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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
THE CUBAN CORRESPONDENCE.

HE CUBAN COhhENBDNDENtE
1t did not need the publication of
the official correspondence of the State
department to convince the country
and the world OF the reluctance with
which President Roosevelt entered
upon Intervention In Cuba. Every
Official act and declaration. especially
his solemn warning to the Cubans, and
the strenuous efforts to induce them
to compose their differences have
clearly established that fact, but the
official record of the inner workings
of the government now throw II into
the boldest relief. They demonstrate
that nearly a month ago the Cuban
government confessed its impotence
to preserve order and security for
persons and property and urgently APP
pealed directly to President Roosevelt
to intervene. And IL is now shown
to the world that over three weeks
ago President Palma had resolved to
resign at once and with him the en-
tire Cuban government to abdicare
their functions, leaving the island ut
terly adrift and at the mercy of in
Vulnerable insurgent or lawless bands
1t is obvious that only the utmost
caution and prudence, as we'll as
promptitude. on the part of our gov
eminent prevented Cuba from being
plunged into chaos and saved the sit
uation even till Secretary Taft could
reach Havana and change the direc-
ton of affairs towards an orderly and
peaceful settlement. II has been sup
posed that the crisis was not precipi-
tated till he was actually on the scene,
but 1t is now made plain that there
was most imminent peril that It would
be precipitated at least two weeks be-
fore our government could have a
chance to prevent or moderate or
guide it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
WAGES AND oosr OF LIVING.

The report of the investigation by
the national bureau of labor into
wages and hours of labor covering the
principal manufacturing and mechan-
ical industries of the United States
supplements its recent inquiry into the
retail prices OF the chief food COM
modities, and emphasizes the improve
ment which is being effected in the
condition of working people. Con-
trary to a common impression. the
facts show that average wages have
advanced far more than the cost of
living.
In 1906 average wages per hour in
the forty-two chief industries investi-
gated were 1.6 higher than in 1904.
and 6.S more persons we're employed,
the hours of labor per week remaining
the same, so that there was an increase
Of per cent in the total weekly earn
ings. But the average retail cost Of
the commodities consumed, the calcu-
lation being carefully made on the
quantity and quality usually consumed
by this class. was only 0.6 per cent
higher than in 1904.
The comparisons, of course, are more
striking the farther back we 60 In the
period covered by these Investigations,
The average wages per hour in 1905
were 1873 per cent higher than the
average for the period from 1890 to
1899, the number of employees 33.6
per cent greater and the average hours
OF labor per week Al per cent lower,
The average weekly earnings OF all en-
ployes were 52.3 per cent higher In
1905 than the average for that period.
On the other hand. the retail price of
the principal food articles was 1874
per cent higher than the average price
from 1890 to 1899. The power OF an
hours wages in 1905 was IL per cent
greater than in 1894. the year OF low
est wages
The general tenor of these dedue-
lions is notably corroborated by the
contemporaneous report of the New
York Bureau OF Labor Statistics of it's
inquiries, which are made on a differ-
emit basis and independently of the
national labor bureau. The returns
fsom the trade union oficers in that
state show an increase OF 1s.7 per
cent in average daily earnings In 1905
over 1897. while the average number
! of days Of employment In 1895 was
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
Efforts TO Enlist the support of Presi-
dent Roosevelt.

Chicago News.
The agitation for postal savings banks
has had the support of a number of post
masters general from Creswell in 1872 to
Gary in 1897. The most successful business
man ever connected with the Postoffice de-
partment, John Wanamaker, was an en-
thusiastic advocate of the postal savings
system. Committees of congress at differ
ent times have made reports favorable to
postal banks. But no president as yet
has discussed the subject In a message to
congress.
1t ought to be possible to enlist the in
terest of President Roosevelt in this move-
ment If the subject were brought to his at
tention properly. The president is a be-
lever in the old-fashioned virtues, of which
thrift is one He is anxious to advance the
welfare of the people by sane and well con-
sidered reforms, not only because of the
benefit which those reforms themselves con-
fer, but also as a means of allaying dis
content and defeating the spirit of radical
ism which cries for changes bringing in
their wake more evil than good
Leaders in the movement for postal
savings bank legislation should endeavor
to induce the president to take up their
cause and champion II in his next message
to congress With the presidents support
success might be looked for In the near
future.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
Ruling ON ADVERTISING CONTRACTS.

