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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
The Cost of Liuing

The term "high cost of living" has never been
joke except among the few, testing at the scar
who never felt the wound. Some wits have in
verted or transposed the saying to make it read
cost of high living" and while the problem was
less acute than now, such pleasantries were toll
Grated and even laughed at But with practically
all prices now on steadily ascending scale, and
with the question of how much more the cam
els back can carry before it breaks, anyone who
undertakes to discuss the question Of living
fects, must take up that task seriously The
public mind is no longer in the mood for persi-
hage about such serious matter.
Defenders of the administration who seek to
square with existing facts and figures that re-
markable plank in the Baltimore convention on
which Mr. Wilson was elected, which declared
that the comparatively low prices of that year
were excessive and the plain results of protec-
tive tariff, attribute all present phenomenal ad-
vances to the outbreak of war in Europe. But
prices were advancing after the adoption of the
present democratic tariff law and before the be-
ginning of war. In March Of last year there was
issued from the Bureau Of Labor Statistics a
large pamphlet entitled Retail Prices, 1907 to
December, 1914" In the comparative prices set
out in the many tables of figures, it is shown that
comparative prices of all sorts Of meats rose at
an average advance of approximately Is per cent
between 1912, the year in which what were called
high prices were denounced as effects of pro-
tective tariffs, and the end of December, 1914,
after the country had been under free trade
tariff law for fifteen months. The same sad story
is told and can readily be found on pages IL and
IS of this instructive compendium of prices of
lard eggs, butter and milk. In another table
higher cost of fuel is shown. In bread weights
we quote the pamphlet directly, where, on page
20, it is reported that Comparisons of weights
on December Is, 1914, and on December Is, 1918,
are available for 228 brands, and Of that number
the weight of six brands was heavier on Deem
Der Is, 1914, than on the corresponding date of
1918, the weight OF eighty-nine brands was un-
changed, and the weight Of 1873 brands was
lighter"
A still more striking part of this showing is
to be found by comparison with another federal
official report Not long ago we quoted census
bulletin showing that in December, 1914 there
were 100000 fewer employees in manufacturing
establishments than in the same month of the
year 1909. That was three months after the be-
ginning of the war, but before its great demand
was felt on our industry. Such falling off in
employment means, invariably and inevitably, a
heavy falling off in demand. Yet prices were still
soaring The chief virtue Of democracy as it
was pictured to the voters of 1912, was its
power to lower prices of the necessities of life
Has anybody seen them going down?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
WoMEN'S ACTIVITIES.

Women campaigners for Hughes will visi,
thirty-one states, making a special train
tour, In October. More than 100 cities are
included in the itinerary.
7 Mrs. Jane L. Armstrong is to be the first
woman warden in New York penal institu.
tons. having been appointed to take charge
of the Valerie farm for women. She is the
wife of ex-senator William W. Armstrong OF
Rochester. N. Y. ,
Mrs. Catherine McCulloch of Chicago, well
known as a lawyer and suffragist. has of.
fered her services to defend Mrs. Ivy
Barnes. accused of shooting her husband
Mrs. McCulloch thinks that the jury that
tries this woman should be composed half
Of women.
Mrs. Russell Sage. who is SO years Of age
celebrated her birthday on September by
giving $4,000 worth of presents. She gave
$4,000 to Syracuse educational institutions
and gifts of $4,000 each to five other insti-
buttons. Her gifts up to the present total
$a5,O0o,oo0.
The congressional committee of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage association
reports that IS per cent of the congressman
who replied to their letter in regard to their
view about the federal suffrage amendment
announce themselves in favor of it and their
intention to vote for Il,
Clubwomen of Pittsburgh are going to be-
gin the club year by putting into practice
their theories as to dress reform, in the sense
Of being simple. At the presidents reception
to be held at one of the hotels on October
8. all Of the women will wear simple white
dresses, instead of the elaborate reception
gowns that have been in vogue of late
years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
People and Events

