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Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
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Another mile post has been passed,
this day. in the eventful career of THE
BEE. We enter upon our nineteenth
year under the most promising auspices.
Standing in the front rank of American
journalism and without competitor in
tho section commercially tributary to
Omaha, TIE BEE looks to the future
with confidence and well-grounded hope.
Under the most adverse circum-
stances, and with very limited means at
it's comman d, obstacles that seemed in
surmountable have been overcome in
the years gone by. With popular con-
fidence firmly established, and resources
that enable it to cope with all who may
enter the SITS in its field, THE BEE can
hardly fail to hold the position it has
gained after the most unequal of strug-
giles.
The true source OF THE BEES mar
velous success is by no means to be
traced merely to energy, industry, per-
severence and well-directed manage
mont. Integrity OF purpose and fearless
battling for the right, as it was able to
see the right, have constituted
its impregn able strength. In all
the battles THE BEE has fought
during the eighteen years of its
existence, its aim has been to voice the
sentiment of the people, untrammeled
by the seductive influences of power
and pelf, and undismayed by threats
from corporate monopolies or potential
| political leaders.
1t is this fearless and unconquerable
| independence that has made THE BEE
| respected, influential and prosperous.
In the future, as in the past,
THE BEE will continue to advo-
cate whatever it believes to be In the
| interest and for the welfare of the
masses. Hereafter, as heretofore. it
will voice the hopes and wishes of the
| industrial and producing classes. Its
monumental building is no link be-
tween it and the purse proud shoddy
and would-be American aristocrat. 1t
will recognize no title of nobility In
| man or woman unless it be the nobility
of deeds performed in the interest of Il
common humanity, and efforts to i'm
prove the condition of mankind and ele-
vate the race.
The weak, the humble and oppressed
will never appeal in vain through its
columns from the aggressions Of greedy
wealth, the exactions of powerful mo-
nopolies and the selfish demands of au-
tocrat and plutocrat.
AS a newspaper, THE BEE will not be
content to stand still while contempo-
raries are making desperate efforts to
climb to its level. 1t proposes to excel
and keep on improving. Grateful for
the liberal patronage it has enjoyed, it
will exert all the ability and means at
its command in building up Omaha
and Nebraska, and the region tributary
to this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
sTATE, AND TERRITORY.
Nebraska Jottings.

The graduates of the Auourn high school
have formed an alumni association.
The Seward Methodists have commenced
work on their new church edlfce, TO cost
$4,000.
Several fine Percheron stations have died
at Bennett recently from Inflammation Of the
bowels.
G. w. Wilkinson, treasurer of Dakota
county, jumped from buggy the other day
aud broke has leg.
The Kearney Enterprise has abandoned
printing a Monday paper, and in its stead
now issues on Sunday.
A grand programme is being arranged for
the Cheyenne county fair which will be held
at Sidney, September 49, 10 and 20.
Fairfield business men have organized a
board of trade elected a full set of officers
and adopted a constitution and bylaws.
Prospecting for coal has begun in earnest
at Fairbury, diamond drill having arrived
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
HOME FOR MAsONs.
1t Will BE Erected by the Craft in
Omaha.

Omaha.
The committee on the location OF Ma
sonic home met Monday evening to discuss
the question. The interest was great and
the rivalry intense.
Judge Post, of York. announced the can
d.dacy of that village for the location, claim
ing for il every advantage and charged mer-
cenary motives against the advocates OF all
other cities.
Finally the mattar was put TO vote, but
when the first name was called, Post was
again on his feet, and challenged the voter
on the ground that ne had not
paid for his stock. He held that no person
ia the meeting who had not paid the cash for
their stock should be permitted TO cast
ballot on the question Of location. The chair
overruled this on the ground that all the
stockholders had paid for the stock In
promissory notes and that If Judge Post was
sustained the meeting would be AZ an end.
Post appealed from the decision Of the chair,
but the officer refused to entertain the
appeal. The judge then gave notice that he
would present the matter 10 the grand
lodge.
Finally, some time after midnight, Judge
Post subsidized and Omaha was chosen as the
site for the home by the following vote:
Omaha, 1856; Plattsmouth, 2l; York, u.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

