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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
REFUGE OF PoLIT1CzL REPRoBl TIES.

REFUGE OF POLITICAL REPRoBA TIES.
The failure of Nebraska democracy
to dominate the political affairs of this
state is primarily, if not almost wholly,
due to the downright dishonesty and
lack of moral stamina OF its leading or
gan, the Omaha World Herald. That
paper always has been a harbor of
refuge and unblushing defender of
every political crook, embezzler and
CRATER that has been caught In the act.
or pried loose from public Office for dis.
honesty or disreputable conduct.
Back in 1903, when the legislature by
almost unanimous vote of men of all
parties impeached four state house off,
Gals, the World-Herald CLOSED over
and condoned their misconduct in order
to pave the way for a popular approval
of the Scotch verdict rendered by a ma
jority Of the supreme court
The wrecker of the Capitol National
bank, by which the state lost $23600O
and interest, found a harbor of refuge
in the World-Herald. and while he was
in jail was at all times able to COM
mand its sympathetic support, which
extended even to the sheriff. who al
lowed the convict the privilege of run
ming at large
The same scandalous partiality was
exhibited by the World Herald toward
Joe BARLEY before, during and after his
trial and conviction, and Bartley's in
excusable pardon by former Governor
Savage was eulogized as the noblest act
Of big-hearted executive.
The affinity of the World Herald to
republican rascals and degenerates was
again exhibited in its efforts to bolster
former United States District Attorney
Summers, one of the most rotten Off
Gals who ever held an office in Ne
braska. An honest opposition paper
would have held these embezzlers,
grafters and crooks up to public scorn
and made political capital out of their
misconduct for its party, but the
Omaha political fence not only prosti-
tuted itself, but closed the mouths of
democratic and populist leaders.
The gyrations and misleading cartoons
of the World-Herald relative to the re-
cent summary beheading of federal Off
Gals is reflex of its sympathy with
the Barley Mosher- Summers class of
reprobates. Its attempt to befog the peo-
pie as to the true inwardness of their
appointment and removal is in keeping
with its previous shameless perform
ances. Reading between the lines, it
is an attempt TO vindicate Summers and
TO glorify Assistant Attorney Rush,
both of whom are birds of a feather,
but the intelligent masses of Nebraska
cannot be deceived, and neither will
thoughtful democratic leaders, who
have been handicapped all along by the
World Herald's affiliations with repub-
lican crooks who have been repudiated
and retired from public life by their
own party,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

the outlook is not favorable TO any ar
rangement involving any change in the
tariff. 1t is said that all the New Eng
land senators except two are opposed
to any action at this session that would
touch the Dingley schedules at any
point and It does not appear that re
publican senator's from other sections
are disposed TO make any concessions
to Germany or any other country in
volving tariff changes. 1t seems a safe
prediction, therefore, that nothing will
be done regarding trade relations with
Germany and if that country chooses
TO have tariff war no effort will be
made. so far as congress is concerned,
to avert il.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRIES.
President ROOseveIt's Demand for an
Investigation.
Boston Transcript.

Boston transcript.
A great deal OF interest has been de-
servedly aroused by the presidents demand
in his message for an investigation of the
condition OF women in industry. The effect
of the factory system on the health of the
women who are to be the mothers Of the
next generation Is a subject which has long
demanded the careful attention of disinter-
ested experts. More than 80 per cent OF the
100000 women in the manufacturing estab-
hshments in this country are under "a years
OF age. The speeding up OF machinery,
which seems to be the concomltant of EN-
cheney In our present factory methods, Is
thought by many to have a dangerous ef-
feet upon the nervous system. II this Is
true the effect of high-speed, modern ma
chinery on girls between the ages of Il and
"A ought TO be carefully inquired into
Women are known TO be more conscientious
In their work than men, and will continue
working at pace that is ruinous TO health
when men would stop. Indeed it is a gen.
orally recognized fact that it is easier TO
drive" woman than a man.
The question Of the employment Of women
In factories does not often get fair hear
ing, for many people are anxious to meet it
by saying that a woman's proper place is at
home and that she ought not 10 be in the
factory at ALL We cannot, however, arrive
at the truth unless we face the facts
squarely, and If We do that We must
confess that the 10000 women gain
fully employed I'm the United States are
working outside OF their homes because
they must do 50 to support themselves and
oftentimes their families as well. If they
are to work. IL is our duty TO see that they
work under conditions that will not under
mine their health and the health of the
coming generation as well. Every one who
has a serious interest in social problems
will do well To urge support for the presi-
dent in his demand for this Investigation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
Seeing is Relieving.
Chicago Chronicle.

