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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
SQUARE DEAL IMPERATIVE.
Necessity for Restraining Corporate
AEgresSiOns.


AggressiOns.
United States Investor.
The application of the propositions call
ing for a square deal to che railway cor
porations of the country 10 emphasized by
the degree in which they affect all inter
ests. The head officer OF the great Rock
Island system has well said that mo other
great industry enters into the warp and
wool OF national, local and individual life
with such intensity" This being so, IL II
imperative that the national and individual
life shall be adequately safeguarded, par
ticularly from aggressions of the kind
which, in the past at least, that great sys-
tenn, as we'll as others, was carrying on.
II would be the sheerest folly to expose
the nations life to these aggressions, not
only because OF the oppression which 1t in
wolves, but also because, II II is permitted
TO continue, It will seriously affect these
admittedly useful and indispensable corpo-
rations. The vicious influences OF the ac-
tions OF a minority Of railway managers
who lack scruples thus menace political
rights on the one hand and vested inter-
ests amounting to billions on the other.
II Is conceded by all right-minded men that
the nation owes the latter protection equal
to that to be accorded 10 the former, and
that protection now involves the curbinE
of those tendencies In the administration
OF the vested interests that are bound to
be destructive to them Even-handed jus
tice 10 all, as nearly as II can be at
tanned will produce the best results for all.
Corporation managers will soon be con-
WINGED that square dealing is ultimately
conducive to more satisfactory returns in
the general income account, II they can
not be brought to this view, and the
owners do not supersede them, the law
must be applied
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
MR.. BRYAN AND INDIVIDUAL1SM

William j. Bryan's presentation of
individualism In his article, individual
ism versus Socialism" in the Century
magazine for April, is an argument in
words for a doctrine contradicted by his
support of various public measures.
While Mr.. Bryan processes a political
creed and tradition which fall distinctly
within the category OF individualism, in
his most notable appearances in practi-
cal politics, he has been as distinctly
identified with the social forces NOV
ing in the opposite direction.
For the purposes of his homily, which
the article is rather than an exact or
scientific sociological discussion, he de-
fines individualism as 'the private
ownership Of the means OF production
and distribution i'm which competition
is possible, leaving to public ownership
those means of production and dis
tribution ina which competition is prac-
tically impossible" and draws the line
between the two schools "at the point
where competition begins to be possible
both schools favOring public ownership
where competition is impossible" The
body of the paper is contrast of i'm
dividualism with socialism, from an
idealist standpoint, to the advantage OF
the former, and Mr.. Bryan forcefully re-
peats some of the familiar suggestions
OF the authoritative writers.
But the article leaves wide open the
whole practical question, because il fails
to deal with the Npoint where competi-
ton begins to he possible" or beyond
which public ownership is practically
/ impossible" That is the very point i'm
controversy so far as the two schools are
practically concerned, and it is Of no
avail for any one to call himself an
| individualist and TO dilate on the
theoretical beauties Of the competitive
principle if he stands with socialists on
political propositions for abolishing com
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
CLEARING THE WAY.
Effective Prosecution OF Trust Con-
spiracies Now Possible.


spirAcies Now Possible.
Springfield (dass.) Republican.
II is undoubtedly a decision OF far-reach-
ing importance which the United States
supreme court renders in the trust cases.
By virtue Of it the inaulsitorial powers OF
federal grand 1uries and courts in the cases
Of corporations engaged in interstate COM
merce are given almost unlimited sweep
Individual officials Of such corporations can
claim immunity from prosecution and pun
ishment on account of testimony concern
ing lawless acts of their own, but not so
the corporation itself; and on demand OF
the proper authorities the corporations
must open their books and submit their
papers. Thus, should it be possible easily
to determine the innocence or guilt Of cor
porations or persons charged with viola
lions Of the federal antitrust act as In
the case OF the beef concerns now under
prosecution
The argument of the majority opinion
OF the court is made clear, in the following
extract
''The individual may stand upon his rights
as a citizen, but the corporation is a crea-
ture of the state. II Is presumed to be
incorporated for the benefit of the public.
It's powers are limited by law. II can make
no contract not authorized by it's charter.
Its rights to act as a corporation are only
preserved to it so long il obeys the la.s
of its creation. There is reserved right
IN the legislature to investigate its con-
tracts and md out whether It has exceeded
it's powers. It would be a strange anomaly
TO hold that a state having chartered a
corporation TO make use Of certain fran
ehises. could not, in the exercises Of It's
sovereignty. inquire how these franchises
had been abused, and demand the produc-
ton OF the corporate books and papers for
that purpose
And state corporations which enter the
field OF interstate commerce under exclu-
sive federal Jurisdiction become as IL they
were creations OF the federal government
instead OF the states.
The field would now seem 10 be cleared
for effective prosecutions OF such con-
spiracies in restraint Of trade as are al
legged against various industrial eOmbina-
tons
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

