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Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
Personal NOTES.

The Pittsburg bankers who stole a mil.
Hon go to jail for ten years. not having
saved enough of the loot for the making Of
an adequate defense.
The Pacific coast offers two oaull5s,as
for the vice presidency, Knight Of Cali.
fornia and Piles OF Washington. Each has
strong points, knights voice can drown
ordinary thunder and Piles has recently &C.
quired a fortune.
Robert sewen OF stidham. a Creek In.
dian. is one OF the most widely Travelled
men in Oklahoma, having been in England
and on the continent of Europe, besides
having claimed a residence in both South
America and Australia.
The eightieth anniversary OF the birth OF
Count Leo Tolstoi will be marked by the
municipal council OF Moscow by the open
ing on September 10 OF a public library in
Moscow ana by giving the counts name to
the school he attended in youth.
Senator Thomas C. Core OF Oklahoma,
who has been under treatment in a WASH
ington hospital, trying to recover his eye
sight, which he lost through an accident
in childhood, has been told that nothing can
be dore for him and that his blindness is
permanent.
Prof. George p. Merrill, head Of the De-
partment of Geology OF the United States
National museum, has gone to Butte, Mont,
to be present at a number OF deep borings
to be made in Canyon Diabolo crater. the
cause Of which has been a puzzle to geolo-
gists ever since it was brought to their
attention,
Miss Cornelia SorabJi, a Parse, who was
educated and took her degree at oxford.
has just published a book that Is attracting
a good deal of attention. She is legal adj
wiser to the government Of India In cases
In which the zenana and the rights Of
women are concerned, and most Of the
material for her book was collected in this
way. She calls the book Between the
Twilights; Studies of Indian women
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
pRoTEcTINo mn sgIpPrR

The Interstate Commerce commits
sion has just rendered a decision that
is of great interest and importance TO
all OF the shippers Of the country. as
we'll as TO all railroads doing an inter-
state business. The commission has
decided that no contract waiver I'm a
bill Of ladlng is valid as against the
general laws relating to common car
riers.
One OF the great difficulties expert
enced in the efforts to secure the adop-
ton OF a uniform bill of lading, that
would be accepted as collateral for
bank loans, has been the refusal Of
the railroad companies to accept re-
sponsibility for goods in transit. ex-
cept upon the payment Of an addi-
tional freight rate, about rs per cent
above the schedule rates. IL has been
the custom of most of the larger
railroad companies TO use a bill of
lading which carries a clause reliev-
ing the railroad company from any
responsibility whatever in case of loss
or deterioration. The effect of this
is that nearly all freight is carried at
the shippers risk" and any damage
to It in transit is the shippers loss.
The decision Of the Interstate Com
merce commission holds that no gen.
eral release signed by a shipper, or
purporting L be signed by him, ia OF
any validity against the normal re-
sponsibility Of a common carrier.
The decision of the commission APP
pears to be eminently just and proper
The railroad companies enjoy special
privileges and certainly exact tolls
sufficient to pay them for assuming
the responsibility for goods consigned
to their care. They undertake to per-
form an efficient service, in return for
the franchises granted to them by the
public, and, as the commission rules,
cannot shirk their liability for goods
entrusted to their care. The effect of
the ruling will be to make the rail-
roads exercise more care In handling
freight and to have more concern about
the proper protection OF consignments.
Large shippers throughout the country
have been fighting for years for the
enforcement of some such rule and
have won a deserved and just victory
by the action Of the commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The activities OF Ak-Sar-Ben are
again in evidence. The good that has
been wrought for the community by
this organization has never been ques-
toned. 1t is unique in every aspect,
but in none more so than the unanim-
ity with which it's supporters fall In
with the purpose of making the affair
a success. The membership roll OF
the knights at the present time ex-
ceeds that OF any in its history at he
end Of the first two weeks of the active
campaign. There is a comfort about
this fact that Is more than encourag-
ing TO the Board of Governors. These
men are drafted in the business COM
munlty to assume the financial respon-
sibility and cares Of the direction OF
Ak-Sar-Ben and give freely OF their
time and business experience through
out the year to make the annual festi-
val not only a success, but a glowing
attraction. In order that the end
may be accomplished II is necessary
that the other business men OF the
community afford the substantial sup
port. For several years past depend
ence has been placed on the gate re-
celpts al the carnival to a very great
extent. While this source of revenue
has 80 far proved sufficient, 1t is but
ordinary prudence that suggests the
%desirability of a reliable subscription
fund for the support of Ak-Sar-Ben.
The Board of Governors has made
no extraordinary appeal this year, nor
is It likely to, but the business men OF
Omaha should feel 1t a privilege to be
permitted to subscribe literally to the
parade fund. Ak-sar-Ben is an insti-
tuition that deserves all the support
that can be given 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
THE PRICE OF MEAT.

Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson Is
apparently convinced that the reasons
offered by the packers for the recent
marked advance in the price OF meat
are correct. He is credited from Wash
lngton with the statement that the
American people may as well become
accustomed to the present prices for
they are not apt TO be materially
lowered. Were II not for the fact
that Europe is now getting most of its
beef supply from Argentina" the
secretary is quoted as saying, the cut
Of roast beef for which you now pay
40 or so cents in a restaurant would
cost you at least 81" That is far
from cheering to the consumer, al
though the stock growers Of the west
may find a good deal of consolation
In II.
Two factors, according to Secretary
Wilson and the packers, have figured
prominently to cause. the. advance In
the price OF meats. The one Is the
actual scarcity Of cattle and the other
is the high price OF corn and other
farm supplies used in fattening cattle.
When the financial tightness came on
last fall cattle were rushed to the
markets, their owners deeming It UNI
wise to attempt to carry them through
the winter, owing to the stringenoy in
the money market. Then feeders found
the high price OF corn made II a ques-
Ition whether Il would be profitable
TO feed 5O-cent corn to beeves and
many OF them decided to rush their
stock to market, instead OF holding
them and f~attening them during the
winter. The result is that fat cattle,
ready for the spring market, are very
scarce, and there is little prospect OF
relief until the grass fed beeves- are
ready for the market later in the
summer.
One proof that this explanation is
correct is the fact that American beef
which was shipped TO London last fall
Is nov being sent back for home con-
sumption, the prices in New York and
other eastern cities warranting the
payment OF the return freight. 1t is
also known that American packers are
paying freights on contracts which
they made with steamship companies
long ago and are not sending the
meat. They would rather lose the cost
OF freight than ship the meat TO Lon
don. where the price rs less than
Americans are ready to. pay.
Each year the question OF the meat
supply becomes more important. With
the increase in population and the
demands for home consumption the
meat expectations to other countries
are declining and it will not be many
years before It will cease altogether.
with the annual cprtailment Of the
range country Il will become more and
more necessary for the small farmers
10 return to the work OF raising and
fattening cattle, from which they have
been debarred by the competition al
the cheaper cattle from the ranges.
Under such conditions, while the pres
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
SENATOR ALLIsON's victory.
IOwa's Tribute to It's venerable Public
Servant.
Chicago Tribune.

chicago Tribune.
low stands by Allison. He has brought
honor to the state In a long political serv-
ice. beginning in 1868. Benton's thirty
years in the United States senate" no
longer stands out as exceptional in the
light OF the record OF Iowa's senior mem
Der In hat distinguished legislative body.
The fight against him has been a fierce
one. He has remained at his post OF duty
In Washington during the contest. That
the voters should prefer him above another
Is a marked testimonial of their apprecia-
ton OF the glory which he has given the
commonwealth.
The recognition OF this service must
have influenced many In the marking OF
the ballot. His opponent probably would
have won easily against any other man.
II is no reflection upon him or upon tho
Ideas for which he has stood that the fight
has gone against him.. hut a man whose
career has been honorable Is not easily
set aside. On two occasions at least Sena-
tor Allison has been a candidate for nomi-
nation for the presidency. Three presidents
sought him for most important cabinet
posts. Preferring 10 retain his position as
senator from Iowa, he has proved himself
a much sought counselor In one admins
tration after another. Holding a place OF
poNti w the aeHuNtt nv hah SVEN ms hAhNN
a pre-eminence which no new man could
secure for Il for years.
Much might be said OF the desirability
OF younger men IN public service, Strong
arguments have been made In the recent
days OF spirited canvass In favor OF a diff
ferent line OF policy upon important Ques-
lions Of the day. There has been effective
criticism OF stand pat positions and do
nothing congresses. But the real factor
which determined the result has been the
recognition and appreciation by the people
OF a commonwealth OF the value OF years
OF public life which have brought with
them the regard OF constituents and the
commentator OF the nation az large.
There will be general satisfaction with
the outcome OF the lively primary fight.
Governor Cummins has made a splendid
showing m an uphill struggle. lie has no
reason for u~nhappiness over the result.
But the great majority Of the citizens OF
the country viii be glad that Iowa has
once again decided to honor a mar whose
name for % long has been associated with
the state IN the upper house OF the ma
tional legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
TBE RrrUBLTolN Platform.

