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Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
ATHLETICS AND STATURE.

The president of one OF the most i'm
portant universities of Japan has re-
Gently made a report upon the effects
of athletics upon the growth of the
Japanese youth, and couples with IL a
prediction hat 1t will not be many
years before the Japanese become as
tall as the average of Americans or
Europeans. The prediction is not based
upon any theory, but upon the posi-
tive results obtained by experiments,
and is, therefore, a matter of interest
everywhere.
1t appears that the mikado appointed
a commission some fifteen years ago to
investigate and report upon the causes
for the inferior size Of the Japanese.
The commission went into the investl-
CATION most thoroughly making a
study of the Japanese diet, mode of life
end all their habits. 1t found that
the Japanese students and youth were
usually very well developed above the
waist and In the arms, but that their
legs were short and weak. This led to
an investigation Of the sports of the
students, with the discovery hat the
Japanese boys pay much attention to
boxing, wrestling and sword contests,
and that in all of the schools there
were no plays or exercises calling for
development of the legs.
On receiving the report of the COM
mission, the mikado issued a command
that not only those In the schools, but
adults as well, must sit less and walk
more than they had been accustomed
to doing; that they should stand
straight and take such exercises as
were prescribed to strengthen their
legs and develop their height. Gym
naslums we're established in schools
and colleges and a general bracing up
was ordered throughout the empire.
The commission now reports that as a
result of this order and the peoples
compliance with ii. the younger Jap
anese are taller than tsosg 81 the same
age were fifteen years ago, and that
the average height of the Japanese
youth is fully two inches morS than
the average before the new regime was
inaugurated. The lesson carries its own
moral. 1t simply shows the beneficial
results that follow rational life and ex-
ercise. AS physical health is the great
est sourc OF a nation, JapahAs ex-
p~erience should be an incentive TO the
rest of the world. Proper diet and
proper exercise reduce doctors bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
Personal NOTES.

Joe Brown, who has just defeated Hoke
Smith in the Georgia gubernatorial pri-
mary, weighs but n~inety-five pounds. while
Smith tips the scales at 800
One of the Georgia delegates seated at
Chicago the other day is named Ananias
Brown, but the national committee evil
IDENTIFY believed his side OF the story.
John r. Malloy Of Ohio. reading clerk
OF the republican national convention for
the third time, has a voice of such volume
that in comparison a for~ty-man-power
band in action sounds like a whisper.
Charles NeIhaus of New York has been
selected by the John Paul Jones monu-
ment commission as the sculptor for that
monument, which is to be erected in Wash
inston and for which congress appropriated
$4,000.
Charles A. Tallman, u. S. N, retired. OF
Richmond, Me-, suggested the new ar
rangement for the stars in the ~Gnited
States flag which became necessary with
admission Of Oklahoma and which will be-
come effective on July T.
While Buffalo Bill was giving an exhibit
ton OF Workmanship at his show with a
new gun the cartridge exploded and a part
of the right side of the great scouts IA
nous moustache was burned away. His
facial adornment has been trimmed to cor
respond with the one shortened by the
blazing gun, and while the flowing ends
no longer flow. the goatee has not entirely
lost its companion.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
THE SWEET GIRL GRADUATE.

w. J. Hampton, in New York World.
Standing with reluctant feet
Where the brook and river meet,
See the sweet girl graduate ,
Brace herself TO tackle Fate. ?
See her I'm her dimity,
Plain white lawn or ~organdie,
Waiting, trembling, sweet n fair,
With a rosebud In her hair
And an essay in her hand,
Shaking as she takes the stand,
See the bushes come and 60,
Soft pink bloom in fields of snow;
Listen as she reads the lines
Leading to the fair confines
OF the future which she sees
Dimly through her auguries.
To her school days, ending here,
Pays the tribute of a tear,
And with a smile she turns 20 meet
The long, hard path before her feet.
She has learned-from books-that life
AT its best is on strife
Till the end, when she lays down
The heavy cross to take the crown.
Oh. say,
Amt she the higher wayp
Aaint she
The solver OF the mystery
LIES problem, whose solution IL
Mans ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS QuiS2
Still the same reluctant feet.
Where the brook and river meet,
That same evening rather late,
Sitting In a hammock with
Some young cub named Brown or Smith.
Swapping moonshine much and bliss,
Rosebud, rapture, and a kiss
Does she fear to tackle Fate?
Ask the sweet girl graduate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
Ply OF TIE

