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Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

St. Louis Globe-Demoorat.

St. LOUIS FIODe-DeHIOVTaI
In January this country put Sl6OD,0G into
new buildings and $24,OOO,COO worth burned
down. Americans seem indifferent about
this leak, but it represents money enough
to build a Panama canal every year. or to
improve all the main rivers of the Missis-
sippi valley.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

No explanation is offered of the
kaiser's refusal to accept David j. Hill
as ambassador to Berlin. 1t is barely
possible, of course, that he has got
mixed on the initials and thinks it is
David B. Hill or James ]. Hill.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

According to the World-Herald,
Iowa democrats adopted resolutions
including the sentipent of the Ne
braska democrats. but considerably
more verbose" Impossible.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Mr.. Bryan says the railroads will
try to beat him if he is nominated at
Denver. The railroads would natu-
rally hate to see so persistent trav-
eler as Mr.. Bryan tied up in the White
House or in any one spot.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Prince de Sagan was wise in regis
tering under an assumed name at a
New York hotel. Had he registered
under his own name he might have
been seriously embarrassed by being
asked to pay for his room in advance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

The London Lancet declares that
1.-The vermiform appendix is the only
thing in nature. so far as is known,
that is absolutely useless" Abso-
lutely useless? Not by a long shot.
Many surgeons have made fortunes
out of it,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

The New York Herald insists that
Judge George Gray of Delaware is
going to enter the contest for the dem
ocratic nomination at Denver. These
added starters" seldom, get far in a
presidential race.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
An escaped inmate of an insane hos

An escaped inmate of an insane hos
pital walked into a democratic county
convention at Mt. Pleasant. Ia. and
made an eloquent speech, acclaiming
the worth and statesmanship OF Will
liam Jennings Bryan. His insanity
was not suspected. until his keepers
came after him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
Reciprocity Vindicated.
Philadelphia Record.

Reciprocity furnishes its own vindica-
tion. Since 1903 our imports from Cuba
have increased 61h per cent and our ex-
ports 1874 per cent. This should encourage
the negotiation of reciprocity treaties with
Canada and Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

We now have official testimony that
President Roosevelt does not thump
his desk with his fists. but merely
emphasizes his words with appropriate
gestures. The president is no molly
coddls.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

While San Francisco may not
be able to suppress graft, it should at
least pass an ordinance prohibiting
Coreans from carrying firearms while
calling on diplomats at the hotels.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

For whom will Tammany shout at
Denver?" asks the Chicago News.
Don't know, as Tammany has not yet
received its orders.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

mittee during a local political contest.
It must have made the World-Herald
feel cheap when 1t remembered that 1t
got only $3.50 from a republican cam
paign committee for two columns of
editorial space daily for ten days.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

1t is now up TO the house of repre-
sentatives to amend its rules so as to
prohibit members from toting pistols
while in Washington without having
first qualified in the marksmanship
class.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Only seventy members of congress
voted to suppress betting at the Ben
nings races. The others were doubt
less out at the track trying to pick the
winners.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

A London magazine predicts that
Bryan will be elected In December
Bryan never has any difficulty in get
ting elected in December or June, or
in any month except November.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
WHO'S WHO IN NEBRASKA.

The latest volume of that almost in
dispensable biographical compendium
known as who's Who in America"
carries a new feature in the form of a
geographical index by which one may
easily locate the names of all the per-
sons from any city or state represented
in the book OF course. no one will
ever be able to fathom the mysterious
guiding rule that distinguishes between
Who's Who" and Who's Not" but
assuming that it is something more
than mere accident. it is worth while
to note the extent to which our own
state of Nebraska contributes to the
distinguished few who deserve men
tioning.
Of the 1896 men and women bio
graphically labeled, 12S are credited to
Nebraska, divided as follows accord
ing to vocation or profession as Off
cially classified
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Prince de Sagan's first request when
he reached New York was to be shown
some place where he could conceal
himself. That is why they sent him
right on to Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

.Paderewski has just paid $500 for
pair of Nebraska chickens. The
amount seems large. but Paderewski
can always raise money easily on his
notes
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

"Never spank your children before
your wife," says contributor to the
woman's page. In other words, al
ways spank your wife first.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

The two republican factions in New
York are accusing each other of lack
of loyalty to the Hughes candidacy.
Can it be that both are right? .
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

i'Taft is too fat to run very fast" E"
says the New York Telegram. Per-
haps, but he got an early start and it
looks as though he might win in a
walk
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
Cooling a Hot Box.
PHILADELPHIA Press.

