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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
rHE 49, srILL WTrH RoosEvELr.

The WEST STILL WITH ROOSEVELT
When a band Of Indians in earlier
days surrounded an emigrant pack train
in the darkness Of the night, it used to
be their custom to raise a vigorous war
whoop for the purpose Of deluding their
victims into the belief that they had
been set upon by a countless army OF
savages. 1t must be on the same theory
that the railroad lawyers and press
agents have now started the cry through
their subsidized organs that the rail-
roads have won out in their fight against
the proposed rate regulation legislation
and that they have succeeded in sitting
the public demand for government re-
striction of the railroad rate makers.
That the railroads gained an advan-
tage In sparring for delay when all rate
legislation was held up until after con
gress had adjourned last March, will be
conceded, as will also the fact that the
so-called rate inquiry pursued by the
senate committee on railroads was clev-
erly manipulated to bring out testimony
mainly of witnesses allied with the rail-
roads, or subject to railroad influence.
The prompt publication of this great
mass of testimony and the distribution
of the volumes as public documents in
advance Of the report of the committee
to the senate is plainly part and parcel
of the purpose to use the one-sided state
ments TO bolster up the railroad argu-
ments.
But that the railroad politicians have
by these agencies turned public senti-
ment out of line with the president and
his position on the rate question must be
emphatically denied, at least so far as
Nebraska and the great central west is
concerned. A few rebate shippers and
pass-favOred jobbers may have been en-
boldened to protest more freely against
any legislation that would operate to cut
of their special privileges, but this is no
reflex Of changed public sentiment.
Events Transporting since the adjourn
ment Of congress, however, In which the
railroads have continued to outrage pub
lie opinion by resistance of maximum
rate legislation in Missouri, by efforts to
make odious the enforcement of anti
pass laws in Wisconsin and by fragrant
evasion Of taxes in Nebraska, have all
contributed to strengthen the policy of
President Roosevelt with the mass of the
people
The railroads may play game of pro-
crastlnation and they may quite possibly
have a sufficient representation in the
senate 10 postpone action for a time on
any bill sent up by the house, but OBJ
struction will tend only to deepen popu-
lar resentment and stimulate radicalism.
If the railroads are handled by the
shrewd and far-seeing managers reputed
to he in control, they will see the hand
writing on the wall and make the best of
the situation without waiting for the
storm to break. The people of the west
are still with Roosevelt and will stay
with him unfalteringly so long as they
have him as their courageous leader in
the fight. '.'''' H.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
safeguarding Public Money.
New York Tribune.

new 1OTk lTiDune
1t Is plainly the duty of every state In
the union so TO distribute the deposit Of its
funds that the suspension OF any small
number of banks will not cause serious
trouble. Kansas is now suffering difficulties
and thousands of her employees are worry
ing because the money to pay them for
work done for the state was put In an un-
fortunate institution which has closed its
doors. Surely there have been instances
enough of bad banking in the history OF
this country to warn every state not to
put too much faith in the careful manage
ment of single place of deposit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Perhaps after the Russian plenipoten-
tiaries shall have presented their creden-
tials to President Roosevelt it will be
positively known who is to represent
that country; but at present the czar
seems to be as much in doubt as every
one except the st. Petersburg CORE
spondents, who are never mistaken, even
IL wrong
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

II is now announced that Cripple
Greek is to be Saved by the constitu-
ton" from the grasp of a railroad
merger. The last time Cripple Greek was
saved" the constitution had little to do
with the affair, so it seems that the prin-
cipal object is to save Cripple Greek and
let the constitution take care of itself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
one BIncLIee effectively Pulled.

T IIIIHIVT TITItI TNVNVTNs
RI A convict In the Fort Leavenworth prison.
formerly a captain in the army, has written
book about army scandals, which II Is
announced will be published. In view OF
the offenses for which he was sentenced,
and the recent suicide of the wife of a
lieutenant in his company, It may be ad-
mitted that he is an authority on the sub
Ject to which he has devoted his pen, but
It is consoling to reflect that the number
OF army scandals will be greatly reduced
by the dismissal and Imprisonment of this
blackleR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

General Booth of the Salvation army
commends the report of Rider Haggard
on colonial settlement. The one is not
going to be outdone in bestowing bou-
quets when the other has set the good
example
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Now comes the tale that land frauds
have been discovered in Australia. If
the housekeeping movement here has
started other countries to investigating
it will probably be found that the United
States is not the only nation producing
statesmen for revenue only.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

them never acquiring any real knowl-
edge and appreciation Of American insti-
tutions. The remedy for this is not diff
cult and until 1t is applied there will con
tinue to be agitation for additional re-
strictions upon immigration. The mat
ter is Of such Importance as to merit the
earnest attention OF the next congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

