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Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
THE HIGHER PLAN.

The stormy strstesems Of state.
The contests as to who are great.
The moves Of Avarice and Hate
Are only whirlwinds In the skies
Which over wrong conditions rise,
Where seif-destroying lightning files.
The heavens infinite reveal
The sociology ideal
As well as practically real;
The spheres are rolled diurnalIy,
Year In, year out. eternally,
In unity. supernally..
The forces two--ceptripetal;
It's opposite, centrifugal
Are ever equilibrtat
One of these powers, our nelghboYse right
Holds ours In place, and checks the plight
or mad ambitions tangent flight
The many globes do not agree
In size or speed or brilliancy,
But all are from oppression free.
Each has an orbit Of its own,
Trespassng on the path Of none,
While all collectively are one.
On this foundation, science wrought,
Rests each impartial Thou Shalt Not"
And ev'ry statesmans highest thought
The Record from Sinafs hill
Discloses, in this principle,
The tablets Of the Higher VIII.
You longing people. near and far,
Behold the Truth In evry star:
Let bias not your REASON mar.
You all are seers, for THAT is true
Which gave q mind to each Of you
without regard to sex or hue.
Look up beyond the thund'ring awe
And see the promise Moses saw
rhe equipoise of social law.
You may foreboding clouds disperse,
And read In lines and incurves terse
Q Omaha. " 'A' Willis HupspprH.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
Consolation on . Sliding Scale.

Chairman Mccormick and his assistant, Sem
ator Walsh, in charge Of democratic headquar-
tiers, are making high marks for themselves as
ions-distance optimists. Just now they pretend
to find much consolation In the overwhelming
defeat encountered in Maine. where the democrats
have been routed entirely. They figure that be-
cause the republican majority was not bigger the
democrats are going to win. This consolation
would have been theirs, no matter what the re-
publican lead might have been. 1t Is not difficult
to fix sliding scale for consolation, for the
standard can be set at any point. The democrats
In Maine lost two United States senators, the
governor, four congressman and control Of the
state legislature. originally gained by them by
the very condition that made Wilson president.
This condition no longer exists, In Maine nor in
the country the first and best proof Of the COM
plete reunion OF republicans being found In the
upset Of democratic predictions by the voters.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
Concrete Boat Building.

When the apostle caused the axe head to
float. after Il had fallen into deep water, he per-
formed a miracle, but the man who built the first
iron ship was only pioneering the way for the
steel monsters that now race up and down across
the waters. Now mans need has reached point
where some material Of lesser cost must be sub
sttuted for the expensive steel and even more ex-
pensive wood, and he has turned to stone. Nor
way announces the successful launching Of yes.
sci built Of concrete, claiming the distinction OF
having produced the first Of stone boats. This
assertion is promptly challenged on behalf Amer
lea, the bureau Of navigation coming forward with
the Information that four years ago Baltimore
concern launched two concrete barges, one Of
which is still employed in its original service.
This point will be determined later; for the pres
ent the interest is in the poured" ship and its
possibilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
DEAR MR.. t<A5IesE
now MUCH OF ny MONEY
SAoWn / CINE The WIPE
DURING the WEEK.?
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WHERE 20 You GER
TINT "M" STUFF?
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Footpad-Hand over your money.
Victim-Sorry, my friend. but I'm Just
back from my vacation and
Footpad-Shake, old man! Som ], or I
wouldn't be doing this Boston Transcript
''The movies certainly give you the worth
Of your money"
How now2"
'saw a million-dollar film advertised the
other day. admission cents. Can you beat
that?"-Kansas City Journal
why did you break the snsasemsnt7"
well, my fiancee got to initiating one
Of these movie queens. She thought It was
cute to shoot me a swift kiss under the ear"
Baltimore American.
Can you direct me to where I'll find .
good plumber-one who never leaves his
sixty minutes. and never leaves leak after
him.?
"oh. yes. sir. I can tell where you'll find
one"
where 10 he7'
TN our local cemetery" - Baltimore
American.
IT suppose you have to go to . great deal
Of expense to get thrills7"
Not always" said the movie producer.
Mot II you study your audiences"
'For instance?"
well. II tho heroine gets grease on pair
Of white gloves the women spectators will
become Just as excited as they would over
the blowing up of bridge"-Lousville
Courier journal
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
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Adamson Bill Knocks Two-Cent Fare.

