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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
TRUST PROSECUTIONS.


The fact that there have been confer
cnces Of late between Attorney General
Moody and United Suites district sttor-
neys summoned to Washington has
ment Of Justice is preparing to institute
proceedings against some of the trusts
which have been under investigation by
the bureau of corporations. AS was
stated i'm the report of Commissioner
Garfield some half a dozen of the big
corporations have been subjected to in
quiries by the bureau. the results of
which will probably be placed in the
hands Of the president Immediately after
the holidays.
1t is said that the department and the
bureau are working in complete har-
mony, so far as the ascertainment of
information is concerned, though differ
ing as to the method of dealing with
offenses. 1t appears to be the theory OF
the Department OF Justice that there
should be prosecution of offenses, while
the theory OF the bureau Of corporations
in dealing with supposed evils is to in
vestigate them with the resulting pub
licity. 1t is pointed out that in case of
an investigation under the authority
conferred in the bureau of corporations,
just as with the authority conferred on
the Interstate Commerce commission,
all compulsory information thus obtained
carries with il an immunity against
prosecution. the effect of which is to
hamper the Department of Justice in Its
choice of instrumentallties for carrying
out its own plan of work. On the other
hand, If the bureau of corporations re-
trains from securing compulsory testi-
mony its Investigations are correspond
lngly hampered 1t is understood that
Mr.. Moody and Mr.. Garfield are trying
to work out in each individual case a
harmonious plan of action which will
accomplish the best net results. 1t is
further stated that in some cases which
will soon come before the supreme court
the Department of Justice will challenge
the right of corporations to immunity,
on the ground that corporation is not
person within those sections of the
constitution which protect person from
characterization.
The indications are certainly strong
that the administration intends to pros.
ecute any corporation that is found to
have violated the antitrust law and to
push such prosecution with all possible
vlgor. There is every reason to believe
that it is the fixed purpose to enforce
the law and that in doing this there viii
be no favorS shown. IT would seem
that the men who control corporations
engaged in interstate commerce should
now understand that they are not to be
permitted to defy and violate the law
with impunity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
BETTER INSPECTION NEEDED.

1t Is stated that the bank troubles in
Chicago have created furry of interest
among congressman in the question OF
bank inspection and examination. Ii
will be well If this interest shall prove
sufficiently strong to induce congress
men to give attention to the recommen-
dations of the comptroller of the cur
rency as to what is necessary in order
TO secure better inspection and eXamina-
ton of national banks. Those recon-
mendations are not new. having been re-
peatedly urged upon congressional atten-
ton and always disregarded. Perhaps
action by congress, but experience
hardly warrants belief that it will.
The comptroller of the currency has
been subjected to some criticism in con-
nection with the trouble of the Chicago
National bank. He was long familiar
with the fact, according to his own
statement, that the law was being VIC
| lated and he neglected to take proper
action to put an end to this. He ac-
| cepted promises that the violation of
the law would not be repeated, but the
facts show that it was. 1t was not in
this case, therefore, inadequate inspec-
ton and examination, but failure on
the part of the comptroller to exercise
the authority which the law gives him.
| AS one critic OF the course of the comp.
troller remarks, how often may a bank
be ordered to call in its hazardous or
questionable loans, promise TO do so and
then regularly violate the promise? May
II do this once or twice or twenty times
with impunity? While It must be adj
mitted that there is need OF improve
ment in bank inspection and examina
/ ton. reform will not be wholly effective
unless the comptroler's office insists un
der all circumstances upon a strict com
pllance with the law. showing no leni
ency to any violator OF the law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
SHOULD BE BLACKLIsTED.
seattle Newspaper Men Accused of
Grave Crime.
Portland Telegram.


