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Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
GOING HOME TO DIE.
Has the Corean Minister Incurred
ImncciaI

The arrival of the Corean minister in this
city, as recorded in TIE BEL of Thursday,
was unexpected. 1t had not been announced,
and was so devoid of the ceremony which
generally attends such events as to attract
general attention. This fact was the more
noticeable because of the lack of spirit which
the minister displayed. His stolidity was
most remarkable, even when his lack of
knowledge of the English language, and the
retiring disposition which such dIgnitaries
are wont to affect, are taken into considera-
ton. There was but one of the party who
could speak English, and he spoke it so I'M
perfectly that but little could be CLEANED
from him with hours of effort. II was pa
tent, however, that there was something
wrong. The minister appeared troubled,
and by means of signs, grimaces and move
ments Of the body, conveyed this mforma.
ton to Manager Mcdonald, OF the Mslllard
hotel. The latter sought to ascertain the seat
of the ailment by pointing to certain parts of
the body, the functions Of which might have
beenimpaired, but without success 10 all his
indications, heart, lungs, stomach, head
limbs, the ministerial head shook a negative
and the eyes rolled in sympathy. In the al
most hopeless attempt to tell what allied him,
the Corean finally struggled and pronounced
the word "lnsomnitIOn," Immediately the
grasping mind of Mr.. Mcdonald, in the i'm
perlal visitor, saw a man who could not
sleep o%'nights' one who w Ga1
should not that something be the
dreadEof approaching death. The Corean
was an unsuccessful minister. He had failed
in preventing the passage Of the Chinese re-
~strlction bill, He was recalled. The Chi
nese did not send ministers here to attempt
something. They sent them here to do them.
This man had not done as it was desired he
should nave done. lie was summoned home.
When he arrived he would receive a small
yellow card, on which there would be
scrawled a few hieroglyphics. 1t would be
hari-kari with him.. He would retire, and
then-it would be all over.
At this point of his analysis and eXplana-
ton, MIR, Mcdonald drew his foreinger
across his abdomen, showing how PAX
Chung Yang would draw a dagger across
his, and thus end his celestial and terrestrial
existence. "There is a minister over him."
said the manager, land when lie wills il, ten
heads drop off at one blow. Ughp'
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

tiou OF the sturdy character OF General
Palmer, who in all circumstances has
shown the courage of his convictions,
will regret his action in this matter.
1t exhibits a weakness that was not ex-
pccted of him, and it necessarily casts
an imputation upon the Grand Army
which doubtless the order does not
deserve, and which as an old soldier
General Palmer should not have made.
He should have remembered that
his opponent was also a soldier
entitled to as much consideration as he
on that ground, while having all the
advantage belonging to his political
leadership, and this year it was a very
great advantage not alone with the SOL
diers. But they were vitality concerned
in indicating a principle which Cen
eral Palmcr's party is hostile to, and
whatever admiration the old soldiers
may have for him personally they could
not in Justice to themselves, when cast
ing their votes, separate him from his
party. General Palmer's splenetic ac-
ton is not c~rcditable to the judgment
of his declining years.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

TIE republicans of the Ninth ward
ance of Candidates. At last accounts,
however, a dark horse has been agreed
upon in the person of Mr.. Edgar p.
Davis, the senior partner OF the firm of
Davis & Cowgirl, machinists. Mr.. Davis
has lived in the city many years and is
known to be generally acceptable to the
property owners in the Ninth ward. He
is energetic, intelligent and wide
awake to the wants of this city and will,
in our opinion, make an efficient mem
Der of the council.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
THE CITY HALL LOCATION.
What Mayor Broatch Thinks OF Has
calls Relocating Ordinance,

The Hascall ordinance, providing for the
submission TO the people Of the question OF
relocating the city hall, either on the present
site or in jefferson square, was handed to the
mayor Thursday, His honor went to Nor
folk in the morning and had not had time to
examine 1t before his departure.
Yesterday morning he was questioned as TO
what lie proposed to do with it.
II do not know said he, "uutil | consult
the city attorney. III he says it's all right, |
shall sign it, If he doesn't say it is all right,
! shall veto it. / think 1t is not valid. Section
G6 requires that the notice of election on the
question shall be given twenty days in ad.
vance. Such a notice caunOt now be given,
because the election takes place on the 4th of
next month. The ordinance provides for
giving only ten days notice. If this may he
allowed, the notice must be given for tho
first time tomorrow. 10 morrow is the Gath.
Considering it as one day, the tenth notice
would have to appear ont Sd of December,
which would make ten days prior to election.
But, as l said before, | do not think the or
dinanCc valid
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

