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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

British steamer sailed from Boston for
Capetown Friday morning, bearing Ameri-
can hay for American mules.
The birthday of General Robert f.. Lee,
January 49, will be observed by several Vir-
ginia private schools as holiday instead
of New Years day.
a rat nlbblng at some wires in a Chi
cGgo store brought ten policemen and six
private watchmen to the scene, all loaded
with revolvers and clubs. The surprising
display of force put the rat in hole.
Speaker Henderson father arrived in
Chicago from Scotland with one English
sovereign in his pocket. He remained there
for three years and saved enough to buy
the large farm in Iowa on which David
grew up.
President Mckinley spoke truly when he
said in his message that our foreign re-
latiOns were doing quite we'll. Two and a
half million dollars were sent to them by
one steamer which left New York last
Wednesday,
Thomas Whitaker, who died at Scarbor-
o1Igh, England, recently, was one of seven
men who started the temperance reform OF
this century in Great Britain, and he lived
to see the society of total abstainers num-
ber 100000.
Chief Justice John A. Peters of the Maine
supreme court has sent his resignation TO
Governor Powers, to take effect on January
1. He was appointed to the Maine bench
in May, 1873. and to the chief justiceship in
September 1889 so that at the time of his
retirement he will have served twenty-slx
years and eight months on the bench. He
is II years old and his health at the present
time is better than it has been for years.
Hctty Green, "the richest woman in Amer
ica," having thoroughly tested the business
ability of her son, Il. H. II. Green, that
young man Is now about to be given the
o. his mothers vast interests
She gave him charge OF Texas railroad
which, under his care, gained so per cent
in value. That established his standing
and he is now TO be promoted, Mr.. Green
is a stalwart specimen OF American man
hood, feet 4 inches in his stockings, and
his eccentric mothers idol.
General Sir Francis Clery, now serving
in South Africa, who is considered by many
to be the greatest tactician in the British
army, Is an Irishman, the son of a Cork
wine merchant His great grandfather, dur
ing the troubles at the close Of the last
fled tc France and became a mer-
chant at MaTseilles 1t was his daughter
Desiree to whom Napoleon, then a lieuten-
ant of artillery, is said to have proposed
but she rejected him and married
thus becoming queen Of Swe-
den and grandmother of the present king
II that country. One OF her great -grandsons
married daughter of the prince OF Wales,
sister OF Miss Clery married Joseph Bona
larte and was in consequence, for brief
period, queen OF Spain
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
TIE D1NlSA IrEST INDIES.

There is again talk of negotiations be
tween this government and that of Den
mark, looking to the purchase by the
United States of the Danish West In
dies islands-St. Thomas, St. John and
st. CroiX. There is no doubt that Den
mark is very anxious to dispose OF these
possessions, which are of no value but
rather a burden to her, for she has
more than once signified her desire to
sell them. Negotiations were opened
for their purchase in 1864 and were
near consummntion when interrupted
retary Seward continued to interest
himself in the matter and in 1867 di-
rected the American minister at Copen-
hagen to press the Danish authorities
for an explicit statement of what they
would be willing TO accept for the is
lands. The Danish government finally
named Sl5,000OO0 as the price for all
the islands. but would sell St Thomas
and ST. John for S1O0OO,O0O.
This was regarded by Mr.. Seward as
too high, and after further negotiations,
the Danish government agreed to ac-
cept ST,5OO,0O0 for all the islands. This
offer was accompanied by the condition
that the cession should first be sub
mitted To vote Of the islanders. which
was accepted by our government it be-
ing well known that the Inhabitants of
the islands We're almost unanimously in
favor of the transfer. But the matter
was allowed TO drift along until the ex-
piratiJn of the time limit in 1865 and
was then dropped. Seven years ago
negotiations We're reopened with Den
mark, which had again signifed her
willingness TO sell the islands and at n
price considerably less than she had be-
fore offered to take for them. A change
of administration caused the matter 10
be again abandoned.
1t is stated that Denmark would now
sell the islands for $3,OOOOOO, or one
fifth the amount she wanted for them
when first asked TO name price. which
sufficiently indicates how desir1uS she
is to part with them. 1t is also said
that Germany would like 10 acquire
them, simply in order 10 secure naval
station. A recent Washington dispatch
reported that the German ambassador
had called upon the State department
for n definite expression of American
intentions in regard 10 the islands. In
view of the low price which it is said
Denmark will accept and the fact that
Germany may acquire the islands if we
do not, it is urged by some that we had
better take them. Says the New York
Times: I'VE do not any longer require
the harbor of Charlotte Amilie lin ST.
Thomas) upon which our naval officers
have for a generation been casting long
ing eyes, We have much better harbors !
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