Genuine craftsmanship will need 20
be exercised At Chicago this week 10
prevent the republican party from Of
fering 20 the country a hypaper plat
form, constructed 20 catch whatever
alights upon Il. Never before has there
been such an awakening OF the public
conscience and such a demand for re-
form in legislative and public affairs.
As a logical result there is hardly a
state or a section. a faction or an indi-
vidual In the country without some
theory or suggestion calculated as a
panacea for all the Ills OF society and
government. Advocates Of these re-
forms are locking to Chicago, equip
ped with planks they wish inserted as
a part Of the platform of the dominant
party Of the nation. There will be
demands for an equal suffrage plank.
a labor plank, a prohibition plank, all
kinds OF currency planks, and planks
covering the whole field OF activities
and the entire gamut Of emotions.
The republican party has no need or
occasion to disturb the democratic
party in IT'S monopoly Of political plat
form slush. There should be no room
In the republican platform for equlvo-
cation, no subterfuge to catch votes
and no lodging. The voter reading It
should be able TO know exactly what
It means. The platform should contain
an Enforcement Of the policies of Pres
ldent Roosevelt and a pledge that
those policies should be followed to
their logical conclusion by the next
administration. II should contain q
fat and specific declaration in favor
Of tariff revision. IL should define the
party's attitude on the further regula-
ton of railway rates, the federal
supervision OF the issuance OF securi-
ties by Interstate railroads, the regula-
ton OF corporations, a declaration for
inland waterways improvements and
the establishment of postal savings
banks and such other measures as
have become clearly identified al part
OF the republican policies.
Most of the matters that are being
urged upon the attention of the dele
gates at Chicago have no place in a
national party platform. Many OF
them are more or less local In charac-
ter, and nearly all OF them are matters
that must be passed upLn by the con-
gress and which have no political bear
ing or significance, n way or the
other. The republican party can afford
to make a clear cut, concise declara-
ton OF It's purposes, without resorting
10 the use of tissues" upon which
party deliverances are habituaily made
evasive and vague, subject to different
interpretations in different localities
or by different classes Of voters. The
platform should be confined to real
issues and the party's position on those
issues should be stated in terms so
clear and complete that they will bear
but one Interpretation. The work OF
constructing a platform OF mere vote
catching planks should be left to the
party that will meet in Denver next
month.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
President without War Record.

BOSTON transcript Uep.),
Can the republican party elect to the
presidency a man without a military rec
ord? Not since Abraham Lincoln's time
has It done this, and even he had a record
OF service in the Black Hawk war. All it's
nominees. from Grant to Mckinley, inciu-
sive, were civil war veterans, except Mr..
Blaine, and Mr.. Roosevelt was 4 Spanish
war veteran, Mr.. Taft appears to have no
record of military service. How much this
amounts to is a much debated question.
The observation of an old farmer in st.
Lawrence county, when Roosevelt was
making his famous tour for governor in
lSsS-that the republican party was always
successful with its soldier candidates-con-
tains a certain element OF truth. The dem
ocrats have ignored that consideration as
a rule. Hancock and Mcclellan have been
its only soldier candidates of the present
period although Bryan made for himself,
between his first and second runs, some
thing OF a military record. when unscathed
and unfalterlng he faced the deadly camera.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
The GugsenheIm Candidate.

