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Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
Control Of the Telegraph.

In its apparent mastery Of the chief
telegraph service of the country. the
telephone affords a striking example
OF the STRIPPING overtaking the giant.
The Western Union has been in exist
ence since 1856, while long-distance
telephoning has been possible only
since 1856, which is the date OF the
organization Of the American com
pany now in control of the Gould lines.
OF late years the telegraph has suf-
fered loss OF revenues from the specific
curtailment Of certain classes Of busl-
ness and from the general inroads
made by the telephone and the wire
less. The public is coming to depend
less and less upon the telegraph, and
with the rapid growth Of the telephone
some such merger al that now an
nounced was almost inevitable.
II the combination is the beginning
Of a monopoly, the public will feel
that 1t has a right to be guaranteed
better service and no increase of rates.
It is possible hat an absolute monop-
oily may be prevented temporarily
through the continued maintenance of
the Postal as a separate company, in
which case the Postal as a matter of
self-preservation will be tempted to
absorb the independent telephone lines
to maintain eficient rivalry Of the
American-Western Union. II develop
ments show the American also acquir-
ing control Of the Postal and the indie
pendents, then the original Bell inter
ests will have all the existing channels
of wire communication, which only the
successful commercial operation Of the
long-promised wireless would be likely
to combat.
The situation naturally brings VI
again the subject Of the extension Of
the p~ostoflce to include %telegraphiC
communication. Argument in favor
of making the transmission of these
messages a part of the postal system
is not without sound basis. If private
capital can undertake to merge such
vast and essential interests, it would
seem as though the ~advisability Of es
tablishing direct government operation
might soon have to be reckoned.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
PERSONAL NOTES.

Just as Tom Johnson was raised out Of
office Cleveland moves to raise the salary
OF his successor.
For being hit with a blackjack, $3.50
bail; for doing the hitting, $500 bail. That's
the way Philadelphia justice blinks.
The presidents Thanksgiving proclama-
ton did not arrive on schedule time, but
the delay will not diminish the execution.
News Of the discovery Of samples Of an
Client embaiming fluids comes at a time for
effective experiments on the Cook-Peary
and BallinEer-Pinehot controversies
inventor Brennan's gyroseope car that
runs on one track will turn every single
track railroad into a double-track line.
This Is making two railroads run where
only one ran before,
n Detroit base BAH team, which is
playing in Cuba, undertook TO dispute a
decision OF the umpire and threatened to
leave the grounds. The police stepped In,
however. and told the men 20 play the
game under penalty Of being locked up In
Jail. They did play H.
In the history Of mine disasters in this
country there are no more thrilling chap
tiers than the one contributed by the four
teen heroes at Cherry. III. Thirteen per-
ished after they had rescued eighty five
men from the blazing pit Dr. l. b. Howe
was the only man who came back alive
on the seventh trip 70 the inferno
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
The Cabinet at Work.

1t cannot but be r%eassuring to ar
or~der-loving people to witness the
cabinet once more at work with the
president, resuming close cooperation
with him in the consideration of press
ing public matters. A Harmonious and
active cabinet is indicative of a sue
cessful administration. Back in Lin
coins ~troublous times n Of the worst
evils he had to contend with was the
characterization and petty personal
hostility among his advisers, so that
during the darkest days cabinet ses-
sions were virtually abandoned. 1t
was a case OF the house divided
against ITSELF" and only Lincoln's own
indefatigable energy saved it at times
from falling.
The protracted conference of Presi-
dent Taft with his advisers, at which
the important features Of the forth
coming message were cordially en-
dorsed, the thoroughness Of the sugar
fraud investigation %applauded and the
amendment of interstate commerce
and antitrust laws discussed, is an en-
c~ouraging beginning of what promises
to be a busy season at the White
House. The energy and effectiveness
with which the cabinet enters with the
president upon the winters work are
calculated to inspire public confidence
in the outcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18


