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Evening journal., 1893-07-21
FIREMAN TIRED OF LIFE.
He Jumped Overheard While
Coming Down the River.
SOME QUEER LOOKING SWIMMERS.

The New Law Has Forced Them TO weai
Parade Uniform, Baseball Suits. Me
phistO Costumes or just Fall Overheard
in Their Bathing suits-A Little Child
Dies Of Cholera Infantum-Bas
Games Booked.
Spscial Correspondence Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. July 2l.-The steamer
Hercules, bound to Newburyport re
turned TO Philadelphia Yesterday to re.
port the loss of John Dempsey. a fire.
men. who jumped overheard on the Della.
ware river, near Marcus Hook. and was
drowned Captain Hand of the Her
cules, as soon as he discovered that
Dempsey was missing, turned the vesse
about aud headed for Port Richmono
Piers. to report the matter to the agent
OF the vesse, +. w Taylor
Dempsey gave his residence as No
1856 Richmond street. He had been
fireman on other vessels trading out Of
Philadelphia and was a single man
Captain Norman, Of she steamship Mary
laud, bound down the river reports thai
he saw a man overheard and threw life
buoy TO him, but he refused to grasp II
This report was confirmed by the captain
OF the tug Rescue, who saw the life pre-
server fnatin ar where Dempsey wen
down. aud so the cln Of the unfortunate
man. Dempsey shoes were found on
the deck of the Hercules, proving that
he had prepared for death.
swimmers' Wear Queer Costumes.
There we're bathing suits of every de
scription worn by the swimmers who
dived from the Delaware street wharf
last night No sooner had the bathine
ordinance passed, than the 501 swimmer.
OF this city, not wishing to have any
additional city tax to pay, procured
sufficient clothing to cover their athletic
forms from neck to ankles. Last nigh
there were over 100 swimmers ir
the river Their ba thing suits wer,
we'll worth seeing One fellow
wore the uniform OF the old Nameles,
Base BAH Club; another, suit of th.
New Castle Jrs. >. club; another. fre
mans parade uniform; another, a Meph
isiophelss costume with small sleigl
bells around 10; another, o New Castl,
River Club uniform One fellow wore
resi- Asbury Park bathing suit A hal
dozen Of the sFimmers merely removed
their coats and shoes and plunged int,
the river, their swim serving the dual
purpose of washing their workin,
clothes thoroughly, and cleaning them
selves
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

ent congress which proposes to solve
this question, but 1t is not OF a nature
that will commend 1t to the whole
American people. II provides for the
free admission to American registry of
foreign-built ships to be employed in the
foreign trade, a policy which would be
OF immense advantage TO British ship
builders, but would not help in the least
the home ship-building industry. This
measure, it is entirely safe to predict,
will encounter the united opposition of
the republicans in congress, but it is
nevertheless probable that it will become
a law. Tits, perhaps, less radical than
was to have been expected, since it does
not include vessels engaged in the coast
wise trade, thus leaving to the Ameri-
can ship building industry a resource
that will at least prevent it from dying
out. The free ship policy is in accord
with the democratic national platform
and doubtless will therefore prevail.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Benjamin Dietz, a Cincinnati wet grocery
man, had a roll of 81 500 when tn bank panic
overspread the land. The roll was deposited
IN q safety stone in the Dietz cellar. Need
ing q few plunks the other day, Dietz re-
paired to his private bank. 1t was mistaken,
but the money-S40 of it and a protracted
Jag were found on and in the person of a
neighborhood hanger-on.
In Philadelphia, the other day, there was
striking evidence of the intense desire of
some people to exhibit the remains" at
funerals. A man had died of diphtheria, and
the authorities very properly refused to per-
nit a public funeral. So the family had the
coffin containing the corpse stood on end in
front of a window of the house, so that tile
face of the dead could be viewed from the
street.
In an interview on the sanitary condition
of New York in the Forum. DR.. j. 5. Billings
says the death rate among the Irish Is % per
Thousand among the Russian and Polish
Jews in the crowded tenement districts only
621 per thousand. The death rate of native
Americans in New York is l5.9per thousand.
In brooklyn the Bonemians have the heav-
lest death rate, 3l.S per thousand, and the
Hungarians the lowest, SO. Consumption,
pneumonia and alcoholism DIR. Billings states
as the principal causes of the heavy mortal
ity among the Irish.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

