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Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

provoment is necessary. Il is barely
possible that such an unprejudiced
showing as Colonel Roosevelt is max
ing may bring to the attention of the
operators many serious faults which
they actually had not realized before
and thus lead to their correction. on
the other hand. a promiscuous, or, as
Colonel Roosevelt calls it, "hysterical
overemphasis." of conditions might
turn sensible men contemporary
away from the entire subject and thus
defeat the ends sought
Much OF this reform work, doubt
less, may be directed by the state au-
thorities. but great deal of 1t lies
right at the door of the private enter
prlses and either state or federal au-
thority should aid those who may be
slow to see their duty in this matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
Abuse of immigration Laws.

The secretary of commerce and
labor in his annual report calls atten-
ton to the abuse of immigration laws
by steamship companies, which, in
their zeal to increase business for
themselves, induce insane or diseased
aliens to come to the United States,
and recommends that such offenders
be severely dealt with. His recon-
mendation is made upon the showing
of the commissioner of immigration at
Ellis Island. This has before been re-
ferred to by President Taft himself
The abuse entails far-reaching dan
gers. In the first place it is Obstruct-
ing the governments general effort to
solve the immigration problem. In
the next place, passengers afflicted
with contagious diseases endanger
other immigrants on board the vessel
and do them the great injury of posi-
bly, being denied admission upon ar
rival because of no fault of their own.
For that matter, it subjects the ineli-
gible alien himself to the hardship Of
paying out the expense of the trip
over, all for nothing.
The United States needs and wants
the sound, ambitious immigrant, but
it has its hands full in handling the
problem of his assimilation, and
should not tolerate such fragrant
abuses as these by some of the steam
ship companies. Doubtless it will be
wise, as the commissioner recon-
mends. to have a competent immigra-
tion inspector and also g surgeon on
every vessel bringing numbers of
aliens to our shores. They might be
of great service to the government in
enforcing its restrictions against the
importation of persons barred by law,
thus also affording protection to those
/ who did come over.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
Life in Anthracite Mines.

English-speaking miners are said to
be leaving the Pennsylvania anthra-
cite coal fields in large numbers, their
places being taken by aliens from
southern and eastern Europe. A priest
conversant with conditions in that sec
ton says that men cannot be blamed
for escaping them wherever possible,
He directs attention to the need of
safer and more sanitary regulation
than now exists.
This is a subject of vital Importance
and so regarded by the nation, which
is itself seeking to elevate. conditions
of labor in this and other occupations
as one Of the surest ways OF consery-
ing life and health. The anthracite
coal business is profitable enough to
warrant the operators in making bear
able the working conditions of their
men. At best the business is hazard
Gus. but even this feature Of it is sus-
ceptible to improvement. Then. out
side Of the danger OF explosions and
other mine accidents there are many
ways to better tho lot Of the miner.
II would seem that such improvement
would work to the advantage Of the
employer as well as the employe
Colonel Roosevelt in his 3rst article
on life in the mines as he found Il
upon his visit there points out the
need Of many changes. His presenta-
ton Of the subject is so obviously fair
and dispassionate as TO promise valua-
bic results. There is danger. as he
points out, in overdrswing the bad
features Of that life. and therefore II
would be unfortunate for mere zealots
to undertake the task OF mirroring
these conditions TO the public I'm
provement, Colonel Roosevelt says
has been wrought but that does not
alter the fact that much more i'm
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
Save the Birds.

1t is to be hoped that the reported
effort to repeal or defeat laws protect
ing game birds will not come to
fruition. The National Association of
Audubon Societies announces that GER
tain commercial interests have a we'll
financed plan for accomplishing the
defeat of this kind of legislation this
winter in every state where legisla-
lures will be in session. Such a plan
should not be permitted to succeed.
It would be seriously wrong to remove
the restriction on bird shooting. The
demands of fashion should be met in
some other way. 1t is not merely sem
timental reasons that support this
plea. Most of these birds are valuable
to crops. protecting them from ravish-
ing insects and various pests. SO when
the anti-bird man sets up his argu-
ment that he should not be restrained
! for mere sentiment, let him see that
there is far more material interest at
stake in the birds preservation than
/ is in his destruction.
The Audubon societies will endeavor
to enlist the support in behalf of the
birds and the laws of the sportsmen,
farmers, horticulturists, planters and
ranchmen II these interests come
close enough together they will make
rather solid phalanx to march into
any legislature. They will at least
be entitled to as much OF hearing as
/ the other interests, which in many
cases will be foreign to the state in
which they are seeking to obtain
favors from the Legislature. More
over. the demand for the repeal or de-
feat Of these laws and the freedom to
/ kill birds without limit will strike
most fair-minded lawmakers as de-
mand for class legislation. And un-
/ less the financial resources said to be
available are most judiciously handled
they are likely to become of some Of
Tense It really does not seem that the
common good calls for obstruction of
any such laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
Our Birthday Book.
peoembar 90, 1910.

