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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

New YORK Herald.

ANfN - Az
Although the merry CnrIsLuastide is stili
sumo Gays away,
The sIsns u rs proximity grow palmer
every gay
The nanyVy says, Good morning" with
a sui.le ana tips his hat,
And IN me pipes the JanltOr turns steam
to heat the Hat.
ana eevry single day
Inc program rum this way:
Mothers down on Broadway,
buying pretty things;
Daughters on tlIIh avenue,
buying gloves or rings
Sonny.s Gown on Twenty-third,
HIS lists of gifts to fill;
lille fathers working overtime
To pay the Christmas bill.
The mar who brings your papers has y
peasant smile for you,
butcher acts as though you were the
best he ever knew;
The cook is sweet and cheerful and the
cops are smooth and mild;
And cen the savage subway guard is
tender as a child.
But fathers full of woes,
Because, you see, he Knows:
Mothers in the toy shops,
Buying all the day;
Daughters in the jewelers.,
And taking things away;
Sonny's buying, buying things,
AS merry as you please;
While fathers shaving at his desk
To foot the c. q. DIS,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
DOosrING BIG FIGURES.
TIIers of the so.I Il Stunning
Totals.


Totals.
Washington Post.
II the filters of the soil in this country
are My scratching the surface of the
earth, as James J. Hill says they are,
the top layers must possess a fertility and
productivity undreamed OF in the worlds
history.
In the report Of the Department of Agri-
culture, which Secretary Wilson submitted
to the president on Tuesday, the yield of
farm lands Is shown to reach, in its APP
proximate valuation, the dazzling, almost
stunning total of s., 76O. 900. 900, The farmer
has had a season that was more bountlful
by 1863, OOO, 900 than any former year, and
It is made plain that the land, about whose
fertility so much fear has lately been ex-
pressed, is still in possession Of sources of
almost inconcelvable wealth-a wealth that
is without parallel in the history of the
world.
IL $1,000, 900, 900 more were added to the
general total OF productivity 1t would
represent a sum equal to at least half the
total railroad assets Of the country. The
farmer has turned out wealth that Is
three times greater than the gross traffic
revenues collected by the railroads in
1905. In corn alone. and In a period lin
lltQ 10 4Eb Qdga VI last sAAAl4AANAt Xix AlItNo
Of the west gave up a crop worth 81, 720,-
OO0, COO. The estimated value Of the cereal
crop alone is 5000. 900, 600.
It is shown hat in the last ten years
the products Of the farms and open lands
have almost doubled in quantity and
value. Eleven years ago the Agricultural
department reported a total Of 81, AZ 10000
in it's annual statement. In the intervening
year Il is estimated that the surface Of
this country has yielded an equivalent Of
so, 900, 900. 900.
Animal products in the past years are
estimated at So 900, OOO,O 900. All along the
line, in cotton, hay, oats, tobacco, and
potatoes, there have been tremendous in
~creases.
This report Of Secretary Wilson is really
the final word on the prosperity OF the
country. 1t will have influence, too, in
settling tariff disputes. The prosperity
Of the country is dependent upon the crops.
II the crops are good after a tariff bill
has been passed, prosperity comes, and
the tariff comes in for some Of the credit
II the crops are bad, the tariff is blamed
for hard times. even though a tariff bin
cannot be expected to regulate the weather
or till the soil.
SO prosperity Is certain. The only ques-
ton that arises out Of the showing OF such
wonderful productivity is why the prices
OF farm products remain so high. The
answer is very obvious. The farmer is
learning the methods and the benefits Of
combination. He said the dealers are rot
giving the people the benefits Of the earth's
wonderful fertility. Supplies are being
held back so that prices will continue high.
II is q matter that will soon demand inves-
tiKation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

There is evident in Washington a
disposition TO leave the administration
a free hand in the adjustment Of the
Nicaraguan difficulty, but It is mani
testify time for the government to go
further than the disposal Of the Inn
mediate problem. What is needed is
the formulation Of a definite doctrine
in language that shall be understood
by all concerned, for the protection OF
United States interests in Central
America, and for the guarantee of sta
bility Of affairs in what has been
known as the revolutionary zone.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
Civil Service in Diplomacy.

