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Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
JUDGES IN POLITICS.

The question to what extent judges on
the bench should participate in politics
is still being discussed as an echo of the
recent campaign. From the abstract
standpoint there is no for dispute
that political PROSECUTING should not be
allowed to interfere with judicial tune
tons. When the judge goes on the bench
he is expected to lay aside politics and
creed, as well as personal favoritism,
and to interpret the law without dis
elimination or Partially. To use the in
Auenee of his judicial position on the
bench to promote political craftsmanship
on the bench is also admitted to be of
questionable propriety. On the other
hand, because a lawyer dons the judicial
robes does not necessarily deprive him
Of his right Of citizenship or his right to
express his views on men and measures
even though they involve political is
sues.
In this connection a statement by
Judge Grosscup of the federal circuit
court at Chicago, called forth by criti-
eism of his action in presiding over a
republican rally in the recent campaign,
expresses the most sensible view of the
matter. Among other things the judge
says:
Is not the real objection to a Judge at
tending political meetings the fact that
participation in politics offends-whether
rightly or wrongly makes no difference
large portion Of our n~eighbors and con-
stituents? The not wishing to give offense
is the main reason that would keep me
away from a political meeting. But that,
too, has its limitations. So far as
promotion in the judicial line is concerned
l have always felt that II would come, II 1t
came at all, from the quality of the sery-
ice on the bench and from nothing else.
Had l considered participation in a political
meeting in connection with promotion the
argument would have been against. rather
than for going there.
And he concludes by saying:
The ideal Judge lie the one who the
moment he ascends the bench leaves the
world behind him, allowing his judgment
to swing as the pendulum swings. Just to
the influences OF the courtroom. Nor is It
so difcult to do that as the layman thinks.
When the Judge is OF the bench he ought
to be like any other self-respecting man
among men.
shell. Summed up in a word judges in
politics are not half so dangerous as
politicians on the bench.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
LIES MIRROR.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
The world, my friends, is a looking glass
Before which men and women pass
In a motley crowd and a mingled mass
OF sorrow and bliss and glee.
1t reflects what passes before its face,
Happiness, honor, woe, disgrace
Its lights and its shades keep steady pace
With what before 1t may be.
Face the world with a load of care,
Groaning aloud of troubles to bear
1t will show you nothing but dark despair,
And life's but to mourn and, NOPE;
But show 1t a spirit full of fight.
OF burdens and worries making light,
And 1t s~traightway grows a prospect bright,
Nerving you: on to hope.
Look at the world with a bitter heart,
With friendship and love as things apart
From the daily life of it's busy mart,
And the world holds no good for you.
Go to the world with an open hand,
And it's narrow limits will soon Expand
And it's cynic humor will understand
e With you the good and true.
The world gives back Just what. II sees;
You can make II mirror whatever you
please.
Deceit for meanness comfort for ease
Twill give you back guile for guile.
Or virtue for good-it will mirror true;
Yours is the say what II shall do;
II you want the worlds face bright to you,
Then look at II with a smile.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT.

Chicago Post: A priest at Naples gave
his congregation such a realistic picture
OF hell that a panic resulted, in which many
were hurt. Now and then a page from
the dark ages manages to get itself bound
in the enlightened history which we are
supposed to be making.
Detroit Free Press: 9TH great need Of
mankind at the present time" said Rev.
DR.. Nehemiah Boynton in his Sunday morn
ing sermon. "is the espousing Of the creed
Of bitterness; a realization OF the fact that
he is not the only individual on earth"
This is rather a free translation Of that
exquisite sentiment Of the vaudeville stage:
Remember you're not the only tin can on
the dump"
st. Louis Republic: Pope Leo's encycllcal
appointing a commission to interpret the
scriptures "as the needs OF the hour re-
quire" is a recognition OF advanced thought
which is worthy of the progressive spirit
which has been manifested in so many
ways by the pontiH. This commission will
have final authority. Modern research has
changed many things and none more than
certain assertions concerning the inter-
probation Of Holy Writ.
Minneapolis Times: Who SHAH say that
thirteen" is unlucky and, thus saying, re-
member that It is the numeral attached to
the name OF the great Leo, ruling pontif
OF the Catholic church, His holiness is
reported as having promised. doubtless In
semi-jocular fashion. to remain alive for
three years and greet a loving subordinate
upon his text visit to Rome. Sincerely do
the people In Christendom, Professionals and
Catholic, orthodox and heterodox, faithful
and agnostic, hope that the good old man
can keep his promise. This world Is a
better world for the living in It Of Leo
XIII and any sectarian who disputes tina
proposition is to be pitied-as he would
be by the gentle old prince whose court Is
in the vatican.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

