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Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
eRArr Is woRLp-w1nE.
other Lands Than ours Amicted with
the Disease.

st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The crookedness connected with the fur
nishing Of the army supplies TO England
In the Boer war Of lS99-l9O2 we're. Il Is now.
discovered, greater than were those witR,
which the United States was aflicted dur
Ing the Spanish war Of 1895. England had
an immense army I'm tho Transvaal from
first to last numbering at one time close
to 100000. This was several times as large
force as the United States had In Cuba
and Porto Rico during the war with Spain.
The largest number OF troops which we
had in the Philippines at any time was
about $1,000. The chances. therefore, for
corruption and general rascality in the
British case were greater than in ours
and the contractors and supply agentsl
rose ably to the level Of their opportunities,
as recent developments show.
A similar story OF crookedness Is told
in the case OF the supplies for the Russian
army and navy IN the present war In the
Russian instance the matter IL made espe-
cially heinous by two circumstances. The
stealing has apparently been much larger
than II was In the British or American
case, and some of the culprits were the
grand dukes and others high in authority
In Russia. The latter is a feature Of the
grating which was not seen in the United
states. None OF the higher officials Of the
American government were implicated in
the army steals, so far as known In the
postofice and other scandals some United
states officials Of a moderately high rank
were connected. but none OF the grade in
volved in Russia have been discovered.
We are in the habit OF saying, when
ever any big steals are discovered in the
United States government service, that
they order these things better In England,
France, Germany and the rest Of the world.
This is a mistake. Graft has all countries
and all ages for its own. The worst case
OF this sort which the world recalls in the
last half century was that which led to the
collapse of the French army I'm the war OF
1901. II Is probable that there was some
stealing on the German side also in that
conflict but Germany, being poorer. offered
smaller opportunities for rascality. Later
on in 1905 or in 1906 we may discover that
Japan has had a little stealing in the pur-
chase of its army supplies Crookedness
is cosmopolitan. on its operations the sun
never sets Nevertheless, the United States
duty is to hunt down its crooks In the
postofice, the land Office and elsewhere,
and to punish them when it reaches them
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
THE PEACE ENJOYS.

All the ENJOYS to the peace confer
ence are now in the United States and
their formal reception by President
Roosevelt is the next important event
before the meeting Of the conference
The reception win be the occasion for
introducing the ENJOYS TO each other and
will be an incident of great interest
Preparations for the meeting OF the
conference are about completed, so that
there viii be no delay in the getting
together of the representatives of Rus
sin aud japan and the opening of nego-
tiations, for the conduct of which every
facility and convenience has been pro-
vided.
Whether or not the negotiations win
be protracted can only be determined
when the plenipotentiaries make known
their terms. NJ. Witte is reported tn
have expressed apprehension that the
conference win not last more than a
week, his anticipation being that Japan's
conditions viii be so intolerable as not
to admit OF discussion. Possibly he may
have information that Justifes this fear
but the general impression is that ia
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
BY THE SEA IN AUGUST.


Margaret Hamilton in st. Nicholas.
Roaring waves and slippery sand
Dear me! / prefer the land!
That's what Dora says, for she
Thinks it's dull beside the sea;
But aunties, Dot, and you and L
We aren't lonesome, are we, Guy?
How can days be duh for her
Here, where everything's astirY
Fish-hawks flap and dance and dive,
And the marsh is all alive
With the fluttering, rosy mallows,
And the wee fins stir the shadows;
Authenticated dragon-flies,
Cleaning like the blue-green eyes
In a poacock's gorgeous tail,
Through the meadow sail and sail;
Snipe above the breakers nit,
With their tiny twit-twit-twit,
. Or perhaps go running past
On their magic stills, too fast
For the white-maned wave TO reach
AS II races up the boaeh;
Gray song-sparroWs teeter, leeter.
Swinging, singing, sweeter sweeter,
on the long. light-green sea grasses
Swaying as the sea-breeEe passes.
When the wind blows from the west
Every wave will wear crest
II it's blue and sunny weather
one ine rainbow like a feather!
Sometimes, too, the billow brings
Scores Of fishes, helpless thlhgs.
And along the sands they shine
In a leaping silver line,
Showing Just the last waves track;
And / try TO put them back.
Then the sunny afternoons
All along the shining dunes!
And the bathing when you sway
Up and down in foam and spray
TIL the breakers plunging roar
Sweeps you shouting back TO shore!
Where could any mortal be
Happier than beside the sea!
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

