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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Confusion In Chinese Problem.

II is not TO be wondered at that the Chi
nese q San Francisco are in panic over
the destruction in the fire OF more than
% 900 certificates Of legal residence. This
is not only bad for those who have lost
such certificates. but it will be productive
OF endless problems for the immigration
officials 70 solve. II is expected that every
Chinaman will claim on arrest that his
certificate was destroyed. and the difficui-
ties which such a chaotic condition must
lead TO upon both sides are obvious. Our
Chinese problem is growing intricate and
threatening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

The annual convention banquet of
democratic editors of Nebraska is said
by the local democratic organ to have
brought out over a score, and then the
names of eighteen are enumerated. of
whom eight were on the speaking pro-
gram. It is needless to say that the
meeting was enthusiastically confident
that the democrats would regain con-
troll of Nebraska at the coming cleo
ton
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Mr.. Hitchcock is still promuIgating
his plan" OF providing a democratic
candidate for senator by avoiding a
nomination and opening up free-for-
all contest between petition candidates
on the ballot at the election. Why
does he not say whose plan IL is and
where Il originated? Is IL because
it's real sponsor would discredit it with
the denocratsf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
A Political Optimist.
Boston Transcript.

Senator Buckley Of Connecticut declares
himself glad that he gave 5000 OF the
funds OF his insurance company as a cam
paign contribution in 1886. Probably he Is
also glad that he made no return of his
senatorial campaign expenses, as the law
required. Buckley is much the same sort
Of an optimist that Senator Depew used
TO be.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

President Cassatt of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad must be a most con-
fding, or a most careless man since
his personal assistant not only held
shares in coal companies without
his knowledge. but was permitted to
exercise authority over the road.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

With the United States and Great
Britain both demanding explanation, of
the assassination of one man in Rus
STA, the natives will probably be led
to believe that life is not cheap be-
yond the realms of the car.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Mayor Dahlman has a chance to
distinguish himself now by enforcing
the ordinance that prohibits the tack
ing of pictorial posters on telegraph
poles and relieve the people of the
necessity OF viewing daily the rem
nants OF the last political campaign.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Revision of RaiIroad Code.

OhICdBo HeCuTu-ftcTdIu.
The railroads have been brought to the
point now where the insurance companies
were brought last year. They must un-
dergo a thorough housecleaning. THIS
whole business OF personal enrichment
and special favoritism must stop. The
railroads must accept a new code which
means no graft for ofiicials and fair play
for the public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

The Omaha Commercial club trade
excursionists are getting to be experts
in their line. 1t will take more than
backbone for any possible customer
to elude them when they swoop down
with Mayor Dahlman on any unsus-
pecting town.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Refusal of railroads to issue passes
to Missouri democrats resulted in
small attendance at the state judicial
convention, but when the time comes
for naming executive nominees the
pasteboards will probably be put
where they will do the most good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
wars waning Popularity
LouIsyIlIe courier-JournaI.

LOUISVILLE CoufleF-JohIndl.
The American Peace society points out
that wars place in the school histories 10
growing less and that the space thus saved
is given 10 national development in litera-
ture. science, agriculture and the Industrial
arts. Fifty years ago war occupied 20 per
cent OF the histories; now it holds but Is
per cent Of the SPACE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

With Alexander Dowie declared in
solvent with Zion City still able to
pay all of its indebtedness it would
seem that Elijah" failed to take ad-
vantage of his opportunities as a fren-
zied fnancier.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

SCOTS Blum Republican
The press of the state appears to take
kindly to the Rosewater boom for the ~ n
ate and why not7 The Omaha world-Her-
aid and the Lincoln Journal are both out
lighting him. There was a time when Ne
braska republicans paid attention to the
Journal but not SO now However, Rose
water will be thorn in the side Of these
journals for the next few years to come.
as 1t appears he is the coming man for the
senatorship
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Speaker Cannon and about half Of the
members OF the house went down the
Potomac river TO a planked shad party.
They organized a ball game and put
Uncle Joe in as umpire. He was spry as
a cat and made some marvellous decisions.
His star performance was when General
George Harries. having made home run.
started round the bases a second time,
you're OUT" shouted Uncle Joe "Why?''
demanded Harries. II am entitled to run
until they find the ball" mot at ALL
the umpire said firmly, your time has ex-
Dired."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

