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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

The Des Moines Capital says it is
not perturbed by straw ballots. It
believes that the rank and file of the
Republican party will demand (. fair
show and square deal for President
Taft. THE efforts to injure him
over the shoulders of Aldrich, Cannon
or anyone else will at the proper
time be repealed in an emphatic man
ner.s the Capital predicts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

Governor hughes delivered thu
university day address at the Uniyersi
ty Of Pennsylvania Tuesday and re
ceived the degree OF doctor of laws
This makes him a string OF five o
these honGrs to which he is entitled
though four of a kind is considered ;
pretty good hand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
Campaign Ginger.

After the candidates we're nominated
on the various tickets the campaign in
Nebraska Jagged for several weeks.
Old-timers shook their heads Omi-
nously and declared that politics were
no longer what they used to be, coup
ling the remark with regrets that the
proceedings were proving so tame. But
when the political pot once reached the
boiling point, it boiled all over, and
there, was no longer complaint about
apathy and lack of ginger.
The campaign which we have just
passed through in Nebraska was more
like the old-time campaign than for
years. 1t was one-sided in the matter
of money resources, the democrats be-
ing financed from an unlimited treas
ury furnished by the brewers and
liquor dealers, while the republicans
were compelled to work on the hard
time basis in a high-cost-of-living era.
On the other hand, the candidates re-
sorted to personal canvassing, gridiron-
ing the state with automobile tours and
bringing the personal equation home
to the individual voter The charac-
ters and public records Of the candi-
dates have been handled without
gloves by the newspapers even more
than the announcements of the party
platforms, and if any one entitled to
vote in Nebraska remained ignorant
that political campaign was in prog
ress he must have been enjoying a Rip
Van Wrinkle sleep.
At any rate, the future historian will
disregard the complaint that the 1910
campaign in Nebraska was in any way
lacking in ginger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
Avert the Strike

In the issue between the railroads
and their locomotive engineers the
public interest demands a peaceful ad-
justment. Whatever else the parties
to the dispute may do, they should
avoid a strike. The engineers say
they have submitted the proposition
Of a strike to their members and ex-
pect It to be ordered by popular vote
on the ground that all else has been
done to effect a settlement The rail-
roads contend that the engineers have
not exhausted their resources for
peace and there the matter hangs
II is little different from any other
labor controversy when it comes to the
mere matter Of selfish interest. Each
side claims 1t is right and the other is
wrong, but neither side seems to be
especially disturbed over the larger
consideration Of public safety and con-
venience. A locomotive engineers
strike would be a disastrous affair and
nothing should be left undone to pre-
vent it. 1t would not only tie up
commerce and trade, it would jeopar-
die life, itself. 1t will not do for
either side to assert that such a crisis
cannot OF should not be averted
with the election of our hands, the
people generally will be disposed to
get down to business, and they will be
in no humor for a strike Of such mag
nitude as this might become. Nor
will they then stop to consider what
the wages or conditions of employment
of the men on the one side may be, or
what the rates or earnings of the rail-
roads on the other side are. They
will be driven to the point of viewing
the situation from their own larger
interest, just as the disputants see it
from their narrow viewpoint.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
The Pension Increase.

With the steady thinning out of the
ranks of the civil war veteran, the
average individual pension increases
and Uncle Sam loses none of his sense
of obligation TO these grand old
heroes. In the last fiscal year the
number of pensioners has decreased
%, 900, but the average annual value
of each pension has increased more
than 50 over what it was the previous
year. The aggregate amount paid out
for pensions, naturally, is less.
This government has always set a
fine example in its treatment of the
men who have offered their lives in it's
defense. 1t has never failed to do for
them all that within the bounds of
reason it could do, and now as the de-
pendence of these old soldiers and
their widows increases with age the
federal government is steadily increas-
ing its pensions to them. The amount
Of it's pension roll at the close of the
last fiscal year was $158,339, 1871.
OF course, not all the pension roll is
for soldiers of the civil war, for de-
pendent Spanish-American war veter-
ans are being taken care of, but the
greater portion goes to the civil war
heroes and their families. This gov
eminent has paid out hundreds of
millions Of dollars for pensions. Besides
thus acknowledging a debt of graft
tude it owed the men Of the various
wars that have been necessary to pre-
serve the nations integrity, it teaches
a strong lesson in the virtues of patri-
otism which has its own influence on
the lives of the young generations who
are to be the patriots of the future.
1t is not placing a premium on war
except as war becomes the last re-
course in the righteous struggle for
national honor and credit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