II is a regrettable story of Matchmaking
by newspaper men that comes from Seattle
Two or three disrcputable reporters have
become addicted to the habit of suppress
ing news stories where the facts reflected
upon the conduct or character OF people
who could afford to pay for their suppress
sion. As soon specific offenses were
brought to the attention OF the papers on
which these men were employed they were
dismissed from service.
Although, to the credit of the newspaper
fraternity, the need has not been often
manifest that fraternity deserves protec-
ton from men of this ilk. A blacklist that
would effectually prevent their securing
employment would meet the requirements
of the case, and would afford a punishment
no more severe than merited Newspaper
men generally enjoy an enviable reputation
in their professional dealings with the
public. In innumerable instances they COM
mand unbounded confidence, and the record
of betrayals Is among the rarest of happen
ings. 1t is indeed a pity that such a reputa-
ton should be even remotely smirched by
such half-1edged blacklegs as this Seattle
bunch. 1t is evidently the determination
of the Seattle papers to get rid of the dirty
lot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
MORE KINDS OF GRAFT.
Various brands of the Article I'm
Common Use.
Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Cosmopolitan Magazine.
There are policemen and lawyers who
pal in. Some lawyers will give copper
his bit If he'll steer for them, and send
them suits against railroads and the like
for killing people or breaking their legs and
arms. Then there are lawyers-mostly the
sort that infest the police magistrates
courts, and are as common as blackberries
on the East side-who have an underground
partnership with certain of the police.
Here's the way they graft. The lawyer
has clients who are thieves or worse Nat
urally he keeps a friendly eye on their
financial condition. one of them gets $500
to the good. The lawyer knows, and he
gives the office" to his partner, the po-
liceman, to collar the client. The pinch"
comes of; the copper runs in the rich
thief. and he and the lawyer shake him
down between them. When they've taken
all his money they turn him loose to get
more Then they shake him down again.
or course. the poor crook who's collared
never suspects his lawyer, who tells him
that the money goes-every dollar of it
to square the copper. and that he'll get
"A stretch or two in Sing Sing II he doesn't
pay This kind Of thing comes OFF by
the dozen every day.
There's court graft, too. where the clerk
and the court officer stand in. Take a
probation officer, so-called: man pleads
guilty, or Is convicted; the Judge holds the
case over and sends out his probation
officer to discover and report on the Gull
prits past. You can see that what the
probation officer reports will save or give
the man two or three extra years in prison.
He has friends and relatives they want
to make the thing easy as they may.
With such situation. do you see anything
in 1t for the probation Officer?
Speaking OF lawyers, IT may interest you
10 know that 20 per cent OF those prac-
ticing at the New York City bar are prac-
ticing on fraudulent admission papers.
Men who can't speak, let alone read or
write English, and who are as ignorant
as dogs besides. are admitted" as law
yers How werc they thus admitted TO
practice? They hired somebody to assume
their names and take the examination for
them. There are men who make bust
ness of taking law examinations. frst
under one name and then under another
The certificate OF admission to the bar,
when they receive #, is sold to the ig
noramus who pays as high as $500. After
that he hunts for prey In the magistrates
courts and finds the price he paid for
that fraudulent certificate a good invest
ment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
The Christmas Tree.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
Nothing else in the Christmas festivities
that have come and gone through the
centuries seems to maintain the same hold
upon the juvenile imagination as the
Christmas tree. 1t arouses the same en-
thusiastic admiration now that II did a
century ago. II is the business of tree
TO grow things and tree that will at
once produce a combination crop of candies,
fruits and toys Is. OF course, a wonder and
a JOY, which language utterly fails In de-
scribing. The Christmas tree, that flashes
it's wonderful foliage and fruitage upon the
astonished gaze of the newest member OF
the family on Christmas morning. leaves
an enduring impression that never quite
wears away. even when threescore and ten
have been reached.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
TIPTOEs INTO CAMP.
kansas senator Tells Where He
stands on the Rate Question.

