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Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
PIPE LINES As CARRIERS.

The effect of the amended interstate
commerce law as 1t relates to oil pipe
lines is naturally much misunderstood,
and its practical Importance is prob
ably much overTated so far as the near
future is concerned. The act as passed
does not, as it is being widely repre-
sented, exempt oil pipe lines from its
general requirements upon common
carriers. On the contrary, any corpora
ton owning or operating a pipe line
is subject to the restraints and penal
ties of the act, precisely the same as a
railroad company. regarding reason
able charges. determinations, etc., in
interstate commerce, and is, in short, a
common carrier.
But the important provision of the
act, which was incorporated at a late
stage OF its passage through congress,
prohibiting railroad companies from
being proprietors and shippers in com
petition with the public OF the freight
which It is their business as common
carriers to transport on equal terms,
does not apply to pipe lines with re-
spect to oil. The strongest protestants
against including oil in the prohibition
was made by independent oil producers
and shippers. who represented that
their interests would be hurt by It to
the advantage OF the Standard OIL, and
many other objections and difficulties
were urged.
This entire phase OF the subject was
not in contemplation when the rate
control bill was evolved and passed by
the house, but came up only after the
Interstate Commerce Commissions in,
vesugation disclosed widespread abuses
In the relations. particularly between
the railroads and the coal industry. Il
had not been publicly thoroughly dis
eussed and understood and there Il
room for far better understanding thar
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
personal NOTES.

General Henry Joseph Brugere, comman-
der-in-chief OF the French army, has been
retired, having attained the age limit. His
successor is General HaRron.
So far as is known there Is not in WASH
ington a single photograph OF Senator
Klttredge of South Dakota He cannot be
induced to Sit always excusing himself
on the ground that he is too busy.
The czar of the Russias has a habit Of
spending a large percentage OF his time
in study-more so than most any other
ruler In Europe, IL is said. The czsrina
80 almost always seated at his side while
he is at work.
Rev. ]. C. Battle is a negro and the Bos-
ton "Afro-Americans" don't please him. As
a rule they are spending all they earn for
fine clothes" he says, and seeking social
equality with the white people" The one
thing looks as foolish to him as the other
and he's glad he lives down south.
While addressing the senate the other
day Mr.. Warren of Wyoming was inter-
rupted several times by Mr.. Beveridge of
Indiana. When the western statesman re-
sumed his speech he remarked: Senators
will come to future congresses much wiser
than and nearly as wise as the senator
from Indiana"
Joseph F. Slnnof, a distiller OF Philadel-
phis who died last week leaving an estate
Of more than 81 100000. bequeathed $4,000 In
trust TO the University of Pennsylvania hos
pital for eauIpping and maintaining a room
for one sick person at a time who shall
have been a newspaper writer or a journal
list in preference 10 any other calling. The
endowment is in commemoration Of his de-
ceased son, Joseph f. sinnott, who was 8
reporter in Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
rophTs PRIMARY


The primary election to be held to-
day turns, so far as the repub-
licans are concerned. entirely upon the
issue Of their preferred candidate for
United States senator. The primary is
held to select the delegates TO the
republican state convention appor-
toned to Douglas county and the call
for the convention includes the en-
dorsement of a party nominee for
United States senator More particu-
larry, the issue is whether an undi-
vided delegation shall go to Lincoln
In the interest Of Edward Rosewater
for senator, or whether his candidacy
shall be INSTRUCTED and subjected to a
back fire by splitting his delegation
and injecting into 1t a few of his
enemies-for that is all that the oppo-
sition is aiming to do. The opponents
of Mr.. Rosewater have no candidate Of
their own whose success they are try
ing to promote. Endeavoring to rally
behind the cry of anything to beat
Rosewater," they are for this purpose
using the alleged candidacy of father
in-law simply as a blind to fool those
who are not conversant with the 'situa-
ton.
The infection Of the rotation" bal
lot outrage upon the voters by the
Fontanelle bosses and the filing of a
multiplicity of names has had this one
object in view--to disfranchise and
confuse the voters to the extent of
preventing correct registration of their
wishes. From the first it has been
conceded that the great majority Of
the rank and file of republicans in
Douglas county are for Mr.. Rosewater
for senator and the resort to trickery
and ballot jugglery has been to frus-
trate the popular will by fraud and
deception where an open fight was sure
to fail. ......-
There is only one way to make sure
that the Douglas county candidate
shall hold a commanding position in
the state convention when the nomina-
ton for senator comes to be made and
that is by giving him the substantial
backing OF his own county. To vote
for Edward Rosewater for senator, the
ballot must be marked with eighty.
three crosses, one opposite each of the
names of the delegates committed tc
further his interests. Let every repub
lican vote for one delegation or the
other. Let him vote for eighty-threC
and no more, and take all the time
needed to mark the ballot just the wa!
! he wants It,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
TIE FREE PASS oLArsE.

