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Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
IS 10 TIE sENArnRsHIP.

The Bee has no sympathy whatever
with the efforts that are being made,
more particularly here in Douglas
county, to persuade republican legis-
lative nominees to repudiate the en-
dorsement of Norris Brown by the
state convention as the regular party
candidate for United States senator
should the republicans control the Leg
islature.
The republican legislative nominees
in Douglas county, no less than else
where, are bound by all the rules Of
political morality to accept the verdict
of the convention representing the re-
publicans of the entire state. The
nomination in convention of a clean
and capable candidate for United
States senator without fraud or cor
ruption after a fair fight in a free
field is as binding upon party nomi-
nees for legislative places as is the
nomination of those legislative candi-
dates upon the individual members of
the rank and file of the party. The
plan of convention nomination
adopted and carried out, with ample
notice to all parties interested, as the
nearest feasible approach to direct
popular election, cannot now be nulli-
fed by disappointed self-seekers with
out seriously impairing the confidence
Of the people In the professions of the
republican party.
AS a matter of fact, the resolution
said to have been adopted by the re-
publican legislative candidates in
Douglas county is meaningless be-
cause 1t can be construed any way
anyone wants to construe it. These
candidates cannot afford to have it go
out that they are pledged to vote
against Norris Brown for senator
Two of them announced publicly be-
fore the primary that they would vote
for and support the nominee of the
state convention. Three more were
delegates to the convention that nom
mated Norris Brown and cast their
votes to make his nomination unani-
nous. At least one more submitted
his name in the preceding primary for
delegate to the state convention prom
Using to abide by the result even
though himself unsuccessful. For
these men to go back on their prom
ises, expressed or implied, under pre-
tense of local patriotism, would be a
fragrant breach of faith that would do
Douglas county more harm than good.
Douglas county had the chance in
the state convention to keep the sena-
torship. Had the people here, who
are now crying over split milk, rallied
to the support of the preferred Doug
las county candidate at the proper
time, they would not now be lament
ing the prospective loss of the sena-
torship. The only thing to do in de-
cency is to recognize conditions as
they are by accepting Norris Brown
for senator this year and biding the
time to regain the senatorship when
another opportunity offers to get 1t
fairly and squarely. When that time
comes The Bee may be depended upon
to fight the battle for Douglas county,
provided always that the candidate is
man who has right to aspire to
such place.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
RUSINESS.

II faith may be placed In the relia-
bility of reports furnished by the
great commercial agencies, the state
ment that business conditions are ex-
ceedingly gratifying is justified. Ac
cording to Dun & Co. business failures
In the United States for the first nine
months of 1906 total 1912, with as
sets of $45,7S7,940 and liabilities of
S4,66O,237, compared with total fail
ures for the first three quarters of
1905, $500, with assets of $44,325,-
069 and liabilities of $76,234,02S. In
1896 for the same period the number
of failures in business was 1878, in
volving assets of $120,401,309 and
liabilities of $171,155,031.
Analysis of the statistics of insolv-
encies shows that the business of the
United States was never on so sound
a financial footing. When the expan-
sion of commerce is considered, the
relative number of failures in bust
ness undertakings seems wonderfully
small. The slight increase over 1905
is accounted for by the unusual loss
due to the great calamity that over
took San Francisco, and which
brought disaster to a number of fire
insurance companies. The bank fail
ures have been greater in 1906 than
in 1905, due in the most notable in
stances to the criminal acts of indi-
viduals, and in no way rejecting adj
versely on the general business condi-
tons. Manufacturing and trading
enterprises have flourished. Another
indication of the widespread prosper
ity is found in the building situation.
Improvements amounting to billions
of dollars in cost are being made
throughout the country, the only
limit to the activity in this line being
the scarcity of labor and material.
The crop yield of the country for
the season has been one of unusual
bounty, and the fact that the general
level of prices both for produce and
for labor is higher than ever was
known in this or any other country
indicates a continuance of the present
conditions for the rest of the year at
any rate. The unfinished projects
that will be carried over into the new
year give ample assurance that 1907
will be as busy commercially and in
dustrially as 1906,
Nebraska's share of this prosperity
is shown in the fact that but fifty-five
failures, with liabilities of $296,106,
are recorded for the first nine months
of 1906, against forty-four failures.
involving liabilities of $609,142 for
the corresponding period in 1905. The
solid condition of Nebraska's material
wealth, developed during the last de-
cade, is the best possible evidence of
the thrift and industry of its people.
Bank accounts have long since re-
placed the farm mortgage in Ne
braska, and the business situation of
which the country at large is SO proud
nowhere finds more satisfying exhibit
ton than in this state.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
sENsELEss CUSTOMS.
Protest Against vulgar Displays at
wedding Ceremonies.
India rolfS Neva


