davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-22
Quips and Quiddities

.T see" he said that coal has gone again"
HAS it," she replied. ...--.
And they're raising rents' he continued.
sWer" she exclaimed, harng UP, IF you wish to
have our engagement broken off say always hate
to have people about the bush in case of this
kind" -''.. -. ~
At a meeting of business discussion was
started regarding banker who has the reputation for
hard bargaining close hstedness and invariably getting
his pound of flesh. ~
.Oh WELL" said one man, ''he isn't bad. Invent.
to see him to get loan of $1,000, and he treated
very courteously." ~--.'- ----.:-* .-1'@s q
..Did ne lend you the money! go - = ~
NO. he didnt-but he nesitated minute ~
a stranger of group of listeners a
veteran of many battles. The about
vivdly colored narrative of furious battle in
which he had taken part
Just think of it," exclaimed of the party,
ing to the stranger. How would you like stand
with shells bursting all around you? t..
81 been there" responded the newcomer
What? lave you, too. been a soldier?'4
NO. answered the stranger. 81 actor"
Short thought YOU going drown that
Long-Well they a mas nine lives but this
has twenty, think Why, 1 actually put that
tub of water and tied a brick round neck,
you think?
Short-Goodness knows.
Long-Well this morning when look a.
tub the cat had swallowed all and was
sitting the brick.
Mistress-Do you know, Mary that 1 actually
write my in the dust on the table?
MAXWELL, madam, that's more than I can DO.
Sure there's nothing like education after ALL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-22
Needs of the Aviation Service.

1t has been matter of common knowledge that
our army aviation service is woefully inadequate.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas now charges that
it is also fagrantly inefficient. thorough investi-
CATION would be worth while if it served no other
purpose than to impress upon Congress and the
country the need of strengthening this peculiarly
VITAL yet strangely neglected branch of the national
defense.
The record of the European war leaves
shadow of doubt as to the substantial and farreach
ing military value of the flying machine. In some
respects indeed, the aeroplane- has changed the
tactics Of warfare. The fact that there have been
no great fanking movements or surprise attacks on
any of the European fronts is due very largely to
vigilance of the aviation corps with which both
camps of the belligerents we'll supplied. The
aeroplane fleets compass difficulties and secure
information which beyond the power of cavalry.
No sooner does army begin an important move
ment than the eagle air carriers of the enemy de-
tect and report it.
But suppose a defensive army without this
protection in the face of resourceful enemy amply
supplied with aeroplanes. Suppose the United
States army called upon to resist determined
attack with no better aviation service than it now
possesses The result would be extremely unfor-
tunate if not actually disastrous Had either side
in the European conflict held monopoly on air
ships the war probably would have ended long ago.
Not only for scouting but also as an aid to
range finding in long-distan6e artillery operations,
aeropiane service is invaluable if not Indispensable
and in this particular the aviator is almost as i'm
portant to the navy to the army.
The United States cannot afford longer to neg
lect this essential branch of its national defense 1t
is to be hoped that the deficiencies to which Senator
Robinson directs attention will stimulate interest
and lead to constructive action,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-22

Whatever may be the facts in Germany's re-
ported efforts to obtain canal route and naval
base in Central America it is assuring to note the
promise of an early ratification of the pending
treaty between the United States and Nicaragua.
Under this compact we shall secure exclusive
and perpetual right to construct canal the
Nicaraguan isthmus, and also naval privileges OF
great value in Fonesca Bay These will be power
full and timely safeguards against European de-
signs to encroach on American territory and in
terests. 81. --..ss--s
Furthermore, as the New York Times suggests
the ratification of this treaty will tend strength
en- our Pan-American relationships, end greatly
to be desired at this juncture of world affairs.
Washington dispatches have alluded frequently of
late to German activities in seeking to get foot
holds in Haiti Nicaragua, Columbia, Paraguay.
Chilli and the Danish West Indies" The Senate
has discussed these reports in executive session.
At recent hearing on the Nicaraguan treaty be-
fore the Senate committee, witnesses are said to
have testified that Germany once offered nine mil
lion dollars for concessions to Nicaraguan. canal
The United State now can obtain the canal option
and also naval base in Fonesca Bay for some
three million dollars.
Indications that the Senate mai nrity will
rattfy the proposed agreement. Certainly it Is the
part of wisdom to lose no time in concluding an
ARRANGEMENT that may prove some day of inesti-
mable value in the defense of Americantsnt,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-22
uor1cE 40 sUpscRrBEa.s,

