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Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
KNIGHTS OF THE KEY.
Deserved Praise for work of the
TeIeGraph Operators.


washington Post.
In the recital of heroic deeds per-
formed in the midst Of earthquake and
fire at San Francisco, II is to be hoped
that the telegraph operators will receive
their share of praise. sThe daring of the
FIRE fighters and the fortitude OF thu
soldiers were picturesque features OF
wild and awful drama wildly appealing
to the popular Imagination. The tele-
graphers, on the other hand, were unseen,
and their work went on without the in
spiration Of crowds. Yet they performed
their task in imminent danger of death
from falling walls, explosions, and ap.
preaching fires.
In the surroundings, with rocking walls
about them, with smoke and gases
sitting them, with the roar OF flames
and explosions in their ears. and clouds
Of smoke filling the sky. these men stuck
to their keys and flashed the news that
made the world stand aghast. They were
truly soldiers to duty as the armed
men about them, and faced the king of
terrors with as knightly courage as the
gallant souls who CROPPED among totter-
ing walls for the dead and wounded 1t
was due to the modest but heroic fidelity
of the telegraphers that the country was
able to respond, almost in the twinkling
Of an eye. to the cry of distress from the
shattered city. The relief that prevented
famine and unspeakable hardships, the
joyful intelligence from those who es-
capped destruction, the comforting assur-
ance OF immediate help, were all made
possible by the devotion of these unob-
trusive and faithful men, They removed
an immense burden of anxiety from thoJ-
sands of hearts by keeping open the
means of communication at the risk of
their own lives. No more valuable ser
vice than this could have been performed
by one human being for another.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Beatrice sun. The question Of nominat-
ing a democratic candidate for the senate
Is agitating the minds OF the party leaders
The nomination OF a candidate. with not
enough members OF the legislature TO hold
a caucus, will not cut much ice, so TO
speak
Norfolk Press: Every railroad In the
state is reporting largely increased net
earnings, even on their watered stock.
When the Nebraska maximum rate case
was decided Il was expressly stipulated
that the case might be reopened at any
time, when by reason Of increased rates
esta bllshed the law would prove remunera-
tive. II certainly looks as though that
time had arrived.
Albion News: The next republican state
convention will be smaller by about one
third than those OF recent years This is
a wise change. az they have been so large
as TO be unwieldy and at times unman-
ageable. The large conventions merely af-
ford opportunity for the railroads to in
crease the obligation OF the people to them
by supplying a larger number OF free
tickets. Five hundred delegates will repre-
sent the people just as well as a thousand.
BY the adoption OF a direct primary sys-,
tenn there will be a still greater economy
as we'll as a better reflection Of public
sentiment The convention plan is a ma
chine" system in which the average voter
cuts mighty little figure
Bancroft Blade: The politicians Of Omaha
cannot decide whether they want to name
the next governor or United states sens-
tor. They might be satisfied with neither.
Friend Telegraph: The State Board OF
Assessment win meet in Lincoln on May
for the purpose OF assessing the different
railroads in the state. The fact that all
the roads doing business in this state show
greatly increased earnings lie evidence that
valuations ought to go stlll higher in maxi
ing the assessments. The position OF Cow
ernor Mickey on this question is greatly
to be commended The people are begin
ming to learn how to get at the valuation
OF the railroads of this state. The Mich
isan decision has shown up things as they
have never been shown up before.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
WHEN JIM IS IN THE SADDLE.

