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Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT.

The Omaha bank clearings for tho
past week show an increase as compared
with tho corresponding week of last
year. For the four preceding weeks
they had shown decrease The inn
prOvement in the local financial situa-
ton thus indicated reflects a general
change for the better that has taken
place since the beginning OF the year.
This is due both to an increase of the
circulation and TO partial restoration
OF confidence. During the month of De-
cembcr the circulation was increased
S2i, 000, 600, made upof gold and silver cer-
tifcatcs, gold coin and legal tender notes.
According to the last treasury state
ment Of the currency account the total
amount OF money in circulation at the
beginning of the present year was
81, 2s,935,0i3, which would give an
average holding of over S24 for every
man, woman and child in the country.
The amount OF gold in circulation is $780,,
600. 900 larger than il was year ago,
the amount of silver certificates $685.
100000, gold certificates $22,O0000O, sill
notes about $3,000,000. There is thus
shown by the official figures to have
been an increase in the circution during
the past year, including all forms OF cur
rency of over 800, 900, 000 while national
bank notes to the amount of $20,000,0O
were retired, making the net Increase
of circulation $40, 10000 This is nearly
doble the amount VIII ich some of the
ablest financiers regard as a safe annual
addition to the circulation in order to
keep pace with the growth OF population
and business.
The improved confidence in financial
circles is due to several favorable condi-
tions. One of these is the better out
look for the transportation business of
the country. There is more faith in
the successful operation Of the
new agreement between the presi-
dents of the western roads, the
effect OF which is to remove
the apprehension that existed of wide
spread disaster to the carrying inter
ests from a continuance of conflict be-
tween them. Another favorable condi-
tion is the promise of improvement in
most OF the manufacturing industries of
the country. The iron and steel interest
is at present somewhat depressed, but
with this exception there is little COM
plant from manufacturing enterprises.
Still another fact is that the long-con
tinued monetary stringency weedeu out
most of the weak and speculative class
OF business men, and those who
have gone through the pinch
have established claim to conf
dence that financial institutions feel
called upon to recognize. IL is very
probable that the growth of confidence
has been somewhat checked by the
financial propositions in congress, but
the fear of radical legislation is very
likely not so great nor so general as it
was some months ago At any rate, the
Improvement in the financial situation.
both locally and generally, is a welcome
fact, and there is no reason to suppose
that it will not continue.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
INDEPENDENT BRICK YARDS

One Of the great drawbacks to
building operations in Omaha is an al
most total lack of radependent brick
yards. With few exceptions, every
brick manufacturer is contractor ane
the output of the yards as we'll as prices
are gauged by the number of contracts
secured.
A majority of building enterprises
are projected during winter. 1t is the
time for consideration and preparation
of plans, and the making of all necessary
arrangements for active work at the
opening OF the building season. But
builders are met at the threshold OF
work with exorbitant prices of brick.
With the scant stock on hand controlled
by contractors, builders must either ac-
cept their terms or defer operations to a
later period. The effect of this grasp
ing policy is conspicuous every spring.
1t chills enterprise at the outset, delays
active building operations, inhicts seri-
GUS loss on mechanics and in
directly Injuries trade. The temporary
gain to the brick combine is overbal-
anced by the reduction of the building
season as we'll as the total amount of
work.
The annual capacity Of tho Omaha
yards is about one hundred and fifty
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

SENATOR FAULKNER of West Vir-
ginia has made a record as a prolific
tallier which we believe has never been
exceeded in congress. He begun n
speech on the elections bill Friday even
ing and concluded it Saturday morning,
having occupied twelve hours in its dc.
livery. Speeches occupying more time
than this have been made in the British
parliament, and the cases are doubtless
numerous in which forensic oratory has
been drawn out to greater length,
notably in the trial of Warren
Hastings, when one of tho lawyers
talked more than sixty hours. But we
think Mr.. Faulkner extended his speech
over moro time than was ever before
occupied by an American congressman,
although John Quincy Adams, in re-
plying to charges preferred against him
in the house of representatives, answered
an inquiry as to how much time he
would probably occupy by saying that he
might be able TO finish in month if he
was not Interrupted. The charges were
withdrawn. The West Virginia senator
spoke just three times as many hours
Las Daniel Webster occupied in his cele.
brated speech in reply to Hoyne, and it
need hardly be suggested that there is
more noteworthy difference in the merits
OF the two efforts.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
REFORM IN ABROAD RATES.

