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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-08
Paris Sends 200 Dogs to
Fight Rats In Trenches

Paris. France. Jan. S.-TwO thousand
seven hundred DOGS have inst bsen
shipped by train from Paris to various
par OF the front for the purpose OF
combating the plague Of rats that has
recently troubled the French trenches
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-08

HERBERT ASQUITH the influential London who
NJ credited with withdrawal from GaPo and left to
$
ee Ralph Bumd the American who has become Bither nd
OF andu
o.
birth places in the office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
Nebraska Political Comment

Nebraska City Press: Evidently the demo-
cratic World Herald considers it an act of rank
injustice for republican newspaper to say cruel
things about democratic candidate for Office.
even though the things may have been true at
one time; but it considers II an act of democratic
mercy TO throw mud itself in the direction of re-
publican candidates for state Office.
Monroe Republican: Two years ago the Co.
lunbus Telegram was roasting Congressman
Stephens for using his congressional frank for the
purpose Of sending personal campaign literature
TO the voters, and was not friendly to the con-
CHEESEMAN'S candidacy for reelection. But the
other night in Columbus Edgar Howard intro
duced Congressman Stephens when he spoke
there. And there was nothing said about the
franking privilege, which Stephens is working
tics makes queer bedfellows, when one Is candi-
date for Office
Candy Pioneer: "Aii ye Nebraska democrats,
bow to me" says Mullen, the machine boss Of the
democratic party. = am thepersonal representa-
tive OF President Wilson in Nebraska I'have the
only official acceptance from the president to come
to Omaha, and you must consult me, the great
political dictator" But there are whole lot Of
good democrats in Nebraska that won't stand for
Mullen and his machine, and there will be clean
up this fall Many democrats prefer to elect re-
publicans rather than to vote for men who are
under the thumb Of Mullen.
Kearney Hub: One Of the most prominent
democrats in Kearncy told the Democrat that he
would not vote for Hitchcock only for the pur-
pose Of trying to keep the senate democratic. But
why vote for Hitchcock for that purposei Why
believe Hitchcock will keep the senate demo-
craticl II is not so very long ago that Hitch
cock joined hands with all Of the republican men,
bers Of the senate banking committee to defeat
the democratic banking measure. Why place your
confidence in his democracy When Goldfish aris-
tocraey is in evidence he hasn't any more democ-
raey than rabbit. John L. Kennedy has more
genuine democracy about his every day makeup
than Gilbert ever dreamed Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
Cheaper Bread.
wall Street. Journal

Not in forty years has contract wheat been at
such high October level; while flour has al
ready scored an advance Of IS per cent in a
years time. Suggestions for solving the problem
Of higher prices are pertinent, therefore few
sensible extracts from correspondents letter
are herewith given:
"A few years ago the Department Of Agri-
culture made experiments to find substitute
for high-priccd flour. 1t was discovered that
by using one-third corn meal and two-thirds
flour paatable, nutritious and much cheaper
bread was obtained.
bread-making there would be no scarcity, and
the people would benefit In health and pocket
If England, France and Italy did the same,
the wheat problem would be solved"
Bread made from wheat and corn mixture
is, as the correspondent says, palatable and has
the advantage OF keeping moist longer than the
all-wheat bread. Our grandmothers were accus-
toned to mix 1t from choice, and it was once GUS
tomary for millers to sell mixed -four. But con-
gress in its wisdom saw fit TO disapproye Of the
practice. But as considerable mixture OF white
corn in wheat flour cannot be detected by the
taste or color can congress be assured that bakers
do not now mix it themselves to their own
profit
Out of the pinch Of war Germany has learned
to mix cheaper grain with wheat, and evidence Is
abundant that the lvirility Of the people is not
in the least impaired. II is safe to say they will
have no foolish laws against mixing wholesome
grains for food.
We think Of barley in terms of beer instead OF
bread. As for oats, we haven't the sturdy sense
Of the Scot who, when tainted by an Englishman
on his national fondness for oats which lin Eng
land we only feed to horses" replied, Where do
you find such horses as in England and such men
as in Scotland?"
In our cotton seed is valuable food product
now fed only to cattle or else dumped on the
fields for the sake of the ammonia that is in it.
But we don't know yet how to use il. Corn, bar
stuffs, are fed to cattle or dumped into the malt
watts, and we cry out against the rising price OF
bread, institute useless investigations and pray
for embargoes to disturb the channels OF trade
A little education in domestic economy seems
necessary to people who cry famine in the
midst Of plenty which they do not know how to
use.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
Hughes and Compensation

