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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
NEW CHANCE FOR GOOD ROADS.
Rural Free Delivery Has an Important
Influence This way.

Philadelphia Inquirer,
We are not generally inclined TO LOOK
upon the free rural delivery service OF tho
Postoffice department as an agency for
good roads but in this we are mistaken.
Uncle Sam has taken steps which have al
ready produced good results, and promise
more. No free delivery route is now estab-
lished unless the roads are in fair condl-
tlon and streams are bridged Where roads
are permitted to go from bad to worse the
service is discontinued. much to the dis
Comfiture of the patrons. For II appears.
in accordance with human nature, that
though people are not prone to prize highly
what they get for nothing, they most seri-
ously object to having any such privilege
withdrawn.
Reports to the department at Washington
show that results have exceeded expecta-
tions and that the missionary work Is bear
ing good fruit Moreover four OF the larg
est states Of the union have undertaken to
cooperate with the department in paying
special attention to repairing the postroadS.
These states spend large sums annually
in the cause OF good roads and they are
giving preference to the free delivery routes
This has spurred the local authorities to
make as many good roads as possible, 30 as
to insure extension OF the service.
It is idle to suppose that 80 greatly needed
a reform as that of good roads is to be &C
compshed suddenly. The expense is too
great. and there is not yet the willing mind
to accomplish as much as is possible. But
It is certain that the subject is growing in
practical interest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
ANOTHER FALSE ALARM.

A fake alarm has been sounded by
the Junior Yellow. manifestly under
the inspiration of the hydraulic states
man, who engineered the compulsory
water works purchase bill through the
legislature. A deep laid conspiracy is
said to have been concocted in the in
terest of the water works company to
secure the repeal of the Howell-Dodge
water works bills by the coming leg
islature. With this end in view 'the
Rosewater candidates" for the legisla-
ture are to be solemnly pledged under
oath to support bill that will deposit
the heads of the six members of the
Water board in one basket and at one
of the water works monopoly. This
horrible nightmare is enough to Danish
sleep from the eyes of the hydraulic
statesmen and torture him wherever
he walks by day from now until the
legislature is adjourned.
Fortunately the people of Omaha are
not to be frightened by stupid fakes.
They know that the water works COM
pany has nothing to gain by abolishing
the Water board. which was created
with its consent and Approval Every
intelligent person in Omaha knows.
or ought to know by this time, that the
city was placed at the mercy of the
water company by the Howell compul-
sorry purchase bill and the Water board
is not in position to give any relief,
Every we'll informed person in
Omaha knows that the water company
will eventually get judgment against
praisal unless fraud can be shown in
the appraisement. Every intelligent
person knows also that the city will
be compelled to pay the hydrant rental
which it now owes with per cent in
! terest, while it is drawing only 2 per
cent from the banks for the money col
lected for the water hydrant taxes.
All that the Water board has so far
accomplished is to pour more than
$4,000 of the taxpayers money into
a big rat-hole.
For all that there is absolutely no
ground for the false alarm sounded by
the Junior Fakery. So far as we know
the water company has no intention to
have the Water board dumped over
board or TO disturb it in its exclusive
function Of drawing salaries and hiring
special attorneys, special appraisers
and special engineers. No candidate
for the legislature will be asked by
Rosewater to make any pledges to the
water company to repeal the law.
When 1t comes to the Anal settle
ment the citizens of Omaha will have
to determine whether they will vote
the bonds with which to purchase the
works, or whether they will extend the
franchise OF the old company or grant
franchise to a new company to fur
nish it's water on the most favorable
terms.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
INDIAN QUESTION IN NEW FORM.

The form in which the Indian ques-
ton is developing in the coming state
of Oklahoma will be surprising to the
general public and will speedily result
in correcting some widely prevalent
misapprehensions. Not less than half
a dozen Indians are conspicuous among
the aspirants for congressional nom
nations and in one district. at least,
a Cherokee, Joseph La Hay. is likely
to be nominated and elected. while
another, Pleasant Porter. will be
strongly supported all over the new
state for United States senator.
1t is to be remembered that these
and many other Indians are educated
men of demonstrated ability and high
character in business, professional and
public life. The Cherokees. Creeks.
Chicasaws, Choctaws and seminoles
have been civilized tribes for three
generations, and had made notable
progress before they we're removed
early in the last century to the region
now to be merged in the state OF Okla
bona. For two generations they have
had self government under republican
forms, with a successful educational
system and thriving industries, and
building up a strong social order very
different from everything suggested by
blanket" Indians. There will be nc
keener politicians in the neW state
than the leading men of what were
long justly known as the Five Civilized
Tribes. OF the 100000 inhabitants
of the new state only something ovel
100. 900 are classed as Indians, and Of
these only about $4,000 are full
bloods. but as they are largely con
centrated in a few districts they will
be an important political element more
particularly as they represent wealth
education, and special experience and
knowledge. as well as mere voting
power. In this respect the admission
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
HER BATHING SUIT
Chicago Chronicle.

