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The record-union., 1891-06-19
NOTICE.

IT HAVING COMETO OUR KNOWLEDGE
1 that certain agents OF other firms engaged
in the manufacture of sarsaparilla and iron,
and particularly one J. 4. McCraken, repre-
senting Schmidt g. Co. Of Stockton, have been
circulating statements to the effect that we no
longer have the right to manufacture that
article, we take this opportunity of notifying
the trade and the public that we have the
same rights now as heretofore and that we
propose to exercise them. We arc still cr-
gagged in the business, still manufacture and
sell superior preparation of ''S,ARSAPA
RILLA, IRON and VICHY WATER" ana
Will continue to do so, all reports to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. Any statements o;
Mr. McCraien, or any one else, that any one
firm has the exclusive privilege of selling sar-
saparitla and iron are wholly unfOunded.
C.. SCHNERR & co.
The record-union., 1891-06-19

Very large Egg Beaters with buckets intended for hotels
restaurants ice cream making ETC., 81 So
The record-union., 1891-06-19

Ice Picks with heavy iron and wood handles for cracking
the ice 20 cents
The record-union., 1891-06-19

Pretty Shell Hair Ornaments studded with Steel 25 and
s. cents. The designs are new
The record-union., 1891-06-19

No need to soil the fingers by removing old pens and put
ting in new onesf you of the American Pencil
Cos new Penhoders Press spring and the old pen flies
out without touching The PenhOder is of good size and
specially suited for business mems use. Price cents
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
THE INDIAN CONSULTATION.


There is now at the national capital
delegation Of Indians representing the
hostiles in the late disturbance in South
Dakota. Another delegation, repre-
sentative of the Indians in that section
who have adopted the conditions OF civ
ilization and are engaged in farming
and industrial pursuits, will arrive in
Washington today. The first of these
delegations went to visit the 'Great
Father" upon the suggestion OF Cen
eral Miles, approved by the war depart
ment, the object being to enable them
TO state in person to the president the
causes which led to the recent outbreak,
and perhaps at the same time to i'm
press them more fully with the power of
the government. The other delegation
goes to the seat Of government on the
invitation of the interior department,
for the purpose not so much of getting
their views of the Indian situation as Of
showing what has been and may be ac-
complished in the way of civilizing the
Indian and making him an intelligent,
industrious aud self-supporting being.
1t is we'll that both of these elements
will be present in Washington at the
same time, so that the contrast in
their character and condition may
be studied by the authorities and by
members of congress. 1t is hardly pos
sible that the observation of these repre-
sentatives of the semi-savage and the
civilized elements among the Indians
can fail to remove some erroneous no.
tions that exist Regarding these people
and dispel or confirm views now enter
tained respecting the policy to be pur-
sued with them. Both delegations were
selected with reference to illustrating to
the best advantage the different condi-
tions they represent. If the consulta-
do anything toward simplifying the
"problem" in which they are concerned
the expenditure involved will be well
employed. o.
Meantime the problem continues to be
more or less disclis5ed, and the diversity
of views apparently remains as great as
ever. The weight of opinion, however,
is undoubtedly on the side of the p"opo-
sition that the government should keep
faith with the Indians and carry out
fully every promise or pledge it has
made to them, The policy OF requiring
the Indians TO take care of themselves
by work is not objected to, but those
best qualified to express an opinion say
that this will have to be done very
gradually, and meanwhile the old peo
pie must be properly cared for and the
young educated. Alloting an Indian {
piece of land with a few head OF stock
and implements he does not know how
to use will not make him farmer, and
the prevalence OF the idea which OBJ
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

RECENT events tend to show that the
spectacular meeting of Cleveland and
Hill was not accidental. 1t was part OF
plan to bring the aspirant and the
claimant together and show the admir-
ers OF both that the brandishing of dag
gers and exchange of labial shots during
the last two years were mere accessories
to the play 1t is asserted that the ele-
vation of Hill to the senate means the
postponement Of his ambition till 1896.
Meanwhile he will give his support to
Cleveland, and in event Of the latter's
election Hill is to have complete con-
troll OF federal patronage in New York.
If the bargain is a go, it is believed David
will head the New York delegation to
the national convention and possibly pre-
sent the name of Cleveland. Color is
given to this charming deal by the fact
that Cleveland was invited to the ban
Quet at the urgent request OF Hill, and
by the further fact that the mugwumr
press is grievious sore because the
prophet condescended to meet the enemy
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
THE IOWA BUGBEAR.