Workingmen's compensation has now been es7
tablished by law in thirtyone states and two ter
ritories, and in addition the federal government
grants it to injured employees. All this progress
has been made practically in the last six or seven
years. Before that the workman who met with
accident had only the old common-law principle
OF employers liability to rely on, and in practice
this Injured chiefly to the benefit Of the damage
suit lawyers
It was Charles E. Hughes, as governor Of New
York, who brought to completion the first prac-
teal compensation law, which has served as the
model for other states to follow. In his message
to the legislature In 1909 he recommended spe-
cia1 investigation, and as result the Wainwright
commission was appointed. In his message the
following year he urgently recommended the
were in the form Of two bills, one substituting en-
ployers' liability for the old system by mutual
agreement and the other providing for compul-
sorry compensation.
Both were passed BY the New York legislature,
and both were signed by Governor Hughes.
There were grave doubts as to the constitution
atty OF the compulsory act and these did not es-
cape the governors judicial mind. In memoran-
dun filed with his signature Of the bill he said:
1.-THE importance Of providing a suitable
scheme OF compensation for industrial accidents
and of avoiding the shocking waste and inJus-
tice of our present methods must be conceded
by all open-minded students of industrial condi-
tions. II is difficult to devise any method of
compensation which will. not be visited with
severe criticism and satisfactory solution Of
the problem. can only, be reached BY expert
mentation. With respect to the objec-
tions urged before me as to the validity Of GER
tain sections OF the BILL believe that the ques
tons thus raised should be left to the determi-
nation OF the courts. In this way only can
there be an authoritative determination with
respect to the measures that are within the
limits of legislative power and suitable shap-
ing, in the light Of Judicial decisions, of the
policy Of the state with respect to compensation
for industrial accidents"
What was an experimental measure in 1910
has become a widespread and widely approved
system In 1916. Here was the beginning of per-
haps the greatest and most benehcent labor leg
islation OF recent times. Governor Hughes signed
the bill on broad grounds Of humanity and justice.
His action has approved itself thousand fold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
Kurhes Answer. Tom Marshall.

Mr.. Hughes took occasion Saturday to answer
the slest OF all the silly assertions made by the
democrats in their desperation, that a vote for
Hughes is a vote for war. President Wilson has
nsinuated as much, Just as he has insinuated that
all are disioyal who do not agree with his acts
and protested beliefs, no matter how frequently
he changes his mind. 1t remained for Thomas
Riley Marshall, vice president Of the United
States, to put into words what the president con-
vcyed by innuendo
In his Omaha speech, and elsewhere in the
state, Marshall stated that "A vote for Wilson is
vote for peace; vote for Hughes is vote for
war" The absurdity Of the charge is apparent to
any sane thinking voter, and coming from Tom"
Marshall, humorist and campaign jester, 1t would
get little II any attention. made by the vice presi-
dent Of the United States, it demands and receives
such prompt and unequivocal denial as ought to
set to rest any doubt that might have been raised
by Marshall's senseless assertion.
Mr.. Hughes promises to restore the dignity Of
American government and the integrity Of Ameri-
can citizenship to the respect Of the world This
can be done without war, and will be achieved
without resort to any Of the miserable bluffs and
backdowns INDUCED by President Wilson in his
failure to maintain American rights, and through
which he forfeited the high regard Of civilized
governments.
A vote for Hughes Is a vote to restore the
United States to IT'D place Of dignity and influence
in the world; vote for Wilson is vote to
endorse all his wretched blunders in Mexico and
elsewhere and to sanction their continuance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
/ Shafts Aimed al Omaha