IL the United States can compel
santo Domingo to hold an election
without resorting to rifles, 1t will again
prove the effectiveness of the Yankee
idea 10 the surprise of itself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Would Like TO See Him There,

weston wave UepD
Mr.. Rosewater is a popular man, a news
paper man and a capable man; one who
would be sure to sit up and take notice
of things in the senate chamber and one
whom the Wave would like to see in that
position. provided he declares himself as
against graft Of all kinds and a supporter
of the president in his efforts to bust the
trusts so as to more equally distribute the
prosperity OF the country He has many
obstacles to overcome, however.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Innuence wouId De FeIt.

David City Banner (rep.).
We are for Brown and we hope TO see
him nominated for United States senator in
the republican convention, yet should he
be defeated by Rosewater the party would
have a candidate who. when elected, would
make his influence felt In congress and
Nebraska would perceive that Il had
representative in the upper house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Inc republic Oil company has left
Ohio but will Ohio be satisfied with
the desertion? 1t is understood in the
west that the state had something to
say before the company departed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

The opening of San Francisco saw
ings banks ahead of schedule time is
a sure indication that the pay rolls
have begun to resume operation-and
well-paid workmen are the foundation
of all municipal success.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Senator Rayner is fond Of figures Of
speech. He was describing the quality OF
argumentstion characterizing the speeches
of Senator Dolliver Of Iowa.
"He cuts deep with his Damascus blade. "
said Mr.. Rayner, but he pours over the
wound such an assuaging balm that you
really feel in an ecstasy Of pleasure rather
than in the throes of agony"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
A Mind Of His own.

Ewing Advocate IInd.J.
II 1t requires man who nearly every
body has heard about to be a successful
candidate there is no question as to Mr..
Rosewater's success. He seems to be a
man with a mind OF his own and does not
hesitate to express his opinion for or
against an individual regardless of what
may be the opinion of the party leaders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

King Ak-sar-Ben is getting ready
to push the button that will start the
initiating, machinery for 1906. King
Ak-sar-Ben's initiation plant consti-
tutes a mill which never lacks for a
source of raw material nor an outlet
for the finished product.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

with the rate bill. the denaturized
alcohol bill and the statehood bill all
In the final stages of enactment the
present congress may begin to feel
that " has accomplished something
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

The Incorporation of a new indie
pendent telephone company foreshad-
ows q renewal of the night for a sec
ond telephone franchise in Omaha. 1t
will be an interesting scrap for the
spectators.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Bellevue Gazette 0nd.).
There is no question that Mr.. Rosewater
has always stood close to the people as
against the monopolies and It is believed
that the people will now stand by Mr.. Rose
water, whom they love for the sake OF the
enemies he has made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Los Angeles celebrated its feast day
regardless of the San Francisco dis
aster. Cheerfulness under difficulties
may be admirable. but sometimes IL
lacks much of good taste.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

mat Texas congressman who has
discovered that the republican party
is unworthy has the satisfaction of
knowing that he is not in accord with
the great majority.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Russian soldiers who refuse to use
ball cartridges against the peasants
are not as blind to the coming revolu-
tion as the officials at St. Petersburg
seem to be.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

81. LOUIS GIobe-Democrat,
Nov that the roads are in fine condition
tho STANDARD OIL company has advanced
the price OF gasoline Unfortunately, TIC
automobnists have no way OF running
over the gasoline octopus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

1t transpires that Councilman Zim-
man was the only member who had a
hrst' last and all-the-time choice for
president of the council
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

When the French cabinet succeeds
ID abolishing the labor BLACK list If
can prove its expressed affection for
America by telling how it was done.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Tide Turning I'm His Direction.
n,tfta Cayntta

During the week the Associated Prees
was furnished the announcement of the can
didacy OF Edward ROsewater for senator,
who at present Is in attendance as the Of
hcial representative OF the United States
at the Universal Postal congress at Rome.
This is no surprise. and the tide Of public
opinion has gradually but surely been turn
ing in that direction for some time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

Now that a successful method of
treating NANCY cattle has been de-
vised, there is some hope for curing
dogs similarly affected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
No Cause for sham.

