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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
NOTES.

In announcing his defeat in Colorado, Mr..
Wolcott is good enough to ask the country
to endure the blow as gracefully as pos
sible.
The striking coal miners have indicated
their position on the wage question by vol
UNFAIRLY increasing the salary OF President
Mitchell.
A professor in the University of Wisconsin
has been dismissed for gambling. 1t is re-
ported that when he asked II he might in
quire the reason the trustees answered:
"You bet!"
Count Boni de Castellane has been re-
elected to the Chamber of Deputies. His
indifferent success in other directions in
spires a belief that he may develop into a
statesman.
Thomas Lowry, the millionaire street car
magnate OF Minneapolis and st. Paul, an
nounces that he is a candidate for the seat
in the United States senate now occupied
by Moses C. Clapp.
There seems to be no limit to the power
of a monarch. Emperor william hes in
terdicted the translation OF Kipling's
poetry, and the shah OF Persia has pro-
hibited the importation OF automobiles.
Because 1t was stated that John d.
Rockefeller had offered a million dollars
for a new stomach. he has received hun
dreds Of ''cures" by mail. II he tried to
follow all the advice offered he would soon
be relieved.
Heinrich Peterson, formerly a college
professor in Berlin, who speaks iuently
five languages, is now employed as a mo-
torman on a Chester trolley line. Which
goes TO show that a man with a college
education is always sure OF employment.
Although Edmond Rostsnd, the author Of
"Cyrano de Bergerac," was elected a mem
Der of the French academy several months
ago, he has not yet been officially received
by that body. The reception has been re-
peatedly postponed until II has been jocu-
larly suggested that the youngest academi-
clan would be the Oldest before he could
sit at the institute.
Il is reported from Copenhagen that on
the eighty-ffth birthday Of King Christian.
which occurs on April 8 next, there will be
no less than three emperors In the Danish
capital-King Edward, the car and the
kaiser. II is added that preparations for
the birthday festivities are being kept from
the king as much as possible and that the
celebrations will be OF the most splendid
kind.
Ex-Governor Samuel ]. Crawford OF Kan
sas has printed an urgent plea for the
enactment Of a bird protecting law. He
says: Birds Of every kind and variety,
except The hawk and the English sparrow,
are useful, and many Of them are invalu-
able. They should be protected by a rigid,
stringent law with a severe penalty at
tached thereto. One quail will destroy a
thousand insects In a single day, and many
other birds will do as much
Toward the end Of the illness which ter
minated he earthly career Of Abram s.
Hewitt the doctors endeavored 20 keep him
alive by the use Of oxygen. Those nearest
and dearest to the dying man assembled
about his bed. The venerable patient
slowly raised his hand, grasped the tube
and removed II from his mouth. And
now" he whispered, with a pickering
smile, Il am officially dead" His eye
lighted up with its last Hash and in a
moment he was no more.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
l.

1T believe" said the young physician,
that bad cooks supply us with haif our
patients" .E-
That's right" rejoined the old doctor.
And good cooks supply us with the other
half."-Modern Society.
Tess-Look at that slaring yellow gown
Mrs; Nuritch Is wearing. Did you ever see
"Jess-Impossible, but not inappropriate.
That's a perfect match for her husbands
ham wrappers, you know.-Philadelphia
Press.
do you know Mr.. Kidder OF Boston?"
asked the stranger in Baltimore.
NO" replied the extremely stout young
II told me he had a wide acquaintance
In Baltimore, and l thought"
"sir!'-Chicago Tribune.
"I want to speak to the spirit of my dead
sister" said the tall woman in black TO
Talking now" absently replied the
latter, who had once been a hello" GIRL
Kansas City Journal.
Clerk-Yes, sir; Wen send the coal up to-
Mr.. Milledollar-An' say! have it put in
with them iron chutes. II I've got to pay
hood to know when l gets the stuff in.
Savvy?'-Judge.
Doctor" she said, archly, some physi-
clans say kissing isn't healthy, you know.
What do you think Of it?''
young doctor. II don't think you or I
Let's put our heads together and con-
slider. "-Philadelphia Press.
Ell isn't this the same girl whose pic
ture we used the other day."
ITS the same girl, but it isn't the same
picture
why not?"
1--WE are using the other picture in the
second part of the paper as a portrait OF
that Montana female desperate. "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Say exclaimed the Observation-Disclosures
man as he dashed into the drug store, got
any soothing syrup"
Sure" answered the druggist, 'What
size bottle, please2"
Bottle be hanRed!' rejoined he of the
haggaTd look. Gimme a two-gallon lug
full OF the stuff. It's twins. "-Chicago
News.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
BEANS AND BROWNING.
Tom AInssnn-

