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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

The railroad managers have decided
they will not furnish the Interstate
Commerce commission with the data
concerning rebates paid to favored ship
pers. A short time ago. in a moment
OF frankness, the managers let out
several facts regarding these trans
actions. but they now realize that. like
the parrot. they have talked too much.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Is it a leak in the county attorneys
Office or in the sherif's Officer That is
the question that is disturbing the peace
of mind of the people who have been
swearing out search warrants for raids
to unearth gambling utensils hat have
repeatedly failed to m~aterialize. Moth
ing short of an investigating committee
to locate the leak will clear up the mys-
ferry.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Some of the women complaining
about the manner in which customs
officers handle their private baggage
on returning from trips abroad might
get a suggestion about avoiding tie
difficulty in the action Of Mrs. Hunting
ton. who had an honest manifest Of her
belongings all ready for the inspectors.
1t almost took the breath away from
the officers and cost considerable money,
but it saved annoyance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Gable reports indicate there may be
trouble between Turkey and Bulgaria
owe the responsibility for the kidnapping
Of Miss Stone. In view OF the an
nounced determination Of the United
States to hold the country responsible
to a strict accountability for the out
rage. both are anxious to get out from
under. II It takes as long TO settle
this controversy as 1t does other Ques-
lions at issue with Turkey no n Of the
present generation need worry to any
great extent
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
Consumers File a Kick.
Portland Oregonian.

Free trade in pulp and lower duties on
paper-this is the American Publishers as
sociation tariff proposal. and It is the fair
est yet promulgated by any industry. We
rave plenty Of plans for free raw materials
and high duties on finished product, and
reciprocity on somebody else's goods in
exchange for favors to mine The differ
ence in the case of paper is that for ono
we hear from the consumer instead Of the
tarin-begRar.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Collector Iyey, Of the port Of Una
laska, has succeeded In creating quite a
ripple by writing a bombastic letter to
the Treasury department. II his friends
viii keep a lookout they will probably
be disappointed to discover that in a
short time there win not be even a bub-
BILE to mark the spot where Ivey once
fourished.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

All the other members OF the South
Omaha Board of Education indicted by
the late grand jury are anxious to try
an escape by the LOechner loop. This
loop promises TO become as famous in
SITS own small way as the much-discussed
1oop at Santiago.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
One Tide Reversed.
PhiIadelphia Record.

Although the United States supply bread
stuffs to practically the entire civilized
world, the nation cannot raise potatoes
enough for the requirements Of it's own
people. Since November / last there have
been brought here from foreign countries
nearly 1000. 900 bushels Of potatoes, sub
stantially all Of which were absorbed by
requirements. The duty on po-
tatoes is rs cents per bushel-a blood tar,
II there ever was one.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Senator Bailey failed to rise to his op-
pOrtunity when Prince Henry visited the
upper house Of congress. 1t would
undoubtedly have interested the royal
visitor much more IL the Texan had
demonstrated how hard he could kick a
screen door instead OF making an ordi-
nary speech.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

A bottle Of fine old wine from Bor-
neaux" has been donated to the Douglas
County Democracy for the occasion of
the unwilling and christening Of It's new
piano. There is no danger, however,
that the wine will be wasted on the
piano.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

The Greek Indians who have been
making the trouble recently in Indian
territory have been sentenced to terms
In prison. This is certainly a more
humane method Of making good Indians
than the old plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

The periodical mail weighing. which
determines the contract price for carry
Ing the mails IN the railroads OF this
division. is about to be pulled on. Com
plants about delays In the mails for the
next few weeks will all be explained on
the score Of Interruptions. by the mall
Weighers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

ton. His statement shows further that
all the talk about funding bonds to
up overlaps is without fOunda-
ton. While the city's finances present
several knotty problems, they are in
much better shape than they have been
at most times.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

If Prince Henry's digestion is not
ruined by the round Of dinners. he win
undoubtedly take home with him pleas
ant memories Of his visit to this coun-
try.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

