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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

ITO those Of us who were the comrades
and contemporaries of the dead that are
buried here, who survived the ordeal of
battle and who live to bless the day, there
is nothing either strange or unnatural in
this, because we have seen 1t coming for a
long time; we have seen It coming in the
kinship Of ties even as close as those of a
commo country; in the robust intercourse
OF the forum and the marketpIace; in the
sacred interchanges of the domestic affec-
lions, but, above all, In the prattle of chill
dren who cannot distinguish between the
grandfather who wore the blue and the
grandfather who wore the gray.
1T is required Of no man-whichever flag
he served under-that he make any re-
nunciation shameful to himself, and there
fore dishonoring to these grandchildren, and
each may safely leave to history the cast
ing OF tie balance between antagonistic
schools OF thought and opposing camps in
action, where the essentials Of fidelity and
courage were so amply met. Nor is it the
part OF wisdom to regret a tale that is told.
The issues that evoked the strife Of Sec
tions are dead issues. The conflict, which
was thought to be i~rreconcilable and was
certainly Inevitable, ended more than thirty
years ago. 1t was fought to It's bloody
conclusion by fearless and honest men. To
some the result was logical-to others it
was disappointing-to all 1t was final. AS
no mar disputes 1t, let no man deplore 1t.
Let us tho rather believe that it was need
full TO make us a nation. Let us the rather
look upon it as into a mirror. seeing not
the desolation Of the past. but the radiance
Of the future, and in the heroes OF the
new north and the new south who con-
tested in generous rivalry I'D the fire.
swept steep of Ell Caney and side by side re-
emblazoned the national character in the
waters about Corregidor. let us behold
hostages for the old north and the old
south blent together in a union that knows
neither point of the compass and has flung
its geography into the sea.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

Great as were the issues we have put
behind us forever. yet greater issues still
rise dimly upon the view.
who shall fathom? Who shall forecast
them? l seek not to lift the veil on what
may lie beyond. 1t is enough for me to
know that I have a country and that my
country leads the world. / have lived to
look upon its dismembered fragments whole
again; to see 1t. like the tabled bird Of
wondrous plumage upon the Arabian des-
ert, slowly shape itself above the flames
and ashes of a coniagration that threat
ened to devour It; / have watched It gradu-
ally unfold it's magnificent proportions
through alternating tracks Of light and
shade; / have stood in awe-struck won
der and fear lest the glorious fabric should
fade into darkness and prove but the in
substantial pageant OF a vision; when, 10,
out Of the misty depths of the far-away
Pacific came the booming OF Dewey's guns.
quickly followed by the answering voice
Of the guns OF Sampson and Shafter and
schley, and / said: 1T is not a dream. 1t
is Gods promise redeemed. With the night
Of sectional confusion that is gone. civil
strife has passed from the scene and. IN
the light Of the perfect day that is come
the nation finds as the FIRST fruit OF its
new birth OF freedom, another birth OF
greatness and power and renown.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

Fully realizing the responsibilities Of
this and the duties that belong to IT, /, for
one, accept It and all that 1t brings with Il
and implies. thankful that /. too. am an
American. wheresoever its star may lead 1
shall follow. hothing loath or doubling;
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30


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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

Detroit Free Press: Mr.. S~impsen-Is
your musical director a man of ability2"
places all the prettiest girls In the front
row.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

PHILADELPHIA Press: TITS wonderful"
said the meditative man. "how one small
word, insignificant In itself. may induce an
endless train of thought, speaking volumes
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

Chicago Tribune: This is the funniest
town l ever saw" said the unsophisticated
visitor, who had taken a drive about the
city and was looking at things from the
top Of a skyscraper.
Glow so7"
well, you put gravel on the roofs of
your buildings and wooden pavements on
your streets"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

Chicago Post: "Sayl that dollar you
loaned me was counterfeit"
"Was it?'
'It was"
''Then It's the first loan I ever made you
in which there was no loss to me-"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30

Yes" replied the caustic man. take
the word but for instance. when a woman
says: of course it's none of my business,
Aut -
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
srUEFER'S FOOL FRIENDS.

