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Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

Mr.. PErooS, editor of Judge Weaver's
home organ, feels aggrieved because the
BEE has at various times expressed Its
'disapproval of the appointment of his son
to West Point cEdetahip without sub
mitting to the customary competitive ex-
animation. Mr.. Pepoon assigns as
reason for the departure from former
usage that Judge Weaver did not have
sufficient time to give reasonable notice
to the young men Of the district for such
examination, and he dwellH with paternal
pride upon the splendid showing made
by his son so far at the military academy.
Now the BEE had no objection to Cadet
Pepoon and for all we know he may be the
best boy in the district for the place.
Our position from the outset has been
that the cadetship was not such patronage
as is given out for personal or political
services. All young men in this district,
irrespective of party or creed, should
have fair opportunity to compete for the
place. The fact that some of the young
men who were chosen by competitive ex-
animation have failed does not make the
act of Judge Weaver any the less object
ionable. Congressman are not supposed
to be school masters capable of making a
selection. They are not the men to de
eide in this matter. 1t should be left tC
an impartial set OF examiners. This wat
the course pursued by Congressmer
Crounse and Welch with regard to cadet
ahips. and Judge Weayer's new depart
ufe certainly does not satisfy his conStitu
eney. whatever Mr. Pepoon may think oi
I personally.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

the Burlington road havo IS.
iured the people time end again that they
were out of politics, the chief political
bulldozer was very busily engagsd all
along the line III pushing the canvass for
Laird. All the peculiar methods that
are go effective in rallying the company 5
employees and dependents at the primaries
were used without reserve Section bosses,
station agents, gravel trains, and pass
books were at Laird's disposal to coerce
the republican voters to his support.
The result is Just what might have been
expected. The voice of the party has
been overridden and republicans who re.
fuse to abide by the dictates of the cor
poration boss will now be denounced as
boilers, communists and cranks
On the day which witnessed the nomi-
nation of Laird at Hastings, Mr.. A. j.
Weaver was renominated at Beatrice.
John M. Thurston was not delegate to
the congressional convention. The
Union Pacific had no case in court at
Beatrice last Wednesday which John Nj.
Thurston was required to attend. But
the political attorney in chief Of the great
corporation was there to give Weaver the
nomination, and place him under obliga.
tions. Mr.. Thurston draws a lucrative
salary from the Union Pacific
railroad, but the greater part of
his time is given to the packing of pri-
maries, running of conventions and cor
rupting tof legislatures. Now, then, the
question naturally arises, has the repub-
lican party become mere prostitute for
the base use of political libertines like
John NJ. Thurstonl Are the railroads
out of politics as long as Thurston and
Captain Philip, pack conventions and
nominate our congressman by shameless
use of railroad patronage2
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

have sent my name. The dispatch was
strictly true in letter and In spirit. Sou
ator Van Wyck said a great many things
upon which the dispatch is silent, but ss
far as it goes, it is true. You say the
senator did not and could not endorse
Weaver for every vote he gave, and did
not stultify himself by vouching for
Weaver as true anti.monopolist
Whether Senator Van Wyck did right or
wrong in endorsing Judge Weaver we
leave for you and him to settle,
but he certainly did en-
dorse MIN fully and emphatically
as true anti-rionopolist. Your aliusion
to me as the ''editor of Weaver's paper"
is beneath the dignity of the editor of q
metropolitan paper. bought the journ-
al and paid my own money for it, and
Mr.. Weaver had no more interest in it
than you have. You speak of him as my
friend and benefactor. | am certainly
his friend, as is nearly every one in
Falls City without regard to politics, but
his benefactions consist of in paying me
a dollar and half year for the Journal.
Ever since the appointment OF my son to
West Point, you have missed no oppor-
tuniiy to attack Judge Weaver for not
having competitive examination, and
intimate that the appointment
was made as reward for political SER
vices.
That you may not unwittingly do
Judge Weaver an injustice in this matter
/ wish to state that he had two reasons
for not having competitive examination.
Etrat tbnra ruou a,fhpiant ftrnn A
competition examination to be worth any
thing would have to be advertised all
over the district. Mr., Weaver had not
time to do this as he was obliged to send
in the name within. few days. Then
again such examinations had not proved
a success heretofore, every boy sent to
West Point in that way having failed. 1
believe Judge Wakeley' son being among
the number. Mr.. Weavers only desire
in making the appointment was
to find some one who would be likely to
get through. In considering the persons
to whom he proposed to offer the appoint
ment, politics was not taken into consid-
GRAFTON at all. Had my son declined the
appointment he proposed to offer it to the
son of bitter political enemy. The ap-
pOlnU1nenJ was never asheu nOr BOuSub ny
my son or by mo for him. He hesitated
some time before accepting it, as it in
volved his retirement from newspaper
work, to which he had devoted his life,
to which he was strongly attached, and
in which he had been very successful.
He only accepted the appointment at the
earnest solicitation of Judge Weaver and
other friends who thought he would sue
ceed and be credit to the district and
state. And when we recollect that he
left school at the age Of 10 to become
printers devil and mad never been to
school since, and that he has held his
place 80 far in competition with other
boys right from school, the sons of army
officers, senators, &c, it looks as though
the appointment was good one. And
it seems to us that you who have made
your own way from an obscure position
to that of editor in chief OF q paper of
national reputation, ought to encourage
him by your commentator instead of
placing obstacles in his way. Excuse
the length of this. 7. w. PEPooN.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

