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Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
TO PUNISH THE RERdTED.

IL appears to be understood that most,
and perhaps all, OF the employees in the
pension Office whose pensions we're re-
rated will be dismissed from the SER
vice. The intention to do this is very
plainly indicated in the letter of Secre-
tary Noble to the ex-chief of the cer-
tificate division of the pension bureau,
in which he says he deems it TO the best
interest of the service that the
men who had been rerated
in the bureau should not con-
tinue there to exercise their influence
in that direction either by their pres
ence or their counsel. About thirty
persons in the Office had their pensions
rerated. Most of these mon are heads
of divisions, so if the purpose of the
secretary of the interior is carried out
there will have to be an entire reor-
ganization of the bureau.
Doubtless the very general opinion is
that there ought to be reorganization
but it is conceivable that a
sweeping dismissal OF the re-
rated officials might involve some in
justice in individual cases. 1t will
hardly be questioned that these officials
are not all equally responsible for the
reratiug business, and it is highly prob
able that some Of them are wholly inno-
cent OF any part in lnstituting this
move upon the treasury, having ac-
cepted their rerating upon the
reasonable presumption that if
those superior to them in
position did so it was with
the warrant of law. 1t is easy to un-
derstand that some Of these reratcd en-
ployes may not have given the slightest
consideration to the legal aspects of the
matter, because, the rerating having
sioner, they would most naturally as
sumo that there was authority for IT..
Under such circumstanc would it be
just to punish these persons by dismiss
ing them from the service, thus not
only depriving them of positions
in which they have proved themselves
competent and faithful, but necessarily
visiting upon them u stigma that would
follow them through life?
There will be no difference of opinion
as to the expediency of Missing those
officials who are in any degree respon-
sible for the rerating scandal. 1t is not
clear that their retention would have
any such serious consequences as
Secretary Noble suggests. II
is altogether probable that
they would not continue to exercise
their influence for policy OF rerating
Their experience in this matter has
taught them lesson they will not for
get. But it is obviously desirable that
an example be made of the men who are
responsible for the rerating scandal.
1t may not be easy to separate the
! guilty from the innocent, but in the
work Of purging the pension Office al
effort should be made to avoid doing in
| Justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
The Art OF Conversation.
Rnsinn Rildncl


We are taught in school to read and write
but how many of us are ever taught how to
talkl And II we wished to learn, where should
we seek suitable teacherl And yet, among
all the accomplishments which men ana
women possess, there is not one that can give
so much pleasure as an ability TO talk pleas
antly and entertainingly. Think how many
things go TO make up good talk, q good voice,
we'll disciplined, soft and low," one that
in IT.. Next, a well. stored mind. Next, pos
session Of the art of putting things, for it is
quite as important that YOU say thing right
as that you say the right thing. Then to
communicate information in such o way os
TO make it appear that you assume no super
iority. Wendell Phillips, who was perhaps
as delightful and charming conversations
alist as Boston ever had, would always put
it: You remember that Socrates said"
1t was harmless fiction aud a very pleasant
Dne
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 1884

gainst the white people Of the. South.
On the contrary, we would have
tho very worst to fear. Tho re-
publicans, when they had the power, con
tuition of the United States. They violated
and defied it at pleasure and under similar
circumstances would do IL again. The south.
ern people are thus constantly kept in an at
titudc of self-dcfeuse, and they are called
upon TO ask themselves whether they should
not, by every means In their power, employ
their talents in securing and maintain.
ing control Of the negroes, and thereby hold
on TO their place in the great democratic
party and their influence in national affairs
The problem is one of great interest and inn
portance, and its solution needs the utmost
wisdom and courage.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
CITY News and Notes.

The corner stone OF the St. Theresa Cath
oiic school will be laid some time next week.
The foundation is well nigh completed.
The final work of registration closed last
evening. The lists in the various wards and
precincts show total enrolment OF 4,i09
voters IL is said that this is a little less
than 65 per cent of the vote cast in tho city
last fall.
Last evening Mrs, Anne Spanden filed her
petition iD the district court. praying for "a
divorce from her husband, Anthony G.
Spanden, on the grounds of desertlou. She
also seeks restoration of ber former name,
Anna Hills, the name of her first husband.
Bishop Bonacum will start for Balti;2ore
on next Tuesday evening 10 attend the Cath
ohc centennial which will be celebrated In
that city. He will be from home about Two
weeks.
IL Is said that there has boon an irreyoca-
bic disruption IN the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Cherier of this city. In any event,
Mrs Cherier has left her husband, she says,
never more TO return. But lltua, II any
thing, ID known as TO the cause OF the
domestic infelicity in this family, They both
stood high IN social circles. MIR. Cherier is
The mead of the Cheror Directory Publish
ing company, and is quite well known IN diff
ferent cities of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
WASHINGTON JOURNALISM,
w. Il. AnDin's Lecture Before the
Omaha Press Club.