And now Governor Savage has been
complimented with the presidency of the
state irrigation congress in session at
Sterling. Colo. They can't keep Ne
braska away from the front.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Prince Henry has run the gauntlet of
the men who WELD the pen and come
"a unscathed. The men who WELD the
sword can have no terrors for him now.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

The attorney general has rendered an
opinion to the effect that the assessors
may gather crop and other statistics
at the time Of making the annual as
sessment. In some counties they have
done this in years past but in only a
few instances have the statistics been
complete. These figures would be Of
great value to Nebraska II they could
only be honestly gathered. Facts, backed
by official statistics, available for pur-
poses Of advertising the state, have been
lamentably scarce in the past. and just
now when the tide Of immigration is
setting toward the west Nebraska is
paying the penalty. II the assessors
only Will. they can remedy this de
hciency and probably most of them
would do so If the county clerks would
impress the value OF it upon them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
TIME roR A 70 ACT

The situation as just developed In
Council Bluffs, where efforts are being
openly made to prevent the entrance of
the Chicago Great Western, upon whose
completion to the Missouri river we
were confidently counting, demands the
attention Of Omaha's business interests.
The advent Of the Chicago Great West
ern as an addition to Omaha's railway
facilities would unquestionably serve to
enlarge materially the trade territory IN
which Omaha is the dominant factor.
Without respect to the possible effect an
other and direct line to Chicago would
have on the other Chicago-Omaha roads,
the local traffic alone would constitute
an advantage worth while striving for.
From the latest developments the con-
clusion is forced that a combination
has been formed among the other
through lines to head off the Great
Western by preventing it from acquiring
the necessary terminal facilities. Should
the existing roads succeed In this effort
wen temporarily, it would bode no good
to Omaha If our commercial ~organiza-
tons are alive to their interests they will
exert themselves at once TO the extent
Of their influence and do all they can to
bring this new road into our city.
The Great Western seems anxious to
build into Omaha, asking neither subsidy
nor concession, and certainly should
have every encouragement to carry out
its plan. 1t is time for Omaha 30 act
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Chicago proposes to grade the price OF
milk according to It's richness. When
this is done the value of a good pump
will be considerably decreased
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

It is up to the Jacksonian club to take
q fall out Of the Douglas County
Democracy by improvising some kind Of
a blowout that viii beat the plano
christening. with something stronger
than Bordeaux on the side.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

South Carolina has recalled the invi-
tation extended to President Roosevelt
to present a sword TO one of its sons.
The president will survive
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
A Long FeIt Want.
netrnit Fra prnan

Mr.. Bryan thinks the democratic party
needs issues. h republican party is in
better shape. 1t VIII ave a winning issue
al long as Mr.. Bryan is leading the demo-
Gratis.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
Evidence of Assimilation.
Baltimore American.

BaItimore American.
1t is hard to see on what grounds the ex-
mayor Of San Francisco asserted that the
Chinese do not assimilate, after Minister
WI, on their meeting In New York. told
him to go away back of the earth and sit
down.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
Qualifications CIcverIy shown.
Chicago News

Miss Roosevelts dexterity in welding the
silver axe at the christening of the kaiser's
yacht should entitle her to an honorary
membership in the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

cago RscOrd-Herald.

When a sovereign state bumps against q
combination OF railway companies It gen.
orally fnds out that It isn't as sovereign
as It might be.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
POINTED


Philadelphia Press: Indeed. Mr.. Goodeigh
lage gossip. -
rs he, truly?'' we asked.
yes. Why, he often gives away cloth
ing before 1t is completely worn out
Detroit Free Press: you girls think OF
nothlng but gowns to display to the best
advantage the figures you've got"
Not always. Some OF us think OF gowns
mat VIII display to the best advantage the
hgures we'd like to have"
Boston Pilot: Beggar-Help me. mister.
L haven't a cent ter me name.
Crusty Man-Huh! That's exactly how
much 1 had when l started in life and I'm
well on now. Let me congratulate YOU on
your bright future.
Judge: Mabel-I've Just got some proofs
from tne photographer, Which do you like
.Bessie-The profile view is the better
Philadelphia Press: Anyone who wears
one OF our hats" said the fashionable hat
ter. is bound to be marked for a gentle
AIR said Wicks, 1.-THE hat doffs itself
automatically in the 7presenceoof women,
Chicago Tribune: Girlf with the Gibson
that mop OF hair on Kate Huckleberry's
head Is her own She wears a switch.
Some day I'm going to ask her hairdresser
Girl with the Julia MarIowe Dimple-
You'd better ask her dentist"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

