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Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The banking business and politics do not
usually go well together. but the banker
cannot well keep out Of our American poll
tics when his business is so constantly
brought into 1t.
In the financial political questions which
have been forced to the front, one FREEDOM
mating feature may always be diseerned
Power and place are sought for by the Of
fering Of some financial advantage to one
set of individuals at the expense and cost
of another set.
First, we had the free coinage of silver
at the ratio of sixteen to one. The basis
of this agreement was ~bimetalism. There
was nothing wrong in the idea of bimetal-
ism itself. Some OF the ablest political
economists who have ever written support
it. No one could be censured for holding
these views; in many respects they were
commendable and seemed to have right on
their side. 1T was here that the skillful
manipulation could get in his work, and Mr..
Bryan made the best of 1t.
But while eloquently picturing the
beauties OF blmetalism-for the subject
presented large opportunities for the mere
word painter, and met a sympathetic
chord in thousands of minds-he did not in
his heart care one fig for bimetalism. The
practical point in his mind was to make
the debtor class understand that his pam
acea for their burdens would under the
form of law relieve them Of more than one
half of their debts, with no expenditure of
either labor or brains to accomplish IL.
The creditors, of course, would lose ex-
actly what the debtors would gain.
Silver had been demonetlsed In 1878 or
thereabouts; this was the burden OF his
song and was a real fact. In order to re-
monetise It by fixing a ratio, instead OF
doing as Mr.. Jefferson had suggested under
almost identical conditions-going into the
market and finding what the ratio should
be-he declared for the free coinage OF sill
yer at the arbitrary ratio of sixteen 10
one, when the true ratio was about thirty
four to one. This he knew would mean the
reputation Of public and private debts to
the extent OF more than one-half, for under
his own assertions every debt contracted
since 1873 had been contracted in gold.
Mr.. Bryan has never disavowed this fall
lacy. He insisted upon its repetition in
the democratic platform of 1900 and pro-
tested vehemently against its elimination
from the democratic platform of 1904. He
cannot even now be induced TO say that If
elected president he would enforce the ma
tional law, which requires the maintenance
OF parity between the two moneys. For all
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
personal NOTES.

W New Jersey burglars have been sent
to prison for seventeen years. Jersey justice
seems TO be on a sprint to catch up with
its reputation.
A swindler of Philadelphia lawyers has
been sent to prison. Doubtless he deserved
It. However, none will deny the man pos
sesses elements of genius.
One OF the grievances Of Mrs. Clara
Black OF Chicago, who sued for a divorce,
was that she was compelled every morning
to curl her husbands long, silky mustache.
Congressman Adam Bede, who appears
defeated for denomination in Minnesota,
has a wife named Eve. The most famous
couple bearing these names in many cen
turtles.
Frightened hens while on the wing lay
eggs that drop directly into the laps of
scurrying autoists near Bayonne, N. j. The
farmers are trying to ave their product
by attaching suitable receptacles to the
nervous hens.
The statement is made that within a
circle of about 100 miles radius from the
city OF P%ittsburg the present drouth has
already inflicted losses amounting to $30,-
10000 and is adding to that sum $4,000
a day.
After devotins nearly three months to
the exploration OF Labrador Eugene Delano
OF New York and Clark Washburn OF Chi
cage have reached ST. Johns, N. F.. on the
mail steamer. Delano and Washburn pene-
trated Labrador from the sea coast to the
famous Grand Falls, one OF the greatest
cascades in the world. The only party OF
Americans who ever made the trip pre-
viously was one headed by Henry Bryant
OF Philadelphia, in 1882.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

