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Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
MAKE HASTE SLOWLY.

The submission amendment has been
railroaded through the senate by an
appliance OF the lash, aud it now re-
mains to be seen whether the lower
house will commit the state TO policy
that would prove more disastrous to
its material welfare than three
successive seasons of drought.
The experience of Iowa should
have been a warning to this state.
Prohibition has decimated her popola-
tion, de epreciated her property values,
and promoted local strife and litigation
without materially lessening the evils
Of the liquor traffic. Prohibition has
been more effectively enforced in Ne
braska under our local option laws than
it has in Iowa or Kansas
with their ironclad prohibition
city of Iowa liquor is sold as freely as
it ever has been, the laws are openly
set at defiance, and drunkenness is
more frequent than it would be under
the strict surveillance of high license
system. If the submission of prohibit
tion amendment was simply an effort
TO crafty the sentimental gush Of
parties who delude themselves with the
idea that a legislature has no right to
refuse TO submit any proposition to the
people, no objection could be raised.
But submitting the prohibition amend
ment is liable to produce very serious
consequences 1t is certain to keep
away thousands who dcslr to locate in
Nebraska, and drive away other
thousands who are already here. 1t is
certain to create want of nlidence
among capitalists in the future growth
of our cities, and will tend to paralyze
local enterprise. At the present stage,
when Nebraska is on the eve Of another
boom, such a setback would be disas-
trous to every class of our citizens. No
resolutions passed by any convention
can make it obligatory on any member
to vote for measure which he knows
will bring disaster upon the state. In
such an emergency as this it is best to
be deliberate and make haste slowly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

mechanical invention, but tprobably the crow
bar has pryer claim.--Texas Sifhngs
When some men draw themselves up to
their fool height they imagine they addle
little TO their stature. .-Yonkers Gazette.
Esculapitis began practicing medicine when
an infant, which gave rise TO the song, M.
ID. is the cradle, baby's gone. Texas slit
ings.
"Do the duty that lies nearest to YOU" as
the man said when he tackled the mince pie
before the soup had been scrved,-Dansviile
Brceze.
Paradoxical as it may seem, they say that
ChicagO's oldest settler never paid Dill in
his life without being sucd,--Somerville
journal.
Mrs. Westward, of Chicago said her hus-
band tried almost everything, but never
made money until he tried lard.-Boston
Bulletin.
1t is altogether useless to ask favor OF
happy bridegroom who is wearing the first
bosom shirt that his wife ever madc.-Somer-
VILE Journal
II Christopher Columbus had only waited
until now before discovering America, how
much bigger a discovery he would have
ade!-SOmCrvillc journal.
"Ah, Mr.. De Dood, is your face for rcntr
She langudly said and slow.
"Of course not,n he said, "but whyln She
said:
because it looks vacant, YOU know"
Washington Critic.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

THE friends of the movement for a
deep water harbor on the coast OF Texas
are having q great deal OF trouble in
congress. AS was to have been ex-
pected, the wild project, which would
cost the government millions Of dollars
beyond any present computation, is on
counterlng a strong and determined OPP
position, and the effort to engraft an ap-
preparation for it in the river and har-
Dor bill would certainly defeat that bill
in the house. The friends of the scheme
are now building ther hopes on the sem
ate, but there is probably less chance
for them there than in the house. 1t is
not good time for such impracticable
projects as this.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
FAME OF OMAHA ABROAD.
Is Such as to Secure Millions of Eng
lSh Capital.


