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Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
WHERE HUMAN LIFE is CHEAP.
HOmicides are Increasing and COnvic.
lions DECREASING.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
Human life is held as one of the cheapest
commodities in the American republic,
judging by the increase of homicides
shown by statistics just made public by the
census bureau in its bulletin upon mortality
for 1908. Within the registration district
covered, the number of homicides per 100,
900 population from 1901 to 1905 was 2.9. In
1906 the rate jumped to al; in 1907 1t was
6,5, reaching 81 in 1908. This is almost
three times the average for the first five
years Of the century, and 1t Is a startling
exhibit for which some explanation should
be found. II is true that homicides and
other crimes increase during periods of
depression, but in this case the increase
began in 1906, which shows a rate of 4.6,
compared with rs for 1904. The number
Of murders in the United States has always
been q reproach to our civilization, but
this rapid increase within the last few
years is an alarming symptom that de-
mRnds investigation.
Are we as a people becoming more law
less? The facts seem to indicate Il, al
though the statistics are far from com
plete, and consequently unsafe as data from
which to draw definite conclusions for the
entire country. II has been long known
NAASN NhAe NNN 10 NHb III Nv OlANC
States than in northern Europe, a com
psrison which is not at all flattering to our
boosted civilization.
In connection with this the report Of the
attorney general of Alabama is of timely
interest. He finds a large increase in the
number Of homicides in the state for the
two years past, the total for 1907-s being
657. This is an appalling number Of deaths
from criminal violence for a civilized COM
munity in the beginning Of the twentieth
century. Says Attorney General CARRIER:
The carnival Of the manslayer goes on
uninterrupted and undated, and the
deadly hlp-pocket pistol, the companion OF
probably over 90 per cent Of our homicides,
continues to contribute its full share to the
murder records Of the state"
1t is Of considerable significance that
Notwithstanding the alarming increase in
the number OF murders, there is a strik-
ing decrease in the number Of convictions
CARVING the death penalty. In Alabama,
with it's 657 cases OF homicide, there were
only fourteen hangings. The jury itself, So
ciety's defense against murderers, Is
cheapening human life.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Omaha papers may as well content them
selves with the discussion Of their own
municipal shortcomings and pay less at
tention to those OF L~incoln,-Lincoln Star.
Lincoln wants to be privileged to
point continuously at it's neighbours
beam and to be immune from having
attention called TO its own mote. The
trouble with Lincoln papers is that
they assume for their city a holier-
than-thou attitude, when as a matter
Of fact Lincoln is just the average
American city OF its size, 40 better
and no worse. IT is because Lincoln
pretends to be so much better thar
Omaha that an occasional reminder is
necessary to it's salvation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16


Prof. Goodwin Smiths announced re-
tirement from active journalism be-
cause of his age, which is nearing 90
years, is of peculiar interest in the
United States. While an Englishman
by birth. who has maintained his &C.
tivities chiefly in the British isles and
Canada, he has written many books on
American history and politics, has lee
tured to large classes in important
universities in the United States, mar
ried a Boston woman and has been the
chief exponent from the other side OF
the house Of the idea that Canada is
destined to merge her political life
with ours. There appears to be nc
Britisher or Canadian in sight to Ill
Prof. Smiths PLACE in zeal for this
cause Of North American unity.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

we splendid lessons are taught by
L women who, born blind, has just
az. her sight restored by an operation
peid for with the savings from twenty
three years OF %scrubbing doors. The
arst is perseverance in the face Of
sremingly hopeless obstacles. The
second s nnselhsh devotion, for no
ocue mas she able TO see than she de-
10 save her further earnings
10 restore the sight OF her brother suf-
fering ! simi,sr aEiietion, Womsnly
s~elf-saefinee e~ow-aands admiration
whether n eomse up from the scrub
bIAs bucket OF down from the p~AIatiAl
drawing room.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

GLIDING as they did the floating dry
dock, the American turbine, the COM
mercially portable 33-inch merourisl
barometer and the electric and sub
terranean system of coast ~defenses.
Self-consciousness of the tremendous
worth Of his work to the world should
have made his last years contented
without striving after a fame which
another had divided with him.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
Does the scientist realize what he is

