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Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Fall Of the Quebec, Bridge.

The disaster at the Quebec the second OF the
kind to attend the, attempt to span the St. Law
renee river with railway bridge at that point,
may again be set down TO the score Of mechanical
failure. Nine years ago, when the great shore
span Of the structure collapsed il was due, as sub
sequently developed, to failure to properly cal
culate the strength Of material required to sup
port the weight put upon it. This was corrected,
and the great shore ends Of the giant bridge are
safely anchored The task Of elevatins the CEN
tral span perhaps the most stupendous Of its kind
ever attempted, has suddenly established that a
miscalcuation was made somewhere along the
line. Aside from its importance as factor in the
transportation problem Of the world, the magn-
tude Of the undertaking was such as attracted
unusual attention, 1t cannot be said to have
failed, for the disaster must carry with 1t some
thing Of instruction to the projectors Of the great
enterprise and renewal Of the effort may be
looked for. The loss Of life and property is con-
siderable, but no more than may be assumed as
part Of the risk In any similar undertaking. If
the financial hackers Of the venture are not dis
couraged, the ST. Lawrence will yet be bridged
at Quebec
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Baron Burian's Compliment.

The interview with, Baron Burian Austrian
minister OF foreign affairs, holds something Of in
tcrcst for Americans, although its general tone is
no more or less tkan might be expected from any
high official Of cithcs. Of the belliserent countries
Statements as to.the desire. for peace have been
had from all, but each wants peace on its own
terms. At least, neither side will give an car to
the others proposals at present, Expressions Of
friendly regard for America even though coupled
with some renewal Of criticism because OF the
munitions trade, might be made with better grace
II they followed satisfactory answer to the pro.
test Of this country against the attack by an Aus.
trian submarine on an American merchantmen.
Baron Burian may rest assured that his senti-
ments in regard to peace are shared by all in this
country, but he should not overlook the fact that
formal note from his Office is overdue. II Is
one more fthe bits Of unfinished business await.
ing attention Of the State department, which may
later serve to touch of another display of pa
triotic fireworks in connection with the Wilson
campaign for reelection
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Hughes as a campaigner.

The whirlwind tour Of Maine by Charles
Evans Hughes has given another view OF his ca
pacity as campaigner, and some Of his demo-
cratic critics may have to revive their estimates
Of his ability, 70 awaken his auditors. Tremen-
dous crowds we're out TO hear him during the
closing days Of the Maine campaign, and even
the coloress Associated Press reports support the
statement that his reception was more than cor
dial. while his addresses aroused the greatest Of
enthusiasm The fact OF the matter is, Mr..
Hughes has greatly disappointed those democrats
who hailed him as a cold and austere man. and
who have been comforting themselves with the
thought that he would not be able to reach the
heart as we'll as the understanding OF the Amer
ican people.
The fact that Mr.. Hughes INDUCES in no
grandstand plays. that his appearances are marked
by no undignifed exhibitions. must be taken as
proof that he understands fully and quite as well
appreciates the honor that has been thrust upon
him, and realizes his responsibility the leader
Of great party Iiis devotion to the principles
Of that party which has proven the abicst as well
as the most sincere exponent OF the high mission
of the American people in accomplishing the des-
tiny OF humanity, marks him as a man of warm
impulse and ready sympathy, and true cham
pion OF right and freedom. His record is unas-
saablc, and his character is daily showing more
and more OF its attractive qualities.
Moreover, since their first experience with
him, the administration defenders have ceased to
call upon him for proof Of his statements. They
know that he is prepared to substantiate his as
sertions Hughes is established as campaisner
OF power.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Nebraska Political Comment

