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Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05
THE PRESIDENCY AND POWERS

AT the time when the present e1ecu
tive entered upon his term of office his
death, removal, resignation or inability
to discharge his duties would have left
the government without a constitutional
head. 1t is probable, of course, that a
similar contingency may again arise un-
less the wisdom of congress shall pro-
vide against its recurrence. The senate
at its last session, afterfull consideration,
passed an act relating to the subject
which will now, | trust, commend itself
to the approval of both houses of con-
gress. The clause of the constitution
upon which must depend any law regu-
lating the presidential succession presents
also for solution other questions of para
mount importance. These questions re-
late to the proper Interpretation of the
phrase inability to discharge the pow
ers and duties of said office"
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO BE SETTLED.
Our organic law provides that when the
president suffers from such disability, the
duties of the Office shall devolve upon
the vice president, who may himself I'M
der like circumstances give place to such
officer as congress may by law appoint to
act as president. / here find set forth nu-
merous and interesting inquiries which
are suggested by these words of the con
stitution. they were fully stated in my
first communication to congress-, and
have been the subject of frequent DELHI
erations in that body. 1t is greatly to be
hoped that these momentous questions
will find speedy solutions lest an emer-
gency may arise when long delay will be
impossible, and any determination, albeit
the wisest, may furnish cause for anxiety
and alarm.
THE VETO PowRR.
For the reasons fully stated in my last
annual message, | repeat my recommen.
dation that congress propose an amend
ment to that provision of the constitu-
tioa which prescribes the formalities for
the enactment of laws whereby, in re-
spect to bills for the appropriation of
public money, the executive may be able,
while giving his approval to particular
items, to interpose his veto as to such
others as do not commend themselves to
his judgment.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05
INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITIONS.

The industrial exhibitions which have
been held in the United States during
the present year attracted attention IN
many foreign countries where the an
nouncement of those enterprises had
been made public through foreign
agencies of this government. The in
dustrial exhibition at Boston and the
southern exposition at Louisville were
largely attended by the exhibitors OF
foreign countries, notwithstanding the
absence of any professional character in
those undertakings. The centennial ex-
position to be held next year at New
Orleans in commemoration of the CEN
tury of the first shipment of cotton from
a port of the United States, bids fair to
meet with a like gratifying success. Un.
der the act of congress of the 10th OF
February, 1883, declaring that eAposi-
ton TO be national and international in
its character, foreign governments with
which the United States maintain rela'
tions have been invited to participate.
The promoters of this important under
taking have already received assurances
of the lively interest which is excited
abroad.
pIsrRIC OF COLUMBIA.
The report of the commissioner OF the
District of Columbia is herewith trans
mitted. l ask for it your careful atten
ton, especially for those portions which
relate to assessments for arrears of taxes
and water supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05
OUR NATIONAL FINANCES.

The report of the secretary of the
treasury gives a full and interesting ex-
hibit of the financial condition of the
country. 1t shows that the ordinary
revenues from all sources for tho fiscal
year ending June 80, 1883, amounted to
$399, 2S7, 5S1. 90, whereof there was re-
Actual.
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THE POSTAL SERVICE.

The report of the postmaster general
contains a gratifying exhibit of the con-
dition and prospects of this interesting
branch of the public service committed
to his care. | appears that on June 80,
1888, the whole number of ~postofices
was Al, 1868, of which 1889 were estab,
lished during the last previous fiscal
year. The number of offices operating
under the system of free delivery was
l54. AT these latter offices the postage
on local matter amounted to Sil 1852,
305. %, a sum exceeding by 81 ,02l,-
1884 O5 the entire cost of the carriers
service of the country, The rate of post
age on drop letters passing through
these Offices is now fixed by law at two
cents per half ounce or fraction thereof.
In offices where the carrier system has
not been established the rate is only hall
as large.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05

The attorney general criticises, in his
the provisions of existing law
fixing the fees of jurors and witnesses in
the federal courts. The provisions are
chiefly contained in the act of February
26, 1858, though some of them were in
troduced into that act from statutes
which had been passed many years pre-
vious, 1t is manifest that such compen-
sation as might, when these laws were
have been just and reasonable,
would in many instances be justly re-
garded at the present day as inadequate.
a-1aoms Gses. Is. they
I concur With the Attorney sensral IN
s sise saaelBj Is l that t siss st' tsss ar spG rssu HS si;
so, too, shoud the laws which regulate
the compensation of district attorneys
and marshals. They should be paid
wholly by salaries instead of in part by
fees, as is now the case. The change
would prove to be a measure of economy,
and would discourage the institution of
needless and oppressive legal proceed
ings, which, it is to be feared, have in
some instances been conducted for the
mere sake of personal gain.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05

Why use a gritty, muddy, disagreed
BILE article when Hoods Sarsaparilla, 80
pure, so clear, SO delightful can be OBJ
tanned. 100 doses 81. 90.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05
A REDUCTION PROPOSED.

