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Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

MISSOURI ROADS AND CONVENTIONS.
The decision Of all the Missouri rail-
roads to issue no free passes to dele
gates to the democratic and republican
state conventions soon to be held shows
which way the wind is blowing. No
statute, federal or state, forbids passes
and 1t has been customary time out
Of mind for the Missouri roads to carry
free practically the whole body of del
egates, as we'll as a vast throng of can
didates, their managers and workers.
The action of the roads is simply a
recognition of universal public senti-
ment and of their own interest in view
Of 1t.
The railroads have at the same time
agreed to make an excursion rate on
account of the conventions. probably
about one-half regular fare, which will
insure a profitable return. amounting
according to a prominent official to a
saving Of at least $4,000.
This action OF the Missouri carriers
undoubtedly foreshadows the stringent
prohibition Of free passes by the next
legislature, in line with the general
movement which will control the legis-
latures of other states as we'll, as fast
as they have opportunity to act.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

only at nonfavored coal industries. but
also at every other industry that con-
sumes coal.
Full publicity on this great phase Of
transportation, which extends vastly
beyond the one commodity Of coal. is
demanded The interstate commerce
law strengthened and extended. yet
remains to be enforced in it's spirit and
letter, and publicity is prerequisite to
its enforcement.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
he Not Weary of well-DoinE.

Baltimore American.
The people have been generous beyond
belief in their response to the cry from
stricken San Francisco, but It is one thing
to hurry relief under the stimulus of the
first impulse TO answer a cry for help and
another to keep on with assistance when
the flush OF that first generous impulse is
past. San Francisco will be in need OF
relief for some time to come, and 1t must
be a steady stream keeping up until the
PROSTATE population are again upon their
feet. II is not only a question Of doing
we'll but also a needing Of the injunction
to be not weary of welldoing
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Without going into the question
whether fees for performing marriage
ceremonies should be accounted for
by the county Judge the same as reg
ular fees of his ONCE, 1t might not be
a bad idea to look also into the fees
for posting notices to which allusion
was made in last years campaign and
which had never found their way into
the county treasury. II the finances
of these county fee Offices are to be
reformed, let the reform proceed all
along the line.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
A little bunch of irreconcilables and

A little bunch of irreconcilables and
disappointed office seekers. who i'm
agine they have following. want to
perpetuate factionalism in Douglas
county forever. When they delude
themselves into the belief. however.
that they voice the sentiments of any
number of the rank and file of the
party they are badly fooled. The re-
publicans of Douglas county-9s out
of 100 OF them-subscribe to the get
together" doctrine as the only way to
put the party on it's feet and make 1t
again triumphant.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
A BoYHooD RECOLLECTION.
Wa shington Star.


High up on a shelf in the pantry II stood
In fancy ] sea II again
remedy certain to do you much good
Though fraught with incredible pain
There is nothing in all OF the various ills
That mortals are called to endure
From sty or a stone bruse to fever and
chills
That 1t wasn't expected to cure.
Its flavor was that Of some lake down below
That the imps kept eternally hot,
II outwardly used, in two minutes twould
show
A blister. more likely than not
And when, like a martyr who yields to
despair,
You weakened and uttered a yell.
The folks would approvingly nol and de-
II clare: a...t ..r ....'.Haf ...
That's a sign it is making him we'll"
Though long for the moments OF innocent
glee
That only a child can enjoy.
! always think twice before yearning to be
A careless and frolicsome boy.
Though life's serious cares cause full many
an ache,
And hope only leads to dismay
I'd rather face all such distresses than take
One dose from that bottle today.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
A BaseIess Charge.
Kansas CitY Times.

hdUNdH NIIN ITIItHs
The president may not have relied SC
much on the democrats in the senate as
the minority leaders were led to expect
there may be honest differences Of opinion
as to fine law points involved in the bill
the presidents generslship may be ques-
toned. but no man can honestly say that
Mr.. Roosevelt is insincere or lacks cour-
age. And no man will make capital for
himself or for his party by such an at
tack as Senator Bailey made on the presi-
dent.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

