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Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT.

Cleveland Leader: The Ohio preacher who
says that Dante was driven to write the
Inferno" by a scolding wife. does not, we
hope, mean to heap discredit upon the
woman. She ought to have a monument.
Chicago Times-Herald: A Kansas City
clergyman in a recent sermon took the
position that "there are no, real everlasting
fires in hell" This almost justifles the
suspicion that the coal trust has got in its
work there also.
Springfield Republican: A Methodist
minister of Lansing, Mich, is preaching a
series of sermons on "The Devil in Lansing"
in which he has attacked the theater, dane
ing and various other amusements In the
most violent and sensational language. Isn't
1t about time that somebody attacked this
manner of preaching? A sermon on "The
Devil in the Pulpit might not be out of
order.
Indianapolis Journal: The notion set forth
by a Methodist minister of Richmond, that
departed spirits, saints and sinners alike, are
corralled in some sort of Enclosure awaiting
the judgment day and are not at liberty to
go roaming about the earth calling in
mediums" may be correct, but is it good,
sound Methodist orthodoxy? Isn't a
Methodist purgatory something OF an in
noyation?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
DIvERsIFICAT1ON OF CROPS.

The farmers of the United States can
not fail to be greatly interested in the
new methods which it is proposed to in
troduce in the administration of the De-
partment of Agriculture. They evidence
he fact that n thoroughly practical man
is at the head of the department-one
who intends to concern himself wholly
with the duties of his office and who
earnestly and confidently believes that
the department can be made useful TO
the agricultural interest of the nation.
1t is certainly n fact that similar de-
partments in European countries are
found to be seryiceable to the farmers
of those countries and why should 1t
not be made so here? Perhaps the pres
ent administration of the Agricultural
department will demonstrate that 1t can
be.
We have already noted the fact that
Secretary Wilson proposes to continue
the distribution of seeds, but under a
different system. He contemplates i'm
pressing upon the farmers of the coun-
try, if possible, the wisdom and eXpcdi-
cncy of Il greater Investigation of crops.
The view entertained is thus stated by
the assistant secretary of agriculture,
who is himself a practical man of long
experience in agricultural affairs:
"There is too much overprOduction of
corn and other products. If the farmers
enter on their policy of diyersification
they will reduce these Improbable big
areas and products and SO avoid a sur
plus to bear down the market, and then
they will get more for their cereals, etc,
than they get now" Probably no n
who has given much consideration to
the agricultural conditions in this cOun-
try viii be disposed to question the
soundness OF this, 1t is in line with
what the late Secretary Rusk some years
ago in one of his reports told the wheat
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
GLADSTONE ON THE CONCERT.

The views of Mr.. Gladstone in regard
to tho concert of European powers is
pretty sure to make a strong impression,
particularly in Germany and Russia.
His obvious reference to the rulers of
those countries in terms anything but
complimentary cannot fail to incite in
them O feeling of resentment, for al
though Mr.. Gladstone speaks without
any official responsibility he represents
ID very large element of the British peo-
pie and William and Nicholas must feel
keenly The assurance coming from such
n source of the poor opinion in which
they are held by q large body of the
people of England. How far it may be
effective in creating or intensifying
popular sentiment in Russia and Ger
many hostile to England it is impossi-
bic to say. Much will depend upon the
extent to which Mr.. Gladstone'S coun-
trymen endorse him. But there is not
nations toward England and this ar
raignment of their rulers before the
world as incOmpetents will not improve
public sentiment in those countries to-
ward Great Britain. Yet there is much
of truth in what Mr.. Gladstone says.
The cratic course of the kaiser has
led to reports of his having exhibited
symptoms of actual arrangement, while
as to the cZar it is well understood that
he is little more than n tigurehead.
Mr.. Gladstone is distinctly opposed to
the European concert and would have
England withdraw from it. He declares
that it has made the situation worse
instead of better and there is no doubt
that such is the fact. But One the less
the concert, from all present indica-
tons, will be maintained. The British
ministry evidently have no other
thought regarding it and propose to
carry out fully the plan of coercion to-
ward Greece that has been agreed upon
and which was plainly stated Il few
days ago by the French premier. Crete
is to remain Turkish territory, with
some form of government that will be
less oppressive than the rule of the
Turk. but still not satisfactory to its
people. The declaration of Mr.. Glad
stone in behalf of the Cretan cause is
most c~ommendable, but it will not eff
feet the desired result.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
SPARE THE TREES
A Protest Against the Pruning Hnife
and Saw.