The epidemic Of yellow fever at New
Orleans has brought about some condi-
lions that create a very serious situa-
thorities in establishing a shotgun quar-
nntine against Louisiana and placing an
embargo on Interstate commerce is re-
ported TO be resented by the latter state.
Yesterdays dispatches stated that the
governor of Louisiana was making prep
arations TO maintain the dignity of his
state, whose citizens feel that they are
being subjected to injury and indlgnity
by Mississippi which should not be toll
Grated.
What has become Of the states rights
principle, which the south has always
championed, when one state employs
armed boats to patrol waters for the
purpose Of excluding the fishermen of
another state, even going so far as to
invade the territory of the other slater
This is what Mississippi is doing and it
is manifestly most serious matter,
which threatens to bring about a con-
llNh bblN zen NAiN duAAblANlCe anu NAAANGhn
of the two states Another ugly phase
Of the situation is the embargo placed
upon trade, subjecting hundreds Of bust
ness men to heavy losses and depriving
thousands of persons of the means of
livelihood. Admitting the expediency of
extraordinary precautionary measures,
it is a question whether the obstruction
to interstate commerce has not been car
ried farther than necessary and whether
it is not the duty of the federal govern
ment to interpose and make regulations
that will modify the embargo and pre-
vent the threatened business paralysis.
The mayor Of New Orleans said few
days ago that the city was suffering
more from rigid quarantine than from
yellow fever and it is to be apprehended
that the effects of the quarantine are
only beginning to be felt.
What the situation plainly suggests is
that there should be national system of
quarantine, wholly under the control of
the federal government. This has long
been advocated, but has always met with
strenuous opposition from some Of the
states, particularly those of the south.
Very likely the present outbreak of vel
low fever will revive the demand for
national quarantine system. Under our
system Of government, remarks the
Philadelphia Ledger, the federal govern
ment is sharply limited in the exercise
Of authority over state, but 1t must
be apparent that the sanitary conditions
OF port in this case are very peculiarly
federal business. There is clearly shown
in this instance the danger involved in
the existing conditions of a serious con-
fiict between states, growing out Of the
interference by one state with the rights
Of another. Such a difficulty Elay arise
at any time and become exceedingly
troublesome. The obviously wise and
safe policy is to give the national gov
eminent complete control over quaran-
tine between states. If that should be
done the country could depend upon
judicious measures being adopted when
ever it became necessary to apply quar-
antine regulations.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

pans terms will not be excessive, or Of
a nature that Russia could fairly regard
as unreasonable. so far as there has
been any expression from authoritative
japanese sources it has conveyed the
idea that the japanese ENJOYS will pro-
pose only such terms as are deemed to
be absolutely essential TO the future
peace and security of their country. ia
pan desires that the war shall end and
it therefore does not seem probable that
she will make demands which would be
almost certain to prolong the conflict.
Hence It seems safe TO say that the fear
expressed by NJ. White will be found to
be groundless. 1t is to be expected that
Russia will make objection to any de
mands, for her ENJOYS are here to dis
cuss conditions and this means that
they will raise objections and urge them.
No prediction as to the result is at pres
ent Of any value.
Meanwhile the ENJOYS will receive
here a cordial and impartial hospitality
from both the government and the peo-
pie. The United States is on friendly
terms with each of the belligerent pow
ers aud their representatives will be
shown the high consideration which their
distinguished character entities them to.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
Competition I'm the Steel Trade.

1t appears that the United States steel
corporation has never since had so COM
plete possession Of iron and steel produc-
ton as at the beginning of it's career.
American iron and steel association Stats
tics show that the trust now produces
only Ss per cent of the cOuntrys total out
put of pig-iron, against 45 per cent in 1902
only 63s per cent of the output OF Lake
Superior ore, against 6O.4 per cent In 1902
and 81 per cent Of steel production against
G5.7 per cent in 1902 All-embracing as this
great combination seemed TO be for the
iron and steel industry at the outset, the
event is proving that competitors have
gained ground faster than the trust. The
latter's chief reliance for monopoly was in
its command Of the Lake Superior ore sup
ply, but even that has its limitations appar-
emily.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
Athletic Eminence of Governors.
Nrou. Vail

An all governors athletic competition
begins to be called for Mickey of Ne
braska holds the horseshoe pitching cham
pionship. Glenn of North Carolina once
a mighty base ball pitcher, is now a prom
Using rifle shot, But the man of men is for
mer Governor ,Alonzo Garcelon of Maine
DIR. Garcelon is 90, He has "cut and gath
cred four acre field in Lewiston this
year. He has also "hoed an acre and a half
of the finest corn that can be found in all
Maine" Not weed in 1t. And then he
goes to his library Serus in coelum! May
he live longer than we have time to tell
his years.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

State Treasurer Mortensen's financial
exhibit shows that the permanent school
funds are again piling up' in the treas
ury where more than S25O,OOO Of school
money remains uninvested and unpro-
ductive, except for the nominal interest
paid by the state repositories. The
difficulty OF keeping school funds in
vested in the securities specified by the
constitution is becoming greater every
year. 1t Is only a question of time when
something must be done to enlarge the
field OF their investment.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Each Improvement club In Omaha is
TO be presented with printed copy Of
the new charter with the compliments
OF the council. The excuse Of the coun-
ell that the charter will not permit it
TO comply with the Improvement club
demands won't 60 after this.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Cotton growers who object to the
course being pursued by Secretary Will
son should wait until he has completed
his work. People who best know Mr..
Wilson do not think he can be fooled
more than once on the same game.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
CleveIand's Favorite Son.
Mlnneanolis Journal.