The executive order of the president
providing for the application Of civil
service rules to the secretaries of the
diplomatic service, is another well in
tentioned step toward the removal of
occasion for the ridicule of other u
tries of our "shirtsleeves diplomacy"
In addition, observance of the order
will have the effect of establishing
closer unity of relations between the
consular service and the department
of state, as pointed out by Secretary
Knox.
P~artisanship has nothing to do with
our foreign relations. What is essential
among our representatives abroad is
a better knowledge of International
law coupled with real diplomatic
ability. Under the new order, original
appointments are to be made for the
lower grades from lists of eligibles
compiled from rigid examination re-
suits. and higher se~cretaryships are to
be filled through promotions, records
being faithfully Kept of the standard
maintained by each incumbent.
1t has been the experience of the
service that sometimes the most
modest secretary of an embassy has
made an efficient charge d~'affaires, and
when the civil service in diplomacy
gets we'll under way It will be possible
for a young man Of marked ability to
develop himself for the post of min
lister. In this way the representatives
of the United States may be expected
to be all the reader to cope with the
trained diplomats of other powers, for
in the contest of trained minds in con-
sidering international affairs a partici-
pant can not be too thoroughly sea-
soned.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
PERSONAL NOTES.

According to the learned lecturer, man
was once a sponge. This explains much.
Census Director Durand favors women as
enumerators IF not too young" He will
probably have to take them at their maxi
mum youth.
Brother Anthony Comstock Of New York
has been punched in the jaw, but hardly
minds. He is a walking museum Of scars
and bullet-holes.
Jeffries and johnson are going to fight
on July 4, notwithstanding the strenuous
efforts that are being made to LAY a
sane celebration!
1t is mentioned that a ship captain just
arrived in New York from a long voyage
had never heard Of the double discovery Of
the North pole, What a weary waste Of
controversy the fortunate seaman has
escaped!
Isadore Newman, banker, street railroad
man and probSbly the wealthiest man in
New Orleans, died in New Orleans. He was
2 years old. A native of KaiserIatteh, Ger
many, he came to America in 1860. Mr..
Newman's fortune is co~nservatively esti-
mated at $lO,OOO.OOO.
Lost Borders" Mary Austin's novel.
which the Harpers have brought out, has
this: Il suppose at bottom the things a
man loves a woman for are pretty much
the same, though it is only when he talks
to you of a woman not of his own class
that he is willing to tell you what these
things are"
Miss Susan NJ. Youngs, who was Theo-
-dore Roosevelt's Sunday school teacher two
score years ago, is dying at her home in
Garden City, l.. l., following a Stroke of
apoplexy. She is 81 years of age. She and
her brother sold the property now known
as Sycamore HIN to Theodore Roosevelt
for a country home many years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
pIRncToRs MusT OBJECT.
Their Negligence Responsible for
National Bank Failures.

AaNAN
National Bank Failures.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Comptroller Of the Currency Murray be-
lieves that Il every director Of every ma
tional bank in the country kept himself
posted on the discounts Of his bank, so
that he knew personally the g%enuineness
OF the paper and the security behind IT,,
there would be few failures among national
banks. He has succeeded as the result Of
efforts extending over a year in bringing
the number Of banks which have directors
meetings at least monthly for these pur-
poses up to 4.5OO in a total OF 1000. The
remaining $500 banks nave been slow to
see the force OF the comptroller's advice,
and now he has had to send them express
orders to amend their bylaws.
There are few city banks now which are
neglected by their directors. The trouble
comes in the country town where the bank
officers are so closely identified with the
bank as an institution in the public mind
that the directors regard their own func-
lions as merely ornamental, and are con-
tent to allow the business to be handled
without their personal Intervention except
on the two days a year when dividends are
declared. Where such a condition exists
the directors usually prefer gaining the
displeasure Of the comptroller to even so
much as taking on the appearance Of ag-
g-Tessiveness toward the bank officers.
Comptroller Murray is, therefore, fully
Justified in pushing his program vigorously
against all banks which have failed to &C
cept it thus far. 1t is the only way in which
he can bring about the established habit of
watchfulness which Is needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
Tourists Paying at the Gate.

-
Collector Loeb continues to show that a
vigorous administration of the customs
law yields financial results. For the
month just ended there were twice as
many declarations and more than twice as
heavy receipts from personal effects as in
the corresponding months last year, al
though 5000 fewer passengers arrived. 1t
is to be regretted that anyone is put to the
Inconvenience Of paying duties, but so long
as our tariff system lasts It seems upfair
to exempt from the burden Of it's operation
those who are able to make European trips.
That the honor system" Of collecting
would work appears hardly probable, in
the light Of current disclosures.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
WORK Tor the New wear.
baltimore American.

