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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
PREsIDENT AVID RAILRoAps.
His Resentment OF the idea that He
-Ht f. against" Them.
Des Moines Capital


Des Moines Capital
We hear great deal nowadays OF eff
forts being made by certain railroad presi-
dents to induce President Roosevelt to use
| his influence to check the wave of anti
railroad legislation which is sweeping the
country. Demagogues and mock reformers
have placed the president in the attitude
OF running amuck OF the corporations, OF
going about waving the big stiok." looking
for the heads of railway managers, and Of
having his heart set on raising the Old
Harry generally. Men close to Mr.. Roose-
welt know that he resents strongly this
characterization of his attitude. In fact,
he has made his position in this respect
clear on various occasions, but never more
forcibly It seems to us, than in a recent
interview with a well known member of
congress, who mistakenly approached him
with the assurance that the people Of his
state are with the president because he is
against the railways" Mr.. Roosevelt lost
no time in setting himself right with the
representative in question. He said
Then the people of your state understand
the situation orookedly. J am not against
o s1g aEmgs dsbob 5eer rs den1 S
When corporation, railway or any other
kind, is dishonest in its methods, / would
When the railways do business honestly,
am their best friend I am for them ali
the time All ask is that they give every
man a square deal
And my friend, let me warn you against
the man who Is against the railroads. There
is no more dangerous man than the dema-
gogue who Is against the railroads" who
makes capital out of the opposition, and
who dare not oppose those who would treat
them unjustly because he is afraid of los
ing his stock in politics, his reputation for
being against them. That man is the real
danger to the community, for In time the
railways q they are treated unjustly, VIII
excite public sympathy and the, tide VIII
turn. And when II turns the railways viii
be permitted to treat the public unJustly
because they will have come to be re-
garded as the under dog. No. I am not
against the railways. But am against
certain dishonest methods, and those I
hope to make 30 unpopular that they will
come TO be entirely eliminated from the
conduct of the railroads OF this country.
No man who has followed the presidents
public utteranees will be surprised at this
statement with respect tn the railroads.
The only men who will find fault with It
VIII be the professional agitator, the coun-
terfeit reformer. and the politician who
seeks TO inhame the public mind against
the corporations in the hope of riding into
office on the wave OF popular prejudice
and anlmosity These will not relish Pres
ident Roosevelt's sane and straiKhtfor-
ward statement. but happily there are only
few OF such. The people generally will
approve It as further evidence OF Mr..
Roosevelt's liberation. judgment, and fair
ness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
personal NOTES.

Sir James Alexander swettenham, gov
ernor OF jamaica, who was much criticised
for his action towards Admiral Davis dur
ing the recent earthquake, Is about to
make a tour OF the world prior to settling
down in England.
William burst of Philadelphia was on
board the Monitor in the historic fight
with the Merrimac OF Fortress Monroe
March g. 1862, and is the sole survivor OF
the crew which manned 1.-THE yankee
cheese box" on that memorable occasion.
Pittsburg has taken a recount and finds
1t has twenty-eight good and true men.
Rather than have any fuss over It we con-
cede the claim To crafty a pardonable
curiosity on the part OF the public let the
names and portraits OF the immortal
twenty-eight be printed.
Miss Mabel T. Boariman and Surgeon
General o'Reilly OF the army will be among
the American delegates to the international
Red Cross congress, which will open in
London June 10. -Four other delegates will
be selected by the State department, one
of whom will represent the navy at the
congress.
Most Of the 10000 employees Of the South
ern railway have made contributions to-
ward the erection of a monument to the
late Samuel Spencer, who was killed on his
own road early on the morning of last
Thanksgiving day. The monument Is to be
erected at Atlanta, Ga, at a cost Of some
thing like $4,000.
Governor Deneen Of Illinois, has asked
the senate and house Of his state to form
some plan for general observance of the
Tooth anniversary Of the birth Of Abraham
Lincoln on February II, 1909. He suggests
that commission be created to formulate
plans for the participation Of the state in
what is intended to be a national celebra-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

One of the Lincoln newspapers
seems to be painfully distressed for
fear someone from Omaha may be APP
pointed TO I'LL the vacancy on the rail-
way commission. AS the outgoing
member is from Omaha no good reason
exists why his successor should not
also come from Omaha, The reason
for the objection may be found in the
fact that Lincoln has one member of
the commission and imagines II would
he able to gain at the expense OF
Omaha II Omaha were unrepresented.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
Solid Prosperity.