Kansas City Star.
After mature deliberation, after months
OF study and preparation, after the most
careful consideration OF both sides OF the
question. Senator Long has arrived at the
conclusion that there is going to be some
kind of rate legislation He sets forth
what the Foraker bill proposes, what the
Elkins bill proposes. what the Interstate
Commerce bill proposes and what the
president proposes, all of which things
the country has known through the gem
eraI discussion of these subjects while
Senator Long was celebrating. Senator
Long ventures to say what he thinks con-
gress will do about II, and makes so bold
as to declare that, so far as the pres-
dents recommendations in his last mes
sage so, they should be followed by the
lawmakers.
Thus Senator Long of Kansas after an
austere and portentous reserve, after de-
flying interviewers and prodders, has tim
idly picked his way into the president s
camp, where he naturally belongs and
where it was predicted long before he had
made up his mind. that he would land.
But his entrance has been made on tiptoe,
as il he feared that he might awaken
some hostile sentinel. He has none Of the
air OF nghter, nut rather the manner OF
an academician. But IL should be crafty
ing to Kansas and the friends of the
Square Deal generally that he has finally
put himself on record as favorable TO the
presidents policy, even IL he justihes him
self by a sort of legal verbosity rather
than moral directness. When Mr. Long
grows accustomed To his new quarters and
is made to feel at home in the excellent
company he will lind there, he may be i'm
PEELED TO put on armor and 60 into battle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

This list is devoted especially to the west
ern roads and those running south from
Chicago. Some OF the work represents, of
course, entirely new lines, such as the eX-
tension of the st. Paul to the Pacific coast
and the several smaller lines now under
construction by the Chicago & Northwest
ern. The total set down as contemplated
by the Colorado Southern belongs in the
same class, representing, It does, that
roads proposed extension to the gulf 1t
would appear, however, that the figure of
$50. 10000 is somewhat i'm excess of the
roads actual requirements SO far, for the
purpose OF this extension and other similar
objects, the road has disposed of 900
of bonds. The estimate given for the Rock
Island system, which here includes the
Frisco lines we'll appears 10 be based
partly on that systems plans for extensions
which. for the time being at least. are held
in allegiance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
CHRISTMAS JOYS IMPERILED.
VIrginian's Thrilling Cry for Spiritual
Help.
New York Times

New York Times.
This is a season OF the year when one
wants everybody to be at least as happy
as is compatible with the payment of extra
bills. and therefore is 1t truly and deeply
pathetic TO learn that there are people
down in Virginia who would be happier
If they were permitted TO spend more OF
their own money in increasing the Christ
mas cheer OF their friends and themselves.
The sorrowful revelation is made by one
Lem Luskins Of Amaryllis. which is in
Louisa county, that state. In letter to
the postmaster OF Richmond please to
send me-" writes Mr.. Luskins. the naim
Of one seeloon keeper in Richmond. We
all want TO ordur some whisky for HOLIDAY
and We can't get no whisky hereabouts.
VIII you please to give letter to one seeloon
keeper and tell him 10 rite to me We
ben sending to Cincanater o., after whisky.
But It is so Long coming and we want to
get il near BY We want TO have some one
ordur whisky for all of the people around
here when they want it, specially on olo-
days" Now there really is an Amaryllis
in a Louisa county, Virginia for we have
looked it up in a book. so anybody even
respectfully equipped with confidence in
human nature can and must believe that
this letter is the sincere cry of a hungry
no. thirsty-heart A member of the
Woman's Christian Temperance union
might be able TO read Mr.. Luskins' appeal
with dry eyes-might even be able to re-
joice over the fact that whisky ordered
from Cincanater is $50 Long coming" but
there be softer folk who, while in no doubt
as to the general badness Of all red liquors,
will set have sigh TO heave as they think
of the Christmas drouth at Amarylis and
OF ''aIl Of the people around here who
are vainly yearning for a promptly respon-
siYe address.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
THE sAGE's EXPERIENCE.
Washington Star.

