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Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
HnndS VIII EnIi.

In case the new arrangement known as the
Interstate Railway Conference commits
sion" goes into effect, il is stated that there
will be large reduction in the number Of men
employed in manipulating the passenger
traffic of the various railroads, and especially
in large cities where city passen-
ger agents are employed, The
Milwaukee road has already notified
its general passenger agent at St Paul to
discharge the street solicitors employed in
case the new system goes INTO effect, In
this section, it will result in the reduction of
what is known as travelling passenger
agents, large number of whom are in the
employ Of the Union Pacific an the Burling-
ton. 1t will also result in IA general reduction
of the number of employees, IT is stated, Of
about 80 per cent, and will result in the
adjustment of certain departments entirely.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
WILL HIDE THE NEWS.
The Board of Trade Decides to- Out-
wit RNnnrfnrinl Asfmtcness


The directors of the board of trade met
yesterday, and entirely changed the person.
mel of the various committees. The names,
however, were not available last night, and
after some discussion IL was decided that in
future the correspondence from abroad, rela.
tive TO the establishment of manufactures
In Omaha, SHOULD be suppressed from the
press, until their locating here was an as
sured fact. The reason given was, that IL
would afford rural cities chance TO bid for
the same works. They also decided that the
directors should meet twice month-on the
second and fourth Mondays-instcad of
monthly as at present. The remainder of
the session was devoted to discus
sion of the proposed corn display
at the Paris exposition. All
present were very much in favor of the
scheme as proposed by o. Ellison, and il the
ideas are carried out Nebraska will have
counterpart of the Arc de Triomphe in corn,
viewed by the millions that will visit Paris
next year. 1t was decided to refer the mat
ter to the state board of agriculture, with
strong recommendation that the plan be car
RED out. one letter from &. j. Murohy, of
the New York exchange was read, asking
grain merchants here to help pay the ex-
penscs of corn exhibit that would advertise
New York, and promising photograph OF
the pavilion which that body intend to erect,
to each subscriber with his name
and amount he contributed towards it,
written on it. The opinion seemed to be that
the scheme would end like the attempt made
by New York men to erect monument to
General Grant and that Nebraska could
raise enough money to advertise
going begging to other states, or
giving New York the credit for what Me-
braska produces. 1t was ntimated that a
bill would DO introduced at the present ses.
sion of the legislature asking for an appro-
priation to carry out the scheme The board
then adjourned until Monday next.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

extremity, as the chiefs OF the sugar
trust have decided to do, but the dis
Greet and careful win be disposed to
unload possessions which they
must defend at great odds and put their
money where its Investment will have
the unquestioned sanction of law. This,
undoubtedly, is the true explanation Of
the decline in the value Of trust shares
and securities.
The influence that has brought about
tLis condition should be extended and
made more pressing. Every state leg
islature in which trust legislation has
been proposed, and we know Of none
where the subject has not received con-
sideration-shouldk keep it prominently
among the most important matters to be
considered. It is reasonably certain
that nothing will be done by the pres
ent congress, and it is by no means as
sured that the next will respond to the
popular demand. 1t is in the powe of
the states to abate the evil. and the out
look is now favorable for general legis-
lation to accomplish that result.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
DECLINING TRUST VALUES.

The general decline in the value of
trust shares and securities shows the ef-
feet of recent judicial decisions and pro-
posed legislation. There is no reason
to suppose it is due to any diminution
of the prosperity of these monopolistic
combinations, since there is no evil
dence that they are being operated at
any less profit than heretofore. The
only combine. so far as we are aware,
that has reduced the price of it's prod
uct, is the whisky trust, and it has not
been reported that this is losing money.
1t is engaged in desperate effort 30
crush out formidable competition, which
has thus fer met it at every point,
but it is not at all probable that the
margin Of profit has yet been entirely
cut off. All other combinations, in
cluding the great sugar trust, whi ch
recently encountered the adverse de-
oision OF Judge Barrett, OF the New
York supreme court, are maintaining
their control of prices and products in
their several lines, and presumably
with satisfactory results to those who
control them.
But investors in these combinations
do not misunderstood the meaning of
the universal popular demand for pre-
ventive legislation and the very gem
eral response that is being made
to it. Despite the plausible assurances
of such sophistical pleaders as Profes-
sor Dwight and some others who have
undertaken defense of trusts as legal,
the holders Of the shares and securi-
ties of these monopolistic combinations
feel that there is little safety in proper
ties which exist in defiance of the pOpu-
lar sentiment and under the ban OF iu
dicial opinion eminent for fairness and
honesty. The more reckless of the in
vestors in such properties may boldly
determine to carry the fight to the last
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

