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Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Important Ruling I'm a Contest for
Cheaper Gas.
ChlraQo News

The Consolidated Gas company of New
York. in resisting the mandamus proceed
ings brought to compel 1t to sell gas at
so cents a thousand feet. has attacked the
state law making that the maximum price
chargeable for gas. 1t alleges that the so
cent rate does not give the stockholders a
reasonable income on their property and
is therefore confiscatory and unconstitu-
tional.
Justice Giegerich of the state supreme
court has granted the writ of mandamus,
thus upholding the statutory rate. The
company. he points out, Is earning enough
TO cover costs OF manufacture, distribution,
depreciation and replacement of plant and
still provide considerable proit on the
fair value OF Its property. Its real grievance
is that the s0-cent rate does not cover all
these amounts and in addition provide for
q return on the original capitalization. The
court says:
1T hold against the contention OF the re-
spondent that II is entitled 70 charge such
rate as to pay in perpetuity return on the
original capitalization, which. SO far as is
tangible or real value. Its stockholders are
entitled to a reasonable pront on the actual
value OF the plant and property OF the com
pany, but not on such value plus the
amount Of some former capitalization"
The practice OF estimating pronts on the
basis of former capitalization and liking
charges accordingly is one from which the
people have long suffered at the hands OF
,subllc-service corporations. Moneys ex-
pended for plants that long ago served
their end and became obsolete and for
franchires that never we're utilized for any
thing but sandbaggng purposes thus nsure
in the estimated capitalization as a basis
on which the present pronts Of the stock
holders are computed. The Chicago gas
trust originally formed OF a number OF
ostensibly competing companies. has af-
forded a brilliant example OF this policy.
The principle that profits should be esti-
mated on the present value OF the property
owned and used is sound. II should be
accepted as the true principle in dealing
with all business enterprises
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
Col. watterxon's Platform whoop.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
There is but one way to secure any frm
footing. and that is to do right. He who
sees this and acts upon It will most OF all
In the long run commend himself And so
we say. with prejudice to no one. down
with the piratical black flag Of dog-eat-dog
practical politics. and up with the banners
of democracy, both untarnished and unter-
rified, bearing not the names of greedy,
self-seeking men. but Of great. enduring
measures; the restoration of the states to
their proper place in the national orbit and
the stay OF the onward sweep OF federal
Capitalization and absolutism; the total
subsection of the money power; wherever
II projects its head above the horizon which
justly bounds the fairly granted franchise
and protects the rights OF property, to the
law; the reduction Of the tariff schedules
to a revenue basis for the support, and
only the support, Of the general govern
ment. economically administered.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
CRIMES IN rnn UNITED states.
Comparative showing CaIcuIated 20
Humbie National Pride.


Oficial statistics are exhibited to show the
great Increase OF crimes in the United states
especially crimes ofviolenoe-that are any
thing but favorable TO the country when
compared with the records OF other civi.
liked nations. Thus II ls seen that while
the average number OF murders and man.
slaughters in Canada is is per cent, or
three for a million Inhabitants. the mum.
Der In the United States Is aS29 or l3g
to the million inhabitants. In Germany
the average annual number Of these crimes
is 224 or nearly Ave to a million inhabl-
tants; in England s22 OF ten per million;
in France, 5$, or fourteen per million, and
In Belgium %, or sixteen per million in
habitants
These data, II correct. Nveal gree :
disparity as to this class OF crimes amtInR
the nations having the highest claims to
civilization. But. assuminaar the correct
ness Of the data In regard to these crimes
In the United States. they would lead to
erroneous conclusions as to the law-abidlng
character OF the American without a care
ful analysis. While the average annual
number OF murders and manslaughters II
ga in New England, or AS to iooOo In
habitants, in the middle states SEQ to
loo, 900 and in the central west 10 to 10000
states and to 2e42 in the Pacific coast
states. To the Pacific coast fock desperate
adventures from every land in search OF
its gold and 10 many OF them the life of a
human creature Is az cheap as that OF a
robin. The country has little responsibility
for this class OF malefactors Statistics OF
Mississippi and Louisiana indicate at the
same time that most of the crimes OF
violence In the south are committed by the
blacks on each other, or are athe processes
OF lynch law for shameless assaults upon
women.
review of the statistics OF the lower
orders OF crime in the United States would
take us too far afeld, but they unuuestion-
ably indicate an increase in spite Of the
spread Of popular education As to the
increase of the crimes OF manslaughter
and murder, the chief explana ton is in the
uncertainties and delays in the execution
of the laws. This condition is due for the
most part to the Legislative extensions Of
the power OF carrying appeals and writs of
error to the higher courts for almost all
offenses. Whoever has the means of en-
ploying skillful counsel can postpone his
punishment for years or finally defeat the
ends Of Justice
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
PERSONAL NOTES.

