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Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
DEPARTMkNT OF COMMERCE.

The creation of a Department of Com
gress appears probable. The bill for
this purpose passed the senate In Janu-
airy and is now being considered by the
house committee on interstate inc for
eign commerce, which will make a num-
Der of changes in the measure. 1t is
stated that most of the members of the
committee regard the senate bill as too
wide in its scope, providing too many
bureaus for the new department at the
start. There is also a feeling that the
senate failed to make provision for GER
tain lines of inquiry and work which
would prove of much benefit and value
to the general public.
The house committee propose to drop
out of the bill some of the bureaus
which the senate bill provides shall be
embraced in the new department and to
give the president authority to trans
fer to the department from time to
time, such bureaus of other departments
as he may consider properly belonging
to the Department of Commerce. This
will permit the gradual expansion of
the scope of the department in the fu-
ture and make it possible for special
attention to be given to certain lines
undeveloped. The bureau of labor is
one of those to be- dropped from the
bill by the house committee, 1t being
thought that at some future time this
bureau will be made an independent
department with cabinet rank.
The house committee will provide for
the creation of at least two distinctly
new bureaus, both of which will be at
tached to the Department Of Commerce.
One Of these proposed is a bureau Of
insurance, intended to gather informa-
ton of a general and detailed character
regarding the operations of insurance
companies and to publish the facts thus
| obtained much as is now done in rela-
ton to manufacturing statistics. 1t is
deemed important that the general pub
lie should be made acquainted with
| certain phases Of the operations of in
surance companies. 1t is possible that
the material changes made in the senate
bill by the house committee may cause
final action on it to be deferred to the
next session, though the desire for the
creation of the proposed department is
so general in the enate that perhaps
the amendments to its measure will be
accepted. At all events, the creation
Of a Department Of Commerce is as
sured and it is said to be probable that
the first head of the new department
will be Mr.. Cortelyou, the presidents
private secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

By a decision just rendered by the
supreme court of Kansas, the antitrust
law of that state has been upheld in
its application to the Kansas Grain
Dealers association, which is adjudged
to be a combination in abridgement of
competition and against public policy.
The court upholds the right of the
legislature to fix penalties for the per-
petration of unlawful agreement, al
though one of the judges dissents on
the ground that it seeks to make crimi-
nal the ordinary transactions of every
the federal courts may be invoked to
pass upon the validity of the statute
before the litigation is ended.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

To prevent the State Board of Equali-
zation from raising the railroad assess
ment, the railroad attorneys assured the
members that they had no legal author
ity to include the franchise value. Now,
to prevent the court from requiring the
assessment of franchise values, the rail
road attorneys insist that the franchises
were assessed along with the tangible
property. For ways that are dark and
tricks that are vain the heather Chinee
is not the only one that is peculiar.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

Congressman Mercer predicts in an in
terview that republicans will gain four
seats in congress from Nebraska at
this years election. If Congressman
Mercer had supported the republican
candidates for congress in Nebraska
through the national congressional CON-
mittee two years G instead of throw
ing cold water on them, Nebraska would
have had at least FIVE republican men,
bers in the present congress instead
of only two.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

John J. Hanberg, the republican nomi-
nee for treasurer of Cook county, H.
linois, which comprises the city Of Chi
cago. has pledged himself to turn over
to the public all interest on public
moneys in his custody if he is elected to
Office. The republican candidate for
state treasurer of Nebraska will not
only have to pledge himself to turn
in every dollar of interest he collects
on public funds, but also to desist from
using public funds for speculative bond
or warrant purchases.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

Treasurer Stuefer desires 1t to be I'M
derstood that he did not understand
what the railroad lawyers wanted when
they induced him to swear to an
amended petition which c~ontradicted
the sworn petition he had signed a week
before. A man who does not under
stand what he is signing is a very dan
gerous man to occupy the responsible
position of railroad assessor, which in
wolves the taxation of more than $780,
600, 900 worth of property.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
A SECRET.
New York


A sweet robin sang from the old apple tree,
i've a secret SO sacred IN tell only thee,
And thou must remember tits 'twixt me
and thee.
under the branches and blossoms so
sweet
That cluster in fragrance quite close to my
And IN tell thee a secret thou must not re-
peat.
There is in the branches high over my
head
A round little nest that's as soft as thy
bed,
over It hovers the sweet wife I've wed.
'And what do you 'spose is tucked under
her Wings2-
But four very wonderful, beautiful things,
For which the sweet mother bird CRATE
fully sings.
They are four dainty eggs which we're
guarding with care.
In each egg there's a baby bird hidingl So
Do YOU wonder I'm glad. with a secret 90
rare2'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

