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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
HANDOUTS FOR OMAHA.

York News; II young MIR smyth OF
omaha Is indeed guilty Of writing the black
hand letters received at his home and of
kidnapping himself in accordance With the
plan outlined he Is a genius and should
have his talents cultivated
Plattsmouth Journals The courts OF
Omaha are after the short weight fellows.
II would be a good thing FOR some In this
city to look a little out or they may be
snatched up when they least expect to be.
We Just want to give them timely warning
Nebraska city Press. The big towns have
as much trouble with their policemen as the
small ones. The Omaha papers are com
planning because the police Of that great
city seem unable to capture a dozen or
more criminals who have successful Grim
inal records so far.
Hastings Tribune: judging from the
numerous accounts in the papers the men,
bers of the Omaha Commercial club do
nothing else but wine and dine. But re-
CARELESS Of that the club certainly is com
posed Of bunch Of boosters who know
how to go out and get what they go
after.
Auburn Granger: A number of prom-
nent clergymen Of Omaha are not real
a
whether the Bible so teaches and what
is wonderfully strange about the matter
there are some of them with enough moral
courage to hint that they are doubtful in
the matter but there are others ready to
raise the club and caution them against
making any admission as to lack of faith,
or expressing doubt as to the torrid place.
York Times In Omaha they. are listing
- ION
$500 some even going as high as 500. They
must be basng their valuation on the cost
of manufacture rather than on the selling
price. 1t is estimated that the average
selling price Of automobiles is more than
81 ,0OO but It is fair to presume the aver
age is considerably higher in Omaha, where
so many high-priced machines are sold.
When they assess them at the value OF a
good horse It is getting off pretty easy.
Columbus Telegram: 1t cannot be well
for Nebraska II there must always be
spirit of either political or commercial
enmity between Omaha, our great me-
tropolis, and all the other towns and cities
Of that state. There should be planned, in
the wisdom of the strong men of the
state, a program under which the powers
which control in Omaha will cease to treat
tne Ddldnce foI lHe SNdte CoHtellpl uousiS'
and under Which Nebraskans outside OF
Omaha will cease to regard that great city
as hells headquarters. | am of the opin-
ion that a good work in that direction has
been started In June all the editors in
Nebraska will assemble in Omaha at the
annual meeting Of the state Press associa-
ton. Strong men in Omaha-men who de-
sire that the country editors may have
and hold better impressions of that city,
are planning to make the June meeting
very interesting to the writing visitors, and
the officers Of the editorial fraternity
are doing all possible to draw to the city
on that occasion practically every news
paper writer in the state. | believe the
meeting will bear good fruit for Nebraska,
1 believe 1t will give the yokels a better
opinion Of Omaha, and give Omaha a better
opinion of the yokels
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
The Kingly Horse,

Every now and then it looks as If
the auto had crowded the horse en-
tirely off the track and, just as we are
preparing a set of resolutions in SYM
pathy of Old Dobbin, he races madly
out of his temporary retirement stall
with proud neigh and a new grip on
life. He has performed this way so
often that people have begun to look
and think twice before conslgning him
to the has-been class.
over in London, where they are
making all sorts of elaborate prepara-
lions for the coronation of King
George V, the horse redivivus is strik-
ingly manifest. In such great de-
mand is he as to bring $4,000 for a
good carriage span. Thousands of
fine horses have been bought up all
over the city and trained to partici-
pate in the historic event This train
ing process, according to reports of
British newspapers and Photographic
Testimony, Is a most interesting one.
OF course, during coronation week the
city will be gorgeously arrayed,. with
colors and banners streaming from
every pinnacle, and this dress-parade
attire, with all attending demonstra-
lions, will be calculated to get on the
nerves of the ordinary horse, particu-
larly the one brought In from the
farm for the occasion. Therefore,
hostlers have been engaged for weeks,
even months. putting horses through
regular drills to overcome their tim
idity and get them used to the gay
life. For instance, one animal is pic
tured tied to a post, while men and
boys wave flags and beat instruments
in front of him, on the sides of him
and in the rear of nina process re-
peated daily until the horse is hitched
up and driven about the crowded city
thoroughfares. We are not advised
what becomes of the horse that proves
impervious to such a course of disci-
pline, but 1t may be imagined that
few do.
All this is plainly proof of the in
dispensability of the horse, particu-
larly for the pageantry in royal lands
In democratic countries. where people
may be willing to put up with such
common vehicles as autos on their
most suspicious occasions, perhaps he
may not have as secure a footing, but
wherever they crown kings and WELD
scepters there Old Dobbins place is
safe. .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

