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Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

CHICAGO will be all ready to receive
the census man next year with popu-
lation not far short of round million.
Within few days the leading suburbs
of that city will vote on the question of
annexation, and their incorporation into
Chicago will add something like two hun
dred thousand souls to her population.
In the race for supremacy as the second
city of the country Chicago is giving
Philadelphia y close brush. The very
fact that she. has doubled her ropula-
tion in the last ten years is wholly un-
precedented in the history of large cit
les, and has eacasioned considerable
alarm in the breast of Philadelphia lest
she be distanced within the next twelve
month.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
TILE PENSION DEELC1r.

The outcry that is being made in GER
tain quarters against Commissioner
Tanner, who is charged with being re-
sponsible for the deficit in the pension
fund, can not be justified by the facts.
These show that the responsibility for
the inadeeuacy OF the funds is upon the
predecessor of the present commissioner
of pensions. When General Black took
charge of the pension Office his DISPOSE
tion was to ask an ample appropriation
for meeting the growing PEN
sion demands. and his first es-
innate to congress was for seventy
five million dollars. which amount
was appropriated and expended during
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1887.
But meantime General Black appar-
emily conceived the idea that the gen.
erosity of the nation toward the old
soldiers had been extended as far as it
should be, and although there was a
steady increase in the pension list he did
not ask congress for any increase of the
fund. He could Dot call for a less APP
preparation than seventy-five million
dollars, but he would not increase it.
The consequence was that the appro-
priation fell short of the de-
mands for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1883, and the amount
of the shortage went into the
deficiency bill passed at the first session
of the Fiftieth congress. But even
with this experience, General Black
would not advance the figures he had
fixed upon as the maximum amount
which he thought the government
ought to pay out for pensions, ana he
asked for only seventy-five million
dollars for the current fiscal year, al
though figures prepared in the pension
Office showed that at least ninety
million would be needed. Congress,
however, showed more liberal spirit
than the commissioner, and voted a
fraction over eighty million dollars for
the current fiscal year, which was still
nearly ten millions below the estimate
of the pension office.
The motive of General Black is suffi-
ciently obvious. He was anxious for
political reasons to make record for
economy in pensions, and it is not
doubted that in this he had the full APP
proval of the administration of which
he was Il part. Had his party been sue
cessful in retaining control of the
executive branch of the government for
another four years it might have sue
ceeded in limiting the disbursements
for pensions TO the amount last appro-
prated by congress, but it could
have done SO only by gross in
justice to thousands OF soldiers hav-
ing just claim to the bounty of tie
government, some of whom have been
properly provided for under the present
administration. The exhaustion OF the
fund will cause some embarrassment to
considerable number of pensioners
who are largely or wholly dependent
upon this resource, but il will be but
temporary. The appropriation for the
next fiscal year will become available
July /, when the unpaid vouchers will
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
A Democratic Estimate of Cleveland


The New York democrats have tried
Cleveland and do not want to have any more
of him. They did not want him in 1884, but
the mastery generalshp of Daniel Manning,
with Mr.. rilden,s most reluctant and final
consent that his great prestige might be used
availed at last to make Cleveland the candi-
date OF his party, and terribly was Daniel
Manning punished for his act. Since then
Cleveland may hayo gained in the estimation
of political cranks, aristocrats, Anticipates,
and adventurers; but for the democratic
cause his administration did little but mis-
chief, and the democracy would now be
stronger, more united and more aggressive If
that administration had never been. His
empty pretensions, his superficial and mar
row Abilities his vast Ignorance, his perpet-
ual cant, his almost inconcevable self-con-
ceit and selishness, and his utter lack of any
political principle can never recommend him
to the democrats OF New York. Even intel
ligent free traders will not have him for
they know that Immediately after his noto-
rious free trade message he was ready and
anxious to take it back, and was only pre-
vented from doing this by the active interpo-
sition of men more in earnest than he.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