Philadelphia policeman arrested a man
and his wife for kissing on the street The
couple Indignantly denied the charge.
Many New Workers. are frantic to have
Jerome run for governor and he seems to
be listening to the call OF the wild.
An actor has been arrested as stensland
but he proved that he. was not so bad an
actor as the Chicago banker, and they let
him so. t---
Prof. Calvin Fried, an associate Of Ed
ison. has completed an invention which he
claims will startle the world as to aerial
navigation.
Prof. L. o. Emerson, whose hymns are
famous the world over recently celebrated
his eighty-sixth birthday at Hyde Park,
Mass. Guide Me, o Thou Great Jehovah"
Is one of his hymns most sung.
Solomon Gompers. father Of Samuel
Gompers, the president OF the American
Federation OF Labor, lives at Roxbury,
Mass. He is rs years old and has been
totally blind for nine years. He was born
in London, where he Joined a trade union
in 1S4S. y a'C
The equestrial statue OF George WASH
ington, the gift to New York of former
CONGRESSMAN James r. Howe of Brook
Ign, is to be paid for by Mr.. Howe from
some OF the fees he collected while he was
register OF Kings county. II win be un-
yelled on Saturday, September Is
Justice oliver Wendell Holmes OF the
United States supreme court tells the fol-
lowing story OF a certain prolific author,
whose novels were anything but popular.
who once consulted. the elder Holmes. 81
am not in the best of health" said the
author. 1T have thought. DIR. Holmes. that
perhaps write too much for my constitu-
ton" mot for your constitution, my dear
man." replied the genial doctor, but for
your reputation!f
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
REFERRED TO THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL.

REFERRED TO THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL.
The action of the Panamerican
conference, unanimously referring to
the Hague tribunal for consideration
the Drsgo doctrine against the en-
ployment of foreign armies and navies
for the collection of debts owed by
American republics or their citizens.
shows that wisdom and conservatism
rule the deliberations of the confer
ence and will impress the worlds
opinion more deeply than any prac-
ticable affirmation of that doctrine at
this time would be likely to do. For
the European governments that have
been most aggressive and arbitrary in
dealing with weak American republics
will not fail to note, not only that the
nations of the new world are rapidly
drawing more closely together in sym
pathy and interest, but also that senti-
ment is being consolidated in favor of
setting up the Drago doctrine as an
application of the Monroe principle.
The submission of 1t to the Hague tri-
bunal affords an opportunity to
European nations to accept the coming
rule gracefully and to adjust them
will probably in no wise prevent the
substance of that rule from being es-
tablished in one form or another at no
very distant day.
Tho oYclnciop frnY, naU uyorIA
Of force in international debt collec-
tons will come the instant the United
States proclaims as to it's sister re-
publics the rule which 1t has always
enforced as to itself, and its rapidly in
creasing material interests among
them will strengthen sentiment in
favor of such proclamation. Improve
ment of order and financial credit,
which are even yet none too good in
some of them, will also smooth the
way.
The fact is that the real basis of ex-
tensive credits in some of the South
American countries has in large part
rested on the virtual assurance that
the creditor governments would en-
ploy force against reputation of debts,
and unnumbered millions of obliga-
tions, municipal and corporate, guar
anteed by national and state govern
ments, are today held by European
creditors. The debtors of course pay
enormously for such insurance, involv-
ing the possibility of war. and the
chance Of reputation embarrasses the
United States in committing itself as
yet unequivocally against European in
reference.
When force shall be finally forbid
den, the credit of any republic and its
citizens will have to stand absolutely
on its own merits. They will for gen.
creations be dependent on the old world
and the United States for capital,
which they can secure only on terms
satisfactory to its owners. and II the
latter cannot have the protection of
their governments in forcible collec-
ton of repudiated debts they will
either not lend at all or only on terms
proportionate to the hazard. It is
we'll therefore that the Panamerican
conference has used moderation and
foresight In presenting the Drago doc
trine, however resolved its members
may be to set 1t up in due time and
| maintain it.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
NoSecrets
ToHde

