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Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
An Iil.Adyise0 Course,

The democratic members of the ways
and means committee appear to have
been conducting the preparation of a
tariff bill in way so injudicious as to
invite trouble. They have freely given
out that they were engaged IN this
work, but it seems they have prosecuted
it thus far without any consultation with
the republican members of the commit
tee, or without even officially informing
them that u bill was being prepared
Such proceeding is obviously very
grave discourtesy to the minority, and
it is said to be also in disregard of prece-
dent, which is very likely the fact. AS
a consequence the republican members
of the committee are reported to regard
the course OF the majority as so
disrespectful and indecent that
when the completed measure is
submitted to them they will
probably decline to give it any atten-
tion, leaving it to be submitted to the
house or otherwise disposed Of as those
who have framed it shall determine. 1t
is understood that the republicans will
bring forward tariff bill, and that Mr..
Randall will also have n measure, it is
supposed very similar in character to
his bill in the last congress.
1t is not difficult to understand the
motive Of the democratic majority of
the ways and means committee in eX-
Guiding the republicans from all knowl
edge OF and participation in their work
on tariff bill, They desire to bring
forward a distinctively democratic
measure, and very likely reasoned that
they could do so more promptly if the
danger Of republican obstruction in the
committee were removed. 1t will hardly
be admitted that the task would
have progressed more slowly than it
has done had the republicans been
present to discuss every step taken, and
in any event the majority could have
and demanded full credit for it. AS it
| is they have used up two months time
without having completed their task,
the result Of their labors must go before
the full committee and still undergo dis
cussion by the minority If they shall be
disposed to give it any consideration
and such offense has been given the re-
| publican members Of the committee as
will certainly secure them the sympathy
Of every republican in the house and
thus more surely imperil the, ma aiority' IS
work, which cannot succeed without
some republican support.
The course pursued has been ill-ad-
vised and impolitic, whether con.
coived by the chairman of the
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

ways and means committee or in-
spired by the administration. It is not
consistent with the views OF
the president that the question
OF tariff revision ''should be
approached in spirit higher than
partisanship and considered in the light
of that regard for patriotic duty which
should characterize the action OF those
intrusted with the veal of n confiding
people," The policy of the majority OF
the ways and means committee has
been wholly partisan in character, in
volving disregard Of precedent which
they will find IL very difficult to justify
and discourtesy to the minority of the
committee which the political col
leagues of that minority will
not fail to rebuke at the very
first opportunity. There is every
reason to apprehend that the effect will
be to complicate the difficulties in the
way Of a wise and just revision of the
tariff and lessen the chances for the
revenue Legislation which the country
requires and hopes for.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
INFANTILE
SKIN DISEASES

Our oldest child. now six years OF age VII en- m
infant six months old was attacked with q yirti.
lent magllgnant skin disease. All ordinary
remedies failed, we called our family physician.
who attempted to cure It; but II spread with al.
most incredible rapidity, until the lower portion
OF the little fellows person, from the middle Of
his back down to his knees. was one solid rash,
no rest at night no peace by day. Finally, We
were advised to try the CUrlCURA REMEDIES.
The effect was simply marvellous. In three or
ing the little fellows person as white and heal.
thy rs though he had never been attacked. In
my opinion your valuable remedies saved his
life and to-day he ia , strong, healthy child,
perfectly well, no repetition Of the disease hav.
ing ever occurred.
Atty at Law and Ex.Pros. Atty, Ashland. q.
REFERENCE: j. G. weist, Druggist, Ashland ..
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

MAYOR BROATCH stated on the wit
ness stand that he intends to veto any
ordinance for the removal Of the city
hall from the corner of Eighteenth and
Farnam. Then why did the mayor join
with Hascall and his gang to undo
what has been done at such great ex-
pense up to this time? What object had
he in relieving Brennan from his con-
tract obligationsp Will the city gain
anything by this course? Can the city
save money by abandoning $50 900 worth
of work and beginning anew on plans of
some cheap John architect who wants
to establish reputation at the city's
expense, or worse than that, who would
be chosen by the council because he is
plant enough to favor certain con-
tractors?
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
KINGS AND QUEENS.

