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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
FoREIeN VIEWS Of HEARsr.

The serious view almost unani-
mously expressed by the British press
concerning the strength shown by
Hearst in the New York election is
worthy of closer attention here than
is usually given to foreign interpreta-
tons Of our politics. If the yellow
prophets presidential ambitions be-
come formidable to the extent of men
acing mastery of one OF our great
national parties, foreign apprehensions
might indeed become a dangerous fac
tor Affecting our credit and material
interests. The instant attitude of the
British press at least is that of alarm
and suspicion of our stability and man
hood.
Our reliance, however, against an
indiseriminate revolt In the line with
Hearstism Is upon honest and rational
correction Of trust and corporation
abuses. The historic service that
President Roosevelt has performed has
been to arouse his country to sane con-
temptation of the situation and to
eourageously inaugurate measures ac-
cordingly. The Impression made
abroad by failure now in New York to
cOnclusively trample HeaTtism into the
dust is only one among many unfortu-
nate consequences, but we may reason
ably hope that the steady progress of
the presidents policy of specific and
positive reform, supplemented by the
cooperation Of every legislative and
executive agency. state and national
and supported by a crystallizing intelli-
gent public opinion. win reassure con-
sentative Judgment everywhere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

The Burlington tax agents are again
making their annual rounds tender
ing the treasurers of the various coun-
ties through which that road runs the
various amounts in payment of taxes
which they are willing to pay. but
which are 20 to 25 per cent less than
what they are assessed to pay. II all
property owners undertook to scale
down their taxes in this fashion the
different counties and school districts
would soon have to close shop. And
yet some of the well-meaning capital
lists who have money invested in these
taK-shirking railroads profess to be at
a loss to understand why the people
of Nebraska do not regard them as
benefactors and philanthropists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
byists and the contractors hirelings
usually get in their fine work.


The returns on the telephone fran
ohise question show that the new fran
chise has carried by something better
than two to one This vote has been
given both by reason OF dissatisfac-
ton with the policy pursued by the
present telephone company and on
faith in the pledges OF the proposed
new company. II the promoters of
the new telephone company are wise
they will see to 1t that every promise
they have made is redeemed in a lib
eral Interpretation and without hair
splitting OF quibbling. It is quite pos
sible for franchised corporation to
make itself popular with its patrons
and the public by fair treatment. al
though few of them seem TO realize It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

The most powerful individual in Chinn
today is Yuan Shi Kai, the vieeroy OF
Tientsin. He is virtually the dictator OF
the empire, having as his ally the old en-
press dowager. No decree Is issued from
Picking without his approval. He is credited
with having caused the Chinese government
to issue the recent anti-opium decree. Yuan
is a man OF great force OF character and
a believer in progress. He has taken many
steps to modernize his country Numerous
attempts have been made 10 assassinute
him. Il is hoped that through his EFFORTS
China viii be transformed into a progress
sive land
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
cAMPA1GNrN, Ar LANnpR.

Campaignin here IN Lander is a little bit
too dear,
At IS cents fer whIskey and list the same
fer beer,
And seegars at two bits apiece is money
throwed away,
But fellers got to buy all these and q
feller's got to pay.
You get to buck the roulette wheel and
play a little stud.
Ana sec your money fade away and set
and chew yer cud @-t -
And play yer campaign cards while the
dealer plays his own
And accOmn- Odate a capper when he asks
yer fer loan.
Then thar is the women that Teller must
For all that's old enough can vote; a maid,
or wife, or wilder -.
And II Teller can't spruce up and wear
a long-tailed coat.
He's got 10 pay some ott-tongued chap
to work 'em fer their vote
Then the churchy element that ailus votes
some ticket. --.s
Must in some way be rounded lip, from
mourner's bench to pulpit.
And II q feller wants 70 win on the day
He's got TO drsp a whole months pay in
the hat passed fer collection.
But these here amt the only things that
calls fer more and more
or feller's coin until the wolf comes
stalkin' In the door.
And can't tell Of all the things, and all
you couldn't hear,
But eampaignin' here In Lander Is a little
3. ..,-vs. NJ -MeCoRKLE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
Meaning Of inheritance Tar.
Chicago Chronicle.

To dispose Of property by will is not q
right, but a privilege which organized So
elety grants to its members, but, being a
privilege, society reserves the power "a
limit It, That is what an inheritance tax
means. In return for the privilege OF ieav-
ing his property to his heirs Instead OF
having Il taken possession OF by society
the testator implicitly agrees to pay any
Inheritance tax that may be Imposed When
Il Is sought to evade this obligation by an
te-mortem gifts OF large value society re-
fuses thus to be ooSened. That is the lesson
Of the judicial decision In the Pabst case
at Milwaukee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
Buggage SMASHING and Damage.
Springfield Republican.

