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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
POsTALs SAVINGS RANK.
How Bank Failures Make Converts
to the Idea.

How Bank Failures Make Converts
TO the idea.
Chicago Record-Herald,
The other day a Nebraska banker warned
the State Association OF Bankers that fall
ure TO devise and adopt more effective
safeguards to insure absolute security to
depositors or prospective depositors would
lead 10 the establishment Of a postal saw
ings bank system. The collapse Of one
bank. he said. made thousands OF converts
to the idea. and naturally 30.
This IL undeniably true. II Is equally true
that. regardless OF bitter personal expert
ence, Americans are being converted to
postal savings banks by the success and
steady expansion OF such banks IN other
advanced countries. Canada recently fur
nished figures showing the growth Of her
postal banks, and even more striking are
the latest statistics OF the British postal
bank authorities.
Since 1850 the postoflee savings bank OF
Great Britain has doubled its business. II
has now 100000 depositors, and the con
servative press admits that a bank with
that number OF deposltors Is entitled 10 be
called the bank OF the people," The aver
age deposit IL only about SIS, and no man
may have more than 1000 in the bank.
Every year sees more local officcs open
savings branches; the number OF such Of
hces is now 1900 In addition, at more
than 1000 public schools Is money received
from the children by agents Of the bank
and placed IN their names. Five thousand
penny banks keep their accounts with the
postofiice bank. The management has done
its best 70 encourage saving habits by ex-
tending facilities for saving. The interest
paid on deposits IL less than 3 per cent but
even az this rate the margin for operating
expenses is very narrow. In past years
the government has earned a profit from
the business; now the aim Y 10 avoid de-
fcits and balance accounts.
Il is generally agreed that the value Of
the institution 10 wage workers. the agri-
cultural labOrers. the small traders and
Cher elements can hardly be overestinat ted
. Such facts a. these speak for themselves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
personal NOTES.

Booker T. Washington. in an address in
New York on Sunday. said that Andrew
Carnegie wears shoes made by the negro
students at the Tuskegee university, and
declares he likes them.
Another young life blighted. A Chicago
man who had smoked and chewed for
eighty years has Just been cut of In
his flower, Why will men put an enemy
into their mouths to steal away their lives
The birthplace of Walt Whitman, at West
Hills, near Huntingdon L. l.. is now va
cant and is fast falling into decay. 1t is
said that an effort may be made by mem
beers of the whitman Fellowship TO pur-
chase the property and restore the place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar s. Strauss will have
what is said to be the finest house ever
offered for rent in Washington 1t is In
Sixteenth street. northward from the
White House. a section which many ex-
pect TO become the most beautiful thor
oughfare In America.
NJ. Aristide BRAND, secretary OF public
instruction In France. has presented to
Wellesley college a valuable collection Of
French books and maps In the name Of the
French republic. which are TO be used by
the students in their study Of French at
from the same source.
Some confirmation Of the rumor that
Senator Plat of New York intends to re-
tire ere long is found in the announce
ment that Albert H. Howe. who has been
his secretary for many years, will at the
first of the year part company with his
longtime employer. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Howe will engage in business in the
west.
Nikola Tesla has made public acknowl-
edgment that he is a great man, even
going the length OF making oath to that
effect He was witness In law case last
week in New York when lawyer asked
Are You mot promoter and inventor7''
II am not a promoter and have never re-
ceived a fee" Tesla answered. II am an
inventor and rank among the foremost men
of the age"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
INDIAN SUMMER, 1909.
New York sun.

New 1ork sun.
How sweet these Indian summer days
Days when the seasons pause
And golden autumn fingers still,
Defying Natures laws!
The crimson sun hangs low at noon,
Adown the southern sky,
And ieaden snow clouds hide It's glow
From the terrestrial eye.
The goldenrod, the special flower
OF Natures golden days,
Is tipped with snowy plumes that each
Blast OF the north wind sways.
The ripened nuts fall from their burrs,
And children at their play
VIII find them when the snow is gone,
Next June. perhaps next May.
The corn shocks stand In spectral lines
Like Alps In snow-white tiers,
And each stalk holds a bunch Of snow
AgainDt It's frozen ears.
The yellow pumpkins feek the fields,
Beneath three feet OF snow,
And we can all have pumpkin pie
In seven months or so.
The ulster. from its summer grave
Unseasonably exhumed,
Appears upon the backs OF men
With camphor balls perfumed.
OF the pedestrian feel
Some slight protection from the slush,
Though leaking at the heel.
And though Il comes trihe late,
This Indian summer time
May yield two dollars, maybe three,
To. the maker OF this rhyme.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROPERTY
Important Ruling by the Federal
Supreme Court.
Chicago Record Herald.