In view of the supreme courts decision
relative to excessive penalties that $29,OOO,
900 Standard Oil fine does not look nearly
so formidable as when Judge Lands i'm
posed II.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
liam Jennings Bryan.

q William Jennings Bryan.............
For closer analysis it should be ex-
planned that the educators are vari-
ously listed as educators, geologists,
botanists, foresters, chemists, veterin-
arians. biologists, lecturers and one
college president; that the lawyers in
clude seven who assume to be jurists
that nearly half of the clergymen are
bishops; that four of the United States
senators are "exs," as are likewise two
of the congressman and two of the
governors; that of the two farmers
the only farming one has done for
years has been political farming; that
the mayor is our own Mayor Jim" 4"
and that William jennings Bryan is
not otherwise designated, being sui
generis.
1t should be further recorded that,
of the 1'2S eminent Nebraskans already
referred to. five are women substrati-
fled as two authors, two educators and
one lecturer.
All of which we submit is decidedly
interesting to people who live in Ne
! bTaska.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Chicago Record-H Herald.
Russia owes 1850, 100000 and wants to
borrow more. The man who accepts a
second mortgage on that country must be
pretty reckless.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
democratic

The democratic World-Herald
played up the disclosure in a Kansas
City murder trial that a so-called dem
ocratic paper there received $2,5O0
from the republican camnaiRn COM
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

There is no way of stopping com
ments to the effect that the American
feet is going to Pekin, China.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
WHEN OUT OF TOWN. .

Subscribers leaving the city tenn.
pOFariIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address Will be
changed as often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

What is the Iowa idea?" asks
subscriber. The Iowa idea is William
Howard Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
All the Pins Set Up.

Philadelphia Press.
Ignatius ]. Dunn of Omaha nominates
Bryan at Denver. This is the only part
of the campaign that Bryan has left for
anybody else to do in the democratic party.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Now" said the architect, who was put
ting the finishing touches upon Mr.. Nu-
rich's new residence, what color do you
prefer for the parlor decorations?'
20! they've got to be red," replied Nu-
rich. My wife's got a red plush photo
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Statistics show that a marriage takes
place in this country every half second"
Dear, dear me-" sighed the elderly
maiden. And Abserlom has been coming
to see me fer thirteen years"-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Net total. .1,o39,113
Daily average. ge............ 35,931
GEORGE b. TZSCHCCK,
Treasurer.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn
20 before me this I'd day of March, 1908
ROBERT HUNTER.
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Has your husband ever done anything to
benefit his fellow mani"
II should say sol If he had had half his
original excuses for getting home late copy
righted he'd be in the millionaire class
now."-Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Dentist-What you really need, madam, is
some bridge work.
Mrs. Leeder-Can't afford it, doctor-too
much bridge play.-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION. -
State OF Nebraska, Douglas Coutny, SIS;
George b. Tzschuck, treasurer OF Che
Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn;
says that the actual number OK fun ana
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month Of February. 1908. was as fol-
IOru
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

How" asked Mrs. Oldcastle, did you
like the etude which Miss GaZzazam played
at the musicale yesterday afternoon?'
WAS that what II was?' replied her
hostess, she playfulY juggled a paper
knife set with rubies. 'I thought il was
some kind of an extra sized fiddle. Chi
cago Record-Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29
DOMESTIC PLEGsANTRIEs.

who was best man at her weddng?"
'rhe groom, of course. why, she'd had
the pick of the whole neighborhood. -
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-29

Mrs. Dick-You are so careless, my dear
sister-in-law. Did your new cook give you
good references as to her character?
Mrs. Tom-EXcellent. She says she man
aged to live with you for six weeks.-Balu-
more American.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
FLORIDATONEW YORKINSHELL
0ld-time 0arsman Constructing Boat
Made of Newspapers.
George W. Johnson VIII Row from
81. Augustine Early Next Spring
in Frail Craft Being Built.

