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Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
MARSHALL FIELD.

The late Marshall Field had long been
recognized as the leading merchant of
the United States. That distinction he
had attained by his own industry, en-
ergy and enterprise. A native of Massa-
chusetts, his boyhood was passed OH a
farm, his first business experience being
as a dry goods clerk. This was the be-
ginning Of a life work in which by re-
markable ability Mr.. Field rose to the
highest position in the trade in which
he was engaged and amassed a great
fortune. The wholesale and retail dry
goods establishment of which he was
the head does a larger annual business
than any other similar establishment in
this country and perhaps in the world,
and Its great success was attained
through legitimate and honorable meth
DDS. The large fortune which the dead
merchant has left has no faint upon it,
every dollar of it having been obtained
by means entirely creditable to its pos
SCISSOR.
Mr.. Field was public spirited and
i while not conspicuous among philan-
thropists his benefactions were by no
means small. He undoubtedly gave a
great deal which did not come to public
notice, for he was not the kind of man
to seek publicity in this way In pro-
noting the commercial interests of Chi
| cago Marshall Field was a great force
and influence and his loss TO that city
will be keenly felt. A man of unblem-
ished private character and the highest
business integrity, his example as citi.
zen and merchant was OF the most ele-
vated character.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
saloon Keepers Hit Hard.
Chicago Chronicle.

A jury in Judge Tuthills court has re-
turned a verdict of 1880 in favor OF the
Ave children OF John Hedlund against three
saloonkeepers who sold him the liquors
which made him drunken loafer and lost
him an income of $500 year. Whatever
may be said as an original proposition, Of
making liquor sellers pay damages because
their customers drink to excess, 1t is GER
tainly according to law in this state. And
really the saloonkeepers have no good rea-
son to complain, for they can not be made
to pay damages unless it is shown that
they sell to men whom they know to be
habitual drunkards. In this case 1t APP
pears that the saioonkeepers knew what
they were doing and warnings and en-
treaties had not moved them to desist
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

That leader had shown remarkable
weakness in some respects and particu-
larly in regard to the fiscal issue, as to
which he had no well-deined views or
convictions. But while hostility to the
former ministry and the popular desire
to rebuke It has helped the liberals the
fact remains that the paramount ques-
ton IN the campaign is that Of fiscal
reform and the verdict so far is over
whelmingly for continuance Of the ex-
listing policy. The next House Of Com
mons will have a strong liberal major
ity and there will be an end. probably
for n long time, to the Chamberlain pro-
gram.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Under the recent ruling Of Judge
Munger the railroad tax agents will get
more relief for their corporations by
devotlng their energies toward raising
the assessment of taxable property in
the various counties to fits full value
than by bully-ragging the State Board
OF Equalization. II they can bring
about an honest return and equita BILE
assessment Of all taxable property and
acquiesce in the assessment of railroad
property on the same lines they win
remove all ground for dissatisfaction.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Lincoln and Franklin.

HarperS weekly.
There is nothing in human beings that Is
quite so interesting to other human beings
as their humanity. Franklin and Lincoln
were both chock full Of humanity. They
both had, for one thing, irst-rate bodies.
Franklln's powers as swimmer Will be
recalled and Iincoln's reputation as
wrestler In their youth they were both
athletes and built to endure great tolls,
physical and mental. and TO carry heavy
responsibilities Each OF them began life
for himself with a meager preliminary edu-
cation and no advantages of position or
opportunity. Both OF them had the precious
gift OF humor and both OF them employed
1t as an aid to persuasion and to facilitate
transactions OF momentous importance.
Both of them were untiring friends Of
peace and ready to make extreme eonees-
sions 20 avoid war. Both We're men Of
profound resolution. untiring to prosecute
an unavoidable war once undertaken. They
are heroes OF romance and OF letters, these
two, we'll as OF history. Writers will
delight to write about them as long as the
triumph of genius over circumstances con-
tinues TO be an engaging theme.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
HOW 1T LOOKS TO THE COUNTRY.
Tricks of Special Privilege TO Block
the Square Deal.
Kansas CITY Star