Several Nebraska towns are arranging
to celebrate their prosperity. May festi-
walls or harvest home festivals are SPLEEN
did indications Of the conditions prevail
ing in the state."-Omaha Bee.
We congratulate our esteemed contem-
porary and the state It speaks for. Ne
braska's prosperity is not of the paper
sort, but solid as the earth from which
It has been extracted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Secretary Taft proposes that he and
Senator Foraker run for the senate in
Ohio with the understanding that the
defeated man withdraw from Ohio pol
tiles. That sounds fair. but II leaves
Senator Foraker handicapped by the
absence of a prospective place on the
supreme court bench.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The proposal to deprive the Omaha
city council Of the power and author
ity to regulate telephone rates would
stir up Omaha people a great deal
more If the council had ever shown
any disposition to exercise that power.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Mayor "Jim" says that he stands
pat on his dog-muzzling proclamation.
Mayor Jim has a reputation for
staying in the game to the showdown
no matter what kind of cards he holds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The attempt to cure personal habits
by legislation is usually a failure.
While many states have passed drastic
anti-cigarette laws, the internal rev.
enue receipts for the last eight months
show an increase of $1,OOO,OOO in the
cigarette item alone
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Douglas county win next fall elect
a new oficer to be known as county
comptroller, who will take over the
work Of the city comptroller at the ex-
piration of the term Of the present in
cumbent. This will be enc OF the
most important Offices to be filled by
the voters and the first county comp
troller should be a specially high class
man
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Connecticut has adopted the noun
tain laurel as the oficial flower of the
state. but the rest of us will continue
to think of the nutmeg as the states
emblem.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

According to the local democratic
organ the election of two republicans
to the school board in South Omaha
is explained by the fact that ''the re-
publican organization was perfect"
This is an unusual confession for
democratic organ. It holds out hope
that South Omaha may become a re-
publican city in fact.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
Public Sentiment AEninst Strikes.

It is getting to be more and more diffi-
cult to go on a strike Arbitration is GER
tain to be demanded Those who refuse
1t offend public opinion. And public opinion
Is not offended or deied with the impunity
once possible. He's thrice armed who hath
his quarrel just Recourse to arbitration
shows whether the quarrel. is Just.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Sidney Alivier has been appointed
governor of jamaica His chief recon-
mendation is that he is different in
every way from the unlamented SWEET
tenham.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The Omaha Commercial club is
going into the advertising business,
but It viii be careful TO spend all the
money in booklets and circulars rather
than use Omaha newspapers that boost
for Omaha day in and day out:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

II the two branches of the legisla-
ture should fail to agree on the date
for adjournment the governor has
power under the constitution to help
them out by arbitrating their differ
ences.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The New York Stock exchange is al
ways closed on Good Friday. which is
almost sufficient cause to make the
day holiday instead of one Of fasting
and prayer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Mr.. Herman says he saved S2l,-
100000 recently by not buying certain
stocks, The man who never buys any
ought to have a warehouse to store
his money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

After declaring that he would fight
to the last ditch, President Bonilla of
Honduras started for Panama. which
has the first last ditch he could think
of Just then.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The Boston Transcript is showing
that the cost of living is less now than
It was in 1873. Possibly, but most Of
US had someone else paying the bills
IN 1873.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
mo Divorce Pnce.
Washington Post.

washington EOsts
According to the census bureau there
IS divorce decree granted in this coun-
try every three minutes, But as there
is a sucker born every minute the courts
are eidently not keeping up with their
work
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
Cause ana Eject.

Had not inscriptions railroad finan-
ciers extorted from the people more than
was due them they would have no need
now TO fear that the people will take
away what rightfulIy belongs 70 the cor
porations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

1t might be embarrassing to Secre-
tary Taft If the republican elephant
should object to carrying extra weight
in the next campaign without an in
crease In pay.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

II the fusion members OF the legis-
lature continue to call one another
liars the public will be inclined to take
them at their word.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The boil weevf1 having eaten up the
Guatemalan ants imported for It's de-
struction is now turning its attention
again to the souths cotton crop.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

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

AS Brutus said to Cassius. II would
rather be a dog and bay the moon than
be a pet and wear a muzzle," or words
TO that effect.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

bat" Masterson is out for President
Roosevelt for a third time. At any
rate, Bat is no mollycoddle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

santos-Dumont's latest aeroplane as
cension was a complete success. The
trouble all followed the unsuccessful
descent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

: The Texas legislature will learn that
there is a vast difference between pro-
hibiting gambling and preventing
gambling.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The st. Petersburg announcement
that the duma has lost its power will
be surprise to those, who never knew
the duma had any power.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Perhaps Mr.. Hartman did not know
that all letters received at the White
House are properly filed and indexed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The bass season is open and many
enthusiastic omahans are following
Peary's example by making dash for
the pole.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

New York Sun.
The Isle of Pines is about to revolt
again. Another policeman should be sent
to the seat of trouble Immediately.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