Inlladelphla BecOru'
Nero surgery is as fatal to the trees as ig,
norant surgery has always been to the human
race. The body's surgeon must have a di-
ploma and some experience before we trust
him with our lives; but no certificates Of fit
ness are presented by the men who begin to
ring our door bells about this time and ask
II we will have our trees trimmed. And
such is the universal desire to help the I'M
employed TO a bit of work that the house
keeper. who has herself not been taught to
know the right of the trees, consents with
thanks and let's them, lust because they
have asked to do it," proceed to mutilate
her trees. Yet a drive or a trolley ride out
into tho country would show her that the
trees in the field continue to grow without
any trimming or clipping at all. There they
stand, splendid object lessons and specimens
Of the good of being let alone. Take a wild
cherry tree, for instance, or a chestnut tree,
an oak or a sugar maple in these parts, and
see how symmetrical and broadly shading IL
grows out in the field or by the road side!
The main duty Of a city tree is to broaden
and to give the greatest possible amount OF
shade for its years. When the tree trimmer
Tops OF its lateral branches, which would
make good spreading boughs in time, he
completely thwarts the purpose for which
the tree was originally planted. People
should let their trees grow up after the
fashion which even the city trees know more
about than do the owners. See that the
pavement is so set that the trees have a
chance to get plenty of surface water, which
viii not reach them through the asphalt.
Give them extra water In a dry time and
after dark. IL they show any symptoms of
puniness send for a real tree doctor-a
nuTseryman-rather than for a gardener.
But never quarrel with the trees for grow
ing broadly and luxurlantly. Let them grow
in their own way,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

Is not this thing of printing paid-for
confessions of murderers who are just
on the point of mounting the gallows
for Il launch into eternity getting worn
a trife threadbare? A real confession
of Il convicted criminal might be not
only of interest as a lesson to the public
but also furnish clews for the apprehcn-
sion of other parties implicated in the
crime. But when these stories are con-
cOctcd simply to secure cash prizes that
have been hung up by sensational news
papers to catch the most plausible yarn,
they certainly lose much of their claim
for credibility with the public. There
is no legitimate demand for literary pro-
auctions from the pens Of people who
have forfeited their rights in society.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
FIRST ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GEN
ERiL HEATH.

ERiL HEATH.
The nomination by the president and
prompt confirmation by the senate of
Perry s.. Heath to be first assistant post
master general places that most inn
portant position in the hands of a man
most emincntly qualified to discharge
its responsible duties. The appointment
at once reflects credit upon the discrim-
mating judgment of President Mckinley
and honors the newspaper men of the
country in the recognition bestowed upon
one of their deserving members.
TO the readers of The Bee the name
of Perry s. Heath is familiar as that of
its efficient Washington correspondent
for II period of nearly ten years. In that
capacity Mr.. Heath became thoroughly
conversant with the political men and
the political situation in Nebraska and
neiglboring western states, and he may
DO relied upon to turn this experience
to advantage in the administration of
postal affairs devolving upon him as
chief assistant to the postmaster gen
eral. More than this, Mr.. Heath's con-
nection with other newspapers, espe-
cially with the Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette, to assume the management of
which he severed his relations with The
Bee, and his successful conduct of the
press bureau for the republican national
committee during the recent presidential
campaign, have prepared him as could
nothing else for the important work
which he has been called upon to enter.
Western republicans may rest assured
that in Assistant Postmaster General
Heath they have a public officer who
understands their needs and will en-
doavor to attend to them satisfactorily
gratilied over his appointment.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
BLASTS FROM RAMS HORN.