Those members of congress who are or
ganizing against the administration; who
are taking exceptions to the statehood bill 4;
who are opposing the Philippines tariff bill /;
who are criticising the canal commission;
who are quibblng about the santo Domingo
affair. and who are otherwise manifesting a
disposition to create trouble. may think
they are playing a, wise political game. They
may think that they will impress the people
with their courageous independence. Per-
haps the monster OF "bossism," which they
conjured up and tried to give form and sub
stance, looks like something to them. But
to the country at large. where the president
is trusted, and where his policies are ear
nestly Endorsed, the situation at Washington
has a different aspect.
The character of the '1nsurgent" leader
ship and the obvious motives that animate
many OF the recruits strongly suggest to
the people that congress Is now engaged in
a blind skirmish" designed by those who
are forcing II to conceal the real movement
"a movement to defeat rate legislation by
organizing a revolt against the president on
other issues. There Is a strong suspicion
that Rockefeller and his lieutenants have a
good deal to do with this game. At least ie
must be manifest to even the dulest intel
lect that the interests are much pleased
with the present situation. Washington is
packed with the sugar lobby and the to-
bacco lobby. The Standard OIL lobby and
the railroad lobby are not so evident to the
public eye. because their principals have
seats in the senate and the house.
But with the president stand the people.
On the side OF the square deal as against
special privileges are the popular sover-
eigns. the voters, who create congresses,
and who, in spite of the influence and power
OF organized capital can unmake con-
crosses.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
LET THE RATTLE BEGIN.
Demand for Nction ny Consress ON
rate Regulation.

washington EOsN
In a fascinating historical romance writ.
ten by a popular Irishman we have an sc-
count Of a great battle fought in Prussia
In the year 1906. The beginning was desul-
tory. now fierce, now languid. A youthful
staff officer who had never been under fire.
before was impatient and disappointed, and
petulantly exclaimed that he did not think
Il was going to be much of q night, or words
of that import. An old sergeant major who
had been with Bonaparte In italy. in Egypt
at Marengo. at Tim, and at Austerlltz an
swered: BE of good cheer; have been in
many battles. and I never saw one open
like this that there was not bloody work for
all before II was over" He was right-the
field was jena
This F1fty-ninth congress IL opening
pretty much like the battle that laid Prus-
sia PROSTATE at Napoleon's feet. The de-
bates have been fierce, languid. desutory
and Of wide scope. The presidents policy
has been under fire. and everything has
been scrutinized except one thing-we have
had tariff. insurance, Monroe doctrine, the
canal. and some other things, all discussed
with great ability and fervid oratory.
But the big question Is not vet on the
field of battle-the railroad rate question,
When that shall challenge the logic, the
eloquence, the statesmanship and the patri-
otism of the Fifty-ninth congress. then the
killed and crippled will be evidenced that
there Is fight on hand, and a big one-a
Jena; perhaps a Waterloo.
There is going TO be a rate bill. There
is no sort of doubt OF that. Will Il be such
bill as the radicals demand, or merely
bill that the railroads are willing to con-
cede? Here is the fight. There will be J
measures, and out OF them congress will
evolve something. We can all hope that a
section OF the bill will be virile enough to
destroy rebate, and that ought TO be easy
enough, for the railroads are evidently sin
cere in their protestations that they never
practice rebate because they want TO, but
because they have to.
Whatever congress does, Il ought to
make a law that will take the railroad
question out OF politics, TO the end that the
political campaign this year may be fought
without either party getting delirfous. We
have not had any lucid politics In this coun-
try since 1892. II would be a novel expert
ence II we should have a sane campaign In
lpO6
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
NO GRANGE IN FISCAL POLICY.

