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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
THE SECRET ROLLS

1t has been the uniform practice of
the pension Office. at least for some
years, to keep the pension rolls secret.
This rule has been rigidly observed so
far rs the general public is concerned.
but it Is said that pension agents and
attorneys have no difficulty in obtaining
access to the rolls. 1t is suggested that
the new commissioner would introduce
an important reform and put an obsta Gle
in the way of frauds, by abolishing this
rule of secrecy and allowing the pen
sion rolls to be open to public
inspection. 1t is assumed that
such publicity would result in eliminat-
ing from the rolls a great many persons
who are drawing pensions without being
entitled to them, and also aid to pre-
vent other unworthy persons from going
on the rolls.
There is something to be said on both
sides OF this matter. II is conceivable
that if the rolls were open to public
inspection the pension office might be
put to a great deal OF annoyance. Not
only would there be much labor in
NUlNcu III uP tuS uaiHco
of pensioners inquired about, which
would necessarily have to be done
by employees OF the office, as the
rolls could not be safely entrusted to
irresponsible outsiders, but great deal
of time would be wnsted in hearing
statements regarding pensioners be-
lieved by such outsiders not to be en-
AL Al 4 -.
Not only this, but it would open the
door for a great deal OF malicious perse-
cution OF worthy pensioners, If public
inspection of the rolls were permitted
as means of detecting fraud, the
logical duty OF the pension Office would
be to investigate all allegations of fraud
that might be presented to IL, and
il is easy to see that this might become
very annoying and embarrassing mat
ter, both To the Office and to pensioners,
the worthy equally with the unworthy.
Personal enmity, cloaked under pre-
tense of serving the public interests
and the ends Of justice, would have a
wide field of operation.
On the other hand, it is a sound prin-
ci pie, to be generally observed, that the
people who pay TO support the
government should be permitted
at all times. under proper cir
cumstances, TO obtain such in
formation regarding what is being
done in any department of the govern
ment as may reasonably and in good
faith be demanoed, the imparting of
which would not be inconsistent with
the public interests. The right of a
citizen to expose fraud which he has
found in the. public service, or to indi-
] cate 10 the proper authorities where he
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
WHY JvE OBJECT no (,OBJyR]

W III WE ODJECI III COBOhN.
The question has been asked why
THE BEE refuses to endorse the candi-
dacy OF William Coburn. Our objec-
tions to Mr.. Coburn may be briefly
stated.
MIR. Coburn has held the office of
sheriff during two terms, and it is de-
cidedly in bad taste for him TO insist
that he should be given third term
when no one else has ever held the
Office of sheriff for more than two terms.
If Coburn is to be given three terms,
why not four or five, or why should he
not hold the office for life2
We object to Coburn because he has
persisted in holding two offices at
the same time. He has used his posi-
ton as sheriff to keep machine politi-
clans in the school board and demor-
alize the whole school system by enlist
ing teachers and janitors as his partis-
| ans to keep him in the two offices.
Waving these very serious obiec-
tions to Mr.. Coburn's candidacy, we
could not commend him for re. election
because the sheriff's office under him
has been prostituted in the interest of
criminals.
1t is notorious that the men who are
habltual outlaws have been the most
| ardent supporters Of Mr.. Coburn. In
stead of assisting IN the prosecution
OF crime and enforcement Of the law,
Mr.. Coburn and his deputies and iallers
have exhibited partiality for the law
breakers and given aid and comfort to
men and women charged with the most
heinous offenses.
Two OF the most llagrant instances of
Mr.. Coburn's partiality for criminals
will suffice. When John Lauer was
under indictment for murder in the
first degree, and after he had been con
victed of manslaughter by the first
trial jury, he was made bookkeeper for
Coburn's jailer, and placed in charge
of the minor offenders then in jail.
When the Boechter-Kmg woman was
in custody Of Sheriff Coburn. while she
was Under indictment for murder, the
most tender attentions were lavishcd
upon the murderess, and uuheard OF
| privileges were enjoyed by her pending
| the final action of the courts.
An officer who is so anxious to make
| friends of dangerous criminals is hard v
n proper person TO fill the position OF
sheriff
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

