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Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19


mitted by Upited States officer in the
performance bf Iis duty under the laws
Of the United States, and for that reason
the case is one wholly for federal au-
thority TO Investigate. The ques-
tion Of jurisdiction would therefore
seem to turn ON the point whether
Deputy Mar shal Nagle killed David s..
Terry in the performance OF his duty or
not. Judge Sawyer, OF the United
States circuit1burt, will be called upon
to determine THIS nice distinction. Con-
stitutional lawyers throughout the coun-
try will closely watch the proceedings, as
this celebrated case is likely to raise
most delicate and important questions
relating to the jurisdiction OF federal
and state authority where the two come
into conflict.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
ACese of Resemblance.

A little family matinee occurred at the
residence of John Cramer, No. 1923 U street.
So pronounced did this become that the
patrol wagon was sent for to bring in the
festive John. He heard the rumble Of the
wheels and smelled the battle afar But
when he saw the gathering of the cohorts he
thought that discretion was the better part
of valor, so he hid himself in the tall weeds
that thrive in that part of the city. The
police hunted but hunted in vain, and finally
left for the station. When he heard apain
the rumble of the wheels this time receding
iuto theedim distance, he came forth bravely
from his hiding place and again appeared on
the scene. This time be found that peace
and quiet reigned, and proceeding to the
room where his spouse reposed, he was
somewhat surprised to find another man
occupying the place where he was won't to
sleep Another matinee occurred, and again
the patrol wagon was called for. This time
john stood his ground. as the honor OF his
household was AT stake Mrs. Cramer ex-
plains that the man resembled her husband
so very much that she offered no resistance
when he climbed into bed. However, the
intruder made his escape, and John did not
have the pleasure Of getting a good look at
the man that looked like him. However,
the police took Cramsr to the station and
locked him up on the first charge that Of
disturbing the peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THERE is no reason why the Barber
Asphalt Paving company should not
keep the streets under its charge in
perfect repair as required by its con-
tract. The city has been paying the
company large sum annually for this
purpose, but the repairs have by no
means been strictly attended to and
many of our asphalt streets are in con-
sequence in poor condition. The board
of public works has determined to call
the attention of the Barber company to
all such necessary repairs and to see to
it that they are made promptly. This
is as it should be, and the only regret is
that the board of public works has de-
iayed so long in coming to this decision.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
THE RACE ISSUE IN THE SOUTH.

The riotous expressions OF popular
feeling at Atlanta, Georgia, growing
out of the appointment of q negro to a
clerkship in the postoffice, showed that
the race issue in the south is MS strong
as ever. A great deal has been said on
both sides regarding this matter, in
Guiding observations upon it by the
first assistant postmaster general.
From all this there appears to have
been nothing arbitrary or irregular in
the appointment OF the negro clerk
There were two vacancies to be
filed in the Atlanta postoffice,
and the postmaster requested
the local civil service ex-
aminers TO send him the names
Of the two persons having the
highest standing in the eligible list.
This was done, one of the persons
named being a negro. The vacancies
to be filed were in the money order
and registry Offices, and the postmaster
gave the clerkship in the latter to the
negro, on the ground that in that posi-
tion he would have little contact with
the public. But a daughter of the su-
perintendent of the registry Office was
employed there, and as it would be nee
essary for her to have business rela-
tions with the negro clerk she
promptly rendered her resignation,
which the postmaster promptly
accepted. Her father took the same
course. Thereupon a popular demon
stration by way Of protest against
the action OF the postmaster took place,
that official was burned in efiigy, and
there was such an exhibition of popular
vindictiveness as the intelligent and
respectable citizens of Atlanta ought To
be heartily ashamed of.
The Atlanta Constitution says The peo-
pie OF that city know what they are
about. There is reason to doubt this.
Certainly If their purpose is to force the
| negro clerk out OF the postOtiice, they are
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
STATE AND TERRITORY.
Nebraska Jottin rs.

