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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08

handful of delegates who were either in
different or ignorant and at times, where
a bitter fractional or personal fight was on,
the forces being equally divided for
certain office The corporation then could
come in with few votes and make the
party whom it desired. l have described
these conditions, known to all of you, for
the purpose only of showing what the
primary law sought to remedy. A remedy
was necessary II possible without in re-
turn substituting some plan which was
susceptible of evils as great or greater
than the original plan. Having discovered
the errors and evils OF the convention
plan. let us look a moment at its advan-
tages, If it had any, before deserving it
altogether,
I'VE can hardly afford to overlook the
fact that during all the years our conven-
ton plan was in force we had fairly good
government and our laws We're fairly well
executed. Our state had some bad officials
and many good measures calculated to
help the people were ANONYMOUSLY de-
teated. These conditions may exist in any
state under any method of nominating and
electing imaginable il public sentiment is
not on the alert and an interested factor
I'm the issues
That with all its faults, the convention
plan has its certain advantages is I'M
deniably true. II is altogether likely that
this plan, is beiRg made to carry the
weight Of many wrongs not attributable
to it, It, tor instance, may be that the
practice OF issuing and delivering free
passes to politicians by the railroad COM
psnies OF Nebraska had something TO do
with the complaint against the convention
plan. IL is my personal opinion that the
use OF such passes on the part OF delegates
and politicians constituted about 80 per
cent Of the much talked of corruption in
the convention. Il Is also a notable fact
that whenever the people really desired
anything al the hands OF a convention they
usually got IL. As an illustration 1 wish
TO point to the last state convention held
In Nebraska prior TO the passage of The
primary law OF 1897. Prior to such .conven,
tons there was strong demand on The
laws Curtailing some existing privilege.
exercised by corporations OF this state ant
for general relief of the public from un
reasonable treatment by such corporations
The legislature OF 1897 responded 70 this de
mand and although as stated, the legisla
turs and state officers were all nominated
/ by convention plan, yet 1 insist that tina
legislature passed more anti-corporatior
laws than any legislature that ever sat II
Nebraska and more such reform measures
than any state in the union wherein ii
officers had been named under the primarl
plan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
HABEAS CORPUS WRIT FAILS
Man Agrees TO support His Child in
Order to secure Release
from Jail.

Having failed TO secure his release from
the county Jail by habeas corpus proceed
ings in district court. Louis Zauber for
merly OF Denver, jailed by Justice OF the
Peace Baldwin for child abandonment
promised to pay 50 a week for the child's
support and was paroled by the justice
Zauber's wife secured a divorce from him
recently, when the two were living in
Denver Zauber came TO Omaha and went
10 work as a blacksmith. His wife had him
arrested and prosecuted here, Justice Bald
win taking jurisdiction, though the crime
was committed IN Colorado. On the
ground Of lack OF jurisdiction Zauber's law
yers tried to secure the mans release on a
habeas corpus writ before Judge Estelle.
but the judge refused to have anything to
do with the case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
TO SHOW BURBANK SPECIMENS
Land Exhibit to Include Californian S
Created Plants.
SECRET PROCESSES INVOLVED
Curator of Collection from AIamedR
County Keeps His Art Secret
Omaha Mans Experience
with Wizard.

Burbank specimens prepared for the
Pan-American exposition Will be shown at
the Omaha land show. Because Of tile
preparation Of the Burbank creations for
the Pan American, the land show manage
ment has been able to secure the most
complete collection of the kind ever avail
able.
The Burbank display viii be part Of the
general exhibit to be made by Alameda
county California. The efforts Of Gerrit
Fort, general passenger agent for the
Union Pacific, gained the use Of the plant
wizards specimens for the Omaha show.
Aside OF the intrinsic beauty of the speci-
mems 10 be shipped to Omaha peculiar
interest attaches to the chemistry OF the
process by which they are preserved.
Curator Nichols, who has charge of the
Burbank collection, holds his process a
secret. lie has declined 20 discuss his
work even in the most general terms,
IL don't use alcohol" is the longest and
only statement he has ever made concern
ing his methods
1t is known to museum experts that
Nichols uses a different process for each
specimen to be preserved. A searching
analysis of the chemical components OF
each blossom must precede the preserya-
tive treatment.
Among the specimens for tho Omaha dis
play will be several which have been in
preservation for display purposes eight
years. Blossoms which appeared at the
81. Louis Worlds fair viii be seen in all
the freshness Of coloring OF the day they
were plucked.
The reluctance Of Luther Burbank to
figure az a man in the public eye is Illus
trated by an experience OF c. W. Wattles
OF Omaha. who sought an audience with
the scientist.
III YOU win come to santa Rosa J viii
give you a five-minute interview" was
the reply Mr.. Wattles got.
The fact that the corporation president
would have to travel hundreds Of miles at
considerable expense OF money and time
did not become a consideration with the
busy Burbank.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
Plans Colony for
down and Cutters"
Rev. Charles w. Savidge and Mrs. B.
NJ. Johnson Have Project to
Save Human Derelicts.

