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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The gerrymandering business is
something new for Europe, but it is
being worked and by no less per-
sonage than King Leopold of Belgium.
The conservative party of that coun-
try has been at the mercy of the demo
Gratis for some years and has constantly
thwarted some of the kings most
cherished measures. Leopold, after Il
plentiful consumption of midnight Oil,
has struck upon scheme that, in his
opinion. will lead to the utter rout of
the democrats. horse. foot and dra-
goons. 1t contemplates redistrcting the
legislative divisions so that the CON
servatives may gain enough seats, in adj
dition to the ones they hold, to give them
| control of Parliament. But while Leo
pcld has engineered the matter with the
consummate ability of veteran states
men of the United States the demo-
Gratis have unearthed the plot and may
be expected to contribute their share
toward bowling the measure to its tomb
when it shall come before the Belgian
Parliament
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
Voting by Machinery.
Boston Transcript.


That voting by machinery Is surely on the
way Is evidenced by the favorable report that
has been made IN congress on bill author
izng the use OF machine ballots when they
are authorized by state law. Under the pro-
visions OF section 27 Of the Revised Statutes
Of the United States only written ballots are
allowable in the election Of members OF con
gress and II was because OF this limitation
that the proposed use Of balloting machines
in this city was given up last November
When the section referred to was passed
voting machines were not seriously thought
Of, so that Its amendment permitting the use
Of machines cannot be considered as an es-
sential change In our election methods. II
would be. In effect. merely verbal amend
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The farmers of Illinois have initiated
a movement to call Il national conven-
ton of manual laborers in the near fu
ture for the purpose of founding new
party. The call sets forth the claim
that the labOring man can no longer
trust representatives from other walks
of life to legislate for him in the law
making assemblies of the country and
consequently there is need for new
party, the chief object of which shall be
to secure the election of farmers and
other laborers to the legislatures and
congress. Just how the creation of the
new party is going to subserve the OBJ
ject of its formation is not very plain.
There is nothing in this country to pre-
vent the election of a farmer or any
other labOring man to the highest legis-
lative position in it and as matter OF
fact there are farmers in every state
legislature and at least few in con-
gress. Where the laboring element Is in
a majority 1T would seem that there
should be no difficulty in clecting farm
ers or any one else it may desire to of
flee without creating another party,
which would, from its avowed objects,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
BRITISH SOLTCITUDE.

Reports sent from this country by
some of the correspondents of the Lon
don newspapers, to the effect that sup
port of the expansion policy is declining
here, appear to be causing the British
some anxiety. A London dispatch says
1t Is recognized that England's position
in the east will undergo an injurious
change unless the United States retains
the Philippines, though 1t is expected
that in any event British interests will
not suffer through advantage given to
any other European power The United
States is advised to annex the islands,
while ut the same time it is admitted
that their subjugation could only be
attained as the result of a protracted
war extremely costly in blood and treas
ure.
We have heretofore pointed out that
British solicitude respecting the dis
position of the Philippines is prompted
wholly by self-interest. 1t Is hoped that
the United States will retain permanent
possession of the Philippines, regard
less Of the difficulties and dangers in
volved-nnd these are better understood
by Englishmen than by most Ameri
cans-because 1t Is believed that thereby
British commercial interests would be
promoted, or at any rate would suffer
no injury. 1t is not that they really
think this country would be benefited
by expansion, for very few of the or
gans of public opinion and only one ol
two prominent English statesmen have
| said that this country would derive any
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

SpTiHSilelu fS-puDlcdH
The success OF two or three great trusts
has stimulated the production of all man
ner Of combination schemes for similar
purposes, and they are now coming daily
upon the market in squads and companies
in the particular interest of promoters, OF
stock market gamblers and of the owners
Of combined plants who want to sell out
and not in the interest OF the public. The
more severely investors let such securities
alone the less disastrous will be the in
evitable crash proceeding from his reck-
less trust ballooning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Everybody admits irrespective of po-
litical party that the constitution of Ne
braska is sadly in need of patching and
revision. But the only practical and
feasible plan suggested to accomplish
the object is by amending the amending
clause. The sooner this is done the
sooner will the state be in position to
remodel the outgrown clothes that We're
made for it when it was in its infancy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
Precedent for Treaty Amendment.
Springfield Republican.

