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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
SLOWS OF EMANCIPATION.

The signal victory won by the bust
ness men of Omaha as organized in the
Commercial club and Grain exchange
in forcing the Rock Island railroad to
rescind its discriminating elevation al
lowances in favor of Kansas City is sig
nificant of more than appears on the
surface. This speedy outcome in favor
of Omaha is due without question
largely TO the fact that the combined
influence of these two trade organiza-
tfons was brought TO bear at the vital
spot, and that they we're backed in
their decision by the united and deter
mined business interests of the city.
II surely is gratifying to know that
our business men can be lined up with
out a break in a fight for Omaha's
rights as against a powerful railroad
corporation. That this has not been
so at all times in the past will explain
many OF the disadvantages Omaha has
been compelled to suffer at the hands
OF the railroads as compared with more
favored competitors.
It is a matter OF notoriety that too
often when an issue was Joined be-
tween Omaha and one or more of the
railroads enjoying Omaha's patronage,
the forces that should be unanimously
for Omaha have been divided and the
railroads have, seldom failed to find
champions inside OF our commercial
bodies, who ought to be talking the
other way. Whether the existence of
special pleaders for the railroads
among our business men is TO be &C
counted for by the enjoyment of re-
bates, the expectation of future favors,
or the fear of unjust discrimination,
is not material.
On frequent occasions business men,
who ought 10 know better, have pub
licly asserted that the interests OF the
railroads and OF Omaha are Identical
and that the railroad managers should
be promptly given anything they might
ask for. relying on them 20 take care
of Omaha out Of the goodness Of their
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

TIE IOWA REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
The prellminaries to the Iowa repub-
lican convention reveal a critical stu
alton in the Hawkeye state. The ante
convention canvass has been exceed
ingly bitter between the adherents Of
Governor Cummins, who is demanding
denomination for a third term. and his
opponents, who are chiefly grouped
around the leadership OF Hon. George
ID. Perkins. The uncompromisingl hos
tile spirit that seems to be still rising
on the eve of the convention is alto
gether Unprecedented in Iowa, where
republican leadership has long been
notable for conservatism, self-restraint
and subordination OF personal ambi-
tons and factional interests.
It will be unfortunate for the party,
not only in Iowa but far beyond its
boundaries, IL the convention is per-
mitted to meet before a substantial
basis of settlement is reached by the
contending factions whereby union and
harmony shall be secured for its ticket
and platform. Iowa has for years been
justly regarded as the republican Glib
raltar in the west. Its fractional
troubles must Of course be settled by
Iowa republicans themselves. but the
republicans of the country have a right
to expect that such troubles will be
safely and loyalty settled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
AN EMBARRASSED OPPOSITION

Now that the political campaign is
about to open throughout the country
the difficulties before the opposition
are beginning to dawn upon it's lead
ers. II is significant that up to this
late hour the democratic managers
have not been able to agree on the line
Of attack. and not one of them has
yet been able to specify any issue that
impresses the public as dominant on
which appeal can be confidently made
as an opposition party policy.
Against this extraordinary negative
weakness >and vacillation the repub-
lican position has just been sharply
and conclusively stated, after a con-
ference between the party leaders and
the president himself. being no less
than bold. Straightforward challenge
to the interest and deliberate judg-
ment of the country on the record OF
congress and the administration the
last two years as the positive proof-ei
what may be expected the next two
years. There is no lodging, no doubt
no fear. It is impossible to conceive a
stronger contrast than that which to-
day exists between the two parties as
they front the electorate for another
verdict at the polls.
The record on which the republicans
stand consists of great results actually
achieved and not merely promises, in
Guiding the successful enactment into
law under President Roosevelt's lead
ership of the historic measure for con
troll of railroad rates and services
meat inspection, pure food. denatur
lied alcohol. Panama canal and Other
important acts of progressive policy
on vital questions. as well as the un
precedented impetus given to enforce
ment OF law upon all. the rich anC
the poor, the strong and the veal
to assail the record. for during tn,
whole session of congress it dared no
join issue against any one of the sal
lent measures. but was compelled
dSludlig VI W dpplON'
most of them.
The truth is that, having no positive
practical program OF its own by which
to stand or fall, the hope of the oppo
sition was that the republican party
effort to put such a program through
successfully would collapse, that /
| would break down under factiona
quarrel and thus give the democrac.
a Chance in this contest. not through
| it's own merit, but through republican
failure. But the republican recor,
nevertheless stands plainly written ant
the country is now invited to vot
with the record before its eyes. Thi
towering fact so embarrasses the OPP
position at the threshold of the cam
paign that 1t is unable to decide whicl
way TO face.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
Classified shopping.
New York Tribune.

