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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
EXAMPLE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT

l.
There have lately been preparations
for extensive improvement of country
roads in a number of states. particu
larly in Missouri, Virginia, Illinois and
Ohio, but in none of them on so large
a scale and so thorough and practical
system as in law passed by the legis-
lature of New York last winter. This
law, the great Importance of which
was temporarily obscured by absorb
ing public interest in insurance reform
legislation, contemplates the expendi-
ture of no less than $75,OOO,OOO in
improvement of the public roads, and
provides not only for the necessary
funds, but also for their employment
in an economic and scientific way
which will permanently revolutionize
the means of wagon transportation.
To those accustomed to the crude,
piecemeal and futile methods by which
meager public funds are dissipated on
the roads in most states such a sum
may seem, at first blush, enormous and
extravagant. 1t was, however, re-
solved in New York to provide 1t only
after an exhaustive investigation of
the whole subject, whereby it was
demonstrated that the economic waste
caused by needlessly bad roads and
which will be saved by the proposed
improvements amounts annually to
$3S,000,000. In short, the undertake
ing promises to save net to the COM
munity each year an amount equiva-
lent to one-half the cost of the whole
investment, and as the improvements
are to be permanent, with compare
lively small maintenance expense, the
gain is almost incalculable.
The lesson of this notable good
roads movement for the other states,
here, because of the rise of land val
ues and related conditions, the prob
lem of transportation off the railroads
is becoming more serious, is that rad
ical change from the antiquated meth
DDS heretofore employed is absolutely
indispensable as the first step. Under
the New York system the state author
ity becomes supreme for consistent
and comprehensive plans, supplanting
the inefflciency of township and
minute road district autocracy, $780,
100000 being raised on state bonds
and the remainder by the several coun-
ties. The least part of the benefit of
this improvement, vast as it is, will
lnure to the state of New York If the
result shall lead the people OF other
states to realize that large and general
betterment of public road conditions
cannot be had without large and gem
eral changes of road laws.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

treaty obligations, and that the full
power of the national government will
be employed If the efforts now in prog
ress to persuade the local authorities
shall fail
The question narrowed to the case
in hand is grave enough, involving the
good will Of one OF the most powerful
nations and our material interests in
the far east. But now that we have
entered upon a career Of world infu-
ence It is impossible with safety or
with self-respect longer to tolerate such
vast concerns to be at the mercy Of
mere local caprice, local prejudice or
even local interest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
safety Deposit for Arms.
nbt1oao1r1,to Daoord

All the arms surrendered by the Cuban
insurgents have been put where they can
do no further harm''-to quote the words
of Secretary Taft on the eve of his de-
parture from the island. Thousands Of
rifles and carbineP have been cast from
the outer bastion Of MORO castle into
thirty fathoms OF water. There are a score
or more OF millions Of similar instruments
stacked up in the arsenals of. civilized ma
lions awaiting employment as butchers
tools in the slaughter OF human beings
which might be rendered innocuous in
similar fashion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
Getting on Easy.
ChicaRo Record-Herald.

The Standard Oil company has been
fined 5000 by an Ohio judge as the ag-
gregate penalty for all its lawbreaking
in that state. II the same ratio of punish
ment to offense should pervade the entire
criminal code, an especially desperate burg
lar when caught in the act and convicted,
might expect at least a slap on the wrist.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The Honorable Jim" is still pre-
dieting that Bryan will be the next
president and admits that he has been
making the same prediction regularly
for thirteen years. Unless the mayor
is more careful the habit will follow
him to the grave.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The exposure by The Bee of the
democratic "holdup insurance" graft
is said to have already worked a re-
form. The saloon keepers are here
after to be held up by word of mouth
instead of by letter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The decision Of an Oregon court
that iockmasters are not required to
pay a fee for sheep grazing on public
lands Is apt to be the signal for
trouble which will make the Ute up
rising" look like Sunday school
picnic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
A Coming Conflict.

Legal means, it is said, will be employed
to prevent a combination among dlstillers
as would force the price Of denatured al
cohol to an outrageously high level next
year. Whether or not the defense prove
successful It will probably be conducted
with spirit
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

cratic ticket, is not necessarily invinci-
bic. Douglas county is normally re-
publican and there is no good reason
why it should not be counted in the
column this year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

With a fuel famine impending, the
Russian autocracy has an opportunity
to demonstrate its alleged advantage
over a republic in immediate provision
for the welfare of the people.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The confirmation of the reported
shortage in the United States sub
treasury at st. Louis is not surprising,
as the hrst intimation was made by the
man in charge Of the money! rare
occurrence in such affairs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

Ute Indians who will be fed at Fort
Meade while their chiefs confer with
the president win probably gauge the
ability of the chiefs by the length of
time they extend the conference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The French official statement must
mean that in the divorce OF church and
state the state secured as alimony all
the property which the church pos
sesssd In France.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

