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Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
DEATH OF JAMES LAIRD.


The announcement OF the death Of
Congressman James Laird did not come
unexpectedly. While his political friends
have sought to conceal the fact from
the public that his malady was incura-
BILE and his recovery beyond the reach
OF human skill, his real condition had
been an open secret for many months.
AS public man Mr.. Laird had his
ardent admirers and bitter opponents.
He was cast in that mold that dispises a
fight from behind ambush. His natural
instincts and impulses were those of q
brave, big-hearted man. But his
political and personal associates led HIM
to champion policies not always popular,
and into paths not always commendable.
While by instinct man of the common
people with an Unborn aversion to mon
opolies, Mr.. Laird s ambition made him
the camp-follower and eventually a
leader of that political wing Of the re-
publican party allied with the rail-
roads.
1t is sad commentary upo n the frail-
ties of humanity that robust man in
the prime of life should fade away men,
tally in the midst of career that was
so full OF promise.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
HOW TO FILL THE VACANCY.

The vacancy created by the death Of
James Laird becomes at once q subject
of interest, not only in the Second con-
gressional district, but in the country
at large, by reason of the closeness be-
tween the two parties in the low er
house of the national legislature. The
first question that presents itself is how
the vacancy is to be filed and when.
The statutes of Nebraska, Section
10S, provide that vacancies in the Office
of representatives in congress shall be
filled at the next general election, un-
less session of congress is held or to
be held prior to the general election in
November. In other words the voters
of tho Second congressional district
will, among officers to be voted for at
the general election IN Novem-
ber, also be required to elect
member of the Fifty-frst congess
to fill Mr.. Laird's unexpired term.
Should President Harrison call special
session of congress for October, as is
now expected, the governor will be re-
quired to call for u special election in
the Second congressional district to fill
the vacancy at the earliest practicable
time, which would be within ten day s
from the date OF the governors call.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
A BEATEN CHAMPION.

The law has vanquished John L. Sui
livan. The man whose muscular pow
ers has overcome all antagonists has
the prize ring, to a "stand still" by a
Mississippi governor. The worlds
champion slugger will do years SER
vice for the state whose law he violated.
Such is the sentence of Mississippi
court, and while an effort will be made
to secure change of the just decree,
there is worry little probability that it
will succeed. BY a very large
majority the chances are that
the most famous of pugilists
will pass the next twelvemonth in
suit of stripes doing honest labor for
the commonwealth whose governor and
laws he de6ed. There is great proba-
bility that there will be associated with
him in this useful service others who
were his alders and abetters in violat-
ing the law of Mississippi.
The vindication of the law and of ex-
ecutive authority accomplished by the
conviction and sentence OF Sullivan
will be approved bv all who are not
supporters OF the brutal business of
prize fighting. Except in few
states popular sentiment in op-
position to this demoralizing sport, So
called, has been embodied in statutes
which make it penal offense, and
among the laws prohibiting and punish
ing prize fighting, those of Mississippi
are not the least severe. They pre-
scribe both a heavy fine and imprison-
ment, and Sullivan and his friends had
hoped that only q fine would be in
hicted, which they would gladly have
paid, but the authorities evidently felt
ment at all, would not have vini-
Gated the law, and would have
been a bad precedent, and the
court therefore sentenced Sullivan to
serve year in the penitentiary. There
was leniency IN this, the maximum
term under the law being two years,
and the state will lose financially, since
it could have fined the pugilist thou
sand dollars; but the example was nee
essary, aud only Mr.. Sullivan and his
friends will find fault with it.
Governor Lowry has been subjected
to good deal OF 'ridicule because OF the
failure to prevent the fight, as we'll as
| for his subsequent efforts to capture
the fighters and those responsible
with them for the occurrence, but it is
now his turn to laugh. He must be
| given due credit for his persistence in
pursuing the violators OF the law and
bringing them to an accountability,
and the example he has set OF fidelity
to duty is to be heartily commended.
AS to Sullivan, 1t is to be said in his
favor that while he had an opportunity
to escape prosecution he did not accept
| it, and when arrested he went to meet
his fate without the least opposition.
That he would have taken
different course but for assur-
ances that nothing more serious than a
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

