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Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Kern Charges Bribery.

1t Is a familiar democratic cry,
I'VE will win this time If they don't
buy u.s." and, If his own word is to be
believed, John ". Kern of Indiana is
the latest victim. The late democratic
candidate for the vice presidency
openly charges he was defeated for
United States senator from Indiana
by bribery in the democratic caucus
Democracy always poses as the party
Of purity and reform and as consist.
emily charges every defeat to bribery.
Where there is a briber there must be
a bribe-taker II the crime is accom-
plished. The continued cry is an adj
mission that the party following is for
sale, but in the Indiana case the entire
transaction is within the democratic
party. Either the democratic p~retense
OF political purity and reform is a
sham or John w. Kern is making
false charges against his fellow demo-
Gratis.
While politically the row is within
the democratic fold n does not con-
Germ the republicans. 1t has a wider
aspect, II Senator Schively. Mr.. Kern's
successful competitor, holds his seat
in the United States senate by pur-
chased votes he should be promptly
expelled. II Mr.. Kern ean prove his
assertion he owes IT to the country to
submit the evidence that the senate
may purge itself. No better oppor-
tunity will ever be offered Mr.. Kern
to do his country a service. On the
other hand. If the defeated candidate
is simply talking to let himself down
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Crops and Prosperity.

Ever since planting time in the
spring fnanciers, railroad magnates
and manufacturers have been pro-
claiming that nothing was lacking to
make certain an era of prosperity
equal to, If not greater, than any the
country has ever known except an as
surance Of good crops. The small
grain crop is now either harvested or
so far along that nothing endangers it
and the yields have been large and the
quality good. The season has been
propitious for corn and that crop is so
far advanced that the rains OF the last
week have assured a good crop ire
spective Of weather conditions from
now on, and there is no indication
that rains will be lacking to bring 1t
to Its highest perfection. The rail-
roads which penetrate the grain belt
may, therefore, expect business which
will tax their capacity and spell pros
perity for them.
In addition to the magnitude of the
crop, conditions assure a good price
for the product, which means millions
poured into the west which will be
invested in improvements and in pur-
chasing manufactured goods. II there
is a single sign which indicates any
thing but trade expansion it has es-
capped the eye Of careful observers.
With the assured demand for manu-
featured goods and the immense
activity in the building trades there
seems no reason why the closing
months of the year should find any I'M
employed in the country, and the put
ting to work Of the many who have
been idle since the 1907 panic alone
will add millions to the consuming
capacity of the country,
Financial conditions are no less en-
c%ouraging than the crops. There is
plenty Of cheap money in this country
and Europe is also largely supplied
with funds seeking Investment, while
the large amount Of ~undigested stocks
which partly caused the strain of two
years ago have either beer placed or
discarded as worthless and eliminated
from the situation. With peace at
home and abroad, a spirit of optimism
on every hand, the outlook in the
United States is certainly encouraging.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Something for Nothing

The army of people who seek to get
something for nothing or at a fraction
Of its value is the largest in the world
and never lacks for recruits. The
greatest number OF victims uncovered
for some time is the 50-cent suit club,
which by the endless chain route
promised to give each subscriber a $40
suit for a 5O-cent investment. The
Postal department raided the rooms
Of the concern in Chicago and ar
rested the schemers. In the office was
found letters showing the victims ran
way up into the thousands and ever
since the mails have been ~burdened
with contributions, which are returned
to the victims. How any person of
common sense would imagine he was
going to get what was promised is be-
yond comprehension, but thousands
bit, just as they do on every c~leverly
presented scheme to separate a man
from his money. This and other dis
closures indicate that the tribe of
Mike is the largest in the world
and, what is stranger still, 1t is not by
any means composed of people or
dinarily classed as ignorant. Bankers
and business men who by acumen
have accumulated fortunes bite as
readily as the laborer on the streets
and men who would not loan a dollar
without carefully investigating the Sc
curity will put large sums into a game
of heads the manipulation wins and
tails the Spectator loses. If there is
any more fruitful field for the investi-
cations Of the sociologist thar the
Mike" tribe It has not been located.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Tendencies in City Government.