In the eyes of at least one woman certain
Kentucky man is worth 100000. She sacrificed
fortune of that amount by remarriage. As her
share of the fortune reverts to her children by
the deceased father, It is unlikely the sacrifice
will be as large as it looks at first sight
The last of the school lands of Kansas, about
1000 acres was taken up last month, making a
totaf>of 46,343 acres disposed Of in twelve months
The school land endowment OF the state origi-
nally comprised 2,476,62S acres, for which pur-
ehasers paid the state S7,sSs,S73 or an average of
1919 per acre. $3.50
Oregon points with pride to one family dis
tnguished for soldier sons. Mrs E. B. Merry
man OF Portland witnessed the enlistment OF her
fifth son in the United States army making a
total of 2ol members Of the Merryman family
who have seen service in the army during the
Revolutionary war and since.
Among the effects Of the late J. p Morgan
were $1,000 worth of cigars which cost $l2s each.
The after-dnner smokes of the banker Colossus
we're ordered in 5000 packages and were spe-
cially made by Cuban. From tufers to $l25 is
some smoky span, but the joy OF one is no greater
than the other, provided the taste fits the grade
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
Fr.nchmen Can stilI Tell Good Story.

The tale OF the aviator who brought down
three enemy planes in two and one-half minutes,
and then fell 10000 feet without getting hurt,
shows the French have not lost the art of story
telling. On the contrary, the war seems to have
stimulated the faculty, and some really worth
while yarns come to us now and again from
Somewhere in France" Rigid rules Of censor
ship have piqued the invention OF the CORE
spondents, and their capacity for embelshing
romance Is continually showing more and more
what man may do II the incentive or necessity be
presented. We may as well believe this story
about the aviator as much Of the other iniorma-
ton we have from the front. II is war Of won-
derful things and nothing seems impossible in
the list Of accomplishments, least Of all long
distance lying rs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
oermany's Message to the World.

Won Bethmann- Hollweg, spokesman for Ger
many to the world, sends forth another message,
expressive Of the unchanging attitude Of the Ger
man imperial government as to the war. Ger
many will not be permitted to think OF peace
while her house is burning" says the chancellor.
"She must first extinguish the fire." More or less
than this could hardly have been looked for as the
utterance Of the great empire. 1t is formal notice
to the world, too. that the end Of the war is not
Immediately at hand Germany has met reverses
In battle, but has not been beaten to the extent of
being willing to sue for peace This is in ac-
cordance with the views Of the most capable OBJ
servers who have for weeks agreed that the Of
fensive Of the Entente Allies must gain ground
much faster than it has il Germany is to be put
into situation that will even approach an end
to the war Chancellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg
gives picture of Germany united, its people
animated by lofty patriotism, its resources ample
and its faith In ultimate success mistaken. Ad-
hitting the truth of this, no combatant was ever
placed in the position now occupied by Germany
without in the end being brought to the point OF
making terms, Nations as patriotic as the Ger
mans, as highly animated, as we'll equipped, and
with the world to draw on for supplies, are bent
on forcing Germany to talk peace. 1t is yet only
question Of which side is stronger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
EDITORIAL SETTINGS.

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washington Post: A successful business
an can easily be Identified when out MOTOR
ing py the fact that mis- VIE IS at the steer
ing wheel.
Boston Transcript: Mr.. Wilson says he
will not attack Mr.. Hughes on the stump
Maybe he is going to send him couple
OF firm but friendly notes.
Washington Post: However. there are
quite a few prediction prophets on each
side who deserve to be rewarded with q
nice. soft berth in the court of claims.
pbiladelpbia Iedvsr. friend of Kitcb.
ener ouots, hin, q. saving. mo officer
shou,d he an orator ar sneaker" In civil
I;fe as in the n,ilitarv snbsre there ia a
proere,sive reduction of The premium upon
mere eIoouan.e
n-,.,-I - mi Mai.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
Bryan to the Rescue

