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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

The Western Pine Manufacturers
association OF the Pacific northwest
is petitioning the president and sec
rotary of war to station troops in the
national forests to protect them from
the ravages of fire, which is said to
have destroyed in the last sixty days
$3.50, 100000 worth of timber. These
figures are appalling, especially when
considered in connection with the fact
that our timber resources are none
too great. and that we are making
such a vigilant fight to conserve them.
But there is a question whether
fighting forest fires is strictly within
the function of the regular army.
Troops, to be sure, are stationed now
in the Yellowstone and in the national
parks in the California big tree sec
tions, and the soldiers have been de-
tailed to all sorts of tasks But the
total strength Of our army is only
$1,000 men, not quite one TO every
1000 of the population, and IL they
were bChb III AOoPOho5 " tNSAJ sum
demand made upon them, there would
not be a corporal's guard left for reg
ular army service. We are at peace
with the world, that is true, but even
in times of peace a nation of 10000
900 people can easily find plenty for
an army of $1,000 men to do. We
have regular post duty in this country
and our insular possessions to engage
many of the troops, and if the theory
of maintaining a standing army is
worth anything, it is worth while to
keep our soldiery as compact as posi-
BILE. both as to location and occupa-
ton.
No one questions the wisdom of pre-
cautionary measures for the protec-
ton OF forests, in the east, north and
south, as well as in the west An eff
cient forest ranger service, with emer-
gency auxiliaries, ought to answer So
far as the government is concerned.
AS forest fire fighting requires some
science in itself, it would seem that
the great lumber interests could af-
ford to cooperate for a systematic
means of conserving these resources.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
PERSONAL NOTES.

Prof Luther O. Emerson 81 Hyde Park,
Mass, who wrote the music 20 William
Cullen Bfyanrs we Are Coming Father
Abraham" and who has just entered on
his slst year. has declared that he expects
to live at least thirty years more.
Carlos Gonzales OF the city OF Torreon
state OF Coahulla. IL prominent among the
proverbial land barons for whom Mexico
IL famed. lie owns many haciendss and
employs upon them all 5.iOs men. that NUM-
bcr representing at fewest 1900 people cel,
pendent upon his payIolls.
Most Of the money for the Grover Cleve-
land memorial at Princeton Is now in hand.
Senator Henry ID. winton. who Is secre-
tary Of the committee on erection, said that
about s7s.0Oo had been subscribed. and that
there would be no trouble I'm collecting the
$4,000 needed.
Following the New Hampshire case OF
Mrs. Marilla NJ. Kicker comes that OF Ella
Reeve Bloor OF Waterbury Conn, whom the
socialist party has nominated for secretary
Of state. The Connecticut attorney general
is likely to be asked whether her name may
go upon the Australian ballot In the coming
state election
Paris has a new infant phenomenon. a
5lh-yesr-old girl who has been astonishing
It with her violin playing. Her name IL
Antionette de Romani, and she IL the
daughter Of the director OF the Worlds
Graphic Press. This child also plays the
piano and speaks fluently English, French.
Italian and Spanish
Mrs. Rebecca Spring. who has just com
pleted her ninetieth year In Los Angeles.
says that she remembers a conversation
between her father and Daniel webster. in
which the latter declared that the day
would never come when the journey be-
tween Worcester and Boston could be made
in less than four hours, she says she won
ders what Webster would say II he could
see 1t done today IN less than an hour.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
Talks for people who sell things

Advertising to be profitable must
carry a message to the people at the
right time and in the right way-it
must be real news about the goods It
seeks to sell and 1t must be told in a
simple, STRAIGHTFORWARD, interesting
manner--and the message must reach
the people when they have the time
and inclination to read.
Through the advertising columns Of
The Bee you can go into over 10000
homes.
You can present your arguments,
talk to, interest. influence, come in
contact with thousands Of possible
buyers every day, in their homes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