THE legislature of Connecticut passed
the second ballot reform bill last week.
1t is measure intended to meet the OBJ
jections raised by the governor to the
first bill, which was a modification OF
the Australian system. The chief
point in the second bill is n provision
insuring secrecy OF the ballot. The
state is to furnish official papor and en-
velopes OF uniform size and color.
Rooms screened from observati on are to
be provided for voters at the polls.
The selectmen of towns must provide
envelope booths, which are to be in
charge OF two persons of different polit-
ical parties. to deliver envelopes to the
electors. If an envelope contains mark
by which it can be identified, it
must be thrown out. Polling places are
provided for every one hundred and
fifty inhabitants, and violations OF the
law are punishable by n fine of one
thousand dollars or Imprisonment not
exceeding Eve years, or both. 1t is diff
ticult to discover just how this system
will effect an Improvement on the old
method. 1t legalizes party polling
booths and party workers, imposes a
needless cost on the state for paper and
printing, and surrounds the ballot box
with system of red tape that is as con-
fusing as it IS expensive. AS long as
party workers are permitted to annoy
and bulldoze the voters, no permanent
reform can be hoped for.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

tary Noble that he could not scrve.
1t is quite evident that the work before
the commission is no easy one and ex-
plains the rel9etence OF those named to
serve. The commissioners will be
obliged to negStste for the cession OF
about ninetees Ailllon ceres and viii
have to go among the Cherokees, the
Cheyenues and Several other tribes
whose reservations are on the coveted
land. There are treaties to be exam
ined, tribal relations and difficulties to
settle and councils to be held. A great
deal of time willbe consumed and con-
siderable hardsiffps will have to be en-
dured before the task can be completed,
II it can be done Mt all. 1t is not to be
wondered at, therefore, that public men
are fighting shy OF an appointment
which will bring them n great doal OF
hard work with very little glory.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

WORK has been resumed on the ex-
tension of the Burlington road from
Alliance to the Black Hills. This is
gratifying news to the people of that
section. The construction of the road
will greatly expedite the settlement Of
northwest Nebraska, and give an i'm
petus to the development of the mineral
resources of the western hills. The
line will penetrate n section rich in coal
and the precious metals, and open up a
country now practically closed to enter
prise.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
DEATH OF MRS. r. B. HAYES

DEATH OF MRS r. B. HAYES.
Ex-President Hayes and family will
have universal sympathy in the death of
Mrs. Hayes, and her demise will be most
sincerely mourned by a very wide circle
of personal friends. To very many
persons, also, who have been the recip-
tents of her kindly consideration aud
generous bounty, her death will bring
a keen sense of bereavement.
Mrs. Hayes was woman of superior
qualities of head and heart. In her
relations of wife and mother she was
most devoted to the duties which these
demanded of her, and in the home cir
Gle she strongly impressed her own in
dividuality upon husband and children,
who cherished for her thefondest atfec-
tion and profoun dest respect. Her life
was thoroughly practical and abounded
in good works. While meeting every
social requirement of her station,
she found time to concern her.
self in behalf of those whose
condition in life called for philanthro-
pic assistance. Without ostentation
she did much and generously in the
cause of charity. She was also identified
with the temperance cause, giving it,,
however, little more than the aid of her
support, never having taken any espe-
cially prominent part IN promoting the
cause. except, perhaps, in the matter Of
excluding wine from the white house.
Mrs. Hayes was for a number of years
conspicuous in the public gaze, having
been twice mistress of the governors
residence at Columbus, Ohio, and for
four years the first lady OF tho land" at
Washington. During this period her
course was marked by quiet dignity, q
retiring modesty, and a gentle and con-
siderate manner in all circumstances,
which commended her to universal
favor and praise. The exacting and
many-sided society of the national capi-
tai learned to appreciate her superior
womanly qualities and to honor her
personal worth, while in her native
state of Ohio she was beloved by thou
sands and held in the highest respect by
ali. She will be remembered among those
who have made American womanhood
honored in all enlightened lands.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
STOP oUIBBLING AND 90 TO WORK,