The year 1910 will find itself face to
face with many important issues to settle.
This year has been busy and important
social, political and Industrial troubles are
coming rapidly to a climax. In Industrial
matters particularly the important trust
prosecutions and the activity OF the gov
eminent, together with the disqualification
Of public opinion. the work cut out for the
coming year viii probably influences the
whole future fate of the nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Indiana grabbed off the big prize at
the Corn show, but a Douglas county
mar walked away with the first prize
for Nebraska. This is called to atten-
ton merely to convince some of our
outside friends that we raise in Doug
las county other crops than that which
the Kansas editor advised to be
dropped in favor of corn.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
Preparing TO Duck.

FnlladelpnlA RECORD.
The commissioner Of Internal revenue esti-
mates receipts amounting to S25. OOO,OOO from
the l per cent tax on corporations from
this time to the end OF the fiscal year 1910.
Indications are not wanting that a good
many Of the corporations win not be there
when 1t comes to collecting the tax.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

If all the predictions made for rows
at the opening of the congress were
carried into effect, then the presidents
message might be put into storage for
several weeks. But the probabilities
are that it will be read on schedule
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Just a ear ago a lot of people were
mighty anxious to learn the contents
of a document President Roosevelt was
about to transmit to the congress-. And
It proved to be worth waiting for.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

direct take on necessities offset by a cor
responding increase Of income taxation,
on Thursday the whole cabinet resigned
as a Consequence This raises practically
the same issue in Italy that has been
forced TO the front in Great Britain and
Germany, and which sooner or later will
become the uppermost issue in the United
Statee
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

The dedication OF another fine
church in Omaha ought to be given
notice by a lot of people who are busy
~blackwashing the town. The truth is,
that no city in the west is better sup
piled with schools and churches, nor
supports them more generously. than
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Abe Reuf, the former boss OF San Fran
cisco, has been released from jail under
bonds amounting to $4,000. One Of the
strange things is the ease with which dis
honest people can get others to trust them
when it becomes necessary to find bonds
men.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

The fact that the presiding officers
and other leaders of congress have an
nounced no definite program in ad-
vance of the receipt of the presidents
message oughtn't to worry the World
Herald. 1t makes no difference what
the republicans do, for, in the eyes of
that eminent example of fairness, they
are always wrong.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Judge Howard admits hat The Bee
was correct insofar as his intentions
to run for congress are concerned. And
then he began to cas furtive glances
about to see If the check book was
Atill on the lob.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

With Brother-in-Law Tom plainly
opposing him, and Mayor Jim" SO far
off the reservation that he can never
hope to get back, and Willis j. Abbott
announcing with sorrow that he and
Mr.. Bryan have reached the parting of
the ways, the great commoner will
soon find himself all alone in control
of the democratic party.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

A bunch of feeding cattle from Ne
braska reached the Chicago live stock
show by way of South Omaha, and won
first prize. In this is glory enough
for several sections Of Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Uncle Joe may be able to withstand
all the Insurgents can do to him, but
when he finds out that the esteemed
State Journal called him James," he
will feel real badly.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
The RECORD for Growth.

That $149, 100000, which is now published
as the total OF what the late Mr.. Harri-
man could not take with him Is not the big
gest fortune that a man ever made, but
for rapidlty of plilng It up It has had few
II any equals.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Lincoln business men are preparing
to advertise the capital city as a place
for desirable investment. This is the
most hopeful side Of recent times.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
Touch of the Pocket Nerve.

Again the touch Of the pocket nerve up
sets a government. The Italian Chamber
OF Deputies. having rejected a measure OF
fiscal reform. proposing a reduction OF in
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
PASSING PLEAsANTRTES.

49, NAHN AA
the deadest of the dead languages?
Saymold Storey-My guess is that it's the
one you use when you're coughin'.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Pop, what's a mar Of consuming ambl-
tion?'
Il should say, son, a man like the one l
read about the other day who ate an
eleVen-pound turkey with trimmings on a
wager.'-Baltimore American.
Howel-Do you think we shall ever have
universal peace?
POWELL had hopes of 1t at one time,
but that was before the North pole let
Itself be fOund.-Judge.
"A clear conscience is a fine thing in
public life"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum, and
next to that is a talent for explaining
" ashington Star.
Marie, this telephone call is for you.
Mrs. HIghmore wants to talk to you"
Mrs. ~Highmore? Gracious! And | ,ook
like a fright. John, hold the wire a minute
till l do up my hair!"-Chicago Tribune.
Public servants can be relied on more
than private ones
How"
They never quit. "-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Maybe this spell Of weather is just
the outgrowth of the jealousy King
Boreas entertains for King Corn.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

And now the sugar combine may
hear from congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

All taxes are off in Britain for
the present, but in the end it will be
a case of pay, pay, pay.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

subscribers leaving the city tenn
pornri1y shOuld hRve The Bee
mailed to them. address will be
changed Us often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

The old Atlantic is living up to it's
December reputation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS.
George b. Tzschuck treasurer OF The Zee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn.
say that the actual number OF tull ana
complete copies of THE Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
mnnlh ~ Nnuamhnr 10na was as fnllnMg:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

The deal that gave the democrats an
undeserved share in the Douglas county
patronage is bearing unsavory fruit.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
Getting In on the Ground Floor.
Washington Post.

