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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
THE SAME CID TACTICS.


That the railroads pursue no different
tactics in evading regulative legislation
in Nebraska than they do elsewhere is
exemplifed by what has just transpired
in two not distant states.
Down in Missouri the railroads have
just secured from a United States fed
eral court a temporary injunction re-
straining the state officers from enfor-
cling or attempting to enforce a maximum
freight rate law enacted by the last Mis-
souri, legislature The interesting part of
the allegations set up by the railroad at
torneys is that the rate schedule pre-
scribed in the new law would be prohibit
tive and would amount to a confscation
of their property. That certainly has
familiar sound to those who recall the
petitions and arguments advanced by the
railroads when they secured the nullifica-
ton Of the Nebraska maximum freight
rate law by federal court injunction.
Equally interesting is the case which
has just been submitted to the Illinois
Railway and Warehouse commission, In
stltuted by shippers demanding a read
justment of local freight tariffs imposed
by the railroads of that state. After
having Joined issue and denounced the
demand for reduction as unwarranted
and unjust, the railroad representatives
effected a compromise with the Chicago
Shippers association by granting relief
to Chicago alone and inducing the Chi
cago shippers to withdraw from the suit,
leaving the interior towns to hold the
sack. At this point, however, the game
seems to have slipped a cog because the
Railway and Warehouse commission re-
fuse to quash the case Notwithstanding
the withdrawal of the Chicago end, who
had been bought of, and overruling all
objections has taken the testimony and
arguments under consideration, promis-
ing a decision at an early day. When
the decision comes, should it be In the
form of new and reduced rate sched-
ule, the railroads may be depended upon,
to take the case into the courts and pro-
coed further by the injunction method.
The action Of the Nebraska railroads
in tying up the 1904 taxes levied upon
their property by federal court injunc-
ton is too recent to need relating. No
one would be at all surprised to find
them fighting the payment of taxes for
the current year in the same manner be-
fore the time they become delinquent.
Yet I'm the face OF all this the railroad
magnates profess to be astonished and
amazed at the growing antagonism to
their methods on the part OF shippers
and consumers. While pursuing policy
calculated to stir up popular resentment,
they imagine they can by paid literary
bureaus create public sentiment favor
able to continuance of their unre-
stricted license. Is 1t not about time for
the railroads to consider seriously
whether it is not advisable to schange
their tacticsl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

CHORUS.
Den I wish 1 was in Dixie,
Hooray! Hooray!
In Dixie land I'll took my stand,
To lib and die in Dixie!
Away, away, away down South in Dixiel
Away, away, away down South in Dixie!
Old Missus marry "win de weaber,"
William was a gay deceaber,
Look away look away, look away, DlIis
But when he puts his arm around 'er
he smiled as fierce as a forty-pounder,
LOOK away look away, look away, Dixie
His face was as sharp as a butchers
But dat did not seem to greab 'er.
land.
Old Missus acted the foolish part.
And died for the man dat broke her heart
LOOK away, look away, look away, Dixie
land.
Nov here's health TO the next old
And all the gals dat want to kiss US.
Look away look away. look away, Dixie
But it you want to drive away sorrow,
Come and hear dis mig tomorrow.
LOOK away look away, look away, Dixie
Oar buekwheat cakes and ingen batter
Makes you fat or a little fatter
LOOK away look away. look away. Dixie
Den hoe it down ana scratch your grab
, To Dixie's land I'm bound to trabble
land.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
FUTURE OF RURAL DELIVERY.
Sure to Come aa Time
Moves On.


