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Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
THE work COMPLETED.

The work of the South Dakota con-
vention was practically ended on last
Saturday, and the final adjournment
will probably take place to-day. The
convention was somewhat prolonged by
the delay in the work of the commission
representing North and South Dakota
in adjusting the assets and liabilities
of the two states, but the difficulties to
be overcome were rather more serious
than had been anticipated, and but for
judicious concessions on both sides the
delay might have been much greater.
The agreement reached is believed to
be essentially fair and equitable, and it
is not doubted that it will be
approved by the conventions of both
states. Each state assumes the pay
ment of the bonds issued for public
buildings and improvements that will
.be within its jurisdiction, and while the
amount to be paid by South Dakota is
nearly two hundred thousand dollars
greater than that assumed by North
Dakota, the difference in the value OF
the assets is doubtless fully equal to
this. AT any rate, there was obviously
no better way OF making a just division
than the one adopted.
The next event of political inn
portance in South Dakota will
be the meeting OF the state re-
publican convention, which will be
held at Huron August 2S. This
convention will nominate candidates
for state and judicial officers and for
congress, who will be voted for Octo-
Der /. Politics are expected to become
very active Immediately after the ad-
journment of the constitutional conven-
tion, and indeed in most of the counties
the political temperature is already de-
cidedly warm. 1t is understood that
the prohibitionists are getting ready
for vigorous canvass, and this issue
| will be the most conspicuous in the
campaign. OF course there is no ques-
tion regarding republican success in
South Dakota, but nevertheless the
campaign in the state will be every
! where watched with interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
The Two Dnlkntaa

Several opium joints flourish at Deadwood.
A thousand-barrel cistern Is being dug for
Brookings college.
A syndicate is to build $4,000 opera
house at Grand Forks.
Lawrence county republicans will hold
their convention August IL.
Mayor Johnson, of Mitchell, will probably
be candidate for state senator
The assessed valuation Of Yankton is
sl,9l6, ,222, an increase of 5000 900 over a year
ago.
Two ons OF ore from the Willow Creek
mines of the Harvey Peak company will be
shipped TO London to be reduced.
The Hotel Dacotab at Grand Forks has
been leased by an old New York hotel man,
who will put In 81, 900 worth OF furniture.
The area Of South Dakota will be 50,500,-
600 acres, OF which more than 2,700, 900 acres
will be set aside for school purposes. Half
Of this will not be avilable for actual use.
Many unique arguments are brought up by
the capital aspirants. Huron boasts of her
railroad connections and says a person can
go from Huron TO seventy-three towns with
out changing cars and to 147 by changing
only once. From Pierre twenty-eieht towns
can be reached without change and eighty
eight by changing once. From Sioux Falls
twenty-five towns can be reached without
change and sixtytwo by changing once.
Gunpy Gillison, a farm hand near Spear
fisn, was hauling hay the other day, and
upon reaching the stack attempted to pull
from the top of the stack a large, heavy har-
poon fork to which rope was attached, ex-
tending to the ground. The heavy imple-
ment slipped from its resting place and
descending tines downward with great force,
struck him on the breast, the tines passing
through the body ana piercing the heart.
Death was instantaneous.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
Questions and Answers.

To the Editor of The Bee: Will you
please answer the following:
l. Who is the congressman from the First
congressional district
2. Do cadets at West Point receive pay,
and il not are their expenses paid!
g. When through there are they taken into
the armyi
Ans. l. Hon. w. J. Connell.
O. The cadets at West Point are allowed
$500 per year for each Of the four years at
West Point. This amount defrays their ex-
penses and all balances are held until they
have graduated. With reasonable economy
they have balance to their credit which
will buy their uniform and carry them to
their regiment
3. When cadet graduates he becomes
second lieutenant in the army.
G. w. Read asks what constitutes an
American. How many generations of a
family must be born in the country before a
person is entitled to be called an American.
Ans. Any person born in America is an
American.
SPRINGFIELD, Neb. July 31.-To the Editor
OF THE BEE: Will you tell me through the
columns of THE BEE what a Connecticut
continental paper scrip of 81 Of the year 1776
is worth. G. F., Calhoun.
Ans. IL is worth 25 or so cents if in good
condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