The Devlin affair seems to have come
to Kansas at the psychological mo-
ment." After September 1 the state
treasurer will not personally handle the
state funds, these being deposited in
banks which are to be placed under
heavy bonds and withdrawn only on
formal order of the treasurer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

II is to be noted that Governor Ma
gOOn is not running away from his job
at the Istlimus either on the pretext Of
inadequate pay or on the excuse OF un-
sanitary surroundings. Governor Ma
COON is a Nebraska man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

If General Miles is to be democratic
candidate for governor of Massachusetts
some dignihed gentlemen who have re-
Gently been excusing themselves for vot-
ing the democratic ticket through fear
OF "milltarism" will find themselves in
an embarrassing position.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
BottlinE Up HndIey.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
Lest President Hadley should plead the
statute Of limitations, II Is recalled that a
few weeks ago. in a speech at Boston. he
said We shall have an emperor in
Washington within twenty-five years un-
less We can create a public sentiment
which, regardless Of legislation, will regu-
late the trusts"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

In a firm resolve to lose none of the
glory acquired in the capture of Port
Arthur the japanese insist that General
Stoessel did not surrender until there
was nothing else for him to do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Now that gold has been discovered in
Iceland the reading public need not be
surprised TO learn that the island was
really discovered by q bold navigator
from Great Britain, and that the dor
mant claim is TO be asserted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
Misery Loves Company.

bprInBheId lMass.l HepubIcan,
It Is good story, anyhow-that Presi-
dent Harper OF the Chicago university in
duced John d. Rockefeller to offer the
81 10000 gift 10 Yale. The cry OF tainted
money has been hurting the Chicago IN
stitution and the daubing OF Yale with the
same stick will help greatly 70 take the
curse on. Nov, II Is said. President Har-
per's university can resume the reception
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

November 10 is the date now set for
the special session of congress by those
who claim to have inside tips of the
presidents intentions. The railroad
literary bureaus win soon have to begin
to work overtime.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Topeka prohibidonists are again petit
tioning the municipal authorities TO en-
force the prohibition law In the Kansas
capital. The same prohibitonists stead
tasty respond TO inquiries from other
states that prohibition in Kansas is
proving highly successful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

The circulation OF national bank notes
has increased duSing the last year by
mere than $48000OO0, 1t is safe
proposition that the banks would not
issue more bank notes unless there were
an expanded volume Of business to util-
iEe the money nj profitable rates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

aggregate number Of members of unions
at that time 374262. Yet strong as is the
principle OF unionlsm I'm that state II
loses almost invariably when organized
labor adopts course hostile to public
sentiment and interests.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Just TO keep history straight, it may
be noted that republican attorney gen
eral is fighting the Oil trust in Mis-
souri,. while the reform" democratic
governor is entertaining the Chautauqua
crowds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

The splendor and pageantry attending
the removal of the body of John Paul
Jones from France to this country may
be expected to stimulate the search for
the remains of other American heroes
resting abroad. An assignment to es-
cort duty on such a mission looks like
more of soft snap than appointment
to attend a congressional funeral used
to be regarded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

The financial journals are taking
great comfort in the report that during
the year 1904 only eight small railroads,
covering a total mileage of 744 miles,
capitalized at $36,OOO,OOO, went into the
hands Of receivers and for the first half
of 1905 the records show receiverships
for only five minor companies, embrace
ing go miles. But why should the rail
roads go into the hands of receivers in
these days when they charge what rates
they please and refuse to pay taxes be-
yond what suits their pleasure?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
Wisdonn OF silence.
Boston Transcript.

N'1'-EE7EI I'''''-N''T
Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador
declined TO be interviewed while passing
through Boston on his way 10 Manchester,
Nobody will hold II up against him. ANY
man who is liable to have to go back
TO Russia TO live does well to spend his
time In saying nothing and thinking still
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

From the reports of the meeting OF
the National Educational association
the average layman Is unable 10 ascer-
tain whether the School Book trust stiIl
controls the organization or not. That
Information. however. win probably de-
Vel0p before the next annual meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

The Department of Agriculture con-
demned lot of goods in New York, but
gave the owners the right to sell them
If properly branded. AS the proper
brands would give away trade secrets
it is probable that the manufacturer
will stand the loss, and people may still
eat aniline dyes for strawberry
hayors."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Tom Lawson denies that he is figuring
on going into politics. At any rate he is
setting some fine examples for politi-
clans to follow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

The Japanese are so busy in Corea as
to lend grounds for the belief that an
other royal family may soon be placed
on the retired list.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
Discredited AdNiser

OHICdkO IHIeT UCtdn
One of the saddest features OF the case
is that it will take many years to retire
completely the books which contain Chaun-
cey Depew's advice to young men
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

OF big contributions from the oil man with
out further harm, and one OF 100000 Is
expected to be forthcoming very soon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
XUuEN oUT OF TOWN,

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrariIY should have The Bee
mailed to them. IL Is better than
q daily letter from home. Adj
dress Will be changed as often rs
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Bristow is to resume newspaper work
in Kansas. Perhaps those congressman
will yet be sorry they did not keep
quiet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
A Lesson to Learn.

