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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
AN MALICE.

The zeal of some Bryanites to turn
triHes to their favor in Nebraska is
leading them into dangerous territory.
The extravaganza 0f some of their eff
forts would be ridiculous were 1t not
for the faint of partisan malice that
makes them bitter. In the incident
of the Taft banner, which was de-
stroyed through the work of unknown
miscreants at Lincoln. some of the
Bryanite zealots are now getting be-
yond decency. In the columns of the
World-Herald is published an article
%purporting to be a special dispatch
from Lincoln which states that al I'M
named travelling mar is in possession
of positive proof that the banner was
cut down and destroyed by order of
Chairman Hayward of the republican
state committee. This is merely CIV
ing utterance to whispers that have
been banded about among the more
enthusiastic and less discreet of the
Lincoln Bryan supporters.
The Bryan committee in Lincoln
offered a reward of 500 for the arrest
and conviction of the parties guilty of
the outrage. Mr.. Bryan, himself, de-
plored the affair as one certain to re-
act against him IN the minds of all
fair people. Chairman Hayward has
employed detectives in an effort to fer
ret out the guilty persons. The act
by which the banaar was destroyed is
a felony under the Nebraska law and
a term in states prison awaits the man
who is guilty.
If the World erald's unknown
travelling man can substantiate the in
famous allegations made in the col
umns of that paper he can obtain a re-
ward of 500 from a committee of his
own partisans, and can also secure the
Punishment from Nebraska politics of
the man he so cowardly accuses. I'm
til he offers proof in support of his as
sertions he will stand merely as a
dummy through which the World
World-Herald can emit the partisan
malice for which 1t is so noted.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

ern democrat than any change in the
laws that would permit a republican
to actively p~artioipate' in the cleo
ton Of United States senators south
of Mason and Dixon's line? The
southern democrats have by various
and devious ways succeeded in bar
ring the republicans from participa-
ton in ordinary elections and they will
naturally protest against any PROPOSE
tion looking to give them a voice in
the selection of United States sena-
tors. AS the News and Courier says,
the objection to the plan. from the
southern viewpoint, rs too plain to
require statement"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
INCREASING PUBLIC BURDENs,
Projected Advance in Freight Rates
ArOuses shippers.

HfouSes
Chicago Record-Herald.
Time and reflection have not caused the
New York Central and other lines TO
change their views as to the necessity OF a
general 10 per cent increase in freight
rates. The discussion OF the subject has
been vigorously renewed and the Manu-
facturers' association of New York has pro-
tested against the proposed advance as
strongly as the middle western business
interests did when the scheme was first
preached.
NO new arguments have been put forth
on either side. The railroad men assert
that rates are too low at present. that they
cannot go ahead with rehabilitation, extern
sion and construction plans unless their re-
ceipts, gross and net, are increased. anc
that nots OILY will the consuming public
feel no addition TO its burdens, but BUSH
ness and prosperity will actually be stimu.
lated, to the benefit of all. by the heavy
buying which the railroads would be en-.
abled 70 resume. The shippers answer that
II is absurd to make business by raislns
prices instead OF lowering them; that the
money which the railroads want to buv
material and labor with is Just as avail
able now, in the hands of the manufac-
turers and merchants. for exactly the same
purposes, and that business will be further
curtsiled, rather than promoted, by an in
crease in rates.
That rates are too low in any case the
shippers deny, and the sincerity Of their
denial is attested by their announced in.
tention Of challenging the increase. the mo,
ment II takes effect, before the
commission and c%ontending that II Is unfair
and unnecessary. They would challenge f.
in advance II the commission had the
power to prevent increases as well as that
OF setting them aside On complaint after
the event
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
WeiEht of HIs Own Council.
Wall Street Journal dnd.1.

wall street journal und.D.
Several years ago when William Jennings
Bryan was lecturing In the silver produc-
ing state Of Colorado the manager Of the
chautsuqua assembly of that state before
which he lectured on The Prince Of
Peace" ventured to put to test Mr.. Bryan's
faith in silver by paying him his lecture
fee. In AO silver dollars. When the pile OF
ducats was counted out and showed across
the table TO Mr.. Bryan he looked up with
a reproRchful stare and said, Young man.
you are getting too smart all at once"
The next best thing ! can do. sir" re-
piled the young man. lis to pay you in my
personal check"
WhsreupOn Mr.. Bryan loaded the twenty
three pounds and six ounces OF silver into
his usltse and d~tsappeured-
q Is a wise maa who knows the weight
u his own counsel
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
THE soU7R AND THE SENATORS.