lies from territorial raids and campaigns
OF conquest, which have been in prog
ress throughout the rest Of the world.
For this protection and security the
United States should have the hearty
good will Of every southern republic, yet
evidence is not lacking that the people
Of some Of them are not friendly to
this country, though most willing to ac-
cept its assistance whenever trouble
arises with a foreign government. AS
soon as Venezuela, for example, was
seriously threatened by Great Britain
and Germany, she looked to the United
States to see that no injustice was done
and she is still expecting moral support
from this country in the efforts to effect
an amicable adjustment of the difficulty.
The independent countries of this hemi-
sphere owe a great debt of gratitude to
the United States and there is no ex-
cuse for the distrust and suspicion with
which some of them regard us. We
should have their unqualified friendship
and confidence. which we have made
every effort, even to the extent Of en-
dangering u own peace, to obtain.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

A scientific investigation Of the phe-
nomena of sleep states that many people
go through life without having been really
wide-awake. Evidently the investigation
was conducted in Kansas City.
The striking school children of Chicago
had their grievances settled in the wood
shed In the usual affectionate manner. The
soothing influence Of the parental slipper
applied to the right spot at the right time
seems to defy the changes Of time.
st. Louis has a real heroine in Mrs. Al
wilde Lii, who rlsked her life to rescue q
pet cat from the %perilous perch it had taken
to lead an evening serenade. Mrs. LII
dropped fifteen feet, sprained an ankle and
battered three ribs, but the cat escaped in
jury.
A young woman applicant for a rural
school In Kansas was questioned by the ex-
aiming board: What is your position
upon whipping children?" my usual posi-
tion," responded the applicant, "is OF a
chair, with the child held firmly across my
knee. face downward" She got the Job.
When the attorney general of Arkansas
reminded the governor Of that state that he
(the governor) was a stranger to truth; a
rude boot Of Joy echoed through the ONCE
of the Fort Smith News-Record and Andrew
Jackson Kendrick danced a midway two
step out of sheer ecstacy.
A ~coroner's jury In New York. after ex-
e~rcising its collective gray matter for a
fortnight. declares that no one is to blame
for the explosion of fireworks in Madison
square on election night, by which fifteen
persons were Killed and scores injured. Like
the cowboy gun In border days, the fire.
works went OF spontaneously"
A Nebraska farmer who witnessed a game
of foot ball for the hrst time on ThanksgIv-
ing day gives his impressions Of the game in
picturesque style. Nothing new about II"
he said. Just let twenty big hogs out on
a soft field any day and then throw Town a
peck or so Of corn in a sack. and see 'em
go for it, and you'll know about what a
game Of foot ball looks to a farmer
In Its heroic efforts to attain the emil
nence Of a model city st. Louis is cutting
novel capers. A bunch Of thirsty n~eighbors
rendered a COW bell serenade to a newly
married couple and demanded the custo-
mary keg Of beer. The bridegroom gen.
erously responded. and filled a few Of the
crowd with a charge OF birdshot. IL was
Just as effective as beer in scattering the
mob.
Mr.. Andrews. Detroit's farmer banker.
has landed in the penitentiary at last. AS
this gentlemanly crook got away with over
$500. 900 Of other peoples money. he should
be able TO bring the necessary pressure TO
bear upon the pardoning power. The fact
that his family g~rieves for his company
evokes gobs OF sympathy from former
benehciaries OF Andrews sharp practice.
His victims. however, are satisfied with his
present position
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
RESTORE TIE CANTEEN.