1t will be remembered hat in 1868.
when free delivery was first establls he'd
by law, the uniform single rate postage
upon local letters was one cent, and 30
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05

OF the many remedies before the public for
Nervous Debility and weakness of Nerve
Generative System, there is none equal to Al
lens Brain Food, which promptly and perma-
nently restores all lost vigor; it never fails.
81 pkg, 6 for Sat- druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05
INTERIOR

Much interesting and varied lnforma-
ton is contained in the report of the Sec
rotary of the interior. l particularly call
your attention to his presentation of GER
tain phases of the Indian question, to
his recommendations for the repeal of
the presumption and timber culture acts,
and for more stringent legislation to pre-
ven frauds under the pension laws. The
statutes which preserve the definitions
and punishments of crimes relating to
pensions could doubtless be made more
effective by certain amendments and adj
ditions which are pointed out in the
treasury report.
FRDBRAL AID o PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
/ have previously referred to the alarm
ing state of illiteracy in certain portions
of the country, and again submit for the
consideration of congress whether some
federal aid should be extended to public
primary education when adequate pro-
vision therefor has not already been
made.
HI PoLYaAMY ULCER.
The Utah commission has submitted to
the secretary of the interior its second
annual report, with full particulars of it's
labors in that territory, pursuant to the
act of March %, 1882. 1t appears that
the persons by that act disqualified, to
the number of about 1000, were ex-
Guided from the polls. This fact, how
ever, affords little Gauss for congratula-
ton, and | fear that it is far from indi-
eating any real and substantial progress
toward the extirpation of polygamy. All
of the members of the legislature are
Mormons. There is grave reason to be-
lieve that they are in sympathy with the
practices that this government is seeking
to suppress, and that it's efforts in that
regard will be more likely to encounter
their opposition than to receive their en-
enlargement and support.
MORE STRINGENT LAWS NEEDED.
Even if this view should happily bt
erroneous the law under which the com
missioners have been acting should bt
made more eifectual by the incorporation
of some such stringent measures as the,
recommend, as were included in bill No,
2,238, on the calendar of the senate at it
last session. / am convinced, however
that pslygamy has become 80 strongly in
trenched in the Territory of Utah that il
is pro6tless to attack it with any but th'
stoutest weapons which constitutional
legislation "a make. / favor, therefore
the repeal of the act upon which the ex
listing government depends, the resump
ton by the national legislature of tn
entire political control of the territor.
and the establishment of a commission
with such powers and duties as shall b
delegated to it by law.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The department of agriculture is &C
complishing much in the direction OF tn
agricultural development of the countr
aud the report of the commissioner CIV
ing the results of his Investigations an
nrnnrsmnnia Mill la found infnreRtlnl
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT..

The department of agriculture is ac-
complishing much in the direction OF the
agricultural development of the country
aud the report of the commissioner Civ,
ing the results of his Investigations and
experiments will be found interesting
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05

If the revenue for the fiscal year
which will end on June 30, 1885, be es-
timated upon the basis of existing laws
the secretary is of the opinion that for
that year the receipts will exceed by
sixty millions the ordinary expenditures,
including the amount devoted to the
sinking fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05

Total surplus. .sS5, 600, 10000
Estimated amount
due the sinking
fund ...... ... .Si5,Sl6,74l.07
Omaha daily bee., 1883-12-05