Supreme Court.
Chicago Record Herald.
The recent action Of the federal supreme
court in the New York tenement law
case" indicates, apparently that narrow
construction and illlberal views are not
favored by the judiciary where the ques-
tion Of public health and sanitation is in
volved.
Under the administration Of Seth Low
the public-spirited citizens Of New York
induced the state legislature to pass very
comprehensive and drastic tenement house
act. The owners OF the properties affected
bitterly complained Of certain provisions
of the law and asserted that all manner OF
unreasonable restrictions with regard to
air, light. sanitary appliances etc, were
imposed on them
The statute was stubbornly fought In the
state courts and sustained in all its parts.
IThen one Of the most promising cases
was appealed on constitutional grounds to
the federal supreme court An owner OF
a tenement had been asked by the authotl-
ties to remove a sink which they regarded
as menace TO health. She had refused
TO comply. on the ground that the sink
and plumbing generally had been put in
In accordance with the law as II stood at
the time Of construction. and that there
had been no deterioration sufficient TO war
rant demand for removal
In the argument on appeal this point
was pressed on the court as vital. To COM
pei improvements where the law had been
originally followed and no serious deteriora-
ton had occurred. simply because better
appliances and methods had since come into
use, It was contended. was to take sway
property without due process OF law. An
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
ChicaRo Chronlcle.

NulCbkO CuTuHlCA0s
Some military men now assert that the
day OF battleships of the air Is at hand
They talk OF ships carrying $4,000 pounds
dropping explosives from the sky into
forts and making them untenable. II such
ships are possible so are other ships 10
fight them in the air. This however, does
not mean progress toward universal peace
1t means only that the tragedies OF war
will become more horrible. The cure for
war lies not in more terrible means OF
destruction, but, as Secretary Root says,
'in the love Of justice and peace among
the people who make war or preserve
peace"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
In Behalf of the Bachelor.

LOUISVILLE Courier journal.
The bachelor is not as happy, does not
live as long. is not so much honored while
living or as much wept when dead as the
man who marries but as an individual he
may feel that single blessedness best suits
him, although not denying that as a gem
eral rule men should marry and the sooner
the better. If he holds this view, for rea-
sons sentimental or temperamental, he
should be allowed to stand upon the con-
sututional and inalienable rights that en-
title him to life, liberty and the pursuit
Of that which, under the circumstances I'm
which he individually finds himself seems
to be the minimum unhappiness And he is
entitled to an injunction to restrain married
men, blatant and bumptious because of
their greater happiness, but knowing moth
ing OF his reasons for not having found
his way into their proud and happy estate,
from prodding him as he pursues his lonely
pilgrimage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Indicting Mayor Schmitz would have
seemed to be indignity enough, but
the enthusiastic prosecution has added
the further insult of arresting him as
soon as he entered the state on his
way home to face his accusers. Such
conduct will not injure Mayor Schmitz
in the eyes of his fellow citizens, who
believe in fair play above all things,
and who realize that there is a consid-
cradle distance between indictment
and conviction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

other point was that the tenement law was
special legislation because Il was made APP
plicahle to New York City alone. The
court rejected both arguments and upheld
the law. "rhe chief Importance Of the
decision" according TO the New York
Tribune. us its establishment of the right
Of the community to be progressive and
enjoy the benefits Of scientific discovery
and sanitary Invention notwithstanding
the conservation OF vested rights. " II
this be the correct Interpretation Of the
decision. its effects will be far-reaching.
The issue in the case arises constantly UNI
der health and sanitation ordinances, and
every municipality has run up against II"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
MERRY JINGLEs.

did you call at Roxley's house?' asked
the young doctors wife.
Yes" replied the doctor, "and wish
he had sent for me sooner"
Gracious 10 he seriously il?'
mo; Just the contrary. I'm afraid he'll
be all right again before / get in half
dozen visits philadelphia Press.
ct wouldn't make a conhdante OF May"
said the conceited fellow with a self-satis-
fed smirk. "She told mo you said you were
crazy to. marry me. OF course. she's no
NO" interrupted Miss wise. "and she's
not even a good reporter. I didn't say
was, but should be Albany Journal.
Shakespeare was asked II Hamlet was
II don't know" he replied; ''the county
won't pay lot Of high priced alenists to
Thus we see the DISADVANTAGES Of living
in the spacious times-New York Sun,
Nan-why do you always call Mrs
Fe1thertop that nuisance when you
Fan-Because have a right to. There
is no rule for the pronunciation OF proper
names.-W ashington Herald.
Pop. is T. true that the word Adam
so they say. my SON."
AS things turned out, II was."-Balti-
more American. &c.
aOodiey-oh, come now, I wouldn't call
hin. a cadt"
of cad2
osoodley-weil, usually It is a fellow who
Is forever calling somebody else one
Philadelphia Catholic Standard.
when in doubt" said the weather
prophet, always predict something dis
agreeable"
what for7"
"If you're wrong people are 80 pleased
then they don't criticise you. "-Washington
Star
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
InEratitude of Autocracy.