Ord Quiz: Trying to make Bryan the goat for
the shortcomings OF the Wilson administration is
not only unfair to the Peerless One, but politics
Of the shabbiest sort. Mr.. Bryan has enough po-
litical sins OF his own to answer for without be-
ing made the scapegoat for Wilson's blunders
Nebraska City Press: Six thousand grocery
clerks in New York are striking for fewer hours
Of labor more pay and. in addition certain
per cent OF the days receipts Of each store, to
be divided among that stores clerks. Let them
take their grievances to Wilson; he'll find way
e make eon the sra;ping srScs,s come through Be-
for New York, ID the language OF the political
prophets, is a pivotal state"
Norfolk News Congress Dan V. Stephens
was at home looking after his own personal politi-
cal fortunes instead Of on the job in Washington
when the most serious national crisis OF years
came 70 head in the shape OF the threatened
railroad strike last week What the Third district
OF Nebraska needs is representative who will
repfesent--onc who will spend less time writing
letters and seeking votes and more time in con-
grtss helping % solve the vital problems Of
government as they como up. William p War
ners record in the state senate and as United
States marshal under Roosevelt and Taft, is suffi-
cient guaranty that he'd be on the job till the
Job was finished and that the big problems OF
public welfare rather than his own political in
tefests would receive his energy and attention.
Fremont Tribune: In the republican campaign
book just issued under the auspices OF the repubii-
can committee Congressman Sloan Of Nebraska
has an analysis Of the relation OF the farmer TO the
administration under the caption "The Tariff and
the Farmer" The Tribunc's copy Of the book
has not yet come to hand but it dares to say that
Mr.. Sloan has put over something on democracy
il hlS treatment Of the manner in which the ad-
ininistration has yanked protection of the
products Of the northern farmer and left them
on the products Of the southern farmer, and other
yagarcs of a misguided political party Mr..
Sloan Immediately after taking his oath In con-
gress displayed some specific knowledge OF the
application OF the tariff to the farmer that irrtated
the free traders who have been doing business
at Washington for the past four years. They
have regarded him as too partisan and when you
understand The meaning Of that to be prepared
ness to expose their theories il must be admit
led that he is just as partisan as they are,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Thorough preparation before striking accounts
for Roumana's speedy reach for the short ribs
of Austria. Under ordinary rules Of the fighting
game referee would be obliged to declare
foul" But the game started on foul, and foul
il will continue to the end.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

The candidate who pulled the populist nomi-
nation for congress out Of the primary in this dis
trict has pulled out Of the race. We will now see
whether our versatile democratic congressman
can re-discover that he is still popuist, too.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Insurance Inspector Clayton considerably alb
stains from rocking the boat" with navigation
near the close, but manages TO spill the harmony
beans" regardless Of the high cost Of living.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

"NNoman's hour has struck" exclainis Mrs.
Gait Mere man. unheroic as usual, echoes back
rs breakfast ready"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Ii goes without saying in London that Britain
viii not take unfair advantage Of the censorship
iof trade. Perish the thought But should an un-
wary writer reveal new discoveries Of gold, there
may be something doing.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

The sun Of the diamond is setting, while the
sun Of the gridiron rises with customary glory
The rotation Of SPORTS marks the seasons as
clearly as the weather bureau.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

better I am confident that under him
these nolicies will be safe. He is a
strong man who will dodge no moral
issues and he will give us an honest
and an efficient administration.
AS progressive / believe In nation
a,ism So does Hughes. am certain
that under Hughes the progressive
noI,cies will fare better than under
Wilson. and that the safety, honor
ard welfare of the country will be In
immeasurably surer hands.
can not vote for Wilson because
can mot trust him. He does not DO
what he says. Hughes does. There,
fore my cho:ae Is Hughes, and snail
work and vote for him.
CLIFFORD PINCHOT.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Now Il Art Mullen shows US that he can land
the land bank for Omaha, in the face Of our sena-
tors refusal to stand Up for his own home town,
there win be no room for democrats te question
who Is the big boss"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
The String to That Law.

Lincoln. Neb, Sept. Ito the
Editor of The Bee: There appears
TO be considerable comment Just al
the present time over the passage OF
the Adamson bill by congress 1er the
purpose of giving the trainmen VINO
threatened to strike the relief !ney
demanded and which President WI
son appeared to be willing 70 give
them.
. The bill, as understand it, gives
the trainmen what they demanded,
but contains provision that at the
end of six months commission snail
report upon the workings of the law.
Now it appears to me. that If the
president and congress were sincere
in wanting to give the trainmen what
they wanted, they should have passed
law with no strings attached. Ii
this law was good one and one
which they believed in passing would
stand, why did they put 1t on trial
for period of time which. would car
ry 1t past the election in November?
Did the democratic congress at the
demand Of the president pull off po-
pitical deal to secure the trainmen 8
votes and then, after the election was
over the commission would find the
bill not workable affair
/ do not blame the trainmen Tor
wanting to better their condition. IL
could get congress to make the
hours of q newspaper man less and
cut them down from eighteen hours
a day to seventeen and a half.
would do so. but should want the
law one that would stand on its own
meritus and not be passed on a poliu-
cal basis.
To me it looks like political deal
pure and simple, for II congress had
faith in the bill why did 1t not make
the bill a law right from the start
and not hitch string to it which
might be pulled after the election was
over. Perhaps l ought to be more
charitable and call it merely another
instance Of the inability of the demo-
cratic party to meet an emergency
and solve 1t effectually
P. A. BARROWS.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