The action of the Indiana Methodist con-
ference in condemning vulgar publicity and
advertising methods in marriage ceremonies
is highly praiseworthy In recent years, as
all readers of the papers know. t has be-
come too common among a certain class
OF people to have the marriage ceremony
performed under strange and unusual con-
ditlons, as on platforms at county fairs,
on the top of a smokestack, etc. The cheap
notoriety that attaches to this sort Of
marriage destroys the sanctity that should
pertain to the ceremony and gives the
unthinking occasion to regard 1t as joke
rather than a serious transaction.
There is altogether too much trihing with
the marriage tie already without turning
the ceremony into a monkey show. The
conference did well in condemning the prac-
tice and pledging all its ministers not to
take part in such ceremonies. 1t is to be
wished that a similar seal OF condemnation
could be put on the too prevalent practice
of pursuing young married couples with all
sorts Of vulgar jokes, ending some times
In almost mobbing them in their house
This practice, as well as the other, shows
a lack of real civilization.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
PRESIDENT PALMA.

The sympathy felt by liberty-loving
people for Thomas Estrada Palma is
likely to increase as time passes. 1t is
noted to his lasting honor that as
president of Cuba he has escaped being
accused of profting by opportunities
and temptations to enrich himself at
the expense of his country and that
he goes out of Office a poor man. His
case stands in striking contrast with
those of so many ex-rulers of Central
and South American republics who
took care to have big heaps of loot and
graft securely planted in Paris or Lon
don against the day of political reckon
ing or counter revolution.
1t is conceded that Palma has
periodically and unselhshly striven for
the welfare of Cuba, though un-
doubleday the main cause of its pros
perity has been the guaranty of Sc
curity by the United States. But at
the same time the general verdict is
that he was not strong enough to re-
strain and guide his people to a
thoroughly settled state of affairs.
Perhaps no other Cuban leader would
have been equal to the task. 1t would
have required a Diaz, and Palma at
least was not a Diaz.
At the outset Palma opposed the
unreasonable clamor of the soldiers of
the so-called army of liberation for
pay from the treasury, and thus be-
came unpopular, but he failed to de-
velop into a man of iron and blood
to command the situation. Diaz would
have summary squelched opposition,
whereas Palma impotently let matters
drift, until the election frauds merely
precipitated the crisis.
Yet, he will likely have an honor
able place in the record, by the very
contrast of his character, If the ex-
cesses of military dictatorship shall in
the future be resorted to against revo-
lutionary impotence or lawless turbu-
lence. If, on the other hand, peace
able and regular selfgoyernment can
be shortly realized, the example of the
first president of the republic will be
given no small credit. 1t remains to
be seen whether such a character as
Palma having failed the Cubans can
be represented by any leader of their
own, on the basis of self-rule. COM
patibly with the purposes of genuine
government
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

