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Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

mean clubs at Nice. All classes Of
society are affected by Il. Small trades
men ruin themselves at play, and on
gala days the roulette flourishes In
the open cir. Society Ia demoralized.
Suicides are numerous. At Mentone
the cottages built to accommodate the
rich English and Russian invalids are
empty. The doctors caution them
against the excitement of gambling
and the chill air Of the Mediterranean
that pierces their lungs when they
leave the overheated rooms at night"
Of the many pictures that have been
draw n OF .he beauties Of tire horrors of
Monte Carlo there j, none more
touching than Is given In a letter from
George Sand. "Strapge contrast"
she writes. "We leave the magn.G.
cence Of nature to find ourselves, Of a
sudden, amid the filth of modern civi-
liz Ition; from the pale rags of the new
moon, the great rock sleepir G In the
ahadow and the odor of the orange
groves, to the fetii odor CT fever and
the rattle of the roulette. Young
married women gamble while nurses
suckle their children on the sofas. A
pretty little girl Of FIVE drags herself
to one Of these and falls asleep, over
come with fatigue, heat and ennui.
Does her unnatural mother hope to
win her a marriage portion2 An old
foreign lady sits at the gambling table
with a lad Of twelve, who calls her
mother. She seems Indifferent about
losing or winning, The child plays,
too, with the of q grown per-
son. He is used to 1t.
"Restless or frightened shadows
wander around the cafe In the vast
amphitheater formed by the noun.
tain's steep sides. They locked chilly;
perhaps they only look and long for
the slight refreshment they no longer
have the e to purchase. Some
go off with empty pockets. Others
acoost you and almost beg for a seat
In your carriage back to Nice. Suicides
are not rare. The walters at tho no.
tel seem to have a profound contempt
for the unlucky. When one of these
complains of being badly served the
waiter answer by Struggling his shout
ders and saying: $50 It would not
work tonight
"We dine as best we can In q room
full of little tables the people scramble
for, deafened by the chattering of ad.
venturesses on the lookout for a din.
ner and a friond to pay for it. We re-
turn to the rooms to look for some
thing dramatic. The vilIainous smell
drives me away. We rush to the beach
and reach the town, situated on a lit.
tie headland deliciously carved amid
the waters. The poor little place
seems to shrink, as I did, from the
bad air Of the gambling house, and to
seek refuge among the beautiful trees
that surround 1t.
"We climb the rock to the gloomy,
%forbidding old castle. 1t looks tragic
In the moonlight. The palace of the
prince is charming. 1t reminds me CT
the financial home of the governor OF
Msjarca. At nine o'clock In the even.
Ing the town Is silent and deserted.
We return by the beach, where only
the plash of the waves breaks the
silence. The moon has sunk below
the horizon. The gsslights enable us
to see the base of the great rock and
throw greenish streaks across the
white marble balusters. The roulette
Is still going, the nightingale sings, q
child II weeping"
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24
OTHER LANDS THAN OURS.

The twenty.hrst french Orisis since
Sedan, has ended in the resignation OF
the F~allieres ministry and Jules Ferry
has formed a new cabinet, announced
his programme and assumed the du-
ties of premier. M. Ferry's cabinet
Is made up for the most part OF men
already we'll tried and of proved
competence in the subordinate admin
istrative positions. His own capabili-
ties are also well known. While he Ia
not q man of great breadth, or q
statesman from whom great reforms
are to be expected, he Is In every way
80 far superior to the obscure persons
who have filed the post OF president
Of the council for the last six months
that the uneasineSs growing out of the
governments repeated exhibitions OF
incapacity will be sensibly relieved
by his acceptance of ofioe,
a The prime minister yields to the
l wishes of the chamber of deputies by
= announcing that the government will
at once deprive princes of their mill
tary posts. This with the acceptanc,
g by the senate Of the deputies expulsion
= bill seems to settle for the present tn,
n excitement into which Plon Plon
Il manifesto plunged the country. Othe
portions Of Ferry's programme includ
= reforms In the magistracyIand the mil
IN tary, and..measures to facilitate the o,
in e%cution of public works and to retrenc
III theeIpenaeuo Of the uniaianioccupatiol
~ M. Ferry closed his speech with ii
4. assurance that France would mAintAl
her place which belonged to her amor
he ths nations Of Europe as q strong 60
TO eminent willing and able to prots
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