NnlCdkO NllIOultlV
Her costume was-well, rather bright
A cherry color trimmed with white
Some women viewed 1t with a stare
And wondered how the girl would dare
But the spectators masculine
Pronounced IL charming and divine.
or. in the argot Of the beach,
Asserted that IL was a peach
And others. Say! Amt that a beaut?
Get on to that swell bathing suit"
A jaunty little cap she wore;
The prettiest along the shore.
The sandals on her tiny feet,
They were particularly neat.
And. altogether, ! must say
She was ong reggie and oh fay
I never saw, / must confess,
A sweeter, more becoming dress
You'd never guess what happened, though
II sounds improbable, I know.
For one would naturally think
She'd stop right at the waters brink
She didn't seem 10 care a pin,
However, but she splashed right in
And hang me II she didn't get
That precious bathing suit all wet
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

That diabolical conspiracy to abol-
ish the Water board by legislative
mandate would be important If true.
The trouble is that all the damage
chargeable to Mariner Howells COM
pulsory purchase bill has already been
inflicted, and the continuance or dis
continuance of the Water board would
make no difference with the continu-
ance of the costly litigation into which
the city has been plunged. If we
have to go through all this contest in
the court and eventually load up with
a $6,OOO,00O debt, the present Water
board may as we'll stay and take the
blame.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
The Best Public Service.
Philadelphia Press.

1.-The closer we get to the people in
matters of legislation" writes Lewis
Emery in his letter of acceptance, the
more securely do we safeguard the state
against abuses" There Is no way to
serve the people so we'll as by electing
lawmakers who win prefer rather to keep
faith with the taxpayers than with po-
litical bosses and spoilsmen. 1t would
only be half a victory to elect the fusion
state ticket and send a gang majority to
the legislature. A government of the peo-
pie must be kept in the hands of the peo-
pie, else It becomes a government OF de-
signing and ambitious self-seekers who
covet power as means of making Illicit
gain or of advancing merely personal
ends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
FLASHES OF FUN.


Your husband" said Mrs. Highmus.
graciously, lis decidedly interesting and
original, even II he does sometimes blow
TT isn't SOL Indignantly exclaimed Mrs.
Gaswell. My husband always uses his
Observation-Disclosures Tribune. =
81 suppose" inquired the good-hearted
citizen, "you get an occasional dime, don't
your
well, TO be exact" replied the beggar,
who had seen better days, you might say
"a semi-occasional dime or an occasional
nickel philadelphia Press.
Howell-You shouldn't run for a street
car; It's bad for your heart.
POwel-Worse than that; it's bad for my
fountain pen.-Women's Home Companion
Paw"
Yes Tommy"
What Is Roquefort2'
Spoiled cheese, my son.
And what is Limburger2"
Spoiled Roquefort."-Judge.
"I often wonder" remarked the soulful
young man, dreamily whats the best
way to find out what a woman thinks OF
you"
Marry her!" snapped Peckham.-Balt-
more American.
What did you enjoy most about your
visit to the country
'There wasn't a blessed piece OF furni-
ture IN the house that folded up!'-Detroit
Free Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
Money Moves of Frisco Bankers.


The rather astonishing fact is an
nounced that San Francisco banks have
loaned $30.OOO0OO on six months paper in
New York since the fire. There has been
an idea that the stricken city was suf-
fering from a lack of currency and would
continue to until the fire insurance COM
panies got to distributing their funds
more rapidly, but the city has surplus
money and finds it advantageous to employ
1t in New York When rebuilding be-
comes more general there will be more
need of money in San Francisco
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Even the democrats are declaring
in their county conventions for the
enactment of direct primary law by
the next Nebraska legislature. But
as the democrats in Nebraska never
yet took a step toward nominations by
direct vote except as driven to it by
primary election laws forced on them
by the republicans. their sincerity is
open to question.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

The homecoming reception to
Colonel Bryan at Lincoln will occur at
the same time as the State fair there.
This being the case, there is danger
that we may never know which attrac-
ton is the real drawing card.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Reports from Chicago indicate that
the International Transfers union is
troubled with some Of the same feel
ing that actuates Russian unions
they want change without knowing
Just what.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

