davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29

IT frequently happens that the
expressed by newspaper
correspondents, are not in accord
with the views entertained by the
editors of the journal that publishes
their contributions.
A case in point occurs in this issue
of the BEE. Our Washington cor
respondent, abiding - the investi-
CATION of the management OF the
affairs of the District of Columbia,
declares that nothing. derogative to
the Board of Public Works has so
far been elected by the investiga-
ton. Governor Shepard, the chief
of. the so-called District ring, is
Iauded to the skies as a man of in
domitable energy and spotless in
tegrity.
We imagine our correspondent, in
common with other Bohemians who
have partaken of the sumptuous
hospitality of the Board, has not
paid very close attention to the evil
dencedrawn out by the investigating
committee. He has probably looked
to the subsidized ring papers, whose
editors have held fat paving con-
tracts, for the source of his informa-
ton.
We regret that the BEE does not
share his conclusions i'm tho premi-
ses.
As far as we have been able to
Judge, the testimony before the com
mittee has been of the most damag'
ing character. With this testimony
before us, We incline to the opinion
that the Washington ring has JUS
claims for being classed on a pal
with Tweed's Tammany cohorts
Their failure to equal the Tam
many chief in the amounts appro'
priated can only be accounted FOL
on the presumption that they die
not have as good an opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29
TAX EXEMPTION.

ONE of the strongest arguments
against the Constitution presented
to the people of Nebraska, was that
il contained a provision for taxing
all the Church property Of the
~State.-RepubiicdR.
We are aware that the Church
taxation bugaboo was very effeetu-
ally handled by the Republican in
its efforts to defeat the new Consti-
tuition. 1t was mainly used to cover
the TRICKS of the monopolists who
had bought up the Republican for
the purpose of defeating a measure
that threatened To deprive them OF
their supremacy in this State.
1t, was this howl about taxing
graveyards and churches, that ena-
bled demagoues like the clerical
editor of the Republican, to play
upon popular prejudices, bred of ig-
norance and stupidity. The facts
are patent that taxation to be just
must be universal.
Why pirate about the injustice of
taxing cemeteries, when we can
point TO one cemetery near this city
that yields a greater income TO its
owner than any property of similar
valuation within the city limits?
Why should wealthy men who seek
TO glorify themselves by building
costly churches be exempted when
the cottage of the poorest working
man is taxed?
1t is proper enough to compel
people to pay a school tax, but why
do you seek to compel them to pay
a church tax? A case i'm point has
just reached Us through the Beatice
Erprcss. From that journal We
learn that "a petition was presented
TO the Commissioners of Gage
county, last Tuesday, by Capt.
Ashby, asking that the property
belonging to the different churches
in the city be placed on the assess
Pent books. The petition sets
in general, that the Consti-
tuition forbids the exemption from
taxation of the property of corpora
tions; and in particular that the
Presbyterian church building is
leased for profit, which excludes it
from the benefit Of the exemption
provided by the statutes.
The commissioners have taken
the case under ADJUSTMENT.
The Beatrice Express admits that
our constitution is in direct conflict
with the statute concerning exemp-
lions. The case quoted above in
the exemption of property
owned by the Presbyterian Church,
and leased by them to parties. Now
would be pleased to know
whether in case of an appeal to the
they would NOT BE compelled
% decide that under our present
Constitution, the property Of corpo-.
ations cannot be exempted from
axation, whether used for churches,
'smeteries, or any other purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29

BAXTER, the Arkansas usurper, is
a very cute individual. Like our
now somewhat notorious City
Treasurer, he did not poll as many
votes as his antagonist, but he man.
aged to count him out by unfriendly
legislation. Now that the courts
have finally ousted him, he again
seeks to resume his sway by
appealing to the Legislature.
His assurance to President Grant
of his willingness to submit peacea-
bly, to the decision made by the
Legislature is very characteristic.
He knows the Legislature will de-
eide In his favor and he can afford
to rest easy.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29

MAYOR CHASE very properly de-
cl,nes to abuse the pardoning power
by ordering the release of a high
toned gambler now confined in the
civ Jail. What would DO the object
Of arresting, trying and convicting
such gentry, if the Mayor could
stem i'm and annul the verdict of the
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29

