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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
Competency and independence.

Red Cloud Argus (rep).
The Argus has already expressed it's
preference of Edward Rosewater for SEN
ator. We prefer Mr.. Rosewater, not be-
cause Of our Partially to the man. but be-
cause he alone of all the candidates has
lived the life OF independent, strenuous en-
deavor. crowned with succass won by his
own efforts, without party help or official
support. We are tired or the great men
who are great only because they have had
greatness thrust upon them. Nebraska
has suffered long from host of little men
distinguished only by the Offices they have
been incompetent to I'LL. Nebraska has
suffered from plethora OF alleged states
men who have been selected by the party
machines because of their known or sus-
pected subserviency. and their known or
suspected absence of individuality. No
body, for q moment, classes Mr.. Rose
water with the politicians and statesmen
whose opinions are manufactured for them
by others. He is a man with whom we
are more often disagreeing than agreeing
But we recognize In this very fact his
competency and independence. 1t is the
men whose real sentiments are never
known whom we dislike to see in places of
public trust. Better. far better, have a
endeavors to lead rather than follow and
trim; and whos in his leading sometimes
goes In directions we think wrong than
one of these time-servers. We trust that
Nebraska will never be disgraced by an
Allison or a Culom who have held their
high Offices so long. only because nobody
could well object to their opinions, which
were never uttered until they bad become
adopted by the public
Mr.. Rosewater is a gentleman who pre-
sents his notions before the public has
adopted them. He assists in the creation
OF public opinion and has never been con-
tent with the simple ratification OF a SEN
timent which others have created for him
He is the last OF those great editors in
the north who have made their newspapers
dstinctvely personal organs. The Bee is
the only metropolitan paper in the state
which we now recall whose. editorials and
journalistic course reflect the character of
the individual publisher 1t is the only
paper also which, founded two score years
ago, is still in successful existence and
edited by its pioneer proprietor. When IL
was founded 1t was compelled TO compete
under great disadvantages. against the
antagonism of the railroad and telegraphic
corporations and the Associated Press, who
favored it's competitors. 1t alone has
held its distinction and prospered in the
line marked out for It by its energetic
editor thirty-six years ago. The man who
could accomplish these results is an intel
lectual giant compared with the pygmies
who are seeking once that the office may
exalt them. He will exalt the ONCE to
which he may be elected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
GaIusha and the Amendment.
Wayne Herald (rep).

Secretary OF State Gafusha, as clean and
conscientious and capable an officer as
ever occupied a place in the state house, Ia
now being misrepresented and abused be-
cause the notice OF the proposed constitu-
tional amendments were not sent out in
time for publication in the first issue Of
those weekly papers that have five publica-
lions in August. II weekly papers were
dated on Mondays or Tuesdays there could
have been ground for complaint and still
there could have been no more issues dur
ing the month, than there would be In
papers published the last Of the week. even
though the latter omitted the notice from
the first issue In August. In any event
there would be no less than four publlca-
tions during the month and thirteen prior
to the day OF election. To Justify the
secretary, a supreme court decision involv"
ing a similar question has been found, hold
ing in effect that the term month" means
four weeks. Thus validity of the amend
ment is not imperiied, and the suspicion,
expressed by a number of papers and poll
ticians that the secretary designed to en-
danger the proposed change in the constitu-
ton, is mere twaddle and buncombe. The
leader in the war against Galusha is the
hypocritioaI newspapers, and their griev-
snce lies in the fact that they have not
been permitted OF late years to absorb all
the public printing in sight at their own
price,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
Personal NOTES.

