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Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

st. Louis Globe-Democrat Crep).
Il ought not to be necessary TO urge all
intelligent Americans TO read the mcssaRe.
This is shorter than the one President
Roosevelt himself-sent to congress a year
ago. It is shorter than most OF those OF
his predecessors Of the past dozen years.
Everything is included in Il. however. which
Americans in general would look for in a
state paper OF this sort. Everybody who
reads It will get a better idea than he had
before Of the country's national and in
ternational concerns. Americans are for
tunate in getting from the heads OF their
government a more comprehensive resume
OF its larger affairs than the people Of any
other part Of the world do about the ac-
tivitles OF their own governments. This
message, Of course. Is not merely a condeR-
sation OF the reports Of the heads OF de-
partments and bureaus, although much IL
stated In it, In broad outline. which Is given
In detail In the reports OF other admins
trative officers. The president has an orig
inal and interesting way Of saying things
and many things are said In the message
which do not come within the purview
Of any Of the other %oficiais. 1t IL a care
fully prepared, well proportioned and lu-
minous state paper.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

We must have more ships. They must
be under the American dag. built and
manned and owned by Americans. These
will not only be profitable in a com
mercial sense; they will be messengers
Of peace and amity wherever they GO
1t would seem that there could be no
difference of opinion as to the wisdom
and expediency of Il great commercial
nation like the United States being indie
pendent of foreign %shlpowners for carry
ing its products to the worlds markets,
the advantages and benefits of which
to our m would be almost in
calculable.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
Public Confidence strengthened.
Minneapolis Journal rep.l.

Minneapolis Journal rep.J.
The people of America think better Of
Roosevelt than they did a year ago. He
has been tried. We believe this message
will still further strengthen the confidence
Of the people on board our good ship of
state in the man at the helm. This mes
sage breathes the spirit Of action: it comes
from a man who does things; congress can
not but feel the stimulus to action which
pervades it. And yet it is all so calmly.
so judiciously and so wisely spoken that we
are unable to see where any legitimate
interest can take exception. or how the in
fluence of this important deliverance is to
have other effect than to strengthen pub
lie confidence; confidence not only in our
ability to utilize the most advanced meth
DDS and systems and devices in our com
mercial and industrial world. but confidence
in our ability to protect ourselves against
harm from any of these powerful and gIgan-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
Get Back to the Land.

IUIIdUtIDIHd ItCUIU.
There is no cure for conditions of de-
preston in either organized labor or or
ganized capital. Both depend on the mar
kets and neither the one nor the other can
command them. The real remedy for hard
times, the enforced remedy for redundant
labor, is a reversal Of the downward tide
of population. AS a last resort men must
dig to live, and they must go back to the
land to dig. The reviving movement for
the occupation Of the public lands in the
west is a healthy one even where it takes
the form Of migration to the cheaper
arabic lands in Canada.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

ST. Louis Globe Democrat.

ST. Louis GIobe-DemOcrat.
The Postofice department OF the United
States was considered a good deal Of an
institution before the civil war. In 1852
its receipts were Sc, 900, 900. In 1862 they
were 5000 900. Last year they were S121.-
500, 900. The receipts of the department
have trebled since 1882. They have in
creased $50, 900, 600 in ten years, and In
the same time the annual deficit has fallen
from s6,0O0,O 900 to 49, 900, 900. These are
big figures on a big subject. II the abuses
IN the postal business can be reformed. no
difficulty will be experienced in making re-
ceipts and expenditures balance. Congress
should deal promptly with postal affairs.
They touch the welfare OF the people at
many important points.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Indianapolis News QndD.
One reading the message would get the
impression that we really have very few
problems after all. and that we are a most
fortunate and happy people, which is the
case. The document is decidedly hopeful
and optimistic in tone, and this is as it
should be. 1t is not profound, or compre-
hensive, and It does not indicate any great
grasp Of the situation by the man who
wrote 1t. The president is evidently will
ing to be guided largely by congress. Per-
haps he is wise in taking that position.
The ship subsidy bill is completely ignored.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

The partisan objection to the bill pro-
vidlng for the expenses of the coal strike
arbitration, that the presidents action
was illegal, had no weight with the
house. The presidents act was not lille
gal, but there was no legal way of pay
ing out of the public treasury the ex-
penses involved except by act Of CON
gress. The promptitude of the house
in passing this bill will be generally
approved.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