George c, Boidt is known TO fame as the
manager OF the Waldorf Astoria hotel In
New York, but his success in that line is
not his only distinction He Is the boss
Chanteeler Of a chicken ranch on an island
in the ST. Lawrence river.
The exchange OF American and English
preachers and sermons is esteemed a nota-
BILE exhibit of what the people OF both
countries will stand for the sake of inter-
national peace.
Governor Foss has sent twenty special
messages TO the Massachusetts, legislature
since the session opened. The legislature
is ready to admit his literary ability II he
will agree to quit.
Charles A. Wallace, % years old, Of
Friendship. Me, is being acclaimed the
champion clam digger OF that locality.
On one tide this year he dug seventeen and
one-half bushels of clans. which he sold
for 40 cents a bushel.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Emery has presented to
the University OF Cincinnati what Is said
to be the only municipal bird reserve in
the world. This reserve comprises a large
area of wooded land within the limits OF
Cincinnati surrounded by an iron fence
which is as nearly cat and boy proof as
possible.
In reply TO request by Syrian priest
for protection against indignities offered
TO his luxuriant whiskers, Mayor Gaynor
solemnly quotes the Scriptures: I've shall
not round the corners OF your heads,
neither shalt thou mar the corners OF thy
beard" Clearly the promoters Of the beard
and-tald-head debate overlooked an expert
umpire.
Il will be Prof George B. MeClelland.
chair OF public affairs, Princeton univer-
sity, after September I, next. The one time
mayor OF New York has cabled from Rome
TO the trustees of the institution his ac-
eeptanoe OF their offer, sent through Moses
Taylor Pyne, Of this much discussed pro-
fessorship, for the foundation OF which
funds have been solicited for year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
Early Adjournment Desired.

Many newspapers over the country,
evidently voicing popular sentiment,
are advising that congress wind up
its afairs and cut short its present
extra session as soon as possible. This
could doubtless be done without in
jury to any legitimate interest. The
presidents prime purpose in calling
the extra session was to have passed
the Canadian reciprocity measure.
That has passed the house and should
be acted on one way or the other
soon in the senate. When it is out
of the way there should be no need
of prolonging the session, although
the indications threaten that it will
be done. The democrats are not quite
willing to forsake the opportunities
the session offers to lay campaign
plans. Their false cry of economy
does not include an early adjourn
ment
AS soon as the reciprocity matter
is off hands it is not at all unlikely
that the Lorimer case Will be re-
opened. II so, 1t probably will mean
prolonged fight. 1t is generally ad-
mitted that If a vote is reached at
this session Lorimer will lose his seat,
so that he and his friends, knowing
this, will exert all their power to
stave off action. The resolution call
ing for its revival, however, is al
ready before the senate and 1t will
not be long until it's author, Senator
La Toilette, will call it up. That,
however, might even be expedited and
still enable congress to adjourn within
reasonable time, but we have very
little hope that such will be the case.
On the democrats must the burden of
blame rest for prolonged length of
this session, for they have the making
of it's program and the key to its pro-
ceedings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

Our amiable- democratic contem-
porary, the World-Herald, finds fault
with Governor Aldrich because his
appointments are not nonpartisan
enough to suit it. When the governor
appointed the defeated democratic
nominee for state superintendent to
be pure food inspector the VIII. OBJ
jected just as vociferously. The only
kind of nonpartisanship that appeals
to the local democratic organ is that
exercised by the democratic pie-cut-
ters feeding hungry democrats to
build up the democratic machine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
Advertising Nebraska.