light. and could no longer be considered
rs couspirators Moreover, VIXEN they were
permitted TO hold meetings and TO have q
press of their own in Germany, France,
Italy and elsewhere, it followed, as a matter
of course, that they must be allowed similar
privileges in Austria Hungary. They are in
many respects less advanced here than in
the above-mentioncd countries, as a large
proportion OF the population OF Austria
Hungary is agricultural. IL is In Vienna,
Budapest and the principal manufacturing
centers that they have made most converts.
The idea that the Austrian socialists have
made common cause with the young Czechs
Is erroneous. Cooperation betw cen them is
likely to last only as long as the action of
the young Czechs in Bohemia can further
the labor movement. Indeed, it is becoming
daily more apparent that before many years
have passed all these national questions in
Austria-Hungary will DO swamped by the
rising tide of socialism.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

For five years the county court has
had a cash balance at bank averaging
40 less than S25, 900 a year. Word has
passed from one candidate to another
that the interest on this fund amounts
to more than 81 900 annually. This is
the personal p~erquisite of the county
judge and by skillful manipulation OF
the moneys as paid into court the inter-
est increment can be swelled to a very
handsome figure. This fund is made up
of the proceeds Of sales of property, the
settlement of estates, divorce cases and
by other process known to the legal pro-
fessiop. At any rate, the county court
is permitted to handle the money. Cases
involving the payment of such funds by
the court to litigants may or may not be-
expedited at the option of the Judge.
The more they r permitted to drag
the larger the interest account grows.
1t has been charged that Judge Eller has
not been in the habit of parting with the
funds left in his court until the last
moment. He appreciates a good thing
as much as anybody else.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
naSr TO BE nisR REPRESENTED.

BROKEN Bow, Neb., Nov. 9, iso3.-To tho
Editor Of THE BEE: IL was with some as
tonishu ent that we read a pretended inter
view in the columns of the State Journal of
the Both ult. in which we were quoted as
SAYING that the endorsement OF S. A. Hol-
comb for supreme Judge, by so good and pure
a man as Judge Maxwell, was a hard blow
at the populist nominees chances for cleo
tion."
We take this opportunity TO denv the truth
OF the assertions made in the State journal
relative to this matter. AT no time have we
been interviewed or expressed an opinion on
the subject of tho endorsement by the Free
mont sage, ard had we been interviewed AZ
all our expressions would have been directly
the reverse of that falsely attributed TO w.
As Judge Maxwell has said, I'VE do not
care to be misrcprcscnted in the NATTER"
hence this statement. Respectfully,
G. Ii. q w. w. HoLcoMB.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

BUILDING UP THE MERCHANT MARINE.
A question which is certain to com
mand very earnest discussion during the
regular session of congress and to re-
ceive a very large amount of public at
tention relates to restoring the country's
merchant marine. 1t is a very impor-
tant question, in which every section of
the country has an interest and not
merely the seaboard states, as many
people who have given the matter q
merely superficial consideration are apt
to think. When it is understood that
the producers and manufacturers of this
country are annually paying to foreign
ship owners for freights about 5000, O00,-
600, only a very small part of which is
expended in this country, 1t does not
require any very profound perception to
see that this is a heavy drain upon us,
and it is a drain that is steadily increas-
ing from year to year. The people who
raise wheat and corn, cotton and cattle
are paying the larger part of this great
sum which is carried out Of the country
to pay foreign labor in ship-building
and swell the gains Of alien vessel
owners Obviously, therefore, these
people have a material interest in the
question of providing an American
merchant marine that will transport
those commodities and expend the
freight money for home labor
and in the purchase of ship
supplies. The same logic applies
to u manufacturers, with the
additional consideration that having
to depend upon foreign ships for trans
portation puts them to something OF a
disadvantage in competition with for
eign manufacturers They cannot make
as favorable terms as the foreigner, and
there are other conditions which give
the latter an advantage. Evidence of
this is to be found in abundance in the
history Of our trade with the countries
south OF us and it was the consensus of
opinion among the representatives to
the pan-American congress a few years
ago that adequate lines Of transporta-
ton between the United States and the
countries of South and Central America
were absolutely necessary to develop
trade between ourselves and those coun-
tries.
The question is a wholly practical
one. Everybody who has an intelligent
idea Of the subject will admit that a
great commercial nation like the
United States, which is constantly seek
ing to expand and extend its trade,
ought to have a merchant marine COM
mensurate with the transportation de-
mands of the country. AT this time not
to exceed IL per cent of the imports and
exports OF the country are carried in
American bottoms. Before the rebel
lion three-fourths of the ocean-carrying
trade was done in our own vessels.
How to regain the position on the seas
which we lost in consequence of the re,
bellion is a question that has received the
attention OF every congress during the
past twenty-five years. A bill has been
framed for the consideration OF the pres
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