THE conduct Of the Germans in
Samoa has aroused the pugnacity of
Senator Frye, of Maine, and he is ready
to go to any extremity in the fulfillment
of our assurances to the Samoaus.
There is no reason why this country
should make any undue concessions to
Germany that would involve sacrifice
OF our national interests, and whatever
pledges have been made to the Samoans
should be kept in good faith. But as
the affair now appears we are not called
upon to do more than demand of
Germany full reparation for out
RACES upon American citizens, and
this should be done firmly and
decisively. Samoa is very long dis
tance from the United States, and it is
somewhat questionable whether it
would pay this country to get into Sc
rious trouble with Germany in order to
MAINTAIN Samoan independence. Doubt
less we shall be able to obtain through
the peaceful methods of diplomacy
every demand that we can reasona bly,
and justly make.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
Fraud Alleged

McCord, Bradley & Co, filed a petition IN
the district court yesterday, praying that
chattel mortgage given by Jabcol We'll, ir.,
be set aside on the ground of alleged fraud.
We'll was in business on Cunning street. and
was indebted to the firm for 1881 80 for which
it recovered judgement, but the sheriff could
find no goods upon which to levy, We'll hav
ing given one chattel mortgage to his mother
for $500, ana another TO Lee Rothchild for
$3.50. The plaintiffs claim that these wero
given without any consideration, and with
fraudulent intent" The plaintiffs have ap-
piled for receiver, and secured a restrain
ing order, to prevent the stock from being
sold. The sheriff is in possession.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
STATE AND TERRITORY.
Nebraska Jottings.

a United Workman lodge will be organ
lied shortly at Ohiowa.
IL is estimated that it will take s., 800 to
run Keith county during the current year.
Wolves are said to be on the increase every
year in Nance county, and there is talk OF
raising the bounty on scalps
A meeting for the purpose of organizing a
State Brass Band association will be held at
West Point on the 2Sth in st.
The Baptist society at Harrington is cor.
responding with pastors and expects to re.
sume regular services in few weeks.
The Plum Creek Bicycle club has arranged
for series of races to take place this week.
Several handsome medals will be given as
prizes.
Gust Drager, who languished in the Nor
folk Jail because he would not marry Emma
Buckle, was released on his promise to do
the right thing by the wronged girl. But in
stead of marching to the altar Gust skipped
out and now many miles intervene between
him and his waiting bride.
Grand Island has the distinction of being
the only point in the world where an illus.
tratcd magazine is printed in the low Gcrman
language. The publication was commenced
last week and is entitled Weltblatt, which,
being translated, means the paper of the
world or for the world. q. NJ. Helm is the
editor
1t is reported by the Nebraska City News
that the residents of Greggsport have organ
lied TO kill, capture or MAIN the alleged mon
ster which has been carrying off all the
poultry thcreabouts. Some of the more timid
persons aver that it is Il lion; some say that
it is a wildcat, and still others say that it is
proverbial colored man with bag.
Emil F'lexing, of Rushvillc, is in a sorry
plight A few days ago he eopeu with Miss
Emma Dit2er, a bushing thirteen-year-old
dansel, and the couple were married across
the line IN Dakota The father of the
bride was exceedingly wroth over
the marriage of his daughter, and
upon the return of the elopers he caused the
arrest of the young groom on the charge Of
rape, based on the state statute which pro-
hibits any male person from cohabtlng with
a female under the age of sixteen years. The
charge held good in preliminary examination
and Emil has been bound over to the district
court for trial
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

A GENTLEMAN who holds a twelve
thousand dollar railroad position and as
pires to an eight thousand dollar one in
the cabinet speaks OF the matter as
though the change would involve a sac
rifice of four thousand dollars. 1t is be-
lieved by the public, however, that eight
thousand dollars added to twelve thou
sand dollars makes the pleasant total of
twenty thousand dollars. The railroads
would like to have personal represen-
tative in Harrison's councils.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
Iowa.

