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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The activities of the Commercial
club along all lines that tend to the
building up of Omaha have been such
as seem to make the desired 1000 for
membership an easy proposition. The
club was never in a better condition or
more active mood and surely deserves
the support of all who are interested
in the growth of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

If Mayor Jim could only swing his
lariat over the state as he does over
local oficeholders he would have little
trouble getting that nomination. The
difficulty he encounters is that Berge
and Shallenberger are not on the
Omaha pay roll.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
YEARS FnREIGN TRADE.

Despite the industrial and CONNER
the last six or seven months OF the
fiscal year ending with June 80, 1908,
the trade balance for the year, in favor
of the United States, was the largest
in the country's history, being In
excess of $666,OOO 600, or more than
81, 600, 900 a day. The closing month
of the fiscal year showed a neat gain
in both imports and exports, holding
a hint of a general resumption of nor
NAL conditions in the foreign trade.
The combined imports and exports for
the twelve months were $3,055, 00O,-
900, being a decrease of nearly $780,
900, 900 from the record of the former
fiscal year, but the decrease was al
most entirely in imports. The de-
crease in exports from the former year
was but $40, 900, 900.
Analysis shows that the depression
existing throughout the country served
to slightly increase the export of man
ufactured products, while the exports
OF ~foodstuffs were unusually large.
But this same influence of commercial
depression worked quickly and effec-
lively in reducing importations, with
the net result of leaving to the credit
of the country the largest balance of
exports ever recorded. Only once be-
fore has such a balsnce-above $780,
900, OOO-been closely approached, and
that was in 1901, when the balance
was 1864, 600, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Philadelphia Record.

The consumer has no friends. Every
body can get rich by getting a few cents
from the consumer. One cent is a trifle.
but one cent from every person in the
United States would make $3.50, coo. 1t
would do anyone a whole lot Of good to
get nearly a million dollars, and it would
only be one cent from every person in the
United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
of wind.
New York Tribune.

1t is announced that the democratic ma
tional committee will employ no spell
binders" this year. Mr.. Bryan will talk
into the photograph, and The Commoner
will be circulated for campaign literature.
But is not such a monopolistic program
antagonistic to the Denver platforms
declaration that no monopoly ought to con-
troll more than 50 per cent of any line of
output?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

wouldn't II be a joke on the repub-
lican party If Mr.. Bryan should carry
Pennsylvania asks the Jacksonville
Times-Union. Yes, indeed, and also a
joke on Pennsylvania.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Tom Taggart is given credit for the
nomination of Kern for vice president.
Tom evidently remembers when Mr..
Kern defended him when he was
charged with running a gambling
house at French Lick.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The Fire and Police board is o
being attacked from another angle by
the social service" committee of the
Ministerial union. Governor Sheldon
will be given an opportunity to share
with the commissioners the burden of
reform" for Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
A CheerIng Announcement.
Philadelphia Press,

Cheer up! A scientist proclaims that
the problem before the next generation
will be TO keep from freezing. Tina is a
consolatory thought In weather like this.
But stay! Perhaps by that blessed time
the present generation will be facing the
converse problem-elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The commercial agencies report a
marked dizziness in the cooperage in
dustry. Even the politicians are COM
planning of the shortage in the number
of 'bar'ls."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The era of good feeling between Lin
coin and Omaha deserves encourage
ment. Business men of both commu-
mites should plan now to keep the ball
rolling.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Charles w. Morse has repaid some
thing like s25O,OOO OF the money lost
through his failure in business. The
Morse code should be more popular.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

the same price It commanded in 1896.
while wheat has enhanced its value by
more than 100 per cent. This is prob
ably the reason why the sacred ratio
was abandoned along with some OF the
other heresies taught in Coins school
of finance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The new street overseer of Boston is
named Emerson, but he is not the EN-
erson about whom the Bostonians talk
30 much and know so little.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
CIinginE to Their Jobs.
Chicago Record-Herald.

