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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
GovERNMENT or row. CITIES.

Radical changes in the plan of gov
eminent in Iowa cities are made posi-
BILE by the law just passed almost with
out opposition by the legislature at Des
Moines. The law applies to cities Of
$4,000, and while it was urged particu-
larly by Des Moines and became known
as 1.-THE Des Moines BILL" 1t is avail
able also in the cities Of Des Moines,
Dubuque, Davenport, Council Bluffs,
Sioux City, Cedar Rapids and Burling-
ton. The measure provides for abol-
ishment of the municipal machinery as
now constituted and substitutes for it
government by commissioners, follow
ing the. plan originally adopted in the
District of Columbia and afterwards
successfully inaugurated at Galveston.
The new Iowa law provides, in brief,
for a mayor and four councilmen-at-
large, chosen at an election in which no
party designations are made on the bal
lot. These five officials are to exercise
all powers and duties now held by the
mayor, city council, Board of Public
Works, Park commission, assessor, au-
ditor, treasurer, engineer and other ad-
ministrative and executive officers of
the city. The functions of the city gov
eminent are divided into five branches,
with one Of the five officials at the head
of each. Changes in the assignment
may be made at any time by a major
ity vote. All meetings of the council
must be open to the public and all mo-
lions be made in writing. All fran
chise ordinances must be submitted to
vote of the people All ordinances
apprOpriating money must be on file
with the city clerk at least one week
before final passage. All city employees
are to be under civil service regula-
TONS Itemized reports of expenses
shall be made monthly and copies fur
nished the daily papers and placed on
file in the public library. ANY ordi-
nance petitiOned for by % per cent Of
the voters must be passed by the coun-
Gil within thirty days or submitted to
vote of the people. The question Of
adopting this plan of municipal gov
eminent or the abandonment Of II after
once adopted, may be decided by vote
of the people of the city, on petition Of
10 per cent Of the voters.
For the problem of good city govern
ment the Iowa law is the most radical
plan offered for it's solution. Many pro-
visions of the measure will appeal
strongly TO friends Of good government
everywhere. 1t goes to the limit for an
absolute elimination of the party ma
chine in municipal affairs and for cen
tralization Of both authority and re-
sponsibility. Success will depend
largely upon the wisdom Of the voters
in drafting high grade officials for the
initial operation, Des Moines is al
ready preparing to try the experiment,
and the result will be watched with
keenest interest everywhere II the
plan works as well in practice as II
appears in theory by eliminating many
of the causes OF present widespread
dissatisfaction with existing forms OF
municipal government, 1t will furnish
an example for widespread imitation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

That changeling must still be occupy
ing Mayor "Jim's" office in the city
hall. That is self-evident from His
HOnor's latest proclamation, declaring
a ninety-day embargo on unmuzzled
dogs. This proclamation reads as il it
were written by Methodist preacher
instead Of by broncho-bustlng rope
thrower.' II II had been composed by
the real "Jimr it would have read
something like this:
Every dog is entitled to have his day, but
he must not be allowed to interfere with
the game Some Of my pals have reported
several cases where a worthless cur has
chewed up the cards and gotten away with
the chips. We won't stand for this sort Of
work any longer. Another thing against
the dog is that he sometimes breeds fieas.
Muzzle up.
incidentally It is whispered that dog
muzzles are for sale at the usual prices
at several places where Mayor Jim
is held In high esteem.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Aspirants for the republican presi-
dental nomination all agree that Mr..
Roosevelt may participate in the pre-
liminary campaign if he wishes to do
so. The announcement will be appre-
ciated by the president, who is always
bashful about taking a hand in affairs
without first getting permission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

The first session of the federal court
since the enactment of the new judicial
division law has just been held at Nor
folk. No cases being on the docket for
trial there, the judge and court officers
merely went through the forms of open
ing and closing sufficient to furnish a
basis for charging up mileage and fees
The judicial division bill is duly vindi-
Gated,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

The press of the country is commend
ing the supreme courts decision pro-
hibiting the use of the American flag
as an advertisement for a brewery
However, the history of American con-
quests in the Philippines and Porto Rico
shows that beer beats the constitution
In following the flag.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

President WincheL of the Rock
Island railroad says that there are 500
bills pending in fourteen state legisla-
lures in which his company is inter
ested. Nebraska, then, must be below
its proper proportion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Conductor Paur of Pittsburg is de-
handing $4,000 salary for next year
The conductors on the lines west Of
Pittsburg want an increase, also, but
are more modest In their demands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
Expenses of government.

The cost of government comes high In
this country. II all the money collected in
the form of taxes is assumed 70 be used
for that purpose, Americans in 1902 paid
s., TO9, $40 to have their affairs managed
for them. 1t Is a vast sum and it's ex-
penditure should bring better results than
II does.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

There is business in the northwest
TOR ali the railroads that may build into
the territory" says James J. Hin. This
is no news to the nation, outside OF
Wall street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
ANTICIPATION.
Houston Post.

