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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

From now on until the spring election
the political mountebanks and grafters
who sold themselves out last year and
helped TO defeat the municipal lighting
plant proposition may be counted on TO
shout Justify for cheaper gas and mu-
nicipaI gas plant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

ST. Louis has made the discovery that
Its Piscatorial club is made up largely
OF thirsty fishermen. The club has Just
been fined 800 in the police court for
dispensing liquid refreshments without
a license
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

Every candidate for public office. from
constable to governor and United States
senator, will be shouting for Roosevelt
next summer. but that does not prove
that every candidate for public Office can
be trusted to do the things for which
Roosevelt stands.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

qualifications We feel sure, however,
that the great majority of the citizens
of Omaha would cheerfully sacrifice
their home pride and natural prefer
ence rather than have man APP
pointed as United States district attor-
ney who lacks either of these essentials.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

Since Secretary Taft has felt called
upon to deny the story of magazine
writer it becomes apparent that the en-
ployment Of an official historian" by the
Panama Canal commission was not SO
much out Of place as might be imagined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

smoke the people out Of the building.
But the risk of life loss in fireproof
hotel is down to a minimum, as com-
pared with the risk in hotels constructed
with timber and other combustible ma
tarfalS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

Omaha will naturally prefer that an
Omaha man should be appointed to the
vacant United States district attorney
ship. Capacity. integrity and moral
stamina to discharge the duties Of that
office fearlessly, should be the essential
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

With Congressman Overstreet's dis
enlargement following the recent predic-
ton Of democratic congressional success
at indianapolis, Hoosier republicans may
as well take to the woods-until election
dav
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12
Tax Sinking Extraordinary.
Philadelphia Record.

When the tax collector can find only ten
men in New York who are willing to own
up to the possession OF over 100000 in
personal property it is time to abandon the
collection of personal property tax as a
rank imposition on honest men with in
elastic consciences
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

President Roosevelt's remarks to the
representatives of the American Medical
association were no more than were to
be expected i'm the light of the friendli-
ness he has always shown to the army
medical corps.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

The material reductions effected by the
award for county supplies and printing
Is a fair index of the disposition of the
new county board to conduct the affairs
Of the county on business principles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

The discovery that no railroad is
strong enough TO fight the rebate system
comes as a hard blow to the men who
claim that no legislation on the subject
Is necessary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

The man who wants to be elected
mayor of Omaha should have something
more to present AZ an argument for his
selection than the achievements of his
father
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12
STANDARD OIL ROGERS.
Some Facts About the Man who RE-
fuses 60 show Minnonri.


Publicity cure for public evils finds
a staunch opponent i'm Henry ii. Rogers,
the associate, partner and equal of John ID.
Rockefeller in the Standard OIL company.
Mr.. Rogers shuns the light which most
public characters covet. He courts privacy,
practices privacy and knows less for publ
cation In Missouri or elsewhere than any of
the financial monarchs of Wall street.
Silence is his characteristic trait yet he is
so situated that by touching the right but
ton numbers of vocal artists on his pay roll
pour out soothing, oily words in his behalf
and In defense of his works.
Mr.. Rogers denies the right of Missouri
to inquire into what he esteems his private
affairs. His private affairs in this instance
is the Standard OIL company, about which
Missouri desires more light than is shed
by Standard kerosene. Missouri also de-
sires to know whether the Standard OIL
company owns certain subsidiary companies
operating among the Pukes, and insists that
Mr.. Rogers knows and should tell. But
Mr.. Rogers professed to know precious lit
tie and refused to divulge that little Now
the supreme court of New York is asked to
say whether Mr.. Rogers shall break the
seal Of secrecy and tell what he knows.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12
Don't Know Too Much.
Chicago News.

Judging from the remarks of certain
financiers on the witness stand. IT is a
fatal mistake to encourage young men to
learn all about the business they enter.
The smart thing to do is to learn as little
as possible about It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

When railroads are compelled to grant
free passes to state officials they may
find the law contravenes the fourteenth
amendment to the federal constitution
unless the officeholders return value re-
ceiyed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

President Stickney will have to show
road stock as to farming land before he
can start counter agitation against the
grangers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12
Real Coin Start. Trouble.

