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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

744, 100000, being in circulation. The esti-
mated population OF the country on that
date was S4622, 900, giving an average circu-
laticn per capita OF $8242, against per
capita Of S31.OS for 1875, and E2l.1O in 1886.
1t appears, therefore, that we have money
enough to pay for our Christmas presenta
so let's go ahead and be merry!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Just why a report is made Of Arctic
weather prevailing in Alaska in De-
eember. Is difficult to understand unless
Uncle Sam was testing a new tele-
graph line and wanted to break the
news gently,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

The report of the Isthmian Canal
commission was probably indited be-
fore the presidents message on the
subject. but the agreement between
the documents shows that the commits
sion had fair idea OF what the presi-
dent would see
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

A Council BLUFFS man has been Sc
lected to represent the United States
as minister to Colombia. Some of
these plums may yet fall on this side
of the river.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

The question now seems to have
gotten down between consolidation
OF Omaha and South Omaha by direct
legislative action and consolidation
after submitting the proposition to
the approval OF the voters of the two
cities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

OF course there is much speculation
as to the routes for the new street car
lines promised for Omaha. AS soon
as the routes are known speculation In
the real estate along the new lines will
bagiu
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

So far the pure food law has shown
that many persons have been enjoying
mixed drinks" when they prided
themselves on taking their liquor
straight"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

In deciding not to appeal to the
country on the educational bill the
British government evinces a selfish
desire to hold once rather than to
"trounce the lords"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Railroads which comply with the
new rate law when It suits them may
be surprised TO learn that the law is
to be made equally effective when it
does not suit them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
A Wise Precaution,
RaltImore American.

II is not too early In the season 10 sug
gest that hreproof suits for the amateur
Santa Claus Of the family circle be pu
upon the market with an speed. and tina
every family opposed to cremation vii
have one or more rehearsals with th'
bucket brigade before celebrating thu
feast
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

tors and the proofreaders got through their
work on Il, It appeared IN various papers
In the following DISCUSSES;
"Dbnta Meirinn." "Dianta Merum,'
"Dianta Eirinn." "shlanta Maran," and
''Thionamndhioul"
Wonder what Il really was?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Secretary Wilson's statement that
he depended upon law clerks Of the
Interior department to see that the
law was observed is an exhibition of
naivete to be expected only in the Ag-
ricultural department.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Senator Willard has come back to
Omaha once more to see II he can I'M
earth something encouraging for his
retention of the upholstered chair that
he has been usilg in the United States
senate chamber. Senator Millard
wants it distinctly understood that he
IL stl 10 the hands Of his friends
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

When New York has ended its
posecution of the Ice trust a number
of its distinguished citizens will have
data upon which to base an opinion of
states rights.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Since a mail order" house has ap-
pealed to the courts local retail deal
era have an opportunity to offer legal
proofs of the advantage of patronizing
home industry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

A state conference OF charities and
corrections is being held in Omaha.
Omaha people have a wide reputation
for being charitable as well as hospita-
BILE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Eighty cars OF coal travelling on pas
senger train schedule to North Dakota
prove that both cars and coal may be
made available under proper pressure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
netMeen the LInea.

Poultney Bigelow's name is not men
toned I'm President Roosevelt's Panama
canal message. but he Will fnd himself
accurately described and classified therein.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
NauboekIiahi
Minneapolis Journal.

Minneapolis Journal.
IRISH manufacturers recently adopted "A
trade mark by which it's products are here
after 10 be recognized. II was cabled to
the United states and telesraphed around
10 Tie press. After the telegraph edi-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
national Ovnership In Merico.

