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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
NO SuRKENDER OF LAND.

Alaskans quite naturally take keen
interest in the boundary dispute and
the report of a compromise in the provi-
sional arrangement respecting that
question has stirred them up consid-
erably, the apprehension evidently being
that it foreshadows a possible surren-
der of land by the United States.
The feeling is shown in resolutions
adopted short time ago by the Cham
Der of Commerce of Skagway. which
declare that the present boundary line.
as established and maintained by the
United States government, is the cor
rect line according to the original treaty
between Russia and Great Britain be-
fore the purchase of Alaska from Rus
sia by the United States. An earnest
protest is made against settlement
of the boundary dispute upon any such
terms as are contained in the provl-
sional arrangement and urge the
friends of the people of Alaska in and
out of congress and the executive de-
partment to protect a people who are
without representation at the national
capital from so grievous disaster, be-
lieving that it will virtually destroy
property values which now amount to
millions of dollars, besides conceding
to Il foreign government the sovereignty
over soil which belongs to the United
States of America only, condition not
to be considered by any patriotic Ameri-
can citizen"
There is really no valid reason for
apprehending that our government will
give up any American territory in
Alaska. The temporary arrangement
pending final settlement of the bound
ary question does not make any con-
cessiOn that is not consistent with the
position always taken by this govern
ment and nothing in the negotiations
indicated any intention on the part of
the United States to yield foot of ter
ritory in Alaska claimed by this coun-
try to which fair title can be shown.
There is no doubt that the people of
Alaska will be protected in their rights
and that fact Is now well understood
by the Canadian government
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

him. He infinitely prefers the stalled com
fort OF obscurity and the sufficient tale oi
oats Superior to many men, he knows Ms
own fodder and is content with It, Others
like the icol horse, may prauce. cavort and
snuff the battle with red, distended nostrils
The mule will take the lee side OF hay
stack every time.
Why General white should reproach HIN
for declining to die for somebody elsei
country we cannot understand, He was not
in that fight OF his own accord. He was not
consulted when they strapped tho mcuntaiu
battery to hio patient back. All he asked
was food and safety and reasonable occupa-
tion. Finding none OF these-according to
his simple and severe philtsophy-he lied.
II he had stayed there, to he killed or
mangled, no one would have celebrated him
in story or in song. Rudyard Kiplng would
never have so much as mentioned him in
rhyme without pride Of ancestry or hope OF
pcstority. with no reputation to lose or glory
TO acquire, he could not see the reason FOR
his remaining there to be famed or slain, or,
at least to lose his supper. He decamped'
therefore and he took with him the various
things with which he had been, against his
preference. loaded. General White should
not reproach him. As things stand. accord
ing TO the information now at our disposal.
he was wiser-much wiser-than General
White himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Tragedies of the Sea.

SHlCdBO IrlDulle.
The mournful annual summary of the
disasters to the Gloucester fishing fleet has
just been published. The number Of vessels
lost last year was fifteen, having a value OF
s79750, with an insurance of s64,201. Sixty
lives have been added to the great total
accumulated during past years, thirty-two by
actual wreck, the remainder either washed
overheard or drowned while hauling travis.
BY the loss OF these sixty lives fifteen
widows and twenty-six children have been
bereayed. Every year the number Of sad
eyed women who walk the streets of Glou-
cester in black increases and every year
seamens wives and children flock to the
wharves when fishing schooner comes into
that beautiful harbor to see whether it's flag
is at half mast. And yet every year there Is
no dearth of captains and sailors courageous
to risk the dangers Of the Grand Banks.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
WHERE 1T TAKES A MAN.
Buffalo Express,

