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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
WHITE PINE FORESTS STRIPPED.
waning Days Of the Lumber Business
In Minnesota.
Sd. Paul PIoneer Press.


The ultimate fate of the entire lumber
manufacturing business of Minneapolis is
foreshadowed in the practical extinction of
the shingle industry. The total cut OF
shingles i'm Minneapolis mills during the
year just ended according TO the CONNER
cal West, was less than seven carloads
less than forty-sixth part of the output
ten years ago. The competition OF red &C.
dar shingles from the Pacific coast and the
high price OF pine stock-eyen the lowest
grades of which can now be used more
proftaby otherwise than in making shin
gles-accounts for the disappearance of the
local manufacture. Practically the same
conditions prevail at other minnesota
points The lumber output of Minneapolis
does not yet show the same reduction, as
the mills cut about fOuT-ffths as much as
they did ten years ago. But the evil pol
icy which most OF the lumbermen continue
TO follow Of utterly destroying the forests
as their operations progress is absolutely
certain TO leave the mills without logs to
cut I'm very short time Then Minnesota
will be face to face with conditions which
will emphasize the value of the teachings,
which her lawmakers and the majority OF
her people have affected TO despse, regard
ing the necessity Of permanent forests to
the prosperity OF the state. How are the
vacant areas Of the state to be tllled with
population if lumber is not to be mad for
houses and barns except at cost ne great
or greater than IL brings in Europe-the
whole supply coming from far-dstant re-
glons?
Not only these areas, but the thlckly
populated Tegions-which need more lumber
than the new ones-wlll feel the enormous
burden OF cost resulting from present
waste. Ample spaces devoted to forestry
are as essential to civilization as like areas
devoted 10 grain; and in the long run, con-
sidering the low quality Of the land neces-
sary for forests, they can be made as prof
table. Legislation looking to the parpetuA-
ton Of existing forests. by limiting the cut
10 a percentage Of mature trees and pro-
yldng for the Yeforesting OF cut-Over areas
under state supervision, may, IL adopted in
time, avert a lumber shortage which Will
heavily tax every Industrial and commercial
interest in the statA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

II j. stated that the senate committee
on iuteroceanic canals has decided TO
make thorough investigation 81 al
matters relating 10 the Panama canal
and railroad. aud that one Of the matters
considered will b. that ~ salaries This
j. question which has been good deal
talked Of since the meeting 81 congress
aud there has been shown pretty gen
eral opinion that salaries are for the
most part too high. Referring 10 this
feeling in his letter. President ROose-
welt said that any attempt to cut down
salaries OF the officials OF the isthmian
canal or Of thelg suJOrdinntes would be
ruinOus from the standpoint of accom-
plishing the work effectively" He urged
that men fit for the work will not under
tpke IL unless they are well paid He
further pointed out that the work H. in
finitely more difficult than any private
work both because Of the peculiar con
dition Of the tropical land In which It
Is laid and because II is impossible TO
free those engaged ia the work from the
peculiar limitations inseparably con
nected with government employment.
These are considerations which Oh
viously merit careful consideration The
very best ability available must I've had
for the canal work and It must be lib
eIally remunerated. II may be that the
salaries Of some of the employees are ex-
cosSive, but in the main they are rea-
sonable. So far as the proposed investi-
Cation by the senate committee IL con
ctined. there will he no question as 10
it's desirability. Indeed II has been in
vited 10y the president II there is any
thing to be learned through congress
sional investigation the country should
bc given the Information.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Personal NOTES.

