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Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
IOWA PRESS

Baskerville Republican: The oficeseekers
so tho dispatches tell US, are Fostering the
lives out of the poor congressman and
senator. Now that's too bad. Two years
from next fall these congressman VIII be
Fostering the poor officeseekers TO death to
retain their own Offices, And so 1t goes.
Just as If one oficeseeker had more rights
than another,
Dubuque Times: If the manufacture OF
sugar from beets was in any way expert
mental there might be some excuse for the
state erecting a small plant absolutely under
yyorking out the details. But such is not
the case. 1t is a matter of surprise that
citizens of tho Capital City would even pre-
stme to go before the legislature and solicit
the state to supply it's credit for the estab-
lishment of a factory the needs OF which are
as we'll known as a pump shop or a pillow
factory. Neither Is there any question about
the proftableness of the industry. The only
question to be determined Is the positive
fact that Iowa soil Is adaptable to the pro
duction OF the roots that Will supply the
saccharine matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
OMAHA.
Ncbrnsknns Amazed at the Efrontery
of the mblc Candidate.
Grnin NIlniIe

Crete Nldette.
The Vidotte worked for a good appropria-
ton for the Transmississippi Exposition, in
season and out of season. Saline's repre-
sentatives, Watson and Endorf. fusionists,
and Mann and Fouke, republicans, worked
and voted for the bill. We did not con
slider it a political measure, but an indus
trial enterprise, calculated greatly to re
dound to the material advancement of the
state of Nebraska.
1t was not our idea nor do we believe
1t is the wish of the farmers OF Nebraska
that an enterprise should be started in
Omaha whereby the visitors are to be duped
and robbed by a legalized gang OF swindlers.
Too many people remember the gang of Ii
censed plunderers, who infested the city of
Lincoln during the state fair week, several
years ago, to be eagerly anxious for a repe-
titiOn of such tactics in Omaha, The charge
made by The Omaha Bee regarding the
gambling bill' which surreptitlously passed
the senate and the subsequent investigation
threw a deep and damaging cloud OF sus-
piciOn over the person of Senator Howell
of Omaha, who has since been nominated
for mayor, and who, If elected, would have
full sway over this element during the eX-
position year. He was the supporter and
apologist of the bill which changed the
penalty for gambling from felony to a simple
misdemeanor. In his nomination ana the
coming election he Will receive the united
support of the gambling fraternity of Omaha
and we wot not but what the boss gamblers
of Chicago. st. Louis and other cities will
give financial assistance TO secure his cleo
ton.
Under the circumstances, If Mr.. Howell
loves Omaha, If he desires to make the eX-
position a success and clear away the clouds
II suspicion which cling about his person
like a heavy fog over a dismal swamp he
Will decline the nomination, His election
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
Peru AEnnuons Silver.


The announcement that the Peruvian gov
erament has suspended the coinage OF silver
and has issued a prohibition against the i'm
nortation of silver coins after the 10th Of
May next will not be encouraging to those
who insist on our W government doing
something for silver" In discounting the
whito metal Peru but follows the example
Of India and japan, and we may expect any
day to hear that some other South American
country has pursued a similar course. All
of which must be cold comfort for senator
Wolcott and those like him who cherish the
dream Of being able to establish a ratio be-
tween the metals by international agree
ment. The Colorado senator has failed to
convince us that he found sentiment on the
continent or in England any less firmly i'm
pressed with the futlllty of an international
conference than it has ever been, and the
latest slap at silver on the part of Peru
shows that the people to the south of us
are also progressing in knowledge Of sound
economic Jaws.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
HOWELL HIS MARK.
Can Omaha De Indifferent to the had
Reputation He Has Made.


