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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
TAX REFORM IN NEW YORK.

So old state as New York. which
for more than a century has been
struggling with the question OF taxa
ton and has time and again revised
its revenue system, has been COM
PEELED by abuses and faults to resort
to a tax commission to investigate
anew the whole subject with a view
to reform. Phe chief grievances re-
late to taxation of personal and cor
porate property. 1t has been found
so far impossible to list for taxation
the enormous amount of personal
property held in the state, the amount
which is assessed being the merest
fraction Of the whole, and that frac-
ton being apportioned most inequi-
tably among the owners. :
A multitude of men of, ordinary
means are found to be ridieuously
overtaxed, while the rule among great
estates is that they are correspond
ingly undertaxed. Even as to real es-
tate vast quantities are said to be
taxed as low as on 20 per cent of
value. while in some counties land
is assessed at approximately full
value. --afs"
Curiously enough there is substan-
tial agreement that the blame is at
tIibutable. not exclusively to the dis
honesty of property owners and as
SCISSORS, although 1t is. OF course,
serious factor, but also to the unscien-
tifc and crude system of taxation. The
commission, which is composed OF FIVE
members of each house OF, the legisla-
ture, and FIVE experts appointed by the
governor, is therefore directing it's eff
forts mainly to the Construction Of a
scheme made up OF parts taken from
the most modern and successful tax
systems in this and foreign countries.
1t is. however. suggestive that taxation
methods in a state like New York
should at this time be found in many
respects far behind those of the young
western commemorative.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
GOVERNMENT TESTS or oONoRETn-
Merits of the new Building matertsi
scientifically Determined.
MInneapolis journal.


Minneapolis Journal.
Congress has provided means for con-
Quoting scientific work OF great practical
Importance on the old worlds fair grounds
at ST. Louis. An appropriation 81 10000
after many vieissitudes. finally went into
the omnibus bill, and will be used In MAX
ing there tests OF concrete building ma
terials. The tests will be made 10 prove
the strength and utility Of concrete IN It's
various uses. it's hre-resisting qualities and
the relative value Of different kinds OF
concrete.
These relative tests are OF great inn
portance. The use OF concrete for build
ing walls is growing rapidly, but has not
reached a point where II can be handled
with assurance OF accuracy. Concrete may
prove an entire success in one locality,
and mag not show the necessary qualities
OF resisting moisture and pressure when
tried somewhere else. The difference in
quality Of sand is very important. and not
even the concrete men themselves know
absolutely what proportions are necessary
with varying kinds OF sand. The tests at
ST, Louis will cover this point. They will
make use OF sand from different places
and will find Just what mixture each needs
to give II the necessary texture and hrnl-
ness As result OF these tests II is ex-
pected that the experts In charge will be
able to secure reliable data for uniform
standard specifications.
This work is properly being done by the
government, which viii insure a disinter-
ested result. and one that builders may
rely on. II IL a recognition. also. OF a
new factor in building operations which
promises TO Increase in Importance. The
best concrete provides a more permanent
structure than brick or wood, and with
the increase in cost Of lumber. II Is COM
Ing more and more into practical use. The
business can be run into the ground by
reckless handling. and the government test
should be OF great service in regulating
the use of the material
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
LAUGHING LINES.

