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Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

THE failure of New York to carry out
the promise made to the country to
erect a monument over the grave CT
General Grant that should be worthy of
the fame of the great soldier fully justi-
fies the popular opposition that was
made to allowing his remains to be
buried in that city. For some time past
it has seemed that all interest in the
matter had died out, and that the pro-
ject of a monument had been practically
abandoned. Such, however, appears
not to be the case, and by way of re-
awakening interest it is announced to
be the intention to have next month
a grand fair and fest al, the
proceeds of which will go to
the fund. Very likely
in this way a considerable sum can be
raised, but after all it is a small and
petty method of providing a monument
to the greatest soldier of the age. AS q
contemporary well says, imagine the
people of Liverpool holding a fancy
fair for the purpose of raising money
for a monument to the Duke of Well
ington, or Marseilless doing the same
thing to provide q memorial to Ma
poleon the great. Conceive, if you can,
of Germany's RELOCATING the construc-
ton of a monument to the Emperor
William to the ladies of the principal
cities of the empire, and providing
funds by the sale of relics and memen-
toes which the great kaiser had collected
during his long life. The fact that a
paltry million dollars cannot be secured
in the wealthiest city and state of the
nation to erect a monument to the coun-
try's most distinguished soldier, and
hat all sorts of expedients are sug-
gested to get together the required
amount, is calculated to make every
American blush with shame, and yet is
the result that thousands expected. The
time will come when the nation will be
called upon to erect at its capital city
a monument worthy of Grant, but that
time will be delayed until New York
has fully demonstrated that she will not
fulfill her promise to the nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

THE Toledo, Peoria & Western rail-
road has just settled the last claim for
damages in connection with the Chats
worth bridge disaster. 1t took $500, 900
to indemnify the people injured in the
wreck and the relatives Of those who
we're killed. The Toledo & Western
congratulates itself in getting out of the
scrape SO cheaply. Forty dollars spent
for repairs on the culvert in time would
have prevented the disaster. But then
that would not be railroad financiering.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

A o singular decision has just
been rendered by Judge Tuley, OF the
Chicago circuit court, which goes back
to slavery days for its law. The judge
held that children born in slavery are
illegitimate, whether their parents
were regularly married or not, since
under the law and condition OF slavery
slaves were chattels and no legal mar
riage between them was possible.
That such o decision should come
twenty-five years after the extinction Of
slavery is barbarous. 1t reaffirms In eff
feet the dictum in the bred Scott case,
where Judge fancy laid down thai "a
slave had no rights which a white man
was bound to respect" Since slaves
were chattels, according to Judge Fuley,
chattels could not marry; could not W
real estate; could not make contracts.
And the issue OF such slave-marriage,
being illegitimate, cannot inherit prop
erty left by the will Of an emancipated
slave. The ruling may be a strict and
logical deduction of law as based upon
customs of the extinct southern slave
institutions. But the judge has en-
tirely ignored the emancipation procla-
nation of President Lincoln, which in
spirit, If not in so many words, swept
away ali the peculiar legal and political
disabilities affecting the negro before
his emancipation as well as after it.
There is no doubt that Judge Tuley's
decision on the case will be overruled by
the higher courts of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14
Wyoming Notes.

The definition OF Wyoming signifies
''tall grass" During the days proceed
ing cattle-raising on the great plains of
this territory the name was appropriate,
but now it is to the casual observer
one of the things of the past. The
buffalo, elk and all other animals of the
plains had the richest pasture on the
globe, which abounded in the greatest
quantities. Among the most noted val
legs of those days for tall grasses were
the Sweet Water, Sand, Horse and An
and all the tributaries OF Wind river.
Topoagie has a similar significance,
''tall grass" indicating the tallest of
tall grass. 1t is upon this latter named
stream, in the early days when the In
dians reigned supreme, where the first
oil discovery was made and which now
is owned by four of Omaha's citi-
zens, Rogers, Murphy, Lovett and Lowe.
From this discovery and development
Of this valuable property has resulted in
the explorations and surveys of the en-
tire country lying between the Rattle
Snake aud Big Horn ranges M be-
tween Oil mountain and Wind River
ranges, defining what is known as the
main oil belt of Wyoming territory.
Some ten years have elapsed since these
Omaha parties first visited the field and
after close observations, geological and
scientific surveys at great expense, fol-
lowed by the drill, three wells were
completed which are producing oil with
a flow of 600 barrels per day. This shows
what grit and tenacity have done ana it
will soon indicate to the people of
Omaha the bonanza thi quartet has
within its grip whenthe railroad
reaches the field.
A beautiful green oil is reported to
have been found near the east end of
the field and as soon as the section,
town, and range can be positively de-
fined, further information will be given,
the sample shown isof very rich quality.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