Browning is said to be the favorite English
author of Germany's crown prince.
Princess Louise, while on her Mediter-
rancan trip, amuses herself with caressing
large white Maltese cat.
Prince Louis, second son of the grand duke
of Baden and a grandson Of Emperor Will
liam, is dead. He was twenty-five years OF
age.
The British Medical Journal says it has the
highest authority for stating that the Ger
man crown prince continues to progress sat
isfactorily.
The portion of the duchess of Edinburgh
amounted to nearly half a million dollars
and Russia allows her R10,0OO a year. Her
husband has a free honsc and a large for
tune. Yet this royal couple grudge every
penny they spend on unnecessary luxuries.
1t is reported that the prince of Wales, on
the occasion of his silver wedding banquet,
will announce the bctrothal of Prince Albert
Victor to his cousin, Princess Alexandria of
Greece, and the betrothal of Princess Vic
toria to the duke of Sparta, crown prince Of
Greece.
Queen Marguerite, of Italy, is described as
one of the best dressed of sovereigns, al
JuOuSH ucr COSIuulcS ttc pidlIl dluiOSu W IHo
verge of severity. And her daily life is as
simple and unostentatious as her dress. She
devotes much time to works of philanthropy,
and is greatly beloved by the people.
The Princess Dagmar of Sweden, who de-
seated the court Of Oscar ii. to become Mrs
Thomas, wife Of an ambassador of the
United States, is much pleased with Wash
| ingtOn. She is now able to converse readily
in our language. She is a pretty woman and
is making many friends at the capital.
The regent of Bavaria appears to be scarce
! ly less eccentric than mad King Ludwig
| himself, as has just been ordered chapel
| built on piles over the place in the lake where
| the insane and spendthrft monarch ended
| his life. Ludwig was not sovereign who
| showed any sympathy with his subjects or
any desire to better their condition. All his
| ruinous expenditures were for selfish ends,
| whether sensual or aesthetic. He was dis
| NAL failure as monarch and as man, and the
| best fate that can befall him is a complete
| oblivion.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
A CORRESPONDENT asks:

A CORRESPONDENT asks: "Has our
United States postal service ever been
.self-sustaining?" 1t has, in the years
1865, 1882 and 1888. The last annual
report of the postmaster general says;
''The fiscal year 1882 closed with cash
surplus Of about 81 ,4OO, 900, and the year
1883 increased the amount to nearly
$2,O0O,0OO With the single exception
OF the year 1865, there had been an an
nual deficiency in the revenues of the
service to meet its expenditures for
thirty years, sometimes of large, at
others Of small sums" There has been
an annual deficit since the present let
ter-rate of postage went into effect, in
1888, amounting for the last fiscal year
to "a 900 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

bowls John Sherman out, on the ground
that he is too old, and is survival OF n
by-gone generation Of politicians. The
Pacific coast papers are all striking ut
General Harrison, 'Indiana's favorite
son." because of his anti-Chincse record
in the senate. The Knoxville Journal,
prominent republican paper In Ten
nessec, aims shotlat General Hawley,
of Connecticut, because his extreme
state rights views will drive away repub-
lican support. The San Francisco Ch,on-
icle sets up William r. Coleman, but tho
Chicago Tribune knocks that candidate
out for the reason that nobody knows
William T. Coleman. All the pins
down in the republican alley, Billy
Barnum, set up in the next.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

THE more the New York state senate
committee is hauling the trust men
over the Goals, the more scarce the num-
Der of important witnesses becomes.
Trust men are fleeing from the roasting.
The sugar trust secretary since the in
vestigation began has left New York
City. The milk trust secretary and
treasurer has gone down south. The
president of the Standard Oil company
who was summoned by the committee,
became suddenly indisposed and was
obliged to run down to Florida. But a
second and more urgent call brought
Mr.. Rockefeller back to New York
where he is under cross-fire of the
committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
The Rlalr Hill in the HOuSc.

