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Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

ponds upon his remaining where he is
and keeping firm hold Of the political
machinery now so completely under his
domination. 1t is plain, therefore,
that Governor Hill has some diff
culties to overcome In order to
retain n place in the presidential race,
and he may very easily make a mistake
that will be disastrous to him. 1t is
hardly questionable that .he would be
stronger if he had permitted the seat in
the senate to go to someone else whom
he might have named.
AS to democratic sentiment outside o I
Hills strong and faithful following in
New York, it does not appear to be any
more friendly now than it was three
years ago to his presidential aspiration.
No strong party leader anywhere has
come to his support, and no newspaper
of any prominence now favors him as a
candidate that did not do so before the
meeting OF the last democratic national
convention. 1t Is possible that there
may be q great change in the feeling OF
the democracy within the next year, but
just now the odds in the presidential
race are heavily against Mr.. Hill.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
HE is STILL IN TT.

1t was hardly necessary for any friend
of Governor Hill to announce that so far
as the governor himself and his more
ardent followers are concerned he is
still in the presidential race. Nobody
has presumed otherwise. The assump-
tion that because Hill and Cleveland
met at a banquet and exchanged what
seemed to be cordial greetings, an az
rangement had been made between
them by which the field was to be left
clear for the eX-president next year, has
not received general acceptance. 1t
was undoubtedly mere Incl dent hav-
ing no significance except as show
ing that these aspirants for
the presidency are not personally
unfriendly. There was no better reason
for the inference that Hill had surren-
tdered to Cleveland than for assuming
that the ex-president had agreed to drop
out of the race in behalf of the governor.
Either idea is inconsistent with the we'll
understood disposition of both men.
There can be no doubt that it is as much
the intention of David Bennett Hill
oday as it has been at any time to con-
test for the nomination in the next
democratic national convention, and il
he can retain control of the political
machine in New York il is safe to predict
that he will command the delegation
from that state. He enjoys the prestige
of being safer man for the democracy in
that state than Cleveland, and il
the democratic state ticket, which he
will probably dictate, should be elected,
this prestige will be materially in
creased. Mr.. Hill and his friends look
to this to give great potency to his
claims before the national convention,
for there will be small chance of demo-
cratic success in 1892 without New York.
But on the other hand there are some
who have been the most earnest sup
porters of Mr.. Hills presidential aspira-
tions who regard his acceptance of a
seat in the senate as shutting him out
of the race for the presidency. Inde-
pendent of the fact that no man has ever
been promoted from the senate to the
executive Office, they regard this move
of Governor Hill as being bad poll
| tics under the circumstances. II
| furnishes offensive evidence of an inor.
dinate desire to be in public office, and
whether Mr.. Hill decides to fill out his
| term rs governor before entering the
senate, although the senatorial term
begins after March 4 next, or abdicate
the goyernorship, either way he is likely
to lose friends. In the one case he would
offend the men and their frien ds whC
would be benefited by his relinquish
ment of the gubernatorial Office; in the
other he would dissatisfy those who fee
that their political future largely de
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
LITTLE OF EVER YTHING.

1t Is fact not generally known
that Missouri furnishes better cavalry
horses than any other state in the union. The
Missouri horse is sturdy and short backed
and is now much in demand by cavalry
officers
The sale by Mrs. King Of Corpus Christi,
the "cattle queen" of Texas, of 1000 two
year-old steers is probably the largest single
order for cattle ever filed in Texas. The con-
sideration was So, 200. Mrs. Kings ranch s
worth 100000.
An actress in Edinburg brought suit
against Scottish newspaper for alleged un-
fair criticism, claiming 5000 damages. The
Judge would not permit the case to 90 10 the
Jury, claiming that the right of criticism be-
longed to the public and the press.
The prince of Wales cOnclusively proves
that in his case time is certainly money. He
has not yet lived fifty years, yet since ne held
his own purse strings he has drawn from the
treasury and spent Sl6,5O0, 900, instead OF
only 100000, as was once believed.
The other day a philanthropic lady found
the following appeal among her usual grist
of begging letters: Dear Madam: "Will
YOU help me to get a position as teacher 10
support myself and two little onesi Also
tell me where | can buy parrot one year
old
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
COURT NE VS..
Several Decisions Rendered and New
Gases Commenced.