Eagle Grove will have large creamery in
the spring.
Pie sociables are all the rage just now at
| Marble Rock
Two thousand fat cattle are being held in
| the vicinity of Onawa for higher prices.
Twenty indictments for illegal liquor sell
| ing have been found by the grand jury at
Iowa City.
A meeting of the second Iowa district of
Good Tempars will be held at Parkesburg
January 29 and 30
A tive-weeks-old babe was found dead on
the street in Ottumwa Thursday, with no
clue to its parentage
The business men of Lyons have organized
a company to build pontoon bridge across
the Mississippi between Lyons and Fulton,
III.
H. o. Bishop, of Maine township. Linn
county, mas sold over 5000 pounds of buck
wheat flour. His crop netted him SO per
acre.
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
company have constructed switch seven
miles northwest of Traer, aud will build u
stock chute and small yard at that point.
The marshal of Oxford junction was fined
$40 and costs for neglect of duty in not
arrestlnS the violators of the prohibitory law,
Information having been filed against him by
resident of the town
While one Of Esthervilles young men was
escortiug his best girl home from church
Sunday evening he was met by the other
fellow, who promptly knocked him down and
took charge of the young lady.
DR.. Hnrichs, the Iowa City weather man,
has found a siXfoot vein of coal on his farm,
and is millionaire at bound. He proposes
to build big observatory and devote all his
time to the study of tornadoes.
About three miles north or Dows, on the
| road to Rowen, there lives in one story
house, about 1iX2o in size, one of the most
remarkable families on record. 1t consists
of father and mother with twenty-five girls
and one boy. The oldest child is only twenty
four years old, There were an even two
dozen until last year, when the diphtheria
visited them and carried off one.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

TIE BEE deyotes considerable space
to-day to South Omaha business men,
who state their grievances in straight
forward and intelligent manner. From
the evidence presented, and that yet to
be published, it is clearly manifest that
vigorous action is demanded if Omaha
is 10 hold the ground she has gained in
the live stock industry OF the country.
The revelations which TIE BEE makes
have not been hatched up for the pur-
pose OF sensation, but they are
the outcroppings of a general
sentiment among stockmen that some
thing must be done to compel the rail
roads to cease their hagrant discrimina-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
Many Lesis,atsrsWould Suffer.

UNUUITTU I TFTtS.
The railroad gangs have full and complete
control of the legislature, and from present
indications will control legislation that has a
tendency to effect their interests and benefit
the public. 1t is unfortunate for the people
that these monopolies can get their law-mak-
ers and state officers by the throat and choke
from them all good intentions, but they do it.
Sometimes it is done at the primaries, some
times at the polls and sometimes at the mar
ket places for statesmen, at Lincoln, where
Doodle is the reigning spirit. While the law
makers are trying to pass laws to do away
with trusts, why not pass an act to hang
bOodlers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
, st Paul and MinnsanoIia ana n ia s.o,os

/ 81. Paul and Minneapolis, and Il is stated
that in the near future II will put one on its
Iowa line, For some length of time the
Union Pacific has been negotiating with the
Milwaukee and the Chicago Il Northern
roads for yestibule train service, and OF also
running the Golden Gate specialr through
TO Chicago over either road. But the fact
that II would be a discrimination against the
other roads traversing the same territory
east OF the Missouri river, and
might lead 20 combination Of
the latter roads and the Burlington
for through trafic, is said TO have been thor
oughly understood by the management OF the
Union Pacific, and for this reason the latter
would prefer that the roads communicating
with them at the Bluffs run their own vcsti-
bule trains. The vestibule train project is
said to be now under consideration by tho
Rock Island, Chicago 81 Northwestern Mil
waukee s st. Paul. between Chicago and
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
KinkeI Lard Refinery Burned.