The Boston Herald tells a story of a
woman who went to the book department
OF big modern store and inquired for
"Crabbe's Tales" and was politely in
formed that fish and provisions were on the
ground floor. That's the beauty OF shopping
in Boston They have everything so well
classified Still. would not card catalogue
be better? II certainly would save the time
Of the intelligent clerk. and perhaps the
temper OF the customer who happens to
want "Crabbe's Tales"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
As to Dark Horses.

Nebraska City Tribune (rep)
Mr.. Rosewater is out in a strong editorial
in The Bee Directing TO any dark horse
feature in the senatorial race. He does not
specifically state whether he includes the
Brown horse in the general classification
Of dark" horses or not, but 1t Is to be
supposed that he does. 1t might be guessed
under the circumstances that nothing short
Of peroxide blonde horse would Mt Mr..
Rosewater's rules of a fair entry prin-
cpally because there are none such and
under the running rules Mr.. r. could canter
over the course on race day and pull down
the purse as fairly won. There is no OBJ
lection in these quarters to any man win
ming hut let us have a genuine race with
all the horses that care to enter I'm e. Dark
horses. light horses, runners. trotters and
PAGERS. and may the best horse win.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
A Get-ToEsther Suggestion.

Crete Vidette-Heral (rep.).
why cannot the Rosewater and Brown
delegates to the state convention hold a
caucus and treason together" possibly
they could agree on r. RoseWater for sen
ator and Norris Brown for attorney general
Brown has commenced the work OF enforc-
ing the laws. give him a second term and
allow him to complete the good work. Mr..
Rosewater is getting pretty well along IN
years and doubtless would not want the
senatorship but one term. Mr.. Brown Is a
young man and, in six years from now.
could take the successorship to Mr.. Rose
water with grace and dgnity. This would
be double victory for the people OF the
state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

Former Senator William V. Allen in
declaring his determination not TO al
low his name to be considered as a
candidate for congress in the Third
Nebraska district keeps on referring
to the populists and democrats as
"fusionists." From this 1t is easy to
see that the program arranged by the
leaders for this year contemplates go
ing through the same old farce of a
double nomination of the same ticket
under two party labels with the idea of
fooling someone into the belief that
two separate and distinct parties still
exist The only people likely to be
fooled, however, are those who put up
the fusion job.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
Anti-RaiIrOad Sentiment strong,


There is a strong feeling throughout the
state that the railroad politician and man
ipulator should take a back seat this year.
In the primary elections held in Douglas
county last week Rosewater won a great
victory and will have the solid Douglas
county vote in his vest pocket to help carry
out his aspirations for United States SEN
ator. This makes him a strong candidate
in the state convention. Whether it is true
or not that Rosewater is backed by the
railroad politicians, as is charged in some
quarters, certain It is that he hitherto has
fought the railroads and in former years
they would likely have opposed him. It is
true, however, that the anti-railroad fac
ton is massing itself behind the banner OF
Norris Brown, and whichever of these men
is selected as the senatorial candidate at
the state convention will show that the
anti-railroad sentiment is stronger than
ever before in this state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
THE OLD LOVE LETTER.
Written for The Bee.

