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Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

The struggle for control Of two of the
big three" New York life Insurance
companies, arising under the new laws
for their pure naturalization" and
placing them in the hands of policy
holders, raises some interesting and
suggestive questions entirely apart
from the purposes the law sought to
subserve. One of the most important
is as to the Interior motives of the two
chief sides In the contention for
mastery, which are expending immense
sums of money, Notwithstanding they
equally profess to be inspired by regard
for the policy holding interest in ap-
peallng for proxies and support.
The war that is in progress involves
elaborate and expensive campaigns on
behalf of the two sets of candidates
proposed for directors in each of the
big life companies, having already cost,
1t is estimated, not less than a million
dollars, with the fight not half finished
The copying of the official list of names
of over 100000 policyholders re-
quires the services of 400 clerks several
weeks for the use of the rival commit
tees, and it costs fully $4,000 for a
committee to get single circular into
the hands of the numerous policy
holders.
Not a dollar for all this vast cam
paign expense has been raised in per-
suance of any general levy upon the
policyholders or appeal to them for
contributions, but the inference is
plausible that the whole amount has
been advanced by powerful interests
for the purpose of procuring control
of the enormous assets of the two COM
panies. The power involved in such a
vast aggregate, exceeding a total of
over a billion dollars, is an almost i'm
perial stake to be played for in the
world of high finance, and 1t was
abuses of precisely this power that re-
Gently so deeply stirred the public
mind. The present circumstances there
fore suggest afresh the peril which
inheres in such masses of trust funds
under a necessarily centralized and re-
mote management, and notwithstand-
Ing the specific reforms that have been
inaugurated they raise the question
whether more than beginning has
been made toward efficient safeguards
under public authority for the I'M
organized multitude of real owners in
interest, namely the policyholders.
1t may well be that experience in this
and like struggles for control over vast
aggregates of flduciary wealth may
soon eventuate in putting in more
definite form the still greater question,
more than once suggested by President
Roosevelt, of Limitation of the sheer
bulk OF trusts which should be per-
mitted to confront public authority.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
NO DARK HORSE CANDIDATE.

The rank and file of the republican
party of Nebraska is not in a humor
this year to be trifed with. There is
an irrepressible determination all along
tho line to respond conscientiously to
the overwhelming popular sentiment in
favor Of the nomination of a United
States senator in conformity with the
precedent established two years ago in
the nomination of Senator Elmer j.
Burkett.
Having placed itself upon record in
favor Of a constitutional amendment
providing for the election of United
States senators by the direct vote of
the people and In favor of the next
best method of nomination by direct
primary OF state convention, the repub-
lican party cannot recede without
creating revulsion that would prove
disastrous to it's state and legislative
candidates in the impending campaign.
The prime object of nominating
United States senator's In state conven-
ton is to forestall the legislative dead
lock and eliminate the dark horse.
There will then be no sneaking under
the tent and no snap judgment Of a
caucus convened few hours before
legislative adjournment. The coming
convention will be expected and is in
duty bound to make its choice from the
candidates who have entered the arena
and submitted their claims to popular
approval through the caucuses, pri-
maries and county conventions.
Any scheme that contemplates the
repression and suppression of popular
sentiment by the selection of a candi-
date who has not been endorsed by
his home county and at least a large
proportion Of the party is calculated
to chill party enthusiasm that is so
essential to victory in political cam
paign and would provoke popular dis
content and invite defeat at the polls.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
Insanity and Prosperity.


