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Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
THE GRAB FOR GOLD.

The extraordinary increase of the
production of gold is fully matched
by the extraordinary strain of demand
for gold for money use. There is to-
day no great financial center in the
world which is not either anxiously
holding on to its gold stores or keenly
competing for that of others or is re-
strained only by the injury to itself
which would result from too great
success in such competition.
With the cumulative effect of a
series of years, in which the worlds
annual gold output has bounded up
ward, we thus still find the gold re-
serve proportion actually generally
credit built upon it. In all the COM
merical and industrial nations financial
concern is now notably turning to the
question how the gold reserve Is to
be strengthened, and even in Great
Britain alarmist views are being more
and more expressed. Heretofore a
dearth of gold at one important credit
and exchange center could ordinarily
be relieved surely and in no long time
from the surplus of others.
1t is a plausible theory that the
very increase in the yellow metal sup
ply has universally stimulated enter
prise and demand for it as a credit
basis, and that the certainty of its con-
tinued production on an increased
scale in the future has resulted in
eagerly competitive discount beyond
reason. But while the supposition
may offer a plausible explanation of
the present situation, it in no wise re-
lieves the strain nor points a prac-
teal way to escape in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
a Toast al IauRhter.
Life.

Here's to laughter, the sunshine OF the
soul, the happiness Of the heart, the leaven
of youth, the privilege OF purity, the echo
Of innocence, the treasure Of the humble,
the wealth Of the poor, the bead of the cup
of pleasure; it dlspels detection, banishes
blues and mangles melancholy; for it's the
foe Of woe, the destroyer of depression,
the enemy Of grief; it is what kings envy
the peasants plutocrats envy the poor, the
guilty envy the innocent; It's the sheen on
the silver OF smiles, the ripple on the
waters delight the CLINT of the gold of
gladness; without it humor would be dumb,
wit would wither dimples would disappear
and smiles would shrive1, for it's the glow
of a clean conscience, the voice of a pure
soul. the birth cry. Of mirth, the swan song
Of sadness
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
GREAT Loss TO RELIGION.
Death TbIns the Ranks of Eminent
Churchmen.
RnsIon Transcrlpt.

Boston Transcript.
The death OF Bishop McCabe Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, following 20
soon after the deaths OF Bishop Tigert OF
the Methodist church, South, and Bishops
Nicholson and Seymour Of the Protestant
Episcopal church. indicates something OF
the strain that modern ecclesiastical and
social conditions put upon episcopal over
seers whether their fields OF official service
are diocesan or national. The death OF
Bishop Joyce the serious illness OF Bishop
Fowler and now the death OF Bishop Nc
Cabe creates a serious situation for the
Methodist Episcopal church during the
major part OF the quadrennlum which
must intervene before the general confer
ence can add to the episcopal board. 1t
will throw an exceptional load on the
bishops who are still in the harness, since
the territory they have to cover is large,
with the number Of conferences increasing
yearly, and most Of them are elderly men.
Had the last general conference substan-
TALLY increased the number of bishops. or
had II permitted the employment Of bishops
who had retired. there would have been no
such burden cast upon the present board by
the course OF events.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
FoR FuruRE EEFEcr.

The verdict of guilty and the Sc
we're sentence imposed by the court
martial on the officers of the Russian
squadron signally defeated in the great
naval battle of the Sea of Japan. which
proved decisive In the war between
Russia and Japan should be under
stood as for future eject. The charge
against the admiral and his associates
is based on his surrender of his ships
without hghting to the end. OF course
the time and need to surrender In bat
tie IL a question of discretion to be de-
eided by the commander OF any hghting
force, but a eowardly surrender with
out SUFFICIENT justification has always
been regarded as bordering on trail
torous conduct and calling for severe
punishment. Whether the Russian
surrender TO the japanese was impera-
tive or not, It devolves upon the Rus
sian government from motives OF self
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

preservation to make an example of
the officers, even though tempered with
mercy, in order to stiffen up the cour-
age Of the men still in it's army and
navy and to prevent similar surrenders
on like pretexts in other emergencies
yet to come. In military and naval
discipline summary action must fire.
quently be taken, which would appear
arbitrary If not unjust in civil life.
That is involved in the very essence
of war; and is the foundation of mar
tial law as distinguished from the ad-
ministration of justice through or
binary tribunals.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
ooNeREsSMEN AND FREE TRzNsPoR-

