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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
FORCING 4 SLATE.

When the Jefferis rules, providing for
the nomination of candidates by direct
vote instead of by delegate conventions
were adopted by the republican county
convention two years ago, the leaders Of
the self-styled "anti-machine faction"
proclaimed from the housetops that they
were opposed to boss rule. packed con-
ventions ana nominations by barter and
trade. The proposed reform was very
popular and met with the hearty APP
proval Of the rank and file Of the repub-
lican party, regardless Of faction. TAX
ing advantage of this sentiment, the
FOntanelle club endorsed the direct pri-
mary law, framed by Representative
Dodge, and the act was made para
mount issue.
At the very first opportunity that pre-
scented itself for a full test of the law
the FOntanelle governors, whose battle
cry always has been smash the Ma.
chine" arrogated to themselves not only
the dictatorship Of the members OF the
club, but Of the whole party. Members
OF the club who were disposed TO be-
come candidates were summarily turned
down and ruled of and a ticket was
made up in star chamber by half 9
dozen governors ten days before the
date set by the law for fling nOmina
tons had expired. ,-
While the men who were afiliated
with the sO-called machine faction were
entirely untrammeled in their choice
the and-maehine is seeking to ram iti
own choice down the throats of repub
fcans who are expected to swallow the
dose without winclng The natural eff
feet OF the attempt OF the FontanellC
governors to nulHfy the direct primary
law will be combination against com
binatiOn. The candidates who were
stigmatized as machine" men will b
compelled as a matter OF self-defens'
to combine their strength. and II the
direct primary law becomes a dead let
ter it will lie because il was put t.
death in the house OF its pretended
friends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
GERMANr's COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.

GERMANS COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.
No nation shows greater energy in
promoting its foreign trade than Ger
many and none is meeting with greater
success. What Germany has accom-
pllshed during the last twenty years in
building up her Industries and com
merce has been surpassed by no other
country, with the possible exception
Of the United States, and in some direc-
tons, notably in the South American
trade, we have been outstripped by our
European competitor. The manufactur-
ers and merchants Of Germany are
awake to every opportunity that pre-
sents itself for expanding their trade
and quick to take advantage Of it.
They have made remarkable progress
in China during the last few years and
1t is said that German trade grows more
rapidly there than that of any other
country. Statistics show that the COM
merce of Germany with the countries
Of South America, which ranks second
in amount to that of England, is stead
lily growing, the German flag being
almost as frequently seen in the south
ern ports as is the British flag. German
capital is now being invested in the
construction Of railroads in Brazil,
where there is a large German popula-
ton, while in some of the other South
American countries the genius for bust
ness of the people of Germany is being
conspicuously shown. A recent report
from Berlin notes a scheme for estab-
fishing German coaling stations along
the main ocean trade routes, one OBJ
ject of this new development being to
lis now being so rapidly pushed in oil
parts of the world. 1t will also aid the
German coal industry and make ship
pers Independent of British coal sup
plies. In time of war these stations will
give Germany great advantages over
other countries.
Germany has built up and maintains
a merchant marine second in extent
only to that of England and 1t is to this
that she largely owes the progress of
hOL lOiClBh ICIudD SHIPS
are on all seas and carry the products
Of that country 10 all ports of the world.
In this she has pretty conclusively dem
onstrated that trade follows the flag
and her example in this particular is
certainly worthy Of the thoughtful con-
sideration of the American people. II
Germany finds profit and advantage in
her merchant marine, in transporting
her products under her own flag, why
should not the United States also find
that policy advantageous. Americans
are justly celebrated for their energy
and enterprise in seeking trade, but the
Germans are not behind them in this
respect and some Of their methods are
decidedly superior to ours, one thing be-
ing that they study more carefully than
Americans the requirements OF certain
foreign markets. In the struggle for
trade that is becoming more and more
eager every year it is not to be doubted
that German energy and enterprise will
secure large share.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
HUMORIsTs AND JOHN d.


8. w. Gillian in Baltimore American.
When down at Cleveland t'other day the
testers went to see
The butt of Ida Tarbelrs roast land exc
Were treated to the privilege Of taking by
the hand
The very richest chap of this or any other
land.
He seized us by the luncheon hooks and
earnestly proclaimed
roundly had DETAINED
The Standard and its magnate in 30 man.
caustic ways
Such GOALS Of fire upon our heads has left
us In a daze.
He led us (as a priest his fiock) from
flower bed to tree,
He named each little bush's age and exc
its pedigree;
He told us just how many pecks OF worms
he had obtained
From one small patch of velvet sward our
allen feet distained
He handed posies TO US in exchange for
former roasts-
Our pasts rose up and smote us like a lot
OF shaminK ghosts.
The time we went to Forest Hill to make
our little call.
But never once-it struck us strange-dld
Coal Oil Johnny say:
Come In and have million bones apiece
I'm wearied Of your ehamng and I'd put
you out OF biz
BY making each of you as rich as Tommy
lawson is.
I'll make each man a millionaire. then you
won't be so rude
AS 70 bemean me when I next advance the
price OF crude"
Not once did John forget himself and even
Such things when we went calling at his
home the other day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