AdamsOn Bill Knocks TwO-Cent Fare
Omaha, Sept Ito the Editor Of
The Bee: One would suppose that after
the recent shameless surrender al
Washington the democrats would be
afraid to bring up the question OF
federal railroad control again during
this campaign; but here Is the World
Herald shouting that the republicans
mean to maltreat the State Railroad
commission. And only two weeks ago
the democrats drove the Adamson Dill
through congress and gave the state
commission what may well prove TO
be its death blow! And Senator Hitch
cock was there and helped do 1t.
The World-Herald accuses MT.
Hughes of throwing the New York q
cent law into his waste basket. II
does not mention that when Mr.. Will
son signed the Adamson bill he
threw every 2-cent law ever passed
in any state In the union into the waste
basket. Governor Hughes vetoed the
2-cent law because he honestly be-
lieved In investigation before legisla-
ton, and he did it In the teeth or
powerful opposition. President Will
son signed the Adamson bill to avoid
standing up and fighting for what he
had openly declared to be the only TAR
bOIutlUH VI Tie pIOpiciH-oi ciei oe'o"
of the whole question. His only ex-
cuse for surrendering the principle OF
arbitration was that the railroad
brotherhoods had forced him into a
position in which he had absolutely
no alternative. l do not think that
Americans like to hear that a small
group of men (one-half of one per
cent of the citizens) have the power
to put the president Of the United
States in a position in which he has
absolutely no alternative" l do not
believe Mr.. Wilson was in any such po-
sition, but he surrendered just the
same, and expressed his regret that
congress had not gone step further
and put into the bill clause empow-
ering the Federal Railroad commits
sion to grant higher rates and there
by abolish all the state 2-cent rates
What does 1t matter anyhow? Every
one knows that II the Adamson law
stands 1t means one Of two things:
/. The end of all 2-cent rates and
the granting of higher rates by the
Federal commission, or 2. The fore
Ing of all the railroads Of the country
into bankruptcy
Yes, Mr.. Hughes has thrown the
Adamson eight-hour law into the
waste basket Because he believes
congress acted under duress and with
eyes blindfolded Because he does not
approve of making political foot ball
Of problem that vitality affects every
man, woman and child In the coun-
try. GEORGE E. HYDE.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
EDITORIAL STRINGS.

Washington Post: After all Is said and
done, the best way to find hidden treasure
In the ground 10 with q pair Of mules and
plow.
St. Louis Republic: Prosperity has
reached such a point In New York City
that wealthy chauffeurs proudly refuse to
elope with their employers daughters any
longer.
Philadelphia Ledger: The wholesalers
blame the farmer for the high price Of
food and the farmer blsmes the weather.
In this case the ultimate criminal Is be-
yond the reach Of the consumers wrath.
St. Louis Globe Democrat: 1t 10 not an
eight-hour law. 1t does not limit hours of
labor at ALL It merely makes an auto
matte rs per cent increase Of the wages
Of trainmen, by act Of congress, without any
investigation.
Chicago Herald: The acceptance Of the
Lincoln homestead by the government Is
only another Illustration of the familiar fact
that II somebody will get out and do what
the government itself ought to have done.
the government is generally graciously will
ing to stand for 1t.
Baltimore American: In looking around
for uplift comparisons no Democratic SPELL
binder has had the nerve to compare Wood
row Wilson with Grover Cleveland. Cleve-
land kept US out Of war all right, but not
by rushing armies to back up meaningless
bluffs. And Cleveland did not believe the
government, Of which he was executive. was
so weak that II could only handle strike
threat by yielding to it.
Brooklyn Eagle; Arrived In Harrisburg
from the country In answer TO the frst
call for troops In the civil war. without
money. and finding no preparation made for
volunteers, one patriotic youngster curled
up in his blanket and slept on the stone
steps of the state house. A little more
than forty years afterward, still patriot,
but a youngster no more, Samuel W. PEN
nypacker entered the same building to be
inaugurated governor Of the second state
in the union. Former Governor Pennypack-
sr's death closes career distinctly dra-
matte and distinctly American.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
Plan Of q Wise Judge,