st. Augustine, Fla, Jan. George ".
johnson, an old-time Harlem River oars
man, now living here, is constructing a
peculiar boat in which he contemplates
rowing from St Augustine, Fla, TO New
York via the inside rOute-through the
sounds, bayous. and canals-next spring.
The boat is 10 he constructed Of news
papers and to be in the form of a shell,
with "a little more beam than the ordinary
racing type. Mr.. Johnson rowed from
New York to Boston in 1855 in a some
what similar craft. The length of the
cruising shell is twenty feet by twenty
inches beam, six inches deep, and it Will
have ten water-tight bulkheads
The boat is TO be constructed entirely
Of newspapers. Mr.. Johnson hopes "a
have in the craft a copy OF every daily
paper in the United States. About twenty
thiclnesses Of paper is TO be used for the
hull of the shell, which will be made in
a mold under pressure, producing a COM
position harder and tougher than any
wood. The deck Will be similarly con-
structed Of paper, and the headings OF
the various papers will be used as d
mosaic for the outside coating.
The mold is already AZ Mr.. Johnson S
bazaar. ST. Augustine, and as soon as
newspapers are sent in in sufficient guam
tity Mr.. Johnson will begin work on his
novel craft
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
FOOTBALL MOST SCIENTIFIC
Strategy Involves More Than That
of ANY Other Game.
Former baseball and GFidirOn Star
Come To Walter Camps Res
cue with Good Arguments.


st, Louis, Jan. 5.-Walter Camp recently
argued that football was the most scien-
tific team game played. This characterize
ton provoked a great deal OF adverse
criticism from lovers Of baseball, who
have since been maintaining the suprem-
acy Oh the diamond as a field for stra-
getic development Eddie Cochems. the
great Wisconsin and Harvard football and
baseball player, who is now coach at st
Louis University, came to Camps rescue
with an interesting argument in favor
Of the gridiron sports Among other
things he says:
In football eleven men are absolutely
required, on offense all the time. The
offensive tactics IN baseball are greatly
restricted, owing to the kind of field they
play upon and the fact that but one man
can operate az one time. Also. that Of
tense represents hitting and running.
whiles defense simply represents throwing.
catching, and picking up a ball More
over, the base-runneT is compelled to run
20 certain parts OF the field of play repre-
sented by three bases. viz. first, second,
and third base.
Taking into consideration these facts.
the limited number Of men i'm operation.
the fixed places of the field. and tile va
riety Of offensive tactics, it can plainly
be seen that the possibilities of play and
the use of scientific methods are per
force greatly curtailed. Therefore. the Of
fensiye positions OF players are neces-
sarily 'stereOtyped.
Football, on the other hand, presents
an entirely different aspect. Here me
chanical manual. and mathematical lines
can be drawn and scientific methods eX-
plotted Until the new rules were adopted
chance conditions played but an indiffeg-
ent role. These elements under inVestiga-
ton are rapidly being reduced. The
field Of operations while restricted by
side lines and goal lines, is not limited
in certain portions of that field
THE course of the contest can be
carried TO any section Of the gridiron
Instead Of the defense and offense being
stereOtyped owing 20 the restrictions ot
field rules and the limited number OF
them employed in the execution Of the
play, the field play is practically free
and the number Of men represents the
total of both teams.
The number Of plays that can be
used are as lllimitable as tunes that car
be played upon "a piano or words formed
from the alphabet The defense must
vary 20 meet the plays In the develop
ent Of plays the coach can draw or
speed weight, endurance, &c, 10 effect
certain combinations which he designs tC
most easily open the way Of least resist
ance.
"In the execution Of these plays tbs
weather. the opponents defense. and the
strategy of field position are all impor-
tant. one play may be effective in one
portion and another IN some other paTt
of the field A certain defense will stoI
some plays and others ae strongest
against il. In fact, there IS not one de-
fense or play that is not the outcome ot
scientific thought"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06