houSdS lily Times lnd.).
Have you wondered why Mr.. Bryan
should show instant and keen resentment
when the president, the other day, praised
Mr.. Taft and predicted that he would make
a great president?
If so, did 1t occur to you that Mr.. Bryan
was envious of Mr.. Taft's record and Jeal-
Gus of Mr.. Roosevelt's championship OF
the Taft cause?
Well. think for a minute what an meal
culable advantage it would be to Mr..
Bryan II along with his personal popularity
and his plausible campaigning he had such
a record as that of Mr.. Taft to back
him up!
Consider what Mr.. Taft has done as
judge of a high court, as head Of the War
department, as governor general of The
Philippines, as special diplomat to Rome,
as an emlHsary to China and Japan, as an
adjuster OF the difficulties that arose In
the construction of the Panama canal! No
man, outside OF the presidency itself, could
hope to give a better demonstration Of
presidential capacity than Mr.. Taft has
given.
The people have almost invariably elected
their presidents on records of performance,
not on promises OF performances. Look
over the list and you will see that this
Is so.
Mr.. Bryan has no such record to show
the people. No one, neither a potential
person like President Roosevelt nor a
humber admirer, can dwell with pride on
what Mr.. Bryan has done for his country,
and, on the basis OF what he has done,
predict that he would make a great presl-
dent.
But the people can speculate, and do
speculate, az to the kind Of president he
would have made II he had been elected
In the past.
1t will be impossible to put out OF the
public mind what Mr.. Bryan might have
done II he had been elected In 1896. or in
1900, or what he might do in the future If
elected to the presidency in 1908.
Mr.. Taft must be judged very largely by
what he has done.
Mr.. Bryan must be judged very largely
by what he would have done If he had had
the chance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
THE AGE.

An Ohio woman has secured a d.
voree on the allegation that her hus-
band was in the habit of rising in the
middle Of the night to roll a cigarette
and smoke it. The court seems to
have gone a good way to discover a
cause for a divorce and To set a preee-
dent that, II generally followed by
judges who do not use coffin nails, :"
promises to upset the domestic rela-
lions OF the nation.
According to the report of the COM
missioner Of internal revenue, the
American people consumed $500. 900
cigarettes last year, or sixty cigarettes
for every man, woman and child in the
country, and the cigarettes were only
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Pertinent Question Put Up 60 the
Peerless for Answer.
Chicago Tribune (rep.).

chicago Tribune (rep).
The Tribune, though supporting Mr.. TAFT,
has also treated you Mr. Bryan fairly. We
gladly will give the widest publicity to your
reply TO the following questions. And We
are free to express an earnest hope tina we
are wrong and that you are right.
It is unpleasant TO harbor the thought,
even for a moment. that a man who as.
pires to be president Of the United States
would for an instant stoop TO purposely
mlslead.
The questions are:
l. II a republican senate would not submit
to Mr.. Teft's kindly suggestions concerning
labor legislation, how can you promise, OF
even intimate, that your election would re-
you say 1t would not do for Mr.. Taft7
2. How do you expect to secure any leEis-
lauon you are promising the people unless
senate and a republican congress, and at
the same time base your claim to the votes
OF the people upon the assumption hat the
policy7
The third question really involves the two
preceding:
3 We respectfully ask what legislation,
what remedies, what tariff reforms, what
anything, legislative, could you, a demo-
cratic president. give to the people without
the cooperation OF a republican senate?
The small politician and a part of the
press may be inclined to misquote and mis-
interpret the meaning of this letter. You
will not. The Tribune Is not claiming. as
you have, that the republican senate will
obstruct Just legislation. We do claim that
It will do its duty. But either you must
concede that the republican congress will
do what you conceive to be its duty, or
you must confess that, as president, you
will be utterly impotent.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Mr.. Bryan admits that he is worth
$150,00O, and wants to know how
much Speaker Cannon is worth. Now
there's a real paramount issue. How
much would Mr.. Bryan be worth If he
smoked as many cigars as Mr.. Can
non does, and how much would Mr..
Cannon be worth If he smoked no
more cigars than Toes Mr.. Bryan? The
people may not be able to rule, but
they would like to have information
on vital issues like that.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
KATY-DID VS.. KATY-DIDN'T.
Judge

l wish some sage or philosophic CD,
With knowledge Of the facts or some in~
~vention,
Would tell US what II was that Katy did
That causes all this eventide convention
1t must have been some very aWlul thlhs,,
Some sorry deed Of wlckedness lmmortal1
The way the danes posterlty doth sing
About IL every eve around my portal.
At set Of sun tn Alternatives begin,
Yet bring no evidence TO help the trial.
Then tother side for the defense puts in
A neyer-cnding chorus Of denial.
And so Il goes. They keep II up all night.
All thoughts Of rest or hope of verdict
scOrning,
with ne er an END OF any kline in sight
When routed from the forum by the morn
ing. ,
IL seems 10 be a foolish sort of row,
TITS sad 20 see so many thousands nettled,
When. II we knew the charge, perhaps some
how
II might be compromised or wholly settled.
At any rate, I'm full OF charity,
And all the bowling crowd can count
upon II,
Until the charges and proof are brought
IN not believe that Katy really done IT.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
FEARFUL WASTE.
Havoc Wrought by Forest Fires This
Year.
St Louis Times.