Chicago Inter-Ocean.
We are never more proud OF the middle
west than when the semi-annual reports
OF the Postofice department tell u.s. as they
are bound TO do, that we lead all the other
sections OF the country In the matter OF
rural postal routes.
The rural population OF the middle west
would not now know how it could possibly
get along without its gate boxes. 1t cannot
realize. no matter how hard II may try,
how Il ever did get along in the days when
Il had 10 depend for its letters, newspapers,
circulars. almanacs, samples, and bills
upon the disposition OF the head OF the
house OF one Of the boys 20 ride to the
postofice.
Sometimes the roads were bad. Some
times, though not often, the temper OF the
head Of the house was bad. Sometimes the
boy who was sent in for the mail was
bad. Sometimes the malls that were sent
for never came because either the head
OF the house or the hired man or the
boy lost them on the way, or read the let
tiers and decided that they were not good
for the family. or lent the papers 20 a
neighbor, who forgot to return them.
But now all this is changed, and our
own Illinois continues 20 be the banner
state among the middle western states for
the number OF its rural free delivery
routes. as well as the intelligence Of the
people who are served thereby,
There is not a rural district in this state
that does not feel as II It could keep the
carriers busy on a large number OF addi-
tional routes. This is due to the increasing
demand for eievatins literature and sam
Piles from the eenters OF commerce.
When the husbandman or the housewife
can sit down and, by touching a
button. so to speak. have all that
Is bright and entertaining and en-
Tightening in literature, and all that is up
lifting in samples and portable in the way
OF household necessities, dispatched to the
farm gate, II is plain that the facilities by
which all this Is accomplished cannot be
too great yenlarged or improved.
The time is coming when every rural pos
tai box will have a telephone and wireless
telegraph connection. and Il Is far from
being a dream 70 predict that the day, or
rather the evening. Is coming when, after
the strenuous hours OF labor on the farm
are over the farmers family can gather
around the rural box and listen 20 selec-
tons from the Thomas orchestra. played
az the expense 81 the government. upon the
department Phonograph
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
MERCENARY AGITATION.
bostOn's stock PlunEer I'm the Plac.
of RefOrmer.

OF RefOrmer.
Chicago Chronicle.
The modern fad Of revilinE and IbeIin1
wealth and enterprise has developed aei-
tators Of many different kinds. but 70
Thomas w. lawson belongs the odious
distinction Of being the only one who a
aetuated simply by a mercenary desire 20
work the stock market.
We have agitators who HUNGER ana thirst
after notoriety only. agitators who vearn
Tor ONCE, for place and for power. aRita-
tors who are fanatically deluded by soma
old or new Nsm" which they hone to erect
upon the ruins OF the republic and aRitators
who are agttators because they are carried
away by the exuberance OF their own YER
bosity, but Thomas w. Lawson ia the op,,,
one who Dillories a whole nation I'm thu
selfish hope that he can start a panic in
stocks from which &c may be able 70
emerge with great fortune to his credit
1t is bad enough in all conscience for
such a man TO assail the foundations OF
credit and industry for a paltry prospect
OF personal gain. but when, as was the case
on Saturday in Kansas, he also advocates
revolution and bloodshed Il would appear
10 be time for decent men to trace his raw
ings TO their source and to judge them as
they deserve to be judged.
deferated and disappointed stock tob-
Der, consumed with envy and raneor, il
hardly the man successfully to arraign en-
masse the ofacial representatives OF the
people OF the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
INSURANCE SALARIES.

Mr. Morton has done what was ex-
pected in reducing Equitable society sal
aries. That company led all others in the
amount paid its executive officers, which
according % the Prick report was $44s,-
500 year. In addition to this a very
large sum was paid 70 employees, the sal
aries OF many Of these being excessive.
1t is stated that the reductions made will
effect a saving OF from $4,000 to $780,
600 a year.
The example thus set may have a sal
utary influence upon other companies
which may be paying eItravagant sal
aries. A material item in the cost Of life
Insurance in this country is that OF sal
aries and it is the Judgment OF those IA
miliar with the subject that the Amerl-
can people have been paying too much
for the administration OF their life insur-
ance. They have been paying far more
than the people Of any other country. 1t
is stated that In Germany Industrial In
surance, always the most costly to carry
on, is administered at a percentage OF
cost TO total income OF about Z, while the
percentage OF expense 70 income OF the
leading companies OF the United States
ranges from II to 80 and in the case Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
Giving Enect 90 High ideals.

