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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-10-31
INCENDIARISM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FOR LARGE FIRE
Fire Destroys Terminal Docks
of the Baltimore & Ohio,
Causing Loss of Several
Millions of Dollars.
(By Review Leased Wire.l

BALTIMORE, Oct 30.-The most
disastrous fire which has visited the
Baltimore waterfront for years broke
out shortly before IL o'clock tonight
at Baltimore & Ohio pier No. 9, Lo-
ust Point, destroying that pier. the
old immigration building adjoining,
and within an hour had spread to pier
No. s, where a British steamer caught
fire and sank. Eighty anti-submarine
shells in her magazine exploded. en-
dangering the lives of firemen. Four
OF her crew are missing.
II is believed the total loss will
reach s5,O00.000, of which $500. 900
represents the piers; s3.OOO,OOo the
material stored on them, and $4,000
the steamer and cargo.
Ten stevedores of the twenty work
ing on the steamer and on the wharf
when the fire broke out have not been
accounted for. Half a dozen others,
with five or six members of the crew
of the vessel, jumped into the harbor
and swan ashore.
Vice President d. NJ. Davis of the
Baltimore & Ohio railway said that
it was the belief of the railroad off
cials that the fire was of incendiary
origin. The flames broke out in five
parts of the buildings almost stimuli
taneously.
BALTIMORE. Oct. 30.-One of the
largest fires in Baltimore since the
great confiagration in February, 1904,
tha. destroyed the business section of
the city broke out tonight on the big
piers of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
way at its terminal on the south side
of the harbor On the piers were stor-
ed vast quantities of munitions and
supplies for the American forces in
France and their allies. Many cases
of shells exploded. Within two min
utes after the flames were discovered
the entire structure was ablaze.
Fifteen of the crew of British
steamer lying at the pier leaped over
board and it is feared some of them
were drowned. A dozen or more men
employed on the pier are missing.
1t is reported that the fire was of in
cendiary origin.
United States secret cervice men are
investigating rumors that suspicious
looking men were seen hurrying from
the vicinity few minutes after the
fire.was discovered. The loss probab-
ly will reach several millions.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-10-31
NEAR IMPORTANT TOWN.

BRITISH FRONT IN BELGIUM,
Oct. 30.-(By the Associated Press.)-
At an early hour today the Canadians
had taken a stand in the neighbor-
hood of the famous Crest farm, only
400 yards from the heart of the town
OF Passchendaele.
The troops from overseas fought
their way along the Bellevue spur for
several hundred yards and repulsed a
heavy counter-attack from Mossei-
markt. German machine guns, which
had just been captured at Crest farm,
were used in repulsing the counter
attack
North of Passchendaele the attack
ers are close to the town of Goeberg.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-10-31
couNTER-ATTAcks REPULsEo.

CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, Oct. 30-(By the Associated
Press, limited. canadian troops ap-
parently have captured Crest farm and
Meetcheele, the enemy's last strong
hold in front of the strategic village
of Passchendaele. With the splendid
support of our artillery, violent Ger
man counter-attacks have been re-
pulsed.
The fighting was unusually bitter
and after a temporary check on ehe
right wing. the Canadian forces bat
tied their way up to the slopes and
gained a foothold on Crest farm, from
which the movement against Meet
cheele was directed.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-10-31
WEATHER.

Wednesday and Thurs
day fair; not IN a
change in tempera-
ture.
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Continued on Page Five.)
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-10-31
MARKETS.

