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NOVEMBER 16, 1905
Nobraoko. Independent
FREE PA
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George W. Berge's Book on Railway Bribery
Is iti xGreat Demand.
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People from all over the United States are
wanting this book. . Those who have read it are
pleased with it. It is proving to be a veritable
revelation to many. Every reader of The Inde-
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pendent should read this book. The price of the
book alone is $1.00 postage prepaid. The Inde
pendent one year and the book $1.50. Send along
your orders. Read what others say about it:
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Endorses It
York, Neb., Oct. 12. Hon. George W. Berge,
Mr. Dear Sir: I am reading your book, "The
Free Pass Bribery System," and hasten to assure
you of my high appreciation of it. It is an able,
interesting and instructive exposition of the in
fluence of the pass in defeating wholesome rail
road legislation and in maintaining a most de
testable railroad domination m this country.
Your book is a timely and valuable contribution
to the discussion of the paramount issue of the
hour and will, no doubt, have great influence in
centering attention upon the most potent and
demoralizing agency of corruption in existence.
Everybody ought to read it.
E. A. GILBERT.
Eminent Educator Indorses It
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 11. Hon. George W.
Berge, My Dear Mr. Berge: I have just finished
reading "The Free Pass Bribery System," and
I close it with the conviction that it will have a
career. It is the clearest ana completest ex
planation of current western politics that I have
ever seen. Your style is terse, brilliant, and
effective, you have avoided partisanship, and you
have expressed yourself with great moderation
and self-restraint. Although the book deals with
Nebraska conditions, it will, no doubt, attract
attention outside the state. I hope you will not
fall to send a copy to the Hon. James Bryce,
author of "The American Commonwealth," who
always appreciates realistic studies of American
politics. With the best wishes for a hearty re
ception of your book, I remain.
EDWARD A. ROSS.
Former Land Commissioner's View
Normal. Neb., Oct. It. To the Editor of Th
Independent: I had noticed with pleasure the an
nouncement of a coming volume by Hon. tj. W
Berge, treating on the "Free Iasa Bribery Sys
tt'in." It Is now out, uiu) I Imvo kcu And Its juxt
with much nutlpfactU'n. It treats the subject In
all of Us phases and loaves no point unexhausted.
It outfit to be read by every voter In the whole
country. To all It will U found full uf Interest
and to many It will prove a veritable re volition.
J, V. WOI.KK.
Floating ths Past Evil
WYa'hvrfuril. Tex.. Nov. C. lion, tkorp V.
TVrr IVar Sir: 1 have txno I a favorable com
ment tut jour book, 'Tho "ree P.u Bribery
ti in and 1 uull be obliged to you If you will
send me a copy at once. I am making a fight
down here against this evil.
R. L. STENNIS.
What the Commoner Says
George W. Berge, of Lincoln, editor and pub
lisher of the Nebraska Independent and fusion
candidate for governor in 1904, has published a
book entitled "The Free Pass Bribery System."
The book contains editorials from the Independent
and extracts from speeches and letters by Mr.
Berge during the past two or three years. Mr.
Berge deals with the pass bribery evil in plain
language, and points out with unerring precision
the evils that follow in the train of this form of
political corruption. He is not content with
showing how politics is corrupted, but shows be
yond disput ) the demoralizing effect upon the
great masses of the people. Railroad methods
are exposed in scathing terms.
Mr. Berge made his campaign for governor
upon the railroad pass issue and the fact that he
ran many thousands ahead of his ticket shows
in a measure the deep interest the people of Ne
braska are taking in this phase of the railroad
problem. "The Free Pass Bribery System" is a
valuable contribution to current political discus
sion and should have a wide circulation among
those who are interested in making the railroads
the servants, rather than the masters, of the
people.
Candidate Seeks Information
Jeromeville, ,0., Nov. 5. Hon. George W.
Berge, Dear Sir: I notice in the Commoner that
you have published a book entitled the "The Free
Pass Bribery System." As I have always looked
upon the pass as a polite bribe, I am sure your
book will interest me. Please send a copy to my
address and I will remit you the price of your
book whatever it is. We are hoping to elect our
governor (Patdson) and we may have a majority
in the legislature and I am hopeful of getting
some legislation on this subject at the coming
session If re-elected.
DAVID ELEY.
Values the Book Highly
Bridgeport, Neb., Oct. 26.- To the Editor of
The Independent: I received your book in due
time and have read a part of It and I am well
pleased with It. I think that every voter in Ne
braska should read It I think it is all right and
would not be without it for four prices of ihe
hook. I have been on the sick list for some
time but am getting getter and as soon as I
can I will do all I can for .your hook and paper,
GEORGE E. CADWELL.
Sees Change for the Better
Carlinvllle, 111., Oct. 2. Hon. George VV.