C0NGRESSMEN AND FREE TRzNSPOR-
TON.
1t is asserted that the provision of
the new rate law inhibiting free trans
portation in interstate travel is being
strictly observed, particularly with
reference to the families, friends and
dependents of congressman and gov
eminent employees. Observers at
Washington agree that never before
have so many national legislators come
to the capital unaccompanled by their
families, The breaking up of the
habit of bringing them there at the
opening of the session and then all
returning home for the holidays and
coming back for the remainder of the
session is a fact too significant of
one effect of the law to be overlooked.
The result will certainly tend to re-
lieve the national legislature from a
suspicion of undue corporation influ-
ence which was seriously impairing
public confidence. The extent of the
abuse can be more clearly appreciated
now that the effects OF the remedy are
visible, And 1t should be an object les
son for the numerous state legislatures
which are about to convene and of
which most OF the members besides
are under pledges, express or implied,
to apply in state Jurisdiction the rule
of the national law.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
UNsUNG.


Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
As sweet as the breath that goes
From the lips OF the white rose,
AS weird as the elfin lights
That glimmer OF frosty nights,
AS wild as the winds that tear
The curled red leaf IN the air,
Is the song have never sung.
In slumber, a hundred times
I've said the enchanted rhymes.
But ere open my eyes
This ghost OF a poem flies;
OF the inteTfiuent strains
Not even a note remains.
] know by my pulses beat
II was something wild and sweet,
And my heart Is strangely stirred
BY an aforementioned word.
/ strive, but I strive In vain.
To recall the lost refrain.
On some miraculous day
Perhaps II will come and stayt
In some unimagined spring
] may md my voice, and sing
The song / have never sung.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
LINES TO A LAUGH.

Say" asked the FIRST messenger boy
got any novels ter swap .''
81 got Snake Foot Dah's Revenge" re-
piled the other.
is it a long story?"
Nav! Ye kin finish it easy in two
messages. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
valet-Do you think masters illness will
prove fatal? e throws everything in the
| Doctor-No, Jorkins Those are not death
throes.-Harper's Weekly.
Miss Wlse-He's professor of classics out
at the university.
Miss Dumley.Yes and he's vegetarian.
so Mr.. Kidder tells me.
Miss Wise-Did he really tell you that?
Miss Dumley-Well he said he simply
lives on Greek roots.-Philadelphia Press
who is that strikingly handsome young
woman?' asked the slightly deaf person.
She's a widow"
putting his hand to his ear)-Hey3
Same thing. ass."-Chicago Tribune.
Moonlight Mike-so yer took everything
de blOke had? Hat, coat, vest, pants,
shoes, underclothes and eyeglasses7 Did
Big Bill Holdup-Not much; only when
asked m me where here / ever learned to practices
law!-Silver Idaho Messenger.
Why does that man insist that It il bet
ter 70 go into business than to adopt =
political career?"
i suppose answered senator bOTknuIul
ITS because director I'm a company has
less hesitation than a member OF congress
about raising his own salary. '-Washington
Star.
Rivers-What do you suppose becomes
of all the fountain pens7
Brooks-They are consigned, eventually,
to the bottomless pit."-ChicagO Tribune
Bess-Yes, the engagements OF. He told
her she ought to give up novels and read
something more substantially something
that would improve her.
Ben-Well?
Bess-Gracious, don't you sect The idea
OF a man intimating 10 his hancee that she
could be improved in any way.-Philadel-
phia Press
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
JAPANESE MODERATION.
An Exhibition of Common Sense and
Self Control.