THE first chapter of Bret Harte's
new story, "Tbe Rose of the Tou-
Iomne,r appears on the third page
of this issue. 1t is conceded on ali
hands 10 be n of the very best ef-
forts of the gifted Californian, and
melted him six hundred dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29

OLD man Bender, whose %atrocious
crimes had caused such profound
excitement throughout Kansas, has
at last reached the place where his
bloody deeds had been committed.
His identity is now established and
we aprehend that his career will be
very brief.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29

The farmers round about Ponca
are highly elated over the success OF
the coal enterprise, and flock to the
mine in large numbers to witness
the work as it progresses. Coal from
the mine is daily used in Ponca 6y
business men, who are ready Z add
their Testimony in favor of its quail
ity. The Recimens brought to this
city by MFssSchr9der were lett al
the ofice 6lzMr. Meckling, Superin-
tendent a. the Dakota Southern
road, whese they may be seen.-
Nour Gfr Journal, April 18th.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29
NOTICE.

CASTELAR, has been heard and
his voice is still for the Spanish Re-
public.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29
To CORRESPONDENTS.

We DO NOT desire any contributions Whatever
az q literary or poeticai character anu VIC
viii not undertake to preserve, or 70 return
ne same. in any case whatever. Our sAn
h sufficiently large to more than supply our
limited space in that direction
px.I S.YE OF WRITER, in full, museHsn-escn
and every case accompany any commnnica-
ton Of What nature scever. This is not IN
,e,ded for publication. but for enr own salts
faction and as proof Of good faith
OuK COUNTRY FRIENDS We viii always De
,Ieased to hear from, on all matters connected
xith crops. country politics, and on any sub
,et whatever of general interest 10 the PEG
ple of our state. Any connect
"A With the election. and relating TO Foods,
accidents. etc, will be gladly received. All
sucb communications. however, must be
brief as possible; and they must, In all cases.
be written upon one side OF the sheet only.
POLITICAL
All ANNOUNCEMENTS OF candidates Tor once
-xbether made by self or friends, and
whether as notices or communications TO the
Editor. are (untii nominations are nade)
simply personal, and will he charged as ad-
yertiSelseDIs.
A communications should be addressed 70
4. RosEwATEI, Editor and Publisher, Draw
r27l.
NOTICE.
Inland after October twenty-hrst, lsIZ, inc
.,,v circulation of the DAILY BEE is assumed
Nv Mr. Edwin Davis, to whose order all SUD
.crip,;ons not paid at the ofhce viii be payable.
and by whom ali receipts for subscriptions WEI
be couniersigned-
Z. RDsEwATER- Publisher
Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-29

The whole or any part Of q deposit sfter re-
mair ing In this Bank three months, will draw
Interest," from date Of deposit 10 time Of pay
ment- The who-e or any part Of . deposit can
drawn 1t any rv1~- augS6~0
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26
sPROUTING.

That venerable old Indy, the San
Francisco Alta, has had her toes trodden
upon, and, moved with indignation at
the liberty. is kind enough to favor us
with the following piece OF "sarkastic"
literature:
Occasionally an editorial sprout comes
to the surface, usually in some out-of-
the-way place. and Immediately he COM
mences to see-saw at opinions expressed
by the leading journals in London, Paris,
Berlin, New York, Chicago and San
Francisco, hoping to attract their fire,
and believing that his readers will fully
appreciate his ability to squelch said news
papers. There is one OF that kind up at
Phoebe, Nevada. now trying to smash
the universe and unhorse all the editors,
each of whom he looks upon as rival
standing between him and fame.
Poor old thingl You should never
allow your anger to have full swing, for
then your wits, naturally weak and sadly
worn, become irremediably confused and
your lucubrations hopelessly wandering.
For instance, in the above elegant ex-
tract, you actually have the audacity to
call the Alta leading journal" aud,
by implication, to compare it with the
great papers of the day. OF course you
would never have asserted so monstrous
q proposition had your reason been I'M
der control. So great a mistake may be
tolerated once, but if repeated We fear
we shall have to put you through another
course of Sprouts" in which you migat
be less tenderly dealt with than on q
former occasion.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26
Lolita is now at Virginia City.
BY TELEGRAPH!
SPECIAL TO THE PIocHE DAILY RECORD
Eastern DISPATCHES.