Senator Lodge could not have been talking
seriously when he told the senate that no
one could think Of amending the treaty. That
is exactly what Senator Hoar says can be
done. An amendment to the treaty. says
Mr.. Lodges colleague. could be agreed to
by Spain through the French ambassador"
without fresh negotiations at Paris. Or It
could be accepted directly by the Spanish
government and Cortes. as Mexico accepted
the United States senate's amendment to the
peace treaty with that power in 1913.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The legislature of 1901 will have the
duty devolving upon it of redistricting
the state irrespective of any redistrict-
ing measure passed by the present legis-
lature. 1t would take set of trance
medium lawmakers to anticipate the re-
suits of the twelfth census.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Spain has now discovered that the
relations existing between General
Otis and Admiral Dewey are strained
ever Spain may have lost it is evident
that it still retains in all of its pris-
tine vigor an imagination that would
have turned Baron Munchnusen or Sir
John Falstaff green with envy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
Government of Hawaii.


There Is no need Of any but the simplest
form OF government in Hawaii. and there
will not be for half century. scheme OF
government like that OF the District OF CO.
lumba. with the added privilege of electing
delegate to congress. is all that is needed.
Anything more will bring regret and humil
iatiOu
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

AS has been before remarked, the
money belonging to the exposition stock
holders would do just as much If not
more good returned to the subscribers
pockets than held indefinitely in the cOf.
fers of the banks for the benefit of the
hnnkprS
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Adjustment of the Jackson and
Wright differences, which are consid-
crably more complicated than We're
those of the Montagues and Copulets,
has been resumed in Kentucky, with
the result that coroners and under
takers are again working on full time.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The new legislative apportionment bill
promises Douglas county twelve repre-
sentatives and four senators. That
would he more nearly its due proportion
but the snag in the constitution which
vests redistricting in the legislature that
meets after each census year "and at no
other time" is still in the way
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The president Is anxious to have the
ratification of the peace treaty come to
an early vote solely to provide against
any more senators talking one way and
voting the other.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Admiral Dewey's opinion that the
English imperial policy is the greatest
factor Of the worlds civilization may
be true, but so long as 1t is necessary
to admit that civilization through
Kmg -Jorgensen bullet holes so long
will there be found a few old-fash-
Toned Americans to oppose it.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The school board investigating COM
mittee seems to be going at its work in
businesslike way, and il there is a
Senegambian in the wOOdpile 1t ought to
uncover him in short order.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
How the Cznr Figures II Out.

The czar sees it all now. He has come to
the very wise conclusion that the best way
in which TO induce all the rest of the world
to disarm is to arm his own government so
heavily and so formidably that the others
would have no chance in an armed contest.
1t is on the same principle as the keeping
Of peace in a community by appointing all
the troublesome citizens to positions on the
police force
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The $4,000 exposition history commit
tee may as well now recall the various
pronunciamentos it has issued and dis
band for the season.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
A Deep Scheme e.
Chicago News.

Together by our fire we sat.
Her hands were clasped In mine,
And in her musing face was that
Which spake a thought divine.
She turned fearless glance to me
Which proved her trusting soul.
And then she breathed this subtlety:
my dear, we're out Of coal"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

In the work of making United
States senator it is far better to go
slow and land right than to rush head
long and regret later.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The SpaSm to suppress gambling
should not confne itself to Omaha. The
county attorneys jurisdiction includes
South Omaha and several other pre-
cinctS
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Play in the senatorial game at Lincoln
will be resumed today when another
hand will be dealt. In the interval the
vigorous shufiiing of the cards will be
kept up without interruption.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