THE extension of the Union Pacific's
Oregon line TO Spokane Falls opens a
new and rich trade territory to the
jobbers of Omaha. The business Of
that section is now monopolized by St,
Paul, Portland and San Francisco job
bers. There is no reason why our mer-
chants cannot divide this trade, now
that direct communication is estab-
lished. Eastern Washington ranks
high as an agricultural and mineral
country. It's resources are unlimited,
and with tho Influx of settlers now
going on will treble in popula-
tion in n few years. The construction
of an Independent railroad north from
Spokane Falls to Colville opens to set
tlement score of fertile valleys up to
the boundary of British Columbia, and
will hasten the development Of the
mineral wealth that abounds on the
western slope of the Bitter Root noun
tains. The forests OF timber in that
section will afford valuable medium
Of exchange for eastern products. This
new field is certainly an inviting one,
and can be successfully worked for
tlade by our jobbers with the assist
ance of the Union Pacific.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

Miss Grace Smelling. daughter OF Justice
Smelling, wero married by DR. Stem, OF the
st. Paul NJ. r., church, IN the presence OF q
few friends. The presents were numerous,
costly and useful. Tho happy couple left on
the Burlington flyer for Chicago and points
in the east They will be at home TO their
friends Thursday, November 81, at $40
North Twenty-eighth street.
The Jewish society of the 1. O. B. u. will
celebrate Its first anniversary next Sunday
No formal programme has yet been mado
out but an attractive ono Is in preparation.
The preparatory work for the building of
the new Jewish temple at Twelfth and ID
streets is progressing finely. At q meeting
held Sunday building committee was ap.
pointed, with instructions to secure plans
and specifications and report the same 10 the
congregation for approval. This committee
is composed of Messrs. Charles Mayer, A.
Block and S. Selighson. The finance com
mittee has raised s., 900 and Is meeting with
substantial encouragement from all classes.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
CITY News and Notes.

j. W. Furguson, of Minden, was in the
city to-day, en- route for home from a trip
east.
Mrs. !. A. johnson, of Indiana, who has
been visiting her daughter Mrs. John Me-
Cotton, for week, left to-day for Broken
Bow, in response to telegram announcing
the serious illness of another daughter Mrs.
G. e. Wilkinson.
Frank Wallace a well-knowu travelling
man of This city, left to-day for Chicago TO
attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. ]. b.
Roscnbach.
Attorney Van Etten, OF Omaha, was IN the
city to-day.
men of Bird City, Kan, but formerly an old
Lincolnite is in the city, renewing Old-time
acqu ualntances.
Representative Home, Of Otoe county, was
in the city to-day.
Joe Easterday, OF Tecumseh, was at the
state house to-day delying among the books
of the state library, hunting for precedents
to prove that Tom Thurman was insane
when he committed that assault with intent
to Kill, for which he is now conhned in the
penitentiary. Joe secured a new trial at
the supreme court year ago.
Miss Lola h. Giles, sister of Mrs. l.. G..
Burr, left last night for Olympia, Wash,
Mrs DR., Layton left to-day for Los An
geIes, Cal.
Mrs G. A. Jennings, sister of Mrs. j. M,
Hoffman, left last night for Anaheim, Cal,
where she will make her future home.
Phillip Fink, prominent farmer from the
south part of the county, left this evening
for visit TO Watertown, n. Y.
General Superintendent Calvert's car
went west at noon to-day on the Broken
Bow line of the Burlington, with party OF
Lincoln sportsmen on CHICKEN hunting ex-
petition. Among the party were Tom
Benton, w. >. CARRIER, II. ID. Hathaway and
others.
gentle rain began falling last night
which was kept uD for the greater portion
of the day. Though not much water fell, IL
has laid the dust and made the city much
more presentable.
The work of registration goes on quite
slowly. The average voter does not seem
70 have Caught oun to the fact that he has
TO register. There are yet four days, VIZ:
October "A, November / and q
r. w. Clark, of Grinnell, Ia; DIR. II. A.
HolyOke and wife, of Pacific junction, and
Miss Anna Howell, of Centeryllle, Ia, were
IN the city to-day TO attend the Holyoke-
Smelling nuptials.
AT IL O'clock to-day DR.. +. l.. Holyoke,
the republican candidate fer coroner, and
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
THE democratic policy of catering

THE democratic policy of catering
TO the w-breaking elements for pOllt-
ical favor is illustrated by the repeal Of
the anti-polygamy laws in Arizona.
The vigorous enforcement OF the Ed
munds law in Utah forced many of the
followers OF Brigham Young to ay
from penitentiary term to more con-
genial haunts. Emigration north to
Idaho and south to Arizona became so
marked that laws were passed prohibit
ing polygamy, and DISTINGUISHING those
teaching or practicing it. When Ari-
zona secured democratic governor the
eight thousand Mormons in
the territory traded their influence
and votes for repeal Of the
law, and the democrats carried
out their part of the bargain. En-
couraged by this shameful fayoritism,
the Mormons hocked into the territory
aud now hold the balance OF power be-
tween the two parties. Thus they can
prevent repeal OF the repeating act
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
WE INSIST on FAIR PLAY.