WHEN Councilman Lees ordinance
which simply proposed to test the sense
of the community with regard to the
city hall location, as between upper
Farnam and Jefferson square, came up
for passage last Tuesday, it was de-
feated ut the instance of jim Creighton
and Joe ltcdman. They did not want a
square issue as between the locations.
They were evidently scheming to
repeal the ordinance by which the
two hundred thousand dollars were
voted for Farnam street three years
ago. Such jugglery is in keeping with
their performances. They knew last
Tuesday, as they know now, that the
proposed three hundred thousand dollar
bonds for the city hall could not be
legally issued without a twenty-day
notice. But all these obstructionists
and wreckers want is to prevent the
building of the city hall and let the
rotten-pavement crew have all the
bonds which the city may issue in the
next few years to line their capacious
pockets. 1t is about time that the Six
teenth street property owners had their
eyes opened.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
THE CIVIL SERVICE.

The ~unfriendly attitude toward civil
service reform taken by Senator Far
well of Illinois is attracting some at
tention, and it would be entitled to more
serious consideration than it will per-
haps receive if it were not for the fact
that the senator represents the views Of
a very limited number of republicans
who have influence in their party. 1t
may readily be granted that experience
with civil service reform under the
present administration has not been of
a kind to improve the popular
impression of the reform, but the
fault has not been with the principle.
Reform in the civil service has not
gained in respect because of the false
pretenses of those whose duty 1T has
been to treat it fairly and honestly.
Great promises have not materialized
in practice. There has been a want of
integrity almost everywhere, and in
some directions a total disregard of
duty. No principle, however excellent,
could appear at its best under such cir
cumstances, and therefore many people
have, like Senator Farwell, come to
think of civil service reform as a hum
bug, to be abandoned with the least
possible delay.
But as we showed some days ago, the
republican party is responsible for the
law inaugurating this reform, and until
it has received a fairer trial than has
yet been given it the party cannot
abandon Tho rafprrp Tn npnrantinn
and in congress the representatives of
the party have insisted that the policy
should be maintained, and one of the
arguments against the democracy in
the late campaign was hat it had
failed to honestly carry out the re-
form, and as a party was not in
sympathy with it. General Harrison
has talked in very plain terms
favorable to the reform, which he
supported when in the senate, and
the republican national platform
is as explicit on this subject as upon
any other to which it refers.
1t is hardly probable, therefore, that
Senator Farwell will be able to rally in
hostility to reform in the civil service a
WY SpioiS ioiiohihS VI uliooC III III
huence and power, however great the
force he may have with him of those
who will be after the spoils. He can
not hope to have the support of the
president-elect, and undoubtedly the
party leaders very generally will be in
harmony with the views and aims on
this subject of the executive. Mean
while, it is interesting to note that
the outgoing administration promises
to do something for the extension of the
classified civil service SO as to include
the railway mail service and some
other important branches not now pro-
tected by the rules and regulations of
the civil service reform system. If this
shall be done the succeeding admins
tration will hardly venture to undo it.
We very much doubt if the spoils seek
ers will attain the comfort they are
hoping for from the next administra-
ton,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
THE NATIONAL TREASURY.