An international associat ton Of inventors
for mutual protection and advancement
has been organized. with headquarters at
Rochester, N. Y. Oncial announcement
Of the fact says at IL the only general
organization for Inventors" George r.
Gallagher lie president and Ralph T. Olcott
secretary and treasurer.
Revolving against being any longer con-
sidered an infant prodigy, Mischa Elman,
the boy violinist, has insisted on discarding
the sailor SUIT he has been wont to appear
in and has donned trousers He Is now Il
and feels that It is about time he began
to wear the regulation masculine attire.
Rev. Wesley Borders OF Harrison town
ship, Pulaski county, Ind has the honor of
being one of the oldest republican voters
in that state. He is 100 years old. He cast
his first vote for John Quincy Adams in
1923 and from the time of Fremont until the
last presidential year he has cast his ballot
for the republican candidates.
Vice President Fairbanks, Senators Long
and Warren and Governors Folk and Hoch
will deliver addresses as Osawatomie,
Kan, on August 80, when will be sele-
brated the fftieth Anniversary of the battle
fought there when John Brown was one of
the leaders. Troops from Fort I1eavenworth
will reproduce, as nearly as possible, the
encounter Of 1856.
The last Of the estates OF the late Charles
Stewart Parnell, which have been in the
Irish land courts since his death, has been
disposed OF by the sale of houses situated in
ST. Stephens Green, Dublin. The Avondsle
house and demesne, the home OF Mr. Par
nell, are now the property OF the govern
ment and are used as school Of forestry
by the Irish department OF agriculture.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
THE DEACON's SUNDAY SHOES.
Chicago News.

chicago news,
We all knew that the good deacon was
humble and a meek 'un,
Most exceeding mild in manner, with the
patience of a saint
All his ways unostentatious to all men
benign and gracious;
or his simple, modest bearing there was
never a complaint,
He was always bright and cheerful; no one
ever saw him fearful;
Yet there something was about him that
would give us all the blues,
Something blatant and aggressive. IL was
simply the progressive
And excessive dismal creaking of the
deacon's Sunday shoes.
It would give us nervous twinges. like a
gate on rusty hinges,
II would wake the weary sinner from his
slumberings profound; ~.
It's superfuous to mention that we had TO
pay attention
That we couldn't feign abstraction when
he passed the plate around.
I am not quite certain whether IL was
something in the leather,
Or II they were put together to arouse
the drowsy pews,
But they certainly succeeded, and It's likely
that we needed
Just that squeaky admonitlon OF the
deacons Sunday shoes. ~
He is gone. that good old deacon-that
bright, shining light and beacon,
That fair pattern and example to a
wicked, maynard flock.
He In gone, we trust to glory, and we know
that nevermore he
Will with squawking walking footgear
give our ragged nerves shock.
But our parsons fervent praying, that we
sheep so prone to straying
Would tread ever in his footsteps half
its force was bound to lose;
For q person that path treadins would be
He might overtake the squeaking of tho
deacon's Sunday shoes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
CONDITION OF LABoRIxe MEN.
Interesting Results Of Inquiry Into
Wages and Hours OF Work.
n-..Nt-.

bTVNElyn EakAEs
A situation Of vast economic interest is
disclosed by the report Of the bureau OF
labor. representing the results OF a recent
investiga ton into the condition OF the la
boring classes as affected by rates OF wages
and hours Of work The investigation was
necessarily limited TO the more important
industries, and hence cannot be regarded
a. complete; but II is suficientIy compre-
hensivs to make the figures and conclu-
slons a fair index of the whole labor stu
alton in the United States. The bureau dis
covers that in 1905 the wages per hour sv-
eraged Is per cent higher than In 1904, that
the average hours OF labor were not In
creased and that the total number OF EN-
pioyes was greater by e.3 per cent than In
1904. So, with no expansion OF the hours
OF work. labor. In 1906. had expanded in
volume as well as in the earning capacity
OF its units. The bureau finds that the ag-
sregate Increase in wages received was
per cent In all the establishments brought
within the scope OF it's Investigation.
Another feature OF the report which IL
essentially worth noting Is the relation be-
tween the purchasing values Of money and
the Increase In wages. II II true that In
1906 the prices of staple commodities had
advanced oe per cent over the prices OF
1904 But the increase in wages was 30
much in excess OF the increase In the cost
OF food that In 1905 the average wages of
the workingman would buy per cent more
food than the average wages could have
purchased In 1904 The report states this
for the further information OF the general
public:
The averages OF wages an hour In 1905
were 1919 per cent higher than the aver
age for the ten-year period from 1890 to
1899, inclusive. The number of employees
was $50 per cent greater and the average
hours of labor a week were 81 per cent
lower. The average earnings a week in
1903 were II per cent higher than the av-
erage earnings a week during the ten years
from 1880 to 1899. The aggregate weekly
earnings Of all employes-that Is, the total
amount Of the payrolls-were b2s per cent
higher in 1906 than the average during the
ten-year period named"
From all these facts II would appear that
organized labor, which Is mainly concerned
with the results of the bureaus research.
has every reason to be satisfied with its
condition and prospect And the absence
of any widespread disturbance strengthens
the belief that II is satisfied.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN
Premier Of Nebraska RepubIIca nIsm.
HARRINGTON Herald fren1

