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Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
An Appen, 60 Pastors.

The suggestion OF the BEE that a col
lection be taken in all the churches OF
Nebraska for the benefit OF Miss Shat
tuck, the teacher whose terrible exper-
ience. suffering, and misfortune in the
loss of her feet, appeal most strongly to
the sympathy of all, has met with such
approval that we feel warranted in APP
pealing TO the pastors Of Nebraska to
give the suggestion their favorable con-
sideration. We can conceive of no rea-
sonable objection to the churches talk
ing part in the effort to place the heroic
and now helpless young teacher in po-
sition of financial independence, while
there are obvious reasons why it is q
work in which the churches may most
fittingly and appropriately engage. 1t
involves the greatest of the virtues,
charity, and it invokes that entirely
christian sentiment which honors great
sacrifice in the cause of duty. There
could be no sadder appeal to philan-
thropy than is presented in the case Of
Miss Shattuck, and only the loss OF her
life would have made greater her sacri-
fee to duty. Personally she is in every
way worthy of christian interest and
beneficence. She has been dutiful
daughter, faithful teacher, and a girl
respected by all who knew her for rare
qualities of mind and heart. She has
the intelligence and the disposition to
fully appreciate the sympathy and
the benefactions that are now being so
generously extended, and certainly
none would be more grateful to her than
those which should come from the
christian congregations of Nebraska.
1t would be such testimony to fidelity as
would greatly Tighten the hardship of
her heavy misfortune. 1t would be a
tribute rich in all helpful and inspiring
attributes. 1t would be as the voice of
the Master, saying "WNl done, good
and faithful servant"
We most earnestly commend this mat
ter to the attention of the pastors of Ne
braska as one in every way consistent
with their Office. Not the least
important among their duties
is to promote the cause OF
philanthropy, teach a just appreciation
of devotion to duty, and encourage kind
ness and generosity to those who are in
need and are worthy of such considera-
tion. The case of Eta Shattuck offers
them an opportunity to do all this, and
it is most earnestly hoped that all Of
them will see their way clear to such
use of this opportunity as shall result in
giving the heroic and unfortunate
young teacher most substantial benefit
that will rebound to the honor of the
churches of Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE movement in the Iowa legislature
to reduce railway passenger fares is
giving railroad managers u great deal
of unhappiness. Their professed alarm
at the consequences of such legislation
will not be taken at the full value they
would like to have given it, but as we
have before said it is very questionable
whether a twO-cent passenger rate in
Iowa can yet be justly required. The
state is not populous enough, and un-
doubtedly if the railroads are compelled
to make the proposed reductions they
will endeavor to ,recoup themselves by
methods that will deprive the people of
the state of some of the accommodations
and comforts of travel they now
enjoy. The railroads are entitled
to just treatment, and it is in
the interest of the public that they re-
ceive it. This question of reducing
fare must be considered with intelli-
gence and fairness, and not looked at
through the eyes Of prejudice. 1t is an
entirely practical affair, with which
sentiment can properly have nothing to
do. Regarding it in this way, we doubt
if Iowa can yet demand two-cent pas
senger rate.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
High License in New York.

The New York legislature is again
engrossed with the subject of high Ii
cense, bill having been prepared
which is free from the objections offered
by Governor Hill when he vetoed the
one passed by the preceding legislature.
The advocates of the measure, IN their
arguments before the committee in
whose hands the bill is at present, de-
clared that the two chief objects aimed
number of licensed saloons by
cutting off those Of the lowest grade,
and second, the collection from the
traffic Of a revenue which shall bear
fairer proportion to the loss and ex-
pense entailed upon the community as
a consequence of liquor selling. OF
course, the workings of high license in
Omaha were cited to sustain their argu-
ments-that the number Of saloons in
proportion to the population has
been reduced one-half, revenues appll-
cable to educational purposes increased
five-fold, and crimes reduced materially
but the BEE, with some knowledge
gained from close-range observation, is
impelled to suggest that there is still
another and stronger argument for high
license which its advocates in New York
will do we'll to urge.
If the principle of control Of the
liquor traffic is admitted then high
license is certainly the golden
mean between the policies of prohib-
ition and non-restriction. Nebraska
has had six years. experience with high
license. No intelligent man now doubts
that prohibition was forestalled by the
Slocumb law. AS between the un-
restricted traffic prevalent in Nebraska
in 1880 and the alleged prohibition now
prevailing in the neighboring states of
Kansas and Iowa, every conservative
man must admit that the existing con-
ditions in this state are doubly desir-
able.
Illinois and Minnesota have since an
acted laws similar to the one in force in
Nebraska, and the social and economic
conditions prevailing in these western
states ought to be sufficient to prevent
further pause on the part Of New York.
The chief state ofthe union ought not to
be slow in discerning that its advantage
between the domination of the saloon
element and the domination of the cold
water advocates lies in a strong and safe
| high lincese law.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