In the excitement of other bewilder-
self to be diverted from pressing its de-
mand for those much-needed and over
due yiaductS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

1t is needless to say that the Iowa
man who has taken unto himself the
trihe of seven wives is strong ad-
vocate of family expansion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

only tend to array one class against an.
other and to increase still further the
hostility Of the country against towns
that is already too prevalent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

1t seems that Montana has succeeded
at last in elccting a United States sena-
tor in spite of the promscuous circula-
tiOn of 81 900 bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

That strip of track between Omaha
and Lincoln would be the best paying
railroad property in the country if every
body riding over it only paid full tariff
foro
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Detroit Free Press: CLARA. you said you
were embroidering a sofa pillow for me-
II know 1t. Alice, nut when | got 1t done
IL was entirely too pretty to give away"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

What temptation would Il legislative
career offer an enterprising and ambi-
tious man if it were shOrn of the bien-
NAL diversion over the defective bill
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

The taxpayers of Omaha do not want
the tax rate raised. Last years levy
was high enough.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Perhaps Congressman GrosvenOr
suspects Senator Hoar of a plot to turn
the United States over as a colonial
possession to the Filipinos.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

indianapolis Journal Tommy-Paw. what
is a heroine7
Mr. Figg-A woman who never kissed a
hero.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Tonkers Statesman Mrs CT wonder
where in thu world the alarm clock has
gone. sew it On the mantel yesterday.
Mr.. Cit was there yesterday. but saw
1t go off this morning.
Mrs. C.-Wel!, ] hope it hasn't gone where
you told it to 60
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County S.:
George b. Tzschuck, secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual NUMBER OF fuli ana
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee, printed during
the month of December. 1898, was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

fnlIauelpnla Ledger.
Suppose our government pays Gomez the
s4O.O00,00O he wants for his troops, what
does it get in return?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Chicago Tribune: wat style Of tandem
are you going to ride tn year, GruinpSeyi
| remember Miss Migsius objected 10 the
On. yCJ hcS last season.
I'm going to ride the same tandem. but
with some other girl"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Cleveland Plain Dealer The aged attor-
ney looked keenly at the young lawyer. do
you love my daughter" he asked
The youngster hesitated. Before l give
you a direct answer Judge" he said with
much earnestness. II want you to pledge me
your word that the information will not be
used against me-"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
WHITFIELD TO 4 POINT.

Detroit Journal. The Grad Niz.zr-T hs
powers intimate tina. they UOn : d thiHi
TO US.
The sultan-Do they intlntse in French
or English!
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Net total sales $50 693
Net daily average ............... 23 57I
GEORGE b. TZSCHUCK.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 31st day of December, 1898.
(Seal) n. +. FELL, Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Chicago Record: Simpkins-Brace up, old
man. Take more cheerful view Of life
Why borrow trouble?
misunderstanding of borrowing I would
find it much easier to get along without bor-
rowing trouble If you would let me have the
so you borrowed from me for two days
about year and half ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

TERMS OF SUBSCfl1llON' -
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rhraa Mnntb. ''.............2 2.OO
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saturday - Ree Ona ysar .,.,,........... 150
Weekly Bee, one Year............'.'''''. %
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-30

Washington STAR you said you were No.
1 in your class" said the angry father, "and
now the teacher informs me you are at the
foot of it."
MY number in my class" returned the
willy youth, intent upon demonstrating the
correctness of his claim. depends entirely
on the end from which you begin to count"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22
Milton.

