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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
CONTEMPT OF COURT.

The decision of the United States
supreme court affirming the sentence
of Senator Thomas NJ. Patterson 10
pay a fine of $1,000 IMPOSED by the
Colorado supreme court lays down the
rule for constructive contempt by
newspaper criticism as it has come to
be accepted by courts in most jurisdic-
tions. The rule is that such criticism,
whether its basis be true or false, is
improper during pending case whose
outcome it is calculated to influence.
AS laid down by Justice Holmes in
his opinion, when a case is finished
courts are subject to the same criti-
cism as other people, but the propriety
and necessity of preventing interior
ence with the courts of justice by pre-
mature statement, argument or init
nation hardly can be denied"
What the law of contempt is and
what it should be to afford full equity
and justice are, however, two different
things. The citation by judges of
editors who have incurred their dis
favor, and their summary punishment
without jury trial is repugnant to the
popular idea of individual liberty and
freedom of the press. While judges
may properly exercise the right TO pun
ish summarily for contempt committed
in their presence, there is no good
reason whatever why an offender
charged with constructive contempt
committed outside of the court room
by criticism of the court or court OFF,
GERS, even though palpably malicious,
should not be accorded every right en-
joyed by any one else accused of
erime-trial by jury the presumption
of innocence, CONFEDERATION with wit
nesses and the benefit of defense by
counsel.
Where the law still permits courts to
exercise despotic power under pre-
tense Of indicating themselves from
contempt, those laws ought to be
changed so that while protecting every
legitimate prerogative of the Judge
they would also protect the freedom of
the press which, under our form of
government, is the only refuge of the
people against judicial absolutism and
oppression.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
STANDARD OIL CONVICTED.

For the first time in it's history the
Standard OIL company has been found
guilty on a criminal charge of violat-
ing the interstate commerce law by
accepting rebatesS The oil monopoly
has been generally looked upon a. the
greatest beneficiary of the obnoxious
system OF rebating,-but every effort of
the government to secure conviction
under the Sherman law or the Elkins
anti-rebating law has proved futile
until jury in the federal court at Chi
cago last week returned verdict Of
guilty on each of 1,468 counts in an
indictment charging acceptance Of re-
bates from transportation companies.
The case was on trial for more than
six weeks and every point was fought
by the trust with skill and vigor on
the part Of the eminent counsel in its
employ. Under the law fines not less
than S1,463, 900 nor more than s29,-
100000 may be assessed against the
convicted defendant.
The amount Of money involved in
The possible fines is a minor matter
compared with the victory of the gov
eminent over an offender that for
more than twenty years has succeeded
in eyading punishment for law VIOLA
ton in spite Of the common knowledge
and belief that the Standard Oil COM
.Dany has been a continuous and per-
sistent rebater. The verdict is a tri-
umph also for the Elkins' law. under
which the prosecution Fas brought
and the eonstitutionality of which was
attacked BY the defendants attorneys.
The court and the jury sustained the
Elkins Law at each and every point of
attack made upon 1t.
The Chicago verdict would appear to
be the last action needed to end the
discriminating practices OF the rebat-
ing forces OF carrier and shipper The
on trust will undoubtedly appeal the
,ass and contest II in the higher courts.
out the verdict sustains the contention
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Of the government as to the adequacy
Of existing laws to remedy the rebate
evil and also furnishes reasonable as
surance Of success in similar proceed
ings in other states. The verdict
blazes the way for more active prose-
cution of the oil trust for the employ
ment of the rebate system as one OF It's
most effective methods Of stamping out
competition. a system used, according
to testimony, to extort secret rates on
practically every big railroad OF the
country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
A TH.W TRIAL INJUSTICE.


In the discussion Of the evils of the
long-drawn-out Thaw trial the rights
of ga persons now confined in the
Tombs awaiting trial on criminal
charges has been largely overlooked.
These men and women accused of
crime are, under the law, guaranteed
speedy trial for the determination of
their guilt or innocence. Undoubtedly
some of these prisoners are innocent
and all have suffered an undeseryed
Imprisonment pending the trial of their
cases
District Attorney Jerome has an
nounced his intention of asking the
judges to sit during the summer in
order to take up the trials of the pris-
oners denied a hearing while the Thaw
case was being protracted over nearly
twelve weeks. The least the courts
can do is to grant the request for sum-
mer sessions by the trial judges to do
tardy justice to the prisoners who
have less money, but as many rights
as Millionaire Thaw. The prosecuting
attorneys in New York, and elsewhere,
allow sensational cases to waste too
much time of the courts to the injury
Of other prisoners awaiting hearing. A
reorganization of the criminal COURTS
and readjustment of criminal proceed
ure seem to be imperatively demanded
in the name of common justice and de-
cencY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

