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Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
KEEP THE RAILROADS OUT.
Slogan OF the yellowstone National
Park Commissioner,

New York Sun.
As is we'll known. the national govern.
ment has thus far refused resolutely 70
sanction the construction Of any railways
in the Yellowstone park What the trav.
Ter sees there he must see from a stage
or surrey, or from horseback, or on foot.
Tho regular stage Journey occupies 1--WE
and a half days II is none too long and
tho rate OF travel none too slow II the
visitor desires to carry away with him
any abiding impression OF the wonderful
beauty, grandeur and variety OF the
scenery. Yet the cry is constantly heard
among the thronE OF tourists, oh how
much nicer It would be H. we only had a
steam railroad or a trolley here. We could
see the whole thing In one day" OF course,
the more thoughtful traveller does not
agree with this view. He realizes that the
value OF the reservation as a park for the
benefit and recreation Of the people de-
mands a slower introduction to its attrac-
tions and longer sojourn among them
than could be had upon a railway excur-
sion ride within its limits. We do not
mean to have II understood that anything
like majority Of the visitors 70 the yell
lowstone express themselves in favor OF
the Introduction of railways as yet, but
the proportion OF those who favow some
such sentiments as those we have quoted
was unpeasantly large at the height OF
the season this year and the feeling thus
expressed should not be allowed to 60 with
out challenge, or it may develop into a
menace to the integrity and usefulness OF
this great national recreation ground.
One of the highest authorities on every
matter relating to the Yellowstone Ma
tional park is Captain Hiram Martin Chit
tenden. U. S. A, the engineer officer in
charge OF the government work there In
commencing the rare foresight of congress
In reserving one spot in the national do
main where original conditions may remain
undisturbed, he thus summarizes the argu-
ments for the exclusion OF railroads:
The moment railroads are built through
the park II loses forever that original con-
dition which is one OF its greatest charms.
They would undoubtedly work serious dam
age to the game and to the forests to say
nothing OF their effect on the natural
beauty Of this region. Electric lines would
be less Objectionable than steam railroads.
but the same fundamental argument ap-
plies to them as Well The people prefer
not to find these things in this reservation;
they prefer to travel behind horses even
II the discomforts are greater, and they
would rather have the government remove
these discomforts by creating a perfect sysH
TEN or roads than ever grant the privilege
Of building a railway line in the park"
Since this was written the discomfort
arising from the dust on the stage routes
has been done away with by the adoption
OF an elaborate and effective system OF
sprinkling the principal roads, and every
person familiar with the existing condi.
tions and having in mind the greatest posi-.
BILE usefulness of the park will Join with
Captain Chittenden in saying!
Keep all railways out of the Yellow.
stone now and forever"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
MILLIONS GO UP IN SMOKE
The Money We burn at the shrine of
Lady Nicotine.

Tobacco Leaf reports the manufacture in
this country during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1905, OF 1858, 37,2O7 cigars, an in
crease OF 1s5,020,437 over the output of the
preceding year. Our export trade in these
goods is quite Insignificant, and compared
with this enormous total our import trade
in foreign made cigars is little more than
an inconsiderable incident Our population
of males who may be regarded as of Cigar
age" Is probably little less than A,OoO, ,OOO
Our domestic output was sufficient to sup
ply each one Of these with about 800 smokes
during the year. AS the census returns do
not include statistics of smokers and nom
smokers, it is impossible to carry the calcu-
lation beyond that point.
The cigarette crop for the year was
1855, ,7iO, an increase of 1l5SO,479 over
1904 We produced 21,1Sl,s61 pounds of snuff
an increase OF s47,2s1 pounds. The output
of smoking and chewing tobacco increased
only about per cent, from S5s, $50, ,7ie
pounds to Si.4S911O pounds The total
value of all this is not given, but the fig-
ures OF the smaller output OF that year are
given by the census of 1900 as follows:
Tobacco, chewing, smoking and
Tobacco, cigars and cigarettes iSS, 2SsiS2
Total .............................s26s .s26s, 1874
The development of this industry is indi-
Gated by the census figures, which show
the value of the product for 1880 as S11e,-
772,ssii for 1890 as t1es6S6,s62, and for 1900
as t2s3, 7,514 The increase for last year
will certainly bring the. figures 10 more
than $500 100000, which is very pretty
sum to spend for this form of combustibles
Compared with our domestic trade our
foreign commerce in the weed amounts to
little. Our total Importation last year OF
tobacco in all its forms amounted to
SO, 145s46 and our expectation to ts712s,5lA
Estimating our consumption by weight,
It appears that we burned at the shrine
OF our Lady Nicotine something like 100000
tons Of tobacco last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
AN AUTUMN PRAYER.