game viii not then 90 TO the nine whose
pitcher can most befudde the umpire.
The popularity OF the russell leather shoe
seems to be on the decline In Omaha. The
cost is considerable, and rainy weather ap.
pears TO act harshly with them. None but
bankers sons can wear the russell with any
degree Of permanency, as an average salary
would melt away before shoemaker's de-
mands like dew before a summer sun.
A short time since the hearts OF Boston
spinsters were set into q hutter by an an :
nouncement that Tacoma contained large
number of manageable bachelors anxious
to we'd The feminine plurality of Boston is
so large, and offers of marriage are so few,
that Immediately steps were taken for vast
hegira of spectacled maidens TO the west.
Local booksellers declare that Hub girls
have abandoned science, ana that books con-
taiuing information about the west and par
ticularly Washington territory, are the only
ones yalled for
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
HITS AND MISSES.

Mr. Jam es Morgan, Of Morgan county, In.
diana, Offers S., 900 for wife, who must be
both young and pretty. He has had many
applications, but the multiplicity Of charms
displayed by the different candidates con-
fuses the old gentleman and he cannot make
up his mind which maiden to take. 1t might
be we'll for HIM TO call in jury of young
men, who are entirely competent to decide
on all questions touching female loveliness,
and abide by their decision.
The recent uprising of the Sandwich
islanders against Kalakaua seems to have
scared all the English education out of the
sovereign of that Kingdom judging from an
official message written by him shortly after
the rebels had been captured and led away
to prison. The king said: "Hon. S. NJ.
Damon. Sir: The feeling or rumor ex-
pressed by Mr.. ---- that am in league
with the movement or MIR. Wilcox, mako
this solemn declaration that these reports
or rumors are not true nor the semOlance OF
which is connected with the matter before
the cabinet yesterday KALAKAUA."
Those Omaha ladies who danced with his
majesty at tho reception gwen him in this
city several years ago, will undoubtedly feel
grieved that time and a steady pursuit of
Gambrinus has dealt so unkindly with his
mental powers.
A young man IN the south has invented a
device which will do away with the umpire
and his depotism. The inventor figures that
the calling of balls and strikes allows him to
give the game TO either club he pleases.
The patent will do away with the objection
able feature The invention consists OF a
propelling machine which will allow the man
who stands in the box to throw every ball
over the plate He can elevate or lower II
SO as to throw the ball anywhere between
the knee and the waist. The velocity of the
ball can be regulated, aud the team with tina
best catcher can throw the swiftest ball.
Only three balls will be thrown over the
plate aud the batter must strike or run. The
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
The Tim es Meant Well.
RfIo Times.


The Times has lost subscriber! It was
all on account of trying TO get those weeds
cut down for the benefit of the ladies. He
was an old and valued subscriber, too. One
of the kind that grow dearer year after year
by the value of unpaid subscriptions invested
in him. In the "paid till when" column OF
our subscription book opposite his name are
the characters, VOL L, Nd4a 1t was the
honest endeavor of the Times TO stir up a
little more pride among our townspeople,
but, like gentleman VINO received cake Of
a choice brand of soap from his lady love, he
drew an unkind inference from it, and Or
dered US to stop his paper. But, bless his
shillalah we can't do that until he goes
through the ceremony of counting out three
and a half standard units of u. S. legal ten
der and squaring up for past favors thank
fully received. That's law and gospel on
that point.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

heavy fine would. be inflicted may be
presumed, but fof uch merit rs there
was in his courseiet him have credit.
He will doubtless I'D an obedient and
dutiful prisoner, and year passed
apart from temptations and corrupting
associates will 40 him no harm. The
experience will-yery likely put an end
to his career as pugilist for champion
ship glory, though he may be expected
to again appear as au exponent of the
''manly art of self defense"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
THE STAR-SPANGLED CANINE