RULLNG ON ADVERTISING CONTRACTS.
To the protests of tie National Ed
itorial association and the Louisiana
State Editorial association against the
ruling declaring illegal accommodation
contracts between publishers and rail
roads to exchange advertising for
transportation, the Interstate Com
merce commission stands pat. The
ruling, as the commission re-
iterates, is simply an interpreted
ton of the law which forbids
the roads to collect a greater or less
or different charge than the published
tariff rate, the words of the law, 'or
different" being construed by the
commission to mean that there can be
only one method of payment, namely,
money. Legitimate newspaper pub
fishers will be the last to protest
against strict enforcement of the
amended national code for rate con-
troll from consideration of public pol
icy, of which they have been in a spe-
cial sense champions. 1t is notorious
that advertising mileage" has been a
means of extensive evasion of forbid
den determinations. Moreover, there
is no conflict between legitimate ad-
vertising interests and the non-dis-
eliminating railroad administration
which it is the central purpose of the
new law to establish.
Nor does it necessarily follow from
the terms of the law or the commits
sion's ruling that open accounts may
not be kept between newspaper pub
fishers or other patrons and the rail-
roads according TO established business
methods, providing the transactions
are in good faith and for the purpose
and with the effect of carrying out,
and not evading, the spirit and letter
of the law, which is to put all on an
exact equality with reference to trans
portation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

LOUISVILLE IOufleT-JOuTndl.
The head of a manufacturing concern
keeps his eyes open TO prevent waste.
There must be no extravaganza in labor, in
tip1e, in fuel, in machinery. He looks for
the minimum of cost and the maximum of
profit. 1t is matter OF business and he
manages It along strictly business prin-
ciples. How many farmers manage their
farms along business principles? Too few
hereabouts. And yet farming is as much
the farmers business as manufacturing
is the business of the other II the manu-.
fscturer trusted to luck, allowed his ma
chinery TO lie out of doors and rust. worked
only when he felt like II and permitted his
employees to work only when they felt like
1t. failed 10 keep books and figured every
thing on dollars-and-cents basis he would
soon find himself a bankrupt The farm
ers should avoid such mistakes too.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Baltimore American.

Secretary Tafts assurance that Cuba is
to remain republic. and that the interver-
ton of the United States is to aid in every
possible way her national destiny. will be
sore trial to those European critics who
affect TO be kept in perpetual dread by the
skilfully cloaked designs of the United
States on the smaller nations that It can
add to its colonial possessions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

II turns out that the announcement
from Lincoln that the names of party
nominees for United States senator
would not go on the official ballot is
entirely without foundation and that
the names will appear this year just
as they did two years ago aud on pre-
vious occasions The constitution of
Nebraska is very plain on this subject
and there should be no room for dis
pute. Nominations Of United States
senators in the various state conven-
tons were in each case made with the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

The local democratic organ makes
a great ado about the discovery of a
professed republican who says he will
vote for Shallenberger because. he has
known him personally for twenty
years. Better make the most Of such
crumbs of comfort before the returns
come in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Postmaster Palmer of Omaha has
been making plea for continuance
Of men in the public service irrespec-
tive OF their politics. After a man
once gets into once he always advo-
Gates retention on the score of merit,
while the fellows out of ONCE always
clamor for a change.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