chicago R"ecord-Herald,
The election Of United States senators by
popular vote is recommended by several
political parties, but the United States
senate continues to stubbornly refuse to be
converted to the idea.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

AS for supporting the democratic
candidate this year, Mr.. Hearst begs
leave to remark in plain words that h
has no use for "a chameleon candidate
III changes the color of his political
opinion with every varying u Of OPP
portunism."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The Bees correspondent who thinks
hat Krug park will be needed for a
cemetery should cheer up. Conditions
in Omaha are such as require live ones,
not dead ones
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
Lamentations of the rich.
Philadelphia Ledger

When Fish was frozen out OF Illinois
Central there was much sympathy for him,
but he loses 1t all by bemoaning the sorry
lot of the rich man reduced to a mere $780,
600 a year.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
Cause for Amusement.
New York World.

In view OF the eagerness with which
campaign managers solicited their con-
tributions only a few years ago, the cor
porations must be amazed at their virtu-
Gus moderation merely because Of a change
in public opinion toward tainted money.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Candidate Kern advised his neigh
bors TO read both the democratic and
republican platforms carefully and
then cast intelligent votes. Mr.. Taft
will appreciate Mr.. Kern's good work
for the republican ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
No Damage Done.
Eagle,

Judge Gray admits that he was on the
point of obtaining an injunction against
those who were using his name at Denver.
He could not, however, prove that they had
done to him any injury.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Baltimore American.
Russia is about to double-track the Siber-
ian railroad, and this country will furnish
the rails. That is a prosperity item for the
United States, and maybe also for Russia.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

BY cutting his speech Of acceptance
iown to a few thousand words Mr..
Taft has cinched the vote of the tele-
graph editors.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Democrats should not remain
apart" says Colonel Watterson. Still
when they get together there is usually
a hurry call for the police.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Rest is a wonderful beautifer,"
says an exchange. Perhaps, but the
politicians will not allow many of us
to have one.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
Endorsing Candidate Kern, the At

Endorsing Candidate Kern, the At
lanta Journal says:
A mar who could entertain strong con-
victions in favor of the gold standard in
1896 is a man whose courage and clearness
Of vision may safely be relied upon.
Whatever Mr.. Kern's strong con-
victions" on the money question may
have been in 1896, he is on record
as voting for Bryan and free silver
that year
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

or course, under the rules, Mr.. A.
Nonymous will be allowed to o n
tribute more than 500 to the Bryan
fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

One thing Mr.. Bryan will miss this
year, and that is his opportunity to
point to the sympathy between wheat
and silver. Silver Is selling at about
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The council and the gas company
are about to lock horns over the quail
ity OF gas. Just where the consumer
comes in does not appear.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Mr.. Bryan says he will carry Tam
many without any trouble. He will
start with a heavy load II he under
lakes to carry Tammany.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Ten days still remain in which the
aspirantS can get in their application
'or office, The outlook promises a
busy time.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Mr.. Bryan objected to being nomi-
mated on Friday. Still Tuesday is Mr..
Bryan's unlucky day, at least he has
always been defeated on Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Lloyd's is offering insurance against
the election of Mr.. Bryan. Lloyd's
Is famous for its luck in picking safe
risks.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

OF course, the corporation that
wants to give the democratic commit
tee a big donation will naturally look
for a side entrance.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

II know what defeat is" says Gov
ernor johnson of Minnesota. He has
no advantage in that respect over
Colonel Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Kerosene is now being touted as a
cure for snakebite. Fishermen, how
ever, will cling to the old remedy
which is taken internally.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

The Society for the Prevention OF
Unnecessary Noises may as we'll take
a vacation until the second week in
November.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Judge Parker is going to spend some
time on the Pacific coast. Probably
he is hoping to find the man who voted
for him out there in 1904.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Luther Burbank should reconsider
his determination to enter politics.
There are already too many grafters
in that game.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

VIII Tammany's contribution be
marked tainted" this year?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

h laborer in the city and the
farmer in the country will soon be told
hat the safety Of the republic depends
lpon his vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION:
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County S.:
George y. T~zschuck, 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, 1905, was as
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