''N" AN'PNp'iNNh NtpJ'
No friend Of Attorney General Brown has
any reason to feel the least bit sore over
the launching Of the candidacy OF Edward
Rosewater. This move virtually shuts out
the "favorite son" move and the contest
in the state convention will be squareIy
made between Brown and Rosewater, with
the chances in favor OF the former; but
should the latter be the winner the people
will have a champion that they can we'll
afford to stand by.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

II the clerk of the district court en-
forces strictly his RUE 10 require pre-
payment of fees on legal documents
filed in his once he may put a damper
upon the class of cases taken by local
lawyers on contingent contracts. II the
lawyers have to dig into their own
pockets and plank down the cash in
advance they will look a little more
closely into the prospects OF getting
their money back.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
BAD PRECEDENT.


Members of the State Board Of AS
sessment are, in our judgment, setting
a bad precedent in fixing the valuation
Of railroad property by ballot instead
of following the previous practice Of
recording the vote in answer to roll
call. In this 1t is not a question
whether the assessment is higher or
lower than 1t should be. but of en-
forcement Of responsibility upon pub
lie officers.
Members of the board are not act
ing as members of a jury, nor are they
acting in their individual capacity, but
they are vested with authority as rep
resentatives of the taxpayers as a
whole, and the people whom they rep
resent have a right to knew how each
one personally discharges his duty.
II the action of the board is unani-
nous the preliminary vote of the sepa-
rate members need not be made of
record, but where there is a division
as between members Of the board, the
record ought to show how each votes,
so that the public may pass judgment.
On general principles star chamber
boards and secret voting in matters of
government administration are repug-
nant to the sentiment of the people.
An officer who is conscientiously per-
forming his duty as he sees it need
have no fear of publicity of his acts,
and the very fact of secrecy too often
draws suspicion even where it is not
deserved.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

The best declaration of principles
of the gang of spoils mongers. who
sail under the false banner of Better
Government" is that formulated by
r. B. Howell and presented for sigma
ture to candidates seeking republican
nomination at the late municipal pri-
maries, pledging them to deed over
to "the executive committee" all their
rights and privileges of official patron
age. That declaration of principles
may not be formally embodied in the
constitution, but it represents the
aims and purposes of the Never
Quits" Just the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Gering Courier tRepD.
1t Is announced that Edward Rosewater
is a candidate for the United States senate,
and while the western section OF the state
Is somewhat committed to the candidacy
Of Norris Brown. It is likewise sure that
IL any one has a firm enough hold upon the
hearts Of the people to give q prospect OF
success II is the veteran editor Of The Bee.
II he we're not abroad at this time we
fancy his candidacy would cut a still
greater figure, even in this part Of Ne
braska, for he is stronger I'm the state at
large than I'm Omaha. AS a senator he
would be potent factor. not in the least
Of the milk and water variety.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
No Strings on Him.
Lynch Journal CRep0.

To our mind Mr. Rosewater is the strong
est candidate vet announced for that ONCE
His position is well known on all questions
of the day and we believe he is better
understood and held In greater respect
by the people of this state today than ever
before II he is chosen he will be the sena-
tor and no one will pull strings on his
voice or vote. II the senator cannot come
from the northwest, why not Rosewater?
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

The announcement OF the probable
settlement OF the coal strike in Kansas
should not cause suspension of pros
pecting in Nebraska, Cheap fuel Is
the unsolved problem of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
A weishty question.
Baltimore American.

weighty question TO be eanvassed in
a railroad association in the west is
whether an elephant is for shipping pur-
poses live stock, excess baggage or a pet.
The advocates of the excess baggage so
luton possibly had in mind that portion
of the animals anatomy not contained
6. its trunk.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Failure to be sworn is not a good
defense to perjury in Missouri. Judg-
ing by the experience of st. Louis
councilmen the best defense is a friend
on the Jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

President A. ]. Cassatt declares he
was deceived by his subordinates in
the management OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad company. His shrewdness
was demonstrated, however, in his
ability to pick subordinates smart
enough to deceive even him.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
well Founded presumption.
Washington Post

The president ] presume. knows what
he Is about said John d. Rockefeller, jr.,
in discussing the message about the Stand
ard Oil company. Mr.. Rockefeller refrains
from presuming whether the president
knows what the oil company is about.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

That railroad car distributor who
requested cash in place of mining
stock for favors was wise; the men
who hold the stock may be called
upon to make restitution.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
Speaker Cannon. youthful Activities.

