Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 8, 1889, Page 4

THE DAILY BEE. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. ——— TRRMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, Daily Morning Fdition) including SUNDAY, Bkp, One Yeor.. iy r 8ix Montii r Three Months, .., . . A SqRUAY i, maiied o any no YORT. ... ... ) WerkLy Beg, One Year, n . 200 OMATA OFFICR, N08, 011 and 918 FARNAM STREET. 10A00 OFFICE, 07 ROOKBRY BUILDING. ®W YORK OFF108, ROOMS 14 AND 16 TRIBUNE | UILDING, WASHINGTON O¥rice, No. 618 RTEENTH STREF CORRBSPONDENCE. All communications relnting to news and edi- Jorial maiter should beaddressed to the EDITOR oy TaE BeE, BUSINKSS LETTERS, |fi“ business lotters and remittances should be ressod to THE IEE PUBLISHING COMPANY, OMAHA. Drafts, checks and postollios orders o be made pryabls to the order of the company. ke Bee Publishing Company, Proprictors. ROSEWATER, Editos THE DAILY BEE. Sworn Statement ot Orrculation. Btateof Nebragka, | | sy » County of Douglas, | * George I, Tzschuck, secretary of The fies Pub- MshingCompany, does solemnly swear that the actunl circulation of Tk DALY B Week ending Juno 1, 1659, was as follow! Funday, May 20, Monday. May 27 Tuesday, Ma( 25, Ma; Baturday, June 1 Average, .. GEORGE B. T EWorn to hefore me and subscribed to in my presence this 15t day of June, A, D. 1880, Seal. N. P. FEIL, Notary Public. State ot Nebraska, | County of Douglas, { 5% George I, Tzschuck, being duly sworn, de- poses and says that he 18 secretary of The live Publishing company, that the actual average daily circulation of' The Daily ee for the month of June, 188, 10,242 coples; for July, 18,05 coples ; for Auggust, 185, 19,155 copies: Tor Keptember, 1883, 16,154 coples; ' for October, 15,84 coples; 'for November, 186, 15080 1or December, 1888, 18,223 ‘copids; ‘for January, 180, 18,774 copies;’ for February, 184, 8,990 coples:'for March, 1889, 18,854 copies: for ADril, 185, 18560 copies; for” May, 159, 18,699 coples. GEQ. B. T78CHUCK, worn to before me and subscribed in my (Seal] " prosence this 30 day of June, A. D 880, N. P. FEIL, Notary Puble. THE men who urged and worked for the removal of Fort Omaha will live to regret their acts. I 18 promised that on Vice-President Holcomb’s return to this city, the union depot project will be submitted. O maha is patiently waiting. Tne heavy shipments of gold abroad show little signs of abating, and are likely to continue until money will be ncessary to move the new crops in Au- gust to mark THE destruction of Seattle by fire is a lesson to all cities that the first essen- tial of municipal life and progress is a fire department thoroughly equipped for emergencies. THE stock ticker has been restored on Ychange and the gambling in futures, ‘whether it be done on the curbstone, at the bucket shop or in Wall street, will g0 on undisturbed. AN inter-state exposition this fall properly managed and inaugurated on a scale commensurate with Omaha’s im- portance can not fail to be of great commercial advantage to this city. DAKOTA farmers of the Red river val- ley have undertaken the raising of hemp to supply themselves with bind- ing twine. Thisisa practical and ef- fective way of fighting the demands of the twine trust. A REAL ESTATE transaction whereby & piece of property fifty-eight feet front- age on a principal business stroet can be turned over in the course of two weeks at a net profit of six thousand dollars is a fair indication of the sta- bility of Omaha realty. THE council should provide for a dog pound where tagless dogs could be de- . tained before being despatched. The promiscuous shooting of dogs on the streets by policemen is not only dan- gerous to citizens, but is brutal and un- necessary. MALIGNANT diphtheria and pneu- monia ave stalking through the valley " of the Conemaugh, as if -the insatiable work of death was not satisfied with ten thousand victims. Bereft of home, fam- * ily and all that life holds dear, the con- * dition of the survivors is truly hear rending. Boss BuckLey who controls the * politics of California, is at prosent en- joying himself in New York City at a daily expense of two hundred dollars. : But as the last legislature appropriated . four millious in excess of the estiwnates of the state controller, there is no rea- son why this astute politician should stint himself in the least. Toe Union and Northern Pacific rail} roads have come to an amicable under- standing as to the approaching election of the Oregon Railway and Navigation company. All suits and litigations now pending -in the courts affecting the Navigation company’s interest will be dismissed. In short, the lion lies down with the lamb, and the bappy family is ; again reunited. Tir destruction of the Chesapeake & - Ohio canal removes a venerable land- mark. In Washington’s time it was re- garded as the highway of the fuwure, the main artery of commerce to con- nect the east and the west. But the development of to-day was not dreamt of by the fathers, and the highway of those days long since lost its useful- mess. It served to illustrate the mar- welous development of the country, and its loss will be regretted chielly by the army of employes which the political bosses of the state kept at work on it. THE Missourli bottoms to the north- east will undoubtedly becowme the railroad and manoufacturing center of Omaha hefore many years, What was B worthless swamp a few years ago has been reclaimed. Scores of warehouses and factories, lumber and coal yards and other importantinterests now cover the eastern section. Three railroads find