There are three copies of THE BEE
sold on every train in and out of Omaha
to one copy of either of its so-called
competitors. But there would rarely be
any other Omaha paper sold by train
boys had there not been n systematic
effort to push papers that are not in de-
mand. No matter what the manager of
the news agency says about it, the fact
is notorious that travellers west of
Grand Island are nearly always told
that 1.-THE BEES have all been sold"
on the road this side. This may often
be true, but the publishers OF THE BEE
are always ready to supply the de-
mand, and they have right to
insist that this demand shall be supplied
by news agents even if it does practically
shut off other dailies that only find sale
when there are no copies of THE BEE
to be had. This is why we have given
publicity to the disclosures of a train
man who gave away the snap. The aifi-
davit disclaimer Of this fellow, denying
what he stated and re-stated in the pres
ence of two credible persons will go for
nothing. His story of the newsboy COM
bine is corroborated by travellers nearly
every day.
The practice of pushing papers
that are not wanted to the det-
riment OF THE BEE which Is in
general demand IL not confined to
the Union Pacific system. Similar
complaints reach US from the Burling-
ton and Northwestern lines. This may
not all be due to the trickery Of train
newsboys. 1t is barely possible that the
dealers are receiving rebate from
other publishers which THE BEE does
not give. But inasmuch as five cents
is charged passengers for any Omaha
| daily, they ought to have the right to
choose the paper that gives them the
most for their money. THE BEE does
not ask any special favors, but demands
fair play.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
A PHENOM COLT DEAD.
FL Rio Rey Succumbes to at Attack
OF Pneumonia.

New York, Oct. 22.-ISpecal Telegram
to The BEE. Ell Rio Rey, the sensational
two-year-old of the season and probably the
specdiest youngster of his day, died this
morning at the track of the New York Jockey
club at Westchester. The great colt has been
cared for like the infant of queen
Early last week FL Rio Rey had
a slight attack of influenza. The colt was
watched carefully, but aespite the best vet
Urinary aid the disease developed iuto pneu-
monia. FL Rio Rey (rlver king is chestnut
colt by Norfolk, dam Marion, and is a full
brother to the celebrated Emperor of Nor.
folk. The colt has started seven times this
year and has always finished in front. His
debut was made in the st. Louis brewers
stallion stakes at ST. Louis June II, and his
last race was for the Dunmow stakes, three
quarters of mile at Westchester, which he
won easily in :121s, beating, among others,
Ruperta, Gregory and Ballarat. The colts
total winnings amount to S46,S35.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

THE enormous increase in the traffic
of the country taxes the capacity of the
railroads. Every wheel is turning aud
the supply OF cars is not equal to the
demand. This unusual rush of bust
ness is not conhned to the movement OF
the crops to market, but extends to all
departments of commercial life, and is
gratifying proof of n substantial re-
vival of trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

'Billy Mahope.n says the Courier-JOurnal,
sis the Boulanger of Virginia" The Tunes
Democrat SAYS that Blanch X. Bruce Is the
Boulanger of Mississippi We have several
opinions that the Hon. James G. Blaine was
the Boulanger Of America. Yet, though each
of these gentlemen is either an adventurer
or adventurous, none of them can be justly
called Boulanger. The most distinguishing
characteristics Of Bonlanger seem.to have
been a striking lack of intellectual quality,
ABSORPTION in his own interests and a ludi-
crous seif-conceit.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
The Court House.

There is almost constant inquiry concern
ing the time when the county may be able to
get possession of its new court house An
official said to-day that it would not be ready
to occupy for fully two months yet, and that
the next term of court would have to be held
in the old rooms. He also suggested that the
county would be sure to enforce the forfeit
of $50 day which was stated in the bond.
for each and every day after September l,
1889, that the county was deprived OF the use
of the building,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

MIR. G. w. HILL, the republican can
didate for county Superintendent of
schools, should receive the un-
divided votes of every citizen regard
less OF party. Mr.. Hill is an old school
teacher and man of good executive
ability. He suffered the loss of an eye
by the hand OF drunken assassin, but
this misfortune in no wise disqualiiies
him for the performance of the duties
OF the Office. THE BEE commends him
TO the electors Of this county.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

and continue the practice OF polygamy
unmolested by territorial authority.
Governor Woffey, in his annual report
to the secretary of the interior, calls
attention to this point and urges that
congress be asked to grant relief by
annulling the repealing act. The
power lieSl with congress, and unless
action is taken on the line indicated
there is grave danger that the Mormon
law-breakers. will secure a firm foothold
in the territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
Rarnum win own the Town.