WHEN OUT OF Town.
HuoscriberS leaving the city tenn
%DorariIy should have The ne.
m"i'cd 10 them. Address will he
changed as often al requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23
SMILING

The flnancier had been invited to con.
tribute to the campaign fund. Ten thou
sand is the INIT, remarked the solicitor.
Huh, returned the financier. II
couldn't sit in a little game like that. Ten
thousand would be just about a respecta.
BILE ante. Better take fifty thousand"
Never rejoined the solicitor, never
except in five separate checks. "-Philadel.
phia Ledger.
What we want said the enthusiast. "s
some ringing speeches.
Yes answered the man who is collect
ing. campaign funds. some speeches that
Will make the cash register ring. wash
ington Star.
What are you forever kicking for &
raise in salary for?' asked the first clerk.
Yes replied the other.
We'll, aim you satisfied"
Sure, but l don't want the boss to know
Il or he may cut me down. "-Catholic
STANDARD and Times.
Coakley-Did you ever notice that the
average poet in describing a winter land
scape always speaks of its mantle of
Joakley-Quite naturally. too. That man.
tie OF snow is the lands cape.-Philadel-
phia Press.
Dad, said the white-faced lad, how
many cigars does It take to hurt a boy?'
How many have you smoked?"
One
"That's the number" said dad, and.
Lahihb, uoNh NHe Sidp- from Denlnd the
door, he soon convinced the boy that he
was right.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Baker-How did you find out their stock
was watered?
Barker-I dabbled in it.-Life.
people don't seem to see as many sea
serpents as they used to- remarked the
guest.
No" answered the summer landlord.
81 don't know whether to attribute It to
local option or the pure food law.
ington Star.
II understand that the young man WHO
calls on you was stroke oar at his college
last year?'
Yes, papa, and you've no idea how row
ing strengthens the arms. Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

"What we want said the enthusiast, "s
some ringing speeches.
Yes answered the mar who is collect
ing campaign funds. "some speeches that
will make the cash register ring. Wash.
ington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Baker-How did you find out their stock
was watered?
Barker-I dabbled in it.-Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

That's the number said dad, and.
taking down the strap from behind the
door, he soon convinced the boy that he
was right.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Dad" said the white-faced lad, how
many cigars does It take to hurt a boy? p"
How many have you smoked?'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

81 understand that the young man WHO
calls on you was stroke oar at his college
last year?"
Yes, papa, and you've no idea how row
ing strengthens the arms. Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

What are you forever kicking for q
raise in salary for?' asked the first clerk.
You're. getting a good salary, amt your
Yes" replied the other.
We'll, amt you satisfied"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

People don't seem to see as many sea
serpents as they used to-" remarked the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

No" answered the summer landlord,
81 don't know whether to attribute Il to
local option or the pure food law."-Wash-
ington Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Entered at omaha postoffice as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Coakley-Did you ever notice that the
average poet in describing a winter land
scape always speaks of its mantle of
enpuy9''
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

Sure, but l don't want the boss to know
1t or he may cut me down. "-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

In particular would have been thought of
II. Mr.. Bryan enters the political contest.
as he has done in two other national cam
paigns, with the electoral votes of the cot
ton states as good as already cast for him.
II Is the trampling upon the rights Of free
speech and of the press which has placed
the democracy in unquestioned control OF
the several states Of that section. But in
the north the spirit Of fair play is Just as
clear and strong as the spirit of political
unfairness and oppression is in the south.
And the incident at Lincoln, while hurting
the cause OF Bryan in that town and radi-
ating out over the state to his hurt, goes
merely to emphasize the fact that the peo-
pie Of Nebraska, like those Of the north
in general, will not tolerate the mob spirlt
in dealing with the embIems OF any polit-
ical party.
st. Paul Republican; A storm has been
stirred up over the entire state by the
cutting of a Taft banner, which was
erected by the republican state committee
on the main street of LiRcoln. There is
70 doubt but that the city Of Lincoln is
rsing Bryan as an advertising feature.
and the hotel keepers, back drivers, street
car companies and saloons are contemplat-
ing a rich harvest from visiting delegations
In order to make the most Of this they
are inclined to make the republicans OF
the capital keep still about any other
candidate. And so when a Taft banner
was erected there they became very
earnest about It, and some one mlstook this
protest for revolutionary act, and cut II
down. But the fact is Nebraska Is a re-
publican state. Lincoln cannot have its
cake and eat 1t. II the commerclalism Of
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-23