Admitting that the anti-free pass
provision Of the rate control law ls far
from perfect. It still does not merit
the ridicule which hostile and partisan
critics are heaping upon It. The prohi-
bitlon is extensive and vastly narrows
the field within which the chief free
pass abuses have grown up.
The bill as originally introduced in
the house. in which form for months
public opinion demanded that it should
be passed by the senate without
change, was wholly silent as to free
passes, except so far as forbidding dis
ordinations in general could be con-
strued as applying to them. Any re-
duction of the sphere of abuse. there
fore, is Just so much clear gain. 1t
was in the senate that the free pass
attachment was first made in sweeping
terms, but exception after exception
was included upon outcry from various
classes. The senate amendment some
what modified is the provision which
has been finally incorporated in the
law. sd. ..r
While It is true that the exceptions,
employees and their families only on
the employing company's lines, minis
tiers of religion. inmates of soldiers
homes, necessary caretakers of live
stock, poultry and fruit. Dostofice in
spectors. etc. may be too numerous
and may afford some opportunities for
evasion and abuse. the fact remains
not only that this feature of the law
points in the right direction. but also
that it takes a long step therein. out
side of those exceptions It provides
sweepingly that mo common carrier
subject to the provisions of this act
shall, after January 1. 1907. directly
or indirectly issue or give any inter
state free transportation for passen-
gers" thus stamping with the seal OF
official condemnation the free pass dis
| elimination and making dangerous Its
| employment as a means OF influencing
! politics, government aud business. Not
only public officials of all degrees, ma
tional and state. but also the public
generally, will violate the mandate OF
the law at their peril. And one of the
most important results is that railroad
officials are at once afforded an induce
ment to abate the free pass evil ant
protection and excuse for refusing the
opportunities for free pass favors.
The national government thus stands
explicitly committed on the tree pas
question in the line OF ever increasing
public sentiment. and its Legislation
has now gone vastly further than tina
of a great majority of the states.
will greatly help to bring state legisla
ton rapidly up to and beyond tina
point And as to future national legis
lation, it is safe to say that no back
ward step will be taken. but that thu
remnant of opportunity for free trans
portation abuse that has been left vii
in due time likewise be destroyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
JUSTICE BREWERS REMARK.
Does IL Hint at the Fate of the Rail-
road Rate Measured

Springfield iMassD Republican.
It is easy enough for a public man to
misrepresent himself or TO be misrepre-
scented in the informal speeohmaking Of a
college alumni gathering; but to the re-
ported remarks of Justice Brewer Of the
United States supreme court at New
Haven Monday a large significance at
taches. One of the speakers had deplored
the apparent tendency at Washington to
turn control OF large corporations over TO
government commissions, and expressed
the fear that the time might come when
lawyers would find themselves without an
occupation. Following came Judge Brewer,
who assured the preceding speaker that II
would be many years before lawyers are
out OF business, and then said:
ut may be true that New York con-
gresham once asked What is the con-
stitution3 but when the matter Of legis-
lation by commission gets to the courts,
they will be found upholding that consti-
tuition with the same fidelity in which It
has been held since the days of John Mar
shall"
This remark reminds one at once Of the
pending rate bill which confers upon q
government commission power 10 fix rail-
road rates; and Il will be Immediately re-
called that the same justice. in rendering
, the opinion OF the court a rev weeks age
in the Michigan railroad tax cases, inserted
a dictum which the opponents Of the rate
legislation at once seized upon as indicat-
ing that the court might hold the pending
act unconstitutional This caused judge
Brewer to erase from the opinion his obiteI
/ remark.
All OF which sduints toward the posi-
bllity that at least a part Of the court il
/ nrenared 10 hold that congress-, in confer
| ring upon a commission the power TO fl
rates within the vague rule OF business
and reasonableness. IL comforting legisia
| tive function which II may not oOnstitu
| tionaIIy do. Such a judgment as thai
would nullfy pretty effectually any and
all practicable measures OF public rate con
troll short OF public ownership and opera.
/ ton.
We cannot believe that the court or sny
considerable part Of It will ever assert
such a view. True, it has never directly
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
HER BATHING COSTUME.
Chicago Chronicle.

