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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
TRYING TO SHIFT RESPONSIBILITY

TRYING TO SHIFT RESPONSIBILITY
No wonder Vice President Hobart was
taken sick and died after giving the cast
ing vote in the senate against the inde-
pendence of the Philippine islands. No
vote was ever cast that was SO much in
the face Of the Declaration Of independence
and of Lincoln's Gettysburg speech. His
one vote reversed the doctrine that all men
are created equal and entitled to liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness. After this no
people are to be- allowed to govern them
selves only the Yankees. The deaths and
sufferings by wounds and sickness and the
waste of millions of treasure should make
any man sick unto death when single vote
Of his could have averted ii all-Nebraska
Independent. ..,...
This is fair sample of the misstate-
ments circulating through popocratic
organs with reference to the action of
the president and congress in the Phil
ippine matter. OF course Vice President
Hobart had no casting vote upon any
proposition to incorporate guaranty
of independence for the Filipinos in the
treaty of peace with Spain.
The facts are that the responsibility
for the present situation in the Philip
pines belongs to the democrats and can
not be shifted by misrepresentation.
Democratic congressman bOasted that
they forced n reluctant president into
the war with Spain for the relief of
the suffering Cubans and the acquisi-
tion of the Philippines came as a
natural incident of the war. When the
peace treaty was before the senate re-
quiring Il two-thirds vote for it's ratiti-
cation it would have failed of the neces-
sary support except for the active in
reference of Colonel Bryan. who
drummed the popocratic senators into
line. The deciding vote was cast not
by Vice President Hobart who had no
vote on treaty ratifications, but by Sen
ator Allen Of Nebraska, who acted di-
rectly at the instigation of Colonel
Bryan.
All these facts have been set forth
time and again, but the popocratic press
continues to distort them and to crcu-
late fabricated stories to mislead the
people. The Philippine islands are ours
now. 1t is Il condition and not a theory
with which we have to grapple and the
republican administration may he de-
pended upon to deal with it courage.
ously and inteligently.
The circulation Of such vile fakes as
that here quoted from the principal pop
ulist organ of Nebraska under the guise
of truth in order to manufacture poit
ical capital against the administration is
without justification or excuse
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Gambling in the city of Omaha was prac
tically suppressed last night. Several of the
leading dives closed their places.-World
Herald December 16, 1899.
BY yesterdays action County Attorney
Shields serves notice to all concerned that
he will do his duty. 1t is notice that Omaha
will not during Mr.. Shields term of office
at least be a wide open town.--World- Her.
aid, January 27, 1899.
Can it be possible gambling has been
going on openly in Mr.. Shields bailiwlck
with his knowledge and consent all this
time in spite of the gallery-play notice
he gave when he entered upon the duties
of his office?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Lnbori's Curious Revence.

