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Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
OUR NONRESIDENT CONGRESSMAN

Valley Enterprise: To know when you have
enough is one Of the greatest things in life,
and many professional politicians lose out
on that very point. II Dave Mercer could
see himself as others see him and ring off,
be might save himself a great deal OF
trouble. But II he (by trickery or political
schemes) forces himself into nomination
again, he Will stand a good show of de-
feat at the polls in November. Mr.. Mercer
Is one Of the most selfish and independent
politicians in Nebraska. He never loses an
opportunity to build a political fence for
Dave. but he never will spend O cent OF
make a speech for any other man on the
ticket. He has even refused to pay his
assessment in past years, to carry on the
campaign and simply ignored the commit
tee in their demand. When a man gets toe
important to treat home people with court
esy and he gets bigger than the district he
represents, then it is time to lay him on
the shelf, like the republicans in Sarpy
county did Dave Mercer at their primaries.
Stanton Pickett: David H. Mercer has
had a real interesting write-up of his early
life and political career printed in an
Augusta. Maine, paper. OF course Dave
knows that Augusta is not in the Second
Nebraska congressional district, but copies
Of the paper with the article and Dawes
portly form set in heavy blue marking
have been sent to the Nebraska press with
the probable expectation that the article
will be generally copied over the state, OF
at least that 'the boys will receive edi-
torial inspiration therefrom. OF course II
costs Dave something to secure the inser.
tion of such a boom in the Maine paper and
for the papers sent out from that office as
Sample COPIES" but not as much as II
would have cost to secure its publication
in several home papers. Besides the east
ern press holds especial attractions fol
prophets and statesmen of the west-some
of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
PROPHECY THAT DID NOT FAIL.

WI ADSA @AA0 80 NO
The enactment of a national irrigation
law by congress as a result of the de-
termined efforts of western senators and
representatives shows what can be ac-
complished by persistent and we'll
directed work. The confidence in ulti-
mate success with which the friends of
irrigation legislation pursued their OBJ
ject is illustrated by a bit of prophecy
ventured by Senator Warren of Wyo-
ming at the close of the last congress
now recalled by the present outcome.
In a speech ON the river and harbor bill
which was her pending and which was
talked to death, Senator Warren said;
want to predict that before another
river and harbor bill passes and becomes
law there will be reservoirs built or pro-
vided for by this nation, either in the
river and harbor bill or in some other ap-
preparation bill or in an independent meas
ure.
1t turns out that fifteen months after
this utterance the river and harbor bill
and the irrigation bill were both signed
by the president within a day Of M an
other. 1t is doubtful, however, whether
Senator Warren himself at the time he
made his prediction was persuaded that
the verihcation would be forthcoming
within so short an interval.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
NOTES.

Prof. Uphues. the sculptor who is TO
execute the statue Of Frederick the Great,
will not begin work until August.
Webster Davis will forsake Missouri and
remove to New York, where, 1t is said, he
has received an offer which comes in his
ine-the practice Of law.
The st. Louis Exposition directors have
signed a contract with the government that
the exposition shall be closed up tight in
all departments on Sunday.
General w. r. Shafter has been visiting
his old home at Galesburg, Mich, where
still stands the log house where he was
born. The family burying place is near by
and the general visited It, too.
Prof. s. p. Rice. the newly elected pres
ident Of Baylor university, at Waco, Tex,
less than twenty years ago was a member
of a section gang on the Santa Fe rail-
road, earning 65 cents a day with his
spade.
Colonel Cody claims to be a lineal de-
scendan Of Milesius. king OF Spain, the
famous monarch whose three sons. Heber.
Heremon and IT, founded the first dynasty
in ireland. The Cody family comes through
the line Of Heremon.
John w. Hutchinson, the last living mem
Der OF the famous Hutchinson family OF
singers, was present at the Old Settlers
association OF Leod county, Minnesota. sew
eral days ago, and sang "Old Granite
State" with all the vigor and vim of former
years.
George L. Snow OF Salt Lake City, who
has been making trouble for "Bat' Master
son and other gamblers. is a big man and
he runs much to diamonds. Attached to his
watch chain he carries a huge charm with
the letter s In sparkling gems. In his
necktie he carries q stone OF vast size. and
from his fingers CLEAN more diamonds OF
great size and brilliancy.
Numerous inquiries are being made as to
what would be King Edwards name II he
had the honor OF being a citizen Of the
United States. His mothers name was
Guelph and she married a man whose fam
lily name was Victim. Therefore should his
most gracious majesty desire to become q
citizen Of this country his papers would be
made out TO Albert z. Victim.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23


