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Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

The defeat of Kehoe's bill requiring
the railroads to furnish double. decked
cars, was an outrage. Under the pres.
ent System the shippers of hogs and sheer
cannot ship mora than ten thousand
pounds of sheep or hogs while twenty
thousand pounds of cattle can be shipped
In a car, for about the game price. Thit
discrimination makes it almost impossible
for sheep.raisers to chip their sheep tc
market. East of Chicago double-decked
cars are furnished by nearly all the rail
roads, and there Is no good reason why
the railroads of Nebraska should not BIZ
compelled to do the game thing. But Il
seems that any railroad legislation Ii
Nebraska Intended simply to do justice t.
the people is doomed to defeat, particul
arly If the senate has the power to bea
1t, as 1t did In this case.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

In the Swain court-martial George S.
Boutwell, objected to the designation of
= witness en- the record as "colored. -
He took the ground that this word after
the name Of a witness is an invidious
distinction, and that the drawing of The
color line in that or any other way in the
courts ought 10 be done away with. The
friends of the cause of equal rights, and
particularly the colorsd people, or rather
the freedmen, will no doubt thank Mr.
Boutwell, fer his services on this point.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

STILL another complication has baen
added to the Illinois senatorial muddle
by the death of a republican representa-
tive named Logan, which may be regard
ed as rather significant by some people,
together with the fact, as we are informed
by tho dispatches, that 'his body hs'
been taken to. Morrison" the home o.
the deceased. N ballot for senator will
bs taken until next Tuesday, and 1t Is nc
likely that there will be any election unit
after the 4th of March, and perhap
not then. The final result nay bs tina
the governor will be called upon to ap
point o senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THE city election takes place i've weeks
from next Tuesday. The most important
offices to be voted for are the mayor and
six councilmen at large, and 1t is time
that our citizens should bs looking about
Tor suitable candidates. We hope that
the people will intsrest themselves In this
important matter, and for once take our
political affairs out of the hands of the
machine and the ward politicians, bum.
mers, and ballot-box suffers. The re.
sponsibidty of elecsing honest and capa-
BILE officers rests with the people as they
have it In their power to defeat the ma,
chine element, and if they do not exer.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
m VICTOR .RuGo,s BIRTHDAY.

Victor Hugo celebrated his eighty
fourth birthday yesterday. He Is one of
the most original and versatile writer's
that France has produced. On his eighty
third birthday the Parisians celebrated
the event by street parades, and the
gathering around his residence of thou
sands of people to extend to him their
congratul atoms. We suppose that the
celebration of yesterday was an equally
enthusiastic affair. The Oil Bias, a
leading journal, If it carried out its pro-
posed programme, commemorated the
event by publishing a special edition con-
tanning autograph messages of congratu-
lations to Victor Hugo from all the lit
erary celebrities of the world.
Victor Hugo has had an eventful career.
In his childhood he led a rowing life
through France, Italy and Spain, but
nevertheless he received an excellent ed
ucation. At an early age
he determined to devote him
self exclusively to literature. Between
the years 1928 and 1910 he wrots and
published several novels and dramas, all
attracting great attention, proving quite
successful, and also two volumes of lyric.
al poems, which were received with great
favor. In 1910 ne was credited with
being the founder of a new literary
school In his country, and was acknowl
edged as the greatest living poet In
France, if not In Europa. in 1928, wher
his first works began to appear, Louis
XVIII. gave him a pe%nslo1; In 1S45 Louil
Philippe created him a peer of France
and In lS4S he was elected a representa-
tive OF the city of Paris both to the cen
stltutional and the legislative assembly
In 1851 Napoleon banished him from
France, and while in exile on the islam,
of Guernsey, where he made his resi-
dence, he added to his literary fame b
writing several works. He returned I
Paris upon he establishment of the re
public, and was received with great dem
onst'ations of joy by his hosts of admir-
ers. He has ever since lived a quiet life
and of late years has written nothing.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
WHEN the present congress adjourns 1t

WHEN the present congress ~adiourns II
will leave a mountain of unfinished bug.
iness. The calendars Of the house cover
se~venty-eIght printed pages, and the
bills number nearly LOO. These bills
will die with the present session, but Of
course many will be revived at the mex
session when they will again be printed.
lumber up the calendars, occupy the time
of the committees, and finally most Of
them will be once mora consigned to the
dead pile. There are now on the calen
dar of the committee of the whole 49,
bills; house calendar 169;' private calen'
dar 415. On the speakers table there
are 258 senate bills and eleven house
bills, which the senate passed witt
amendments. Two years have been con
sumed In preparing these measures fol
the action of the house, and 1t would
seem that they should be disposed of II
a business.like manner. The rules Ii
any event should enable q majority Il
transact any business having due reg,rt
for the rights of the minority. Under
the present system however, 1t is within
the power of one man, by a single OBJ
lection, to prevent the majority from any
consideration of any measure out of thu
regular order.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
WHEN is A MAN A PASSENGER