The trade dollar was coined tor the
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counterpart Of himself of shadowy nature stalking
mo tne room The mysterious figure walks up and down
the ROOM remains there two three minutes and then
Vanlshes as the traditional ghosts are said 10 DO
Ihe boy was perfectly able recount his experience
when he reganed consciousness and once or twice other
members OF the household believing the boys story 10 be
nOthhg but dream or nightmare went IT, bed with him.
ana tey went through the same experience the Pha
depha bride yOu speak Of The boy was as cold as death
as his perfect image stalked into the chamber and
vanished" -
did you effect curei"
Certainly not II is tncurabe. It s disease but
something which cannot explain. The person affected
lifeess His spirit leaves him and takes a shadowy
FORM"
"Then you believe in Spiritualsml"
"H0w can | do OtheTwisel | slept with the boy one
night for the purpose OF convincing myself and shall
never forget that night long live thought the
matter over from time to time looked up several author
tiles on such matters and the result is that know
much about II now did when started. To II up,
1t s not disease optical illusion, but stubborn,
indisputable fact and moro than that L cannot say.
There may be people inclined to laugh at that Pha
deiphia story; but look at IL In serious light aud
worthy of any amount OF study and investigation.
What became OF the boy finally !"
fortunately or unfortunately, rather think tho
former the poor fellow died less than year nomi
nay OF consumption, but really, Think OF the eject or
his mysterious phantasy."
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operation of this system has in no way changed his
opinion of it. Iventure further to add that in my
Judgment this system is in danger from the pres
ent Congress, unless a majority of that body shall
upon full hearing believe that it is not beneficial to
the country and ought not TO he continued-ot
which one member of the committee has no fear.
The National Banking System was not in IT'S orr
Gin a party measure, and trust will never become
SO. / do not know that could state the rea-
sons for the continuance of this system better than
| did in originating it. To my mind general and
careful consideration of those at this time
is not unimportant, and may do something to pre-
serve the system from partisan attack. tours
truly, ". d. IolIEh'
Nc,c- York, Dec 90, 1888
with the above communication Congressman
Potter inClOsed a copy of a letter which he adj
dressed to Secretary Chase on August IA, 1851,
suggesting National Banking System essentially
similar to that which exists to-day, and stating
with force and clearness arguments in its behalf
which experience proves 10 have been sound aud
far-sighted.-Edl
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NEW-YEARS DAY At THE WHJTE HOUSE.
PROGRAMME FOR THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.

PROGRAMME FOR THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The following Is the
official programme for the Presidents reception on new
Years Day: At IL a. III. the President will receive tue
members of the Cabinet and the Diplomatic Corps' ~
11:15 H. the Chief Justice and Associate Justices Vi
the Supreme Court OF the United States; at ll3o ~
Senators and Representatives In Congress the Judges
the Court OF Claims the Judges OF the Supreme Court
the District OF Columbia and officers OF the DstrcI J
dietary the Commissioners OF the District OF CoumDia,
exmcmbers OF the Cabinet and eIMnisters OF the Ohlcu
States: at 2 H. the officers OF the Army and Navy A'
1890 D. H. the Secretary OF the Smithsonian lnstuuoh'
the Commissioner Of Agriculture the Assistant secre
ries OF the departments, the Assistant Posunasters
General the Solicitor General, the Assistant Attor-
neys-General the Superintendent OF the Coast sut
vey the heads OF bureaus OF the several 9epdtIt
nens the National Board OF Health and the Cyl Serce
Commission; at l2:45 p. M, the AssOclalea W. ~
1916 the members Of the Oldest Inhabitants ~
OF the District OF Columbia and the Grahd A1g ,nr
Republic; at D. m, reception OF cltlzens WHICH win "
Carrages viii approach the Executive Mansion by me
eastern gate and leave by the western ~ lSnApISt
that the following named ladies' will assist the President
In receiving: Mrs Frelinghuysen the Misses trennSuy
sem Mrs Lincoln, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs ana MISS uIG I
Mira Breyster Mrs Teller Mrs. Carlisle, MI; bpsn'
Mrs Jones' Mrs PendletOn, Mrs. warner mlleL. n %;
FRYE Mira CullOtn, Mrs. Hswley. Mrs. Wadswortn; Oh
New-York Mrs. sheridan, Mrs Porter Mrs MaS S Me-
Beale Mira Kingsley Miss stout Mrs CGaig Wadswortn'
Mrs McMchae and Mrs Rockwell ,,,.o,
The introductions will be made by Marshal MCAii0H"''
and Colonel Rockwell.
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Mr.. IRVING AT BALTIMORE.
lBY TELEG RAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

