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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
cuRrALtING Nkw DEPARTMENT.

There appears 10 be a disposition in
congress TO curtail appropriations fo-
the new Department of Commerce and
Labor and in a direction that would
probably lessen the efficiency of one of
its most important duties. In making
his estimates the secretary of the de.
partment suggested that there should
he about seventy-five examiners and
special examiners under the bureau of
corporations, in order to properly carry
on Investigations as to the organization
and business of the corporations of
which the bureau will have supervision.
1t is the opinion of the house com
mittee on appropriations, however, that
ten or a dozen examiners would be suf-
6cient.
AS there are nearly 500 corporations
subject to investigation by the new
bureau it would seem that If this work
Is to be efficiently lone more than a
dozen examiners will be needed at the
beginning, though possibly after the
work Of the bureau had been thor
oughly systematized that number would
be sufficient. 1t is to be desired that at
the outset the bureau of corporations
shall be so well provided for IN respect
of its working force that it can perform
the duty assigned to it promptly and
effectively and not to do this would
certainly be a great mistake. This is
the function in connection with the new
department in which the public has the
greatest interest and it should be
treated literally in the matter of ap-
preparations. Perhaps the estimate of
Secretary Cortelyou is somewhat ex-
c~essive, but there is no doubt that at
least half the number of examiners he
recommended would find ample employ
ment in investigating the corporations.
No one wishes to see the public expend-
itures unnecessarily increased, but an
economy that may impair the public
service is as Objectionable as extrav-
agance.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE Pulpit.

Chicago Record-Herald: A Topeka min
lister recently prayed that the mayor OF
that town might either be converted or
killed. as tho Lord might see At. II is al
ways well to give the Lord a choice In
these matters.
Washington Post: The Americans who
are engaged in manufacturing idols for
Korea have no objections whatever to our
sending missionaries to that country, as
they claim they do not injure the idol bust
ness the least bit. And this a cold -blooded
commercial view OF the missionary bust-
ness.
Baltimore American: A Chicago minister
preaching on pride, exhibited a dollar and
said he would give Il TO anyone whose
pride would allow him or her to admit II
was needed. To his surprise II was claimed
promptly. This is a business age, and the
times are too busy to daily with sentiment
when cash is in sight.
Chicago Post: The Methodists propose to
Issue a secular paper that will have
no sporting news. Presumably, and for
the same broad aud intelligent reason, II
will also be shy a dramatic department. Yet
there are sports and sports; there are
plays and plays. Clean. wholesome, I'M
mercensry sport, the sort that makes men
and women with red blood and buoyant
spirits, is as essential to our everyday life
and to our we'll being as is the gospel or
the pulpit. A secular newspaper without
news Of such sports and pastimes will
leave something sadly wanting even to the
majority of Methodists.
Milwaukee Free Press: Another reason
why the Episcopalians should think at
least once more before changing their name
to American Catholic is that the word
Catholic" is likely to be overworked. DR."
Dowie, sometimes called Elijah II, adopted
It as the name Of his Church" some years
ago. and has that much priority Of claim
II any sect or individual has any claim to
It; for there was another church with
something Of a claim. reaching far back.
Three distinctive Catholic" churches are
too many. They would DO the Catholic,
or the Roman Catholic, the Christian Cath
ollie. and the American Catholic.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
PLAIN LIVING, HIGH THINKING.
Beauties Of Social Simplicity Con
trAsted with Vulgar Display.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.

