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Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
WESTERN GOVERNORS REBUKBD.

WESTERN GOVERNORS REBURBD,
The first net result of the conference
at the White House for the considera-
ton of ways and means for the conser-
vation of the nations natural re-
sources and their development for the
whole people instead of for the en-
richment of syndicates, is the cheering
revelation that the entire nation has
apparently become aroused to the i'm
portance and necessity of a thorough
and vigorous forest preservation pol
icy. In the addresses by governors of
the different states at the Thursday
session of the conference executives
from New York, the Carolinas, Mis-
souri, and other states where the tim
Der supply is natural and still large
demonstrated the fact that the people
of those states are enthusiastic in their
support of the presidents forest policy
and have scant sympathy, or even pa
tience, with the efforts that have been
made by certain governors and other
state officials in the west to check the
plans that have been made by the fed
eral government to prevent further de-
struction and waste of the timber sup
ply of the nation.
Governors Brooke of Wyoming, Good
ing Of Idaho, Butler of Utah and Toole
of Montana made a show of protest
against the methods pursued by the fed
eral government in the regulation of
forest reserves, but the sentiment of
the members of the conference was
Overwhelmingly against them. Gov
ernor Gooding's contention that the re-
sources lying within the borders of
state should be left to the state, is in
perfect keeping with the protest of
Senators Borah and Hepburn of Idaho
against the existing forestry policy of
the administration. 1t was, in effect,
an announcement that the officials of
Idaho are willing to sacrifice the inter
ests of the future by allowing re-
sources which belong to the whole peo-
pie and should be conserved and devel-
oped for their benefit to be used by
private interests for their own benefit
Fortunately, this sentiment finds no
sympathetic response with the people
of Idaho or the country and the senti-
ment developed at the White House
conference doubtless will convince
these officials in certain western states
- 10 xrhn
must be considered above the wishes
or plans of special interests.
1t is pleasing, in this connection, to
note that, despite the bitter TRADES of
certain western senators, the senate
has passed the Agricultural depart
ment appropriation bill, including
| $1,00O,O0O for the forestry service.
This is official and final notice that the
| federal government is determined that,
in the scheme for progress of the ma
ton, the latent national resources must
be conserved and developed for the
benefit of the whole people. The
west has more to gain than any other
section of the nation by the encourage
ment and prosecution of forestry
reservation plans and it i'll becomes
governors or other officials from west
ern states ia attempt to place obstruc-
tions in the way of carrying out a pol
icy that holds so much promise OF
benefit to every citizen of the west and
indirectly, to the bettermenc of the
condition of the people of the entire
nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
Western Nebraska communitins ar

Western Nebraska communities are
expecting much benefit from probable
extensions of the Union Pacific to be
paid for out of the new bond issue.
Whether this hope will be realized is
uncertain, but It is certain that Mr..
Hartman could build many miles of
track in Nebraska and not exhaust the
possibilities of extending the service
for the great Overland route.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

jail for refusing to give testimony
showing where she buys drugs at
rates allowing her to undersell her
competitors. Her success may be due
to the fact that she uses plain white
twine instead OF the highly colored and
expensive brands used by her business
rivals
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

A magazine writer has an article in
which he tries to prove that no man
should work more than six hours a
day. His argument furnishes con-
vincing proof that he did not work
more than six hours the day he pre-
pared that article.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
Push Versus PuIIbacIx.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
The date of the probable adjournment
of congress keeps edging along toward
June. The president is full of fight, while
the house keeps in fine pull-back condi-
ton, anxious to get away, but loath to
give way to executive push. May % is
now named as the time of adjournment
with the dubious addendum-'ff there are
no complications"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The local response to the relief fund
for the tornado sufferers has been as
generous as it is spontaneous. On the
theory that he gives twice who gives
quickly, the subscribers have so far,
at least, doubled the amounts set
down
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The Northern Pacific is being sued
because one of its freight cars had a
faulty door lock which could not be
opened by a traveller from the inside
Railroads should be more careful about
providing accommodations for their
box car passengers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

There need be no further discussion
of the democratic national platform
to be adopted at Denver, Colo. Colonel
Henry Watterson has framed II like
this;
So. let the welkin ring with the refrain.
patriots 10 the front. wildcats 10 the
rear down with the black flag Of faction
ana up with the star-flowered banners OF
democracy, unterrifed and undefiled!
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Senator Burkett has shown the
world that under stress the legislative
wheels of congress can be made to turn
rapidly. The money for the rehabili-
tation of Fort Crook was urgently
needed and speedily forthcoming.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

If the South Omaha experiment
should bear fruit, the professional
tank will find himself forced into
unwelcome reform. The difficulty
presenting itself in this case is that
prohibition rarely prohibits.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
Republican Leader Payne and Den