Judge Wakeley delivered decisions in three
cases yesterday morning.
In Ochiltree VS. Benawa, the report of the
referee was affirmed and judgment for 81, 400
confirmed.
Streitz VS. Hartman, suit in equity TO Sc
cure indemnity for mistake of surveyor in
plating Hartman's addition, was dismissed
for want of equity.
In Forbes VS. Thomas, for an equitable set
tlement of n much mixed matter of notes, de-
cree was entered for set off of the two
judgments involved but not of the interest
In the Ryan Il Walsh case the forenoon
was occupied with reading petition and an
swer, and the explanation of the plans and
specifications. Ed Walsh, member of tho
firm was then called and proceeded to testify
as to his understanding of the plans.
Judge Clarkson has taken up the case Of
Louis Rice, the colored man, charged with
assaulting with intent to kill Hazel Burt, a
woman of the street.
Charles O'Brien, charged with grand
larceny, will be put on trial today, and
William Newman, grand larceny. Friday.
Alfred Johnson has commenced divorce
proceedings against his wife, Emma, on the
ground of adultery and descrtlon. They
were married at Fort Reno, August 81, 1885,
and have no children.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
PEHsONALTTTEs.

Archbishop Ryan is red haired
Ex-Secretary Bayard, although In fair
health, Is aging rapidly.
Miss Ellen Terry the actress, is president
Of the Ladies' cycling club Of London.
Queen Victoria is taking great interest
In the promotion Of large whiskey distillery
in Wales.
Colonel MacFarlane, vino was Kalakaua's S
chamberlain, says the king left an estate
worth about 100000.
The John Boyle o. Reilly memorial fund Is
making rapid headway. Nearly 81 400 is al
ready In the treasury.
The air brake millionaire, Westinghouse,
is practical mechanic, being the graduate
oil machine shop, III which he spent his
youth.
Colonel Dom Piatt will soon publish a
novel. He will shortly return to the editor
ship of Belford's Magazine, which he left
two years ago
Ex-Governor Bullock of Georgia comes for
ward with the suggestion that ex-President
X. 3. Hayes might be the most available re-
publican candidate in 1892.
President Daz Of Mexico, it is announced,
will soon start for France, where he will re-
main for several months. One Of the reasons
assigned for his departure is Ill health.
"Buck'' Kilgore, the Texas congressman
who kicked door open in the capitol last
fall, has had a shoe named after him that
Soilo ldihouSiy uOWh III oilc ltDiic obdl Sbdto'
"The children of this world marry and are
given in marriage" Such was the text Of
Colonel Shepards New York evening paper
on the day that his daughter was 'given in
marriage to William jay Schieffelin.
David Dudley Field, the great New York
lawyer, writes a horrible fist In his office
there is said to be one expert whose position
Is assured because ne is the only one who
can get his chiefs manuscript ready for use
in time
Mrs. l.. b. Waford, author OF lot of sue
cessful novels beginning with Pauline, is
every inch dowager in her attire. She
likes heliotrope and the rich. heavy materials
she goes in for would look better in curtains
than in dresses.
Miss Bessie Behan, who has been selected
to be queen of the Mardi Gras carnival IN
New Orleans, is the daughter of General w.
j. Behan, OF that city, an extensive sugar
planter aud merchant. Her Debut into soci-
ETY. was made only this winter, but she car
ried off the honors of the season without
rivalry She is blonde of medium stature,
with gray eyes.
The Boston Post says that Lavinia Hart
well Egap, who has done some remarkably
| clever journalistic work under the pen-name
| Of "Patience Oriel," is but repeating the his
| tory of many other bright American girls ir
| her triumphs over difficulties. She was borr
| in a tent at the Falls of the BrazoS, in Texas
| and for the first nine years Of her life lee
| that most blissful of all existence, a barefoot
| child in the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
Missouri Valley Grocerymen.