Knieker-Has subbubs been successful
with his garden7
Bocker-Yes; l think he must have raised
enough cabbage to smoke.-New York Sun.
that matter?"
Sorghum, Il am far too progressive In my
Ideas TO hold on to an out-of-date opinion
when l hnd ! can replace IT with one that
rs MODERN, convenient and proftable"--
Washington Star
Duty called
The man looked at the card laEily
Just say that I'm not at home he or.
dered the msid.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
They say the theosophists out in Cali.
fOrnia worship a dog"
20. well, that isn't so surprising. great
that"-Detroit Free Press.
- That fellows rattlesnake story seemed
Yes; you see, it was such a rattlinR
good tale. Baltimore American
Can you tell me al what time Of the
DAY occurred the fall OF our FIRST parents7'
Il believe II was agreed on by all au-
thorities that the serpent began his efforts
Tor the fall you mention toward Eve
Baltimore American.
Took out another accident policy. did
Yes; but he amt had leg cut OF vet.
nor even arm broke!"--Atlanta Constitu.
ton.
Say, Weary here's a queer bit O. readin'
dat says you Amt to go in swimmin' after
eatin'."
Oats good advice. wobbly. But kin
improve on it,"
How kin you, weary?"
BY not goin' in swimmin before eatin'
either."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Your bookkeeper seems TO be a bright
Yes, but she has some very eccentric
"Yes?'
Yes. She enters our messenger boys
wages as running expenses "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
You should be grateful for the applause
your constituents give you"
Perhaps, answered Senator Sorghum.
But am inclined TO regard applause as
a popular diversion habitually INDUCED in,
The pretext is largely a matter OF chance"
Washington Post
How do you like this poem OF miner"
not"
why don't you know? Haven't begun
each line with capital etter7"--Pittsburg
Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
Train wreck Theories Smashed.

One Of the lessons which some Amer
lean newspapers sought to draw from the
Salisbury railroad accident in England was
that the English passenger coaches are too
light; that II they had been heavier, like
American railroad coaches, they would
have kept to the rails. II is odd that
within two or three days of the English
disaster two heavy American express
trains left the track much as did the Lon
don Southwestern express at Salisbury
one case being that Of the Saratoga ex-
press one Of the best roads In New
York state, and the other that of train
on the New Jersey Central which left the
rails while passing some switches. Both
these trains were going at high speed and
It was only by a lucky chance that in
neither case was any one killed. No doubt
the heavier construction was a factor in
preventing fatalities, but not the least
guaranty against jumping the track.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
The Original Trust buster.

Though John ShermAns body is molder-
ing in the grave, his statecraft lie marching
on. There was the greatest and most sue
cessfui, II not the most brilliant and most
garrulous, octopus-chaser and trust-buster
our country has yet produced-John sher-
man of Ohio. Perhaps he was the best
cussed man Of his time, Ben Butler and
Jefr Davis excepted, but the Sherman anti
trust law is the thing that caught the octo-
pus and busted the trust. We must all
agree to that assertion. Sherman said his
law was all the constitution would stand.
and he was sustained in that opinion in the
decisions In the famous merger case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
rHE ouncoME nv LANcAsrER.


The Lancaster county republican
convention has authorized Dr. H. J.
winnett. candidate for state railroad
Commissioner. to name the thirty-four
delegates to which that county is enti-
tied in the state convention. and these
delegates are instructed TO cast their
votes for Norris Brown for United
States senator.
The contest in Lancaster was fought
by the successful faction on false Is
sues and won by dishonorable tactics.
The passing through Lincoln Of Ed
ward Rosewater. who was on his way
from Wahoo for want of a better
Omaha train connection, was placarded
as an attempt to overawe or influence
the voters. II is now given out cold
that his presence aroused Lancaster
county farmers and smashed every po-
litical precedent in the history Of local
as any other. In the first place, the
farmers of Lancaster con mtg we're not
aware of Mr.. Rosewater's presence In
Lincoln, and in the next place, the
farmers Of Lancaster county have
never been hostile to him and have no
reason to be. D. ~,
The true inwardness of the outcome
in Lancaster county was expressed in
the following paragraph that appeared
in the Lincoln Journal on the day of
the primary:
Douglas county has had a representative
In the United States senate ever since we
could remember. Why not give the state
at large the recognition clearly its due
Stand up for Nebraska.
It was this innate jealousy and hos
tility to Omaha that brought the Com
mercial club Of Lincoln into the active
support of Norris Brown and animated
Judge Frost, his chief spokesman in
the convention. in waving the anti
Omaha red flag. ~
The good people of lincoln appear
to be oblivious of the fact that Omaha
pays over 100000 every year into the
state treasury and two-thirds of that
forced contribution goes toward the
maintenance of the state institutions
that constitute the chief source Of Lin
coins prosperity. They forget, too,
that in the thirty years since Ne
bIaska's admission into the union
Omaha has been favored with but four
or FIVE minor state officers by the re-
publican party and in the present state
government Omaha holds two insig-
nificant positions. that of lieutenant
governor and commissioner of the SUI
preme court.
Another contributing factor not to
be overlooked was the disgusting mas
querade of lifelong railroad hirelings
in the livery of anti-monopoly. This
applies particularly to the Journal
News mouthpiece which has been for
years tagged and subsidized by the
Burlington road and the judicial cham.
pion who has had his pockets full OF
passes ever since he was sworn in az
a Judge on the bench.
A victory gained by such question:,
Bile methods is a doubtful asset for the
fake reformers-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
An oficial linterpretauon Of the'law

