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Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
TO STOP GERRYMA NDERING.

One of the worst evils in our political
system is the gerrymandering of con-
gressional districts and republican
representative from Ohio has framed a
bill to be introduced in congress for
the purpose of eliminating this evil.
The measure proposes that congress
shall provide for the districting of every
state once decade, after the taking
of each United States census. by n COM
mission equally divided between the
two leading parties and created in the
way best calculated to keep its charac-
ter high and make it's work honest,
thorough and satisfactory to all fair
minded citizens. Under the system pro
posed the districts from which repre-
sentatives must be chosen will always
be as equal in population as possible
and their form will be regular, with the
boundary lines those fixed by natural or
commercial influences The central and
governing idea will be the best repre-
sentation of every community and not
the convenience of scheming and am
bilious politicians.
There can be no question as to the
desirablity of the proposed reform ana
If it is within the authority of congress
to make it the present congress should
act in the matter AS the Philadelphia
Press says, it would be an appropriate
task for the republicans to take up the
congressional districting question now,
when the party is returning to power,
and settle it fairly and finally.
Then If the democratic party gets con-
troll again it will not be able to pcTpc-
trate the gerrymanders it did after the
census of 1890. 1t is to be remarked,
however, that both parties have been
guilty of using the gerrymander for
partisan advantage and necessarily per-
petrating grave wrong and injustice
thereby. This has been conspicuously
the case in Ohio, so that the proposal
to put stop to the evil comes appro-
priutely from representative from that
state. The bill ought not to encounter
much opposition, because every consid-
Grafton of fairness and justice is in its
favor and he would be n bold man who
should undertake to defend 1t or give
his vote TO allow it to continue. The
plan suggested seems entirely practical
BILE and the only question Is whether
congress will be disposed to hand over
to n commission duty which has been
so long exercised by the states.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
Germnny's VexntiOus Policy.


The president refers to the interference
with the expectation of American cattle and
other food products to Germany by reason
Of the vexatious regulations and unfair dis
ordinations of that country. He says that
1t may be easy to find al way to retaliate in
kind. but he rather discourages that course
because 1t might lead to consequences of
the gravest character. There are German
determinations against some American
products which ara unjust and injurious, but
the president fails to state that the cause
assigned for the adoption of this unfriendly
policy was the tariff legislation of his own
party. The WiIson-Gorman law put heav-
Ter duty on all raw sugar the product of a
country which paid directly or indirectly an
export bounty. The Germans said that this
was a discrimination against their beet-root
sugar. as it was, and they made that the
pretext or the reason for their unfriendly
measures. Therefore, unless Mr.. Cleveland
has grown fond of tariff law he would not
sign. he ought first to recommend the repeal
of that special tax on beet sugar. Then, If
Germany failed to behave decentIy, retalia-
tion would be in order
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
THE BIG If.

