I I* • I OraalidVheit* the^bst is at its Best PRIMARIES AND CONVENTIONS. Many weeks before the republican convention met at Cleveland it was known that Calvin Coolidge would be the nominee. State after state by popular vote or through a representative convention had in structed its delegates to vote for Coolidge. When the convention met, the roll call disclosed an all but unanimous vote for Coolidge. Only six out of 1,104 delegates voting disregarded their instructions. These were from North Dakota. Twenty-eight Wis consin delegates under instruction voted for La Follette, and one for Coolidge. Ten delegates from South Dakota, under instruction, voted for Johnson. These latter had been released by Johnson. They felt themselves bound, however, in loyalty and duty to follow the wishes of the voters as shown by the primary election. Because the republican national convention, conscious of its responsibility and with a proper sense of its dignity, proceeded in an orderly manner to discharge its function, it has has been derided. “Boss-ridden” is the mildest epithet that could be applied for a few days by democrats. The derision, too came from those who boasted of their superior freedom and capacity for self-expression. Let us step over to Madison Square Garden and see what took place. • • * There, amid noise and shouting, the tumult of a good natured, disorderly mob, the great gathering of democrats lighted its council fires on June 24. On July 9, two weeks and two days later, worn out with the stress and turmoil, sullen and disheartened, these delegates kicked the ashes of those council fires, and wearily abandoned the scene of their dis comfiture. A ticket had been nominated. Was the selection that of the men and women sent there in the name of the party? Or was it chosen by “the boys in the back room?” What became of primary instructions? What voice did the democrats of Nebraska have in the selection of J(' n W. Davis of West Virginia? Nebraska gave its approval to McAdoo. It began its voting for C. W. Bryan, and then went all over the map. Despite the fact that the popular ex pression at the primary was for McAdoo. States that cast their votes for McAdoo represent 257 votes in the electoral college, within nine of enough to elect. But Tammany said, “He shall not pass!” So did Taggart, so did Brennan. And McAdoo did not pass. When it was seen that the case was hopeless, and the McAdoo vote.; were released, the bosses sought his successor. “Nobody favored by Mc Adoo,” came the answer from the A1 Smith crowd. The man who went into the battle with popular ap proval came out entirely undone by the bosses. * . * * All the beating of tomtoms and leaping around the ring that will come with the campaign will not obscure the contrast between the two conventions. At Cleveland the will of the republican voters was freely regarded and firmly fixed in the ticket and the plafcrm. At New York the choice of the peo ple was swept aside by the bosses. A candidate who had not been endorsed outside his own state was selected. A candidate who had failed to receive approval in his home state was put on in second place. It would seem the democratic party is in more or less trouble when it comes to telling of the glories of the direct primaries. They didn’t give it much weight at New York. ONE SURE CURE FOR BANDITRY. Charles E. Wagner set an example for others, which may not be generally followed, although it surely will have commendation from all. He opened fire on a pair of bandits when ordered to “stick ’em up.” Too bad his marksmanship was not equal to his spirit. There is not a trace of the hero in the thief, for he takes no rnance he possibly can evade. Now and then someone like Mr. Wagner thinks quickly. Then the thieves flee swiftly. Or, as in the affair at the Head home lately, the watchman shoots very straight, and the robber remains, be cause he can not get away. SAD DAYS FOR CREPE HANGERS. One hundred and twenty-one thousand hogs reg istered at Mr. Everett Bukingham’s hotel for live stock between Monday morning and Saturday eve ning. Just an average of 20,000 head a day. Nearly all were disposed of before the sun went down Sat urday, and at prices that were steadily advancing. First allegation will bo that corn is scnrce and high. That is so, but not to the extent of famine. A considerable quantity of corn still is held in the cribs of the state, for Nebrnskn had its biggest com crop last year. Price is going up, and has been for wreeks, so the man who owns corn has been cncour j aged to believe he could get more out of it ns corn * ' than he could as pork. This has started the pigs ; to market in something of a hurry. Now, the price of pigs is going up, and a Chi cago man who ought to know what he is talking about says he ran see the $10 hog not very far nhend. All this happen just when the crepe hangers were set for a nice summer of calamity howling. La Follette and bis cohorts are ull ready to sing the blues up and down through the length and breadth of Nebraska, and prices start going up. About the only regret