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THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1912. 5 1 OMAHA'S GREATEST CLOTHING HOUSE The Two Greatest Automobiles YOU'LL find us exceptionally pre r.arprl far vmr n nf r.n 1 tt in ft. STHDEBAKER E-M-P30" $1,235 Complete at Omaha STIIBEBAEIER Flanders "20" $865 to $920 Complete at Omaha : Over 30,000 of them $old so far this season Don't wait until.' winter, to buy your car. BUY IT NOW WHILE THE DRIVING IS GOOD. Be sure it is a IA1 lie Corporation of America ft Douglas 363 Ofiiaha Branch L. A. Keller, A-3679. . 2026-28 Farnain j vuj xiut YV1LJL1 plenty of blue suits, but a great line of tans, browns and grays as well. So many good things are here that we hardly know what mostly deserves mention. ' W ve a lot of. new things in light, colored, light weight cloth es for summer wear th e coolest fabrics wool can make, thin but very durable. Outing suits, mohair suits in various. different colors, $10, $15, $20 and $25. Outing trousers, skeleton lined coats and.: the new, "Blazier" Norfolk jackets. , ' - ' ! 'J ;. . . :.: Hot Weather Furnish . reeriess Atnietic union Suits, regular $1 and $1.50 values, special, Saturday 79c Night Robes, collarless, full cut, all sizes;. special for Saturday 39c Porosknit Union Suits, all sizes;. special for Saturday 50c Black gauze lisle Hose, regular 25c value, ojwmu oitinruay, .pair... IOC Separate soft -collar, plain colored soft Shirts, itt tan,-graysr blues and -white,-worth 75cy special Saturday Everweax Guaranteed Hose for men. or women, in grays,- tans, blue, black and white Jtirgypuan uotton, b pairs S1.50 Ladies' Egyptian Cotton,-6 pairs ... . $2.00 uivtH.u K'f"0 ........... pO.UU Ladies: Silk,.; 3 pairs i . ; .'..V. : . $2.25 ' E. R.WILSON AUTOMOBILE CO., 2010-16 Harney St., Retail Sales Agents. WORKING ON THE PLATFORM 'After Sleepless Night Start is Made 1 on Ion Task. COMMITTEE SECRETS GUARDED Document That la to Go Before Peo ple to Be Progressive and Mar Carry the Referendum and Recall. BALTIMORE, June 28.-Unkempt and breakfastless, the subcommittee of the convention committee on resolutions be gan gathering today In their room. All confessed to feeling very little like going to work after the strenuous performance of last night Mr. Bryan war not among ;ine iirsx 10 arrive ana me ouier iwiuwi generally began work on the theory that comparatively little progress could be trade in his absence. Apparently when the committee ceased Its labors yesterday, the platform had been completed, but the phraseological and other Imperfections were discovered at every reading. The members found quite a bit of additional work to be done In order to have the resolutions ready for the full committee, which met about 11 o'clock. There was much discussion In the sub committee and the full committee of minor propositions which previously It had been decided should be omitted. Among these were the question of. women suffrage and the use of the Initiative, referendum and recall. : It had been prac tically decided that thes and other fea tures should be left to the discretion of the states, but some of the members felt that an expression by the national con vention would be helpful and along the lines for which the progressive wing of the party has struggled for the last sev eral years. These points were left un decided until the last minute. Strong; Words Sought. The differences - on such questions as these have been those of policy and ex pediency only. . There have been no dif ferences of conviction. The committee has been united abso lutely in support of the progressive idea and the members have vied with one another In their efforts to have the plat form express the very' foremost thought of modern democracy. The strongest and tersest words have been sought in 'framing every plank in order that no one could doubt the purpose to fulfill pledges. There also is an effort to frame the platform so as to appeal to the repub lican progressives in the hope that many of them may be won over.- Indeed, on the part of some, it is hoped that Colonel Roosevelt may be Induced by the plat form declarations to abandon his further presidential ambitions and Join the demo crats in bringing about results on which they declare his views are In accord with their own. With these purposes in mind, the old time doctrines will be so ex tended so as to cover many fields. Would Make Them Bristle. This inclination has led to the making of an unusually long platform, but its length will be found due to the variety of -subjects, rather than to the elaboration of any particular plank. There has been a consistent effort to blue pencil unnec cessary words. When, for instance, Sam uel Gompers appeared before the commit tee In the Interest of labor, ha was asked tby Mr. . Bryan, who Is the dominating factor in - the committee, whether the (Denver labor plank was not satisfactory. It was," replied Mr. Gompers, "reaf firm It and we will be satisfied." "Rewrite that plank," . replied Mr. Styaot "but put la half the words and make each, of them bristle. With the exception of the declaration regarding Mississippi river Improvements not a single plank of the platform had found its way outside the committee room when work was resumed today. It has been held in the hands of a stalwart sec retary, who guards It as he wouldd a cabi net oi Jewels, but its outline and most of Its declarations have become familiar to frequenters of the committee's precincts Special Prominence to Tariff. Giving special prominence to the tariff, an effort will be made to