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Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
CONDITION OF THE SCHOOL FUND

The financial exhibit presented to the
Board Of Education by it's secretary is
Il revelation. The income from all
sources for the year ending July 1 ag-
gregates $426, S23.67 while the total ex-
penditures foot up $530,54S.27. In other
words, during the last fiscal year the
Board of Education has contracted debts
in the sum of SOB, 1850 in excess of
it's receipts. The explanation made for
this enormous deficit is decidedly lame
to say the least. 1t Is asserted that the
board has been called upon during the
year to meet several special drafts,
among which are enumerated $4,000
for sinking fund, $13, 795 increase in
teachers salaries, $3,607.10 special
taxes and $2,949.31 for architects fees
and excessive fuel bills, or a total of
| S3S,351.41. This still leaves $50, 20
~unaccounted for.
What disposition has been made Of
that enormous sum? Taxpayers will
naturally ask what kind Of financiering
100000 in a single year. And where
will it lead to If allowed to continue!
They will also ask somebody IN the
school board to explain why the board
in the face of this overdraft recklessly
voted to continue to pay high salaries
to officials and why they retain super
numeraries? Is 1t not the duty of every
public body to cut its coat according to
the cloth instead of creating liabilities
in excess of the resources at its dis.
posal?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

The taXpaying citizens of Nebraska
are TO be congratulated over the verdict
rendered in favor of the state in the
case against the sureties of eN-State
Treasurer BARLEY. The Judgment in
this case, aggregating over 100000, will
If affirmed by the supreme court and
state treasury from embarrassment.
While popular sympathy will be eS-
tended 10 the persons who assumed the
liability for Bartley's colossal embezzle-
ment, the yindlcatiOn of the principle
that an official bond is a guaranty of
the integrity Of the officer intrusted
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
MEN n lei

Men are like sheep, it has been truly said.
Who reason not. but foolishly are led
With sense enough for all the SILLY crowd.
He struts through ways unknown and
smiles, l trow,
see them follow In a woody row.
He jumps the stile and laughs in merry
glee
As they exhibit their dexterity.
Men are like sheep. some wise man leads
the way
They stalk along like images Of clay,
Endowed with legs, but sadly lacking
brains,
Bound by conventionality's brass chains.
ISABEL RICHEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
NH liz JE1,Sbio pA-nrI

The first detachment of veteran volunteers
from the Philippines-the Second Oregon
regiment and the California Signal Corps
is now in camp near San Francisco, where
it will soon be joined by the Tenth Pennsyl-
vania and the First Nebraska regiments.
There are nearly 1000 volunteers still in
the Philippines, and all these must be
brought home and their successors trained
in the peculiar tactics OF Filipino warfare
before a fair beginning can be made in a new
campaign on LuZon island.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

The Colorado supreme court tried to
pour oil on the troubled waters that
nave agitatcd Colorado since the clos
ing down. of the shelters by declaring
the new cight-hour law, which prccipi-
tated the lockout. unconstitutional. But
the workingmen do not seem to be dis
posed to accept the ruling and insist
upon eight hours or nothing.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

The reform forces will experience n
profound shock over the disclosures
brought 10 light 10y the senate investi-
eating committee, Those ballot frauds
may he Il chestnut, but, like rancid but.
ter, they grow stronger as they get age.
And the Holcomb rent scandal not only
f.. scandaliIcs reform, but makes il SUI
nremoly ridiculous.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Chicago democrats are INDUCING I'm
considerable talk about starting a
simon pure III TO 1 democratic news
paper. When they get ready 10 quit
talking and raise at least half a million
dollars they can start IT, After IL has
been started they can keep ON pouring
money into the rathple until il is allied,
hut II they ever let up the long felt
want will cease 10 exist,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
Truth Must Prevail.
Brooklyn Eagl'

A Yankee in Santiago advertised tooth
ache drops, warranted to cure the pain in
ten minutes" A native bought a bottle,
applied the drops to his aching tooth, timed
the Yankee by his watch, and as the pain
did not abate in ten minutes he sued the
Yankee in court, where the Yankee was fined
81, 900. Truth is mighty and will prevail.
Knockout drops would have settled the
toothache and the Cuban, too, within the
ten minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Nearly all the populist papers have
caught on TO Harvey's scheme for rails
ing an educational fund, which means
nothing more nor less than passing the
hat for contributions from tho faithful
TO be applied in payment for subscrip,
lions to their own papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

