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Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
Personal NOTES.

The express thief put portion OF his
loot in the flames, having achieved a posi-
ton where he had money to burn
John d. Rockefeller, denied the solace of
teaching a bible class because of his physi-
cal condition, is learning to play the violin
James A. Shuttleworth of Louisville. Ky,
has given fourteen acres in Danville to be
used as a site of college devoted to the
higher education OF women.
1t is understood that King Edward will
confer upon the Mikado the decoration OF
the Order of the Garter, which will be
conveyed to his majesty by special mis-
sion, headed by Prince Arthur of Con-
naught, early next year.
Senator John w. Daniels Of Virginia
is busy writing a life OF General Jubal A.
Early. the confederate leader. The Sena-
tor has but recently returned to his home
in Washington from an extended trip in
search Of material for the book.
DR.. Henry Morse Stephens, lecturer on
history at the Ueniversity of California
has refused an offer to so back to his alma
mater, the English Oxford He is quoted
as saying he would rather grow in Cali
fornia than go to Oxford and vegetate.
Lieutenant Commander Newton C. Nc
Culley, United States navy, who since
March, 1904, has been in the far east as
naval observer of the operations of the
belligerents, has returned to Washington.
Throughout his absence he was attached
to the Russian forces.
The sky is not as dark around New York,
as the investigation makes it appear
There is a rift in the clouds across North
River. A man walked into the city hall
in Jersey City a few days ago and turned
into the treasury 5000 worth OF con-
science money. To people similarly
troubled, 'go thou and do likewise
Emperor william a short time ago re-
ceved an unusual present-a pair of scis-
sors, but so exquisitely made as to be
valued at nearly $500. A steel merchant
was the giver. He had the emperor's
portrait and some celebrated historical
buildings engraved on the scissors. The
engraver is said to have worked five years
at his task.
The Lewis and Clark exposition surplus
is in the neighborhood of $4,000 Instead
Of declaring a dividend it is proposed TO
use the money in erecting in Portland
commemorative building for the State
Historical society. Share holders consent
is necessary and many of the largest
holders of shares have already agreed TO
the plan. A state appropriation Of $4,000
is also available for the purpose, making
a fund OF $4,000, II the protest succeeds,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
THE LID MIST BE LIFTED.

That the administration of affairs in
the county court of Douglas county
has been rotten is not merely a well
defined rumor, but an established fact.
This applies especially to the Office in
the matter of probate by which thous-
ands of widows and orphans have been
Systematically deprived of their full
share of heritage and squeezed" by
rapacious administrators and guardians
under arbitrary rulings.
Not only have these widows, orphans
and other heirs received no part Of the
interest on funds temporarily in the
custody of the court, but they have been
subjected to the most despicable graft
by court clerks and favored attorneys.
The same mercenary methods have been
pursued by Judge Vinsonhaler as Gus
todian of trust funds placed in the
court by railroad corporations and other
corporations that have acquired property
by the exercise of eminent domain. No
accounting has ever been made of the
interest upon these funds, which have
at times ranged from 49, 900 to $4,000.
1t has been impossible for the search
light of publicity to penetrate the inner
recesses of the county court and 1t will
continue to be impossible to acquaint
the public with its workings so long as
the system of private bookkeeping is
allowed to prevail. While the law fixes
the salary Of the county judge at $500
his income is estimated to have ranged
all the way from $500 to 5000 a year.
Not only has all the interest on the trust
funds been pocketed outright, but a
large portion of the fees and side re-
ceipts have been absorbed and distrib-
uted, like insurance company commits
sions, among the saIaried clerks.
This ubiquitous system must be broken
up. The lid must be taken or by a
change of personnel in the county
judges Office. That can only be done by
the election of a county judge who is
in no shape, manner or form identified
or affiliated with Judge vinsonhaler.
The very fact that Judge Vinsonhaler
has several times proposed to resign in
favor of Charles Leslie, his chief clerk,
who is now a candidate for county
Judge, within itself justifes the suspi-
cion that there is something radically
wrong in that Office that he wants to
cover up, or that he wants indirectly
to continue to run the Office in his own
interest and for the protection of the
benefciaries and grafters who have
made a living out of the office.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

