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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
GENTLENEss CoNQUERs WORLD.
Thoughts on the Season of Peace and
Good VIII.
Collier's Weekly.

golfers weekly
All the old %troublous questions of the
origin and destination of the Galilee Car
penter have passed. All the medieval
worriment in discriminating between hui
man and divine has gone, all the puzzled
inquiry into the miraculous. No longer
is mankind stirred over the non-essential
Theories of Him fade away, dogmas on
His nature lose their, charm. His gentle
ness has conquered. His influence con-
tinues and widens. Slowly Frightening,
the CLEAN that touched Him spreads
through the world. His spirit moves on
the face of civilization and makes II
kindlier every generation. The touch of
His hand in on the grief-stricken. Nurse,
physician and nun are the messengers of
His teaching. The vestal fires burned
out, but never the fires of His spirit,
which answer each other from mountain
top to mountain top across the CONT
nents. And deep in the heart Of the peo-
pie they make family life sweeter and
ease the bitterness OF failure and ignor-
ance and all life's incompleteness. That
wonder-working personality was never so
potent as today-so insistent and ten
Derby sure. Under a thousand forms,
creeds and names men serve Him. And
however far we go in the conquest of ma
ture. Identifying the north pole, climbing
the sky, prying open electrical forces
mapping out the subliminal. diminishing
sin, disease, war. poverty, ignOrance-al-
ways in the advance will be that gracious
figure of the Sinless One, who shCSved
love as the rule Of life. One Perfect an
ardent and gentle-the race will ntSsT
tire Of Him
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
we NEBRAsKA BupGEr.

Just at present the incoming admin
istration is concerning itself very
largely with the needs of the institu-
tions in Nebraska and is planning for
the continuation of the careful man
agement hat has effected marked
economies during the last two years.
So far Governor-elect S~hallenberger
has shown no disposition to interfere
seriously with the control of the sew
eral institutions maintained at the
state expense, and it is reasonable to
presume that whatever step he takes
in this direction will be carefully con-
sidered before it is made. Giving the
governor and the legislature credit In
advance with a desire, at least. 10 di-
rect the affairs of the state of Ne
braska in such a way as will secure
the maximum of efficiency with a min
imum of expense, It may not be out of
place to suggest some of the extraor-
binary expenditures the incoming leg
Islature will be asked to provide for.
The most important of these is the
step that must be taken to secure a
more commodious and appropriate cap
ltol building for Nebraska. The pres
ent structure is little short of a dis
grace. In appearance and aceommoda-
lions II is not tit to house the govern
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
Selfish Knockers In Action.
Roatop Hara1d

Opposition to the postal savings bank,
which is threatened in the senate, con-
tinues to stand on Misrepresentation Of the
plan. The Measurements, whether due to
Ignorance or intent, are measurable. The
smaller national banks and the savings
banks are said to be opposed to the plan
because they fear government competition.
But the postal aving bank does not con
template competing for funds now de-
posted in existing banks. A low rate of
interest on deposits is provided in order
that competition may be avoided. The
postal savings bank would be auxiliary to
the existing system, drawing on horded
funds which are now given to any deposit
ory. Such funds as it attracts will be
turned into existing national banks, and
will increase-to that extent the circulating
currency.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
NEW STATES AND THE SENATE.