Lincoln News.
Senator Howell OF Omaha, in a few short
weeks, gained a state wide reputation. Even
before he reached Lincoln to assume his
duties as a senator, public rumor had an
nounced him as a. member Of the Omaha
councilmanic gang and a representative of
an element in lthei metropolis that does not
stand for the best government, What was
announced in the early rumors Of Mr.. lowell
was afterwards oonHrmed in the minds of a
great many people ny the later scandal in
reference to the gamblers bill.
In a community of self-reepecting people
such aS Nebraska is, the designation Of
gambler" carries With it a reprCach. Few
public men have the temerity to champion
tho gamblers interests, and few care to
have their names linked in any way with
these of the card-playing fraternity. Sena-
TOR Howell. however, did not seem to have
any qualms Of conscience or oYerpoweTing
Inspiration Of decency. He did not care to
openly father the bill that his chief clerk
ana present political manager lcbbied. but
when all was uncovered Mr.. Howell braZenly
said that he voted for the b!ll and would
vote for 1t again. And the bill was one that
practically licensed gambling.
From the tone of the country press
throughout the state, it Ia evident that Mr.,
Howell has made his mark upon the public
mind in n very positive and permanent man
nor. 1t may be that Omaha people want ii
understood that Senator Howell Is a repre-
sentative citizen Of the metropolis. If so,
then they should he gratifci to know that
no is Wiley advertised throughout the state,
aud not in a style and tone that will lead
aim to latr5niZe a clipping bureau.
II Omaha 10 Indifferent to her standing In
the state and among its people, then here's
to the pastobcaTd gang OF the exposition city
and may the Lord help the chump who runs
up against 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The statement that 100000 people are
starving in Cuba, or about one-tenth
of the population, is probably eXagger-
ated. though undoubtedly the number
who are suffering hunger and hardship
from the policy of Wcylcr is very large.
It is said that among the sufferers are
several thousand citizens of the United
States. but this also may safely be re-
garded as eXtravagant. though it is very
likely to be seized upon by the over
Jealous Cuban sympatliZers as Il pre-
text for urging aggressive action on the
part Of III government. Assuming
that there is some substantial ground
for these statements. they show 4 most
dcplorable condition of affairs in the
SorCly afflicted island. 1t seems hardly
possible that the Spanish government
can approve such a policy as Weyler is
reported to be carrying out and it must
he charltably presumed that it is not
fully aware of it. If it does know Of
dis alleged cruelty and brutality and
approves it. it must expect the cXccra-
ton of civilized mankind.
Strongly as our government is com
mitted to n policy of neutrality and
Northumberland. if it should be Of
ficialIy informed that there is such Il
condition of affairs in Cuba as reported
and that American citizens are among
the victims, it would be justified in
making Il vigorous rcmonstrance. We
could not see without resentment and
protest the prosecution Of Il systematic
policy Of murder by starvation and re-
tain our self-respect OF the respect of
civilized mankind.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The democratic city platform demands
prbiic ownership Of municipal monop-
Giles, but the head Of the democratic
city ticket has n consistent record in the
city council and legislature as an
opponent of every step in the direction
Of municipal ownership more stringent
regulation of the f~ranchised corporations
OF even the enforcement of their contract
obligations. The democratic city plat
council of 1903 for creating Il garbage
collection monopoly in omaha, but the
democratic candidate for mayor is on
record rs one of the men who voted to
create the garbage monopoly.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Bills passed by the legislature and
reither signed nor vetoed by the gov
ermor become laws without his signature
mt the expiration of the constitutional
;tyr days after legislative adjournment
The principle of the constitution, how
ever. coatemp!ates action one way on
the other on The part of the governor OH
every bill. Two years ago Governor
Uolcomb proceeded to consider each bill
on this theory and he has followed il
tsain this year. The precedent is Il
GOOD one for The guidance of future
executives.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
The worlds Grnnnries.


IE'TT-r" ~ fV"T'
England's complete dependence on foreign
countries-chieny Russia and Amortization
It's food supply has often been a subject of
comment, both in England and this country.
1t is rather remarkable that this weak posi-
ton of England has not cut more of a figure
in the diplomacy of the world. 1t may be
safely assumed that, by reason Of it, Eng
lands influence in international affairs will
grow less and less, unless power can be re-
tanned through the maintenance of an Eng
lish navy equal to the combined navies of all
the other powers of Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

work Of the legislative session had
closed. whether or not the case is II
of Interpretation of the constitutional
exemption it was certainly n queer pro
cecdine for the authorities to hold back
the process until after adjournment, If it
could have been served legally at any
time during the three months that Rep
roscntatiye Hull was in attendance on
the legislature and within the iurisdic-
ton of Lancaster county.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
The Gold Reserve.
Globe Democrat