TIE recent Indian scare report ed
from Minnesota in which the Chippe-
was were sand to have left their reser-
walton on a scalping raid turns out to be
fabrication out of whole cloth. The
truth of the matter is that one white
man out of a party of seven was injured
by a drunken Indian, and the attack
was made by the indians in defending
their property. Whatever may be the
merits of the Indian question, it can
not be denied that white spectators,
timber and land thieves who encroach
upon the reservations, as well as un-
scrupulous men who sell whisky to
these savnges, are largely responsible
for the outbreaks that occur from time
to time. it-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

The members of the a. o. u. w. were
rendered an informal reception at the Mil
lard hotel last evening, by ladies' of this and
other cities, who are interested in the order.
About hundred persons were present in
the hotel parlors, and the evening hours
were pleasantly spent in conversation and
music.
During the day the members of the order
were driven around the city in carriages and
shown the various points of interest. 10
day they will visit South Omaha and see the
sights of that city.
The session of the grand lodge to-day will
be devoted principally to the consideration of
the report of the finance committee, the COM
mittee on vital statistics and The supreme
lodge relief board
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
EVOLUTION OF THE NEWsPA PER


In the marvellous progress of every
department of human activity during
the past thirty years the advance of the
newspaper is not the least notable fea
ture. AS IL political and social power,
as Il public instructor, as u conservator
of the interests and welfare of the peo-
pie, and as a force in every channel Of
the worlds affairs, the newspaper has
been steadily moving onward and up
ward. Taking its rightful place us the
leader of enlightened progress, it has
utilized every aid and facility which
could help it in its great work,
stimulating the genius of invention
to find new and superior means
with which to facilitate its enterprise
and increase its usefulness. To its de-
mands the great improvements in tele-
graphy are largely due. Its require
ments made necessary the production
of machinery employing many millions
OF capital and an army of labor. In the
various departments and wide ramltica-
tions of its service it gives employment
to thousands OF writer's, skilled artisans
and others, affording an overwhelming
field for those who have the ability to
perform the duties required of them.
In order to appreciate the evolution
Of the newspaper one must see in con-
trast the best journals of thirty years
ago with the best of to-day. Before the
war of the rebellion, which powerfully
stimulated the news-getting enterprise
of the newspapers, the best journals of
the country were dreary and provincial
as compared with those OF to-day. The
foremost metropolitan papers did not
employ staff of writer's as numerous as
that of THE BEE at this time. Very
little attention was given to other than
local news, and even this was recorded
with no such care and completeness as
it is at present. Political affairs en-
crossed most Of the attention of the edi-
tors of that period, and the reliance of
the newspaper for success was upon
its editorial opinions rather than
upon its charcter as purveyor of gem
eral news. There were a few journal
lists, notably James Gordon Bennett,
who saw the value of news in making a
newspaper, and utilized all the limited
facilities at command in getting news,
but generally the editors of thirty years
ago gave themselves very little concern
on this score. If the news could be had
onveniently and inexpensively it was
used, and in most cases its value was
not diminished materially by age. The
journalists of that day, with few eX-
ceptions, were content to give
their readers liberal supply
OF editorial opinions on political
affairs and to rely upon these for
the support of their papers. Those
who read the recently published inter
esting series of letters written from
Washington in 1856 by Horace Greeley
| TO Charles A. Dana, then managing
| editor of the New York Tribune, OBJ
tanned very correct l lea of the pre-
cedence that was gi' en- to political over
all other classes of news. Mr.. Dana,
| while by no means undertaking politi-
| cal intelligence, had some regard for
other kinds of news, while Mr.. Greeley
thought little of anything that was not
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
A SITTING COMMITTEE.
1t is Directing its Attention to all
City Officers.