The application to a charitable institu-
ton OF General Stoessel for funds enough
to keep a servant and the requirement by
the officers Of the institution Of a medical
certificate to the effect that his health de-
mands the services Of an attendant make
one wonder how the government in Russia
can excite any loyalty outside Of mere
personal interest when its public officials,
who risk their lives in its defense, are so
poorly rewarded. General Stoessel was an
unsuccessful man. but at least he did some
things he might have been remembered for
by those who should have shouldered some
OF the difficulties OF his task
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
TIE LODGING NOISE PERIL.


The st. Louis lodging house dis
aster was due to carelessness of con-
struction and failure of the authorities
to enforce the regulations for public
protection. The peril of FIRE and panic
in lodging houses in the cities is really
often greater than in theaters and
hotels, because the former are so much
more numerous and are likely to be
of cheap materials and by location and
arrangement i'll provided with exits
and Railways. Moreover, the natural
tendency is to neglect them in the
matter of official supervision, and their
patrons are mainly Of class not apt to
complain of neglect and violation Of
the law.
The only wonder is that there are
SO few disasters of the kind that has
jest befallen in st. Louis. In the
cities all over the country are thou
sands of cheap lodging places where
men are nightly herded, but equally
unprotected against sudden outbreak
of fire. Panic with frightful loss Of
life awaits in them only the careless
hestowal of a match or any one of in
Vulnerable probable contingencies.
There is hardly a city in which an
overhauling Of lodging houses and
stimulation of caution on the part of
both the authorities and property own
ers are not now urgently needed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

in the past toward the abolition Of the
worst fee abuses, most notably when
at the instance Of The Bee the salary
limit was fixed for the clerk OF the dis
trict court. but there is room for
further improvement in this direction
and the coming legislature should re-
spond to the demand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
Humiliation OF n Great state.
Co.

Is the man OF repute and accomplish
ment, the man OF civic pride and patriotic
spirit. the gentleman and the scholar, to
be debarred forever from serving this peo-
pie in the senate Of the United states7
Has II finally come to pass that the seats
OF Clinton and Marcy shall be filled only
by mountebanEs and bawds7
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Apprehension as to political control
in Iowa appears to have been we'll
founded. The fact that the average
republican majority for candidates be-
low the office of governor was only
about $4,000 indicates that the Hawk
eye state is wobbIing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

II the United States we're not facing
a complicated Chinese situation" II
might not be SO anxious to adjust the
Japanese problem in San Francisco on
a sound basis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Building operations in Omaha have
increased in eleven months 20 per
cent over the twelve months Of the
last season, and the end is not yet
This is one of the many significant
facts pointing toward omahas great
growth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

School ma'ams in Nebraska are re-
turning thanks today for an increase
in pay, the average salary last year
being IS a month higher than the year
before, with corresponding increase
for the present year. Nebraska is one
of the states in the union that under
takes to compensate the school teacher
for services rendered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

An Iowa college Is to benefit to the
extent Of 100000 from the Rock
efeller foundation. This viii give
some sensitive organs an opportunity
TO again raise the howl about tainted
money. The college is not at all
likely to refuse the assistance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Senator Alison's determination to
stay away from Washington until
after the holidays is no doubt aetuated
BY knowledge that there will be no
sores to heal untii after Christmas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

That "a little learning is dangerous
thing seems to be the official conclu-
sion of China after watching the man
euvers of the students who engineered
the recent boycott-and occldentals
will admit the justice of the conclu-
sion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

1t is now suggested that a peoples
lobby" be maintained at Albany dur
ing the next session of the New York
legislature. Something must be done
by the people" since Mr.. Hearst has
declared he will no longer contribute
to the campaign fund
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

When Jefr Davis reaches the United
States senate dignifed members of
that body may be compelled to come
to terms with Senator LaFollette in
order to make defense against the Ar
kansas waterspout.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Railroads, miners and dealers are
each pointing to the other as the one
responsible for the coal shortage in
Nebraska at present. 1t will be noted,
however, that the man who burns the
coal pays the bill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Who are the bards sublime that build
those grand. sweet stanzas bawled tumultu-
ously on the foot ball field? These ditties
must find their place In any good collection
Of American nursery songs. They reveal
the exact status OF "cuiture" primitive
culture-at the universities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Since the death of a railroad presi-
dent In collision. some railroad man
ayers may come to realize that safety
Of trains is more important than divi-
dends to stockholders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

