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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
sipnificant Chanre Of Attitnde.

For years in this country a certain
struggle has been waged against what
is called trust-domination in politics.
The movement took more active form
soon after Theodore Roosevelt became
president i'm the fall Of 1901. Today
it has decisive results to show that It
has not been a failure. one of the
most manifest is to be found in the
changed attitude Of the large indus
trial interests toward the government
and the people at large Formerly in
theory at least, these big interests con
tented themselves by having sent to
congress and the legislatures men
upon whom they could rely. They did
not find Il necessary to take the peo-
pie into their confidence, or do them
the favor of discussing their business
with them. If, in addition to cam
paign contributions, anything else
we're necessary, they sent their agents
to congress and the legislatures to add
the finishing touches. The lobbyists
are not entirely obsolete today but
they and their bosses are certainly
more meek than they used to be.
A striking object lesson Of this
change that has been wrought is fur
nished in the action OF the American
Wooden company in now arguing its
case in the public prints. 1t is spend
ing thousands upon thousands of dol
lars in legitimate publicity, setting
forth in carefully studied detail its
reasons for Directing to any reduction
in the celebrated schedule * of the
present tariff law. Its writer's discuss
every phase Of the business, together
with the company's treatment of its
employees, its innovation of building
comfortable homes for them, which
are rented at reasonable rates, the
condition of the raw material market
and everything connected with the
wooden industry. In current high
class magazine one of these paid for
articles comprises sixteen pages of
reading matter.
And other big industries are doing
likewise. They are going before the
people with their case, they are will
ing to debate with them and explain
what ten years. and less, ago, they
would have said was none of their
business. 1t is an evidence of a transit
ton in the right direction. Our peo-
pie will never deny a fair hearing to
any interest, great or small, but it is
a great thing to bring powerful insti-
buttons to realize that they cannot
longer ignore the public in matters Of
vital public concern.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

ste the proprietorship OF those wells,
but II that we're ever correct then
evidently a different mood has come
over that benevolent institution II
would not be surprisins to find. IL ~
has bought the Associated, that a
complete monopoly in the production
Of petroleum i'm California will be
formed, and everything, including
pipe lines to the coast points, will pass
over to the Standard. Phenomenal
as has been the development of the
California fields. if scientists esti-
mates are correct, the exploitation has
scarcely begun, for an inestimable sup
ply Of oil is yet within tho bosom OF
the earth and some OF the newer wells
are proving to be the most prodigious
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Our Precious Water Board.

A frantic appeal emanates from the
local democratic organ to save our
precious ($S,25O,OOO) Water board
from being submerged in the foodtide
of the campaign for the commission
form Of city government. We must
have the commission form of govern
ment so we are told, to wipe out the
extravaganza of separate council.
Park board Library board and Police
board, but on no account must we
permit the precious ($8,25O,OOO)
Water board to be harmed by even a
hair. TO give the Water board fun
benefit OF its defense we quote:
The World-Herald feels safe in saying
that a large majority of those Omaha
people who believe in commission form of
government upon principle are also OPP
posed to abolishing the Water board and
turning the water plant over to the ten
der mercies OF the politicians. II was not
/ by their consent or by their advice that
the amendment agreed upon by the house
committee to continue the Water board
was left out OF the senate bill. And II any
OF the boosters Of the bill consent TO have
] a blOW iuth at the water DOdIu III the
/ hope, that by this means they could gain
support for their bill and their plan from
/ a powerful and expected quarter. they may
as we'll be warned that they are playing
with fire.
/ This is almost funny. The World
Herald would have us believe that the
commission form boosters are trying
to turn the parks, the public library,
the police and fire departments, and
the whole city hall over to the ten
der meTcies of the politicians" and
that our present precious (Ss,25O,-
EOOO) Water board is not now made up
of politicians. The best straight
frOm-the-shoulder answer to this
piteOus plea that we have seen is the
following taken from the Western La
borer:
The duplicated responsibility: the dupli-
Gated boards that are good for the men on
the pay roll, but useless 20 the city-are
some Of the things the commission form OF
government could remedy. But when the
men on the boards are strong enough 10
have their own cases made exceptions be-
cause they wish II, then the sincerity OF
] the IeloIheIs commences 10 luIh yeloW.
II the commission form is goOd-and we
believe II is-it should be applied on the
square. The new commission should have
turned over to Il the whole darned works
OF the town without any strings tied 20
them II is silly to except the water board
and include the police board
BY all means save our precious
CSS,25O,OOO) Water board from the
tender mercies OF the politicians"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Ready for Public Control.