The real heartfelt sentiment of demo-
cratic leaders may be sought in Texas,
which made itself famous by giving
100000 majority for Grover Cleveland
in his second campaign. and where the
democratic state chairman now wants
no further agitation Of the charges
against Senator Bailey, as It breeds
dissension in the party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
Back to yellow Sugar.
Buffalo Exnress

bUIIdIV EApTttS.
1t is said that unless the pure food COM
mission changes it's mind, people will soon
be using yellow granulated and other SUI
gars. which are now white. The commits
sion has decreed that no mineral bluing
substance shall be used in bleaching sugar.
As four pounds of this bluipg will bleach
100000 pounds of sugar the public health
is not in any particular danger. But prob
ably householders would quickly get used
to yellow sugar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

same formality as the nominations for
governor lieutenant governor or
state officers. and have been duly GER
tifed in the same manner. The vote
for senator will constitute the popular
instruction upon the legislative mem
bers Of the respective parties.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Colonel Bryan should relieve an
anxious public without delay by tell
ing just how the election OF the demo-
cratic candidate for governor in Me-
braska will expedite government own
ership and operation of the railroads.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
SUNNY GEMS.

They say you are but the servant OF uIe
trusts sud the reproving friend.
well" answered senator Sorghum. the
position has its advantages. OF course its
more agreeable to be the bOss-but alter
ALL the servant ism the one the grdnd
jury goes after '-Washngton Star.
why was old Grsughter expelled from
he broke the rule that requires every
member to drop his business habits while
In the building.
HOW did ne break it,
He was caught cheating at cards. CHI
cage Record-Herald.
Have the detectives got any clue y,t?'
i don't know" said the woman wh,t,e
house had been robbed. My husband says
they have got a hypothesis. That about
the same thing isn't itg'-Chicago Tribune.
MIA" said Mrs, schoppen,s little boy.
looking up from his book, what's a 'coun-
ter-irritant?'
mother who had been in among the &c
most every salesperson IL these days. 80
Philadelphia Press.
You are not going out Of business, are
your" asked the lounger, as he watched
the farmer putting up a new wire fence
around his cornfield.
"Of course. | amt going out of business.
replied the farmer; what makes You think
II merely notice that YOU are closing cut
your entire stock. Baltimore Anne rican.
Talk about necessity being the mother
of invention exclaimed Uncle Allen
Sparks THE ablest liar I ever knew was
an amateur fisherman. Chicago Tribune.
oh" growled Dumley, you're too puC-
nacious. You're forever going around with
5! chip on your shoulder for some one to
That's the difference between you and
me- replied Huskey. You go aroYd
with block on your shoulders that so4ae
body ought TO knock on. "-Washington
Star.
Choly-How do you think 1 look with
my automobile goggles?''
Miss Capsicum-I suppose you look
through them, just as IL they We're ordinary
glasses. Don't you 7-APhiladeiphia Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
Senatorial Thrift.
Portland oregonian.

FUTIIdHu UfeBOnIan.
Senator Bailey doesn't deny the $4,000,
but says he earned it legitimately at in
tervals while attending strictly to business
as United States senator. Evidently Bailey
has been giving mighty valuable time to
the public service for measly 5000 per
year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

The true motive for the resumption
of traffic on the Missouri river may
transpire when new railway freight
rate schedules are published. A little
water competition is not bad thing
at times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Now that It is officially declared that
haEing has been stamped out at West
Point our embryonic military genius
may test strategical powers by devils
ing new plans to make life interest
ing to the "plebes" and officers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

The Nebraska and Iowa Retail Har-
ness Manufacturers and Dealers Pro-
,tective association is trying to put a
sheck-rein upon harness makers who
elther sell at retail or honor requisi-
tons from the mail order houses. The
danger Is. however, that they will
strike several bslky horses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
Reaches Into the Dim FUTURE.
CLEVELAND Leader.

