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Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
The High School Campus.

The suggestion that part of the pro
ceeds of the proposed $7EO,00O bond
issue for new buildings shall be used
to erect a manual training building
on n corner of the High School cam
pus is bringing out protests against
"defacing" this beautiful and slightly
school ground. This same question
has been up before and has always
been decided in favor of preserving
the High School campus exclusively
as a setting for the High School build
ing. When a new building was to be
erected for the Central school some
people favored putting it on one cor
ner Of the High School square in order
to save the money required to buy an
other site, but a separate site was
finally bought in the near vicinity, and
we believe no n in Omaha feels that
any mistake was made or-would have
the decision reversed now. We do not
know whether or not manual training
can be accommodated in the High
School building proper, but if it is
necessary to put up'a manual training
building distinct from the High School
building, there is no reason why it
should not take the same course as
was pursued with tho central school
and find a suitable location facing the
High School campus, but not part of it.
All this brings us back to the point
which The Bee has already raised,
namely, that before the taxpayers are
asked to vote $75O,OOO of bonds for
new school buildings, they should be
told exactly what buildings are con
templated and the maximum amount
of money to be spent on each, and this
schedule should be made part of the
bond proposition, so that the money,
when once voted, cannot be diverted
from the original purpose. These
buildings cannot be erected all at
once and school boards change from
time to time. If We are to vote school
bonds let us have a definite program
for the expenditure of the money-so
definite hat all parts of the city re-
quiring additional school accommoda
items will be assured OF having their
Immediate needs provided for.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
The Homeoomine Of Roosevelt.

In spite OF the criticism which has
been heaped upon him and all Of his
efforts, every class Of people through.
| out the United States will join in spirit
in the welcome home to be accorded
Theodore Roosevelt as he returns from
the east Whether republican or demo.
crat, %insurgent or r~eactionary. western
farmer or Wall street broker, all have
a keen admiration for the man and
respect for his ability in the various
fields Of his activity. He is without
doubt the most popular nan in the
nation today, if not in the world, and
the preparations being made for his re-
ception are widely sanctioned. The
whole people of the country are proud
of him and will extend to him a vel
coming hand.
The plan now seems to be for a
nationwide celebration. A big re-
ception will take place in New York.
A tour Of the west has been asked for
a continuation of the reception, but its
eventuality is doubtful. The chances
are that Mr., Roosevelt will prefer to
remain at home for a time at least.
But be that as it may, the west as
we'll as the east will see to II that the
Homecoming of cur only living ex-
president is one of the most notable
events Of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Far Fetched.

Our amiable democratic contempor-
airy throws another double column fit
over the disclosure brought out by the
charge of bad faith by the late Senator
Plat against Former President Har-
rison of an alleged Incidental offer by
Plat during the campaign Of 1888 to
raise 100000 for the campaign fund
in consideration Of being permitted to
name, the secretary of the interior,
which IL tells us lis a revelation full
of interest because OF its indirect bear
ing on the Ballinger Investigation. -
This is about as far fetched a cry as
could possibly be imagined, and the
suggestion that cabinet offices have
been put on the bargain counter and
bid off at auction, either under the
Harrison administration or any subse-
1uent administration. is without ques,
ton. pure mendacity. whether Mr.
Ballinger shall prove to be the right
man in the right place OF not, no one
with any knowledge of the facts would
contend that consideration OF campaign
contributions determined the choice OF
cabinet members by Mr.. Taft.
For the first time In our political
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Our Birthday Book
nEaroh Is, 1910.

