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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
Personal NOTES.

The man who is wsging war on too much
legislation in the Indiana legislature is
named Slack.
Emperor william has finally tumbled to
the fact that foreign nations need society
leaders at Washington instead OF statesmen.
Councilmen Kohl and Koch are members
of the committee appointed by the Cleve-
land common council to investigate the high
price Of coal.
A nervy woman at Detroit who needed
coal TO warm her boarding house took a
gun and the cash to a coal Office and called
for the goods. She got them. It is dimes
to peanuts there are precious few stand
OFFS among her boardcrs.
Representative Sulzer OF New York has
introduced a bill carrying an appropriation
OF $4,000 for a monument to Samuel J.
Tilden, to be erected at Washington. On
the pedestal might be chlseled those sad
dest of all words Of tongue OF pen which
we need not repeat.
The assessed valuation OF property sub
1ect to local taxation in New York state
is $5,S41, 6s7. 1893. of which 1928, 2S4,650 Is
real estate and S55S, 400, 800 is personal
property. Last year the aggregate valua-
tion was s., 754, 429. 81, making an Increase
this year Of $751; 5S, ass.
A New York congressman has introduced
a bill making It illegal for any person en-
gagged In trade to use for Advertising pur-
poses the name or pictures of any living
persons without having first obtained their
consent in writing. Should the bill become
a law dead walls will become, in fact as
well as in name. plastered exhibits Of the
defunct.
Senator Hanna has sent out invitations
to a dinner to be given at the Arlington
hotel in Washington on February -. in
honor Of General William Booth, head Of
the Salvation Army. Those invited are
President Roosevelt, all the members of the
cabinet, the British ambassador, Sir Michael
Herbert, and several intimate senatorial
friends of Mr.. Hanna.
Congressman Kahn Of California was
walking along a Washington street when a
man dashed past him holding a bundle of
money in each hand. Following came a
merchant and a policeman around the cor
ner and asked II. Mr.. Kahn had seen tho
thief. Receiving an affirmative reply. thew
asked: What did he look like?" Tho
congressman answered deliberately: "H,
looked like he did not have a minute e.,
spare"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

- " - NJ AN he tUa Wv
General Wilson Of the anthracite strike
commission has been reported as saying
that the greater part Of the voluminous
testimony which has been taken Is quite
irrevelant 10 the real issues, but however
this may be there ls no doubt that the
very general opinion Is that the investi-
cation has been unnecessarily %protracted
and should be brought to an early con-
clusion. There is no longer any con-
siderable public interest in the proceed
ings Of the commission. At yesterdays
session there were very few present as
spectators and even of the lawyers on
either side only a small minority were
In attendance.
There Is no reasonable fault to be
found with the commission. 1t was ap-
pointed for the purpose Of making a
thorough investigation, Of going to the
very bottom Of the controversy between
the operators and the miners. 1t has
been faithfully carrying out this purpose
md In doing so II was Inevitable that
more or less irrelevant testimony would
he introduced. The commission could
not very well impose the restrictions of
n judicial tribunal in the matter of evil
dence, being merely a board Of arbitra-
ton without legal status. But 1t can
determine when the purpose for which
II was constituted has been accomplished
and fix the time when investigation shall
end, and 1t would seem that that time
has about been reached. All sides have
been given a fair. impartial and ade-
quate opportunity to present their state
ments and certainly the commission can
need no more testimony in order to form
an opinion upon the merits of the con-
troversy between the anthracite op-
orators and miners and reach a conclu-
sion as to a final adjustment.
Public interest is now wholly in what
the commission may decide and what
suggestions IL shall make looking to the
establishment of better relations be-
tween the operators and miners and the
prevention. II that be possible, of a re-
currence of so calRmitous a conflict as
that In the anthracite region. The pub
lie is now familiar with every phase Of
the controversy and probably there are
few who have carefully followed the
testimony who have not formed a def
mite opinion in regard to the controversy.
It must be frankly admitted that both
parties to the contest have committed
grave mistakes, but it is not to be
doubted that the weight of popular judg-
ment is on the side of the miners and
that their contention for better wages
and for better treatment in all respects
Is very generally approved. There is
unquestioning confidence in the wisdom,
the fairness and the sense of justice of
the commission and it should give it's
conclusions to the public without I'M
necessary delay.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Now that the republican city commit
tee has established the precedent of APP
~portionment based OF the republican vote
polled in the respective wards at the
preceding election the county committee
will have to follow suit by making the
next apportionment conform to the same
principle. There has never been any ex.
cuse or valid reason for allowing 1.2OO
republican voters in the country pre-
cincts seventy delegates and 1000 re-
publicans in Omaha only ninety dele
gates in u county conventions.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
IMPUDENCE OF CATTLE MEN.
Demanding L~ensehOIds of Land
Illegally Appropriated.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
According to Senator Willard Of Nebraska
a plan has been arranged to end the range
war in the west over the open government
lands. This plan, it appears, is a simple
one. II is merely to confirm the cattle
barons in their possession to property
stolen from the government. They have
inclosed, without a shadow OF right, mil
lions of acres Of the public domain and
have successfully resisted a somewhat
feeble effort to GUST them. Colonel John s.
Mosby's revelation OF the magnitude of the
steal attracted the whole country's atten-
tion, but he vas flushed up through the
influence of certain western senators and
the steps which he recommended to bundle
out the squatters neck and heels were
never taken
The cattle men and their friends in con-
gress are now urging the passing Of the
land lease bill introduced at the last ses-
sion. They claim that II will end the
trouble. Doubtless It will, and to the
complete satisfaction Of the predatory gem
try who have robbed the government of it's
land and successfully de1ed it's power. The
bill proposes to lease unoccupied public
land for grazing purposes at an ANNUAL
rental averaging 2 cents an acre. It APP
parently includes that land already APP
propriated and fenced in by the cattle men.
This is something of a concession on their
part, since it appears to recognize the gov
ernment's title to the land. But the uues-
tion arises how a government whose power
was not sufficient to GUST intruders from
millions Of its acres can collect even nom
inal rents which the grabbers are gracious
enough to offer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
THE CALF PATH.
Sam Foss in the Knocker.