label addresSbS shows the tine
renewing least tvo veeks
before the this label insure regular serNCe
ordering paper changed. be SURG q mention Jour GA
your afroute please give the
Subscriptions TO begin With back nunn
should be by postal order or registered
nail
Address all orders this department 70
rHE SEMI-wEEKLY JOURNAL. Atlanta, Ca
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-22

Each side of the great war imagines it is fight
ing for freedom. But fate probably has something
to say about that.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-22

The peace overtures reported in Germany don't
seem to have any effect the actual operations of
the army. ..-.-... g.. "a. -....r ..,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
NEGRO CONVENTION
TAKES UP RACE ISSUE
Goes Into. General Questions
After Storm Day Discussing
Political Situation.

After a day OF political discussion
yesterday. during which a resolution
was adopted indorsing the candidadcy
of Hughes and Fairbanks, the delegates
to the tenth annual session Of the Negro
National Educational Congress settled
down to discussion Of gentler topics to-
day.
The mornings session was taken up
with consideration Of two subjects, "fs
the History OF the Several Black Re-
publics the Highest Evidence of the
Negroes Ability Of achievement %
and "Is There Any Justification for
Race Hatred In American"
At yesterdays session the introduce
ton Of the resolution indorsing Hughes
and Fairbanks precipitated a heated
discussion many Of the delegates TAX.
ing the stand that II was a wise thing
to indorse Republican candidate after
Republican candidate Just because he
was a Republican.
After a few acrimonious minutes the
officers persuaded the unruly delegate,
OF the wisdom Of the resolution. and II
was passed without a single dissenting
vote. The resolution, after asserting thai
Democratic misrule has made the con
dition Of the American republic almost
intolerable. appeals to patriotic men and
women to give their united support tc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
WANT VOICE., !
SAYS R. R. PRESIDENT
Head Of Western Maryland Not
Convinced Public Favors
Eight-Hour Day Plans.

There Is nothing intricate or in
volved in the railway issue now en-
gaging the country's attention" said
c. r. Gray. President Of the Western
Maryland.
1T Is only .ostensibiy q demand for
an eight hour day. Every railway
admit II. The proposition which must
be faced Is that an increase in pay for
labor now performed. and which must
continue to be performed. regardless
Of :he basis Of compensation. amount
arbitration. the mode Of settlement
which the country has accepted. is
denied: Other conditions. which II ui-
.imately approved. would swell the
'osaI nsreass e s .na sysn co.
appalling. even to q rich and prosper
Gus country. We are now told that
society. has accepted the eight hour
principle and Is willing to pay the bill.
now the railway managers have scru-
pulously sought to understand and
meet public sentiment, and to this
minute there is not. aside from. tho
Presidents assurance. any expression
ment has solidified behind the eight
hour principle.
I'm fact. and In truth. the express
Ions which reach US In ever increasing
volume are solidly In favor Of arbitra-
tion. and arbitrations alone.s
People Want Voice.
"If he public are to be loaded with
what the orators are fond Of calling q
tax then the people want to look In
and a dominating voice in that deci-
sion. What would be thought Of po-
litical party which decided behind
closed doors and on ex par:e evidence.
that article would bel
I'VE all know that such changes
are only made after exhaustive inves-
tigation and public consideration.
Many times 1t Is left to public election.
Here is a tariff which transcends. in
Its vital importance. any tariff charge
ever considered by any Congress. be-
cause when once fixed II is permanent.
A tariff law passed by one Congress can.
and 1t has been overturned by a sue
cessor Congress. but in all Its history la
Dor has never receded one step after that
step has been gained.
Make no mistake. II the eisht. hour
basis II written In the railway labor
the sober second thoughts and economic
reasoning In the world will not avail
when II has once been done.
Easiest Way Out.
1.-THE public ought not to. and We con-
fidently feel will not, misunderstood the
attitude. OF the railway presidents. The
line OF least resistance. even possibly the
selfish advantage Of the present moment.
beset as we are by the reiterated assur-
ance Of the President of the United
States that society has already settled
this question. would be a Difference to
his practical mandate and to pass the
enormous burden Of cost on to the public.
I'VE would be both cowardly and UNI
true. however. In both our public and
private relationships IL We did this mere
ly as the easiest way out.
I'VE. too. answer to the public. and we
are not yet satisfied that the public. or
even a respectable majority. will coun-
tenance our surrender Of the principle of
, principle alone is II possible for the pun
lie to have the representation which II
has a right to demand and expect"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
Why Railroad Heads
Balk at 8-Hour Day
Manager Shows How Pro posal Would Affect the
Operators and Quotes Figures in Support
of Com panies.

