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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-10-18
The Nebraska Independent

chased exemption from draft into the
service with cash, and who made for
tunes out of war contracts with the
government
1t is now forty-one years since the
close of the Civil war; and it IS only
twelve years since what was vulgarly
termed the bloody shirt" has gone
into retirement from the business.
But SO strong had special interests be-
come in our politics by that time that
in the election of 1896, those who prof
tied by the control of the government
had waxed SO fat in plumber that they
of that year The campaign of 1896,
however, made it clear TO the observer
of political acumen that the dawning
of new era was here, and that the rest,
upon the laurels of 81 and '65, had eX-
pired, that a new generation was pre-
pairing for a final encot inter- with the
political problems OF their day.
When an isseu is cue it disregards
conventions and forms, and holds in
utter contempt the high priests of the
regime that is doomed to fall. At such
a time the tones of CID leaders that
once charmed becomes repellant, and
the oracular power of the soul causes
men to recoil from aud rebel against
erstwhile leaders. Nature repud;ates
the demagogue by laws of its own, and
he is spewn from the mouths of men.
The errors that are doomed may still
represent power, and may yet COM
mand the market place for brief ne.
Rod They may continue t)r while
to find apoligists and attract syco-
plants. But, when the tine has ar
rived for the change and the voice of
God begins to thunder in the universal
human heart, the defenders of the err
rors to be destroyed might as we'll de-
claim against the tides as TO longer
appeal for popular support
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-10-18
WHY ARE WE IN THE PHILLI-
PINES?

If referendum vote had been TAX
en- in the United States three months
before Deweys guns Numbered in
Manila harbor on that fateful May
morning in 1898 it is doubtful if a sin
gle American citizens would have
voted in favor of our government TAX
ing over the PHILIPPINE Islands from
Spain. Aye, we will go even further
and affirm our disbelief that the very
men who were responsible for our
taking the Islands ever considered
the matter prior to that May morning,
or that the final action taken resulted
from the suggestion of any American
citizen.
The question Of why are we in the
PHILIPPINES, must therefore excite some
curiosity in the mind of the average
American, particularly so in view Of
dilemma we find ourselves in after
eight years experience when it is
clearly demonstrated that they must
ever remain heavy financial burden
upon us, and we have thus far failed
to conceive of any way of disposing
of them that will justify the original
taking of the Islands.
The readers of the Independent
| were promised some months ago that
| they would be given the reasons that
| Influenced the administration at Wash
ington in taking possession of the
PHILIPPINE Islands. That promise will
now be redeemed. First, the McKin
| ley administration was under especial
obligations to the great capitalists
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-10-18
A NEW ERA IN POLITICS.

The overthrow of political bosses
and the smashing of old political ma
chimes are the distinguishing features
of present day politics. Political idols
are being ruthlessly broken, and party
leaders who comparatively but yester-
day were looked upon with reverence
and regarded as marvels of greatness
and purity are being driven from
place and power, followed by the male
dictions OF former worshippers. In
the awakening of the national intellect
and conscience that is in process the
political demagogues, who for a quar-
ter of a century have successfully
played upon the prejudices of the peo-
pie to obtain position and power af-
ter which in return for political sup
port. campaign funds and other per
uuisites and brides have betrayed the
people and served the corporations are
being discovered and are receiving
condign punishment at the hands of
an outraged people.
In the breaking of their idols the
people are set Free Man being by ma
ture an idolator idolizes the individual
who exhibit the strength and prowess
to give invulnerability to his cher
ished opinions concerning matters OF
public policy.
The tenacity with which men hold
opinions Is but natural result of the
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gle and experiment wherein every sin
gle step in advance was made at the
cost of countless failures during cen
turtles of heartache in which millions
went to their graves in disappoint-
ment and dispair worn out in heroic
struggle to gain that which the i'm
penetrable future withheld from them,
the knowledge necessary to a realiza.
ton of justice and brotherhood, the
seeds of which were planted in the
primitive human heart
The progress Of man is onward and
upward but the pace has ever been
necessarily slow, measured by the
span of the individual human life lii
the great matters involving social
progress when perchance a single ad-
vance step is taken, the generation
whose good fortune it happens to be
to make the advance spend the balance
of their lives in defending the position
gained, seemingly incapable of little
besides except self laudation and self
glorifcation over the work they have
done.
The generation that blotted out chat
tel slavery, while ever jealous of the
fruits of the terrible civil war, seemed
incapable of taking the next sep in
advance, or even of contributing APP
preciably toward checking the rapid
development Of deyouring evils that
had their origin and growth during
and since the close of the Civil war
During many years after the close Of
the terrible conflict of 81 and IS, the
dying embers of the Civil war were
successfully famed into a flame for
election purposes. This was first done
by politicians merely seeking office.
But it being found to produce the re-
CURED results politically, was soon
seized upon by certain interests seek
ing profit through legislation, who sue
ceeded in weaving theories and gov
ornamental policies designed for the eX-
ploitation of the people into the web
of prejudices that the war left as
legacy, thus insuring the success of
their scheme of spoilation by the cum
ming blending of pernicious economic
policies with a prejudice with which
fc~ political purposes they became
practically interchangeable for a gen
Grafton.
AS result the party of Lincoln and
Sumner became the party of Carnegie,
Morgan and Rockefeller antipodes,
divergent and utterly irreconcilable
in spirit or purpose. The time during
which this vast change was brought
about marks the reign of the dema
gogue in our politics, period OF un
reasoning fanaticism, lasting a full
generation, during which time ma
jority Of our voters responded to the
magic touch of the demagogue with as
much ardor and righteous conceit a:
the citizens of Boston and Salem
brought to the hanging of witches {
century earlier
In justice to the soldiers of the civi
war it must be said that they contrib
uted no more in proportion to thei
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
RAISING Y. M. C. A. FUNDS FAST
Captains Raise Building Subscriptions
Among Themselves and Their
En;AnIe