Buffalo Express.
Any one can be soldier when there's
nothing else to do
But wear a brilliant uniform and line up
for review
Any one can grasp musket and march
proudly down the street,
When admirng crowds are present and the
music's loud and sweet:
But when the trumpet sounds Tor war, ana
drum and screaming fife
Betoken grim forebodngs of the coming
deadly strife,
And, amid the cannon's roaring, when you
the foe in sight,
1t takes man to stand in line ana race
the coming fight.
When the sun is shining brightly on a cloud
less summers day, Ill. .... ..... ~
And the waves are idly tapping in calm
When the breezes softly ripple and the sails
are held in check,
Any one can be sailor and parade the
quarterback;
But when the storm king mutterS ana the
angry pillows roll,
And the sails are madly Tapping. striking
terror to the soul,
And when the vessel tosses and the seas
run mountain high,
1t takes a man to guide the ship and winds
and waves defy.
You can live life of pleasure IL the birds
sing all the day,
And the skies are blue above you, melting
all the clouds away:
If no gloomy shadows hover round, your
sunshine to dispel,
And all doubts and fears forever from your
mind you will expel.
But when sorrows overtake you and you
bear a heavy load,
And distractions rise before you as you
tread the rocky road,
When dearest friends desert You in your
keenest hour of pain,
1t takes a man to overcome and struggle
again.
Any one can follow blindy in the surging,
sweeping throng,
Pressing on without a leader, rushing aim
lessly along;
1t is easy to go forward If the rest are
going, too:
You can do with Jealous ardor what you
see the others do.
But to leave the crowds behind you, and to
dare to stand alone,
And to face the taunts of others. and the
truth and right to own,
Standing firmly, though unaided-save by
Gods almighty hand,
Takes man of righteous honor 'gainst the
foe to make a stand.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

The astronomers regard the November
meteors much as a hunter does flock OF
quail and are preparing to bag as many OF
them as possible.
Mrs. Hetty Green in recent interview
said THE idea that the way to financial
success 10 a hard one is all wrong. The road
is not rough 1t is easy to find and to travel.
People look for 1t in out-of-the-wa places
and so miss it..
In a speech Just before open hostillties be-
gan in South Africa General Joubert referred
to Joseph Chamberlain as "the wicked
Naaman." The English soldiers at the
front have taken this up and so name the
home secretary
William Brown, son Of Leonard Brown OF
Des Moines, Ia, has lived for years in the
Transvaa, where he owns 1900 acres Of
land. He participated in the jameson raid
and is said to be rich and influential citizen
Of "Oom Pauls" country.
James S. Galloway OF Hilsdale, Mich, has
just purchased the whole of Morgan county,
Ontario, thlrty-nine and a quarter square
miles for the white pine timber upon it. He
could cut nearly II not quite 100, 600, 900 feet,
but intends to hold mcet Of 1t, awaiting de-
yecpments. He paid $500 coo.
That Senator Clark of Montana is major
and has seen real military service Is not
generally known. Yet, in 1876, when rumor
said Chof Joseph would attack Butte, and
Governor Potts called for volunteers Mr..
Clark responded and was elected major of q
battalion. lie was in service among the
mountains for several weeks.
Wu Ting Fang, the first Chinese minister
to America able to converse in English, has
already begun to pay the penalty for such
knowledge, He has been interviewed by a
reporter concerning his opinion Of American
women and, being as yet stranger to the
particular brand OF diplomacy needed in such
cases. ne said that "gentleneTs Is not an
American quality" and that he prefers the
| women OF China 10 those OF this country
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The railroads contemplate n radical
and sweeping advance in freight rates
The reason for such action is said To be
the prevailing good times-a preteNt
which every manufacturer has EN-
ployed to Justify an arbitrary advance
in prices. The railroads, however, arc
public carriers and their tariff schedules
have been high enough in this section
for years. Every advance made is surt
to operate TO the detriment of Omaha as
a distributing center and TO the state III
large.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Increased Stamp Taxes.

fnllduelpHla Ledger.
Instead Of tightening the war taxes, as
was expected when it was found that the
revenues of the government were likely to
exceed its expenditures this year, recent
treasury decisions are in the way Of increas-
ing them. Thus it has been decided that a
loan by a bank on specified securities must
be taxed and stamped, and as the rate is
high, % cents on each $500 after the first
$1,000, this will form no small addition to
the income of the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The unkindest cut of all is the suit
filed by an employe against the mana
ging directors OF the Greater America
Exposition seeking TO hold them indi-
vidually liable for the debts Of the cor
poratlon. These directors, having de-
voted nearly year of time to the enter
prise. should not be expected TO foot the
losses OF an enterprise wrecked and
scuttled before they had undertaken
the thankless task imposed on them.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Low
Priced
Lnxury...

