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Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

The railroads declare It to be their
purpose to enforce on all their lines,
state as well as interstate, the anti
pass prohibitions of the new federal
rate law without waiting for the state
legislatures to enact the rule into law.
Whether the railroads do this or not
will in no wayN relieve the lawmakers
of their duty to put the promised leg.
islation on the statute books and make
IL impossible for the railroads later to
have a relapse and go back to their
old and vicious habits.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
TN SORE STRAITS.

Our amiable popocratic contempt
rary, the World-Herald, is in sore
straits over the public-ownership-of-
railroads question. Although its ed
itor has always been in sympathy with
the plutocratic element of the democ-
racy represented by Alton B. Parker,
he has tried to maintain a standing as
a party organ by catering whenever
necessary to the so-called "allied re-
form forces" made up of fusion of
Bryan democrats and populists. The
fusion crowd is now bent on making
government ownership of railroads the
issue in the next campaign and has
prevailed upon Mr.. Bryan to take the
leadership in its advocacy. The World
Herald has been asked point blank
where 1t stands on this question and
as usual tries to hedge by saying that
1t is opposed to anything looking to-
ward the public acquisition of the
railroads until after the policy of gov
eminent regulation has been fully
tried and found wanting.
To the question whether the World
Herald would support Colonel Bryan
as the presidential candidate on a pub
lic-ownership-of-railr platform an
Jevasive answer Is made to the effect
that Bryan will not be nominated on
such platform until government con-
troll has proven a failure. But Mr..
Bryan is on record In several of his
speeches as declaring that government
control cannot in the nature of things
be successful and that the only solu-
ton is government ownership and op-
Grafton. Acting on this cue his follow
government ownership propaganda, as
Stunning that Mr.. Bryan's prediction Is
to be implicitly relied upon. Naturally
they are disappointed, though not sur
prised, because the World-Herald will
not go In with them. This puts the
popocratic organ in a very uncomforta-
BILE position, although perhaps no more
uncomfortable than 1t has occupied at
various turns of the political road,
when it has had to make sharp corners
to get into line with the preaching of
its party platforms. That explains its
promise to favor public ownership of
railroads II Bryan is nominated on such
a platform while in the interval 1t will
be doing everything it can to head of
such an issue and thus prevent the
nomination of Mr.. Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Omaha voters passed on a proposi-
ton for a municipal electric lighting
plant two years ago. when the demo
Gratis lined up almost solidly with the
corporation republicans against mu-
nieipal ownership, under the pretense
that we must first acquire the water
works by the proceedings pending for
their purchase. Can 1t be that the
advocates OF the resubmission OF the
electric lighting scheme have given up
all expectation of a municipality owned
water works plant? Or are they sim
ply figuring on tapping another cor
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
ooVERNuR BUeHes' INAUoURAI

G0VERNUR HUGHES INAUG URAL.
The inaugural address of Governor
Hughes is In perfect keeping with his
positive character and with the posi-
ton taken by him in the New York
contest. While recognizing the fact
that no panacea exists in executive or
legislative action for all the ills of So
ciety which spring from the frailties
and defects OF the human nature of it's
members, he sets in bold relief the
evils which have their source in the
law itself, In privileges carelessly
granted. In opportunities for private
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT at the expense of the
people recklessly created and in fail
ure to safeguard public interests by
providing means for juet regulation OF
those enterprises which depend on the
use OF public franchises. His deter
mlnation expressed firmly, but without
Wanting. to devote every power OF
the executive to curb these evils,
subordinating patronage to this pur-
pose instead of to partisanship, augurs
we'll for the sincerity of the pledges
on which Governor Hughes was
elected.
Such a regime in the Empire state
In which that class of abuses has SC
long been conspicuous and aggravated
by cooperating bossism and machine
rule in party and government. is q
notable example of the healthier public
sentiment now dominant 1t should
not only furnish basis for a solid re-
organization of the republican party
IN New York for genuine service on
vital issues. but also have far-reachina
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
INCREASE of WAGES IN 1906.
Material Contributions to the Wages
of Workmsa.
BROOKLYN Eagle