The Howells Journal seems to think
it has been mistreated by The Bees
publication of it's simultaneous en-
dorsement Of shallenberger and an
nouncement OF receipt of constitu-
tional amendment advertising by grace
Of shallenberger's favor, and explains
that it was for shallenberger all the
time and therefore not Influenced by
the prospect of political pie. The
Howells Journal is supersensitive. The
Bee made no reflection upon It, but
simply called attention to the fact that
our democratic governor knew what
he was doing. No pie for the unfaith-
full IL Shallenberger knows it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
RIFT IN RAILROAD CLOUDS.
Lowering Prices in Things They
Have to Buy.
Financial World


Have to Buy.
Financial World
The Financial World, as long ago as last
fall. began to point out that there was
some doubt whether the railroads of the
country could continue to pay the dividends
then established, and since then the devel-
opments in the railway field which have
supported the contentious then made are
too we'll known to need detailed review
Now that some Of the newspapers and
financial publications are drawing tardy
attention to these matters, we would like to
say at this time that all is not wholly
gloomy for the railroads in the future.
We refer to the evidence on every hand
that from now on II will be possible for the
railroads TO make purchases Of much OF the
equipment necessary to maintain proper
upkeep at prices which the equipment COM
panies would not have thought of con-
siderfng for q moment a year ago All iron
and steel materials, save steel rails, are
from $15O to IS per ton or more lower than
year ago. coal is off perhaps 80 cents per
ton; the-car manufacturers have done with
their illusions about shops going night and
day to keep up with orders and are willing
not only 10 sell at reduced prices, but give
long terms Of credit, while general rail-
way supplies are all easier In priceA.
1t would seem that the railways have
been exceedingly fortunate In judging the
market drift for materials they must have
and by cutting down specifications to the
minimum they are now enabled to do some
debating as 10 pricee II a moderate In
crease in rates shall be shown to be justifi-
able, and the railways continue their care
full policies Of economy some months longer.
the dividend readJustments we have suE-
gested as being very possible In the near fr-
ture need be only such as to alarm no
stakeholder. There is not, SO far as can now
be seen, any danger Of the big roads pass
ing their dividends altogether, and this
view, taken by one financial journal, could
have no basis save in the now impossible
event of a total crop failure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
States and States.

The political astrologers who exer-
else their imaginative faculties for our
amiRble contemporaries seem to have
been trying out their powers of second
sight for promulgating so-called states
of legislative and other candidates for
The Bee to support in the impending
primaries. In every direct primary
with a multiplicity of candidates there
will doubtless be states and states.
Unfortunately, these political astrol-
ogers have not been able to agree with
one another, much less TO hit it right
with anyone else.
1t goes without saying that there
are some candidates for the various
Offices to be filled whose superior quail
ifcations are self-evident, and who
would naturally invite support from
everyone looking to the makeup of
the strongest and best ticket. For
some offices there are competing candi-
dates Of approximately equal ability
and claim, in which event anyone who
chooses between them must be gov
erned by considerations Of personality
or availability. The Bee in most cases
win have preferences as between the
candidates for republican nominations
but 1t will not have to go to any demo.
cratic paper for its list.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
Our Birthday Book
August 0, 1910.

John Dryden, the celebrated English poet,
was born August Q. 1881 and died In 17OO.
He was poet laureate In his day and earned
a burial In Westminster Abbey.
Charles Nagel, secretary Of the Depart
ment OF Commerce and Labor, was born
August ., 1888. in Texas. Before he was
appointed TO the cabinet he was one OF the
big lawyers practicing In ST. louis and
one Of the most scholarly men at the bar.
Marvin Hughitt president OF the Chicago
& Northwestern railway. Is celebrating HIS
sixty-third birthday today. He was born al
Genoa, N. Y. and has been a railroader
for more than forty years.
DR.. Rodney Waldo Bliss, physician and
surgeon. in the Continental building. was
born August 0. 1878, at York. Neb. lie
graduated In medicine from the Rush Med
teal college. ana is Instructor In the medical
department Of the University Of Nebraska
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
Martyr Of Proereaa.
Golfers Weekly