NTICdBO OHTONICIes
According to Senator Willard chairman
of the isthmian canal commission of the
senate), If he is correctly quoted, the senate
would be convinced by visiting the
isthmus that it ought to pass a bill in
creasing the salary of every man who is
compelled to remain in the canal zone.
This testimony of a senator who has been
there goes to prove that the conditions on
the isthmus much worse than they
have been represented. 1t may be that
$4,000 is none too much for press agent
who Is able to paint them in roseate colors
for the benefit OF persons whose services
on the isthmus are desired
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Postmaster General Cortelyou has his
own way OF getting rid of visitors who
stay too long. The other day caller after
transacting his business began a general
conversation. In about two minutes an at
tendant came into the room softly. looked
around and went away. Almost immedi-
ately Mr.. Cortelyou's private secretary en-
tered, having heard from the attendant
how the land lay. The secretary laid some
papers on his superiors desk, saying:
''Those cases from the president are here
and they are urgent" Mr. Cortelyou at
once took up the papers and of course the
visitor withdrew. Then the secretary came
in and took away the documents. ready
TO use them when the next inconsiderate
caller became tedious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
sand on the Cogs.
Minneapolis Journal,

Mr.. John r. Walsh's newspaper, the Chi
cago Chronicle, is dead opposed TO govern
ment-made freight rates, but that did not
prevent John r. Walsh from going broke
building a railroad from his stone quarries
with the idea of compelling the Monon
route 70 give him decent rates. Some way
the editor and the owner of the paper
were not geared up together.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Douglas county gets the short end of
the apportionment of state school
money this time. The school census
takers out in the state seem to have
been more energetic, or probably more
imaginative, than those who took the
last school census here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

The retirement Of w. r. Kelly from
the headship of the Union Pacific law
department leaves another vacancy that
viii be looked at with covetous eyes by
lawyers aspiring to high places. 1t is a
place, however. that few lawyers will
measure up to according to the stand
ara set by Mr.. Kelly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

An Iowa banker who pleads guilty
to receiving deposits while his bank was
insolvent will be permitted to spend
Christmas with his friends. Whether
his victims will have anything to spend
for Christmas is not stated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
Size Makes a difference.

hhnSas CITY star.
The auditing committee will report that
Prof" Dougherty of Peoria, now serving
sentence at Joliet, is 10000 short in his
accounts" II he had been an obscure clerk
and the amount had been small, It would
have been said that he "stole" $40 from his
EMPLOYERS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Ex-Governor Dawes has been pro.
NOTED from captain to major in the pay
department Of the regular army, a
precedent which all the other ex.gov-
errors would like to have Uncle Sam
follow, with the privilege Of being re-
tired on half pay and no work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

People who admire a fighter will be
pleased to learn that John r. Walsh
will not be penniless when his affairs
are settled up. Even Mr.. walsh's op-
ponents admit that he always fought in
the open.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
Belated yind'catiou.
Indianannlis NeNs-

The scheme of forty-fve republican con-
gressmen from the beet sugar territory
TO unite with the democrats from the
tobacco district to buck the Philippine
tariff reduction bill is merely one more be-
lated vindication OF the theory of the late
Winfield Scott Hancock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
Cosny Congressional Privilege.

Postmaster General Cortelyou favors
the revocation of the Thanking privilege,
which costs the postofice loss of 500, OO0,-
600 year. OF all the silly bits OF patron
age the Thanking privilege is probably the
silliest, and therefore the hardest to get
rid of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

City Attorney Breen declares that
City Clerk Elbourn is engaged in play
ing politics. They both appear TO be
chiefly engaged in playing politics, the
only question being which will succeed
In playing the most successful game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Hall county has carried off the award
for prize corn in the Nebraska corn con-
test. Every county in Nebraska, with
few exceptions, would carry OF the
award for prize corn in corn contest
against all corners from any other
state
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

South Dakota land sharks who were
convicted of fraud in Minnesota have
filed notice of an appeal II they are
old enough they may have the luck of
the late Senator Mitchell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Omaha is still waiting for it's twelve
story sky-soraper, of which several have
been projected on paper, but there is
really no call for a twelve-story sky
scraper in Omaha, where the earth is
still within reach of most people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

The Official register of the United States,
the blue Book" which is about to be
issued. gives a recapitulation of the EN-
ployes in the different departments, the
government printing Office, and the officers
of the District of Columbia, showing
total of 25.iS1 persons in the service in the
city of Washington, receiving an aggregate
compensation of S27,li5, 7Os. The employees
are distributed as follows: Department OF
State, 100; Treasury, 6,Sol; War, LISA; JUS
tice. S46; Postoffice, 1,ls9; Navy, Sos; In
terror. 4Os2; Agriculture, 1909; Commerce
and Labor, 1884; government printing Office.
1884; government Of the District OF Column
bia, 4O04.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