woodrow Wilson, former president OF
Princeton university and now governor
elect of New Jersey was born December
rs. 1866 at stanton, Va. lie is a grad
uate OF the University of Virginia and
Johns Hopkins and once practiced law at
Atlanta, but gave It up and went into
collegiate work. He is now being sroomed
for the democratic nomination for presl-
dent in 1872
William r. Chandler former secretary of
the navy. Is 20 years old today. He was
born at Concord n. H. and was United
states senator from that state and later
president of the Spanish claims commits
sion,
Perry Belmont, member Of the house OF
Belmont and a New York lawyer. was
born December IS 1851 lie has been a
member OF congress several terms and
prominent IN democratic politics
Delevan smith, publisher Of the Indianap-
oils News is a.. lie was born in CinCin-
natl and was formerly connected with IN,
Associated Press He has the distinction
Of being one Of the defendants In the fam
Gus Panama libel suit
Frank W. Taussig, professor Of political
economy In Harvard was born Deem
her Is. 1889 In 81 Louis. Hc has been
Political Economists and is a recognized
authority ou the tariff i'm this country
Lr. ". H. Mlruy practlcing physician
and professor OK clinical medicine and ply
steal diagnosis IN tho University Of Ne
bIgska medical college, is 55 TODAY. lie Is
native of New York state and a grad
uato OF the College OF Physicians and
Surgeons and Of Columbia university
Rev PHI rus Harold Mcdowell pastor
Of Emanuel Baptist church. was born DC
cember D. 1913, In Montgomery county.
Kansas. re Is graduate or Rochester
Theological seminary and was first called
to preach al Heiten, Ia IN 1902 lie has
had his present charge since 1904
Barton Willard OF the Merriam d MI
lard company Is just Is He is a native
son OF Omaha and was educated at Ra-
cine college and Columbia university Tie
has been in the grain business since 1907.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
Complaints on Train Service.

Growls all along the line at the Union
Pacific's new time card have been heard
the last week A railroad should cater
somewhat TO the source from which 1t
derives its business--the general public
and accommodate 1T as much as possi-
Bile. The good will of the public is a val
liable asset and is worth a good deal of
money to any business corporation
Lexington Pioneer.
The growls at the new time card are
not all out on the line, but are being
heard here in Omaha, the terminal
city, as well. 1t is hard to understand
by what course of reasoning railroad
officials can reach a decision to reduce
train service to which the travelling
public has become accustomed except
in the face of imperative conditions.
Passenger train service, even more
than the freight service, gets a quick
reaction on public sentiment. Revis-
ing train schedules downward plays
havoc in all sorts of directions in
which travel and business have been
adjusted to established facilities sup
posed to be permanent and dependa-
BILE. Omaha and the people using the
railroads centering here are entitled
to improved train service rather than
less adequate service, and there is no
wonder that there should be COM
plants.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Enroute from St, Louis to his old home
in Parkersburg, w. Va, John Childers was
strangely reunited with his son, whom he
haa aot seen for twenty-five years
There recently died in Philadelphia James
Miller, 81 years old of whom 1t was claimed
until his death that he was the oldest liv-
ing member Of the order of odd Fellows.
Mr.. Dooley. 1t is announced, has Just be-
come the father of twins. Opinions differ
as to whether this will furnish Mr.. Dooley
with his happiest theme or end his career
as humorist.
And now it is announced that Lord De-
cies is to marry George Goud's second
daughter. Isn't it remarkable how those
impoverished sprlgs of nobility connect
with the Gould fortune?
Clay Cummns OF Falmouth, KY, and
his cousin, Kirb Cummins, caught seven
coOns in the top of one tree. From the
trunk of the same tree they got five pos
sums it is said, and caught three SQUIRRELS
in the branches They also found some
honey in the tree.
In July. 1903, II. G. Slower of Penn Cen
ter county, Pa, offered to sell for l cent
to one of Frank Rramer's daughters lit
tie pig that was considered to be runt
The girl promptly bought 1t, took good
care OF it and last fall fattened it. The pig
was killed last week and weighed 1851
pounds dressed.
Miss Caroline l. Reilly has been put in
charge Of the press bureau Of the National
Woman Suffrage association in place OF
Mrs Ida Hustled Harper. Miss Reilly has
held the office Of secretary for five years
Mrs Harper sent in her resignation some
time ago because she wished to devote all
her time to writing and lecturng.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

