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Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
FURTHER EFFORTS FOR SETTLEMENT.

FURTHER EFFORTS FOR SETTLEMENT.
Efforts to find some practicable a.
for the settlement OF the anthracite coal
strike will be continued and although
the conditions are most unprOmising,
owing TO the obstinately uncompromis-
Ing attitude Of the operators, 1t is still
to be hoped that n plan will be evolved
which will bring about the desired re-
suit. SO far as the general government
Is concerned, IL seems to be practically
powerless to deal with the situation. II
Is understood to be the opinion Of the
lawyers Of the cabinet that this is the
case, although It is suggested that the
Interstate commerce commission might
find ground for proceeding against the
coal-carrying railroads. There is no
doubt as to a combination between the
railroads that operate most of the an
thracite mines, which would seem to
make them subject to the federal anti
trust law, but apparently the president
and his advisers do not take this view.
At all events. it is pointed out that any
RAONNEhAhSS lhsNANuNth uluNl NllltI VI
these laws could be prolonged indefi-
nltely and the public appeal is for speedy
relief.
1t is clearly the duty Of the state au-
thOrlties Of Pennsylvania to make an
earnest effort to deal with the deplorable
situation, and the neglect of Governor
Stone to take any action is very gener-
ally regarded as ~indefensible. 1t is as
serted that the railroad companies are
violating a provision of the state con-
stltution which prohibits a common car
rier to prosecute or engage in mining,
directly or indirectly, for transportation
owe its works. This provision further
prohibits a railroad company from di-
rectly engaging in any other business
than that of a common carrier, or hold
ing or acquiring lands, except such as
shall be necessary for carrying on it's
business. The reply to the charge that
the railroads are violating the constitu-
ton of Pennsylvania is that the coal
companies are one thing and the rail
roads another. This is a question for
the determination of the courts and the
state authorities should take it to the
courts. Another provision of the Penn
sylvania constitution is that "the exer-
else of the right of eminent domain shall
never be abridged, or so construed as to
prevent the general assembly from tax
ing the property and franchises of In
cOrDorated comDanipg and SuhiactinO
them to public use, the same as the
property of individuals Were Gov
ernor Stone to call an extra session OF
the legislature with a view to putting
into effect this constitutional provision
1t is more than probable that the result
would be salutary.
Most of the plans proposed for settling
the anthracite contest are obviously inn.
practicable. For example, the move.
ment proposing the appointment of q
receiver for the anthracite railroads is
not at ali likely TO amount TO anything,
because there is nothing in the condition
Of those companies to Justify such q
course respecting them. But the plans
and suggestions that are made show the
general and profound public interest in
the situation, which not only threatens
widespread hardship and suffering, but ii
also pregnant with danger to the public
peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
Personal NOTES.


General Dewet, the Boer leader. has sold
his English and American rights to his
forthcoming book to a New York publisher
for $4,000.
New gold. discoveries nave been reported
in the Transvaal. It's a good thing for the
inhabitants that the British already have
the territory.
According to his own computation, Mr..
Carnegie has given away nearly $45.O 600 900
per annum. He averages about eight
libraries 9 day. giving an average of SIS, 600
to each.
J. c. Pelton, aged rs. the first public school
teacher in California, is a great grandson
Of Joel Pelton, who fred the first shot at
Bunker Hill and was killed by the first
British cannon shot.
In some parts Of the country they are
using chestnuts as a substitute for anthra-
cite. h an opportunity for the aud
Vile monologist 70 dispose of his surplus
stock at paying rates!
Charles F. Mcdonald. late United States
consul at Hamilton Ont, left in his will
$1,000 to the United States government tc
be used in experimenting for the improve,
ment Of the postal money order system
Pixley Ka Isaaka Seine, the first Zulu e
enter an American university, has succeeded
In passing the severe entrance examination
at Columbia and has matrieulated for al
eight years course in medicine and surgery
He has been In this country since 1898 anC
is 21 years old. His purpose is to practic'
medicine in his native land.
Albert Chase, who died at the Soldiers
Home In rogus. Ne, at the end OF las
week. was In charge Of the Navy var,
bridge in Washington on the night JohI
Wilkes Booth made his escape after shoot
Ing President Lincoln. Chase detaine,
Booth several minutes, but as he gave
good account Of himself he let him 70.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
OMARA,S RETAIL TRADE.

