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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
Personal AND oTHERwIsE.

Walter vrooman. the noted up.ifter OF
humanity by means OF hot air. Il not as
great q failure as he is painted. He man
aged to lift $4,000 OF his wife's money.
When reform began TO move in Philadel-
phia the other day the event was properly
marked with spectacular effects. Fifteen
hundred slot machines furnished material
for the BONFIRE.
III west Ia long on rain. the east has
the short end. Last week a few showers
broke a drouth Of Ave weeks duration and
every drop was estimated to be worth its
weight In gold.
The usual explosive methods Of honoring
Independence day have been forbidden by
proclamation in Chicago. The orator of
the day, however. will be permitted to as
sail the ears OF defenseless people.
Sir Michael Herbert, British Ambassador,
in a recent speech appealed to 'the warm
hearted Irish in America" to bury the
Ratchet forever. Why, OF course. The
blackthorn serves all needful purposes.
An Indiana woman died last week after
lying in bed for thirty years. The unfortu.
nate woman studied law early in life and
the etiquette Of the profession chung to her
to the end.
The higher education OF women Is pro-
&c eding by leaps and bounds. one of the
sweet girl graduates of a Massachusetts
school scored a notable intellectual tri-
umph BY Jumping over a bar four feet two
and one-half inches high.
General Joe Wheeler is said to have Gre
ated a sensation by appearing at the recent
confederate reunion in New orleans in a
generals uniform. Veterans OF the gray
felt very much as did the Virginia private
who expressed himself to General Fitz-
hugh, ia give all / have on earth to SEQ
your uniform five minutes after you met
Jubal Early on the other shore"
The gravest charge ever hurled at man
by woman is on record in Chicago. Will
liam w. Black, head critic at the Normal
school, is accused of having a face so cold
and austere that II chills the teachers
federation. MI. Blacks feminine associates
declare in unison that he cannot smile.
Possibly a group photograph of the fedora
ton would explain Mr.. Blacks sffiiction.
An overzealous grand jury in an Illinois
town solemnly reported that card playing
for prizes In various woman's clubs is an
offense against law and pubic morals"
AS the wives of several jurymen are mem
bers OF the offending clubs the members
appended the saving clause. "In mercy we
refer the matter to future grand juries for
action" The gallantry of the jurymen is
overmatched by their discretion.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31


In view of the law recently passed by
the New York state legislature, II is
safe to say hat the automobile disas-
ters chronicled from France will not
find repetition on this side of the water.
This law provides stringent penalties
for violation Of its speed limits, which
allow a maximum rate of twenty miles
an hour In the open country on unlm-
peded roadways, slowing down to ten,
eight and four miles an hour, according
as the possibility of danger to pedes-
TRANS or to other vehicles is increased.
This will effectually put a stop to
death-inviting road races in New York
state and probably In all Of our states
because the New York law, with vary
ing notifications, is sure to be taken
as a model for further legislation. The
possession of an automobile entails
responsibilities which may as we'll be
recognized now as later.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
A STRONG

Nothing that has been publicly said
in the way Of protest against the brutal
massacre OF the Jewish people at Kish-
ineT is more forceful, or will have
greater influence, than the address Of
ex-President Cleveland at the mass
meeting in New York City a few nights
ago. The very calmness and conserva-
tism of Mr.. Cleyeland's remonstrance
give II a peculiar force and strength.
II was the declaration Of n man con-
spicuous among his countrymen who
manifestly felt most earnestly and
deeply the great outrage which he on
demned and who would not hesitate,
had he the authority, to exert whatever
influence he properly could to avert the
recurrence Of so terrible a horror as
that which has shocked the civilized
world.
While unreservedly denouncing the
persecution Of the Jewish people in
Russia, Mr.. Cleveland pointed out that
1t is a matter as TO which u govern
ment cannot properly take any extreme
action. Public expressions OF ihdigna-
ton those in authority should give at
tention to, but they are not called upon
TO make these a subject Of govern
mental protest against an internal
wrong under a foreign government
which does not directly AFFECT us. Pop
ular protest Mr.. Cleveland approves of,
but It is not the duty OF the national
authorities TO act. Let the people OF
the United States" said the ex-presi-
dent, "fearlessly speak to the civilized
world, protesting against every pretense
Of civilization that permits medieval
persecution, against every bigoted creed
that forbids religious liberation and
freedom OF conscience" but It IL MOI
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT.