st. Clair McKelway, editor of the Brook
lyn Eagle, was born March 15, 1876, at
Columbia, Miss. He is recognized as one
OF the most forceful journalists in active
newspaper work, and was among the
speakers at one Of the Omaha club ban
quets a few years ago,
l.. H, Bailey, director Of the Agriculture
college at Cornell university and member
Of President Roosevelt's Country Life com
mission, is So. Professor Bailey was born
in Michigan and started out as professor
Of agriculture in Michigan university.
Wallace Irwin. who writes humorous
poetry for weekly and monthly magazines,
is celebrating his S5th birthday anniver-
sary. and If he perpetrates more poetry
1t will, at least, be good poetry. He used
to be in newspaper work in San Francisco.
but is now located in New York.
George p. Bemls, former mayor of
Omaha is y today. Ex-mayor Bemis first
came here as private secretary Of George
Francis Train. He is widely Travelled and
widely read, and is now engaged in the
real estate business as the George p.
Bemis Real Estate company, with offices
in the Brandeis building.
James Clark Young, signal engineer on
the Union Pacific. was born March 10, 1878
In Washington. He entered the service OF
the Southern Pacific in 1879, and by sue
~cessive promotions has come into his pres
ent position.
Robert b. Carter, the building c%ontrac-
tor, is 80 today. Mr.. Carter was assistant
city building inspector for three years and
building inspector for three years, CON
GLIDING his service in 1903. since which time
he has been doing general contracting.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
DIMINISHING FARM EXPORTS.
Worldwide Effect of Decreased Sur,
plus In United states.
Wall Street Journal.

Wall Street Journal.
Slowly but surely the proportion OF
farm products to our total exports ,s al
minishing. In 1S5l-55 1t was SO4 per cent
Twenty years later it had become 7s 2 ner
cent. From 1875 to 1885 the share of farm
products in exports was practically STA
tionary. But thereafter the decline hogan
to be more rapid. In 1S9l-s5 the proportion
was TAI per cent, and in 19O1-O5 It was at
its lowest, or GA per cent.
What does this charge imply? First
that our population Is increasing so ran
Idly as to enable us to spare less for an
exportable surplus. Secondly, it means
that our manufactures are playing a large
role in the total value OF exports. And.
thirdly, It means that the importing coun
tries Of the world have, to a greater ey-
tent during this half century, become less
dependent upon tho United States for a
supply of breadstuffs. Within this perlod.
Australasia. Argentina. and Canada have
all come to the front as exporters of
breadstuffs on a scale large enough 70
alter fundamentally our own position in
international exchange.
This holds good for nearly everything hut
cotton. Cotton alone binds us TO the old
regime. In fact, our enormous exports Of
wheat from 1875 to 1895, a momentous
period of twenty years, did much to force
continental Europe from agriculture to
seek salvation in manufacturing. This
revolutionary influence from our wheat sur
plus is nv hrgely gone, but the effects
Of the change are still traceable in the
institutions, policies, and the peoples Of the
old world, in nearly every codntry west Of
the Russian frontier.
Nowhere have the effects been so great
as at home, because OF the power Of a con-
tinuous agricultural surplus to draw capital
and labor from foreign countries into the
United States for the development Of It's
natural resources.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
o N DISTURB THEM.

S. e. Kiser in the Record-Herald.
Never be a peace dlsturber for amuse-
ment Of your own;
Do not aggrayate a bulldog that is gnaw-
Don't disturb a mule to witness how his
hind feet may be shown
They live longest who are willing to let
well enough alone.
Don't disturb them, don't disturb them,
If they do not bother you.
But peacefully continue on your way;
Never start out hunting trouble,
You will find It If you do.
There always is a painful price to pay
For getting gay.
II your wife is calmly sleeping when YOU
stumble home at night
Don't disturb her by commanding her to
rise and strike q light:
Let her sleep away serenely while you try
with all your might
To get into your pyjamas and creep softly
out OF sight.
Don't disturb her. don't disturb her,
If she's not disturbing you,
But silently tip-toe yourself away;
Never start out hunting trouble, a.
You will find It II you do,
There always is a painful price TO pay
For getting gay.
Don't disturb the busy burglar, who Is
rummagtng around,
II ne asks you, tell him kindly where tho
silver may be found;
Do not foolishly endeavor to be on him at
a bound,
warlike sound.
Don't disturb him, don't disturb him,
II he's not disturbing you,
Pull the blankets up and try to fade away
Never start out hunting trouble,
You will find It II you do,
always is a painful price to pay
For getting gay
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Agreement ON One Point.