THE people of Blue Springs, Neb.,
have appealed by writ of man.
damus, to the supreme courtto com.
pei the b. & M. railroad to build
a depot and stop its trains at that place
For three years the company has been
running its trains through the corporate
limits of Blue Springs without stopping
until they reached Wymore, two miles
distant. The company has paid no at
tention whatever to the numerous peti-
tions that have been sent to headquarters
asking for fair treatment, and now the
citizens propose to see whether the b. &
M. railroad is run in the interest of the
public or for the benefit of the Lincoln
land company of town lot speculators,
whose stockholders are officers OF
the railroad company, and at the same
time interested in building up a new town,
which they own, to the damage of Blue
Springs. Such is the serious charge made
by the indignant citizens of Blue Springs
and in all probability they will eventually
compel tho railroad by law what it ought
TO DO voluntarily as matter of justice
The action of the b. q NJ. in this matter
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
THE Western Union telegraph compan

THE Western Union telegraph company
has concluded o contract with Phila-
delphia inventor to put its wires under
ground in that city. The authorities
sometime ago ordered the telegraph COM
panies to bury their wires before the 1st
of next January, and the Western Union
folks evidently begin to think that the
Philadelphians mean business. New
YORK city has given the telegraph com.
panies until January L, 1884, to bury
their wires. There is no longer any
question as to the practicabillty of un-
derground telegraphy. 1t is only ques-
tiop of cost, and we know of no monop-
oily better able to stand the expense than
the Western Union.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
A REFERENCE to history sometime

A REFERENCE to history sometimes
recalls some interesting information.
For instance, in the testimony of
Edwin S Towle, speaker of the house In
1676-1S77, regarding the efforts of j..
n. H. Patrick to secure the United
States senatorship with money, we find
nice distinction between 'busher'
and "bar'l" as applied to politics. Mr..
Towle, in testifying, stated that II was
supposed that Patrick had about $780,
600, and sit was said that he had q
bushel of money" In answer to the
question if that was not before they
got to using 'barl," Mr.. Towle re.
piled that it was, and by way of ex.
planstion added, ga bushel will apply
to state and barrel to tho union. y
Here then we have at last found that
a political "bushel" means about $780,
900. and consequently "bar1" means
as many hundred thousand dollars as II
contains bushels. The size of the
'bar'l," however, varies according tc
circumstances.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
In ana ont of Politics.

| lRepublished, by request, from The BEE
Are the railroads really out of politics.
Do they imagine that they could hood
wink the people into the belief that they
are out Of politics, when in reality they
are in deeper than ever! James Laird
was renominated for congress in the sec
ond district in spite Of tho determined
opposition of the masses of the republic.
ans of the district. How did he manage
to overcome such oppositionl The office
holding faction alone co'hd never have
carried the day for him had it not been
for tbs efforts Of Captain Phillips, the
political boss of the Burling-
ton road. While the managers of
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

