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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
William Pierce FRYE.

Judged by any fair test OF states
manship, Senator Frye of Maine looms
up as one of the large men of his time
For forty years he served in congress,
thirty as senator, and few men have
served it as long or as well. His
death marks the passing of one of the
last links in that great chain OF cause
and effect which, reaching from the
dark days of reconstruction, bind to-
gether in peace and prosperity the
greatest of nations. He served along
side of some of the intellectual Titans
of our history, and served as q leader
from the first, Longer than any
other man, he welded the power that
goes with president pro tenn OF the
senate, retaining that position from
1895 until his death.
A conservative always, Senator
Frye will stand out in history as one
of the strong constitutional statesmen,
of proved ability and integrity. He
lived through all the storms of reform
and experiment without losing his bal
ance in any. He saw leaders of all
political nostrums come and 60, with
out taking up with any of their vaga-
ries. He had faith in the fundamen-
tails of government, He had faith in
the principle of majority rule. He
believed in the people and in the
power Of an articulate public opinion,
and believed that 1t was not necessary
to overburden the statute books with
new legal theories in order to obtain
necessary results.
He will be missed In the senate for
his steadying influence. for his wis
dom, his council and his quiet restrain
ing example. II lie the caprice of ro-
mantle fate that he and his illustrious
colleague, Senator Hale, should have
entered and left the senate practically
together. They are the last Of list
of strong and great men who have
distinguished their state Of Maine at
Washington.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
RUSSIAN PASSPORTS.
slight Indication that the Govern
ment of the Gar IN ReIenting,
New York Times

slight Indication that the Govern
ment of the Gar IL ReIenting.
New York Times
That a st. Petersburg newspaper of the
high standing OF the Novoe Vremya should
publish an article advising the Russian
government to recognize and honor Ameri-
can passports issued to Jewish citizens Is
a matter of some significance and encour-
ages the hope that the Russian policy, OF
which we have long and so justly COM
planned, may within reasonable time be
changed.
The publication Is significant whether
or not Il was inspired by the government
The Novoe Vremya is sometimes spoken OF
as q government organ, which naturally
leads TO the suggestion that this publcs
ton may have been inspired. II that be
true II indicates a change OF heart on the
part OF the imperial government. Our De-
partment of State has under many admin
istrations, and repeatedly, protested against
the refusal of the Russian government to
permit it's representatives to wise passports
presented by American citizens OF the Jew
ish faith. Our laws permit no discrimina-
ton on account Of race or religion, and we
could not be expected patiently to submit
TO such a discrimination on the part of a
foreign government processing friendly
sentiments toward our own.
The advice given by the NoVoe Vremya
will naturally be construed as an indica-
ton that our protests have finally had ef-
feet. Even IL the publication were not Of
ficlally inspired. II must be taken as a sign
that enlightened opinion in st. Petersburg
opposes the narrow and intolerable policy
OF the government in respect 10 American
passports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Passing if I'm.

The Army and Navy Register calls
attention to the fact that the senate
military committee has taken no ae-
ton on the resolution in regard to the
establishment OF the military divisions
in army ADMINISTRATION, watch ar
rangements went into effect on July
by orders OF the War department, and
which. as We all know, transferred
from Omaha to Chicago q large part
OF the stan OF the military headquar-
tiers previously maintained here. The
Register continues;
The question has been the subject OF a
coplOus statement on the part Of the War
department and there have been supple
mental hearings before the senate military
committee Of General Leonard Wood and
General Arthur Murray respecting the eco
nomical advantages OF the restoration OF
the divisions. II 10 not expected that there
will be any committee action, certainly not
unless AIR. Hitchcock brings up the sub
ject again.
The Bee quotes this because the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Harman Comes Back.