demonstrate that the republican policy of protection has been responsible in a large degree for the high cost of living and for the development of trusts and monopolies. There will be a positive declaration for revision downward to the basis of a tariff for revenue only, with especial stress on the word "only;- but. to meet the de mands largely of Senator Newlands, and at the same time endorse the Dlecemeal revision policy of the house of representa tives the opinion will be expressed that the reductions should be made gradually wim a view of disturbing business as sugnuy as possible. It Is hoped to shape the financial plank so as to convince bankers that there is a possibility of revising the finances with out resorting to the central reserve plan suggested by Senator .Aldrlch. The Aldrlch plan is denounced on the theory that it would place the Issuance of the (currency and its continued control when Issued In the hands of nracticalJv one business corporation. A suggestion for the distribution of th government funds throughout the country in a way to make them available in case of monetary disturbance may be made. To Prosecute Trusts. Both the subcommittee and the" full committee are agreed upon the desirabil ity of criminal prosecutions against the men back of the trusts. There has been some contention, esne. daily by Senator O'Gorman. that if the criminal provisions of the law as It now stands should be enforced, the ends of Justice would be subserved. While agree ing with him, a majority of the mem bers take the position that the fact that the provisions have not been enforced is good evidence that they will not be so long as they are left in the least prob hTe plans on Mississippi river improve.' ment and conservation are regarded as direct advances. There is an Implied declaration In the Mississippi river nlank against state control and In favor of turning oyer the whole question of the regulation of the great waterway to the federal government . . Regarding conservation of the natural resources, the committee would not take a backward step, but it Is emphatic against a policy that would drive Amer ican homeseekers to other countries. There will be a declaration for the ad ministration of the land laws so tn encourage settlement and home building. In view of the desire to nleaaa Mr Roosevelt's followers some .surprise has been expressed over the committee's de cision to Insert a declaration In favor of one terra for the president of the United States. It is there, however, and prob ably will remain. No expression la given as to the length of the term, which would be a matter of detail in legislation. Clam Fisherman Drowned. GALENA, Dl., June 27. Edward Butler, a clam fisherman of Bellevue, la., was drowned In the Mississippi river near here early today when his boat was struck by the steamer W. W The body was recovered. Buur was 32 years old and married. Greatest display of Straw Hats in Omaha; Panamas, Bangkoks aad Sailors $1.00 to $10.09 Silk Lisle, 3 pairs SI. OO Silk, 3 pairs ....................... $1.50 BOYS' SUITS, WORTH UP TO $10, ON SALE AT $4.95. We have added more broken lines of suits this week in. order to give.you aUafge assortment to select from. All sizes,. from 6 to 17, in the new shades -of brown, tan, blue, blue sergesand Scotch mixtures; made up in Norfolk single or double breasted styles'withknicker trousers.' Boys' Romped Play Suits, Wash Suits and Scout Suits : 45c;to $4.50 THE TRUE PATRIOT'S MOTTO "Live and Help Live" Embodies the Eight Spirit DR. MAX PAJTS UNUSUAL GIFT Dletina-nlshed Jewish-American Ju rist Tells Why He Founds Five Scholarships In Catholio University. Dr. Max Pam, a well-known Jewish- American lawyer of Chicago, has founded five scholarships in the Catholio university at Washington for the study of the social science,- and In the follow ing remarkable letter to Cardinal Gib bons he sets forth the reasons for this benefaction: "Your Eminence: It gives me pleasure to nand you herewith check covering the firt of five ncholarshlDS, each being In the sum of 15,000, established by arrange-. ment with your eminence in the Catholio University of America, lor the purposes hereinafter Indicated. The remaining ..dnianhini ahull be remitted for. one a.ch durin the next four years. First. The holders of the scnoiar- Mn ore to take at least one of their studies in the department of sociology, with a view to studying the social ana ..nnmia conditions in the Interest of the well-being of the nation. "Second. The ttolders of the scholar ships are to be students, whom, during ffl( lifetime. I shall designate, after con- ultatlon with the officers of the Cath olic Church Extension society at Chi cago and the rector of the university, rs.rvinar. however, the right to arrange with the board of trustees for a change in the method of designation whenever In my Judgment It may seem necessary or wise. After my death the designation or nomination of these students shall be made by the executive committee of bm natholio Church Extension society in consultation with the faculty of the Catholic University of America at Wash ington, D. C. 