Cuba is a very rich country, and so
are Brazil and the Argentine Republic.
II we are to have an air line from
Omaha to Havana, why stop thereg
Why not extend the road to Buenos
Ayres Inc Rio Janelro aud establish an
Omaha steamship air line up the Anna
Eon and orinoco rivers, where our mer-
chants could go to swap mosquito net
ting and breechclouts with the natives
for bananas, india rubber and parrots?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
In calling ON Richard olney. a Massa-

In calling on Richard olney. a Massa-
chusetts goldbug, TO enter the lists as
their favorlte for the democratic nomi-
nation for the presidency in 1904. those
Tennessee democrats are hardly show
ing the proper courtesy to Mr.. Bryan.
who has calamity placed Senator Car
mack OF Tennessee among his fist of
presidential possibilities. AS a prophet.
Senator Carmack is evidently more
credited abroad than at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
SMILING

Philadelphia Press: o course" said the
church trustee, I'VE realize that you are a
good preacher. but"
But, interrupted the minister who was
unable to collect his salary, 81 appear TO
be doomed to be good for nothing"
Washington Star: Have you made any
important discoveries with reference to vol
II have" answered the scientist with
ponderous emphasis. Volcanoes are ex-
tremely dangerous to life and property"
Chicago Tribune: 81 haven't seen a good
short story for months. What has become
OF ali the writers OF fction?"
Don't you know? They are all at Work
writing attractive little pamphlets for the
Detroit Free Press: Those boys were
alike as two peas and 1 hear they're much
"Wha business are they IMP"
Zones a hypnotist and tother's a COM
mercial traveller"
Philadelphia Press: "Phoxy has opened
a musical conservatory for beginners IN
his house"
aThe ideal, He doesn't know anything
II know, but he has som Objectionable
neighbors whom he wants 70 make move
away"
washington STAR "FeR Ss burnt sac eb fhs
'Yes. answere the sneerer, but the
burnt child has the satisfaction OF proving
TO the world that Its family 10 still able TO
buy coal"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

The railroad attorneys and tax COM
m%issioners have to make a fight for
tax evasion TO demonstrate to their
respective corporate employers that they
are earning their money. The railroads
furthermore prefer to maintain their
costly tax (shirking) departments to
standing for their just shares of the
burden OF government.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

AN OBJECTIONABLE FEATURE.

The most Objectionable feature of the
Philippine bill passed by the senate is
that relating to the coinage of silver
and it is very probable that this pro-
vision will be changed in the house.
The New York Journal of Commerce
thinks IL incomprehensible that the SEN
ate should have provided for establish,
ing the silver standard I'm the islands
and at the same time authorized the
issue of bonds for the acquisition of the
friars' lands and for local improve
ments payable in gold. While the sill
yer currency is necessary enough, re-
marks that paper, IL is in no respect
inconsistent with the gold standard.
THE two co-exist in India, in Japan,
as TO our silver dollars in the United
States also, and as to subsidiary silver
in most Of the commercial world"
The report OF the house committee
ON insular affairs presented "a strong
argument for a Philippine currency
based ON gold, 1t urged that ''the
adoption of an American silver coin of
the same weight and hneness as the
Mexican, or OF a similar weight and
hneness, coined on private account with
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

If the assessment just made by the
State Board of Equalization Of all the
Nebraska railroads at $26,OOO,OOO in
cludes the value of their franchises,
pray what would the assessment be If
the franchises were excluded and only
the tangible property taken into con-
sideration?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

Wall street reports have 1t that an
English brokerage firm has invested
100000 in American railway securities
for a member of the royal family. Roy
atty apparently wants to get even for
the invasion of Lombard street by Amer
lean money kings.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

With strikes among all classes OF
mechanics in the building trades there
is some consolation that at least one
set of tradesmen will not quit work
ON any ~provocation during the building
season, Reference is made to the plat
form builders.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

London hotel men are said to be play
Ing the limit on coronation week guests.
They must have gotten tips from Amer
lean hotel men who have had expert
ence with our inauguratlons, national
conventions and exposltlons.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

Discussion of the anti-anarchist bills
In congress develops the fact that rad
ical legislation proposed under high
p%ressdre of popular clamor will not
withstand the deliberate Judgment of
the lawmaker after he has Gained down.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

Congressman Stark says he knows
when he has had enough and will there
fore retire after completing his present
third term. But the nonresident con
gresham from the First Nebraska dis.
trict is asking for a sixth term.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

From the number of candidates in the
field for the republican nomination for
state treasurer, 1t seems to be pretty
well understood that that place on the
ticket is open to competition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
No Gain 10 onset the Loss.
Baltimore American.

The cost OF the Boer war has indeed
staggered humanity, but the saddest part
OF it all is that humanity has gained moth
ing to compensate for this cost in money.
suffering and life. There is no gain to or
set the loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
Hope for the Thirsty.
Washington Post.