1t is highly gratifying that teachers in
our public schools who have been on the
pay roll five successive years are to be
relieved from periodic ~electioneering to
hold their places. But what about the
tioneering not only before reelection,
but afterWard.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

General Otis may be a fussy old man,
Mckinley in placing the newspaper
warriors at Manila in command of the
American forces in the Philippines.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

with public funds and carries with It a
liability for any shortage in his accounts
Will he hailed with satisfaction. The
prosecution was very fortunate in hav-
ing as the presiding judge Il man broad
enough TO grasp all the points involved
and firm enough to discharge his duty
without fear or favor.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Labor Commissioner Kent has re-
ceived n letter from n Nebraska farmer
requesting the commissioner to find him
a wife. Mr.. Kent might better be en-
ployed at that than compiling statistics
TO prove that farming in Nebraska does
not pay,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Governor Poynter has passed IL the
last section OF pie at his disposal until
some official dies or resigns. Al resign
ing is not II popocratic trait and the
health of the command is excellent
the prospects of those holding empty
platters are not very encouraging.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Henry Wattcrson's suggestion for set.
Ting the Kentucky feuds is all right as
far as 1t goes, but needs elaboration.
Simply allowing the combatants to kill
each other Off is too slow by present
methods.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Judge Fawcett's instructions to the
jury in the BARLEY bond. case were de
cidedly more effective than the rhetoric
of the attorney general and his assist
ants.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

The fossil hunters who have gone to
Wyoming could have found a number
of fine specimens right here in Omaha.
Unfortunately, however, they are not OF
the extinct species.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

The legislative investigating commit,
tee may not exercise its privilege to
compel he attendance of witnesses and
production of papers, but It has already
secured sufficient testimony to make the
reform officials inside of the state house
and ex-reform officials outside of the
state house very uncomfortable.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
&c, in out OF the Wet.

During a recent sunday shower Ia Manila
7.S9 inches OF rain we're recorded The lul,
rainfall for htteeu DAYS Vas twenty iuches
1t is evident that dust Is not one ~ US
summer draw backs In the fhttppiao.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

A fruit Gamers trust has been or
ganized in California which threatens
to become II fruitful ourcc of contcn-
ton among fruit growers on the Pa
ciic coast,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
pnrtic. Leaving for the Summer.

Parties leaving the city for the
summer may nave The Bee sent to
them regularly by notifying The
Bec business office, in person or by
mail.
The address win be changed as
often as desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

state OF Nebraska, Douglas county. ssi
George II. Tzschuck. secretary or The bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn, snys
that the actual numher Of fun and complete
copies of The Daily. Morning. Evening. ana
Sunday Bee, printed during the month OF
lnnH lRnl Nua M fnllnnn.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Reports from the corn belt states in
dictate a large crop. Nebraska, from
present prospects, will furnish its share
and some more.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
Ma Curb Bit for Him
Brooklyn Eagle.

Brooklyn Eagle.
Those who think that Theodore Roosevelt
would work well in cabinet harness are
amateurs. He requires a county. The effort
to curb him would be amusing-but not for
the curb,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Civil service has ut last secured II
foothold in our public schools. AS the
years go by it will grow stronger and
become more firmly rooted.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Omaha is decidedly slow in some re-
spects. Up to date there have been no
reports of the presence of kissing bugs
hprp.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Democrat.
So far as the Nebraska populists are con-
cerned, reform may well begin at home, and
at the bottom Of the list-with the ~janitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
working Up n Reputation.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Perhaps the melanolestes picipes was
merely trying to get a reputation and a
shorter name. If so, it mas succeeded in
both respects.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

How much longer Will the council con-
tinue the game of see-saw with the SIX
tecnth street viaduct?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
Lively Tusslc in Prospect.

WUSIlIHEIUHo VdT.
The introduction of American capital in
China may develop some lively sport for
the future between the dragon and the oc-
toDus,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Chicago Record: THE first trust was a
life insurance combination. l have reliabls
records on the subject"
"Who was at the head OF it?'
NOAH"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Someryille Journal: When a man gets
scared about his health. and thinks that he
is going to die. the doctor laughs in his
sleeve. and puts on a sober face. and
him 81 extra.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Philadelphia Record: shes certainly
stuck up" said the billy goat.
Yes; let's take her down a BIT replied
his mate. Thereupon they proceeded to
chew the poster girl off the fence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
ECHOES OF THE WAN.
The Mnuscr Bullet nS n Humane
Feature of War.

