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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-03-22
The Issue in Nebraska

Mr. Berge the Democratic and Popul candidate for
Nebraska
whemng majority except for the Roosevelt landslide He made
question OF his
he denounced the professional lobby and the free bribery
He insisted that these
which the railroads the
that these
paSSengerrat and betray the whenever railroad
terests involved The campaign without parallel
in the state Mr. Berge battling "A
pagn until this all parties in Nebraska will declare
against this vicious bribery system and seydent the Can
legislature will toll its death knel.
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THE COMMONER

George w Berge, of Lincoln, editor and pub
Usher of the Nebraska Independent and fusion
candidate for Governor in 1904 has published q
book entitled THE Free Pass Bribery system
Mr.. Berge deals with the pass bribery evil in
plain language, and points out with unerring
precision the evils that follow in the train of
this form of political corruption. He is not
content with showing how politics is corrupted
but shows beyond dispute the demoraizng eff
feet uton the great masses of the people. Rail-
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road methods are exposed in scathing terms
MIR. Berge made his campaign for governor
upon the railroad pass issue and the fact that
he raT many thousands ahead of his ticket
shows in a measure the deep interest the people
of Nebraska are taking in this phase of the rail
road problem. '.The Free Pass Bribery System"
is valuable contribution to current political
discussion and should have wide circulation
among those who are interestedin making the
railroads the servants, rather than the masters,
of the people
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Ex-Lieutenant Governor Endorses It

York, Neb.--Hon. George ". Berge. NV Dear
Sir: am reading your book ''The Free Pass
Bribery System = and hasten to assure you of
my high appreciation of it, 1t is an able inter
esting anu instructive exposition of the infiu-
ence of the pass in defeating wholesome rail-
road legislation and in maintaining a most de-
testable railroad domination in this country
Your book is timely and valuable contribu-
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THE REPUBLICAN,.
SPRINGFIELD. MASS.

1.-THE Free Pass Bribery System is a book of
Nebraska production and consists of various
addresses. newspaper editorials and chapters
in vigorous denunciation of the free pass evil.
The author is George w. Berge. lawyer of
Lincoln. and editor of the Independent newspa-
per, who ran for governor ofthe state in 1904 on
the fusion ticket Mr.. Berge speaks strongly,
aud his handling of the politicians who accept
these little brides is scathng as it ought to be.
1t is his opinion that tue people will never Sc
cure through their legislative agencies an eff
fectiye control of the railroads as long as the
free pass control of politicians is tolerated"
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YORK, NEB.. DEMOCRAT

''rhe contents of the book are highly salts
factory As its title imparts, it is n discussion
of the pass evil and is forcibly and clearly writ
ten. 1t shows up the methods by which the
railroad companies de eat railroad legislation
and maintain their dominion over the state
through the instrumentality in the main by the
railroad pass. The book strikes fearleSsly and
powerfully at one of the greatest evils of our
time and ought to meet with hearty reception
from the reading public
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Eminent Educator Endorses II

Lincoln. Neb.--Hon. George W. Berge My
Dear Mr.. Berge: / have just finished reading
1.-THE Free Pass Bribery System, and close it
with the conviction that it will have career
1t is the clearest and completest explanation of
current western politics that have ever SEEN
Your style is terse brilliant, and effective, you
have avoided partisanship, and you have ex-
pressed yourself with great moderation and
self-restraint. Although the book deals with
Nebraska conditions, it will no doubt, attract
attention outside the state. l hope you will not
fail to send copy to the Hon James Bryce
author of 1.-THE American Commonwealth I"
who always appreciates realistic studies of
American politics With the best wishes for
hearty reception of your book | remain
EDWARD A. Ross
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0ney at az ne BOOK does not please yo e rant you to see
e Of your order we WW send you the book postage prepad
on send as 500 do not eoo to keep tie book then IN
fte days from tie time yom reeise you return the book to as
and e waA Pay tie postage eoen for ITS RETURN Al e ask IS
that the book be returned IN good condition. We can afford to take
this chance because feel you N like the book and Jeco
ne 6aepe Thoroughly m the rugged honesty of the people, Wecon
hard see hov tbs KIND Of proposition ato interest eegv
shouM order THIS book at once these condito The abor
anxious that the fight against passes Carried into oaer STATE
kindly MI the Coupon this
BOOK TAI therein - 'S1 me
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The whole country shocked at the disclosures of bb
author OF startling
aroad pass bribery is greater evil than bribery with
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Astounding Disclosures