Sl LOUIS 6lope-lJeInocrat
Rather than 20 permit the railroads Of
Mexico TO fall into the hands OF frenxied
American capitalists the government pro-
poses TO buy them up. President Diaz has
a keen eye for business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
Few IN the HiIl, But o, Myi
InHla NJ r,nIIn hn...n

II now seems that the entire Japanese
row was precipitated by ninety-three Jspa-
nese youngsters. And we we're about to
get into war because California insisted
upon It being twenty-three for the ninety
three
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

The railroads insist that those western
coal consumers we're lacking in foresight
In not placing their orders earlier. But
they were busy paying the iceman then.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

The Park board now publicly con-
fesses its desire to have the charter
revised so as to give It more money to
spend. The Police board, the Library
board, the Health board, the Water
board and all the other boards that
find Judgement in the city hall would
be quite willing to have their respec-
tive appropriations enlarged. To re-
adjust the city finances and protect the
interest of the taxpayers at the same
time will require some careful flgur-
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

That Mississippi river accident
comes in time to remind us that the
railroads have no monopoly of casual
ties
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
srArnMnNr or c1RCuLATIoN.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State of Nebraska, Douglas County,ss:
Charles G, Rosewater, general manage
OF The Bee Publishing company, being GUY
sworn, says that the actual number OF tuli
and complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
uaonth AZ Noyarnbar 1o0R follows.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
Isn't This Meant
washington post

Christmas shopping, even at this late day
would have fewer terrors II those who
merely 90 TO rubber would stay at home
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
norarIIy should have The Bee
mailed TO them. Address Will he
changed as often as requested
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

"Can any of you mention the greatest
gastronomic feat on reCOrd?" asked the
teacher of the history class
Yes, SIR" said the young man with the
wicked eve. 1T was when meum ct
uum.'-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Patent-Doctor, l can't pay that little
bill you sent me just yet awhile Christ
mas presents. you know. BY the way
now I'm here, will you just look in my
mouth and see what als that tooth on
the upper left side?
Dentist QoOkng)-My! but you've got q
neTve!-BaltlmOre American
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Mrs. Jawback-What time was II when
you came home last night? Answer me!
Mr.. Jawback-Well- er-how late would
you stand fOr?-Cleveland Leader
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

General Manager.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day of December, lgOo'
seal } M b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
LAUGHING GAS.

Boy" called out the driver Of the eight
horse team, refining up with a flourish in
front Of the country roadhOuse, come out
Hold EN- yourself" answered the boy
on the porch. II amt no octopus. Chi
cago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Amy big guns around here?" asked the
stranger who was taking up subscriptions
for high toned magazine.
mo, neighbor" replied the postmaster OF
Bacon Ridge but we have plenty of old
"Old guns?"
Yes you will find them behind the stove
talking politics, They are out Of date,
rusty and always Kicking '-Philadelphla
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

wasn't he something of a grafter?"
NO" answered the cold, hard schemer
He never got away with enough to be
worth mentioning He was 'piker, not a
CRATER Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

II suppose" said the rubber agent to the
cannibal Congo chief, that just at present
missionaries are tender subject with your
majesty"
mot that last one" returned the chief,
with a grunt He was so tough the
whole royal family had an attack of ner-
vous Indigestion. baltimore American.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Rivers-Can there be such a thing as q
"crying need?'
Brooks-Why not! Everybody knows
there is such thing as a "howling sue
cess" Chica go Tribune.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

II guess the new minister down at Zion
hurch is likely to be a fixture there for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

life"
why, the members of the congregation
claim they can't make head nor tail out OF
his sermons"
Exactly. So he isn't likely to be ac-
cused of beresy. Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Let us pray" said the chaplain Of the
house.
When he had finished the prayer a dem
ocratic member leaned over to his neigh
Dor With
And now let us prey-on the national
treaury. for we're going 20 consider an ap-
preparation bin today"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Minor scenes and Incidents sketched
the spot.