The Ak-Sar-Bcn 1916 membership roll is COM
pleted The eligibies who failed or refused to
join without legitimate excuse ought TO be pa-
cardcd as undesirable citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

The most encouraging development Of the war
il the noisy repetition By the combatants that they
are not ready for peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Stltan Mohammed has written poem on the
war Reverence for his position no doubt palli-
ates the crime.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Carranza troops are reported moving against
Villa once more In other words, the troops are
On the 60, but never reach the right spot.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Churches speculate in futures one day in the
week, the grain pits on six days. The disparity
Of action measures the volume Of business.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

Those state house tremors must be symp-
tomato of the November crash. .
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

These figures do not include any Of the esti-
mated cost OF the extension Of the eight-hour
basic day to the passenger train service or to
switchmcn or signamen. The effect will not be
proportionaey so serious in passenger service, as
majority OF tranmen in that branch already
make their 100 miles i'll eight hours or less. But
roads which do great deal Of local and COM
mutation passenger business will feel it seriously
Thus, President Elliott OF the New Haven esti-
mates that the total cost to the St. Paul will be
around $2.000,000
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Modernize Your Home
by Wiring for Electricity

Your old homestead-so good to look
upon and carrying treasureless family men,
ories within-can easily be made better place in
which to live by the installation Of Electric Light
the safea convenient, clean, sunlike lumnant
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

The automobile smash-up season is APPARENT,
not yet closed. Slow upl
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Why They wouldn't Arbitrate.

Omaha, Sept. 11.-To the Editor of
The Bee Too much criticism Is be-
ing heaped upon President Wilson
and the trainmen by the press" men
in public life" and even ministers of
the gospel" Why criticize the pres
ident when he was left absolutely no
alternative to ward off the calamity
which threatened the whole country.
The trainmen offered to arbitrate
all their demands except the eight
hour day. They knew that the eight
hour day would not receive as much
consideration from an arbitration
board" before 1t was put into practi-
cal use as 1t will from the Interstate
Commerce commission" after 1t has
received tryout The eight-hour
either side, but President Wilson and
congress gave the American people
a chance to compare the report which
will be made by the commission and
the prejudiced statements made by
the railroads. 1t is always easy to
condemn others when the excitement
is on, but the question is, What
would you have done, with your deli
cate state of mind on the question be-
tween capital and 'slabor?" You
would perhaps have said Strike, to
your everlasting regret. The audacr
ity of the trainmen and their power
so stunned you that you lost your
head" Throw away the hammer and
come back to "watchful waiting"
trust that when Uncle Sam" takes
control of the "Sante Fe" after the
LIST of January he will find a place
for Mr.. Ripley. ]. P. JOHNSON.
s16 South Twentieth Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12

And make us lose the good We oft
might win s
BY fearing to attempt-Shakespeare.
One year Ago To-day I'm the War.
Austria rushed reinforcements to
the Italian front.
Paris reported last five days quiet
at the Dardanelles.
Continuation of heavy canonading
all along the western front.
Sofia dispatches reported prepara-
tions for mopilization of the Bull
garian army.
Russian forces at Wilma threatened
with development by the Germans un-,
der General Won Hindenburg.
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
Henry Yingling, the well known
north Thirteenth street cigar dealer,
was married to Miss Mary Gala
CHER.
H. W. Finch, representing t. J.
Lister & Co. in stocks and bonds, has
Just started in business here with
headquarters in room 10, Paxton
House.
Charles Geyer Of the celebrated
Geyer family of German acrobats, is
in the city and will appear with the
Steens at the exposition building. Mr..
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
AUGUST CIRCULATION
55,75S Daily-Sunday 81, ,048

Subseyibsrs leaving the city temporarily
shssld have The Bee mailed 70 them. Ad-
assss viii Be changed - often ~ required.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Cost Of the New Wage Law.
Wall Street Journal.

