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Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

THE SENEGAMBLAN IN THE WOoDPnE.
From all the gyrstions and contor-
tions which the old ring OF discredited
politicians is making to create di-
version from the main issue involved
in the impending senatorial contest in
Nebraska It is plain that there is a gen
tleman of very dark hue hidden un-
der the lumber. II this black mEn
found to be nothing less than a willy
scheme to override that part of the re-
publican convention call that provides
for the endorsement of candidate for
United States senator and to relegate
the senatorship back to 4he legislature
where the influence of the corporations
and the manipulations of the lobbyists
could get in the work for some one who
could never expect a popular endorse
ment at the polls.
The attempt to precipitate a dis
turbance here in Douglas county, when
scratched beneath the surface. dis
closes itself to be simply a part of this
concerted effort of a few corporation
politicians seeking to oppose a popu-
lar choice by getting behind anyone
whom they think they might use to
corner a few votes against the nomi-
nation Of a senator in the state con-
vention. All pretended compromise
propositions have had but this one OBJ
iect in view. the original compromise
propositions having been badly one
for a delegation from Douglas county
unpledged on senator, but committed
to the sole plank of opposition to CON
vention nomination.
Republicans throughout Nebraska,
therefore, must be on their guard
against secret Vaccinations to over
ride their will. Nebraska republicans
have declared over and over again in
favor Of the election of United States
senators by direct popular vote, and
while The Bee would have preferred to
have had the choice of senator sub
mitted to a direct primary as the clos
est approximation to the direct vote
the convention nomination can be
made to register the popular choice IL
the rank and file enforce their prefer
ence at every stage of caucus and in
termediate convention.
The effort to sidetrack the senatorial
nomination in state convention two
years ago failed ANONYMOUSLY and it
will fail again this year. if Roosevelt
republicans keep alive to, the situation
with fixed determination to prevent
the smuggling of a corporation tool
into the senate by bargain and sale in
the legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
MODERN THERAPEUTICs.
g w GiIlilan in Judge.

y. w. GILLIAN III JuuBo.
went to a modern doctor to learn what
II was was wrong.
I'd lately been on my fodder ana life was
no more a song.
He felt OF my pulse, as they all 90, ne
gazed at my outstretched tongue;
He took of my coat and weskit ana marked
at each wheeling lung.
He fed me a small glass penstalk with
figures upon the side.
And this was his final verdict When al or
my marks he'd spied:
do you eat fried eggs? Then quit II.
You don't? Then hurry and eat 'em
Along with some hay that was cut In May;
There are no other foods TO beat EN-
Do you walk? Then stop inBtanter-
For exercise will not do
For people with whom It doesn't agrees
And tfia 40 the rule for you:
Just quiz whatever you do do
And beS,a whatever you don't;
For what you don't do may agree with you
As whatever you do do don't"
Yea, thus saith the modern doctor. Trad
ton be double burned!
What the oldsters knew was nothing COM
pared to the things we've learned.
There's nothing in this or that thing that's
certain In every case
Any more than single bonnets becom-
It's ali in the diagnosis that tells us the
patients fix
The modern who knows his business is up
to a host of tricks.
Do you eat roast pork? Then stop II.
You don't? Then get after II quickly:
For the long-eared ass gives the laugh to
grass
Do you sleep with the windows openE
Then batten them good and tight
And swallow the same old fetid air
Through all of the snoozesome night
Just quit whatever you you 1910 40 90
For what you don't do may agree with you
As whatever you do DO don't.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
CONGRESS IND THE oANAL.