part a convenient means OF paying of
partisan obligations. At any rate there
Is in the general character OF the
appointments 1bat have been made moth
ing to Indicate any great concern about
the usefulness OF the service or any
strong desire " elevate its character.
Yet Mr.. Cleveland has at some time, If
we are not mistaken, had something to
say about improving our foreign service
by applying 70, It civil service princi-
pies, appointing practical men rather
than politicians, and placing it for the
most part on a. thorough business basis.
III he has ever seriously entertained
these views he seems to have abandoned
them, or is some one else responsible for
these appointments?
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
Claim Everything; nce Nothing.

Railroad republicans are vociferously
shouting that everything is safe and that
Harrison is going to be elected by a great
majority. That, of course, is a part of the
same old scheme, claiming everything in
sight. For orr part, If we knew to a dead
certainty that Harrison would be elected, it
would make no difference in our course.
Being in a minority has no terrors for US.
If Harrison should be elected 1T would not
make official thieves any more respectable
or railroad politics any more endurable. For
our part, we propose to enter our solemn
protest against both by voting for Holcomb.
But If Harrison is to be elected we confess
it is very hard to see just where his votes are
coming from. Most every republican we meet
says very promptly and very emphatically
that he has had enough and will not this
year vote for the candidate Of the railroads
and the bOodlerS.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

THE EFFECT ABROAD.

Thus far nc very notable effect has
been produced abroad by the action of
this country regarding silver, and judg-
ing from the expressions of the Euro
pear press and %financiers no effect OF n
very marked character is to be expected.
There was a brisk selling Of American
securities in London after repeal had
passed the senate, but it is probable that
this was entirely speculative. A posi-
bic withdrawal of gold from England,
and perhaps also from Germany and
France, may be anticipated, but If so it
does not appear to cause any APP
~prehension in financial circles in
those countries. 1t was natur-
ally to be expected that the dis
continuance of silver purchases by this
government would produce a decided
effect in France, Austria and Italy, but
at non OF the bourses was there any
thing to show that the matter was re-
garded as important. The reports are
that the effect had been discounted and
that bankers and inanciers welcomed
the action of this government as the
only means of restoring beneficial rela-
tions with the United States.
Yet it would seem that so radical a
change of policy regarding a money
metal of universal use must have, sooner
or later, a ~far-reaching effect. 1t
can hardly fail to increase the
difficulties of the Indian financial
situation, while France, which
is carrying the bulk of the silver of
continental Europe, will be likely to
feel a stronger desire than ever to be
relieved of the obligations involved in
her connection with the Latin union.
Austria, which has but recently placed
her currency on a gold basis, may posi-
bly, find some trouble in maintaining
that basis, whichis not very strongly
fortified. AS to Italy, she is so nearly
bankrupt that whatever may happen
her financial condition could not be
much worse than, it is, and hence it is
not surprising that the action of this
government should nave been regarded
there with Indifference. There are
smaller countries, of Europe which it
would seem must in time feel the effects
of the reduced demand for silver caused
by the action OF Ibis country.
The Prussian finance minister, a man
of eminent ability, expressed the opin-
ion that the repeal Of the silver pur-
chase act will facilitate the regulation
of an International currency, If this
shall prove to be- a correct view the
action of this government will be most
amply vindlcated.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

COLORADO pink granite ought to be
satisfactory material for the new federal
building and the decision to use it will
be welcomed if it serves to expedite the
mu~ch-delayed construction. 1t is, how
ever rather late to resume work this
season, but having all winter to arrange
for an early start the contractor should
be able to make good Roadway in the
spring. The people of Omaha hope to
transact their postal business in the
new building sometime before the dawn
of the twentieth century.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
John wants 4, Vote.