OF course, the World-Herald was 30 be
expected to come to the defense of Bully
Tillman.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28
srArEMENr or CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County, sat
George 3. Tzschuck, secretary OF The Bee
PUBLISHING Company, being duly sworn,
complete copies Of The Daily. Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month OF january, 1D&. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

GEO. b. TZSCHUCk.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day OF February, A. D.,
AGO.. NJ. b. HUNGATE,
CSeal.) Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-28

Judge: Mabel-I've Just got some proofs
from the photographer, Which do you like
the best?
.Bessie-The profile view is the better
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27

Two members of the Chicago Stock
exchange Went to restaurant for
luncheon, u after hasty glance at
the bill of fure each announced what
he wanted. aga
I'm for q fried bass said one.
Ditto said the other. waitress,
two fried bass. please
In a few minutes the two bass on a
platter and two plates were placed on
the table. One bass was larger than
the other. and tile fnancier before
whom the platter had been placed
calmly passed the smaller bass to his
companion.
Now ! call that a$downright mean
trick!V said the man who received the
smaller bass.
What is q mean trick?y
ttWhy. to give me the smaller bass
and keep the big one for yourself"
What would you have, done IL you
had been serving the fish,
should certainly have given you
the larger one"
We'll, in that case i should have had
the larger one. I've got it now. What
o do yol wantg,
The argument did not seem convinc-
ing. but at the moment the other man
was unable to find a satisfactory an
sWer to it.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
Fake Fortune Teliers,

az I
A coupleof Italian. or gypsy fortune,
.tellers were doing the town Monday
and Tuesday by attempting to
tell the fortune Of any a who
would cover their palm with silver.
Their way of doing the public is to
go into a business house and ask for
two pieces of silver to be laid in the
palm of their hand and for this they
will tell your fortune. In some cases
two so cent pieces were laid in the
shining palm and Immediately the
fine Italian hand OF the woman closed
over the coin.5 Instead of relieving
the mind Of the individual Of what
his fortune was to be they walked
out Of the store and the investor
was at liberty to guess his own for
tune. The fakirs worked their
scheme successfully at Kimball for a
day or two andfwere then forced to
leave town. They were able to pick
up a few dollars here, but only in one
case did they keep the money, as the
others say the game Immediately
and made the women give up the
money.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
A sacred Chinese Cain.

One Of the coins of the Chinese Err
peror Kanghifis very much sought aft
er by the Chinese, who use it in max.
ing rings for the finger. 1t is slightly
different from the other cash Issued
under the am emperor in the form Of
one of the characters thatsindicate the
regnal period. The C~hinesefcall it ..I1c-;
han cash." the word Lo-han being 9
transcript in Chinese characters Of the
Sanskrit word .Arhan, venerable"
the name applied to the eighteen ut
PENDANTS of Buddha. who are frequent
" seen ranged along the two sides Of
she principal halls In Buddhist tenn
pies.
The tradition is that while the en-
peror was Intimately associated with
European missionaries he became im-
'bued with a feeling of contempt for
Buddhism and illustrated this phase.
of his faith by having a set of eighteen
brass Lo-han3 images melted down and
cast into cash. This brass is said to
contain a considerable portion of gold;
hence the demand for the cash.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
sEhen the sporm Tupned.

