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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
''TIPS" AND THE REPUBLIC.
Uncle Sam Yields GrudsingIy TO h
Inevitable.
New York World.

Inevitable.
New York World.
Uncle Sam has yielded to the inevitable
Tip" Hereafter government employees
when travelling on official business may in
clude reasonable fees to porters and ex-
pressmen'' in their expense accounts and
the treasury will honor such charges. 1t is
curious that 1t was left for a secretary
from the western state of Iowa to Issue
this order.
What must be must be, yet this surrender
to the growing custom of accepting tips
has it's sadder side. America is fast los
ing its proud eminence as a tipless land
though a foreign visitor who thinks that
pre-eminence wholly lost may experiment
by Offering 'tuppence" to a policeman for
Information. In London the constable
pockets the fee with polite thanks: in New
York the man, in blue would use language
and finger; his club Expressmen. too,
though named. IN Mr.. shaw's order, would
in most parts of the country reject tips
with scorn. W~atering-places and big cities
are2not fair samples IN this matter.
Mr.. James Bryce M. p, tells in 1.-THE
American commonwealth how when rid
ing upon q locomotive in the west he was
puzzled whether to offer a fee to the
driver. Later. when the engineer, a gem
tleman in manner, intelligence and apparel,
called upon him at his hotel. he was glad
that he had refrained and wise enough to
appreciate the value to the country of
practical, self-respecting democratic equal
fly.
The government must recognize facts
Employees upon their travels do have to
pay fees. But the growth of the necessity
cannot be viewed with approving equanim-
| itV
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
Bad Sign of the Times.
New York Evening Post.

new YORK Evening Post.
There Is no surer sign of the insidious
invasion of luxury, ever seeking a new
sensation for its jaded nerves, than the
growing laxity about marriage. Let any
man of middle life recall the social penalty
visited upon divorced persons a generation
ago and compare it with the cynical in
difference which prevails as. regards even
the most fragrant cases OF of with the old
wife or husband and on with the new in
those circles where wealth is the sufficient
passport. The difference is as notable as
1t Is painful.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
CaterwauIinE a Hymn.

hut HNI . HdBdLIUCs
A public school teacher in the city of
New York, who wished to select a soloist
from among her pupils, took three of them
to her private room. and as quality of voice
was the only question involved, said to the
first little girl, Sing one verse of any
hymn you have learned in school, The
child broke forth:
Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling
gloom,
Meow, meow;
The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Meow, meow.
No one who has not been obliged to fight
the garbling OF words. sung by children in
chorus. will fully appreciate the ~easiness of
the transition from Lead thou me on" to
Meow, meow"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
RIslNG ro orR oPpoRruNlTIEs.

There are many Americans who think
that President Roosevelt is too radical
in his advocacy Of what this nation
should do not merely in protecting its
interests, but in promoting its advance
among the commercial and political pow
ers of the world. The more conserva-
tive element is fearful that he some
what exultant utterances in regard to
the present power and the future intiu-
nee of the United States in world af-
fairs may incur the resentment of other
nations and ultimately involve as in
trouble. Foreign expressions of critl-
cism and dissent are viewed with more
or less alarm by certain of our people,
who are disposed to warn the president
to be more careful and circumspect in
his declarations affecting our interna-
tional relations.
The majority of the American people,
however, it is not to be doubted heartily
approve of the broad and enthusiastic
view which Mr.. Roosevelt takes of the
present and future of the republic. 1t
appeals to their patriotism. 1t does not
propose anything ~extravagant or impos-
sible. 1t contemplates nothing aggres-
sive or hurtful to any other nation. In
his speeches on the Pacific coast the
president has very strongly stated what
of the United States in the greatest of
the oceans, growing naturally out of our
possessions, but there is no word or sug-
gestion of menace to any country in
speech he declared, what ought to be
apparent to all, that Americas geo
graphical position on the Pacific is such
as TO insure our peaceful domination OF
its waters in the future if only we grasp
with sufficient resolution the advantages
of this position" 1t will be noted that
the president spoke of peaceful domi
nation" and he said further: "We mus
go on with the work that we have be
gun. 1 earnestly hope that this worl
will always be peaceful in character
We infinitely desire peace and the surest
way to obtain 1t is to show that we arr
not afraid Of war. We should deal in
spirit of fairness and justice with al
weaker nations; we should show to tn,
strongest that we are able to maintain
our rights. Let us speak courteously
deal fairly and keep ourselves armeC
and ready. If we do these things W,
can count on the peace that comes onl,
to the just nan armed, to the Just maj
who neither fears nor inficts wrong"
There is no harsh note in these ut
%terances. The idea of peaceful advance
ment dominates them. President Roose
welt, there is no doubt, was entirely sir
cere when he said, 1--WE infinitely dc
sire peace" but he understands that tn
best assurance and safeguard of peac
Is In being prepared to adequately PFC
tect our rights and interests at all time!
All intelligent Americans realize tina
there are great opportunities before thi
nation and Mr.. Roosevelt simply urge
that the nation shall rise to the level {
{ its opportunities by the exercise of ever
just, honorable and legitimate mean
There Is nothing in this which Shout
l excite the solicitude of the most col
sentative citizen.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