Colony of men who are down on their
luck" men who for one reason or another
have failed to succeed in life may be es-
tablished in Laclede county, Missouri, by
Rev. Charles w. Savidge, pastor Of the
Peoples church and Mrs. y. NJ. Johnson,
mother-in-law Of Rev. r. T. Bell 1915 North
Twenty-fourth street.
Mr., Johnson owns several thousand acres
of Missouri land left by her husband She
has proposed TO Mr. Savidge that he take
charge Of a L3OO-acre tract, establish a
church in the center of It and portion out
the land in small farms 10 worthy men who
want TO reclaim themselves The men
would cultivate the land and pay for II in
installments out of the profits.
Mr.. Savidge is considering the project
and if he can find interested persons
enough will accept Mrs Johnson's offer.
He has asked that men who would like TO
take farms in the colony communicate with
him at his home, 222S Maple street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
Nebraska Primary Election Law as Abstract Proposition

this responsibility the position that it too
was susceptible to the influence of the
moneyed interests OF the state. l believe
that the average editor is fully as honest
as the average elector, yet I would as lief
trust the nominating power TO conven-
ton as the press of the state. l do not
think the press wants this power, but for
the sake of argument granting, TO the
press the duty Of informing the elector
whom he should vote for and thus saddling
the press with the nominating power is
practically no advantage over the old sys-
TEN. The same charges of corruption and
combination and influence could be made
whether true or not.
TT has been suggested that the electors
Of a given locality could and in time would
employ some one in whom they had con-
fidence to make an investigation of the
qualifications of the various candidates.
This plan I am sure would be unsatis-
factory TO all. Admitting, however, that
It would be done thoroughly and honestly,
then 1 ask why not send this same man
to a convention as a delegate. Permit
him to vote the wishes Of his people d.
rectly instead of indirectly Certainly
there is nothing to be gained by this
method and l see only the two methods
above suggested for acquiring any definite
knowledge Of the candidates.
Therefore, 1 am compelled to conclude
that the primary has failed to stand the
test Of being able TO produce results and
that it never WIN be able TO produce the
desired results for the reason that:
Il The majority of electors win NOT vote
at the primaries as they know nothing
Of the candidates and have no reasonable
way to learn anything Of them, and
- That unless the majority of the cleo
tors can vote at such primaries and vote
intelligently, It is impossible b. this plan
to nominate the right man for office
Tt therefore seems to me that each
Of the plans as submitted and tried is
unsatisfactory yet each contains features
which are too good to discard. II certainly
seems 10 me that It is possible TO take
from both plans the good features and TO
formulate a plan Of nomination that viii
provide against corruption and for an in
telfgent vote for the choice Of candidates.
l would respectfully suggest that the
primary be used in nominating county Of
rcials and In naming delegates TO state
congressional and judicial conventions
That conventions be held for the purpose
Of nominating candidates to all state Of
fees, 10 congress and to the offices Of
Judges of the several judicial districts OF
Nebraska That one or more voting ma
chimes be placed In such convention han
and that delegates cast their ballots indi-
vidually in such machine, providing, Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08

Table No AL the Corset Covers and
Drawers that show soil from handling
that regularly sell at 25c and 35c. 15C
Table No 2-All the Gowns, Corset Gov
ers and Drawers that are slightly
mussed from handling; sell>regularIy
at 60c and 75c; this sale. ......... 39c
Table No. 3-All the Gowns, Combina-
ton, Skirts, Corset Covers and Drawers,
slightly mussed, $1.00 and $1.2O gar
ments; this sale ................75 Use
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08

course, the same can be made to record
such vote correctly
This method certainly would eliminate
the weaknesses of both plans, would pro-
vide a means of casting the vote Of our
state free from corrupt influences and with
intelligence.
Il believe in the integrity Of the people
of our state. | am not afraid to trust the
power to nominate our officers with the
delegates in convention assembled In the
old way, but If the people are really afraid
and wish a plan that will produce results
! would favor the above plan"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
Our January White Carnival Sales Begin Monday -
Ladies Beautiful UndermuSlin Sale, Great

he of
Il Il a o her lie inc mos quii
is o or a really sansa our determine
n perfect d o to these grut
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
Wonderful Saving Sale
Of Linens