1t is the general opinion at Wash
ington that congress will reach no con-
clusion at this session as to the type
of the Panama canal. While the house
is represented TO be firmly set against
the sea level plan, the tendency in the
senate has lately been strongly in the
contrary direction, and at any rate to
be sufficient to block legislation requir-
ing a lock canal.
Chief Engineer Stevens, who has
lately arrived from the isthmns. is
strongly insisting that point has row
been reached at which decision can no
longer be postponed without interrupt
ing operations and causing an army Of
men to be laid off. Nearly two months
ago Secretary Taft appeared person
ally before the senate committee to
challenge their attention in most en-
phatic and express manner to the fact
that the great enterprise was rapidly
approaching the point which the en-
gineer in charge declares to be now
actually at hand. In short. the canal
plant has been installed and the ma
ehinery for excavation and transport
ing the material will have to stand idle
unless the kind of canal is settled.
The only alternative is for the pres
ident to decide, under the powers which
1t is generally believed the original
Spooner act confers upon him, con-
gress failing to dispose by legislation
of the issue. between lock and sea
level canal. 1t is a decision Of the
greatest Importance, but the president
has made 1t known that he stands
ready promptly to accept the respon-
sibility If congress leaves the mat
ter open at adjournment. AS it is also
known that he will order work on the
lock plan. the upshot of all the pro-
ceedings of congress regarding the
subject will be simply to shunt a heavy
burden over onto the presidents
shoulders.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
The Logical Candidate.


The republicans Of southeastern Nebraska
are rapidly turning toward Edward Rose
water as the logical candidate for United
States senator. and from the tone Of the
newspapers the same condition seems true
all over the state The enemies of Mr..
Rosewater urge against him that he has
sometimes fought the ticket and this Is
doubtless true-often to his credit, be It
said. He is the pioneer independent
writer and voter and seldom. IL ever. has
he given his support where he could not
give a good reason for so doing. That
his reasons were sufficient is evident by
the fact that the voters usually endorsed
his ideas at the polls and defeated the
influences he fought against. We do not
presume to anaylze his motives in all OF
these contests. but we do know that the
individual who stands highest in the public
confidence and the one who does most for
his own party is the man who boldly
fights bad methods and bad candidates in
his own ranks instead Of standing for
everything the machines dictate. Mr..
Rosewater belongs to this class He is a
fighter and a winner which is one reason
why so many politicians are opposed to
him. His experience in public service
would enable him to perfom the duties OF
senator with all the efficiency of one who
had served in that body for years.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
THE PRESIDENTS TRAVELLING

An item in the pending sundry CIVIL
appropriation providing $4,000 to de-
fray the travelling expenses of abe
president. at his discretion. will meet
with public appreciation. Our own is
probably the only great government
which makes no adequate provision for
such expenses of It's chief executive
so that he has been practically forced,
up to this time, to depend upon the
courtesies of the railroad companies.
Every president from Washington
down has made formal progresses
through the country. There are CO.
gent reasons of public policy why the
head of the nation should thus .occa-
sionally appear among the people, not
only stimulating their patriotism, but
also acquiring that knowledge of men
and interests which can often be
gained only through direct personal
observation, and which is so especially
important in a government by and for
the people. President Roosevelt, too.
has notably shown how vital a force
the president may become in shaping
public sentiment on matters of state.
Under existing conditions the stated
allowance TO the president is insufi-
cient for such expenses. and even II
he were a rich man he ought not to
have to bear a burden which. be-
ing a public burden, should fall on the
public. Whether the interstate com
meree law shall be amended so as TO
prohibit outright the president. in com
mon with other government oficials,
from accepting free transportation or
not, public sentiment Is such as no
longer to permit the chief executive to
depend upon corporation gratuity,
even though the great common car
riers stand ready to extend it. and
even though our presidents are above
suspicion Of susceptibility to improper
influence.
The new departure cannot fail 10
have an important effect upon state
I legislation and oticial prActiSs. and TO
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
REsTRAINING EXPRESS COMPANIES.
strOnGSat of Inside Corporations in
transportation Service.


Philadelphia Record.
It is clear now that any attempt to ex-
clude the express companies from the
provisions of the rate bill must result
in failure. since public attention II fully
aroused to the matter of the Hepburn.
Cooper episode in the house. Whether
the exclusion OF the express compani IS
from the original bill was by design or
by oversight, the senate corrected the
error without provoking any serious OPP
position. Even the veteran, Senator Plat,
who has been the guardian angel of these
corporations so far as the legislation OF
congress is concerned, swallowed the OBJ
noxious amendment without a grimace.
He knew we'll that any resistance would
be worse than idle in merely attracting
public attention to his connection with the
express companies.
All the arguments that have been ad-
vanced in and out of congress for gov
eminent regulation of railroad rates apply
with equal force to the express companies.
Nearly all the small freights OF the coun-
try are handled by these companies. With
their fast freight trains the railroad com
panies are thoroughly equipped for car
rying and delivering express goods, to the
substantial increase of their income and
the advantage of their stockholders, as
well as that of the public. There is no
question that the express companies would
have been driven OF many a line OF
transportation but that railroad officials
have a strong pecuniary interest in main
tanning them. Holding large blocks Of
shares in the express companies, their
interest in these inside corporations 10
often greater than what they have in the
companies which employ them under high
salaries
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

