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Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

the appearance of n new popular hero
is done with poor judgment. Fol in
stance. in San Francisco, the name of
Balboa boulevard has been changed to
Dewey boulevard, against the protest of
many prominent members, of the So
was of Spanish birth. and on discover
ing the Pacific ocean he took possession
of it in the name of the king of Spain.
But he was later a rebel and suffered
death for his defiance Cf the tyranny of
the Spanish crown. Balboa was the kind
of n Spaniard who If alive would APP
plaud a feat like that which made
Dewey famous
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
TIE BELT OF PEACE.

s.. T.. Kiser In Cleveland Leader.
| sat upon the hillside yesterday
And saw the fellowship that moved the
herd.
| listened to a bell that, far away,
Called striving men To hear the savior's
word,
And every bud there bursting whispered
hone
To every blade upon the yerdant slope.
I journeyed back into the noisy town,
And mingled with the throng that choked
the way;
/ saw men push their weaker fellows down,
And each mans wntchward there was:
"Will ID pay?'
The peaceful bell that ] had heard before
Was silent in theturmoil and the roar.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
THE TORNADO BELT.

While it still remains the fashion with
n large number of persons occasionally
to twit the residents of this or that sec
ton of the country with living in the
tornado belt, evidence accumulates year
by year that practically no portion of
the United States Is entirely "ynnnt
from danger of tornadoes, cyclones, hur-
ricanes or wintry bliZzards. The ele-
ments are impartial. In proportion to
the extent of its territory the United
States is as free from destructive storms
as any part of the world, but n number
of them are sure to be heard from every
year, and now that every township of
the country contains inhabitants there is
sure to he more or less less of life and
property.
OF the tornadoes in the Mississippi val
ley the one which struck st. Louis two
years ago was most disastrous, but
Louisville, Chicago and other cites have
felt the wrath of the wind within recent
years. Two or three of the worst tor
nadoes have struck Iowa, those at Cam
anche, Grinnell and Pomeroy being
best known. One of the worst storms
ever known swept Over the low Islands
along the gulf coast near New Orleans
n few years aga, n II cyclone of gi-
gantic proportions that passed owe the
southeastern states Il short time back
proved most destructive at Charleston.
The storms are not in the valleys alone,
although most frequent there. Only last
Xx-nnl l'liIahln I't,nnly ItNIA $40, .t,t..l
by II genuine tornado, defying the rare
atmosphere of the mountain region. AL
though the tornado belt is often re-
ferrcd to in jest, a study Of the history
of cyclonic disturbances soon convinces
any II that there is no tornado belt In
this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
The Worlds Food supply.

The fortunate position which the United
States has occupied during the past yeal
with reference to the worlds food supply
is shown by come figures compiled by thu
statistical bureau at Washington. These
show that the worlds wheat crop In 1891
was only 2.lS9,549 .16S, against a yield Of
2,4S0. 497, 600 in 1896. 2,546, 49i, 900 in 1895, ant
2.676, 65l 900 in 1894. At the same time thu
wheat crop in the United States last yea
was greater than in any year since 1893
This accounts for the phenomenal European
demand and high prices. Letter was fortu'
nate enough to take advantage of the Euro
pean shortage.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Omaha will give a hearty welcome in
July to the republicans who are dele
gates to the national meeting of the
League of Republican Clubs. 1t will
be a notable gathering of men. The
congressional elections are coming on
next fall and republicans in every state
are active and earnest in their determl-
nation that the next congress shall be
one that will support the president and
his policies. At the convention In
Omaha in July preparation will he made
for the campaign and thousands OF
republicans will receive fresh inspira-
ton for their political faith II that is
necessary or possible
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
A RARE COMPLIMENT

