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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-06-20

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

ton the vast revenues gathered from
willing people are applied to the public
service TO make the same efficient,
avoiding parsimony on the one hand and
extravaganza on the other" Always OPP
posed TO extravaganza in public expendi-
lures, Speaker Cannon can be relied
upon to exert his influence in the pres
ent congress to keep down expenses
without impairing the efficiency Of the
public service.
The question of revenue. therefore. is
not likely TO engage the attention of the
fifty-ninth congress. 1t is probable that
the minority party will endeavor to
raise the question and will propose tariff
reductions as a means of increasing the
governments receipts. There are intima-
tons to this effect. II can be very con-
fidently predicted, however, that such eff
fort will receive no consideration from
the republicans. at would be bold
man. or party" said Speaker Cannon,
''that would do anything by legislation
or threat thereof that would tend to de-
stroy or check the progress of the people
in the universal and successful achieve
ment in all branches of industry in the
country" This reflects the sentiment
among republicans generally, so that it
is safe to say there will be no revenue
legislation by the present congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
THE BANKRUPTCY Law

There is to be another effort in con
gress to secure the repeal of the bank
ruptcy law and it will perhaps be
pressed somewhat more earnestly than
hitherto. The influences which are fight
ing the law have been pretty active
since the close Of the last congress and
II is not unlikely that II will be shown
that they have gained some strength
and will be able to present better rea-
sons than heretofore in support of their
demand for repeal. 1t is noted that the
legal fraternity is to a large extent in
clined TO support repeal, due to the fact
that the national law has diminished
largely the official fees and legal ex-
Penses that ate into the estates of debt
ors, as we'll as reducing the general ex-
penses of the settlement of such estates
as were under assignment. It is further
suggested that the proposition of repeal
has secured the support of certain inter
ests i'm various parts 'ofsthe country,
such as local bankers, as had it in their
power to become preferred creditors.
1t seems improbable that such mani
testify selfish interests can have any in
fiuence with congress, especially in view
of the fact that repeal is not being
urged by the substantial business inter-
ests or that class of merchants who
want fair and just dealing between
debtor and creditor. Such merchants not
only do not favor repeal of the law, but
feel that to revert to the conditions pre-
ceding the enactment of the law would
he most hurtful, since the effect would
undoubtedly be to impair confidence in
the credit system of the country and
check It's extension. 1t Is not claimed
by the supporters of the bankruptcy law
that 1t is without defects, but they do
assert that on the whole It has worked
well and for this there Is ample warrant.
Such defects as experience has shown to
exist can easily be remedied. The bank
ruptcy law was enacted in response to a
practically unanimous demand of the
business interests of the country and
there is no evidence that these interests
are dissatisfied with IT.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
CANNnN ON R1rE REFoRM

There will be no more potent influence
In congress i'm behalf of the presidents
policy Of railway rate regulation than
Speaker Cannon. There had been some
doubt in regard to his position on this
paramount question. but this is removed
by what he said i'm his speech to the
republican caucus which renominated
him. THE consensus Of opinion among
the people," said Mr.. Cannon, "is that
congress has The power by amendment
to the law TO provide better remedies
for real abuses existing, so that the pro-
Queer and consumer can find n more
speedy and less expensive remedy than
we now have. In this opinion for one
concur. The burden is upon congress,
and our party, having power, is pri-
merily responsible" He urged that leg
islation should be just alike to the cor
poration and to the people, saying that
1--WE cannot Cypress one by foolish or
unjust legislation without in the end
bringing disaster upon ALL
lnlS IL enJlTely III accord WllH Ine
view of President Roosevelt, who has
repeatedly said that there is no desire or
disposition to do any injustice to the rail
roads, the purpose being simply to re-
quire them to deal fairly and justly to-
ward the public and to comply honestly
and faithfully with the laws. There will
be no dissent from the opinion eX-
pressed by Speaker Cannon that Oppres-
sion of the corporations by unjust legis-
lation would in the end bring disaster
upon all Except a class of political
demagogues, whose aims are distinctly
revolutionary, no one wishes to Cypress
the corporations or to deal unjustly with
them. But the corporations, on the other
hand, cannot be allowed to deal unfairly
and oppressively with the public and 1t
is because they have persisted in doing
so that there is demand for their regu-
lation and supervision by the govern
ment The prospect is most favorable
for the success of this demand and
Speaker Cannon will exert large influ-
ence in bringing this about.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
The Turbine Revolution.