That about describes ouI
overcoats. They are the most
perfect garments made ready
to wear-and they are lux.
uriousiy lined and trimmed.
They slip on easily-they are
warm without being heavy.
They are perfectly tailored
and cost less than half what
such a coat would cost you at
the 'swell tailors." " In fact,
from $1,000 to $35. or
$4,000, We can sell you coats
that are marvels of beauty
and elegance. We have all
the variety of goods you can
want-and use serge, silk or
satin Innings, as you prefer.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
MULE IN MODERN WARFARE.
A Few MOurnfuI Remarks on His Out
raEeOus Behavior.


1t pains us to observe that General White,
after having chivalrously assumed all the
blame for the British disaster at Lady
smith, now seeks refuge in the plea that
things would have been otherwise but for
the outrageous behavior OF those mules.
We refer OF course, to the mules which
stampeded and ran away with the mountain
battery, OF which so much had been ex-
pected. 1t Is not like gallant Brtish officer
to hide at moment OF peril and great
stress, behind a mule.
The simple truth is that the mule is among
the most intelligent and conservative Of
animals. While the horse is far from being
intellectual the mule is a mine CT wisdom
and caution. II he can help himself he Will
not remain in an exposed position at the
risk of life and linE5. lie Is not romantic.
He knows not the gaudam certaminis.
Fame, laure.s, the glory OF martial achieve
ment and renown-these have no chalm for
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The expected ministerial protest
against prize fights has appeared
promptly after the late exhibitions
in New York. one speaker at a
preachers meeting denounced the
recent fight as brutal eXhibi-
tion and II disgrace TO modern civ
ilization, casting a blot upon New York
city, which permitted it to take place
within its borders 1t would certainly
be remarkable If a revulsion of public
feeling did not follow these pugilistic
encounters, Notwithstanding the fact
that they seem to be encouraged by
people who pay fabulous prices for the
privilege of occupying spectators seats.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

Right on the heels of the peace con-
ference at The Hague England proceeds
to get into war with the Beers and
Germany proposes to double the size of
its navy. Evidently it will require sew
eral more conferences to thoroughly in
oculate the human race with the spirit
of brotherly love.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

A congressional medal OF honor has re-
comfy been awarded to Captain Frank Fur
ness of Philadelphia "for distinguished gal
lantry on the field of battle He served
through the civil war and the particular act
for which the medal was awarded to him was
carrying a box of ammunition to an outpost
under the fire of the enemy. For this
splendid service" said General Merritt in
his recent report of the occurrence. II rec
ommend that Captain Furness be given
medal of honor. | may add that this is not
the only instance in which Captain Furness
distinguished himself. General A. p. Nor
row adds his testimony as follows: The
facts set forth by General Merritt are true
to my personal knowledge, as l was in COM
mand of the outpost which was so oppor-
tunely reinforced with ammunition by the
extraordinary daring of Captain Furness. He
is certainly entitled to medal of honor. l
saw him win it, and / hope to see him wear
it, "
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

1t would not have been possible for
Douglas county to elect Reese in view
of the majorities given to Holcomb by
the balance of the state, but 1t was ut.
terly indefenslble for men who profess
to be republicans and registered as re.
publicans to have voted the straight
democratic ticket But that is exactly
what majority of the unpatriotc
leaguers did do from their president
down.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The Bar association of Chicago has
taken steps to drive the shyster lawyers
out of the city. Is this not rather
dangerous proceeding on the eve of the
federal census, in which Chicago is de.
sirous of overlapping the 100000
mark
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
CHEEKY CHAFF.