No precisian will find fault with the at
tribution TO Speaker Cannon by the chap
lain of the house OF the glory of seventy
years OF usefulness" Even during the
first twelve months Of his estimabl exist
ence the infant statesman was useful to
his country and his party in the sense that
he was on earth getting ready for the
usefulness Of seventy years later,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Had the Mormon church decided to
retire from the industrial field several
years ago enemies of Senator Smoot
would have failed to receive some OF
the aid and comfort rendered them.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Kentucky has twice vindicated the
proper idea OF the doctrine OF states
rights" before the United States SUI
preme court. The spirit of the old
war governor seems to remain in the
state in spite of the fact that he was
unable TO hold the commonwealth
neutral" during the civil war
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

The San Francisco earthquake is
said to be responsible for the senate
committee agreeing TO favor the sea
level canal. This is not surprising, as
its tendency was to level all things.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
There Are Others.

bhlllu1OTe American
When Ida Tarbeli Lincoln steffens and
Ray Stsnnard Baker read the news from
Washington now they are probably ready
to retire to the rear. and consider that as
muck-rakers they cannot hold a candle TO
some others
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

When all the gratis" in the rail-
way service are abolished the com
panies may have to pay higher wages
unless the cost of living is greatly re-
duced.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Before clamoring for the total abol
ition of the council of empire Russian
reformers should learn how the Brit
ish House Of Commons manages the
House of Lords.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

II is interesting to note that the lit
igation Of the Omaha Water board has
reached the United States circuit
court OF appeals. Something has to
be done TO give the lawyers a chance
to resume the work of milking the
COW. In the meantime we are still
waiting for that long deferred APP
praisement of the water plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

BY the time the Russian reply to
the throne is ready the car may have
forgotten what he said. The memory
of kings is not long.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Since the Standard Oil company is
so sure it has not profited by secret
rebates 1t should start an investiga-
ton to discover who received the cash.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

The report that Count Witte plans
a ooup d'etat doubtless emanates from
those who prefer to see him removed
from power than to see Russia enter
upon a new era. The day is past for
any one man but the car TO rule the
empire and It looks as though his day
were rapidly passing.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

If Congressman Kennedy helps to
get that army dental bill through he
will surely have all the tooth pullers
pulling for him.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

II the democrats had only seven in
stead of eleven members-elect of the
new council they would come to agree
ment as to which should be president
much more easily.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

NnlCaEO news.
Probably it was too much to expect that
so important a measure as the rate bill
could get through the senate without one
party or the other trying to make political
capital out Of Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

The World-Herald is congratulating
the instructor in Smith college. who
is said to have resigned rather than
continue in the service of an institu-
ton that accepts Rockefeller dona-
tions. It declares that 1t likewise
commended William ]. Bryan for re-
signing as trustee OF his alma mater
for a similar reason. 1t forgot. how
ever, to enter it's protest against the
people of San Francisco accepting the
500, 900 contribution of Mr.. Rookie
Teller to the earthquake relief funds.
But perhaps it is not yet too late to
enter it's kick.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
EDWARD RosEwATrR ron SENATOR
Ha. Earned the Position

Beatrice Times (rep).
In the opinion Of the Times, IL the belief
gets fastened upon the republicans OF Ne
braska In time for It to take effect. that
Mr.. Rosewater can have In the legislature
a delegation from Douglas county which
will do battle for him, nothing can stay the
tide which will carry him forward to the
position which he seeks and which he has
earned over and over again.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

Senator Buckley certainly has the
courage of his convictions and Nut
meg State" morals have become pro-
verbal.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

should have been promptly cabled 20
Bryan II would make the remainder Of
his trip around the world more agreeable
to him.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city ten.
DOrariIy should have The bee
mailed to them. Address win be
changed aS Often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
ABATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

bIAIE MENI UF NIfNN 2 IN T HNa'F
Slate Of Nebraska, Dougras County, So
c C. Rosewater general manager Of The
Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number OF full ana
complete copies Of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month Of April 1906 was as follows;
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18
Garry the News.
lnLmna.I-hIn d.

