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The Washington times., 1905-08-27
Gives Birthday Party.

A party was given by Mr.. and Mrs. ].
w. Baker Friday evening at their home,
sl2 Eleventh street southeast IN honor
Of the fifteenth birthday OF Russell Ba-
ker. A number Of musical selections
were given by several of the young
guests. Among those who attended were
the Misses George Combs, Carrie Cole
man, Mary Hinwood, Blanche Brown.
Mamie Laughlin, Naomi Lowe, Emma
Spieden. Mary Spieden. Rhea Norbeck.
Bessie Baker, Maggie Sweeney, Jessie
King. Bernice Hinwood. Mr. and Mrs.
j. z. Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. wightman.
Mrs Spieden. and George Watts. Henry
kahlert Edward Thornton, Harry
Mohler. Monta Bell, Joseph Hinwood,
Walter Marlowe. Rodney Hinwood.
George August. Russell Baker
James r. Ellerson has transferred
lots III to 120, square 1048. Fourteenth
street southeast. between and K
streets, to Sanford Eddie
Miss Florrie L. Sullivan, Of Capitol
Hill, has returned from Los Angeles.
Cal, where she spent three months.
The Washington times., 1905-08-27

had been set and here euchre was in
dulged In Frank B. Snow and Miss
Bessie L. ..ich Underwood took the gen.
tleman's and lady's prize. respectively.
while on the other side a game of GRO
quet was in progress for those who
Cid rot play cards. In the game of
croquet. Irvinge King took the gentle
mans prize, and Miss Ruby Bates the
lady's prize.
The Washington times., 1905-08-27

engine house, on North Carolina avenue.
Is awar on few days leave
William S. Wheatley, of the navy
yard. has moved from 72S Twelfth street
Ia 40 b street northeast
Frederick w Parker has transferred
the property, lot 56, square IS, to David
Parker
The Washington times., 1905-08-27

them are Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Glennon,
Walter Gray. and Georgia Gray
Milton n. Coffett has left for visit
to his home at Lantz Mills. Shenandoah
valley Va
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
TIE GREGG en- FRlNCgIsE.

elimination and recrlmination be-
tween members OF the city council over
the departure of Mr.. Gregg, who sought
to procure a franchise for supplying
Omaha with dollar" gas, is of COM
paratively small moment to this COM
munity. On broad gauge principles it
is the duty of the mayor and council to
submit to the citizens for their approval
or rejection any proposition that would
materially cheaper the cost of public
utilities, provided II is coupled with
guarantees that will safeguard the city
that would nullify the benefits to be de-
rived, and providing. also, that the par
ties who seek the franchise are willing
to deposit a sufficient amount to cover
the cost of the election.
There are features in the proposed
new gas franchise ordinance, however,
that would justify the mayor and coun-
ell in insisting on it's radical modifica-
ton before the proposition is submitted.
The gas franchise ordinance which the
council has been asked to submit for
ratification to the people confers upon
Frank NJ. Gregg and his successors and
assigns the right to construct, main
tain and operate gas works in the city
of Omaha and to sell and supply gas
In said city for a period OF forty-three
years from the date Of the ordinance
and the price of gas for the entire
period Is fixed at 81 per 1000 cubic
feet for consumers and 80 cents for pub
lie buildings.
We doubt whether there are a dozen
fairly Informed people in Omaha who
could be induced to vote a gas fran
chise for forty-three years to anybody.
When the franchise was voted to the
Omaha Gas company twelve years ago
the council attempted 10 make the life
OF the franchise hfty years, but this
attempt was met with strenuous popular
opposition and was frustrated by an
appeal to the courts, and the time was
cut from fifty to twenty-five years.
II has been suggested that the Gregg
ordinance was simply a scheme to ex-
tend the franchise OF the Omaha Gas
company thirty years beyond its ex-
piration. Whether the suspicion is well
grounded. pr not. we feel sure the
present conn any would cheerfully &c
eept a thirty-year extension Of It's fran
chise on the Anne terms. Dollar gas
fifteen years henNe may be 80 cents too
high. and while thS proposed ordinance
reserves the right tO the city to buy the
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
Personal NOTES.