6O-inch Bleached Mercerized Table
Damask, beautiful designs and quail
ity. our regular 59C grade. ThiS
sale, per yard at..............S9 c
72-inCh Bleached Cream Table
Damask, all Linen Satin Damask,
beautiful, heavy and fine, Sl.25 and
$l.40 quality. This sale, per yard,
17-inch Bleached Napkins, FIST edges,
perfect In every way, extra good
wearing goods, $l25 value This
sale, per dozen, at. ,.............98 c
22-inch Bleached, All Linen Satin
Damask Napkins, perfectly charm
ing designs and quality, regular
$500 and $3.50 values This sale.
SX10 Blecched Pattern Table Cloths,
the very best 1915 quality, reduced
during this great sale to-. $500
Cloths, an excellent quality, our
regular $3.50. This Great Sale
at ........,.. ......... ....... S4'eS
Fancy Battenberg Centers, Hand
Drawn in Linen, Round and
Squares, Irish Embroidery, Starts
and Center pieces, worth up to csc
each. This sale, at ............47 c
Battenberg Lace Centers and Scarfs
Y with Hand Drawn Centers and
Felled Seams and we'll made, by
hand, worth up to S1.9S. Sale price,
at ......... ,......H... 6So
Bleached. All Linen Red Border Crash
Toweling, heavy quality 12Hc
value. Sale price per yard, only
at .....,...,. .,'....'.'... 't..''' LUG
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

George ". craig, city engineer. left Fri
day for New York, where he goes to attend
the annual meeting Of the organization OF
city officials FOR standardiziug paving
specification MIR. Craig b. chairman OF
the asphalt committee, having been an
pointed at tie annual meeting IN Chicago
!dst winter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
Read Carefully These Bareains and Be Here Early NOnisH

Table No. All the Gowns, Skirts aud
Combinations, just slightly mussed
from handling; regularly sold from
$l.25 to $l5O; this sale..........S 9c
Table No. 5-Al the Gowns, Combina-
tons, Skirts and Drawers that sell reg
ularly at $1.75 and $500; this sale. ST
Table No. GAIL the Gowns, Combina-
tons, Skirts, white and coIored Prn-
cess Slips that sell regularly at $2.25,
$3.50, S2.75, $500 and $3.50; this great
sale, for only ................$1.75
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08

they exist relative to this sub
k0BnA9k ject in the small towns and
~ rural districts OF Nebraska. The
success or failure OF a law depends upon
whether or not under the ordinary condi-
tiohs II reasonably produces the desired
results In order that we may fully APP
preciate the results sought 20 be attained
by a primary law in Nebraska, let US
review the conditions as they existed prior
to 1907 when this law was adopted.
HN'For a great many years we worked I'M
der the convention plan OF naming can
ddates TO the various federal state and
county offices. Many OF the features Of
this plan were excellent but Il appears
that Il contained some weak points which
were sufficient TO condemn the entire
plan and caused the substitution OF the
primary system. The main weakness OF
the convention plan was the fact that in
some instances, the delegates selected to
such convention were rendered and re-
ceived from certain corporations certain
cOurtesies. who were expected 10 and did
In isolated cases. in return reciprocate by
voting in convention for candidates be-
lieved TO be favorable to such corporate
interests.
"a secondary weakness OF the convention
plan was tnat ring pohuclans On sys-
tenn Of trading and logrolling could die
tate TO a great extent the platform and
name the candidates OF such convention.
thereby defeating the wishes Of a majority
OF the delegates in the convention and
overriding the purposes OF Eood govern
ment.
Il shall not attempt TO deny that the
above conditions did actually exist in some
conventions. In too many Instances We
have felt the nand of the unseen power
and have seen by the operations Of thS
above methods candidates foisted upon th'
people whom we knew did not fairly rep
resent the best interests Of this state
do not wish TO be understood as stating
that this was the ordinary or usual result
OF a party nominating convention. IL wa
only In isolated cases that this condition
obtained. The average delegate Is a.
honest and sincere as is the average cleo
tor who is not a delegate. great ma
iority OF the delegates TO all convention
wished 10 do the right thing and nam
The right men on their tickets. The cor
POFation usually got in It's work with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08

