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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
WATERING OIL STOCK.
standard Method of Mixing Two Re-
pugnant Liquids.
philadelphia Record.


There are renewed reports that the Stand
ard OIL company will throw a tub to a
whale and try to placate public sentiment
by watering it's stock. To increase the
capital from 800, OOO. 900 to 5000 10000 would
accomplish two things which are supposed
TO be important. II would make the divi-
dends only about one-sixth as high as they
are-say or Z per cent, instead of IS to
10. Who would think OF attacking a cor
poration whose dividends were no more
than 6 or per cent? BY increasing the
stock the managers would have an add
tional article to dispose of. They now sell
petroleum and its products; they would
then also sell shares. II is assumed that
the public would be more friendly to the
prosecuted combination II stock were dis
tributed through the community.
The scheme has some merits from the
point Of view of the men now in control
of the company. II they increased the cap
ital to S60O 900 they could offer 800 ,OoO
TO the public. and sell Il perhaps at a pre-
MUM and put that money in their pockets,
and they would still be the owners OF two
thirds OF the concern and pocket two
thirds OF the profits and all the profits they
could make on the money paid TO them for
the stock They might do even better.
They might sell common stock and attach
most of the profits and all the voting
power to the preferred stock.
The only merit OF the Standard Oil is
that It has not watered It's stock and sold
its shares. We advise IT not to throw
away it's only virtue in an efrort to win
popularity. Such reports as 1t would have
to make II 1t listed It's stocks on the ex-
changes would not satisfy the public, and
the new shareholders would not be numer-
Gus enough 10 control public sentiment. A
better plan would be 20 leave the capital
iEation where Il is and abandon corrupt
practices and treat it's rivals and the pub
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

The Omaha Grain exchange has a
new chief grain inspector, who comes
from Chicago to take the position. The
work of the grain inspector can make
or break the grain market. People
who send grain to this market must
have absolute confidence in the impair
TALLY of the inspection. So long as
this is guaranteed the prestige OF
Omaha as a grain center is sure to
grow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

AS the consumer will be compelled
to pay the cost of inspection of meat
under, any condition, the real question
is whether he shall pay it indirectly
through the government or directly to
the packers. Experience with coal OPP
orators would tend to prove that it is
cheaper for the government to foot the
bill since 10 per cent advance in cost
may mean % per cent advance in
price.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

The county board has made a stroke
of business in collecting $23,50O of
back taxes from the Omaha Water
company, which had been held up by
appeal to the courts, the consideration
of the dismissal of the appeal being
the acceptance of the assessment re-
turn OF the water company for the
present year without increase. Taken
by itself this might be a. good PROPOSE
ton, but as an example TO other tax
payers It is decidedly vicious. Sup
pose some other individual or corpora
ton resists the tax assessed upon 1t
this year and then next year proposes
to capitulate in return for further con-
cessions. The assessment and collec.
top of taxes must be absolutely with
out favor II It is to be fair and just to
all concerned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

The decision of Attorney General
Moody to institute suits against rail-
roads which have violated the safety
appliance law indicates a disposition
TO see that the railway attorneys earn
their salaries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
Pnt salt on Il.

The story that President Roosevelt has
picked Taft for the republican nomination
may be taken with the usual grains OF
allowance. The president thinks well Of
Taft, but he knows he will not be nom
mated unless the masses OF the party share
that opinion. 1t will be the open season
for nominations in 1908.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Wisconsin democrats have inaugu-
rated the innovation OF adopting a
platform two months before candidates
are TO. be nominated. The plan claims
the advantage OF placing principles be-
fore men at least so far as time is con-
cerned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Irrespective of who may build it or
-
where it may be located, Omaha is
sadly in need of new modern fire.
proof hotel that would enable 1t to
entertain guests in the same style as
do other cities of Omaha's size and
pretensions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Perhaps, after all, Harry Thaw's
early marital experiences will stand
him in good stead when he undertakes
to escape the penalty for murder by
pleading insanity!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
Mr.. Moody's Temptins Opportunity
Springfield Republican.

