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Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
DEFYING A TORNADO,
Thrilling Spectacle at Fort Crook
During the storm.



Kansas City Journal
One of the most remarkable events In
the annals of American arms occurred at
Fort Crook, Neb., the other day when a
tornado struck the place. AS the dispatches
tell the story: when the officers real
lied that a tornado had struck the post 600
men of the Sixth regiment were brought
to battalion formation and in the midst Of
flying slate roofs and other debris they
were marched across the parade ground TO
the substantial buildings, where they were
put at rest and took to the cellars. The
fort was damaged to the extent of $780,
co.,"
History and fiction alike have dwelt upon
the dauntless spirit of men who have
manifested their willingness to charge he
gates of hell or SCALE the heights of
heaven" but doubtless no better illustrA-
tion of this spirit was ever given than
when this devoted band OF American SOL
diers at Fort Crook formed ranks to do
or die" together in the face OF a reslstiess
tornado Those who have never viewed
the fury of one of these terrible outbursts
of the angry elements can not imagine the
dreadful reality of the scene with the
heavens blacker than night. the darkness
intensified by binding flashes Of lightning,
the terrors of the storm multiplied by the
terrific crashes of heavens artillery, ana
the air filled with swirling clouds which
hide all else but the awful figure Of death,
the CHASTITY funnel shaped cloud which
makes gigantic leaps along the ground, up
roofing trees and whirling houses. animals
and human beings through the air on the
wings of the death-dealing wind. II Is a
sight to appall the ~stoutest heart and to
cause the human mind to realize the utter
impotence of man in the presence of angry
| nature. The charge of the six hundred at
Balaklava was a trivial incident of mill
tary duty compared with the steadfast dis
cipline of the six hundred American SOL
diers at Fort Crook, who coolly formed in
| line and braved the tornado's fury as
though 1t were matter of mere routine
duty. That scene was worthy the art OF a
| great painter. Speaking Of Ajax defying
the lightning, here were six hundred
Ajaxes each a hero. defying cataclysm
| of nature OF which the lightning was but a
minor feature. Nothing approaching Il has
occurred since the hurricane in Samoa 3
harbor, when an American admiral in fun
| dress uniform stood on the quarterback OF
his flagship ss II drifted on the rocks and
ordered the ships band to play the Ameri-
can anthem while the crew OF the vessel
cheered q British warship as it fought its
way inch by inch in the teeth OF the gale
out to sea Il Is true that no lives were
lost in the Fort Crook tornado. but it is
certain, nevertheless, that TO every soldier
who dressed on the colors In the teeth OF
the storm, death seemed inevitable at any
moment. The danger was real and the
escape must have appeared TO be miracu-
lous. for the tornado destroyed a number
OF lives before and after It struck Fort
Crook. Al all events. It was remarkable
Instance Of the discipline OF the American
soldier which European critics are SO fond
Of decrying
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
BryanIsm and Buster.

New York World
An Omaha despatch to the New York
Tribune states that "a majority of the
Nebraska delegates TO the dsmocratic
national convention have gone or record
In writing that they will take steps to
overthrow the two-ibrds rule in case ".
j. Bryan is unable to obtain 672 votes on
the first ballot" A few days ago Mr.
Bryan's fnen1s in Minnesota were threat
ening to bolt the state convention if the
delegates were Instructed for Governor
Johnson. The delegates were instructed,
but Mr. Dryaus friends did not bolt.
Neither will the two-thirds rule lie over
turned If Nit. Bryan does not re,ei,e two
thirds of the votes on the first ballot at
Denver. .
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
Don't and DO"
For the Piano Buyer

Don't take another dealers word
about our business. He is apt to be
prejudiced.
Don't believe what a dealer says
about the quality of his pianos If you
can't believe what he says about the
price
Don't believe that the dealer, who
makes one price for one man and an
other price for another man is so fond
of you that he is going to sacrifice his
profits because YOU are YOU.
Don't believe that the friend who
does not wish you to buy at Hospe's
is disinterested. The disguise of the
Commission taker is varied.
Don't buy a piano at store where
you need a third party to get a decent
price.
Don't buy a piano anywhere before
you come to HOspe's. There are more
"donts" but these will furnish some
food for reflection now.
Do use your own eyes TO look at
our pianos.
Do use your own good taste in selec-
ting a piano.
Sold on easy payments of $500 up.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
A PEsN1cIoUs MEASURE.