The impression conveyed by Wash
ington dispatches is that there is no
hope for the Blair educational bill in
the house of representatives. Its author,
who seems to rest all his hopes of i'm
mortality, historically at least, on the
success of his pet scheme, is said to be
making life almost unbearable for many
members of the house in urging upon
their attention the virtues of the meas
ure as he sees them, but so far as can be
observed without making any headway
in increasing the number of it's sup
porters. On the contrary, it is said that
the bill has lost friends in the house
within the last two or three weeks.
The decrease in the number of its
supporters in the senate has naturally
had an effect upon members Of the
house, besides which it is of common
knowledge that some OF those who voted
for the bill in the senate did so to COM
ply with instructions or to maintain q
consistent record.
The committee on education has not
yet done anything to Indicate what the
vote on the bill would be in committee,
but there is reason to believe it would
not be favorable. The chairman, Mr..
Chandler, of Georgia, was an advocate
of the bill in the last congress, but he is
reported to have changed his views and
is now counted as an opponent of the
measure. 1t is also claimed that
eight members of the commit
tee are opposed to the scheme, and if
this be so there is no danger of it's being
reported, either favorably or unfav ora
bly,, to the house. But should this not
be the case and the bill is reported
from the committee favorably, there ap-
pears to be no doubt that its opponents
have the necessary strength to prevent
any action. SO there appears to be
hardly possibility of this objectiona-
BILE measure getting through the pres
ent congress.
Still it will be wise not to abate the
public opposition TO the bill, but to
maintain the fight against it with un-
diminished vigor until the last hope is
| known to have vanished. It's failure in
| she present congress will be its death
blow
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
I'M which may God de-
Lead and Iron workers Harmonious

Last evening, agreeably to the notices pub
lished there was meeting of the conference
committee of the master plumbers, steam and
gas filters association, as also the journey
men of those trades. The masters were rep
resented by NJ. A. Fill, George Woods and
Theodore Henck, who appeared for the
house of John Roe. The journeymen sent
the following representatives: M. j. Con-
way, president of the journeymen's. union,
WIN. Brown, William Thompson and Peter
Heller. The question Of the number of ap-
prentices TO be employed was discussed and
the feeling seemed TO be unanimous in
favor OF about one apprentice to
four journeymen On the question OF
wages for iourneymen, the figures sought
were those which have Overwhelmingly,
So 50 and "a for plumbers and $3.50 for gas
and steam filters. This question, however,
was not determined upon and probably will
not be until the meeting,,of the MasterPlumb-
ers' association next Wednesday afternoon.
Both masters and journeyrnen seem TO be Of
the same mind on the rate TO be paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
Gr0nt in Peace.

Thiswork takes up General Grants
career at the point where it was left Off
in his own memoirs, as well as in Cen
eral Badeau's Military History-that is,
at the close of the war, and the surren-
der of Lee.
General Badeau, we'll known as mill
tary secretary, aide-de-camp and the
close and confidential friend of the
hero for twenty years, has all those
qualifications that eminently fit him to
write this book. He brings to the work
literary cultivation of high order; a
style animated, picturesque and elO-
auent; enthusiasm for his subject; and
he enjoys facilities for its execution un-
surpassed by any man in the country.
His long acquaintance with General
Grant, his intimate relations with the
personal and political friends of Grant,
his careful and comprehensive study of
all questions relating to our country,
and the prominent official positions he
so honorably filed, all point him out as
the best man to write the civil life of
our best general.
The subjects include General Grants
relation with the most prominent peo-
pie of the time, and will reveal many
secret circumstances, political and per-
sonal, not hitherto made known. Orig
illul lcbtcIS, HOt pISNiouSly puDliSIcu,
are added from General Grant and
other persons of historical consequence,
as well as other interesting documents,
some in fac simile.
The contents comprise, among others,
chapters on the following themes: Re
lations of General Grant with Presi-
dent Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln, General
Robert + Lee, Vice President Stephens
of the Southern confederacy, Edwin M.
Stanton, Charles Sumner, Andrew
johnson, William II. Seward, Hamilton
Fish, Arthur Gladstone, and other
eminent civilians, and General Sher-
idan, Hancock, Rawlins and Logan,
among the soldiers; as we'll as such
subjects as: The Treaty Of Washington
The French in Mexico, Grant and the
South After the War, Reconstruction
The Impeachment Of johnson, The
Third Term, Grant at Windsor, Grant
on the Continent Of Europe, Grant in
his Friendships, Grant in his Family
Life at the White House, Grant in So
ciety, Grants Relations with the
Author, Grant in Literature, Grant in
Business, Last Days OF General Grant.
The matter in General Badeau's IS hands
is specially valuable in its relation to
what was always the least understood
thing about General Grant, viz, the
real nature of the man who stood be-
hind that seemingly impenetrable mask
General Badeau studied his great chiefs
personality, and not only did his posi-
tiOn as secretary. open to him many
matters unknown to the world at large,
but the clOseness Of his comPani0nship
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON of IL

