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Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16
Maryland,s Color Amendment.

The constitutional amendment to
eliminate the negro vote. which the
people of Maryland defeated four
years ago, was less adroitly drawn
than the one for the identical purpose
whose fate the voters OF the state are
to determine on November 2, Since
their defeat the democrats have crys-
tallized the judgment of their shrewd-
est counsellors into an amendment de-
signed to avoid the faults Of the pre-
vious amendment, but their drastic re-
quirements for the right Of suffrage
have precipitated a campaign which
has split up their party so that the
fate of the measure is in doubt.
On its surface the amendment is in
tended to free all whites from the
necessity of educational or property
qualifications, while subjecting all me-
groes to such qualifications. This is
attempted by stipulating hat no per-
son shall be entitled to vote unless he
was a voter on January 1, 1869, or
unless he is a foreign-born citizen nat
uralized since that date, or unless he
is the male descendant Of a person in
one of these two classes. These stlp-
ulatiOns. standing alone, would bar
the negro openly, and the courts would
lose no time in pronouncing the
amendment unconstitutional, but 1t is
further provided that any other per-
sen may vote if he passes certain edu-
cational tests or has certain property
qualifications. These are intended to
be SC severe that in the experience Of
Maryland no negro could successfully
meet them.
The amendment is tragic for the ne
gro voter, yet it has a humorous ele-
ment as well, for the property pro-
vision enables "a person, or the hus-
band of a person" who for two years
las paid taxes on $500 worth Of prop
erty 10 vote. On the face of 1t this
would enable any thrifty negro women
who could produce the necessary tex
receipts to vote, or It would enable a
negro to marry a vote II he could find
a willing woman whose possessions
would aggregate the required amount.
While democratic advisers are con
fdent that the amendment will
eliminate the negro and none other,
and mis- quote President Taft's warning
letter to clinch that argument, the en-
tire foreign-born element of the state
has been aroused to the fear that their
franchises are similarly in danger.
The resultant disputes have carried
the campaign beyond the original dem
ocratic intent.
II the amendment be adopted the
democrats may suffer the loss Of the
one-party domination they have gained
in other southern states through negro
Acknowledgement, for Maryland does
not face the same fear of negro DOM
nation that has obtained in states
where similar amendments have been
permitted to remain unassatled. Only
20 per cent of the entire electorate OF
Maryland is Of negro blood, and the
republican leaders in Baltimore are al
ready prepared to get the amendment
before the supreme court in due form
in case It is voted. The supreme court
has never yet had the d~isfranchise-
ment of the negro sQuarely before It;
but If the Maryland amendment comes
up for decision and is pronounced un-
constitutional, with It will doubtless
fan the similar DISTINGUISHING amend
ments already in force or projected in
other states.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

At least one Of the democratic
candidates for supreme Judge is hot
footing it around the state in total
disregard Of the judicial dignity which
supposedly marks a n%onpartisan cam
paign for the bench. OF course, how
ever, It is all right for a nonpartisan
democrat to obliterate the ~so-called
professional prophecies, but If a re-
publican candidate did it it would be
an objectionable offense.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

The official ballot in the New York
municipal election is expected to be
four feet two inches wide and fifteen
inches long and to be the largest bal
lot ever used anywhere. Perhaps.
But the bed sheet ballot which the late
democratic legislature inflicted on Ne
brsska voters at our last primary was
quite large enough for us.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

To set aside n mistake of careless
reading, it should be noted that the
"great face of nature" that so unre-
servedly stirred the presidents en-
thusiasm was that Of the Colorado
Canon, with no extra n.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

The revolt of Governor Marshall Of
Indiana against Tom Taggart threat
ems to make the remaining three years
Of the governors term exceedingly in
teresting for the state democracy. But
how ~ungrateful in the governor!
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

A rank prohibitiOnist is trying 70
bait our old friend, Edgar Howard,
into an open-letter debate on the
liquor question. We suggest that
Judge Howard turn the challenge over
TO Mr.. Bryan. who is experienced in
side-stepping undesirable debates.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16
That Would Help Some.

