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Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
PROSPERITY IN THE WEST.
Pointed Evidence I'm the Dividends OF
the Union Pacific.
Chicago Inter Ocean

SnlCdkO lnteT OCean.
The whole country awoke yesterday
morning to learn that large fortunes had
been made by many persons in Wall street
on Friday by speculation In shares Of the
Union Pacific railway.
Outside Of the financial maelstrom of the
country probably few persons were inter
ested in the published facts. large as they
seem to men who follow the vagaries OF
the stock market. But behind the facts on
the surface are a good many other facts
to which all the people OF the United states
may we'll give attention.
Fortunes were made In Union Pacific
speculation because prices OF the shares
went I'D. Prices Of the shares went up
because the dividends were enormously In
creased. The dividends were enormously
increased because the railway had earned
tremendous profits.
Finally, the railway had earned tremen-
dous profits because the west the wide
west, the golden west, had been loading
the Union Pacific cars with an ever in
creasing amount Of its products that they
might be taken forth and distributed TO all
parts Of the world
In word, the furry in Wall street and
the harvesting Of a million or two OF sud-
den profits here and there. by this that or
the other Spectator, was not a ny speck
on the great situation which thus was
brought before the eyes Of the American
people.
The enormous fact, the overwhelming
fact, of this situation was the colossal
wealth of the west. on which but a tiny
percentage had enabled this one railway
to pay such great profits to It's owners,
even after numerous deductions for other
purposes.
Marvellous, indeed, Is the development Of
the territory penetrated and served by the
transcontinental railway lines. The ''des-
ert' OF fifty years ago has been made to
bloom. The 'uninhabitable" tracts lying
between the, Platte, and the, Y Yellowstone
are dotted with nourishing towns and popu-
ious cities. The "desolate'' mountain sides
are in pasture green the hum of industry
is heard where only the crack Of the hun
ter's rife resounded a quarter Of a century
ago. .-..
The products of the west alone would
make this nation great, and yet the empire
that lies between the Missouri and the Po-
cihc is only in it's infancy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
PARALLEL DISASTERS.

Authenticated reports, although full
details are still lacking, make sure that
fearful earthquake and fire disaster
has befalleu Valparaiso and the cities
and towns in it's vicinity. The uncer-
tainty because of the remoteness and
isolation of the scene caused exaggera-
ton in the first vague rumors, but the
loss is overwhelming to the stricken
region. In the light of the latest news
there Is only too much reason to fear
that in proportion to total population
and property the destruction approx
mates the San Francisco catastrophe.
The two cases preseAt many analogies,
not only in the combined terrors of
shock and fire. but also in the scenes
and suffering that followed.
There can be no doubt that the Val
paraiso disaster will likewise call forth
the sympathy and aid of the civilized
world to supplement the prompt action
of home government and private be-
nevolence. To no people should the sit
uation appeal more intimately than to
our own who have SO recently had
cause to know to their sorrow the full
ness of its meaning. And especially at
this time, when we are putting forth
extraordinary effort to win the conf
dence and good will of the. South
American republics, such deeds of gen.
uine helpfulness would go far to vital
ize our professions of friendship.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
"rBB pUBLlC",IN THE M1RKET.

THE PUBLlC'nIN THE MARKET.
There are signs that "the public" is
moving in force into the stock market,
where prices all along the line are ris-
ing since the sensational dividend de-
nouement in Union Pacific and South
ern Pacific late last week. 1t is well
known that for months speculation has
traders MARKET" from which the
great mass of nonprofessional oper
ators or possessors of funds all over
the country hold aloof. or in which
they dip only gingerly and occasion
ally. But the tremendous impulse
given to the market is a temptation to
those who have been quiescent to enter
it actively and boldly.
Thus is once more created the famil-
lar condition in which the leading spir-
its in speculation quietly and deliber-
'ately unload upon the ,publiciat exT
Gaordinary high. price level, taking to
themselves vast profits. So far as rail-
road stocks are concerned the unprece-
dented crops to be carried encourage
expectations of great earnings, sym
pathetically boosting other securities.
and in the rush the public is likely to
stop at no extravaganza of antici-
pated gain. 1t is the opportunity of
the cool-headed and experienced pro-
fessional and shearing time for the
lambs.
Enormous stock holdings have been
accumulated by insiders the last two
or three months of failing outside de-
mand and falling prices. and the con-
ditions are ripening for reselling of the
same at sensationslly advanced prices
to the multitude who invariably buy
the speculative lemon only after it has
been squeezed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
VERSE FORMS.
poh,nson m Cleveland Leader.