cynical preacher in Kansas refuses TO
accept wedding fees. giving as his reason
that he does not think 1t right to profit
by the mistakes OF others.
A memorial tablet to Jeanne dare is TO
be placed in the dungeon which is said to
have been the prison of that fair captive
In the tower of the Chateau d'Eu.
Arkansas lynchers who hanged the wrong
man admit freely that the Joke is on them.
When the king OF Slam has on his full
regalia he is supposed to represent an out
lay Of more than 100000.
Acting Secretary oliver has ordered the
establishment of post schools for the in
struction of children of officers, enlisted
men and civil employees at posts where
there are now no school facilities near.
Six young Cinnamon are among the pupils
of the New Bedford (Mass.) textile school,
having been sent to this country TO learn
all about the making of cotton fabrics.
The purpose in this procedure Is to ex-
pedite China's Industrial development.
question familiar to this country-what to
do with ex-presidents. NJ Loubet, whose
term will soon expire, is determined not to
stand for reelection. Hope was expressed
TO him that he would not leave political
Ike.
The wonderful mansion built by Senator
Clark of Montana in Fifth avenue. New
York. is nearing completion. The total cost
will be about 100000. It is not so large
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

plant on the three-appraiser plan, its
experience with the water works APP
praisement does not warrant the belief
that the municipal gas plant could be
acquired on very short notice.
The section Of the Gregg ordinance
also that exempts from paying any roy
atty on gas sold for the first five years
would likewise be decidedly objection
able. It goes without saying that the
new gas company would reduce more
or less the output Of the present gas
company and correspondingly reduce
the royalty to which Omaha is entitled.
other features Of the Gregg ordinance
would call for amendment before the
proposition is finally submitted to the
voters.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

with him. How Mr.. Marsh has man
aged to figure out that the Union Pa
cifc or any other railroad in Nebraska
was overvalued in the assessment OF
1904 in the face OF the market value
and earnings passes comprehension.
The appearance OF Mr.. Marsh against
the state ana in favor Of the railroads
who are trying to evade their just pro
portion of the burdens Of taxation is a
striking commentary of the pernicious
influence exerted by political railway
domination.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

The local organ of the demo-pops con-
tinues to reiterate its belief in direct
primary system with the purpose Of
creating the impression that direct pri-
maries are part Of the demo-pop creed.
The fact is, however, that direct pri-
maries have been frequently held in
Nebraska by republican organizations
in this and other districts, but no direct
primary nomination was ever given a
democratic candidate except under com
pulsion of the newly enacted Dodge
law. Actions speak louder than words.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
ADDED ASSURANCE OF PEACE.

The terms Of the new treaty OF al
lance between Great Britain and japan
give added assurance that peace in the
far east will be maintained at least
during the life of the treaty. The gen
eral scope of this agreement had been
ton of the text, but there are one or
two features which were not before
made clear. For instance, there is an
unqualified declaration that the COM
mon interests OF all the powers in China
shall be preserved by insuring the indie
pendence and integrity of the Chinese
empire and the principle of equal OPP
portunities for the commerce and in
dustry of all nations in China" This
very important stipulation should re-
move all doubt as to the intention of
Japan in regard to the open door for
trade. Those who have urged that 1t
would be the policy Of japan to If pos
sible shut out other nations from the
Manchurian market will see in this
clause of the alliance how entirely mis-
taken they have been. Again in regard
to Corea 1t is stipulated that no meas
ures which Japan may adopt for the
guidance and control Of that country
shall be contrary to the principle of
equal opportunities for the commerce
and industry of all nations"
Thus the treaty fully recognizes the
principle for which the United States
has contended and establishes 1t upon
a firm and enduring basis, for the pow
erful influences now supporting it are
not likely ever to be less. So far as
China is concerned, she should most
heartily welcome this treaty, which in
sures her territorial integrity and will
enable her to enter, without restraint or
obstruction, upon a new era Of progress.
Great Britain obtains through the al
lance security for Der Indian posses
sions and Japan is assured of an indef-
mite period Of peace in which to de-
vote her energies wholly to the work
of Industrial and commercial expansion.
1t is an agreement of the greatest i'm
portance to the two nations and Of uni
versal interest, in which the United
States has a very large share.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
ROosUVELTs CONFERENCE.