BrOOkIyn Eagle.
That AXIS rebellion which has broken out
in the 6x7 state of Panama is due to the
distribution of American coin. This money
assures two jobs to each Panamite, whereas
he was expecting to be paid for three.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12
Rarity peserve, preservation.

Louisville Courier-Journal
over in Ohio they have democratic gov
ernors so seldom that when they get one
they put him in glass case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

1t is a little bit early for democratic
politicians to project republican candi-
dates for governor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

The first blizzard of 1906 is overdue
and may be looked for within the next
few days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. IL In better than
q daily letter from home. Adj
dress Will he changed ms often rs
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12
sTATrMrNT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CALCULATIONS.
State of Nebraska. Douglas County. IS:
Publishing company being ~uly WON;
says that the actual number OF tull anu
complete copies of The Daily, MORNING,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of December. 1906. was as tol-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-12

G. G. ROSEWATER,
Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn 10
before me this 31st day of December, lyOO'
fseall M b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

DEAFNESS CANNOT az cuREo.
by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that Is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inflamcd con-
dition OF The mucuous lining OF the Eu-
stachian tube When this tube Is In
Tanned you have rumbing sound or
Imperfect hearing. and when lt is en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result. ana
unless The nflamation can be taken out
and this tube restored 20 lts normal c0u-
diUon bearing viii be destroyed forever.
nine cases out OF ten are caused by cat
arrh which Is nothing but an intlamed
condition of the mucuous surfaces.
we viii give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars. free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO. Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists. 7bc
Taae Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21
This Country is HeIIOf a Success"
Joseph G. Cannon, Speaker of the House
of Representatives
These Are the Amazing Figures
That So Deeply Moved Uncle Joe

creased more than 50 per cent. ana the
wages Of the wage learners we're In
creased s2.s per cent.
The expenses Of manufacture In
creased 90 per cent. the cost ot the ma
ttrials 81 per cent and the value Of the
products 3f.9 rer cent.
Tho summary prepared by Mr.. North
does not show particular Industries
which Increased more than others, but
4 does shtw the increase by states. The
newer states. OF COURSE. show no great
est increase, while the smallest increase
is In New England For example. in
Idaho the amount OF capital invested il-
creased si3.t per cent; salaries ot clerks
and officials increased f542 0er cent;
increased SIS per cent and the value OF
tho products Increased 1871 per cent
n the indian territory the number Of
establishments was 1914 per cent. OF
capital 2o2.5 per ceot and OF products
i796 pef cent
North Daxota Increased ts establish
meats s0.4 per cent. and the value Of as
products 6s.3 per cent
IN Oklahoma the number OF establish
uients i1creaseo 1922 per cent. capital
1858 per cent. ara the value o. the
products 1887 per cent
All the western states SHOW hrse
| percen tlge Of increase while the cast
eru states show much smaller iacrease
although nearly aI show considerable
| increase Delaware mates the smallest
! gain The perceNtAgs OF increase g.
establishments IN this state - three
/ tenths Of one per cent and the value o.
! products but four tenths Of one pr ceat
IN the Eastern States.
! While the per centaEe OF Increase ir
! the umnber Of factories In the eastern
states is not great. the eastern states
hold up the increased per centaga II
value OF products. Connecticut. for ia.
stance, iacrcasea It's value Of products
fT1 per cent: Maine 2s.2 per cent. Mas
achusetts 2s.3. Now Hampshire 1876
and Rhode Island 22.f 9tge Brusi
Nevada increases per product 1865 pc
cent; New Jersey. 4O.i per cent
The completed figures have not beer
tabulated Tor New York, Ohio. Pennsyi
vania and Wisconsin. which ace fon
OF the largest manufacturing states Th
totals are included IN thetabie Of gram
totals given above. and the percentas
Of increase in these states are as sat
isfactory rs in the others
The great 1ncrese in manufaoturin
in the south Is apparent ArSaneas in
} creases the value OF It's products 40 pc
cent Florida. 4s per cent; Georgia, 9
per cent; Kentucky. &c per cent; Louis
lana 67 per cent; Mississippi 70 per ceai
North Carolina 81 per cent; South Car
olina, IS per cent: Texas So per cent
Virginia 81 per cent. and so on throug
the list The Increase in wages, capl
tai Invested and salaries Is equally larg,
These figures are compiled from ex
, haustive reports made by the agents {
the census bureau and can be relied upo
E as accurate
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21
.GIDDY OLD
TOM PLATT
MAE WOOD AYERS THAT
NEW YORK SENATOR
MARRIED HER
WILL SUE FOR SUPPORT
Insists That She Has
Marriage Certificate.