The Judge Of police court in Los Angeles has
directed that certain juvenile offenders commit to
memory the traffic laws Of the community as a
penalty for infraction. This idea might be
adopted and extended in Omaha. II some Of the
careless users Of the public thoroughfares were
made more familiar with the laws. Il Is quite pos
sble they would be more circumspeet In going
about Street traffic Is continually increasing in
the city, and the downtown thoroughfares arc
already presenting serious problems. Much as
sistanee can be given In the adjustment Of the
difficulty now experienced u all who use the
streets will accustom themselves to careful OBJ
servanee Of traffic rules The practice would avert
many accidents, do away with jams to large
extent, and generally facilitate movement along
the crowded streets. The regulations for traffic
In Omaha are simple, are not unreasonable, and
ought to be much better observed.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
Timely Jottlngs and Reminders.

The eighteenth annual convention
of the National Association of Retail
Druggists will begin its sessions today
at Indianapolis.
What is expected to be the largest
dairy show of the year will be opened
at Kansas City today under the aus
pieces of the Southwestern Dairy as
ISOLATION.
The National Association Of Secre-
taries of State, organized last year at
Cincinnati, will meet at Topeka today
for its first annual convention.
Masons of highest degree from all
the northern states will assemble at
Pittsburgh today for the annual su-
preme council meeting of the Scot
fish Rite.
The annual session Of the sovereign
grand lodge of the Independent Order
Of odd Fellows, one Of the largest
conventions Of the year, will open to-
At the annual convention of the
National Association Of Certified Pub
lie Accountants meeting today IN
New York City, reports will be pre-
scented showing growth Of interest
in the profession and an establish
ment of several new laws governing
the public accounting field.
San Francisco today begins home
coming week celebration that will
include among its features an elab-
crate electrical pageant entitled THE
Path of Gold"
Grand Forks. N. D., is to entertain
the annual meeting of the Norwegian
Danish Press>association Of America
during the two days beginning today.
Leading netal-producing concerns
In all parts Of the country are to be
represented at the forty-fifth annual
meeting Of the American Institute Of
Mining Engineers. to be held this
week In Arizona, with sessions d.
vided among the principal mining
centers-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
What Would You Haze Done9

The parrot cry, what would you have
doner seems to be the only answer the demo.
<fats are capable Of offering to Mr., Hughes scath-
las sfrsignment Of the v.eilations and blunders
|of the federal administration. To refuse to meet
HE criticisms Of the republican candidates, to re-
Train from any defense OF the policies and meas
ures that are under attack, and to attempt to re-
verse the positions Of assailants and defenders in
the battle that Is now In progress, Is too much
Ike plea Of confession and avoidance to pass
for good strategy.
\ II l. quite enough for Mr.. Hughes to make
4 II plain what he would not have done with re-
{Sbect to matters he has criticised. and this he
n doing with emphasis and force. He is dealing
ith something concrete. He has made II plain
"a the country that he would not have interviewed
h the internal affairs Of Mexico even to the point
Of invasion at Vera Cruz and then pretended that
he had preserved the peace" he would not have
put weapons and ammunition in the hands OF
notorious enemies Of law and order such as
Villa; he would not have been content with the
lame and futile results Of the governments effort
TO hold to strict accountability" those guilty Of
the murder OF helpless American citizens---women
land children-on the high seas, and he certainly
\ would not have been party to the humiliating
Surrender OF congress and the executive to the
, arrogant demand Of the railway brotherhoods,
y setting precedent that is likely to be far more
{ costly to the nation than anything the brother
! hoods could have done had they fulfilled their
threats. And, finally, Mr.. Hughes would not have
sacrificed one Of the fundamental principles of
\ republican government merely as bid for votesl
\ When Mr.. Hughes assumes the responsible
y Ties Of administration and leadership il will be
time for him to decide upon the details of action
Y His general policy has been set forth with a
clearness and precision that are beyond criticism,
and above al his known character for resolutc
md Straightforward adherence to high princi-
5ples Of political action and his brilliant record
1 of achievement In executive Office are suffi-
\ Gent guarantee to the American people that he
\ will bring ability conscience and capacity to the
discharge Of whatever responsibilities may be laid
upon him.
President Wilson's policies and measures are
on trial before the nation. and the voters OF the
United States will not be diverted from the main
Tissues BY any hypothetical catechisms that may
4 81 devised BY the democrats in lieu OF direct
4 answers to the indictments brought against the
resent democratic administration
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