Western railroads are working toward an
agreement to compel passengers TO pay an
insurance Zee on all trunks containing
property value in excess OF tlOO-in other
words. to limit their liability 20 damages 10
500 for the loss OF any piece Of baggage
uninsured. One recent case which stirs the
roads In this matter has been the recov-
cry Of $500 from one OF the companies by
the wife OF wealthy Chicago citizen for
damages 10 the contents OF trunk IA a
railroad wreck. Il Is thought 10 be asking
too much 20 hold a road liable to large
damages on baggage which is carried free
by them. That does not seem 10 be an un-
reasonable view, But how about this dam
age TO baggage which Is being constantly
and needlessly inflicted by the railroads
through their employed baSgage smashersi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

NEBRASKA IN THE NEXT CONGRESS.
Nebraska will be represented in the
next congress by a delegation made up
of five republicans and one democrat.
The only face in the delegation new
TO legislative halls will be that of
Judge John F. Boyd, who will succeed
to the seat now occupied by Congress-
man Mccarthy of the Third district.
Congressman Pollard, Hinshaw, Norris
and Kinkaid in the First, Fourth,
Fifth and Sixth districts. respectively.
are reelected, while in the Second dis
trict Mr.. Hitchcock will resume the
place he held as the lone democrat
three years ago.
While the republican majorities in
all cases are materially reduced from
those polled on the Roosevelt tidal
wave of two years ago, they are de-
cisive enough to show approval OF the
position taken by Nebraska's repre-
sentatives in the lower house on the
great reform measures enacted in con-
formity with the legislative program
promulgated by the president
Barring the democrat, who-will be
like fifth wheel to a wagon, the Ne
braska delegation in the sixtfeth con-
gress ought to prove good working
crew fully competent to take care OF
the interests Of this state in matters
that may come up for the attention OF
the national legislative body.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
GORDON FURT
POINTED PLEAsANrR1Es.


Think of what these prosecutions Of
your trust are costing the taxpayer 81
Yes" answered Mr. Dustin StaX, "and
taxpayers. am Obliged 10 contribute 10.
ward the cost Of my own prosecuuonl' -
| Washington star
Don't you know that surgeon
! passed us Just now
II know him very we'll.
He cut you dead"
oh, mats only the force of professional
habit. Baltimore American.
yes, he was naiIn' a board on hA
| front steps and he hit his thumb an awful
swipe. And what do you think! He didn't
say word.
HE didn't?"
Nope. He's deaf and dumb,'--Clevvland
Plain Dealer.
Speaking of the triumphs OF mind over
matter, Chuckled the expert burglar, as
he succeeded in working out the comblna.
ton and opening the safe, "hows this?''-
chicago Tribune.
Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. "a lazy
would have to work ~ he tended to bust
ness. Washington Star.
"A tailor or a dressmaker will be the last
person alive when the earth cores to an
because Of the doctrine Of the survi-
val of the it-tist. Baltimore American.
''Wel, we'll" remarked old Mr.. Past
angon, the young women OF today are
not what they were in my time"
MOP" replied Miss Huskie.
mo, indeed Why ell you young
women nowadays are muscular athletes
That's so. In the proud lexicon Of
feminine youth there is no such word as
'frail "-Philadelphia Press.
II try to be polite to passengers" said
the street car conductor with the powerful
breath, but when one of iem tries to pass
A plugged nickel on me, by George, it's
pretty hard for me to hold in And the
company never makes any allowance for
that sort of thing"
IL suppose observed the 0tiier man, the
company Is more concerned about what
you hold out'-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Omaha needs new modern fire.
proof hotel and needs it badly. This
is a tip for some man of wealth who
may be figuring on giving this city a
Christmas present.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Secretary Hitchcock's ill-health is
to be regretted, but some of those
confidential reports of Indian in
spectors sickened a lot Of people
familiar with the facts before the Sec
rotary was affected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

The suggestion that Pat" McCar-
rem be elected leader of Tammany hall
is probably made in harmony with the
democratic idea that to the victor be-
longs the spoils.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

In going democratic Arizona miti-
gates the grief OF friends who hoped it
would become state. since it proves
further education necessary before It
can exercise the franchise in an en-
Hghtened manner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Having cogitated long enough to
see the election fit by, Governor
Mickey should be ready to deliver his
verdict as court of impeachment in
the hearing on the charges against his
Omaha police commission appointees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
Tinted Commercial Honor.