Catherine Wood. who sincc the marriage
Of United States Senator Thomas G.
Fiett 60 Mrs. Lillian r. Janeway ans
nounccd that she would publish "A work
called Love Letters Of a Boss, has
given 10 her attorney IN Richmond Va.
what sh insists Is a marriage cortincttc
sha VIII seek to establish her marriage
70 Senator Platt and win asi Tor main-
tenance Letters requesting her pros
euce at the Fifth Avenue hotel, New
York city. Novomhcr 3. 1904 tn time
Of the alleged marriage, are shown az
atiitlonal evidehce. she alleges that
she IL tho secotd wife OF Piatt and was
never divorced from him. She contends
that hts marriage co Mrs, Ianeway Is
unlawful
Mrs Wood has arranged after a Az
ience OF moro than two years 10 make
public relations which she saserts ex-
istea betweon herself and the New York
senator. She said toby that she had
been prosecuted by agents OF the senator
and that she had been sent 20 Europe
Tor the purpose Of getting her out OF the
! country previous 10 the time 1hen
Senator Piatt and Mira. JanewaY an
nounocd their marriage October ~.
! 1908, so she could make no scene
| According TO the statement OF Mrs
wood and the marriage certihcate pro
duced By her. Senator Phtt and Mrs
Wood wore married by Edward w RICE,
an oryialned Episcopal clergyman. and
| the witness to tho ceremony was v
Jones'. an employee Of senator Piatt
Mrs Wood asserts that the marriage
was March 3. 1901. 10 suite 1853. Fifth
Avenue hotel. New York She says that
senator Pl0tt eNacted promise from
her AZ the time TO keep the marriage
u secret until Ee wished 70 announce IL.
subsequently. Mrs, Wood declares Oh,
had several auarrels with Senator Plat
because OF his attentions to Mrs. Jane
way. In April. 1903, came the parting
although she declares Senator Platt still
kept surveillance over her through OIL
cials OF The postofficc department a
Washington. where she was employed
II was by this agency that she was sen
on her trip TO Europe she declared.
Mrs Wood has been living quietly II
Colon since the attempt In Omaha &
get service tn the presidents secretary
Mr Loeb. IN an action TO recover lov
letters she says were written to her b
Senator Platt They were taken fror
her she says. by Loeb and ]. Fran
Miller. formerly a United States secrc
service operative
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

OIL Producers association today Issued
circular letter O. members Of congresa
copdemning the section % The rate ON
which relates o. nlne lines. The circu-
lar letter says IN part.
by the wording OF thcpgtyision we feel
tha our very existence as OIL produc-
ors depends uuon your votes tn ;hls
measure We are isO0 miles from the
leading markets for this commodity our
weils produce different grades OF OIL, aah
running into the same lines We cannot
make delivery of our products elsewhere
OF our products or OF ap OIL Of The same
grade The conditions arc such that
much as We desiro and need more une3
ana storage capaclty-and ~ producers
We welcome an cofncrs--lt seems proc-
ticagiy impossible TO dlvorce the pho
line and sttrage tanks from .the -ee.,sr-
ies which have bunt them togetssr and
store their oil
By an expenditure of aboat 20 ,ntllion
dollars this locality has t~sn furnished
pipe line system and outlet and stor-
age tanks holding upwards OF lSh mil
lion barrels OF OH, which haa already
been purchased from the 9roducers. The
shipping capacity OF the limo from tho
field took out and refined or stored In
empty tanNago IN other fields $4,000
harrels Ia May At this rate IL would
take until June 1908. t. empty The
storage tanks now fun The proposed
provision OF tho bill not permitting the
uncs to ship any OF this OIL after May {
would leave us without a market Tor a
product that we have soent milliona Of
doliarn 90 devotion, rgiaying upon a cHsa
Fer
had for upwards Of 4rty Ave years
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