Out OF the turmoil that surrounds
the Russian Parliament at ST. Peters
burg comes the cheering news that the
agrarisns are not to undertake general
appropriation Of land. The reeogni-
ton Of established property rights is
ons symptom Of sanity shown by the
Dlmn since its assemblage. and indi-
Gates a sway Of reason among it's mem
hers
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

Webster, Greene and Wattles have
one after the other declared their re-
tirement from the contest for the
Douglas county delegation to the re-
publican state convention for United
States senator The only way to keep
the senatorship in Douglas county is
to get behind a man who can COM
mand support outside of Douglas
county, and Edward Rosewater is the
only candidate SO far who has devel-
oped any following OF consequence
throughout the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Forget ItG
AN FranIsco Cbronicle.


One OF the most disreputahle manifesto
lions Of desire TO earn money no matter
how is that furnished by the vigorous push
Ing Of the sale of pictures showing the
extent OF the recent calamity. The fskirs
who have gone into the business have not
hesltated to sell the Autographs sent out
from Los Angeles, In which great pains were
taken 10 show that II was the earthquake
and not the fire which did so much\ DAM
age. San Franciscans might we'll leave
this work Of knocking to those who fancy
they will derive a profit from IL, but those
processing to care for the future OF the
city make a sorry exhibition Of themselves
in keeping alive disagreeable memories.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Record is His Guaranty.
Gering Courier (rep.).

GeTInB OOuIItT IItpI
There is something remarkable about the
way impetus has accrued to the Rosewater
senatorial boom, in view of the absence
OF that gentleman in a foreign country.
1t Is now assured that the contest is be-
tween Brown and Rosewater, and since
It is apparent that the Rosewater senti-
ment is not machine made he has an ele-
giant standing. However much the Omaha
editors course in various political mat
tiers may be criticised. no one can aues-
ton his sincerity, and his record along
this very line will be a guarantee that
his service later on will be free from dicta-
ton and in the interest OF the people ex-
actly as his judgment prompts
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
THE MADRID ANARCHIST ArRoorrr.

The BADRiD ANARCHIST ATROCITF.
The sense of the civilized world re-
volts at the slaughter of a score of in
nocent people in an attempt to murder
the young king and queen of Spain as
they were returning from the wedding
ceremony at church. 1t is startling
revelation Of the atrocious. spirit of
anarchy.
1t is sacrilege to associate that spirit
with the spirit of liberty and reform
which in all ages has sought to rem
edy governmental abuse. Anarchy lays
its bloody axe at the very roots of
civilized society and springs from the
most wanton impulses of savagery. 1t
acknowledges no distinctions in exist
ing social order. whether 1t be dem
ocratic, aristocratic or autocratic. but
would strike down with bullet. dag
ger, poison or dynamite the faithful
president of a free republic with the
same hideous malevolence exhibited in
the streets of Madrid. where the in
tended victims we're the royal bride
and groom on their wedding day.
The choice of such a day for such a
crime will only emphasize in public at
tention the diabolism of the plot and
the desperation of the anarchist cult.
The assumption of sheer madness
would be a welcome one for the good
name Of humanity. but even that as
sumption removes none of the dificul-
ties of society in dealing practically
with the problem of bomb and dagger
anarchy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
RosEwArER FOR SENATOR
Nebraska Would he Represented.

