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Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
MerItorIOls Emulation.

There is being held at Piedmont,
Georgia, a Chautauqua, which, as we
learn from the Atlanta Constitution, is
an experiment in that section. A Pc
rusal of the programme of the weeks
exercises shows that it was arranged by
persons well informed as to what was
required, and we have no doubt the eX
pertinent will be found so popular that
these asscmblages will be held annu-
ally hereafter in Georgia, and doubt
less find adoption in other southern
states, until they shall have become as
general in that section as they are in
the north.
The projectors of the Piedmont Chau-
tauqua-among whom, by the way,
Editor Grady is prominent-are to be
heartily commended for their effort to
emulate the north in this we'll approved
method of extending intelligence and
popularizing culture. Fortunately they
need not be harrassed by any question
as to results, if their people are capable
of being impressed by this means of OBJ
tanning at once knowledge and enjoy
ment, for experience has abundantly
proved that the Chautauqua is one of
the most successful Of agencies in both
these respects. AS an educational,
moral and social influence its usefulness
has been most satisfactorily demon
strated, and for this reason its start in
the south is matter Of general inter-
est, and its growth there some
thing to be hoped for by all who
desise to see intellectual pro-
gress in that section. The beginning
made is not only indicative of a desire
to improve, but it gives assurance that
if the effort is persevered in there will
be Improvement. The time will then
certainly come when the Colquitts of the
south will not dare to proclaim that no
| man who does not hold political views
agreeable to them shall speak to their
people. a few years of properly con-
Quoted Chautauquas in the south would
send such narrow and illiberal men into
| obscurity and bring TO the front others
who are willing that the people should
| hear all sides of every question in
which they are interested The Pied
mont Chautauqua is welcome sign of
progressive tendency that merits en-
| couragement.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

shall prove to be the correct view there
is excellent promise that both the dem
ocratic presidential and gubernatorial
tickets in New York will be defeated.
1t is obvious that Cleveland and Hill
cannot pull together. Any combina-
ton between them is certain to drive
off voters from both. This is what is
distracting democratic councils in New
York at this time, justifying the state
ment of Mr.. Dana that the party is
considerably broken up"
Meanwhile the republican organiza-
tion is harmonious and enthusiastic all
along the line, and is reported to be
gaining recruits steadily. The political
situation in New ork shows no feature
that is not reassuring to republicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
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considerably Broken I'm.

Mr.. Charles A. Dana, editor of the
New York Sun, came west to address
the editorial association of Wisconsin,
which duty he performed most satisfac-
torily, though what he said has an in
terest only for journalists. He found
opportunity in Chicago, however, to
drop some observations regarding the
political situation and outlook, particu-
larly with reference to New York, which
have general interest.
Mr.. Dana occupies somewhat pecu-
liar position. 1t would be very difficult
TO exactly define his political status.
He is some sort OF a democrat, but the
variety is not known to exist out
side the Sm office. Nevertheless,
he is confessedly one Of the abest
editors in the. country, and man OF
such extended political experience that
his opinions are OF Importance and
value.
What Mr.. Dana says of the situation
| in Now York is reassuring to repub-
licans. He states that the dem ocratic
party in that state Is considerably
broken up, and he does not think it by
any means certain that Mr.. Cleveland
will carry New York. He thinks the
mugwump vote will not all go to the
democratic candidate, though doubtless
a majority OF it will. He believes Hill
to be stronger than Cleveland with the
masses OF the Empire state democracy,
and that he will certainly be
/ renOminAted yhpther mr. not
Cleveland deslres it,. If this
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

AN AMERICAN can hardly put his
foot on English soil without imme-
diately being put under police espion-
age. The recent case of Mr.. O'Connell,
the clerk of the New York court Of com
mon pleas, who has complained to the
United States consul at Queenstown, is
only one of a score of such cases. 1t is
said that the police of London have
been ordered to keep a strict watch
upon the movements OF all Americans.
This would imply that the English
authorities consider every American
who comes to their shores as n danger
Gus character, and IL man who bears an
Irish name is at once set down as n
dynamiter and fire eater. Aside from
the annoyance of such unwarranted sur
veillance. it is "A breach of international
rights, and our government should take
steps to protect American citizens
abroad from this insult.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
LOVED HER GYPSY ABUCToRs.
A Girl Unwillingly Returns to Parents
Five Years After Being Stolen.