At a recent meeting of the asso-
ciated commercial clubs of Nebraska
the legislature came in for a good,
round scoring for falling to make an
appropriation of money to be used in
advertising Nebraska's resources and
attractions for home-seekers and in
vestors. We hold no defense brief
for the legislature, but the occasion
warrants challenging attention to the
insistent, persistent and consistent ad-
vertising which Nebraska enjoys
through its newspapers, daily and
weekly, published as private under
takings. with only such help as their
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
Industrial Peace.

There is a good old adage about not
yelling until you are out of the woods,
but we cannot refrain from noting the
fact that the first of May is here with
out any serious troubles, on hand or
in prospect, in local labor circles. OF
course, minor friction is bound to oc-
cur from time to time between en-
ployers and employees, but the whole
community has a right to congratulate
itself upon continued freedom from
conflict between organized labor and
organized capital. The last expert
ence OF this kind which Omaha suf-
fered in the guise of street car strike
was sufficiently costly and annoying to
inspire hope against repetition for
many years to come. The level
headed labor leaders must realize
now, more than ever before, that they
have everything to gain through in
dustrial peace and little to gain
through industrial warfare. To have
labor and capital cooperate harmoni-
ously spells progress, which is what
Omaha and everybody in Omaha want.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
rnosrERlrY ON TIVE FARM.
Record-Breakins DECADE In History
Of American Agriculture.

New York World
one OF the most interesting disclosures
Of the census Of 1910 IL the great gain In
farm values made In the last decade.
That gain has been distributed over the
whole country. extending into states
where agriculture has been supposed to
be declining and abandoned farms we're
much in evidence as well as into states
where agriculture has lone been the chief
source Of wealth. Thus In Massachusetts
an increase Of 81 per cent is reported in
the value OF farm land and buildings, Of
30 per cent in the value Of implements and
machinery and Of % per cent in the value
OF farm land an acre. The figures for
Connecticut are 20. 80 and So per cent re-
spectively, while in the middle west the
increases have ranged well up to 100 per
cent. Kansas has much more than doubled
the value OF land and buildings and the
average value to the acre, while in Colo
RADIO the gains are 2s3 per cent for the
land and buildings and 10 rer cent for
the average acre price.
The last decade was. in fact the most
prosperous In the whole history OF Amer
lean agriculture. II saw the prices OF
agricultural products reach unprecedented
figures and hold firm for several sea-
sons The owners Of farms lifted their
mortgages and improved their property,
and land values advanced all along the
line. That advance was not due more
over to an inflow OF population into the
farming districts, creating a greater de-
msnd for land. In states like Indiana
and Missouri, in which between 1900 and
1910 there was practically no increase in
the population outside the cities, lands
rose steadily in price. The average value
to the acre increased l04 per cent in Mis-
souri, and 80 per cent In Indiana
Land values were kept low for many
years by the excessive supply Of cheap,
undeveloped land in the sparsely settled
west. That supply has been pretty well
exhausted and the upward movement
long artifically stayed, is now In full
swing. High prices for most commodi-
ties, and especially high prices for farm
products, accelerated the gain OF the last
decade, which has largely made UP for
the stagnation so persistent between
1880 and 1900. The farmers industry has
left behind II the abnormal period OF
homesteading, and his land Is acquiring
new value every year, The future Of
agriculture in this country was never more
assured or more PROMISING because the
increase in population from now on will
far outrun the possible increase in area
available for tillsge. ..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
Progress of Aviation.
New York Sun

Prier's continuous flight Of 200 miles from
London to Paris in an aeroplane and We'd
rine's achievement in travelling over the
clrcuitous course from Paris to Pau, 500
miles, in six hours and flfty-five minutes
actual time, there having been several
stops, seems to prove that flying long dis
tances is a question only Of the petrol
supply and the endurance of aviators. The
aeroplane will stand the strain. Thus, II
relays of experienced airmen like Prler and
Vedrine could be secured, and weather con-
ditions were favorable, there should be no
difficulty in flying from New York to San
Francisco
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
Did You Know About ItF