TIHIdutIpuId IttCOIu.
Commercial honor must be at low ebb
when manufacturers of cans are willing
to decorate them with italian inscriptions
and pictures of olive trees designed to con-
vince the purchaser that the contents are
imported olive OIL while in fact they are
domestic cottonseed OIL. Il Is Just as much
counterGeiting initiating money is. and
IL is just as dishonest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

The statement that the gambling
element" Is being shut out OF the
grain trade is the first authoritative
admission that they had ever been
connected With it-but many strange
things are coming TO light In these
days OF agitation and investigation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Many people in the United States
will be ready to cooperate with Ger
many's opposition to 1.-THE American
invasion" If only it is confined to COM
batting the chewing gum habit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Since a federal Judge has decided
express companies are common car
riers and as such subject to a state
railway commission, Nebraska has
further cause TO congratulate itself on
the adoption of the constitutional
amendment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Seven hundred difference between
the votes on the high and low man on
each legislative ticket in this county
would indicate at least measure of
discrimination on the part of the man
who pulls the lever
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
silence of Bank LoOters.

The least that can be said for Messrs
stensland and Herring is that in consenting
to plead guilty, thereby preventing a trial
which would bring out all the facts, they
have no doubt placed many Of our citi-
zens under everlasting obligations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

President Harahan, the new execu-
tive of the Illinois Central, is by no
means a stranger to Omaha. He will
be expected, however, in his new ca
pacity to see to it that this end of his
line has a square deal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Comment of the British press on
the recent election is chiefly interest
ing for what it does not say-but even
men more familiar with the subject
find difficulty in analysing some of the
returns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

1t is to be hoped that Commissioner
Garheld's recent experience with i'm
munity baths" will be of value to him
when he is put up against" the
smooth gentlemen who enrich them
selves by violating or evading the land
laws.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

The discovery that the 12-inch coast
defense gun could not last through a
two hours engagement would be more
distressing If a ship could be found
which would float before Il half that
time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

The confirmation OF an overwhelm-
ing republican majority in the Iegis-
lature must come as a welcome relief
20 Douglas county members who
might otherwise have found them
selves between two fires when 1t came
70 settle the senatorship question.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Nebraska will still have Eve repub-
lican congressman and two republican
United States senators to look after
its interests at Washington.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

ties are bound up in this struggle over
the Illinois Central, which probably as
yet is far from being fought out, and
the result must be full OF significance
to the west
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

1t may be noted that the losses to
the republican party in congress were
generally in districts where incum-
bents had an unnecessary desire to
prove their independence of the
White House.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

As the governor OF Illinois is di-
rector in the Illinois Central by virtue
Of his once the state may secure facts
not always available In reference to
other roads-but the recent directors
meeting showed that he has little in
iuence when the interests OF the mag
Rstes ars at Issue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

California's test of its school law
separating the races viii be watched
with peculiar interest in those states
where the race problem" is political
issue
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

IL has been demonstrated that a
constitutional amendment can get
enough votes to carry in Nebraska
when the people really want lt-and
the ballot is fixed right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
some distant nay.

Chicago Record Herald.
Some day we shall become so perfect In
this country that defeated candidate will
never think OF insulting the intelligence of
the public by crying fraud"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
Now GET RuaY
Chicago News.

chicago news.
Now that Speaker Cannon has his coveted
reduced majority in congress let him pro-
coed to take 1t in hand and do business
with II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Are we going to have any charter
changes this year? II so, the fOrmu-
lation OF plans and specifications
should not be allowed 10 wait until the
last minute. when the corporation lob
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
E1perlsnes PROVOKE. Caution.

MlHneapOhS journal.
= The untutored Nind of 10. the poor Ute
was sharp enough to get away from IL
front of the man behind the gun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Now for a few speakership bOOms to
sprout.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
jrATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION
state OF Nebraska, Douglas County, IS;
Charles 9. Rosewater, general manager OF
The Bee Publishing COMPANY, being guy
sworn. says that the actual number OF tull
and complete copies Of The Daily, Morning,
Evening ana Sunday Bee printed during the
NINTH Of -OnLnhal. loA n.a. az follows.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porariIy should have The Zee
mailed TO them. Address will be
chEnged as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Between Ninety fourth and Ninety-ffth
streets. on West End avenue, is one OF
the most valuable farms in the world.
TO be sure It contains only one acre, but
that acre is worth more than 100000 It
is owned by Eugene Higgins. the carpet
manufacturer. who has resisted all offers
for its purchase.
This wee farm is leased for a nominal
sum to Henry West a steady. hard-work-
ing man. who lives in a little rustic cot
tage perched on the side OF a miniature
hill. Behind II rises a tall apartment
house. which slate in the afternoon throws
It's shadow over the farm. Mr.. West, who
has been cultivating this plot of ground
for twenty-five years said
Although my little place contains only
an acre, It keeps me busy all summer I
have no one to help me; / do the work
alone and manage to make every inch OF
the ground productive. raise green corn,
string beans and potatoes, all of which I
sell 20 people living in the vicinity, ex-
cept that which I keep for my own use
Everybody seems TO think that the stun 1
raise Is 100 per cent better than that which
they purchase In the markets. Indeed, Il
is such a novelty to see crops growing
among the city's tall buildings that people
come long distances to inspect my little
farm. There Is one man who comes here
every day. when the sweet corn gets large
enough. 10 obtain his supply. Ten minutes
after the corn is picked he has 1t cooking
in a pot on hts kitchen stove. Fresh vege-
tables are his hobby"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09
GORDON FURC