MuscATINE, Iowa, Aug. 25.-Late last
night a fire broke out in Chambers
Bro. s lumber yard and sawmill which,
with large amount of lumber, Baker Il
Co. 8 boiler works and an adjoining lum-
Der ware-h house were completely de-
stroyed. Loss $751; 900.
New YORK, Aug. 25.-Three young
men who were rowing in East River
yesterday afternoon, were run down by a
steam tug and drowned.
Three hundred Mennonites started for
the West yesterday from this city.
PITTsBuRa. Aug. pa large number
Of delegates are arriving to attend the
Democratic State Convention which
meets here tomorrow.
The Supreme Judgeship is the most
important Office, and the nomination
for it will be severely contested. OF the
candidates, Judge Ludlow, OF Philadel.
phia, and Hon. H. Ross. of Montgomery
county, seem to have the lead. 1t i.
likely one Of them will be nominated.
WEsTcHEsTER, Pa, Aug. 25. = Tn
Westchester Republican Convention
held to-day, unanimously repominatet
Washington Townsend for Congress,
from the seventh district.
New YORK, Aug. 25.-The Secretary O
the Emigration Board estimates that fo
the present year immigration will b.
about 135, 900; so the comparison stand
as follows: For 1873, 26S,Sl6; for 1874
1876, 900; decrease 133,Sl8.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The CLOSING ScEsE.-Moulton's state
ment, if true, and We can scarcely doubt
it, is what Dick Swiveller would call a
"staggerer." The whole OF it has not
yet been received. but what has come to
hand seems to be entirely incompatible
with Beecher's innocence. This conclu-
sion may seem harsh. and is positively
hurtful to the cause of morality and re-
ligion. but We do not see from the testi-
mopy how any other verdict can be
given. In view of this it may be that
the statement made by the New York
Graphic is correct, when il announced
that Beecher had confessed his guilt to
several members Of the committee, and
said that be was ready "to step down
and step out" Such a proceeding, il
his conscience convicted him, is more in
consonance with the better part Of
Beecher's character than continued and
transparent hypocrisy.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

GoLD FIELDS OF THE IUcAs.-A Mr..
Knoll, of San Francisco, has been telling
the citizens OF that happy burg a very
pretty and precious tale about what he
calls tho Gold Fields of the lucas. "
He told in glowing terms all about the
placers, their richness and so on, and
offered to guide his dear friends to this
new Ell Dorado il they would each first
pay 5000 or $500. 1t seemed an allur-
ing project and might have worked gaily
but for certain Ricardo Morales, Con-
sui in San Francisco for the United
States of Columbia. This gentleman
says there is no such place as the region
described by Knoll, and further says that
he does not believe that Knoll has ever
been in the country that he pretends to
know 30 much about. These statements
have greatly cooled the ardour of Mr.
Knoll's disciples.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The San Francisco Bulletin says that
the people OF Boston are groaning be-
cause they have to pay taxes at the rate
of $3.50 on the $1,000. We do not
know what the Bostonians would say if
they had to pay 81. per cent, as must
be done in this county. That would
make the folks at the Hub squirm, and
with good reason. The fact of the mat.
ter is that the burden of taxation i,
yearly becoming, if not greater III
amount, less easy to be borne. The
business of the country is being de.
pressed, stunted and permanently in.
jursd by the crushing weight of fiscal ex-
actions, and the i'll advised, crude, im-
perfect legislation which originated and
controls it.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26
Foreign News.

PARIS, Aug. 25.-Carlist advices state
200 Republican volunteers marching &c
the relief of Puycerday were captured by
the Royalists.
The Projects OF Departments in the
South of France have received specis
instructions from the Minister Of the In
terror to use every effort to prevent the
sale of arms to the Carlists.
LISBON, Aug. 24.-The Government
has issued orders directing the Spanish
Carlist refugees in Portual, to depart i'm
mediately.
MADRID, Aug. 25.-The conscriptioni |
being enforced throughout the countr,
without opposition.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