Brooklyn Eagle.
Not the least remarkable industrial de-
velopment OF the year has been the advance
In wages by railroads, steel companies
textile manufacturers and other incor-
porated employers. In October November
and December the increase in wages among
railroad employees alone amounted to $780,
100000. About all the eastern trunk lines
have jumped the rates of pay from 8 to 10
per cent, while a corresponding advance
ment has been made on number of the
more important routes In the south and
west. The United States Steel company
the Standard OIL company, the Consolidated
Gas company and a number Of other much
abused trusts have made material con-
trlbutions to the wages of their workmeh.
In a few instances these advances will
be interpreted as a placation to disaffected
labor on the verge OF revolt But in the
majority OF cases no apprehension of strikes
can be discovered and the increases must
therefore be attributed 10 decent recog-
milton of good service faithfully rendered.
One concern, at least. the United States
Steel company, not only encourages Its
employees by enlarging pay envelopes. but
gives to each OF them the privilege Of sub
scribing for preferred stock Mt less than
the market price. In 1906 the preferred
stock Of the trust was sold to employees
at par. and more than l2OOo availed them
selves of the opportunities TO invest. This
year the stock win be sold again at less
than the market price. That is a custom
which is certain 20 make the relations OF
the steel company to its employees so pro-
fltable that the latter will hesitate long be-
fore they preoipitate a rupture.
National prosperity is never so clearly
evidenced as by general advance in wages.
No man capable Of good work need suffer
today from lack Of employment. And good
work was never better paid than It Is now,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
shador. OF the New Year.
Springfield Republican.

Terrible famines in China, such as the
one to which President Roosevelt has
called the attention of the ready givers
will never be rendered impossible until
China is covered with network OF rail-
roads. The means OF transportation are
stu so crude In the greater portion Of the
empire that one province may starve
while the adjoining one reJoices in plenty
In the present case, the destruction by
floods OF crops that usually sustain mill
lions 6f people has precipitated an acute
crisis, which the imperial government as
usual is unable to meet with the resources
at its command
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Our people are justly proud of the
fine record made in the statistical tabu-
lation of business transactions in
Omaha last year passing all previous
achievements in that direction. 1t
must not be forgotten. however, that
every live city and town in Nebraska
and Iowa and other territory more or
less tributary to this city has similar
record of unparalleled prosperity to ex-
hibit. Every little neighboring town
has been putting up new buildings, in
creasing its bank deposits and enlarg-
ing its retail trade. all as a result of
the bountiful crops bringing good
prices. The prosperity of one is the
prosperity of all,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
Modest and Frank.
Boston Transcript.

AIVoNVII
1t is a very frank statement that secre-
tary Taft gives out to the public with re-
spect to the frequent association of his
name with the republican nomination for
the presidency. His ambition is not polIti-
cal, and he doubts his advisability as a
candidate for that high Office but in the
event of his selection. improbable as 1t
seems to him, he would not decline the
honor That appears to cover all the
points and should relieve him from further
speculation as to his position.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
DEsERvINGs.
Pan Man Gazette.

Pail Mall Gazette.
This Is the height of our desertsi
A little pity for life's hurts; '007
A little rain, a little sun
little sleep when work is done.
A little righteous punishment.
Less for our deeds than their intents
A little pardon now and then,
Because We are but struggling men.
A little light to show the way,
A little guidance when we stray;
A little love before We pass
To rest beneath the krlSyard grass
A little faith in Jays OF change,
When life is stark and bare and strange
A solace when our eyes are wet
With tears OF longing and regret.
True It is that we can not claim
Unmeasured recompense or blame.
Because our way OF life Is small:
A little 80 the sum OF all.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

The district judges have not seen At
to classify and rearrange the salaries
paid the four deputies to the county
attorney. The new county attorney
seems to have entered objection be-
cause such a change would interfere
with the redemption of promises which
he had out. The county attorneys
stan should be reorganized, II neces-
sary, by legislative mandate.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
PeriIs of Butting In.

OdII It IdIICIsCU OIIIOHICIe,
The assumption that the United States
ought to interfere in the affairs Of the
Congo Free State on the ground that we
lent moral support to its establishment is
very far fetched. AS matter of fact.
we did not lend moral or any other kind
Of support, but distinctly refused to have
anything to do with African colonization
or land grabbing schemes. Under the cir
cumstances 1t is asking too much OF this
government to butt in, and it would be very
foolish for us to do So,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
IL f. 10 Laugh.
Chicago Chronicle

The keen and Unsuitable sense Of humOr
OF the American people never shone forth
with such splendor as 1t does in the publ
cation from ocean 10 ocean Of John ID.
BOOKSELLERS infantile attempt at fun when
he said he was not able TO antord oysters
Any person who cannot lie down and laugh
himself into apoplexy over such a sally OF
wit as that Is not ht TO live In a land OF
liberty and Of culture. J.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
Increase

Totals ...........$ 23 O6e. 10000 s4e47 10000
1t will be noted that California leads the
procession, both in present wealth and pro-
portion Of increase. though the Golden
State" in 1900 was $4,000 600 behind Iowa.
Minnesota has the next largest increase,
100000 That states large and thrifty
Scandinavian population has been a prime
factor in creating the increase North Da-
kota has passed South Dakota both in in
crease and total value Iowa has the third
largest increase, $3.50, 100000
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Omaha can get pretty close to the
100000 population mark by 1910 II
it goes about It in the right way It
cannot reach that position, however,
by sitting still and relying solely upon
tine szcess of the birth rate over the
death rate.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

