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Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
LITERARY NOTES.

90 - 3D.
TREEs AND TREE PLANTING, by General y.
S. Brisbin, l.. 3. A., ~ mo-, cloth, ~. s2S,
New York. Harper 81 Brothers.,
General Brisbin has much TO say OF
Nebraska in this his latest and, we bo.
lieye, his best work. For many years
identified with tho interests OF a trce-
less state, he early turned his attention
to the problem of forestry and to the
study of trees and tree planting in COM
n"ection with tho needs Of tho western
pralries and plains. The result is a
book which is at once IN eloquent pro-
test against the spoliation Of our forests
and u comprehensive compendium Of
knowledge on the subject Of forestry.
General Brisbin's idea ia that both
profit and honor will result from troo
pl~anting-profit because Of the growing
scarcity of lumber, honor on account Of
the certainty of general recognition OF
the high mission of repairing tho dam.
age done to the country by the ruthless
destruction of trees. He has written
mis- work much as n would do in intro.
ducing to the public q new crop whose
successful and profitable culture had
been demonstrated by actual trial else-
where, and which was not generally cul-
tivated only because its value and tho
method Of its cultivation were not
generally known among the planters
and farmers of the country. The author
discusses freely and in n readable man
ner the uses and qualities Of the differ
ent species of forest trees which may DO
successfully cultivated, and gives the
rules for growing them very much as a
gardeners almanac would give tho
rules for growing asparagus or early
peas. Those who have givenany atten-
ton to the general subject of tree cul-
ture will rise from a perusal of General
Brisbins book prepared to admit that
IN the end its as important to plant trees
whenever there is any lack of them as
it is to plant any other crop, and that
there is no more mystery about tree
culture than there is about the culture
or cotton. The history Of Ar
Dor day is we'll told, ands
its results in Nebraska graphically
narrated. According to General Bris-
bin thirty-three millions OF trees were
set out in this state in two years, and 10
is believed hat twenty millions we're
added to the number in 1883. ''Troes
and Tree Planting" is a volume which
deserves and will secure a very gen.
eral circulation. 1t is the best, in fact
it is the only book of its class available.
Other authors have written on forestry,
have dcplored the destruction OF our
forests, and have urged measures of re-
dcmption, but none have done what
General Brisbin has accomplished, viz:
pointed out the remedy and to bring II
by simple directions within the reach
of all. The book is interesting from in
PRODUCTION to index. 1t is more than
this. 1t is Il valuable addition to a
science to which it will generally aid
in attracting attention..
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
WITHOUT A Personal FRIEND.

WITHOUT a PERSONAL FRIEND.
OF no other man in public life in the
United States could it be truthfully
said, as the New York Sm has said of
Mr.. Cleveland, that he has not one de-
voted personal friend. That journal is
credited with the following remarkable
assertion: Mr.. Cleveland lives in the
peculiar situation of rot having in all
this broad land one single devoted,
earnest, cordial, personal friend. There
is not one man who can truly and COM
~prehensively say that he likes Mr..
Cleveland" And there will be few to
question the truth OF the assertion.
What is the explanation of the
fact that a man sitting in the
highest place Of power in the
republic, with a vast patronage at his
command, and with boundless opportu-
mites to make sincere personal friends,
is thus isolated from all earnest and
hearty friendship Obviously there
must be in the character and manners
OF such a man an entire absence of those
qualities that attract, and which win
confidence and respect. His nature
must be unnaturally hard, his conduct
repellant, and he must be wholly de-
void of every kindly and gener-
Gus sentiment. This would not
be IN altogether unjust description
of Mr.. Cleveland. Whatever he
may have been Is a Buffalo lawyer
and official, among his associates of that
period, his political elevation since has
developed personal qualities which have
not drawn men to him in the relation of
sincere friends. He speedily forgot
those who had done most to secure his
elevation, while as to others he adopted
a practice of exclusiveness that kept
them alOof. He has never shown any
interest or sympathy with the society
Of which he is a part, and for a time he
was 5 o unapproachable that even the
leaders of his party in congress kept
away from him. Such courtesy as he has
been called upon to show in public has
always been formal and cold. and never
before was the white house
less attractive to the people than since
he became its occupant. A man of
strong passions and imperious will, with
unquestioning faith in himself, Mr..
Cleveland has none of the qualities that
win true personal friendship, while his
political ingratitude has been so con-
spicuous as to incur the displeasure and
resentment of all who have experienced
it, and the number is not small.
The man is not to be envied, whatever
may be his station, of whom it can be
said truthfully that he has not one sim
gle devoted, earnest, cordial, personal
friend.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
STATE AND TERRITORY.
JOttiugs.

