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Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
Western Development.

The United States land office at
Salt Lake City reports a % per cent
increase in the number OF homesteads
taken the last month, sttrlbuting II
in part to the recent land show in
Omaha. Undoubtedly other land Of
fices over the west will show similar
tendencies. This is the sort OF fruit,
exactly, the land show was expected
TO bear and its harvest time has
scarcely begun.
Not speculation I'm land, not the dis
play Of farm products, not the swelling
Of railroad traffic was the original
purpose Of this show, but it's mission
was to do just what this land office
report shows It to be doing--lead
homeseekers into the western states.
It sought to counterbalance migration
to the north and south and direct 1t
to the west. It was a pioneer in the
great life work of empire-building,
therefore, and for that reason, it is
bound to succeed.
But the wise provision of conserv-
ing the resources Of this show has
been made. The Western Develop
ment association. enbodying all these
great western states, was immediately
formed, crystallizing and continuing
the energies expended The show will
be given annually, but its work will
go on increasingly through the year
and no advantage allowed to go to
waste.
What the results of this enterprise,
promoted by the combined influence
of so many states will be in the next
decade no one now can foretell, but
that they will be tremendous goes
without saying. Our western prog
ress, of course, would 20 on of its own
momentum, but it will go on much
faster and surer and better IL directed
and controlled by system and science.
The people of this and other countries
are eager to buy land today. but there
| is competition in land-selling--and
that is a good thing for the whole
country-and the west to get its share
Of the newcomers must exert a special
effort Whatever eonduces to this
end is we'll This IS a movement in
which no one state or any few states
can naturally profit to the exclusion
of others, but in which many may
share alike advantages of great value.
That is why these western states are
cooperating heartily I'm the movement.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
A PERFECT SHAMPOO
IN FIVE MINUTES

In an interesting article on The Care
Of the Hair" I'm the Philadelphia News,
Mrs. Mae Martyr says: Women nowadays
find washing their own hair a very simple
matter-yes, pleasure as compared with
the old method OF using soap and water,
then waiting hours possibly for their
hair to dry.
by dssolving a teaspoonful Of canthrox
in a cup OF hot water one has an ineSpen-
sive, reliable shampoo that forms rich,
creamy lather and cleanses the scalp
thoroughly Of dirt and dandruff as no other
shampoo Will; it rinses off easily without
trace of sickness and the hair dries
so quickly that It takes only a few minutes
for the entire process OF shampooing
unlike soap and most shampoo mixtures
which make the hair dull. harsh and brit
tie, canthrox makes the hair lustrous, fluf-
fy and easy to do up'-Adv
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
Charter Bill lockers.

Omaha has frequently in the past
suffered serious damage by charter
bill jokers introduced under cover as
eleventh-hour bills or smuggled into
measures behind closed committee
doors while the legislation was in
transit.
What has happened so often in this
respect may easily happen again. We
have it from reliable sources that sew
eral vicious bills are pending at Lin
coin involving, charter changes con-
cocted by paving contractors, fran
chised corporations or other speCiol
interests, to say nothing of unearned
salary boosters for do-nothing tax
eaters, and that others are ready to be
projected in the shape of substitute
amendments.
Knowing how the members of the
Douglas delegation, with two or three
exceptions, were selected and elected,
and the strings that are attached to
them, we doubt whether they can be
depended upon to stand up for the
taxpayers and safeguard the public as
against their own political hackers
and campaign fund contributors.
Under the circumstances we believe
that Governor Aldrich with his veto
power can, If he will, afford us better
protection against costly charter bill
jokers than the two or three conscien-
tious men in the Douglas delegation.
We believe 1t would be a wise precau-
tion for the Real Estate exchange, the
Commercial club, the AID club and per-
haps one or two other civic organlza-
tions, to join in the appointment of a
| legislative committee made up OF men
who have the full confidence of the
community and arrange with Governor
Aldrich that he shall sign no bill af.
fecting Omaha exclusively, at least un.
til this committee shall have had an
opportunity to go over it thoroughly
and present objections If it contains
Objectionable features.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Prospective Fra of Peace and Good
Feeling.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Railroad officials east and west announce
that they will not appeal the case re-
Gently decided against them by the Inter
state Commerce commission. They have
no confidence that they could present evil
dence stronger than that deemed by the
commerce commission insufficient to prove
their contention. This conclusion on the
mart of the road officials will surprise
many people for II was generally believed
that the commerce court would have an
opportunity to review the decision Of the
commission.
To the public in general this act OF the
roads will appeal as eminently wise. II
means the conclusion of a controversy
that might otherwise be prolonged in
definitely. 1t seems the part Of wisdom
that having failed to persuade the COM
merce commission OF the justice Of their
demand that rates be raised, the railroad
officials should now turn in some other
direction in their effort TO raise more rev.
enue.
Assuming that more revenue is abso-
lutely necessary, 1t will be interesting to
watch Just what device will be adopted
To produce It, Meanwhile, the decision OF
| the roads not to contest the matter fur
Their is promotive Of peace and good feel
| ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
One War at a Time.