An ofhcisl Interpretation of the law
has been made to the effect that the
appointment by the county board Of
County Superintendent Yoder to I'LL
Che vacancy created by the resignation
OF Superintendent BodweIl is not for
the uneXpired term, but only until the
next election, and that a county super
intendent will have to be chosen this
fall. We apprehend. however, that
no great commotion will be caused by
this prospective election.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
sPEouLArIoN Is ro rAFr.

The extensive speculation, and COM
ment started by Secretary Tafts an
nouncement that he was considering
an official trip to the Philippines next
spring at the opening OF the. native as
sembly. show the keen interest in the
republican party regarding its presi-
Dental candidate in 1908. For It was
forthwith widely assumed that the
secretary's projected trip meant that
he would not succeed In December to
Justice Browns place as member of
the supreme court OF the United
States, which there is every reason to
believe is open 10 him at HIS option,
and, therefore. that he coptemplates
being a candidate for presidential
nomination. II all implies the grow
ing importance. both OF the general
subject and Of Secretary Taft's rels-
ton to II. eoineident with the notable
efforts to consolidate democratic senti-
ment and practically settle the ques-
ton of party leadership so long in ad-
vance OF the convention time.
1t is not TO be doubted that Presi-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Secretary Wilson Is returning TO
Washington without calling at South
Omaha to pay his respects to the pack
ing establishments there. The secre-
tary must be satisfied that conditions
at South Omaha are in such good
shape that they do not need his per-
sonal inspection, at least for the pres
emit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

The denomination without opposi-
ton of Congressman Hinshaw in the
Fourth Nebraska district is a compli-
ment and recognition of satisfactory
services. The resolutions adopted by
the convention indicate approval of the
legislative record made by the last con-
gress and strengthened confidence in
President Roosevelt's administration.
1t goes without saying that Congress
man Hinshaw will be reelected and
commissioned at the polls to serve the
Fourth district for another two years,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

The Norris Brown boosters may be
expected to resort to every trick and
device to make votes for him and they
will not scruple to stirring up the
state-sgainst-omaha prejudice wher-
ever they think It may be to their ad-
vantage to do so. The question is,
What are Omaha business men going
to do about It.?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

II Justice Brewer is right in his as
sertfon that the nation Is going to
clean its back yard" It will confer a
favor on It's citizens II 1t will not haul
all the garbage out at the front door.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

The Nebraska State Board of Health
has actually revoked license to prac-
tice 70 a physician against whom seri-
Gus charges had been entered. In view
of this example people should not be
surprised some day to learn that some
blackmailing lawyer has been actually
disbarred from practicing in Nebraska
because his operations are too coarse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

The shrinking of the fortune OF AL
fred Belt from S625. 100000 TO less
than S5O.00O,OOO may cause interna-
tional estimators TO revise their
guesses at the wealth of the world
Perhaps the people have expanded in
ostentation rather than in riches and
confidence" is still king of the bust
ness world.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