Berge, My Dear Sir: Having been a reader of
"The Independent" for several years I would na
turally notice the great change brought about
under your management since you became Its
editor. Some six months ago I had made up my
mind to drop "The Independent" when my time
expired, but have lately changed my mind. En
cloned please find ($ ) for renewal of The Inde
pendent, the Commoner mid your book on the
railroad pass evil. Wishing you and our causn
every success, I am your truly,
WILLIAM 8 Ull MAN,
ML Pleasant, Tex., Nov, 3. Hon. (Joorte V.
I'm-i Dear Sir: t notice that you luve published
u Kok called "Th Vv Vm Bribery Hyatcm,"
am! i wrlto to ak the inlets at if, as I want a
ropy of ih;il book.
gko. m. Ronnivra
Parsons, W. Va., Nov. 6. Hon. George W.
Berge, Dear Sir: I notice that you have published
a book entitled "The Free Pass Bribery System,'
and I would like to read the same. Send to me
a copy and I will return to you price for same.
J. P. SCOTT.
Greenville, Tex., Nov. 4. Hon. George W.
Berge, Dear Sir: I notice that you have published
a book entitled "The Free Pass Bribery System."
I wish to order a copy of this book. Please
quote me price.
J. P. YATES.
Texas Legislator Needs It
Waxohachie, Tex., Nov. 6.- Hon. George W.
Berge, Dear Sir: Noticing a reference to a work
hy you entitled "The Free Pass Bribery System..
I write to ask you for a copy of it. As a member
of the last two legislatures of this state I have
striven for anti free pass legislation, and I desire
to read what you have to say, Inasmuch as I '
expect to renew my efforts In the next session. I
will be glad to remit the price when I know what
it is. J. M. ALDERDICE.
Greenville, Tex., Nov. 4.-Hon. George W.
Berge, Dear, Sir: I read a notice or a book written
by you entitled "The Free Pass Bribery System."
Please send me a copy with bill for the price
and I will receipt to you the amount.
B. Q. EVANS.
Royalton, Minn., Nov 6. To the Editor of
The Independent: Please find enclosed 11.00 for
"The Free Pass Bribery System." Most Likely
I will take the agency for It. I can tell more
about It when I get the book. Mail to Royalton,
Minn. ,
J. V. RAG AN.
Lisbon, O., Nov. 6. Hon. G. W. Berge, Dear
Sir: I notice that you have published a book en
titled "The Free Pass Bribery System." When
can I get it and what is the price?
W. G. WELLS.
Northfield, Minn., Nov. 8. Hon. George W.
Berge, Dear Sir: I desire' to obtain a copy of your
book, "The Free Pass Bribery System." and will
be pleased to have you advise me the cost of
same. j, s. TRIPP.
Bennett, Neb., Nov. 6. Hon. George W.
Berge: Enclosed please find one dollar in post
office for "The Free Pass Bribery System."
GERHARDT KOLLOSTER.
Minden, Neb., Oct.- 30. Hon. George W.
Berge, Kind Friend: Find enclosed two dollars.
One for the "new book", remainder to apply on
my subscription to The Independent. "
J. S. CANADY.
Letters
Seeks Light on Money Question '
Chippewa Falls, Wis., November 7.To the
Editor of The Independent: Believing that the
power of our government is sufficient to govern
this nation, an dassuming that we are a govern
ment "of, by and for the people," the following
questions are a few of the many "that rear their
querulous heads.
1. Shall our government govern, or shall
wealth in a few hands be the controlling and com
pulsory force to govern and rob 80,000,000 of their
fellow men and deprive them of justice and equal
rights?
2. Why should this government at the be
hest and command of the few who now control
the wealth of this great nation, delegate to and
empower national banks (not government banks
as many people, without stopping to think, Imag
ine them to be) with almost unlimited spe
cial priileges to issue a currency arbitrarily
called money, when the power to create
money and regulate the volume thereof (the
volume controls its value) is a government func
tion that should only be used for the benefit of all
the people?
2. Can any man honestly deny that the pow
er of our government is equally as great to Jssuo
a currency direct for the peoplo to use as money,
whether that currency bo gold, silver, or paper, as
Its power 1h to Issuo Interest bear'ng bonds, as a
basis for the banks to use In publishing and pro
mulgating a currency which has no excusable or
redeeming quality except that of th bonds upon
which the national currency Is based?
4 .Does not this svntem, which was Invented
by cunning and devilish Ingenuity, add to the bur
den of the people, the nnnwoBwary payment of In
UroHt, which rapidly amimubues by being com.
potittiUd and paid In advance every nix months,
thus swelling the coffers of the few rich and
nbtinsf them to Rather In, not only thin well ma
tiMmUsted Interest on iloir iinestmtnt, but in
addition to that, suuplvliiK then with another
qtml amount ut half of otto err rent only, to
a t'u iu loan to the inotdo at n rat more I huti t ri
times u in at a the turn t pay, nto) uJ,
by thbi im-tluM of hurt time Uuu, again run