The Odd Fellows nave recently organized
a lodge at Stockham with a good list of mem
berS.
The democratic convention held at Seward
nominated Frank Sloneckcr aud .. Il. Bern
acker for representatives.
The biggest squash yet reported comes
from Sherman county. 1t had been raised
on sod and weighed LA pounds.
The district court is in session at Schuyler,
Judge Post presiding. There are four crimi-
nal and tifty-nine civil cases TO try.
Thousands Of Kansas cattle will b. win
tered in the vicinity of Stockham, and the
farmers will have use for all their corn.
j. Nj. Grover, a farmer living near Valpa-
raise, was shot in the hip by Isaac Il. Willis,
a neighbour, caused by Growers cattle tres
passing on Willis cornfield.
T. NJ. Peterson, the Blaine county man
who shot himself at Grand Island two weeks
ago. is dead. The woman who was to have
eloped with him is still at Grand Island.
Stockham is now an Incorporated village
with the following as the village fathers
r. j. Sharp, chairman; Joseph StockhaIn, II.
Resell, w. b. Flickmeyer and Walter Scott.
The Fremont Tribune reports that a gen
tleman attempted the hazardous feat of
crossing the muddy street with his wife in
his arms the other day. Their bodies were
recovered several hours later by the liberal
use OF dynamite.
From an interior town where they have
local option comes the news that a man was
arrested and tried for selling whisky. The
jury, in sampling the stuff sold, got drunk
stated whether or not the judge partook, but
it was criminal negligence on mis- part to per
nit them to taste it. He should have only
allowed them to smell the cork.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
Iowa.

Cherokee now has q brass band Of its own.
Davenport has a either club composed of
sixteen people who play that instrument.
The movement for electric light at Allan.
tic walked up the gas company and a very
considerable reduction of prices resulted.
The printers at Burlington are arranging
for a grand Thanksgiving ball, of which the
customary typographical contest will proba-
bly, be a feature.
waukee 81 st. Paul freight train, was horribly
mangled in the yards at Perry. 1t is sup
posed that he fell Town between the cars.
Sioux City claims THAI her corn palace was
a gigantic success; that fully 10000 people
visited the town and expended, according to
the estimate OF her merchants. fully 800. 900.
The largest Individual taxpayer in Du-
buque is Bishop Hennesey, whose assess
ment amounts to S179, 800. A. A. Cooper
comes next, with an assessment of $l19, 100.
A young man of Fairfield made a par
achute a day or so ago and jumped off the
rear end of a high store building with it. 1t
was thought that if had descended about
twice as far he would have gone into the
ground clear up to his ears.
Perry Welsh, agent of John Paul's lumber
yard at Britt, has disappeared. Investigation
tries and that he has defrauded the company
out of quite a sum of money. A number of
citizens have notes against him, each having
John Paul's name forged to it.
Sneak thieves are foraging in Sioux City,
and the Journal remarks: Man born of
woman places his pants on the back of a chair
and retires to sleep. Lo and behold, the thief
cometh as gently as the autumn dew, inserts
his tishpole in the garment and hangs 1T on
the back yard fence, and man awakes In the
morning to stamp and roar ana gather chills
in his naked extremities.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
CHICAGO will know her most prom

CHICAGO will know her most promi-
nent citizen no more. Long John
Wentworth is dead. He whose stature
made him a most conspicuous figure
among men has passed away. But Chica-
go will mourn for her venerable founder
for other reasons Mr.. Wentworth was
a pioneer closely identified with the
growth and progress of Chicago. For
many years he served the interests OF
his city in many capacities. AS mayor
of Chicago he saw her develop out of
%swaddling clothes into a city of rich
promise. When he took his seat in
congress by the vote of his fellow citi-
zens, Chicago had already become one
of the leading commercial cities of the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
The Great Northwest.