The religion that has no Joy in 1t has ne
power In 1t.
If the gossip would think more her tongue
would get more rest.
When the devil goes 10 church he doesn'
always take a back seat.
The way to be happy today is TO trust Goo
to take care of tomorrow.
The shiftless man Is always away fron
home when a good opportunity knocks.
The man who can pay his debts and won
above.
Character is measured by the distance
Travelled from the starting point, and every
thing depends upon whether the progress has
been up stream OF down.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
TIE NEm, H1mALLAN ISSUE.

1t appears that there is some danger of
the Japanese making trouble in Hawaii.
The customs authorities there having re-
fused to permit laborcrs from Japan to
land and placed the local agents of the
japanese colony under arrest or the
charge of violating the immigration
laws, the latest advices from Honolulu
report a threatened revolt by the
Japanese population. If that should
take place it might be q serious matter,
since there are over $4,000 Japanese in
the islands, or not far from one-fourth
of the inhabitants. They are the most
numerous element next to the natives
and If they should effect a union with
the other foreign elements they would
probably have little difficulty in secur-
ing control of the government. Refer
ring to the matter the eX-minister of
purpose of promoting annexation senti-
ment, says there is a systematic effort
to swell the Japanese population in
Hawaii and he suggests that unless
something is lone to stop the influx the
Japanese will accomplish by peaceful in
vasion more than they could hope to do
by force. Undoubtedly Mr.. Thurston be.
lieves that the government Of Japan is
not blind to what is going on, though it
may not be actively encouraging 1t.
The situation is not without interest to
the American people. since it will I'M
doubtedly be made the most of by the
anneXationists herc and in Hawaii to
advance their cause. This is plainly in
Dictated in Mr. Thurston's interview. 1t
will be urged hat unless the United
States very promptly secures those is
lands there wfiIin a short time be no
chance of getting them and we may
have to see them pass under the control
of Japan. 1t is quite possible that in
this way some people may be persuaded
to favor annexation, but there is really
as little danger of Japan seeking to
absorb the Hawaiian islands as that
England or Germany will endeavor to do
so. The independence of those islands
is perfectly secure so long as the United
States wills that. they shall be indie
pendent and7ft is very safe to say that
this country will'not permit any other
nation to establish a government there.
This fact is nowhere better understood
than by the government of Japan and
that government is the very last one
from which any attempt to contravene
the we'll known wish and policy of this
country. so far as the Hawaiian islands
are concerned, is to be apprehended.
Undoubtedly if the United States de-
sired to annex Hawaii no country would
more readily assent to the arrangement
than Japan.
1t is possible that at some future time
the Japanese in Hawaii will obtain con-
troll OF the government, but whatever
political changes may take place there
those islands must remain Independent
of any foreign power, Asiatic or Euro
Dean.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

irrcvocablc aud it is quite possible that
President Mckinley viii revoke it as
necessary to q reorganization and refor-
nation Of tile consular service, If upon
investigation lie shall find that service
to be as greatly In need Of reform as is
generally believed. 1t is understood that
the president takes Il very great interest
in the matter, regarding the service as
of the highest importance. If that is the
case changes will certainly be made
where they are deemed essential to the
improvement of the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

The people who were unable to afford
the expense of a trip TO Nevada to wit.
ness the late bruisers' contest are tc
have the fight brought to them in the
shape of microscopic photographs. The
picture fights, however, have one great
advantage over the originals in that the
punishment dealt out is borne exclu.
sively by the audience and the principals
escape all the unpleasant after-rcsults OF
being pummeled by one another.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
A Jolt for Omcescekers.
Kansas City Star.