Ted Robinson in Cleveland Leader.
Oh, = -ta. IL 2 5.,.f'
would go {! yes .
Where the pine trees grow, 80 -
And the little white rabbits hide deep In
And the Eaunt VOLTS iatr ,"
1 would share. r..
Thefei ir.".-''
For the whirlIns electric fans bree1es
what touches the spot. 49, ~"
/ have got r.
Hot va b.
And a slice
OF the boreal ice
For a sofa 20 lie on, / think would b NIGEL
Ut ~ ~. ~
So 49, Coed co.
/ would 90 = 49,, :.
Where the glaciers dow,
All icy and chilly, ITesistless and SiowE
Would faip lie ~ g..
Meath the ieebergs high.
Where Aurora paints pictures al owes
the sky. - '''s
Sure, Nike, 81 ,-
I'd like - '--
To strike '''. p ,..e
The pike i.sE Il 10,
To where the Frost Kings palace IL built
Where August Is not and where collars
don't wilt! '7-. ..'-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

The result of Secretary Wilson's
visit of inspection at the South Omaha
packing houses, finding them "in good
condition" as he expressed It at the
conclusion, is not at all surprising to
ell who understand the conditions. At
no time has there been any oficial or
other criticism Of the packing methods
and situation in general here. The
disclosures which caused such a sensa-
ton during the late session of congress
related to unsanitary conditions and
offensive practices in some Of the es-
Adjustments grouped around the Chi
,cago stock yards.
A sharply contrasting situation has
all the time existed in the meat indus
tries Of South Omaha, where the plants
are of newer construction and we're
provided with all the modern means of
cleanliness, convenience and sanitation.
Doubtless the requirements of the
amended inspection law have called
even here for some changes. which
have been promptly made. but they
have been comparatively few and slight
because of the original satisfactory
state of affairs.
Nevertheless the secretary's approval
after examination is important as an
official Endorsement. and as a conclu-
sive guarantee to the public, whose
sensibilities have been recently sub
jected to severe shock by so many SEN
sational and indiscrimlnate rumors af-
fecting the meat supply in general.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
UNCLE SANS RETIRED LIST.
Army Omcers Anxious to Leave
Active Service. ~ -4


Active Service.
New York Evening Post.
The rush of. officers to leave active serv-
ice continues, This week two majors were
granted permission to- 20 out, John Stat
ford. Twentieth infsgtY, who was retired
on Thursday on his, own application. and
David Price, artillery corps, who will re-
tire on September 30. Besides these two
officers there are eight who will go on the
retired list on their own application within
the next four months. as follows: Colonies
oliver e. Wood and Louis ". Caziarc, ar
tillery corps on October, /; Clarence A.
Stedman, Fifth cavalry, on September 20;
M B. Hughes First" cavalry, on August
81: WIN. Wallace, Fifteenth cavalry, on
October 2; ]. E. Macklin. Fourth. infantry,
on December 2; Lieutenant Colonel H. z.
Tutherly, Ninth cavalry. on october 1, and
Major f. F. Wilcox, Fourth cavalry, on
November 26.
Since January no less than fifty-one
officers in the various grades from major
general down 10 first lieutenant have been
placed on the retired list either for age,
disability or on their, own applications.
Before the year is ended the list will be
supplemented by the names of six officers,
who will leave active service for age, the
principal one being that of Lieutenant
General H. c. Corbin on September Is.
More officers were placed on the retired
list in 1906 than in 1904, sixty-hye being
the number in the former year, and nifty
three In the latter. In 1903 there were
ninety-six retirements; sixty-hve In 1902;
seventy-one in 1901 forty-five In 1900; sew
enty-two in 1899, and seventy-seven in 1898
This year bids fair to rival 1899 and 1893
particularly as the War department is
ready and willing TO grant all applications
for retirement from older officers. The re-
tired list has grown from 65S in 1897 to 90;
in 1906. Commenting on its size. the Berlin
Germany Tageblatt says that to Ger.
mans, even with their vast army the
American retired HIST seems swollen gu,
OF all proportion to- the size OF the army
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

II the city council moves in the ice
matter with the celebrity that has
marked it's course in dealing with
other important matters submitted for
its consideration. the proposed ordi-
nance regulating the trade will be
likely to be passed about the time next
seasons crop is harvested. If the
present body is noted for anything. it
is the success with which 1t has evaded
any effort to secure from it relief for
the people promised in its platform.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS
Matters to he Considered at the Idaho
Session.