Omcial announcement by Secretary
Knox that the recent Chinese-Japanese
agreement relative to mining opera
tions in Manchuria is no invasion Of
American rights there and no violation
of the open-door policy to which our
government stands committed will be
received with satisfaction by the pub
lie as conhrmatory of Japanese assur-
ances Of good faith. Mr.. Knox and
his associates in the State department
seem to have conducted a calm, but
exhaustive, search into all the possibil-
tiles of the situation. The conclusion
OF the secretary that there is no occa-
sion for questioning the Chinese
treaty may be regarded as setting at
rest all the wild rumors about en-
croachments of the Japanese beyond
the limits recognized by the United
States.
At the same time, the fact that Mr..
Knox has made such searching inquiry
as is reflected in his decision may be
taken by Japan as notice duly served
that we will tolerate no invasion of
what we consider our right to equal
rank with all other nations in any
treaty arrangements made with China.
Not only is the eastern door still open,
but it Is expected TO stay open.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
The Ignominy of Ig.

The great Ig Dunn, the same Ia who
a little more than a year ago was GULL
ing the clouds at Denver with great
gobs Of oratory in nomination If the
peerless Bryan, is in the depths Of ig-
nominy.
Far be it from us to withhold the
deep sympathy which he deserves.
That a court made up of democrats and
republicans alike should unanimously
adjudge him guilty of contempt for his
deliberately insulting brief and enter
an order for indefinite disbarment
from practice proves that there is no
partisanship in it, but merely an effort
on the part of the court to bring Ig to
a realization of the duties and respon-
sibilities of his profession, of which he
seems to be entirely ignorant.
1t goes without saying that Ig would
like to pose as a martyr in the cause
of freedom, but unfortunately the
court has taken away from him that
ground by giving him full opportunity
to retract and apologize, and his
naughty refusal to do so seems to be
regarded as a second offense.
Some people are too small to make
mistakes, while others are big enough
to see their errors and to try to set
themselves straight. Ig apparently
belongs to neither class.
The saving clause of his sentence Of
indefinite disbarment. however, lies in
leaving an open door for Ig to get con-
triton. 1t rests entirely with him to
raise the embargo of his exile. All he
has to do is to take 1t back and apollo
gize. 1t is for Ig, himself, to say
whether his ignominy shall be Of long
or short duration.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
Revival Of the Canteen.

Another lesson of the abolition Of
the canteen from the army is indicated
in the Official report Of growing de-
sertions from the service. It becomes
steadily more evident that to maintain
the army with a minimum of disaffec-
ton in the ranks the men must not
be deprived utterly Of such social re-
Taxation as is afforded in abundance
to those in other fields Of usefulness.
The canteen was the soldiers club,
and, deprived Of it, he betakes him
self to outside resorts for his pleas
ures, or else cultlvates such q spirit
of INSTRUMENTATION that ends too often
in desertion.
1t will not be surprising, in view Of
the statistics Just made public, IL a
strong effort is not made at the COM
ing session Of congress to restore the
canteen. There will, however. be
strong opposition and no relaxation Of
1t. Nearly every army officer Of i'm
portance favors the canteen as a prac-
tical measure, but the strength of the
sentimental side Of the question must
not be underestimated.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
The BUDGET Crisis IN England.

The forecast is made that the House
of Lords will reject the budget and
that King Edwards attempt to estab-
lish a compromise as the way out Of a
political impasse will have been un-
availing. The attitude of the lords is
bound 10 be denounced as insufferable
arrogance by the Commons, who have
asserted exclusive right to control tax
alton and supplies since the days OF
King John. and the claim of the lords
to veto power over revenue bills will
be thrown into an election, and in this
the lords are taking a desperate
chance. for conditions were never more
favorable for a liberal victory.
Rejection Of the budget by the lords
is based on its boast Of ancient privi-
leges. The budget aims to revolution
iEe the land schedule by throwing into
the public treasury much OF the UNI
earned increment OF the vast estates
held by the aristocracy. which would
tend ultimately TO cause a reversion OF
the land TO the people. Out Of the ex-
listing parliamentary deadlock viii
come a campaign welterinG in parti-
ssnship. and the battle at the hastings
over the budget will focus all the
strength OF socialism that has been
fomenting in every enter OF unrest.
America as a spectator is about to be-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
AN K I LOVE SONG

