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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The isthmaian canal commission has
made its report in which it favors the
Nicaragua route as the most practical
although it will cost several million dol
lars more to complete it, The route
will be shorter than via Panama by
about 400 to 500 miles between San
Francisco and important ports on
the Atlantic. The aggregate cost OF
construction will be more than 5000 900,
0O0. They figure on depth Of 30 feet
and bottom width of 100 feet. 1t will
require from eight to ten years to com
plete the work. 1t will be 1856 miles
from ocean to ocean and will take about
33 hours for vessel to pass through.
The proposed canal will allow the
passage of the largest ocean vessels. II
is q gigantic work, but Yankee push,
pluck and ingenuity can accomplish
the task.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

j. Sterling Morton's Conservative is
very we'll pleased with the appointment
of DIR. Teal to the superintendency of
the Norfolk hospital for the insane.
That paper commenting on the appoint
ment, says: "If Governor Dietrich ap-
points as good men for all offices as
Frederick Teal, of Omaha, his superin-
tendent of the hospital for the insane at
Norfolk, the people will have slight
cause for complaint. In this appoint.
ment due consideration was given to
merit and special fitness. Doctor Teal
is young man, scientifically equipped
for hissposition and was highly recon.
mended for the place by the medical
men Of Omaha. Governor Dietrich will
in the end accomplish much more, polit.
ically, for his administration by contin.
uing to exercise the same kind of dis
elimination in appointments than he
could by following the example of hit
predecessor, who made party loyalty
alone the basis for political preference
An honest, efficient, and competent ad
ministration would prove wonderfully
effective argument among the people o.
this state for the continuation of Gov
ernor Dietrich's administration. Give
US bright, capable, efficient educator
for the Blind Institute
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

Great Britain is in need Of more
money and will probably be compelled
to borrow IL from the United States.
The old mother country is undoubtedly
great but when in need of money she
has to get 1t where she can and the large
heap Of gold is now within Brother
Jonathan's domains. 1t hasn't been so
long since opposite conditions prevailed,
but they nre not likely to be 80 again
This country has the resources and the
gold and it will be surprising If it's
wealth doe, not increase rather than
diminish.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

What is to be done with Bryan is n
question now agitatine the minds of
many politicians. The democrats who
have persistently avered that his poll
cies mean defeat do not want him and
the populists do not want, him al
though there is no question but that he
is more of a populist than democrat.
The gentleman will probably settle the
question himself when the time comes
In the meantime it will afford some
opportunity for political gossip to con-
lecture as to where he will land He
has been very quiet since the late dis
aster but is likely to arouse and prove
quite lively atom before the bate OF
1904 is on.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The st. Louis Globe Democrat has
figures proving mighty growth in re-
publicanism in the transmississippi
states. Official returns from Is states
including six in this region give McKin.
ley total Of 3,538,122, against 1894
542 in 1896, and Bryan 1921 ,7l9, against
2.937 ,3O6 in 1896. The republican gain
in the 10 states is Al ,5SS and the demo-
cratic loss is 1851, a net republican
gain of 81, 1877. This gain comes entirely
from states west of the Mississippi.
The net republican gain in Missouri is
20, 9O7; in Nebraska, 81 1888; in Arkan-
sas, 36,349 in Oregon, II, 100; in Wyo.
ming, 1872 and in Utah, 53,173. The
total republican gain in the six transmits
sissippi states reported officially is 147,'
729, Mckinley gaining 71.617 and
Bryan losing 76,112. 1t is remarkable
reputation of Bryanism in the regior
that gave it birth.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07
TELEGRAMs TERsELY TOLD.

Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson, dramat-
ist and literary critic, died in Rome.
Roy NJ. Chamberlain has been ap-
pointed collector of internal revenue,
district of Hawaii.
The Amalgamated Association of
Meat Cutters and Butchers workmen,
in session at Cleveland, elected NJ
Donnelly of Omaha president.
w. J. Zahl, who kidnapped his two
children at Amigo, Wis, has been
placed in Jail at Wausau and the chill
dren have been returned to their
mother.
M. Schnaebele, whose Imprisonment
by the Germans at Metz in 1887 nearly
led to war between France and Ger
many, died at Nancy Wednesday Of
apoplexy.
Fire destroyed the structural iron
works of Mesker & Co. and Lowen-
that's commission house at Evansville.
Loss. $4,000. Fireman GOttleib Sur
beck was killed by falling wall
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

Since the returns are all in it is quite
interesting to review some Of the pre-.
election prophecies of the fusionlsts.
Away back in 1896, April 3Oth, Senator
Allen read the handwriting on the wall
and on the floor of the senate pronounced
the doom Of the republican party as fol.
lows: "In 1900 the republican party.
detected and broken as result of prom.
ises unfultilled and expectations un.
realized, will disappear, never, in my
Judgement, to reappear on the horizon
Of national politics again. In 1900, as
sure as the sun shines, as sure as there
is God in Israel and loyalty in the
hearts Of the American people, the re-
publican party will go out of power ant
it will be deader politically than Julius
Caeser has been declared to be in thi,
chamber, for all time" The senator
evidently had badly mixed horoscope
and what he read to be the republican
party must in reality have been the fu
sionists. With this correction the prog
nosticatiion reads quite accurately.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07
TWO TRAMPs' TRAGIC END.

One Murdered and Dragged on to Track,
the Other Stabs Himself When Caught.
De Soto, Mo-, Dec. 6.-Two unknown
men lie dead at Blackwell, Mo-. the
result of murder and suicide.
Last night the men, supposed to be
tramps, asked permission to sleep in
the boiler room of G. V. Segar's saw
mill. One of the men was about so
years of age and the other about 20.
Early this morning the young man was
found dead on the railroad track with
his skull crushed and part Of his cloth
ing missing. 1t was evident that he
had been murdered in the sawmill and
dragged to the railroad track and laid
across the rails. A posse of citizens
started in search of his companion.
who was caught about five miles out
and brought back to the scene Of the
murder. When accused Of the murder
the old man drew knife and stabbed
himself in the heart, death resulting
instantly.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

San Francisco to Hawaii and Manila is
favored.
Authority is wanted for an increase
in the standing army to 100000 men, II
necessary and argument is made that II
is necessary although the increase Ii
likely to be largely of native troops in
the Philippines, Cuba and Porto RICO.
The requests of the secretary of the
navy for new vessels, more officers and
men and statue to A dmiral Porter are
recommended to be granted. A plea is
also made for the establishment Of q
national naval reserve and grade OF
vice admiral.
A reapportion of representatives IN
accordance with the new census is rec.
commended.
Many other questions of national i'm.
portance are handled in mastery
manner and program for congress is
outlined that will require the thought.
full and earnest consideration Of mem
bers during the time it is in session,
with small opportunity for idleness.
The message is concluded with the
very important recommendation that
economy be exercised in regard to the
appropriation Of public funds.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The following from the Omaha Daily
News is n pretty strong recommended
ton of one of McKinley's cabinet Of
ficers, coming rs it does from an inde-
pendent journal when the heat Of politi.
cal battle has died away: Secretary
Hay continues his highly successful ef.
forts to give the United States a com.
manding position in the Chinese con.
cert. His course has been misunder.
stood in the United States and wilfully
misrepresented abroad, but it remains
the most humane, as well rs the most
practical among the many proposals."
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07
EXPELLED FOR TURF FRAUD.
Board of Review Investigates Extrsord-
Innrx Case of InkInp ai RmahXille.

Board OF Review Investigates Fxtrsord-
mary Case of Faking at Rushviile.
Chicago. Dec. 6.-rhe board of re-
view of the American Trotting asso-
citation yesterday investigated one OF
the most extraordinary turf frauds
ever perpetrated and at the close of
the inquiry issued an edict of expul-
sion against the following persons, all
residents of Rushville, Ind: w. A.
Jones, James Williams, w. J. Wilson,
Harry Jones, John Sail w. w. WIZ
son. J. s. Vance, j. ID. Hiner, @. f.
VANCE. G. Il. Lore and II. f. Scudder.
The offense for which these people
were put outside the pale of reputable
turfdom Is the taking" of an entire
day of alleged trotting and pacing over
the Rushvile track on Sept. 16. 1879,
procuring the admission of summaries
of the same in the official records or
the association. as well as the Year
Book. and then selling and otherwise
making use for gain of tie horses al
legged to have made fast records on the
day in question.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07
LOP OFF $4,000, 900.
WAYS and Means Committee Agree on Bill
of Reductions In War Tax--Abol-
ish Revenue Stamps.