Does the scientist realize what he is
doing In %denouncing Niagara as a
plague-stream Of typhoid? This is a
sad invasion Of Cupid's realm. Just
imagine the blight that win fall upon
the young "a when Angelina
murmurs in the moonlight abodt the
majesty OF the cataract and the Para
disc OF the scene and Algernon cuts in
in his practical cold way with, Yes,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

The ray of light in the gloom Of that
coal mine disaster is the marked hero
ism shown by so many Of those grimy
%toilers. Confronted with death, many
sought first &c save their fellows. 1t
is good to contemplate such noble con-
duct-coming instictively from folks
who never had heard Of Stevenson's
prayer, "Help us to play the mani"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

The laws and the ordinances tell us
how W may have clean streets in
Omaha, but in addition to laws and or
dinanees we must have a street clean
ing department manned with eompe-
tent people who will attend to business
all the time.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Is 1t impertinent to note hat the ac-
tress who divorced her theatrical bus
band so that she might have q Preside
companion whose socks she might
darn picked out q pair of socks with a
millionaire attachment.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

The best merchants in Omaha who
give the best goods for the money
recognize The Bee as their best me-
dium of advertising. Just glance over
our advertising columns for a guide
post to e%nterprising merchants.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

A grandson Of General Ben Butler
is said to have an eye ON Senator
Lodges seat in the senate. 1t remains
TO be seen whether the descendants
sight is better than the famous green
hackers.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

These be perilous days in the diplO-
matte checker game. First Mr.. Crane
is told not to go. and hen Mr.. Combs
Is told not to come. But his Thanks
giving turkey may prove more secure
in Peru than it would have been in
Kentucky.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

In the late nonpartisan democratic
buneo game Judge Dean was picked
for slaughter, but when accounts are
cast Il Is found that he ran ahead OF
Judge Good. intended to be the bene-
heisry OF the conspiracy. Buneo men
themselves are sometimes buncoed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

After telling us that the rank and
file are to write the next democratic
state platform. Judge Howard already
comes forward with a rough draft Of
what be would write II he we're the
rank and fle. "Nuf sed."
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

The World-Herald is to be COM
mended for its frankness In avowing
that the purpose of its ELUSIVE SYM
pathy for republican insurgents is to
bring them into the democratic fold.
The World-Herald has no other use for
republicans than to help democrats
into Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
Markings of Good citizens.
New York Sun.

A syrian or Armenian OF proper morals.
mint and physique who desires to be-
come an American citizen and who takes
the oath 10 support and defend the con
stitution and the laws OF the United
States" and 20 bear true faith and alleg-
lance TO the same" is likely TO make as
good a citizen as the Bulgar or the Croat
who goes through the same process.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
settling with Uncle Sam.
Boston Herald.

News Of an agreement on the part OF
another large importing interest to refund
to the government millions withheld by
customs frauds is welcome, but it would
not be accepted as purchasing immunity
from criminal prosecution for such frauds
as are confessed. Restitution may settle
the civil claim Of the government, but the
law requires that the thief be punished,
even II he has restored the property he
stoIa
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Az last the New York Horse show
has demonstrated It's real field of sery-
ice by the discovery Of the eonstables
that this annual gathering affords an
excellent clearing house for the legal
documents in the cases Of erring wives
nnd rowing husbands.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

dear. but you know it's an awful mess
Of germsl" Truly, It is heartless for
that B%ostonian to dampen public en-
thusiasm for the Cave OF the Winds
and the Maid Of the Mist, but now that
the only remedy is for the Buffalon-
isns to turn their electric current into
the river and boil the falls.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

While talking about insurgents" do
not forget the twenty-three democratic
congressman who jumped the traces to
help Uncle Joe" re-enact his rules.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
Constant VigiIance Needed.
Indianapolis News.

AAhiaAefpAo ANN"S
We have, as the president says, a great
deal Of valuable coal land owned by the
government; but II we're not mighty care
full we may discover that the satchel con-
tains nothing but a package of brown pa
per when we open 1t up after we get home
again.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
perindicnI "speII..,,

st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Nebraska is a republican state with an
occasional favorite son alteration. But
that silvery voice is not likely again to
charm Nebraska out Of its wits.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
Rude Knockn at Large lids.
Cleveland Leader.

