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Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Most Of the candidates on the repub-
lican council ticket are comparatively
new men in politics, without records in
public office. One of the candidates
who has a record is Charles ]. Ander-
sen, nominated for the position of coun-
Gilman from the Eighth ward. Mr.. An
dersen served in the last legislature,
where his activity was manifested par
ticularly in behalf of the new city char
ter with a view to reducing expenses
borne by the taxpayers. Appreciation
Of this work should make every prop
erty owner in Omaha friendly to Mr..
Andersen's candidacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The full benefit of Omaha's building
expansion can be had only by maintain
ployer and employee in the building
trades. Any serious difficulty in any
division of building mechanics would
interfere with the work all along the
line and both the employee and employer
would suffer from the interruption and
the effect 1t would have in deterring
people contemplating other building OPP
erations. 1t is to be hoped all threat
enedy labor difficulties will be adjusted
so that Omaha may have a clear field
for its material growth this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

4 GENERAL SPRING HOUSE CLEANING.
The spring is the accepted time of the
good housewife for house cleaning and
ii should also be the time for a general
house cleaning of the entire city Omaha
should be FURNISHED up and embellished
both in the places that show and in the
places that do not show.
One OF the first steps of municipal
house cleaning should be the renovation
and repair of the city hall building.
which The Bee has been urging for
some time. While the city hall is most
in need of thorough overhauling. every
other public building should be given at
the same time cleanup from top to
bottom and put in a good state of repair.
Public property even more than private
property should be kept in good condi-
ton and not allowed to run down at the
heel The example thus set must speak
louder than words of advice to the own.
ers of private buildings, which need a
few nails or fresh paint
Announcer part OF Ihe spring mousse
cleaning should take the form of re-
newal Of worn places in the street pave
ments. The asphalt repair plant has be-
gun work and should be kept busy with
out interruption. The streets that have
claim for first attention are those I'm
the heart of the city, where the traffic
is greatest and from these the repair
work should be extended out to the cir.
conference. The asphalt pavements
may require more attention than the
others, but the brick and stone blocks
should likewise be taken care OF so that
Omaha may have its roadways in per.
feet condition.
! House cleaning in the parks is going
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
TRIUMPH OF PERSISTENCE.
Federal Pursuit and Punishment OF
Crooked Contractors.

Baltimore News.
The infiexible persistence OF the united
States government I'm claiming the return
of the fugitives Gaynor and Greene TO be
tried for great frauds perpetrated in the
of the improvements in the
harbor Of Savannah has at last produced
the gratifying result of their conviction
in the trial which has been going on Tor
some weeks i'm that city. The conviction
of Colonel Oberlin NJ. Carter. the govern
ment military engineer in charge or the
Savannah improvements, and especially the
failure OF the remarkable series OF et-
forts to overthrow that result was
most wholesome event as showing that 1t
was possible to bring to punishment a
criminal whose personal and social con-
nections included very large number OF
men Of influence and wealth. That achieve
ment may be regarded as the forerunner
of the long chain of convictions of per
sons OF high station which has been
CONSPICUOUS feature of the story of the
past few years in our country. That there
should have been cause for these convic-
tions is anything but cheerful subject
Of contemplation; that they have been ac-
complished. however, Is proof that things
are sounder at bottom than pessimists
would have us believe. There Is no meas
uring the wholesomeness OF the influence
that is exercised by any one conspicuous
vindieation Of justice when the criminal
brought to book is a man whose wealth or
social or political connections might be
supposed to serve az an adequate shield.
The deterrent effect on others inclined TO
WELD 10 temptation-the most important
object of the execution OF the criminal law
in general--is peculiarly marked in such
cases; but over and above this, the moral
effect upon the community of every such
demonstration OF the impartiality OF jus
tice Is OF incaIculable value.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Just because Council Bluffs and South
Omaha went democratic at their spring
municipal elections this month is no
sign that Omaha will go democratic
next month. Kansas City, although
normally democratic and in a demo-
cratic state, elected a republican mayor,
and so did Milwaukee.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