written Tor The Bee.
Here is the letter, but where is the hano
That traced these affectionate lines?
] pause and / wonder while mutely | stand
And the light of fond memory shines.
Here is the letter but where Is the heart
That beat in its transports of bliss?
When II felt that these lines OF itself were
part,
And It sweeteued each word with kiss.
Here is the letter. but where is the soul
That lighted those beautiful eyes?
That shone like the planets that over me
roll
When night spreads her sapphirene skies.
Here Is the letter but whore is the voice
/ heard like the notes Of dove?
That once made my heart in its SORROW
And drank from the Challce Of Love.
Here is the letter, and 10 that will ] cling
And feast on its contents for aye,
TIL the angel OF death in its mercy shnll
bring
The good that has vanished away.
Rev. George w. Crofts. West Point. Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The army detachments marching to
the instruction. camps should find the
practice thus acquired to be OF as great
If not greater value than the maneu-
vers in which they will engage at their
point of destination. Marching re-
quires as much discipline and endur-
ance of the soldier as fighting. and in
time of war the soldier does far more
marching than he does actual fighting.
The army best on the march is usually
the army best in action.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

Announcement comes that Con-
gresham Kinkaid has assurances from
Secretary Taft that Fort Niobrara has
not been abandoned as a military sta
ton, although the troops formerly sta
toned there have been transferred.
The right kind of pressure energet-
ically applied at the proper point
should be able to put Fort Niobrara
back on the military map in spite of
all obstacles,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The Washington correspondents are
again amusing themselves reconstruct
ing President Roosevelt's cabinet for
him, but as they kindly reserve to the
president the right to ratify the selec-
tions. no great harm will be done to
any one except so far as they may raise
false hopes in the breasts of ambitious
statesmen not warned against over
valuing the gratuitous mentioning of
their names.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
Dollar and the Dinner.


When you find that the dollar is not so
strong and does not go as far as it for
merly did there may be some consolation in
the exact statistics. Dun's index figures
show that the buying value of the dollar
you pay now is to the buying value OF the
dollar you borrowed year ago as s.S12 is
to los.n6; by so much have prices increased
in the year past There is some hope in
the fact that June showed a decline. On
June l the index number was log. 1914 and
on July II was but 1O5216
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

Ohicers of the Omaha Water COM
pany assert that no new appraiser will
be appointed on the part of the water
company in response to the demand
Of the Water board. unless under
stress of court order. II this means
more fees for the lawyers for milking
the COW, the move for a second ap-
praisement hoard will doubtless be ac-
complishing its purpose.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

Theatrical managers who are offering
an engagement to Mrs. HartJe may dis
cover that American theatergoers are
now demanding more than a divorce
court record from their footlight IA
Vorites.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

NeW lOIk sun.
The Hon. John Sharp Williams Of Yazoo
has been renominated fer congress. He has
the surest thing in Americs. The vote in
the Eighth Mississippi district in 1904 was
4sS4 for Williams. Down there the feudal
or patriarchial system, OF whatever II may
be called, obtains as nowhere else in the
civilized world and yet Kinds, Madison
Rankin, Warren and Yszoo counties are so
full Of negroes that a white face looks like
polished ivory.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
Senatorial YerhasItr.
Boston transcript

NIW7NWII
Levi Ankeny, the senator from Washing
ton, on being interviewed. admits that he
has sometimes thought that Dolliver, La
Toilette and such orators lose much of the
effect OF their speeches by talking too long.
Out Of the mouths OF babes and Ankenys
cometh wisdom.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
Pioneer in the Movement.
Norfolk News CrepO.

