davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
war Costs Big Money.
Philadelphia Press.

PhiIadeIphia Press.
War, even by a frst-class power against
a comparatively mail population, is a very
costly operation, as the British discovered
in South Africa The London Economist
says the cost of that war was u,O66, 1901 900.
In addition, S15.000,000 was loaned to the
Transvaal and South Orange colonies,
which is to be repaid. The comparatively
small part which the British took IN the
Chinese Boxer trouble, cost over $4,000 900.
To meet all of this enormous expenditure
$S75, $4,000 was raised by taxation. The re-
mainder will, for the most part, be added
to the national debt. 1t would not take
many victories of hat kin to put a nation
into bankruptcy.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
OUTRAGEs ON THE JEWS.
Russian Policies SHOCK the Moral
SensibiIities of the World.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
It is no small matter to pc the object of
the moral condemnation of the world.
The slaughter of Jews in Russia is plainly
caused by racial and religious fanaticism,
famed into mob insanity by crafty, edu-
Gated leaders of a demogogic type. The ed
itor of an anti-Jewtsh paper at Kishinefr,
the scene of a terrible massacre, declares
that unless Jews become Christians within
one year the rule should be that no one
Of the race be permitted to remain In
Russia. There is a large body OF Jew
haters in Russia who work up, through
the press and otherwise, a maniacal feeling
Of hostility that when let Ioose shows no
mercy to man, woman or child. The con-
ditions OF tolerance are put on an impossi-
BILE basis. No race OF men with ~enlighten-
ment or sense of manhood will change
their religion or ~compulsion. They may
go into exile to escape persecution, but
the victims at Kishinen were not offered
that alternative. A mob as fierce and UNI
relenting as a vast pack Of wolves slew
every Jew in their path, and now one OF
their unchecked leaders notifies Jews gener-
ally that they must leave the empire or
secure Russian citizenship by ~renouncing
their religion.
For some reason connected with i'm
perial politics the ~Jew-haters in various
countries of Europe are allowed undue
latitude. Russia is worst OF all in this
respect, its policy having now drawn upon
1t the censure OF mankind. 1t is useless
to say the car can not stop the outrages
when he can instantaneously stamp out
political offenders and the slightest sisI
OF revolt. II the persecution OF Jews hal
so powerful a hold upon the Russian people
that its repression would endanger thu
empire or render the r~eigning family In
tensely unpopular. then Russia Is not In
healthful condition nor entitled to ranl
high among modern nations. Keeping tn,
empire quiet by blinking the genera
assassination Of a helpless race. Is an in
famous kind of politics. The car has no
acted vigorously nor to the point in dis
%couraging the spirit OF oppression and muir
der. His policy, as far as the outside worl'
can Judge, is superficial and temporizing.
Russia's internal government can no
be dictated by other nations, but mankin,
can make known it's horror at sue
barbarities as have occurred In Bessarabis
and are threatened elsewhere in the EN-
pire. Civilized peoples generally. throug
meetings and resolutions. can express thei
emphatic condemnation. appeal TO the cEa
for justice. and extend sympathy and al
TO the sufferers. This cause is one OF simpl
humanity. Mobs are not unknown outsid
! OF Russia, but nowhere else do the
, amount TO a widespread EFFORT TO destro
a whole race on religious grounds, Will
: the authorities look on without applyin
the only correctives that can stay the mui
der OF thousands without regard to age
sex. Unless Russia acts adequately n
world will necessarily conclude that II
4 a lawiess country and q radically bacl
> ! ward ons In civilization
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
GREAT WASTE IN aUARRELs.
Vast Interests Damaged by the strife
of LabOr and Capital.
IndIanapoiis Newa