There is no need worrying along ia dis
comfort because OF disordered diges-
ton Get a bottle OF KODOL FOR DYs-
PEfsiA and see what It viii DO f0s
you. Kodol not only digests what you
cat and gives that tired stomach a need
cd rest but is a corrective Of the great
est efficiency. Kodol relieves indiges
tion dyspepsia, paipitation OF the heart
hatuience, and sour stomach. KodOl will
make your stomach young and healthy
again Yon win worry just In the pro-
portion that your stomach worries you
Worry means the loss Of ability 20 do
your best. Worry Is 70 be avoided az al
TINES Kodoi viii take ;he worry out Of
your stomach. Sold by c n. Renfro
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

fans are hoping FOR climb to the TOP
Of the column.
Raymcr last YEAR With the Boston
Nationals. Is playing a great game for
tho Johnstown team Of the Tri-state
league this season,
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Q @ o O Q O o o Q @ O c c @ @ Q

Tho South Atlantic league is bath
ing in thetide Of prosperity this season
The salary limit is 1900 and each
club Is allowed Il men besides the man
ager.
Report has IL that southrn Calfor-
MIA league is to be formed. the circuit
10 compise Los Angeles Santa Ana.
San Diego r..G San Bernardno.
The fifty ninth annual regatta of the
New York Yacht club viii be sailed to-
morrow on Long Island Sound. The
start as usual viii be off Glen Cove
The champion Dcs Moines team has
taken its place at the TOP OF tho Western
league procession and 10 the man OF
the fence IT looks as though 1t viii be
hard work for the other clubs 10 ousi
Brother Mixes men.
Addio Ross is cleveland's winning
pitcher this season.
With four new PLAYERS. Carr. Vinson
Hines and Adnerton, the indianapolis
club OF the American association 1,
showing improved form and the Hoosler
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21
oErTLE LEMAN's $1,000 PA miu N
BEER AT SAME OLD MOSES.
NO SOCIAL llee WHEN oOsv
julia Mariowe Tells Of "the Tragedy of
eefna an Actress" when Working


Jvna Mariowe Tells Of "the Tragedy Of
eefna an Actress" When Working
Henry Tyreu In the New York world
I'm 50 glad it'a popular success
sighed Julia Marlowe, almost TOO tired
10 smile. but looking happy She was
referring 70 Shakespeare. played by her
self nad Mr.. sothern on Fourteenth
stect, at Academy OF Music prices TO
crowds such as havH't hooked to see
eIIamlet" Romeo ana Juliet" and
"Much Ado About Nothing" since the
palmy days OF Booth and Barrett and
Adelaide NeIison--or TO make # easier
let us say since Ellen Terry played Bea-
trice TO lrvings Benedick.
How does this ideal life. as Shakes
peare's heroines. III in with your every
day existence as twentieth century
woman.
Il havnt any to speak of--thc latter
item. l refer TO. What ! 4. an ~ that
when Beatrice or Juliet is around Julia
Marlowe simply fades away. havnt
any social or demestls life whilc the
working season CT what you call play
ing Is on. Outside the theater I'm what
you see me now-just a tired shadow
dawdling about and sleeping most ot
the day, haspy TO get this little breatt
of the simple life and air and sunshine
That is the tragedy Of being an act
ress."
Not that she had the air Of rcgrettinE
II. On the contrary her Joanue dare
like expression Of resignation and beat
itude was almost sublime. and uncon.
sciousy, quite pathetic. II prompted
the question:
Why do yul give yourself SO reckless
| ly. Miss Marlowe7 You1l be ali ia
first thing you know"
IT'S the only way No artist worth,
Of the name would ever think OF spar.
ing herself why. We thank our star
for having what We have 10 give. 80 loni
as our Gifts are in demand Anyway
the excitement Keeps MS up It's nk'
toboganning or balooning. / suppose"
"Do YOU think the actress fas TO max,
greater sacrifices than the actor. 70
their mutual 2rofession2"
1 20. ! don't Snow Here's Mr. sotheri
ask him"
Mr.. sothern twirled lis light Bene
dick mustache and answered gulantly
II suppose II is hit harder on
woman, and she has to use great vii
power TO control her nerves She give
up her domestic life. We men Of the stat
give us any ambitions We may have q
the line " business. nolitics or pos
sibiy the army. But Ia either ease. IN
price Is not too high 10 pay for the ex
allied pleasure OF the artist iifc 1t
"A nine think to express yourself to IN
fun limit Of your being
Miss Marlowc said Amen 10 this sh
has kept up her daily vocal lessons eve
since she was kddie
Z Does Shakespeare fulhH all your dc
sire for modern types and ideas. or d
you stin cherish the hope Of playip
Perez Galdos's Elcctn|
Certainly only Electra hasn't an
part for Mr.. sothern. But we shall q,
together, no less than six new plays a
by eontemporaenous authors. and m
younger ones az that. next season. o.
viii be Mccarthy'a Jeanne dArcg a,
other 'GulneXere In blank verse hy
daIk-horse Pegasus"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

