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Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
UNION pIcIFIC pRIDGE TOLLS.


The original Union Pacific bridge was
erected ut n cost of Sl,2OD,OOO ana
bonded for $1,000. 900. 1t is well known
that the bridge earned enough to pay for
itself every five years, after deducting
interest, expenses of maintenance and
repairs. The bridge was chartered In
1871. The bonds were to run twenty
years, and if the bridge receipts had all
been turned in there should have been
no unrcdcemcd bridge bonds of that
issue. But the financiering of the bridge
has always been on the heather Chince
plan. Nobody will ever know just how
much was actually earned and honestly
expended for the bridge. Suffice 1t tn
say. that nearly 100000 of the original
bond issue remains unpaid and the
bridge, which could be duplicated today
for 100000. will be included in the bill
of sale of the Union Pacific road, sub
iect to Il prior lien of over S1,1OODGO.
The reorganization plan contcmplatcs
taking up this Indebtedness with 4 per
cent bonds, which will make in round
figures n fixed charge on the Omaha
VI lSt vi f'.DV IL ~
fixed charge on $2.50o,O0O of bonds at s
per cent was 100000 Il year. and it is
safe to assume that the cost of main
tenance and repairs of the present bridge
will be no greater tina it was for the
first bridge. In fact, 1t is safe to assert
it will not be one-half as much.
The bridge tolls from 1872 to 1857
,-N,. 90 th, ,nf, nf U1n NOR llt. md MI
cents per passenger. The lowest present
bridge toll is 81 per car and % cents
per passenger. If, under the plan of
reorganization, the bridge is still to be
maintained as Il toll gate separate from
the railroad, which is wrong in principle
and unjustiliable in practice, he rates
should be readiusted- pro rata with the
changed conditions. The fixed charges
will have been decreased from 100000
to $4,000 Il year. and the toll should
be at least correSpondingly decreased.
The highest freight charge should not
| exceed $3.50 per car. and the passenger
rate 1917 cents.
Nothing has done more to retard the
| growth OF Omaha and to cripple its
commerce IMAM Inp P"NOrDltullI ulScTilil-
mating bridge tolls. From this embargo
it is to be hoped the foreclosure of the
Union Pacific will afford permanent re-
lief. 1t is to be hoped that the manage
ment of the reorganized road will be
| content with an income from the bridge
that will cover the fixed charges and
cost of maintenance, repair and opera
ton. If the policy that has been pur-
sued for twenty-five years to the detri-
ment of this city with respect to thu"
bridge We're pursued by every railroad
that expended millions for tunnels, via
duets and bridges in approaching trade
centers or terminal points, there would
have been government ownership of rail
roads long ago. Although foreclosure
is yet several months distant, it is not
too early for Omaha to a AM
paign for the reduction of the bridge
tolls and the abolition of the differcn-
tials as soon as the new management
takes control.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Notice has been served on the police
board by the council that it must kce.
expenditures within the proceeds of the
levy for police purposes. lnasmuch rs
the charter prescribrs the pay Of police
officers, the only way for the police
board to retrench is by reducing the
force. There is certainly no need of
two chief detectives or seven detectives
who do not detect anything. With Il
competent chief. half the detective force
can be dispensed with ana regular pa
trolmen utilized for detective work,
There is nothing in the charter that will
prevent the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners from abolishing useless
offices and dispensing with men whose
services are not needed or cannot b.
paid for out of the funds mt it's disposal
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

settled views on nearly all matters Of
public concern, enable him to reach con
illusions promptly on most subjects pre-
scented for his consideration. In these
respects he is one of the best equipped
chief magistrates the country has ever
had.
President Mckinley has grown in the
confidence of the country. He Is
stronger with the people today than
when he went into office. All have faith
in his sincerity of purpose, whatever
difference of opinion there may he as
SentS
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The establishment of postal savings banfs
would do much to inculcate in persons of
very moderate incomes the habits of thrift
for which the American once was noted.
Many who are willing to sacrifice much in
order to lay by money for future needs have
been discouraged in attempts at saving by
their experience with insecure banking in
rstitutiona. After losing money oGce or
twice in bank failures it is little wonder
that some prefer to spend their money
rather than practice self-denial only to see
their savings di:sipated in the hands of
others to whom thsy were intru:ted for safe
keeping. The federal government should
establish postal savings banks and thus offer
to those who desire 20 take on habits Of
thrift an absolutely secure place of deposit
for their savings.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
PASSING pLENsANTRIEs.