ample room for expansion, and their shops furnish employmout for a large number of men. The men inter- _ested in the development of that region . ero in a position to do great good for themselves and the city, and it is cer- gain that they will not let any oppor- tunities pass which will cuhauce the walue of their property, PREPARING FOR STATEHOOD. The governor of Wyoming has {ssued a proclamation directing that an elec- tion be held on the second Monday of July next for the choice of delegates to the constitutional convention to be held in September. The governor states in his proclamation that the territory has the population and other conditions necessary to insure a stable local gov- ernment therein, and that a very large majority of the people desire to estab- lish a state government. Bills were re- ported to both houses of the last con- gress for the formation and admission into the union of the state of Wyoming. Under these circumstances the move- ment for statehood has full warrant, with excellent promise of receiving the favorable consideration of congress whenever the preparatory requirements have been complied with. The last report of the governor of Wyoming to the secretary of the in- terior estimated the population of the territory at eighty-five thousand. It is probably now not less thun one hundre thousand. In recent years the charac ter of the population has steadily im- proved, and with this has come a chunge for the better in the condition of the material affairs of the territory. When this report was submitted there were eight hundred and ninety-one miles of railroad in the territory, and the mile- age has since been increased. With these railvoad extensions the mineral deposits of the territory have attracted greater attention and are being steadily developed. The territory is rich in conl, it being estimated that its coal fields cover thirty thousand sgquare miles. There are extensive deposits of soda of remarkable purity. The terri- y is believed to have vast deposits of oil which must ultimately become a source of great wealth, Stock raising is still the most important industry, but farming is successfully carried on in the districts where water is abundant for irrigating purposes, and the gov- ernor expressed the opinion that “‘the time is near at hand when all the val- leys now producing only half a crop of grass will be waving fields of grain and rich with root and vegetable pro- ductions.” The public school system of the territory is woll cared for, there is o university that has thus far been very successful, and there are a num- ber of humane 1nstitutions. The bonded indebtedness of the territory last year was only three hundred and twenty thousand doilars, which was but one per cent of the assessed valuation of the previous year. . During the year ending Juno 30, 1888, nearly three hundred thousand acres of public land were entered in Wyoming, and nearly one hundred and fifty thousand acres previously entered were brought to final proof. It thus appears that Wyoming has been making good strides in population and material prosperity during the last few years, and there is no reason to doubt that this prosperous course will continue. The vote of the tecritory is ropublican, and when the people have adopted a suitable constitution and formed a state government there can be little doubt that their demand for state- hood will be favorably considered by congress. MORE INDIAN NEGOTIATIONS. The president has appointed a com- mission, pursuant to act of congress, to negotiate with the Cherokee and other tribes in the Indian territory for the cession of a part of their lands to tho United States. The amount of land which the government will obtain if these negotiations shall be successful is stated tobe about twenty-two million acres, an area not quite half as large as Nebraska, but nearly all of it superior land. No one, however, need beina burry to take advantage of the opening of this territory. Under the most favorable conditions that can be reasonably hoped for it will be a year, and perhaps much longer, before nego- tiations can be completed, but there is every reason to expect that the govern- ment will find some serious obstacles in the way of success, the removal of which may require further legislation by con- gress. The matter will doubtlass be found considerably more complicated than the negotiations with the Sioux, and it is very likoly, also, that the In- dians to be treated with will be found no less shrewd and stubborn than their Dakota brethren in ing objections and insisting upon their claims. So far as the Cherokees have expressed them- selves rogarding the disposal of their lands, the outlook for negotiations with them is certainly not favorable, and their attitude is pretty sure w0 cxert a strong 1nfluence upon other tribes in the Indian territory. The rights of the tribes in that terri- tory have been very clearly defined by the treaty, and tbeir disposition ap- pezars to be not to relinquish one iota of of what has been accorded them, but to hold the goverrment to a full perform- ance of every obligation. Thus, when it was proposed in congress to embrace what is known as the Cherolkee Strip with Oklahoma there was a vigorous protest from the Cherokees against the proposition, and it was found that the government could not do this without violating a treaty obligation. It is a question how far, if at all, the govern- “ment is bound by these treaties, the supreme court having decided, we be- licve, that they have no force except as congress may be pleased to respect