American occupation of Cuba, with the
best and most benign intentions in the
world seems to stretch away into the fu.
ture without limit American control Of
the island, different from the relations
which have existed in the last four years.
will be found permanently necessary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06


The public might be in favor of "a
more elastic currency" 1t it were GER
tain OF the direction in which It would
be stretched.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

When "a cold raw wind can affect
the warmth of his reception in Ne
braska Colonel Bryan must admit that
some natural laws cannot be affected
by legislative enactment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Until It is known that President
Palma will not join Queen Lii and the
sultan OF Sulu In raid on the pension
Office, Intervention in Cuba remains a
doubtful expedient.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

King Ak-Sar- Ben should provide an
armor plated car for protection of the
judges who award the prizes to par
Elephants in his various street pag-
eants.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Pleas OF guilty in an American court
rather weaken the claim OF Japanese
sealers that the men caught on seal
islands were not poachers-but
oriental diplomacy may find a way out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06


Something must be amiss in Colonel
Bryan's present political tour of Ne
braska. The special reporter with the
multiplex eyes has not yet Joined the
party. We have not yet heard of the
griEEied old farmer who rode across
country forty miles in blackboard TO
listen to the peerless orator. There
Is no touching description as yet of
mothers holding out their babes that
they may in the future tell their
grandchildren that Bryan once greeted
them, nor of the two little girls in
blue who always sing that beautiful
song, Bryan, Bryan, Echo His
Name" The water tank stops on the
prairies have not yet been filled with
jostling crowds. nor have the side
tracks been blocked with seething
multitudes preventing progress of the
train. All this will come in due time,
however, II we will but possess our
souls in patience.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Russia's conviction that another big
loan cannot be floated should prove
to the rulers that the internal situa-
ton has affected It's foreign relations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

The inference is irresistible that
President Roosevelt at Harrisburg
gave the people an outline of what he
will more formally tell congress next
December.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
Senatorial Lonesomes.
Indianannlis News

IHuIandpoHs NeWs,
We are sorry that our Indiana senator's
have ranged themselves with the jingoes
in regard to Cuba. The people are with
the president.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Each successive triumph of Ak-Sar-
Ben puts to flight all recurring talk of
abandoning 1t as an annual institu-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

In other words the president believes
that apostles of discomfort" should
be silent until they have a remedy to
suggest for discovered evils.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

CHARLES c. RosEWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and swor'
to before me this LIST day of October
1906
(Seal) NJ B. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

With the car returned to Peterhof,
activity on the high explosive market
may be resumed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Rockefeller says he gave out his
interview during game OF golf. No
wonder he used strong language at
times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

The federal grand jury is still busy
with land fencing cases. The fencers
doubtless realize by this time that
Uncle Sam means business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Marquis Ito must be the Taft of
Japan since he is called to sit on the
lid" In Corea. ...........
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Mr.. Hearst's denunciation of
bosses" is only amusing since he has
cuddled up 80 close to Tammany Hall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06
srArrMrNT or c1ncIrLATfoN

state OF Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
George Il. Tzschuck, treasurer OF The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn,
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month OF September, 1906, was as tol-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porariiy should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. Address will be
changed as often ms requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

At sydney New South Wales, there was
opened the other day by the minister Of
mines an exhibition showing the mineral
resources OF the state. At present 500
men are engaged in working the mines and
the value Of their combined product is esti-
mated at SIS. 10000 annually. The statistics
Of last year show that the gold produced
was worth 5,Oo00O0; the silver, sl2, 500 600;
coal. 100000; copper, 1880 900. and tin
and zinc s.. 900. The minister announced
that an expert report estimated that the
amount of workable coal in the fields al
ready known was worth $4,000, O0O,OoO. A
remarkable collection Of gems and marble
was also included in thu exhibition which
is likely to be seen In London before long.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Have the detectives got any clue y,t? 4
inquired the reporter.
Il don't know" said the woman wirise /
house had been robbed My husband says
they have got hypothesis. That about
the same thing, isn't it?'-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Cholly-How do you think 1 look with
my automobile goggles?'
Miss Capsicum-I suppose you look
through them just as IL they We're ordinary
glasses Don't you 7-APhiladeiphia Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