Some people never appreciate generous
treatment That fact is illustrated by
the fool friends of State Treasurer
Stuefer, who seek to make a martyr Of
him, when everybody knows that he is
simply the victim of his own wrong
doing. Their attempt to create the i'm
preston that the opposition of The Bee
to his denomination was inspired by
malice or some personal grievance will
scarcely deceive anybody familiar with
Mr.. Stuefer's career as treasurer.
When the republican party declared
against speculative fnanciering by Gus
todians of public funds and demanded
the publication of monthly exhibits
showing the amounts of public money
in their custody and where they were
and duty bound to live up to the plat
form pledge. His failure to do SO sert-
ously imperiled party success last fall.
The subsequent exposure of his bond
deals made his reelection impossible.
Whether his intentions were good or
bad, the fact that he had placed $4,000
of school money in the hands OF a mid
dleman and allowed him to consummate
a bond purchase for the permanent
school fund, whereby he pocketed
$4,000, stood out against Stuefer. No
end of explanations could palliate this
wrong, nor could even the crediting of
the Interest on illegal deposits on the
treasury books vindicate him.
Treasurer Stuefer's first impulse to re-
sign was right His second impulse
not to stand for denomination was ra-
tional. His resentment because he was
not allowed to jeOpardize the ticket this
year is both childish and foolish.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
NOTES.

They may call him Admiral Clark on
cially. but to the people he'll always be
CLARK of the Oregon"
Charles Frederick Haviland of the IA
nous family Of chinaware makers OF
France, is seriously i'll in Denver.
Bourke Cochran is now an Ii. D. In
his case 1t probably means doctor Of lam
guage, which he can toss of to the queens
taste.
So Reggie Vanderbilt will not receive
his degree from Yale. He Is backward In
his studies. He seems to be as much OF
a success as a student as a soldier.
Charles F. Lumis of San Diego, Cal. re-
Gently appointed to choose a new home
for Warmers ranch Indians, speaks Span
ish huently and is also familiar with many
Of the Indian dialects.
DR.. ]. w. Mauck, treasurer Of the Chi
cago & Milwaukee railway, has Just been
elected president OF Hillsdsle college at
Hillsdale, Mich. He was for a time presi-
dent of the University of South Dakota.
There is considerable rivalry as to which
city has the youngest mayor. but the octo-
Renarian, ex-Attorney General Williams
who has Just been elected mayor of Port
land, Ore, seems TO be the nestor OF them
all.
Father McGraII, chaplain of Dixie, which
recently carried supplies to Martinique
while there collected a complete file OF Il
Colonie," the only newspaper published on
the island. for an entire year up to the de-
struction OF st. Pierre.
The Cincinnati friends OF the late Jack
Dempsey, the p~ugilist, undertook to raise
a fund for the erection Of a monument
over his grave. After two months diligent
effort 81 has been subscribed and nearly
half the amount paid in.
Congressman Beidler has a hne farm nine
miles from Cleveland and serves milk to
1000 families In that city. Someone asked
him: do you Pasteurize your milk?" and
the congressman made answer: mo. l
think it's better to pasturize the cows"
Emory college at Oxford, Ca. at its com
mencement bestowed the honorary degree
Of Doctor OF Literature upon Joel Chandler
Harris, author OF Uncle Remus." 1t was
the nrst time Emory college had bestowed
this degree and It was the only honorary
degree conferred by the college 81 this
commencement.
Clarence Hale, brother'of Senator Eugene
Hale, who has been appointed the United
states district Judge OF Maine. has served
as city solicitor OF Portland and as a
member OF the legislature ard is widely
known in the pine tree state. He Is a
member of the Maine Historical society
and has one of the best private Libraries
in New England.
Not long ago Congressman Curtis OF
Kansas received a letter making lurtd COM
plant against the postmaster OF a little
town whom the writer charged With pay
| ing too much attention to selling whisky.
The congressman advised his correspondent
to prefer charges against the postmaster,
but a few days ago received another letter
saying: Since ! wrote you before the
postmaster and / have gone into partner
ship. He's going to sell the stamps and
| I'm going to sell the whisky"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25

