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Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
DEPOT OR NO DEPOT.

Boston, Sept. 19.-To the Editor of The
BEE: The Union Pacltc railroad company,
through its president, Mr.. Adams, has given
10 Omaha the conditions on which it will
build union depot, and which, we under -
stand, are final with his company, VIZ: That
viaduct, as they have planned, be built
over the Tenth street crossing-ths being
an absolute necessity for the union depot
and that the city pay for it. Omaha's past
negotiations with the company for good
depot facilities fer the rapidly growing city,
and the Indifference with which the Union
Pacific company has invariably treated every
effort of the citizens to secure tn cir just
rights and the fuliillment of contracts with
the road, on account of which Omaha
has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars
all this is past history familiar to US all. Let
us now look to the future. A union depot is
guaranteed to be built Immediately and
the Iowa roads have agreed
with the Union Pacific to come over
and occupy it jointly so says
Mr.. Adams a good authority. But all this
is conditional that Omaha will pay for the
viaduct. This proposition should be ac-
cepted ut once and the work commenced
without further delay, so that the advantages
may be secured without longer waiting.
This will give renewed impetus to every
business interest of the city, and enhance
the value of every foot of property within
the city limits. The amount asked for Is in
significant compared to the advantages
Omaha will derive from the improvements.
There can be no two sides to this question.
Omaha has been humiliated long enough by
the unsightly "Old Cowshed" that for
these long years has given every stranger
merely passing through such an unfavorable
impression Of Omaha. Secure the union
depot, and az quickly as possible. The un-
dersigned, among the heaviest taxpayers of
Omaha, urge this upon the citizens. Yours
truly, b. +. SMITH AND BROTHER.
This letter hits the nail squarely on
the head. 1t is not for us at this time
to carp and cavll about the bad faith
shown by the Union Pacific in depriv-
ing Omaha of union depot facilities.
Nor would it avail us anything TO resent
the demand of its managers for bonus
to pay them back for the cost OF the
Tenth street viaduct. The problem
that confronts our citizens is-depot or
no depot? 1t is we'll known that the
Smith Brothers, of Boston, haYe an
in vestment in real estate in
Omaha that exceeds a million
dollars in value. They own some. of
the best business blocks in this city,
and it stands to reason that they would
not want to pay additional taxes unless
they see clearly that it is to their bene-
fit. In years gone by they have been
most adverse to Union Pacific aggres-
sion and always outs spoken in denuncia-
tion of its shabby treatment of Omaha.
Their conclusions with regard to the
depot and viaduct project are there,
fore worthy of consideration by our
taxpayers and property owners.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

that is practiced by that concern on its
patrons daps not concern THE BEE, it
does seem tpius that some respect is due
to the pbhssion. From one end
OF the year to the other it
is grand larceny and petit larceny,
counterfeithg and passing spurious
currency. Afucles clipped bodily from
other papers are palmed off rs original,
and ssociktdi press dispatches are
published as specials. In fact every
thing that comes by wire, and a good
deal that does not come by wire is
headed special to the World Herald"
And when the double-ender g cts badly
scooped on local news in the afternoon
the report is sandwiched with other
news in next mornings issue, under the
convenient heading, "from last nights
edition." The most amusing thing
about this wholesale piracy is the peri
odic interview with the crowned heads
OF Europe that the Especial representa-
tive" Of the Mammoth Consolidated
cables specially to 1T, and the cool au-
dacity with which these so-called in
terviews are dlshed up as exclusive
when the same thing appears on the
same day in about two hundred other
dailies. There is nothing like doing a
very big business on Il very small
amount of capital.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