Chicago Tribune: Five years ago the
people Of DahlOnga were much excited
over the sudden disappearance OF the
seven -ycar-old daughter OF l.. T. Givens,
"a farmer of that section, search was
made for her, but in vain. The SUPPOSE
tion was that she was stolen by band
of gvpsies who were encamped near the
residence Of Givens, and to whom the
child became much attached. AS years
passed the memory Of the lost girl died
out; until revived IA few days since,
when u band of Indians pitched their
tents near the residence OF DR.. Mowers,
physician living in mountainous
region in Wayne county, North Caro-
lima. Among the band DR.. Mowers saw
girl Of rare beauty, with fair com
pleXion and auburn hair. He at once
became convinced that the girl had
been stolen and determined to investi-
gate the mystery. He accordingly had hls
daughters enticc the girl to his house,
where he questioned her, and she said
she had been stolen, but she loved the
gypsy band, VINO were kind to her, and
had no desire to leave them. She SAID
he name was Zeidita, or "Silver
Queen DR.. Mowers detained the girl
at his house and sought the leader OF
the tribe. He threatened him and his
band with imprisonment for life IL he
refused TO give the history OF the stolen
girl, so that she could be restored TO her
parents. Finally, after long consulta-
tion with his people, he gave the par
ticulars regarding the abuction OF the
child, and with the widest cries and
moans for the loss Of ''SIlver Queen"
as they called hor, they went their way
through the mountains OF western
North Carolina. Two days ago the
child was restored TO her parents after
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

TOBIAS, about ten miles from each. Manager
Oakes, OF the Northern Pacific, says the ked
seven miles. The Northern Pacific branch
into Grand Forks last fiscal year, paid ex-
penses the interest on the investment aud
passed $500, 900 TO surplus.
The Sioux Falls system of sewerage seems
to be defective and the people boast that
there is a stink loose in that city that can
compete with and down any smell In the ter
ritory.
Two prominent Sioux Falls butchers came
near meeting a la 3oulanger- Floquct at u
dance the other night Friends intcrfored,
and though neither was stabbed in the neck,
both We're full to the neck.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
Pauper Immigration.

IWTTTUHV UTfUIWIOTT.
The dangerous feature of our increasing
immigration is tnattit is coming more and
more from the destitute and dependent
rather than from the enterprising and self
supporting classes. 1t is so in Italy. It's in
creasing migration comes from the poorer
regions Of the south of Italy. These Italians
wish to stay here until they can save 5000 or
or 800 each, and then go home again. They
live on stale bread, stale fruit and stale beer.
Mr.. Coxs protest against this stream of un-
welcome, because cheap, degraded and inefi-
cient labor, is supported by facts. England
pays pauper's passage, gives him SUIT of
clothes and some pocket money and sends
him TO Canada.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
A Crop of White Huckleberries.

Blooming Grove pa Special Chi
cago News: A very curious fruit crop
was gathered in Pike county. There is
but one other spot in the country where
a similar crop grows. The fruit is white
huckleberries. Whether it is species
by itself or simply a freak OF nature,
the bushes that bear these berries have
blossomed and ripened their fruit
longer than anyone now living in the
county can remember. The berries are
about the size of wild cherry and are
creamy white. They are very sweet.
The bushes yielded this year about
twelve bushels, but they have produced
as many as twenty bushels in II season.
They are usually purchased by Phila-
delphia fruit dealer at 81 bushel. 1t is
said that he realizes handsomely on his
purchase, as he obtains very fancy
price for the rare berries. This white
huckleberry crop is monopolized by a
man named Holiday, who owns the plan
tation on which they grow. The only
other white huckleberry district known
is in Sussex county, New Jersey, on a
farm owned by Nj. 9. Everett, president
of the Port Jeryis First National bank.
This field is not as large as the Pike
county district, as it rarely yields more
than d bushel Of berries
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
The Sioux Indians are said to have