A skyscraper owner advised his associates at
the recent national convention that the aerial
tramway Is a coming necessity of high Office life
This prophet Of the high spots forsees aerial
limousines transferring tenants from tall towers
to tall towers relieving them Of the risks Of sur
face navigation on crowded streets. Then will
arrive the real joyride unmarried by the signal
arms of the traffic COP.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

& Master bakers insist that bread consumers
mould save szs,0oo,0oo year II they would pass
otp Scent loavcs and invest in tenners. But con-
Sumers arc such unassertive goats they hardly
know how TO take disinterested advice.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

With bed and board assured for an indefinite
time, Scranton's collection OF industrial knockers
lend fitting significance to the orders initials, l..
Nv WI Won't Worry"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The next issue of the American
Wheelman will contain a sketch OF
Omaha bicyclers, description Of the
streets and thoroughfares Of Omaha
that are so much appreciated by the
wheelmen. The article is from the
pen of Lucien Stephens.
The Bohemian Catholics have aban-
doned their frame structure on South
Thirteenth and are erecting q new
church to cost about $4,000 at Four
teenth and Lane.
C. T. Bouffier, NJ. Sachs and A.
Heller of Adler & Heller of this city,
all liquor men, have gone on a grand
hunt, to continue about week.
Edward E. Powers Of Boston. Mass,
is In the city and has made the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

An average Of 10000 persons year have been
&Iiied while trespassing on railroad rights-of-
nay In this country in the last ten years. This
method Of driving home the safety lesson while
<saveiy impressive. lacks the lingering efficiency
uf stout club.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

The warning honks Of financial papers fail
~ halt the headlong rush to Wall street, such is
he fascination Of the game, ION every cheek"
nays the Financial World. that can be counted
- speculative profits should be written: Dan.
xerl The shoals lie just ahead'p
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

The German coup at Kaval throws fash
Va novelty and humor on the side lines Of slaugh-
stef Coping up an nofensive Greek army of
|3S 600 men beyond the reach Of home mpresses
Tho allies as some coup.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

No brand Of preparedness sanctioned by con-
gress safeguards the country from hot air raids.
During the coming eight weeks attacks may be
looked for from every quarter
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

A Philadelphia man walked all the way to
New York City in twenty-four hours for the
purpose Of resaining his mental poise." II Phila-
delphia will not supply the right brand 1t stands
{ 10 lose the home trade
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

The outcome OF the Maine election strikes
! democratic oficeholder about as happily as the
5 per cent touch.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

Hats off to the human pulmotor" Of Oregon
The act lacked the dash usually associated with
heroic Deeds but the risk was present and the
courage to take It, A life saved constitutes .
happy reward.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

MA medical professor down east asserts that the
sensation Of kissing girl can be gotten by strok-
Y ing cats back Wonder what grille smashed
that medic with mittenl
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

The spectacle Of Wall street accusing La
Sale street Of rolling loaded dice throws rift
81 gayety into the speculative world and backs
The pot and the kettle off the scenery.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

Betting odds on the presidential race range
from 10 to 6 on Hughes in New York to even
money at Seattle, with no Wilson money in sight
The sporting vote gauges the political drift with
tnfailing accuracy.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

Wilma was evacuated by the Rus
SLAMS and occupied the following day
by the Germans.
Russians repealed on Strypa river
in Galicia and fell back to the Sereth.
Austrians defeated and in retreat
from Volhynian triangle Of fortresses'
Entente allies presented joint note
to Bulgaria, asking her to take def
mite stand.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
T TODAY]


Not heaven itself upon the past
has power;
But what has been. has been. and
have had my hour.
John DRYDEN.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

The chief duty Of recent Greek premiers Is to
size up the job and back away.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
The Day We Celebrate.