Fe"heF OF Nebrnakn Republicantem.
Harrington Herald (rep).
The republican state convention meets
next week and while there is no certainty
as to what the personnel OF the ticket Will
be, one thing IL practically assured and that
Is the candidates will have TO measure up
to progressive state platform. The temper
OF the representatives OF the party in that
convention will be such that they will not
tolerate any equivocatlon or trimming on
the main questions now before the people.
IL will be Just such a convention as the
South Dakota republicans and the Iowa
republicans recently held. The sentiment
for the endorsement OF a candidate for
United States senator IL such that those
opposed will hardly venture to raise an OBJ
lection and the Herald hopes that Edward
Rosewater will receive the endorsement
While there 10 no question but that there
are many other men able and fully qualified
for this place, we believe that Mr.. Rose
water more than any other man IL, under
the present conditions, the proper man
for Nebraska TO send 10 the senate. He Is
the premier Of Nebraska republicanlsm and
carried the burden of reform when there
were few to give him assistance. In the
United States senate he would be an infiu-
enntial assistant TO President Roosevelt in
helping TO secure the many reforms the
president is laboring for in national affairs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
Not In the Ten Commandments.

Galloway Queen (rep.),
The Epworth Assembly, which has Just
closed its session at Lincoln. in passing
resolutions against the candidacy OF Ed
ward Rosewater for United States senator,
has done something II will be sorry for in
years to come. AS we understand II, this
assembly is held annually for the purpose
of furthering the interests OF religion, and
is wholly a religious gathering. Religion.
so we are taught. is to lead people in the
path OF right. to point out the way for
them, not collectively, but individually. II
is to gather in those who have gone astray
and help them to lead the life of right.
Yet In this case the assembly has done
exactly the opposite. II has picked out an
Individual, and instead OF trying to help
him, II has endorsed resolutions against his
name and character and heralded them to
the four winds. Instead OF going to him
aud talking TO him personally and trying to
get him TO do right according to its views.
II has denounced him. called him a traitor
and other vile names from a public plat
form. for the sole purpose OF defeating his
candidacy for United States senator. II
there Is anything in the ten command
ments showing this TO be right. we have
never heard of IL. II there is anything in
Gods words saying this is q christian act.
We do not know OF IL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
More Polite. Than Religion.

Inoen C1tlzen (rep.D.
great religious society belittles itself
into absolute contempt when, as at Lincoln
few days ago, the Epworth league per-
mitted itself to be imposed upon by political
nondescripts within its organization, who
introduced a resolution charging Edward
Rosewater with being IAN enemy OF tenn
perance and the friend Of the immoral and
lawless element"
Men Of acknowledged integrity who have
personally known Mr. Rosewater for thirty
FIVE years, and who are strongly opposed to
his election to the United States senate, all
agree that he is most abstemious man,
and one of exemplary personal character.
One, In fact, who neither uses intoxlcants
nor tobacco in any form-and the whole
state OF Nebraska knows except perhaps
few members OF the Epworth league
that he is too busy a man to fritter away
his time in gambling or other vices That
such man should be villifed and mali
ciously slandered by an organization pre-
tending to be following in the footsteps OF
Christ, is q shame to the league and a
disgrace to the state. BY this inexcusable
act the league invites the scorn OF all
fair-minded persons and lays itself open
to the charge OF bombastic hypocrisy not
excelled by the despicable character in the
parable of the Pharisee and the Publican
That the Epworth league is composed in
the main Of Christian people. earnestly
striving TO live righteous and godly lives
is not to be questioned, but the above
quoted resolution receiving, as Il did the
endorsement OF the society, places upon the
whole organization in the state Of Nebraska
the stigma OF malevolent untruthfulness
insincerity and disreputable political in
trlgue
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
eep the record straight.

