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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
POLITICAL DRIFT.

Kew York state oiled up a total of 1916
o1l VOTES on election lay. Plans scattering
ma detective ballots numbered l22,o2O.
Atlanta ,CaD electors have just ciosen fof
jlCir next m1E or Charles \. Collier He has
tna distinction OF being the fast native o.
taat city to be selected as its chief executive
CGlcor.
The Macon CGaD Telegraph announces that
it hes received an advance copy Of the
thrilling political romance, "Taa First Bat
tie II has a gCrgeOusly illuminated cover
with siver-tiutod borders and Is filed with
blank leaves.
The proposition to merge forty counties in
Kansas IN lour as a measure 81 economy,
has started a cyclone OF indignation among
the refOrmcrs who hold office in The count es
affected. They denUuncc 1t rs 4 MeEace to
lhe common people," upon whom they sub
sist,
The governor-ele1t Of Kansas ventures the
CgiliUn that tlu Independence o. Cuba could
bg achieved and the SpaniurdG driven into
tine sea within SIXTY days, f all the aPplI-
clnt5 for oucc under his administration
would Join the rebel army. 1t is believed
the governor would wish them g1l-speod on
the journey,
Tho Silver Knight. wherein Senator Stew
art ventilated the 'crimo of '73" ana other
antique issues is at present under a cloud
that mas neither gold nor silver lining. The
concern is in the hands Of receiver y Is
organette, and there is still outstanding
claims amounting to 81 900, incurred with
out the aid or consent OF any nation on
earth" Thus is the catalogue OF Grimes"
increased
Representative Catchings Of Mississippi"
says the Washington Post, was a sound
money democrat during the early days Of the
administration and until the question Of bis
return to congress depended on his change Of
heart. Then he came out for silver aud was
reelected, The other day some democrats
in the house were discussing the possible
democratic member Cf lie c1mmi tee on rules
20 take the place of the lSte Judge Crisp.
some ono suggested Mr. Catchings. But
Catehings Is a silver man said a southern
member. oh, no, instantly remarked Rep
rcsen.ative Owens OF Kentucky. his silver
term doesn't commence until March A. '"
During the last session Of congress many
members were anXiously awaiting an eX-
preston OF opinion Grnm Senator Hin on a
certain matter. A congressman from New
York at this time obtained some nOtOrlety by
exhibiting an envelope addressed to him In
the well-knOwn handwriting Of Mr., Ilill He
also showed the senator's signature at the
bottom of tie lnclCsed note. Many thought
IL must be a communication Of importance
until one day the letter slipped from the con
gressmans fingers and opened out as II fell
to the sidewalk. The man who picked II up
read the contents at a glance albany n,
Y, Oct. 2l.-Sir: Yours Of 10Th received and
contents noted. d. B. Hill"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Governor-elect PinGrec of Michigan
says that when during the campaign he
promised TO use his best efforts If elected
to have railway passenger rates in
that state reduced by law from 3 cents
to . cents he meant it. ON the other
hand. officials of the Michigan railways
assert that they do not care whether
Mr. pingree meant what he said or not.
because the legislature will never fol-
low Him in his demand for reduced
passenger rates. Under the circum-
stances some lively cross-iiring may be
expected between the governor and the
railway camp so soon as the Michigan
legislature conVenes.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Governor IIolcomb is outspoken in
favor of some legislation calculated 10
encourage the immigration of settlers
into the state. In this the governor
strikes n popular chord. To make Ne
braska Il great and prosperous state we
will require outside capital and iucrea .ed
population. But the people want legis-
lation that is practical and not merely
the creation of new public places for
political on-hangers \ real immigration
bureau can be of immeasurnbe service
to Nebraska. but the state has already
more political figureheads posing under
various names than are called for.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The moro insane asylums the state
supports the more insane people make
states duty to care for the dependents
and detectives within its borders, but
this duty supplants that of the un-
fortunatoS' relatives only when the latter
are unable to provide for their care at
their own expense. 1t might be n
mittcc to make an inquiry as to the mum
Der of inmates in our state institutions
who ought to he paying their own way,
but are not doing so.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
WnEted-A Conscience Snitcr.