Republican Leader Payne and Dem
oeratic Leader Williams spent several
hours in the house filing charges and
countercharges relating to the use of
money in political campaigns by both
the big parties The net result of the
controversy is pretty convincing evil
dence that both Payne and Williams
told the truth.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The ameer of Afghanistan lays all
the blame for the recent uprising in
his country upon his brother-in-law.
He must have been reading the history
of the Gould family.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

s The appropriation of 100000 made
by the house to pay increased salaries
to the letter carriers has been stricken
out of the postofhce appropriation bill
in the house. The reason has not been
offered, but the fact remains that no
public servants have more hardly
earned an increase in compensation
than the letter carriers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The house has passed currency bill
and sent it on to the senate. 1t has
not been determined whether the sem
ate will pass it on to the White House
or pass it up.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

All of the base ball teams were
soaked by the rains last week and the
Washington team was the only one
that offered no complaint. 1t is used
TO being soaked.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
A Strategic Chance Lost,

New York Post.
The Japanese, having omitted the op-
portunity to dash into San Francisco har-
Dor and run away with our battleships
while the men were paradng, can no
longer be regarded as living up to their
reputation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Once, at least. in the history of Ne
braska the Office of governor is going
begging. Such modesty as that ex-
hibited by Governor Hopewell and
Governor Saunders is rare indeed, and
deserves much greater recognition
than IL is likely TO get.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Secretary Taft has succeeded in con-
vincing Panama and Colombia that
they should not go to war over their
boundary dispute. The secretary OF
war is also making a record as secre-
tary of peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The government is advertising for
$50 horses for cavalry and light artil-
lery use. The advertisement sGpu-
lates that the horses must be bay,
black or brown, although a few soTrels
and chestnuts will be taken. The
democrats ought to be able to supply
the demand for high-grade dark
horses from the supply that was
trained for exhibition at Denver and
then turned back in the pasture.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
why shouId He, Indeedg

Louisville Courier-Journal
Since it is stated on print paper that
plain, blunt Uncle joe Is a couple of
times a millionaire why should he favor
removing the duty on wood pulp and maxi
ing it cheaper to publish more stories
about his wealth?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Admiral Schley intimates that he
would like to be secretary of the navy
in Mr.. Bryan's cabinet, but is afraid
he would not be able to work in har-
mony with Secretary of War Dahlman.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

An Indiana man has been arrested
for leading double life on $16 a
week He ought to be rewarded II
he will give the world a recipe for liv-
ing a single life on that pay
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The Philippine assembly has passed
a bill establishing a public library at
Manila. 1t is not explained how Mr.
Carnegie came to overlook Manila.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Rather convincing proof that Mrs.
Guinness is dead will not prevent anna
teur sleuths from locating her in diff
ferent parts of the world whenever
there is a lull in thrilling news.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

,aEajoie says too many baths have
weakened some of the players on his
team. Still, the country demands clean
base ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
Unchanged Fashions.

Washington Post.
The umpires have already noted with re-
gret that the styles in pop bottles have
not changed any since last season.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
Motto with an Emphnsis.

Brooklyn Eagle.
Let us alone" is a very good motto
which will be adopted with tremendous en-
phasis by some very bad people.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The matter might be settled by al
lowing the different nations to file
competitive bids for the privilege of
spanking Castro.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Where does our coffee come from?'
asks the Chicago Record-Herald. From
the coffee grounds, of course.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

OUICdBO HeCOru-HeraId.
Since the nomination of Taft is assured
why wait until after the convention TO
start the boom?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

WHEN OUT or TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porariIy, should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The Dundee voters promptly threw
their support to Winston Churchill as
sod 5 they learned he was an expert
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The Ohio supreme court has refused
to afirm the findings of a lower court
which had sent a woman druggist 70
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Congress has practically agreed to
"skdoo" on May 90.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
sTATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska Douglas County SIS:
George B. Tzschuck, treasurer 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
AnYf1 1Q0g aa fN11oUas
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The state officers of Nebraska are
nearly all at home now, and with Gov
ernor Sheldons return on Monday the
annual assessment of railroads will be
taken up. The job this year will be of
more than usual interest owing to the
application of the new terminal taxa
ton law. Not only the people of Ne
braska, but those of other states, are
watching the operation of this statute
and the outcome of the sittings of the
state board will be of unusual impor-
tance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