circulation. but what evidence is there
that this is now needed? The supply OF
money appears to be ample for all the
wants Of legitimate business and the
banks can and undoubtedly will issue
more notes as circumstances require.
They can also be depended upon, as a
matter Of self-interest, to withdraw cir
culation whenever the amount Of their
note issues shall exceed the supply. This
has been the experience of years and
there is no reason to think Il will not con-
tinue to be- AS to the contention that
the greenbacks must be retired as one
means of securing perfect currency con-
ditions, popular sentiment is overwhelm-
ingly against it and is very likely TO
long remain so. OF course there will be
propositions for currency reform pre-
scented in congress, but it is safe to say
that none so far suggested will be
adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

COUNSEL TO THE COLORED RACE.
The address OF President Roosevelt to
the students OF the Tuskegee institute
merits the careful consideration OF all
intelligent members of the colored race
throughout the country. II contains
sound and practical counsel which II fol
lowed by the colored people would place
them in a position TO overcome a great
deal of the prejudice against them and
greatly improve their material and so
cial condition. ThereNs nothing new in
what the president advised. II is the
same counsel that has long been given
the race by it's wiser leaders, such men
as Booker T. Washington. 1t is simply
that they shall apply themselves to such
Industrial employments as will insure
them a livelihood and a measure Of in
neutrality-suspicious. in which they
will be upon an equality with the white
worker in skill and therefore able to
command equal compensation.
The president said that the profess
sional and mercantile avenues to sue
cess are overcrowded and for the present
the best chance of success awaits the
worker at some mechanical trade or on
the farm, "for this man will almost GER
tainly achieve industrial independence"
1t is a fact which every observer of ex-
listing conditions is familiar with that the
professions are overcrowded. Every
year adds hundreds to their ranks, very
many of whom never attain success. In
the mechanical callings, on the other
hand, the supply does not increase as
rapidly as the demand, at least in this
country. Our great material progress is
calling constantly for more labor and
today in almost every portion of the
country there Is a lack of skilled work
ers. This nation will continue to grow.
The limit of it's progress is very remote.
There will be work in the future years
for all who are able and willing to per
form 1t and the competent mechanic,
whether he be black or white, will al
ways be able to find a market for his
labor. The colored man who has me-
chanical skill has a great advantage
over those of his race who do not pos
sess It. .s
There is no question that the Tuske-
gee institute is doing a great work, in
dustrially and morally, for the colored
race. 1t is one of the most thoroughly
practical educational institutions in the
country and one of the most important
and salutary things which 1t seeks to
impress upon it's students is that they
should make themselves useful in the
field Of labor and that more benefit and
greater independence is to be found In
this than in the pursuit Of politics.
President Booker T. Washington Of the
institute has always urged this. AS to
what was said by Mr.. Roosevelt in re-
gard to moral and social obligations, it
is sufficient to say that it is altogether
judicious and commendable. He told
the students that they must by precept
and example lead their fellows toward
sober, industrious, law-abiding lives.
"You are in honor bound" said the pres
ident, ito join hands in favor of law and
order and to war against all crime, and
especially against crime by men Of your
own race, for the heaviest wrong done
by the criminal is the wrong to his own
race" Such counsel cannot fail to have
influence with the intelligent men OF the
colored race.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
THE RUSSIAN STRIKES.