A Chinaman has BEEN added to the varied
collections of relatives by marriage Of the
Gould family.
Banker stensland says: MY heart goes
out to the deposltors." This and his gall
are all the assets in sight
The weather man put up as fine bunch
of weather as the subjects Of Ak-Sar- Ben
ever enjoyed. Hand him the medal.
Having captured pair of base ball pen
nants, Chicago jumped on cold storage poul-
try and put $1,000 pounds of it over the foul
line.
The victory of the American balloonist
, in France goes to prove that We can work
of a pretty fair brand of hot air when
put TO the test.
Within a year six successive secretaries
OF singing club in Chicago were mar
ried off. 1t is the clubs way Of pairing
off its troubles.
The japanese have entered into compe-
tition with Maine in canning Mediterranean
labels is assured.
According to a pure food ruling European
frankfurter and limberger may come In
without labels. Both are ft to assert them
1 selves without a sign.
The personal estate or the late Senator
German OF Maryland Is valued by the exc
cutor at S6l2, 1864. Old Opportunity did not
knock on his door in vain
Reformed spelling struck Boston, and the
Hub is enraged. Fresh killed chix" was
one OF the signs on the columns of Fanueil
hall. Liberty rocked as never before, but
the author of the infamy escaped
Since reports of family disagreement APP
peared in print, the young wife Of the
aged Senator Plat Of New York displayed
unexpected talent. A photographer who
took her picture" without permission had
his face scratched and his camera smashed
by the angry woman.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
Labor Troubles I'm Panama.
Sprtnofald Ran,,biicap

While the government Is endeavoring to
introduce cheap Chinese labor at Panama,
in place Of the West Indian blacks, It ia
facing an epidemic OF demands for higher
wages among the skilled white workmen.
The locomotive engineers began It with a
demand for $225 month. Then the steam
shovel engineers asked for $3.50 a month,
the railroad conductors $3.50, the shovel
crane men $40, and the moders, black
smiths and machinists IS cents an hour.
No one is obliged to work more than eight
hours a day, but many machinists, by
working overtime, are already earning $3.50
a month, which is at the rate Of 5000 a
year. But that is not enough. The gov
eminent, too, seems to be at the mercy
of these skilled employees, in a large meas
ure
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
Reduced Passenger Fares.

The railroad statistics Just issued by
the Interstate Commerce commission show
that in the year ended June 3d. 1905, the
average revenue per passenger was 1.96
cents per mile. In the west and south, Of
course the rates must be or cents, but
as the average for the entire country was
less than two 1t seems as II all rates
in the densely populated northeastern
states might be reduced to two. The
New Haven road expected to lose $4,000
a year by a recent reduction to cents
and finds its revenues actually increasing
because the lower rate has stimulated
travel What the railroads need is more
passengers on their present trains. They
could carry very many more people with
no appreciable increase of expense.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
NOT AS 1 WILL.
Helen Hunt Jackson.

Helen Hunt Jackson.
Blindfolded and alone l stand
With unknown thresholds on each handi
The darkness deepens as l grope,
Afraid to fear, afraid to hope;
Yet this one thing L learn to know
Zach day more surely as l 60
That doors are opened, ways are made,
Burdens are lifted, or are laid,
BY some great law, unseen and stu
Unfathomed purpose to fulfill
MOT as l will"
Blindfolded and alone / wait;
Loss seems bitter, gain too late;
TOO heavy burdens In the load
And Joy is weak and grief is strong,
And years and days so long, 80 long!
Yet this one thing l learn to know
Each day more surely as l go
That l am glad the good and III
BY changeless law are ordered still
mot as ! will"
Not as 1 wil.'' the sound grows sweet
Each time my lips the words repeat
mot as l wll'-the darkness feels
More safe than light when this thoughs
steals
Like whispered voice TO calm and bless
All unrest and all loneliness
Not as l will'-because the One
Who loved us first and best has gone
1efore us on the road and still
For US must all his love fulfill
Not as we will"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

George AIDE is authority for the state
ment that over in Great Britain they
have noiseless foot ball-that is to
say, no noise is made by the specta-
tors. With us the noise is the most
innocent part of the game. Our Brit
ish cousins should at once revise their
rules so as to promote open play in
the grandstand, Just as We are re-
vising our rules to promote open play
on the gridiron.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
Control of wireless TcIeEraphy.
Chicago Chronicle.