Self Control.
&c.. Cleveland Header.
Japan is giving an exhibition of level
headedness and moderation which this
country can ponder over with profit to IT.
self The island empire has made no threats
and INDUCED in no buster. The first mani
festations of resentment among its people
were soon suppressed. 1t realizes the fact
that the government at Washington is do
ing its utmost to correct the error com
mitted by San Francisco, and the rulers of
Japan are content.
Not only this, Japan has, without solicita-
ton, removed a probable cause of trouble
for the United States IN the near future, at
the sacrifice of a certain, amount of national
pride. A squadron. OF its warships was to
have stopped at San FRANCISCO, early in the
coming year, during tthe course OF q, train
ing cruise. The route of the vessels has
been changed 50 thatit will not include this
country
Were the warships to visit San Francisco
there Is little doubt that the men on them
would be insulted by the rowdy element of
the city and an attempt might foolishly be
made to infiict violence upon them. For the
latter contingency they would, without
question, be fully prepared, and what Jap
anese preparedness means the world knows
full well. Then the United States would
have to make ample reparation and punish
the offenders.
Now what would be the temper of the
American people II some Of their number
were thrown out Of educational Institu-
lions in Tokyo and others mobbed on the
streets and their houses bombarded with
stones? To put 1t mildly the eagle would
scream. II a squadron of warships was on
tee 10 ya ~ ia .
Not unless the president had the courage
to disregard popular clamor
And Japan is not afraid. either. It did
not hesitate to fight Russia, with its i'm
mense trained army and two of the best
military sfrnn rhnIda In the world cInsa h,,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

In the Tennessee sheriff's case the
supreme court OF the United States
has laid down rule for contempt
proceedings calculated to bring Joy
to the hearts of the INDUCTION
lawyers"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
Tied at the Post.

The president went Poultney Bigelow one
better In his account of his trip TO Pan
ama-two days better, so far as the length
of his stay was concerned, and several
thousand words better 50 far as the length
Of his report was concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

With the supreme court Of Illinois
declaring that contracts for future de-
livery of grain cannot be enforced in
court, speculation has again been
placed on the basis Of honor"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

The state of Nebraska has gotten
along nicely with one federal district
court ever since it was admitted into
the union and the litigation has not
yet reached the point where two courts
and two retinues OF court officers are
needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
Too Much Of a Good Thing.

Latest estimates OF John ID. RockefeIler's
income place II at S6O.O0OOoO a year. or
$50 a second. Think OF the fate that
would overtake him II by some strange
chance It came 20 pass that his income
were IN the form OF silver dollars which
were thrown al his. feet as fast as he
was entitled to them and that his only
means OF getting rid Of them was by taking
them up one at time and tossing them as
Tar as be could
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

The lobby is said to be getting ready
to do business at the old stand at Lin
coin as soon as the legislature opens
up. Il may devolve upon the legisla-
ture TO do little business calculated
TO put the paid lobby out of business.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

1t is announced from Des Moines
that Colonel Bryan will soon deliver
there for the first time a new lecture
which he has already arranged to re-
peat next summer at eighty-six Chau-
tauqua engagements. If, as is cur
rently reported, Mr.. Bryan receives a
minimum, or even an average, of $500
for each lecture to which an admis-
sion fee is charged, his income for the
coming year is already assured. In
this connection it is only fair to give
simultaneous publicity to the state
ment made in the last number of Mr..
Bryan's Commoner to the effect that
he exacts no compensation whatever
for political speeches and that his
campaign work is a source of expense
to him rather than a source of profit;
for HIS travelling expenses amount to
considerable for each campaign and
his income from lectures is cut on
while he is at work in the campaign"
We rejoice to see prosperity smile
upon any of our fellow citizens, and
surely If the ChautauQua business
holds out at this rate Mr.. Bryan's
hope will be gratihed Ito make
enough from his lectures and writings
during part of the year to enable
him to devote the rest of his time to
gratuitous service"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

It is worth noting also that the ex-
press companies are not losing any
money these days, and have good rea-
son to oppose any change by which
either the railroads or the postofice
would poach on their fields.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

The judges OF the district court
should net forget to grade the salaries
OF the county attorneys deputies when
they come 10 hx their compensation
for the oOmiRg year There is no rea-
son why the taxpayers should reward
all these deputies alike when some OF
them do twice the work Of others and
aEs worth twice the money.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