of Labor and Capital.
Indianapolis News.
The union Of manufacturers to combat
unionism is said to be spreading. There is
talk, on the other hand, of a combination
of unions-labor unions-to combat this
union. There are strikes almost every
where in almost every trade, and they are
characterized by unusual ferceneSs. The
strike of the laundrymen in Chicago, which
has continued for three weeks, is still un-
settled by reason of a refusal of the drivers
to submit their claims to arbitration.
Meanwhile the public is suffering; and this
As an element in the seemingly growing
labor troubles that may have to be taken
into larger consideration than hitherto The
people at large have an interest that has
never been fully considered, but which, IL
the differences of labor and capital increase
in frequency and bitterness, must be con-
sidered.
Society depends on cooperation, and this
cannot long be interrupted without loss.
Generally speaking, there would seem 10
be tive remedIes-one an enforcement of
law that would permit men to a X the
place Of strikers. This is based on the
theory that there are u men; that So
ciety at large furnishes sufficient workmen
ready to take places II their lives and lib
erty be protected. The other remedy is
that for which the Civic Federation has
been striving. and that Is a meeting in trust
and confidence between the forces OF labor
and capital. II Is apparent that the pros
perity of both depends on cooperation and
not discord; neither can live long without
the other. And to the extent that they try.
as In the case of a strike, to that extent
the general sum OF prosperity is dimin-
ished. and in the long run all feel II, and
labor feels It more than capital. Just az
bad crops make a condition that all feel,
80 the interruption of industry creates q
similar condition.
We ought to be able to do something bet
ter with our great prosperity in this coun-
try than to waste It In quarrelH. We need
an accession of reason, a decrease OF the
spirit CT hostility. a growth Of the temper
tina is willing to come together and make
concessions.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
THE PUzzLING CANAL PROBLEM

AAAS Az ~ hlAl
What effect, If any, the ministerial
crisis in Colombia will have upon the
ratification of the isthmian canal treaty
is a question that is said to be causing
some perplexity to officials in Washing.
ton. According to the latest informa.
ton from the much disturbed south
ern republic there is continued oppo-
sition on the part Of many influential
whether this will be sufficient to defeat
ratification cannot be stated at this
time. A short time since the president
Of Colombia issued a call for a special
session of the congress to convene
June 20, but existing CO Editions
in that country are such that II
is by no means certain that congress
will assemble at that time. Colombia
is virtually under martial law and the
situation is likely to grow worse rather
than better, the government being
handicapped by its bankrupt condition
so that it can do little toward the res.
tOrduOn OF peace anu Oruer. Inere up
pears to be no doubt that the president
Of the republic is favorable to the
treaty. but it seems that he has nc
great influence.
1t is a question how much longer oul
government will wait for action by the
Colombian government. A Washirgto
dispatch says that if it shall appear
shortly that the Colombian government
is unwilling to consummate the treaty
or is disposed to defer final action be
yond the reasonable time mentioned
In the Spooner act, the State department,
will at once endeavor to o nego
tiations with Nicaragua and Costs
RIGA with a view to securing control o.
the alternate route for a canal through
those countries. At present the feelin,
at Washington is that it will not b,
necessary to resort to the Nicaragua
route, but certainly there is little tina
is reassuring or encoura ging in the ex
listing situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
ANTAGoNIzING PUBLIC POLICY.
Rough Shedding in Prospect for
Greedy Corporations.
Datroit Frea Preaa

Detroit Free Press.
One of the great corporation lawyers of
the country recently said in Washington
that, IF there is any bigger fool than q
millionaire, it is a multi-millionaire." Tho
reference is made sufficiently plain from
the fact that he was discussing the action
Of President Baer and his following in re-
sisting the efforts to bring the coal combi-
nation within the operations of the law.
1t is not considered as m exaggeration in
the common discussion of this subject to
say that Mr.. Baer and his associates are
doing more to defeat their case than are
the witnesses called against them. In one
Instance they were directly responsible for
the refusal of the Lehigh Valley, Lacka-
wanna, New Jersey and Erie companies to
produce the contracts called for by the
Interstate Commerce commission.
This is as shortsighted a policy as they
could adopt, unless they should deliber-
ately set up the contention that the federal
government ought to be superseded by the
sovereignty of President Baer supported by
his present satellites. 1t tends to confirm
the popular belief that the trust lie a dan
gerous and outlaw organization. 1t slim
ulates and hardens the determination of
the commission to assert its authority and
secure the evidence. And the whole recent
SSS%bS ~ BOCS " SAAO lhhk
the witnesses win obtain no favors to
which the law does not entitle them. At.
torney General Knox has moved in the
matter and no general makes a nearer ap-
proach to certainty in planning his cam
paigns.
The first step in the way Of compelling
obedience will be to certify to the circuit
court OF the United States the refusal OF
the witnesses, as outlined. and ask for an
order compelling them to produce the books
and papers desired. II the request be re.
fused the commission can appeal to the
supreme court of the United States; II
granted the witnesses must either obey OF
invite arrest for contempt. II sent to taf
the writ Of habeas corpus may be brought
into play, but 1t is not usually granted ir
contempt cases. It's refusal would enable
the witnesses to go before the supreme
court on appeal from the refusal. and pos.
sibly to obtain a review Of all matters ir
controversy. The important fact is thai
President Baers autocratic Interpretation
of what the authorities may or may not dc
is, resented and that there is rough sled.
ding in sight for him, no matter how h,
may land,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
A False Alarm.
PHILADELPHIA North American