NCNoS
Several years ago a German nobleman
who happened to be visiting In this coun-
try was introduced one evening to the
family circle of a distinguished scholar of
one of our eastern states. The German
had "thirty-six quarterings' in his coat OF
arms, together with all the prejudices,
greatly exaggerated. OF his class, and was
inclined to look on Americans as mere
torious enough in their way, but as be-
longing distinctly and OF necessity to a
lower order OF beings. The host was an
archaeologist, and having received some OF
the ancient implements and utensils ex-
cavated in Rome at that time by Prof.
Rodolfo LAnciani, was explaining to the
young and old folk thai they were toys
used by the little Romans ages ago, which
established the solidarity OF youth In
all ages. The assembled company forth
with descended to the floor OF the library
and played the games with the antique
Roman toys.
Neighbors aAd friends dropped in quite
informally, music enlivened the gathering,
talk which ranged from the grave to gay
was not without its humor and It's wit,
and as all present were delighted. they all
contributed TO the delight. When the
guests departed, the German, who had
drained life to the dregs. had seen society
from the Paris Faubourg St. German to
st. Petersburg, and from Rome to London,
was impeIled to say thai there was the
idyllic and the true society. No lackeys,
no prodigious expense, no frigid formality,
but all simplicity, ease which was as at
~tractive as It was natural and wholesome.
The German confessed he had discovered
a new Already, and that society in its new
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u~ralness of former days. which indicated a
real advance, a higher civilization.
The simple life is not, however, so com
mon nor so frequently an object Of desire
in America Of today as to be typical. Those
who have means are in so breathless a race
to spend, to make a display. to Guido their
rivals, to seek pleasure instead Of letting
pleasure come TO them, that artihciality, as
in all rich societies, has crowded simplicity
and naturainess too much into the back
ground, and Wordsworth's plant is now
and here not inapplicable:
Plain living and high thinking are no more.
The homely beauty Of the good old cause
Is gone; our peace. our fearful Impotence,
And pure religion breathing household
laws.
The desire for money is natural, and 1t ii
likewise highly commendable. Money means
comfort. education for children, protection
against old age ard sickness, opportunity
for self-improvement. and II provides many
OF the things which distinguish life in
civilized country from life in the haunts o.
the savage. Stored wealth Is. in a word
civilization itself, or rather civilization de.
ponds on II. II is no wonder. then. thai
money is the universal object Of the keen.
est desire, but the wonder is that wher
men have won wealth they should spend 4
so foolishly as they do in modern society
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
BLASTS FROM RAMS HORN.

A mushy religion will not make men.
Patience is a fruit pluoked only in the
gardens Of pain.
The only way to exclude the evil Is to en-
terrain the good.
Some people complain because It costs
an egg to get a chick.
Watching others is often an attempt to
hide our own weaknesses.
The seats in heaven will not be assigned
by the size Of our heads.
attempt TO be a good fellow has often
prevented being a good man.
Sentimental tenderness to the criminal
may be cruelty to his victims.
When a man Is in the right he is not
afraid Of being misrepresented.
Grasping a dime may keep you out OF
heaven as much as greed for a dollar.
Perfection may be like the North Star,
impossible to touch but good to steer by.
You cannot pull a man out Of the mire
OF sin by throwing rocks Of censure at him.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE GRAVEYARD.
When the gavels fall at high Don
next Tuesday and congress is declared
adjourned without day, n great many
reform measures demanded by the
American people will be consigned tc
the national legislative graveyard.
These measures will not all have failed
by reason of Car Reeds castiron rules
in the house, or talk against time in
the senate. Many will have been
s~trangled in the house of their friends
at the behest of powerful interests that
dominate the national legislature, as
they do also the legislatures of nearly
all the states.
1t is chiefly in the upper house of
congress, however, that these influences
are most potential. The courtesy of the
senate and its ancient rules that permit
of interminable debate afford great scope
for sand-bagging or side-tracking
meritorious legislation demanded by the
people. The most striking example of
persistent negation of the popular will
and wish is the refusal of the senate to
submit an amendment to the federal
constitution for the election of United
States senators by direct vote.
During three successive congresses
the house Of representatives has voted
to submit a constitutional amendment for
the popular election of United States
senators, and each time the senate has
deliberately ~pigeonholed the amendment
In defiance of an overwhelming public
sentiment in its favor. Members Of
the senate committee before their cleo
ton to the proposed reform become
backsliders almost as soon as they are
indicted into that august body and
serious doubts are expressed as to
whether the senate would comply even
with the constitutional mandate that
requires congress to submit specific
amendments or call a constitutional con.
vention whenever two-thirds of the leg
islatures Of the states have adopted
resolutions demanding such action.
Sooner or later popular sentiment will
crystalline in favor Of constitutional re-
vision that will make the senate re-
sponsive to the popular will as expressed
through the ballot box-or force its
abolition.
Whenever this question is pushed to
the front as a party issue in the national
platforms Of the great political parties
members of the American house of lords
will either have to yield gracefully or
go out Of business.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
Strenuous Demands OF society.
New York World.