When Senator Bailey was making his
speech on his amendment to the Hepburn
bill a party of New York sightseera sat
in one of the galleries. They listened to
the Texan for a time and then one of them
whispered to their Washington friend who
was showing them around: Where are
the New York senator's? We want to see
them" They are not here was the
reply. "Depew is I'm q sanitarium and Plat
is too feeble to sit here for a long time
and listen to anybody talk" The New
Yorker said nothing and listened to Bailey
for a time longer Then he sighed and
remarked: Gee! Wouldn't New York be
lucky II she could trade of Plat and De-
pew for Bailey"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Mr.. Benson may be entirely without flaw
as citizen and real estate dealer, and yet
as mayor he might adopt a policy unwise
for the city and obnoxious to its citizens
World Herald.
Sometimes people have to choose be-
tween a man without a flaw as citizen
on a platform with which they do not
wholly agree and a man full of flaws
as a citizen, who has swallowed made
to-orier platform with his eyes shut.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
DeBasing Love OF Money

The man with the muck rake is not the
only one who keeps looking downward.
Mammon also keeps his eyes fixed upon
the ground. The love Of money is more
widespread than the love of scandal. The
president is engaged In a laudable attempt
to make the muck rakers keep their filth
to themselves. But he is not willing that
MammOn should keep his gains. In both
sentiments he represents the people. II is
impossible that the onslaught should prove
merely a QuiNotie one. A way 70 victory
must BE- foun$
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
GOVERNOR FOLKS PROMPT ACTION.

GOVERNOR FOLKS PROMPT ACTION.
Governor Folk is TO be commended
for his prompt and pronounced stand
for the punishment of those who are
primarily guilty in the Springfield lynch
ing outrage. Missouri has been dis
graced in the eyes of good, law-abiding
people everywhere by the wanton exhi-
bition of mob brutality, and no limit
could be put to the vicious influence
upon other communities of such a crime
if the public authorities extenuate or
approvingly pass it by.
1t is. Of course, too late to prevent the
outbreak OF mob fiendishness, but IL is
not too late for those who represent the
majesty Of the state of Missouri to
vindicate it, and by relentless prosecu-
ton at least Of the prime movers and
leading actors in the lawless scene to
transform it as an example from an in
centive into a deterrent to mob impulse
everywhere
The crime of lynching is not an easy
ohe loT tHe publC buIuOTlutS u uedi
with. and they have too generally acted
half-heartedly or with only a temporary
show of earnestness when nothing short
of the most energetic employment Of the
full punitive power of the state could
possibly meet the requirements Of the
case. For this reason Governor Folk
deserves the sympathy and active sup
port of every good citizen.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Minor scenes and Incidents sketched
on the spot.


The Agricultural department adds an
other feather to its stock OF plumes and
incidentally sends a thrill OF relief along
humanitys spinal column. The feather IL
not picked from the wing OF vistory, but
II is something just as good. II was
snatched from the wing o. the early house
ny, and the feat Is esteemed tribute TO
the sleepleSs vigilance Of the departments
scientists. The fact Is noted with becom-
ing modesty In treatise just issued tell.
ing how the houseny comes its activities
and its departure, underscorlnR the dis
covery that the pest does not bite Three
paragraphs from the hy-blown brochure
will supply all the mental pabulum the
subject requires these busy days:
ION account of the conformation OF its
mouth parts. the househy cannot bite yet
no impression is stronger in the minds OF
most people than that this insect does oc-
casionally bite. This impression ia due
to the frequent occurrence in houses Of
another fly, which is called the stable fly,
and which, while closely resembling the
houseiy $50 closely, in fact. as to deceive
any one but an entomologisO, differs from
It in the important particular that it's
mouth parts are formed for piercing the
skin. 1t is, perhaps, second in point OF
lions of the northeastern states.
There is a species, smaller than the
common house1y, which is called the
houseny. The male, which is much com
moner than the female. has large pale
patches at the base of the abdomen,
which are translucent when the fly is seen
on the window pane. It is this species that
is largely responsible for the prevalent
idea that flies grow after gaining wings
Most people think that these little no
malomyias are the young OF the larger
flies, which, of course, is distinctly not the
case.
"A careful screening of windows and
doors during the summer months, with the
supplementary use OF sticky fly papers, is
preventive measure against the househy
known to every one, and there seems to
be little hope in the near future of much
relief by doing away with the breeding
places. A single stable in which a horse
is kept will supply house flies for an ex-
tended neighborhood."
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Even a stranger perusing the columns
OF the democratic organ cannot help but
discover that Editor Hitchcock has not
forgiven Congressman Kennedy for
beating him out at the election two
years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Now that the supreme court of the
United States has made a ruling on the
subject of divorce, reformers of this
particular evil have basis upon which
TO work.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

