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Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
PASSING OF TOM SAWYER,
Hero Of Mark TNvain's story M
Longer In the Flesh.
Chiea 20 Inter ocean


Tom Sawyer. the early friend of Mark
Twain. in whose honor the great humortst
named hero OF fiction. is dead
He died IN San Francisco last Friday
morning at the age of 70. Mark Twain ana
ne we're boys together in Hannibal. Mo.
when the west was young and the river
town was in its glory. Mark Twain became
steamboat pilot and in later years a news
paper man, an author and a famous humor-
ist. Tom Sawyer became a steamboat en-
slneer. migrated TO California, where he
again fell In with his boyhood friend. he
came a volunteer fireman, a viFilante. fol-
lowed for some time the profession OF a
marine engineer. ard for the five wears
previous to his death conducted a saloon.
which was also a museum of the relics OF
pioneer days
To what extent the real Tom was the
original OF the fictitious Tom only Mari,
Twain knows but the chun1 OF his youth
could hardly have suggested to him more
than few OF the pranks which he has at.
tributed to the child Of his Imagination.
There fs no doubt great deal OF Tom the
real In Tom the fictitious. but the latter IL
necessarily a composite character. and IN
the iinal analysis 1t would be dflcult per-
haps. even for Mark Twain Ia tell where
began.
However. all this is neither here nor
there. To the average American boy and
man nothing could be more real than tie
fictitious Tom Sawyer. lie is not only flesh
and blood, I'm the ordinary sonse but he is
flesh and blood relation of every real
boy in'the land. and of every man who has
been blessed with real hoyhood and has
not forgotten IT,
II is sad TO think Of Mark Twain's early
friend, Tom Sawyer, lying dead amidst the
ruins OF the stricken city--so far away I'm
miles and years from those old and happy
days in Hannibal. when the steamboat
whistle brought him down to the levee
hand-in-haud with his chum, Sam Clemens
when plans and specifications had to be
conceived and executed for covering the
feld Of sport without neglecting the chores
when fences had 10 be painted by cor
tract; when dime literature had 10 be ouI-
tivated and the smoking habit had TO he
acquired under adverse but more or less
delightful ciTcumsts nces--it is sad 10 think
OF this old wLite-haired man lying there IN
his coffin as the original Tom SAWYER. and
to feel that he has passed from the scene
forever. All this is sad.
But it Il pleasant to turn from the pic
ture and 10 realize that the Tom Sawyer
said. WAS and Is more real than the original
I Lives On. and in all likelihood will never
[ die so long as real boys shall inhabit the
earth or men shall take pleasure I'm recalling
| the joys and sorrows OF their youth.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
THIS BLESSED LAND OF OURS.
FavorinE Providence. Fertile Soil and
Industry Invinctb1e COmbins tion.
CNhinnnn IrAn 0cnnn

Chicago Inter Ocean.
The United States government has just
issued its October grain report. This gives
a far more intelligent idea of the bounteous
proportions OF the crops of 1905 than any
statement hitherto put out. It II the last
but one in the series Of government reports
for the year, and may therefore be ac-
cepted as an accurate estimate of the years =
harvest.
The report covers the yield I'm corn,
wheat, oats, rye and barley. The most
important feature of the document, OF
course, is the statement OF totals which
reveals a total yield OF all grains amount
ing to 45S2, ,ss7 600 bushels.
This breaks all previous records by IA
$4,000 bushels. The total yield OF 1905 was
I,b1S, 0oo, and broke all previous records.
The enormous quantities OF winter wheat
and corn raised by American farmers in
the present year are largely responsible
for this wonderful showing. the yield of the
former increasing 65.0oo000 bushels and OF
the latter 100000 bushels over the record
Of 1905. There was also a gain OF 1870 900
bushels in barley and 100000 bushels in
rye.
The oat crop, which Jared worse than any
OF the other grains, showed q loss of
soooo. 600 bushels compared with last year.
while the total crop Of spring wheat was
100000 bushels short of the yield OF 1905.
Added force is given to these comparisons
when 1t IL remembered that the nations
yield OF grain in 1906 was exceedingly large
as compared with the amount produced in
former years.
1t is indeed a bountiful harvest that the
American farmer has gathered this year,
ana no nation on earth has ever been able
70 count it's increase OF wealth in such fab
ulous figures. '..s
It is an increase in riches that brings
prosperity not only to the tillers OF the
soil, whose hands have garnered the wealth
OF golden grain, but it is blessing that
falls on all.
1t is a marvellous addition to the assets
of the American people in which every citi-
zen may share.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
ADVANCING CIVILIZATION.
striking Novelties in Higher Educ"-
tionaI Circles.