In view of the oft-repeated, discussions on
the questions whether insanity is more
prevalent than formerly, and, If 50, what
are the causes for that condition, the state
ment made by DR.. Charles G. Hill, physician
In charge at Mount Hope Retreat, in the
sixty-third annual report of that institu-
ton, is interesting. DIR. Hill, in speaking
of the reasons for any possible increase
gives, among other things, "the prosperity
of the people" He says:
IF there is a marked increase of in
sanity at the present time 1 believe that
by thorough research, consisting not only
OF a survey of the mental symptoms but
an investigation with a microscope and
chemical retort of the tissues. fluids and
secretions of the body, 1t could be traced
in a great part to the prosperity of the
period-the luxurious indulgence, the dlssi-
pations, the departure from the old stand
ard Of rectitude and the moral deterioration
made possible in all conditions of society
to greater or lesser degree"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
PUTTING 1T ON ROOSEVELT.
President Held Responsible for school
Teachers Marrying.
nogtop GInha

Boston NlODe.
More or less interested discussion has
taken place here among ourselves OF the
problem of the marrying teacher but In
the west. and more especially in states like
Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, the
matter has become one of urgent concern
TO the public school authorities. In those
three states alone a shortage or LOU
teachers will have taken place when school
opens at the end of the vacation season.
In Nebraska the school teachers are re-
ported as getting married at a rate IN
known IN the last three decades, and there
Is a demand already for 100 teachers with
the want list growing. In Iowa the total
shortage for the state is placed at 400
country positions.
President Roosevelt who is praised and
blamed for so many things, is held largely
accountable for the condition described. II
is said that his gospel on anti-race sui
eide, and Of the large family as a patri-
otto distinction, with the glorhcation OF
motherhood to an extent hitherto IN
known, has obtained eager acceptance
among the people OF the west, with whom
he has been so potent a prophet.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
A SUMMER STORM.
Duncan Campbell Scott.

Duncan Campbell Scott.
Last night a storm fell on the world
From heights of drouth and heat,
The surly clouds for weeks were furled,
The air could only sway and beat.
The beetles clattered at the blind,
The hawks fell twanging from the sky
The west unrolled a feathery wind,
And the night fell suddenly.
The storm leaped roaring from it's lair.
Like the shadow of doom,
The poniard lightning searched the air,
The thunder ripped the shattered gloom.
The rain came down with a roar like IRE.
Full-voiced and clamorous and deep,
The weary world had its hearts desire,
And fell asleep.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
An Admirable Course.
Springfield Republican.

In showing Difference to the government
of Mexico, in regard to the troubles be-
tween the states of Central America, our
government has taken an admirable course.
President Diaz is a strong ruler, and under
his administration MeXico's interest in the
affairs of Central America is relatively
quite equal to our own. The suggestion
that the Mexican government join with
that Of the United States in promoting
peace must tend to check jealousy Of this
country in Mexico, where signs of such a
feeling have lately been manifested
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

fective the commission is undertaking,
in addition. to render an understand
able tariff once filed more stable by re-
quirements which will be so costly that
the roads cannot for light cause con-
tinue the endless and sudden supple
mentary changes which have been at
once so confusing to the public and so
convenient for manipulation.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

President ingalls, of the Big Four
railroad is quoted as saying that Bryan
and Hearst are the likely candidates
for the presidential nomination. Presi-
dent ingalls, evidently does not believe
the assertion of either of them that he
is not at present a candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

The latest trouble in railroad cir
cles is over the summer excursions to
Niagara Falls. The trouble is caused
by the Glover Leaf. which is disput-
ing the supremacy of the Maple Leaf
for the patronage of bridal tourists.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
Backing Up en Old Theory.
BOSTON GlOba

The news that perfect sanitation and
cleanliness are proving fatal to the West
Indian negroes employed on the Panama
canal, who have never been accustomed
to an abundance of fresh air and cleanly
living, will back up the theory OF those
who have always maintained that dirt is
healthy"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

home or abroad. But the total is now
so enormous, in these times of abound
ing prosperity Of which It is indeed a
notable sign. as to become an impor-
tant economic and financial factor
which has TO be seriously taken into
accouut
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Colonel Bryans Commoner has al
ready come to the conclusion that
Stand by Roosevelt is not shib-
boleth that will bear analysis. A
shibboleth Stand by Bryan" would ap-
peal much more strongly to the Com
moner.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Inleaving a trust fund to aid in the
construction of railroads in Africa,
Alfred Belt has opened a new avenue
for the millionaire who does not want
TO die rich.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