NEW YORK ltefuIt.
rather amusing feature OF the French
law of libel is brought out in a special cable
dispatch from Paris to this mornings Herald
Maitre Labori, the counsel for Captain Drey-
fus wac shocked to read in the Libre Parole
an intimation that the pistol wound he re-
ceived at Rennes had been prearranged by
himself with view to win sympathy The
advocate brought suit and yesterday obtained
judgment, and the manager of the Parole
was condemned to pay fine of 1000 francs
and to insert the verdict in forty papers in
Paris and 200 papers published in the prov
inces. This is an ingenious method to cor
rect wilfully libelous statement and at
the same time win the favorable attention
of the country editors.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Philadelphia Times Talking of the dogs
of war, is not this censorne of stories from
the front kind of cutting their tales
short?
indianapolis Journal: "Arabella and
will not be on speaking terms after Christ
mas.
"Why not?"
Because, I'm going to give her that
crochetted thing she gave me last year"
Chicago Times Herald "You are ac-
Yes; rather nice girl, but she doesn't
know much"
She was telling me las, night that she
thought you were one of the most brilliant
young men she had ever met
Boston Transcript: Professor-Mr. Drone,
| am aStonished that you cannot remember
any of the quotations called for in today's
lesson. Can you recolect any quotation of
any kind?
student--Yes, sir. ANY fool can ask
questions
Chicago Record: She's such violent
Yes, even her politics is in the extreme
colonial style
Chicago Post: THE English have ad-
vanced rapidly in the trransvaal."
Yes. A good many, of them are we'll
within the Boer lines.
Chicago Times Herald: She is inclined
to assume great deal OF Importance"
said one young woman. But don't know
that I can blame her
why, YOU married European count"
Yes. But she married an American coal
baron"
Detroit Free Press "Do you believe in
occult intervention in human affairs?''
Indeed l do; look at the way your shoe
strings break when you are getting ready
in a hurry to go somewhere
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Bixby has fixed
N Ei m ~
wedding ceremonies" >"
That's wrong of Bixby." -
whats wrong?"
ITO make marriages a patent rite"
The Ncn Who Knows.
Minneapolis Journal.
How much good money was squandered
today?
Nobody knows but. father7rre' =
Buying fool stun for next Christmas day?
Nobody knows but IA her
How many good books will be found by
the bed ....
While Willie reads 'lnjun Pete" out in the
she'd
And for his whole outfit he don't care n
red?
Nobody knows but father.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
swINDL,NG THE cOLORED PEOPLE
The Vaughn brand of scheme TO Skin
the AfrO-Amertcnn.
philadplnhia pregs

That was an instructive. debate in the sen
ate last Monday when bill was intro lucel
to pension eX-slayes above certain age, and
1t was shown what schemes are general y
behind such bills. Evidence was given prov
ing that these measures are introduced in
congress with the purpose of giving stan l.
ing to schemes for swinding the colored
people on a large scale
Senator Galinger OF New Hampshire pro
duced one CT these proofs, II was a cer,if.
cate from an aged colored woman in Nash
Vile, where the EXSlave Bounty and Pen
sion association promised eX-slaves who
paid % cents on Joining and 10 cents monthly
dues that they would be entitled TO the ben
eft of all pension and bounty bills passe
by congress. The scheme was denounced by
leading senators and a prompt defeat Of the
bill was promised as a lesson TO swindlers
and a warning to the colorei people
This is only one method, however by
which the colored people are swindled by
schemes promising them great benefits.
There are numerous insurance plans, sick
benefits and burial contriyances BY means
of which thousands Of dollars are obtained
annually by duping the colored people. Som
CT these schemes are conducted hone 'ly
and are a help to The members In tea hing
thC M naDltS o. economy. But many eth rs
are not and the trouble Is for the ignorant
10 distinguish between tho two and to o.
tain redress when they find themselves
swindled. The contracts are worded so thai
the victim, like the coon. Is caught aeon
ing en- a'golng
1t is to be regretted that state laws do not
take cognizance OF these schemes and that
the regulation of insurance stops at COM
usith al
large element of the population, and one
which deserves protection the most, is left
without redress The action OF the sen ate
last Monday viii open The eyes o. some TO
the true character of these swindles This
should be reinforced by legislative action
making all insurance and bounty schemes
subject to investigation by the proper ON
cials so that fraudulent ones may be weeded
out
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Note the difference.

Attorney General Smyth says he
didn't know a thing about it till it was
all over. This explains why he did not
join in with the Hitchcock transformers.
Had Smyth known of the probable early
demise of Senator Hayward he would
doubtless have stayed at home in order
to be of assistance to the lawn-tennis
candidate. However, it is only lost
opportunity and the penalty the trust
smasher must pay will be evident the
next time he files suit against the oc-
topus, for in that event the party organ
will ignore the action and decline hence
forth to beat the tom-tom for the glori-
fication of Smyth. The latter's explana-
tion is too lame. If he had an ounce of
gratitude in his makeup he would have
taken off his coat for the Omaha as
pirant regardless of Bryan, Allen, Poyn-
ter or his own political ambition.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Omaha is not the only city perplexed

Omaha is not the only city perpleXed
by the operation of an imperfect tax
system II is safe to say that in ~ city
in the midwest is all taxable personal
property listed. The problem is one
with which every city must grapple and
but few cities have gone about il in n
rational way, adopting methods that
promise certain beneficial results. Non
resident experts are employed TO find
and list personal property, sharing with
the city the increased revenue thus de-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
The Mnn Who Knows.
w n.