THE sharp conflict in the consttu-
tional convention of Washington over
the question of creating railway COM
mission illustrates how strong the feel
ing is there on the subject of railroad
regulation. There is no other question
respecting which the people of Wash
ingtOn feel moro deeply concerned, and
they have the best possible reason for
this feeling. Quite as much as the peo-
pie OF any other section Of the west, they
have experienced the ill-consequences
OF railroad domination and the wrongs
of extortion and oppression at the hands
OF corporate power. They have re-
sented this to the extent OF their
ability, and now that they are
to have the authority in their own
hands, the desire of the majority is to
provide adequate means OF protecting
the people against future abuses. 1t is
evident that the railroad interest is far
from powerless, but it will hardly pre-
vent some provision being made for the
security of the people. Whether this
can be most wisely and safely done by
reposing authority in a commission or
leaving the regulation of the railroads
with the legislature is question,
though experience in the older states
on the whole shows that the latter pol
icy is the better one.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
Commupinp with Nature.

Chicago Herald: Close by the spark
ling brook whose silvery waters danced
in the sunlight and rippled joyously
over the golden sands they sat in silence
George and Laura-drinking in the
glorious beauty of the rustic scene and
communing with nature IN one OF her
chosen shrInes. Afar in the west the
sun seemed to linger at the horizons
brim as if unwilling to shut out from
his gaze the lovely landscape that
glowed with softened and even melan-
choly radiance in his departing beams.
A thrilling cry burst from the lips OF
the beautiful girl.
"Georgel George!" she almost
shrieked.
"What it is ,darling?" he asked, plac-
ing his arm tenderly around her waist.
HAS the romantic yet oppressive love-
mess Of the scenery saddened your.
spirits"
mo, George!" she screamed, waving
her hands wildly and making frantic
jab at the small of her back 81 think
it's some kind Of bugl"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
No Demand for Socialism.

CItrsIuHu Itddsr.
There are effective remedies for the evils
of plutocracy outside of nationalism, and
they will be used. There Is no need of dis
carding our present idea Of individualism,
from the practice of which so much of our
present civilization has sprung, for socialism
in order to conquer the evils that threaten.
1ndividualism is still strong and capable
stronger to-day than ever before-aud no
one needs to seriously fear that any power
of combination, whether trust, syndicate, or
by whatever name it may be known, can
subdue 1t; much less can it be crushed out to
make way for the socialistic idea Of a
naturalization of industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
Better Put No MONEY IN Trusts.

Several recent decisions of courts have
called public attention to the fact that COM
binations intended to restrict production or
to control prices are not tolerated by the
law. But in a dozen states or more special
laws have been proposed or passed this year
for the purpose Of preventing or defeating
that conspiracy against the public welfare
commonly called a trust. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to say that these measures are in some
cases too sweeping. They prohibit organiza-
tions which may be of great public benefit,
as well IS others which are radically harm
full But public opinion is likely to err on
the safe side, If at all, in this case, and in
vestors are wise who decline to put up money
in the expectation that Americans will find
no redress when confronted with an oppres-
sive monopoly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
A Model Stock Farm.

r. G. Outcault, of the Capital National
bank, is fitting up one of the finest stock
farms in this part of the state The initial
work speaks much for it's permanence and
success. 1t is situated six miles south of
Lincoln and the drive out is q delightful one
The farm in question contains 100 acres of
gently undulating prairie, and he has given
it the euphoneous name of Grassland Stock
Farm, and IL name goes for anything it is
certainly a meritorious one. Every acre Of
the farm is well set with lawn grasses.
Mr.. Outcault is great lover of horsefesh,
and his stud, although small, is finely inbred.
Indeed, i'll this regard, IL is the peer of any
in the west. 81 am fitting the farm up as a
place of recreation rather than as place of
profit" the affable proprietor SAYS, land
haven't u hoof for sale.n IL seems that his
sole purpose is to awaken, if possible,
deeper interest in horse breeding
throughout the state. For reference only"
his catalogue says, las none of the ANIMALS
are for sale" 1t shows Lena Carey, by
Messenger; Duroc, by Rysdic's Hamble-
tonian, son of Abadallah and first dam Ida,
by Rysdyk's Hambletonan. 1t also shows
Lady Burnham and Giry King, by Allan
dorf, son of Onward, by George Wilkes, and
first dams Alfaretta ard Kings Beauty, re-
spectively, by Mambrino King, thus show
ing fine strain of inbred blood The stud
Gregors, perfect pictures of their sires, and
as fine specimens of horseesh as one would
care to see. Mr. Outcault laughingly says
that he expects TO make his stable TO Ne
braska what Bonner's stables are to New
York
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

