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Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
wHnRr uRrp1r IS nuE.

The successful outcome OF the cam
paign for the taxation OF railway ter
minals for city purposes on the same
basis as other city property is the result
OF the persistent and unremitting fight
waged for years by The Bee and its
editors to secure a more equitable distri-
button Of the tax burdens.
While the fight for terminal taxation
would never have been started but for
The Bee and would never have been
carried to a victorious finish but for The
Bee, there are others who contributed
toward achieving the result, particularly
in the closing stages, to whom credit is
due.
Credit is due to the old tax committee
of the Real Estate exchange, chief
among them G. f. Harrison, Fred d.
wead and William G. IRE, for prelimin-
airy work.
Credit is due to the last republican
state convention, and particularly it's
resolutions committee, for inserting the
terminal tax plank in the platform.
Credit is due to Governor George L.
Sheldon for bringing the subject to the
front as a campaign issue during his
canvass Of the state.
Credit is due to the lawyers who drew
the bills and revised them-Henry w.
Pennock, T. ]. Mahoney and ex-Judge
John ]. Sullivan.
Credit is due to the sponsor Of che
bill, Henry T. Clarke, r., who cham
pioned it in the house, where the real
onslaught was made.
Credit is due to the entire Douglas
delegation, in both senate and house,
who stood manfully to their guns from
the first siege to the railway surrender.
Credit is due to a few of the fusion
members in both senate and house, who
rose above partisan narrowness and
supported the measure because 1t was
just and fair.
Above all, credit is due to the pledge
keeping republican legislators of both
houses. who went on record as often as
necessary to redeem the party's promises
and refused to be led astray either by
confusing misrepresentation of the rail-
road tax agents, or by the more tempt
ing inducements held out by the rail-
way lobbyists.
If virtue is its own reward, the enact
ment of this creditable piece of legisla-
ton will be credit enough to all who
have participated in producing it.
whether his part be large or small.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
SERMONS BOILED DOWN.

There is no but to the truth that God
is love.
man speaks most loudly during his
silence.
There can be no virtue in any but vital
religion.
A mans kick gives no indication of his
contribution.
The measure of the money mill is the
man II makes.
The only religion man has is that which
he gives away.
1t is better to be trained by trouble than
by train of 1t.
The man with the most brass in his face
often has the least.
The music of this world comes from
lives vocal with love.
He who eats things evil always is sure
that the world is rotten.
The best way TO convict sinners is TO
make saintliness concrete.
You must not Judge the world by the fact
that you can see little good out OF red eyes.
1t will take more than singing The
Sweet BY and BY" to bring the right now
and here"
It's hard to steer a straight course when
you keep your conscience in your pants
pocket.-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

only because he can not get goods fast
enough to supply bic customers. The
banker has no sense Of instability, but
is making money for himself and his
depositors by investments as good as
old wheat In the bin. The minister's
salary has been raised and he no longer
depends on donation parties or the back
door charity Of his neighbors The d.
rectors Of great industries are not AZ.
frighted by lack OF capital and have no
complaint other than the inability to Sc
cure sufficient workmen to man their
enterprises. The women are not mourn
ing over a lack of funds for the pur-
chase of plumage and fine raiment, but
on the contrary, occasionally try a
spell at the simple life as a change from
their customary luxurious mode of liv-
ing. The farmers are happy, the mer-
chants busy, the manufacturers pros.
Porous, the wage earners satisfied and
all nature wears a universal grin.
The only pessimists in the west are
those who are making money so fast
and having such Joy in life that they
are afraid It may not last. The number
Of these is few and the rest have a good
deal of fun in laughing at them. Come
west, Colonel Harvey. Come west.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Many citizens who have q reputation
for sObermindedness in other respects
have been exhibiting brain storm symp-
toms for some time over the reports
that have come from many training
camps of the work of the base ball
players preparing for the opening Of
the season. The sporting pages of the
newspapers have reflected the spirit OF
the awakening and the 'fan"-happy
diminutlve of fanatic-is having Ill sue
cess in appearing self-possessed and ra-
tional until the signal Batter up al
lows him to take. the lid or his en-
thusiasm and lend his virile vociferosity
to the national chorus Of glad acclaim
that invariably marks the initial indul-
gence in the greatest of outdoor sports.
Base balls hold on the American peo-
pie is copper riveted. Golf, yachting,
tennis racing, polo and other outdoor
athletics have their enthusiastic devo-
tees, but the total OF their followers
would have to be placed in the scatter
ing column in popularity contest with
base ball. 1t is nonpartisan, nonsec-
tartan, and appeals to all classes, from
the kindergarten to the inmates Of the
old folks home. Ordinarily well In
formed men who would have difficulty
in naming the members Of the presi-
dents cabinet can tell you glibly the
names Of the players in the big leagues
and the boys In the graded schools
learn more about percentage in figuring
out batting and fielding averages than
they do from text books.
The national sport, too, has great
ethical value as breeder Of enthusiasm
and interest. While the seasons cham
piOnships are usually settled in October.
the real fan keeps his dope" book CON-
plete by watching his favorltes in win
ter training, reading the accounts OF
trades and transfers and the reminis-
cences Of players who fight the sum
mer games over around the wood FIRE
Then comes the training season IN the
south. furnishing material for street
car conversation and speculation and
enlivening the tedium OF Office with the
jargon Of the bleaehers, a language that
is understood and its significance ap
preciated by the vast majority of Amer
ica's s5.OOO.OOO people.
While II is true that base ball has
been commercialized and is now a mon
ster business proposition, II has lost
none OF its hold over popular esteem
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
CONDITIONED PHILANTHROPY.