Attorney John 4. Gathers is circulating
petition among the business men OF the city
for signatures asking the state legislature to
modify the law prohibiting nonresident
aliens from acquiring title TO real estate in
Nebraska, so as to allow them 10 become
owners of property within the corporate lin.
its of cities and towns,
81 am in hearty sympathy with the law"
said MIR Gathers, Sin so far as il applies to
real property not included within municipal
boundaries. The manifest intent of the sta.
tutc was TO prevent the acquiring OF largo
tracts of farming lands by nonresident
aliens to the exclusion of actual settlers.
Great damage to the future prosperity
of the state might occur If this
statute were not IN existence. But
It is ridiculous to suppose that any
nonresident could acquire enough real es.
tate together in any of the cities of the state
TO make him a sort of Nebraska Scully [
have letter in my possession from an Eng.
lish gentleman who owns considerable real
estate in Omaha He complains of the harm
this law is doing Omaha. Il am confident
he writes, If the law were modified as [
suggest could secure t5,OOO,OW for invest.
ment in Omaha and South Omaha during
1889, so Thoroughly are their advantages rec.
ogni1cd among British capitalists. The fame
of Omaha is abroad in England. and tho
name is as familiar in London as 1t is in Chi
cagO.'h
81 know of an instance. continued Mr. Ca
theirs, "where this law drove CAPITALISTS out
of South Omaha. Scotch syndicate was
formed to invest e500oOO in South Omaha,
but abandoned the sChome when the law was
passed"
The petition is being fully signed by bust.
ueSs mon
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
"A SCIENTISTS DEATH.
Cha rlcs Pontcz, Union Pacific Chcm-
isf- Passes Axyny

ist, Passes Away.
About Q o'clock Thursday night, in his mod
est home at No. 1904 Webster street, one OF
the most practical scientists that Omaha has
ever seen quietly drew his last breath. The
The person referred TO is Prof. Charles
Pontez, chemist for the Union Pacific rail
way for over twenty Years. He was man
profoundly versed in all the sciences, and by
his rare faculty of practically applying his
knowledge he is one of the few who have
proved bencfaCIors to mankind. 1t was
he who invented the present caissOn method
of sinking river piers for bridges, a most iu-
genious contrivance that marks era in
bridge building. The first experiment OF
this method was made by him in the SChuyl-
kill river ia Pennsylvania. 1t proved such
decided success that il was adopted by all
architects of bridges.
One great industry that owes its discovery
to him are the oil fields of Wyoming.
Through his geological knowledge
he maintained and demonstrated
that there must be oil IN that
region. AT his instigation well was sunk
and the rich oily stream that burst forth con
tirmed his assertions. At one time the pro-
fessor was very wealthy, but owing to the
treachery of persons in whom he trusted he
he lost nearly all his possessions.
Mr.. James Leonard of North Omaha who
died Thursday morning Of consumption will
be buried Sunday. Mr.. Leonard is one of
Omaha's first settlers and had reached the
advanced age of ninety eight years. His
family were all present when he passed
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
THE SUNDAY BEE.
Some OF the Interesting Features of
To-Morrow's Paper.


The bismarck Of Al Chinn.-Carp inter
views Ii Hung Chang and writes an interest
ing letter on how the great viceroy looks, acts
and talks. together with an insight into his
family affairs.
Our Northern NcighbOrS.-A former Ne
braskan gives his impressions OF Canada and
the customs of the Canucks. He draws the
conclusion that there is no prospect of peace.
able annexation as the natives are decidedly
English.
among Hc Poor and LO,oiM-A BEE re-
porter details some OF the startling scenes
and incidents witnessed during a visit among
the county charges
Life at Fort Omdhd.-How the soldier boys
at our own post live; description OF their
quarters and their duties gathered by a
civilian.
annals Of a Nebraska Torn.-Racy de-
scription of the rise of Covinpton, the Jules
burg of Nebraska. and some of the scenes of
boodshed and debauchery seen there.
Wild Hogs Lost GredtnesS-The famous
Cheyenne chief, long since supposed to have
been dead, returns to Fort Robinson and
views the battle field on which his band OF
braves was wiped out Of existence by the
United States troops.
Through Frencl,nu,,'s Eoc-Max O'Rell
tells charming, but fantastic tales of America
and Americans as he saw them on his recent
trip to the United States.
POrdeT Rirer MdSsdcre-General James S.
Brisbin relates the thrilling incidents of that
terrible slaughter. in which more lives were
sacrificed than in the famous Custer massa-
ere.
Echoes from the Ante ROOm-Full proceed
ings of the Nebraska Veteran Masons associa-
tion. together with other interesting secret So
cety events.
Shall We Spank snldrck?-t'resh and
readable extracts from the metropolitan press
on the Samoan situation.
The CIergy on the Crecle Balt-Opinions of
dozen Omaha pastors
In Omaha Social CircleS-FUll description
of the brilliant fancy dress ball and reviews
OF other social happenings of the week.
Other Features Of intereSt-The New York
Herald's cable dispatches from European CEN
ters; our own special service from the ma
tional and state capitals; all the happenings
in Nebraska and Iowa gathered by our corre-
spondents, and the brightest and most COM
plete local news.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