The fall season of retail trade is now
fully under way and ought to continue
brisk until we'll into the new year.
Omaha prides itself with good reason
over the energetic and enterprising char
acter Of Its retail merchants and the at
tractive and inviting appearance of its
retail establishments. 1t is becoming
more and more a great shopping mart,
not alone for the people of this city and
adjoining suburbs, including Council
Bluffs and South Omaha. but also for
those of all the cities and towns within
easy reach by railway connection.
While Omaha retailers have not had
the advantage of great and constant
streams of tourists stopping over for d
few days or a few weeks, as in Denver
and in a lesser degree in st. Paul and
Minneapolis and in Kansas City, yet
they have the steady support to draw
upon of a large body of people of the
Woodworking and middle classes, and
the substantial agricultural population,
that furnishes the firmest foundation OF
trade. We believe our retail merchants
in all the various lines have a fair con.
ception of the conditions upon which
their business rests, but they should
study more carefully their relations with
the public and the relations Of the city
to the surrounding cities and towns.
Omaha's retail trade has a field for ex
pansion which should be more carefully
cultivated. The city with f%lourishing re,
tail establishments is the city that
makes the most metropolitan appearance
and the best impression upon the
stranger who may be persuaded to 10
cate with us or make investments here
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

newspapers are undoubtedly a great
thorn in the flesh OF the trust magnates,
who feel that but for the formulation OF
public opinion and its expression through
the press they could do as they please
without being called to account before
the bar of public opinion. The very fact
that the men behind the trusts strive so
hard to avoid publicity is one of the
strongest arguments in favor Of more
complete publicity Of all trust transac-
tions.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The committees in charge of the COM
ing Christian church convention are not
going to let our clerical visitors get
rusty during their stay here for lack Of
an opportunity to fill a pulpit. The only
complaint that could be made against
the assignment list is that 1t is so ex-
tensive and b~ewildering that church
goers who wish to pay special attention
to the stellar attractions will find it hard
to make a choice.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The public will be curious to know
just why j. Pierpont Morgan thought.
or why he should say he thought. the
presidents plan Of a conference on the
coal strike was excellent" He at the
time knew OF course what position the
transportation companies would take.
and that it would render the conference
abortive. Why then should he have
ealled'the plan .eEeeIlentf'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

Nebraska bankers are against tile
Fowler bill and have so declared by
resolution of their state organization.
The popocrats who have been making
so much ado Ove the menace OF the
Fowler bill may now be expected to
veer around into its support-Otherwise
they might be found in company with
the avarieious bankers who have not
yet been purged Of the crime OF '73.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The $20.O00,OOO of 8 per cent United
States bonds due in 1904, which the
treasury can now buy before maturity,
II the holders will part with them, are
the remnants of issues made under
Cleveland when the government was
hard up and suspension of gold payments
Imminent. 1t makes a big difference. in
time of financial stress, whether there is
a surplus or a deficit of revenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

We are now ready once more to watch
the fantastic ebullitiOns of heated IL
valry between the Jacksonians and the
County Democracy as to which Of them
viii first devise the most startling cam
paign innovation. Picnics, barbecues
and piano c~hristenings are back num-
bers. Give us something new and novel.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
How Coal Barons start trouble,

Philadelphia North American.
The surest way to provoke disorder in the
mining districts. when an excuse for de-
handing the military aid is wanted, is to
evict the families OF the miners from their
homes. Eviction notices are being served
in the HaEleton district, and a demand for
more troops may be looked for at an early
date. The corporation which resorts to
that method Of combating a strike cannot
pretend with any show Of FEASIBILITY that
It is a preserver Of the public peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

Statistics Of the Board OF Public
Works show that during the past season
Omaha has added ten miles to its per-
manent sidewalk mileage. This is pleas
ing progress. The day of the wooden
walk, which always has a few planks
loose and always needs repairing, will
be a thing Of the past in Omaha in the
course Of a very few years.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

A whole lot of people would like to
hear from our nonresident congressman
in reply to those unanswered questions
before the campaign progresses much
further. Although, like Gurley. all of
us disclaim ability as mind readers. con
tinued silence al only be taken to mean
that no satisfactory answer can be
given.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The demurrage system now enforced
by the western railroads upon shippers
Is a jug-handled affair. The roads COM
pei the shipper to unload the cars within
a specified time under evere penalties,
but refuse TO include in the contract
notice of when the ears will be delivered
There ought to be some mutually OF
duties
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
Not Charity, but Justice.