When the public printer and con-
gress have adjusted their little con-
tention on the subject of simpllfed
spelling both sides may have a better
understanding Of the scope of execu-
tive power
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

An Omaha prize fighter has pro-
fessed religion and given up the prize
ring to go to work. This is a triumph
for the evangelist the police depart
ment could never have achieved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Mayor Jim still keeps an eye on the
future. His Dahlman Democracy is
being rehearssd and drilled and man
ipulatsd with the intention OF making
Il the smoothest. easiest running po-
litical machine ever formed in Omaha.
JacksOnians viii take due notice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

After all the alleged care exercised
by the German government, dynamite
in careless hands is as deadly in the
realm Of the kaiser as in less cautious
America.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Rather than complain OF the pro-
posed segregation of races in Cali
fornia schools, Japan might court the
comparison which would result be-
tween the races.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
BIoclIinR IA FIood Of words.

There Is a strong undercurrent OF sus-
picion, however, that when the Trans
mississippi Commercial congress adopted
Mr.. Bryan's two resolutions, II was done
largely out OF a courteous desire to keep
the peace, and not with a view Of outlln-
ing any future policy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Senator Willard has not yet been
able to determine whether he is a
candidate for reelection. The voters
Of Nebraska passed on this point sew
erRl weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

When the United States has brought
its coast defenses up to the standard
It may congratulate itself that there
is no way of testing their efficiency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

When Louisiana sugar planters begin
the importation OF Spanish laborers
they will probably ind that United
States statutes run In the black beit''
AT all times except on election day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Carping critics allege that the presi-
dents Thanksgiving turkey was passed
under express frank from Rhode
Island to. washington--but certainly
not If Tom Plat knew It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

The pending dissolution of the Re-
public Oil company is prima facie evil
dence that the Standard company has
created competitor" of stronger
parts,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Mark Twain's love for New England
must increase as its library boards
give Aim free advertising by barring
his recent book from the shelves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Inquiry at Salt Lake is beginning to
develop reasons that might account
for the retirement of Commissioner
Richards Of the general land office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
Unssemly CareIessnesa

Our continued prosperity is clearly max
ms some Of its benenciaries careless In
their methods For instance, lone robber
was captured while plying his vocation on
a train IN Missouri.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

In spite OF the new rules, Thanks
giving, in ending the foot ball season,
has proved true to name in all homes
where boys are boys.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
More Workcrz. Wore vases.

-. Louis Glohe-Democrat.
In the last four years at least 100000
adult workers have been added by immi-
grafton 70 the population OF the United
States. At the same time there has been
an advance IN wages. But as such growth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Present developments tend to show
a necessity for giving criminal iuris-
diction to Senator Heyburn's proposed
land courts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

The National Grange has declared against
free seed. The average congressman. how
ever viii continue 10 distribute II until
the nominating convention denounees the
practice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
Pass IL Up,
u-L--- a.

Having produced a new lemon, the De-
partment OF Agriculture asks the public to
take the puclSer out OF It's face and look
pleasant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

Don't kick when the turkey hash is
set before you today
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
sTATEMrNT or crRc1fI,ATIoN.

State Of Nebraska Douglas County. 50:
Charles 9. Rosewater. general manageT Of
The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OF run
and complete copies OF 'rhe Daily Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of OCT nhar 1ana trna fnllnMa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

subscribers leaving the city tent
DOrariIy should have The Bce
mailed TO them. Address viii he
changed as often Rs requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30
Sounding board Of Experience.

Most Of the objection to trial marriages
come from men and women who have
passed through marriage trials.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

cannot always last the suggestion that this
Is time to cultivate the saving habit is
good
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

9. G. ROSEWATER,I
General Manager
Subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day Of November, 1906
(Seal) NJ b. HUNGATEf
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-30

w D. Royce a Chicago booster IS in
Washington loaded with a proposition To
take over the entire United States Post
once department and run Il as a privnte
business, He contends that waste can he
eliminated and service given at one-half
the p-esent price making penny nost'Te an
actual fact. He represents large financial
interests which are behind the scheme.
The proposed corporation would perform
all services now rendered by the govern
ment department, carry out all treaty stip-
ulations and contracts and take the re-
ceipts from postal service as full compen-
satlon
Payment would he made into the United
States treasury OF an net profits over 2 per
cent on the capital invested.