Senator McLAurin has been calling Gov
ernOr Nardaman Names but of course, n
they are adequate. no paper can specify
them.
James X Polk great great -gra ndson
Of the president is one of the champion
whist team Of Washington. His partner is
Francis Nye, the assistant district as
SCISSOR
A retired capitalist of Kansas City is
decorating his own coffin by burning de-
signs upon it. When a man takes up
typography il is time for him to prepare
for death
Mr.. Longworth is said to be engaged in
filling his eighth scrap book with clippings
about his engagement to Miss Roosevelt
The clipping are from publications OF all
corners OF the earth.
DR.. Osler SAYS he considers Joseph
Chamberlain one OF the most, II not the
most, brilliant Engishman. II Is won
dered how he reconciles his over-forty
theory with Mr.. Chamberlain. who did all
his memorable deeds I'm politics after he
So and is now a leader at 20.
A f. johnson Of New York. VINO has
been created knight OF the Royal order
of the Dannebrog by the king of Den
papers in the United States-the Nordst-
jernan OF Philadelphia and the Hemlandet
Of Chicago. He also enjoys the distinction
of being a knight Of the Swedish order
OF Wasa
Lewis Nixon, the naval contractor, tells
Of a recent interview with the czar: Il
had a private audience with his majesty
three weeks ago. He stood erect as sol
der while he talked for half an hour
He is i'm perfect physical condition. There
IS not gray hair in his head. The gen
eral impression he gave me was one of
confidence"
The National museum has been presented
by George w. Ellis, the charge daffaires
of the American legation at Monrovis,
with monogram of 5000 words. covering
the habits and customs of the Val-speak-
ing negroes of West Africa. and a collec-
ton of their work. The Vai-speaking
tribe is said to be exceptionally Intelligent
and has evolved native alphabet
Travellers are likely to look upon the
secretary OF agriculture as a blessed bene-
factor when they realize what he has
done for their comfort. Mr.. Wilson has
introduced the tea tablets. Several hun
dred small boxes OF the tablets were sent
by him to friends in lieu OF Christmas
cards. The tablet is about the size OF
pea When boiling water Is poured on It
the product is a cup of fragrant tea. \
traveller can carry enough tea for a long
Journey in box smaller than a stamp
bON
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
No Secrets
ToHde

We have nothing to conceal; no secrets
to hide We publish the formulas
of all our medicines You will
find these in Ayers Almanac for
1906; or write us and we will send
them to you. Then show the formulas
to your doctor, and ask him what
he thinks of them. If he says they
are good medicines, then use them.
If he has anything better, then use
his. Get we'll as soon as you can,
that's the point is c Ayf Mas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

rated as the most potential cabalis'ic
number. This Is manifestly why SIR
Charles Dixie compressed his election
manifesto In these seven words II
solicit a renewal Of your trust Read
Ing between the lines, the true inward
ncss of this brief pronmciamento is
that the district represented by Sir
Charles Dixie il overwhelmingly in his
favor and he reads his title clear.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Canada Inviting the Packers.
Chicago Chronicle

1t has come to light that while the United
States authorities have been making trouble
for the packers of Chicago and the west
British and Canadian officials have been
Offering them Inducements to move their
establishments to Canada and other British
territory. As one inducement, these officials
intimate that the packers will not he
treated as criminals and public enemies on
British soil. For various reasons our pack
ers are not very likely to leave us, but,
none the less. the powers that be may find
it best in the long run to apply the laws
first to those for whom they were more
especially intended and desist from their
hot chase after less fragrant offenders who
have the misfortune TO be western
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Distinction without a Difference.
New York Tribune.

Years ago Bosnia and Herzegovina got
into pretty nearly as bad a state as
Santo Domingo, and Austria Hungary in
tervened and brought order out OF chaos,
TO the admiration of the world. A like
work was done in Crete, and now 1t is being
done again In Macedonia. The United
States has been doing similar work in
SantO Domingo, at only a 1.-THE Of the cost
and responsibility. We are curious to know
why what IL superb benefcence in Europe
II meddesOme wickedness In America; es-
pecially since this country was founded
upon the principle that it can do anything
that any country may Of right do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

The traffic managers ~ the western
trunk lines announce that hereafter al
competition Tor packing house products
a. between the gulf ports and eastern
port will be disregarded and the lines
will adhere To tariff rates exclusively.
This announcement may he taken al
valorem. on the same basis as the anti
pass compact. which went into effect on
Jenuary ! aud went out 81 effect lar
uary .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
SMILING REMARKS.