Trustees of the general educational
board who have been considering plans
fol the distribution Of the Rockefeller
donation for the aid of colleges have de-
cided to help those institutions that
first agree to help themselves. Mr.. Rock
efeller's contributions to this fluid now
hggrcrste $42,OOO,O0O, and tue impress
sion has prevailed that this sum, or the
interest derived from its investment,
was to be given outright TO colleges and
institutions of learning coming within
the requirements of the eligible list.
The trustees, however, announce plan
which provides for the distribution of
the fund among educational institutions
that become money raisers on their own
account and secure funds equal in
amount to the aid to be furnished from
the general educational fund.
The preliminary announcement for
the distribution of the fund shows out
right donations TO educational institu-
tons, aggregating S1,7O2,5 800, with as
surances that this sum will be increased
to S7,512,5OO, as rapidly as the institu-
lions so aided shall succeed in raising a
like amount. The effect of the distribu'
tion is simply the incentive offered by
the first liberal donation to the sub
scrlption list for the support Of the
educational institutions 1t means hard
work for the presidents of the institu-
lions to be benefited. 1t means that
each dollar donated by the general edu-
cation board shall be matched by dol
lar contributed from other sources. II
means a busy summer for the officers
and friends Of the small colleges, who
while regrettlng that the philanthropy
Of the general education board is so con
ditioned, must realize that money IL
money and need can not choose.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
pRospERIrY AND PEssIA1sM.

Colonel George Harvey, editor Of
Harpers Weekly and the North Ameri-
can Review, is evidently suffering from
the effects OF environment One OF the
big, capable editors of the country. the
colonel usually breaches the gospel Of
hope and keeps his face to the sunlight,
but one of his recent editorials fairly
exudes gloom with every syllable,
symptomatie of settled melancholy or
severe losses ON the stock exchange.
Here is an extract from It:
We wonder II the people throughout the
country are as glum as those who have
their being in the great city where It Is
our misfortune 10 live. Here everybody
rich man, poor man. beggar man-appeaIs
depressed. The thief alone, according 70
the newspapers. is blithe and gay; all 9TH
ers abide I'm an atmosphere. II not OF gloom,
at least Of meditation. tinctured with dis
content. Everybody Is cross-the merchant
because he Is obliged 10 transact more
business upon closer margin Of profit;
the banker, because high rates for money
do not cOVnterbalanee a sense Of instabil-
ity; the broker because only the elect
make gains in q declining market; the
manufacturer. because the greater cost OF
materials and higher wages exceed the en-
HANGED value OF his finished product; the
minister, because his mock Is sinful and In
different 20 the needs OF his family; the
directors OF great industries. because fur
Their expansion is estopped by capitals
fright at ofheial activities; women be-
cause landlord, grocer and butcher absorb
the increase In income and more. leaving
less than ever for plumaEs and fine raj
ment, and 50 It goes throughout the list
Al the risk Of offending Colonel Har-
vey's regular physician, who must be
solemn visaged dyspeptic, we pre-
scribe a trip through the west for the
distinguished editor OF Harpers and
guarantee a cure for his malady. lie
viii ind, as soon as he gets west OF the
Alleghenies that the merchant is not
cross over small profits aud is worried
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