Philadelphia North American.
The American ambassador to st. Peters
burg may be presumed to know something
about Russia's policy in Manchuria and the
attitude of its ministry toward foreign
trade. He says M. Witte is a firm advocate
of the open door and has no desire to see
the Manchurian ports closed against the
United States. The Siberian railway must
carry freight to be a success, and to get
freight for the railway the government
must encourage trade at the Pacific ter
minal. So far as the United States is con-
cerned, the M~anchurian scare was a false
alarm.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

who was speaking with q great deal Of
animation. While emphasizing a point he
brought his FIST down pm top of the princes
silk hat with such force that the hat was
smashed In and pushed down over the eyes
of the royal listener. Apologies followed.
The prince remarked that he appreciated
the force of Lord Wemyss' remarks and
then moved out OF range OF his energetic
arm.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

greatest enthusiasm in the COURSE Of the
speeches. This was one of many recent
Indications Of the strong sentiment In
the east in favor Of the nomination Of
Cleveland by the mex democratic ma
tional convention and there is no doubt
that weighty influences are at work for
his nomination. And he is doing moth
ing to counteract the movement.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

When The Bee predicted that Gov
ernor Mickey had a genuine surprise in
store for Omaha In filling the vacant
police commissionership it made the
forecast in a humorous vein. 1t is an
open secret that the influence thai
secured the appointment of Lee Spratler
is potential at the state house and wher
the governor does not yield to the
persuasive advice Of Council Bluffs it 1,
because the pressure from the corner OF
Tenth and Farnam streets is a littl,
more persuasive.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