The Sioux Indians are said to have
turned their faces against the COM
missioners and absolutely refused to
read the circular printed in the Sioux
language. We are not in the least sur
prised at this. Such big Injuns as
Mad Bear, Swell Head, Go-to-Grass and
Gall are not in the habit of wearing out
their Eyeglasses in reading printed
circulars in the vulgar Sioux vcrnacu-
lar. If the circulars had been printed
in Sanscrit or Arabic they might have
received respectful consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
A CONSTABLE FINED.
An Attachment Trouble Aired in the
Police Court.

An Attachment Trouble Aired In the
Police Court.
Joe Zimmerman and Constable ID. u.
O'Connell had an airing yesterday afternoon
in the police court of their diticulty on the
writ of execution against j. N. Zimmerman,
whom he wished to close up. He appointed
Joe Zimmerman as one of the appraisers Of
the property, but that gentleman refused to
serve and attempted TO drive the constable
off the premises. The two clinched and
some blows passed between them. O'COn-
nell then arrested Zimmerman for resisting
an officer and dragged him to his buggy. The
Iimmermans tell decidedly different story.
They claim that O'Connell went far beyond
all privileges granted an officer; that he pre-
tended to have an execution empowering him
to take away their house and lot; that he
commenced to nail on the wall his writ of at
tachment for their goods and imposed upon
their ignorance of the English language by
telling them it was a notice OF the SAFE OF
their house and lot. That no also demanded
their deed for that property. Joe SAID that
he did not believe the paper OConncll pre-
sented him and asked him to sign was doc
ument making him appraiser, but was instead
a prnmSSOry note making him security Tor
his brother. Because he would not sign this
he was assaulted by the officer. IL was also
asserted that none of the property of j. n.
Zimmerman could be taken from him by
attachment, as he had less than was allowed
him by law. This conflicting testimony was
submitted to jury and they declared Zim-
norman innocent and O'Connell guilty OF
assault and battery. The judge fined the
constable $2j and costs. An appeal was
taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

CLAUS SPRECKLEs, the California
sugar king, has been making the east
ern sugar trust nervous ever since he
determined to build a refinery in Phila-
deiphia. Now that he has sold 5000
barrels OF sugar on the Chicago market
at one-eighth of cent pound less
than the trust quotations, shipping
it from San Francisco, the eastern men
are furious. Between the trust and
Spreckles lively war is anticipated
unless one is swallowed by the other.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

SECRETARY BAYARD. who was in the
senate with General Harrison, is re-
ported to have said that the democrats
have nothing to gain by attacking the
republican candidate on the Chinese
record. One of the doughtiest organs
of democracy in the country is the Bos-
ton Globe, and writer in the editorial
columns of that paper said in Il recent
ISSUE General Harrison s record on
the Chinese question is all right. 1t is
the record Of an honest, intelligent,
patriotic man, not afraid to follow his
convictions and not impervious to new
light" Testimony of this sort may not
weigh with the drivelers of the
democratic press and the small
bore politicians who are incapa-
BILE of any more elevated method
of warfare than appeals to the preju-
dices of the masses, but it will be ac-
cepted US sufficient by the more intel
ligent and reputable class of demo-
Gratis. So far as republicans are con-
cerned, they can welcome the closest
scrutiny of General Harrison S record
confident that the result must be to his
advantage, but the democratic anxiety
to make it an issue is rapidly abating,
and before the campaign is half over
there is no subject hateful to democracy
which that party will more carefully
avoid.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
Thn pinkertOn'S.
philndelnIlin Rccnrd.