In cautioning Great Britain to let
India develop without being subject to
imperial politics, Secretary Morley re-
fleets his opinion of certain ideas en-
braced within the Chamberlain plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

new departure is about to be in
augurated in Chicago, which shows
the trend Of public sentiment in the
regulation of the liquor traffic. In
accordance with the provisions of an
ordinance recently passed by the Chi
cago city council, no more saloon IL
censes will be issued after July 81
until after the ratio of saloons to pop
ulation shall be as one to 500 per-
sons. All licenses in effect at the end
of this month will be renewable to
the persons holding them or may be
transferred subject to the condition
that the person receiving the license
can meet the requirement of the orig
inal license. At the present time the
ratio of saloons to population is one
to $50, and therefore Chicago will
have to double its population before
any additional saloons will be licensed.
If the same principle were applied to
Omaha there would be no material
change in the number of saloons.
Omahas ratio of liquor licenses to
population is one to 500 or there
abouts The Chicago experiment will
be watched with considerable interest
elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

With the killing of town officer at
Shoshoni, following a similar tragedy
during the drawing at Rosebud, both
the result of attempts to suppress
gambling, Uncle Sam may have to de-
clare monopoly on games of chance.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Justice Marshall of Wisconsin may
have meant TO do nothing wrong. but
It is hardly probable that he will again
attempt to beat life insurance agent
out OF his commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

The War department has ordered
oourt-martisl for an army captain who
criticised the action of General Wood.
Luckily for a number of United States
senators, the War department has no
jurisdiction over them.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Statements TO Bradstreet's and
Dun's commercial agencies show prom
Use of continued business activity-and
reports from real business centers are
today better indices of trade than Wall
street quotations.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
what Generates the wrath.

The distinguished gentleman from the
Leland Stanford university who declared
that Americans are madmen in their race
for riches was grievously in error. The
madmen are the ones who fall down in
the race or otherwise fail to collar the
dough.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

More than a million immigrants
entered our gates during the last fiscal
year, This is another proof of pros
perity. People do not abandon their
homes except to go where they expect
to better their conditions.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

II the prediction made by the emf
nent Sioux City bugologist is verified,
that we are TO have an invasion OF sew
enteen-year locusts and thirteen-year
loeusts in the middle OF August. the
sprightly grasshopper will not be able
70 repeat the song Of the '7Os. In This
Wheat Bye and Bye"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Senator LaFollette has invaded the
state OF Nebraska, but only in a mild
manner, on the ehautauQua lecture
course and outside of the political
arena.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Medical experts say that sufficient
time has elapsed to close this years
list Of Fourth of July fatalities. II
will soon be time, however, to open a
new book for next seasons foot ball
casualties.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Sarah Bernhard has been decorated
with the cross Of the Legion of Honor.
After playing in circus tents in Texas,
che is entitled also to a Carnegie hero
medal.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
ThIn smacIss of Treason.

PhlIadeIphla RECORD.
AS II the competition Of the summer sun
with the Anthracite trust were not suffi-
Client, an ingenious citizen Of Pennsylvania
is said to have invented cheap substitute
for coal
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Germany has issued a stringent edict
against the importation OF American
canned beef. at the instance of the
RgFarians who want to dispose of their
horse flesh.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

With American canned meat abso-
lutely barred from Germany. the con-
test narrows down to a conflict between
the Teutonic stomach and the customs
ofncets.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
what a Change Has Come,

The attorney general of Wisconsin has
rendered an opinion that 1t is no crime
to ride on a pass. How short the time
seems since the only question Of interest
was how to get hold of one! The uplift
Of ethical standards has been marvellous.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

When Purchasing Agent Fields comes
into court the Mutual Life Insurance
company should learn just what It did
buy with the money ostensibly spent
for stationery.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