truslOu VI GOVeTnOT Hill y dIiDitlou anu
the insidious efforts OF his friends to
promote that ambition. This was con-
spicuously developed last week when
the state democratic committee met to
elect member OF the national commit
tee. On test vote the members were
found to be divided equally in their fac
tional allegiance, one-half favoring
action that would recognize the SUI
premacy OF Cleveland and the other
half pursuing n course which
showed preference for Hill. This cir
cumstance more strongly emphasized
the purpose of the governor, or his
friends, to make a contest for the presi-
Dental nomination, than any that has
thus far occurred.
Governor Hill is understood to dis
claim any responsibility for this action
of his avowed friends in the state COM
mittee, and to profess the heartiest
friendship for the president. Very
little credence, however, is to be given
to any statements of this character
proceeding from him. His course
for year past has plainly in
dicated his purpose, and al
though it appeared for time that he
had abandoned all idea Of seeking to
attain his ambition this year, it is now
evident that he has been covertly work.
ing all the time with that end in view.
1t is also pretty clear that he has been
encouraged in this by a number of dem
ocratic leaders not all of whom are in
New York. 1t is believed with good
reason that the combination which is
behind Hill is made up OF the pro-
tectionist democrats, the opponents of
civil service reform, and those whose
displeasure with Mr.. Cleveland is chiefly
Of personal nature. Among the leaders
it is not doubted that Randall and Cor
man would greatly prefer Hill to Cleve-
land, and it is safe to assume that both
OF these are doing, and will continue to
do, all they can to weaken the latter.
There are others of less prominence
who may be able to do equally effective
work.
1t is not probable that any combina-
tion can defeat Cleveland's renomina-
tion, but manifestly the opposition to
him is sufficiently formidable to require
of his friends the utmost vigilance and
zeal. They cannot afford to pause in
their work or lose any of the ground
they now hold. The disclosure of the
situation in. New York ought to con-
vince them that there is danger in over
confidence, and that their very
best efforts, constantly exerted, will be
necessary to keep that state in line for
Cleveland. And having done this and
secured his denomination, the danger
from this opposition may not then be
entirely removed. Some of those who
are engaged in it will almost certainly
refuse to be placated, and this class
need not be very numerous in order to
make New York sure for the republi-
cans. The agitation that now disturbs
democratic politics in the pivotal state
is very interesting and very important.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
THE FIELD OF INDUSTRY.

A rolling mill is projected at Grapevillv,
Penn.
A thread mill is to be established at High
Shoals, Ga.
Mogul engines are being tried on fast pas
sengcr trains.
There was paid for locomotives last year
about $50, 100000.
The leasing Of gas lands is progressing in
all assured gas territory.
Montgomery, Ala, is to have 100 electric
lights at 4219 cents each.
An electric light is to be run from Hamp-
ton to Old Point Comfort.
The coke production of Colorado last year
was a little over 2OO,0 900 tons.
o. In Europe brickmal1er makes 800 bricks
per day; here one makes 1000.
Last year 1880 locomotives were built in
the United States and Canada
A gas well has been bought in at Tiffin, o.,
that yields 1,OOO,OO feet day.
The largest shipment of corsets ever made
in one lot-2l9, ,OOO-was by Bridgeport COM
pany for western parties.
Seventy-two companies are using the alter
mating system, with 125, 600 lamps.
Nearly all rolling mills in western Penn
sylvania and Ohio are on full time.
A telephone cable between London and
Paris is under serious consideration.
There is an Aluminium trust, and it pro-
poses to advance the price of that metal
A gas vein has just been struck at
Chatham, Ont, that yields 100000 feet per
day.
A good deal of rolling mill machinery is
n.
Ohio.
The average weight of a locomotive and
tender is seventy tons, and the average price
$4,000.
Chicago people have just secured a con-
tract to put up 100000 gas plant at Deca-
tur, Ala.
The Scotch steel masters are introducing
Russian Polish labor, which is paid SO cents
per day.
Last year "a, 900 miners and mine laborers
mined sll 100000 worth of coal in the state
Of Ohio.
There are sixteen works in the United
States and Canada engaged in locomotive
building.
So eager are the southern towns for new
industries that they are building one against
the other. ,.
One coal road lost $4,000 in q month
through the absence of coal traffic on account
of the strike.
A Pennsylvania gas expert says that vast
reservoir of gas underlies q portion of the
Ottawa Valley.
Eight strikes out Of every ten in the west
ern mining region are due to disagreements
over mining rates
The Canadian Pacific Railway company
will have 200 additional locomotives as soon
as they can be made.
The Pittsburg iron and steel mills are all
very active. Two tube works made $4,000
tone of tubes last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
TILE MOTHER LODGE.
A Call for Help.