> The compliment bestowed upon David
II. Mercer by the republicans of Nebras-
ka's metropolis and the counties constt-
tuting the Second congressional district
Is something that any public ma , might
well be proud of.
For the first time in the history of
his state a fourth consecutive nomina-
ton for a seat in congress has been given
and this distinguished honor is con-
ferrcd by the unanimous vote of the
nominating convention. This expression
of high appreciation must be the more
gratifying since it Is conceded to be
equivalent to n reelection.
Without disparaging the services OF
any of his colleagues or predecessors, it
can be truly said that Congressman
Mercer has accomplished more for his
constituents than any other man who
ever represented a Nebraska district at
Washington. 1t Is because of his use
fulness and growing influence rs n men,
Der of the house and his popularity
with all classes of citizens that his selec-
ton has been made without opposition
by his party from among many able and
active republicans who would do credit
to the Office.
1t goes without saying that Mr.. Mcr-
Ger is in position to render more eff
Gent and valuable service in the future
than he has rendered in the past and
with the assurance of another term he
will be able to command support for all
measures in which this district and
state are vitality concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
BLASTS FROM RAMS nioRN.
Light and purity never blush.

Pride is the bloom OF perdition.
An aimless life insures a homeless even.
ing.
Pigs do not squeal when they are feed
ing.
The man above counse is always in dam
ger.
Oily tongues and mute dogs are danger
Gus.
II a mans words faint the air. he has a
cesspool in his heart: Beware OF infection.
Don't let your hurrahs for your brother
in Cuba drown the plea OF your brother at
home.
One Of the questions that will be asked
at the Judgment day is this:: How did
you vote?"
Scientists have never explained why 1t al
ways rains harder on prayer meeting night
than at other times.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
Shutting Out the SutIer.
I'LL A-Ll----l n

NeW 1UTk NIdTI ana EApreSS.
The order issued by the War department
announcing that no suffers will be permitted
to accompany the army OF Invasion into Cuba
is altogether commemorate. The army suit
Ter, as the civil war proved, is generally an
extortionist, often a rogue, and always a
nuisance. To dispense with him by enlarg-
ing the variety of commissary supplies and
selling them to men and officers at cost is
a thoroughly wise arrangement. 1t will be
a good thing for the government as well as
for the soldiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

From the fuss they are making
about 1t one would think the people in
the eastern states consider it n great
novelty to do business with gold and
silver coin MS the medium of exchange.
Out west the people are familiar with
real money.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Out in the short grass country a wet
spring is a blessing and this year the
blessing has been unusually strong.
Grass and all small grain crops are said
to look well, and there is tine yet for
the planting of corn.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Information freshly gathered by the
state labor commissioners shows that the
various manufacturing and mining in
dustries and all in which large numbers
Of men are employed i'm Iowa are IN n
f%iOurishing condition and there is much
less idleness and half-time employment
in Iowa than in recent years, Similar
cheerful reports might be had frJm other
western states.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
Abbreviating Railroad Titles.
Springfield Republican.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail-
road corporationlis to have its name changed
to Burlington nsiWply. Its passenger cars
are now being rabettered with that one
word alone, after rhe style of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad system, whose cars bear the
title of 'Pennsylvanias" Greater breyity in
railway nomenclature is in order at all
times. 1t will be particularly acceptable in
the case of the New York. New Haven &
Hartford road.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

According to latest reports Kansas is
short of school teachers because so many
OF them have gone on n journey to
Cuba to teach the Spaniards n few les
sons. The summer school will soon
open at Matanzas or Havana.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Kansas City is getting ready for the
next census by amalgamating more sub
urban towns. The intention may be
good, but Omaha is satisfied that it's
enumeration will show up right if it in
cludes only those who belong in the city
DrODer.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

we produce and with u resources. As
a medium for supplying such informa-
ton there can be no question that the
Paris exposition will be highly valuable.
Let us not take so seriously the an
tipathy of a few elements of the French
people as to act against our own inter-
-
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

The soldiers who go to the Philippines
will do well to take hammocks and
leave their blankets in San Francisco.
Hammocks are the proper things for
beds in the tropical islands.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
Knockout for Machines.

