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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-16
Speaks Well for Brownsville.

The town of Brownsville has
1866 children enrolled in her public
schools this session. That speaks
well for Brownsville. Laredo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Steamship company, the reform Of the
courts and code dealing with the personal
status Of Mohammedans, the creation Of a
native municipality for the native quarters
OF Cairo, all instruction in the government
schools 10 be carried on through the
medium OF Arabic, the formation Of cham
bers OF commerce 10 FIX the price Of neces-
saries and the substitution OF the Egyptian
100 plaster piece for the English sovereign.
According TO the London Statst 1906 was
a good railway year in Great Britain. The
nineteen principal companies had gross
earnings Of A39 600 an increase Of El3,-
10000 over 1876. Expense Of operation was
SZ73,9JO 90, an increase of 100000, leaving
net gain Of 100000 While the net re-
suit Is small compared with the showing
made by American railways, yet 1896 10000
net earnings for these nineteen British
companies, after paying some increase In
wages and higher prices for coal and other
material, IL a really good showing for the
properties interested. being not far from 80
per cent Of the gross earnings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

The country is reasonably familiar
with the boundaries of the wheat
belt" the corn belt" the rain belt"
the pie belt" and other geographically
defined belts, within whose circles are
produced the commodities necessary
for national prosperity, but 1t is only
recently that events have conspired to
mark the limits OF the pessimism belt,
which heretofore has been regarded as
sort of no-man's land. with boun-
daries changing with each ebb and
flow of the industrial tides. Now It
appears that the Jersey river and the
Atlantic ocean form the boundaries Of
this belt OF pesslmism, with Wall street
as the brainstorm center and capital
OF the principally.
For some weeks, dating from the
launching OF the manufactured stock
panic, designed to Brighten President
Roosevelt every blue goggled express
agricultural and commercial condition
of the country has emanated from Wall
street Mr.. Morgan, Mr.. Hartman,
Mr.. Rockefeller Mr.. Schiff, Mr.
Yoakum and other captains of high
finance have taken turns in warning
the country that the crest OF the pros
perity wave had been reached and that
backset was scheduled that would
prove disastrous unless steps were
taken to haul In sails at once and pre-
pare for the storm, August Belmont
has offered the latest contribution 10
this symposium of alarm. at the in
dustrial peace evening" at the home OF
MT Carnegie the other night, by tell
ing the representatives, OF capital and
labor there assembled that hard times
We're In sight and that both interests
should prepare to share hardships as
they had shared prosperity
The discouraging feature OF this
propaganda is that every utterance OF
its apostle Is met with some incontro-
vertihle argument from the other side,
Mr.. Belmonts croak OF warning for
example, has been followed by a public
statement by f. Il, Gary, head OF the
United States Steel corporation. The
steel and iron trades are recognized as
the surest barometers OF industrial
conditions and Mr. Gary, in most en-
phstic terms, declares that he sees no
indications OF hard times" or even
any prospect Of a check 10 the business
demands now taxing every industrial
/ plant 10 fullest capacity Mr., Gary
coils attention TO the fact that the
! ayvsssities Of the country are increasing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
MIR. sWIFr's CONCESSION.