Chicago Chronicle.
Her costume was-well, rather bright,
A cherry color trimmed with white
Some women viewed II with a stare
And wondered how the girl could dare. ,,,i
But the spectators masculine
Pronounced 1t charming" and divine
Or, in the argot of the beach,
Asserted that IT was "a peach"
And others: say! Amt that beaut3
Get on to that swell bathing suit"
jaunty little cap she wore;
The prettiest along the shore.
The sandals on her tiny feet,
They were particularly neat.
And, altogether, I must say
She was ong reggie and oh fay.
1 never saw, must confess,
sweeter, more becoming dress.
You'd never guess what happened, though.
1t sounds improbable, know.
For one would naturally think
She'd stop right at the waters brink.
She didn't seem to care a pin,
However but she splashed right in.
And hang me IL she didn't get
That pretty bathing suit all wet
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
LONG SOUGHT VICTORY.
End of a Twenty-Year Fight for Ma
tiOnaI Pure Food Law.

uOual Pure FOOu Law
Pittsburg Dispatch
The twenty years fight for a national
pure food law has at last borne fruit
The senate and house conferees have
agreed upon bill that seems as
sured Of passage by both houses. Here
tofore when one house passed a bill the
other baked II. but this year the public
agitation over meat inspection directed so
much attention upon this Complementary
bill that the customary failure to pass such
a measure would have caused a storm OF in
dignatlon.
While the bill agreed upon may fall
short of what II might have been It will
be distinct step toward furnishing pro-
lection to the public. It prohibits the sale
Of adulterated or misbranded food, drugs,
medicines or liquors or those containing
poisonous or deleterious substances under
penalty OF 500 fine, a years imprisonment,
OF both, for the first offense, or fine OF
5000 and a years imprisonment for sue
ceeding violations. Such goods are denied
admission to interstate commerce under a
fine OF 500 for the first offense OF $500 or
one years Imprisonment, or both, for each
succeeding offense. Dealers are protected
II they obtain a guaranty from the dis
tributer The Department OF Agriculture
will secure the evidence and notify the
federal district attorneys to proceed against
the offenders in the courts.
With this national law in effect il will
then devolve upon the states to take the
same precautions for the protection OF theiI
citizens from authorizations within theil
borders. But what is required IL not AT
| occasional crusade. but the steady and per
sistent enforcement of tho law all the time
With the federal law afording protection
against interstate offenders and the stat'
looking after its own II should soon b.
possible to put the adulterators out Of bust
/ ness
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
sound Reasons for GIadness.

Would not this be a good time TO wipe
away the tears and put on smiles; TO
banlsh despair and make room for hope:
to empty our hearts of grief that they
may be filled with gladness2
with an era Of prosperity upon us such
as never in all the ages has fallen to the
lot OF humanity, shall we not be the most
thankless among all the generations OF
ingrates II we do not make an honest ef-
fort 10 be in the least degree worthy OF
the blessings that are being poured
upon US?
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Tilden Citizen Crep).
Mr.. Rosewsters prospect for becoming
Nebraska's next United States senator con-
tinues to grow brighter as time rolls by.
Not only is this true in the rural districts
OF the state but also in Omaha, where
the biggest battle of the campaign will
be fought out at the primaries which select
delegates to the state convention. The
Fontanelle club, which is composed OF
Rosewaters incompatibles and disap-
pointed politicians, is straining every nerve
to defeat the purposes of the distinguished
EDITORS adherents and, In so doing, is es-
tablishing for itself a reputation for po.
litical piracy that will live long after the
pending election is settled.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