While representatives Of powers claiming
to be tho NEST advanced promoters OF civil.
cation advocated at the peace conference the
use Of the villainous dum-dum bullet on lees
civilized people, one OF the latter class, the
Filipinos, furnish an example the reverse OF
that advocated at The Hague. The Filipinos
use the Mauser bullet, and medical testimony
agrees that 1t is the most humane bullet yet
used in war, 1t may be said the Filipinos
cannot help themselves. Admitted. That
does not help the nations claiming superior
civilization yet employing in war a bullet
a wound from which means death.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Omaha; The Bee Building.
South Omaha! city Hall Building, Twenty
NTH and ~ Streets.
Council BLUFFS; 10 Pearl Strett.
Chicago: Stock Exchange Building.
New York: Temple Court.
Washington: Ht Fourteenth street.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Communications relating to news and
Editorial Department, The Omaha Bee.
BUSINESS LETTERS.
Business letters and remittanccs should
bo addressed TO The Bee Publishing Com
pany, Omaha.
RBMTTTANCES.
Remit by draft, express. or postal order
payable to The Bee Publishing Company.
only 2-cent stamps accepted In paymt mt OF
mall accounts. Personal checks, except on
Omaha or Eastern exchange, not accepted.
THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Washington Star: "a young man" said
Uncle Eben kin get all de help he wants
when he's sowin' wild oats. But hands
allus seems mighty skyahce when It comes
to de hahd work O hahvestin'."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

this gentleman says that he was perfectly
sober when YOU arrested him."
Yez can judge for yerself, yer honor.
He was on the avanoo fourninst one o.
them Indian tobacco signs, loudly de.
mandin his unconditional Eurrinder. sur."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19
RIGHT TO THE POINT.

indianapolis Journal: No" said the man
who was feeling blue, 81 nave not been q
success-not even as a failure
Chicago Post: 81 wonder If it's true
said the Omaha girl thoughtfully, that
Hobson is going to sue the kissing bug for
Infringement Of copyright or something OF
that sort"
Cleveland Pain Dealer: Yes, his busl-
ness reputation is blasted
How did It hapoen?"
He dropped a can of his new process
dynamite"
BLASTED him Ell! Blew him up?"
INC, 1t didn't go off!'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-19

Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
10Th day of June, 1899. l.. 10. OYLf,
tSeaO Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06
MESSAGE SENT IN,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

what Is injurious and what u use'"'
necessary in business operations "'S y"
obtained. and that means may be iouho
for the Congress. within the limitations
@, Us constitutional power. so to supple
ment an effective code Of state ieS'si"-
tIon as 20 make a complete system oil
,owa throughout the United States ade-
onoeo 10 compel a general Observance OF
sb~ sah,tary rules TO which 1 have re
ferrcd. ,.,...,.
..The whole question IS so important
and far-rcaching that / am sufe no part
of IL will be lightly considered, but every
nhaso OF IL will have the studied deiibeih'
lion OF the Congress, resulting In wise
and iudicious action
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06

act OF June q. 1890. whose income. asiae
from the proceeds Of daily labor is no. ~
excess OF $50 per annum. believe ,',,
TO be a simple act OF justice. ana hea''''
recommend It,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06
BUSINESS Opportunities.

WILL SELL AT A SACRIFICE.
PATENT No. 6lS7i9 issued February "a,
1889. Cutters for cutting out Biscuit.
Cakes etc. with q huted edge and the
form OF an animal, flower. etc. suck
therein. This prevents them from burst
ing or blisterng. Composed OF three
pieces Cost 10 manufacture l or l l-2c.
apiece. Fortune In II. Address W. 4.
HOOKS. Macon, Ga. dc 5-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06

mo effort will be spared TO build up
the waste places desolated by war and
by long years of misgOvelnment. We
shall not wait for the end of strife TO
begin the beuifcent work. We shall
continue as We have begun, TO open the
schools and the churches, 10 set the
courts in operation. 10 foster industry
and trade and agriculture and in every
way in our power TO make these people,
whom Providence has brought within our
Jurisdiction. feel that it Is their liberty
and not our power their welfare and not
our gain, we are seeking 10 enhance. Our
flag has never waved over any communi-
" but i'm blessing | believe the Filipinos
will soon recognize the fact that IL has
not lost the gift of benediction IN its
worldwide journey to our shores
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06