The liberal successes in the British
elections thus far very conclusiyely
show that the people do not want any
change in the fiscal policy OF the coun-
try. The present liberal government is
unqualifiedly committed to the malnte-
nance of the existing system. The ques-
ton OF change, raised by Mr.. Cham
berlain. was made the leading issue in
the campaign and 1t is now unmistak-
ably demonstrated that the appeals OF
the advocates of departure from the
policy which has been In operation for
more than half century had very little
effect upon the voters The prime min
lister and his adherents have, devoted
most OF their attention to denouncing
the Chamberlain plan and the evidence
is that this has proved exceedingly eff
fective.
OF course there are other reasons for
the liberal successes. There was a great
deal Of popular dissatisfaction with the
Balfour ministry, conspicuously mani
tested in the defeat OF Mr.. Balfour.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
NOBODY WORKS BUT FATHER
New York Sun.

New YORK Sun.
The family wished to ornament
Their high and cultured station,
And every one save Pa professed
A thirst for education.
Jack went to Pigskin institute,
The other teams all licking,
But somehow when II came to bills
Twas Pa who did the kicking.
Clorinda went to cooking school
Compounded grub amazing,
But somehow when II came to dough
Twas Pa who did the raising.
Tom to a business college went.
Financial ways divining,
But somehow when II came to checks
Twas Pa who did the signing.
Kate took a heightened boarding school
Sharp angles to diminish
But somehow after she came out
Twas Pa who saw his finish.
And Pa? He's plodding right along
And hasn't got much knowledge,
In fact his standing Is but this
senior In LIES college,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Dangerous Spirit of lon.
lal A ma N

DoiNi2oiV <hiiOiiS'
Hostility 60 the government and disregard
of the obligations of an oath are serious
charges to make against the midshpmen
at Annapolis-even more serious than the
hazing accusations. II there is any such
dangerous spirit of practical insubordina-
ton at the national academy condition
confronts the authorities to be drastically
dealt with. 1t should also warn congress
men and others not to interfere with a
badly needed discipline by ill-advised ef-
forts at protection and defense. which SIM
ply encourage the young men in their atti-
tude of defance-an attitude highly detrf-
mental to say the least, to the national
service.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The announcement that President
Roosevelt will send message to con-
gress favoring lock canal IL confirma-
tory OF previous reports that he regarded
this type of canal on the isthmus as
the most desirable. cost in money and
in time being the chief consideration.
The commission is understood to favor
the lock plan. which it is thought Will
allow the great work to be completed in
about half the time which would be re-
quired for the construction of sea-
level waterway and at cost not very
much in excess of the present estimates.
According to the report the presidents
view is that q lock-canal will meet the
demands of the present generation and
If posterity should require a different
type it can then be provided.
The question must, of course, be de-
cided by congress and probably no ac-
ton will be taken on 1t until the reports
of the consulting engineers are received,
which should be shortly. There has
been no intlmatlon as to what the senti-
ment in congress is regarding the type
Of canal, but very likely this will be dis
closed after the president has made
known his views on the question. SO
far as public opinion is concerned, the
probability is that 1t will be found favor
able to the plan which will be the more
economical in time and money. A lock
canal probably cannot be completed in
less than eight or ten years and will
cost perhaps quite 5000, 100000. A sea
level canal cannot be constructed in less
time than from twelve to fifteen years
and its cost would be at least 100000
600 more than the lock plan. There is
Of sea-level waterway from the com
mercial point of view. The American
people. however, want the canal con-
structed in the shortest time possible
and at no greater expenditure than is
necessary to have a waterway that will
adequately accommodate such part of
the worlds commerce as will make use
of It. 1t is believed that lock canal
will meet all requirements for perhaps
a century. which is long enough time
for this generation to make provision
for
Another question connected with the
canal which is likely to receive the care
full consideration of congress is whether
to continue the construction by the
present method, or to entrust to con-
tractors the carrying through of the
work. Not much prominence has yet
been given to this phase of the matter,
but it is known that there is some senti.
ment in congress favorable to having
the canal work done by contractors and
the question is certain to be brought
forward. Advocates of the contract plan
urge that a system of construction
which depends upon direct government
management is not likely to be very
successful. They say this is fact that
has been demonstrated again and again
in widely divergent enterprises. On
the other hand, 1t is pointed out that
government enterprises performed upon
a contract basis are not usually carried
out economically or expeditiously.
What now appears to be assured is
! that there will be a lock canal and that
its construction will be pushed with all
possible vigor. AS to other matters
confident prediction can now be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Attorney General Hadley of Missouri