The dairymen around Denver, Col, have
formed a trust.
An Episcopal church is being built at
Rock Springs, Wyo.
Sacramento, Cal, has passed AN ordinance
to suppress the low dives.
Gold gravel has been discovered in Clear
creek, near Carson City, New.
The Presbyterians are agitating the ques-
ton of building a college at Denver.
The new hotel at Anaconda, Mont, will
cost, finished and furnished, Sl25, 900.
Recent rains in all parts Of Colorado have
put the ground in excellent condition for fall
blowing.
Washington Territory has over 1000, 900
acres of wheat lands, while Oregon has
1000, 600.
Deer and bear are reported as being very
plentiful upon the Grand Mesa, north of
Delta, Col.
Monterey has a Chinese voter, named All
Tuck Lee, who intends to cast his vote for
Cleveland.
A Northern Pacific express messenger
routed two h~ighwaymen who attempted to
raid his car at Missoula, Mont.
1t is estimated that 5000 bushels of field
peas have been grown in the San Luis valley,
Colorado, the present season,
Ben Carter, the condemned Carbon county
(Wyo.) murderer, is reported to ave lost his
appetite, He will lose his breath on the 26th.
fx-LleuleHant 1OVerNOr LaupntOn, or Ne
vada, has struck it rich in Oregon, having a
half interest in a gold mine for which he mas
refused So, 600 cash. 2
John Olson, VIM. LFager and w. II. Myers,
of Placerville, Cal, have been sentenced to
be hanged NovemberB 30 for the murder of a
rancher named John lowell,
There is a scheme dn foot in Nevada to
transfer to the state be $4,000 indebtedness
Of Washoe county ind4rred in removing the
state university from3Glko to Reno.
Fannie Fisher reco3ered, by consent, in
Sacramento, CAL, Judgment of g., 800
against The Southerr4 Pacific for injuries sus-
tanned in a collision = Roseville on July 5th
last.
The mayor and boa6 Of trustees of Glen
wood Springs, Colo, ARve been arrested I'M
der a hiding OF the glhnd jury, for permit
ting the use OF the G. nd river as a dumping
ground for the city's &fuse.
Tacoma is making determined effort to
clean out its low char cters. The grand Jury
just adjourned has foTid indictments against
gambling house keepers, saloon men who
keep open on Sunday, and keepers Of houses
OF prostitution.
Bryson, the Helena, Mont, man accused
OF the murder of Anna Lundstrom, was in
dicted for murder in the first degree by the
grand jury at that place. Bryson is the MAJ
who. after throwing his victim into a pros
pect hole, stoned her to death.
A tenderfoot from Wisconsin named Elliot
tried TO use a gun" on an enemy at Elliston,
Mont, the other day. The first shot missed
the intended victim and struck a bystander,
and the second was equally unfortunate, hit
ting a passer-by. Elliot was then disarmed
and locked up. Both OF the wounded men
will recover.
strange disease is raging in that neighbor-
hood among the cattle. II is estimated that
two hundred have gone blind within the last
month. There is a disease in the northern
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

For the first time since the campaign
opened the statement is made that the
and will require generous contribu-
tions to enable it to combat the fund
which the democratic committee is col
lccting from the officeholders to be used
nearer the close of the canvass. The
method of raising contributions by pop
ular subscriptions among republicans
has been started, and if it shall become
general the national committee ough,
to be 10 in possession of all the money
it can require.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

ALL through the wheat excitement
the position of Minneapolis has been
different from other centres. The mill
ers wanted the best grades of wheat SO
badly that the prices were higher even
spectators and they forwarded more
than a thousand cars of miserable stuff
below grade, which the elevators would
not take and which therefore has re-
NAMED in the cars, blocking up all the
switches and rendering the transporta.
ton of wheat impossible.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
THE coNrirTLABoR QUESTION.