The jury in the case against ex-ChleE
OIL Inspector Hilton did net agree.
who over believed the jury would
agree? Or in ether words. who ever be-
lieyod the state would recover? The Hilton
case has gone to join the Hill, the peniten-
tiary and other cases where the state has
sought in vain to recover. In any or all OF
these cases not one dollar has been recovered
to tho state but il Is fact that some iel-
low who wTougcd the state out OF one dollar
Tor possibly moreI has been conscience smit-
ten and returned one dollar to the treasury
The state needs conscience smiter with an
X-rays attachment. 1t would be worth more
than all the courts in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
LnGG;nw Behind the Times.
t-rfrsun v'riIrlrp

The United states Department Of hCricdl-
ture has Issued loanet in whien are dis
cgssnd the dosirahility and pgactieaaility OF
irrigation, ana commencing certain publica-
tions on IA" subject to people in the dry re-
gions. This is all well enough 50 far rs it
goes. hut the department in Wow Of DIE re-
cent discovery sail to have been made by
which moisture can be retained ana the soil
be made productive without irrigation,
shonld now go o step further Gad discuss
and test the GCsirGbility and pfacticaDility
of the new discovery. 1t is getting behind
tho times,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The cities of the north Atlantic coast
are swept by billiards. ana buried under
drifts of snow, while Omaha baSks
under that Indian summer sun for which
Nebraska is famous ut this season of
the wear
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
The Export Trade.

Figures are Impressive things. especially
when they are on the right side The state
ment that the exports of this country for
October ami November amosutcl to $222 %
900 00O, which would make the total for the
ear, If kept up at the same rate, $3.50 O)O.-
900, Is magnificent, and the Information that
the exports for November alone show bal
anCe OF $59. .O5S.SS5 over the imports is very
gratifying. This is a great country and it
does business on a large scale.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The Ohio supreme court has decided the
mechanics lien law OF that state to be un-
constitutional. his Law aimed to make z
!cbt Tor building material lien against IN,
building in which the material Is used and
the lien took precedence over any mortgage
or other claim on the property, This afforded
protection to dealers in materials againsg
dishonest contractors. but vCs liable 90
work Injustice to property owagrs who
through the dishonesty OF the builder, might
have to pay for the buildirg twice over.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

If any English sportsmen's club wants
to take our loquacious bruisers away
from us, 1t may rest assured that no
one will interfere with its efforts, not
even to the extent of imposing an export
duty on the departing pusllists.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The voluntary re-enlistment of twenty
one out of twenty-five members of a
local militia company. in the face of the
chance of active service against Spain, is
an indication of heroism very fattering
to civic pride
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The Bee will amply satisfy the longing
of the Bryan organ for information us to
those campaign funds. 1t is only wait,
ing to see how much further the editorial
page Of its versatile contemporary will
be leadel.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
4 Frost in the Trenches.
Mluucapolis Tribune.

President-elect Mckinley, it is said. will
follow the precedent Of the past two admin
istratlons and allow federal oticeholders to
serve their terms out. This will be a dis
appointment to the boys in the trenches
but 1t viii! be great relief to the incoming
president, who may be able to devote few
moments each day after his Inauguration to
some of the pressing questions of public i'm
aDrtq
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
s!ereer Mounting Mishrr.

Washington telegram states that the
republican members of the house
and senate are talking up Congress
man Mercer Of Omaha for the position o.
chairman Of the republican conErC Cssi0ual
committee to conduct the campaign of i5gs.
lie is now secretary of the committee, In
which position he gave excellent service
during the late campaign. He is a hard
worker and an enthusiastic republican. ana
mas always won his spurs before wearing
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Those who ut first were lukewarm on
the exposition project are gradually be-
coming enthusiastic. Before long the
man who decries or bclittles this great
munity
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

on end fora Fmonth. The Rec has not
said that Hlwduld furnish the list, but
IT. has referred it's lnquisitivc democratic
friends to certain democrats who might
throw light on the subject If they wished
to do SO Submitting irrelevant qucs-
tions to ThetIee will not purge the MEM
bcrship of the Jncksonian club.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The knowledge thae their action is
clearly Illegal and may render them
liable to the pains and penalties pre-
scrlbed for high misdemeanor"
against the government, will restrain
many American patriots from joining
regiments of Cuban volunteers who
might not be held back by fear of
Spanish bullets.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

.NiN l'lN ilAuult.
Ii Senator Aliens resolution for the ap-
pointment Of committee to investigate The
use of money in elections should be adopted.
tho country might eventually ascertain just
what was the smallest amount OF spot cash
Tor which Mr. Rryan wos willing to denounce
the money power crOm the tail end of his
special train last fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

If joint resolutions offered in the con
grcss of the United States We're all that
Were necessary TO assure Cuban indie
pendence Spain would long ago have
thrown up the job of suppressing rebel
lion in that island dependency.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

II that state canyassing board does
not announce the vote of Nebraska
pretty soon some of the new officers
elect may not know whether TO present
themselves for duty next month or not.
This suspense of the candidate who Is
not yet sure that he was beaten may
result detrimentally to his health and
keeping them in ignorance of their fate
In positive cruelty.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