The strikes in Russia have become so
widespread and formidable that it would
seem the government cannot delay ac-
tive measures to check their growth and
endeavor to satisfy the demands of those
already engaged in them. With the cap
ital of the country cut OFF from railroad
and telegraphic communication, trans
portation stopped in large part of the
empire, factories and workshops closed
and hundreds of thousands of people on
the verge Of starvation, the Russian gov
eminent has q problem on its hands
scarcely less difficult and perplexing
than was the war in the far east.
The situation is the natural and In
evitatle result Of the monumental mis-
takes which the government has been
making for several years. The bureau
cratic regime not only brought about the
destructive war, but has persistently
robbed and oppressed the people, until
the heavy burdens imposed upon them
have become uncomfortable. The Russian
peasantry is the poorest in the world
and the workingmen Of the country are
not very much better of than the peas
antry. Heavy taxes and increased cost
of living weigh heavily upon them and
the prospect of any relief is dismal.
The situation has assumed decidedly
revolutionary aspect and the warning OF
Count Witte that a continuation of the
strike can only result in bloodshed may
have little effect upon men to whom
there is little choice between death and
such a wretched existence as they are
now leading. Manifestly the Russian
government is confronted with a crisis
that will put IL to severe test.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
THE COUNTRY SCHOOL.
st. Louis Globe-Demoorat.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
In sweet October's short'ning days,
When comes the purple. smoky haze
OF many an Indian summer morn,
when through the rustling blades Of corr
The winsome winds of autumn play
No trace OF winter, cold and gray
Then fancy takes a backward flight,
Forgotten pleasures come to light,
me run and frolic,, rigid rule,
or childhood's toy-the country SCHOOL,
The course of study was not high,
But small boys oft were made to sigh,
win eyes upon the dog-eared book,
Not daring otherwheres to look;
The rule of three" they pondered DER,
And sadly unused on Webster's lore;
McGuffey's readers were the 10Y
OF every story-loving boy
The teacher at his desk and stool
Was tsar and sultan In the school
But minds Oppressed would soon rebound
When came the call OF fox and hound"
And town BALI had it's devotees,
Who scorned all games that proffered ease;
With laughing eye and rosy cheek
The girls would play at "hide-and seek"
When books" were called Ewiths tinhlinB
A thirsty crowd stood round the wen,
Waiting their parched lips to cool
Before the grind Of country SCHOOL,
Where are the boys who played with me
In long, gone days of used to be7'
All. some are sleeping. calm and still,
BY Salem church-on Goshen HILL
And some are living, brave and strong,
To lift their voice against all wrong,
And in the pulpit or the pew
Upheld the good, stand by the true
Thank God for all-the kindly rule,
And lessons learned in country school!
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
WILL CONGRESS DO IT'S DUTY.
Forecast of the Battle for Railroad
| Rate Regulation.
Philadelphia North American.

Philadelphia North American.
No wonder the companies are vehemently
against the president. II the secrets of
some railroad bookkeeping could be re-
yealed we should probably have disclosures
by the side OF which the life insurance
revelations in New York would seem like
the innocent games of a kindergarten. The
railroad history in the United States Is
largely a history of crime, and many a
fine reputation would be furnished II 1t
could be read in large letters by public
examination OF accounts.
One of the crimes most frequently per-
petrated is to use the power OF the common
carrier 20 help one shipper to destroy the
business OF other shippers This Rockefel-
Ter method of piracy has fourished for
many years, and It is in operation at the
present time. II congress shall do its duty
the bold and able man in the White House
will stop it. and for good and all.
viii congress do its duty? The house al
most assuredly will Despite the fact that
the representatives have their pockets
stuffed with unlawfuly issued passes, and
that every man OF them I'm accepting passes
has accepted a retainer from the companies
we believe the house will adopt such bill
as the president and the people want. The
next congressional election is but year
away. and thert are few representatives
who like to think of facing an angry con-
stituency in September and october OF next
year.
The obstruction will be in the senate
There sit dozens OF the representatives Of
the railroad companies. There Is ChaunceS
Depew. with the money OF the Equitable
policy holders in his pocket and the ensigT
OF the New York Central railroad on his
front. There sits Thomas c. Platt, OF th'
| United States Express company. and For
aker OF Ohio. a railroad-ridden and boss
enthralled state. There sit many other meT
who owe their presence in the loftiest leGis
lative body in the world TO corporation in
/ huence and who will serve the corporation
| first and the people last. Who would expec
Boies Penrose TO disobey the orders OF thu
Pennsylvania Railroad company that h
might promote the welfare OF the merchants
| OF Pennsylvania?
The senate viii be reluctant and recall
/ citrant aud ugly; but, sooner OF later, 1
must surrender The whole nation Is benin.
the president; a nation that has born'
with the insOlence and brigandage OF thu
/ transportation companies until the wrOnl
/ has become actually intolerable. TIT
American people intend to bring the rail
roads into subsection 10 law, and TO hav'
/ fair play the absolute rule; and they arr
stronger than the companies they vii
/ surely Win In the long run.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
PoIiticaI Grafters Must Go.
Minneapolis Journal.