10. The opposition to the present express
rates are factor and the advocates Of
a parcels post system are making the most
.ot their advantage in this respect Two
Nebraska democratic papers last week
spoke rather in favor OF the systematic
columbus Telegram and the Hastings RE-
publican. merely stravs. 20 might be suE-
gested, but possibly indicating In what a.
rectiou the wind is blowing Certainly.
however. " such system Is established.
the rates should be made high enough
to pay FOR the service. A tax on other
branches Of the service, in any shape or
form, would not be iustifiable or defeu-
sible
Tecumseh journal Tribunal: We dislike to
take issue with our brethren OF the press
but feel that duty demands that we protest
against the efforts 70 induce Governor
elect Aldrich tn elsndon the ola custom Of
appointing rev patriotic gentlemen 20
serve as colonies ON his staff. There have
been occasions when we longed for the
privilege of domino the gold-laced uni
forms. and feel u"t we should not take
any step watch might deprive some other
good citizen Il ;he ngut which might at
some time pvccue hls-simply because we
had been personally deprived OF that gra-
cious privilege. II the accomplished editors
referred to have one spark of human kind
ness left in their souls they will at once
change front upon this momentous sub
ject and even urge mat the goNeruOr-elect
broaden his foil Of operation And what
is to become Of the splendid uniforms that
the 'colonels' are forced 20 purchase Il
the demand Of the incoming administration
for gold-laced clothes Is curtaileds Would
II be right to close tue market and leave
our democratic brethren with useless suits
upon their hsnds-or persons?
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
CHEEKY CHAFF.