The Kinkel lard refinery at West
Lawn was totally destroyed by fire
early Sunday morning. The fire is sup
posed to have originated in defective fiue.
II was not discovered until the building was
IN flames. Nothing could be done except to
prevent the fire from spreading.
Mr. Kinkel said vest .rday that the com
pany would erect larger manufactory Of
brick as soon as the weather will permit The
concern had only been in operation six or
seven weeks, and employed but ten men, but
IL was the intention OF the company to en-
large in the spring. The losses were So, 900
on stock $1,000 on buildings, partially
covered by insurance, as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

IT is significant that great deal of
attention is given by the legislatures of
many western states towards enlargiug
the powers OF cities, in order that they
may regulate the charges OF water
works, gas, street car, telephone, and
other corporations doing business under
q city charter. This is certainly in
line with the anti-monopoly and anti
trust movement that is pervading the
atmosphere, and it remains to be seen
how much practical benefit will come
pf IL,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
Trying to Van Wyck Him.
IL

Van Wyck was a good friend to the peo-
ple and, although somewhat peculiar in his
way of doing things, he succeeded in accom-
plishing a great deal of good; but the rail
roads, the dictators in politics in this state,
downed him, and he was compelled to retire
to private life. Now the railroad hirelings
are after Attorney General Leese, who has
proven himself to be champion of the peo-
pie, and they now propose to serve him in
the same manner in which they did Van
WICK
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
The Scheme EXpOsed.

The statement that the organization re-
Gently formed at a conference in New York
of presidents of the various railway systems,
the same being termed the Interstate Com
merce Railway commission, is for the pur-
pose of evading the interstate law instead Of
operating under its restriction, was made by
an official high up i'll the business. In
commenting upon the project, he said: ''The
sole purpose of this organization is TO remedy
the application of the long and short haul
clause of the Interstate law. 1t IS well
known that this clause Is the backbone of
the law. 1t cuts more conspicuous point
than all the rest of the restraining points
combined. II serves a better purpose than
connection, for on shOrt-haul freight it also
has the benefit of the long-dstance rates, as
well as the low rates resulting from com
petition. If it were not for the latter the
rates for the long haulS could be advanced,
and the short haul freight would not be bene-
fitted. But competition holds down through
freight rates and the interstate law com
pels the same rates to be applied on the way
freight. Hence you can readily determine
the purpose for which the combination was
formed. If it is effective just keep your
eye on the tariff on through freIghts
and see what rate will be prevailing one year
from now. 1t is not my place to state to the
public just what this organization is for, but
as President Adams, of the Union Pacific,
has given out that it was for the purpose of
taking the freight.rate making power out of
the hands of the general and traffic manag-
ers for the reason that they We're the cause
of rate-cutting and rate wars and that such
authority should be vested in the presidents
of roads in order that such issues might be
averted. am prompted to assist in placing
the fault where 1t belongs, and in showing
that this organization is not Tor that purpose,
but on the other hand for the purpose of
thwarting the aims and purposes of the inter
state law not alone in one respect but from
q general standpoint"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

THE farmers of several counties of
Iowa have organized stock companies
on the cooperative plan.for the purpose
OF selling their products and buying
their necessaries, and even farm inn
plements. The purpose, of course, OF
these organizations is to save the mid
dleman's profits and 10 divide the earn.
ings among the members. The result
OF these undertakings will be watched
: with interest AS yet they are merely
experimental and no definite conclu-
sion can be drawn as to their practica-
bility. Judging from the results OF
past experience in cooperation, it is
safe to predict, however, that whore
business tact and methods are adopted
success will follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
GEMS FOR CLUB AND pARLoR.
The Girard Art Collection at the
Iininpcr Gallery.

