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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

that of other brave men who have given
their lives for their duty.
The fight Of Paul Jones on Bonhomme
Richard against Scraps, stands in his
tory as a model Of valor in war against
uneXampled odds. But that was war, and
the enemy he faced were men like himself.
The captain who brought Caliiope out
through the hurricane in Apia harbor, when
American and German war ships went to
pieces on the shore like cookie shells,
showed a mastery courage and iii In
the face Of danger, but captain AID men
we're alive and In possession OF all their
faculties. Captain Freeman was so burned
that Captain Cantrell, who brings the story
from his own lips, describes his face as
looking like Vanished teak wherever
it could be seen. His ship had only a
little steam up and its steering gear had
been crippled by the burning lava. Its
decks we're two feet deep with liquid oe-
ment, which burned every bit OF wood Il
touched. Then this rudderless hulk almost
ran into the blazing Roraima, which held
another baptism Of death like that which
had killed all Of the officers and crew but
six, and crippled all of them. But with
his crippled ship this burned and manned
captain steamed the forty-ive miles to ST.
Lucia. There had been forty-two Of officers
and crew when the cloud of fire came down
upon them. There were six living at st.
Lucia and eighteen dead bodies and parts OF
bodies on the deck. Where and when ana
how the rest died no one will ever know
exactly. They were swept up by the burn
ing cloud like prairie stubble in a FIRE.
From all the horrors of the disaster, al
ready known and yet to come, the work
Of this captain and the remnants Of his
crew will stand out crowned with a white
light among the records of human courage
and human endurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
THE BIG FISH AND THE LITTLE.
How the Former Absorbs the Latter
Pain.


United States Investor.
In our day we have heard many sighting
remarks made against that genial show
man, the late P. T. BaTnum, on account Of
his statement that all men like to be hum
bugged. 1t has always seemed to us that
Mr.. Barnum was treated too severely. OF
course no man likes TO tell himself
specifically that he has been made a fool
OF; but for all that, most Of us would prefer
to be made fools of under certain clrcum-
stances than 10 act like wise men. Most
men are confirmed optimists-due no doubt
in very large measure to good digestion
and nothing Is more common than to hear
a man say that he had rather be hopeful
and be taken In. han 10 be forever enter
tanning suspicious views Of things. This
is no doubt an admirable trait in human
nature. but II is far more calculated to
create treasures in heaven for one than
treasures on earth. Most Of US, we sus-
peet. were made for the purpose OF being
worked by people shrewder than ourselves.
We are profoundly convinced that the big
FISH are created to eat the little FISH. Mind
appears TO be guided by laws strikingly
analogous TO those which operate in the
domain OF matter. The weaker was made
to give place to the stronger. In the
uunuGlal uuu lnuuolTidl dudtfS Oi tue hOIlu
It is obviously the purpose that the many
should exist for the enrichment OF the few,
The mass OF men seem to have a dumb
recognition OF this fact. When the aver
age man comes TO grief financially he takes
it in very good part; 1t does not occur to
him to denounce the people who have
brought him to ruin; II he can get on his
feet again he is pretty sure to court q
similar experience. He prefers TO believe
a Tose-coiored story which means his ruin,
rather than put any eredence in severe
statements which, II believed, would mean
his salvation. II is this trait in human
nature which makes It so easy for ouI
lords OF finance" and our captains OF
industry" to impart 50 much humor to the
financial and Industrial situation. They
have treated us TO a good deal Of II In the
last few years, during their process of In
jecting several billions Of water" into the
capitalization OF American industry, and
they will no doubt treat US TO as mucl
more when the time comes for them q
undertake the task OF squeezing out all thii
water. Some one once said that there IL
nothing sure In this world but death and
taxes; but we should amend this TO read
death. taxes and u~ndsrWriters' fseS."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
FRAECO-RUsSIAN FRIENDSHIP.

With President Loubet the guest Of
the car of Russia and q delegation
Of distinguished Frenchmen guests of
our government, France is occupying
a prominent place in international at
tentiOn. The visit of Loubet to Russia
and the enthusiastic popular reception
that has been accorded him gives re-
ship between France and Russia and
has a certain political significance,
which is well understood in Europe and
which will be regarded with especial
interest in England. The alliance be-
tween Russia and France Is not a
merely perfunctory affair. 1t is a COM
pact of the strongest character and one
which promises to endure. When Great
Britain and Japan made their alliance
1t was speedily developed how intimate
and complete is the understanding be-
tween France and Russia and the peo-
pie Of both countries are now being
treasured as to the heartiness and the
cordially of the agreement between
those powers, widely apart as they are
in their political institutions.
That the alliance has an important
bearing on the peace of Europe and also
upon conditions in the far east there
is no doubt. 1t contemplates no ag-
gressive policy in Europe or elsewhere
on the part of these powers, but it
stands al a check to aggressive move
ments on the part of other powers and
in this serves the interests of peace
both In Europe and the Orient. 1t is
therefore most desirable that the ALI
ance shall be maintained and Of this
the present assurances are as strong as
possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
Just Before the Crack of Doom,
Philadelphia. Ledger.