II Newfoundland persists in its un.
friendly course Yankee fishermen may
he compelled to favor better laws of
trade with the island, but, more prob.
ably, they will devise a scheme which
viii make the islanders sorry they did
not take what was offered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

The Water cOmpany's hydrant rental
claim aggregating over $4,000 for the
six months ending December 81 has
again been pigeonheled. In the mean.
time the city pays ! per cent interest
on its debt and receives per cent in
return for the money on deposit. which
u only another sample Of high finance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Deputy United States marshals and
deputy United States attorneys will
have to draw lots as TO which are to
throw themselves overheard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Since Iowa has taken both first and
second prizes for steers at Chicago it
is evident that some farmers in that
state do something more than discuss
the tariff,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Cincinnati Inquirer.
An honest man in California has just
paid for collar button, worth q cents,
stolen twenty-five years ago. Would he
have been so punctiliously and mathe-
matically honest had he "cabbaged"
railroad or an insurance company?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
Two Arenue. wide Omen.

chicago Inter Ocean.
The establishment of a separate naval
academy for hazers would be one way out
or the difficulty: the establishment Of
separate naval academy for cadets who do
not like to die too young would be another
way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

ton Life Insurance company bad prac-
tees. as his advent into that concern
and its participation in syndlcates were
simultaneous.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
ID for $500

a. Every single number
Nof McClure's Magazine
has at least one feature
in it that is worth a dollar
atleast, a dOz n features that
are worth ten cents.
You can get twelve num-
bers, or, by ordering at once,
fourteen numbers for your
dollar. These fourtee
numbers will contain at
least $50 good, strong, real
stories plucked living from
the heart ofour national life.
One dollar sent today does
the trick.
All news stands. 1Oc, 81 year
McClure's Magazine
AGO East 28d Street. New Yofn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

There must have been method in the
madness of the New York convicts who
turned fire fighters-the building was
totally destroyed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Russia, however, has two weeks
longer than the rest of the world to
bring about the peace and good will
popularity supposed to obtain at Christ.
mas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Perhaps the hardest warking government
official in Washington is Frank II. Hitch
cock, first assistant 10 the postmaster gen.
eral. Mr.. Hitchcock, according TO the
records, has worked from a. m. until
midnight for three years. his only vacation
in this time consisting of two days TO vote.
Several members of his clerical staff have
dropped by the wayside exhausted In the
effort to keep up with him and he Is known
in the department as the perpetual mo-
ton discoverer." The other day a western
senator in a hurry to reach the capitol
dropped by the department and asked the
Waterman in charge IL he thought Mr..
Hitchcock would be at the department after
4;3o o'clock. "Four-thirtyi" exclaimed the
Waterman. why, you'll find this place
open until midnight every day in the year"
Great Scott! And a government depart
ment'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

1t is to be hoped Secretary Root may
effect a modus vivendi which will save
Berliners from the necessity Of eating
horse meat in place Of sausages.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
FLOATING FUN.


Hes employed by the railroad company
''Ycs. he has charge OF the puzzle de-
parment."
ne makes out the timetables. "--Phila-
delphia Ledger.
OF course you are going to entertain
Z dunno" answered MIR. Cumrox.
,,Wc'tc going to have lot Of things. But
m hlest if | call 1t entertainment. -
WASHINGTON Star.
You are wrong. Edith They don't build
dry docks 10 nut horses in when docking
their tails Cincinnati Enquirer.
You're not looking well tonight, Mr..
koWnder. And IL was only yesterday you
told me YOU were feeling so rugged"
You are mistaken. Mrs. Brakes. Rocky
was the word l used Cleveland Leader,
Adam Zawfox-You used to drink I'm
moderation. but I've always told you it
wasn't SAT-. Have YOU quit it yet?
moderation Chicago Tribune.
Senator, would YOU personally accept a
railway pass?'
mo, indeed NV secretary always looks
after that Cleveland Plain Dealer.
what is your idea OF a reformer?"
"A reformer.' answered the wicked poll
tician, lis merely a man who insists on
overlooking financial opportunities."-
Washington Star.
Emerson" said the Boston mother,
sternly you've been in the pantry. I
found your school books there
Mater replied the wise boy, I'm sur
prised at your lack of acumen, You have
frequently observed that l get as far away
from my books as possible during recres-
the pantry, l must have been elsewhere"
Philadelphia Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pornriIy should have The bee
mailed TO them. IL IL better than
daily letter from home. Al.
dress will he changed as often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