We have nothing to conceal; no secrets
to hide! We publish the formulas
of all our medicines. You will
find these in Ayers Almanac for
1906; or write us and we will send
them to you Then show the formulas
to your doctor, and ask him what
he thinks of them. If he says they
are good medicines, then use them.
If he has anything better, then use
his. Get we'll as soon as you can,
that's the point! (. iS Are s os-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
PICTURES OF MEMORY.
Alice Cary.

Alice cary.
Among the beautiful pictures
That hang on Memory's wall
is one Of a dim old forest
That seemeth best OF all;
Not for it's gnarled oaks olden,
Dark with the mistletoe,
Not for the violets golden
That sprinkle the vale below;
Not for the mnk-white lilies
Coquetting all day With sunbeams
And stealing their golden edge;
Not for the vines on the upland
Where the bright red berries rest
Nor the pinks nor the pale sweet cowslip.
1t seemeth to me best.
once had a little brother
With eyes that were dark and deem:
In the lap of that old dim forest
He lieth In peace asleep;
Light as the down of the thistle,
Free as the winds that blow,
We roved there the beautiful summers,
The Summers OF long ago; 47--
But his feet on, the hills grew weary
I made for my little brother
A bed OF the yellow leaves.
Sweetly his pale arms folded
My neck In meek embrace
As the light of immortal beauty
Silently covered his face.
And when the arrows of sunset
Lodged in the treetops bright
He fell in his saint-like beauty
Asleep by the gates OF light.
Therefore of all the pictures
That hang on Memory's wall
The one of the dim old forest
Seemeth the best OF all.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Secretary Wilson is altogether too
sanguine about the stamp OF the
bureau of animal Industry. Every
thing depends upon the capacity and
integrity of the inspectors. In other
words, on the man behind the gun.
Inspection that does not inspect has
been farce and will continue TO be
a farce unless the bureau Of animal
industry is reiuYenated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

ure will be submitted to congress at
the next session. with earnest recon-
mendation OF the president, under
which Il can be more certainly known
to the authorities whether directors
are actually doing their duty in keep
ing an oversight upon their banks.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

General Trepoff has probably be-
come so accustomed to the plots of
revolutionists that he would feel in
real danger did not a new plot de-
Velop every month.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

With the election of delegates to
constitutional convention in Oklahoma
called for November 6. residents of
the territories can no longer occupy
seat in the spectators gallery while
the national fight is in progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

When Bryan arrives home he will still
md Roger sullivan making faces at him
and refusing to resign as a member OF the
democratic national committee Why amy
democrat should resign anything win have
10 be made clear before either Sullivan or
Tom Taggart will get out.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

