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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX SHIRELNG
The paramount issue before the Amer
lean people today is tax reform. The
problem Of taxation so adjusted Al to
distribute the burdens as far as possible
in equal proportions upon all glasses Of
property is being discussed in every leg
islature and by every municipal body.
The consensus, of opinion based upon
past experience everywhere is that the
burdens of taxation have been shifted
from personal property to real property.
This is perfectly natural. Real estate
cannot be concealed, while personal
property in various forms is readily GOV
cred up and omitted from the assessors
lists. The systematic evasion of per-
sonai taxes is as pronounced in New
York and Chicago as 1t is In Omaha.
The statutes of the various states are
practically uniform in regard to the
classification of personal property for
taxing purposes.
Personal property is not presumed to
consist merely Of merchandise, live
stock, household furniture, personal
ornaments and movable commodities Of
value, but it also includes money, debts
due from solvent parties, whether on ac-
count, contract, note, bond or mortgage.
1t includes debts and obligations for the
payment of money due or owing to per-
sons residing within the state, however
secured or wherever such securities may
be held. While the taxpayer is entitled
to deduct from the assessment of his
personal property the just debts owing
by him, it does not contemplate or per-
NIT such deduction on account of any
debt or liability incurred for the pur-
pose of evading taxation. Yet this prac-
tiee is very common with moneyed men
whose incomes are derived from interest
procured on loans.
A comparison of the assessed valua-
ton of personal property in Omaha for
the year 1901 with the assessed valua-
ton of previous years, going back as far
as 1870, show conelusively the system
attic evasion of personal property taxes
ahA NhO BNAJtAy W "hANh ~
owners of taxable securities resort In
order to avoid their due share OF the
public burdens. While real estate as
sessments in Omaha during those years
show a gradual increase, excepting dur
ing the years following the financial
panic OF 1898 and in the drouth years of
1894 and 1895, the aggregate OF personal
property valuations are almost station
airy, when as a matter of common no
toriety personal property In Omaha has
increased by many millions within the
past twenty years.
When the Omaha Real Estate ex-
change concludes its commendable eff
fort to compel an equitable assessment
Of the franchised corporations 1t will
ind a very promising field in the per
sonal property taxshirkers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
PRlLn~INE SreAR ANp TnRAccl

ALAALAAs 1--we 0LUhh AN 1OhAllu
Another menace to the American sugar
and tobacco Industries comes from the
Philippines. The commission. in it's
tariff bill, provided for n reduction of
80 per cent from the Dingley duties,
which was regarded as liberal. But il
appears that this is not satisfactory to
the sugar and tobacco producers Of the
archipelago, who ask hat the reduction
be made rs per cent, some Of the sugar
growers wanting free trade. The pro-
duction Of sugar in the Philippines
amount to about $4,000 or 100000
tons annually, while that Of tobacco IA
very large. Both industries would un-
doubtedly be very much stimulated il
the tariff reduction asked for should be
given them.
In his statement before the senate COM
mittee a few days ago Governor Taft
said that at present the commissions
principal reason for asking a reduction
is sentimental. He thought such a con-
cesslon would be beneficial in our deal
ings with the people Of the Philippines.
"If we can go back to them" he said,
land say that congress has recognized
them in this way they will appreciate
the discrimination In their favor. Such
a course IN the part Of congress would
be a great aid in giving them assurance
of the friendly feeling of the American
DeoDle." This IL also the view of Acting
Governor Wright. 1t would be inter
esting to know, however, to what ex-
tent the natives are engaged in these
industries and whether they are not
chiefly in the hands of foreigners-Brit-
ish, Spaniards and others. The prob
ability is that no great number of
Filipinos are connected with the sugar
and tobacco interests except as laborers
and IL such is the case the reduction of
the duties asked for would have no
great sentimental effect.
The bill that passed the house and is
now In the senate imposes the full Ding
ley rates on imports from the Philip
pines. Some modification of that meas
ure may be expedient, but WI are conf
dent that public opinion would not APP
prove a 10 per tent reduction. The plea
that it would have an excellent political
effect, though made on high authority,
should not weigh against the possible
injury to our home industries from this
added competition.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
WHEN JIM DIED.
Rochester Poat.Fxpress.