COMMISSIONER ANDERSON of the
Pacific railroad investigating commit
tee is blunt man. He told the house
committee that he did not think con-
gress could afford to go before the cOun-
try with two bills, one saying to the
Union Pacific, "Your management Of
recent years has been everything to be
desired, and we will make an extension
on per cent basis" and one saying
to the Central Pacific, "You unmiti-
gated set of scoundrels, you have robbed
from the first day to the last, and you
have your hands to-day where they
should not be; but we will settle with
you on 2 per cent basis" The only
trouble with Commissioner Anderson is
that he is more partial to the railroads
than he is to their patrons and creditors.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

for many years with General Grant one
abled him to see further into the lat.
eral Grant WAS aware OF General Bas
deau's intention TO give these memoirs
to the world, approved his purpose, and
assisted his preparations. They will
prove to be delightful and important
contribution to the records OF the illus
trious man whom they commemorate.
The work is profusely illustrated by
elegant engravings representing histor.
ical scenes, all prepared with the greats
eft care. 1t Is work OF rare interest
and Importance, and is sold only by sub.
scription.
+. G. Parkinson, Seward, Neb., Is the
general agent for Nebraska,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

BUILDING INSPECTOR WHITLOCK is
as full OF conceit as an egg is OF meat.
Because he has been building inspector
in Omaha for eighteen months he sets
himself up as an expert in building, and
has the sublime gall to place his own
opinion as to the safety of the city hall
building against that Of every expert
enced architect and builder that has
ever taken the trouble to look at the
Myers plans or examine the structure
and the walls OF the adjoining BEE
building. Mr.. Whiuock is n carpenter
by trade. He has never constructed or
supervised fre-proof building and is
no more competent to calculate the
Sressure of n stone wall with iron grid
ers than he is to compute the distance
from the earth to the sun. But for all
that Whitlock stood up before court to
contradict the city engineer and all the
experts. He had read some primer on
architecture and joined together few
frame houses, therefore he knows more
than anybody else what would aud
what would not he safe in public
building. ". -. =, :.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
The Hardest Lot.

JONN " INC INUTWICH.
To look upon the face of dead friend
Is hard, but tits not more than we can bear,
If, haply, we can see peace written there
Peace after pain, and welcome so the end
Whate'er the past, whatever death may send,
Yea, that face gracious smile may wear,
If love till death was perfect, sweet and
fair; Ma
But there is woe, from which may God de-
fend, - i
To look upon our friendship lying dead,
While we live on, and eat and drink, and
sleep Ns
Mere bodies, from whicf all the soul has
fled
And that dead thing year after year to keep
Locked in cold silence in its dreamless
bed at7
There must be hell while there is such a
deep. II =
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
The uBee" Fund.
Eastern Friends.
LoIE ROYCE FUND,

Hon. James II. Kenney, mayor Of the city
of Reading, Pa, has sent the BEE sll5.s6
the contribution of the good people Of Read
ing and was collected by Miss Ella Burk-
holder of that city. The kind interest Miss
Burkholder has manifested in this worthy
cause will be thoroughly appreciated by the
people of Nebraska and by none more than
the brave beneficiary. The generosity of the
citizens of the prosperous Pennsylvania city
is deserving of special mention and to these
and the energetic young lady the BEE ten
ders the thanks of oMiss Royce's Nebraska
friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

WHEN the city hall location was up
for ratification only 2S0 votes were cast
against it at a general election, at which
over five Thousand votes were polled In
this city. Those 23O votes represented
the full strength OF the Jefferson square
boomers. That was fair test Of public
sentiment three years ago. If an cleo
tion was called tomorrow, the propor-
tion of people who support the council
tobbers would be about the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
New York Friends.