'Third. Each scholarship shall be lim ited to three years, subject, however, to rtension to a period of four years on the recommendation of the rector of the university. Impelling- Motives. The reasons and motives Impelling me to found these scholarships are as follows: "The spirit of 'live and let live has been the dominant character of our peo ple ' up to the present time. From a material standpoint we have been very fortunate. A. land of boundless resource! and manifold opportunities, the struggle for existence has been deprived of the hard features which characterise It in most other countries. But conditions are rapidly changing. A phenomenal increase In population Is straining our resources more and more each year, and oppor tunities are proportionately decreased. . As a result of these changed conditions the spirit of live and let live' must sooner or later yield to that Individual selfish ness begotten of a more intense struggle for existence unless another and higher spirit, the spirit of live and help live,' comes to its aid. We are not and should not be, In any state. Individual units, seeking our own selfish ens, and con cerned only with what affects our own personal warfare. Live and help live should be the true patriot's motto. Rich and poor have fought side by side to save this country and to give it freedom. They have worked together to uphold It. The rich of today are the poor of yesterday. There Is no dividing line of blood between them, and none of the artificial distinctions of caste and class which are to be found in older civilizations. And I do believe there Is less class hatred In America today than In any country- under the sun. Our men of wealth, as a class, have shown them selves to be unselfish and patriotic, and American philanthropy Is a world's won der at the present moment ' Conditions In Europe. "Every European country today Is face to face with grave economic problems. Our turn Is coming; In fact, it Is a grave question if it be not already here. We hear advanced, from time to time, new and strange theories of government There are some who claim, even at the present hour, that the constitution lias outlived Its usefulness. In spite of as sertions to the contrary, I am strongly convinced that the spirit of our people Is sane, conservative and Just There is plenty of respect for law and order, con- ideration for the rights of others and general realization that the millennium promised by political visionaries will not,1 arrive in a week or a year. The people at bottom are right but they need wise and honest leadership. "To avert this latter danger we must have men who are qualified by training and Integrity to meet and oppose It when ever and wherever it appears. It is my conviction that it is the people them selves who must supply this leadership. In my humble way I want to help tal ented young men to fit and qualify them selves for this work, and therefore it is with great pleasure that I am, with your consent establishing these five scholar ships with the understanding that the young men who will be chosen for these scholarships will make a special study of social and economlo problems. These problems, as I conceive It will center round man's relation to man, man's rela tion to government and man's relation to property. Faith In Proper Education. "The Catholio church holds to the tra ditions of the past; it is conservative; it stands for authority; for government, for the rights of the individual and for the rights of property, and these to my mind are the chief elements that enter Into Individual and national happiness: It has the largest number of communi cants of any religious Institution In the country; it has the opportunity of mould ing character, developing the intelligence and creating a proper sense of the duties and responsibilities of citizenship, not cnly amongst those who are citizens at the present moment but amongst the millions who will come from other lands, seeking better opportunities and more fa vorable conditions of life. "I do not believe In helpfulness which leads to lack of self-reliance, destroys Individual ambition and makes drones in stead of producers. I believe that all right-thinking people are as opposed to predatory poverty as they are to preda tory wealth. -1 believe In religious educa tion which quickens the conscience to a sense of Its responsibilities. I believe in the country's future and have faith that the people properly educated and wisely led will solve their problems as they arise; and with the spirit of religion find ing permanent place in thought and con duct, both in private and publlo life, the liberties and happiness of the people are secure. ' ...... In conclusion, your eminence, , permit me to express the hope that the young men who will receive a higher education as a result of this foundation will reflect upon their alma mater and will, under your care, develop that type of char acter which makes for all that Is best In the' nation's life. Faithfully yours, "MAX PAM." DOOM OF THE SMALL CHURCH Religion Activities In the Middle West Are Undergoing- a Change. With a conviction that fewer churches will result In better religious growth, former Governor Hoch of Kansas Is urg ing the rural districts to weed out hun dreds of small places of worship which cannot be adequately supported. Backing . him up - in his campaign Is President Waters of the agricultural col- lege, who declares that there Is no lack of religious enthusiasm among the peo ple, but, now that they have become more prosperous, they want better ser mons. "There are," he says, "a thousand churches In Kansas that ought not to be In existence. A hundred have been given up within the year, and more will be abandoned In the near future. In some cases these rural churches-had only fif teen or twenty members, and yet every denomination thought It ought to have a church of Its own in every community. "Competition made the smaller churches fall Just as competition in business drove out the smaller