Considerable interest is bong shown
throughout the country as to the
form into which the new arrange
ment Of the stars of the flag will be
made on the entrance of the four new
states into the union. There is no pro-
vision OF law for the arrangement OF
the stars on the flag. Custom has de-
creed that the arrangement shall be in
series of rows, but this rule has not
been absolutely obeyed in the American
flags of different epochs. II in making
the new flag, which is to be studded
with forty-two stars, the accepted plan
be followed out, thers would be six rows
OF seven stars each, making square work
on the blue field. A different ar
rangement has been suggested, however,
by +. L. Spinner, the venerable
ex-secretary of the treasury. 1t is his
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

PEOPLE who are afraid that Omaha is
losing ground as stock market had
better examine the records. For the
seven days ending August the re-
ceipts were twenty thousand, nine hum
dred and thirty-four, while at Kansas
City they were twenty thousand, eight
hundred and eighty-two, making a bal
ance OF ffty-two in Omaha's favor.
From the third packing center of the
United States Omaha will soon advance
permanently to second place.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

ADMIRERS of Davy Crockett, the IA
nous pioneer. are going to celebrate the
one hundred and third anniversary of
his birth at Nashville, Tennessee. He
was the man for whom the coon always
came down out OF the tree without
being shot at. If Davy were alive to-
day he would be disgusted with the
present generation Of clay pigeon
shooters
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
A Le't-Hanucr For Grady.

We observe with pleasure that those south
ern newspapers which are edited by men
who proved their courage as soldiers during
the war denounce these two fellows (the
duelists) as miscreants aud urge their pun
ishment. But editors who, like the partici-
pants in this duel were born too late to face
batteries at Gettysburg or Spottsylvania are
rapturously applauding the "heroism" which
does not shrink from the pistol practice Of
one excited man in the dark.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Becoming Really Civilized.

NOHIUOWBFU IHIu.I duUeTtISeF.
1t is evidence of a marked change In pub
lie opinion with respect to duelng that the
duel in Cherokee county Saturday last be-
tween two Georgians has excited so much
comment throughout the state, and it is
gratifying to know that this comment is so
emphatic in denunciation of that barbarous
custom. There can be no mistaking the
strength of popular opinion on this subject,
and the statute aimed at the practice is well
supported in widespread sentiment against
the so called code of honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Editor Burr's Apology.

FTdnhTIn RtpWDIIcUH.
This is how Editor Burr, Of the Enterprise,
gets out of bad predicament: "We are as
sured by the mother and grandmother of the
Sheperdson baby that we made a mistake in
designating it as red-headed. The grand
mother declares that the hair is auburn,
while the mother thinks it may be described
as golden. We stand corrected. The hair is
any color they please We are not such a
fool as to dispute with q mother or grand
mother about the color of baby's hair; we
only know that it is pretty baby"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
just the Judge For Sullivan.

Is there anything significant in the remark
of the Associated press reporter at Purvis,
Miss, that Judge Terrell, vino is trying slug
ger Sullivan's case, is "a splendid specimen
of physical manhood" Ordinarily, the phys
lcal attributes of u presiding judge are not a
matter of moment to the public; but in this
case it looks as if the possibility of personal
encounter between that official and the dis
tinguished accused III case the latter is not
pleased with the rulings had suggested itself
to the writer of the dispatch.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

NEBRASKA was the first state in the
union to treat prize fighting as felony
and enforce the criminal code by send
ing one OF the principals in prize
fight to the penitentiary. Since then
sporting men of the prize ring have
given Nebraska wide berth, Missis-
sippi has only fallen into the footsteps
OF Nebraska in treating John l.. Sulli-
van as law breaker that must share
the ignominy and hardships of the
felon's cell
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