New York Tribune.
Great interest attaches to the fourteenth
National Irrigation congress. which will be
held at Boise, Idaho September to s.
The tremendous growth of the irrigation
movement since the passage OF the reclama-
ton act In 1902 gives the subject to be dis
cussed an Importance which could not
have been foreseen four years ago.
This act provides that all moneys re-
ceived from the sale of public lands in the
states and territories west of the Missouri
river, including Oklahoma Except the fees
and commissions due registers and receivers
and the 5 per cent set aside for educational
and other purposes). shall be special fund
to be used in the examination and survey
and maintenance Of irrigation works for
the reclamation OF arid and semi-arid lands
in those states and territories. Thirty mil
lion dollars has been thus accumulated.
and plans for the irrigation Of nearly 1000
900 acres have been completed. II Ii esti-
mated that the total amount OF land which
can be thus benefited is 10O0oo.OoO acres. OF
which nearly 10000 900 acres are under cul-
tiyation The completion OF the work which
the reclamation service aspires to accom-
plish, with some aid from private enter
prise, will, It is hoped. increase the national
wealth S. 10000 Bona fide settlers In
the irrigated regions pay for the use OF
the water in ten annual installments, the
price varying in proportion to the difficulty
OF construction and the amount OF water
available.
Boise is well situated for the scene OF de-
alterations on irrigation questions. Idaho
furnishes object lessons in the work OF the
reclamation service hardly to be matched
elsewhere In the country. including the de-
veiopment OF the shoshone falls power
which, when completed. will produce more
electrical units than Niagara now does,
and the Twin falls project. where water
was turned on a little more than year
ago and where in 100 days reapers were
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Another Charter- Coming.

Chicago Inter-Ucean.
There will be another chapter to the
Hartman coup OF August IL. 1906. The
Union Pacific is the only railroad in this
country, If not in the world, whose stock
is on dividend basis Of 10 per cent.
Many Others notably those In the Penn
sylvnnia and Vanderbilt groups, earn more
in proportion to capital and expenses than
the Union Pacific does. 1t Is safe to predict
that the Union Paciac;s. dividend basis Of
10 per cent will not be permanent.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
stand from Under.
Chicago Chronicle.

Whatever goes up must surely come
down." is what the children cry when they
throw water in the air as a pastime. 1t
is saying which might properly be borne
in mind by stock gamblers. When every
body is 'whooping 'em up It looks as II
securities would never come down, but
they do. Wise man is he who knows when
to get out. Wiser Iis he who does not
20 in.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Do VOW Expect to Buy q Piano
This Summer! II. II u II.

attractive variety OF instruments from
selection High tide in opportunities arrives
~
keyed
the but manufacturers make
midsummer
will their
running through the dull heated
This the whole Of pianos from the Gilbert at
through
$S35 $3.50 The Kmbs at 1856 the superb Knabe 1850
and magnificent Bush $3.50. AfsN
What feast to spread before one who is music hungry
and prices In store there greater yaey larger number
which choose
marked
price Easy terms for those who do not
=. A. HOSPE CO.
1919 DOUGLAS STREET.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Hot air has long been standard
component of political dope. but the
weather man has Afforded an overdose
this time. This enthusiasm on the
part OF Old PFobs may be responsible
for the premature collapse of some
booms that would have looked promis-
ing Oh q cooler day.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

One of the best arguments in favor
OF the nomination of Attorney Jerome
for governor is that 'Tammany hall OPT
poses him. but this argument will not
appeal to New York democrats who
hunger for pie.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Sure Thing I'm Land
Kansas City Times.