Sam Foss in the Knocker.
one DAY through the primeval wood,
A CAR walked nome as good calves shouldi
But made a trail all bent askew,
A crooked trail as all calves do.
Since then two hundred years have fed,
And 1 infer, the calf is dead.
But still he left behind his trail
And hereby hangs my mortal tale.
The trail was taken up next day
By a lone dog that passed that way.
And then a wise bell-wether sheep
PURSUED the tran Ger vale and steep,
And drew the flock behind him, too.
AS good bell-wethers always do.
And from that day, DER Hill and glade.
Through those old woods a path Sas made
And many men wound in and out
And lodged and turned and bent about,
And uttered words of righteous wrath
Because twas such a crooked path.
And stln they followed. do not laugh.
Inc nrst mlgratlons OF that calf.
This first path became a lane
That bent and turned and turned again.
This crooked lane became a road
Where many a poor horse with his load
'roiled on beneath the burning sun
And Travelled some three miles in one.
And thus a century and a half
They trod the first steps OF that calf.
The years passed on in swiftness feet,
The road became a village street.
And this before men were aware
A city's crowded tho%roughfare.
Ana men two centuries and a half
Trod In the footsteps of that calf.
And DER this crooked journey went
The traffic of a continent.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
CULrivArNo AMERICAY FRlENDsB,p

CULTfYATING AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP
In appointing a new ambassador to
the United States who is entirely ia
miliar with American sentiment and
spirit. the German emperor has given
renewed and very strong assurance OF
bis desire to cultivate American friend
ship. IL would have been hardly pos
sible for him TO have given stronger
evidence OF this than is contained In
the selection Of Baron Speck Won Stern
berg. who has had diplomatic service
In this country. whose wife is a native
Of the United States and who has al
ways shown a great interest in Ameri-
can Affairs and institutions.
The new ambassador will come 10 this
country with the avowed purpose Of ex-
tending German friendship with the
United States, something which the re-
called diplomatic representative Of Ger.
many vas not altogether successful in
doing. He said In an interview a few
dayc ago that the circumstances Of
each country place IL beyond the zeal
Ousy and fear OF the other" a fact which
ought 10 be recognized by those Amer
leans who are distrustful and suspicious
OF Germany and profess 10 believe that
country has designs In this hemisphere
inhmieal TO the interests OF the United
states. In the same interview the new
ambassador said: "A portion OF the
American press hag attributed to Ger
many unworthy and covert AIMS in the
Venezuelan dispute. l am happy to say,
IN behalf Of my government. that we
neither have o r ever have had any
purpose In connection with Venezuela
other than to protect German residents
there There has never been a substan-
tial reason for thinking otherwise and
yet there has been a very determined
effort here eOuntenaneed and aided by
men q or less prominent In public
NE 20 work up feeling IN this country
hostile 10 the German gOVsgnmsnt
rhs swat matO<tC q Americans win
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

