The independent., 1903-05-07
HARDYs COLUMN

any more, but it has just begun TO rel'-
resent imperialism.
Open, friendly discussion of public
questions in print or on the stump is
the most direct road to patriotic in
telligence now open. The republicans
do not dare to hold joint public dis
cussions of their party principles. We
challenge the leaders of the party to
debate the tariff, trust or money anes-
tion. The liquor, labor and transpor.
tation questions are also questions OF
public interest.
The last week in April and the first
in May this year have seemed to go
down in temperature much lower than
usual. Back In 70 we had much more
snow, but 1t was not SO cold and at
that time Nebraska had little fruit in
danger The early cherries, peaches
and apples are now sadly thinned out,
the late varieties that had not dropped
their blossoms may survive the chill
in part The winter wheat, pastures
and meadows have been set ahead by
the heavy rain and snow. Then the
ground has been thoroughly soaked fol
corn, potatoes and spring grain. So
on the whole Nebraska stands we'll
May day.
New anti-strike organizations are
being formed in many of the strike
towns throughout the country. In
south Bend Ind, citizens alliance
has been formed; the following is
part of the purpose as published: "A!l
patriotic, law-abiding citizens are in
vited to unite for the purpose of pro-
tecting individual rights and liberties
guaranteed by the constitution and
laws of our country. Men have the
right to make use of their labor in
any useful employment either in their
own behalf or to hire out to whom
soever they choose; they have right
to strike, but they have no right tn
force others to strike or meddle with
them in any way"
The law for taxing all recorded
mortgages in the state Of New York
failed to get through the legislature.
The politicians are not inclined to tax
money loaners in any state; the mon
ey borrowers are the ones they cheer
fully tax, even the property they are
in debt for.
New coal fields have been found,
rich and extensive, covering the We
half of North Dakota and the east
half of Montana extending down into
hn hn of Wyrnnino
eral of the mines opened yield good
hard coal.
The people of New York state are
to vote tax upon themselves of
hundred millions for charging the
Erie canal. New York city pleads that
the canal must be enlarged or New
York city will pucker UP.
The wide-oren city Of Lincoln will
probably pursue the most popular
course, which is to fine the low women
fifteen or twenty dollars every month,
hand over one dollar to the school
fund and put the rest Of it into the
pockets of the city officials as cost.
No he-prostitutes are ever arrested.
New York is a crowded city. The
Brooklyn bridge, ferry boats and all
the street cars, surface and elevated
are crowded. 1t is thought that one
underground street railway will moi
be enough, that three or four will be
needed in twenty years Then they
are taking down good buildings anG
putting up new ones two and three
hundred feet high. Park Row build
ing shelters 5000 people and has l.
900 offices and ten electric elevators
each run up 300 feet and back in three
minutes. They are automatic. Press.
ing the button numbering the foo'
where you stand brings the elevator
then pressing the button where yor
want to stop takes you there. No ele
vator man is present.
The government has just completed
a fye-mile breakwater in Lake Erie
in front of Buffalo, N. Y. Stront
northwest winds sometimes fill thu
city with water up to the second foo
down near the harbor.
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There is a little insect known a
the honey bee that sweetens the hom
meals. They need little care in or