The president says that men Of wealth
who run their business with cynical con-
tempt for the restrictions OF law are a men
ace TO the community. and that the ma
ton is in need OF high ideals. A very good
way TO establish these high ideals would
be to put into jail few OF the prominent
offenders guilty OF this menacing contempt.
Ideals cannot be established and main
tanned without action. and vigorous action
at that There Is now a good chance 70
bring this contempt 10 book and make the
law restricting the selfish operations OF
great wealth and greed moro than a mere
dead letter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

A delegation should at once be ap-
pointed to wait on Governor Mickey and
get him to call out the naval reserves
to reopen navigation on the Missouri
river. blocked by the stubbornness of
the man behind the Illinois Central
drawbridge. An open channel must be
maintained at the port of Omaha at
all hazards. even to the summoning OF
the battleship Nebraska and a regiment
OF horse marines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
Russin's Loss in Treasure.

FhlIadeIphia RECORD.
Since the war began Russia has drawn
down its treasury balance 451. 10000 rubles,
used up a special war fund of 140,oOo,0oO,
and borrowed 1,710,OOo.oOO rubles, showing
that the war has been costing It about
100000 rubles-$2 500. 0OO--daily. At the be-
ginning of the war 1t explained that its
ownership Of the Siberian railroad and a
fleet Of transports would enable It to carry
on war with very little more than peace
expenditures.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
Precedent. pIsregnrded.

Pittsburg Dispatch.
The record is now revived for the express
benefit OF Mr.. Root that Webster. Blaine,
Seward and Sherman found that the State
department is not an infallible stepping
stone to the presidency. But it is to be
remembered that this administration is not
bound by presidents. 1t is not so long
since good many people thought that a
vice president who had been made presi-
dent by the death of his predecessor could
not be cleo ted for another term.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
Cuttinr out the aPuII.n

NSW 1OIh nNehlh6 AOSN'
President Roosevelt's order forbidding offi-
GERS of the army or navy to seek promo
ton through pull" social or political, is
explicit and wholesome. II lived up To-, It
will do much to improve discipline, and
to relieve the authorities from irksome
solicitation. 1t is a sound principle which
the president lays down in saying that
any officer who seeks recommendations
or support" except that of his own reg
ord, should be debarred from promotion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

II is interesting TO note that the re-
doubtable Bob Clancy. having wiped out
the west half Of the Union Pacific bridge
between Omaha and Council Bluffs for
the purposes of taxation, has been over
10 Des MOines trying to wipe out the
east half as well. 1t remains to be seen
whether the blum will go with the COVER
nor of Iowa better than it did with the
governor of Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Minister Witte twice refused the posi-
ton OF plenipOtentiary OF Russia be-
cause be was not TO be granted sum
Client power; but what really is needed
Is some power which will prevent ST.
Petersburg diplomats from evading the
farms Of the agreement when made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
Those VINO own Kansas.

GeaVenWortn lNness
THE Deviin smashup has developed tho
fact that the Santa Fe railroad still owns
the state OF Kansas" says Nebraska
contemporary. Not exactly. The Santa Fe,
Of course, owns it's share, but the state
is really prorated among the several rail-
road corporations which do business in
Kansas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

The issue OF a call for the thirteenth
annual convention OF the National Irri-
cation congress is doubtless intended TO
remind us that the quest for additional
congressional appropriations for irriga-
ton projects instead of being ended by
the enactment Of the irrigation law has
been only begun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Nebraska has again claimed attention
at the Vatican with the now famous
case of the bishop of Lincoln. The
further the case goes the more 1t dem
onstrates the wisdom OF our Nebraska
supreme court in deciding to keep its
hands off.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
Facts to Think About.