creeping
steals on the and has him its before he of it,
that is used police
toronate freight taxation
perty and in all other dispute
people In vivid and forceful
pass organization dictates nominations for office how
plant pulls Independent
controls and wmang That this Bribery Sys
wholesome legislation touching tho of
roads Is the contention of tho author n this book
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ton to the discussion of the paramount issue of
tne hour ana VIII, no doubt, have great influ-
ence in centering attcnt on upon the most no.
tent and demoralizing agency of corruption in
existence. Everybody ought to read it.
f. A. GIIRERT
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Waxohachie, TEXAS member of the last
Two legislatures OF this state have striyen for
anti free pass legislation and desire tn raaa
what you have to say, inasmuch as | exnect to
renew my efforts next session. j. M. AtDERDIcT
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ence in centering attcnt on upon the most no.
tent and demoralizing agency of corruption in
existence. Everybody ought to read it,
Il. A. GILBERT.
Candidate Seeks information
Jeromeyille, OIL have always looked unon
the pass as polite bribe, am sure your book
will interest me. Please send COPY to INV ad
dress and will remit you the price of your hook
Whatever 1t is. We are hoping to elect our gov
ernor Pattison and emay have a majority
IN the legislature and am hopeful of getting
some legislation on this subject at the coming
soeoion IL re-elected. DAVID ELEY.
Values The Book Highly
bridgeport, Neb.-I think that every voter in
Nebraska should read it. would not he with
out 1t for four prices of it. GE CAnwETI
Former Land Commits sIoner's View
Normal, Neb-I have scanned its Dapes with
much satisfaction. 1t treats the subject in nI
OF its phases and leaves no point unex hausted
LII ought to be read by every voter in the whole
country. To all it will be found full Of fntarest
ana TO many it will prove yeritaba reveal
ton. T " 80
Fighting the Pass Evil
Weatherford, Tex.--i am making a fight down
MO- "e"i"s' 'uis evil X. L. SrENNIs
Texas Legislator Needs It
axohachie, TEXAS q member of the last
Two legislatures of this state have striyen far
anti free pass legislation, and desire to road
" ff.s
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Former Land Commissioners View
Fighting the Pass Evil
Texas Legislator Needs II

Weatherford, Tex.--i am making fight do
neic against thls evil II. l.. Stem
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The Railroads and the U. S. Senate

Washington
the railroad with their be overhrowa
BY destroying tho bribery system strike them
At their most point This book strikes fearless
~ and powerfully at this of the greatest evils OF
time and points out with unorrrs precision tho poiit
written the subject everybody will read it.
The book contains than 300 illustrated and is bound
in heavy
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| fuence
free pass
ious that
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How We Offer You This Great Book

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Estate Institutions in Grip of Pass Bribery System
The Betrayal of the People by Pass Holding Officials
No Hope for Railroad Regulation From the National
Until the Free Pass System Is Destroyed in the S
Serving Two Masters
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Ihe free faSS-hoIueTS fOiiclng oqua
The Most Powerful Weapon of this Pol
Bribery System.
Professional Pass Distributors and Pass
The Seductive Influence of the Free p
Passes and Perjury.
The Lobbyists Organize the Legislature
Pass Bribery leads to Graft.
The Free Pass System Leads to Double
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22
Dead, But Liveth.