washington. Dec. 6.-Chairman
Payne of the ways and means commit
tee yesterday introduced a bill reduc-
ing tie taxation under the war reVe-
nue. act after the Republican mem
bers of the committee had agreed on
the form of the measure and the arti-
cles to receive the reduction of tax.
1t is intended to have the full commit
tee act on the bill today and to put
it through the house before Christmas.
The bill provides an aggregate reduc-
tion estimated at $40,000,34S.
The estimated reductions in detail,
as given out by Payne. are as follows:
Beer, 50, S32. .712; cigars, $31S9,764; spe-
cial taxes (section p, commercial
brokers. S13S.2S1; custom house brok-
ers, $S,167; circuses, S11,744; theaters,
S4717S: exhibitions. not otherwise pro-
vided. SS4,21S; total special tax, $2S1.-
3s9. Schedule A--Bank checks. ST.
10000; certificates of deposit, S2oo,-
600: drafts, inland, S500.OO0: promis-
sorry notes, S3.5OO.O00; postal orders.
s6O2, 900; foreign bills of exchange,
$4,000; export bills Of lading. $780,
600; express receipts. $1,000; telephone
messages S315,OOO bonds of indem-
nifty. S25O.OOO; certificates other than
of profits. $2OO.OoO: charter party $780,
| 600: broker contracts. 100000; con-
veyances, S3OOO.OOO; telegraph dis
patches. 100000: insurance. $1,000
600: leases s2OO.OOO; mortgages, $780,
600: passage tickets, 100000; power
of attorney, 100000; protests. $4,000;
warehouse receipts. S250,000: total
schedule A, $22242,OOO. Schedule b
S4.54s, ,2S3; less wines, $6OO,OOO-
S3. 94S. .266; legacies. charitable. etc..
| ShOO 600. grand total, S4OOOO.34S.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The additional crime of transmitting
yellow tever is now laid up against the
pestiferous mosquito. The action OF
drilling into persons epidermis is an
ample death warrant but when the little
brute injects yellow fever virus along
with its drill it is carrying matters q
little too far and if it can be sentenced
to death before the drilling experiment
begins there will be few to mourn.
They are not distributing much yellow
fever in this part of the country thess
days but the coming generation of the
insects will doubtless be made to suffer
Just the same.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

One of the first results of Mckinley g
reelection in the Philippines was when
1900 natives laid down their arms and
took the oath of allegiance to the United
States, the oath being administered by a
priest. This was all in one particular
portion Of the island. 1t is confidently
expected that others of the rebels will
not be long in following their example
and the Philippine rebellion will have
passed into history long before Mr.
Bryan will have another opportunity te
create paramount" issue.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07
The Presidents Message.


President Mckinley has delivered his
annual message to congress, the sub
stance Of the document being presented
to readers of THE News with today's
issue. AS is usual with the presidents
communications, this is straight to the
point and recommends action on impor.
tant questions confronting this govern.
ment in statesmanlike manner.
A considerable portion Of the docu-
ment is devoted to the Chinese question.
1t is shown that the policy of this gov
ernment has been toward the strength
ening and undermining of the celestial
kingdom, with no idea of landgrabbing
entering therein. Its chief aim seems
to have been to protect its property, the
lives of its citizens and discourage fu-
ture outrages, with the ultimate object
of an open door to trade aud the placing
of China on an equality with modern
nations where all people of whatever
sect or nationality are safe to go and
come as they choose in times of peace.
The president favors a suggestion of
the Belgian government looking toward
the control of the liquor traffic with un.
civilized peoples. This suggestion will
undoubtedly receive the approval of all
temperate people.
Some action to prevent lynchings il
also favored.
Action 10 king toward the early com
pletion Of an interocesnic canal is urged
such action to be of a character tha
will remove existing objections.
The Philippine question is reviewed
at length and disposition is shown Il
continue the present policy in thos,
islands until congress shall have mad,
other plans. The rights of self govern
ment in the islands shall be extended
as rapidly as possible, the purpose bein,
to give the reins of governments into tn,
hands of the natives whenever they lay
down their arms and give evidence O
an ability to make and administer law
in accordance with a civilized idea
Until the rebellion shall cease the gov
ernment will, as in the past, be largel,
military.
The president favors legislation t,
preserve just and amicable Commercial
relations with foreign countries and tn
extension of the principle of reciprocity
A reduction of $50. .OOO, 900 in interna
revenue taxes is advocated, which vii
undoubtedly be made SO that the masse
will receive the benefit. A cable fron
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07
STOCK SHOW CROWDED.
Maddened Bull Causes q Panic Among
the Spectators.