According to one, Walter Brown, Of Wash
ington, who testified before Mr.. Lodges
committee, the price Of pork is high be-
cause a recent wheat corner doubled the
price of bran. According to other authori-
ties the price is high because the price Of
corn is high. According to still others the
price is high on account of the scarcity Of
hogs. And according to even a greater num-
Der Of people, the price is high because
the traffic manages somehow or other to
bear it. But you will note the perfect I'M
animity about the price being high.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

The recoun OF the vote in South
Omaha puts out OF the running the
present police commissioner, who was
seeking a democratic nomination for
the city council. This makes 1t GER
tain that all three Of Governor shaIlen-
berger's police commission appointees
for South Omaha will step down and
out with the expiration Of their terms.
1t is to be presumed that Governor
Shallenberger appreciates the compli-
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
A K OF SMILES.

The speech of that departing senator Is
said to have been unique, almost unparal-
leled in the ANIMALS Of the senate"
II heard it," remarked Senator Wombat
1T was unique, He didn't want anything"
-Pittsburg Post.
Uncle Ezra-Time was when n farmer
had everything he needed right on his own
farm.
Uncle ~Eben-Right We are, Ezra! But Of
late years, there amt a month passes
but my wife's got to go to the store after
Madge-What makes you think Charley
has a tobacco heart?
Marjorie-He seems to card more for his
old pipe than he does for me.-Judge.
Madame, l thought l would tell you 1
met your husband a while ago, as / heard
quarreled with
oh, sir, tell me-was my poor william
shot?"
No, madame; your poor William was
only half shot. baltimore American.
Mrs. Uppersett takes such great inter-
est In her baby"
Yes; she says she was delightfully."- sur
prised when IT. came, as she had obtained
her ideas about babies from the comic sup
PIGMENTS, you know"-Puck
hr9ie II TC4aE-+---1fo rUErsarh
"Dearie," said Mrs. Newlywed, i've kept
our household accounts all right this year,
but there's one item that puzzles me. I've
set down Sl9.lO, and 1 can't make out
thing you gave me for something"
Lets see,' answered Mr.. N. why,
dearest, that's all right. The 1910 is what
year this s."-Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
PRESIDENTIAL SPEECHES.
Record of President Taft Notable for
and Frankness.

Record of President Taft Notable for
Number and Frankness.
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
Some statistical person has figured out
that In the first year of his administration
President Taft made 34S speeches.. The
highest record that his predecessor had in
any one year was 242 speeches, and Mr..
Roosevelt was always ready to reach the
public. In all this amplification Of pub
Lefty something has been lost of the dig
nifty of reserve that often becomes public
characters. 1t is possible for a president
to talk too much. When President Taft
had concluded his amazing journey, COW
ering, we believe, some 1900 miles, he
seemed to have absolutely freed his mind
Of all its thoughts bearing on current
problems. The result of this was to leave
nothing new to put into his annual mes
sage and accordingly the country found it
q tame document.
Z Would it be possible for any man to
make several hundred consecutive and
forced speeches without saying some things
that would later return to plague him?
We very much doubt it. President Har-
rison had the best gift at making little
speeches on a tour of any president, per-.
haps in all the long line of them. Presi-
dent Taft is not so gifted as a public
speaker, and in making 34S speeches a year
he could scarcely avoid disclosing at times
what James A. Garfield once called the
staggerings Of his mind"-that Is, the
revelation Of matters not quite licked into
shape.
But the impression which President
Taft's many speeches has left upon the
country is that of an honest f%rankness,
Joined with the intention to do his best
and to take the consequences. 1t is rather
more likely that as this administration pro-
ceeds 1t will slowly, perhaps, but none the
less surely, command public confidence,
because of the clear honor and the right
infant % tba ~ 90 H. baoa 80 -
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
A TRIUMPH OF COMPETITION.
Rivalry Spurs Development OF Auto
mobile Industry.
Cleveland Leade