Wall street prices soar. So II is with
outsiders who go there The higher they
soar the more ballast they have TO drop.
and Wall street gets II as Il falls. II IL
very profitable to Wall street. An invest
'ment in western farm lands is the safest
thing for sosrings. and one is close to the
ground all the time
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

The report that Valparaiso, is still
trembling can be easily believed II it
is known that some OF the stories sent
out by correspondents at Santiago
have reached the stricken city.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Illinois democrats accepted the chal

Illinois democrats accepted the chal-
lenge from the peerless leader. and
the issue is now squarely Joined. The
convention of 1908 is still some dis
lance in the future, and 1t may be that
Mr.. Bryan, with the facility he has re-
Gently developed for turning sharp cor
ners. may be able by the time the first
roll call is reached to see his way
clear to accepting the vote of Illinois,
even with the Sullivan attachment. 1t
would be deucedly awkward If the
unanimous nomination were to be
marred by the inability of Illinois dem
ocGats to register their choice simply
because they also have a choice in con-
nection with their home affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Now that the high quality of local
cantaloupes threatens to make Rocky
Fords a drug on the market, Nebraska
adds another argument to its claims
to consideration as a summer resort.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

The failure Of the city council to
confirm the appointment of needed
employees. and thus comply With the
provisions OF the charter. will render
further delay In public Improvements
necessary. This. however. will not de-
ter the reformers from carefully
scrutinizing all thu names submitted
~ their august approval.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Visiting tennis men probably appre-
ciate the efforts of Forecaster Welsh
to furnish them with an unlimited sup
ply of high grade tennis weather. II
the Midwest tournament goes on to
it's conclusion as it has started. vote
of thanks to Uncle Sans manipulation
of the weather stops will surely be
0ue
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Secretary Wilson's unannounced visit
to the packing houses indicates a
desire to know the facts without hav-
ing them filtered through ofncial
sources--a plan that is achieving pop
ularity under the present administra-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

w. A. Harris, democratic candidate
for governor of Kansas. promises to
strictly enforce the prohibitory law If
he be elected. Kansas might have
been expected to reach the limit on
candidates prediction promises.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

The report that Cossaek peasants
ere growing rebeIlious is chiefly inter
esting because of its probable effect
on the Cossacks in the army--the
backbone of modern Russian 10y
atty" "a - ,-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Risk Too Great for Veterans.
InaNAI..A.

There is something more than usually
pitiable in the deaths of veterans In the
annual parade. at, Minneapolis from heat
and exhaustion when they had so often
periled their lives In a better cause. Such
risks as undue exposure to the heat at
this time Of the year are not inevitable,
nor of the kind. that are. sanctioned by
that prudence which s.tthe better part Of
valor.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

4 Since Premier stolypin has called
upon commissions to prepare laws for
PRONUNCIATION by the emperor the
promised duma may be able to devote
more time to purely revolutionary af-
fairs. rat
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Railway .ofaeials generally, qualify
their approval of the new rate bill by
the proviso, 'if It have fair and proper
enforcement" An explanation of this
expression from railway standpoint
would be interesting.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Leave well Enorrh Alone,
St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat
The work Of the present congress at the
recent session, President ROOSEVELT says,
subserves the welfare of the people as. a
whole and Of the nation as an entirety.
This is an excellent reason for electing
another house OF the same kind. 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

The opening of the theatrical sea-
son may not result in an Immediate
reduction Of temperature. but 1t is at
least hopeful sign that cooler days
and nights are near at hand.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

The breach in the democratic party
does not show any signs of healing.
Mayor Jim persists in remaining in the
saddle. despite the persistent efforts
Of some other statesmen to unhorse
him,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Havoc. Wrought in Russia.

New York Tribune.
A few years ago Russia was annually
exporting more than seooOoo,0OO worth OF
grain. Now II is Importing grain. There
could be no more striking indication of
the ruin which the revolutionary disturb
ances have wrought upon Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Pronl... vsr.u. Performance.

There are a good many people in this
country who would be just as well salts
fed II William Jennings Bryan confined
himself 20 writing syndicate letters in
stead OF getting ready to rattle the dry
bones OF free silver. exhibit his cross OF
gold and promising to do what Theodore
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

The allegation that police officials
connived at the escape of the Moscow
bank robber for fear Of revelations he
might make is an intimation that Rus
sis has deveioped along some western
lines. Is
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Since a desperate civil war" is ex-
pected in Santo Domingo, it is probable
that the present uprising will be a
fash in the pan
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Cessation of activity on Wall street
is sure indication that the lambs
gambling in stocks have been duly
sheared.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
The whole works.