The Omaha Board OF Education has
before 1t a petition for an increase in
salary, signed by the members OF the
high school teaching staff. In support
of their request for increased pay the
teachers cite as examples the pay in
fourteen other states where the rate
is higher thar 1t is in Omaha. A num-
Der of cities might be found in which
the rate is lower, but of this nothing
is said. The question is M that re-
quires careful consideration and should
be given the fullest inquiry before 1t
is finally decided.
No objection can be raised to the
payment of adequate wages to compe-
tent teachers, and Omaha certainly
wants the best to be had. On the
other hand, Omaha citizens who pay
for the support of the public schools
do not care to have the burden of tax
alton unreasonably increased. While
their sympathy will undoubtedly EEK
tend to the teachers, the practical side
of the question must be given full
weight In whatever decision is reached.
II the Board of Education can find
means whereby the advance in pay sug-
gested may be granted without adding
heavily to the expenses Of the school
no criticism will be raised, but with a
school population that is steadily in
CT easing and thereby adding to the
annual cost of maintaining the public
schools, an advance in the salary roll
is a problem more serious than 1t is In
some of the cities cited as examples
where conditions are much different
from those in Omaha. The teachers
may rest assured that their services
are appreciated and will be requited as
literally as the city can afford.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
MR rAFra RuNNInn M1rE

Perhaps the best and most effective
answer TO the charge that the work Of
the Chicago convention is being cut
out and dictated from Washington is
the keen contest now in progress over
the selection Of a candidate for the
vice presidency. Just as Mr.. Tart Sc
cured the support of a majority of the
delegates TO the convention because he
was the choice OF the republican voters
of the different states, so it is prom
ised his running mate will be s9Eected
by the delegates to the convention.
after a careful consideration haS been
given to the merits and claims Of the
different candidates presented.
There lie no paucity Of material from
which the vice presidential candidate
may be chosen. Governor Hughes of
New York, Governor Guild Of Massa-
chusetts, Governor Sheldon of Ne
braska, Governor Cummins Of Iowa,
Governor Fort OF New Jersey. Senator
Knox of Pennsylvania, Senator Bever-
idge of Indiana, Senator Dolliver of
Iowa, Congressman Sherman of New
York, Lieutenant Governor Woodruff
of New York, and other men who have
been prominent and active In public
life and party work are being consId-
cred in the list of availables out of
which the convention may be trusted
10 select a candidate who will measure
up to the qualifications desired in a
vice presidential candidate and add
strength to the ticket to be headed by
Mr.. Taft. 8trEE
The contest over the selection of a
candidate for the vice presidency is
open. While the administration has
expressed a preference for the nomi-
nation OF either Governor Cummins or
Senator Dolliver, the delegates are free
to exercise their expression OF choice
when they determine aqEeng them
selves upon the candidate who will
best represent the sentiment of the
party and the interests Ao& the coun-
try. Efforts to arouse enfnities over
the selection of a candidate for second
place on the ticket will not, and should
not avail. The choice, when made, will
fall upon a republican, pledged to re-
publican principles and policies,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
Cnha Mud be Ready.

New fOrk TTIDune.
The United States cannot be expected to
remain in Cuba indefinitely. II It is under
an obligation to organize Cuba for good
self-government. Cub is under at least as
strong an obligation to facilitate and ex-
pedite that organization as much as possi-
Bile. We are inclined to think that the
OF these elections is the best possi-
BILE way of moving Cuba to fulfill that
obligation. There have been those in that
island who have desired American occupa-
ton to endure as long as possible, and
who therefore have actually discouraged
and delayed preparations for renewed au-
tonomy. 1t is we'll hat they should be re-
minded. that such tactics will not perma-
nently work. The proverbial p-ostponement
until ''manana" cannot be indefinitely re-
peated In dealing with the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Precautions Planned 20 Safeguard the
Lungs OF the Tiger.