IT must be interesting to note the
changes which come upon certain local.
ties of a growing city in the course of
many years. Not a great while ago the
lower ends of Dodge, Douglas, Farnam,
Harvey and Howard streets were occu-
pied by retail stores, but during recent
years that locality has been given up
mostly to wholesalIng and for other
reasons has fallen into disregard as a
suitable district for the better class of
retail stores. The new Douglas street
bridge, however, will doubtless bring
about another material change in the
character of AUDITING property, and
aside from greatly enhancing values,
redeem the locality as a profitable re
failing district.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

The international copyright bill after
many trials succeeded in passing the
senate, and goes to the house for final
action. When the bill becomes law
American writer's and authors will have
the product of their brains protected
to some extent from the free trade
piracy Of foreign publishers. 1t is one
of the absurdities of our times, that
while congress has protected every
possible form of American industry, it
has turned a Leaf a to the memorials
and bills introduced to accord TO liter
AIRY men the protection due to their
labors. II anything needs protection
to-day 1t is certainly American liter.
ature,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

THE Butchers National association,
numbering 14,O00knights of the %cleaver,
hold a convention at PHILADELPHIA next
week. They will have a bone to pick
with the manufacturers of adulterated
lard, and roast those packers who sell
them shoulders for hams.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

judges OF the supreme court, the mill
tary and naval officers, state and civic
dignitaries and representatives Of for
eign governments will be present to
take part in the event to be comment
GRATED. The more permanent feature Of
this centennial is to be a six weeks fair
at the ball room OF the Metropolitan
opera house, at which there is to be an
exhibition OF mementoes and relies OF
the Inauguration 100 years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

CHAIRMAN BALCoMBE, of the board Of
public works, has been besieged by 25S
applicants who want positions as inspect
ors of public works. The work of in
spection has grown to be one of the sim
ecures which every man feels himself
competent to fill. Omaha is sorely in
need Of inspectors who will inspect.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

SO IT was Prince Bismarck who pri-
vately gave a tip to the sultan OF Mo-
rocco to settle his dispute with us by
arbitration. Kind old Bismarck, he
may not like American pork, but he
does not desire to see the United States
go out of hog raising and into the fight
ing blu sineSs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

Now that the ''favorite sons" have
been led out on the track for exercise,
the knowing ones are quietly inspecting
the political racing stables for a promis-
ing dark horse.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14

WHILE the Mississippi river is acting
like an manageable yearling, the
Missouri is quietly ploughing away in
harness through its old burrows.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14
Sweet Things in Base Ball Costume.

Utica has a female base ball club, and
seems to be very proud Of it, for the
Herald of that city says: 1.-The popular
idea that a girl cannot throw a ball as
well as a boy is likely to suffer in this
locality this summer, for nine young
ladies in this city have formed a base
ball club. The organization has been
perfected, the officers regularly elected,
and the players assigned to their posi-
tions in the field. A base ball grounds
within the city limits has been secured,
and as soon as the weather and state OF
the grounds permit, the practicing will
begin. The ground is so arranged that
no one will ever discover it unless one
OF the young ladies betrays the secret.
OF course the question Of costumes is an
interesting one. These young ladies
will attempt 10 win their honors at the
bat in a blue and white costume. The
waist is a loose-fitting blouse-like gar
ment of dark blue serviceable cloth,
trimmed with white braid. A semi
skirt of the same pattern will be worn.
The players will be shod with strong
field shoes, which, with black hose and
soft felt cap, will complete the uniform
OF the Utica Female Base Ball club.
The progress Of the club will be looked
for with the deepest interest"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14
THE DAILY BEE.
State of Nebraska,

GEO. Is. TLStH JUN.
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this
18th day Of May, A. D., 1888. Mp. FELL.
Notary Public.
State of Nebraska, l..
County of Douglas, VS."
George ID. Tzschuck, being first duly sworn,
deposes and says that he is secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, that the actual average
daily circulation of the Daily Bee for the month
of May, 1887, was 14,227 copies; for June, 1889,
14,H7 copies. for July, 1881, 1903 copies, for
I4,3le copies; for October, 1887, 1853 copies; for
November, 1887, 1b,226 copies; for December,
1887, l5,04l copies; for January. 1883, lh,26 cop
1885. 1889 copies; for April, 1889, s.I44 copies.
GEO. Il. TZSCHUCK.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this I'd day of May, A. 1888.
N. p. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14
Points About Pines.

