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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
4 SUCCESSFUL EXPOSITION.

The Lewis and Clark exposition,
which will close ten days hence, has
been entirely successful from financial
standpoint. According to a statement
made by its president, the exposition
company will have a surplus of from
100000 to $4,000 and will be able to
pay back on approximately 100000 of
stock between 25 and 40 per cent. Pres
ident Goode is quoted as saying: "Ac-
cording to present conjectures this will
be the most successful of any of the
worlds fairs, from a financial stand
point, with the sole exception of Oma-
has Transmississippi exposition in 1898.
The Omaha fair was smaller In scope;
1t covered less area and was less ex-
pensive to operate because the scope of
its operations was not so extensive as
ours. Omaha, also, possessed the ad-
vantage Of a far more populous country
surrounding it."
The managers Of the Portland exposi-
ton are certainly to be congratulated
upon the success they have achieved,
which is much beyond what was gener-
ally expected. Indeed 1t was a quite
common belief that the enterprise
would be a failure financially. The re-
suit shows with what generous loyalty
1t has been supported by the people of
the coast and also that it has attracted
many from other parts of the country.
1t has been a good investment in all
respects, doubtless contributing much
to the material welfare of Portland.
The close Of this exposition will ter
inmate such enterprisesAip in this country
for many years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
REAL RATE MAKING.
A sO-CaIIed "science" RudeIy Shat
tered by Men Who Know.
PlttsburR DisDatch

ShaN-
tered by Men Who Know.
Pittsburg Dispatch.
II is a cruel and ironic fate that de-
crees, just after the railroad interests and
their various senator's had got done pro-
mitigating their theory that the making
OF freight rates is such an occult and del
icate science that it will produce universal
smash If governmental regulation lays
rash hand on it, to have President
Ripley add his testimony to that of Presl-
dent Stickney that the way rates are really
made is to have the big trusts dictate
them to the railroads.
President Ripley backs his assertions
by the fact that under the dictation of the
Beef trust the rate on dressed beef from
Kansas City to Chicago, which should
be higher than the rate on live stock.
is actually less. and as a result his company
loses money on every car OF dressed beef
hauled between these two points. See in
what shape this leaves the corporate gos-
pei!
The government must not regulate rates
because that would introduce an outside
and inexpert influence which might dis
turb the nicely adjusted balance and in
volve the possibility that the railroad
profits would be encroached upon. But
hiO aNAhoi AatN ny the testimony OF these
railroad authorities is that the trusts can
and do exercise this very dictation. They
can disturb that nice and delicate adjust
ment by the simple method Of ordering
the railroads what rates TO make, with the
result OF infilcting actual loss. II is 20
be noted that the Railroad Gazette in its
attack on President Roosevelt practically
corroborates the statements OF Messrs Rip
ley and Stickney, with the variation of
implying that the railroads will get some
money by accepting the trust dictation OF
rates.
The attitude OF the railroads. therefore,
is practically that the government must
not exercise power which they surrender
TO the trusts This gives a striking express
sion to the corporate view as TO the To-
cation OF real power But Il also discloses
that for the legitimate interest of railroad
stockholders It would be wise to lodge
the ultimate rete-making power in some
body that will not be so completely subject
to the trusts as the railroads confess
themselves to be.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Is no assurance that 1t may not be re-
newed at any time. When Secretary
Taft visited China he made such in
vestigation as he could Of the boycott
and said that the Chinese merchants
had lost so heavily by it that they were
not disposed to continue it, This state
ment seems to be borne out by subse-
quent circumstances. 1t is still true.
however, that American trade has suf-
fered from the Chinese resentment and
in the event of congress refusing TO do
anything to remove objection to the law
IL Is probable there will be renewal
of the movement against American
goods. II is evident that the Importance
of the matter is duly appreciated by
the administration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

One of the high school cadets In a
contribution to our letter box protests
against compulsory military drill at the
high school, asserting that many of the
poorer boys have been driven out Of
school by the compulsory features. This
is a serious Indictment which if true
calls for consideration and remedy at
the hands of the school board. The tax
payers Of Omaha who support the high
school do not want the children Of poor
parents to be barred from it's benefits.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE.