them, but, however this may be, it was decided not to yiolate the agreement in the case of this Cherokee Steip, unless forbidding a renewal of its lense to a cattle com- pany constituted a violation, The treaty of 1866 allowed the government to settle friendly [ndians in any part of the Cherolkee country west of ninety- six degrees of longitude, the lands so used to be paid for at a price agreed upon, but until this was done the Cher- lseo nation was to retain possession of and jurisdiction over all such land Phe right of the United Statos to s friendiy Iodians on the “strip” is a knowladged by the Cherokeos, buv the proposal to open it for the settlemen whites is a different atfair. The Cher keee leased this tract at an annua rental of ane hundred thousand dollg and the terms of the government have to be libersl in order to induce them to give it up, Negotiations looking to the uequire- ment by the government of territory greater in extent than that of a num- bor of the states, and consisting of ex- cellent 1and, are important, and will need to be conducted with exceptional skill and ability, The commissioners appointed ave not sufficiently well known to enable us to speak authori- tively regarding their qualifications for such a duty. THE AMES PURCHASE. The enterprising example of Mr. Fred L. Ames 1n placing hundreds of thou- sands of dollars in Omaha property is worthy of more than passing mention. It is a display of unbounded confidence in the future of Omaha, and conveys a significant lesson to our moneyed men. The purchase of the Coad and Pacific Toxpress properties, and the erection of a magnificent business block, in- volving a total investment of nearly half a million dollars, shows that the ‘‘trend of business” is westward and can not bo stayed while property owners east of Fifteenth streot are indifferent to the demandsof ex- punding mereantile interests. Golden opportunitics are slipping through their hands. Thoy are content as long as their fire traps bring large rentals, and shut their eyes to the gradual but cer- tain drift of business to other sections, The fact that east Farnam street i steadily losing its character as a retail street is not surprising to those who have closely watched the tendency of busines Crude, inconvenient and shoddy buildings do not attract business. They repel it. The external appearance of a building is an adver- tisement of the character of the tenant and his business. And so long as the owners fail to furnish modern struc- tures and conveniences for the expand- ing business, they can not hope to long retain the prestige of the street. Their rent rolls will diminish when it is too late, and the tenants who now pay ex- orbitant rents for poor accommodations will move to other and more desirable quarters, where property owners are ready to furnish every modern conven- ience for a fair return on the invest- ment. The rapid development of upper Far- nam and Sixteenth streets is strong evidence of the tendency of business. Stores which were considered gorgeous 1 pioneer days are no longer desirable. The modern merchant must have the latest appliances for the conduct of busi- ness, and these can not be secured from the landlords who live for to-day and care not for to-morrow. The shoddy fire-traps must go, and go promptly, or business men will leave them to the bats and cobwebs. THE property owners of Burt street. between Sixteenth and Twentieth, have determined to pave that thoroughfare with vitrified brick in preference to wooden btock. The success of that ex- periment will be watched with great interest by the city. Burt street is des- tined to become one of the leading res! dence streets, and by the selec- tion of vitrified brick, the property owners expect to secure a pavement that shall combine cleanliness, durabil- ity and noisclessness at a cost not ex- ceeding that of wooden block. Should the new pavement prove satisfactory, there is every reason to believe that brick will take the place of all wooden pavements in the suburban districts of the city. THE cities of the east have responded nobly to tho 2all of distress from the ruined districts of Pennsylvania. Three days after the news of the terrible dis- aster was contirmed, Philadelphia sub- sceribed the munificent sum of three hundred and sixty thousand dollar New York followed next with one hun- dred and fifteen thousand, Chicago sent fifty thousand, Washingcon twenty thousand, Cleveland thirty-eight thou- sand, and many other cities contributed generously in proportion to their size and wealth. s motor will mote within a few weeks, but the people of South Eleventh und South Sixteenth streets are still whistling for those long promised extensions. Docror MERC OTHER LANDS THAN OURS. The assertion recently made by Lord - that it was never more uncertain whether the rulers of ISurope would remain in power for five years, was so extraordi- 1s to have attracted a great deal of at- tention. The British premier must have meant not that the present rulers of Europe might cense to live, but that they or thuir expected successors would ccase to reign within the brief term mentioned. It would have been a truism to say that a sovercign’s tenure of life is uncertain, particularly as the kang of Holland was but lately looked upon as moribund. Tho king of Spain is a caild, the sfiltan of Turkey is an invalid, the czar is incossantly threatened with assassi- nation, the emperor of Austria is known to be tired of life, and the German kaiser is be lieved to be a sufferer from a constitutional disease. ‘That every one of them may in