WHEN is A MAN A PASSENGERS
The supreme court of Colorado has just
renderedan important opinion On the law
Of negligence. The plaintiff, In the lower
court, In attempting to get on a train OF
The Denver, South Park & Pacific rsil-
road, lost one of his arms, and brought
auit on the ground of negligence on the
part Of the railroad company. 1t appears
that the train did not stop at the station,
but merely slackened speed. AS IL was
passing the platform the plaintiff caught
hold of the railing and the iron handles
at the forward end of the rear coach, and
was In the act Of stepping upon the plat.
form of the car when q sudden jerk of
the train threw him to the ground. The
hind truck passed over his arm crushing
it so badly that amputation was neces-
sary. The jury returned a verdictof $685..
coo in his favor. The case was
appealed by the railroad company to the
supreme court. There were two main
points involved in the declsion of the
case, the first being whether the place at
which the accident occurred was a regular
passenger station, and the other being the
question when Is q man a passenger?"
1t was shown by the evidence that there
was no depot there, nor were there any
tickets sold. There was only a platform,
which, although used by the company,
was owned by q private party. 1t was
also shown hat while the trains fire.
quently slackened speed at that point,
passengers sometimes failed to got on.
Although a time card for the use Of en-
ployes showed the arrival and departure
of trains, no card Issued for
the information of the public mentioned
the place as a regular passenger station.
The court ruled on this point that as the
Place was not advertised by the company
as a regular passenger station, it was not
under any obligation to stop Its trains
there. AS to what constitutes a passen-
ger the court held that when a person en-.
tiers a waiting room provided for patsen
gers, at a regular passenger station, with
the intention of getting aboard the train
when it arrives, the relation Of carrier
and passenger is established. Or If a per
son desiring to board a train signals it tc
stop, and the engineer seeing the
signal and recognizing Its mean
Ing, Stacks the speed of the train, the
act of the engineer Is equivalent to &C
cepting the person as a passenger, and
the company is under an obligation tc
treat him as such.
In this case the plaintiff, who was dep
usy postmaster, swung q lantern across
the track as the train approached, and al
the train slowed up he attempted to hand
the mail agent in the train the mail, but
the latter failed to catch the bag and thu
train moved on. The plaintiff gave nc
indications to ths train men that
he desired to get on the train
He had no ticket, but merely attempted
to jump on as the train went by. Il
does not appear that the train men ever
knew that he was there at all. Under
these circumstances the supreme cour
held hat he was not entitled to b,
treated as a passenger, and that he wa
guilty of negligence himself in attempt
ing to board the train as he did. TIL,
judgment Of the court below was accord
ingly reversed.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

If Mr.. Pritchett wants to be the next
United States district attorney he better
come home from Lincoln as quickly a:
the railroad will carry him. His effort.
to assist the tax shirkers and street rail
way CON pany to defeat the new charte,
are liable to prove a boomerang for him.
AS the future prosecuting attorney, he
will find that his skirts, which were soiIed
inEthe Holly waterworks scheme, Will moi
be as clear as even un6ltered Missouri
river water.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

more surprised. He didn't seem easy.
Then In a few minutes one of my frienof
said: "How Is Freddyf / said, Il will
show him to you | went to my bed.
room and brought my baby out. My
aomlrer plainly was psraly 2ad. he com.
plimented the baby, stsid about ten min
utes, and left. | haven't seen him since.
II the men knew the fun we have ovei
these notes they wouldn't send them
Very often we pin them up on the wall'
of our dressing-room, and we have lots o.
finn ~
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

Ir is certainly disgraceful for the lieu
tenant governor to devote his time to
lobbying among the members of the legiH-
lature in the interests of a wildcat insur-
ance company, In which he is said to have
only about $500 stock. We are not sur
prised, however, to see a man of his
calibre engaged in such disreputabIe bust
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
A Fancy Ohappy's Jargon.
o- Vo,Ir o.