Perhaps congress at the coming ses-
sion will not be disposed to restore the
army canteen, which was abolished at
the last session as a concession to pro-
hibitiOn sentiment, but the facts made
public by the War department from re-
ports of army officers present what
must seem to unprejudiced people to be
an irresistible appeal for the early res
toration of the canteen. Instead
of it's abolition being prOmOtive of tenn
perance in the army, it is shown most
conclusively hat it has been conducive
to intemperance. Hundreds of saloons
have been opened near military posts,
with the result that drunkenness has
greatly increased, assertions have be-
come more numerous, discipline has
been impaired and there has come both
physical and moral deterioration. Not
a post commander has yet expressed the
opinion that the abolition of the canteen
has had a beneficial effect.
This condition of affairs should not be
permitted to continue and congress
ought to accept without question the
uniform and unqualified testimony o.
the officers Of the army on the subjecL.
OF course the prohibitionists will make
a strong fight to have the law stand,
but all the arguments and claims they
made to secure its passage have been
utterly confuted and discredited.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

A declaration by Senator Depew is be-
Ing quoted to the effect that in his
opinion DISQUALIFICATION operates as a
rstraint upon great combinations. be-
cause in pressing their credit to the
limit by %capitalizing prospective as well
as present profits they become an easy
mark for competing concerns. How to
reconcile this specious plea, however,
with the notorious fact that were II not
for the profits attendant upon over
capitalization gathered in from the
stock-Jobbing operations the main. in
centive for these combinations would
be wanting, presents a puzzling prOpo-
sition. Senator Depew should furnish
Q diagram with his argument
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
oULr1vArrSe AMERICAN GOOD WILL

President Castro Of Venezuela appears
disposed to cultivate the good will of
the United States. In a recent interview
he said that his country entertains cor
dial and sympathetic friendship for the
UAited States and desires the closest
relations with this country. He added
that the Monroe doctrine is Of the great,
est possible importance aud value and
should be accepted by the Pan-Ameri-
can nations, which should be bound in
indissoluable ties Of comfy and friend
ship.
These are cOmmendable sentiments,
whateEer may be thought of their sin
cerity, and they express what ought to
be the prevailing feeling throughout the
South American republics. Venezuela
has, indeed, n special reason for feeling
friendly toward the United States. A
few years ago this country i~nterposed
in a controversy that had become very
serious for the southern republic and
succeeded in having the issue submitted
to arbitration. That was an instance
involving danger to Venezuelan terri
tory and called for an application of the
Monroe doctrine. But the other coun-
tries Of South America have reason to
be friendly toward and to cultivate the
good will OF the United States for the
security that has been given them
against possible foreign aggression.
While the rival European nations have
been c~onquering, colonizing and dividing
Asia, Africa and extending their sway
over vast areas, in the period since the
Monroe doctrine was declared, their
holdings in the western hemisphere have
not been increased. Respect for that
principle, stronger. now than ever, has
excluded the spanish-American repub-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
Education of Indian ChiIdren.
MINNEAPOLIS Times,

M|lnneapoHS IlmeS,
II the Indians Of the Saptee and Omaha
reservation in Nebraska have petitioned for
the admission Of their children to the reg
uiar district schools, all honor to the In
dians. They state in support Of their re-
quest that Indian schildren are likely to be-
come civilized more rapidly II they are per-
mitted to minglo with the whites in the
days Of their childhood. They believe their
children will be inspired with a higher am
bition and better fitted to make a success
full struggle for a livelihood. This may not
be quite in line with the theory Of the In
dian Rights association, but II It means that
the Indians are becoming impressed with
the idea that the best thing for a man,
whether he be red, white or black, is to go
out into the world and work for a living,
there is that much gained.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
MINISTER WUs LAST Word.