Philadelphia North American: Attorney
When did your husband first snow Signs
of insanity, madam? ,,s
Wire-The day he married me; l s tnsn
discovered he was making only $40 week.
Chicago Record: ~ discovered that my
bookkceper was fooling away his t'me
making Il flying machine
What did you do about itg
IL taught him how to fly without ma
chine"
Cleveland Plain Dealer: IA boat called
the Admiral Dewey was reported two days
overdue. ..,
Detroit Free Press: do you think neat
desk indicates character?
"Well. 1t sometimes shows that a man
hasn't much business to attend to-
New York Press: First Globe Trotter-
When in Rome, did you do yourself as the
Romans do? -,
time to do other people "a the Romans
did me.
Philadelphia Record: Mr.. Newlywed-
What Is this 1 am eating. dearest?
Mrs. Newlywed-That is angel cake,
darling -, :.
"ny!;' .
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "rhc college
boys who believe in making things lively
and disagreeabe for the freshmen can fully
count on the sympathy of Admiral Dewey
How so?
"He entirely approves of Hazen."
BrookIyn Life: Lecturer-And what man
is most apt to reach that elevation whence
the earth may be viewed 'as one vast
plain? 49,
works In powder mill.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
The latest form of Helen Gould's n

The latest form of Helen Gould's nc.
tivity is manifested in supplying the
troops in the Philippines with travelling
libraries, consisting of works of travel,
biographies, novels, hymn books and
bibles The latter, we presume, are
intended for the Fllipinos should the
American volunteers have to dispense
with extra baggage in an emergency.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

While the democrats have captured
the best paying offices in Douglas
county the republicans will continue to
control the two most important political
positions-those of county judge and
county clerk
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

A great difference is to be observed in
the roar of the gored OK when the roar comes
from the home pasture. An Ohio man who,
two years ago. was unspeakably shocked by
the so-called horrors Of Weylersm in
Cuba" Joined the army to smash the last
link of Spanish tyranny on the western hem.
isphere. After lively experience In and
around Manila he has changed his mind and
thinks "Weylerism" is good thing. Writ
ing to friend at Columbus, o., he says:
They (the soldiers) are all about convinced
that the Weyler tactics would be a good
thing IL adopted over here. for it is too much
amigo you know. l did think at one time
that General Weyler was cruel and hard
hearted man, but l have changed my opin-
ion since l have had experiences incidental
to service in a hostile country. The Fill
pinos have about the same plan OF operation
that the Cubans had during their troubles
with Spain, only on larger scale"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Casualties in the PhiIippines.

IIODe-DemOCrat.
Since the first arrival of our troops in the
Philippines the official list of casualties to
October 29 was 319 killed, 163 died Of
wounds and accidents, 1,735 wounded and
thirty-one missing, total OF 2,24S. The
deaths from disease numbered 6o7. British
casualties in Natal already exceed these
figures I'd .,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

INDUCED in. The exposition this year
has proved a failure financially, but the
very people that sought to belittlc the
successful effort of the publicity depart
ment last year now want to lay the
blame of failure at the door OF The Bee,
when they know well that one of the
most potential factors in the failure was
the lamentable lack Of judicious and
effective publicity.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The election of the candidates on the
republican judicial ticket will afford
substantial qualification to republicans
lost control of the supreme bench they
at least have assurance that the courts
of this district will be presided over by
judges who are not inocuatcd with the
virus of Organism.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
HOnoring Bunker HIS RcdcOats.

Permission has been granted the Victorian
club to erect a monument to the memory of
the British officers and soldiers who fell at
the battle of Bunker Hill in the Central
burying ground, Boston common. How does
il strike you?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The real estate dealers of Omaha are
enjoying n good trade late in the season
increasing values upon inside property.
With II strong guaranty of a reduced
tax rate the real estate dealers would
soon have all they could do and more.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

1t is not very creditable for Nebraska
to have itself placarded in Bryanite car
toons as a running mate of Mississippi,
where some are still voting for General
jackson
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The exposition Of 1895 was the only
enterprise of the kind in the history of
America that paid expenses and more
every month from first TO last, and
finally paid back TO its stockholders 90
per cent Of the original investment.
And yet a constant howl by little ours
alleging inadequate advertising, was
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Importing Iron Ore from Spain.
Port La nd Ornrnnian

syndicate of English. American and
Spanish capitalists is about to be formed
to import ore from Spain for manufacture of
iron and steel products. This seems long
distance to go for ore, but the mines OF this
country are now SO taxed to supply the
demand that ore importation can undoubt-
edly be carried on with profit.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

1t rained over in Iowa on election day
But rain could not keep the Iowa re-
publicans away from the polls or keep
them from voting the republican ticket
when they got there
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

A Chicago paper calls attention to
the fact that elections were held in
thirteen states on Tuesday. No won
der! Nebraska must have been the
thirteenth
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

Election comes but once a year as a
rule. Next year, however, we will
have two elections in Omaha to keep up
the excitement.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Can 1t Hold On.