New York Sun
If things that have not had really
The ring of the real coin;
If potatoes, for instance, were mealy,
And beefsteak was all tenderloin.
If goat meat was Southdown mutton,
And butchers had civilized souls;
If collars were easy to button,
And buttons were glued in their holes.
If womens tongues were not wagGy,
And sweet little babes never cried;
If trousers never got baggy,
And shoeStrings would always stay tied.
If money was made by talking,
And never a man was rogue;
If distance did not mean walking,
And car fares We're not In vogue.
If cross words were not reproaches.
And kisses ne'er meant to betray;
If mosquitoes were only cockroaches.
And Jersey fit place to stay.
If your frowns. dearest Maud, were ca
resSes,
Each pout but the seal of a kiss:
If you ever had quite enough dresses
Oh, then, wouldn't living be bliss!
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Sioux City Tribune: Nebraska beets are
all right. II they went make sugar they will
do for molanses. and II not good enough for
moiasses whisky can be made from them.
The bset industry is safe.
Sioux City Times Colonel Bob Ingersoll
is pretty level headed about some OF the
burning questions Of the day, but there are
those who insist that he is not posted cn the
burning questions of the future.
Davenport Democrat: The moonshine
whisky made by Nebraska farmers from the
surplus sugar beets they have raised does not
have the smooth gurgle that makes the
mountain dew OF Kentucky and Tennessee so
seductive, but 1t has peculiar potency as a
disturber Of the peace, and 1t is likely to be
quite popular out on the border, where wet
goods of the red-flre brand are in strong de-
mand. u.
Sous City Journal: The railroads of Iowa
are not killing many people as they for
merly did. thanks to better regulations and
safety appliances The report Of the railroad
commission just filed with the governor
shows that the total of deaths from railroad
accidents in Iowa last year was 1873 and for
the year previous 145. There were four pas
sengers killed, forty-seyen employees and
eighty-two others.
Debuque Telegraph In its annual report
to the governor be Iowa railroad commission
makes two recommendations, to-wit: That
the legislature pass law fixing joint rates,
anu tnat IL also provide Tor system OF pub
lie warehouses; tn which grain may be held
for higher Prices. The commission 10 now
unable to fix JeiHt rates because the present
law being impracticable, no statute gives 1t
the power; and the warehouse recommenda-
tion is based >on the success Of the system in
Illinois and Minnesota, where, greatly to the
advantage of-thSl grain owners. the ware
house receipts areS used as collateral Both
recommendations are timely and deserving of
serious legislative consideration. The alb
sence Of Joint rates is source of inconven-
ience and loss to shippers. and the necessity
of reasonable and efficient law upon the
subject has long been apparent.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
The OverwOrkcd Letter Writer.

Hon. julius Sterling Morton wrote In his
letter to the public. No. 3,467, second series,
part fifth, for last week, that he favored a
stamp tax. If Hon. Julius Sterling Morton
does not use frank. but pays his own
postage, the annual addition to the postal
revenue will alone be sufficient to wipe out
all deficits and give the treasury a pleurisy
once more. He is the complete letter writer
for which the world has waited. All others
are fraudulent. He was born with a box
of fountain pens in his hand. Paper mills
spring up everywhere he goes. Twelve hun
dred and ffty-three typewriters, working
day and night, cannot gorge his appetite for
epstolary remarks. And though he works
hard himself, and is both ambidextrous and
Photographic, he Is behindhand in his cor
'tfH
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

That TranspdssissippL exposition prof.
cct must not be permitted TO drop out OF
sight Omaha wants the exposition.
Nebraska is unanimous for It, The
western stateshre ready to accord their
full support. The Transmississippi con-
gress has endorsed it, What is needed
now is thu Immediate Inauguration of
a campaign for recognition by the ma
tional congress-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
The Policy of Economy.

lnulalHnOllS JOurHll.
1t is reported that the republican leaders
in congress are agreed upon a program of
rigid economy in public expenditures. 1t is
hoped that this is true, by all except those
democrats who are waiting to make cry
Of extravaganza against republican house.
In this connection it may be said that a
large number of special enterprises will be
presented to congress which will involve
large expenditures if adopted Several water
way schemes, internal improvements ON a
grand scale, harbor and coast defenses,
which would require many millions will be
urged. worse than empty treasury is a
bar to all such schemes now, even If they
possess merit.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

The Omaha Morning Bee is the bust
ness mans newspaper. 1t presents a
complete epitome of the happenings Of
the preceding day, carefully edited and
conveniently classified. 1t prints the
full and accurate market reports trans
mitted by the Associated press, and is
the only paper between Chicago and
the Pacific coast that lays this complete
service before its readers. No business
man who aims to keep up with the
times can afford to be without The
Omaha Morning Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

One cannot help admire the persistence
of the Colorado gold mine boomers. If
their efforts do not result in a grand
furry in mining stock it will not be be-
cause any arti6ce for the purpose has
been neglected
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

The story goes that the general pas
senger agent of the b. * NJ. has con
sistently opposed the policy of his road
In giving passes to political heelers
state. county and city officials aud third
rate lawyers. If this be correct state
ment of Mr.. Francis position he is TO
be commended for 1t. He doubtless
thinks that If every patron We're made
to pay tariff rates the road would not
have to dabble in politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