Piattsmouth Journal: Omaha has wider
spot on the map than she ever had before, all be-
cause she knows how to entertain the big men Of
the country.
hastings Tribune: The Ak-Sar.Btn proves to
be bigger and better entertainment each year.
Il has already outdstanced the celebrated Mssdi
Gras festival at New Orleans, and 10 now Chased
as the best event OF It's kind ever put on The his
torical pageant was by far the beat that has been
produced, and i proved quite 40 eys-opensr even
70 that great student Of history President Wilson,
Fremont Tribune: The Omaha pageant show.
ing the development Of Nebraska was highly
creditable achievement Il was theme worthy
OF the effort made BY the wonderful Ak-Sar-Be
organization. which rose to the occasion In spien-
did performance. Not in it, history OF twenty
two years has Il presented 20 magnificent spec
tacle, inGeuiousiy eontSived to condense and In.
press the ancient and modem histofy Of this
young state. The people Of Nebralks who Jour.
neyed to Omaha 70 witness the brilliant achisvs.
ment ID unprecedented numbers gave 4 fine re-.
sponsc TO = notablc occasion that justiked their
expeetati0nA This was but the beginning Of TIC
cefehs,fion Of fifty years Of statehood. The rest
will be through the public sehcols, cuiminatinn
with fitting Observance on March next Then
will follow IL June, 1t Lincoln. celebration IN.
des HE anspitss Of the University 81 Nebraska
The Spccessful manner in which Omaha has Be.
Eun has Get high mark to be aimed At BY the
rest :
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
EnsIend WIN CONTINUE 70 Pay.

Premier Asquith, asking for another billion
and half Of dollars to carry on the war to the
close Of Englands fiscal year, added nothing to
what was already known. He urgently advised
that the war be continued, and that the British
be prepared to foot the bills. Without going
deeply into details. he explained that the estimate
Of $2s,00000O a. the daily cost Of the war to Eng
land In money had been fairly well borne out by
experience, and that he did not expect 1t would
fall much below thai figure. OF this consider
able sum will not Be made part Of the permanent
debt Of the United Kingdom, for II represents
money advanced to allies, who in time will re-
turn payment. The stupendous sums Of money
involved In the war operations are teaching the
world new lessons IN finance. and the immense
store Of capital held in British hands Is taking on
new significance as the war progresses England
will continue 10 foot the bill for the entente allies
and will collect after peace has been declared.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
MzAaekn;>
-&Mw1aN
Democrats Invade the schools.

DcAHocruts AHvuue tie SCuOoiss
oxford, Neb.. Oct. l4.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: The teachers in
our public schools are receiving a
circular entitled. 1.-THE Schoolmaster
in the White House." They are also
receiving letter signed A. j. Nc
Kelway, director Bureau Of Educa-
ton and Social Service. This is writ
ten on the regular letter-head of the
national democratic committee,
who are Wilson's chosen managers
for making public the reasons for the
presidents reelection. The object Of
this letter is clearly to inject politics
in our public schools, and enlist our
teachers as a booster club to advance
the cause of the democratic party.
Our schools, which are for teaching
knowledge to our youth. are to become
fake distributors for President Will
son. The letter says Wilson Is man
of clear vision, Of far vision and Of
tender vision, Hundreds Of thousands
of mothers, sisters. wives and sweet
hearts In our peaceful country owe
the lives of their menfolkS to him. "
Great stuff to ask our teachers to
inject into the minds Of our youth.
Was his vision clear when he declared
IT was none Of our business how much
blood Mexico spilled or how she con-
Quoted her affairs? If So was it
clear when he changed his watchful
waiting to policy of impudent in
termeddling in Mexico's private af-
fairs? Was his vision clear when he
declared Huerta never should be rec
oRnized and then recognized him and
asked him to do us the honor of
saluting our flag? Was his vision
clear or far reaching when he advo-
Gated knocking Bryan into a cooked
hat and then made him SECRETARY of
state, or when he said the free canal
toll law was right and should stand.
and then went into congress and told
them to repeal 1t at once without ask
ing any questions? Has he shown
clear, far or tender vision in preach
ing that his 1912 platform was a
sacred pledge to be kept and not
molasses to catch flies, and then re-
pudiating every pledge, every plank
even to the one that declared that
only one term should be allowed a
president?
Where are there any facts in re-
cent history to substantiate the claim
that the mothers. wives, sisters and
sweethearts of the United States are
INDEBTED to the amount OF the~ lives
Of all their male kindred to whoop II
UP for Wilson's reelection? 1t GER
tainly can't be the two wars Wilson
has got us into with Mexico, both the
fruits Of his meddling policy, and both
monuments to the discredit of our
administration before the civilized
world 1t certainly can't be his
webbing back and forth in his for
eien policy, which has given all the
belligerent nations reason to ignore
our rights, and which has brought the
war to our very doors In fact, this
claim is Islander on the intelligence
Of the American people and to try to
inject such barefaced falsehoods Into
our schools as truths should have the
condemnation Of all fair-minded citi-
Gems regardless Of party.
A. c. RANKIN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
Thfests d con.eription n ireland.