IdE ATTEST SAMPLE VT Dis
In the bulletins issued last year 10y
authority of the railroads of Nebraska
through their tax agents great stress
was laid on the benefits that accrued to
the counties in central and western Ne
braska by the distribution of the Omaha
and Lincoln terminals. Although this
part Of the bunco game played in the in.
terest Of railroad tax Sinking was
effectively exploded by the comparative
table published by this paper, the State
Board Of Equalization has again
trumped up the distribution fake as an
excuse for its disregard of equity and
justice in the assessment made this
year.
In the year 1900 the Union Pacific re-
turned 1.020.41 miles for assessment in
Nebraska and it's net earnings per mile
for the whole system were returned by
the company as 81, II. In 1902 the
Union Pacific reported 961h miles for
per mile, or an increase of earnings for
the entire system, main line and
branches, Of $1,21s per mile.
In 1900 the Union Pacific was assessed
for $4,000 per mile. or an aggregate for
the main line Of $4,5TS,7 56. In 1908, I'M
der the bogus system Of distribution.
the main line OF the Union Pacific was
assessed for $500 per mile, or an ag-
\ 0reoafe ~ "a RoR AKA
Mark the striking discrepancy. In
1900 Nebraska's forced contribution to
the Union Pacific, after deducting OPP
Grating expenses, betterments and
taxes, aggregated $4,57S.7 1853. In 1902 II
aggregated $6,449,254, equal to more
than 614 per cent on a valuation of
100000 per mile for main line and
branches, or If capitalized at 4 per cent,
an equivalent of $150,0OO per mile. And
yet the board was unable conscien-
tiously to increase the assessment Of the
main line more than 800 per mile for
the coming year under the peculiar sys.
tenn Of distribution, and the branch lines
were left just as they were two years
ago.
Assume that the average Of all taxes
for state, county and local is equal to
30 mills, or 3 per cent, the board has
imposed an additional tax on the Union
Pacific of SO for every mile of main line
and left the company to pocket nearly
$500 additional income for every mile
of main line. That is what might bt
called distribution with a vengeance.
The main line of the Burlington wa,
assessed in 1900 at $10,5S0 per mile and
this year at $1O.5OO, when as a matter
OF fact the board had no exhibit from
the company to show a decrease II
tangible property, In earnings or II
equipment. On the contrary, the oficla
returns for the entire system show {
marked Increase of earnings for 100:
over the year 1900. Where did the dis
stribution Of the increased earnings z,
to? Surely lot to the Omaha & South
western road, which is credited with al
the terminals of the Burlington system
at Omaha, worth more than $2,O ,O0C
and was assessed in 1900 for $334,2S1. g
and in 1902 for only $3.50. 72O, or les
than one-sixth of the value of tn
Omaha terminals alone, throwing in tn
whole road and its equipment as worth
less bric-a-brac.
II anybody of sound mind can poin
out where the counties In central an,
western Nebraska, or any other part o
Nebraska, have profited by the so-calle
distribution, we shall be pleased to hea
from them.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Telephone companies are graphing
with the perplexing problem how to
protect their patrons from shocks and
how to protect their stockholders from
being bled for shocks. The Chicago
Telephone company, for example, has
just been sued by one of its patrons for
$4,000 for a telephone shock last fall
from which the plaintiff claims she has
never recovered, and another damage
suit for $4,000 has been filed against
the same company by one Of its girl
operators who was shocked at the
switchboard. Up TO this time no court
has issued a restraining order to pre-
vent lightning from entering the tele-
phone office or shocking a telephone
whisperer.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Montana is to have a special session
Of the legislature to relieve the treasury
by appropriations for various specified
purposes. Nebraska stands in no need
Of such relief.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

If anybody in Omaha is disposed to
establish a tannery, now is his chance to
secure frst.class leather makers. Nearly
1000 employees have quit the watts and
dropped their aprons in the tanneries of
Milwaukee.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Enthusiastic New Workers stifening
up with pride at their $50 years of
municipal existence dre talking about
its destiny being hxed as 'the chief city
OF the world" London will do we'll to
look to its laurels.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

The new council has started OF in good
form and with little friction. The com
mittees have no flavor of faetionalism
and hold out the prospect of efficiency
and harmony, which is essential for
good municipal government.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

After tasting the delights of inheriting
an estate worth $7,5Oo,OOO, left to him
by hts grandfather, King Alfonso of
Spain might be willing to adopt a few
rich uncles and aunts providing the APP
praisement is satisfactory.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Senator German was always noted for
his reticenee. He will not determine
whether he viii aspire to a nomination
on the democratic presidential ticket
until be satisfies himself that the demo
crats have some kind Of a chance to win.
Senator G0rmaHts no rainbow chaser.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

The call for a republican state con-
vention to nominate a candidate for
Judge OF the supreme court and two
regents OF the university has been
issued. One campaign is scarcely over
before the other begins.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

whatever may be said or thought
about Governor Mickey's predictions
in making ~nonpartisan appointments,
everybody will coneede that the new
police commissioner he has given Omaha
is a gentleman, a scholar and a good
LAWYER.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Some consolation may be drawn from
the fact that as a rule the damage
wrought by a tornado figures up a great
deal more the hour after the visitation
than it does the week after the catas-
trophe.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

The state school apportionment Will
give the Omaha school board more
money than it had counted on from that
source, but 1t will have no difficulty In
finding a place to put it.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
Hope with a string.

Railway President Hill figures It out hat
when we can sell each person in China a
cents worth a day It will give us a trade
with that country OF 81, SOC, 10000 a year.
This will lead people TO wish the Chinese
had the cents 10 trade with.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
Can He Make a. Unanimous.


CnACdbO WE'VE.
r. Benjamin Andrews, chancellor OF the
University Of Nebraska, has recanted on
the silver question. He says: II was in
a great, inexcusable error There is no
prospect, though, that his views will be-
come unanimous in lincoln. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
FLASHES OF FUN.