when the &NOrm YuDMeds
In a little town there dwells a man
Of exceedingly shiftless disposition,
and recently he got his "come-up-ance."
His Wits had borne with his shiftless-
ness for some years. Sometimes she
scolded him sharply, but it had no eff.
feet. So long as he could shuttle down
to the village store and gossip with
other ne'er do wells in the town he did
not care for a sharp tongue.
He never worked. and the wife sup
ported her husband and did the house,
work, cooking good meals for his lazi.
ness to greedily devour. One day he
had a chance to work and did not take
it. His wife heard about it and gave
him a piece of her mind. but he 'eceiv-
ed 1t as stolidly as ever. He VEN down
to the store that morning. Al usual, us
placid and as self satisfied lis ever.
When he returned at noon. a strange
sight greeted his eyes. The house was
empty. bare as Motlie;s Hubbard's cup
board. He went into the bedrooms.
Bedsteads. bureaus. all the furniture.
the curtains. everything had been re-
moved. 1t was the same baroness down
stairs. Hetcrept into the kitchen. hop
ing that there at least he might lind
something comfortable. Here. too, emp
stiness greeted him. but directly in the
center of the floor was u little white
mua and on it III gilt letters We're the
words. Think Of me-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
unimpreaEs.

What kind of ducks are these?" ask
ed the visitor in the pathological de
partment at the museum.
Labrador said the attendant. I'VE
paid $1,000 fol. those two specimens"
GOSH exclaimed the visitor. turn.
ing to his wife. He says they paid
$1,000 for EN-. I've bought finer ducks
for half a dollar many a time. What
have you got 'em in that glass case
for?" lie inquired. addressing the
guide again.
Because they are about the most
notable exhibit we have. Those birds
were shot in 1857. Labrador ducks are
now extinct. 5!5s
He says" exclaimed the. visitor,
turning to his wife once more. they
put 'em in that glass cas- because they
haven't y pleasant odor. And don't
wonder at it. They were shot in 1856"
Chicago Tribune.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
Fans Of the Season.

Fans of rich and rare lace that need
no further adornment, others with their
designs enhanced by a clever distribu-
ton of paillettes, fansEo of silk with me
dallions Of lace, hand painted scenes
of olden times, fans all a wonderful
combination Of tinted gauzes, which
with glistening sequins will fas1liua
some famous design of the periods
Louis XVI. or the empire, are all on
the first rung of prominence. Yet rrorr
these stand out tie more curious spe-
cialties, such as tho fan fantastic
which has the life size head of a favor
lite toy terrier or kitten painted upon it
This is the idea of a well known artist,
and fashionable women are going to
learn very quickly to love to have the
portraits Of their pets presented to
them in this form. s.,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
The Force Of Example.

When we read the life stories Of men
and women. we ourselves participate
to some extent in their own expert
ences. Insensibly we place ourselves
in the situations in which they found
themselves. and the problems which
confronted them seek their solution in
own brains. Their difficulties, their
Standings. their triuinphs. become
personal lessons by which we may
get a wider experience of life than
comes to us in our ordinary avoca,
tons. 80 that when the time comes
when we are called upon for some mo-
mentous decision or to pursue some
special line of conduct we have aIprec-
edent to guide us to the right course
Scottish-American.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
Two strong Reasons.

a certain Scotch minister In a west
highland parish has never yet been
known to permit a stranger to occupy
his pulpit. Lately. however. an Edin-
burgh divinity student was spending a
few days in the parish, and on the Sat
urday he called at the manse and asked
the minister to be allowed to preach
the following day.
My dear young man." said the min.
lister. laying a hand gently on the
young mans shoulder. "gin I lat ye
preach the norm and ye gle a better
sermon than me my fowk wad never
again be satisfied wi my preaching,
and gin ye're nae a better preacher
than me we're n o worth listening tae."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27

aEI4 E~INE hLAEE-
Doctors sometimes give their direc-
lions for taking drugs or other treat
ment in language beyond the compre-
hension of the patient. Occasionally
tragic. but more often amusing. mis-
takes occur thereby. Judge tells one
of the amusing kind. although it might
have been uncomfortable at least.
a small colored girl went to q drug
store and said to the clerk. "Ma nam
my wants some of de h%andsomest dye
We got"
1.-THE handsomestg repeated the
clerk. well. ! don't know. What
does she want 1t for%!"
.She done got de misery in her STUN.
mick. and de doctor say she must dye
1t. and she say if she hab got ter dye
1t she want it a handsome color"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
A Tnb Gown.