Miss wellon--The impudent thing told
me to my face that ] was getting old and
wrinkled,
Miss Tartun-I wouldn't mind IT, she
didn't say IT to your real face. you know.
She couldn't sec that-Cleveland Leader.
Leonidas was holding the pass OF Their
Il understand we'll enough. however, he
said. grimly. that it will be no good after
YET with the courage OF true Spartan
offlceholder he died rather than surrender
t-Chicago Tribune
Hes splendid young man" said the
young girl. and so wealthy and sporty
ne don't say grunted her hard
Yes and he offered to take me out next
SUNDAY. behind his $4,000 team Of bays"
HIM! IL he wuz my son Id take him
out behind my slo.75 woodshed. '-Philadel-
phia Press.
Mrs. OBrien-Phwat medicine did Mike
find the best?
Mrs. Rilcy-Divil know OF know He
TOOK so much Av IT he was sick for tin
days after he got well.-Boston Transcript
.Tom--Whats that? A two-dollar bin,
brolc.
,,; Jaek Nv, want you to understand
row money.-Somervile Journal.
Yes. his wife rules the house with more
than autoCratiC powers.
And what sort OF position does he oc-
cupy in the family?"
oh. l fancy he's something like a state
commissioner OF insurance. don't you
know.'-ClevelHnd Plain Dealer.
What step should he taken to make the
standard of business ethics higher"
well, we might try making the poor
houses more comfortable. "-Cleveland
Leader
Brave youth exclaimed the father Of
the girl who had been rescued from a
watery grave, how can | repay you? How
can ] show my gratitude"
on, If YOU only will please lot me OF,
replied the young man.
Let you of? How do YOU Inean?"
Don't insist upon the usual oonse-
quences; I'm enRa ged to another GIRL
Philadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

While Omaha taxpayers are justly in
dignant over the refusal OF railroads to
bear their share Of the burden OF taxes,
there are still other tax STRIKERS equally
reprchensible. For example, cemeteries
whicl. yield large revenues every year.
and buildings occupied as commercial
colleges that are conducted entirely for
the money there Is in il.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Next to the New York Central, the Penn
sylvania railroad has probably suffered a
greater loss OF income through Its pass
bureau than any other railroad The po-
lltical demands upon 1t were two-foid.
They came from both state and national
sources. The value OF free transportation
issued annually by the Pennsylvania un-
der the old regime at Washington would
make an astonishing total.
The value OF the transportation hitherto
given away Is. OF course, greater than the
increase OF income which will be enjoyed
by the roads abolishing the pass, for with
out passes people will travel less. But
''deadheads" must do minimum amount
OF travelling, even without passes. The per
centage Of travel entirely lost will doubt
less be small.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Waste of wealth by Fire.
Springfield Republican

Fire losses IN the United States and
Canada for 1906 aggregate Sl75,I57,G1o, ac-
cording to the New York Journal 81 Com
merces compilation. This is small com
pared with the 1904 losses OF over S252. 900,
ono, but that was the year OF the Balti-
more conhsgation- But 1t IL the largest
fire. destruction figure recorded Of any
year. with that exception, back 10 the
time OF the Chicago and Boston conhagra-
lions in 1871 and 1872. The nation. with
all its improvements in construction and
fire-fghtng appliances is mot making sat
isfactory progress in checking this enor-
nous waste OF accumulated wealth through
carelessness and criminality.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

With the retiring president Of a life
insurance company volunteering the in
formation that member Of congress
from Pennsylvania was on the payroll
1t is easier 10 understand why former
officers of other concerns were pen
stoned. They never talked out of
school
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Now that Ed p Smith has con
descended to take the people into his
confidence as to what would happen 80
| were mayor" why not let all the can
didatcs. democrats" republicans, a"
independents" and what is its" join IL,
symposium and let the people Of
Omaha know what they would do DO
fore taking and what they would not do
after taking. Promises are cheap.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Greene and GaynOr are now Oh trial.
hut since their Indictment 50 many
other charges Of conspiracy against the
government have been tried ls to make
this case extraordinary only because OF
the success of the defendants in keeping
out Of the jurisdiction Of the court for
so long.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Cleveland and His Job.