General Weyler may be telling the
truth and nothing but the truth about
the killing of Macco. but he now prob
ably wishes he had not so assiduously
cultivated general reputation for pre-
yarication ana truth suppression.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The decision of the supreme court in
the sugar bounty warrant case ought
to insure for the legislature the usual
assortment of wolf scalps and the usual
number of claims for the wolf-scalp
bounty
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The editor of our amiable contempo-
rary is getting altogether unduly eX-
cited over the discovery that some other
democrats may in times past have se-
cured some of Rosewater's money for
campaign work So far The Bee has
said simply that list of such democrats
in high and low places might be fur
nlshed that would make its hair stand
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
Nebraska Lutherans have decided to

Nebraska Lutherans have decided to
set aside February If next for services
in commrmoration of Mplanchthon. Feb
rualy II is 81. Valentines day. The
question is. Does this intimate that
Mclanchthon was Luther'S valentine or
Luther Mclanchthon's? Tho truth of his
tory must be kept straight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The last war scare was calmed by the
appointment of the Venezuelan bound
ary commission. Is the present restless
ness to be queted by the appointment
of n Cuban commission?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

President Cleveland may not be bigger
than congress, but there are few men in
congress who would like to compare
weight and size with the president.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Omaha's cutfew ordinance has been re-
jectcd as Illegal. Obviously the idea that q
municipal government should organize Itself
into NURSERY force for the sa.oguarling OF
juvenile truants has not taken q very strong
hold in Nebra ska
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

bill will be framed, according to all
present indications, which will supply
needed revenue, give reasonable pro-
lection and improve Industrial condi-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

notary public mt Legislative con
test clothed with little brief author,
ity, would seem to be invested as well
with the power of life and death.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

"
IL Mr.. Bryan had a proper conception Of the
prcprietios Of the occasion he would under
stand that the remarks on The Fiust Battle"
should rot como from the amDMlanCe
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

We won't quarrel about the proper
sequence so long as Omaha gets the ex-
position, the union depot and the beet
sugar factory all before the year 1898
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Beneath the rule Of Mr.. Peter Sharlicy
and other pugilists entirely great the
foul Is mighticr than the fist
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Senator Thurston is for war and the
Thurston Rifles should ut once put on
their knapsacks and sleep on their guns.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

After the union depot, at least one
firstclaSs new hotel
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

While engaged in your holiday shop
ping, don't forget to patronizc home
industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The incoming state officers are not
men with hoofs and horns. after all
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

The railroad traffic managers are get
ting ready TO turn over their annual new
leaf
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

Today is the shortest day of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

IotaIS 'SVOdi2
less deductions Tor unsold and returned
copies u, 62
- Total not
Net daily average. q jS5
GEORGE u. TISCHTCK.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before
mo this lst day Of December 1896.
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Seal) Notary Public.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

De was arrested by Sheriff Anderson a
Few weeks ago.
Democratic primaries were held ID Pas
90 county on Saturday. and the result
was great surprise TO some Of the Deo-
pie nearly all Of the cncumbents going
out H. r. Henley, clerk OF the clrcui;
court was nominated over NJ O.. Rowe
1y majority OF one vote. The following
county Oulcers were nominated. For
clerk OF the circuit court IT. II. Henley.
Ior sherin, II. e.. Griffin; FOR collector. L.
a. browne; Tor assessor. j. $ Flanagan.
-gl superintendent OF schools, ID. u.
4HIasneI Tor treasurer, j. T.. Lee. for
county Judge. }. * Davis. Delegates were
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The following fake story was senr from
Leesourg 10 a Chicago paper: Attacked
~ big alligator. Mr.. and Mrs. j NJ
~ -iies OF thls place would have been torn
60 pieces but Tor the GOODNESS displayed
nA t4le woman. As Do was Mr. Dvchas
lost his right arm. ana one OF M
bScHts legs was broken. The couple
were OUT dF-Elng near town. when they
saw Dig alligator in the road Mr.
~ les attempted to drlve by when the
iatter made stroke with It's tail that
Snasned the buggy and broU ght Mr.. and
Mrs. Dyches 90 the ground Tbe aIlig9ror
then rushed on Mr. Dvches and tore on
nus right arm. Mrs. Dyches. who had re-
gained her feet, seized a stick and struck
me alligator The saurian again flourish
ga MS tail. knocking the woman down and
9reaklng one Of her legs. AS Mrs Dyches
ieu her hand came In contact with a
pistol that had dropped from her hus-
pAnds pocket. She grasped the weapon
ana fired at the reptile as IL rushed UPON
her one bullet struck a vital spot and
The alligator died as 10 was about to selze
me brave woman. Mrs. Dyches will re-
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of blood VIII KIN her husband
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
DRAINAGE NEAR THE CITY.
1t Does Not Appear to BE at All SAT-
isfactOry.