A citizen of Charlton happened to
Q in q certain Off CO In Lin ,oln, Neb.,
last week, and noticed quite a com
motion among q number of leading
business men who dropped In. He
discovered the cause to be their ap-
p~rehensions lest the bill making an
appropriation for the improvement Of
tho state capitol should fail to pass the
legislature. Our Chiriton gentleman
was let into the secret, and 1t was
found out that an additional -four
thousand dollars wal needed to get the
bill through. A number of leading
business men were then called upor
with a subscription psper, the sun
was raised, and the next day the bill
was passed by a small majority. Jus
think of the economy Of our Nebraski
n~eighborsl Only four thousand dol
lars to get an appropriation bill
through, and that raised In Lincoln il
acouple of hours. Why, such . bill
in Iows would have cost fifty thou
sand. Nebraska II the place for ches
legislstlon Charlton (Ia.) Dsmocrai
Leader.
II there 4 . single member OF tn
Legislature ct Lincoln who prstsnds :
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

BEN BUTTERwonTH, who retires to
private life after March 4th, is strain
Ing himself to force through congress
tho Southern Pacific consolidation bill
which Is . job OF the most fragrant
description. Its Objects to revive the
lapsed land grants Of the Texas Pa
ci6c and transfer them ove to Hun.
tington's syndicate with all the rights
which will accrue from their posses.
sion. The Texas Pacific never earned
IN acre Of the so, 000, 900 now de.
manded on behalf of the Central
Pacific and there Is no reason why
this enormous alice of the public
domain should pass into the hands Of
the Central Pacific monopoly. Another
object Of this job which Is being
urged by the railroad lobby with des'
perate energy is to raise the Southern
Pacific and the other connecting road
above the jurisdiction Of the ststel
through which they run. 1t makes
them q federal corporation, which viii
claim ct once that its acts and meth
DDS Of doing business cannot be super
vised by any local authorities. Con
gross has twice refused to pass thi
bill under q suspension of the rulel
and any representative who votes fc
1t will lay himself open to the graves
suspicious of having been tampere
with by the railroad lobby.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24
TAxISG THE FRANCHISES

Inc corporations OF Nebraska OPP
pose tho idea that they can be taxed
for the peculiar privileges which they
enjoy, and which have been granted
them by legislative power. The state
or the city confers on q corporation
the right to do certain things not per.
mitted the natural individual or asso-
citation of individuals, by means OF
which large sums of money are annu-
ally made. Without this privilege the
corporation might be 40 exposed to
competition that Its business would
possess comparatively little value. On
this account the franchise Is property,
and according to our constitution, Is
subject to taxation for what 1t is
worth. To arrive at the value of q
franchise, the market price of Its stock
is averaged for q period, and Is re.
garded as the full value of the fran
chise and capital invested to maj the
franchise of practical value. From
the sum of the capital stock, as thus
obtained, deductions arc made for all
tangible property on which the
corporation pays taxes. Thus a
strsst car corporation would be
taxed for horses, buildings, cars
and other t,ugible property, but these
things might not represent more than
half the market value ct the corpora
tons property. The franchise repre-
sents the remainder, for 1t Is the
franchise which has made the property
worth twice as much as 1t cost,
The supreme court Of California
has settled this question in the case
Of the Spring Valley vs.. Schottler ct
Of. The board of supervisors had
raised the assessment of the Spring
Valley company from $1,000 to S..
600, 900, which latter sum was the ct.
timated value Of the oompany'l
franchise. The company held that
the value of their franchise should
not be taxed-that their property CON
sisted of certain fumes, reservoirs,
pipes and other things the assessor
could see and feel, aud that the diff
ference between the assessed value Of
these tangible things and the market
value Of the stock was q species OF
property which the company might
enjoy without being taxed for. The
supreme court decided that the board
of supervisors assessment should stand
and that the value of the franchise,
which was taxable, was properly ar.
rived at by the method described.
Notwithstanding the, mandate Of
our constitution every corporation In
Nebraska has evadsd the taxes upon
their franchise, because the revenue
law has been|defcieut in specifying the
means by which the value Of the fran
chises should be determined. On thil
account thousands of dollars ever,
year In taxes, lost to oul people, hav'
been added to the profits of the cor
po~rations. No revenue law passed b,
the legislature will DO complete whicl
makes no provision for the assessment
and taxation of the franchises Of pub
lie corporations.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

On Monday the president, cashier
and book.keeper of the Fifth Ware
Savings bank, of Jersey City, which
closed its doors on January 10, were
sentenced to the psnitentiary. Jer'
aey justice Is almost as prompt In itA
operation rs Jersey lightning.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

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Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

Sioux Indians in Dakota predict q
swelling food for the upper Missouri
country from the melting of the deep
snow this spring. The lower Missouri
Is not likely to escape.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

A GIFT of $3.50. 900 to Cleveland
university by Luther E. Holden is
reported. Holden Is the great Utah
mining sharp who cleared q cool mil
lion by selling the old Telegraph mine
to q French company.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

jim BLAINE, In the house Of repre-
sentetives during the last winter,
would have been worth q hundred
thousand votes to the republican
party.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