A'AAA aNAhNThllH
Boston is on the verge Of a bean famine
Times.
Only three beans are left, mother, only
three Ehriveled beans.
My brain is getting Woody. mother. oh,
think Of what this means.
My Browning class is on today, whatever
shall ! do.
With only three small beans with which
to see my reading through?
Twas yesterday J scurded round. and at
the corner store
1 begged and pleaded with the clerk; he
said there were no more.
My speCtacles hang limp, mother, my
words are growing thin,
l dream Of beans the l~lvelong night, ON
can this be a sin2
Oh, mother. where's that empty pot? Ia
gaze upon its shape,
And let me have "a good, sharp spOon-the
bottom ] will scrape.
Some inspiration there may be within its
classic deep
or else unto that Browning class, Oh
mother, l can't creep!
Only three beans are left mother, only
three beans are left,
I've tried TO beg and borrow, I've even
tried by theft.
Oh, Homer and Theocritus! Oh, Plato,
hear my cry!
/ must have beans to fill me OF else I'll
surely die''
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
A Proper Rebuke.
New York Mail and Express

New York Mail and Express.
Just before the close Of a performance
in Hartford. Conn. last week Mr.. e. s..
Willard, the English actor now touring
this country, stepped to the footlights and
said to the audience:
81 have stopped the play in order that
those who are DESTROYS of leaving may do
so, and leave the others to that which is
their right-undisturbed attention"
Mr.. Willard was quite right in thus re-
buking the crowd that had begun their
exit before the curtain had dropped. The
same disturbance occurs nightly in the
theaters OF this city. making 1T difhcult
for the actors to go on with their parts,
and almost impossible for the audience to
hear them. often the best lines OF a good
play are drowned in the rush of many TO
get out of the thater, regardless of the
comfort of others. Mr.. Wizards example
might be followed by other actors with
good results.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
New York Sun.

ENSW 1OIh sun
Wisdom in South Dakota follows wisdom
In Missouri. A bill has been introduced
into the South Dakota legislature provid-
ing that a man-perhaps we ought to say,
a hend-convicted Of playing foot ball shall
pay a fine Of 1000 and be imprisoned for
five years. Too mild and pigeon-livered.
The foot ball players and the spectators
at the foot ball game should be condemned
to read the speeches. letters and writings
of the Hon. Richard Franklin Pettigrew
for the rest Of their natural lives.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
4 COMBINE.


The investigation by a congressional
committee of the New England coal sit
uation disclosed the fact that a combi-
nation of some sort had existed be-
tween coal operators to raise prices. 1t
was found that the price of coal had
peer more than doubled and all the evil
dence elected by the committee showed
conclusively that there was an under
standing among operators which had
been faithfully carried out. This inves-
tigation was prosecuted in Boston and
the committee will probe further into
the matter at other places, where doubt
less similar disclosures will be made.
The facts developed regarding the
coal situation in New England It is not
to be doubted have been general. Coal
has beer withheld from both eastern
and western markets by the deliberate
action Of the operators. Grant that the
railroads were not able to transport coal
to the markets as rapidly as the demand
called for, yet the fact remains that at a
number of points a large mount of
coal was held on the tracks for days,
the pretext for this being a want Of
motive power, but the real cause, with
out question, being an arrangement
among operators to raise prices. Every
investigation clearly shows this and the
more carefully and thoroughly the mat
ter is probed the more conclusive, it is
safe to say, will become the evidence
showing a widespread combination, en-
bracing both anthracite and bituminous
operators, to limit supply and advance
the price.
Whether or not such an understand
ing still exists cannot be said. Since
the action of congress removing the
tariff duty on coal and the institution
of Investigations there has been a freer
distribution of coal and while 1t is still
scarce in many localities the situation
has materially improved in the matter
Of supply. Prices, however, are quite
generally maintained, though some re-
duction has been made in the east from
the extortionate figures of n month
ago and the tendency is downward.
Bettering of conditions should not halt
investigation. The congressional COM
mittee should go on with its inquiry
and extend it beyond New England. 1t
is most desirable to ascertain, If posi-
BILE, the full extent Of the combination
or conspiracy which deprived the public
of coal and had such calamitous re-
suits. The great suffering to which
millions Of people have been subjected
by the course of the coal operators, and
the extortlon that has beer practiced
upon others, demand that the fullest
light be thrown upon the methods of
the men responsible for this state of
affairs. 1t is too much the rule to halt
inquiry as to bad conditions when
things change for the better. The pres.
ent case should prove an exception.
The country has had a most severe ex.
perience. Let the responsibility for II
be Enthusiastically fixed, to the end thai
provision may be made against it's re.
%currence. The conspirators may not be
amenable to existing law, but the
power is somewhere to deter them from
again plotting to freeze and plumber the
people.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
DEDICATION INHESrIGArLnnS

