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Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03
FRAUDULENT BOND BIDS.

The discovery that a very large num-
Der Of bids for the war bonds were not
made in good faith by the persons who
signed them and that many bidders
were paid by other parties to submit
applications for bonds to be transferred
to such parties, goes far to disCredit
this bond issue as popular loan. In
point Of fact it cannot rightly be called
popular loan, though unquestionably
it was honestly intended that it should
be. 1t is we'll understood that bankers
all over the country induced many of
standing, of course, that when the bonds
were awarded the banks would take
them and it is not to be doubted that in
some such cases the bidders received
u consideration. 1t now appears that
this scheme was not confined to bank
ers, but was practiced by other capi-
talists and was maasurably successful.
Although this fraudulent bidding has
worked no injury to the treasury, the
bona tide bids being largely in excess
vi lIe amount Cdtleu lOr, IL Is none llle
less reprehenSible and it is to be hoped
that the Treasury department will fully
expose those who have been guilty OF
it so far as possible, this being perhaps
the only way in which they can be pun.
ished. Any banker or capitalist who
has encouraged this sort of deception
deserves to be publicly pillOried. Pos.
Sibly the experience will be useful
whenever another popular loan is called
for
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Every man needlessly kept in the
standing armies of Europe is not only a
man drawn from the economic force of
the industrial world but also positive
burden upon those out of whose labor
the cost of the standing armies must
be paid. Military protection unques-
tionably assists trade and industry and
thus increases the labor product of the
world by safeguarding the labOrer, but
there is always a point where the bene-
fits are outweighed by the cost. The
question of disarmament raised by the
cars proposal of peace conference is
ore that goes to the very bedrock of the
modern social and industrial organiza-
ton
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The gold democrats are not saying
much. They Will not have ticket of
their own in the field this year, but they
will see to it that their votes 90 where
they will count against silver tatism
and free silver reputation.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Nothing worth mentioning has been
accomplished for Nebraska in the pres
ent house of representatives by the pop
ocratic members of the congressional
delegation who are asking reelection
mt the hands of the voters. Why, then
re-elect them when it is certain they
cannot accomplish any more for their
constituents if they should be sent back
10 Washington?
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03
Death Reveals n Crime.

81 1 dul llblltSl lfSS'
II the confession OF the forger OF the
famous letter which led TO Dreyfus' con-
viction should result in the acquittal of the
prisoner OF Devils island, NJ Cavaignac,
by reason OF his order to investigate the
case once more, will have earned not only
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Investigation into the bond bids for
the recent popular war loan shows that
the loan has not been so popular as the
figures given out were intended to sug-
gest. Hundreds upon hundreds of bids
were made in individual names simply
for the convenience of bankers and cap
talists, who advanced the purchase
money and absorbed the bonds. The
popular bond issue soon accumuates in
the hands of the wealthy few, no mat.
ter how widely distributed it may have
been in its inception. The only practi-
cal and practicable way of floating Il
real popular loan is by the establishment
of postal savings banks, in which the
savings of the thrifty may be safely in
vested
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

General Shafter does not take any
stock in the stories of willful neglect of
sick and wounded soldiers ON the bat
tledcld or in the camp And General
Shafter was where he could observe
Mhat.MAs going ON.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

All attempts to detract from the glory
attaching to President Mckinley and
his associates in the successful conduct
of the war with Spain are forcdoomed
to inglorious failure.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The Austrian Reichsrath has been
summoned to convene the last week in
September. Mark Twain will doubt
less Immediately pack his grip and HE
himself to the parliament building to
be in on the ground floor when the first
sign of fight appears.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Iron and steel mills are said to be de-
clining orders for rails and other steel
products because of surplusage of busi-
ness. That is not encouraging for a
revival of the popocratic calamity cry.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Khartoum almost In their rrnsp and Tho
way opcn to establish their dominion od
the Nilc from Alexandria 90 tho Victoria
Nyauau. it wound nc singular 10 tho English
should bc willing to further French colonial
schnnra Nm nnrLhnnsI ALrLnn.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Some of the railroads leading to
Omaha appear to be short of rolling
stock already to carry the crowd head
ing for the exposition, ana the rush is
only just begun.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The friends of Judge Maxwell are
saying nothing about the trcacherous
sell-out by which he was traded off for
the benefit of Poynter. But they will
be heard from in November.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Hot winds and drouth may affect the
corn crop, but they can injure it now
only to a limited extent. Nebraska S
crop of 1898 is sure in the aggregate
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Among the reforms boasted by the
the railroads in Nebraska had been
raised in 1897 $GS4,OOO above what it
was in 1896. But they are careful not
to mention the fact that in 1897 the
popocratic reformers adopted without
change the railroad assessment made by
their republican predecessors, which
they had denounced as too low. They
also forget to state that the increased
assessment is confined to only n few
branch lines and that the assessment
made by the self-styled reformers in
1898 is for the most part identical with
that made by the republicans two years
before
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03
PARTIES LEAVING FOR THE SUMMER