It is quite likely that the senate will save
the members Of the house from the ineon-
venienee OF going outside the capitol for
their liquid refreshments In addition to
being a deliberative body, the senate is
not obliged to indulge in that sort of bun
eombe.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

1t should be remembered that nomi-
nations guaranteed and Endorsed by cor
poration managers are not always re.
deemed at the polls by the voters.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
The Tax win stay Awhile.

The Boer war is over, but the tax on
grain remains in the British budget. The
desired property in South Africa has been
acquired. but there is a heavy mortgage
on 1t, which must be paid OF before Britain
can resume her pristine condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

passage Of that bill would have lost the
army headquarters to Omaha and taken
them down to Kansas City?
Question-You say that Mercer has al
ways been loyal to the west. Will you
explain why Mercer voted against the
beet sugar interests and against the
west. and for the sugar reiners and
Sugar trust, and for the east, when that
question was up a few weeks ago?
Answer-Didn't The Omaha Bee
change front on the beef trust and on
the Philippine question? Consistency
thou art a jewel long ago sent to the
pawn shop.
Question-Why did Mercer displace
two Nebraska Grand Army veterans
who were employed in the capitol build
ing and substitute for them two men
who hailed from Minnesota?
Answer-You ought to be ashamed of
yourself. A man who would ask such
silly questions ought to wear wooden
shoes, clothe himself in rags and retire
to the woods for the balance of his life.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

If he will turn the faucets only half
way, the efforts of the weather man
will be more gratefully appreciated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
Tiue rightly BestOwed.
Sd. Louis Republic.

Doctor" Mark Twain doesn't sound so
incongruous when we remember what ex-
cellent physic is in a good laugh and how
often Doctor" Twain has administered his
faVorlte prescription 70 Eng~lish-speakins
peoples.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
Mighty Few in the Hill
Boston Transcript.

Boston transcript
We are glad to notice that there were
only four northern men among the forty
six fool democrats. who voted against the
resolution of thanks to Secretary Hay for
his Mckinley Grafton.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

The chairman Of the county board has
figured out an increase in the assessed
valuation of Douglas county of nearly
$1,2O0,000 by reason Of the recent SUI
preme court decision relative to the as
sessment of the franchised corporations.
That estimate may be correct, but the
increase in the county assessment
should not stop with the franchised
corporations. There should be a gen.
eral leveling up where favoritism or
discrimination on the part of assessors
is patent. There doubtless will be a
marked increase In the assessed valua-
ton Of South Omaha property, where
great improvements have been made
during the last few years, and where
the assessment has been out Of all pro-
portion with tangible property.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

If all the other populist candidates for
governor step out of the way, the popu-
lists may take up with Yeiser yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

The convention season is noY on in
full blast in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
some Kicking by the Runners.

WdbIIIlNOH IVoW
The peace arrangements were made by the
Beers who did the fighting. Therefore the
grumbling on the part Of the ENJOYS who
did the running about will not make much
Of an impression.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-05
A Spanish Donkey,

With tho ptasantry OF Spain the DON
key is a petted favorite. almost an inmate
OF the household. The children bid him
welcome home. and the wife feeds him
from her hands.
A Spanish peasant had for many years
carried milk into Madrid to supply set
Of customers. Every J. orning he and his
donkey with loaded panniers, trudged
the well-known round.
At last the peasant became very IN and
had no one 20 send TO the market His
wife proposed TO send the faithful old
animal by himself The panniers were &C.
cordingiy filled with canisters of milk, the
priest wrote an inscription requesting
customers TO measure their own milk and
return the vessels. and the donkey was
started or with his load. He went. and
returned In due time with empty canis-
ters. This he continued 10 do for several
days.
The house bells In Madrid are usually
30 constructed that you pull downward
10 make them ring
The peasant sfterward learned that his
sagaclous animal stopped before the door
Of every customer. and. after waiting
what he deemed a sufficient time, pulled
the bell with his mouth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-05
Girls az Messengers.

The recent departure made by the Lon
fon postofrice In employing girls as well
boys for the express messenger service
1eeting with great success. The girls
g more reliable than boys. and seem
quite as able to stand the strain OF
work There is no examination to be
ssed beyond the fact of knowing the
ocahty thoroughly. All applicants must
be over is years OF age. have good char
acters. be quick walkers. and be thor
oughly healthy They are expected 10
walk with any message which lies within
ten minutes distance OF the office 20
which they are attached Beyond that ra-
dius either bus or underground railway
fare is allowed
The receiver OF the express message has
TO sign paper stating at what hour II
was delivered. This action has an effec-
tual check TO all lettering No uniform Is
given 10 the girl messenger, but her
wages are at the rate OF about thirteen
shillings a week.
This opens a useful means Of livelihood
to young women who dislike the conhne-
ment OF Indoor work and wish for more
healthy outdoor employment The cornpe-
tition for vacancies will doubtless be very
keen before long.-Chicago Inter-ocean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-05