The cry of Mexico for Mexicans"
may shake President Diaz. but by
American analogy he may rest assured
that the shock is ephemeral.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Baltimore American.
II is very unkind for the republics Of
Central America to think about going to
war just at the time President Roosevelt
was settling down to enjoy a quiet vaca-
ton,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

With Central American republics &C
oepting arbitration in place of mimic
warfare, commonplace utility has
again taken a fall out of romance.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

s. II East st. Louis executes its threat
to put on the lid" Governor Folks
popularity in St. Louis will encounter
a corresponding decline.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Japan thinks the decision in the
Stoessel case is wrong, but 1t will not
be permitted to intervene as friend of
the court.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
Hopeful signs for Knockers.

New 1Ork POST.
Russian generals should wear numbers,
printed in big type, on the medal areas of
their uniform to save themselves and the
nihilists from the embarrassment of mis-
taken Identification in the assassinations.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
c. &. Rosewater, general manager OF Inc
Bee Publishing Company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number OF full ana
complete copies Of Daily Morning,
Evening and Sunday b. printed during the
nnonth NJ luna 1905 WAS as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

The next best thing to serving on the
board of trustees of big life insurance
company must be serving on one of the
policyholders' committees.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

ingenuity for extracting cash from con-
cessionaires have not been heretofore
exhausted.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

While Secretary Root is preaching
the gospel of fair trade and peace in
South America, Mr.. Roosevelt seems
to be practlcing It in Central America
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Omaha has grappled successfully
with the pole nuisance and it must
eventually grapple with the smoke
fume MUSE nee.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Although congress has been ad-
journed for several weeks. the Con-
gressional Record has been kept work
8, ing overtime to catch up.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Politicians at the state capitol are
deeply immersed in Brown study.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Alfred Belts will strangely neglects
to establish any libraries.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

After all. the New Mexican earth
Ctquake was only free advertisement
a. of the Socorro Hot Springs.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Tess-Mr. Mugley has actually asked
Miss Passay If he might call upon her.
Jess-You don't say? I'll bet she's got
her bridesmaid picked out already. Chi
cago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

BY naming a new cabinet, President
Castro will probably show Venezuela
spectators that All tue resources Of
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

1t is reported from Iowa City that
one of the professors of the University
of Iowa, incapacitated for duty, has
been granted a temporary pension of
$500 a year for three years out OF
the Carnegie fund. This would indi-
cate that the bar against participation
by state universities is not to be strictly
enforced, although all the permanent
pensioners in the first list approved by
the trustees were from privately en-
dowed universities. The recognition OF
the claim of University of Iowa pro-
fessor for temporary relief at all events
establishes a precedent by which other
worthy claimants may expect consid-
Grafton without discrimination on the
ground that the institution with which
they are associated is supported out OF
state funds.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrRrily should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often as required.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

"Bhnn says he had to ask his wife three
times before she consented to marry him"
And yet some people claim that per-
sistence is a MISUNDERSTANDING Plain
Dealer
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Mr.. Nagget-Mary, want you to take
a months vacation at some seashore re-
sort. I'll manage to keep bachelors
hall" here for awhile.
Mrs. Nagget-Really, I don't need a
rest. L
Mr.. Nagget-Perhaps not, but / do
Philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

The Wise Son-O, paw! think Helen's
young man must be getting along toward
the point where he's about to ask you
for her.
His Father-Pshaw! 1 don't believe he
has the gumption to even hint that he
likes her.
The Wise Son--WelI, I noticed this
morning that one of the hammock hooks
is pulled out.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

"HoW's your wife2"
shes having constant trouble with her
head"
Cant the doctor help herr
''No-nobody but the milliner."-Cleve-
land Leader
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

THAT may be true" replied the young
man who had hoped to be married, but
sometimes she merely says she will
Philadelphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

YES" said the wise bachelor, ''woman's
just q creature of impulse, When she
will she will and that's all there Is about
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22

Daily average NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3l,4o5
c. c. ROSBWATER
Et' General Manager.
o. Subscribed IN my presence and sworn to
U1before me this 30th gay OF June, 1905.
-. (seal) NJ. b. HUNGATE,
20" Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
.. RosEwArER. ED1roR.

