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Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
Edmunds On the 1ncom. Tax.

A letter from ex-senator George F.
Edmunds opposing the pending income
tax amendment and setting forth the
reasons for this opposition on the part
of that veteran statesman who still
ranks among our foremost constitu-
tional lawyers and %jurists, has been
given to the public through a newspa-
per published in his old Vermont
home, and is serving as a text for no
little comment on the subject. Mr..
Edmunds takes the position strongly
that the proposed vesting Of authority
in congress to levy an INCOME tax with
out conforming to the requirement Of
proportionality to population threatens
a complete disjointure OF the relations
between the federal and state govern
ments and upsets one Of the basic prin-
ciples incorporated into the constitu-
ton by the founders of the republic
for the express purpose Of preventing
encroachment on states rights.
Mr.. Edmunds lays stress on the pro-
hibition imposed on congress against
levying direct taxes except by appor-
tionment among the several states ac-
cording to their respective populations,
but the weakness Of the argument lies
in the fact that at the time the consti-
tuition wal adopted there was nothing
anywhere resembling a modern income
tax, and the whole distinction Of direct
or indirect taxes resting on the de1ni-
tions given by Adams Smith then
prevalent has been since rejected by
political economists and students of
finance. The so-called direct taxes at
that time which were common we're
the poll tax and the tax on land, and
the supreme court has more than once
upheld taxes imposed by congress un-
q~uestionably direct, in SO far as being
borne by the person who hrst pays
them, on the ground that they were
not within the contemplation of the
constitution-makers when4hey framed
the limiting clause.
No one will dispute the assertion
that giving congress power to levy an
income tax works for GENERALIZATION by
strengthening the federal government
as compared with the state govern
ments. But the republican party has
never been opposed to needed central
~ization. The force of that argument
must weigh, II It weighs at all, with
the states of the solid south, which
have always been sticklers for states
rights and had the better of 1t orig
inally by being allowed to count only
thFee-fifths of the negroes in the pop.
ulation basis for direct a apportion.
ment. AS we have said before, a sep.
arate and distinct question will arise
later If the income tax amendment IL
adopted as to whether 1t is desirable
to make the income tax a part of the
regular fiscal system of the federal
government rather than to keep it in
reserve exclusively as an emergency
source of revenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

A letter written to the New York
World by some one living in jerks.
vile, N. Y, says:
This is a farm dairy section. Day labor
on the farm is 81 a day. 1t was 81 ten
years ago; II was 81 twenty years ago,
and it was 81 thirty years ago. How will
any one explain that?
If 1t is true that farm labor ear be
had in New York state for 81 a day,
it certainly needs explanation. But the
remedy is plain. Take Horace Greeley's
advice and go west, young man"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
WAITING For THE VERDICT.
Looked For Decision tn Noted Trust
Cases.
Springfield Republican.

Springfield Republican.
The United States supreme court Tess-
sembles from the midwinter recess next
Monday. There is a bare possibility that
1t will then hand down its decision in the
Tobacco trust case, but this is not gem
orally expected, and the belief is prevalent
in Washington that the court will hold
back a decision until the similar Standard
oil case has been heard. and will then
decide the two together. This would carry
the matter over until spring, and poss.b bly,
to next fall. II, then, business intends to
wait until the antitrust law has been
cleared up by these decisions, before forg-
ing ahead in full confidence, 1t may have
mapped out a long period Of slow times
for itself. But the chances are in that
case that it will soon tire Of waiting and
conclude to treat the situation as doubt
full or hostile only to those combinations
Of capital which are employing arbitrary
devices, such as exclusive trade contracts,
to establish a monopolistic position.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

1usly for foreign outlets, and it would
surely be folly to try to supply other
countries with foodstufrs at a loss. The
time is still distant when we shall not
have flour n cereals to export. but
the United States occupies in this re-
spect a much more Independent posi-
ton than It used to, and will not yield
the foreign market because Of inability
10 meet competition.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
Our Birthday Book
February 40, 1910