BALTIMORE, Dec. 20. Henry Irving closed a
very successful at the Aademy Of Music appearing
IN the role of Mdthias the nnkeeper, in "Ths Bclls'
This fearful drama proved great here which
plains the presence Of the large audience present tonight
almost unexampled in any theatre here on
Saturday night. His here has
in one respect been due to the curiosity 70 see
him, and this was the only why seats
at 81 so were sold without trouble. His acting
was in many ways decidedly unappreciated, and
his Hamlet raised storm OF criticism about his
tangled IDEAS and when the Ghost appeared the
stage in green gown the audience roared at the strange
sight 10 the evident embarrassment OF the ghost
Individually, however, Mr.. Irying's stay in Baltimore
was of the most pleasant nature. From the
time that he and Miss Terry fully
recovered from the fatigue of their long journey from
Boston, they have been engaged in round OF pleasure
Monday, upon her arrival Miss Terry received with
open by society," who hayo done all in their power
60 make her stay agreeable. Yesterday che gave
quiet dinner to Miss Seward, Of Washington,
q number OF Baltimore ladies being also
present all in full evening costume. None but ladies
present.
Dr. William Grim, the wcknown surgeon last night
rendered Mr.. Irving reception 40 his house No. lS5
West Fayettest Mr.. Irving proved himself enter
taning cOnYersatOnallst He favOrably i'm
pressed with Americans but said they were not yet
ability They were progressing He paid the Academy
compliment by saving that s acoustic powers were tho
best 80 far, Of any theatre he had ever played In.
Mr.. Irving and Miss Terry left for Brooklyn.
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in contour line. separated by 200 feet G s PTo
plo'0u nan in which the soils are casSlhea .!
sIirard taken in connection with the drainage tSe DOS.
watersheds illustrated in the typography, ot renu.
abilities Of irrigation and becomes the pUa'V , recon
o che Great lakes and thePacifc. The map compeu
- professor Sargent shows the density Vi 'n ~,
sorsst growth with the different Var'e'ieS W. VI
,,mber and tho burned areas, and "heu M ~,
Canby's charts showing the ustlpuuon AZ,
forage plants and the mineral maps are auocu, WIN,
guages Of the rivers, and temperature anu
D. NJ the region as producing raw material
and az TO its capacity under cultivation can be seen
glance in this graphic portrayal IDe scee move
Sevised and comprehensive that already there il @ w
msnt in Mexico for an economic survey Oit hS pt
fhe Government 10 be conducted on the lnodel VI ll0
sor Pumpely's work.
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MUSIC AND The DRAMA.
ITALIAN AND FRENCH OPERA.

ITALIAN AND FRENCH OPERA.
Mr. MaplesOn will begin bis season Oh nlne nisn,'
AT the Academy of Music on Monday. He VIII al
here to his programme Of the first week as an
ponnced few days ago, and give Aida" with
Nine Patti, on Monday, "L'Elisir d Amore'' WIN
Mime. Gerster, on Wednesday, "Crlsplno Ia
Comare y with Nine. Patti on Friday, and " Faust"
with Nine. Gerster, on Saturday afternoon Inc
promise, therefore is of interesting first week
He also announces a reduction Of prices
FOR the Patti nights. The last four rows
in the balcony will be sold for So seat instead OF
So and all the seats in the mezzanlne circle at 90
IN; ms cad of 81. The nightly and matinee prices
lexcept for the Patti perfOrmances are as follows;
Famiiy circle general admission, so cOnts reserved
seats, 81 general admission, 81 5O ms s1
circle and las four rows in the balcony W par
ouette and first four rows IN the balcony 20; mez-
canine boxes $40; other boxes $50 to $iO, accord
ing TO location. ,.,o ca,
At Haverly's Comedy Theatre, formerly the san
Francisco Opera House. Mr.. Grau's French COmpa-
nv will open a season also on Monday night. ne
list announced for the week is as follows; Monday
% La File de Mime. Angot"; Tuesday, " La Mas
cotte"; Wednesday and Saturday matinee, "B zoe
caccio"; Thursday, Friday and Saturday. La
.Jolie Parfumeuse.p
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PRICES and CHARAcTERs or NEWSPAPERS

To the Edftor Of me Tribune
SIR Editorially and for it's correspondence
have always liked THE TRIBUNE, but until the reduction
In price considered II weak IN its news departments US
It rarely had any specials" except from Washington.
But since the drop 10 cents THE TRIBUNE has been
improved IN a marked degree and now by Telegraph TO
The TmnuSE" Is literally sptnkod all over It's pages
Your last Saturdays issue splendid paper, ana us
supplementary pages very entertaining with extracts
from other Journals. Compare THE TRIBUNE with me
Herald uny old yore but such no longer Tor tue past
few weeks; what striking conrast But few specials
In The Hsrad and only mcagro representation OF the
Associated Press dispatches but much valuable space
taken up with list of lie Gid ncwsStdhds ana hluuaYs
circulation the day after election avery transparent
dodge To beguile the pubc) The Herald Is cralhug eN
pcnses too Judge Tor its triple sheet has dwindeu To m
almost daily twOpage supplement, ana some DAYS onY
the sx-conu cightpago sheet and at season Wheh au
yertsug II at the beet. ,, ,---- 4. 4.
have one complaint % make, which think ougnt 70
be remCdlcd. Tho sunday editions OF ne sun ana nWLu
arc sold IN this place and through the NAngauck NHey
for cents while we have pay 10 cents for me Ikb
UNE. Tinies and Herud AZ THE TRIBUNE II tnS same
price as The and W0rd on Sunday, why should news
men In tho country charge double for II l,
AHSOHtd, Conn, Dec. 10, 1883. IHkELOENILA
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4 MAN WHO BELIEvES IN DOUBLES.
Eron ~ CIereIand NeraId.