save much time. trouble and anxious thought
: when the actual shopping is TO be done.
To know just what one wants is q great
help toward getting t., and the wise shopper
generally starts out with some definite ideas
in her head. ANOTHER thing is to remember
that the gift is to represent the affection
/ OF the giycr and not the means OF the re-
cipicut; this will stop many panrs and
heart -burningS in an efort to compete win
costly gifts, perhaps beyond tnc alcans Of the
giycr but bought at a sacrifice and 70 satisfy
her pride far moro than her affection.
1t is standing maxim OF philosophy that
no two things can stand in the same place
at once. II would be we'll for shoppers to
bear this in mind and net to attempt the
impossible The wcll.brcd shopper should
avoid pughng pulling and Shovlug-in fact
all rudeness on street and in shop. She
should wait patiently her turn and not ex-
pect others ahead to give way to her she
should make her purchase with all possible
dispatch so as not to delay others waiting
on her. She should be good humored and
take little awkward occurrences. such as
happen in every crowd, with good -. ...s.
she should be careful not to give pickpockets
a capital chance by the tempting display in
careless hands Of pocketbook or bag: she
ehould leave her jewelry at home aud see
that her watch is securely fastened and out
of reach of snatch or pull. And above all.
she should remember that salesmen and
saleswomen are human beings like herself.
overworked by the rush and weary: then
she will forgive their small pttuances and
mistakes and cheer their tired spirits with
kindly words In short, Christmas shopping
will give ample opportunity for exercising
the great virtues OF prudence, iortitude JUS
tice and charity
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Western railroads are sowing The wind
only later on to reap the whirlwind. In
defiance of public sentiment they arc
arbitrarily raising their rates on the
common commodities used constantly in
every household and their action will be
resented by the people of the trans
mississippi country. Insofar as Ne
braska is concerned the radical step will
only emphasize the fact that popocratic
otiice-holders have been subiugated by
the railroad interest and will do moth
ing TO bring about relief TO the pro-
ducers and consumers of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
Heroes.
WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
When Christmas comes / much regret
To think that I'm unmarried yet
They all expect SO much of me,
For stocking and for loaded tree,
When Christmas comes.
How sweet they are to Cousin Jack
That's me, you know--they're on my track
with pleasant words from morn till night
They scarce will let me leave their sight
When Christmas comes.
My nephews and my nieCes, too
find / have a dreadful slew,
Both old and young and big and wee
Are up In ranks and after me
When Christmas comes
If I'd a Fortunatus purse,
with haste | would my pile disburse,
But | have longings of my own
That can't be filed If wealth hath flown
When Christmas comes.
know there is simple way
To keep these hungry ones at bay,
And though it stirs my soul with dread
| really think that ] will wed
When Christmas comes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
Hot Time in Old Towns.