The march OF Improvement IL nowherel
more manifest than in our great institu-
tlons OF learning within the memory ~
graduates who have hardly reached middle
age She nractice obtained even In colleges
OF high standing, OF several young gentle
men Of the second year Informally annex
ing the persons ef a few Of their colleagues
OF the first year. nr vice versa-usuallN
after dark-and driving them in carriages
otherwise into the adjoining country,
there to feed them milk o. hot beer from
bottle. and atterward to leave them tol
their reflections and the long walk homet
There were rushes, too, concerned Win
canes and foot balls. and sometimes wrest-
ling bouts. which were somewhat less In
formal. but still not thoroughly organized.
But the educators and collegians Of today
have changed all that. The modern spitit
OF scientific organization has brought or
der out OF the undergraduate chaos In
which old-timers wallowed. The proceed
nEs at the recent. memorable meeting OF
Messrs. Cans and Nelson were not more
admirably conducted than the clash -
they are nearly always clashes II we
may believe the newspaper heads-between
the young gentlemen OF Naughty-nine and
Ten OF the University OF Wisconsin. which
took place few days ago. We quote
scribe OF the st. Paul Pioneer Press:
More than Geo students were durked In
lake Mendoza this afternoon in the annual
rush between the freshmen and sophomore
classes At times there were as many as
30 students struggling in the water at
once. There were few casualties because
OF the effectiveness of the measures taken
by President Van Hise rhc rock beach
had been cleared OF boulders. the precpi-
tous bank transformed into n gentle slops
and fair play committee of twenty-five
husky guards stationed on the rushing iHld
to keep the rushers from doing undue dam-
age to each other The freshmen far out
numbered the sophomores. and were well
organized, but the sophomores. bv gaining
absolute control of the gymnasium doors,
were able TO let only a few freshmen out at
a time. and so ducked the beginners in re-
lays. until they became too numerous.
Then the 200 sophomores were quickly
soused and trampled upon, and finally
driven from the field"
No thoughtful observer OF educational ac-
tivities can doubt that young mon who arc
trained to dispose OF their opponents In
this systematic fashion will he able to give
a good account Of themselves when they
grapple in contests Of trade or diplomacy
with the effete products Of European edu-
cation why. at Ann Abor the other night
t,500 sophomores and freshmen 'Tought un-
til they were exhausted under rules
strictly prescribed. What are few paltry
Heidelberg duels TO that?
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
THE SOLE TOPIC.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
You wulk-along the business street,
And whether they are slow or feet.
Each friend and fellow that YOU meet.
Saws, Isn't this fine weather"
You go into your ONCE room
And start into the daily boom
or business, but ere trade talks Ioom
Each man says, Glorious weather.
You go out for your noonudc lunch,
And every time you meet bunch
OF friends they cry with ready punch,
Were getting some good weather.
And when al home. the days care done
You feel that rest Is fairly won.
Won murmur az down sinks the sun,
This is the greatest weather.
None scorns YOU now for weather talk.
In home or Office. call or walk.
None now the one desire will balk
TO talk about the weather.
When We seesaw from summer heat
Into winters cold and sleet,
When ice and coal bills iostling meet.
II fills all minds-the weather.
No wonder then with so much III.
We're humbly grateful when there will
BE given US the seasons fill
or grand October weather.
Perhaps the way the earth doth bump
Has kept the season on the jump,
TIL one day they'll together hump.
And there'n be no no more weather
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
REsroNsrBILirY or JorRNAIIsM.
NcHsce of Sensational Exploitation
Of WronEdoinas.