Houston Post.
All, Easter day,
How we pine for you
And the drop-stitch hose
And the peek-a-boo,
And the bonnet. too,
That our wives will wear,
And the homely, plain,
And scanty fare
That will be for us
Till we've paid for that
Enhancing, lovely,
Be-blossomed hat,
An, we'll for men
That they take no care
OF the things they eat
Or the things they weari
II they did give thought
To the things they use
There would be no
Beautiful peek-a-boos.
II they gave a thought
To themselves or clothes
There would be no
Teasy drop-stitch hose.
There would be no bonnetB
To shade the eyes
vi NAAE nANE9 NAAA AAANAAalAA4
We love and prize,
No baby ribbon
In shoulder bows,
Hats, peek-a-boos,
Or dainty hose;
How sweet! How grandi
How sweet again
Is the fine unselflshness
OF meni
The male bird has
The gaudy coat,
The sweetest song
Trills from his throat;
Male animals are
Fairer far,
IT'S a known fact,
Than the females are;
Men turn all
Natures ways askew,
Oh, womanhood,
To be good to you.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Platform pledges are practically all
redeemed with the exception of the pri-
mary election law and the enactment
Of the primary election law is now only
question of adjusting details.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

When the trainmen on the Panama
railway learned that they were ex-
pected to carry Secretary Taft across
the isthmus and back. they promptly
demanded an increase OF wages.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Mr.. Hartman says he would be per
fectly willing to sit beside the president
and give him advice. 1t would be more
to the point If Mr.. Hartman would be
willing to sit beside the president and
take advice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

hero Of Manila by the American PEG
pie. They have lived in the place long
enough to satisfy the demands Of pa
triotlsm and are going into their own
home, which is well located. roomy and
comfortable, three attractions absent
from the Rhode Island avenue house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

A dispute is raging down in Texas
as 70 who should have the honor Of In
PRODUCING Colonel Bryan when he
makes his address to the assembled leg
islators. Strangely enough, no one Is
urging the name OF Senator Bailey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

The latest tip is that President Roose-
welt wants Mr.. CoFtelyou to succeed
him. Mr.. Cortelyou has occupied about
all the positions at the cabinet table
except the head of it,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
Furnished the Fuel.

IaIIIIIIUIV aIIleIIVaH'
The president of the Santa Fe railroad
charges the public hostility to the railroads
to President Roosevelt. and says that the
president started brush fire that de-
veloped into eonhagratiOn. He neglects
to mention the fact. though. that the rail-
roads supplied the kindling
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Senator Rayner of Maryland says the
day of bosses with the democratic
party is over" The one alluring at
traction of the democratic party is that
every member of It is his own boss.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

The state senate has three times re-
fused even to confer with the house
about adjournment. Apparently our
Nebraska lawmakers are for once anx-
ious to give full measure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Western bankers seem to have felt
the effects of the Wall street panic only
to the extent Of being asked to loan
money at high rates of interest to help
the high fnanciers out of the middle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Railroad managers appear to fear
they will be placed in the mollycoddle
class IL they do not put up. fight
against state laws reducing transporta-
lion rates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
Fodder for AN Needs.

Never fear but that the breakfast food
manufacturers will rise to the occasion and
furnish the public with different brands
Warranted TO make a man mollycoddle or a
prize fighter. according to the package he
selects.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Boston reports the catch of the first
mackerel of the season The "fresh
mackerer on the restaurant menu card
can not, then, be more than a year old
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

According to Mayor "Jim's" decree
no fashionable up-to-date Omaha dog
VIII be in style without new Easter
muzzle Of the latest make and pattern.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Quarantine officials at Colon showed
Speaker Cannon some of the disadvan-
tages Of standing pat when a man
wants to get ahead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Judge Rosalsky OF general sessions who
rose to the bench from the streets of the
East Side, where he sold newspapers and
incidentally learned the ways OF all East
siders. good and bad and who. since he
became judge. has been very severe with
criminals convicted In his court. was robbed
recently. Burglars entered his home, at
"a Rivington street, and took $500 worth
OF jewelry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Men who have a mania for playing nickel
in-the-slot machines should buy a money
saving clock recently invented by a New
York man. In order to wind II, the owner
must drop in a nickel. II he keeps the
clock going, he must save at least 80 cents
a week. The Slot machine fend might
carry the idea further by providing a slot
attachment on the front door which would
compel ham 10 drop a quarter every time
he came home after II o'clock at night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

South Omaha is plastered all over
with injunctiOns but no injunction has
been issued yet to prevent the people
voting for consolidation with Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Former Senator Burton pretends that
he refused a pardon offered him by
President Roosevelt Burton has GER
tainly reformed II he is able to refuse
anything offered him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Perhaps Walter Noise feels offended
that he was not asked by the governor
to procure that missing police board
resignation for him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

OF course Mr.. Hearst has left the
democratic party. 1t was all he could
do after trying unsuccessfully to take
II with him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Pennsylvania act in unwilling a
statue to Commodore Barry as "the
father of the American navy" looks like
a direct slap at Richmond Pearson Hob
son,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
Absence Makes Hearts Grow Ponder
-.