Louis +. Swift. head of the meat
packing concern of Swift and Company,
refuses to join in the corporation
chorus against federal regulation of
institutions engaged in the production
OF commodities that enter into inter
state commerce. The campaign of
agitation and exposure which resulted
last year in the enactment Of rather
drastic legislation regulating the con
duct of packing houses arouses no
feeling OF resentment, other than an
appeal to the law for proper protection
against losses that may be sustained
by reason OF the public giving too much
heed and Credence to the efforts of the
"rabid agitator." On the other hand,
Mr.. Swift holds that the corporations
whose business affects a large share
Of the public should be so conducted
that the public shall have access TO
fun information concerning the meth
DDS of operations in these concerns.
In the course OF lengthy magazine
article. dealing with the meat packing
industry, Mr.. Swift contends that the
public has a perfect right to know
what precautions are being taken by
the packers TO insure cleanliness and
wholesomeness in the production Of
their food products; whether proper
sanitary regulations are observed In
the preparation of different packing
house products; and, remarkable con
cesslon, the right TO demand and be
shown that the prices asked are not
excessive He contends that the pack
ers should stand ready and willing at
all times 70 permit publicity concern
ing their buying and selling operations.
Packing house managers generally
are now occupying this position, even
II they are less frank in stating the
fact They have been converted 10 this
policy by the result Of their operations
in the last year When the packing
house scandals were aired In congress.
by decidedly sensational methods. the
/ packers offered every possible obiec-
ton to the proposed laws extending
| federal Jurisdiction in the matter OF
inspection OF packing house products
intended for interstate trahic. The re-
strictive legislation was passed. how
ever, and the packers have learned
that il was a saving stroke for their
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
POLITICAL DRIFT.

1t is feared by friends OF the plain people
that Colonel J. Ham Lewis. Chicago de-
funct city attorney. may be forced to ac-
cept a corporation retainer.
Boss Cox Of Cincinnati hastily left his
home guard one day last week and hiked
for New York, where the crooks fell upon
him and relieved him Of Loo in cash and
Jewels.
The Philadelphia Record heartlessly
smtes the cheek of patriots by insinuating
that the 2-cent rate law Of Pennsylvania
was enacted because the railroads cut out
passes to members. Perish the thought!
The lieutenant governor OF Massachusetts,
offers panacea for pressing troubles war
ranted to reach the spot He says: Every
body in this strenuous country. from presI-
dent down to bellboy, should take a
months rest"
Ex-Governor william L. Douglas OF
Massachusetts, has announced himself
a candidate for reelection to the governor
ship. He makes this announcement just
after arriving home after spending the
winter at Palm Beach, Fla.
Report has it that there is a boom down
east for Richard Olney for the democratic
nomination in 1905. 1t is recalled in this
connection that Clevelands secretary Of
state did not bolt Bryan either in 1896 or
1900, and therefore has his party hat on
straight
Poetic justice has worked itself out in
the case Of some of the convicted ST. Louis
grafters. A few years ago Joseph w.
Folk, then district attorney, carrying
on his uphill fight TO land them behind
prison bars. Now the relatives Of two OF
them have been appealing to Governor
Joseph W. Folk to pardon them.
All of William r. Hearsts friends say
that they are positive he is to run as the
presidential candidate Of the national indie
pendence league, which Mr.. Hearsts
friends, headed by Charles A Walsh, form
erly secretary Of the democratic national
committee, are organizing in most OF the
states incidentally, It is added that Mr.
Hearst has recently purchased vast tracts
of what appear TO be oil lands in Texas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
GoHERNoR sHELDoNs KEroEs.

Governor Sheldon has completed his
work of passing on bills enacted by
the two houses of the legislature re-
Gently adjourned with the result that
he has vetoed some half dozen general
measures and stricken out OF the ap-
preparation sheets items aggTegating
nearly $25O,OOO. In each case the gov
ernor's disapproval has been accom-
panied by a written memorandum eX-
planning his reasons, reasons which
carry with them convincing weight. 1t
is quite probable that the governor has
signed bills and approved some items
Of appropriation which could, and per-
haps should have been vetoed on
equally good grounds.
The Significance Of the governors
vetoes, however, consists not so much
in the contents Of the bills disapproved
as in the evidence OF minute care de-
voted TO the consideration of each
Governor Sheldon plainly goes on the
principle that he as the chief executive
is coordinate part of the law-making
machinery, with equal responsibility
resting upon him, and that he should
examine into every measure that comes
up TO him at least as carefully as he
would If he were voting on 1t as a
member OF the house or senate. In
other words, his signature is not af-
fixed as matter Of course, nor have
any bills with jokers visible on inspec-
ton been allowed to slip by him una
wares.
This exercise OF the veto power is
unquestionably such an exercise as was
contemplated by the trainers OF the
constitution, who made the approval
or disapproval of bills part Of the gov
ernors duty and vested him with the
privilege Of striking out separate ap-
preparation items. But it also stands
out in contrast with what has been the
practice of most of our governors Of
the past.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

