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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
Personal NOTES.

Mr.. Cleveland is receiving much advice,
but this happens to be something he makes
speciality of giving.
Mr. Mack, the new boss of Pennsylvania
politics, has at least one qualification that
should stand him in stead. He is good
mixer. He has been in the concrete and
asphalt business.
Three saloon keepers OF Chicago must pay
1880 to five children whose father was
ruined by drink 1t is seldom a temper
ance lecture hits so directly the man on
the other side OF the bar.
Franklin Moore. who has just died in
Washington. was in the government serv-
Ice for forty-two years. When he went TO
Washington he was succeeded as principal
Secretary of State Root.
Sergeant Fred Calhoun Pagan of the
Thirty-ninth company Of coast artillery,
now stationed at Fort McHenry. is the
largest man in either the army or navy.
He weighs $50 pounds and is now serving
his fifth enlistment of three years each
There are few better gunners in the army
than he.
Alexander z. Orr, the new head Of the
New York Life, is a native OF Ireland and
is now in his 18th year He inherited a
fortune and has been president of the New
York Chamber OF Commerce and the Pro-
duce exchange. He served on Governor
Tilden's canal commission and aided in ex-
posing the canal ring in 1875.
The death of Brigadier General John
Campbell last week leaves but eighteen
officers on the retired list of the army who
served during the Mexican war, four hav-
ing died last year. General Daniel II
Rucker is the oldest in point of service
! having been appointed a second lieutenant
In the First Dragons in 1887.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
A knowledge of the reports submitted

A knowledge Of the reports submitted
to heads of departments on a number
of Nebraska questions does not inspire
implicit confidence in the reports sub
mitted to Secretary Taft regarding the
conditions on the canal zone. While no
one can doubt the intentions Of the ad-
ministration those who have seen similar
intentions frustrated in the Indian de-
partment, for instance, will be inclined
TO suspend judgment until after an open
hearing on the subject.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
THE MOROCCAN CONFERENCE.

The International conference which
convenes today at Algeciras, Spain, is
Of worldwide Importance. Although
the issue to be determined concerns
chiefly France and Germany, yet other
countries are to some extent interested.
The French and German contentious as
TO the rights of those countries in regard
to Morocco involve the question Of what
rights and privileges are to be accorded
there to other nations, with reference TO
their commercial relations 1t is this
that furnishes the only reason or justifi-
cation for the United States being repre-
sented in the conference. While our
trade with Morocco amounts at present
to very little and probably never will
be much. still il is desirable that the
open door principle shall be observed
there and the understanding is that
this is about the only thing for which
the influence of the American delegates
will be exerted. A London report says
they will support the German proposal
troll the policing OF the country, but
this is improbable in view of the state
ment from Washington a few days ago
that the American delegates would stand
absolutely uncommitted to either the
German or French contentious. 1t was
| further stated that on all important
issues our representatives will ask in
structions from Washington whenever
the question is such that it has been
| impossible for the secretary OF state
TO direct their actions in advance.
There has been a good deal of appre-
hension felt regarding the outcome OF
the conference, but the feeling now ap.
pears 10 be that an amicable and salts.
factory settlement will be reached. II
seems hardly possible that the issue
could result in war between France and
Germany, the possible, IL not the newt
able. effect of which would be to involve
other European nations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
MAY ADOPT RETALIATION.

There appears TO be no likelihood of
reaching an arrangement with the Ger
man government looking to the suspen-
sion Of the operation of its new tariff
against American products. According
to what appear to be trustworthy re-
ports the only thought now among the
republican leaders in congress is OF a
policy of retaliation. The proposition
that is said to be receiving serious con-
sideration is that TO authorize the presi-
dent at his discretion to make a % per
cent addition to the schedules OF the
Dingley tariff applica bic 10 any country
which discriminates against American
products. 1t is said that Speaker Can
| con and Senator Aldrich. chairman Of
the senate finance committee, have come
to an understanding In regard to this
and that IT is very generally approved
by the republicans OF both the senate
and house. As TO the attitude Of the
administration respecting it there is no
definite information and doubtless the
| president will leave the matter entirely
with congress.
or course such legislation would mean
tariff war with Germany and a ma.
terial loss Of trade to both countries
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
WHERE THE REAL BLAME LIES.
Criminal Incompetency Of New York's
Insurance Department..