THERE is every indication that the
annual encampment of the Grand Army
OF the Republic, August IL, will be a
most successful gathering. No more
beautiful spot in the state could be
chosen for the meeting than Kearney
with her enterprising and hospitable
citizens. A large attendance is assured
il the weather be propitious. The liberal
rates fixed by the railroads, coupled with
the free transportation OF uniformed
bands, is an inducement which the old
solder will not oe able to resist. AS an
additional feature Of the occasion six
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

THE treasury department has finally
determined to interpret the provisions
OF tho alien contract labor law with
great deal of latitude. Experience dur
ing the past few months in an on deavor
to enforce it TO the letter has shown its
absurdity and barbarity. Besides caus-
ing vexation to many people the law, IL
strictly applied, is likely to strain our
friendly relations with both Canada
and Mexico, against which countries 1t
can be made to operate severely. Until
congress shall have defined its powers
more definitely, cases brought to the
attention OF the treasury department.
will at once be dismissed unless the evil
dence is sufficiently strong to support
them, when the complaint will be given
a hearing. This is sensible rule and
will relieve the treasury officials OF
much annoyance and embarrassment.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
NOT DUTIABLE,

After prolonged deliberat;on the sec
retary of the treasury has decided that
foreign built railway cars coming into
the United States from Canada are not
subject to "a duty. The full text of the
decision is not at hand, but the inn
portant point of it is that cars engaged
in trade have never been regarded as
dutiable importations, but as vehicles
of s1I;acsportatioa for conducting an
established aud lcgalized traffic. This
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

CORRUPTION in public service evil
IDENTIFY is not found in republics alone.
The scandal in German naval circles
affecting the Kiel navy yards, despite
the attempt of the emperor to suppress
the fact, is one OF great magnitude and
reflects seriously upon the boasted dis
cipline and integrity OF German officials.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

Der 8. Rev. F. A. Hardin, OF Chicago, will
DO in charge of the meeting
Isaac Wilson, OF Malcom has become In.
sane. At one time he was the leading
merchant in the county, and was worth prob.
ably 100000. Whisky and reckless specula.
tion reduced him TO want and shattered his
intellect.
at Panora, citizens and showmen getting
into fight because one of the girl perform
ers claimed to have been insulted by man
in the audience. Whisky was the cause of
the disturbance
Junius Brown, of Monona, has found a
mastodon's tooth on his farm The tooth is
7xS inches and weighs a little over five and
half pounds He also has picked up part of
n tusk of one OF these extinct animals. The
tusk was about six inches thick.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
trees Grow I'm a Cburcb.

Growing out OF the masonry OF the
French Catholic church steeple in
Biddeford, Me-, almost at the upper
limmit OF the brickwork, are two young
trees. Both are green and healthy
looking, aud have grown rapidly within
a year. They are beyond reach from
the upper window, and could not be re-
moved without stage being built. The
opinion is that one is willow and the
other poplar. How they obtained
root In the masonry is mystery.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

WITH rose-colored prospects the
American company sets forth its deter
mination to dig the great Nicaragua
canal. But reading between the lines
reveals the fact that the company is
extending broad invitation Tor the
generous American blic to step up
and subscribe literally for canal stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

HENRY GEORGE is being banqueted
in the east, in return for his efforts to
establish system that was tried and
condemned in England before Henry
George was born.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
City News and Notes.