THE APPRoPRIA TONS COMMITTEE.
| Speaker Cannon, whose reelection is
assured will have no more important
duty than that OF constituting the com
mittee on appropriations and especially
Of selecting the chairman of that com
mittee. The speaker is understood to be
in favor Of reducing government ex-
penditures. He is opposed to revision Of
the tariff and does not think it desirable
to increase internal taxes To bring
the expenses Of the government within
the revenue there must be reductions
and how these can be effected without
impairlng the efficiency OF the public
service is a question for the house com
mittee on appropriations.
In the making up Of that committee
it is naturally expected that Mr.. Cannon
will choose men who are known to be
favorable TO judicious economy. The
craftsmanship is of course vital. Several
representatives are being talked Of for
the position and apparently most promi-
nent among them is Mr.. Burton Of the
Twenty first Ohio district. The Cleve-
land Leader has asked the opinion Of
n number OF his colleagues and they
generally favor his appointment. Mr..
Burton has had extended experience as
member of the house and is recog-
nized as one of its ablest members He
is clear-headed, industrious and forceful
and at the head of the house appropri-
ations committee would undoubtedly be
found an earnest champion of a reduc-
ton in government expenditures wher-
ever it can practically be done. 1t has
been objected to Mr.. Burton that he
has some times not been in full accord |
with the policies of his party, but of |
course there is no question as to his |
republicanism and the fact that he has |
occasionally differed with the party |
leaders does not unfit him for the chair |
manship of the appropriations commit
tee.
There is needed in that position a |
man of sound judgment, earnest purpose |
and force, and 1t can be very conf
IDENTIFY predicted that such a man will !
be selected by Speaker Cannon. Every
body knows that there must be either
a cutting down of public expenses or
provision made for more revenue and It
is not to be doubted that the very gen.
eral sentiment is in favor of reducing
expenses. 1t is believed that President
Roosevelt will urge this in his annual
message. and possibly point out some
OF the ways in which it can be accom-
plished without doing any injury to the
public service. There must be a stop
to deficits. They have a disduieting effect
and are indefensible in time of peace
and Of great national prosperity. No
one advocates the building up Of a large
surplus in the treasury and the locking
up of money that should be in the chan
nels of trade, but on the other hand IL
Is manifestly undesirable to have in
rreasing deficits. What is needed is
that the business of the government
shall be conducted so as not to exceed
the revenues and that 1t is practical to
10 this there can be no reasonable doubt
1t will be the duty of the house appro-
oriations committee of the Fffty-ninth
congress to make a judicious reduction
n expenditures and to firmly insist upon
I.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
CanadR's Regrets.
Toronto Star.

Nearly every man in Canada who reads
the newspapers has felt shame for his
country because Of the long delay in turn
ing over Gaynor and Greene to the United
States authorities. They are charged with
frauds to the amount OF 100000, and by
one means and another they have made
use Of the Canadian courts and processes
of law to resist extradition for the past
three or four years. II is a reproach to
this country, which, more than most coun-
tries, has prided itself on the swift and
unerring processes of Justice where crimi-
nails are concerned. The law forms a pre-
posterous maze of difficulties where a man
has wealth enough to hire half a dozen
keen lawyers TO plan a campaign
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

The death of Richard F. Clarkson of
Des Moines takes away one Of the pio-
neers of western journalism. The Des
Moines Register under the Clarksons
was easily the newspaper of foremost
influence in Iowa, and its commanding
position was due in large part to the
directing mind of Richard P. Clarkson.
Although for some years he has been
practically retired from public life, his
departure marks the removal of one Of
Iowa's prominent citizens.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

trouble with a neighbor of mine. His was
genuine case. He had II so badly that he
married a grass widow.-Chicago Tribune
Mamma - asked the society leaders lit
tie girl. will everybody that's good 60 to
heaveH?"
Yes, my child"
But, mamma"
What IS It, dear7"
How about people outside our set?"-
Pittsburg Post.
What makes that great man so cynical
about fame?"
He has just smoked one of the cigars
that were named after him. "-Washington
Star.
Fair Visitor-Here, my poor man, are
some roses for you. What can l do TO
make you comfortable?
lady.
Fair sitor-Mistake-how?
Prisoner-Im only here fer porch
climbin'. Yerll find the guy that killed
his wife in tn mex cell.--Cieveand Leader
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
TO the Farmer, GreetInEi
Cincinnati Enquirer.

NIIIVIHIdII ENQUIRER,
This year the American farmer, whether
he has coaxed his crop from the granite
rocks OF New England or gathered II
where the earth is so kind that just tickle
her with hoe and she laughs with a
harvest is expanding under the genial
glow Of a successful season. AS all over
the land he sits down with his family about
him at his groaning table TO celebrate
his harvest home, let us all wish him
many seasons to come more abundant even
than this one. and drink his health in
Douglas Jerrold's toast "The life of a
husbandman! A life fed by the bounty
of earth and sweetened by the airs Of
heaven"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
cABrNEr ooNsIpERs EXCLUSION