Rochester
When Jim died. all tn n~eighbors came from
Pears like TO me they held him just as dear
As mother did an mes fer they. all came
Once more, on his calm pale face. an a
Seemed to settle on their eyes, fer I seen
A-trieklin down their cheeks-maybe tn
fust fer years
When Jim died.
When Jim died tn birds stopped singin' in
Fer they missed him. you know; an tn
Rolden-belted bees
Flittin' DER tn meadows whispered to tn
1t would SiRiI kiss his bare. brown feet no more;
An the Eshilldee in tn rushes an IN fen
Seemed ever to be calm that he'd never
come again
When Jim died. b.
Jim was a curious ~chap--not IKE other boys
He had his Owl way o takin me- WIN ~
An sorrows; he loved birds an lowers an
He never much as trod on a timid violet
That peeped shyly thro' tn grass. Like
The BIRDS hSSiI sang to him. but their voices now
since Jim died.
Since Jim died. pears like to me mother
As she used 70 be; there's a sadness in her
An Voice that sort o. cuts me to tn heart;
Had siius been her pet sence he was born;
Better than the rest, he was her boy; she
Moth eG" don't but then she's never been tn
Since Jim died
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
Getting Rich Quick.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
1t has been discovered that t~Wenty-three
bank cashiers we're taken in and lone for
by a brokerage firm in New York which ad-
vertised methods for getting rich quick"
That the men and women who know nothing
of financial affairs and who hear of great
fortunes which result from the investment
Of a few dollars. should risk their savings
Under such a promise is not surprising; but
bank cashiers whit do not know that only
the brokers get rich quick" under a
scheme which promises 500 per cent profit
a month should go out Of the banking busi-
ness. Such credulity is fatal to their sue
cess as bankers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
TIPS FOR -ARcHITBors.
Things to BE Considered in Construct
ing a Fire Proof Building.
Insurance Engineering.

Insurance Engineering.
Let US enumerate SOM Of the things an
architect must take into account II he "a
constructing a ~freproof building. He should
know how the underwriters schedule dtf-.
ferentiate in Skeleton construction for
castiron or wrought-iron columns; he should
know the underwriters penalties for de-
hciency in thickness OF walls; he should
know how underwriters regard stone or
veneered walls. particularly carved or or
namented walls Of that descriptions he
should know the penalty in Insurance rate
for bricks or mortar Of poor quality; he
should know how the underwriters treat
unprotected columns and beams; he should
know how rates go up for large areas, he
should be aware of the additions made by
underwriters for wooden partitions or
plaster on wooden studs and laths; he
should have knowledge regarding scores Of
other things. We have enumerated only a
very few of the items that are taken into
account In insurance rating, and by no
means the most important ones. The con-
struction OF floors, floor arches, elevator
shafts, stairways, w~ell-holes, skylights,
lighting systems, trim, etc, all mean some
thing-and some OF them mean a great deal
when the insurance rate is being figured.
In all Of these matters the owner Of the
premises is practically at the mercy OF the
architect.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

Packing house statistics indicate
clearly that South Omaha Is gradually
being distanced by competing packing
points and is in danger of losing its po-
sition as third pork packing center in
America. All things being equal, South
Omaha would be able to hold its own
and make substantial gains on its COM
petitors, but all things are not equal so
long as the large concerns In South
Omaha continue a policy of diverting
the hogs raised in Nebraska to branch
establishments at Sioux City and St.
Joseph. A serious drawback to South
Omaha is doubtless also to be found in
diferential rates and secret rebates that
favor competing points to the detriment
OF South Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
BITS OF WASHINGTON LIFE.
EtchinEs of People and Things at the
National CapitaI.