4 hAAauNAPAih A<Nh5Nhs
A singular phase Of human nature is
shown by the private letters from
Martinique written before the eruption, and
now being published. II is almost in
conceivable how people can look threaten
Ing death In the face and speak so calmly
Of it. Not all Of the writer's were resi-
dents Of volcanic countries and familiar
with their phenomena; many were visitors
and II would be naturally expected that
these, at least, would be badly frightened
and anxious to get away from such a
dangerous looking place, but they wrote
as II, while contemplating the possibility
OF destruction, they did not believe 1t
would come, and so remained, apparently,
calm and unmoved by the volcanoes dem
onstrations until the final catastrophe
overlook them. 1t almost seems as II the
first effects OF the coming eruption would
p~aralyze the sensibilities of the people.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

A double-track electric railway from
the Canadian border to the Gulf Of
Mexico is the latest colossal project in
incubation. The enterprise is to be or
ganized the first Of mex month and be-
fore long we will doubtless have an in
vitation to get in On the ground floor
as stock subscribers at figures decidedly
enticing. With the subsistence Of the
Texas oil fever and the collapse Of bal
loon navigation the electric trolley north
and south air line ought to have the
r~ight-of.way.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
A Patriot Overlooked.
Chicago Chronicle.

Chicago Chronicle.
We fail 10 discover in the plan Of policy
mapped out by President Palma OF Cuba
any provision for the employment at the
highest salary OF that grand old patriot
Maxine Comes. As It is pretty well I'M
derstood, however, that Maxine received
a comfortable sum from the United States
government upon condition that he would
refrain from stirring up the army Of lib
Grafton" TO rebellion against the American
provisional government, he will probably
be able to live in moderate comfort until
his services are desired by some other band
Of patriots striking for freedom. There
Will be quite a cold snap in Cuba when
Maxine overlooks his financial interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Kansas democrats are willing to fuse
with the populists provided the popu'
lists allow the democrats to take the
head of the ticket and most of the re-
naming places of Importance. That
situation is likely to develop also with
the Nebraska demo-pop allies. Fusion
in Kansas and Nebraska is simply a
anne Of spells division.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
A COQUETTE.
Sangster.

/ am never IN doubt OF her goodness.
/ am always afraid Of her mood,
I am never quite sure of her temper,
For ~willfuiness runs In her blood,
She is sweet with the sweetness OF spring.
time
A tear and a mile in an hour
Yet ] ask not release from her slightest
caprice,
My love with the grace Of a lily
That sways on its slender fair stem,
NV love with the bloom OF the rosebud
White pearls In my life's diadem!
You may call her coquette II II please you,
Enchanting, II shy, or II bold,
Is my darling. my winBome wee lassie,
Whose birthdays are three, when all told.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

The women who constitute the city
improvement society at the state capital
have started the startling inquiry
whence came the appalllngly numerous
tin cans that dishgure vacant lots Oh
the outskirts Of the city. Omaha would
like the benefit Of the conclusion when
IL ia reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
PennItr OF Silver basic.
Springfield Republican.

Every drop in the price Of silver means
an increase in the gold value Of the big
indemnity that China must pay to the
powers on account Of the Boxer campaign.
The size Of the debt has already increased
some $4,000, 900 since the signing Of the
Pekin procotol because Of the fall In the
price Of the white metal. hin is on a
silver basis. but the powers insisted that
the country should pay in gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

For sale cheap-a few straight tips
from the supreme court just as good as
new. Reason for selling-owner no
longer has use for them since police
commission decision. Apply at office OF
Omaha Fakery.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

"No backward step" is the slogan
raised for the bonrbonized element of
our local democracy. And for fear of
taking a backward step. no forward step
will be ventured either. and democracy
will remain immovable on the same old
back number spot.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
spain,s RetIring Queen.
Baltimore American.

The most pathetic figure Of the hour Is
that Of the queen regent Of Spain. After
a regency which has seen many troubles
and not a few storms. in which the CO.
ionial importance OF Spain has been wiped
out. she leaves the throne TO the care OF a
boy when II is surrounded by dangers
within and without, at a time when the
most careful and experienced guide v
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

1t turns out that the lawyers have
drawn out of the Fair estate merely the
modest sum of about 100000. II the
will contest could only have been kept
in the courts a few years longer the
lawyers might nave absorbed the whole
100000 at issue.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
Promotion I'm the Navy.
Louisy1lIe Courier journal.

