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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
British Nomination Methods


An article in the Outlook calls at
tention to the peculiar methods of
nominating candidates for parliament
in England, so essentially different
! from those in the United States as to
make it difficult for us to understand
them. In England the selection of the
party candidate In a constituency is
generally made by a small subcom-
mittee of the executive council of the
party associations. Such a thing, we
are further told, as the participation
of the members, even of the local as
ISOLATION, in this selection is prac-
tically unknown, and the participation
of all party voters in a constituency
through such a means as a primary
election is absolutely unknown. Ac-
eording to British practice, If the NOM
mating committee cannot find local
man available for the nomination, as
sistance is asked of the headquarters
association of the party in London,
which is always ready to suggest can
didates when they are wanted. There
is comparatively little competition for
nominations for parliament, for va
rious reasons; first, that the position
carries no pay; second, that it gives
no power of patronage; third, that
the member can do very little to pro-
mote the special interests Of his con-
hoA ,1o
penses must be paid by the candidates;
and fifth, that the parliamentary cleo
ton is seldom a stepping stone to
something better. In a word, party
nominations in England come from the
top down instead of from the bottom
up, and represent traditions of Consti-
tutional monarchy Numerically OPP
posed to our idea of democracy
And yet, the actual results in Eng
land and America are not so very diff
ferent despite contrasting methods Of
nomination. Adverting to this in a
recent conversation, Sir Horace Plum
kett, who is visiting in this country,
declared that the object kept in view
by political parties abroad, as we'll as
here, is to put up candidates who will
win, and that whatever method of sift-
ing-out is adopted, the effort is to Sc
cure a candidate who can command
the party strength and a majority of
the votes, In England il constitu-
ency possess no one giving promise of
success, the central authorities of the
party supply one from some other
part of the kingdom. In our country
we,s as arule, make residence in the
district a prerequisite for nomination,
although even this has not been rig
idly adhered to. Our conventions and
primaries are therefore trial heats to
ascertain which of the available as
pirants exhibit the best vote-getting
abilities, and the strongest man by this
test is pitted against the candidate of
the opposition similarly selected. The
popular vote at the election is in each
case the arbitrament which determines
whether the preliminary choice was
a wise one or not. This popular vote
is the brake on nomination abuses in
England, Just as it is with us, and
is what brings the level of ability
in parliament at least up to the level
of congress in this country, where our
nomination methods require double
instead Of a single appeal to popular
support
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
Consolation Tor the Fat Man.
Philadelphia record.

The fat man who has to climb into an
upper berth will hereafter have a slight
pecuniary consolation for his acrobatic
efforts. He will pay 20 per cent less than
the man on the ground floor. Mr.. Lane
Of the Interstate Commerce commission,
estimates that the climbers will save a
million and a half annually by this. but
the reduction is not so great that the Pull
man stockholders need to fear an end OF
the "watermelons' they have been cutting
during the last dozen years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
This is Going Some.
Buffaln Evnraas

The Mauritania on its return trip to
England passed certain ships still west
ward bound that had sailed from England
ahead of it, and had been overtaken and
passed on the journey to the United
States To say that this is going some"
is inadequate. but no more fitting char
acterization suggests itself.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

there will stfll be useful purposes to
which the peace fund can be applied,
and the realization Of this fact is proof
that Mr. Carnegie is not obsessed Of
one idea, but has a broader and more
far-reaching vision than the founders
Of most Of our philanthropies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Mr. Bryan says he is not a candi-
date for the democratic presidential
nomination for 1919, but he does not
offer to give bond that he would not
take it if the people should insist on
putting it over on him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Switzerland proposes to revise the
calendar, giving us one more day. We
do not care how the division is made,
Just so they make that extra day a
nav day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

The United States is catching up
with the world procession by inaugu-
rating a postal savings bank system.
It will take another step in line with
progressive countries when it extends
its activities to include the parcels
post
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
Comfort for skin
tortured babies
and rest for tired,
fretted mothers.

A warm bath with Cuticura
Soap, followed by a gentle
amounting with Cuticura
Ointment, is generally sufi-
cient to afford immediate
comfort in the most dis
tressing forms of itching,
burning and Scaly eczemas,
rashes, irritationS and in
Examinations of infants and
children, permit sleep for
child and rest for mother,
and point to permanent re-
lief when other methods
fail. Peace falls upon dis
tracted households when
Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment enter. No others cost
so little and do so much.
soiA everywhere. SEND to PO0z Drug =
Cha coP-, BS'tSa. fSS kss book IN tbs skia-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Is the press report trying TO be
funny when 1t says that This plan of
the Spanish premier meets the 'ap-
proval OF King Alfonso?"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

made the nominations for president
and vice president for their respective
parties. Some members Of congress
are just now evincing a disposition to
resume this practice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Although he says he is not seeking
another nomination for president, Mr..
Bryan, wants It distinctly understood
that he proposes to write the platform
again.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

kansas ought to speak now" says
the Kansas City Star. That is the
first time we ever heard of Kansas for
getting its lines long enough to need
the prompter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Kentucky refuses to be fettered
by that peace proposal. Two men
have just been shot down in Mount
Sterling. You cannot bride those
Blue Grass boys with even $1O,-
100000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Judging by the formidable eharac-
ter of the program for the New Years
receptions at the White House, Presi-
dent Taft win have TO qualify in the
strenuous class at least for a day,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