benefit Public confidence has been
restored and the governments guar
anty Of purity on packing house pro-
ducts has reopened the markets OF the
world 20 American meats, increasing
greatly the foreign and domestic trade
Of the packers
Mr. Swift's frank admission scores
another triumph for the doctrine Of
publicity IN connection with the man
agement Of the AFFAIRS Of corporations
quasi-public in character. Acceptance
OF this doctrine by other corporations,
notably those engaged in the transpor-
tation business OF the nation. would
do much 10 allay the feeling Of hostility
which these corporations have mis-
understood and against which they
have 80 bitterly complained
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

The disagreement Of the jury in the
Thaw murder trial is by no means un-
expected. Features we're brought into
the case calculated to produce such
varying expressions Of sympathy and
censure that unanimity on the evidence
among any twelve persons would be
exceptional
Presumably, the disagreement will
be followed by another trial. but so
far as the country at large is con-
cerned, the people have been so nau-
seated with the detailed exhibits of
depravity that they would wish the
curtain had been closed on its last
chapter.
In the eyes Of people free from
morbid streaks, nothing but the over
towering wealth Of the defendant has
raised this murder above the ordinary
run Of everyday fatal brawls, and by
commanding able lawyers and high
priced experts fixed public attention
for so many weeks.
Should a second trial be required
it is to be hoped that the calcium lights
will be turned down and It will pro-
coed the same as any other criminal
prosecution, solely in vindication Of the
Ia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
Now Mntch thr nIrt FIr.
Cincinnati Enquirer.

Z cincinnati EsiAullSts
Since the statesmen have returned from
Panama with such glowing accounts OF the
beauty OF the country. and the splendid
progress OF the canal there can be no rea-
sonable objection 90, anybody officially con-
nected with the enterprise moving to Pan
anna or Colon and sticking 20 the post till
the ships sail gTandy through the water
way. Hon. Joseph Clay styles Blackburn,
for example, viii bid long farewell TO
Sweet Kentucky He win find, though,
that even he has not enough stories 20
entertain the natives I'M the water gushes
through from ocean TO ocean.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

NloN'lhuu ialA ''''e' N'''i''
In the light u all this evidence OF the
presidents growing popularity there is
clearly taking form a condition which has
no counterpart IN American politics. Here
is third term movement which owes its
inception and growth 20 TO EFFORT on the
part OF anybody. II Is a product OF spon'
taueous generation. II T. becoming an in
terrEting question. not only how long the
president viii be able 20 resist such
pressure but perhaps how long he ought
Co resist Il These questions are certain
90 Clamor for solution more and more IN
s.ztcuHy No president since Westminster
las faCvd tueh situation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
CHEEKY CHAFF.