Philadelphia Ledger.
II is proper to acknowledge the courtesy
Of the London committee in cutting out
from the proposed historical pageant a
representation Of Canadian success over
Americans in the war of 1912. This is out
Of consideration for the feelings Of Ameri-
can spectators. We wonder how many
Americans ever heard of the affair at
Chateauguay or would have recognized 1t
In the cinematograph. We only remember
the naval successes in that curious war; the
land operations we have preferred to forget
except the battle OF New Orleans, which
happened after the war was over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
Business Taking a Rest.

One of the noticeable features of
the present business barometer is the
accumulation of bank reserves and
the presence of increased funds with
investment agencies. AS a rule such
turn in finance precedes lively spec
ulation. Now, however, speculation
is decidedly tame and the condition
evidently presages a period of con-
servatism in all business lines. Con-
ditions of money centers with the ex-
cellent prospects of good crops should
lend confidence enough to all to Off
set all apprehensions.
On the whole, it seems but natural
that the country should be a little
timid about reaching out just now.
inasmuch as last autumn 1t passed
through one political campaign which
effected decided changes at Washing
ton and is about to face another more
important election on which the gov
eminent policies will hinge. But
there is nothing to justify pessimism.
lhNcblOIS SSSLl ySl hdASd ny bhS
settled state of politics, not knowing
certainly whether they have really en-
tered upon the beginning of the end
of readjustment, or launched out
upon a new and long line of changes.
1t is difficult for anyone to attempt
precise forecasts or to say how long
the time-marking tendencies of bust
ness will continue.
In the meantime, it may help con-
siderably if the present status of bust
ness activity is referred to merely as
a rest cure"-a recuperation rather
than a depression. 1t is, as it were,
taking breath for new statrt. With
plenty of money in reserve and boun-
tiful crops coming on, the country
has nothing actually to fear and
everything to look forward to.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
WILSON IN THE FIELD.
New Jerseys Governor "Swingfng !
Around the Circle"
Philadelphia Bulletin.

Around the Circle"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The favorite son of the New Jersey
democrats evidently appreciates the ad-
vantage of getting the jump on his rivals
IN the presidential race and announces a
stamping tour through the west before
the glories OF his achievements as governor
have a chance to fade. Already he has a
lap the advantage over Governor Harmon
of Ohio, his leading opponent, for the
latter still has a rebellious legislature on
his hands and a handicap in the shape Of
a state liquor question which he does not
seem able to shake off.
This trip through the west is not, how
ever, without it's perils, some of them
quite as serious as those attending the
management of a state legislature. This
is a big country and there are quite a.
many variations of democracy from one
side of II to the other as there are shades
of republican policy.
Mr.. Wilson was classed as a conservative
when he became a candidate for governor
Of New Jersey. During the few months
that he has been in office he has earned
for himself designation as a progressive
BY the time he gets back from his trip
to the Pacific coast including his pill
grimage to the shrine of Nebraska, he
may have taken the succeeding degree and
have become full-fledged radical.
Nothing untoward has happened to dis
turb the success OF the Wilson stride, but
the period and field Of observation have
been very limited. II is the longer dis
lance and the peculiarites of the full
course that will tell The presidential
race is not a hundred yards dash to be
won by a spectacular sprint, although
Bryan won his first nomination by such
an effort, but is rather a cross-country
run, in which a contestant must prove
his adaptability to a wide variety of con-
ditions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

The Springfield Union cartoons
Governor Foss as saying, 81 would
rather be writing than president" 1t
might be paraphrased and applied to
another great statesman nearer here,
II would rather be talking than presi-
dent" tn
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
thinking in Bed"
Brooklyn Eagle.