A number of Lincoln people are preparing
TO bid for the new Lutheran college which IS
to be located in this state.
The Rev. A. Wv Raymond gave a practi-
cal talk to the young men at the Y. M. G. A.
rooms this afternoon.
The old building, on the Y. M. G. A. prop
erty at Thirteenth and have been moved
away and active work will be commenced on
the new building right away.
1t is rumored that Architect Hawkins is
engaged on plans for a new $500 900 hotel
c. w. Lyman is preparing to build some
elegant tenement blocks on his lots on II
street between Eleventh and Twelfth.
Mrs. Charles West has gone to Tina, Mo-,
called home by the death of her only sister.
Mrs. Jennie A. Williams. The deceased was
about tiftytwo years old, and left husband
and six children.
NJ H. Tilton, the popular manager Of the
Wisconsin Furniture and Coffin company OF
this city, has returned from a trip through
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Dakota.
Judge Ryan, of Iowa, is visiting his broth
ers, Robert and Thomas, of this city.
John f. Fuller, the abstract man, begins
work in the morning on a new set of abstract
books for j. H. McMurtoy.
The interest in city politics grows apace, as
there is probability that the city will have
three instead of two justices of the peace.
Cochran and Smelling are candidates for re-
election, and Brown is also pulling for
place. AL Bach is pulling the stump for re-
election as constable, while Hunger, the
other constable, has aspirations to be sheriff.
The four corners at Eleventh and o are
thronged with people who talk politics by
the hour.
Governor Thayer arrived home to-day He
addressed the citizens Of Rverton yesterday
at reunion picnic.
Auditor Benton and wife came home to-
day from Manitou, Colo, where they enjoyed
O very pleasant week Of recreation.
East Lincoln is camorng for better school
accommodations.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
CroninviIle's Ambition.

Chicago Times.
We've got the prettiest girls here
The sweetest and the best
They've got the brightest eyss and they
Are always neatly drest;
Their forms are simply beautiful,
Their smiles beyond compare,
But still we are not happy, for
We want the worlds fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

THE cities and towns on the Missouri
river are getting together to bring the
railroads to terms. Omaha should
not fail to join hands in the movement
to emancipate the cities on the west
bank of the Missouri from railroad dis
crimination.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

DIR. ROBERT LOMBORN, an eminent
physician, offers prize of two hundred
dollars for an essay on the best methods
of exterminating mosquitoes. 1t is, of
course, unnecessary to say that DR..
Lomborn lives in New Jersey.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

THE supporters of the Canada an
nexation scheme will, perhaps, pause
In their ambition on learning the fol-
lowing fact. The Dominion now owes
two hundred and eighty-fve million
dollars, or about fifty-six dollars per
capita. Annexation means the assump-
tion OF this debt by the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

principle having emained IN force
for twenty years, the secretary did
not think it would be in the
public interest TO make radical de-
parture from it, and he makes the con-
elusive suggestion that the question is
no longer open to administrative con-
struction. That is to say, II congress
should think it we'll to require that Ca
nadian-bu cars coming into this coun-
try laden, or for the purpose of being
laden, shall pay duty that power to so
provide resides with that body, but
otherwise the principle so long OBJ
served will continue to be regarded.
The delay Of the department in
reaching n decision upon this question,
which was submitted to it some two
months ago, was doubtless due to the
great pressure that was brought to bear
by the American car-building interest.
1t is fair to presume that the secretary
had at no time 3oubt as to what his
decision ought TO be, but at least an APP
pearance of prolonged deliberatlon was
necessary. Will the interests which
claim to be unfaworably affected by the
free entrance of Canadian cars be con-
tent TO allow this decision to standp
The question is relegated by the
treasury department to congress,
and is it not more than prob
able that an effort will be
made to induce that body to make these
cars dutiablep 1t is to be expected, but
meanwhile public sentiment is likely to
be heard in such general approval OF
the long established policy that there
is very slight probability OF congress
interfering with it. The country, how
ever, has doubtless not heard tho last
of the attempt to add to our Canadian
complications by imposing duty on
the cars built in that country which are
regularly engaged in transportation be-
tween Canada and the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