The artists and art critics OF Omaha have
been enjoying a rare treut during the past
week, and have made the most Of II. The
celebrated Girard collection of oil paintings
has been on exhibition at the Lininger art
gallery, having been brought here from Min
ncapolis by Mr. Girard, the owner. The
collection will be taken away in day or
two either to Denver or back to Mime
apohs. The collection, which embraces
forty pictures was gathered together peice
by piece by Mrs. Girard during residence
in Paris. There are specimens from all tho
more renowned schools of the present and
past. The most valuable picture in the col.
lection is Rembrandt, representing a
Jewish rabbi, Another piece from the brush
OF the same master is n portrait of himself,
and this attracts as much attention as any
piece in the collection. Two pictures Of st.
John, by Murllo, vie with the Rcmbrandts
for the attention of visitors to the gallery,
although competent critics pronounce these
two pieces as but poor specimens of Murillos
work. A monk by Qlutarella, and two
pieces, "Tlortcnsc" and ''Votaire,n from the
brush of David also attract great attention.
Mr., Lininger has purchased from Mrs.
Gitard seven of the less valuable works in
her collection.
Two pictures from the brush Of Mr. South
wick, the gentleman whom il is proposed to
make principal of the Omaha Art academy,
placed on exhibition Sunday, are attracting
much attention. One of these represents II
violin, bow and music hanging against a
would instinctively stretch forth his hand to
take hold of the instrument The other is
also a scene in still life, representing fruits
and wine, very admirably produced
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
The Nebraska Farmer.
SpringdeLi Republican.


There are forty-seven farmers in the Ne
braska house of representatives, and they
have been holding secret caucuses lately,
much to the CONSERVATION of some of the
house leaders, who have been accustomed to
regard them as of little account except for
their votes 1t is surmised that the farmers
have in mind legislation on railroad ques-
tons. They express determination to have
law that will prohibit future robbery and
extorton" on the part of the railroads of the
otata
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

Mr.. L. S. Grant Kuhn and Miss Kate r,
Kennedy were married at 9;3O Sunday even.
ing, at the residence of the brides brother,
Mr.. II. b. Kennedy, 22l7 Maple. The Rev,
r. ~ House ohcated ana Mr.. j. M. Davis
acted us groomsman with Miss jessie Ken
ncdy as bridesmaid The marriage was a
quiet affair, only a few intimate friends be
ing present The bride is a well known and
most estimable young lady and the proprie.
tor OF IA store on Fifteenth street. The
groom is rising young business man with
the Eric Clothing company.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

SENATOR DAWES, OF Massachusetts,,
IS determined that he will not yield an
inch to any bill for the purpose of OPEN
Ing the Sioux reservation until the
consent of the Indians shall have been
gained. The people of Dakota will now
be looking for his scalp, since Springer
has jumped out OF the way.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

UNFoRTU,NATELY for Jefferson square
its fresh air is too often vitiated by the
fumes and its sunshine too often dark
ened by the smoke vomited forth night
and day from the smelling works and
Union Pacific shops not six blocks away.
This is one important matter which
jim Creighton and Captain Furay have
studiOusly overlooked
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

MiNNEAPoLIs, Jan. 81. "A Winnipeg, Man,
special says; Zefield, the St, Charles, Mum,
grain merchant, who failed last week, has
arrived here He says he tried TO work
corner in barley, and that some of the boys
got the drop on him. He regards the whole
thing as Joke, and says he felt u little ner-
vous about the matter and came uD here 10
rest until matters had quieted down little.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

CHICAGo's latest candidate for no.
toriety is girl OF sixteen who shot at
her mother with revolver. 1t is al
most safe to say that the giddy miss was
not spanked enough in her earlier teens.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

that is nothing. Had he two chickens 1t
might be worth while TO inquire how he got
them.-St. Paul Pioneer.
a possible failure is the rock ahead in the
path of every young man who starts out for
himself For the young married man another
rock ahead is ia the cradle. New Orleans
Pcayunc
Phladelphian lin St Louis -"Will you
kindly tell me where can get drink of
watcrn Policeman --"Mcin frient, / han
been only drce months on dis beat.-Phila-
dephia Record
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22
Vcstibuie Tain Service.

There is said to be matter of Importance
TO the travelling public being entertained by
the Chicago roads centering in Council
Bluffs. 1t is in connection with the running of
vestbulc trans between Chicago and Coun-
ell Bluffs on all roads. The Chicago, Mil
waukee & St Paul has just inaugurated the
yestbule train service on its line reaching
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

THE New York banks jhave had their
surplus holdings expanded to the extent
Of over ten millions within the past few
days. This will make it necessary for
old father Nickerbocker to let out an
inch or two of the leathern belt about
his well-rounded pauuch.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-22

IT Is said that Chicago policemen
were present at recent anarchist meet
ing and took notes. The Times of that
city would probably deny the ability of
Chicago policeman to take notes or
anything else but an occasional bribe.