Attorney General Hadley OF Missouri.
who has returned to st. Louis from
New York, expresses himself confident
that he will be sustained by the New
York court of appeals in his effort to
compel Fl. H. Rogers. the Standard Oil
magnate, to answer his questions. You
can sometimes lead a horse TO water.
but you cannot always make him drink,
especially IL he has been oiled down.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The public may sympathize with
President Mitchell's position. but its
sympathy viii be tempered by the recol-
lection that an increase Of 10 cents a ton
in the wages of miners once produced
an increase of twice that much in the
price OF coal to the consumer.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

1t is not within the proprieties Of pub
lie life for the Chicago city council to
hold Mayor Dunno responsible for re-
marks made at Denver, as Colorado air
is said to have peculiar effect not only
upon the Imagination but upon the vocal
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Up in Wisconsin they got around the
refusal of the railroads to pay their
taxes by passing law making a show
ing Of all taxes paid prerequisite to a
standing in court TO contest their va
lidity Judge Munger, however, has
made it unnecessary for the Nebraska
legislature to copy the Wisconsin law.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Governor Mickey declares that the
next problem for the republicans of Ne
braska to solve is the freight rate ques-
ton. which must be met. Why did not
the governor call the legislature in spe-
cial session instead of indefinitely post
poning the issue.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Greene and Gaynor seem resolved to
get their case under every possible cap
tion OF the law reports A knowledge
Of the rulings in this matter would be a
liberal education in national and inter
national law, And the end OF the de-
nurrers has not yet arrived.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Since II has been officially declared
that duelling is still necessary in Ger
many 1t may be inferred that there are
a number Of influential people in that
empire who dare not listen to the truth
about themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Omaha stands better in business cir
Giles in the east today than ever before
in its history, and Omaha is on the map
of every big business house that seeks
trade west Of the Mississippi river. Our
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Shrinking NiOdesty.

1t is all explained now. Mr.. Rogers
couldn't answer those questions-by adj
vice of counsel-because there were so
many reporters and artists in the room.
The heartlessness with which the press
ignores capitalistic diffidence is constantly
shocking the finer feelings of the captains
of industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Boosting the Dividend.
New York Tribune.

Reports are coming in OF the vast sums
which railroads are gaining by the abolition
Of the free pass system We have not yet
heard. however. that those gains are to be
applied to the reduction of rates to those
who pay for tickets. or to the increase OF
wages 10 employees.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The great organ OF long-range reform
has very properly pointed out that 1t
would be great saving If all wagons
in Omaha had broader tires, but II has
not even limited why the county Jail
graft should be perpetuated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Rival Exhilera nts.
Washington Post.

The Winnebago Indians in Iowa have
invented a new and powerful intoxicant,
which they make from the muscatel
beans. Still, we are willing to wager that
it is not more deadly than the Iowa drug
store cordials
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The Ware case has at least taught
those who want to acquire government
land in an irregular manner to employ
no agent who keeps daybook.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Chief Collins advises all women not
10 walk the streets of Chicago after
dusk alone in any part of the city. That
should be the course for all respectable
women to pursue in every city.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The action Of Secretary Metcalf in re-
calling Cinnamon who were deported
after an order of court barring the de-
barkation had been issued proves that
a court order follows the flag as far as
Honolulu at least
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

There would be less opposition TO the
plan OF binding the Missouri river within
its hanks were it not for the probability
that the confined current would make a
channel sufficient for the easy move
ment OF steamboats,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
The way of the Profession.