and Pass Distributor Ager were kept
very busy. The only difference between
the experience of the Missouri law max
ers and those Of Nebraska is that the
Missourians have coughed up greenbacks
of high OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, five
hundred and thousand-dollar bills, while
the Nebraskans were content with swap
ing twentles, tens and hves in the re-
sorts that contribute to the comfort of
venal legislators.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
AS TO POSTAL SAYINGS BANKS.

AS TO POSTAL SAYINGS BANKS,
The amount of deposits in the savings
banks of the state of New York at this
time is over $1,000 600, 900, the increase
during the past ten years having been in
excess Of $460,0OO,O 600. These deposits
are chiefly from wage earners in the
cities. Remarking upon this an eastern
paper says it has beer for some time
apparent that If there could be devised
a system that would be convenient for
those who live in the so-called rural dis
tricts the savings would be considerably
larger. England meets this need through
the establishing of her postal savings
banks. These are in every postofice in
the kingdom. Therefore it happens that
the number of depositors throughout
England in these postal savings banks
is, proportionately to the depositors.
much greater than is the case in New
York state. IF some method could be
perfected" says this paper, "by which
those who live in the farming districts
were able to deposit their small sa yings
~ 40 SouLudLGu lIdl the lOIdl savings
each year would be increased several
million dollars
There would be 40 great difficulty In
devising a perfectly practica BILE postal
savings bank system II no class of our
people would more readily avail them
selves of it than those in the rural com-
munities. The tendency of such a sys-
tenn as has frequently been pointed out,
would be to encourage saving among the
people generally, because 1t would as
sure absolute safety. The English sys.
tenn is most satisfactory in fits operations
and n Of it's advantages to the gov,
eminent was shown when the recent
loan was offered, applications for a large
amount coming from postal savings bank
depositors. Thus far the opposition OF
the private savings banks in this coun
try has been able to defeat efforts FOL
establishing postal savings banks, but
there is no doubt the system will com,
in time, for it is unquestionably a popu
lar idea.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

State Senator Busch OF Missouri in
relating his experiences as a law maker
testihes that "all sorts of money was
used to influence legislation. Money was
offered on nearly everything of import
ance. The steam railroads were very
busy and their representatives paid us"
We apprehend that If some of the mem
bers OF the late Nebraska legislature
were compelled to testify as to their ex-
perience they also would have TO admit
that all sorts of money were offered on
nearly everything Of importance, and the
representatives of the steam railroads
under the leadership Of John \, Baldwin
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

BY decree of the convention Of chiefs
a. police, we are to have a pollcemen's
exhibit at the st. Louis exposition.
What such an exhibit will contain may
be left TO the Imagination. but the best
policemen's exhibit that could be made
for such a fair would be to have a po-
lice service on the exposition grounds
not only up to date, but at the highest
point of efficiency.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

cans, which in recent years has been
growing more intense, is likely to go on
indefinitely, for we cannot foresee the
time when conditions will not incite 1t.
1t is well, however, to be reminded now
and then that there is a penalty for eS-
cessive strenuousness that is certain to
be exacted.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
Knowledge styIIshIy Tosged.