The political end Of the British government
does not appear in pressing need Of increasing
the store Of trouble on hand. The supply is fully
equal TO the ability Of the politicians to handle IT,
There as elsewhere are marpiots and schemers
who care less for national unity than for advanc-
ing personal and political aims, Toryism consti-
tute the ralyng force Of this class, and its char
acteristic hindsight 10 shown in moves to force
CONSUMPTION upon ireland.
The object Of the movement Is too plain to
masquerade as patriotism. Nothing would better
serve the tory sehemers in wreeking the pledge of
home rule than compulsory enlistment among
people harrassed and discouraged by military
rule. That such movement is seriously consid-
cred under existing conditions does little credit
to the sanity Of the movers. Doubtless the re-
sponsible officials foSesaw the tory danger and
took steps to stop IT, This Is indicated in the re-
port Of Lord Wimbornc, head Of the Dublin
Castle government, advising the ministry that
"conscrption in ireland Is neither feasible nor
prudent At present" The fact that the lord
lieutenant's report Is concurred in by the chief
secretary and the military authorities Of Dublin,
carries ample weight to squcich tory madness for
the time being.
Before the war there were 34,s22 Irishnien
in the British service. Since the war, Lord VIM
borne reports that lS17os men enlisted and joined
the eoiors in Ireland. This is notable contrbu-
tion to the imperial forces from population
abundantly supplied with reasons for indifference
Besides Il takes no account Of thousands Of Irish
men In English regiments and In the Colonial
contingents The showing does credit to the
fighting race" II constitutes protest against
harsh measnres and an appeal for sympathetic
treatment Of Ireland.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
NEBRASKA.

Come picture with me- the passing years;
And feel with pride how Nebraska fair -,
Struggled and won, ut takes grit to win"
And now she enters proudly In.
As state among states, and reigns
Like King.
II was back in the days of Fontenelie--
When wild was the Indians war-iike cry'
The deer and buffalo roamed at VIII
The howl Of the coyote loud and shrtll
THAT Lewis and Clark made that famous
trip,l
Up the old Missouri in little skfff.
And following up the old Indian tran,
Found a pretty nook In q shady dale
On an endless prairie. On western plains
No fairer spot could Nebraska reign.
who can imagine the cares and strife
OF those who dared the frontier life,
When neither child. or man. or beast?
Gould comfort find; much less feastH
The rustic scenery Of the wild.
Had lured them forward-like child
An old sod cabin now and then. Pc
Marked the homes Of big-hearted men
cause;
But think Of the rough. worn hand. and
pause
n was hard work and honest toll
That stirred up the loan OF Nebraska soil;
she Welded forth such golden grain.
That any state might proudly claim.
n makes O true heart leap and thrill,
To know that friendship and hearty good
will
Like those grand old days, are with US
still
Have you forgotten the Pony Express;
which sang to the gateway Of the West?
When 1t travelled Nebraska but once q week,
Bringing the message we lovingly seek;
Now the Big Iron Horse over the rail
Bows to Nebraska with much avail.
The hand of industry, over the West,
Makes us q grand striving state at Its best.
Ahi what chance in Nebraska fair;
See the golden opportunities we share
And gazing over the landscape far.
She shines for us like morning star;
And now that the mighty battle Is done,
And the grandest victory has been won,
Let us In memory drop a tear,
To those way back In the early year;
And teach the child In generations to come
To love Nebraska, Our Home Sweet Home,
To kiss the earth, and the Golden Rod;
All under the sheletring wing Of God.
Omaha. MAUD KELLEY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16
Paid Athlttss IN Public Schools.