Congressman Caulfield of Missouri
is making n determined effort to in
duce the house committee on judiciary
to report a bill introduced by him
early in the present session calculated
to hold a financial club over judges
of the federal courts who show hesi-
fancy in being placed on the retired
list, in order to make room for ambi-
tious applicants. Under the existing
laws judges of all the federal courts
are appointed for life, or during good
behavior" and can be forcibly re-
moved only by impeachment proceed
ings. The law provides, however, that
any federal judge who has served ten
years and has reached the age of 20
years is entitled to retire upon part
pay. Congressman Caulheld proposes
that this law shall be amended so that
the judge shall not be eligible to the
pension unless ''he shall resign his
office within ninety days after the first
day on which he shall become entitled
to resign on pay under this act"
No member of the federal judiciary
should be made subject to the kind of
pressure contemplated in the Caulfeld
proposition. A man Of 20 years of age
knows whether he may be still of
value to his country and the public
and should not be placed in danger of
suffering financial penalty if he does
not elect to make room for some other
man on the bench. There is no hard
and fast rule for fixing an age limit
on mans usefulness and there should
be no room on the statute books to
force into retirement a man still capa-
BILE of rendering efficient service.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
Punishment Fits the Crime.

IIIIdutIpIIId INVVOTu,
one year In prison and a fine of 81 900 has
been imposed under a new law upon New
York druggist for selling cocaine without a
prescription. AS the result of his nefarious
trade six women of Chinatown were sent
to the hospital suffering from cocaine
poisoning. 1t ought not to be as easy to
buy cocaine and cyanide of potassium and
revolvers as it is to get breakfast foods and
candy and everywhere there should be
further restrictions on the sale of pol
sons, firearms and knives that are OBJ
viously designed for criminal rather than
legitimate use.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
UpIIft in stock Market.

Wall Street Journal.
The stock market has had a practically
uninterrupted rise of between II and IS
points in the last nine weeks.
There has been no price movement Of like
proportions In four years. The last time
that there was movement of this sus-
tanned character was in 1904, when be-
tween May IS and December 3, a period
of nearly seven months the railroad aver
age advanced G5 points. That advance sig
nalized. the recovery from the depression
of 10000
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

couraeed to put into actual execution
plans that have been laid aside to
await the dawn of a brighter day.
This all means much for Omaha.
The reconstruction OF the Union Pa
oihc shops is but one of a number OF
important enterprises now under way
here, all tending to make the city's
greatness more prominent. The sum
mer is one of great promise.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
Nature Provides, Congress Spends,
phfIaAeiplfo napord

The movement to conserve the natural
resources of the country might be made
more Immediately helpful by conserving
some Of the acquired resources already
in hand as a result of industry, The
congress now about ready to adjourn will
have Appropriated approximately the vast
sum of $1.O2 OOOOOo
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

A Massachusetts democratic district
convention instructed its delegates to
vote for Mr.. Bryan at Denver, but
voted down an amendment Of four
words-"and at the polls"-offered
by a real supporter of the Nebraskan.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Speaking OF keynote speeches. no
man ever heard one of Senator Bur
rows talks without getting anxious to
go out and place bet On himself. IL
he happened to be a candidate
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

II Peary were as successful in To-
eating the North Pole as he is in win
ming cold dollars from the public every
year we could have border of poles
all around the Arctic circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

The want ad that brought the horse
home before the paper was out worked
better than such ventures usually do.
1t serves to emphasize the oft-repeated
assertion that 1t pays to advertise.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
They Work ToRether.
New York Tribune.

INVW lUTN IIIUUHt'
The American Flag associs ton requests
everyone to hoist the flag on June Il as
the hundred and thirty-first anniversary
Of its adoption. AS its stars and stripes
were borrowed from the coat of arms of
George Washington, hts farewell address
might be read aloud as the educational
feature of the day by all who celebrate
the anniversary
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

1t is asserted that Senator Flint OF
California is the best dressed man in
the senate. Perhaps, but it is little
short of shame to rob Senator Kean
OF New Jersey of his only claim to dis
tinction.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Governor Haskell of Oklahoma has
vetoed an antitrust bill passed by the
legislature because it is too radical.
1t is refreshing to learn that Governor
Haskell has found something too rad
ical for him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

I These societies that are always SO
active in looking out for the welfare
of other peoples children should take
charge of Nine. Gould's boys, who are
now in danger of being turned over to
Count Boni.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Congress man Frank Clark OF Flor
ida has been. soundly trounced by a
former official whose honesty he had
questioned. He is entitled to line of
sympathy from Senator Jeff Davis OF
Arkansas
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

