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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
Nor Fire Nor Water,

Secretary A. NJ. Downes of New
York's department of fire, related at
Il dinner a fire story.
''At the end of the first act of a
drama" he said, "a man 1eaped hur-
riedly to his feet.
81 heard an alarm of fire. he said.
I must go and see where it is
His wife, whose hearing was less
acute, made way for him in silence,
and he disappeared.
cit wasn't fire. he said, on his
return.
"'Nor water, either said his wife,
coldly."
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
YOUNG WOMAN SENT TO JAIL
Miss EsseIie Taylor Pleads Guilty to
Passing Forged Check.

Estelle Taylor of Galesburg. Ill,
arrested some months ago on the
charge of passing forged checks,
pleaded guilty to obtaining money
by false pretenses and was sentenced
to 10 days in the county Jail. The
sentence was imposed by Judge Ker-
sten in spite of the request of the
seven complaining Witnesses that she
be released. Miss Taylor graduated
from the law department of the Uni
versity of Minnesota. She passed {,
number of forged checks last winter
while attending Northwestern univer.
sity at Evanston.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
HORNE WILL ENTER ASYLUM.

to st. Joseph.
Gen. Richard C. Horne, who was ac-
quilted last week of the charge Of
numbering II. J. Groves. managing
editor of the Kansas City Post, an
evening newspaper, was taken to ST.
Joseph. Gen. Horne will enter the
State Asylum for the Insane. Horne
was acquitted of the murder OF
Groves on the plea that he was in
sane at The time of the shooting
Another charge pending against
Horne, that of assault with intent 10
iii o. d. Woodward, a theatrical man.
acer, formerly of Omaha, was dis.
missed.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

and trouble with the kidney secretions.
This was my state when l began with
Doan's Kidney Pills. They helped me
from the first and four boxes made a
complete, lasting cure"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
Class Favoritisn

NTaSS
"The Indian appropriation bill puts
an end to the relations of the five
tribes, 1 notice." remarked Reeder,
looking up from his paper.
''Humph!" growled Grump, whose
w:fe's cousin is making protract
ed visit at his home. II wish We
were Indians. kansas City Times.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

my back grew weak
and lame and l
could not S t oop
without a S h ar p
pain. 1t was just
as bad when l tried
to get up from a
chair. I was Ian
guild and listless
and had much pain
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS Foo1-EAsE

powder. 1t Ceres painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
1actlees.

Zone of those fellows that is always
doing the wrong thing, eh?''
"Is he? Why, say, that fellow would
put frieze around a dollhouse"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
pon,t Trv Uncertain Recipes.

1t is entirely unnecessary to experiment
with this, that and the other recipe. Get
from your grocer; for 10 cents; package elaan
Chocolate or Custard-for making pies
that are sure to be good. Put up by
D-Zerta Food Co., Rochester, N. Y"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

There is need for Garfield Tea when tn
skin is sallow, the tongue coated, ant
when headaches are frequent.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
Wayside Chat.

Ever thrown out of a saloon?'
idly inquired Tired Tifin.
yep" answered Weary Wigs. Tive
been thrown out of most everything
'ceptin' work."
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

How some women do enjoy taking
a whack at some other woman's rep
utation!
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

TrolIope's Earnings as an Author.
AS an author Anthony Trollope re-
ceived $685. during his lifetime.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

Cultivate the habit of always seeing
the best in people, and more than that
of drawing forth whatever is the best
in them.-Theodore Cuyler.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
POOR cEoReE,

Father-Why not, my son?
Johnny-Why, his dad didn't wear a
plug hat for him to throw snow
balls at.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

An easy-going man is apt to make
it hard going for his wife.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
LANGUlD AND WEAK.
A Condition Common with Kidney
Trouble and Backache.

Mrs Marie Sipfe, 416 Miller ST.,
Helena, Mont, says: Three years ago
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
nammation, allays pain, wind collie. 25c bottle
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
PUBLIC LAND OPENING.