The agricultural appropriation bill as
it passed the house Of representatives
cut down by more than half the amount
allowed last year for irrigation investi-
cations by the Department of Agricul-
ture. Secretary Wilson had asked for
an increase, taking the view that his
department should do more of this work
now that the government has entered
upon an irrigation policy, but the house
committee on agriculture took the
ground that there was no need OF the
work that has been done by the depart
ment along this line. II is not denied
that this work has been useful, but the
committee thought it unnecessary that
II be continued 20 the extent that has
been pursued by the irrigatioLists Of
the department. Besides, there are
millions in the treasury available for
every feature Of the project and when
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
n New Man.
Chicago Chronicle.

Nultdkp NuIOulClt.
Marconi has perfected the receiver for a
pocket wireless telegraph system. The
transmitter is not perfected, but is prom
ised at an early day. At last the poets
prediction Of ~girdling the earth in forty
minutes is in danger OF realization, the
girdIe being the vibration Of human hearts
in continuous consciousness through con-
tact with earth vibrations. A machine by
which each spoken word can be preserved
with all it's tender shades Of meaning has
also been perfected, and a pocket size will
no doubt be on the market in due time. At
no remote day voices at the antipodes will
telephone wirelessly TO each listening ear,
and the syllables can be made to resound
to the end OF time whenever desired. The
man as he treads the earth is going 10 be
a lordly creature. With only one superior,
the really new woman. She will have TO
have a pocket. A bag win not serve.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

According to the World-H Herald, which
tries to emulate the New York Journal
and Chicago American, a glorious vic
tory has been won by Omaha coal con
sumers over the local coal dealers com
bine. The coal dealers monopoly has
capitulated and the exchange has
agreed to change its constitution. This
was a s%tupendous achievement. A few
more such victories VIII give us free
coal and the cheap power problem is
as good as solved already.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Union of Business And Politics.
Indianapolis News.

The chief objection to trusts and combi-
nations is the demoralizing and corrupting
influence that they exert in politician
influence which is felt no matter what
party is in control of the government. OF
course, 1t is said in their behalf that
they have to go into politics in order to
protect themselves against spoliation under
the form of law. But they are not content
with a more defensive campaign. They
strive for favors and privileges which they
ought not to have, and which they a en-
Joy only at the expense OF the people.
And then when they get them they fight
and plot in order to prevent the withdrawal
of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

Three years ago Gus Hennings
dumped Charlie Saunders. the Fifth
ward candidate for treasurer. by turn
ing a trick in the Ninth ward. Now
Gus Donnecken, chief aeronaut, has at
tached Treasurer Jennings to the para
chute of the Saunders balloon. 1t will
be prudent for Mr.. Hennings to beware
of the Greeks bearing presents.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

In these days most men die of heart
failure unless they die by railroad ac-
cident, and then it is the telegraph
operator. But nobody blames the rail
road managers for employing boys at
boys wages TO handle train dispatches
which involve responsibilities that
should be entrusted only to men with
cool heads and steady nerves, who must
be paid mems wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Let J%ustice Be Done first.
Naw yorL World

y NVE" n
= While crowds OF citizens throng about
the grave Of Mr.. Gonzales, the murdered
South Carolina editor, 1t is suggested
that a monument be reared to his memory.
1t will be time to talk OF such a me-
mortal when South Carolina has ind
Gated her name and her laws by hanging
the assassin. Until then T1llman's
cowardly crime will stand as a warning
to the journalists OF the state that no
writer may dare to oppose the ambitions
Of any political rufian save at the risk OF
his life. H
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
BaroniaI Dislike Of MeddIers.