There are some instructive and sug-
gestive figures in the report OF the
treasurer of the United States, Just sub
mitted to the secretary OF the treasury.
One of the most important of these is
that the supply Of money in the country
was increased during the year that
ended June 80 considerably moro than
one hundred million dollars, OF which
eighty million in round numbers
was in the paper circulation, the volume
OF gold certificates outstanding reaching
the highest point yet noted at the end
OF any fiscal year. The coinage Of sill
vcr during the year-refercnce being
always to the governments fiscal year
exceeded the minimum required by
law, the monthly average being about
two and a half million dollars. The
silver balance was reduced nearly TO the
extent OF the amount coined. The
treasury purchased bonds during the
year TO the amount of u little over fifty
one million dollars. chiefly for the sink
ing fund, paying a net premium, cXclu-
sive of accrued interest, Of IA fraction
over eight million dollars. In this the
government effected a saving, as
the interest on these bonds if
left out until the date of maturity
would have amounted to moro
than the premium paid. The
report shows the national treasury to
be in a very healthy condition as to
assets, and while the surplus is not so
1n,rn 80 had b,,, th,,,,,n,l IL &c G,ill
at a point hat will warrant a reduction
Of revenue.
There has been some interest felt
regarding the future treasury policy
under the present administration, but
the impression now prevails in financial
circles that there is no ground for any
anxiety. The country evidently has all
the circulation required by the present
conditions of business, and there is no
reason to anticipate any action on
the part of the treasury that would
lessen the supply of money available to
the people by a withdrawal of the gov
eminent money deposited with the
banks. This is being surrendered rs
the banks find they do not need it, and
very likely before the present admins
tration goes out most of this money will
be back in the treasury. But the return
will be gradual, regulated by the banks
rather than the treasury, and will con-
s~equently not interfere with the regu-
lar and steady progress of business.
The only respect in which the treasury
could, under present conditions, in any
degree embarrass business would be in
suddenly Withdrawing the deposits with
the banks, and it could offer no suffi-
cient reason in justification of such u
course. The policy of Secretary Fair
child has on the whole been careful
and conservative, his evident aim being
to serve the general welfare to the cx-
tent of his authority us he interpreted
it. This creditable record, which can
be acknowledged without c%onceding that
his course in all things has been en-
tirely wise, he will doubtless desire to
maintain to the end of his administra-
ton of the financial department of the
government.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
EXCEEDING the LIMITATION.
Why the Relocating Ordinance Is
Illegal.

" don't think the mayor can do otherwise
than refuse to sign the relocating ordinance"
SAID a city official yesterday. "To sign it would
be a violation of the charter. But there are
other objections to the signing and that is
the risk which such an act would cause
the council to run of exceeding the statutory
limit of Indebtedness. The city debt is now
about Sl,Ii5,OOO. We shall need to
eXpend about 100000 more next
year to continue and perfect the
system of improvements which we are now
engaged upon. If to this should be added
500 900 more for a city hall, our indebted.
ness then would be 81, la, O00. The prosperity
of the city, to warrant such a debt, would
have to be assessed at over $50, 0OO,0 900, be
cause the statute provides that the indebted
ness shall not exceed 10 per cent of the as
sessed valuation. In view of the fact that
the last assessed valuation was but Sl6,557,-
900, and the tendency of everybody to do
crease the same, the next assessment will in
no way encourage the outlay referred to-"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

THE republican primaries are set for
Tuesday, November q; the democratic
primaries follow the day after. In the
meantime the various clubs and eau
cuses through the city will have held
meetings and brought forward candi-
dates for the nomination of council
men. Some of these nominations will
be acceptable. Others will be danger
Gus and of bad repute. 1t behooves our
citizens to endeavor to secure the eau
Gus nomination of reputable and trust
worthy candidates. If this can not be
done, it is the duty Of taxpayers to de-
feat at the primaries the caucus nom
inee if he be Enthusiastically, and select
a man of irreproachable character. The
battle must be fought at the primary to
insure a good candidate. No man is
bound by a caucus. This is a point to
be we'll kept in mind by our citizens. A
good, honest nomination at the primary
election is half the battle won.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

THE collapse of the State bank of
Valparaiso and the disappearance of
the president and cashier make it evil
dent that the banking laws of the state
are inadequate to protect depositors and
creditors. There are but few checks to
prevent fraud and dishonesty. The an
nual report made to the auditor of pub
lie accounts by each banking institution
of its %esource and liabilities, as re-
quired, is manifestly insufficient. There
should be thorough and frequent state
inspection of banks and such other leg
islation us is necessary to stop wildcat
banking in Nebraska. This is a deli
cate and difficult problem. But it is
one which the legislature will be called
upon to solve.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
Dakota.