WHEN JIM IS IN THE SADDLE.
The most picturesque feature of the
inaugural procession accompanying the
induction of Theodore Roosevelt into
the Office of president of the United
States on March last year was a dele
CATION of the cowboys of the west"
headed by Captain Seth Bullock of
South Dakota, ably supported by
Colonel Jim" Dahlman of Nebraska.
AS described in the press dispatches
of the day, "the cowboys were a
sight to see, for while they all wore
wild western rig, no two of them were
clad precisely alike. Some wore blue
shirts, some spotted red, some wore
huge sheepskin shoes, while others had
leather breeches, and still others wore
leggings. LassOes hung on the pommels
Of their saddles and the pearl and ebony
handles of six-shooters stuck out ag-
gressively from their holsters sus-
pended from their belts. 1t was
against the order of the parade for any
organization to change formation in the
slightest degree, but no human law
ever restrained a genuine cowboy. and
while this particular crowd did the best
they could, they could not help but
make things lively. Just to show what
they could do they now and then roped
small terrified African in the encir-
a1g -. "a
horses danced to and fro across the
avenue, while their riders whoOped and
yelled and saluted the pretty girls at
every window"
This should give the good people Of
Omaha an idea of what they may ex-
pect IL they elect Dahlman mayor
When 'Jim" is in the saddle there will
be an hourly roundup at the city hall
and free exhibition of broncho busting
every Saturday afternoon. The walls
Of the mayors office will be hung with
sombreros and spurred riding boots,
and from the flag pole extending out
Of the window will be constantly sus-
pended the trophies of the hunt.
When "Jin" is in the saddle, the
beautiful seal of the city emblazoned in
the thing of the city hall corridor will
be dug up and a new one portraying the
branding of the calves put in its place.
When Jim" is in the saddle riding
school viii be inaugurated under his
personal supervision TO teach the young
idea how to shoot with real shooting
irons and applications for places on the
police force, will have TO be accom-
panied with certificates of ability to
pick up handkerchiefs from the ground
at full speed without refining in on the
Bit -
When Jim" is In the saddle every
thing about the city hall will go with a
whoOp and yell and no stranger com
ing within our gates will think Of pass
ing on without stopping over to see the
big show.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
A Fact worth Noting.

1t seems to be really fact that rail-
road corporation and even two railroad
officials have been convicted of rebating
and have been fined. The punishment Will
not amount TO much in the case OF the
corporation-only $4,000 as against
wealthy concern like the Burlington COM
pany; but the two officials may feel the
fine Of $4,000 each imposed on them With
possibly one or two exceptions, these are
the first convictions and punishments OBJ
tanned by the federal government since it
made rebating unlawful over eighteen years
ago. And the railroads have admittedly
been violating the law all along.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
OUR LADY or THE GOLDEN GATE.

]. c. b. Andrews in Philadelphia Ledger.
Serene. Indifferent to Fate" she stands
Bare breasted, grit with sand, and sun
caressed;
With power undiminished strength I'M
guessed 10
Till now; though gaping pits and ray'ning
brands
Have scorched her tunic and have SCARED
her hands
And who should say. My race is not
yet run;
My triumph comes when my new days
Bring bay and laurel These are my de-
mands"
SO speaks Our Lady OF the Golden Gate;
And we who hear the marvel Of her
voice
Smile back and toss her laurel. rose
and bay;
Because serene Indifference TO Fate
Breeds strength 10 conquer, power TO
gain a choice,
That thrusts our night Of sorrow into
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25


Pity the poor Burlington railroad. In
this land of milk and honey, with pros
perity overlooking and every other rail
road in the country proudly exhibiting
the fruits of increased business. the
Burlington alone reports officially to the
State Board of Assessment that its net
earnings in Nebraska are less than they
were year ago. II this exhibit were
made for every state which the road
traverses the directors, doubtless, would
lose no time in getting new set of
managers who could operate the road
with a profit at least equal to that Of
competitors. In. all probability, how
ever. they will vote the tax bureaucrats
an extra appropriation for being so skill
full in transferring the revenues into the
accounts for other states and heaping
the expenses onto the Nebraska division.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
blessing of she Helping Hand.

1t is a pure and undisguised blessing
that II is in the power of everyone who
sorrows over San Francisco's calamity TO
do something to help stricken people,
II Is the one ray amid all the gloom and
for Il we may all well be thankful. The
keenest edge is put on those Affections
that no human power can relieve And
while thousands OF such ills Will be
brought 20 light with every day that
passes over the city there is laid upon IL
heavy burden that willing human hands
and kind human hearts the country over
may help II to carry. Eagerly is such
help being offered and everyone who
gives. whether little or much is doing
something TO tighten the heavy lot OF
those who know a desolati0n the like OF
which is seldom seen.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

This thing Of platform-stealing should
be sifted right down to the bottom. We
believe Judge Cooley could make out a
good case Of stolen platform against all
the other aspirants for the mayoralty
The judges platform cornered the mar
ket and all the others had to come to
him to get material to build with.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
A Change for, rsne better.