Or. Howard A. Kelly, the famous sur
geon. was born February 20, 1883, at Cam
den, NJ. Y. DIT. Kelly is now located In
Baltimore, where he maintains a private
hospital for his patients. He. is recognized
as an authority in his special branch of
surgical work.
Brlgadier General Ernest A. Darlington,
inspector general Of the United States
army, was born in South Carolina, Febru-
airy 20. 1858. General Darlington was with
the Seventh Cavalry under General Custer
In the campaign against the Sioux in 1916
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
wan They De Missed
baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
Referring to the coming reception OF the
distinguished traveller on his return from
Africa, we shall regret to learn that there
is any dispute among Senator Chandler,
Mr.. Poultney Bigelow, Judge Alton b..
Parker and Rev. William ]. Long as to
who shall read the address Of welcome at
the pier.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

According to a Boston historian,
Patrick Henry was a mo account" and
was unreliable, Samuel Adams and
John Hancock we're defaulters and
Benjamin Franklin was a thief. That
is doing pretty we'll all at once, but it
would seem that otherwise these men
toned gentlemen have fairly clear and
creditable records.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Agriculture experts declare that
every acre of cultivated land in Ne,
braska can be made to double its pres,
ent yield of farm produce by more In.
telligent application of labor and capt
tai. When it comes to natural re-
sources Nebraska will not have to play
second fiddle to any state of equal
area in the union.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
Must old Friends Part.

New York Sur.
have followed Bryan and fought with
MN Tor many years. I can do SO no more,
COWBOY Mayor Dahlman OF Omaha.
These assertions Of old friends are bit
ter but the door OF opportunity is not
closed to Mr.. Bryan. II he cannot con.
vert the democratic party to cold water
ne may run for president a fourth time as
the candidate Of the drys.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

A letter in the Commoner from
Colonel Bryan contains this sage OBJ
seTvation:
Kingston is slowly recovering from the
earthquake, but the destruction of property
must have been considerable.
We think SO, too,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

The shallowness of the ordinary Gel
ebration is illustrated by Georgia crow
ing that not a train has been late on
any Of her railway lines for a week.
The peculiar thing about it is that
Georgia railroads have no timetables.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

AS poet laureate. Alfred Austin has
written a birthday poem to her
majesty, Queen Alexandra. Another
one of the penalties royalty has to
endure.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

The federal prisoner, enroute from
Alaska, who jumped into the ocean in
attempting TO escape, is said to have
felt his ardor cool as SOC as he struck
the water.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Senator jeff Davis Of Arkansas
has thrown a spasm over the discovery
that Senator Owen OF Oklahoma car
ries the smell OF Standard Oil about
him. Respectfully referred to Edgar
Howard, who may have to put demo-
cratic Oklahoma in the same class
with corrupt and corporation-ridden
lear old Mississippi.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Astronomers give it out that the in
habitants of Mars have dug a canal
1000 miles long this last year. 1t
might be a good idea to send q deIega-
ton Of congressman there to get ideas
to assist Colonel Goethals.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Encouragement sometimes comes at
unexpected places. The cost of flu
nerals in Long Island has been lowered
so that a man need not die beyond his
means.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

II the eastern woman finally gets
out Of paying her taxes because she
does not vote, look out for a crush of
millionaires around the court, which
gives her immunity, with applications
for Acknowledgement.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
Where Douht Vnnishes.
WashinRtnn Herald

mr.. tart may be right or wrong about
the enactment Of certain proposed laws
or the repeal Of certain old ones, but there
can be no doubt that he is e~ternally and
everlastingly correct about the righteous
ness of enforcing existing laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

. The original Uncle Tom Of Harriet
Beecher Stowe fame is now living in
the Old Soldiers home in Vermont,
What business has he to be alive when
the book and every old barn -storming
theatrical company in the country long
ago killed him on?
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

An eastern financial journal dis
ousses Stock Exchange Evils" It
shows progress to have them ever ad-
nit that there may be such a thing as
stock exchange evils.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Commander Peary is worrying about
his lack OF words. 1t would naturally
worry anyone to be at a loss for words
that sell at $1.20 per.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Eggs, which are now being shipped
here from Europe, are said to be Just
as fresh as American eggs; but that is
not necessarily saying much for Euro
pean &
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Some OF the New York Legislators
who are shocked that m of their
number is accused Of selling his vote
for $1,000 may merely be d%ispleased
at his having cut prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Without fear OF contradiction, we
feel free to assert that the alarms
about the sleeping sickness catching
Mr.. Roosevelt during his %sojourn in
Africa have proved to be entirely In
founded.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Ex-President zelaya is now going to
expose things. He is writing a book,
and It might be said that he has 10.
No Chautauqua circuits are open to
him.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
Cheap Consolation.