OHTOUbU OHIVIITNIVs
'If the press and the public will stop
meddling and allow coal men to run the
coal business" says a local baron with
great heat and Indignation, "the fuel stu
alton will eventually become normal"
Very likely. The baron should. however.
have patience with these meddlesome folks
who are foolish enough to fear that they
may freeze tos death while the situation
is becoming normal-in other words, while
the baron and his colleagues are screwing
the last possible cent out Of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

Nebraska is fast forging ahead Of
Kansas. From now on men afflicted
with chronic catarrh, men who chew
tobacco and women who chew gum will
have to carry a cuspidOr when walking
the streets of Fremont. Otherwise they
are liable to prosecution and imprison-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The Chadron gushers have discovered
the most promising prospect for suck
ers on No Mans Land, which is said TO
be located somewhere between the
boundaries Of South Dakota and Ne
braska. People who have money to
burn will have no difficulty in finding
the spot.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The new Omaha charter which is I'M
dergoing preparation by the Douglas
delegation in star chamber session will
soon make its appearance and we shall
presently know whether il is being
framed up in the Interest of better and
more economic municipal government
or merely 20 promote the political am
billions Of the members of the delega-
SdOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The Associated Press has deemed 1t
of sufficient Importance to wire all over
the country that the Kansas day ban
quet at Topeka is to cost the guests SO
n plate. A three-dollar banquet would
be nothing extraordinary in any other
state, but in prohibition Kansas it may
require an explanation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

1t is In accord with the eternal fitness
of things for Billee Saunders to enter
ownership. AS member of the city
council Billee achieved unenviable no.
toriety as a most plant DOL Of the fran
chised corporations.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

Pugilist Jeffries has given a generous
contribution to the Union Pacific strik-
ers' fund. When it comes to strikers,
big Jeff wants to be recognized as one
nf them
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

Nebraska senators have another land
office vacancy to fill. caused this time
by the death of the late incumbent.
There need be no apprehension, how
ever, that a goodly supply of willing
patriots will speedily present them
selves to be drafted into the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
MINNEAPOLIS Journal.

CONGRESSMAN Lessler seems to be in a
very grave trouble. His bribery charges
boomerang begins 10 make him look Ike
that New York butler who carried out a
bogus burglary in order TO make a hit
with his employer as the faithful servant
who put a band Of burglars to flight.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The state senate has decided to sub
ject the state printing board and state
printing methods to the searchlight of
publicity. But the alleged public print
ing graft is by no means the only scan
dal that needs ventilation at the hands
Of the legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The resolution of the Nebraska house
Of Representatives to exclude profess
sional lobbyists from the floor and
cloak rooms was laid on the table,
which goes to show that the subject is
not debatable.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

Complaint is made of a dearth of re-
Srigerator cars for the transportation of
meat packing products out of South
Omaha. If the weather mans cold
wave only stays with us, the ordinary
car ought to be refrigerator enough for
the present needs of the packing house
man
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

II our supreme court commission has
as much trouble hanging on to life as it
did originally in coming into being it
has a rough road in front of it.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

Now that the increased assessments on
real estate have expanded the city's debt
limit. the old question of building a new
city hall has been revived. For several
years the city has paid high rentals for the
additional Offices needed, and several ad-
ministrations have considered the matter
OF erecting a new city building. There is
no doubt one is badly needed, but the hnan-
cial arrangement could not be decided upon,
and rather than build a city hall that might
soon be inadequate for the clty's needs. It
was decided to wait.
It is now stated hat the subject will
soon come before the Board OF Estimate.
and that provision will be made for a pub
lie building that will cost not less than
IS, 900, 900. The movement to erect such a
building is cited as one Of the objections
to the increased borrowing capacity OF the
municipality, but public sentiment is gem
orally in favor OF the building Of a city hall
that would be creditable to the metropolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Who Can Tells
Chicago News.