through the agency of a non-political
tariff board, made up Of men with ex-
pert knowledge Of such work. II is
one place in which above all others
nothing but efficiency has any right
to be considered as an element Of
membership.
The opponents to the tariff board
idea have urged that the experience
of the members during the summer in
failing to get as close to the actual rec
ords of some large business interests
as they would have liked is an argu-
ment against it as compared with the
old system of gathering data for tar
if legislation But is it? The charge
has been made that it has been sus-
piciously easy for certain politicians
to get at these records, but how do We
know that the data they got is the
data we wanted? That is just the
trouble. and where much of the mis-
chief in tariff tinkering comes in
certain interests are only too accessi-
BILE to certain politicians. These ex-
perts will probably get the informa-
ton, in time, and it will be informa-
ton that congress probably never had
laid down to 1t before.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
Pettifogging.

Although not very material to the
issues, the answer given by Mr.. Bryan
in his Auditorium address when inter
rupted by an awkward question illus
trates the kind Of pettifogging that
great man sometimes INDUCES in.
who carried the electoral vote Of
Nebraska to Washington in 1887"
was the interrogation.
1T was the democratic father
of republican brewer" yelled Mr..
Bryan.
When he said this, however, Mr..
Bryan knew that the democratic
father was the founder of the brewery
and the active head of the brewery at
the time Mr., Bryan procured for him
the honor Of becoming the electoral
messenger for Nebraska, He knew
further that he was the democratic
father Of several sons, also democrats,
who had succeeded TO the parental
business and that all of the sons were
at that very moment enlisted for the
democratic candidate for governor.
Why not have given an honest an
swer when the straightforward answer
would have served the purpose Just as
we'll
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
Our Birthday Book
November 8. 1910.

King Edward VII, late king Of England,
was born November 9, 1s4, and succeeded
his mother, Queen Victoria. January 22 1901
He married the eldest daughter Of the king
OF Norway and died about year ago.
General Frederick Funston, United States
army. is As years old today. He was born
az New Carlisle, o., and went into the
military service with the volunteers from
Kansas during the spanish-Amertcan war.
John Temple Graves. now one Of Mr..
Hearst's political editors. was born No
vember 2, 1896 He Is a native OF South
Carolina and was a member OF congress
from Georgia, and made his reputation as
editor OF one OF the Atlanta papers.
James II. MacombeE, lawyer ofdcing IN
the First National Bank building, Is cele-
brating his 5sth birthday. He was born al
MILO Me, and was admitted 20 practice
thirty-five years ago. Before locating IN
Omaha he Was district fudge In Iowa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
INCREASED RAILROAD EARNINGS
Facts that Contradict the Poverty
Pleas of Managers.
PHILADELPHIA Record.