II is announced from democratic headquar-
tiers that William J. Bryan and President Will
son have buried their respective hatchets and
that as evidence OF the harmony now prevailing
in high democratic quarters, Mr.. Bryan will take
the stump for the president.
Presumably. the main service expected from
Mr.. Bryan will be to expound the mysteries of
the administrations foreign policies, which were
so admirably directed by Mr.. Bryan while secre-
tary OF state in the interest OF deserving demo-
Gratis"
He will. however, probably refrain from re-
peating one OF the most eloquent and fetching
paragraphs which he introduced into most OF
his campaign speeches OF four years ago. and
specifically in an address to a great meeting at
indianapolis on October II, 1872 in which, re-
ferring to Mr.. Wilson, MIR. Bryan said:
we present him, not only qualified in every
way. but we present him pledged to single term,
that he may be your president and spend no time
dividing patronage in order to secure delegates;
that he may spend no time in planning for re-
electioni that he may give you all his thought
and all his energy. / believe that when a man
is lifted by his countrymen to this pinnacle of
power he ought to tear from his heart every
thought OF ambition and on his Bonded knees
consecrate his time to his country's service That
Is our ideal president and we present to you
man who measures up to that ideal"
No paragraph in any oil Mr.. Bryan's speeches
four years ago was delivered with more spiritual
4 power, or evoked more thunderous and continued
applause from the great audiences who thronged
to hear the once boy orator Of the Platte 1t was
I . platform declaration by which Colonel Bryan
X set great store II was, in fact, his pet plank in
! the platform which he had written, not only by
reason Of the great moral principle involved, but
for certain practical reasons which readily occur
Ito US, and which were doubtless appreciated by
I the multitude Of Colonel Bryan's admirers
Probably no plank in the platform of 1912 did
smore to secure the election OF Wilson than that,
nov, alas, not available in the present emergency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
RESTING TIME.


The quiet days are coming. On the hills
The sun CLOVIS palely. while the zephyrs
Their noiseless ways. Where once the bah
bling rills
Told merry tales now only silence falls.
And when a lone bird for some wanderer
Its plaintiye notes no faintest echoes bring,
Gone are the voices that the summer knew
Those gay glad voices joining vale ana
steep;
Bare are the bowers where rare-hued flow
ers grew
And tall ferns nodded, while the slumber-
ing trees
Whisper. In dreams, to every passing
Those dear, sweet secrets that tree should
keep.
Bright were the hours of sunshine: bright
When meath blue skies, fond love pur-
sued Its quest.
Now Indian summers chastely cleaning
haze
Yet summers love has come into its own.
And heart to heart Its many triumphs rest,
why, bless ye child" she told me, when
asked her how 1t was
She kept on sweetly smilin', though she
'peared to have no cause;
"'Taint my world. or cows, or chickens, or
my corn that's washed away;
God just loaned them to Aunt Josie, an
He wants them back today"
And when dear granny passed away she
wasn't exactly glad,
She jest kept on smilin', but the smile
was awful sad.
III dear God wants to take her, why He
kim" is what she said;
I'VE had her while Twin, an God wants
her now she's dead"
She amt had much to speak about as
earthly treasures goes;
Excepting that philosophy the kind Aunt
Josie knows.
But it's better than all the other things
that gold could ever buy,
To smile' like my Aunt Josie, when you feel
you'd like to cry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Mrs. Youngwed-There is one queet
thing I can't understand about Charley
when he knows how anxious l am to meet
all his relations.
Mrs, Oldwit4-What is that. my dearY
Mrs. Youngwed-He always puts me OH
when ! want to meet the nice uncle ne Is
continually getting money from.--Baltimore
American
While we're the whole cheese"
Omaha WA-OUT-WEST.
First westerner lin New York restaurantl
Shall we go? -
Second Westerner-Dont be In hurry
II we wait a little longer maybe we'll see
a New Yorker.-Life.
"rm walking for my health" announced
the wayfarer, as a sort of preliminary.
well, 1t amt healthy for tramps around
here" was the unsympathetic comeback
Louisville Courier Journal. y
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

BY fixing his itinerary SO as to reach Omaha
Just in time to review the afternoon historical
pageant and to leave the city Immediately after
his evening address, the president avoids all en-
tanglemcnts with the knife-wielding factions. As
smooth politician the president can give our
local democratic leaders" cards and spades and
still beat them at the game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