The decision Of Grover Cleveland not TO
be a candidate for president any more
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-18

c. c. HO9EWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this S0th day OF April, 1906.
(SeaD n. d. HUNGATE,
Notary Pubic.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19
QUESTIONING CANDIDATES.

The only Republican candidates I I
president who seem wiling % make
speeches on the live is ues in the fall
campaign are Cannon and Taft for
Of course, Shaw does not count. Why
lot tro out Fairbanks and make him
show his hand Won't ii be rather
awkward for some Of the Republ can
standpatf statesmen t. make tariff
speeches In Iowa aud Massachusetts
and Wiscon. iii ana Minnesota and
South Dakota and Washington sia;r
where tarin revision sentiment IS
strong even amongst Republicans?
Don't dodge gentlemen, the voters
are bound to discover how you stand
II viii be a od idea to have written
questions ready 20 send up 10 Repubi,
can candidates for congre 5. W Il YOU
if elected keep out Of Republican can.
Gus? VIM you vote for a speaker Of
the house Of representatives pledged
to tariff reform, even if yon have TO-
vote for a Democrat TO do so? SINH
lar questions should be put to Repuo-
lican candidates for the legislature IN
those states where United States sent
tors are to be elected.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19

pleased But the next day the hen laid
an ordinary egg, ana day after day it
WAS the same size At the end Of the
week the circus man went TO the hens
master and said;
"Why have you deceived me? This
hen only lays ordinary eggs
And the master did not know what
to say tie gathered up his cage with
the hen in it and went back home.
When he got there he picked up an
AK and chopped the hens he1d of.
And that reminds me that we should
always be careful not TO make things
appear in Il wrong light Detroit Jour
nal.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19

4 lmpossibla to devise any plan which
viii satisfy all concerned, but that one
which will serve the greatest interests
OF the greatest number Is the only
one VIII oh the Beard can con.
sclentionsly adopt and il will make
little difference If that plan shall pro.
vide for some variations III the street
levels In reaching this plan tho
great. overwhelming OBJECT which the
Board needs to keep in mind always
as completely overhadowng eve y
other consideration, is that the i'm
prOyement OF the city MUST go on
that some way MUST be found To-
overcome all obstacles which may
present themselge1 that the Wisles
or praindices or interests Ct no man
or set Of men shall be permitted to
stand IN the way OF me city's pf1@re
toward that goal II good streets. 500
levers. good sidewalks, which all
must strive for if they woud proap
ana deserve to prosper.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19
WEBSTER?

Webs er. the unknown candidate for
he United States senate. whose name
appeared be ide the names of Cullom
l1d Yates. received over 10000 votes
Possibly no one outside his own dis
riot knows him He is said to be q
wealthy young lawyer who ran for
office just 20 be running. did not make
any campaign. did not expect to re
seive votes but for whom over - 0oo
~oters in Illinois cast their ballots.
There were very few counties in the
tate where Web ter did not receive
totes. In Sangamon county be re-
-eived 100 votes.
This proves one thing-any man can
run for office and most any man can
get votes.
Perhaps there were many voters
throughout the state who disliked both
Yates and Cullom and voted for
Webster TO show their belief that the
right candidate was not on the ticket
Then again. p ssibly the name go
The Webster il a name rather
prominent in American affairs. Al
any rate Webster received votes
While Webster nav be convinced that
vote-getting IS not difficult. he Is also
reminded that 10 get enough votes If
ne right tina to beat the other Eel
GOV. is a difficult proposition - State
Register.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19

A proud youns father tele9raphed the
news Of his new responsibility 70 his
brother in his fashion a hand
some hey has come to my house aal
claims to be your nephew We are
doing our best to give hin a proper
welcome The brother. however.
failed to see the point, ana replied,
II have not got a nephew. The youns
man is an impostor.'
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19
TIME CARD.
CAIRO ELECTRIC AND TRACTION
COMPANY
In Effect January !, 1905.