will confirm the good opinion Of his friends
and justify to the fullest degree his choice
as governor. He is a standard bearer Of
the best tyne and under his leadership the
party will win a splendid victory. The other
new nominees are 4. q. McGilton, OF
Omaha, for lieutenant governor, and Peter
Mortensen, Of ord, for treasurer. both es-
pecially qualified for the peculiar work
which they will be selected to perform. The
remainder of the ticket is composed OF
present state ohcials, whose records are
above ~reproach and stand out conspic-
uously for conscientious, faithful public
service.
Emerson Enterprise: The republican
state convention at Lincoln was the most
largely attended and the most enthusiastic
ever held in the state. The delegates all
manifested a strong determination to put
up good honest men OF ability and they
succeeded in their efforts. The ticket named
is a winner. Great interest centered on
the head of the ticket and the nominee,
John II. Mickey, while one OF the weakest
candidates in the start, was everybody's
choice in the finish. He is a banker, stock
raiser, Methodist and pioneer settler Of the
state, having located In Nebraska on a
homestead In 1858. He belongs to no clique
or ring. is under no obligations to the
corporations and will commend the conf
dence Of the voters in every respect.
Falls City Journal: The selection OF
John II. Mickey as the republican candidate
for governor was a happy choice. He has
lived In this state since 1870, he is familiar
with its history, he has interest in her flu
ture and is a man of strong personality
and a record for honesty and integrity that
cannot be questioned. He has held Offices
Of trust In his own county and has filled
them In such a manner as to win the con-
fdence OF everyone who knows him. Mr..
Mickey is a man Of high moral qualities
and has always evinced great interest in
any institution or movement tending to the
moral betterment OF the community. He Is
a great friend OF the Nebraska Wesleyan
university and, being a man OF means. he
has been able to become the largest indi-
vidual contributor to the financial needs Of
that school. He has proven himself to be
a public-spirited citizen IN many other
ways. His success has been achieved by a
thorough knowledge of business methods
and a conservative application Of the same.
We believe that at this time the republican
party Of the state could have made no bet
ter choice, and that 1t has In Mr.. Mickey a
man that all the people regardless Of party
who have the best interests of Nebraska at
heart can conscientiously support.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
DEMOCRACY "AGIN" EVERYTHING.
Inconsistencies of the Party's Profess
siOns I'm Platforms.