Savannah, Ga. May 27.-Editor Morn
ing News: see you have wisely called
attention to the unhealthy condition of
the drainage near our city, and fully
agree with the grand jury in criticising
our county officials.
Why should the bitches and canals inst
south of our city be allowed TO grow nm
with weeds and bushes whereby the
health Of 60,0OO people is affected. Before
the stock law was passed the county au-
thorities told us that there was little use
to clean out or make bitches. where
the cows We're permitted to Craze al
large, and now that we have no such
trouble we find our drainage worse than
ever and our money being spent to fy
up rifle ranges, etc. An epidemic of vel
low fever here this summer would ruin
our beautiful city, and nothing could stop
II this side of a heavy frost. We have
several death holes within two miles Of
the city. No human being can live there
and be healthy on account of the inn
perfect drainage June is upon us the
not weather is here, and the will of the
people appears to be treated with perfect
contempt. Ninety per cent Of the people
OF Chatham county live i'm Savannah and
pay - per cent. of the county taxes, and
the county commissioners should explain
10 their constituents why Tybee Island,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

Candidates I'm the Field ana News
paper Talk ON Pnrty Policy.

Or. oscar Branch Of Bishop has an
nounced for the legislature on the demo-
cratic ticket.
Hon. Hoke Smith will address the peo-
pie of Bib county on sound money at the
Academy Of Music, I'm Macon, tonight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

Editor Morning News: Permit me to
call the attention Of the city fathers,
through your columns, to the condition
of the walk around the parade ground
When the fence which enclosed the ex-
tension for the interstate military drills
was removed, the work Of removing nee
essarily created a great deal of trash
splnters, nails and broken boards none
OF which have been since removed, ex-
cept, perhaps some few nails, which have
peen taken up by some unfortunate BIZ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

cycl-st. having penetrated the tire OF his
wheel. much TO his sorrow These things
The large number 0f bicycle riders who
use the walk, and they must DE equally
annoying 10 the large number OF pe1es-
TRANS. Il would be- a matter Of great
accommOdatiOn 20 both these classes as
Vel ss one Of llr-le expense 20 tne city,
20 nave this walk cleared up- L would
certainly add 20 the looks. and g. would
De source OF comfort 10 both bicycle
riders and pedestrian
The writer hopes .rat the city govern
menJ viii feel able -l 90 TO the expense
of doing this WORK ana be is sure that
he Despeaks the wishes Of all bicycle rid
crs and pedestrian DOB the matter
.EI.EaIa.n
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FLORIDA.

Mrs. J. H. Wick of Crown Point, in
the western portion of Orange county,
was seriously injured by an enraged COW.
The school board of Alachua county
has received a check for $3.lOs Alachua's
apportionment Of the 1-mil tax. Nearly
the entire amount will go toward hquidat-
ing the Indebtedness of the board
A new postofHce has been established at
Point Osceloa, ten miles southwest OF
Kissimmee, from which office it will be
supplied by special service. Sarah A.
Prevat has been appointed postmaster.
Many farmers are selling their toma-
to crops IN the field to western buyers.
The price usually paid ranges from $50
to SO an acre, though in some instances,
where the prospects were unusually good,
the price has been as high as $l00.
Mr.. breaches and his son, Henry, were
both wounded by pistol balls from the
weapon held by one Pryor. on Sunday last,
near De Funiak Springs. There seems to
have been an old grudge between Henry
breaches and Pryor. Pryor is still at
larges and the wounded are suffering great
~. DR.. John King says the father will
hardly recover.
At Tampa Tuesday night Jim Davis.
gambler made an attempt TO murder Phil
Davis, proprietor of the Turf Exchange
saloon, on Lafayette street. Jim Davis
was Cur StiB III the ToOms Wnen the pro-
prietor asked him to stop. He swore he
would not do it, and Phil Davis asked
Ofheer Johnson to arrest him. At thar
Jim Davis pulled his pistol and fired
twice, the balls entering Phil Davis thigh.
breaking the bone. Officer Johnson clinch-
ed with him, and he fired three more shots.
all of which went through Johnson's
clothes, but did not enter the flesh. Davis
was hnally disarmed and locked up.
In the county criminal court at Orlando
Monday Albert H. Trimble was convicted
Of bigamy and fined 500 and costs of
court, a total of about $3.50. Trimble lived
az Orlando several years ago. He moved
north. Later an officer received letters
from his wife inquiring of his where's
aDouts, and stating that he had deserted
ner, leaving her in a destitute condition
Inc next known of Trimble he was mar
ried second time in St Augustine
shorty after this he returned to Orlando
allu TOOK cottage three miles ON m
t9~n' near Lake Conway. He remained
srtsts year OF more and then removed
Win wife No. ?, to st. Augustine, where
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