Numerous cases of nervous breakdown
among women in New York and Washing
ton, including the wives Of the president
and the attorney general call attention to
the over strenuous life not only Of wealthy
women, but of well to do. II there were
pleasure in this dreary round called gay"
there would be more excuse for It. But
there is none. The same couple meet day
after day, compare notes of the last ball
or Inner and drearily speculate upon the
next. exhibit their jewels and gowns aud
yearn for Lent, which will be a travesty
upon its origin and merely a period Of rest
and preparation for new tolls that come to
nothing.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
Lead simple Lives.
Milwaukee Journal.

milwaukee, JOuFnai.
Greed for gold is a conspicuous evil of
our time and country. We want money to
burn; wealth to squander. 1t appears as
II some men, and women as we'll, vie with
each other in thinking out original and
striking ways In which to make theiI
wealth conspicuous. They imagine that
they thus aggrandize themselves. II is
something to be grateful for. that there is
q growing sentiment in favor Of saner liv-
ing. There is a strong influence at work
for greater simplicity and more genuine
lives. There is gain in respect for the
"plainer living and higher thinking man
ner OF life. By the truest standards, parade
OF wealth is deemed vulgar. To dress, to
act, to order our households and our lives
by how It looks, by the opinions Of others
and to make an impression. bstrays a shall
low mind and a weak character.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

island without harm to any domestic
interest. 1t is reasonable to expect that
a like result would come from proper
treatment Of the Philippines. 1t is
perfectly plain that in order to preserve
peace in the islands. in order that the
people shall feel satisfied with Amer
lean rule, Industrial conditions there
must be improved and prosperity pro
NOTED. Unless this is done political
trouble will certainly come and there
may be another insurrection to sup
Drpss.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
THROUGH PEACE TO LIGHT.
Adelaide Anne Proctor.

Adelaide Anne Proctor.
1 do not ask, o Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road:
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take
from me
Aught of its load;
1 do not ask that flowers should always
spring
Beneath my feet;
I ! know too well the,poison and the sting
OF things too sweet.
For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, l
plead
Lead me Alright,
Though strength should falter and though
heart should bleed,
Through Peace to Light.
I do not ask. o Lord, that Thou shouldst
shed
Full radiance here:
Give but a ray of peace that l may tread
Without a fear.
I do not ask my cross to understand.
My way to see;
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand
And follow Thee.
Joy is like restless day; but peace divine
Like quiet night.
Lead me, o Lord, till perfect Day shall
shine,
Through Peace to Light.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
CHURCH AND SCHOOL PROPERTY
That which Produces revenue Sub
Ject to Taxation.

Chicago Record-Herald.
The decision Of the United States SUI
preme court requiring the Chicago Theo-
logical seminary to pay taxes on all its
property not used directly for educational
purposes marks a distinct advance in equit-
able taxation.
Fair play, as between man and man and
corporation and corporation, demands that
all income producing property, no matter
by whom owned, shall be upon the asses
sors' books and compelled to bear its fair
share Of the burden OF maintaining govern
ment. The exemption of only such prop
erty as is used exclusively for religious and
educational purposes can be justified by the
spirit of American Institutions. and any
tendency of the courts to draw tighter the
lines about the remaining property OF col
leges and churches is to be commended.
The considerations OF common justice are.
Of course, not the only ones which must be
taken into account in this matter, mas
much as special privileges have been
granted by the legislature to many insti-
tutions. In the case in question much
rested on the charter OF the theological
seminary, but an Interpretation OF the con-
stitution OF 1S4S was also involved. 1t Is
beyond dispute that the trainers OF the
present constitution. and it is probable that
the trainers OF the constitution OF 184s In
tended to exempt only property actually
used for religious and educational purposes.
1t is therefore not impossible that further
judicial consideration Of the existing char
tiers will result in other additions to the
property on the assessors books.
1t is said that II all Of the revenues
producing property Of churches and colleges
in Cook county were taxed the result would
be an increase OF S2OO,O 900 or $4,000 in the
revenue OF the county. That the revenue
officials Of the county make every EFFORT to
secure this lost income is earnestly to be
desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
Living Up TO the Treaty,
Indianapolis Journal.