five years give place to another membor of his dynasty, is a truth too obvious to need af- firmance by a man who, whatever his faults, has never been accused of twad- dle. Evidently the uncertamty to which the British premier referred is concerned with the duration, not of individual lives, but ot dynasties and forms of government. Even thus defined, the statement seems too broad. In some Kuropean countries a political revo- lution is probable; in others it is possible; while again in others it is scarcely conceiva- ble. Few careful observers of current events would be surprised to see material changes in the French political regime—we will not say in five years, but in five months, Whether the Rogent Christina will be able much longer to repress the Spanish revolu- tionists is also very doubtful. he hold of the house of Savoy upon the [talian penin- sula has been sensibly weakened by its fail- ure to conciliate papacy on the ona hand, and its intimate relations witd the traditional en- emies of Italy on the other, No one ex- | pects King William, of Holland, to live | five years; and should his young daughter die during her minority, the Netherlands would pass to & German princess, under whose influence the country might be in- duced to enter the German empire on the footing as Mavaris. As for Belgium, on behul! of whoso neutrality and indepen deice not oven wland would now desire to fixht, sho is likely to o roughly dealt with t following a ain enough, more. ¢ aubian priveipali- ties, Roumania, Servia and Hulgaria, a rov- olution may break out at any hour. Bu L:ero the scope of probable political change end. ritoriul readjustine . It is g o three 1 Iv is inconceivable thats will not five yoars henco rdikn dver the Turkish pos- sessions, no matter how restricted they may by that time have tiéothe. Neither ocan we doem it possible tig€ o Romanoft family will not continue 'to ‘rule Russia in 1304, whatever may bo the issuo of tho appalling contest betwaen the niffilists and tho pros- ent czar, So of tio Bomposite empire of Austro-Hungary it may be said that the most durable foaturd is the Hapsburg suc- cossion. K'rancis Jossph may abdicate or die, but in all probability he will bo sue- coeded by a prince 6f his house. e The increase in French emigration to South America, particularly to the Argen- tine Republic, is catising the French gov ernment much concorn, No less than 17,105 Frenchmen sailed for that country in 1338, as against only about 5,000 in 1830, This is peculiarly trying to the ministry in view of the comparative failure of tho efforts to in- duce colonists to go to Algeria and Cochin China. The minister of the interior, M. Constans, directed a circular lotter to all the profects of France on April 18, urging them to put intending emigrants on their guard against the illusory promises held out to them by tho agents of foreign countries, He speaks with considerable justice of the dubi ous prospoct. necessarily before the larger part of the emigrants to the Argentine Re public, destined to be set down in the midst of the vastuncultivated areas of the interior, under obligation to the Argentine govern- mentorto emigration companies for their passage money, exposed to the probab of a fall in the prico of labor and to the u certaintios of a fluctuating paper currency, and with no chance of becoming owaers of land except as metayors, The prefects are ordered to press these facts upon the at- tention of the people gencrally, as also to proceed with the groatest severity 1st omigration agents who are not duly au- thorized. They arc also to cnlist the help of village authorities in the attempt to diminish emigration, getting the latter to discourage to tho utmost ntending emigrants who apply for the necessary passports and papers. It will be interesting to observe the effect of these vigorous measures; it does not seem possible that they can fail of accomplishing much of their aim. A The rocent crisis in the Spanish ministry appears to have been only the breaking out of un opposition to Sugasta within his own party, or rather the fusion of parties owning s leadership, which has long boen threat- ened. The immediate causo of the rupture was the defeat of the proposition to increase the duties on Is. At the time of voting on the bill, May 23, a graat dist urbance took place in the chamber, tho presid ent, Martos, actually 1g the chair to vot inst his party, whilo Gamazo and his little band of protectionist liberals, seeing that the measure was destined to defeat, refrained from vot- ing altogether: To these disaltected liberals, it was publicly understood, that Generals Cassola and Dominguez, with Romero Rob- ledo, had joined thémsélyes, aud that they could muster abouy fiffy votes against the government. Theyproposed to join the con- servatives in demandingz vote on the admin istration bill to graat universal suffrage be- fore discussing ti tithates, and counted on ousting Sagasta on that issue. The situa- tion was 8o critioal thnt the resignation of the ministry was i generally looked for. gasta, however, chose' to stave things off for a month at least, and secured the queen regent’s assent to a decrce suspending the session of the cortes, - It 18 oxpected that that body will be assembled again July, and it will then apphar whether has been able to made combinations assuring the continnance of-his administration, The outlook for him is certainly most stormy. A congress of 15,000 delegates, represent- i ,000,000 prople, is s0on to assemble in India to put into form the demands of the native population upon the Britisn govern- ment. 