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Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
DRIFT.


Populism is looking up in Kansas. A
Wichita infant, only three weeks old, is said
to have predicted six years Of famine.
The Low administration of New York City
has not yet discovered a way to reduce
Wyck regime.
Norman e. Mack of Buffalo, a loyal and
loud foghorn of free silver, intimates that
it is time for Bryan to go away back and
sit down. Think of a Mack forsaking a
Bryan.
Sheriff Guden OF Brooklyn, becoming en-
tangled in a crooked job, refused to resign
when requested and was unceremoniously
pltchforked out OF office by Governor odell.
Gudenun.
One poet was turned Town and one
nominated for councilman in Chicago.
Small as the handout is, 1t is something
OF a tribute to the divine muse. consider
ing the surroundings.
The retirement Of DR.. Washington Glad
den from the city council Of Columbus, o.,
In which he tried in vain to effect a few
reforms, lends significance to Mark Twain's
epigram: BE good and you'll be lonely"
Senator Clark of Montana is regarded the
coming man for the craftsmanship Of the
democratic national COMMITTEES. In losing
Jones, the prophet. the party will gain a
commodious bar'l. a very useful article in a
political scrap.
When two senators got into a heated al
tereation the other day Tillman rose and
said to them: "If you gentlemen are not
careful, you will get yourselves into the
same fix l was a few days ago." The
senate smiled, order vas restored and the
debate ceased to be exciting.
Congressman Talbert OF South carolina
will not be a candidate to succeed himself
because he means to run for governor. Mr..
Talbert is a typical southerner-slouch hat,
long frock coat and waistcoat half un-
buttoned. Congressman Latimer Of the
same state Is out to succeed Senator Nc
Laurin. He is a big. blaek-haired man with
vast breadth Of shoulder.
Congressman Wheeler, the anti-royalty
warbler from Padueah. KY. u up against
the real thing now. His opponent for the
democratic nomination has a daughter who
plays the violin and sings charmingly and
she is to take herself and her talents or
the stump for the benefit Of her pa. II
Kentucky chivalry is what II Is cracked VI
TO be, Wheeler can see his finish.
Former Governor Hogg of Texas eherisheI
wholesome respect for public sentiment fl
the Lone Star state. In an interview II
London about his refusal to wear a court
suit he said; 1T Is the custom here 4
wear court costume at a presentation Il
the king. but don't think my figure II
such that II would please my Texas anC
other American friends TO see pictures o
me in silk breaches, silk stockings and
decorated coat I have always worn even,
ing clothes, as they seem to bring out bet
ter the curves OF my nns figure. A cour
costume is ali right. but fHogg Of TexaI
would look like q guy in It."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
4 RrrRrAr

