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Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The tariff debate in the senate has
brought out one feature somewhat
novel in connection with such contro-
versles. Senator Scott. in a speech,
blamed che retailers OF the country for
the high prices OF which complaint has
been made, holding that they exacted
unreasonable profits. while the manu-
faoturer worked on a narrow and pre-
carious margin. The assertion was inn
mediately challenged, the crossfire on
the subject not being upon party lines
or entirely relevant to the tariff ques-
>Von.
That the cost of necessaries has
been D~oticeably enhanced during re-
cent years is a universally accepted
fact and light thrown upon the cause
or suggestion OF a remedy will be
gratefully received. The charge that
the tariff Is a controlling factor would
appear to be answered by the prices Of
the goods In question. The increases
have not been alone In manufac-
tured goods, either protected or upon
the free list. The general tendency
OF manufacturers in the line of neces-
stiles has been downward, or at the
most only upwards in small degree as
compared with meats, flour and food
stuffs OF all kinds. It would, however,
require a thorough investigation, con
Stunning much time. by persons familiar
with both the tariff and market condi-
tions, to reduce these comparisons to
a finality.
The proof is yet to be produced to
sustain the accusation that 1t is the ex-
actions OF unreasonable profits by the
retailer which is responsible for un-
due increase in the cost of living, 1t is
not apparent that retail profits are
greater or less than in times past, but
on the contrary It is plain that compe-
tition between retailers is unrestricted
and to all appearances sharp and genu-
inc. The catalogue houses, the big
department stores and the dealers In
exclusive lines are constantly fighting
for one another's trade and so con-
fiicting are their interests that any
thing like combination would seem to
be impossible.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

President Taft has given unmis-
taxable evidence within the last few
days that factional strife can look for
no encouragement, from him. The par
ticular case in point came up through
the naming of a special assistant at
torney general from Kansas. The re-
publicans In that state are rent by two
~contending factions and the president
was unwittingly led into naming a
man whose appointment threatened
to add fuel to the flame. When the
facts were called to Mr.. Taft's atten-
ton the appointment was revoked and
the Kansas republicans told to get to-
gether.
The action of the president is more
f~ar-reaching than simply an indication
of his displeasure e what seemed
to be an effort to take advantage OF
his favor. In further explanation he
made it clear that he considered II
his duty to keep hands off in mat
ters which concerned solely the republic
cans of Kansas and that II they must
have differences they should adjust
them without involving the national
administration II this policy 10 pur-
sued It will work for the building up
Of a united party which can be counted
on in a national struggle to stand up
for the principles of the party.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
Poppycock.

The World-Herald Is not ready TO believe
that Il Ia true that all six of the repub-
lican councilmen-elect can be handled
either by the franchised corporations or by
any other special interests. There are men
like Judge Berka and Mr.. Kugel among
the republican couneilmen OF good stand
ing as honest men and good citizens. I'm
I'll by some overt act they prove the con-
trsry we shall expect them to make such
record as eOuncilmen as their regulations
warrant US In expecting .-World-Herald.
What poppyeock!
With the council divided six and six
on political lines, no franchised cor
poration or special interest can organ
iEe that body without the help of the
democrats.
Assuming that the democrats viii
claim the presidency of the council.
which of the democratic councilmen
does the World-Herald charge with
being subservient to the corporations?
The world-Herald supported every
one of the democratic six. vouching
for his freedom from corporation
strings. On which one of them has IL
gotten cold feet already? II all six
are what the World-Herald claimed for
them during the campaign, how can
anything go amiss now, no matter
which may be elected president of the
council?
But the proof that the World-Herald
10 INDUCING in poppycoek is 20 be seen
In the hook 1t IL throwing out TO two
rAnnhlieans. We freely admit thai
Judge Berka and Mr.. Kugel, although
hardly more than the other republican
councIlmen. are OF good standing al
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
OUR MAGICAL GROWTH.
All the Rest OF the World Distaaced
In the Race.