The farmers Of the country are incorpor-
porating, 1t gives them a chance 20 buy
their automobiles and diamonds at whole
sale prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

The start of the Corn show indicates
a fine finish.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Why not let the Prairie take root OF
the mud flats of the Delaware ant
grow?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

The Dixie should be able to give a
good account of itself in the south.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Don't let the snowstorm bother you.
DO It now.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

This is Santa Claus weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Put a Red Cross stamp on, too. II
shows your heart is in the right place
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

GEO. b. TZSCHUCK, Treasurer.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day of December, 1909.
(SeaD M. p. WALKER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

matters Of Interest on ana Baoh
Of the Firing Line Cleaned from
the Army and Navy Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

The army subsistence officers will be
asked to report on the new army ration
as a result OF their observation and ex-
p]erience since its adoption. So far the
ration has met with general commenda-
ton. but reports have been made that the
situation might be improved by cutting
off spices and flavoring extracts and ma
terially reducing such articles as lard
and syrup, applying the savings thus ef-
fected in ether directions and FOR articles
which are more needed and for which
there is greater demand. TIT commissary
officers have been considerably impressed
with the variation in the consumption Of
syrup observable at different posts. There
is nothing by any comparison Of the sta
tlstics to show why the difference should
exist, either on account OF the climate,
season Of the year, or the color Of the
troops composing the garrison. The COM
missary general believes that the savings
in the articles OF lard, syrup spices and
flavoring extracts could be very profit
ably applied TO butter and milk. as has
already been done at some places.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Entered at omaha postotnce as second
class matter
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

Material progress has been made by the
quartermaster generals office toward ac-
quirlng various tracts of land as additions
to military reservations authorized at the
last regular session of congress and pro-
vided for in appropriations fer 1910. Steps
have been taken to acquire land in the
of the camp ground at Sparta,
Wis. The deal afrerding an addition to
Fort Douglas, Utah, has been completed,
for which purpose congress appropriated
$4,000. Another item was that for l,4OO
acres at Fort d. A. Russell, Wyo., for
which there was an allotment OF 1900
and this is being acquired by condemnation
and purchase. A fourth addition, amount
ing to 800 acres, at Fort Leavenworth, TO
cost Sal, 900, is being acquired.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07
TIE OMAHA DAILY BEE
oUNDED BY EDWARD R~osEwATER.

VICTOR RosEwATER, EDITOR.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-07

An army officer for whom great sym
patty is expressed and who may become
the OBJECT Of legislative relief is Lieuten-
ant Colonel George f. Cooke, Twenty-sec-
ond Infantry, who is obliged to suffer a
stoppag of pay to the extent Of about
s., 1000. This is by reason Of a theft com
mitted by am enlisted man, who had access
to funds in Colonel Cookies charge In
Alaska. The man desterted and at the
time he went away there di sappeared
about ST. 600 Of government funds, a very
small part OF which has been recovered.
In the meantime, the War department has
offered an unusual reward Of $1,000 for the
apprehension Of him.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-05-06
PROHIBITION IN THE SOUTH

Strange as 1t may seem the prohibit
tion of the liquor traffic has captured
most of the southern states. At pres
ent Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi
and Tennessee have statewide prohi-
bition, and under the county local OPP
tion plan, Virginia, the Carolinas,
Kentucky. Arkansas and Texas are
almost dry, and even Missouri is add
ding one county after another to the
dry column. Last week the Florida
legislature passed resolution to sub
NIT the question to the people by a
vote of 81 to % and there seems to be
no doubt but it will be endorsed at the
polls. From both moral and bust
ness standpoint the south is making
rapid strides to the front. That this
has been done largely by democratic
votes in the legislature and at the polls
willn be questioned except by Henry
Watterson OF the Louisville Courier
Journal who says that "No man can
be either prohibitionist or protec-
zionist and remain democrat. II
Henry urges that position strong
enough he will make some republican
states in the south before the next
preside ntial election.