NEW YORK is fully aroused to the
danger Of overhead wires. During
recent storm the weight of the snow
broke the wires of the telephone and
telegraph companies, and these falling
carried down the electric light wires.
In consequence large portions of the
city were plunged in darkness and great
damage was done to telephone and tele-
graph instruments. In many places
about the city the wires sent out
shower of electric sparks flying about
the sidewalks, implying instantaneous
death to any one unfortunate enough to
come in ontact with them. A further
testimony of the perils of overhead
wires comes from ST. Paul. During the
recent fire which destroyed the opera
house Of that city, the way OF the fire.
men was barred at the cost Of valuable
time, which helped to swell the list of
losses. The testimony could be indef-
nitely multiplied, and goes to prove
that overhead wires have become
dangerous nuisance. Electric COM
panies themselves recognize the neces-
sity OF an underground service. The
cost of repairs which they are compelled
to make after such frequent breaks is
matter of no little expense. Efforts are
being made in the leading cities OF the
country to adopt a system of under
ground wires which will give the best
satisfaction, and within year the prob
lem is sure TO be solved.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
JISGLING JESTS.

If marriage is a success, divorce is a sue
cessor.-Puck.
A naval ngagement-Popping the question
at sea.-Time.
The Germans have a great deal of terri
tory, but they want Samoa. Bull
etin.
In ancient times everybody played the
Tyre. Nowadays the liar plays everybody
Merchant Traveller.
The man who never forgets peoples names
is well up in know men -clature,
acknowledgement.
The cat Is the animal to count her services
as rat-catcher as worth so much purr
annum. m.-Rochester Post Express.
Some claim that the pulley is the Oldest
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
MEN OF THE TRACK.
What They Are Doing And How They
Are Doing IL.

II is stated in railway circles that the Rock
Island and the Burlington have tied up on
division of territory, aud that this is the
reason that the Rock Island has called in its
rolling stock from Omaha and the contiguous
territory. Inquiry was made, but nothing
definite could be ascertained. 1t was learned,
however, that the demand of Himcbaugh &
Merriam for Rock Island cars has been met
by the Burlington, and this morning forty
cars of the latter were set over on the spur
tracks at the service of the grain men in
question. just what the actual deal in which
the Rock Island is supposed to be interested
is. hns not as vet been dovclOped
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Liked TO practice Here.

d. Il. McGrew, young physician who
has come west TO grow up with the country,
was arrested by Sergeant Sgwart for prac-
ticing medicine without being registered.
McGrew said he was not aware that regis
tration was required in this state; no one
had asked him to register, and he would
readily have complied with this law had he
known of its existence. Judge Berka told
him that ignorance of the law excuses no
body, and he would have to fine him S325
McGrew paid 1t, ana SAID he would register
Immediately, as he liked Omaha and pro-
posed TO stay here.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
specialCounci, Mecti,p.

A special meeting of the council has been
called for tonight for the purpose of
considering ordinances now in the committee
of the whole. Among the most important
measures to be passed upon is an ordinance
declaring certain acts unlawful and defining
certain offenses, misdemeanors and nuis-
ances, and imposing fines of the provisions
thereof Several other ordinances of no lit
tie consequence which have been slumberng
in the committee for some time will also bo
considered.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Surerintcndents Called In.

The superintendent of the Wyoming, Ne
braslsa, Colorado, Kansas and Idaho divi-
sions of the Union Pacific have been called
in, and will meet at Union Pacific headquaI-
ters tomorrow and arrange the time cards
in their divisions Superintendent Ressequie
states that nothing but matters of This kind
are to OCcuDy their attention at the meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
JURY REFORM.

1t happens as an interesting coinci-
dence that the Bar association, of
Omaha, and the legal fraternity of Chi
cago are both agitating the subject OF a
reform in the methods of selecting
iuries. 1t is also interesting to note
that the lawyers of the two cities take
somewhat similar views as to what
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Passenger and Freight Earnings.