The collapse of mammoth furniture
establishment in Chicago that has fitted
up public schools and public buildings
all over the United States leads again
to the inference that the profits from
contracts of this character do not al
ways go entire to the party supplying
the material and work. Members of
school boards and city councils might
perhaps tell where some of the assets
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Are the state officials who were howl
ing so loud about civil service In the
Nebraska City Institute for the Blind
the same state officials who have just
made clean sweep in the State In
dustral School for Girls Mt Geneva?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Chicago seems to be adopting foot ball
tactics in the campaign for the location
of the republican national convention.
Just before every big college foot ball
contest reports are sent out from the
headquarters OF each team that their
men are all crippled and Overtrained
and out of form generally. This is
done to affect the betting and to dimin-
ish the vigilance of the opponent. Chi
cago Is sending out reports that it Is in
no condition to compete for the ma
tional convention site and that 1t Is
Handicapped by the backwardness of
it's business men in subscribing to the
guaranty fund. This will stimulate
subscriptions, and when the time to act
arrives Chicago will loom up in the
foreground us big as life and twice as
natural.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
Something of n BIuTcr himself.

One of the most edifying sights in the
world is the periodical assembling of the
fleets of Europe to overawe the sultan.
No sooner do they reach the nelghborhood
of Constantinople than their jealousy Of each
other prevents action of any kind. Turkey
promises to be good, and goes ahead with
the elimination of Christians The fleets
sail back home and the same old status quo
is good for another term of years.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

In the interval it may not be out of
order to recall the fact that the charter
requires the bond of the city treasurer
to be approved by ''the mayor and coun-
cil," and that Mayor Bemis. has once
vetoed the resolution fixing the amount
of the bond ut 100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

1t is reported that the expert account
ants who are porting over Henry BOlln's
official records have made discovery
which when published will stnrtle the
community even more than the an
nouncement that Bolln had gone wrong.
If so let us have it mt once.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Senator Allen seems to have known
what he was talking about when he
told The Bee last month that he doubted
that the populist members of the senate
would enter into any agreement with
either of the other parties looking to-
ward reorganization of that body.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Police Judgeelect Gordon has been
over to Chicago parading his newly ac-
quired judicial honors and was accorded
the unheard-of privilege of being per
mitted to sit beside Chicago Dogberry
while some fifty cases were disposed Of
With this experience the new police
Judge will esteem nimselr able to pass
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Can it be possible that anything of so
small consequence as a little patronage
at the Geneva Industrial school can
dispel the harmony that has so long
envelopcd the members of the State
Board of Public Lands and Buildings?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Is the present council afraid to grap
pie with the treasury defalcation prob
lem? If it isn't desire to shirk re-
sponsibility that prevents it from in
sisting on report of the actual condi-
tion of the city's finances what is it?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
senator Pcifer's Huge Task.


What. with pushing forward his crusade
in favor of reforming congressional funerals,
fathering a bill to limit the presidential
term to six years without reelection, an
other urging the repeal OF all laws author
izlng the issuance OF bonds and keeping the
Kinks out of his beard, Senator PETER has
about all the work laid out that he Will
be able to attend to during the present SEES
sion.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Librarian Spoffords troubles are not
to be ended with the Strengthening of
his accounts, Several ambitious people
are said to have their eyes fixed upon
his position, and would like very much
to relieve him of the duty of opening
the new congressional library building.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
OF LABOR CONVENs
TION.