nl Rf'FSi' s FSfs r dS~a nc cn9% a 1SRs since 1Ss
II don't Know exactly" answered tho
Stocer,' but | know it's nigh onto twenty
years since he settled up with me-"
Indianapolis Iourna.: ''rhere." said the
~yoluminous contributor. ARE some gems of
"I$s" replied the, editor, as he reached
for his blue pencil, but they're uncut
gems"
Boston Transcripts, Grigson-1t was great
the people t as thS @V" cp pnrS'ii II. 'e"'"'NS "ro"
Sarton-Ah, but, talking of fun, you should
have heard the remarks of some of the
people after you went out.
Detroit Free Press: why thi. sign not
to touch this particular piece of ~statuary
with canes or umbrellas?' asked a visitor
at the art exhibit.
you could only do it justice with an TX"
Chicago Post: He had been arguing with
the senator for some time. but without
making much progress.
- don't believe you're open to conviction,
senator" he said at last.
'Oh, I don't know" answered the Jaw
maker. What's your bid?'
Washington Star, you mean to tell
me that YOU have found a large number
of men who are willing TO put all they
aiike?" SUM- u" ""
"Certainly,"' replied the socialist. why
cent to his name
indianapolis Journal: "Uniy one ulti-
matum this morning" reported the UNDER
ling.
mails said the sultan. Then his swart
cheek paled as an idea struck him. Can
1t be possible he asked himself, that I
am getting unpopular"
Detroit Free Press: 81 assure you,
madam" said he, that ! would not be
begging my bread from door to door If I
could but procure employment at my pro-
fession.'
Poor man replied the good woman. as
she handed out n pie, what is your pro.
session.
Il am an airship pilot, madam
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
IRON INDUSTRY ACTIVE.
At Present Rate, Production VIII ne
Greater Than Last Year.

81 A1NA . A'''NN' N'"'
The shutting down of a few iron furnaces
during June has been pointed TO as an ev-
idenee that the signs OF prosperity were mis-
leadtQg, since The iron industry has been gen.
orally considered one of the Thermometers
Of trade conditions, Even by less extreme
commentators il has been alluded to as an
adverse Indication. The facts in regard to
the iron output, however. expose the fallacy
OF these conclusions. A recent statement
OF the American Iron and Steel association
shows that the production of pig iron for the
first six months OF this year amounted to
4.4O3 .476 gross tons. as against 1916, 1856 tons
In the first half Of 1896 and .646, S9l tons In
tho second half. At the same rate the out
put for this year would amount to about
., 900. 900 tons. AS the maximum output yet
attained is oniy a little over 10000 900 tons,
1t shows that the furnaces have been more
than usually active. The comparison Is only
dlscouraglng when made with the first half
of 1896. Considering the low range Of prices
the showing Is very good. The recent fur
Their fall is explained by the existence OF &C
cumulated stocks, which will be quickly ex-
.austed as soon as the practically assured
business revival makes some headway.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
Not the Only Factor.

And let it first OF all be kept in mind that
nobody's tariff bill can either make or I'M
make the vast promise and potency of this
grand republic. teeming with natural wealth
and possessed of unbounded push and enter
prise, We have had good times under the
lowest tariffs and under the highest. The
integral factors that make for prosperity are
ultimately beyond the reach of all tariff
%tinkering, however much it may at times
disturb the regular course of business. 1t
is now the part of every patriotic American
to seize hold of some spoke of the chariot
of industry and trade and lend a. hand to
starting it. Once out of it's temporary ruts
1t is sure to move and make up for lost
time
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
THE PRESIDENTS VACATION.