NAAM0E SCENES anu AneAMEhNA sANAehN1
on the spot.
question Of lively interest was raised
at the capitol Monday when the lawmakers
discovered that the presidents message on
the Panama canal sbounded with speci-
mems Of reformed spelling. 1T had been
understood" says the Washington Herald,
chat the president had accepted the situa-
ton gracefully when the house bill in
structed the public printer to use only the
old established method OF spelling. The
explanation Is vouchsafed that President
Roosevelt had written his Panama message
before the house passed the law against
simplifed spelling, and that he did not care
to put the government to the extra expense
that would have been incurred had he
ordered a reprint OF his paper in order
that its photography might comply with
the requirements Of the houses dictum.
Thru" "thoroly," "thruout," "lookt," etc,
Is the way In which the president has
spelled these common words. A goodly num-
Der Of house members listened to the read
ing Of the message, but not over a half
dozen senators were in their seats at any
time while the document was being read in
their chamber. Everybody declared that
the pictures with which the president has
illustrated the messsge-twenty-s OF them
in all-were fine speclments of the photog-
rapher's art, as his well known features
are brought out excellently in two OF them
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

A prominent senator of the foreign af-
fairs committee of the senate was discuss
ing Cuban conditions with Cuban state
man, who 10 here representing the liberal
party on the island.
What you fellows need in Cuba" said
the senator, "is conseT yatism."
my dear senator" said the Cuban, our
political parties in Cuba are conservative.
In order to hold office they promise one
thing and after election do another"
yes" admitted the senator, that's con-
servatism."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Entered at Omaha pOstomoe as second
class matter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

While the child labor bill was under dis
cussion IN the senate Mr.. Piles said he dc
not approve Of some provisions In tho
measure, adding: Under the bill as It nov
stands 1 would not be permitted to EN-,
ploy my own son in my law ONCE II h'
were under IA years OF age" Would you.'
Senator Beverage interrupted quickly, "pu
son under IA years OF age at work II
Your ONCE II you desired to train him e
be a lawyer" II went into my fathers
Office" said Senator Piles. with dignity
"at the age OF lS." Ibid IT helpT' querieC
the Indiana senator. Yes / am here
Then the sedate senate ohuekled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

VICTOR RosEwATBR. EDITOR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE

'oUNDED BY EDWARD RosBwATER.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-21

Senators Spooner and LaFollette of Wis
consin are not as friendly toward each
other as they might be. They sat in ad-
joining seats for a good few minutes to-
day.
Looks like the lion and the lamb" SEN
ator Tillman said in a loud whisper to
Senator Teller.
Yes, but notice that the lamb has both
hands in his hip pockets" Senator Teller
said and. sure enough, both OF Senator
LaFollette's hands were thrust in his hip
pockets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
LossEs RY FIRE IN BARRE.

The loss by fire in the city Of Barre
during the year just closed was si5,
600, there being total Of forty.fye
cases In which it was thought necessary
TO call out the fire department. For a
city of approximately 1000 inhabitants
the record is exceedingly good, And,
indeed, the total was far below the
average loss during the past four years.
In 1904 fire destroyed property at
value Of over double that amount. In
the year prior to that the amount went
up to the very high total of S1o5,s6a,
while during 1902 the loss was only
about half what it was for the year
just passed. Taking the average Of the
four, it is found that $4,000 represents
the average annual loss for the last
four years. In comparison with this
the $4,000 damage Of last year looks
small.
To account for this two causes may
be ascribed, first that the city has been
blessed by measure of luck in that
no large buildings were endangered, and
second that the fire fighting equipment
has been brought up to a high standard.
II is true that the incipient fires--for
they could be called scarcely more than
that--have been located in buildings Of
not great monetary value, the contents
of which have been correspondingly
small. But in spite of that fact prop
crty to the value of S175,oOO was in
danger in the forty-fve cases which
Chief Gladding viii report TO the city
council. And it is reasonable to assume
that a great deal OF the amount was
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
waIked MiIes without poots.