Some of the returning soldiers from the
philippines were mistaken for English in
Paris and greeted with many boots and one
paving stone. In London they were thought
TO be Beers, and were hissed. When it was
known who they were they were not merely
treated with civility, but saluted with rous-
ing cheers, poulticing the Insults they had
received while mistaken for troops of other
cosors. So honors and dishonors are easy
with them in the experiences of their home
journey, but only the first will await them
when they arrive
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

There are more ways of skinning Il
cat than most people are aware Of but
the railroad tariff man knows most of
them. After January | when You pay
Il freight bill the amount of money re-
quircd will be greater than now, but the
railroad man will show you by the
tariff sheet that in most lines of goods
there has been no advance in rates. The
Joker in the rate sheet deck lies in
changing the classification
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

at the figures offered are inclined to hold
on. The reason for the anxiety to con
tract at the figures offered is not ap-
parent on the surface and leads to the
belief that unusual activity is antici-
pated in the woolen goods manufacture
next year. The growing of wool is be
coming most important industry in
the west and anything which increases
the demand will bring immense sums
into the channels of trade in this sec
tion
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
Some Pertinen: Remarks Sea-
sonnbIc Subject.

Some Pertinen. Remarks on Sea-
sonnblc Subject.
Baltimore American.
The Christmas season Is almost upon us
and with the gratifying prosperity of the
times there will be an exceptionally busy
Christmas shopping. Shopping to the aver
age woman Is for some inscrutable reason
mot given to man to understand" a never
ending joy and a perennial delight. man
will come fresh from a wildly enjoyable
game of foot ball and wonder what pleasure
lot of women can take in a confused and
struggling riot over a bargain counter,
wranglng and wrestling till their cloth 8
are torn to tatters and their tempers TO
shreds. 1t may be something Of the came
instinct in both; it may be the delight OF
the feminine nature in getting something
for less than it's supposed value; it may be
dozen other things, but the fact remains
shopping is a feminine Elysium.
The present times add TO this delight,
since the progress OF industrial invention
and enterprise has practically revoutionzsd
things and brought into the reach OF all
beauty which before only the rich cou'd
purchase. To be cheap and TO be ugly are
no longer synonymous terms. One of the
most commendable of modern efforts has
been the populari2atiOn OF art, and this eff ct
shows itself now IN everything. Patterns
are artistic and tasteful; colors are blended
and selected with an eye TO harmonious
effects, and all this in the low-priced pro-
ducts as well as in the costly articles OF
the same kind So 1t Is small claim to
prophetic powers which assert that this sea-
son the Christmas shopping VIII be some
thing stupendous.
It may not be amiss to give few kindly
Of q vice a pXDpctant ghODDprg The
very first is to study the pages Of the
American for the best places at which to
got the best thngs for Christmas gifts, for
there is where they are all to be found. This
study and a little preliminary reflection will
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

our amiable popocratic contemporary
prints deserved eulogy of newspaper
man in the pulpit, but when this news
paper man was still in the newspaper
Office you may be sure he kept faith with
all classes of people with whom he had
dealings, That this is more than is done
in the office of our local contemporary is
richly attested by the experience of this
same newspaper man in the pulpit.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

The democracy should appoint COM
mission to inquire "where they are at"
on the currency bill eleven members
jumped the traces and voted with the
republicans. ON the question of expan-
sion they are even more hopelessly di
vldcd and i'm fact if there is single
issue, except that they want the offices
on which they can agree it has escaped
observation up 70 the present time.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

With the advent of the new year the
Omaha Street Railway company ought
to turn over a new leaf by instituting
universal transfer system on all its
lines. man ought to be able to ride
between any two points in the cities of
Omaha or South Omaha for one fare
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
Democracy Holds the Sack.

AS long as the democratic party is made
refuge for the disappointed republicans
and populists it will experience desartions.
IN nine cases out of ten these men are
cured and return to their old political or
ganlzations. The democrats not only fail
to make permanent gains, but in panderlng
TO TINS transient membership they drive off
many OF their most substantial adherents
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Wireless telegraphy is evidently in
working order between Omaha and
South Omaha. The gamblers every
once in n while receive n message to
close up ana the promptness with which
the message is delivered 10 all places
Interested is n testimonial to the ac-
curacy and speed of the systcm.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

When Omaha takes its inventory for
the year it will show "A record of growth
and Improvement which will compare
favorably with that of any previous
year The year 1899 has been year Of
progress in this community.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
Railroads Want TbeIr sbnrc

BOSIOn IieTaId.
IT is not surprising to learn that the rail-
roads of the country are trying to make a
material and permanent advance in freight
rates. Everything is going up nowadays
and the railroads are paying nearly double
the price for their steel rails compared with
the prices of little over a year ago. Ad-
Vancing prices in one direction ultimately
mean an advance all along the line.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
theories in Times CrucibIc.