VICTOR RosEwATER. EDITOR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10
THE WEATHER. Washington, Oct. 0.-For Alabama; FaIr and warmer Saturday and sun- day, light variable winds

any reason for the accident. The fire- man claims that neither he nor the engineer saw the red lights.
 The United States steamer Black Warrior is at the wreck gathering up the cotton and what lumber can be saved. There are four box cars and an engine under the wreck that went over to-day. they having gone over several years ago.
 The box cars will be removed as soon' as can be done, with the hope that the body of the engineer will bc released and will rise to the surface.
 John Charles. the negro fireman. saved his life by jumping and catch ing to the bridge before the train reached the ci1asm.
 Mfr Wilson. the bridgeman. has held the position for number of years and has been considered one of the most careful men In the service and not before since he has been watching at the bridge. has an accident occurred. The ill-fated train was In charge of Conductor W. A. Cobb. of Selma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10
MISS WOODS DIES
 OF A NEW DISEASE

Charlotte. N C. Oct. 9.-Fellagra. the rare disease which Is baffling the physicians of this country, claimed it's third victim here today when Miss Sue Woods. 30 years old of Meridian. Miss. daughter of Justice Woods, of the Supreme Court of Mississippi, died at the Presbyterian Hospital.
 Miss Woods had been under obser- vation and treatment at the local hos- pital for three weeks and physicians have travelled many miles to view the unfortunate woman and take oppor- tunity to study the strange malady.
 Dr. A. W. Babcock. of Columbia. S. C., who is making speciality of the disease, and recently returned from Italy where he investigated the mal- adv, as 1t exists among the peasantry of that country. held clinic ~for the visiting and local physicians here. pr. Babcock states that there are prob ably 200 cases of the malady in the southern States, but 1t Is only recently that it has been definitely diagnosed.
 TWO of the fatalities occurring here within a month. were of well known citizens. The disease is directly trace abIe to diseased corn and is found to he non communicable,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10
HAS HEART DISEASE
COL. WILLIAM v. STEWART TO BE
 RETIRED.
Army Retiring Honra Which Has Been Investigating Colonel Stewards Condition Concludes its
 WorI<--aesult not

E Washington, Oct. s.--The Army Re. tlring Board which has been investi- gating the condition of the health of Col. Vim. F. Stewart. the so-called Fort Grant exile" concluded It's work today, and while the result was not ofhcfaIIy made public. 1t is quite well understood that the board found Col onel Stewart to be so seriously af- hicted with valvular disease of the heart, as to incapacitate him for active service in the army.
 The finding which has been agreed upon will be reported to the Secretary of War tomorrow and it Is considered probable that Colonel Stewards retire ment by the President will follow. If not retired Colonel Stewart would still have more than four years Of active service and as he Is one of the oldest oficers of the artillery corps, his friends contend that he would stand good chance of reaching the grade or Brigadier General. If retired he will receive .three-fourths of his regular pay, or about $4oO per month
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10
TAFT COMING SOUTH.
Then He VIII Go To Washington To
 See Roosevelt.