Chicago tribune.
The eastern democracy has learned that
the democratic national convention Is to
be up in the air geographically. II not
politically. Denver. II has been discovered,
is $3.50 feet above sea level, and the voice
OF Tammany can be heard family calling
for help.
Tammany cares nothing about the sea
level. per Sc. and Denver could separate
itself from both salt and fresh water by
two miles instead OF one II the matter
rested there and had no dlsagreeable con-
sequences. Unfortunately It has.
Portions OF the eastern democracy admit
a liking for the trencher and a ondness
for the flowing bowl. When they are in
formed that persons moving suddenly into
high attitudes must avoid excitement and
Worry, shun heavy eating and the social
cur and get plenty OF sleep they are
filled with fear and view with alarm.
Tammany sees itself eating two crackers
and drinking a bowl OF milk at 7 p. m.
and retiring to rest at slp. m. This is
not the gay life. but II has been recon-
mended to the eastern democracy as the
safe lfe by a New York physician recog-
niaed as a climatologist.
Medical advice cautions the convention
against excitement. and Il Is suggested
that at the thrilling moment when the
destinies OF the party have been settled
and the nominees named some revered
elder statesman OF democracy whose words
carry weight arise quickly. quiet the as
semblage with outstretehed hands. and
say:
Gentlemen. remember the doctor. Let
US tiptoe out OF the hail and so down to
Omaha where IL IL safe TO yell"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
Brooklyn Eagle

There Is no democratic party-David b
HIN.
II would be about as true 20 say that
there is no donkey. The democrats
party is not dead. Nor has its usefulness
ceased and determined. In this interval
between the election next November and
the fight for the presidency IN 1912, some
500 lectures will be delivered. For these
diseourses the coming campaign will be a
fine advertisement. Nothing can be
clearer, therefore. than that the party is
not only alive. but useful Indeed. It Is
also essential-to a full house for the lee
turer. With at least one monopoly he has
no fault TO find.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
to deliver himself of his personal Opln-

The Nebraska State Pharmaceutical
association is having a good time in
Omaha in spite of the weather. The
visit at the den Of Ak-sar-Ben showed
that the a~pothecaries are not afraid Of
colored lamps.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
influence of FavOrs 20 Come.
PfttSbura nat

Senator Foraker permits IL TO be known
that he will support whatever candidate Is
nominated for president The senator ap-
pears 10 have recalled the fact that there
Is to be an election for United States SEN
ator from Ohio. and that he may find It
convenient to be IL a highly receptive
mood concerning that office.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
RrersrrRINo ~ rIrLEs.


New York has passed a law relating
to the registry of land titles that was
much talked OF some years ago. but
has of late bee little agitated; II was
known as the Torrens system, and the
New York law is but a slight modih-
cation OF the old plan.
BY the provisions OF The wolaw,
any propertyowner can get his title
registered by submitting to the courts
the report Of n ofioial examiner.
title insurance company or attorney
especially licensed for examination.
Notice is given by personal service or
by publication TO all adverse claimants
and the court. after taking testimony,
n any conflict is offered. decides in
whom the title is vested. and a certih-
cate is Issued which is accepted as con-
elusive evidence as to the ownership OF
the property. A sale is perfected by
the transfer of a deed with the certih-
cate and the purchaser secures a new
certificate from the proper Official.
Mortgage liens are noted ON the eertih-
Gates and judgments do not become
liens until they have been entered
upon the registration books.
Claimants against property are as
sured. in a way, by a fee Of 1 mill on
the dollar, which is charged for the
registration. and which becomes an as
surance fund for claimants SNho may
have valid claims that NOT pre-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
BRYAN HAS A CINCH.
Nomination at Denver a FOreEOne
Conclusion.
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune,
Gaining seventy delegates last week, MIR,
Bryan is now absolutely assured of a re-
nomination at Denver. Instructions for
him were given by state and territorial
conventions in Oregon. New Mexico, Ken
lucky. Virginia and Utah. He has now the
support of 66S delegates-exactly two-thirds
OF the membership OF the democratic ma
tional convention. One hundred and TWEEN
ty-four delegates are still to be elected.
OF these Mr.. Bryan seems pretty certain
to get "a from Tennessee, IS from Missis-
sippi, 8 from Montana and 5 from Colo
RADIOS in all-bringtng his total up to 72I.
He has a good chance also to win 26 in
Georgia, "a In North Carolina and 6 in
Florida,
Since his nomination is a f~oregone con-
~clusion. the opposition to Bryan may, IN
fact. let all the remaining delegates go by
default. The anttBryan forces will play
an absolutely quiescent role at Denver.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