According to his latest pronounce
ment, Colonel Bryan regards govern
ment ownership as the ultimate solution
of the railroad problem, which, in the
interval must be tackled through gov
ernment regulation. But as Mr. Bryan
insists in advance that all attempts at
regulation will be unsuccessful, why
should he advise wasted effort? Peo-
pie who believe in government regula-
ton will want the regulating done by
some one confident that 1t may be made
effective.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
AN EASTER VISION.


8. e. Kiser in the Record Herald.
The Easter bells we're ringing clear and
The .O Easter lilies nodded pure and white;
1 fingered to behold the moving crowd,
Ana wondered at the splendor Of the
sight.
To bring about the spectacle l saw.
OF all the shoulders prematurely bent
OF all the, artiful lodging of the law,
That he who came to Danish wrong and
with toil-brused hands might thus be
I heard the swish of silks and saw the
OF gems half hid in many costly fold:
l saw the lavish evidence Of cash
And thought OF little faces pinohed
1 watched obsequious servants bending low
And saw the ragged rabble pushed.
saw old women rOuged and proud ~
The vulgar vanity of worldly pride;,
/ thought of all the wrongs that had been
For such tribute" to poor Mary's Son.
Lo. there was one who whispered: FOL
And. turning from the scene that was
He led me to the haunts of poverty
And sadly pointed out the sorrow there.
looked upon old men stin young IN
Too weak TO WELD the tools with which
they wrought;
/ saw Daie Women tolling and through
tears
Regard the poor rewards their tOilins
brought
And from the deadly novels all about
Were people bearing little collins out
Then, while the Easter bells rang loud
and clear
He bade me follow stin and from these
drear go,
Surroundings took me TO a splendid
He showed me peaceful cities free from
where no one suffered for another's
Where brotherhood was not an empty
And no man coveted beyond his need;
I saw the world from want and warning
And knew that I beheid what is to be.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
GALL OF THE COUNTRY.
Demand for Farm Labor Urgent I'm
Eastern states.
CLEVELAND I,eader

Cleveland Leader.
The latest bulletin issued by the free
employment offices maintained by the state
Of Massachusetts, presents a most instruc-
tive contrast between the desire Of un-
dreds Of clerks to get new places and the
dearth Of laborers on the farms. It is an
nounced that 1000 farm hands are wanted.
The pay offered is from s1s 70 $50 a month,
with board and lodging. II Is also stated
that 500 clerks of various classes have en-
rolled their names as applicants for sit
uations. 1t is safe to say that many of
these seekers for employment have no hope
Of getting the equivalent OF $50 month
and their board, or even $40 a month,
clear OF board and lodging.
Massachusetts, is an urban state. Only a
small fraction of it's people live in the
country. II Is a commonwealth OF cities
and towns. Its factories make its farms
seem OF relatively little Importance. In
states which have fewer cities and far more
land under cultivation, the contrast be-
tween the abundant supply Of clerks and
the lack of farm laborers Is even more
striking than It is in Massachusetts.
The call Of the country grows louder
every year. It will yet be heard above the
hum and roar OF the machinery OF trade
and industry in the cities so clearly that
there will be an equaIizing Of the oondi-
lions Of employment. There win be a better
supply Of workers on the farms and less
pressure for places to earn a living as
clerks in stores and ofiaes. The rural dis
trlcts of America grow steadily moro at
tractive, always more favorable for full
and rounded life. The country Is coming
slowly but surely into ats own, for work
and for residence,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
POIitenesa with the slam.
VUaabin~4Op Doat

II lie an encouraging exhibition Of the
friendly relations between the United
States and Japan when this country is able
to shut out Jap laborers as obnoxious
aliens, without protest from Japan, 80 long
as the door is slammed with scrupulous
politeness. The wonder is that this simple
process was not discovered before. 1t may
also be wondered how long the plan will
last, after the Japanese discover that they
are on a plane with the Chinese, except as
to the quantity OF politeness showered upon
them
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Il is estimated that the salaries in the
major leagues alone aggregate more
than $2,5O0OO0 a year and more than
100000 people attended the games in
the National and American leagues last
season. There are thirty-hve minor
leagues in the country, composed Of 226
clubs, and this does not include the
college and amateur organizations that
flourish in every section Of the nation.
All other sports combined can not mus
ter such a showing Of membership and
interest. May the best teams win.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT.