s. W. Gillian in Baltimore American.
When the dead leaves culver earthward
in the twilight of the year,
Comes the time OF love and dreaming, when
the days Of days appear;
Purpling distance, mellowing sunshine
trees afiame with red and gold,
Air brimful OF lifes elixir-nectar on
Olympia old
Was as water in its weakness when COM
pared with this, 'methinks,
And ] wish life's chain were endless with
sweet days like this for links.
Music greets my every footstep In the dead
leaves rustling here
When the ripe leaves culver earthward In
the twilight Of the year.
When the leaves come trembling earthwarS
in the cleaning Of the year, .,
Then this life's perennial sweetness seems
a thousand times more dear;
Yet the million gorgeous death scenes that
emblazon every wood
AS the leaves in splendid shroudings quit
their dying brotherhood
To return to earth that gave them in the
spring so tearfully
Breathe q prayer like an incense through
the very heart OF me-
when lfe's sap is flowing feebly ana my
rest Is drawing near,
MAY nv time for trembling earthward be
the cleaning Of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
THE RURAL PosTMAN.
Growing Induence for Good In the
Affairs OF the CoUntry.

St Louis Republic.
Men went to the postofice for their own
mail in Franklin's time, and went often
before the expected letter came Not until
long after Franklin was there free delivery,
even In Philadelphia. largest Of American
cities Rural delivery was not dreamed or
not even in Frsnkln's broad philosophy.
our more than 10000 miles Of railroad
mail routes and our nearly 10000 miles OF
rural delivery routes are things the pre-
diction OF which Postmaster General
franklin could never have believed.
Thirty-three thousand mail carriers daily
riding a circuit Of twenty miles to deliver
at the gates OF farmers the latest news Of
the world, along with letters on which the
ink is hardly dry, Is proposition not so
readily grasped even in this age of big
things in this big country. But that was
the numbeE of rural delivery routes in the
United States on September l. Missouri
had nearly LOO OF them and Illinois $500,
Kansas 1900, Tennessee and Texas about
l. 100 each. 1t will not be long before the
number of routes is raised TO 5000. and
the service will then still be in its infancy.
What stupendous proportions It will take
on when It shall cover all parts of the
country as completely as does the rural
mail delivery OF Great Britain staggers
lima gination.
The standard for a rural delivery route
is 100 families, and that number may be
| taken as the average, though some routes
have only eighty-hve while the maximum
runs to $50. Thus we have $4,000 families
served by the rural carriers and counting
I'VE to a family we have 100000 people
receiving mail from the rural carriers.
That is seven or eight times as many as
there were in all the colonies when Frank
lin was postmaster general.
The rural mail route is a great promoter
Of good country roads. The daily round OF
the carrier breaks the monotony OF lonely
| farm life and brings the farmer and the
town man closer together in way that is
good for both
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
watch out for a Joker.