IlUNUTUI tUITI JTWTTU.
1t is gravely suggested that the newly
chosen lord mayor OF London should avail
himself of Batfum's circus performers and
menagerie for the annual civic pageant. On
very moderate terms the famous American
Snowman would, no doubt, be willing to ex-
hibit all the cars, carriages, clowns, athletes,
circus riders, horses, elephants, carnivorous
beasts, cameis, deer and other animals that
he has under his management, and the sight
would be the most extraordinary witnessed
in the London streets within the history of
the mayoraity. London, of course, would
welcome the spectacle.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

TnEcondition OF county affairs calls for
radical change in the makeup of the
county board. The republican candi-
dates, Messrs. Berlin and Smith, arc
particularly we'll qualified by business
training and character TO administers
and guard the important interests of the
county, A vote for the democratic can
didates is vote to continue the loose
and reckless methods which have
fastened horde of iobbers and schem-
ers on the county treasury.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
Started A fter Major Burke.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 22.-[ Special Telegram
to The BEE. l-Ex Treasurer Burke having
been indicted for forgery, and now being ex-
traditable, the necessary papers have been
duly prepared by the state and a special OIL
Ger sent after the alleged defaulter. Maurice
Hart, prominent tinancier, who is jointly
indicted with Burke, strongly denies any
criminal intent. lie says his transactions
were perfectly legitimate. and TO TBE BEE
representative bitterly complained of being
made the scape- goats of political malevo-
lence Rogers, the attorney general, says he
will send both Hart and Burke TO the peni-
tentiary.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

IDAHO will ratify the proposed state
constitution next month aud apply for
admission into the union. 1t is not
likely that congress will give much at
tention to the request. The mountain
locked territory must grow up with the
country before its claims can be seri-
ously considered.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
LEFT IT TO THE POPE.
The Czar Accepts the VaJic ms ArDi-
tration in the Balkan Question.

PARIS Oct. 22.-The Rome correspondent
of Figaro says that General Ignatieff has
arrived there on special mission to the
vatican. The general, the correspondent
says, bears an autograph letter from the czar
accepting the arbitration of the pope IN
the Balkan question and leaving his
holiness tree TO convoke congress or adopt
any other course which in his Judgment will
lead to the establishment of mOdus yivendi
between Russia and Austria.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
Chicago n Neck Ahead.


Chicago is making all the running in the
race for the worlds fair St. Louis IS far
second and New York bad third, while
Washington is certain to be distanced in the
first heat. The race promises to develop into
what the horse editors call ''procession''
long before the homsstretch is reached on
the final heat
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

THE example of the property owners
on West Leavenworth street in donat-
ing strip of ground to the city for
park purposes is commendable. 1t is a
strong hint to other large property
owners to take advantage of the benefits
which park improvement will confer on
the surrounding property.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
Supreme Court.

Court met this morning and transacted the
following business;
State ex rel Hocknell VS. Walichs. The
case was dismissed.
B. Il NJ K. r. X. Co. VS. White. Defend
and was given leave to file corrected trans
cript.
Russell VS. Cornish & Tibbits. Leave was
given defendant to file petition in error.
The following cases were argued and sub
mitted: Gallagher vs. Smiley, Harrington
VS. Link.
AThe case of Ellis L. Bierbower ct al VS.
John r. Miller, error from Lancaster county,
was filed to-day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

RAPID transit on street railways is a
good thing. but there are times when it
passes beyond the bounds of safety.
Eight miles an hour should be the ex-
treme limit, yet fifteen to twenty mile
speed is frequently indulged in by reck-
less motormen. The authorities should
put on the brakes aud protect the pub
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
A Stove Foundry.