One of the democratic papers out in
the state already sees the Hon. "Jim"
Dahlman stepping from the mayors
Office in Omaha to the governors chair
in Lincoln. We fear this is a little pre-
mature for even the most elastic i'm
agination.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The grave yard scandal at Buffalo
has involved the newly appointed col
lectOr OF the port. who has been indicted.
President Roosevelt has not been par.
t;eularly fortunate in his selections in
his home state, but perhaps the charae
ter of the senatorial delegation, which
makes the recommendations. must be
taken into account when liking the re
spOnsibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
LINES TO 4 LAUGH.

do you mean to tell me that you have
lived in this out of the way place for ten
That's right, stranger Just ten years"
I'm surprised. | can't see what you
find here to keep you busy"
Il can't find anything That's the reason
like it."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Young lady you are not suited to our
Not suited to your one-horse business
said the young typewriter angrily. why,
Ia have you know worked for Mr.
That may be. However we are not in
terested in phonetic spelling. Houston
Cronicle.
There's no use of talking" said the old
time politician, the public Is getting hard
I'm what waY?"
why. If you offer a voter lot of talk
he laughs at you, and if you offer him
money be gets insulted. Washington Star.
This talk about number thirteen being
unlucky isn't so foolish as some peole
think"
lived in the thirteenth centuryEevery one
Of EN- dead"-Clcveand Leader.
Yes, he gave me thorough physl-
cal examination. But he wasn't special
what makes you think SOP, ..
He didn't find anything the matter with
me."-Cleveland Ledger.
DO you think" she asked. that any
man can really be in love with two girls
at the same tme?'
"Oh, yes. if he happens to be in doubt
as to which ones father is the richest"
Chicago Record.
Mr.. Jawback--For the lands sake! You
are the slowest woman about dressing l
ever heard Of. How much longer are you
going to be?- 'T NJ. ~. '''' 90.
Mrs. Jawback--About an inch and a half.
after ] get into these high-heelod shoes
Cleveland Leader.
II am sorry to hear that WTinklins and
his wife can't live together in peace. There
is too much obstinacy on both sides-that's
the trouble, isn't it?
Yes; he's a standpatter. and she's 9
standpouter. Chicago Tribune.
A sweet girl student thus described the
manner i'm which a goat butted the boy out
of the front yard He hurried the prev-
GUS end of his anatomy against the boys
afterward with an earnestness and velocity
which backed by the ponderosity OF the
goats avoirdupois impaired a momentum
that was not relaxed until the boy landed
on terra hrma beyond the pale of the
goats jurisdiction. Western Kansas Pub
Usher
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
Beautiful in Theory.
Philadelphia Record.


A common carrier is an important public
servant. Its franchises are granted to
subserve public ends. It should always
be ready to give an account of its steward
ship There should be no hesitation in
opening its books for the inspection OF the
proper authorities insisting upon a square
deal
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The Railroad Gazette has discovered
that the action of President Roosevelt
in the anthracite strike OF 1908 was I'M
fortunate. but from declarations of both
miners and operators the misfortune
must have been experienced only by
third parties.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
SeIf-Interest of senators.