Washington Post.
The tremendous strides this country il
making In every direction of growth con-
stitute the United States the wonder of
the world. The great possibilities before
us open up wide speculation as to what the
future may have in store. According TO
the report OF the Department OF Com
merce and Labor the developed water
power OF the United States is $685.. O0
horsepower, and the number of wheels
1t turns is 52,s27. The undeveloped water
power Is believed to be equal TO that al
ready developed, and what has been de-
veloped is capable Of infinite expansion
The estimated coal supply is s,lSS, 7Os, 900 600
long tons, while the highest production
in any one year was but 4Se. 900. 900 tons.
At the present rate of consumption the
supply will last 1870 years. so we need
not fear a coal famine for some genera
tons yet.
The available iron ore is estimated at
A,7s5,00o.00O long tons. while we mine only
about 100000 tons a year. At that rate
we have iron ore enough to last for a
hundred years yet, and by that time in
genuity and discovery will be able to find
something to take It's place. In 1907 we
produced nearly one-half OF the worlds
production of pig iron. and at the rate
our production Is increasing It will not be
many years until we equal all the rest of
the world In this line. The United States
owns 4.sS,0 COO acres Of land that is yet
to be brought under cultivation.
In 1897 the farm wealth OF the country
was N,25O,0oO,o COO and in 1907 this had
been increased 70 s.. 600. 600. The last
three years have shown a great change in
crop values. For instance. in 1906 cotton
led with a value of s72s, 100, 900; the next
year hay forged ahead with 1914. % ,Oo0. and
in 1903 corn took the lead with the enor-
nous value of 81, 6l6.OO0.OO0. At one time
exports Of manufactured products we're but
q small per cent OF the total exports, but
in 1905 they amounted to about Al per cent
OF the total.
Perhaps the best test of our business
growth Is shown by the receipts OF the
Postoffice department from the sale of
stamps. In ls2 the receipts were about
81, 900, 900; by 1850 they increased to 500. COO
600. in 1870 to $50. on. 900, in 1900 TO 500. 900, O0O.
and in 1908 TO $l9l 500. 900. The figures show
that In 1907 the number of letters and post
cards sent through the postal system OF
the United States . was 6,46S.O0yo0o, as
AGAINST 326S. 600, 900 In the German empire
3. ass, OO. 900 in the United Kingdom, LIS
900 600 in France. and l.OS7. eOo.O0o in Austria
Hungry. The telegraph messages sent in
the United states in 1907 reached the enor-
NOUS number OF 5000. 10000 In this CON
nection Il must be remembered that the
telephone Is a large competitor OF the
telegraph, especially for long commercial
messages, and II lie growing In favor each
wear. In nearly every step OF the worlds
progress during the last hundred years
| the United states has been the pioneer.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
THE GREAT WIN.

Baltimore American. e.; 1-,-
II sent my boy TO college, said the father.
very proud,
''And now he's won a triumph, which is
proclaimed aloud;
They tell me he's a wonder, he's the best
they ever had,
And congratulate me warmly. h I'm
father OF the lad.
They say he holds the record, that he's
right there in the swim,
That faculty and students, they are very
proud of him,
And that now 10 clap the climax Of all the
feats he's done,
This boy of mine is a victor-he has won
the Marathon"
The other fathers wondered and they felt
a good deal sore
Their sons had not cause given for the
look This other wore.
The mothers, too, were angry they did not
a bit enjoy
The way the victor's mother talked about
Each pair of parents felt their son could
Just have done the same,
II he had had the chances to the lucky
one which came;
But still the fact was patent as TO what
kind fate had done,
They whispered to each other, Jones
boy won the Marathon"
Then came a curious neighbor to the proud,
delighted pair,
And said. 81 do not wonder that you folks
To have so bright a genius and so talented
a son,
But-we are backward folk. you know
what Is a Marathon y. r-a .t.. o..
The father he looked queer like, and the
mother she looked scared,
And the neighbor was rejoicing that to
ask the fact he dared. e
But when the father said with pride--he
was sorry he had done II,
II don't know what the blamed thing IS,
but anyway, he won IT.. .'
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
CoIIars An Politics.