STOP QUIBBLING AND 90 TO WORK.
Architect Myers is now in the city to
confer with the commissioners regard
ing the county hospital. 1t has been
manifest for some time past that there
is only one course open for the commits
sioners il they intend to complete the
building and make it safe for patients
and their attendants.
1t is notorious that the contractors
have from the outset sought to evade
their obligations to carry out the plans
and specifications with good materials
and in first-class workmanship. Every
body who has seen the building knows
what the commissioners have vainly
tried TO conceal. namely, that the ma
terials used are below standard and the
masonry outrageously out of joint IN
every particular. 1t is by all odds the
worst botch of building that has ever
been constructed IN this city.
Now it does not matter who is re-
sponsihie for permitting this inferior
work The primary cause Of the whole
job is with the contractors. They have
deliberately put up tumble-down con-
Germ when the contract calls for the
very best workmanship.
1t is all nonsense to debate with these
contractors what part of the reconstruc-
tion they ought to do, aud what part the
county must do to insure the safety of
the county hospital. The only way out
of the muddle and'the way which would
suggest itself to any business man, is
for the commissioners to take charge
of the building, and finish it for the de-
linguent contractors as it should have
been finished under the Myers plans
and specifications.
The superintendent OF the building is
thoroughly competent to do this work
if furnished the proper materials and
allowed to hire the best mechanics.
TO quibble over this hospital and
make charges and counter charges only
convinces the taxpayers that the COM
missioncrs are unfit to manage the
county's affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

Atlanta Consultation, yesterday deliv-
cred the alumni address at the Univer-
sity of Virginia, the more eloquent por-
t,ons of which. we reproduce. Mr.
Grady has become known as one of the
foremost orators of the country, and the
passages from his address to which we
would direct attention are not inferior
in eioquence to any previous utterances
of his upon which his oratorical fame
rests. Both in sentiment and spirit
Mr.. Grady's address of yesterday in
vites the heartiest commentator.
With such eloquence and earnest coun-
sellors the patriotism of the new south
ought to make vigorous progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
Iowa Items.

Davenport is to have police matron.
Sioux Rapids is to have waterworks cost
ing $1,000.
Denison will vote on the court house ques-
tion August 27.
There are 2,l24 dogs in Traer according to
the assessors books.
Davenport proposes to level her streets
with s., 900 steam roller
Four young men belonging to Postville's
best families have been arrested for burglar
izing hardware store.
The farmers Of Mill Creek are seriously
discussing the advisability of erecting both a
canning factory and crea merry ut Dunlap
A Battle Creek calf jumped through
barbed wire fence the other day and came
out minus two-thirds Of its tongue but with
no other injuries
Prof. M. A. Reed, of Dunlap, is a candi-
date for county superintendent Of public
instruction subject TO the decision of tho re-
publican county convention.
The attendance during the past year in all
departments of the State university has been
81 as against 5j2 last year. There was a
gain ia receipts on account of tuition and fees
of S3,275.
The Des Moines Leader.sa that IL is ru-
mored that the big distillery in Des Moines
will be again fitted up and started. Not 70
make spirits, but simply to make mash,
which is TO be shipped and the distlllation 10
go on outside the state
The senatorial contest in the Thirty-fourth
district remains unchanged, with the excep-
tion that Hon. B. II. Roberts has published
a letter in the Dunlap Reporter declining to
be a candidate. This practically leaves the
field open for Crawford or Monona county,
the former county having two candidates
MIR. Roberts viii be candidate for repre-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

A DISTRESSING state of affairs exists
In the coal mining regions of northern
Illinois, brought about by the pro-
tracted strike OF the miners. Having
made but little preparations for a pro-
longed lockout, the miners and their
dependents are on the verge of starva-
tion. Unfortunately both sides to the
strike are determined not to yield,
which makes an early settlement of the
difficulties somew hat dubious. The
case is deplorable and demands imme-
diate attention in order to relieve the
destitution of the miners.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

THE loss OF seven lives by an explo-
sion of fireworks in Boston is startling
reminder of the dangers which sur
round our pyrotechnic holiday. Fourth
of July fireworks are an annual menace to
life and property. With every year the
sizes of the explosives increase. Can
non crackers as large as bail clubs
decorate the windows of stores, Turing
the young and old to dangerous pastime
Steps should be taken to restrict the
sale and use of these explosives.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

