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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
The TrihinE Objection Urged Against
the Proposition.


The chief objection raised by those who
question the wisdom OF establishing postal
savings banks in the United States is that
this country has not a national debt suin-
clently large or lasting to permit the perma-
n3n5 investment in government securities of
all the funds obtgined through these agen-
cits. No doubt this is in part the reason
why congress has not already put the sys-
TEN in operation. 1t must be freely ad-
mitted, too, tina government securities fur
nish the best Investment for savings ac-
cumulated Through the postofice repositories
Countries with large national debts, like
Great Britain and France, can more con-
yeLlentily establish postal savings banks
therefore, than a country like the United
states, which has comparatively small ma
tional debt that Is not permanent.
But 1t is entirely feasible for the United
states to invest such funds in safe and
practical manh6r, and the compare lively
small Inconvenience involved in devis.ng
some other form 1of investment than govern
ment securities sEpuld not stand in the way
d tho establishment of a system that would
prove OF such great bsnent and convenience
to the people.
In Italy IL is found entirely feasible TO in
vest the savings bank funds in other ways
than in government bonds. Much OF Il Is
loaned to provinces and communCs. The
stats OF the American union are generally
free from heavy Indebtedness, but all the
great municipalities are in debt, and their
need for costly improvements Is such that
most OF them will continue to be in debt
for years to come. Municipal bonds are con
sldered by private investors gilt-edged Sc
curlpies, ana 1t should be possible to frame
a law providing for the safe investment of
postal savings funds In this manner.
Ex-Postmaster General Wanamakers rec
ommendation is an easy solution OF the prob
lem He would have the funds loaned 10
national banks In the states in which they
piorip
funds and making them preferred claims
against tho banks. as Mr.. Wanamaker sug
gested, there could be practically no danger
OF the government suffering loss thereby.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Peter Birkhauser now turns up as n
representative German-American free
silver democrat. With commission as
member Of the police board, issued by
those stalwart republicans, Churchill
and Russell, and the endorsement of his
fellow German-American free silver
democrats, with whom he never claims
kinship except when wanting an office,
Peter hopes to be able TO convince Gov
ernor Holcomb and the fusion legisla-
ture that 1t is of the utmost importance
TO the cause of silver that he should be
continued In his job, whatever may be
done with the police commission law.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
TIE PACIFIC CABLE.
Projected Line from Vancouver to
AuStrniin.
New York Times.


Dispatches from London indicate that the
report Of the Pacific Cable commission will
favor the laying Of cable which will bring
all Greater Britain into immediate communi-
cation with the metropolis Of the empire
South Africa and India are already provided
for in this respect Australia and New
Zealand remain to be included by the line
1t is proposed to lay from Vancouver to
Australia, touching none but British pos
scisionp Undoubtedly, however, an eX-
,ension will be made from the most con-
venient point on the main line to the
Hawaiian Islands. That will dispose of our
Hawaiian cable scheme, which has for so
long remained in a state of suspended ami
matiCn in the senate OF course, that was
political rather than commercial scheme.
Cyrus w. Field looked into the matter very
carefully and concluded that it could not
be made to pay. II does not follow that a
branch line to a cable across the Pacific
would not pay. though it il not to be eX-
pected that the main line will pay for a long
time to come Meanwhile it will require
generous subsidies.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12


The Silverltes who call themselves demo-
Gratis are working for the reelection of the
republican protectionist, Senator Dubois
Chairman Artansaw Jones, for instance de
clares:
81, for one, feel as anxious that Dubois
should be returned to the senate as though
he were democrat. The democratic senators
f2el thus about the matter, and they have
united in a letter to the Idaho democrats
expressing their opinion to this effect"
Query: If, AS the silverites insist, voting
foe republican makes a republican OF p
sound money democrat, why doss not voting
for republican make a republican of a sill
yer democrat?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
LIGHT AND BRiGuP.