Much Of a Job to get your husband to
care for the furnaoe|'
None whatever. We always keep a bar
rel OF prime cider In the cellar. Judge
Il know a man who is after your scalp"
who IL he?" ...
a Embarrassing specialist, baltimore
American.
Are you going to make any resolutions
Yes % replied the unselfish man, Il am
going to resolve that everybody else ought
to economze. Washington Star
Mrs. Wick senn-Hobble skirts indeed
How do YOU think I'd look in a hobble
Her Husband taken by surprisel-why.
Victoria, you'd look ridiCulOusly -er-hand-
some my dear; lust as you look in any
thing you wear.-Chcago Tribune.
Yes" said the naughty front row
beauty [SlaLdy II was a member OF the original
Dear me- cried the Johnnie. 81 thought
that was your mother!'-Cieveland Plain
Dealer. .r"|
Il believe Emily paints her face"
What makes you think that"
81 saw her in the druggists the other
morning, buying some rouge"
That certainly does give color to the
charge. Baltimore American.
You used to be an awful spendthrift"
Yep. But ] ain't any longerH
No; spent IT all"-CIeveland Leader.
Madam-No, you can't see my husband
he's at the club. You might Watches due
Caller-But want to sec him the worst
way.
that way when he comes homo.-spokane
Review.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Sofa pillows, peroxide of hydrogen, boar
hound drops, vioris soap. lemons and
sugar. court plaster and Jamaica ginger
these are a few of the little perquisites
purchased by the senate for its Individual
members during the last year. relates the
New York Herald.
When the senate reads a report of its
secretary, Mr.. Bennett on shopping ex-
petitions, it is likely to agree that he need
make none in the future. From snuff to
pillow slips and a bust OF the man who
nominated Mr.. Stlmson for governor, II
has run race which makes the cost OF
living look like discarded dance card.
For the bust Mr.. James r. Fraser of New
York received $500
Sandwiched in between extract OF rose
and bromo settler is two quarts OF castor
OIL Soda mint and pepsin tablets helped
20 keep the senate in physical trim. All
this and more Mr.. Bennett deta Is in his
annual report which reads like a dime
novel written backward ard the heroine
advertising for her makeup. Somebody
even ordered a New York fashion maya,
zine, but 1t does not appear whether that
and the hoarhound drops and the peroxide
went to the same person. They do not
have to tell for whom the shopping was
done.
Somebody's auNiliatOr (for bald heads
ves for recognition with q popular mss
81 &c cream and leather easy chairs. at
$3.50 are closely pursued by pillow slips
two dozen sheets, and canton flannel for
the senate bath room. Best feather pill
lows came on the same dav with two
rallCns OF vinegar, and somebody got a
steel.''ned cash bag for seavinRs
Taking senators Rome after night SEES
sions has resulted In a taNlcab bill, which
would make a Broadway star envlous
and a quart OF olive oil and four dozen
bottles Of violet extract testify TO tastes
bcfittlng rank and distinction. Flowers
for luncheon TO the japanese prince
cost s. Somebody used celebra ed
insurgents" were at their wors; th re
was ordered a dozen packs Of COURT las
ter Six bottles OF brilHantine smoothcd
the rufflcd locks Of some senate dandy
ard anoiuted his curling mustache SEN
ate sauff costs so cents a pound Some
OF the popular brands Of toilet sap n
the senate are Jockey club sandalwoOd
and pcrfumed hyrienlc.
There Is a record OF Vice President sher-
mans automobile troubles which would
make the tire and repair man shout with
10Y. Every puncture IS recorded with its
cost and many other things OF Ike nature
Gasoline cost the government 10 cents
gallon. The chauffeur sets SlGO a month
IN bin Of 5000 s4OCO f. for the car, and
the rest upkeep, including the chauffeur.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Wher some of our Nebraska papers
endeavor to read our recent reference
to former Senator Thurston's discred-
table appointments as an objection to
his assumption of personal RESPONSE
bility" Tor his selections they put the
accent on the wrong syllable. Senator
Thurston was personally responsible
for the appointments made on his
recommendation because he had no re-
publican colleague to join with him.
What wrought his undoing was not
this sole responsibility, but the dis
reputable character of the appointees.
The privilege enjoyed by a United
States senator to make recommends
tons for federal appointive Offices will
prove a strength or weakness ac-
cording to the way it is exercised.
There are altogether too many honest
and deserving republicans willing and
able 10 hll every desirable position to
excuse the preferment OF questionable
characters sure TO be a liability on the
party instead OF an asset.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
PeriIs of RarberinE.

?
Let the barber beware. Machines now
polish shoes and massage human faces il
would be Just like some Connecticut Yankee
to originate an attachment to an ordinary
vacuum carpet cleaner which would cut the
owners hair and put pomade on his mus
taohe, and sell for about S42.9s, including a
gross Of extra burrwbeels, II hair-cuts
are to be advanced to 81, as threatened
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Local merchants almost all agree
that the holiday season in Omaha this
year has passed all previous trade
records One reason is that our peo-
pie have money to spend and are will
ing to spend It, Another and equally
potent reason is that our local mer-
chants carry the kinds Of wares that
are wanted and offer them at attrac-
tive nriceR.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

1t is worth noting that Aviator Hox-
sey, whose flight Of 11,174 feet in the
air at Los Angeles breaks the altitude
record, is the man with whom Colonel
Roosevelt took a sky ride at st. Louis.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
An Example of Thrift"
Kansas CIV mind.


A Pittsburg family OF twelve lie reported
TO live well on II cents a day per head"
OF course II doesn't But there will be
plenty Of SNUG upholders Of special priv-
lege who will cite this reported case OF
thrift as a new evidence of which the poor
could do II only they were not eXtrava-
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
Another Squeeze for smokers.

Burley tobacco growers in Kentucky,
West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Missouri
have agreed to pool their crops in 1911 and
raise no crop in 1912. That is an improve,
ment on the Dutch East Indian example Of
burning one years nutmegs and spices TO
raise the price.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Those Ohioans are said to object to
sweeping investigation OF the charge
of vote-selling for twenty years back.
Can you blame them? It would be a
very reckless patriot who would favor
such a promiscuous investigation as
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
Juicy Dividend steak.