The conclusion of an agreement with
Cuba by which the United States acquires
a naval station and a coaling station at
eligible points on that island is a matter OF
considerable Importance. 1t commits the
Cuban government to carrying out the
Plat amendment to its constitution and
gives the United States a foothold on the
island that will add materially to our
naval control OF West Indian waters.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

The meat packers affected by the
beef trust injunction have not yet taken
the public into their confidence as to
what their next move will be. With
railroad rebates ~effectually shut of the
various live stock markets ought to
reach the relative positions fixed by the
condition Of the territory naturally trib-
utary to them and those meat packing
centers forge to the front which enjoy
the advantages Of better market facil-
tiles.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
FOREIGN INTEREST IN EXPOSITION.

A good deal of interest is being mani
exposition and the indications are that
all the principal European countries
will have fine exhibits. AS an assur-
ance of British good will toward the
enterprise the promise Of King Edward
to send over for exhibition the jubilee
presents received by his mother is
gratifying. The king further promised
to lend all possible influence toward
providing for a full representation of
Great Britain at st. Louis and 1t is need
less to say hat he can do q great deal
IN this direction.
1t is quite possible that a strong spirit
of rivalry may be aroused between the
principal countries for excelling at the
exposition. Germany Is proposing to
have IN exhibit which will be far in
advance of that at Chicago and it is to
be supposed that France will be par
ticularly ambitious to make her con
tribution to the exposition as full and
complete as possible. There are
stronger reasons now than there were
ten years ago why all the chief Euro
pean countries should wish to be well
represented at the Louisiana Purchase
exposition. The American market is
considerably more important than It
then was and there is a somewhat
greater desire on the part of foreign
governments to cultivate American
friendship. 1t is quite possible, there.
fore, that the European exhibits al
st. Louis will overshadow those at the
ColTribiaD exposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
Rockefener,s standard Roll.
Springfield Republican

bpIIHBHtIu fNepUUIICdH.
John D. Rockefeller is credited with own
ing sS5. Oo0. 900. par value, of Standard OIL
stock which, at the present market value.
is worth nearly $500, 900, 900. He must be
quite as rich a man as Andrew Carnegie,
and no one else stands in the same class
with them, unless It be ]. P. Morgan, whose
wealth not even the guessers Of the SEN
~sational press venture to estimate.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

negro question In Interpretation
that II can be made a national issue.
1t is TO be noticed. however. that none
of the northern democratic leaders sus-
ceptible to presidential bees are saying
anything about the negro. They ali pre-
fer to saw wood until they get closer to
the firing line.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

With an endowed academy of dra-
matte art planted in Philadelphia, New
York will nave TO look to its laurels
as the theatrical metropolis or retrieve
its reputation by building a temple for
the training Of ballet dancers and coon
81 ng artists.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

II is now said the railroads will use the
Elkins bill as an excuse TO cit OF
some of the free pass privileges held
out as inducements for the patronage
of shippers. AS IL the railroads ever
lacked for a pretext to issue a pass or
to refuse one.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

Insurance men are threatening COM
plete withdrawal of their companies
from Arkansas in the event of the en-
actment by the Arkansas legislature Of
a pending antitrust law embodying an
anti-compact provision against mem
bership in any association for the pur-
pose Of holding up or advancing rates.
This seems to be a favorite diversion
of the insurance men, who are always
free with threats of this kind when
legislation not to their liking is pro-
posed. Experience has shown, how
ever, that the bluffs are seldom made
in earnest. Insurance companies look
for business wherever business can be
found that will return a profit and are
not accustomed to cut OF their own
revenue just for spite. Why, If we are
to have antitrust laws prohibiting ON
binations for the purpose of fixing rates,
the insurance companies should be ex-
empted from their operation has not
yet been made clear.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

Secretary Cortelyou will accept no in
vitations to make public speeches until
he gets the work OF his new depart
ment organized and s~ystematized.
That's the kind of a public official to
command the popular admiration.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
A DiscredIted Report.