WTUTU IEWWVTs
The splendid development of the automo-
bile industry In the United States, in the
last few years, is one of the most striking
demonstration ever made of the value of
competition, and plenty of It, in stimulat-
ing industrial and commercial progress.
From the first there has been the keenest
possible rivalry in the making and sale OF
motor vehicles. The struggle for leader
ship has covered everything, 1t has been
waged on motive power, equipment. dura-
billty and cost. Il has included repairs,
running expenses, speed and beauty, No
detail has been forgotten. The spur OF
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Colonel Tanning writes from Rome
that he has been traversing pavements
laid nearly 5000 years ago. If he
would come home and go over some of
our pavements he will think they we're
laid at least 5000 years ago, and not
cleaned since they we're laid.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Extending the fire limits will not
pull down the old shacks that now dis
figure the business district of Omaha,
but it will prevent the erection of new
shacks and the necessity of their sub
sequent removal.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

1t is said hat Andrew Carnegie was
recently surprised to find that he had
overlooked a little matter Of $1,000
600, having forgotten all about 1t.
Such a little affair as that, with the
surprise which must follow, might
have been enough to make any other
mar jump head first into the Missouri
river by way Of celebrating.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Now that Germany is building a
monster airship which will carry sixty
passengers, Great Britain is due to
have another attack Of hysteria and a
war scare nightmare.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Colonel Bryan has given the assur-
ance that he would not take any part
in the senatorial race as between Con-
gresham Hitchcock and other demo
cratic candidates equally loyal. Yes,
but what as between candidates who
have been more loyal?
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Young Mr.. Knox says, Il believe /
am able to carr enough for the two of
us" But look here, 1t is not a case of
believe" after the marriage ceremony
lit is a case of have to earn enough
Tor the two OF us"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Incredible statesmanship.
New York Sun

Tn Hon. James Gordon, lately a senator
in congress from Mississippi. was a Joy
and remains a wonder. lie actually voted
according to what seemed TO him the weight
voted on the republican side. That such a
man could get into the senate, even by
appointment, seems still incredible
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Please note that Congressman Hitch
cocks announcement of his candidacy
for United States senator in his own
paper occupies the space usually given
to the cartoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

1t does not seem to make much diff.
ference to Paulhan, the French avia-
tor, whether the wind blows or not
when he flies. But there is nearly al
ways n mistake with a final amen to
1t in such cases.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

What it would cost to hold a special
election in Omaha to vote bonds would
pay the interest on 100000 for a
year. A special election will be a
costly luxury unless there is something
depending on it so urgent that we
would lose more than that by waiting
for the regular election In the fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

over in Iowa a seed corn special is
to follow up the work of seed testing
to make sure against crop failure
through the planting OF poor corn.
What's the matter with a seed corn
special for Nebraska?
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

The number of heiresses to the
Swope millions in Kansas City is GER
tainly cause for wonder The number
of a rich mans relatives multiplies
fast after his death.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
70 Comfort Worth Mentioning.

DI, LUUIo NIOUU-JCUIUUIdI,
A profound silence is being noticed ir
democratic papers in regard to the fact
that the postal bank bill received the solid
republican vote in the senate. Not q
crumb Of insurgency was left to console the
editors who expected so much from it.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

only additional information he gives is
that the republican ofnceholder"
holds a state ONCE in Lincoln. Edgar
has made a brave show OF u~ncovering
a great conspiracy, but when II comes
to naming the men he win funk most
m~iserably, just as he has several times
before on similar occasions.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

1t is noticeable that every time the
"Old guard" at Albany wins a battle
over Governor Hughes it adds greatly
to the governors popularity.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
The Homeless Ones,

That debate In congress on the proposal
to buy houses for our ambassadors abroad
revives the good story of Joe Choate and
the London bobby who suspected him and
demanded why he didn't go home. Said
Choate: "My dear sir, l haven't any home;
the American ambassador"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

A Missouri doctor advocates the
ehloroforming Of hopeless idiots. but II
the Jury, which condemns them, were
to go only on actions there would be
danger OF q fearful slaughter at GER
tain seasons OF the year,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Effect al niet.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
II there's anything in the theory that
the diet affects the flesh, Richard Strauss,
composer of 'saiome" and 'Elektra," has
been living upon cold storage eggs and
overripe beef.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Khartoum is planning to give Theo-
dore Roosevelt a warm time. The
temperature there was 1O5 in the
shade the other day and bids fair to
keep 1t up for a month or more.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