Give nature a chance and it works its
own cure. Express companies are charg-
ing space rates for carrying big hats and
the milliners are up against the necessity
Of QUITTING down their size.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
One Reform Neglected.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat
There is a commission for nearly every
thing else connected with human life
why not one to promote uniformity in the
color of automobiles? rr nrm
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

County Commissioner Bruning will
now have another chance to discover
whether he is a republican or a demo-
crat.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Another aspect of the battleship dis
placement increase which is engaging at
tention is the width OF the locks Of the
Panama canal. which ave been designed
for 10 feet in that dimension. A battle
ship Of 10000 tons displacement will be
close to lOO-foot beam; those now being
built are over ninety feet. The increase
In beam during the last twenty years has
been at the rate Of one foot a year. 1t is
significant that the German government
is rebuilding the locks Of the Kais sr
Wilhelm canal so as to widen them for
military purposes from ninety feet 20 l7
feet The width of the locks OF the
Panama canal were determined upon after
consultation with the naval authorities
and at a time when the 3o,0OO-ton battle
ship did not appear likely. although no
one has felt justified in insisting that the
latest design represented the limit any
more than any one is willing 10 now
declare that the SO.OOO-ton battleship is the
final maximum in displacement.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

subserIbers leaving the city tenn
PSFAFfly shSuId have Ths nee
naailed to them. address will be
changed ~ Oftea a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Connoisseurs who order owl on the
bill Of fare are not complaining when
they are served with prairie chicken.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

II the Tobacco trust is really after
control of the drug trade of the coun-
try 1t might be well for the pharma-
eeutiesl interests to smoke up.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
Did the moths get it?

The early bird may catch the worm,
but the early political slate invites
brickbats.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
10 York World.

NOV lOTh WpTIu.
II Senator Aldrich will don the cowboy
chaps presented to him In Omaha when
he ppear In the senate the western in
aurEents may take more kindly 70 him.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
Merely a Reminder.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
Perhaps those Nebraska democrats re-
member that the path to the White House
does not lie through the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
Army Gossip

MATTERS OF interest On and BACK
Of the Firing Line Cleaned from
the Army n Navy Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

GEORGE 3. TZSCHUCK,
Treasurer.
subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day OF November, 1909.
(SeRl) N. p. WALKER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
LAUGHING GAS.

Il never thought these department store
restaurants would catch on like they
have"
why not?"
Il feared people would make trouble
wanting sample sections Of steak, or try
ing to match a piece Of pie like the one
they bought last week."-Washington Her
aid.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of NebrasKa, Douglas County. as:
George B. THsehuck, treasurer Of tn Bee
Publishing Company. being dufy. sworn:
rays that the actual number Of full and
complete copies OF The Daily. Morning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the mnnIh Of Ocfnher 1910 was as foiln-Va:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Visitor-What became of that other
windmill that was here last year?
Native-There was only enough wind for
one, so we took 1t d~own.-Boston Trans
cript. t
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Adding the torture Of sharks to the
.terrors Of shipwreck makes a story Of
horror more blood-curdling than
Dante's Inferno. Such a narrative i'm
pels the reflection, OF what use is the
shark, anyway? In the face OF fright
full tragedies of surf bathing and Of
the deep, the inhabitants OF lands bor-
dering on s~hark-infested waters make
no effort to exterminate the monster,
although scientists have demonstrated
that the present-day schools are but a
remnant of the original scourge. Shark
c~arcasses could be used as FERTILIZER,
the livers yield a valuable oil and the
fms produce a gelatin which is es-
teemed as a dainty. The whaleships
virtually exterminted one denizen of
the deep, not of the %man-eating variety
Notwithstanding Jonah's experience,
and similar industry against the shark
would in time rid the ocean of a terror
more rapacious than many "a jungle
beast.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

There isn't a fashionable house to-
night"
why ii looks So"
Il know it does, but 1t isn't. Haven't
you noticed that nobody in the boxes is
talking ?'-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

"To my mind" said Uncle Allen Sparks,
There's nothing strange in~the popularity
OF what they call the visible typewriters.
Everybody that writes anything nowadays
wants to see IL in print just as soon as he
Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

Entered at omaha postofflce as second
olase matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

'Prosy old Judge Talkit got hold of
Smythe the other day and treated the poor
fellow to a regular judicial proceeding"
"What was it?"
First, he arrested his progress and
then he tried his patience. Baltimore
American.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-16

vIcToR RosEwATER EDIToR
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-04-06
HOMICIDE
NEAR WEIGH
Grover Newman Murdered
by Alex Day, Who Es-
capped