The franchise negotiations which have
been in progress between the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad and the representatives Of
the corporation OF New York City afford
not only that city. but all cities. a valuable
and interesting object lesson. They estab-
lish a general precedent Of great impor-
lance, set new financial standards and in
dictate a new and rich municipal asset that
In most business centers is all the time
growing. The significance OF the transac-
ton is in proportion to its magnitude. The
committee OF the Rapid Transit commits
sion, consisting OF it's chairman, Comp
troller Grout. and one other, appointed
to complete arrangements with the railroad,
feels bound to say that the representa-
tives OF the Pennsylvania company have
presented their case frankly and that, al
though 1t was not always easy to bring
them to see the interest OF the city from
the standpoint Of those whose duty It was
to represent the city. nevertheless they
have been neither illiberal nor unreason-
able
The management Of that company en-
Joys an enviable reputation for shrewdness,
but 1t is a part OF that shrewdness, even
II we give 1t no higher praise. not to drive
too sharp a bargain with the public. It
has found its profit In serving the public
rather than In preying upon 1t. 1t is true
that the road hoped and doubtless expected
to make better terms for itself In the large
operations in and about New York in which
1t is about to engage. The public GER
tainly expected that It would, judging from
all past experiences with corporations and
franchises. But a new and better method
OF dealing with this class Of assets is
rapidly growing In favor. Perhaps Boston
has helped on the movement somewhat, but
1t has remained for New York to give us
the most conspicuous and comprehensive
exempliacation of 1t that has anywhere
been presented. Comptroller Grout makes
the claim that this franchise is on terms
more acceptable to the city than any other
ever agreed upon, and that IL all railroad
and other corporations using the streets
were to pay on the same basis as that
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
CORONATION PosrPoNEMEHr

Swiftly following the report from
London that King Edward appeared to
be in his usual health came the an
nouncement of his serious Illness from
a most dangerous malady, making nee
essary the postponement Of the corona
ton. For the past two weeks the con-
dition Of the kings health has caused
much anxiety In England, notwithstand-
ing the %reassuring statements from day
to day Of the physicians, and a dis
patch a few days g stated that odds
Of 100 to 3 were given against the
coronation occurring, or in other words
the rates on the risk of the kings living
until June 26 ruled at 3 per cent pre-
MUM, many thousands of pounds ster-
ling having been underwritten on this
basis. This showed to what extent pub
lie had grown in certain
circles.
1t was commonly supposed, as indi-
Gated by the statements of the physi-
clans, that King Edward was merely
suffering from the effects of a severe
cold contracted at the Aldershot mill
tary review, but the ailment which re-
quired a surgical operation undoubtedly
had its inception long before the review
and perhaps was preying upon the
kings system for weeks, its develop
ment doubtless accelerated by the eX-
posure and the arduous duties to which
he has recently been subjected. These
have been very wearing to a physical
system by no means so vigorous as 1t
outwardly appeared to be. King Ed
ward is nearly 81 years old and at that
time of life the chances are against re-
covery from such an operation as he
therefore, that his condition Is even
more critical than the physicians have
stated. The operation gave relief to
the patient, but this may prove to be
only temporary and it is quite possible
that there will have to be other opera
tons. 1t is a very serious question
whether the king can survive the effects
of the single operation.
Unfavorable conditions have attended
the coronation ceremonies since their
inception and it Is said that King Ed
ward himself shared in the not uncom-
mon belief that he would never be
crowned. The indefinite postponement
of the coronation means a heavy loss
to many people in London who have
gone to large expenditure for the en-
tertainment of visitors. The official
statement of the cost of this weeks
festival was 100000. but that sun rep
resents a very small portion Of the
money expended, in some cases posi-
lively squandered, In getting ready for
the event. Now there will be an exodus
from London of foreign visitors that
will empty the hotels, while most of the
money expended in erecting seats and
stands intended to accommodate 1900
600 persons will be lost The illness
of the king was correctly termed by
Mr.. Balfour, government leader Of the
House Of Commons, as a disaster for
the English people. There will be uni
versal sympathy with the distinguished
sufferer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
STILL REJECT ARBITRATION.

