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Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
TWO TYPES OF PREACHERS.
Measure of Their Power in Reaching
the Multitude.
New York Sun.


New York Sun.
The message of the Rev. DR.. Aked to his
congregation on Sunday seems to have
been that Christianity is dying and can
be nursed back to health and v1gor only
by the expenditure of large sums of money.
With ample means at It's disposal the
churches. If he is correct. could sound a
call that would bring men and women
to the altar in such numbers as to re-
establish completely its power in the land.
While Dr. Aked is lamenting the exist
ing conditions. a former base ball player,
Mr.. William Sunday. is conducting a series
Of revival meetings in the middle west that
have aroused a spirit most hopeful and
encouraging for Christians of all denom-
nations. Mr.. Sundays appeals have
awakened In men and women of all classes
of all degrees of education and of all
grades of intellect a devotion to Christ
and the sect of their choice that has
amazed and rejoiced those who sympathize
with the cause which he represents
Yet Mr.. Sunday has no great endow-
ment, no rich bank account. His converts
joyfully defray the expenses of his re-
vival meetings. His success is due to his
apparent sincerity. to his ability to stir
up in his auditors a realization of their
responsibility to God and to bring them
contrite and humble to the mourners
bench. He reaches their consciences, thelr
hearts. their minds. His work Is done
without elaborate machinery. without the
expensive adjuncts of the modern '1nstitu-
tional church."
Money the churches can use always; yet
an examination of the extraordinary work
OF Mr.. Sunday, who is affectionately
known as Billy, will convince DR.. Aked's
congregation that money is not the only
thing needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
STATE WITHOUT a PARTY.
Old Distinctions I'm Oregon Destroyed
by New Election Laws.
Portland Orgordan.

Portland Orgonian.
Party lines have been virtually oblter-
ated in Oregon. For years there has been
a tendency in that direction; and the pri-
mary law and insistence on statement No.
have about completed the dissolution OF
the republican party; while the democratic
party already had become so weak that 1t
had virtually ceased 10 live as a party. and
since has existed only by protesting nom
partisanship and being welded as a club
by republican factions to beat out the
brains of each other.
From two-thirds to three-fourths Of the
voters OF the state are registered as repub-
Leans; but that fact signifies little or noth-
ing. 1t doesn't mean that all electors so
registered intend to vote for republican
candidates. The past. for years. has proved
this. Men haven't registered as demo
Gratis, because 1t has seemed to them that
It would be absurd. since there was 10
democratic party Hence they have regis
tered as republicans. but with no intention
of>Yoting for republican candidates for any
OF the offices over which there might be
a contest.
The fashion Of the day now is to rec
ognize no party ties or obligations. II
really has become almost absurd for any
body to run for office in oregon as a re-
publican; especially for an important office
The Interpretation given generally to the
primary law virtually annihilates the usages
OF claims OF party; for it makes politics a
contest or scramble between individuals
for place; which Is more odious or offensive
In candidates who rely on party numbers
than In those who do not, but who frankly
claim the benefits OF the nonportlSanshir
which the new system is pledged to enforce
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
TARIFF PROGRAM


While persistently clamoring for a
revision OF the tariff and signaliy fail
ing to offer any comprehensive or def
mite policy on the question. the dem
ocrats are already attempting to make
political capital out of the republican
action, looking to an early revision
of existing schedules. When there
was an apparent sentiment In congress
in favor of the appointment of nom
partisan tarif commission, to make
scientific investigation Of the ques-
tion and report It's findings and recon-
mendations in congress, the demo-
cratic leaders violently opposed the
plan, insisting that 1t meant more
delay and demanding that the tariff
be revised at once" Now that the
republicans have planned to have the
finance committee of the senate and
the ways and means committee OF the
house sit during the summer recess
and conduct tariff hearings, the demo-
Gratis are shouting against the plan
and pleading for the appointment of
tariff commission, so obnoxious to
them a few weeks ago.
Ultimately 1t will be found, as
usual. that the republicans are pur-
suing the proper course. The party
is practically pledged to a revision and
adjustment Of tariff schedules at a
special session of the new congress, to
be held Immediately after March 4.
1909. This plan, first urged by Mr..
Taft, has been endorsed by President
Roosevelt, and has been approved by
the republicans in many of their state
conventions. 1t is accepted as GER
tain that the national platform of the
party to be adopted at the Chicago
convention will unequivocally declare
for tariff revision at such an extra
session. Preparatory to this, the hear
ings of the committees of both
branches Of congress will be of great
value to the new congress. These
hearings will be printed and the con-
gress that will have tariff revision as
one of it's duties will be furnished
with all the data obtainable on the
subject. The adjustment of sched-
ules must be made by the congress
and experience has shown that the
work of tariff commissions has never
been of any great service to congress,
while it has always been a prolific
source of delay.
The tariff revision that will be un-
dertaken at the next congress will be
an adjustment of the system to bring
the protective tariff into accord with
the commercial developments and in.
dustrial changes of the past eleven
years. 1t will provide for reduction
of schedules that hamper competition
and the widening of the nations
trade field and retain those necessary
to the protection of American indus.
tries and American laboring men. II
will probably be highly disappointing
to free trade democratic statesmen
but there is every promise that 1t will
be satisfactory and beneficial to the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
PoL1TIoAL wArERED STOCK.

