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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
High Prices and High Wages.

If Mr.. James j. Hill is correctly
quoted as to his remarks at the Com
mercial club banquet on Thursday
night, one would like to believe that
he was moved by the influence of the
occasion beyond the limit Of prudent
speech. 1t is no pleasant to contom-
plate the spectacle Of n naturally
judicious and careful in his public pro-
nouncements delivering himself of the
statement that the present high range
Of prices in the United States is solely
due to the high wages paid to the
w~orkingmen.
It is true beyond question that the
general wage rate paid in the United
States ls far above that paid in Europe,
and it has long been a source of pride
to the citizenship of this country that
this is true. Mr.. Hills comparisons
we're not especially apt, either. In
Great Britain, where wages have been
far below the American standard, in
spite of the close organization of the
working classes of that country, the
price for living is quite as high as in
the United States. The workingman
simply absorbs the difference by doing
without the comforts and conveniences
his American brother enjoys. In
France, to which blessed country Mr..
Hill says the millions being liberated
H. A. .oIo ~ 1t0vflotiOn nf pritich
industries are being offered for invest
ment, the workers are as well organ
lied into unions as in England or Ger
many, and the prices for the ordinary
necessities of life are eve higher than
in America. Here, too, the working
man simply does without them. In
Germany the same condition prevails,
Mr.. Hill showed much greater in
genuity, as we'll as perspicuity, in ac-
counting for the high price of food
products by alleging the under-produc-
even with the maximum productivity
Of the soil called into service, there is
no hope Of foods eve being cheaper.
II he had delved as deeply into the
economies of manufacture he probably
would have found an equally cogent
reason for the high price of manufac-
tured goods without resorting to the
transparent subterfuge of charging the
condition to the avarice of the work
ingman, who bands himself with his
fellows into combinations for the pur-
pose OF keeping up the wage rate.
1t is not probable that Mr.. Hill
would like to have us understand him
as favoring a reduction Of wages paid
I'M America to the point where the
American workingman would be COM
PEELED to live as do the poorly-housed,
p~oorly-fed and poorly-clothed working
men of Europe. Nor is 1t likely that
very many of the gentlemen who APP
plauded Mr.. Hill's utterances OIL this
point would seriously contemplate a
change that would necessitate the es-
t%ablishment of such conditions in this
country. A candidate for president
once said, "A cheap coat means a cheap
man." and it is not likely that the
thinking American citizen sincerely
desires a lowering Of prices at the cost
Of manhood.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
Ireland's Opportunity.

Premier Asquith is playing high
cards and playing them well in the
budget campaign, and his pledge that
the liberals, il returned to power, will
not only force limitations upon the
House of Lords, but also grant self
government to ireland, shows the
lengths to which his party is willing to
go to secure a victory.
The liberals have been in control for
four years, and while they have admin
istered we'll the empire at large, par
ticularly as affecting foreign relations,
still they can hardly be said to have
been effective in domestic matters.
Their acts concerning education, plural
voting, licensing and the budget, have
been notable failures, not offset by
their achievements with the trades dis
putes bill, the eight-hour law for
miners, and old-age pensions.
1t Is more apparent than aver that
the triumph of any liberal government
depends upon it's subordination Of the
lords, and the domination of the upper
house has been responsible for most
of the in~efficiency of the liberals now
appealing to the country. They failed
to pass the Irish act OF 1907, partly
through the attitude of the Irish them.
selves. but the flat procurement OF
Asquith for home rule will give Ire.
land an opportunity for effective cam
paigning in the present crisis.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The toll of human life taken by the
great lakes has been unusually large
during the short time since actual
winter set in, proving how perilous the
pursuit Of the fresh water sailor. The
demands of lake commerce have been
constantly increasing until the only
thing that stops it apparently is the
presence of ice too thick to be broken.
1t would seem, though, that no bust
ness is of such imperative nature as to
demand that boats put out from port
in the face Of storms hat are almost
certain to wreck them. The last wrecks
reported are of a nature that might
have been avoided if prudence had
prevailed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