GOMFANV
In Effect January I, 1908.
BELT LINE
| Cars are due to leave Second Street
going North on Commercial ave-, ev
cry is minutes from 8 a. m. to "
.. IN.
Going North on Walnut Street ov-
cry is minutes from 6:08 a. IN. 70
1888 p. m.
POPLAR STREET LINE
Holbrook Avenue Cars are due to
leave Second Street going North on
ftolbrook avenue at 5:51; GET; Gag;
6:67: 7.i2 a IN and on same minutes
every hour until 10:42 and il:l2 p. m.
Going West on Twenty Eighth st.
at 5.4s; G:l9; G:54; G.49 and 7:O4
a. m and on same minutes every hour
until 1924 and 11:04 .. IN
Poplar Street Cars are due to pass
st. Mary's park Is minutes after leav-
ing Second Street and make the trip
around the city In 20 minutes.
OWL CARS
North on Walnut-11:30 sop. m; 1924
a. m; 80 a. m; $3.50 am; $3.50 =
M; 43O a. M; $50 a. m.
North on Commercial-12:0 p. M:
100 a. M; 200 q. M. 800 a. m;
400 a. m: 500 a. m,
Belt and Owl cars are due to pass
West Thirty fourth street is minutes
after leaving Second street and make
the trip around rhe CITY In 30 minutes.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19
July Circulation.

ill.,. '......'.' -"if
The above is a correct ana true
statement of the circulat on of the
Cairo Bulletin for the year 1905 and
for the month of July, 1906.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day of August, 1906.
LEO ]. KLEB,
(Seal1 Notary Public
NV commission expires January TO-,
1909.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19

Money" is the basis oil more talk
in New York city than any other
dozen subjects. During one hour in a
car, on the street, in two shops and
one office e conversations, and ca u
them involving money. were counted
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19

The Bulletin Ia on sale at the FOL.
lowing places:
coleman's, PA Eighth street.
Halliday House News Stand.
Walkers, 10 Sixth street.
Blue Front Restaurant.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois
Population 16,147.

Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois
Population 16,147.
.-----~-------
Mayor, GEORGE PARSONS.
Clerk. r. A. HATCHER.
Treasurer, JAMES QUINN.
Comptroller, Il. $. DEWEY.
Police Mag strate, A. J. ROSS.
Chief OF Police, M. S. EAGAN.
Alexander County. Population 2296a.
County Judge, WIN $. DEWEY.
County Clerk, JESSE Il. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk, LEE b. DAVIS.
Sheriff JAS. s.. ROCHE.
Coroner, Dir JAMES McMANuS.
County Superintendent OF Schools,
PROF JOHN SNYDER.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRANK Il.
DAVIS.
Board Of County Commissioners.
GEORGE PARSONS,
DIR. EDWIN J. CAUSE.
j, I. JENNELLE, Chairman.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-08-19

Barney McManus, Jr., who was one
Of the delegates to this convention and
who is the Alexander county member
Of the cegtpai committee says that
he convection was In every way har.
nonioug and that no dissatisfaction
with he result was apparent in any
1uafter. The Williamson county dele
tat'on were induced TO come over 20
he Cairo candidate for perfectly legL
innate reasons. entirely different from
hose limited at by the Democrat and
~ the Talk The motion to dispense
With all committees was made. and
carried. net for the purpo g Of barring
resolutions. but because the delegates
Wished TO hurry through their work
}s they wished to take the $40 train
back home and it was after O'CLOCK
when the convention assembled
Furthermore. Mr. McManus says .
was understood that resolutions en-
dorsing Mr.. Bryan and expressing the
sense of the convention on matters Of
public concern would be offered by
one of the delegates from Williamson
county. These resolutions had been
prepared by Mr. Williams him elf and
we're quite as strong and somewhat
longer than those pre- ented by Mr.
/ 'arter. However. Mr., Carter present
ID his resolutions first and they were
very good resolutions quite satisfac-
tory TO the convention which adopted
hem thout a dissenting voice, show
ing that no one in the convention was
0rejudiced either gainst Mr.. Bryan az
! he Democrat claims. or against Mr.
'arter, as the Talk claims.