The principle of protecting home indus
tries is embodied in a simple but effective
way in the patent law of Great Britain,
which went into effect on the first Of the
year. BY the terms of the law patents
already granted may be revoked If a show
ing is made satisfactory to the comp
troper that the patented article or process
is manufactured or carried on exclusively
or mainly outside the United Kingdom "
The aim Of the law is to compel foregn
manufacturers of patented articles who
desire protection OF the law, to manufac-
ture at least enough of the protected goods
TO supply the home market. Otherwise the
foreign patentee is at the mercy OF any
British imitater. Furthermore, all patents
granted to foreigners heretofore are limited
to four years, hence those issued In 1904
end prior thereto expire next August, and
can be renewed only on condition of local
manufacture, There have been about 5000
of such patents issued, some Of them very
valuable. In many instances owners Of
valuable patents chiefly Americans and
Germans, are preparing 10 establish branch
factories in the kingdom, and fully 1000
British wOrkInen, it is believed will find
employment by reason OF the law before
the year ends.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16

Entered at Omaha Postoffioe as second
lass matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-16
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

oUNDED BY EDWARD RosEwArER
VICTOR RosEwArER. EDITOR.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-24
One of the
Essentials

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-24
EFFECT OF DECISIONS.
Eleventh Amendment to the ConstI-
tuition Virtually Annuled.

st. Paul. Mimi. March 23-Attorney
General Young, on learning of the SUI
preme courts decision, said that so
far as his case was concerned he would
simply pay his fine of 500. The action
of the United States district court of
Minnesota which resulted in Attorney
General Young being cited for contempt
was the result of the railroad corpora
tions in Minnesota bringing injunction
suits against the Minnesota railroad
commission and certain shippers to
prevent them from putting into effect
the commodity rate law passed and the
two-cent passenger fare by the last
legislature.
Attorney General Young claimed that
the sovereign state could not be en-
Joined and started proceedings to en-
force the laws passed by the legisla-
ture, for which he was cOnstruetively
put i'm jail for contempt
Mr.. Young, in a statement TO the As
ISOLATED Press, said:
1t would seem that the decision of
the majority Overturns all former de-
cisiOns as to the immunity of states
from suit and i'm effect repeats the
eleventh amendment. If state in ex-
ercising its governmental powers can
be controlled by federal injunctions is
sued out to railroad companies. the
state governments might as well be
abandoned and the inferior federal
courts be placed in charge of all state
affairs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-24
ORCHARD SAVED
BY COMMON LAW
Judge Fremont Wood Says
Murderer Is Entitled
to Clemency.

Boise, Idaho. March 23.-Tomorrow
Governor Gooding will receive official
notice, as is required by law. from
Judge Fremont Wood about the sen
tenee of Harry Orchard, the self-eon-
fessed murderer of Ex-Governor
Steunenberg Judge Wood in speaking
of the matter yesterday said
Il have read many press comments
on the course | took. and While most of
them commend the action they all seem
to overlook the real legal conclusion
upon which ] based the decision
Judge Wood was asked for a brief
statement on the subject. He respond
ed with the following:
by the statutes of Idaho the COM
mon law is made the rule Of decision IN
all cases not inconsistent with the leg
iSlation. the laws of the United states
and of the state.
AT the common law when tie court
or magistrate accepted an accOmplice
as witness against cJ-oefendanI
the law implied a promise on the part
of such court or magistrate to recon-
mend such accOmplice TO the merciful
consideration Of the crown. provided
the accompiice thus accepted as Z wit
ness was subsequently convicted of the
same offense.
This right has been declared to be
a part of our judicial system by the
supreme court of the United States and
by the supreme court of several Of The
states.
The right, however. to sucn recon-
mendation for clemency depends upon
the accomplice thus accepted as a wit
ness testifying fully and fairly to the
entire transaction involved, and it is
this fact that makes it necessary for
the trial court to review the evidence
OF the accomplice before judiciaIIy de-
termlnlng that such accompiice is en-
utled TO the recommendations of the
eney
The accOmplice. Orchard. having
testified fully and fairly when accent
cd as witness, the court recommends
the omission of the death nenaltv'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-24
WHY HE SHOT STEVENS.
Korean Willing to Die if His Act
Aids His Native Land.

San Francisco. March 23.-I. w.
Chang, the Korean who shot D. W.
Stevens, made a written statement to-
night A translation has been made.
from which the following extracts are
taken
This day l shot Stevens. 1 shot
him because he was the main factor in
the Japanese reign of bloodshed and
oppression in Korea. and because he,
as the head and adviser of the regime.
was responsible for the deaths of our
fathers, mothers and brothers in Korea.
stevens is the adviser of the Korean
government. paid by the Korean gov
ernment but who is working for the
interests of Japan and against those of
the nation who looked to him as an
American for justice and good rule. He
has endeavored to make the people Of
the United States of America Lelieve
that japanese protection of Korea was
the best thing for that nation in the
present and would be so in the future.
He lied when he said that the Korean
people were happy under japanese luIe.
So, for his falsehoods / shot Stevens.
IF l kill him and 1 die it will BE- 2
warning TO others who take his place
to rule justly and to deal with the peo-
pie in his care with kindness and hu-
manity, I viii make no complaint II
the punishment that will be melted OFT
TO me and. should my act aid my coun-
try in its struggles for freedom, | will
die nObly and we'll
l shot Stevens and I wish TO die"
At 1890 tonight the physicians At tbs
St Francis hospital state that Stevens
is resting easy and in no immediate
danger.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-24
NEW REGULATION
FOR COMMITTING
Interior Department Defines
Requirements in ConneC-
ton With Final Proof.