NEW STATES AND THE SENATE.
The effort that will be made to pass
a bill at the present session of con-
gress admitting New Mexico and Ari-
iona to statehood is scheduled for very
considerable opposition, despite the fact
that the party'is pledged by its plat
form to such legislation, hat Presi-
dent Roosevelt has recommended it
and that Mr.. Taft is strongly in favor
of it. 1t is reported from Washing
ton that If the statehood bills are not
passed at this session. Mr.. Taft will
ask for statehood in the message he
will send to extra session to convene
in March.
The opposition to the proposed legis-
lation is personal and political on the
part of the senators from some of the
New England states. 1t will mark
their final stand against loss of their
dominating part in senate affairs. For
many years a coterie of New England
and eastern senator's has practically
directed the work of that body. Their
domination was largely responsible for
the delay in the admission Of Okla
homa and Indian Territory and their
final admission as one state, instead
of two. This eastern clique objected
to the admission of the territories as
separate states, as that would add four
western senators to the body and in
crease the power of the western men,
bers who were fighting, against east
ern opposition, for forest reserves, ir-
rigation and the advancement of in
~terests In which the west has a deep
concern. 1t was this same spirit that,
when the admission of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory could no longer be
denied, defeated the admission of New
Mexico and Arizona by insisting that
they come in as one state. The bill
providing for such joint statehood was
passed by congress, but the territories
both rejected it.
1t is hardly probable that the east
ern members will be able to longer
prevent the admission of New Mexico
and Arizona. The combination has
lost its dominating control. The
deaths of Senator Hoar and of Sena-
tor Plat of Connecticut robbed the
clique of two of It's strongest mem
bers, and its force was further seri-
ously impaired by the retirement of
Senator Spooner and the death of
Senator Allison, both western men
who worked with the conservatives"
from New England. The changes that
have been made in the senate in the
last five or six years have added
greatly to the prestige and power of
the west. The younger men have
taken a more active part and the old
leaders, from the eastern states, have
not been replaced with forceful con
servatives. On this account, while the
admission of the two territories to
statehood may be opposed, it cannot
be long postponed. Politically, the ad-
mission of the territories would prob
ably add two democrats and two re-
publicans to the senate, thus not dis
turbing the political complexion of the
body, but it would be of Importance
to the west by adding four votes to
the support of measures and policies
Of special interest to the west.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
Another Great Republic.
Washington Post.

Basing his estimate upon the remark
able progress made by Brazil since it
became a republic, John Barrett, director
of the Bureau of American Republics,
predicts that before the end of the PRES
emit century Brazil will have a popula-
ton of $50, 900, 900 and will be one of the
greatest sources of food supplies in the
world. The country is larger than the
United States, and is wonderfully rich in
natural resources, With an immense pop
~ulation. a stable government and a high
and varied civilization, Brazil, even be-
fore the end of the century, will be close
to the head in the rank of the great
powers. 1t may mean the shifting OF the
balance of the worlds political power 70
the two dominant republics of the two
Americas.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

ment Of a great and wealthy state. and
while it may be possible to stow away
the several departments of state gov
! eminent under it's roof for another tN o
/ years or four years, It is equally GER
tain that the new building must come.
This will be the greatest duty. per-
haps, that will devolve on the new leg
islature.
Another extraordinary expense will
be the making OF proper provision for
the National Guard of Nebraska. The
amount of money now expended by
the state on it's citizen soldiers is pitt
fully inadequate. Only by the most
strenuous effort and the greatest Of
personal sacrifices on the part of Off
GERS and men has the guard been main
tanned at a point where it would pass
muster and come within the purview
of the national law. In Omaha and
Lincoln the work of keeping up the
guard has been especially difficult,
owing to the great expense for main
tanning suitable quarters. Governor
Sheldon has expressed himself as being
favorable to the erection of armory
buildings throughout the state, but es-
pecially in the larger cities, where they
are so greatly needed. These two
items will constitute the most pressing
needs aside from the requirements of
the established institutions, and de-
serve the earnest consideration of Gov
ernor-elect Shallenberger and the leg
islature.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
AMERICAN TROOPS IN CUBA.
Plan of Gradual Withdrawal Con-
sidered a Wise One.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
There will be general concurrence in the
wisdom of the plan announced at Washing
ton for the gradual, instead of instant,
withdrawal of American troops from Cuba
at the expiration of the American occupa-
ton. 1t had been known for some time
that both Provisional Governor Magoon and
President-elect Gomez thought it wise that
some of the troops should remain on the
island after the new government assumed
control, but each for obvious reasons hes
itated to make the overt suggestion. Now
the authorities at Washington nave acted
in accordance with their opinion.
Conditions on the island appear at the
present time tranquil and without definite
suggestion Of hidden dangers. yet enough
is known of the Cuban character to make
this seeming quiet no adequate indication
of what might transpire within a few weeks
if the American soldiers were Withdrawn
from the island when the new president
assumes office. Gomez has reason to sus-
pect the loyalty of some OF his more prom
inent followers, even OF some of those who
for the sake Of policy went upon his ticket
and were carried into office with him. A
brand new revolution following the inaugu-
ration of the new government would be
regrettable from every worthy standpoint
and If the continued presence of the Amer
lean soldiers will discourage such an I'M
happy development the precaution would
be we'll worth while.
In the adoption of the new policy of with
drawing the troops President Roosevelt
recedes from his former position of insist
ing that the work of the United States on
the island should be completed before he
leaves office in March. When he first an
nounced his intention of thus Withdrawing
completely from Cuba before the end Of
his term objections were raised that the
time was too short. 1t was supposed, how
ever that he would Dersfst.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
The New Political South.
Boston Herald (rep.).