Wn1slue 1IlDuI1S Nnu'J'
No Nebraskan would ever have cause to
feel ashamed OF Edward Rosewater as
United States senator
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Rnre Cnmrndea.
81 louis Globe Democrat.

St. Louis Globe Democrat.
II would seem that the acme OF caution
had been reached by congress when Fire
Alarm Foraker and Safety Brake Morgan
vote on the same side Of proposition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
No Corporation Tools wanted.

Bancroft Blade (rep.)
There is just one way possible for Omaha
to keep the senatorship, that is to get to-
gether for one man that outside counties
can swallow; corporation tools OF has
peens" will not go this year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

An old Indian from the southwest has
been in Washington for a while and spends
a good deal of his time in the senate gal
lery. He seemed to pay special attention
to Senators Spooner, Teller and Beverage.
The other day he felt that he ought to
express his thoughts to some one, so he
picked out Captain Riley, the veteran who
runs the elevator. 'Senat he Spoon. heap
good talk" he said Riley agreed with
him. After FIVE minutes 10 got another
idea shaped up. "senat he Tellah, heap
good talk, too" Riley assented to that
also BY the time the elevator got to the
bottom OF the shaft on its return trip the
brave had another sentence ready. He
said: "senat Bev, not worth cuss." and
stalked away gravely.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Discovery PrOvOkeS Anxiety.

Nebraska has discovered soap noun
tain in it's midst. And sundry residents
along the Omaha river front are looking
anxious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
Conaumer. Paid the Freight

Chicago hecord-HeraId.
II appears that the Pennsylvania railroad
Erafters bled the coal companies. How
ever, the public had to furnish the tribute
in the end.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
On something just as Good.
DAaN

BY the time Mr.. Moody gets through with
it the drug trust may be tempted to try
some Of its own remedies for that tired
feeling
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

"George." said Mrs. Ferguson. II know
IL is early in the evening yet, but would
YOU mind lying down on the lounge and
taking a nap2"
what forS" asked Mr.. Ferguson.
Because the baby is fretful, and your
snoring always lulls him to sleep."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

"Ruggles, you've improved the looks of
that house Of yours wonderfully In the last
few months It's one of the most attractive
properties on the street now"
yes; that's the trouble. II has attracted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, DougIas County. IS:
c. c. Rosewater, general manager Of The
Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number If full and
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
lhe month Of Anrll- 1876 was as folloMa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
WHEN OUT OF TOWN

W. OE NOWNs
Subscribers leaving the city ten.
porartly should have The Be.
mailed to them. address will be
changed as often ne requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24
FLASHES OF FUN.

The railroad Official was on the stand.
And you accepted shares from the Eight
cen Karat Coal company?
Sure thing"
"And why2'
''That company had more than it's share.
I am an advocate Of the distribution OF
wealth." replied the witness, with unrumed
calm.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-24

= z. HOShWATEH,
General Manager.
subscribed In my presence and sworn to
oetoIe NE THIS SOth day of April, 1906.
NseaD N. b. HUNGATE
Notary Public.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29
uistarss Ola H.r York.