Richmond, Va, Dec %. 'O6.
One year ago to-day the cold hand
OF death touched the frame of our
+. a. Washington. We miss him
not TO the chambers of forgetful
ness and death. What we admired
and priced. and venerated in them,
can never be forgotten.
/ had almost said that they are
now beginning to live. TO live that
life of unimpared influence, of I'M
clouded fame, of unmingled happi-
ness, for which their talents and
services were destined Such men
do not; cannot die. To be cold and
breathless; TO feel not and speal,
not; this is not the end OF existence
TO the men who have breathed their
spirits into the institutions OF their
country. who have stamped their
characters on the pillars of the age,
who have poured their hearts blood
into the channels Of the public pros
perity.
Tell me, ye who tread the sod
of yon sacred height. is Warren
dead? Can you not still see nim,
not pale and PROSTATE, the blood of
his gallant heart pouring out OF ais
CHASTITY wound, but moving resplen-
dant over the field of honor, with
the rose of heaven upon his cheek.
and the fire of liberty in his eye?
Tell me. We who make your pious
pilgrimage to the shades of Vernon,
is Washington indeed shut up in
that cold and narrow house? That
which made these men, and men
like these cannot die.
The hand that traced the charac-
ter of independence is, indeed mo-
tionless. The eloquent lips that
sustained it are hushed. but the loft
ed. but the lofty spirits IN ,.:hrdlu
~ spirits that conceived. resolved
and maintained IL and which alone
10 such meant. make life 20 live .
These men cannot exrdre. God be
blessed.
His wife,
ISABEL WASHINGTON
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22
THREE MESSAGES
SENT TO CONGRESS
President Roosevelt Praises Work
on Panama Canal.
PUBLICLANDS;NAVY PERSONNEL

Washington, Dec. 1S.--Three mes
Sages from the president were received
by congress and their reading took
practically all OF the time of the SEN
ate. The messages were in relation TO
the public land laws and the navy per-
sonnet bin and recounting of the
presidents visit to inspect the Panama
ma canal. The latter message at
tracted great interest because it was
deliberately illustrated showing the
work on the great waterway ia its
various stages. IL was in the form of
a very entertaining story OF the presi-
dents visit
There is no doubt in the mind OF
President Roosevelt OF the ultimate
success of the Panama canal enter
prise. While recognizing the magni-
tude Of the task the president says be
is convinced that the work will re-
dound to this country's credit and that
IL will be of vast benefit to the world.
The president expresses himself IN
unmistakeable terms concerning the
unjust and slanderous criticism"
which has from time 20 time been
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22

voiced against the canal commission.
When the libellcrs are Americans Mr..
Roosevelt says he feels for them the
hcartiest contempt, because they are
seeking TO bring TO naught the efforts
of their countrymeu TO put TO the
credit Of America one OF the giant feats
OF the ages"
The president does not favor the
''seven-hcadcd commission" lie terms
IL "A clumsy executive instrument"
and suggests "A single commissioner
with necessary departments and OH
GERS under his charge. lie has only
words Of commentator for the com
mission. however. the atmosphere Of
which he says, breathes honesty. eff
cheney and energy.
The plan decided upon by the gov
eminent TO let out most of the work
by contract Mr.. Roosevelt regards as
especially desirable. The plan as re-
Gently promulgated by Secretary Taft
is tentative and the president recog-
nizes the possibility OF failure TO come
to an agreement with a contractor.
Should the plan fail the government
will proceed with the work to COM
pletion.
The presidents message shows the
satisfaction and pleasure he expert
ences with the work so far accom-
plished. There are stiu several diff
cult problems 20 be solved. notably
the Gatun dam and the Culebra cut.
The GaGtun dam. President Roosevelt
says. offers the most serious problem
but this is regarded as certain OF So
luton. Work is progressing diligently
on the Culebra cut and this portion Of
the great undertaking requires intelli-
gence. perseverance and executive ca
pacity.
There are some 6000 white employees
and 10000 colored employees on the
isthmus. About 5000 of the whites
are from the United States. Among
these the president found the COM
plant general that wages are INSULT
cient. The president appends a list of
wages paid in order that congress may
judge If the complaint is justified He
intends to confer with labor leaders
here on the subject
Because OF the scarcity OF common
laborers the government mas arrang-
ed TO employ Chinese.
In his message on the condition Of
the public lands. President Roosevelt
urges many reforms in the laws. AL
most all of them were designed TO
prevent frauds by the land-grabbing
corporations who acquire from indi-
viduai entrymen patents to land. The
message also touched upon Indian
lands and forests, and urged that the
power to create national forests by
proclamation be granted.
Mr.. Roosevelt, IN his message on the
navy personnel urges legislation
changing the system of promotion in
the navy. The president says the ex-
listing system is without parallel in
the navy OF any other first-class pow
er. The result OF IL is more than
ample service in subordinate positions
| and inadequate experience I'm the high
er positions
A bill formulated by the secretary
| OF the navy accompanied the message.
! BY its provisions captains and rear
admirals are commissioned at an ear
Her age. and the grade Of vice admi-
raj Is established.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22
a Noble Death.