Earnings of Armor & Co. for this year
amount to about 20 per cent on the capital
stock. Looks as II the middemen were not
getting all the profits, in spite of official
assurances to the contrary
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Nebraska's resources should have
publicity of the right sort appealing
particularly TO the people who would
make desirable addition 10 our popu-
latiou What name the publicity
bureau goes by and who supervises is
not all-important so long as the work
is done. and done efficiently and eco
nOmicallY
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
A CHRISTMAS TIE.

Believe me, friend,
That pretty tie.
OF Scottish plaid
Just takes my eve.
Its bright, gay tints,
OF your selection.
Should harmonize
With my complexion.
The style is good ...t.......
And mp TO date.
Its colors fair
To contemplate.
tbs proper length
And not too wide;
Ill nut II on
With conscious pride;
And II I'm asked
Just where l bought IL,
I'll say, my friend,
Good Santa brought it,
And that twas made
BY some great artist. .
OF artisans
Perhaps the smartest!
IF. BETTE
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

The only wonder is that the oppo-
nents Of parcels post have not pro-
fessed a sympathetic desire to prevent
the mail clerk and letter carrier from
being still further overburdened.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
A Mental reservation.

Colonel Bryan names four democratic
presidential possibilities, but neglects to
add that he will never permit either of
them to be elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

paid for at regular rates, but fortu-
nately the medical code fixes no pen
alties on free publicity of successful
operations and wonderful cures.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

The old debate as to the poisonous
properties Of mistletoe was settled
when those three little Oklahoma chill
dren died as a result of eating such
berries
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
How Do They like M

Mr.. Ripley and Mr.. Hill say people are
TOO eNtravagant As passenger earnings
on western roads show a decided fali,us
off the advice o. these experts fs being
followed; but do they like its application.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Veteran Meets Death ON Railroad
Track, says a headline. Yes. count
ing the ties is a fsvorite pastime of
old Mr.. Grim Reaper.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

a foreigner says be wants to learn to
pronounce Chicago the worst way
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cali it st. Louis and see what hap
mems
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

one efithe blesstnss which thrilled
the hearts. OF Marylanders at Christ
mas time was that the legislature Of
the state Is not TO meet this winter.
Doubtless a real blessing, that
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

1t must be admitted that Christmas
spirit Of peace overeame those rail-
roads and engineers, anyway, and pre-
vented hosllIities
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

What's this? Bryan suggests Folk,
Gaynor, Wilson and Harmon as posi-
blities for the presidency. Stay on
your cellar door, Governor Harmon
do not lkt that bryan boy tempt you
out into ne alley by soft words,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

AS we understand II. the TAFT idea
Of the postal service is that it shall
serve the people up to its maximum
capacity.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

VIII wonders never cease? A glass
factory has moved out of Kansas to
get more gas.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
state OF Neb aska, Douglas County, 81.
George b. Tzschuck treasurer OF The Bee
Publishing Company, beng duly sworn,
says that the actual number OF fun and
complete copies Of me Daily Morning
Evening ana Sunday Bee pr. nted duTins tue
month OF NoNemheI. 1910. Mas as f0IOWs.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Senatorial Candidate CASTOR in
Massachusetts, has withdrawn from
the race. DOUBTLESS to make way for
his friendly rival Alphonse.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Il is stin "unprofessionar for a
surgeon or physician TO advertise what
he can do for suffering humanity n
the advertisement IS so labeled and
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. N,Address Will be
changed us5 often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

A man With half his skull gone still
lives. But many a man has lost his
head completely and lived
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

With reasonable provocation Omaha
seems to be able 60 develop college
spirit strong enough to make itself
heard. f
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

The demand OF Attorney General
Mullen for the biggest court room in
the court house TO hear the testimony
before the referee on the custer
charges against the chief OF police
sayors verg mqeh.of sFandstandins.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

The United states certainly must
need grand opera, Every grand opera
artist thus far interviewed says so,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

The Chinese throne takes to the
constitutional government idea just as
readily as a boy does to a hickory.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

According to ali accounts, the train
robbery business 70 also picking up.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Loss Of his THRONE may yet make a
man OF the young Portugal king, He
is now talking of going to college.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-28

Just to prove he is not superstitious,
President Taft proposes to open the
postal savings banks on January 10.