Springfield I NdSs.l Republican.
The supreme court OF tho United States Is
to be petitioned for q writ of mandamus
directed to Judge Hauford of the district
court OF the state of Washington, ordering
him to issue naturalization papers TO u China
man to whom he has refused TO grant them.
This petition involves the right of Chinese
to be naturalized, and the constitutionality
OF all laws which forbid the courts to
naturalize men of that race. 1t is said to be-
the program of tho Chinese to test in detail
in this way all the auti-Chinese laws or
practices.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

THAT subsidized press cry which the
democrats raised so loudly when Presi-
dent Harrison appointed one or two edi-
tors to Office at home and abroad did
not evidently create any strong impress
sion upon President Cleveland. He has
just given the consnlship at Florence to
"a son of the managing editor of the
Philadelphia Puzzle Ledger without see
ing any impropriDty in it. Democratic
consistency is a jewel rarely found.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

THE Department of Justice at Wash
ington is beginning to appreciate the
stigma that has been thrown uponi it by
the d~isgraceful proceedings that have
been permitted in connection with the
Mosher scandal. The people generally
condemn the action of the authorities In
this matter. BY defeating Sheriff Ben
nett at the polls next Tuesday thsy
viii stamp with their disapproval his
outrageous conduct in the Moshsr case.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

1t is a pleasure to see The BEE giving its
unqualified support TO the republican candi-
dates for regent ofithe State university,
but just why theysshould be singled out for
this unpleasant notoriety is not very PLAIN TO
the NAKED ersturding.- Rea,ney Hub.
We are very much afraid that nothing
we may do will be satisfactory to the
Hub, unless it be endorsing another $3.50
note for its publisher and paying it when
it falls due. Some people have very
poor memories.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

SHERIFF BENNETT seldom does things
by halves. jail deliveries during his
incumbency usually give freedom to
three Or four prisoners at a time. 1t
has been anything to make a record.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

WW any sey-respectiag american citi-
zen place his uote at The disposal of any
railroad, cypress, telegraph or street rail-
scay company or any other corporation that
carries him on its pay rolf Does a ma
barter a,oay has soul phea he hires out to
one Of these corporations? Are they NOT get
ting aHthey are entitled TO uhen employees eff
GENTLY and FAITHFULLY perform the task I'M
posed upon them IN The shops, on the train
or at headqadrtersf
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
Aiiics and Enemies.

GtObe- DcntOcrdt.
Frances ELUSIVE demonstrations of affec-
ton for Russia have caused the LONDON
papers to ask for an increase in the British
navy. French folly promises TO drive Eng
land into a union with Germany, Austria and
Italy, in which case all the republics chances
of revenge will have TO be postponed indefi-
nitely. The dual alliance would be no match
for the quadruple alliance.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

WHAT q glorious victory the anti
vice gentlemen who are offended at
Mayor Bemis will achieve if they sue
coed in %elevating Isaac S. Hascall to
the mayoralty.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
N COMFORT.
Washington Star.
SONG.

Chicago Record.
"If love were what the rose Isl
'Twould shut ut close of day,
And at the touch OF autumn
'Twould fade ana die away.
III love were what the rose is"
It's fragrance would depart
And make u lonesome garden 4,
or ali the human heart.
IF love were what the rose is"
'Twould case no weight OF GRIEF.
And in the stormy weather
Dismantle, leaf by leaf.
IF love were what the ros is."
All, who of love would singf
Or In the clutch OF winter
Look forward to the spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

PRENDERGAsT, the assassin of Mayor
Harrison, is SANE enough to stand up
alone and plead not guilty to the indict-
ment with which he is charged. That
goes a long way in establishing his re-
s%pOnsibility tor his acts.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
lie of Goou cheer.
HOckU NOuntufn Nens.