There is a scarcity of domestic and farm
help at Mitchell
The Episcopalians Of Rapid City have pur-
chased Il large pipe organ for their church.
There are rumors of another large and
handsome hotel to be built at Deadwood in
the spring.
Petitions are being circulated at Brook
ingS asking the next legislature to grant
women the right of suffrage.
The Rowena Granite company has opened
up Il second quarry which has a face about
thirty feet deep Of solid jasper.
The Building and Loan association of Da-
kota has been organized at Aberdeen with
an authorized capital of $500, 600.
Ex-Delegate X. +. Pettigrew expresses the
opinion that the Sioux reservation will be
opened to settlement this winter.
People around Pine Ridge express the
hope that DR.. McGillicuddy may again be
placed in charge of the agency, under repub-
lican rule.
The Presbyterian university at Pierre is so
overrun with students that lodging room is
now at a premium, and arrangements are
now on foot for the erection of another wing
or dormitory to the college.
Charles Martell and Mrs. Sullivan, of
Grafton, were married last Monday. The
groom is twenty-four years old and the bride
has tarried on this earth for seventy-tiye
years. She gave the young man $500 and
promised to leave him her entire fortune
when she dies.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
How Roses Game to BE Red.

BU E'zdDetN BttChthDhdHl.
The day. with her creative power,
Drew from the earth a wondrous flower;
1t caught from dawn a crimson hue,
And In the dazzling sunlight grew
A red, red rose.
Born in the flush of mornings hight,
How could it know of coming night!
Behold when gloom and darkness came,
The rose in agony of pain
Turned pale and white.
The night, with her persuasive power,
Drew from the earth a wondrous flower.
1t caught a moonbcam's mellow hue,
And in the silent night time grew
A white, white rose.
Born in the cool and shadowy night,
How could it know of coming lighta
Behold2 when dawn had flushed the sky,
The rose with one cnrapturcd cry
Turned ruby red.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

THE sewer fund of Omaha is empty.
Contracts were let and work ordered
when there was no money to pay for it,
and now the city is threatened with
suits by contractors who demand pay
for work. What does this signify?
1t shows how recklessly the council con-
ducts business and how easily that body
can pile up debts with no funds to pay
for them. 1t is high time the council
was reorganized and men of business
capacity were elected to take charge of
public expenditures.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
Seventh Ward,

Thursday evening there was an adjourned
meeting of the Seventh ward republican club,
at which quite an amount Of business was
transacted. A.letter of withdrawal from candi.
dacy by w, H. Alexander, the present coun-
Gilman, and Mr.. w. H.. Eller made the fol
lowing motion, which was adopted unani-
mously: "Iha the communication of w. A.
Alexander, announcing his determination to
abide the result of the republican caucus,
held to nominate our ward councilman and
support the nominee, G. L. Chaffce, be &C
thanks be extended to Mr.. Alexander for
making the nomination of Mr., Chaffee unan-
imous.'
The best of feeling prevailed, and every
body is satisfied and enthusiastic for Mr..
Chatfcc.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

THE American Forestry congress
holds it's annual session at Atlanta, Ga,
and undoubtedly Nebraska will be
represented. Its object is to create a
public sentiment in favor of a more
rational treatment of our forest re-
sources. The deforestation which is
making sad havoc with Americas tim
Der supply will soon exhaust our forest
%esource unless checked by law and
popular sentiment. The celebration of
Arbor day now observed in nearly every
state of the union has had a beneficial
effect in encouraging the planting Of
trees. The American Forestry associa-
ton supplements Arbor day by encour-
aging the establishment of forestry So
cieties. 1t therefore commends itself to
all our people interested in preserving
and charging the existing forest areas.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
Republicans of the Ninth Ward.

We the undersigned candidates for the re-
publican nomination for alderman believe
that the best interests of the republican
party and the best interests of all parts of
the Ninth ward will be subserved by our
withdrawal in support of a new candidate
factions. Therefore, we withdraw our names
as candidates and ask our friends to vote for
Edgar =. Davis, a solid, substantial business
man, who has not been IN politics, and whose
reputation for honesty is above question.
f.. l.. BLUMER,
CHAs. T.. TAGGART,
RoBERT t.. LIvEsEY,
joins V. PATTERSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
Democratic Prim aries.