Any careful observer must have
noticed how promptly upon the ad-
journment of congress the reports of
the Mexican insurrectlon were re-
sumed. The last two weeks of con-
gress we're marked by fierce excite
ment which intensified as the day Of
adjournment approached. So turbu-
lent was the climax that chroniclers
tell us it's like has not been seen for
forty years But during those days of
strife and struggle at Washington
hostilities on the Mexican frontier. Il
they did not cease entirely, lapsed
into such desuetude as 20 be forgotten
in the press dispatches.
The moment congress adiourns the
guns of oratory are stilled and the
war clouds roll away-away from
Washington, but evidently only to
hover again over the Mexican border.
One war at a time Very WELL it is
thoughtful fate that DEGREES It, for
then no interest is lost. Attention
may be focused all the better There
is no reason now why, in this month
of intermission at Washington, hostili-
ties should not wax warmer every
day down where the cactus grows snd
the sun shines brightly even in March
The galleries will be full and appla, 81
should be loud and constant
! The most seriOus aspect Of the
Mexican situation has developed in III,
insurrectos' efforts to gain control o
railway lines as a means of shutting
out provisions from eenters Of pop
ulation. Conflicting reports come a
. TO the supplies on hand at Chihueh ds
, strategical point which the r0bel
} are endeavoring 20 besiege. Alread,
one Of the express companies ba
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
DOOM OF THE FIRE HORSE.
Motor Driven Apparatus Retiring the
PrRncinE Steed.