The members of the Missouri Valley Gro
GERS association are arriving on every train
They will meet in regular session today at
the Paxton hotel. One of the members said
last night that there would be good deal Of
discussion upon the freight classification
question. AT present there is great deal of
irrcgularity in the classification OF
eastern and western roads. In
some lines of goods there are
two changes of classification made from the
time the goods leave New York until they
reach the retailer III Nebraska or Kansas.
This makes it very difficult for jobbers and
wholesalers to figure the exact expense of
shipment and creates good deal of trou BILE.
There will probably be fifty to sixty of the
grocers present, aud banquet at one Of tho
clubs will doubtless be given them. The as
sociation is more of social organization
than anything else and they will manage to
have very enjoyable time while in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
A Photographic Entertainment.

The pupils Of st, Timothys mission, at
Eleventh and Nicholas were on their good
behavior last night. Missionary Reedy had
promised them a treat, and it came in the
shape of a phOnograph concert. with Erastus
Benson's expert manipulating tho machine.
At = o'clock the little building that serves
the double purpose of a church and school
room was packed with the bright little boys
and girls who dwell upon the north bottoms
To these children the phonograph was some
thing new, and as the music was poured into
their ears through the rubber tubes IL af-
forded no end of amusement. After this
the exercises consisted of recitatons, songs
and dialogues all of which were rendered in
a very c-editable manner.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
THE rRRroA rroN MOVEMENT.

All true friends of Nebraska must
note with pleasure and satisfaction, the
growth OF the movement for irrigation
IN the western part OF the state. It's
brief but remarkable history is almost
without precedent in the west
A section which keenly feels the
pangs of destitution, turns hopefully and
enthusiastically from consideration OF
its calamity to "reiterate its faith in the
grand future Of the state, to quote from
the Sidney platform, and devise ways
for its development along practicable
lines. Is anything too much to expect
from such peoplep
The movement Is now, per-
haps, at it's height. The state con-
vention now in session at Lin
coin, at which the % western counties
are represented by delegates, will ma
ture the plans which have been freely
discussed by several district conventions
already held. A comprehensive law,
drawn by committees representing all
the sections interested will be presented
to the legislature. 1t will have a greater
popular backing IMAM any measure pre-
sented at this session.
A fact not understood heretofore is
now being generally accepted. This is
the idea that irrigatian is not n question
Of interest solely TO the western half OF
the state It concerns Omaha and the
| eastern section of Nebraska because it
offers the best means Of repairing the
| damage done by the widespread stories
of disaster. In this aspect it becomes
| important TO every man who has his
home or business interests in the state.
1t is also true that the prosperity of the
wholesale trade and Of many of our
manufacturing interests is dependent in
a measure upon the success of the pres
ent movement to make the empire
in the western half of the state capable
of sustaining large population.
Viewed from any standpoint the irri-
cation movement is an inspiring specta-
Gle and should have the hearty support
| of every citizen. 1t is tho most promis-
ing development in the later history OF
! Nebraska
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

Now that the contest over the state
offices has been shelved, the Legislature
is in condition to proceed with with the
business which devolves upon that body.
But it is to be hoped that every measure
will be carefully considered and fully
discussed. The legislature is deliber-
ative body and every bill that involves
an important issue or vital change in
our statutes should be carefully con-
sidered. The people do not relish half
cooked dishes. Better few good laws
than whole volume of ill-digested and
crude legislation that would have to be
repealed two years hence.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

THE breach in the home rule ranks
grows wider every day. From start to
finish, Parnell fought for time, and sue
ceeded in outwitting his opponents at
every point Never for moment did
he seriously entertain a thought of re-
tiring from the leadership He played
with the men honestly desirous OF unit
ing the party, entrenched himself while
they wrangled over terms, and led them
on wild goose chase from Hawarden to
Boulogne, while effectively pulling the
wires to re-establish his power. How
ever much the friends of Irish home rule
may regret the dissension, they cannot
help admiring the skill and ingenuity
displayed by Parnell in battling for po-
litical existence.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
SELF.APPOLNTED RELIEF AGENTS.