The little Orange Free State is annexing
territory freely by proclamation. For gov
ernment with less than 100, 900 inhabitants its
imperialistc appetite Is immense. But if
it doesn't annex things now in hurry the
opportunity may be lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

Nebraska still waits to be redeemed,
but there is some consolation in the re-
turns from South Dakota, Iowa, Ohio,
Kentucky and New Jersey
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

While Admiral Dewey was In New York
the other day he gave his journalistic boom
ers tip on the presidency that ought to si-
lence them for the present. In an interview
in the New York World he is quoted as say
ing: 81 would not, under any circumstances,
consent to be a candidate for the presidency,
and l should consider it an act of friendship
il the press would treat this decision as sin
cere and final. | wish they would now drop
the matter. l feel that any further booming
of my name for the presidency tends to make
me ridiculous"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Douglas county republicans who

Douglas county republicans who voted
the straight popocratic ticket should
join the party with which they voted.
If they had any conscientious scruples
about supporting some of the local can
didates they had no excuse on earth for
voting against Reese.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

If it took one hundred speeches by
Bryan to carry Nebraska, how many
speeches will he have to make to carry
a majority of the electoral college?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebra ska, Douglas County, S.:
George B. Tzschuck, secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn says
that the actual number of fuH ana coln-
pete copies of The Daily, Morning, Even
ing and Sunday Bee, printed during tne
month Of Octoher 1899 was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
Penalty of Negligence.

If those Irish Fusleers had not left their
shillelahs at home they would not have
stopped fighting when their ammunition
gave out
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
A BilIiOn in Sight.

bUSlOH ITHnSCTlpI.
Uncle Sam now has a billion dollars in
gold in his capacious pocket At this rate
he will soon be rich enough to give us all a
farm and stock it,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The race for the foot ball champion-
ship can now have first place on the
boards again.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

collection and publication Of election
returns.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09

The Patriotic league had better change
its name to Popocratlc league.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
ECHoEs OF Our WAR.

Lieutenant w. Pitt Scott chief signal on
Ger Of the Olympia. is the latest hero OF the
battle OF Manila bay to receive a sword OF
honor. The lieutenant is native OF Easton,
Pa, and the gift was purchased by friends
and neghbors and presented to him with the
usual ceremonies The sword is OF the regu-
lation pattern, with gold and silver trim
mings, beautifully chased and suitably in
scribed. Lieutenant Scott was advanced ten
numbers in his grade on recommendation of
Admiral Dewey.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
EFFECT OF Low FARES.
Reduced Charges Followed by In
creased Traffic.

Chicago Tribune.
Aftar the citv of Glasgow took possession
~ its tramwavs in 1894 the half-peuny fare
was introduced for half-mile distances. AS
a resu,t of this and other innovations the
nossenpers for the second wear of operation
-during all n, which this rate prevailed
Increased from "a 100 472 the number car
ried nv the nrivate cnmnanv during its last
wear Of oneration. to ~. .462594.
stiu mora stril.inp resuIts followed tbe
i,troduction NJ the zone system nm the
uunsarian stata railways lata in 1890 and
tho AVERAGE reduction of 40 ner cent in
charges .rbe following table shows the
remarkable and Immediate effect unon
traf1c.
Dos pas-
Yr. Mileage. sengars. Yr Mileage. sengers
1888 .....2,S29 5,6iSO0D1S92 ....4 755 2S,Gi2 900
iSSs iSSs ''S'59 s'sd9 1898 ''4'oo oo'lTo'ooo
T, cr.IleaIs p",,h,,,, oo,.o. .ho.
~ GOO -,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-09
GEORGE B. TZSC

GEORGE B. TZSCHUCK.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 1st
day Of November, A. d. 1899 -
NJ. B. TIUNGATE,
CSeal) Notary Public.