The local organ of sham reform Is
again at its favorite cuttleHsh tactics.
In trying to cover It's disorderly retreat
on issues that have been agitating the
people 1t emits barrels Of inky fluid
about the Philippines. In It's last issue
The Bee ~propounded these pertinent
questions:
why does the World Herald persist in
hghting battles at long range7 Why does
1t seek to suppress public sentiment and
refuse TO talk about issues that have agi-
tated the people Of Nebrsskaf
Joseph 8. BARLEY was pardoned on the
LIST day Of January and, although the whole
state has been convulsed over his liberation,
the World Herald has been as silent as the
grave. Not a word about the BARLEY par
don has appeared in its editorial columns.
The acquittal Of Meserve in spite Of the
tacit admission that he had appropriated
In one swoop $1,000 OF interest on school
money Illegally farmed out has also been
studiously ignored. y s
And so has the pointed intimation Of
Judge Baxter that the remedy for treasury
looting must be sought In the Amendment
Of the state constitution. Surely that point
has been manifest to the Worid-Herald as
we'll as to The Bee, which has for years
exerted itself for a speedy revision Of the
constitution that will put an end 70 specu-
lative investment Of public funds and to
other abuses arising out Of the outgrown
organic law.
Once more we ask, why does the World
Herald shoot over the heads OF the people
Of Nebraska at targets in Asia ana Africa,
while It shuts Its eyes to the targets within
reach7
Instead Of answering these questions
in a frank and manly way. the cutie
fish shoots several volleys of black type
into the air to prove that The Bee had
continued to express disapproval of the
annexation Of the Philippines three days
after the ratification of the Treaty of
Paris. Suppose that The Bee had con
tinued to denounce the annexation for
three months or three years after the
ratification of the treaty, how would
that Justify the ~indefensible silence of
the World Herald on the BARLEY pardon?
How would it justify the studied de-
Tense OF Meserve? How would 1t justify
it's refusal to advocate constitutional re-
vision2
In order, however. to put an end to
cuttlefsh contortions over Rosewater's
change Of attitude on the Philippine
question, we deem it proper to state that
Rosewater was absent from Omaha
when the treaty was ratified and could
not be held individually responsible for
the views expressed by The Bee during
that period, although he is presumed to
be responsible for all that appears In
that paper.
But whatever Rosewater said, or
failed to say, on the Philippine policy
three years ago, affords no ground for
the World-Herald In lodging the vital
Issues Of the hour.. For the steenth time
we ask, Why is 1t that the world-Her-
aid has maintained such profound ST.
lence about the BARLEY pardon for more
than nine weeks2 Why does It throw
cold water upon the proposed submits
sion of amendments to the state consti-
tuition that will put an end to the farm
ing out Of public funds for private gain
and give us a higher grade class Of state
officials?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
The swell and jolly lays are come. the glad
- dest OF the year.
newest karb.appear
To claim another smile or two from ali
who will give ear.
Again are we renlivened by the medieval
on the grabbed and cruel stovepipe which
no human skill can At
And the souLdestroyipg explosives un-
, leashed because of 1t.
As usual we cachinnate with rndiminished
zest.
Ger the prehistoric persifage of origin un-
guessed,
But deemed germane to moving day and
consequent unrest, as .J.a
Likewise do we precipltate the nirth-dis-
Ger the moss-grown coruscation which we
cannot choose but hear.
Anent the skipful booklet, embiemstie OF
And yet again we litter at the customary
By centuries OF precedent decreed the
proper thing
To launch at rhyming rhapsodists who rave
DER balmy spring.
My iady's Easter bonnet. too, claims jocu-
While sundry Ienten p~ieasantries too
numerous to. mention
tired on pension.
On these and other jests of date ccevsl
with creation,
Do we bestow the wonted need Of rairthful
adulation, r.
Our witless glee increasing with each added
preparation.
BY what uncanny magic do these quipS OF
Avoid the debt to nature which all else
that lives must pay s-fstas
And, like old SINS confront U.s. tho We
deemed them passed aWayT
All, were the potent secret OF their grip on
life betrayed,
The life insurance business In a night
would be unmade
other tradel - go.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
REsPoNsIBILITY OF sBIpPERs.


1t Is perhaps true, as recently stated
by Senator Elkins. that the large ship
pers who secure rebates from the rail-
roads are chiefly responsible for the
apathy which is said to pervade con.
gress in regard to the proposed amend
ment Of the interstate commerce law.
The West Virginia senator stated,
doubtless with the authority of personal
experience, that a good many Of the
large shippers want to have things re-
main as they are in order that they
may profit by unlawful rebates In vio-
lation of the law and he cited the case
of n firm operating west from Chicago
and shipping $4,000 cars Of freight each
year which is known to make a rebate
of SIS per cara fine income, observed
Mr.. Elkins, If the firm made nothing
more on its business. He said this is
not a solitary instance of the aid which
the present law lends to such practices.
OF course shippers that have such an
opportunity to gain from violations of the
law will exert all the influence they
can command against any amendment Of
the law intended to deprive them of this
gain and to make the act generally more
effective. They can afford to spend
money literally to this end and In all
probability do so. How shall this In
fiuence be met? Manifestly by a united
and persistent effort on the part Of the
smaller shippers and such vigorous ex-
preston Of public sentiment In behalf
Of a change In the law as congress will
hardly dare to disregard. Mr.. Elkins
said that the petitions and other docu-
ments that have been sent to congress
have had no effect and he thought that
nothing short Of a united public demand
will attain any results. AS we have
heretofore said in regard to this, it
would seem that little more could be
done than has been done to convince
congress that there is al Overwhelming
public demand for a change. This de-
mand has been voiced not only in the
numerous petitions that have gone to
congress and In the action of many
commercial bodies, but also most freely
through the press. For years congress
has been urged by the leading news
papers Of the country to amend the In.
terstate m law so as to make
it more effective and TO increase the
powers OF the commission.
Evidently. however. there is necessity
for doing more in this direction and II
should be done at once. AS now in
dlcated, the present session OF congress
is likely to end In June. so that those
who believe that the interstate com.
merce act should be improved and
strengthened have nc time to lose in an
effort to impress this upon congress
There is no doubt hat violations OF
the law continue. Unquestionably the
large shippers who. as admitted by the
railroad oficials. have received rebates
are still prohtng by this ~infraction OF
the law. If those who want this abuse
remedied win do nothing to secure the
needed legislation they viii have them.
selves to blame IL congress shall fail
to act. 1t is not an easy matter. OF
course, TO secure a united public de
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