DO the experts in trials ever agree Oh
certainly. on the size Of their bills -
/ Baltimore American
Mrs. Crossway-Your last girl didn't stay
Mrs Kawler-No. she was one Of these
particular girls She said she Cou.du {
stand our lanEuaEe-we used the lmpert-
tive mood too much-Chicago Tribune.
when Greek meets Greek"' said the
man who quotes
what happens them"
"I don't remember exactly. suppose
It's time 90 get an Interpreter. w ash
ington Herald.
Passenger-You say there was a big
washout on this road last week?
PasssassrL,iiasii Some Of Of the. the wa,er
cagO News.
Towne-Youye been patronizing my bar
Der, | hear.
Towne-By the way, did you know he hat
once been minister?
Browne don't believe IL. When man
ceases TO be minister he's 'silenced. 49,
Washington Herald.
Jack the Giant Killer had successfully
got TO bed by means OF his invisible coat.
That's all very we'll" remarked his
wife Coldly the next morning, but why did
you leave your seven league boots on the
stairs?"
Thus we learn that even magic willhT
avail poor man on lodge nights-New 70
Sun.
II am glad to see, senator, that you take
a Arm stand in favor Of opening all legisla-
tive bodies with prayer
Yes; II we pass bad laws It gives US a
chance to shift the responsibility. Chicago
Tribune.
do you expect to make the people be-
lieve all you say"
No" answered Senator Sorghum; II
will be a pretty good job II ! convince
them that l believe al Of Il myself. -
Washington Star.
ITS in the world Of politics" said the
talkative man, that the truth Of the old
saying money talks is most frequently
proven"
Yes" replied the wise citizen, but II
hush money would only talk what sensa-
lions we would have. "-Philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
THAT REMINDER.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
II Is staring me right in the face
quite repToaChfully all of the time.
And IL says putting offs a disgrace
Not so very much short Of a crime.
I would like to consider and wait.
But a pause II will never allow,
1t Is just a little card, six by eight:
DO IT NOW.
....s............s..
There's a bill that perhaps l might pay,
But l haven't much money on hand.
There's a man / must call down some dGy
When I've mustered the requisite sand.
There's a talk with the landlord 1 dread
For / know II means raising a row,
Then l look at that card overhead:
DO 1T NOW.
...........s........"
It's a great irritation TO me,
1t may help out my conscience a lot,
But never consider I'm free
While that cards hanging there, ana
I'm not,
I have looked at that maxim until
have wrinkles all over my brow.
Take II down, tear IL up? Yes, l viii
DO 1T NOW!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

more rapidly than the facilities for
meeting them. that the consumers. In
stead Of asking for terms. have the
cash 20 pay for their orders and are
holding out bonuses for prompt de
livery, that the crop prospects could
not be better. and that the only pessi-
mism felt among the people west OF
Jersey City arises from inability %
get what they want and what they are
willing TO pay for, even at premium
rates
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

THE condemnation of the pancake
marks a great upward stride. in the
advance of civilization" says the New
York Tribune. Possibly-and then it
may only throw light on the kind of
pancakes the Tribune has been eating
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Commander Peary has secured an
other three years leave Of absence
from the Navy department Peary
never goes to the Navy department ex-
cept to secure a leave of absence. His
pay checks are forwarded by mail. He
has been on the leave-of-absence list
since 1881
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

New York Tribune.

The government is said to be experiment
ing on the effects OF certain foods In max
ing men fat or lean. The agricultural ex-
pertinent stations having done so much
good, II Is desirable human experiment
stations should be established. Then no
man would need TO deplore his excessive
weight or the scant covering OF his bones.
He would read the latest bulletin OF the
experiment station and eat accordingly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Among other re-arrangements of
the state house the oil inspector has
been moved from the first floor to the
lieutenant governors room on the sec
ond floor Lieutenant Governor Hope
well may be expected to object to such
a quick transformation of his quarters
Into an oil room.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

1t is about time to print the portrait
of City Prosecutor Daniel again over
another proclamation about what he
proposes TO do to all law breakers
except those who have taken out
bonds in the guaranty company that
pays him a salary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Students at the State School for the
Deaf will have to get along awhile
without a new gymnasium. If neces-
sary to keep the boys in practice, how
ever, the state might lay in a supply Of
cordwood and buy a few sawbucks and
bucksaws
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

The attitude of the democratic crit
les OF Nebraska's new State Railway
may be summed up in a
few words: I'VE are willing to give
the commission a chance. but nothing
It may do will satisfy us"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

The men who were appointed to in
spect the ballots in the voting for di-
rectors Of those life insurance com
panies in New York are drawing $35 a
day each. That should stop all fur
Their speculation as to why the returns
are so long delayed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

At the last meeting of the Omaha
Water board the business transacted
consisted exclusively OF voting quar-
terly salary warrants to members of
the board and their secretary and their
salaried attorney. How much longer
is this farce to continue?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

No explanation Is offered Of Biuger
Hermann's moderation In placing but
six of his relatives in ONCE while he
was commissioner OF the general land
Office
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
chicago Trick Passed Up.