In Michael Davitt's story of his prison
experience he quotes verbatim the
language of a London pickpocket, who
thus recited the history of his arrest; 81
was logging down a blooming elum In the
Chapel when | butted q reeler who was
snorting a red slang. l broke off his
jerry and boned his clock, which was a
red one, but l was stopped by a copper
who claimed me. l was lugged before
the beak, who gave me six doss In the
Steel, The week after / was chucked
up l did a snatch near st. Paul's, waa
collared, Jagged, and got this bit of seven
stretch
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THE E~piscopallans of Nebraska at last
have a bishop, Rev. DIR. Worthington,
who was consecrated at Detroit on Tues
day, and Is expected In Omaha at an
errly day. DR.. Worthington is a native
of Masss chusetts, having heen born at
Lennox, In that state In 1912. He at
tended Hobart college, at Geneva, N. Y,
and In 1868 he graduated from the Gen.
eral Theological seminary, at New York,
in 1868. His frat ex%perience.in the minis,
try was at Troy, N. Y, where he was
stationed for eighteen months, but his
first regular parish was at Balls.
ton Spa, where he remained
until 1868, when he accepted
a call to st. Johns parish in Detroit.
DR.. Worthington hiss been the rector Of
that parish for seventeen years, and has
endeared himfelf to the hearts of his
Practitioners and the people generally Of
that city, and particularly to the poor,
for whom he has done a great deal. DR..
Worthington Is quite an eminent scholar,
and has twice visited the old world ano
the Hoy Land. Five years ago he re
ceived quits a large number of votes fol-
the b%ishopric of Eastern Michigan, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death Of
Bishop McCoskry, but Bishop Harris wal
finally elected. In 1883, DR.. Worthipg
ton was elected bishop of Shanghai, but
declined. The Episcopal people Of Ne
brasks are to be congratulated upon hay
ing finally succeeded in securing his ser
vices as bishop. 1t was with consider
able difficulty that he was induced tt
accept the honor. and he only did 80 aftel
having twice been elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

If the wood-cut portraits of the Color
ado legislators, as printed in the Rocky
Mountain NeWs, are faithful representa-
lions, VIZ should gay that the legislature
of that commonwealth is composed Of as
hard a looking lot of men as ever gathered
within the walls of a state house. They
remind us of the "Pike's Peak or Bust"
fellows, after the ''bust" occurred.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

propriety of taking some steps to cele-
brate the accession of their party to
power in the national government. The
Omaha Herald will not make any sugges-
tion to the democrats OF this city until
after DIR. Miller's accession to the office
of Z. M. G. In that event the democrats
of Omaha and Nebraska, among whom all
is harmony, will haIe a great iamboree.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THE season for making gold discoveries
and starting new mining camps Is about
to opsn. Utah leads off with the an
nounoement of new gold fields in San
Juan county. The ore is free milling
ore, carrying some copper, and small
quantities of silver, and rich in gold.
Already the miners have FLED a large
number of claim papers, and 1t ia expected
that there will be a big rush.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
The Meanest Mar in Washington

The Mcanest Man in Washington.
The meanest man In Washington, if
not ia the world, is q cert ain congress S.
man. In the frosty idea Of last Novem-
Der he endeavored to persuade the dear,
plain, good who had shared his
early joys and SORROWS, and probably
made him all he is, that 1t wouldn't be
worth her while to come on to Washing
ton this season. The short season and
high rates of living were argued in vain,
till he adduced as a cliucher the promise
of a seal-skin sacque, which he would
bring herin the spring if she would sgree
to remain oooped up in their bleak ooun-
t'y home ell winter. OF course, the
wife, being but a woman, consented.
Well, he bought the sealskin as soon as
he got there, and just to keep the moths
out has persuaded q plump and pleasing
young person to wear 1t around to divers
and sundry theatres and operas, cozy
little dinners, drives, aud sleIgh-rides.
Now that the congressional jig is nearly
up The young person Is in no hurry to
divest herself of the sealskin, and the
distinguished Scion himself is convinced
that the interests of the country demand
an extra session."
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
His Savings,

Norwich Comm Bulletin.
In 1888 a young man commenced max.
ing deposits in a local savings tauk. His
total deposits from that time until 1885
amounted to 1902 %. Between 1888
and 1858 he drew 81, 270. 20, and a few
days ago, on having his bank book writ
ten up and balanced, he was found to
have on deposit 81, 273. 33.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