The jump of 81 900 900 In the upward move
ment of the treasury gold reserve came this
timo quickly. Less than a week ago the
$152,G00 900 mark Was passed, and now the
1853, 0OG, 900 line is crossed. The gold fund
is up to the mark around which it stood
most Of he time during Arthur's and Cleve-
OF Harrison's. Not since 1890, a short time
before the Barring failure, was the treasury
50 strong as it is at this time. These gold
figures are a very important factor in the
financial situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Adlai Stevenson has something better
than he would have had had he been
nominated for the presidency by the
democrats or been renominatcd as tail
to the Bryan kite. The position of
monetary commissioner is much more re
munerative than the position of late
lamentCd eX-candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Ambassador Hay is on his way to Eng
land and the brass bands are gwen
ample notice to polish up in time to re
ceive eX-Ambassador Bayard when he
returns to the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
The APPOINTMENT of M~cisIejohn.
SInnArinia,. 1n...nnl

The selection of ex-Congrcssman Meikle-
john Of Nebraska for the important post Of
assistant secretary of war is one that will
meet with the approval of Mr.. Meiklejohn's
many friends and admirers in Nebraska and
elsewhere. He ably represented the Third
district of Nebraska in congress, and doubt
less could have had the nomination and cleo
ton again had hetsought it. The position
which has been rendered him by President
Mckinley is one. OF responsibility and honor,
and Mr.. Meikleiohn will ably fill 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The officers elected next Tuesday will
hold under the new charter for terms
of three years. The heightened term of
Office makes it all the more incumbent
on the decent citizenship of Omaha to
see that only the right men are honored
by election.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
4 FABLE.


The early worm arose one day at three
O'Clock a. m. to see what he could see.
He found his vision was restricted. quite,
For then at three a. n. 1t still was night.
But pretty soon the sun began to- rise.
And dazzled with its light the poor worms
eyes.
Meanwhile a robin, perched upon a limb,
Unfortunately caught a glimpse of him.
Ho dartedl down forthwith upon the worm,
And gave him not a moment more to
squirm.
He swallowed limit did not take him
long
And then he burst out III a joyous song.
Moral:
Is any moral to this fable sought?
Don't rise too early, or you may get caught.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The railways included in the Joint
Traffic association have determined, on
advice of counsel, to ignore the recent
ANTITRUST decision of the United States
supreme court. The only question re
naming is whether the court and the
the Joint Traffic association.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The appointment of eX-CongreSsman
Meiklejohn of Nebraska TO be assistant
secretary of wal will be received with
qualification by Nebraska republicans
who see in it recognition for which they
had hardly dared hope.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

William f. Bechel, republican candi-
date for the council, is recognized as the
ablest parliamcntarian hat has served
in that body for years. He should be
reelected, if only to help keep the pro-
ccedings of the council untangled.
There are also many other reasons why
he should be reelected.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

No man will be justified in refraining
from voting at the city election next
Tuesday. 1t is the duty OF every law
abiding citizen to shield Omaha from
having the gamblers candidate for
mayor thrust upon it.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Voters who registered last fall II
have not changed their place of resi-
dence need not register again in order to
vote next week. Others have only one
opportunity to qualify according to law,
next Saturday, ut the various polling
plncpS
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The distress created by the great floods
Is being seized on for purposes of specu-
lative brass band charity for advertis-
ing purposes only. 1t is too bad suffer
ing cannot be relieved by good people
without injecting selfish features into the
contributions.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Hereafter all the institutions supported
out Of the state treasury will be under
direct state management and control.
Taxpayers will watch with interest to
sec whether this change proves in
practice to be in the direction of greater
economy and efficiency.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The defaulting eX-treasurcr of South
Dakota is out of the ~penitentiary. But
faulting ex-treasurer of Nebraska is also
III of the penitentiary and Furthermore
appears to be no nearer to it than he was
three months ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The man who refuses to vote at the
coming election because neither of the
tickets suits him does an act of dis
loyalty TO the cause of good government
and aids TO the extent of one-half Il vote
ene or other of the tickets, perhaps the
bne that suits him least
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
Literature of OGicinI Farmers.