cedents and in various stages of con
stitution. nourishment and vigor, there
we're bound to be some weaklings. Man
has through long ages proved his abil-
ity to endure, but he also has devel-
oped safeguards against unnecessary
attacks upon his physical citadel, and
the sudden removal of the accustomed
projections at this late day is not only
cruel but mischievous. The instinct of
the hardest races is to seek shelter,
warmth and comfort, and it is not
within the province Of any radical
elder to force little children to submit
to bsrbarities Of this nature, from
which generations of training have led
1t to expect the right to be shielded.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

sobs for the good, old summertime will
keep in cold storage for some weeks.
The approaching comet has no pull with
the weather man. Mr.. HALEY is a hot
thing.
The new painless surgery m just in
time for the Christmas operation on the
pocketbook.
TIT early shopping crowds bear impress
siye testimony to the efficacy OF the news
paper boost,
Medicine Hat is a prize kicker. The first
lift OF the lid struck Texas and all the
territory between.
Shoyeling snow off your own sidewalk
is the most effIcacious exercise a man can
indulge in. Ditto. for women.
Three-volume novels are among the prom
ised events for 1910. Publishers are con-
WINGED that the people need more sleep.
Managers Of the Des MoInes Corn show
complain of lack OF local attendance, re-
sultlng In a lean and hungry treasury,
A Red Cross stamp gives a Christmas
package the proper decorative effect and
at the same time carries a small message
OF practical good will where most needed.
Ten persons have been killed and thirty
wounded in Ohio during the hunting
season. Mistakes are liable TO happen when
Buckeyes turn from office hunting TO real
sport.
Kin Gustavus' experience as a Goa
HEAVIER draws from countless pens glowing
pictures OF the man, the job and the pur-
pose. All Of them passed up as impertinent
the question-How was the old mans bach
next morning2
The National Gas Improvement company.
a Philadelphia concern with a continental
reach, Is about to cut a "melon" worth
50, 5000 Almost every city In the west
piped juice for this melon. II YOU doubt,
read your gas bill
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

IL ia not likely that the new record
price reached by hogs on the market
the last two days will be permanent,
the untowsrd weather conditions being
more directly responsible for the stu
alton than other oauses, But the squirt
in value is an excellent indication OF
the general conditions that prevail,
and proves most oonclusively the adj
vantage the farmer possesses. No mat
ter what the reason the fact Is prices
for farm products are high. and seem
ssrtaiR 10 remain high.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
what is Coming to sarah.
New o r World,

The supporters of Mrs. Sarah Plat
Decker, former president of the National
Federation of Women's clubs, who ex-
poets to be a candidate for congress In
Colorado, are asking: us any man going
to be ungallant enough TO question her
right to sit in that seat II we send her to
Washington duly accredited" Most as"
suredly there will be, if for no other
reason thar that there are grounds for
doubling whether the constitution permits
a woman to serve in congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

question, Yes" meaning wet and
mo" dry. Analysis of the returns of
the recent town meeting day shows a
relative comparison OF license and no
license results averaging about as
usual for the past twenty years, indi-
eating that the prohibition wave Of the
south and west has little in common
with New England local option.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
We Sell 100 Kinds
Mineral Waters

We will sell over 100 kinds imported ana
American Mineral Waters, and, as we obj
tain direct from springs or importer, cam
guarantee freshness and commences.
Boro Lithia Water, bot, soc: case, $500.
Boro Lithia Water, pints, dozen, E1.50g
cs Sc, 100. 1000.
We are distributing agents in Omaha for
the celebrated waters from Excelsior
Springs, Mo, and sell at following prices
Regent. quart bottle, Csc; dozen, $sR;
case, 90 bottles, $500.
Sulpho-Saline, quart bottle, PC; dozen,
S2.25; case, 80 bottles, $500.
Sulpho-Saline, quart bottle, 2Sc; dozen,
$3.50.
Soterian, quart bottle. zoe; dozen. S2.Oa
Hoterian, pint bottle, 15c; dozen. SL50.
Soterlan Ginger Ale, pint bottle, l5c;
soterian Ginger Ale, quar-, bottle, sbc,
dozen, S2.25.
Diamond Lithia, half-gallon bottle, 4Ocs
case, / dozen, 400
Crystal Llthia, 5-gallon Jugs, each, 400
Salt sulphur, 5-gallon jugs, each, S1.25.
Delivery free to any part of Omaha,
Council Bluffs or South Omaha.
Sherman Z Mcconnell Drug Co.
10th and Dodge SITS.
Owl Drug Co.
10th and Harvey SITS.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
weekly Tests o Army Officers