NsDrHskn JOttfnG
Fairbury cigarmakers sold 1850 cigars
last month.
1t cost the sum of 81 ,4l0. 75 to take the as
sessment of Cunning county.
While playing base ball at Fairfield, Ed
Avery had his leg broken by colliding with
base runner.
The old settlers will hold a barbecue at
South Bend on the 22d and give o free dinner
to all who atteud.
Two new grain elevators are being erected
at Blue Hill to take the place of the three
recently destroyed by fire.
Willowdale farmer named Baker, while
working around threshing machine,
dropped dead from u stroke of apoplexy.
Judge Tucker. of Valentine, lost valu-
able colt the other day, the animal attempt
ing 10 jump fence and being disemboweled
on the pickets.
William Davidson. living at Elyria, Valley
county, was instantly killed one day last
week by the explosion OF q gun which a
blacksmith was repairing.
AT recent school election in Wilsonville,
Furnas county, every lady in the district
marched to the polls and voted, while the
men were relegdted to the rear.
Mrs. Shires, of Beemer, one day last week
went into closet for her hat and was some
what surprised to find large snake coied
around II. When she knocked his snakeship
to the floor and killed it, it was discovered TO
be large species OF rattle snake.
Richards Bros, living near Ashland, have
recently lost several head of cattle with the
disease known as blackleg. They claim to
have found an almost infallible remedy,
which consists in simply vacciuating the
stock with a mixture of salt and turpentine,
a spoonful of each ingredient being used to
each animal.
Frank Refs, a lunatic, escaped from the
Hastings insane asylum the other night dur
ing the watchman's absence from the sick
room, where he mad been placed in bed. The
room is in the third story. He pryed the
catch off the window, and, tying all the bed
clothes and sheets together, descended to the
ground a dilligent search was made for
HIM. He was captured by some workmen at
Prosser fifteen miles northwest, at . O'Clock
the next morning, with only a nightgown on.
he carried large club aud struggled and
fought desperately, but was finally over
powered.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Those Sewor bonds.

The city of Lincoln will be called upon to-
morrow (Monday, Aug l9,) to vote for or
against proposition to issue sec, 600 IN bonds
with which to extend the sanitary sewer sys-
TEN. The chances are that the election will
excite little interest from either side. The
friends of the proposition have taken no
pains whatever to explain to the people just
where these extensions were to be made, and
take the trouble to go and vote. But this
should be understood by all: A majority of
the votes cast being for the bonds, they will
be declared to have carried, though the total
vote is not 10 per cent of the total vote of the
city. II but 100 votes are cast at the election
and fifty-one are for the bonds, they will be
carried. So a stay at home amounts to half
a vote for the popds
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE tax levy can well be reduced by
the county commissioners as pro-
posed by. County Treasurer Bolln
without materially affecting the reve-
nues. This would reduce the total levy
to 10 As mills which would be highly
acceptable to the tax payers and leave
sufficient funds to meet necessary ex-
penses except the proposed purchase OF
new poor farm. AS there is no need OF
that luxury for the present at least, the
county commissioners have a simple
duty before them.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Snnial ScandaIs

Social scandals have been very frequent Of
late, and they have mainly been caused by a
neglect to properly observe the command
ment which says "Thou shalt not covet thy
neighbor's wife" The Webster Owen case,
reported in last Mondays Bee, is the most
prominent one which has recently come to
light, though there are number of others of
equal prominence that are liable to be sprung
on an unsuspecting public ut any time. THE
BEE office was visited this morning by
prominent German, who lives In the vicinity
of Eighth and l. streets, who declared that
that neiRhoorhood was scandal,zed bY the
actions of a Tenth street merchant and the
wife of a travelling cornicemaker who lives
In that part of the city. So bold and unblush-
ing have become their amours and liasions
that even the small boys have caught on and
are calling out rats when the merchant
appears on the scene,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