There will be no arbitration, that is
certain" declares the president Of one Of
the anthracite coal-carrying railroads,
who expressed the opinion that the mines
will again be operated with the men
who are now on strike. In his address
to the public the president of the mine
workers union states that every effort
was made by the officers of that or
ganization TO avert a conflict and he
repeats their proposition to arbitrate all
premises are wrong, II our position Is
untenable, II our demands cannot be
sustained by facts and figures, we will
again return TO the mines, take up our
tools of industry and await the day
when we shall have a cause TO claim the
approval of the American people"
Here is an entirely fair and honorable
proposition, which II accepted would
undoubtedly speedily end the strike,
with results greatly TO the benefit of
the public and with the effect OF avert
ing the danger Of most serious trouble
which the situation now threatens. But
with an utter disregard OF the public
interests and apparently wholly indiner'
emit to the menacing danger. the combi'
nation of railroads controlling the pro.
duction of anthracite coal rejects the
| ofer Of the miners and declares that the
struggle must go on. There a be nc
doubt that the purpose is to destroy the
organization Of miners and this be
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25

ing well understood It is to be expected
that the striking miners will hold out
as long as they are able to endure the
privations which idleness entails, in the
meantime seeking such sympathy and
support from other organized labor as
1t may be disposed to give.
1t does not appear that anything can
be done by either state or federal n u
thorities to remedy this state of affairs,
which has already been of no little in
jury to the public. There seems to be
no law that reaches the case. Anthra-
cite coal is an article of public necessity,
essential to the carrying on of a mum
Der Of Industries, but the corporations
that control the mines cannot be com
PEELED to supply it. 1t is their unques-
tionable right to refuse to work their
properties. The miners, also, are
within their rights so long as they con-
duct the strike peaceably. There has
been some violence and every day in
creases the danger in this direction.
What may result from the national con-
vention of miners called to meet July
II, If the strike is not ended before that
time, no one can foresee. The purpose
Of hat convention is to consider the
question of a suspension of coal mining
throughout the country, which IL done
would paralyze the activity of prac-
tically all the mechanical industries of
the United States. 1t is not easy to
believe that so radical a step as this
will be taken and yet the obvious aim
of the owners and operators of the an
thracite mines, the destruction of the
organization Of coal miners, invites it.
When it is understood that a general
suspension of coal mining would throw
out of employment perhaps 100000 of
wage-earners in the manufacturing and
mechanical industries of the United
States, besides many others employed
in transportation, the very serious char
acter of the situation can be realized.
The persistence of the operators in re-
fusing to arbitrate places upon them the
weight of responsibility for whatever
future troubles and difficulties may
arise,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
Franchises as an Asset.
Boston Transcript.

