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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

One Of the difficulties to be dealt with
in the event Of the Panama canal route
being selected is the problem Of santa
ton, but this may not prove to be 30
serious as some apprehend. 1t is ad-
mitedly a very unhealthy region and
has been described, certainly not with
out some justification, as a verltable val
ley Of death. Yet when IL is remem-
bered how successful has been the work
In sanitation Of American methods in
Cuba and the Philippines it may safely
be assumed that we shall solve the
problem at Panama.
This is the view taken of the matter
by the Scientific American. That jour
nal admits that the Panama route is
unhealthy, but says that 1t Is not by any
means the graveyard" which its oppo-
nents have perslstently represented it
to be. 1t points out that when the ca
nal was first started and the proper
methods of sanitation and the best
means of fighting the local diseases
were not understood, there was III
doubtedly a frightful mortality, but of
late years, by the employment of col
ored labor from the West Indies, most
Of which Is immune from the local dis
cases., and by the exercise Of great care
on the part Of the white population, it
has been found possible to keep down
the death rate to a reasonable figure.
Undoubtedly the question of sanitation
will be n Of the first matters to be
looked after If the Panama route Is Sc
lected, and there is no reason to doubt
that 1t will be successfully dealt with.
At any rate, 1t will have no influence
upon the question of choice of routes,
since Nicaragua has no advantage on
this score.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
RANr MORE pRorEorloN.

The demand in Canada for a higher
tariff, with special reference to manu-
iactures Of the United States, appears
to be growing. Recently the Canadian
association Of manufacturers unani-
mously resolved to press the Dominion
government for a higher protective
tariff with continued preferential treat
ment of British imports. Referring to
this the Springfield Republican remarks
that Canada is a market OF no small
consequence to New England manufac-
lures especially and urges that a
strong influence should be exerted from
that section upon congress in favor Of
reciprocity arrangements with the
northern country, Ito the end that re-
prisals against our own extreme pro-
tective policy may be averted."
There is undoubtedly a very strong
sentiment in Canada in favor Of a higher
tariff against the manufactures Of this
country, in the event of the United
States declining to enter into a reci-
procity agreement with the Dominion.
Assurance Of this has ome from
prominent Canadian statesmen and
the action OF the association of
manufacturers confirms 1t. The feeling
is that the existing trade conditions are
altogether too one-sided. Late Stats
dies show a heavy balance in favor Of
the United States and as our exports to
| Canada are steadily increasing 1t is not
surprising that the manufacturers Of
that country should ask for more pro-
lection. Their industries are doubtless
suffering from the competition. They
would not, however. be helped by reel
procity.
The reciprocity that Premier .Laurier
and other Canadian statesmen desire is
in the interest Of the agricultural pro-
ducers. They want the American mar
ket for the natural products OF Canada.
Mr.. John Charlton, a member Of the
Canadian Parliament says: "The
change in the fiscal relations Of the two
countries that would form a reasonable
md proper basis Of adjustment would
be TO make the natural products of the
farm. the forest, the mine and the sea
r~eciprocally free and to provide that
Canada should not discriminate in her
tariff rates in favor Of other countries"
This is practically what the reciprocity
treaty Of 1854 did and It's operation was
most unsatisfactory 20 this country.
It's abrogation was demanded chiefly by
our agricultural interests. Is there any
good reason 20 believe that a similar
arrangement now would be any more
satisfactory in It's operation7
Canada has not yet submitted a fair
and equitable proposition for rsci-
procity and she cannot do SO while she
must give preferential treatment to
British imports. That seems TO be the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