brary went under the auctionser's hammer
to pay a debt of s55 for their storage for
the last two years.
Not one of DR.. Warehouses; Second Street
church parishioners came to offer assist
ance or sympathy, relates q New York
letter.
This LIS a new experience" he said.
ut is as Joshua said when he stood by the
side OF the Jordan; we have not passed
this way before I have served my God
and He will bring it out right In the end.
II have a place to lay my head. for the
kind brother, Rev. A. S. Henning. has let
me have a parlor and a back kitchen In his
home at Ossinlng, near the camp meeting
ground, and there my wife and l live"
While he was speaking his wife moved
among the cherished chattels Of a lifetime.
rearranging here and busting there. that
they might look more attractive to pros
pective buyers.
Brave as the couple appeared in their ad-
versity. they broke down when an old melo-
deon was sold for $12.
I'VE paid $125 for that nifty years ago.
and it's been good ever since. 1t was Hor-
ace Wallace's best" Mrs. Morehouse said.
After an hour OF half-hearted bidding
the household goods and most OF the IL
brary brought $50. Old clothes men did
most of the bidding. The library Of 400
books brought an average OF 8 cents a
volume.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

The theory upon which the Real Es-
tate exchange has been acting in its
efforts for tax reform is that a lower
tax rate means better prices and more
active demand for real estate, and that
the only way to cut the tax rate is to
increase the assessment roll by includ.
ing property that has hitherto escaped
taxation. The biggest lump of property
that has evaded the assessment roll in
Omaha is the railroad r~ight-of-way and
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

incidentally to Denver's acquisition Of
municipal home rule under the new
amendment to the constitution of Colo
RADIO is Il merger of the city and county
governments for the area occupied by
Denver. A merger of the governments
of the city of Omaha and county of
Douglas, insofar as they cover the
same ground, would be the most cconom-
ical turn our taxpayers could make.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
Tnrim aud Trusts.

Chicago Tribune Crep).
The business men Of the country will as
sent TO all the president says about the
tariff and the trusts. They will agree with
him that 1t is better TO endure for a
time slight inconvenience AMI INEQUALITIES
In some schedules than to upset business
by too quick and too radical changes" They
will agree with him that corporations shall
not be treated as enemies. but shall be
so handled as to subserve the public good. "
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
STOCK Inaation Checked:

Springfield Republican.
The floating of trust combinations is be-
coming increasingly difficult from the close
ness of the money market and past over
production of securities of this kind. Thus
for November the large interpretations in
the trust-incorporating states represented
an aggregate capital of only $3.50, OOO, 900,
against nearly $500, 900, 900 for such incer-
porations during the same month last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
Two Thing. stand out Clearly.

minneapolis Times und.).
Two things may be said positively about
the message: Lawful business has nothing
to fear from Theodore Roosevelt: dishonest
combinations will find in him an earnest
and powerful foe. The message is shorter
than those we are wont to read. is lucid
contains many epigrammatic sentences.
such as Publicity can do no harm to an
honest corporation; we need not be over
tender about sparing the dishonest corpo-
ration" Or, 1--WE should always fearlesslv
insist upon our rights in the face - the
strong, and we should, with ungrudging
hand, do our duty by the weak"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Notwithstanding the enormous in
crease Of their earnings the railroad cor
poratOns doing business in Nebraska
show no signs of disposition to CO.
operate in solving the problem of equal
taxation.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
x ACTIVITY.

The advocates Of Cuban annexation are
said to be showing such activity that it
Is likely their tactics will provoke a
strong statement from the administra-
ton. There is no great probability,
however, that this activity will make
or upon the country. There is really
very little popular sentiment favorable
to annexing Cuba and it would be OK
ceedingly difficult to work up such a
sentiment. The very general feeling I'M
doubtedly is that the island republic
must be left to work out its destiny,
with such proper assistance as this
country may give without interfering
with the independence of Cuba
Nearly everybody who has. given the
matter thoughtful consideration must
see that while Cuban annexation might
be beneficial to the people Of that coun-
try as a whole, it would not be an ad-
vantage to the United States. The wide
dlssimilarity between the Cuban people
and ourselves Is of itself a very strong
objection to annexation, and when it is
considered that we should have to allow
those people participation in the gov
eminent, with senators and representa-
lives in congress and representation in
the electoral college, very few of our
people would support an annexation
proposition. There is nothing serious to
be apprehended, therefore, from the agL
tation of the idea of making Cuba a part
| Of fba ITn{tnd SfofaO
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

While the question Of postal reform is
up, congress ought to attend to the al
lowance made to railroads for transport
ing the mails, In many instances we
pay from five to ten times as much as
European governments pay to railroads
for the same service.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