1t is easy enough to get a committee re-
port or vote in the house of representa-
tives at Washington in favor Of constitu-
tional amendment providing for election Of
United States senators by direct popular
vote. The bar in the way is the senate it.
self, and nothing short Of a popular ex-
plosion is likely to move II out Of the way.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

WIN ,scme one please enlighten us as
to when the report OF the water works
appraisers may be expected as the first
preliminary to the Immediate" aequisi.
tion OF the water plant by the city OF
Omaha, which was begun more than
three years agol
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
worlds Happiest People.

The happiest people IN the world, as
class. are the Independent agriculturists
OF the United States, with homes Of their
own. a competence saved, families growing
up in honor. every reasonable comfort
present. and every lawful ambition graft
fed or provided with agencies for gratihca-
tiou
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Omaha viii shortly entertain the
state convention OF Nebraska postmss-
tiers. The men who handle the mail are
good men 10 cultivate and Omaha should
see to II that they get the right kind OF
welcome whsn they come here.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Some Of the local muck-rake wielders
in Omaha do not take very kindly to
President Roosevelt's speech. But that
is quite natural.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

1t is to be hoped the SmOot case will
be determined in time to serve as in
structions to the Utah legislature when
It meets to elect another senator TO sue
coed Smoot
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
The situation Epitomi.ed.
Cleveland Leader.

A more apt description Of the outlook
for the railroad rate bill would be hard
TO lind than this by a senator: Il can
hear the music and know the procession
Is on the move, but / can't just exactly
figure out which street it is coming down q"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The suggestion that the Panama canal
be completed under the system used
IN the construction of the jetties at the
mouth of the Mississippi recalls the fact
that men like Bads are not born every
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The location OF the ''open all night"
bank near the Waldorf-Astoria in New
York indicates a desire on the part OF
the promoters to go where business ii
to be found rainier than TO attempt to
draw trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Jefferson Davis. senator presumptive
from Arkansas, will have to change his
attitude toward newspaper reporters II
he does not want to retire to oblivion
when he reaches Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

While reading press dispatches from
Missouri it is well to remember that
THE Clansman," by Thomas Dixon,
was presented in Springfield theater
only about a month ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Senator Blackburn has a fondness for
wearing clothes that can be heard for some
distance. The other day he came into a
committee room wearing a new suit which
had apparently been made out of a handy
iour sack by a fashionable tailor and also
a red tie whose glories dimmed the setting
sun. Senator Bacon gave a violent start.
What is the matter?" asked Senator Bal
ley. "Oh," said Bacon, in a relieved tone.
tits all right. l thought l heard TIL
mans voice, but it's only Blackburn
clothes"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The rapidity with which mail is delivered
in the United States caused much comment
at the postal conferences held abroad last
year, but the record nondelivery of letter
came to the attention of the postal officials
some weeks ago when a letter was re-
ceived in the dead letter ONCE after having
Travelled for twenty-three years.
II was mailed in New Orleans May H.
1882, and was received at Vera Cruz the
following day. From then until July 10,
1905, when the letter was brought to light
in the Mexican postohice, nothing was
heard from either the writer or the person
TO whom the letter was directed, and,
thinking of nothing better to do, the Mex
leans sent the letter to Washington, where
it was opened.
The i'll fate of the letter must have been
a cause of disappointment to the sender,
for the purport of this missive was a pro-
posal OF marriage, couched in the tenderest
and most endearing terms and asking for
a speedy response.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

That car who declared constitution
for Russia to be dream doubtless
meant nightmare; but, dream or night
mare. il is coming.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The memory of Franklin is no less
entitled to respect because he took no
part in the military operations Of his
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

A "heresy" trial is scheduled for New
York this week. 1t was supposed the
Briggs case had put an end to the farce
of making men believe under duress.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Governor Vardaman has not posed as
a "reformer," but he could offer expert
advice to the governor Of Missouri.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

few more verbal volcanic eruptions
are due in the city hall before the pres
ent council makes way for its successor.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
speck of Trouble vanishes.