In the interval, one man who is emit.
tied to shake hands with himself is the
genial George II. ThummeI
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

The new United States marshal is
Que OF the few public men in Nebraska
who has had fame thrust upon them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

There is no telling what a day may
bring forth in the federal building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Considering the ease with which he
landed" 1t should hardly be necessary
to note that United States Marshal
Warner is native Of Iowa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

With the Kansas trainwreckers again
active the people of the Sunhower state
may find something to interest them
while Senator Burton keeps out of
court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

state Of Nebraska, Douglas County. IS:
g e. Rosewater, secretary OF The Bee
Publishing Company. Beng duly sworn.
says that the actual number OF full and
complete copies Of Tho Daily. Morning.
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
tho month Of November, 1905. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

The natural effect of the refusal of
the railroads to pay their taxes is the
shrinking of the temporary state school
fund and Gripping of the public schools.
The December distribution of the TEN.
porary school fund for Douglas county,
for example, is nearly $4,000 less this
year than it was year ago, and it be-
comes a serious question with school
boards how to meet this unexpected de-
ficiency Of income. What the effect
will be upon our public schools during
the coming year if the railroads persist
in their policy Of staving off tax pay
ments may readily be foreseen. 1t
means either a higher school tax levy,
which is already oppressive, or a re-
duction Of salaries of school teachers,
who are now underpaid, or shortening
up of the school term. What affects
Omaha In this respect also affects other
localities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Testimony would indicate that Phil
anthropist" Ryan taught the Washing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Representative Sibley or Pennsylvania,
according to a story told by one of his
friends, was red-hot fight for the
rights of the dairymen again the oleo-
margarine people. He fought yalianrly for
the passage of the oleomargarine bill.
After it was, passed he went out to the
district and officiated at fair. lie was
made referee in awarding prizes for the
best butter, solely because Of his great
work for the bill and his experiences on
dairy questions. He went about his work
carefully and conscientiously, and awarded
the prize-of course without inquirlng the
name of the maker. When they cline to
look for the authorship of the prize-win-
ming butter there was a howl at Sibley's
expense. 1t was the name of the most
celebrated oleomargarine making concern in
the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Adam Zawfox-Nuu used to drink I'm
moderation. but I've always told you it
wasn't safe. Have YOU quit il vet?
Job SturlSy-Yes, I've quit drinking I'm
moderation-C Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

You're not looking well tonight, Mr..
RoWnder. And it was only yesterday you
told me YOU were feeling so rugged"
You are mistaken. Mrs Brakes Rocky
was the word | used Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before INC this list day Of December, 1905.
tseaD NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

Senator, would you personally accept q
railway pass?"
NO. indeed My secretary always looks
after that '-Clcveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

General Jack" Weston is believed to
stand chance of appointment as chief
staff of the army. Should he be so fortu-
nate he will owe some part OF his good
fortune to the rugged honesty which he
displayed on one occasion while taking
TO the president. He heard that Mr. Roose-
welt thought OF passing over Colonel
Humphrey in appointing quartetmaster
general, and he Immediately called at the
White House. II came, sir" he said to
the president, Ito have straight talk
about the quartermaster generalship. 1
hear that you are thinking of passing over
Colonel Humphrey and some persons are
saying that you are proposing to do 1t be-
cause you had a personal quarrel with
the colonel during the Santiago campaign
and, sir, they will say what they will be
justified in saying" Such look as passed
over the face of the commander-in- chief
of the army and navy when this speech
had been finished most officers would hate
to see. But in an instant 1t wore a peam-
ing smile the teeth were shown and this
president exclaimed by Godfrey, you're
/ ght, Weston, and I'll appoint Hum
phrey."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

What is your idea OF reformer?"
"A reformer." answered the wicked poll
ucian, lis merely man who insists on
overlooking financial opportunities. -
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

You are wrong. Edith They don't build
dry docks 90 nut horses in when docking
their tails, Cincinnati Enquirer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-12-21

l.. White Busboy, secretary to Speaker
Cannon, is one Of the best-dressed men
at the national capitol. He is a constant
companion of Mr.. Cannon, who is some
what careless of his attire. Mr.. Busboy is
handsome man; he wears a Vandyke
beard, and, as rule, affects silk hat
Mr.. Cannon and Mr.. Busboy strolled into an
uptown hotel last night. Two men were
standing in front of the desk one of them
man around town and the other a stran-
ger. Mr.. Cannon wore a SLOUGH hat and his
cigar pointed upward toward his nose.
Secretary Busboy was faultlessly attired.
why there's Speaker Cannon!" said
the man around town.
Hes a handsome fellow" said the
stranger. But who's the old duffer with
him?''