The Chinese exclusion law and the
boycott OF American goods resulting
from that policy were among the mat
tiers considered by the cabinet at the
first meeting since the presidents vaca-
ton. Mr.. Roosevelt has shown a great
deal OF interest in the exclusion question
and doubtless will have some recon-
mendation to make to congress respect
ing it. He has done what he could to
effect a mitigation of the course which
the immigration authorities had been
pursuing in the enforcement of the ex-
clusion law and 1t remains for congress
70 determine whether or not the law
shall be modified so as to remove the
objection to it urged by the Chinese
government That does not apply to the
exclusion of coolies or labOrers, but
simply to those persons coming here
from China who are merchants, tour
lists or students. 1t is the fact that
these classes have been subjected TO
harsh treatment and humiliating hard
ships which has caused resentment in
China and caused the movement hostile
10 American trade.
AS to the boycott, IL appears that
the action OF the imperial government
has about put stop to 1t, though there
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Miss Mary q. Hay, treasurer OF the New
York Equal Suffrage league:
Against the testimony of Grover Cleve-
land concerning woman suffrage there is an
abundance of evidence from states where
women vote that IL has proved a purifying
influence in politics and helpful factor
in society. For my part, prefer to take
the testimony OF the people who know
woman suffrage in actual practice"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has
promised to attend the corn contest
scheduled to come off at Lincoln in De-
cember. Secretary Wilson once forgot
to put Nebraska in the list of corn belt
states and if anything is needed to pre-
vent a repetition of this mistake an in
spection of the prize corn ears raised
by Nebraska boys and girls will surely
do the work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
unriraIed MaRnanImitr.
Portland OregoniAn.

Quite magnanimous OF Mr.. Bryan to
leave things in the hands OF the president
till he gets back. Yet you may be sure
that Mr.. Bryan would never go away and
leave II he wasn't sure that everything
is all right. However. II everything doesn't
pan out we'll, We live in hope that Mr..
Bryan may be persuaded to tell us what's
the matter when he returns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Leaders en- the Suffrage Movement
sneak out.

speak out
Former President Grover Cleveland's pa
per against woman suffrage. summarized
in a recent issue OF The Bee, has called out
symposium Of vigorous replies from lead
ers in the suffrage movement. These re-
plies NIL page Of the New York Sunday
Herald A few paragraphs from each will
indicate the feelings OF the writer's.
Rev. Anna NJ. Shaw. president OF the
women's National Suffrage association:
After Mr.. Cleveland's recent sweeping
denunciaton Of women's clubs. II is not
surprising to read an argument by him
against equal suffrage. His first article
showed him to be very imperfectly ac-
quainted with the good work that women's
clubs are actually doing all around him.
His second article shows him to be even
less acquainted with the facts in regard
to equal suffrage, which he has not had
much opportunity to observe.
Mr.. Cleveland says that most women
do not desire the ballot Most women I'M
doubtedly are Indifferent. but Of those who
take any lively interest in the question
either way the large majority are in favor.
This has been demonstrated in every state
where petitions for suffrage and re-
monstrances against It have been sent to
the legislature
Theodore Roosevelt recommended
woman suffrage in his message to the
legislature, to the great horror Of the con-
servatives, when he was governor OF New
York. And on this question the facts Of
experience bear out the views OF our pres
ent president, who faces toward the future
rather than those of our former president.
who faces toward the past"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

he is right; he Is as near the people as
was Lincoln as ready for scrap as was
jackson, as austere when the occasion calls
for It as was Washington. In the mean
time. the subject on which he devotes most
OF his time is how best to serve his fellow
countrymen and humanity Eanernllv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

France is anxiously awaiting the re-
port of Judge Calhoun on the situation
in Venezuela. What would it do If the
judge should withhold his report until
Commissioner Garfield makes public his
report on the investigation of the oil
Industry
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

IL is now announced that the Civic
Federation attorney wants to postpone
the second Dennison trial until the De-
cember term. Why not ask for a post
ponement until after the spring election
In order that Dennison may be again in.
jeeted into the coming city campaign
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

President Mccall alleges that a ma
jority Of the life insurance bills intro
duced in state legislatures are hold
up" measures. AS few OF these bills
have become laws the allegation may
point the way to new developments in
the investigation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
Tnke In AN the Rrnirer..

SpIlnBneld kepubnCan.
MI Carnegie is doing his best for the
peace Of the world, but his scheme for an
alliance between Great Britain, France and
the United States to prevent war, is not
yet within the range of practical politics
While those three powers were watching
the rest Of the world with big stick. who
would watch them? A pact of peace should
take in all the big bruisers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

1t has apparently come about that
meeting Of the city council in Omaha
would not be recognized as the real
thing nowadays unless the debate were
punctuated from time to time with
references to liars and towards
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Now that the Esch-Townsend bill is to
be amended to cover private car lines
and terminal charges, the managers Of
railroads may be sorry they discovered
the weak spots of existing laws so early.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

In the exchange of prisoners Russia
releases 1896 Japanese and Japan $4,000
Russians. The difference may not only
reflect the fighting qualities of the ma
tons, but also accounts for Japan's will
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Fortunately for the reputation of
Aaron Burr, he left no descendants Of
his name. With grandson dismissed
from the army and another descendant
In Europe lodging insurance investiga-
tors Alexander Hamilton does not fare
so well.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