In the language of the immortal
Mikado, Here's a pretty how-dy-do."
The quondam fusion candidate for gov
ernor of Nebraska is suing a former
publisher OF the populist Official organ
to recover damages in the sum of
IS, 1000 on what is alleged to be sort
OF bunco game IN the sale of the news
paper with a guaranteed circulation
that did not exist. Intertwined in the
meshes are also the late populist can
didate for vice president and a former
fusion candidate for state auditor, all
of whom have achieved prominence as
distinguished standard bearers of the
f'allied reform forces" The thinly
disguised purpose OF fusion reform
has always been TO fool people into
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

City Prosecutor Daniel has dlscov-
cred one more woman to prosecute for
violating that Iong-forgotten plank Of
the democratic city platform on which
he rode into ONCE nearly a year ago
There is said to be several other no
torious women who have violated the
same platform plank, but whom for
one reason or another the democratic
city prosecutor has been careful not
to molest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

II the Junior Yellow wins its pend
ing libel suit Judge Estelle will be
paraded in red letters as most
learned and just judge whose services
are invaluable to the public. Should
1t lose out, Judge Estelle will be lam
pooned as unfit to sit on any bench
and marked for certain defeat at the
coming election. Such is nonpartisan
and Independent journalism with yell
low coloring matter running through
its veins
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The public school children of Omaha
will celebrate Arbor day with appro-
pirate exercises and the planting of
more trees in the school yard. Incl
dentally it would not be a bad idea to
pay little attention to the cultivation
of school yard trees already planted
in celebration of Arbor days In previ-
Gus years
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Kansas farmers have started an or
gahized war of determination on the
aandelion. Every man who has
grass plot in, his front yard will bet on
the dandelion
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The city clerk is troubled with
double standard of dog tags, with the
usual consequences of a marked ten
dency for the cheaper to drive out the
dearer. Why not have solved the prob
lem by having the tag made in the
form of muEzle?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
Seeking Comforts of Home.

Just as the republican party is getting
into a big family row the suggestion is
seriously made that the democratic party
join it. A rough house in the republican
establishment makes it look like home to
the democrats
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The Union Pacific is going right
along with construction work at the
Omaha car shops. All this is duly APP
preciated and inspires faith that the
promised headquarters building will
not be long deferred.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
A Future Possibility.
Washington Post

The suggestion that ~ is up to Mr.. Roose-
welt to nominate Mr.. Bryan has now been
made. Before the national conventions are
pulled on we may be treated to an Al
phonse and CASTOR exhibition that will add
vastly to the gaiety Of the NATIONS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The Department of Agriculture has
issued a bulletin of warning against
two new bugs, the Indianapolis perfora-
tus and the bivalvus diaphornosientia-
sis, but inexcusably neglects to state
whether they operate on the garden or
the bleachers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Ap. Idaho grand jury is said to have
been investigating United States SEN
ator, The mere fat that the man is
United States senator is not neees-
sarily an evidence OF guilt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Mayor Jim" has two democrats as
ISOLATED with him on the new Board of
Fire and Police Commissioners, but
he is mighty lonesome when presiding
over the board, just the same.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

North Carolina boasts a man who
has not been able to sleep for thirty
years. Nothing will be able TO pre-
vent food OF suggestions to him to
remove to Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

A Denver mining engineer has been
arrested for reporting mountains OF
untold wealth" in a mine that had
never been located This attempt TO
limit the operations OF the mining ex-
Pert looks like a blow at one Of Den
ver's cherished aud most profitable.
vested interests.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
BREEZY TRIPLES.

First Legislator-There is something
funny about that bill.
Lobbyist-I guess It's the Joker in it.
Baltimore American.
These, are the wistful days" remarked
the sentimentalist
Bridge or antiquated?" inquired the
woman who plays.-Cieveland Plain Dealer.
49,.
How, does it feel to be counted outT'
II don't know" answered the defeated
pugilist. Il was billion miles away whils
that was going on."-Philadelphia Press
Everybody has a soft spot in his heart"
said Uncle Allen Sparks, genially, III you
est men l ever knew had a deep and tender
aHeetl9n TOT nail nearly three-quarters
little finger."-Chicago Tribune.
my time is money" grumbied the coll
Then" replied the debtor. ''how can you
afford to waste so much of 1t in chasing
me?"-Philadelphia Ledger.
az once saw a train holdup in place
filled with women, and no one in the crowd
screamed creams. or tainted the whole time,
AT full dress edding."-Baltimore
American.
That barber who just shaved me is .
why, he talked your arm on"
massage. "-Cleveland Leader.
Mrs. Goodey-Graciousl Just listen to
that clergyman! I'm positive he's swear
ing Evidently he's missed his vocation.
Mr.. Goodley-No; I think II was his
Press.
Whatever happens" said the patriotic
citizen, there is no doubt that the country
IL safe"
Yes said the cynical grumbIer, "ths
country is safe enough. But with these
railway trains and automobiles, how about
the inhabitants 2'-Washingto Star
"Ten thousand volumesl" exclaimed the
visitor, looking in amaZement at the costly
books that lined the shelves of the private
library. How in the world do you expect
ever o-find time to read them2"
ITO read them?" echoed the owner,
astonished. How In the world do
you expect connolsseur in rare books to
find time even TO open them?'-Chicago
Tribune
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Possibly Mr.. Bryan might agree to
rise in the democratic national conven-
ton and nominate Mr.. Roosevelt II
Mr.. Roosevelt will promise to nomi-
nate Mr.. Bryan in the republican con-
unntinn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The school board wants legal ad-
vice as to what ii should do to enforce
the child labor law just enacted with
an emergency clause by the recent
Nebraska legislature. Whatever the
legal advice may be, common sense
advice will be to go easy until the
schools reopen for a fresh term next
fall
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The 'simplifed spelling board has
decided wisely TO take a vacation for
the summer and let the base ball re-
Iorters do their worst
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
Small by Comparison.