A radical reform in the cost of passen-
ger fares on American railways is q GER
tain development OF the early future. 1t
may come through peremptory legisla-
tion, or by the adoption of progressive
ideas on the part of railroad managers,
but in one form or another it is sure to
be realized, sooner or later.
The state railroads of Hungary and
Austria have recently put into practical
operation the zone system of railroad
tariffs, which is based upon theory
fundamentally different from that pre-
vailing in this country 1t has been the
subject of agitation in England since
1910, but the real attempt to organize
the movement for this reform dates no
further back than 1883, when distin-
guished Austrian economist began in
earnest to press it upon the attention of
railroad managers and the government.
The state railway Office of Hungary was
the first to adopt his theory, but it was
quickly followed blythe government rail-
road managers OF Austria, and later by
the private corporations of that country.
The American mileage rate is based on
the theory that it costs twice as much to
haul two passengers given distance as
to haul one. The zone system assumes
that this theory is erroneous and attempts
to adjust railroad charges on the theory
OF uniform letter postage, within certain
limits. The entire length of railroad
is divided into zones, adjusted both for
local and distance traffic. Discarding
the Austrian terms of kreutzers and Kill
ometres to express cost and distance,
and putting it in the American form of
cents and miles, tickets are sold as fol-
lows: The lowest ticket is cents, good
for any station within G.2 miles; the next
costs cents, good for II. miles, and for
longer distances as follows. y.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

THE officers OF the National American
Woman Suffrage association announce
that the 23d annual convention will be
held in Washington city from February
26 to March 1. The circular that makes
this announcement expresses an en-
thusiastic faith in the favorable pros
poets OF the cause for which the asso-
citation has been laboring for nearly a
quarter OF century, and eloquently con-
graduates the friends of woman suffrage
upon the victory achieved in the ad-
mission of Wyoming with equal rights
for women guaranteed in its organic
law
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
TIE MODEST MAID.

Life.
"He told me-" said the modest maid,
81 was the pearl of pearls;
My charms displayed would ouershade
Ten thousand other girls.
He vowed | was his cherished prize,
His goddess, his delight;
IIe praised my eyes more blue than skies,
Their glance than gems more bright,
He swore gold glittered in my hair,
No word could tell my worth;
He called me fair beyond compare
With anything on earth"
"And trust you," asked the matron wise,
''In what he says to you"
From the maids eyes shone sweet sur
prise:
"0f course! know it's true"
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

legislative body Of the church. Mani
festly this Is the view of majority Of
the Methodist laity, and IL the ministry
should refuse to sanction it now the agi-
tation will continue until it triumphs.
What may follow, or proceed from, the
attainments of this demand of women
for n broader recognition in church
affairs it would hardly be profitable to
coniantura
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

SENATOR FAssETr of New York an
nounces that he will move to California
because he is convinced that New York
is disgustingly democratic. He has been
the most prominent of the Platt leaders
and was said to be booked ior governor.
1t is plain that the New York democrats
are driving the bright men west by plac-
ing prohibitory tariff on the Offices
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

DESPITE vigorous beating Of the
drum, the great western railroad syndi-
cate fails to materialize. The hidden
handspring OF the movement to organize
massive pool is gradually coming to
light and exposing the long-bladed
knives which the larger are running
into the vitals Of the smaller corpora
tions. The unity and harmony which
prevailed at the New York meeting is
succeeded by general distrust and posi-
tive denunciation. The present condi-
ton of affairs promise an early war
rather than prolonged peace.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

THE Omaha newspaper that advocates
the Abandonment of the semi-arid coun-
ties to stock raising attempts to betray
the settlers into the hands of their worst
enemies. Ask the people of Kimball
county who is responsible for the fact
that their farmers are not building irri-
cation bitches this winter and receiving
pay from the proceeds of county bonds,
instead OF asking aid from the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

COLORADO is rich in mines of every
description. 1t has not foot of natur-
ally arabic land. And yet it's agrlcul-
turai product in 1880 surpassed in value
the output of all its mines That fact
represents the triumph Of irrigation.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

Alter The twelfth zone the additional
fare is 20 cents for every 81 miles or
fraction thereof
1t is interesting and instructive to
compare these rates of the Austrian
railroads with the rates now prevailing
in Nebraska. The following table is
based on facts furnished from railroad
headquarters and makes the compari-
son with points on the Union Pacific
west of Oma ha.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

TIE Nebraska delegation in congress
cannot more effectively guard the com.
mercial interests fthe state than by in
sisting on unobstructed railroad entrance
to Omaha. No charter for bridging the
river at this point should be granted
that does not provide for the passage OF
railroad trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

STATISTICS Of crime show that 1920
murders were committed in the United
States last year, and only 102 of the
criminals were convicted and executed.
No wonder crime is rampant.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
THE GALLA.T SKATER.