From various parts Of the state come
accounts of unauthorized individuals
who are ilooding the east with appeals
for "the starving people of Nebraska" !"
and who are receiving large donations
which get no further than their own
hungry pockets. 1t is stated that one
man in southwestern Nebraska has in
the last few weeks cashed drafts at a
single bank for over $4,000, not a dollar
of which he is known to have given to a
real sufferer.
1t is repetition Of the methods
adopted by dishonest men in tho
grasshopper times. The lurid ap-
peals which they send out do in
calculable harm to the states repu-
taton abroad. The money which they
pull in confers no benefit on anybody
They represent class of human sharks
who hesitate not to prey upon the credu-
lity of generous people in the east, and
who are mean enough to divert to their
own pockets the money intended for un-
fortunate men and women who need food
and fuel to sustain life.
The state authorities should adopt
means to ferret out and severely punish
every person who is thus obtaining
money under false pretenses. They
should make an example of them, so
that they may have no imitators here
after. Steps should also be taken to en-
Tighten people in the east and to pre-.
vent further imposition upon them. II
further assistance from the east is re-
quired-it is to be hoped that it is not
parties desiring to contribute should be
advised as to the names and addresses
of the authorized agents of the relie
fund.
1t matter of great Importance thai
these impostors should not longer be al
lowed to flourish at the expense of the
states reputation and of deserving peo
,,la
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

sll,30o wasYp9ld for repairing asphalt
pavements. hiring the present year II
will be nete&sary to replace vast
amount of vpyd pavement The asphalt
bill will als6fncrease These necessary
repairs ARG taxed on the public at
large. The property owner on an un-
paved street is required to pay his
share as well rs those who secured dur
able pavement in front of their property.
Is it just to tax owners Of property abut-
ting stone-paved streets for repairing
cheap pavements? The former paid for
the best material in the market. Why
compel them-to contribute to the well
fare of penurious neigh bors? In justice
to enterprising property owners, those
who fought for and secured cheap pave
ments should bear the total cost of re-
pairs. Every paving district should
stand on its own bottom.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

RECENT manifestations of the boy
cotting spirit in the silver states will
not help their cause in public estima-
tion. How absurd it is for the legisla-
lures of Colorado and Nevada to
threaten eastern communities because
citizens express an opinion adverse to
the interests OF the bullionaires. Public
opinion cannot be dubbed into submis-
sion by threats, nor can a cause be i'm
proved by methods as foolish as they
are unpatriotic. The boycott is for
eign plant, fostered by tyrannical laws.
1t cannot be grated in this country be-
cause the elements on which it thrives
do not exist.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
Fy q Big Mai rity.

sun FTuNCIsCl ETUWTNtT'
A member Of the legislature who had
pledged himself TO his constituents not to
steal brought home at the end of the session
a large portion of the domo of the capitol.
Thereupon the constituents held an indigua-
tion meeting and passed resolution of tar
and-feathers.
"You are most UNJUST" said the member of
the legislature. at is true l promised you
that would not steal but had ever prom
ised you that | would not liei'
Then the constituents said he was an hon
orable man and elected hum to the United
States congress, unpedged and unfiedged.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
"A GIRL FROM =
Life.

Life.
HE told me" said the modest maid,
II was the pearl of pearls;
My charms displayed would overshade
Ten thousand other girls.
He vowed | was the cherished prize,
His goddess, his delight,
He praised my eyes more blue than skies,
Their glance than gems more bright
He swore gold gittered in my hair
No word could tell my worth;
He called me fair beyond compare
With anything on earJh,n
"Aud trust YOU" asked the matron, wise,
In what he says to your
From the maids eyes shone sweet surprise
"Of course l know IT'S true.n
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

MAYOR CUSHING's estimate for this
years city advertising is $1,000. Last
year the advertising fell short of $1,000.
In other words the old council combine.
with the assistance OF the mayor, voted
81 900 bonus into the pock ats of the
official organ for the support they re-
ceived from it, But $1,000 is low esti-
will increase the aggregate all the way
from $4,000 to $4,000. That is what
they call economy.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

SprtnIHcId RepllOU an.
Instead Of delegating to representatives of
the people the pewqr of enactlng laws, it is
proposed in the Nehraska legislature TO have
the power exercised directly by the people.
The bill in question provides that on petit
tion signed by not less than 10000 voters,
setting forth what. legislation is desired, the
governor shall givelnotice by proclamation
and the people shall vote on the question at
the next generol election. This would offer
an interesting trial of purely democratic
form Of government.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12
STATE ELECTIONS THIS YEAR.