The caterer who served the luncheon
to the 1000 guests at the time Emperor
Williams yacht was launched has taken
advantage Of the bankruptcy act, not
because the guests had too large appe-
tites. but because they carried away
all his silverware as souvenirs. AS
none but the extra select were admitted
to the function. the result Is a caustie
arraignment Of the smart set The next
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

mand, but something very near II al be
had II the commercial organizations Of
the country not dominated by the large
shippers will assert themselves and
bring such pressure to bear at washing
ton as they may do. Unless the required
legislation is obtained at the present
session there will be very small chance
Of getting it at the next session, 30
that correction OF the evil OF rate-cut-
ting may not be had for several years.
An earnest and determined effort should
be made to BUS congress from its
apathy regarding this very important
matter,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Does anyone believe that IL ex-Treas-
urer Meserve could have shown that
he didn't pocket the 5000, he would
have shielded himself behind the tech
nicalitles OF the law? Would a custo-
dian. Of public funds true to his trust
set up a defense that the interest on
school fund deposits alleged to have
been embezzled by him, did not belong
to the state and therefore could with
impunity be appropriated to himself?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
PROTECTION OF RURAL DELIVERY.

The action Of the house Of representa-
tives in defeating the proposal to place
rural free mail delivery under the On
tract system is very generally approved.
The Philadelphia Press, whose editor
was lately postmaster general, says:
"Who would think OF letting out the
house delivery Of letters In the cities by
contract? Who would substitute for
intelligent and responsible carriers a
job-lot of picked-up messengers under
an ~auctioned-off competition? But why
not in the cities just as much as In the
country? Are not intelligence and re-
sponsibility and accountability just as
important over a route twenty-five miles
long as n over a route a half mile
longT In regard to the obviously alb
surd contention that the country car
riers will organize and exercise political
influence, the Press asks If there is any
more danger from them than from the
city carriers and urges that the true
policy is to establish the right system
and her apply whatever checks may be
necessary.
There is no reason to doubt that the
bill will become law in about the shape
1t passed the house and that the result
of its operation will be satisfactory to
the people who are most interested in
this legislation. Rural free delivery has
thus far been ON the whole a gratifying
success, proving a very great benefit
to rural communities where it has been
established. 1t has come to stay and
it should be extended as rapidly al prac-
ticable or as the demand for it ~justihes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

The western commercial traveller is a
brave man. Here he is preparing to
form a new organization to reform the
hotel service in the territory through
which his wanderings bring him, boldly
intimating that many of the hostelries
whose guest he is from time to time are
not up to the standard he has a right to
expect. If 1t comes to a war between
the commercial traveller and the hotel
keeper, bet on the commercial traveller
every time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

1t turns out that the manuscript rul-
ings Of the state department of public
instruction have not been destroyed by
fire, as reported, but like the Phoenix
have risen from the ashes. 1t would
certainly have been i~rreparable to have
lost the commentaries made on the
school laws Of Nebraska by all the
learned educational luminaries who
have occupied the Office Of state super
intendent in years gone by.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
A. Problem An Medicine.
Philadelphia Record.