NWTIVIN INEWo NIVT.Ts
In the matter Of instructions on United
States senator, which has become 80 pop
ular with county conventions this year,
there is a strong sentiment 10 give the
county 10 Hon. Edward Rosewater OF
Omaha. 1t Is believed that II the true
sentiment OF the county as a whole is ex-
pressed by the delegates at the convention
such instructions will be given. Mr.. Rose
water has been advocating anti-monopoly
measures for the past third OF century
In Nebraska, and now that public sent-
ment has come TO his way OF thinking II
seems but Just and fair that he be given
the benefit of the sentiment which he has
been largely influential in building up.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The State Association OF Nebraska
sheriffs has been holding a meeting.
The sheriffs seem to have discreetly
RETAINED from expressing their disap-
proYsl of the Juvenile court onicers'
inno' alton, but they doubtless thought
It just the same.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

From the protest OF Rev. Savidge
against the doctrine of nonresident
submission OF wife to husband IL is
fair to assume that the good pastors
wide reputation as the marrying min
lister is built up in part. at least. by
the omission of the injunction ito
obey" from the ceremony.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

And now 1t is proposed TO have the
specially employed expert accountant
prolong his pull at the salary roll by
checking up the city comptroller The
next thing will be to have a second ex-
pert to check up expert No. l and so
on ad ininitum as long as the money
available in the city treasury holds
out
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The announcement from Berlin that
the Hamburg-American line has made
q trafnc arrangement with the Gould
roads on International shipments may
mean that a plan has been discovered
10 absorb rebates on shipments beyond
the jurisdiction of Uncle Sans courts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

How thoughtful in the people of
Hot Springs to have extended their
hospitality to the Omaha trade excur-
sionists in the form of an invitation
tn take a bath.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The Rock Island road has come
down from its high horse. Score one
for the combined efforts Of the Omaha
Commercial club and the Omaha Grain
exchange.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The present month is expected to
see the last of gasoline street lighting
In Omaha. The determination Of the
gasoline street lamp, however. means
simply that the money heretofore paid
out to gasoline contractors will be d.
vided between the Electric Light com
pany and the Gas company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
FOR a BLUE MONDAY.

Esmeralda-Fanny is taking lessons on
the violin. l suppose she wants to develop
Gwendoien-That's where you foozle She
Is taking up the violin because she has
well developed arms.-Chcago Tribune.
You've read his novel. Is it love
yes, it's intended to he. There's
young naval officer in it and a cad and
an idiotic chung
But what's the hero like?"
I'm telling you. The hero Is all three
of them. philadelphia Public Ledger.
Church-Going to Chicago. I hear?
Gotham-Yes, have to start TODAY.
Churoh-Youll go on the train that's
only one night on the road, ! suppose?
Gotham-No: the train l go on win be
two nights on the road. You see, ] want
TO put II of as long as possibie!-ionkers
Statesman.
SPORT suppose most of this. race sui
eide business is in the summer?
Statistician-I do not know OF any such
sport-weii,, the only track that does
and there amt many of the boys that go
broke down there.-cievelsnd Leader
i've half mind to go into the pack
ing business ] wonder II there Is any
thing in canned meats?'
III you have been reading the papers
lately you ought to know that there Is.
Houston Post
Hang it," angrily exclaimed the un-
successful contributor. II don't s'pose
there's anything I could write that you'd
accept"
II reckon not" replied the country edi-
tor; I don't spose you could write q
check for years subscription, could ye?'
philadelphia Record.
And you will not reproach me for not
being Of noble lineage" said the seuti-
mental heiress.
Certainly not" answered Count Fucash.
81 prefer you 80. People Of noble lineage
are nowadays seldom distinguished by
the pecuniary plentitude which your fathc"
enjoys. "-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

With the British in South Africa
expressing fear of both the Beers and
the labor members OF Parliament,
every indication is that they are plan
ning a scheme they want to keep dark.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