On an upper floor of a building on
Broadway is an emporium for pipes.
The young man in charge said to a New
York Telegram reporter that the season
for the sale of brlar-root pipes had just
set in. We keep them in all shapes
and qualities, and they run in price
from 81 rs q dozen to SO a dozen. The
Englishman's favorite briar pipe is
called the bull dog as it is all head,
with a long, amberine stem, and sells
for $3.50 a dozen. There are plain briar
pipes without covers on the bowl, and
some with plain and fancy German sill
yer covers, which make an additional
expense. Fancy briar pipes go As high
as S25 to $50, according so the amount OF
~ornamentation required to be put ON
them.
''There is quite O demand for apple:
wood pipes, which sell at 60c up to $3.50
a dozen according a they are lined
with alum or not. The alum prevents
them from burning. All the Italians
use the applewood pipe, which is speci-
ally prepared for them, stained a deep
wine color to resemble mulberry wood,
and the bowl, by and ingenious arrange
ment OF the small nail heads, is mad to
assume a thorny surface. Weichssel,
a German importation, is popular with
Germans and sells for 65c a dozen,
though some retailers, by saying they
are the genuine imported article,
charge as high for a single pipe, 65c, as
they would pay for a whole dozen.
Laurel wood makes a sweet pipe and is
only SOC a dozen, and should retail at SC
but the dealers easily get SOC to 40c for
such pipes. The corn-cob pipe, lined
with plaster of Paris. is greatly sought
by southern people. They sell for 35c a
dozen.
In a large glass case the m~eerschaum
pipes were on exhibition: one nestled
luxuriously in the folds of a red satin
lined and plush-covered box, the shape
of a horseshoe, and next to it was a
meerschaum cigar and cigarette-holder
and a small brass box for matches.
''Then there are red and blue plush
albums for meerschaum pipe, fancy
meerschaum cigar-holder, box for
matches, with clipper for clipping cigar
ends, and a steel for pipe cleaning, and
silk and plush sacks, lined with rubber,
for holding tobacco. Meerschaum bowls
without stems are worth SO a dozen. The
fall is the best season for the sale of
meerschaum pipes. The Weichssel pipe
sells all the year round among the Ger
mans. We have one man who travels
west to get orders for that pipe alone,
and it is astonishing how well he does
with it. He carries a large specimen of
the pipe himself, with a long stem to it,
and smokes it constantly on mis- trav-
els"
do you keep any clay pipes?"
"No. When any n asks for them
we direct him TO a place down the street
where they make them a speciality"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-14
Who're Not TO Put Dimes.

The American street car or the ticket
window of IA railroad station frequently
offers this unpleasant spectacle: A
we'll dressed, and to all outward appear
ances, a well bred woman, opens her
pocketbook, picks out a piece OF money,
and deliberately puts it in her mouth
and holds it there while she closes her
purse, readjusts her glove and arranges
her many packages. If some modern
Smollet would lay before her eyes the
adventures of a Dime, " if she could
even dimly conceive of the u~nutterable
f%ullness through which the coin she
holds between her dainty lips has prob
ably passed, a loathing horror would
overwhelm her. But in blissful uncon-
seriousness she caresses that which is
the embodiment of all flthiness. Aside
from the view of cleanliness is the ques-
ton of contagion. That this nasty
habit is often responsible for the spread
of infectious disease cannot be doubted.
The Master Stroke, a powerful French
drama by Mathry, has been bought by The
resa Vaughn. IL is described as extremely
sensational.
In Sara Rernhardt's affidavit in the La
Tosca- Naiezda controversy, she states that
she has at her home 500 plays, sent to her by
somany .embryOtic Sardous, not one of which
has she yet read. e.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22
THE MALAY COOK.
Strange Coincidence In the Austin an
Whitechapel Woman Murders.