III
High school girls in Philadelphia are re-
belling because an edict has gone forth for
bidding trains or graduation gowns. The
rebellion, considering its nature and its
cause, is bound in the natural course Of
events to be successful. knowledge may be
power, but to the strictly feminine mind
even power. to be acceptable. must be,
stylish.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

Not a single citation yet for contempt
by violation of the variegated injunc-
lions pressed into service for the pend
ing strike. That's a pretty good record
for Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
IEnOminy of n warship.

No matter what happens to the rest of the
country the town of st. Genevieve, Mo-, is
secure against the assault Of any foreign
foe. Arkansas is so firmly stuck in the
mud in front Of that metropolis that It can
not be moved until mex spring, but even as
a stationary fort the vessel ought to be of
some use.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

Perhaps the real Offense of Russia Is
not so much in selling Manchuria as in
raising the telegraph rate to certain
points in that territory from SO cents to
$1.10 a word.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

After discussing the merits and de-
merits of bloodless surgery in their va
rious conventions, the doctors have de-
cided to disagree. This is not the first
time doctors have disagreed, nor will it
be the last time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

1t is now said to be understood" that
congress will be convened to meet the
first part Of November instead of in De-
cember. as would be the case without
any special summons. If congress is to
be convened a month earlier than usual,
a promise should be exacted that it will
also adjourn a month ahead of time.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

Sir Thomas Upton declares he is sat
is6ed with the preliminary races of his
cup challenger. Sir Thomas would like
to be sure of the same degree of salts
faction with the work of the cup chal-
lenger in the races that count,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

The one place where everyone admits
Cancellation and arbitration are out of
the question is in the adjustment of the
differences between Grover Cleveland
and William Jennings Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

The investment of President Roosevelt
with another LII. ID. degree of the Uni
versity of California will, fortunately,
not require him TO add any more letters
to his name. but will entitle him to put
another color in the hood of his academic
pown.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
Wanted, "a New SHELL,
Boston Transcript.

Boston Transcript.
Now that the government at Washington
has decreed that Picking shall be the Off
cial spelling Of the Chinese capital. why not
give us a decision on Niuchwang VS.. New
Chwang?
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

AS long as both sides in a fight are
cocksure they can lick the other fellow,
neither of them wants to concede that
there is any room for arbitration.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

The wireless experiment in Alaska
may be expected to demonstrate whether
there is any danger of the aerograms
being frozen in while in transit
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

That six-year term given to Mayor
Ames of Minneapolis happens to be a
term for which he had not figured on
being a candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

"You people amt amateurs protested
the captain OF the visiting team. u near
most of your mines paid"
That amt So" hotly replied the home
paid Is the umpire. "~-Philadeiphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

If the Michigan peach crop is due to
be killed the usual number Of times this
season, the killer will have to begin
getting In his work.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
Even the Indians Desert.

Washington Post.
Even the Yaqui Indians nave deserted the
Nebraska colonel. They are holding a
millionaire cattleman for ransom, and in
sisting that the payment shall be in gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

One swallow does not make a summer.
neither does the arrest Of two or three
turbulent strikers Justify a call for mar
tial law.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
wing again.

I'VE women" she was saying again.
suffer in silence"
"I can readily believe that you do SUI
fer in silence" the man replied. you take
so much pleasure in talk"-Philadelphia
Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

You say he was very eloquent when he
pi opposed to your" said Miss Cayenne.
Very" said the coniding young woman.
Don't you think hat indicates sincerity?'
Sincerity or experience. Washington
Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

Yes, gentlemen, all I am in the world
I owe to my wife"
eff that's all you owe you're lucky
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Doesn't he ever go to church,"
mo. Why should he? He's I'm the ct,-
ploy of a wholesale millinery house CHI
cago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

B~elle-Lena, my husband was a conceited
fool when 1 married him.
Lena-Well, you have taken the concelt
out of him, all right, my dear?-Detroit
Free Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17
ABATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

state OF Nebraska, Douglas County S.:
George b. Tzschuck, secretary OF Inc bee
publishing Company, being duly s"oLm;
complete copies of The Daily. Morning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF April, 1908, was as follows;
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-17

Tommy Ito the young manu- can always
tell when a Teller wears nand-me-downs.
Can you?
Tommy's Elder -Sister-Tommy, you rude
boy, you mustn't talk that way to Mr..
Sparkler; It's extremely impolite.-Chi-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-23
OPENS AMERICAN CASE
David T. Watson Begins Statement
Before the Alaskan Boundary
Commission in London.