&C. 100 -- -AaH AAtA - - 49, Ga ~ tA E A
a tub new word for wash gown OF
pink chambray has its unlined skirt
laid in small box plaits freed below the
knee and trimmed there by two mar
row bands Of pink. light blue and ca
nary plaided gingham. The bodice is
encircled by three or four bands of
this plaid also, all ending on the left
side beneath choux of these three col.
ors in silk. A dainty little square yoke
and choker is of iue lingerie tucking
with a wee touch of lace. The shout
ders are very broad, and the blouse
somewhat full over the belt in front,
the belt being Of the three colors Of the
chouK, simply fastening with a pearl
buckle at the back. Full bishop sleeves
have two bands of the plaid about the
fullest part and then a cuff Of lingerie
tucking snugly buItoned over the wrist
with crocheted buttons.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
How a Spaniard Smokes.

The Spaniards are the most expert
smokers in the world. A spaniard, ac.
cording to an observer who has trav-
eled through Spain and South America.
takes a heavy pull at his cigarette. In
hales it. takes up a wine skin or wine
bottle. pours a half pint down his
throat, holding the vessel a foot from
his mouth and not spilling q drop. and
then with a sigh Of satisfaction closes
his eyes and exhales the smoke from
his Isl and mouth in clouds. He will
also inhale the smoke, converse for d
few minutes in a natural manner and
then blow out the smoke.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
Has Set High Standard.

Rrookings Press: South Dakota
again won first place in the oratorical
contest Of the Western League Of
Oratory. comprising the states of
North and South Dakota. Mr.. Hardy
of Mitchell University, who won first
place in the state contest at Huron,
off the honors. Mr.. Hardy is
an orator of high ability and has
fixed a standard which will probably
not be approached again in years.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
His Open Eye.

A man the other day went to q Bos
ton dentist to hive q tooth extracted
and decided to take gas. The doctor
administered the hypnotic, and the
man soon appeared to be under its in.
huence. but he continued to keep one
eye open.
This worried the doctor. and he gave
the man more gas. Still the eye re.
manned open. .shutthat5 eye" said the
doctor finally. losing patience.
Cant" said the man in a drowsy
voice; "it's glass"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
For Over Sixty Years

An old and3well tried remedy, Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used over sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success. It
soothes the child, softer3 the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
pleas mt to the taste. Sold by drug
glsts in every part Of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its val
ue is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
and take no otherkind.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
Tbt. Year,. Wells.

Wells are growing finer and finer ami
beautifully less. Those that are spot
fed are either chenille or black velvet.
A very recent fancy is a large
spot at wide intervals, broken by an
intinitesimai woven spot, the ground
work of iimy cobwpb pattern.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
Doing a. He was Told.

What on EARTH" saidsa gentleman to
his son. fare you doing up there, John.
ny, sitting OF the horses back, when
you ought to be at schoolY
Teacher said ! was TO write a com:
position q, a horse" said the boy, ''and
I'm trying to, but it's awful difficult,
Zoos he will keep moving SO. l s'pose
that's why teacher gave it to us to do,
amt it pr
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
one VIE. caution. claim.

SIS your wife one of those women
who look at their husbands and say. 4
made a man of hing" asked the i'm
pertinent, friend.
''No." answered Mr.. Meekton. Ellen
riettta is very unassnming. She mere
" says she has done her best.'~Wash-
ington s..ar.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
TOO Much For Papa.

Papa. do you know how to reach
conclusion'y?'
Certainly. Do you?"
Easy. Just take a train"
"What are you talking abouty
"a train of thought
$50 to bed.'-New York Herald.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
Datnty Hair Ornaments.

Lace butterflies. usually spangled,
and roses Or peoples of silk studded
with rhinestone dewdrops are among
the daintiest of the hair ornaments.
Flowers and butterflies of feathers are
among the novelties, reminding one OF
the old ornaments so much priced IN
der glass cases by our grandmothers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-06-27
AND FASHION
a Summer Wnis1.

Ouch attention is given now to ser.
4rale oodices and summer waists.
Laaes insertion and finely tucked lawn
WI eoeapose many a dainty waist for
Maih weather wear. a very pretty
example is Illustrated herewith. This.