80 'ON ~ LEtboft w EDIfons
1t was expected that the democratic
party of Nebraska would endeavor to
make political capital out Of the convict
labor question, and that in order to do
this the party would not hesitate at
any extent of misrepresentation. It's
effort in this particular is TO throw the
whole responsibility for the legislation
extending the convict labor lease and
contract upon Governor Thayer, but
fair-minded men who will %acquaint
themselves with the record will not be
influenced by this Misrepresentation.
The governor in approving the bill
granting the extension merely con-
formed to the wish of an over
whclming majority of the legis-
~lature, including a number OF demo-
cratic members of both houses, and we
do not think any just man will condemn
him for an act which, under the circum-
stances, was as nearly as possible de-
mandcd of him.
In his speech in this city Monday
evening, Hon. C. O. Whedon outlined
the full history of the legislation in this
state providing for the leasing of con-
Wet labor, and we commend it to the at
tcntion of our readers. 1t is shown by
Mr.. Whedon that the subject was
given a most thorough investigation
by the committee on penitentiary,
and that the policy of leasing the
all the officials and e~x-onicials
of the state, among the latter the only
democrat evor elected to Il state office.
The original prison contract was exc
cuted in 1877, and in less than two years
thereafter it was extended for the
period of six years, there being but
seventeen votes recorded in both houses
against the extension.
The bill of 1857 for further extending
the lease was discussed by the knights
Of Labor and amended agreeably to their
suggestions, and n Knight of Labor
who was a member Of the committee on
penitcntiary concurred with the
other members of the committee
in reporting the bill to the
house for passage. This measure re-
ccivcd the unanimous recommendation
| of the committees of both the senate and
the house, and it was opposed by only
twcnty-clght out of one hundred and
thirty-three members of the legislature.
1t is worthy of special attention, also,
that a majority of the democrats who
supported Mr.. McShane for the United
States senate-thirty-four in number
voted for the bill. Having received the
endorsement of the executive officers
and eX-oAicialS of the state, having
been amended as recommended by the
Knights of Labor, having been passed by
an overwhelming majority of the legis'
lature, and being in no sense a party
question, the governor promptly APP
proved the bill. What candid man viii
say that it was not his duty under tn,
circumstances to do so?
Such is the unqucstionable record O
the curse of legislation on this subject
and it shows that the policy of leasing
convict labor had the supper
of a larger number of demo
Gratis in the legislature than op.
posed it. Regardless of the merits o
the question, there is obviously no hon
esty on the part of the democrats il
dragging it into the state campaign
and we do not believe their doing Sc
will have any influence upon fair
minded men.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THE decision in the United States
circuit court of California declaring the
constitutionality of the Chinese exclu-
sion bill will be received generally with
favor by the people of that state. 1t re-
mains to be seen how far the measure
will be effective. There are ways that
are dark and tricks that are vain for
smuggling Chinese from Vancouver into
this country, and there are subter-
fuges by which Cinnamon can be landed
right on the docks of San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.

The requirements of the law, so far
as registration if Omaha is concerned,
do not generally seem to be understood.
Several enquiries have com to THE
BEE asking why steps to publish the
places where registrars will sit have not
been taken. No such steps have been
taken because they are not needed.
For the first presidential and state cleo
ton in years, the largest city in Me-
braska will vote without any list Of
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

WHILE it would be both pleasant and
profitable for Omaha if 1T could be
placed in direct communication with
the southern tier of counties, the sober
thought Of men who have studied the
railway question is against the hasty
construction Of new lines by capitalists,
for the advantage of the community is
usually the bait they offer, but not often
the end which they seek to accomplish.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

TIE efforts of the friends of Thomas
Barry, ex-Knight of Labor, to prove
that the association has received a nor
tai blow through his departure are
ridiculous, and no one knows it better
than he. The existence of the knights
of Labor does not depend upon any in
dividual. The organization is a fact
because labor is dissatisfied. When
labor thinks that it is fairly treated by
capital, there will be no need Of the
KNIGHTS.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THE declaration Of the election Of
President Diaz to a second term by the
Mexican congress completes the formal
tiles necessary to confirm the popular
vote held some weeks ago. The almost
unanimous reelection Of General Diaz
is a most healthful sign of the tranquil
ity, and of the progress of Mexico. 1t
is the strongest guarantee for the flu
ture OF the republic, and will encourage
the investment of American capital for
the further development Of its re-
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
sources.