FnlIaUeIpnla IeuBtI.
1t is remarkable that within little more
than four years of its commercial
Introduction so revolutionary a type of
engine should be adopted so largely that
the present horsepower, built and building,
now amounts to about 100000, The fact
which accounts for the willingness Of en-
gineers and investors to experiment in so
costly a direction is that the old type of
marine engine had about reached the limit
of it's economical development, and If the
modern demand for increased speed and
power was to be attained research in other
lines became imperative. Thus far the de-
velopment of the marine turbine has been
confined almost solely 10 England but the
results of the work there will without
doubt stimulate active interest in the prob
lem in this country and in Europe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
THE TREASURY SITUATION

1t is not probable that there will be
any revenue legislation at the present
session of congress. If there shall be
curtailment of expenditures, as is now
promised. there will be no necessity for
making provision for more revenue. The
November returns We're very satisfac-
tory. The close of that month found the
deficit for the current fiscal year stand
ing at less than half that which existed
at the end of the corresponding month a
year ago. This improvement in the sit
uation is due to continued heavy Gus
toms receipts, often running more than
a million dollars a day for days at a
time. 1t is also shown that internal
revenue, under the influence OF the
greatly increased consumption OF to-
baccO and liquors due to abundant pros
perity has taken very high level. EN-
penditures have been heavy. though
slightly under those of last year, but
there has been very distinct margin
for the improvement Of deficit condi-
tons.
1t is now thought by treasury officials
that the deficit for the whole fiscal year
will not much exceed S12.OOO,OOO and
may be less. or course there is to be
considered the necessity of making
prompt provision for meeting Panama
canal obligations, which require $16,-
OO0.OOO, but II there is the necessary leg
islatiOn for issuing canal bonds the ap-
preparation asked for Immediately could
be covered back into the treasury and
thus would not make an addition to the
deficit II is said to be the view of Sec
rotary Taft that this will be done
Economy seems TO be the watchwOrd
in congress and very general pairing
down Of expenses is to be expected. In
his speech TO the republican caucus
which nominated him Speaker Cannon
said: Clothed with fun power. it is our
duty to see to it that by wise appropria-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
Personal NOTES.

John r. McLean's Washington Post asks:
us the democracy a hobo?"
A Mrs. Gail predicts the early destruction
Of Chicago, but she has done this sort OF
blowing before.
II the first dose is a sample OF what is
coming Medicine Hat must have a fine
stock of winter goods on hand
Senator Patterson of Colorado has been
fined 1900 for contempt Of court. but the
quality of his contempt made it worth the
price.
James n. Hill, a son OF James j. Hill.
president Of the Great Northern railway,
will, 1t is reported become president OF
the Northern Pacific, and George T. slade,
son-in-law of Mr.. Hill, general superin-
tendent Of the same road, on January !.
Prof. f. de Martens, who formerly held
the chair Of international law in the Uni
versity Of ST. Petersburg and who was a
member of the Russian peace commission,
has been invited to deliver a course OF
twenty lectures at Columbia university.
New York City.
Sylvester Lamb. recently elected TO the
Ohio state senate from Toledo as an indie
pendent, is the envy OF the entire legisla-
ture. The senate is composed OF demo-
Gratis and republicans in equal numbers
and Mr. Lamb, holding the deciding vote.
can get anything he wants.
william Waldorf Aston is soon to erect
a model apartment house in Broadway.
New York. near Central park. II will be
the biggest thing Of It's kind anywhere on
earth. but II will not be the tallest VIII
liam Waldorf. unlike his cousin. John
Jacob, does not believe in tall buildings
for residential purposes. The new building
will cover almost a city block. but will be
only twelve stories high
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