The calling Of an International confer
ence to regulate the use and operation OF
the wireless telegraph is an interesting
event which marks new step In human
knowledge. The regulation proposed is
truly international In scope, because the
nations acting singly could accomplish
nothing. 1t is indeed, too early to as
sumo that even international action will
accomplish what is aimed at. since It in
wolves dominion over the circumambient
air enveloping the entire globe. 1t will
be difficult II not impossible, to deal with
wireless guerrillas in time OF war or in
time of peace for that matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

An educational conference called for
Lincoln is to discuss among other
things the subject of salaries and pen
sions for teachers. 1t is safe to pre-
dict that the discussion will all be on
the same side of the question.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
PREPARED FOR The CUBAN CRISIS.

PREPARED FOR THE CUBAN CRISIS.
The preparedness of our government
for the Cuban emergency contrasts
with its condition at the outbreak of
the war with Spain. Instead of con-
fusion and delay every department has
been in position to dispose promptly
of its share of the work. Even
though resort to force were necessary,
the splendid new navy, fit and ready,
would have enabled the government,
in a twinkle, to throw a girdle of steel
around the island, absolutely shutting
of inland disturbers from communica-
ton with outside juntas, and instantly
to possess and protect the chief sea-
ports and their neighborhoods where
important interests were exposed. The
day Secretary Taft proclaimed his as
sumption of control as governor, if
there had been imminent need, he
could have ordered the instant landing
of 5000 marines from the warships al
ready on the Cuban coast. At the
troops had been made available for
embarkation and transport, within a
few days. to strategic points in the is
land. with perfect arrangements for
their subsistence and efficiency, and
still another equal force was at hand
to follow swiftly.
Our regular army is not large, there
being only one soldier in each 100
OF population, but its organization
since Spain was ousted from Cuba has
been SO perfected as to make It one
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

In the construction OF the Panama
canal by contract Uncle Sam may ex-
peet to find his greatest difficulty in
securing inspectors who will inspect
a thousand miles from home in a eli
mate known to be trying upon moral
ity
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

The fact that several eminent bank
wreckers are enjoying the hospitality
of state prisons in various parts of
the country, or headed that way, does
not answer the demand for bank in
spection that inspects. Prevention
would be a great deal better than pun
ishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

The Cotton Growers association is
fortunate in having the cooperation
OF storms in it's campaign for 15-eent
cotton, but 1t will be dificult to con-
vince Alabama planters Just the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

The exhibit OF Cuban foreign trade
just issued by the United States may
not have been a showing in favor on
Intervention. but it will have that
eject in some quarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

BY selling President Smith just be-
fore the meeting of the Mormon
church, Utah authorities are doing
their best to show the faithful that
the race of martyrs is not extin-
guished.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

AS long as twenty marines can sub
due two hundred rebels the Cuban sit
uation can hardly be considered good
drill for the army.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
nay of MonosyIiabic Man

New York World
With Secretary Taft sitting on the lid
In Cuba, Hughes and Hearst candidates
for governor of New York, Lahm winning
the International balloon race and Muck
coming to teach us music. the monosylabic
man is the man Of the moment.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

The suit OF an Iowa packing com
pany for 100000 damages against
the Rock Island contradiets President
stiekney's contention that the packers
had the railroads by the throat.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

Since one railroad Official admits
that an elevator allowance is a rebate,
one feature of the new rate law looks
clearer.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

Both Missouri and Kansas might
enforce its anti-gambling laws better
in well defined territory before at
tempting to extend them to debatable
ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.
,nnv. Is vonr sister IN p,