across Stone river acres upon acres Of small
IN "' the o''s National eS Cemetery our enclosed S
by. a stone wall. A shrill whistle
and we are in Murfreosboro, where had
lived In the carly summer of 1859. The old
station IN which my Office was then located is
gone, and In its place handsome stone
trimmed brick, with commodious waiting
rooms, elegantly furnished with plust-seatcd
chairs aud sofas. These rather superb
fixtures are doubtless testimonial ON the
part of the president of the road to his old
friends ana the town in which lie spent the
Dest part OF his life.
Murfreesboro has not changed very much,
IL could Judge at the distance from tho
depot. Her most conspicuous building, the
court house, built IN my time, and upon tho
walls OF which had seen negro slave girls
carrying the hod up high ladder, was still
there in its old grandeur.
On we went--ovor the Cumberland range
TO Tullahoma ana Decherd. 1t was pitch
dark when we reached Anderson,
The next station is Stevenson" SAID l,
stepping on the platform.
MOP shouted tho brakeman, "Bass' Sta.
ton is between here and Stevenson"
THAT'S new stationr r said l.
mot by good deal" was the reply. "lt
has been here ever since the road was
built.n
"But know BETTER" SAID 1, "it was not
here when was on the road"
well. have been on the road fifteen
years and Bass station was here long before
thatn
"Well," said I, that's nothing. was the
operator at Stevenson, on this road, thirty
years ago."
"rhen," exclaimed tall young man, who
stood on the platform, your name must be
Rosewater :"
"rhats my name. sir"
~ reckoned IL must be- | heard my father
talk about YOU, aud the controversy you had
with Jetf DAVIS over tho speech he made
down at Stevenson, when the war broke out.
Father was there and he heard it, aud said
you waa right "
Evidently this young mans father was
one of the union mountalneers who took such
an active part against secession at the out
break of the war.
Before / had time TO ask him another
question or even his namo the train pulled
out. E. RosEwATER
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
A CATHOLIC CENTEN AIRY.

The centenary of the establishment OF
the Catholic hierarchy in the United
States will be commemorated in Balti-
more on the second Monday in Novem-
ber, at which time Catholic congress
will convene in that city. The occasion
will be a noteworthy one in ecclesias-
tical circles. II is the first assemblage
of the kind ever attempted by the Cath
olics of this country, and its delibera-
tions will be watched with keen inter-
est, not only by members of that church,
but by all interested in the progress of
christianity.
The first Catholic bishop of this
country was Rev. John Carroll, of
Maryland, a nephew OF Charles Car
roll, one of the famous signers OF the
Declaration of Independence. 1t
is significant fact that his successors
in office, down to the present primate
OF the church, Cardinal James Gibbons,
imbibed the zeal and love of liberty
which characterized the CAROLS. The
public utterances OF Cardinal Gibbons
show him to be man OF broad patriot
ism, a staunch advocate OF liberty, and
an uniinching friend OF the struggling
masses. His sentiments are in accord
with the advanced spirit OF the age, es-
pecially on questions affecting the
moral and material welfare OF the people.
This fact was demonstrated recently
when he Interceded at Rome in favor OF
labor organizations. His voice is the
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
AN ART SCHOOL IN OMAHA.

There Is q growing sentiment in
Omaha fav orable to the establishment
OF an art school. Since the organiza-
tiou, about a year ago, OF the Western
Art association, there has been a not
able increase Of popular interest in art
culture, greatly aided aud stimulated
by the generosity OF Mr.. Lininger, the
president of the association, in throw
ing open his fine gallery to the inspec-
tion OF the public. Many of our citizens
whose taste in matters OF art has
been cultivated in older communi-
ties, have became strongly impressed
with tho conviction that Omaha should
have school Of art, and they are man
ifestiug a dis position TO take hold of the
matter and carry il to successful con-
summation.
There is the wealth, liberality and
spirit in Omaha TO accomplish this laud-
able object if it be properly enlisted,
and it is certainly one in every way
worthy OF the attention and interest of
our best citizens. 1t is not neces-
sary to enlarge upon the
value OF a properly conducted
art school to the community as means
of popular culture. This is fully appre-
ciated by all who take any interest In
the matter. AS to the question whether
such school could be made a success,
the answer woud d depend very largely
upon the character Of its management.
We do not think it at all doubtful that
a properly conducted art school, pro-
vided with thoroughly competent in
structors, could be made self
sustaining from the start. And
the enterprise should not be un-
dertaken except with the understand
ing that the school shall be equal in
character, within its necessary limita-
tlons, to any in the country.
The present is regarded by those in
terested in the matter as au opportune
time to take the preliminary steps for
establishing an art school in Omaha,
and a number of the friends of the pro-
ject have been invited to meet at the
residence of Mr.. Lininger tomorrow
evening for an interchange of views as
to the course that should be adopted. 1t
is to be hoped n general and earnest in
terest will be manifested, and that the
movement for school Of art in Omaha
will take shape at once and be carried
to successful conclusion.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Autumn.