The last round Of the pen and lax
duello between Edgar Howard and G.
NJ. Hitchcock shows Howard several
points to the good on the score with
the railroad democrats backing Hitch
cock hiding in ambush.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
Placing Blame where IL Belongs.
Pittab,,ro Diapatrh

II England can no longer self-compla-
Gently reproach US for reckless railroading
coroner's juries there are not content with
placing the blame exclusively upon the
dead. The jury in the Salisbury case de-
clined to return verdict OF accidental
death, holding that some Of the blame be
attached to the company as we'll as the
engineer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Russian ohicers who have decided
that General Stoessel should die for
surrendering Port Arthur probably
stayed at home while the shells were
flying. Every country has experience
with soldiers" who tight their bat
ties in pothouses when danger was
past.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

The ice man in Omaha is just as re-
luctant TO tell how he runs his business
as is the ice man In other cities. 1t
may be put down as a safe proposition,
however, that the ice man is not losing
any money under present conditions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

With Scotland jealous over Ireland's
promise of home rule. Irish national
lists should feel encouraged since no
previous promise excited such senti-
ment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

The zeal OF the Water board for the
immediate purchase of the water works
seems to have been dampened percep-
tibly by the fiasco OF the appraisers.
What is the next thing on the pro-
gram?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
windy BiIr. laundering.

The next task which President Castor has
proposed to himself is to put the Monroe
doctrine out OF commission. But a chip
like this might prove so very big and
heavy 10 carry on his shoulders as to knock
him over
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

With Kansas City ice plants closed
down in the face OF advancing prices
the managers have already been con-
victed In the court of public opinion
but unfortunately that court can i'm
pose no adequate penalty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

that It's greatest value is rather as
declaration Of the power Of the govern
ment to establish rates. Coming from
man who views the situation from
the railroad side Of II. this opinion is
Of more than ordinary Interest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
A TsRpOrRrY Innovation.
G--a-G.Y4 naw,,kfta

The proposal that the democratic mayors
in Nebraska attend the Bryan reception at
New York in a body calls attention TO the
feet that few OF that class exist there.
Indeed, the three largest cities OF the state
now have democratic mAyors-omaha for
the fret time In many years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
Expensive, but Profitable.
Philadelnbia Record.

Obedience to tn, new meat inspection
law and to the pure food law Is going to
prove expensive to tbs packers at the out
set, but in the long run It will put money
In their pockets. The government guar
antee Of purity and cleanliness will be
worth more than Il will cost.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

If relatives of MIS-. Hartie hold out
the authorship of all those peculiar
epistles may be discovered, but they
will probably not be SO generous with
their stationery in future.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

President Stickney Of the Chicago
Great Western declares that while he
expects the new rate law TO be produc-
tive of much good, he does not regard
II asa hnality in rate regulation. but
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
Going Up in Tobncco smoke.

San Francisco Chronicle.
The Tobacco trust has suffered a severe
setback and it's stock has gone down with
bang. This affords another illustration
Of the fact that the most ingeniously cop
per-riveted combination cannot resist the
operation of the laws Of competition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

That Hartje divorce case is certainly
producing strange results when it
causes Pittsburg millionaires to fall
out among one another.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

With New Mexico developing a vol
cano, Arizona may find another excuse
for refusing to be Joined in the bonds
of statehood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Mrs. william Thaw cannot be sur
prised that her son refuses to follow
her advice, as she has had previous ex-
perience with him along the same line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

With London experts declaring
American timed meat wholesome. DR..
wylie might say a good word for Brit
ish marmalade.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
Borrnw she Bia stiek.