TIL money question In Missouri this year
Is lack of democratic campaign funds.
E. R. Hartman OF New York has erected
three large observatories on the highest
mountain peaks near Arden, N. Y.
Chicago is now fattening her lawyers on
oats, no fewer than forty-hve suits hav-
Ing grown out Of the oats corner.
John R. Drexel, the New York banker,
made his wife a present of 5000. 900 as a
birthday remembrance last week. The fam
lily is sojourning for the summer at New
port.
The Baltimore American completes 12s
years Of journalistic life today. Besides
accommodating an uncommon store Of years.
the American has gathered in a fair share
Of the good things Of life. And It deserves
both.
Ex-Governor Hogg OF Texas refuses to be
considered as a candidate for the execu-
tive ONCE again, He says he has made
~ ,OOO,OO since his last term expired and
would not pass through the ordeal again
for double that amount.
The International Mining congress is to
hold its fifth annual meeting in Butte,
Mont, September 1, continuing In session
hve days. The objects OF the congress are
to obtain reforms which 1t regards az
needed In the mining laws Of western states,
to meet the changed conditions OF the times.
At the reunion Of the descendants OF John
and Priscilla Alden. held at Rose Park.
near Binghamton. N. Y. last week. there
were present a representative Of the sixth
generation from John Alden. who was born
in the town of Windsor, Broome county.
on March rs, 1915. The oldest living de-
scendant is Timothy P. Alden Of Bing-
hamton and the youngest Florence Alden,
20 months old. Members OF the family at
tended the reunion from all parts OF the
country.
Chinese Minister WI Ting-FSng has con-
ditionally accepted an invitation from the
Central Labor Union to deliver an address
at Binghamton on Labor day. II appreci-
ate highly the friendly spirit that prompted
this kind Invitation" he writes 10 the COM
mitte9. land l will endeavor to see my
way clear to accept Il. II is specially
gratifying to me 10 ind that there are
union men who hold such enlightened views
OF exclusive legislation. and I assure you
It will be a pleasure 70 meet and address
such broad-minded men,"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
INNOVATIONS IN BANKING.
North Dakota Banks start David
Harum Departments.
Philadeluhta Ledger.

Philadelphia Ledger.
1t is a pity that David Harum could not
have lived to read the item in the news
papers the other day to the effect thai the
banks in North Dakota are adding to their
business a department Of horse trading.
That would have filed David's soul with
delight and have been esteemed by him the
fitting recognition Of aoclever career. Horse
trading has laid the modest base of many a
fortune, and we do not see that It is any
less respectable than swapping railroads or
syndicating steel plants. II is not the mag
nitude, of the thing, but the way in which
it is done that determines the ethics Of it.
David Harum got the better Of some Of his
fellow men, but managed to the
sympathies Of a large circle of readers after
HIS death. The banks, Of course, will find
horses less convenient by the way Of deposit
or collateral than potatoes or oats would
be, but, nevertheless, the next convention
Of the populist party ought to tender them a
vote Of thanks for affording the first prac-
tical exhibit Of its principles. Every bank
will necessarily have its horse safe, but the
receiving teller will have to stipulate that
no horses not personally endorsed with at
least two negotiable names will be accepted.
North Dakota is still a favorite haunt Of
horsethieves, who will now probably go in
for a mastery of the fine art of burglary.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

After hne-tooth combing the city for
something to reform, the Mercer
Broatch police board has found nothing
more Objectionable than the so-ealled
trade slot machines, which have been
ordered turned toward the wall. These
machines are un~quesuonably gambling
devices whether they pay in merchan-
disc or cash. but after all the noise
about wide-open gambling and a riot Of
vlciousness this order recalls only the
mountain that labored and brought
forth a mouse.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

The Union Pacific strikers have so far
behaved admirably. They have under
provoking conditions refrained from vio-
lence and disturbance of the peace, and
it is to be hoped that they will commit
no overt act that would justify a call
for interference by the police, sheriff
or the militia. Battles OF organized
labor have been fought and won with
out resort to force. So long as the trik-
ers continue peacefully to assert their
rights they viii have the sympathy OF
the community.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Young Mr.. Hanks, who has been given
the fusion nomination for congress in
the First Nebraska district. is a fine
young man who made a creditable rec
ord In the late legislature. but his
chances OF winning out over Congress
man Rurkett are altogether too remote
for serious consideration. II there were
any hope OF electing a f~usionist in that
district. Hanks would never have been
permitted 70 carry on the honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