SlSNGldllu al DGdltEs
Perhaps Cook and Peary will bring down
enough Eskimos to form a couple Of base
ball teams hat can play all winter. The
reel fan who hates to be deprived of his
pleasure during five months or more would
take Issue with those who hold that the
discovery Of the pole was Of no real prac-
tical value.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

All good live democrats "who want
to see democratic success" are sum-
moned by the local democratic organ
iEation to get busy for the impending
election. We thought this vas a ION
Hartisan campaign so far as the demo
Gratis are concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

This ''baleful thought of malicious
animal magnetism" hat is being ex-
plotted in the Mrs. stetson-Mrs. Eddy
controversy sort Of harks back to the
Salem %witchcraft days.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

When they consider the halt, lame
and blind hero-generals of history,
those who have difficulty in meeting
the physical requirements of modern
army dictators must marvel how times
have changed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

The labor orators who keep on in
sisting that the street car strike is still
on should wake up, Organized labor
has nothing to gain by fighting phan-
tom battles.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

A prisoner tortured by being forced
to stay awake four full days in an eff
fort to force him to sign a dictated
confession is still resisting police
dictation in an American city. No
wonder Minister WI is complacent
when he hears our criticisms Of Chi
nese barbaritv.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

One good feature in the cotton sit
uation is that most Of the big mills
have such large contract orders ahead
that they do not see how they can
meet the demand Of the menufaetur-
ers' association to curtail p~roiaction
until the worst Of the winter is over.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16
In Training for Congress.
PhnadeIphIa Record.

The president is half through with his
great circuit, and while he still feels confi-
dent of his ability to beat all records at
swinging around the circle" he is looking
forward to a wrestle Of a few months with
congress as a piece Of recreation that will
enable him to recuperate from his efforts
to get acquainted with the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Morning readings are popular in So
ciety az the cool weather advances
They have no relation to the breakfast
lectures that maintain a GOODNESS in
some households the ear round.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

II Mr.. Bryan does not go to the res
cue OF Judge Gaynor, the Tammany
candidate heading the democratic
ticket in New York. he will lay himself
liable to another charge Of ~ingratitude,
which is one OF the counts Mr.. Hearst
brings against him for himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

With the discovery of a governors
message urging state preservation Of
water power as far back as 1869, the
conservation policy may hardly be
styled brand-new.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16
Too Much of q Good ThInE.
Cleveland Plain. Dealer.

II y" VTVENINIU TuIH. tVUTVE'
A Nebraska woman is asking for a d.
vorce on the ground that her husband is
too generous with his kisses. And she gets
them all. No wonder the case is looked
upoR as a domestic novelty.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

British parliamentary circles IRE ag-
itated over an effort to make divorce
as convenient for the poor as for the
rich. Another blow at the privileges
Of ~aristocraoy.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

This is the last day for the tumult
and the shouting over the base ball
pennaRt II has inspired a seasons
RECORD crop Of fans.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Mr.. Taft appears to be quite as much of
a sermonlzer as his illustrious predecessor,
but his hallelujah lick is not nearly so pro-
nounced.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Anti-Saloon league spokesman are
proclaiming their dislike of Mayor
Jim" and his ways. That will not
surprise Mayor Jim"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

General d'Amade, Just retired from
the French army for criticising SPANS
conduct in Morocco, should know how
to sympathize with Mr.. Crane.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Can it be that the formation of q
bull fight trust in Spain forecasts q
rival in the beef trade?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Omaha again furnishes the presi-
dent of the State Federation of
Woman's clubs. Another welcome
sign that Omaha is still in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16
SAID IN FUN.

II would like nightly to enjoy riches
Then why don't you try TO marry 'emg'
A / said, l want to enjoy 'em"-Kau.
sas City Times.
THAT parrot in the corner" remarked
the dealer. lis almost human"
1t sure is replied the customer. ut
does a lot Of talking without saying an,
thing. Chicago News.
Il wonder II there are any trees in n,
Arctic regions"
o course not. silly. what kind Of free,
do you suppose would grow there7"
II thought there might be fir tired
Baltimore American.
What did people do before steel lers
were invented7' asked the teacher.
THE pinions Of one goose were used
spread the opinions Of another" answt .gd
the wise boy at the pedal extremity OF the
class.-Judge's Library.
These jokes about going to sleep tr
church give me a palm"
"Don't you ever sleep in churchY'
"Neverl'
'iiow do you keep awake7'
81 never so to church, sir!"-Clevelsnd
Leader.
THE multi-mnlionalre gets angry every
time anybody applies to him for a little
Eyes. It often happens that swollen
fortunes are very sensitive to the touch."-
Washington star.
NV new hat is a dream" said the fash
iorehle woman.
IT wish you wouldn't walk IN your sleep
to do YOU showing" answered her hus-
band.-Chicago Record Herald.
And whqt." asked the anxious parent.
would you advise In my daushter's cas"""
"She must stop all piano practice at
nee" said the physician. firmly. This
Gems a strange cure for a cold hut -
must be remembered that the doctor lived
n the next flat.-Cleveland Leader.
"Why do YOU object So seriously 20
'~anshot portraits OF vourself?"
Recourse" answered Senator Sorghum,
they violate all recoRnised rules Of pro-
"edure. What riFht has any photographer
20 take a mans picture without giving him
'he customary ten minutes grace to fix
his ~neCetie. brush his hair and arrange
a pleasant smile 9"-washington Star.
Don't trust that man. He can't be
square,"
why can't her"
because he's a Observation-Disclosures
American.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Subscriber leaving the city tenn
D%orarily shOuld have The Bee
mailed 10 them. Address VIII be
changed Ne often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Between imported strike agitator'
and imported rum power poInders
there Is not much difference.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Our amiable local contemporary
calls DR.. Cook to a showdown, That
settles 1t. g.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

