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Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

A political kicker enters complaint
against the arrangement of voting dis
tricts in Omaha by asserting that in one
precinct of the First ward it will be
necessary to vote 800 ballots in 600
minutes. This is, no doubt, the most
congested voting district in the city, but
still It is by no means so bad as it is
attempted to make out. The actual
number of voters registered in the dis
trict for the presidential election last
year was $40, which is considerably less
than the figure alleged. It is possible
the recent redistricting may have to be
slightly revised, but the revision will
now have to wait until next year, when
1t can be based upon actual experience
Of the impending election.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
Personal NOTES.

Queen Wilhelmenia insists that all her
subjects get insured, but probably the bust
ness is conducted on a different basis over
there
Robert Goelet, the we'll known Newport
society man, has filed application for ad-
mittance to the bar of Rhode Island.
One of the most desirable forms of pop
ular tyranny is that which inhabits the in
dividual from wearing his straw hat after
a certain time.
DR.. Julius Goebel, who was dismissed as
head of the German department of Stan
ford university without a hearing, has
been appointed by President Eliot head OF
the German department at Harvard.
Mr.. Rockefeller denies the absurd story
that he predicted hard times within few
years. An honorary member Of the Ameri-
can Humorists' association, with an in
come OF a million or two a month. wouldn't
think OF Eliminating on the shady side of
the street.
DR.. d. X. Pearsons has completed a cycle
of gifts to colleges amounting to $S65OO
"a 5000 gift for each day of the year,
On September 10 he anpounced gift Of
$4,000 to the Montana College School OF
Manual Arts. at Deer Lodge, Mont. THAT
closes the cycle for this year." he said.
To the glory of human ingenuity 1t must
now be recorded that man has found a way
of quieting his long time enemy, the cleo
trio meter. The conquest lasted, however,
only until the New York Illuminating COM
pany owning the meter wondered at the
modesty of its record and found that it
had been equipped with brake.
Hartman and Hill are having long
distance scrap for possession of the north
bank of the Columbia river, where Hill
desires to build a railroad to Portland
Mr. Hill likes the scenery in that locality
and sees no reason why Hartman should
monopolize 1t. Ever since the securities
scrap the Great Northern booster SCOTS at
the idea OF Hartman owning the earth.
DR.. David II. Buel, the new president Of
Georgetown university, is a son of Colonel
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
OCEAN POLITICS.


That the pending presidential election
in Cuba would be marked by more or
less political disturbance was expected,
hut it is not to be apprehended that it
will become so serious as to call for In
PREVENTION on the part of our govern
ment. as it has been suggested might be
found necessary. Only in the event OF a
revolt which the Cuban authorities
would be unable to control would the
United States be justified in interfering
and 1t is not at all likely that this will
occur. Party feeling in the island is
manifestly very bitter, but the leaders
on both sides fully understand that our
government has a right under the Plat
amendment to step in should anything
like a revolution be started and assist
the Cuban authorities in re-establIshing
order. While, therefore, some rloting OF
perhaps an ugly character may take
place, for the Cubans are a good deal IN
clined TO this, 1t is not probable that
there will be outbreaks so grave as TO be
beyond the power of the constituted gov.
eminent to suppress
One fact that very clearly stands out
is that there is no little unfriendly feel
ing toward the United States. This ap-
pears to be strong among the so-ealled
liberals, whose leader and candidate for
the presidency promises II elected to Sc
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

The Lincoln Journal is inclined to find
fault because the resolution committing
the republican state committee to a
direct primary for the nomination of the
state ticket in 1906 does not go further
and undertake the immediate enforce
ment of the anti-pass plank of the plat
form. The difference between the two
platform declarations, so far as they af
feet the state committee, is that the
committee can without waiting for a leg.
islative enactment inaugurate a direct
primary system, but 1t has no power
whatever to enforce an anti-pass rule
upon any one.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
MR.. LESLIE SHOULD WITHDRAW.