Up to that moment the runner from third
base is taking his chances. but he be-
comes entitled to score IN safety Just as
soon as the fourth ball has been called
on the batter.
OF course, it is understood that If the
runner from third base starts home be-
fore the pitcher begins to deliver the ball
the latter has a right to throw-not pitch
to the catcher in an attempt to head
the runner off at the plate This was
worked out by Manager VIII Armour.
now of Toledo, when he was in charge OF
the Detroit Tigers during the season OF
1906 With the bases fun and three balls
on the batter. Bill instructed the runner
on third TO start for the plate after the
pitcher had taken his position in the box.
The pitcher seeing the move in time.
threw wide bali to the catcher, and the
runner was nipped at the plate and touch
ed out
Manager Armour claimed that he was
safe on the ground that the ball was
pitched and was a fourth ball for the
batter thus forcing all the base run
ners TO advance This claim. however.
was not allowed. and it was held that q
pitcher has a perfect right to throw to
the catcher in an attempt TO head off
base runner trying to score. just as he
has a right to throw to any other base to
catch runner who has started too soon
That Is, he can do SO provided he has
not already started his pitching motion
The fact that he has taken his place IN
the box does not prevent him from
throwing Nome or TO any other base.
But the moment ne starts his pitching
motion lac must go ahead with it. and
the bali delivered must be regarded as a
pitched ball, and judged accordingly by
the umpire. If il is a called ball, and
the fourth for the batter. the latter is
entitled To first base, and all preceding
base runners who are forced are free TO
advance without being put out. That is
the case in the question submitted for
decision. Tie runner from third base
can start home the instant the pitcher
begins his regular motion in delivering
the ball. If the result is a ball and not a
strike, the runner from third cannot be
put out at the plate.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
GREAT MILERs TO MEET.
Long-dissance Race to Be Feature
of Columbia Indoor Meet.

New York. Jan. 5-An interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged for the an
nual indoor track meet 10 be held under
the auspices OF the Columbia University
Track Association in Madison Square
Garden. February Is next
The main features viii be the one mile
invitation run for the Martinique trophy,
and the championship intercollegiate re-
lays. In the race for the Martinique
cup, which Is valued at $50. will be the
leading milers of the East Invitations
have been extended 10 Guy Haskins, OF
the University Of Pennsylvania; Melvin
Sheppard, Harvey Cohn, J, p. Sullivan,
and Charles Bacon, of the Irish-Ameri-
can A. c., and Fred Rodgers and a. j.
White, of the New York A. c,
There are TO be eight relay races, three
OF which will be contested between the
big universities, all Of whom have re-
ceived invitations The mile and two
mile teams will try for the intercollegiate
championship. In addition 70 these are
a mile relay for athletic clubs and two
mile for the National Guard
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
ROCHESTER BOWLING TOURNEY
National Association Is PeFfecting
Plans for Annual Meeting.

New Brunswick, y. j., Dec. 5.-Lester
c. Stevens, secretary OF the National
Bowling Association. has returned from
Rochester, where he went to look over
the arrangements for the second annual
tournament Of the association. which will
be held in that city from March TO Il
An amusement company is erecting a
large building which will be completed
February l, There are to be sixteen we'll
equipped alleys. with a balcony running
along the front and one side of the build
ing. and having accommodations for
about 500 persons.
Mr.. Stevens said to-day that he had
talked with the hotel managers and the
agent of the Trunk Line Association, and
that all have practically agreed to give
the visiting bowlers the benefit of special
rates during the tourney.
The first tournament Of the association
took place last Easter at Atlantic City
120 teams participating. Mr.. Stevens looks
for a greater number at Rochester this
spring.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06

faithful watch dogs for racing interests at
Albany.
The Saratoga Racing Association con-
ducts the Saratoga track, but IN this Har-
~ Payne Whitney. by inheritance. and
Francis r. Hitchcock dominate.
The Empire track belongs to James
Butler a wealthy merchant of the city.
who has been persona non grata TO the
Jockey Club. Mr. Butler is not a member
Of the club and he is not politician, so
when he asked for dates they were re-
fused He carried the case to the courts
and won
It is conceded that horse racing cannot
be conducted at a proft in this city with
out the betting privilege. II Gov. Hughes
wins IN his fight the association VIII have
/ o choice between operating their plants
at a loss or Of closing down AID losing
their usual fat dividends
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
MILLIONS IN RACING
Gov. Hughes Will Have Great
Battle Against Betting.
FINEST TRACKS IN THE LAND
New York Has More Money IN
vested in Courses Than All Other
Plants in Country Are Worth.
Mighty Interests That VIII BE
Lined Up Against Gov. Hughes.