The Lincoln Star explains the de-
feat of Congressman Mccarthy for re-
nomination as retribution for "one of
the most monumental sins--ingrati-
tude." If all the politicians who are
seeking preferment at the hands of
Nebraska republicans right now and
who are stepped in the monumental
sin of ingratitude were to be barred
out, the situation would be greatly
simplified.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

Governor Mickey is out already with
his Labor day proclamation, which
designates Monday. September 8, next,
as a general holiday and reads us all a
homily upon the dignity of labor and
the duty the country owes to those
who toll with their hands. The procla-
nation is beautiful piece of literary
workmanship that reflects great credit
on it's real author.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
MoNrASA's ruNEFuL VOICE.
Concord of sweet sounds as tb,
Dollars Hit the slot.
Naw York sun

Dollars Hit the slot.
New York sun.
'Lawk, sirs, we keeps a poet" Hon
James Schoolcraft Sherman's hand has
smitten the trembling chords Of beauu-
full heart In Montana, and a concord OF
sweet sounds pours forth. We do a genu-
inc service to literature by reproducing
this touching poem. which is In the form
OF a letter 10 Mr.. Sherman:
The other night l read out
Your campaign letter to the clan,
heard the very youngest shout:
Pa, give my dollar to the mani"
The toddler's footsteps wandered
To the corner that they knew,
And, from the bank unsquandered,
His savings slowly drew
The chubby hands grew tighter,
ut, Then quickly threw his bank away;
For that good deed today.
Here, papa, send It to the man.
Perhaps he's got a boy or two
Each one a stanch republican
Like mamma, and me and you.
Say Mr.. Sherman. / can't vote,
But can give an honest dollar
And transparency can tote
And make mighty holler!"
Maybe there are other boys
To raise a dollar can.
Who'll go without their toys
To be a good republican.
A dollar well spent, is an axiom old,
And charity's mantle will cover
The sins OF this dear little man
When his cares In life are. over.
THOMAS MURRAY SPENCER
p. o. Box $50, Butte, Mont.
The young republicans of the west have
been touched. when a fodder will break
into his savings bank for the sake of sub
scribing to the campaign fund. what is TO be
expected from republicans of older growth
and larger means7 There are other boys
to raise a dollar can. There are other
toddlers whose wandering footsteps can
draw their unsQuandered savings from the
bank a' To-.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

The reduction of grain rates by
Minnesota railroads on the eve of the
investigation of the subject by the
state railway commission may cause
the commission to suspend the hear
ing, but a strict investigation might
show why the roads were so anxious
to avoid II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

The dollar donation campaign fund
idea is to be worked out by the demo
Gratis in the First Nebraska district, in
the form of a drop-a-penny-in-the -slot
game. Its next transformation may
be expected to be an invitation to
bring in sack of potatoes or load of
cordwood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

The Spanish claims commission has
decided one case adversely to the
claimants, holding that Spain had no
control in Cuba from the beginning of
the instruction. Captain General
Weyler will now have another excuse
for breaking into print, and General
Funston, too, is again justified.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

With more gold coming from
American territory in Alaska than
from the British Northwest. London
financiers will refuse to forgive the
government which consented to the
present boundary lines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

Just wait until that special train
bearing the Nebraska reception COM
mittee is headed for the point where
Colonel Bryan is first TO plant his feet
on American soil; then let the whistles
shrek and the horns foot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

At all events. there. will be no
dearth of legislative timber for the
Douglas county voters to choose from
in making their party nominations
next month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

The alleged uprising" in Cuba
would indicate that the campaign for
the presidential election has started,
but the Cubans will have to become
strenuous to make more trouble than
is now threatened among the demo
Gratis of Illinois.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
Prayer Precedes Fusion.