AS the self-appOinted referee for the
spaTring match between the represen-
tatives of the warning scale companies,
Mayor Dahlman has again postponed
pulling on the event II looks very
much like free advertising dodge
with the mayor as the unwilling me-
dium OF publicity,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

The real test of the jury commits
sioner's ability will come when he un-
dertakes to find a panel of twelve un-
prejudiced men to try the case against
the Standard Oil company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Lining the curb in front OF the bank
were hundreds who refused to go home
and walt" according to the police dictum.
II have S24 in there" said a woman.
II have been saving It there all sum
mer so my boy could go TO school next
winter"
"Ah, that is nothing" said an old Jew.
dancing with Impotence Il have 100
there. all that l have made in my life"
Il put 500 in the bank last week" said
a young laborer 1T was for my father.
He did not want me TO put it in the bank
He said all banks are crooked"
In numerous instances depOsitors de-
elined either to tell their stories or to
give their names. Among some OF the
cases where the names were refused, but
facts given were the following:
A workingman, 65 years old, had 500
in the bank, every dollar he had saved
during a lifetime OF labor.
A widow with four children. had $500
on deposit.
laundress, IS years old. who had been
saving for twelve years had $4,000
An Italian woman, who arrived at the
bank early yesterday morning with trip
let's Juggling at her skirts and remained
most OF the day, had $50 all the family
owned
A Polish woman, with four children,
had $50, the savings OF three years.
= widow, with three children, had on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09


That is a terrible indictment of the
democratic mayor and city council con
tanned in the charge that with the
Water board out of the way the water
company would come forward with a
proposition to reduce slightly the hy-
drant rentals and the rates to private
consumers, and thus inveigle the city
into extending the franchise as the
best way out of the present difficulty"
1t assumes that the mayor and council
would surrender to the water COM
pany more easily than would the
Water board. What about the un-
compromising declaration of war
against all franchised corporations
contained in the platform on which
the democrats rode into the city hall?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

A new political club has adopted an
address directed TO the managers of
the republican party in and for Doug
las county" II the document should
be dropped in the postoffice We fear IL
would be returned to writer marked
mo such persons found"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

The Nebraska Hotel Clerks associa-
ton reports that it is in a prosperous
condition. No need then to ask for a
report on the condition Of the hotel
proprietors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Now that John G. Maher has de-
cided to join the Bryan reception COM
mittee rather than act as host to
Judge Parker in Nebraska, the success
of Colonel Bryan with the conserva-
tives can no longer be doubted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

1t never rains but 1T pours. The
prospect of getting two telephones in
Omaha seems to have become a pros
pect of getting four telephones.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Down at Kansas City the Corpora
tive Live Stock Commission company
seems to be more effective than Gov
ernor Folk in disarrangfng the plans
of an alleged combine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

The fact that a member of the duma
was severely beaten because he came
home before reform laws were passed
indicates that the Russian peasants are
still so far from enlightenment as to
expect promises made during cam
paigns to be redeemed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Depositors of the defunct Chicago
bank have the satisfaction of knowing
that IL their money was lost in wild
real estate deals they can see where
their money went.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

New York fans were given rain
checks" when the game was called of
after a wrangle over the umpire: but
they would probably have much pre-
ferred to have seen the storm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
sound NeighborIy Advice.
Washington Post.

Secretary Root has been giving our
South American neghbors some good ad-
vice. If they don't take 1t, 1t will be
about the first time they passed up some
thing they could have for nothing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

didates Of the two opposing parties.
The democrats of Nebraska. however.
are still cropping in the dark as to
whether they should name their sena-
torial candidate in advance or put
their money on a legislative dark
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
Charley in receptive Mood.
Chicago Tribune.

The Hon Charley Towne is quite sure he
could not accept a nomination for the vice
presidency unless Mr.. Bryan were on the
ticket. 1t is up to Mr.. Bryan to clear his
throat and say something
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

In favoring railroad assessment by
nonpartisan commission Iowa demo-
Gratis show a desire to have at least one
office with which they can make sure
of connecting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

The alleged conservatism" of Iowa
democrats is questionable as long as
General Weaver names the candidate
TO head the ticket.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

In spite of the harmony" platform
the Des Moines Capital refuses to be
cOmforted and declares that the tariff
is still an issue in that state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
Trimmings ON Price of Bait.
st. Louis Republic.