NEW YORK CITY,
Average Price Of Cop
per for week ending
September IL, 25.s3.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
lisa More Varied Menu the Remedy

When everybody wants only the best cuts Of
meat, and the poor cuts find no takers, meat
prices aviate. On the same principle, the popu-
'larizng OF new and less sought, but equally nu-
tritious, edbies relieves the pressure on other
food supplies and helps bring down the living
cost. Instead Of all eating nothing but porter
house, it is desirable that we enlarge and vary
our menus and to this end we are constantly
adding to the list Of things we eat things that we
would not touch before For example, we are
reminded BY the Minneapolis Journal that grape
fruit was At one time regarded useless for food
because Of Ito bitter taste Now II is considered
luxury Frogs were long despised as an article
Of food in America. Today their legs are in great
demand Sturgeon, haddock and swordfsh all
went through the fire Of unpopularity, but have
now come into their own, The grayhsh, il the
public will give him trial. is certain Of popu-
larity."
There is no question but that people eat by
prejudice or, rather, by inherited early-formed
tastes which are hard to change yet appetites for
new things can be readily acquired, especially
when stimulated by the reputation Of being in
fashion. Horse flesh may some day become a
deiicacy as we are told whale tenderloin is now
served out on the Pacific coast, and even our de-
tested and pestiferous dandelon, which is made
into toothsome salad in Italy, may become
equally popular here.
Unfortunately, people with the notion that the
costiest foods are the best may not take to new
kinds unless they, too, are hgh-priced, but even
that much diversion of demand should help bring
the "old reliables' down again within reach,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

The rapidly approaching advent OF his second
term, without any indication Of impending cabi-
net changes supports the conclusion that the
presidents entire official family is to be continued
over 1t u.s. of course, the presidents privilege to
hold TO his advisors as assurance to them that he
is satisfied or to vndicate his original selection OF
them, but there is no precedent requiring it.
Current discussion Of the second-term cabi-
net raises the question, Why should not Mr..
Wilson surround himself with some truly big
men, with proved public leaders, or with men
with records OF success and efficiency in lines OF
work embraced in the various departments The
Philadelphia Ledger ventures, for example. to
suggest that the frst-term cabinet was made up
in times OF peace unaware Of the critical situations
that have since emerged or the difficult prob
lens newly created. 1t wants to know why on
the threshold OF his second term, the cabinet
chosen with the simple administrative needs in
mind should not be reconstructed as an official
council OF national defense to preside over the
reorganization OF the life and industries OF a
mighty nation, keenly sensitive to dangers such
as have never before confronted II from with.
out" 1t might have added, without overstepping
the bounds, that the old cabinet has demon
strated inherent weakness in several spots, even
for the test Of administrative detail, and that a
thorough revision OF the cabinet would be fully
warranted even were the country faced with only
ordinary conditions,
The saving clause has been, and doubtless will
be II the cabinet remains unchanged, that we
have one-man government in which Mr.. VIII
son himself is the dominating figure and that
the cabinet is not likely TO be cast for any more
important role in the next your years than 1t has
been in the last four years. The people, how
ever, would unquestionably like to sec the big
gest and brainiest men in the country in the adj
visory positions closest to the president.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
Lieutenant Governor Sets Good Example.

Editor Edgar Howard in his official capacity
as lieutenant governor is giving his democratic
brethren mighty good example in the way OF
respecting order and precedent When senator
of his party faith, who should have known better,
under took to infringe upon the prerogative OF
the presiding officer, he received prompt and
merited rebuke. Even democrat must be taught
that to make progress body must move in or
derby fashion; leaders must be named and att
thority must be respected The Bee is glad to
note that the lieutenant governor is redeeming
its commentator, given in advance OF his as
sumption Of Office and that he has the courage
to insist on the rights as we'll as the privileges
of his high place. When his party learns the
lesson of respect for regular proceeding as thor
oughly as has the lieutenant governor, it will cease
10 be continuing menace when it happens to be
in power.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
Bryan's Scrap of Paper