Boston Globe.
Across the leads and Ger the floes,
I've sped, my love, to thee;
The ptaTmigan and eldeT-duck
Could not keep up with me.
/ ran, l sledged, / rOWed, / swan,
Through winds that froze my lids,
ACTOs the yOung and ancient ice,
on hOOf and Keel and skids.
Upon the Great Big Nail
! hung the stars ana Stripes,
And carved ~. S." in snow.
And put the facts in pipes.
For I've been to the pole with DR.. Cook,
And I've been TO the pole with Peary.
Come out TO your own E-tuk-his-hook,
While the midnight sun is CHEEKY!
I've brought you a cake OF soap,
A paTlor match and pin.
Tomato can and ring OF brass,
And half a WRlTus fin.
1 pant, ] long, / crave, / yeaTn
To freeze my lips TO thine.
And seal our love in draughts frappay
OF ruby artic wine.
Beside thine igloo door
l stand with frozen feet.
Come out, and hold my hand,
And warm my fingers sweet!
For I've been to the pole with Peary-Cook
And lived on rope and rubber.
Sweet, let me In, and III write a book,
And you'h never want for blubber.
Thy moss fat lamp is out,
/ But i am all aflame:
To berg and floe and lead and drift
And sky, l call thy rEme.
Reporters now are at my heels,
/ fain would crawl inside.
And typewrite all the notes / made
Upon a walrus hide.
| I'm hired 20 lecture, love
No matter what the cost.
And star I'm vaudeville, dear,
Below the line OF frost.
For I've been 70 the pole with Peary-Cook
And lived on rope and rubber,
Sweet let me In, and IN write a book,
D And you'll never want for hluhber.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
TIP TAKERS AS JURORS
Significant Views of a chicago Jury
Commissioner.
Louisville Courier-Journal.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
The opinion Of William A. Amberg, a
Chicago jury commissioner, is that por-
tiers, walters, and lcabmen who live by talk
ing tips are unfit for jury service.
While this may be resented by the tip
takers it does not seem unreasonable
Under the Law a mar is entitled to a trial
before a jury of his peers" In America
the man who carries a hOd Is the peer of
the man who writes a history insofar as
difference in occupation affects citizenship.
And most persons would as soon trust
their lives, liberties, or property involved
in litigation to twelve intelligent laborers
as to twelve men from any other walk
in life. But the man who lives by taking
tips is one whose labor is without any
sort Of dignity. In America he is a living
contradiction OF the political and social
doctrine of equality. He voluntarily low-
ers himself beneath the level Of the wage
Garner by seeking aims. 1t is probably
because his occupation, however remunera-
tive, is hateful and h%umiiiating to hin that
the American waiter is a "teches" indi-
vidual with a chip upon his shoulder, eX-
pecting insult and taking offense easily.
There is all Of the difference in the world
between the attitude Of the family ser
want who receives with thanks a g~ratuity
voluntarily given for some special service,
and that Of the individual who gets his
living by assessing upon generosity or
vanity, or moral cowardice, tips for which
no special service is necessarily rendered.
A lowered moral tone is the inevitable ef-
feet Of a lack OF standing due to engaging
voluntarily in an occupation that is not
respected by the public.
OF course the proprietor OF the establish
ment who prefers for his employees to be
paid by public contribution is the real tip
taker, but society, however unjustly, eX-
acts the penalty Of obloquy from the in
dividual who is obviously, and personally,
engaged in an interdicted occupation,
rather than to trace the origin Of the evil
to it's source and fix the responsibility
where II properly belongs.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
shouId BE Cleared Up.
Baltimore American.