MlnneapOnS JOuTnal.
Some people of humorous turn of mind
are telling John d. Rockefeller that as
candidate for mayor Of Cleveland he would
sweep all before him, particularly If he
put in his platform a pledge to buy the
street railway system and turn II over to
the people. Some add that to make the
election doubly sure he should also agree
to pay all the taxes during his term and to
endow the public school fund for the next
ten years Mr. Rockefeller will take the
matter under advsement.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

If Omaha merchants had gone before
the State Board of Equalization to COM
plain against the assessment Of Lincoln
merchants what a roar there would have
been raised.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

The village Of Benson, although it is
sure some day TO be a part OF Greater
Omaha, has voted 70 establish a water
works plant of its own, and. strange TO
say, has proceeded to this point without
any injunctions, quo warrantos, man
damuses ar hsbeas coruuses.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

The establishment of national bureau
Of criminology may be furthered by re-
cent developments showing that some Of
the departments at Washington have
sufficient raw material to furnish all
the subjects needed for preliminary
work.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Bids just opened for paving, especially
for asphalt, seem TO be lower than they
have usually been in Omaha. 1t is up
to the owners of property on the streets
needing repaving to take advantage Of
the low bids.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Should the Bennington board of in
Quiry refuse, as reported, to fix RESPONSE
bility for the accident, while finding that
at least one boiler was defective. It
would hardly show that degree OF BRAY
cry expected in the navy.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Now that Emperor William says he
prefers a monarchy to a republic in
Norway, it may be possible to guess at
one reason for the meeting of the en-
perors in the Baltic sea.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

That the iftieth anniversary Of the
opening Of the st. Mary's river canal is
being celebrated is proof conclusive that
the railroads were not as effective in
shaping the destiny of water routes fifty
years ago as they have been since
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

II the subordinate officials in the Agri-
cultural department stand together like
those in the Indian bureau. Secretary
Wilson may also find clean sweep
the only solution to the cotton scan
daL"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

tending settlers whose plans have
been put awry by the yellow fever cpl
demic in the south are cordially invited
10 cast their eyes in the direction of
Nebraska. These fertile prairies always
have room for few more.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Colorado railroads complain because
the rush for land on the Uintah reserva-
ton was not as great as expected. Even
the government land lottery seems to
have lost its grip on the suckers"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
Hungry for More.
Boston TRANSCRIPT.


After two attacks OF presidential fever,
followed by severe chills," Mr.. Bryan seems
hungry for more. Has he forgotten what
he said to the Paris interviewer when asked
II he would ever be a candidate again?
mon, non, monsieur" cried Mr.. Bryan,
mon, non, nonv
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

be well to wait until the grand total of
the assessment is finally made up so as
to be able to figure out exactly what
the tax will produce, especially in view
Of the fact that the state board is rails
ing different items in the assessment
and thus increasing the totaly
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

If that Kansas court grants the prayer
for an injunction against the braying of
a donkey, certain long-eared animals
across the line may scent danger afar
OF
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
straws I'm the Peace Current.


The man with an empty pocket is gener-
ally willing to come to terms. One of the
most promising "straws" in the peace con-
ference negotiations is the announcement
that French bankers will not put up any
more funds for Russias war chest.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Louisiana and Mississippi are to de-
termine the right of one state to send
troops into another and while they are
trying the question of state sovereignty
the yellow jack is moving under the
motto of Napoleon, Divide and con-
quer.H
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Omaha has just had a record breaking
month in the total of building permits
taken out. When the year is up it, too,
will be a record breaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Statistician Hyde promises to return
from Europe as soon as possible. This
may not be good news for the men who
hoped that he would find the climate Of
England good for his health until the
statute of limitations had an opportun-
ity to accomplish its purpose for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
A STARTLING innovation.