tDnana PrFSS SIuO.
Yesterday afternoon the Omaha Press
club opened its winter series of semi
monthly lectures at its room in Continental
block There were present Messrs. w. C.
Gregory, T. j. F'itzmaurlce, John Oliver, Il.
c. Craven, III. Merriam, Datus Brooks, Rob
ert Hunter, S. Go V. Griswold, E. c. Sny-
der, h. A O'Brien, w. r. Axtman, X. l.,
Eaton, A. Wakey, A. Sorenson, j. Barth,
DIR. Tempany, Thomas Cotter, A, l.. Smith
of Council bluffs; Charles Cressy and a
number of others.
The lecturer was w. f. AnnIn. and the
subject was Journalism aud Journalists in
Washington"
capital, its beauty, richness. splendor. public
buildings, newspapers, the various points OF
interest it contains and the sources whence
the newspapers OF the country obtain their
news.
1t also referred to the method employed in
obtaining intelligence by the leading Jour-
nals the class OF men employed the ability
required, the wages paid, the characteristics
Of the correspondents and the work which had
given distinction to many OF them in the
world Of literature, as well as in the domain
Of journalism.
The press gallery in the house of represen-
tatives, the men who figure IN IL, the influ-
ence they WELD and the dignity Of their cali
ing, were touched upon In a most interesting
manner, rs was also what is known as "News-
paper row. This feature was by no means
the least interesting of the lecture, in that IT
comprehended the routine duties of the busy
men, whose hours OF labor end only when
almost every other inhabitant of Washing
ton has returned to his couch.
incidentally, the gentleman gave graphic
description of dinner at the Grid Iron CLUB,
which was so full of mIcmicry and character
work as to provoke rounds Of applause.
At the close of his effort Mr.. Amin was
rendered hearty vote OF thanks.
Mex Sunday another lecture on an inter
esting subject will pc delivered under the
auspices OF the club.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
Theology and Religion.


The Presbyterian denomination appears to
be having more than an averageshare Of con-
troversies A great many Of the members
of the sect are taking sides for and against
DIR. McCosh on his change OF belief regarding
the doctrine of foreordination, others are di-
vided on the question of salvation for the
heather, and the Presbyterians OF South
Carolina are deeply agitated over certain
heretical ideas concerning the creation Of
Adam advanced by DR.. Windrow, pro-
fessor of the state university. Altogether,
the Presbyterans are having more than the
usual share OF trouble, and with no prospect
either of settling these great questions.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
COUNTRY BREszBs.
An Editorial Explanation.

IOndn U0llltV Stdr,
The boys got it on to us last Sunday, and
accused US of being on a bust, but we deny
the charge. In explanation we would state
that we had been leading single life for
about half the previous week, and on Satur-
day night started to Sand creek valley to
see the better half. just after dark, when
near John Newburn's, we came in coi'tact
with post which had been set in the road,
and after the engagement the road cart was
found 20 be considerably demoraized. The
trip was then abandoned and on Sunday
morning, though we are almost ashamed to
say it, the cart was rebuilt, and we came
into town about noon to find the better half
about ready to leave with a handsomer man.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04

THE operation of the new jury system
adopted by the two Dakotas will be
watched with considerable interest
throughout the country. 1t is the first
attempt to test in modified form the
Prussian system, which permits a
majority of n jury TO render-a verdict in
criminal cases, the punishment being
scaled from the maximum in proportion
to the number voting for the verdict.
BY the law of the DaKotas, if nine of
the twelve men agree IN any case, their
decision will be accepted as a verdict.
This is a departure in the line of reason
and common sense, which commends
itself. If this method is supplemented
by making intelligence q qualification
of jurors, it can hardly fail TO work salts
factorily.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
STATE AND TERRITORY.
Nebraska Jottjnes.