ENO9 HENT- Handsome furnished rooms 19t 8
II lb:ASt Mrs Nay Spence. 312u
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

The Now York morning Journal has
reached a circulation OF 142, 900 daily, the
largest circulation of any newspaper In
America, and it expects to reach 100000
in the next six months. 1t certainly has
met with success that is phenomenal,
but it is deserved, for 1t is the spiciest
journal in the world. Talent, originate
ty, wit and enterprise combined have
made it such a remarkable success.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

NOR RBNT-Ha Of douolo hcu.e, fcPr rooms,
/ sShnn's 81 addition, Gll. month Apply room
%, OMAHA NniiOual BAuk 376t
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

If Blaine and Logan are elected,
Robert T. Lincoln is mentioned as can
didate for Logan's senatorial shoes, but
the probability is that Mr.. Blaine will
retain him in the cabinet as secretary of
war, position which he has filled very
acceptably.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

DEMOCRATIC repeaters are said to be
pouring into Ohio from every dire ction,
but the republicans are on the alert, and
will use every effort to have the villains
spotted. If the republicans succeed in
obtaining an honest vote and fair count
they will carry the state by over 10000
majority
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
Tho pisnppearance of Cholera.

WASHINGTON, October 13.-owing to the
disappearance of cholera in Europe the secre-
tary of the treasury requested the department
of state to discontinue the services of the sani.
tary inspectors at London and Liverpool,
Those in France and Italy will be retained for
the present.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

IF Belva Lockwood expects to get any
votes in Nebraska, it is about time for
her to let her friends know who her pres
idential electors are.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
Consistency
Arapaho Mirror.

Arapnho Mirror.
Our republican friends who make so
much ado about the anti-monopolists and
democrats "fusing," as they term it, on
Capt. Stickles, as against James Laird,
seem to have forgotten that it has been
only two short years since their Jim
my" fused with both anti.monopolists
and democrats in Adams county, and by
so doing "sold out" men in his own par
ty whom he had previously pledged his
word and honor as loyal republican to
support, and ''sink or swim" politically
together. This is the kind of hair-pin
Jim Laird is, and still men who claim to
be fair-minded and consistent in their re-
ligion and politics will advocate his claims
and denounce the fusion against him as an
outrage-"bad in principle and practice
Out with such nopsensical argument 1t
is theBmerest bosh, and the most incon-
silent of all inconsistencies.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

KEEP it before the people that the rail-
road commissioner amendment must be
voted down.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

is by no means an isolated case Of such
contemplate work. Other railroads have
done the same thing, but have been com.
PEELED at last to do Justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

Isn't it about time to set the political
pot boiling in Omaha9
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

Capt. Stickel will contest against James
Laird for the congressional prize in the
second district. Mr.. Stickel is farmer,
and man of acknowledged ability but
the man who beats Jim Laird will have
to get up in tho morning. .-Ndnce Co.
Journal
All that is necessary to beat Jim Laird
is to watch that free ballot snd fair
count is had, and no gravel train voters
allowed to vote contrary to law. And it
may be proper to state that it would be
eminently the right thing to do to keep
an eye on those ground and lofty polit-
cal tumbleIs who watch for chances to
''make $500" by going contra y to their
political belief, and inducir g oilers do so
by blind. All eyes are open.-Han'H'
tom Co. NeUs.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

NTANTED-A Scotchman, graduate wants n y g.
w ion OF respcctabiity as secretary or copying
clerk. Can conn aud 5000 city or country, has been
in years in U. s. Best city references. Address
till Friday, m A" 613 north 10Th ST. 61315p
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

"ANTED-Between young man 70 years OF age,
w who can speak Dani h Germ snd English, q
slutatlon in beer saloon any ether kind Of bus
ness. Address al" Bee office. 6)l-14p
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

NNTANTED-By machinist, situation either in
w mandatory or to take chargeof engine or
heating apparatus. References given. Address
Engineer" Bee office. 500-l6p
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

W7ANTF Destination by lady as book.keeper or
w cashier. CITY references. ''R. NJ" Bee office.
dSl.lY
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by young girl to do laundry
w work. Apply at zoos jackson St. 5ES.lbp
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