That able man Of affairs as well as ac-
complished diplomat, WI Ting-fang, in
his address to the business men Of San
Francisco pressed upon them a lesson
which they, in common with the mer-
chants and manufacturers Of the United
States generally, nave been too slow in
learning. His point is the necessity Of
studying ami conforming to the business
methods of the Chinese II we would In
crease business In that vast market to
the possible maximum, tn promote which
the late minister is now returning to
China to become head Of the department
Of commerce.
In foreign trade Americans have fallen
short Of their opportunity by inappre-
citation Of the tastes, habits and demands
Of the customers. 1t is singular that
business men alert and eager to cater to
the demands of their own public should
be so slow with respect to the people of
other countries who have p~eculiarities
as marked as our own. But until com.
paratively recently the dominating OBJ
ject Of American manufacturers and
merchants was almost solely the supply
Of the American market For years the
consular reports have teemed with com.
plants that they refuse to comply with
foreign requirements in quality and pat
tern OF goods and methods Of packing,
as well as with the system OF credits and
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
NATIONAL LIVE o SUPERVISION

NATIONAL LIVE STOCK SUPERVISION
The outbreak of contagious cattle
disease in the vicinity of Boston strik-
ingly illustrates the Importance of the
foreign market to the live stock pro-
ducers of the United States and of the
system of nations. inspection and quar-
antine in maintaining 1t. The price Of
the export surplus has a vital influence
on domestic prices. To have the foreign
market suddenly closed would be a blow
that would be severely felt on every
farm and cattle range throughout the
west, and in fact by every interest Of
the community. Even the temporary
closing Of the single port of Boston to
transit Of western cattle must cause
great loss and excite universal appre-
hension.
1t is certain that if there were not an
efficient system of federal quarantine
the infection of cattle in New England
would be speedily followed by indis-
criminate exclusion Of American live
stock from all European markets. The
European countries are exceedingly
jealous of our live stock interests and
their own cattle growers ana farmers
would eagerly take advantage of such a
situation, as has been repeatedly demon
strated. 1t is not unlikely that serious
effort will now be made in this direction.
The power to close great ports and to
embargo extensive districts is an impe-
rial one, and it's use by the national gov
eminent in the inspection and quaran-
tine regulations was s%trenuously OPP
posed on this score. But obviously moth
ing less could be adequate. The interest
to be guarded is a national interest, and
one of the greatest of national interests.
The authority Of the states separately
falls far short of meeting the emergency.
The movement of cattle is essentially
interstate, reaching from Texas to Mon
tana and from the ranges to the corn
growing states, while from the latter
through the eastern ports to final mar
ket it is international. 1t will, we are
sure, prove fortunate that the national
government has been clothed with power
to safeguard this movement at every
stage.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30


The opinion of the federal court OF
appeals at st. Louis is remarkable for
fatty overruling the decision of the Iowa
courts on a point involving construction
Of the state constitution. The Iowa SUI
preme court recently held that bonds
issued by a water plant and to be paid
out of a special tax are not to be reck-
oned as, within the 8 per cent constitu-
tional limitation on municipal indebted
ness, and the federal court of appeals
now holds the exact contrary. The case
will go to the supreme court Of the
United States, and the attorney general
will intervene on behalf Of Iowa. The
point is Of great interest because the
decision Of the state supreme court
opened the way for a multitude Of cities
and towns to provide and operate mu-
nicipal utilities, a method of supplying
light, water and the like which has
proved highly satisfactory where the
municipalities have been free to try 1t.
whereas the contrary ruling keeps them
at the mercy OF private franchised cor
pOratiOns.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

From the strenuous way the Western
Union is bucking the removal Of the tele-
graph poles by the Pennsylvania Rail
road company from Its right of way, in
dications are that a franchise to use the
public highway must be worth having
and worth fighting for, although when it
comes to the matter of taxation 1t is so
freely represented as worthless.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

The unofficial membership roll for the
Fifty-eighth congress shows that the pO-
litical parties will divide In the house
with POS republicans and 17s demo
Gratis, leaving the republican majority
exactly thirty. This is not quite as
large a republican prepOnderanee as in
the present house. but in view OF the
positive claims Of the democrats that
they would take a majority OF the con-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

1t should not be overlooked that
Krupp, the great gunmaker, who at the
time of his death. a week ago, was by
far the richest man in Germany. has
left two young daughters as sole heirs
to his fortune. IL turn about is fair
play, these young ladies should, in the
due eours of time. contract American
alliances to Offset the American heir
esses who have been annexed by titled
foreigners.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

The trustees of the Carnegie institu-
ton have had advice rendered them as
to how to spend the money at their dis.
posal, embracing nearly every con
ceivable scheme except the establish
ment of an endowed newspaper. We
suggest that if they want to make a
ten-strike they might furnish the public
with a newspaper that does not need
the money from either subscribers or
advertisers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
A Mischievous Notion.
Chicago Chronicle.