Forecast of the work of the forth
coming annual convention of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. to be held In
New York city next week, by the lead
ing members of that organization, John
Mcbride, Samuel Gompers and John B.
Iennon-Revew of the local labor field
Industrial notes on points of interest to
labor and capital in all parts OF the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
IN wOMAN'S DOMAIN:

Charming effects for dress combna-
tions in chiffon, spangles, fur, velvet
and lace now displayed by the leaders
in faShionGos about noted
reading matter selected for the special
benefit of our women patrons
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
MHEELMEN STILL ACTIYE:

Speculation rife as to the models for
the coming year--The question OF brakes
arousing dscussion-Shabby treatment
of bicyclers by the rairoaGs-New York
adjuncts to the service-What becomes
of the old wheels perpeXing question
In the local wheel cubs-Omaha bicy-
clers and their doings
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

So long as the Sugar trust continues
to pay per cent on preferred stock
the trust will be an object of cultivation
for members of the national lcgisla-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

The first week of congress gave the
president such dose Of that tired feel
ing that he is off for hunt to recuper-
ate and recover his strength.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

If the time required to prepare it is
any criterion of Importance, the report
of Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle
will be the most weighty state paper of
tho snasnn
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

The health commissioner and several
of the cX-employes of the city health
department are on the outs. They all
ought to have been ''outs' long ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
undenIcd Patriotism.

Washington Post.
The gentlemen in the city engaged In clam
orng for office are net hungry They are
simply anxious TO assist in the good work
of making the present term of congress a
great success
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
The strong Point.



The strongest argument in favor OF the
pre- gdent's financial views is Senator Voor-
hses' statement that "thsy are repugnant
to everything | have ever held to on the
financial subject through life"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

If members of the health department
INDUCED in opinions of one another a
little oftencr the public might finally
learn the truth about all of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
Easily Run the blockade.

NEW YORK, Dec. "a special to the
Herald from Havana, Cuba. says a rebel
blockade runner loaded with arms and NUM-
tions of war for the revolutionists. has sue
ceeded in landing her cargo near Mariel.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
DIAMONDS WITH HISTORIES

Romantic traditions that surround al
most all of the famous great diamonds
of the world-Tales about the Great
Mogul-Sketch of the known history Of
the Koh-i-nur-Royal diamonds with pedi-
grees-Diamond stories Of all kinds.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

FRANKLIN, o., Dec. 6.-The Alpha Paper
and Bag company has assigned to ]. M.
Dachtler on account Of two judgments against
the company. 1t has been organized but
about q year and has bonded Indebtedness
of $50 900. Assets and liabilities not stated.
The company employed 100 men.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
Carter Hnrrison's Daughter wcds.

CHICAGO, Dec 6.-Miss Sophonsba Grayson
Harrison, second daughter of the late Carter
H. Harrison, and Mr.. Barrett Eastman, son Of
Colonel and Mrs. +. A. Eastman, formerly
of this city, but now of Los Angeles CAL.
were married last evening at st. James
Episcopal church in this city, Rev. James
Stone officiating. The wedding was a most
sumptuous affair, no less than $500 persons
having been invited.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
THE BEST NEWSPAPER.
Beatrice Democrat.
The Rec still comes, and that Is the
only paper of any consequence IN
Omaha

1t is to be feared that the presidents
message got away with all the thunder
of Secretary Carlisle's forthcoming re-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
FOOT BALL AND OPERA:

Combination that overlook Chicago
Thanksgiving time--Brght, newsy, gos-
spy letter about Chicago people and
things contributed by Miss Stacia Crow
ley, who draws comparisons that are OF
particular interest to readers of The
Bee in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

A man can't enter the city hall these
days without running against live wires
leading to some lucrative political np-
pnint,nnpt
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
THE COMING GENERATION:

"Adrift on Whale" fresh story of
adventure for our youthful readers
tered by learning the four important
strokes-Prattle of the youngsters.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

"Reminiscences OF DIR. Holmes expert
ence as school boy at Cambridgeport
and Andover-Stories told by Holmes
himself at class reunions and gatherings
of his schoomates-New lights on u
great mans early career.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
LEADING SPECIAL FEATURES.
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE.
A WOMAN INTERNENES !.

Continuation of Robert Bars fnsc-
mating serial story that has been rum
ming in The Sunday Bee for several
weeks past and has found such favor
with its readers. Illustrated with re-
productions of specially prepared draw
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
THE WORLD OF SPORT.