John Hay killed himself by overwork.
Learn to work other people. Then your
nerve will grow hard as brass and your
pulse and digestion will know never a
tremor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

The first real harbinger of peace is the
statement that the japanese are pleased
with the selection of NJ. Witte as the
Russian plenipOtentiary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Ohio is having u state campaign this
year, which may account for the indus
try of Mr. Lincoln Steffens in that COM
monwealth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

THAT man is trying to firt with mel"
she exclaimed Indignantly.
"There is no use of getting angry, said
one of the other girls.
81 can't help it. He has evidently mis-
taken me for the chaperon of the party, -
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Here, you. sir!'' cried her father, angrily.
chow dare you show your face here again 2"
We'll" replied the nervy suitor Il
might have worn a mask that's true, but
that would have been deceitfuL "-Philadel-
phia Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

st notice you never speak of your wife as
your better half"
II couldn't and be accurate; she's tho
whole thing around our house"-Detroit
Free Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County S.;
&. g. Rosewater, secretary OF Inc bee
FPublishlng Company peInR duly. sworn,
says that the actual number or full AMI
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of June. 1905 was as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Mrs. Vick-senn, tired Of scolding. became
pathetic. -.
tention to what I'm saying" she sald' 1t
wounds me deeply"
answered her husband, absent mindedly.-
Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Upgardson-Where did Throgson first
meet his wife?
Atom-At the altar. 1 think.-Chicago
Tribune,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

e e INOOL
Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn 10
be.oie me th'a 18th day of July, 1906.
(SeaD M. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

ut is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive! cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

Mrs. Brydeigh-Oh, Charlie! They say
you married me for my money!
Mr. Brydeigh-Now, how the deuce DID
In MI Len
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-16

did the father give the bride away?'
81 should say he did! He got ratified and
what do you think he said as he handed her
over to the groom?"
"What?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-06

OF that name, residing at 702 Christie
street in East Davenport, died yes
terday after only brief space of life.
The funeral was held at . o'clock this
afternoon. from the parents residence.
with interment in St. Margurite's
cemetery.
Jens Christensen died of cancer OF
the stomach at the county infirmary
after a confinement there of three
weeks duration. Deceased was a ma
tive OF Denmark and was IS years OF
age. The only survivor is daughter.
Mrs. Anna Rudisill. who is laundress
at the county infirmary.
One of the old German settlers of
Davenport and Scott county passed
away Wednesday evening in the per
son of Mrs. Bertha Moeller. nee Well
endorf. who died AZ her home. 14i2
Rockingham road. aged 60 years. 10
months and 30 days. Deceased was
born March IL. 1899 in Fitch. Probstei
Holstein. and in the year 1851 came to
America. In the year 1856 she was
married to John G. r. Moeller who
survives with her six children.
Mrs. Louis Siegfridt. Harvey F. Noel
Ter. Mrs. Alfred Behrens. Henry C
Moeller. Mrs. c. c. Kniegge and John
r. Moeller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-06
Prepare for Hill Paving.

u. s. Kaull. of Boston. is in the city
at the request of Seventeenth street
property owners who are DESTROYS of
having the hill paved with bithulithic
material from Eighth To- Twelfth ave
nues in the spring. Petitions for paving
this stretch and also Ninth avenue
from Sixteenth street to the terminus
two blocks TO the east have been drawn
and signatures will be asked of prop
erty owners during the remainder of
the week. There have been numerous
petitions for the paving of Seventeenth
street. bat it is thought that the sue
cessful one has now been drawn and
that the work will be ordered and COM
pleted. a bithulithic pavement is the
best known for hillsides. 1t is some
thing on the order of asphalt; n con-
crete base, containing crushed rock of
six sizes, IS used, though the binder
differs from the other pavement. A
powdered granite is used in place of
the limestone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-06
To Plan PLAYHOUSE.