Chicago Inter Ocean.
The memory of Henry b, Hyde, who did
more than any other to popularize the
benefcient idea OF life insurance, has been
dragged in the mire. James w. Alexander.
Richard A. McCurdy and John A. Mac
Call. who greatly advanced that idea, have
been driven into a disgraceful retirement.
Dozens of other high regulations. in bust
ness or public affairs, have been smirched
or wrecked. Furthermore. the extrordi-
nary process OF furnishing these men has
brought cruel anxiety to hundreds of thou
sands and led thousands into positive loss
Why was It necessary to have this ex-
traordnary process, with all the suffering
and loss IT has entailed, OF removing these
notable servants of the life insurance in
stitution? The servants deserved the pen
alties they are suffering. To them great
power and trust were connded, which they
used selhshly. often dishonesty and al
ways, in the end. ineficiently. But why
did they so use it? They were not, in the
beginning, better or worse than other men.
They were just men. Why did they abuse
their power to public injury and suffering
and their own ultimate disgrace?
Because the power confded to them was
permitted TO become irresponsible. and be-
cause the public authorities to whom was
confided the duty OF holding them to re-
sponsibility, who were created by the peo-
Piles will to that end and were armed
with the peoples laws-were faithless to
their trust and let these men WELD ire
sponsible power which always in the end
becomes selfish, dishonest and inefficient
| in it's works.
What the New York life insurance scan
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

The assessment of railroad property
for 1904 and 1905 has been declared
valid by the federal court. but the val
idity of the assessment of railway ter
minals and trackage outside of the
right-of-way and depot grounds at nom-
inal figures still remains an open ques-
ton. These properties represent from
Is to 20 per cent of the aggregate taxa
BILE value of property in the city OF
Omaha, while they are assessed at only
about per cent of their admitted value
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

The county Jail feeding graft presents
an issue that will never be settled until
1t is settled right. The taxpayers Of
Douglas county have n right to demand
that the county shall not pay As cents
a day for two meals for feeding prison
ers in the county Jail when the city is
only paying II cents a day for two
meals furnished prisoners in the city
Jail, and two much better meals for 20
cents per day. by the Associated Chart
ties. The county board should either
reduce the rate to somewhere near the
price paid by the government for army
rations or paid by the state for feeding
inmates of its reformatories, or invite
proposals from responsible parties to
feed the prisoners and let it go to the
lowest and best bidder. In such a CON-
petition the sheriff would still have the
advantage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
An Embarrsssment of Riches.

The Cincinnati democrats are confronted
with a serious situation. Their success in
November dazed them, II was so unex-
pected, and their new board OF service,
wishing TO reward only the really faithful.
hastily resolved to appoint TO once only
democrats who voted at the primaries last
fall The board has 5000 places 10 NIL. but
diligent inquiry revealed that there were
only $500 faithful voters in the primaries
and some OF them do not wish ONCE. Here,
surely is an embarrassment OF riches
unprecedented in American party history.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
The forthcoming history of Nebraska

The forthcoming history Of Nebraska
constitutional conventions is said to EN-
body profound study of the causes
that brought about the defeat of the
constitution of 1871. 1t is a matter of
history, although it is not matter for
record, that the constitution of 1871 was
not defeated. 1t was counted out by
agreement between members of the can
wasting board and Acting Governor
James the First, and last, on condition
that it should be resubmitted, but that
compact was broken almost as soon as
IL was made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

From now on until the opening of
spring the county charities department
will demand careful supervision, so that
the worthy destitute may secure prompt
and ample relief and mendicants who
are able to take care of themselves and
not willing to work can be given the
marble heart.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

dal, with all its wide ramihcations OF suf-
fering. loss and destruction. was in reality
was failure OF the government in New
York. What government can be in such
matters we soc in the national banking
system, with examiners who examine and
a supervision which supervises. What no
government brings in such cases we see
in the life insurance scandals. With those
who permitted no-government in New York
the real blame for all the suffering, loss
and wreck clearly lies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
Didn't Know a Thing.

san FTdICIsCO OHTUHICIt'
Lawson, the great know all, has been
obliged to explain, in answer to a request
from the attorney prosecuting the Standard
Oil people in Missouri that his information
Is too general in character to be Of any use.
Lawson Is a great false alarm. His prin-
cipal vocation In life seems to be to fool the
people and he acts in a perfectly impartial
manner fooling alike the reformers and
the people who ought to be reformed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
Integrity ON the Bench.