DVEIVW IINT0IW NTNE'T'
Mr.. Taft believes in the new south poll
tics as well as in the industrial activity.
The ~incongruity of the commercial aspira-
tons of that section Of the country and
its bondage to political prejudices Is be.
coming more apparent each year OF its de-
~velopment. The purpose of the president
elect to shape the policies of his admins
~tration, so far as they relate to the po-
litical situation in the south. to the end
that sectional divisions may be eliminated
is OF more than partisan interest. The
passing OF the solid south will be a ster
toward national unity and welfare, the
impotence OF which will not be measured
by the gain of congressional seats or OF
electoral votes by any party.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
Profits of Founding Business.

Either the bonding business is ex-
tremely profitable or postal employees are
more honest than the average of mortals.
The postmaster generals recent report
showed that Che average annual collec-
lions from surety" companies and indi-
vidual bondsrhenj amount to less than
$4,000, while, he believes, the premiums
paid TO surety companies by postal en-
ployes aggregate annually $9O.OOO. Such a
showing ought to reduce the rates, even II
it does not induce the government to UNI
dertake its own bonding.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
Perjury I'm the Courts.
Philadelphia Record.

NEEETWUNEFNE~ VT
Whether the fading belief in a place
of future torment be responsible for 1t
or not, there is a lamentable increase of
perjury according to the testimony of
many trial judges. Supreme Court JUS
tice Hendrick of New York sent the
plaintiff in a Islander case to jail in de-
fault of a bond for $1,000, saying: II
am convinced that Moss has shamefully
perjured himself We must stop perjury
in our courts" If men do not fear hell
as their g~randfathers did, there is all
the more necessity of making them fear
the penitentiary. .
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
An Impressive Warming


new YORK tribune.
Forty miles of trolley lines put out of
commission and 10000 men in danger of
idleness is the latest drouth news from
western Pennsylvania. On the whole, GOV
ernor Guild of Massachusetts is probably
not a BIT too strenuous In his character
ization of the worse than fatuous policy
which has %stubbornly refused to make pros
vision for forest reservations for the regu-
lation of streams and conservation Of the
water supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
just Enough Harmony.
Springfield Republican dnd.).

Springfield Republican und.).
The harmony conference between Mr..
Taft and Speaker Cannon looks like the
prelude to another Of those amazing ex-
hihiticns Of get together" which the re-
publican party has grown fat on. and which
are the despair OF the storm-tossed
and distracted democracy. Harmony-just
enough, but not too much-has become the
finest OF the political fine arts, as practiced
by the national republican party OF our
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Judge Sullivan would have none of
the supreme %judgeship at the hands of
Governor Sheldon, but there are 9TH
'ers. The present list of aspirants for
the place is SO formidable as to be
really impressing.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

1.-The south pays more attention to
booze than it doe to literature" says
a Kentucky paper. In other words, it
is interested more in best cellars than
in best sellers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Mr.. Bryan protests against the cleo
tion of Mr.. Root to the United States
senate from New York. The members
of the New York legislature will gov
ern themselves accordingly.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
RsaAsuring Compliments.