245.0O0 acres of irrigated govern
ment Land in Big Horn Basin, Wyom-
ing, will be thrown open for settlement
May II, under the Carey Act, afford
ing an opportunity to secure an irri-
gated farm at low cost on easy pay
ments. Only 80 days residence is re-
quired. A report containing official no.
tice of the drawing, maps, plats, and
full information has been published
by the Irrigation Department, 405
Home ms. Bldg, Chicago. Any one in
terested may obtain free copy by ap-
plying to the Department.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

Two Million Dollars Every Day.
The exports of manufactures OF the
United States averaged more than
100000 a day during the entire
year, including every day in the cal
endar year.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

Pettit's Eye SaIve First Sold in 1907
| 100 years ago, sales increase yearly, wonder
full remedy; cured millions veal eyes; All
druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04
PROF. F. w. WOul

of the Agricultural Experiment Station
Of the University of Wisconsin, in
official bulletin No. 151, says Of
Stock Foods:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
NEBRASKA PLATFORM is GUIDE
Ii Contains Mr.. Brynn's Ideas and
VIII BE Banis of Resolutions.


VIII BE Banis of Resolutions.
DENVER, July 4.--Slnce givinG his APP
proval to the Nebraska state democra ,ic
platform some months ago. II Is stated
upon authority that Mr.. Bryan has not
written a prospective platform for sub
mission to the national convention, nor
has he made drafts of planks to be incor-
porated In that document
The Nebraska state platform. however
was drawn entirely upon national issues
ard Mr.. Bryan has let 1t be known both at
Lincoln and Denver that the planks in
this document represent precisely and ex-
actly his views on every public question
intended 20 be brought forward in the
coming campaign. with this knowledge in
their possession, the members of the reso-
lutions committee of the national conven-
tion will be given the task OF writing the
platform. 1t is understood to be the plan
to have this work done first by a sub
committee. This subcommittee will be
numerically larger than is customary that
its work may have the greater weight with
the full committee. with the convention and
with the prospective democratic voters.
with full data and precise language, as
embodied in the Nebraska platform, before
It. II is pointed out there is little likelihood
of serious disagreement in either the sub
committee or the full committee. There is
no other desire manifested her ethan TO
give Mr.. Bryan, If nominated precisely
the sort Of platform he wants. This will
not preclude the committee and the sub
committee from giving full hearing to all
who may apply for the purpose of pre-
sentlng planks and making arguments in
their behalf.
President Samuel Gompers Of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor, accompanied by
several of his conferees. is expected to
present to the committee the demands of
organized labor, as was done to the re-
publican committee on resolutions at Chi
cago. President Fuller, representing the
national brotherhoods of railroad men, ar
argument. II permitted, in favor Of a
broad injunction plank. Frank s. Monet
former attorney general of Ohio, has been
here for some days. having come for the
specific purpose of giving the committed
the legal and political history of the in
junction With the ideas of the prospective
candidate 80 we'll defined on the subject OF
the platform, there is little subject matter
for consideration by preliminary confer
ences, and 1t has been announced that thC
platform will be allowed to wait until tht
convention has held its first meeting and
the resolutions committee has been ap
pointed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
WooDMEN TO FIGHT FOR MONEY
Has Not Established Rights
In Bank Case.

CHARLTON. Ia, July 4-For some time
the depositors of the defunct First National
bank have been trying to have the S35O,OOO
claim of the Modern Woodmen OF America
thrown out and attorneys for the depos-
itors have been working on the case. They
have finally succeeded in getting a ruling
from the comptroller Of the currency that
will reverse the position Of the two parties
in the case, and the Modern Woodmen will
be put on the offensive in the case in
stead of the depositors.
The case will have to be tried in court
the same as before. but the Woodmen will
now be tho plaintiff and the depositors
the defendant, which Is an advantage for
the depositors. Receiver Jamison says
there is now a little over S360,OO0 on hand
for the depositOrs, and will ask permission
10 pay the first dividend as soon as the
preferred claims are ruled upon by Federal
Judge Smith Mcpherson. who will be In
Charlton next week and hold federal court
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
TAFT PUTS IN A QUIET DAY
only Business Consists of Answering
Urgent Letters and Tele-
phones.