NTTTWSU TTTTV" TTT"FF
Don't throw stones. Secretary Wilson's
great work on the Couture of Mushrooms"
is fully up to the high literary standard set
by his illustrious predecessor in his Tape
worm of Poultry"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
No Apologies Called For.

General Porter, who goes as an ambassador
to France, said In a speech a few days ago at a
banquet in New York: THE day has gone
by when anyone can go to a foreign land
to apologize for this country That is a
little different spirit from that shown by the
late Ambassador 'Bayard in England. He
was always apologizing for his country be-
cause it wasn't a free trade country like
England. General Porter isn't built that
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

President Mckinley is to be congratulated
on taking prompt action in the matter Of
our disappearing seal herd in the Boring
sea. 1t was high time to do something in
the premises, or, by another season, the ques-
ton would have passed out Of the sphere
of diplomacy, through the extinction of the
animals by the enterprising fur pirates of
Canada.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Kansas City Star.

If Thomas Jefferson could have dropped
down among the silver democrats who cele-
brated his birthday at the Metropolitan hotel
in Washington last evening, he might have
greeted them as admirers, but scarcely as
friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

III HAS been our custom to
Il do this every Easter, and
this year will be no exception.
Our Children's department. is
one grand mass of beautiful
lilies. Saturday we give you
one of them Oily and pot)
free with every suit purchased
in our Children's department.
This is an excellent opportun-
ity to secure a new suit for
the boy and also receive an
elegant Easter Souvenir. Take
a look, anyway, at our Chill
dren's department just now if
you are interested in beautiful
wearables for the little ones.
We wish you knew as we'll as we do how
thoroughly good are the clothes and mater
ials used and how thorough the workmanship
IL you will consider the values. You will
find that nothing is high priced here,
Clothing without character Is costly at any
price. We haven't anything of that sort.
Come in the morning If possible. as We
can piya Won mora attention and avoid the
rush.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
THE DEE ON TRAINS.

All rniIrond ncwsboys nre
supplicd with enough ices
to accommodate every pms
scugc who wants to read n
nc,ysnnpcr. Insist upon hnv-
ing The Bee. If you cannon
get n Zee an n train from the
news agent, please report
the fact, stating the train an"
railroad, to the Circulation
Department of The Dec. the
lee is for sale ON nll 'rnins'
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

1t is true that the wal is over, Il
Howell will wish he had even Il reputl-
bic war record before the local campaign
Is over.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
SAID IN FUN.

Chicago Record: why Is t that women
can't get accident insurance.
Because they always stick their heads
out Of train windows to look at the hand
some station agents on the platforms"
indianapolis Journal: at takes n good
many horses to fit out a circus nowadays"
said the thoughtful boarder.
1T does" assentcd the Cheerful Idiot,
though | remember seeing Circuses when
1 was, a boy where, one horse was quite
enough to go around"
Detroit Free Press: Tfmngton-Bofing-
ton, your wife's Easter gown is very pic
turesGue.
Observation-Disclosures? That gown cost
more money than any picture you ever
saw.
Judge: In Boston-Rev. Rural waybnck
to street urchin)-Littlc boy. don't you
know smoking, is sinful? who learned you
Swipesey Guttcrsnipe pufing a cignrettc)
Sir, the habit is no viler than your illit-
eracy; but, overlooking that. will say that
l taught myself.
Harper's ,Rqzar:. "Aunty," said Polly,
~ruefully rubbing her forenead, that big
photograph of you is a striking likeness,
isn't it?"
DO you think so, deary?"
mantelpiece and hit me on the forehead
Detroit Journal: Don't cry!' he en-
Then me perceived that her handkerchief
was edged witt. the most exquisite lace.
Don't weep!' he said, correcting himself.
Washington Star: 81 hear" said one man
that the president has filed the place thai
you thought was so well adapted to your
You were misinformed.' was the reply,
with a manner of studied h%auteur; 'hc has
appointed another man to the position. but
he hasn't filed it,
SALLYE.
1ndiannnolis Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