ROSS-Mrs. Ada Ross. Natural
Bridge. Va, died Dec. 9th, 1906 at
the ripe age OF 5S years. while on
a visit to her daughter. Mrs. Lucy
Brooks. Great Neck. n. Y. Her re-
mains We're accompanied home by
her daughter. Mrs. Issie White and
granddaughter. Miss Emma Bell. At
the station the body was met by the
family and conducted TO her home.
Funeral took place Sunday. 9th
inst. from Natural Bridge Baptist
Church OF which she had been a
member for - years or more. Ser
vices were conducted by the Rev Q.
s. Watts, Pastor and the remains
Inferred in the Natural Bridge Gem
etery.
She leaves a husband and eleven
children. five sons and six daughters
anS large family OF grand children
and relatives TO mourn their loss.
Signed: Mrs. William Saunders,
Pittsburg, Pa; Mrs. Charles Burton
Pittsburg. Pa; Mrs. lssie White, n.
Y. City; Mrs. Edward Brooks. Great
Neck, y. Y; Miss Eta Ross, Nat
ural Bridge, Va. Miss Hattie Ross
Natural Bridge, Va; Fields Ross,
Pittsburg, Pa; Charles Ross. Pitts
burg. Pa; Harry Ross. Pittsburg
Pa; Mr.. Jackson Ross. Natural
Bridge, Va; Walter Ross, New York
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22

MAY INDUCE IMMIGRATION
South Carolina Did Not Violate Law
BY Paying Their Expenses.


BY Paying Their Expenses.
Washington. Dec. 19.-An important
decision has been rendered by Secre-
tary Straus, OF the department OF com
merce and labor, as TO the right OF a
state 10 induce immigration TO that
state. The decision holds, in brief.
that in the circumstances there is no
violation of the immigration laws or or
the law 10 prohibit the Importation OF
alien contract laborers in the action
OF the state OF South Carolina, in iris
particular case. in encouraging immi-
grafton to that state or in paying tho
necessary expenses of the immigrants
in coming 10 the state.
The question of the right OF a state.
under the national immigration laws.
10 encourage immigration was raised
by the officials of another southern
state. II was referred 10 the depart
ment OF commerce and labor Realizing
it's Importance. Secretary Metcalf re-
ferred the legal question involved 10
Solicitor Earl of the department for
an opinion. Mr.. Earl considered very
carefully the facts of the case in con-
nection with the statutes bearing upon
IL and arrived finally at the conclusion
that there had been no violation of the
national law by the authorities OF
South Carolina. The opinion of Solici-
tor Earl goes fully into a discussion OF
the law respecting immigration. He
finds that $50 far as the prohibition
against assisting the importation or
migration OF foreign laborers by prom
ise of employment through advertise
ments abroad is concerned states and
territories are expressly excepted from
the operation OF the law" He says
further: by the terms of the proviso.
states and territories may offer In
ducements or make promises to foreign
laborers, by advertisement printed
and published in foreign lands. and
they are not forbidden to assist in
the migration of the foreign Iaborers
to whom such offers are addressed"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22
SUNDAY MASS IN FRANCE
Day Was Quiet In Paris, But Great
Excitement at Other Places.


Excitement at Other Places.
Paris. Dec. 1.-THE serious disturb
ances that il was believed would ensue
on the first Sunday under the law sepa-
rating church and state were not real
lied The services in this city in par
ticular passed off quietly There was
noticeable increase in the size OF the
congregations. and In them were large
bodies OF men who were determined
to forcibly prevent the interruption OF
masses by rowdies. There were only a
few cases wheer rowdies entered the
churches wearing their hats. and they
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Reports from the provinces show
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chanting psalms. accompanied the
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Amiens. where the Catholics and Free
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Special to The PLANET.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-12-22
JOHNSON-PENIBERTON.

MIR. and Mrs. Robert Pemberton
beg 20 announce the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Mamie +. 20
Mr.. Frank ]. Johnson at their resi-
dence, soc y. 18th St, Christmas
morning, December 25th, 1906 at
10 o'clock. Friends are invited
No cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson will make
their future nome in Phila., Pa.