New York Journal Of Commerce (rep.).
The new star that has suddenly doomed
up In the political sky is causing much
talk in Wall street. John Hays Hammond,
the Guggenheim engineer, who recently
was stated to have signed a contract for
five years at a salary Of $4,000 per an
mum. is an aspirant for the office OF vice
president of the United States, the salary
OF which is only $4,000 a year. Mr.. Ham
mond once dabbled in politics in South
Africa, with terribly uncomfortable conse-
quences; his connection with the notorious
Jameson raid landed him in a vile prison
In Pretoria for several months. brought upon
him a sentence of death. and kept the lead
ing two English-speaking countries on tent
erhooks for weeks on end. Since that 1t has
not been generally known that he still
thirsted for political honors. The Guggen-
helm family have one brother in the United
states senate, and II they can place their
engineer in the position OF vice president
of the country, their achievement practi-
cally will overshadow even their record in
the smelling world. But Mr.. Hammond has
not yet been nominated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
steel COOns Come Down.
Philadelphia Record.


Steel makers, swearing they would ne'er
consent, consented. They have solemnly de-
clared at three conclaves they would never
reduce prices. Then they reduced the price
Of bars, but protested that they wouldn't
touch another thing in the list, and now
pretty much all the prices except of rails,
OF which the makers are 80 few that COM
petition can be wholly eliminated, are down.
II there Is not a great increase In orders
for steel products It will be because buyers
are waiting for still further reductions. No
policy could be better designated than that
pursued by the great steel interests to
persuade the buyers to hold off and await
stlll better terms. Still. the reductions are
considerable. and business is improving
and we trust that the buyers will now
send in their orders; 1t will do a great deal
for the trade OF the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
Taft Under the white Light.

baltlnOTe sun NQemR.
Very much has been said about Secretary
Taft's splendid record OF achievement In
the public service, and It is certainty a rec
ord which will not only stand analysis, but
which becomes the more and more I'M
pressive the more It is subjected to the
searchlight. 1t is possibly not a flawless
record, but it is one with mighty few flaws
In It. Mr.. Taft has over and over again
demonstrated his capacity for accomplish
ing results in statecrsft under situations
demanding most circumspect tact and dis
elimination. And he has brought about
conclusions In the complexities which have
been assigned to him for Strengthening out,
not by yielding his point, not by a COM
promise method, but by gaining assent to
the propositions which he himself has pre-
scented. In other words, Mr.. Taft has
demonstrated that he has the sort of genius
that quickly perceives the central truth
the essential righteousness of an involved
sltuatlon-and the sort of temperament
which can insist with gentle-mannered
mlldness, but with unswerving steadfast-
ness. upon the essentia right. He has the
genius of common sense, wonderfully de-
veloped, in conjunction with a sunny-tem-
pered amiability that he was born with.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
ON PRESIDENTIAL FIRING LINE.
Pertinent Remarks on Convention
Probabilities.
Knox for vice Preaident.
Phuadelphia Iedeer und.l.

hMhA TUT WV NNNAANNAt
Philadelphia Ledger dnd.l
Five times within sixty years the presi-
dent died in office and the vice president
succeeded him. Everybody wishes long life
70 Secretary Taft. but since we are to Sc
lect his possible successor. II Is no more
than reasonable precaution. no more than
just to him. to select one worthy Of the
trust.
Knox is certainly such a man. There
are not q few who would rather see him
In the first place upon the ticket, but In
any place he would give II dignity and
strength. OF all possible candidates, HIS
Is by much the strongest personality. His
nomination would be an assurance OF sta
bility. and would leave no question of the
result in any OF the eastern or middle
states. II he were nominated. however,
against his will. II Is not likely that he
would decline.
The disposition to turn to Senator Knox
as a candidate for vice president is thus
easily understood. II is not a Pennsylvania
movement. 1t Is rather a movement toward
Pennsylvania. a recognition of the power
ton OF the east front by substituting granite
sylvanians have no wish TO shelve Senator
Knox. But they nave no fear that even
in the chair of the senate he would cease
to be a leading figure In our public life.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
CHURCH POSSIBILITIES.
some Modern Methods OF BOOstinE
the Spread Of the Gospel.