The American Telephone and Tele-
graph company, commonly known as
the Bell system, in its annual report,
makes a frank appeal for a single
ownership of telephone lines through
out the country under proper govern
mental regulation. That much prog
ress toward this end has been made
may be gathered from this statement
ment:
Wherever 1t could be legally done and
done with the acquiescence of the public,
opposition companies have been acquired
and merged into the Bell system
The report declares that since these
merges began the cost of construction,
including toll lines, per exchange sta
ton, has steadily decreased, from S199
in 1890 to $142 in 1910, and CORE
spondingly there has been an average
decrease for the annual charge for ex-
change service, from $44.68 in 1900
to $312S in 1910. The taxes paid in
1910 were more than per cent of
gross earnings, 164 per cent of the
net earnings and IA per cent OF it's
valuation of its telephone plants.
The contention is made, and fairly
so, that the telephone should be as
universal as the highways, extending
from one mans door to another's, and
that rates should be made thoroughly
popular and reasonable. This, It is
commended, could be best done under
one ownership and fair regulation.
So far as competition goes, the tele-
phone is one public utility whose SER
vice TO the people is hindered rather
than helped by diverse systems and
ownerships. AS far as that is con-
Cerned, there has never really been
actual competition between telephone
companies, but the only effect of at
tempted competition has been to force
people to maintain two telephone sys-
tens for a while where one would
suffice
II the benefits of competition can be
had and the evils avoided by public
control and regulation, that will be
/ the next step
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Wanted-A Winner

The keen Washington correspondent,
sizing up the political trade winds, is
letting it be known that the demo
cratic party thinks it has chance of
victory in 1912 If only it can find a
man who can poll the full party vote
as its presidential nominee. Ex-
pediency, not principle, is the thing
just now. the ability to get votes is
the determining factor The demo-
crat on whom all factions would
more readily unite and who could
offer the best promise of cutting into
the republican vote is the man wanted.
1t is a crucial time with the demo-
Gratis and they are willing to do most
anything to win.
Just now the two men who loom
largest on the horizon of possibilities
are Champ Clark and Governor Wood
row Wilson of New Jersey. Govern u
Harmon. of course, Is still a factor,
but inasmuch as he could never pla-
cate the Bryan following, his chances
at present do not seem to compare IA
vorably with those Of the Missouriln
or the Princeton educator. II is gen
orally admitted, that while Bryan win
not have the entire naming of the can
didate, his strength will be sufficient
to prevent the nomination of a man
specially Objectionable to him. He has
indicated a preference for Clark and
friendship for Wilson.
These two men, then, may be con-
sidered as on trial. Governor Will
son is thus far displaying elements
of personal strength in his fight with
the old democratic state machine, but
whether the apparent victories be is
achieving there will make or unmake
his chances of the presidential nomi-
nation remain to be seen Final
judgment cannot be passed on him
until he has had time to fail or sue
coed in the reforms he has set for
himself in boss-ridden New Jersey.
Much the same may be said of Champ
Clark, whose preliminary heat will
begin April 4 as he ascends 20 the
speakers chair, 1t must be said that
up to date Clark has proved very
wobbly. He has changed front on at
least three vital issues within the last
year, giving no promise of sound con-
viction or stable leadership. In that,
however, he shows himself to be the
antithesis of the resolute DR.. Wilson,
and the typical opportunist in politics,
who, irrespective of all serious quail
fications, may suit exactly, providing
he attracts rather than alienates the
different factions as speaker.
If In the meanwhile, however, any
one rises above the democratic dead
line who looks like more votes than
either of those mentioned, he will he
acclaimed the true leader, for it is
touted winner that is wanted, and
none other need apply.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
EDITORIAL SNAPSHOTS.

Pittsburg Despatch: The widest OF all
yarns is that about Japan having laid a
cable to Guam. Are the little brown men
going to sneak in over the wire?
Washington Post; The harem-skirted
fraternity have offered 500 prize for the
best suffragette song written TO the tune
OF Dixie" but when it comes to the
chorus, who Will look away"
Boston Transcript: Mr.. Jack Johnson
having been shown TO possess the thickest
skull of which science has record, will
doubtless come east next fall and seek con
genial associates in the Massachusetts
legislature.
Springfield Republican: The appearance
OF millionaire among professional base
ball players is announced. The young man
nherits the pile, but he proposes to stick
to the game and make reputation There
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Problem of Farm LnbOr
Philadelnhia Record.

Bnllauelpuld tNtCoIu'
The farmers who following the lure of
cheap and fertile land. have emigrated -
Canada from the western states are not
wholly satisfied with their venture, The
land is all right, but they encounter the
same difficulty in Manitoba or Alberta that
confronted them in Illinois and Indiana
the lack of labor The immigrants who
are Hooking to Canada are in the main
either bent upon taking up land for them
selves, and thus increasing instead Of sat
lsfying the demand for farm labor, or un-
DESTROYS Of outdoor labor. The farmers also
nave to bid in the labor market against the
railroad and mining companies. If it were
not for the machines. which OF late years
have largely taken the place Of hand labor
on the farms. the scarcity of unskilled
labor would be still more serious prob
lem.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
People Talked About

Mrs Louise Nye Godfrey, whose husband
commanded a waTship during the blockade
running in the civil war, and whose father
was captain Of a ship seized by the French
pirates in 1875, died in st. Joseph, MO-
aged 80 years.
Discovering a photographers red hair in
her husbands hairbrush, a Kansas City
woman secured a divorce, which is a tip
to wise husbands to pick out stenographers
who match their own complexion.
The cat that survived the bombardment
OF the San Marcos and came out OF the
turret TO ask the rescuers II they had
been firing at anything in particular is sure
OF pension and an honorable mention as
long as It lives.
The wife OF a Denver man testifies in
court that during married life OF nineteen
years her husband has got drunk 2.O3l
times Who can blame man for drown
ing grief when he lives with a woman who
will keep statistics like that?
Suspected Of being spy, Ernest Gam
bic, a basso OF McKsesport, Pa. was re-
Gently roughly handled by a couple OF
Mexican soldiers, and the noted singer
spent several hours in a guardhouse al
JuRrez before he was able 70 prove his
identity and convince the angry MeXicani
that he was neutral and had no intention
OF injuring Mexico
That was a sad story Of the man who
put his money In the Carnegie trust com
psny because he thought Andrew Carnegi'
was actually at the head OF Il looking
after tie affairs What would Georg'
Washington think Of the real estats-insur
ance deals put through by a oompanl
bearing his name and OF the raseallty o
numberless George Wsf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
California Fuel Oil.

1t is reported that the Standard Oil
has bought from the Southern Pacific
the controlling interest in the Asso-
clated OIL company, the chief produc-
ing concern of California. II this re-
port is correct II means that the Stand
ard has practically gobbled the pro-
duction of fuel oil as we'll as illumi-
mating oil in this country, for what
other producers exist in California and
elsewhere il can control, as it has
hitherto controlled the Associated, by
manipulating the market price Of oil
The Associated Oil company's wells
are principally in Kern and Los Ange-
les counties. II has done a good deal
Of absorbing on It's own account, hav-
ing a few years ago taken over a num-
Der OF smaller competitors, Fo' a
long period its output was supposed
to have been controlled by the Stand
ard, whose tanks and railroad lines
we're in close proximity to the prop
erty of the Associated And tie
Southern Pacific mas been the AssO-
ciated's chief customer Mr. Har-
riman himself is said TO have arranged
all this soon after the Kern county
fields began to assume large Proper
lions. What has now been done.
therefore. will. scarcely have any reyo-
lutiOnsry effect, since the Rockefeller
interest has held sway in a way all
along
II had been the understanding that
the Standard OIL did not desire 20 as
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Absolutely Pure

L. no reason why he should spoil a brilliant
career on account 81 million or two,
indianapolis News II is said that the
presidents new secretary. AR Hilles, does
not pretend to know all about how the gov
eminent Of the United states should be run,
" mich is a mighty queer attitude for a man
vito has a Washington job
Louisville Comier-J ournal: It's pity
peace has been patched up between the
beligerent New Orleans gentlemen, editors
respectively Of the Bee and the Wasp We
always did have sporting hankering to
see a scrap between those two Insects
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
BREEZY TRIPLES.

You seem surprised to see me?"
81 am" -
"Why. don't YOU remember I promised
to come in today and settle that bnl?'
Yes, that's why l am surprised. -
Houston Post.
Grocer-Little pays his bills more
promptly, now that he's got his boys ali
working.
Cashier-Yes; every Little helps-ChicaRo
Post
Poor man, how were you hurt asked
the woman Of the mendiCant at the door.
I'm the war with Mexico" he replied.
having seen a torn page Of a sensational
paper-Buffalo Express
Pop, when man has q theory. does
he theorize2'
Yes. my son"
well when he has an organ. does he
organize? Baltimore American
he?"
a star? He's a moon"
How"
The fuller the brighter Toledo Blade.
Tn afraid that base ball player is in
a bad way"
GLASS arm?'
Worse than that. His throat Is 20 sore
he cant speak above a whisper wash
ington Herald.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

The Business Mems association Of
fers a reward for the apprehension OF
the court house dynamiters who
worked a few thousand dollars dam
ages to the property. Good, so far as
it goes. We. however. prefer to offer
our reward for the arrest and con-
viction of the murderer who struck
down one Of our most prominent bust
ness men. whose value to the commun-
ity cannot be estimated in dollars and
cents
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Political Fnrmer. called Down.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

While political farmers have been lament
ing the damage to agriculture by reciproc-
ity with Canada, eggs being specified as
an example an unassuming statistician
comes along with the showing that Canada
buys from the United States from fifteen
to twenty-five times as many eggs as we
buy from Canada. The same thing is true
of most other products except the cereals
that Canada can grow on its virgin north
western soils, and the prices OF these are
fixed in the world markets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
In Training for the Job.

Baltimore American,
King George is going into training for the
strain of the coronation ceremonies. 1t is
a strenuous matter to be crowned king
nowadays especially in some countries
where the monarch has to be gracefully
self possessed and prepared to dodge pos
sible bombs at the same time. In King
Georges case, however, 1t is the strain
only of being pleased and picturesque all
through the week of the ceremonial which
he is training to meet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
smashing the JinROes,


There is no more ridiculous aspect to the
mobilization affair than the persistent
rumoTs that Japan is somehow secretly
plotting in Mexico against the United
States. President Taft's invitation TO the
Japanese ambassador to meet him at the
White House and receive his personal
assurances that the administration dis
credits these reports utterly was almost
a case of dignifying them by too much at
tention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Trust those nOnpartisan democrats
In the legislature to let nothing get
away from them that looks like grist
on their political mill. Republicans
must not let themselves be fooled into
carrying water to the democratic mill
sace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

The bellwether of the Water board
insists that he and his followers are
not politicians. So far as putting
through the deal for immediate
and compulsory" purchase of the water
plant is concerned, they proved beyond
dispute that they are not business
men In what part of the dictionary
will we find the right definition?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

who used to take such pride in pro-
claiming Lincoln as "Bryan's town"
now Indignantly and vociferously re-
senting the invasion of the statesman
from Fairview TO tell the people Of
Lincoln whom they should elect as
city officials and how they should run
their CITY y
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Municipal campaigns are brewing
all around Omaha in our suburban
towns where the same battles are
being fought on a small scale that We
have here when the possession OF the
rity hall Is at stake. Perhaps Omaha
can learn something by watching how
fbsy 90 Il IN Benson and Florence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Mr.. Bryan will simply have to &C
cept the nomination next year and run
a fourth time to keep within hearing
distance OF Carter Harrison as the
champion long distance multiplex can
didAte
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

The public is advised that the X-ray
shows the skull of the Honorable
Jack" Johnson to be one inch thick.
If JEFF" had only known that in time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

II shOrtstop Blackburn of the Chi
cago White SOx has really fallen heir
to 100000, the umpires viii not do
q thing to him when they go to fine
him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Rnck to FIrst Principle.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
When Mexico becomes tranquil again 1t
will take the view that two terms at most
are enough for the ablest president 1t is
best for republics to keep in touch with
the ballot
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

The biggest dynamite bomb that
has been fired recently is the one
thrown out in New York, calling
twenty bank presidents and vice presi-
dents to show cause before the grand
jury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

The old guard democratic organs
think Governor Wilson is disrupting
his party by ordering out OF his once
men who virtually call him q liar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Subscribers Leaving the city tenn
pOrarily should have The bee
mailed 20 them. Address viii be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
What Might Have necn.

Wall Street Journal.
Colonel Roosevelt wants the recall "
Looks different out of office, but what
might not have happened with such a law
four years ago?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
FEBRUARY CIRCULATION.
47,62l

STATE Of Nebraska. county Of Douglas, IS
Dwight Williams. circulation manager OF
The bee Publishing Company. being duly
sworn, says that the average daily CirCu-
lattOn, less spoiled, unused and returned
copies. for the month Of February 1911 was
4n62l DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
subscribed IN my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day OF March, 1871.
tsealD ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

IL remains to be seen whether
those bloodhounds can earn appoint
ment to permanent Jobs on the police
force.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Uncle Joe does not care to occupy
the room Champ Clark had, adjoining
the refrigeration plant, No cold stor-
age for him yet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Senatorial Mystery.

St. Louis GlobeDemocrat.
President Taft has a democratic house on
his hands, and must wait for particulars
before finding out whether the senate is
not a more puzzling prize package
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28
Around New York

nipples on the Current Of life
as Seen in the Great American
Metropolis from nay 90 Day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Mr.. Carnegie has given away $751;
100000. which must bring him down
perilously close to his last 100000
n0n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

One OF the Joe Bailey sort OF papers
says he has the broadcast grasp on
public questions OF any statesman. So
he really is a statesman, is her
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

II might be we'll to explain that the
department of tomento in the Mexican
government is for the promotion Of
colonization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

The latest demonstration over
harem skirt occurred on Chestnut
street in Philadelphia. Highly APP
prOpriate name for the street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

New York's cry is for a Free man
by a free Legislature. 1t may get it
after another legislature is elected
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

1t seems as II our Nebraska legisla-
ture were having difficulty in locating
its terminal facilities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Senator Lorimer says the hand of
Providence" retained his seat for him
Why blame that on the Lord?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Senator Kern declares Mr.. Bryan
future is secure 1t ought to be- even
at per cent
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Evidently the weather man mislaid
his almanac, but may be expected to
find ii soon again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Nonetheless, this one little blow
does not Justify DR.. Hicks prophecy
OF a "stem-winder. Colonel Welch
is still ahead,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-28

Lucky for our democratic friends
that Bryans birthday Is celebrated but
once a year.