For the first week in October the
railroads of the country report a gain
OF four per cent as compared with the
4, corresponding week last year.. There
is o o an activity in railroad cir
: Giles that speaks of heavy shipments of
grain eastward and of coal westward.
All roads are hampered for want of
cars. Various western railroads report
that they have not only all the business
they Can handle, but that the rush will
continue well into spring. All this is
gratifying and gives q buoyant tone to
business. "
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

A CORRESPONDENT asks how long he
must reside in the city to qualify as al
clector. An American by birth, or a
naturalized foreigner, he must have re-
sided in the state six months, the county
forty days and the ward or precinct ten
days, in order to become a legally quail
flied elector.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

SO MANY members of congress have
left Washington that the spectacle Of
the two houses legislating for the coun-
try without a quorum reminds one Of
Mark Twain's first audience, which con-
sisted OF one man, who had previously
been bribed to applaud the speaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

does not unchain tho patriotism Of every
American citizen and cause them to wipe out
any man or party, that would dare to reflect
upon the pride OF this government in such a
dastardly light. 90.
in concluding the speaker took occasion TO
review the tariff issues, aiming some scath.
ing epithets at j. Sterling Morton, whom he
styled 1.-THE free trade satellite Of rural
democracy
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
To THE two hundred business m,

To THE two hundred business men
from Superior, Brainard, Fremont and
other cities, Omaha bids a
cordial welcome. They will be
Hospitality received and entertained
by the merchants of our
city, and it is to be hoped that they will
take home the kindliest feelings for the
metropolis OF the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THE rank and file of the unterrifed
in South Omaha are opposed to n COM
bine in favor of any republican, and
will deprecate any such tie-up by their
alleged bosses.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

In view of the fact that teachers and
pupils of various schools in the city
have been stricken with malaria, it is
the duty of the board of education to
look to the sanitary condition of the
schools. 1t is VIGOROUSLY true that
while thousands of dollars have been
spent in the erection of new buildings,
there are school houses in the city be-
grimmed with filth, and surrounded by
open vaults and cesspools.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THE women of Nebraska will be proud
to learn hat one OF their number, Mrs.
Ada M. Bittendorf, has been admitted
to practice before the supreme court of
the United States. This is a distinction
to which few women can aspire, and it
Is an honor that has been conferred to
only three m in this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

SITTING BULL made a speech before
Secretary Villas at Washington which
at least had the merit of brevity. His
style of oratory, though not much in
favor among congressman would COM
nerd itself to them. He said nothing,
but said it we'll. In this respect he has
made a similar record to that OF a Ne
braska congressman, who says little
but keeps up a terrific thinking.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
Patents for Nebraskans.

WAsnINGToN, Oct. l6,-[Special Telegram
to The BEE.l-Tke following Nebraska pat
ents were granted to-day: Edmund IL.
Amber, Beatrice, window screen fixture;
Daniel II. Dillon, Nelson, check row corn
planter William Kopisch, Blue Hill, door
hanger; Clinton p. Rinker, McCook, pump;
Thomas r. Owen, York, two patents, pad
lock, also an attachment for craftsman com
passes for measuring lines. .
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
PERSONS.

Governor Ames. of Massachusetts,, has
fully recovered his health.
Some OF Emperor Williams kisses smack
more of diplomacy than affection.
General Lew Wallace Is putting the finish
ing touches upon Q new work to be entitled
"Commodus." This Commodus was q
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17
Brewmasters In Session.

New YoRK, Oct. l6.-The first business
session OF the United States brewmasters'
association annual convention was held this
morning, President Frisch, in his address
Of welcome, suggested the establishment of
q mutual life insurance among the assooia-
ton members.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THE correspondent who desires to
know the amount Of revenue reduction
which would be made by the senate
bill is informed that it is estimated at
about seventy-five million dollars an
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

BETWEEN DR.. Mackenzie and the
German physicians who attended the
unfortunate Frederick there is a chasm
wider than the British channel. By
the way, who is umpiring this European
mill
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

: READERS OF this paper during the
campaign will find news of all political
parties. In political, as we'll as other
matters, THE BEE buzzes for all.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THE electors of Douglas county are
noted for u tendency to pick their men,
regardless of party lines, in local cleo
-tions. There is no reason why they may
not do so again.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THERE is a racc-war in democratic
circles in South Omaha. Each nation
ality claims recognition and demands a
hunk Of the spoils. Twas ever thus.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-10-17

THERE are illegitimate newspapers as
well as children. The one is born for
%iniquity, and the other of crime.