Hunting and fishing in the early VIM
ter-Aftermath of the big foot ball
matches-Base ball enthusiasts already
at work on next seasons projects
Critical review of sporting events of the
week in amateur and professional circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

upon any complaint that may he filed
in his court without fear of reversal by
any higher tribunal
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

Unexcelled cable teleRraphic and local
news service-George w. Smaley's re-
view of current European events-The
New York Worlds special cable dis
patches-The full Associated press re-
ports-Unequalled staff OF special corre-
spondents and local reporters.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
NiitTu IN RHYME.

Chicago Record
I saw you in my dreams last night old
knew { slept aud likewise dreamed, 70
We met you coidiy passed me by. and
Awake you would have boned me FOR
Judge
oh, l am single from choice" said she
In low and winning voice.
But she glarcd at the speaker savagely,
When he asked her From whose choce?"
Washington Star.
The way Is long he said, and hard:
So greatso we'll proclaimed the bard
They'd name good cigar for me-" -
Chicago Tribune
And now the glasses of beer will wear
Still higher and higher collars
For Maryaret Mather has compromised
For 100000
Indianapolis Journal,
She saw mouse. but did not swerve.
Although II must have shocked her.
She had to make a show OF nerve
She was female doctor.
Detroit Free Press
My noble stced! My gallant steed!
Upon thy back Ia mount and fly;
Bur thou art doomed-my people need
More sousages than beefsteak pie.
Chicago Record.
MY wife is jewel" he said with sigh,
More precious than silver or gold
And O so warm-hearted! Perhaps that Is
why
Her feet are so awfuny coldY'
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
STATEMENT or CIRCULATION.

George H. Tzschuck. secretary OF The Dec Puo-
ishing company, Icing duly sworn. says that une
actual number Of full and complete clpics oi the
Daily Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month OF November, 1882 WAS as iol-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
Free Photographs.

We are giving an order on Rine-
hart for 4 dozen Cabinet Photos of
the purchaser of so worth OF goods in
our Children's Department. This
offer ends Dec. Is. owing to tho I'M
possibility OF finishing negatives after
that date In time for Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

oh, | am single from choice" said she
In a low and winning voice.
But she glarcd at the speaker savagely,
When he asked her From whose ChoCe?'
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07
Washington Star

THE way Is long he said, land hard;
And yet ambitious. | would he
SO grcat-so we'll proclaimed the bard
They'd name a good cigar for me-" =
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

OhICUSl IIINuno,
And now the glasses of beer will wear
Still higher and higher collars,
For Margaret Mather has compromised
For 100000
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

I'NVT0II ITVSS.
My noble stced! My gallant steed!
Upon thy back Ia mount and fy
Bur thou art doomed-my people need
More sausages than beefsteak pie.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-07

The population of Japan in 1894 was AZ ,000.-
900, and, including Formosa. 1t is now esti-
mated at 45.OOO.O0O. The area of Japan
proper is about one-fourth larger than that
of the British islands. In population, If
China be excepted as a negligible quantity,
the japanese empire ranks as fourth power of
the world or the fifth II the colonies chiefly
inhabited by men Of European race be in
cluded with the population of the British
empire. European Russia, including Poland
and Finland has about 80 500 900 inhabitants;
the United States. with its 7OO0OOO0 people,
comes next; then Germany, with 45,5O0,0OO.
The population of the British empire. exclud-
ing India and its Asian, African and other
possessions inhabited by alien races. Is about
AS, 900 900. homogeneous nation nearly as
numerous as the inhabitants of the German
empire, quick-witted and of strong physique,
and moved by a common patriotic impulse,
the Japanese constitute power that must be
taken into account in the adjustment Of the
affairs of the far east.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-11-13

Immense line. Unheard
Of prices. Unprecedented val.
ues. Inspect them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1895-11-13

Beautiful waist silks, lovely
dress silks, pretty trim ming
silks; all very low. Hair or
naments, side combs, BELTS,
buckles, ct, in great variety.
See those new black and buter-color~
ed colarettes.