And now Clarence e. Hartman, seek
ing the democratic nomination for
state railway commissioner, supposed
to have been knocked out by solar
pleKus blow from Mike" Harrington,
comes back and lands in several places
on his opponent. -
II Mike" did not know II before,
he is now given to understand that he
is one of the self-constituted crowd
Of slate-makers," for whom he is
"chief quill driver"
Mikes" activity in politics, we are
furthermore informed, has been to
keep a member of his family on the
Official payroll,
+ mike" suddenly became con
verted" from an ardent champion Of
county option to an anti-county OPP
ZIONIST, including the task OF making
"a coarse attack on Mr.. Bryan" at the
Grand Island convention through some
mysterious influence that would not
look we'll under the searchlight.
"ihe 10 Buoui VINO TeNilSb u
man after the grave has sealed his
lips"
Mike is INDUCING in, q "cowardly
hyena-like" performance. e.
Moreover, Mike" is invited by Mr.
Hartman to prove the charges made
against him before the democratic and
populist state committees. and let
their verdict be final
Time is called for the third round
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Pleasing Compliment for Nebraskan

Pleasing Compliment for Nebraskan
The selection of General p. II.
Barry to succeed to the vacancy on
the board of managers for the Ma
tional Soldiers homes created by the
death Of the late Captain H. e.
Palmer is a pleasing compliment to
a Nebraskan. While membership in
this board is chiefly honorary. the
competition is open to every part of
the whole United States, and even
though the place was previously held
by a NebraskaR, to award 1t again to
the same state is unusual General
Barry, himself, although exceptional
in being a veteran enlisted politically
with the democrats, has always stood
high as an old soldier and as a citizen,
and this high honor is a fitting climax
20 a long and useful career.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
|EOokinS Backward.
IhisDSSy in0mahay
COMPILED FROM BEE PILES

AUGUST 10.

Her Bros. have commenced erection Of
the west forty-four feet OF their block on
Harvey street. The east twenty-five feet
is under roof and will soon be completed
Mr.. NJ. MeElfatrick Of st. Louis, architect
for Boyds opera house. is at the Creigh-
ton.
Mrs. John Campbell. accompanied by her
daughter, Miss May Campbell, left for an
extended western trip. They will first visit
Salt Lake City for two weeks and then
spend some time in Colorado.
A dry goods clerk writes The Bee in be-
half OF the early closing movement pro-
testing against the inconsiderste obstinacy
OF one or two employers who for the sake
OF getting a little extra work from their
help, persist in keeping their places open
to the unreasonable hour OF $50 O'Clock
and even later.
Mr. Fred Prizes of Prizes lake was ar
rested by Deputy United States Marshal
Allen, charged with violating the revenue
laws. Tho charge againt him is selling
cigars and tobacco at his place near Flor
ence.
Rev. John Williams Of st. Barnabas
church and family went west.
Ben Hellman, brother OF M. Hellman Of
this city. arrived in town from Cheyenne.
3hogSt - ~ NopON
of the Department OF the Platte. accom-
panied by his family. departed for Fort
Bridger. wyo,. on the noon train.
United States Senator o. ID. Conser and
lady OF Michigan are registered At the
Withheld. Senator Conger is bound west,
after having spent a few days in Council
Bluffs
Colonel Matt T. Patrick started for New
York today He goes for the purpose of
capturing one OF the leading bellies of the
metropolis. The colonel has long resisted
the destinations of the fair sex, but has
succumbed at last.
At a meeting of the State Board OF Agri-
culture w. r. Canada the bill poster. was
allowed $3.50 for billing Nebraska City. A
letter was received from c. v. Gallagher,
president Of the Union Pacific base ball
club, asking II a prize was offered for a
game Of base ball.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
THE FRESH NIGHT AIR.

st. Paul Dispatch.
A well intentioned friend OF mine
Came blithely up to me,
He had a burden on his heart,
As any one could see.
II notice you are thin and lean
And scared with worldly care;
why don't you sleep out on the porch
And breathe the fresh night ARR
And so I slept out on the porch
As YOU can plainly see
And IL YOU contemplate the same.
oh pray you look at me!
An hour or two gazed on high
EnrRptured by star,
Then slumbered Just in time to be
Awakened by a car.
Again l dozea a wink or two,
Then awakened with a start
A drunken man was asking me
Where is the water Cart?
And Just as 7 dropped off again.
To dream of pumpkin pies,
Next door some serenaders sang,
Drink to me with thine eyes,
They quit at a. m. and
Sighed That's the last of that"
Alas my trusting, guileless heart
Had quite forgot the cat
At a. IN. the sun arose
And smote my dreaming bean
He sat down on the porch with me
And tiokled up my spleen
The iceman came at { q IN.
And told me IL was hot
And said the breweries all might fail
By noon as like as not
At S the youngster bounded out
And asked me how I felt;
grabbed a loose suspender IN
And walloped him a welt.
And here sit with pent up wrsfh
And murder In my heart;
II once l meet that outdoor guy
He'll need a ten-Infle start.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
TheBetsLcHGBor1
FnIIure of ProhIbitIon to rrohihlt.