Greenwich village. In New York city.
was first brought into prominsncs
when Sir Peter Warren, descended
from nh ancient Irish family and vics
admiral Of the British feet, settled
there IN I74s He married Susannali
De f.anosy and settled on a nns estate
OF more than 300 acres, running from
Christopher street to West Twenty.
FIRST II was laid out like an English
park, with splendid hedges and ave-
nues OF trees and fine old mansion.
which was the resort Of all the quality
of old New York. His three daughters
all made brilliant marriages In Eng
land. One became the Countess oe
Abingdon. and her name Is preserved
IN Abingdon squire. On the digisio,s
of the estate at slr Peters death ia,
h5mestsad fell 10 her. Che sold II q,
Abigah Hammond, who sold II 10 Abra-
ham Van Nest, aud II Is stiii remem-
bered BY many ag the old Van Nest
bonse. demolished 10 1896. Among
other distinguished persons who baYs
lived IN Greenwich we're Oliver DO
Laneey William Bayafd. Washington.
Vice presiden, aud Mrs. John Adams.
Aaron Burr and Tom Paine Barrow
stree, was originally named Reason
street IN compliment 10 the great in-
hdels beat known book, age Of Rea-
SON
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29

HE fuf his HAND ~ HID hEAbi'
versation and finally TO Amy's ap
preaching marriage, and ! heard much
praise Of Durland
"He has changed so mucb" said she
Il confess that when he first came here
and began to know him ! was almost
afraid Of him. he had such despohdent
and desperate views Of life. But be X
different man now"
Some matter OF the household de
manded Mrs. ColvIn's attention, and
was left alone with narrowing thoughts,
! am a narrow man In my judgment
OF character and have small faith In
reformation. | saw Amy Colyin about
TO marry thief and housebreaker. a
mnn OF weak principle and criminal
tendencies.
! was aroused from this black rev.
erie by the sound OF Amy's voice. and.
looking through the vine covered trcL
lis. saw her at the gate with Durland.
He entered alone, and she went on,
doubtless upon some errand TO q neigh
DOT houne. ba" ho" uhn pouieh
tary parting fueged at their hearts. !
road the love n, her eyes and my whole
-. .,.,,,, i. ,.,,...ns.
peipe Npc'nihe "he as""y VI p'.'''
and loss.
purlnnd came up the walk, his head
,,rnad over his shoulder h,s owes fol.
,.y,,a ',,,,s -. ,,,a,
p"s W. ." -.
danger W the oehshi o' p'ay' iM uippe'
upon the steps and the next instant Hook
ed up into my face Not only did the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29
A Debt
Forgotten
By HOWARD FIELDING


"RN payment OF a debt which you
may not remember"
These words were typewriter
ON plain sheet OF paper, There
was neither address nor signature. mel.
ther date nor place. The envelope bore
my name In full. and had found II
with my mornings mail on the leaf Of
my desk.
Al the FIRST view had supposed that
this was some advertising circular,
bulky and dull and destined 10 the
wastebasket. My surprise. therefore,
was complete when the contents greet
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29
CHRISTMAS
SHOPPERS.

| have the furniture for kit
chen, dining room, sitting
room or chamber that will
make them cosy and homelike.
Buy a few new pictures for
the walls, a new rug, art
square. mating or carpet for
the floors. A new dining or
chamber suit. A sewing ma
chine, rocker. bookcase or
couch for the sitting room.
Any OF the above goods are
useful Christmas gifts.
Make your selections now,
| will deliver them when you
wish.
For the children | have 60
carts, carriages and cutters,
also dolls go-carts, shoe flies,
rocking horses, galloping hors-
es, express wagons and sleds,
iron and wood cribs, cradles,
rocking and table chairs.
Needles and belts for any
sewing machine made.
A fine lot OF mouldings just
in for picture framing.
Furniture upholstered, re-
paired or rehnished.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29