Louisville Courier Journal.
There is a sentiment in some quarters 10
favor Of a provision in the naval appropria-
tion bill for the promotion OF warrant ON
GERS to commissioned rank. This senti-
ment is sound, and ought to be strong
enough to accomplish its object The pres
ent snobblsh regulations against such pro-
motions are unworthy OF a democracy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Now that the smallpox c~ontagion has
been almost eradiceted, our amiable To-
cal contemporary is beginning a cam
paign for vaccination. That is strictly
In accord with the eternal fitness Of
things.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

If the people of Martinique are look
ing for a safe place to settle In with
assurance that thrift and energy will
produce profitable results. they may find
a good opening here in Nebraska with
guaranty OF Immunity from disturbance
by volcano thrown in gratis.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
SUPERIOR means of flight.
Kansas Ctty star.

hdIodb CITY DtWFs
II Is said that the birds all left the VI
cinity of Mount Pelee Just before the erup-
ton, This does not necessarily prove mat
the birds knew more than the people. The
latter would ave left, too. II they had
nossessed wings.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Tammany is said TO be splitting apart.
II IL will only split wide open and show
up the entire inside workings Of the
tiger some exposures might be counted
on that would overshadow the dis
closures Of the Official investigations as
Mount Pelee overshadows a ~skyrocket,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

While our Grand Army guests are ex-
pressing appreciation Of their warm
welcome it is to be hoped they will con-
vtrue the welcome into an Invitation to
come to Omaha again.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
An Epoch in History.
paItlmore American.

Never did or will q flag come down with
more honor than the American nag when II
surrendered it's place yesterday to the
Cuban banner. For It's withdrawal was by
its own ~volition, and a token OF the greatest
duty ever performed by one nation TO an
other In the history OF the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

needed to handle the reins Of government
She has given an example Of motherly
devotion which the whole world appreciates.
but which has not been able to avert all
cause for the motherly anxiety which must
still follow the advent to power Of the
young kinR.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
Cinch of the Coal BarOnS.
Chicago Chronicle.

OnIcbBO NHIUIIUIo'
Let no one believe that the coal barons
are worrying over the situation. For every
dollar they are losing by the strike they
will exact two from the consumer when they
see At to resume operations. In the mean
time they are turning an honest dollar BY
rigging the stock market.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
Every pledge redeemed.
INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Indianapolis JOURNAL.
Yes, the flag came down In Cuba, as was
promised, but II stayed put" until all the
conditions promised the world had been
fulfilled. II came down in Mexico some
years ago, but on terms made by the United
States. To use the words Of President
Roosevelt, the flag will stay put" until
those who put It deem II best for the world
and the American people to take It down.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

A bill is to be pushed In the Cuban
Parliament to extend full pardon to all
Americans in prison or awaiting trial on
criminal charges. Cuba would evidently
like to be relieved of the expense Of
maintaining prison inmates left as a
legacy TO the republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Again the end OF the Boer war is in
sight. 1t will be regarded as ended,
however, only after the pact is duly
signed, sealed and delivered.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
rewards of Hard Luck.
washington Post.

Perhaps the Beef trust Will explain it's
English prices by making liberal use OF
the sympathy idea. England has been
having hard luck of late.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Any other people within the domain
Of the British empire contemplating a
coup at arms is respectfully requested
to hold the belligerent disposition in
check until after the coronation festivi-
Hoa
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

We spurn the suggestion that the COM
mencement exercises of the Omaha High
school this year be transformed into a
debate on the subject: Does modern
education provide any place for the shirt
waistf
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

A convention Of Indiana republicans
came to a choice for congressional nom-
Inee on the 1,012th ballot. Up to the
hour Of going to press that stands as
The 1902 record.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

ernments to prepare on an imperial scale
a scheme Of s~tate-aided immigration Of In
dian settlers, artisans and agriculturists
with their wives and families.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Whatever happens to the garbage con-
tract, the city must take some measures
10 enforce sanitary disposal of refuse
and waste.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

President Loubet has drunk to the
health OF the car. but no n in France
has gone into Mysteries over this portent
of subsection Of republic to empire.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Chicago Tribune: "Of all the dangerous
fools the worst is the man who looks into
the barrel OF a gun TO see II IT'S loaded. -
How can ne be dangerous? He seldom
bothers anybody after that except the
undertaken"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

1t has been demonstrated in Omaha
that the way to bring the tax rate down
Is to bring the assessment up.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

After all the corn belt is the cham
pionship belt most worth having.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS;
George u Tzschuck, secretary OF Inc Bee
publishing Company, being duly sworn
says that the actual number OF fun ana
complete copies OF The Daily. Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
The month vt April, 1907. was AS follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Washington Star: do you like poetry7'
Yes, indeed" answered Mrs. Cumrox.
prose always looks to me as II they were
crowding their words together because they
were trying to economic on paper, Poetry
looks much lavisher and elegant"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Philadelphia Catholic Standard: whats
this small space on the map near your
state marked r I?" inquired the for
eigner.
HThat," replied the facetious New Yorker,
should be r. l. p, but the place is so
small there was no room for the 'P.''
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Philadelphia Press: Mr.. Youngstere, I"
says the lady who reached the sere and
yellow, but strlved to retain her pristine
youthfulness, is a friend of my childhood
Now, / know very well that the fellow
is but % years old, yet why should / blurt
out to the shrinking damsel!
"Ah. of your second childhood. thenf'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
LIVELY AND LIGHT.