DOIueFH Weekly.
The total list of deaths I'm aviation acci-
dents up to date Is less than twenty No
one would willingly detract from the glory
of these gallant pioneers, but the public
lacks discrimination in It's sentiment. Ger
tainly neither the railroad nor steam nor
electricity was advanced to an analogous
degree Of perfection with so few fatalities.
Not mile Of steel rail but represents
dozen fatalities, not bridge over great
river but includes several dead men in its
cost Along some parts OF the transcontI-
mental railroads the unmarked graves of
obscure laborers are almost as numerous
as the ties.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
SOME OF BRYAN's "vIoroRIEs."
Peculiarities of the Peerless Brand of
Reasoning.


washington Post.
Mr.. Bryan is such a stranger to victory
that he is apt to be mistaken as to its
Identity, and what, he may cay on that
point is hardly to be accepted as con.
elusive. When he processes to see victory
behind the face OF the returns, when
a humihating defeat thus Is made to take
on the appearance OF a personal triumph,
he leaves room for doubt and hesitation.
Is his hindsight any better than that
foresight which enabled him to look de-
feat in the face year upon year, and tell
his blind following that he saw victory
Bryan says, in the Commoner, that he
fought for the initiative and referendum
fourteen years unnecessarily. He failed TO
recure a special session Of the legislature
with the view TO action that would delay
county option, whereupon he came out In
favor of county option The democratic
state convention turned him down, de-
feating his proposition, SIS to 20a But
the republican convention adopted the
initiative ana referendum. impelled to do
SO by virtue OF Bryan's fight for county
option. The swift kick he got from the
mule landed him on the elephants back.
So what cares he how hard his party
throws him down, 80 long as the re
pubiicans elevate him higher than ever
DO you follow the Bryanesque line OF
reasoning? ut will be seen, therefore,
says the commoner, that Mr.. Bryan has
reason to rejoice over the progress made
in Nebraska. II matters little what IL
done TO him. He can be happy so long
as the things he is fighting for win. and
they are winning in Nebraska"
Great 10 Bryan's "victoryr'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

when and where they have the in
clination to read.
Mr. Merchant, advertising the right
sort of goods honestly and intell-
gently in the Advertising columns of
the newspaper that goes home ia
profitable advertising.
The advertising columns Of The Bee
are open to you. will carry your mes
sage into the homes of the people.
The Bee IL home paper. It Is the
only Omaha paper that has its own de-
livery routes. II is the only paper ad-
mitted into thousands OF homes where
there are children. The home paper
is the one that is read-not skinned
over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
rare Power Of Observation.

Mr.. Roosevelt Is always interesting and
he is not least so even when he goes out
to get first-hapd information. But whether
very much valuable information can be
obtained by "whirlwind trip in an auto
mobile" through the coal regions may be
questioned. Still, he made a study of CON
ditions in Egypt through car windows
which has been treated seriously In Eng
land; he went out for n days stroll in
England and counted forty-five varieties OF
birds. and he probably saw more in the
coal regions than anybody else would have
seen In the same time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

ent organization Of men in any con
test. He has nothing OF the resource
full leadership that old Don Carlos
possessed; nothing Of the fire and fiber
that made him a dominant spirit to
which men rallied in passionate deter
minstion, and the sooner that he is
eliminated from the situation the
sooner the Church Of Rome and the
government Of Spain will be likely to
reach some sort of a settlement Of
their controversy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
ReInted Indirnntion.
New York Sun.