On two points. according to one rail-
way official, the executives are as far
as ever from making any concessions.
These are:
/. A basic eight-houra day with the
same pay now given for ten hours.
2. Any considerable concession which
will leave the question OF wages up In
the air. and subject to dispute at any
time the brUtherhoods make further de-
mands,
Remember that the managers have
been In conferences for several months"
this official said; since March. In fact.
the responsibility Of their roads. While
they should have been attending to that
duty they have been forced to sit in
conference day after day.
"One point the brotherhoods have
to a share Of the s per cent rate in
crease granted Eastern roads about two
years ago. That increase added to
the revenue of the roads about N4.-
erhoods alone amount to yS5OOO.oOc on
the basis of settlement proposed by
President Wilson. and demands sure to
come later from passenger trainmen
would mean an increase OF $4,000 900
more That Is rather a large share of
the $H,000.000.
MSue on Revenue BASIS.
This increase was granted, 1t should
be recalled. on the theory that the op-
Grating expenses already were SO heavy
that the roads were entitled to a great
er revenue. 1t was not made as basis
OF future increases in salaries"
Railroad executives have been dis
cussing. for the past twenty-four hours
what assurance can be given them by
President Wilson that there will not
be repetition OF the present struggle
In six months or year. even II = tenn
porary adjustment Ia reached now. Since
no legislation can be hoped for at this
session.. the executives are at a loss
to see how the railroads can bank on
any such assurance.
III the brotherhoods are sincere In
wanting only shorter working hours
the roads stand willing to make eight
hours the basis OF payment for the
men," an official explained. III a fac.
tory reduces it's working hours from
nine to eight. II Is figured the same
work can be done. the men will be in
better condition and happier, and the
same wage Ia paid for eight hours al
was paid for nine hours.
But that IL not the case with rail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
SchWab to Move College
To Improve His Estate

LORETTO. Pa. Aug. 26.-To beau
tify the surroundings OF his new sum
mer mansion and spacious park,
Charles M. Schwab gave a commission
today to Henry Hornstobel. the New
York architect, to regroup the build
ings Of st. Francis College here. The
mans grounds, but because OF their
disparity in size and architecture are
considered by Mr.. Schwab to spoil the
harmonious view of the surrounding
country.
The regrouping of the buildings will
entail an outlay of between $500, 600
and 100000. Mr.. Schwab has agreed
to bear The expenses. as well as to
aid the college in further extending
900 on a private road and other public
improvements.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
HEN ADOPTS KITTENS,
DRIVES MOTHER OFF
Strange Actions Of Cat Explained
BY Nature Fake.