Every western state which undertakes
to check the rapacity OF railroad corpor-
ations is Immediately presented with
highly colored picture OF the disastrous
results of regulation. Iowa is invaria-
bly, held up as model wrecker. Ac-
cording to the corporations, railroad
regulation and restriction have there
reached the verge of confiscation, and
surrounding states are warned to be-
ware of the fate of Iowa.
These assertions are supported by an
array of fictitious figures on cost, debt,
earnings and expenses, cooked purposely
to deceive. Even statistical works OF
note have fallen into the trap laid by
the corporations and present figures to
prove that the sy stem of regulation en-
forced in Iowa is disastrous to the rail-
roads. Now what are the facts?
Iowa, in common with other western
states, was compelled in self-defense, 10
years ago, to restrict the avarice OF
transportation companies. The famous
granger law was enacted in 1874 The
law fixed rates for given distances in five
miles stages, and regulated the amounts
by chasing the road according to their
earning power. 1t is an acknowledged
fact that the four years in which the
granger rates were in operation were
| among the most prosperous enjoyed by
the railroads and the people. The com
mission system was inaugurated in 1878,
| and for II years the state has given
| the question of railroad rates exhaustive
| attention and conscientious study. 1t
| cannot be honestly asserted that the
state has heedessly attempted regula-
| ton of rates. The schedule now en-
forced is the result OF years of experience
and deliberation.
The annual reports of the state rail
road commission furnish unquestioned
proof of the justice of the Iowa law. The
report for the year ending June so, 1889,
| shows the total mileage to be S,346. The
proportion of earnings for Iowa was $37,'
469, ,276, and the net earnings $ll, ,S51, 80.
| The total railroad debt represented in
Iowa was reported at sl62,012,741. The
net earnings, it will be seen, paid good
interest on this sum, without taking into
account property betterments aggregat-
ing SIG, 235, ,532.,.
What is known as the commissioners
rates went into effect February, 1889.
The report for the first half of that year
does not Indicate their effect on the cor
porations. 1t is a fact that there has
since been healthy increase in local
traffic and consequently in the earnings
| proportional to Iowa, while interstate
traffic decreased. The stimulating
effect of reducedI rates is strikingly
shown in the report of the Iowa Central
nearly all an Iowa line, which almost
doubled its receipts during the last
fiscal year.
The best proof of the justice of the
Iowa rates is furnished by the corpora
tions. In 1899 they voluntarily put il
force tariffs lower than the commission
ers' rates. This alone is sufficient answer
to the slanders heaped upon the author
| tiles of Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