1t has for many years been a matter OF
speculation among intelligent people as to
why newspapers devoted much space
to crime and wrongdoing OF every de-
scription. The reason commonly given is
that these matters possess a dramatic or
human interest which attracts the ma
jority Of readers; that the same themes
lend their interest to the work OF the
great masters Of literature in its several
departments. II is true that many Of
the most powerful novels. some OF the
most Affecting tragedies, revolve about
crimes or deal with grave faults OF char
acter. But these considerations would
hardly seem to justify the Wholesale ex-
plotation OF crime. and especially of the
misdoings OF women. which chsracterlzes
certain American newspapers.
There are misdeeds which form a legiu-
mate subject OF news and which the most
reputable newspapers feel bound to de-
scribe because OF their tragic or local In
tercst or their intrinsic Importance. Hut
such handling OF the news is surely a dlf-
ferent matter from dragging the muck
rake through the puriieus Of our great
cities or using the mighty agency OF the
telegraph to bring together each morning
all the terrible or shocking wrongdoings
OF the people OF two or three commitments.
The great mass of this matter and the
daily presentations OF Il in the most allur-
ing forms give the press a malign influence
which, being largely psychological. prob
ably is not fully appreciated by those
most responsible for It. How much Of
actual crime. how much OF human mis-
cry. Is due directly or Indirectly to the
sensational exploitation OF wrongdoing
the constant presentation OF an inflsmma-
BILE public Of the suggestion of crime. con-
siderable would seem TO be indicated by
the influence of the press in other ana
known directions.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

The finances OF Douglas county have
been put upon cash basis since the
republicans took charge OF the man
agement of the county's business.
whereas creditors whistled for their
money upward of six months when the
democrats were in control. No Doug
las county taxpayer who wants to keep
the tax rate down will think of recall
ing any of the diseredited democratic
bunch to membership on the county
board.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

The arrangement OF the voting ma
chine so as to provide for free express
sion of the constitutional amendment
and still make the straight votes for
the republican, democratic or populist
ticket count in its favor, raises some
novel complications. BY interpreting
the law. however. with a view to prac-
ticsl results rather than unimportant
technicalities, it ought to be possible
to set the machine SO as to permit
anyone to vote for or against the
amendment II he so desires. and still
register the straight vote in it's favor
pression
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
Reducing Postof,ce Deacit.
Springfield Republican.

The postmaster-general's preliminary state
ment OF receipts and expenses for the past
fiscal year IL encouraging. 1t reveals an
increase Of about s1B.0O0,O00 in receipts,
while expenses increased only ;1loOo,OOo
This will reduce the deficit by about ,4OOO,-
900 from the 1905 figure, which was S1I-
10000. Evidently the agitation of the deficit
question Is having some effect upon the de-
partment itself. If Mr.. Cortelyou's plan Is
followed of having each general depart
ment of the government make special ac-
count of its own franked matter or free use
Of the mails. the consequence il likely TO
be a further large reduction in the deficit.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

most lives OF its tourist traffc. while
Omaha is missing its chance to have
travellers stop over. simply because II
cannot take care of them properly.
Liberal extension of stopovcr privileges
would he more worth going after IL
Omaha had a modern fireproof hotel
comparable with the best in other
cities OF it's size with which to attract
yisttDrs
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Another question that presents. Is the
protectorate established over the So
called Coal trust" by former County
Attorney English and Candidate Hitch.
cocks World-Herald still in force, or
has It been dissolved temporarily until
after election?
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
CubaBs Must Pay the Fiddler
FTranGrrfrF

Governor Masoon is going to keep a
very careful account OF the expenses of our
occupation OF Cuba. Such expenses as
would not have been incurred but for the
advent Of our troops will be defraysd from
the Cuban treasury. First or last Cuba will
pay the Intervention piDer pretty heavily
for dancing to the revolutionary tune. II
Is only just. however, that people who can
not or viii not keep order should pay those
who can, and the bill may have a very
useful and salutary" effect on the Cuban
mind
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
JoiIyins an Emperor.