II Mr. Moody dan send the Standard OH
magnates 20 Jail he will be able 70 retire
from the cabinet with a professional halo
worth siooOc0 year. Having lost hts
Beef trust case, Mr.. Moody needs a rouslng
legal triumph. And had you thought that n
he should nail Rogers or Rockefeller Il
might make him a presidential candidate.
possibly OF Mr.. Roosevelt's own pickinsf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Interested constituents should learn
n speeches 70 be mailed them by rep
resentatiyes were delivered before OF
after o'clock before deciding what
effect they had upon legislation. Night
sessions are merely schools Of oratory
for the pending campaign.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
Cause for Wonder.

In view of the vast amount Of poison
foods and medicines we are ad-
vised the public. has been consuming, the
wonder is not 80 much that any of us
have survived as what the doctors and
undertakers will do for living when the
pure food law prevents us from poisoning
ourselves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

That peoples party conference at
st. Louis may result In the formation
of new party, but it will never create
the enthusiasm produced by the
Omaha platform"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
The Irony of Fate.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore AHASIlCdu
The irony OF fate was exhibited when
President Roosevelt signed a bill allow
ing him S25.OOO year for travelling ex-
penses on the same day upon which MEM
bers of congress had to bow TO public
opinion and cut off their supply of rail-
road passes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Two of the holdup men convicted of
murder in our district court have been
sentenced to be hanged on a Monday
instead OF on the proverbial Friday
The twentieth century must be dlssi-
pating lot OF old superstitions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Members of the Duma are progress
ing rapidly in political methods. They
are now delivering as speeches matter
rejected as news by the press censor
and the government has no power TO
suppress the papers which report the
speeches.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

oklahomas problem is to make a
constitution which will be trust tight.
combine high and corporation strong
without being so rigid as to keep capt.
tai out of the new state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

For information of inQuirers we
would say that for the coming prl-
mary. July 8, polls will be open in
Omaha and South Omaha from a. m.
TO . p. m. and in the country precincts
from ~ noon to Q D. m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

VIII the lawyers who have been the
chief benefciaries Of the water works
litigation appeal the city's case to the
supreme court? Will a duck swim?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
The way of the Keystoners.

Governor Cummins appears to be win
ming his tight for denomination in Iowa.
Governor Cummins is an old Pennsyl-
vanian, and Pennsylvanians are in the
habit OF winning their fights wherever
they 60
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Speaker Cannon. says congress will
continue in session until its work is
finished, but as there is difference OF
opinion as to its work the information
is still somewhat indefinite.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Since Pennsylvania democrats have
also declared for Bryan ne will have a
sympathetic feeling for the man to be
endorsed by Mississippi republicans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Rock Island would not be true to its
name If 1t let the Milwaukee and Bur-
lington railroads have its streets with
out a contest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

. Allentown may rest assured that the
best way to secure the removal of the
Pennsylvania state constabulary is by
maintaining peace and good order.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

Why do you suppose people look on
blondes generally as frivolous?"
Il don't Know. unless II is because they
are naturally light-headed. - Baltimore
American.
1T III makes me red hOt!" murmured the
What does3' sang the anvil.
on; the air that bellows puts on"
Then the hammer struck him savage
blow and he didn't try to be funny any
more,-Philadelphia Press.
,,, Are you, going to take your son into
has NS S6rT nST: Im going to wait until he
plncott's Magazine.
SIS he so very rich?''
is he! Just count the number OF news
paper correspondents who are trailing him.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
us there any available substitute for rub
be .!yY asked the instructor of the class.
the fair goods. Il think stare or cape
Is just as good.-Chicago Tribune.
Mr.. Mcsosh (reading)-Great Scott, A
camel can work for a week without drink
Mrs. Mcsosh-Huh! And YOU can drink
for week without working
And silence fell.-Cleveland Leader.
Yes" said the professor; the doctor is,
a self-educated man. and he fairly wors
ships his her"-Chicaso Tribune.
What do you suppose all the doctors
and lawyers are going to do that the coll
| leges are turning outY'
That's easy; take the public in."-Bslti-
more American.
Knicker-What makes that summer hotel
so popular7
Bocker-The acoustic properties OF the
veranda.-New York Sun
Editor (referring to manuscript)-Some
OF your figures are faulty, Here. for In
stance, you say The hungry mirror, as she
stood In front OF It, eagerly seemed to
seize her lovely features and SO forth.
How can you think of a mirror as being
hungry" for anything?
Contributor-Thats all right, sir. Didn't
you ever hear OF things that were food for
on?"-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
The Man and m. whistle.

