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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
ADVERTISING OMAHA.

Several of the leaders among local
business mon are scheduled to talk
before the Omaha AID Mems club on
the topic of Advertising Omaha
These gentlemen will suggest various
plans, the result of accumulated ex-
p~erience and wisdom, for the purpose
of further sounding the fame and rep
utation of this city. II is altogether
likely that they will present some
plans worthy Of trial. AT the risk of
putting In The Bee would like to
make a few general suggestions along
the line of what not to do.
In the first place, The Bee would
like to suggest that some of our good
citizens cease advertising Omaha as the
wickedest city on earth; that other of
our good citizens cease to complain
that Omaha is the most corruptly gov
erned of any city on earth; that others
cease the baseless allegation that the
citizens are ridden by conscienceless
corporations; hat others cease telling
the world that the public service af-
forded in Omaha is the worst in the
world and that all of these people get
together for the purpose of boosting
instead OF knocking.
1t is not asserted that Omaha is any
better in any of these material regards
than a modern city should be, but it is
true that the vast majority OF the citi-
Gems of Omaha are earnestly striving
to bring the home of their adoption up
to an ideal standard Of living. A few
disgruntled or dissatisfied individuals
have shouted the defamation of Omaha
long enough. The Bee believes in ad-
vertising Omaha at all times and I'M
der all circumstances, but 1t believes
that this advertising should be done
in a way that will attract rather than
repel people from the outside. Let us
quit knocking and get together.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
MR.. BRYAN AND THE RAILROADS.