Nei0 York Sun,
They stood beside the frozen pond,
The ice was clear and thin;
The girl was timid, he was brave,
And straightway stumbled in.
She screamed; he smiled, then tenderly,
Though shiv'rinP, he said:
"Be calm, my own, for fools rush In
Where angels fear TO trod."
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
BAD TASTE.

He took her to the play,
Ana she was passing fair;
He sat by her side with an air OF pride,
AS though he were glad TO be there.
Her voice was soft and low,
She smiled as maidens can;
But IT'S a fact that after each act
He went out 10 see man
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

Aschairman of the state relief COM
mittce General Thayer has an opportu-
nifty to continue the splendid work in
which he has been enaged for tho last
two months
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

TELLER and Wolcott have made up
their minds to swallow ex-senator Hill
as monetary commissioner, but the
face they make up while performing the
act is not Mt all becoming.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

THERE were three states at the b egin-
ning of the year that had gubernatorial
contests on hand. But Nebraska is the
only one of the trio that is still wasting
valuable time on that account The leg
islatures of New Hampshire and Con-
necticut have settled their differences
and got down to business.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
OUR PfSTOR.

NrtD YOric Herald,
He tends his flock on Sunday,
Makes parOChial calls on Monday,
And on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
He may generally be found
In the thickest OF the tea fights;
Friday ana Saturday are OFF nights
Devoted 10 the sermon which
On Sunday he expounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
WINTER SPORT ILLUsTaATED

NclD York Herald.
WHERE THE FUN DOES NOT COME IN.
Tobogganing down on slippery slide
Is the
bissfulleSt
kind of
bliss;
But it isn't so funny when you strike a stone
And land
oTII
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

THE American paragrapher has had
lots of fun with Nebraska in the last few
weeks, but the joke is getting little
thread bare now.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

CENTRAL AMERICA is on the verge OF
another war. 1t is TO be hoped that
somebody will get thoroughly and per-
manently whipped this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

The bounty on maple sugar is a sweet
morsel of overripe protection to ''infant
industries" But Vermont is as much
entitled to a pull on the national treas
ury as Louisiana.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

NATIVE shrewdness aid not desert the
Indians in the hour OF defeat. The sur
render of ancient arms will enable them
to put in claim for modern weapons in
the near future.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

THE Indian temper has been notably
sweeter since General Miles sent the
braves supply of sugar.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

COLONEL FORsYTHE will face his
accusers with diamond hilted sword,
presented him by his Nebraska ad-
mirerS
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

In THE light OF the council investiga-
tion, the plumbing superintendent should
heed the suggestiveness OF his name and
plunge into private life.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

AFFLIcrIoNs multiply in Kansas City
An amateur boomer proposes an air line
road to the gulf, thus increasing the
troubles of a town already overburdened
with wind.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

The girl that can make the kitchen fire
Without the coal oil can
Is the coming girl. Let's hear no more
About the coming man.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

ONE by one the combine sunaowers
fall by tho wayside.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

Boston Commercial Bulletin: my hus- 4
band is very fond of animals" said Mrsy~
Eurber; last night in his sleep he turned
over and said Take out something for the
kitty =, -
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

New York Herald: Sophocles Mclean
Just one more kiss, Viola; those others were
such little ones
Viola Bacon Well, what do you expect
when girls chewing guma
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
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umbrella.
Charity begins at home and is one of the
most confirmed home bodies to be found
Boston Commercial Bulletin: "My hus-
band is very fond of animals" said Mrsf
Furber; 'last night in his sleep he turned
over and said: Take out something for the
kitty"
New York Herald; Sophoces Mclean
Just one more kiss, Viola those others were
such little ones
Viola Bacon-We what do you expect
when girls chewing gums
Chicago Inter Ocean: ''The home of tho
Keelv motor is in PHILADELPHIA isn't itP"
husband. "You might have known that
from the fact that it doesn't 60"
Washington STAR "What is it, Algie, my
boyin inquired old Clubster of the young
man sitting pensively before the fire. ''Noth
ing, governor, only thindngw "rhinkng,
Algie. Thinkinga and you popular society
mann
New York Herald "Now, Mr. Bronson,
we wanta scriptural quotation for our church
fair tickets. Can't you think of oner' asked
the fair maid
Certainly" said Bronson. "How will "A
certain man fell among thieves dop
Chicago Tribune: "Ever had your life In
sured, old fellOwP
"No. Companies won't take me- Heart
action TOO feeble. Nobody to insure my life
for, anyhow"
"Ain't you marrcd"
"No. Heart action too feeble for that
too"
New York Herald: ST. Peter-Wel, young
man. how did you get in herei What is your
busnessi
Young Mani am an amateur photo
grapher, would you allow me TO take shot
at the pearly gatesi
ST Peter-The elevator is just going down,
step right in; we press the button, you do
the rest.
A DOLLAR EACH.
Only glitter Of golden hair
Over her sealskn collarl
But those glints come high, and I'll dare
swear
That this one cost dollar.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
PASSING JESTS.