Chicago Tribune.
Steve Elkins notes that poor men whistle
more than rich men do; hence they are
happier. But the poor man frequently
pays dearly for his whistle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

The senate committee on intero-
ceanic canals has decided not to visit
the canal zone this summer. Panama
is more attractive as a winter resort.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
Down to Real Business,
PHILADELPHIA Press.

II is now up to Europe to sit UP and
take notice that the United States is about
to adopt an adequate meat inspection bill,
which will prevent any misunderstanding
in the future as TO the cleanliness and
wholesomeness of such products.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
A Popular DIAGNOSIS.
New York Tribune.


When man begins 20 jeer at reform
1t is pretty safe indication that he has
a pain in his head instead of in his
stomach. ~n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

lie with some regard for law and fair
dealing. The people are not going TO be
deceived about the profits Of the concern
by distributing them over a larger nom
inal surface of capital.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porariIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address VIII be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

II is just possible for those million
dollar rains to come a little too often.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

A New Yorker who has Just returned
from London has a very decided opinion
OF the talk Of the men and women in the
smart set as It is called at the capital
For absolute Stiffness" he said to
Sun reporter, recommend the way
in which the most fashionable per-
sons in London abbreviate their words
II il thought the smsTtest kind OF
talk, and the persons who indulge in II be-
lieve they are the last word Of fashion.
Imagine the effect however, when a full
grown man says: Has anybody seen my
umley| That last word means his UNI
brella. Or imagine a full-grown woman,
apparently in possession OF all her senses,
saying: Isn't IL terry to have neury on
such a divey dsyY Translated into Eng
fish that means, Isn't II terrible TO have
neuralgia on such a divine day?' After an
hour Of this kind Of thing the average
man begins 10 feel that he has softening OF
the brain"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION,
State OF Nebraska. Douglas County, IS;
G. c. Rosew water general manager Oh Inc
Bee Publishing Company, pelng duly sworn,
says that the actual number OF TUT ano
complete copies OF The Daily, Mornlng
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month Of Nav 1909. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

c. C. -RosEwATER
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn TO
before me this 4th day of June, 1906.
(SeaD NJ B. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Yes" said the professor; ''the doctor is =.
self-educated man, and he fairly wors
ships his acher."-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

What do you suppose all the doctors
and lawyers are going to do that the col
leges are turning out2"
That's easy; take the public in."-Balti-
more American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

THAT corner gin mill does more business
than all the other three corners put to-
gether." said Harlem cop, pointing to a
saloon which had a big iron watering
trough in front and where a dozen teams
were awaiting their chance to drink. "a
year ago the proprietor didn't have any
more business than he could handle, when
he hit on the idea Of that watering trough
He got permission 10 put It up. and after
II was working his trade picked up in a
hurry. II seems that almost every driver
who passes the trough takes pity on his
team and stops. While waiting for his
horses TO drink the driver accumulates a
small thirst and does some irrigating him
self. The boss has had to hire two more
bartenders and they are kept on the Jump
all the time ! would advise any saloon
keeper who has kick coming on his bust
ness to put in a watering trough"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Mr. McSosh (reading)-Great Scott! A
ing.
Mrs. McSosh-Huh! And you can drink
Tor a week without working
And silence fell.-Cleveland Leader
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Knicker.what makes that summer hotel
so POPULAR
Bocker-The acoustic properties Of the
veranda.-New York Sun.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

is there any available substitute for rub
Dern asked the instructor of the class.
Yes, SIR, answered Miss de Muir, one Of
the fair goods. II think stare or cape
Is just as good-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

A man with new ideas of the duty of a
mayor toward the people of the big town
took possession of city hall last Saturday
He is Patrick F. MCGOWAN. president Of
the Board of Aldermen, who is to occupy
Mayor McClellan's chair Tor ten weeks
while the latter is in Europe Mr.. Nc
Gowan, to use popular expression. will
''camp on the Sob constantly seven days
a week. During the next thirty days Act
ing Mayor MCGOWAN will be unable, under
the new charter. to appoint or discharge
any city officials, but after that he will
have full power to make any changes that
Mcclellan himself could make were he
here. Mr.. MCGOWAN said he had no ap-
pointments or dismissals in view. He will
go into office with no outstanding quarrels
with anybody to interfere with his official
relations He will stick tight to the place
and will not interfere with the admins
tration OF the departments unless some
special evil crops up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

rs he so very rich? '
is he! Just count the number OF news.
paper correspondents who are trailing him.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
ROUND ABOUT NEW YORK
RippIes on the Current of Life In tn
Metropolis.