ST. Louis Glo~be-DemooraL
The coal barons say they have a plan
by which "the poor people of New York
City will he supplied with cOai lii small
quantities at low prices" Very kind of
the barons. but the people Of the United
States are not asking charity, They de-
mand Justice and are determined to have It.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The month of October has been with
US nearly a week but Colonel Bryan has
not yet turned loose in Nebraska not
withstanding earlier announcements to
the effect that he would put in the whole
month in his home state. Colonel Bryan
and his advance agent will have to get
foUathar
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

With ~considerate thoughtfulness the
city inspector of weights and measures
cautions people when buying coal in
small quantities to specify so many
bushels or so many pounds instead of
buying merely by the basket. IL he car
tell how people without credit can buy
coal at all the suggestions would be
more appreciated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

BY a peculiar coincidence the tenth an
niversary Of the founding of Ak-Sar-Ben
will be the hftieth anniversary of the
founding of the city Of Omaha. Ak
Sar-Ben will be expected to do some
thing great in celebration of these twin
anniversaries
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

Secretary Shaw is learning to restrict
his newspaper interviews to written
statements and even then finds it neees-
sary to follow each up with a succession
Of other statements explanatory Of the
first. A a handling a big financial
institution like the United States treas
ury has to be explicit.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
Novel Changes I'm Ouba,
Baltimore American.

BaIIIIHOIe AIHtTICdH.
1t is one Of the ironies Of fate that the
Spaniards in Cuba do not want the Ameri-
can troops withdrawn. as they feel safer
with Uncle Sam represented. The Spanish
looking for protection from the Cubans to
the United States is a striking reversal
of attitudes all around.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
Graft OF the Promoter.
Buffalo Express.

BuHalO EApTess
Another dividend of $10,0 0 900 has been
distributed to the members Of the under
writing syndicate of the United States Steel
corporation. This brings the total dividends
OF the syndicate to sac. OoO, 900, The syndi-
cate guaranteed the success OF the merger
by subscribing $500. 600, 900. or this amount
only 1914 per cent, or $25, 900, 900 was called.
The investment certainly was a most profit
able one for the underwriters-and the end
is not yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

New York democrats declare in favor
Of Matchmaking anthracite coal mines.
And it is understood that ]. Pierpont
Morgan is supporting their ticket. Their
sincerity, therefore, is beyond the point
Of fructifying debate.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The financial world may be in a spas
modic condition. but the weekly clear
ings Of the Omaha banks show up with
even a better per cent of increase than
they have shown for the same period in
the preceding year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

Marconi's latest invention is a long.
distance automobile. The step from
wireless communication to horseless
transportation ought not to be great for
Marconi's genius.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

President Baer, who believes in trust
domination by divine right, constantly
displays decided aversion II not antip-
athy to the newspaper men who seek to
secure Information FROM him. The
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

II the president and his advisers find
themselves bahied in their attempt to ar
range terms between the striking miners
and the coal barOns, the proposed De-
troit conference cannot be expected to
do much in the way of relieving the
situation. The intentions behind the
promoters Of the Detroit conference are
good but their prospects rather poor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
Eject of Republican Policies.
Indianapolis Journal

~IndIanapOlS JOuTndT.
The national debt is now below the thou
sand million point, the statement of Sep
TENDER 30 giving it, less cash in the treas
ury, as 1857, AIS, Ss7. July 1, 1856, it was
2,77s, 2S6, 17S. Nearly all Of the reduction
has been made by republican administra-
fi0na
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The selfish standpoint from which the
London press comments on the hard coal
situation is hardly surprising. Indeed, ii
would have been strange If an unselfish
attitude had been assumed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

Drawing peace plans on paper is easy
but to persuade both coal miners and
coal operators to accept them is de-
cidedly different.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
No Cause for Alarm,
Indiananolis News

indianapolis News.
The worlds hop crop is said to be short
Ii, 900, 900 pounds, but it is a good safe bet
that the beer output will be fully up to the
average. 1t is a wise beer that knows its
own hons,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

The lola monument fund is already
under way. 1t is to be hoped it will
make faster progress than the usual
monument fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

Query: Is the dullness of the political
campaign due to general apathy or to
general satisfaction?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

Renewed activity on the gridiron may
be taken as notice that references to the
foot ball Of politics are again in order.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
A Continuou. Performance.

Portland Oregonlan.
As long as speculation is rampant the
relief Of the money market will be a
continuous performance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-06

An original ~philanthropist dropped a SO
gold piece in Hester street, with a strip
OF white paper wrapped about II. Upon the
paper was a suggestion that IL the finder
had anything to cook and needed coal. he
could go and buy IL. IF you need not coal
or gold" he added. Il e~onjure you to con-
yey this gold to some c~oinless and c~oalless
cuss TO console. cheer and comfort"
The money was picked up by a small boy,
whose parents purchased him a new pair
OF shoes and put the remainder In the saw
] inKs hAnk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-05

