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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
MONEY AS AN INDICATOR.
A Great ReveaIer of Personal Char
acteristics.
o. S. bIarden in Success.

u, 5. biarden In success.
Perhaps there is nothing else which re-
veals ones real character like money or
the lack of 1t. The moment a young per-
son begins to get money, he shows his
true mettle by the way he uses it-by the
way he saves It or the manner in which
he spends 1t. %
Money Is a great blab, a great r~evealer
OF personal history. It brings out all ones
weaknesses. It indicates his wise or fool
ish spending, or wise or foolish saving;
It reveals his real character.
If you should give 81 900 to each mem
Der Of a class Of this years graduates, and
could follow each in disposing of IT, with
out knowing anything else about him, you
could get a pretty good idea of his prob
able future, and judge whether he will be
successful or will fail, whether he will be
a man of character and standing, or the
reverse.
One boy would see, in the $1,000, a coll
Iege education for himself or for a Grip
pied or otherwise handicapped brother or
sister. Another would see, in his 81, 1000, a
good time" with vicious companions.
To one, the money would mean a chance
to start a little business of his own. An
other would deposit his in a savings bank.
A poor girl would see, in her money, an
opportunity to help an invalid mother or a
dependent brother or sister.
In no two instances would the money
mean the same, perhaps, or develop the
SAM traits Of character.
To one 1t would mean nothing but selfish
ness, to another an opportunity TO help 9TH
ers. To one it would mean a chance to Sc
cure precious, long-coveted books. consti-
tuting a fine library. To another II would
suggest a home Of his own
To the boy who is naturally selfish, hard,
grasping, mean and stingy, the making OF
money simply emphasizes his characters
tics. It makes a small man smaller, a hard
man harder, a mean man meaner. A boy
who is naturally grasping and mean, If he
wishes to be a power in the world, must
discipline himself by systematically helping
others, in some way, or his life will become
harder and meaner, his affections will be-
come marbieized. and he will be OF nc
earthly use to the community in which he
lives. In fact. he will a every foot oil
the land poorer and meaner despite his ac-
quisitions. even II they mount into millions
On the other hand. IL makes a generous
man more generous, a magnanimous mar
more -magnanimous. Instead of cheapeninG
the land. his presence raises its value, and
he Is the pride Of the community, no matter
hoW much none he possesses.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
.-oFFICIAL

1 am at the White House, a guest at an
Informal lunch. When we leave the table
the president leads US into a hall, where
we stand in a group round him, he and
all of us smoking. He isf talking-his atti-
tude toward us and ours toward him that
which characterizes distinguished host and
hattered guests anywhere in the world. An
attendant in livery pushes through the
group with small ceremony and places him.
self beside the president. He waits with
some impatience until the president finishes
the sentence. Then he says-his tone that
Of teacher correcting pupil:
beg pardon, Mr.. President. Smoking is
not allowed here"
1 stand amazed for the third time, used
as I am by this time to social and political
and official lncongruities at your Washing
ton. The president looks confused for an
instant-rather, as 1t seems to me. because
his train of thought has been broken than
because a mental has been guilty Of a
frightful, an incredible insolence. Then he
says, with an apologize smile:
'Oh, is it? Very well. Come on, boys!'
He leads us into a room. II guess
they'll let us alone here" he says. I'm
new to the place and don't know the rules
yet"
IAN aristocratically inclined democracy,
perhaps" l say to myself, "but emptat-
ically a democracy"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.
Argument of ~stuyvesant Fish RefHtes
Itself.
RefHtes

LtbCAhs
Springfield (Mass) Republican.
Nothing is proved against public owner
ship by the fact that the United States
Postofice department experiences a chronic
deficit; and so nothing is proved by Stuy-
vesant FISH Of the Illinois Central railroad
when he says that the state of Illinois lost
800, 900 yearly through the old Illinois
and Michigan canal, while the railroad,
under private ownership. puts $942 900
yearly into it's treasury. If that sum repre-
sents a collection from the people for pri-
vate profit beyond the demands Of a mod
crate profit for services rendered, then an
argument is made for public ownership or
control Of railroads rather than an argu-
ment to the contrary. II the>government
should take the railroads and prove itself
unable, at the same rates charged by pri-
vate owners, to earn as large a net income,
then the superior economy and efficiency
Of private ownership are demonstrated.
But II, as In the case of the postofnce, a
deficit results which may be due to over
liberal rates to the people, nothing is
proved against public ownership which will
appeal to the public; for the public which
meets the deficit in other ways is its bene-
hciary.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
horace white,. suceessOr.
Boston Herald.