\ report from Washington to New
York financial paper says that the re-
cent visit of H. II. Rogers to the presi-
dent was for the purpose of enlisting
the sympathies of the chief executive
in a campaign against the criticism now
being passed upon the senate and the
captains Of industry. If this was the
real object OF Mr.. Rogers visit It shows
that even such capable people as he
sometimes waste efforts. Criticism
hurts no good cause, while IL often i'm
proves bad one
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Having admitted that the Standard
Oil company Of New Jersey holds the
stock Of the Republic oil company, the
waters-Pierce Oil company and the
Standard OIL company Of Indiana. the
attorneys for the Standard are probably
anxious to know what the state Of Mis-
souri, is going to do about it; and per-
haps Missouri is a little anxious itself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

An eplstolary duel is ON between GOV
ernor Hoch of Kansas and William
Allen White. who is pushing his GULL
to drive the governor into calling an
extra session of the Legislature TO enact
an anti-pass law and a 2-cent passen-
ger rate law. The gubernatOrial aver
sion to extra sessions OF the Legislature
seems. however. 10 be as well fortified
in Kansas as it is i'm Nebraska. and oil
the railroad bureaucrats want is to he
let alone
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Boer leaders who expect the liberal
party Of Great Britain TO relieve them
from the power Of the Landlords" have
studied English history to little adj
vantage Parties may come and parties
may go. but the colonial policy persists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Perhaps the fact that 1906 is not pres
idential campaign year accounts for the
prospect that so many congressman
throughout the country who got in I'M
opposed last time will have to fight to
get another reelection.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
Rivalry Among weather Prophets.

The United States weather bureau which
has decided to withhold its latest daily
barometric reading from the public be-
cause of the uses to which it is put T.
unofIicial forecasters, Is peculiarly sensi-
tive Can 1t be that the rival prognosti-
Gators have been making a better fin
ished product out of the governments
raw material than the Official weather
sharns2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

All the candidates on the municipal
primary race track are now turning into
the home stretch-that is, all except
those who were distanced at the start,
and the distanced nags constitute a big
proportion OF the total entries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

The latest novelty in the way of a
famine is famine i'm automobile tags.
due to exhausting the supply in Chi
cago. No drouth. however, has been
noted that is able to dry up the gaso-
line odor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Governor George Curry of the island
Of Samar is said to be missing after a
fight with pulajanes. II the New Mexi-
can Rough Rider has his usual luck the
next dispatch will indicate that the pula-
james have gone out of business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

All these mine disasters with their
terrific loss of life should spur on the
scientists who are working at the prob
lem Of storing the suns heat for use
Of mankind without resorting to coal
nj all.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
wisdom of Moving slowly
Pittsburg Despatch,

The senate has rejecJed the estimates
for the fertilization of the Philippines.
Another proof that it has its uses. despite
sweeping and indiscriminate criticism 1t
will be time enough to fortify the Philip
pines when it is definitely determined that
we are going to keep them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

With Mexico competing for business
in inter-Oceanic traffic it would seem
that government control OF the Panama
railroad does not carry with it such
Generalization Of rates as would ruin
rivals.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
why the Mob sIEiddooed.

Delayed reports from Omaha indicate that
the mob which was trying to lynch few
negroes was dispersed when a loud-voiced
citizen secured attention long enough to
shout: Remember. gentlemen, this is not
Springfield, Ohio"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

The report that Italians are making
goods aud palming them OF ON Europe
IS made in the United States may ac-
count somewhat for the American in
vasion" which filed European statesmen
with terror a few months ago. and il
may also explain one Of the planks in a
late democratic platform.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Grandpa" Rockefeller seems to have
scented trap in Attorney General Had
ley's promise Of a truce. All the men
who have to be shown are not from
Missouri
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

II the United States is forced TO take
decided action against the Chinese pi-
rates ordinary residents of the kingdom
may come to a better understanding of
the powers of this nation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

With the New Orleans Picayune dis
covering qualities of real leader in
Mr.. Bryan there can be no doubt of the
truth of the saying that absence makes
the heart grow fonder.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

The demand for an Irish university
would be more hopeful did not all
British parties admit its justice but
question its expediency. Irish Affairs
have always thrived on opposition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
VIII the Donations Save HiIns
Snrinafield Renuhlican.