IN small way, it appears, Nebraska
is represented at the Paris exposition.
The state board of agriculture quietly
prepared an exhibit OF Nebraska's prod
uct, and the state has the honor of be-
ing the only one in the union which
has display OF corn at Paris under the
auspices of the American agricultural
department. While there may be some
satisfaction in knowing that Nebraska
has shown more enterprise than her
neighbors, it is nevertheless to be re-
gretted that the state has been alto
gether too modest in its efforts. 1t GER
tainly is news to many people in the
state TO learn that Nebraska has corn
show in Paris.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Fertile Nebraska Intellects.
TbieUun TIngs

Nebraska people are fertile in the matter
of expedients. Aman out there had his wife
arrested on charge of faithlessness, and
when it didn't stick he found she wouldn't
1--we with him. This called out his talent.
He remembered that back east there was an
indictment against himself and wife for rob-
berry, and he had the officers come on and ar
rest them both. He said he thought term
of Imprisonment would do them both good
Such man ought to be in congress AT the
very least.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

GEORGE p. BESus has offered the
park commissioners tract of between
five and ten acres OF land situated at
Thirty-fourth and lizard streets for park
purposes. If some minor differences
can be satisfactorily arranged between
the commissioners and Mr.. Bemis, the
work of improving the land will be
commenced immediately. While the
tract is not large the location is favora-
BILE, and the park would make nice
resort for all classes of citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

Both Norvin Green and Postmaster
General Wanamaker are ut Saratoga.
When under the influence Of Vichy and
congress waters there should be no diff
ticulty in adjusting the question of gov
ernment rates over the telegraph lines
of the Western Union.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

rOMAHA's police judge, in q recent
decision, declared that Even a king
has no right to invade the sanctity OF
his most humble subjects home" Pos
siblY his honor is not aware that INSTALL
ment men and policemen are the power
behind the throne.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Mr.. Boyd and the Mayoralty.


James E. Boyd, Of Omaha, ID as great a
man as Benton ]. He'll, now of Chicago, or
Peter A. Dey, still of Iowa. Mr.. Boyd does
not want to be mayor Of Omaha any more.
1t is not but what Mr.. Boyd might be elected,
but that it is getting TO be more unsatis-
factory thing to be mayor Of Omaha than
Mr. Dey pictures to his democratic frnds it
is to be governor of Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

A ST. PAUL paper has discovered
that Minneapolis has packed its last
city directory with the names of large
number of dogs. The charge is prop
orly authenticated and goes to prove
the desperate character of the struggle
suDremacy
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

WESTERN railroad men declare that
the difficulty with which they will have
to contend this autumn will be scare
ity of equipment. While the Union
Pacific and the Nebraska roads have
been constantly adding to their rolling
large enough to handle the vast pro-
ducts of the state with sufficient dis
Datch
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

THE third and last series of competi-
tive drills in craftsmanship at the gov
iernment range at Bellevue will begin
tomorrow and the contest will include
soldiers and officers from all commands
in the army. These target drills have
attracted attention in army circles in
every section Of the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
The Diamond Corner.
Chtcaoo Times.

Chicago Times.
Poor people must economize on diamonds
during the coming winter. Prices have ad-
vanced 30 per cent while the entire European
and African output is IN the hands OF New
York and Philadelphia syndicate. Thus are
the necessaries of life controlled by fortu-
nate few. HI@ -s..s
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
A Hundred Years May Tell.


DR.. Hammond 81 hys that it will take hun
dred years Of experimenting to prove the
value of the elixir of life. Probably few Of
us will live to see the result Of these expert
ments-if we take the elixir.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

WHEN citizens make up their minds
to tender the park commission suitable
grounds for park purposes they should
attach no unreasonable conditions to
the gift
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Enough of Jeff.

50. Louis Globe Democrat
Another letter from JEFF Davis, reiteratIng
his confederate sentiments, suggests the hope
that in his case, at least, the Brown -Sequard
elixer will not prove successful.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
COUNTRY BREEzES.
One on Uncle Jimmy.