The new chief editor of the New York
Evening Post is Rollo Ogden, who has been
a member Of its editorial stan for nearly
twelve years, and may be- presumed to
have acquired a thorough knowledge OF is
ideals, it's methods and its traditions. He,
like many another diligent and trusted in
s~tructor OF constant readers, is unknown
to the public at large. All that we known
Of him, apart from his work, is that he
was born in Sahdlake, N. Y, in 1856, was
graduated by Williams college in 1877, stu
died for the ministry at Andover and Union
seminaries, and entered upon the work for
which he had prepared. Finding the condi-
lions OIL the once OF a Presbyterian preacher
not wholly satisfactory TO his ideas, he
drew out and entered upon literary and
newspaper work. As, at AZ years Of age,
he takes the ONCE Of responsibility and
honor in the succession d~ignihed and IL
Eliminated by the examples Of Bryant, Good
win, Godkin and White, congratulation,
confidence and good will should attend his
! brave undertaking.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

On the basis of the eight and three
fourths mill levy the west half of the
Union Pacific bridge, which was as
sessed by the State Board of Equaliza-
ton for $1,566, will contribute the
m%unifcent sum of S13.74 into the city
treasury of ~Omaha-equal to the wages
of n policeman for about six days,
or the cost of one electric street lamp
for about fifty days. This is uniformity
of taxation, a la Baldwin.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

state in a democratic administration
But what would n New York candidate
have to expect from the Bryanites II
they understood that he had secured the
backing Of his W state only by
pledglng the chief cabinet position to
Mr.. Hill? Would not the prospect Of
Hill as secretary of state have about
the same effect on MFR. Bryan and his
friends as Hill as the presidential
nomineeH Suppose Mr.. Bryan should
conclude later that he was Gu put for
secretary of state himself?. Democ-
racy's path is still rocky.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
I.-PoLITICAL.

am just arrived in your country and at
your national capital. A president is about
to be inaugurated-a most interesting and
instructive event for the foreign observer.
The president-elect is for the moment resi-
dent at the hotel at which l am staying.
The day before the Inauguration l have
small glimpses OF him. a dignihed, not too
self-conscious man, not unlike what my inn
agination had pictured as the probable kind
Of person for the chief place in a democ-
racy. he is always surrounded by distin-
guished-looking men, respectful and eager,
but not obsequious, much like the familiars
Of a monarch. In the evening a vast and
agitated throng pours into the streets
round the hotel. Bands are playing; there
is much shouting, singing, laughing, a great
deal Of what you call "profane swearing"
but no anger or even Miniature. The
throng press into the hotel, into the corri-
doris leading to the suite occupied by the
president-elect. They find his door. They
beat, they Kick upon it. Speech %speechl"
they shout. Come out, old boyi Come
out, old man We see you hiding therel"
1 look on amazed. 1 say to myself: THE
soldiery will appear and sweep the corri-
doris clear" The door presently opens. In
1t appears the president-elect. Is his face
angry, frowing, displeased? On the con-
trary, his eyes dance; his lips wreathe in
smiles; be waves his hands deprecatingly.
You're too good to me, boys" he says-a
curious, attractive mixture of familiarity
and dignity. And he submits with apparent
delight to the coarse caresses Of the crowd.
This is indeed democracy" l exclaim.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
zone f. a-PIenty."
Springfield Republican.