operations were performed, leaving the
arm in a very serious and painful con-
ditiOn. For many years Mrs. Worden
had been a great sufferer with no re
lief until last spring, when she first tried
the X-ray treatment. The first appllca
ton relieved the pain, and Mrs Wor-
den noticed an Improvement. After six
weeks steady treatment the improve
ment continued to be as noticeable as
it had been following the first aDDlica-
ton, and. it then being vacation time.
the treatment was suspended during the
summer months. The cancer continued
to diminish in size, gave less trouble,
and Mrs. Worden's appetite returned to
her. In September she again resumed
the treatment and an average of four
publications q week was made for
time. Mrs Worden has discontinued
the treatnents, has no fear of a return
of the cancer. and is in much better
health than she has had for years.
Prof. Blake himself is at a loss to ac-
count for the action of the A-ray treat
ment, and is very reticent IN talking Oh
the subject. Yet the result obtained in
Mrs. Worden's case, and that apparently
being wrought out in the case of Mr..
Everett has been so remarkable that 1t
is regarded al a discovery of the highest
importance 70 the world at large. and
the two cases VIII be watched with in
terest to see whether or not there is any
return of the disease or any Of its synnp-
toms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-05
BRYAN HITS BACK.
Makes Caustic Reply to CIeve-
land in His Paper.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. SIN the Commoner
today William J. Bryan says in reply to
the article written recently by Grover
Cleveland:
In deciding what weight to give to Mr.
Cleveland's opinion we can not ignore the
part he has played in recent contests which
have resulted in defeat. He speaks of the
old-time success of the party and yet he
not only did all he could to defeat the
party in 1886, but he had the modification
from which he has never recovered. of see
ing the ticket poll about one million more
votes when he opposed Ii than it did when
he was candidate four years before with
united party behind him. If Mr.. C1eve-
land and his followers demand positions G
that bear Democratic signatures.
If Mr.. Cleveland's record did not stop
Democratic party, it would show concur
sively that he is insincere in putting for
ward tariff reform, imperialism and the
sues. In 1900 the Democratic party declared
for tariff reform. denounced Imperialism
and not only declared a private monopoly
to be indefensible and intolerabe, but
pointed out a remedy for trusts Did this
platform win the support of Mr. Cleve-
land? Not at all. Why? Because there is
another question which to him is of para
mount Importance, namely: the money
about aggressive expansion, but when the
test came he preferred a gold standard
empire to a bimetallic republic
'.Of all those who gather their political
information from the ticker and whose
party enthusiasm rises and falls with the
stock market. he is the only of prom
inence who is shameless enough to pose IS
a Democratic leader or offer suggestions
to those who give valuable consideration
for the money which they draw from So
ciety If, instead of printing about Demo-
cratic principles with which he is unfa-
miliar he would give the public a minute
description of his stock market ventures
since 1888, especially detailing his connec-
ton with the Northern Pacific stock when
it rose in value about the time the merger
was being corsummated. the voters would
know how much confidence to have in his
plans for the regeneration of the Demo-
cratic party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-05

thing combustible about the engine was
burned and she is covered with rust from
one end to the other.
Rev. S. A. Walton, D. D., of Moody $
church, Chicago. addressed the Railroad
Y. NJ c. A. meeting at the coach shop
during the noon hour yesterday. The mu-
sic was furnished by the male quartet
Among the many important improve
ments which have been made in the new
shops is a new alloy for the babbitfng of
cross heads. Mr. Swan of the brass foun-
dry is the inventor of the new metal and
has got very good results out OF it
The election of officers of Woodwork ers'
union No. 215 was held last Tuesday night.
The gentlemen to serve for the next six
months are: Harvey Barnes of the planning
mill who succeeds Arthur MAY as presi-
dent; William johnson, vice president; F.
NJ Seward, secretary, and c. o. Pearson,
treasurer
Work on the new lavatories was sus-
pended Thursday account of the lack
of material Word has been received from
Crane & Co. of Chicago, who are to fur
nish the material. that they will not he
able to forward the required material for
three weeks yet. Meanwhile the men viii
rest on their oars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-05

Swensson of Bethanyaeollege, Lindsborg,
kas-, in which he says:
Il am lust back from visit to the
Big Horn Basin, and especially to Cody
and vicinity. 7 have seen many irri-
cation propositions before, but I am
especially pleased with the situation in
the Big Horn Basin The fine, stone
ballasted railroad you have built; the
splendid, salubrious climate; the volume
of water in the rapid rivers: the rich
quality Of the soil: the wonderful home
markets. and the reasonable prices of
irrigation lands all combine to make
this country one a great promise and
wonderful possibilities.
If the usual growth and development
OF irrigation colonies at all take place
in the Big Horn Basin. lands selling at
SIS ana SIC an acre today will be worth
$75 to 800 inside of five or ten years
The hot and cold soda and sulphur
springs at Cody are most wonderful
proposition in themselves. I think 1
never had such splendid, invigorating
bath in all my experience as the one
took at the springs last Friday The
story Of the cures, effected is simply
wonderful. The Hot Springs of Arlxan-
sas VIII not be in it after these springs
are developed
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