Boston Traveller; Prlscllla-My dear,
| your dress Is so short that I'm afraid
| they can see your ankles, 80
Prunella-And It's so long that I'm hair
afraid they can't
Chicago Record: "iigby never has TO
swear on; he says his mothcr-ln-hw " as
good as membership In temperance So
ciety."
"itow so?"
she kisses him every time ho comes
into the house"
Detroit Free Press; DO you think,
parvCnu, that your son Is acquiring
good education At Collcgc|
"Hc must be gcttin' the best. He draws
on me about every other day to make pay
mcnts on It,"
exclaimed Miss Gll2sard, still quiycrins
with wrath. 81 met that young Pedunclc
ON the street a few minutes ago for the
he had passed me l heard him whistle,
Just Tell Them That You Saw Me. And
hadn't even looked at him!'
Now York Advertiser: Jlnks-Therc is a
man who has number of movements on
foot for making money,
Rinks-Who Is he?
Jinks--I don't know his name, but he's a
dancing teacher.
Detroit Journals was he pretty full?"
,Stammd'ng room only
"Thars what I said. If he was any fuller
he couldn't stand"
indianapolis Journal: Il have called to
apply for the position OF bill collector"
said the sharp pnoscd man who stood In the
doorway. II understood YOU wanted one"
THAT is exactly what we want" said the
business man. "Thc last man we had
seemed to be only a bill presenter"
indianapolis Journal: a." he shouted
Impassionedly from the rostrum, II shall
ihegiT isgi at once once in the noble work of crush
Then, after the storm of applause had
ceased, he went home and tried to mash
the hired girl
Cincinnati Tribune: "Jawkins Is an ex-
pert in some things. He stood across, tho
lamp out with one breath"
TOO bad; thought he had taken. tho
gold cure long ago"
Detroit Journal: First savage-I sus-
pectcd all along that this profession of
Second Savagc-Ah, to be sure! When q
person doesn't wear stitch of clothes all
then nothing but golf stockings. why. who
could help but suspect him?
Cincinnati Enuuircr Mrs Drinkhorn-1
did have some hopes that you would swear
off on the first
faults, ali RI, but ain't no man en- accuse
me of ever being a gutter
officer the report that you have made
an end of your opponent by violating your
truce and poisoning him is being denied"
Denied! DO they refuse to accept facts
for which / am willing to vouch? Who
dares put this affront on my honor"'
AN THEN HE WENT
Detroit Free Press.
THAT goes without saying" says young
Mr. Vaughn.
(The ROSTERS already were crowing)
What bothers me mostly" said Kate,
with a yawn,
"Is something that says without going"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
Organize Nonsense.

MIlNtHpOIIs IIInes IsIIVerD
William j. Bryan in his Chicago speech
made the remark that the people who be-
leve in free silver should testify to their
faith by supporting free silver papers, which
goes to show that William J. Bryan IS un-
aware of the controlling motive of the people
in buying and reading newspapers. AS a
rule, the newspaper subscriber is looking
for the able treatment of a variety Of topics
and is not to be put off with an organ
which merely gives him views of the silver
question or any other mooted topic. When
the silver papers get to be newspapers also
they will obtain circulation by natural meth
Ods
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
ncNcnnc Ont of Tohncco.
Indianapolis News

IIIVTIIIIUUWIIs NtWs.
1t seems to us that this would be a good
time for this country to try the experiment
of getting decent revenue out OF tobacco
We cannot, as was proved yesterday, protect
the business in all its departments; nay. we
cannot protect it in any of its departments
without iniurng 1t in other departments
The ways and means committee would do well
to take these gentlemen at their word and
turn its attention to doing the only practical
thing. which is to get as large a revenue as
possible out of this most excellent and right
eous tax, leaving the antagonistic interests
to fight 1t out among themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

The disposition of the Woman's club
to erect suitable building for its own
purposes and for use in connection with
the exposition should be encouraged and
substantially assisted N every possible
way. No feature of the coming fair viii
prove more attractive than this nor more
fruitful in financial returns to the
women, the exposition and the city at
large
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Our amiablc fusion contemporary has
a great deal to say about n commission to
report on uniform divorce laws some
time during the next century, but it has
not II word on the serious condition of
the state trcnSnrY
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

If it is true that Cadet Taylor is n
candidate for the office of public printer
ut Washington, it shows that the chronic
oiliceseeker cannot be frightened by his
own record. As chief clerk of the GOV
ernment printing Office Cadet left sew
eral things behind him that might re-
quire explanation unless he can claim
The protection of the statute of limita
tions.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