The Hon Charles A Smart of Ottawa,
Kans., is visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs Robert Smart.
Thursday Dec 18th, 1899, being the
eighty-third anniversary of the birth of
S Ell Coon, few friends gathered and
assisted him in the celebration of that
event.
Albert Christian met with painful
accident Monday afternoon while at
work in tobacco shed on Frank Lang
worthy's farm. A board on which he
was standing in tho top of the shed
broke and Christian fell to the ground
breaking two ribs
The trustees of Milton college held a
special meeting Thursday evening. and
at that time voted to allow the building
north of the college, known as the gen
tlemen's hall, to be converted into a
gymnasium. The expense of this inn
provement, including necessary appara-
tus for immediate use, is less than five
hundred dollars. Business men of the
village and other friends of the college
are contributing literally to the fund
and it seems likely that the money need
ed for this laudable purpose will be
secured.
The annual farmers conventions under
the auspices of the Rock County Pomana
grange, will be held at Milton junction
January 10, IL and II. An interesting
program will be presented and among
those who have promised to take part
are Gov Scofield, on ''Taxation;" ex- Con
gresham l. B Caswell, "American and
European Farming" ex-Congressman
Clint Babbitt, Care and Feeding of
Cattle" Otto Dorner Good Roads
Work" Geo McKerrow, superintendent
of farm institutions, is expected to give
All address.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22

Mr. f L MADISON sold his tobacco for s
cents in the bundle.
The Jefferson stock buyers were riding
around here last week.
Mr. Walter Marsden is visiting Rev and
Mrs M G Baker of New Diggings.
Mrs Joseph Vickers fell down stairs at
Mrs Alma Marsdens and sprained her
ankle.
Mrs Charlie Slagg Of Oakland was the
guest of Mrs f l. MADISON one day last
week.
Mrs Arthur of Edgerton is here taking
care of her sister, Mrs Hannah Slagg,
who is quite sick.
Christmas Tree at the P M church
Saturday evening, Dec 23d. All are
cordially invited to come and bring
presents.
The town commissioners of Christiana
laid road from the public road by
Widow Johnson's through by John Sim
enson's and julius Jacobson's to the
public road by F L Mabson's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22
Sumner.

A Klement moved to FIT Atkinson last
week Thursday.
The Creamery Co is putting in a
sweet milk weigher.
Marsden Bros have sold their tobacco
for 731c in the bundle.
There are number of Indians camp
ing near this place.
Mr. Bloodgood attended teachers meet
ing at Oakland last Saturday.
Geo Burleson sold his hogs to Jeffer-
son buyers for $3.50 per hundred.
Mr. Harrison of Edgerton, put one coat
of plastering on the church last week.
Mr. and Mrs W Bickle spent Sunday
with w Whittet and family of Edgerton.
J Mills, who has been very sick for the
past few days, is on the gain at present
writing.
Henry Schempf of Ft Atkinson, called
at this place one day last week looking
after the interest of the creamery.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22
Stoughto

A ten year old son of Halsten Johnson
residing near Utica, fell and broke his
right arm Tuesday.
We understand that cards are out for
the marriage of Waldo Hubbard to Miss
kinson, the event to take place Christmas
day at noon.
T o Mandt has sold his 80 acre farm
in the town of Pleasant Springs to d S
Have. Mr. Mandt has purchased store
at Utica and will enter the mercantile
business on April LIST.
e A Arthur will open variety store
in the near future just west of the bridge.
The goods have already been ordered
and the building will be put in readiness
the coming week. Mr. Arthur expects to
have the store in shape Tor the holiday
trade
A new nozzle has been procured for
our fire department. 1t differs greatly
from the old-fashioned nozzles as it is
less than foot long and contains valve
by which, with a single motion, the
stream can be shut off. Another novel
feature is device for throwing spray in
front of the fireman holding the hose, at
the same time that solid stream is sent
in front.
A ten-y ear-old son of Rasmus Jacob
son. living one and one-half miles east of
town, suffered a fracture of the spine
last Friday by falling from tree, and as
a result the little fellow is paralyzed from
the waist down. Such fractures gener-
ally are fatal, but under the careful and
skilled treatment of DIR. Iverson there is
in this case slight chance of recovery.
George Golf met with serious and
painful accident while out on his farm
Monday afternoon. He was assisting at
taking down tobacco when the slipping
away of plank caused him to fall a
! distance of fourteen feet on to the pole of
reaper. Three ribs were broken but
fortunately he suffered no internal in
iuries. Mr. Golf suffered great deal the
first two days after the accident but is at
present resting more easily.
Lilly May Toynton, beloved daughter
of Mr. and Mrs d Toynton, died last
Wednesday of heart disease This little
| one will be greatly missed by the sorrow
ing parents and brothers and sisters, but
having been sufferer from her birth,
there is consolation for the bereaved
family in knowing that the dear depart
ed is delivered out of pain and suffering
and is safe and happy in her heavenly
home. The funeral was held last Satur-
day at Christ Lutheran church, Rev
Bredesen officiating.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22