i~nsurmountable obstacle to reciprocal
trade relations, for we do not need any
favor in the Canadian market for our
agricultural products. AS to reprisals,
It may be doubted whether Canada will
venture upon a policy of that kind,
which would invite retaliation that
could not fail to be very damaging to
that country's interests. While a tariff
war would be harmful to both coun-
tries, there is no doubt that Canada
would suffer the more severely.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Is this. anyhow" he asked Of his seat COM
panion. a stranger who had done likewise.
"oh, it's a pool as to whether we'll get
the S;25 boat. We're scheduled to catch It,
but don't do It twice a month. It's the
regular thing. this pool. every morning"
On the ferryboat he heard some one cry
ing out, who's got 29?" He looked at his
number 1t was 29. Making his way to
the crier, he put forward his slip to the
Jolly looking fellow, who said: You're
winner this morning. Run in into station
2sh minutes AFTER whereupon 50. so in
10-cent pieces we're dropped into his hand.
He went on his way that much richer with
out even an inkIing OF the process by
which the betting had been determined.
But 1t is an excellent Instance of tho
rermeation Of the gambling spirit
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

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table Compound curedme and made
me well, and that is why l gladly
write you this, and gladly thank you;'
six bottles was all l took, together
with your Pills. My headache and
baokache and kidney trouble went,
never to return the burning sensation
/ had left altogether /; my general
health was so improved 1 felt as young
and light and happy as at twenty"
-MRs. LOUISE GTBson, 4s1s Langley
Ave-, Chicago, In.-S5ooo fO1fsit n above
Testimonial 10 not genuine.
II you feel that there Is anything at
all unusual or puI1ling about your
case, or If you wish confidential advice
of the most experienced, write 10 Mrs.
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, and you will
be advised free Of charge. Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
has cured and is curing thousands ol
cases of female trouble. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
Expanding American Finances.
Boston Transcript.

Boston Transcript.
The listing OF the Russian rents upon
the New York stock exchange is significant
as showing how wide a market the United
States is becoming. Probably it will not
be many years before the securities Of all
the leading foreign governments will be
listed in this country, This offers q new
field for investment Of the American capt.
talist. and It also opens. the way for foreign
governments TO secure loans at better rates.
These particular Russian securities have
been listed in Holland, Germany, France
and England, and the action Of the United
States is only in the way of widening the
financial operations Of the foreign govern
ments.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

1t lie to be noted that Superintendent
Pearse has this year managed to get In
his annual report before the close Of the
month OF August whereas last year the
report did not show up until after cleo
ton. Is this not pretty good proof thai
The Bees criticism Of unnecessary delay
in presenting the last report was well
takeaf
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

county Is on a par with his effort to
force upon republicans Of this district a
nonresident compatriot as their candi-
date for congress. To further this sys-
TEN Of benevolent dictatorship from rail-
road law offices. all our Nebraska off,
cials from governor down to sheriffs,
mayors and constables should abdicate
in favor of Baldwin of Iowa and save
the salary roll.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

The other morning a resident Of Brooklyn
borough. returning from a stay over night
with "a friend In a small town in New
Jersey, travelled with a lot of commuters.
Along came q jolly looking fellow with his
hat extended, in which there were a mum,
Der OF 10 cent silver pieces. 'In this morn
ing?" he asked. The Brooklynite was a
little confused as to the meaning Of the
incident, but he dropped q 10-cent silver
piece into the extended hat and received a
slip OF paper with a humber on IT, What
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Things are getting near the focal point
In the Union Pacific strike situation.
Union labor men understand why the
Baldwin-Mercer combination was SO
bent on capturing the Omaha police
commission and making 1t an adjunct of
railroad headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

And now the sugar trust correspond
ents are trying to make out that the beet
sugar industry cuts so small a figure in
supplying domestic consumption that it
has no claim to consideration at all,
But the same thing could have been
said and was said Of every other new
industrial departure in the infancy Of
the enterprise. 1t could have been said
of the beet sugar industry in Europe
when it was first projected and pro-
NOTED, but under a system Of govern
mental encouragement it has developed
until it has had to find an outlet in ex-
port.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Henry Watterson may decline to run
as democratic candidate for governor of
Kentucky, but he feels no hesitation in
telling his fellow democrats what he
thinks Of them in unmistakable Ian.
Ruage.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