William J. Bryan, former Secretary of State
wants to know why his peace treaties cannot
be accepted as an honorable way out of the situa-
ton created by the unintended injuries" done to
this country by Germany. In letter to one OF
the peace societies he says:
"As this treaty plan, offered to all the world
and the offer has never been withdrawn
gives us an honorable means of adjusting all
disputes with all nations, It surely affords an
honorable means of adjusting dispute aris-
ing out of unattended injuries done by nation,
which has Endorsed the plan, although no
treaty has been negotiated Is it unreasonable
or unpatriotic to urge, as means OF prevent
ing war, the employment of plan used by the
president and approved by the senate the
United States and nearly all the rest of the
civilized word"
Mr.. Bryan's naive query should have the ex-
cellent result of bringing to his attention consid-
cradle information and some rules of logic which
he evidently has overlooked. He seems to be I'M
aware, for instance, that the definitely promul-
gated order Of Germany for the widening of the
scope of ruthless submarine operations was an
intended injury" to the United States. 1t was
not the result of Observation-Disclosures or an un-
intentional misunderstanding Of neutral rights,
1t was stated frankly that neutral rights were to
be violated. Not even Germany makes the plea
Of s'unintended injuries"
Moreover, there is a still better reason for
ignoring Mr.. Bryan's theory 1t was tried out
actually. il not nominally, and it was found that
would nor WORK. lhere was more tnan year
delay following the sinking Of the Lusitania
This delay Is the very essence of Mr.. Bryan's
treaties The result of the delay was merely to
embolden Germany and bring on the extended
plan Of submarine warfare. Following the Sussex
ultimatum Germany entered into something very
similar to Bryan treaty, agreeing to give warn
ing and time to escape. When Germany came to
the conclusion that this agreement was inimieal
to her interests she tore it up.
Germany has proved that Mr. Bryan's plan
is worth no more TO it than any other scrap Of
paper,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
Fighting Wars With Wealth

More and more do the astounding financial
operations Of England stagger the human mind
Upon the dizzy top Of sixteen-billion-dollar ma
tional debt that country swiftly and with apparent
ease places another three and half billions The
world has witnessed nothing in the past like these
stupendous loans In day Great Britain floats
larger debt than the total debt Of the United
States at the close Of our four years OF civil war
. In day its people purchase as great a bulk Of
debt as Englands debt was when its present awful
war began. There seems to be no bottom to the
British purse, and the mighty war loans doubly
prove the Britons boast in the past about his
4country's fathomless wealth.
England's navy and England's credit are today
the two greatest factors which Germany's army
has to fight. Whatever else has failed the hnanc-
ing Of the war for the allies has been triumph
for British genius. This should be Of particular
encouragement to the United States. Our coun-
try has double the wealth of Great Britain, al
though we have not double the marketable wealth
which it had at the outbreak of the war England
was fortified with an overpowering amount OF
securities Of other countries and these have been
Of immense value. It has been able to market bill.
lions in the United States besides having the abil-
ity TO borrow billions more. But the United
States has the worlds fullest purse, the worlds
greatest granary the worlds yastest fuel and iron
supplies, the worlds biggest copper mines and
wo-thirds Of the earth's cotton plus more gold
than any two other nations combined And in
the days when wars are fought with machinery
these things count in the long run more than 4
standing army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
Tempest in a Teapot,

Omaha, Feb 25.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Considerable has been said
and printed the last few days regard
ing the destruction Of trees In Elm
wood park by Park Commissioner
Hummel. / have been sufficiently in
terested to look up the facts and find
that the public has been misled in the
matter. The few trees that have been
cut down have been without exception
so far as can learn, old decayed trees
that are either dead or dead in the
tops and hollow at the bases making
them both unsightly and unsafe. Some
Of the trees were so rotten that they
broke into hundred pieces when they
struck the ground. No trees of value
or attractiveness have been put to the
ak, but, on the other hand, these old
hulks were removed in the process of
further identifying the park and elm
mating the risk of the old trees blow
ing down and injuring or killing chill
dren or others who might be near
them.
It is ridiculous to claim that the de-
struction Of these old trees will in any
way affect the bird life at the park
Birds do not build nests as a rule in
bare-topped dead trees. Even If they
did. no occupied nests can be found,
at this season of the year, and GER
tainly the birds are not going to miss
few of these unsightly trees when
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

they return next spring. Elmwood is
a forest of trees ample for hundred
times the number of birds that Will
ever inhabit ii.
No one is more interested in. or will
do more to protect. the birds than my
self. ! know something about their
habits and requirements, and to me it
is just funny for any one to make an
issue of destroying the birds by the
cutting down of few half dead trees
In the midst of thousands Of other
trees more beautiful and more desir-
able for bird homes.
BIRD-LOVER-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