After an all-night session, pondering the
matter IN deep meditation and prayer, the
OF Nebraska decided to fuse with
the populists ''for Bryan's sake" OF course,
any democrat who would detect sacrIlege In
the slogan would not be likely 70 do much
for the Lords sake, anyway.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

It win not be surprising IL there
should be sharp competition for places
on the Water board. The Water board
Job has como to be known as the east
est slnecare on the city pay roll. Get
ting money from home is not a cir
cumstance to Il.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

If the report from India to the eff
feet that the sultan Of Turkey is start
ing a crusade on the Sunnites is cor
rect he will scarcely be able to main
tain his restrictions upon his non
Moslem subjects.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

That New York court which refuses
to allow federal inspectors to examine
its divorce records will soon learn
that states rights end where federal
law begins. e."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

For a hot weather week Omaha's
bank clearings show up very we'll in
the comparative report, where Il is
placed on the increase side of the
ledger, as against the figures for the
corresponding week OF year ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

Now that the suggestion for the in
terDationl anti-war treaty has been
traced to Grover cleveland's admin
istration. some democrats will be per-
mitted 70 question the soundness Of
Mr.. Bryan's ideas on the subject.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

II Luther Burbank would make a
hit with Nebraska farmers he will in
vent a wheat which can be harvested
any old time while waiting for the
corn to ripen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

With no trouble reported from the
anthracite coal fields this year, the in
ability of the railroads to supply cars
will have to be the reason for high
prices during the coming winter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

Calling each other suspicious look
ing names lis harmless pastime for
members of the Central Labor union.
but II any one has any charges to
make. why not make them outright
and get at the facts?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

II the Union Pacific has gotten TO
the point where It can pay 10 per cent
dividends. on its common stock, per-
haps we may hope to see that long
promised headquarters building in
Omaha some of these fine days after
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

Tho International Brotherhood OF
Stationary Firenen will keep its ON
cial headquarters in Omaha. notwith-
standing efforts Of other cities to take
It away. Omaha is steadily gaining in
prestige with national organizations
and societies generally.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

Now that anarchy" is oriicially pro-
claimed to exist in northern santo Do
mingo, Secretary Bonapartes has an
opportunity to test the soundness of
his theories. .- I'D.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

The PRONUNCIATION of the democratic
platform at Lincoln was followed
almost Immediately by severe earth
quake at South America. 1t will take
a scientific investigation, however, to
discover IL there is any relation Of
cause and effect between the two
events
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

The real fight will come when the
Iowa idea" meets the Cannon
boom" In neutral territory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
Revivins Ancient saIutation.

AoSAs
The assembled audience at the Bryan
reception may as well prepare to be intro
duced to "the next president OF the United
States" as usual.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
silly seaaon Diversion.
baltimore American.

Some persons are trying their best 10
make Japan's silence appear ominous. It
is hard to please those who are looking
for trouble and are not happy unless they
find Il.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
Recoeni.ed the Note.

The Italian nobility did not know what
Mr.. Bryan was talking about. but they
liked his voice. 1T want exactly w'ot
e said. but the slvsry wy . said It."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS;
c. 9. Rosewater, general unanager OF
The Bee Publishing company, being pdly
full and complete copies Of The DAILY,
Morning, Evening and SUNDAY Bee printed
during the month OF July, 1905 was "a
follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

Young man, want an explanation from
you. Why did you kiss my daughter in
the parlor last night7"
Because / knew you were hiding in the
hail. sir."-Cleveland Plain Dealer. ".
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-20

why have you and Harry ceased to be
friends7" ....- 49,
"He wanted to begin econonizing the
minute we became engaged. Rec
ord-Herald. 90. r..