The argument Of the silverites three years
ago was that If the gold standard was main
tanned the currency of the country would be
contracted, money would appreciate and be-
come scarce, the rate Of interest would in
crease, and every interest would suffer. In
stead of that the volume of currency has
increased largely, and instead of money be-
ing scarce and dear, it is more abundant, and
interest is lower than ever hafnre
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

The government of Omaha is blocked
out upon pattern big enough for city
of 100000 population. If One-half the
unnecessary taX-eating machinery of
city and county governments could be
Topped off it would be of benefit to the
people at large and to the taxpayers
I'm nnrticulnr
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

If Mr.. Hitchcock does not want to
take the whole step of returning to the
republican party at once perhaps he
might make start by joining the un-
Patriotic league
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

The Michigan legislature called in
special session, should at once quaran-
tine against the grand jury, which in
dicted several of its members for
crooked work committed at the last ses-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Holiday crowds of Christmas shoppers
are said this year to exceed anything
that has been known in this city. An
inspection of the crowd, too, will con-
vince anyone that it represents all
classes of the community and that the
prevailing prosperity is not confined TO
a fau
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

That sting of ingratitude has not re-
tired from active business, but is simply
resting on the shelf preparatory to re-
newed operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

The promptness with which Speaker
Henderson has promulgated the house
committee charmanships stamps him as
business speaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
source of an Allegation.


The intimation that George Washington
was penurious in money matters probably
arose from the fact that he was obliged to
pay dues to so many secret societies.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County. S.:
George r. Tzscnuck, secretary of The zee
Publishing company, being duly sworn;
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee. printed during
the month of November, 1899, was as tol-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

The Bee is of opinion that the boys
of Omaha have vested rights that the
park board is bound to respect. These
boys are clamoring for better ice in the
park lakes, which need To be flooded
frequently. We make this suggestion
primarily on behalf of the boys, see
ondariIy in the interest of merchants
who sell skates for Christmas gifts, and
lastly out of Il sense of sOlcltude for the
welfare of the street railway company.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

John Bull is doubtless now willing TO
admit that he didn't know the smooth
Boer gun was loaded when he pulled the
trigger.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

At last reports the British navy was
still intact. Whether this is due to the
fact that the Transvaal has no navy is
not stated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

General Butler will take well earned
vacation for rest and recreanon-lhaI Is
putting 1t politely.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Cleveland Plain Dealer; Say never
heard two men hold such exactly opposite
views on the same point Who are they?"
! professional medical experts
fault lt-tindng disposition for anything on
earth"
You don't understand me; if things went
you ever saw"
Detroit Journal: In the millennium, we
suppose, lawyers fees will have become so
large that it will be cheaper to obey the
| laws than not.
| Chicago Times Herald: "You see" ex-
planned the detective who had just slipped
up on a case, "in novels the criminal al
ways does his work the way the detective
figures it out, and in real life he is likely to
do 1t some other way.
indianapolis Journal That palmst said
my hand indicated talent for fine needle
work"
do you sew much?"
NO any woman who is clever enough to
sew is clever enough to get out of it,
Philadelphia Record; Frankleigh-want
to borrow a hundred from me! You must
be cracked.
Borrows-No; but I'm broke.
Chicago Post: Sir" she said when he
GomPiained con an & OF the dncessant ss piano play
That may be true, madam" he replied.
II will have to hear some in order to find
out"
indianapolis Journal: Daughter, are you
engaged to that young Mr. Skiggs. who
comes every EVENING""
oh pa what makes you think sop
We'll, when he leaves here at half-past
ten his chrysanthemum looks worn to a
frazzle."
Washington Star: "Are you sure he
truly loves you?" asked the fair girls con-
fidante.
"Absolutely."
"Of course. he would say he does"
Yes But when he sits down and lets
father talk to him by the hour about pro-
lection and IL to |. I'm sure he tells the
truth
Chicago Tribune: Young Bridegroom
Darling, | think | should like to take your
little brother with us to Niagara Falls
Bride-How kind that would be of you,
Harry!
Young Bridegroom-Yes. I should like to
push him over them.
Heroes.
Chicago Record.
We've heard lot of boastng for recent
year or two
About the man behind the gun, and all that
he can do;
But now, right in the winter time, with
Christmas trees in sight,
The nan behind the bundle is a perfect
hearts delight.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Eastern wool buyers are all over the
west contracting for the clip of next
year at prices in advance of those paid
for the last years crop. The movement
Is such IA widespread one as to attract
attention and many growers who
month ago would have been glad to sell
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
Afraid to Let Go.