anybody will feel is that the corn that was sold last fall is not here to be sold again. The government estimate is that the yield this year will be around 179,000,000 bushels, which is some corn. With corn at 90 cents and hogs at $10, the calamity howlers will have a hard time get ting much attention from the farmer. HEARST KICKS THE DONKEY. It is really too bad. In fact it is little short of heartrending. Just look at it for a minute. The democratic party swapped its cherished traditions for the mess of pottage proffered by Mr. Hearst. The saturnine visage of Hearst loomed before the convention. His journalistic voice boomed forth in no uncertain terms, “Throw the League of Nations to the sharks and I’ll be with you. Hang on to it and suffer my anathema.” So the vision of Woodrow Wilson was dissipated by the desire to win at whatever sacrifice. Princi ple? Oh well, “winning is not wicked.” Overboard went the League of Nations, buoyed up only by a leaking lifeboat labeled Referendum. Democracy grovelled at the feet of Hearst, saying, “Behold, master, it is done, even as thou hast demanded.” Now, cruelly Hearst turns to and with his jour nalistic toe spurns those who so humbly performed his bidding. Jumping through the hoop Hearst held aloft, crucifying the memory of their but newly dead leader to win the Hearst favor, and then—nominat ing a candidate known to be heart and soul for the League. So it has come to pass—democracy now sees itself denied, jeered and flouted by the man it gave so much to placate. Witness the following from Mr. Hearst’s Chicago newspaper of July 10: "New York, July 9.—The New York American, in an early edition Tuesday night, exclusively gave information to the delegates at the democratic na tional convention and to the city that Governor Alfred E. Smith and William G. McAdoo had met privately In a room at the Rltz-Carlton hotel Tues day, and that this room was in the apartment of Lewis Nixon, a friend of Governor Smith. Nixon, it was explained, had once been appointed public serv ice commissioner by Governor Smith. "The American's announcement of the secret meeting caused a sensation among the delegates, and In Its next edition the American made the fur ther exclusive announcement that ‘At the Rltz conference It was decided that Smith and McAdoo retire in favor of some candidate, who was agreed upon. It was stated that it was to be John W. Davis of the J. P. Morgan company.’ "Before midnight Tuesday both McAdoo and Smith had admitted their private conference. To day J. W. Davis was actually nominated. "There facts were given to the New York Amer ican Tuesday night by William Randolph Hearst, who had secured accurate information that the conference had been held and of just what the con ference proposed to do. "The proceedings of the convention have shown clearly that the deni was made ns stated—Mr. Davis has been nominated as stated. "The J. P. Morgan interests had brought about the meeting in the apartment of Lewis Nixon, who, it will be remembered, was appointed by Governor Smith In his first term as transit commissioner to put over the 8-cent fare In this city for the Morgan interests. "In fact, the meeting might almost be said to have been held In the Morgan offices. "When the New York Wotlil Hsked Mr. Hcarst s opinion more than a year ago upon the desirability of holding the democratic convention in New York city Mr. Hearst replied as follows: “ ‘In answering your kind query, let me say that I think it would at least be an appropriate thing to bring the national democratic convention to New York. " ‘The present prospects are that the national democratic convention will be dominated by Tam many and Wall street. " ‘Therefore, what more suitable than to hold the convention In the city where those two practical and piratical forces abide and operate? " ‘Consider the convenience of such an arrange ment for everybody. Governor Sehmoos’* could keep one hand on the political pulse while the other was extended In benevolent protection of the traction and transportation companies of the private water power monopolies. “ ‘J. Pierpont Morgan could issue orders to his Tammany agents while keeping in close cable touch with the- English government, which utilizes him. “‘By all means have the deinocratic convention in New York—and let us hold it in Tammany Hall, or in the New York Central station, or in the spa cious offices of Banker Morgan under the smiling portrait of King George.' "Events have clearly shown the accuracy of the prediction." There is much moaning by “Pat” Harrison and other strategists who framed the sale to Hearst. But moaning is of no avail. Out into the storm goes the erring one, hugging to her bosom that which she purchased at the price of her soul. And the villain still pursues her. •This Is Hearst's pet term, used to name Gov ernor A1 Smith. Thomas J. Walsh is what the Scots mean when they say “canny.” He would rather have a rea sonable prospect of being elected senator than take a decidedly uncertain chance at being chosen vice president. The I'nited States