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Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

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Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24
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Published every morning, except Sun.
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Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

A nihilist chief of poles has been
d~iscoyered In Russia, and created a
great sensation as indicating the rami-
f~cations of the nihilist conspiracy. 1t
appears that several persons, occupy.
log high social and official petitions In
the government OF Volhynia, recently
received q number OF threatening let
tiers signed by the Socialist Commit.
tee One of these documents was
addressed to no less a person than the
governor himself, and threatened him
with death unless no forwarded q sun
of 5000 roubles to q place named by
a certain day. A trustworthy person
was sent to the appointed spot, which
was closely watched by a strong body
of subordinate officials. At midnight
the mysterious author of the letter
made his appearance to receive the
money, and was recognized by the
watchers, to their utter bewilderment,
az the chief of police. He was in
stantly arrested, and remains in strict
confinement. On examination Il was
found that his writing correspondent
with those OF the threatening LETTERS
About the middle of last month the
Clilians levied another military tax OF
800, 600 on the people of Lima
Hitherto these contributions have
been so adjusted that the followers Of
Don Nicholas de Pierola almost wholly
avoided their operation, BUTT Ia signif
icsnt that the Chilians are now seeking
Pierolists al diligently as they bad
formerly avoided them. The methot
OF exacting these contributions Is Z
make out an arbitrary list Of fifty well
!, to-do citizens and demand from then
|, $4,000 each. In default Of paymsn
) the persons notified are "deported" I,
. military prison In Chilli. The signi
I foAnos OF the January list Il censtsus'
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

her W interests. 1t was noticed
that no mention was made of the de.
msnd made by the deputies for consti.
tutional revision, the object Of which
Is to curtail the power of the senate.
1t is understood, however, that NJ.
Ferry favors such q proposition, which
means fresh disturbances and renewed
danger 20 the stability Of the republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-24

The taxes paid per capita for war
and educational purposes In the va
rious countries of Europe r as fol-
lows: In England war taxes amount
to 81 40, educational to 70 cents; In
France the respective amounts are
So. II and 33 cents, In Prussia 80. SO
and 80 cents, In Russia 80 40 and
cents, in Italy 81 So and 16 cents. in
Austria 81, 60 and 80 cents, In Swift,
erland $1.16 and 81, In Holland
81 26 and 76 cents, In Denmark 50. Oe
and 81. 10 and In Belgium $1.62 and
| So cents,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09
CLEAN Up.
A Hint for the Board of Public work

A Hint for the Board of Public Works.
This is about the time of year when the
Board Of Public Works should be bestirring
itself and making thorough overhauling
of the highways and byways of the city,
putting them in proper sanitary condition
for the approaching heated term. As yet,
little or nothing has been done in this
line, and it should receive attention at
once. Tons and tons Of filth of all descrip-
ton, the accumulation of the winter
months, lie strewn over the thoroughfares
of the city, and if neglected will surely
breed disease as the Thermometer mounts
upward. BY these remarks We do not
mean 10 convey the idea that the Board
has been derelict in the past, or have any
intention of Sinking duty in the future,
but merely call their attention to the ion.
portance of immediate action.
Many OF the alleys in the business por-
ton of the city are by no means in the
proper degree of cleanliness; one or two
are almost impossible for pedestrians who
have any regard for personal appearance
after trip through them. and many mer-
chants dong business along them are max
ing complaints as to their condition. Res
idents OF several residence streets have also
lately suggested calling attention to the
cutters in front of their property, and in
timated they did not think the accumula-
ton of refuse in them would be at all
beneficial to health il allowed to remain
exposed TO the suns rays during many
days like yesterday.
filth, and the flushing of the cutters and
sewers with water from the fire plugs
would be a move which would prove geo.
orally acceptable, and call down praise
upon the heads of the honorable members
of the Board. Will they do it?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09
SUNDAY SAUNTERINGs.
Points Picked Up BY Reporters
About the City.
Building Prosoeets-case compromised-A
Delightful Day-Sanitay sug-
gestlOns-Decoration Day,
ETC., Etc.
BUILDING PROSPECTS.