When a man presents himself as a
candidate for public Office he should be
fairly well equipped for the efficient per-
Torrance of the functions and duties
that would devolve upon him If elected.
In other words, competency to discharge
the duties devolving upon an office is a
requisite qualification for every candi-
date who aspires to that office. This
applies more especially to positions that
must be filed by professional men. A
graduate from a medical school who
has never practiced medicine and sur
gerry would scarcely be qualified to fill
the position of city physician any more
than a draughtsman in an engineers
Office, who never handled a surveying
instrument, would De qualified to fill the
position of city engineer.
Even this comparison would hardly
apply with sufficient force to candidates
for judicial positions An incompetent
engineer might have his work done by
competent deputy, just as some in
competent city and county officers hold
ing clerical positions frequently perform
their functions by deputy, but a judge
cannot act by substitute.
In defiance of time honored usage,
Charles Leslie has had the temerity to
present himself as a candidate for county
judge, with no better credentials than a
certificate of admission to the bar and
seven or eight years service as a bailiff
in the district court and chief clerk in
the Office of the county judge. Conced'
ing the most that is claimed for Mr.
Leslie, that he is familiar with law
books and has studied law, he presumes
altogether too much on party fealty and
popular indifference.
The very light vote cast for him al
the recent primary, as compared with
other candidates of his faction, should
convince him that the rank and file OF
the republicans of Douglas county have
no disposition to lower the standard OF
our judiciary in order to crafty his am
bition.
We make bold to assert that the
republican party cannot afford to stul
tify itself by foisting on the bench O
man who is not professionally qualified
to interpret the law and dispense JUS
tice.
The proper course for Mr.. Leslie tC
pursue at this stage is to relieve the
republican party Of embarrassment by
Withdrawing from the race.
In making this suggestion The Bee IL
actuated solely by desire for the eff
cient administration of justice and sue
cess of the republican party.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
Experts Disagree.
Baltimore American,

No subject of debate has ELECTED a
greater diversity of opinion than that pro-
foundly intricate question of when is a
man drunk?" A Connecticut Judge, de-
lIvering the law at Winsted on last Wednes-
day, dismissed a man who had been ar
rested for staggering on the street. The
judge declared "a man is entitled to
stagger slightly. He may be on the high
road to intoxication, but he is still per-
mitted to stagger, as long as he staggers
in the direction of home" But even this
Winsted Judge, most likely, would con-
slider man drunk II he were found lying
in the gutter. feeling upward for the
ground
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

cure the repeal Of the Plat amendment,
although IL is incorporated in the Cuban
constitution and recognized in the treaty
with the United States. The people who
opposed the adoption Of this amendment,
on the ground that It deprives Cuba of
practically a dependency of the United
States, have abandoned none of their
hostility since the Cuban government
was established. Whether or not they
have gained will be shown by the result
Of the presidential election, But It is APP
parent that the Plat amendment will
continue 20 be an issue in Cuban politics
and may ultimately become a source OF
controversy and trouble with this coun-
try. The defllement of the escutcheon Of
the American consulate at Cienfuegos
was an incident not without significance.
The Cuban republic is not yet firmly
established. It is in the experimental
stage. No one can confidently assert
that 1t will be permanent. 1t has done
very well thus far, much better, indeed,
than was generally expected. The gov
eminent has been creditably admins
tered and the industries and commerce
of the country have increased. There is
among the people, however, a radical
and disturbing element which is already
troublesome and may in time become
dangerous to the peace of the country
and the permanence of existing institu-
Yionc
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
LNsrRARcE REGrLATlon.

It Is reported that Secretary Metcalf
Of the Department Of Commerce and
Labor is in favor OF federal supervision
of life insurance, believing that public
confidence in insurance would be fos-
tered If the federal government were
given powers OF investigation and SUI
pervision. He is said to be impressed
with the argument that insurance con-
stltutes a kind of interstate commerce.
Washington advices show that the ques-
ton of federal control of insurance Is
receiving a good deal of attention in
official quarters there and the announce
ment is made that this will be one Of the
subjects prominently considered In the
annual message Of the president, now in
course Of preparation.
The president certainly will not lack
material for arguments in favor of insur-
ance regulation and supervision by the
federal government. The disclosures
showing the lax methods in the manage
ment of the great life companies amply
demonstrate the necessity for a super
vision which will insure better protec-
ton to the policy holders and it is pretty
generally admitted that such supervision
can be had only from the federal govern
ment. The chief objection made to this
Is that the supreme court of the United
States has held that insurance is not
commerce, but this is not necessarily
conclusive. 1t is at least possible that IL
the court were called upon to pass upon
a law giving the federal government SUI
pervision of the life insurance business
It would sustain such legislation. A
great many, among them leading insur-
ance men, concur in the view of Com
missioner Garfield, who in his last an
nual report said: 1.-THE rapid develop
ment of the insurance business, its ex-
tent, the enormous amount of money, the
diversity of interests involved and the
present business methods suggest that
under existing conditions insurance is
commerce and may be subjected to fed
eral regulations through affirmative ac-
ton by congress-"
Senator Dryden Of New Jersey, who is
president of the Prudential Life Insur-
ance company, will urge consideration Of
bill providing for federal regulation Of
insurance and undoubtedly will be able
to secure attention to 1t. 1t is to be ex-
pected, also, that the subject will be pre-
scented in the house Of representatives
very soon after the meeting of congress.
So great is the public interest that has
been aroused by the disclosures Of the
investigation in New York that congress
must certainly give heed to 1t and care
fully consider whether it has the author
ity, under the clause of the constitution
relating to interstate commerce, to pro-
vide for federal supervision and regula-
ton of the business of life insurance,
which is carried on in all the states and
territories and in which more than If
teen millions of our people are pecuni-
arily concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Eject of Departure from OId-Time
Methods.
Baltimore American.