OF the state elections to be held this
year the most important will be those of
New York, Massachusetts,, Ohio and
Iowa. All Of these states now have
democratic governors, and in two Of
them the legislatures are in control of
the democracy. In each, therefore,
that party has some advantage by rea-
son of its control of the patronage and
political machinery, but AS this is the
year before presidential campaign the
republican party in ali of these states
will put forth every effort to win them
back, and a most vigorous campaign in
each of them is assured. Democratic
success in these states this year would
very greatly reduce the chances of re-
publican victory in the national cam
paign OF 1892, and consequently both
parties will make the best fight pos
sible.
In New York it is not probable that
the democrats will be able to find can
didate who will be as formidable as
Governor Hill has been, but unless
something should occur to create de-
fection in the party it is hardly to be ex-
pected that the republicans will win.
There is a strong probability, however,
that the harmony which has character
lied the democracy of the state for
several years may he broken, as the re-
suit of q struggle of the CleYeland and
Hill factions to secure supremacy, and
in that event the republicans
might elect their governor and
again secure control of the
legislature. In Massachusetts re-
publican success is to be regarded as
reasonably certain. The dissatisfaction
which gave victory to the democrats
last year will not be operative to any
cans select good candidates they can
elect them. The republican party of
Ohio has not failed in a quarter of q CEN
tury to elect its candidates in the year
preceding q presidential election, and
there is every reason to believe that this
record will not be broken the present
year. 1t is probable that Major McKin-
ley will be the republican standard
bearer, and his great fighting qualities
in political campaign will be
pretty sure to draw out the
full strength of the party and
imbue it with unusual enthusiasm. In
Iowa the republicans are in some per-
plexity as to what position to take on
the prohibition issue, and it would be
unsafe to indulge in predictions until the
party decides what to do regarding this
question. 1t is believed that brave
stand in favor OF high license and local
option would assure the party's success,
but it is apprehended that majority of
| the leaders have not the courage to take
this stand and will prefer to risk demo
cratic success. In any event, however,
the chances must be regarded as in favor
of the republicans.
National issues will enter largely into
the campaigns OF all these states,
and hence the results will go
far to indicate the trend of public
| opinion in the north respecting the most
important questions that divide parties.
In view OF the progress that is making
with reciprocity, and the promise of a
steady improvement in the financial
and business affairs of the country,
there is reason to regard the outlook for
the republican party in most of the i'm
portant state elections of the year as
highly favorable.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

Two distinct phases of the spiritual
phenomena agitate the mental makeup
of Boston. Spiritualism, pure and simple,
is to be explored by committee of
clerics, but this phase attracts an in
significant per cent of the inhabitants.
The other appeals to all classes. The
revival of an old statute compels the
votaries of liquid spirits to be seated
during their rappings. AS a result, the
seances are needlessly prolonged ana
more spirits imbibed than internal
economy or pedal navigation requires.
All Boston sighs for the right to stand
up and irrigate, and it is probable the
phenomenal force of the demand will be
needed by the legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

THE National Builders association has
reached the conclusion that the time has
como for harmony between associations
of employers and employees, This is a
roundabout way of conceding to work.
men the right of organization. 1t re-
quired several hard knocks to bring the
Nationals to their senses.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

THE Missouri legislatui was practic-
ally unanimous in rejecting bill Great
ing the office Of beer inspector. The
action was not prompted by a spirit of
economy, but by the difficulty of select
ing one expert without discriminating
against the remainder of the population.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-12

Sun FfdnCiSCO LNrOnlClc,
The Minnesota bill directed against the ac-
ceptance of free railroad passes by public
officials will probably be killed, as such bills
have been slaughtered in other states. The
great trouble is that legislators are fond of
free passes and all other perquisites that
they can secure, and it is impossible to get a
majority to vote for SURPRISING them.