With every possible respect for Grover
Cleveland one must feel that he Is rather
letting himself be used, than using him
self, in these insurance matters. After his
great honors. he accepts places OF promn-
ence which have no power, and serves not
the people, but private interests Why does
he care to be kept I'm the glare OF publicity,
when it only shows him unimportant In the
game OF the insurance magnates? 1t is a
deplorable position.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

On'aha's heavy shippers have pet!,
tened congress against the parcels post
as II they expected that hogsheads Of
sugar, casks of crockery, boxes OF
heavy hardware, threshing machines
and harvesters would be transmitted
through the mails.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

William Jennings Bryan's underst'Idy
predicts terrible political earthquake
In 1903. lie has predicted so many
things before that did not happen. For
example the earthquakes OF 1900 and
1904.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Nov that the selection OF the next
United States district attorney is to he
made from the territory north OF the
Platte river the congressional de'ega-
ton should have no difficulty in finding
the right man for the place without
wasting too much time In conferences
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

IL Is announced this morning that the
senate committee Oh interoceanic canals
II TO Investigate every phase OF the
canal situation. As the president has
asked for this very thing the committee
should have easy work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

ter' Tho principles II Andrew Jack son
ar ID, principles % true democracy and
the more these principles are applied the
better government will be" Inasmuch
a. the keynote of Jack-onian principles
was To III" victor belongs the spoils.
th" Jacksoniaus II Omaha unanimously
-ltu amen
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

II Is up to- Judge Calhoun Ia show
the real merits OF the contest between
the Asphalt trust" and Venezuela. Per
haps before the matter Is ended both
sides TO the controversy may wish they
had settled their troubles without out
side Interference
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

The governor Of Rhode Island sees
nothing in the New York Investigation
to occasion amendment Of life insurance
regulations by that state. Little
Rhody' must have the best insurance
laws In the union, or the governor de-
sires il TO ":tcr the lists against New
Jersey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

That United States senator who de-
clares that the president has too mnch
power probably bases his conclusion
upon the fact that the scnnt. has so
far been unable to direct the course OF
the big stick"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
For the Good of the Service.

lillSDuTB Dispatch
The conviction and sentence upon that
army lieutenant who ordered n sergeant to
move away from him in a theater is en-
phasized in vigorous language by General
Grant. When such snobbishness is likely to
lead to the reduction OF twelve numbers in
line of promotion it IL not probable that it
will spread to any extent in the American
army.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Shades OF the county democracy. The
Jacksonians have made candidate
ner mayor without consulting any other
power la the city and not only that, but
m"ke n platform upon which he must
run
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

The financial experts who are search
Ing for an elastic currency that viii!
prevent panics should join the doctors
who are trying TO discover remedy
that will make the blood circulate regu-
larry through the entire body at all
times as a sure preventive for npopleYy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

The trouble with the Standard OIL
company In that It could not deport its
former employees and all OF its officials
have not developed the ability 10 forget
10 the point reached by Mr.. Rogers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Attorney General Hadley is too busy
Investigating alleged combinations in re.
strnint of trade TO make himself a popu-
lar hero. hut ii is well for the public to
remember that the republicans of Mis-.
souri, made il possible for him to do the
work
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Southern voters taking advantage OF
the grandfather clause" in election
laws understand fully what is meant by
speakers who declare that the deruo-
cratic party II the foe OF privilege.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Having fixed on democratic candi-
date who has announced his personal
platform. the Jacksonian club may lie
forced 10 permit the rank and Tile to
rAtlfy the selection.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