An article contributed to a recent
number OF the outlook and being cir
~culsted by the National Municipal
league on the Short Ballot" is elicit
ing quite widespread discussion in the
newspapers. which generally indicates
approval OF the authors contention
for a short ballot in municipal cleo
lions to MI the fewest possible number
OF Offices. The gist OF the argument
is that u huge ballot makes intelli-
gent judgment of the voters impossi-
BILE, even by those who are fairly we'll
Informed, and prevents the focusing Of
public attention on the really impor-
tant positions on which good or bad
city government depends.
What is desired is a simple organ
ization Of municipal government, with
only such officers elective as should be
really directly answerable to the peo-
pie on matters Of government policy,
while the officers whose duties are
clerical or professional should be APP
pointed and held to account to those
who are elective. We think there is
no question but that this idea is COM
ing into steadily greater favor with
those who have made a study of city
government and set about working for
reform of existing municipal misman-
agement.
Unfortunately, here in Omaha this
movement, which was manifested in
the consolidation of certain city and
county Offices, including those of treas
urer, tax commissioner and comptrol-
Ter, received a check in the late demo-
cratic Legislature which took a back
ward step by repeating the act consoli-
dating the two comptroller Offices, and
instead Of shortening the ballot by re-
ducing the number of elective offices
heightened 1t by making several city
elective that had previously
been appointive. What has been done
In this direction may not, of course, be
undone, but It is we'll to
attention to the direction in
which the reform of municipal gov
eminent is headed throughout the
country, so that in future changes in
Omaha's charter we may again get on
the right track and go forward instead
Of backward.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
C0NGRESsMAN's DREAM.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
consumers came down like mad wolves
on the fold.
And their red cleaning Dyes were just
They came in a pack that told thousands
by ten,
And on they kept coming, and came yet
again,
Their white sharp teeth shining like Just
whetted knives.
All ready to tear out our hearts and our
lives,
And we shudder to see that mad look
in their eyes,
AS they barked out. Where Is it-thar
downward revised
They reached us, unreckins ot friend or
If Bailey or Aldrich or cen Uncle Joe.
All ready TO bite the first one that they
taught,
We ran TO escape them. and faster we ran.
But still they gained on us. till sudden
one man
With presence of mind, yelled. divert The
whole pack!
Throw Aldr!ch-or stay Pitch the tariff
bill back!'
We tossed out the bill; with one yeir ~
wild rage,
They all fell upon It, their wrath to as
suage.
They tore up the schedules. framed up
with such skill,
though they could never have muir
derous fiji;
They bit coal. wool, iron, with one thun-
derous crunch.
And then started i'm TO make rags OF the
bunch.
our offsprlng's bones cracked. what A
sight II did seem!
spare me again such a horrible dream!
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
10000 GERM PROOF
DRINKING CUPS FEE
superintendent Davidson's Hygicnic
Idea Ia to be "Second.d
by the A. Hospe CO.,
Tomorrow.

Eminent medical lights have sal
THE easiest way to transfer disease
is through the public drinking cups
The A. Hospe Co., to further a san
itary idea will tomorrow morning give
away absolutely free, 1000 collasps-
able drinking cups which may be car
ried In ones pocket for individual use
and for individual use only.
The cups in question are an i'm.
ported production-made in Germany
and are constructed of a water and
germ proof fibre.
The idea Of possessing cups that
never touch another's lips" has gain
ed strong ground in Germany, and
Superintendent Davidson's proposed
crusade against the public cup in
Omaha schools is n hat should be
taken up fsvorably at once
The cups are to be given away com
mencing tomorrow friday morning at
8 o'clock. and will be given to adults
only, excepting in cases where parents
have written signed orders for chill
dren.
Don't expose yourself to countless
diseases through the first drinking cup
you encounter-carry your own and
let no one else use it-use II for your
self only as you would your tooth
brush. and guard against a possible
contamination from the lips OF others.
These sanitary cups are decidedly
worth carrying-they fold easily into
ones pocket-and you are welcome
to one at the store OF the
A. HOSPE co,
1913 Douglas st.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
HAIR-TRIGGER ACTIVITY.
Mr.. Bryan "Get There First, Boost
for Income Tax.
Kansas City Journal,