@hS@CANs
Iowa is struggling. with a new idea. 1t
involves the morality or the contrary OF
celluloid az a substitute for clean linen,
What can you expect of q man who wears
a celluloid collar?" Thus cried e states
man Of the Havkeye state, with an insin-
uation that the governor is guilty OF false
pretenses in the matter Of clothing his
neck. What, indeed, can one expect from
such q one? The statesman who made the
query failed to give the answer, but IL
would seem to be nothing good. The
governors friends assert hat he wears
collars only of the finest linen and OF
stylish cut, and that the %insinuation to
the contrary is Cruel" The real signi-
finance Of collars in politics. however is in
dependent of the material whereof they are
made, the important question il, what Is
their rand?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

honest men ana good citizens" With
all Of US agreed as to that. we suggest
that the democratic councilmen make
either Berka or Kugel president Of the
council and leave It to them to name
the committees according to their best
judgment.
Here lie a chance for the World
Herald to make its hot air good. Let
1t line up the six fearless and trust
worthy democrats in the council on a
program to put one OF these two re-
publicans Internationally in the chair
and there will be enough republican
votes forthcoming to carry II out.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
n OFFERINGS.
One Dark spot In the Nations Prodi-
gality.
washington Post.

Washington Post.
During the last five years the average
annual fire loss in the United states has
been 1853, 200, 4l2, according TO a report
made at the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Board OF Underwriters in New York
recently. More than a quarter OF a billion
dollars is wasted every twelve months as
a result chiefly Of earelessness! With a
very few exceptions the fires that on
sumed these property values were the re-
suit OF inattentlon TO the laws of pre-
caution and safety. Inadequate inspection,
~slovenly management. indifference TO de-
tails of arrangement, lack OF discipline,
these are accountable causes OF fire-mak-
ing conditions. These figures do not in
dictate the loss of life involved in the fires,
a heavy toll.
We are a wssteful, p~rodigal people. as
a whole. only slowly learning our lessons
and profiting by our sufferings and ex-
periences, Maybe some day the signiti-
canoe of the fire statistics will be i'm
pressed upon the public sufficiently to
cause a greater degree OF care in every
line of work and a more perfect obedi-
ence to the laws Of security.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Neigh is also getting ready to build
a new public library with money fur
nished by Andrew Carnegie. Our late
legislature did only half a job in re-
fusing to let the University of Ne
braska qualify for participation in the
Carnegie foundation, when it might
have passed a law prohibiting the ad-
mission of any Carnegie money into
the state for any purpose whatsoever.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
rraRedies OF q scandal.
Philadelphia Ledger

PhlIadeIphIa Ledger
The tragic side OF the capitol scandal
ia emphasized In the death of the chief
for the extravagant furnishing
This is the fourth death among those
who were concerned in this extraordinary
case. II relieves sanderson himself, who
was under sentence. from further proceed
ings before any human tribunal, and it
will probably postpone still further the
trial of those Of his associates who have
thus far escaped a formal reckoning. But
IL cannot be said that any OF them has
escaped unpublished, and 1t will be long
before an attempt will be made to initiate
their remarkable raid upon the public
treasury.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

A noted Japanese doctor say that
with the advent of modern civilization
in his country there has been a notable
increase in insanity. The japanese
certainly have been going at a swift
pace since Admiral Perry opened the
country up to the world. and 1t would
be nothing strange If the rapid and
great changes in methods of life had
produced such an effect.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
Filling Uu the West.

The large number of people going
west within the last few days on the
landseekers' rates made by the rail-
roads is an indication of the rapidity
with which the country is filling up
with people from states farther to the
east who are seeking a broader and
richer field for their activities. In max
ing these low rates and spreading
broadcast the advantages of this sec
ton to the people In the more con-
gested sections to the east the rail-
roads are animated by an enlightened
s~elfishness, 1t Is true, but both those
who avail themselves OF the offer and
those who are already located in the
developing sections n in cities like
Omaha to which they are tributary
are also the gamers.
Estimates of the number whom this
movement will take into agricultural
and horticultural pursuits during the
year vary from $4,000 to 100000, The
increase which this number will make
in the productive capacity of the west
will be enormous and cannot fail to
have a stimulating effect upon all lines
of trade. 1t Is n of those migrations
of races, peaceful withal, which in past
ages have founded new empires and
worked revolutions in the worlds pro-
gress. In this case 1t will, within a few
years, make such a change In the
great west that 1t will scarcely be
recognized by those who fondly
thought they knew II we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The Omaha wool warehouse is get
ting the wool just the same. The
western wool producers remember who
it was hat forced the dealers to pay
them fair prices last "a and they are
again coming to the same source for
relief. The wool growers interests
are Omaha's interests and outside of
any sentiment this is the best assur-
ance of a square deal.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