LIoR SALE-Fne business chance at Grand Island
II Neb. $1,000 nuys the bank building 22x44; an
office building which rents for Si5 month; large
fire and burglor proof safe with Yale time ock-co5t
81 800, also very large bank book fire proof safe,
bank counter, daske hard coal stove, in fact, COM
pleie bank outfit, together wi lot 44S66 ON Locust
street. Title perfect Terms cash, "a ance on one
and two years time IL desired. Call address Jay
L. White, Grand Island, Neb. 52!-tt
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

Capt. j. II. Sickle is running for con.
gress on his own merits. He is not sup.
ported by any railroad company. Who
can say as much for Jim Laird!-Arapa
no Public Mirror.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

NYTAN Ep-Boarders good hcarl and coz Portable
w rooms at 81 per week, 1912 capitol a Q ,tet.
18th and 18th st. 50S-lSp
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

A foung married lnan wants situation as book.
~ keeper, in wholesale establishment in Omaha.
Addrasa &C" care Bee. Sa5.d
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

WThNTED-A married couple desire room and
w beard in private family; desirable location.
Address "a" p. o. drawer %. 62.13p
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

WANrED--Situation in grocery or hardware
w store by young man experienced in business.
Address &C. H." Bee office. 6l5.lSp
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

WTAhTED-To rent stable for hor, es, with room
w for wagon, within short distance from Post
Office. Address "R. A. NJ" 1l5 south 10th st.
G90-l5
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
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Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

DOR SALE-Tho cheapest little residence property
II in Omaha, new house of 8 rooms, corner lot, in
north part of city, only 81 400; owner leaving bar
gain fur some who keeps team; only $500
down. Boggs Iii |. 505I4
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
MrsCELEAMBGUs wAHTN.

MI IANTEO-l0 tons straw delivered of the Parracks.
w Inquire Of Joseph edn nn, 10th and lzlrd st.
l0-w1t
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

NHIANrEO-A pair second hand ton wagon
w scales, Howe OF Fai banks make, 712 South 1ith
st. 62S-lSp
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
=on aRp=--nouses sna Gota.

NHTANTED-S2,0 900 first-class city security, for
w years, st per cent. Address Box $40 Post
ofIoa
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

"a, ANTED--LADIEs OR GENTLEMEN-In city
w or country, TO take nice. light and pleasant
work at their own homes 81 to So per day easily and
quietly made; work sent by mail: no canvassng; no
stamp for reply. Please address Reliable Manfg Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa. s03 i'm
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
siTUASluSu WANTED.

MtANTED-By lady clorkship IN store, SIC
w Howard st. Reference given. 55S.l3p
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

ENoR SALE-Furniture and fixtures at bargain,
II Com nercial Hotel good house, three stories high,
everything ew. On account of health of proprietor
Win FELL hui ding II desired Call at hotel or address
Frank Elliott, Manager, Falls City, Neb 455-2lp
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

dor sALE-52O acres land Middle Beaver, in
H Smith county Kansas, $50 acre Under fence,
plenty Of living water for stock Good frame house
l6X20, with kitchen l2X20 200 acres in cultivation,
price $4,000. Terms cash, balance on time to suit
purchasers viii also fell 90 head cattle purchaser
desires. Address Thomas Mitchell, Smith Centre,
Kansas, or Fulton Grove Riverton, Neb. 257.1m
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

LNOR SAJE-A good frame house, rooms, all in
IL good order Must be moved at once Apply to
the We tern Newspaper ULion, cor. 18th and How.
ard streets. 344tf
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

DOR SALE-Second hand leather seat top phaeton
II also four spring delivery wagon, cheap. W.
Welshans g. Co., City Mills. 274-tf
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

UTANTED-Agents 60 sell Gately's Universal Edu.
w Gator on monthly payments Cal on or ad
dress W. d. p. Lowry, room 8, llo north 18Th st (,
Omaha. S7I1m
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

EOR SALE-1OO pianos and organs. boxes suitable
IT. for coal or feed boxes A. Hospe 3631m
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
foR SALE.