The letter carriers who deliver the
Christmas gifts that come through
Uncle Sans mails do not have to be
told that the country is experiencing
an unprecedented era Of prosperity.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

James Bryce Is to be given prelim-
mary test as peace envoy at The
Hague before being sent as ambassa-
dor TO the United States. No doubt
a delicate compliment TO the peaceful
desires OF the president.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

The Water board declares its pur-
pose to pursue the even tenor Of its
way. in the meanwhile the water com
pany is also pursuing the even tenor
of it's way. The people who pay both
the lawyers fees and the water bills
are the ones who have rocky road to
travel.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Sir Horace Plunkett's remarks re-
garding Irish farmers seems to prove
that in the matter of cooperation they
are ahead of the Americans. Perhaps
the inducement was stronger
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Some corrobOration is at hand for
The Bees guess that the payment by
the Burlington of it's city taxes in Lin
coin without protest for the first time
in several years may be due to the fact
that the amount in dispute is less than
the $4,000 needed to take 1t into the
federal courts. The Union Pacific,
which threatens to protest its city
taxes in Lincoln, seems alone to have
enough at stake to make the differ
ence more than $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Perhaps the best solution of the
Moroccan situation wiuld be to let
Raisuii annihilate the sultan and then
hang him for regicide.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Since the editor of the World-Herald
visited London and sat in the specta-
tors gallery of the House of Lords he
has become such an enthusiastic adj
mirer of everything British that he
wants our court judges 10 model them
selves upon the British judges, OF
course, this is a bid for Irish support.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

And now we are sagely told that
many holdups occur that are not re-
ported to the police. Quite possible.
Many holdups are also reported to the
police that never occur.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
Happy In the Uaufruct.
Waabippfop rEerold

While Mr.. Root was talking about those
states which maintain vicious laws de-
signedly enacted for thespurpose OF foster
ing trusts and oppressive monopolies, New
Jersey tried to look Just as unconcerned
as possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Now that the right of a railroad to
confiscate coal consigned to points on
its lines is to be tested in court, the
value of the product without power to
move 1t may be ascertained.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Naturally tho convicted land fraud
men will appeal their cases. While
they have money to pay the lawyers
they may have hope.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
The Hook Uaioosed.
Phnadelphia Press.

As long as the Legislature had free
passes the railroad corporations could drive
over or around or under or through the
constitution without getting caught at 1t.
There are no passes now, and things are
going to be different ..... ...-.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
An open Question,

The committee in charge OF the Hudson
Fulton celebration voted yesterday to invite
1.-The president OF the United States and
the surviving ex-president or ex-presi-
dents" Another evidence that the third
term question il still open
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

The beauty Of autocraey is shown In
the manifesto Of President Diaz requir-
ing the immediate repair Of the break
in the Colorado river or a forfeiture Of
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

A new president has been elected in
Ecuador, but the length of his term
of office will not be known until re-
turns are received from the insurgents.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Omaha's Christmas stocking was
well filled despite the estimate that
the city sent out $4,000 worth Of
presents more than it received.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

the franchise Of the company response
BILE. President Roosevelt could make
only a request.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

81. Louis Globe Democrat.
The railroads Of the United States this
year earned 81, 100000 and increased divi-
dends S94.OOo,O0O This showing dlsposes of
the charge OF "unfriendly legislation"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Russia will learn that 1t requires
more than American war equipment
to make it's soldiers invincible.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

France seems to think an elastic un-
written understanding with Great
Britain better than formal treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrariIy should have The nee
mailed 20 them. Address will he
changed au often as reauested'
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas Couny,ss;
Charles g. Rosewater. general manager
OF The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn, says that the actual number Of fun
and complete copies of The Daily, Morning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of NovennbeT 1906 was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

tally average. ....'.........,......s I,40l
CHARLES c. ROSEWATER,
General Manager
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day OF December, 1905.
tseall M b. HUNGATB,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Moonlight Mike-So yer took everything
de bloke had? Hat, coat, vest, pants,
shoes, underclothes and eyeglasses2 Did
Big Bill Hoidup-Not much; only when
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

