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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
A CANDnArE WITH A RECORD.


The political career and official record
of every man who presents himself as a
candidate for public Office is a proper
subject for public discussion. The can
didacy of William J. Broatch for the
office of mayor naturally recalls his
political career to citizens OF Omaha
who are familiar with his antecedents
in public life. There are, however
thousands of newcomers in Omaha to
whom the record of w. j. Broatch is a
blank. For the benefit of this class. as
well as for those whose memories must
be refreshed, retrospective glance will
not be out of place at this time.
When William ]. Broatch became
mayor of Omaha for the first time he
was also n member of the Missouri
River commission at q salary of $500
a year. 1t was expected that he would
make way to some worthy republican
as soon as he was placed on the pay
roll Of the city, but if that idea had ever
entered his head he did not manifest a
disposition to carry it out. but he con-
tinued to draw two salaries of $500
a year during his entire term as mayor.
AS mayor of Omaha, Broatch rode
rough-shod over subordnates, played
fast and loose with the taxpayers and
played into the hands Of the public
utility corporations. A sample brick
of Broatchsm was the signing of an
order to the city attorney to confess
judgment for a $4,000 gas claim then
pending in the courts, to which, accord
ing to eminent attorneys, no jury would
have awarded $4,000 The order to pay
this bogus claim was signed only few
minutes before midnight and was the
last act of Broatch as mayor during his
first term in 1887
When Broatch was again elected in
1895 as an outcome of a frenzied anti
Catholic crusade. Broatch resumed his
odious methods, and his last act as
mayor for the second time was the
signing Of midnight contract with the
electric lighting company for arc lights
at an eXtravagant price. Like the
$4,000 gas claim order. the electric
lighting contract was rairoaded
through during the last half hour of an
expiring council and dismantled
mayor.
The most rank and indefensible ac-
ton OF William ]. Broatch, acting in
an official capacity, was the appraise-
ment Of the chattels OF the lessee Of
the state penitentiary. A bill ap-
propriating $50, 900 for this purpose was
log-rolled through the legislature by the
penitentiary gang and Broatch was ap-
pointed as one of the three appraisers.
The chattels consisted of several pair
of spawned old mules, four or five old
wagons, a job lot of convict clothing
and supplies, and some worn out ma
chinery and tools. A most extravagant
estimate of the value Of this aggrega-
| ton of bric-a-brac was $1,000, but
Broatch and his two associates ap-
| praised the chattels at $4,000. voting
themselves $500 each for one days in
spection. and leaving $500 in the treas
ury as a balance. 1t took several years
for Broatch to outlive this scandal but
1t can never be atoned for.
The career of Mr.. Broatch as men,
Der of several police commissions is so
well known that comment would be
superfiuous.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
Reservation Land Openings.

oIekoHldH.
The government will order openings"
this year of a total of $4,000 acres OF In
dian reservation lands Bills providing for
these have passed the house. The lands
covered are in Oklahoma, being portions of
the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache reserva-
tons. The usual provisions were made for
the plating and sale of town sites. The
area OF reservation lands is still great and
as the Indians are steadily diminishing I'm
numbers, these land openings are likely
to continue for many years. They will.
indeed. and should. continue until each
Indian has n fair allotment and no more.
Good arabic land. lying upcultivated
through sentiment, will not be the order
in this country half a century hence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
FISCAL ISSUE STILL ALIVE.

The overwhelming victory of the
British liberal party did not kill the
issue of fiscal reform. 1t was not ex-
pected to by those familiar with the
fighting qualities of Mr.. Chamberlain.
Although the general popular verdict
was so strongly against him. his Bir-
mingham constituency stood by him and
this support was sufficient to stimu-
late him to continue the contest for
change in Great Britain's fiscal pol
icy. Now the former premier, Mr.. Bal
four, still recognized as the unionist
leader, has got upon the Chamberlain
platform and he should give some
strength, though perhaps not great
deal, to the reform propaganda. in a
speech few days ago he said that the
results Of the general election could not
be accepted as final verdict against
fiscal reform and that while reform
must be delayed some years it will
come. He is now declared to be in full
accord with Mr. Chamberlain and may
be expected to take an active part
thenceforward in advocacy of reform.
However, as the liberal party is be-
lieved to be secure in power for several
years there is no immediate danger of
any disturbance to the worlds COM
mercial relations with Great Britain
through change of the latters fiscal
policy. Should British trade decline in
the meantime and industries suffer the
Chamberlain plan may gain adherents,
but not otherwise
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

