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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Mr.. George KEENAN, contributes to
the current number of The outlook a
most earnestly written article regard
ing the present conditions in Russia.
Mr.. KEENAN, is. probably, above all
Americans qualified to write know
ingly OF the political situation in the
cars dominion. The picture he
draws is not one that inspires much
hope for the Russian people in their
present effort for betterment of con-
ditions. 1t must be borne In mind al
ways, however. that we are persist
entity comparing Russian with Amer
lean. The difference In the habit Of
mind of the people of the two coun-
tries is rarely taken into considera-
ton, and what impresses the Amer
lean as a most deplorable state OF az
fairs is too often accepted in Russia
as a mere matter of course. Some
comfort may be found In the fact
that the Russian mind Is being slowly
brought mp to that point where II can
appreciate the terrible state of affairs
that now exists under the cars gov
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

The packers are asking Secretary
Wilson for more time in which to re-
form the labels on their cans. The
trouble is, the packers are not so much
worried about their inability to secure
a new supply of labels as they are over
what they will do with the product on
hand and bearing the old brands,
which the delicate stomach persists
on taking with some discretion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
The Noise Nuisance.

The demands Of business are worthy Of
recognition, and commerce must be facili-
tated in every reasonable way. But the
streets belong to the whole people, for
their decent and orderly use, and monop-
olists OF noise and uproar should lie
squelched as promptly as any other monop-
olists. The normal human being has a
right to pursue his way without undue
molestation or annoyance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Telegraph dispatches tell of the
great time the Home Boosters had at
tSkip" Dundy's coney Island attrae-
tons. II is possible the versatile
skip" remembers the Chauneey De-
paw incident at the Omaha exposition
and has simply been using the Ne
braskans TO boom the attendance At
his attractions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
Man Rising Above the DOLLAR.

Taking the country as a whole. the manu-
featuring capital increased Al per cent be-
tween 1900 and 1904. The value of the prod
ucts increased 80 per cent, showing pre-
sumably a smaller return on capital. The
number of wage earners increased l6 per
cent and their wages 30 per cent, and the
number of officers and clerks increased 43
per cent, and their salaries increased 81
per cent, indicating that all classes Of en-
ployes got large return for their labor.
Man counts for more and money for less.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Now, dear" said the hero Of the elope.
ment as they boarded the train, I'VE are
safe from pursuit"
And also" said the young girl, ra,
dainty, safe from starvation. Here's
check pa made out to your order."-Phila
delphia Press.
"Were you consulted about your daugh.
ter's engagement to Count Fucash?"
No" answered Mr.. Cumrox. Mother
and the girls act IL they thought ]
ought to feel fiattered to be asked to the
wedding. "-Washington Star.
did he break the news gently to the
widow"
did he? He told her that she was S50Ot
TO the good any time she was ready to col.
lect the insurance. Baltimore American.
him."
"Oh, that was some time ago. Shea
suing him for breach of promise now"
Counting on getting damages for the
fall, eh2'-Philadelphia Press.
Tommy" said his elder sister. severely,
you had no business to come into the par
Tor when MIR. Isovett was calling on me-"
That's all right, sis" answered Tommy.
II could see that you were playing tele-
phone. He was ringing you up-O. you
needn't hide your left hand behind you-but
ne had his lips entirely too close to the re-
eiver."-Chicago Tribune. g.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

The Washington. Star thinks Mr..
Bryan win be out OF the presidential
race II the democrats do not win the
congressional campaign OF this year on
the issues outlined In his New York
speech; but the Star does not seem to
realize the staying power" OF the
Nebraskan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

When Mayor Jim returns he might
try his new lariat on the recalcitrant
members of the city council. Up to
date they are still on the open range
and guiltless OF saddle marks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

With Washington judge deciding
that boycott is not illegal and Wis
consin judge holding that It is. inter-
ested parties may be permitted to shut
their eyes and go ahead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

In asking that barber supplies be
furnished TO soldiers at cost General
Williams intimates that troopers
should remain familiar with cold steel,
even though the saber is going out of
use.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
VICTOR RosEwATER.