members Of congress shall be canvassed by
the legislature. Section III provides that in
cases of special elections the vote shall be
canvassed by the state board of canvassers.
Section SO defines the state oanvassing board
TO DO the governor, secretary of state, aud
itor of public accounts, treasurer and attor-
ney general, but the duties OF this board are
limited by tho same section TO canvass of
the vote cast for presidential electors, judges
Of the supreme aud district courts, and re.
gents OF the state university. The vote on
all the other state officers is TO be canvassed
by the legislature Query: Will tho legis-
lature have TO be called together 10 canvass
the vote taken TO fill this vacancy In case q
special election Is held, or can this be done
by the state board of canvassers above re-
ferred TO- whose duties are limitedl Again,
in case no special session of congress Is
called how will the congressman elect from
the Second district obtain his certificate OF
election, and obtain admission Into that
bodyl
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE recent banking law enacted by
the legislature of Nebraska is so strin-
gent in its requirements of private
banking concerns that it causes these
institutions no little trouble in evading
its provisions 10 Some have availed
themselves of the section which states
that the law shall not apply to national
banks, and obtained national charters
with which to carry on their business.
Quite a number. have not the necessary
capital to meet the requirements of the
national banking act. The act was ap-
proved only March last, but already its
salutary effects are seen through the
state.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

MAINE is ostensibly prohibition
state. During strike engaged in by
the lumbermen at Bangor few days
ago the authorities, feari ng trouble,
ordered all saloons closed. This report,
Cleaned from recent issue Of a local
paper, warrants the belief that the au-
thorities must have known the saloons
were open before the necessity OF clos
ing them arose. Prohibition does not
seem to prohibit even in Maine, where
ii has been u law for more than thirty
years.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Republican State Convention.

The republican electo:s Of the state of
Nebraska are requested to send delegates
from the several counties to meet In conven-
tion at the opera house in the city of Hast
ings, Tuesday. October 8, 1889, at s o'clock
p. M, for the purpose of placing in nomina-
ton candidates for one associate justice of
the supreme court, and for two members of
the board of regents of the state university,
and to transact such other busidess as may
be presented TO the convention.
THE APPOINTMENT
The several counties are entitled to repre-
sentation as follows. being based upon the
vote cast for Hon. George III. Hastings,
presidential elector in 1888, giving one dele
gate at large to each county, and one for
each $50 votes and the major fraction thereof
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Mamma should Spank Them.

A new wrinkle has developed in Lincoln
social circles amsng the younger class Of
young people. sAmong certain set the
habit is INDUCED OF smoking cigarettes at
evening parties A number of young girls
have distinguished themselves in this wise
at no less than two recent socials, They do
SO stealthily, of course, but the fact leaked
out and one young lady has been heard TO
remark that she could not afford to attend
any more of those parties. 1t is time for a
number Of eminently respectable mothers to
make inquiries into the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
The X. or r. Celebration.

The Lincoln knights Of Pythias are ar
ranging for big celebration on the 26th.
This is the anniversary Of the organization
of the uniform rank, and also of the first
regiment. A one and one-third rate on the
the roads has been secured. There will be q
special train to bring in the Hebron and Ge-
neva divisions. Large delegations are ex-
pected from Omaha and other parts Of the
state.
The following is an outline OF the proceed
ings Of that day:
7:l5 a. m.-Reception OF divisions upon ar.
rival of trains.
9:30-School OF instruction,
1900 m.-Dinner.
300 p. m.-School for instruction.
6:00-Supper.
7:00-Parade.
7:3O-Dress parade and march TO opera
house TO attend lecture OF Brother Rathbun.
The subordinate lodges take charge at this
point and will soon issue programme.
All the lodges of the state are invited 70
be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Vol For Foreigners 10 Femamber.
Iittsbuyg Dispatch.