1t is Directing its Attention to all
City Officers.
The disclosures in Mondays BEE, re-
garding the investigation in the May reports
of Captain Wood, clerk of the police court,
were a surprise to all that gentleman S
friends.
The committee, however, is still at work.
looking for further proof, which they will
adduce before the council this evening.
1t has almost finished the examination into
the receipts for the present month, but no ne
of the members could be induced to divulge
what shortage, if any, had been discovered.
The note of warning sounded Monday
seems to have startled Il number of city
officials and their friends and unusual activ-
ity has been displayed in making ready for
an examination.
officer who receives money in the discharge
of his duty will be compelled to submit his
books for inspection 1t IS stated also that
the system of letting paving contracts will
be investigated.
'If such should be the case,n said well
known citizen, "a great deal of good might
be effected. The committee must be Il
sharp one however. because some of the
most oily ana cunning mortals
paving Contracts. W If the S committee
is sharp enough it will be able to discover
which of the board members have sold them
selves to these combines. 1t will discover
rotten characters as well as rotten pave
ments.n
~ think the mayor will have little hesi-
fancy in suspending Captain Wood" SAID an
Official "at least pending the investi-
cation into his clerical affairs. IT, as / un-
derstand 1T, Wood is being now investigated,
occurs to me that the suspension should
have taken place some time since. | DO not
know that the committee has been iuvesti-
eating Wood under the instruction Of the
council. They may, however, have been
doing so under the direction OF the mayor.
Tonight. however, the whole matter will
come before us.n
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

In accordance with a standing regulation
of the Supreme lodge, A. .. U. w., now in
session, memorial services will be held in
Washington hall, corner Eighteenth street,
near Harney, this evening. Emincnt men,
bers of the Supreme lodge will deliver eulo-
gies on the members deceased during the
year. There will be an excellent programme,
interspersed with vocal and instrumental
music.
The members of the order in this city and
their families, together with all of our citi-
zens, are cordially invited to be present. The
exercises will commence at 80 O'Clock p. M,
sharp.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
The Line of March.

Inc following Is the line or march Tor
Thursday evenings parade:
David j. Lennox, Grand Marshal
Chief of Police.
Platoon of Police.
Union Pacific Band
FIRST DIVISION.
Corner Sixteenth and Harney.
Fred Hayes, Mounted Aide.
Lincoln Lodge, No. so,
Gate City Lodge, No. 9S.
Herman Lodge, No. 96.
SECOND DIVISION.
Corner of Sixteenth and Farnam.
George Brown, Mounted Aids.
Plattsmouth Lodge, No. g.
Omaha Lodge, No. Is.
Visiting Brothers.
THIRD DIVISION,
Corner of Sixteenth and Douglas.
Charles w. Miller, Mounted Aids.
Trio Lodge of Plattsmouth, No. 81
South Omaha Lodge, No. 60.
Hastings Lodge, No. 33.
FOURTH DIVISION,
Corner Sixteenth and Dodge.
II. Sargent, mounted aide.
Council Bluffs Lodge, No. 27O.
Union Pacific Lodge. No Ia.
The line of march will be from Harney
north on Sixteenth 10 Webster; counter
march to Douglas. east to Eleventh. south
to Farnam, west to Fifteenth. south to Har-
ney, west to Washington Hall, corner of
Eighteenth and Harney
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

THE navy department is acting alto
together too much on red tape if it be
true that the survivors of the Samoan
disaster who were on the Vandalia are
discharged from the service and are in
destitute circumstances in San Fran
cisco. 1t is through no fault of these
seamen that the death OF their paymas-
ter and the loss of the ships records
have deprived them of their wages
since the middle of March and have
brought them no recompense for the
loss of their effects at the memorable
storm of Apia. The proper authorities
can we'll relieve their distresses with
out compromising the navy and its strict
military rules.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
How They Love EachOthcr.

One interesting change must be noted in
he relations of Mr.. Cleveland and Governor
Hill. So lon ng as tho former was in office a
pretense OF friendship was kept up, bnt now
this seems To be abandoned. The Cleveland
newspapers are, attacking Hill with great
bitterness, ahd the Hill newspapers are re-
spending with cordial animosity. AT the
famous banquet silence from Mr. Cleveland
and Kisses from his followers made up the
return to the governor for his laboriously
polite speech. The two factions are at each
others throats.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

IT is to be hoped that the recommen-
dations of the government post office
inspector in conjunction with the re-
quest OF Postmaster Gallagher will be
able to secure the needed appropriation
asked for in order TO perfect the carrier
delivery in Omaha. The increased
volume of business and the compara-
lively recent extension of the city
limits, make it impossible for the pres
ent delivery system to be as efficient as
it should, and the authorities at Wash
ington should not fail to grant relief.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
SIauphter,s Men.