YESTERDAY morning, about II o'clock,
Arthur, the little son of Peter Bellinger,
Of Dayton. fell head-foremost into bar.
rel OF water in his fathers back yard, and
was drowned. The barrel had been sunk
into the ground, and was nearly full OF
water and left ungarded at the time the
accident occurred The little fellow had
been warned by his parents to keep away
from the barrel, and it is supposed that
he was playing around the edge, wheI
he stumbled and fell in. He was found
with head on the bottom and feet stick
ing out at the top, in which position it il
thought he remained for at least half al
hour before being discovered. Ever,
effort was made to restore him to life
but without avail.-[Virg. Chronicle, 20
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

water from the cloud-burst of the 18th
instant flowed in equal quantities
through Marshall aud the adjacent can
yons. Had the entire volume emptied
into Pony Canyon, in which Austin is
situated. the city would have been wiped
out of existence.
The.weather to-day is very threatening.
and for some hours another cloud-burst
seemed imminent.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The grading party are now out fifteen
miles from Lodi and progressing at the
rate of three-quarters OF . mile day.
The iron for the road, ordered some
time since in the East, is expected to ar
rive soon. The grading to the "Chim.
neys" will be completed by September
Goth and the track laying finished by
October LIST. The new locomotive for
the passenger train is receiving its finish.
ing touches at the mandatory and will
be put on the road in short time. II
will be- four tons heavier than the one
now in use-the Eureka. Surveyors are
making preliminary surveys for the road
over the mountain range between here
and the "Chimneys." Lodi is becom.
ing quite town. Eureka Sentinel, %
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

ABOUT l o'clock yesterday morning
Matthew Mills, a lodger at the Randolph
House, South c street, was stabbed by
some person to him unknown. 1t ap-
pears that Mills was q good deal intoxi-
Gated and coming home about mid
night, charged about for time, then
left and went out upon the street again.
He was not gone long before he got into
row of some kind and rushed back tc
the house, followed by several men. one
of whom stabbed him. His wound is in
the right side, Just above the hip, and il
very large and dangerous one. DR..
Heath, who attended him, is uncertain
about how his hurt 10 likely to result
John McQuade was yesterday arrested
on suspicion of his having been con
cerned in the affair.-CVirg. Enterprise
10Th.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The San Francisco Chronicle says, and
and no wonder, that the literature Of the
Brooklyn Nausea ia increasing with
tremendous rspidity. Moulton has just
given us dose; Tilton is preparing
another; so is Carpenter; so, it is said.
is Mrs. Hooker, Beecher's sister, and the
whole tribe OF them are hard at work
writing, preparing and stating, until
one is aghast at the thought of the fear
full affection that is in store for US. The
whole pack Of them ought to be indicted
as common nuisances and as enemies to
the public peace, decency and morality.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

ANOTHER Winnemucca railroad is on
the tapis, besides the one to Idaho. Ar
ticles of incorporation were filed in the
Secretary0f States Office, at Salem, Or,
on the 9Th inst, to incorporate the Hum.
boldt and Pacific Railroad Company.
This company proposes to construct and
maintain q narrow-gauge railroad for
transporting freight and passengers.
The eastern terminus is to be at or neal
the north bend of the Humboldt river,
in the State of Nevada, and the western
terminus at point on the Pacific coast,
at or near Crescent City, in the State OF
California, and to run through the Klam.
ath Lake Basin and Rogue River Valley.
The capital stock is to be 1900, 000
The ipcorporators are George H. Mar.
shall, Quincy A. Brooks and Samuel B.
Cranston, and the principal Office Of the
company is to be located at Ashland, Or.
r Humboldt Register, 2lst.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

Upon ranch on the Carson river
there is herd of twenty.six camels. all
but two OF which were bred and raised
in Nevada. Some years ago nine or ten
camels were imported into the State, but
Of these only two lived to become accli-
mated, and from this pair have been
raised the twenty-four. The men who
have them are Frencbmen, and had for
merly some experience with camels in
Europe. They find no difficulty in rear
ing them, and can now show twenty -four
fine, healthy animals, all Of Washoe
growth.-[v irg. Enterprise, goth.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The YELLOW JACKET MEETING.-At a
meeting of the stockholders Of the yellow
Jacket Mining Company, held In Gold
Hill yesterday. for the purpose OF in
creasing the number OF shares Of the
capital stock from 80. 40O.0 600, divided
into $4,000 shares of 500 each, to
$4,000, 900, divided into 5000, 600
shares OF 500 each, only 1000 shares
were represented; consequently no &C
ton could be taken in the matter.-Virg.
Enterprise, Goth.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