SulCdBO NtWs
After experimenting for several years the
Austrian government has discovered that
gunpowder explosions will not stop hail
storms. Man will yet learn that he is
small potatoes when 1t comes to battling
with elemental forces.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Mrs. Foraker denies that she is
candidate for the presidency OF the
D, A. R-ters. Probably she feels that
one presidential boom in the family
Is enough.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Fire escapes have been placed on
the White House. Railroad managers
who cali on the president to OFFER him
advice will do we'll to have the red
signals properly located. Ace. ..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

giving their votes to candidates mas
queradihg under double party labels.
This political bunco game has been
considered perfectly legitimate. but
when the fusion reformers> begin to
bunco one another 1t is time to call
things by their right names.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Instead of sending Mr.. Hartman to
Jail Senator Cullom might get him APP
pointed as umpire in one OF those base
bali games in which "Muggsy" McGraw
participates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

omaha's new police board has or
ganized and started about its business
just as If the yellow tunnels had not
been throwing up filth for two weeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
Rare Enjoyment.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The people of Iowa and Nebraska are sat
isfied with the work Of their legislatures
a thing so rare that other states are lifting
their heads in amazement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

''Mr. Bryan is always on the go"
says a Lincoln paper. An exception
should be noted for presidential cam
paign years, when he is always on the
RIM
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Referring TO the obstacles in the
way of universal peace, Editor Stead
declares that the editor OF the London
Times ought to be hanged. Stead is
setting almost as ansrchistio and
blOodthirsty as Uncle Shelby Cunom
OF Illiaols. who wants to send a lot OF
railroad presidents to jail
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Il have seen three kings and two
queens" says w. T, Stead. He was
playing in luck-unless the other fell
low held an ace full.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

New York has again demonstrated
that there IS a vast difference between
a criminal trial and the trial of a
criminal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

who struck Billy Patterson" will
now have a revised version, who nit
Tom Patterson"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Every woman under 80 thinks she
is an actress" says Ellen Terry. She
is
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
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STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska. Douglas County, IS;
Charles G. Rosewater, general manager 9I
The Bee Publishing Company, being duly
sworn. says that the actual number OF run
and complete copies of The Daily, MORNING,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
mnnlh Of March lonl u-aa lnllnWe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Subscribers leaving the city TEN.
pOrarily should have The Zee
mailed to them. Address will he
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The quartermaster general OF the army
has not yet taken up the question OF pro-
viding heavy furniture for officers quarters.
Provision has been made for this equipment
as the permanent fixtures Of the quarters
under authority OF the clause in the latest
army appropriation act. where II was in
serted by the urgent recommendation OF
General Humphrey. OF course II II not
possible TO furnish at once all the officers
quarters with the heavy furniture. That
work can only be done gradually. The first
provision will probably be made for the
quarters OF Junior officers. since they re-
ceive the least pay and have the smallest
allowance and are deemed TO be in the
most need Of the relief which is possible
by this new allowance. The heavy furniture
will probably include hat-rackB dining
tables. chairs, bedsteads. sldeboards refrig-
orators, etc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