II there is strenuous life in Washington
1t does not obtrude itself. THE all-pre-
.vading spirit Of things visible,"> says a
writer in Scribner's,- '''is one of calm, Of
cheerfulness, OF indifference to the flight of
time. The present is everywhere domi-
nant, with its most agreeable face to the
front, There is nothing to remind one that
yesterday had heaped pledges upon today,
or that today Is mortgaging the freedom OF
tomorrow. 1t is as IL a community of 3O0,-
00C SOULS, carved out Of the midst of our
restless Yankeeland, had shaken of its more
serious obligations and voted itself a daily
half holiday.
> This suggestion of leisure and recrea-
ton is intensified by the width Of the high
ways and the multitude of open spaces, in
viting foods of sunshine and pure air.
Wherever a street and an avenue Intersect,
they celebrate their meeting by at least a
triangular parklet or two. IL not with a
more formal circle or square. Grass, trees,
and shrubbery revel everywhere in joyous
life. Vines spread themselves wantc1ly
over any wall that does not repel their
advances, till a commonplace dwelling be-
comes a castle of living green with arrow
Sits and a sallyport. Look In any direction
and you have a vista fringed in summer
witt luxuriant verdure; in winter with a
delicate gray lacework Of ~leafless boughs."
Secretary Shaw, the new head of the
Treasury department, was standing on the
White House stairway talking to a number
Of newspaper correspondents, when Secre-
tary Root passed on his way to the cabinet
meeting, which Mr.. Shaw was to attend
when he had finished his discourse on f.
nance. The secretary of war rubbed ell
bows rather roughly with the secretary Of
the treasury, giared at the carelessly
dressed man who had been in his way and
and rushed by without speaking. Mr.. Shaw
evidently saw some humor In the situation.
Boys" he said as he watched the rap
IDLY moving form OF the war secretary. "if
l ever get in that fix after l have been
secretary awhile just stick a pin into me-"
While former Speaker Reed was picking
his way over icy sidewalks 90 the capitol,
recently. he vas aceosted by an aged ne
gro.
THod 90, Mr.. speaker?" he said, with a
grin. "You members me. don't your"
why hello Joel" answered the former
Gear" 81 should think / do remember
you. I'm glad 10 see you shoveling snow
and earning an honest living. The last
time / saw you damaged my temper and
nearly lost my soul"
The ex-speaker assumed an oratorical
tone and spoke to all who would listen.
ut was at the capitol, and had a pair
OF shoes that Just suited me-easy and COM
Portable. yet looked stylish enough for an
afternoon tea, and Joe, that rascal, charged
me 10 cents for a shine. / think he put
stove polish on them. for they never re-
covered their lustre and could never
wear them again. You stick 10 that shovel.
Joe. 1t doesn't offer the temptations that
come in your way as a shOe-shiner.
Uncle" Joe Cannon Was drilling" up to
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

The Real Estate exchange is making
practical progress. In its fight for a more
equitable distribution of the local tax
burdens. 1t is on the right track and
should be encouraged to keep at it until
the object is accomplished. No one
thing would contribute 50 much toward
stimulating the progress and prosperity
Of the city al the removal OF the griev.
GUS abuses that have grown up in our
tax system, Weighing down real estate
and improvements to such an extent as
to discourage Investments by either
home people or foreign capitalists.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

creased, the death rate has also de-
creased. This decrease in the death rate
furthermore Is not merely nominal, but
has fallen from 253 for the first period
from 1915 to 1890 to 2f1 for the period
Of 1900, and the fall has been steady
aud uninterrupted. The only apparent
explanation would be either that emil
grafton has transferred the deaths Of
native French people to the records OF
some other country-something that is
scarcely probable-or that the duration
Of life is materially frightening. II
the figures are reliable they certainly
indicate improved physical conditions Of
each succeeding generation as compared
with It's predecessors in the quest for
longevity and give grounds for optimism
for the future of the human race.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

The attorney general will, upon invita-
ton from the county attorney, assist in
the prosecution OF the indictment
brought by the grand jury charging ex-
Treasurer Meserve with embezzlement
OF interest money collected on state
school funds. This is in conformity
with the precedent set in the BARLEY
case, in which the attorney general par
ticipated to look after the states in
terest.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

Now that the democratic editors OF
Nebraska have organiE,d for united ac-
ton In preparing the democratic NAV
for assimilating the populist party. the
populist editors should lose no time in
living up for the coming table d'hote.
AS political sword-swallowers, the dem
ocrats will have to take in the pOpdAst
blade on the installment plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
Thinks sfor Himself.
BOSTON Herald.