You don't mean to say he's bought a
copy Of the city directory for his perlor.
What use has he for It there?'
WHY man alive, his names in II in
prtnt.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Nebraska republicans will start the
ball a-roltng by nominating the winning
state ticket August Is.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

would have been hypocritcaIiy called
slandering the state, but Is now recog-
nized as a grim fact.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Ex-Governor Savage now declares that
he regrets having stayed in Nebraska SC
long. The regrets are mutual.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

The university cadet battalion seems
to have selected the right time for its
annual encampment to give the boys 9
touch Of real roughing 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

For the present there is no encourage
ment for automobile races in these parts.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

why don't you sec a phygician7'
mo, Stree" answered Farmer Corntossel.
IF 1 git cured, It's got to be by patent
medicine. Nobody gifts his plcter In the
paper fur bein' cured by a reg lar doctor. -
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Every cloud may have a silver lining,
but the lining is too often torn to shreds
before 1t can be Of any useful service.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

The sidewalk artist pointed his camera at
the boy and the crowd fell back on either
side out OF range.
"A little higher you head" said the
artist. and the boys chin went up.
"A little further back you 60"
Again the boy obeyed. There was a sharp
click. and then the camera man waited for
a few seconds. The row closed In and
the man opened a tin cup at the back OF
the instrument, from which he took a tin
type all ready for its pink paper frame
Several more persons, at 5 cents a head,
stood for their portraits, and then the artist
moved to the next corner, He Is a for
eigner. and his field Is the lower East Side
His busiest day is Saturday. when the
streets are filled with people.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
A Long Felt want.
saturday Evenlng Posi-

Saturday Evening Post.
In these days OF high charges for electric
MGhts the country needs another Benjamin
FRANKLIN He brought electricity down.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Arbitration still continues to be the
most satisfactory solution of the labor
problem In every section Of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Nebraska republicans are for Roose
welt and, don't care who knows it.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

The storm god wants it distinctly I'm
derstood that he plays no favorites.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County S.:
George B. Tzsohuck- secretary OF Ine bes
Publishing Company being duiy y"oIn
says that the actual humber OF Iul ano
complete copies Of The Daily. Merning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during Ins
rnnnth ~ ALriL 1904 was as fouoWa:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Willie Boreum-Pa what's the difference
between news and gossip2
MT. Boreum-Well, my son, whenever
your mother tells anything to anyone It's
news, but when anyone tells her anything
it's gossip.-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

The wise man sometimes changes his
mind. So does Senator Hanna.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
IL a curse.

Jlnks-Rum Is a curse.
Binks-Yes, you bet II Is And at times
there's nothing like q good hard swear for
relieving the feelings. How do you feel
now York Sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

"GO in and tell the editor I am out here
with a horsewhip," cried the irate citizen.
He'll be very glad to hear It." replied the
you and sell II. We had an auction up
here last week and sold a dozen."-Chicago
News.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28
Pacing a Grim Fact.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Legislation in Missouri has long rested
on a system of bribery A ysAr ago this
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28


Thirty railroad lawyers have gotten
their heads together and concocted q
plan to defeat the constitutional amend
ment adopted last year by the state Of
Michigan, under which railroad taxes
are imposed on the property value basis,
the same as taxes levied on'all other
classes of property. The plan agreed
upon is an appeal to the United States
court on the plea that ad valorem taxes
are contrary to the fourteenth article of
the United States constitution. 1t Is
very singular that the railroad lawyers
Of Nebraska have never discovered that
impeachment to collect taxes on the ad
valOrem basis in the fourteenth article.
Nebraska has been collecting ad valorem
taxes ever since 1875, but inasmuch as
the assessment boards have followed the
directions of the railroad lawyers in.
stead OF the letter of the law the rail.
roads have gracefully submitted.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

Shall 1 oppose the bill. Them" said the
lobbyist.
well" said the magnate. II leave II to
You. Use your own judgment whether to
oppose It or put something in II to make
II unconstitutional"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-28

"Blinks n terribly nervous. See bow he
keeps clutching at the air and carrying his
hand to his MOUTH"
That isn't nervousness That's force OF
habit. He patronizes the free lunch coun-
tiers. "-Balumore News.