Probably most physicians will agree with
DR.. Lee Zone OF the surgeons who operated
on President Mckinley at Buffalo) in his
testimony in the Patrick murder trial in
New York that IAN anesthetic cannot be
administered to a sleeping person without
awakening him" Whenever an - sthetic
is used in a hospital the patient struggles
vigorously as he inhsles the sunoeating
vapor. There is reason to think that the
many persons who afirm that they have
been ehloroformed by burglars are deluded.
Yet the popular belief In the praeticability
Of this process IL 80 positive that IL proba-
bly, will not be shaken even by the testi-
mony Of an experienced surgeon.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
Found what He Went For.

Springfield CMass.) Republican.
General Methuen is to be congratulated.
He went out to look for Delarey and he
found him. His condition afterward re-
minds one OF John Phoenix's combat,
wherein he got the best of his adversary
by throwing himself on his back with his
nose inserted between the enemy's teeth
and his hair tangled around his enemy's
hands; and there he had him. There is a
great deal Of glory obtained in the South
African war, but the Englishman is too
often on his back in a humiliating position.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
Absurd Naval Requirements.
Raltimora American

g.! Baltimore American.
A gunner whose examination testiHes that
he 10 morally, mentally and physically quail
fed for a commission in the navy is rejected
because he is professionally lacking.
Perhaps the sprofessional qualification"
which is thus officially ranked above moral.
mental andfaAReical tests is to be trans
lated krements." And thus the
Ameridas bf all men being equal.
and with tAesAght Of each mar to all he
can earn, is again turned down.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Representative Cochran OF Missouri
neglects an opportunity to urge
this country 10 take a hand in the BoeF
war. If the administration could be
forced into engaging in war with Great
Britain the Missouri congressman would
undoubtedly be willing to sacrifice all
his wife's relations.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Eastern senators are blocking the bill
to give settlers free homes in the ceded
lands OF the Sioux reservation. East
ern senators are always fearful some
thing In the name OF government bounty
viii inure TO the west No people are
so provincial es those whose vision is
bounded by a state no larger than an
ordinary western county.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

The reason given for the resignation
OF the retiring city health commissioner
is that too much work is connected with
the Office for the money. Yet there
seems to be plenty OF ambitious physi-
clans willing to assume the burden along
with the salary
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

The seasons business Of issuing H.
censes to sportsmen under the new Ne
braska game law is opening with q
rush. We suggest that the ~fourleaved
clover would be a more appropriate de-
sign for the hunters licenses than for
the dog tags.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
MERfrED

The promotion Of Colonel Robert G.
Clowry to the presidency Of the greatest
telegraph system in the world Is not
merely a merited recognition Of long and
faithful service, but a wise selection In
the interest of the most efficient admin
istration of its affairs. Among practical
telegraphers the new president of the
Western Union is recognized as by all
odds the most capable manager in the
staff Of General Eckert, the retiring
president and the best equipped man for
the arduous duties of the position to be
found in the ranks of American tele-
graph men.
President Clowry is a striking ex-
ample Of the self.made NAM having
climbed by his own efforts from the
lowest to the topmost rung of the ladder
from messenger boy to president. In
his promotion, also, the west has again
demonstrated Its capacity for producing
men of energy, pluck and intelligence as
captains Of industry.
Omaha and Nebraska have special rea-
son to feel gratihed over the elevation
Of Colonel Clowry. AS one Of the
pioneers of this city and state he con-
tributed to the u%pbuilding Of this sec
ton and has always been actively iden-
titled with its growth and development.
In any enterprise that promises to assist
in the future progress and prosperity of
this city he may be depended on to ex-
hibit a warm interest and lend a helping
hand to the fullest extent of his power.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Reports from the Danish West Indies
indicate that the negro inhabitants OF the
islands are Of the opinion that after an
nexation each one of them will have an
Office. The fakir who started that story
should have thrown in a mule for good
measure.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Field Marshal Lord Wolseley is going
to South Africa, purely on personal bust
ness. South Africa, just at present, is
not an ideal place for British soldiers
on pleasure bent.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
Conundrum Passed Up.
WASHINGTON Post.