Philadelphia Record.
The Bureau of Railway News and Sta
tistics IS not likely TO exaggerate the pres
ent prosperity Of the transportation COM
panies, because they are now protesting
that their expenses have increased so much
that they must increase their freight
charges OF stop improvements. But it's
comparative statement Of earnings and ex-
penses shows that the railroads have just
closed a much better year that the year
1907 which, closing June 30, more than three
months before the panic. was year Of ex-
ceptional prosperity. The bureau report
observes that changes in the methods Of
accounting make the comparison OF 1910
with 1907 ineKact, but the general results
are comparable and minor discrepancies
cannot very materially affect the value Of
this.
The total operating revenue for $2,T9,-
247, 900 in the year ending June 3d. 1910, and
81 $50 1O5 900 in 1907 an increase of $780, 800
The total operating expenses were s., S4l, 1885,
900 in the last year and $,4s, $4,000 in
1907 en- increase of 92GO9,O5S This leaves
the increase in net income from operation
$g7, 5S1, 1887, against which there is an in
crease Of about $2S,OOOOOO in taxes, This
makes the net increase in net operating in
come klbZtotVOJs Inc average Anueab9
operated increased about 5000. The aver
age earnings per mile Of road were 81, 742
the last year and S1l,3S3 in 1907. The ratio
Of expenses to revenue in the last year
was 1924 per cent, and in 1907 It was 67.53
per cent. As compared with the highly
prosperous year 1907, therefore, there was
an increase in net operating income, in
earnings per mile, in net operating in
come per mile and reduction in the per-
centage Of expenses 10 revenues. These are
the facts upon which the railroad COIN
panies are insisting that 1t is absolutely
necessary that they should be allowed to
raise their charges.
Comparing the last year with 1907, freight
earnings increased 500, 900, and passenger
earnings $66OOOOOO. The increase in freight
alone is nearly equal to the increase in
operating expenses and taxes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

Anyhow. it was perfectly corIing good
Measured by the mileage and the fire.
works. Mr. Roosevelt had a bully time.
II noise could be Transmitted into votes,
what an ear-splitting racket the plurality
would make.
Mr. Silent Voter can do some awful
deadly work when he puts a determined
hand on the lever or pencil.
In the dun, gray dawn Of the morning
after the claims and prophecies of candi-
dates are consoling companions for the
"also-rans."
No person possessed Of a drop OF the
milk of human kindness should say TO the
left, Il told you sol" or even look 1t. Sand
papering a bruise is the limit.
No matter what happens elsewhere,
Uncle Joe Cannon's town band will have
a blowout The band Is as much OF a fix
ture as Joe and a shade more musical.
Despite the calm elaboration and sedate
conservatism of the citizens OF this
glorious republic" candidates get 'em
agoing some" with little more energy than
"hoIler."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
No Politics in Tariff Board.

The man who applied to the pres
ident for a position on the tariff
board because OF his service to the
party probably is convinced that Pres
ident Taft was in earnest when he
originally announced that this board
was to be entirely divorced from poll
tics. His answer to the applicant is
that party politics, service or prefer
ment Is not an element Of eonsidera-
tion In connection with the tariff
board and that under no ciroum-
stances will he permit it to become
such.
1t is possible 70 give offense by
plain, emphatic speaking sometimes,
but offense had better be given II
necessary in such a case. The one OBJ
iect at which the whole plan OF the
tariff board aims would be defeated
by making any appointment upon q
political basis. The presidents action
ought to 80 far toward winning new
friends for his principle and inspir-
ing general confidence IN IT, Much
practical good may be accomplished
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
The California Spirit.

Californians are putting their native
spirit to good effect in their effort to
obtain THE official Panama exposition.
Apparently every man, woman and
child in the state is engaged in the
movement Private correspondence
contains a word of boost for it; bust
ness houses have letter heads, post
cards or advertising matter bearing
upon 1t and the big fruit and raisin
packing Industries send out similar
matter to every corner of the country.
Here is a great state united for one
object That alone to say nothing of
the argument offered, had its effect.
All petty ejalousies and rivalries are
forgotten while this fight is on. Los
Angeles has entirely lost sight of it's
determination to wrest from San Fran
cisco the honor of being the state
metropolis while San Francisco is
struggling with New Orleans for this
great prize.
Here is a wholesome example for
other states to follow. In older states
where country communities are ar
rayed against the large city or cities,
the example might be taken home.
In states where it is anything to down
the emtropolis, the California spirit
should be emulated. Does anyone
imagine that the benefits sccruing
from this exposition, If it goes to the
Golden aGte, can possibly be confined
to San Francisco? Does anyone pre-
sumo that they will not overflow into
every portion of the state? And just
so the benefits or advantages that
come to the metropolis of any state
like those of the middle west OF far
west-they are bound to be felt in
some proportion all over the state
What helps the city cannot but helI
the town or country and vice versa
It IS sheerest folly, the most short
sighted policy, for people to imagine
otherwise. It is not worth while u
stop and try to weigh the relative goot
that comes to the city from the coun
try. Intelligent people know that Their
prosperity is mutual, that the way t
build up one is to build up the other
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