So the festivities in celebration of the
queens achievement as England's long
est reigning monarch are to he called
the diamond jubilee The reference to
the most costly of precious gems is
doubtless intended to prepare the public
for the size of the bills that will be
presented to the government for the ex-
penses Of the unique entertainments The
privilege Of being subject to the same
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

There are lots of people who have moi
subscribed Il cent to the exposition who
are not only able but morally bound TO
come to its support literally. The stock
subscriptions should be raised to the
million-dollar mark before the ground is
broken for building operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

In view of the coming changes in the
army and navy, due TO the operation of
the compulsory retirement laws, the
rame of Colonel Guy V. Henry should
not be omitted from the list of officers
desirous of promotion.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

The state oil inspectors annual report
Is promised for this week. The public
is curious to know whether or not it will
show that the Standard Oil company
continues to pay inspection fees on oils
not included in the law simply for the
purpose of avoiding criticism by The
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

After Emperor William succeeds in
raising dueling to higher plane of
ethics and morality he might find n
profitable field for employment in max
ing prize fighting "A harmless paStime
for members Of polite society.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Western railroads will hereafter re-
quest the autograph of each passenger
who travels on pass. We know lots
of people who will be only too glad to
exchange all the autographs that may be
wanted for few pasteboard ANNALS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

The people of Omaha want the eXposi-
ton located on the site that is most suit
able for the purpose without regard to
who happens to own real estate in the
Immediate vicirity.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

The new postofilce site, with all its
general and special sewer attachments.
comes high. but we must have ii. 1t
seems necessary. however, to alter the
entire municipal sy stem of drainage to
tap that underground river.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

The sultan gives it out cold to the
powers that he will never become a
khedive, although he admits that he may
be the last of the oaliphs. He may be
either or both of these, and a vizier and
n january and yashmak thereto, but
he will still be the lord high executloner
par excellence.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

1t may be gratifying to the Board of
Fire and Police Commissioners to know
that the police judge certifies in his an
nual report to the efficiency and vigi.
lance of the police force. Now let the
board reciprocate by certifying to the
efficiency and vigilance of the police
iuIpn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Bryan has given the public his defini-
tion of what constitutes democrat, but
he has not yet Informed any one whether
or not Senator David II. Hill is included
within that definition. Hill, 1t will be
remembered, says he is still a democrat.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

80 IUUT fTOOC.
We fail to see any sign of betterment for
the federal senate. We do not believe that
there will be or can be any until an election
by popular vote is decreed. The people do
not, by any means, always select or support
ideal candidates. But 1t is seldom, indeed,
that they fall so low in their choice as the
state legislatures with which powerful in
terests that seek control of the senate find 1t
so much easier to deal.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Mr.. Rryan's paper falls all over itself
in complimenting Senator Vest of Mis-
souri, on his endorsement for renomina-
tion by the democratic legislative caucus
and says that he has been tried in many
ways and never found wanting Senator
Vest, it will be remembered, is the man
who made the nominating speech for
Bland ut Chicago. 1t was his place to
have withdrawn his candidates name
when Bryan's nomination became prac-
tically assured, but he doggedly declined
and insisted on hanging out to the end
against the Nebraska man, thus forcing
Governor Stone to announce the with
drawal of Bland. But Vest later gave Il
formal acquiescence to the Chicago ticket
ana shouted for free silver and has thus
once more become great and good man
in the eyes of the Bryan organ.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

The Santa Fe officials indicted for
violation Of the interstate commerce law
have been acquitted. Nothing else, how
ever, wasato have been expected. The
Interstate commerce law never yet was
violated by a railroad company but an
effort to locate responsibility resulted
simply in finding that the law violated
itSn1r ". q.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

When the legislature gets ready to
Investigate the state treasury it will
not have any difficulty in getting at
witnesses whose testimony will throw
light on the subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Senator Vest of Missouri will succeed
himself in the senate. With another
six years term assured him, the sena-
tors flow of vitriolic language ought to
be faster and louder than ever.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Tho machine methods of the Illinois
free silver democracy in state politics
are beginning to out-Tweed Tweed in
their bIaZcn cffrontcry.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Aftcr-clection perusal Of platform
pledges made before election Is good
exercise for the memory.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
Decision Deferred.

