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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
After Dissolution. What I

Now that beginning is being made
to carry out the DEGREES of the supreme
court ordering dissolution Of the sew
eral trusts whose cases have been ad-
Indicated preparatory to recognizing
along lines of legality as laid down
in the judicial opinions, the question
is naturally raised as to what, If any,
changes will be brought about per-
ceptible to individual consumers.
The consensus of opinion is that
those who expect Immediately lower
prices for tobacco, oil, sugar, etc, are
likely to be disappointed, and that the
effect of dissolution on prices win be
slow to work out. Whether the Stand
ard OIL company is quoted on the stock
market as one corporation or as thirty
three different varieties is hardly apt
to be reflected on the price of axle
grease or kerosene. The constituent
parts into which Standard Oil is
broken up are not calculated to be
competitors, for these sub-corporations
either manufacture or deal in differ
ent classes of oil products or are or
ganized for business within different
territorial limits.
But that must not be taken to mean
that dissolution will produce no
changes except Of bookkeeping. In
none of these trust cases, so far as
we recall, was the exaction of ex-
cessive or extortionate prices alleged
and proved. 1t was more the results
of high-handed, arbitrary methods of
sitting competitive projects, and of
parceling out the business, the general
disregard of the rights of the public
and the deliberately planned attempts
to evade prohibitions of the law that
brought them within the judicial def
milton of combinations in unreasonable
restraint of trade. Whatever the ef-
feet may be on prices, proximate or
remote, 1t is safe to say that bandit
methods of doing business, corrupt in
reference with public officials and
freeze-out games with the railroads
will be discontinued for the present.
1t is fair TO conclude. too, that special
efforts will be exerted to comply with
the law in it's spirit as we'll as in it's
letter, and to evade mourning the pen
atty of contempt, which disobedience
of the court order would entail. The
consuming public and the Independent
competition should be able to look
forward to more decent and consid-
crate treatment after dissolution, even
though pocketbook benefits may be
deferred.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

considerations. The board as orig
inally constituted, and as still consti-
tuted, is made up of one member
chosen from Lincoln, one from Omaha
and one from outside OF these two
commercial centers that are directly
concerned in most Of its business, and
sometimes on opposite sides. Mani
testify, any attempt to give either Lin
coin or Omaha two out of the three
members of the board would be ex-
pected to arouse the antagonism of the
other.
The politics and the geography, and
the common sense OF the situation,
would call upon all the political par
ties to make their nominations for the
railway commissionership to be filled
this year from outside OF the two big
market towns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
DIES MONIES STRIKE CASE.
Courts order a Happy intervention In
a Critical situation,

q Critical situation,
indianapolis News.
The mandate issued by Judge DeGrsff
restoring street car service in Des Moines
is a matter Of great interest to all mu-
inequalities, street car companies and labor
unions. Under IT, the company takes back
all strikers. including the man whose dis
missal was resisted by the men, and the
strikers themselves are required to return
to their places pending arbitration which
shall decide whether Conductor Hyatt was
dismissed in violation of the union con-
tract. or was unjustlv Disseminated
against We do not presume at this time
to discuss the legality of such intervention
by the courts. The individual striker un-
doubtedly could refuse to return, for the
court can impose labor on no one This
principle was fully established in New
Zealand, where II was thrashed out
through months Of litigation. There is also
question whether or not the court man
date against the union and the company
would be upheld by the higher courts. The
organization of the union might enter into
determining the question. But there Is no
doubt that Judge DeGraffs order was a
happy Intervention In a critical situation.
The men and company will have time to
cool off and the public will be informed
Of the rights Of Conductor Hyatt and
whether the company acted with reason in
his case.
The only way in which labor and capital
can ever be brought into proper respect
and consideration of each other is by the
adoption Of joint agreement, or contract
Mr.. John Mitchell has been the greatest
champion of this policy among the labor
ing men, and II has worked well in the
greatest Of our industries. But he foresaw
that the labor union must be responsible
and in season and out of season he has
preached the good, sound doctrine that
when a labor union enters into an agree
ment or understanding with employers II
must abide by that contract, even though
| temporarily II seems to be operating un.
! favorably. We believe that this sound
view is gaining hold on the better element
| in the labor unions. On the other hand
employers must be brought face to face
with the fact that they must fulfill theiI
contract terms and deal with their mer
| Justly. Labor has advocated arbitration
| II is the right thing. The court in this
| critical case demands It.
We are not ready to go to the New
| Zealand extreme of outlawing the strike
and lockout. and providing courts to sci
wages and settle disputes. There is
higher method than this-voluntary con.
ciliation. Certainly the courts should have
some voice in emergencies where the pub
| lie traffic is parayzed and murder is II
| the air. Under such stress the court hal
interjected itself in this instance. We may
hope that the act will more clearly defin,
the obligations of capital and labor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
Twenty Years Ago

The Young Mems institute gave the third
social Of its summer series. Misses Pauline
and Maggie Dewitt rendered a piano duet
Where Life is Brightest" Miss Ritter
sang Among the Ldlacs'' and the Omaha
Banjo quartet gave several selections.
An ice cream and flower social was given
at the Creche, Nineteenth and Harvey
streets, to raise money to aid the work
Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Mrs. T. L. Kim
ball and the mAtron, Mrs. Smith, labored
zealously for the cause.
These comprised a bathing party in the
evening at Lake Manawa: Misses Minnie
Collett, Gussie McAusland, Florence Bette
benner, Halle Osborne, Carrie McLain,
Georgia and Nettie Rich. the Misses Allen.
Messrs. Fred Pickens, Harley Fales, Rice,
George Day George Kimmel, James Nc
Donald, Rockwell and William Nelson.
There Was No Blood Shed" CITY
Councils Session Last Night Was Wholly
Devoid of Trouble" This headline in The
Bee seems to have indicated the unusual.
The Epworth league Of the Newman
Methodist church gave a musicale in the
evening, over which Rev. Mr. Ware pre-
sided with this program: Piano duet, the
Palmer sisters; recitation, Alonzo Hilton
Davis; violincello John Brown; recitation,
Zoe Ware; cornet, G. A. Rohrbough; song
with chorus, Mrs. Wickersham singing the
solo part, Mrs. Rohrbough, Mrs. J. NJ
Gillian, Miss Zoe Ware Messrs. Shank
Payne, Straight; pianist, Miss Sylvia e
Ware.
Mrs. Mary Duffy, wife of James Duffy
145O South Thirteenth street, died at the
age OF As.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
Crops and the Times.

The Chicago bankers and business
men who issued the optimistic COM
mercial prospectus few days ago had
access to the crop statistics which,
published a little later by the govern
ment, show a relative shortage In most
lines of farm products this year. The
point is, having this information be-
fore them, the keen-sensed business
men were able to discern conditions
promising a fairly prosperous seas l
ahead despite reduced crop output.
So far as the crops are concerned,
they have improved during the last
ten days since the date when the gov
eminent statistics were collected The
yield per acre may be smaller than
usual, but the acreage, especially in
corn, is so much above normal as 70
make up for most of the acre loss.
The wheat already harvested in this
section has exceeded expectation.
Nothing in the conditions should
tend TO lessen business confidence.
What prudence always suggests is
careful management and reasonable
economy. The labor market is sound
enough, industry runs along at fair
gait, banks report a stable balance be-
tween loans and deposits and money is
not tight. These are essentials in the
commercial situation and they all
seem to be sound enough.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
Killing Flies BY the Millions.

People all over the country have
been exerting more or less vigilance
to exterminate flies, but in the city
of Washington school children have
engaged systematically in a fly-killing
contest, striving for prizes offered for
the largest number Of victims. Up to
the last official count, 100000 flies
had been slain and their carcasses
turned in as evidence. The reports
do not state how many millions there
are left. But, no matter, this is a
good exhibit and 1t is especially de-
sirable for such an example in this
line Of sanitary reform to come from
the national capital. AS showing that
1t is inspiring, we may turn to reports
from Washington's next door neigh
Dor, Baltimore, where another test of
that kind was held and where in two
weeks 1000 quarts, or thirty-two
bushels, Of flies were put to death.
The mortality was running along at
the rate of sixty-five to seventy quarts
udys lncy n0oSulo Ihch ia DdiIi-
more instead of count them.
The Bee is unable to say Just how
many million or bushels of flies have
been killed as result of the campaign
of education it has been aiding in,
but we have reason to believe that
here, as we'll as in most parts of the
country, the people have been aroused
to the serious importance of doing
away with these dangerous harbingers
of disease and that in another year
even greater results will be accom-
plished.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
PASSING OF THE BILLBOARD.
Missouri Court UphOlds the Right of
Cities to Abolish Signs.
ChicaGo Post

Chicago Post
There should be rejoicing in these parts
over the sweeping decision of the supreme
court of Missouri to the. effect that cities
may not only regulate the size and con-
ditions of billboards. but may even legisate
them out of existence altogether. This
form of advertising. says the court specl-
fically, may not only be regulated and
controlled. but may be entirely suppressed
for the public good under the police power
OF the state"
obviously the chief Importance of this
decision is that It brings the SUBJECT of
billboards well within the police power of
the state. Incidentally 1t establishes the
constitutionality of the regulatory ordi-
nance which st. Louis passed some six
years ago. Since the court has indicated
so clearly its willingness to consider total
abolition of blllboards. 1t is probable that
we shall hear further from Missouri on that
matter Three or four more decisions OF
that sort will have the billboards on the
run.
Another matter OF interest in this connec-
ton is the signing of the Ormrod bill by
Governor. Dix of New York. This author
ICES anyone to remove or destroy advertise
ments on public highways. Anyone who
places an advertisement ION any stone
tree, fence stump, pole, mileboard, mile
stone, danger sign, danger signal, guide
sign. guide post, billboard, building or
other structure within the limits of public
highway is guilty of a misdemeanor."
In Massachusetts, where a similar law is
in force, the motorists have taken a lively
interest in clearing the highways OF the
illegal signs. or course the law does not
touch billboard. which is placed ten feet
back on private property The Missouri
method is the only way by which that one
can be reached
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
I[EOokin$ Backward
IhisDaSy in0maha
COMPILED FROM BEE FILES
Thirty Years Apo-
AUGUST II.

Inlrty NearS ago
The members Of Company c held COM
petitive drill at the armory last night
There were only two contestants, Sergeant
f. b Lowe and Corporal p. Boysen. After
a vigorous contest. the prize was awarded
to Sergeant Lowe. The company intends
going to Lincoln for the reunion Of the
Grand Army of the Republic in September.
The resignation Of Lieutenant f. ID. Nc
Laughlin has been received and accepted.
A party OF twenty-one Chinese students,
accompanied by an instructor. arrived at
the depot this morning from Harvard This
party is the first delegation OF Chinese
students in America which has been re-
called by their government. There are two
more delegations TO follow. The members
of the party have attended the different
seats OF education and will sail from San
Francisco August 10 on the steamer
Belgie.
The Baptist Sunday school enjoyed a
picnic at Hanscom park The arrange
ments were looked after by W. T. Seaman,
superintendent Of the school, and nothing
was left undone that would oonduce to the
pleasure of the participants.
The western-bound passenger train on the
Union Pacific today was the heaviest that
has yet gone through. II was utterly i'm
possible for many to get seats in the cars
at all.
Mrs. william A. Paxton started for a
pleasure trip to Colorado.
Judge e. Wakeley, f. A. Croft and z. r.
Smyth arrived home from Lincoln.
Senator Alvin w. Saunders, accompanied
by Miss Mamie and Master Charles, left
for a pleasure trip to Colorado.
John A. Creighton and wife have gone
west and will visit Salt Lake City and
other resorts before returning
Councilman McGavock and family re-
turned from their eastern trip this morn.
ing.
Alexander Pollsck and wife left for the
east today. While east Mr.. ,Pollack will
purchase an immense stock of clothing fol
his elegant new store.
Mr.. c. J. Westerdahl received a telegram
from st. Joseph to the effect that five OF
the six sprinkling wagons had been shipped
to arrive either today or tomorrow. Mr.
Westerdahl has charge Of the matter fol
Fairchilds, the gentleman who owns the
wagons. and will see that they are at onc'
put upon the streets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

1t must be said for most of the
press of the south that old animosities
and race prejudice are decried, but
the San Antonio Express is a notable
exception. 1t breaches race hatred
with a loud hurrah in a recent vicious
attack on Booker T. Washington, an
attack which. II the general tone Of
the southern newspapers reflects pop
ular feeling, does not represent any
degree of southern sentiment. Such
an outbreak can do vast harm. though,
for the words of DR.. Washington to
his race speak for themselves.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
The State Railway Commission

Governor Aldrich has taken occa-
sion to emphasize in public the impor-
lance of careful selection OF candidates
for the State Railway commission at
the coming primary because OF the
Importance of the duties devolving on
the commission and the necessity of
keeping it free from corporation con-
troll
The commission consists OF three
members, each chosen for terms OF six
years. but retiring one every second
year so as to make II a continuing
body. What the governor has said
about keeping the personnel Of the
commission responsive to public rather
than private interests should, however
be supplemented by some additional
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
Gas in Omaha, Des MONIES, Chicago.

Gas in Omaha, Des Molnes, Chicago.
Over in Chicago, where a big gas
fight has been waging for many years
in an effort to force gas down to 70
cents, the court has interviewed with
an order of suspension pending judi
cial determination. and an experiment
tai rate of 80 cents to stand in the in
terval.
In Des Moines, where another move
ment is on foot to force reduction of
charges for gas, the courts are taking
testimony as to che value of the plant
and experts called as witnesses have
placed the valuation ranging from
$3,10O,0O0 to $3,500,000.
Omaha is presumably to go through
the same performance. The gas plant
and franchise here is assessed for, in
round figures, $3,500,000, and pre-
sumably the same experts will figure
Omaha considerably higher than Des
Moines. The Omaha controversy
Furthermore has another point in
VOWED, namely, the authority of the
city under the terms of the franchise
contract to regulate rates at all, the
right to regulate being undisputed in
both Des Moines and Chicago.
In view of our own gas situation,
the outcome of the litigation and ap-
praisements in Chicago and Des
Moines must have special interest for
tIS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

The last Issue OF the National
Monthly, published by Chairman Nor
man e. Mack of the democratic ma
tional committee as a mouthpiece for
the national democracy, does not men
ton MIR. Bryan by name from cover to
cover. Chairman Mack is taking
chances on being charged with COM
plicity in the conspiracy to make a
Bryanless democratic party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
Ten Years Ago

The second annual picnic Of the Gamma
gael was held at Jeffrey's Grove la. S. ].
Donleavy OF Denver made the principal ad-
dress. He was introduced by Tom Lee
chairman of the day.
Herman Munterfering died at tits resi-
dence, 40 North Twenty-sixth street, leav.
ing a widow, the noted pianist, and ssveraI
sons.
Sig L. Kopald left for Chicago to spend
two weeks with his brother.
Captain Thomas Hayes left for thirty
days vacation in New York state
Rev. w. s. slime of Lincoln preached al
First Methodist church.
E. l. Lomax, general passenger agent Of
the Union Pacific, back from a conference
at Chicago. announced that a peace agree
ment had been reached whereby the Van
derbilt- Hartman interests would not in
terfere with the railroad projects of Sen
Rtor w. A. Clark.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

The Kansas City Times wants the
people of Missouri to have the first
chance at the Missouri state capitol
bonds. Like to have whack at some
water bonds. also?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

The lieutenant governor of New
York is the typical backwoodsman OF
the day. He recently introduced Ne
braska's distinguished citizen as VIII
liam F. Bryan. That reminds US OF
Webster Davis nominating him in
the Kansas City convention as William
]. Brennings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

President Taft is to be invited to
another session with Ak-Sar-Ben's
goat. Inasmuch as the president has
more experience in rough and tumble
politics since the last time he was in
our midst, the goat may as we'll prac-
tice up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

The LONDON (Ont) flag incident has
been gratifying in one respect. 1t has
shown that we can leave it to the Cana
dams who have adopted the United States
as their home to show all necessary re-
sentiment over such an affair without
troubling ourselves much about 1t.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

The ordinance regulating public
dance halls has been again put to
sleep in the city council. This will be
another case like the matter of pool
hall regulation-it will sleep until the
community is startled by some dance
hall mishap that could have been pre-
vented
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

When a democrat begins to talk
"bipartisanship" to you, ask him II he
is willing to apply it to Nebraska's
representatives in the United States
senate when another senator is to be
chosen next year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

None of these conventions or tour
naments should adjourn without pass
ing a resolution of thanks to the
weather man for courtesies received
during the stay in Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

entertaining myself in your absence.-Bos
ton Transcript.
Isn't that DioEenes hustling round the
corner with a lantern and big cluhG'
Yes"
"Stll looking for the honest man7'
No, he's looking for that college pro-
fessor who said the sun was losing its
eat."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rev. Mr.. Hollers-Niistah JohnslnE what
fob you call dat son OF yoh's lzaak
Walton, when he was baptized George
Washington?
Mr. Johnson Because, sab. dat rascals
reputation fob verac'ty made dat change
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Register,
prices In this country are dispropor-
tionate," said the man who has all kinds
OF trouble.
What Is your especial grievance
You may send "A letter Tor n 2-cent
stamp and II NAV cost you $4,000 or 5000
to get II back. W Washington tSar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

Those commission plan petitions
would have been signed by 50 per cent
Of our Omaha voters had they been
presented for signatures to everybody.
The only outspoken opposition yet de-
veloped is from the democratic hy-
phenated and S. Arion Lewis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

II it comes to the railroads trying
to limit the size of trunks, why not
engage in trunk manufacture and be
done with 1t? They already have
much to do with grips
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

1t is not quite safe to write editor
falls upon The Fall OF Bryan" as
some of the democratic brethren are
doing. Mr.. Bryan has got up after
much harder blows than the one Mr..
Underwood dealt him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

Deplorable as is the burning to
death of an American. actor in a Lon
don hotel, II will not become a casus
belli between Great Britain and the
United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
HAVE YOU -?

Oh, say, have you
At swell cafe,
Where walters spry
Hold high the tray;
Have you at club
Or grand hotel,
Where the price is high
And the eatin's swell;
Or have you found
When you were booking
Where they proclaim
Strictly home cooking;"
Have you diEcerned
In travels far
On a first-class rail-
Way dining car;
Or on a steam
Boat diner large
Where they serve fish
Scales free of charge;
At supper par
Ties where you've been
That made your purse
Look pale and thin;
Oh say, have you
Been able to wrench
From menu card,
Spelled out in French.
Anything that tasted
Anything like
As good as those Jumps
OF brown sugar did
Which you sneaked from the pantry
When you were a kid?
-Bayol Ne Trele
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

II Mike" Harrington really wants
a libel suit as earnestly as he pro-
fesses he can accommodate himself
now by appearing as plaintiff instead
of defendant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

Now that he has been called liar
and an migrate, Governor Wilson will
scarcely feel like denying that he is a
presidential candidate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11
FRIvoLITIEs FOR FRIDAY.

Madam. have you any old clothes to
give away"
Il have a suit belonging to my husband,
but I fear II Is too big for you"
oh, that will be all right You Just set
me out square meal and watch me eat
enough so that I can fiji it"-Washington
himes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

YES said Miss Knox. 81 saw her In
that new spring suit Of hers apr she
really behaved as II she were happy"
''Well?" Queried Mis- Ascum.
well, it's remarkable how happy some
people can be no matter how they look -
Catholic Standard and Times
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

Mrs Max-Can't afford TO let me 20 TO
the seashore. Why not7 My board there
wouldn't cost much more than II does here.
NJ. Maxi admit that my love; but
think OF all the money I'd have to spend
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
DOrarily should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. Address viii be
changed az often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

Never mind, UP Sinclair got revenge
on the state of Delaware for imprison-
ing him by writing some verses while
in jail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-11

Perhaps our Congressman Lobeck
might get into 1t If the lower house of
congress would only choose sides for
a game of croquet.