Pittsburg Dispatch.
1t is sarcastically reported that there
is an inside. tip from the White House
to the effect that Judge Humphrey is not
considered for any of the impending va
cancies on the supreme bench. Possibly
not; but that may suit the popular taste
as we'll as the older conditions, which,
when a judge on the circuit or district
bench made rulings that the corporations
wanted, set the wires in active operation
for his promotion at the next opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
Able to Care for Our own

CpTInkUtIU TtpUUIINdIIF
The point that touches American pride
rather happily is the universal feeling In
foreign countries that we need no help In
taking care of the wrecked and fire-swept
city. There are no offers of aid from over
the sea. And, America, proud of her
strength and abundance, says thank you,
Just the same. There never was COM
pliment from abroad quite like this one
10
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
A Throb of JOY.

The mills of God and the United States
courts grind slowly, but occasionally they
turn out a grist of new food that the
nation seizes with rejoicing In Chicago
a great railroad and its principal officers
have been heavily fined. for giving secret
rebates. Let us take renewed hope;
maybe the next time some one will be
sent TO iail
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

In place of refusing to work for that
Wyoming railroad which is having too
many accidents employees would do a
better part to both themselves and the
public by being more careful.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Insurance companies making estimates
OF loss through the San Francisco fire
should not overlook the fees Of the spe-
cial adjusters who may be called unon
to determine whether the earthquake or
the fre first reached the ruins.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Brooklvn Eagle

brooklyn Eagle.
Greene and Gaynor, who stole $4,000 from
the government. abandoned their pal to
Imprisonment, jumped $4,000 bail, success
fully fought the United States for years
and are an-around fnanciers. have been
found guilty. with their marvellous facility
for postponement they ought to have a job
in the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Fortunately the commencement days
ere not FAR away and America win then
learn not only what caused the Cali
fornla earthquake but also how the
Panama canal can be built with the
least trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

In proposing to take the tariff from
building material for use in San Fran
cisco It would seem that at least one
congressman is convinced that the for
eignef does not always pay the tax.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

ago to vote bonds for a municipal light
ing plant It took the other end. Mu-
nicipal owner ship talk by those who
oppose municipal ownership whenever
1t assumes tangible form is subject to
a heavy discount.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Perhaps that bomb was placed on the
window of former President Loubet's
house simply to show nlhilistic apprecla-
ton Of the Franco Russian alliance
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

all, and over all. is the great court Of
enlightened public opinion, never so
great as now. Those who are wincing
under its DEGREES against corporation
wrongs and abuses win be wise not to
give fresh offense at such a time rs
fbfq
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Hereafter General Funston's fame will
rest on something more than capturing
Aguinaldo and alleged swimming OF the
Bagbag.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

The escape Of political prisoners from
Warsaw prison may be an indication
that the government would prefer to
have them get away than to have the
publicity Of trials.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

a., Are you properly registered from the
place where you now resideI II not,
make a note to attend to 1t next Satur-
day by having yourself registered or
taking out the necessary transfer pa
pers Unless registered you viii not be
able to vote at the city election next
week
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Wait till the magazine writers start
in on the San Francisco earthquake dis
aster They win give explanations
enough as to how it happened to suit
the most fastidious.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Local committees for the observance
of Decoration day are already making
their preliminary arrangements. The
beautiful practice OF commemorating
the deeds OF fallen soldiers appeals to
one and all. and these committees
should have the cooperation Of our citi-
zens in every way possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Governor Mickey duly celebrated Ar
Dor day by planting a tree in the lawn
Of the executive mansion. The gov
ernOr can relieve an anxious public by
telling whether or not it is a plum tree.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