The democratic governor OF Ohio
inaugurated his reign in glass house
He VIII have to be careful how be
throws rocks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

The Standard OH companys lawyers are
resorting to technicalites for the purpose
OF showing that the trust does not prac-
tice unfair business methods. The tech
nicality is always the last hope of the
guilty
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
WHEN OFT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porsriiy should have The Bee
mailed to them. II IL better than
n daily letter from home. Al
dress viii be changed ns often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

There was great deal said abou.
gas at the JacksOnian jamboree. but
not word about electric lights. This
was suggestive.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

From the way ii. IL. Rogers dodged
that fashlight he must have thought ii
an X-ray produced TO photograph his
mind
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

After the music OF the Irdiun Las
been preserved the government may he
gin active efforts TO preserve his cash.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
Extraneous Matter Cut oct.
Chicago News.

senate committee has reported the con-
sular reform bill. having made no changes
except TO eliminate nearly the features pro-
viding for reform.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Accompanying his regrets for inability
To participate in the Jacksonian ban
qucs, Governor Folk declared in his let
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10
sTATEMENT OBJ CALCULATIONS.

State Of Nebraska. Douglas County, IS
g. G. RosewateT, secretary Of The Bee
Publishing company being ~uly sworn,
says that the actual number nf full ana
complete copies Of The Daily. Morning.
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month Of December. 1916. was as foi-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

The growth of the pass evil itself led
eventually to abuses which may be de-
scrlbed as a form OF graft upon graft. For
instance: Lobbyists at the various state
capitals. serving many interests besides
those of the railroad corporations. have
been known to make vast demands upon
the railroads for free transportation and
then use the passes Unfortunately, both
to promote the interests of the railroads
and other interests which the railroads
knew nothing whatever about A story is
being told OF we'll known lobbyist at
Albany who undertook to accomplish a
certain thing for $4,000 OF this $4,000
he actually spent only 5000. Instead
OF money he used passes to keep
his people lin line" and the railroad that
furnished the passes had no interest what
ever in that particular piece OF Legislation.
The lobbyists requests for passes were
honored without question, the railroad sup
posing that it was getting something in
return. whereas. i'm fact. its free transpor-
tation was being used to promote other
peoples interests. the lobbyist pocketing
the money which in lieu of the passes, he
doubtless would have been compelled TO
spend
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Assuming that the value of the trans
portation would average $ for each pass
"a moderate estmate), the company would
lose 81 ,OOOO 900 a year on 10000 passes Men
who know good deal about II estimate
the loss a good deal higher. They put the
value OF transportation given with each
pass nearer $40 than s.. At $40 the loss on
10000 passes would be 2,0OoooO, and on
10000 passes. which is the number of the
highest estimate, 1t would be 100000 an
nually. This does not include the annual
passes, OF which the New York Central
has had several thousand constantly out
standing. It has taken one executive and
two assistants TO conduct the business OF
the New York Centrars pass bureau. Three
men with nothing to do but issue free
transportation II may be supposed that
they could issue a good deal in the course
of year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

&. q. RUBEN Al bhg
Secretary.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn "
before inc this 3lst DAY OF December, 1900
(HeaU NJ. y. HUkGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-10

Just how the members Of the Pennsyl-
vanla Legislature managed TO pay their
way to Harrisburg, or whether they did
pay, is not known. Exchanges in that
locality failed to feature this interesting
phase OF Pennsylvania reform 1t Is prob
able, however, they put up the coin If they
Travelled on railroad trains. because the
Pennsylvania company slashed the pass
business at the roots as ruthlessly as 1t up
rooted Western Union telegraph poles few
years ago. The fact is noted that the son Of
President Cassstt the other day put UP the
coin when desiring a ride and President
Cassstt himself goes to the wicket. with
the wherewith on the principle that he who
breaches railroad reform, should back 1t
with his money. The only exceptions noted
are members Of the Philadelphia city council
to whom the Pennsylvania & Reading road
extended the period OF grace TO the first Of
April.