At Atlanta the president took char
acteristic shot at the element which con-
strues practical politics to mean nothing
but dirty politics.; in other words graft
politics. The president has given the coun-
try an illustration Of practical politics
which is not dirty; Governor Folk has
given another, and Mr.. Jerome has given
another. The country is learning that the
word politics has a legitimate meaning.
The men who so into politics to do for
their country, state or city are learning to
be as practical as the fellows who so Into
politics to do their country. state or city.
The most practical thing the good poll
tician can do Is to help the bad politician
into jail. This is the way Folk began and
this is the way Roosevelt and Jerome are
doing.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
As 70 cuRRENor LEa1sLArIoN.

The recent national convention of
bankers made some suggestions in re-
gard 10 currency legislation. Referring
TO this a leading financial journal re-
marks that it is entirely improbable that
congress will take any step in the d.
rection OF currency reform; the people
re not ready for it," In other words
e existing conditions are working so
satisfactorily that there is no demand on
the part OF the business interests Of the
country for any change. As a matter Of
fact, it is unquestionably the very gen.
eral feeling among business men that
congress ought to let the currency alone,
since any so-called reform legislation at
this time would most probably result in
disturbing the satisfactory conditions
and thus operating TO the disadvantage
of business.
II would lie extremely difficult TO dem
onstrate wherein any reform" is neces-
sary. II is easy to say that there should
be greater elasticity to the bank rate
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

The onslaught made by the local dem
ocratic organ on the personnel of what
it calls "Rockefeller's educational
board" does not go into quite sufficient
detail. 1t neglects to say, for example,
that George Foster Peabody, the secre-
tary of the board. is right now treasurer
Of the democratic national committee,
doubtless put there because of his sup
posed ability to shake down others of
"the seevnty-two financial oligarchs' for
the benefit of democratic candidates.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
railroad Rate Regulation.

FOTIIdnu UItBUHIdII'
In this matter the people are with the
president. He was elected to do exactly
the sort of thing which he is now endeav-
oring to do, and he will have the unani-
nous support of the nation until he has ac-
complished il. The opposition Of the senate
has to be reckoned with. but even the SEN
ate must bow to the will of the people. In
a square conflict between the American
nation and it's servants in the senate no
one can doubt which would be defeated.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
OvercrowdInE the junk Pile.

Congressman Lands, chairman OF the
subcommittee Of the congressional printing
investigation commission, says the govern
ment wastes 100000 annually in printing
and that 1.-The situation fairly shrieks for
correction" When the pub. docs. reach
this alarming stage even congress may de-
eide to cut down the flood Of printed mat
ter that piles up unread and much Of IL
undistributed.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