The clause Of the Nebraska state con-
stitution relating to the ineligibility of
an executive officer to another state Of
fee reads as follows
None OF the officers Of the executive de-
partment shall be eligible to any other
stale ONCE during the period for which
they shall have been elected
There may be some question as to
Just what the legal effect OF this de
claration may be, but there is no ques-
ton that it Is fiagrantly ungrammatical
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
Better Go slow.
Springfield Republican.

cpiihshSi" NSpe""Noh'
An Official of the anthracite coal asso-
citation estimates that the primary selling
companies have a stock OF 100000 tons
on hand, and additional there to is an 'im-
mense stock in the hands of wholesale
and retail dealers. Furthermore. the mild
winter will leave consumers unusually we'll
supplied at the end of the season. This is
a situation hardly as favorable for the
success of a strike as the United Mine
Workers might wish.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Omaha has expended more than $15,-
100000 for public Improvements within
the past thirty-five years. This, of
course, includes the wooden block pave
ments aad other perishable makeshifts
which created an Imperative demand
for the scavenger tax law and a gen
eral cleanup. What portion Of the S15,-
0O0,0o0 expended for permanent i'm
provements can be considered as a
municipal asset mt this time is prob
lematicai-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
Give Them Room.
Portland Oregonian.

Senators Aldrich and Dolliver announce
that in dismissing the freight rate bill,
each intends to say to the other exactly
what he means in plain North American
language that cannot be misunderstood or
misinterpreted. Colt, Nelson; go It. Jona-
than. The country will enjoy the spectacle
of your smashing the traditions OF your
august and honorable body.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Despite their political differences II
is probable that Senator Elkins fully
represents the views of his distin-
guished father-in-law on the subject OF
railroad rate regulation. Here demo
Gratis can rally to the standard Of 1904.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

It is now n foregone conclusion that
South Omaha will add another quarter
of q million to its bonded debt on the
strength that the nonresident property
holder will pay most of the taxes-and
most Of the nonresident taxpayers hail
from Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

The failure OF Pat Grove to go on the
witness stand In his own behalf indi-
Gates that the talkativeness OF the IA
nous bandit is exclusively for news
paper notoriety and is manifested only
when he is not under oath TO tell the
truth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Perhaps after the imperial commits
sioners return home they may convince
Chinese merchants that the boycott is
a mistake. but so far they have shown
no disposition to make their conclusions
known In America.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

The ostracism of Major Gillette at
Savannah while he was discovering the
crooked work of Captain Carter causes
one TO wonder If that polite society"
of the south is also myth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Now that Admiral Rojestvensky has
denied the existence of submarine boats
in the fight of the Sea of Japan am
bilious inventors may know that they
have practically an undiscovered field
in which to work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

While studying the question OF the
suppression of contraband traffic In
arms delegates at Algeciras might learn
something from American influence in
Santo Domingo, where revolutionists
have been compelled to quit at the end
OF a week because they ran out OF
powder
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Why should the leading organ OF
democracy distress itself about the pos
sible ineligibility of State Treasurer
Mortensen TO become the next governor
of Nebraska. II Mortensen should prove
TO be ineligible after election. John II.
Mickey would hold over. and the gov
eminent at lincoln will still live
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

The double shuttle song and dance Of
the hyphenated on the double service
telephone still continues. Now you see
it and now you don't. Everybody
lemonade to the bar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

From the number of railroad OFF,
Gals present at the conference between
the mine workers and anthracite mine
operators 1t would seem that the rail
road question is broader than mere rate
making.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
Scientific Rate Making.

chicago Record-Heralc.
The best sample of freight rate making
by a railroad comes from Panama, where,
prior 10 American control, bricks were
classified as ''crockery, uncrated," and
compelled to pay so a ton freight for a
few miles haul A railroad man, former
Engineer Wallace of the canal tells the
story, and the funny part of it is he seems
to think IL a Joke.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Now that the socialists have decided
to nominate candidates for municipal
offices. the hustle and jostle at the free
for-all primaries will be intensified and
the political pot will bubble and boil
over
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Since, Mr.. Balfour has accepted the
Chamberlain idea it is just possible
Colonel Bryan and Grover Cleveland
may be fighting shoulder to shoulder
before the end of time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Woman suffragists have moved upon
Washington. The smoot case hearings
should be resumed, as that is about the
most widely known product Of equal
suffrage in Utah.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

The recent visit OF Louisiana spe-
ciaiists to Central American ports is
expected to result in an embargo on
the tropical mosquito, but 1t will still
be safe 10 trust to fumigation and oil.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

New York Post.