Although the car has taken the first
formal step for a second peace con-
ference, having a few days ago in
structed the diplomatic representatives
of the Russian government to invite
the various governments to send dele
gates to another conference, with par
ticular reference to settling certain in
ternational questions arising out Of the
far eastern war, the real credit for the
movement belongs to President RoOse-
Welt. II was he who took the initiative
when In December last he caused n cir
cular note to be sent to the powers sig
natory to The Hague convention calling
attention to the need of another peace
congress TO determine certain questions
requiring TO be settled. Some of these
questions were pointed out in the cir
cular.
The note met with a generally ia
vorable response. but the war being then
in progress 1t was not deemed an au-
spicious time TO convene a conference
and so the matter was left in allegiance
until the war should be ended and the
belllgerent powers could participate.
The action on the part of the president
of the United States, however. made
certain the holding Of another confer
ence, so that what has now Geen done
by the car is in fact simply following
out the proposition OF Mr.. Roosevelt,
All the credit for the first Hague con-
ference belongs to Nicholas II. but the
second conference will be OF American
origin rather than Russian and the
credit for calling it rightly belongs to
our chief executive.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
LET SOMETHING GOOD BE SAID.

James Whitcomb Riley in the Reader
When over the fair fame of friend or foe
The shadow Of disgrace shall fall, instead
OF words OF blame, or proof If thus and so,
Let something good be said.
Forget not that NO fellow being yet
May fall so low but love may lift his head
Even the cheek Of shame with tears is
wet.
II something good be said.
No generous heart may vainly turn aside
In ways OF sympathy; no soul so dead
But may awaken strong and glorihed,
II something good be said.
And so I charge ye. by the thorny crown.
And by the cross on which the Saviour
bled,
And by your own souls hope OF fair re-
nown,
Let something good be said.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
BRIGHT AND BREEZY.

Don't be Harmed bout me, m dear
said Luschmani doctor says I'm in the
"Nonsensel" retorted his wife, that doc
tor should have looked at your tongue, not
your nose. "-Phiiadephia Press.
1--WE mighty little use," said Uncle Allen
so busy with his Jaw trying to save the
any time to look after the children while
his wife Is travelling around attending
women's. conventions and mothers CON
Gife-Jiggins must think a good bit of
Spinks-Why so?
Gifne-He gives her an allowances OF $40
spinks-oh, he's foxy. He knows she
could get at least $50 arimony.-Louisville
Courier Journal
I'm taking my riding lessons in strict
why not in public?"
so as to avoid the fierce white light that
beats about the hrone."-Pittsburg Post.
1T doesn't take your father long to brush
mo Mother says his hair reminds her OF
fool and his money.'-Cleveland Leader.
The irritable employer turned to his type
writer with sudden snarl.
why don't you write It just as l say it?"
he demanded.
tarrh," she quietly resronded.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
$50 you still think that every man has
his price?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. And
a lot of the little fellows manage to do
some scandalous overcharging, Washing
ton Star
ITO be quite correct" asked the new re-
porter, would you say Colonel Bluff deliv-
cred an extemporaneous speech at the ban
quet' or delivered a speech extempore? -
ITO be perfectly correct" replied the older
and wiser one, SAY AN alleged extern
poraneous speech philadelphia Catholic
standard
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
Money Was Unnecessary.

The popular tide in favor OF President
Roosevelt was so strong that there can
be now no doubt Of his election II the cor
poratlons had not contributed one dollar
TO the republican campaign fund. He need.
therefore, feel under no obligations to the
for the money which he did
not ask OF them and which they had no
right TO give.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Former Secretary OF State George w
Marsh has volunteered the opinion under
oath before the United States commits
sioner that the Union Pacific railroad
was overvalued by the State Board Of
Assessment in 1904. He points back
ward TO the fact that he made a mo-
tion IN the State Board of Assessment.
which was seconded by former Auditor
Weston. that the assessment be low
cred. but, fortunately for him as well
as for the other members OF the state
board. the motion did not carry, be
cause a majority Of the board disagreed
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