DOR SALE-A Baker and Smith, New York and
j Chicago patent heater, seN regnlator. On | at
John Power, Cooper shop, 9TH and Lcayonwotth.
62St5p
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

L'OR SALE NefNDg bouse, bricK, three stories,
L only hotel in tows, - roo ms, to lease for or
years. The proprieasef the Naligh House wishes to
sell the furniture ap3Hstlres of this hotel on easy
time and terms and eAse the hotel for time stated
above Also wonld seI hotel outright, ib agreeable.
For particulars inquire of John J. King, Agent Wesu
Poinb, Nebraska 249-l5
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

JEAN'TNG--A compel nt girl who understands
w hous keeping thoroughly at Mrs.. Jiara Gto's.
man, 500 n. f1shstrcet 55il3 D
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

ENOR SALE Good COW. also open buggy, horse and
Il harnsts inquired j. Michal, Mail Carrier 452.u
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

ITANTED Travelling statesmen to carry samples
w Of s'aplo goods in connection W their regular
line 10 cell on commi sion through the west and
northwest. Address "E. b. P" this office, 49Ol8
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

WANTED Girl for general houso-work In small
w family i4l5 north 18th st. 425tt
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14
INoR RENT-risnos ans organs from two dollars
II up. A. Hospe, 1919 Dodge. 4s9- imF

~ n RENT Two roorsiu,nishcd Tor light house.
s33u
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

NIyAGrRD-Ladies and children to take lessons In
w sll Kind OF ianoY worS Reasonable fern 2lli
HsTney 81. bH'lAp
Omaha daily bee., 1884-10-14

for general housework Apply
w at 2tli Douglas. 4S7-ti
Omaha daily bee., 1884-06-09
OUT OF DEBT.
Pottawattamie County has Paid OF
All It's Bonds Except Five
Held by Unknown
Parties.

The proceedings of the board Of super.
%visors, Just closed, brings to light the
very encouraging fact that Pottawatta-
mic county is free from debt. The county
treasurer, Mr.. Bennett, reported that
he had paid all of the county bonds ex-
cept five of S1CU each, and the interest
on these ceased April Is. He could not
find the holders of these bonds, and
stands ready to pay them on presentation.
There will be enough bond tax collected
during this year from taxes due from
1888 to pay the amount overpaid to-
wit: 1922. 80, and the remaining bonds.
This report was accepted and approved.
The treasurer was directed to publish
a notice recurring all persons holding any
county warrants, that they must present
the same for payment on or before the
first day of August, and that interest
will cease on that date.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-06-09
OMAHA DAILY Bee COUNCIL BLUFFS, MONDAY JUNE 9. 1884.

bulletins. The less the Herald calls At
%tention to its telegraph" news the bet.
ter. Putting fresh dates at the top Of
old plates cannot mislead the intelligent
people of Council Bluffs.
The Devils Auction is billed for the
10Th at the opera house. 1t was moi
very we'll received when here before, but
the excuse was given that the stage room
Of the old opera house was not large
enough for the scenery and that in the
new opera house this defect will be rem.
edied.
The case of John Pearson, the watch
man on the U. p. bridge, arrested for
humping a poor German who ignorantly
tried TO cross the bridge on foot, was
settled Saturday, the company paying
the fellow for the hat he lost in the en-
counter and for the loss OF a days time.
Very magnanimousl
The Knickerbocker gallery has pre-
sented THE BEE with a photograph of the
Danube Society. Although there were
about 40 men in the group, each of the
faces is distinct, and the photo is n
which shows rare skill on the part of
Schmidt q Riley, They have come to
the front quickly, and are doing some
most excellent work.
The amateurs of this city went out to
the institution for the deaf and dumb oil
Saturday afternoon and played a game
with the second nine of the club there.
The institute boys played well, but not
quite we'll enough, the Council Bluffs
boys defeating them "a to 90. The
Council Bluffs boys were 80 elated with
the victory that they concluded to chal-
lenge the first nine of the institution,
but as the term closes next Wednesday
there will be no time to play such a
game.
Those who have dropped into w. w.
Chapman's within the past few days have
had their attention attracted by a large
needle work picture of the baptism of a
child. This piece Of needle work be-
to the mother of John 7. Bald
win, and is about a hundred years old. A
short time ago it fell and the glass was
broken, so that it was taken to Chapman's
for some slight repairs. 1t is a curious
bit of art, we'll worth seeing, while by
the family it is of course even more
valued on account of it's associa.
tions.