In studying these figures it should also
be remembered that the Union Pacific
includes within its less than seven miles
Of mileage credited to Omaha the one
sixth of a mile into which it has con-
verted the west half Of the Union Pacific
bridge for purposes of tax Sinking only.
The apparent decrease in the figures for
the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
rs between the state board returns and
the new survey must be due to the an
nexation by the county surveyor of side
tracks to the Chicago, st. Paul, Mime
apolls & Omaha returned by the Elkhorn
system.
Nothing could better illustrate the
costly farce of assessing for local taxa
ton all the railroad property in Omaha
IN a mileage basis, prorated according
to what the railroad officials may be
pleased to label main line" The fact
is that the Union Pacific and Burling-
ton each have half a dozen main lines
into Omaha and 1t would be an in.
solvable puzzle for any one of the Off
Gals of those roads to point out which
track constitutes the main line any more
than it would be possible to show where
the Omaha & North Platte road trans.
fers its trains west of Twentieth street
to the Omaha & Southwestern.
The figures returned to the state board
have been concocted only with the de
sign to confuse the public mind and t.
enable the railroads to hold back from
taxation the most valuable property they
possess. They will pretend that thu
hundred miles of tracks in Omaha alone
which are not turned back to Omaha 10y
the state board have been distributed
throughout the state, but they canno,
point to a single county that has oh
tanned an additional penny in taxes OF
account of the distribution.
The taxpayers of the city will do wei
to study these figures aud ponder oil
their significance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
The PubIic BE D
Baltimore American.

The coal operators and the coal garry
ing railroads are not treating the public
in a way that will win friendship. The
people will not soon forget the annoy
ances to which they have been subjected
through the coal shortage in an Indictment
season and will insist that steps be taken
to render impossible any repetition of this
aynarienpa
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
Colonel MOsby,s Campaign.
Chicago Chronicle.

Chicago NhronIcIe.
Late bulletins indicate that Colonel Mosby
is likely to land outside the breastworks
along with Peter IsSPower and other
blasphemers of extensive interests" The
man who monkeys with a trust in this en-
lightened land of ours ~justihes the qualified
encomium passed by the farmer man upon
the bull that tackled the LOCOMOTIVES: 81
admire your courage, but d-n your dis
c~retion."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

There are democratic papers which
can see occasionally something com
mendable in the message of a repub-
lican president, but the World-H Herald
does not belong to that class.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Under the terms Of the Omaha city
charter the Board Of Review is expected
to accomplish work in the month which
cannot be adequately performed in a
year. Keep that in mind when you
register your kick.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

This is the time when the legislative
incubators are working over hours to
hatch out bills for the coming session of
Nebraska lawmakers. But the early bill
Is not always sure Of catching the legis-
Iative worm.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
what the Tramc VIII Bear.
INDIANAPOLIS News

IHuIdUdpOIb NtW6'
Despite the freight blockades, the rail-
roads broke the November record last
month. Now that things are moving again,
and freight rates have had a lift, what
they do in December will probably be a
plenty. Even the stockholders ought to
come pretty near being satisfied.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Two Of the crack shots Of Georgia
have quarreled and agreed to fight a
duel with revolvers. They are such ex-
pert marksmen that it is hardly likely
the affair can be pulled off.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

The same critics who in congress are
carping at President Roosevelt's course
with reference to the coal strike as
irregular and illegal would have been
most furious against him If he had taken
any other course.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

There was u riot and indiscriminate
hst fighting to buy hard coal the other
day when 1900 tons arrived at Provi-
dence, X. /. AS the price was only
$3.50 a ton the same disturbance would
probably have occurred anywhere, even
IN the peaceable west.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Tom Johnson m again forth to en-
tighten his enemies on the point of his
political purposes, assuring them that,
like Paul Jones, he has not begun TO
night He decidedly refuses TO confirm
the statement that he is responsible for
the increased republican vote in Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

"Cash K" has evidently taken notice Of
prevailing prosperity that should reduce
the demands upon charity. His $1,000
contribution used to go 80 per cent
higher In hard times years
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

About the only chance for a volun-
tary settlement of the coal strike differ
ences outside of the commission is that
both sides may become so tired as to
compromise on anything.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

His Accidency, Governor Savage, is
disporting himself at the International
Live Stock show ut Chicago. Only a
short shrift remains, and the governor
Is entitled to make the most of it.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Nebraska woman suffragists are en-
titled TO credit for persistence, at any
rate. They know what they want and
viii continue to want it no matter how
many times they get no for an answer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Various ways OF acquiring a more or less
close Identification with what is called So
ciety have proved successful in New York
City. One man broke his way In by means
Of a photograph which would reproduce
most Interestingly at evening parties the
voices OF celebrities, Another used to stand
in groups OF we'll known persons when they
were photographed at Newport and number
less aspirants have arrived because they
could play the piano.
But the barber shop is a new portal to
the sacred realm. On a side street near
Fifth avenue is an establishment OF this
kind which boasts the most exclusive ellen
tele in New York. Many OF its regular
patrons come from an aristoCratic but small
club across the street, which does not in
clude a barber shop among its Injuries.
Since that fact became known its vogue has
greatly increased. And the knowledge that
a certain exclusiveness attaches to Its
patrons has made it more than ever sought
after.
No actual case Of an entrance into society.
made through close attendance there. has
yet been recorded. But It Is known that
many regular customers Of the place count
this advantage among their other claims to
a place in the set they are so anxious to
enter.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

From the pessimism exhibited by our
new congressman-elect, the only infer
ence is that he is already looking for
ward to a second term.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
Make IL Unanimous,
PHILADELPHIA Press.