OplluBuelu (MasS,) hepuDnCdn.
Senator Elkins, who is to frame an ad-
ministration railroad rate measure says in
New York interview that he would create
a United States court to which all rate
disputes should be referred and disposed
Of. This would leave to the Interstate
Commerce commission little excuse for ex-
istence, and practically constitute no ad-
vance from the present situation in gov
ernment control Of rates For the United
States courts now decide such rate dis
putes as are appealed TO them from the
commission. The Elkins bill will be worth
watching. II It does not conceal a slsable
railroad Joker" to the practical destruc-
ton OF effective government control, a
good many people will be surprised.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

The ant-pass movement will come to
nothing unless It eliminates I'm a strenu-
Gus ant-pass law and drastic anti-pass
law must exclude from the privilege OF
free transportation delegates to political
conventions as well as candidates for
office and ONCE holders The inevitable
effect Of such law, II honestly enforced
by public officials and lived up to by the
railroads, would revolutionize political
conventions in Nebraska. Instead OF
one delegate to every 100 voters, and
conventions with from 1000 to 1900 del
egates, the conventions OF the future
would be made uD Of one delegate Tor
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Washington correspondents complain that
II is extremely hard 10 get information at
the Postofflee department. Less talk and
more work is a characteristic OF Post
master General COrtelyou Mr. Cortelyou
himself gives out what information he de-
sires Ia prepared type written statements
which are extremely brief and carefully
worded. The postoffice OF ali departments.
except perhaps the treasury, has been
peculiarly open to the public with It's mani
fold inquiries. Now, all bureau chiefs and
heads OF divisions are as silent as the
grave. They dare not be seen talking on
the weather II any relation between It and
once policies can be detected. The muci-
lage buyers would discuss moist weather
with great caution. From long practice,
various routine Information has been given
out. like the creation of new star routes,
at the ofices where this work Is attended
TO. This has all been changed. The bureau
man who has any routine information that
the public cannot be deprived OF having,
now posts a notice on his door saying that
the statement In question can be obtained
from the private secretary " the post
master general
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
A Parting salute.

Mr. Bryan is going around the world
He docs not seem 20 know yet whether
he will be a candidate for president IN
1903. Perhaps he will be able 10 obtain a
clearer vision into the future when he
gets some thousands of miles away from
American politics. The American public
wishes him prosperous Journey wherever
he may happen to be going and safe re-
turn, with more banquets and more demo-
cratic speeches to follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

The governor of Indiana removed the
state auditor because he invested public
funds for private gain. 1t may seem
strange to some Nebraskans to think
that he did not wait until the party con-
vention spoke on the subject
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

There is a well defined rumor that the
jobbers in iron bars are behind the po-
litical screen trying to put the firm OF
Broatch & Mcdonald, their most active
competitors in the heavy iron trade, out
of business by boosting one to become
sheriff of Douglas county and the other
mayor Of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Not a solitary injunction or mandamus
has been ground out by the water board
or the water company within the past
week, but we spprehend the lawyers
who are milking the water works COW
while their clients are pulling at the
horns and the tail will not let it rest
there very long.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
Great SANITARY Agent.

NHICdBU NHIOHIVIe'
II is probably true that the theory and
practice OF bacteriology have been carried
to absurd lengths by enthusiasts, but II
the science had accomplished nothing save
TO control diphtheria II would Justify all
the enconiums OF It's devotees. Under the
antltoxin treatment which ls the result
OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL work, the diphtheria
death rate In Chicago has been reduced
from 1907 per 1000 to 204 per 1000. The
record speaks for itself and constitutes
sunaelent answer TO all abe jests and iibes
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

every 500 or even 1000 voters, and a cor
responding reduction in the number Of
delegates to conventions which Of late
have grown TO be political mobs or more
like large herds Of sheep, with few
bellwethers to lead them wherever they
nlnaee
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

The Real Estate exchange has made
no mistake in endorsing Mr. Ure for
county commissioner, although Mr. Ure
had made a mistake in making his po-
litical bed with the Fontanelles.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Russian investors announce their in
tention Of returning to Corea; but it is
probable that they will now beg where
they recently made demands; but this
VIII probably be OF little advantage to
the COreans.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Since the railroads of Nebraska are
not having mail weighed for government
contract estimates during the present
heavy movement Of cigarette papers II
is probable that congressional franks
will be compelled to do duty again at
the weighing tiRe.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

