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try is shocked at the disclosures of money brib-
The wnmr hji. m.i.- i,h startling rev-elation that
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fi tb? Astounding Disclosures
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steals on in i" -'" , , h its free Das8 organization,
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many are um him in before he is
tis sdowu in- police force to protect the railroads In their cx
ISStaStW art linger charges, low taxation of their pro
Urtv an'rt i' ",er matters in dispute between them and the
He in vmdand forceful language the author shows how this
SfriranUuoii die-law nominations for office; how itsetsupweak
SSlm"ii:uid pulls down strong and independent men; how it
5iiSi-i and law-maktag Thtv this Bribery Sys
t i ilrs be destroyed before the people cart get
JholMome legislation touching the control of the rail
roads is the contention of the author In this book.
The Issue in Nebraska
Mr Berire was the Democratic and Populist candidate for Gov
emorof Nebraska in 1804. and would hare been elected by an over
wlieJminginajorit except for the Roosevelt landslide. He made
the railroad question the issue of his campaign. In scathing terms
be denounced the professional lobby and the free pass bribery sys
tem He insisted that these were the instrumentalities through
nhien the railroads procured the g overnment away from the people:
that by these nieans they maintain tneir ciwruoiiaw lrcigm, mm
passenger rates and Betray tee people wucnever i ahiui iu
teresls are involved. The campaign was without a parallel
in the state Mr Merge has kept on battling since that cam
paign until this year all parties in Nebraska will declare
tirtinst this vicious briliery system, and it is evident the next
legislature will toll its death knell.
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A New Book by Geo. W. Berge
Candidate for Governor of Nebraska in 1904
The Railroads and the U. 8. Senate
To overthrow railroad domination in any state or at Washington
the present railroad bosses with their machines must lie overthrown.
By destroying the ire pass bribery system wo strike them
at their most vulnerable point, t his book strikes fearless
ly and powerfully at this, one of the greenest evils of our
time, &nd points out with unerrlnst precision iho polltl
ce.1 corruption which it beset- It is this only book ever
written on the suoject. and everybody will want to read it.
The book contains more than 3oo pages. Illustrated and Is bound
in heavy cloth.
A Few of the Chapter Heads From
the Book
The Free Pass-Holders a Policing Squad for the Railroads.
The Most Powerful Weapon of thus 1'ollclng Squad is The Free Tass
Briliery System.
Professional Pass Distributors and Pass Superintendents.
The Seductive Influence of the I'ree Pass.
Passes and Per j ury.
The Lobbyists Organize the LegitdaUire.
Pass Bribery leads to draft'.
The Free Pass System Leads to Double Dealing In Politics,
State Institutions in Grip of Puss Bribery System.
The Betrayal of the People by Pass-Holding Officials.
No Hope for Railroad Herniation From the National Congress
Until the Free Pass System is Destroyed in the States.
Serving Two Masters.
WHAT CAN BE MORE INTERESTING JUST NOW THAN THIS PHASE OF THE RAILROAD QUESTION?
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THE REPUBLICAN. .
SPRINGFIELD. MASS.
"The Free Pass Bribery System" Is a book of
Nebraska production and consists of various
addresses, newspaper editorials and chapters
In vigorous denunciation of the free pass evil.
The author is George W. Berge. a lawyer of
Lincoln, and editor of the Independent newspa
per who ran for governor of tbo state in 1104 on
the fusion ticket. Mr. Berge speaks strongly,
and his hssdiing of the politicians who accept
these little bribes is scathing as it ought to be.
It is his opinion that t he people will sever se
cure through their legislative agencies an ef
fective control of the railroads as long as the
free pass control of politicians Is tolerated.
YOR-K, NEB.. DEMOCRAT
"The contents of the book are highly satis
factory. As its title imparts, it Is a discussion
of the pass evil and is fordbl; and clearly writ
ten. It shows up the methods by which the
railroad companies de 'eat railroad legislation
- and maintain their dom sion over the state
through the instrumentality in the main by the
railroad pass. The book strikes fearlessly and
powerfully at ose of the greatest evils of our
time and ought to meet with a searty reception
from the reading public."
THE COMMONER.
George W. Berge, of Lincoln, editor and pub
lisher of the Nebraska Independent and fusion
candidate for Governor in 104, has published a
book entitled "The Free Pass Bribery System "
Mr. Berge deals with the pass bribery evil in
plain language, and points out with unerring
Sredsionthe evils that follow in the train of
this form of political corruption. He is not
content with showing how politics Is corrupted,
but shows beyond dispute m "-"'"'-f
feet upon the great masses of the people. Bail-
rood methods nre eiposed in scathing terras.
Mr. Berge made bis campaign for governor
upon the railroad liass issue and the fact that
he ran many thousands ahead of bis ticket
shows in a moasnre the deep interest the people
of Nebraska are taking in this phase of We rail
road problem. "The Kree Pass liribery System
Is a valushle contribution to current political
discussion and should have a wide circulation
smong those who are interested in makiug the
railroads the servants; rather than the masters,
of the people.
Eminent Educator Endorses It
- Lincoln, Neb. Hon. George W. Berge My
Dear Mr. Berge: I have just tlnished reading
"The Free Pass Bribery System," and I close It
with the conviction that It will have a career.
It is the clearest snd eompletest eirplauation of
current western polities that I have ever seen.
Tour style Is terse, brilliant, and effective, yon
have avoided partisanship, and you have ex
pressed yoarself with great moderation and
self-restraint. Although the book deals with
Kebraska conditions, It will no doubt, attract
attention outside the state. I hope you will not
fail 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 reception of your book, 1 remain.
KDWAKD A. ROBS.
Ex-Lleutenant Governor Endorses It
Tors, Heb. Hon. George W. Berice. My Dear
Blr: 1 am reading your book, "The free Pass
Bribery Bystem," and hasten to assure you of
my high appreciation of it. It is an able, inter
esting anu instructive exposition of the Influ
ence of the pass In defeating wholesome rail
road legislation and in maintaining a most de
testable railroad domination in this country.
Tour book is a timely and valuable contribu
tion to the discussion of the paramount issue of
the hour and will, no doubt, have great influ
ence in centering altent on upon the most po
tent aod demoralir, ug agency of corruption in
existence. Kyerybody ought to read It.
B. A. UlLBKBT.
Candidate Seeks Information
JoromevHio, O. I have always looked upon
the pass as a polite br be, I am sure your book
will interest me. Please send a copy to my ad
dress and I will remit you the price of yonr book
whatever it Is. We are hoping to elect our gov
ernor ( Pattison ) and we may have a majority
In the legislature and I am hopeful of getting
some legislation un this subject at the coming
session if re-elected. David Ulicy.
Values The Book Highly
Bridgeport, Neb. I think that every voter In
Nebiaska should read it. I would not be with
out it for four prices of It. G. K. Caowkli,,
Farmer Land Commissioner's View
Normal, Neb. 1 have scanned Its pages with
mnch satisfaction. It treats the subject In all
of Its phases and leaves no point unexhausted.
It ought to be read by every voter In the whole
country. To all it wil: be found fntl of interest
and to many It will prove a veritable revela
tion. . , J. v. Wols.
Fighting, the Pass Evil
Weatherford. Tex. I am making a tight down
here against this evil. . . it. U Btkmnih.
Text Legislator Needs It
Waxohachie. Tex As a member of the last
two legislatures of this state 1 have striven for
anti free pass legislation, and I desire to read
what you have to say, inasmuch as 1 expect to
renew my eforta next session. J.M.Ai.uekiiici.
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