OFFICE OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, SEWARD, Ncb, Jan. ~,
1SSS.-Miss Eta Shattuck and Miss Lena
Woebbecke, the former teacher, the latter
a pupil, now lie in helpless and suffering
condition in this county from the effects OF
the severe blizzard of January II, 1888. Large
contributions have already been made for
the benefit of Miss Shattuck, and more wonld
be very acceptable, AS yet nothing has been
done, however, for the comfort and main
tenance of Miss Woebbecke. She IS tho
unfortunate girl who, on her return from
school in district No. n, northeast OF Mil.
ford, became lost and remained out all
night in stubble tield, not ar
riving at home until Friday morning.
Her limbs were so badly frozen that one foot
had to be amputatcd today and il is possible
that she will lose her other foot, She is an
orphan, eleven years old and Is in very needy
circumstances financially. Cannot the teach
ers and pupils of Seward county raise a sHf-
ficient amount OF money to alleviate Miss
Woebhecke's condition, and II possible eda-
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

TIE passage by the house Of repre-
sentatives Of the resolution to investi-
gate the conduct OF the Reading rail-
road company, with reference to its
bearing ON interstate commerce., is
Is reminder to the corporations that a
day OF reckoning is approaching. The
Reading company has always been one
OF the most lawless and defiant in the
country. 1t has persistently trampled
on the constitution of Pennsylvania and
has been managed with utter mditfer-
ence to the public interests. 1t is a
greedy, unscrupulous, imperious COR
poration that needs to be firmly and sum-
marily dealt with, il there is
authority anywhere to reach it. A
thorough. investigation by an honest
committee Of congress would undoubt-
edly disclose worse state OF things in
the policy and practice OF that corpor'
alton than the public is aware of. A
vigorous effort was made to prevent the
passage OF the resolution to investigate,
but the friends OF the corporation were
beaten. The warning should be needed
by other corporations that disregard
the rights of the public and are law
unto themselves. :.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
TaYlOr-Pllllll.

The Iowa City Republican Of January 25,
contains the following notice of the marriage
of two Omahans:
January 10, 1888, at the residence of the
brides father MIR. o. Il. Plum, of Iowa City,
Mr.. William E. Taylor and Miss .. Il. Plum,
both of Omaha, Neb., j. Madison Williams
officiating minister. Mr.. Taylor is gradu-
ate of the i. s. u, and successful teacher
ut present in the Nebraska Institute for the
deaf and dumb. Miss Plum is also teacher
of enviable reputation in the Nebraska insti-
tute, and was for several years one of our
. best primary teachers in our city schools.
The happy young couple took the after
noon train via West Liberty to return to
their home in Omaha whittier our best wishes
follow them.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
Omaha Il. Il Il. Association.

