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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
PROSPERITY AND ExrRAvAeAEoE

PROSPERITY AND EXTRAVd0ANCE,
The statement made before the Ohio
bankers convention that $500, 100000
has been spent for automobiles the
last three or four years contains a
striking illustration of the extrava-
gance which flush times produce and
which by sinking capital impairs abil-
ity to meet the enlarging circle of OBJ
legations. For the most part that vast
aggregate cannot be regarded as capt.
tai, not being capable of reproducing
wealth, and like an almost endless list
of other items of increasing common
expenditures, is practically as effectual
subtraction from capital resources as
IL an equivalent value had been de-
stroyed by fire.
1t is indeed no time for pessimistic
forecast, for the foundations of indus
trial prosperity never seemed more
firm, but 1t is opportune to warn
against the tendency to reckless out
lays which that very condition has
never failed to produce, and which is
clearly manifesting itself now. In
every nook and corner of the COM
munity the present improvident spend
ing on a scale would ultimately cause
trouble unless checked within bounds
of prudence as the only guarantee of
enhancing and prolonging the good
fortune both of individuals and of the
industrial whole.
1t is, of course, neither desirable nor
necessary that anything approaching
the degree of self-denial which flnan-
cial depression makes compulsory
should be set up as the standard In a
time of Astounding gainfulness like the
present But rational and provident
self restraint is none the less duty in
prosperous as in adverse times. I'M
restrained individual qualifications will
inevitably absorb the store of reserve
sources against the day, be it sooner
or later, when crop shortage or other
misfortune causes industrial opportun-
ity to shrink.
1t is a singular circumstance that
severe and prolonged industrial de-
preston should be the time when the
average man by extreme sacrifices
saves a surplus to spend lavishly in
good times, whereas by moderation in
prosperity he might more easily secure
himself against the extreme pressure
of hard times. And there is no doubt
that we have reached point when
the lesson OF this paradox should be
enforced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS FOR SAFETY.


A vigorous campaign for the estab-
lishment of postal savings banks prom
Uses to be one of the salutary out
growths of the recent disastrous bank
failure in Chicago. In this case the
recreant officers not only wrecked their
banking institution, but produced IN
its wake an appalling train of misery,
business failure and suicide. AS small
incidents sometimes lead to great
events, 80 here a society of Turner's.
whose members suffered severely by
the collapse. is to be the initiating force
to enlist, first, every member of their
national organization, who in turn is
to become an active factor in the prop
agation of the movement. 1t Is de-
clared that every candidate for con-
gress throughout the country will be
required to state his position on postal
savings banks and all political parties
requested to assist in bringing on this
much desired reform.
The great and overpowering argu-
ment in favor of postal savings banks
is the necessity of absolute safety for
the accumulations of thrift. This the
government would insure in n degree
which no private or corporate banking
establishment could do, and however
small the rate of interest paid and
however low the limit of deposits &C
cepted the incentive to the poor to
save would be powerfully stimulated
as compared with the present banking
system in which the prospective profit
to the owners is the determining con-
sideration in all relations to the
public.
That the drift of public sentiment
toward postal savings banks has been
ncticeably quickened during the last
few years is plainly apparent on all
sides. Proposed bills for postal saw
ings banks now receive respectful at
tention from congress where not long
ago they were pigeon-holed without
ceremony. The agitation may have to
be kept up for awhile longer, but the
goal is sure to be achieved. when the
influences which are now being
aroused focalize on the one point
that safety for the peoples savings is
necessary for the safety of the govern
ment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26


The denomination of CONGRESSMAN
John L. Kennedy as tbe candidate of
the republicans Of the First Nebraska
district was a foregone conclusion. 1t
lie unwritten party law, observed with
few exceptions, that a representative
in congress who has given reasonable
satisfaction be accorded a second term
nomination by his constituents, and
this accounts for the fact that no COM
petitor among the republicans entered
the race in this district.
For a first term member Mr.. Ken
nedy has made a good record and
proved himself useful representative
for his people. While he was not ex-
pected to link his name with any
epoch-marking legislation, he managed
to make himself heard and felt on
several important matters, and voted
right on all the crucial measures that
made up what is known as the presi-
dents legislative program.
II the contest in this congressional
district Is to turn on the question Of
standing by Roosevelt, Mr.. Kennedy's
record of loyalty to the Rooseveltian
principles should insure his return to
Washington by an increased majority.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
SERMONS BOILED DOWN.