Referring to the campaign that is
being planned by James T. Lloyd of
Missouri for the fight for control by
the democrats of the house in the next
congress, Mr.. Bryan, through the Com
moner. says:
Mr. tloyds committee Is a democratic
committee-a committee composed OF real
democrats who are welded TO democratic
ideas, and who are making a fight for DEM
ocratic reforms. That being true, the COM
mittee has no disposition to collect funds
frcm predatory corporations. and could not
secure such contributions IL 1t desired to-
It must make its fight upon the contribu-
tions sent in by the democrats who are IN
terested in democratic success. The Com
moner, therefore, appeals to its readers to
send contributions to Mr.. Lloyd for the
carrying on OF this work. The democratic
fight ought to be made by the rank and
| file Of the party; a small sacrifice on the
part Of each democrat would enable the
committee to supply the necessary literature
and get the party records before the
public.
Certainly the committee under Mr..
Lloyd has no occasion to call upon
Predatory Wealth for contributions.
The committee Hs composed of real
democrats who are welded to demo-
cratic ideas" and they know how to
carry districts for the democratic can
4 didates without resort to the use of
money. They have carried the south
for years without the use of corrupt
ing money, and Colonel Bryan, in a
recent speech at Madison Square
Garden In New York, openly approved
the methods employed by the demo
Gratis in carrying the south for the
party, declaring that If the negroes
were as numerous in the north as
they are In the south the white voters
OF the north would disfranchise them
Just as they have-done in the south
In opening his campaign for the
control of the house in congress
Chairman Lloyd has a distinct ad-
vantage over his republican opponents
in that he is able to use lot of polit
icaI watered stock, secured through
methods OF inflation-or intimidation
that are not availsble in the north
He can start with a nucleus of some
thing near 100 democratic congress
men from the south. who owe theil
elections to disfranchising laws and
who are sent to congress year aftei
year without contest. under the opera
ton of a southern political regim,
which leaves nothing to chance.
The Congressional Directory, the of
tioiai publication OF data eonoernin,
members of congress. throws some yer!
interesting light on the political ca
reers of these democrats who ar,
welded to democratic ideas" Min,
members Of congress. for example
come from the state of Alabama. Tn
total vote for these nine members a
the last congressional election wa
61,547 to 5,ss2 for the opposition,
total vote In the state, on the selection
OF congressman. OF 6s.5ss. The tota
! vote for congressman in the Eight
. and Ninth congressional districts o
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

sible and has generally succeeded In
adjusting local rates to the satisfac-
tion Of both shipper and railroad.
One OF the greatest benefits that has
come TO the people of the state
through the existence of the commits
sion has been the reduction Of rates
on coal from the western fields. The
adjustment of grain rates and rates
on live stock within the state has also
been taken up seriously and relief
granted as fast as possible.
The railroads, naturally, have not
taken kindly to the course OF the
board, but have submitted with what
ever grace they might to the orders
issued. The existence of the railroad
commission, 80 far, has more than en-
dorsed the wisdom that created IL
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
THE CURRENCY DEADLOCK.