'The congress will usk for a recon- struction of the | ouncil o as to admit the election of one-haif by the people, the absolute separation of judiciul from cx ecutive functions, free admission of nati to administrative and exe 25, i sub- mission of the budget to criticism, and that native representat ail have power to question the governwent, T demunds simply show the kina of government that the 250,000,000 people of Indix nave submitted to. They show that the British government has taken the government of the people of Iudia into its own hands as completeiy as any des- pot of Ilurope or Asia has the government of his own people. The British will be reluctant to grant this right. 1t is trouble- sowo in the hands of friends—that is, of volitical opponants who are of the same raca aud attached to the sume principles of gov- ernment—and may be made mu, in the hands of enemic points for uttac: people of India are ¢ r Brit rule comes to us mainly through Bri sources. To the world at Lirge India is a sealed book. " Dr. Peters has at last obtained to start for Central Africa with a large quan- tity of storcs destined for Emin Pasta. His route will probably be from Mombusa, north to Zanzibar, across Masalaod to Albert Nyanzu, and if he.gets safely through, his great supply of rehief stores, purchused with funds raised entirely in Gerimany, will en- rich Emin for many a day. The deiny in starting this finely-equipped expedition was due partly to Bismarck's fear that a large caravan going inland would tend further 1o unsettle matters on the cast coast; a8 it 13, the German government nhas disclaimed any responsibility for the safety of the caravan. ‘The strange fact that Stanloy brougit no letters from Kmin to the Congo, aud also that the letters from Stanley give noidea as to the amount of relief stores he been able to place in the hands of the governor of the equatorial province, bave increased the auxiciy of Bmin’s frignds. The coming de parture of the Peters expodition shows tha no credence is given to the rumor that Bmin is accompanying Stanley 1o the coast, permission e 1t After the positiofi of vicoroy ot Irelaud had been offered to ull the prominent peers, and respectfully decti.od’ by each in wurn, it was feared that uo pue’could be induced to accept the distinction;. The earl of Zetland, however, seams to bnye been prevailed upon 10 allow himseif to bedistinguished by resid- ing at Dubln Castlé. ‘The salary attached 10 the viceroyalty i3 pxcdedinely liberal, and the duties of the offige consist principaily in holding recepuions und obeying Mr. Balfour, the secretary for Irclandi The objections of all the other noblelsen who declined the honor seew to have been not to receiviug the salary, nor to holding receptions, but to being practically at the command of Mr. Balfour, who hus achieved un unenviablo reputation by s administration of Irish af- fawrs, It 18 to be uoped that the earl of Zet- lang will find Mr. Balfour an ugreesble master, e The czar, in a speech just made, said that the prince of Monteuexro is the “sole sincer: friend of 1tussia” among the crowuned heads of Burope. Willlam of Germany, it will bo rewembered, pledged the friendship of the crinuns for the Muscovie a few months w20, but the caar evideutly believes that that promise was not sincere. Alexandor nas probably diagnosed toe situation cor- rectly. Uermany's governmeot holds uo ia, notwithstanding the ties of blood which subsist between the rulers of both countrios, - To Koop Offico-Seekers Away. Chicago Tribune, Lixe a good, faithful wife, willing to do hing to save her husvand from the an. its of small politicians and curios- ity seokors for the next threo years, Mrs. Cleveland is learning to play the violin, Had Grown Rusty. Chicago Times. ‘We rejoice to ses that our old friond and co-laborer, William Henry Smith, has taken to writing for the mowspapors again, His dispatches from Jolnstown carry us back to the Tilden-Hayes campaign, William Henry is no slouch of a correspondent, but his long connection with the Associated pross has had the effect of knocking him out of practice. P ANl Ordered Green Mint, New York Sun, The other night when the most blo drinking place in America was crowded evory man excopt two had a glass of green mint before him. The rage for this decoc- tion of sugar tinctured with the juico of mint leaves—which tastes very like oil of peppermint, by the way—is approachinga madness in town, fashiona- - He Will Change His Tune. Detroit Fres Press. “Any man who accumulates over $§10,000 should be made to divide said Charles Spachs, a Milwaukee socialist, a few weeks ago. The other day he got a legacy of §16,- 000 from Belgium, and we trust that the strong arm of the law will step in and take $3,000 of 1t and divi. it among the poor, il The Modest Violet for Us. Chicagn Nerald. A New York paper favors the adoption of violet as the national emblem, and cer. tainly there is no flower that so perfectly typifies the shrinking modesty of the Amer- ican character. Letother nations choose the gaudy sunflower, the proud hollyhocks, the flaming rose, the loud peony—the quiet and unobtrusive violet is the emblem for Amer- ica. lce-Water mperance. Attanta Constitution, ‘This ice-water business is one of the worst forms of intemperance. It kills, either sud- denly or gradually, about as many pe this country as whisky kills. In fact, a mod- erate dose of whisky is not as dangerous as an immoderate drink of ice-water, and a tablespoonful of the latter is an iomoderate quantity. Now, g o-water and pour it down your