The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-04-20
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

to the commissariat regulating the
burning of Russian stores. 1t is prob
ably the first instance in the history
of war that such an order was issued.
1t has been the habit of those In
charge of stores whenever they saw
the Japanese afar off to burn all the
stores In sight and prepare to hike. In
some instances the Japs changed their
course and did not come where the
stores were at all.
M. Witte has been known for long
time, not only as an able statesman,
but very conservative one. He has
held many Offices and rendered service
of the greatest value to Russia. When
the finances of the empire were in a
hopeless middle, White Strengthened
them out. He has had sense enough
to see that the revolution in Russia
will never go backward and that the
best thing to do is grant some reforms.
The grand dukes have pounced down
upon him and blocked every effort
he has made in that direction. He has
resigned every Office and will leave the
empire. That is pretty good sign Of
what is coming on May day.
Rockefeller's New York city gas
company pays 8 per cent dividends on
$50 100000 OF stock, per cent inter-
est on $1O2,341,391 of bonds, while ac-
cording to the testimony given before
the investigating committee last week
the plant could be duplicated for some
thing less than $30,000,O00. That is a
sort of thievery, mostly from poor,
Woodworking people that ought to
make a devil ashamed of himself But
according to the new arrangement, the
devil and God have gone into partner
ship, the devil to furnish the money
and God the men to save the world.
We suppose that it is all right. Any
how, that is what the preachers on the
he Congregational church say.
Perhaps that court-martial which Is
,rying Stoessel for surrendering Port
Arthur will sentence him to go back
Ind fight the Japanese some more,
which would be a very severe SEN
ence for any Russian.
The railroads are to have new
nan in the house at Washington next
rear. Governor Mickey has called a
special election to fill the vacancy
.aused by sending Burkett to the SEN
tie.
The stories that the Associated
Press &c., aboutthe presidents hunt
re so silly and improbable that they
re really disgusting. That the presi-
ent will be put in front, that the game
possible will be driven before him.
knows. He sent in bearskinI
he first day he was out. If it was not
captured bear let loose in close prOx-
nifty to him, it probably had been
rallied for days by the skilled hounters
nd the president to it's hiding place.
my man knows that there is prob
bly, what happened. These guides
nd hunters who are along with the
resident, are not there to hunt for
themselves. They are there to see
nat all the game possible comes in
he range of the president rifle. That
eing the case how extremely silly it
! to send out columns of dispatches b
cling what mighty hunter the pres 2
lent is. The following is a sample 1
rot that the wires are carrying:
Big Jake Borah, known as the most
ltrepid bear hunter in the Rockies, )
nd the man who will take the most :
esperate chance in a ride after the
ogs, admits that even the mountain
uide of many years experience has 1
lany things to learn about riding. He
ays he. can teach the president moth c
lg." The editor of The Independent
as had considerable experience with
ucking broncos and riding horses
4 these plains and he knows that
hen he has been long at the desk
lat it takes some days to re-accus- u
I'M himself to the saddle. Any at !,
,mpt to compete with a man con- i
,antly in the saddle until after some P
avs or weeks of riding would be SIM q !
" childish. q
All sorts Of stories are being sent
YER the cables or manufactured in
lie Office Of the Associated Press, con-
arning affairs in Manchuria and the :