NuHsdS CITY star.
Postmaster General Gary gave some of the
spollsmen OF his own party a severe shock
the other day in a manner that indicates
that he has courage as well as convictions.
A lot of impatient oficeseekers were urging
greater expedition in the matter of cutting
off official heads in the Postoflce department,
when Mr.. Gary reminded them that 1.-THE
great majority for President Mckinley in
the recent election was due to the votes of
sound money democrats, and on this ground
is not to be regarded as a party victory to be
used merely for party advantage"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

The action Of the Century club of New
York in excluding from its premises GER
tain sensational newspapers is n move
ment toward the encouragement of de-
cent Journalism which is likely to be
widely initiated.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
TEMPERED WcxIcrism.
New York Sun

IL would seem from recent occurrences in
CUBA that President Mckinley has more in
huence with the Spanish government than
his predecessor had. If he shall justify
the reputation he has won in Spain, and
shall abide by the promise he made in his
he will relieve his country from
such annoyarces in regard to the Spanish
Cuban question as it had previously suffered.
There can be no safety for us or for Spain
in a disregard Of the rights or the honor of
the United States, or in permitting the
American flag to fall into disrepute.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
A FAIR EXCHANGE.
NnM NnnL Gun

One evening, as / walked with Flo
Along the lane. whore lilies grow,
She cried In fear: What can this meant
rye lost my heart. oh, nave you seen
1t lying anywhere about?
l only just now found II out.
I've lost 1t since you came, I know,
You've stolen IL. Your eyes say 3o!'
/ said: Now don't be cross, my dear,
Though I've your heart, yet never fear;
For since l have no need of two,
I'll give you mine. VIII not that do?'
\ smile shone In her fearful eyes,
A rainbow over stormy skies.
She answered: Since l must confess
The rest l cannot tell you. Guess!
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

AS The Bee has several times re-
marked, there is no more call for the
dormitory system at the state normal
school than there is for the dormitory
system at the state university. The
normal school has apparently succeeded
in getting along comfortably without the
dormitory during the winter just clos
ing and it could doubtless get along
permanently without it just as well.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

We were evidently mistaken when we
assumed that the public letter writing
habit went out of fashion at the state
house when the members of the late
state appointing board went out of of
flee. The epistolary age appears to be
still on us.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

Senator Sherman Is quoted as saying:
"If Spain would give me a quit-claim
deed to the island of Cuba i would not
accept It," Even this. however, is not
as strong rs the assertion Of Garfield
that he would not have the United
States annex Cuba or Hawaii though
a munlficent cash bonus We're thrown in
with them
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

The proposed charter of Greater New
York makes n big volume of printed
matter, but it is comprehensive and com
plete In all its details. If the right to
vote under it We're restricted TO those
who had read it the cry of disfranchise-
ment would ring loud in the land.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

The hous OF representatives will hold
evening sessions to enable all members
who are anxious to deliver speeches on
the tariff to be accommodated. Leave
to print ought to be equally effective
and less expensive.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

DR.. hansen has been discussing the
possibilities of using aerial contriyances
to surmount the ice peaks that surround
the north pole. Why not also use such
arrangement to climb to the top of the
pole after 1t has once been reached?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

Nebraska has cause to feel compli-
mented over the selection of J. NJ. But
Ter of Lincoln as president of the ma
tional organization of United States rail
way mail service employees for the en-
suing year.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

Under our form@of government there
Is no such thing ms one man bequeath-
ing n public office to another. The post
master of Chicago undertook to resign
in the interest Of his deputy, but the
effort seems to have miscarried, and his
successor promises to be an altogether
different person than his preferred resi-
duary legatee.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

The London council is e%ndeavoring to
strike at the cigarette evil by imposing
a heavy license fee upon all vendors of
the noXious article. Can 1T be that this
reform has extended from the United
States clear across. the Atlantic?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

There is a great deal of political
dynamite in Europe's atmosphere at
his moment, remarks the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat Too true. But there
are also n great many precautionary
devices to prevent an explosion and the
so-called powers of Europe walk around
as if they were walking on fragile glass.
Wet gunpowder won't go off.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

a woman writing in one of the magazines
says: TO firt with a husband after mar
rage is the sacred duty of every Wife" But
with whose husbands? A lack of judicious
Glscrmlnatlon on this roint has had a ten
dency to add to the number of widows rather
than to the felicity OF matrimony.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
A GAUFEST.