VI VhICngO KeCOrd.
The question as to which is the only real
simon-pure Jacksonlan democracy will be
decided about the year 1900, and there's no
use bothering about 1t now.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
No Amount
of Blowing

WILL SELL GOODS. OUR CLOTH
ING Is IT'S OWN BEST ADVERTISE.
NIIlNT AND If WE CAN BUT PER
SUADE YOU TO VISIT OUR STORE
AND SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW
HANDSOMELY TAILORED OUR
SUITS AND OVERCOATS ARE, WE
HAVE NO CONCERN AS TO WHERE
YOU'LL BUY.
PRICES JUST NOW ARE AT THEIR
LOWEST
AND THIS Is ESPECIALLY TRUE IL
YOU ARE A JUDGE OF CLOTHES
AND VALUES, IN BOTH OF WHICH
RESPECTS WE OFFER YOU OUR
BEST JUDGMENT AND ADVICE.
But WHAT Is MORE, WE BACK
UP OUR PROPOSITIONS WITH AN
ABSOLUTE AND UNEQUIVOCAL
GUARANTEE THAT EVERYTHING
SHALL BE PRECISELY AS REPRE-
AND THE VERY BEST TO
BE HAD ANYWHERE FOR THE
MONEY.
SEE OUR DOUGLAS STREET WIN
DOW If YOU CARE TO LEARN HOW
REALLY GOOD SUITS AND OVER.
COATS LOOK AT A REALLY Low
FIGURE.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

sovereign for over sixty years is one
the people'Ought to be glad to pay for.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Total 62l 9Os
copies 9,513
Total net sales ,.........,... Gl2 3g3
Net daily average 10 1855
GEORGE II. TZSCHuCK.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to be-
fore this "a day of january, 1897
N T.. FELL
Seal Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
srArEMENr or c1RcrLArloN.
- - - "a iHaH 4
state Of Nebraska,

sNTT7TT7WVl
Douglas County.
George H. Tascnucit secretary Of The Bee pub
Ishing comp ny, being duly sworn, says that the
actual nuiul,r 4 full and complete copies OF The
Daily Morning, Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month Of December 1896, was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

indianapolis Journal: II have called to
apply for the position OF bill collector"
said the sharp-nosed man who stood in the
doorway II understood you wanted one"
THAT is exactly what we want" said the
business man. "Thc last man we had
seemed to be only bill presenter"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Cincinnati Tribune: "Jawkns Is an en-
pert in some things. He stood across tho
room the other night and blew a piano
lamp out with one breath"
TOO bad; l thought he had taken tho
gold cure long ago"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Now York Advertiser; Jinks-Thorc Is a
man who has n number OF movements on
foot for making money.
L.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Jmks-I don't know his name. but he's a
dancing teacher.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Detroit Journal: was he pretty full?"
standing room only"
"Eh?"
THAT'S what said If he was any fuller
he couldn't stand"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Chicago Tribune: "Thc lmpudcnt thngl"
exclaimed Miss Gll2Gard, stil quycrIng
with wrath. 81 met that young PcdunClc
on the street few minutes ago for the
first time since we had our quarrel After
he had passed me l heard him whistle,
Just Tell Them That You Saw Me And
| hadn't even looked at hlm!"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Boston Traveller; Prlscllla--My dear
your dress is so short that I'm afraid
they can see your ankles.
prunella-And it's so long that I'm hair
afraid they can't
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

indianapolis Journal: a." he shouted
impassionedly from the rostrum, II shall
hegiu at once In the noble work of crush
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12
AN THEN HE WENT.