The Chicago inventor and mechanician
who says he will start from that city at
6 o'clock, April 20, and in the evening de-
liver into the hands of President Roosevelt
message from Mayor Dunno talks inter-
estingly and plausibly of his proposed fly
ing machine They all talk that way.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

America may be taking only friendly
interest in the Moroccan conference, hut
1t must crafty Ambassador White to see
the Stars and Stripes flying from Yam
kee warship every time he looks out OF
his window.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
An Effective Reform.
Brooklyn Eagle.

Cuba is considering a bill to abolish the
death penalty. LAS II never hindered crime
there" its reformers say lit might better
be abolished, and the criminal set at work
to support the family he has bereaved."
Nevertheless no man killed by law for
murder ever murdered anyone else!
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Oregon is to elect senators for two
terms at the next meeting of the legis-
lature. giving the state two opportuni-
ties to redeem its reputation.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

II the fuel supply should run short in
Omaha, the heat generated for the
spring municipal campaign ought to
carry us comfortably through the win
ter. ...
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Plain to BE Seen.

The Red Men have captured Mr.. Roose-
velt and Mr.. Bryan has been made a
datto. 1t is also understood that the voters
made Mr.. Bryan a Buffalo and the senate
is trying to put Mr.. Roosevelt in the same
order.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

merchants must realize fully the high
reputation Omaha bears in the CONNER
cial world and protect it jealousy
against impairment from whatever quar-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

-
Senator. ,Bracketts remark that the re-
publican party must rid itself Of rascals
is not original with him, but it will bear
repetition.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The real necessity for confidence" in
business is again demonstrated by the
ease with which Mr. Prior Of Cleveland
fioated 100000 of forged securities.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The county board should dispose OF
the jail feeding graft first. Other leaks
can be plugged up later. One thing at
q time.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

In the light of the scores In recent
years 1t is not surprising that Harvard
SHOULD be the first university to place
the ban on intercollegiate foot ball "as
she is played"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

One Of the best signs OF the advance
ment Of the American negro is that one
prominent member of the race has de-
clined federal appointment.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Marshall Fields brave struggle with
disease showed one reason for his phe-
nOmenal success in business.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

The New York Sun is backing the in.
surgents and 1t is matter of notoriety
that the trusts are backing the Sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Uncle Sam still has millions Of acres
for the landless, but not an acre for the
land grabber.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

There are three members OF the national
house OF representatives who resemble each
other very much. They are Representatives
Hun of Pennsylvania, Haskins OF Vermont
and Conner OF New York. One OF the new
members of the press gallery who is con-
sumed with a desire to know the faces Of
all the MEMBERSHIP older ones don't care
about the men who never do anything-saw
Haskjns and declared that he was the man
to whom he had been introduced the day
before and made believe that he was Colonel
Hun After much argument he was per-
suaded that he was in error. well. Hun
certainly does look like Haskins," he de-
clared to ease his conscience.
you mean Haskins looks like Hun" said
his friend. Hun has 100000 and Haskins
about 30 cents"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
sfATEMENT OF oIRcULATIoN.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State of Nebraska, Douglas County. IS.
c. C, Rosewater, secretary Of The Bee
Publishing company, being ~uly sworn:
says that the actual niimbsr nf fun ana
complete copies of The Daily. Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of December. 1906. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

WHEN OUT OF TOWN,
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarily should have The Bee
mailed TO them. IL 70 better than
q daily letter from home. Adj
dress will he changed as often as
requested = ~.- ..
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

What is it," demanded the preacher,
that brings the most comfort to a man In
time of trial."
AN acquittal." grunted Judge Grubbs,
waking UP suddenly.-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Daily average 81, $40
c. c. RosEwATER,
Secretary.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this 3lst day of December, 1900
(SeaD M. 3. HUNGATE
Notary Public.