Every good citizen should don his hat
to the primary election law, which
worked so admirably In this city on Mon.
day, and which has resulted in naming
candidates who. in most cases, can be
voted for at the November election by
party men without the prospect OF a
haunting conscience. In contrast with
the good old days" to which the politi-
cal manipulation refers with signs and
sorrow at their permanent relegation to
the waste basket already full OF other
relics, the new system Is delightful
revelation to those good citizens who
heretofore looked upon primary elections
as denominations OF ward heelers, political
thugs" and ballot-box suffers, ruling
with high hand, counting as many votes
as they wanted. whether they were cast
or not, and nominating whomsoever they
chose. And they generally chose men
who did their bidding.
And yet the political organizations
should have nothing TO fear through the
operation OF the primary election law.
They should be convinced by Mondays re-
suits that when they put forth good can
didates who command the confidence of
their party they can win. The time has
come when party men scan their candi-
dates In the primaries as closely as the
independent voters study the records OF
candidates and Of parties at the general
election
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
A coLD-BLo oDED POINT OF VIEW

a COLO-bLOODhD FOINI UT VIE "
The outcome Of the recent direct pri-
mary, especially as it concerns the re-
publicans of Douglas county, from the
cold blooded point of view of the Omaha
Mercury, legal publication, entirely de-
void of political coloring or fractional
bias, is editorially summarized in the
following article:
Omaha has had it's first innings with the
new Dodge primary law. 1t has been up
against" easier propositions, but all who
choose to get wise" with it's provisions
had abundant opportunities for the day,
Tuesday, was IDEAL being neither hot nor
cold, and without any heavy wind to
make 1t disagreeable. Also, the polls were
kept open at least a half longer than usual
But in spite Of all this the vote polled
was woefully small. The republicans sue
ceeded in polling about 1000 votes, and the
democrats having no special fight on their
hands, polled the ridiculously small num-
Der of from 1000 TO 1900, and nominated
its candidates on those votes.
The result?
Slightly mixed. The Fontanelles won out
for the most part, nominating their candi-
dates for sheriff, county judge, county
treasurer (who was unopposed), county
clerk, and the Board of Education. 1t lie
noteworthy, however that their successes
were just where the machine had to give
divided support to several candidates and
to that extent only. 1t appears that they
would have been defeated all along the
line II the machine men had been united.
In addition to a few OF the minor Offices.
the machine succeeded in electing a ma
jority Of the committee. This will give it
the inside track in the fight next year and
give it control in the present election.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

David H. Buel. L. S. a. He was graduated
from Yale in 1888 and has been success.
sively instructor in classics at Holy Cross
college, in classics and higher mathematics
at st. Francis Xavier's college, professor Of
physics at st. Johns college and Of ply.
sizes and mechanics at Georgetown univer.
sity
Originally the O'Reilly club of Boston
was the -Four of U.s." and the members
were Boyle O'Reilly, patrick A. Collins,
]. F. McEvoy and r. J. Caravan. Beginning
in 1870, they met every Saturday afternoon
at Ober's for luncheon and talk. McEvoy
died in 1883, OReilly died in 1900 and Collins
was buried Monday. Caravan alone is left
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

The intimation that DR.. A. b. Somers,
the secretary Of the State Board OF
Health, will not be reappointed because
be made himself offensive to Edward
Rosewater by sighting remarks during
the Dennison trial is as baseless as
nearly all the varied and numerous
ISLANDERS that periodically emanate from
the Omaha fakery. 1t is true that DR..
Somers exhibited inexcusable malice in
the screeds he published during the last
frenzied civic crusade. but his uncalled
for attacks were treated with silent con-
tempt AS a matter of fact, Edward
Rosewater never entered protest
against his appointment by word OF
mouth or letter TO Governor Mickey or
any other member OF the board 1t is
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
setting History Right.
New York Tribune.

It is stated on the authority OF officers
in the confederate army that a balky mule
decided the battle of Gettysburg. The
southern and northern troops were both
attempting to reach an eminence the posi-
ton OF which practically decided the bat
tie, and the southern column was blocked
by a balky mule just long enough to
enable the northern troops to gain the
eminence, and so that balky mule really
decided the battle.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

While fractional differences will prob
ably have little effect on the result in
Ohio, Senator Foraker should have re-
memEered that Governor Herrick had
called on Ohio republicans to carry the
state by big majority in order 10
strengthen the hands of Roosevelt.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

1t is not necessary for the president
to go to New Orleans in spite of the vel
low fever to demonstrate his personal
courage; and under the circumstances
the people of that city should be too
busy improving the sanitary conditions
to give him a fitting reception.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
Long-Diatance Protest.
Boston Globe.