Europeans are fond OF telling how
easily Americans are gulled by smooth
sWtndlers from the other side who
carry bogus titleA The bill Is a true
one, but then II Ia not all one-sidsd.
The American CRATER is busy over on
the other side and one who recently
posed as a Harvard oarsman worked
IN &Rtels and fashionable shops OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

The residents of Arkansas will have
double difficulty when the phonetic
style of spelling comes into vogue.
The deniEen of the Ozarks will have a
harder time reconciling his pronuncia-
ton to that In vogue elsewhere than
he now has with his spelling.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Dean Lewis, in his talk at the law
yer's convention, complained that jus
tice was too slow. Undoubtedly, but
just make 1t certain and the people
will not grumble at a little delay.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Mr.. Bryan is inclined to poke fun at
the statement that Mr.. Roosevelt Is
the only logical republican candidate
for president, and there is no doubt
that, given his choice, he would select
another.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
Standard OTIS New Graft.
(v1aUaIo TaoAaE

The Standard Oil company is trying TO
buy up all the big distilleries in order to
gain control of denatured alcohol. II II
succeeds It will have the opportunity TO
redeem itself by denaturing the whisky
as well
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Connecticut democrats must have a
peculiar idea of the eternal fitness of
things, since they declared one speech
to be too political" for reception to
w. ]. Bryan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
Conditions Too Harsh.

An unconditional pardon will be given to
those Cubans who lay down their arms and
return to work. Returning to work is an
accomplishment of which the Cuban revo-
lutionist Is wholly innocent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Bishop McCabe Is evidently OF the
opinion that the administration" of
the life insurance companies have sue
ceeded in clearing themselves before
the policy holders got aroused.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Since M. White is not on the visit
Ing list of the kaiser. he should not
be on the black list Of the dynamiters.
but many trimmer" has been
trimmed" on both sides.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Now that It has been legally estab-
lished that ice companies have sold
short weight ice, the argus eyes of the
public will probably be turned on the
coal dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Texas Is not exactly asking that the
new rate law be declared retroactive
in its effect, but simply wants a new
order on an alleged continuous dis
elimination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

The report that number of Polish
anarchists" have escaped may be the
beginning of an attempt to secure a
few political prisoners from American
shores. &or
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Premier Stolypin Is said to have the
confidence of the GEAR. Now IL he can
secure that of the people, dynamite
makers might find a slower market.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

Trust company directors who
haven't paid strict attention to their
business should begin to prepare ex-
cuses which will stand in court when
injured depositors bring suit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

eminent In this lies the only pros
pect OF any cessation Of the double
reign of terror that now darkens the
outlook in Russia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

If free silver is no longer an issue,
the spirit which projected it to the
front may be found to be a moving
factor In current political events.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

With two vessels stuck on the rocks
of the Hawaiian islands. there may be
a good reason for new survey of the
Pacific since the earthquakes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
Relief for Poor spoilers.

PhIIadeIphIa Press.
There are so many people who have al
ways been such bad spoilers that they
won't have anything to learn under the
new system.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porari1y should have The bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
A Tempting Opportunity.

President Palma's call for volunteers
furnishes an excellent opportunity for any
ex-Rough Riders who desire to charge up
San Juan hill again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

The situation in Cuba will probably
cause Spain to wonder what the new
republic gained by the revolution.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County. SIS:
George y. Tzschuck, treasurer of Tho
Bee Publishing company, being duly
full and complete copies of The Daily
Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month OF August, 1905, was as
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

London. Brother Jonathan is apt to
be careless about spending his money,
but he generally manages to pick up
his share by some means or other.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

GEORGE B. TZSCHUCK,
Treasurer.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn
70 before me this 31st day of July, 1905.
(SeaL) NJ. b. HUNGATE4
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02
TERMS OF sIrRscRIPrI

Entered at omahu PostonaOs a. second
elaSs matter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-02

VICTOR RosEwArER. EDITOR
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
STATE "U" I'M THREE DEBATES
South Dakota Institutions CHALLENGES
Are Accepted.