A little duty cures n lot OF doubt.
The truth that does not liberate you enc
slaves you.
who gives a little help finds large piece
of heaven.
The best protest against dirt is that which
is made with a broom.
Prayer is a way from anxiety, but not
from activity.
Bearing the cross should not give you u
cross bearing.
A narrow man is the one who most easily
is twisted crooked.
The piety that pulls down your face was
prepared in the pit.
The wise always are willing to be called
fools. but never anxious to hasten the
event.
The church that does not invest In hui
manity has no dividends awaiting It in
heaven.
There is more spirituality in little song
than In a weeks signing.
Every time you try to encourage another
you learn little more of the language OF
heaven. ..
It takes more than sisterly way to make
a saint of a man.
It's proftless task trying TO lay up other
peoples treasures in heaven.
He who seeks out the suffering never
needs TO worry as to whether he is walk
ing with the Savior. Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
SECULAR SHOTS AT THE PULPIT.

Kansas City Times: John d. Rockefeller
will bear all the expenses of a Kentucky
revival meeting. Thus salvation and
tainted money are to have It out at last.
Philadelphia Ll1dger; Father Vaughn
tells English society that its members en-
gagged in picking pleasure would better
pick oakum. Perhaps some of them will
later.
Philadelphia Press: A burglar was mean
enough to rob clergyman's house in
York. The name Of the latter was Rev.
Mr.. Apple. That burglar must have been
a peach.
Washington Post: According to a Chi
cago minister. roller skating comprises all
the evil there is in life. That let's out the
bank officials in his congregation who are
quietly getting away with everything that
isn't nailed down.
Baltimore American: An ingenious min
lister in a New York town has arranged
for a photograph to deliver sermons from
his pulpit while he takes a vacation. This
arrangement also suits the congregation, as
in case the sermon is too long for hot
weather attention the photograph can,
unlike the minister, be taken down.
Chicago Chronicle: Another preacher, in
Cincinnati this time, says he will not
voluntarily leave a church organization
whose doctrinal essentials he absolutely
repudiates. 81 don't believe your creed"
he says in effect but II you want to get
me out you will have to kick me out, and
shall fight as hard as l can" What
strange inconsistency; what singular
mental strabismusl Why should man
desire to make his religious home among
people whose faith he repudiates?
Edinburgh Review: This year, perhaps
for the nrst time since Queen Elizabeths
day, a service was read in Irish at st.
Patrick's cathedral in Dublin. Ten years
ago any man who had predicted such a
thing would have been counted lunatic;
today many will resent 1t. Yet none the
less 1t is a sign OF growing feeling that
the Church Of Ireland, II 1t is to Justify
its title. cannot shut itself of from the
national life, and the common heritage of
much-negiected language AND literature
has given scope in more ways than this for
the meeting OF ancient opposites.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
some Success I'm Defeat.
Sioux CitV Tribune


The greatest factor in the contest against
railway domination and in the victory won
yesterday is Edward Rosewater, who was
defeated by Brown. Rosewater carried on
his fight In the years gone by when a
show OF independence was the gravest
treason. He stood alone among leaders as
the advocate OF reform and kept alive the
embers of popular protest which have now
been famed into flames by a combination
of circumstances and the energy OF younger
men. Fearless, he never heeitated to at
tack political corruption. But bis great
service in behalf Of the public aroused
lingering bitterness in the hearts of dis
honest bosses which has so permeated the
republican organization that his senatorial
ambition was thwarted. With the emanci-
patton of the rank and file through a
direct primary fully consummated, he might
have been the choice instead of Brown such
is the popular recognition of his great
service to the public. 1t is the irony of
politics that makes him the victim of his
zeal in the cause which he finally helps
to triumph.
HIS has failed OF the senate but his will
be the great name of Nebraska republic
canism in the years to come.
HIS still lives, and II Brown does what
Is expected Of him he will accomplish 1t
with the aid and assistance of Edward
Rosewater.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
THE KING OF CROPS.