,,,a rerounce our authority over
NC islands. and. giving them tndepend-
IT, could retain protectorate over
,h,.r. This proposition will not De iouhn'
7 am sure, worthy OF your SERIOUS a..,n
lion. Such an arrangement wouiu iiiFoHs
at the outset a cruel breach OK iaith. IL
would place the peaceable ana ioyal ma
tority who ask nothing Detter thah W
accent our authority. at the mercy OF tue
minority of armed insurgents. 1t would
make us responsible for the acts OF the
insurgent leaders. and give us no pow
10 control them. 1t would charge US win
the task of protecting them against each
other. and defending them against any
foreign power with which they chose 10
quarrel. In short. It would take from
the Congress OF the United states the
power of declaring war and vest tnat
tremendous prerogatiye in the 1asai
leader.
COMMISSION MAY RETURN.
eft does not seem desirable ttatl /
should recommend at this time sp.cic
and GnaI form Of government for tnese
islands. When peace shall be restored,
II will be the duty Of Congress To CON
strIci a plan of government Whi'h shali
establish and maintain N edom and Or
der and peace I'm the Philippines. me IN
eurreefion il still existing. and whe' II
terminates MI cond;,,or ~ af-
qulieu aS 10 ,le "..,.''s -, -, ,
scheme Of civil government. The iuii r.
PR % ,ne ,f'r,','',,, .i.'1 ..,,a,.
.'oi', VII ,,',,ai' ',.,i, d. 80 ,,,i,,e 49, CON
ss,'' j.. ,.tilt, MI, ,,,,s.,it os soop
,. .',,,'i',.l A., lono. ~ Tho in
-rtr...af f.t, h.. mi
,,,et rocessa,ii- ba sun,,pe. huf There
H. mo reason why stems should NOT b.
taken from time To time 10 inaugurate
governments essentially poYul9r I'm their
form as fast as territory is held and con
trolled hy our troops. 70 thls end am
considering the advislbiitr - Tine refurn
of the cormission OF such meub rs
thereof as can he secuted. TO- aid the cN-
listing authorities. and facilitate
this work throughout the islands
have believed that reconstruction should
not begin by the establishment of one
central civil government Tor ul the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06
HAWAII.

Concerning the Hawaii Islands, the
President says:
THE people OF these Islands are en-
titled to the benefits and privileges OF
our Constitution, but in the absence of
any act of Congress providing for Fede-
raj courts in the islands. and for pro-
cedure by which appeals. writs of error
and other judicial proceedings necessary
for the enforcement of civil rights may
be prosecuted, they are pOwerless 10 Sc
cure their enforcement by the judgment
of the courts of the United States. It Is
manifestly important, therefore, that an
act shall be passed as speedily as posi-
Bile. erecting these islands into a judicial
district, providing for the appointment
OF a Judge and other proper officers, and
methods Of procedure In appellate pro-
ceedings. and that the government OF this
newly-acquireu territory under the Fede-
raj Constitution shall be fully defined and
DroVidel for"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06

Book and job. Printing neatly executed
at the Dispatch Printing House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06

To Cure In Grippe i'm Two Days
take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
Druggists refund money IL fails TO cure.
i. ". Groves signature on each box. 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06

with the approval Of tho Secretary OF
the Interior. the COMMISSIONS of PEN
siOns recommends that, in order TO make
the practice at all times uniform and to
DO Justice TO the dependent widow. the
amount Of income allowed independently
OF the proceeds Of her daily labor should
be not less than $3.50 per annum. and he
urges that the Congress shall so amend
the act as 10 permit the pension office to
grant pensionable status to widows. I'M
dee the terms OF the third section OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06
TURKEY.