THE SOUTH AND II SENATORS
Nearly every democratic newspaper
Of prominence in the south has de-
clared for Bryan since the convention,
and nearly everyone Of them has taken
pains to find some fault with the plat
form. The south has never been for
Bryan, except on d sympathetic strike,
and many of his platform declarations
are rudely shocking - the views held
by the old bourbon democracy. The
popular election of United States sena-
tors has been a democratic platform
plank for a number OF years, but the
south has not become reconciled to IL.
The Charleston News and Courier, n
of the oldest and ablest papers in the
south, thus discusses the action Of the
Denver convention on that question;
Perhaps little is to be gained by re-
peating the arguments against this sim
lister proposition. to which Colonel Bryan
is %unhappily welded. II at any time IL
should be incorporated into the federal
constitution the way would be open for
the southern republicans 10 actively par
ticipate IN the election OF senators. That
the brains AID money OF the republican
party in the North would be turned TO the
capturing of southern senatorships were
the elections to be by direct vote OF the
people is too plain TO require statement.
Could anything be palmer? What
could be more rep Isnant to a south
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
Men, Not Platforms, on Trial.

WdsHInBIOn fitIaIu.
II may be truthfully said that the candi-
date, Mr.. Bryan, and not the Denve plat
form, is going to be the vote-getting or
vote-repelling factor in this campaign on
the democratic side, just as Mr., Taft, and
not the Chicago platform, will be the con-
trolling or determining factor on the other
side. 1t is the man and what he stands for
that will make for victory or defeat at the
polls four months hence.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The proposition to put the High
school students in uniform is neither
novel nor attractive. 1t may be good
practice in Europe, where some such
method Of intoxicating democratic ideas
is probably necessary, but in this
try, where freedom and equality are
the birthright Of every babe, uni
formity in dress IS not essential. Here
we give heed 10. as nowhere else, the
advice Of Pu!on.us, AS costly thy
habit as thy curse cAn buy, rich, but
not gaudy, though Oft expressed in
fancy" The fond mother Will not be
denied the privileges of bedecking her
daughter in such turbelows and
hounces as she may be able TO a1ord
or as her taste may suggest as being
appropriate. white the high school boy
will still exercise his own budding
fancy in the purchase of raiment
Wherewith to adOrn his rapidly eI-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The assessment rolls returned to
the state board indicate that the lines
in Nebraska have increased within
two years more than a quarter of a
billion of dollars in value. This is
simply another reason for believing
that Nebraska will give it's electoral
vote to Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The Match trust Is said to have
100000, 900 feet of lumber in re-
serve. This will not help the smoker
who finds himself alone In the country
with plenty of tobacco and his match
pocket full of %toothpicks.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
POLITICAL Begging Among Farmer

Boston transcript
Bryan's appeal to the farmers for con-
tributions will return TO him void. There
are two classes of farmers, those who have
money and those who have not. The for
mer are satisfied with things as they are;
the latter cannot respond for obvious rea-
sons.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
DO they Want the Earth'

During the last year the net earnings Of
the railroads in the United States amounted
to $40, 0OO,OO0 of which $449, 900 900 went as
dividends or surplus. Yet one Of the fore
most railroad presidents says: Freight
rates must be advanced, or the employees
wages reduced"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Democrats are placing much stress
on the amount of money spent by the
republican congress. The fact re-
mains that under republican admins
trations the congress always has
money to spend.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

When Mr.. Bryan comes up to pay
his homage to King Ak-Sar-Ben he
will find that all loyal Nebraskans bow
their knee before the same shrine and
vie with each other in lauding the
great king.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The convention at Denver was held
too early. If it had been called after
the Olympic games, Flanagan, or Shep-
pard or Ralph Rose might have got
in the list of vice presidential posi-
bilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The antl-imperlaIists are going to
support Mr.. Bryan. They are opposed
TO Mr.. Taft chiefly because he under
stands the Filipino situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
DEMOCRATIC THUNDER,
Sample of Cam Dope Put Out by
the Party.