Louisville Courier Journal: Rev. Newell
Dwight Hillis loudly proclaims his willing
ness TO make up Booker washington's bed.
No objection is heard. Making up Booker
Washington's beds Is more c-ommendable
employment than stealing Henry Ward
Beecher's writings.
indianapolis News: II the Presbyterian
ministers at Los Angeles indorse the
Woman's Christian Temperance union reso-
lutlons that ministers should not stay at
hotels where liquor is sold. Il is supposed
that they will hereafter travel with tents
prepared to camp out in the public parks.
Buffalo Express: The decisive majorities
given by the presbyteries on the amend
ments to the confession Of faith show how
large was the sentiment in the Presbyterian
church In favor OF the revision. The stated
clerk Of the General Assembly reports that
all Of the eleven amendments have been
adopted by an almost unanimous vote. No
one amendment received less than 1876 votes
In favor, or more than 9 against.
Kansas City Star: The rector Of St,
Pauls Episcopal church in Oshkosh is
about to open a restaurant Just to prove to
the public that It is possible to elevate the
standard OF such an institution 10 a level
worthy of the best patronage. Almost any
thing Is likely to happen in oshkosh, though
as a matter of fact, there are plenty Of
people who might be benefited by a decent
restaurant who could never be reached
through the influences Of the gospel,
Chicago Record Herald: That the made
quacy of ministers compensation in the
days of vigor and power must finally i'm
pose a heavy burden upon the churches was
shown by DR.. Agnew OF the board OF minis
terial relief in his report to the Presby-
terrain assembly at Los Angeles. The re-
markahle statement was made that only
$500 Presbyterian clergymen get as much
as $1,000 a year salary. The other 5000 pas
tors in this one denomination get an aver
age of 5000 a year. The board Of ministerial
relief has upon it's roll at this time 900
names. some the names of WORKOUT minis
tiers. others of widows and orphans Of min
listers. For the support of these the church
contributed S2S2.S15 last year. II is not rea-
sonable to suppose that the conditions In
other denominations are very different. The
ministry is a vocation that calls for higher
standards of scholarship and greater capn-
city for leadership and sacrifice than ever
before. AS the worn-out preachers who
have saved nothing must go upon the roll
OF annuitants and add to the burden OF the
churches, would 1t not be better policy to
pay them larger salaries in the days Of
their greatest power and usefulness7
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.

The progress that has been made in
recent years in international arbitra-
ton, in which the United States has
taken a conspicuous part, is n of the
conspicuous facts Of the time that is
worthy Of more than ordinary consid-
Grafton. 1t is q question whether we
place at the popular value the progress
that is being made from time to time
in the work of international peace. We
may realize in a general way that some
thing is being done, but we do not un-
derstand just how far the forces of
peace are making for the accomplish
ment of a general policy of world wide
good will and all which that means.
In an address before the conference
of international arbitration at Lake
Mohonk the past week Mr.. John w.
Foster, formerly secretary Of state and
one of the ablest OF our diplomatists,
said that the nations had made most
wonderful progress In recent years in
the matter of international arbitration
and he expressed the hope that the
progress which had been made would
not stop with what had been accom-
plished, but would go on to the attain
ment of still greater results. Referring
to what had already been accomplished
in the way of international arbitration,
to the beneft of all the countries con-
cerned, Mr.. Foster made the prediction
that in time the policy of the United
States IN this respect would be univer-
sally accepted and that sooner or later
the policy of international arbitration,
as to all matters which can be settled
by arbitration, would be recognized and
adopted throughout the civilized world.
The tendency in this direction is man
ifestly growing stronger from year to
year. The governments are growing
more and more to feel that their contro-
versies must be settled by peaceable
means and that there is a way to adjust
them without going to war. There is
a departure from the old order, which
not very long ago contemplated war as
the only way Of determining interna-
tional disputes. For this change in the
view Of nations the United States is
entitled to a large amount Of the credit.
This country has been working con-
stantly in the interest of i%nternational
arbitration and its labor in this dlrec-
ton has been productive of most salts,
factory results. 1t has exerted a most
snlightening and salutary influence and
it is today exercising an effect in the
interest of peace among the nations
that is more potent than that of any
other power on earth. 1t Is not by sn.
perior military or naval strength that
this republic is at this time the greatest
conservator of the worlds peace, but
through its moral influence and as the
n nation that represents the very
highest standard of all that pertains tc
the elevation Of mankind and the ad
yancement Of civilization.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