President Mckinley has gone on an
extended vacation and the entire Ameri-
can people will wish him the greatest
possible enjoyment of Il well-earnpd rest.
Mr.. Mckinley may not have worked
harder, during the little more than four
months since he became president, than
did some Of his predecessors, but he has
been kept pretty fully occupied and
much of the time his duties have been
of a rather arduous and eXacting nature.
OF course the most serious strain on
him has been in hearing and considering
the applications of office seekers, though
he found Il way to relieve himself in part
of this task, the most annoying and per-
picking which Il president has to per-
form, by making senators and repre-
sentatives to Il large extent responsible
for appointments. He has been criti-
ciZed for this, but there Is much to be
said in c~ommendation of the plan, not
the least of which is that 1t saves the
executive mercy for more important
work. Mr.. Mckinley is Il m%ethodical
worker and he never allows himself to
become irritated. qualities which enable
him to accomplish a great deal in a given
IN without much wear II tear upon
his vital forces. Besides, his long ex-
perience in public affairs and his well
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

y VHIFHbV VHTUHICIt.
The idea of paying cash for signatures for
frontage petitions has been elaborated by OK
treasurer BARLEY of Nebraska, who is now
under sentence iQr defalcation, but who has
appealed his. case, and desires to get out on
bail. Owing to the heavy amount OF security
required he-has found difficulty in getting
the men to stand gocd for him. He has
adopted the ,expedient of paying SIC for each
81 200 bond secured. It is said that in this
way nearly the whole sum of the bond re-
CURED has been collected and that Barley
will soon apply for his release. The
authorities Of Nsbra5sa VIII do we'll to
closely the security OF a man who
offers To schet!tsieHat the rate OF l per cent.
That is too low a rate for money in these
DAYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
NO DISCRIMINATION AT KLoNDyKE
If canada Persists. This Country May
Adopt Rrtulintory Mensurcs.

The Canadian Journals which are bowling
for laws to exclude American miners from
the klOndyke gold d~igginCs are exhibiting
some of the spirit which has kept their coun.
try backward and feeble among the growing
and progressive nations elsewhere On the
continent. Canadians and ali other sorts and
conditions of men rushed to California. Pixies
Peak and the other gold d~igeinss of the
United States, They woIke under the same
conditions as Americans; and many of them
made fortunes and went home to spend them.
Laws discriminating against Americans in
the Klondyke region might provoke r~etaIia-
tiCn in the United States from which Canada
would suffer.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
rhnadelrhla North American.

IWTTWWVITWTN NVTIN NWVTIVlNs
The object OF the Dingley tariff was to
adjust rates for the equitable protection OF
American industry and the production OF
revenue. In the opinion OF It's advocates this
object has been attained to a greater extent
than In any Of the tariffs Of the past. In the
opinion OF Its opponents. the measure will
give neither protection nor Increased revc-
nues. AS no man can reach forward and
grasp the course OF events, these differing
opinions will have to be adjudicated by
actual experiment. The excessive importa-
tions to avoid the new duties will, OF course.
arfcct the revenues for a few months. But
we shall soon see whether the bill will not
give that impetus to industry which will
cause a resumption along the whole line. We
await the event.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
Climax of His Career.

The climax in the career Of William Nc
Kinley was reached when he signed
the tariff bill. If the ideas
embodied In the measure have been the
making OF him as a president of the United
States, il is meme the less true that to him,
quite as much as to any man, belongs this
renewed triumph OF the extreme protective
policy. The ambition of the candidate was
attained at the polls in November; the higher
presidential ambition to stamp into the
statutes of the nation those policies for
which he stood and by which alone his adj
ministration can hope to be distinguished
and remembered-for better or worse-is
now achieved within five months of the
inauguration.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Pat O: Halves is entitled to a gold
medal. He is the only republican in
Nebraska who could induce Il populist
legislature and n populist governor to
give him % per cent for collecting money
due Nebraska from Uncle Sam, when we
have six congressman and two senators
IN Washington capable of attending to
the states business.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