Two hundred young men applied for con-
version yesterday at the revival meeting
of the John d. Rockefeller, jr., Bible class.
This followed the report that the stock OF
Standard Oil was to be more widely dis
tributed to make the corporation popular.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Now that the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture has adjourned, the courts may de.
eide how much of it's reform legisla-
ton was really enacted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

According 10 the city engineers re-
port, the municipal asphalt repair plant
has effected a saving OF IS per cent in
the cost Of repairs OF asphalt paved
streets. But the greatest benefit de-
rived from the municipal asphalt plant
has been the ability to get action with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

That increase of per cent in the an
nual dividend of the Union Pacific
ought to be sufficient proof that that
road could easily pay its taxes without
going into bankruptcy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Governor Cummins will not serve on
Tom Lawson's insurance proxy commit
tee. The Iowa governor in his quest
for third term has plenty of work at
home to keep him busy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16


The point that has been raised as to
the ineligibility under the Nebraska
constitution of one state officer for an
other state office during the term for
which he may have been elected throws
a new light on one little chapter in our
political history. In 1892 the name of
Thomas J. Majors was substituted for
that of the regular republican nominee
for lieutenant governor, the duly noml-
mated candidate having been forced TO
resign from the ticket because ineligible
from not having been a citizen of the
state the required length of time. Two
years later Thomas J. Majors became
the republican nominee for governor
and made the race, being defeated at
the polls by Silas A. HOlcomb. If the
constitutional prohibition upon a lieu
tenant governor seeking the governor
ship holds now, it must have held then,
and Majors would have been ineligible
to occupy the executive chair even had
he received a majority of the votes cast
at the election. The strange part OF 1t
Is that during the campaign of 1894
which was the most holly contested I'm
the history of Nebraska, no one ever
thought to question the eligibility of
Majors for the place he was seeking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
worrie. of Statesmen.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
Some statesmen in Washington would
give their eye teeth II they could know to
certainty that the anti-pass bill is going
to pass In that event they could make
an impressive display of activity in sup
port of II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

OF these sergeant, two roundmen, and
sixty-eight patrolmen are paid out of the
health department appropriation. compris-
ing the sanitary police. and eight patrol
men assigned to duty under the tenement
house commission are paid from it's appro-
priation. The cost OF advancing patrol
men to higher grades in 1906 will be s297,0OO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

out waiting for the aid or consent OF
contractors, who always put of to the
next day what should have been done
on the previous day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Is not the Publication of the Benson
ian Tammanyites a little premature?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
ROUND ABOUT NEW YORK.
Ripples ON the Current of Life In the
Metropolis.


A philanthropist of a type rarely seen
In the limelight of publicity, but whose
deeds are shrined in the hearts OF thou
sands Of strangers in a strange land. died
in New York last week For twenty years
or more Patrick McCool represented the
Catholic church as immigration agent at
the port OF New York Irish immigrants
were his principal care, particularly UNI
married Irish girls. In a score OF years he
assisted at the landing of $4,000 Irish Inn
migrants OF whom 800 900 were Irish girls.
He advised them, helped them TO their
destination and aided to get work. He
and Miss Alma Matthews, representing the
womans home missionary society OF the
Methodist Episcopal church. many years
ago agreed that II they were to achieve their
full measure of usefulness Il must be In
the line OF practical assistance to arriving
immigrants. They were TO be safeguarded
on arrival and aided on their way. Tracts
and moral lectures we're subordinated to
this end. Religion came before and after
wards. but not at the moment OF landing
| II ship arriving late at night found Miss
Matthews at the station, and Mr.. McCool
was not there, 1t was no unusual thing to
| see her take with her to her mission home
| a party Of Irish Catholic girls who were
| given clean bed and a good supper, and
| In the morning sent to Father Henry's
mission next door. II McCool was there
and Miss Matthews was not, the. same
thing happened Due mainly to the In
huence Of these two earnest workers. the
immigrant missionaries forgot their creeds,
and Jews and Christian united in the work
of helping materially all the souls temp
orarily in need of their care
| Police Commissioner Bingham reported
the number of men enrolled in the police
| force on January 1. with their pay in his
recent appeal to the aldermen for an ap-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Mr.. Rockefeller is not so far away
that he cannot connect with the divi-
dend just declared by the Standard Oil
company. "
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

4. &. ROSEM AIERr
Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn
20 before me this 3lst day of January, 1906
(SeaD NJ. b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
STATEMENT OF c1RcrLATIoN.

state of Nebraska, Douglas County, S.:
C. C. Rosewater. secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number of fun and
complete COMES OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF January, 1906 was as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
LAUGHING GAS.