The ghost dance has been transformed into
a rifle ball.
Faith, Hope and Charity-the loan of an
umbrella
Charity begins at home and is one of the
most confirmed home bodies to be found.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

Chicago Inter Ocean: THE home of tho
Keely motor is in Philadelphia, isn't it,"
asked Mrs. Shattuck "Yes," replied her
husband "You might have known that
from the fact that it doesn't go'
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18
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Washington Star: "What is it, Algie, my
boys" inquired old Clubster of the young
man sitting pensively before the fire, "Noth-
ing governor, only thinking" "Thinking,
Algie. Thinkngl and you popular society
manin
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-18

New York Herald Snow, Mr.. Bronson,
we wanta scripturalquotation for our church
fair tickets. Can't you think of one'" asked
the fair maid.
"Certainly,n said Bronson. "How will "A
certain man fell among thieves dorh
The Forrest City times., 1891-01-30
WINGED MISSILES.

The Atchison Globe says; Ut takes very little 10 make woman happy; 1t tAkos much less to make her miscrablc."
 The buddhis.s of Japan propose to estab- fish bank in order to obtain funds for tho propagation of their religion.
 The monetary stringcncy in Reading, Pa, has disappeared. A church there has just paid of debt in So, ooo pennies.
 A supposed ghost which haunted a sec ton of Baton Rouge. La, has been cap tured, and proved to be denentei colored woman.
 It will probably surprise many persons to learn that Harvard University has m evening reading-room or library facilities whate-er for its students.
 An exchange says. That New York an- orchist wdo shot himself because he de- spised this world may possibly be very much dissatisfied with tho next
 In two of tho London clubs, where the chief buffers have been in office for forty years, all gold and silver change is washed before being given to the members.
 ''There is no foundation for the report" {" says Mir. Labouchere, that Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House have becn hired by an American millionaire"
The Forrest City times., 1891-01-30

ern furnaces are given in which the cost of production is lower than this Flu ropean average. In most Of the South ern establishments the cost Is a little greater than in Europe.
 In the Commissioner report no European establishment is given where the cost is so low as S7 a ton. Notwith- standing this fact our high tariff legis- lators put duty of SGT a ton on pig Iron to protect our producers from European competition, Our ironmakers went before Mckinley year ago to fight for the existing duty and got it re- tained. They had tables to show the low wages paid iron miners in Spain. Even from the South, where labor is cheapest and where iron is produced at lowest cost, interested capitalists were before Mckinley'S committee to plead for protection to labor. It is true that no laborers came from the South to ask for such duties to protect themselves; it was the men who employ labor and em- ploy it at the lowest market price. Only another example of the insincerity fos- tered by protection.
The Forrest City times., 1891-01-30
Irving to aIst Co.,"

The Republicans of Massachusetts are becoming alarmed over the fact that so many young men in their party are go- ing over to the Democrats. To counter act this movement they have held con ference and resolved to organize ayoung mems Republican club. The declaration of principles, issued in connection with the call for delegates to organize the club, contains an utterance on the tariff which is highly significant, coming as it does just after the election ia which the Massachusetts Republicans were square ly beaten on the tariff issue. One plank in this declaration of principles is as fol- lows:
 ~We believe in protective tariff that shall impose duties where they are need ed, and only where needed, to equali7e the labor cost of production and to de- velop American resources and American commerce., but not to relieve favored corporations or individuals from foreign competition.
 The Massachusetts Republicans arc cv- identy finding the tariff issue as made up by the Mckinleyites burden too heavy to carry, and they are now trying to lind way 0 let go"