James j. Hill, upon his return to New
York City after the holidays, will take up
his residence in the house which he re-
Gently acquired there. His friends doubt
IL having a house of his own here WILL
so1 some time to come at all events tempt
him TO spend more time here than he had
in the past, but eventually he Is expected
to make New York his home. Mr. Hiii Is
beginning TO point to his es years and says
that he is entitled to rest from the man
aRement OF the properties with the devel-
onment of which he has been so long
Identified. The fact seems to be that prop
critics like the Great Northern, which one
man builds up. in the long run are more
the master than the servant OF the man
who has developed them. Mr.. Hill, his
friends say. would gladly give up the
management OF the Great Northern II the
Great Northern would only let him.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

The boast that an Iowa man is most
familiar with Latin-American politics
only shows the advantage of living in
a state where all varieties are to be
found
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
PROSPERITY FOR WORKERS.
Liberal Additions to the Payroll of
Corporations.

Washington Post
The workers of the country, with the
notable exception OF the governments
employees, are sharing to a large degree
in the general prosperity. Figures COM
piled by the New York Sun show that
the railroads and Industrial corporations
have been remarkably generous with their
help during the year just closed. Strikes
have been very few. and the advances In
wages have not only been voluntary as
rule, bVt some Of them have been greater
than the employees had reason to expect.
The raise OF wages on the Pennsylvania
being 10 per cent to employees receiving less
than $500. amounts TO 100000 annually.
The New York Central. Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western. the Long Island, the
Reading and other railroads also raised
wages. The United States Steel corpora
ton has raised the wages OF ordinary la
borers 10 cents a day. the order affecting
1000 men. The corporation has also Of
fered preferred stock to employees at less
than market price. Last year, II is said,
Il, 256 employees purchased stock. The I'LL
nois Steel company has arranged to pay
out $4,000 In increased wages. Even the
reviled Standard OH company has Increased
wages voluntarily from to 10 per cent,
50 900 men being affected. The Adams and
American Express companies have in
creased the wages Of many OF their en-
ployes. The textile workers OF New Eng
land are now receiving the highest wages
In the history OF the business. Much OF
the increase has been voluntary, while a
part OF It was wrung out by threatened
strikes.
In the west wages have been rising IN
railroading. manufacturing and industries
generally. The south also has shown ten
dency TO give the laborer a share OF its
prosperity. While the worker Is still un-
derpaid In many branches OF toll. his face
is turned in the right direction. and better
conditions are steadily replacing the old.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Governor Pennypacker of Pennsyl-
vania strongly intimates that the cap
itol commission was not too busy with
the contracts to forget to prepare the
whitewash.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Bids for the new Vinton school are
80 high that they must be rejected. II
worse comes to worst the school board
could erect this building without the
Intervention OF contractor.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Having found Secretary of State
Galusha correct in his election re-
turns, the legislature has given off,
cial approval to the theory that all
democrats may be populists, but all
populists are not democrats.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

The discovery that race suicide is
not crime of the American Indian
would be good news to the reservation
"grafters" II the government funds
were sure to continue as well as the
aborigine.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
One Way to Realise.

After all the fuss about the policy hold
er's rights" his Interests" and his au-
thority to control by his vote, the same old
crowds are to run the big life companies
Therefore. the only way you can get
ahead OF the companies is the old way-take
a policy and die right of.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Now that the soldier who threw
brick at Fort Leavenworth has been
discovered. Kansas has scored a point
over Texas. which is still looking for
the man behind the gun at Browns
vile.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
walt. Me Around Again, winie."
Philadelphia Record (dem).

Mr.. Bryan sits calmly on the fence He
will not say that he Is candidate for
president nor that he is not a candidate,
but he shyly observes; "such high
honor as the presidential nomination is
something that no American citizen should
decline" The bearing of this observation
lays in the application ont.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

The republican state committee has
been particularly unfortunate in the
treasurers selected as custodian OF its
funds. Two treasurers have died
within the year, yet with money in the
bank TO the credit of the committee
and with every cent serupulously ac-
counted for.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

A Tennessee judge has declared the
federal employers liability act uncon-
stitutional, proving that some federal
statutes still have dinaculty in running
south Of Mason and Dixon's line. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

If each state legislature in session
this winter will strive to excel all 9TH
ers in the matter OF soundness and
justice of the laws 1t enacts, critics
win have few hearers.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Railroad managers of Great Britain
have agreed to abolish all rebates to
shippers; and as Americans have often
seen similar "gentlemen's agreements"
they will watch the result with inter
aat
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
Tonic for Rrnin Foe.
Baltimore American.

ltIIItIICdfIs
modern language society in New Eng
land is to investigate the fact whether the
fruit which Eve gave to Adam was really
an apple, some suggesting that she handed
him lemon. All are convinced, however,
in view Of his subsequent job, It was not
q plum. -..--.. .-..-
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
WEALTH OF WESTERN STATES.
Remarkable story of Development IN
Figures.
New Work Gun
New York sun.