with both parties to a wager dead and
no trace left by the stakeholder, residents
OF Brooklyn are in a puzzled frame OF
mind.
The bet was between Harry SchwaR-
wedel and Amos Hillman and depended
on which died first. Each backed his be-
lief with collateral. 1t is said 500 d side
was the amount. but the identity OF the
man who held the stakes remains a Sc
cret
schwanwedel was a bachelor and had
retired from business with a competence
Of $4,000
What might have been the prospect OF
contented declining years was marrCd by
a nervous trouble which precludsd happl-
ness SchWanwedel was IS years old. Hill
man was younger. He, also. suffered from
physical Rilment In meeting, they com
pared notes of their melancholy and be-
came friends.
IT don't think I am long for this world, -
said schwanwedel when they were aim
lessly conversing one day.
II feel eaid Hiilman, that / am liable
to be taken away any minute"
"Ah but you are young and will survive
| me" responded the elder man.
BET you / die first" said Hiilman.
Done" was schwanweders reply
schwanwedel disappeared on October 8
Last Saturday his body was taken from
the bay
Nelghbors went to tell Hillman he had
1 lost his bet. but he. too, had disappeared
Monday his body was taken from the
! water at sixty-hfth street
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

Organized labor has made its choice of
candidates for the county ticket by ref
erendum and we shall discover whether
the workingmen ratify the referendum
when the returns come in from the cleo
ton one week from next Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

When Charles G. Dawes lived at Lin
coin he was the most pronounced anti
corporation man in Nebraska. but since
he moved to Chicago and became iden-
tilted with several trusts he has seen a
new light and can no longer see any.
thing wrong in corporate monopoly. This
is only another instance OF mans change
through environment
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

Outsiders may easily believe that the
present Russian. strike is under the per-
sonal supervision of men who want no
change in existing conditions, for a dis
play OF force at this time only plays
into the hands of the reactionaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

Remember that under the decision
rendered by Judge Troup the registra-
ton on primary election day last month
does not count. Every voter who regis
tered then must register again, or else
lose his vote this fall and be barred
from voting at the primary election for
city officials next spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

French bankers are rejoicing to think
that they secure the greater part Of the
new Russian loan, and it has been only
short time since they were wondering
where they were to get the interest on
the securities they then held. Another
victory for peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
One set Of nnoka.

hdnHdH NIIY sun
II the presidents suggestion should be
framed Into law-that only one set OF books
be allowed to big corporations that are
subject to public supervislon-it is greatly
to be feared that none Of them would
again be able to show that It was running
its business at a loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

The employment of press agents" TO
counteract the effect of the testimony Of
life insurance officials would indicate
that the reputation of the officers must
be saved at the expense of policy-holders
who still foot all the bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
Crooked Mark Looks straight.

The most depressing feature Of the revela-
tons in the insurance investigation In
New York ia that the men whose peculiar
proceedings are being illuminated by the
bright light Of publicity seem 70 have hon
estly believed that they were honest
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

Congressman Campbell OF Kansas
threatens to run for congress and the
United States senate at the same time
Now we see what Nebraska precedent
mhy do.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

Those California solicitors who have
been writing insurance on persons long
since dead at least saved the supreme
officers from fear Of rebellion on the
part OF the policy-holders.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

Automobile races are to be run in Ha-
vana this month, and If the chauffeurs
have ordinary luck habitues of the bull
ring may be given taste of real slaugh-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

According to the senior fakery. many
republicans have put on Tracy badges.
Where did they get them? Did they
draw them out Of the Tracy slot ma
chimes?
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

II may not be nepotism to have Ave
members of the Fleming family drawing
pay out OF the city treasury at one time
hut 1t comes perilously near the limit
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

That Chicago packing house made the
mistake OF its life when It delivered
sausages preserved with boracic acid to
the navy. Secretary Bonaparte has a
reputation to maintain.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

II now transpires that it was the
brewers OF Kansas City, Kan, who
closed the "joints," and they can be de-
pended upon to open them again as soon
as the weight on "the lid" is lightened.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26

minneapolis lTlpune.
The keynote OF American politics for the
next few years is going to be war on
graft
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-26
POINTED PLEAsANTRIEs.

Can you give me references from your
last placer"
mo ma'am The last woman / worked
fur was Mrs. Lippy, that used to live next
door to you. She an l couldn't get along
at ALL You don't know how mean she is
l could tell ever so many"
You may come, Chicago Tribune.