HTF|EE9|N-N ~F"T~"~
The supreme court of the United States
is still somewhat in the nature Of a de-
batting society. The last conspicuous de-
cislon was by a majority of one. The de-
Gliding vote is declared to have been cast
by the newest justice. who, from his former
writings, has been set down as an "im-
pressionist." 1t would be a satisfying
thing II the law were so exact that nine
great lawyers, clad in the W OF the peo-
pie and in silk gowns, could be spontane-
ously unanimous, but complete i~nfallibility
is only in the imagination and could be
personihed or idealiZed only by reposlng II
by human means in one man.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Iowa democrats are going to get into
the political game early this year by
holding their nominating convention in
June. There is really no occasion for
them to hold back with a view to learn
ing first who is to head the republican
ticket, because they can safely proceed
on the assumption that Governor Cum
minis will be renominated without any
substantial opposition. The call for an
early convention on the part of the dem
ocrats is more plausibly explainedSon
the ground that the gold men who are
in control Of the party machinery think
they can thus head off the Bryanites by
cutting short the time in which they
might organize to regain their former
ascendancy within the party. So far as
candidates on the democratic ticket in
iowa go. they will have to be drafted,
as usual.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
Common Affections overlooked.
Chicago Chronicle

CIINdbU VITIVIIININs
A learned medical scientist rises TO an
nounce that he has a sure cure for st.
Vitus' dance, another submits that he has
found a specific for leprosy and a third
casually remarks that he can cure any
thing from fits TO bubonic plague by slim
ulating the pituitary gland. In the mean
time the citizen who has a cold in the head
continues to sneeze and snufie along in the
old way and not a medical scientist can
do a thing for him. This seems anomal
Gus.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

It is perhaps six weeks later. l am a
guest at dinner at the house of a mem
Der OF the cabinet. We are all assembled
in the profusely decorated drawing rooms,
waiting for something to occur which is
evidently to be Of the highest Importance.
The agitation of my host and hostess is
visible, carefully though they strive to
conceal IL. Presently the m~usicians-an
orchestra, almost-begin to play The
Star Spangled Banner Or, perhaps 1t is
the British national air-"God Save the
Klng'-to which you sing my Country,
sTis OF Thee" Everyone rises and his
majesty-pardon me the slip-I mean his
exceilency, the president, and her excel
lency, his wife, appear in the doorway.
All bow, the women courtesying, some cf
them with a depth equal to that required
in a throne-room. Their excellencies ad-
vance to a white and-gold sofa placed no.
ticeably apart and further marked by an
empowering mass Of palms and ferns.
The scene is simple, sylvan, but almost
royal. Indeed, 1t is royalty in the hours
when court etiquette is relaxed, not laid
aside.
The ceremony Of greeting and p~resenta-
tions which follows is in all essentials
except one-what l have often seen at
private entertainments to royal persons in
Europe. The only lacking essential is
ease. 1t is a~musingly--but by no means
acknowledgement that the effort at
court ceremony is IN effort, honest and
determined, but hampered by ignorance.
eyes, and as now know, by a certain
manufactures that 1 did not then know
Once more I stare, amazed.
"Democracy-perhaps," l say to myself,
"but democracy with passionate %yearnings
for monarchy"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
Works the Usual Way.
Boston Transcript.

More than two-thirds Of the immigrants
who came hither last year were from Italy,
Austria Hungary or Russia, and pessimists
are already wondering how we ever shall
asslmilate them. As a fact we shall as
simulate them by making them work hard
for us while their children and children's
children attend our high schools and cap
ture the latest scholarships at Harvard.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Apropos of the candidacy Of Judge
Parker for the democratic presidential
nomination, Harpers Weekly signih-
eantly remarks that it rests with ex-
Senator Hill whether the desired en-
dorsement can be had from the next
state convention. AS 10 Mr.. Hill, 1t
adds, "he must know that his own
nomination for the presidency is out OF
the question and hat the utmost he
can lock for is the post Of secretary Of
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Colonel Bryan insists that the Kansas
City platform democrats win be at the
next democratic national convention. No
one win undertake to contradict this
assertion. Some are still In doubt, how
ever. whether the Kansas City plat
form democrats win be there with ere
dentials emitting them to the door or
merely with admission tickets ~ the
SPECTATORS galleries
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