A most brutal murder is reported
as occurring a few miles west or
WEIGH, near the Pando coal mines on
Saturday.
Grover Newman and two boys eft
Pando to go to Welch for some
freight for the company. Newman
was In the middle of the seat, boy
on either side Of him. A short dis
lance from Pando, Alex G. Day, for
merly deputy marshal. fred on New
man, using a double barreled shot
gun, the charge taking erect in the
back Of the nec6 Newman fell into
the wagon and Day inquired OF one
OF the boys IL Newman was dead
Whentold that he was not dead but
was dying, he Jumped into the wagon
with pistol OF heavy callbre fired
two more shots into Newman's head:
The boys were greatly excited and
hurried the horses forward 90 WEIGH
where they told what had happened
Day, 1t Is said. went 90 Pando and
said that he had killed Newman. and
bidding some of his friends good bye,
left.
Day has had many domestic trou-
bles and this killing is said to be
the result of one. He took up wish
another mans wife severalyears age
and, both of them securing divorces,
married. This Mrs. Day kept a board.
ing house at Pando, and Newman.
who is "a and single, boarded there,
and II is believed Day was jealous
OF him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-04-06
NORTHCOTT TO
CO TO B0G0TA
Speculation as to Who Will
be His Successor as Dis
trict Attorney.

The Huntington Advertiser Of yes.
terday afternoon says:
A political rumor which may well
be termed surprising, but the truth
Of which would prove very gratifying
to the people OF southern West vi r.
g.nia In general and Of Huntington
In particular. floated into town to-
day. The rumor is, in substan, q
that Hon. Elliott Northcott, at pres
ent United States district attorney,
Is about to be appointed minister 20
Bogota, the capital OF the United
States Of Columbia. The rumor that
such a move Is I'm the air come from
apparently reliable sources and rs
given color that Mr.. Northcott is at
present in Washington, though he IS
to reach here tomorrow in time for
the opening Of federal court.
The ministry OF Bogota is an I'm.
portant one and carries with it a
handsome salary. 1t was formerly
H~AN W a w COZ v - iulout Olit -. -
Hart, who succeeded to the post FROM
the editorship Of the Wheeling Incl
ligencer. The appointment OF :r
Northcott would be in keeping with
the avowed Intention Of the present
administration TO take care Of Yves.
Virginia in the matter Of federal APP
pointments. Hon. G.. A. Nor:hcott,
brother Of the district attorney, when
seen by the Advertiser this afternoon
dec AIRED himself unable to make a
statement concerning the matter.
In connection with the discussion
OF the probable appointment Of NJ.
Northcott to the diplomatic post
there has been some discussion Of
who should be his successor in such
a case. The names of numerous at.
torneys have been mentioned but no
one in local circles seem willing 10
hazard prediction as to the man on
whom the Northcott mantle would
fall.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-04-06
FAMOUS AUTHOR,
EDWARDS, IS DEAD
Man Who First Explored
Amazon Country Passes
Away at Coalburg.

WI liam Henry Edwards. author,
and naturalist, father Of william
Seymour Edwards, prominent coal %
orator, died at his home at Coalburg
near Charleston, late Saturday night.
aged So. lie was the first white sci
enlist to explore the Amazon country.
and his vO ume. "A Trip up the Am
azon," IS a result Of his experiences
there Hi Butterflies Of America"
Is consulted as an authority on the
scientific schools Of America and Ell
rope. He was a contemporary OF
Darwin, Huxley, Tyndall and wal
lace, and among his memoirs are
many letters from these men. The
funeral will take place at Coalbnrg
Tuesday.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-04-06
BIG RAID ON
MQ0AsH|AERS
And on Other Offenders of
the Laws of the United
States