In setting aside the verdict OF the court martial
Lieutenant General Wood sharply rebuked the
nine officers who acquitted two officers Of the
Second New York field artillery charged with
having dashed five enlisted men to the wheels Of
gun carriages as punishment for alleged disobe-
dience General Wood held that the charges OF
INSTRUMENTATION we're not proved. Even IL proved,
the wheel-lashing punishment Is violation Of
regulations which cannot be tolerated. While
obedience to orders is the first duty Of soldier,
ii is even more important that officers scrupu-
lousy observe regulations in handling men.
Abuse of power works irreparablc harm to the
service.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
GOD BLESS THE MAN.

John j. Daily in New Britain Herald
God bless the man who nrst invented
sleep"
So Sancho Panza said. and old John SAKE !;
But all the blessing such a man could reap
From me would never help to pay his tax
I'd like to meet the man who did invent
This cursed cloak that Ger each mortal
falls
Just when at night the world seems so in
On joyousness, long ere the pleasure pals.
He'd fare not well with me. that craven
wretch
who first invented sleep to dull the head
Into state OF coma, and to stretch
My lanky carcass on trundle bod.
All, no. The villain, should catch him
here,
Full sore complaint he would receive from
this,
The dull invention which, have q fear.
Is cause for mortals missing much Of
God bless the man who FIRST unsaddles
sleep"
So Sancho Panga did not say; but
Am willing that my share of sleep shall
keep
In storage till I shut my eyes-and die
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Captain and Mrs. Cook gave a royal
entertainment to their garrison
friends, at which Mrs General
Wheaton sung several beautiful Sc
lections.
Clark Redick has gone to Los Ange-
les to take a place as teller in the
Southern California National bank, OF
which his father, John /. Redick, Is
president.
Miss Daisy Doane entertained the
Butterfly club very pleasantly. The
youthful 'ffiutterers' present were:
Grace Heffley, Mabel Fonda, Emily
Wakeley, Opal Touzalin, Jennie Nc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

What makes you think George doesn't
love you as much he used to-"
why when he comes to see me now hes
always looking at his watch Browning =
Magazine.
Relle--Do you know, I've had this dress
for eight years?
Beuiah-Yes, know you've had It all the
time you've been twenty eight years old
Yonkers Statesman.
Mother" said little Evelyn. may I go
out and play with the other children now :"
You may play with the little girls. sweet
heart. but not with the boys; the little boys
are too rough"
But, mother" re1oined the little miss,
'if / find Moe, smooth little boy may l
play with him ?"--New York Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Force of habit tightens the hammer clutch Of
Clarence H. venner. The discstecmed "iriend" Of
Omaha is diligently beating an anvil on Charley
Schwab's Bethlehem shops. venner does not
agree with Schwabs methods Of slicing melons
and resorts to the customary hammer As Beth
lehem's stock of hammers work overtime q new
one makes little impression in the volume Of
sound.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Germans took Fort Douaumont,
Verdun, after terrific losses.
Petrograd reported Russians had
captured Kermanshah in Persia.
Heavy artillery duels on the Bel
gian and British front In Flanders.
Italians began evacuation OF Du-
razzo after covering withdrawal OF
Balkan allies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Mystery still surrounds the enthusiasm Of
wet state congressman in switching the jugs from
the dry belt Perhaps the "wets" anticipated a
shortage Of fluid and voted to restrict consumption
to local needs. Protection for home industry. chi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
TODAY


Neuralgia is so frequently due TO
a bad tooth that the mouth should
be examined carefully. and II conven-
lent dentist consulted before any
other cause is seriously considered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
&AeeSN
-&A5r4oaN
Would Make Tbem Constables,