1t is limited that Secretary. Taft is taking
long chances in leaving the United States
and permitting his boom to take care of IT.
self; but Mr.. Bryan's boom was much
largerNwhile he as out Of the country than
It is now
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
Cheer unI

Washington Herald.
The railroad presidents should cheer up
Only a short time now and everybody will
be abusing the umpires.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

II bridge whist is a disease, as now
claimed, the doctors ought to begin cut
ting ii out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
PIayInE OId Fnvoritea.

Washington Star.
The Grover Cleveland presidential chat
always comes along at the same time of
year when the fish story begins to loom UP.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Reports from the south are that the
birds and base bail teams have started
north.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

The Match trust has managed to
scratch 100000 surplus out of it's
business for the last year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Canine talk in Omaha: as my muz-
Jle on straight"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
DOrarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

man of 5O wouldn't youT''
Preserved? He's pickledr-Chicago Tri-
bune.
stella-Have they family plate3
! Jsck-No, but they have cousin who
once touched the home plate.-New York
Sun.
He-It always makes me feel sad when
she-Ah IN sympathy with your audi
Ience, suppose.-Philsdelphia Inquirer.
But George. you promised you'd Be q
We'll you see, mamma, / was just tryin'
What did ia / tell tell Aunt M Matilda7''
You told her l was promisin child
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"You got raise in pay, didn't your
YES. YES. but It didn't do me any good" '
II talk in my Sleep and my wife found
out about II. "-Cleveland Leader.
I'm quite positive" said Miss Lovelorn.
that he loves me great deal"
How do you know demanded Miss
Hardman.
Now. don't fool yourself. You, can't
signs. "-Philadelph' -ess.
II only write wh1.. ..e spirit moves me-"
remarked the attic poet.
"But. suppose the spirit doesn't move you
at the shrine Of genius"
SIN that case the landlady does" replied
the poet sadly.-Philadeiphia Record.
yes, ma am" the convict was sayingl
I'm here fist for tryin' to fatter rich
man."
THE ideal" exclaimed his prison visitor.
Yes, ma am. / 1ist tried to initiate his
signature on q check. Philadelphia Press.
'T SHOULD think monarchs had very
gloomy lives"
why so2"
Because when they start in, It is with
hail all around, followed by reign
Baltimore American.
Confidential Friend-Didn't the idea ever
occur to you that you ought to use part
OF your wealth In endowing a school for
journalism
Wealthy Politician with exceeding BIT.
terness)-Noi The idea has occurred 10 me
q thousand times that I'd like to endow q
school for the suppression Of joprnalismi-Z
Chicago Tribune
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Three boys were convicted in the court
of general sessions the other day for rob-
berry. One of them was an alumnus of the
Elmira reformatOry. In announcing the
verdict the foreman said that the jurors
recommended extreme mercy for the Ell
mira graduate. The Judge thought a mis-
take had been made and asked the fore
man about it.
mo" said the foreman, the jurors feel
that the boy was led to commit this rob-
berry by. the two others
The judge had the boy arraigned
did your companions lead you into COM
hitting this robbery he asked.
mot on your life." said the boy.
Everybody laughed, including most Of the
Jurors. Two Of them looked very sheep
ish. and 1t turned out that they were the
ones who insisted on the recommendation
with the verdict, otherwise they would not
have voted for conviction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, IS;
Charles c. Rosewater, general mansgfL
Of The Bee Publishing company being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OF Lull
and complete copies of The Daily, Mornl NJ,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during thS
Month Of EnhrtIa 1917 was q fOllOWA:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey are moving
from the house that was given to the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
A SMILE on TWO.

You'd consider Boozer well preserved
man of 90, wouldn't your"
Preserved? He's pickledr'-Chicago Tri-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
Spring Announcement 1907

We are now displaying a most
Complete line Of foreign novelties for
spring and summer wear.
Your early inspection is invited,
as It will afford an opportunity of
choosing from a large number of ex-
elusive styles.
We import in Single suit
length" and a suit cannot be dupli-
Gated.
An order placed now may be de-
liyered at your convenience.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

NET loldAs ssssrsss sssss' 'SsSfeSt
Daily average. Observation-Disclosures. Sl,677
CHARLES G. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed I'm my presence and sworn to
(SeaD M. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

He-It always makes me feel sad when
I play the plano.
She-Ah. IN sympathy with your audi
ence, i CONGRATULATIONS Inquirer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29
ROUND ABour NEW york.
RippIes on the Currept OF Life In the
Metropolis.