Philadelphia RECORD.
Secretary Dickinson wants the physical
condition OF officers tested weekly and re-
ports filed with the department. The next
thing will be prescribed the reakfast food
officers shall eat and to determine the
amount Of proteids they shall consume
with their dinners.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Chicago Record-Hersld.
The president of the Phoenix Insurance
company believed in insurance so thor
oughly that he thought his organization
would run along all right even If he took
81, 200, 900 of its funds for his wi use. He
does not claim that he was giving the COM
papy a business administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The naval observatory's confession
that 1t never has been successful in its
annual boast OF flashing a new years
message around the world suggests
that the conscience-strieken ,observa-
tory reform its spelling to knaval.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The news columns tell of a hen that
gave a man a peck and the man died
The idea OF biddy giving anything away
when the price Of eggs is so high
probably started the mans heart fail
,,rE
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The fact that San Francisco's new
mayor is a poet Is no additional recon-
mendation. in view of the awful posi-
bilities underlying the poetic nature as
exemplified by Mr.. Watson.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The Postoffice department says It's
wrong to write on holiday parcels. Be-
fore another Christmas rolls around 1t
may be necessary to start a correspond
enee school in gift-mailing.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Promoters of the wire combine d.
late upon the great saving in operating
expenses to be accomplished. but give
no guarantee that the public will share
in this additional profit through lower
rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
INn't This AMful

Chicago Tribune.
BY a court decision express companies
are liable for the full value of whatever
packages they lose. The tendency of this
will be to make them more careful and
whatever helps in this direction is u dis
tinct gain for humanity at large.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

They are making a great fuss in Eu-
rope over the alleged immodesty of a
lecture read by an actress before the
kaiser. but Wilhelm SEEM to have
been able to hear It through.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOraFlly should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed ne often ah r~eQucstsd.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The success OF Mexico's trans-isth.
milan railroad at ~Tehuantepec augurs
prodigious business for the Panama
canal as soon as It shall begin opera
tons
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
DOMESTIC

Katie-What a lovely ring!
Matie-Isn't It? This ring was given
me on my twenty-first birthday.
katle-Really? Why how we'll pre-
served it is-it's hardly a bit worm
Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

so Jack has captured the rich Miss
Young and is now off on his honeymoon ?"
i really don't know whether ono should
call it jacks honeymoon or his harvest
moon."-Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

While on his travels he was err
struck at receiving from his wife a teie-
gram which ran as follows:
Twins this morning. More lateE"-Lin-
pinoott's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Well, II It is true that Frederick
the Great never gave a sword to Wash
ington, It doesn't matter-he didn't
need II.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Housekeeper-You here begging again
Aren't you the man 1 gave one of my pies
to yesterday?
Tramp-it wasn't me, mum. ! never
felt better In me life-Washington Her
aid.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

While Rameses, or his cook, has cap
tivated New York, Chicago seems to
have revived the glories of old King
Faro,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Has anyone heard Mr.. Calhoun say
a word since he was appointed minis
ter to China?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

or course, cotton would take another
Jump in price, Just when in such de-
mand for Santa's whiskers.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

New York state has demonstrated
that the ice combine stands in slippery
places.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The Wellesley girls who omitted
their traditional forensic burning may
have been too busy with Christmas
pyrography.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

The state supreme court seems to
have succeeded in mufling the Bell in
Michigan.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County SIS;
George d. Tzschuck. treasurer OF me nee
Publishing Company. being duly sworn:
says that the actual number OF tull ana
complete copies OF The Daily Morning,
month Of Noyember 1909. wa as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

II England has n more poets with
gronches, let her keep them at home
till after the Christmas carol season.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

There still appears to be consldera-
bic delay about Zelaya.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

tEO, IS. INbCf1UOh. IIeHHuIV''
Subscribed In my presence ana sworn to
before me this LIST day Of December, 1903.
CSeaD M. Z. WALKER
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Massachusetts, cities and towns vote
each year independently on the license
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

Dealer-I am looking in this neighbour
any? -
Miss Pert-Why, yes. There's been Miss
Oldgirl. who came out the year before I
was bo~rn.--Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