St. Louis Times.
The scourge of forest fires is making Its
annual visitation in Maine. The wooded
regions on the Northern Pacific slope have
been swept by fire. Minnesota, Wisconsin
and Michigan nave suffered enormous
losses. Forest fires have crossed the en-
tire northern tier OF states, Actual losses
cannot be stated, but a conservative esti-
mate OF the destruction, without figuring
the loss Of future development prevented,
reaches a sum that would provide the ma
ton with a navy Of first-class battleships,
Absolute prevention of forest fires is i'm
possible. But some measures could be
taken TO lessen the possibility Of fire.
There is no reason why a railroad should
be allowed 10 run a spark-spouting loco
motive through a forest when equipment
is available which will practically eliminate
the danger. There is no reason why per-
sons enjoying the privileges of camping
fishing or hunting should be permitted 10
build fires at will or throw matches about
with no regard or responsibility for the
-onseuuenc OF their act. There Is also
the preventive agency Of the fire patrol.
This branch OF the federal forest service
costs approximately $4,000 a year. But Il
protects I6s. 600. 900 acres OF forests and
every year prevents damage many times
the amount OF its salary roll. Similar pre-
ventive effort by the states and the enact
ment and enforcement OF competent for
estry laws are demanded TO check the an
nual waste.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
The Old ard the New Brran.

New York Evening Post Qnd.).
MIR. Bryan, in his Philadelphia state
ment, showed that Mr.. Taft's shot of the
day before had hit the mark. 1t has had
the interesting result of calling forth an
analysis of the old Bryan by the new
Bryan. Yet we fail, somehow, to find
that full and frank declaration of the new
Bryan's attitude on the old Bryan's eco
nomic vagaries which the occasion seems
to require. Does Mr.. Bryan still hold, for
instance, his former belief in free silver
coinage whenever political sentiment seems
to favor It.? We cannot tell. The money
question" Mr.. Bryan says, has been taken
out Of politics because Of the unexpected
discoveries of gold" What seems to rankle
particularly, however, is not the charge of
silence on his old beliefs, but the charge
of stiffness. He accuses me-" the inter-
view proceeds, of being changeable and
abandoning issues and forthwith govern
ment ownership of railways comes into
sight. On this, we are informed, the new
Bryan and the old Bryan are one. Neither
wanted II. II do not desire government
ownership; all that he ever said was that
government ownership would follow il the
railways prevent regulation Is II 90?
Who was 1t, then, that declared in Madison
Square Garden, on August so, 1906, Il have
already reached the conclusion that rail-
roads partake so much OF the nature of a
monopoly that they must ultimately become
public property and be managed by public
officials'-adding, by way of broader
elucidation, Il prefer to see only the
trunk lines operated by the federal govern
ment and the local lines by the several state
governments. Ii this was the language
Of a statesman shaken with regret at a
catastrophe which he felt himself helpless
to avert, one must admit that words we're
singularly Ill chosen.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The city officials who are coming to
Omaha to attend the convention of the
American League of Municipalities will
find such entertainment as no other
city aver gave them. Not hat Omaha
makes a special boast of its greater
hospitality, but we have here the only
Ak-Sar-Ben festivities to be found in
the world, inc these will be in full
bloom for the visiting city fathers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
Settling UP south Dakota.