No Nebraska taxpayer will begrudge
paying his share of the bills for rail-
road fare filed by Attorney General
Brown, II he succeeds in making the
railroads come to time in the payment
OF their taxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Typhoons are said to be caused by
the presence OF a stratum OF cool air
over stratum OF hot air. Under these
circumstances IL Is easy to account for
the recent disastrous storm at Manila.
but surprising that II did not sooner
follow the advent OF the congressional
vlsitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

as one or two others in that neighborhood
but is by far the most costly of any Of
them.
II. Foster Balm, one of the best known
practical scientists in the United States
geological survey, has resigned to become
state geologist OF Illinois. He is only 80
years old and. with a single exception, will
draw the largest salary paid TO any state
geologist in the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

It is to be feared some people will
see in Rockefeller's advice to young
men to put their thoughts on the higher
things Of life a desire on his part to
escape that critical study to which he
has recently been subjected.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

An association has been formed to ex-
pertinent with dry" farming in the
semi-arid regionI but congress should
not repeal the irrigation laws until at
least one dividend has been declared on
stock IN the dry farms company.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
Faet and Prophecy.

James ]. Hill. addressing Minnesota
farmers. said There is one way. how
ever. in which you may be helped. and
that Is by lessening the cost OF trans
portation." That's truth. Continuing, he
declared: Railroad rates would decline
more slowly under government control
than II fixed by those who intelligently
managed railroads." That's prophecy. And
there are two kinds OF prophets.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

The National Postmasters' association
in convention can prove OF service to
some OF it's members by discovering a
way 10 make "the most trusted EN-
ploye" show signs OF weakness before
he gets away with the cash.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
An AppeaI 90 Evl Preeedent.
Chicago Chronicle.

In defense OF the Indiana state auditor.
who is charged with improper use OF the
funds intrusted 10 his care. Il is said that
his predecessors have done the same thing.
II is singular how men who are otherwise
logical viii urge this utterly illogical de-
Tense. II its principle were accepted no
criminal could be punished. because a suf-
ncient defense would be 20 show that
somebody else once committed the crime
charged against him.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Admitting his good intentions, is it not
little presumptuous for Colonel Bryan
to orrer advice continually to Mr.. Roose-
welt on the subject Of running the gov
ernment2
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

In insuring the freedom OF trade of
all nations in Corea, Great Britain does
not exhibit much confidence In the as
sertion that British manufacturers can
not keep pace with the rest of the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Republican primaries in Massachu-
sets indicate that reciprocity senti-
ment there could not survive the double
standard idea engrafted upon it by the
Chicago conference.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

The local job printers are knocked
out Of big contract for BALLOT printing
this year by the introduction OF the vot-
ing machines. but they will get even in
their bills for supplying the primary
election ballots.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

The exchange OF eomplimentarIes be.
tween eouncilmen in the council cham.
Der II INDUCED down south would pro.
woke revolver encounters outside q,
the city hall but in Omaha eouncilmen
who call each other liars during the
session extend eourtesies before tha
bar after the session and drink to each
others health.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

The Chinese boycott has signally
failed, but the Chinese merchants may
become sufficiently up-to-date to adopt
a retaliatory taritf and then Uncle Sam
will have to look to his lOurels.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
WHEN OUT OF TowN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
poPaEtly should have The Bee
mailed to them. II IL better than
daily letter from home. Adj
dress viii he changed ~ often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

That reminus us that the popocrats
were responsible for installing DR.. An
drews as chancellor Of the state univer-
sity. Accusing him now of being Gin
spired by mammon" makes 1t look as
IL they were sorry they did it.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
Far-Fetched Popularity.
Washington Post.

That money contributed by the life in
surance companies really belonged to the
policy holders. and the campaign manager
who accepted It probably looked upon 1t
as q popular subscription.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

From present indications the railroads
of the country are to receive most of
their support in their fight against gov
eminent supervision from southern con-
gressmen and senators, who are still
standing for democracy and state rights.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
Drawing the Cork.