A love letter 1000 years old has
beer found in Egypt. A look at the
bottom will probably disclose the fact
that it was signed by t. c. Plat. He
began writing them about that date.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Oil Inspector Aliens report shows
that Mr.. BOOKSELLERS company IL still
doing considerable business in Ne
braska. 1t also shows that the office
is not only self-supporting. but is pay
ing over a nice little sum semi-monthly
to the state treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Colonel watterson says he ices a
united party behind Colonel Bryan.
II is unkind to call attention to a
gentleman's physical infirmities, but
Colonel watterson's eyesight has been
very poor for a number of years.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

What" asks a dramatic critic.
has become of the large blonde Queen
OF Burlesque who used always to
stand in the middle of the front row."
Neither know nor care.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
UNCONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.


1t is not too early to remind the
voters that the constitutional amend
ments submitted by the last legislature
are worthy of careful consideration and
support. Under the amended primary
election proclamation the voters will
have the privilege of registering their
feelings on this at the primary election.
II the amendments receive a majority
vote of either party at the primary,
they will be incorporated as a part of
the regular ticket of that party and all
straight party votes will be registered
as in favor of the amendments.
The first amendment refers to the
investment of the permanent school
fund and is intended to loosen bands
that have restricted the usefulness Of
this fund and cut off a large sum Of
revenue. The other refers to the num-
Der of judges on the supreme bench
and the salaries paid to the judges of
the supreme court and the district
court.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Democratic statesmen are apparently
much incensed at the refusal OF the re-
pabiieans at Chicago to pay much at
tertion to plans for a populist plat
forn.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Whom do o suppose rushed to the
defense when the American Medical
association tried to pass resolutions
denouneing the corset: Why, Dr..
Gallant.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

There is no democratic party"
says David B. Hill. That man ought
to know. as he was present at the kill
ing of It and serYed as one of the
active pallbesrers and ever since has
been in mourning.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

John A. johnson refuses to be a
candidate for another term as COVER
o of Minnesota. but has an idea that
he would like TO try conclusions with
Moses Edwin Clspp for the United
States senate, If it can be arranged to
conduct the contest on the Oregon
Dlan.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

The fire and police board now pro
poses to take a hand in the war on
the salary loan sharks, Anything that
will tend to suppress these leeches will
be OF service TO society.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

The good Lord knows where we
are going to get any campaign fund
for Bryan" says Colonel watterson.
That's so, Ryan is In Europe and Won't
be home until late In the fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Frank H. Hitchcock vas the cham
pion boxer of his college class. Those
contestants who have had the politi-
cal gloves on with him admit that he
still is in the championship class.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Mr.. Bryan is Withholding his com
ment on the Chicago convention pend
ing the announcement OF the platform.
He win not have TO wait much longer
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
value of Experience
New York World.

Charles A. Towne delivered a commence
ment address Thursday at the University
Of Nebraska on Government by Parties"
1t is a subject he ought to understand. He
has belonged to the. republican. silver re-
publican and democratic parties.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

The correspondents are a little slow
in sending out that auadrennial story
about the delegate who had to pay 40
cents an hour for sleeping on a bill
Hard table in a crowded hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Fifty-six rooms will be added to the
working equipment of the Omaha pub
lie schools by the time they are open
next fall. This is an eloquent state
ment of the growth of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
SECRETARY rAFrs SUCCESSOR.