Kansas City journal.
An amusing but thoroughly characteristic
example of Mr.. William J. Bryan's super
fetal habit OF mind IN considering public
questions is affordedhBy his latest advice
to the democratic party regarding the in
come tax amendment. He says that demo-
cratic governors in states having demo-
cratic legislatures ought to call extra ses-
sions at once and secure immediate ratifi-
cation of the amendment. He urges also
that income tax clubs ought to be formed
Immediately in every county-nonpartisan
clubs, to pledge members of the various
legislatures to vote for ratification. He
declares in dramatic tones: Now is the
time to act"
We must confess an utter inability to
see what good is to be accomplished by
this hasty action on the part of democratic
governors and legislatures. Such action
can not hasten the adoption of the amend
ment, or its operation as a law, by a
single moment. The amendment can not
become a law, of course, until II Is ratified
by three-fourths of the states In the union.
The legislatures OF some OF the states do
not meet until 1912 and until the last one
has acted the matter will still be incom-
plete, even though three-fouTths of the
states had ratified the amendment before.
II Mr.. Bryan had addressed his advice to
the legislatures Of all the states, republican
and democratic alike. it might have had
some pertinency, however little weight.
But to confine the scope OF legislative ac-
tion to the small minority Of states which
are under democratic control would seem
as illogical and inadequate an have been
the cherries leaders counsels concerning
the many other public questions upon
which he has been so ready with unasked
advice since his entry into the arena OF
professional politics. At this rate the muse
of history will have to credit the Nebraska
colonel with the hair-trigger tongue but an
exceedingly slow-fire judgment.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Benefits of Railroad Regulation.
New York EvenInr Post


Despite the drastic antitrust, anti-rail-
way and anti-corporation avs popularity
attributed to Texas, the railroads of the
Lone Star state seem to have lone sur
~prisingly well in the last fiscal year.
Freight earnings increased over the pre-
ceding year by II per cent, and passenger
earnings by nearly 8 per cent. The total
increase amounted to over 9 per cent,
while operating expenses fell by almost
2 per cent. The total net earnings sum up
to the handsome figure Of $50. 67S, 246, an
increase of over Ss,OOO,OOO or almost two
thirds as much again as in the year pre-
ceding. The outcome is due in large part
TO the Industrial revival, but is also
evidence of the fact that reasonable reg
ulation and publicity are not fatal To cor
porate enterprise or profit, as some Of
the recent Jeremiads of railroad kings
would seem to say.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
POOR LO KNOWS BEANS.
Wants the ~Succulent MescaI Variety
the Great Father OutIawed.
Chicago Inter ocean.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
Congressman J. p. Latta of Nebraska
demands that the Winnebago Indians of
his state be given back the privilege Of
chewing mescal beans which the govern
ment ruthlessly deprived them of some
years ago.
TIL mescal bean grows down on the
Mexican border, and the Indian experts
say that its narcotic quality makes it as
dangerous to the noble red men as whisky,
chloral, morphine or any other drug.
The noble red men, however, Indignantly
deny the allegation, and declare that 1t is
a part Of the Winnebago religion to chew
those beans and thus hold direct
cation with the Great Spirit.
Congressman Latta, occupying a middle
ground upon the question, argues that
they are not so bad and that the Win
nebago Indians were just as well-behaved
when they had the habit as they are now.
when a paternal government forbids it.
1t is a difficult situation. When one
thinks of the barren spiritual state in
which the Winnebagoes claim to be on
account of the lack of beans, IL seems a
shame to enforce the prohibition. No
doubt many have fallen into evil ways
when a few beans might nave saved them
to become consistent drawers of ratlons
and a pride to the tribe.
1t is not a pleasant thing to think OF
the agony of a Winnebago parent forced
to see his son go to work or descend to
something else equally riminal according
to the Indian code for the lack Of the re-
straining moral influence Of a bean or two.
However, when one reflects that the con-
tinued cult of beans might possibly en-
gender an almost Boston provincialism
among these noble Indians, hesitation be-
comes a duty. This danger is, of course,
remote, But the mere idea that such a
disaster could possibly befall any Of our
carefully preserved aborigines is enough to
stir all the humanity that il in us.
We would advise Congressman Latta to
make 1t perfectly clear to the authorities
that there is an essential distinction be-
tween the effects Of these two kinds of
beans. He will thus clear away probably
the chief objection, leaving the charge that
the mescal beans are baneful narcotics
the only obstacle to be overcome.
If he could show that WinnebaEo pew
rents have also slumped fearfully on ac-
count Of this withdrawal Of religions in
~centive, he would make his case still
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The readjustment of our county
charities may not be Of immediate
urgency, but if we are to avoid costly
mistakes and prevent unnecessary ex-
t~ravagances We should have a plan to
work to and make whatever changes
are required from time to time con-
form to that plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
V~irEinia's Tender.
Springfield Republican.