In these days IL Is worth while 70 take
a few minutes on for cool reflection on the
statistical fact that ninety-nine banks out
Of a hundred are honestly and safely man
aged; that every well known insurance
company pays It's losses; that the average
man can travel a lifetime without even
seeing a railroad accident Lest We forget
and cut On our nosss 70 spite our faeea
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

The Missouri oil inquiry so far shows
that the Standard Oil company cannot
be accused Of lacking interest in the af-
fairs of its neighbors, even if the inter
est Is not ALWAYS friendly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Russia has decided not TO extradite
the mutineers from Roumania. AT this
distance the requisition plan looked fool
ish. as there appear to be enough revolu-
tonists remaining at home TO keep the
government busy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

The Illinois Central may change its
mind regarding the navagibihty of the
Missouri river when a government APP
preparation is needed for riprapping to
hold some Of its tracks in place.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

After the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION hustlers complete their present
undertaking, they might be pressed into
the service to raise the residue needed
to finish the Auditorium and pay on it's
debt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Senator Depew's statement that the
Depew Land company loan is a good In
vestment for the Equitable would be ac-
cepted more readily If the report OF the
receiver advised the operation OF the
cOncern
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany has rushed into court to prevent
the collection OF $190.33. assessed
against il as city taxes. Some big cor
porations do some very small things.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

New York Tribune.
A large number OF persons in Responsible
places whose practice has shown that they
did not believe in the old copybook maxim
Honesty is the best policy" are gradually
learning by experience that, after all, there
Is more wisdom In Il than they thought
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

South Omaha is also undergoing its
paving troubles. II is to be hoped our
sister city win get over them faster
than we in Omaha recovered from ours.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

The refusal OF Russian officials to give
the name OF the person who shot the
project OF police OF Moscow would indi-
cate that the germ Of treason has
reached circles supposed to have been
immune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Until deaths from heat cease few peo-
pie in New York will be inclined to feel
anything but envy when thinking of Elk
plorer Peary, who has started for the
north pole.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
No NoveIty in wind storms.

SIN. Mr. lawson should not be dis
heartened II his reception in the sunhower
state was not up 70 expectations Kan
sans have become 50 accustomed 10 wind
storms that they attract little attention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

In the printed volume of the Nebraska
session laws, just issued. the Dodge
primary law appears under the label Of
a bill introduced by Senator Thomas.
Still. what's In a nameY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
wnEN nilr or roWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porRriIy should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. II IL better than
a daily letter from home. Adj
dress win be changed aa often rs
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

1t seems that Tom Lawson is no more
willing to put his share back than any
OF the other leaders of the system"
with whom he has fallen out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
RootIaE Up Preeeaents.

Springfield Cdass) Republican.
Facts for the new secretary OF state to
consider; Only twice In It's history has
the republican party taken its presidential
candidate from an eastern state. and then
Il Was once defeated IL has never taken
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

two candidates SUCCESSFULLY from the east
and no party In the whole history OF the
country has ever succeeded In eleotne a
candidate from New York state twice IN
succession.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Since Chairman Morton has decided
to cut salaries Of all Equitable employees
obedience TO his injunction of silence
may be more difficult of enforcement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Don't be too impatient. The remedy
is not to be tipped of until a few more
numbers Of the magazine have been
sold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

A scheme is on foot TO reorganize and
reform the Russian navy. These polite
terms are doubtless used out of respect
TO the feelings of the car.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
soothing information.

Messrs. Fairbanks. Shaw and Foraker
have nothing 10 fear from the new secre-
tsry OF state at this period In the proceed
inss.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS;
G. G. Rosewater, secretary Of The bee
Publishing Company, DeinE 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 June. 1875. was as follows.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

tom" Lawson and Attorney Jerome
having both retired. the Kansas cyclone
again has the field to itself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
THE ORIGINAL DIXIE.
Louisville Herald

Louisville Herald.
! wish was in the land cotton,
Ola times dar am not forgotten
landl
In Dixie land, whar was born in
Early on one frosty mornin'
Look away, look away look away. Dixie
land.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Unfortunately the new Walter Scott
had no Lochinyar to tell of his wild ride
out Of the west.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Congressman Williamson is another
man who has apparently been guilty Of
carelessness in choosing a law partner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
LAUGHING GAS.