With shy brown eyes she comes again
With hair sunny silken skein,
AS full of light as golden rod;
Love in her voice, love in her nod.
She treads 80 softly no one knows
The time she comes, the time she goes.
The grass is brown. the leaves begin
Their gold and crimson dyes to win.
Each cricket sings as loud as ten
To drown the noisy locust, when
You come, o maid, to bid us cry,
To summer sweet long good.by.
And when you go the leaves are gone;
The aster's farewell scent is tiown;
Poor Cupid puts away his wings,
And close TO cozy corners clings.
The rude wind ushers with shout,
The winter in, the autumn out.
There's sadness in her shy brown eyes,
Though gay her gown with tawny dyes /;
loves in her voice, but telling most
OF one whose loved, but loved and lost.
She treads 80 softly no one knows,
The time sue comes, the time she goes.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

A PROMPT conviction and sentence to
two years Imprisonment for the at
tempted murder of her servant will
have tendency to convince Mrs. Eva
Ray Hamilton and others that Jersey
Justice" is not. the same kind that gov
erps various other parts of this country.
In this and other sections of the west a
woman has only to make up her mind
what crime she desires to commit, and
then commit it. Able lawyers stand
ready to offer their sympathetic serv-
ices at merely nominal fee. In
ninety-nine cases in a hundred she will
be acquitted amidst cheers and tears
and receive the homage of a sensation
loving community.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
ON THE SIDE.

The unanimous sentiment regarding tho
motor bridge line fare seems to be about q
five-centiment.
The Sity authorities should create a new
office the holder of which will be known as
the royal keeper OF the peanant. His duties
will be to keep the dust off that interesting
trophy and exhibit it to distinguished
visitors.
II the international congress could have
only seen the Omaha nine play ball, our
reputation as the best western city would
have been fully established.
III the bridge motor line
Wants to do something fine
That greatly its patrons Will tickle,
1t should not refuse
To promptly reduce
It's ten-ceut fare down TO nickel.
The weather prOgnosticators who are now
vigorously predicting an unusually cold
winter are supposed 10 be in the employ
of coal dealers. A cold winter is bad
enough, but TO be frightened with it several
months in advance OF its coming Is even
worse.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

OMAHA might emulate the example
OF Chicago in appointing some one to
see that poor children attend school.
In Chicago it is thought that 10000
children will be found who have not
clothing suitable to wear to school, and
whose parents declare they are too poor
to supply them. In Omaha the number
of such Is comparatively small, but, no
doubt, there are a good many cases that
should be looked after. A slight pres
ent gain is a much greater future loss
where the children Of the poor are kept
from school for financial reasons. The
welfare ofthe government depends upon
the intelligence of the people. A full
school attendance is future aid to law
and order.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

seven1 thousand OF this sum, and the
building is far from being completed.
The estimates in sight and the incident
ais will run the total up to one hundred
and seveuty-five thousand dollars. This
is reasonable estimate, and Is more
likely to be exceeded than reduced.
A more disgraceful record OF Official
recklessness has never before been pre-
sented to the people of Douglas county.
1t is willful and criminal waste OF
public money. The commissioners can
not be accused OF ignorance in the mat
ter. They knowingly permitted and
sanctioned the robbery. From the in
ception of the job to the present time
the majority OF the board stood by the
greedy and incompetent contractors,
approved estimates and paid out
money on inferior work, aud al
lowed the iobbers to draw on the treas
prudence. II the commissioners
are not interested in protecting
the contractors, they have shown them
selves shamefully Incompetent to pro-
tect the interests Of tho public.
What has the county to show for the
expenditure of one hundred and twelve
thousand dollarsp A ramshackle struc-
ture of inferior material, propped up to
prevent its falling OF its own weight.
The whole job is disgrace to the
county, a crumbling monument to Off
cial neglect and public means recklessly
squau6ered.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
THE movement for fat stock show in