A feeling of fellowship between Rus
sian and Japanese editors should be ma
tural, since three Toxic newspapers have
been suspended for criticising the peace
treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

When all the new buildings now under
way and projected are completed and all
the pavements already under contract
and TO be contracted for are laid the new
Omaha will not be recognizable by the
newest inhabitant.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Whenever promoters who want a
franchise for public utility start out
with the announcement that they would
not accept franchise If 1t is to cost
them any money for log-rolllng 1t
through the city hall there is always a
suspicion that they either contemplate
the other thing or else that they are play
ing a bluff on the other company. At
any rate, that has been Omaha's expert
epce in the past. Only a few months
ago a set OF electric light promoters
came to Omaha with an offer to illumi-
nate the town at a much lower rate than
the electric light company was charging,
providing they could get franchise.
With due solemnity they also announced
that they did not intend to pay out a
dollar for connecting with the city coun-
Gil. When the proposition reached the
serious stage they failed to materialize
and there is a we'll grounded suspicion
that their visit to Omaha was precon-
certed scheme to sidetrack municipal
ownership. BY the same sign the dollar
gas prospectus will not be taken seri-
ously until it reaches the actual perform
ance stage.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
No Reason for a GrudEe,

1t is said that the Spanish people hold
no grudge against US. II would be strange
II they did considering that we took their
troublesome colonies on their hands and
paid them handsomely for allowing us TO
do them that favor. From the Spanish
point OF view. the United States ought to
be looked on as a special providence.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

A 250,0O0,O00-bushel corn crop, mar
ketable at good prices, bodies no good for
the popocratic party in Nebraska, which
Ihrives only when the producers are in
hard lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Manufacturers Of patent medicines
who do not desire to pay tax as recti-
hers Of liquor should see that the color
and taste OF the liquor is concealed be-
yOnd the detective powers of the average
gauger.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

A worm which destroys oranges has
been found. II is probable that it has
been at work for ages, but since it has
been discovered the public may look for
an advance in the price of the fruit.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
To whom some Credit Is Due.

The credit for bringing about peace will
soon be so widely distributed that It will
be difficult to tell who Is chiefly response
Bile. Perhaps, after all has been said and
done, It will turn out that oysma Is the
responsible man
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Now that 1t has been decided that In.
dian funds in banks can be taxed it is
probable that fee grabbing will not be
as popular in Thurston county as when
white men had to foot all bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

The advent of the signal corps in
Omaha in the midst of storm would
Justify a suspicion that the weather
bureau has taken offense at its intrusion
west Of the Missouri.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Munchausen explained his reputation.
A., MY nrst STEP he said, was telling
tion."-New York Tribune.
Miss Gotrox-Nearly all my admlrers
think l should be able to get tips from you
Gotrox-Enoourage them in that belief
my dear 1t won't be long before I'll be
ready to unload the stock I'm carrying
ut was only 1ve years ago that I started
in with our firm at s. a week said Bragg
tIn and now earn $50 week without
That's Hoi it's .easy. to aaSnr that" 70.
pied hewitt, but how much do You get?''
Philadelphia Ledger.
Has he changed his style OF living n,lnh
SINCE he inherited this vast wealth?'T
NO; simply changed from second nd
clothes to secondhand dishes and furni-
ture e"-Brooklyn Life.
a man to accept 100000 a year merely FOR
the use Of his name as president OF a great
corporation?
Man on Fixed salary-No; that isn't so
6ad-it he'd only be satisfied with that
Chicago Tribune.
Naturally"
why so2'
He attends ell the conventions. "-Cleve.
land Plain Dealer.
Departing Guest-Do you permit your
servants T',s TO accept little1er-presehtsT
haven't any money left, have you?-Cleve.
land Leader. -
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

some Of them good-natured and others
have been directed At the germ
theory. Bscteriology has proved its right
to place among the great sanitary
agencies OF the century.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
ComInE AntIfat Treatment.
washington Post

N0E
The depressing news comes from Oyster
Bay that the president is taking on flesh
again. Stlll, he may once more get back
TO normal trim after he has his regular
winters wrestle with the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
Printable RecinrncItr.
WHN TT W.T.
Philadelphia Record.

philadelphia Record.
BY latest accounts the mutual insurance
companies in New York are not operated
on the mutual plan. 1t is only the direc-
tors Of the companies that act toward each
other on this reciprocal plan when II comes
to a distribution OF spoils,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
..NIutunI Renent,, fnr nIrentnr..
Kansas City Times.