VICTOR RosEwATER, EDITOR
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Valet-Do you think masters illness will
prove fatal? = throws everything in the
place at me, sir.
Doctor-N0, Jorkins. Those are not death
Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Rivers-What do you suppose becomes
Of all the fountain pens7
Brooks-They are consigned eventually,
to the bottomless pit"-ChicagO Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Entered at Omaha postomcs as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26

Say" asked the first messenger boy
got any novels ter swap
81 got Snake Foot Dams Revenge" re-
piled the other.
rs it n long story?"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-26
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

BY EDWARD RosEwATER.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-13
RAILROADS FOR PHILIPPINES
work Under Concessions Recently
Granted VIII He started
I'm short Time.


WASHINGTON, April 12.-Preparstlons
are being made for the early beginning
OF work on the railroads to be built i'm
the island of Panay. Negroes and Cebu
in the Philippines, concessions for the
construction of which were recently
granted to a syndicate. According to in
formation reaching the War department,
engineers and force of men will be sent
to the Philippines on one OF the vessels
leaving the Pacific coast for the Philip
pines at an early date The concession
provides for about 100 miles Of railroad
on each of the three islands named 1t
is expected that native labor will be uti-
liked to the greatest possible extent in the
building of the roads.
f. A. Mollitier. who has been employed
by the Philippine government as a rail-
way expert In connection with the con-
struction of railroads in the Philippines
under the concessions, after stay in
Washington during which he was In fire.
quent conference with Secretary Taft and
officers OF the insular bureau relative 90
railroad building in the Philippines, is now
enroute TO the Pacific coast and will en-
bark there for the Philippines, where he
will remain during the construction as
representative of the Philippine govern
ment. Having been present at the opening
and consideration of bids for the various
grants he is thoroughly familiar with tho
terms upon which the concessions have
been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-13
BENSON BRIDGE GOES DOWN
Viaduct over PappiO Gives Way with
Team and Man
on IL.

The bridge two miles west of Benson, Il
has been learned by the county commits
sioners, went down Tuesday while a farm
hand living across the Pappio was driving
across II in a light wagon. From the in
vestigation made by Commissioner Ken
nard 1t is believed the vibration by the
wagon caused one corner OF the main truss
Of the bridge 10 drop from the top OF the
pier. The man in the wagon was slightly
injured and one OF his horses bruised some
The commissioners are considering replac-
ing the bridge with a steel structure IL
was az hrst reported high water had taken
the bridge out.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-13
HARTMAN PHONE SYSTEM
Through Service ON Pacific Roads II
Begun in Wyoming by James
MSReyn01da.

Construction has been begun by the
Union Pacific in Wyoming on the new in
dependent telephone system to be estab-
llshed by f. II. Hartman along the lines
OF the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
from Chicago to San Francisco. James
McReynolds who has Just completed the
construction of 1000 miles for the Postal
Telegraph company IN Wyoming, will have
charge of the work, with headquarters in
Cheyenne. This line will be built for the
purpose of facilitating the handling of
trains separate pole line which will be
used exclusively for the telephone and
block system will be built the entire length
of the system These poles will not be
high, but especially strong, as the primary
object of the telephone will be for use in
despatching trains when the telegraph is
out of service. The first division TO be
constructed will be from Green River to
Cheyenne and will be completed this year,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-13
MCCARTHY GETS OFF EASY
women Arraigned as Mere
Vagrant.

Although Mrs Sylvester Proctor and Mrs
Grace Younkin positively identified Dan
Mccarthy, in the presence of Detectives
Mitchell and Donohoe and a reporter for
the Bee, as being the man who held them
up Thursday evening at Twenty-third and
Ninton streets, the other circumstantal
evidence against the prisoner was not such
as to warrant filing a complaint of high
way robbery against the man. He was,
however, arraigned in police court Thurs
day morning on a charge of vagrancy and
sentenced TO thirty days in the county Jail.
Three holdups, in which women were
victims, occurred within two hours in the
same neighborhood Tuesday evening, the
culprlt in each case being the same man.
the police believe. Several other women
viewed Mccarthy and were as positive he
was not the man who held them up as
Mesdames Proctor and Younkin were
positive he was the man.