Maddened bull Causes ianlc A"Ouk
the Spectators.
Chicago, Dec. Ga maddened bull
that had escaped from his keepers
while being driven from the judges
ring yesterday at the international
live stock exposition caused panic
among several thousand spectators.
When the animal gained his freedom
he lowered his head and made straight
for the crowd. In the wild scramble
for safety three men and little girl
were unable to get out Of the way and
were thrown to the ground by the in
furiated beast. None were seriously
injured, however, and the bull was
captured by cowboys before he could
do any further damage.
The attendance at the exposition was
enormous and it was estimated that
during the day between $4,000 and
10000 persons passed through the
gates.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07
Madison county stands seventh in the

Madison county stands seventh in the
increase Of population in the state since
the census of 1890. That year the
population Of the county was
1869. The census this year shows
it's population to be 1876. an increase
of S,307. It's population in 1880 was
$3.50. Madison, with q number of
other agricultural counties, has kept the
state from showing decrease in popu.
lation. In padded districts and western
counties there has been a falling of
from the record Of 1880. Fifty-fiye
counties show total increase in popula.
tion of 81, 1928. Thirty five counties, con.
tanning most Of the more densely popu,
lated districts show decrease of 7S, ,299
The net increase FOR the state is there
fore but s,62S, as shown by the census
II the truth had been told 10 years agt
there would have been a much larger
increase. The returns also show tha
the Third congressional district is tn,
largest in the state in the matter O.
population, the figures beipg 2l4,Ol9
The Sixth district, largest in area, is tn,
smallest in population, containing 1874,
1865 people. 1t is therefore possible tina
the districts will be rearranged Blu
for the padded returns of the largel
cities in 1890 Nebraska would hav,
good showing. The figures show tha
northeast Nebraska is growing rapidly
the people realizing that it is one of tn,
best districts of the state. 1t is tn,
garden spot of the west and bound I,
advance.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The Gordon Journal has some items
that indicate that the wire trust, the oil
trust and the sugar trust are not the
only pebbles on the beach" They are
as follows: "A member of the hay
trust was in town the other day, selling
a medium grade of upland hay for IS OC
ton. Talk about salt trusts and sugar
trusts, did You ever see anything that
beat the hay trust? A farmer was
in town the other day with load OF
hay and q town COW swiped few cuds,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The New York Journal says of Presi.
dent McKinley's annual address: 1.-The
showing Of the message is one to make
Americans proud of their country, not.
withstanding the European talk Of
'feebleness' and 'vacillation' by the
United States" Now if the World.
Herald would say something sensible
and patriotic there might yet be some
hope for democracy.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

John r. Hays made the best race of
the four defeated republican candidates
for cong. ess in this state. Robinson
winning by only l75 plurality. In the
fourth district the fusionists won by
GOT plurality, in the fifth by 354 while
in the big sixth Kinkaid only lacked POS
votes of beating Neville, the fusionist
In the first and second districts Burket,
and Mercer, republicans, won easily by
pluralities of 1901 and l47o respectively
Pierce Call.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

Another step has been taken toward
the building of the Nicaraguan canal,
Secretary Hay having signed treaty
with the minister Of that government
whereby all the rights and privileges
necessary are granted. At last it is
becoming evident that the passage
round the Horn" will become ancient
history. 1t is long step forward in
the development of this country and
the advantages to trade and commerce
will be marked.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The democratic governor OF Mime.
sofa has ignored Chas. A. Towne and
offered the senatorship made vacant by
the death Of Cushman X. Davis to
Loren w. Collins, republican. The
appointment is only good for a shor,
time as Senator Davis successor will be
elected by the incoming legislature
Nevertheless Mr.. Towne would probably
have appreciated the honor of seat in
the senate, if only for short time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