the, Party.
New York Evening Post.
The first democratic campaign tract,
comprising 1856 pages Of edifying literature
from the congressional record, lies before
us. Bound in a superb green cover-sug-
gestive, doubtless, OF the verdant innocence
with which it is undertaking to win the
presidency with w. j. Bryan-it sets forth
republican sins of omission and commits
sion. Here is Mr.. Bryan's famous speech,
entitled Thou Shalt Not Steal" Judge
Parker's vindication from the columns of
the New York Sun; eight pages devoted to
labor, and then the speech of Congressman
Henry of Texas showing just why the
power Of federal judges should be curbed.
The Hon. William Sulzer is heard in be-
half of our downtrodden merchant marine,
and there is a whole chapter on the cleo
ton of United States senators by vote OF
the people. To the question of the traiff
and the trusts are given a substantial
seVenty-eignt pages, and nearly as much
space is awarded to a consideration of our
financial and industrial conditions. This
subject of bad times is naturally the one OF
which we are likely to hear the most in the
coming campaign. To appeal to the dis
contented was even Mr.. Bryan's best plav.
and the Commoner, in its every issue,
shows a grave and fitting concern for the
empty dinner pail. Republican extrava-
gance, too, is to be one of the important
points TO be assaulted. 1t is the very first
subject touched upon in the book, which is
not without some skill in arrangement. But
II there were a dozen such volumes, in all
the colors Of the rainbow, it would stu be
plain that this campaign is once more to
turn largely upon personalities rather than
principles.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

banding person. Il will be Just as
well for the school board to attend
strictly to providing for the mental
and moral cultivation and development
Of the youth OF Omaha without under
taking to interfere in the matter of
pIpfbinu
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
Hate to Let Go.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
II, as appears from the financial re-
ports, the Standard OILS profits since 1882
rave been 1929, 342, 407 and there IL now a
surplus Of 1914, 5S4, 1872, why should the COM
pany hesitate over a little thing like that
S29, COO, 900 verdict?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

II Ak-sar-Ben XIV can only cement
firmly ties Of friendship between
Omaha and Lincoln he will have
achieved a glory greater than that Of
any OF his predecessors.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

INDIANAPOLIS News.

The delivery of the labor vote at any
particular political point promises to be
quite as large a contract as a good many
dlsinterested people suspected.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
Keeping Up the Circulation.

st. Louis Times.
Uncle Sans expenses increased about
$4,000, 900 last year, but it must be remem-
bered that the old gentleman has the
money and needs the improvements.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The new wing 10 the High school
cannot be built before II IL needed.
The growth OF Omaha Is exhibited bet
ter In the expansion of its school de-
mGnds than in any other way
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Mr.. Roosevelt has refused to sell HE
speeches to a photograph company.
Mr.. Bryan has canned most of his for
coin by that process.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

In plain English, Mr., Hearst de-
clares that he will 10 longer recognize
as a friend the man who hit him with
an axe.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

These men Of the west are not fanatics,
they are not even radicals at heart. True.
many are led astray by the siren songs OF
false prophets, but from no evil intent
and through no fault Of their own. They
hear no other voices. The self-se kim
~demogogue is omnipresent and indefatig.
able. lie Is out and about. speaking here,
there, and everywhere, winning popularity
for himself and his specious WITNESSES,
while the Thoughtful sluoent OF affirs groatns
from lis closet over the ignorance of the
mass 81 The inevitable consequence Is
that which ever ensues from the constant
dropping Of water upon a stone. Hearing
nothing to the contrary, is It in any way
Furp ising that thousands, perhaps mil
lions, cf our countrymen have been Induced
10 believe that practically all who live in
eastern cities are mere v~ultures seeking to
feast upon the product Of others?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

T. Fortune Ryan might give 49,
600 10 the Bryan fund in his own
name and another $4,000 in the name
OF John Doe or Richard Roe.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Another original Rubens" has been
discovered. The artist who is paint
ing original Rubens appears to be
working overtime.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