The glory of an hour
To the brave who dare and do
The pride of place and power
For the for;une-favored few.
A people wildly praising
The proud banner of the free.
While blood-stained hands are raising
That fair flag DER land and sea.
Each side with life defending
The one cause each says is right,
While fate is fiercely sending
The mystery OF the night
To those who, smiling grimy.
Turn their faces toward the foe
And through Wars mask see, dimly,
The dark death to which they go.
The widows bitter sorrow,
Mourning for her slaughtered dead;
Young hearts that fear the morrow
With the helpless orphans dread.
Strong men whose souls were tender
Changed to cruel beasts of prey,
Seeking how best TO render
Victims to Wars CORY sway.
Mans highest skill nyenting
Crafty means of taking life,
Hands stern and unrelenting
AS they turn the tort ring knife,
This swift, uncertain savage,
Whose mere mighty muscle rules,
Still roams our world to ravage,
Finding us his willing tools
BELLE WILEY CUE.
Winside, Neb
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
rcnoEs OF orn MAR.

The great prize hunt around Cuba In the
early days OF the war is slowly diminishing
In value as the record is made up. When
the Nashville overhaued the Buena Ventura,
the first prize OF the war, and towed It into
Key West, the navy chuckled over the pu9-
ding in sight But the proceeds did not
come up to expectations. Now they have
fallen to zero. Under forced sale the craft
realized $4,000. The supreme court has
annulled the sale on the ground that the
vessel was exempt from seizure AS the gov.
ernment bought in the vessel and holds the
$4,000 bid 1t will not pay twice for the
craft, but will have to settle much larger
bill than the sum bid
a New Yorker whose identity has not yet
been made known, is causing a monument
to be placed over the grave OF Bill Anthony
in Evergreen cemetery. The monument will
be four feet high and three feet wide 1t
will be of granite, with rough rock face
work. There Will be carved on it two sprays
OF oak leaves and an anchor On a raised
panel will be this inscription: "Sir, I have
to report that the ship has been blown up
and is sinking" 1t will be finished in Feb
ruary.
An impertinent and imprudent soldier in
the army of Luzon writes to HE home paper
in Massachusetts to say that old soldiers
out there are not anxious to spill their blood
to enlarge "our markets for beef, bacon,
beer and beans. The true patriot says this
soldier should be ready to die for hie coun-
try, but the man who Is ready TO die for
commercial expansion should come out and
do the dying" Not much! Their hide Is
too precious
Admiral Dewey has a new title. His
Maiesty Rex of New Orleans. by mastery
forced march, got to the national capital
ahead of King AkSar-Ben and conferred
patents of nobility on the admiral and his
wife, making them duke and duchess OF
Manila The patent reads:
Greeting: The household Of his majesty
the king of the carnival, the dukes OF the
realm and the krewe of Karnival Court
desire to contribute their royal courtesies
to the distinguished American who has
challenged the admiration Of the world by
achievements in the far east do therefore
create and ordain Admiral George Dewey
duke Of Manila, and evidence this behcst by
royal punt bearing the sign manual and
seal Of his majesty, and do invest his grace
with the decoration of ST. Rex; all of which
accompany these presents.
at is their further pleasure that his
grace and the duchess will visit the capital
city of New Orleans during the approach
ing carnival February 81, 190O) to partici-
pate in its pleasures and view it's brilliant
pageants, while receiving the distinguished
consideration OF the citizens, which will be
proudly extended to their honored guests.
In presenting this it is with the hope
that the hospitality OF the Carnival City
thus extended may be accepted.
Accept profound consideration
The duke and duchess have signtied their
acceptance and will visit New Orleans Feb
ruary 27.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17.-Lieutenant
Colonel MeCauley, deputy quartermaster
general of the United States army, tonight
Informed the Associated Press that Garret
Russell, an unassigned recruit Of the army,
died today in the University Of Pennsylvania
hospital, this city.
Colonel McCauley says the only informa-
ton he can obtain regarding Russell is that
he was born at Fort Leayenworth. Kan.
that he came here on furlough from Wash
ington barracks and that his father is an
editor In New York City, Colonel Nc
Cauley hopes through publicity TO locate the
dead soldiers relatives and receive from
them instructions regarding their wishes as
to the disposition OF the remains.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Nebraska's public school system last
year included 415 graded schools. en-
ploying $500 teachers to instruct Il total
enrolment of 273,o19 pupils, and the
total expenditure for their maintenance
during the year was $3,712,O16. Ne
braska's public school system, which is
constantly at work making intelligent
citizens out of its ambitious children, is
clearly its greatest manufacturing in.
stitt1tinu
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
DEPARTMENT or COMMERCE..