Tn western half of South Dakota is
yielding remarkable agricultural products.
1t is only within the last two years, since
the construction Of through railroad lines
from the Missouri river to the Black Hills,
that settlers have poured into that region
in large numbers. They are steadily trans
forming the former great cattle range into
a farming district, and thus far have met
with great success In their operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Willis ]. Abbott is getting eloquent
in asserting that Mr.. Bryan has made
his money honestly, a statement which
has not been disputed. Mr.. Abbott
evidently remembers that good old
German adage, Whose bread 1 eat,
his song I'll sing"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The weather man is slowly siding
up to the cooler spout. II he has any
rains to dispose Of he will please get
rid Of them early, BECAUSE King Ak
Sar-Ben requires several days Of sun
shine in the very near future.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
The OId-YounE Spirit,

81 LOUIS Globe-DemocIdN.
At the Fairgrounds congress Governor
Hughes said; The successful worker must
nave the spirit of play in his heart. and
the successful man is only a boy with a
mans experience" The governor has lately
shown a range OF expression that makes
him one OF the most interesting speakers
OF the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Hall Caine has criticised a reporter
for quoting him as using slang. Next
thing you know some reporter will
quote William Dean Howells as using
English.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Mr.. Walter Johnson of the big Sixth
writes to Secretary Junkin to inquire
how he can divest himself Of a burden
some nomination for congress in that
district. Mr.. Johnson is in much the
same position as Mr.. Berge and others.
He sought for nomination by both
democrats and populists, but received
only the populist endorsement, which
he now wants to get rid Of. The
process is very simple. All Mr.. John
son needs to do is to stultify himself
by violating the pledge he made when
he filed as a candidate. This will per-
NIT the populist committee of the big
Sixth to meet and nominate as Mr..
Johnson's successor on the populist
ticket the candidate of the democrats.
The process is very easy, but it ought
to leave a bad taste In the mouth of
any man of honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Mrs. William Aston says that many
New York society functions are on a
level with the circus. II lie difficult
to understand why she should go out
OF her way to throw rocks at the cir
one
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
UnassaiIabIe Prosperity.
New York Tribune.

NVW IUIh IIIDuHe'
The harvests OF 1908 will be we'll up to
the average of the last ten years, and the
high prices prevailing will give the farmer
a fuller return than usual. The prosperity
of the agricultural classes, scarcely at
fected by last falls panic, continues I'M
abated and unassailable.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The street cleaning force is showing
~commendable activity just at present
and it is hoped that Commissioner
Flynn can spare enough time from
Dahlman politics during the carnival
period to keep the local thoroughfares
In ~presentable condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

hands Of Brother-in-Law Tom. He is
thoroughly accustomed to being turned
down by the democrats, having had
the experience three times before.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The champagne crop is unusually
short this year, but the cheering in
formation comes as an offset that the
sauerkraut crop will be bigger han
usual.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

"Chimmie Fadden" Townsend is run.
ming for congress on the democratic
ticket in New Jersey. The democrats
still like their little joke.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
Try the BETTER way.
WASHINGTON Herald.

The next time you find yourself Inclined
to abuse the telephone girl, just pull down
the little lever to the left Of the transmitter,
and hold it down until you nave finished.
1t will relieve your mind quite as we'll. and
won't hurt anybody's feelings.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The chief objection to the bank de-
post guaranty system is that 1t pro-
poses to take one mans property to
pay another's debts.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Mr.. Bryan made no claim to being
Mr.. R~ooseyelt's heir, in his speech at
Hartford. Mr.. Bryan has had expe-
rience in trying to establish his heir
ship under the laws of Connecticut.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
Question Readily Answered.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.

OF. IUuIs HIODt-DtIhOCIdI.
Mr.. Bryan asks h the republican
party has done for the farmers. 1t has
given them a chance to help knock out the
fallacies of Bryan, and has made a clean
score of 1t so far.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Boss" Croker and Senator Plat
are said to nave C worked together
to secure the passage of a libel law.
Just as IL either of them could be IL
beled.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
A Secret Revealed.

Baltimore American.
An army expert declares that blondes are
more inclined to crime than brunettes.
Naturally, the former are persons Of lighter
principles.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Lewis S~tuyvessnt Chanler is the
democratic candidate for governor of
New York. Aside from having a
"bar'l," little is said about his quail
hcations for the position.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The Omaha d~ouble-ender says the
Dahlmanite braves are all behind the
ticket. ~, indeed! and they are
armed with knives, hatchets and ham
mers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
A TIP Within Reach
Chicago News

Maybe II the campaign committee will go
out to buy enough meat and provisions to
last a healthy family over Sunday it will
understand why contributions to the cam
paign fund lag along the way.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

There never was a miracle and
lever will be one" says a Chicago pro-
~fessor, who evidently does not believe
that Mr.. Bryan will be elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

A Washington dispatch says that
the customs officials are puzzled over
what to do with the bay rum. Why
not consult a barber?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Everything is harmonious and peace
full in the Douglas county democratic
camp. If you don't believe 1t ask Sec
rotary Bergman of the J%acksonians.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
Down 10 the Main Point.