"a woman's logic is a good deal like a
flea remarked the mere man.
What's the answer" queried the dense
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Entered at Omaha postoffce as second
class matter
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

"You know it's there, and II jumps
around lively enough, but somehow yoE
can never put your finger on it"-ChicaEo
News.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

why should that little mar grow so
excited in his defense of the compulsory
marriage law ?"
He has a half dozen excellent REASONS
for favoring it."
What are theyY'
Six old maid northumberland
Plain Dealer,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

VICTOR RosEvATER. EDITOR.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12

As George folded the fair young crea.
turs. to his heart a dull, cracking sound
smote his ear.
"Ah! It's goodbye to those cigars In my
vest pocket" he said, grimly, but hang
the. expense at q moment like this
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-12
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE

'oUNDEp BY EDWARD RosEwATER
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02
THE MOTOR CAR.

A satisfactory definition of the motor car is given in Golfers thus :: "The automobile is large iron and rubber contrivance for transforming gasoline into speed, luxury, excite ment and obituaries. It consists of handsome leather upholstered car riage body mounted on fat rubber tired wheels and containing a gig gard full of machinery suffering from various ailments. It is the speediest and most stylish form of transportation known. It has run 100 miles an hour and cost $1 ,000 a minute. It can transport seven peo- pie from the front porch to the po- lice station, the bankruptcy court or the golden gates in less time than any other method"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02
RICH MAN WILL HAVE QUIET.

George Douglass Miller, wealthy resident of New Haven, is building wall, which in some places is 20 feet high, to inclose a plot of land 200 by TO feet at the rear of the Skull and Bones property in High street. On the plot surrounded by the wall MT. Miller will erect a villa in which he will live when in New Haven.
 He says that he intends to shut out all hustle of the street and keep the eyes of the curious from know ing what he is doing. The property is at the rear of 1893 Chapel street, where Mr. Miller's only son died 25 years ago. Since his sons death Mir. Miller has travelled around the world four times alone, and says he cares more for seclusion and quiet than anything else. His wife and two daughters live on a 2,000-acre farm in western North Carolina, and he owns the largest island in the St. Lawrence, where he spends the summer months alone.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02
CLOSING ARGUMENTS
 MADE IN DILL CASE

Little Rock, Aug. 2.-Instruc- tions to the jury in the Dill trial were argued before Judge R. J.
 Lea this morning and the argu- ments commenced w. H. Pem- berton, assisting for the state, opened and Roy D. Campbell prosecuting attorney, will have the closing. Frank Pittard will open for the defense and Lewis Rhoton will have the closing. There can be no limit on tEe arguments where the punishment for the crime is death, so the arguments will probably continue until to- morrow. That the arguments should be commenced this morn ing was surprise to those who have followed the case. Alter the testimony of the two men from the Hot Springs jail Saturday, it was thought the defense would brin 7 OH much evidence 10 ilnpeach
 their testimony, but the defense
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02

Wiley Mosley and w. F.. Thomp son of Mayfower are i'll the city today.
 Mrs. John Harrod left this morn- TOT a visit to her daughter in Nor rilton.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Terry have returned from a weeks at Hot Springs.
 Soda pop delivered to any part of city Faulkner Go. Bottling Co Phone 25o.
 w. B. j. Perry and son of Mem phis were the guests of friends here yesterday.
 Mesdames J. H. Hartje and Lyda Smith are spending the day in Plumerville.
 Juege P. H. Prince and son, William, are attending circIit court at Perryville.
 Mrs. l. M. Janney has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Little Rock.
 Mrs. E. F. Edwards has re- turned from a visit with relatives and friends at Pottsville.
 Mrs. ]. A. Frisby and daughter, Miss Lucille. were the guests of Morrilton friends yesterday.
 Misses Etty and Daisy Schichtl of Marianna are the guests of rel atives and friends i'll this city.
 c. M. Armistead and son, Ru- fert, of Argenta visited Mrs. Fanny Farmer in this city yesterday.
 Miss Beth Moose has returned to her home at Morrilton after few days visit with friends ill this city.
 Judge F.. M. Merriman of Little Rock visited his daughter, Mrs. Sam Heiligers, in this city yester- day.
 Willie James and Lonnie Rotton returned this morning to Ola after short visit at their homes in this city.
 o. P. Stark of Russellville came down this morning for visit at the home of his brother w. B. Sralk
 K. Haydon of Rocky Gap will attend the state Farmers Union me ting as delegate from Faulk- ner county.
 Mrs. H. w. Montgomery of Pa larm visited her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. M. Easterwood, i'll this city yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02
Reduced Rates.