In the Turkish empire the situation OF
our citizens remains unsaiisiaciory Inc
arbitrary treatment in some instances OF
American productions in Turkey has at
tractcd attention Of late. notably in re-
gard 20 our -FOUR This government Will
use its earnest efforts 10 secure fair and
equal treatment for its citizens ana their
goods Failing this. IT viii not hesitate
10 apply whatever corrective may be pro-
yided by the statutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-06

"The future government of the Philip
pines rests with the Congress of the
United States. Few graver responsible
ties have ever been cOnhded To US. II
we accept them in a spirit worthy OF our
race and our traditions, a great oppor-
tunity comes with them. The islands le
under the shelter OF our flag They ale
ours by every title OF law and equity
They cannot be abandoned. II We de-
sert them we leave them at once to
anarchy and finally TO barbarisr. We
fling them a golden apple OF discord,
among rival Powers, no one OF wni, -
could permit another to seize them un-
questioned. Their rich plains and val
leys would be the scene OF endless strife
and bloodshed. The advent OF Dewey 3
fleet i'm Manila bay, instead OF being, as
we hope. the dawn of new day OF nee
dom and progress. will have been the
beyinning of an era of misery and violence
worse than any which has darkened Their
unhappy past.
PROTECTORATE WOULD NOT d.
'The suggestion has been made that
Arizona republican., 1899-01-14
A COPPER PRODUCER
What is Going 10 Be Done On inc
 Black Warrior.

MT. James A. Fleming I5Curned yes
 terday from Ncw York and Philade :
 phia where he has been fer the last four months on mining business. While he was gone MT. Fleming sold
 a on9-fcurth interest in the Black
 Warrior and adjacent copper prop-r- ties near Globe. He still retains 60 per cent Cf the property. The demand fer copper producers throughout che east is stronger than it ever was. MT. Fleming was offSred $750,O00 fer his property and was not Cnly offered this sum, but was consistently followed about and cCaXed to take it. He says that he could have obtained million
 The sale Of the oLe-fourth interest however, furnished him with as much money as hs wants. Ire Black War
 rior with the adjacent prope,ties pur- chased later cost about S375 000. Tho demand fer copper prCp5rties, how
 ever, does not extend in the eastern markets to improved claims. What $ wanted is a producer. Mr. Fleming will reside in Phoenix during the Win ter, making occas: :onal visits to Globe to inspect the progress of work, which now that the railrcad has been com pleted, will be crowded to the utmost The Black Warrior has never been idle but on account of the expense of op-r- ating it, fer some time as litt'si work has been done as possible. Ccke cost $32 ten laid down at thesmelter. Now it can be brought iE-o Globe for just half that price. MT. Fleming will put up a teaching plant at the mine and a part Of the ere will be treated there The res5 will b. worked in one of the smeI CTS.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-14

enjoy them to the full. It is no small
 thing that man known all the world
 over and eagerly sought after by the
 great multitudes should be in this city. Phoenix extends a cordial welcome to these choice visitors.
 Professor Towner is very anxious to have the Moody chorus choir for a practice tonight. It will be difficult for many to respond to the call. Busi- ness houses call number, church and home duties press upon others. But still Professor TOwner's call is for a full meeting at D. m in O'Neill hall. To add to the effectiveness of the meetings and to prove the hearty CO., operation Of Phoenix people there should be a large gathering. The plat form is greatly enlarged and can now seat a choir Of sixty Dr. Norton has been training the choir and good work has been done. Now final practice is planned under the leadership of Professor TOWner.
Arizona republican., 1899-01-14
WORK OF TEXAS RANGERS
They Stopped CaftEe ThieVing in
 Thai Slate.

In a recent issue the aham Guard
 ian asks for an explanation of the pro- posed ranger plan. The Range News suggests that Arizona adopt the system
 so long ago adopted by Texas for
 keeping the lawless element in check The range: ihava transformed the Lone
 Star state from Q great rendezvous of
 outlaws, gathered from every part Of
 the Union, to a state of comparative freedom from crime against life and property. Arizona, being less in area,
 will not need so large a force. The News believes a half dozen determined men, under able leadership, could rid the territory of desperadOes. Once check the intimidation of cattlemen and lone ranchers by desperadoes and their ardent sympathizers, the stock thieves, and the cowmen can make shift to get along. It is not strange that they are unwilling, single-h2nded to stand off a mob of bandits, who travel in force and have every advan- tage over the secluded mCuntaineer. At this late day an honest cAizen should net be expected to take his life in his hand when he goes out to look after his livestock. The commonwealth should protect him in his rights. So far from being d;sgraced by providing a ranger force, the territory would, in so doing, take the first step toward Wfcing from her eScutche0n the foul stain of organized and desperate out laWry