Omaha, Feb, 25.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: I saw letter in The Bee of
brewery worker who asked what
Will we do with the thousands of men
thrown out of work after May l.
surely agree with him that those men
are hard hit and there should be a
law passed to put these men on as
special constables to enforce the law.
II liquor is such a detriment to the
state as to forbid the making of 1t in
our state, we surely don't want it
shipped in. | for one have done all
could to keep the state wet, but now
after the voters put it dry give them
what they wanted. BEE READER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

edness gathers speed with the days. Planners
and workers are doing their part. The sole
pullback is the absence Of murzlss for windjam-
mers in and out Of congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

The real hope OF early peace lies with the
censors If they permit the news to filter in that
Colonel Roosevelt and 100000 men are going
over, the finish becomes the detail Of drafting the
terms
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Three whole working days slipped by without
yielding thrill from the Mexican side Of the
border Evidently the stock Of food is abundant
or puoue unusually scarce.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

A shortage in food products and consequent
high prices comprise about all the worry the
country can assimilate at this time. Mercy and
humanity alike appeal to dealers to work the soft
pedal on the auto shortage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

1t is gathered from official remarks that John
Bull as we'll as Germania can tighten their belts
a few holes without straning the leather. There
are others, host OF them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

An advance glimpse Of the legislative bon'
yard indicates considerable expert skill in seee
ing fertizing material.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Close investigation by authorities on the spot
indicates that the so-ealled food riots in New
York and Philadelphia are due more to an ex
cess of troublesome agitators than to hunger or
food shortage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

LEADERS on both sides OF the war belt Sc
victory ahead. No other vision could get by tn
censor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

National banks cleared $l70000,00O net last
year, an increase Of $43000000 over the preceding
year. The figures bear official sanction and ex-
plain why bankers frequently complain OF an cx-
cess Of money
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Sunday was good example Of what the Ne
braska climate really is when the weather mar
gives il chance,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

The weather year nears its finish with an ex-
cess Of l5o degrees Of heat. So far as the record
goes the excess failed to ease the strain on the
coal piles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Cheered by the prospect OF pulling Uncle
SANS neither limb for $2s,O0o,o00, General Rafael
Reyes. Colombia financial agent at Washington
blazcs new road to health for dolorous Ameri-
cans. "Set your alarm clock two hours ahead
When it rings turn over and eat banana, and
sleep the sleep of happiness" Such is the Co.
iombian royal road to health, buttressed by
Colombian banana plantations. General Reyes
wins an honorary membership in the Boosters
club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Be patient; the spring rains will soon be
here. and then the streets will get cleaned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Why should the "muny' judges get fees de-
MED to other judgesf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

Mother-Tom, dear, you'd better not go
to the dance this wet night, your rubbers
leak.
Tom-Thats all right mother: Two got
pumps inside OF 'em.-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26

DO you think that the automobile will
dIsplace the horse7" asked the conversation
al young woman.
ut WILL" answered the nervous young
man as he gazed down the road. IF 1t hits
him SACRED Heart Review.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-26
Farmers Cost and Selling Price.

One OF the Chicago papers proposes that the
government inquiry into the cost of living begin
at the bottom and determine what it costs the
farmer to produce his crops and meat animals.
The editor asserts that no data bearing on this
is to be had In this he is mistaken, for he
may find in his own state at Urbana and at all
the great agricultural schools Of the middle west,
very carefully worked out tables Of comparative
and actual costs Of all that goes into farming In
fact, any thoroughly up-to-date farmer can give
him the figures, just as accurately as any bust
ness man can show his cost Of operating.
But this information avails the farmer nothing,
for Of all the producers In the country he is the
one most exposed to the conditions Of the worlds
markets He sells in competition with the farmers
OF all the world and has nothing whatever to say
about what price his commodities are to bring
in the world market. II anything Of induced con-
troll of supply and demand exist, it is not charge.
able to the farmer. Nor does the cost Of pro-
ducing particular bushel Of grain or pound Of
meat have anything to do with what il sells for