Washington Star: II has noticed" said
Uncle Eben, dat when a man turn up his
nose, an talks bout how much he 'spises
riches, he ginerally amt got none"
Detroit Free Press; John, you must try
TO like Mary's beau"
But / don't like him"
well, If she thinks we dislike him
she'll marry him sure
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24


In an address before the East India as
ISOLATION in London the other day our old
friend, Sir Lepel Grimm, argued In favor Of
filling up Central Africa with East Indian
immigrants. OF all possible, or rather,
probable. immigrants Indians, he main
taIned, were the best, the most doeile. in
dustrious, loyal and civilized. while the
vast and superfuous population Of India,
increasing with a rapidity which was the
despair OF statesmen and economists. could
supply any number OF millions to I'LL up
the vacant places of Africa. II II were
possible to provide for the immigration OF
a large number OF suitable British colonists
to South Africa to settle on the land with
their families this would be the best solu-
ton Of the problem Of the future develop
ment OF the country. But South Africa
was not and never had been a fayorite
field for British immigration and there
was no reason to believe that intending i'm
| migrants would in the future prefer South
Africa to Canada. the United States or
Australia. whatever the inducements Of
fered by the government. British immi-
grants failing, there was no reason for the
home or local governments 10 favor immi-
grafton from any Of the European nations
like Italy or Germany and even II such I'M
migration were desirable it was very i'm
probable that serious European colonists
would choose South Africa for their home
OF adoption. Effective white immigration
being impractieable, they had TO consider
what would take it's place. and they must
remember that what Africa wanted was
population. For the commercial and agri-
cultural development Of South Africa the
native black people were useless. while the
Chinaman was not a desirable settler in
South Africa, though a certain number
might be introduced with advantage for
mining work under iudeDture. The only
solution Of the difhculty would seem 10 be
the abandonment OF the fantastic dream OF
South Africa as q white mans land. which
II was not. never had been and never would
be. and for the colonial \ Indian gov
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Atlanta Constitutions: THAT amt law
"I know IT," replied the justice, but IT'S
Me; an ef ever I hear OF you appealing
from my decision I'll settle with. you per
sonally. Bailiff, clear the court!'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24

Philadelphia Press: How about the plans
for your new house; have they been drawn
up to suit you YETI"
''Weil, no; but they suit my wife"
'How many rooms Is II TO have"
81 don't know. The architects busy now
trying to figure out how many rooms he
can build around the twenty-four big
closets my wife demands"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
OFFICES.

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lhould be addressed TO city Circulation
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orders cashed and even then they could not the
sheriff. because he had purposcy left town con-
ceaed himself so as to give his partner in papershav
ing business a chance to bleed the teacher who must
have his pay or 90 hungry and ragged. Notwthstand-
ing that outrageous situation, the young men We're
glad have the chance to teach school, because there
was nothing else SO good as even that.
The policies Of the democratic party had not Gre
aed and did create opportunities for any thing
better That is why they were glad to teach school
for the pittance they received.
AS soon as this county, and the state as we'll, went
into republican CONTROL the condition Of the teachers
changed The sheriff paid their orders they
were due and whenever they were presented. The
teachers received full face value of the orders too
There was no more shaving business and 'divy''
between the sheriff and his agent This prompt and
honorable payment Of school orders has been main
tanned ever since and is observed to the letter today
The wages are much higher than they were, when the
democrats were in office, but Notwithstanding that
fact the profession Of teaching growing less attract
i've every day. The reason for this, has already
been stated is that the development of the state under
republican administrations has afforded andis Offering
better opportunities in other lines of work.
The wages of teachers today, it is true, not as
much they should be for the best interests of educa
ton but they much greater than they were some
years ago. Teachers get s35, $40, $50, and $50 a
month"; now instead of the $50 s25, $50 and $35 they
received under democratic rule
The continuance of republican policies in this
state means that they will get still better wages. The
return of the democratic party to power would mean
thattheir wages would be reduced. 1t should be borne
in mind by every teacher and every patron oithe pub
lie schools that the democratic party is enemy to
the system and that the republican party nurures and
fosters education and especially the public school sys
ten.