The way to Danish the corporation
lobby from the capital is to start a leg.
islative investigation that would cor.
each lobbyist to tell by whom he is
hired and the nature of his business,
with an itemized statement of the
amount of Doodle circulated and dis
tributed by him or her.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

And now the chief issue Of the fight
against seating Senator SmOot OF Utah
is declared TO be not the charge Of
polygamy by his position As apostle in
the Mormon church. Sifted down TO
brass tacks. the real issue is whether
Mr.. SmoOt shall be allowed to represent
the state in the United States senate or
be compelled to make way for someone
else who wants the job and needs the
money.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Colorado's municipal home rule
amendment has been upheld In the
courts. 1t might not be a bad idea to
submit an amendment to the constitu-
ton of Nebraska in substantially the
same phraseology as that which has
withstood the ordeal Of attack in Colo
RADIO,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

The hired tax commissioners Of
''the railroads of Nebraska" may be
expected to afix. their signatures to
anything John N. Baldwin and his man
Friday may write for them. That's
what they are paid for.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

The constitution OF Nebraska eOntem.
plates a state censu in 1905. But we
will let that pass in view of the straight
ene6 financial condition Of the state IL
the legislature win see that we get re-
apportionment In another way.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
Chnnt a Lax Of Ecntnnr,
New York b

Ne" torh Aripune.
Sound the loud timbrel and chant a lay
Of honor to the American hen. The faithful
creature has been working overtime Of late,
in the face Of every Encouragement, and
has sent the wholesale price of eggs in
western markets dow to figures which de-
light the consumers.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
Hush. Smokers, Hushi
Baltimore American.

The decision Of the st. Louis court that
all who voluntarily invest in gambling
schemes are partners in the business is
logical, though desperately hard on the
poor, babyish suckers, who. with eyes wide
open, stick their fingers into the glowing
fire and howl when they feel the burn.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
Lesson of Current Events.
Minneapolis Times.

The ghoul cases at Indianapolis, the life
insurance frauds in New York and else
where and the county burial swindles at
Knoxville Tenn, show that the humblest
Of US may be made useful without our
knowledge or consent and that there are
not half enough people in the peniten-
tiaPies,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Plenty Of bills are on the legislative
files down at Lincoln that ought never
to have been introduced, but yet there
are several that ought to become law
that have not even made an initial ap-
pearance.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

With the present contingent tax levy,
the various departments Of the city gov
eminent will have to sail close to wind
for the next twelve months. If the rail-
road assessment should finally be de-
elared valid. they viii then be on easy
street, Swith a feast following the
famine.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

If Chicago grand juries so far forget
themselves as to indict aldermen Of that
city, st. Louis may be compelled to
yield the palm to its lakeside rival in
this department also.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

American Democracy CRustically
sketched In Three Chapters.
A well known European diplomat unofh-
cially resident In Washinton for a time.
recently contributed to Golfers Weekly
his observations on society at the national
capital. illustrating the love Of empire
hat mingles with the American democ-
racy at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

One Of the hrst results Of the repeal
Of the Nebraska wolf bounty law will
be to put a decided damper on q thriE-
ing Wyoming industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
The demand for hahltable

The demand for habitable houses at
reasonable rents in Omaha continues
to be steady. The capitalist who wants
good returns on a safe investment will
be building moderate sized dwellings
the coming season.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
A Problem in CoIors.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
America has had a hard color scheme to
work out. 1t already includes the white
burden, the black burden and the red bur-
den, and it will soon be time for the blue
burden, ~ .
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

The prosperous condition OF building
and loan associations in Nebraska Is a
pretty good sign that Nebraska people
are enjoying their full share Of prosper
H.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

The time Is at hand for honest men
in the legislature to stand up and be
counted. The sheep must separate from
the goats.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