81 llulS blobc-btIHoCIhA
It Is an axiom of economics in the United
States that when the farmers are prosperous
the whole country is prosperous. In 1897 the
condition of the farmers is better than 1t was
before in half a dozen years. The crops are
large here and small abroad, which is one
reason why the increased home supply will
be accompanied by good prices. Another
reason is that the general business situation
here is improving steadily and rapidly, and
this will greatly increase the home demand.
The one country in the world In which the
pessimist will be an anachronism. for the
near future at least, is the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Despite sp the care bestowed upon 1t,
minor inc99sistencies and errors of copy
ing have doubtless crcpt into the tariff
bill during It's various changes in and
out OF coidh1ittce and conference. But
as a whole there will be no difficulty in
constituting and enforcing its provisions.
The few defects in the law will be easily
cured by pEqper amcndatory legislation
when congress next winter
in REGULAR session.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Property owners along streets ordered
paved have thirty days under the law
to designate the paving material they
wish used. But there is nothing in the
law to prevent them from signifyine
their desires in this respect within ten
days, and II a majority agree on any
one material the work can proceed with.
out further delay.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
THE BEE ON TRAINS.

All railroad newsboys nrc
supplied with enough Bees
to accommodate every pas
scnge who wants to rcad n
Insist upon nav
Ing The bee. H you cannot
net n Bec on u train from the
news agent, Dlense report
the fact, stating the train and
railroad, to the Circulation
Department Of The Dee. The
Bee is for sale on all trains.
INSIST ON HAVING THE BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
Work of Statesmen.


MIIWaukee WISCONSIN,.
Not visionary theorists. but practical states
men, were required to re-establish the condi-
lions of American prosperity, which had been
distributed by the meddling folly OF
charlataEs, beginning with Bland in 1878
and ending with Wilson in 1894. Practical
statesmen. representing the policies which
have been identified with American prosper
ity in the past. were placed in control Of
affairs by the suffrages OF the people in 1896.
The new tariff rs the first reward of the
popular wisdom exhibited in that election,
The next reward will be a measure Of cur
rency reform.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The British government explains how
it came to buy American steel rails for
the government-owned East Indian rail
way by the simple fact that the Ameri-
can bid was over $4,000 less than the
lowest competing British bid. When
American manufacturers are able to sell
steel rails to the British government by
undertaking all Corners, American in
dustry gains perceptibly in prestige.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The road seems clear to Union Pacific
foreclosure and reorganization. But it
must be remembered that the Hunting
ton syndicate is rcsourceful of eXpedi-
erts, and it is not certain whether it
has given up the task of o~bstructing the
termination of the Union Pacific receiv-
prShin.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

IL the proposed homeseekers' eXcur-
sions really consist of homeseekers they
ought not to want to visit any other state
after inspecting Nebraska. When it
comes to inducements held nj to home
seekers Nebraska stands at the front.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Should the secretary of war determine
to send a detail of United States troops
to Alaska he may feel safe from an
avalanche of applications from officers
to be assigned to a post whose special
attraction is a north pole climate ten
months out of twelve.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

In spite of all the assertions to the
contrary, The Bee has reason to believe
that the Omaha and Council Bluffs
bridge is II of the best paying invest
ments ia this section. 1t is the policy
OF the owners of al such corporations TO
minimize their revenues in order to mead
on popular demands for reduced fares
and Increased tax valuations.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Silver yesterday touched the lowest
point on the market ever scored. Wheat
n other farm products, on the other
hand, continue to rise or hold their own.
The popocratic doctrine that the price
of silver governs the price of wheat
must have been repealed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
FARMERS AnE PROSPEROUS.


Europe wants our gold. but this year
must take our wheat instead. This is a
most wholesome feature of the present sit
uation. European aid to the stock market
does not come through buying securities,
but through buying our products, which is
the most substantial assistance that could
be given. Our wheat goes forward for con
sumption, never to return. IL our stocks
had gone forward they would have come
back again at an inconvenient time. in all
probability at a higher range OF prices than
they had been purchased,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Powderly will take the reins as com
missioner of immigration ad interim, but
the senate may have something to say
yet as to whether his new position shall
year term.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

eclcs by politicians whose hopes Of onice lie
In Its defeat. As a consequence II may be
doubted 10 the Dingley law ever becomes a
political issue, except as republicans proudly
refer to 1t as an evidence Of the wisdom OF
republican rule, II may be predicted also
that the method by which the Mckinley adj
ministration has early got it's leading policy
enacted into law will be Initiated by future
administratlcOs elected on legislative issues.
Thus 1t may be said that a practical and rad
ical change in our legislative methods has
been brought about.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
Importnnt GrnErnnhfcnI Enct.