AS a result of the industrious work
of the membership committee Of 100
of the Y. M. C. A. during the past
eight days, as referred to elsewhere.
marshaled by ten captains, $4,000 has
been pledged among the members for
the new association building.
An enthusiastic meeting was held
last evening at the association rooms.
at the opening of which 1t was reported
that $1,000 had been pledged. the other
$4,000 being raised within a few
minutes.
Graham Perkins, chairman of the
athletic committee, presided. C. E.
Quillian offered invocation. General
Secretary Luther congratulated the
committee on it's great success in rails
ing funds, saying that it showed en-
couraging results for the few days
work and complimented the members
on the result accomplished.
j. G. Warren urged the necessity of
putting forth every effort in securing
the amount of money necessary for
the accomplishment of the high mark
aimed at in the new building. Mr..
Warren intimated that while the large
amounts were appreciated, the. dollar
man was just as good as the $4,000
man and that the small amounts
would be thankfully received. Mr..
Warren then started the subscription,
which soon brought the sum up to
$4,000.
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chairman, to which several responses
were made, regarding the best methods
of procedure in raising the money.
IT was decided that ten captains be
selected by the chairman. each to Sc
lect five members to assist in the cam
paign of thirty days to raise $4,000 to
$50000 among the members
The following captains were selected
last evening, who i'm turn selected their
assistants; j. L. Graham, D. A.
Schweitzer DR.. F.. B. Sweet. r. r.
Bostwick, J. F. Torrey A. w. Card
we'll. r. V. Critcher o. M. Newly,
f. S. Hutton and Oscar B. Smith.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01

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ILL.,, writes:
IT gladly give my testimonial with
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'T had cafarrh of the head and
throat. I took cold easily and was
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'T was all rundown and hardly able
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months, ! am well and strong"
There Is no remedy in the world
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
REALLY A BROADWAY PALACE
Parnelee-Dohrmann Company's New
Establishment Is Thrown Open
to the Public

The grand opening of the Parmelee-
Dohrmann company, 436-444 South
Broadway. took place last night with
8. wonderful display of all descrip-
tions.
People from all parts of the country
standing around in groups and pairs
volunteered their statement that they
never had seen anything to compare
with such a valuable display of well
selected and suitably arranged mer-
chandise in all their travels. Every
body was practically of the same
opinion.
Some things worthy of mention in
the display are the electric, bathroom,
gas and other fixtures. The works of
art in the electrical line are amazingly
beautiful. There are huge reception
lamps of changing color lights, over
seven feet high and of bronze. They
average in cost from 5000 to S400. Then
there are smaller lamps of no less
beauty. but of less value that are COM
mendable.
Instead of having the usual means
to carry the cash to the office, the
Parmelee-Dohrmann company has in
troduced much quicker and more re-
liable manner. 1t uses the pneumatic
service.
The space of the store is 80 by $50 feet
and occupies five floors of the build
ing.
Everything on display is marked
price, number, etc. When persons pur-
chase the number and price of the ar
ticle is taken and the pneumatic tubes
are made use of in sending the order
to one of the stock rooms. Then the
electric holsters are put to use and
the purchased article is sent down for
delivery.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
OIL QUEEN TELLS
STORY OF CRAFT
SHOCKS THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS
A City EmpIoye Informs Her That
He Can Secure the Contract
for a Consids
Grafton