NTITI"NT1TIII'1
BY all accounts Il will take something
more than a hint with fence rail 10 per-
suade one Tagsart 20 resign the chairman
ship Of the democratic national committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

It is a matter Of notoriety that the
guaranty bond companies through their
expert accountants check UP periodic
ally all custodians of public funds for
whom they furnish bonds and that the
books of the city treasurer of Omaha
have been checked for the bonding
companies without disclosing anything
amiss. Why then should the city en-
ploy special experts in addition to the
force in the comptroller's once to do
this work again? Why does the city
pay the premiums on the bonds unless
for the protection thus afforded that
the records are correctly kept and no
crooked work permitted?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Net total sales ...s"'.....s.'st S'eot
rs,,v average 3l,45s
c. c. ROsEwATER,
General Manager.
subscribed in my presence and sworn 70
bsfore mo this Goth day of June, 1905.
Iseal5 Nj d. HUNGATB,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
sTATFMENT or CIRCULATION.

BIAIEMENI Uf- 'NIENON IN TN
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, 50;
G. c. Rosewater, general manager OF Inc
Bee Publishing Company, being duly sworn
says that the actual number OF full ano
complete copies Of The Daily MoInlhs,
,.nnnfh q I,lnn 1alR was fOllOWe:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20
WHEN OUT oF TOWN.

subscribers leaving the city tenn
porariIy should have The Bee
mailed 90 them. Address viii be
changed rs often O. required.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

oNa'0 AASfhcAa
The law passed by congress providing
uniformity in naturalization and defining
the qualifications aliens must possess to
become American citizens goes into effect
September n. Execution OF the law is
conferred upon the Department Of Com
merce and Labor and Secretary Metcalf Is
preparing the necessary regulations. bu-
resu OF naturalization has been created
with Richard X. Campbell as chief Of the
bureau. Mr.. Campbell was a member Of
the commission on naturalization appointed
by President Roosevelt, the report Of which
formed the basis OF the law enacted by con-
Eress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Duty called.
The man looked at the card laEily.
Just say that I'm not at home" he or
dered the maid.-Louisville Courier-Journal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

They say the theoeophists out in CALI
fOrnia worship a dog"
%, well, that isn't so surprising; a great
many women who aren't theosophists do
that"-Detroit Free Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Can you tell me at what time OF the
Gay occurred the fall Of our FIRST parents %
Il believe II was agreed on by all au-
thorities that the serpent began his efforts
Tor the fall you mention toward Eve
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

to make quite a hit"
Yes; you see, It was such a rafting
good tale. Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

MY dear sir answered Senator
sorghum, Il am far too progressive In my
Ideas to hold on to an out date opinion
when | hnd can replace II with one that
Is modern, convenient and proitable."--
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Entered at Omaha Postomoe As second
ass matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

Took out another accident policy. did
Yes; but he amt had leg cut OF yet
nor even arm broke!'--Atlanta Constitu.
tim
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-20

with his garden7
Bocker-Yes; think he must have raised
enough cabbage to smoke.-New York Sun.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-11-03
EDDYvlLLE.

Eddyville, Nov. DIR F. E. Vance
returned Wednesday from few days
business trip to Chicago
Rev. Hartman of Lovilia is conduct
ing protracted meetings at Edwards
Chapel, west of town.
Quarterly examinations were held in
the Eddyville public school Monday
and Tuesday.
Mrs. w. o. Roberts and Mrs w. j.
Lewis are visiting at Iowa City.
Mrs. Thomas Fenton, ST., of Ames,
arrived Monday for visit at the home
of Con. Sullivan.
Rev. w. N. Potter visited at West
Chester Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs, w. H. Allison Of Hilton was a
caller in town Monday. G. D. True and
Mrs. Allison drove from here to Avery
on business,
Mr.. and Mrs. Haley Morris of Bux-
ton and Mr.. and Mrs, Howard Morris
of Lockman We're recent guests of rel
atives here.
While driving his delivery horse
Tuesday evening, w, C. Ross was con-
siderably bruised up by his horse run
ming away and upsetting the delivery
wagon upon him. The wagon and har-
ness were also considerably damaged.
Mrs, G. q, Stephenson was in Oska-
loosa Tuesday ON business.
Grant Dye and family returned