The centenary Of the Frankfurt ana
Wiener sausages has just been celebrated
in Germany.
The recent death Of William King NJ
New Jersey recalls his peculiar distinction
II was he who gave the lie 20 AN tho
comic weeklies by marrying his mother.
in-law.
James ]. Hill the railroad maguato.
will celebrate his 67th birthday SeptemN,r
Is. on which occasion a banquet will n,
given in his honor by representative iu.r
Of Minneapolis Mr. Hill was born .n
Guelph. Ont
During the recent soujourn Of the shah
Of Persia in Paris one Of his tayor,t,
amusements Is said 70 have been having
his secretary read to him the oldest ~
the begging letters, Of which vast num-
bers were sent to him daily.
Having played the part Of host IN
royal manner to the members OF Tho
American Press Humorsts association.
whose target he has often been Mr.. Rookie.
Teller may yet have the pleasure OF en-
PERTAINING Mr.. Lawson or Miss TarhoI
Numerous anecdotes Of the childhood
days Of the German crown prince have
been unearthed since his recent marriage
According to one OF these, his tutor told
him that all mankind are sinners. NV
father may be a sinner" he replied hotly
but I know my mother is not"
A handsome painting or JOY l. Carlisle
has been received by the Ks Sgy Histor-
zeal society and placed IN .ae historical
rooms at Frankfort alongside OF pictures
of the former governors and distinguished
Kentuckians. The painting is life size. It
was painted I'm 1898 while Mr.. Carlisle
was secretary Of the treasury. by II.
Huke.
First Lieutenant Henry L. Harris and
Second Lieutenant Morton 7USsell both OF
the Twenty-second United t-es infantry.
have resigned their commissions and will
enter the Chinese army. They are to re-
ceive the rank of colonel and major. re-
spectively, at $1,000 and 5000 year. and
will devote themselves to Introducing west
ern military methods in the army OF
China.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
MUST STAND FOR SOMETHING.
Democracy Cropping in the Dark for
Live Issue.
washington Post

Washington Post.
What is the dmocratic party going to dol
What issue will It tender? The political
history OF the past forty years demonstrates
that to succeed party must be assertive,
1t must take the initiative. There was
time when the democratic party could be
depended on to lead. 1t destroyed the
United States bank; It paid the national
debt; 1t distributed the surplus among the
states; 1t annexed Texas; IL fought the
Mexican war; it enacted free trade It took
from Mexico an empire-spoil of victory on
the field of battle; 1t developed California;
1t created magnificent merchant marine;
1t admitted great and hourishing states into
the sisterhood When 1t was at its zenith
the decade 1SS0-60-the relative increase of
material wealth was greater than any like
period of our history before or since
That was when the democratic party
believed something and was faithful to it's
convictions. 1t was not then a mere party
of negation, to camp tonight where its
adversary camped last night. The act of
1858 put the country on practical gold
basls-a democratic measure fashioned by
Robert M. T. Hunter of Virginia. The
party was true to It's traditions as late as
1862 and voted solidly against the nat, rag
money greenback; but In 1868 1t proposed to
print enough rag money to pay the national
debt. Since that date 1t has just been
'slashing around" and clutching at all the
financial heresies It could lay hold on.
Tilden got hold OF It, put some democracy
into it, and retaught It the art Of victory.
Cleveland twice led 1t out Of the wilderness,
but 1t scampered back again at the invita-
ton OF frenzied statesmen Of the west
The democratic party must find some
thing to believe, and then believe It with
fanatic zeal 1t has never yet. and It never
will, believe this blue law" democracy Mr..
Bryan thinks he believes In. Whenever the
people want blue law" craftsmanship they
know where TO get It. The democratic party
will gain victories when It again plants It.
self on the constitution OF the United States
and sound democratic interpretations of
that instrument.
Until then 1t will wander in the wilder
ness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
THE rroLLnrs VIEW rival
Gasoline Motor Cars steadily cOminE
Into Use.
Philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press.
It took nearly fifteen years for the trolley
70 expel the horse. task not wholly com
pleted even vet in a backward city Hike
New York. II may prove that much less
period Is required 10 eXpel the trolley oy
the gasoline or steam motor car. England
is at this point In advance OF this country
Railroads there have promptly seized the
advantages offered by the motor car both
on the track and omnibuses. The auto
motor car proves on the railroad line 70 De
cheaper, more efficient and more easily
managed than the train made up OF loco
motives and cars for light passenger ser
vice On the Northwestern railway In
England the increase in passengers on It's
motor cars in a year was 10000. against
10000 on the trains.
The Union Pacific has begun the use OF
these cars for its suburban service outside
Of Omaha, a number Of English railroads
have adopted the same system, finding that
on those trains familiar on every road
which have to be run for public convent
ence, but on which travel is small, that an
auto car carrying passengers and little
baggage Is Just as convenient for the pas
senger and far more economical for the
railroad than a train. The Tam Valley line
for instance, reports that a train costs
80 cents a train mile and steam motor car H.
This, however is only a beginning. The
Northeastern railway, in England, has
procured legislation permitting It to run
gasoline auto motor omnibuses from its
stations in the neighborhood of Newcastle
and other centers OF population. These run
in connection with suburban trains In
tended to meet the need of the commuters.
They bring passengers in in the morning.
They take them out at night. They add to
the region which can be reached by man
returning to the city every day for his
work wide area which these auto cars
can cover without the cost of a track and
with no special charter.
The rural trolley will not last long under
this competition II It comes here The
gasoline engine only costs for power while
It is in operation. The capital on the track
is all saved. Questions OF right-of-way are
avoided. Sparse travel can be gathered
probably ana economically by this method.
In London the omnibus companies are
substituting the auto car on streets where
1t was expected to introduce the trolley
The advantage of the auto car is obvious
1t can drop its passengers on the sidewalk
1t calls for no track. II dlspenses with
wire. 1t requires no power plant. Above
all, instead of requiring constant stream
of electricity, fuel is consumed only when
1t is actually used.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
Chance for 7 Plat to Make Good.