We remember a similar order once Is
sued by a State Railway commission
some years 9 requiring the railroads
doing business at Omaha to build a
union station for joint occupancy. 1t
lie to be hoped the present order pro-
duces better results than aid the old
n we refer 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Milwaukee is apologizing for a car
nival of crime and Lax enforcement OF
laws on the ground the city has only
400 policemen. That is a far larger
number per capita than Omaha has,
and even former captious critics are
forced to admit that Omaha Is q pretty
well regulated city so far as the police
protection is concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
Bullins the word Market.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.

SI Louis Glope-Democrat.
From the nomenclature with which this
country has been flooded since Mr.. Roose-
welt reached Africa, both, in geography and
natural history, we conclude that the
former president Is not being overpaid at
the rate of q dollar a word for writing
hunting news in that country. such words
should bull the word market.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The flowers that bloom in the spring
are not in it with the billboards that
are poisoning up all over the city,
What has become OF the movement for
a more beautiful Omaha, which the
Real Estate exchange was going to
promote? Has It collided with the
few dollars of rentals which the bill
boards pay for the use Of vacant lots
on prominent corners?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The last session of the city council
in meeting Of the whole lie said I o have
Witnessed 4 busy afternoon. The out
going city council always gets busy
during the interval between election
and the day for turning over to the
new reeims, IA
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
when Senator Tillman dined at the
White House It may Sc taken for granted
that all disagreeable subjects were care
fully barred from the conversation. This
would include any passing reference to So
journers abroad. as well as to certain
things and happenings nearer home. Any
body lie at liberty to iii in the blanks.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

1t is ANNOUNCED from Washington
that the United States supreme court
viii hold two more sittinss before ad-
journment for the summer Here Ia a
chance for those Water board lawyers
to get busy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

According to Edgar Howard Gov
ernor sheldon's appointments to the
court vacancy were "as ille-
gal as a crap game" Wonder what
he would cal. Governor Shallenbsrger's
appointment of a member Of the state
senate to a position on the State Nor
NAL board In direct violation of the
state constitution?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The railroad company has offered
$4,000 reward for each Of the ban
dts who robbed a train near Spokane.
There is no suggestion OF a corner on
bandits being responsible for the high
prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

II there were nc other means OF
knowing. the suggestion of Senator
Root that the upper house OF congress
get down to work would stamp him as
a new member.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Al G. Fields. the minstrel man. who
was a schoolmate of Secretary Knox,
declares that the latter was a dull pu-
pill. Mr.. Knox is not the only person
who has been unequal to solving min
strel jokes.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
Prephecr OF the Future.
INDIANAPOLIS News.

Now that they have succeeded In lighting
the Omaha electrical exposition by wireless
current. perhaps It. is not unreasonable to
hope that the day may come when some
of our residence streets win not look like
q forest deadeninE.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Paul Morton, a distinguished former
Nebraskan, and once cabinet member
is working for $3.50 per day. His
friends need not be alarmed. however;
he is simply serving on a New York
Jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Over a ton of auinine was required
last year to combat malaria on the
canal one Is 1t possible that ONE
of the disease presented a 9 8 of shak-
ing for the drinks?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
BREEZY TRIPLES.