When Japan has built a battleship
more powerful than that of Great Brit
ain the latter may look on the treaty
with the orientals as more than joke.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

One of the surprises OF the Castel-
lane divorce suit Is that there were
SUFFICIENT letters in the French alpha
bet TO schedule all OF the correspond
ents. The detective Of the countess
vas evidently asleep at the switch.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
Another American invasion.
New York Worlt

II appears that American enterprise has
won from British factories the industry of
making idols for oriental heather. Whether
this is to be regarded as a business ad-
vance or tainted commerce depends on
ones view of foreign missionary endeavor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

With merchant vessels coming OF in
better shape than warships after a col
lision the United States may be com
PEELED to go where the liners we're
built TO secure substantial crafts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The Nebraska law student who was
heeced out of $1,000 by a sharper in a
game of pool may by sad experience
discover the meaning of the rule of
''caveat emptor."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

That Mexican plantation company
has been placed in the hands Of re-
eeiver VIII surprise some investors
who have had reason to believe that
the assets would not pay court costs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

When the emissary of the car COM
pletes that promised Franco-Anglo-
Russo-Japanese alliance diplomats of
the world will take pointers from
Muscovy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

Colonel Bryan says he is for Hearst.
That is no assurance, however, that
Hearst will he for Bryan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

AS long as all "peonage" cases orig
mate south of Mason and Dixon's line
the appeal Of democratic orators to la
boring men may be expected to fall
nat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

Robert Cowell is the only Omaha
man running for railroad commits
sioner on any ticket. It is highly i'm
portant that Omaha's commercial in
terests shall have one member Of this
body thoroughly eonversant with local
conditions. Every voter in Omaha
and South Omaha, regardless Of party
afiliations, should vote for Mr.. Cowell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

Now that the Pullman company is
charged with serving "doctored" milk
It may be sorry 1t set up the claim that
its dining cars are hotels.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

lot OF rage very frequently, and she's q de-
cided blonde.-Philadelphia Catholic Stand
ard.
You certainly do look cheap" said the
heareless girl who had Just rejected him.
guess / DO he replied. II certainly
feel like 30 cents"
"Yes2 Isn't it a blessing that one never
feels quite as bad as one looks?'-Phila1
delphia Press. a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

If one good term deserves another,
Congressman Kennedy Is entitled to
reelection by his constituency in the
Second Nebraska district.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The release of nineteen negroes ac-
rused of rioting in Atlanta indicates
that, under proper circumstances, fear
Of court costs mitigates race hatred.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

Thanksgiving day should mean more
in Montana since Senator Clark has
decided to be candidate for re-elec-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

Commander Peary has "bucked the
line" for "a gain" OF thirty-four miles
in the contest with the north pole, but
a touchdown" is still anxiously
awaited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
Hint for Heiresses.
Minnnn nnlia Innrnni

II would pay American helresses who
marry foreign noblemen II they could
simply buy the title and omit the personal
incumbrance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The way TO stand up for Roosevelt
10 to vote Roosevelt republicans into
ONCE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
The view America.

We love thy ponds and 'orickR"
We love thy politics,
Thy Standard Oil.
Thy southern lynching belts,
Thy Germans and thy Celta,
Thy Teddy RooseYelts,
o, native SOIL
] love thy KolSomo8,
Hobokens and CohoeS,
Thy Pittsburgs, too;
Thy Hackensacks, and, yes,
Chicago's dirtiness,
And, cen, l must confess,
Kalamazoo
Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

The local democratic campaign man
agerG are counting on the railroads
and the liquor dealers TO pull their
through for them in Doug
las county. This combination, even II
1t we're lined up sondiy for the demo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
sTATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, IS:
CHARLES G. Rosewater, general manager or
The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn. says that tho actual number OF full
and complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
Inanth Of Ooiohnr 1000. was az fOM0Ws:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
wnrN nIlr nr rowN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrariIy should have The Bee
mailed 60 them. Address VIII be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

buliy average eef~Ne
c. c. ROSEWATER,
General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this list day OF November, 1906.
(SeaiJ M b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04

culture and equipment for life which
not long ago was open only to the ex-
tremely fortunate few.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
Government Does Not Intend 10
ImprIs0n The Revolutionary
Members Of Dsuna.
REAcT|oNARY MOVE ADVANCED
Force VIII Be Uued and Without
Mercy to Preserve Order and sus-
tain the Topping Autocracy-c.ar
Puts His Faith in the New Premier
-Lawlessness on Increase.