san FrancIscO Chronicle.
Mae Catherine Wood, the authoress Of
THE Love letters of Boss" may be tell
ing the truth about Senator Plat, and that
worthy may deserve to have it told about
him, but that is no good reason why Mae
Catherine should be permitted to practice
the art of the blackmailer with impunity.
Unless matters have been grossly misrep-
resented, she has been trying to extort
money from the senator. In most states
attempts of this kind are offenses against
the law Plat must be aware Of this and
II he does not invoke protection he has
himself to blame for his trouble.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
Recalling a Pipe Dream.

Baltimore American,
Is the horseless age already dawning?
In Scotland an agricultural automobile has
been put upon the market. 1t will draw a
gang pillow, cultivator, harrow or a wheat
reaper. 1t will pull a wheat drill geared
behind smoothing harrow, thus preparing
the ground and seeding at one operation
When not engaged in field work the motor
can be harnessed to a threshing machine
corn shelter or wood saw, or will draw the
loaded wagon to the railroad station; in
fact, II seems to take the place, pretty
completely, OF the farmers best friend, the
horse.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

It is In accord with the eternal 1T
ness Of things that a bunch Of 2-year
olds Of the Omaha bar should organize
themselves into a boosters club to force
the nomination for county judge Of the
amateur lawyer, who has been acting
as chief clerk for Judge Yinsonhaler
for the past six years. The young grass
feds apparently do not want a county
Judge who knows any law. II they
were young school teachers they would
root for a student in a commercial col
lege, or a BOokkeeper for the position
Of superintendent Of public instruction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Another man with a mission has come
to the front with a Nebraska newspaper
exclusively devoted to the determination
of cat houses. The task Of educating
the people Of Nebraska to boycott Chi
cago and st. Louis mail order concerns
will, however, prove almost as difficult
as the suppression Of the popular crav-
ing for tainted money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

The basso profundo candidate for po-
lice judge seems to be running several
laps ahead of Judge Back-Salary Cor
don on the democratic race track. At
least, he occupies top column, front
page, next to reading matter, Of the
senior yellow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Tax Commissioner Fleming will be
no less surprised to learn through the
official demo-pop organ that he is run
ming for county clerk, than County Clerk
Drexel, who has been laboring under
the impression that he was to have
walkaway for the democratic nomina-
ton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

In spending part of his latest loan
from Germany for Egyptian dancers
the sultan of Morocco doubtless desired
to find some one who could dance to his
music.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

In Omaha j. e. Markell was content
with running one hotel and a chain of
railroad eating houses. but at Panama
he will be content with nothing else than
ten hotels and a chain Of eating houses
along the raging canal"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
RoNaI PnternnIinm.
Philadelphia Record.