Failure of Prohibition 60 Prohibit.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Aug. 9.-To the Edi-
tor Of The Bee: Recently you printed >
letter from me showing an increase Of
over five gallons in tho per capita con-
sumption. Of liquors in the United states
in ten years and in the same time an
enormous increase in the amount of dry
territory.
one Of your readers has tried to prove
that the increase in drinking has been con
fined to license territory and he implies
that there has been great decrease
in drinking in dry territory. He bases
his argument on the fact that the liquor
tax payments In the largest liquor produc-
ing states increased in one year and that
the tax payments in three prohibition
states decreased in that year.
As q matter of fact the amount of tax
collections on liquors in dry" states is
not the measure of liquor consumed in
such states. The bulk OF the liquors used
in dry" states is tax paid in "wet"
states and sent through mail order houses,
although an immense amount Of liquor Is
made and sold illegally and without tax
payment in dry states.
In this connection the commissioner OF
ihteIhdi revenue says
All the agents force available for raiding
has been used during the year in detecting
Illicit distilling, which practice has in
creased steadily, especially In those states
where statewide prohibitory laws have
been enacted.
1t is now generally conceded that prohi-
bition does not prohibit, but IL there be
any lingering doubt let the doubter con-
slider the following declaration Of the edi-
tnr Of ho Natl "a o
19ID:
The final figures upon liquor consump-
ton for the year 1910, published elsewhere
In this paper. may be regarded as definitely
settling It that the temperance cause Is
not making the great progress" that some
or our friends try to fancy that the pro-
cess OF voting the country dry" by towns
flat failure
T. NJ GILMORE,
President National Model License League
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Twenty Years Ago

Patrick Ford makes an impassioned plea
for the eight-hour day at Metz hall and
urges the smelter strikers to stand firm
for that cardinal principle OF right and jus
tee and they stand like adamantine.
The "resuscitated' Omaha ball team
made Its debut on the home grounds
and lost to Denver-e TO s.
Miss Emma Krutli. one of the clerks in
the general delivery department Of the
postoffics, returned from visit to Salt
Lake City.
Mrs. z. NJ Post returned from the east.
Rev. ]. T. Turkle OF Kountze Memorial
Lutheran church returned from a three
weeks trip in the east.
Senator Paddock was registered at the
Murray.
A committee from the smelter strikers
meets President Guy C. Barton and e. w.
Nash on the matter OF arbitration, but is
told by Mr. Barton that there is nothing
TO arbitrate."
Falconer clifford and Miss Bertha M
Root took out license to we'd
Freshmen at some of the local offices
quit on strike.
Contractor Mengedoht resumed work on
the new Kellom school.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

John w. Gates was one of the bold
figures in the financial world that
gave it such commanding power,
whether in all things he was one of
the most admirable or not, The quail
tiles of strength and sagacity are re-
fiected, however, in a career that be-
gan in poverty and ended in almost
countless riches. The homely ele-
ments of industry and application
were fundamental with him. After
his long train of commercial conquests
he laid aside to an extent the severe
task of hard work and showed the
world that at play, as at work, his was
conquering genius. Mr., Gates
capped the climax of his rather sensa-
tional career with his startling testi-
mony of the inside workings of the
Steel trust before the congressional
investigating committee and the irri-
tation his frank disclosures caused
some OF his old rivals was proof
enough that he hit close TO the mark.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
President National Model License League.