companies of regulars, together with
the famous Second infantry band, under
command OF General Wheaton, are to
take part. Taking it oil in all, the
kearney encampmeut promises to be TO
the veteran a glorious gathering OF
comrades where "reminiscences and
friendships OF the war aquarter of
century ago are to be renewed about
the camp fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05


iowa has done away with the old
time pumpkin show at her annual state
fair and will introduce u feature both
novel and effective. Liberal prizes are
to be offered to the ninety-nine COUNT es
of the state for the best and most ar
tistic display of their products. This
stimulates active competition and riv-
airy among the counties which will
lead to beneficial results. Spurred on
bv desire to excel each other the
counties will make exhibits Of their re-
sources significant for their excellence
and completeness. The proposed COM
petition has already excited an interest
throughout the state. There is no rea-
son why the managers of the Nebraska
lar idea. The seventy-eight coun-
ties OF Nebraska, if put ON their
mettle, could make display of their
agricultural, animal, mineral and man
ufacturing products that would be a
revelation to our people for its variety.
1t would be the very best test of the in
dividual worth of each county, and
would be a reflex Of the energy and
character OF its people. The exhibit
would show what the state at large has
been doing, what progress it has made :,
and what opportunities are open for the
extension of its resources. Such
bird's-eye view of Nebraska's wealth
has never been attempted in the man
ner proposed. 1t lies in the province of
the state fair association to take up the
project and develop it in order to slim
ulate the varied industries of Nebraska
and to increase the interest of our peo-
pie in the annual state fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

Mr.. HENRY II. CLARKE has called
at the war department SER to git" the
order for the purchase of his Sarpy
county farm for a military post. But
several large stumps are still in the way.
Meantime Fort Omaha is still located
where il ought to remain.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
The National Flower.

Denver NetDs.
France has her lily
And England her rose,
And everybody knows
Where the shamrock grows;
Scotland has her thistle
Flowering on the hill,
But the American emblem
Is--the one-dollar bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

AS A mischief maker Sitting Bulls
days are about over. His attempt to
stampede the friendly Indians at Stand.
ing Rock, who were signing the Sioux
bill, turned out to be II failure. In the
language of the plains, Sitting Bull is
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

AN ADDITION of five carriers to the
postal service OF Omaha may not fully
supply long-felt want, but neverthe-
less it will go great way in relieving
the necessities of the present.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

THE shah of Persia has terminated
his London visit. AS the royal grants
bill is sure to pass the country will not
be asked to pay the expense OF cleaning
the apartments he occupied.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

How are the nightly fallen! Martin
IrneA, who at the time OF the strike on
the Gould lines five years ago, was too
arrogant TO grant General Manager
Hoxie An interview, now earns scanty
living from a little fruit stand IN st.
Louis.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
This From n Mugwump.
Boston Herald.

There isn't any occasion for alarm because
the state department at Washington is being
allowed to run itself. The only danger that
some people have feared has been that II
would be run too much. All is well, so far.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

PARIsIANs will soon revel In the ex-
citement of witnessing bull fight in
their own city. The same principle
will be observed as in French duelling
there will be no killing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05
All One to the Taxpayer.
Boston Globe.

UUSEUTE VFTUUb.
Lord Fife was married to the Princess
Louise according to the programme. The
princess, we suppose, becomes Lady Fife,
while the British taxpayer goes on paying
tho flfer
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

A FoRGER doing time in the Califor-
mia states prison has been liberated for
writing a poem. Criminals often do
become more INSCRIPTIONS by contine-
ment..
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

If the rain keeps on much longer
New York will be tempted to build her
worlds exposition on boats under the
shadow Of Brooklyn bridge.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

THE CITY hall is once more in sight,
and IL no time is wasted in wrangling
over the letting of contracts, the build
ing may be completed by the end Of
1900
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-05

EVEN the American bicycler snatches
away the laurels of his English cousin.