About a month ago Homer Davenport Of
Morris Plains ~ j., wrote to the president
stating that no test demonstrating the real
power OF the Arabian horse has ever been
made in America and expressing a desire
to have very thorough test made by an
officer Of the army OF the endurance OF one
OF his finest Arabian stations, now in Ore
gon, by having him ridden from Silverton.
ore, continuously across the continent to
New York, distance of about 5000 miles.
the horse to carry the full equipment pre-
scribed for q cavalry soldier on field SER
vice. Mr. Davenport stated that the stall
Hon IL small II hands and IL inches high,
i2 years old. imported from the desert, and
this remarkable test. he thinks. will show
the superiority of the Arab for army pur-
poses The matter was referred to General
Bell, the chief OF stan, who reported in
favor Of the test, and recommended that
Second Lieutenant r. r, Warner McCabe
sixth cavalry, now at Fort Riley, be de-
tailed to make the ride, no being young
officer who, in his opinion, possessed all
the necessary qualifications for the pur-
pose, and that an orderly, especially Sc
lected, be detailed 70 accompany the lieu
tenant. General Bell also stated that the
value to the government Of such a test
would be sufficient to warrant the under
taking. and II the ride is made complete
statistics Of the condition Of the horse ana
rider at frequent intervals will be kept and
prove valuable for present and future refer
ence; that long rides by military men for
the purpose OF testing the enduring qualities
of certain breeds of horses are not un-
common in foreign countries, the most cele-
brated being the one made by Lieutenant
Bassor Of the Russian army, who rode
single horse from HersOo, In Manchuria'
to St. Petersburg, distance OF 5,I61 miles
in eight months and three days. The presi-
dent, having approved the proposition, the
detail of Lieutenant McCabe to make the
ride will be made as soon as some further
necessary preliminary arrangements are
completed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Mrs. Goodley-Graciousl Just listen 20
that clergyman! I'm positive he's swear
ing. Evidently he's missed his vocation.
Mr.. Goodley-No; I think It was his
Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The discontinuance Of territorial divisions
in the army commands has made 1t neces-
sary TO make some change in the small
arms competitions for 1907. 1t has been de-
cided to hold what may be call bi-depart-
mental and tri-departmntal competitions
combining. for instance. in one competition
all marksmen of the Department Of the "ast
and the Department OF the Gulf; In another
competition the marksmen Of the Depart
ment of the Lakes, the Department of the
Missouri and the Department Of Dakota, in
a third competition, the departments now
forming the southwestern division, and in
a fourth competition the two departments
comprising the present Pacific division
each competition to bear distinguishing
title. The department commander in whose
territorial command the competition takes
place will have charge OF the event. II is
not yet decided where the army sompeti-
lions will be held, but probably at Fort
Riley, Fort Sheridan or Fort Leavenworth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
ARMY GOSSIP o. wAsn1NeroN.
Current Events Cleaned from IN
Army and Waww meuHsfer

Current Events cleaned from the
Army and Navy Register.
/, President Roosevelt has decided 90 ap-
point this year TO the grade OF brigadier
general a number Of the senior colonels
with the idea Of providing In this way for
officers Of long service and distinguished
career who, by virtue % seniority and
record are entitled to the distinction and
the reward This IS q recognition OF service
which ought to be appreciated everywhere
throughout the military establishment and
should gain endorsement even by those
Junior officers, or comparatively junior
who regard themselves as eligible, by virtue
OF conspicuous duty well performed or UNI
usual opportunity, for distinction with
which they have been favored. The policy
OF the president may be regarded as a
cleaning-up process, which will be bene-
fetal In several ways and, most OF all, I'm
the restoration OF sentiment OF security
which comes Of appreciation for the rights
OF rank. In the remaining vacancies in the
grade Of brigadier general which occur in
lsW-four In number--it lie made known that
the appointees will be from among the
senior colonies of infantry. cavalry. and
artillery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Who encored winter?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

That barber who just shaved me is q
fine fellow"
why, he talked your arm or"
Eyes, but he didn't ask me IL I'd have q
massage. cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

81 once saw a train holdup in a place
filled with women, and no one in the crowd
screamed or tainted the whole time"
Don't believe you. Where was it,"
AT full dress wedding. '-Baltimor0
American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

The War department has been asked by
representatives of the order of Red Men
II their insignia may be placed on a flag
OF the United States. the emblem to be
sewed to the flag. There is no United
States law which would prohibit such an
act and such laws as do exist representing
the use Of the flag in any design do not
establish a penalty. II is within the au-
thority of the state TO prohibit the flag
from being put to improper uses and such
a state enactment has recently been sus-
tanned by the supreme court. but the United
states government has no jurisdiction in
the matter Of enforcing the penal statutes
Of a state.
The War department lie In receipt Of the
bids which were Gently opened at Fort
Robinson, Neb., by the constructing quar-
terrnaster at that post for extensive build
ing operations contemplated The work In
cludes barracks and quarters for one addi-
tional squadron Of cavalry. The bids have
been taken under advisement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Whatever happens" said the patriotic
citizen, there is no doubt that the country
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

my time is money" grumbled the col
lector.
Then" replied the debtor ''how can you
afford to waste so much Of It in chasing
me?"-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

Yes" said the cynical grumbIer, "the
country is safe enough. But with these
railway trains and automobiles how about
the inhabitRntsT'-Wash Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17

class matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-17
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

FOUNDED BY EDWARD RosEwATER.
VICTOR RosEwArER, EDITOR.