At any rate, England's prejudice
against American dollars did not keep
Mr.. Waldorf Aston from being elected
to Parliament.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

DIR. Cook now frankly admits he was
in a delirium when he sought the
North Pole. Some people believe that
is the only state Of mind in which any
man could undertake the mission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
Boost for National Goodwill.

FnIIdueIphId IteCOru.
The feebler the evidences of love of
peace on the part Of the military govern
ments. so much the greater the reason for
Andrew CaEnegie's institution
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

The Globe-Democrat says a pound
of bacon costs as much as a pound of
candy. Yes, and for nutrition 1t is
worth ten times as much, especially IL
1t is Nebraska bacon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Texas newspapers boast that Texas
now raises more mules than Missouri.
Yes, but Texas cannot drive span up
Pennsylvania avenue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
A Test that Tells.

After all, the explanation OF DR.. Cook
does not look so improbable to the man
who has to get up at o'clock to shovel
the snow off his sidewalk before he goes
to work
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Former Secretary olney should
come west, then he would see that this
reign of lawlessness, which he laments
in New England, does not extend far.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

The extravaganza of these times has
begun to show itself in our water sup
ply. The Mississippi river is lower
than Il has ever been at this season.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

The New York Tribune discusses
''Murphy's Motives" Whoever thought
before to question the motives of a
Tammany chief?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Ever hear of the democratic ma
tional committeeman for Nebraska
making . motion to keep the party
purged of crooks?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
The lingo Millennium.
Wall Street journal.

wan street JOuTnal.
Our Washington limoges won't sleep we'll
until one-half of the able-bodled men in
this country are supported by the other
half
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Only five OF those New York babies
were left in Houston, the Post tells us.
Well, that partly atones for taking the
entire number to Texas.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Peace on earth was preached before
Andrew Carnegie took 1t up as his
slogan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Boss Murphy of Tammany will
continue receiving applications of
would-be senators during the holidays.
He insists he has not yet made his Sc
lection.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

II Or. Cook would prepare a new
lecture on How 1 Buncoed Them"
he might possibly revive the box ONCE
receipts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Mr.. Carnegie is a lover OF birds
II love my eagles, but oh, you dove
Of peace!"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Nothing to stop anyone starting IL
right away on Christmas shopping FOL
next year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Amateur volcano shows up in Kan
as."-News item. Trust Kansas to
strive for the best, anyway.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Champ Clark ought to be certain
those mules have kick-back straps on
before starting them up the avenue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, IS.
George b. Tzschuck treasurer Of The Bee
publishing Company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number Of full and
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF November. 1910 was as folloWa:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

If this keeps up, Medicine Hat will
have to get a pair of earmuffs out Of
the pack.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Now, just a moment. Has Santa
Claus missed anybody?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
when santa Comes to Town.

I.
We may be old and wrinkled,
We may be crippled, too;
We may have aches and pains galore,
As many Of us do;
But somehow hearts grow young again
And smiles replace each frown
And all our jints' get limbered up
When Santa comes to town,
II.
We may be young and foolish
And shoulder lots OF blame;
There may be habits we must break
And tempers we must tame:
BIT somehow all these pesterln thingA
Far 20 the background hike.
And all the snarls get aighteued out
When Santa hits the pike,
III.
We may be-oh, so homely,
Our faces fairly ache;
The beauty doctors may refuse
Our stubborn case to take;
But somehow features are transformed
And uncouth nose and chin
Acquire proportions beautiful
When Santa's train rolls in.
",
We may have Joined the tightwads
All year. and lodged expense;
We may have skimped and shaved ano
saved
Each day with diligence;
But somehow pursestrings loosen up
And bills long treasured break
And melt into million joys
When Santa drives his stake.
V.
We may have called each other names
And spoke our thoughts out freely,
But we were hastily then and rash
eve loved each other reEly)-
But now we mind our Ps and Qs
And words and actions sweet
Make life take on a rosy tint
When Santa's on his beat.
Omaha, 1910 BAYoL.L NE TRELE
Useless MistIetoe.
We read in song and story OF the maiden
coy and fair
Who takes a sprig OF mistletoe and sticks
Il in her hair
And then eludes the fellow who would
claim the precious kiss,
And giggles as he follows. She may be a
pretty miss,
But | care not for such pleasure as EN-
bracing her may be-
The girl who doesn't need the uistletoe's
the one for me- 5... ua..
Let others fasten mistetoe upon the chan
deliers .l ... ..- ..,.-i
And, screeching, seek the corners every
time man appears;
Let them run and let them giggle, let them
dodge and dare and tease;
Ali their wishes may be alluring, they may
have the grace to please
But l care not for such pleasures as to
flirt with them may be
The girl who doesn't need the mistletoe's
the one for me.
IT. e. M in New York Telegram =
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Even Mr.. Hobson can afford to join
In the rising anthem of peace.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Today there is Joy enough for all.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