self at the polls In Omaha TO vote the in
dependent or any other ticket was re-
fused the privilege Of casting that vote.
There Is no proof that any single vote
cast for Powers in Omaha or elsewhere
was not credited to him or counted for
his opponents. There is no proof what
ever that any frauds were committed
| against Powers by any officer of election
in Omaha or any other place. There is no
proof whatever that Boyd was credited
| with single vote that was not cast for
him and there is no proof that any alien
who voted at the last election had not
| taken out his first papers and abjured
all allegiance to his native country as
| the constitution requires. 1t Is clear
and beyond question that plurality OF
| the legal votes for governor were not
cast for John II. Powers, and the only
| pretense under which it is sought to
foist him into the executive chair is
furnished by the distorted stories OF dis
turbance aed violence concocted to carry
out the fore-ordained scheme to throw
out Omaha on the general charge
| that there was not fair and free cleo
tion, while all the testimony taken
shows that nobody was prevented from
voting and nobody was compelled to vote
against his choice. The so-called bloody
mobs were simply knots of people gath
cred in front of polling places and the
only disturbance was caused by hired
ticket peddlers and boisterous prohibi-
tionists who purposely sought to pro-
woke assaults and abuse, to carry out
the prohibition programme for the hue
and cry about the reign of terror in
Omaha.
Boyd's citizenship is not before the
legislature, but before the courts
Even on this point little more
charity would be in order
from those who profess to
construe words and deeds in their mos
favorable light James e. Boyd is now
as much a citizen as any man born on
American soil. He had his full naturai-
zation papers from United States court
before he took his oath of Office as gov
ernor The only point at issue is
whether he was a citizen of the United
| y
governor In any event Boyd has been
one of Nebraska's pioneers and helped
to lay the foundations of this common
wealth quarter of q century before
most of the gang of patriots who are
now howling for blood set foot on Ne
braska soil.
THE BEE is aware that the rank and
file of alliance farmers do not endorse
incendiary appeals for violence and law
defiance. They are more concerned in
the development of the material re-
sources of the state than the individual
fortunes of candidates and newspapers.
1t seems to us that the independents in
the Legislature cannot afford to counter
ance the seditious and infammatory
talk of reckless leaders and editorial
monomauiacs. They have not only their
own regulations at stake, but for the
time being they have also in their keep,
ing the good name and fame of Nebraska
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

THE alterations made by the Doug
las county delegation to the draft OF
charter changes, are decided improve
ment. The advance in the salaries OF
councilmen was reduced from 81 900 to
$500, and that of the building inspector
reduced to $4,000, the present salary
The provision giving the appointment
of police commissioners to the mayor
was very properly stricken out, thus
removing one of the most serious i'm
pediments to the success Of the charter
A few minor improvements were made
all calculated to disarm opposition ir
the legislature, while retaining the i'm
portant features designed to benefit the
city as whole.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
Eyerybody's sunday.

ST JOSfDN NfiUN
The sen ntiment Of all good people Is unques-
tionably against any dcsccration of the Sab
bath. The highest and best interests Of the
country are involved in the principle of a
proper decorous and peaceful observance
Of that day. The law of the land every
where asserts and furnishes ample protec-
ton to all religious worshipers, on all
occasions, and it also in anot less degree,
secures to every citizen, as fundamental
right, the privilege of occupying their time,
on all days alike, in peaceable, quiet aud
orderly manner. DECLARING the public from
entrance to the universal exposition on Sun
day would be gross injustice and construc-
lively an infringement of the essential prin-
ciples guaranteed by the constitution.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
WHAT rs NEWS?

Francis H. Leupp.
The death of a statesman, the birth OF a
prince;
presidents partisan views;
A candidates chances; the fate of a bill;
The breach of treaty,-that news.
A railway collision; the fall of bridge;
A buccaneer's plundering cruise;
A merchants misfortune; suicides end;
A corner in silver,-thaJ's news.
An earthquake; winter without any
storms
A summer without any dews:
A cyclone; meteor big as barn;
A rainbow at midnight, that's news.
John VS. marriage; George ks
divorce;
That last joke of Chauncey Depew's;
A coming out ball in McAlister's set;
A white house reception,-tha|s news.
The subject, IN short, would consume whole
book,
And then get no more than its dues;
For nothing on earth is so hard TO define
AS that wee syllable-News
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
OMAHA DAILY BEE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY f. 1891

suggest thgtthe wisest expenditure, II
more room b needed, would be to spend
from $4,000 to $1,000 upon "A cottage for
the superinIb bndent, and utilize the space
he now occtpDies in the main building for
the patientA - The rumor to the effect
that a large number Of inmates who
could properly be discharged are re-
tained therefor the purpose of Impress
ing the legislature should also be care
fully investigated.
While mailing every reasonable pro-
vision for the comfort of the insane, the
Legislature should not forget the rights
of that considerable portion of the peo-
pie who are not insane, but who pay the
taxes
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