All the other powers are lining up 10
say how much they are pleased with the
agreement between the United States and
Japan. This is reassuring, as r.Ider my
circumstances they would be pleased in
the same way the philosophical old lady
was resigned to die-because they nave
10 be.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Congressman Simms of Tennessee
has introduced a bill making it un-
lawful to carry concealed weapons in
the District of Columbia. He wants
to feel safer in Washington than he
does in Tennessee.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The University of Nebraska debaters
nut away their Illinois competitors
with neatness and dispatch. When it
comes to presenting arguments as well
A substance Nebraska is always there.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
Foot BaII Fatalities.

BOsIOn Herald.
The most consoling feature about the
records of the casualties of the late foot
ball season is that no two of them agree,
either in their totals or in their particulars.
This shows that they are largely guess
work, with a leaning against the game.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Boston Transcrlpt dnd.).

Governor Johnson's assertion that the
democratic party's condition Is today bet
TER than before the campaign will recall tc
the historically minded the declarations OF
the Richmond newspapers, in the early
spring OF 1855, that General Lee had got
General Grant just where he wanted him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

bears no analogous relationship to the.
old Ku-Klux movement" Still, the
innocent planter who is killed has nc
choice between a Might Rider and
a member of the Ku-Klux clan.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
Provoking Publicity,

KANSAS CITY Times,
President Roosevelt said some things In
his message that congress doesn't like.
A sure way to gain the widest possible
publicity to these portions of the message
is for congress to undertake to ~"expunge'
them.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Nat Goodwin says he never told his
wife a lie in his life. If Nat has been
telling the strict truth to his wives, it
is no wonder so many of them have
left him. 'fs
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The WOrld-Herald refuses to be
comforted by President Roosevelt's
message. That is one thing that has
really endeared the president to the
American people. He has so far been
unable to satisfy his democratic critics.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
In the Eye Every Time.

Now York Post.
TIL Smithsonian authorities know that
MIR. Roosevelt's collection will be worth
many Thousand dollars, because he is
sure to hit 'em in the eye every time, and
so avoid mutilating the skins.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

France asked Castro to owe on
until the French learned that he had
a fortune. Then they invited him to
move in.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Mr.. Bryan will speak at the corr
show on the last day. but that is no
reason why you should defer your visit
until that occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Secretary Mellor of the State Agri-
cultural society will be pardoned for
the enthusiasm he INDUCES in concern
ing the corn exposition, for he is ia
miliar with conditions in Nebraska and
knows Just how wondrous the farm
achievements of the Antelope state
really are.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Japan and the United States have
demonstrated that they can pull off
a little parlor show without having
Hobson appear as interlocutor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

1.-THE, democratic party does not feel
cast down." says Governor Johnson of
Minnesota. Perhaps not, but in most
states it must feel cast out.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The Indianapolis News celebrated
its fortieth birthday anniversary the
other day and the president thinks the
paper IL old enough to know better.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The secretary of war wants 500
more officers for the army, That
looks like a promise of prosperity for
the gold braid factories.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

A Chicago man named Cheese wants
the court to change his name. II
might be switched to Crackers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The base ball teams are anxious for
the holidays to be over, so they can
begin winning pennants around the
office stove.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

It is not too early to engage your
seat on the water wagon.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

1t is always a mistake to mix the
Christmas spirit with the Christmas
spirits.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Complaint is made about the head
lights Of automobiles. That is less
dangerous than light heads in auto
mobiles.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

A Pittsburg paper says that lone
girl can make $4,000 stogies a day"
Still, that's one form of misdemeanor
that should be prohibited.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