Entered at Omaha Postofice as second
class matter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-17
CLEVER BILL
Presented at Lake Park Theatre Be.
fore One of the Largest Crowds
of the Season.


One of the largest crowds of the
season greeted the neT snow at the
Lake Park Theatre last night. This
is probably the most musical bill that
Cantonians have had chance of near
ing this summer.
! After the overture by the orchestra,
Harry Edson's educated dog, Doc
leads the way onto the stage, and,
at the commands of Mr.. Edison, does
various tricks. He is decidedly a
musical dog.
Katie Rooney is the next on the bill,
and appears in a singing and dane
ing act. One of her songs, a medley
of well-known airs, made great hit.
In the last half of her act, Katie re-
appears, dressed in fantastic male at
tire. She impersonates her Irish
father, and is accompanied on the pi-
ano by her little boy. Her clog dane
ling deserves especial mention.
Josephine Gassman and her three
! little pickaninnies appear in an act en-
titled "a Chinese Idyl." Their voices
are very good, and their act is laugh
able.
T. w. Eckert and Emma Berg ap-
pear In an operetta, Master and Pu-
pill" Mr.. Eckert seats himself at the
piano and initiates mandolin and
guitar duet. a banjo, and many other
instruments.
| Henri French made great big hit
at both performances. His juggling is
great. A couple of his stunts are:
Throwing an egg high in the air and
catching it on plate. afterwards
breaking it with slight tap on the
plate, and juggling a wash stand,
wash bowl and pitcher full of water.
/ He also rides the unicycle, doing many
difficult feats thereon. But his imi-
tations of great musical celebrities
makes the biggest hit of all. He imi-
tates Liszt, Creatore, and many 9TH
ers. His colored assistant provokes
much laghter.
The Lifeograph pictures are good.
The pictures Illustrate the escape of a
thief with a diamond pin, and the pur-
suit, which is Joined in by many peo-
pie of different classes. The thief is
finally caught. Wanted, Watch
Dog" in moving pictures also takes
with the audience. s
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-17
CHICAGO STRUCK
BY Severe Windstorm Resulting in
Death of One Person and In
juries to Six Others.

Chicago, July 15.-A very severe
wind and thunder storm struck Chi
cago today and as result one per-
son was killed by lightning and six
other persons were so badly injured
that their recovery is doubtful. The
storm which ragged for over half an
hour came up suddenly out of the
west and caused loss of life and con-
siderable damage.
There were a number Of persons
fishing in the lake at the foot of Oak
street when from out of clear sky
rain began to fall. The fishermen
made for shore from off the pier and
sought shelter under large oak tree
that stood about $50 feet from the
lake. Suddenly a bolt of lightning
struck the tree, killing and injurine
the five men who had sought shelter
under its branches.
The wind blew down three story
house on the south side.
Lightning struck number OF
dwellings.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-17
MAY NOT OUT EXPENSES
Big Gain From Akin Tax Likely to Go for increas
cd
ed APPROPRIATIONS.

Columbus, o., July 15.-Treasury
balance approximations made in the
auditors state office indicate that the
growing state treasury balance will
receive a gain of $S5O,OOO annually as
a result of the $1,000 Akin tax. In ad-
dition. the states share of the in
creased tax will pay nearly 100000
increased annual running expenses
and make up 100000 annual revenue
lost through the Inheritance tax law
repeal. The figures are based in 5000
saloons paying the heavier tax during
the entire year While 10000 declar-
ed their intention of remaining, mary
Of these did not pay. OF those who
paid, many will begin to drop out ait