State convention, Knights of Maccabees, Fort Smith, Sept. 7 and 8.-For this occasion, we will sell roundtrip tickets from Conway to Fort Smith for S 2s. On sale Sept. 4 to 6 inclusive; return limit Sept. 9.
 Grand lodge Charitable Home stead Society, Pine Bluff, August I7-2I-For this occasion we will sell round trip tickets from Con- way to Pine Bluff for S2. o6. On sale August Y to 2I inclusive; return limit, August 22
 State Encampment, Arkansas guards, Dardauelle, August o,I9.- For this occasionwe will sell 1ound trip tickets from Conway to Rus seIlvlle for SI.85, On sale August to IS inclusive; return limit, August 20.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02
BUSTLING CITY OF COLOMBO.
Center of Life in CeyIon, Probably the Most Prosperous Colony
 in Asia.

Steamers coming out of the Suez canal and bound for Indian and Burmese ports in the Bay of Bengal, , for China, Japan, the Dutch islands and Australia, nearly all call at Co., lombo, which has one of the busiest little harbors of the world. The English residents are of two classes the officials and the planters. Of the civil service so called-that is, the judicial and financial officials, there are only about eighty in all, but there is in addition a consider able foreign staff for forests, public works, and railroads, all of which are government property; and sev- eral thousand Europeans, nearly all English, live in two business centers, Colombo and Galle, or scattered over the country. Ceylon is probably the most happy and prosperous colony In Asia. The native Singalese ap- preciate the fact that they have the greatest security and the least taxa tion in their history; and there is no legislative body to queer the gov ernor. The population rapidly in- creases, and the products of the island are favorably known all over the world.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02
Local--Personal


 Hulls for sale. w. l.. ROBINS, phone I62. I45-ti Hugh Pence went to Little Rock this morning.
 Clem Piercey visited relatives at Little Rock yesterday.
 Mrs. Rayburn Fry left this morn ing for visit at Atkins.
 Fletcher Smith hls left for a weeks visit at Magnolia.
 Miss Anna Prince has returned from visit in Oklahoma.
 I. w. Akin left yesterday for St. Louis on business trip.
 Charles Frauenthal visited his family in Memphis yesterday. J. T. Murphy is visiting his family in his city for few days. Miss Julia McClosky of Little Rock is the guest of friends i'll this city.
 Opa, Harkey of Ola is spending a few days with friends in this city.
 Howard Malone of Plumerville spent Sunday with friends in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-02
\ R |
KINGS ROYAL GERMETUER Kills Germs; Cures Disease; Removes
 the Cause.

Do not forget that Germetuer is diff ferent and unlike other remedies. It contains ingredients that were unused until employed by Dr. King in con- pounding the Germetuer. It is it's un- likeness and uniqueness that gives it its distinctive character. If you have tried all of the remedies known to pharmacy and have not yet tried the Germetuer, there is still hope for you. Many of its remark able cures have been persons who have tried all other meth ods and means before using the Gerne- tuer. The hopeless cases are the ones that demonstrate the superior value of the Germetuer.
 Its success is due to the fact that it succeeds. Nothing succeeds like sue cess. If you want to succeed in recov- ering your health don't delay longer, but try this successful remedy.
 Sold by druggists. Price SI, six bot ties for s.
 Testimonial.
 MT. J. R. Taylor of Paragould, now associated with the governors office, gives his testimonial to Kings Royal Germetuer:
 II SiEe@ hie S'ea' pieaouie 'o SoH- mend Kings Royal Germetuer as medicine of unusual merit. Twenty years ago I was relieved of a chronic case of catarrh by using it. It was an aggravated case and at times gave me considerable pain. I also find it to be good stimulant, acting with splendid effect on the digestive organs. It is good anti-malaria tonic and sharpens the appetite. ]. R. TAYLOR, Editor Daily and Weekly Soliphone,
 Paragould, Ark, May Y, I9o9'