IF the donkey IS to be retired as
the emblem Of the democratic party,
why not give the Parrot a trial.?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Candidate Kern says Bryan is GER
tain to be elected, All of those In
diana men take naturally to the pro-
duction OF fiction.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The prohibitionlsts adopted a plat
form against all strong drinks and
then declared their fondness for the
Chain dish.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

1T is a shame TO lie to candidates"
says the Birmingham Ags-Herald,
Still, it might hurt their feelings more
to tell them the truth.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Jacob A. Riis refused to dine with
the king OF Sweden because Mrs. Rils
was not invited. The name OF Mr.
Riis' new book IL not announced.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

us Bryan MASKING overtures to
Hearst because he likes him." asks
the Boston Globe. Oh, no, but. because
ho fears him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

An American consul reports a great
demand for American windmills in In
dia. It's too bad, CT course, but they
can not be spared until after Novem-
Der 3.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

John Temple Graves calls Mr..
Bryan the guardian of the democratic
party. That's all right. The party
needs a guardian.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Congressman Kitchen of North Car
DINA is trying 10 break into the
gubcrnatorial parlor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

"Hobson is not taken seriously in
Japan" says Ambassador O'Brien. The
Japanese and the Americans are very
much alike on some propositions.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

A New Jersey man who claims to
have been bitten 200 times by dogs
is displaying symptoms of getting mad
about 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Senator Plat admits that he is old
enough to know v%ettsr, but his train
ing and temperament are against a
change.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The sale Of Omaha bonds to Ne
braska investors IS "a splendid exam
pie Of the home industry spirit.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Mrs. Newbride-Have YOU ever tried one
of my pies, Judge Jones7
JrdEe-I never did, but / dare say they
they deserve it.-Harper's Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The Washington Post has an en-
thustastic editorial, entitled. "A Win
ming Washington Ceam." 1t refers to
the drill team of he Shriners, not to
the base ball team.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
Nature Supplies the Braeer.

Judging by the great sine Of one crop
Etsr another. It SEEMS a. n old Mother
Earth were trying TO put Eunns backbOaa h
the E~sfut-heartea Of this land
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Mr.. Hearst declares that he has lost
faith even in, the integrity of the
democratic leader and Mr.. Bryan has
not mustered enough courage to ask
him why.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

II It is going to make Philadelphia
FEEL any better, let us agree once for
all that Betty Ross made the flag.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

1t is stated that beth Mr.. Bryan and
judge Parker will take the stump.
For a joint debate?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION:

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION:
State of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS:
George y. TZschuck. treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing company, being. duly
sworn. says that the actual number OF
full and complete copies Of The Daily,
Morning, Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month of June, 1908, was as
follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Pearly Gates has announced his can
didacy on the democratic ticket for
congressman from West Virginia. The
voters are preparing to give Pearly
Gates a lar.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
WESTERN MAN THE AMERICAN.
Eastern Sees and Feels the
Real Article.

Editor Harvey in Hsrper's Weekly.
We have been deeply impressed during
the last week by what we believe to be
a vital truth. 1t is this: Despite constant
manifestation OF seeming vagaries, the
western man Is the true American. No
honest mind cain fail to recognize the
wholesomeness OF the atmosphere which
envelops these big, lean. bronzed. stalwart
sons Of Anak; none can question the full
sine rity Of purpose indicated by the hearty
grasp Of hand, the raightforward gaze
from the cloar eyes, none can contemplate
without regret the utter misconccption
OF the spirit Of this community which per-
vades the east.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Village Lounger-Mr. links seems unre-
hitting In his correspondence with his
vile up here.
Villase Postmistress-Yes, ! don't notice
ne sends her many money orders. -Phila
delphia Press.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

DR.. Wiley, the government chemist,
asserts that poor bread is the
of most of the divorces. The good
doctor has apparently overlooked pie.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

NO II IS mot the west that is responsible
Tor tie prevailing misapprehenslrn between
the sections, it is the east. And 1t Is up
TO the really broad-mirded and patr'o.,c
men of the seaboard, whom we hear con-
stantly bewailing menaciing cond lions, o
best'r themselves and come west in the
flesh, and respond in kind to the hearty
welcome which invariably awaits them. For
ourselves, we say emplatically that we
nave no apprehension of amy serious dis
ester overtaking the republic so long as
these strong-hearted, pure-minded men
who have been treading m our toes for The
last week continue TO b. as they are
They are good mem. They arc not given
over to prejudice; they want to reason.
and lack not candor in admitting them.
selves to be in the wrong when fairly con-
WINGED. And while they require iinforma-
ton respecting their fellow countrymen,
their need is far less than that of the
thousands of easterners who assume the
'what's-the-use' attitude and classify all
Westerners as crainks.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