washington star
He burnt midnight oil. and he studied and
wrote
Great volumes from which learned people
would quote.
Though many who knew him respected his
name
He was far from the glory of popular fame.
His writings, which years OF hard work
would entail.
Found VISIONS approval, but very seant
sale.
Admiration seemed all he could ever expect,
And that from a circle extremely select.
But he said something foolish-a trivial jes.;
Perhaps twas inspired by banquetors
Zcst.
It was gravely discussed, with approval or
ire,
And threatened to set the whole country on
fire.
This man who obscurely was Flooding his
way
Was known to a wondering world in a day:
Which shows, he you lowly or one OF the
wise.
That you are out Of the race II you don't
advertise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Another great sensation has been
sprung. Wyoming bears have gorged
themselves on copy Of the Omaha
hyphenated, furnishing material for a
display Of stud-horse type on front page
in announcing the incident with blood
curdling particulars. In proof whereof
Il Is reported that the voracious bruins,
after swallowing the cannon ball soup
editorials and padded wants ads, topped
off their repast by chawing up the car
ripr
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

General Nelson A. Miles has been for
mally relieved from further military
service as inspector general Of the Mas
sachusetts militia, post of glory which
is scarcely commensurate with the am
bition of a soldier who for years had
signed lieutenant general commanding
the United States army after his name.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Kansas CITY Star.

Kansas civ star.
There is considerable boasting about the
freedom of the press in this country where
the government imposes an arbitrary AMI
unjust tax on white paper and on the ma
terial which is used In its manufacture.
1t must be that congress dares to uphold
and sanction this invidious policy because
1t fears the trusts more than it cares for
the newspapers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
soothing Effect of q million

chicago CnrOnlcle,
After all the ELUSIVE sympathy that this
country lavished on Mrs. w. f. Corey and
all the anathemas that were heaped on
her husband by everybody, including his
own parents for deserving the wife OF his
youth and poverty and taking up with
an actress it is positively discouraging to
read that Mrs. Corey has settled with her
husband for $l,O0O,OO0 that she has returned
to live with him and that there is no hap
pier couple in Pittsburg than they are.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
A New Peacem n ker.

Mr.. Baers toast, blessed are the peace
encourages the country to hope
that the next great coal strike will die
before it is born. Hitherto the country
has not looked Mr.. Baer's way to find an
apostle OF peace. but Mr.. Roosevelts ex-
ample may be catching in the empire of
anthracite. Mr.. Baer may well aspire to
become famous as the great pacificator.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

If some senators vote against the con-
frmation Of Chairman Shonts of the
Panama Canal commission because he is
drawing two salaries they will but
demonstrate the idea of the difference
between an office filled by executive ap-
pointment and one presumably filled by
indirect election of the people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
BaIanee of Trade.

ST. LOUIS IIODe-DemOtIdI,
Since the republican party came into
control of the government in 1897 the
excess of exports of merchandise over inn
ports has exceeded 81 500 900, 600. The foot
ings this year will be about: Exports
81 So. 90 ar: imports. si,200.OOo0oO, a total
foreiE- trade Of s. 100000. The Dingley
Law can show the figures for standing pat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

Tramp-Kin have a fit on your lawn1
feel 1t comm on me.
Kind Lady 80 Go around to the tennis
court. 1t needs rolling.-New York Mail.
Maybelle-So Fan Doosenbery is married
the bride away?
Gladys-The newspapers In the list of
marriage licenses they published her real
age.-Chicago Tribune
THAT politician takes great credit TO
himself for keeping his promises
Il don't see why he should" answered
Senator Sorghum. Anybody can keep
promise, but 1t sometimes requires an
artist to break ne"-Washington Star.
We'll, sir" said the author. enthusiast
tically, my book is selling like hot
cakes"
Hot cakes, eh?" remarked the critic.
II can understand that l heard a fellow
say today that your book gave him men
tai dyspepsia. "-Philadelphia Press.
Papa-in-Law-Say. Jack. / suppose you
were wise to the fact that the 5000 check
/ put among your wedding presents yes
terday was just for effect?
Son-in- Law-Yes? Well how do you like
the effect of this touring car bought with
II this morning cleveland Leader.
do you consider frenzied finance ques-
ton of the hour?"
1.-The hour" echoed the magazine pub
several years at least Washington Star.
The sluggard having gone to the ant,
pursuant to instructions, had returned and
was making his report.
watching the blamed things continually
fussing over something or other, and never
stopping TO rest" he said, made me more
tired than ever"-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