proposed for the Pennsylvania, the city
would be $40, 900, 900 richer every year.
That is to say. we're all franchises to
acknowledge their obligations TO their Gre
ators to the same extent that the Penn
sylvania corporation has conceded them.
one-tenth even OF the heavy burdens that
New York has to carry would be lifted.
This must be in the nature Of a revelation
to all those who have concerned themselves
with problems OF municipal finance. Not
only is there a compensation exacted for
the use Of the streets. but for the large
subterranean area asked for. Our subter-
ranean experiences seem to be highly edu-
~cational and are Of large public utility,
not only with regard to their particular
purpose. but they suggest general princi-
pies which can be given a very compre-
hensive application as bearing upon all
public utilities. When we remember Jake
Sharp's deal with respect to his Broadway
privileges a few years ago. and a number
OF other transactions somewhat less mall
odorous than that, we have a point from
which to estimate the great advance in
business methods that is represented by
this recent transaction.
President Orr of the Rapid Transit COM
mission has o~fhcially congratulated the
ClNy upon lub contamination OF I0lB ar
rangement, and we think his congratula-
lions are warranted. It means a change Of
attitude. For long years we have been
accustomed to place too high a value upon
the service and too low q value on the
privilege. Corporations solicit these priv
ileges not for the benefit OF the public,
but for their ow proht, and there never
is any danger that they will agree to
terms, which in their estimation, do not
leave a reasonably certain margin for such
profits. Having established the basic prin-
ciple, the next thing is to establish some
general standard for its application. Let
1t be understood that a franchise in all
cases means a consideration for the bene-
fit OF the public and such scandals as that
which besmirched Philadelphia last year
would incur greater risk than they have in
CURED In the past.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25

tons Of vtite paper. 10000 pounds OF print.
Ing Ink AID $1,000 pounds Of glue. together
with 1000 pounds Of thread for sewing
books and pamphlets and 1900 packs OF
gold leaf for the titles OF volumes de luxe
one hundred and twenty-seven preset
will be constantly in operation'in the great
building, their total output In a work
ing day OF eight hours being just about
1000, 900 impressions. These presses are Of
every conceivable kind. one OF them being
capable OF printing cards on both sides from
a web OF bristol board at the rate OF s 5000
cards per hour. while four other machines
turn out a, 1000 printed envelopes every sixty
minutes. The quantity OF type actually en-
ployed will be approximately 1900 900
pounds. or $50 tons
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
PASTOR AND FARMERS LAD.
Western Teacher.

Western Teacher.
One of the parish sent one morn
A farmer kind and able
A nice fat turkey, raised on corn,
To grace the pastors table.
The farmers lad went with the fowl
And thus addressed the pastor:
"Blame me II l amt tiredt Here is
A gobbler from my master"
The pastor said: Thou should'st not thus
Present the fowl to me;
Come take my chair, and for me act.
And / will act for thee"
The preachers chair received the boy,
The fowl the pastor took,
Went out with 1t, and then came In
With a pleasant smile and look;
And to his young pro tenn, he said:
Dear sir, my honored master
Presents this turkey. and his best
Respects to you, his pastor"
Good" said the boy. your master 70
A gentleman and scholarl
My thanks to him, and for yourself,
Here is a half a dollar"
The pastor felt around his mouth
A most peculiar twitching;
And to the gobbler holding fast, ~.
He ''bolted" for the kitchen
He gave the turkey 20 the cook.
And came back In a minute,
The took the youngsters hand and LEFT
A half a dollar IN It.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
Afraid of American jockeys.
'hicago Chronicle.

chicago chronicle.
1t is a queer characteristic OF the Briton
that he prides himself most Upon a virtue
which he is absolutely destitute of-that
is. his ability to take a beating gracefully.
The bravery OF the Englishman is be-
yond dispute. His recognition Of other
mems bravery is unstinted. HI can be
generous to a vanquished foe. But he cant
take a licking. This is demonstrated once
more in the efforts OF the English horse
men to have American Jockeys ruled OF
the French racetracks. The Americans are
beating the English boys and ], B.. cant
stand IL. He never could
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
That Venetian AnaIr.
PHILADELPHIA Press

Philadelphia Press.
II the naval officers arrested In Venice
had not begun by getting drunk 1t would
never have been necessary to consider
whether Admiral Crowninshield had in
suited Italy or not In his summary Of the
case. There was unauestionable injustice
to the officers involved, but 1t must also be
remembered that public intoxication is an
ofense much more serious in Italy or
France than in English-speaking countries;
creates greater public indignation and re-
ceives a more summary treatment. No
naval offcer who is representing the nag
ought to go without some punishment when
he disgraces It by passing under the iniu-
ence Of liquor. The day has long since
gone by when It was considered the veniaI
privilege of any naval mar to display this
weakness at any port where he was ashore.