to say"
II is the same old story. Everything de-
ponds on the point Of view from which the
assessment is regarded. The man who nnds
his taxes raised thinks &C atrocious: the
man who finds them lowered thinks e OK
c%ellent; the mln-syho has not figured out
the effect Of the Assessment on himself per-
sonally does not know what to say. II we
keep these facts in mind we can easily pre-
serve composure while the storm Of more
or less uniformed protest RACES over the
new arrangement.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
hBRIM \. HEWITT

The late .Abram s. Hewitt was dis
tinguished in several ways. While best
known to the country through political
service, having been for ten years a rep
resentative In congress, during which
time he was prominent in the councils
Of the democratic party, his most valu-
able work was in promoting industrial
development. For many years Mr.. Hew-
lit was n of the leading manufacture
ers of the country, noted for his energy
and enterprise, as well as a high order
Of business Judgment and sagacity. He
occupied. also. a conspicuous rank
among philanthropists and what he did
for the benefit Of humanity gives him a
just claim to historical remembrance.
Mr.. Hewitt's career in politics, while
highly meritorious and honorable, for
he was far removed from the ordinary
politician, did not equal in distinction or
success that which was characteristic
of him In business life or as a thinker.
1t has been said Of him that his temper
ament was not of the kind that makes
the highest successes In politics posi-
BILE. He could not be all things to all
men. Yet he exerted a great deal of
influence during his public career. The
life OF Abram S. Hewitt. prolonged far
beyond the psalmist's allotted time, was
a life OF large and useful achievement
faithfully devoted to every duty and
upon the record Of which there is no
blemish.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

The proposed consolidation Of Omaha,
South Omaha and Douglas county under
one government would effect a great saw
ing to the taxpayers, but it is a good
ways off yet. A very respectable sum
could, however, be easily saved to the
taxpayers by prying loose all sinecures
who do little or no work for the city or
county and compelling every man
elected or appointed to Office to perform
the duties devolving upon him instead of
shifting the work IN deputies and clerks
who also draw salaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
nisht Wan boil Rirht rIacc.
P~hiIadelnhla Record.

Philadelphia Record.
The manifest desire OF the people Of
Manila that Governor Taft shall retain his
position as the head Of civil administration
in the Philippines and his reported Will
ingness TO stay at Manila and do what he
can to restore orderly government in the
archipelago ought to bring to an end any
further effort for his recall. II his health
shll be prolonged he will no doubt be able
to render great service both to the people
Of the United States and to the people Of
these Asiatic islands. OF his ability and
integrity there is no question.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

When vtrslsss Uisgraphy Is perfected
e epsfirna ~ the stsan ship 81 louis
sp~Aes a. I'D b. mpos hie. unless the
reeFpHN l ssading Stations should
fe@N asWhh rerfacf wireless tel
cen a. shoula rfble NE 10 Eeep track
eNef Fuse vessel on the ocean
ea see atseG than ws aow kssp
uaea az 90 R4ssaasrg gans "a aaA
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

welcome the latest assurance of German
good will, manifested in a way that adj
mlts Of no doubt as to its sincerity, and
will hope that the coming Of Ambassa-
dor s%ternberg will have a most salutary
effect upon the relations Of the two
countries.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
MIRTHFUL