Department of Agriculture promises Nebraska corn to the extent of 179,000, 000 bushels, which does not sound much like a crop failure. The boy didn’t know it was loaded, but his com panion found it out. That death did not ensue was clue to chance alone. Why not disarm the young sters? Finland may not be much in a political or in dustrial way, but some fine Olympic athletes come from there. Took Mr. McAdoo a long time to find it out, but the news that he could not win finally got around to him. The democratic party, says Jay House, loses a lot of elections, but it never disintegrates. “Vic" Berger says be is not afraid of “(lone" Debs. What does that prove? Sec what happened just as Dan Stephens headed for home. Homespun Verse —By Omaha’* Own Poet— Robert Worthington Davie __/ FAITH. He fared the gr im Inevitable; lie stood A Bray-haired veteran 'midst appalling strife; Hehlnd htrn lay the best years of his life— Incentive's prairie and Achievement's wnnrt. Madly he saw Hope's swiftly crumbling wall: He heard the crush, and reckoned full Its cost With havoc's sudden furore all was lost I .Ike leaves In autumn from cntalpns fall. Our lives are measured hy tho things we leave,— He said unto himself. While well he might Have taken his declining years to grieve, There flamed the embers of Hope s famished light, And from the ruin of bin toll the wings Of Faith boro him aloft to gi cater things /» _:_i (-> The Grasshopper Plague May Prove a Mild Visitation by Comparison L-——-' <-v Letters From Our Readers I All letters must be signed, but name w 111 be withheld upon request. Communi cations of 200 words and Irss will be given preference. -— - - - > . About American Poverty. Omaha.—To the Kditor of The Omaha Bee: Apropos of your editor ial. "Not a Poverty-Stricken People." I hope you are correct, yet the facts do not bear you out. Now, Web ster's definition of poverty Is "the state of being poor.” My contention is that the majority of the people of the United States are poor 1 e . have little or no means. If you will go to the records which have been com piled on this subject, you will find that it is true that the overwhelming bulk of the nation's wealth is con centrated in the hands of the very few. Now for what you say about "Boh” La Follette: You credit La Follette with saying: "The millions at work on the farms, in the mines, in transporta tion, In the factories and shops and stores, with all their industry and saving, find themselves poorer nt the end of the year than at the begin ning." Again I refer you to the records, from which you will find that it is a fact that the masses of the people have been growing poorer and poorer each year. Isn't it a fact that the in dustrial workers are finding It harder to make a living now than some years ago? And isn't it a fact that the farmer is in a more precarious position than he was some time ago? It is true that La Follette's state ment "has been used" liefore and that "it lacks the element of novelty,” Just what La Follette wanted it to lack. If you are opposed to La Fol lette because he Is lacking in the ele ment of novelty, your point is well taken. But If your opposition Is based upon the ground that what he says lacks common sense, you will have to find some new and better ar gument. Yes, there are millions of happy homes owned by their occupants, but many times more millions who have to scrape to pay the rent. There are more automobiles, more electric wash ers, mine hair curlers, more movipg thun there were in the times of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jack son, to be sure. There aro also more flying machines. The reason for there being more of these things is not that the peopio are in possession of more of the world’s goods. It Is because these things were nonex istent at those times. And the per centage of the wealth of the nation owned by the people is becoming less and less. This condition Is due to the ex Istenco of special privilege. La Fol lette proposes to eliminate this spe cial privilege, and whether he suc ceeds or not, "Fighting Hob” cannot be dismissed by (ailing him a social ist. or by saying wo not not poverty stricken. or by saying the average man only gets three meals a day, /-- - ' N. Abe Martin “Jest exactly live fillin' stations north on this street," said Lafe Bud, when some stranger asked him where th’ Baptist church wur Don't hate t’ part with n five spot, it won’t ro verv fer. (Copyright, uu ) \ unless you class him with the ox, who generally eats his three squares, too. JAMES W. HANSON, 4819 South Twenty-fourth Street. On the Other Hand. Holbrook, Neb.