To run away from a subpoena, as Mr..
Rockefeller has, may be business" but
somehow it does not increase Mr. Rookie
feller.s popularity in the country. He can
not efface the impression thus made-eyen
by founding a dozen hospitals
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

been found among bureaucrats Il is
safe to say that no other experience has
been more exasperating 20 President
Roosevelt or any other earnest man in
public life who really wants things done.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

The general public is less interested
in the statement that the anthracite
mine owners have large reserves of
coal as it is in knowing the price at
which Il will be released.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

In order to prevent subsequent dis
agreements full stenographic reports
should be taken Of Perkins Cummins de-
bates, as some Iowa politicians exhibit
decidedly poor memories.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

The cashier Of Missouri bank,
against whom was charged almost every
crime possible under the state banking
laws, has pleaded guilty to forgery
rather than stand trial AS his employer
10 a former chairman OF the Missouri
democratic committee the ends Of Mis-
souri, Justice are no doubt satisfied and
the records will probably be destroyed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

the pace for college students every
where. The students at Nebraska I'M
lversity, presided over 10y Chancellor
Andrews, who signed the phonetic re-
port, win he expected TO wheel promptly
info line
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Defamation of City Treasurer Hen
nings by his political opponents is the
surest sign that they believe him nearer
than themselves to the coveted goal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

BE it remembered that in this free
American republic, no public office can
be transmitted on the death OF the in
cumbent TO anyone, either by in
heritance or by bequest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
Roth in the same Boat
New York Tribune.

The chief objection to a southern demo-
crat as a candidate for president seems to
be that he could not be elected The same
objection appears to hold true, also as to
a northern democrat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Lincoln newspaper asks whether
all the ineligible" candidates for office
i'm Nebraska this fall are out of the
way. Hardly. A lot Of them who are
eligible i'm law are ineligible in practice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
Indianapolls NewI

A more careful examination OF the records
has evidently convinced the Standard that
it really owns more property than it had
heretofore suspected; or, at least, believed
other people suspected
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
Focusaing Public wrath.

Senator Tillman struck the nail squarely
on the head when he warned congress that
failure to provide adequate railroad reg
uation now will call forth a cyclone Of
passionate public resentment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

II the proposition to settle the wage
scale by districts is adopted the country
may possibly again experience real com
petition among coal mine owners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
Experience as an Eye-Opener.
Washington Post.

After their experience with Judge Parker.
it is quite natural for the leaders of the
democracy to feel that candidate from
the south would be something equally as
good"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
On the Chute.
Somerville Journal

ouHleTNlllt JOuEudis
Many man who gets in on the ground
floor Of new business scheme finds in the
course of a few months that he has been
dropped with a duh thud into the sub-base-
ment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

The organization by "A squad Of Co
lumbia students OF a "FOnetic Spelling
AssOsiashun Of KOlumbia University
to help Andrew Carnegie in his laud-
able enterprise of spelling reform sets
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Witness Rogers memory seems to
have improved even IL his temper is not
so good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

The portrait painter lin despair)-Madsnl
I find Il impossible TO procure colors that
will match your exquisite complexion.
The Sitter without reservel-Well, then
Just draw the outlines today and when i
come next time I'll bring some OF my colors
for you.-Lippincott's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

80 you've been calling on Mr. Gayman's
daughter for over a year. It's wonder
he has never asked you your intentions"
We'll, you see never get to his house
the morning. Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

You are not in. it with me-" said the
Nightingale" with superior air. You
can't touch a high note at ALL"
"No?" replied the Bird of Paradise: why,
even when I'm dead and embalmed on a
bonnet, I'll bet I'll come pretty near touch
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

"You have nothing to fear from that
young fellow as a rival. My sister says the
woman treats him like a dog"
Good heavens, mani Don't you know
poodle of hersT'-Baitimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Dear" said Mrs Spendlots, by way OF
preliminary, would you consider an opal
81 would II I got bill for one and had
to pay IT," replied her husband sternly.
"Ahl I'm so glad i ordered a diamond
ring instead. Catholic Stand
ard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrarily should have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address will be
changed as often - requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

He-when I get there, darling, shall ]
telegraph
she-Why no, dear, IL you get there al
right. I don't think there is any need OF
going TO that expense. Just telegraph II
you don't.-Somervile Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

mo, Mr. Spoonall," the young woman
said, edging away from him, you muslin
try to railroad yourself into my affections"
ITO railroad myself7"
Yes; you seem TO think your arm has
the right-of-way around my waist "-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

Dicky-Blame It all! II ever get out OF
this mess I'll never again believe what the
funny papers say about summer engage
ments.
Jimmy-Whats up, old man?
Dicky-Why, two of the girls / got en-
gagged to last summer have insisted on
Keeping II up all winter!-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-25

c. c. ROSEwATER. Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 18th day of February, 1906.
C5eaD NJ. b. HUNGATB,
Notary Public.
Milford chronicle., 1906-03-16
MILFORD NECK.