New York Tribune.
The anti expansionlsts who are looking
hopefully to the democratic party for aid
in q campaign to secure a promise of in
dependence for the Philippines should look
to the Illinois democratic platform and
take warning. They have been comforting
themselves with the resolution lifted from
the Kansas City platform by the Indiana
democrats in favor Of an immediate declar-
alton of the nations purpose to assist the
Filipinos to establish an independent gov
eminent They will be sadly disappointed
to see that an equally important body re-
af1rms another part of the Kansas City
platform. quite inconsistent with the part
approved by the Hoosiers. and declares:
I'VE are opposed to the British system
Of colonization, by means of which power
full, selfish interests are enabled to en-
ploy the resources of the people to en-
slave inferior races and to enrich them
selves. We are in favor of true American
expansion, such as under democratic con-
troll has been achieved in the past, and by
means Of which vast territories have been
dedicated forever to equality and freedom.
We, therefore, denounce the measures
adopted by the republicans for the govern
ment of the Philippines as monopolistic
and autocratic and dangerous to liberty at
home as well as liberty abroad"
II that means anything, it means that the
Illinois democrats are utterly opposed to
Philippine independence. The anti-imper-
iallsts have lately been getting reconciled
to the supreme court insular decisions and
the republican legislation which opened the
door to them, seeing in the power of the
United States to hold the colonies and not
bring them under the constitution the op-
Il RANsEnNfU e. al $50 In Nhn DhaINAANa1a .
separate government which could on prov
ing its stability receive independence. The
democrats OF Illinois. however, sharply
antagonize that policy, denounce the repub-
lican measures which alone make It pos
sible, and declare for true American ex-
pansion," by which they understand incor-
p~oration of the territory in question into
the United States as an integral part
thereof, subject to the constitution, and on
the road to statehood, with its Inhabitants
as much citizens OF the United States as
those Of New York. They are expansionists,
but not even temporary impeTialists. The
New England and New York anti-imperial-
lists are antl-expanslonists and, in
spite OF the seeming paradox. i'm
perialists, in that they want the Philip
pines to be imperially administered tenn
~porarily as a step toward getting rid of
them aiVOsether' IN lhe hAhsas Cily pat
form the democratic party blunderingly or
dishonesty declared for both Of these OPP
posite policies. Now democrats in the var
ious states are taking their choice between
them. The result cannot be specially graf
flying TO those. who seek a basis OF union
In opposition TO the republican Philippine
policy. 1t is clear enough that the demo-
Gratis are "agin" something, but Il Is doubt
full II they themselves know what they are
i'apn"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
moKEMENr FoR a CusT0Ms nNIoN.

An event of very considerable inter
national interest will be the conference
of British colonial premiers to be held
in London beginning July 2. While i'm
perial defense Is one of the objects for
which the conference has been called,
the matter of chief Importance relates
to the creation of a customs union, or
imperial zollverein, under which there
would be a policy of trade discrimina-
ton in favor Of the colonies. This is
a favorite scheme with the colonial sec
rotary, Mr.. Chamberlain, but late ad-
vices indicate that it is not likely to
succeed, although 1t has considerable
support in England, sentiment in that
country in favor Of a change in fiscal
policy having grown within the past
year or two.
A great deal of significance is at
tached to the statement made a few
days ago in the House of Commons by
| Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, chancellor of
the exchequer. The liberal members
made a vigorous attack on the corn
duty and in reply the chancellor denied
the charge that the government was
bent on reversing England's fiscal pol
Icy He declared on behalf Of himself
and his colleagues in the ministry that
it was not their intention to endeavor
to encourage trade in the colonies by
initiating a tariff war with foreign
countries. This has been received as
a pretty definite disclaimer of the zoll
verein policy and in addition to this
the chancellor announced that he had
decided to reduce the import duty on
maize one-half. 1t appears, moreover
that all the colonies are not favorable
to the Chamberlain policy, the Austria
liam colonies proposing to maintain theiI
own customs duties. Probably Canada
will be found willing to enter into such
a policy, expecting thereby to injure
the trade Of the United States, but Of
course the plan must fail unless all the
colonies accept it and this it seems likely
Mr.. Chamberlain will be unable to in
duce them to do.
AS England is by far the best Gus
toner of the United States this country
is very much interested in the result
of the conference of British colonial
premiers. From present indication:
there is no reason to apprehend that the
result will be inimlcal to the CONNER
cial interests of the United States. Mr.
Chamberlain is an adroit and strenuous
worker for whatever policy he cham
pions, but in attempting to reverse the
British fiscal policy he will probably
find that he has undertaken too large 6
task. This is certainly the conclusion
to be drawn from the statement Of Sil
Michael Hicks-Beach. representing thu
ministry, which clearly shows tina
among the men in power there is LITTLE
sympathy with the imperial customs
union idea.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
ALTOGETHER TOO MUCH FoRMALITY