The democratic primaries will be held be-
tween the hours of . p. m. and 7 p. M. next
Wednesday at the following places:
First Ward-No. FOB South Tenth street.
Second Ward-Northwest corner Six
teenth and Williams streets.
Third Ward-No. 1904 Douglas street.
Fourth Ward-Basement of county court
house.
Fifth--Engine house, Fifteenth and lizard
streets.
Sixth Neutrality-suspicious. and Lake
streets.
Seventh Ward-Twenty sixth and Walnut
streets.
Eighth Neutrality-suspicious. and Cunning
streets.
Ninth Ward-Twenty-ninth and INarnam
streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

this section. The news of the world is
spread before Its readers, in an attrac-
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1t will present sixteen pages of choice,
original matter, the very latest old
world and domestic news, local and
society events, select and fresh miscel-
lany, and all departments will be COM
plete and interesting. THE SUNDAY
BEE is IA clean and wholesome family
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

THE extension of the Broken Bow
branch of the Burlington from Alliance
into the coal and OIL regionsof Wyoming,
a distance of some two hundred miles,
is carrying out the original purpose of
the road to secure an ~unfailing supply
of fuel. For the farmers of the sparsely
settled counties which this line
traverses, the completion of the road
will be of great value. 1t will secure
for them a cheap and an abundant sup
ply of coal which they now lack.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

THE commissioner Of agriculture,
Norman j.. Colman, takes exception
70 the statements made In the national
board of trade meeting at Chicago re-
Gently, that the monthly crop reports
are inaccurate. He claims that the ad-
vance crop reports had for forty years
been so accurate that the actual crops
had invariably verified them. 1t is
quito evident that the grain dealers,
brokers and business men generally
look through different colored spe"tacles
than those used by the com mi
agriculture. ..
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
FOURTH WARD POLITICS.
ID. II. Wheeler Unanimously Endorsed
by the Republican Club.

The members OF the Fourth Ward Htepub'
lican club held a meeting last night at the
office of Justice Anderson. Tn meeting
was called 10 order at 1880 by Hon. ID. III.
Wheeler, president Of the club, There were
possibly between fifty and sixty members
present.; amongst whom were Mayor
BroaLch, City Attorney Webster, Haney,
Crea, Leak, Houck, G, A. Gibson, q, p.
Pratt and others.
A. p, Nicholas moved; That il is the
sense of the Fourth Ward Republican club
that the Hon. ID. H. Wheeler be the candi-
date for councilman from tho Fourth ward,
and that the club will use all honorable
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
Police PiCkings.

Higgin Yates, the saloon keeper, was ar
rested yesterday for refusing to pay for the
removal of garbage, and was fined $3.50.
George IGngsanc was sentenced to one
days labor for carrying concealed weapons.
Hans Boison, a vagabond, was given tif-
teen days.
w. l.. Mardis, for using obscene language
before ladies, was fined $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24
ON THE HEALTH BOARD.
Why the superintendent of Plumbing
Should be a Member.

1t has been suggested that the superinten-
dent of plumbing should be made a member
of the board Of health, Nothing, il is claimed,
affects the general health of the people so
much as neglect of sanitary laws in plumb
ing, and il is said that, according TO the pres
ent arrangement, the superintendent OF
plumbing is han pered in his opportunities TO
DO his work as it should be done, The char
ter provides that before any new house is
occupied the board of health shall
first pass upon its sanitary
condition, plumbing, etc. Afterwards
another section was added TO the charter
providing that the superintendent of build
ings shall submit the plans Of plumbing of
new buildings to the superintendent of
plumbing before granting any permit TO
build. 1t is claimed that the superintendent
of buildings ignores this clause and never
shows the superintendent oil plumbing any of
the plans. Neither are the plans submitted
TO the board of health and If they were, as
none of the members understand plumbing,
they could not intelligcnJly pass judgment on
them. With the superintendent OF plumbing
as a member OF this board, all poorly planned
plumbing arrangements could be rejected in
advance, before the health of a family be-
came affected.
The blood is the source of health.
Keep it pure by taking Hoods Sarsapa'
Omaha daily bee., 1888-11-24

THE report Of Mr.. John Jenkins, the
state labor statistican to the Legislature
will be awaited with interest. If filed
with carefully compiled tables Of statis-
tics of the condition and relations of the
laboring classes in Nebraska, the book
will be valuable in making deductions
and comparisons.