REED and Mckinley are reported to
be organizing their forces to oppose rec
iprocity. An attempt to do such a
thing would be a singular instance of
stupidity on the part of very bright men.
In the whole range of issues which the
republican congress submitted to the
country, reciprocity was the only one
that was heartily approved. The morn
ing after election found the party adrift,
bnt snugly ensconced on a raft bearing
the name, Reciprocity, in luminous
letters. At that moment Mr.. Baine's
idea seemed to be the only thing left
above high water mark on the republi-
can side. And let not Reed, Mckinley
or anybody else lay violent hands upon it.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
u. 4. Talks We'll.
Sionr Citu Journal.

StOUt IITU JUtVNUI.
The legal representative for the Union Pa
cfc, MIR. Thurston, declares that that COM
pany has always stood ready to allow all
trains TO cross the Omaha bridge on just and
equitable terms. But the Union Pacific re-
serves the arbitrary power to define ''just
and equitable terms" Its terms are such
that the trains Of no other road can cross. In
this respect it Is like some other railroad
companies that have bridges across the Mis-
souri river
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

THE practice of appropriating public
money to pay the cost of periodical jun
kets for officials is an injustice to tax
payers. What right has the council to
squander one hundred and fifty dollars
in paying for the expenses of a pleasure
trip for the building Inspector 1t
would be just as Improbable to send
the plumbing inspector to convention
of sanitary engineers or the board
of public works to a convention Of
builders
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

THE somewhat surprising announce
ment comes from Canada, on the author
ity Of the principal organ of the govern
ment, that the governor general has dis
solved the house of commons and issued
writs for a new parliament The ground
for this reported action is understood to
be pending negotiations ha wing in view
treaty for the extension of commerce
between the United States and Canada,
the result of which, If the object Is at
tanned, it is the opinion OF the dominion
government should be acted upon by q
new parliament rejecting the present
sentiment Of the people 1t appears, If
there is anything in this report, that the
government of Canada has received
friendly assurances from Washington
in relation to commercial treaty, and
proposes to send n delegation there i'm
mediately after the adjournment of con-
gress to informally discuss the subject.
A reason for doubling the authenticity
OF the announcement is the fact that
there has been no intimidation from
Washington that the administration
was considering the question of recipro-
city with Canada, the impression being
that it was not heartily in sympathy
with the proposition. 1t seems that the
movement, assuming that there is one,
originated with Canada, and the pro-
posals submitted through the British
government are now under cousidcra-
ton by the president. The announce
ment is very important, if true.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

IT is amazing the number and variety
of unknowns ready to sacrifice them
selves in the treasury department. Even
Tom Platt would relinquish his grip as
faction promoter for the privilege of
handling the national finances.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

MR.. BLAINE's enthusiasm for the Nc
Kinley tariff bill was not as warm as its
supporters expected and demanded. In
fact they have not yet forgiven the secre-
tary OF state for hitching reciprocity on
the tail of their kite AS consequence,
fourteen bills designed to carry recip.
rocity into effect have been buried in a
common grave by the leaders OF the
house
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

THE chiefs who sneaked into Pine
Ridge and delivered up their arms have
regained all their former chivalrous
bearing on Pennsylvania avenue, in
Washington. They are the pets of soci-
ETY. and the public at the capitol of the
nation. 1t must strike them that the
paleface is a queer old duck.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

TIE bridge blockade instituted by the
new Union Pacific management may yet
prove an unmixed blessing to Omaha. 1T
has united all energies for bridge com
petition and promises to secure sutii-
cheney for u generation.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
THE legislature should remember that

THE legislature should remember that
railroad regulation will do no good un-
less it provides means for its enforce
ment. No state in the union possesses
better railroad laws than Nebraska. If
strictly enforced they would protect the
people from every form of injustice.
What is demanded now is a better way
to enforce the laws we have and a public
sentiment that will not tolerate dishon-
est men.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