CHIIdBU FtCUTu fftTdIu,
Now and then German editors find a way
TO have fun at their emperor's expense
without running the risk OF being held up
for Iese majesty. They are now denouncing
Nephew Hohenfune for publishing his un-
cles memoirs. ard at the same time they are
reprinting all the chapters that the en-
peror finds Objectionable. It is to laugh.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

II Japan is really starting trouble
for Great Britain in India. oriental
diplomacy will find some dificulty in
sidestepping an occidental ultimatum
for he who steps on the lions tail
is likely to hear a roar.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Every republican candidate for the
legislature in Douglas county has put
himself squarely on the platform
promises Of legislative reforms made
by the state convention. No one
knows. however, what anyone on the
democratic legislative ticket is pledged
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Colonel Bryan illustrates the pecu-
liar disadvantages under which demo
Gratis labor this year. In Wisconsin
he advocates the election OF demo-
Gratis to office, but when looking for
a bright example OF political honesty
is compelled to point to a republican
official
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

You can't defend rebate cases in
the present state of public opinion. ;"
remarks New York lawyer. And it
is doubiy difticult when the records
have not been destroyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Candidate Hitchcock is asking the
policy holders OF one OF the big New
York life insurance companies to let
him handle their proxies on the cleo
tion OF officers. incidentally he would
like also to have them let him vote
their proxies so far as they live in this
district at the congressional election.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

The South Omaha city council has
let the contract for building the new
city hall, providing for completion
July is, 1907, barring injunctions.'
A few iniunctions should be kept in
cold storage by the builders for emer-
gency.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

With American soldiers fighting fire
In South Dakota, yellow fever in Hs.
yana, cholera in Manila. and earth
luakes in San Francisco, the duties OF
the trooper seem to have become
somewhat varied since the days OF the
fathers Of the republic
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
A welcome wboop.
Chicsg News.

Secretary Root Is pleased and surprised
by the amount OF work which has been
done on the Panama canal. 1t is a relief
TO have a capable optimi.t take an occa-
sional look at the big ditch and then emit
a whoop of delight.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

The discovery of a shortage in the
office of the subtreasury at ST. Louis
with the chief officer still at home. al
least shows one broad difference be.
tween banking and governmental
methods.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

The Bee has had numerous en-
dorsements of its efforts TO arouse
the business men of Omaha TO
a realization of what the city is losing
by reason of Omahs's deficiencies in
frst-class hotel facilities. Denver al
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Dealers who have heretofore con
Quoted their business with view to
keeping off the black list" of their
trade association may change their
mind II the alternative is to get
listed on the docket Of Uncle Sans
court.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

1t will take post-mortem examina-
tion TO determine whether new rules
or new men proved more damaging
to western foot ball enthusiasm this
year. .'''
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

So long as $4,000 reward is hung
up periodic arrests of the Rummelhart
murderer may be expected in various
parts OF the country. One of them
may. however, turn out to be the right
one some of these days.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Hussia's Manchurian armies have
been -"demobilized'' and the govern
ment should now turn its attention to
the cities. where a "demobilization"
Of excited citizens seems desirable
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
Go way Back and SIT Down.
Chicago Record-Herald.

Some OF the people of Guatemala want
the United States to annex that country.
Recent declarations from the chief magis-
trate indicate that the United States is not
for the present at least going into the bust
ness OF annexing trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Men who expect to vote "for a con-
sideration' will be sure to register
and this is one reason why the con-
scientious voter must do SO.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
PinchIng the Robber's Loot.

A farmer In Nebraska il suing a burglar
who shot him for $2.OoO damages. Burglars
with clever lawyers calculate on going free;
hut what's the use OF burgling II YOU are
not to be allowed to enjoy the goods. and
have 10 hire other lawyers TO defend you
from suitf
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
An Encouraging sign.

There are encouraging signs that the
reform at Annapolis is TO be thorough
and lasting. A third-class man has been
ordered TO explain for applying nickname
to fellow cadet oh, Willie! -.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
Sure 10 DO Something.

Mr.. Roosevelt does not seem to be worry
ing al to what ex-presidents shall do. lie
knows one man who, IL he lives TO be an
ex-president. will be sure to do some
thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

French experience indicates that
the practical submarine boat should
be SO constructed that members of
the crew can easily leave the vessel
when accident occurs under water.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
ReciprocatsnE Friendly Favors.