Railroad officers are busy attempting to de-
eide just what the so-called eighthour law for
trainmen, effective January next means: They
have decided that it clearly applies to switchmen
as among those actually engaged in any capacity
in the operation OF trains Some are inclined
to believe that it also applies to telegraphers and
towermen.
The phrase quoted is obviously capable OF a
very board Interpretation, since the whole object
OF all railroad activity is summed up in the op-
Grafton of trains. Railroad men assume that no
such broad meaning could be given it. The law
was framed and passed admittedly as an emerg-
ency measure to prevent strike, and it was only
the members Of the four brotherhoods who threat
ened to strike if the law were not passed. The
carriers will therefore not act the theory that
it applies to all railroad workers.
As railroad officers are not yet clear on the
number of men affected, they have not been able
to make any exact calculations Of the additional
operating expense to result from the application
OF the new law. II the present volume OF busi-
ness keeps up the total cost for all roads will
considerably exceed the estimate OF S52,000O00
put upon the eght-hour wage day for freight and
yard men alone Some rough calculations put
the latter cost for number OF the larger roads
at the following tentative figures:
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Timely Jottings and Reminders.
Galveston, Tex, celebrated its CEN
tennial today.
The University of Kansas at Law
renee, begins its fiftieth year today,
Maryland celebrates "Old Defend
ers' Day" today, in honor Of the an
niversary of the successful defense of
Baltimore against the British In 1914.
The cornerstone Of the new Parlia-
ment buildings at ottawa, to replace
the structure destroyed by fire last
year. Is to be laid by the Duke of
Connaught.
The Connecticut legislature meets
In special session today to make pro-
vision for taking the vote of Con-
necticut soldiers, on the Mexican bor-
der.
Primaries are to be held In Louis
lana today for the nomination of con-
gressmen, judges of the state court
of appeals and railroad commissioner.
Candidates for United States sena-
tor, representatives in congress and
complete state tickets are to be chosen
In the Arizona primaries today.
The democratic state campaign in
Missouri Is to be opened at Joplin to-
day with meeting at which Vice
President Marshall and Senator Reed
are scheduled as the chief speakers.
In the Colorado primaries today
Governor George a. Carlson is op-
posed for denomination on the repub-
lican ticket by Samuel D. Nicholson
OF Leadville julius c. Gunter, form
er supreme court justice, is slated for
the democratic gubernational nomina-
ton.
The participation OF women candi-
dates for United States senator. rep
resentatives in congress and other
Offices has given an added interest to
the spirited campaign In the state of
Washington, to be concluded with the
statewide primaries today.
storyctte Of the Day.
He was fond of playing jokes on
his wife, and this time he thought
he had winner.
MY dear" he said. as they sat at
supper, II Just heard such sad
story OF young girl today. They
thought she was going blind, and SO
a surgeon operated on her. and
found
"Yesr" gasped the wife breath
lessly.
THAT she'd got young man in
her eye.' ended the husband. with
chuckle.
For moment there was silence.
Then the lady remarked slowly:
"Well, II would all depend on
what sort OF a man II was. Some OF
them she could have seen through
easily enough. ."-7-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12