Among the reports that Mr.. Bryan
is shooting ducks. taking automobile
rides and pursuing other forms Of d.
version and entertainment in old Mex
leo, m this interesting dispatch
from Monterey:
Mr.. Bryan is showing a keen interest
in the practical workings Of the railroads
comprised in the government merger sys-
TEN OF Mexico. lie talked with a number
Of railroad officials and employees on the
subject on his way down here, and during
his stay ne will interview shippers and
patrons of the road, generally, and obtain
their Views as to the effects of the gov
ernment's policy of owning a controlling
interest in the principal railroads Of the
country. Mr.. Bryan found today that
there is a difference of opinion as to the
merits of the policy.
1t is not surprising to learn that Mr..
Bryan has found a difference of opin-
ion among Mexicans as to the merits
of government ownership of railways.
He found a decided difference of opin-
ion on that subject among members OF
his own party when he returned from
his tour of Europe in 1906 and de-
clared in favor of adopting the govern
ment ownership OF railways as a para
mount issue OF his party. His party,
in different parts OF the country, pro-
tested with such vehemence that Mr..
BRYAN admitted to himself that he was
too far in advance of his party and for
two years he has sidestepped the issue,
although he has never recanted his
Madison Square garden speech and has
not admitted that he was in error. Now
that he is a semi-private citizens! he is
pursuing his Investigations, perhaps
with the idea and hope that the party
will catch up with his advanced
thought and finally adopt his views on
government ownership.
In the meantime. congress will be
busy with further legislation looking
to the regulation of railway rates and
the operation of railways. Mr.. Bryan
is committed, by his written and
spoken record, to the belief that rail-
way regulation must fail. He has ex-
pressed the conviction that the rail-
ways are so powerful that they will not
allow themselves to be regulated and
that the remedy for railway abuses
will finally be found in government
, ownership. Should the congress be I'M
successful in securing the enactment
OF such additional legislation as is
deemed essential to the proper meas
ure of federal control Of the transpor-
tation companies, or should the legis-
lation adopted fail to meet the pur-
pose Of it, then Mr.. Bryan may feel
justified in having something further
to say on the subject; may feel war
ranted in insisting that his party de-
clare itself in conformance with his
views and make government ownership
the paramount issue in 1912. In that
event, there could be but one answer
to the question, "Who shall lead the
party in this campaign" Those who
profess to believe that the results at
the polls on November 3, 1908, put
an end to Organism and such issues as
the government ownership of railways,
may have a chance to revise their
opinions in the ante-convention months
of 1912.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Henry R%euterdshl, one of the pro-
fessional critics of the navy; w. d.
Walker, editor OF Army and Navy
and c. p. Connolly, who has
achieved considerable prominence as
a muckraker in general, have turned
their batteries loose again on the
American navy. Current magazines
are filled with the charges, conclusions
and recommendations of these experts,
the consensus of their volunteered
opinion being that the navy is in really
a d%eplorable condition, with misplaced
armor belts, open work turrets and
other defects too numerous to cata-
logue in one volume. They agree that
the navy is not in a proper state of
preparedness and they draw compar-
isons with other %navies, to the 1isad-
vantage of ours.
All this would be more or less
alarming, If it were true, or If the
people of this and other countries be-
lieved it were true, but there is con-
siderable encouraging testimony on
the other side OF the case. Letters
read at a dinner at Chicago from Ad-
mirals Dewey, Schley and Evans all
agreed that, date for date, there are
no fighting machines afloat the equal
of those of the American navy. Dewey,
Schley and Evans are backed by fight
ing and navigating experience that
| pVnht 70 ufuo fhnfr nninfnnS urnat
weight. They have been with the
ships when the vessels we're put to
the test of battle and the record shows
that the ships, the guns and the men
behind the guns all gave a good &C
count of themselves. British naval
experts have also given recent testi-
mony to the effect that, date for date
and gun for gun, the American bat
tleships are not surpassed anywhere.
The American battleship is far from
perfect. Defects are being discovered
every year and they are being reme-
died as rapidly as possible. Each new
vessel is an improvement over its pre-
decessor and the navy, rs a whole, is
keeping abreast with general naval
progress in construction and equip
ment. The burden of the complaint Of
the recent critics, when simmered
down, appears to be aimed at the bu-
reau managers at Washington. This
subject is always a bone of contention
among officers who have been assigned
to pleasant posts and do their fighting
behind roller-top desks at Washington,
and those who are kept at sea service.
The muckrakers find delight in writing
volumes about the differences between
such officials, but the public will be
disposed to accept the word of Ad-
mirals Dewey, Schley and Evans as to
the fitness of the American navy for
any emergency that it may be called
upon to face.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
PEACE ON THE PACIFIC.
Agreement on the Open Door Policy
in the Orient.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
There seems TO be no valld reason why
any senator should vote agains the ratifi-
cation az the treaty which has been framed
by Secretary Root and Ambassador Aoki.
II does not contemplate one Of the 'en-
tangling alliances which Jefferson dep
recated. It differs radically from the one
which pledges England and Japan to mill
tary action in certain contingencies. The
United States does not bind itself to take
such action under any circumstances
The important provision of the treaty is
the expression of the determination of the
two powers to support by all peaceful
means the Independence and integrity OF
China and the principle Of equal CONNER
cial and Industrial opportunity In the en-
pire for all nations-the principle of the
open door" There is nothing in that to
which any one at home or abroad can
take exception.
The treaty also requires the two powers,
II anything shall occur threatening the
status quo in China or the principle Of
equal opportunity, to communicate with
each other to arrive at a mutual under
standing as to what shall be done. This
binds the United States to nothing beyond
q communication of its views. The mt
tual understanding may not be reached.
II is difficult to perceive the improperly
or danger of a reciprocal exchange OF
views by the two great naval powers of
the Pacific concerning questions of COM
mon interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
HEROES ON SEA AND LAND.
stun of which They Are Made shown
In Recent Instances.
Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore Sun.
The account of the burning of the British
Steamship Sardinia off the coast of Malta
on Wednesday, wherein a large number OF
persons lost their lives, is relieved by a
story OF heroism. The accounts say that
Captain Charles Littler. commander of the
ship took the helm and kept 1t until he
persisted in the flames. The first officer
and all three of the engineers and
eighteen others of the ships com
pany were lost. The sailors re-
mained at the pumps as long as they
could work. and then they occupied them
selves dealing out life-preservers to the
passengers. TIL shore was not far away,
and boats were putting out to pick up those
who were afloat in the sea. The captain,
the officers and the seamen, by putting on
hfe-preservers and taking to the water,
could doubtless have saved their lives. But
they preferred duty to safety. This is
characteristic of British seamen. Some
thing like this happens whenever there is
a wreck Of one of their vessels.
About the time the Sardinia was burning
In the Mediterranean Sea. the engineer of
a heavy express train on the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy railroad was speed
Ing along at the rate OF a mile a minute,
The engineer, Julius severson by name,
saw a freight train on the track before
him. A collision was inevitable and the
natural impulse OF a man under such con-
dltlons is to save his life. But it seems
mat Severson did not think of that. There
were loo passengers on the train, and the
engineer was thinking of their safety, and
not his own. He stuck to his post. and
before the crash came he had succeeded in
reducing the speed so that not one passen-
ger was injured But a miracle had hap
pened' and when the debris was removed
the brave engineer came out unhurt. All
honor to those hernes ON sea and Innht
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
LYYCHING.