Despite the hopeful tone of Washing
ton dispatches, following the prac-
tically unanimous adoption of the
Vreeland emergency currency compro-
mise by the house, the outlook for in
telligent, well-digested currency legis-
lation at this session of the con-
gress has never been very bright and
all indications now are that the SEN
ate and house conferees will fail to
agree upon any compromise that
would stand a chance of being adopted
by both branches.
The senate and house have passed
two radically divergent measures. The
Vreeland bill, as passed by the house,
contained but one provision, that
charging interest on government de-
posits in national banks, that was in
the original Aldrich bill, as passed by
the senate. The Aldrich bill provided
for additional circulation based on
bond securities. The Vreeland bill
provides for currency based on bank
assets. There is no similarity or pos
sible harmony between the two
bills. The difference is not one of
detail, but one of principle and it
would appear idle to talk of a
compromise measure coming from the
conference committee.
While the country at large may be
lation is necessary, it is perhaps bet
ter that action should be deferred
rather than that a bill should be
passed, in a hurried compromise at
the closing days of the session, that
might work hurt instead of benefit to
the country. Out of the conflict may
come the adoption of law creating a
currency commission. This is provided
for in the Vreeland bill, in a number
of sections which may be framed into
separate bill by the conference com.
mittee. The measure provides for the
appointment of twelve members OF
congress and six outsiders to sit dur.
ing the summer and to report to the
president mot later than January l
1903, and their report shall be forth.
with transmitted by the president tc
congress with such recommendations az
he may deem proper" The scope Of
the proposed commissions work /.
thus defined:
That 1t shall be the duty of this com
mission to investigate carefully the cause.
OF the recent financial crisis and the rela
tion of the banking and currency system
thereto, and to make recommendations Il
congress for such changes in the existini
banking and currency system as may, n
their opinion, be desirable: and said com
mission may also recommend such change
as they may find desirable and within
the constitutional power Of congress Il
regard to the banking institutions OF tn
states and in the laws governing the dis
tribution of public funds.
Prompt adoption by congress of thi
proposition and active work by tn,
commission would furnish congress
with material for the intelligent prep
aration and consideration Of a measure
at the short session, that would NEE
the demands of the country, Tn
country can better afford to wait
year for a proper currency law than b
take the risks that might follow tn
adoption OF patchwork legislation ol
the subject at this session.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
THE RATE-MAKING POWER.

While the scope of the Nebraska
State Railway commission has not as
yet been exactly defined, its existence
has had a direct and beneficent effect
on conditions. 1t was but natural
that the commission ON Its organiza-
tion should be overwhelmed with ap-
plications for changes in rates and de-
mands for relief from many parts of
the state. The commission was not
disappointed in this and since 1t was
formally constituted little more than
a year ago. its docket has been filled
to overflowing with various petitions
from communities and Individual ship
pers.
All of these have not. as yet, been
acted upon. The commission has
taken up the matters as fast a. pos
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The Union Stock Yards company
objects to being classed as a common
carrier because of its assistance in
unloading live stock for the railroad
and will endeavor to secure from the
supreme court an order to that effect.
This is an argument between corpora
tions and one that does not interest
shippers very largely. because the rate
will be charged Just the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
Sharp FAN in Immigration.
Springfield Republican.

ppIIHBIIeIu ftepuDIICdn.
immigration into the United States dur.
ing the first four months OF this calendar
year amounted only to 1882. compared
with 4O4,Ss2 in the game time last year,
and SS3,l15 IN the first four months OF
1906. This is indicative of a smaller In
coming OF aliens for the whole year thar
has been known since 1899. when the great
business recovery from the depression fol-
lowing the panic OF 1893 began
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
Present Benefits of Economy.
BaltImore American.

7 bdIIuIUIt lAIIItIICdI.
The people who worry over the fact that
in 200 years our national resources will be
exhausted are more altruistic than the
Irishman who wanted TO know what pos
terty had done for him that he should
do so much for posterity. Still, notwith-
standing the glaring, II selfish. trusm Of
the Irishman's suggestion, It is also a fact
that II every generation took care to safe
guaId the interests Of posterity. It would
make life better worth the living for it.
self
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The congress has passed deficiency
bill for $4,000, 900. rhe government
has also presented the Standard Oil
company with a dsaciency bill for
S2s,24O, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Claude Monet, the French artist, is
said to have destroyed paintings
valued at 100000 because they did
not come up to his artistic ideals. He
might have done better by adopting
the popoular custom of Partisan ar
lists by discovering that they were
genuine Van Dykes and unloading
them on American connoisseurs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

With corn soaring aronpd 70 cents
in Omaha and plenty still ip the hands
of the Nebraska farmer. It does not
look very much like hard times in the
Antelope state.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

"Mr. Bryan is better known and
better understood than he ever was
BEFORE" says Governor Folk of Mis-
souri,. Perhaps that explains why
there is so much opposition to Bryan
in states that used to be 30 en-
Enthusiastically for him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The list of names published in con-
nection with the commencement pro-
gram of the Peru Normal school shows
that the schoolmaster is not only
abroad in the land, but his numbers
are daily increasing.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Congressman Vreeland and Senator
Aldrich are both warmly in favor Of
currency legislation, but each is OPP
posed to the others kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The revolt Of the insurgents in the
house OF representatives comes a lit
tie late. If 1t had been started in
March instead of May 1t might have
had some effect on legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

A man has been sent to jail at At
Iantic City for trying to impersonate
w. ]. Bryan. His deceit was discov-
cred when he declined an invitation
to make a public address.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

A democratic congressman wants to
know what it will cost to repair the
battleships after their trip around the
world. Practically nothing. The
ships are kept in almost perfect condi-
tion and their service does not injure
them
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The judges of the Juvenile court got
their report before the grand jury
couple of days after the theaters had
closed and it will likely be forgotten
by the time the next season opens.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