PITMAN. N. j.. Aug. 1.--The strange
actions Of nervous cat which has been
dashing itself at the entrance to a hen
coop in the yard Of Thomas Gorley
president Of the board OF education
were explained today.
The cat is merely attempting to regain
a family OF four kittens which have been
adopted by Celestial, q huge hen.
II seems that the cat stopped In at the
hencoop q few nights ago at twilight and
the following morning the kittens were
tottering around in pretty good health
Some OF the help recall that the cat rar
around In circles outside the coop al
morning and that every time she APP.
preached the wiring Celestial darted ou'
and tried to attack her.
Today the kittens were found In cor
ner of the coop. Celestia was. struttint
around in the noisiest sort Of possession
and put up a vicious fight when an at
tempt was made to remove the adopted
family. The farm hand will reconcile,
tonight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
NEW RULE ISSUED
IN CONTEMPT CASE

Owing to the absence from the Dis
trict OF Samuel J. Masters. Justice
Stafford. OF the District Supreme
Court today Issued a new rule again st
Masters and John r. Kinnear. reauir-
Der why they should not be ad-
judged in contempt of court for their
alleged failure TO turn over to the
receiver Of the Royal Life Insurance
Company. of which they are officers,
certain assets. The original rule was
returnable Wednesday, but the hear
ing on 1t was postponed until this
morning. When the case was called
not been obtained upon Masters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
GUARD RELIEF BODY
HAS PAID S1,373.59
Mrs. Stuart Details Some of the
Expenditures and Relief
Methods.

Mrs. Alice Ingersoll Stuart. in
charge OF relief work for families of
men in the District national guard.
said today that up to date the asso-
citation has expended a total Of
$1,373.69 In this work.
Mrs. Stuart stated that out of the
1889 enlfsted men in the District
guard. only $50 men have applied for
help for their families. Many Of these
men are In the First Separate Bat
talon. now on the border. One hun
dred and eighteen dollars of total ex-
penditures was given to needy fam
lilies for groceries: S773.S5 for rent.
and S4sl.l0 for other necessities.
Some families. Mrs. Stuart stated,
have been boarding since enlistment
OF the father in the national guard.
The Woman's Relief Association and
the Relief Association Of the First Sep
arate battalion have handled directly
Total cost Of the Citizens Welfare
Association. which has been extending
relief has been only $40 to date. includ-
Ing salaries Of all those employed in
the relief work.
land War Relief Auxiliary. OF Baiti-
more. which has charge OF work for
relief Of needy families OF MARYLAND
Association. of Washington. have
been cooperating since the work
started. There have been several
Maryland men In the District Ma
tional Guard who have been furnish
ed aid by the local organization, The
money for the relief OF these families
has been refunded by the Maryland
association.
Mrs. Stuart said today she 10 de-
sirous of finding a position for a boy
sixteen years old. whose financial
help 10 needed by his mother. The
boy Ia willing to work. Out OF door
labor Is preferable, Mrs. Stuart states.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25

roads We can't reduce a ten-hour run
to eight hours, SO the overtime. II added
TO the pay for eight hours. simply
means heavy increase In pay.
Figures to Prove Stand.
We figure, that the increase on the
Presidents proposal would be q per
cent. and we have the figures to prove
that contention.
within ten years the brotherhoods
have received more than a IS per cent
increase. Even that does not tell the
whole story. for there is bigger pay for
bigger engines. and there are now more
large engines than heretofore"
This official said the only way to an
agreement he saw was for the fixing of
an eight-hour day. with a slight In
crease Of the pro rata per hour over
the rate obtained II the men were paid
eight-tenths Of their present pay per
hour.
But II this arrangement were made, he
added. the executives would have to
have assurance that there would be
some machinery provided for further
settlement OF wages, without the long
and arduous processes Of the present
dispute.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
Indian Dies at 12O.

PENDLETON. Ore, Aug. 25.-The
oldest man on the Pacific coast died
when Ayoushakatsagom. the veteran
Cayuse Indian. passed on to the happy
hunting grounds. He was reputed to
be 100 years old. and his memory dated
PACK TO 20 t W.e events ,s anat hapPsned aur
tepee with his wife. two miles beyond
Cayuse. until his death. His widow IL
e5 wears old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
Five More Days to Pay
Your Water Meter Bills

Water consumers whose premises
are metered have only five days in
requiring that the bills be paid on or
before September /.
The penalty for non-payment is the
cutting off OF the water supply and an
assessment OF 81 to have II restored.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25

Hughes and Fairbanks, in order that
they may at least enjoy an equal chance
In the race Of life under the flag Of a
common country"
TAls rssolution was offered by DR.. ]. r.
a. Cr0esland, Of Missouri, and indorscd
by OeorEe p. Wasson. of Kansas City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
SaysMarried Name
Hurts Her Standing
Failing to Get Divorce, Woman
Would Drop Husbands
Cognomen.