Ralph Modjeska. the Chicago archi'
tect. who constructed the government
bridge across the Mississippi river a
few years ago. was in the city We'd
nesday with his chief architect. Cecil
E. Bryan, looking over the opera house
situation here, advising himself as to
requirements with view To submit
ting plans for the new playhouse.
James Otis. architect. also OF Chicago.
has already drawn plans for a build
ing. Whether competitive plans will
be called for or an architect will be
hired is up to the Moline Business
Mems association, the bank officials
and the Chamberlin-Kindt syndicate,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-06
MAN THOUGHT DEAD FOR
YEARS VISITS CHILDREN
Franklin Paxton Had Not Been Heard
From in a Quarter of
Century.

Happy reunion of the small family
circle after it had been broken for
% years brought JOY to the hearts
of Franklin Paxton and his two chill
dren, Mrs. Jennie Box, Kewanee, and
James Paxton. living on a farm north
of that city, New Years day.
Way back in Virginia Mr.. Paxton
who now lives in Georgetown, H., af
ter the death of his wife, left his two
children with their grandparents and
emigrated west to Kentucky. The
children heard from their father oc
casionally until 16 years ago. when
addresses the letters written failed tC
reach their destination
The son James. and the daughter.
after marrying Mr.. Box, came west
the grandparents having passed away
and after that the whereabouts of their
father was unknown. Time went on
and the children hearing nothing of
their parent, came to believe he was
not alive.
Mr. Paxton while in Kentucky lost
track of his children, but all through
the 16 years has been trying to locate
them. The first heard of them was
just before Christmas as Mr.. Keg-
ley of Kewanee, was visiting in
Georgetown and met Mr. Paxton In
their conversation the latter learned
that a family by the name of Paxton
lived near Kewanee. Hopeful that
it might be that he had found trace
of his children Mr.. Paxton wrote n
letter and the answer revealed without
doubt that he had located his children.
He made up his mind to pay his
children a visit Immediately, SO came
last Friday evening from Georgetown
and remained until Wednesday. He Wis
tied with his son over Sunday and spent
the rest of the time with his daughter.
The reunion was happy one and faith
er and children are greatly rejoiced to
know they have found one another
again after so many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-06
Bill Queer One.

At the council meeting Z. Stanley
Skinner. special assessment commits
sioner, presented a bill for $3.50 to the
council for services rendered in the
cause of the special assessment fol-
certain districts in the city. Attorney
koehler was asked to explain the
charge and stated that it was neces
sary for the work to be done before
an ordinance providing for the i'm
provement was drawn up, as within
ten days after the passage of the or
dinance, each property-owner in the
district must be notified OF the rate
of their assessment. +. S. Skinner was
appointed commissioner by his broth
err. Mayor c. p Skinner, did the
work and then the supreme court
handed down a decision which made
ii illegal for the board of local I'M
provements to order such improve
ments without petition from the
property owners, and at the same
time made useless the work done by
Z. S. Skinner. But the work was done
and now the commissioner looks to
the city for his pay-and the city at.
torney states that it's up TO the city.
The matter was finally referred o the
council as a committee of the whole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-06
Gives to the Church.

An annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society of the Second Congrega
tional church was held Wednesday
evening. The plans for 1905 were dis
cussed and among them was the ques
ion of what the society would pledge
toward the support of the pastor. AT.
ter some discussion il was decided to
give S125. The officers for the year
were selected. They are: President,
Mrs. Robert Teal; vice president. Mrs.
Thomas Paul; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs William STANCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-06
REPORT OF BURNING OF
HOTEL ADAMS ERRONEOUS
Proprietor Sends Word From Phoenix
To Rock Island Rel
atives.

Some weeks ago, through unreliable
sources. report which found it's way
into the columns of some of the local
papers, gained circulation to the effect
that the Hotel Adams, at Phoenix
Ariz, had been destroyed by fire.
Doubling the authenticy of the rep9rt
in the first place, The Argus infor-
nation otherwise was of such a nature
that it gave no attention to the erron-
eous statements. Advices from Hon.
j. c. Adams received by relatives i'm
Rock Island state however. that there
is absolutely no ground whatever for
the reports that have been sent out.
This confirmation of the opinion as to
the unreliability of the original re-
ports will be received with much grati
ification by Mr.. Adams many friends
in Rock Island which was his home for
so many years. and whose best wishes
have always attended him since his
removal to Arizona.
me Hotel Adams is one of the finest
OF the winter resort palaces In all the
country. 1t was built some years ago
at great expense and provided with
every advantage for the comfort and
enjoyment of its guests. Just now the
hotel is having its best time of year.
Mr.. Adams, the proprietor. as Is
known, has been remarkably success
full. not only in a business way, but
politically since going to Arizona, and
it is hoped that the recent unfounded
rumor is the nearest that illfortune
will ever come to striking him.