KANSAS CRY, where civil service ex-
aminations are to be held on the Oath of
March, is only 200 miles from Omaha,
but some of our democratic place.hunters
will probably find that the soft positions
which they are after ale a great deal
farther away than that.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THOMAS JEFFERSON spent in one year
S2,66S for wine, and 500 for washing
during the same period. The democrats,
who have been commencing JefFersonlsn
simplicity, are at q loss to understand
why he spsnt so much for washing and &C
little fer wine, They think Jefferson
must have been a very simple man In.
deed,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
Prctticst Plum in the Gift of the Gov
ernment,-

"Want suthin' worth while In the new
deal at Washipgton2' asked a sharp
nosed man of an expectant democrat.
"Want suthin Does a famisLing
tiger want blood? Does u duck"
"Well, you Just get the carpet contract
for the white house. When that pro-
cession begins after the 4th Of March the
wear and tear'll bs tremendous. Renew
als every week. There's money in it., !
tell YOU"
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

SENATOR DoLAN has made o much bet
ter record during this session of the leg
i~slature than he did two years ago. He
deserves credit for standing straight on
most of the important Issues, and also for
his efforts in uaesrthing the ~penitentiary
fr.ulc
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THE salary of the mayor will, in all
probability, be fixed at $1,000. This
ought to bring out some good ca ndldates
for the place. That salary, however, il
not any too much for a good man.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

II Joe Barker succeeds In defeating
the charter he better pack his grip-sack
aud move back to England, as i. will not
be very comfortable for him In Omaha
after this.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THE so called hygiene bill was defeated
In the house. Although 1t received a
majority of the votes cast, 1t did not re-
ceive q majority of all the members.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
SENATOR'S Hastings and Hoebel

SENATORS Hastings and Hoebel did
not vote on the double-deck car bill. If
they had voted, they would have been on
the side of the railroads. Hastings is
simply Tobias Castor's proxy. Hoebel
wa e very useful man for the jobbers and
railroad rings two years ago. Like Church
Howe, he has reformed with a vengeance.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

II has just been discovered why 1t was
30 cold at the Washington monument
celebration. John Sherman was presi-
dent of the effAir.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

CANDIDATES for mayor will have to
present credentials of good moral charac
ter and business qualifications. No
others need apply.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

IT Is a question at Lincoln whether
sugar and salt will mix well. There Is
altogether too much sugar In that saline
bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THIS touch of spring.like weather Is a
gentle reminder that the city election Is
not far off, and that it is about time to
stir up local politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

IT is hoped that the spring weather
will thaw out a good healthy business
loom.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

THE backbone of winter Is weakening.
We would like to see it completely
broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

The Plsttsmouth Journal rises to sug.
geat to the democrats of that city the
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

Tor SALE OR ENT A general store In o live
u Nebraska town doing q first class business. Con-
sists Of q good stock Of groceries, boots and shoes,
ciockery and everything connected with a frat class
grocery and shoe store. For particulars address al.
e A." Bee Office. 937. I'M
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

ENOR SALE-Brick house, containing 10 rooms,
II barn aud stable, and nece sary outhouses, in
10Th st. Apply to Sears & Bossrd, Cor. 18th an
Dodge SITS. 1887 q
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

DOR SALE %CHEAP-one elegant chamber set.
Il former cost s375. 90. One regulator clock,
ono Learly new Knabe Piano, two gold framed
pictures, one horse, harness and phaeton, one
Halls safe, small size, one beautiful china coffee
set. Also a large ice box. Inquire 1915 Dodge st.
234tf
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

INoR SALE OR TRADE-For improved land, n
Il good 2 story store, property In Wayne, Neb. A
residence, barn, 2 lots In Allerton Iowa, and good
large Norman stations. Address .. d. Birdsal
Walnut, Pott Co., Iowa. l73-m9p
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

EoR sALE-Ata great bargain, for net cash, a
n general stock OF merchandise. Consisting Of a
choice line Of Dry Goods, ClothiI &, Boots, shoes,
Hats, Caps, etc, etc. This entire stock must be
seld at once to satisfy claims against it. For particu.
lars, apply to Jacob Metz, FallsCity, Neb. Feb. 18th
1885. 1902 Cop
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

CIVIL service examinations will be held
at Kansas City on March oath. Mean.
tImedemccratic place hunters of Nebraska
will do well to attend night school.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

w ANTED-Ladies and gentlemen in city or coun.
w try to take light work at their own home. 50 to
"a a day easily made; work sent by mail; no canvass.
ing We have good demand for our work and furnish
steady employment. Address with stamp, GROWN
COMPANY. 294 Vine ST., Cincinnati, Ohio.
lib IN 4p
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