London did not take kindly to
George AIDES college Widow" The
college Widow must be known to
be appreciated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Senator JEFF Davis of Arkansas is
planning for a busy summer on the
Chautauqua circuit. That sounds like
open defiance of the Society for the
Suppression of Unnecessary Noises"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Another candidate is being trained
to succeed President DiaE OF Mexico.
About a dozen men have been trained
for that position, but most of them
have died OF old age.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

An Indiana detective Is convinced
that Mrs. Guinness had "a silent part
ner." Her matrimonial partners al
ways became silent as soon as they
b-a transferred their property to her.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The "allies" who published bulletins
a month ago to the effect that "the
Taft boom is rapidly waning" ought
to discharge their press agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The Nebraska parson who resigned
his pastorate rather than give over
his real estate business, shows his
faith in Nebraska soil, at least.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

But are you sure you love me?" asked
Miss Shrude.
IT swear tl' replied Mr.. Yerner. "I
value you as / value my lfe."
"Ah! but do you value me as you value
your life insurance 2'-Catholic Standard
and Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
OkIahoma,s Governor Palks.

Governor Haskell OF Oklahoma has vetoed
an antitrust bill because he would not
destroy the COW to kill the tick" The
governor should take care He will be con-
demned as a hireling OF the corporations
II he behaves In this way.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Mayor Jim" may be assured Of one
thing-and that is. the support of all
Of the loyal fans in his advocacy of
Sunday base ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Mrs. De Weary-And so you have been
married five years and are as much in
love with your husband ever2
Mrs. Cheery-Yes, indeed.
Hum! What business is your hus-
band in?"
Hes captain OF sailing ship."-spare
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The "whirlwind" campaign for
Johnson in Alabama did not raise
much dust after all.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

England threatens to put the bar
en- American hops. This is reversal
of form. In this country the hops are
put on the bar.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Senator Tillman has gone to Europe
TO be away until October. Prospects
for a restful summer In this country
are growing brighter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The governors are to meet mex
year in the middle west. Omahi
should put In the first bid.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Commander Peary says he is in ur-
gent need of money. He knows how
II feels, then, to be with the majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

"I notice" said the determined young
IN mO the narIoT here a With me % any ~ more M S'On'
"Oh, 1 don't know" replied the lover
who was growing cold "why7"
well, just want to remark that you'll
either have your counting In here or your
hearing in court. t."-Philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

OF course, the socialist who does
not like Debs as a presidential candi-
date may vote for Hearst.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

CIIcaBOl 0ItecOrd-TieraId.
Taft, having fixed things up at Panama,
returns to put the final crimps in the IA
vorite son foolishness. os
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

The backbone of winter has been
bent, II not actually broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Money making is a disease" says
Mr.. Carnegie. Most folks are i'm
mune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
BREEZY TRIPLES,

whats the matter with your airship?'
Nothing" replied the inventor
"Rut you smashed It,"
THAT wasn't the fault OF the ship. I
would fly all night II the earth would ge
out OF the way."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
Wanted. A Bit of Excitement

IWashInBton HepaId.
Unless a little excitement can be stirred
up over the vice presidency. 1t doesn't ap-
pear that the Chicago convention will
amount to much in the way of a good
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Governor Cutler OF Utah, was kept busy
explaining that he was not a Mormon. He
is small, but compact OF stature, and looks
more like a typical New England peda-
gogue that a western politician. Although
a member OF the committee on resolutions,
and put there by the president, the Utah
executive seemed earnestly TO endeavor
from making himself conspicuous
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Feeding 7O-cent corn is one of the
reasons for high priced beef, and there
is not much money In II at that.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

giye members Of the legislature advice on
range of experience. e."-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Manager-How did the woman look who
put In this matrimonial advertisements
Cierk-For one thing, she was dressed
tit 10 kill.
Manager (nervously)-Then ] guess we
had better not insert it.-BaltimoFe Ameri-
caa.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

why does your friend look so blue?"
His mother was lying at the point
death and he promised to get her an auto
mobile II she would live"
but she died7'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21
srArr,1rNr or r1RCrr1,ATroN.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
SUITE OF Nebraska, Douglas County, a.:
George B. 1'zschuck, treasurer OF The 6ee
that the actual number Of full and complete
copies OF The Daily, Morning, Evening ano
Sunday Bee printed during the month OF
Anril. 1908 n.nr. flllnXa:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

''The animal trainer who was a witness
In that damage suit showed the effects of
surroundings in his testimony"
How so?"
He displayed so much horse sense in
answering dogmatic questions categorl-
cally."-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-21

Work is something that none of us can
avoid"
That's right" answered Mr., Dustin
stax. Even II you hire somebody 20 do
your work you've got TO work hard TO
keep him from loafing or spelling some
thing. Star.