GenSl0nB ..s...sss.sssss. loosVvOiUVO loOiaUV,VVu
Heretofore the increase in expendi-
lures has been more than met by per-
sistent and consistent increase in the
public revenues. Each year since
1895, when the republicans took
charge of the national administration
of affairs, the customs and internal
revenue receipts have grown until the
treasury was burdened with an enor-
nous surplus, an irresistible invitation
to liberality in appropriations. The
situation has changed materially, how
ever, in the last year. The decrease
in imports, caused by the depression
which set in last October, has wiped
out the surplus of receipts over reve-
nues and left the certainty of deficit
of from 100000 to $60,000,000 at
the close of the present fiscal year on
June 80, next. Appropriations by the
present session of congress, compared
with the estimate of probable reve-
nues, indicates a still heavier deficit
for the fiscal year ending with June,
1909.
Analysing the appropriation bills, it
will-be seen that the remarkably heavy
ipcreases have been in the army and
navy expenditures. These expendi4
lures have been the natural, and ap-
parently unavoidable, result of the war
with Spain and the nations entry
thereby into the list of world powers.
How far they may be curtailed in the
immediate future is probIematicaI. All
the functions of government, however,
have grown in the expense column.
The appropriation for the postal serv-
ice in 1892 was $4,000, 900, as conf
pared with $221,7O0, 900 for the pres
ent fiscal year. The need of this in
crease is unquestioned and there will
be no thought of retrenchment that
would call for an abandonment of the
rural free delivery service or any
lessening OF the facilities now offered
1t is the same in most of the depart
ments of the government. The appro-
priations have grown because the
country has grown.
Out of this situation, however, must
come, not only more economy in the
public service, but new plan for rails
ing revenue A country that has need
of $1,000, 100000 year for govern
ment expenses cannot safely look fo1
its revenue supply upon the amount OF
liquor and tobacco consumed by its
people or the amount of goods bought
by them from foreign dealers. With
expenditures far outrunning receipts
the treasury surplus, now amounting
to about 250,000,000, will be alb.
sCrbed within another year and pro.
vision must soon be made for adjust.
ing the costs of government to the
financial conditions of the treasury
This cannot be accomplished by reduc.
tion of appropriations, as desirable as
the practice of more economy may be
because the growing needs of the gov.
ernment in all its functions must be
supplied. The need is for the exercise
of craftsmanship in the establishment
of sound fiscaf-policy, suitable to the
demands of the nation and not subject
to dangerous fluctuations by ordinary
changes in the commercial and indus
trial worlds.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
The ditto marks In the CITY dirac-

The ditto marks in the city direc-
tory may make some little confusion
at the start, but Omaha is rapidly put
ting on city ways in other directions
and may as well adopt them in this.
The next step in line will be the use
of, smaller type. for the book is too
big for comfort as it is.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

With Panama suffering from insom-
MIA and Colombia talking in its sleep,
DR.. Magoon, an eminent specialist, has
been summoned from Cuba to look
after the two cases.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
A National Booster.

i. H. Hartman has become an optimst
as to the country's future. A practical
man like Mr. Hartman has reason TO be
happy in being able still to enjoy the sun
shine and the pleasant breezes OF pros
perity.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Premier Stolypin asserts that the
Russian government has no intention
of assailing Finnish autonomy. The
government simply asks that the Fin
nish people become Russians.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Senator Jonathan Bourne, the, sole
surviving member OF the second cleo
tive term" crusade. is in position to
sympathize with the man who has
stood ave raises only TO draw the eight
OF spades to his trey, four. ave and sin
OF diamonds. &--
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

An Illinois man named Lemon has
Joined the army. He should be as
signed to duty under Colonel Stewart
at Fort Grant, Arizona.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Editor Fales has won his libel suit
in the supreme court This is vindi-
cation for a free press, but does not
mean that a newspaper is entirely ir-
responsible
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

The Standard oil company has paid
its regular quarterly dividend of 50 a
share, or at the rate OF $S6,0OO,OO0 a
year, exclusive of fines unpaid.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

1t may be some time now before we
hear of the safety of travel on Euro
pean railroads. The terrible accident
in Belgium merely proves that human
nature and mechanical devices are
much the same no matter where they
are found.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Local trade excursions are showing
Omaha business men more than they
ever dreamed of. 1t is well some
times to know your own city.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
ConcernInE Third Trials,

new 1ork trlDune.
Now that the socialists have decided to
make third attempt with Debs, the demo-
Gratis, who owe so much inspiration to the
socialists, can hardly fail 20 follow their
example and make a third trial with Bryan
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
second the Motion.

Minneapolis Journal
II there is any chance that we shall be
overtalked in the coming campaign, now
is the time to start a movement for the
conservation Of our oratorlcal energies
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Senator Teller declares that under
no circumstances will he be a candi-
date for reelection. The colorado
legislature is largely republican.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Harper's Weekly calls Mr.. Bryan
"the advance agent of his own circus. -
He is also the treasurer and the prin-
cipal performer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Congressman Littlefeld OF Maine
says most of the members Of the house
are as cowardly SIS rabbits. Simply
shows that Mr.. Littleneld knows moth
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

DR.. Wiley expounds his theory of
dietetics with all the enthusiasm of
one who is convinced of his position.
The danger is that when the Wiley
methods are universally adopted doc
tors of medicine will have to find some
other vocation, for there will be no
longer either giving or taking of
medicine.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Cleveland is discovering the din
Guilty of running street cars with may
or's messages. N
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Sir Thomas Upton is building an
other yacht, but whether for racing or
advertising purposes is not announced.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Maybe Mr. Hartman will note the
necessity of new headquarters build
ing, as we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

1t will be difficult to convince Sena-
tor Platt that it pays to advertise.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
BiLLIoN A YEAR.