CnlCagO hecord-Herald.
There is no truth in the rumor that no
woman weighing less than 1s7 pounds is
eligible for the presidency of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution. The alb
surd story was probably started by some
body who had been looking at pictures u
some Of the candidates.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

Because Kipling has ventured to cell
citrate in verse ChamberlAin's visit to
South Africa should not be taken as
reason for Alfred Austen to commit the
same offense.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

Next year we will have a chance to
figure in t~wenty-nine days for the
month Of February-the lrst time since
the year 1896
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
No Escape from Publicity.
Baltimore American.

No more can braln-fagged men and
women take a sea trip for perfect rest.
Wireless telegraphy has made the ocean
newspaper a fact, and such a tiny thing as
the electric spark has brought to naught
the oceans space between continents. The
world today is ruled by the little great
things.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Count Aftercoyne-Ah! dear heart, / will
be just as devoted after our marriage as
Minnie Miuions-Youn have to be. Papa
Is going to put all the money in my name.
Detroit Free Press.
The Bride-oh, Jacki How delightfully."-
romantic IT is to think that we are actually
an clipping couple.
The Groom-You don't regret It. do you.
Tn Bride-ohi Mol But 1 do wish we
could have eloped with fathers consent
Brooklyn Life.
~smith-Old Skinner promised his daughter
a check for four figures II she married ac-
cording TO his wishes.
Jones-And did she get 1T
S~mith-Sure. The check called for Sill
Chicago News.
IT don't understand how Miss Milyuns
can see anything in that foreign noble
man. Hes nothing but a 'gilded fool
That's so. and yet the chances are 10 10
i this will be a case of a fool and her
money soon married. "-Philadelphia Press.
He was on his knees.
IT can't find words to tell you of my
Don't try TO tell It in words she ad-
vised.
Directly thereafter she was on his knees
and everything was left to the Imagination
except the hsses.-Chicago Post.
Won Blumer-Where's my wife?
Dimpleton-She's in the next room talking
with my wife about clothes.
Won Blumer-Well, then, suppose we go
and spend the evening somewhere to-
gether.-Town Topics.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

President Roosevelt's tribute to the
pioneer preachers who rode circuits on
the frontier and pushed the bible along
with the pillow is well given. The his
tory Of the settlement Of the west IN
not be written without devoting good
space to the preacher pioneers.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

IT'S easy enough for Legislators to m
vent excuses for misrepresenting their
constituencies. But the constituents are
seldom fooled twice by the same per
sons.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

It now looks very much as IL Ne
braska would have to get along with
only one federal court for at least an
other year. Fortunately the court Of
icers are not overworked.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

One Of the Protestant religious week
lies refers to Leo XIII as 1.-THE most dis
tinguished and useful pope who has
ever filed st. Peters chair" Consid-
ering the source. this is complimentary
fndaad
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

Notwithstanding its population Of
constitutional prohibition after an ex-
pertinent with it Of fifty years. Vermont
has not yet been the victim Of any
avenging visitation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

Senator Depew has been elected to
an honorary life membership in the
National Republican Editorial associa-
ton. Presumably the genial Chauncey
is made recipient of this distinction as
a reward for furnishing Jokes to the
editors and saving them the necessity
Of constantly consulting the old al
manacs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

any other president but Theodore
Roosevelt would be casting about for
a breathing spell instead Of talking
about tho possibility Of an extra ses-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01

For fear The Hague tribunal may
find time hanging heavy on its hands,
Central America is stirring I'D a little
muss with which it may be called on
to busy itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-01
A slippery suggestion.

Philadelphia Ledger.
The Boston Boot and Shoe club Endorses
every word President Eliot Of Harvard
said about the need OF more large families.
Many a father OF a large family has felt
the pinch Of the Leather trust.