ST. LOUIS HepuDIIC.
The Iowa fishermen who paid s253.05 to
the game wardens of that state for string
Of eighty-three bass are a cause of merrI-
ment, If not of derison. among other
fishermen in those parts. But they got the
bass.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Now that the Russian grand dukes
have been recalled to activity, it can
he seen that the car depends on the
family of Romanoff to save itself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

The democrats Of Idaho have
matched the republicans of Idaho by
placing their candidate for United
States senator in nomination in the
state convention. This will make a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Judge Ben Lindsey may find that he
will have to practice longer on the
Denver small boy before he is qualified
to punish Denver politicians.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

state of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
C. c. Rosewater, general manager OF
sworn, SAYS that the actual number of
fun and complete copies of The Daily,
Morning, Evening and SUNDAY Bee printed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

z. z. HUSEWAIbHl
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn
20 before me this 3lst day of July, 1905.
(seal) NJ b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

Of Oklahoma Will introduce to the
country at large the Indian question"
in q novel and gratifying form
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09
For Thin.
PoorBLood

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thin blood, weak nerves, general de-
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We haoe no secrets! We publish
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malaria naAGus
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarily should have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address will be
changed as often ms required.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-09

inferred at Omaha Postofnce as second
80 matter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-05
MARY f. MAKES GAME RACE
She Gets Away Poorly but Over
takes Fireball and Wins
at Wire.

San Francisco, Dec. 4.-The F'leur de Lis
handicap furnished an interesting race at
EmeryviIle today. Mary f got off poorly
hut overlook Fireball in the lead. and
made a game race for the wire, winning
with but little to spare. Results:
First race, five furlOngs-Prince of Cas-
tile IL, Knapp, to l, won; f. Nugent,
100, Mcintyre, to /. second, Ingham, 112,
Williams, to l, third. Time-1:01 20 Joe
Harlan, Rose Cherry Ray Bennett, Hllo
lie Orc karOly II, Senator Warner, An
opus, Wool Sandals and Elinor also ran.
Second race, six furlongs, selling-E. Nj.
Brattain, 100 Williams, even, won; Cerre
santo, 100, Kirschbaum. TO l, second;
Golden Rule, Ill, Dugan. II to ., third.
Time-:l41-5 Judge, Joe Goss, Whis-
kers, David Boland Adirondack. Eleven
Bells and Royal White also ran
Third race. mile, selling Pickaway, 100,
Clark. Z TO l. won: Tannhauser, 109
Hayes. 100 to l. second; LibertO, 109 Brus-
sell. is TO g. third. Time--1:4l 2-5. Lone
Wolf Captain Burnett Ray, Little Joker
and Flo ManOla also ran.
Fourth race Fleur de Lis handicap, six
furlongs-Mary +, 81. Brussell, TO ,
v on; Firebali. no. Dugan, 10 to !, second
Ramoine los A Brown. 10 : third
Time-l:l3 Princess Titania, Collector
Jessup and Martinmas also ran.
Fifth race. mile selling-Avonalis. 1O5
Mcintyre Is to 8. won: Dorado. 10S, Brus-
sell. Ii to ., second: Jackfull 100, T. Sulii-
van, 8 to l. third. Time-1:H 40. Salable
Duelist, POrtrero Grande, Invader and Sc
renity also ran.
Sixth race. six furlongs-Burleigh, f99
Williams ] to z, won; Don Hamilton, 10l
Mcintyre, 10 to /. second; Joe Coyne, 1O5
Brussell. 90 to ]. third. Time-1;1S 10
Eckersall, Prestige. Whiskey King, In
s.ructOr and Mendon also ran.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-05
SUIT AGAINST
NOLAN DROPPED
One Case Where Billy Nolan
Got Better of Richard
and Cans.

Cincinnati. O., Dec. 4-United States
Circuit Judge Lurton handed down de-
cisioH today in the case of the Empire
Circuit company against the Gans-Nelson
Goldfield Picture company. G. L. Rick
ard. known as TEX Richard, and VIII
liam Nolan. Judge Lurton found that the
allegations of the Empire Circuit COM
pany are true, and that there is in It's
hands S67ls, which accumulated as re-
ceipts from exhibitions of the Gans-Eel-
son fight pictures. He holds that Nolan
is entitled to one-third of the amount
and the company the other two-thirds.
Richard is entitled TO no interest except
what he may derive through the owner
ship OF the pictures. and adds that he
is not entitled to make any claim against
the funds in question.
The Empire Circuit company Is also or
dered to pay 10 the parties in interest
their proDortionate share of the receipts
resulting from exhibitions given in Baltt-
more. Philadelphia. st. Paul and Duluth,
given since the suit was filed.
The criminal charge against Manager
Nolan. which had been In the municipal
court here in connection with this same
matter was dismissed today on motion
of attorneys for Rickard.