Motor Driven Apparatus Retiring the
PrancinE steed.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Most of the important cities of the coun-
try have recently bought automobiles for
their fire chiefs and some are now buying
motor-driven fire fighting apparatus. New
York, for example, has ordered the first
motor steam engine at a cost Of 5000 and
Fire Commissioner Waldo proposes to sub
stitute automobile hose wagons and ladder
trucks as rapidly as the municipality can
afford the change.
In Philadelphia there are also signs of
coming Transformation of the horse drawn
fire vehicles. For some time past Chief
Baxter has been carried to fires in a speedy
car" and It is not too much to predict
that the coming decade will witness the
retirement OF every horse that now occu-
pies a stall in the fifty-five engine, fifteen
hook and ladder and seven chemical engine
companies which comprises the blackstone
Of the Fire bureau.
In much the same fashion in which the
car horse has passed from public view,
the fire horse is now doomed 10 virtual
extinction. There is this difference, how
ever, in the public feeling towards these
two types Of equine helpers: The car horse
finally came to be pittied as a poor old
skate" while the fire horse has always
been admired for its strength and iutelli-
gence But the cause OF their doom is
Identical The superiority and economy
of the motor, whether gasoline or electric
ally driven, has ended their usefulness as
public servants.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Progress Is being made with the project
which has been under discussion in the
War department for several weeks. to es-
tablish a series OF war supply depots In
different parts Of the country. with a view
to the distribution Of supplies to regular
and volunteer troops in the event of war
1t has been decided to start the first Of
these depots at Philadelphia, and after
that has been done to extend the system
to Jeffersonville, St Louis Omaha and
San Francisco. At first it was contem-
plated to have Philadelphia serve as the
distribution point for all of the eastern
states, but 1t has now been decided to
restrict the territory to be served from
the Philadelphia depot to those states
within the geographical boundary OF the
Department Of the East This will give
Jeffersonville a larger territory to supply.
but IT has been decided that the railroad
facilities are quite as sufficient from Jeffer-
sonville as from Philadelphia. The uues-
ton Of cost does not make so much differ
ence since in time Of war that is a factor
not to be too closely regarded. The par
ticular articles which will be kept in stor-
age have been designated by board Of
officers representing the quartermaster,
medical, subsistence and ordnance depart
ments of the army. They are such sup
plies as are not perishable and may not
be obtained In the open market within a
period Of, say, thirty days. The quantities
OF the supplies are now the subject of
discussion by officers of the army war
college, with the idea that it shall be as
certained how many troops of the volun-
teer army are likely to be maintained for
the period of year in time of war It Is
desired to have that amount OF material
for that time on hand at the various
depots
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Premier Monis, who succeeds Prime
Minister BRAND and viii organize the
new cabinet in France, is classed as
a radical republican. His hold upon
the republicans is stronger than was
Brands because of his Identification
with that party and yet his influence
with the socialists is expected to be
greater than was Brands because the
latter was known as a socialist and
was not radical enough to suit that
party.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
BIunder of Miners Union,
Philadelphia Record.

TWIIaWEIUIIIU
The United Mine Workers never made
more stupid mistake in their official action
than when they made 1t impossible for
John Mitchell to remain a member Of their
organization and stin keep his place of use
fitness as an official Of the National Civic
federation. The National Civic federation
has held a beneficial intermediate relation
between employers and employees that has
enabled it to serve both with equal adj
vantage. Mr.. Mitchell, as representative
miner, was in a position of helpfulness to
his fellows. His compulsory retirement is
distinctly their misfortune.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
A TELEPHONE COURTsHIP.

Il. L, Sabln in Judge.
When l wooed Nellie on my knees,
Twas rather disconcerting
To hear her ask me, Number, please? -
Confusion thus averting.
But after ] was listed, then
Twas much better token
To hear that welcome can again"
In accent sweetly spoken,
TIL, spite, of sundTy ups and downs.
My couftship proved so hearty.
To Joneses Smiths, and Blacks end
She JcSslnSiy fsped i"@fbG4 tidrt,kPG
And when her dad. with anxious brow,
Would butt in on our pleasure,
BY calm reproof of Busy now
Was how she'd take his measure
And so we're wed; but, midst our ease,
She's still as fate designed her;
For, morn and eve, a Nickel, please
Is mainly her reminder
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

II is quite evident that the army appro-
priation bill for the next fiscal year has
not provided sufficient funds 10 supply the
military establishment with subsistence
The appropriations available for that pur-
pose for the current fiscal year-those
made I'm the regular army bin and in the
deficiency bill-amount to % 100 coo while
the appropriations for subsistence for 1911.
u amount to S9O33 600 This is on the
basis Of an army OF 5000 men, whereas II
has now been decided 10 increase the army
to SI,Ol3, including scouts and hospital
corps. 1t Is apprehended that there may
bc a deficiency OF 100000 or more assum,
ing that the total enlisted strength Is at
tained The subsistence officers entertain
the hope that the cost Of the ration VIII
not increase beyond its ascertained prevail
ing rate OF 2352 cents. which Is the cost
OF the ration during the first half Of the
present fiscal year. II will be two or three
weeks before Il can be known whether the
cost has Increased during the two months
OF the second half OF the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Granting that the railroads have
been instrumental in having the refer
endum invoked in other states to hold
up to them Objectionable legislation,
would they have been stopped by re-
quiring a petition to contain the
names of 25 per cent instead of 8 per
cent of the voters? When II comes to
getting petitions for anything or any
body it is only a question of persis-
tence and the employment of plenty OF
solicitors. It is absolutely impossible
to put up an initiative and referen-
DUN, no matter what the percentage
without enabling the railroads 10 re-
sort to it the same as other people.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