Dick Croker has been mp against it"
himself. Upon his arrival in England
the Tammanv chieftan was assessed
5000 for the privilege of visiting that
country, this being an income tax on
500, 900 levied on account of the Boel
war. 1t is supposed that his victims in
New York will smile to themselves and
feel like asking How do you like it
D6ck pD
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

being $474 Jos, 1886. Under republican
policies the gold coin in the country
has increased at the rate Of about $780,
00o, 900 n year u With a.record like this
to look back upon four years hence 1t
will be utterly useless for the opponents
Of that party to present albusiness.prop.
osition to the people with any hope that
IL will receive favorable consideration.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

A Connecticut millionaire, Robert M.
Bruce of Greenwich, must be an entirely
original person. He recently appeared
before the board Of assessors of that
town and asked that his assessment be
increased SO per cent. 1t is understood
that all millionaires there will be- raised
in the same proportion. If this fad
would strike the wealthy people in all
parts of the country there would be
cause for rejoicing in many a state and
bailiwick.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

Senator Hanna has again declined to
be a candidate for president in 1904 and
announces his intention of retiring from
politics on the expiration Of his sena-
torial term, MIR. Hanna has more than
once demonstrated that he is q sensible
man and that he does not want to be
burdened with the responsibilities of the
presidency in his old age, is not his leas,
sensible conclusion.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The Chambers Bugle is Of the opinion
that about the only position which has
not been offered Mr.. Bryan is the presi-
dency of the United States. On the
contrary this "sit" has been emphatic.
ally refused him.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The World. Herald talks of "the men
who own and control congress" 1t
was quite clearly demonstrated about Il
month ago that the people own and con-
troll congress and not papers like the
World. Herald and politicians of the
same brand. That is what hurts.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

Say, when talking about Christmas
gifts, perhaps the folks at home would
appreciate years subscription to THE
News above anything. 1t would be a
constant reminder of your thoughtful.
ness and convey to them items Of inter
est with each issue. Call early and
avoid the rush.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

There is not much question but that a
couple Of republicans will be elected to
represent Minnesota in the United
States senate. That party only has
about 80 majority OH joint ballot, and
two senators to elect.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The price of eggs is also showing an
upward tendency and if the thing con.
tinues bombardment of decayed her
fruit may be deemed an honor rathe,
than disgrace-that is il the price is
any object.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

Farmers in parts of California are dis.
couraged about their beet crops. For
several seasons past they have been hav-
ing failuresiowing to lack Of rain, some
reporting that they have not received
enough to pay for cultivation. Under
the present contract Nebraska is likely
to again take first rank as sugar beet
producing state.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

There appears to be some prosperity
for the laborer in California. The
Chino Valley Champion reports scare.
ity of help to pick and market the
ripeniug orange crop.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The mayor Of Grand Island has ex-
amined a number of alleged small pox
cases about that city and officially an.
nOunces that, with but one exception,
they are nothing but the common, ordi-
nary itch. Governor-elect Dietrich
will undoubtedly lend his testimony tc
the fact that the itch is prevalent in the
HtAte
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

During the campaign just closed the
citizens of Pawnee county were deter.
mined to get at the foundation of the
fusion stories in circulation concerning
Mr.. Dietrich and delegation of min.
listers was sent to Hastings to ascertain
the truth. Pawnee county gave Mr.
Dietrich a plurality of 472 votes, which
will readily indicate the results Of the
investigation.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

The Omaha News has it that when
drunk n Frenchman wants to dance, a
German to sing, Spaniard to gamble,
an Englishman to eat, an Irishman to
fight aud an American to make a speech.
With this to guide all you have to do to
determine mans nationality is to get
him drunk and mark his characteristics.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1900-12-07

IL is said that the turkey population
was reduced by 5000, 600 Oh account of
Thanksgiving. The population will be
still further depleted it not practically
nnnihilated about Christmas time.