&C. ]. Feerey OF Cedar county. a member
of the county board OF that county, and
chairman of the legislative committee OF
the Nebraska County Commissioners
Supervisors and Clerks association, read
the following paper at the convention
tion in Omaha)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08

the consideration Of this sub
ject The Primary l shall en-
deavor to give the conditions as
they exist, relative to this sub
ject in the small towns and
rural districts OF Nebraska. The
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08

Table No 7-All the beautiful Gowns,
Combinations and skirts slightly mussod from
$500 your unrestricted choice at .... So. so
Table No. 8-All orr Women's Flannel
cite Gowns that sold regularly at S5c, this sale,
at each ....................... 59c
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-08
BENEFITS BIG GROCERY
40 lbs. aranulated Sugar ...... 81,
COFFEE SPECIALS.

COFFEE SPECIALS.
Benefits Breakfast Coffee, special
price, glib. can, at...........,... 4Oc
Benefits Golden Coffee. special
price, per H., ut.............. 22C
Teas, assorted, 5Sc grade. per 10. 4sc
Teas, assorted, 4Sc grade. per H., c5o
Tea Siftings, H. package, at.....12,
Monarch Cut Asparagus, large cau--
And 20 Stamps.
Hulled Beans, with chicken, . cans
Tor $3.50. ,...........,..,... 25c
Lima Beans. with chicken. cans, S5c
Benefits Capitol Buckwheat lib.
package, at ...,..............1 2lac
And 10 Stamps.
Telmo Strawberries, ] 2lhc can for Toe
Monsoon Seeded Raisins, 3, lOc pack
ages for Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Golden Eagle Currants, two l4c pack
ages for Observation-Disclosures. Csc
And 10 Stamps.
Diamond Crystal Table salt, 3 pack
And 10 Stamps.
0 lbs. New Navy Beans, at........ 25c
Gaillard's Pure Olive oil, quart can,
at ........... ,......... Y5C
SOC Jar, Tea Garden Preserved Figs,
Tor 800. ,'........'. .......... zoo
Double Stamps on Butterine
Benefits Capitol oats, 2-lb. package,
Tor .............. ........ ........... llo
And 10 Stamps.
Hartley's Current jelly jar. zoe
Benefits Capitol Pancake, glib. pack
age, at ............,...l lie
And 10 Stamps.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

You can get trout. herring. catfish
halibut and salmon at Stauffer's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

bow rests over Buoy A. The steady
hand of the sturdy soldier for this
time certainly trembled; his heart
beat rapidly. The confusing emo
tions of inherited ideas. of human
passions, and OF intellectual appre-
tensions, struggled within him. Which
triumphed has become a matter of
history.
= Horrifed by the effect of the act
that he had SO rapidly arpued himself
into. Lieutenant Castro was overcome
and was found in an unconscious con
dition on the floor OF the fortifcation
vault next day Whether a deliberate
act or an accidental contact of wires
had done the deed no one could tell
Nobody wanted to tell. By it great
and good purpose was effected. But
Castro could not bring himself to in
dulge the personal advantage it
brought him until it became an estab-
lished fact that out of il was to be
wrought the full and UNQUALIFIED free
dom of his native island. That was
why the bells of ST. Boniface did not
ring his wedding chimes until the hour
that the Cuban flag floated over the
Cuban Capital.
THE END
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

For Sale Cheap-Residence at 2o5
South 9th street Rocky Ford. Colo. Ad-
dress A. L. Tenney Holyoke. Colo.
For Sale-The Farmers g. Merchants
Bank building. Address E. L. Robb.
Timpas. Colo. l5tf
For Sale-All kinds of hay and winter
pasture. For particulars apply to Robt.
E. Lewis, phone Ranch 1873 2lf
You can get trout. herring. catfish
halibut and salmon at Stauffer's.
For Sale-A few fno Shropshire ram
lambs. c. j. COVER,
For Sale-Several span of work horses
The Fenton Drug Co.
Best prices, best goods and best SER
vice at Richards & Daring's grocery.
Phone Ford 2l9.
Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 5oz
No 9TH. Esp
Fine alfalfa pasture for rent. Apply
to Hannah Swink Conner.
Ditch Stock for Sale-Four shares in
High Line ditch. Robt. E. Lewis. phone
Ranch 1873 2ltf
DR.. P. P. Keck, Veterinarian. Ofiee
at Grand Valley Livery Barn. phone
Ford 10. Att
Texas oil and gas at Rlehards&Daring's
Popular price grocery. $40 So Main St.
Phone Ford 2l9
$500 to loan on good real estate Sc
curity. Apply at this Office, -25
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17
Announcement