VIII Ig Dunn take 1t back and apol-
ogize? Will a stuck pig sQueal2
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County. IS;
George 3. T~zschuck, treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing Company, being duly
sworn, says that the actual number OF
full and complete copies of The Daily,
Morning, Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month Of September. 1909. was
aR fuI1oWa.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Il wonder II there are any trees In n
Arctic regions"
''Of course not. silly. what kind OF tre,
do you suppose would grow there3"
II thought there might be Fir tired
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

coin exhibit still leaves open to specu-
lation the question. How do they do Il?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

13O1bOH %. 4AoCF1OSiS
Treasurer.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
20 before me this Both day of Septem-
PEI. 1909. NJ. p. WALKER,
CSeaL( Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16
In Other Lands

SIDE Lights on what r. Trans-
piring Among the NEAR and
Far Nations Of the Earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

What did people do before steel
were invented7' asked the teacher.
THE pinions Of one goose were used
spread the opinions Of another" answt
the wise boy at the pedal extremity OF
class.-1udge's Library.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

That parrot In the corner" remarked
the dealer, lis almost human"
1T sure Is" replied the customer. "tt
does a lot Of talking without saying an
thing ."-ChiCago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

II would like nightly 70 enjoy riches
Then why don't you try to marry 'eme'
AS / said, l want to enjoy 'em"-Kau.
sas City Timea.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

NV new hat is a dream" said the fash
iorable woman.
"I wish you wouldn't walk IN your sleep
to do YOU ~shoru'hS" answered her hus-
band.-Chicago Record Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Herr Rudolf EmmeTich, a Munich pro-
fessor who for some time past has been
engaged in research work In ST. Petersburg
cholera hospitals, has satisfied himself by
hemica and spectroscopic analysis Of the
accuracy OF the theory already p~ropounded
by him that the fatal agent In this dreaded
Asiatic disease Is free nitrous acid, the for
nation Of which Is rendered possible by the
well-known action OF bacilli transforming
the nitrates OF food into n~itrates. The
new knowledge" writes the professor in
the article in which he announces his con-
illusions, that cholera Is nitrous acid
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

THE multi-minionalre gets angry every
time anybody applies to him for a little
money"
Yes. II often happens that swollen
fortunes are very sensitive to the touch
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

These jokes about going to sleep d
church give me a palm"
Don't you ever sleep In churchT'
"Neverl'
HOY do you keep awaken"
II never so to church. sir!'-Clevelsn
Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Entered at Omaha postOfnce as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

Chinese duplleity appears to ave mad
short work Of the opium prohibition legisla.
ton, and from an account Of the working
Of the scheme in Laohkow China, published
in the North China Daily News, 1t seemi
probable that the attempt to break the peO
pie OF the opium habit will prove u~navail'
ing. PToclamations were issued by the dis
trict magistrate recently 70 close all opium
dens, the keepers paid a bride, put tn,
lounges behind a screen and continued bust
ness as usual. A deputy official was sp
pointed to look after the opium consump,
tion and 10 register the dealers In opium
and the smokers The deputy and the dis
trict magistrate issued a Joint proclama ion
saying that all smokers must be registered
A ticket would be Issued TO each free o.
charge, stating the amount OF opium he wal
allowed TO purchase each day. In tire,
months time new tickets will be issued
reducing the original amount a little every
three months, until zero lie reached, wher
he smoker is not to get any more. The
majority OF smokers who register them.
selves at all register the amount from fivC
20 ten times more than they use, conse.
quentIy it will tax a long time before
their amounts are reduced 70 what they
actually use.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

And Whist" asked the anxious parent.
would you advise I'm my daushter's caso'"
'She must stop all plano practice at
nee" said the physician. firmly. This
-eems a strange cure for q cold hrt -
must be remembered that the doctor lived
n the next flat.LCleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-16

VICTOR RosEwATER EDITOR
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
PLANNING ATTACK
UPON STEEL TRUST
Leaders of Organized Labor
Gathered for Conference
In PittSburg.