PhIIadeIphia Press.
Since no democrat anywhere in the coun-
try is acceptable to any other democrat
for the presidential nomination why not
all turn in for Roosevelt.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

No confirmation is needed for the
Washington report that General Alger
wears a continuous smile since assuming
his duties as senator
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

About the only thing that a be con-
fdently predicted regarding the mimic
naval war is that It will wind up in a
tremendous mutual volley of bouquets.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

terminal facilities. The Real Estate ex-
change is on the right track when It
heads for the railway assessments.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

As a Santa Claus Cash KS" visit is
ahead of the calendar date, but never
theless welcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
BEYOND the Range of Guessing.
Washington Post

Washington Post.
King Victor Emmanuel has given 5000
to charity in honor of the new baby.
There is no telling how much he would
have given had 1t been a boy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
sTATrMENT 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 tuH ana
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month of November. 1902, was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

That. reminds us that some move to
adjust the Union Pacific lockout Is quite
In order.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
The Presidents Message

tic forces which WI have invoked and which
peculiarly distinguish our age and c%iyiliza-
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

In the course OF forty-six years In the
ministry Rev. DR.. Alonzo Church More,
house gained a reputation as one OF the
most successful debt-raisers in the Metho-
dist denomination. But like the shoe
makers children who go barefoot. he quite
forgot to look after his own finances.
About seven years ago DR.. Morehouse
wrote an autobiography. which was pub
lished by the Methodist Book Concern.
1t had a glowing introduction by Bishop
Newman. From one of the early chapters
it appears that DR.. Morehouse began TO
be a good giver early in life. He was q
mighty hunter in his youth up In Schohaire
county, and a mighty reader Of the Bible,
too. He made up his mind that It was his
duty to give tithes, so exactly one-tenth
Of all the proceeds Of the mink. fox and
muskrat skins and the wild honey which
he sold was devoted to religious purposes.
That was long before he became a
preacher. He was a carpenter and a builder
first and a minister afterward.
In 1856 he was preaching in Rexbury,
where Jay Gould came from, and where
he preached the funeral sermon for Jay
Gould's father.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05
The OnrnsItinn View.

Chicago Chronicle (deml.
AS a whole, the message is a curious mix
ture Of bad economies, good homily and in
different craftsmanship.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Philadelphia Press: Archie-The young
lady's father doesn't like you, doesn't he2
Maybe he objects to your playing foot ball.
Reggte-I don't believe he knows I'm a
foot ball player. He seemed to take me for
q foot bail
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Within two blocks OF the Second street
Methodist church, where he was once pas
tor and from which a few years ago he
raised a debt Of 5000. Rev. Alonzo Church
Morehouse, 50 years old. recently stood in
the reviewing room Of a storage warehouse
in an old black oyercoat and frayed silk
hat while his personal property and Ii
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Baltimore News: 81 didn't know Bump
tor was an autograph hend.".
You didn't! He has personal letters from
nearly every tailor and collection agency in
seven states"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Town Topicsi She-Daisy Cuttysark ia
exceedingly proud of her feet and ankles.
He-Is there any reason for her stopping
there?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Nat total sales 1878
Net average 3O,756
GEORGE B. TZSCHUCK.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn 70
before me this 30th day of November. a u.
sono M, Il. HUNGATE,
(SeaD Notary FuOHe'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Brooklyn Life: Caller-Speaking OF ba-
bies, madam, that's a fine youngster. AL
low me to congratulate you.
Young Woman-Sir, that baby is not mine.
Caller-I repeat, madam, allow me to
congratulate you.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Somerville journal: Didn't you ever think
that you would like to hear a public speaker
begin his address: Gentlemen and ladies"
sometimes, just for a change?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

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LAUGHING GAS.
sum.

Baltimore American: The Judge-what
was the hercest charge you ever took part
In?
The Major-A charge Of 20 cents fob a
drink of whisky, sab
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-05

Washington Star: How did you enjoy
that Italian opera2"
VERY much, in a way" answered Mr..
CumroX. But l couldn't help wishing my
son could be there. He would nave gotten
material for some of the finest college yells
ever invented"
Philadelphia Press: beg parding,
ma'am," said the tramp, but don't the
bible say cast your bread on de waters?"
81 believe IL Does replied Mrs. Houskeep.
"Well, ma'am. my names Waters, an
say. de bible don't draw no line at a chunk
o. meat"