Strange Coincidence In the Austin and
whitechapel Woman Murders.
AUSTIN, Tex, Nov. 1S.-A very curious
circumstance has been discovered here
bearing on the London murders, and which
strengthens the opinion entertained by
many that the Whitechapel murderer is
identical with the assassin who killed
eight women In 1885.
An article published in the Daily States
man, calling attention TO the sim larity Of
tho Austin and London crimes aud especi-
ally the fact that Malay cook running on
ocean vlssels was suspected, called forth
a letter to the editor The letter stated
that Malay cook had been employed at a
small hotel in Austin in 1885, the date Of
the Austin assnssinations.
A reporter investigated the matter, call
ing on Mrs. Schmidt, who kept the Pearl
House, near the foot OF Congress avenue,
opposite the Union Depot, three years ago
II was nscertained that a Malay ,ooE call
ing himself Maurice had been employed at
the house in 1855 and that he left some
time in January, 1886.
IL will be remembered that the last Of
the series OF Austin women mui dors was
the killing Of Mrs. Hancock and Nrs Enla
Phillips, the former occurring on Christ
mas eve. 1895, just before the Malay de-
parted, and that the series then ended.
A strong presumption that the Mnlay
was the murderer Of the Austin women
was created by the fact that all Of them
except two or three resided in tile imue-
diate neighborhood Of the Pearl House.
Mrs. Hancock, with her husband, lived
within one block, and so did Mary Ranie,
the colored girl, and others who were as
sassinated in their beds and dragged out
into their yards.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22
ROUGH SAILING,


rerrible passnRo ~ q cunard steamers
One Seaman Killed and Five Injured.
NEW YoRK, Nov. ie.-One man killed
and five injured is the record Of the trip
Of the Cunarder Etruria, which arrived at
her dock last evening, nfter a rage OF
little over seven days Of terrible weather,
during all OF which the passengers re-
manned in their cabins, badly frightened
and suffering great discomfort IL was
one Of the toughest experiences that the
Elruria's officers have ever known. The
passengers express some displeasure over
the fact that the speed Of the vessel was
never slackened, and the time made was
nearly mp to the racing standard. The
officers on the other hand say that this
complaint IL unreasonable, as the rate
Of speed has nothing 10 do with the
comfort or safety Of those on board during
heavy gales aud seas. On Tuesday
afternoon n greater wave than any yet en-
countered, was seen approaching. The
seamen uttered cries OF warning aud at
tempted to seek places Of safety, but when
the mountain Of water fell with crash
upon the vessel, the men were swept In a
heap against one Of the deck houses.
| When the water receded It was found that
George W. Ornald, an able seaman Of
Liverpool, was fatally crushed and
/ bruised. He died soon afterward. Sea-
men Murphy and Maetta and two others,
names not learned, aud steerage passen-
ger named Colt, were cut bruised and
lamed. All were cared for by the ships
/ physiciaa. The officers OF the vessel
are reticent, aud the attempts Of
the reporters TO obtain the particulars Of
tho trip were met with some exhibition Of
ill-temper Among the passengers were
George Mason and Archie Sinclair the
English pedestrians who came TO take part
I ~ t",. six days walk at Madison Square
Garden. Mason Is the man who beat
Charlie Rowel. and much is expected Of
him. Signor Del ruente, the baritone,
was also a passenger
The White Star steamer Republic also
reports very heavy weather. Her passen-
gers speak highly Of the management OF
the vessel. Among her passengers were
Sir Roderick Cameron and family, Hon.
Mrs. NJ. W. Murray aud Mrs. d. 8. Apple
ton.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22

RIDDLED WITH SHOT.