throat, if you feel like it. You know the conscquel New York Tribune: First worshiper—Our preacher is becoming dreadfully tiresome. He doesn’t talk about anything but our sins, Second worshiper—Yes; we will have to him abroad again to get some new 1deas. Norristown Herald: Miss Lillian Hartzler of Harrisburg, recently read an e: titled “Hunting a Man,” which have been *a masterpiece.” Hunting a man is u task a great many young ladies essay, but they don’t ull get a master apiece. Now Orleans Picayune: Apropos of select- ing a flower or plant as a National emblem the Nashville Banner wants to know what's the matter with the pie plant. What is the matter with the thistle? It thrives and grows and blows, gets down on an enemy, and spreads over all creation. Munsey's Weekly: Proud father—Goin’ ter start'r church and Sunday school, are yer? Well, I've got two mighty gocd boys wov'll do for yer Bible cl They never told a lie in their lives—here they come now. vs, where did yer git that fowl! The good —Stold it. Proud father—See, parson! ie couldn’t live in them boys’ mouths. Terre Haute Express: The editor's friexd—Don't be so down-hearted. old man. not the only woman in the world. ““There's just as good fish in the sea,”” you know. The editor—It is notso much the sunple fact thut she rejected me that hurts s0 much as the way in which she did it. She returned my letters along with a ‘“declined with thanks” card that I once sent her ou receipt of a poem that she had sent to the oflice before we we juainted. Terre Haute Express: Advice to young authors: Write as naturally as you can—in the same manner in wh you would talk. A young woman, however, will have better BuCCess writing i a style in which she would be ashamed to talk. Oc are matter of diet. y swallow ever) from a ward politician down to a s She's no epi hing, ~4Oh, but mino is 7oung Brown—*Ah um- I'm afraid it's too late to alter it %irst Dramrer— k 1took the biegest order of the econd Drumm don’t be- First Drummer—*You 1. perhaps you'll believe this. ntly producing a paper.) Here is a letter 1 just got cancelling it.” Philadelphia Inquir 1 v,”” said Mr. Merryfellow railway Goods Reporter: not neces- at the club, h the in state commerce law in force. Ican tell you a way inwhich you all can travel and not puay a cent for fares.” “What is it asked every man in hearing. “Why. said Merryfcllow, as Le lighted a tresh cigar, “every man of you can—walk." -~ Yon't Get n New Yorle World. This is o world of ups and downs, Of circumstances and fate, Where fortune smiles or dar And bids us calmly wait We in the darkness vlindly grope, And though on top to-day, Porchance to-morrow in the' s So frowns, Don't If fortune has been heap. "Pweie bettor not to sl Your fellowmen who've fou JSut won less in tho fig You'll mect as m D As you do of sun M This fact you'd best rememenb Aund ‘ Don't i on you, hi as true, mber Get Gay. caceable with all mankind, ways are best; Be to your lot in life resiencd, Your' soul m peaco invest; Be to your lanclior nature true And choose tho casi It matters pot what ¢ Bu e The smoothest Dou't Get tat §im 5. W, Juoe 7.~ teamer Lubeck has arrived from Apia, Samos, with sdvices of May 25, Kverything was quiet in Samoa. A _truce was maintained between the contending natives, owing Lo reports that additional German 1en-of-war were oa their way 1o Apia. he - President Adams’ Mother Dead, QUINCY T Charles F. Adams, widow of the late C. F. Adumns and mother of John Quiney Adams anid C| . Adaws, president of the Ui | dicd last night, sged elghty-oue. KNOW-NOTHING WITNESSES. A Slow Day in the Councilmanic In- vestigation, MR. COOPER'S OVER-CHARGES Complaint Against the Burlington— The Fedowa Will Caso Submitted — Suprome Court Cases — City News and Notes. 1020 P Staser, Lixcol June 7. At 10 o'clock, sharp, this morning, the councilmanio investigating committes re- sumed adjourned work of the investigation, Before, however, the resume of testimony commenced, tho council met in chamber and ratified the contracts for the erection of two ongine houses for the city, awarded to Layne & Sweet, which was done with the recommendation that the contractors employ local labor. To settle the prico of pig iron, hydrants, pipe and other water supplies, during the past three or four years, B, S. Parkhurst, a St. Louis traveling salesmen, was called to the stand. He said that the prices on these articles fluctuate, the supply and demand having much to do with their selling value. Pig ivon sold from $4.25 to $1.35, At present the price is $4.05. Hydrants, list price gov- e with 15 & per cent off on St. Louis prices. Pipe is subjocted to like relativo dis- counts, He never quoted prices to Cooper, but may have done so to Dean. Four co would, with discount off the market be £16.20. Cooper had chareed tho city $16.20 on this ¢ of goods. However, there were bids in from other plumbers, and on these regular market prices were charged, On 21¢- inch ‘steam cocks the list price was $14, discount off Cooper had charged $12. On a later price list the discount was 57l per cont off, and part of the goods were bought during the time when tho greater discount was in force. It is not usual to charge list price, even at retail, on this class of goods. These prices are the prices at Lincoln, Wit~ id that in purchasing he could beat the in Cooper’s price list, from which he was quoting. Witness’ firm had a list price which was abouc identical with Cooper’s. Witness would not say that a city buying about $0,000 per year would be entitled to the regular wholesale discounts to a retail purcha