The policy of this country in allowing i'm
migration from other parts Of the world
looks to the assimilation of the immigrants.
and their conversion into American citizens.
II is not for the preservation of conflicting
nationalities and the continuance of inter-
national tealouses and factions. The main
tenance Of German, Irish, Italian, Polish or
any other foreign interests in American
politics is opposed 70 the purposes OF natural
ization. The transfer Of foreign political is
sues and international iealousies is inimical
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
THE state of California has taken

THE state OF California has taken
upon itself to dispute the right OF the
federal courts to assume jurisdiction in
the case against United States Deputy
Marshal. Maggie, who shot David S. Terry.
1t is set forth by the district attorney
that, as the crime was committed in the
jurisdiction OF the state and against the
laws OF California, the prosecution OF
the trial should proceed in the state
courts. The claim is set up, however,
that the act complained of was COM
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

likely to find that they do not know
what they are about. His appointment
was properly made as required by the
civil service law, and he can only be re-
moved for cause as prescribed by the
law. II is not at all probable that the
postal authorities at Washington will
be the least bit Influenced by the blus-
ter OF Atlanta democrats, and un-
less they can be the blusterers are vast
ing their energy. But IL 1t is the aim
OF the Atlanta people to demonstrate to
the country the bitterness Of their hos
tility to the negro race, then, indeed,
they do know what they are about and
will keep up their unwarrantable as
saults upon the postmaster. He Is re-
publican and a business man, and 1t
has already been proclaimed that he
shall be ostracized socially and his bus
mess boycotted, aud doubtless this will
be done by the democratic portion OF
Atlanta. But these same democrats
will continue to receive their mail from
the postoffice and to transact with that
institution whatever postal business
they may have to do. The matter illus
trates to what lengths of folly unrea-
soning prejudice may carry people.
In further evidence Of the abiding
strength of the race issue in the south
is the account of bloody con-
flict between rival political fac
tions at Richmond, Texas. 1t is
stated that this trouble was pre-
cipitated by n member of the white fac
ton, which it is hardly necessary to ex-
plain is composed of democrats. Blood
was shed, the peaceable people of the
town terrorized and large number OF
negroes have fled the place. 1t is very
likely true as to this affair that there is
blame on both sides. The democratic
faction was doubtless we'll disposed at all
times to provoke a collision, while the
others we're very likely always ready to
accept challenge. But, none the less,
the occurrence serves to show that the
| race issue in the south is still as vital as
it has ever been, and apparently with
| no better promise OF settlement. There
is no parallel between the two cases to
which we refer, but they are contribu-
| tions to the same lesson.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

VERMONT would like few thousand
European immigrants to come and peo-
pie her worn out, abandoned hill farms.
But she isn't likely to get them while
the fertile prairies of the west invite to
fullness and plenty.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THEannual encampmento of the Grand
Army of the Republic at Kearney was
in every respect a model reunion, and
the veterans made the occasion grand
celebration,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Justice Unadorned.

A saloonkeeperl In Roslyn, Wyo, at
tempted to collect bill of 81 yesterday, and
upon the creditor claiming Inability to pay
he was shot dead in his tracks. The saloon
keeper was as promptly lynched. Justice is
swift IN Wyoming even if it is not always
poetic The law-abiding class is generally
too busy to put on frills
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE surveying party recently sent
out by the United States government to
definitely determine and establish the
Alaskan boundary, have commenced
their labors. THE BEE has a private
expedition to that country, which it
will wager will accomplish more good
and obtain more information than the
government survey.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

MAJOR PowELL's pet project will
soon be given practical test. He
hopes to prevent the annual flooding Of
the lower Mississippi valley by divert
ing part of Missouri's headwaters to the
purpose of irrigation.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
A Humane society.

For some two years the local press Of this
city has been hammering away in the hopes
of the organization of society for the pre-
ventlon of cruelty to animals. Several
efforts have been made, but so far no meet
held. A call was issued yesterday for meet
ing at Temple hall, Tuesday evening, when
1t is proposed TO organize such a society.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

Mr.. HAYES of Ohio and Mr.. Dana of
New York agree on the same flower as
a national emblem. The proper authori-
ties should no longer hesitate about
their selection.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

EX-GOVERNOR FOSTER, of Ohio, has
returned from the Sioux country with
changed ideas Of Indian oratory. He
now regards the stories of picturesque
and impassioned oratory among the
red men as pure fiction, and we'll he
may
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
City News ana Notes.