It would mean a great deal to
Omaha and Douglas county to lose the
United States senatorship. The loss
would be felt in many ways. To retain
the senatorship Douglas county should
see that a solid delegation goes to Lin
coin for it's preferred candidate. II
will not be safe to chance the conven-
ton being manipulated into making
no senatorial nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Hicks-I understand he married cold
million dollars.
because he hasn't been able TO thaw out
any of it.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Mistress-But this isn't the way I am
accustomed to doing things
Bridget-Probably not, mum, but list con-
slider me as wan av thin sociologists tach-
ing yez.-New York sun
why did you pursue such a course IN
my lawyer advised IT as a feasible
well. Of course, to a lawyer all courses
are feasible. "-Philadelphia Press.
"Yaas." suddenly declared Cholly Brane-
liss, I'm going to work. I've made up
'You have2" exclaimed Miss Pepprey.
MY! what a delicate operationF'-Philadei-
phia Catholic Standard.
Mrs Chugwater-Josiah what is this rate
bill the papers are talking aboutf Will IL
make any difference in what We have to
Mr.. Chugwater-It might mako a whole
lot OF difference to us X we were stock
BS SEf IS Explain e25 f6af @ Sou e You'd better
turn to the beauty column and let business
alone.-Chicago Tribune.
HE is an accomplished linguist," said
yes" answered Miss Cayenne He is
one of those people who speak many Ian
suages, but never think anything worth
saying in any of them."-Washington
Star.
The reformed train robber was relat-
ing his adventures to GREATNESS audi
ence. ...
"And what" queried ons, "did you do
when the passengers refused to hold up
their hands?"
He looked pityingly at the ignorant
person,
at passed 'em up" he said, "and waited
fer de mex in,"-New York Tribune
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
would Need No Introduction.

Beatrice Sun und.). I---
II Edward Rosewater was elected to the
senate he would need no introduction TO
those with whom he would be associated
He would not have to stand around for six
years, as Brown would. to get acquainted
He is known and knows. He would drop
right into the bringing about Of measures
that he has advocated for years. while
Brown would be hanging about the commit
tee rooms trying to get appointments foI
some OF his friends or securing the passa 60
OF special pension bills
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
No Retreat on the Boards.

The railroad republican press is beginning
to argue Justify against a convention nomi-
nation for United States senator The an
linus of the argument lies in the fact that
the railroads are afraid that their plans
TO control the state convention will fail and
that candidate not to their liking will be
nominated. They naturally prefer to take
chances on the Legislature. They may as
we'll save their wind. The convention nom
nation is the nearest approach TO senator:
by direct vote that is possible under exist
ing conditions. and the republican party
dare not abandon Il. Retreat will mean de
feat
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
Qualities for Senatorial Timber.

Table Rock Argus, (rep).
Edward Rosewater OF The Omaha Bee,
who represented this country at the In
ternational Postal congress IN Rome, has
arrived home, and his senatorial aspira-
lions will he moved up a notch or two
by reason of his personal direction. Mr..
Rosewater may not possess all the good
qualities we'd like to see in a United states
senator. but he has brains, energy, perse-
verance and bravery. and when these are
coupled with honesty they go a long ways
in making good senatorial timber.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Reports from St. Petersburg would
indicate that Washington correspond
ents who have been periodically re-
organizing the presidents cabinet for
two years have set a bad example
abroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
only a Great Big BLUM.

Plattsmouth journal (uemJ'
The political enemies of Mr.. Rosewater
within his own party ranks are proclaiming
from the housetops that II that gentleman
IL nominated for United states senator the
state will surely go democratic. That is
simply great big blum they are putting up.
They don't believe anything of the kind.
It is only done to boost Buster" Brown
a little further up the senatorial ladder.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Those Italians who are rebuilding a
city on the slopes of vesuvius exhibit
a determination which should FIRE the
soul of San Francisco even though
their judgment may not be approved.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
softsnins Inausnee cd time.