Friend-when are you going to take your
vacation7
Mr. Meekun-Im taking It now. My wife
and daughters are at the seaside.-Chicago
Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Mother-Mabel. that young man kissed
you twice to my knowledge; I don't know
how many times he kissed you after that
Mabel-Neither do /, mother. ! never was
good at mental artthmetic.-Philadelphia
Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Daily Bee without Sunday, one year. - 90
Daily Bee and Sunday, one year.......... SO
Illustrated Bee, one year..........s....... y
Sunday Bee, one year ...................... 80
saturday Bee. one year ................... i'9
Twentieth Century Farmer, one year., AW
DELIVERED BY CARRIER.
Daily Bee (without Sunday, per copy %
Daily Bee without sunday. per week. 'i re
Evening Bee without Sunday, per week 20
Evening Bee Including Sunday per 90.
week -
Complaints OF irregularities in delivery
should be addressed to City Circulation De-
partment
OFFICES.
Omaha-The Bee Building.
South omaha-City Hall building, Twenty
fifth and N streets.
Council Biuffs-lO Pearl street.
Chicago-16i0 Unity building.
New York-l509 Home Life Insurance.
building. |
Washington-5o1 Fourteenth street
CORRESPONDENTS
Communications relating TO news and edi-
torial matter should be addressed; Omaha
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REMITTANCES.
Remit by draft, express or postal order,
payable to The Bee Publishing Company.
only 2-cent stamps received in payment OF
mail accounts. Personal checks, except on
Omaha or eastern exchanges. not accepted
THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANh.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
A WESTERN EPITAPH.

A gun that was hot
And a deck that was cold;
A hand that was not
What q player should hold,
A word that was quick
And a draw that was quicker:
A date on a stick
Same old story. Let's LIQUOR!
Philadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

did it ever occur TO you that news is
like an egE7'
Full of meat you meanT'
mo; II it's bad II should be broken
gently. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Dear, dear" cIucked Mrs. Hen on re-
turning TO her nest after an afternoon
foraging tour in the barnyard II wonder
where that egg Is that was here when l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

It isn't always possible TO Judge how
popular a man was when he was living by
the number of hacks in his funeral pro-
cession.-Somerville Journal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Fond Papa-But look here, you're not
able TO take care of my daughter properly.
II should give her to you. And l can't
support both of you.
Brave Suitor-Oh. no. sir-I don't ask you
TO. 1t will be all right II you'll Just sup
port her-Tm used 20 grubbing for myself
Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Look at that messenger boy crawling
along there"
Yes with the Inevitable dime novel too.
l wonder what those things are published
for, anyway"
Il guess it's SO that those who are sup
posed to run may read. "-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14
DAVID HENDERsoN's LAST DAYS.
Former Speaker OF the House Worn
Out I'm Body and Mind.


Victim of slight stroke OF paralysis. a
warning Of his last days, worn and bent,
broken and disappointed in body and mind.
a mere shadow OF his former self, Hon.
David h. Henderson is waiting for the last
summons at his home in Dubuque, Ia
Three years ago. says a correspondent OF
the Chicago Inter Ocean, this wan and
faded man was a leader in the nation,
speaker and car" OF the national house
OF representatives, ruling that turbulent
body with a gavel that in his hand was as
a rod Of iron. For twenty years he had
been one OF its most popular members, as
well as most potent. Then he had been
called to the speakership; and then, at the
summit Of power, when his word made
and unmade laws and policies and men,
when the nod of his head OF the beck Of
his hand was as the sway Of a ruler's
scepter he fell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-14

Perhaps you mislaid It." remarked the
spring chicken.--Chicago Journal.