The tremendous corn crop now
standing in the fields has one more
enemy to escape, namely, frost, but
every day OF hot weather advances 1t
rapidly on the road to safety. The
"million-dollar rain" that is so re-
freshing is always welcome, but the
exasperating August heat is not less
valuable and indispensable to the king
OF American crops, especially in a year
like this when the planting season
quite generally was late. Throughout
most of the corn belt. as the reports
agree, the ground was we'll stored with
moisture by the second week In Au-
gust, and every day of uncomfortable
temperature since, although nowhere
in the form of damaging hot winds,
has added nightly to the prospect of
the corn yield.
Nothing remains to make doubly
sure the assurance of the record corn
crop In the history of farming but
the continuance for a short period of
the favorable conditions of the last
week or ten days. An abundant yield
of the whole circle of small grains of
the finest quality, except oats, which Is
far from a failure, is already GER
tainty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
The Post of Honor.


without undertaking to question the
judgment of the Nebraska republicans we
must confess to some disappointment at
their failure to name Editor Rosewater
for the United States senate.
He was far and away the most active and
aggressive personality in the field. Per-
haps 1t was the very fact that contributed
to his defeat. Mr.. Rosewater has made
good many enemies and they are ell
enemies to be proud of
This is a circumstance which may well
solace his disappointment, II he feels any,
which we doubt There are some attrac-
TOMS in political Office, but there is, after
all, no Office within the gift of
the people of Nebraska that is more
honorable, dignihed and influential than
the position of editor of the Omaha Bee.
The post of honor u often the private
station and It is SO in the current instance.
Editor Rosewater will continue in the
future as he has In the past to show UP
fakes, frauds and rascals throughout the
state Of Nebraska, and with this certainty
in mind It will be surprising IL some people
who opposed him do not find themselves
wishing that he had gone to the senate
instead OF staying at homo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

The very latest grandstand perform
ance in which Governor Mickey will
appear as the star actor Is the trial of
the South Omaha Police commission
on charges Of stufflng cotton in their
ears and wearing binders on the Sab
bath day while the dram shops were
trying to keep pace with Omaha. in
order to retain their weekday GUS
toners. The offense is rank and smells
to heaven as much as the South Omaha
packing house fumes. But there are
others.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

The life insurance commissioners
have projected some excellent legisla-
ton, with view to increasing the divi-
dends of policy holders in the standard
companies, but they have not yet sug-
gested feasible law that will compel
life insurance companies to reduce
their charges to a standard that will
do away with all dividends and save
the policy holders from paying an ex-
cessive charge into the treasury first
and then taking their chances of get
ting back the excess.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

Fortunately nature has so adjusted mat
tors that the Ice trust will lose Its grip
in few weeks.
Former President Alexander OF the Equi-
table Life has recovered his health and
is able to ruminate on the folly Of rocking
the boat.
Chicago's board OF review has taken an
extra million OF Pullman velvet and nailed
II to the city's tax roll. This makes a
total OF sS.50o.00o In personal property,
from which Chicago will extract a neat
sum.
After long elaboration and solemn think
ing a New York court holds that 1t is not
lawful to shoot an iceman. 1t was hard
struggle. but duty triumphed over inclina-
ton.
Tho way in which the New York syndi-
cate of widows extracted the coin from
ancient graybeards matrimonially in
ciined lends pathetic fragrance to the old
saw, "A fool at forty" etc.
Truly the lot of the fat policeman is
not happy one. Chicago's eorpulent bunch
must train down to ITO pounds to be
eligible for a mount. Imagine q police
man letting go so much of a good thing.
The appetite for pie, as an American
ln6titutiOn, ucbSTVeh Tcbpoctlul CohhIueIh-
tion when II provokes a widespread DEM
ocratic ''holler'' two and a half years be-
fore II is possible to start the bakery.
So rare IL the custom OF ofioials DOING
their duties faithfully and Impartlally that
Chicago doffs It's hat to a pair One is
rniding sellers OF impure food; the other
enforces the building laws. Nowadays Of
fcials achieve eminence by simply doing
their duty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
THE TORCH.
New England Magazine.