Tho New York ueourt of appeals has
knocked The valee o0t of the patented voting
machines. 1t decides that the use Of the
machine limits the choice of the yoter by
combining him To fhS nominees. Either the
machines will nHEto be modified so as TO
permit unrestricted choice OF names or go
ia the scrap heap. This Is to be regretted.
The machines insured an honest count.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
A Timely Tip for Tourists.

Now that the professional tourists of the
east will not find 1t pleasant to spend the
summer in Europe, they can spend a sea-
son proftably in the to them unknown por-
lions of their country west of the Missis-
sippi river, taking in the Omaha exposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

If the members of the Universal Peace
union want that organization to nave the
respect of the people they will keep
hands off. The time for advice from
a peace union has passed.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Iowa bankers propose to have n fund
TO pay FOR the arrest aud conviction of
forgers and ~defaulters, Bankers suffer
about as much from one as from the
other, and no honest banker will object
to Il movement to decrease the number
of both classes of criminals.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

This year the old-fashioned Fourth of
July celebration will be in style as
usual and there will be n great display
OF bunting and fireworks. But that kind
ionobla
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Twenty Harvard men are going to
Cuba with Roosevelt's rough riders. and
thus the credit of the educational insti-
buttons of the country for patriotism is
kept intact.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Omaha is rapidly approaching Expo
sition day. the biggest day in all its his
tory, and then there will be nothing but
big days to follow in rapid succession.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Two American war correspondents
are lying in a Havana prison and sew
eral are doing the same thing outside
OF Havana.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
Utiiity of the Philippines.
Washington star.

In a lively presidential campaign the
Philippine Islands would be a good place
to which to ship men who are too proml-
nent to be ignored by their parties. but
who are always in danger of making indis-
Greet remarks.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Close observers insist that it Is not the
price of wheat alone, but of other
products as well, that is making the
farmers happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
Coin Of the Realm.

Just about three-fourths of the customs
receipts at New York so far this month
have been paid in gold. Eight months ago
gold constituted less than / per cent OF
these payments. This is the coin of the
realm today as never before since the civil
MN. a.l4a-E
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Now it is proposed that a party of
scientists be Sent from the Smithsonian
Institution with the army to Manila to
make observations and gather sDeci-
mems. A fine collection OF snakes, VI
pers ard vermin ought to be easily OBJ
tanned there If all accounts are true.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

A Byron revival in literature is prom
ised. 1t might as well begin with a
reading Of the story of Don Juan's
travels in Spain.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas county, S.:
George b. Tzschuck, secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn, save
that the actual number OF full and complete
copies of The Daily, Morning, Eveuing and
Sunday Bee, printed during the month Of
Anril. 1895. was os followa.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

RAGE.
wretch she cried. "Once you told
me was worth my weight in goldl'
His rage was hideous to behold.
'Perfidious womani" Kissed he. you told
me you weighed only no pounds!'
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
| felt so much like Dewey as / crept along
the hall;
l didn't dare to strike a match-I felt along
the wall;
And then as / in victory to chuckle was in
clined,
A fierce soprano hailed me and | knew that
/ was mined!
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Net total sales. @ @
Net daily average. .... 25 $3.50
GEORGE q. TZSCHUCK,
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence this 30th day of April. 1898.
(Seal.) N. p. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

jewelers. Weekly: Her Father-I am
AFRAID, sir, that my daughter can never
be happy with n man who can be engaged
The Aspirant-Sir, I am afraid | can never
be happy with a girl whose engagement
to me will not induce jewellers to trust me.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Indianapolis Journal: Walters actually
thinks his wife is handsome"
walters has q very trained thinker. He
Is IL Christian Scientist
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Chicago Record: Miss Gimp, would YOU
pray for me while ] was engaged in a dan
gerous undertaking?
Yes, MIR. Jumbles.'
We'll, pray for me while I propose to
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Cincinnati Enquirer: 81 nave my gosh
burned doubts said the tall, stoop-shoul-
dered man, whether this heer story about
women not knowing how to throw straight
is true or not, ! know my wife always
misses anything she throws at when she's
mad, but somehow she always hits me
when she misses"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Somerville Journal: Anxious Lover-Are
you willing. sir, that l should marry your
daughter Nellie?
Stern Parent-Willing? Young man, l
shall be simply delighted to nave you marry
her.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Ionkers Statesman: She-Julie and Joe
are engaged, but they have decided to keep
their engagement IA secret; Julie told me
so.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