Maybe the New York democrats are right
in thinking that the democracy of the
country imperiously demands the nominal
ton of Judge Parker. Who can tell until
the democracy Of the country finds out
who he Isl
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Two more bank robberies in Illinois and
Nebraska we're reported yesterday. Banks
in the smaller towns should put themselves
on a war footing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Jingoes shout in Vain.

IHIIdUtIphIH ttCUIU.
The administration at Washington is
giving proof Of a high sense of RESPONSE
bility and duty to the country IN refus-
ing to listen to the insensate Indictments
Of jingoism to causeless war.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The pretender to the throne Of Nor
POGO seems to be getting the worst of it.
Anyone pretending to such a pretended
throne ought TO get the worst of il.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Not out of the Running.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
The appointment Of Judge Day to the SUI
preme court serves as a reminder that
Ohio is not out Of the running, to say
nothing Of the appropriateness Of the selec-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Giddy old Girl cuisines.

Kansas City Star.
Helen NJ. Cougar told Aguinaldo in Ma
Mia this week that the American people
greatly admire him. Mrs. Cougars sum-
mers have been sufficient in number to
warrant her not to gush.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

At last accounts the Kansas tax bill
endorsed by John n. Baldwin as the
best thing for Nebraska had tripped up
on the threshold.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
DobIIn in Dirt.

Chicago Record-Herald.
Philip Doblin seems to be a gent h
has been deeply wronged by somebody,
but owing to his conflicting confessions
It is hard TO find out where the guilt
1faa
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

From the numerous wrecks reported,
railroad consolidation has evidently had
no appreciable effect in the direction of
making railroad travel safer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

Senator Dietrich says that the action
of the Nebraska legislature destroys all
prospect of legislation by congress at
the present session for the relief of the
big cattlemen who have fenced in pub
lie land. The legislature apparently un-
derstood it this way and acted with full
knowledge Of the consequences. II the
cattlemen prefer to take their chances
without any modification Of the law,
Senator Dietrich should be willing to
accede to their preference, but should
they ONE to him again for assistance
he will not be blamed if he is lukewarm
in their cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
ROUND ABOUT NEW YORK.
nipples on the Current Of Life In the
Metropolis

In his New York letter to the Boston
Globe, Joe Howard, the dean Of newspaper
correspondents, points out the inconsistent
action OF New York authorities in assailing
professional gambling, while gambling un-
der religious and social sanction is undis-
turbed. The morality Of both is the same.
There is more gambling done every
where says the correspondent. "and espe-
cially in the churches, today than ever.
Nearly every day in every week at this sea-
son Of the year fairs, grab-bags. lotteries
and euchre parties are given in aid OF this.
that or the other churoS. l don't believe
there is any harm in a fairly%-conducted
grab-bag or lottery. when everybody under
stands that the object of the undertaking
is to benefit the church. or even for fun
alone. In spite Of these laudable objects,
however, is there any contradiction Of a
hope in the breast Of every participant that
he or she-and generally she-wil get
something tangible for an invested some
thing nominal? No one of a sensible mind
objects to these diversions, although It
would be obviously absurd to contend that
the motive in grabbing or lottery is any
different from the motive in roulette play
ing.
Nearly every week in the season euchre
parties are organized, sometimes in public
places, generally in private houses, at
which prizes are given by the church to
winners, the church henefting by the half
dollar, dollar or two dollars paid for the
tickets, which sometimes run up into the
thousands. Leaving aside for the moment
the m nature of the game and also
the motive. namely, the prize, we are con-
fronted with a distinct charge made twice
within a week of deliberate favoritism, not
to say cheating, in the distribution of the
prizes. 1t seems to me the net judgment
Of a calm observer must be that the moral
tone of men and women who seek to get
a considerable something for almost moth
ing is on a dead level with that of men VINO
play cards for money, whether it be in
clubs, at home or in a regular gambling
house"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

ment under the new anti-spitting ordi.
nance.