The manufacturers of proprietary medi-
cines are squirming over the recent ruling
of the commissioner of internal revenue.
II is calculated 70 expose a great deal of
bad whiskey disguised with a few drugs.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

King Ak-Sar-Ben is almost ready to
make his triumphal entry into Omaha.
Make sure that you are ready to per.
form your part as a loyal subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

1t Is to be hoped the signal corps
VIII sisnalize its advent in Omaha by
marching in the procession of King Ak
Sar-Ben next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
EnnY Money.
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.

st. Louis Globe Democrat
It is estimated that. the Panama canal
will cost the government $1,000, 600 900. The
easiest way to raise the money will be
TO authorize Mr. shonts to start an in
surance company.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

The new Anglo-Japanese treaty dem
onstrates the fact that Russia was for
tunate In starting its war before the
first agreement was amended.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Put 1t down that the people of Omaha
viii refuse to warm up to the political
campaign until after the festival sea
son is over.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Now that the Taft party has returned
bourke Cochran may learn what demo-
Gratis at home think of his conversion at
Manila.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Although 1t has started out rather
lively, Chicago will have to work faster
If 1t Is to equal New York in the matter
OF insurance investigation. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
an.nr of the Easy Boss.

NbW lOIh NUIIIIIIoINIs1I
Senator Plat has to avoid Omaha Well,
that isn't such deprivation II one has
passes over other lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28
sTATEMENT or CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, S.;
George b. Txsohuck. treasurer OF she Bee
publishing Company, peinR Auly sworn:
says that the actual number or Gull and
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of AuRuat lA1h Wa "a folloMa:
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

In the face OF such an adverse majority
and such indifference among their own
sex II is not unreasonable to assume that
the propagandists OF female suffrage who
continue to goad on the cause rely con-
siderably for final success upon the aid
OF the numerous woman's clubs, which,
whatever their declared objects may be,
are apt to pave the way to the reception
of woman suffrage radcalism. have
lately received a letter from a thoroughly
conscientious lady which illustrates the
graduation from membership in a moderate
wornan's club to the most extreme affilia-
lions. While protesting in a delightfully."-
womanly way against my views in regard
to woman's clubs she frankly admitted
the consequences, in her own case, of &C
quiring the club habit. She first Joined
literary club for the mutual improvement
and culture" of Its members, then an art
club. then a civic club, and finally, having
thus been brought within the influence of
certain missionaries in the cause of female
municipal suffrage, she became and con-
tinues to be, an ardent convert to that
doctrine.
do not claim that many instances have
fallen under my observation which so COM
pletely demonstrate how apparently inno-
cent club membership leads to unantici-
pated extremity. 1t is not unusual, how
ever, for women in all stages of such MEM
bership to admit that the formation of the
club habit is one OF its frequent accom-
paniments.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

Less than two years ago a member OF
the house OF representatives from that
state holding his place by virtue OF an APP
parent majority Of the direct votes OF the
men and women OF his district, resigned
his seat for the reason, as he openly de-
clared, that fraudulent votes had been cast
for him in the election. An investigation
OF the case by a congress committee devel-
oped the fact that some OF the most glar-
ing frauds were committed by women.
A New York newspaper in February, 1904
published a summary Of the evidence taken
by the committee. from which II appeared
that one woman. admitting her participa-
ton in these frauds. confessed among other
political sins that she gave directions to
the women who were to do repeating at the
polls and that two other women were as
ISOLATED with her in the manipulation OF
ballots, one of whom arranged 10 have a
night started at the election place, 10 af-
ford opportunity to throw out the watchers
and challengers OF the other party.
The resigning congressman, with a show
OF characteristic masculine gallantry, gave
Il as his opinion that OF the persons impn-
Gated very few were women-"not more
than one IN ten at the outside" II seems
TO me that this statement falls far short
Of mitigating the situation. The most glut-
tonous Suffrage corrupter In the world
ought 20 be a happy scoundrel II he could
''implieate" In bringing about his ends ten
out Of every hundred voters.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-28

We need something better for the i'm
provement of our suffrage. not an addition
Of the bad already existing. Do respect
able and public-spirited women who favor
female suffrage have a vague idea that
all women endowed with the franchise can
be taught to exercise the privilege intelli-
gently and honestly?
Who is to undertake this duty and how?
They may rely upon II that the condition
OF civic fitness In which the suffrage hnds
the great mass of women will grow worse
inafead Of better