The state university OF South Da-
kota Will participate in three notable
debates this spring, and the prospec-
tive candidates for the three teams
are now hard at work preparing them
selves for the preliminaries, which
take place on the evenings of Feb %
and "a. The challenges issued to Iowa
state university, Creighton university
and Dakota Wesleyan have been &C
cepted, and with such strong adversa-
res in the arena the u. S. d. debaters
realize they will have to be up and
doing.
So far questions have been agreed
upon with Iowa and Dakota Wesleyan,
but not with Creighton. The question
submitted by Iowa and accepted by
the u s. ID. board Of control is: Re
solved, That free election is the best
available plan for undergraduate
| courses of study in a college of lib
eral arts" South Dakota, with choice
of sides, will uphold the negative. Da-
In the following question: Resolved
That it would be advisable to institute
In the United States compulsory work
mems insurance against industrial ac-
cidents."
The debate with Iowa will take
place at Iowa City, some time in April.
The one with Dakota Wesleyan will be
held at Mitchell some time between
April 15 and May Is. The Creighton
debate will be contested in Vermillion
some time between May and May Is.
1t was the request Of Dakota Wes-
leyan that graduate students be barred
from participating in the debate with
that institution, and the local board &C
cepted the terms. To pit undergradu-
ate against undergraduate is certain.
ly meeting on common ground, and the
U. S. d. debaters are satisfied with the
arrangement.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
STANDS HIGH AS A CORN PRODUCER
South Dakota's Record Puts Crackers to Shame-Is
Rival of Best as Cora State

Many persons in South Dakota
have been claiming for many years
that this state was a coming great
corn state, but many outside of the
state and some few "croakers" inside
would not believe it. The government
report, however, for December, 1905.
issued under the authority of the agri-
cultural department, and compiled in
the most authentic manner gives out
what Will be surprise to many peo-
pie, that the corn crop for South Da-
koa for 1905 was 51,614, 1873 bushels,
with an average per acre of 31.9
bushels. Comparing this record with
the reports OF other states, it is. found:
First-That South: Dakota grows
more corn by 10000 bushels than
the State of Minnesota. more corn
than the State of Michigan, and only
100000 bushels less than the State
of Wisconsin.
Second-That South Dakota grows
more corn than any of the Southern
states except Kentucky, Tennessee
and Texas. North Dakota for 1905
produced only 2,45S,63S bushels and
South Dakota produced more than
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
HOMESTEAD LAW REFORM.
Association Opposed to Extension
the Law in the Hills.

The Black Hills Mining Mems asso-
citation has accepted report made by
a committee concerning legislation re-
garding homestead laws in the Black
Hills. There has been considerable
difference between the mining men
and farmers regarding this matter,
and an association called the Nome
builders Protective association has
been formed by numerous ranchmen
for the purpose of obtaining what they
consider to be their rights. The reso-
lutions as adopted by the Mining
Mems association are in brief as fol-
lows: That the association is opposed
toeXtension of the general homestead
laws in the Black Hills, believing
thatsuch extension is contrary to
mining interests, and that it believes
In amending proposed legislation on
the subject so that only present occu-
pants of the Black Hills forest reserve
shall be entitled to the right to enter
their agricultural lands. 1t does not
favor this homestead law, including
new settlers, but only such as are on
the reserve. Also it recommends that
such applicants pay at least $3.50 an
acre, the same price as that made by
the government for placer ground
The association has also appointed
committee to look into the matter of
taxes upon unproductive mining land.
At present ten acres Of unproductive
mining land is paying as high taxation
as 100 acres of agricultural land
which is productive. While recogniz-
ing the rigstful difference in taxation
between mining and agricultural land,
yet the association believes that the
distinction should be made between
mining land which is productive and
that which is not productive.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09