THE merchants of Omaha have at last
rolled up their sleeves and show dis
position to make the merchants cele-
bration this fall an unqualified success.
There Is certainly promising outlook.
The officers of the permanent organiza-
tion just perfected are one and all men
who stand at the top OF the business
community and have never been known
to undertake project without making
IL go. The directory contains more
over one hundred of the most energetic
and enthusiastic young business men,
representing almost every branch OF
trade 10 be found in this city. With
this combination of brains ard pluck
great things are to be expected in the
way of arranging suitable programme
A weeks carnival must of necessity
have number of striking and drawing
attractions. Now that the business
mer of Omaha have 'got together" let
there be no delay in getting down to
work for the celebration.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

THE City Reform club of New York
has just sent District Attorney Fellows
a caustic letter calling his attention to
his neglect and indifference in pushing
blymen In the notorious bribery cases.
Colonel Fellows is, however, too old a
bird to be frightened into doing some
thing to redeem his bad record even by
the threat that the club intends to keep
Its eye on on him in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

THE interior department. is finding
considerable trouble in filling the Cher
okee commission which is to treat with
the Indians for the opening OF the Cher
okee strip. OF the commission as orig
inally appointed, composed OF j. Otis
Humphrey of Illinois, Ex-Governor
Robinson OF Massachusetts, and Judge
Wilson OF Arkansas, only the latter re-
mains. Governor Robinson first de-
clined and the office in turn was offered
TO three men in succession, all of whom
refused the post when they learned the
duties OF the commission. The accept
ance OF this vacancy by General Lucius
Fairchild was no sooner announced
than Mr.. Humphrey informed Secre-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
sentative from Harrison county this year, on
the republican ticket


Beyond the RoctinS.
Secram nto, Cal. has prohibited wooden
sidewalks
Last week Butte, Mont, shipped forty five
bars OF bullion, valued ut SSl, ,424.
A silver and gold lead has been struck
forty miles from Portland, Ore, which as
says 1910 per ton.
To be clear of debt, Los Angles county
will require q tax of $40 for each person
within its borders.
young lady of Sacramento is suffering
from leproSy contracted from Chinese SER
wants employed by her father.
In a Eight for the drinks" at Boulder,
Mont, a half-breed named Constantine
chewed of Peter Browns ear
cooperative brandy company has been
organized at st. Helena, Cal, to convert
poor wine and grapes into hard liquor.
Private Fitzsmmons. stationed ut Miles
City, Mont, tore out .hls eyes and Threw ono
of them away while insane, The other was
removed from his check, where it was hang
ing.
Daniel Lewis an insane man, whose hal
lucination was that he was about to lie
hanged for murder of which he was inno-
cent, sulcided in Spokane Falls Jail by cut
ting deep cash on the INSIDE Of his loft
arm.
Governor Shoup, of 'ldaho, has offered
81 900 reward for the apprehension, trial and
conviction OF The person or persons who
murdered Mrs. Lee and her daughter Ut
dian womcn) on Lost river, in thS mont OF
July, 1888. '<s2sk
Grant Copeland aged twenty-five years,
son of an old pioneer Of Walla Walla, was
killed by the bursting OF a saw attached TO
horsepower woodsawing machine. The
metal cut him across the forehead, nearly
severing the top of his head.
A. Il. ShIrely claims to have discovered
what arc known a the Nevada ''lost mines"
tad nT nnn Of hn
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
TIE dressed meat bill of Minnesot.

THE dressed meat bill of Minnesota,
which was passed in order to protect
the homo industry, is now being openly
violated by the importation OF dressed
beef direct from Illinois. The measure
has consequently failed to- accomplish
the object which its promoters had in
view, and it is but question of short
time when it will fall wholly into in
nocuous desuetude. Sharp lawyers
have discovered that the law as drafted
and passed by the legislature APP
plies exclusively to the sale OF dressed
beef in the state, and can not interfere
with its importation for consump tion
so long as it is not offered for sale. In
consequence large consumers, such as
hotels, boarding houses and the like,
have made contracts with Chicago beef
packers to be supplied with fresh beef
daily. The consequence is that these
large concerns'save middlemep's profits,
getting their beef cheaper than for
merly, and Chicago for the time being
has become the retail market instead OF
the wholesale depot for Minnesota.
this arrangement is likely to vigorously
protest when he is obliged to pay from
twelve to fifteen cents per pound for
meat which is being bought by the
large consumer at Chicago for seven.
That will give the death blow to the
embargo against the importation OF
dressed beef and Minnesota will repent
of her folly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
New york's Immodest Boodlers.
New York World.