A report to Yale from committee dealing
with the subject Of the universys athletics, just
made public, contains meat for the consideration
OF all who have the good OF school athletics seri-
cusly At heart. The committee recommends that
Yale develop from its graduate and undergradu-
ate bodies 4 system Of athletic control that will
or abandon intercollegiate competition untl such
time as Il may be possible to achieve this. The
committee says the employment Of highly paid
experts - coashes d absurd
This thought has been growing in minds OF
men who have watched the development OF ath-
leties at our great schools for the last few years
The necessity Of bodily as we'll as mental training
is well understood, but competitive trials have
led the reasonable purpose Of athletic training
and outdoor sports into at least the proximity II
not the actual, presence Of danger. The paid
coach systsm has reached point where competi.
ton for these expert athletes exceeds that for
competent professors who devote their abilities
70 intellectual pursuits Some schools may BE-
noted for high scholastic attributes Of their facul
ties. but many more are better known because Of
their foot ball teams. Youthful enthusiasm for
sport 10 too frequently transformed into zeal for
victory, the true spirit Of sportsmanshp and gen.
erous rivalry being sunk in lust Of conquest. In
such schools athletic training centers interest in
the building up Of championship teams, rather
than In seeing that the entire student body get
the good Of whatever Of athletics may be availa-
bic.
The paid coach may be as indispensable as the
paid instructor in any branch Of study, but his
business should be to train the student body,
rather than the team. Healthy college sport is
not possible when. winning 10 the sole end Of
training. The ideal Of service pertains to sport
~ to any other department Of education.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16

Is what the railroad brotherhood
chiefs proposed to do to the country
If the democrats do not consider that
threat, what do they call 1t? the
beginning of love-talk?
We all know the brotherhood
chiefs made some such threat-to tie
the country up into hard knot
but good many Of us do not believe
they could have done 1t. The union
leaders in New York tried the same
game recently and failed utterly.
They could not induce their own men
to commit any such outrage on the
public. The unions can't strangle
without strangling themselves,
The democrats assume that Presi-
dent Wilson and congress had two
courses of action open to them: To
take the roads side and let the BROTH
erhoods do their worst; or to take,
the brotherhoods side and force the
roads to surrender. They do not seem
to realize that there was a third side
to the questionable peoples side. and
that the president might have said to
the roads and to the brotherhoods:
"Since you won't arbitrate, go on with
your quarrel, by all means; but ]
warn you both that the roads are gor
ing to be kept open. If have to bring
the troops back from the border to
keep them open" That would have
been a crime against union labor,
wouldn't lit The presidents plan
was either to give the unions what
they wanted or stand aside and permit
them to strike a blow at the nations
heart, in order that little group OF
the highest paid union men in the
;er1,f ha henaffnd
The Adamson law has been called
class legislation. 1t is worse even
than that-it is class legislation with
In a class, law favoring little group
Of union men at the expense OF all
the rest. GEORGE e. HYDE.
FLYING False Flag.
Omaha, Oct Ito the Editor of
The Bee: Several days ago learned
that Mr.. Wilson, candidate for state
railway commissioner, had filed with
the secretary Of state two aff1davits.
in one Of which he swears under oath
that he afflliates with the socialist
narty, and in the other he swears that
ne is democrat.
It seems to me this method of OBJ
tanning votes should not be tolerated.
1t would be absurd to say the plat
form Of the socialist party is in $har-
mony with the platform Of the demo-
cratic party, or that the platform
and principles of the democratic party
are in accord with those of the So
cialist party.
II Mr.. Wilson is socialist he
should not mislead the democrats by
making a sworn statement that he
affiliates with the democratic party.
and, likewise, If democrat he Is not
acting in good faith when he states
that he is a socialist To what polit-
ical party does he belong?
While I am not acquainted with
Mr.. Wilson's integrity or ability,
am thoroughly convinced and I be-
lieve that the voters Of this state will
agree with me, when l say that ne
has not the qualifications which merit
him the support of the voters Of this
state, regardless Of their affiliation.
CHAS. H. MERRIAM.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-16

Japan and Russia object to Americans secur-
ing railroad concessions in China. OF course. the
double protest does not punctute the open door
policy. Merely reminder that the door for
Americans opens out.