business. Thousands of small churches , are not self-supporting and can never be made so." Mr. Waters says there were 1,700 churches abandoned In Illinois during the last year, 1,000 In Missouri, and almost as many In Iowa. This teaches the lesson, he declares, that one educated minister to every 1.000 Inhabitants Is all - the community can afford. That size , of congregation will give blm enough to do all the time, and In return will be able to pay him suffi cient to enable him to live decently and to support his family well. Governor Hoch makes the point that there is no sense In the denominational Jealousy among the churches, and that the average town of from BOO to 1,500 persons has no right to three or four churches. PRESIDENTIAL RIVALS IN CUBA ' ...... Three Liberals and One Conservative ; Eager to Serve the; ' People. ' J cud is now on the threshold of a po litical campaign which Is pregnant with possibilities, for good or evil. ; Two par ties are In the field with' candidates tor the presidency. Thew conservatives have selected for the second time, General Mario G. Menocal,' who was defeated at the last election by General Jose Miguel Gomes, the, liberal candidate and present Incumbent General Menocal, like' Gen eral Gomes, his opponent, Is a veteran of the "War of Independence" of ,1835-8, and enjoys a wide popularity throughout the Island. When the first American oc cupation occurred on January 1, 180s, General Menocal was entrusted with' the organization of "the first police, force of Havana,' and he performed , the duties of his office creditably. He resigned from his post to take up the preliminary work In connection with the establishment of. the great ehaparra sugar mill.' This es. tate Is situated on the north ooast of the province of Oriento, near Puerto Padre, and since its Inception General Menocal has been Its guiding spirit Last year It returned to the American , capitalists, ; in terested m the company, ' a- dividend equivalent to 39 per cent, i v Cubr, however, is aotually a libera! country, and General ' Menocal Is he candidate of the minority party 'which polled at the last, elections (1908), 124.0M of the 814,179 votes cast. .The. only hope It can ' entertain , of ; being Victorious . Jn the coming elections is that the division now existng. among.. 1U. opponents will continue. Under present conditions Is not at all improbable that Oenera Meno caj could carry Orients, Camaguey, Santa Clara and Mantanzas, the four eastern provinces of the island. .' The probabilities are. ' however, : that these conditions will ,not continue, ' for It Is likely that . the. liberals .wilt : finally agree upon concerted action. The danger- is too evident, for them. to'do otherwise; At the present time there are three liberal candidates In the field for the presidency. Dr. Alfredo Zayas, . an - eminent lawyer, and the vice president of the republlo. Is the leading candidate. General Ernesto Asbert, wb took , an important part In the revolution of ; 1908,' which "overturned the Palm administration, and; who is governor of Havana province." Is" lso cndtdate. Governor Asebert is considered to be an upright man and Is credited with having administered his office In an'effl elent'and commendable manner. General Epsebio Herandes holds the chair of ynecology in the Havana university and Is a physician -of high repute. He dis tinguished .himself in the war of 1906-8. ...Xhe Zayletas claim that their candidate alone has the official recognition of the Party, he having been nominated by the national 'convention of the liberals held in Havana on April 18, last. At that time Dr.v Zayss and Governor Rafael Man duley of , Oriente province, received lghty of the eightytwo votes east In the convention . for president. and vice president, and the nomination of this Ueket -was then made unanimous. Dr. Zayas. as president of the liberal party, waschalrman .of the convention, which the Zayists claim was legally constituted, but both the Asbertlstas and the Hernan- ?n?.M.J"?t that U W" They charge tht th. Zayistas packed, the convention with; unauthorised alternates from sev eral provinces. Immediately after the con vention charges, and counter charges be came rife, and on May 8 the Asberlstas Issued a f'manffesto" proclamation, to the people which embraces -their-full bill of complaint. Of course, the Zaylsfcu arlde the two ocDonina- all their .eharges.-Amerlcan Review of . Apparanci Deceptive. Thai llirti ah Vsmha. -i hunting or fishing allowed here," didn't KMD lirrl Trtm rv T Amrtm . i, under it he fenVe. ' Z'.":T T.g Tommy sneaked along the ravine, fish in pole in one hand and a can of bait where a large cotton W66d tree was grow- vun an eye in every airec tldn.van. satisfying, himself that the i&rnwr vai nnt In icrVi w w. . ravel his line. , He was Just baiting his hook when the farmer appeared. - "Didn't von rrf- vi .im .1.. i Su" I did, said Tommy, "and I ain't i.um , l m, juni learning tnis little worm to swim.' VKansas City Times., . , . ... . . ' i The 'Persistent - aha' Judicious Use , ot Newspaper Advertising Is the Road t Big- Returns. , '.' ' ; :' , 1 ' Mil Ml nj U U - ViJ hJ Vm aJ U -VS 1 i i of selling men's high grade hand tailored clothing at lower prices than any other store. Read this letter. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." Inspect our genuine clothing bargain values and convince yourself. WONDERFUL SALE OF MEN'S HAND I MtLA(LmsV 8ffW VQMK 1 Vtal MOUSS WIT A.B.IUrochbaum & Co. IM(T 6V0TMIN4 WUSUSHMZNTM TNt WOHLO. . 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