Chicago Reoord-Herald; II there is such
a thing as a personal devil the Bible trust
must be affording him a good deal Of
amusement
washington Post: A st. Louis church
has a penny bank, elocution lessons an
entertainment course a millinery class,
class in English sewing school, cook
ing class, a church book store, reading
room, a chorus class, legal bureau and
medical attention. Presumably It also has
a pastor who breaches the gospel
Chicago Inter Ocean: In case the
hymn book trust should become too AFRO
CANT IL will be up to the American people
who attend church, and up to some Of them
who do not, to draw upon their memory
for a suficient supply Of hymns TO meet
the demand, and 1t will be worth ones
while TO notice the beautiful way In which
they win do it.
baltimore American: Owing 20 relig-
ious wave in a Mississippi town the mem
bers OF the grand jury became conscience
stricken over their violation OF the Sum
day liquor law and indicted themselves,
paying their fines and getting lecture
from the Judge. The court Of conscience
once case gets fairly before it, is apt
to be a thorough one though perhaps
committing the legal fault Of preferring
facts to teohnicalities.
Chicago Chronicle: Some reverend gen
tieman in the east has been declaring
that ali the newspapers In Boston. and
presumably In other American cities, ARE
the mere creatures Of their advertising
patrons" Thereupon one Boston Journal
puts It up to him" 10 explain whether
he has prevarieated-polite for a shorter
word-or does not know what he lie talk
ing about. This seems an uncomfortable
pair Of horns to present for the gentle
mans choosing, but the points appear to
be well taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
personal AND OTHERwIsE.


The browning glory Of the day is
woman's lid. It's on
Speaking Of spring weather predictions,
the first robin carries a fine line.
New York has perfected the ''brainstorm
cocktail" and will test its efhoaey ON the
experts.
Two areas OF brain storms remain central
over San Francisco and Harrisburg. Pa.
with Indications OF indefinite settlement.
It must be admitted without argument
that the Easter bonnet II a dream. The
awakening will follow when the bills
come in
One OF the many astonishing things re-
vsaled In San Francisco Is the failure OF
the gas companies to butt into the graft
deals The inquiry is young yet
A shipload Of Chinese hFeTacksrs has
reached the Pacific coast, insuT1ng the
customary safe and sans celebration OF the
Fourth, plus overtime for the doctors
These are Joyous days for two Chicago
papers, the Tribune and the News. Col
lectiveiy they have on hand libel suits for
81 Ooc, 900 and are willing TO take a few more
merely as a guarantees OF good faith"
with It's customary generosity to the con
sumer the hard coal trusts lops on 30 cents
q ton on April l. The act and the day
entitle the barons TO honorary membership
In the American Association OF Humorists.
After a fierce debate before crowded
house IN Downs. Kansas on the question,
Resolved. That city girls IN the country
are greener than country girls In the city, I"
the judges awarded the prize 70 the an1rm-
alive side and jumped the town.
Il turns out that the two Los Angeles
suspects who had two loo bills were never
IN the vicinity OF the Chicago slb-treasuTy
They were foreigners seeking health and
recreation and had put IN their pockets
merely enough Of the WhsnsWithAl 70 pas
8 weeks hotel bill
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.