BOsIOu fttTHIu.
The venerable Senator Morgan OF Ala
bama reveals his habit Of doing his own
thinking aud reaching his OWE conclusions
without the assistance of his party assocl-
ates when be stands up and says there is a
good government in the Philippines, suitable
to the character OF the people there and the
circumstances in which we found them. He
may be said to represent the more OF less
formidable imperiallstic element In the
democratic party.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

integrity Of the Chinese empire. the
signs OF progress there are especially
gratifying to the American people.
whose feeling regarding China is not
prompted and controlled wholly by com
mercial considerations.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

one Of the assistant secretaries passed him
in q carriage driven by a coachman and
ornamented with a footman.
Pretty prosperous for a $4,000 job
unused the chairman Of the COMMITTEES on
appropriations Guess Ill look into t."
Mr.. Cannon discovered that the gov
eminent owned the horses and carriage and
paid for the feed. The coscbman was on
the payroll as a messenger in the Treas
ury department and the footman was a
laborer in the department. II had been
supposed by meQbers Of congress that the
horses we're employed in hauling supplies
to the department. Investigation showed
that many Of the assistant secretaries who
are not furnished with horses and car
riages by congress had resorted to the same
means as the treasury of1cial TO provide
themselves with free equipages. Now
the assistant secretaries have a good pros
pect Of again becoming patrons OF the
street car lines.
Senator Dolliver is the silver-tongued
orator OF Iowa. says a New York World
letter. He campaigns from one end Of
the state to the other before elections.
Recently in the republican cloakroom he
told OF his visit TO a little owl In the
western part Of the state last fall. He
found that an old friend Of his who lived
in the county was there In fail. having
chosen 10 stay in a cell rather than pay a
tax he considered unjust and Illegal. DOLL.
ver's friend wrote to the sheriff:
Dear Sheriff: 1t will be a great favor
IL you will let me out Of fail for two
hours so l can hear my friend Dolliver
make a speech"
THE sheriff was a good fellow" said
Mr.. Dolliver. He wrota hts couaont ~
the back Of the note and then added these
words:
T remainder Of your punishment Is
RENTED"
In a recent paper on THE Force OF Elk
ecutive Sessions" Senator Mason thus de-
scribes his first experience behind closed
doors:
"A senator from New England arose and
solemnly and earnestly moved that we 20
into executive session. Z The bells all over
the senate end OF the capitol rang ana
made their music in my ears. The chief
page clapped bis hands three times ana
the pages all rushed from our sacred
presence. Amid the ringing Of bells and
rushing OF feet the people were all moved
out, the doors were closed and we we're
alone! tn
"Thereupon the senator who had moved
the executive session struck a match in
the usual way and lit a cigar, 'audibly
Informing his nelghbor that IL was the
only one he had. He then moved that
John Smith be confirmed in his $500 post
office 10 Podunk. The vice president OF the
United States said, Without objection e.
is so ordered A motion to adjourn was
carried. In one moment my dream was
broken."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

omaha's bank c~learngs for the past
week make a creditable showing. the
per cent Of increase over the correspond
ing figures for a year ago being greater
than the average for the whole number
Of clearing house cities. When the clear
ings make a favorable exhibit we may
be sure business conditions are on a sub
stantial footing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

The great rescue act for the Indian
supply depot appropriation has been
performed on schedule time, although
the spectacular features Of the coup are
not quite up to the standard set In for
mer performances by the same congress
sional artist. y
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

BY the way, that glorious plan to reor-
ganize and consolidate all the municipal
and local governments in Douglas
county under the benevolent direction Of
an autocracy of FIVE patriots seems to
have been lost in the shuttle.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

All that potential water power in Ne
braska referred to by Governor Savage
is still going to waste every day. If
It is worth saying, 1t is wNrth saving
at once. What abouv a special leglsla-
tive session TO act on the governors
.suggestion?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

If Chief of Police Donahue proposes
to set himself up as a program censor
for public dances. he might go the whole
length and use his blue pencil on the
entertainment menu in high society as
well as low society. There are dances
and dances.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

"Sighs multiply" says a popocratic
organ, that the democratic opposition
in congress is beginning TO recover a
grip upon itself and find solid ground"
II the opposition encounters so much
trouble in getting a grip upon itself, the
chances are poor for 1t getting a grip
upon anything else.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

Inasmuch as the last democratic nomi-
nee for congress in this district was an
editor, the lawyers insist this year upon
reasserting their claim to exclusive law
making privileges.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