Il am holding my position" telegraphed
General Methuen. 1t Is understood that the
man who caught the bear by the tail did the
same thing
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

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South Omaha: City Hall BulldlnS'
Twenty-ffth and " Streets.
Council Bluffs: 10 Pearl Street.
Chicago: 1910 Unity Building.
New York: Temple Court.
Washington: sol Fourteenth Street.
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

The mayor of South Omaha has made
fair proposition to the taxpayers of
South Omaha, offering to let them name
man for chief of police whom the
mayor may appoint with view to rid
ding the city of dlsreputable characters.
Nothing more could be asked. The tax
payers should act upon the suggestion
without delay. Present conditions are
intolerable. With a fearless and compe-
tent chief of police criminals would i'm
mediately cvacuate that bustllng little
citN.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Mabini, Filipino, now a prisoner in the
hands of General Otis, is reported in the
official dispatches as having been the head
and front of the insurrection. This seemingly
sudden rise to prominence among their fell
lows OF all the insurgents now being cap
tured by Otis who have never been heard of
before may be accounted for, perhaps, by
the fact that the censorship was once so
strict that none of the natives were prom
inent
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19
BREEZY LINES.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Say. I never
heard two men hold such exactly opposite
views on the same point Who are they?"
professional medical experts"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Detroit Journal: In the millennium we
suppose lawyers fees will have become so
large that it will be cheaper to obey the
laws than not.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Chicago Post: Sir" she said when he
complained Of the incessant piano play
ing, you have no ear for music"
That may be true, madam" he replied.
II will have to hear some in order to find
out"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Chicago Times Herald: "You see" ex-
planned the detective who had just slipped
up on a case. "in novels the criminal al
ways does his work the way the detective
figures 1t out and in real life he is likely to
do II some other way"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

engaged to that young Mr.. Skiggs, who
comes every EVENING"
'Oh, pa, what makes you think so?'
We'll, when he leaves here at half-past
ten his chrysanthemum looks worn to
FRAGILE"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Chicago Record: II wouldn't have your
fault finding disposition for anything on
earth"
You don't understand me: If things went
to suit me I'd be the most amiable man
you ever saw "
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Philadelphia Record: Frankeigh--Want
to borrow a hundred from me! You must
be cracked.
Borrows-NO; but I'm broke.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Chicago Tribune: Young Bridegroom
Darling, / think | should like to take your
little brother with us to Niagara Falls.
Bride-How kind that would be of you,
Harry,
Young Bridegroom-Yes. I should like to
push him over them.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

indianapolis Journal: THAT palmist said
my hand indicated talent for fine needle
work"
do you sew muCh?"
mo: any woman who is clever enough to
sew is clever enough to get out of it,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19

Washington Star: Are you sure he
truly loves you?" asked the fair girls con-
fidante.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-19


"Of course he would say he does
Yes But when he sits down and lets
father talk to him by the hour about pro-
lection and 10 to /, I'm sure he tells the
truth"