Vice President Fairbanks has warmly in
dorsed Governor Cummins in an Iowa
speech. Governor Cummins. It Will be re-
membered, is the man who creased the
rails ahead OF the Shaw presidential spe-
cial .-E s..
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Hobson's fear of the yellow peril"
indicates that he has lost his nerve
since the day he tried to bottle"
Cervera.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn
1905
(Seal) NJ B. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

AT this stage OF the game Joseph
Ramsey jr, may be able to give
Stuyvesant Fish some valuable point
eTs.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers lea wing the city tenn
porarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

State OF Nebraska. Douglas County. IS:
Charles G. Rosewater general manager or
The Bee Publishing company. being dulX
and complete copies OF The Daily. Morning
Evening and SUNDAY Bee printed during
the month of September. 1896, was az tol-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

The thermometer is a great teacher, il
its way. Of temperance"
when it once takes a drop. it generally
goes on falling by degrees. baltimore
American. %.
You evidently knew that lady"
yes, I knew her.
And yet you didn't speak. -
mo; ours IL merely a glaring acquaint-
ance e"-Iouisville Courier-Journal:
Kioseman-It's an awful thing to discover
just as the collection plate comes around
in church that you are absolutely without
Sewitt--Yes. because then you have to
drop in a nickel or a dime, don't you?-
Philadelphia Press.
The Venus Of Milo explained
II twisted 'em of trying to fasten the
three middle buttons In the back, she an
From this it was easily inferred that shs
had no husbsnd'-TNsw Yqrk sun,
How was the man killed.
He fell OF the force and broke hh
"What is the jury hesitating aboutH'
the deceased came to his death by the
new foot ball rules"--Cleveland Plain
Dealer. ..... .......
The young mother leaned fondly over the
cradle containing her first born.
Clarence" she said. Tets name her
mo, dear" answered the young husband
and father We ought not TO make her
manifest destiny quite so obvious. Let's
call her Hope. ."-Chicago Tribune.
Bobb-Jones called Smith blowhard the
other day, and Smith did not resent 1t.
Jobb-Thats all right; Smith plays the
bass horn in the village choir.-Cloveland
Leader.
THE society of the Black Hand is very
rude. is II not?'
I'm what respect?"
Its members seem to have such an ul-
called-for way of cutting their acquaint-
ances dead. Baltimore American.
Got new mule eh?'' remarked the
colonel How does he work, Nose?
"'Deed suh," replied Uncle Nose, dis
mule he done wuck bofe ways
Both waysp
"Yas, sub; he kin kick des es well vii
his front laigs es his back ones."-Philadel-
phia Ledger. ....
He-This is the proudest moment Of my
life.
she-What have you done. Gear?
He-Discharged the iceman.-Indianap9lis
News.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

THE Thermometer is a great teacher, il
its way, of temperance"
How so?'
when II once takes a drop. 1t generally
goes on falling by degrees, Baltimore
American. '. ....
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Friends of the initiative and refer
endum cannot be so easily fooled as
our democratic city councilmen would
believe. The democrats have been in
control of the city administration for
more than five months. but before re-
spending to the demands of the direct
after the thirty-day limit had passed,
when they knew their pretended ac-
quiescence would fail because in con-
fiict with the requirements of the law.
Candidate Hitchcock, too had FIVE
months to appear before she council as
a special pleader, but he preferred to
wait until the door was shut and
locked.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

You evidently knew that lady"
Yes, I knew her.
And yet you didn't speak. y,
"No; ours IL merely a glaring acquaint-
anceA louisville Courier-Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19
he Venus of Milo explained.

The Venus of Milo explained.
II twisted 'em of trying to fasten the
three middle buttons In the back" she an
nounced.
From this 1t was easily inferred that abs
had no husband,-rNew York Sun,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

Kloseman-It's an awful thing TO discover
Just as the collection plate comes around
in church that you are absolutely without
a penny
Eewitt--Yes. because then you have to
drop in a nickel or a dime, don't you?-
Philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-19

''The plans for the improvement Of the
new union station plaza, which have been
virtually agreed upon by the representa-
tives Of the railroads and the District gov
ernment commended themselves to the
community as commensurate with the I'm
portance OF the project" says the Wash.
ington Star. Here Is a station building
with system Of approaches which will
cost. In the aggregate, probably over sl5 =
OOO.OO0, and will transform Washington
from a victim OF railroad menace into the
possessor of the finest terminal equip
ment I'm the United States Everything
about the station should be in keeping.
The park approach should be worthy OF
a city OF beautiful reservations. It should
have many trees and broad lawn spaces,
and architectural features, such as foun-
tains and low walls and seats, in har-
mony with the beautiful building itself"