From the attacks being made by the
rerolutonists upon the railway stations
part of the people OF Russia apparently
think that the railroads exercise almost
rs much: influence with the government
as do those of the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Manifestly the Civic federation Is
simply laying in a supply of campaign
ammunition for next spring. It's miscel-
laneous effort TO close $50 dram shops
was foredoomed to become a fiasco.
Had its energies been centered on the
disorderly and indecent resorts, it might
have succeeded in accomplishing some
Ooo1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

interurban trains between Beatrice,
IAacoln and Omaha are confidently fore
Swallowed by June /, 1906 by the sage
OF Willow Springs unless something I'M
foreseen happens-and that generally
does
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
Energetic policemen who endesvor tc

Energetic policemen who endesvor to
stop public speakers from criticizing the
president may not he doing so much To
please the present occupant of the White
House as they think. for Mr.. Roosevelt
is as much in favor OF square deal
for those who oppose his policies as for
himself and knows that good cause
loses nothing by discussion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
Deserving the Melon Patch.

It is given out that the big western rail-
roads have agreed among themselves to
stop rebating. That's great deal like
the willingness Of the boy to get out OF
the melon patch when he sees the dog com
ing at him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Now that Baron Komura has returned
To Japan, it will not be so hard for
other diplomats TO convince China that It
meant nothing by its new treaty, but it
will not he so easy to convince Japan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Governor Folk may be asked to give
an official definition OF the word graft"
but some other authority will be per
mitted TO authoritatively define civil
service reform"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
CrueIest Cut os All.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

The most humiliating thing Russia has
yet had to suffer is the announcement from
Constantnople that Turkey is about to send
ships to Russian ports TO protect Turkish
subjects
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

II is probable that the man who sue
New York will find that recent investiga-
lions have taken some of the profit out
of the position.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

The railroads now believe they have
earned money enough to be good, especially
as Mr.. Roosevelt proposes to save them
from further temptation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

In the meantime Nebraska politicians
are kept busy guessing about the Baxter
succession.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

1t was the late Senator Hanna who
spoke of "conciliation-with an axe"
But it seems TO be the idea of President
Roosevelt to secure Cancellation in New
York politics with big stick.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Now is good time to begin to draft
those New Year resolutions, for the
after Christmas feeling iLay not out
last the week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

The following estimate of the improve
ment work and new construction by rail-
roads was published this last week by
the Wall Street Journal. 1t places the
amount of new work actually under way
at 1888, 900 900. with over s45OooO.OOO of addi-
tional york in contemplation. The estimate
in millions 1000 omitted) in detail is given
below:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

The last federal grand jury was pre-.
sided over by Joe Grove. Why not
have the next one presided over by Pat
Grove
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pornrf1y should have The bee
mailed TO them. II IL better than
daily letter from home. Adj
dress will be changed as often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

The railroad tax cases still remain
with us.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

BY basing suffrage upon taxpayins
Count White shows that he must have
taken some pointers from America dur
ing his recent visit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Nebraska leads in heroic men and
women. A Nebraska hero has carried
of the first medal for heroic life saving.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Joe Grove says it's false. And Pat
Grove blandly trumps the card.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

Marshal Warner approaches the ques-
ton Of selecting deputies as though it
were better TO be safe than sorry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

The Nebraska upheaval did not seem
TO disturb the presidents Christmas
dinner digestion. but it did spoil the di-
gestion of some eminent Nebraskans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-27

1t begins to look like Kentucky should
take steps for safe and sane New
Year celebration.