Detroit Free Press.
That goes without saying" says young
Mr.. Vaughn.
(Thc rOOstCrS already were crowing)
What bothers me mostly" said Kate,
with a yawn,
as something that says without going"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Detroit FREQ Press: DO you think.
Parycnu, that your, son, is acquiring
good education at Collcgc?"
He must be gcttin' the best. He draws
on me about every other day to mako pay
mcHtS on It,"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Then, after the storm of applause had
ceased he went home and tried to mash
the hired girl.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-12

Detroit Journal: First Savage--I sus-
pcctcd all along that this profession of
conversion was not sincere
Second Savagc-Ah, to be sure! When n
person doesn't wear a stitch of clothes all
the year except just before Christmas, and
then nothing but golf stockings why. who
could help but suspect him?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-25

s'0ola Is ire only deity before which
universal man has ever bowed. Religion
has never reared an altar thar has not
been shaken BY hsresy. Political wisdom
has never devised q code or constitution
thar ala not Invite revolt. Nc moral sSs-
tern has ever wen general approval oaly
behind ne banner q Sola doss there tca.i
TIE hungry. enthusiastic. unframed hosts
" Re human race. II matters rot what
land bore thea. what Fate guides them:
What altar hears shear prayers. what
ea,er aatet :asir sksns. every hearS i,s}ls-
ates wl,A tHc same love - gold. 10
CHASSIS q creed Or race thSt an uot -
er.8Se1 by Avss and swords . its par
$40
We want ret the gold that Is The Cod
- eoneeest, nor ne gold THAT : tlge iasl
cf TIE a'ss,r. Pa, TIE gold taa, wtll b.
tho hsaaEaaad % Industry tse vehicle -
a. enlightened rst5A. tire means Of
broader cu}ssre sn8 education: that V e
Ifsersse iaSoT f-ara she th-s}iS az idleness.
gtve 80 the mass al people salrer asa
better opportunities - development ara
lgs. 90 81 al. the go11 TIA. wtu - the
sxeas - higher sa3 aoases esy.Hsat.aa
shau We ..sva Yet known"
These e!eaaent words were spoken eassv
IN the asonta ~ JAY * iris year. before
the Anneaaressent - discovery walsh
has :hrlics fao &taos;1oa - naea n every
PARK II ;he Uui;sd States, They form
par; ~ the seeseh delivered b. Gov A,vaA
As4uss. q coIoraao. welcoming - pea-
yer ere convention 81 gn53 raIserS. He
vs< .-sluz tAe usue owners - wSrk -
81 uaare general investment - capita -
va.a.aS, vAea 10 sas4 Mis- 4 legitimate
business ana no: <ssaslirs sene4re. BE
VS. ea@rs neee near the traits IA rs
ces1rsHt sa - she n.,Ne- q Sels than -
~As In e5s 1e>srsne gpca raining ss
Na*-ae~s. II Is tros tAat enssnrss usetA-
els 's le 9a~soei n e,rsuctsnx A mn
ieS ceaFsT 90 ia N>rk.nx An ers s>~5s
eaS tha7c ss Az ebt~~nt g essnes Aheat
usaa.ns Vsra s7aEes =, aarsake a, ira
E2rse..og Character
Tsaste< c8~ 81. -~see have ws7.as~.a .,.-
;s~ AlAsf& esaarsslvS ana sslssss IA ss>
eesss - s's -5eess w'sA very u,,l. REM.
Mag es Sssss NsTs exgsgsencesa rasss~,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-25
EDITORIAL SPARkLES.

Even an ugly woman Is as pretty as she
can be.-pallas News.
As an inventor OF .rouble-storage sys-
TENS Eugene Debs has no peers.-Wash-
ington Post.
Now let Albert Edward begin TO train
for his own jubilee as the long -dissance
Prince of waies.-Pi.tsburg News
No matter what duties may be placed on
hides, there are some who still VIII con-
slider them tougn.-Philadeipaia North
American.
Bishop Turner does not see any future
for the negro in this country. And yet the
watermelon crop is reported 20 be as large
as usual.-Florida Times-Union.
Gov. Mount. OF Indiana. says one term
Will be enough for him Being a practical
farmer he is thoroughly convinced that
agriculture and politics won't rnix.-New
York Mail and Express.
Every tine Weyler is recalled he re-
spends with tie statement that he is just
about TO annihilate the remaining rebels,
and forthwith issues orders 20 massacre a
few hundred women and children.-De-
troit Journal.
The Kansas City woman who declared
her intention a short time ago 10 cross
the ocean for the purpose OF putting
flower on the grave OF Adam. because he
was one man who followed ais wife's al
vice. should reflect before Il be too late
that II Adam hadn't done so she misht
have had no grave 10 Observation-Disclosures
City Times.