Quickly following the allegations of
graft made in connection with the his
franchise grab, has come the charge
of Mrs. Emma A. Summers, the oil
queen, of graft in connection with the
letting of the contract for fuel oil for
the new garbage incinerator. Yester-
day Mrs. Summers appeared before the
board of public works and declared
that city hall employe under civil
service, had offered to secure her the
contract for furnishing this oil regard
less of her prce, for cash considera-
toin.
This announcement struck the board
of public works much as a thunderbolt
and the members declared that all
bids for oil would he held UP until the
case was investigated. Bids were
opened Friday afternoon but Mrs. Sum-
mers' bid was not among them.
1t was the intention of the board
to award the contract yeserday, but
before 1T had had a chance to take UP
the question Mrs. Summers appeared
and made her startling statement.
Asked the Price
'T was approached by city employe
who is under civil service a short time
ago" said Mrs. Summers He told
me that he could secure me the con-
tract for furnishing this oil regardless
of what price / chose to ask and asked
me what j would give him to do it.
replied that If I was a man | would
give him a punch in the face. He re-
ceived nothing from me. you can be
assured. and owing to the circum-
stance ! did not submit bid.
Mrs. Summers did not publicly an
nounce the name of the city employe
whom she claims solicited a bribe, but
the board has information sufficient
to investigate and the case If the
facts bear out Mrs. Summers al
legations, will be called to the atten-
ton of the civil service commission
and later to the criminal courts.
Mrs. Summers Lowest
The city council recently advertised
for bids for 5000 barrels of fuel oil for
the years supply for the incinerator.
Bids were received and in this contest
Mrs Summers was the lowest bidder
The council evinced a reluctance to
award the contract to Mrs. Summers
and held up the award for several
weeks
1t then discovered that the ADVERTISE
ment for bids did not contain a pro-
vision for flash test. All bids were
then rejected and a new advertisement
printed. 1t was on this second COM
petition that Mrs. Summers claims she
was approached and asked for bribe
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
GERMANY HAS BUT
FEW FRIENDS LEFT
THE RECENT CONTROVERSY
PROVES THIS
Italy Is In Secret Conference With
France and the Triple Alliance
Is Now Virtually
at an End
BY Associated Press.

BERLIN, March 31.-Gains and
losses, due to Germanys Moroccan
policy, are being reckoned up at the
foreign office. That 1t is Germany S
purpose to be consulted when other
powers are arranging the future of
weak states is now regarded as estab-
lished.
In fact, In view of the diplomatic
assistance of France, Great Britain,
Italy, Spain and Russia, the Germans
throughout the long controversy have
been compelled to recognize that they
have not a friend in Europe except
Austria.
The triple alliance failed to hold italy
to the support of Germany. The strain
of these months revealed that Italy is
i'll secret agreement with France, and
the triple alliance, although existing
as before on parchment, is considered
to be virtually ended.
Diplomacy may reconstruct the al
lance at the expiration of it's term. but
the reliance of Germany on the con-
stancy of Italy has been shaken for
the present. Russia also, upon whom
Germany counted as remaining neu-
trail in the discussion of the Moroc-
can question, has been against her.
Germans, however, 1t Is pointed out,
regard 1t as a great gain to learn that
they cannot rely in international poll
tics on any one except themselves and
Austria.
Respecting Morocco itself, Germany
has secured equal trade for the future
and has checked for some years the
development of French political de-
signs.
The losses sustained by Germany,
and they are deemed great ones by
those who are opposed to her Moroc-
can policy, are that reconciliation
with France has been delayed in
definitely, while France and Great
Britain have pressed closely together
in their mutual dislike of Germany.
The effect of International opinion
in Germany of the governments Moroc-
can policy has been to consolidate
and strengthen the conviction that
Germany must continue to develop her
navy in order to he safe in future in
ternationaI discussions, and that 1t has
also increased Germany's determina-
tion to avoid the ruin of war.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
PERSONALS