Mlnnedpolls JOuEnal.
The coal situation in Nebraska is easier.
Nebraska has but one coal mine and that
mine employs one miner He has gone
back to work
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
G. 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. 1903. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

murmuVed Sherman of New York, who had
been reading about the senatorial election
in that state.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
subs sribers leaving the city tenn
pOrariIy should have The Zee
mailed 20 them. Address will he
changed a. often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The senate committee on Indian AFFAIRS
has inserted a paragraph in the Indian APP
preparation bill which caused some amuse-
ment when read TO the full committee
Thursday. The paragraph provides for the
payment Of $500 TO several Sioux Indians
for acts OF heroism in saving the lives OF
two women and children captves Of the
White Lodge bands Of the Sioux in Novem-
Der, 1852 The heroes were Pretty Bear,
Swift Bear. Strike the Fire, Kills and
Comes. Charging Dog, One Rib, Red Dog,
Black Eagle, Don't Know How, Black War
club, Fool Dog and Walking Crane.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

The levees OF the Mississippi river were
under discussion in the house and Mr..
Macon Of Arkansas had the floor Il had
a right to speak on this question, h'
shouted. for | represent a constituency
which is interested. The Mississippi, In
it's ceaseless course, rushes by Arkansas.
so does everybody else who gets chance, "
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

c. c. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 31st day OF March, 1906.
(SeaD NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Major Mcdowell, clerk of the house of
representatives in Washington was ap-
preached by a young member who was
perpleXed as to what he should do II called
upon to preside temporarily. We'll" said
Mcdowell when I was a member of that
body of scamps an old member came to me
to post me as to what 1 should do when
l was called upon to preside. Before you
do anything he told me, go out into the
woodshed and practice making a noise with
a mallet. When you've learned how to
make more noise with that mallet than all
the members of the house talking at the
same time, you've got the secret of pre-
siding over the house down fine Now,
suppose somebody asks a parliamentary
question you can't answer, what must you
do?' Pound your desk so hard nobo can
hear and yell for help. BY the time the
house is in order Asher Kinds will be at
your elbow TO tell you what to do. Then
ask the member to repeat the question and
answer it as ii that was the first time you
had heard it,.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

DO you think" she asked. that any
man can really be in love with two girls
at the same time?'
"Oh, yes. if he happens to be in doubt
as to which ones father is the richest"
Chicago Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

It's a lucky thing for the guides at the
capitol that there are many bald-headed
men I'm the house. Every woman who Wis
it's the capitol wants to see Congressman
Nick" Longworth Since he was married
LOngworth has not been at the house much
of the time. AS the visitors did not think
they were getting their moneys worth un-
less they saw Longworth, the guides in
desperation began pointing out any bald
headed man on the floor.
Ollie James of Kentucky, Stevenson OF
Minnesota and Veins of Massachusetts
are the men most frequently pointed out
Longworth. This neat scheme of pacifying
visitors was revealed recently when
guide who had bunch of school teachers
in charge pointed out Veins, who was
walking along the corridor, as Longworth.
Veins heard the remark of the man and
Immediately hunted up Longworth and in
formed him he intended TO buy wig
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Mr.. Jawback--For the lands sake You
are the slowest woman about dressing l
ever heard OF. How much longer are you
going to be? q" o4' =" 30"' 49,
Mrs. Jawback--About an inch and half.
after / get into these high-heelod shoes
Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

II am sorry to hear that Wrinklns aud
his wife can't live together in peace. There
is too much Obstinacy on both sides-thats
the trouble, isn't it?'
Yes; he's standpatter, and she's g
standpouter. Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

Yes, he gave me a thorough physi-
cal examination. But he wasn't special
ist."
What makes you think SOP ...
He didn't find anything the matter with
me."-Cleveland Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

1T is Ell? Well, look at the people who
lived in the thirteenth century-every one
Of EN- dead"-Clevcland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

There's no use of talking" said the old
time politician, the public is getting hard
to please"
I'm what waY?'
why, If you offer a voter a lot of talk
he laughs at you, and il you offer him
money be gets insulted Washington Star.