Pension Commissioner Ware DEGREES that
women clerks who get married must resign
their places. maintaining that when a
woman marries she should be supported by
her husband. This doctrine will be deemed
mischievous and revolutionary by a very
numerous class of citizens who HOLLAND
exemplify-the theory that a woman who
gets married should expect to support her
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
t looks pretty substantial in cold
iRures.

Renewed efforts are foreshadowed TO
promote further legislation restricting
foreign immigration into this country,
with a view to putting the bars up
against all who are not able to read and
write their own language. The extrem-
lists are getting very particular these
days. II such a restriction had been
enforced upon the fathers Of the repub-
lie a great many Of our most useful citi-
zens would not be here today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
Truth in Diplomacy.
Portland Oregonian.

IUINIdLU OIbBUHIdN.
Minister WI, among other good things
in his goodbye speech, said tina the age
of deception on the part of the diplomat
is gone. Freely interpreted, this means
that the modern diplomat is not sent
abroad to lie for his country. Perhaps
a large part Of the generous and friendly
in which Minister WI is held
in this country is due to his practice Of
this new order OF things in diplomacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
Unkindest Cut of All.
Boston Transcript.

DOSNoh 1IdHSCIlpls
The most unkindest cut Of all to Mr..
Bryan is the decision Of the state Of Ne
braska to invest 5000, 900 of its school fund
in Massachusetts, gold bonds. Times
changed wonderfully in Nebraska and
elsewhere since 1896, and Nebraska has
changed with them, being now a republican
that insists on making investments
on the gold standard basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

And now the declaration is made on
scientific authority. that pop corn is an
excellent food product whose value, es-
pecially for children, is not properly APP
preciated. Before it can compete with
the favorite prepared cereals, however,
1t viii have to be christened by some
other name and be advertised extern
siyely under a popular trade mark.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

President Mitchell's experience in the
coal strike inquiry ought to stand him
In good stead in case he should later
want to go into the expert testimony
business and make a living.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

Congressman Littlefield says he is not
yet prepared to nou his retirement
as a candidate for the speakership. Such
an announcement, in fact, is a useless
Formally.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

II does not appear just why Dave
Mercer has not filed the statement of
campaign expenses required by law.
But so far as information is concerned,
1t makes little difference. unless he
would make a statement of very differ
ent character from the VIGOROUSLY false
exhibits filed in his previous campaigns.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30

1t is a little curious that the Cramps
~Shipbuilding company, in the same cir
cular in which is announced the omis-
sion of the usual dividend on it's stock,
asserts that its profits have increased.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
No Royal Road i'm sight.


An interesting light on the subject Of
government ownership Of railways comes
from Victoria, Australia, where the 10000
employees of the government railway, de-
feated in an attempt to elect Legislators
who would raise their pay and shorten their
hours, are threatening to strike. Evidently
there is no royal road to industrial peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-30
Frederick s. Johnson, President.
Geo. E. Salladin, Cashier.
THE NEBRASKA STATE BANK
Neb.. Nov. Il.

MILFORD, Neb.. Nov. II. 1902.
II. d. Nicely, Manager,
Equitable Life Assurance Society,
Omaha, Neb.
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render value my ordinary life Tontine
Policy maturing September 18th last.
At the time this policy was written
1 doubted somewhat the wisdom of the
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that It is not two or three times larger.
1t is a matter that speaks well for
your own business stability and like
wise for the good management Of the
company that you took my applica-
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later ~IFreceiye the surrender value OF
the policy from your hands.
with best wishes for your future
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