County Treasurer Elsasser lie out with
another exhibit Of the county's finances,
but nothing in 1t shows where the
county is getting a cent of the interest
money earned by county deposit bal.
ances. The same banks that hold the
county money are paying 2 per cent on
city treasury balances Why?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Colonel Bryan declared at the Grand
Island convention that his services
would be at the disposal Of the joint
fusion campaign committee for work
In Nebraska from that day until cleo.
ton. Up to date the fusion managers
have not seen At to make ont their
requisiton. Bryan will again have to
talk against prosperity In Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

No wonder the British are enthusi-
astic in their reception of the Boer gen.
erals. Lots Of British soldiers spent
years treking over the veldts without
getting near enough to the Beers to dis
tinguish officers from p~rivates.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Prospects are that President Roose-
welt viii have an opportunity 1901 to
I'LL further v~ancancies on the supreme
bench. II he keeps up to the standard
he has set for himself in high judicial
appointments there will be no occasion
for criticism or complaint.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
A Grateful Act.
Baltimore American

bdIIIInOTe AMERICAN.
Families Of private soldiers in the Philip
pines will gratefully approve the new regu-
lation to send home the names of soldiers
who die there as well as those of Officers.
Especially will they appreciate the fact
that the cost to their feelings of a harrow
ing uncertainty has been consulted before
the cost Of the cables.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
contractorn Hit Hard.
Brooklyn Eagle.

1t has been found that guns on disappear
ing carriages will readily disappear, without
being hit. Certain people who were hoping
for contracts to remount all the coast ar
tillery will now go back to building bridges,
across which their hopes will retreat in sad
procession.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
Ont for Its HenIth.
washington Post.

Washington Post.
The choir that furnished the vocal music
at the coronation has sailed for this
country to go on a tour. II is a won
der the English people would not like to
hear the outfit and be willing to pay for
the entertainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Baldwin the great Of Iowa keeps him
self in conspicuous evidence Is the self
appointed guide, philosopher, friend and
guardian for the whole state OF Ne
braska. His latest volunteering to as
sumo the duties OF government for the
city OF North Platte and Of Lincoln
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

The geographer of the government
geological survey has been trying to
trace the origin and derivation Of the
name Chicago. Better offer a prize and
start a guessing match.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

DR.. schenck, who leaped into fame by
promulgating a doctrine of sex-determi-
nation. is dead. His wonderful discov-
cry has long been dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

The locks to the city may have been
changed, but the mayor win still be able
to supply keys to every notable gather
ing that makes Omaha it's meeting place.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
Profession and Practice.

Louisville Courier-Journal
Ten thousand men are expected to lose
their places In consequence Of the new
Harvester Machine combine. Yet the trusts
insist they are friends Of labor and help
to keep up wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
The Only one Left.


Washington Post.
Mr.. Bryan is gradually edging around to
the proposition that the next democratic
nominee must be a man who is loyal to the
platform and candidate of 1896 and 1900.
And tina means but one person.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Perhaps the right way to regulate the
speed of automobiles is to regulate the
automobile makers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

The advance agent of the meat pack
ers' trust seems to be several lengths
ahead OF tine trust itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

According to the Brooklyn Times several
cumulated snug fortunes. Inspector VIII
liam w! Mclaughlin, who has been trans
ferred from the Bronx to Brooklyn, is a
very wealthy man. Eight years ago, when
the Lexow committee was standing the
Manhattan force on its head, Mclaughlin
admitted that he was worth $125, 900. Nc
Laughlin is said to have increased his for
tune to 100000. He resides on East
EightyIthird street. near Fifth avenue, In
the heart Of the millionaire district.
Captain Anthony j. Allaire is a man Of
very large wealth. He lives In a mansion
on West Ninety-hrst street, which is in the
Central Park West district. .
Captain ir Max Schmittberger, another
thrifty Manhattan commander. resides in
the Central Park district. Captain James
TX. Price, who retired a week ago, Is
credited with. being worth 500. 900. which
amount he saved out Of his wages, which
amounted to 100000 In all during his
twenty-eight years service on the force.
Thomas w. Byrnes was worth $500 900
when he retired from the SUPPLEMENTARY.
william Murray. also q superintendent, was
credited with being worth $500, 900. He
lived in an $50, 900 house in Manhattan in
winter and in a $50. 900 house in summer.
Inspector Alexander Williams, who IL on
the retired list, owned a brown stone resi-
dence In Manhattan, a summer home at
Cas- Cob, two yachts and a township in
Nagasaki. Japan, when he retired.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Steel Magnate Schwab needs a rest.
If it will give the public a. rest on
Schwab he should have 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
when the water Break. Loose.