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-After twice
failing to obtain a divorce. Mrs. Elva
r. Hechler notified her husband. Gar
land f. Hechler. that she will apply
to the chancery court for permission
to resume her maiden name. Elva r.
Appley.
Mrs. Hechler charges that her hus-
bands name reflects seriously upon
her character and social standing"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
Twenty-three Injured
In Trolley Collision

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. Aug. g.
Twcnty-three persons were injured in
rear-end trolley collision on the
Bircham bend line in Indian Orchard
early today. The most seriously injured
were taken to Ludlow Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District OF Columbia,
Maryland and Nirginia-Fair and some
what warmer today. Tomorrow fair;
light westerly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
FOR THAT TIRED FEELING
Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Excellent for the relief Of exhaustion due to
summer heat. orerwork or insomnia. Cooling
~ 'r~~h'"g Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
TEMPERATURES.
Omitted States Bureau.)
TIDE TABLES.

~. g. Coast and Geodetic Survey
High tides. .5:2 a. m, height 81
$3.50 p. m, height ~
Low tides. .l2:17 p. m. height OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25

Light automobile lamps at 1921 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-25
SUN AND MOON TABLES

Sun rose. ........j:29 Sun sets.........6:5l
. Moon rises 2:22 a, m. Moon sets b:la D. m
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-30
BEARISH NEWS PULLS
WHEAT PRICES DOWN

CHICAGO. Aug. S0.vBearish news
from the northwest and the increasing
gravity of the railway strike situation
combined to make weaker grain
market today. Wheat opened 1c to &c
off.
Corn opened fractionally lower and
suffered further declines with wheat
Prices dropped Nc to Nc at the ex,
treme. and then rallied u to &c when
wheat bulged.
Oats followed other grains, opening
weaker at lower prices. Prices were
sent down nc on general selling at
the start. and then rally was made
and Nc to &c was gained.
The increasing gravity Of the rail-
road strike situation caused wheat to
break sharply this afternoon and the
close was from SC to &c off from the
oepning.
All of the railroads running to the
eastern seaboard placed embargoes on
grain shipments as the strike now i'm.
ending will call general tie.up in the
situation.
Exporters bought bullish 1,000,0 900
bushels Of Manitoba wheat today not
caring to take any chances on the
shipments OF American wheat.
Corn closed Nc to nc lower and
oats were off nc to INC.
There were no changes In the mar.
kets for hog products.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-30
ADAIR AND ORBISON
POUR FLAMING FIRE
IN G. 0. P. TRENCHES

Hot shots at things Republican were
made at the Chautauqua by the speak
ers who featured Democratic Day
yesterday.
in all his campaigning, with all his
attacks on President Wilson, the only
thing that Charles E. Hughes has con-
vinced the American people Of is that
he ought never to have been mem
Der of the supreme court" said John
A. NJ. Adair The statement was
greeted with applause.
Hughes Does Not Vote.
"The only difference between VII.
son and Hughes on the woman suf-
frage question is that Wilson went to
New Jersey to vote for woman's suf-
frage, and Hughes, so the papers say,
has not voted for ten years" was an
other statement from Mr.. Adair.
What is the attitude OF the Repub-
ljcan candidate for president today on
the popular election of senator's?
When the bill went before the New
York legislature, he, then governor OF
the state, demanded that the legisla-
ture refuse to accept it." said Judge
Charles J. Orbison.
Judge Orbison also let fly at the
Indianapolis Star for its alleged will
ingness to boldly claim Democratic
legislation the fruits Of the preceding
Republican rule.
you remember that Senator Beve-
ridge talked in his campaigning for II
years about child labor bill, but it
never got past the committee. Under
Democratic administration bill was
passed in three years. The Star has
the temerity to claim that the Repub-
lican party deserves the credit for
the child labor bill, because 1t was in
troduced in a Republican congress and
slumbered there IL years."