INNddHNHu ic'OTu.
In the process of sitting Pinkerton de-
tectives from simon-pure conspirators during
the proceedings in the dynamite cases at
Chicago the defendants have been gradually
reduced in number until now there remains
but Il moiety of those at first placed under ar
rest. The suggestion which has been made
in brotherhood circles that even Chairman
Hogc of the grievance committee may be an
employe of the Pinkcrton agency illustrates
the pervasiveness Of corrupting influences
and the atmosphere of suspicion that en-
velops the principal actors IN this curious
comedy. Such detection of detectives has
never been known before even in sensational
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
LIVELY times are expected AT the

LIVELY times are expected at the
national convention of colored men
about to meet at Indianapolis. An at
tempt will be made by Trotter, the
register Of deeds at Washington, Tay-
lor, the ex-minister to Siberia, and
other colored men who have drawn pap
from the democratic administration TO
throw the convention into an endorse
mont Of Cleveland. The maiority of the
delegates, however, refuse TO become
the catspaws of these paD-eating politi-
clans. They arc we'll aware that the
rank and file win never train with the
democratic party, and that an endorse
mept OF Cleveland will be repudiated.
The proceedings Of the convention will
be watched with great interest not only
blythe colored voters, but by the two
parties.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
"a RED-HEADED ROOSTER"
Colorado Belford Reinforced by an
Omaha "BarOn."

'Baron" Nelken is now in Denver, but he
formerly lived in Omaha. His creditors
still remain here and regret that he is not
within their reach. Nelken was small,
heavy-set, auburn haired gentleman. He
had the affected airs and graces of a CONT.
mental traveller. These he picked up in pilot
ing tourists. II used them in this country
to impress the uninitiated with the alleged
fact of his nobility. He sold brunswick
bonds" the polite name for foreign lottery
tickets. Every other purchaser was sure to
win prize. There were many purchasers,
but very few prizes. Finally disgusted
investor charged him with selling lottery
tickets and the Baron was jailed. He was
never prosecuted He wrggled out
of the meshes of the law. He
still smoked cigars through his
meerschaum holder and clung to his paste
diamond horseshoe with the tenaclty OF a
tarantula. Later he opened with certain
backing the Omaha cafe, IN the place sun
known as the Casino. 1T was TO be ala
Francalse, and it was. Although Pole,
while entertaining his guests at the cafe, the
baron was Frenchman. So were his
guests. They gave their orders in French,
they ate like Frenchmen, but they didn't pay
like Frenchmeu. They drew the line there,
and the Cafe Franchise closed. Everything
in it in the way of liquors and furnishing
was bought on time, but they are expected
to be paid for in eternity. Isaac Brown
sold him furniture for $3.50. Brown still
lamcnts his confidence to the amount of sS2,40
The Omaha Carpet company knows the
"Baron" for sl35, Mr., Winship for $50, while
a host of creditors still think of him in agony
to the extent of several hundreds OF dollars.
The Baron" had ceased to like Omaha and
had journeyed to Denver. Before going he
gave mortgage to a lawyer in this city for
$500. The lawyer holds the goods. The
creditors can't reach them 1t is said that
the lawyer gave at most for the mortgage
about $50. The Baron is invited to return,
ii only for "a day. His genial presence is
missed. His friends are lonely, especially
those who knew him best.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

NOBODY has ever heard of the city
suing on the bond OF contractor for
public works, no matter how many
times he may violate the conditions of
the contract, or how inferior the mate
rial and work. The whole system of
Contract-letting and method of super
vision of public works Is unbusiness-
like and recklessly extravagant.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

THE Iowa university investigation has
after declaring the charges OF financial
mismanagement against certain mem
bers OF the faculty unfounded, left for
home, and calm once more reigns over
the troubled waters.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

MCGARIGLE, the Chicago boodler, is
now engaged in the sulphur bath busi-
ness in Canadian sanitorium. Ever
since he escaped the penitentiary by
the bath room route, he pins his faith
on bath tubs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

THE chairman of the republi-
can county committee, Mr.. John
Rush, has, upon urgent request OF
number of its members, issued call for
n aspecial meeting for next Saturday. 1t
is expected that the committee will re-
scind its order for the snap-judgment
primary and extend the time at least
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
An Eminentiy Proper Selection.
Hdrttopd Coltrdnt.