Brad Slaughter, the new United States
marshal, was sworn INTO office Monday af-
ternoon by Judge Dundy, in the presence of
court rocm full of friends. His bond Of
$4,000 is signed by Il. S. Berlin, Omaha,
who qualities in the sum of $4,000; Christ
Fullerton, $4,000 MIR. Slaughter has ap-
pointed as his deputies Ed Allen, Omaha,
chief; G. w. Lyon ana A. G. Hastings, Lin
coin; j. H. Showalter, Fremont; j. q. EN-
cry, Beatrice, and A. j. Wright, OF Tecum-
sch. These are the old force with the ex-
ception Of Emery ana Wright.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

THE American navy is soon to be
strengthened by the addition of the
Baltimore and the Petrol, the former a
powerful ship Of war, while the latter is
to be impressed in the coast service.
The ravages of time and decay of our
old navy is slowly being repaired by the
addition of the new cruisers. But it
will take a number OF years, with all
the efforts now put forth, to place the
navy on n respectable footing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

KING KALAKAUA is anxious to visit
the Paris Exposition, and any kind
American who will trust him with ten
thousand dollars for the trip will re-
ceive royal thanks. The king has no
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
1t Would Leaye Them In the Tureen
y,OstOn TOlI.n1I

Just now the democratic organs of the
north are arguing with great vlgor that the
ignorant colored voters of the northern
states ought to be excluded fron participa-
ton in our government. Suppose the ignor-
ant white vote of the northern states-New
York, for instance-were excluded have
these organs ever thought what would be-
come of the democratic party,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

there is every indication that NOR
chants week will be pronounced sue
cess. The directorate chosen to ar
range for the event is composed Of our
best and leading citizens, representing
every branch of TRADE in Omaha, in
whose hands the scheme will rapidly
take form. Now let everybody put his
shoulder to the wheel. Cooperation
and enthusiasm will make the celebra-
tion notable affair.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
He's Away Off the Track.
Troy Times.

If the road to the white house has come at
last to run through the saloons and grogger-
les, then Governor Hills chances of reach
ing that point III Washington are first-class.
Otherwise, he is not likely to get any farther
than Albany.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
Candidate and Platform Proclaimed.

Charleston IS. c. NciUs and Courier.
Mr.. Cleveland will be the candidate again
in all probability. MIR. Brice will command
the forces in the field. The issue will be the
same in any event, and will be proclaimed
anew at the first opportunity if the demo-
cratic leaders are wise and are as full of
faith and fight as their followers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

THERE is at least one man who would
care very little whether the interstate
commerce railway association goes to
pieces or not. Mr.. A. f. Walker has II
three years. contract at twenty-five
thousand dollars year with the associ-
alton and it would not break his heart
if the 'gentlemen's agreement is
broken and repudiated within the next
sixty DAYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
BIaine,s Samoan Victory.

DHUuiD EIiFtsS.
Altogether it is signal victory for the ad-
ministration, and our able secretary OF state
has given an interesting exhibition of what
is vulgarly known as backbone, which the
iron chancellor doubtless appreciates as
the American people do.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

THE inhuman butchery of two inno-
cent young girls, at Gresham, in this
state, for no apparent reason, is a crime
of so dastardly nature that the authori-
ties of Seward county should leave no
stone unturned to discover the fendish
murderer.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
Where indianapolis Stands Alone

indianapolis is pre-eminent among Ameri-
Car cities in one respect. We are not very
strong on base ball; we have no navigable
river handy; we have not yet discovered
petroleum or natural gas IN the city limits,
and we have not had trunk murder or a
Cronin conspiracy. But, thanks to the DEM
ocratic members, this is the only city IN the
United States that can point to an ex-convict
sitting in its council.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