NFOFdSkh OOIttUSss
The Masons of Geneva have decided to
raise $40, 600 to build a Masonic temple.
The Ministerial association of the York
district will meet ut David City November
l3 and ID.
The Geneva Republican has changed
hands, Il. Wilkins retiring and M. V. King
assuming control.
Joseph Hare. late of the Hemingford
Guide, has started the Hall City Tin Miner
in the Black Hills.
The S75,0UO Adams county court house
bonds have been sold to Cleveland bankers
at a premium of $500.
The Ashland ladies' have started an asso-
ciation with the object Of beautfying and
improving the cemetery.
The dry goods store of jacob Schram, of
Columbus, has been closed by creditors. The
liabilities far exceed tho assets.
Harry A. Myers has retired from the ed
itorship of the Arlington Democrat, and has
been succeeded by Newton w. Preston.
There ~ no work being done on the Hast
ings gas well, which is down nearly one
thousand feet, the drill being still in the salt
bed.
The Disciples of Christ, of Hebron, will
dedicate their new 50 900 church November
TO- h. M. Rams, of Topeka, will conduct the
service.
Mice ate off two toes from the paralyzed
extremities of Bert Pennington, of Lebanon,
before the sufferer discovered the yoracious
little animals.
While temporarily deranged from the loss
of a child, Mrs. Field, of Hastings, took poi
son with suicidal intent, but prompt action
saved her life.
Miss Minnie Schell, working under the
direction of the Christian church, is organ
izing mission bands in Gage johnson and
Pawnee counties.
A chewing gum factory is to be started at
Hastings which will furnish work for from
fifteen to twenty girls and exercise for $1,000
young women's jaws.
A North Bend farmer, who has 100 acres
of potatoes says he cannot afford 10 hire
men at 81 day 10 dig them when they only
bring 10 cents bushel.
VIII Randall, an inmate. of the Seward
county poor house, wandered away week
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
GEORGE HEIMRoD is a man

and integrity, and has so proven him
self in all his business affairs as we'll as
in public life. AS O. member of the
legislature he was one of the very few
who stood up manfully from beginning
to end for Charles FL. Van Wyck. I'm
like others, who broke their pledges
under all sorts of false pretenses, he
firmly withstood all the pressure
brought to bear upon him and lived up
to his pledges without ninching. Such
men are very rare,and when they want
public position can always be trusted to
do their duty fearlessly and honorably.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
The Independ.nt Voter.

Hdrpers Weektu
independence Is simply the attitude of a
voter who uses parties instead Of suffering
them to use him. He is SO far from denying
their value or their necessity in free gov
ernmeut that he makes the utmost use of
them at every ehctien. But he does not ad-
nit that, in order to use party effectively,
voter must become it's slave. That, indeed,
is the spirit of party which honorable and
self-respecting men who use all parties Will
constantly withstand. Undoubtedly sur
render of independence Is the condition OF
official honorsfron party. But it is conceiva-
bio that from temperament or some other
reason some nep may prefer not to pay that
price. Party requires unwavering obe-
dience to all its behests. Its candidates must
be always SUPPORTED. It's measures must al
ways be advocated. The misconduct of its
chosen represeI tatives must be extenuated,
upon the ground that every man is fallible
and no parity Is perfect, but that, on the
whole, the party-ef the partisan who pleads
is very much better than the other. II is
political independence, the action of voters
who have no other object than honest and
able governmehf,T aud the enforcement of
certain policies which restrains parties from
dangerous excess Mr.. Conkling used to say
that he despised those who belonged TO a
party little. But it is such independent
Americans who make parties useful pubic
agencies.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
dency'of which would be to jeopardize
the trnde

dencyof which would be to ieopardize
the trade.
Obviously, then, a highly essential, IL
not the most important thing to be done
In order to increase our exports TO
South and Central American countries
rests with American manufacturers.
This consists in adapting themselves'to
the conditions OF the desired trade, and
1t would seem TO be clear that until
they do this neither changes in
the tariff nor enlarged transportation
facilities would accomplish much tow
ard securing us the trade of the south
ern countries. The task may not be
altogether simple and easy, but the
pluck, energy and enterprise OF our
manufacturers can be depended on to
accomplish it, however great the diff
culties, and the prize to be worked for
is so large and valuable as to warrant
any effort that may be necessary to Sc
cure IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
Iowa Items.
Clinton has a humane society.
Alpnua haa yntad xIn Oln for xvnt N,