ALTOGETHER TOO MUCH FORMALITY.
There is altogether too much formal
ity about the revision of the county as
sessment by the county commissioners.
The refusal of the board to readjust
assessments in conformity with the re-
cent decision Of the supreme court, UNI
der pretext that no action can be taken
until a regular complaint is filed against
every ~franchised corporation and owner
Of property that has been under
valued, is unwarranted. 1t is supremely
ridiculous for the board to fortify its
inaction by the advice Of the county at
torney, whose advice the members of
the board would not follow individually
in any important lawsuit of their own.
Why should anyone he compelled to
file a formal complaint where the assess
ment is known to be wrong and contrary
to the rule of the court and the testi-
mony taken before the city council?
Why does not the board proceed and
let the corporations complain If they
think the valuation too highH
No one wants the county commission
ers to do injustice, but IL they entertain
any doubt, the benefit OF it should be
given to the great mass of taxpayers
rather than the privileged corporations
that have heretofore managed to evade
their share of the taxes by the assump-
| ton that their bonded debt was to be
deducted from their capital instead of
being added to it.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Mayor KOutsky has taken the South
Omaha bull by the horns. He is urging
the Board Of Review to raise the assess
ment Of the corporations to the level Of
the valuation of other property. which
would bring the total assessment of
South Omaha up to $16.O0O.OOO and
lower the tax rate for city purposes
from over 30 mills to 10 mills or less.
With an assessment for Omaha and
South Omaha OF $52.OO0,0O0. the twin
cities will make a respectable showing
in comparison with cities Of equal popu-
latiOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
Building Great ships Here.
New York Tribune.

NVW IUIh IIIUUIts
American shipbuilders are talking hope
fully Of the prospect that the constant de-
velopment of the steel industries OF the
United States will make It possible to con-
struct vessels here better and more cheaply
than in any other country and without re-
ducing wages. Sanguine prophets venture
to predict that ere many years have passed
capitalists and investors on the other side
Of the Atlantic will find It to their ad-
vantage to give extensive orders to Yam
kee shlpyards. That is an outlook full of
encouragement.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
DON'T wORRY.
James whitoomb Rifle

James Whitcomb Riley,
oh, heart OF mine. we shouldn't
Worry sol
What we've missed OF calm We couldn't
Have. you know!
What we've met OF stormy pain,
And OF sorrows driving rain,
We can better meet again.
II IL blow.
For, we know, not every morrow.
Can De sad;
So, forgetting all the sorrow
We "a had
Let us fold away our fears,
And put by our foolish tears,
And, through all the coming years,
JUS be glad.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

A copy of the first map OF Omaha has
been resnrrected, bearing an inscription
giving notice that city lots win be given
away to persons who will improve them.
A repetition OF that oner now would not
wait long for takers enough to occupy
every lot in the original town several
times over.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Senator Hill was crowded of the plat
form committee at the Kansas City con-
vention by Boss Croker, but that does
not seem to prevent him nom promul-
eating a substitute Of his own for the
Kansas City effusion. Had Hill had a
voice in framing the Kansas City plat
form, it would have seen a very differ
ent image when it faced its reflection
in the glass.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
People win Not BE blinded.
Winside Tribune.

Winside Tribune.
What taxes The Omaha Bee does or does
not pay cuts no figure in regard to railroads
escaping their just share of taxation. An
attack on Rosewater may be always in
order, but 1t should not call the peoples
attention away from the main fact that
the railroads of Nebraska are Sinking
their part of the tax burden.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

The redoubtable Henry Watterson has
been thrown into another spasm by the
speech Of Grover Cleveland at the Til
den banquet. Between dread visions of
a man on horseback and wild dreams
of a stuffed prophet, the valiant Ken
lucky colonel must be sorely afflicted
with political nightmare.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Kansas City Star.
Tit whirligig Of Time has brought in his
revenges to the democratic camp. Cleve-
land and Hill occupying the center OF the
stage, with Bryan waiting in the wings
recalls the time when the western demo-
cratic newspapers greeted a protest from
Mr.. Cleveland with, "Harkl from the tomb
a doleful sound"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

See what time and trouble the local
democrats could have saved had they
only followed the example OF the local
popplists and fixed up everything by
committee c%onclave without bothering
the voters with a primary election and
convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Philadelphia Ledger.