The fact that $1,000 Jews are expected
to parade in New York as an express
sion of protest to the czar against the
massacres in Russia, calls attention to the
fact that there are 100000 Hebrews in New
York. 1t is the intention Of the demon
stration promoters to have large parades
in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and other
large cities of the United States as well.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Having succeeded in lodging crowds
at Paris and Berlin, NJ. Witte viii prob
ably make arrangements in advance TO
escape those at st, Petersburg. Popu-
larity at home might not be the best
thing for the peace envoy until after the
car has publicly passed upon his work.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Wonder If the national committeeman
OF the Nebraska democracy has returned
his railroad passes since the adoption
of the ironclad anti-pass platform by
the democratic state convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Since Armenians and Tartars have
consented to hold peace conference
there is no doubt that the Russian people
have a high idea of the work done at
Portsmouth.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
pinerent pegrees of Nerve.
RrpoklYn Eagle.

The woman's Christian Temperance union
has given forty-eight hours to President
Roosevelt to explain what he Is going to
90 with a case of beer that was sent to the
White House. If the German branch of
the union were to give the same option to
Emperor William he would give each MEM
Der Of 1t forty-eight days in Jail for going
agin the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

The Hungarians who passed a vote OF
censure upon Emperor Francis Joseph
WIN probably admit he is doing very
well as a ruler when the records Of
other Hapsburgs are considered.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Complaints that employers involved in
labor troubles In New York violated the
alien contract laws to break a strike
would indicate that all the lawlessness
IL not on the part Of the unions. Respect
for the law should he demanded from
both sides
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Missouri may have drawn par me
population from Iowa, but 1t will hot be
right to blame the Iowans for the nu-
merous bank failures which are now
taking place south of the line.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Cuban liberals have passed a vote of
thanks to moderate mayor at Glen
fuegos. They are probably glad they
are alive. for that is about all they got
out of the elections.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
Loud CAN for the Judge.


Judge Parker knows so much in relation
to political contributions by insurance COM
panies that the suggestion Is made that
he be called to testify in the insurance
investigation. The Judge would make an
interesting, IL not amusing, witness. He
says a trifiing thing in such a solemn way
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
Good Pnv in Poor Company.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Two United States army officers have re-
signed their commissions in order to accept
positions as instructors in the Chinese
army They may be congratulated on the
handsome increase in salary they are to
receive, but scarcely on the character OF
their new pupils
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

IL is now announced that the presi-
dent will pay all of the expenses of his
trip to New Orleans, accepting passes
from no source. Those Nebraska reso.
buttons seem to be far-reaching.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Spain wants a wider neutral zone be-
tween its territory and Morocco. Evil
dence is accommodating that the Span
iards have had all the fighting they de-
sire for one generation.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Those COreans must be readers of cur.
rent literature since. in their desire to
make Miss Roosevelt feel at home, they
took her to see an exhibition athletic
contest between their students.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Less heat and more light on the teIe-
phone question will enable the people of
Omaha to reach rational conclusion as
to the desirability or undeslrability OF
competition in the hello line.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

in accord with the eternal fitness of
things, however, that republicans who
have been pried loose from an office, fail
to connect with an office, or are caught
In some questionable job, are always
sure to find a harbor of refuge and
reservoir of gushing sympathy in the
pat Grove" organ.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
WHEN OUT OLE TOWN

subscribers leaving the city tenn
poraEny should have The bee
mailed to them. 1t II better than
a daily letter from home. Adj
dress will be changed as often as
reduested.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

II the gas fight results in the volun.
tary or involuntary reduction in the
price of gas, consumers will not COM
plain.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

While the campaign in Nebraska this
year is a Jug-handled affair, the cam
paign In Douglas county promises a lit
tie more excitement.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

With both Swedes and Norwegians
satisfied with the results of the confer
ence at Karlstad another victory is
scored for Scandinavian common sense.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

That nothing succeeds like success is
again exemplifed by the phenomenal
achievements of the Omaha Grain ex.
change. tst
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26
Get on enc SUNNY Side.
,innrn Recnrd-Herald.

Chicago Record-HeraId.
The predictions of DR.. E. Benjamin An
drews would be more popular If he would
now and then predict something pleasant.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

Corn huskers have never been in such
brisk demand in Nebraska as they will
lie during the closing months of the
present year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

From now on until the end of the
Ak-Sar-Ben carnival, Omaha will be the
center Of attraction for amusement seek.
ers.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-26

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, S.:
George b. Tzschuck, treasurer of The bee
PubliHhinR Company, peing duly sworn,
says that the Actual number OF full and
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF August. 1905. was as folloWs: