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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
Public Opinion in Mexico.

The fourth article of consideration
in the peace pact signed by federal
and rebel representatives in Mexico
contains this provision:
That the national government will study
the conditions Of public opinion in the ac-
tuality to satisfy these conditions with the
provisions of the constitution, etc.
Awkward verbiage, but 1t gets down
to the marrow of the whole question
in Mexico. History has repeated itself
In this revolution, for, after all, what
Madero and his forces fought against
was the. throttling of public opinion
by power, which, while strong and in
many ways benef1cent to Mexico,
despotically ignored popular senti-
ment. 49,
II, then, the rebels have gained this
point, If they have brought the gov
eminent, or those who shall admins
ter 1t, to the place where they will
recognize the right and power of pub
lie opinion, they have achieved a tri-
umph worth while. Such a triumph
would be an open door to free and full
Advancement for Mexico. 1t is too
early, though, to say Just how COM
plete this concession is. for it is long
cry from the ancient order to that of
actually satisfying the demands of
public opinion, especially in a country
like Mexico, where public opinion has
never been any too coherently ex-
pressed. II, indeed, it has been certain,
in itself. of its demands. The un-
favorable aspect that obtrudes itself
in any consideration of popular gov
eminent in Mexico is the lack of
preparation for that great power on
the part of such large proportion of
the population.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Omaha is still a border-rufian town
with cowboys riding up and down the
streets brandishing six-shooters. It's
effect can well be imagined on people
who might be considering invitations
to locate in Omaha and bring their
families here to help share In our
prosperity.
AS matter of fact, however, this
unenvisble notoriety is to be charged
to the inexcusable inaction of our own
city council in not providing funds to
enlarge the police force and furnish
enough men to patrol the residence
district at night. II the council had
acted promptly when conditions de-
manded we would have not only dis
couraged the operations Of amateur
bandits, but also been spared these
damaging hair-trigger fulminations
about volunteer vigilantes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
Unenviable Publicity.

Every little while someone who
ought to know better breaks out with
some freak proposition that gives
Omaha unenviable publicity and tends
to counterfeit the good advertising we
go to such pains to cultivate.
The latest that Is going the rounds
OF the newspapers is a dispatch from
Omaha representing our people as or
ganizing old-time vigilance commit
tees to maintain law and order. This
is the way it is printed in the Kansas
City Times:
OMAHA, Neb.. May sO.-An old-time Wig
lance committee is being organized in
Omaha TO check the lawlessness and crime
which prevails. business mems commit
tee on Law and order. through its chair
man, p, A. Wells, lawyer, has issued the
call 10 arms. The call is for six deter
mined men from each ward to serve as a
volunteer police force for home protection;
men preferred who have smelt powder be-
fore. who know how TO handle a gun and
are not afraid 10 handle it,"
Mr.. Wells IL a big game hunter and for
ten years managed a gang OF cowboys on
the range. where he several times engaged
In frontier battles
or course, nobody in Omaha takes
this sort of wild talk seriously. but it's
effect can be well imagined on outsid-
ers who are ready TO believe that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
STANDARD OIL's WEALTH.
It's Surplus worth More Than Five
Times It's Capital.
Nav York World

It's Surplus worth More Than Five
Times It's Capital.
New York World
The Standard OIL company has a capital
stock of 100000. of which 500 10000 Is
common and s1O,o0O,oO0 is preferred. 1t is
supposed to have a surplus of about $780,
OO000
The cash assets Of the company accord
ing to the last annual report, were about
1888 share. These assets do not include
the value OF the company's oil above
ground, which is figured at $500, 900. 900 or
about $500 a share; so that in actual liqui-
dalton the value OF the Standard OIL stock
would be about S6SS a share.
The company has 5000 miles Of trunk
pipe line. 1900 miles Of feeders and con-
trolls TO per cent OF the refining business of
each with a daily capacity of from 1900
to $1,000 barrels
1t has erected and maintains oil supplies
in nearly 1000 stations throughout the
United States. holds $1,000 900 barrels Of oil
continually in reserve and requires 1900
tank cars and 5000 tank wagons to handle
initial domestic distribution.
More than one-half of the company's re-
fined product is consumed abroad, 200 ves-
sells, including sixty ocean tank steamers,
being engaged in transporting its products.
and this foreign business has brought to
this country more than 81, 900, 100000 Of for
eign gold.
The company employs 10000 men, has a
pay roll Of $4,000 day, and in forty years
Of corporate existence has had no labor
troubles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
nLncronAL ooLLnen IN le1a.
Changes the Proposed ReapportiOn-
ment Bill VIII Bring About.
TccIiaso WeeNiv


ment Bill VIII Bring About.
Lesles Weekly.
Under the new reapportionment now
pending in congress, nine OF the new elcc-
toral votes-those which are gained by
Alabama, Florida. Georgia. Louisiana,
Oklahoma and Texss--will be carried by
the democratic candidate in 1918. whoever
he may be. Twenty-thrce OF the new votes
those Of California. Idaho, Illinois.
Massachusetts. Michigan. Minnesota.
North Dakota. oregon ohio. Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island. South Dakota, Utah, WASH
ington and West Virginia-wlll undoubtedly
be won by the republicans states which
will have ten new electoral votes-Colo-
RADIO, Montana, New York and New Jersey
may be placed In the doubtful column.
Under normal conditions these are all
republican states, but the conditions were
not normal in the congressional campaign
year OF 1910 and may not be in 1919. It
would appear, however. "a II >two-thlrds
OF the forty-two additional electoral votes
would be won by the republicans next year
Taft had a majority OF l59 In the electoral
college OF 1905, which ought TO leave a safe
margin for the republicans in 1912. even
II they should, in that year lose several
OF the states which ne carried three years
ago. That the republicans win lose some
states which they carried IN 1903 IL likely.
but II a reasonable degreee Of intelligence
and public spirit is show by them between
now and voting day next year. there Is a
fair prospect that they will hold the presi-
dency and regain the house
The new electoral college viii be as fol
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
PEPPER PARAGRAPHS.


Washington Post Another thing suppose
the government clerks Joined the union.
and found they had TO observe union rules
and work eight hours a dayl
Indianapolis News; The way those Yep
pelin dirigibls balloons are SUCCESSFULLY
wrecked may not detraot from their inter
est but II can hardly add TO their popular
ity among travelersl
New York world<, Lloyd-George proposes
In the new budget t6~pay members OF Par
lament a salary OF 5000 a year. This will
give the American senators and representa-
tives. who draw 1850. a fresh text for re-
flecting upon foreign pauper labor.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: The military au-
thorities at a western post have decided
that three people make crowd. No doubt
this win seem like a wise definition 20 the
young man who is annoyed by the presence
Of the girls mother.
Chicago Record-Herald: A New York
philosopher has come to the conclusion that
there are two ways TO get up in the world.
You can build your own ladder and climb IL,
or you con find some fellow who has left
his to chase butterflies and climb that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
AN ACQUIRED TASTE

Carolyn Wells IN Judge
1 remember, I remember. Il
The girls / used TO like;
They didn't run a motor car
They didn't ride bike,
They didn't play the game OF bridge
Or rush 10 bargain sales,
They didn't go to problem plays
or read erotic tales.
/ remember, remember
The girls .used to WOO;
They didn't wear their shirt waists NE
So very peekaboo
They didn't bleach their pretty hair
Or wear those hats Ike tubs,
They didn't have a night key
Or go to women'B clubs.
/ remember, remember
The girls that have kissed,
Not one q Christian Scientist
Not one -suffragist,
They didn't run q chatting dish
Nor smoke ctgarette; a ,
They lived quiet, simple life MA
Those girls are living yet!
l remember, remember
The girls / used TO see;
/ wouldn't want to see them now,
So out Of date they'd be.
I'd be an old back-nuniber dub
To like them nowadays;
l much prefer the modern girl,
With all her modern ways.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

New York Tribune.

Wisconsin has ratified the income tax
amendment to the constitution, the
state senate having concurred last Tues
day In the resolution, which passed the
lower house a couple OF months ago.
Thirty-one states have now voted in the
affirmative, thirty-fve votes being needed.
Legislatures now in session in which the
amendment is pending are those OF Flor
ida. Connecticut New York. Pennsylvania
and West Virginia. II seems altogether
unlikely that these five states will supply
the lacking four votes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
Lifting the Lid Impera tive.
nAaF.a FT~a..,.4..s

The Illinois senate by resolution tells the
senate Of the United States that It oOnsid-
ers the election of Senator Lorimer was
brought about by bribery and corruption
Though the Illinois senate could not get
hold OF all the witnesses II wanted. Il
doubtless ought 10 know what Il is talking
about. and its request 20 the United States
senate to investigate again Is evidence that
II is perfectly satisfied that It does know.
The public will agree with the Illinois sen
ate as much as 1t disagrees with United
States ssnNt@
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

The physician who prescribes sing
ing for one hour every day is. of
course, concerned only as to the well
fare of his patient, not those who have
TO listen
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

1.-THE newspapers" says the ire
pressible JEFF Davis of Arkansas, lin
terfere too much with senator's sa-
cred prerogative."
Your committee has reached the conclu-
sion that the election of William Lorimer
would not have occurred had 1t not been
for bribery and corruption.-Report of I'LL
nois legislative investigation committee.
A case in point.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Some sapient lawyer, writing about
the preachers salary and living ex-
penses. puts down the item house
maids wages" at 1920 a year. If
that lawyer can locate a few good
housemaids at $3.50 a year he will
have no trouble in finding some fat
fees for himself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

The democrats are beginning to
talk about candidates to run for su-
preme judge this fall. but it is to be
noted that they are still so deeply i'm
mersed in "nonpartisanship" as to
Rgure upon running only dyed-in-the-
WOOL democrats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
Promise of an Eye-ODener.
New York World.

James NJ. Beck general counsel OF the
sugar trust, complained OF the vagueness
OF the rule of reason laid down by the
United States supreme court in its inter
probation Of the antitrust act in the stan
dard OIL case. Never mind; in due time the
sugar trust will have It's doubts settled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

II is gratifying to know, however,
that the decision will not compel Mr..
Rockefeller, at his advanced age. to
go back to earning his living by daily
wage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

The new secretary of war, Mr.. Slim
son, says, Il am not an expert, but l
served nine years in the state militia"
And still not an expert?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Colonel Roosevelt pronounces as
absolutely rot" the story that he will
spend part Of 1912 hunting Polar bear
In Greenland. No doubt the perpe-
traitors of the tale would like to have
him on on such an expedition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

The editor of the Dry Goods Economist
says the harem skirt has come to stay,
and that It will be economical oven II Il
be sugar-ooated with economy we doubt II
Houston can swallow it.-Houston Post
They were not made to eat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

1t is discovered that the proposed
issue of fire engine house bonds will
have to be held down to $780, 900 be-
cause more than that would exceed
the charter debt limit for the year.
Lucky there is no limit on the issue
of water bonds
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

This is the time TO remind ourselves
again that Nebraska not so many
years ago used to be labeled in the
school Biographies The Great Amer
iean Desert"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

The supreme court found time to rule
that men charged with crime cannot re-
fuse to give up books OF corporations that
might possibly disclose that crime. To
claim that they could do so was rather a
cheeky proposition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

omaha's trade boosters are on. and
prospects are they viii maintain their
reputation as rain-makers. even
though the farmers are no longer cry
ing for more rain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

The power OF the press" was again
asserted in that peace pact at Juarez,
which was signed by the light of a
match held in the hand OF war cor
respondent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

The city of Denver is in the same condi-
ton In regard to it's water plant thai
Omaha is,-World-Herald,
That's generous consolation for US.
Denver has our deepest sympathy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
BusineE. Before Politics.

How academic even the agricultural stu
dents can be is shown by the action of the
LOO al the Michigan Agricultural college,
who although farmers boys. have voted
three to one in favor Of reciprocity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Just to show its appraisal of rela-
tive values, one Omaha newspaper
gives less attention to a magnificent
dramatic production by the world
greatest actress than 1t does to a
change Of bill in 25-cent burlesque
house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

1t is to be hoped the brisk air from
our good old Nebraska rains will
reach sweltering Washington and cool
II of a bit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
Did I not tell you never to call on u,

celestial city were paved Win kolu ana
wants TO bid on the extensions '-ClevelaIf
Plain Dealer
did ! not tell you never to call on n,
again?" ..t,
And what reason had you to NthiH
that7" "a
II read how there was a lobster famine
Houston Post.
Celtic Stranger-Tim Hennessy has jut
bin arristed what win yea charge 10 do
find him2
Very Young Lawyer-Ten dollars IL mi
fec in police court cases.
Celtic Stranger--Well, here II Is, IN
had Il In for Tim this long tonne, an Z
worth tin darlars to get even Wild himN
Puck.
Marks--I married my wife a month Nfta
she accepted me.
ParkF-Thats nothing. ] married mid
three days after she refused me-BOstd
Transcript. !
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Rain still falls on the unjust as well
as the just, as We may perceive from
the fresh crop of dandelions coming
on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

In this democratic family quarrel
over free wool Mr.. Bryan is due now
to resurrect that woolly one about
being ashamed to look a sheep in the
face
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
Logic of Insurrection.

% IIUUIH fNtpuUHC.
Some Of Madero's insurreeto officers were
for a time insurrectos against the insur-
rection. thus carrying little farther the
general logical principle on which all in
surrections are conducted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

OF course, the only reason why
trusts have ever violated the Sherman
law is that they had never had It cor
rectly interpreted for them before.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Subscribers isavtns the etty ts~-
poFaFily shSaIa have ThS nee
mailed 60 tAem. Address viIl Ss
shsaEsd ~ ofseH a. Fea~ssteA.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

SO long as the vigilant press has
such men as Lee o'Nelll Browne to
condemn it it need not fear for its
reputation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Chicago Record Herald
The United States senate Is busy fur
nishing arguments for peopls who wish
to have II treated as the British House of
Lords is about TO he treated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

A New York court holds that force
may be lawfully employed to eject a
bill collector. Now there is a real
rule OF reason"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
CHEEKY CHAFF.

What are her days at homer"
"Oh, a society leader has no days at
home any more. Nowadays she has her
telephone hours."-Smart Set.
II say" shouted the orator, '1et labor
have the financial reward OF big enter
prises!"
That" smiled the cynic, lis something
of capital proposition. Baltimore
American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Chicago is wrestling with the prob
lem of regulating taxi cab fares. Here
in Omaha we have not yet scored on
regulating hack hire.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

After reading about the lynching of
six negroes In Florida, someone ought
to move to expunge all that magazine
stun about "barbarous" Mexico.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
APRIL CIRCULATE
48,l06

state of Nebraska, County OF Douglas, -:
Dwight Williams, circulation manager Of
The Bee Publishing Company, being duly
ton, less spoiled. unused and returned
copies, for the month OF April, 1911, was
q, los DWIGHT WILLIAMS.
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day Of May, ISL.
(Seall ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Pnblic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Somehow we seem to begin more
trust prosecutions than we finish.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

There may be some doubt in congress as
to the wisdom of increasing the term of
enlistment in the army from three to five
years, as proposed in Representative Hays
bill, upon which hearings have been held
during the last two weeks. but there is no
question of the lack OF confidence in the
proposition to establish a reserve force,
however much one may be needed as
means OF augmenting the army in time
of war. It is not altogether matter OF
expense, which il considerable, when taken
In connection with the appropriations for
the regular army and the additional allot-
ment which is destined to be made for
the increased pay of the organized militia.
Few members OF congress lshare General
Woods faith in the practical results OF
the plan, mainly for the reason that It
is doubtful II the force OF reserves would
attain to anything like the numerical
strength described by the chief of staff
General Wood has estimated that In seven
years the country would have 270000 men
in its reserves-those who had served three
years with the colors and then entered
the reserves for the next seven years. II
is appreciated that there will be difficulty
in keeping track OF men OF this class, and
the requirement to respond 10 a call for
service again with the army in the field
in time of trouble would still depend largely
upon individual patriotism While there
will be opposition. in all probability. to
Mr. Hays bill increasing the period OF
enlistment there is no disposition, on the
other hand, to make any radical change
in the way Of limiting the time of service,
even for the sake of creating reserve
force.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Nebraska has now four postal saw
ings repositories duly designated. 1t
Is getting closer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
Army Gossip

Matters Of Interest on ana hack
OF the Firing Line Cleaned from
the Army and NAVY Register
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

At any rate, Omahas Aero meet
was eminently safe and sane.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

"Drat the catv'
What's the matter, girl?"
The cat went to sleep on my new hat
and I wore her downtown without MOTTO
ing her. "-Washington Herald.
Il see the family dog sinking out OF
the room. What's the matter with him p
Precedence, Presently there will be a
tremendous family row on"
But how did the dog know that7'
well so to speak his nose is some
thing of a storm scenter. "-Baltimore
American.
''I suppose you are going to make some
addresses this summer"
Yes" replied the statesman 81 am GO
ing to tell my constituents exactly what
they need"
And what do they need7''
"Me"-Washington Star.
"I saw Jones. the contractor, at church
Yes He heard that the streets Of the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

celestial city were paved with gold and b
wants to bid on the extensions. "-Clevelarf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

II saw Jones. the contractor, at church"
Yes He heard that the streets Of the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

Entered at Omaha postOffce as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23

II read how there was a lobster famine
Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-05-23
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

VICTOR RosBwATER, EDITOR
The Washington times., 1911-04-19
sE NO ARD AIR LINE RY,
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

n B.-Followins schedule figures published
eIy IL Atiauta, Birmingham, Mobile. New
orleans. Asheville. 800 a. m and lo:4s D. m.
Saii,,. 200 a. m. daily for ChattanOoga ana
Nsmohis. Dining cars
Eor Roanoke. Knoxville, Chattanooga
birmingham. New Orleans 1910 p. m. daily.
Dln,rsR Enr Roanoke. Knoxville Chattanooga. Mem.
s,s Nashville, 4:10 A. m. daily. sleeping
PM, cnen after 10 D. m. Dining cars.
E,or Charlotte. Spartanburg. Atlanta. Annis.
tom Birmingham. AS .. M daily. DinIns
Toar,st cars for California Monday. w.d-
&esday, Thursday. Friday. Saturday i:lS
For Greensboro, Durham. Raleigh. Char
,ot,e Columbia, Charleston. Aiken. Augusta
Ssvsnnah. jacksonville. and Florida pointI
$40 8. m. daily. Dining cars,
Local for Harrisonburg. $50 a m. 1aily.
AN D. m and 4:S0 p. m. week days: .of
Dsnyiiie, 7:30 a m. daily and for charlotses.
Vile. 7:3o a. m and $50 p m daily: for
week days Frequent trains to and from
Iiusmont. 1. ). BROWN. General Agent
The Washington times., 1911-04-19

SUBURBAN HOME BARGAINS.
At Hynesboro Park. p. r. r.. Y acre,
s-.oom house; only .....:................ $3.50
AZ MI Rainier: 5-room house, nice
lots; fruit. etc. 1.4so
lot. :.::.....:.::.....:....:............ - 1.sOo
$500 1850
AT Takoma Park: 8 rooms and bath;
all modern improvements; reduced for
HuSA safe 70 .....s....-........-........ g. $50
Al Riverdale; 3h acres, 6-room house
ana bath; hot-water heat; great bar
gain at ........................ $500
AT kensington; fine home, " acre. at.... $500
SEE Us FOR THESE SUBURBAN
BARGAINS AT ONCE. EASY TERMS.
BALLARD & LANHAM, Inc,
6N 18th at N w u,.htuu... ~
The Washington times., 1911-04-19

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