HOT SPRINGS. Va. July A-rodav was
period Of quiet and rest for William II.
Taft the republican candidate for the prcsi-
dcncy Of the United States. Mr.. and Mrs.
Taft spent much Of the time throughout
the day on the vcranda adjoining their
apartments on the first floor Of the Home
stead hotel. where they enjoyed view
OF the. surrounding mountains and over
looked the golf links. Charlie Taft, the
candidates 1O-year-old son was the earliest
riser in the party and went 90 work dili-
gently to dispose Of firccrackcrs he had
brought along to celebrate the Fourth.
Assistant Secretary w w. Niischler had
about 1850 letters awaiting Mr. Tafts
signature most OF them being replies to
congratulatory letters and kilograms, and
during the day Mr. Taft read and signed
many OF them.
Representative Theodore E Burton Of
Ohio, IS here. and together with Frank b.
kellogg. had conferences during the day.
A suite of five rooms was reserved for
Mr.. Taft and he will have a complete
working library here as soon as the bal
ance Of the baggage arrives. Many docu-
ments and books he is apt to need as
the campaign progresses will be accessi-
BILE His span Of horses will also come
this evening. and long mountain rides have
been planned.
Frank II. Hitchcock is expected here in
few days. The postmaster at Clifton
Forge, inquiring whether Mr.. Hitchcock
was in the party, was told by Mr.. Taft
that he could see the former first assistant
postmaster general at Hot Springs in few
DAYS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
POLLARD TALKS AT COLUMBUS
Congressman from First District
Tells of Nations Achievements.

Congressman from First District
Tells of Nations Achievements.
COLUMBUS, Neb., July L-(special.)-
Congressman e. NJ. Pollard delivered the
Fourth Of July Grafton here today and
said in part follows:
We have reason to be proud OF our
country today We have reason TO be proud
OF our revolutionary fathers who estab-
lished this great republic under the leader
ship Of Washington, Hamilton, Madison
and jefferson. We have reason TO be
proud OF the achievements OF the boys
who wore the blue under the leadership
OF Abraham Lincoln. We have reason TO
be proud OF those who preserved the union
intact and guaranteed 70 us and our chill
dTen freedom Of thought, freedom OF speech,
freedom OF wOrshiping God according TO
the dictates OF our own conscience. We
have reason to be proud OF the achieve
ments Of those who gave US republic
that guarantees, irrespective OF race or
color, wealth or poverty, equality before
the law But my fellow citizens we have
additional reason TO be proud OF our coun-
try. We have reason TO be proud OF the
achievements OF the present generation
in the advancement OF the civilization OF
the world We have reason to be proud
Of those who have guided the desttnies
of this great republic In meeting the prob
lens that affect so vitally the happiness
and peace Of all the children OF mankind.
The accomplishments OF the present gener-
alton have added renewed luster and glory
to our starry banner 0ld Glory never
does today. Old Glory. the flag OF the
great republic, stands for more and means
than ever before. Wherever Old Glory II
unfurled, whether from the mast OF one or
our magnificient battleships as II grace
fully rides the seas or whether unfuried
from a staff on some distant island, or
whether unfurled above some school house
on the great plains Of the United States, Il
stands for the uplifting of mankind. for the
advancement Of Christian civilization, and
for more lofty, exalted citizensip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
NOT ron GRAY
Former Senator Says Judge stands for
None of MIR. BryRn's Principles.