-
Rastus-Tain't nah faTIt as boas oor,,
blame me-blame dat policeman over dere
Detroit Free Press.
Smarticus-I understand one of Straight
tace s gnu Is engaged In a very ques-
Spartacus-No! What is II?
Observation-Disclosures the query depart-
ment In a newspaper.-Philadelphia Press.
1T seems to me-" said the druggists as
slstant, you are laying in a pretty bic
stock of codliver OIL 20
This" said the dru ggist, winlring his off
eye, rs for next winters consumption. -
DO you think you will be able to hold
your oWn IN the present congress-"
yes, said Senator Sorghum; I'm hold
my own, an right, end when we quit l
other fellows, tco."-Washington Star.
II see there is talk of increasing the in
Yes" said the rich mans son; tits get
ting so a fellow would almost as lief have
his father live, don't you know. Brooklyn
Eagle.
II notice that an eastern minister. got
up and bitterly denounced ostentattous
charity by mtllionaires.
What was the matter with him?"
why, IT appears that there isn't a. mil
nonalre in his church. cleveland Plain
Dealer. ~
This family life isn't all that It's
cracked up to be- remarked the father,
The baby cried for an hour this morning
just when l wanted to sleep"
Get what?"
IAN hour."-Chicago Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

cohnel William Jennings Bryan has
rstuFued home from his excursion to
itsxtcO AMI Is ready to receive con
rratuatious o. his fortunate escape
frum APPEARING a. one Of the speakers
q ths hts JacksouIan banquet.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

N sep no the sood work. the tax
emmitJse ~ the Real Estate exchange
si1 have DO seo % it that the city tax
an h % higher Jhaa absolutely neces-
sary 81 prosluce the reyeaue required
Gee seonomic.I administration Of city
Ind sghool District aaaiA
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

n l. Just possible that the people who
sxpected the present Nebraska legisla-
ture 10 pass up the old question OF
revenue law revision the same as the
prveeding legislative bodies will be sadly
disappointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
in ocean Greyhounds.
Philadelphia Ledger.

The cost OF Atlantic g~reyhounds is enor-
nous. The two new Cunarders. which are
10 be completed In June. 1905. are to cost
SazSO.OoO each. or nearly $4,000 per run
ming foot. stood upon end. one OF these
great ships would be more than 100 feet
higher than the tower OF the city hall. or
twice as high as the biggest Of once build
tngs, and It's great cost may be Understood
from the taot hat the interior hnlsh and
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
CONCERNING TAX ASSESSMENTS,
How Individual Opinions Are COIOred
by Self Interest.
Nall XnrE nrlhInn

New York Tribune.
To all the voluble critics OF the new tax
assessment we commend the temper and
philosophy of Mr.. Frank Bailey of the I'll
tie Guarantee and Trust company, who,
when asked what he thought of the SEIZED
ules, replied;
'In what capacity do you wish me to an
swer? II you ask me as al officer Of the
Realty associates OF New York, of which
l am vice president, I should say 'Abhor-
remit II you ask me as a director Of the
Brooklyn Development company, I should
say Vile, atrocious!' II you ask me as vice
president of the Title Guarantee and Trust
cofnpany, / should say Excellent II you
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Governor Mickey has beer in office
ten DAYS and not a single convict par
coned out Of the penitentiary. There
has certainly been n new leaf turned
over In the executive office.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

II all the suburban electric railways
projected for Omaha on paper should
fuateraiIEs. no city In the country would
anosd equal facilities for ingress and
xrvss 90 the people OF the surrounding
cOunfFy.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Lieutenant Governor T1llman win
wish b. had confined himself to hght-
Ing his battles with hot air and paper
wads. with go occasional isticuff In the
fashioa % bis nlustriOus namesake In
tn United states n
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Wv lOTk ITIUUIt.
The mobbing Of coal trains in various
parts Of the country shows a dangerous
spirit Of disorder which may rise and extend
to an alarming extent II relief to vide
spread suffering is not afforded speedily.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Ous q % the three Omaha members
% ths state enate Is being EroOmed for
Mayer this spring The second Is also
sahd e. have the ~mayOralty bee In his
uounst and We feel sure the third would
aot obiret 10 becomlnz e DARK horse.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

o. aow taxes a combination o. eight
usmhsrs 90 rua the school board.
whereas n ~ membership were re-
hacsd tom dfteeR % nine h o take
saiJ ave o. a. 40 the annual slate. And
las sats would b. dxed up Just the
e4nn
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

New York presents the anomaly Of a
senatorial election with only one caudi-
date In the Geld. while little states like
Delaware and Colorado have so many
candidates they n get together al
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

The so-called compromise leasing bill
proves no more acceptable to those who
oppose ~obstructing settlement of the
public domain by leasing it to the cattle
grazers than the original leasing bin.
In a word. IT only compromises the gov
eminent.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
Troubles on Jim INNS Mind.
Chicago Chronlcle.