Parties leaving the city for
the summer cnn have The
Bec sent to them regularly
by notifying The Bee busi-
ness office in person or by
mnII. The address will he
changed as often as desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Not all the yellow journals are poDo-
cratic in politics, but most of the popo-
cratic journals belong in the yellow
class.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03
DiscuS.ion and pi,ision.

Springfield Republican
After the powers have discussed the young
cars peace proposal with becoming de-
corum they will probably take another
wh1ck at poor old China. No matter what
happens, China is bound to get the worst
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The republican state committee has
now organized for business. Let the
business proceed.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

republican county committee
7, give ample notice of the pri.
to the voters SO as to avoid even
nblance of snap Judgment.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The political pot is beginning to boil,
but it will not boil over until cooler
weather sets in.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Visitors to Omaha are all agreeably
surprised by its clean and well paved
thoroughfareS.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

= may be condemned by all the
=of France, but in the eyes of the
1.-THE French courts will only con-
themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The metropolis of Nebraska is attract
ing more attention at this time than any
other city of the west.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

omaha is setting the pace for record
breakers this year, and its Labor day
demonstration promises to keep up with
tho record
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

n railroad rates can keep some
= away from the exposition, but
ng can keep the exposition from
& crowded daily until the gates
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03
sTATEArrNT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska Douglas County, SIS:
George b. Tzschuck, secretary Of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number Of fun and
complete copies of The Daily, Morning
Evening and Sunday bee, printed during
The month Of Amrlst 1Ag9. Mas as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03
GOD sends the
cold according to
Our rags

-SbanisA brOver6.
The Spaniards, who are
clothed just now in sack-cloth,
may find co Mort in this old
proverb. We hope that they
will have warm winter.
But for us, let us have no
rags. Let us prepare for the
cold.
If you look over the styles
and patterns that we have re-
ceived for this falls wear you
won't care what the weather is
in Spain.
We have made some i'm,
provements in the methods of
manufacture this season, as we
do every season, and it may be
set down as a fact that our
clothing, always as good as the
best, is better than ever before.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The devotion of Drcyfus aud Zola. but tho
lifelong gratitude OF every honest man in
IfuMLn.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

VU0UuI TTW Do" IITTIT| 3 =,
South omaha: Singer Block, Corner y
and Twenty-tourth Streets.
Council Bluffs: 30 Pearl street.
Chicago ONCE: JJZ Chamber OF Com
mcrCe
New York: Temple Court.
Washington. jJ Fourte nth street
CORRESPONDENCE
All communications relating 70 news ana
editorial matter should be addressed: To
the Editor
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Prince Henri d'Orleans having returned
from Abyssinia without having succeeded
in establishing the quasi-French empire on
the Upper Mica result for which the
Abyssian monarch is supposed to have been
partly responsible colonial party of
France has come to the conclusion that
Menellk is a tergiversating savage, and
has considered the adyisability Of inviting
Great Britain to take joint action in order
to compel him to mend his manners. With
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Cincinnati Enquirer: "Thc only lines
get accepted" said the aspiring poet, ARE
those ! drop In the water to the fish"
Perhaps" suggested the candid friend,
they're the only ones that have any point
to them"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

The record.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Chicago Record: "What docs the Dairy
mems association want protection from"'
"Why, from the water works compuuy's
rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-03

Detroit Free Press: "Our hired girl has
left"
Row
sort Of I told her she was fun Of tact,
and she thought l said she was fun OF
taCks'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
\ BROK Err DEFINED.
And the New Revenue Act Aimed at
Him.