r,urland woall object to my nsing HI,
typewriter for about two minutes
while i'm waltinsf would like &
write a little noic"
!. She made haste 10 show me Into ths
authors study, and presently bad
written upon a sheet Of heavy type
writer paper the words. In payment
OF the deb, which you may not rcmen
ber."
The result was even more conclusive
than | had holcd- The irregularities
that had appeared In the original were
faithfully reproduced IN my cory Re
yond doubt the line accompanying
the money which had h-en sent 60 me
had been written with this instrument
! returned 10 the vcranda, and pres.
entity Mrs. Colvln came, She greeted
me with sincere good viii aud withou,
a trace OF embarrassment
Mrs. Colyln," said I, there Is a
small matter Of business between Us,
have recently been led 10 review tho
old accounts, and find that there has
been an error ! owe you something
like hundred dollars"
She regarded me sbrewdly, with an
Interest which | would venture 20 call
affectionate.
How did you learn that ] was press.
ed for money!" she asked. and then,
after pause, But you needn't tell
me. II is very klnd OF you TO offer mo
this help, but do not need II. ! had
to make an unexpected payment
"And by singular coincidence" |
interrupted. 81 received an unexpected
payment The sum was 5000"
"And you don't know who sent H."
she said. How odd This seems like
some romantic restitution. Have you
ever been robbed; Why, yes, surely
when you lived here. How much was
II that was takenT
Eight hundred and fifty dollars" !
replied.
"And this sum7''
WAS 5000"
There was a moments silence. Then
she said, hesitating. "Could -- could
there be-lnterest, perhapsr
Mental arithmetic has been my forte
since childhood. but this was the quick.
est calculation that ever made:
Eight hundred and fifty dollars. with 0
per cent interest for twenty-elght
months, 114xS50=969. saw 1t In
fash, and II fairly stunned me.
Remember that my experiment with
the typewriter had completely satisfied
me. Perhaps my decision had been
hasty, but ID. was unmixed with any
element of doubt was sure that the
line accompanying the mysterious pay
ment had been written on Durland's
machine. ! was equally sure that Mrs.
Colvln had not sent the money and
that It had nothing TO do with her debt
to me. Aside from that debt there was
no explanation Of the payment except
that which freak Of destiny had led
her to suggest, and the exact agree
ment OF the figures set the seal Of Ger.
tainty upon this conclusion. Sydney
Durland, accepted sultor Of the wom-
an loved. had striven to ease his con
science on the eve Of marriage by max
ing this restitution, and In 80 doing he
had put his liberty and perhaps his life
into my hands.
We'll" said Mrs. Colyin, smiling,
what do you think Of my explana-
tionl'
made Jest of II and turned her
mind away.
Mrs. Colvln insisted that I should
stay to dinner, and as II had now be-
come necessary that ! should zee Dur
land accepted the invitation. 30 we
passed to Indifferent topics Of con-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29

lara nor ever saw a dAy whom was not
driven by some obligation and harasset
80 that cousin't put my mind unon my
work Worry killed my earnings, DO
you understand thnt' suppose not
In February two years ana four
months ago shortly after I came here
TO live. my affairs we're AZ their worat.
I was menaced by all sorts Of petty dis,
honor and disgrace, could not work or
sleep or think, My mind seemed 10 burst
like soap bubble whenever | tried TO
hold II upon any problem of my daily life.
even the most simple
Now, II n man can't think he cant go
on living He'd better use his last ration
al moment 10 set out OF tho game.
That's the way II looked TO me. ] snt In
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29

snd straius,l. and the knife dropped
between their feet The frightened
Louis caught II w. and, selEing hts
little son by the wrist, be rushed from
,he apartment francoisc De Moutes.
pan staggered back against the otto
man 20 tnd herself confronted by the
steady eyes and set face of that other
Francolsc. the woman whose presence
fell like shadow al every turn Of her
life.
II have saved you. madame, from
doing tha, which you would have been
the FIRST 10 bcwail."
Sawed me, II is YOU who have
driven me 10 this-you, whom picked
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29
~ THE ~
REFUGEES
CHAPTER XIII.
Bu A. CONAN DOYLE


copyRloHr. isp.. sY HanprH ssornris
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-11-29

Good for everything salye is used for
and especially recommended for piles.
That is what We say of DE Wits Witch
Hazel salve. On the market for years
and standby 10 thousands Of families.
Get Dewiti's. Sold by A. II. pettil
t.ana