indianapolis News.
But when contemplating that Pullman
melon Just remember that nobody can com
pei you to pay 81 for the privilege OF being
uncomfortable all night when you are
travelling. Besides, you can be Just as un.
comfortable II you sit up.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

~fection. Here's their answer: supply anC
demand, production Of gold, trusts, labor
unions and household Extravaganza
Thankst
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Even II New York is a graveyard for
preachers, a good many of them seem
to enjoy demonstrating the salaries
they get for being dead ones.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Another worlds record broken. Re-
cent excavations have developed a HUI
man appendix seven inches long.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Septimus--How is your little girl, Mrs,
Smith?
Mrs. smith-My little boy is quite well,
| thank you. 4.
Septimus-Oh, It's a boyl l knew 1t wae]
one or the other.-Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

BubscribeTs leaving the city tenn.
POrarflS hOUId have h nee
mailed to them. Address VIII bs
changed M often - requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

1t is suggested that in the number
Of revolutions Nicaragua has beaten
the other nations Of the earth all to
pieces.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Considering the number Of flurries,
1t is a wonder the weather bureau has
never been investigated.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

James r. Keene says the reason for
the collapse of the Hooking Valley
pool was that the members were hogs
at S9.25 per cwt.?
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

1t seems that the suffragettes OF
England have recently discovered a lit
tie dehcette in their treasury depart
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Wigg-The man who loves a woman can't
help being elevated.
Wagg-And the man who loves more
than one is apt to be sent up, too,-Phila-
delphia Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
Profits from NATURAL Laws.

The Pullman company's extra dividend
Of f20,OOo,OOO may also be attributed to the
working OF natural laws. People must
sleep.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

1t is worth while remembering that
other cities besides Omaha get their
water supply from the Missouri river.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

A New York newspaper has raised
the cry that that city has the dirtiest
streets in the world. That writer has
o visited Omaha this winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

The report that high kicking caused
the death of a Nebraska man ought to
be a warning to all kickers.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

No, the new "Chanticler" hats are
not specially designed for the spring
chickens rather than for the old hens,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
PURE MINERAL
SPRING WATER.

Our firm has for 20 years been head
quarters for all kinds of Mineral Waters.
We are carload buyers and distributors
of several kinds and handle over 100 kinds
altogether. We enumerate a few:
Crystal Lithta Excelsior Springs 5gal.
jug .s.'''''.''' ..s''.. $3.50 VN'Vy
Salt SUPPER Excelsior Springs) gal
jug .....'''' .'.'. $500 '~esoo
Diamond Lithia Water, y gal. bot. 400,
l doH. ......,'..,.. ...,. .''s's .VA,Oo
Sulpho Saline Water, ut. bottle &C.. a5o
/ dozen ......'... '@1;ao
Regent Water, iron, at. bottle . a5e
Carlsbad sprudel wasser, bottle Doc
French vichy Water, at. bottle 49,. 400
Appollinaris Water, qts., pts. and Splits
at lowest prices.
Allouez Magnesia Water, at. bottle Also
Buffalo Lithia Water, y gal. bottle SOC
Colfax Water, Y gal. bottle ....... ;35c
Return allowance for bottles and jugs.
Delivery free in Omaha, Council Bluffs
and South Omaha.
Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co
Corner 10th anG Dodge BITS.
Owl Drug Co.
1eth and Harney SITS.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

There is a poor mans court in Ber-
lin which no lawyer is allowed to
enter. 1t is very probably a court of
Justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
srATEMENT or CrRcULATIoN.

state OF Nebraska, Douglas County. S.
George b. Tsschuck, treasurer OF The Bee
Publishing Company. being duly sworn.
tays that the actual nunnoeT Of full ana
somplete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening ana Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF January. 1910. was as follows;
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Chicago manufacturers. jobbers and
retailers have solved the cost OF living
problem with perfect unanimity and salts
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