Clinton has humane society.
Algoua has voted $40, 900 for waterworlSs.
The Alaska creamery at Alden has made
S5,OOo pounds of butter during the season of
1889.
A meeting for the organization OF state
base ball league will be held at Dcs Moines
November 25.
George McGilligan, living near Rudd, had
his hand so badly crushed in threshing
machine that amputatlon was necessary.
raid on "blind pg'' at Des Moines re.
suited IN the capture OF ten barrels and
forty-eight cases of beer and thirty jugs of
whisky.
A widow who has always borne an ire
proachable reputation has scanduized Fort
Dooge society by becoming the mother of a
strong and healthy baby.
Johnnie Vallsaner, a six.year-old Daven-
port boy, fell from a lumber pile on u picket
fence, one Of the sharp points passing
through his abdomen and producing u
wound which proved fatal.
Jack Gibbs, an old Indian trader and
fighter and a veteran of the Mexican war, is
the latest arrival AZ the soldiers home at
Marshalltown. He is seventy-sx years old,
but is as straight as an arrow.
The suit of Mrs. S. II. Turney, mother Of
the notorious Chester Turney now serving
term IN the penitentiary, against the Cedar
Rapids Republican, for $4,000 damages for
libel, has been dismissed by the court.
1t Is asserted that the man killed in the
Milwaukee wreck at Glendale was the first
regular passenger losing his life IN a rail-
road accident in the state since the Wapsie
wreck in February, 1855, period of eighteen
months.
A Muscatine justice of the peace sent n
young married man, a hard-working coal
miner, up for thirty days on the stono pilo
on charge of being intoxicated, and the
next prisoner who came before him. burly
negro tramp, who had been raising hades
around the town, was dismissed with ''se-
we're lecture"
G. II. Jewett has just reached his home in
Palo, Worth county. having been on trip
through the south, where he contracted ma
aral fever. Mr.. Jewett, when well, weighs
i59 pounds, but his present illness has
caused sad havoc with him and he now
weighs only IA. His wife. who accompan.
les him, tips the scales at ITO.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
The District Court.

The docket for the November term of the
district court which convenes November IL,
shows $50 law, 3O4 equity and 30 criminal
cases. Among the equity cases there are
fifty-one prayers for divorce. There are
also number of criminal cases that have
not been doclIeted for the reason that Infor-
matiotis have not been filed.
Clerk Siger states that the equity docket
will be called on the first day of the term,
after which the first three weeks will be de-
voted to the trial of the criminal cases. Law
cases will not be called until December ..
Dates for the leading criminal trials have
been announced. The trial Of John Taylor,
Charles Curtis and Amanda Woods for the
murder OF Ben Woods, has been set for
November l3.
The trial of Richard Ftzsimmons for the
murder of Reed at Waverly, is set for No;
vember l5.
But little hope is entertained that the fall
and winter term of the district court will be
held in the new court house.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04

n HOrrihle Crime

David A. Alderman of this city, is charged
with a horrible crime.
On the complaint of his sister, Mrs. Maggie
runod, last evening, warrant was issued
for his arrest, charging him with having
committed rape on his two little sisters,
Lille May and Auna e., aged ten and thir-
teen years respectively, and he is now in GUS
tody.
He was captured by Special Officer Bob
Brac ken at :45 last night and lodged in tho
county jail, 1t is understood that he will
have preliminary hearing before Judge
Houston some time tomorrow.
Ackerman resides at l141 street with his
father, who is laborer. For some months
past he has been serving in a subordinate
capacity about Thomas Noonan's saloon and
billiard hall on o street. Something like
year ago he experienced religion and went
into training with the Salvation army. Dur
ing short spell of piety he invaded Ne.
braska City on an evangelical crusade, but
he says the place was too tough for him
and he again fell by the wayside. 1t is SAID
that the evidence Is sufficient against him to
send him over the road
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
CLEVER WOMEN.