]. C. stubbs, director Of traffic on the
Hartman lines, Il retiring at the age of
e to avoid thinking in bed. the thing that
killed Hartman. he says. Mr., Stubs will
find Just as many farmers and retired per-
sons in the lunatie asylums ridden by their
devils AS we go on perfeeting the human
race, We shall be amazed 10 look back
and find men Of power IN high places run
ming away from work &c find peace. Harri-
man knew a lot about rolling stock. but
he evidently did not know that he could
with inherent power, stop the wheels whir-
ring in his busy head. The relation OF meta
physics 20 efficiency in railrosding Is a
subject that must be taken up next
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

In 1879 there came to Omaha two rep
resentatives of the Bell company, H. H.
Hdred and George r. Durant, the
latter becoming afterwards the vice presi-
dent and general manager OF the Bell
company of Missouri, which office he held
until his recent death, for the purpose OF
offering TO me the right under the Bell
patents, to develop the states OF Nebraska
and Kansas. This was urged to accept
and, of course, / knew ! was indebted to
Mr.. Vail for the opportunity offered. How
ever, circumstances were such that could
not see my way clear TO avail myself OF
II. TO my everlasting regret, for in No
vember Of that year an agreement was
made whereby the Western Union retired
from the field, having become convinced
that their contentious could not be main
tanned and my obligations TO the Western
Union we're thus cancelled, but it was too
late.
Early in 1880 I received a letter from
Mr.. Vail rendering me a position with the
Bell company. and in May OF that year
entered its service
1T is probably due to Theodore N. Vail,
the first general manager OF the American
Bell Telephone company Of Boston. more
than TO any other Individual. that the
telephone service Of the country was placed
on a developing basis OF such Importance
and advantage TO the public from the very
beginning"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

or course, Nebraska offers as good.
II not better, opportunities for profita-
BILE investment Of capital as any other
state in the union. Nebraska cannot
prosper. however, unless the sur
rounding states do. too. II must be
a pull by the west, and for the west,
and all togetheE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

The movement to regulate the pool
halls has reached the public debate
stage. That is making progress al
most as fast as the Immediate and
compulsory" purchase of the water
Unrks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

The Bee offers the suggestion right
now to our native Italian residents to
lead of for a good, big demonstration
for October ~ next, which will be the
first time Columbus day" will be cell
ebrated as legal holiday in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
Patriotism ana Pay,


NieNelohu RAJ" Loo'0i'
It is suggested that President Dlaz might
have better success IN recruiting his armies
If he raised the pay Of volunteers from 50
cents a day to So But does II seem right
to make dime the margin between reluc-
tant loyalty and cheerful greed? Nor should
IT be forgotten that the pay Of private
Soldier in the union army during the civil
war was $40 a month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
whoops of a Pie Bitter.
Houston Pos

The postmaster general tells us that over
3 900 postoffices were established last year
and that postmasters' salaries were raised
81, 900 900. The Significance Of this crafty
ing announcement is that It will mean com
fort. cash and peace to a hungry and long
denied democracy when the dinner bell
rings after the next election.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

1t is to be noted that the court
house explosion at Omaha is not in
the list to which the dynamiters are
alleged to have confessed. APP
parently no, one seems to want to
claim credit for such a small job.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

A resident Of Missouri claims to be
102 years old, and the only reelection
on his veraoity is his unnecessary
addenda that he never ehewed home
twist or drank "licker.''
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
High Levels of Sch oIarship.
3altimore American

President Faunce of Brown university
in paying tribute to the literary quality
OF the King James version of the Bible de-
clares that in English literature the style
Of this imperishsble translation is only
matched 10y the Pilgrims Progress" of
Bunyan and Lincoln's second inaugural and
Gettysburg address. one reason is that the
direct inspiration OF the tinker and the
rail splitter was the English Bible.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01
San Francisco Chronicle.

san francisco NnIoulcle'
The report that WI Ting Fang may re-
turn as Chinese minister to the United
states ought to have an interest for the
women Of this country. since his crusade
for the removal Of queues from Chinese
heads resulted in cheapening rats for the
adornment Of fair Americans
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-01

1t is TO be noted that Gneral Reyes.
a man with patriarchal beard. comes
into the limelight Just at time when
the debate over whiskers and bald
heads is about to break loose.