At the fifth annual meeting of the Omaha
loan and building association, Messrs. L. M.
Rheem, Charles r. Turney and f. A. Par
melee whose terms as directors had expired,
We're reelected, the board now comprising
the following: L. M. Rheem, Charles IL. Tur
ney. John II. Butler,E E. AParmelee, Gustave
Andreen, Eben X. Long, James Forsyth,
Thomas j. Fitzmorris, Samuel Rees.
The following officers were elected: John
H. Butler president: James Forsyth, vice
president; G.. M. Nattinger, secretary; Eben
X. Long, treasurer.
The receipts for the year were $4S,6S4. .65
The expenditures for the same time were
A4, 725.4l leaving in the treasury balance
of S3954.24. The amount of money out on
loans is $l4O 300
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

III. hhV HuUVu'u.
AS desolate bird through darkness its lost
way is winging,
AS hand that is helplessly raised when
Deaths sickle is swinging,
So is life Aye, the life that lends passion
and breath to my singing.
AS nightingale's song, that is full of sweet
ness unspoken,
AS a spirit unbarring the gates of the skies
for token,
So is love! Aye, the love that shall fall when
his pinion is broken.
AS the tramp of the legions when trumpets
their challenge are sending,
AS the shout of the storm god when light
nings the black sky are rending,
So is power! Aye, the power that shall lie in
the dust at its ending.
So short is our life; yet with space for all
things to forsake u.s.
A bitter delusion, dream from which
naught can awake us,
Till Deaths dogging footsteps at morn or at
eve shall O'ertake us.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THERE has been a great deal said at
various times about the city advertis-
ing, but there is never word men,
toned about the city printing. The
city advertising amounts to between
1000 and s., 900 year, while the city
pays between $1,000 and $4,000 q year
for blanks, blank books, letter heads,
stationery, etc. For more than five
years there has been no contract let for
doing the printing and furnishing the
stationery supplies. On this work there
can be square bids, and certainly pro-
posals should be invited. The system
of giving out the official advertising to
the cheapest paper is a very poor plan.
A paper with a very small
circulation can afford to do
the advertising for mere trihe.
This kind of advertising, however, is
the most costly to the city as it does not
reach the eyes of the public. The city
gets no benefit from it. The official ad-
vertising should be given to the paper
having the largest circulation, and
when circulation is taken into consid-
Grafton advertising in such paper is
really the cheapest. AS to printing,
however, there can be a perfect scale
adopted. The quality of work and paper
and supplies generally can be fixed by
the city and great deal of money can
be saved by inviting bids and compell-
ing competition. The waste of money
in city printing and stationery should
be stopped at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE committee on commerce of the
senate having approved the bill pro-
viding for the inspection of all salted
pork and bacon Intended for exporta-
tion, the measure will very likely pass
the senate. The bill also prohibits the
importation of all adulterated and un-
wholesome food or drink. The measure
is unobjectionable in character and
will probably become law. One effect
of it would be to give foreign consumers
more confidence in American-packed
meats for which inspection is provided.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE Erie railroad has issued an edict
that its conductors and engineers must
carry reliable watches. Watch inspec-
tors have been appointed and large
proportion of the chronometers in use
have been condemned as untrustworthy.
If the intent of the measure is to secure
greater security for the travelling public
it is commendable Of course, but the act
is merely a cropping of the branches.
To cure the evil Of railroad disasters
more heroic measures are necessary and
will involve expenditure OF money by
the corporations rather than by the
employees.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
NIORTUARY.
ADDIE CUMMINGS DEATH.

The remains Of Addie Cummings, whose
death by suicide was recorded in Tuesdays
BEE, have been inferred in Forest Lawn
cemetery. She was the wife of Charles
Cummings. The couple had been married
since last July, and from that timo until her
death Mrs. Cummings led a hard-working
upright life. The cause of her taking her
insanity induced by broodmg over the harsh
ness of her father, who refused to allow her
to visit her mother and sisters and on her
death bed while rcgretting her rash act, she
placed the blame for it on his shoulders.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE supreme court Of Georgia has
just rendered a decision which is of in
terest in other states, Nebraska in
cluded. 1t is to the effect that a COM
mercial agency is not a privileged busi-
ness, and that it is responsible for dam
ages for untruthful reports of the finan-
cial condition of firm, individual or
COrpOratiOu
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

area indicated above, still leaving II ,375
square miles. or IL ,1Sl ,901, acres to be
divided among 22,40O indians.
The Yankton Press cheerfuliy re-
marks: Here the warm sun sends its
rays from u kindly sky and balmy
hreezes are waited over the prairie.
In New York the terrible blizzard RACES
and frigidity and desolation prevail.
Let us be thankful that we do not live
in the state Of New York-the home of
billiards., cyclones and democratic gov
ernOrs
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
The Twin Boosters.
Krisds city Journal