London, Sept. 23.-Attorney General
Finlay concluded his argument in behalf
Of Canada at this mornings session Of
the Alaskan boundary commission. He
received the thanks Of Chief Justice Alv-
erstone and the congratulations ofSMessrs.
Root and Lodge on his lucid explana ton
Of so technical and comprehensive sub
jecta
The attorney general made it clear that
Canada wants above everything access to
the sea and American counsel informed the
Associated Press that every effort will be
made by them to convince the tribunal
that the treaty contemplated barrier
between the dominion and the ocean and
that the question Of territory is not inn
portant, provided the shores and inlets re-
main in the possession Of the United
States.
. David 7. Watson of Pittsburg, of coun-
sci for the American side, opened for
the United States describing the purchase
Of Alaska and stating that the United
States published in 1867 the map issued by
Russia In 1926, one year after the treaty
with Great Britain, and that no protest
was made against the boundary therein
fixed either by Great Britain or by Can
ada.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-23
TO PROSECUTE MURDERER
D. M. Parry Says He Will Avenge
" Workman Killed by
Unionist.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Boston, Sept. 23.-''I will fight the trade
union principle as long as I live" said
David M. Parry. the Indianapolis carriage
manufacturer, last night, when shown a
news dispatch stating that, William H.
Collins, an employee of the Parry Manu-
featuring company, and q non-urion man,
had died after having been assaulted on
the street by man supposed to be a
union hod carrier. III
THAT makes two of my men that have
been killed because they did not belong
to a trades union,'' said. Mr.. Parry. TT
looks as if they wanted to kill the whole
of them off,"
Don't you employ union men, Mr..
Parry?' he was asked.
II never ask man whether he belongs
to a union or not. We don't discriminate;
we never have and hope we never will. . +
Don't you pay union wages?"
''That's the trouble. I pay darn sight
more. That's the trouble with unionism;
they want to level everything downward,
and If a man tries to rise because Of his
own ability they fine him. believe a
man should have chance to rise and be
something besides a workman all his life.
That has always been the idea in this
country, but unionism seems to want to
kill off that idea
do you propose to take any action in
this matter?"
You may be sure we will. The au-
thorities will undoubtedly attend to the
matter, but we will do something our
selves
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-23
CRISIS NEAR AT HAND
Bulgaria and Turkey Will Decide
for War or Peace Within
a Day.

s. Sofia, Bulgaria. Sept. 23.--Witfin twen-
ty-four hours the question Of peace or
war probably Will be settled, according to
authoritative opinions here.
Premier Petroff has had an interview
with Aliferuh Bey. at which the whole
situation in Macedonia was discussed. AS
result Of this conference a much better
feeling prevails and confident hopes are
expressed that a satisfactory adjustment
will be reached. This view is strength
ened by report from Constantinople that
the council Of ministers, after some days
discussion, is within measurable distance
Of an agreement on the chief points at
issue.
The premier complained to the Turkish
diplomatic agent of the situation created
by the arrival at Burgas Of thousands of
destitute and starving refugees from the
district of Losengrad. After a discussion
an understanding was practically reached
that Turkey should guarantee the safe
protection of the refugees and take steps
to reinstate them in their homes.
For the time being the efforts of the
Macedonian revolutionists are directed
chiefly to clearing certain parts of the
disturbed vilayets Of women and children.
These noncombatants are escorted across
the frontiers Of Montenegro, Bosnia, Ser
via, Bulgaria and Greece in parties num-
boring from thirty to fifty. The object Of
this move is. first, to place the women
and children beyond the reach Of the
Turks; second, to convert the revolution
airy male population Of Macedonia, into
an unhampered fighting force. The refu-
gees are received into the homes of rela-
tives and friends. It is reported from
the Bulgarian frontier that the Ottoman
troops have succeeded in scattering some
Of these fleeing people,. killing many and
arresting others, who are consigned to a
worse fate.
Supplies of rifles ammunition and pre-
served foods are ceaselessly smuggled
into Macedonia. This is a comparatively
easy operation, since the adjoining popu-
lation is anxious to help the Christians.
These stores are deposited in cellars, in
the hollow spaces Of affairs in churches,
farm buildings and in mountain caves.
The priests, animated by the crusade spirit
Of their ancestors, are directing the whole
of their powerful religious influence to
the maintenance Of the Instruction.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-23
W ANIED TO SEE
The PRESIDENT
But Secret Service Officers Sent Sam
uel Swenyon Back to New
York.