Then He VIII GO To Washington 10
 See Roosevelt.
 Cincinnati, o. Oct. 9-W. H. Taft and President Roosevelt will have a consultation in Washington. where the candidate will spend Sunday, October IS. Arranging his future work in the campaign was the task the candidate devoted himself to today.
 After the three days in Ohio, Mon day. Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, MT. Taft will turn his attention to the South for tbe remaining three days of the week. The Ohioian let 1t be known today that he was in no sense "chasing rainbows" in his in- tended tour of the South, but had here tofore made promises that should he so on the stump he would speak In cer- tain Southern cities.
 He will keep these promises. They include speeches at Louisville. Ky.. Oe- tober 15; Chattanooga, Tenn, Knox vile and Bristol, Tenn. October Is; Greensboro, T. C., Oct. IT. and Rich nond, Va. The Richmond meeting will take place Saturday night and at its conclusion the Taft special will make for Washington to remain untii Monday morning;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10
Iswolslkx in London.

London, Oct. 9-The center dip- lomatic interest in the Balkan situa- tion has been transferred from Paris to London by the arrival here tonight of M. Iswolsky, the Russian Minis ter of Foreign Affairs, who purposes conference with Sir Edward Grey, the British Minister of Foreign Af- fairs, concerning the situation and particularly with regard to concert of the powers to settle the outstand- ing difficulties.
 The Russian Minister was met at station by Count Beckendorff, the Russian Ambassador. and a represent ative of the British Foreign once, with the latter of whom arrangements were completed for meeting tomorrow between NJ. Iswolsky and. Sir Edward Grey.
 7 M. Iswolsky will remain in London for several days, and 1t Is expected that there will be frequent confer- ences at the Foreign office during his stay on the near eastern situation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10
BREAK IN LEvEE
RAILROAD PROPERTY SLIDES INTO
 THE RIVER.
A Section of Land 800 Feet Long and 200 Feet Wide Caves Into the Water at New
 1rleaua.

New Orleans, Oct s.-Seventy- five thousand dollars worth of railroad property slid into the Mississippi Riv- CT with a terrifying roar today. when a section of land 300 feet long and about 200 feet wide caved into the water between Washington Avenue and Fourth Street.
 Seven loaded freight cars and four lines of railroad track were engulfed by the cave in. Undermining of the bank by high water was the cause.
 No lives were lost. The losses are divided between the Illinois Central Railroad and the city. which owns the Belt Railroad and most of the real estate which cank into the river. The real estate loss Is total. inasmuch as no flling-in will be done, the caved ground being given over to the river. Several docks were among the prop erty loss.
 Tonight. additional eavlng around the sides of the hole threatened to carry more land into the water.
 The freight cars were loaded mostly with slaves. much of which may be saIvaged owing to shallowness of the water at the cave-in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10

from the table he turned back to General Darlington. T want 1t to ap- pear on the minutes that I charge the witness with perjury I will sub init a written statement notifying you of the position take and I want 1t to go on the recori.'
 Mir. Brothers returned to the room before the inquiry was resumed after a short recess.
 After reading the testimony of Col. l.. c. Pratt, member of Congress from New Jersey. previously given, Colonel Pratt was recalled and asked if he had stated at any time that a com mission of twenty per cent. was to be paid to any member of the commits sion or any employe.
 "No. I did not state that. but I un- derstood that a per centage was to be paid for installing the plant of the successful bidder" he replied.
 Had you ever met Mir. Brothers before your trip to the Isthmus?"
 No"
 Did he say to you that he wanted counsel and that he would pay for it?''
 He did say that he would pay for any assistance In getting the eon- traetS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-10
KILLED BY PREACHER
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY ENACTED IN
 LIMESTONE COUNTY.
Slayer of Andrew Jackson is Found Wandering in Woods, But He Eseapes--Believed To Be
 nememted.

Athens. Oct s-News has just reach ed here of the killing yesterday afternoon of Andrew Jackson. citi- zen residing just over the Lauderdale County line. by a preacher named Liv- ingston.
 The men are said to have disliked each other for a long time and when they met yesterday Livingston fired upon Jackson five times. Livingston was later caught wandering about the woods barefooted and with no cloth ing save his undergarments.
 Later in the night he made his es- cape. It is thought that his mind IS unbalanced.