SpihlBlltlu tNepuDlCdu.
The country may not know that the
state OF Virginia for some time past has
been waiting to hear protests from any
quarter against the acceptance OF a statue
OF General r. E. Lee for statuary hall in
the national capitol building at Washing
ton. Virginia offers two statues as her
contribution Washington and a Lee. II
tho Lee is rejected, Virginia will with
draw both. Thus far not a single objec-
ton has been heard; and it is to be
hoped that none will be.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

7 ITTUWVTTTTd LFWNVTs
d The United States. through the state
department, has extended invitations to
nine other governments-China. Great Brit
ain, France, Germany. Japan, The Neither
lands, Portugal, Russia and Siam-to take
part in an opium conference. The con-
ferees are those that met at Shanghai
last February to consider measures for
the restriction of the opium trade. India
has agreed to reduce her Importation of
6l,OW chests a year by 300 chests annually
for ten years.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Lincoln newspapers have more mind
readers on their reportorial STATS. who
imagine things that are not so. than
the newspapers OF any other city in
the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

And 10Y we are told by scientists
that 1t was not luxury and dissipation
which Slapped the vitals of the ancient
Greeks and left them a prey to invad-
ing armies, but the mosquito. What
is the use of buying histories for the
library when they are teaching us
error all the time?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Judicial O~utraEes.

The reversing OF a judgment by an
appellate court on the ground OF a mere
technically when substantial justice has
been administered is an outrage" says
Justice Brewer Of the supreme court OF the
United States, the highest legal authority
In the world. This is a confirmation OF
the public ideal OF law as the conserva-
tor and defender Of justice and OF tech
nicality as the form By which is preserved
the spirt
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Canada Needs the Profit.

buSlOn hefAlus
Canadian banks. under a plan devised
by the finance department Of the domin-
Ion government. are to begin at once
the collection and deportation Of United
states fractional silver coin now circu-
lating in large amounts in that country.
The government wants seigniorage profit
on the minting OF Canadian coin.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

We move that the plank OF the pop
ulist platform relating to the deposit
guaranty law be referred to ex-United
States Senator William V. Allen, the
only populist from Nebraska who ever
held a seat in the United States senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

King Peter of servia is reported to
be dying. II he dies a natural death
while still holding his royal office he
will be the first ruler Of that country
to do so. His predecessors who have
not died in exile have been murdered.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The democratic platform contains an
admonition not to vote for democratic
candidates on the state ticket this year
because they are democrats. All
right, then, don't vote against the re-
publican candidates because they are
republicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Omaha has the entertainment of
several big national conventions ahead
of 1t and should omit no preparation
to acquit itself with credit when its
guests arrive. omaha's compensation
will come when the delegates and Wis
itors return home singing our praises
and advertising our hospitality and en-
.terprise.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Bishop Quayle asserts that a mans
street car are a test OF his
Christianity. The man who can hang
on in the second row on the step of
an open car and not say something
ought TO pass muster,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

1t takes nerve for~Nebraska demo-
Gratis TO hoist the initiative and refer
endum signal within three months
after Nebraska's late democratic Iegis-
lature knocked the initiative and refer
endum into a cooked hat.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
New York Sun