News was received yesterday from CHI
cagO that Matt Heffernen, former Buriing-
ton engineer. well known and very popular
among all classes, had met with an accident
by which he lost his right arm.
The machinery will be put In the new
West Lincoln soap works the coming week.
The ladies Of the West Lincoln Women's
Christian Temperance union are arranging
for free library and reading room,
The Atchison a. Nebraska, from Lincoih
TO Rulo, will be opaDed for business to-nior-
row. This line suffered more from the re-
cent flood than any other portion OF the Bur
lington system.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

OF the millions who visit the Paris
exposition, Thomas A. Edison and our
own Buffalo Bill, each in his way, are
the most interesting. The two men
well illustrate the extremes in the evo-
luton of American manhood.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

To THOSE parties who are agitating
movement among the liquor dealers of
Omaha IN order to test the constitution
ality of the law vesting the authority to
grant licenses in the board of fire and
police commission, our advice is-don't.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE work of the constitutional con-
vention at Helena has been completed,
and it now remains for the people Of
Montana to pass judgment upon the
draft at the election soon to take place
for its ratification.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE North Fork Fishing and Hunt
ing club pleads not guilty to the charges
brought by the people Of Johnstown
that its members are responsible for the
Conemaugh disaster. That might have
been expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

GERMAN fire underwriters are dis
cussing proposal to rate dwellings in
which there are no young children on
a lower basis than those containing
children. The above announcement
looks like scheme to rob the doctors
OF their biggest fees.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

MANY cities in the incoming states
are said to feel disappointed because
they cannot be capitals. Particularly
is this the case in North and South Da-
kota. The worst fate that can befall a
new and growing city is to become the
resort of politicians, lobbyists and bood-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE senate committee on irrigation
now on tour of investigation through
the west Is meeting with such hearty
reception from whole-souled cities well
supplied with wines and liquors. that
the members should find the subject of
irrigation both an agreeable and easy
task
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
A bad Runaway.

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael McManaman, who
live near Ceresco, came to the city Saturday
afternoon. From some cause their team be-
came frightened and ran away, throwing
them both out of the wagon. Mrs. McMan-
aman's leg was broken and Mr.. McManaman
sustained a number of painful injuries. They
were brought into the city and cared for at
the residence of Peter Joyce at S43 North
Fourteenth,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Hilarious Age.

WuShlNutOn FOSJ.
zone OF the boys" is losing it's significance
under the working Of the magic elixir. zone
OF tie old men" will presently stand as a
synonym for all that Is frlsky, hilarious
coltish and untamable.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

to the peace and prosperity Of this country.
All our foreign-born citizens should under
stand that when they take the oath OF allie
glance they become, first OF ALL American
citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

DIR. TALMAGE nit upon particularly
fitting topic-''The Sunny Side of Life
for his lecture here. Life in Omaha
is nearly all sunshine,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
More Energetic Than Accurate.


All the assaults of that blatant infidel who
edits the aesthetic sheet across the way can
not bring discredit upon the bible or tarnish
the fair name of it's author, Thomas Jeffer-
son,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE Turner's of Nebraska may we'll
feel satisfied with the success of their
first annual funniest, just celebrated at
Fremont
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
city Election Precincts.

An ordinance recently passed by the city
council provides for two voting precincts In
each of the First, Third and Fourth wards.
The First ward is divided on Il street. the
Third on Vine street and the Fourth on Six
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE Virginia democrats have de-
clared in favor of pensions for Confed-
crate soldiers, but the country may rest
easy.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

It's recommen ded that no proxies be ad-
mitted to the convention except such as are
held by persons residing in the counties from
which proxies are given.
L. ID. RICHARDS, Chairman.
WALT. M. SEKLY, Secretary,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

OMAHA turner's have gone to Fre-
mont to compete for honors at the an
nual tournament. 1t is not asking too
much that they bring home the best
DriZes
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19
Twin Relics.
New York Tribune

NeD FOTH ITIDNne.
The duello and prize-fghting are twin rel
les of barbarism. Governors OF southern
states, do your utmost to suppress both
nuisances
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-19

THE greatest Snowman since Barnum
is Boulanger.