Joseph oberfelder, lawyer. mer-
chant and United States commission
er, leading citizen of Cheyenne county,
admits he is IS today. He was born
in New York, but has lived in Sidney
for nearly forty years, going there
when 1t was the south end OF the
famous Sidney Deadwood trail
Loyal 8. Mole, clerk in the Omaha
postoffice, is Just IS years of age. He
was born In Picketville, ~ W and
has been In the postal service since
1888. .. ... ...
Gilbert M. Hitchcock, United States
senator from Nebraska, Is 81 today,
having been born here in Omaha,
September IS, 1859. His father was
United States senator before him,
elected, however, as a republican. the
present senator having become
democrat. He graduated In law from
the University Of Michigan, but gave
up the practice to so into the news
paper business.
John H. Clarke, the new associate
justice of the supreme court OF the
United States, born at Lisbon, o.,
flfty-nine years ago today.
MARQUIS Of Blandford, eldest son of
the Duchess of Marlborough miss
Consuelo vanderbilt), now fighting at
the front, born In London, nineteen
years ago today.
Henry Stockbridge, Judge of the
Maryland court of Appeals and chair
man Of the legal education section
OF the Amrican Bar association, born
at Baltimore, sixty years ago today.
Peter g. Gerry, choice Of the
Rhode Island democrats for United
States senator. born In New York
City, thirty-sever years ago today.
Right Rev, Paul p. Rhode, Cath
Ollie bishop of Green Bay, Wis, born
in Prussian Poland, forty-five years
ago today. 4.
Henry Churchill King, president OF
Oberlin college, born at Hillsdale.
Mich. fifty-eight years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

ascent of the tall smelling works
chimney, climbing clear to the top
and perching on the sides of the
aperture.
mind reading at the exposition build
ing the following gentlemen were
chosen from the audience to see that
no deception was practiced: F. w.
Gray, Thomas Swobe, G. W. Ambrose.
]. j. Jewett, William Coburn and ].
e. Boyd.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Dickover
were forwarded to Indianapolis for
interment. They were accompanied
to the depot by the following pail
bearers: s. S. Burchfield, ]. B. Cox.
Samuel Emerson, Thomas Burns and
Bird Schotte.
Judge Berka has left to. attend the
conclave Of the Knights Templar al
st. Louis, and because Of his absence
there was nothing Of a legal nature
transacted in his court.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18
This day in History.

This day in History.
17O9vSamuel johnson, one Of Eng
lands greatest men Of letters, born
at Litchfield, England. Died in Lon
don, December 10, 1884.
1779-Judge Joseph Story. one OF
the first Americans to attain interna-
tional distinction as an authority on
law, born at Marblehead, Mass. Died
at Cambridge, Mass, September 10,
1845.
1S1o--chile declared Its independ-
ence of Spain.
1S46--An American army of 5000
men advanced upon Monterey.
1S49-Rupture OF diplomatic rela-
tons between Turkey and Russia and
Austria.
1897-The war between Turkey and
Greece was ended with the signing
OF q peace treaty at Constantinople.
ls98-Varina Davis, daughter OF
Jefferson Davis, died at Narragan-
sett Pier, r. l. Born in the executive
mansion of the southern confederacy
at Richmond, June 81, 1864.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-18

The Importance OF these glowing, picturesque
presentations In pageantry Of the history OF the
past up to the present grandeur Of this state
cannot be overstated. In our opinion they will
make a stronger impression on the minds Of all
will create new and enthusiastic interest in the
study OF our history and revive new spirit Of
state PRIDE of loyalty to our institutions and re-
new spirit Of genuine confidence and hope in our
future.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-18
Loan and Building
Associations Will
Meet at Auburn

The Nebraska State league of local
loan and building associations will
celebrate its silver anniversary at Au-
burn, Neb., Monday and Tuesday.
"A quarter of century ago a score
of pioneers of cooperative thrift gath
cred in the senate chamber of the
state capitol and formally launched
the league. The work which it fosters
and stimulates has grown from strug-
Cling financial infancy to aggregate
resources around $45,000,000 placing
the state seventh in the progressive
list, and surprising every state west
fthe Mississippi river.
The record will be appropriately
observed with addresses and other
features. President Gillian OF the
league is an Auburn man.
A large delegation from Omaha
will participate in the festivities and
the business of the meeting.
Six formal papers are on the pro-
gram, as follows.
Address, AN Unjust Tax on Thrift.
Thomas d. Crane. Omaha.
Address. u. F. snavely, Lincoln.
Address, L. d. spaulding. Omaha.
Address, B. F. Elliott, Topeka, Kan.
Address, Constructive Cooperative Legis.
lation," John W. Steinhart, Nebraska City
Address, Savings and Loan Associations
and Their Relations to Banks Charles Eu'
gene Clark, Covington, Ky.