Turn them out" cries Mr.. Bryan. allud-
ing to the democrats In the Illinois legisla-
ture who voted to send the Hon. William
Lorimer to the senate. His indignation is
belated and seeInss forced. 1t gives the
impression that he issseelSing to rehabilitate
himself as a leader of the party by de-
nouncing the wretches. other Nominations
may be expected from Mr.. Bryan when he
can think Of something to say.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
what's the Use of KnOekings
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

When the president OF Clark university
says that girls must flirt he is not laying
down a rule OF conduct contrayening that
already laid down by the chAperon. FITS
statement is the mere recognition OF a
psychological law. and means that the
instinct that leads to flirting IL Unborn, as
Of course. Il lie. The term is so general
that II embraces almost every phase OF
conduct marking the association Of young
women and young men. They outsrow Il
in time. but this would be a queer world II
theg never had IT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Il is said John Lind. who turned
down the democratic nomination for
governor Of Minnesota. may be chosen
to the presidency of the University OF
Minnesota to succeed DR. NOrthrup.
Such a position would be q greater ex-
preston OF popular favor, after all
for 1t would seem TO come from all the
neoDle instead OF q party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

The Water board 10 asking the city
council to give it authority to sell that
SC. 500. zoe bond issue. We thought
the Water hoard was paramount to
everybody ana everything in the city
hall Why should the city council
have 10 help carry the Water board
load9
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Our old friend (by permission) /,
Edgar Howard, is against county OPP
ton, but for the county option candi-
date for United States senator. That's
Edgar's privilege. But call no one
else inconsistent hereafter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

No republican should throw his vote
away on Mayor Jim" in the coming
primary. Governor Shallenberger has
the nomination nailed down, and re-
publicans should vote in their own
party column to strengthen their own
ticket all along the line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Few Omaha people realize what a
big manufacturing institution We have
In the Union Pacific car shops. Every
enlargement of the shops means in
creased employment for labor, and in
turn increased demand for dwellings
and increased consumption of goods
sold by the retailer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

we cannot forbear TO view with more
than ordinary interest the approach
Of the hobOle skirts successor, Just
to see what it will be. which way it
will tend--for better or for worse. Il
cannot 80 very far in the latter direo-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

II the short ballot movement wants
justification 1t can obtain It for the
asking in the bed-sheet primary ballot
with which Nebraska voters have to
grapple.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Although the Douglas county demo-
cratic county convention failed to en-
dorss the candidacy of the Douglas
county democrat aspiring 10 the
United States senate, he says; IL
tender my thanks for their act. :"
Thankful. presumably, for not being
denounced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

That Massachusetts, preacher who
says base ball win be played in heaven
has made long hit that ought to
clear the bases and score several runs
for the church.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

The Nashville American says De
mocracy is strong in the faith and
confident In the leadership of Gov
ernor Patterson" That is the sort Of
faith that moves mountains, a la mus
tard seed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

A veracious yarn is abroad about
two California women charming a
snake by singing to it. Why didn't
Eve think Of that?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Japan says It has had enough war
and will not fight another, despite
Messrs. Hearst, Hobson ct al. But
what does the mikado know about it,
as compared with these experienced
prophets7
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
Science Plays ON Margins.
RroakIvn Eaa orla

Scientific estimates OF the worlds age
show a difference Of about 100000 years
between the lowest and the highest The
biologists are cagey folk. They leave
themselves sufficient margin for possible
error.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo,
who was arrested for exceeding the
auto speed iimi has been running
Wild on fiction political schedules
Cor long time
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Because Mr.. Bryan owns few hun
bred acres OF Texas land IL no sign
that he is going to leave Nebraska.
Besides, he Is. not ready to admit that
he is down and cut in Nebraska
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
Lool.. Good for a starter.

bpFlHBIIeIu ttepuDIIcah.
Postmaster-General Hitchcocks attack on
the postal deficit begins to look like busi-
ness. A deficit is never business, but kill
ing one is most emphatically business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
That's the Question.
CIeyeland T.aader

A good many of us believe with President
Taft that two months is the proper length
for the summer vacation. But what's the
use?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Subscribers leaving the city tora-
pOrarily should hsve The Zee
mailed 10 them. Address VIII be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
sTArEMENT or CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska. Douglas County. ssi
George b. Tzschuck. treasurer Of The bee
Publishing Company. being duly sworn;
complete copies OF The Daily. Morning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF July 1910 was as follows.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Such q severe storm struck Wells
ton. a suburb Of st. Louis. recently
that it shook Mayor (Rev.) Irl R..
Hicks out Of his office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
CHEEKY CHAFF.