For the third time, it was not Moorcs.
but his prosecutors. who failed to come
to time when the Board of Education
mondamuss suit was called for hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Secretary Gage has the ability to run
tho Treasury department by himself II
only the senate will refrain from I'M
necessary interference.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The Owner of Monticello has decided
to hold on to the property without ask
ing the aid or consent of any other ma
tion on earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The Lincoln journal PUSHES to the dc
Tense Of the Lancaster county sheriff.
who attached the effects Of Representa-.
tive Hull for unpaid taxes just as he wa
Oh the point of returning home after the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Bryan fears the international bimetai-
lism commission will not accomplish
much. Mems fears are generally q reflex
OF their wishes.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Uowclrs connection with the garbage
monopoly typilies forcibly his whole I'M
savory public career.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

On the paving bond proposition be
sure to vote Eyes"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

1t is not expected that the Missouri
will rise sufficiently ut this point to take
Omaha out of the transmissisSippi ter
ritOrY.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

The man who refuses to vote for either
Moorcs or Howell casts a half a vote TOT
Howell, the gamblers candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
.rArrMrNr on cIncrIArGoN.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, Sc.
George u. Tzschucf, Secretary OF The Bee PuD-
fishing company, being duly sworn, says th2t Ine
actual number OF full and complete copies OF Inc
DAILY Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month Of March 1897, was as tol-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16
LOCAL CAMPAIGN CHATTER.

Peter Malta, a well known police officer,
is one of the men who know some things
about Frank IL. Moores that have never APP
peared in print. Two years ago Matza was
connected with the Board of Health as a
sanitary inspector. One day he was sent
to serve a notice on a Mrs. Moran to pay
for the removal of certain refuse at a cost
of 81. The woman was very poor and had
a family of small children to support. She
was absolutely unable to pay the money,
and in order to save her from arrest the
kind hearted officer started out with a sub
s~cription paper to raise the amount. One
of the first men he met was Mr.. Moores, to
hon he related the circumstances. With
out an %instant's hesitation Mr.. Moores went
down into his pocket for the 81, and added
to it an order for a half ton of coal. He
then told Matza that whenever he came
across a case of real distress to let him
know, for he always had a few dollars for
those who were unfortunate. Malta took
him at his word and very frequently after
that he brought some case Of restitution to
Moores' notice. And in every case the
needed assistance was given. And Matza
says If there is a man in Omaha who de-
serves to be mayor that man is Frank L.
Moores.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Rev. Mr.. Woody, who stumped Nebraska
for prohibition in 1890. and since that time
has been a candidate on the prohibition
ticket for congress and various other Of
fees. is out campaigning for the gamblers
and divekeepers' candidate, Ed Howell. This
is in accord with the eternal fitness of
things.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Howell is said to be proficient in the
practice and vocabulary of the game of
poker, and he will doubtless understand
tina the voters of Omaha do not propose
to allow him a chance of appointing Covell
and Ransom to Office, and SO completing his
full house by drawing a pair of knavcs.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

VOTE FDR THE BONDS.

Citizens OF Omaha are called upon TO
vote ut the impending city election on Il
proposition to authorize the issue OF
$4,000 of intersection paving bonds.
Every voter should vote Yes" on this
proposition.
The issue of these bonds will be al
absolute necessity if Omaha is to do
the paving and rcpaving required in
preparation for the great TransmisSis-
sippi Exposition. The proceeds of the
bonds will be used to dcfrGy the city'S
share of the expense of paving and Re
Daving-namely. the cost of paving or
repaying the street intersections and thc
spaces opposite public parks and alleys.
The street paving intersection fund has
been completely exhausted and the issue
of these bonds offers the only practicable
way of replenishing the fund. AS the
bond proposition surrounds the power
granted with every safeguard to the tax
payer. there Is no reason whatever why
II single vote should be cast against the
paving bonds.
On the bond proposition be sure to
vote Yes
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Chicago Record: WHY Is It that women
can't get accident insurance."
Because they always stick their heads
out of train windows to look at the hand
some station agents on the platforms"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Unsolfshness is a virtue which every in
innate checrfully accords to Frank e.
Moores. He is generous to a fault. No
body ever accused Ed Howell of unselfsh-
ness. He can not comprehend the idea.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

Despite the delay caused by floods in
shipments of lumber from the south, the
building of political fences continues with
almost fevcrish activity hereabouts.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-16

INSIST ON HAVING THE BEE.