Morle Holbrook of Pasadena has
been appointed stenographer at Pan
anna at Il salary of $500 per year.
George w. Bugbee. auditor of the
Sonora Railway company of the City
of Mexico, is a guest at the Hollen-
beck.
G. w. Ryder, well known Bos-
tonian, arrived in Los Angeles yester-
day and took apartments at the Alex
andria.
Fl. B. Hall of Los Angeles, inspector
of the railway mail service. is reg
istered at the Occidental hotel in San
Francisco.
w. H. Grady. a well known New
York city business man, is registered
at the Hollenbeck. He is here on a
pleasure trip.
c. P. Newln, a prominent cattle
Angeles yesterday and took apart
ments at the Hollenbeck.
F. s. Mcknight of st. Joseph, Mo-,
a we'll known shoe manufacturer, is in
Los Angeles on business. He has
apartments at the Hollenbeck.
H. E. McCrea, a well known mining
man of Searchlight, New, Is in Los
Angeles on business. He has apart
ments at the Hollenbeck.
H. Fl. Forney of the airbrake de-
partment of the Southern Pacific
company, whose home is in San Fran
cisco, is a guest at the Hollenbeck.
Henry M. Crowther, president and
general manager of the Continental
Mining &c Smelling company of Salt
Lake City, is guest at the Angelus.
Walter Forster accompanied by his
sister, Miss r. Forster of st. Helens,
England, are among the guests at the
Angelus. They are touring the United
States.
Walter j. Cramp of Philadelphia,
accompanied by his wife, are among
Yesterdays arrivals at the Alexandria.
Mr.. Cramp says he is not connected
with the ship building firm of the
same name.
The following Los Angelans were
registered at the leading hotels in New
York city during the week: r. Hen
nauer, r. r. Shaw, r. Hernans, e.
NJ. Bray, w. T. Hook, f. Paul, H.
Hale, G. P. Brown, K. T. o. Turner,
r. r. Shrader, ]. M. Carpenter and
M. G. Norton.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
TWICE RUN OVER BY RIG
Dazed by Fall, Thomas Could Not
Move Out of
Dancer

Dazed by a fall from his carriage,
C. w. Thomas lay on the pavement
at Main and Fortieth streets last even
ing about 7:45 o'clock and was run
over by another carriage. Though
conscious of his danger Thomas was
unable 10 make an outcry or move
himself from the path of the second
team.
The man was removed to the Troy
laundry and afterward sent to the re-
ceiving hospital.
It was found that he sustained in
ternal injuries, slight it Is thought
and decorations of the face.
He was sent to his home at 201S
West Jefferson street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
THREE INJURED
IN COLLISION
ELECTRIC CAR STRIKES A
CARRIAGE
Woman Being Conveyed to HosPi-
tai Probably Fatally Hurt When
Car Smashes Into tho
Vehicle
THE INJURED

Mrs. j. NJ. VOss, cOncussiOn of
} the brain and left thigh broken.
} Mrs. NJ, II. Hubble, bruised In 4
} ternaIly and externally, ana lacer-
} atiODs of the face.
l.. G, Lott, internal bruises and =
} decorations of the face and body.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
CAPTAIN OF JAPANESE
STEAMER is ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH VIOLATING THE
STATUTE
Claim Set Up That Four Hundred
and Eishty-eieht Passengers Were
Carried In the Steerage Without
Proper Accommodation
Rv Assnciat ted Press.

HONOLULU, March 31.--Capt. Going
of the Japanese steamer America Maru
was arrested today on complaint of
United States District Attorney Breck-
ems. charging violation of the act to
regulate the carrying of passengers.
Capt. Going was released on $3.50
bail and later sailed for San Fran
cisco.
1t is charged that the American Maru
brought 4SS Japanese passengers in the
steerage from Yokohama to Honolulu
and that the steerage was not provided
with the requisite accommodations as
prescribed by the statute which fixes
n minimum fine of $5 for each passen-
ger thus carried
1t is stated that other trans-Pacific
steamship captains will be arrested on
similar charge
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01
WOMAN THROWN FROM CAR
Losing Her Footing on Steps Mrs. E.
M. Phillips Sustain
Injury

In attempting to dismount from a
Washington street electric last even
ing, Mrs. T.. NJ. Phillips lost her foot
ing and was thrown to the pavement,
The accident occurred near Vargas
street on Washington street. The in
tured woman was removed to a nearby
house and medical aid was summoned.
When the woman recovered con-
seriousness she said that she lived at
1S10h Vargas street. 1t was found
upon examination that Mrs. Phillips
was only slightly bruised and left for
her home unassisted
Mr.. Spoonall, have | ever given you
reason to think I looked upon you as
possible lover?"
No, Miss Gumwell. you never have
not since you looked me up in Brad
streets. lilo uston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-01

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