EOR dependable service the Gordon Russian
Pony Skin Automobile Coat has found in
slant favor. Not at all heavy, the nature of the
fur and the short hide both aid in giving immu-
nifty from intense cold while the fur is impervous
to snow or rain.
In garment of this kind much depends
upon the way it is put together The GordokF
Way" is your surety that your garment is put
together as it should be-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

c. c. ROSEWATER.
General Manager.
subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day Of November, 1895.
tSeal) NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Pubic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Two men were passing under a sky
scraper" in process Of construction. Der
ricks, a hundred feet above, hung over the
street; they were hoisting great iron beams
from the sidewalk all In all the building
was a study IN sudden death. One OF the
men remarked that he felt very ticklish Ia
walking under such places. and that as
rule he avoided them 70 the extent Of going
a block out Of the way They never faze
me. said his companion. I'm 8 fatallsl
T." shout came from the Irish fore
man az the curb. and the speaker simply
BY a sort Of reflex action leaped forward
and soooted for safety. The friend followed
him. muttering something about fatalisla-
with a spripg In it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

In a combination concert garden and
dance hall near the entrance to Prospect
park, Brooklyn, may be seen nearly every
night a girl with one leg dancing merrily
over the polished floor Her deXterity
with crutch is almost marvellous and
there Is never a break in her perfect time
with the music Waltzes, twO-steps and
other round dances are INDUCED In, and
the girl never lacks a partner. In fact.
many who have danced with her say she Is
lighter on her one foot than most girls are
on two. The girl is pretty. and. for that
sort OF a place very ladyhke In many
respects she Is a mystery, as few know
her name or history and why she retains
her love for dancing despite her handicap.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

Every kind Of activity. whether Of bust
ness or pleasure. has its champions now
adays," said the renting agent 'T am
glad TO say we have in our list Of tenants
the champion mover. The mamie has a
family which makes his record all the
more remarkable-has moved flfty-flve
times in ten years. He Is southerner
and, as rule, the last METROPOLITAN
habit acquired by persons from the west
and south upon coming to New York is
the moving habit. People In other parts
OF the country do not move nearly so
often as those living in this town
when newcomers settle in New Yorl,
they remain in their first quarters for a
long while, reckoned by the New Yorker
measurement Of time. They are not used
TO breaking up housekeeping, and Il seems
20 them a tremendous undertaking. But
by the time they have been here a couple
Of years and have noticed how blithely
their neighbors pull up stakes every few
months, they come to the conclusion that
1t can't be such a terrible job, after all,
and finally they. too. learn to shift easily
from pillar to post"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-09

RippIes on the Current OF Lifs In the
Metropolis.

metropolis
Greater New York is great in many
ways In no way does the consolidated
city present a more imposing front than a
the aggregate amount Of money required
to run the municipal machine The budget
for 1907 recently declared by the Board OF
Estimate and Apportionment totals $780, f2i.-
5O5.66. an increase OF us.6i6OoO over the
budget for the present year Nearly one
half the increase Is absorbed by mandatory
increase In the salaries OF school teachers,
100000 is TO make up deficiencies in tax
collections and the balance Is needed to pay
increased interest on the city's debt The
interest charge for 1907 amounts to $40. 49, e
600. In 1898 the city's budget was So $3.50 COO.
The increase for ten budgets" says the
New York Times. sis an average OF over
S,OOo0o0 annually, and the pace is growing
rather than slackeninE. This is even more
apparent from the figures Of the city's
debt than from it's annual expenditures
The net debt IL now a trihe short Of a
round S5O0,O0O0O0, and will be over It uhen
the controller makes his next bond issue
within few days. The burden was thought
large when the present New York began
with s290,444622 OF debt. but It is obvious
that 1t is larger now. relatively as we'll as
absolutely. The city's population has
grown but Il has not doubled the annual
growth of population being below 1 per
cent. Assets. or taxable values. have also
grown, but only from S3,47 $4,000 10 S5sis. .
100000 or, say. 50 per cent