Messrs. Charles +. Hatton, of Zanesvile
o., and Charles Gage, of st. Louis, repre-
senting syndicate of eastern capitalists, are
in the city to-day as guests of the board of
trade. They are being shown the city by
President Oakley, Secretary Atkinson and
others. They are here TO discuss with the
people proposition 20 locate stove foun-
dry. Rumor also says that they contemplate
putting in an incandesceDt electric light
nlnnt
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
Prohibition wh'oh Never Prohibits

Between n well regulated license sys-
tem," says the New York World, land
bogus prohibtion-for prohibition never
prohibits--every intelligent lover OF law and
morality must choose the former" That is
the argument in nutshell. There is a diff
ference of opinion as to the right of the state
TO prohibit the sale of liquor, but in the light
OF the records there ought TO be none as to
the inefficacy of prohibition as total or
even partial remedy
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
They Off II n Variety.
Rochester Herald.

They have come, the happy, careless, wig
Cling prophets. We knew they would be
here with their cracked goosebones, their
muskrat nests, wet summer, Jumping chip
munks and sun spots They predict long,
cold winter, an open winter, a wet winter, a
snowy winter, dismal winter. What COM
Portable, self-contained fellows these weather
prophets are.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
MRS. ToLLivER's TOUGH SONS
They Beat Her Badly and Drive Her
Insane.

MONTGOMERY, o., Sept 22.-tSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE IA peculiarly sad case is
that of Mrs. Craig Tolliver. wife of the no.
torous Kentucky desperado, leader in the
Rowan county feud. Since the killing of her
husband at Moorehead she has resided with
sister here. She has become hopelessly in
sane. This is almost wholly due to the con-
duct of her two sons, Joe, aged fourteen, and
BERTHE, aged eleven. Both are wild, vicious
boys. A few days ago they attacked their
mother because she attempted to correct them
and. knocking her down beat her almost TO
death. The boys will be sent to the reform
school, while Samuel Cochran, rich relative.
will provide the mother good home here
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
Nor OF Recent origin.
Siour CHv Journal,


The OMAHA BEE is uncoverlng newsboys'
combine which has been In existence for
some time to the prejudice Of THE BEE. Ac-
cording to this expose the boys push the sale
OF that paper which Will pay them for doing
SO. 1t is safe To say that this corruption is
not OF recent origin. The exposure made by
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

THE manipulators of the pork corner
in Chicago received chilling rebuke
from Judge Gresham for attempting to
use the courts TO squeeze the public.
Judge Gresham is u terror to evl-doers
of all grades.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

EN-EDIToR WEST, the Chicago Times
wrecker, proved himself man of
varied accomplishments. His fertile
Apen will probably secure him "a pro-
longed engagement on the staff of the
Joliet penitentiarY.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
State House Gnssip.

The Richardson County bank, of Falls
City, filed amended articles of Incorporation
to-day with the secretary of state.
The oath of Office of Herbert j. Dav s..
Judge OF tho Third judicial district, was file d
to-day with the secretary of state.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

THE recent haul on the finances Of
Mexico will strengthen the bonds of
sympathy between that country and
Louisiana. Both are victims of official
knaYerY.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

~a EMPEROR WILLIAM reiterates his de-
termination to maintain the peace of
Europe "by cultivating friendly rela-
tions with other powers" 1t is u sig
nidcant fact that the emperor is also
cultivating the reichstae for increased
( appropriations to strengthen the army
and navy. He will purchase peace at
any price.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23

Do NOT neglect to register, if you de-
sire to vote at the coming election. The
registrars will sit next Thursday from
D a. m. to d. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-23
THE DAILY BEE.
Sworn Statement OF Circ tion.
hNSfdsc'. ...s.-.... losOOs
GEORGE IL. TZSCHUCK.

State of Nebraska.
County of Douglas. 80
Sworn to before me and subscribed to in my
presence this 10th day OF October, A. y: 1859.
lSeal.l N. p. FELL,
Notary Public.
George II. T2schuck. being duly sworn, de-
poses and says that he Is secretary of The Bee
rubiishing Company that the actual average
daily circulation OF THE DAILY BEE for the
month OF October 1889, was 1s,Os4 copies; for
November, 1884, 1896 copies; for december,
1899 ls.sgI copies; for January, 1889. 1854 cop
les; for February, 1889, 1895 copies; for March.
iss. 1881 COPIES: for April 1859. 1850 copies;
for May. 1889, II. $50 copies for June 1882 1858
copies; for July 1888. Is, 1is copies: Ior August.
1850, 1851 copies; for September 1892 1910
copies. GEORGE B. TZsCHUCK.
sworn to before me and subs Cribed in my
presence this ith day of October, A D., 1889.
=. tSeai.l N. 7. FELL.