Him.
Washington, ID. c., July 23.-ln Il de-
cision made to-day the Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue holds that there is
no provision in the new revenue act
under which special tax can be held to
be imposed on real estate agents. or on
any person, or firm, for simply buying
or selling real estate on commission,
either for themselves or for others; also
that the law is aimed at II class of men
known generally in the community as
brokers', who whether this is their sole
occupation, or is merely done by them
in connection with their other business)
negotiate purchases or sales Of stocks,
bonds, notes, etc, either for themselves
or for others. The decision holds that
IL fair construction of the law does
not make any man Il broker. necessarily,
who invests his surplus earnings in
stocks, bonds, notes, etc, but does not
negotiate purchases or sales thereof.
"A man is Il broker under this act"
it concludes, "who negotiates purchases
or sales of stock, bonds notes, etc, in
course Of business; and this applies to
real estate agents, insurance agents, at
tarneys. or any person or firm, who in
connection with their profession or 0c-
cupation, make it ii regular part of their
business to negotiate purchases of stock,
bonds. notes, etc, either for themselves
or others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24

was selected some time ago as one OF
these reserve camps and within the last
two days the value of this policy has been
amply justified as otherwise there would
have been no suitable place to which
to remove the troops from Tampa. One
of the reserve camps is likely to be
located in the valley Of the Potomac
about forty miles above Washington
and will be very convenient for the re-
cepton of troops from Camp Alger in
case it is deemed necessary for the
health Of the soldiers to remove them.
The State Department to-day completed
the engrossment of the joint resolution
adopted by Congress extending the
thanks of that branch of the govern
ment to Admiral Dewey for his notable
achievements in the Philippines. These
were transmitted to the Navy Depart
ment. which will forward them to the
Admiral along with the degree of LII. ID.
conferred on him by the University OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
RUSSELL NAILS THE LIE
DENIES THE ACCURACY OF WAR DEPART
MENT STATEMENTS.
Says Cur Three Regiments were Organized
Promptly and Numbers of Volunteers
Offered in Excess of Quota.

Washington ID. c., July Ex-Governor
Russell. of North Carolina, in a dis
patch to the Associated Press denies
the accuracy of the statements by the
War Department that North Carolina
has been slow in offering volunteers and
has not raised its quota of troops as
called for in the Presidents two pro-
carnations. He adds:
Our three regiments were organized
promptly and large numbers have been
offered in excess of quota"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
MILES NOW CLOSE TO PORTO RICO
1t is Believed That He Will be Sight Of His Landing Place, Which
is Not Yet Given Early This Morning.

Colonel of Engineers Spanish Army
has iuSt :lriN cd from Guantan uno. lie
heard from French Consul there ibai
Santiago had surrendered and that they
had been included. Not crediting it ~
was sent here to verify the fact. They
will be very glad to accept terms of sur
render; very short of rations and shal
have to begin feeding them at once. Ilt
tells me there are 5000 men ut that
place. Am now feeding 5000 well prIs
oners here and 1.GO0 sick in hospital
Expect 1000 men in tomorrow from
San Luis and Palmas. VIII send al
officer tomorrow or next day and thel
go to Sagua and Baracoa to receive sur
render there. Think the number oi
prisoners will be fully up to the estimate
d.. 600 or $4,000.
tSigneU SHAFTER,
Major General Commanding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
NATIONAL POPULIST CONVEN-
TION OFF.

Gathering of Middle-Of-the Road and
Affiliated POpulists Won't Go Beyond
a Call.
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 23.-The Times
Star today says:
"The National Convention of the Peo-
pies Party called to assemble in Gin
cinnati September ). 1893. is off and the
gathering of the "Middle-ofthe-R Road
and affiliated Populists will not get be-
yond Il call. Several States had held
conventions and selected delegates.
Maine had chosen five leading Populists
as delegates. Other States had re-
Sponded the Omaha call. Even Geor-
gia had broken away from Senator Nj. c.
Butler. But Texas would not, and this
broke the backbone of the straight POpu-
Its movement"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
SCHWAN'S FORCES SAIL.