The rush of world events nowadays largely
overshadow the revolutions of peace Some day
history will record the political changes wrought
by the direct election Of United States senator's
which now pass unnoted. An mixing OF what
history may embalm can be gathered from the
report from the Bay State that Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge, campaigning for reelection, rode
into the fair grounds at New Bedford on an
elaborate oxcart." Only those who know the SEN
ator can fully measure the magnitude of his con-
cession to the mighty rural vote
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Judge Stenberg, DR.. Mercer, Casper
E. Yost, John NJ. Thurston. Judge
Crounse and the never-to- be-forgot-
ten Pat O'Hawes and Frank Walters.
The advisory board Of the Young
Mems Christian association met to
consider questions connected with the
erection Of new building. Howard
b. Smith rendered his resignation as
member of the board and P. C. Hime-
baugh was elected to fill the vacancy.
Andreen and Emerson is the name
Of firm of well known business men
who have started soap factory in
South Omaha. st
The residents on Phil Sheridan and
Park avenue met in Porter Bros.
store to consider matters connected
with the pavement of their streets.
DR.. r. C. Moore occupied the chair
and c. v. Horton acted as secretary.
The feeling Of those present at the
meeting was in favor Of cedar block
pavement.
Mr.. Burson, an experienced foun-
dry man, Is in the city with a view TO
locating an iron foundry here.
The assistant city engineer, A. J..
Grover, announces that he Is the
proud father of twins--a boy and a
girl.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Iowa suthorites experience much trouble in
securing from the victims testimony against the
promoters OF crooked races. This was to be cx-
pected No matter how sore victim feels about
his losses, few care to expose their weakness and
foilies to public gaze. Reluctance to give oneself
away forms the most effective shield for
swindIrs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
This Day in History.

This Day in History.
1792-An attack of over 700 In
dams on Buchanan's Station, near
Nashville, was repulsed by garrison
of fifteen men.
1840-Foundation laid for, the Nell
son Column in Trafalgar Square, Lon
don.
1S46-The Mexicans recaptured
Los Angeles from the Americans.
1S66-Rev. John Hennessy was
consecrated Catholic bishop of Du-
buque, la.
1S70-Public funeral ceremonies
were held in New York for Admiral
Farragut.
s1S91-General Boulanger, ex-war
minister of France, and subsequent
leader of party that threatened the
overthrow of the government COM
mitted suicide at Brussels.
19o4--George F. Hoar, United
States senator from Massachusetts,
died at Worcester. Born at Concord,
Mass, August 80, 1925.
l909-President Taft attended the
International exposition at Seattle.
1911-By the breaking of pulp
mill dam at Austin. Pa, the town was
practically wiped out and more than
100 persons were killed.
1912IThe governments Of Bull
garia, Greece and Serbia ordered the
mobilization Of their armies against
Turkey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

NJ. C. Meagher, formerly of Roches-
ter, N. Y, was married to Miss Jennie
E. Webb of Chicago, who has been
spending the summer in Omaha.
After a wedding trip to Denver the
young couple will make their future
home in Omaha,
A large number of delegates, friends
of candidates, lobbyists and the usual
COOKERS on in Vienna" have left for
Lincoln to attend the republican con-
vention. Among the departures were
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Greek Parliament voted war sup
plies and state of siege in Macedonia.
British fleet and French batteries
pounded German defenses on Belgian
coast.
French captured hill in Champagne
and penetrated second German line,
Rome reported Italian offensive
making Roadway in the Tyrol.
Turks in Mesopotamia reported in
full retreat toward Bagdad, pursued
by British.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
[IODAY-
Thought Nugget for the Day

1t has been a thousand times OBJ
served, and / must observe 1t once
more, that the hours we pass with
happy prospects in view are more
pleasing than those crowned with
fruition.-Oliyer Goldsmith.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

According to official Japan, former Minister
Sakatan spoke without authority on the immigra-
ton issue The disclaimer is chiefly interesting
for failing to disclaim the existence Of the senti-
ment which provoked the disclaimer. Sakatan
prematurely Spilled the beans"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
CHEEKY CHAFF.

Her father-Can you support my daugh
ter in the style to which she has been &C
customed?
Lover--No-o, sir.
Her Father-Then take her, young man. J
was afraid you thought you could.-Puck'
Redd--And does your wife take an IN
terest in the car?
about the place she doesn't want to man
age -Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

The land area recovered by the Allied push
barely equals the territory captured by the Ger
mans in the verdun offensive, This ties the
score and leaves the combatants territoraly
about where they started last spring.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Labor unions are getting wise to the fact that
contracts with employers wlfully broken dam
age the foundation Of unionism. The failure Of
the sympathy walkout in New York materially
strengthens The position Of organized labor in the
metropolis tHfg
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30
The Day We Celebrate.