Whatever may be the actual mental con-
dition Of Harry X Thaw IN one respect
he does not differ from a multitude Of peo-
pie TO whom a hint Ct lunacy would be a
mortal insult Thaws bump OF supersti-
tion r. well developed. A correspondent Of
the Pittsburg Dispatch relates that when
a crank from Chicago wrote to him that
he would be freed on st. Patricks day he
looked forward to March II with much anx-
iety only 20 be doomed TO disappointment
Another writer advised Thaw 90 carry his
gray ulster every time he entered the court
room because tho garment was a talsman
and would bring good luck. That the pris-
oner followed the advice Of the writer there
is no doubt because the other day. when
the temperature reached 20 in the court
room he left the Tombs carrying the heavy
overcoat under his arm. Another man ad-
vised Thaw by letter TO allow his hair to
grow until the Jury had rendered a verdict.
Perhaps that Is the reason his long dark
brown hair needs trimming and is so I'M
kempt. Prisoners, after they have been con-
fined in the Tombs, or any other prison, for
that matter. for a length Of time naturally
grow superstitious Thaw, however, devel-
oped that failing years ago and II is said,
often visited phrenoogists and clairvoyants
and frequently needed their advice Dur
ing his Incarceration In the city prison a
number of fortune tellers and spiritualists
have endeavored to secure an audience
with him. Thaw carries a rabbits foot in
his vest pocket every time he enters the
court room. This was sent him from Vir-
ginia by a pickaninny who wrote that II
saved negro from the gallows
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Twenty idols from the Congo district of
Africa, where few months ago they were
worshiped by savages. are part of a col
lection of ouriosities just presented to the
American Museum of Natural History by
three trustees of the institution. The col
lection. which embraces LOO specimens,
was obtained from Richard Douglas, who
returned recently from Africa, and is the
largest of its kind In America. It is espe-
cially valuable as it shows many similari-
ties between the industrial art OF African
tribes on the one side and that of the
North American Indians and the ancient
Mexicans on the other. The Congo collec-
ton Of war knives, clubs and spears and
war shields alone forms a notable ethno-
logical exhibit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

/ Stella-Have they family plate3
Jack-No, but they have a cousin who
once touched the home plate.-New York
C.av,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

James Reilly, the village blacksmith, was
recently elected president Of North Pei
ham, a Manhattan suburb, after a pictur-
csque campaign as an independent He had
been ignored by both parties, in spite of
the fact that his administration had been
the most economical in the history of the
village. So he decided to run again for
vindication, and between shoeing horses
and setting carriage tires he succeeded in
calling enough citizens into his shop to
sign a petition enabling him to get his
name on the official ballot When ques-
toned as to the emblem he desired to run
under, the blacksmith said: THE old anvil
has always been good enough for me-
guess 1t is good enough now" Accord
ingly James Reilly, blacksmith, indepen-
dent candidate for president" was printed
under the anvil. Both republicans and DEM
ocrats thought they had MIN beaten this
time, but when the votes came to be
counted Reilly had a majority Of thirty-five.
On election morning as the commuters,
eager to catch their trains for New York,
rushed up to the polling place to cast
their ballots, they were met by the black
smith, who said to each one: 81 want you
to think Of Jim Reilly and II bird eye
view of his administration doesn't satisfy
you that he is entitled to reelection,
ask you to vote against him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

Six New York and Brooklyn breweries
have been consolidated with a stock and
bond capitalization Of s19,5OO.0OO, Of which
81, 10000 will be issued. The assets of
ali the companies as computed by &C
countants are little under SSoOOOOO The
profits of the companies last year we're
almost 100000. But profits Of over 12 per
cent do not look good-except to the man
who is getting them-and It Is thought
more modest to make the capital larger
and the dividends smaller. Six per cent
on the bonds to be issued would take
$4,000 Of the profits and leave $4,000 on
the basis of last years business for divi-
dends on $1O.5OO.OOO OF shares. The net
profit per barrel of beer after charging
Of all expenses bad debts. cost of manage
ment, salaries and depreciation, was 80
cents in 1901, $1.O5 in 1906 and N.06 last
year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

you got raise in pay, didn't your
Yes, but It didn't do me any good"
why not2'
II talk in my sleep, and my wife found
out about it."-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-29

but George, you promised you'd be
good boy"
We'll, you see mamma, was just tryin'
to make true what you told Aunt Matilda"
What did / tell Aunt MatildaF
You told her / was a promisin' child
Cleveland Plain Dealer