THE movement for a fat stock show in
Omaha this fall should receive substan-
tial encouragement from our people.
Omaha is in the center of the stock
raising region. possessing the third
market of the country, surrounded by a
terrlJory abundantly supplied with
graded herds to make an exhibit of the
kind a success. Nebraska and Iowa
stockmen have in the last few years
made wonderful strides in raising and
procuring improved stock, and if proper
inducements are offered they would con-
tribute largely to the success of fat
stock show in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

voice OF the church in this country, and
his energetic action and advocacy in
this instance placed the Catholic chu rch
in an advanced position rs q supporter
and friend of workingmen.
The scope and personnel OF
the congress insure distin-
guished assemblage of laymen and
cierics. A wide range of topics will be
discussed by the learned men of the
church, including education, temper
ance, various theological questions, the
Catholic press, charities, the work of
women and children in the industrial
world, and the relations Of capital and
labor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

THE party without an organ in Ne
braska displays admirable courage and
self-sacrifice in 'getung together"
The meeting of the state central COM
mittee in Omaha was not altogether a
melancholy assemblage. What it
lacked in numerical strength 1t made
up in uhrestrained enthusiasm. The
sombre trappings of woe were relieved
by sprightly sprays of bourbon from the
country. Out Of seventy-eight counties
in the state, four plucked up courage
and means sufficient to send five dele
gates to Omaha. Such remarkable zeal
deserves To be embalmed with the
records of the defunct greenback party.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Too Many Fos lis.

Hastings Ncbrdskdn.
Omaha is all right and typical city of true
western pluck and energy when she gets the
notion, but she seems to fall into state Of
lethargy occasionally that takes great deal
of duuble.leaded newspaper talk to break.
This particular kind of hot shot is now beng
fired off by the press of the city to organize
some movement for the proper reception of
the foreign delegates to the international
congress. Omaha seems handicapped by
lot of old fossils who have survived gener-
alton entirely too slow for the spirit of the
present age.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
A Champion OF the Sex.
IrIo..s.l.. I'LL. If..s...

"Don't let that bowling idiot across the
street." roars a southwestern contemporary,
dare 10 insinuate that we hold in other but
tenderest regard the sweet girls of the
south. We have had several erandmothers,
one dear mother and two step-mothers,
eight sisters, twenty-eight sweethearts and
three wives, all native and to the manor
born. Don't let that bowling idiot accuse US
of disloyalty."
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

A SCHEME is on foot to establish a
line of transportation between Omaha
and Central and South America. The
benefits those countries would derive
from sucn an arrangement ought to be
very apparent to Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Kearney Setting the Pace.

ST, LOUIS LtOHe-DGTnDcfdt.
Nebraska is not generally regarded a. q
cotton growing state, but such u large q, ,u-
tty of cotton has been raised In it = at q
company is erecting mill at Kearn ", in
order that the profits on the manufacture
may be kept within the state. The ,roiect
will be watched with interest by other states
hitherto regarded as shut out of the cotton
business by climatic influences
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
CRIMINAL ExTRAYAGANC

The statement prepared by County
Auditor Evans regarding the present
aud prospective cost OF the new hospital
presents shameful exhibit OF official
extravaganza. The original contract
price for the building complete was one
hundred and twenty thousand dollars.
The county has alrea dy paid out within
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
showed What she Gould DO.

The Omaha exposition showed what
Omaha can do when she really wants to
spread herself The fair loomei up beside
it like fence post beside the Eiffel tower.
AS an advertising scheme the thing was
success. Any one wanting anything from n
cedar toothpick to steam engine, had
but to look through the various exhibits till
he found the article of his hearts desire. OF
a verify the exp osition exposed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

THE country stands in need of man
who is able to invent an absolutely safe
insulating material which will do away
with the constantly increasing danger
from overhead wires. Nearly every day
records the death of some person
through carelessly handling electric
wires and the number OF these accidents
is constantly increasing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
THE DAILY Rec.


u NEOTtUU Ib' IH5VIIVN'tN. :
Sworn to before me and subscribed to in my
presence this 2lst day OF September. A. ID. 1882
lSeal.l N. Z. FELL Notary Public.
State of Nebraska
County of Douglas ss
George B. Tzschuck, being duly sworn, de-
roses 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 September. 1928, II. l5i copies; for Oc-
tober 1888. ls,0s4 copies; for November, 1883. lS-
sS6 copies: for December. 1888 1S.22l copies; rol
January. 1889. 1s,f74 copies for February. 1889,
1895 copies for March, 1889. 1884 copies; for
copies; for June. lss9 ls,S5s. copies; for July.
1sSg. 1si3s copies; for August, 1889. 1851 copies.
GEo b. T2SCHUCK.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 3ist day of August, A. d.. 1889.
SEAL. N. =. FELL, Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