A knot will occasionally be found
even In the best lariat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

isn't she a peculiar girl, thought She
wouldn't look at him when he was rich,
but now after he's lost all his money
well, you know how crazy every
woman is to get anything that's reduced."-
Philadelphia Press. ---
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

This ofrer Of your heart and hand is
very sudden" said Miss Nuritch, but
will take IT,"
prised and badly ratified. "w,Ii Yo,;,Lerr.
take It with you or shall send II homer
Catholic Standard and Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

There is as much water in railway
stocks as ever" remarked the fnancier.
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stacks, but
it's a little harder to convince the small
investors that the waters fine and they
ought to come n."-washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

why do you insist on going on a lecture
tour after you have done all that is re-
qured of you In congress2 p
Well" answered the candid patriot, "a
man can't be idle all the time. Washing
ton Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
sTATEMENT oF CIRCuLATIoN.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
Charles 9. Itosewater, general manager OF
The Bee Publishing Company, being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OF fun
and complete copies Of The Daily, Morning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF Mnrch. 1901. Maa az folloMs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Il am going to make a whiriwind cam
peign," said the confident candidate.
''Then," said the experienced politician,
you viii have 70 raise the dust"-Phila-
delphla Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

saws a retired army oficer. twas a ooional
/ served with during the civil war. Once
we were accommodating O position which the
enemy held with considerable force.
1--WE will take that place tomorrow he
said.
!" why, colonel exclaimed, ft's ifnpos-
sible!
" 1mpossiblel Nonsense, SIR he snorted
I have the order in my pocket" kansas
City Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

what made Hamlet refer to the laws
delays7" asked one student Of Shakespeare.
He was probably apprehensive," an
swered the other, because OF the experts
who had been called IN TO study his mental
condition. "-Washingto Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Net Total ............ ess,a76
Daily average ............ ,32,257
CHARLES c. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day of April, 1907.
(SeaD NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

Hes 80 awfully witty" said she HE
makes SO many original remarks. Don't
you think so?"
NO" he replied
''You don't? Why notT'
Probably it's because I subscribe to
the same comic paper that he reads"-
Philadelphia Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

safe plan is TO provide by will for the
disposition OF property after death.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

80 Jack and Lii are going to be married.
are they? thought It was merely a case
of puppy love"
That's what 1t was at first, but Jack
developed sort of doggedness, you know,
as time wore on, that finally won."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

you know, dear" cooed the bride, you
promised TO let me have all the pin money
wanted"
Yes, love, and you shall have it."
20! you dear Well, / saw pin today
with pearls and diamonds in II and l do
want II so."-Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

II you climbed on the steps of one OF the
"brownstone fronts you couldn't see any
thing along the sidewalks north to the
park and south as far as the last stages Of
the Thirties where the avenue begins to
drop toward the Waldorf and bliss. but
tiny spots of gay color undulating rhyth-
mically like property stage waves. A
man who never had a gown or a lingerie
hat built for himself isn't much of an
authority on the fashions, but II would be
difficult even for an expert to say. after
reviewing the procession, whether this Is
a green, blue, yellow, cherry, tan or lemon
spring. They were all there-these and a
lot of other colors that haven't any sensible
names at all and which usually are seen
only in a box of one-ffty-a-throw candy
Most Of the girls wore Elton Jackets that
wouldn't be much more than sailor collars
II It weren't for the sleeves They are
cut out In the stingiest way to begin with,
and then for fear one might not be able to
see the waist or whatever it's called that's
worn beneath them they are hiked up
couple of more reefs in the back, with
cores and thingmajigs hacked out of the
lower edges to make them even stingier.
One washing and pouf! they would be hair
ribbons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
POINTED REMARKS.

'seoundrell" Kissed the head CRATER to
the pal who had betrayed him. you didn't
stay bought"
Excuse me-" responded the other haugh-
tiy; Il was not bought. That deal with
you was mere lease No man could buy
me at the figure philadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
ROUND ABOUT NEW York.
Picturesque Features OF the Fannoui
Enefer Parade.

Easter Parade.
The annual Easter parade OF good clothes,
an esteemed institution Of Manhattan, was
pulled of on Fifth avenue last Sunday with
much less eclat than in former years.
Weather conditions we're not favorable
Dark, threatening clouds and sea-laden
winds interposed a veto to summary cos
tunes and peekaboo waists were snugly
covered with comfortable coats. Society"
did not show itself having withdrawn from
the parade years ago because the avenue
lost caste as thoroughfare Of swell fash
ionables. But there was a great throng
Of sightseers drawn together by curiosity,
egoism and the desire to rubber"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-27
Rev. F. ". KerfOOt Installed.