OMAHA appreciates the compliment
OF the Masonic order in deciding to To-
cate It's state home for widows and or
phans in this city. The Masons never
do anything by halves and the new in
stitution will reflect credit both to them
selves and the city which 1t will adorn.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

TT Is kind of the present board of
education to invite the new members
elect to witness how the annual elec-
tion of school teachers and janitors is
managed. But the board, Of course,
will be careful not to give away the
trick OF putting favorites in place in
this primary lesson
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

THE democratic organ of the city
demands the impeachment of the dem
ocratic county clerk. This is mere
buncombe. The same paper pompously
clamored for the investigation of Com
missioner Anderson, but it subsidized OH
very short notice.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
Tough Place For Rainbow Chaser


It looks as if the position of umpire in the
democratic party for the next few years
would be difficult one With free traders
and protectionsts both screaming that they
alone are the party and the other fellows are
mutlneers and political outcasts. the posi-
tion of umpire will be more dangerous than
that of car coupler.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
Ai,eped Child Murderer.

Lena Meyer the young unmarried woman,
who is charged with the numbering OF her in
FAINT by giving it carbolic acid is recovering
from her illness, and in day or two will be
taken into custody on the charge OF murder.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

THE st. Paul and Minneapolis papers
are inclined to be jubilant over the fact
that freight rates from New York TO St.
Paul are cheaper than freight rates
from Chicago TO st. Paul. They look
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

MERCHANTS and industrial eXposi
tion, fat stock show, a weeks carnival
at the Coliseum and outdoor attractions
would make drawing combination
4h,s fall
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

The Elkhorn bridge, on the military road,
twenty.eght miles west of this city, has
been thoroughly repaired and placed upon a
new foundation and Is now ready for travel.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
Jay is Safe From That.

VWTCHUD
A floating paragraph says Jay Gould Is in
better health than he has been for fourteen
years. Whatever his ailment may have
been it certainly was not enlargement of the
baort
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
Injured i'm an Elevator.

Daniel Ebe, foreman of the fresh meat
loading gang at the Armour-C Cudahy packing
houses, Monday got tangled in the ascend
ing elevator, and falling 70 the floor below.
received painfult -ss.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
The Masonic Grand Lodge.

The grand custodian lodge OF Nebraska
was in session all the morning up to O'Clock,
as lodge of instruction. Newly elected
members were examined and an exhibition
of an ideal initiation was given for the bene
fit OF the instructors present.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19
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Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

on tho ground for the purpose Of testing the
extent of the vein.
The church capacities of Plattsmouth arc
too limited, and many who wish TO attend
divine services on Sunday are barred from
lack of room.
Prof Martin, principal of the Arcadia
schools aud formerly of the Loup City high
school, died very suddenly on the 18th inst.
of Inflammation of the bowels.
planning mill mas been erected at Cl ed
ron with $1,000 worth OF machinery, which
will be set in motion as soon as the engine,
which has been ordered, arrives.
While driving team the other day,
George L. Fernold, Davis county GARNER,
was struck by lightning and instantly killed
while the horses escaped unnjured.
Hastings will vote, on July 10, S75, 900 for
a sewerage system. The proposition is based
on q report made few weeks since by MIR.
Andrew Rosewater, of Omaha, who out
lined a practicable drainage system for that
city.
Dora REIN, ten-year-old girl was
brought to Sidney from her home IN the
country the other day to be treated for "a
fractured hIp bone. 1t has since been dis
covered that the injury was the result of n
terrible beating inflicted by the little ones
adopted mother, who has since left the state
to avoid arrest for her brutality.
Among the amusing things that came as u
result OF the amateur ball game the other
day, says the Blue Hill Times Winner is the
story that Edith Martin tells upon her
father, our popular butcher, who was one of
the players. She SAYS that he is so wholly
unacquanted with the national game that
every time he was on bases and was told to
run homen ho would start for the shop as
as fast as he could paddle.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-19

OMAHA bids cordial welcome to the
delegates of the supreme lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Worlmen.