Concerning the prospective departure Of
Uncle Jim Hill for a trip to Europe one OF
his associates explains that Uncle Jim
needs a rest because he has worked very
hard lately "and with the converting OF
several Western legislatures his cares prom
Use TO be greatly increased" Could any
thing be more perspieacious and at the
same time eireumsPect than this deliver
Anesf
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Indiana is having a revulsion against
governor-appointed police boards as a
o fragrant violation of the principle
OF home rule. Wherever functions of
municipal government have been
usurped by or for state officers, the ex.
pertinent has proved a dismal failure.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

A young woman, followed by a valuable
terrier. was walking through a downtown
street several days ago, relates the Evening
Post: Suddenly, the dog was missing, swal-
owed by the earth, the young woman
thought, so quickly had it disappeared.
After a vain search of the nelghborhood,
the young woman went to a nearby police
station, where she enlisted the services OF
a "plain clothes" man. The detective led
her through several streets, stopping every
now and then to ask pedestrians if they
had seen a stray dog. Finally a woman
in a tenement doorway In West street
told the searchers that a man on the top
floor OF the house kept dogs" The two
climbed to the garrett, and in a tiny room
found SOM children playing with a number
Of fine dogs Of various descriptions. None
Of the animals was the missing one. Then
the detective put his shoulder against the
door of an inside room. II yielded quickly,
and he found himself face TO face with an
evil-looking man, who had a bull terrier
at his heels.
'Is this your dog?" asked the "fancier,"
d~ivining the object of the strangers visit.
NO" replied the girl.
There was a growl and a curse, and the
young woman fed with a shrek, as the
man struck the detective and the latter
drew his revolver. Halfway down the
rickety stairs she heard a whine behind
her, and, turning, saw her own pet, which
had recognized her voice and escaped during
the fight upstairs. Much to the disgust Of
the detective, who came down later un,
hurt, the young woman refused to make a
complaint, and the "fanciers" fence is stili
running.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

To make n good serial story the an
ihaeite coal strike investigation should
rut q little more action into each sue
ceeding chapter.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
\ Good Time Coming.
Indianapolis News.

Within twenty years" says Senator
every trust magnate Of today will
be dead or in sanitoriums for nervous
diseases. Cheer up, fellows! There's a good
time coming.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Don't jubllate too Dol According to
the calendar winter IL only half over.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

That Ch5ihgo grand jury is deter.
mined 30 grr the lawyers a chance to
share sop' VI the ~exorhitant profits of
the coal yealers.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

From uh' taxpayers point of view
the situation would be improved by
more Board Of Review and less Board
~ Equalization.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

n what were formerly known rs the
lad lands OF Nebraska should turn out
10 b. oil lands II would not be so bad
Gfter all.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

The settlement Of the Union Pacific
strike still appears to be in the dim and
distant future.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

equipment Of this great structure are much
more costly than the finish and equipment
CT the finest Of once buildings.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

The new broom has not yet put in its
appearance In the court house.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

II seems that putting coal on the free
LIST does not put free coal In the coal
Lin.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
where the trouble Lies.
Denver Times

There are 1900, 600 cold people because Of
the coal famine; they are cold because they
don't know enough TO make il hot for the
right people.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
rATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
ftate o. Nebraska, Douglas County, So;
George y. Tzschuck. secretary OF Inc zee
] ublishing company, being duly sworn, tays
that the actual number OF full and com
etc copies OF The Daily, Morning, Even
L .onth OF Decemher. leA. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

At the meeting of the association of
county attorneys for Nebraska recently
held the members present are said to
have exhibited doubt as to whether they
should favor extension of the official
term by statute to four years. The chief
point of doubt, we take it, turns on the
time the new scheme would be put into
effect. If to elect all county ~cf1cerssat
once the tenure were to be changed be-
ginning next year, 1t would cut short the
two-year terms for which the county at
torneys have just been chosen. The
county attorney certainly is not for cut
ting his own loaf in two.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20

Justice-Whatl You here again?
Rastus-Taln't NAH fault boss Mont
Detroit Free Press. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-20
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