Washington, ID. c., July 23.-The War
Department tonight received the follow.
ing:
''Port Tampa, Fla, July 23.
"Adjutant General, Washington. ID. G.:
The transports Arakadia Whitney
Miller, Flotillda and Cherokee with
General Schwan's headquarters, sailed
between ten and twelve thirty today
with two light batteries. Seventh artil-
lery, one troop of Second cavalry. two
companies of Eleventh infantry, full reg
iment Nineteenth infantry and two sec
tions of the general pack train. The Nh
hawk which can easily overtake these
boats can not sail before 10 o'clock to-
morrow. 1t will carry ten companies OF
the Eleventh infantry. about 600 pacl
animals, the brigade ambulance train and
Red Cross ambulances.
(Signed) John |. ROGERS.
BRIG. Gen. Vol,
''Senior officer at Port Tampa"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
DINGLEY ON PHILIPPINES.
Does Not Think Europe Will Interfere
With Us There.

Washington. July Representative
Dingley. of Maine, who has been in the
city as one Of the members Of the Ca
madam American Commission when
asked today:
What do you think will he the. solv-
ing Of the Philippine problem replied:
NO one can tell at this time. Events
adjust themselves and sometimes in Il
sudden and unexpected manner. The
situation will undoubtedly be taken care
Of as it arises. and / would not like to
venture an opinion i'll advance on what
will be done.
II feel sure. however, that there is no
foundation for the talk of alleged Euro
pean interference in whatever program
this government may adopt for the
Philippines. | believe the rumored pro-
csts of the powers Of Europe will be
found to be merely unauthorized reports
and will not materialiZe into anything
definite. The conduct of the Germans at
Manila is subject to criticism. but their
action. | believe, will not go beyond
bounds.
Il do not pay any attention to the al
legged attitude of Europe protesting
against the sending of Commodore Wat
sons fleet to the coast Of Spain. Such
Il position would. be untenable. This
government is at war with Spain, and
we have right to strike her where and
when we please. 1t remains for us
alone to say whether we will send n flee
to Spain. OF course, if we cOntem
plated seiZing and holding Spanish ter
ritory on the continent of Europe, it
might cause disquietude among the
powers for fear that the balance of
power might be disturbed. They would
have no right, however, to object to the
harrassing of the Spanish coast and COM
n,prce by a fleet"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
LEADS All NORTH CAROL uNA MAE@ v NEWS AMID G0RGyLNT70N
S. Cowles, a brother-in-law of Colonel

s. Cowles, n brother-in-law of Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt.
The Jorge Juan was n three-masted
one funnel ship of 960 tons, and 1,lOU
horse power She was 800 feet long. 81
feet wide and II feet draft. She carried
a crew of 146 men and had 130 tons of
coal. Her battery was heavier than the
Topeka's, the biggest of the four attack
ing American ships, consisting of three
IL Hontorias, two 2.S Erupp guns and
two ma chine guns.
Nipe harbor is 20 miles long and ter
miles wide. 1t is surrounded by noun
tains and is admirably adapted as IA base
for any campaign.
The Topeka on her way into this port
passed the Terror, Puritan and Mont
gomery, heading for Nipe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
MCKINLEY TO GEN. GORDON.
The Presidents Graceful Response t.
General GOrdon's Telegram.

btncIul bOIuUH > ItlcSTuIl.
Washington, ID. c., July 23.-President
Mckinley has sent the following letter
to General John B. Gordon in response
to the resolutions adopted by the Confed-
crate Veterans Associations in session ut
Atlanta, Ga:
Washington, ID. c., July %, 1898.
ITO Hon. John Il. Gordon,
Communicative chief, U. c. V.
ATLANTA, Ga.
telegram in behalf of the United Con
federate Veterans was very welcome and
| would have written to you before i'll
acknowledgement excepting for the
unusual demands upon my time.
The present war has certainly served
one very useful purpose in completely OBJ
literating the sectional lines drawn in the
last one. The response to the nations
call to arms has been equally spontane-
Gus and patriotic in all parts of the coun-
try. Veterans of the gray as well as of
the blue are now fighting side by. side
winning equal honor and renown. Their
brave deeds and the unequaled triumphS
of our army and navy have received the
gratitude of the people of the United
States.
10 have such hearty commentator
from yourself and your colleagues of the
work of this administration in the con
duet of the war and the pledge
of whatever support may be
needed to help in bringing it
to successful completion, is indeed
most gratifying; and | thank you espe-
cially for the frank and cordial express
sion of the resolutions passed and for
warded to me.
with very kind regards. | am,
Sincerely yours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
FAYETTEVILLE ELECTRO-GAS
COMPANY.

Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the Secretary of State for the
Fayetteville Electro-Gas Company. j.
L. Hogan, of Baltimore: III. Letterloh
and j. II. Williams, of Fayetteville, are
the incorporators. 1t is capitalized mt
$4,000 and its business will he the
manufacture and sale of illuminating
gas, especially acetylene gas.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
GATHERING OF WARSHIPS.
Occasioned By Expected Coming OF
WatsOn's Squadron.

Gibraltar July 23-Admiral Camara' S
fleet is said now to be at Cartagena. A
French squadron is reported to he cruis-
ing between the Canary Islands and the
Cadiz coast.
The British battleship Illustrious will
sail from Gibraltar for Tangier on
Tuesday next, supposedly to represent
England at the gathering of warships
occasioned by the expected coming of the
American squadron under Commodore
Watson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
THE WHITNEY SAILS.
The Transport Goes to Porto Rico-Two
Big Guns for Key West.

The Transport Goes to Porto Rico-Two
Big Guns for Key West.
Port Tampa. July 23.-The transport
Whitney sailed today for Porto Rico and
several othes wee eady and expected
to go, but orders did not come for them
to leave.
Captain James Mckay. who was the
chief pilot for the Shafter expedition, ar
rived here today from Washington. He
will sail on Monday for Santiago on his
own steamer. the Fanta. He goes TO
carry the personal effects of the officers
of the Shafter expedition. All these
things were left there ut the, time of the
emharkaton.
Two big 12-inch guns for the Key
West Notifications arrived here today
and will he shipped to that place at once
by schooner. These are the latest model
disappearing guns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
TROOPS TO JOIN MILES.
Possibly Five of the Folunteer Regi
ments at Tampa.

Washington, ID. c., July 23.-The an.
Douncement is made ut the War Depart
ment that three and possibly five of the
volunteer army regiments now ut Tampa
will be sent to join General Miles nj
Porto Rico. One regiment is expected to
stay at Tampa and the remainder vii
be assigned to Fernandina.
The volunteer organizations now nj
Tampa include the Second New York;
Fifth Maryland, Third Pennsylvania
One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Indi-
ana. First Ohio. Fifth Ohio, First Flori
day. SiXty-ninth New York, Third Ohio
and Second Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
PREPARING TO RESIST.
Spanards at San Juan Girding Their
LoinS for Conflict.

st. Thomas, ID. w. l., July 23.-The
Spaniards at San Juan de Porto Rico,
are making extensive preparations to re
sist an anticipated attack upon the part
of the United States warships which
are understood to be conveying the army
of invasion commanded by General
Miles. There were no signs this morn
ing of the American warshipS or trans
ports. but news of them is expected
shortly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
CAVALRY FOR PORTO RICO.
Five Troops at Camp Alger Ordered tc
Embark.

Washington. July 23.-An. order was
received at Camp Alser today directing
that the five troops of cavalry stationed
with General Graham's command pro
ceed to Porto Rico as rapidly as possible
These troops are A and G. New York
volunteers, and A. Il and C.. Pennsyl-
vania volunteers. The order directs that
they proceed to Newport News for en-
barkation and if transportation will
permit go with Hams brigade. The
command will take their horses and be
fully equipped. There are $50 men in
all these troops. 1t is expected that the
troops will reach Newport News about
noon tomorrow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-24
GARCIA LETTER A FAKE.

Prepared by Newspaper Correspon-
dent Named Arms.
Santiago de Cuba, July 23.-It now turns
out that the letter alleged to have been
addressed by General Garcia to General
Shafter complaining of the treatment
accorded the Cubans and advising Gene
raj Shafter of General Garcia's resig-
nation. was prepared by newspaper cor
respondent named Arms, who has been
acting on the staff of General Castillo.
1t is not clear that General Garcia ever
saw the letter.