Special to Daily Leader.
washington, June 2i.-'rfls country
Is hen OF success" said Speaker
Cannon recently at dinner party where
s. N. d. North. Director Of the census
told Of the wonderful increase IN cap
ital. wages materials and values OF prod
ucts OF the manufacturing interests OF
this country.
Mr.. North has prepared and Is about
TO issue a comparative summery Of al
the manufacturing information gathered
by the great census bureau during the
last hve years This summary Is as
comprehensive as 1t IS astonishing IL
covers every state in the union and goes
into extensive detail
From time to time during the last
five years the census bureau has put out
bulletins covering the manufacturing in
terests 10 thestatea and territories. The
summary digests this Information and
shows that this country has made IRE
inendous commercial strides since 1900.
Covers only Manufactures.
The information covers only manu-
factures II does nit 90 Into agricul-
turoi OF mining production. but relates
strictiJ TO shops ana factories The
amazing totals are presented herewith.
Number OF Establishments In 4s states.
1905 ................. .......... i33.i37
1900 ..................... M 1876 sos
Per cent Of Increase. 6.t
Capital Invested.
19o5.........,.. 49,. N.a75,sS0 $40
i9O0.s...... =. 49,. .,...,.. 5.i6ei72i5i
Per cent of decrease. 42s
Number OF salarled Officials. Clerks
SC.
1905 ................ 49,. sol 2il
1900. ....... .s,........,. 3,l7C
Per cent OF Increase. i1.s,
Salaries Of Officials. Clerks. &c.
1905 ......., 80. ..,.....-., SSS0,ssl 3bs
1900. 49,. ...... ......,. 2ls,927. SO!
Per cent of increase 5i.2.
Number Of Wage Earnecs.
1905 ..'..t.' ....'.''.' ''..-'. 'S'SSl' s
1900 ...... .,...... s......,.... 2,s65,a2l
Per cent Of Increase. is.s.
Wages Of Wage Farmers
1so5... ............ .sl.55s.i9i. .22'
1900 j.. .................... tlTs.1os, ,3s'
Per cent OF increase. 32.3
Miscellaneous Expenses.
1905. .........,....,.....,s ssSssts,s4
1900. .............. 5it,l91 80
Per cent OF Increase So.
Cost Of Materials Used.
1905 !. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .s254. .2s6. .s5
1900 . ................ 1903, ,s2o. II
Per cent OF increase. 81.
Value Of Products. Including Custom
Work and Repairing.
1905 .................S IS. $50. .454, 81
1900 ......,.......... s,sO7. .sOl, 2s
Per cent Of increase. sis
Increases Amazing.
From these totals It viii be sem tina
whilsu'e increase in the number Of es
tablishments was only "a per cent tn
increase in capital was 4s.s per cent
salaries OF clerks and officials were IN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21
THE VIRTUE or PURITY,

You don't have to take lot OF min
erals and drugs you don't need and which
are harmful WHEN sou drink Eureka
Springs "ozafla" water II II the pur-
est natural water known and does what
Nature intended water 10 do-cieanss
the syr'em Delivered IN Guthrie BY
Laughlin & shewmaae Use the tele-
phone.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

Great preparations are being made for
theninth annual skat congress OF the
North American sltat league. 20 take
place next month IN Buffalo. Reports
received b. thclocal committee point 20
record-b. ,akinE attendance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

with tho Suburban Iiandicap-the
most coveted prize on theturf calendar
TO be run at sheepshead Ray tomorrow.
devotecs Of racing from San Francisco
to New YORK are just now rubbing their
eyes and bethinking themselves OF the
probable outcoue OF the momentous
struggle
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-06-21

Duck aud candle pin games are fast
becoming, popular among tho bowlers
in the wost II New England thesman
pins have been used both summer and
winter for thepast two years