John Marlowe, lumberman employ
ed by Joseph Gilbert at the lattef's
camp in Somerset, worked on side
way with his feet insufficiently protect
ed and as result both feet were badly
frozen Marlowe made light OF his in
iuries and tried to work. Then he tried
doctoring the feet himself and finally,
after week had elapsed and the mem
bers had gotten into a very bad state,
he started and walked the twelve or fit,
teen miles to WILMINGTON with his feet
bound up in cloth. His suffering must
have been Understandable for his feet We're
raw and bleeding, but he managed to
get to Mrs. Boynton's boarding house.
Doctor Dunn was called and found Mar.
loves feet in dreadful condition. They
were treated and Marlowe is likely to
escape without the loss OF even toe
result a good deal more fortunate than
he had any good reason to expect.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
GREAT PROJECT.
New York Plan for Hospitals Costing
$4,000. 900.

New York, Jan. 1l.--Details are made
known Of plans for chain Of municipal
hospitals which, when fully realized,
will, it is declared, give New York the
greatest system Of free treatment for
the sick the world has seen.
Mayor Mcclellan, former Comptroller
Grout, Bird S. Coler, president Of the
borough Of Brooklyn, and Commissioners
Of Charities Robert W. Hebba1d are the
leading advocates OF the project. An
estimate Of the total cost is S75,0oo,-
600.
The plan ia for the development Of
central system Of hospitals in the five
horoughs, the buildings to be Of uni.
form architecture, the services to be or.
ganized on a scheme OF unity, and all
under the control Of one department OF
the city government.
Events from time to time demon
strate, say those who favor the under.
taking, that New Yorks hospital SER
vice in its several branches Is not up
TO the point Of efficiency that the city
has right TO expect.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11

saved through the efficiency Of the fire
department In speaking Of the efEicien-
~ Of the department We refer particu-
larIy to the promptness with which the
fremen are now able to respond to the
calls because of the new paid system.
Time after time good-sized fires have
been nipped of through the celebrity
with which the department reaches the
scene. Valuable minutes are saved now
when formerly they were lost in get
ting in position to fight. So, in account.
ing for the lessened damage BY fire du-
ing the year just closed, considerable
stress should be laid on the better fire
equipment. At the same time the peo-
pie Of the city viii hope for eontinu-
ance Of the good fortune which was
theirs last year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
ECONOMY PRAcTIcED.

The last legislative cry Of retrench-
ment ID apparently being needed in var
ious departments Of the state institu-
tions, which is gratifying to note. It
is an easy thing for legislatures to
condemn extravaganees, and it is more
easy for candidates for office to howl
about cutting down the expenditures.
But when the actual time for using
the pruning hook arrives there is diff
ferent story. However, there appears
to have been little practieing of the
preaching during the past year. Ac-
cording to the state auditors book the
state hospital at Waterbury cost nearly
ten thousand dollars less, there was a
gain Of nearly that amount at the
state laboratory and cutting down
at the house of correction Of consid-
cradle amount Let the good work con-
tinue, provided the efficiency OF the in
stitutions is not impaired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11

Senator Proctor Goes to Hot Springs,
Ark., for His Health.

Washington, Jan. II.-Senator Red
field Proctor, who has been suffering
from a cold, has gone to Hot Springs,
Ark, to remain for two weeks. He was
accompanied by his secretary, f. L.
Halbrook.
Mrs. d. ). Foster has joined Repre-
sentative Foster in this city for the
winter. Mrs. Foster was accompanied
By her youngest daughter, Mildred.
Representative Kittredge Haskins has
introduced bin granting an increase Of
pension to $40 per month To Della IA.
Honey, widow Of Allen A. Honey, late
Of the Y. S. navy.
Senator Dillingham; Of the committee
on the District of Columbia has intro
duced bill to extend Second street,
northwest, and another to extend Adams
street. Senator Dillingham; has also in
troduced bills to increase the pensions
Of the following; Roswell F. George,
Dwight P. Leisure, Willard p. Chatfee,
William a. Eggleston, Catherine Celley,
James w. Ryan, Sarah a. Page, Philene
Davis, Laura A. Blodgett, Bird e. FLEET
cher and Samuel Parkman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
MORTIFIED BOY SUCCESSFUL.
Joy G. Ross Passed Examination to Ma.
rine Corps.