NORWICH, N. Y, Feb. 22.-To the Editor
of the BEE: In common with thousands of
others have been interested in the accounts
of the heroic actions of the Nebraska young
women who suffered SO much to save the
children in their schools, when the terrible
snow storm came on them from the frigid
northwest. Glad you have started the ball
to raise money for them. Enclosed find my
mite for the cause.
Tread the account in the BEE to a neigh
Dor of mine, Miss NJ l.. Wagner, who for
over fifty years has been a teacher of paint
ing, and who with her brother, Daniel Wag-
ner, Just deceased, at the age of eighty-six.
in Albany Washir gton and Boston painted
the portraits of Webster Van Buren, Fill
more and scores of congressman and public
men in active life forty or fifty years ago.
Knowing she had little money, but quite
house full of pictures, | asked her how she
would like to send picture to the Omaha
BEE, to be sold for the benefit of the teach
ers. She at once replied: II should be de-
lighted to do so, and am very glad you spoke
of it," She then selected the one send you,
a western scene, she sketched when out
there. Head of Lake De Neview,"
near Fond Du Lac, Wis. Messrs.
Whitcomb and Dunham, kindly consented
to frame it, George Aldrich to make the ship
ping box and the National express company
to transport it tree TO Omaha
Please take such measures as you deem
best 10 exhibit the same and sell for the most
money possible, the proceeds to be divided as
you may think best in view of the necessities
of tho teachers and the amounts already con-
tributed.
Such thoughtful provision for their pupils,
such selfdenying love and heroic effort to
save their children, call forth our heartfelt
thanks; and our commentators should be
manifested by something more tangible than
mere words.
rejoice that your call has been so literally
responded to. l shall ever feel an interest in
anything relating to Nebraska, formerly for
so many years my home.
WILLIAM T.. PEABODY,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
GENERAL HARRISON of Indiana al

GENERAL HARRISON of Indiana al
ready finds his presidential aspirations
confronted by n vigorous opposition
from the Pacific coast, on account of his
position when in the senate on the Chi
nese question. The general is found to
have been consistent opponent of the
Chinese restriction bill, and with this
record it can be assumed with reasona-
BILE certainty that he will get no support
from the Pacific coast delegates and
may count upon their most earnest and
active hostility. If this consideration,
however, is to play any considerable
part in determining the availability of
candidates there are several hopeful
gentlemen besides General Harrison
who will have to encounter it.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
A Universal Complaint.

81. fuW f-WUttF fTtSS
Boston business men are making great
row over the inadequate service between the
Hub and New York, and Postmaster General
Dickinson Is being flooded with protests and
petitions. The Boston men, without re-
gard to party, have told Mr.. Dickinson that
the way the governments mail business is
being transacted in that part of the country
is an outrage, and they want him to do
something.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29
An Anneal for Aid.

Bliss Ncb., Feb. 222-To the Editor of the
BEE: Since Miss Eta Shattuck was first
found in her deplorable condition the hearts
of sympathetic people have gone out to the
sufferers of that remarkable storm. rhous-
ands of dollars were contributed to her re-
lief But nasmuch as Miss Shattuck is not
now an object of charity would it not be
wise to transfer some of the fund now being
sent in, to some worthy person who was
sufferer of that same storm! We have in
Wheeler county a family left fatherless by
that blizzard. They are in absolute destitu-
tOn.
Edward Harkins, on the evening of the
10Th of January started from his house to
his stable for the purpose of getting hay with
which to make fire Cthey burned
hay for fueD. He was lost and
drifted about three miles from his home,
where his body was found two weeks after
ward.
He was a soldier and drew small pen
sion for disability incurred while in line of
duty. This, as his widow has been in
formed by the department, will be stopped.
She will be entitled to nothing from the gov
ernment
As said before tho family are destitute
and are depending upon the charity of the
neighbors for support. l am proud to say
that through my efforts about so were
raised for Miss Shattuck in O'Nelll, and as
one instrumental in raising the Shattuck
fund would like to see portion of the
fund transferred to the Harkins fund.
We invite the most rigid inspection in this
matter, and believe that no more worthy OBJ
ject could be found in the state
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-29

IN the interest Of all concerned, it is
to be hoped that the threatened brick
layers strike will not materialize. A
strike among the builders at the outset
OF the spring season would be very un-
Fortunate