New England Magazine.
The God of the great endeavor gave me n
torch to bear;
l lifted II high above me in the dark and
murky air.
And straightway, with loud hosannas, the
crowd acclaimed its light,
And followed me as / carried my torch
through the starless night;
TIL mad with the peoples praise ana
drunken with vanity
l forgot twas the torch that drew them and
fancied they followed me. ...'..
But slowly my arm grew weary UNFOLDING
the shining load
And my tired feet went stumbling over tho
hilly road,
And ! fell with the torch beneath me. In a
moment the flame was QUIT
Then, lol from the throng a STRIPPING
sprang forth with a mighty shout,
Caught up the torch as II smoldered ana
lifted II high again,
Till, famed by the winds OF heaven, II
fired the souls Of men
And as | lay In darkness the feet or the
trampiing crowd
Passed over and far beyond me, It's peans
proclaimed aloud
While I learned. in the deepening shadows,
this glorious verify:
IT'S the torch that the people follow, Who-
ever the bearer be-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

great unexpected financial revulsion
can interrupt for years. Indeed. the
completion of extensive betterments on
the principal western roads will tend
to put in their hands far greater re-
sources for new construction the next
few years, while the growth Of the
country under existing and prospec-
tive prosperous conditions crowds
closely upon every new facility that
can be possibly supplied. "a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
UNIFORM lNsURAN NOE LEoysL A Troy


Some of the features Of a uniform
code for the regulation of life insur-
ance which the st. Paul meeting of the
insurance commissioners and attorney
generals of a number of states have
agreed upon are admirable and should
receive the endorsement. of all the
state legislatures. Public sentiment
universally favors the absolute pro-
hibition of insurance company con-
tributions in any form for political
purposes, which is one Of the strongly
drawn provisions of the bill. 1t also
will endorse stringent restrictions on
compensation of insurance officers and
agents, and compulsory testimony as
to their knowledge of all violations of
law, although. of course, the giving of
such testimony would exempt them
from punishment.
But these and many other admirable
provisions, while they ought to be en-
acted into law by every state. can only
be recommended to the several legls-
latures. 1t has been demonstrated to
be almost impossible to secure uni
tormity by state action on insurance
or any similar subject OF interstate
business. and even II uniform leglsla-
ton were attainable the equally vital
question Of uniformity of enforcement
would still remain. The more the
subject is considered, therefore. the
stronger is the tendency among candid
and thoughtful observers to accept the
conclusion reached by the insurance
committee Of the American Bar asso-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
FIatterers Out Of Favor.
Nav York Mall

Demos Is pretty reasonable chap after
all and his admiration for hghting cour-
age is wellnigh eStravagant His instinct
leads him to despise the small men who
cater to his whims, dance when he pipes
and tremble at his very katsenj hammers,
The gospel OF honest dissent is going TO be
more popular in this country than ever be-
fore. Hitherto the steam roller has been
reserved for the men OF independent cour-
age. II looks as II for while the voters
were going to run 1t back and forth over
men who are willing 20 alter their CON-
victions to suit"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
NEBRASKA SENATORIAL CONTEST.
stun az the ola stand.