Last Wednesday morning Uncle Jimmy
Loghry milked his COW as usual, and inside
of an hour she dropped one of the best calves
of the season. This is fairly one on the old
gentleman. and he has been setting up the
cigars to all who applied in consequence.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

SINCE st. Joe has gravely announced
itself q candidate for the worlds expo
sition Of 1892, the citizens of that burg
spoil its name Saint Joseph.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
What Omaha Air Will Do.

Chicago Tribune.
Explorer Stanley was once the Omaha cor
respondent of several eastern papers, and a
man VINO was chum of his at that time says
that Henry M was the readiest and most ac-
complished liar he ever knew.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
He Profited iSy the Example.
Wnsl illDtOll Post

Nebraska had no sooner unearted a giant
with his petrtied fist full of diamonds than
Wisconsin comes to the front with wonder
full tale of pearls found in the Sugar river
clamsbells. The Wisconsin romancer, in his
des cription of the size, number and purity of
the pearls found, has quite taken the wlud
out of the sails OF the Nebraska liar,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Knock Out the Snakes.

Denrer Republican.
The sea serpent and snake stories incident
to this season of the year have their monoto-
ny somewhat relieved by the reports OF the
finding of diamonds in Nebraska, pearls in
Wisconsin and paying gold mines in Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

the police court and prey upon prison
ers have occasloned great deal of ad-
verse criticism upon the force. They
should be run out
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Its n Stand-OR.


CNICuJO NtUT.
Opinion is divided as to whether Peoria,
St. Louis or Bloomington should have the
worlds fair III case it don't go to Chicago or
New York
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
A Pacific Coast Illustrations.

SUI FFUHCISCD ANH,
The Canadian papers which are jumping
up and down over the Behrug sea matter
appear to know as much about international
law as an angle worm does about making
apple butter. sffF'
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
In the Coltage By the Sea.

In the Cottage by the Sea.
Childhood days now pass before me,
Forms and scenes of long ago,
Like dream they hover DER me,
Calm and bright as evening glow.
Days that know no shade of sorrow,
There my young heart pure and free,
Joyful hailed each coming morrow,
In the cottage by the sea.
Fancy sees the rose tree twining,
Round the old and rustic door,
And below the white beach shining,
Where gathered shells of yore.
Here's my mothers gentle warning,
AS she took me on her knee,
And l feel again life's morning,
In the cottage by the sea.
What though years have rolled above pae
And mid farer scenes roam
Yet ne'er shall cease 10 love thee.
Childhood's dear and happy home.
And when life's long day is closing,
oh. how pleasant it would be,
On some faithful heart reposips,
In the cottage by the sea.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
Two Sure Winners.

ChtcuD0 TRIBUNE.
Iowa republicans are enthusiastically in
favor of Hutchison for governor and Chi
cago for the worlds fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
SONGS OF OTHER DAYS.
I'm Still n Friend to Y

I'm Still n Friend to You.
All years have come and gone, dear Ton
(The past seems like dreamy,
Since you and together met
Down by the winding stream;
When, hand IN hand, we promised, Tom,
To zach we would be true.
Old time has made no change in me;
Pm still friend to you.
How often have wept, dear Tom,
When thinking DER the Joys,
The happy scenes Of long ago,
When you and werc boys
But now, Pm told, you're very poor,
And your days Of life are few.
1t gives me Joy to meet you, Tom;
I'm still friend TO you.
Old friendship often withers, Tom;
Whene'er man grows poor
The rich and proud forget ''old friends"
And know them then no more.
But keep that honest heart of yours,
Wen make old friendship new;
care not what the world may say,
I'm still friend to you.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
AS OTHERS SEE US.
Through Jealous Eyes.

ICnU6r NcUS.
The prominence which Omaha and Kansas
City are giving the Missouri river as q
waterway demonstrates that their prestige
as railway terminals is gone, and gone for
Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18
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