According to certain railway maya
zines, the railroads are willing TO sup
port part of the presidents rate pro
gram provided he will have questions
referred to a board composed of men
having had previous experience in rail
road offices, but experience proves that
the experience of the average man in a
railroad Office does not necessarily fit
him for unprecedented decisions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Chief Of Police Donahue appears to be
very reluctant to recommend the perma-
nent closing of saloons in the prescribed
district. The chief insists that these re-
sorts serve as mouse traps for predatory
criminals, who can more readily he
trapped in their regular trysting places
than if allowed to roam about town.
But why should the police board license
vicious and lawless resorts i'm order to
provide the police with mouse traps?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
SMILES.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press
He preached the smilin' doctrine,
Lowed a smile would cure all ills
An said a laughin' Teller
Cud allus meet his bills.
Never met him tibet he didn't
Cry out, Cheer up, Bill, an smile;
Life amt such dreary burden.
Something's surely wuth the while"
Said smile wuz real. an trouble
Didn't hev no place in life;
An recommended smilin'
To appease an angry wife;
Said there wern't no use in swearin'
Said the hull world would be gay
II a man would jes' Imagine ~
Thet the sun shone every day.
He preached the smilin' doctrine,
Thet wuz all he had to do:
An I've noticed tibet it's easy,
From the proper point of view;
But one day this laughin' preacher
Stubbed his toe real hard. an then
He forgot his laughin' preachin',
Joined the ranks of swearin' men.
oh, the preachin' part is easy,
But the praoticin is tough;
And when you're likely to be called,
Don't try to work a blum.
If you're teachin' smilin lessons
Which are worthy lessons, too
When trouble hits your wagon,
Folks will want smile from you.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Members of the county board who
agree with The Bee that the county pris-
oner feed graft is an outrageous imposi-
ton upon the taxpayers should not stand
upon the order of their moving. but
move at once. The taxpayers of Doug
las county do not care which of the COM
missioners gets the credit for doing the
right thing Mt the right tiRae. provided
the right thing is done at the right time.
And the right tiae is right NOW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
FRIENDS FOR THE MOMENT.
New Born Zeal of Corporations for
"RiEhts of Labor"

san ffdutlsCO 1HibHlSlt
The railroads are giving q wide circula-
ton TO the statement submitted TO Presi-
dent Roosevelt by the delegation OF railway
employees who visited him for the purpose
of urging that no course be taken in deal
ing with the corporations which would
compel them to reduce the wages of labor.
The railroads would not be so swift to cir
culate a protest OF their employees against
the retention I'm service of cars not equipped
with the automatic coupler. Whenever the
transportation companies seek TO pose as
the particular friends Of labor they ought
to be reminded of their long resistance to
the legislation designed to save railroad
employees from being needlessly' manned
and slaughtered The interests which
fought the automatic coupler are pretty
certain to not be governed by sentimental
considerations in dealing with their en-
ployes. and If the latter fancy that they
are putting them under an obligation by
helping them oppose the presidents plans
they had better get rid Of the Authorization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

The World Herald's game of black
mail upon liquor dealers goes merrily
on. Those liquor dealers who are COM
ing down to its demand for a $40 con-
tribution are doing so not because they
have to advertise i'm that sheet but be-
cause they are afraid not to do so for
fear of mourning it's editorial hostility.
Liquor dealers and druggists who want
merely to comply with the law are ad-
vertising their notices in The Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

been computed at S1O,62s 4Ss.62. Under
the old license fee system Of taxation
that prevailed in Wisconsin up to last
year the state was entitled to per cent
Of the gross earnings Of every railroad.
Manifestly Governor LaFollette does
not propose to exchange the governors
chair for "A cushioned seat in the senate
until he has carried out his original pro-
gram of railway regulation and taxa
tinn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Great Britain proposes to increase its
navy by four armOred ships and at the
same time reduce its naval appropria-
ton $T,50O,Oo0. British naval boards
must have heretofore included some in
cipient life insurance managers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