DETROIT Free Press.
Some day the water will leak out Of a
few trusts, and then the country will be
wondering why the government cannot pre-
vent financial panics.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
Now Let Inventors wipe.
Buffalo Express.

American inventors suffer the humilia-
ton Of seeing the United States army equip
ped with a field gun Of foreign model.
rather than home design. The same thing
happened in the selection Of the rife.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
sTATEMENT on CIRCULATIoN.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, ss.i
George b. Tzschuck, secretary Of The Bee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn,
complete copies Of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of July, 1902. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Another $4,000, 900 dividend has been
paid to the members of the United States
Steel underwriting syndicate. This syn
dictate pledged itself to put up $500, 900. 900,
but only S25, 900, 900 OF this was required,
and the amount was returned to the sub
scribers long ago. Since then $50, 900, 900
has been paid in profits. This means 100
per cent on the amount actually invested
and 10 per cent on the amount pledged.
1t is believed that millions more will be
distributed. These sums, are large, but II
should be remembered that the Steel cor
poration's securities that were ,ioated
amounted to over 81, OOO.O 200, 900 par value,
and the usual underwriters commission is
5 per cent on the par value of the securi-
ties. which In this case would amount to
about $50, 900, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Apparently those Japanese volcanoes
are losing their prestige.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
HOW A MAID o p
Leslle,a weekly.

Leslie's Weekly.
Just a man and Just a maid,
Just a hammock in the shade, =
Just a pair OF laughing eyes
Tinted Ike the summer skies,
Just a little argument
Savoring Of sentiment
Just the theme of love begun,
And Just this-the maiden's wont
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs

SomerviIle Journals: It Is about as hard
to arouse a mans interest in Battenburg
lace as 1t is TO arouse a woman's interest
in batting averages.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Puck: Hell s'pose there's a powerful
lot of things to see in New York;
}She-I s'pose so. but seem as I'm goin'
with you, there's a lot OF EN- you amt
goin' to see, Silas!
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Hrs. Louise N. Gibson Says
That This Fatal Disease IL
Easily Cured by Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHANi-I felt very
discouraged two years ago, had SUIT
fered so long with kidney troubles and
other complications, and had taken 90
much medicine without relief. that 1
began to think there was no hope for
me. Life looked so good TO me, but
what is life without health 2 / wanted
TO be we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Chicago Tribune: "Is this a free Thomas
concert?" asked the dog.
mo-" said the cat, pausing In his con-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Net total sales. ................. ..9O6,s24
Net daily aVerage..................... 2D,252
GEO. B. TZsCHUCK.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 31st day OF July, A. l.. 1909.
(5caL) g. N. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

Philadelphia Record: "BeholdH', whis-
pered the Angel of Death in the ear of
Mr.. Slopay. who lay breathing feebly,
there is a debt that all nature must
'Ah!" the sick man interrupted. call
again on the 10Th, won't your"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-20

GnlldutlQnld ETtbSs ItuDDy - " Z
know any member OF the house who has
as large a personal following as. you.
Congressman = Personal following? All.
yes. / guess / have got more fellows after
me for jobs than any of the others a
Somerville journal: DR.. WhyteAI rather
think we shall have to try our minister
for heresy.
Lawyer Browne-why. what is the mat
ter with him7
Dr. Whyte-He says 1t isn't right to
raise money by church fairs