The Detroit aldermeA are in trouble, but
they will be heartily laughed at by our own
New York city fathers. They demanded Of
contractor 10 per cent on the amount OF
his contract as the consideration Of voting
him the work. The contractor. who hap
pened TO be an honest man, laid an informa-
tion against them. The New York aldermen
will laugh at them for demanding 10 per
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

THE Bellevue rife range for the de-
partment of the Platte has impercepti-
bly, grown into national prominence.
Although but three years established
the range has become a post for tho
competition of the department, the di-
vision, and for distinguished marksmen.
1t is possible that Bellevue rifle range
may become as famous as Wimbledon or
Creedmore, and attract annually SOL
diers and visitors from all parts OF the
cnuniln
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

UNDER some circumstances the steady
shipments of gold from this country to
Europe might excite uneasiness, but
the present movement is simply n little
surprising in view of the fact that our
exports have not fallen short of the I'M
ports to the amount of the gold for
warded. The explanation of the excep-
tional condition is that Europe needs
gold and this country has an abundant
supply with which to meet the demand,
so that 1t Is going abroad just as any
other commodity might which Europe
wanted of us and could spare. There is
nothing in the movement significant of
financial trouble, prcsent or pros
pective
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
No Common Enterprise.


Eighteen years ago THE BEE first began to
buzz, and now it has just completed what is
the largest fire-proof newspaper office in
America. II has been no common energy
and enterprise, united with editorial ability,
which has resulted in this costly edifce, and
the principal credit belongs to Mr.. Rose
water. We can only congratulate him and
his co-workers, and Omaha itself, on the
completion of so magnificent a building,
which should be pride TO the city aud peo-
pie, as is The BEE itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

IOTtUU BTWUf.
The people OF this country will hear OF the
illess of Mrs. Ruthford B. Hayes with pro-
found regret Called upon to fill promi-
nent place In the social Affairs Of the repub-
lie, she performed her duties so that tho
country was the better for her existence,
and the name of Lucy Hayes has become in
this country synonym for that of loving
wife, a faithful mother, and noble women
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
TRIBUTES TO ENTERPRISE.
A Memorable Monument.

FUWNtIU 0UTWUUU CWH.
BY perseverance and energy Mr.. Rose
water has built up newspaper that knows
no equal between the Mississippi river and
the Pacific ocean, and the grand building
just dedicated will be monument to his
memory long after he is gathered to his
fathers. The BEE deserves all its pros
perity, and this humble little paper sends
congratulations to the newspaper that for
years has been the pride of Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26

Iowa shows a commendable appreci-
alton of home talent, and it is gratify-
ing to note that it is deserved. The
commission appointed to secure designs
Tor soldiers monument awarded the
first prize to Mrs. Harriet Ketchum, of
Mount Pleasant. Her design is for a
bronze equestrian statue of heroic size.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
The areach stu, widens.
Kansas Citu journal.

hWIoHS IIIV JUWTTUT,
The New York SUMS effort TO get the
democracy of the county together seems to
have developed strong spirit in the party to
get apart more widely than ever. 1t would
seem as though Editor Dana would, after
awhile, grow weary of making these philan.
thropc political efforts
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
Best I'm the West.
NiObrdfd Pioneer.

The Pioneer very distinctly remembers
THE BEES early struggle and Mr.. Rose
water's untiring efforts (and seemingly un-
limited capacity for hard work. to keep The
BEE above water. His success is now proven
by the fact that THE BEE is the best news
paper west of Chicago, south of st. Paul
and north of Kansas City, while the monu-
ment to MIR. Rosewater is found in the Bee
structure, which is complete in every detail
and cost nearly half million dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-06-26
Its Marvellous Growth.

South Siou6 CitU Sun and NeDs.
The BEE is the leading newspaper between
Chicago and San Francisco, and to this IL
has grown from nothing In quarter OF the
ordinary life time. May the paper and its
energetic and able builder, MIR, Edward
Rosewater, live many coming years.