The main object OF Governor LaFol-
lette's call for a special session Of the
Wisconsin legislature is said TO be to
recover 100000 OF taxes evaded
by the railroads through rebates
TO favored shippers, which rebates were
omitted from their regular annual re-
ports of gross earnings. The total
amount Of rebates and unrepOrted gross
earnings Of the Wisconsin railroads has
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
Early BIRD GETS the pick.
SnrinRhold Republican.

The organized and most praiseworthy at
tempt that is .beisTg made to persuade people
to do their Christmas shopping early, and
so mitigate the nerve-wearing crush during
the days before the holiday, appears to be
making real Roadway. Such forehanded-
ness is in the interest of the buyers as well
as the clerks who handle the goods. 1t
conduces to the peace and comfort of the
household quite as much as the shops
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
Rnsis OF statesmanship.
Washington Post

1t is announced with some show of au-
thority that Serene f. Payne of New York
will not be the floor leader of the house
this session. We sincerely hope that no ac-
ton will be taken which will deprive Mr..
Payne Of his time-honored privilege of per-
conducting the motion that this
house do now adjourn" The loss OF that
right would be blow to Mr.. Payne and a
severe disappointment to the spectators.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

The majority of the members of the
county board appear to be in favor of
putting an end TO and looping of the
county jail graft but it seems to be too
much a question Of etiquette as to who
shall move first.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

1t is hardly probable that anyone Sc
cured an advance report of the cotton
crop bulletin for November, as the gov
eminent was not able to issue it on time,
but action at New York would indicate
that a number of spectators were doing
some active guessing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Now that the first day of the sFk-day
bicycle race in New York has resulted
in serious injury to one of the partici-
pants those who were not satiated with
the foot ball games know where to look
for amusement"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman may
become premier of Great Britain until
after the next general election. Sir
Henry has an opportunity to appreciate
the position of Rosebery during the lat
ter days of Gladstone's life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

A live stock show for Omaha would be
a very desirable acquisition, just as has
heen the horse show and will be the
flower show. To take care of the peo-
pie attracted by these shows, however.
Omaha needs at least one new firstclass
tirRprOof hotel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Since the subject has been brought
mp, Postmaster General Cortelyou may
insist upon going before the New York
insurance committee. The easiest way
to stop sensation is to make public all
the facts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Lieutenant Governor McGilton gives
SOME cinchlng reasons for an extra SEES
SION OF the legislature TO submit con
stitutional amendments Mr.. McGn-
tons answer to those who pretend to
fear that such an extra session would
he fruitless of results leaves them moth
ing further to say.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Current Events Cleaned from the
Army and Navy Register.