Rev. f. w. Kerfoot, who has
been in Maryland for some time.
but who was recently called to the
pastOrate of the Port Norfolk Bap-
tist Church, was installed there on
February 10 before one Of the
largest congregations in the history
of the church. After the installa-
tion a reception was held at which
more than five hundred members
and friends of the church were
present. Mr.. Kerfoot, who Is a
son Of the late DIR. III. ID. Kerfoot.
Is one of the most popular bo, $
who have left Berryville to take up
their life work i'm other fields. and
the COURIER takes a Just pride in
extending him our best wishes and
congratulations on his success.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-27
Blue Ridge National Bank

1t is now believed that all of the
stock for the new national bank at
Boyce. which it is believed will be
named the Blue Ridge National
Bank, will be readily subscribed.
The men who are behind the
movement are the leading men of
that section of the County, and
will make the movement a success.
We are reliably informed that it
is proposed to issue $4,000 in
stock and have a surplus fund of
$4,000.
1t is expected that meeting of
the interested ones will be held at
Boyce today, at which time all of
the details of the plan will be gone
over carefully and the decisions so
arrived at will be given out for
publication.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-27
Dr.. Tucker to Open Hospital

DR.. A. b. Tucker recently closed
a deal by which he becomes the
lessee of the Smith property which
was used by the old Virginia House
during the construction of the new
Battletown Inn, and will shortly
open a hospital there for the re-
ception of patients.
While we are not authorized to
50 state, Is Is believed that DR..
Fucker realizes that a great many
cases of surgery from this section
are being sent to outside hospitals
VIII o. they might with perfect
safety be operated upon here. with
the incidental saving of considera-
bIe money 90 the patients.
1t IS a well known fact that pat
tents who 90 to the city hospitals
are under extremely heavy cx-
pense for hotel service. railroad
fare. and Incidental expenses. all
in addition to the necessary and
fixed hospital charges Thcsecx,ra
expenses can all be eliminated by
the plan of having a small hospital
here.
DIR. Tucker. who has pract'-el
medicine and surgery I'm New Io-E
for several years. Is au extremely
capable and efficient practitioner
and stands high In his profession.
We believe the location of 81
hospital here 0iil h. Of great benz
eft to our people. and while DR..
Tucker may not grow rich from
the practice therein. he will have
been great public bcucfactor.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-27
Engagement Announced.

The marriage of Miss Mary
Picton Stevens daughter of the late
MIR. John Stevens, of Castle Point,
Hoboken, y. j., to Mr.. Ogden III.
Hammond, OF New York. has been
announced TO take place ON Mon
day, April 5, in the afternoon, at
Trinity Church, Hoboken. and
will be followed by reception at
Castle Point. the historic home of
the Stevens family, on the nights
overlooking the Hudson River.
Miss Stevens is a frequent visitor
to Berryville. Her mother was
Miss Mary Mcclure. sister of Mr..
BurweIl Mcclure, of Clarke
county.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-02-27
FELINE FISHERS.
All Cats Apparently Are Not Afraid
OF the Water.

OF the Water.
Judging from my experience. cats.
when living near water. are generally
fond OF fishing. I have personally
known three feline fishers. one was a
mere acquaintance and used TO fish IN
trout stream. The other two lived
with us and during the summer
months used 10 fish I'm the lake nearly
every evening. They would crouch on
the shore and suddenly jump into an
advancing wavelet. very frequently
bringing out small fish. When they
had kittens, have sometimes seen
them bring up - the house three fish
i'm the space Of an hour
I know Of q cat, whose home was IN
Westmorland. close % a stream. that
was a regular and accomplished fisher.
She was half Persian. Her daugh-
ter belongs 90 friends Of mine. aud I
have myself seen this latter watching
the goldfish IN the children's aquarium.
which at that time was open mt the
top and on 4 broad window seat. Puss
put in one paw and stirred the water
violently. then sat down TO watch with
apparent satisfaction the terror Of the
fish. which she could not ON that occa.
sion reach. Once the family found she
had caught one and killed a second. 50
the aquarium was afterward always
covered by wire or net one Of this
eats kittens belonged 20 Ee and was
for her short life of under year very
dependent on human compauionshiD.
She camc up to my bedroom frequently
the first thing In the morning auI al
ways tools great interest in the wash
houd basin. from which she would fish
ont the sponge or soap. and liked 10
have her paw I'm the water. She had
10 be kept out of the bathroom. as
more than once she deliberately jumu-
ell into the bath when it had in it u
depth OF two OF three inches Of water.
II this daughter and granddaughter of
the original fisher had lived near wa
ter. I think the fishing instinct would
have developed. as the three genera
uons 2ll showed fouduess for this
element. which cats. as a rule. arc SUD
posed to ayo.d.-Loulon Spectator.