We understand that st. Paul proposes to
take municipal census during the winter
carnival. This is, of course, taking an undue
advantage, but we have every confidence that
the able mathematician who complies the
Minneapolis directory will rise to the occa-
sion beautifully.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE BEE will continue its efforts in
behalf of Miss Shattuck, Miss Royce
and Miss Freeman so long as the people
people of Nebraska are doing nobly in
the good work.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE Herald does the graceful thing in
turning over to the BEE fund the sub
scriptiOns it has received for the Ne
braska heroines. This is an enterprise
in which there should be no jealousy.
The Herald takes the right view of it.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE Chicago board OF trade wants re-
taliatory legislation against France and
Germany for their exclusion of the
American hog. A petition asking for
such measure has been sent to con =
gress. This is a foolish proceeding.
Even If a retaliatory act were passed
and could be enforced, how would the
American pork producers be benefited? I?
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
HE pastors OF Nebraska church,

THE pastors OF Nebraska churches are
reminded that on next Sunday they
ought to take up collections for the
benefit of Miss Shattuck, the unfortun-
ate young teacher who has lost both
legs. If the proper effort be made, sew
eral thousand dollars can be collected
next Sunday. All contributions for
warded to the BEEwill be duly acknowl-
edged and sent to the beneficiary.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
The Lever That Moves the World.

In these days neither cities nor individuals
can set their light under bushcl and still
succeed in business. Advertising is the
everyday lever to move the wheels of trade,
and the newspapers are the most powerful
mediums of advertising
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
CleYelanl and Hill.

While the current of republican poll
tics in New York is by no means en-
tirely placid, that OF democratic politics
is'even more seriously agitated. The
cause OF the latter is the continued OBJ
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
The Deutschc Club Ball.

Germania hall was ablaze with light last
night and redolent with the perfume of rare
exotcs. 1t was the occasion of the annual
ball and banquet of the Deutsche club, an
organization composed of the best German
society. The party was an exceedingly large
one and the costumes of the ladies were
elegant indeed. The gentlemen wore the
conventional black. A full account of this
really elegant affair will appear in Sundays
REE.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE smallest contribution to the Me-
braska heroine fund will he acknowl-
edged by the BEE. Don't he ashamed
to give small amount. Every little
co,IutS
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
The Political Circus.

Providence Journal.
The survivors of the western blizzards
will read with much interest, when their
mails get in, the proposition to increase the
tariff on wooden clothing 30 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

CONGRESSMAN MCSHANE has ac-
cepted Senator Manderson's postoffice
bill for 81 ,2O0,O 600, and will use every
effort to push it through the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
Happy In Wedlock.

Yesterday was quiet day in the matri-
monial market with Judge Shields, he being
called upon only once to issue the precious
document that blinded two souls in welded
bliss. They were Charles H. Pichelman,
aged twenty -four years. and Miss Bertha l..
Hatland, of the same age
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
The Cold Wave in Texas.

Hamilton (1crD Spectator.
Mr. J. Il. Best, a respectable and hard work
ing citizen of this town, has made the discov
cry that the devil is dead and hell is frozen
over.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

THE BEES Nebraska heroine fund is
rolling up very rapidly. Let the good
work go on.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

CLEAN the street crossings. At pres
ent they are disgrace to the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

on the prohibition ticket. St John is really
Of about as much Importance in the'world as
the "p" in pneumonia" e.,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
superintendent Bruncr's Manifesto.

The county superintendent of schools will
to-day issue printed circular to teach
ers in Douglas county outside of the city of
Omaha, suggesting to them the propriety Of
taking up a collection in their schools for the
benefit of Misses Shattuck, Royce and Free
man and the Westphalcn monument fund
There are in the county, outside OF Omaha,
about seventy schools. The attendance is
between 1,50O and 1000 Mr.. Bruner in his
circular calls upon the teachers to instill
into the minds of their pupils the grand OK
annie set by the three hcroincS.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03

San Francisco Alta.
There are enough dark horses in this coun-
try to make politics continual circus.