Two automobile tourists having been
held up and robbed by girl bandits near
Denver it is only proper to call attention
to the fact that women have the ballot
in Colorado. Whether women road agents
produce woman suffrage or woman sui
frage makes women road agents we shall
not attempt to say.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Reports are frequent Of automobiles
turning turtle. II the drivers would
only pattern more after the turtles
speed the accidents would be fewer.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

easily he has done a monstrous wrong
II is generally admitted that some
shrewd politics had been played by
Mr.. Kern's opponents, but this is the
first time. so far as observed, that the
charge of bribery has been made in
that connection.
What a happy family democracy is,
anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The salmon fishermen insist that
the catch this year has been small,
VIII those salmon fishermen never
learn to be real sports and tell a good
story once In awhile?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

A new Russian turban, which is
said to be larger and uglier than the
peach-basket hat. is reported to be on
the way. Perhaps, but most OF us
will have TO be shown.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

bear a little more detail as 10 why their
last ascent was unsuccessful"
why so?"
When asked about the failure he
merely said the aeronauts had a falling
out. "-Baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

A little more Of the energy ex-
pended by the spaniArds in lighting
among themselves directed toward the
Moors might accomplish better re-
suits.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
Around New York

nipples on h Current of Life
as Seen in the Great American
Metropolis from nay TO Day.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Only 10000 people are after the
$500 claims to be allotted in the
Idaho land drawing. But at that IT
Is a better chance than the investor
gets n most Bet-rieh-Quiek lotteries.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

II has been explained why the pro-
posed war In South America petered
out The wal correspondents were
away on their summer vacation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

While all stocks are advancing in
price, the western railroads are the
leaders. Investors can see the long
string Of grain laden cars coming up.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

At 81 a word former President
Roosevelt should drop the simplihed
spelling and at least give full meas
ure,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrarily shouId have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address will he
changed NJ often an requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
rre--ins the Publicity nation.

Any further advice that Colonel Bryan
may feel It his duty to give President Taft
will not doubt be accepted and acted upon
with the same eager promptness as his
suggestion regarding the election Of sena-
tors
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The governor of Georgia has named
fifty colonels on his stan. At that
rate the raw material will soon be ex-
hausted.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

A Boston man shot his wife think
ing she was a robber, Exercising the
right to search her husbands pockets
entails some dangers upon the wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The Chautauquans should cheer up
they may have a chance to hear
some of that senatorial oratory yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

A contract for thirty locomotives to
be delivered in ninety days is going
some, but a Arm OF American builders
has agreed to do 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Indiana oficers are hunting for a
man with SIS, 900, which does not
alarm us as we can prove an alibi.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30
SMILING LINES.

Bank President Ito 'Rastus, employed
about the house.-Why don't YOU put your
money in our bank. 'Rastus, where it viii
draw interest?
'Rastus-Not much, sab! Dat banks only
workin' six hours a day an only five DAYS
an a half at dat. When All puts man
money any place it'll be somewhere dat itH
be workin' all de time, s~ah.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The Indiana banker who skipped
out with all the funds appears to have
holed In one. "
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The calldown which President Taft
gave the tariff bill appears to have had
it's effect.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The corn crop Of Nebraska now as
sured is the real deposit guaranty
device.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Friend-Why do you encourage these
woman's suffrage meetings? Surely you
don't approve OF them?
Husband-Approve? With all my heart!
I can come home as late as 1 like now
without finding my wife waiting to ask
questions City Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Omaha real estate values continue
to manifest a decidedly bullish disposi-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

John w. Kern declares that he was
defeated for senator in Indiana by
bribery in the democratic caucus.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

The imported dancer had been arrested
for Improperly Of raiment.
well i guess I'm a star all right. &"
she said, gleefully. SHOW me another
sinuous and wriggly specialist with a
whole police force as her press agents"
Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-07-30

Anxious Inquirer-No, it's the
editor Of the World-Herald, and not
the editor of The Bee, who 10 running
for office.