In the early days of the republic
members Of congress got together and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Merry Christmas to one and all.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Earnest PilgTim-Please send a large
bunch OF red roses to this address and
charge IL to me-
Clerk-Yes, sir; and your name?
Earnest Pilgrim-Oh, never mind the
name; she'll Observation-Disclosures Lam
pooh.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25
SPICED PLEASANTRrEs.

DO you believe in Santa CLAUSE" asked
one small boy.
Yes" replied the other. 81 nearly saw
him one night only father caught him and
he turned out to be a burglar. Washing
ton Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

No Evening Bee Monday,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. Address will be
changed as often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Yes; asked my husband for 81 and
he gave me s."
Does your husband often give you more
than you ask foT?"
mot often. This time I told him 1
wanted to buy him some Christmas
cigars. louisville Courier-J Journal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Welcome to our city!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25

Howdy, Santa!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-12-25


MOT often. This time told him 1
wanted to buy him some Christmas
cigars. louisville Courier-Journal
Fair Customer-Haven't you some book
that would be especially suitable for a
young man?
salesgirl-I don't know How would
Hints OF Household Economy" or Young
Man, Why Remain a Bachelor" or
Fair Customer-Let me see that one
please.-Chicago Tribune.
An astronomer says science doesn't rec
ognize the Star OF Bethlehem.
And, II we remember right, science also
failed to recognize the HALEY comet
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II want my boy to believe in Santa
Claus. Why rob him OF his harmless
illusions?"
And do you believe in Santa Claus,
sonny?"
II let mother think do" answered
the urchin cautiously. "Why rob her OF
her harmless illusions ?"-Washington Her
aid.
What are wou going TO give your wife?'
II think I'll give her a $50 check and then
try TO coax II away from her after
Christmas. "-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
J. M. COOPER & co.
ANOTHER VICTORY
Miami Ball Teams Pat
Down and Out A0afn.

On Friday of last week the
basket ball teams of Miami came
up to Baxter to try and put the
teams of-this place down and out,
inasmuch as the Baxter teams
inflicted a crushing defeat to the
Miami contingent a short time
before. The two teams from
Miami were accompanied by a
liberal supply of rooters, but all
in vain, for the Baxter teams
walked off with a decisive victory
in each game. The girls game
was won by Baxter by a score of
16 to Is, while the Baxter boys
won by a score of sc to FL.
The Miami teams were looked
after and well entertained by the
Bakeries, and after the games
they were served coffee and sand
witches while waiting for their
train.
1t was really too bad, but the
reason the Baxter teams won was
because they outclassed Miami
at every point of the game.
The receipts of the game
amounted to $33.75, and after all
expenses were paid there was a
neat balance left for the treasury
of each team. \
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
NEW HOTEL BUILDING.
Mrs. j. A. Sour to Build
Where She Was Burned
Out About a Year
Ago.

About the first of March Mrs.
J. A. Sour will begin the erec-
ton of a hotel building on the
site of the one burned in March
of last year. She will build a
frontage of not less than fifty
feet. and maybe larger. Mrs.
Sour will make a first class
building of it, one where she can
take care of her hotel trade, and
one which will be credit not
only to herself, but to the city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
joplin 10 Miami.

The News is in possession of
facts regarding the building of a
I roposed electric line from the
esterr part of joplin to Miami.
In speaking with one of the
projectors Of the enterprise we
asked him if his road would run
through this city. NO" he
said. "A shorter route can be
made by leaving Baxter Springs
about three miles to the north.
Besides, It would be much easier
10 get across Spring river. In
going over the proposed route we
find that a good crossing can be
made over Spring river about a
mile south of the Oklahoma line.
1t would also be a more direct
route. Our route would nearly
follow the gas line from Spring
river to Hattenville. We expect
to make a survey as soon as the
weather Settles"
Inasmuch as the trade from
the entire mining district south
and southwest Of us is more trib.
utary to Baxter Springs than il
is to Joplin, would it not be a
good idea for Baxter Springs to
get hump on herself and make
an effort to have the road built
through this city, always pro-
viding the proposition of Mr..
Harper is not going to be favor
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
C0mmerOiaI club.