"I-HNWNETIHNW N-WbWE8
The unseasonably severe weather
throughout a large section OF central
Europe, with its destructive effect on the
crops, presages an unusual demand upon
the United States for food in the coming
winter. The indications in this country are
that we shall be ~abundantly able to supply
the demand.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Congress cannot legislate water Into
the reservoirs and bitches simply by an
irrigation bill. The work of construc-
ton must be commenced and pushed
to speedy completion that we may have
the benefits Of the promised irrigation
works at the earliest possible time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
A < Calamity.
st. Louis u

Employers md employees alike should re-
alize the public bearing Of the fact that
during the four weeks since the anthracite
coal strike was declared the Losses on &C
count Of that strike now reach the ap
palling total OF nearly $50. 900, 900. Mine
operators. mine workers. employees othei
than miners. business interests in Gloss
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

With army promotions going SO rap
idly, no self-respecting army officer has
u right to retire with a title any less
than that of colonel.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

In addition to positive declarations
on national questions, the republican
platform meets the state issues that con-
front the people Of Nebraska. That is
why the popocratic organs think it is
particularly dangerous to p~opocratlc sue
cess.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Ex-senator Allen still insists that
Bryan does no mean it when he says
he won't run for governor. In Senator
Aliens lexicon of fusion politics there
is no such word as mo"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
The Chonys Getting wise.
washington Star.

Evidently the fools in the country are not
as numerous as had been generally sup
posed. The ocean steamship companies are
all complaining that the transatlantic travel
is not nearly as large this season as It
was expected to be for the coronation cere-
monies.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

have suffered In this loss caused by the
strike. The loss is one that cannot be
made good when work is resumed. 1t is
necessarily irremediable. II must be borne
as the price of a strIke.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

More than 2,4O0 delegates are accred-
tied to the fusion state conventions for
Nebraska. The farmers. however, are
too busy gathering in republican pros
perity to attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

It's really too bad the republicans Of
Nebraska could not arrange their state
convention to suit the popocratic World
Herald in every particular.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
An Awful strain.


Chicago HeCOfu-IieIaIu'
King Edwards physicians have ordered
him to husband his strength for the coro-
nation. 1t is going to be an awful strain
for him to keep from laughing out loud
while the performance is in progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Between boat races and horse races
the man eager to lose his money on q
wager can be readily accommodated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

What's the matter with the Real Els
tate exchange? Is its fight for tax re-
form to stop with the city hall and short
of the court house?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Omaha keeps right on the increase side
Of the comparative weekly bank clear.
ings table.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

The only dearth reported in this Sec
ton this year is the dearth of farm
hands to take al Of fast maturing
crops.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

That reminds us that we have several
other dead letter laws and ordinances
the no-treat law, for example.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Fortunately Old Sol will settle the
coal problem for most of us at least for
2 few months to come.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

A bill has been introduced to estab.
fish a pension roll for all blind persons,
carrying them for $50 a month each.
This would be going it blind.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

No scramble for places on the fusion
state ticket this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
oFFICES.
REMITTANCES-


State of Nebraska, Douglas County, $751;
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 ana Sunday Bee printed during
the month Of May. 1902, was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
He MercifuI, Don,t Push.
baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
Colonel Watterson asserts that democracy
stands between the country and a gaping
abyss. We trust that the country will i'm
prove the opportunity to shove.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Cincinnati Tribune: Has your husband
a good ear for music?" asked Mrs. Oldgiri
of Mrs. Viewed.
He seems to think everything he hears
played in church Is a lullaby"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Detroit Free Press: Mr.. Pi~nehback-You
say you've had that bonnet for a year. I
never saw IL before.
Mrs. Pinchback-I know that; l emily wear
II TO church.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
where. oh whore, is HarveyE

Memphis Commercial Appeal.
When will the faculty Of Coins Financial
~reorganize for 1sQ42
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
FLASHES OF FUN.

Chicago Post: me-" he said; 81 can't
afford an ocean trip"
why not?' they asked.
II don't play poker well enough"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Puck: Ethel-Would you consider Perc
Monckton a good catch2
Madge-Certainly-if all the others &c
away!
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23

Chicago Post: Yes" said the girl
thoughtfully, when speaking Of the dress
maker; ''she can At a cow all right, but
ia hardly dare trust her with q bathing
suit"