The speed with which it passed special
appropriation for San Francisco shows
that the senate can do things in a hurry
II the proper pressure is brought to bear.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

1t is improbable that the damage to
the San Francisco Notifications will in
wife attack until there is more to be
destroyed behind them.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

With the recurrent reports Of French
strikes next week it would seem that
the Gallo "Queen of the May" were a
turbulent parsonage.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

II the National Educational assOcia-
ton should hold its meeting at San
Francisco as scheduled the members GER
tainly would have an opportunity to
study the effects OF earthquakes such
as no geography text book will ever give
them
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Our advice to the master painters and
the brush-wlelding painters: Get to-
gether. There is plenty Of work to do.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

The result of the first opening of the
vaults in San Francisco shows that a
fire is not always out when flames can
rot be seen.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

President Roosevelt's remarks at the
burial Of John Paul Jones indicates that
at least one man in American history
proved strenuous enough for him.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

VOllva likens Dowie to King Solomon.
but the prophet will never know the
depths of despair until he has been COM
pared with someone with less renown.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

The San Francisco relief fund is still
open. If you have not yet contributed
you still have the opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

WHEN OUT or TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city ten.
pOrariIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will BIO
changed Ne often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
Handy in EmerRencies.

Chicago Chronicle.
When it comes TO raising relief fund
the octopus, the trust. the monopoly and
the swollen millionaire are handy to have
al ound.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
Too Quick for Ininnetlon..

Kansas City Journal.
The great trouble in dealing with earth
quakes is their unexpectedness. There is
no time TO get out an injunction.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

The local popocratic organ lie again
spouting municipal ownership, but when
the proposition was submitted a year
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State of Nebraska Douglas County, S..
6. G. Rosewater, general manager OF The
Bee Publishing Company, being 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 March. 1906 was as follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

young man." said the friendly adviser.
whatever you do, avoid debt"
was the answer, unless my credit gets
better. Washington Star.
"Dey say gallon. er good Ticker viii
cure ony snake bite
IAN right. Will you please show me
whar de snakes is?'-Atlanta Constitution.
The man who is training his puppy to
behave naturally has to neglect all his
other Understandable Journal.
Marryat-Hellol old man, you're looking
prosperous.
Munniman-So 1 am I'm I'm the leather
business now. l tell you, there's nothing
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. so? sayl come up and
take dinner with us tonight. My wlfe's
baked some pies for dessert.-Philadelphia
Catholic Standard.
"He seems to be prosperous. It simply
proves" said the man who was fond or
luoting, that money talks!
That's true" replied the shrewd mer-
chant, 'and it talks best when invested In
well written advertisement."-Ph
phia Ledger.
"That corporation threatens to defeat my
candidacy" said the, young statesman.
by contributing TO the opposing cam
no; by contributing to mine.P-wash-
ington Star.
And you consider that a speaking like
ness Of my wife?' ..,-
1T goes without saying" #1-
Then It isn't my wife. Cleveland
Plaindealer,
"Lariat Lem has turned up his toes? How
did that happen?'
He made the mistake of orderin' a Teller
TO dance that wasn't exactly a tenderfOOt,
an when Lem Begun shootin holes through
his cork feet the feller got busy with his
own gun about two yards higher up. ~
Chicago Tribune
THE discipline in the navy is very strict,
isn't it,"
so strict that they even dock vessel
that can't keep up with the rest. "-Baltl-
more American.
Gyer-There is one time In the life OF
every man when he is an advocate OF free
silver.
Myer-When is that?
Gyer-When he Is on the verge OF cele-
brating the twenty-fifth anniversary OF the
day he faced the parsOn.-Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

G. c. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn TO
before me this 31st day OF March, 1905.
(SeaD NJ. d. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
Marryat-HellOi old man, you're looking

The man who is training his puppy to
behave naturally has to neglect all his
other ness.-Somerville Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

"Dey say a gallon er good Ticker will
cure ony snake bite
IAN right. viii you please show me
whar de snakes is?'-Atlanta Constitution.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25
LAUGHING LINES.