A Chat with Contractor on the Cut.
look for Summer work.
The spring building trade seems to have
opened up in earnest, and q large number
of dwellings are in process of erection in
various parts of the city, while quite
number of business houses and others are
undergoing extensive alterations and re-
pairs. o. the Island alone eight or ten
dwellings are going up, and preparations for
the construction Of several more are being
made. This is also true of the wards east
of the river, and taking the city over, the
amount of money being expended in this
way is very considerable.
Talking with prominent contractor
yesterday on the prospects for business
during the coming season, he said LAS
far as j can see at present, trade this sea-
son will be fair, but not at all what it
should be. The high prices at which
brick, lumber, and other building mate
rails have ruled during the past three or
four years has deferred many property
owners and capitalists from improving
their real estate, and the same cause will
produce the same effect this summer. La
bor too, has advanced considerably since,
say rs to 70, and has materially added to
the increased cost of building"
What has been the aggregate increase
during the time you mentiont" asked the
reporter.
"Well, it has been pretty large probably
20 or Is per cent, counting everything.
Four or five years ago could construct a
comfortable four.roOmed frame cottage for
5000. Last week made an estimate, for an
Island gentleman, for house OF that de.
scription, which footed up SS65.50. People
who did not build during rs and 70 lost a
great opportunity, and those who are now
deferring Improvements in the hope of OBJ
tanning lower figures next year are making
the same mistake. As a general thing, |
think the cost OF material will go on max
ing slight advances from year to year for ali
indefinite period. Lumber, for instance, is
bound to make a big jump up in
a year or two, and you can put it
down as certain that labor will not
be cheaper But there are dozens
and scores of citizens who do not believe
this, and they go on deferring building
year after year until they are fiaally COM
PEELED, after long delay, TO have the work
done at three, or five or ten. per cent. over
what it would have originally cost them"
Then you think now is the accepted
timer
Yes, sir; those who have domiciles or
business houses TO rear had best do it this
season, for if delayed until next year or -,
they will lose money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09
DELIGHTFUL DAY.
Tie sample OF Summer Furnished Us
Yesterday.

To say that yesterday was delightful
day is but to reiterate the sentiments of
the thousands who enjoyed its warm sun
shine and invigorating air. The morning
dawned clear aud bright, and henCeforth to
the going down Of the sun the day was all
that could have been desired by the most
fastidious The sudden transition from
the rain and general murkiness Of Saturday
evening was as surprising as it was satisfac.
tory, and brought out the church goers in
great numbers, and large congregations
greeted the pastors at the various places OF
worship.
during the afternoon all who could 60
out doors did so, and the streets We're
thGOnged until late in the evening with
prUmenaderS. Visitors TO the various GEM
eteries were many, and the livery stables
did a good business in providing rigs for
those who desired to enjoy the day on tie
National road. A large number of citizens
of Bellaire and Martins Ferry came over
to visit the city, and those, together with
folks travelling the other way, made bust
ness good for the ferry and the Prince and
Princess
Altogether the day was a most enjoyable
one, and its early repetition by the clerk
of the weather is deyoutly to be wished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09
ch.i-m.n-Frank shsnlsy.

Chairman-Frank Shsnley.
Mount Wood Cemetery Comrades NC
Laugblin, Shores and Peterman.
Peninsula-Prager, Brown and VIM.
McAdams. :,
Greenwood-John McAdams, Jones and
Buoke.
Mt. Calvary-Shanley, Sheridan and
Malone.
Ne Zion-Burtt, Maple and Travis.
Red Men's-Bennett, Farrell and Sauer.
Committee to secure cooperation on the
mart of the various Embellishments Rob-
ertson, Stanley, Malone, Smith and Irvine.
Comrades Smith. Petermar, Travis Burt,
Irvine, Higgins, Rodenbaugh and Jones
were appointed q committee to devise ways
and means for the proper celebration OF
Decoration Day.
The Post will hereafter meet every Satur-
day evening at X. of L. Hall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-04-09
MARTINS FERRY.

Mr.. Aug. Breidenstein will, at an early
day, erect a fine three-story brick building
on his property corner of Fourth aud Wal
nut streets Gus" has the money.
The Standard mill is doing splendidly.
The same can be said of the Etna.
Considerable kicking was heard yester-
excursion to Bellaire on Saturday night.
The number was by no means small.
Ladies Auxiliary Society social tonight
at Thoburn Hall. A goo1 time is expected.
The Twilight Glee Club made about SIS
out of their social in City Hall Saturday
night.
The picnic season is approaching and the
owners of Walnut Grove should bear in
mind that it is badly In need of cleaning.
People are already beginning to spend
Sunday afternoons here. 1t is q popular
resort in summer.
The Lsughlin mill turned out $40 kegs
OF nails last week and the boys" say they
did not work very hard either. The item
in the SUNDAY REGIsTEs placing the mum.
Der at 6, 100 was mistake This is the best
work ever done at this mill, but better can
be done and the boys propose to do il.
The Laughlin has some good workers.
S~arms of Wheeling peope Sundayed
Aere.
Harry Tayler, young ma, employed
at the Buckeye Glass Work. is laid up
with burnt neck.
Mr.. T. H. Stanton had ice e-eam On Sat.
urdsy night and solids lots of Ii. This was
the first of the season and, Ton is happy.
Council meets tomorrow night, Tas
old members will step down aid out and