Some of the judicial and peace au-
thorities of Tennessee have brought
fresh disgrace on the state by a farci-
cal attempt to give legal color to the
acts of a mob. The incident occurred
at Tiptonville, in the heart Of the dis
trict that has become notorious by the
operations of the Might Riders"
Three negroes were arrested for kill
ing a deputy sheriff, who had tried to
stop a fight at a negro church. The
men we're hurried to jail and a mob
was promptly formed for their lynch
ing, Prominent attorneys addressed the
mob and pleaded that the law might be
allowed to take its course. The only
concession obtained was that the mob
would not lynch the negroes until
nightfall.
Then the judiciary took part in the
farce. Justice Davis was induced TO
open his court at 5 o'clock. A jury was
called and, after evidence was taken,
the three men were sentenced to death.
The sentence had hardly been passed
when the mob, with a whOop and a
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
Hats on in Church.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

SiSNSioiu holh DOoAS
A leading churchman of Nebraska has
directed the women Of his diocese to come
to church hereafter wearing hats of modest
size. Nor will they be permitted to wear
the hats to church and then remove them.
The bishop iss reported to have ordered
that they keep their heads covered with
hats that will not interfere with the rights
and comfort of others in the congregation.
II this courageous bishop can enforce his
hat ukase it certainly should have a strong
tendency to increase the attendance at the
churches over which he holds jurisdiction.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Richard V. Oulahan, who had charge
of the literary bureau of the repub-
lican national committee, is said to be
slated for assistant secretary of the
navy under the Taft administration.
Dick" Oulahen did the War, State
and Navy building for the New York
Sun, as it's Washington correspondent,
for many years and is one of the best
informed men in the country on naval
matters. He would adorn the new
position, but would leave a big gap in
the newspaper staff in Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

The Corn show management has ar
ranged days for the attendance of
school children at the great exposition.
The educational aspect of this under
taking cannot be too greatly en-
phasized and the interest shown in it
by the educational authorities of the
c~orn-growing states is most commenda-
BILE. The permanency of the exhibit
ton seems determined in advance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
Unique Confirmation.
PHILADELPHIA Record.

General Hancock's dictum that the tariff
was a strictly local issue has new con-
firmation. All the preachers in eight towns
and cities in the Kansas-Missouri zinc min
ing district collaborated on Thanksgiving
day in asking divine aid for the imposition
OF a protective duty on zinc ore. In their
local zeal the petitioning clergy do not stop
to consider that the Almighty may be dis
posed to side with the millions who pay
rather than the few who profit. He may
not agree with Hancock that it is a local
matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Walter Wellman has begun a libel
suit against a Paris paper hat charac-
terized his North Pole expedition as a
blum. Wellman, it will be remem-
bered, got as far as Paris on his way
to the pole.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

The Jims and the Jacks are saving
stakes in the pie jackpot. This tenn
porary coalition Toes not mean that
neither side cannot reach the Ratchet
handle at less thar a moments notice.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
HE WAS a DANGEROUS MAN.
Andrew Carnegie Accused of Giving
Trade Secrets Away.
0nrspofIal5 Macs RanvbI{rap

Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
Stories are coming out of Pittsburg
which reflect the existence of bitter feel
ing among the steel men over Andrew Car
negie's coming out for free trade in steel.
These stories are not calculated to improve
the position OF the steel men in relation
to the public. 1t is recalled, for example,
that Mr.. Carnegie in 1896 broke up the
steel rail pool by insisting upon shading
prices under the S24 then being charged
for rails per ton. John w. Gates OF the
Illinois Steel company then proceeded to
cut the price 10 s17, and Carnegie offered
in retaliation TO make a price Of ST.. 80
saying in a public statement that III this
price isn't low enough will cut another
dollar and will still make money on steel
rails" The story proceeds, as in a Pitts
burg dispatch to the New York CONNER
cial:
This was the blow that hurt. Carnegie
had uncovered former workings of the rail
pool by showing that rails which had been
sold at $4 a ton could be sold at a profit
at S4.5l. To Gates and others IL became
patent that Carnegie would sooner or later
put others out Of business by his breaks,
and II was decided to call a meeting OF
outside steel men to see II something could
not be done TO get rid Of Carnegie. Get
that wild Scotchman out OF the busines OF
Wen have to get out, was the statement
Of John w. Gates when he talked Will
others about II. Hell jump into print
with trade secrets and is dangerous"
That marked the beginning OF the organ.
ization Of the United States Steel corpor.
alton, ore OF whose objects was TO drive
Carnegie out of the business and which
paid him an enormous price for his inter
ests in the industry in order to get him
out. Now, after seven or eight years Of
quiet, Mr.. Carnegie has broken loose
again-"jumping into print with trade Sc
| %crets,' with the result OF again stirring
up the industry against him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

A woman has gone into the bank
ruptcy court with liabilities Of a qua
ter of a million and assets OF eight
thousand dollars. Whether this is to
be used as evidence of woman's su-
perior business qualification will be
left TO the ~suffragettes.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Some self-appointed critics are again
pointing out a nice assortment of de-
fects In the American nav Still.
other nations that may feel interested
would do we'll to connne their investi-
cations TO the American navy's record
at target practice.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Postal savings banks are again to be
brought before congress. This will
give the democratic member in the
Second Nebraska district an oppor-
tunity to revive the bill which he so
ingloriously abandoned for the purpose
of trailing on behind Bryan's promised
issue of bank deposit guaranty.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Mr.. Bryan has declined to go on a
jaguar hunt In Mexico. Mr.. Bryan.
however, is hunting jaguars in the
Tammany district by the correspond
ence system.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Other members of the sisterhood of
nations may now look at Cuba and
ay, Why where have. you been for
so long, in SCHOOL,"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

1t seems like a dream" said Mr..
Rockefeller, in testitying concerning
the accumulation OF his great wealth.
Most of us accumulate our great
wealth that way.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

William Randolph Hearst has
caused some comment by calling at the
White House. Should he want to
create a real sensation he should call
at 26 Broadway and send his card in
to MIR. Archbold.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Very little is now being heard from
the inside OF Brother Shallenberger's
cabinet, but the indications are that
the Omaha patriots have received
about all they are going to get.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

The secretary of the treasury reports
that just now there is a great demand
for gold for Christmas. With most
folks there is a great demand for gold
for every day of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Panama reports are that there is
something wrong with the toes of the
Gatun dam. The government should
appoint a dam chiropodist.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
A Sob of Regret.