1t is perfectly natural to ascribe the
turning of the solid vote of Nemahs
county over to Norris Brown at the
critical moment to Tom Majors. when
as a matter of fact the trick was turned
by the Burlington car, who sought
to foist Majors upon the people of Ne
braska against all remonstrance
twelve years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
Too Anxious to Unload.
nnfYal0 ExHreaa

The city Of Omaha voted 100000 to buy
the plant of the water supply company.
The appraisers fixed the value Of the plant
at S. 100000 and the city concluded II did
not want the property at that figure. The
company has, therefore. brought suit in a
United States court to compel the city to
buy. So It appears there are certain con-
ditions under which even a corporation
fayors municipal ownership.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Should the ""Drago doctrine" prevail
at The Hague, a long step would be
taken in the direction of international
peace II not in the exploitation Of weak
nations
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

President Ripley OF the Santa Fe
says his road will continue its &C
tviy in Kansas politics. but as he
intimates that he Etll be willing to
have his corporation assessed on the
basis Of its capitalization II may be
that the political activity win Be no
longer pernicious.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
Race Track Wrecks.

Michael F. Dwyer, noted turfman. died
penniless after career OF thirty years on
the race tracks Of America and Europe.
In that time he made and lost several
fortunes in wagering on the speed of
horses Taking chances, however, is a
poor substitute for careful investment
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Senator Culbertson's protest against
the abandonment of Fort Brown would
be more effective IL 1t contained as
surance that negro troops would not
be molested as long as they behave
themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

The editor of The Bee is out of the
senatorial contest, but he is In the con-
test for popular self-Eovernment and
against corporate domination more
than ever
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
Preached, but Not Practioed.
Boston Transcript.

bostOn 1TanSCTipt
The Chinese minister tells us that the
doctrine OF the consent of the governed
was enunciated in China 1000 years before
Jefferson. That is long enough to forget
the theory In the opposite practice.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

The municipal taxation plank in the
republican platform hits the nail
sQuarely on the head. but platform
planks amount to nothing unless they
are vitalized by legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

With the general government Of
Chile advancing $4,Oo0,O0O to Val
paraiso within week of the earth
quake 1t would seem that the United
States might take lesson in national
generosity from the southern republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

His exoelleney. Governor Mickey.
did not evoke any more enthusiasm
In the state convention than did his
aecidency. Governor Savage. In the Is.
nous convention that demanded the
revocation OF the BARLEY pardon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Senator Burkett very discreetly
viewed the battle in Nebraska at long
range. Four years from now he will
confront lion in his path. and his
name spells Omaha"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Utah asks for copy of the rNlea
Inder which the Kansas State Agricul-
tural society IL maintained and will
probably be surprised to ind that the
first essential is: "Cut out politics."
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
shaken brothers.

ATneTlCan.
The bond Of sympathy between the north
ern and southern hemispheres has been
strengthened in many ways lately. notably
by a realization that each is liable to
earthquake shocks
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
Postal Gard Prnnts.
Boston Gloue.

The Postoffice department seems to be
inclined to complain about the food OF
souvenir postal cards. but the PostofYice
department gets a cent apiece for carrying
them, not to mention the entertainment of
looking at the pictures
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

In spending $11,0O0,o00 to save
eleven miles of grades the Santa Fe
Railroad company shows its belief in
the new system of railroad building
which considers a grade a financial
sin,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

1t is safe to say that the Iowa state
campaign managers of either party
will import few "spellbinders" from
Illinois. =
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

st. Louis Globe-Democrat
Six pops are included in what Is called
the Nebraska democratic state ticket. But
why should a new patch on an old pair OF
trousers be called a fresh boom7
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

The Indian Territory part of the
new state of Oklahoma is starting out
in way to discourage its friends
lily white" and black and tan" re-
publicans holding rival conventions.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
urScr p-os~--''r'- Canvas.
st Louis GIobe-Demoerat.