1t is impossible for to personally call all of my
customers and friends before the oliays therefore
have placed this ellknown line of Linen sale at the
Ideal store in the St John building two doors north of
the Opera House. These the famous Linens from
Dunham e. Co., which have been favorably known to
Rocky Ford housewives for than 10 years. 1t
ssts of the best grades of imported Linens; complete
lne many articles which will make ideal holiday gifts
We cordially invite your inspection.
HARRY M. TODD
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

Texas oil and gas at RIehards&Dar S
Popular price grocery. $40 So Main st.
Phone Ford 2l9
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

For Sale-The Farmers g. Merchants
Bank building. Address E. L. Robb.
Timpas, Colo. l3tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

DR.. P. P. Keck, Veterinarian. Office
at Grand Valley Livery Barn. phone
Ford 10. ATT
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

$500 to loan on good real estate Sc
curity. Apply at this Office. -25
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

Ditch Stock for Sale-Four shares in
High Line ditch. Robt. E. Lewis. phone
Ranch 1873 2lt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

Fine alfalfa pasture for rent. Apply
to Hannah Swink Conner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17
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For Sale Cheap-Residence at 2o5
South 9TH street Rocky Ford. Colo. Ad-
dress A. L. Tenney Holyoke. Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

For Sale-All kinds of hay and winter
pasture. For particulars apply to Robt.
E. Lewis, phone Ranch 1873 2ltf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 5oz
No 9TH. Esp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

Best prices, best goods and best SER
vice at Richards & Daring's grocery.
Phone Ford 2l9.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

For Sale-Several span of work horses
The Fenton Drug Co,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-11-17

For Sale-A few fno Shropshire ram
lambs. c. j. COVER,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-13
ORDER OF NOTICE
OF Guardians Application to Mortgage
Real Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. In Probate Court,
District of Washington, SIS. held at Montpelier
IN and for said District, on the 9TH day OF June,
FIor, nee 4. smith, Guardian unto Murdena
lane Smith and Joena Elizabeth Smith minors.
makes application to said Court for license to
mortgage for the sum OF -, 90; oersain teal
estate Of said wards. namely Certain lands
and premtses situated in the towns 81 Groton
aud Psaoham. In the County OF Caledonia and
state OF Vermont, being an undivided one.
ninth interest TO and In certain lots o. lang
dsscribed in the warranty deed from Robert y.
Miller and Virgil Il. Ayers TO John II. and Dom
AID Smith dated August IS, 1908, and recorded
In Rock H. pages Ti2, 7ia, ia OF she Land hec-
oEds of said Town OF 9toton sna OF noSe ~
Togn OF Peasham, said lots being timber lots,
which deed is referred 70 for more particular
description, representing that the mortgage OF
.atd property 4 necessary TO secure the pay
msnt OF said Is 10000; the amount OF the ex-
istfpe mortgage on said real estate. said mort
gage TO be executed for the purpose OF pawn
said existing mortgage lien on said es'ate, IN
order 10 free said estate from the conditions
undsr which the same is held Ny said Guardian
| for said wards.
assigned the 10Th day Of June. A. d. 1911, At the
Probate once in Montpelier. in said District.
/ 10 hear and decide upon said Application, ano
ordered thai public notice thereof TO be given
/ 10 All persons Interested therein, BY publishing
this order three weeks snccessiveiy IN me b@i.s
/ nsily Times a newspaper published at the City
/ Of Barre IN said District. which eirculAtes u
/ the neiehborh0od of those persons interested
therein: all OF which publications shall bs
prevfous 20 the time appointed Tor the nearing
Therefore you are hereby notified 70 appear
/ hefore said Court 81 the time ana place afere'
ssid then and there In said Court, 70 ooieet '
/ the granting Of such license II you see cause
Given under my hand ~ nontpeltsr, IN saia
nistrlct. tins ieth day Of Juae. 1911.
FRANK J. MARTIN, Judge.