The early retirement of Mr.. Taft
from the cabinet serves to direct atten-
ton to the importance that has been
lent to the position of secretary of
war during his administration Of the
affairs of that department. Prior to his
acceptance of the portfolio OF war in
the presidents cabinet, the position
was not considered particularly desir-
able except to men who had had mill
tary experience or were especially in
terested in military affairs, In times of
peace the secretary of war vas simply
the head of one of the big executive
departments of the government,
charged with a great deal of detail
work. Mr.. Taft has made it the most
prominent department OF the govern
ment, at least so far as general inter-
est is concerned. He las had direct
charge Of the Philippines, the Panama
canal and the governments occupation
of Cuba, three OF the big problems be-
fore the administration.
The War department is no longer a
war office alone. II now embraces &C
Itivities entirely alien to purely military
affairs, departments which in most
European countries would be of'cab-
met rank. While Cuba is still occu-
pied. the Panama canal still under con-
struction and the Philippines still un-
der American rule, he Wa depart
tment will command the services Of a
man above the ordinary cabinet stand
ard.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

"Yeu have a beautiful country"
said Cardinal Logue to Mr.. Rockefel-
Ter, The answer is not reported. but II
is presumed that Mr., Rockefeller said
II have.3
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

The Fourth of July is coming and
1t Is not too early to begin telling
little Willie that noise and patriotism
are not synonymous.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
Overtime.

hAnbas CITY JUuIHdI'
Liquidation OF the western banks seems
to be still going on, especially the banks
OF the Missouri and its tributaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

IL viii be noted that the chief OBJ
iections TO the proceedings Of the Chi
eago convention arise from those who
are not likely to support the nominee.
This fact ought to comfort republicans
who are loyal and earnest in their pur-
pose.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

This June weather is trying on
felix's, who find II either too cold to
go to the ball game or too hot to go to
church.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Hetty Green say her daughter is
not yet ready to marry the best man
living, She won't be either, unless
she moves away from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Senator Foraker could not be
trusted to deliver the keynote. He
would be certain to thump hard on
the black keys.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Governor Hughes is willing to admit
that horse racing is the sport of kings,
but he objects to making 1t the sport
of gambling kings.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
Noi.ome |Odor Of the Doodle.

81. LOuIs NIOpt-DeHHUVIHI'
The $1,000 that Judge Parker's friends
were induced to put into the Nebraska
campaign in 1904 was never intended for
publicity, ard the odor from It is like that
Of a gumshoe f~rizzling on a hot stove.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

President Roosevelt has served
notice on the Panamans hat they must
not employ Tammany methods at their
coming election.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

The curtain went up In Chicago
promptly on time, which shows that
the state management, at least, was
efficient.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
why This ForEetfuIness .
Chicago Inter ocean.

Chicago Inter ocean.
So far as known neither the republican
nor the democratic platform trainers have
submitted for approval a plank pointing
with pride to the overthrow OF the cam
paign fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Foraker is to get two half votes
from Ohio. The Foraker faction has
been reduced to fractions.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

The permanent list of the Omaha
public schools has again proved its
efficiency.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Miss Bible, accused of stealing dia-
monds in Chicago. has written a chap
ter OF revelations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
The weight of Argument.
Baltimore American.

1t is said that the typewriter copy OF
Senator Lafollette's speech tipped the
scales at nineteen pounds. 1t evidently
was a heavy argument, but paradoxioally,
It did not carry much weight,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
still crops out in everything he says
Chicago Record-Herald.

still crops out in everything he says
Chicago Record-Herald.
well" said the good old doctor, smilingly
rubbing his hands together as he entered
the room, how do we find ourselves this
m9Ening, ME, ReseoI ~. ~ us2 ,,o
crotchety and irritable patient. I've de-
cided not to be sick enough TO need any
call today, doc. "-Chicago Tribune.
Little Wife-Grandad. what makes a man
always give a woman a diamond engage
ment ring?
Grandfather-The woman. Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Pa-Sometimes 1 get discouraged about
Willie.
Ma-What's the matter now?
Pa-Here he is. IL years old. and he can't
throw an outcurve yet.-Newark News.
Adam beheld the first tragedy in the
human race. and turned angrily on Eve.
It's all your fault" he cried. "Thi
all comes from the way you rave been
raising Cain in this family from the start"
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

"Wha will the Chicago platform
be-" asked an anxious correspondent.
II will be republican.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17
WHEN our OF TOWN.

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
subscribers leaving the city tenn
Dorarily should have The Bss
mailed Go them. Address will be
changed a. often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-17

Kansas City ia not a prohibition
town. but it would be delighted to be
placed in a dry district for a little.
while.