Last year the trade OF the United states
with it's outlying possessions reached ma
mo. 100. the growth In our EXPORTS amounting
to 20 per cent. Porto Rico shows up
especially well. which proves that the
island is getting its share in American
prosperity
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

The traditional inability of a woman
to keep secret was evidently forgot
ten by the man who offered bride to
Colorado woman judge of election.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Candidate Shallenberser may as
we'll get on the track. There is no
room in the state capitol for a Burling-
ton railroad governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

WHEN OUT OFF TOWN.
porariIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will he
changed NJ often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Having selected his new guard from
the Cossacks the car may feel it neces-
sary to appoint Tartars to watch the
guards.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Having served their purposes the
senatorial stalking horses have been
taken to the corporation stables from
which they had been projected.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Whenever "a manSholding an ONCE
of honor and trust 10 tried and found
wanting, he should be retired from
public life.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Legislative candidates bearing the
brass collar will have to be plowed
under, no matter what party label they
wear
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

The report that 1000 Kansas farm
ers will attend convention in Chi
cago is proof that Kansas is safely in
the republican column this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

purchase bills and the creation OF a do
nothing Water board have turned a
deaf ear to all these warnings.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Now that mr.. Stensland" has been
arrested--and released-in Mexico
and Canada, he is probably safe until
he decides to return to active life.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Advices from Cuba indicate that the
race" question has ceased to be one
OF politics and has become one of war
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
LIGHT AND BRIGHT.

you seen my Lines on AuRust9''
Miss Capsicum-No; August who?-Chi-
cago Tribune.
"Gracious," she exclaimed. after reading
the account of shipwreck, only one
man left to tell the tale. Isn't that
81. should say 4 was awful" her hus-
band replied, what an insuferable bore
he'll ecome."-Philade lphia Press.
Gould you give me an appropriate motto
for wedding invitation?" -
these =" presents?' "-Baitimore American.
Il never met man nan 50 happy as he is
You surprise me. l always considered
That's what mean. When he's looking
Philadelphia Ledger. -
do you believe the railroads could make
money by charging passengers cent a
mile for transportation
What would 1t matter whether they did
or not so long as most of the railroads
make their money In Wall street. any
Customer-Anythins". that 1.is4 warranted
pure Is always clean, isn't itT' allflTI
Conscientious Dealer-Certainly not sir
know this to be pure cider, but can't
warrant 1t to be clean.-Chicago Tribune.
"You are fortunate In bringing your con-
stituents to your way OF thinking" said
the friend.
THAT isn't it," answered Senator sor-
ghum. II have merely been successful in
convincing them that think the same way
hey do."-Washington Star.
Let me see." said she, what is Il you
call these men who run automobles?"
Pardon me, replied the gallant man.
I'm too much of gentleman to tell YOU
what call them. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS;
G. c. 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 July, 1905, was as
follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

&C. ROsEwATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
to before me this 31st day OF July. 1905.
(Seal) M. B. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Gould you give me an appropriate motto
for wedding invitation?"
why not take Know ye, all men, by
these presentsT Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

MISUNDERSTANDING. that 1.is warranted
pure is always clean, isn't it2, slI.-TI.
Conscientious Dealer-Certainly not sir
know this to be pure cider, but can't
warrant 1t to be clean.-Chicago Tribune
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

While the average man cannot survive
more than 1000 intoxications. steady
drinkers of a certain powerful, massive
tyne can get drunk as much as 1000 times
before giving away. In an alcoholic career
NJ ten to hfteen years they can put away
about 1000 gallons OF whiskey. or thirty
two barrels OF pure spirits But this Is
really the human limit All records to
date are held by man Of hfty. who adj
naitted under treatment at Bellevue hos
ni'al. New York. that he had been drunk
daily for six months In the year since
he was seventeen. q total Of over 5000
intoxicatlon
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-24

Miss Quilpen tpoetess OF passion)-Have
you seen my Lines on AuElist7''
Miss Capsicum-No; August who ?-Chi-
cago Tribune.