I twenty-five times as much corn as
North Dakota.
Also, South Dakota produced more
corn than all of the six New England
states combined. the great Empire
State of New York, New Jersey, Della
ware, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho
Washington, Utah, Oregon, California,
Colorado or Wyoming.
The total product of corn of all of
these states combined was 1890
bushels less than in South Dakota
alone. Reference is made to page 16,
United States crop report, December,
1905, vol vii. No. s of supplement,
which says:
South Dakota is the thirteenth
state of the Union in the number of
bushels of corn raised, but the thirty
fifth in population, and is the fourth
state in the number of bushels per
capita raised. The only states being
ahead are Nebraska Iowa ana Kansas
Illinois being the leading corn state
with 3S2,o00,o0o bushels, raised over
40 bushels of corn less per capita than
South Dakota, while Iowa is only 8
bushels ahead and Kansas only 8
bushels ahead per CAPITA"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
THREE PERISH IN BURNING SHIP
Fifty-Eisht Are Also Injured in Fire
on Transport-Loss S25.

San Francisco, Feb. 3.-Thrce men
We're killed and tifty-eight injured.
mostly by suffocation, in a fire that
ragged on the United States transport
Meade as she lay at the Folsom street
dock early yesterday morning
Plot to Destroy Ship.
Owing to the fact that an internal
machine was found in the bunkers of
the transport Thomas on her last voy-
age the rumor was circulated that a
plot had been laid to fire the Meade
at sea, as she was to have departed
for Manila yesterday Maj. C. A. De-
vol, chief of the transport service, i.
investigating this theory with great
care. He is having the cargo taken
from compartment No. 2, to which the
fire was confined, with view of dis
covering the real cause of the disas
ter
The surprising fact developed late
yesterday that the property loss was
only $25. When the water had been
pumped from the hold and the debris
removed it was ascertained that the
Fire Had Been Confined
to space about six feet square.
There was very little flame, The fire
being of smoldering variety that
emitted great volumes of smoke
1t is believed by some of the officers
that the fire was due to spontaneous
combustion of gun oil and cotton.
Rifles were in the vicinity of the fire,
and it is thought that after cleaning
the weapons the men had carelessly
tossed the oil-soaked waste into
heap. A board of inquiry has been
appointed to make an investigation.
The Meade will sail tomorrow for
the Orient
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
ARE TO TEACH FARMERS.
institute Directors Are Appointed for
South Dakota.

Supt. Kramer has selected as insti-
tute conductors for this year: w. H.
II. Beadle, Madison; E. l.. Biedert-
saedt, Ramona; A. H. Bigelow, Lead;
G. K. Buskel Springfield; j. r. Beyers,
Vermillion; l.. e. Garfield, Academy;
G. A. Clark. Yankton; S. K. Clark,
Milbank; w. l.. Cochrane, Aberdeen;
F. l.. Cook, Spearfish; w. P. Dunlevy,
Pierre; E. X. Ryerly, Broolllngs; e.
T. Fitch. Watertown; E. l.. Flanagan,
Alexandria: A. E. Farmer, Yankton;
j. S. Frazee, Springfield; C. H.
French, Huron; w. w. Girton, Madi-
son; T. F. Graham, Mitchell; j. w.
Gof, Madison; G. H. Harding, Brook
lngs; s. G. Hartranft, Aberdeen; ]. w.
Heston, Madison; F. H. Hoff, Mitchell;
A. B. Humbert, Rapid City; ]. Jones,
Jr.. Miller; G. w. Kephart, Beresford;
B. M. Lawrence, Madison; G. c. Law
renee, Canton: G. F. Lehr, Tyndall;
J. G. Lindley. Gary; L. F. Mccain,
spearflsh; R B. McClennon, Brook
lngs; F. G. McCelland, Sioux Falls;
A. A. Mcdonald, Sioux Falls; G. w.
Nash, Aberdeen; A. w. Norton, Madi-
son; E. G. Perisho. Vermillion; w. H.
Powers. Bookings. Martin ,Remp,
Huron; G. N. Sabin, Alexandria; C. ].
schellenger, Selby; A. w. Seymour,
Arlington; G. M. Smith. vermillion
G. w. Scott, Yankton; E. M. Stephens,
Rapid City; l.. A. Stout, Mitchell;
Alexander Strahan. Deadwood; w. A.
Thompson. Webster; S. K Warren,
Yankton; B. ]. Woodbury., Artesion,
and c. NJ. Young, Vermillion.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
Congress s,,; $;;; !; u:

differ from his Democratic colleagues,
but that he felt it his duty to do so in
these matters. He also expressed alb
solute confidence in the patriotism of
the president and in his good faith in
announcing his determination not 10
again be a candidate for the presi-
dency. The remainder of the session
Wass,devoted to a debate on the ship
ping bill.
Washington Feb. 3 = The house
Yesterday called for the estimate of
cotton YET to be ginned, which the
director of the census has compiled
but which he has no authority to
make public until March.
The discussion of the railroad rate
bill was taken up and prosecuted With
visor throughout the day. So many
speakers have come 10 the front on
this measure that the house agreed to
meet at l. O'Clock hereafter until the
debate is ended. The feature of the
debate yesterday was the lengthy
speech of Mr.. Sibley of Pennsylvania.
who arraigneG the legislation with
arguments of varied character, all of
which tended to give his reasons for
being unalterably opposed to the bill
Mr. Knapp of New York spoke for
the measure and Mr.. Shackleford of
Missouri. who advocated the Hearst
bill last year, gave his reasons for
supporting the present bill.
speech by Mr.. Hefiin of Alabama.
also favoring the bill, concluded the
days debate
The senate yesterday passed thirty
Or forty miscellaneous bills and gave.
several hours time to the consdera-
ton of the shipping bill Among the
bills passed was one providing for
delegate in congress from Alaska and
a number providing for lighthouses,
tons
Washington, Feb 8. - Oratory on
the railway rate bill held the atten-
ton of the house for six hours yester-
day. The speeches of Burton of Ohio.
NNSSdll vi massachusetts ana RuSSelE
of Texas were features, while Thorn
as of North Carolina, Burke of South
Dakota and Goulden of New York
took up particular and specific topics.
In the senate the shipping bill was.
made the basis of running debate
between Mr.. Patterson iii opposition
and Mr.. Gallinger and MIR. Perkins in
support.
Washington, Feb. 5. - Various.
phases of The railroad rate question
were threshed over in the house Sat
urday in the course of nine speeches
which occupied six and half hours.
This concluded the fifth day of the.
discussion but the end is not yet.
Many members of both sides of the,
house desire to record their votes, and
general debate will be allowed to CON
tinue
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
ADVERTISING SOUTH DAKOTA.
Railway Companies Doing Good Worl
for the State.


The two principal railway compa-
MES operating in South Dakota have
taken up the work of advertising the
state, and will in part, by this action,
take the place of an immigration bu-
reau. But what the people of the
state who desire material progress
need to do is to urge action by the
next legislature toward maintaining
either a bureau of immigration or sup
plying the state land department with
an additional clerk and sufficient
money for printing to help the work
along. The state department is con-
tinually receiving inquiries as to ma
terial progress which cannot be an
swered for lack of information, as the
department only keeps a record of the
state lands alone, and has no data to
draw upon for land outside of their
care
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1906-02-09
CASTRO MAKES READY FOR WAR
Gives Orders to Fire on First French
Vessel Seen OFF Venezuela.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Feb.
6.-Passengers OF the Red d line
steamer Philadelphia, from New York
Jan. 80. and La Guira, Venezuela,
which arrived here yesterday from the
latter port, reports that President
Castro is making every possible war
preparation.
They add that orders have been is
sued to fire on the first French war
vessel sighted cruising in Venezuelan
waters.
Castro, it is asserted. regards the
whole French movement as "bluff'
and says he will not be bluffed," and
will retaliate by prohibiting the i'm
portation of French goods into Ven
eZuela.