What do you call 1t when you worship
a debutante?
Buddhism ."-Harvard Lampoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

shame on you! You came home last
night actually tipsy."
$50 ! did, my dear. | just couldn't re-
slst the pleasure Of seeing two of you at
once.'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

"Why does Miss Pry apply for a posi-
ton on the census? She doesn't need to
do any work"
That question is just like an obtuse
man. You know Miss Pry well enough
to know that she would be in the seventh
heaven with power to compel the other
women in the neighborhood to tell her
their ages."-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
DOMESTIC
1sth and Harney Sta

She-Now, dear, for my sake, make some
sacrifice this Lent. Give up some pleas
ures, Won't you?
He-I win, my darling. I'll give up bring
ing you candy.-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

She-History repeats itself, you know.
He-Not always. You never heard OF 6
man clipping more than once, did your
Yonkers Statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Yes, the first of every week 1 give my
wife half my salary"
"Well?'
And she gets the other half before this
week is up."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

Entered a, Omaha DOStOffice as second
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

VICTOR RosRwArER, EDITOR
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
1RE ATMOSPHERE.
Without lt There Would Exist a Queer
 State of Affairs.

Without lt There Would Exist a Queer
 State of Affairs.
 Without the atmosphere besides the inconvenience to breathing, a great many peculiar things would be obsery- ed that would seem very eXtraordi- nary to us The sun would rise straight up in the morning into sky as black as ebony, traverse a black sky and sink down to rest at night into black bed. No beautiful glories of the sunset and sunrise would ap- pear. no blueness of the heavens be seen, no red sun gradually growing brighter. but one that would rise as a fiery orb and remain thus all day. No twilight and no daybreak could cheer us, for there would be nothing to diff fuse the light.
 Unless the sun shone directly on a thing we could not see 1t. Thus our houses would have to be made of some transparent substance or else be artlRcially lighted in the daytime. No soothing shades would appear In the landscape, but everything would stand out boldly and clearly, every object casting dense black shadows that would render invisible any one enter ing them. No voice or music could be heard, for there would be no medium to carry it. No birds or Insects could lit about ln the trees and above usr for there would be nothing to enable them to utilize their wing motion. No clouds would be seen In the intensely black sky, and no thunderstorms or high winds would be possible No vegetation could exist, and no animal could live. In fact, this old earth would be as dead as Hector as far as activity was concerned.
 Yet this is the exact condition of affairs on the moon, which has no at mosphere and consequently suffers ev- cry one of these disadvantages.
 It is rather interesting to contem- plate the successive events on the earth it the atmosphere should be quickly removed. The first thing that would probably happen is that every animal, insect, fish, bird and plant would suffer a violent explosion, for each contains air at a pressure of df- teen pounds to the square inch on the outside, which Is balanced by an equal pressure on the Inside and would rush outward on the first pressure being removed This can be shown by plac- ing the hand over an air pump and gradually exhausdng the air. The part exposed win gradually swell. Another Illustration is when a tornado sweeps round a house, taking the outside air away for an instant If the house Is closed the windows and doofs will be blown outward with enormous force, and sometimes the sides themselves of the house are blown in all directions. Chicago Record Herald.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
walIaok on tho salIst.

The late Lester WallacI once told a story of his sdll more famous father, James w., that as either an actor or a manager he could never tolerate the ballet even where 1t was seemingly necessary according to custom as part of an entertainment or in the opera.
 One day there came to him a friend, a man about town. who said. My dear Wallack. it Is very curious that you do not see the beauties of imagination shown by the poses of the ballet" Co., ing on in this strain, the visitor at last wore out the patience of the actor manager, who replied
 Look here, it is bad enough to stand these absurdides in an opera; but though l can comprehend people sing ing their joys, | am hanged if l can their dancing their grlefs."
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11

W.lNTED-At once, reliable repr,
 sentatlyes in this vicinity to look after renewals and new subscriptions, pat or whole time. for the fastest growing magazine in Amelica. Liberal salary ;pd commiss. .oas. Live men and wo- men make $35 to $15O a month Ap- pOintments now being made. Write immediately to Director of Circulation HANIPTONs MAGAZINE, 66 West 25th. St. New York City Ct
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
The Judqe's Advice.