Former senator Says Judge stands for
None of MIR. Bryan's Principles.
DENVER, Colo, July 4.-Former United
States Senator Pettigrew OF Sioux Falls,
s. D., chairman of the delegation TO tho
democratic national convention from his
state arrived today after having spent
some with Mr.. Bryan at Lincoln. Mr.. Petit
grew is unutterably opposed 10 the nomi-
nation Of Judge Gray for vice president
His reasons are that Judge Gray stands for
none Of the principles of reform to which
Mr.. Bryan has made his record and would
be inharmonious on the platform and ticket
The time TO have nominated Judge Gray
would have been four years ago." said
Mr. Pettigrew Then was the time OF the
supremacy OF his element of the party. To
nominate him now would simply be putting
premium on assassination"
After conference with Leader Murphy
and others OF the New York delegation
today, MIR. Pettigrew said that New York
would sive its vote to Bryan He also
said that should New York unite upon
a candidate for vice president from that
state the convention would without doubt
nominate the man. In this connection
he urged the availability Of Former Repre-
sentative rowne and added that Bird s.
coler, borough president OF Brooklyn
would also make q most desirable second
place candidate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
HAcKETT SUED FOR DIVORCE
Mary Mannering Brings Action
Against Actor for Separation
In New York.

NEW YORK, July 4-That Mary Man
nering has brought suit for divorce from
James X. Hackett was learned today from
Miss Mannerings counsel. Among theat-
rical folk rumors of such a suit have been
current for some months. The summons
in the divorce suit was served on Mr..
Hackett early in June, three days before
he sailed for Europe.
Miss Mannering engaged counsel about a
year ago, but the suit was not begun until
it was apparent that there was no further
hope of reconciliation. Miss Mannering and
Mr.. Hackett have not lived together for a
year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
PROTEST AGAINST "GAG" RULE
New York and Iowa Delegates Confer
on Platform Plank.

New York and Iowa Delegates Confer
on Platform Plank.
DENVER, July A vigorous protest
against what they call gag rule" in the
national house of representatives will be
made to the committee on resolutions of
the convention by the members OF the COM
nrittee from New York and Iowa, A con-
ference was held today by representatives
of these two states at which a plank was
prepared for introduction in the committee,
with a view OF having it made part Of
the democratic platform. Judge NJ. E. Wade
OF Iowa and Representative William sulze"
of New York are authors of the plank,
which follows:
Under the domination of an autocracv.
entrenched behind the present rules, the
national house Of representatives has
ceased 10 be either popular or representa-
tive. Instead its record during a long per
iod Of republican ascendency proves that II
has become a mere tool OF Ian oligarChy
which represents special and reactionary
interest The democratic party pledges it.
self as soon as II shall have been en-
trusted with control Of the once popular
branch of congress to such reform Of the
rules as will restore 10 that body the repre-
sentative character which the makers OF
the constitution intended II should have.
The public business should be transacted
in public. Secret sessions Of committees
IN either house Of congress, or Of joint
and conference committees. are undemo-
cratic and should not be tolerated The
democracy, will. whenever II achieves con-
troll of tho house OF congress so amend
the rules that business, other than eNecu-
tive and diDl1matlc choraCter shall be done
behind closed doors. LEGISLATION Is Of ne
ccssitv r,olded in committees and the peo.
pie should know what Influence and argu-
ments prevail there. no less than the record
made On the floor OF congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
ARIAS GIVES UP CONTEST
Decision to Step Aside I'm Panama
Clears Situation md PIenses
People,

PANAMA, July AFTER a conference Of
six hours duration today between Ricardo
Arias and Jose Domingo De O'Baldla
Senior Arias resolved unconditionally to
resign as candidate for the presidency
of the Panaman republic, thus preventing
further friction at the elections which are
10 be held July 2.
The news OF Arias' resignation was re-
ceived with Joy throughout the country
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
FIVE KILLED IN COLLISION
Wreck Near BOOnviIIe, n. ", Causes
Death of Number of Engine
Crews.

BooNVILLE, N. Y. July 4-North-
bound passenger train No. 95 on the
watertown and Ogdensburg railroad col
lided head on near here early today with
a southbound train. Four persons were
killed outright and one died later. while
ten were injured. The injured were taken
to Utica.
The dead:
A REIBER of Utica, engineer.
S.sF. O'BRIEN, Utica, engineer.
j. H. MICHAEL, Edison. fireman.
GEORGE DEAN of Utica passenger,
died at St Lukes hospital. Utica
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
Tornndo Tnkes AN But Crops.