Chicag0' TrIbune.
II Mr.. Bryan can regulate the personnel
OF the committees. organise the conven-
TONS dictate the platforms and name the
candidates for the off1ces. he cares not
who does the rest '---.t .,ft
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

ST LOUIS +Olope-DeulocraN
A rate bill whose passage IL followed by
a decided advance in the price OF railway
stocks must have a value for the roads
as well as the public
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
BlaekbaIled.

Kansas City Times
Those delegates to the international
typographical union convention who OPP
posed an Endorsement Of w. r. Hearst will
never appear on the payroll OF the New
York publisher.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

WHEN our OF gowN.
Subscribers Ieavins the city tenn
porarily shOula have The Bee
mailed 90 them. address win BIO
changed ms. !often as.re0uired.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

That Illinois democratic resolution
looks like an attempt was being made
to drown Mr.. Bryan in honey.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Dora-Never tell Flora any secrets, :.
Cora-can't she keep themf
Dora,-Keep them7 Why, that girl teifn
people her right age.--Cieveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Philaoelphta Recoru.
The yield of winter wheat this year I'm
Nebraska reaches the astonishing average
Of 252 bushels Der acre. .
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Visiting Friend-Brudder Sampson. how's
de chu'ch gittin' along h'yah7 4.Bg1
Brudder sampson-"Well. Brudder Jack
wahmI u.s. now, dat's fack but wo'a
rootin' hahd fur a good oil fashion revival.
Chicago Tribune. s -.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

And they tell me you're q ,newspspes
writer" ,gurgied Miss Fetherhed ION.
that's so Interesting. Do you know IT'S
there was such thing-I've always
thought they printed newspaperss Amt i
a silly 7"-Philadelpnia Press q, fs- y,-'-..
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Musicians are a brave lot. aren't theyf'
II didn't know they were particularly
"oh, yes; they are much reader than
other people to face the music."-Bs4u-
more American.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
MERRY JINGLEs.

."Do you get any valuable Information
from your agricultural paper?"
mot much" answered Farmer Cofntos-
sci TT keeps tellin' how to feed stock I'M
stead of how to feed summer boarders."-s
Washington Star. ',L -
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS;
9. G. Rosewater, general manager on
The pee Publishing company. being duly
sworn, says that the actual 1umper OF
full and complete copies of The peuyl
Morning, Evening and Sunoay See printed
during the month OF July, 1905 was as
follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23
Nsbr..ta'. wheat Crop.

Roosevelt has already accomplished. And
they are democrats, too
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

ct SUPPOSED said the sentimentalist.
''that IL makes you feel very sad to see
the roses fading. the leaves whitening. tho
grass dying" tx,
yes Interrupted Farmer Oorntossel.
AN the summer boarders gotn home
Warrington Star. ....
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

''They are accusing the tcemen IN Nav
York Of trampling on physical impossihili'
ties" 49,;
How 10 that7"
They say the ioemen stay .where they
are and steal a weigh at the same time.s-
BALTIMORE AmertcAnsn -,n..nL.,a :. ana
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

How shall we list thisT' asked the
clerk Of the sale. pointing to a Kitchen
well" said the bankrupt owner Of the
establishment, that has been In the mouse
twenty-five years. l guess you may Put
-philadanhia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

Daily average, s1,s15
@. G. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
to before me this Slst Gay OF July; lgOt.
(SeaL) NJ h HuNQATE
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

In New York City are about 100 signs that
read MATCHMAKER and not a single one
OF them belongs TO a matchmaker. and few
that have them could make a watch. and
II they could and did the watch would cost
about 800. while any Of them can sell q
better watch for so that came from a
great factory
Omaha daily bee., 1906-08-23

At least one boy in the city Of New York
has not learned the meaning and practice
of graft. Last week a man over in Brook
Ign sent a small boy in his neighborhood to
deliver a note to young woman who lived
a couple OF blocks away. He gave the boy
a quarter to make him hurry. In due time
the messenger came back, and. returning
the money. SAID;
Miss b says she will be glad to see
you tonight, but she didn't want the
quarter"