EoR SALE-A iarm OF $50 Sores, 3 miles nortnv est
Il OF North Berd, 100 acres under cul ivation, 81
miles OF live willow pests, one mile OF " hich is solid
hedge IL years old, 3 miles of wire fence. inclosing
posture ormeadow nearly all seeded to tame grass.
Barn 2sx5o feet, ciiboiug for 2,OOn bushels OF corn, 3
good corrals, l wind mill, and 3 wells Of water, l
grsnary 15X20 feet, o house 16x24 feet. " With base.
ment under entire house. Price $50 per acre; halt
down, balance on time TO suit purchaser. Enquire OF
FLAlL office, or Of ". II. Yaw, North Bend. Neb.
9OOmar10n
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

yNANTED-By o small family. 9 or 8 furnisbed
w rooms or small furnithet house 9 or 3 months
for which a good price will be paid, il satisfactory, nc
o lection in goinv out if on car line. Call on or ad'
dress"J. L. Rice, stating location and price Paxton
house. 1895. 26p
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

IDOL S~ALE-Stock and fixtures one Of the hest
Il saloons In the city. Possession given tho first
Of April: Reasons for selling, Ill health. Address
OK. W." Bee Office. lS2tf
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

ENoR SALE-Cheap-Two counters and 40 eet
Il shelving, at 18th and Howard. J. II. Spetman.
29e. 500
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

EoR SALE-0n cottage hill, two frst.class cot.
Il tages, one of eight rooms and one OF FIVE. Tho
latter furnished ready for house keeping, healthfil
location and a desirable neighborhood. inquire 2425
Davenport st. 35S.2Sp
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

no Selling OF at cost and store fixtures for
Il sale at No 60 South 10th Street, Omaha, Neb.
s. L. Schwartz, pop. 245.2ep
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

WTANTED-Agents for our new book, good pay
w to workers, Call or address Geo, Hunter, 1872
Burt st a., Omaha Neb. ll5.m 4p
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

EIOR SALE OK EXCHANGE-At $40 per acre, al
Il or part Of two thousand acres Of timber land
forty miles east Of Kansas City. viii exchange foI
Nbraska land or mer ohandise. Bedford, Souer b
Da Viz, p44tf
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO LoAN-MoNEY,

To LOAN-From IS to $500, in sums to suit. Nj
L nanoial exchange 1868 Tarnam. SSg.melp
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

ENoR SALE-lSO acre farm, improved. or will trade
II for city property or stock, soon NJ. N. Pa, IRISH,
Papilien, NeD. 38e.2Sp
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

ENcR SALE-A good paying saloon with first class
IL lunch counter and restaurant attached. A bar
gain. s. Trostler, 203 South 18th st, 1921
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

LNoR f exchange 4 full stock Of clothing
Il boots and shoes. gent furnishing goods, will ex.
change for NEBRASKA Lands. G. II. Peterson, s04 8.
10th St., Omaha, Neb. 15b.tf
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

WANTED-A purchaser. have an established
w business in Omaha. raying over Sl00 per
month which l will sell Ter S4tO. CIuse for selling
sickness; will baar closest investigation Address J.
H., Bee office. 47e.2pu&e
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

UyANTsD-Traveling salesman. Good pay.
w Fuudy, joplin q Co., Room % Omaha Ne
tionel Bank building. 395tf
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27
FOR SALE.

ENoR SALE-A beautiful piece Of land near city
u lu it,, Cunning st, About Z acres will Ne sCli for
$3.50 rer re-th Is q bargain. This land adjoias
additions who're single lots are selling for 500 to
5000 each, and is much nicer land. c. X. Mayno, 8
W cor lbtb and FaInam. 100 2I
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

EoR SALE OR EXCHANGE-For coed farm land
II in Nebraska or Iowa, n general stock Of mer.
onandise. Address J. L N, L. o. Box 80, Essex. la.
3S6.l0p
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

ENoR SALE-wallpaper business, en- all stock Of
r. par err 300 north 18th st. 2I7.28p
Omaha daily bee., 1885-02-27

EoR SALE-l2o acres OF best farm lands In Wash.
II ington county, Neb; q miles from Herman;
s miles from Blair. viii either sci for cash or will
trade for house in Omaha, IL buyer will take up
some notice on long time. The whole land under
cultivation. Address Jos. Kolowrstek, No. 1874 8
18th st., Omaha, Eeb. 90l.tf