The reason why EASTERN men Of parts
60 not come west ana allay impressions
which really are false is sufficien l. OBJ
vicus. They are not narrow, as is so often
charged; they are simply lazy and com
fortabIy Indifferent h any obl ga ion thai
is not pressing or immediate. 1t does mo
suffice to rejoin that western men Of like
'alibre do not make themselves known n
the east. Nothing would pl ase them bet
ter, but, unfortunately, bitter experience
has taught them that they Cannot eet tn,
KIND of hearing they care for. They Cal
and do ocCas onaly go and sreak in Cooper
union, but how many OF the sold citizens
whose attention they desire and deserve are
ever there to listen?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

""EN UUI UT n,
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
p~orarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
as often Al requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

You rich men are very liable to be criti-
cised for your campaign expenses"
NO. answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, there
tions. What we're criticised for lie trying
to find out what we get for our money -
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
MERRY JINGLEs.

New Reporter Cbreathlessly)-I've got a
hot storvl
City Editor Oanguidly)-From the weather
man ?-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

Entered at omaha postoffice as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

They say the SUN has enough heat To
last for 100000 years.
How long7'
For $40 0,OOO years"
Then what's the use OF me taking a two
weeks vacation?' Louisville Courier
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Again we say. The western man is the
true American. He has the fine spirit,
whose outputs are energy, far play, and
kindness.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

VICTOR RosEwATER, EDITOR.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

FOUNDED BY EDWARD RosEwArER
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-22

Departing Guests-we've had simply de-
lightful time!
Hostess-l'm so glad. At the same time
/ regret that the storm kept all OF our best
people away.-Brooklyn Life.
Visitor-I say. landlord. your food f.
worse than It was last year.
Landlord-Imposslble. sirl - ST. Louis
Times.
Did l understand you to say that all
rum selling has been stopped in your
Not at all. / merely said II was
strictly prohibited. "-Philadelphia Pres.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-07-17
REAGAS-HAYES BONANZA.
Most of Ore VIII Run More Than So
900 Per Ton-Taken From Large
Ledge in New Drift.

SEVEN TROUGHS, July 1.-THE
attention OF the district has been at
tracted TO the Mazuma Hills proper
ties during the last few days by a
series of unusually important events.
The famous Reagan-Hayes lease Is
making what is believed To be its
banner high grade shipment this
week. Thirty tons are being loaded
on wagons, and while all the rock is
very rich, most of II consists Of a
consignment of picture rock that will
bring the average value up To an un-
heard OF figure Mr.. Hayes is to ac-
company the shipment to the smelter
and Mr.. Reagan explains that this
was made necessary by the fact that
the rock will average $500 a ton
in value. 1t is not known whether
Mr. Reagan meant that the entire
shipment would maintain This high
average. Sixty sacks were put up in
especially prepared packages, and are
regarded almost as bullion ship
ment. Ii was feared that there would
be too great loss of the yellow
metal in the ordinary sacks. Stop
ing is actively going on at the Rea-
gan-Hayes lease, and much of the
ore that has been taken out during
the last Two days is most sensa-
tional grade of picture rock.
In the Mazuma Hills mine one of
he richest ore shoots was encoun-
tered last night on the lower Wine
level. or $40 feet from the apex of
the hill, in depth. This same shoot
had been formerly opened up in the
upper and lower tunnels. and is one
of the most wonderful picture rock
bodies In the Seven Troughs district.
II is from 20 to 80 feet long. re-
veals breast of ore from four to
five feet wide five to ten inches of
which is picture rock. and now shows
a vertical height Of $40 feet for stop
ing
The hoist of the Prior-Chadbourne
lease. a control of which was re-
Gently bought by Minneapolis capital
lists. arrived on the ground yesterday
and will be Immediately installed.
This lease adioins the Reagan-Hayes
lease ON the north and contains tne
same vein system,