NCW 1Ofh IftOuut.
It is not the business Of this congress to lie
down and die before its time because the peo
Pile have elected different one. That would
be like the engineer who ruined his locomo-
tive because that morning he had been told
that he could quit work the next day. This
congress was elected TO do the lawmaking
for the country until March 4, next, at noon.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

tains in prominent official quar-
ters, that this provision is sufficient
would prolong indefinitely the problem
OF Indian civilization and self-support
There is growth of intelligent, practi-
cal sentiment on this subject, however,
from which good results may reasonably
be eXpcCted
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

A LIFE-sIZE portrait of Roscoe Conk-
ling has been put on exhibition in New
York hotel. 1t is unkind to exhibit it
just us ID. B. Hill has been elected to the
seat Conkling once filed, Comparisons
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04


humping Jay Gould for the benefit of his
health is successful, there will be great in
ducement for John l.. Sullivan to jump from
the theatrical to the medlcal profession.
Buffalo Courier: The cat who has any re.
gard for her personal appearance must sub
init to good many hard licks in this world
Binghamton Leader The obsequies OF
the impecunious man are always OF tho
simplest character. There are no heirs
about them
American Stationer: Magnus Scott
don't want your paper.
Canvasser-If you will subscribe I'll have
good obituary of you written in the paper
when you die.
American Stationer: Howells-Have You
some animaculae under that microscope}
Dashhard Poore-No l have a quarter
under it; Pm trying TO make it look like a
dollar.
Washington Post: Chauncey M. Depew
believes in practical reciprocity. He has
been saying nice things about the newspaper
reporters.
Detroit Free Press: He lat IL AS p. m. y
Now, am going to wind up my remarks.
She-Plcase don't wind them up again. They
don It seem to Iced it.
indianapolis Journal MIR. A. Tennyson
Fizzle-It is your day now, but will be re-
membered when you have been forgotten.
Old Gotrox--Shouldn't wonder: l always
pay cash.
Harvard Lampoon: "Look at the crowd
around the corner What's the matterp'
Baggs-O, nothing. only policeman killed
by an accidental discharge of his duty.
All, life would seem bit moro gay,
With laughs turned loose,
Could icicles be stored away
For summer use.
Harper's Bazaar: Goslin-Miss ReXy is q
little chic, doncher know.
Dolly-Yes; but not spring chick.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

OwENBY has one Of those convenient
memories that once saved Steve Dorsey
from great deal of trouble. 1t is war
ranted to stop just short of what you are
most anxious to find out.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

ST. PETERSBURG is one of the large
cities of the old world that fails to keep
pace with urban growth in Europe. But
what the Russian capital loses Siberia
gains.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

EVERY dollar of the relief fund is
needed for destitute settlers. Not a
cent can be spared for destitute states
men or accommodating jobbers."
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
Sight Unseen.

Cl1tIliGr and Ftlrnisher.
She-Isn't that a new scarf pm you havel
don't remember to have ever seen it before
He-No. My brother has never called
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04
She Might Object.

EpOCi
Totting--Here is an advertisement of q
typewriter that can be held on the knee in a
railway car.
Dimng-I wouldn't hold mine on my
knee in such public place.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

HANsBRoUGH, of North Dakota, has
stopped talking politics and begun to
talk irrigation. Now he is talking
sense.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

AS TO the possibility Of Judge
Gresham's election TO the senate, it need
only be said that it is too good to come
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

The superintendent of the Lincoln in
sane hospital could not be more persist
ent in his demands for new wings if he
contemplated becoming an angel at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

The plumbers union have undertaken
huge task in trying to improve the
Nir, NeWpr joints in -qde plumbing in
spectors Office. Soft solder won't do
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

WHAT is the use of new law on the
use OF tobacco by minors when the
present law is a dead letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

GOVERNORS to right Of us, governors
to left of us, but nary q gubernatorial
message as yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

date they will have become as corrupt as tho
republicans are today, and we shall then turn
them cut The doctrine of total depravity
holds good with both parties alike.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-04

MR.. PETER is now being groomed
for 1892. Misfortune usually camps on
the trail of accidental greatness