Yesterdays magnificent victory Of troops the
Chiefs furnishes chapter in the of the nvncbe
can The assault the principle Moro was bold and
brave and which splendid courage and bones were
met by firm and determined resistance
There nothing but honor glory the men who took
part the struggle and Gen. Caee has thanks of the
nation through its president.
II is refreshing the lovers of the well wishers of
settled government in the far East that the victory
ssve after such fierce and determined resistance There are
brave to be mouned but fortunately their is not as
great as might have been the
unlikely that the effect Of this victory most
potent influence other warke Philippines and that
will insure early and permanent peace All one class of
the varied population of Eastern willing
accept Our rule They have that the
TO hold the archipelago Understanding that troops
less that they have brave commanders and that both
manders have but object in vewe glory
the happiness of the Fpnos now that the natives and
ehers would give government fair chance plan
OF civil for these carefully consd
ered and there little doubt that will prove operation
those who designed wished should There is in the
outside of strict party lines firm confidence Roose
welt will that all the departments which he charge
be well administered He personally and his brav
cry has been marked in civic affairs cam
pagn.
10 be little doubt that his administration will that the very
government possible will be given Fipinos The members of
congress all familiar with the ideas the American people
the high and important place justice have in dealings with
these wards Of the nation The political party
trusted with the duty of dealing with the Fpnos the that
struck the shackes from the Southern slaves Its very
was freedom for ALL irrespective of color
least reason to hope that the party will bring happiness
freedom to the residents possessions in the far East
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-05
HAS WAR RECORD
Former Recruiting Officer Here
Enjoys His Birthday.

Capt. George r. Bicknell observed his
I'D birthday, at Attleboro, and received
the congratulations OF many friends.
Capt. Bicknell was born in Seekonk
May 4. 1880. son of Joseph p. and
Louisa (Allen) Bicknell. He was educated
In the public schools at harrington, r. L.,
and in 1851 he went to North Attleboro.,
where he learned the jewelers. trade. In
1854 he entered the firm of Thompson
Heywafd & Co. of Attleboro. He also con-
Quoted business in Providence, Pawtuck-
ct and Central Falls.
Capt Bicknell is one OF Attleboro's s
ost prominent civil war veterans. In
Y he went to harrington, r. l., ane
ith Col. Henry Staples was active in
rilling the militia. enlisting the quota
n that town for the 7th r. I. infantry.
lie was active in filing the second quota
n harrington, which was assigned to
Ne 18th II. I. infantry. Enlisting in that
siment, he was promoted to first lieu
nant and assigned to Company f. He
rent with the regiment to Fredericks-
stability.
On his way home from Washington.
airing that an engagement was immi-
ent between the contending forces, he
topped of at Baltimore, rendered his
'ervices as volunteer to Gen. Taylor. He
"as placed In command OF the barricades
the defences of Baltimore during the
'attle OF Gettysburg, the sth Massachu-
Its. 9TH New York ana Home Guards o.
7altimore reporting to him for duty.
In 1863 he returned TO Providence. wa
uthorized by Gov. James Y. Smith to
pen recruiting office for the Sd Rhod,
sland cavalry. was appointed and COM
nissioned as first lieutenant OF Company
or that regiment, and on Dec. 81. 1868.
mbarked for New Orleans, the regiment
eporting to Gen. N. p. Banks, COM
landing the department OF the gulf
on the morning of Jan 3. 1864. Capt.
8icknell was ordered with n detachment
20 make an advance on the Texas road.
which was duly executed, he advancing
Gen. Banks lines oyer three miles, cap
turing the enemy's advance pickets
After the battle he returned with his
regiment to Alexandria. and from there
to New Orleans, taking part In several
raids and skirmishes. On Sept q. 1864
Capt. Bicknell marched. with company
anu part vi the regiment, 10 Napoleon
Vile. at which place the regiment made
its headquarters for nine months.
Later he went with his company 10
Homma, acting as provost marshal for
the parish for three months, until peace
was declared. The war being over. he
rendered his resignation, and was dis
charged June %, 1885.
After the war Capt. Bickner returned
TO Attleboro and engaged m the jeweIry
business until 1894 Since then he has de-
voted his time 10 real estate and insur-
ance.
In 1884 he married Angenette wilmarth
and they have one daughter, Mrs Emily
B. shaw, capt Bicknell has been n d.
rector OF the Attleboro savings and loan
association about 30 years, was chairman
OF the trustees OF the Attleboro tricen-
tennial fund, and is president OF the At
tleboro society OF Georges.
He is a cousin OF J. l. Bickneli a mann
Der of the typographical force OF The
News.