81 don't see" said the pretty daughter
Of the pretty widow where h,s stand much
doesn't like the man choose she won't
let me have him. II she does like him.
she's Just as likely as not to marry him
Uncle Josiah-First time you ever MIXED
COW, is 1t? Well. you do II a thunderin'
sight better than most city fellers do
Visiting Nephew-It seems 10 come nat
ural, somehow. I've had good deal OF
practice with a fountain pen.-Chicago
Tribune.
Boss" began the beggar. cant you help
me? l amt ate nothin for three days"
oh. I see! exclaimed Crabbe, trying
III help you all can, Don't let me tempt
you to eat Good-day. philadelphia Press.
Say. paw"
well. sonT
whats a critic7"
"A critic, son. is an artistic knocker."-
Milwaukee Sentinel
Say, old boy, scorched a bit in my new
auto. and now I find myself In hot water"
What can do for your"
why, bail me out."-Baltimore Amer
lean. NJ
do you think that spirtualistic medium
was really controlled by the eminent finan-
cier you wished TO consult?"
Yes. ] recognized his methods. She in
sisted on getting the money nrst ana max
ing me take all the chances. "-Washington
Star.
''They say he CANDLES"
orable and gentiemaniy way He iivaria-
bly, loses Chicago Tribune.
Talking about nitrate kings, I know
''Who is he?"
1.-THE cabman. cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

On the ship subsidy bill, the two Ne
braska senators tremendously diverge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Police Commissioner Bingham reported
the number Of men enrolled in the police
force on January l. with their pay, in his
recent appeal to the aldermen for an APP
propriatlon, as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

Say. old boy. scorched a bit in my new
auto and now find myself in hot water"
What can do for your"
why, bail me out."-Baltmore Amer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16
Boss" began the beggar. can't YOU h

Say, paw"
well. SOM"
whats a critic7"
"A critic, son. is an artistic knocker."-
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-16

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-21
DARING ROBBERY
Of BONANZA MINE
Hayes -MOnette Lease on the
Mohawk of G0ldfeld Loses
Fifty Thousand Dollars.
FOUR MEN HOLD UP
ENGINEERS on NIGH SHIFT
Carry Away Large Quantity of
SensatiOnally Rich
Gold Ore.

GOLDFIELD, New, Oct 20.-The
Hayes MoDette lease on the Mohawk
mine was robbed of $4,000 worth of
ore this moTnir by a band of robbers
whose operations were Of the most dsr-
ing character.
Jus; before davbreak four men drove
up TO the Hayes Monette shaft and
lumpcd from the wagon. Entering the
shaft house they ordered the two en-
gineers to throw up their hands. They
were heavily armed and under their
drawn weapons compelled the engineers
TO carry twenty-eight sacks of high
grade ore from the shaft house to the
wagon. After making the engineers
los1 the wagon the robbers drove off.
An alarm was given, but as yet the
robbers have not been apnrehended,
The Haycs.M .MonetUe had been prepar-
ing for a million dollar shipment of ore.
The richest ore being hoisted runs as
high as $50 per pound.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-10-21

clare that Gooding was ''nand in glove
with every CRATER in the State.
Gov, Gooding, who is posing as the
only law and order champion in Idaho,
is processing great horror now that So
eialist doctrines should be advocated IN
Idaho. Frank f. Gooding, as chairman
of the Republican State committee.
hired the notorious ". y. Perkins To
organize the Socialist party in Idaho
in 1902. Perkins was once Populist
member of the Legislature and enjoyed
a reputation that was not savorv.
Tried the Socialist Game,
Perkins was paid by Goodng to go
about the State to organize the So
cialist party The money came from
the Republican campaign fund, pant of
which was contributed by the Mormon
church. Gooding' S idea. Of course, was
to prevent the radical Popul:sts from
joining the Democratic party by giving
them more radical party OF their
own.
In 1904. when Gooding himself ran
for Governor, Perkins was again en-
ployed by the Republican State organ
ization 10 keep the campaign going,
Gooding and Chairman Brady aud their
machine associates are responsible fvJ
the fact that there is Socialist marty
in Idaho, despite their vehement de
nunciation of Socialism now, They have
always had fools in the Socialist party.