Kansas City Times.
The term mutual benefit," as applied TO
some insurance companies has taken on
greatly restricted meaning in the light OF
the grating praeticed by officers and di-
rectOrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
/. Louis Republic

81. Louis Republic.
Naturally enough, Linevitchs men greeted
peace effusively. The dove is prefera bic
20 the crow any day under such ciroum-
stances
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

When Omaha paving contractors com
plete the work laid out for them this fall
they will be able to retire on comfortable
incomes.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

The soft walls, pillars, cornices and other
portions Of the east front Of the treasury
building have been slowly crumbing for
years, and it is only a question OF time
when that part OF the historic building will
fall to pieces, reports the Washington Star.
Three or four years ago the sandstone
plates that held the upper part Of the giant
pillars began crumbling so fast that II was
found necessary to take them out alto
gether and replace them with steel plates.
II this had not been done the entire upper
part OF the portico might have fallen in
any minute. Since then pieces of the cor
nices have fallen away. and, worse than
all, practically all of the balustrade above
the portico crumbled to pieces and had TO
be replaced with wooden imitation pieces
The east front is, therefore, a patched up
AFFAIR, composed Of sandstone, steel plates
and wooden baiustrade. The patching con-
tlnues, as II is necessary to be making re-
pairs at all times. An inspector goes over
that part OF the building right along
Various officials Of the Treasury depart
ment are urging Secretary Shaw to recon-
mend to congress at the coming session an
appropriation to replace all the sandstone
used in the east front Of the structure with
granite, and Secretary Shaw has the mat
ter under advisement. The supervising
architect of the treasury has been con-
suited, and his estimate is that II will take
$500 900 TO do the work. His opinion is that
II the sandstone is not replaced before
great while some serious accident may hap
pen. as the sandstone crumbles away in
big pieces at times.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

In his contest with cholera Emperor
William can win those honors which he
failed to secure by not stopping the war
in the Orient.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

DR.. Angel blames the public for foot
ball games at colleges; but the public
will not care as long as it is permitted
to see the mangled players.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

The plot TO assassinate the king Of
Servia comes in time to renew interest
In the Balkan situation, which suffered
materially at the hands Of the Japanese.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
WHEN OUT OF rOwN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
poraIuy should have The Bee
mailed to them. IL iH better than
q daily letter fFOm home. Ad-
dress Will be changed RH often ns
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Ak-Sar-Ben is putting on the finishing
;Ouches for the greatest demonstration
aver witnessed in Nebraskas metropolis
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, S..
George B. Tzsohuck. treasurer OF Ihe Bee
Publishing Company, peinG duly sworn;
says that the actual number Of full ana
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month of August, 1905, was as folloWs'
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

Some people would like to know when
that red tile roof is to replace the tenn
porary tar paper cover of the Audi
torium
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

There is some consolation in the re-
lection that Omaha newspapers are not
menaced by printers strike during the
present season.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

No one can doubt the entire enlighten-
nent of Japan since its capitalists an
nounce the formation of a combination
to exploit Asia.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

With crops cOnservatiyely estimated
at value Of $15OOOo,OOO, Nebraska
farmers can even laugh at the Coal trust.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15

If veterans of the war with Russia
hurry to Toxic they may find their ex.
perlence useful to the police force.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-15
PLEASANTLY POINTED.

Munchausen explained his reputation.
MY frst step" he said, was telling
them what a fine time / had on NV vaca
tion."-New York Tribune