UOCHU lHVUICUFH NtWS.
1t will require some time before steadiness
shall be evolved from the present volcanic
financial situation. Several months must
pass, and these will be months of doubt and
fear; but that steadiness will come, and a
better price for silver than now prevails be
reached, the News confidently believes, 1t
candidly says to the people of the mining
states, be of good cheer; the clouds of gloom
will ere long dispense, and your prosperity,
with the resumption of mining activity, not
on so large a scale as before, but fair and
profitably good, will return.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

ONCE again let it be understood that
THE BEE has no personal animosities to
crafty or selfish ambitions to advance
at the coming election. This news
paper will be published daily at the old
stand whatever may be the verdict of
the people AT the polls next Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

TODAY is the last day afforded the
voter for registering. No one who ap-
%preciates the value of American citizen
ship should neglect to attend to this all
important duty.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

TARIFF reform does not appear to be
30 urgent now as when President Cleve-
land intimated that he intended to call
q special session of congress to consider
that important subject to the exclusion
of all others.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

ISAAC S. HAscALL has neither per-
sonal funds nor personal credit. The
question naturally arises who is putting
up the money for his canvass? Perhaps
the advocates of the canal bonds and the
electric light company can answer the
tpnri,u
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

NINE good councilmen connot be found
on any one OF the three tickets in the
field. Citizens and taxpayers must Sc
lect from the tw%enty-nine names offered
regardless of party affiliations.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04
Better L,te than Never.
Globe Democrat.

Repeal, doubtless, would have had a
quicker and better effect If it had come six
or eight weeks ago than it will now, but
even at this time it cannot fail to materially
improve the business situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

A PRIZE fight in Boston! Has Massa-
chusetts taken to welcoming the bruisers
upon whom New York, Indiana and
Louisiana have shut the door?
Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-04

ANOTHER CONTRIBUTOR REWARDED
The Cleve landadministration is evil
IDENTIFY grateful to those who contributed
literally to the democratic campaign
fund last year. BY his generous sub
scription Mr.. Van Allen secured the
mission to Italy, and now another con-
tributor of cold cash to the democratic
cause has boon appointed to a diplo-
matte position, presumably as the re-
ward of his substantial interest in the
party. A London dispatch of Wednes-
day stated that the appointment of
James Roosevelt as secretary of the
United States embassy, to succeed
Henry White, caused quite a COM
motion in the American colony
there, even Ambassador Bayard X
pressing surprise at the change
and denying that there was any reason
for it, as had been alleged, in the rela-
ions between himself and the secretary.
Mr.. White had been in the position for
the past ten years, and had filled it
most acceptably. 1t is said that Amer
leans who have visited in London and
idb ~ WipIL out dIS
universally OF the opinion that Mr..
White was e%mphatically the right mar
in the right place. The New York Post
said in referring to the demand for his
resignation: "We doubt if anybody has
ever brought as much tact, industry,
patience and good temper to the dis
charge of the duties of the sec
,ato curhin He ruo ipuo1,,,h1o -
Mr.. Lowell and Mr.. Phelps, and Mr..
Bayard is, we understand, very DESTROYS
OF having him stay. To turn him out
now for a newcomer is as serious an Of
Tense against II diplomatic service
abroad as could be committed" The
same journal states, and it is not in the
habit of making statements haphazard,
that Mr.. Roosevelt is understood to
have contributed $4,000 to the demo-
cratic campaign fund.
In this fact is to be found the explana-
ton of Mr.. Roosevelt's appointment, for
it cannot be claimed that it was made
for the good of the service, in view of
the excellent record which Mr.. White
has made. Even we're the new secretary
~ IMAM VI cAccpbiOudl dDllity anu
large diplomatic experience, which is
not pretended, it could not reasonably
be hoped hat he would fill the position
more acceptably than Mr.. White has
done, because according to all testimony
the latter gentleman has met every re-
quirement. Mr.. Roosevelt il conceded
to be capable and he has had some dip
lomatic experience, but 1T was his cam
paign contribution and not his fitness
that was considered in the appointment.
Van Allen bought an ambassadorship
with $50, 900 and now Mr.. Roosevelt OBJ
tains the secretaryship Of an embassy
at cost of $4,000. Wealthy democrats
who aspire to represent this country
abroad will do we'll to bear these figures
in mind.
The present administration has not
won any glory by its foreign appoint
ments. With very few exceptions, both
in the diplomatic and consular services
they have not been of a very high stan
dard, and the cases of appointment
which appear to have been made purely
as a return for campaign contributions
give strong warrant for the belief tina
the administration regards the foreign
service Of the country as for the mos