PITTSBURG. Pa, Dec. 13-Aside from
declaring he was confident Some kind
Of an understanding would be reached
between the American Federation Of
Labor and the United states Steel Cor
poraton, as a result Of the labor coun-
cll opened here today. President Samuel
Oonpers, of the Federation. would give
no lntlmatiOn of what action might be
expected, previous TO calling the confer
enCe 10 order
Al least 80 delegates, all leaders I'm
various unions affiliated with the Fed
Grafton, are expected to be present be-
lore the conference adiourns. James
OCouncU, Of Washington, ID. c., presi-
uenJ OF the International Association Of
Macninists; Timothy Healy. president Of
the brotherhood of Stationary Firemen;
W. ID. Mahon, president Of the Street
Railway Mems Association, and Llewe.-
lya Lewis, of the Amalgmated -Assccia-
ton Of Iron, Steel, and Tin W-rkers,
were among the early arrivals.
Ihough general strike conditions will
be discussed and some action proba bly,
taken on the switchmen's strike In the
Northwest, the main Issue of the con-
ference will be the laying OF plans
toward bringing about of the unioniza-
ton OF the employees OF the United
states steel Corporation, and causing
the corporation TO abandon its open
shop policy.
With this end In view everything
points to a vigorous attack on the cor
poration with the strike-riddeH tin
plate plants, in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
West Virginia, as the first points of
attack
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
PREMIER AISQUITH'S
OFFER REPUDIATED
Suffragettes Are Dissatisfied
With Proposed Equal
Rights Bill.

LONDON, Dec IA committe OF
suffra gettes today sent a manifesto 10
Premier Asquith that HIS offer to sub
nit 10 the next parliament an equal
rights bill was wholly unsatisfactory,
because the Liberals had given this
same promise at the last election and
had repudiated it.
in view Of their inability TO get re-
lief from either the Liberals or Con-
servatives. the sUffragettes have de-
ciCed to adopt obstructive methods in
the coming general election. and, By a
recourse 10 violence. hUllify the election
IN as many districts as possible. This
could be done. they say, by the destruc-
ton Of ballot boxes. Last week the
euffragettes were inclined 90 favor the
Conservatives. but the leaders are now
convinced that support of either party
will delay their ultimate recognition.
II was learned today that "A number
Of anti-sufragettes had recently Joined
the ranks Of the suffra e, ties. under the
guise OF conversion 10 the cause. and
were tipping off all the suffragette Sc
crets 20 the authorities.
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
The Healing
Power of Pine.

II you have ever taken a walk through
a forest Of pine trees you will remember
how. almost uncon6CioUsly, the head
was thrown back and lungs expanded
as you inhaled with long, deep breaths
the glorious pine-laden air. How invig-
Grating a was-how healingi
The medicinal virtues Of pine have
been recognized in medical practice for
many years. For coughs and colds the
mixture OF two ounces OF Glycerine with
a half-ounce Of Virgin OIL Of Pine COM
pound pure and eight ounces Of pure
Whisky is highly recommended. II Is
claimed that a teaspOonful Of this mix
ture, four times a day, will break cold
I'm twenty-fOur hours and cure any
cough that is durable. The ingredients
are not expensive and can be bought in
any good drug store, the genuine Virgin
Oil Of Pine compound pure being put up
for dispensing only by the Leach Chem
teal COMPANY. Cincinnati.
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
Died.