young man." said the friendly adviser,
whatever you do, avoid debt"
IT guess that's what I'll have to do,
was the answer, unless my credit gets
better. Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

Every now and then the newspapers con-
tain interesting statistics which would be
valuable If true. They are usually based
on the assumption that the number of de-
sertions from the army during the war OF
the rebellion had reached prodigious pro-
portions and that about II per cent Of
the deserters were Irish Catholics" who
went over to the southern army, or at least
left the armies of the north when the pope
was said to have recognized the southern
confederacy These assertions and the nu-
merous inquiries which they have prompted
led TO the preparation of an Official state
ment in the military secretary's Office The
statement, which is worth preserving, Is as
follows:
The actual number of assertions from
the United States army during the late
civil war is unknown, but 1t has been esti-
mated by this ONCE, from the best data
obtainable, that the number of actual de-
serters at large at the close of the war
(mahing due allowance for those incorrectly
reported as deserters) was 1l7,2F. Many
charges Of desertion have been removed
by the War department on the ground OF
manifest error in the record and under tho
acts of July 5, 1884, and March 2, 1881 and
the acts amendatOry thereof. No record
has been kept showing the number OF
cases In which the charge of deseTtion has
been removed by the War department. and
1t would be impossible to determine that
number, even approximately without ex-
aiming the records of the department for
the war period TO the present time, and
this, OF course, is impracticable with the
limited force available. The whole number
OF soldiers Of any given nativity in the
service during the war Of the rebellion Is
not known. and Il is impossible from any
data yet prepared TO make even an APP
proximately correct statement OF the num-
Der or percentage of deserters of any given
nativity When It is understood that the
War department is the sole custodian OF
the records of the armies In service during
the late war. and that Il has never made
a statement or estimate of the number OF
deserters of any particular nativity during
the war, Il will be seen that published
statements showing the number pr per cent
Of deserters by nativity are entitled to no
credence whatever"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

And you consider that a speaking like
ness Of my wife?'' ..u-
1T goes without saying" .s-
Then Il isn't my wife cleveland
Plaindealer,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

General orders Of the war department
prescribe the poncho as a part of the
field kit of the soldier, and the ques-
ton arose this week as TO whether It Is
to be used as a part of the equipment
without cost to the enlisted man. The
general stan recommended that no
change in the existing practice be made;
that the poncho be furnished at cost but
not be made part of the clothing allow
ance. This recommendation has the APP
prevail Of the chief Of staf
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

THE discipline in the navy is very strict,
isn't it,"
so strict that they even dock a vessel
that can't keep up with the rest "-Balti-
more American.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

"That corporation threatens to defeat my
candidacy" said the young statesman.
by contributing TO the opposing cam
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

EVERY MoRN1No.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-25

prosperous.
Munniman-So 1 am. I'm I'm the leather
business now. 1 tell you, there's nothing
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-11-01
Notice of Publication.

Notice is hereby given that at 2 p m. on the
Sth day of December, 1906 at Van Wyck, County
of Boise, State of Idaho, before L. s. Kimbali,
proof will be submitted of the completion of
works for the diversion of 1-5 cubic feet per
second of the waters of Bacon Creek, Boise
County, in accordance with the terms and con-
ditions of a certain permit heretofore issued by
the State Engineer of the State of Idaho.
]. The name OF the person holding said
permit is Stephen Cantrall.
q The postoffice. address of such person is
Fern, County of Boise, State of Idaho.
g. The number of such permit is 1880, and
the date set for the completion of such work Is
December 9, 1906.
d. Said water to be used for irrigation and
domestic purposes
5. Said works of diversion will be fully COM
pleted on the date set for such completion, and
the amount of water which said works are
capable of conducting to the place of intended
use, in accordance with the plans accompany
ing the application for such permit is / 1-5
cubic feet per second.
6. The amount of lands for which said water
is available is 60 acres, particularly described
as follows: nwA nwA,sec g. e% neA, neA seq,
sec 8, tip lin, 4e, b. M.
JAS. STEPHENSON, JR,
n1-29 State Engineer.