AS showing how the times change,
the story is told by local democrats
that w. J. Bryan, a fortnight before
election, wrote 70 a democratic candi-
date for congress in Nebraska Offering
his services on the stump in the candi-
dates district. The candidate replied
over long distance telephone, request
ing Mr.. Bryan not TO come. Here is
a man who three times stood as the
head Of his party in the nation, three
times ran as its nominee for the presi-
dency, who for fourteen years has
gone up and down this land as the
mouthpiece Of democracy, asked not
to come into a country congressional
district and make speeches for fear Of
defeating the democratic nominee.
And It is not a case OF a prophet being
without honor save IN his own home,
either, for democrats in Indiana, Iowa
and other states rejected his preferred
help" The question is, VIII they
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
PUZZLED0M.

l know not II my absent friends
Are in all things sincere,
Their actions are beyond my ken,
Their words l cannot hear.
l know not IL mere written words
Are truthful or deceving;
But God, who gave these friends IS true
And here's believing,
I know not II the plans I make
VIII come to glad fruition;
know not If each step 1 take
VIII better my condition;
And, therefore, i I'm doubt and pain
Go blindly, feebly cropping;
But God can see and God is love,
An here's hoping
This world Is like a forest dense
Where we poor mortals may
Get puzzled on directions and
We sometimes lose our way.
But near the path that leads Alright,
An unseen Hand keeps strewing,
Some kindly deeds for us 20 do,
So here's doing.
Omaha. BAYOLL ME TROLB
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
One Ray of Hope.

There is one ray OF hope for us. only
few days after choice bacon touched
20 cents in Omaha, the price Of hogs in
Cleveland dropped 70 cents on account OF
the hugeness OF the corn crop, upon which
the weather cannot now have any per-
ceptibe effect II the delcacies remain
high, those fundamentals of the simple
life hog and hominy, will be within our
reach for the remainder OF the crop year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
SCATTERING SMILES.

Hello Grimesl Neighbor Of yours got a
Don't Know. WHY"
Saw that boy BObbie Of yours going
home with an old tin can and a string. ~
Browning's Magazine.
why don't you 60 TO the polls to vote
We'll" replied Farmer Corntossel after
listenin careful to what the candidates had
to say agout each other / concluded
neither OF ,em was wuth hitchin' up a boss
fur'-Washington Star.
In the other llfe." said the new life
faddlst, I'VE simply develop what have
been our tastes in this"
"Humphw calculated a listener that's
hard on the smokers. '-Balumore Amert-
can.
Mrs Lazenbee-Heres the man come to
fix our clock. Go upstairs and get 1t for
Mr.. Lazenbee-It isn't upstairs, is It?
Mrs. Lazenbee-Certainly. Where did you
Mr. Lazenbee-I thought It had run
down-Cathoic Standard and Times.
Here's the drug store. Didn't you say
you wanted to buy some postage stamps
Yes but l always get them at the
much nicer there Cleveland plain Dealer.
How did that actress come to make
such a terrific display %, Of temptuouS emo
II aroused her by little ruse Of my
own" replied the manager: Il keyed her
up to the highest pitch of excitement by
getting into an argument with her."
About her act?"
mo. About her alary."-Chlcago Post
Whats the matter with your patient
doctor?" asked a visitor in q hospital as
he saw a surgeon bending over the rem
nants of a man.
He got in the way of a speeding motor
car" replied the doctor, and now Is
suffering from that rundown feehng.~.
Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
Aviation FieId Cornered
Cleveland Leader

Several young millionaires are said to be
much astonished to find they cannot buy
flying machines at any price, because the
manufacturers intend to keep the exhibition
field corncred as long as possible. other
forms Of high flying, however, continue to
be open TO wealth and youth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
suIu,s sultan Outshines samson.