In sentencing a forger of banknotes to death an English judge said, 'I can hold out no hope to you for mercy here, and i must urge you to make preparation for another world, where hope you may obtain that mercy which a cue regard to the credit of our paper currency forbids you to hope for here"
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
lGENaWLEDGE T
Alaskan Has to Bow to the Ineyi table-seores of Endorse
 ments Prove 1t.

LaDlG--SCoIe6 or EiS0lSS-
 ments Prove 1t.
 After reading the public statement Of this feEow-sufferer given below, you must come to this conclusion: A remedy which cured years ago, which has kept the kidneys in good health since, can be relied upon to perform the same work in other cas- es, Read this:
 R. c. Fenton, 89O5 N. Cheyenne St. Tacoma, Wash, says: q gave a state ment for publication, telling of my ex perience with Deans Kidney Pills som years ago and am now pleased to confirm all then said in their favor, was afflicted with kidney trouble and finally became so bad off that I was obliged to give up my work. I had dull, heavy pains through my kidneys and on one occasion I was confined to my bed for almost a month. The unnatural condition of the kidney secretions also plainly de noted that my kidneys needed atten- ton. When l learned of Doan's Kid ney Pills, I procured a box and be- gan their use. l felt great relief from the first and before long my trouble was entirely disposed of. l have since had no return of kidney complaint"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
FREE AND ACCEPTED WAGONS

Regular meetings of White Pass Lodge, No. 11S. Free and Accepted Masons, second and fourth Fridays of each month, at 8 p. m. sharp, at Ma sonic hall, 225 Fourth avenue.
 Sojourning and visiting members are requested to meet with us.
 A. P. DRAPEs secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
Too Harsh.

"Wretched woman! You took ad- vantage of my hospitality to steal my husbandr'
 Pardon me, but is 1t exactly steal ing where a guest, wishing a souvenir of an agreeable visit, carries away with her some trldlng thing which her hostess gives every token of caring little for?"-Life.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
rRA1EaNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

Regular meetings of skagway Aerie No. 25, Fraternal Order of Eagles first and third Wednesdays in each month, in their hall on Fifth Avenue, at s:SO D. 10. sharp.
 All members are requested to be present and visiting brothers are in' Hted to attend.
 HENRY A. RHODE, Worthy Pres.
 J. NJ. Keller, Worthy secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
 ORDER oF ELks.

skagway Lodge No. 4s1, B. P. O. Ell,s, holds It's regular sessions at s:OO D. m. every Thursday evening at its hall on Sixth avenue.
 A cordial invitation Is extended t, all visiting brothers.
 FRED. CALLARMAN, secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
A consultation.

Gladys-Well what did Miss pr. Cleyerton say was the cause of your extreme paleness? Grace-Well, she has described to me a hat and waist that will go beautifully with it.-Har. pers Bazar.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
DIRECTORY OF FRATERHAL SOCIETIES
ARcTlc BROTHERHOOD.

Regular meetings of Camp skag- way, No. 1, every Tuesday at S;sO o'clock sharp, in A. B. hall, Broad way.
 Visiting brothers are cordially ip. ylted.
 J. W. Grashel, A. c. F. J. Rosenberg, A. R.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11
LAoIEs OF THE mAccAeEEs.

Regular reviews of Hive No. 2, La. dies of the Maccabees will be held he first and third Tuesdays in the month at p. m sharp, in their hall on Sixth avenue.
 All visiting members are cordially invited.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11

AGENTS wanted for a high class beautifully printed and Illustrated dol lar-a-year woman's magazine. Com
 mission fifty cents on each dollar subscription. Write for agents Free outfit American Home Monthly. 27 Spruce Street. New York. eos 1St
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11

You can spend a pleasant half hour In a game of Pool or English Bh Hards. The Board Ot Trade has the best tables in skagway. Drop in we'u be glad to SC you.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11

Hand decorated cups and saucers. plates. trays, bon bons. chocolate pots. creamers and sugars, with the most beautiful designs ever brought to Alaska. are being offered by Keru as suggestions for Christmas gifts
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11

None better or purer than Gibson Rye and Val BIatz Beer. orders by Phone promptly delivered.
 The Mascot
The daily Alaskan., 1910-01-11

French Brlar Pipes, Meerschaum Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco Pouches at TONY DoRTERo'S.