Iue Dhy we SeleDfdte.
Lucius A. Welsh. local weather
forecaster, is just 6S years old He
was born In Union county, Ohio, and
| has been an official in the United
States signal service and the United
States weather bureau from 1878 I'M
til the present date.
Henry B. Liggett. secretary of the
Pantorium, was born September 80,
as physician and practiced for thirty
years, moving to Omaha in 1899 to
enter his present business.
Max Rosenthal was born September
80, 1859, near Baltimore. He was
connected with the Peoples Store for
five years, moving in 1898 to Port
land, Ore, where he established a
branch and returning to Omaha in
1884 to engage in business for HIM
self.
Cadet Taylor is IS years old today
He was born in Putnam county, ILL
nois, is printer by trade and was at
one time part proprietor of the
Omaha Daily Republican.
Walter G. Silver of the City Trust
company is celebrating his thirty
ninth birthday today. He Is q native
of Lostant, ILL.,, and before coming to
otuoho was Win liit
company in Chicago.
Rear Admiral William P. Day, U.
s. ~, retired, born in New York
sixty-eight years ago today.
Ri. Rev. Joseph g. Anderson, Cath
Ole bishop of Boston, born in Boston
fifty-one years ago today.
Wilton Lackaye, one of the well
known actors of the American stage,
born in London county, Virginia,
fifty-two year ago today
Cyrus Northrop, president emeri-
tus Of the University of Minnesota,
born at Ridgefield, Conn, eighty-two
years ago today.
Winthrop NJ. Daniels, member of
the Interstate Commerce commission.
born at Dayton, o., forty-nine years
today,
DR.. John Henry MacCracken, pres
ident of Lafayette college, born at
Rochester, VT, forty-one years ago
today.
DR.. Henry A. Buchtel, university
chancellor and former governor of
Colorado, born near Akron, o., sixty
nine year ago today.
John Holland. owner and. manager
of the ST. Joseph Western league base
ball team, born at Ell Paso, Tex,
forty-four years ago today.
G. N. (Nap) Rucker, pitcher of the
Brooklyn National league base ball
team, born at Alpharetta, Ca, thirty
one years ago today.
Timely lettings and Reminders.
Fifty thousand visitors are expected
in Battle Creek, Mich, today to hear
Colonel Roosevelt deliver the open
ing speech In his western campaign
tour in the interests of Hughes.
Methodists throughout the country
are to observe Sunday as rally day,
the occasion being the 150th anniver-
sary of American Methodism under
Philip Embury. ts~
President Wilson Is to address
members of the Young Mems Demo-
cratic league at Shadow Lawn today,
which has been designated by the
democratic national committe as
Young Mems day"
Charles e. Hughes, the republican
presidential nominee, is to conclude
his tour of western New York with a
speech in Buffalo tonight
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Mayor Jim isn't saying word, but when It
comes to doing the honors for distinguished
guest no aspirant for reflected light can push him
into the background and keep him there. II @e
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Laundry prices are going up Cleanliness. to
make sure Of being next to- goodness, is trying
to perch on the topmost rung Of the heavenly
ladder
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Our Decent electric light rate does not become
effective until January next, but that will not
prevent us from burning little for Ak-Sar-Ben
and the semi.centennai celebration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Next week is Omaha's big week, with some.
thing doing every minute, Strangers welcome
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

All Nebraska governors seem to look alike
I in magnitude to the artist who painted those or
namental medallions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

No doubt Judge Howard appreciates the
friendly consideration Of Mr.. Pearson. A COM
plimentary half column in the judges best style
Is in order a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Nebraska democrats will please take notice
that BOSS" Arthur Mullen is their only duly
accredited medium. OF communication with the
president and govern themselves accordingly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

That democratic promise Of reducing the cos
OF living will have to be characterized as ''ar
iridescent dream"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

The report that Villa is raising a bearf fatty
contradicts recent rufnors OF close shave.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-09-30

Remember that Nebraska can celebrate its
semi-centennal Of statehood only oncel