4 Oyster Bay, N. r, Sept. ga suspic-
ious character giving his name as Sam
.uel Swenyon was held up by the secret
service officers at Sycamore Hill late
yesterday afternoon, while trying to see
the president He was turned back to
the village. Swallowed. stopped In Oyster
Bay and searched, and later placed on a
train for New York He, was unarmed
and appeared to be harmless crank.
Swenyon, who Is slightly built man.
about IS. with reddish brown beard and
mustache, blue eyes and strongly for
eign cast Of countenance, walked up the
roadway leading to Sycamore Hill. He
was shabbiy attired, his clothes being
badly torn. He was stopped by secret
service officer.
Swenyon told the officer that he was a
Swede and had come from New York to
see the president at Sycamore Hill, hav-
ing read about the presidents summer
home in the newspapers. His only OBJ
ject In coming, he said, was to see Saga
more Hill and the president. After exam
lining him thoroly the officers were con-
WINGED that he was entirely harmless and
that he was not an anarchist. He readily
acceded to the suggestion that he leave
the village, and he bought his own ticket
to- New York
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-23
WOMAN AT THE
BOTTOM OF IT
Prominent Society Woman Said to
Have Driven John D. Kilpat-
rick to Suicide.

New York, Sept 23.-'I send you here
with $500. This is positively the last
money will send you. I will not let you
blackmail me any longer"
This, together with the torn fragments
of a check, is said to be the text Of a
letter which has been pieced together
from bits discovered in the apartment
where John D. Fitzpatrick, wealthy son of
the late David Fitzpatrick Of Beatrice,
Neb., was found Monday shot thru the
heart. The case had begun to look like
one Of murder, but it Is now thought the
first theory-suicide, is correct, and that
Fitzpatrick killed himself to escape his
tormentor.
J. e. Lambie, stepfather Of the dead
man, declared that sensational develop
ments may grow out of the affair. He Is
quoted as saying:
I'VE know the woman to whom the let
ter was addressed. She is young mar
ried woman, the mere mention of whose
name would cause sensation In New
York city, as she is known as member OF
one Of the most prominent social sets in
the city. We know enough now to be con
WINGED that my stepson committed sui
eide.
II have learned since that he wrote an
other letter and another check and sent
them to the woman. do not know the
contents Of the other letter."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-23
SEN. FAREWELL DEAD
Aged Statesman Passes Away at His
Home in Lake Forest,
Illinois. -. To-

Chicago, Sept. 23.-Ex- Senator Charles
B. Farwell died at his home in Lake
Forest early to-day Of heart trouble after
several months illness. Mr.. Farwell has
been a prominent figure in local, state
and national politics since 1874, when he
came to Chicago from Ogle county, Hill
nois. In his business life he engaged
successfully in rsal estate and banking,
and in 1854 purchased an interest in the
present house Of J. v. Farwell & Co.
He was born in Steuben county, New
York, eighty years ago, removed to Illi-
nois, and after serving as county clerk,
member Of the state board of equalization,
state senate and house Of representatives,
was elected to the United States senate
in 1887. He leaves three daughters
Mrs. Reginald de Koven, Mrs. Dudley
Winston and Mrs. Hobart Chatfield Tay-
lor, and one son, Walter Farwell y