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, July
26.-"Strong handed reforms" Is
laid down by Nj. Stolypin as the key
note of his administration in an in
tcrview today In which the new pre-.
mier expressed his confidence that
this policy with the aid of the ,.'in-
nate patriotism of the masses" and
the army. lin spite of all reports Is
still loyal and reliable" will tide
the country over until tho convoca.
ton of the next parliament.
He emphasized as did Comptroller
of the Empire Schwannebnch ON
Sunday, the belief that the outlawed
parliament was neither representa-
tive nor capable OF constructive
work. He spoke with special scorn
OF the leaders of the Constitutional
Democrats, not attempting to con-
ceal his impression that the quasi.
responsibility of the party was but a
cover for insincerity and trucking
with the worst element Of the revoS
luton. They did not honestly sbe-
| lieve In either Il general eXpropria-
ton of land or in complete amnes-
ty. Their advocacy of these features
was merely campaign cry,
The Premier stated that the men,
hers OF parliament were not arrest
ed for signing the Viborg manifesto,
because that merely would have con-
ferred mild and much desired mar
tyraom on them, but they would be
promptly held responsible for the
slightest attempt to preach 10 their
constituents seditious doctrines, sucf
as refusal to pay taxes or furnish
recruits 10 the army.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
Negro Blown From Wagon Under
Passing Fire Engine.
BUILDINGS WRECKED BY WIND
Excursion Steamer Driven Upon the
Bank of the Missouri River
Passengers on Board Panic strlck.
en-Finaliy Rescued.
Dy Associated Press. ,

ST. LOUIS. MO. July ga ter.
rifle rain and wind storm swept over
st. Louis and Vicinity this after.
noon Lightning started seven fires
IN different parts of the city.
negro was blown from his wa.
son under passing fire engine and
was killed.
Electric wires were blown down,
sheds and a few frame houses were
demolished and many persons were
hurt by debris.
The excursion steamer Liberty fill.
ed with pleasure seekers, caught In
The storm near Alton, Ills, was driv.
en- through the Mississippi river at
uncomfortable speed and dashed in.
to a dixie of the Missouri.
Rocking and toppling. with the
terrorized passengers budding in the
cabin, the Prov of the boat was
forced on the government dixie while
the force of the wind hurled chairs
into the river from the boat and shat.
tered the cabin windows.
The boat held firmly OH the dixie
however, and when the storm had
abated sufficiently the government
boat Lucia transferred the passen-
gers and landed them in Alton.
Reports from western portions OF
the city say that many houses were
blown down and number OF per.
SONS hurt.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
kiPL'Ne ATTACKS GOVERNMENT.
IN st'nslng Poem, He Takes sides
Against the Beers, as
Wy AssocInt"d i'ress.

LONDON, ENG, July 26.-The
standard this morning publishes d
stirring poem by Rndyard Kiplinp On
INC South Africa situation. which the;
standard calls IAN eloquent, Vet con-
dsnsed statement of the Brifish.
case In that country.
u Is satire on the governmental
i,aste to frame new constitutions for
mo South Afrlcaa colonies. under
which some persons fear that Roar
ascendhncy will again be established
In the Transvaal. -
Mr.. Kipling reminds Engltshmen
or me price paid to loose "the woke.
meath which our brethren Law and
condemns the alleged treachery by.
which the colonists will again be- ia
lrayed into the hands Of the Beers.
saying:
Our rulers jugglingly devise
To sell them back asqiI,. !. @
III this connection 1t is said the.
govet plan contemplates m.
serving majority OF British repra-
sentatiyes In the proposed Transyaal.
legislative assembly. 81
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
MARY CONE WITH NE"
Man Grabbing Mrs. HarIie so Ad-
dressed Her IN he Street.
ATTACKED AAER THE COURT HOUSE
While She Was on Way to Consult
Her Lawyer, Miscreant Attacks
Her-Rystanders Make Half.Heart-
ed Attempt to Catch Him.
(By Associated Press.) :

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 26.-Tus.
after leaving the courthouse today
following the adjournment of the
Hartje divorce case. Mary Scott
Hartje. the respondent in the case
was attacked by an unknown man in
the street.
Despite the crowd about the court
house at the time. the man made his
escape. although a short chase after
him was taken up. He disappeared
through an alley i'll the vicinity of the
rthouse.
Mrs. Hartjc left the building ac
companied by Mrs. Alexander W.
Slocum, who has been Mrs. Hartjo's
constant companion throughout the
hearing. The women were on the
way to the office of John Freeman
Mrs. Harties counsel.
They had gone but few steps
from the courthouse when man
having the appearance of mill work
err, thrust out his arm and, grabbing
Mrs. Hartje, dragged her across The
pavement, saying:
MARY. come with mel"
Screaming with fright, Mrs. IareJe
managed to escape from the man and
took refuge in Mr.. Freeman's offlcja
In the meantime the man started "a
run, but soon was lost to the view of
those who took up the chase. Later
Mrs. Slocum pointed out a man as
the assailant and he was arrested
but was released when Mrs. Hartjo
said he was not the man.
Today was the first time since the
hearing that Mrs. Hartje has appear
ed on the street without detective
being near. At her own request the
detectives were dismissed from p,o
tecting her.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
Mob in WAITING For Nearo.