The present session OF congress, now
on the eve Of adjournment, furnishes
another striking illustration of the
manner In which the country's needs
have grown in the last decade and the
imperative necessity OF making some
intelligent provision, at an early date,
for an increase Of the national reve-
nues Only eighteen years ago the
party out Of power raised the cry of
extravaganza because the appropria-
tions for two years aggregated nearly
81, 900, 900, 900, and the "Billion Dol
lar Congress" was something of an is
sue. But disbursements have grown,
as the country has grown, and the ma
tional congress now appropriates
nearly $1,000, 100000 a year. The
appropriations by the present session
of congress will fall but little short
Of billion dollars. AS an inspiration
of the growth in national expenditures
the following tables have been pre-
pared. showing the appropriations by
the congress for the fiscal year ending
with June, 1899. and by the present
congress for the fiscal year ending
with June, 1909:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Do see to it that all your money
goes into piano value, and none into
anyone's pocket as a commission
Do use your perogative of buying
what you want with your own money.
Do remember that Hospe's is one
price, and pays no commission and
gives you full measure for your money.
Do rely on the fact that Hospe backs
every plano sold.
Do believe what we say, for our his
tory proves that we speak the truth.
We have the most magnifi6e1N selee-
tion of pianos in the country We
have the lowest prices in the United
States.
Kranach & Bach, at. ........ S4OO
KTakauer ........,...... $50
hlmDall, at .............. 800
Bush & Lane, at ,...... 375
Melville Clark, at. .,..,.... 325
Hallet e. Davis, at. at............ 225
Cable-Nelson. at. t........... 275
Weser Bros, at .............. $50
Burton, at 25O
Kensington, at .............. 225
Cramer, at ..............,.. 100
I you can't call, write for particulars.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
sTArEMENr OF CIRCULATION.

bIAIEMENI OF CIItOULAI IOAV'
State of Nebraska. Douglas County, ss.
George b. Tzschuok, treasurer OF Inc sec
Publishing company, being duly sworn. says
that the actual number OF full and complete
copies OF The Daily, Morning, Evening ene
Sunday Bee printed during the month OF
April. 1904 was "a folloWa.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23
WHEN our or TOWN.

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porRriIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

ing about the msn-eating rabbits that
rule some OF the western plains.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Net total. 1.................... l,os7,l1s
Daily average. Observation-Disclosures, 3s's72
GEORGE b. TzSCHUCK,
Treasurer.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
TO before me this lst day Of May, lyOe.
(Seal) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-23

Bishop Thoburn, Methodist missionary
bishop I'm India, who Is attending the gem
eral conference in Baltimore, discredits
stories OF a possible revolution In India.
Having lived in India and southern Asia
for forty eight years lac possesses first
hand information which carries weight.
There may have been plot among a few
conceited natives TO XIII Lord Kitchener, -
said Bishop ThobuTn, Just as plots OF the
kind develop in this and other countries,
but that the insurrection can become any
thing like national in scope appears 10 be
most improbable. The trouble is reported
from a part of India where a serious up
rising is the least likely to occur The
Bengalese are not a warlike people The
climate damp and warm, has produced a
race Of people who are not muscular. They
have flesh. but are small-boned. and in
variably have small wrists and ankles
These physical attributes have tended 10
make them other than warlike In nature .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-11
CORONER IS ONCE
 MORE IN TROUBLE
THE BOARD OF REVENUE TURNS DOWN CLAIMS FOR UNJUST FEES ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR.

Difference between Coroner Paris anl the Board of Revenue appeared in the limelight again yesterday when the board turned down two of the claims of the coroner. Both of the amounts were small ones, but Coroner Paris states that he thinks he Is entitled to a kick on the principal of the thing.
 One claim was for the holding of an In- quest over the remains of Miss EmmG Blair, who committed suicide in her office ill the Brown Marx building a short whiia ago, the amount in question being for $7.
 Another claim was for s10 for the holding of an investigation into the deaths Of Luther Burchfield and Mrs Mildred Van- Houser. Burchfield shot Mrs. VanHouseT to death at her residence on South Twen- tleth street one Sunday afternoon about month ago, then turned his revolver upon himself, both dying in a few hours.
 County Auditor Morris turned these two claims back to the Board of Revenue with the statement that he did not think they should be allowed, as the cause of the death of all three parties was gen. orally known. Coroner Paris states that an inquest is an absolute necessity in case of this kind in order to determine exactly the cause of death.