Washington, Jan. l1.--Joy Clyde Ross
Of Vermont has passed the mental ex-
animation required for candidates for
appointment as second lieutenant in the
Z. S. marine corps. Mr.. Ross stood
eighth among the 10 young men who
passed the examination. The four first
passed viii receive Appointments to fill
existing vacancies, the next vacancy,
which II expected to occur on January
31st, win be held open for the fifth
man pending his examination physically,
and the remaining men who passed viii
be placed on waiting list to FIJI any
vacancies occurring prior to July |. Mr..
Ross final appointment is conditioned
upon his qualifying physically upon re-
examination. Mr.. Ross is from North.
field. VT, but has recently lived in
Brooklyn, n. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
But Bill Wasn't There.

A Western Kansas paper tells Of a
local merchant, Bill Jones, who came to
Kansas City several weeks ago to buy
"a new stock of goods. They were ship
ped promptly and reached home before
Jones did. When the boxes We're de.
Iivered at his store his wife happened
to look at the largest, and uttering q
loud cry called Tor a hammer A neigh
Dor, hearing the scream, rushed to her
assistance and asked what was the mat.
ter. Mrs. Jones, pale and faint, point
ed to an inscription on the box, which
read a. follows "Bill inside. n" Kansas
City Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
ADDRESS BY JUDGE STAFFORD.
Before the Vermont State Society in
Washington, D. c.

Washington, JAN IL. The annual
meeting of the Vermont State society
was held last night and these officers
were elected President, II. b. Moul-
ton; first vice president, George r.
Crow second vice president, Erastus r..
johnson; corresponding secretary, Grace
Ross; recording secretary, the Rev. Jas.
II. Bradford; financial secretary, Benja-
min F. Filkins; treasurer, Henry T.
0fteninger. Judge Wendell r. Stafford
delivered an address on the Making of
Vermont" A musical programme was
also rendered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
NoTHINci


One day they had a falling out
And played the game Of sulk and pout;
And what dye think twas all about ~
Nothingi
She went to mas and meant TO stay
Which made his dinner late that day;
When she returned what did she say?--
Nothing
Although he stayed out late that night
And drank glass or two for spite,
What did she do to serve him right -
Nothingi
Now ere the ending Of the week
Each caught the other going To speak :
What better ending is to SEEK
Nothing!
Yet friends and neiglbors were perplexed
And some old ladies even vexed
To wait and find what happened next
Nothing!
Puck.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11

One Of the most prolitic Of fishes IN
the turbot The number Of eggs In I'VE
specimens examined by scientist re.
Gently varied from over 100000 to
more than 100000. The heaviest OF
these specimens weighed only twenty
one pounds, and the belief Is expressed
that large specimens are still more fer
tile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
STATE LINES.

Kansas has prohibited the printing Of
menu cards In any language save Eng.
lish.
Nearly $4,000 worth Of Missouri
corncob pipes were smoked last year.
At an average price OF ten pipes for 81
but little less than 100000 Missouri
pipes have shed their sweetness on the
air.
or 100000 acres put on the market
by the state Of Texas In September
homemakers have already taken about
100000 acres at prices ranging from
ave to ten times the minimum Of a
dollar an acre. fixed By the state laKd
commission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11
Prices, 1Oc, zoe and soc
To Be Given Away by the Lorne Elwyn
Company Next Week.

4 sable fox scarf 10 inches long
beautiful blended fur, and has cape
collar 10 inches deep with a flied satin
lining. The brushes are especially heavy
and we'll matched. A fur the equal Of
this sells readily in any city for $1,000.
Now on exhibition in Fits garment
department window. Go in and see it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-11

The people Of Vermont are bracing
themselves for the shock which is ex-
pected with the publishing Of the report
on the condition OF the state prison.
And yet there has been such sue
cession Of shocks from this source that
nothing much more severe may be ex.
pected.