Ma said Mrs. Schoppen's little boy.
looking up from his book, whats a eoun-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-06

"A counter-irritant? " repeated ms
mother who had been in among the &c
partment stores all day. That's Whit
most every salesperson IL these days. -
Philadelphia Press.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-18

ley created amusement which only clowns can do. And again we have Little Red Riding Hood just as we have so often seen her on her way to Grandma's with her basket and flow CTS and in memory all pictured the scene of that familiar story and were surprised to learn the person playing that part to be Miss Alice Berry.
 There were number of guests pres ent who did not mask but together with those who did enjoyed the even ing's pleasure in an excellent manner.
 At 12 o'clock delicious and dainty refreshments were served by the host ess and then the Postoffice was open ed and valentines were distributed and created their own mirth and laughter, Dancing resumed until 2:30 o'clo6f when all pronounced the occasion grand success and congratulated
 host and hostess for the same
 reparted to employ the few rel ing hours in slumber
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-18
ARIZONA ELKs.
They Are Planning For a Gre
 at Denver in July Next

The Elks of the territory to make big showing at the ing of the grand lodge at D next July, and Douglas is countd| on to contribute its quota of men to swell the ranks.
 It is planned to organize an Al na Elks marching club. The idea iginated in Bisbee, where fifty Ei have signified their intention of go to Denver. The project is meet with much favor here. Also in TS son the Elks are planning to have large delegation. A suit of white broadcloth, made Prince Albert style, with white silk plug hat with wide purple band, is the outfit which will be worn.
 The Elks will go to Denver on a special train, and the expenses of the trip, including membership in the marching club and transportation to Denver and return. will be about $75.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-02-18
VALENTINE NIGHT AT HEREFoRp

St. Valentine night was gala night at Hereford. A masquerade bah was given at the home of MT. and Mrs. Riggles and the best of graphophone music was furnished by the host. Dur ing the first part of the evening there was no hostess but she was later known as Little Red Riding Hood:
 The characters represented were very interesting and Imaginable. Aunt Di- nah, highly cultured colored lady pushed her way through the doors and paraded the hall in a vain attempt to find comfortable seat and her presence broke the silence with laugh ter, which reigned over the guests as they gathered at the hall fearing to speak lest they should be known. But she seemed greatly delighted to find one of her race present and all | though the was "The Swellest Coon | in Town" he found Aunt Dinah just
 as pleasant and charming as she was large: Those two persons proved to be Mrs. B. F. Sneed and Mir. F. B. Moson.
 Three youthful Braves accompanied | by Sweet Anona" had the exact ap- ! pearance of having recently been cap-
 tured on the Apache Reservation and
 when later known proved to be three of the most reserved boys of this
 place. Cicero Martin, Will Brakefield and George Johnson and Sweet Ano-
 na" revealed Miss Ora Bush.
 The two Little Misses Folly were
 as charming and dainty as ever and | from behind those pale faces they
 wore were recognized as Mrs. F. B.
 Moson and Miss Lizzie Riggs A very
 quaint character was that of MT. Wm.
 Morris, A Prim Old Maid, who did
 the honors of that character as well
 as though he were one, while Jack
 Parker earned the Sobriquet of Daisy
 Sweet Sixteen" and was so charming
 as to have a number of beaux dur | ing the evening.
 Mrs. Nellie Zeigle as a Giasha Girl
 was very attractive. and Mrs. Kate Morris and Miss Josie Mostes both gracefully posed as Night"
 Charles Davis characterized Grand
 ma and was quite as interesting as
 such venerable parsonage, while
 MT. Ragsdale appeared on the scene
 as Miss Slim from the country. Two
 clowns, James Parker and Paul Shel-