OnlChEO AuNtI-OCthn.
Edward Rosewnter was defeated on Wed
nesday in the Nebraska state convention
IN his ambition to be United States senator.
OF the 1--WE candidates Attorney General
Norris Brown was chosen
In the middle west the Nebraska senator
ship contest has been Of general interest
and particularly because Il concerned Mr..
Rosewater. who. as editor az the Omaha
Bee, has been q stanch republican all his
life. In fact, Mr.. Rosewater was a re-
publican In Nebraska when a republican
was somewhat unpopular owing te the
temporary populist hysteria.
But Editor Rosewater refused to be
frightened either by whiskers or warm air,
and the fact that the peerless leader of
the opposition party who was domlciled
within the state, carried Nebraska for a
time out Of the republican column worried
him not at all.
For Editor Rosewater Il a fighter. Any
body in Omaha will tell you this even II
you are only stopping over between trains.
He has seethed with the caldron for over
twenty years. There have been times when
he has been obscured by the steam, but he
has emerged-dripping, II is true, but ready
to stir thinvs up again. 1t has been found
utterly impossible TO boil all the sap out
Of Rosewater Of Omaha, II there is any
other man In the west who has kept things
hotter for longer time than Mr.. Rose
water his fame has not reached Chicago,
That the Omaha editor comes out second
best in his contest for the United States
senatorship In Nebraska this time does not
mean that he is finally defeated. He will
undoubtedly support Mr.. Brown. But there
will be other times and other days. Mr..
Rosewater will rise again. The Bee has
not lost Its sting nor has 1t quit business.
Therefore, while Mr. Brown is to be con-
graduated, Mr.. Rosewater 10 not to be
commiserated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

While making comparisons of the
platforms, our democratic contem-
porary seems to have been oblivious
of the fact that the republican plat
form calls for revision of the revenue
laws that will compel the railroads to
pay municipal taxes in the same pro-
portion to value as all other classes Of
property. That plank is of more vital
moment to the citizens of Omaha, Lin
coin, Plattsmouth, North Platte, Nc
Cook and, in fact, every city and town
in the state, than all the catchy plat
form platitudes that have been in
serted in the democratic platform for
twenty years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
Navigation of the Missouri,

The recent report Of Colonel ], b, Quinn,
engineer in charge OF Missouri river work,
ought greatly to strengthen the hands OF
Congressman Shackleford and other advo-
Gates of more liberal appropriations for
betterment OF navigation in that stream.
Work already done proves that the river
can be kept safely navigable throughout
the 2,2s7 miles of It's length from the Great
falls to the Mississippi But Colonel
Quinns report is only scientific confrma-
ton OF facts already known, That the
Missouri river was navigated by steam
boats throughout this distance for many
years is the best proof that II can be kept
navigable by pulling out the snags as fast
as they lodge In the bed Of the stream.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26
Corporation on the Run.

Yesterdays defeat of Edward RosewateI
Of Omaha for United States senator and
of Clark Howell OF Atlanta for governor
Of Georgia serve as reminders that It IL
mighty hard for a good editor to be elected
to ONCE. The most significant detail OF
the days convention is the ignominious
defeat of Senator Millard, who was named
by railroad influences Ave years ago and
was a candidate Of the same agencies IN
this contest. He was not even second In
the race. The corporations, in both the
senatorial and gubernatoral fight. scat
tered their forces In an effort to make q
strong field against the peoples candidates
But the strategy did not work. The people
won. Nebraska republicans have done
what Kansas republicans should have done
and what Kansas democrats did do.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

The admission that land once in
spector accepted a bribe may indicate
a determination on the part of the in
terror department no longer to accept
as true every report which may be
submitted to IL by inspectors. This
would be valuable tip also to the
commissioner OF Indian affairs II it
should attract his attention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

The resolution of Ohio railroads to
grant no reduced rates to state conven-
ton delegates now that the 2-ceRt
fare law has become effective may be
the railroads way of playing even,"
but it is just what the ordinary citizen
wants.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

Laborers attracted by low rates
to the Pacific coast should take
the precaution of learning what the
return fare will be when the busy sea-
son is over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

II all the political conventions were
as peaceful and harmonious as that
which has handed Congressman Ken
needy a certificate of denomination
without opposition the excitement Of
politics would be IAN iridescent
dream"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

While there is so much agitation
about the abolition of free passes on
railroads, 1t might not be out of place
also TO agitate for the abolition of free
passes on street railways, free teie-
phones and free gas to officials and
people with innoo-enee in the city hall
and court house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-26

The statement that the foot ball
rules have been 80 amended that its
friends will not know the game can
be accepted for what 1t is worth until
the casualty list is published, but after
that the facts will be established.