Albion.
Mrs Nm Maxson is very i'll at her
home.
Mrs Edith Babcock is quite sick with
a sore throat.
Mrs Julia Shackleton has been quite
sick for few days.
Mr. Jordan and wife are now in pos
session of the post office.
DR. and Mrs Head will spend the Win
ter in Madison with their son, DR. l. Head.
Mrs S D Hanson has moved from the
post office to Glen Williams house on
the old S S Thomas place.
On Wednesday evening Ell E Lilly and
Miss Ida B Webster we're united in
marriage at the residence of the brides
parents in the presence of large com
pany of relatives and friends. The happy
coup pie went Immediately to their new
home on Main street. We wish them
we'll.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22

Mr. E Wixom of GAINESVILLE was caller
on Monday.
Miss Mamie Dooley of GAINESVILLE is
spending her vacation at home here.
Charley and Frank Tracy Of the town
of GAINESVILLE were visitors on Sunday.
Miss Katie Ford began the winter
term Of school in the Stevens district on
Monday.
We extend to all readers, "ye editor
included the compliments of the season,
A Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year
A good number of hogs were delivered
from this locality the first of the week,
prices ranging from $3.50 to 1885 per
cwt.
Mrs Nelson Hemphill and little daugh-
ter, Agnes. of Rhinelander spent last
week the guest of her brother, Frank
Boss.
Irene Ludden and brother, Frank
visited with their cousins, D F Nc
Carthy's family, in the town of James
vile on Sunday.
The Mansfield Co hustled out their
dividends at Eagle creamery nearly a
week ahead of time, so that the patrons
would have lots of money for Xmas.
Mr. Mathew Bradley passed peacefully
from the world at the home of his son
Mike on Sunday, Dec II. The deceased
had been totally blind for the last several
years but bore his misfortune with the
utmost patience and resignation. He
was man whom to know was to respect
and venerate. After services in 81
Michaels church on Tuesday his re
mains were laid to rest in the Prairie
cemetery beside his wife, who preceded
him years ago.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22
Cambridge.

Lillian, the 7-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Jens England has been very
sick the past week with malarial fever.
Peter Olson has accepted an agency
from the Gibson Supply Co of Gibson
City, Ill, for the sale of Aluminium coo4.
ing ware.
OH Thompson drove over to Edgerton
on Wednesday, for the purpose of taking
his wife's sister, Miss Winnie Quigley
home, after visiting in this village a
couple of weeks.
Will E Potter was born on the 9Th of
April, 1877, died Dec 4th, 1899, at Phoe-
nix, Arizona, where he had gone in quest
of his health. He lived in this vicinity
nearly all his life. He graduated from
the district school and the Cambridge
High school, leading his class He leaves
a father, mother, three sisters and six
brothers to mourn his loss. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev
Moses Breeze at the Presbyterian church
Sunday afternoon, Dec 10th, which were
attended by very large concourse of
people, and his remains laid at rest in
Lake Ripley cemetery,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-12-22
Leyden.

The work on the new store is progress
ing finely.
LCO'Brien shipped nine carloads of
corn from here this week.
The Stevens school opened Monday
with Miss Kate Ford as teacher.
Miss Irene Ludden of Porter spent
Sunday afternoon with Nora Cassidy.