SAANobp ANSNOAh-AASAoih'
The fact that an insurance official has
been discharged for talking too much will
be likely to meet with hearty approval from
people who, after saying no, are robbed Of
valuable time and deprived of patience by
insistent solicitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
WHEN OUT OF Town.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. II ia better than
a daily letter from home. Ad-
dress will bo changed as often as
requested,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
Fading from the LimeIiEht.

spender Scotty of Death Valley, after
strutting his brief hour on the stage, has
yielded the limelight to the other attrac-
lions and retired behind the scenes.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Ak-SaT-Ben is. going to do business
with the country newspapers this year
on a business basis. This ought to make
the jolly monarch more popular than
ever. II that lie a possibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Is not the Board OF Education a little
in a hurry 10 decide upon the exact rate
OF tax levy IL proposes 10 demand for
the school fund for 1906? Would it not
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Having had another "million-dollar
rain" Nebraska is ready for more of
those two-million-dollar days of sun
shine.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

The lend seat hog" isn't in 1t with the
germ-carrying mosquito in the street
car problem confronting New Orleans.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
SMILING LINES.


"Cholley is raising a mustache,"
Indeed Well he must be doing II very
carefully"
How do you mean?"
He seems TO be raising one hair at
time. philadelphia Ledger.
Mamma-Cla~ence, didn't hear you and
Arthur having high words just now?
we couldn't use low language.-Cleveland
Leader
Gee, 1 wished I waz a inventor"
exclaimed Jimmy, loatng outside the base
wat fur?" demanded Mickey.
I'D invent a knothoe wat yer could
carry round wild yer and stick In a fence
anywheres yer pleased. Chicago tribune, =
Pete" said Wandering Mike, did you
hear about de kind lady up in Michigan
dat left a fortune to feed tramps?
ding Pete. What ails us amt hunger. It's
thirst."-Washington Star.
Say pa, what is notoriety7"
ITS something my boy, that the major
ity Of people mistake for fame. "-Cleve-
land plain Dealer.
He's the most eccentric autoist l ever
met He's got such queer notions about
Thinks it's the very best make, sup
pose" -. -. ,..-.. =.
cheap,"-Philadelphia Press.
Sometimes" said Farmer Corntossel. II
thing mebbe government ownership would
be g purity good thing
III the govern ent was runnn' all kinds
o. business, there wouldn't be so many cor
poration officers DRAWN bigger salaries
than the president of the United States."-
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

There is one kind OF perquisite not COM
monty counted in reckoning a saleswoman's
earnings. That is the change she is allowed
to keep by customers who have not time to
wait. Not many people apparently are in
too big hurry to get what money Is COM
ing to them, yet several times in the course
OF a month almost every shopgirl is electri-
fed by the command, Just keep the
change. have 10 catch a train. / can't
wait"
The sums thus sacrificed on the altar Of
haste range from l 20 20 cents They are
the legitimate prize Of the employees, yet
some stores require that all such contribu-
lions be reported at the ONCE. However,
not many concerns proht by the hurry OF
their patrons, even after II Is reported. A
few OF the smaller shops add half OF the
rake on 10 thor own income, but most OF
them turn the entire amount over 70 the
clerk who made the sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
sTArEMENr OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, S.:
q q. Rosewater secretary of The Bee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn;
says that the actual number OF tull ana
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
y,orth ~ JuIy 1n05 was as follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

DWIIy uNtTubU s''s's''s's . - ''''''
c. c. ROSEWATER,
Secretary.
Subscribed IN my presence and sworn to
before me this slst day of July. 1905.
(seaD NJ. p. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Say pa, what is notoriety7"
ITS something. my boy. that the major
ity of people mistake for fame."-Cleve-
land PLAIN Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Mamma-Cla"ence, didn't l hear you and
Arthur having high words just now2
ClarenCe--Yes. mamma. But you told us
we couldn't use low language.
leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03

Gee 1 wished I waz a inventor"
exclaimed Jimmy, loahng outside the base
ball Gark.
wat fur?" demanded Mickey.
I'D invent a knothole wat yer could
Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-03
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

EVERY MORNING.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-01-20

country, had bolted his tutor and en-
listed. He served a year and was sent
home by the British minister.
In one of the early drills I noticed
man who seemed to regard the drill
officer with smiling wonder, but who
was stupidity or perversely awkward in
executing commands. One day l or
dered him to the front and said good
humoEedly: The awkward squad will
give an exhibition drill for the bene-
fit of officers and men, Without more
ado l put him through the French
zouave drill, and, much to the amaze
ment of the men, he executed every
movement with marvellous dispatch
and precision. then put him through
our own manual. He had been having
lots of fun but the next drill day took
up without protest the work of drill
master of several companies.
"In few days he complained Of a
darned Dutchman' in one of the COM
panies, given, he thought, to deriding
his methods. l sent for the quiet Ger
man and asked him what he had to
say for himself. He said at once: That
F'renchman is not man to drill 9TH
ers for practical work. He is too much
inclined to frills and snowy movements
when you are not watching him, and
he has no character whatever, but l
never meant to make any complaint,
because all this is none of my busi-
ness A few questions brought out
the fact that had in the company
half dozen men who had received
military training in Europe, and most
of them were serviceable in larger
field later in the war."-Chicago Inter
Ocean.