CRISFIELD. MD, July 2G.-On a
desert island in Tangier Sound ut
S:24 o'clock this morning, William
Lee. colored, was secretly hanged.
The secrecy was necessitated by the
gathering Of mob at Princess Anne
to lynch or burn him.
The mob destroyed the gallows at
the almshouse. according to rumor,
and 1t was decided to hang Lee on
the desert island TO prevent a CLASH /.
Lee confessed his guilt OF assa,nt-
ing Mrs. Lilly Barnes hnl Frances
Powell. near Princess Aine, July 10.
He pleaded on the States oyster
navy boat. McLain. this morning for
forgiveness from Mrs. Barnes hus-
band, but the latter declared with
emphasis: 81 will not forgive the
Insult, even If God Will"
The mob at Princess Anne. thwart.
ed in its desire to lynch Lee, was
turbulent when informed of the secret
hanging.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
edly have received the nomination
and stood good chance of election
THAW WOMEN KISS.
Prisoners Mother Reconciied to His
Actress Wife.

NEW YORK, July 2G.-An arec
Tomato scene In which Mrs. William
Thaw. her daughter, Mrs. George | :.
Carnegie and Harry Is. Thaws wife
participated. took place at the
Tombs prison today while the t1ree
women were paying visit to Harry
X. Thaw.
Thaw's wife had been with hin,
half an hour when his mother and
sister arrived. The young wife and
the prisoners mother kissed each
other several times. On leaving the
Tombs the three women drove to the
office OF Clifford W. Hartridge, who
has charge OF Thaw's defense. Mrs
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw said: "Every.
thing is all right now"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
PARALYzEp GIRL ATTACKED.
White Man Misuses Young Woman
Who Wanted Assistance,

GATE CITY, VA. July 90
Charles Ferrel. a white married man.
70 years old, was placed In jail here
this morning, charged with assault
on Rebecca j. Thomas, a young
woman 10 years old and partially par
ailyzed.
The crime was alleged to have been
committed at Duffield, nineteen miles
west of here. Sunday afternoon. The
preliminary trial yesterday developed
that the young woman was in search
OF her mother. who she heard, lived
at Duffield, the girl having been
given away by her mother when she
was years old.
Ferrel told her that he would Take
her to her mother and started with
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-07-27
BRUTE coHFEssEs HIS GUILT
First GaIIcws, Erected at Almshouse
In Somerset County, Destroyed by
Enrased Residents of That Section
Prisoner Pleads For Forgive ness
From Woman's Husband.
Especial to the Daily rrcsso

lSlcClHi 10 the DhllN lfrSSD
z. CRISFlELD. MD, July civil.
lam Lee. the colorcd boy, who was
sentenced To death In Baltimore three
weeks ago for assaulting two women
In Somerset county. and whn had
been threatened with lynching, was
hanged by Sheriff Brown today on
Smiths Island In the presence of mig
depn les and few witnesses.
4. The hanging was orderly. Tho
mob that had threatened 20 burn
Lee Mt the stake wns oulwi;led ny
the sheriff.
Lees crime created unpre, n,lcnt!-
ed excitement throughout the eastern
counties of Maryland AMI for weeks
The popular fury was such TIA GOV.
ernor Warfield deemed It prudent to
have him confined In the Baltimore
city, fail as ar projection from mob
violence. IS
%esssiaceA ofs Execution; IL Pt Secret, s.,..
AS further precalition though it
80 hSSN's'"'s w Suiiy OUT lle INV
~ Somerset county, the scene OF the
crime. the exact place OF .ha exeru.
ton was kept secret, even from those
WHO were to accompany the sheriff
and cnlprit as deputies aud wit
nc sses.
To carry out this purpose, Sheriff
Brown appeared in Baltimore yritnr-
day afternoon late. placed his pris-
enei aboard steamer of tho Mary.
'md oyster navy. an,b@lmmcliately
sailed down the bay. ~ took with
MIN gallows, which had been Dor
rowed from Baltimore county, nn,l
also a coffin, and was prepared 20
hang Lee on. the deck of thu vessel
after reaching the waters OF Somersa:
county should there be any signs OF
n mob on shore.
Hanged on Smiths LsIani.
AT an early hour this morning tie
steamer appeared off Smiths islani
the prisoner was speedily taknn
ashore and the scaffold was quickly
put together by carpenter who Had
been brought from Baltimore for that
purpose.
The culprit. accompanied Icy his
spiritual adviser, was led IN the
scaffold. the moose was adjusted, and
the execution was quickly over.
Lee confessed his crime.