Cleveland PIain-DeaIer.
The sultan of Sulu is bound to profit
from his visit to the realms Of civilization
He says he is going to introduce every up
to-date thing he has seen. Brown bellies in
hobble skirts and political campaigns in
automobiles should forthwith appear in
the Suluese land.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Omaha is now on the home stretch
for yearly records for building per-
mits, real estate transfers, bank clear
ings and postohice receipts. 1t is a
safe bet that 1910 will give us record
breakers in every one Of these.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

For a city with a census population
OF 124,096 Omaha challenges eompari-
son with any or all others in its class
in point OF push, enterprise and vol
ume Of business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

The warning theatrical managers
have come TO an agreement down in
New York. Wonder IL this will give
us better or worse attractions at our
local playhouses?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Both Red Doom, manager OF the
Philadelphia bali team, and Premier
BRAND OF France rendered their resig-
nations under FIRE. Now, see who will
be the frst TO come back.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
A Sob for silence.

A foolish young American named Gould
is now in London and threatens TO sue any
paper there daring to mention him. Hap
PLY they may take him seriously a course
for which his countrymen would be CRATE
F,I
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

After-election formula for the
world-HeraId; II the republicans
lose. it's the fault OF RossWater and
The Bee II the republicans win, it's
in spite Of Rossvater and The Bee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
big stick in the Tropics.

Cuba has got over its elections without
any revolution The shadow of a big stick
fingers long in the light Of the tropics
All Cuban politicians appreciate existing
opportunities and some have thriving bank
accounts already.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

No matter what happens, Mayor
"Jim" viii have had four months OF
the time OF his life without cost TO him
and drawn his salary rrom the city
treasury regularly every pay day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

When the voting machine clicks at
the rate of one a minute it is a safe
guess that a lot of straight party tick
cts are being recorded and that the
assertion that the machine operates
against scratching is being vindicated
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Houston CTeN) Post
Mr. Bryan is coming 70 Texas in fort
night Here amid the sweetness and beauty
of the Texas November he can reflect upon
the folly Of boltirg democratic nominees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Fortunately, lot of us have no
need to dwell in constant fear that our
$500 automobile may burn up by
spontaneous combustion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Governor Shallenberger has APP
pointed his private secretary to fill the
vacancy on the state Railway commits
sion. The governor seems to be OBJ
sessed with the idea that all the public
patronage now at his disposal is his
own private property to be distributed
to relatives and personal friends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrRFily should have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address will be
changed as often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Senator Bailey of Texas is said to
have rented a house in Washington
containing ave bath rooms. He
should search everybody before enter
ing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

A large majority of the candidates
will now have a chance to rest up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

A Boston aviator says that while
5000 feet in the air he longed for a
plate of baked beans That is GER
tainly carrying it pretty far.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09
Around New York

nipples on the Current Of Life
as seen IN the Great American
Metropolis from nay 20 Day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

What do you think, VIII Hitchcock
ever put it back without being com
PEELED to?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Oh, we'll, the foot ball season is still
on and the base ball season is only
tiva months of.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

DR.. Crippen got a stay of execution
from November s, but lot of others
met their fate without reprieve.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

A New York woman claims to be the
wife OF three men. They have not
yet pleaded guilty,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Yet, freakish as her new hat an
pears, it is far too serious a matter to
laugh at.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Aviators should not be blamed for
blowing in their money. for high
flying would naturally tend to make
II airy
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

Gee, didn't that silent vote" make
an awful racket
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-11-09

The Panama canal gates weigh
$4,000 tons. My, what If one Of them
should go shut on a passing wa-ship!