A meeting of all persons In
terested in the reorganization OF
the commercial club will be held
in the Office of ]. J. Bulger on
this "wednesday night.
If there is one thing Baxter
Springs needs at this time it is a
live commercial club.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17

List u LetssTO
Remaining in the postOmce Al
Baxter Syringe, Kaneas. for the
week ending with February III, 1917
which If not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington, ID. c.;
Mrs Susie Myers2
Mr. Frank Keith
Fla Perkins
Charlie Norain
Chester Patterson
PersOns calling for any Of the
above letters will pleaseSay"Adv
tised,"Riving date list.
FRED BARTLETT, p. N
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
For Rent.

To a good tenant, 40 acres OF
fine land adjoining town; good
big barn; large chicken house;
two fine drilled wells, one at
house, the other at barn; fenced
and cross fenced; big house in
good repair; lots of fruit. Call
on Chas. L. Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
Registration Notice.

The registration books are now
open at my Office, at News office,
and will be open until Friday,
March IS. If you have moved
since election, or did not vote at
the last election, you must reg
lister. B. w. PATTON,
City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
New Bank at Columbus.

New Bank at Columbus.
The rumor that has been free
ly circulating for a number OF
weeks past concerning the or
ganization of a new banking in
stitution for Cherokee county
and the city of Columbus was
we'll founded.
The stockholders of the new
institution, thirty-eight in num-
Der, have consummated the or
ganization by electing the fol-
lowing directors: M. A. House
holder, Walter Merrick, w. H
Shaffer, A. d. Watts, John Wis
we'll, David Dunbar, NJ. ]. Calla-
han, J. H. Ellis, John Albertson,
John Lundin, L. ]. Slease, ia.
Walberts and ]. M. Robinson.
The directors elected the fol-
lowing officers: M. A. Household
der, president; ]. A. Walberts,
vice president; J. H. Elliott, at
present cashier of the Mineral
State bank, cashier, and E. n.
Ellis, assistant cashier.
The bank is capitalized for
$50, 200.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
REMOVAL NOTICE.

! have moved my Restaurant
from north of the Horror build
ing to the 2ud door north of NJ.
@. Justices store. Having more
room, am able to care for all that
comes. / make a speciality Of
Chill and Tamales. / cater to the
ladies' patronage. The best Of
everything. Thanking all for
past patronage and hoping to
see all the old faces and many
new ones, I remain,
Yours for business,
I. L. OUNHAlf7
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
Public Sale.

On Monday, Feb. %, at his
place on the state line three
miles southwest of this city, Milt
Clark will sell two horses, eight
cattle, % hogs, a lot of chickens
and ducks, farm supplements and
some household good.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17

Bent Murdoch figured out that
the man who drinks three ten
cent glasses of whiskey a day
for a year, spends enough money
for whiskey to buy 3 barrels of
-four, 20 bushels of potatoes,
200 lbs. gVanulated sugar, 1 bar
rel of crackers, / lb. pepper, ?
lbs. tea, so lbs. salt, so lbs. rice,
20 lbs. butter, 10 lbs. cheese, Is
lbs. coffee, 10 lbs. candy, 3 dozen
cans tomatoes, 10 dozen pickles,
10 dozen oranges, 10 dozen BAN
anas, 2 dozen cans corn, Is boxes
matches, half bushel orleans, 10
cakes, soap, / case. rolled oats,
and still have $3.50 left to give
his wife for a new dress. Doubt
less 3Oc day saved on cigars
would buy as much.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17

Married, at high noon, Feb
18th, at the home of the bride in
Lowell, Kas., Mrs. Ellen Ewers
and Mr.. Joseph Alexander of Ga.
lena, Rev. P. Blackledge Oficiat-
ing. The edding was quite q
surprise to all except the imme-
date family. Those who par
took of the elegant dinner were
Mr.. and Mrs. GoOch, Mrs. Achsa
c. Kenyoi, Mr. and Mrs. Card,
Mr.. and Mrs. Amer Ewers, Miss
Eva Richardson, besides the
minister and his wife. The hap
py co pie will make their home
"a Lowell for the present,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-02-17
Eor Sac.

Ny residence, an s-room house,
pantry and bath; all modern
furnace heat; large basement
large veranda; barn and other
out buildings; fruit of all kinds
four 5O-foot lots. Will sell at
sacrifice. E. B. MORGAN.