A reader OF the Post %propounds the fol-
pertinent and interesting question:
will you please inform me through the
columns Of your esteemed paper the pro-
fessed politics Of the Commoner, a western
Of recent BIRTH" The Post
strives to please. but this is a request it
will be compelled to pass.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Nothing short Of the presentation of a
handsome marble bust OF Colonel Bryan
will Offset the advantage scored by the
Douglas County Democracy in the &C
QUESTION Of that new Bryan portrait.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

To the Omaha Woman's club belongs
the credit for the enactment Of the ordi-
nance regulating ~billboards. The club
women can earn another credit mark by
exerting themselves for its more rigid
enforcement. =
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Manufacturers and jobbers a now
bid for furnishing Indian supplies with
the privilege OF Omaha delivery. 1t has
been contended in the past that the lack
Of this privilege operated rs a discrimi-
nation against local bidders. With this
discrimination removed, several Of the
important Indian supply contracts ought
to come west.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Gable dispatches from London an
nounce that Lord Hope has been de-
clared bankrupt. He still has his name
to bank on.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
The strenuous Get together.
Philadelphia Record.

HIIuuVIpIId AteOUIu'
Representative Moody, who will succeed
Secretary Long upon his retirement from
the Navy department, is in his f%orty-ninth
year and vigorous. He has a reputation for
strenuous craftsmanship and will make q
strong helper of the president as long as
they shall both pull in one direction.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

A South Dakota woman has pleaded
guilty to having two husbands. In a
state where it is 81 Easy to dispose of
a marital surplus such a condition is
~inexcusable.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Another sign of approaching spring
the increasing noise emanating from the
base bali magnates.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

1t is unkind to send a cold wave just
when the coal miners are threatening to
go on q strike.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

The month Of March is bound to ex-
hibit it's unequalled versatility as a dis
penser of all brands of weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
some GLORY PIucked.

Philadelphia North American.
The exploit Of Methuen's cavalry in beat
ing the Beers in a four-mile race vindicates
the remount department of the British
army.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Ex-senator Allen and Edgar Howard
will have to declare a truce. at least
over the meeting Of the fusion state
committees scheduled for next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
Missouri PIea for Libertx.

Kansas City Journal.
The Missouri mules hav won another
victory for the Beers in South Africa. What
in the world do the Beers want to stop the
shipment Of mules for?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

restaurateur who secures such a ON
tract should adopt the cheap souphouse
plan Of fastening the dishes to the
tahIo
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Chicago Tribune: IT suppose It would be
laughable IL we could see ourselves as
others see u.s."
Yes. and it would be still more laugh
able to the others II they could see us as
we see ourselves"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
TICKLIsH

Cleveland Plain Dealer: "I wonder how
Jonah looked when they threw him to the
whale?"
Down in the mouth. I suppose"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

The carpet heaters are expected to
strike before long.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Washington Star: ''Why did you select
that man as a candidate?' asked the
henchman. He doesn't know anything
about politics"
That's why 1 selected him." answered
the boss. Hell be a great deal easier to
put out of office IL he doesn't be good"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

BTATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, S.;
George b. Tzschuck. secretary OF The Bee
Publishing Company, being duly. sworn,
says that the actual number OF full and
complete copies Of The Daily Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of February, 1907, was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Net total sales ...........u,."...s37,S1e
Net daily average 20,922
GEO. b. TZSCHUCK.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 18th day Of February. A. D..
1902. NJ. b.. HUNGATE,
(Seal.) Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15
circle discussion without missing a

Pittsburg Chronicle: Mr.. Pitt-There's a
slight change in Lord Kitchener's regrets.
Mr.. Penn-So2 81 ~.
Mr.. .Pitt-Yes; usually he regrets to re-
port, but this time he deeply regrets.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Philadelphia Press: Hes got a great
scheme to exterminate mosquitoes
'Wha is it7 That idea about petroleum."
mot at all. His scheme is to cross them
with lightning bugs so you'll know when
they're coming"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

The "Royal Baker and Pastry
= Cook - most practical and
valuable Of cook books -
free to every patron. Send
full address by postal card.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-15

Philadelphia Record: what are you
swearing about~ inquired the senior MEM
Der of the firm. s
"Oh, that new office boy" replied the ST.
lent partner; he's never to be found when
he's wanted? ~ 81. e
Hereditary. / suppose. His fathers a
policeman, you know."