According to the New York police,
Pat Groves patent money-raislng de-
vice is being infringed upon in what is
known as Little Italy" in that city by
a band Of men who are kidnapping little
girls and holding them for ransom. 1t
is not stated whether they are paying
the Honorable Pat the usual royalty,
but If not, the kidnapers may as well
be prepared to be kidnapped them
selves.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

with a fierce diatribe over an anony-
nous signature, finding fault with the
press for its refusal to get superheated
in the discussion Of labor troubles. To
this the Tribune makes the following
Characteristic response, which will also
at the Omalir grievance committees on
both sides Of the fence:
The columns Of the Tribune are open to
the representative of any labor union or
employers association who chooses to ex-
press himself over his own name with
reasonable moderation and fairness. We
say moderation and fairness" because we
ave received one or two communication
which are really -inhammatory in their
character and calculated to do mischief.
The Tribune wishes to be regarded as an
organ OF Cancellation and compromise, arbi-
~tration, good will and peace. II believes
that both sides TO a labor controversy
should make reasonable concessions TO
avoid a conflict. and It especially believes
in arbitration. II believes also that when
arbitration has been resorted 70 It should
be with the distinct agreement that the
award Of the arbitrators shall be loyalty
observed during a definite period to be
agreed upcn at the time by both sides.
Then there will be some certainty TO the
award, and the community and the en-
ployers and employees in the industry af-
fected will-at least they should-have an
assurance Of peace and stability during the
lifetime Of the contract. II they do not get
1t they will know where to put the blame.
Had the Tribune been published in
Omaha instead of Chicago we doubt
not that the men with blood in their
eyes and the hysterical Miss Nancys
would have been very much worked up
and put out by its calm and pacific at
titude in times of war.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
AMArTER OF NAVAL CoURrEsr.

a NATTER OF NAVAL COURTESY.
The order of the president that u
European feet shall attend the regatta
at Kiel, Germany, next month, is a our
tesy that will be most cordially appre-
ciated by the German government and
will be heartily approved by all Ameri-
cans who desire the cultivation Of
friendship between the United States
and Germany. There has been mani
tested in some quarters, notably
among our naval officers, an altogether
unjustifable disposition to regard Ger
many as an enemy Of this country. We
have noted and deprecated u%tterances
by some men prominent in public life
that were unfriendly to Germany, init
mating that sooner or later we were
certain to be involved in serious trouble
with that nation. Some of the less dis
Greet among our naval officers nave not
hesitated to say that our next war
would be with Germany.
There is. so far as appears, abso-
lutely no ground for such talk; on the
contrary there is every reason to be-
lieve that the United States has no
more sincere friend among European
nations than Germany, which during
the last few years has taken every OPP
portunity, SO far rs the government is
concerned, to show an earnest desire
to maintain friendly relations with this
country. 1t must be admitted that in
a commercial way Germany has not
been altogether friendly, but in this re-
spect we are bound to recognize the
fact that she has pursued a policy which
many of her people believed to be es-
sential to their interests and welfare.
From u point Of view 1t is a mistaken
policy, but we cannot on this account
fairly question the friendship of that
nation.
At all events it is evident that Presi-
dent Roosevelt regards Germany as a
friend of the United States whose good
will 1t is desirable to cultivate and the
fact that he has ordered our European
feet to be present at the naval regatta
at Kiel next month will be approved by
Americans generally as an appropriate
recognition of the friendly relations be-
tween the two countries.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
Driving out the blues.