New York Tribune.
The minister OF a church in a nearby
city has established Sunday evening
smokers at his church, for men only"
at which all who wish smoke pipes, cigars
or cigarettes during the service, the min
lister himself setting the encouraging ex-
ample by p~unctuating his discourse with
whiffs on a cigarette. In Chicago, APP
parently mindful of the matrimonial or
antl-matrimonial reputation formerly
possessed by that city. a minister mas de-
cided to open at his church a counting
room" equipped with eosey corners, sofas
built for two. dim lights and other con-
veniences for the sentimentally inclined,
in which Il is hoped there will be sown
seed which will presently produce a plen-
tiful harvest OF wedding fees. In still
another church there Is enterprising in
sistence upon the utility, IL not the essen
tial necessity, OF games and amusements,
including cards and dancing, to be in
Obliged within the church edifice itself. as
adjunets to the Sunday school. for the
purpose OF instilling serious thoughts into
frivolous minds and leading the worldly
into ways OF grace.
Such developments of ecclesiastical en-
~terprise are an earnest OF the nultifarious
activities OF which an up-to-date church
may be made capable. Not long ago the
institutional church" was thought TO be
very advanced when II provided a library,
reading room, kindergarten, sewing school
and the like. But all that is now quite
old-fogyish and out OF date. MOI is 1t 10
be supposed that the suspicious move
mept will stop there. The progress which
has already been made suggests the posi-
bility OF almost mimitabie further de-
~velopment. One OF these lays some dar-
ing innovator may make the experiment
OF adding a Bible class or a prayer meet
ing or some religious service. Indeed,
there are already those who HAT hat II
would be just as appropriate to preach the
gospel IN church as to dance the two
step or TO play bridge
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
THE AMERICAN FLAG.
Joseph Rodman prAke.

Joseph Rodman Drake.
When Freedom from her mountain height
Unfurled her standard TO the air,
She tore the azure robe OF night,
And set the stars OF glory there!
she mingled Tith its gpgse9gs dyes
And striped its pure celestial white,
With streakings Of the morning light;
Then, from his mansion tpIthe sun,
She called her eagie-bearer down.
And gave into his mighty hand
The symbol OF her chosen land!
Majestic monarch OF the eloudi
Who rear'st aloft Thy regal form,
To hear the tempest trumping loud,
And see the lightning lances driven,
When strive the warriors Of the storm,
And rolls the hunder-drum OF heaven
Child OF the sun; 20 thee 'tis given
To guard the banner OF the Tree,
To ward away the battle-stroke,
And bid Is blendihgs shine afar.
Like rainbows on the cloud OF war,
The harbingers OF victory!
Flag Of the bravel thy folds shall nv.
The sigh OF hope and triumph hight
When speaks the signRl-trumpet tone,
And the long line comes ElsamiSg on
Has dimmed the glistening bayonet,
Each soldiers eye shall brightly turn
To where thy sky-born glories burn,
Catch war and splendance from the glance.
And when the cannon-mouthlnRs loud
So 49, A~-hA EA1 nAAAOAA
And CORY Babres rise and fall
Like shoots OF flame on mldniRhf's pail.
Then shall thy meteor glances glow.
And covering foes shall shrink beneath
Each gallant arm hat strikes below
That lovely messenger OF death.
Flag OF the seasl on ocean wave
Thy stars shall glitter over the brave
When death, careerinE on the gale.
sweeps darkly round the bellied sail,
And frighted waves rus wildly back
Before the broadside's Keeling rack.
Each dying wanderer of the sea,
snail look at once 10 heaven and thee,
AND smile 20 see thy splendOrs fly
In triumph Ger his closing eye.
Flag OF the free hearts hope and home.
By angel hands TO valor given!
Thy stars rave III the welkin dome,
And all thy hues were born 10 heaven.
Forever float that standard sheetl
usi
With freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And freedoms banner streaming Ger usI