baltimore AHleTlcdn'
President Taft is not apparently worry
ing over the charges made against Secre-
tary of the Interior Ballinger in connec-
ton with the Alaska coal lands and other
rich governmental properties. The public,
however, would prefer to see the whole
matter thoroughly investigated. Mr..
Glavis and others who have made direct
charges against Ballinger should be com
PEELED to prove them or admit their falsity.
There is a suspicious look about some
of these rich Ian deals and the
people will not. be satisfied until the
whole matter is cleared up. II there has
been crooked work those engaged in it
should be brousht to book and that with
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

matter with starting "A barber shop and
employing only deaf mute BARRIERS ?-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Language spoken in America Is not
very picturesque nor melodious," said the
visitor from abroad.
That remark shows what superficial
observers you foreigners are" replied the
patriotic citizen. 1T IS evident that you
have never studied the names Of our sleep
ing cars or apartment houses. Washing
ton star.
WHEY Cred hot)-Don't try any evasion
with me, sir. Where-have3you-been?
Hub neutrality-suspicious., wha's shuse!
II | ansh'er your ques'un, you will Ques'un
my ansh'er.-Bosto Transcript,
Bacon-Is your boy in college?
E~gbert-Nes. .s Ell.
Bacon-What position is he fitting him
self for in life?
Egbert-Tm not quite sure whether it's
third base or left field.-Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

In deciding the Normal school case
the supreme court does not pass on
the question raised by Governor Shall
lenberger appointing a member of the
state senate in direct violation Of the
constitutional prohibition of such an
appointment. The court must have re-
garded the unconstitutionality of the
governors action as s~elf-evident.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

DpIIIBIItIU "HVpuUIICaI'
The report from Nebraska that the dem
ocrats there have already decided that
Mr.. Bryan m run for the United States
senatoriship next year seems to be con-
slstent with the logic Of the political stu
alton. This years election in Nebraska
was so very close that Mr.. Bryan would
have an excellent chance, apparently, of
carrying next years legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The wonderful discovery has been
made by Mayor "Jim's" street commits
sioner that the first requisite to give
Omaha clean streets is more tool
houses. Wonder what comes next
after that?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The remedy for railway accidents
prescribed by superintendent Park Of
the Union Pacific is to weed out all the
irresponsible, shiftless and incapaci-
tated employees. That's a good rule for
some other lines Of business besides
railroading.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Judging from his r~esentful com
ments on the hve-dollar fee he re-
ceived for walking twelve miles
through the Nevada SHOWS to marry a
millionaire to a divorced actress,
Judge Pike is convinced that somebody
has been playing the piker.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Our state penitentiary's experiment
with sugar beet cultivation recalls
Horace Greeley's experience. Having
fed eight dollars worth of fodder to
sixteen dollars worth Of hogs and sold
the pork for thirty-six dollars, that"
said Horace, is what | know about
farming"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Puss in boots is out Of date. and pig
in harness is the newest fad in the
smart hotel dining rooms Of the big
cities. There had to be a solidarity
Of good breeding.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Judge Dean seems to think it is his
cue to dissent in every ease which
proves constitutional defects Of a law
passed by the late democratic legisla-
ture. The Judge is not going to be
found outside OF the breastworks
when the democrats make up another
nOnpartisan judicial ticket two years
hence.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

By manning a line of hose at a mid
night hre General Grant is again ex-
posing himself to criticism for head
ing a cold, water brigade.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
snrnnruInr Courage.

Louisville Courier Journal.
The most courageous American is not
the mighty hunter who plays hide and
seek with bull elephants, blu the Massachu-
sets man who lives in Walt whitman's old
home and frankly says that he never read
a line of Whitman's works.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Most OF MS still have time to take
warning from the Iowa man whose
centenary celebration proved fatal
and 10 be cautious about taking our
h%undredth anniversaries too seriously.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

In the pictures of his possible
queen" as presented in the Illus
trated papers, King Manuel is to be
congratulated. Some queens are said
to be so impossible.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

This attempt to hold the Roosevelt ad-
ministration responsible for the long SON
~tinuance of the sugar trust frauds may
at least have the effect of hurrying that
return from Elba" This should stir
Wall street into an effort to give the
crusade less OF an antiARooseven turn.
Are the lions of Africa to be denied the
allotted time in which ito do their duty?'
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
where We Lend the world.
e. Louis GlObe-Democrat.

st. Louis GlObe-Democrat.
A bequest OF $25, 900, 900 just announced will
probably make 1909 the record year for
philanthropic gifts. The United States can
congratulate itself on the fact that it leads
all the rest Of the world combined in this
respect.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Mr.. Dunn is inclined TO be hot-headed
and at times insulting even to his friends,
-World-Herald
Talk about adding insult to injury.
1t is time for the assistant city attor-
ney to cite the World-Hersld mar for
contempt.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Britain deems itself fortunate in
setting India to the threshold Of gov
sThnsntsl reforms. II remains 10 be
seen whether John Bull can coax his
reluctant guest inside the door.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The fact that pneumatic hammering
has driven the granite workers to
strike affords reflection on the disas-
trous effect OF hot air knocking in any
industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
An improbable Cause.
washington Herald.