Cheerfulness is a duty one owes to ones
self as wen as to ones neighbors, for moth
ing so units one for the ordinary duties
OF life, or so quickly brings on premature
old age. as a morose temper. There are
plenty Of artificial aids TO cheerfulness
within the reach Of everyone who has real
or imaginary cause for II. humor OF a con-
genital tendency to surliness. When things
don't go right, or your liver Is guilty Of
neglect OF duty, strive systematically to
achieve good humor by repeating over and
over the best funny stories or bits of hu-
morous poetry you know. II conscien-
tiously administers this prescription is an
infaiiible remedy for the most acute At of
blue devils. II you doubt, just try the eE-
pertinent.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
ARE THEY THAT MoUR,
William Cullen Bryant.

" TIIIuIH NUITNTI bTNuTINs
o., deem not they are blest alone
Whose lives a peaceful tenor keep;
The Power who pities man has shown
A blessing for the eyes that weep.
The light of smiles shall fill again
The lids that overflow with tears;
And weary hours of woe and pain
Are promises Of happier years.
There is a day Of sunny rest
For every dark and troubled night
And grief may btde an evening guest,
But JOY shall come with carly light,
And thou, who DER thy friends low bier
Sheddest the bitter drops like rain,
Hope that a brighter happier sphere
Will give him to thy arms again.
Nor let the good mans trust depart,
Though life its common gifts deny
Though with a pierced and bleeding heart
And spurned OF men, he goes to die.
For God hath marked each sorrowing day,
And numbered every secret tear,
And heavens long age of bliss shall pay
For all his children suffer here.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
Eye strain and Nervousness.

In some cities the nervous child is moving
parents and physicians to appeal for fewer
hours in the schools and less pressure. We
do not much believe in the intellect, the
morals or the pedagogics OF the colt break
ers or the boy breakers. There are better
ways TO break a horse or q child than 20
break it's will, and the teacher that enter
taii,s such diabolic theories should be
broken" The noteworthy fact about the
whole discussion is the utter omission from
h hundred papers and editorials and dis
c~ussions OF the most important element OF
the entire matter. There are, II Is true.
many other factors; there is really over
study and overpressure, but the one cause
OF the nervous child which Is ignored, but
which is as prolific a source Of evil as per
haps all others combined. IL eys-strain-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

abiding and self-supporting citizens APP
preciative OF the liberty and the free
institutions thus opened up to them.
To have those who are in position TO
observe most carefully tell us that "the
immigrant jew needs only be given the
opportunity and the proper surround
ings to become an addition to the body
polite and not a menace means that
apprehensions of special danger from
the overflow Of Jewish exiles to this
country are entirely u%nwarranted and
without foundation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

In the course OF an editorial DISGUST
ton the st. Louis Globe Democrat asks,
What is a franchise WORTH That de-
ponds. If It is being capitalized TO I'M
load upon the stock market it is worth
all the water It will float. II II Is being
weighed as a now grant, IL is worth
whatever the promoters have TO put up
to ger it legally issued 10 them by the
proper authorities, II It 10 being as
sessed fer taxation by a subservient
assessment board, il is not worth a
dollar, or at most a mere nominal
hgure.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
Touching Envy's Tender Spot.
Chicago Chronicle.

It is a curious and not encouraging cir
cumstance tina an otherwise Unconditional
scientist Of the Dsrwinian school can in
stantly be stirred up to vituperative fury
by limiting the there is a possibility Of the
existence OF a God. Lord Kelvin is the
latest victim to draw down upon his de-
voted head the anathemas OF these chill
dren OF cold reason, who probably deny
Omnipotence because to admit II would be
an admission of their own secondary posi-
ton in the universe.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
Ignorance aud PesHimism.