But how do you know" asked her friend,
that he cares more for you than he did
for his first wife2'
''He gives me nearly twice as big an al
lowance as he gave her"-Chicago Record
Herald.
Yes, she's married but she isn't happy"
Why l. understood her husband had
money to burn"
80 he had and still has He hasn't
given her the slightest incendiary oppor-
tunity. "-Washington Star.
Miss Butte" stammered Mr.. Timmid sit.
ting at the other end OF the sofa, would
YOU consider me bold If j were to-er-
throw a kiss to your
"BoldP'' she replied. "Td consider you
very lazy.'-Philadelphia Press.
Mildred" began the young man. hest
tatingly, suppose a fellow has been-has
been paying attention, you know, to a girl
for more than a year, and he kind o. hesi-
tates-that is he isn't at all sure how the
girl-and all that time he has been-Wel.
he-he hates to run the risk, you see"
Here Mildred interrupted him.
ASK it right out, Gerald, she said.
Don't puzzle me with any hypothetical
questions. Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

In acknowledging the tribute Of
esteem presented to him by the mem
bers Of the house, Speaker Nettleton
professed to see before him a multitude
OF future congressman, United States
senators, governors, judges and other
state oficers. 1t must be this kindly
disposition that makes the venerable
speaker so popular.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
In the Hero CIaas.
Chicago Reoord-Herald.

~11IN'-8V AsNN7OI u HANI "INI'
The receiver OF a Peoria bank which was
wrecked through the swindling operations
of It's president has paid the depositors in
full and proposes to even give them In.
terest on the money they had in the in
stitution. The receiver has established
record in the receiving business that en-
titles him to medals now and a very tall
monument hereafter.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
Heiresses HAD ApIcnty.

IUIIHUOIpIIItL It6VUIUs
The balance OF trade in heiresses may
be turning this way. American women
have been marrying foreigners for a long
time but It was recently announced that
young Westinghouse was to marry a girl
Of a noble English family. and now in
formation is given that Isaac Bell Of New
York lie to marry the daughter Of an irish
man who bears the French title of Due de
staopoole. There ought TO be reciprocity
in international marriages.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

A genius has invented a preparation
that win prevent railroad ties from
being damaged by water. A greater
fortune is bis II he will invent some
preparation that win prevent railway
stocks from being damaged by water.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Salvador is anxious for Intervention
by the United States in the Cen
trail American war. Salvador attempted
the role Of peacemaker and, as usual,
was the first on the field hospital list
OF victims.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Wall street brokers contemplate a
campaign OF systematic advertising to
educate the country to the value Of
speculative securities. They should first
have a "Damaged-by- Water bargain
sale and start in with fresh stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

President Cabrera has issued a
proclamation OF amnesty for all revolu-
tiOnists below the grade Of brigadier
general The action is not significant,
as no real revolutionist ever has a rank
below brigadier general
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Astronomers now intimate that that
comet which Is running without seized
ule is headed in this direction and may
arrive some time In April. Time for
Mayor "Jim" to pull out his trusty lasso
and get In practice for emergency.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

So long as the new Nebraska primary
election law leaves the door open to
possible fusion, the minority members
OF the legislature win be disposed to
feel partially satisfied with it.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Not content with repudiating his
pledge for terminal taxation, Repre-
sentative Wilson has insisted also on
repudiating his pledge OF support to the
direct primary law. The habit OF re-
pudlatng ones own signature grows on
men like Wilson.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

The United States Is in sore need
today Of an aristocraey OF intellect,
says President Butler of Columbia col
lege. Perhaps, but the supply of A. ].
Beverages is limited.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Utah reports general disposition on
the part Of the Mormons to abandon
polygamy. Apparently the high prices
OF groceries and Easter bonnets are
more effective than anti-polygamy laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

II Senator Cullom is correctly
quoted, he would like to put a lot Of
railway manipulators in jail. 1t might
be better simply to arrest their meth
DDS.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
Rivals for the RECORD.

-Four citizens Of Nebraska have beer
convicted Of land frauds in the United
States court, and in giving the news The
Omaha Bee asserts that this was the mosi
famous OF land fraud cases" Thanks. We
thought we held the record in Oregon.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Most people are sorely disappointed
II the peach crop is not killed off at
least twice about this time of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Burnt onion will be fashionable
again this season." says a fashion
writer. 1t is fashionable all the year
round In some restaurants
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

The care with which the state senate
Is pruning down the appropriation bills
is calculated to save lot Of wear and
tear on Governor Sheldon's veto pen.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

In appealing for federal control, the
railroads admit they would rather be
shot at from one point than from forty
eight different directions.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

An Ohio wife wants a divorce be-
cause her husband laughed at her
verses. She ought to be happy that he
did not swear at them.