WHshlnEtOn HeTaIu,
In seeking to account for that unusual
excitement" on Mars, the astronomers seem
to have overlooked the possibility Of the
Marian democrats having won a presi-
Dental election. W. ...
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

These p~re-holiday weeks revive the
annual amazement of everyone at the
flight Of time. Gift-givers will soon
be dreading to look a calendar in the
face.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

subHcribeFs IeavinE the city tenn
BOFarily should have The Bee
mailed TO thsm. Address will be
changed a. often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Suspending him from practice will
amountgto . punishment more severe than
II Mr.. Dunn had been fined $5O.OOo. or even
500, Oc0-woTld-Herald
Stop your joking.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The whirl Of mental malpractition-
ers' seems to have been drawn into
the vortex of a relentless Eddy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

bill OF fare, one wonders what might
have been accomplished II they had
applied that spirit to their studies.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Lo, poor Alaska, whose u~nsheltered
wealth calls congress to act to con-
serve it from stealth.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
Commissioner

county commissioner bruning
should remember that he was elected
as a republican. and II the democrats
had had their way he would not be
there.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Ex-President Bliot's public activi-
ties since he quit running Harvard in
dictate that he has not retired, but only
Just struck his gait.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

A b~illion-dollar wire combine makes
one suspect that the day of the wire
less is a case Of hope deferred.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The dreadnaught Gompers evidently
hopes to put a few dents in the Pitts
burg armor plate.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

II a diet OF macaroni and apple
u gives such spirit for night as evil
deneed by the university students who
have gone on strike for a more varied
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Those who are gloating because
prices soar as the world grows older"
are respectfully asked to amend it to
"as the world grows sorer."
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

With its defiance of the czar the
Finnish Diet is proving game to the
finish.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
state OF NEBRASKA, Douglas County. ss.s
George p. TEschuck. treasurer ~ TIT Bee
Publishing Company being DUR sworn,
says that the actual number Of full and
complete oopieH Of The Daily, Morning.
Evening and Sunday Rec printed during
the month Of Octnher lann was IS follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The taking of the census is six
months on. and then we will know Just
where Omaha stands on the population
ladder. 80
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The success of the Corn show in
Omaha is stirring other cities to emu
lation. Omaha is a good pace-maker.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18
SAID IN FUN.

Father" said little Rollo, what is an
entente Cordiale?"
"As a rule, my son, it is what exists
when two powers are big enough to inspire
a wholesome respect for each other
Washington Star.
"Cashit said he was going to the front
I'm the way Of making a fortune"
How did he do it?"
HE backed n show and then he faced
disaster. Baltimore American.
Sioux Chief-Why didn't you torture the
baldhead?
Pluto Chief-What was the use? He had
been married for twenty years.-Buffalo
Express.
Blobbs - There are lots OF undeveloped
fields for making money.
Stobbs-Name one; just one.
Blobhs-Well, for instance, what's the
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

A heavy purse makes a light heart
for the early Christmas shopper.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Lincoln has a few street railway
troubles of its own. Omaha extends
sympathy borne Of a fellow feeling.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

The New York society reporter who
committed suicide by jumping OF a
15o-foot psrapet was certainly devoted
to high life to the very last.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Z. IH5CHUCh,
Treasurer.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this ist day OF November, 1903.
(Seal) NJ. p. WALKER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Bernard Shaw may be interested to
know that a censorship of plays has
been established also at Wichita.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

hold q bitter and decisive struggle
against the vested rights OF the no
bi1ftv
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-18

Entered At omahs postOffice as second
class matter.