In view of the request Of the inter state
commission, that ali railroads make separate
reports Of the passenger and freight earn
ings, meeting of the general auditors is
now being held in Chicago to devise a plan
for an accounting of the same. Erastus
Young, general auditor of the Union Pacific,
is in attendance at the meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

The second trial OF Cleary, one of the
''boodle" aldermen OF New York City,
has just been called. The great metrop-
oils sets queer example. She never
wearies OF frying the guilt out OF her
derelict officials and always keeps her
shambles full OF such fattened stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Fast Train Troubles.

AT the meeting of the general managers
of the western roads in Chicago, trouble has
arisen out Of the demand made by the Iowa
lines, that the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy take off its fast train to Denver The
latter refuses to do this unless the Union
Pacific will utake off It's fast train from
Omaha, and the Iowa lines now threaten to
cut rates to the Bluffs if the matter is not
satisfactorily adjusted
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

COUNTY CLERK ROCHE claims TO hold
in his possession the poll books and
other paraphernalia of the Legislative
election last November. The committee
on privileges and election at Lincoln is
likewise sure that it has the returns in
its keeping. There is evidently q
difference of opinion somewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

IT would be in accord with the eternal
fitness of things that the new wing to
the state asylum for the blind should be
IN rickety condition due to faulty con-
structiou. Here is field for the inves-
tigation of the committee on public
lands and buildings. But the question
may we'll be asked, what does the COM
mittec know about construction, any
wnyp
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

should be done TO bring about the de-
sired reform. AS stated in THE BEE u
few days ago, the Omaha Bar associa-
tion proposes to empower the judges of
the district court to appoint jury com
missioner, whose term Of office shall be
four years, and who shall ascertain by
visiting residences the names OF every
person qualified for jury duty. This
is TO be done once a year, and annually
there shall be published jury list for
the ensuing two years, in order that
persons claiming legal exemption may
produce proof. The service of petit
jurors will not exceed two weeks, in
stead of being appointed, rs now, for
the entire term OF court.
The bill introduced in the Illinois
legislature proceeds on the principle
that no man or set OF men whatever
should have power to say who shall and
who shall not be grand or petit
jurors. 1t provides that the judges of
each county shall appoint two jury
commissioners. one from each Of the
leading political parties, who shall
place the names of all registered and
qualified voters of the county upon
tickets, and then place the names OF
voters in each precinct in a box. shake
the box thoroughly, and draw one-tenth
of the number OF names therefrOm. This
shall be done as to each precinct in the
county separately. The names thus
drawn shall be placed in "A large box to
be known us the Jury box" which
II, Il L.. I t., 4
of the jury commissioners. The clerks
of all courts desiring jurors shall
repair to the office of the COM
missioners at the proper time,
and after the jury box has been
shaken, and in tho presence of the COM
missloners, the clerk shall draw from
the box sufficient number of names
for jury service in his court. 1t is made
the duty of the sheriff to summon the
persons thus drawn, who shall be eN-
amined by the Judge of the court rs to
exemption and qualifications. The
names of the persons accepted by the
Judge shall be placed in box in each
court, and as jurors are needed for the
actual trial of cases they shall be drawn
by the sheriff or clerk impartially from
this court room jury box. This
system, it is held, would rem
der such thing as packing a
jury impossible, and every person de-
slring tair jury trial would get il. A
! nearly similar method is provided for
selecting grand juries, but the court
may order q special grand jury to be
summoned if satisfied the ends of JUS
tice require it. No person shall be
| compelled to serve as grand or petit
| juror for more than one term in three
years. Jurors must be able to read and
write the English language, and grand
| jurors must be householders residing
with their families.
The necessity of jury reform is wild ely
recognized, the fact being the miscar-
riages of justice are largely due to the
methods Of selecting iuries which now
generally prevail. The Omaha Bar as
| sociation will do a valuable service if
| it shall secure the reform it is seeking.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Chin namen,S Penalties.

All the Cinnamon mulcted for being in
mates of an opium den have paid their S35
fine except Owen Ling. He is quarrelsome
sort of a celestial and was also fined $l2 for
breaking a teapot over fellow countryman's
head in reputed opium Joint near Mayor
Broatch's establishment on Harney street.
Ling's aggregated fines including costs,
amount to $52, as this exceeds his pile and he
has no moneyed friends among his country
men, he will board the amount out with
,Jaler Miller.
For coughs and throat troubles use
''Brown's Bronchial Ir0ch cs. ."-"They
stop an attack of my asthma cough very
promptly."-C. Falch, MEANWHILE, Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
A New Road.