A1tidiu AFp'l-
Edward Rosewater OF The Omaha Bee
is a candidate for United states senator.
Mr.. Rosewater has for many years been
persistent fighter for what he believes
was right. and sometimes. therefore, could
not consistently support his party nom
inees He has thus made some political
enemies who may oppose him in this ef-
fort now. One thing. however, Is sure.
IL he should become senator Nebraska
would be we'll represented and the senate
would surely know that this state was on
the map. Besides. his wide acquaintance
with all the leading public men and his
knowledge of public affairs would give
him a great prestige.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

II the new member or the Water
board can persuade the water works
appraisers to bring in their report
forthwith and tell as how much IL
will cost the taxpayers to buy the
plant, he will have accomplished some
thing that all the other members OF
the board have been trying in vain to
do for more than three years.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
what We Are Coming To.

As a hint Of the approaching glorious
Fourth, 1t is announced that 2OO,Oo0,Ooo
firecrackers and 2OO,0OO.OOO torpedoes have
been landed on these shores. When John
Adams Cor Daniel Webster for him) elo-
quently predicted the lniammatory method
of celebrating the Fourth Of July he could
never have anticipated the misery 1t would
infict upon future generations.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

Pennsylvania railroad men will have
chance to tell still more before the
Interstate Commerce commission re-
sumes work Monday. The coal and
oil and railroad combine is in danger
OF being sounded to its depths.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

The call is out for the republican
congressional convention for the Sec
ond Nebraska district. This is the
first congressional convention to be
called in Nebraska this year. The
other five congressional districts will
have to begin to move pretty soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
LIGHT AND LIVELY.

What do you think of hanging as cap
ital punishment"
Il think the best thing il simply to let
the subject drop. baltimore American.
Il suppose those boys" said the foreigner.
are messengers Of some sort. What do
Wait Until Tomorrow replied the
wise native.-Phiadelphla Press
DO you enjoy being weather
mo. It's a thankless task When you
that 1t was coming anyhow, ana when you
predict bad weather they'd rather not hear
about it."-Washington Star.
I've got to practice on the piano FIVE
hours a day." said the disconsoiate small
what for?"
Cause mother and father don't like
our new neighbors. "-washington Star.
spacewright-Did you read our story Of
the horse show?
Reeder-Yes. Why7
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, didn't you recognize
my style; wasn't it like me?
Reeder-I can't say that 1t was It didn't
have a very big head.-Philadelphia Cath
Ollie Standard.
Prospective Investor-The earthquake OF
course, has disturbed property values out
San Franciscan-well, sir, to tell the
truth, our real estate huctuated like the
mischief while the quake was on.-Chicago
Tribune.
And when he said skiddoo, what did you
o." asked the judge.
IT skiddid your honor" said the prisoner
Judge.
Madam" said Fatigued Philip. raising
his tattered hat with courtly grace,
don't ask for money, nor food, but could
yer gimme an old coat-just a real old coat,
ma ann"
why" answered Mrs. Young, isn't
your old coat old enough|-Cleveland
Leader.
Don't you think a funeral strike is about
the limit7'
well, those engaged in It evidently think
they have dead sure thing OF it."-Balu-
more American.
well, well, you've got couple Of false
teeth haven't you? I never noticed them
before"
Eyes, DIR. Moaler. put them in for me a
couple of days ago"
They look very natural"
They feel that way. They ache Just like
the ones he took out."-Philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

President Roosevelt promises to
crafty the demand for the text of
the reports on the packing houses.
Maybe the contents will not be so. en-
toyable in realization as they are in
anticipation to the enemies of Ameri-
can industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

Former occupants of county fee Of
fees evinee no disposition to cough up
the perquisites said to have been alb
sorbed by them in excess of the
amounts authorized by law. The ex-
ofhceholder is rarity who is ready TO
put it back except under compulsion.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

The growth of the woman's club
idea. as evidenced by the addition of
more than an hundred new clubs to
the general roster during the last two
years, is the best answer to those who
said the movement was short-lived.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

After all. the delay in the Smoot
case was not caused by a difference of
opinion as to whether he should be
fred, but the constitutional lawyers
could not agree as TO just how to do it,
Smoot will probably agree that either
way will be effective.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Restrictions ON Immunity Baths.