The railroads are paying higher prices for
n material han they have paid IN
many a year, but 1t should be kept con-
stantly in mind that their gross earnings
amazing figures month after month.
Men who take gloomy views with regard
to the present or future prosperity Of this
republic are I'll informed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

The railroads Of Nebraska can we'll
afford to pay out large sums to main,
tain expensive tax bureaus and promote
a paid publicity bureau II for every
dollar it spends in this way it saves
ten in evaded taxes put upon the shout
ders Of the other property owners.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Among other things embraced in the
new amendment to the Colorado state
constitution is a provision by which
i've school districts previously main
tanned within the boundaries OF the city
Of Denver are TO be consolidated into
one district. There is no good reason
why the public schools OF Omaha and
South Omaha could not be administered
under one superintendent and a single
management.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

When Russia starts in to expel the
foreign newspaper correspondents we
may assume that conditions there are so
bad that the Russian government can
not afford to have them advertised to
the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Lots of men are out of work, but the
Idle mechanics of these days present a
decidedly different appearance from
chose who were seeking employment in
vain In the dark era before the Nc,
Kinley regime. There is a distinction
between enforced idleness because
there is no work to do and voluntary
idleness because the wages and terms
offered do not suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

The railroad traffic agents keep on
turning the screws tighter and tighter
on the small shippers. The latest
change in classification which is TO go
into effect tomorrow makes $4,000
pounds the minimum carload OF any
commodity instead of 10000 pounds,
which has been the standard for ship
mant at carload rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
e York Press

Let us call a halt on the range growers.
Are they breeding and p~ropagating for rind7
Oranges now in the market have rinds
three-eights OF an inch thick. On the fruit
stands they are beautiful to look at-big,
fat, solid. luscious. When you get them
and start to eat one you md inside
a miserable little kernel of edible pulp.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

According to William Jennings Bryan,
the Kansas City platform will survive
the democratic party. According TO
Grover Cleveland, the Kansas City plat
form sounded the death knell Of the
democratic party. For once Bryan and
Cleveland are agreed.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Now IL we only had a spring music
festival, made up of a series of out
door band concerts, how handy this
vile brand of weather would have
come In.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

The substantial foundation on which
the nation rests is proved again by the
fact that for the last year the output
Of cement in the United States aggre-
gated 26,437,S 800 barrels.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Having two members in President
Roosevelt's cabinet, Iowa comes in for
two visits Of the presidential party,
catching 1t coming and going.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Some bright syndicate promoters
might make a stake in getting exclusive
1atboat privileges in these flooded
western towns.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

for the government to join in such pro-
test. II IL not to be doubted that all
who can consider the matter without
prejudice will concur with Mr.. Cleve-
land, remembering that in this free and
enlightened land there have been most
grievous sins against humanity and
civilization.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
sorrows of the Rich.
Chicago RAcord-Herald.

Young Willie X. Vanderbilt wept when
his automobile broke down the other day
and he had to drop out of a race. Yet some
people think being rich is Just fun.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
Lonr-FeIt want.

~ LVUFS VDNDVIIVNFu
The attorney general OF the United States
is about to move against the anthracite
coal trust, and the coke combine should
receives similar attention from the govern
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

For some peculiar reason King Ak
Sar-Ben evinces no disposition as yet to
change his name to King Midas.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

1t appears that the courts entertain no
compunctions about recognizing the
labor unions in restraining orders and
injunction writs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Please note that the Hon. Reed Smoot
occupied a front seat in the Salt Lake
demonstration.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31


A compilation Of defalcations and EN-
bezzlements In the United States, as
tabulated in one Of the publications is
sued in the interest of the guaranty
bond companies, shows that the total
amount of money Incorporated dur
ing the month of March footed up some
thing over half a million dollars, or TO
be more exact, $534,9O3. Nearly half of
this huge sum was taken from banks
and less than $4,000 from funds be-
longing to federal. state and municipal
governments. The ~disproportion IL
probably really greater, because the
embezzlements Of public officers and
public employees are practically all re-
ported, while the populations in private
institutions are frequently covered up,
ven If not compounded. This would
indicate that the men who go wrong in
a fduciary way are not all recorded
among the politicians.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

What kind of rake do you prefer. Miss
Kittish?' asked Mr.. Fosdick, as he handed
the tray. which held quite a variety.
wedding cake" she replied, demurely.-
Detroit Free Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31

Luckily no one has yet dared perpe-
trate that last summers joke, Its cool
In Colorado"