This would, however, depend argely on the amount of combetition. A 2ig-inch steam cock, on which the list price was §14, ought tobe sold to a rotait pur- it av $7.50 to §; the discount being 574 per cent. L. C. Burr testified that he was somewhat acquainted with H. T. Clarke. Haa some wtercst in the Clark paving contract. He had casually examined the contract and knew something of its nature. No bonus was ever demanded by the council, or any member of 1t, in_ consideration of ‘sccuring the contract, He knew nothing of any such demand. Chairman Hamilton put in sharply in or examination. ‘The opinion bad been freely expressed that Clark’s contract was bought, because, as stated, it was much higher than other bids. Witness stated in explanation of these charges that it was a mistake that Clark's bid was higher than some of the others, “The fact is this,” said the wit- ness, ‘‘Clark’s bid was lower than any of his competitors, and there was no reason for the bonus. Burr said he knew nothing of Clark’s alleged bond transaction; that he and his partrers had nothing to do with it. Witness denied the Owmaha Republican’s statement that Clark had paid $5,000 each to several councilmen to secure the paving contract, facetiously remarking that the Republican man could not have known Clark very well. He stated, however, regarding the sale of bonds, that the First National bauk bought one block at 95 per cent. i , Lie street sweeper, was called, and & sworn, stated that he was never d upou to cough up to any member of ouncil and did net even call upon Cap- tain Billingsley to examine his contract. A Mr. Morton was called, but his story was of a visit to Water Commissioner Ly- man, and had to do with politics and not with boodlers or boodle. City Attorney Lumbertson volunteered to to testify, it having been suid that he re- fused to honor a s stutiug that that newspaper story wus_without a shudow of foundatiou. Atforney Strode, however, shot a question at him that for a moment bid fair to open o hornet's nest. It was this: “‘Mr. Lambertson, did you advise any po- liceman or ofticer of the luw to et an in- demnifying bond before compelling service upon witncsses who might decline to appear before the investigating committee ! “Coldly came the reply: “I did not. I ad- vised that one should be very careful in making seryice, 8o far as attachments were concerned, if witnesses should decline wo at- tend. This was all.” Marshal Cooper called and corrobo- ted the city attorney's statement. In c planation it is well to state that street stories have been going that Lambertson has been k the work of investigation and 1 it to an ubrupt close. ‘Pl afternoon session bogan at 2 o'clock, with I\ A, Kosmeyer, a plumber and dealor in plumbing goods,” on the stand. He questioned regarding prices and discount water pipes, especially with refs 1 invoices sold to the city by C JoC On one lot he testificd that m price, with discounts off, was 0,0n which Cooper had charged £9, an arge of $340. On two T's had eharged $3.80, the n price was $2. the overcharze being $1.80. Mr. Kosmoyer had befor > issved v W.J. Cooper Col v, and quoted from it w ©n l-inch globe discount off, was 40 co Ou 1}4-inch glolio Coopor LINCOLN SUREAU OF Tre OMAmA Ban, } ce, the \lves, the | charged $2.80. i-inch couptings, the pri nts: arged ceuts, Theso ¥ thrown in with tho pipe. -price, with Coop! couplings are r If bought sep tho discounts off, are as above. On Linch corporatlon cocks the price list was $3.55; with discount off, $1.92ig. Witness saju that if he would goto Mr Cooper and buy goods ho wouid exveet to got them with the full discount off, and Cooper would then bo malking u fair profit. conclusion of Mr. Kosmoy stated or's testi- that sub- pamnas nad been served ou J. A, Buckstall aud W. H. B, Stout, of the firm of Hu iq & Stout, puving contractors, and on Goorge 5. Miller, of the firm of Miller & Lucas, Couneil Blufls, and that the gentlemon had to appear und give evidence. Those nen did 5ot appeat very promptly. 345 Mr. kstaff o was ', His firm were ¢ paving dis ; swest. Iell b bid for' the contracts, 1is fivin had not had wuch talk with mem- s of the council before the letting of the 8. wiany others Bue Ihavsall,” came fro at lust, Witness 0ok o say Lhit his firm was 316,009 lower on this contract than compotitive bidoers. The in- vestigation adjourned until Monday at 10 o'clock, stafl know noth Attorney Strode ion, however, to Prociamation, o the people of Nebraska : Whereas, ‘Phe last disuster in Pensylvania | to life and property is unprecedented, and e citizens of tho devastated districts are destitute and demanding ussistance Lo al ate tl sutferings, and Whereas, Our citizens reme and are grateful for the goucrosity manifested to- Late by other commonwealths i time of need and misfortune, Theref e D, Maklejoha, tenan nor of the sta Nebraska, owmend that acting & would res libe When Daby was sick, we gave her Castoria. Syhen sho was a Child, she cried for Castoria, "' ien she became Migs, she clung to Castoria, ushieo had Childrea, she gave lien Castoria donations be mado by our citizous, and a fund raised for the unfortunave sufferors ot Johnstown and vieinity. I nominate and appont J. K. Hill, state treasuror, as agent to recoive donations for such relief fund. . In testimony whereof, T have horounts ses my hand and causod to bo afiixed the groas seal of the state of Nebraska, Done at Lincoln, this 6th day of June, D., 1850, GrOROE D, MEIKLEIONN, Lioutenant and Acting Governor, A Damage Complaint. Tho Burlington ownors have anothor casy on their hands, This