The movement for creating q new ex.
ecutive department of the government
has been renewed, Senator Frye having
introduced bill providing for Il depart
ment of commerce and industries the
same measure, OF, practically So that
was introduced in the preceding con
gress. The bill proposes to embrace in
the new department, the chief
function of which would be to
look after the industrial and COM
mercial interests of the country, various
bureaus now in the Treasury depart
ment and which 1t is urged should be
done to relieve that department Ii is
contemplated TO transfer the life-saving
service, the lighthouse board the ma
rlne hospital service, the bureau OF
steamboat inspection, the bureaus OF
navigation and immigration, the coast
survey, the bureau of statistics, the
bureau of labor and the consular serv-
ice, SO far as II relates to the commerce
of the country, The new department
would have jurisdiction in all matters
pertaining to our manufacturing inter
ests, which have for some years urged
its creation.
1t is argued in behalf of new depart
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Superintendent Hoxie of the Kearney
Industrial school has finally filed a vol
untary resignation. A few months ago
Mr.. Hoxie could not be separated from
his job with a crowbar. Under such
circumstances there is ground for sus-
picion that some potent influence has
been at work to make him change his
mind. What it was may develop later.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
The fire at the state penitentlary sug,

The fire at the state penitentiary sug-
gests again the terrible loss of life sure
to occur from the burning of the state
institutions in which are confined the
defective wards of the state or the in
sane and criminal classes. The state
against the construction of Undertook
buildings for its various institutions
While the expense is greater in the first
instance loss from periodic fires would
be avoided and money saved in the long
run.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

The presumption is the Commercial
club will ascertain what tariff rates are
to be charged by the new Omaha x
Fort Dodge line and what train service
can be furnished to omaha iobbrrs.
Heretofore the railroads in northwest
Iowa have made 1t difficult for Omaha
to do business in that section, and it is
hoped that the new line will usher in
better conditions.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

In the description of the new rooms
of the Jacksonian club in the local popo'
cratic organ special stress Is laid upon
the "commodious sideboard." Without
this Indispensable piece of furniture no
truc Jacksonian would feel at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Glass Combine Declares War.

pllHSIlelu hepuDlcan.
The way of the industrial combinations is
not entirely monopolistic. AS time passes
they will be compelled more and more fire.
quently to turn hack and fight a growing
competition which will camp upon their
trails, The American Window Glass COM
pany announces cut of 331a per cent in
the price of single-strength glass and 40
per cent Of double-strength, which means
war on the independent companies.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Rocky Road for Missionary.

WV
New England advances the wages of its
cotton operatives to a point as high as has
ever been known since the industry began,
a sign of prosperity there which Bryan's
proposed missionary tour this winter will
probably begin by explaining away. AS it
is not based on the formula of 16 to l. it
cannot be real prosperity at all, but must
be republican sham and delusion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

y local play house has opened it's
doors to amateur performers who wish
to impress the public with their his
trlonic, vocal or terpsichorean talents,
Now let all the amateurs confine their
exhibitions to the play house stage and
thereby show due regard for the ten
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Hcroic Trentmcnt.