Mrs. "Stonewall' jackson Is writing her
husbands biography.
Mrs. Robert Goelet is said to enjoy an in
come of $500 day.
few years ago the trial of Mrs. Minnie
Wallace Walkup. of Emporia., Kan, was
the sensation of the press. She has recently
arrived in New York from trip to Europe,
and at the same time it. ID reported that to
her has been awarded pension on account
of her husband (Walkup) having been SOL
dier during the war. Ex-Governor William
Pitt Kellogg is accredited with the honor of
having influenced the granting of the pom
sion.
Mrs. Schmultz, of Hackcnsacls, N j., the
wife of the private secretary of DIR. Norvin
Green, has beaten the record of rail bird
shooters on the Hackensack meadows this
season. She hired a pusher and boat on Fri
day, and after an absence Of one hour re-
turned with fourteen birus, having missed
but one of the number raised. Several years
ago she was quite famous as an oarsman on
the Hackensack river. Mrs Schmults is an
expert swimmer and q good horsewoman.
She may be seen on the streets of Hacben-
sack ALMOST daily on a safety bicycle, which
she rides with grace, and few of the male
cyclers care TO compete with her in burst
of speed.
Archduchess Stephanie, the widow of
Grown Prince Rudolph, of Austria, is living
in strict retirement at lschl. Her suite con-
| sists of lady in waiting, q lady's maid, a
courier and two footmen. Her carriages are
simple and without crests and drawn by two
horses The only ornament which the young
widow wears is a locket on a thin, gold
chain, holding the portrait of her little
daughter, to whom she writes regularly every
| day, and who is said to bear a striking re-
semblance to Grown Prince Rudolph.
Nine. Kemplip, who is about to open a law
| school in New York, says that besides her.
| self only two women have graduated in law
| in Europe. One is lecturing in the univer-
| sity OF Bologna, Italy, and the other, the
| daughter of Belgian judge has her applica-
| ton for admission to practice now under con-
| sideration by the Belgian court authorities.
| Mrs. Louise Chandler Moulton will return
| to this country to spend the winter in Bos-
! ton, as has been her custom for many years
| Sine will leave London soon for Italy to pass
| the winter there Her friend, Miss Louise
| Imogenc Quincy, will spend the winter in
| London.
ers & Son, Lansingburg, N. Y, is probably
the oldest banker in the country, being
| ninety-nine years old.
President Harrison learned his letters
| from Henrietta r. Giesy, then Root, gov
| erness tor a year in his fathers family in
| 1888 and 1889. Mrs Giesy now lives in
| Columbus, 0.
| The Paris beauty show begins with thirty
candidates, including two English. one Irsh
| two South Americans, two from the United
States, two Russians, two Hungarlans, two
Italians, two Roumanians, five French and
| four Orientals.
DIR. Amelia b. Edwards will deliver her
| second lecture in America at Vassar college
| on November 18.
| Sir Julian Pauncefote's daughters have
blooming compilations and wear black felt
hats ana black cloth jackets.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
TIE republican candidate

THE republican candidate for school
superintendent, Mr.. George Hill, is a
; man deserving the undivided support
OF the citizens of this county. He is
thoroughly competent and worthy of
the position. The misfortune which
overlook him some years ago at Water
loo, and the fact that he has family
dependent upon him for support entities
him, more than any other candidate on
the ticket, TO u generous support.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-11-04
New Pubucations.

The Ladies Home journal, Philadelphia,
Just received, is full OF delights for the fem,
mime mind. With each succeeding publica.
tion the Journal improves. 1t is probably
the most popular paper OF its class now pub
lished.
The Photographic World, New York. for
November is at hand. II presents varied
and highly entertaining table of contents,
the most interesting feature Of which ~
probably the fac simile short hand notes OF
Leading writers of an extract from "David
Copperfielun The World is the best short
hand periodical published.
A postal dictionary, by the New York
Evening Post, Is q useful little hand book In
every Office 1t treats of postal rates, laws
and regulations for all who use the mails.
Tne information presented is invaluable. 25c.
The guide to Paris, 1889, by Albert Mar.
chand. "a Rue Perronet, Neuilly-Paris fall
booksellers) is Just what an American would
want before entering the beautiful French
capital. 25c.
Notes Of Lessons for Young Teachers, by
John Taylor, explains the essential features
Of lesson, sketches the plan OF lesson,
discusses the subjectmatter OF lesson,
gives valuable hiuts on the manner OF q
teacher, with short chapter on tact, and
shows how 10 prepare and give lesson.
Boston School Supply Co. IL mo. Cloth 5Oc'