TECUMsEH Neb., July 4.-(spectal.)-
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holmes well known
here, are victims Of a tornado which
visited a section Of Kansas near Quinter
on June II. Mr. and Mrs Holmes, who
were living on rented farm, were away
from home for the day and in that way
escaped death. The tornado struck their
house and completely demolished II, blow
ing their household effects all away.
Nothing was saved. the barns and sheds
also being lost. Several houses were
ruined. A strange thing IS that the crops
suffered but little from the wind Mr..
Holmes losing but about five acres of
corn, The family lived in Spring Greek
precinct, this county, up 10 TWO years
ago when they went 10 Kansas They
viii return here making their home ir
Tecumseh. as soon as the harvest Is over
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes are the parents oi
Mrs. George Ernst Of this city
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
BISHOP POTTER SOME BETTER
Only UntavOrabIe Sign is the
Extreme Humidity of
the Air.

COOPER STOwN, N. Y, July 4--Bishop
Potter passed a fairly comfortable night,
although he was somewhat restless be-
cause Of tho high humidity. His respiration
and pulse today were decidedly nearer nor
NAL Every symptom was much more IA
vorable and the physicians were very hope
full. The bishops room today was kept
cool and electric fans were continuously
going.
Scarcely a firecracker was discharged in
the town and an air OF almost Sunday quiet
prevailed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
Home Robbed on Circus Day.

BEATRICE, Neb, July A-tSpecial Tele-
gram)-The home qf Charles Currier was
broken into today. The robbers secured a
suit OF clothes and a gold watch. Il is
supposed TO be the work Of a gang OF
here tod
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05

Ruling of comptroller OF the currency
is that Modern woodmen must take Of
fensive in their fight to have claim
against Charlton bank allowed. I, Page
FOREIGN.
President of the liberal party OF Mexico
is arrested in Mexico. I, Page 1
Count Boni de Castellane takes his
youngest son to visit his grandmother.
I, Page 1
Senior Arias of Panama withdraws from
race for presidency of republic and ma
tion rejoices as happy solution of trouble.
I, Page
POLITICAL.
Mr.. Bryan in making a speech lo the
members Of the Pennsylvania Bryan men
at Fairview takes opportunity to score
Boss Guffey as man who is trying 10 de-
feat the will of the people. I, Page /
1t Is announced on good authority at
Denver that Mr. Bryan prefers for can
didate for vice president some representa-
tive of the gold democratic wing of the
party and one who will draw the German
American vote. Herman Ridder Is said
to be the choice in spite of his opposition
to Mr.. Bryan. I, Page 1
COMIC SECTION.
Buster Brown releases the animals on
shipboard. Page for the little folks. Mat
ters of interest to the women. How Fluffy
Ruffles passed the Fourth of July
Four Pages
HALF-ToNE SECTION.
Men and women who laid the foundation
of a great state in the Nebraska wilder
ness. Slaughter of elephants for their
tusks is enormous. Laying of cornerstone
of South Dakota capitol building ends a
long and bitter fight, Four Pages
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN srEAMsEIPs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05

Senior Arias of Panama withdraws from
race for presidency of republic and ma
tion rejoices as happy solution of trouble.
L Para L
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05
THE WEATHER.
nOMERTIO.

Ruling of comptroller OF the currency
is that Modern woodmen must take Of
fensive in their fight to have CLAIM
against Charlton bank allowed. 1, Page
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05

Continued on Fifth Page)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05

CONTINUED on Fifth Pags)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05

President of the liberal party of Mexico
is arrested in Mexico. I, Page ]
Count Boni de Castellane takes his
youngest son to visit his grandmother.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-07-05

1t was also stated that the return fares
charged to passengers were much lower
in some cases as much as 20 per cent--than
the return fares for similar distances in
England. Against this, however, must be
set the fact that travel in England is much
more luxurious than in Ireland