OMAHA. Aug. ITO the Editor of The
Bee: On the eve Of the primaries, and be-
fore the election it is well for the voters
to consider carefully among the many can
didates those for justice of the peace, police
judge and constable. Too frequently we do
not wake up until after election. No man
is a good or worthy citizen who does not
interest himself enough to know who are
proper persons for his support and for the
best interest OF the people And while the
true citizen lie considering candidates for
various offices he should not forget those
offices which he may think are OF little
importance, but which are of greatest i'm
portance to the great mass of the people.
The Justice Of the peace, police Judge and
constable come nearer to the daily life OF
the people than any other officer; vet little
attention is paid to them. There the poor
mans cause IL determined; his rights pro-
tected or jeopardized. It's DEGREES and
judgments because Of his little means and
his inability to appeal often compels him
TO accept, whether right or wrong. Those
offices should be filled with men of hon
esty and uprightness. We cannot expect
in them men highly versed in legal lore.
A litigant can excuse an error if it be the
honest judgment. but he cannot excuse in
territorial wrongdoing. II these offices are
filled with sober and honest men, appeals
to the district court will be lessened and
the calendar there diminished and the ex-
pense to the county decreased Honest and
upright officers who have nothing in view
but the welfare of the people command
respect. Is the candidate honest? Are his
habits good? Is he sober and at all times
himself? Is his record good? Such candi-
dates, and those only, merit the suffrage
of a patriotic citizen. CITIZEN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

If there is the chance for saying that Mr.
Bryan has been BOWED over, Senator
Hitchcock's Omaha newspaper is on the
spot to play up the Opportunity-usually az
news. The Washington correspondent of
the said Omaha newspaper has a fine show
every little bit to get first page. first col
umn, under headlines that look startling as
far as across the room. Apparently those
interested I'm Mr.. Underwood's end Of the
case will not necessarily have to subscribe
for Mr.. Bryans Commoner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Ten Years Ago

Al Patrick left in a private car for his
ranch near Sheridan. Wyo. He took as his
guests Mr. and Mrs. J. n. II. Patrick,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Patrick, Mrs. Joseph
Barker, Mr.. Dick Berlin, Mr. Robert
Patrick DIR. Leroy drummer.
Frederick Lorenz, national organizer Of
the National Retail Grocers association,
came to town to organize the local mer-
chants.
Fourteen track events, tennis singles and
tennis doubles. made up the program Of
the day at the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION park.
Mrs. Inez Taylor of Cedar 'RApids, Ia,
who had been the guest Of Mrs. Robert b.
Wilson on California street. returned to
her home.
c. j. Greene won the blind DOGGY golf
contest at the Country club by hitting the
sealed number exactly on the spot.
Black Blondin won three out of five heats
with Happy Boy at the Driving club races
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

subject is Of special Importance to our
business men, and it also tends to sup
port the conclusion previously ex-
pressed that our representatives in
Washington we're asleep at the switch
when they should have been awake.
and the train has gotten past them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Erhaustive scienti1o research shova

Exhaustive scientific research shows
that the tremor felt in San Francisco
on July 1 was not an earthquake, and
that the only damage done was in the
exaggerated and alarming reports sent
abroad about IT, 1t is natural that
San Francisco, with its matchless cour-
age and undaunted enterprise. should
object 20 the circulation of statements
calculated TO mislead.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

1t is announced that the employees
OF the Lincoln street railway have had
their wages raised 1 cent an hour.
But the announcement does not say
how much they are to get. Even
after the raise they may be earning
less than conductors and
motormen in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

Oh how quickly that urgent demand
for a special grand jury has abated.
The judges OF the district court in
vited the Water board to lay its proof
of alleged election frauds before the
county attorney, but so far the Water
board has not deigned to respond.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

When-tt comes to tish stories. that
slxty-pound channel catfish taken out
Of the Missouri river at Omaha is a
priEe-winner, especially when the pho
tographs and afidavits are produced
to prove it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

over in Chicago contract was re-
Gently made for 1000 voting ma
chimes at a cost OF nearly $1,000
600, without even competitive OF
public test, II those Chicago people
would only come over to Omaha they
might learn something to their advan-
tage about voting machines and their
opergtion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

One of the Titans OF finance who put
through the Jeffries-Johnson fight
fasco has backed out Of the Boston
base bali deal. 1t takes real courage
to invest money in base ball in Boston.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

Two weeks are still remaining after
the coming primary election for the
campaign OF education that will carry
the commission plan over the line in
the special election called for septem-
har
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

Note that the democratic scheme
for "bipartisanship" applies only
where the democrats are to get some
thing away from the rsUublicsus, but
not where the d., ara. saIsst AVE
something to q -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

After having his salary boosted
from $4,000 to $500 and perquisites,
our congressman ought to be able to
pay little back debt of s2.1OO with
out dividing with the lawyers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Punishment Fits CrIme.