We received this morning q dispatch
from Phoebe containing the account Of
two occurrences which transpired in thai
place. 1t only took the dispatch three
days to travel all the way from Phoebe *
Austin, az the same items werepublishet
in the RECORD, Of the 18th. Who say
this is not IN age Of progressa Befor,
the invention OF the telegraph 1t woult
have taken all of 50 hours TO have carried
the news from Phoebe to Austin.-l Aus
tin Reveille, 21st,
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

GOVERNOR McBErH was released from
custody on Tuesday last, by order Of the
District Court. after the Grand Jury made
their inal report and were discharged.
His release was on the ground that the
discharge and final disbandipg Of the
jury, before which he was required to
answer, put it out Of his power TO obey
the order Of the Court.-G Humboldt
Register, 21st.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

JEWELL, the new Postmaster General,
has reached New York, and a lot Of
funkies called on him. conspicuous
among whom was Chandler, the Michi-
gan statesman, who does not like news
papers. As the journals OF the day have
a Partially for stating facts, We do not
wonder that Chandler and the rest of his
tribe object to them. For all that, it is
singular that these fellows do not mind
stealing, but they do not like to be told
about it. Thin skinned, sensitive fel.
lows, they are.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

EVERY person whose place Of business
was injured by the late food 10 now
busily engaged in repairing damages.
There is no crying over split milk, but
everybody is going ahead with will to
obliterate the traces OF the disaster. It
will be some time, however, before Main
street will present the same appearance
as it did previous to the food.-( Austin
Reveille, 2lst.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

Much complaint is being made by the
Eastern press of the inefficiency of the
detective force. Many murders have
been committed, great robberies effected
and now comes this abduction case. In
all Of these the detectives seem utterly
unable to afford any assistance and are
a. helpless in the detection and arres,
Of the offenders as the rawest countr,
pumpkin.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

New York kilograms say that brother
Of the unfortunate Mary Pomeroy has
arrived in New York and threatens to
avenge his sisters wrongs. II he does
not he is no man and poor excuse for q
brother. He should give these clerical
roues a lesson, an example, warning
and terror that would teach them tc
obey the religion they profess and re-
spect the honor of the female portion Of
their congregations.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

A MAN named William d. Moore has
been arrested ON the charge Of having
stabbed Thomas Carroll IN the arm. The
knife passed entirely through Carroll'f
right wrist, INJECTING . painful wound
fVirg. Chronicle, Goth.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The latest news from South Carolina
is to the effect that the political rascals,
both white and black, who have 80 long
disgraced and robbed that unhappy
State, are falling out. We sincerely hope
that it will be a repetition of the fight of
Kilkenny cats.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

TIE fuss they are making in Hum
boldt county as to the identity of
'Jonuel," q correspondent of the Union
vile Silver State. seems like expanding q
vast amount Of trouble on very small
matter.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The Eureka Democratic Primaries are
to take place on the 18th and the Con-
vention on the 2lst Of September.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

We arc much pleased to learn, from
the White Pine News, that the smelling
operations at the Madison furnaces are
likely to prove q success.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

TIE Grand Jury Of Humboldt county
has exonerated the officials of that coun.
ty from all the charges made in letters
published in the Silver State. over the
signature of Jonuel.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

TWENTY tons Of third class lowest
grade) ore from the Millionaire mine
were worked ct the Arizona mill last
week, and averaged little over $l6 per
toni Silver State, Goth.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

The well-known Laurel Creek, the
property Of the late J. s. Colgrsve, was
sold at auction for $54, 200, or about $3.50
per acre.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

THE Carson Tribune says the North
Carson Mine. situated near that city, is
likely to prove very valuable mine.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

ON Tuesday last the westward bound
freight train was detained about four
miles east Of Winnemucca and badly
wrecked. The accident was caused by .
broken rail- Humboldt Register, 21st.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-26

TIE Industrial Fair at San Francisco
has already become an assured success