From The Cleveland Herald.
A local physician with a slight leaning I0WaIu
sprtuallsm was met by reporter yeTefdHy NO. ~
casual sort OF way asked him whether no hhu hoal
the stoy now g0n tho rounds Of tho press concerning
The Pbladepha bride who sued her husband Tor divorce
because Abe saw lis double" IN the room almost every
night Immediately after 10 o'clock You VIII remember
the groom himself admitted seeing tho dOuDle Oh SUN
occasions but said no I'm sort OF trance az Wy
time and was perfectly helpless either TO arouse hsed
or to 90 his Wlfos assistance, slu Tue poltot t,,
Yes have read account or that hdlI anu lnOubu
brec or four wears ago should be inclined 10 laugh AT
as a niece OF foolshncss look upon II IN y OF nor
rble nightmare / must confess that taxing All tne CIR
csta6ces INFO alteration must believe every word
90 % nnvgsnaDer account OF the bride leaving her
he'd andpproaohng the shadow at the glass may DC eAg
Grated somewhat but from investigation OF other cases OI
smilnr nature am forced TO the confession that am
confirmed In my belief that the account was truthful
And YOU firmly believe that while the groom was IN
bed cold and apparently hfeess, his double MS exact
Counterpart as front Of the bureau glass shaving
HIMSELF"
Indeed do"
"What reason have you for thinking soP
could cite several reasOnj but let me state 70 you
sometLuR which happened In this very city only two
wears ago, and think convince you that nave
sOme reason 10 believe In this strange occurrence
Handsomely dressed lady OF good standing In society
called upon me- accompanied by her eighteen,y
"a bright as any boy OF his age could be- The lady UNI
hestatngly said that she did not know as could nelp
her any Tbut she continued, have tried haro 10 DO
Ieye that he Is troubled with disease OF peouas
nature which, perhaps oan be cured She finally told
that two three times every week. In the dead on
night while sleeping In his chamber her son apparently
aht awsY aud With eSea vide open steres ~ peieOt
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DIED.

BRACKEITon saturday December 90 at the residence OF
Edward f. Brown, S6 East O0thst Eyra BraCkett widow
the late sewa Bracket and sister Of the late Judge Bon
ney, In the 18th year OF her age
Funeral services and Derment In Boston.
BFLLOWS-At Iittlo Falls ", " Thursday the 21th inst
Fanny Reed, wife II George III. Bellows
Interment Monday next at Little Falls ~ Y.
HICKS-At Poughkeepsie n. Y, Twelfth month"; 2atn Gil
bert Z Hicks son OF CahaTine T. and the late Robert r.
Hicks. in the 9th year Of his age.
Relatives aud friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral
his late residence lHi CannOns. POughksepsie,
Ond-day (MOnday), 3lst INST, at o'clock
Carriages will be In waiting upon arrival Of IL train from
Grand Central Depot returning az 4;l0
MOWER AY-Suddeuly. Thursday 27th December John
MOwbray OF the late william MOwbry, aged 81 years
viii be held his lats residence, Tag
ingtOuavO Sunday evening 3Oth inst halflast7
Relatives and friends are Invited to attend.
NOXON-On December g. Eleanor NOxon, aged 70 years.
Funeral at Rhnebeck, N y on sunday, December 80 at
o'clock,
Friends are invited.
POMEROY-In Taunton Mass December %, Edith eldest
daughter OF the Rev Edward y. ami Emma a. Pomeroy ana
granddaughter OF George r. Fitch VI this city, aged IA
years. months and 10 days.
SNTITII-On December %, Annie wife OF James Smith
Funeral Monday ut IL m, from 90 East 07th-sk
sTEBBINs-At Iansinburg, N. Y, Friday December 90
Jane widow OF Charles Scbbns OF New and daughter
OF the late Luther Bliss Of Iansngburg
Funeral services at her late resdence Monday afternoon
cemDer 81, at hAlfpast O'Clock