world as the human serpent and doc
tors Of Philadelphia have offered $10,-
900 for his body after death.
Mrs. s. A. Patch of Boston is visit
ing her son, Charles Fl. Patch of this
city. She is accompanied by Mrs, d..
d. Foster.
George Garfield OF the Garfield
house is at the Capital City taking in
the state fair.
License to marry was granted Fred
erick Dahlberry and Emma Larson,
both born In Sweden, but now of
Omaha
Friends of the Rev. and Mrs T..
G. Fowler gave them reception at
which they were presented with a
beautiful and expensive easy chair,
Rev. Mr.. Wright made the presenta-
ton speech.
This Day In History.
1712-Captain Richard Derby, emil
nent Salem merchant, one of whose
vessels took the first news Of Lexipg-
ton and Concord to London, born at
Salem. Mass. Died there, November 8,
1888.
Galveston island and organized a gov
Will buu LUIS <AuI DIS BUN-
ernor of Texas and Galveston island
1S51-Cornerston laid for the new
court house and city hall in Chicago.
1866-Dedication and opening of
the University of Kansas at Law
renee.
1S73-Assassinat of General e.
8. McCook by p. P. Wintermate, at
Yankton, Oak.
1S99-Cornelius Vanderbilt, mil
lionaire and railroad magnate, died
in New York City. Born at New
Drop. s. l., November 81, 1843.
1900-President Kruger abandoned
the Transvaal territory.
1901-The sessions of tNe Admiral
schley court Of inquiry were begun in
Washington.
The Day We Celebrate.
Carl ]. Ernst. assistant treasurer of
the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy
was born September 10, 1854, at Goer-
litz, Prussia. He has served one term
as regent Of the University of Ne
braska and is now president of the
Omaha school board.
T. F. Stroud is Sc years old today.
He was born In Atlanta, ILL.,. and be-
gan his present business of wagon
making here In 1894.
Rt Hon. H. H. Asquith, prime min
lister Of Great Britain, born in York
shire sixty-four years ago today.
Sir George H. Perely, acting high
commissioner for Canada In London,
born at Lebanon, N. H., ffty-nine
years ago today.
DR.. Francis f. Clark. founder and
head of the United States Society of
Christian Endeavor. born at Aylmer,
Quebec, sixty-f1ve years ago today.
Most Rev. John Joseph Keane, arch
bishop of Ciana, and formerly of Du-
buque, born In County Donegal, Ire
land, seventy-seven years ago today.
Florence Kelley, general secretary
Of the National Consumers league,
born in Philadelphia, fifty-seven years
ago today.
Prof. Arthur Schuster. secretary Of
the Royal Society and one of the
most distinguished physicists of Eng
land, born in Germany, sixty-fve
years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
TODAY]

Thought Nugget for the Day.
Our doubts are traitors.
And make us lose the good We oft
might win re-
BY fearing to attempt-Shakespea
Omaha daily bee., 1916-09-12
Electricity Is Constantly
Growing Cheaper

Although other commodities have ad-
vanced steadily within the last ten years,
Electric current has been reduced from year to year
and is now cheaper than ever before.
Your home can be wired quickly and
with very little muss or expense. Our con-
tract department will gladly submit figures if You
will call or phone Douglas 1862.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-09-29

weeks. We suppse that the State is
paying the bill and when they return
the people will know just about as
much about the weevil as they know
now. A gentleman told US the other
day that there was min in Column
bia last winter during the session of
the legislature who had lived in the
boil weevil section and who had studi-
ed the question and was familiar with
the situation and he lectured on the
Dol weevil and the members of the
legislature were given special inVi-
tation to hear him but none had time
tt attend. Or they did not attend.
They could have gotten a great deal
more information from this gentle
man than the commission will be able
to gather from Pullman cars and a
junket aronud the cities. But then It
is nice trip and the State foots the
bill.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-09-29

because it was a, blunder.' And yet
they talk about wiping out factional-
ism and getting together.
To get back to the statement of the
Record, if it was clever politics" and
the committee to disapprove the allega-
was playing politics why did not the
committee call his bluff and make
him show his hand.
AS the Record says in another edi-
torial on the same subject, there
are people in the State who will be-
lieve the allegation" as made by Mr..
Richey. 1t was not incumbent upon
the committee to disaproe the allega-
ton, but the ctmmittee could have
put it up to Mr.. Richey to produce the
proof, and if he failed then that should
have ended it. Where Mr.. Richey' 3
proof came from, We do not know.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-09-29
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will make final settlemer+
o. the Estate of Mrs. H. A. C. Robin
son in the Probate Court Of NeWberry
County, South Carolina, on October
18th, 1916, at II o'clock a. m, and will
at the same time and place ask for
Letters Dismissory as Administrators
Of said Estate.
All persons are notified to present
to the Attorneys of the undersigned,
Blease & Blease, Newberry, S. c.,
verified statements of any claims
against said Estate.
Lenore Broaddus,
Administrative with Will Annexed.
Newberry, S. c., Sept. 20, 1916.