A lot Of West Point cadets who dragged
the reveile gun from its place on the
campus at night must now drag II through
the streets OF the cadets camp every day
for a month. The officer who passed that
sentence must be a homeopath.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

In the dissolution Of the Standard
Oil trust it remains to be seen whether
fifty-seven varieties Of oil will become
as popular as that many kinds of
pickles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Also Rsverberations.

The suffragstte who declares, in letter
to the New York Sun. that there Is no
sound argument" against votes for women
invites the retoTt that there lie plenty of
sound In many arguments on the other side
OF the question.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
Joys NJ LenFninE.

Connecticut has a college professor who
claims to be able 20 live on % cents a week.
But who except Connecticut professor
wants to live on % cents a week?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
WITH THE WITS.


Doesn't this weather suit you?'
No; ! never liked summer; except IN
winter. '-Pittsburg Post.
Absolom hung BY his hair
And only yesterday the barber assured
me Il was all falling out" he cried.-NeW
York Sun.
Gracious. what is all that Grape for?'
u had q chance to get II at a bargain,
and, you know, my husband goes in for
fying!-London opinion.
The early bird gets the worm" quoted
the Wise Guy.
yes. but he has to stay up all night to
do H." added the Simple Mug-Philadelphia
Record.
Referee (in divorce case)-whom do you
prefer to i've With my child-your father
Chiid-if you please. sir, which ever gets
the automobile.-Puck.
She with neutrality-suspicious. cyclone
out west II has swept dozens OF farms
clear of everything.
He'll bet the mortFa~ss didn't bulge
an inch.-Boston Transcript.
Miss Rocksey-But. papa, George IL q
Woodworking young man.
Old Rocksey-That's II exactly The man
wish you to marry must be able to make
money without working.-Life.
She's the most fortunate girl know Of"
That so7"
Yes; she's been married three times and
each time successfully. Detroit Free
Press.
How so7'
"FIe made the statement that woman's
foot was growing larger. and when 1 chal-
lenged him to name the woman he refused"
Houston Post.
First Fan-That fellow behind the bat
must have been vaccnated good and strong
some time or other.
Second Fan-Why?
First Fan-It seems impossible for him to
catch anything.-Browning Magazine.
Now, Archie" asked g schoolmistress,
dilRting on the virtue Of politeness, II
you were seated in a tramcar, every seat
of which was occupied, and lady entered,
what would you do7"
pretend I was asleepP' was the prompt
reply.-Tid Bits.
ANY malaria around here7" asked the
tourfet.
Some say they is an some say they
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10
JULY CIRCULATION.
1891

state Of Nebraska, County of Douglas, S..
Dwight Williams, circulation manager Of
The Bee Publishing company, being duly
sworn, says that the average daily circu-
lauon, less spoiled, unused and returned
copies, for the month of July, 1911, was
1881. DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this % day of August, 1911.
(seal) ROBERT HUNTER
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

Down in Kansas a whole town is up
in arms because a Judge sentenced a
woman to wear boomers. How tickle
II fashion,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

Now, it is to be hoped there will be
enough honor in the fathership of the
trusts to go round-between Mr..
echwab and Mr.. Parsons.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

Give to the Ice fund" suggests an
exchange. Yes, for II 1t is anything
like the ice weight 1t is short enough
at best.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

The chief complaint about the Har-
rington-Harman bout is that the re-
turn IL not fast enough.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

II is to be seriously hoped no mis-
siles passing between mike" Harrlng-
ton and Clarence Hartman may injure
the innocent bystanders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-08-10

"A little learning is dangerous
thing" repeats the St. Paul Dispatch.
An adage as old as sacred scriptures,
but never too ancient to recall