—To the Editor of The Omaha Bee: Your editorials on Thursday. July 10. were so good 1 feel I must congratulate you on them. Every word Is correct and timely, j We are far from being a poverty stricken people, S. F. DAVIS. Peter’s Other Qualities. Omaha, July 12 —To the Editor of The Omaha Bee: On July 11, you pub lished an article regarding a dog owned by C. F. Lambert. Your re porter arrived late, thus falling to get all the facts, so I have been ad vised to write an article stating the exact truth. I’etcr Is a wolf hound. He has at tacked mother and me four times, once causing me to fall. Again, he came onto our front porch, lunged at mother, who is 72 years old and part ly blind, causing her to fall. 1 found her on the floor dazed and bleeding. Peter was trying to get into the house, growling, snarling and show ing teeth over an Inch long. He could tear anyone to pieces in a few moments. Again, as I was starting to work, he stood In front of our house, snarl ing and daring me to leave the ter race. I had to call Mrs. Lambert and ask her to call him hack before I could go to work. e are afraid to step Into our own yard and I am afraid to go to and from work and when I am at work. I never know what moment I may receive a telephone message that Mother has been torn to pieces Mr. Lambert has been notified sev eral times to chain or muzzle Peter but refuses, Insisting that he is not vicious. The prosecuting attorney testified that he had received com plaints from Others regarding this dog and I testified that he had grabbed an other girl by the heel, that she had kicked him and gotten away. Is tho dog vicious? ANNA HOMER. 818 No, Forty-eighth St He Cures Cancer. Omaha—To the Editor of The Omn ha Bee: Much has been said about cancers. I want to say I had the cancer 17 years ago. and after ex rnriment!ng for eight months, I cured niy own case. And it was very easy after I found the stuff that cured it. It's very easy to cure cancers al though tho doctors may not know it F. W. LVN8MAN. History of Ire (Yearn. It Is the general belief that Ice cream was first made In Italy. It waa possibly Introduced Into France about 1550. The earliest printed rec ord Of Ice cream In England Is found in The Experienced English House keeper, published In 1759. The flr«t advertisement of lee cream In the I'nlted States appeared In a New York paper. The Post Roy. June 8, 1780 The first wholesale Icecream business w is started by Jacob Fussell In Baltimore In 1851. The Ice cream business Increased In' the I’nlted Stntes from 80,000.000 gal Ions in 1909 til 253,529,000 gallons in 'io.it World. \ LISTENING IN ""l On the Nebraska Press ^ The Norfolk Press wants a bright girl, who can spell, write Intelligent English an.l Jik"s people, to act as reporter. And the Information is given that there is no objection to bobbed hair if there arc brains under the hair. Allen May of the Auburn Herald is getting old. He says he can remember the time a boy yearned to be ,1 bo hs could vote. "Rut now." mourns Allan, "he yearns to be 21 so he can drop in at the drug store and buy a package of eigarets." The Buaver City Tribune knows a few business men who get out a calendar once a year and tell you that advertising don t pay "because they've tried it." Editor Alden of the York Repub llcan. said in his issue of July 3, "By the time this issue reaches the read ers of this newspaper the democrats will have named their national ticket." Rut, of course, Joe sent the old Republican out on time anyhow. Noting that the Smith men yelled "oil" at the McAdoo men, and that the McAdoo men retorted by yell ing "booze " at the Smith men. the Shelton Clipper remarks that the two fluids have got a lot of men into trouble. Ran Webster of the St Paul Phono graph makes pretense of being a great golfer if he attends the summer meeting of the press association at Omaha we ll challenge him to a mum bietypeg contest, where he has some show of winning. The Huinhle Cabbage. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Should the history of the cabbage ever le written. It may prove to be unexpectedly thrilling Remarkable facts concerning that humble vegeta ble has been discovered by Prof. Rug gles Cates, the botanist. • 'abbngrs, kales, raullflowera and When in Omaha Hotel Conant 250 Rooms— 15tl Baths— Rates $: to $3 N ET AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION for June, 1924, of THE OMAHA BEE Daily .74,616 Sunday .76,224 Doe* not include returns, left over*. sample* or paper* spoiled in printing and Includes no special sales or free circulation of any kind. V. A. BRIDGE, Cir. Mgr. 5ub*cribed and sworn to before m# this 5th day of July, 1924 W If QUIVEY, 1 (Seal! Notary Fubtic 6% NO COMMISSION 6$ § I REAL ESTATE LOANS l 1 6% INTEREST S 1 NO COMMISSION E Ea*y Repayment* [J o The Conservative Savings & Loan Ass’n c 2 1614 Harney Street ^ 6%NO COMMISSION D% 4 SUNNY SIDE UP chJce Qoirifoct nor forqet It is entirely proper and right that the delegates to the recent New York convention be praised for their devotion to the task in hand. Theirs was a difficult task. They worked hard. They perspired and cheered and paraded. 'I hey schemed and submitted to the dictation of bosses. They spent long and weary hours on the job. But we are reserving our cheers for the boys in the press section. - Having had some experience in reporting long drawn-out conventions, we know the difficulties of the Job. But never have we been called upon to work for two weeks on one con vention. Fourteen days and nights of it was a r»'al ta*