Current Events Cleaned from the
Army and Navy Register.
The army is to have three new balloons,
under authority granted by Secretary Taft,
upon the recommendation OF the chief Sig
nal officer of the service The balloons
are of the new type made in France,
and represent the latest and most efficient
of such aerial vehicles. Hitherto the
military balloon has been a most expensive
equipment, on account Of its covering,
which in some cases was Of gold -beaters'
cloth. Now, with the latest Improvement
made in that direction the covering will
be of new weave of silk with leaf made
Of aluminium, feature which contributes
to the durability as well as the lightness
in weight and cheapness in cost Of the bal
loon. 1t has the additional advantage OF
protecting the contents of the bag, the
covering being impervious to the passage
Of the gas. The new balloons will be or
dered at once and shipped to Omaha, the
location of the new signal corps and to Ben
icia, Cal, where some OF the experiments
with military ballooning will be conducted.
II is proposed to carry out a thorough plan
of observation with the balloon, and this
will be possible beyond anything of the
sort hitherto attempted by reason of the
acquisition of the new balloons and the
adoption Of new system of manufacture
ing hydrogen and storing it for transporta-
ton. An important step was recently
taken by the army signal Office in this lat
ter respect and 1t will not be long before
the balloon trains OF the corps are hard
at work along very practical lines. OF
course. 1t may not be possible to do as
much as some of the foreign armies ac-
complish with military balloons because
some of the European establishments pos |
sess well nigh unlimited means for carry |
ing on experiments af all sorts and this Is !
out of the question in this country. Con- |
gress has always been discreet, to say the |
least in making appropriations for balloon |
work and during the coming season is not |
likely to show greater liberalty. At the |
same time, every effort will be made to |
keen up with the times and demonstra-
ton TO that effect is made in the adoption |
of the process of making hydrogen and in
purchasing the latest type of balloon for |
purposes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Now that congress is in session Sen
ator, Fulton of Oregon can see how it
feels for one man to bear the entire
weight OF political and legislative inter
ests of an entire state on his shoulders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Grand jury Investigations are becom-
ing the order of the day in nearly every
section of the country and it would not
be out OF order to convene a grand jury
here in Douglas county just to keep up
with the procession.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

The most powerful money
king in all this world, working
for himself, has not the power
of a handful Of weak, ignorant
and despairing men, when
they begin to work for each
other.
What man has built up,
47,ooo stores, with a capital,
of $I4o,ooo,oo without in
jury to his fellow-men?
This is the poorest half Of
the news in Russell's Soldiers
of the Common Good" in,
Everybody's for Christmas.
EveybOdys Magazine IS cents
$3.50 year
hsSszins IN towns where there are AS dSsISrS-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

With federal inspection Of oyster
boats the price of the blvalve may be
higher il the effect Of government in
vestigation holds true Of fish as well as
flesh,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

The decision of Judge Philips at Kan
sas City comes just in time to emphasize
Attorney General Moody's remark that
it is difficult under present laws to stop
discrimination by railroads.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
LIGHT AND BRIGHT.


The Blanks are very proud of their an
cestors"
They ought to be. They're the only
members OF the family that ever amounted
to anything. Detroit Free Press.
How do you know that that couple is
married?"
They ride on my car every day."
"Oh, then you are acquainted with them?"
No; but she always pays the car fare
Houston Post
"A reformer has many dihiculties to
face"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum "As
soon as the public discovers a reformer II
makes so much of him that his personal
vanity is in danger Of being developed until
Il destroys his usefulness. "-Washingto
Star
Judge Goodliven just went down the
street; thought you said he was attending
a big banquet to him this evening""
Not at all. l saw him coming out OF
Del's and l merely remarked there was u
big dinner in his Honor this evening"
Philadelphia Ledger
Where is our guide?"
"Over In the bunkhouse drunk. Why?"
81 wanted to make sure. I'm Just going
to fire a a deer. Courier Jour
nal.
Mr. DeBrush-what is there about my
portrait of you that you don't like madam?
Mrs. Dobbdon--I don't like the coloring I'm
the face. 1t doesn't look natural
Mr. DeBrush-I didn't try TO make II look
natural. You said you wanted IL true to
life.-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

Real estate values in Omaha are not
yet soaring but their gradual and steady
rise is indicated by the record of trans
fers,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOTnriIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. II II better than
n daily letter from home. Adj
dress will be changed as often ns
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

No wonder that the powers of Europe
fear TO involve Turkey in war since an
American is IN active command of the
sultan's fleet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

People who want 10 read the presi-
dents message in comprehensive yet
convenient reference form will look to
The Bee for it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

The, extent OF the land frauds in
Oregon is not Known, Neither Is the
extent of the land frauds in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-05

The home rule" issue in Great Brit
ain seems to please the opponents of the
Idea better than its friends this year.