us 1t lucky to pick up a horseshoe"
That's what they say 800.
They're wrong. ! picked up one with
a $50 tire today."-C1eveland Plain Dealer.
Rivers dipping his pen in the ink)-
Tell me a diplomatic way to. call a mar
a liar. tf'
Brooks-Always select a smaller man
than you are.-Chicago Tribune.
"When is a sailor not a sailor7"
when he's aboard. Ha-hay' FL.
But he's not a sailor when he's ashore
That's so. Then a sailor Is never a
sailor. Amt II funny?"ACleveland Leader.
at takes a wise man to know when to
change his mind" ,
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. I'm
getting brain flag trying to change II often
enough to keep up with the views of my
various constituents on the tariff. Wash
ington Star.
81 wonder why three4fourths OF the
stenographers in business offices are
women" @
ii guess 1t is because men like to feel
that there Is at least one class of women
whom they can dictate to."-Baltimore
American. "a
Lady-wnl you send this rug on APP
prevail?
= Certainly, ma'am.
Little Girl (who is with her mother)-
Hadn't you better tell him TO be sure and
get 1t there on time. mamma? You know
we give the party tomorrow night-Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

For a definition OF the anxious
seat" apply to almost anybody who is
holding down an sppointive job in the
city hall,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

wiscoBan legislators propose to
make swearing a crime. II the bill
becomes . law. Maxim's new sound
q nan must say something when the
home a goes 70 pieces at the crit
teal moment
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
Uneertainty Of HorseIess signs.


CharIeston News and CourIef'
Without positively asserting that the
owner OF a high power touring car cannot
be an incurable democrat, 1t may be as
serted that the owner Of a little one-seated
gadabout Ia not necessarily q republican.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

1t looks as IL our trade boosters were
going to uphold their reputation as
rain-makers, no matter what else
they may do.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Note how active those pneumatic
street cleaning machines are flushing
the psvements with water just at the
time a succession of heavy downpoars
of rain has made It quite unnecessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
A smne Retreen sishs.

wal street journal.
Fewer railway accidents in 1908 than In
1907. we have become accustomed TO de-
creases In ell things during the last year
and a half; here at last is one we may
look at without signing.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
worth the Price.

Kansas City Journal
Those who thought that a dollar a word
wal too much for Mr.. Roosevelt,s hunting
narratives didn't know that there was to
be a lion In every line and a %rhinoceros In
every paragraph.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

A preacher has been telling the peo-
pie Of Chicago that their city 10 not
the wickedest In the world. Omaha
can prove an aIibi.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

If ex-President Roosevelt cannot Sc
cure a white rhinooerous any other
way he might get q congressional CON-
mittee to whitewash one for him.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
Espert. We Cannot u.e.


New York Herald.
Germany is reported as aroused over our
tariff plans. Don't entirely like them our
selves, but cant have everything made
In Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The straw hat may not come in with
the late spring breezes, but it often
goes by that route.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The New York World asks, Is
democracy %content7" OF course not,
with all the ofices in the possession of
republicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The Nebraska State Railway COM
mission has issued an order to compel
the erection OF a depot at Madison.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

Are the Eagles coming to show the
signal corps men how to fly or to get
points on aviation for themselves?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

The tariff rates on raEors may yet
cause some sharp debate.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
wMnN our on ToWM.

subseribess leaving enc city tem-
%porartIy hOuid have The Hee
mailed 60 theM. Address will -
changed a. oftsn - regretted,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19

A delicate woman, with a baby on her
arm and a little boy holding on to her
skirts, boarded a subway train at the
Brooklyn bridge one evening recently when
the uptown rush vas at its height, There
were no seats vacant, and the woman bal
auced herself as best she could until at a
curve she fell forward, and was saved
from injury only by the crowd that sur
rounded her. Instantly a number OF people
rose and offered her a place to sit down,
but she refused and told the man next to
whom she stood: Some people never help
until the last minute, when they are
ashamed to do otherwise. I'd rather stand
than thank one of them"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-19
srATEMENr on CrHCULATfoN.

SIATEMENT OF CALCULATIONS
State OF Nebraska. Douglas County. S.:
George B.. Tsschuek. treasurer Of The
Bee Publishing company, being Gully
sworn. says that the actual NUMBER 81
Morning, Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month OF April. 1903. ives as
fnIlnwrs