MAJOR MERRILL, who was likely to
succeed Tanner as commissioner of pen
sions, is reported to have talked him
self out of the position before he got
into it. He has been speaking very
freely to newspaper reporters, and the
president, tits said, fears he would go
the way OF his predecessor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

THE American exhibit at Paris is
greater than that of any other foreign
nation, particularly that important part
of it presided over by Nebraska's Hon.
William Cody. While other exhibits
have won admiration, his has won big,
cold, hard dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

THE foreign capitalist who has at
tempted to corner the American cotton
market has undertaken to stretch his
blanket little further than it will go.
The mill owners and their employees
have agreed on joint action that will
defeat the combine and the would-be
monopolist will be left with his hauds
uncomfortably full OF cotton.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

THE Chicago newspapers which are
bravely endeavoring to have the sa-
looms closed on Sunday will on to-day
have another opportunity to see how
much progress they have not made.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
AS OTHERS SEE US.
when Omaha is Nebraska.

htUHtU EHTCFDTlSC.
Omaha has been some time about IL, but
has AZ last made up her mind to entertain the
South American delegates in becoming style
1t is strange that the metropolis of Nebraska
should be so slow to act upon matter affect.
ing her reputation for hospitality and enter
prise as this does. Omaha ought to feel that
she is not only Omaha, but Nebraska on such
occasions. She should be the first to come
forward and do the handsome thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

WHAT has become of the Behring sea
troubles? The war editors who have
just gotten their pencils sharpened to
enter the sangulnary fray, are likely to
be out of winters job unless hostilities
are resumed soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
A Laborious Undertaking.


In the account Of the floods and landslides
in Japan the statement is made that a cor
respondent made his way laboriously
over the ruins of the towns OF Nagatono-
mura, Tanisemura, Uyenclkemura and Hay
ashimura, along the course of the river
Totsugawawoc He did not have half 80 hard
a time of it as the man will who reads this
paragraph out loud.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Lincoln Courier.

Ll4cOH courier.
THE OMAHA BEE trains heavy editorial
on base ball and tells US that the game is
''now" regarded with favor by all classes
OF course it glories in the success of the
Omahas. But wait until next year. If the
team doesn't keep up its pace the howl that
will go up from Omaha will be heard in Chi
cago. That is serious objection to winning
the pennant in n MINOR league,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

OUR enterprising contemporary, the
Herald World, can hardly lay claim to a
patent right on the proposition to in-
duce the American Bankers associa-
City to Omaha. That proposition was
canvassed by Omaha bankers more
than two weeks ago, before the editor
of that sheet had ever thought of it.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

The new steel protected cruiser,
Chicago, the largest of the four vessels
built by John Roach, has been tried and
her speed surprised everyone. If there
is really anything in a name the Chi
cago couldn't be otherwise than unusu-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Henri's Little Fling.

IDutSUNtS DOUtV-Jo"Huts
Bishop Newman must have partaken too
freely of Omaha refreshments before he be-
gan his remarks on Southern matters.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
me tee on tue ira,n,

There is no excuse for failure TO get THE BEE
on the trains. An newsuealers have been noti-
tied to carry full supply. Travellers VINO want
THE BE and can't get IL on trains where other
Omaha p1 pers are carried are requested TO no
tify THE BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Correspondents We're Too Previous.
Cbjr1no Mems

WE'LL Judge Croft Of Omaha, has been ap-
pointed commissioner of the general land
office, so the Washington correspondents
who said that ex-Congress man Thomas was
dead sure of that position will have to try at
least once more TO find something for that
gentleman.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Asleepin ST, Louis.

81 LOuS ReDu6ttc.
Some of the subcommittee app ointed to
canvass their respective lines of trade for
subscriptions to the worlds fair guarantee
fund seem to be asleep. 1t is time to wake
up and get to work
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Short Stage Waits in Hayti.
ChiCdgO Nc,Us.

Another revolution is predicted in Hayti
although General Hippoyte has not yet fin
ished unpacking his carpet bag in the blue
room of the palace.