Senator Knox has drawn and the senate
judiciary committee has favorably reported
a bill to exempt corporations from the
legal immunity granted to witnesses Civ
ing testimony on federal summons. Only
flesh and blood persons" are to enjoy
hereafter the cleansing and comforting
sensations Of the immunity bath"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

The Mohonk conference has an
nounced its scheme Tor furthering
universal peace. and the French gov
ernment has announced its intention
OF adopting a more modern rife for
its army. And in the meantime the
dove is keeping well out of reach of
Mars
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Roaewater stock Advancing.

Humphrey Democrat (dem).
Edward Rosewaters senatorial stock has
advanced wonderfully the past few days
Is It possible that Nebraska republicans
after so many years of railroad and cor
poration Juggling. are going to elect man
to the United States senate that is liable
to be a painful thorn in the flesh OF trusts
and corporations?
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
So soon ForEotten.

chicago heCOTo-fteIdtu'
Princess Ena should not neglect TO get
all the fun out OF It that she can at this
time. Six months from now the world will
have forgotten her and some other girl will
be getting her picture in the papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

To show that he is a modern king,
Alfonso took HIS bride for an unat-
tepded spin through the streets OF
Madrid. The enthusiasm that greeted
HIN is satisfactory proof that the
Spaniards look for better days under
tss young monarch.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

hasten the day when transportation,
whether provided for public characters
or private citizens, shall be fairly and
fully paid for. without favor or dis
elimination OF any sort.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

In order to hand bouquet to the
new city council the World-Herald had
to slap the new democratic mayor in
the face.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

Joy reisns in Louisville. for the lid
is snleshed. The police judge holds
that the Sunday law is unconstitu-
tlonal. 1t is a good bet that his decis-
ion will 60 with the colonies.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Field GraduaIIr Clenrins.

IeRaman JOURNAL Nep').
Gurdon w. Wattles has announced that
he would not be a candidate for the re-
publican nomination for the United states
senate. This insures practically the Doug
las county delegation to the state con-
vention to Edward Rosewater OF The
Omaha Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

Several thousand Nebraska women
have Joined the throng who are send
ing petitions to the United States SEN
ate against Senator Smoot The Utah
senator might as we'll capitulate with
out further resistance.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Preas support 10 Voluntary.

stuart Ledger (rep.).
Rosewater has no need OF Mr.. Browns
press bureau. He has the free and hearty
support of the press minus the bureau
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Tickinr or juicy Dividends.

DouIsvIIIe CourIer-JOuThaI'
The Watch trust is distributing divi-
dend Of 1T5 per cent. The Watch trust IL
the concern which is so enabled to gouge
American buyers that thriving business
lie conducted in purchasing American
watches abroad and reshipping them to
this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

President Cassatt's marcOnigram
did not contain any news, for no one
seriously suspected him of harboring
an intention to resign. Yet it does
show how much the wireless telegraph
has done to help us out. In other
DAYS we would have had to wait till
Saturday to find out what we learned
on Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
County Can Nominate.

HOWeIIs journal tdeml,
John L. Webster has pulled out Of the
senatorial race and It is said that his
strength will go to Edward Rosewater.
We look to see the veteran editor OF The
Bee 60 into the convention with the solii
support OF Douglas county. which will
mean his nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Real Thine In civilization.

81. Louis Globe-DenoCFat'
Japanese papers say the cost Of living
in that country has doubled in the last
six years. and that the servant question
has become bothersome II must be ad-
mitted that these civilising tendencies are
the real thing
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02

Omahas new street Commissioners
has a record OF having served as eoun-
Gilman. member OF the legislature.
deputy sheriff and county jailer, to
say nothing Of being . plumber by
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
Merely a Reminder.

Hon. John sharp Williams seems to be
conducting flisbuster in the house Of rep
resentstlves on the theory that otherwise
the country would be in danger Of forget
ting that the democratic minority is still
there
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
OuteIaased.
washington Post

Some OF those life insurance onncisls are
going 20 return from Paris. They prob
ably argue that they will be overlooked as
pikers. compared with the men who have
been figuring recently in the coal stock
disclosures.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-02
A difference.

In the case OF the Standard Oil investiga-
ton there is a difference. You have to eat
comparatively few OF the Standard OIL com
Dany's products