Metropolis.
The activities and versatility Of the press
agent is a source Of wonder and admirs-
ton for readers. Much OF the inventive
skill credited to this genius, however,
rightly belongs to others who care less for
the limelight. An instance of the kind IL
related in Success by Samuel Mervin. 1t
has to do with Thompson q Dundys IA
nous Luna park aggregation Of shows at
Coney Island. The press agents for Coney
Island had worked up an elephant STORY"
which they found themselves unable TO
carry through. The plan was to announce
that an elephant had wandered away and
lost himself They started the thing in
the papers. and then tangled up their
scheme so badly that It was laid before
Frederic Thompson. He took hold of IT,
hired a furniture van, carted an elephant
by night, up through Brooklyn, across the
bridge, through downtown New York to
the Battery, and by ferry to Staten Island
In the early dawn the elephant was turned
loose, and being an elephant, he naturally
took TO the water. A sleepy policeman found
him wading ashore, and with the help Of
a tramp who said he had once worked with
a circus at was the trainer in disguise),
kept him in custody until Thompson could
send around for him. The afternoon papers
announced that the elephant had swan the
lower bay from Coney Island to Staten
Island. A tug captain reported sighting tho
beast in mid-channel. The Staten Island
police captain wrote to Thompson & Dundy
to suggest that they do something" for
the tramp who had so nobly helped them
out The newspapers, though they smelled
mouse, had to give 1t up, and from that
day to this certain shrewd reporters have
wondered how that elephant really got to
Staten Island. 1t will be readily seen that
to carry through so wild an exploit called
for nerve and skill. The tug captain was,
of course, subsidized. But the habits Of
that longshore policeman had to be OBJ
served pretty carefully before the elephant
could be successfully planted" on the
beach. II was even necessary to induce
the ferry captain at the Battery to back
out and receive the van on the forward
deck. because it was too high to pass
through the boat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

1t is queer tangle which prevails in the
New York City gas situation. United
States court has enjoined the state and
local authorities from enforcing the sO-cent
gas law OF the last legislature. which 80
far has left the Consolidated Gas company
free to collect the old rate of 81, subject
to the final disposition OF the case. The
appellate division OF the state supreme
court has now sustained injunetions re-
straining the company from cutting OF the
supply OF gas in cases of refusal to pay
more than so cents. The position OF the
court is that a state law is to be presumed
constitutional until adJudged otherwise at
inal hearing by a court of competent
jurisdiction. This decision makes 1t pos
sible for consumers to obtain gas at 50
cents pending final disposition of the
case-they being subject to an additional
payment of 20 cents in case the company
succeeds In overthrowing the law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28
e 'RosEwATER EDITOR

Entered at Omaha POstOfnOs as second
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-28

Are you going to take your son into
business with your"
NOT now I'm going to wait until he
has forgotten all he's been taught Lip
pncotts Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-27
POPULATION Is
NEARING $4,000
LOS ANGELES GROWS 10000 IN
A YEAR
Census Takers Expect to Have Their
Reports Ready in Fortnight.
$4,000 Children Attend
Sessions Regularly

While Chinatown is decreasing in
population, according to the second
census report made by Bert L. Farmer,
school census marshal, in all other Sec
tions of Los Angeles the increase in
the number of actual residents is
great.
The directory census placed the pop
ulation of Los Angeles at 229,300, but
the school census, which is considered
to be the more accurate of the two.
places the number at $4,000, or an in
crease over last year of 1896.
The increase of the population of the
Russian quarter is especially noticeable
and the Jewish portion shows an in
creasing ratio.
The number of school children in Los
Angeles is $4,000, this being the num-
ber who are actually going to school.
The number of those who, owing to
their years, should attend is not given.
1t is thought by Marshal Farmer that
the school census will be completed by
May 10. The census takers are now
engaged in making their reports and
are working in the basement of the
Grand avenue school house.