The Chantecler hat has reached this
country and poultry raisers will take
warning to look out for their Wyan-
dotte ROSTERS.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Instead Of coming TO the front with
the names Of the prominent demo
cratic lawyer" and the well known re-
publican oficeholder" hired by the or
porations to FIX" all the candidates
for state senator from Nebraska this
year, Edgar Howard crawishes and
backs up and asks for more time. The
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

If an expert. is needed to examine
Commander Peary's record, DR.. Cook
ought to know when "a record is
phoney.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Now IL those fruit buds will only
hang on a little while longer we will be
able to kill the peach crop this year as
many times as ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Turn ON the Cas-,
Chicago News.

One of the unpleasant features connected
with the life Of a United States supreme
court justice is that one has to decide such
questions as the nominal life or death of
the greatest trusts that ever ~asphyxiated
an opponent.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

1t has been decided to equip the army
with small arms hereafter manufacturer
with knurled or %roughened butt plates, in
place OF the smooth plates heretofore used.
The new plate will tend to prevent the
rifle from slipping on the shoulder when
in the firing position, and 1t will not pro-
duce material reflection in sunlight. This
contemplated change In the butt plate has
been before the ordnance officers for some
time, and the new plate is adopted to have
careful consideration OF all phases Of the
subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Awaiting the Masters Voice,
Pittsburg Dispatch.

Nebraska democrats admit that they do
not know what they will do in the coming
campaign. Mr.. Bryan will be home in a few
and tell them.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Philadelphia Press.
1t is distressing to learn that the Ameri-
can people have suffered a loss of S125.55 by
reason Of oxidation in the normal weight OF
a coinage of 800. 0Oo, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

S~ubscribera leaving the city tenn
~pOrariIX should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often an requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

one Of the most important decisions rem
dered by the comptroller is that which holds
that the deposits OF enlisted men in the
army and navy are not exempt from liza
bility FOR debts TO the United States. 1t
has hitherto been regarded that such de-
posits were exempt. This is a far-reaching
decision and as a result OF II any indebted
ness on a final statement, in excess Of pay
and allowance due the individual. will be
deducted from any deposits that he might
have made.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

The German airship line will charge
$55 for a thirty-mfle trip. What do
you know about Germany's 2-cent fare?
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

AS a mea for working free adyer-
Using for Council, Bluffs the successive
mike" trials will be voted an unquali-
fed success
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Judge Kenesaw Mountain Lands has
just fined a Chicago man $500 for
selling oleomargarine, Nothing cheap
about oleo at that price.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

The weather man seems to be doing
his best to bring out the green in time
for st. Patrick's day.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Something of a paradox in the
100000 fire in a New York ~fireproof
building. the blaze due to spontaneous
combustion.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
Army Gossip

matters % interest or ana aoR
OF h Firing Line Cleaned from
the Army ana NAVY Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

omaha's present fire limits were es-
tablished in 1894 Now is the time to
enlarge.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County. as:
George y. Tzschuck. treasurer Of The
Bee Publishing Company. being duly
sworn. says that the actual number OF
full and complete copies OF The Daily,
Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month Of February. 1910. was
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

Treasurer.
subscribed In my presence and sworn to
petore me this 28th day of February, 1910.
ODER HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15

About the only CONSTRUCTION which the
War department will be able to do during
the next fiscal year as a result OF legisla-
tion. at this session Of congress is that for
target range at Sparta, Wis. and on the
military reservation Of Fort D. A. Russell,
Wyo. These two projects involve an ex-
penditure of 1900, and the quartermaster's
department is now at work on the plans
and specifications for the construction and
equipment Of the ranges Under the terms
Of the army bill it will be possible to begin
the work Immediately, as the appropriation
is available when the bill becomes a law.
The work includes at Sparta the c%onstruc-
ton of a concrete store house, portable
railroad, and improvements on camp sites
for water and sanitation and at Fort ID. A.
Russell the completion of the range. OF
the available appropriation, $4,000 is to be
expended at Sparta and the remainder at
Fort d. A. Russell.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-15
rERMs oF suBscRIPrIoN.

Entered at omaha postofnce as second
class matter.