Johnny, is your sister in?'
Yes, sir; she's In an old wrapper and
her curl papers. You'll have to walt about
an hour, Mr.. Spoonall. "-Chicago Tribune.
She-They say the darkest hour is Just
before the dawn Why?
Hell think IL has something to do with
the increased difficulty experienced in find
ing the keyhole.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Yes" said Marryat. I'm pretty busy
these days Getting ready for my we'd
ding, you know"
"Ah! that's a reminder of what Washing
ton said" remarked Hennipeck.
What was that?'
In time OF peace prepare for war ~
Philadelphia Press.
did the girls father make a kick about
you marrying herr"
Haven't you sense enough TO see there
are some subjects too painful to dis
cussY'-Baltimore American.
She says she married the wrong man"
well / should think they could agree
on that."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II see that Switzerland is making waist
coats out Of paper"
IT'S a good idea" answered the man
who is careless in his attire. Let EN-
make all the clothes of paper. Then you
can use mucilage brush and not have to
bother with uttons."-Washingto Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

After all. Lieutenant Governor
Bruce may be unnecessarily alarmed
over the probable effect of Hearst
victory in New York. as the time is
rapidly passing when the Empire State
is the whole thing" in our national
polities-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

Lost, strayed or stolen-several
campaign schemes for dollar donation
funds. Send information to national
committee headquarters of any old po-
litical party.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

China apparently takes the position
that coolies must be permitted to
work where they please before they
can work where Uncle Sam needs
them
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
'TNns ENcr Thnr.
Indianapolis News.

incidentally Il is noted that Il is the
statesmen who don't have to wrestle with
the complications ensuing that are most
enthusiastic about our staying in Cuba.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

The'"rubber trust" may prepare to
advance prices again, since it has been
demonstrated that "the automobile is
only as strong as its tire
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

Those New York board of health
physicians who start riots when exam
lining pupils at schools should take a
post graduate course in diplomacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

With the recently reported seismic
disturbance, the earth has shaken
three times and should now take a
rest.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

The apprehension of two depositorc
for robbing a California banker must
be taken as an indication that the
worm has turned
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

when the time arrives for the United
States 20 retire and leave the Cubans to
renew the experiment Of lf-government.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

With bleaching barred from sugars
the contest between the beet and the
cane should take on a new color in
America
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

Atlanta is arresung mob leaders,
but 1t remains for the jury to redeem
the reputation of the community.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

The Horse Show is next" on Oma-
has social calendar.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
How Large a Dose.

Baltimore American.
Now the government is to sue the Drug
trust. 1t is determined the monopoly idea
shall take its medicine.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

Evidently hearst thinks he is only
doing Bryan's Roger Sullivan act to
McCarren.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, ss:
George b. Tzschuck, treasurer Of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn,
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month OF September, 1906, was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
Doctors Busy season
CleHeland Leader.

The doctors are not abating their an
ticipations on account OF the new foot ball
rules
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

ception, but a president with the
virility to make It vital in the public
mind is altogether exceptional.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

CHARLES c. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn
1906
(Seal) NJ. B. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porRriiy should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often ms requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
The Inland Terrible.

PhiIadeIphia Record.
There has been very little difficulty in
getting into Cuba. The trouble win sQme
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07
TIE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE

BOUNDED BY EDWARD RosEwATER
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-07

VICTOR RosEwATER. EDITOR.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-12
FuNEpAL OF MRS. RICH.

Took Place Yesterday Afternoon was
Rurlso AZ; Mcedlawr.
Sunday Afternoon at half after two
o'ciock at the Methodist Eplscoppl
Church, funeral services wCte held
y,cr the remains Of Mrs. Maria Rich,
whose death toot place on Friday.
Rev 6. p! Smith, the pastor u the
church, condps!ol the services sud
Was assisted BY Rev. scheror q tie
lutheran Church and Rev. War,lep Of
Grafton. Mrs. cassIns Miller sag q
sclo. ss.
The remains we're laid to rcst in
Woodlawn Cemetery; The pail hearers
we're Messrs. WA. Moorehead, y, A.
Clayton, D. N. Snyder, ]. A. Lopga, N.
J.Lantz and 9, ". Evans:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-03-12
Death q I LIttle Girl

Lena, little daughter Of MI. and Mrs.
Eliza Van Glider, died Saturday, March
the 10th, at the parents home IN
the First Ward, Funeral services
we're held on Sunday afternoon and
the remains were laid to rest in Mt,
Zion Cemetery