The commissary general of the army is
continuing his investigations concerning
covering for the sugar. salt, pepper and
coffee components OF the new haversack
ration. Various types of envelopes and
shapes OF package have been submitted
and are being examined by General
Sharpe The latest is in cylindrical form
with the articles placed in' waterproof,
alright paper with an inner covering BY
this means Il is hoped to keep these ar
ticles from deterioration for an indefinite
period Another subject engaging the at
tentiOn of the subsistence officers Is the
production OF fresh bread according to a
recipe which enables the bread to be kept
for a period Of two weeks. Much success
has already attended the experiments in
that direction, not only according TO the
formula tried out at the bakers school IN
Washington, but according TO other recipes
prepared at other schools. The reports
concerning the bread and the samples
furnished the commissary general justify
! the expectation that a satisfactory bread
has been found. II is not intended that
this bread shall entirely supplant the so
called hard bread. but It viii diminish the
/ use Of the latter in the field.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

ordered traffic stopped for a distance
of 1000 miles. This seems to sub
stantiate the rumors that provisions
are being shut out When it comes to
such extremes, the situation is getting
serious and cannot long endure with
out some Intervention from the Next
can government more assertive and eff
fective than has yet been made
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Englishmen dwelling in Canada do
not like to be told that Canada's spirit
Of independence is steadily growing,
probably because they realize it too
keenly themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

The cornerstone for another hand
some new church for Omaha has just
been laid. When it comes to fine
church edifices Omaha will invite com
parison with any city of its size in the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Admirers OF Senator Lorimer well
coined his homecoming with a brass
band. It's up to Ben" Thomas and
Cadet Taylor to organize a reception
committee for Senator Brown.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

The dairies that supply Omaha with
milk are showing improvement in rat
lngs put on them by the dairy inspec-
tors. That is encouraging. Let the
good work go on,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Governor Carey of Wyoming has
vetoed over 100000 of appropria-
lions put up TO him by an overgener-
Gus legislature. Governor Aldrieh
may have TO trim the edges OF the
budget made up by the Nebraska leg
stature when the roundup comes.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Legislative redistricting is promised
IN the platform Of all political parties
that put candidates before the people
OF Nebraska last fall. II will be hard
for members Of the legislature to get
away from voting for some kind Of a
redistricting bill before they go home,
even though for some 4 cuts down the
representation now enjoyed
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Unless somebody is playing politics
for effect, Governor Dix, who said he
would not interfere with the senatorial
contest in New York, has finally inter-
fered and got himself caught between
the upper and neither grindstones Of
his party, with both Tammany and
anti-Tammany displeased with his con-
duct.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Senator Hitcheock's paper is using
decidedly unparliamentary language
with reference to Senator Bailey, but
II has been prearranged for the new
senator from Nebraska to exculpate
himself from responsibility for any
hing In his newspaper.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
Clneh Of suretles cOmpanie..
Pittsburg Dispatch.

A special commission which has been
carefully investigating the furnishing Of
bonds for government employees by surety
companies has reached the deliberate con-
clusion that the companies are charging
unreasonable rates. The government en-
ployes found that out long ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
watch EN- Do II.
sd. Louis UNCONSTITUTIONAL

st. Louis GlObe-Democrat
Within the next eighteen months the
democratic party will be concerned in one
respect. It will be compelled to say
whether it is for free trade or modified
form Of protection, II for protection In
any item the democratic acceptance Of a
republican principle will be established.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Kentucky is advocating good roads.
But Just think how easy those Breath
1T county boys could swoop down on
the enemy then.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
A Plum out of Reach.
Pittsburg Dispatch

]. j. Hill said a few days ago that this
country would save SSOOO,OOO year out of
Canadian reciprocity Now he Is growing
because the Interstate Commerce commits
sion will not let the railroads grab that
plum before Il is saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Interest at per cent on S6,26S,-
1858 looks pretty strong, but just
agure out what interest at AZ per
sent on SS,25O.OOO will be, with $780,
900 a year added for lost taxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
saving at the spIsot.