~ IlUWTH INNIWUTIVs
Tricky dealing on the part OF Chicago
interests and the increase in rates OF one
road have led the Great Western to haul
grain free from Council BLUFFS to Omaha
The free haul, so far as Iowa is con-
cerned. places Omaha on a parity with the
larger market. Chicago may soon md
out that the railroads which have made 1t
can also exert an influence in the other di-
rnnfInn-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

A proposition has been made to d.
vide the state of Washington. Reports
Of the last few years have created the
impression that the lumber barons of
that state had not left anything worth
dividing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

New York reports that the Vermont
maple syrup this year is the finest
ever sent out OF that state That is
probably due to the fact that under
the pure food law, the thrifty Vermont
ers have been compelled to use some
maple sugar in the manufacture Of
their maple syrup.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

These reports from Ohio that Sena-
tor Foraker is being urged TO eliminate
politics from his public addresses indi-
cate that the senator has hired a press
AGENT
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

For some unaccountable reason no
one hereabouts in John NJ Thurston's
old stamping ground seems TO be a bit
surprised al his championship OF Sen
ator Foraker
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

After daily practice in steering
around the holes in our pavemeuts
Omaha Automobiles ought TO be able
20 match the most adept chauneurs
In the world
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

II Omaha will put into brick, stone
and mortar one half of the new build
ings that are being erected on paper
II will still keep up with the building
record
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

washington o'a''
BY the time government ownership OF
railways is I'm working order the flying
machine win probably be developed to a
point OF sufficient Importance to present a
new problem.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

An Illinois politician is claiming to
DO the original Bryan man lie is
mistaken. The original Bryan man
lives az Fairyiew, Lancaster county,
Nebraska
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Il may be some consolation 20 Abe
Ruef OF San Francisco 10 think that
he has been indicted oftener than any
American with the one exception OF
John u Rocketeller.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

II is a safe guess that one OF those
unlicensed government stamp taxes Is
on exhibition neatly framed over the
bar OF the Dahlman democracy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13
WHEY OUT OF rnwN-

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn.
pOrartIy should have The Hoe
mailed TO them. Address will be
changed ns often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

1t IL given out semi-oficIally from
headquarters that the railroads will
pay their taxes more promptly in Ne
braska this year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

There seems 20 bee necessity for city
mlitar, engineer. World Herald
What torg Haven't We Mayor
Jim" klue of the cowboys, ot the
head OF our municipal government?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Mr.. Hartman Is still asking Where
do / stand?" Latest advlces indicate
that he stands out where he used 70
stand in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Political weather reports from va
rious states indicate that the favorite
son crop has been nipped by frost.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

The supreme court has decided that
Cuba owns the Isle OF Pines. The next
question TO be decided Is who owns
Cuba.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Michigan has Joined the 2-cent fare
brigade. Nebraska may have been
among the first. but It will not be the
last.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Secretary Taft is urging the Cuban
factions 10 get together. He must
want to see a good fight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

The Foraker presidential boom
seems 10 be suffering from locomotor
ataxla.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

The approach OF Arbor day fore
shadows a chance for Mayor Jim" TO
throw another proclamation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Earbin, Manchuria, reports
32,OO0,000 fire. The old town must
have been burned up several times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Boston reports very early winter,
with a foot OF snow and zero weather.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

Antonio Whatawad has applied for
naturalization papers In Philadelphia
The politicians will welcome him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-13

e'%''s N''iNbN 'eet@~f
CHARLES g. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
buhBcribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day Of April, 1907.
(bcaD NJ. Is, HUNGATE,
Notary Public.