It may be noticed that the. president
did not stick to reformed spelling in
his annual message to congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Evidently the president does not be-
lieye it is so just because he see 1t
in the New York Sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The Christmas shopping game is
coming good. but it is still not too late
to do your shopping early.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The Atlanta Georgian and the New
Orleans Times-Democrat insist that the
"night-riding movement in the south
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Lincoln is to be invaded by a demo-
cratic daily newspaper. This will GER
tainly supply a long felt want.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Better arrange with the alarm clock
to aid you in getting into the list of
near-early Christmas shoppers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

1t is a question whether Uncle Sam
needs four new battleships, not
whether he can afford them.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The Christmas shopper would like
a guaranty that his bank deposit will
hold out for a couple more weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
DOrarl1y sbOuld have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed ~ often ~ requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Naturally, there is o much of
scramble for 50-cent eggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

The prospect for another year of
building in Omaha is more than en-
couraging. The buildings already pro-
vided for and certain to be constructed
during the coming season are enough
to constitute a boom in a less progress
sive town.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

1t is more difficult than ever to
understand why boys leave the farm
and move to cities for the privilege
of paying so cents a dozen for near
fresh eggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

Sculptor's Wife-My dear. you should not
have asked Mr.. Biliyuns IL he did not pre-
fer a bust.
Sculptor-Why not?
Sculptor's Wlfe-Didn't It occur to YOU
that anything of the kind would be in the
can.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

What makes the tattooed man look so
sadE asks the albino OF the ossified party.
ing" ~
But he gets good money and hasn't
'Ihats true: but he is sweet on the
three-legged girl, and she told him this
morning she was going to hang up hcr
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

to marrying me?
I'd have to live with you-Chicago Fri
bune,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

You have eliminated competition said
the student of economies.
Nothing Of the sort!' rejoined Mr.,
Dustin Stax; when we effected our latest
merger you ought to have seen the COM
petition to get situations in our offices!'-
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS:
oeorge B. TEschuck. treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number of full and
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF November. 1908. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

This is the give and take season.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
LINES.

"It has always seemed to me- said
Uncle Allen Sparks, that it's unjust to
call 'em 'Ananias clubs 1t isn't quite fair
to Ananias. He didn't actually utter any
lies; he only lied by Implication. He wasn't
really eligible himself to membership in
an Ananias club. "-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14

DOes YOUR WIG ever tell YOU She has
nothing to wear?"
Worse than that"
What could be worse than that?"
She tells me she hasn't enough clothes
In which to do a Salome dance. Houston
Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
TERMS OF suBsCR1PrIoN.

Entered at Omaha postonce as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-14
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

ouNDED BY EDWARD RosEwATER
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
NOTlCEI

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SIX
~ months after the date Of the first publication
hereof, will present my final accounts 70 the
County Judge Of Leon county. Florida. and ask
FOR my discharge a. guardian Of the person and
estate Of Henry Russell Fekel, minor.
HENRY T. FELKEL. Guardian.
July i6. 1908. 21-6m
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
Plant Lettuce and Celery,

In a recent issue the True Demo
crat called attention to the desirabiity
eff using shaded tobacco lands for celery
and lettuce crops during the winter
months.
These two vegetables were never so
in demand as now, nor have they ever
commanded more steady or lucrative
prices, and our farmers would do well
to heed the hint given them, especially
now that the tobacco crop Is rot bring
ing the prices hoped for
The, soil is already enriched, the shad-
ing will protect from frosts, and the
farms are conveniently near centers of
transportatiOn-in fact, everything is
ready to hand by which to put money
into the planters pocket, IL only he will
take advantage of his opportunities.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1908-09-18
FOR SALE.

Two ~ we'll located
Lots, at Panacea Miner
al Springs, one adjoining
Mr.. 7. H. Halls lot at
Rock Landing, lot all
fenced in, and another
hereby, in a very desira-
BILE location. These lots
are owned by nOn-resi-
dents, who are anxious
to sell. We offer them
for a limited time only,
and for a very low price.
1T. Bernard & Son
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