It is entirely in accordance with the fitness
of things that the great Nickel-Plate tinap-
cier, Mr.. Brice tor Bryce of Ohio, should
be called in to help run the second-term
canvass Of Mr.. Grover Cleveland Such a
campaign manager goes well with nickel
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

LATEST dispatches from the Sioux
commission indicate that their mission
is liable to terminate very much as that
of Hoge and Murphy in their confer
ences with the striking Burlington en-
oinaarS
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

THE council still keeps on ordering
more water hydrants, but they don't
inquire whether the means are on hand
TO meet the expense incurred for hy-
drant rental.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
No Egg Throwing In Indiana.
patshvg c5mmcrctal Gazette.

PUiS6iuV comnercim 6dzeUe.,
The other day an Indiana Judge decided
that man who was being rotten-egged was
justified in shooting TO kill. On the eve of
fiery, untamod, screeching political cam
paign this is worth knowing to the people
who are disposed to throw rotten eggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

YOUNG MIR. Villas, the son of Secre-
tary Villas, has secured a fat place in
the geological survey office. Is this a
sample of the cabinets civil service re-
form methods?
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
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Iowa.


George Smith, a ten.year-old lad, was
drowned at Davenport Monday.
The total output of coal from the Iowa
mines for 1857 was 1861, 100 tons.
Only two counties in the state, Clay and
Sac report any hog cholera at the present
time.
julius Wilnetz, a farmer living near
Davenport endcavored to rescue his hltle
daughter, who had been knocked into the
river and was drowned. The little girl was
saved by nelghbor.
1t is alleged that lightning has struck in
the same Identical spot in Alden three times
within the past five years, thus knocking
silly the old saying that lightning never
strikes twice in the same place.
Bishop Perry, of Iowa, has received the
degree of ''D. ID. OXOn," from the university
of Oxford England. The only other living
American who has received like distinc-
ton is the Rev. Philip Brooks, of Boston
Mrs. Kassinger, aged seventy-seven years,
who has been an inmate of st. Francis hos
pital at Burlington for some time, inmped
from a secoud-story window Sunday after
noon and broke both legs. She is insane.
The little daughter of Chris Miller, of
Sweetland township, Muscatiue county, was
caught in a, mower which 1 her 1ather was t.'
driving last Thursd lay anu badly mangled by
the sickle The father was so grieved by
the accident that he attempted suicide.
Rebecca Greenwald. young lady living at
Des Mones, was to have been married on
the 29th of this month to Mr.. H. Rosack.
One day they fell into an argument about
politics, and the young lady's father, who is
republican, declared that the marriage GER
emony should not take place unless his dem
ocratc prospective sonin-law should repent
The democrat came out ahead, for last Fri
day he went TO Chicago with Miss Green
wald and they were married. They are now
receiving the congratulations of their friends
The employees of one of the prominent
monetary institutions of Des Moines have hit
upon novel scheme TO assist in curing the
tobacco habit They found each used on an
average 10 cents day, or more, for tobacco,
so box was procured with slot in the lid
| and lock TO the same and the key entrusted
| to a non-tabacco user eiaptUye. Each former
| user of the weed drops 10 cents each day
| into the box At the end of six months the
| custodian of the box is to open it and divide
| the contents thereof among those who have
| faithfully abstained for the full six months
| from the use of the weed. Those who fall
| from grace get nothing, but lose all they
havn
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

.l l H. LAnl

THE council and the board are play
ing battledore and shuttle-cock with
the Regan Bros. BY the time that firm
gets to paving, if it ever will, its con-
Daipn hat
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

REPORTS come from Colorado that it
is harvesting the richest crop ever
gathered in that state. In this respect
Colorado follows Nebraska's banner.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

BRIDGES will soon be as numerous
across the Missouri between Nebraska
City and Ponca as they ure across the
Big and Little Pappio in this county
adjacent to farms of ex-county commits
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26
Their Appomatox. A

The enemies of the Mills bill have had
their Bull Run. They will have their Ap-
pomattox as soon as that measure is tackled
by the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-26

SINCE Nebraska hog brings So. 10 in
the Omaha markets, he puts an extra
curl into his tail.