Chicago Record-Herald.
Mr.. Archbold sadly says that he once
disposed Of a lot of Standard Oil certificates
at 70 cents on the dollar. He should have
had the sagacity to pawn his watch.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

President Roosevelt thought Secre-
tary "Bill' Hayward a giant. Time
Was in Nebraska when Bill looked big
ger than Pixies Peak to the opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

The climate is carrying or again in
a most unseemly manner, but the
stories of snow blockades in Colorado,
floods in Oklahoma and tornadoes in
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
Tim Woodruff has announced his re

tirement from the race for United
States senator from New York. Wood
run has a great record for resigning
positions before he gets them. 1t is
not too early to mention Woodruff for
the vice presidential nomination in
1912
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
Jury Reasoning.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Lamphere must have been convicted of
arson and not murder on the theory that
the killing of the Guinness woman could not
be classed as crime.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

An eminent astronomer has been ar
rested for creating a disturbance in a
Los Angeles theater. Probably he
will argue that he was only making a
study OF the stars.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

A Mexican convict, condemned to
death, has invented an airship. It
might save the usual expenses Of exc
cution by allowing him to go up In it.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
Tired and Retired.
Chicago Tribune.

Now comes the Hon. Tom Watson with
the paralyzing announcement that he will
not be a candidate for the presidency again.
Suppose 1t should become necessary"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Germany is now seeking a 2-cent
postal rate to the United States. All
the world apparently wants to write
letters to us.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Railroads hat they will
be satisfied with a 3 per cent advance
in freight rates. 1t is easier to grab
by inches than by feet or yards.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Lord Roberts may be striving to be-
come known as the Richmond Pearson
Hobson of England.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

st. Louis Times.
The ships that bring our soldiers out OF
Cuba in all probability will return to
Havana with a cargo of war correspon-
dents.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

A learned professor declares he has
discovered an ape hat talks. Hope
he will not feel called upon to name
nRRnes
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

According to a decision of the inspector
general Of the army, neither officers nor
enlisted men will wear gloves hereafter
when equipped for field service. Enlisted
men will also dispense with the use of
white collars when doing field duty. Of
ficers will be allowed to wear a white col
lar with the service uniform when in gar
rison. The decision also forbids the use
of white gloves, which were once looked
upon as indispensable ON some occasions
by officers as well as enlisted men in the
field
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

A cable bulletin from London
brings the gratifying new that the
German fleet has not yet been sighted
of the coast of England.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

1t may be possible to prohibit low
necks" at weddings. but the rubber
necks will always be there.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

other parts OF the country tend to
reconcile Omaha folks to their home
brand Of weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

John ID. Archbold is said to be a
man of few words, 1t is known, how
ever, that he lie a man of many letters.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Mr.. Taft never hunts trouble" says
a correspondent. He will not need to
so long as he has appointments to
make.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

The foot bali season is over, but
some of the players are still kicking.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Mr.. Taft says his cabinet has not
been selected. We fear Mr.. Taft is
not reading the newspapers very
closely.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Nine. Calve advises young women
not to sing, Most of them follow the
advice.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Evidently normal conditions have
been restored in Hayti. Another rev.
~olution is in progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

II see where they are denouncing the big
hat In the churches"
Yes, which will have the effect of max
ing women wear them all the more rellgi-
ously. Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Jane-Why, Mabel, your hair is in fright
full disorder. Did you forget to brush IL?
Mabel (cOldly)-It you knew a little more.
Jane, you wouldn't be so hasty. This il
the latest thing in coiffures-and it IA
me two hours to get it.-Cleveland PAt
Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Mrs. Henpeckke-Oh, / wish / had beer
born a man!
Mr.. Henpeckke dervently)-A mem
Philadelphia Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Less unsold ana returned copies. sye76
GEORGE b. TZSCHUCK,
Treasurer.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this 3lst day OF October. 1906.
w.. p. WALKER.
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Ingratiating Salesman-Both these pat,
terms are so fine, madam, that it is hard
to choose between the two. Still, l ought
not tempt you to take both OF them.
Customer-You d~on't-it's the goods that
tempt me.-Chicago ribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State ot Nebraska, Douglas Count, SIS
George r.. Tzschuck. treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn.
says that the actual number OF full ana
complete copies of The Daily. NOTHING
month OF Octobp-. 1865. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

80 your family disapproved OF your &c
ing on the stage
Yes" answered Miss Gawsy.
"Why2'
"They saw me act!"-St. Louis Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-01

Wonderful language ours!'
What are you thinking of now?"
THE patrons of the matinees are mostly
matrons. "-Boston Transcript.