time tho complainants, W. L. Barber and J. W. Walkct; commission merchants, hail from Omaba. As usus they sot up that the Burlington is a common earrior, doing businoss undor tho laws of the state; that during the year 1858 the defoad- ant tondered to tho plaintiffs, consignees, car-loads of goods at varions times which they were unablo to remove promptly at tha time of notification: that when they offered to remove them they found demurrage charges against them and were mot permitted to roe move them until they were paid. Forbears ance, however, ceased to bo a virtue and complainants replevined from the company two car loads of hay and secured judgment before R. D. A. Wade, a justice of the peace, and the defondant failod to appeal, But on the 4th day of February tho defondant com= menced & suit in the same court. alloging damages in the sum of $200, for failure on the part of complainants to' remove goods from two cars, which case is still ponding. Whereforo, plaintiffs ask reimbursement ia the sum of $60, demurrage paid, and such othor rolief as from the caso may appear, Notice has been served on the company of the complaint, Fair and Bank Associations. TLate yesterday afternoon the Chase County (Neb.) Argicuitural and Horticultural asso- clation and the Bank of Creighton filed articles of incorporation in the ofice of the secretary of state. Thus another county wheels into line for the purpose of giving annual fairs or agricultural exhibitions, and another banking institution bids for patron- age, having compliod with tho laws of the stato. The agricultural society authorizes & capital stock of §5,000, and the banking com« pany $40,000. Champion, Chase county, and Creighton, Knox county, are the respectiva places for the transaction of business. Fair association incorporators: J. K. Matthows, W. R. Davis, J. C. Hayes, R. A. Ewing, J. S. Bell, W. M. Cununingham, G. W. Gotzens daver, J. P. Fox, C. W.Rhodes, R. F Heady, Hiram Eckles, John Alexander, W. H. King, W. L. Davidson, C.O. Adams and C. M, Dwings. Banking: R. W. Peywn, J. L. Packard, O. M. Rice, W. L. Twiner, W. C. Caley and H. L. Grasser. Eightecnth Annual Exhibition. The eighteenth annual exhibition of the Palladian society was given in the chapel of the university Friday evening. The follow~ g was the programme : Instrumental solo—Tannhauser and Lo- hengrin..... cieesisenanas. Lisgt Miss M. D. Cochran. “Freedom for Ireland’® dwin Farmer. ..**A Coming Corporation” . C. Taylor. Vocal solo..... . Nat M. Brighan Debate—*‘Resolved, That Bismarck's Policy is tho Best for the German People” Afirmative, Oration Essay.. “Last Night! -y 3o W Cornet solo.. eoonse «‘‘Lizzie Polka' William O’Shea, jr. Recitation...*'The Faloon of Sir Ferderigo' Jessie W. Goodell. Oration ....''Was He a Statesman?" innie DePue. Vocal 8010.......... Nat M. Brigham. Supreme Court Matters. ‘The following cases were filed for trial in tho supreme court to-day : Howard Whitney vs Harriet Preston; error from the district court of Sarpy county. Henrich W, Buck vs Davenport Savings bank; error from the district court of Sow- ard county. Hiram S. Lydick et al vs John Palmquist; error from the district court of Burt county. Joseph Spelts vs Davenport Savings bank ; error from the district court of Sowe ard county. . Faurot; MeCrosky. “Dreams’ City News and Notes. Sheriff j. M. Smiley, of Seward, was in Lincoln to-day to secure his voucher for tak- ing Leroy Horne to the state industrial school at Kearnoy on the 5th. He was sent for incorrigibility. The case of Mrs. Anna Houser on com- plaint of Lulu Heory was dismissed by Judge Stewart to-day. This is the second time Lulu has had Mrs. Houser before the courts and both times her word was insuffie cient to bind her adversary over. The celebrated Fedowa will case was given to the jury this afternoon. If the jury are as loug-winded in deciding as the jaw=~ yers were in the investigation, the verdict will be reached week after next. The easa was the most bitterly contested of any on wrial during the present term of the court. University examinations closed to-day, and commencement exercises are fairly on. Tha philodicean exhibition last evening was lurgely attended and the exercises wero especially interesting. Apropos of this 1t may be mentioned that the graduating class of the high school acquitted itseif very creds itably. —_— Dakota Soldiers' Home Board. Hor Srinas, Dak., June 7,—|Special Tele- gram to Tne Bre.]—The Dakota soldiers’ home board has been organized as followst Thomas A. Bones, Webster, president; W. B. TLucas, Chamberlain, secretary; A. J. Cleiner, Pierre, treasurer; W. P. Phillips, Hot Spxings, superintendent of construction, ~ NOT A PIMPLE ON HIN NOW, Bad with Eczema. Hair all gone, Scalp covered with eruptions. Thought his hair would never grow.” Qured by Cutioura Rem- Hair Spiendid ana not a ple on him. I eaunot say enough in pratse of the CUTIOURA REMEDLES. My boy Whieil ono year of nge, was @0 bad with eczema that he loxt all Lis hair, His sculp was covered with eruptions, whioh the Qoctors said was scall head, and that his har wonld never grow again. l|nn]nlll'lu§ of & cure 1 4 physicians, T hegan the use of the Curt Cuna IKENEDIES, dnd | am uappy to say, with most perfect success. His hair 15 now A lid, and there is not & dimple on him. T recommend the CUTICURA REMEDIES to mothers s the most specey, economical, and sure curo for ull $kin diseased of infunts wnd chilaren. and feol that every mother who has an afilicted child will thank me forso doing, Mrs, M. E. 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