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and oath Streets.
Council Bluffs: 10 Pearl Street.
Chicago Office: 500 Chamber of Com
merce.
New York: Temple Court.
Washington; sol Fourteenth street.
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the Editor.
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All business letters and remlttanoes
should be addressed to The Bee Publishing
Company, Omaha. Drafts, checks, express
and postof1ce money orders TO be madf
payable to the order of the company.
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Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

eyes. 1 know it; Joe told me.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Detroit Free Press: MY wife is a great
business woman remarked the man who
Is studiously jocose.
Takes care to preserve and
that sort of thing?
Yes. Why, that woman won't even curl
for it"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Philadelphia North American: Pa
said Petey, what is a flank movement?"
"A flank movement, my SON." replied tho
father, who Is n raw recruit, sis when /
prepare to go out and make a night of it
and your mother secures possession OF the
latch kew"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

''S y WY phii'u tiilllhtIs "
is n Christian Scientist"
Yonkers Statesman: She-Julie and Joe
are engaged, but they have decided to keep
their engagement IA secret; Julie told me
so.
He-Yes. / know it; Joe told me.
Chicago Record: Miss Gimp, would YOU
pray for me while ] was engaged in a dan
gerous undertaking? ?"
Yes, MIR. Jumbles.'
Well, pray for me while I propose to
you.''
Detroit Journal; She was livid with
race.
Wretch she cried. "Once YOU told
me | was worth my weight in goldl'
His rage was hideous to behold.
"Perfidious woman!" Kissed he. you told
me you weighed only ITO pounds!"
jewelers. Weekly: Her Father-I am
AFRAID, sir, that my daughter can never
be happy with a man who can be engaged
10 her Il month without giving her n ring.
The Aspirant-Sir, | am afraid l can never
be happy, witt, a girl whose engagement
to me will not induce jewellers to trust me-.
Somervilie Journal: Anxious Lover-Are
you willing; sir, that l should marry your
daughter Nellie?
Stern Parent-wning? Young man. l
shall be simply delighted to have you marry
her.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER: 81 have my gosh
burned doubts" said the tall, stoop-shoul-
dered man, whether this heer story about
women not knowing how to throw straight
Is true or not. ] know my wife always
misses anything she throws at when she's
mad, but somehow she always hits me
when she misses"
Detroit Free Press: NJ wife is a great
business woman" remarked the man who
is studiously jocose.
Takes care to preserve documents and
that sort of thing?"
Yes. Why, that woman won't even curl
npr hnlr nnlpGG Ghn hnc tho no narc 20 ala,-
for it,"
know Harold Bingo had proposed to Vesta
HaZZbin?
Madeline. When refused him last
Saturday he told me he was going to do
something desperate, but | supposed he
meant suicide, or enlisting as n soldier, or
something like that. Poor fellow! How
he must have taken 1t to heart!
Cincinnati Enquirer: while love" said
the Cumminsville sage, may make the ,
young man oblivious of the flight of time
during the honeymoon, the monthly gag
bills kindly restore his balance in short
order"
Philadelphia North American: pa"
said Petey, what is a flank movement?'
"A flank movement, my SON. replied tho
father, who is n raw recruit, SIS when /
prepare to go out and make a night of it
and your mother secures possession of the
latch key"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-05-29

Cincinnati Enquirer: while love- said
the Cumminsyille sage, may make the
during the honeymoon, the monthly gag
bills kindly restore his balance in short
order"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-22