Spring is here again, and the farmers
are getting very busy, also their wives;
because the little chicks are making their
appearance.
Miss Lillian Reynolds who has been
spending several weeks with friends in
Milford, has returned home.
Miss Irene sipple, of Frederica, spent
Sunday with her grandmother Mrs,
Sarah Sipple. who is on the sick list.
Miss Emma Harrington has been quite
i'll with measles but is much improved
now.
Miss Mary Stevenson, who has been
spending the past two weeks with her
sister Mrs. Walter Voshell, of Laws, re-
turned home Sunday.
Miss Sadie V. Thompson, who has
been sick with rheumatism is able to be
out.
Miss Sadie Goodwin has returned from
a four weeks visit to friends in Chesa.
peake City, Nd.
Misses Blanche and Mabel MalOney,
entertained few of their friends one
evening last week.
Come young men get your carriages
washed up as the "Good old summer
time" is drawing near, and some of our
young ladies like to see pretty teams.
Last Sunday the pastor at the NJ. E.
Church here, closed his pastorate, for
the conference year. The congregation
was a little behind with the money due
him, but on Sunday more than enough
was raised, and everything squared up.
This coming Sabbath he will preach his
farewell sermon, when a large audience
is expected to be present.
For-get-me-not.
Milford chronicle., 1906-03-16
GREENWOOD.

An irate father, a grieving mother, a
missing young woman and her loving
admirer, all go to make up the materials
of domestic tragedy and q romatic elope-
ment; which is keeping tongues wagging
here. On Thursday afternoon pretty
Miss Maggie Reynolds, the seventeen
years old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
L. Reynolds, who are well known farmers
near Greenwood, left the Greenwood
High School, where she was student;
and, it is claimed that she was seen to
get into a buggy with Ezekiel Wiley.
who lives near Owens Station, and drive
out Of town with him. Rumor says that
Wiley drove to the outskirts Of the town
where he turned the team and Miss Rey-
nolds over to the lover, and that they
drove away and have not since been seen
by Greenwood folks. The lover is Frank
Tucker, who is about thirty years old,
and who has been paying attention to
Miss Reynolds for some tine. 1t has
since been learned that they were married
at the home of Rev. w W. Redman,
super-anuated preacher residing near
The father has been about
as furious as an indignant parent is sup
posed to get in such cases.
Many farmers are spraying peach trees;
this appears to be the only way to save
them from the scale.
The dancing class here is a decided
success, and several are attending just
for the sake of enjoying the dances.
The Rev. Layfeld left for conference
asst Tuesday, and he should feel proud of
The record of the past conference year foI
bis charge. He is expected to return.
Miss Minnie Cordray is in Baltimore
his week.
Plinny Morris, ofSeaford, has been the |
quest of his brother this week.
Ashbel Morris, from Patterson, n. j.,
S home for few days.
Capt. and Mrs. Hunter, of Philadelphia
lave been guest of DR.. Hunter and wife.
Milford chronicle., 1906-03-16
HOUSTON ITEMS.

The pupils of the Postles School, will
have a "box social" in their school build
ing, on the evening of March 22nd; but
should that date be stormy, it will be
postponed until next night following.
Our preacher has gone to conference
with financial Obligations of the church
all discharged in full, and the stewards
are thankful to the glvers for their liber
atty.
Shipping sweet potatoes is near an end
for this spring, and shippers all agree
that potatoes have kept very badly. One
shipper got only one carload from a house
where they usually ship two cars; which
shows the loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Yinyard are re-
covering from a serious illness.
Florence Manlove left for South Caro-
lima last Wednesday, where she will ac-
cept a position.
Mae Councilman returned to Phila.
after passing several week with friends.
Miss Macklin, from Postles District,
has been visiting Ella Galloway.
The Junior baseball team defeated the
Harrington boys, on Saturday last, by
score of 15 A.
Elizabeth Johnson's class entertain
ment netted IS. A large crowd was
present to hear the new piano. The
singing OF Jack Pfalzgraf was charming
feature of the evening; for one so young,
it is remarkable.
Hammond Coverdale is ill.
Roy Pusey and Watson Belts were
home this week.
Theo. Thistlewood and J. c. Wharton
haye been in Phila. this week.
Radishes grown by Mr. Pfalzgfaf have
been served on Houston tables several
days ago.
Contractors Manlove and Pusey, are
completing a new dwelling, on the land
owned by Short & Hall, on part of the
Counselman tract
There will be a temperance meeting in
Wharton's Hall, next Thursday evening,
March 22nd, all are invited to attend.
The w. G L. u. will hold a business
meeting at Mrs. J. C. Wharton's, Thurs
day evening, March END, beginning at
Z o'clock sharp. All members are re-
quested to bring dues.