HEII-Departed this life on Saturday. De-
Cember II. 1909. az 4.25 a. m. EDWARD
L. He'll. beloved son Of A gnes Mattern.
Funeral from his late residence No. g35
Rhode Island avenue northwest. on Tues
day. December - at $50 a. m. Requiem
mass az the Church Of the Immaculate
Conception at O'Clock. Interment at Mt
Olivet Cemetery. It.
CURRAN-On Sunday. December u. a. $40
p. m. JOHN J. CURRAN at his residence.
305 First street southeast. husband OF
Mary "A. Curran. In the siXty-siXth year
Of his age.
Mr.. Curran was born in ireland sixty-six
years ago He came 20 America al an
early age and for many years made his
the Capital TO take a place in the Wash
inEton Navy Yard. HIS death occurred yes
terday AZ Providence Hospital Mr. Curran
is survived by a wife and six children.
JOHNSON-On Sunday. December =. 1909. at
SOB p. m, after a lingering illrass- MAR
GARET r. daughter Of the late William
and sidney Johnson. aged siNty-elght years.
Miss johnson was born IN this CITY sixty
eight years ago and was lifelong resident.
She died at the home Of her brother after
lingering illness of year. Miss
Johnson is survived by a brother and two
sisters.
STAGG-suddenIy, on SATURDAY. December
II. 1863. az 10 p. m. Miss ELIZABETH
stage. sister Of Mrs. Miriam Morgan.
Miss StagE was born AT Philadelphia in
1926. and made her home in that city until
1899. when she came to Washington TO live
with her sister. Mrs. Miriam Morgan. Her
death occurred very suddenly last evening.
and was due 20 heart disease. Besides her
sister Miss Stage leaves number OF
uephews and nleces. both I'm this city and
Philadelphia
JOHNSTON Entered into rest on Saturday
December II. 1909. at II % p. m. AT her
residence. 1852 street. MILDRED. dauEh-
ter Of the late Judge Thomas j.. and
Isabella Johnston. and sister Of DR. Gabriel
+. Johnston.
WHARTON-Dcparted this life December r.
1909. at 5-l5 a m, AUGUSTUS WHARTON
beloved husband OF Mary +. Wharton at
his residence, !2l4 Thirty-seventh street
northwest.
Funeral Tuesday. December Il. from his
late residence. Mass at Trinity Catholic
church, az o'clock a. m. It.
STEVENSON December Il. 1899. az $50
M. AGNES RUBIA STEVENS. at CottaEe
Hill. daughter OF Charles and Ida stevens
aged one year one month and ten days
The bud that Is brightest and fairest
Is the bud that Is nipped by the frost.
The little child that we cherished
Is the darling baby we lost.
Funeral Tuesday, December "a. AT .
o'clock b. Friends and relatives are
invited 10 attend. IT.
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
Deaths

Jennie r. I.othroD, 90 years, 1915 w
stree. UorthwcS..
J. Warren Johnson. 81 wears; 83l5 Six
tecnth stree; northwest
Robert Graham, 81 years, Government
Hospital for Insane.
Elizateth Robinson, GG ycars: IIarew God
road. q. o.
Mary J. SoheIl, 20 years; 1911 twenty
ninth street northwest
Augustus J. z. Larllin. &c years; 3l9 NJ
stree. southeast
Hugh. O'Donald, % years; Sibley Hos
git3l
John p. Melton, 80 years; 81 Quincy
street northwest.
Gertrude RIppOlt, ( wears. Casualty
Hospital
Lillian Stevens, = months. Cottage
Hin. neor n street northeast
George s. Maddox, s months: Nicholas
avenue. Congress Heights
Edward Clcmentson, I month. 5CStg
Twenty-siAth street northwest
Robert A. RYAN. 30 years; Government
Hospital Insane.
Sarah. =. Mace. 50 years; J7ll N street
northwest.
George Thomas, 65 years. 3H5 Reservoir
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
What Congress Did
IN THE SENATE.

Introduction Of a large number of bills
Senator Dillingham; introduced a bill to
suppress white slave traffic.
Senator Gallinger introduced bill 20
make wife desertion a misdemeanor
in the District of Columbia
The Senate passed a bill 10 create an
additional U. S. district JudgshiD for
the state Of Maryland.
Senator .Rayner spoke at length on his
resolution for the settlement of Cen
trail American affairs.
Senator Bristow introduced ONT res
olution for the popular election of
Senator'S
Senator Depew introduced a bill for
the semi-centennial celebration of
the emancipation Of slavery.
Adjourned until Thursday.
IN THE HOUSE.
The House stands adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
MOSLEMS ARE KILLED.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec 1s.-Twen-
at Adana on connection with the April
WassaCres. Great crowds witnessed the
executions. and the relatives of the con-
denned men, together with thousands
OF others, Joined in the manifestations
OF grief
The Washington times., 1909-12-13
The Vital Records.
Births

Herbert c. and Maude I. Chick. girl.
Howard T.. and Lotte Mcrrick. boy.
james J and Blanche i. Baker. girl
Seorge T.. and Maudc Y. Hurley. girl.
Luigi and CrstinO DelveccIio. boy.
ChaIlCs w. and Laura r. Morgan, girl.