The Charleston exposition is playing
in hard luck, Every exposition since the
famous Transmississippi at Omaha
seems to have been more or less ILL
fafad fH .H 1851 .HI
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

The Interstate Commerce commission
c~onfesses itself powerless to accomplish
anything more under existing laws, but
none Of the members have threatened
to resign In case they are left by con
gress to continue in their present state
of uselessness.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
Memories of a Pierce Fight.
washington Post

When the Hon. John Cannon takes the
floor to warn his republican colleagues of
the dangers Of force bills he knows ex-
actly what he is talking about. The gen.
tleman from Illinois has In 1890 dent in
his political neck to exhibit in support of
his statements.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

The more the subject is discussed the
palmer 1t becomes that The Bee made
no mistake when it referred to the
Bowerstock bill as a land-grabbing
rather than a land-leasing bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

An interesting point that seems to
have been overlooked in the vital sta
tistics for France, about which a vigor-
Gus discussion is raging over the mani
fest decrease in the birth rate, is that
while the marriages computed for each
10000 inhabitants have remained about
the same in number and the births de-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
An Explanation in order.
Minneapolis Times

MIIIItdVUIH IINIUos
The introduction in the Iowa senate of a
bill legalizing railway consolidation after
the United Securities plan calls for a great
deal of explanatory language on the part OF
Mr.. Hubbard, the gentleman who intro
6uced il 'by request"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
The LiEht that Pays.

New York World.
The Standard OIL ~company's new dividend
OF s2e, 900, 900 is a pretty good showing for
the light of other days.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

II government by injunction and man
damus will equalize our assessments
and reduce tax rates 1t will shake of
some Of the prejudice against it.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
DisInfectant.
Central city NonparelI.

Central City NonpareiI.
Frank A. Harrison has inaugurated a new
paper at Lincoln, the Nebraska State Rec
ord, and will endeavor to purify the pol
luted atmosphere Of the state capital. The
Job requires a strong .disinfectant.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

At last accounts the postofice at Ere
mont was still there.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
srArEMENr or DETERMINATIONS.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County. IS,
George d. T~zschuck, secretary OF The Bee
says that the actual number Of full and
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and sunday Bee printed during
fouas
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

As an admiral in the German navy,
Prince Henry should be able to trim HIS
sails to suit the American breeze.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
Cause for ThankfuIness.

Chicago Reoord-Herald
Mr.. Pat Grove is probably felicitating
himself upon the fact that he is not a
Riddla
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
POINTED ~PLEAsANTRIEs.


Washington Star: What would life be
without it's i~llusions?" said the gentle lady.
For my part l am not going to quit being
yes" said Miss Cayenne. st have OBJ
served that that is one of life's commonest
Illusions" ,
Pittsburg Chronicle: az notice a tendency
to lay this cold weather at the door OF the
g~roundhog,'' remarked Mrs. Snaggs.
Mr.. Snaggs; but that's all right! Gopher
the woodchuck!'
Chicago Tribune: TITS all In knowing
how" said the blue-nosed cab. driver. as
DIR" Dowie went by I'm his elegant car
"Partly that" said the gripman, Shaping
himself to warm his hands. But It's more
in maxim other people think you know
how" ~.'-.t
Baltimore American: "If I had an en-
gagement with, you," said the clerk. ut
And he gently placed a date with a peach,
Ne answered the pretty cashier. 1T
And she laid the date beside the canned
Holsters.
New York Times: The busy doctor was
hurrying down the street when he was
stopped by a man noted for his ability to
get lsidewalk" advice.
"I am thoroughly worn out, and sick and
tired, What ought 1 take?' asked the
TAKE a cab" replied the unfeeIins doc
tor.
Brooklyn Life: K~lngsley-You'ye been to
these literary clubs and metaphysical
what does your culture amount to?
Mrs, Kingsley-Dout 4 know everybody
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

Uncle" Joe Cannon was drilling" up to
the Treasury department the other day whom
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

Net total sales. 3 on
Net daily 80, q
GEO. d. TZSCHUCk.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn 70
before me this 1st day Of February, A. D.,
1902, M. b. HUNGATE,
(Seal.) Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10

Partly that" said the ,gripman. sIapplng
in maxim other people think you know