Jim Corbett. late a pugilist bold,
Has just been taken into fold
BY one lanky and fiery polled,
A la FitZSimmons.
But Jim, famed of fist and tongue.
Vows until the final lung
He will have Fitz licked or hung,
A la Corbett.
So the trouble at Carson City
And isn't 1t a pity
Was but the prelude to a longer ditty.
A la Fftz n Corbett.
WILLIE O'MALLY,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
TIE OMAHA DAILY BEE, SUNDAY, MARCH e. 1897.

ton is only realized when the attempt is
made to frame an antitrust law in gen.
eral terms that will apply to all the COM
binations Of capital without applying
to the combinations OF w%orklngmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
Contempt of Court.

HHo VIly JOUTHHI.
A dozen expert doctors testified that an
Emporia woman had been so injured in a
railroad accident that maternity must be to
ner a thing unknown. She got damages on
this testimony, and the railroad appealed
to the supreme court, where, after years of
waiting, the decision of the lower court has
Just been affirmed In the meantime the
Emporia woman has given birth to three
children.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

Ex-President Cleveland may re-enter
She practice of law, but it can be put
down as certain that when it m to
the record of actual court work ex-Presi-
dent Harrison will b. head and shoulders
above his predecessor and his successor
in the presidential office.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

In throwing the white house grounds
open again to the public President Me
Kinley exhibits true democratic feeling.
Having consccrated the coming foui
years to the public service he sees nu
reason why he should deny the public
access TO the residence and grounds
which the people have provided for his
OCcllO1ncV
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

According to the latest official census
of Hawaii, out of n total population of
10000 only 3,OS6 are Americans, while
nearly nine-tenths of the whole are
native IIawaiians, Japanese. Chinese or
Portuguese, Is this the kind of pOpula-
ton the United states wants to annex?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

A mining company has been incorpo-
rated in Nebraska with n capital stock
of $2,50O,000. 1t will take n whole
army of prospectors to find the gullibles
to take all this paper at a fraction of
tho dollar.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
Progressive Euchre ana Churches.

Progressive euchre on a mammot scale
Tor prizes has well nigh displaced the old
time church fair as a method of reaching the
charitable. In Brooklyn the craze has been
raging for some time in almost every parish.
A check has come there as far as Catholics
are concerned. 1t is understood that Bishop
Mcdonnell has intimated to his pastors that
ne does not consider such gatherings in
consonance with the spirit of the Lenten
season. aud that until the penitential time
is over they must cease to be held under
church auspice3.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

With color photography perfected a
man ought to be able to indulge himself
IN carmine paint once and keep Il vivid
reminder of the excursion for the re-
malnder of his natural life.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

China is about to Introduce an i'm
proved postal service to take the place
Of the antiquated system of private
couricrs. China is to be credited with
good intentions, at any rate.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
business Revival,

Niope-DtinOCrdt
The reopening of the national bank in
Sioux City, Ia, which closed last November
10 a significant business pointer" Re-
sumption in all sorts of financial. CONNER
cial and industrial institutions will undoubt-
edly exceed suspensions five or ten to one
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

Honest men hav no incentive to
accept public Office so long as dishonest
men are allowed to remain at large III
punished after openly betraying public
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
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THE bee ON TRAINS.

All railroad ncwsboys nre
supplied with enough e
to accommodate every pas
scnger who wants tn rcnd u
newspaper. Insist upon hnv-
ing The bee. If you cannot
get II Bee on IL train from the
news agent, pIcnsc report
the fact, stating the train md
railroad, to the Circulation
Department of The Dee. The
nce is for sale on all trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

The state depository law has never
been honestly and conscientiously en-
forced. 1t is entitled to a fair trial be-
fore it is to be repealed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21
A Prescription for visions.

Those Omaha people who thought they
saw an airship float over the city would find
some vigorous outdoor exercise good for that
sort of tklnR.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

A Swiss chemist says he has discov-
cred the art of Misunderstanding. The
~playing-card manufacturer discovered
this long ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-21

Waiting for four years to roll around
appears twice as long to the aspiring
Oficeseekcr as it does to the retiring
o~ficeholder.