II is reported that the Interstate Com
merce commission win recommend national
ownership OF the anthracite coal deposits.
II isn't four years since the republicans
were dsnouneing David B. Hin AZ a So
cialist or a communist or possibly an an
archist for putting something like that IN
the New York democrats platform.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Don't let the Fontanelles disfran-
chise you with any rotation" ballot
jugglsry. Rebuke the perpetrators OF
the rotation" ballot outrage and vim
dictate your right to vote by going TO
the polls tomorrow and voting for the
elghty-three Rosewater delegates.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
behind The Times.
Philadelphia Press

Mr.. Bryan's declaration that the trusts
OF the country will be busted" is trihe
belated. or else news from this END OF the
world is mighty slow in reaching him.
Trust busting In this neck Of the woods Is
soing ahead 50 rapidly that It Is dimeult
% keep track Of the Victims.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Primary election today in every
voting district in Douglas county. Be
sure to vote for the eighty-three dele
gates to the republican state conven-
ton favorable to Edward Rosewater
for United States senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

II the United States court of appeals
would make itself popular it will ad-
vance the Kansas City rebate cases of
It's own motion. The people will be
pleased. to know just how much of a
railway regulation law the country
possesses
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

The report that Speaker Cannon
fears the result of the election can
only mean that Uncle Joe is afraid
there will not be enough democrats In
the next house TO enliven the proceed
ings.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
preservation for Home Use.
Baltimore American.

Congress has heard lot about pre-
servatives, and many OF them believe that
the pork In the pork barrel contains a
preservative OF their popularity at home
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Fortunately for the Indian Territory
the statehood bill was passed before
the lynching proclivities of the inhabi-
tahts we're made public or the enabling
act might have had another rider.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

The arrogant assumption of the
Fortanelle bosses that they control a
monopoly of Intelligence" is likely TO
be badly punctured when the returns
are tabulated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

The oficial ballot contains duplica-
ton OF names in several places. Be
particularly careful to put your cross
after the right Andersons. Johnsons
and Smiths.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
Rendered EmcIent Service.
Wayne Herald LrepO.

Hon Edward Rosewater. editor of The
Omaha Bee and candidate for United states
senator, has returned from Rome, where
he went as delegate TO represent the
United states at the International Postal
congress. High authorities speak well Of
the efficient service rendered by Mr.. Rose
water Now that he is home he will
doubtless devote personal attention to his
candidacy, which is growing in favor as
time goes on.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
People with Him All ThrouEh.
Leigh World (repD.

Edward Rosewater has returned from
Rome. He will no doubt be well pleased
with the people Of Nebraska for his SEN
atorial advancement. They have done the
right thing in his absence and will con-
tinue to do so all through the fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Now that the sultan of Turkey has
lifted the ban from the Jews opinions
may differ as to the policy of the Rus
sian flag flying from the mosque of
So. omer.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

The Kansas insurance commissioner
declares that companies which do not
pay California losses In full cannot
operate in that state. Such a course
on the part OF other states might be
q greater bsnent to San Francisco
than contributions to the relief fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Vote early. Take all the time
needed TO mark your ballot Just the
way you want 1t, Count the crosses
and make sure you have made eighty
three and no more.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Republicans should remember that
republican success is not usually
achieved by following the leadership
of democrats. The democratic World
Herald is expected to do all it can to
boost father-in-law for republican
favor and son-in-law for democratic
favor. Anything to keep it in the
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

Admiral Rojestvensky admits he was
ready to surrender. which shows that
he was able to recognize the inevitable
something not always possible to
Russian oficers.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
NEBRASKA SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN
OAiy Two Prominent Candidates.
Geneva Signal (repl.

1uhNNe Hithoi NNf'''
Considerable stir is likely to be created
in the state before the question Of the Sc
lection Of a republican candidate for United
States senator Is settled, as Il doubtless
will be- by the republican state conven-
ton when Il meets August p There are
only two prominent candidates. Edward
Rosewater OF The Omaha Bee and Attor-
ney General Norris Brown, and the Signal
Is willing TO concede that one Of these
gentlemen ought to be nominated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03

yet exists. but many Of the sincere
friends OF the purpose of the act were
convinced that II goes in this particular
as far as II was advisable at this time
TO try TO go.