ALlnneapOllS times.
The current discussions of Alaska serve to
recall a geographical fact that is not of gen
eral Knowledge. 1t is that when we include
Alaska, the, United States extends farther
west than it does east from San Francisco.
This information will have a tendency to
widen the scope Of these young men who are
being constantly urged to go west.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The Ak-Sar-Ben is doing great work
In establishing and cementing an era of
good feeling between the people of
Omaha and the people of neighboring
Nebraska towns. In this work the local
organization deserves every encourage
mpnt
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Parties leaving the city for
the summer can have The
Bee scnt to them regularly
by notifying The Bee busf-
ness Tic in or by
mail. The address will be
changed ms often rs desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
Beginning to Hedge.
DNgtnn ID,1t

But, when all is said, will not this tariff
bring prosperity? No, it will not. Pros
perity is coming there is reason to be.
lieve that it is close at hand. Its sprout-
ings are seen on every hand. But it is
coming in spite of a tariff whose only eff
feet can be to make it harder for industry
to recover the ground lost by the great com
mercial depression.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Detroit Journal.
AS a whole the Dingley law is satisfactory
to protecttonists, and 1t is immaterial
whether the free traders are pleased.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
Better Than It's Predecessor.

The Dingley bill is better, very much bet
ter, in itself and in history. than its prede-
cossor was. The new act is the product of
influences more creditable to the American
people, is more just to all sections OF the
country, is less subservient to private as
opposed to public interests and was con-
structed on lines vastly more nearly in
conformity to sound ethical and economic
principles. Thu people of the United States
as a whole, are justly to be congratulated.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The republican county committee
should be called ut once. There are only
four weeks from now to the state con-
vention and the voters should have at
least two weeks notice Of the primary
plnptiop
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
THE NEW TARIFF LAW.
Accomplished Two Purposes.

Chicago Inter OCEAN.
The Mckinley tariff accomplished two
purposes; it protected home industries and
made them prosperous. and it provided am
pie revenue. The Dingley law is all but
certain to do likewise. The Wilson tariff
crippled our home industries. and did not
produce sufficient revenue from imports for
the necessary expenses OF government.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Many honest populists are discover
ing that the cheap money will-o' the-w!sl
is nothing but "A delusiOn and n snare
utilized by clever demagogues TO keen
themselves In political favor. When
their eyes have been fully opened to thu
receptions that have been practiced
upon them these populists win be found
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

why is 1t not as easy to prosecute the
owner of a slot machine for keeping
gambling devices as for failing to pay
the license?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The people of Nebraska are slowly but
surely becoming convinced that n di-
vision-of-the-spoils fusion does not mean
retrenchment or reform.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

With the tariff law a reality, some of
those various local projects for new man
ufacturing enterprises at Omaha ought
to take tangible form.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

1t must be remembered that the State
fair will be held in Omaha in Septem-
Der and rs usual will be greater, grander
and better than ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
w hat, Indeed.

WOrCester Telegram.
When the wheat season is ended the coun-
try Will be 500 900, 900 richer from that
source than last year.
What is that but prosperity?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

More than a year will elapse before 1t can
become an issue in a national election. BY
that time its effects can be judged in the
light Of actual experience and not by vague
fears, partisan anger or demagogical proph-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

Mexican silver dollars down to 45 cents
and steadily declining. There must be
new crimes against silver committed
every day.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29
wheat SKATERS a Theory.
E1aba- nop,,,r,t

A bushel of wheat is worth nearly twice
as much as the bullion in a silver dollar.
Prof. Coins favorite economic theory, like
his money, is subject to a discount of so per
cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The 1898 meet of the League Of Ameri-
can Wheelmen would look well in the
list of Omaha's exposition year attrac-
fippc
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

The man who attends strictly to his
own business is not complaining these
DAYS,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-07-29

making thalE way into the ranks of the
republican harty. which was founded as
the true reform party.