In nearly every newspaper In the country
ars solemn editorials In explanation OF the
Maine election. The crux Of the matter Is
that It was not the main election al all.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Why does not some proud parent
make a bid for fame by naming the
baby after a vice. presidential candi-
date?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The theatrical outlook is not prom
Using. In addition to a famine In cho-
rus girls. New York now reports a
marked scarcity of hams.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
Some Lambs, Wool Located.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
a dozen or two Of the lambs who strayed
into Wall street will be interested to learn
that John w. Gates has bought a set Of
finger bowls with 5000 Of their money.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Practically all of the freight cars
of the country are in commission,
which spells a democratic vote short
age
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
Noticed IL, Have YOuT
Piftahurg niapatch

IIbtspuTB DiSpdtCH'
The difference between the alrships and
the price of meat is that the airships are
more successful in the act Of coming down.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Mr.. Hearst is getting so much fun
out of critieising Nr. Bryan that he
apparently has forgotten that he is
supporting Hisgen.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Mr.. Bryan is worth more in dollars
and cents than he is as a candidate
for the presidency of the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Apple growers report that the fruit
is very free from worms this year.
Then look out for a shortage of the
cider output p
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Mr.. Bryan is recovering from the
boils on his neck but his breaking
out around the mouth is as bad as
ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The observation-disclosures You
Can't Vote" signs are about ripe.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Even the Wrlghts do not seem able
to keep their %aeroplanes Wright side
up.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

President Roosevelt may take the
stump for Mr.. Taft and, in that way,
stump Bryan
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

A magazine writer advises folks to
study Greek. What's the use when
we black our own shoes?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Returns Indicate that France lost
out in the Morocco primaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Why is it that a person with an ar
tlstic temperament usually has an in
artistic temper?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21
MIRTHFUL

II wonder why Indians, who are SO
notoriously treaeherous' choose a pip as
Possibly because they know their
pledges are apt to go up in smoke
Baltimore American
Binks-I tell you. the foreigner pays the
spinks-well, would you kindly send for
him? l have a notification that mine Is
due.-Cleveland Leader.
wuz John d. Rockefeller.
Saymold storey told we I could smell
kerosene on that cheese you wuz eatin'
yist-day.-Chicago Tribune.
Say, Bill" said the burglar to his pal,
this paper says we overlooked a package
of bills amounting to $1,000"
Amt the deprayity Of the rich some
ceive that way. l seen them bills. They
wasn't even receipted." Philadelphia
Ledger.
Popleigh-Our baby is cutting teeth.
singleton-s9? Is the little fellow hav-
PopieighEoh, no; his mother and my
self are having all the trouble.-Chicaso
News.
Some of the greatest minds in the coun-
try are now at work on the problem of
improving farm conditions"
that's one trouble bout farmin'. Too
many of us want to be workin' our minds
Std O. workin' our LAND. washington
Star.
Collector-Thls bill has been running
twenty-five years.
Scraggs-What bill?
Collector-The one in my hand, Of
course.
ScrAggs-Thanks. | thought maybe you
| meant the one on your coat. l see that
you are wearing a campaign button
Puck.
my DEAR said he, 'it's almost inpos-
sIble to lease a house for a shorter term
than one year nowadays, so 10 protect my
"Ask. me what, Georgo?" inquired the
brlde-to-be.
agree not to seek a divorce until
the expiration OF the first years lease
Catholic Standard and Times.
$50 you have determined upon q public
career said Senator Sorghum
Yes" answered the confident youth
(Which shall / seek, riches OF fameF
Take either that comes your way ana
be thankful, II you're rich you can hlIe
people TO write articles about you, and II
you're famous you can write EN- you
self and sell 'em."-Washington star
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

Wonder IL Mr.. Bryan thinks the
people rule" in the democratic party
in New York?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

The straw hat recognizes no unwrit-
ten law concerning the date of its re-
tirement.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-21

No democrat has had nerve enough
to express regret that his party did
not win in 1895.