Yankton, OAK, has raised 100000 for the
railroad project between Yankton and Nor
folk, Neb., and the money has been placed
in the hands OF tho agent of the English syn
dicate that is backing it up, j. Il. M Pierce.
Work on the proposed line will be com
menced in few weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

THE Omaha branch of the Oklahoma
boomers are patiently awaiting the pas
sage Of the Springer bill. They don't
propose to be tied to wagons and pulled
out of the territory like their more
ven turesome friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

THE lord mayor of London rendered a
farewell banquet to Minister Phelps,
and it would be interesting to learn
whether a seat was reserved for Lord
Sackville West or for Mr.. Murchison,
OF California
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

POSTMASTER GALLAGHER, who by
the way is jim Creighton's son-in-law,
is very fair writer but he ought not to
hide his light behind colored postal
carrier when he wants to discuss the
city hall issue. Mr.. Gallagher's very
clever appeal in behalf OF Jefferson
square loses all its force when IL ap-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

pears over, the name OF y.
r.. overslls Everybody. knows
that Overall is incapable
OF composing the letter which appeared
in the Herald over his name and it is q
spectacle that would make horse laugh
to see an able-bodied democratic official
like Gallagher standing behind the
back of colored man TO shield himself
from the missiles he expected to pro-
colo
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

If 1T be true that certain disgruntled
saloon keepers and politicians intend to
test the validity of the Omaha excise
board on constitutional grounds, they
are going to spend their money in rain
bow chasing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

:. Devaut, assistant general freight agent,
A. J. Barnard. general travelling agent OF the
Memphis & Charleston, and X $. Me.
Allister, OF the American Refrigcrator
Transit company, are guests in railway
circles in Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

THE fact that the steel rail mills of
England, France, Belgium and Ger
many have formed trust patterned
after the American idea is Hattering
tribute TO our monopolists, who have SO
long held the secret of squeezing the
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
WAGES Reduced.

All tranmen on the st. Joe & Grand
Island, aside from conductors, will suffer a
reduction in wages of from 10 to Is per cent,
commencing February |. The reports re-
ceived in this city to-day concerning the
matter, are to the effect that an eruption
among the employees is likely TO result.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

THE Douglas county delegates to the
house are getting exceedingly nervous
these days-at least those members who
hang onto the ragged edge of their
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26

THE recent drop of one cent per
pound in the price of cotton seed oil
should not necessarily make everybody
believe that lard will be sold one cent
cheaper.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
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Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
a Fever Sore Eight Years Cured

1must extend to you the thanks or one of my
customers, who has been cured, by using the
CUTICUhA REMEDIES, of an old sore caused by
a long spell of sickness or fever eight years ago.
He was so bad he WAS fearful hc would have 10
have his leg amputaJed, but Is happy to say ho
Is now entirely wel-sOund AS a dollar lie ro-
quests me to use his name. which Is III. II.
CAsON, merchant OF This place.
JOHN V. MINOR, Druggist.
GainSyOr Tenn.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Severe scaIp Disense Cured.

"A few weeks ago my wife suffered very much
from cutaneous disease OF the scalp and re-
ceiyed no relief from the various remedies she
promptly yielded TO this treatment, and In
snort while she was entirely well. There mas
been no return OF the disease and CuTICUWA
ranks No. In our estimation for diseases of tho
skin. REV. j. PRESLEY BARRETr, ID. d.,
Raleigh, N @,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
A Fourth Rate Corn Market.

TFWUIIB,
St Louis is frautically demanding that her
corn trade shall not be diverted to Chicago.
She is mistakenly graspng after the unat-
tainable Her real rival is Sioux City.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Railroad Notes.

The Atlantic express on the Union Pacific
was delayed four hours by southern conuec-
tions yesterday.
j. q. Phillippl, of the Missouri Pacific, has
returned from Lincoln.
Major J, M. Bullock. commercial agent, J.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-26
Retaliation.

The people are not naming so many babies
after Cleveland now as they were some time
ago. But Cleveland is getting even with
them to certain cxtent-he is naming no
babies after the people,