The judges and clerks Of the recent
primary election will receive only So
pay for more work than has been re-
quired Of them at any previous election.
They win set even, however, In Novem-
Der. when they draw full rations while
letting the voting machines do the bal
lot counting for them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Some Of the land fencers and their
sympathizers may find that intimidating
a witness for the federal government is
an offense more sure of punishment than
defying Uncle Sans land laws.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Paul Morton's salary should not be
positively fixed until it is learned just
how much he does not spend for ques-
tonable purposes. 1t may be that he
will save enough to make 100000 look
like "a mere bagatelle."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

The lone democrat in the city council
does not seem TO lie any different from
the republicans in the city council so far
as devotion to the interests of the vari-
GUS franchised corporations is concerned
except that he has louder voice and
makes more noise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
The President.
Goodwin's Weekly

He is the ivest president that this coun-
try has ever had; has clearer idea OF the
wants and modes OF thought OF the whole
country than any other president ever had:
IL the easiest one 10 approach and the
hardest one TO throw down when he thinks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
weapons that Count.

ThIIHutIphIH TItss,
What the woman suffragists want to do
is to search the bright lexicon OF wo-
mans rights for some mammoth words
to hurl at ex-President Cleveland. Moth
ing scares him like big words.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

The report of an airship in collision
with hagpole foreshadows the news of
mishaps which may be as common in
A. d. zoos as railroad accidents are to-
day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

With DIR. Pearsons following Chan
cellor Andrews, it seems that John D..
Rockefeller is having his innings in the
game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Advices from Moravia may show
why the word 'Morayian" is connected
with lovers Of peace in the United
States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

The Hon. p Grove of Butte, Mont,
promises to play the penitent, but it is
to be feared he has waited too long to
reap a very large crop of sympathy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Captain Taggart speaks in favor of
the army canteen and it must be admit
ted that he is qualified as an expert.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
secret of ROCKIES Happiness.

Perhaps it is only a coincidence that kero-
sene rose steadily during the week pre-
ceding the day Mr.. Rockefeller called the
happiest of his life.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Judged by the record Of gate receipts,
the institution of the street fair has not
yet survived it's usefulness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

In the fight between Nevada and the
New York Life Insurance company the
people at large will discount what each
may say about the other.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Banker Schiff is right in saying that
no law can make dishonest man hon
est, but law sometimes serves to keep a
dishonest man from carrying out his
ends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrarIly should have The Bee
mailed TO them. IL II better than
n daily letter from home. Ad-
dress viii be changed as often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
FATHER TIME DEFENDED,
New Orleans Times-Democrat.

New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Time a thief? No, neverl
Times an honest wight,
Gracious, tender, clever,
Far from dark alright.
What he takes is taken
Not in wrath and gloom:
For the fruit that's shaken
Other fruit will bloom!
For the raven tresses
And the fire of youth,
Children's soft caresses-
Fair exchange, 4 sooth!
For ambitions pleasure,
In the days of deRfth
Wisdom comes to measure
What ambitions WORTH
For the hasty learning,
lily tempered zeal.
Tolerance discerning
Time will us reveal
For the sole reliance,
Bruited loud abroad.
On the strength of science,
Comes the thought of GodI
For the shining morning
or the pleasant day,
Eve with it's adjoining,
White and pearl and gray;
For the rays of sunshine 1900 au
At the mornings bars,
Come Chow more than one shirieD
Nights unnumbered stars!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Muggins-If there is one thing 1 dislike
more than another II is 10 see man make
a fool of himself
Mrs. Muggins-What a pity you were not
born blind my dear.-Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05
sTATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

bIAIEMENI OF CIRCULATION.
state Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
C &C. Rosewater, secretary OF The Bee
Publishing Company being 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 September. 1905 was as folloWa:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

The Doctor-You would be surprised to
know how many persons merely think they
have hay fever"
The Professor-Yes, but that wasn't the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

Mrs. Belle de Rivera, president OF the
New York Equal Suffrage league:
Mr.. Cleveland has himself proved that
the masculine intelligence may be clouded
by sentiment. If women are businesslike
in the many trades, professions and COM
mercial enterprises in which they now have
a place, they are losing that kind of trust
fulness which has prevented them from
carrying on successful business undertake
ings.
"Mr. Cleveland deplores an outspoken dis
content, yet he must admit that discomfort
is but a step toward betterment OF condl-
lions, and it is to be hoped that the same
healthy discomfort will remain in evidence
until the rights of free people are &C
corded to the women in every state Of the
union"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-05

First Roman (while Rome is burning)-
Just listen to Nero's playing Dost ap-
preciate his marvellous technique?
Second Roman-Hardly. I'm in the fire
insurance Enthusiastically Eagle.