If others would follow the example OF a
Nebraska woman, there would be less of the
Christian Science folly. Her husband tried
to have Christian Scientist treat her by
telephone when she was critically ill. She
had her7male relatives throw him out of the
house and summon physician and now she
is suing him for divorce, and baby and
mother are doing well.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
King Corn's Dominion

The latest reports of the corn crop of 1899
in the great corn producing states put Iowa
at the head of the list, with an outturn of
SO6 600 bushels. Kansas stands second
and Nebraska third 1t is possible that it
was this extraordinary yield of corn which
gave such golden complexion to the voting
in Iowa in November last
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Governor Poynter's intended visit to
Washington has been cut off by notice
of the postponement If the meeting he
expects to attend. But then, Attorney
General Smyth mas just been there, so
that the reform tracks to the national
capital cannot be soon effaced.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Did YOU compare the special cabie
letters in The Bee Sunday with those OF
pretended competitors? The superiority
of The Bees war news was so marked
as to elicit immediate attention from
everyone reading them. ~"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

German papers profess to regard the
British setbacks in South Africa rs de-
cdedly consoling. Anything that will
contribute to increase the figure Ger
many cuts on the international chess
bbard as compared with the other play
ers always brings applause in the Ger
man end of the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Our amiabe friends of the popocratic
persuasion are alarmed for fear the
enactment of the currency bill pending
in congress may remove the money
question from the list of issues before
the people. AS matter of fact that
pen to them.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

The public will approve the action of
the law officers in holding Collins, the
murderer of Grove, declining to admit
the prisoner to bail. And it will later
on approve a short and decisive trial of
the case. There has been altogether too
much reckless gun play in this vicinity
pf lntn
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

The weather man has been treating
this section of the country with a min
iature blizzard But the blow is not TO
be compared with that enjoyed by the
British troops in South Africa.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Politics seem to be warming up at Des
Moines with the. approach of the meet
ing of the Legislature. Iowa's law
makers, however, have reputation for
organizing promptly on business basis
and attending strictly to business from
start to finish and the coming session
promises to be no exception to the rule
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Now the Washington gossips are pre-
pairing to force Secretary Wilson to
resign from the cabinet. OF course the
secretary denies the report and stigma
tizes the yarn as pure fake but that
does not prevent the yellow journals
from making, as much of it as they
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Vicious Form of Generalization.
Washington Post.

w dSIIITBlOH TOSI.
The democratic party processes to be op-
posed to bossism, yet its leaders select a
press agent who is expected to boss the
democratic editors of the country and fur
nish them with ready-made politics. Is this
not vicious form of Capitalization?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

rived, Such measures are necessary to
cope with the chronic taXshirkcr aud
must result in largely increased rcve-
nues from source other than realty
taxes, which are excessive in Omaha as
in so many other cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Philadelphia promises the best ac-
commodations for visitors to the repub-
lcan national convention ever accorded
Philadelphia will keep its word as sew
eral previous experiences have proved
that promises made to secure the loca-
tion of conventions are too soon for
gotten
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

The framing of the annual levy ordl-
nance Is one of those recurring outies
which every councilman approaches
wishing he could unload it on someone
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

Cable advices from Sodth Africa are
70 tbe effect that General Joubert, who
has been sick for some time, Is I'M
proving. Wonder what he will do when
he is well?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County. S.:
George p. Tzscnuck. secretary OF inc Bee
Publishing company, being duly swoin;
says that the actual number oil run allu
complete copies of The Daily, morning.,
Evening and Sunday Bee. printed during
the month of November, lS99 was as lol-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
Critics Have the Floor

indianapolis Press.
Those British attaches who laughed at the
slowness of the American army movements
in 1898 have the floor, if they feel disposed
to say anything just now
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
American Goods Going Abroad.

exports OF American manufactures this
year amount to SS11 900, 900 in 3O4 days. The
figures were never reached before and the
increase continues steadily.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

OFFICES.
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Omaha or Eastern exchange, not hCcePSyeu
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18

How About the other Fellow.
Chicago Tribune
The Beers do not seem to be particularly
in need of resolutions of sympathy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-18
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PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

Philadelphia Times: Talking of the dogs
of war, is not this censorine of stories from
the front a kind of cutting their tales
short?