There has been a wonderful growth IN
property values in the west since the CEN
sus Of 1900, according to a comprehensive
and useful bulletin just issued by the bu-
reau OF the census. The new figures were
ascertained during 1904 and cover all kinds
OF property, including real property and
improvements, live stock, farm implements
and machinery gold and silver coin ana
bullion. manufacturing machinery, tools
and implements, railroads and their equip
ment street railways, shipping, water
works. etc. Here is the story of develop
ment In figures:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Some good is sure to come In unex-
pected ways out of the little fight over
house organization. 1t has forced most
of the goats to separate from the sheep
before the gavel fell.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Speaker Nettleton has promised to
consult with all the members of the
house, but he has not promised to con-
suit with any members of the Doodle
lobby.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
Innocent Bystnnder,s finish.
Boston Herald.

An Iowa blacksmith has invented an
armor for the rubber tires of automobiles.
The device will enable the chauffeur to cut
his victim in two. If he is permitted to get
q square whack at him on the street.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Delaware must be entering upon
new era, since caucus deadlock is
broken before the legislature is even
called to order.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Congress starts Its Anal session
today with the probability that Sena-
tor smoot will not go home sooner
than his associates.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
Busting Precedents.

Chicago Tribune.
Possibly that rough rider who has re-
fused an Office wanted to show Mr.. Roose-
welt that there are others who can break
precedents
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

No apples in the garden of Eden7
Adams fall can now be more easily
understood by people living in Mis-
souri,.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Governor Folk is apparently anxious
to give members Of the legislature so
much real work that they will have no
time to deal with lobbyists.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

The police board once set out to rid
Omaha's police force of drunkards. but
has evidently reconsidered its good
resolution. For a while 1t summarily
dismissed officers for becoming intoxi-
Gated while on duty, but now subjects
to a fine and reprimand a patrolman
who was found paralyzed on the side
walk and had to be taken to the po-
lice station in the patrol wagon. This
is certainly beautiful example to give
to other members of the force and
must set them to inquiring what sort
OF pull" the favored drunkard has
with the board. What kind of police
protection may we expect from officers
who are liable to be drunk when they
are most needed?
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
Two of n Kind.

Secretary Taft and Mr. Bryan are in per-
feet accord concerning the gross impro-
piety of declining the presidency OF the
United States
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
Hot AIR on the wire.

81. Louis Republic.
The United States senator who sent his
speech by telephone rather than disappoint
his audience IL certainly in touch with the
spirit Of modern invention.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

II won't marry him, mother, II he is a
count. All he wants me for is my money,
Hush. my dear; he'd be a bigger fool to
want you without a centl"-Washington
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

What I want" said the reporter who
had been sent to get an Interview out of
the financial magnate, lis the inside story
OF that deal"
That is exactly the kind of story am
going to give you, young man." guardedly
answered the financial masnate. You
VIII have to promise that you won't use Il
on the first page."-Chicago Tribune
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Weather conditions 80 far this win
ter bode trouble for the ice man next
summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrarily should have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address will be
changed az often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

I'm introducing an automatic machine"
said the caller, that will pay for itself in
a year"
I'm take one IL II will do that" promptly
said the manufacturer.
If 1t will pay for itself in a Year,"
mo; automatically pay for itself In a
year.''-Catholic Standard and Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
AfIRTHFUL REMARKS.

Merchandise you want Job as ofloo
boy, eh2 Any previous. experience?
Boy-No, sir don't know how to do
anything at an Office go va - =
Merchant-l guess you won't do f..
Boy-l don't even know how to whistle
Leader. -
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03
arArrMrNr or C1RCuLATIoN.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, ss:
Charles c. Rosewater, general manager
OF The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OF tull
and complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF December 1906, was as follows;
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 81st day OF December, 1906.
(Seal) M. b. HUNGATE
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Patient-That's a conscientious nurse Hhat
you selected for me, doctor. ..-.tF n
Physician-Do you think so? / am glad
to hear It,"
Patlent-Yes. She walked me up three
times last night to take the regular dose of
the sleeping potion that you ordered
SomerVille Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

Going up!" cried Coal
Going down." cried Ice
The cars suddenly stopped and a dead
man was discovered wedged between them.
He was consumer.-St. Louis Post Dis
match.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-03

poration barrel for the benefit Of the
political wire-pullers and pluggers?