An Escaped Convict aud Murderer Run
Down and KILLED.
GRIFFIN, Ga, Nov. l9.-Four convicts in
the camp near Sunnyside were sent on a
detail under Guard Carmichael. As soon
rs the squad was outside OF camp one Of
the convicts, Oscar Carmichael, picked up
a stone aud throwing il with unerring aim,
sent II against the guards temple, kill
ing him almost instantly. The four
prisoners then escaped. The sheriff,
with a posse and two blood
hounds took the trail which they followed
through the swnmps into Henry County.
There the pursuers found the murderer in
the house where his wife lived. Friday
night the posse surrounded the house when
fire was opened. After several voleys
between the posse and the murderer the
latter opened the door and rushed out
brandishing his revolver over his head, be
was riddled with shot from the sherif's
officers. Ills face was unrecognizable, so
mutilated was IT,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22

NEW York, Nov. 19.---A special to the
Sun from Louisville says: The first thing
Senator Blackburn saw in the papers yes
terdsy morning was the dispatch from
Denver in which Judge EUckr- said that
his interview with til PRESIDENT was
correctly reported. THAT man. said the
Senator, sis a liar and a fool and the
first time / meet Sim / intend 20 kick
him, as he deserves. l owe an apology TO
the President for presenting him and God
owes an apology TO mankind foI creating &
him. He seems 10 have started in to do
some dirty work for the Republi fnns, and
he is doing it like a veteran. The Presi-
dent said nothing disparagingly about
Hill or Grant, though their names were
mentioned. This is outrageous, and
Rucker, who is former Kentuokian, de-
serves the censure OF all honest Ilen."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22

II PAsO, Tex, Nov. l7.-The trst rail on
the Kansas City, III Paso q Mez lean rail-
way, popularity known as ths ''White
Oaks" railway, was laid yesterday. The
first ten miles must be completed by De-
cember 10 entitls the company 10 the
800 subsidy per mile donated By the cil-
Gems Of III Paso, one-half being due De-
cember ]. The roadbed is graded for six
teen miles and the track can be laid rapid
ly. The Importance OF the road lies in the
fact tnat Il will be the shortest quite from
El Paso 70 Kansas City and will also open
up the country above White Otks, which
Is rich In coal, iron, gold, silver and other
minerals aud lumber. u Is rep orted that
jay Gould Is behind the venture.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22

CHICAGO, Nov. i9.-What purp orts to be
a terrible murder was the discCve at a
late hour Saturday night, Of the bleeding
form OF a young aud handsome girl lying
ON the Grand boulevard near F,rty-third
street. The girl was insensible and was
bleeding profusely from a dread al wound
in the back OF her head. Upon being re-
moved 10 the hospital the Ihysicians
found that she had received a compound
fracture Of the skull, having evidently
been struck with a blunt IN ustrument.
Every effort was made 10 res ore con-
sciousness without avail, aud tho girl died
an hour alter reaching the hospital The
deceased was neatly dressed, anil, from all
appearances, was a respectable sewing
girl. A large number Of persona called at
the mOrgue yesterday, but failed to recog-
uize the remains.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22

BRockvrttA pSrAnto, oAEApA,

have used BRANDRErH's PII.Ls for the
past fifteen years, and think them the best
catnartic and anti-bilious remedy known
For some fivo years / suffered with an
eruption OF the skin that gave me great
pain and annoyance. tried different blood
remedies, but, although gaining strength,
the Itching was unrelieved. finally con
cluded 10 take q thorough course of BRAND
RETH's PILLS. took six each night for
four nights, then Eve, four, three, two, less
ening each time by one, and then for one
month took one every night, with the hap
py result that now my skin Is perfectly
clear and has been 80 ever since,
Ed. VENNEY.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22

SAN Francisco, Nov. lS.-Gr at excite
ment prevailed in this city this afternoon,
caused by an unmistnkAble shock Of an
earthquake. Thousands Of people rushed
into tks streets from private residences
and the hotels throughout the ;ity, fear
ing that the buildings were about 70 top
pie down upon them. The shrek was a
severe one, and lasted about a quarter OF
n minute, the vibration being fr jm north-
west 10 southeast Dispatches from Gem
trail California Tonight state that the
shock was felt throughout thu section,
causing general consternatlon ahd fright.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-11-22

NEw YoRK, Nov. l9.-The Hayiian Lsga-
tion has received this information; The
prize court Of Port au Prince, after trial,
has condemned the American steamer
Haytian Republic TO confiscatiol for yio-
lating the blockade Of the port OF st. Marc
and for actively participating ia the rebel
lion OF the northern districts Of HAytL
The sentence OF the court was passed on
October 81 last
Tho United States steamship boston has
arrived at Port au Prince, where her COM
mander Is assisting ths United States
Minister In investigating the case. An
appeal may be taken 10 the courl Of cassa-
tian