How shall represent this railway
that has become noted for erratic divl-
dends?" asked the map maker.
Put IL down as a short ana crooked
line, ;" replied the chief.-Chicago Record
Herald. 4asi.
so Bronson doesn't play on your BAN
team any more"
No; he's married. settled down. and is
the father of twins"
II see; he has a bawl team Of his own"
Boston Transcript.
once / was hard pressed by wolves. IT'S
terrible sensation
II know how II feels. used to open
the dining room doors at a summer no
tel."--Kansas City Journal
Salesman-Here's a shoe, sir. that win fit
you like a glove. .o.
Buyer-Gloves don't fit my feet. Have you
one that will fit me like a shoef-BoEko bon
Advertiser
HOWELL see that the paper says that
the treasury department announces that
by washing paper money It win last twice
as long.
POweil--Yes, but what is a poor devil 10
do while his money 10 in the laundry
New York Press.
',Alasl" sighed the poet. ''the world does
not understand me-"
''Well, cheer up" rejoined the practical
full for, I'm sure."--Chicago News.
Friend--I say, one OF your clocks Is slow
and the others fast.
Young Lawyer-Yes / start work by the
slow one and stop by the other.--Llfe-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Old View With Alarm" and Point
With Pride" are doing overtime these
days in Kansas and Ohio. respectively
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

The duke Of Abruzzi ought at least
make hit with Father Elkins for his
tenacity, whether he wins the young
lady or not.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

II he wants to run for United States
senator by proxy 1t is up to Editor
Bryan to get busy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Ceylon is said to be suffering from
an epidemic OF snaiKs. That is one
point the colonel did not visit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

Why cannot the democrats of Ne
braska adopt ]. Adam Bede's old adj
vice to the democrats in Minnesota,
Brethren. let US love one another"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

that except in should submit
win you right IN privacy Of
Hi 90 avOrits Presori has
of he worst Of
the medicine Of ito kind that the regularly graduated
20
Ingredient Il
alcohol habfmie in
medicine
Worlds
w. Pierce, President Buffalo, N Yake the advice
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

The court house contractors are
doing better. Credit where credit is
due.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09
Army Gossip

matters Of interest on ana 1aoh
OF the Firing Line oisuasa from
the Army ana Nsvy Register.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-09

The infantry committee OF the general
staff is considering the comments OF the
quartermaster general OF the army con-
corning those articles OF apparel which
were recommended for adoption in con-
nection with the proposed infantry equip
ment. The question OF the final adoption
Of the equipment is largely confined to
these Items of dress. The quartermaster
general has not found It possible to con-
cur in the recommendation for q new
shorter overcoat or pea jacket for the in
fantry. He believes that the present gar
ment, of which there is a large stock on
hand, will answer the purpose OF the SER
vice. He did not give his approval to the
proposition of sweater, mainly on the
ground that 1t would add another article
to the list of allowances for clothing and
probably would not result in an appreciable
decrease in the number of overcoats issued.
II has been pointed out that with the
sweater there could be a diminution in the
four wooden coats and five cotton coats
which constitute the allowance of an en-
listed man during his three years period
Of enlistment. Another suggestion made by
the infantry equipment board was In
favor Of the adoption OF a neckerchief,
which article Is very generally worn by
soldiers 1t is considered by the quarter
master general that there is no vital neces-
slty for adding this article to the military
apparel. The infantry equipment board
also suggested the adoption of slipper
TO be worn by the soldier in camp after
the days marching in heavy shoes This
idea has met with considerable favor among
army officers as desirable relief and as a
protection to the feet a characteristic
which Is recognized as a contribution 10 the
mobility Of infantry. Anything which re-
duces the liability Of foot-soreness is con-
sidered Of Importance. The quartermaster
general has suggested that the present
gymnasium shoe be utilized for this Dur-
pose, It being considered that that Article
affords all the comfort of a slipper with
out the necessity Of adding another article
to the equipment