The Little Father" graciously tells his
trustful and afrectionate children thaht he
would rather give up the half of sakhalin
than further expose them to the horrors OF
war. How paternal in the car, who would
rather have sent hundreds Of thousands Of
his children to an inglorious death than
pay money indemnity for peacel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Prof. Garner says that each word of
the monkey language" he has learned
has cost him $1,000. AS his vocabulary
is still deficient 1t is hardly probable this
form of study will become popular, even
in Newport society.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Total ...1l,54O S52 1920, 81 s,sl2 SS5. 210s23 IS
'Including Manhattan and the Bronx.
floss
Indicated Yields of grain, according 70
the government crop report for August,
were far greater totals than ever before
produced in this country in a single year.
According to the August figures, the
present wheat crop has been exceeded only
once, in 1892, while corn is likely to out
strip all records by 100000 bushels.
The following table shows the probable
yields OF principal grains as indicated by
the last oficial report:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

II must have been fate playing into
the hands OF Uncle Sam which placed a
man named o'Farrell at the head of
Cuban SSreign affairs when Great
Britain attempted 10 secure treaty Civ
ing It greater privileges on the island
than those enjoyed by the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Now that peace has been decided
upon Russia may be glad that there is
but q single track railroad between st.
Petersburg and the far east, at least
until the extent OF socialism" in the
army Is determined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
Horrible Example in Politics.

The temperance of Pettlgrew as
would-be factor in public affairs need cause
no uneasiness. He calls himself now an
anti Roosevelt republican" Mr.. Roose-
welt is 10 be congratulated. Pettigrew will
sink again into the obscurity OF opulence
soon. While he remains active he will
serve admirably as a horrible example In
politics Even this consideration, however.
may not reconcile the state OF South Da-
kota to it's fate as the home OF Pettigrew.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

With more houses being built in
Omaha this season than in any previous
year and its population steadily grow
ing, the enrolment in the public schools
has not increased. What is the matter
with the truant officer?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Omaha still has Irresistible attractions
for General Manager Dickinson of the
Kansas City & Orient railway. No other
place affords him such excellent amuse-
ment as a Sunday ball game.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
Good Services UndeFvaIued.
TpdiararotTs Mans

But surely the $500 a year life insurance
clerk who accommodatingly signed notes
for millions of dollars in order to help his
employers out of an embarrassing position
would be justified in placing higher value
on his services.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

The easiest way to settle the trouble
over naturalization with Turkey is for
all Turks recognized as American citi-
zens to remain on this side of the At
lantic
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

BY the time Colonel Bryan has driven
from the party all Of the traitors" and
Henry WattersOn has enforced all his
edicts on the Bryan following, what is
left Of the democratic party WIN no
doubt be able to drop all Of its fads and
fancies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Since Mexico has decided to bar lot
teries, people in that country with sport
ing blood I'm their veins will be com
PEELED TO resort to the innocuous bull
fight for amusement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

II Judge Duftie expects to take the
whole Douglas delegation to the repub-
hcan state convention he will have to
charter a special train and buy out
cigar store
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
Here's Hoping.
Portland Oregonlan.

Portland Oregonian.
1t Is to be hoped that next winter, when
he is wrestling with grave domestic uues-
lions, President Roosevelt will have as
much influence with the United States SEN
ate as he had with the emperors of Japan
and Russia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12
Uncle San, il On.

Cleveland Leader.
If the contractor who sells gloves to the
War department really thought he could
cheat Uncle Sam he was foolish. It has
become an exceedingly difficult thing to do
as a number OF men now behind prison
bars can testify
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

With Nebraska crops exceeding in
value the total gold and silver produc-
ton Of the United States, the yellow
metal win have to take a back seat for
the yellow grain among those who know
a good investment when they see it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Total .4lsS TSO,OOO
These figures are computed on the
basis of October prices in Omaha with
corn at 45c wheat at 75c, oats 25c, rye
5oc barley 33c. Deducting from the
aggregate amount freight charges and
dealers profits on the basis of % per
cent of the market price and we have
$45, 932, 500 to take out which would
make the net value on the farm of the
grain harvest $137, 797,5OO Computing
the price Of corn on the farm at 3Oc,
wheat Csc, oats 1Sc, rye at Acc and
barley at 25c we have the following
table of the value Of the net output of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

II all the live stock. poultry and dairy
products grown in this country and turned
into cash from time 20 time through the
year. as well as the various vegetable,
grain, seed and hay crops not named above
were enumerated in the government re-
ports the totals would be almost beyond
belief.
The crops shown in the above table alone,
roughly reduced 10 dollars and cents on
very low basis OF prices in Chicago. would
figure out roughly as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

The Illness of Baron hOmura should
warn enthusiastic Orientals of the dan
ger of going up against Occidental
banquets without previous training
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

partments Of Nebraska railroads can
look with pleasure upon the coming
state convention, tut they can hardly
expect to declare an extra dividend
until after this year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

Now that America real heroes are as
sembling all thought of little wars can
give place to forecasts of the foot ball
results.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

That accident on the New York ele-
waited railroad will probably cause a
rush of business in the subway until
the matter is forgotten.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-12

simply means that several annual over
laps will be transformed into a perma-
nent debt to be saddled upon Greater
Omaha when the merger comes.