The late Judge Tuley OF Chicago, after a
lifetime OF successful work in the law and
long service on the bench is stated to
leave an estate valued at $4,000 An in
telligent public opinion, however may ap-
praise that $4,000 as representing more
honorable service than the millions ac-
crued by the manipulation OF corporate
finance with the aid Of trust funds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Mr. Benson has not yet declared
whether he stands on the same platform
with the Jacksonian candidate with re-
gard 10 automobiles on the boulevards:
but he undoubtedly stands with Julius
S. Cooley and Ed p. Smith on all the
other essentials of municipal reform,
before taking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Perhaps Germany would suffer the
greater loss, but in any event tariff
war would be something to deplore, since
it could not fail to impair the friend
ship between the two countries. At
present. however, 1t seems to be almost
certain to come.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

There are half dozen restaurants in
Omaha patronized by respectable peo-
pie that charge no more than 10 cents
for meal. Can any member OF the
county board explain why the taxpay-
ers OF Douglas county should pay 22h
cents for each meal served to inmates
ia the county Jail:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
wholesome Eject of Publicity

There is every indication that the con-
struction of the Panama canal will be rea-
sonably free from graft--if newspaper crit
icism and congressional inquiries can exer-
else a wholesome effect. as undoubtedly
they can. Such press and such a parlia-
mentary scrutiny in France would have
prevented much of the scandal that finally
De Lesseps
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
Justice sorely Betrayed.

Western Justice of the sort appearing In
the Nebraska land fraud cases has also
been at work in Iowa, where f. Il. Sny-
der. who started bank at Olin with only
money enough to buy a safe and took In
10000 of deposits, falling late In 1901 with
out dollar for the victims who had been
allured by high rates OF interest, has just
been let of with a fine of 500.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

British protective tariff champions can
study the history of the fight for free
trade and take courage. They still have
more members OF the House OF Commons
than the free traders had when that
campaign was as old as the present
agitation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

SO far no advocate has had the temer-
ity TO quote precedent in justification
Of hazing at Annapolis. Perhaps the fate
OF federal officers who have tried TO
Justify Irregularities on this score gave
no promise OF success.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

The fact that there Is no penalty for
bankers who disregard that provision of
the law which declares 1t illegal to lend
more than 10 per cent of surplus TO a
director should give Mr.. Dryden a tip
Us TO one provision OF the new insurance
law
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

1t is proposed to make the carrying of
concealed weapons a felony in Ken
lucky, but as those who are guilty OF
the practice in that state are sooner
or later under charge Of murder the pen
atty for the milder offense win hardly
affect the sale OF firearms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Poultney Bigelow says he is willing
10 forfeit his salary II his report as to
conditions on the canal zone is not true
Now let the federal officials make the
same proposition and issue will be
ioined
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
A Blow that Hurts.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
The value of Poultney Bigelow's observa-
lions regarding affairs in the canal zone
consisted in the claim that they were first
hand; and it must be admitted that secre-
tary Taft deals this claim a crushing blow
when he says that Mr.. Bigelow was not on
the isthmus longer than twenty-eight hours.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

The police commission still remains
strictly out Of politics, but every po-
llceman Is expected to do his level best
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Now that II has been officially estab-
lished that the secretary OF agriculture
has & right to make public the names
of men and corporations engaged in
selling sdulterated seed, let us hope that
he may soon be empowered to make
public the names Of concerns which sell
adulterated food
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

OF course Filipinos will show no "ap-
probation of the dignity Of labor" until
they follow the American idea OF en-
deavoring to make living by any other
means before resorting to hard work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

For the present and the next few
years speculations about the conflict OF
the Panama canal on western railroads
are slightly premature. The big ditch
will not be dug within the next year or
two.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
Peace Prise Missent.

Philadelphia Record.
Baroness Won Suttner got the Nobel peace
prize on the ground that her novel. Lay
Down Your Arms, had a great influence
with the car. A work by a Japanese
named Togo. however. is generally believed
to have had more influence in inducing the
car to lay down his arms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Now that third financial concern at
Cleveland has closed its doors it is to
be hoped that the trouble is ended until
another respected citizen decides to
shuf1e on before the appointed time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Members of the county board of COM
missioners who desire further light on
the subject of the cost OF feeding county
prisoners should remember that they
are studying at the expense Of the tax
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

With a state and federal grand jury
b"th scheduled for this spring, Nebraska
may have house cleaning compared
with which the acts of the last inqulsi-
ton may be likened to carrying out the
rugs ti
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

1t was a famous victory for Attorney
General Brown, and it is not the last
one of the attorney generals achieve
ments by long ways.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Now that winter has set in in dead
earnest building operations in Omaha
have been stopped, but the architects
are just as busy as they can be.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