New York, Jan. 5.-Gov. Hughes has
mapped out for himself the hardest fight
he has had so far in his public career in
attempting to abolish race-track gam
bling in the State of New York.
1t will be a bitter. relentless fight, with
no quarter given or asked on either side,
with no trick of the legislative game
omitted, and with certain sections OF the
penal code forgotten on one side at least
when it comes to obtaining legislative
support In his message the governor s
recommendation reads much like a COM
mand, and this goes out 10 men who
have been affiliated with racing or race
tracks for years. IL did not take long
for the lines to be arTayed. and the war
talk arose on both sides before the ink
was dry on the extras that told of the
State executives strong presentment
This table shows the value and profits
of the racing plants in this State:
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
JIM DELEHANTY LEAVES.
Goes tn Florida to Play with Win
ter Baseball League Club.

Special to The Washington Herald
Cleveland, Jan. 5.-The exodus Of ball
play ers for the Florida Winter League
will begin tomorrow. Jim Delehanty,
the Washington second baseman. left
to-day for Ormond. Terry Turner is
already on the ground, and. according
10 letters received by friends in this
city. he is enjoying life boating and
fishing Howard Wakefield VIII leave
for Daytona. He signed six weeks ago
with Palm Beach but the team that
was scheduled to represent that famous
resort has been transferred TO Day
tOna. The four clubs hl the league now
are St Augustine. OFmOnd, Sea Breeze.
and Daytona. OrmOnd is only FIVE miles
from DaytOna and Sea Breeze, while
the last two places are only about a
mile apart, Sea Breeze being on the
ocean. while DaytOna sets back on the
river.
Mig" Clarke is expected along in a
few days 10 join the OrmOnd team.
while Elmer Flick, if he makes up his
mind to go again. viii depart on We'd
nesdaE
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
]. g. sterens strongest Middv.

Special TO The Washington Herald,
Annapolis, Jan. 5.-The Naval Academy
strength record has just been broken
by Midshipman James G. Stevens. of
Summerfeld. Ohio, who scored ], ,4S1 points
in the tests, the former record being l. .43O
points, held by Robert f. Chambers, also
of Ohio. Capt A II. Douglas, of the
football team. is third. and viii shortly
make an effort TO raise the figure now
held by Stevens.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
Hearing for "Fight Trust"

San Francisco. Jan. 5.-The arraignment
of former Mayor Eugene L. Schmitz.
James Conroth. Eddie Graney. and Willie
Britt on indictments charging bribery
in connection with obtaining from the
former board of supervisors fight permits
for the so-called fight trust" has been
set by Superior Judge Dunno for Janu-
arV II
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
Umpire Carpenter Likely to Retire.

Rochester. n. y Jan. William B.
Carpenter, of this city the National
League baseball umpire. is at present de-
Iiberating as to whether 1t would be Tor
his best interest 10 sign for another year
as a National League arbitrator or TO
buy a franchise in the Southern League
Carpenter may have his choice, for he
has at present in his possession an un-
signed contract for that league, and also
has an offer from President KavanaUgh,
Of the Southern League. Incidental to
his deliberations. Carpenter is tOiling
each day as a siiversmith at a local sill
yer manufacturing plant
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
Warhop Ordered to Report,

Freeport, ILL.,. Jan. 5.-Pitcher Jack
Warhop. who was sold by the Freeport
Association (XVisconsin-Illinois League) to
the Detroit Americans for $1,000. received
orders to report at Detroit March L His
seasons salary has been fixed at S2,1O0
The Washington herald., 1908-01-06
Prominent Pigeon Breeder Dead.

Allentown, Jan. 5.-George w. Eckert,
known all over the world as the breeder
of owl pigeons that have won first prizes
at shows in all parts of the country, died
at his home here yesterday. He was
fifty-twO years old, and left a wife and
two children.