Hinton, April 6.-The parties
charged with violating the laws OF
the United States were given an air
ing before u. s. Commissioner Il. (.
Eagle here yesterday.
The supposed offenders are as fjl-
'ow5: Ballard Farley charged with
Illicit distilling and retailing on
Camp Creek. in Mercer county.
Elmer Crook. Of Pluto, this county
charged with unlawful retailing.
Noah Crews, Of Shady Springs,
charged with unlawful retailing.
BIZ Sweeney charged with mo III
shining in Buchanan county, Va.
Tilden S. Meadows, of Blueheld
charged with unlawful retailing.
ulations.
Farley IS up on four warrants and
three capia, es.
Ham Cole was supposed to be here
but he IS now in jail at Huntington
charged with robbing the Shady
Springs pO5toffice on December 3.
and stealing there from SIS.
Deputy Marshal Cunningham as
sisted by Jack Bragg made the ar
rests in these cases.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-04-06

TO Victoria. Va. a small sta
ton between Roanoke and Norfolk
and proceeded to this city yesterday
On arriving here Mr.. Rogers ard
his parry We're met by Roanokers
and taken over the town in autonio-
biles. Last night banquet was sen-
dered Mr.. Rogers by the business
men OF the city, at Hotel Roanoke.
To-Day the special train bearing
Mr.. R9gers and friends ,efs here
at an S2r'y hour for Princeton. w.
Va. WHY'RE tonight vii, be spent.
'Thislis Mr.. Rogers' first trip over
his new road, which runs from Deep
water. W. Va. to Norfolk. a distance
OF four hundred and forty-six miles.
Mark Twaa and several other New
Workers left the party before reach
ing Roanoke.
The banquet took place lat night
at the Hotel Roanoke. Mayor joel Ii.
Cutchin spoke on the "City of tRoa-
noke;" Captain c. A. McHugh on
The New virginia." Hon. r. IL.
Angel. on Commercial Industries. .
Colonel James p. Woods on limo
centSAbroad." although Mark Twain
did not arrive. Brief speeches were
made by Mr.. Rogers. Mr.. Duppy aud
other guests.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-04-06
WIFE BEATER IS
KILLED At HINTON
Policeman Mulhefn Shot
Pat Musselman When He
Tried to Run Away Says
He Fired to Scare Prison
er.
The Hinton INDEPENDENT Herald L

The Hinton Independent Herald iof
ye terday evening says:
On Saturday evening about 7:i5
O'Clock. Pat Musselman was shot aad
in2tant v killed by Special Police .a,an
John f. Mulhern on Fifth avenue.
The circumstances that led up to the
Ethooting seem to be as follows:
Musselman had been in the habit
OF mistreat!ng and abusing his wile.
HIS wife states that on Saturday eys.
ming Musselman CAME home mati aid
began abusing her. He choked her
aud beat her and the prints OF his
fingers waraeoh her throat long ant
erwards He dew knife on her
and told her he was going to cut h,r
head OFT He finally knocked her
partially inseusb~.
Mrs s.,H Fitzgerald ana her
daughter, Crrd a. live Ia the same
bu lding that was occupied by Mus
Gilman and fam'lyA Mrs, Fitzgerald
states that she had the police called
and at thai l!me she thought and
Musselman thought that he had 81 J.
ed his wife. Mrs. Fitzgerald sent her
daughter for the police and tho
daughter went and called Mulhsrn
and told Mrs, Mulhern to tell him
to come quick that Musselman had
k ed HIS wife. The police came and
placed HIM under arrest. When they
reached the corner OF Fifth avenue
Mu selman broke away from them
and ran down the avenue. Mulhera
called on himdo halt. When he was
some sixty or seventy feet away Null
hern fred in his direction and the
ball struck him on the back and pen
etrated his heaTf, Killing him almost
instantly, sMulhem Gains that ;ha
killing was accidental--that he did
not intend To hit him and tina. he did
not see Musselmaa when the shot
was fired, but that he stumbled and
shot lower than he intended.
Mtfssnlman has been In police
court and has been fined for mis-
treasihS ms wire. She Is very fratI
little woman and has two small chill
dren and Mrs Fitzgerald states that
her husband was beating her on Sat-
urday evening when she was at
tempting to hold her baby in her
arms.
Musselman's remains were taken
20 Fort Springs, in Greenbrler conn-
ty today for burial.
Cordla Fitzgerald states that she
called Mr.. Mu hern to make the arr
rest, and that she notified him that
they thought that Mrs. Musselman
was killed.
Mus eiman was twenty three years
old. Policeman Mulhern gave boni
In the penalty OF $4,000 before Jns-
tee Hughes Saturday night to answer
indictment.