The enormous value OF New York City
and the amount OF money which is handled
each year lie shown somewhat In the
statement made by the commissioners OF
taxes and assessment as to the amount of
real estate tax valuation for this year on
real and personal property.
The increase of value breaks all records
and holds out promise to taxpayers that
there will be further decrease in the tax
rate for the year in spite OF the increase
in tax budget.
The increase In the assessed value Of
real estate this year reaches the enormous
total of $3.50, S59,464 II Is thought that this
will be little reduced by the corrections
and changes made between now and June
!, when the books will be finally closed.
| The total assessment in the city OF New
York in 1906 was Asls.3Os I5l. Those for
| 1905 are S, 100, 204,2l5 while the increase in
the assessment of personal property is $40
! sso,5ll This does not indicate much, as
many personal taxes will be sworn OF be-
| tween now and April l. The final assess
ment on personal property will probably
not exceed 100000 600 The books OF assess
ment will not so 10 the Board OF Aldermen
| for inal confirmation until the first Monday
In July. and the tax rate will be fixed late
| in August
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

II the London Telegraph fails to make
good its prediction of rebellion in South
Africa 1t will be apparent that London
is not free from the pest of yellow
journalism
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
Increased Armament.

Chicago ord-Herald.
President Roosevelt has become a member
OF the order Of Red Men, but he has not as
yet expressed an intention to put aside the
big stick and take up the tomahawk.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
payer and should get the information
as soon as possible.


Philadelphia Press.
When Standard Oil magnate wants to
be funny Of course he has the money and
can AFFORD IT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
psrarily should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. IL IL better than
- daily letter from home. Al
dress will be changed as often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Mrs. Young--John. hate to ask you to
go into this store with me, but have TO
match this ribbon, and
Mr.. Young-That's all right, my dear.
The ribbon counter girl in there Is the
sweetest, prettiest little
Mrs. Young-Oh, l guess / can put Il of
till some other day.-Philadelphia Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Reporter-Uncle. to what do you attribute
your long life?
Oldest Inhabitant-I don't know Wit
young Teller. They's several OF these patent
medicine companies that's dickerin' with
me. Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

You are getting too economical, dear. "
said Mr.. Tackspare. It's all right to save
money on little things but when IL comes
to sending me a 25-cent telegram to tell
me where to go to save cents on thu
snow shovel, II strikes me you are getting
too conscientious. "-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

DO you understand the tariff question p
Perfectly" answered Mr.. Cumrox. IAN
raw material / use In my business should
be admitted duty free Everything else
should be Observation-Disclosures Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

who taught you to lie like that?"
1T is merely the logical development OF
an inherited gift, daddy. Plain
Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
state Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
Publishing company. being ~uly sworn,
says that the actual number of full and
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of December. 1906. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

Tn but a single woman began the
suffrage orator.
Don't give up hope yet" interjected a
matronly person In the audience.
But they frowncd upon her as one who
had failed to catch the spirit of the occa-
sion.-Philadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

HE tried to work a big deal"
What stopped him."
THE other fellows caught him when he
was stacking the cards. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

G. c. ROSEWATEK,
Secretary.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this 31st day Of December, 1900
tseaD NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

And now, George" sobbed the bride
who was starting on visit to her mothers
Il must bid you long farewell"
You'll have to make 1t short one II
feeling conductor. IAN aboard."-Cleveland
Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-16

miliar saying, Give a man rope enough
Brooks-"An2 he'll smoke himself t.
death% o. yes, I've heard that, and
have often wondered who the pretended
friend of yours is that's trying to kill you
off.-ChicaRo Tribune
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09
Boxing
JOE CANS WANTS
GRANEY NAMED
AS REFEREE

ToNOPAFi, New. Dec. s.--Joe Cans
watched Herman work out today and
said that be was greatly surprised at
the KIDS speed and cieverness- During
the day Cans met Nate Lewis and
brought up the referee question. Cans
said he had nothing against Siler. and
while he thinks a great deal of the Chi
cago veteran he thinks Eddie Graney IS
the man to of1ciate Lewis grew elo-
quent talking OF Siler's many COM
mendaoie qualifications. Riley then
stepped up and said their talk was all
wasted, as Jetfries is 20 be the referee.
1t looks as II there Will be q hard fight
over the referee question.
Cans left this afternoon to see Larry
Sullivan at Goldheld- It - believed he
Is going TO get advice on what action
to take against Nolan on the moving
picture squabble. He will return to
morrow TO tx up quarters.
Herman viii visit Goldhsld tomorrow
as the guest OF Larry Sullivan. The
trip will be made in an automobile.
Herman went through the regular rou-
tine training today.