His late a~ccidency, Ezra P. Savage,
is accommodating vacant livery barns
in Tacoma for a permanent location.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

II municipal home rule is good for
Denver, why not also for Omaha?.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
srATuA1ENT OF CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County S.:
George 3. Tzschu ok, secretary OF The Bee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn, says
that the actual number OF full and complete
Sunday Bee printed during the month Of
Tahraory 1914 WAS aa follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

While the corporation lobby fs cor
rupting the Legislature the railroad tax
agents are busily engaged In fabricat-
ing Qualifications for the sellouts.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

When last heard from Senator Nor
gan still had the floor, with no signs
of running short of wind.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

There are a good many things the leg
i~slature ought to do. There IRE also
a good many things it ought not to do.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02
THOUGHTS THAT TICKLE.

ITS funny how some men like to blow
about how their people brought them up
Yes, but it's equally funny that they
take them own."-Philadelphia Press.
81 notice. said the slow wooer, that the
extreme cold weather has been fatal to a
II should think" said the girl, her
would be afraid to venture out."-Cleveland
Pla%indealer.
Uncle Jed-Do I want to go to the auto-
mobile show? No! Dad ding the auto
mobiles! What are they good fur?
City Nephew-Some day, uncle, they'll
knock out the grasping railroads.
Uncle l never thought o.
thetl Where are they holdin' the show
First South America9-Faugh! Think of
Why, he knows absolutely nothing of polit-
Second South Americana should say he
from a North American college YELL
Judge.
Brown-Ili nave to quit this boarding
house. H
Jones-Not enough variety?
BrOwn-Too much. What's the good of
nutritious breakfast food If a man has to
learn the name of a new one every day
Detroit Free Press.
Playwright-That villain in my play
doesn't act his part up to the lines. He
must wear a look of worry and despera-
ton. .. ..t
Manager-ohi don't get excited. I'll fix
r rnn5; ' t5mt 20 have %T on st thS etas %if ano the heaf box <
office receipts.-Baltimore News.
civilian, now that you've made your
property over to me 1 can do as i please
with IL, can't II"
We'll, of course as your husband, the
law gives me a third interest in the real
estate while 1 live"
you wouldn't be mean enough to insist
on that, would you, William?"-Chicago
Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Now to stop guessing about the Audi
torium and to get down to business.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Net total
Net average sales....,s..,.g...". SO,14o
GEORGE B. TZsCHUCK.
Subscribed in my pl essence and sworn to
before me this 18th day OF February a. ID.
1903. M. b. HUNGATE,
(Seal1 Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Its funny how some men like to blow
about how their people brought them up"
"Yes, but It's equally funny that they
never blow about the way other people
take them down. philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

First South Americap-Faugh! Think of
man pretending TO be a statesman!
Why, he knows absolutely nothing of polit-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

Playwright-That villain I'm my play
doesn't act his part up to the lines. He
must wear a look of worry and despera-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-02

ton.
Manager-Ohi don't get excited. I'll fix
that. John, go up on the stage and start a
rumor that j have skipped with the box
office receipts.-Baltimore News.
The Holly chieftain., 1903-02-27
Heaviest Snowfall in Years.

Those who have been worrying
for fear there would be shortage
of water for irrigation this spring
have this week had their minds
relieved.
Snow began falling Monday
night and has continued 10 come
down thick and fast without inter-
mission ever since. At the time
of going to press it has Stacked III,
somewhat and the indications are
that it will clear up. Over seven.
ty two hours of hard showing!
just think of it! And the ground
covered with foot of soft, well
packed snow, the kind that makes
lots of water. 1t is the heaviest
snowfall ever witnessed by the
oldest inhabitants of this section,
Fortunately the temperature was
but little below freezing during
the nights and in the daytime
went above the freezing point just
far enough to soften the snow
and make ii stick where it fell.
There will probably bc much
loss to stock on the range that are
not fed, but the benefits to the
range in the way Of an early and
abundant growth Of grass viii
more than compensate the stock