/ ing that his scouts had located the Cape
Verde fleet at Santiago de Cuba. The
message was sent from a cable station
| in the West Indies and indicated that
the American commander was close on
the heels of the Spaniards.
Secretary Long Immediately sum-
moned the members of the strategy
board. Knowing that Rear Admiral
Sampson could be depended upon to
prevent Admiral Cervera from sailing
north, orders were quickly dispatched
TO Commodore Schley at Key West to
put to sea The commander of the
flying squadron's instructions were to
sail around Cuba to the west and to
find Cervera's fleet and capture or de-
stroy it.
Commodore Schley was instructed
to use his utmost endeavors to prevent
the Spanish fleet from entering the
harbOr of CienfuegOs or Havana. Rear
Admiral Sampson and Commodore
Schley were informed as to each others
movements. 1t is expected that Rear
Admiral Sampson will come up with
Admiral Cervera first. 1t is impossible
to state with accuracy what ships Rear
Admiral Sampson and Commodore
Schley have in their respective squad
rOnS."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-22

Chattanooga, May H.-AIl the regi-
ments in Camp Chickamauga have set
tied down to hard work and are doing
practical training in the art OF war.
The business-like methods employed by
General Brooke will make the army
available for active service much ear
lier than many army officers believe
possible. Supplies of every description
continue to pour in. Carload after car
load of provisions arrive, and a vast
amount of clothing and equipage is
also being received The indications are
| that the entire army will be equipped
during the next two weeks.
Captain w. X. Wright, assistant
quartermaSter, received notice today
that 4,500,0 900 rations, in addition to the
first order, had been purchased and are
now en- route. Prosper, Lazard & Co.
have begun work on an immense bake
ry in the park. This firm has a contract
to supply the army with $4,000 loaveS
of bread daily.
The chaplains of the various regi-
ments have started a fight against the
liquor saloons all over the camp. They
have a strong backing, and the saloons
will probably be abolished.
The park army now numbers nearly
$4,000 men. and each days adds a few
more thousand.
The Second New York infantry, 1000
men, Battery A, First Illinois artillery,
125 men, and the First Missouri infan-
try, 1,O26 men, arrived last night and
went into camp in the park this morn
ing.
The formation of the Third army
corps was begun today, the Fourteenth
New York Colonel Fred Grant, the
Second New York, and the First Mis-
souri, being assigned to the First bril-
gade. The brigade viii be commanded,
Professionally. by Colonel Grant, who is
the senior colonel in the brigade. The
Second Kansas, which arrived today,
will be assigned to the Second bril-
gade.
Inspector General J. c. Breckenridge
and staff arrived at the park this
morning. General Compton was today
transferred TO command the Third
corps.
The commissary department an
nounces it's readiness to supply all uni
forms and equipments.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-22

San Francisco, May 21.-Nearly 5000
more soldiers were added today to the
number already encamped here, num-
bering over 5000. Today's arrivals
represented the states of Colorado,
Minnesota, Kansas and Wyoming.
Every ferry boat from the Oakland
Mole bore its load of soldiers. The
troops commenced arriving on this side
of the bay about I o'clock this morn
ing and arrived in detachments of
about 400 AS they marched off the
steamers, the ladies of the Red Cross
society appointed themselves leaders
and headed the travel-stained soldiers
to the headquarters of the society,
where eatables and drinkables awaited
them. Not a man was allowed to go
away hungry, and to say that the boys
were pleased with their reception is
putting it mildly: but to crown the evil
dences of good will displayed by the
ladies of the Red Cross, each soldier
was presented with a small bouquet
of California flowers. These tokers
were placed in the barrels of the rifles.
and as the men marched up Market
street, the fiower-tipped destroyers
added greatly to the attractive appear
ance of the men.
The troops marched through the city
streets toward Camp Richmond all the
morning, and every detachment was
greeted with cheers and volleyS OF
flowers.
Today's arrivals marched in better
order than most of their predecessors,
and as every regiment had band,
there was plenty of martial music.
Minnesota turned out the finest body
of men, so far as physique is concerned.
over a thousand men represented that
state, and they were an exceedingly
clean and orderly lot and marched