The local United States land office has
received an important order bearing upon
the Communication of homestead entries.
The order reads:
Communication proof offered under d
homestead entry made on or after Nov. 1.
1907, will be rejected unless it be shown
thereby that the entryman has, in good
faith actually resided upon and culti-
waited the land embraced in such entry
for the full period of at least fourteen
months.
where such communication proof is Of
fered under an entry made prior to Nov
|. 1897. if it be satisfactorily shown there
by that the entryman had, in good faith,
esta blshed actual residence on the land
within six months from the date of his
entry. he may be credited with construct
i've residence from date of entry; provided
that it be also shown that such residence
was. in good faith. maintained for such
period as. when added to the period Of
constructive residence, herein recognized,
equals the full period of fourteen months
residence required by the homestead laws;
and
In no case can Communication proof
be accepted when il fails TO show that
the required residence and cultivation
continued to the date on which appliea-
ton for notice of intention to make such
proof was filed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-24

and affords excellent opportunities for
Mr.. Torch to display his ability in an ex-
acting role, while the locale of the play.
laid as it is in Africa, gives ample scope
for the display of some splendid scenic
effects. The same bill continues through
out the week.
Excepting Grace George, there probably
is not an important actress before the
public now who is under 60 though Ethel
Barrymore may be mentioned as a ser
ond exception. The great majority of the
feminine stars today-Mrs. Fiske Mrs.
Leslie Carter. Mrs. James Brown Potter.
Jessie Millward, Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
Julia Marlowe Annie Russell. Jane Ha-
ding, Lillian Russell and Olga Nethersole-
are about. and in some cases. over forty.
Maude Adams, Eleanor Robson. Maxine
Elliott and others who are properly desig-
mated as young women" are very clos
to the two-score mark. To early success
on the stage is essential. of course. a
very early beginning Miss George made
her professional debut at the age of H.
in Charles Frohmans production of THE
New Boy" She was 10 when she scored
her hit with Charles Dickson in YEA
ousy'' and AN Undeveloped Bud" and
scarcely over % when she first starred
in J. /. G. Clarke's Her Majesty" Since
then her career has been familiar to all
theatergoers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-03-24

iff Hunter OF Buncombe county vs.
Agent Wood OF the Southern railway,
attracted much attention during the
greater part of last summer and was
for a time the cause of a sharp con-
flict between the courts of the United
States and those of North Carolina.
Wood was indicted. found guilty am:
sentenced to serve term of thirty days
on the rock pile at Asheville on the
charge of selling railroad tickets Tor
more than the maximum rate establish
ed by the statute. He Immediately APP
pealed to Judge Pritchard, sitting in
the United States circuit court for the
western district of North Carolina, and
the latter promptly issued writ of ha-
beas corpus ordering Woods release by
Sheriff Hunter.
This action of the court was the eul-
mination of several important steps in
the controversy, beginning with the is
suance of injunctions by Judge Prltch-
ard against the state officials prohibit
ing the carrying of the rate law into
effect. This proceeding was followed
by an address by Governor Glenn to
the superior courts of the state. ques-
tioning Pritchard's authority and ask
ing them to see that indictments were
found against the agents of the rail-
road company. In accordance with
this address a number of arrests were
made, so that Woods case became a
test case for many others.
Pritehard's Opinion.
So important did Judge Pritchard
consider the action of the state courts
that he said in his opinion: IF tie
criminal prosecutions against the
agents, conductors and employees are
permitted to continue the managers of
the railroads cannot successfully opcI-
ate their trains carry the mails or con-
tinue their usefulness as common car
riers doing an interstate business
Considering the North Carolina case
TO havesbeen disposed of. by the action
of the court in the Minnesota case.
Justice Peckham did not elaborate his
views in the former proceeding. He
said:
Being detained in custody by virtue
of his conviction by one of the police
courts of the state, he had the right to
apply for a writ of habeas corpus TO
the United States circuit judge, and
that judge had power to issue the writ
and discharge the prisoner under sec
ton 1913 of the revised statutes of the
United States, as he was then in GUS
tody for an act done pursuant to an or
der, process or decree of a court or
judge of the United States. The writ
being properly issued, the judge had
the right and il was his duty TO exam
inc into the facts. and had Jurisdiction
to discharge the petitioner under the
circumstances stated"