That former procurator of the holy
synod who is said to be the power be-
hind the Russian throne can never
break into the headlines until he short
ems his name.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

public, twenty-seven years ago, Il has been
considered an ideal place for "spooners'
Night after night, when the shades OF
darkness had enshrouded the city. count
less couples from the southeast section
have wendell their way to the triangle.
There, under the trees they have whis-
pered sweet nothings. But that Is a story
of other days. No longer do the young
folks of the southeast hasten from their
homes after supper to meet their loved ones
at some corner and then hurry to the
triangle. The powers that be have put
an end temporarily TO lovemakng in the
southeast But this, say the young couples.
will not be for long. Love will ind a way.
They hope for a place where the cops Of
the Fifth precinct police station cannot
enter and outlaw as they did the trysting
places in the triangle.
Old Aunt Whey Field a colored nanny
whom her daughter, Ellen Bowers, says
was lis years old died recently at her
home, 215 Virginia avenue southeast Ellen
claims that her mother clearly remembered
George Washington. and had often told Of
events of that period The aged woman
was buried by the district government
Aunt Whey was born, her daughter says,
In 1886 She was the slave of Henry Field
Of Madison county, Virginia. and remained
I'm his household until the time Of the
Mexican war, when she was sold. During
the time she lived with the family Of Mr.
Field she saw and heard much OF General
Washington, and she often related his
deeds to her children and grandchildren.
At the beginning of the civil war she be-
lopged to Sinclair Bouton OF Madison
county but when freed went to Tennessee.
Ten years later she came to this city and
lived here until her death. She is sur
vived by her daughter, with whom she
lived, and one son, Willis Field
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
NEBRASKA SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN
Hisa square Issue.

Kearney Hub Gep).
The Omaha Bee comes out sduarely and
smphaticslly against a possible dark horse
for the senate. The contest Is between
Rosewater and Brown, and the indications
sre that the latter will lead when the coun-
ties have all been heard from. but no mat
ter how that may be, the Issue should be
settled sauarely between them. and any
other course will not be satisfactory TO
the masses Of republicans or 20 those other
partisans who have a minority interest in
the senatorship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

With formidable miners strike
pending, Tonopah, New. emerges from
the rank OF bonanza camp to that of
a regular mining district.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

Maxim Gorky's appeal to the Amer
lean people would have been more ef-
fective had he not first shocked public
sentiment here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

II the gulf stream carries out its
threat to homestead in Labrador the
north pole when discovered may turn
out to be tropical palm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The scheme 10 put municipal ice
plant in the old market house must
have emanAted from someone who has
had a hot time in that vicinity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

Having emerged with flying colors
from the Dreyfus episode. France will
now attack a real problem--that of
revising dts system of taxation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
NarrowinR Down.

David City Banner Crep).
At the present time the situation appears
To have narrowed down between Brown
and Rosewater While this paper is for
Brown, this paper can heartily support Mr..
Rosewater should the convention endorse
him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
Emblem OF nemocracr.

San Francisco Call.
In his last letter from Egypt Mr.. Bryan
says the donkey-poor patient creature
has not changed materially in 1900 years. "
He learns nothing and forgets nothing and
is the emblem of the democratic party.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
Gathering of the Relatives.

NNNSaohu q IAN DOoNi'
That the scattered relatives OF the late
Russell Sage will promptly make them
selves known il beyond question. And the
legal profession has good cause 10 be de-
lighted over the uprising.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

Russell sage's caution continued to
the last since he left but $4,000, 900
of his $4,000. 900 estate in securities
not vouched for by Uncle Sam.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The young couples of the southeast are
beginning TO believe that the old saying.
IAN the world loves a lover" is contrary
TO fact. The edict has gone forth from
police headquarters that all "spooning" in
the triangle at Fourteenth street and Mas
sachusetts avenue southeast must stop And
II has stopped Recently the sleuths of
the Fifth precinct police station have stood
at the entrances to the triangle and not
couple has entered the confines of the plot.
Ever since the triangle was opened to the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30

The increasing use OF mica in the
arts promises yet to justify those ten
derfeet who mistake the glittering
scales for gold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-30
one Thing sage Did.

MILWAUKEE, SentIneI.
In avoiding the chorus girl habit the late
Russell Sage set shining example 10 some
OF our modern hnsnciers.