InUIHnHVUII6 INVWo'
We're getting along. The treasury de-
partment hopes to save 100000 year on
the coinage of gold under the new law
which will be a thousandth part of what
Senator Aldrich said ought to be saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Editor Watterson says OF his friend, Bob
Taylor: He Is the type OF man who sees
the doughnut when the pessimist sees the
hole. Atlanta Constitution.
Yes, and also the type of man who
can Jump clear through the hole with
out ever touching the doughnut
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Mr. Rosewater helped make Ben
Thomas postmaster at Omaha.-World-
Herald
Oh no. Mr. Rosewater urged the
two United States senators from Ne
braska to make Robert Cowell post
master at Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
FEBRUARY CIRCULATION.
47,62l

State Of Nebraska, County of Douglas, Bs:
Dwight Williams, circulation manager OF
The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn, says that the average daily cir
culation, less spoiled, unused and returned
copies for the month OF February. 1911 was
Gs62l. DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this list day OF March, 1911.
(seal) ROBERT HUNTER
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

idea OF admitting two Chinese youths
ON the ground that the school was
overcrowded and did not afford
enough places for our own boys.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Wonder what other names besides
that Of Governor Harmon of Ohio are
inscribed on Mr. Bryan's presidential
blacklist
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

That was a great demonstration
Senator Lorimer's friends gave him on
his arrival in Chicago, but the forty
black balls are still In the ballot box.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
Dornrily shOuld have The Bee
mailed TO Them. Address viii be
changed as often "a requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

rs the tendency Of woman's dress a cause
or effect OF modesty?'' queries The Omaha
Bee. her.-Washington Post.
Dare you to go through with it.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

More cadets wanted at West
Point" There has been a deficiency
for two or three years. That should
be interesting reading 70 Congressman
Macon Of Arkansas. who opposed the
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
LAUGHING GAS.

Did you present that bul?"
Yes, sir" -.4
well, what did he say?"
'I'n tell you. sir. II you'l request the
stenographer to leave the room for
few minutes Toledo Blade
81 feel a hundred years old this even
ing" she said. ...-
"You don't look it," the other woman
replied.
THANK you"
Not by at least sixty years"
Then the cold wave arrived.-Chicago
Record Herald.
Sweet Young Thing-Do you know
these incubating arrangements are humble
life tragedies to me in their mechanical
substitution to the little chickies for
real mother. They strike me as melan-
ChOly.
Practical Farmer-Perhaps they are.
They're breeders themselves, you know
Baltimore American. .a.
She's a very devoted mother"
"Is that SOP
Yes After her baby was born she
actually dropped her membership in three
card clubs Detroit Free Pross.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Out in Reno a public speaker does
not say Fellow citizens, but Eel
low-soiourners." rs
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Charles d. Hilles succeeds Charles
d. Norton as secretary to the presi-
dent Good luck, Charley.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

The Culebra Slide is doubtless a
great one, but 1t can have nothing on
Ty Cobb's fade-away,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Perhaps the people will get their
revenge If congress remains in session
until August
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Thirty days intermission will just
shout give Senator Bailey time to get
In a good humor
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07
Army Gossip

matters Of interest on and BACK
Of the Firing Line Cleaned from
the Army and navy Register
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Champ Clark evidently feels the
gravity approaching. He has not
talked foolish for a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

To the Nebraska retailers: We'll
come to our city.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Congress re-lented Just after the
Lent season began.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Still, million-dollar wedding checks
are not likely to become fashionable.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Captain HObson enjoys the rare
distinction of being in a party to him
self
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Oregon is pretty far west, though, to
go for e presidential candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-03-07

Boost. before you boast.