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Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08
SHOULD WORK BOTH WAYS.

1t appears to be the prevalent opinion
in Washington that the decisions of
Judges Taft and Ricks in the cases
growing out Of the difficulty between
the Ann Arbor Railroad company and
the engineers will be sustained by the
supreme court of the Unitol States.
Senator CullOm is quoted as holding
this opinion, while admitting that in
the framing Of the interstate commerce
act no such application OF it as has been
made to these cases was contem-
plated or intended. 1t is now gen
orally admitted that if these deci-
sions are affirmed by the court Of last re-
sort it will put an end to al plans in the
nature of a boycott affecting the trans
pOrtation interests of the country, Men
employed by those interests may quit
the service ''in good faith" but while
they are in it they cannot refuse to per-
form the work assigned them, if such
refusal operate as an interference with
interstate commerce, without subjecting
themselves to criminal prosecution.
This is the Interpretation which the
courts have given to the law, and if it
stands railroad employees must adopt
other means than those they have pro-
vided for adjusting differences which
may arise between them and the com
panies.
These decisions will, of course, be
respected pending the decision of the
supreme court which may not be reached
for some time. In the meanwhile can
not the corporations, for the regulation
| of which tho interstate commerce law
was enacted, be brought to better
obedience of the law? Nobody will pre-
tend that the provisions of the inter
! state commerce act are now enforced, or
that they have been at any time. The
law, it is true, is not wholly disregarded.
| A few of its requirements are complied
with, but its most vital provisions
are ignored, as they always have
been. Every railroad manager and
every business man knows that
all persons who do business with
the railroads are not treated alike. Dis
elimination is general, and it is proba
bly, safe to say that there is not rail
road in the country which is today
honestly observing the mandate of the
law regarding equal privileges
The interstate commerce act was in
tended to compel the corporations t.
deal fairly and justly with the peOpl,
and with every section of the country
1t has not accomplished that object art
it is time an adequate effort was mad,
to enforce it. As the Boston Advertise
well says IF the decision of Judg,
Taft is to stand as law while the railroad
which are everywhere violating that YER
law are permitted to go on in thei
contemptuOus indifference to the sim
plest provisions of the interstate CON
merce statute it is ridiculous to suppos
that any good can result. On the cor
trary, the effect of such conditions vii
be in the direction OF fostering the be
lief that the American judiciary syster
has one law for the poor and anOthe
for the rich; and if once that belief
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

we'll founded and widespread, the con-
sequences must be deplorable." There
may have been some excuse in the past
for the failure Of the terstateCommerce
commission to give that effect to tho law
which was intended, because the
powers given the commission were
insufficient or could not be exer-
cised. The last congress provided a
remedy for this by amending the law so
as to give the commission all necessary
power to enforce it, and there is now no
valid excuse for not enforcing it to the
fullest extent. That the commission
could find grounds for instituting pro-
ceedings against nearly every railroad
in the country for violations of the law
there is not reasonable doubt.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

IN HIS annual message the mayor of
Philadelphia discusses the pole and wire
nuisance as a matter belonging to the
department of public safety. 1t is emf
nently proper that it should be so con-
sidered rather than as matter of mere
street Disagreement. 1t is not easy to
influence the average city government
against anything that is only offensive
to the eye, but it ought not to be diff
cult to make successful fight against
poles and overhead wires when they are
recognized as dangerous to the
lives and property OF the people.
This view of the case, however,
is apt to be secuted when the demand is
made that the poles must come down
and that the wires shall be buried In
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

If THE reported program is carried out
a revolutionary expedition against Cuba
will leave Key West next Monday night.
but it is more than probable that the
promoters of the scheme will be disap-
pointed. The statement is that there
are some 300 or 400 men enlisted for the
expedition; that they have large sup
ply of arms and ammunition, and that,
if they succeed in landing on the island,
they will Immediately be joined by thou
sands of the people who are all prepared
for revolution. The United States
authorities, however, are fully cognizant
of this movement and are vigilantly
guarding against its departure from
American territory, 50 that the chances
of it getting away seem to be extremely
small. While it is very likely, there
fore, that this revolutionary movement
for Eeleasing Cuba from Spanish domin-
ion will come to naught, the fact that it
has been organized and is known to have
the countenance of many of the Cuban
people is proof of the strong feeling that
exists among the inhabitants of Cuba to
escape from a rule that has always been
oppressive to them, though perhaps less
so now than ever before. OF course the
ultimate purpose of the revolutionary
movement is annexation to the United
States, which the great majority of the
Cuban people would unquestionably
| heartily welcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08
NOW FOR A FIIR TRLIL.

Papillion Times: The appeal of the
corrupt state officials for impeachment pro-
ceedings was IA splendid bluff. 1t was not
made until the self-confeSsed Scoundrels
knew such action would surely be taken.
Everybody believes Messrs. Allen, Hastings,
Humphrey and Hill are guilty of looting the
public treasury.
t'alrmont Signal: The impeachment pro-
ceedings, having been removed from the po-
litical to the judicial forum, will doubtless be
conducted according to law and justice. 1t
is idle to say if all these things charged are
true the guilty state officers should be pun
ished. Every one will agree to that. The
charges must be subjected TO test in the
crucible of judicial Investigation, where the
accused haze opportunities for defense and
mere rumor or partisan schemes are un-
known.
Seward Reporter: The fact that the trial
will be held by the supreme court is an as
Surance that the impeaChed officers will re-
ceive absolutely fair treatment, and will have
every opportunity for defense. Their re-
quest for fair hearing goes IA good way in
their favor, and many who had been preju-
diced against them have modified ther opln-
ions considerably. The case will be tried by
the highest court in the state, I'D there is
no doubt that full justice will be done. If
the accused are guilty they should be dealt
with according to law, but if innocent their
honor should be thoroughly indicated.
Osceola Record: A large majority of the
people of the state want to see a thorough
and fair investigation of all charges No
whitewashing will be tolerated, neither will
the people passively allow persecution for
political purposes. The great bulk Of citi-
zcns care nothing about party so long as JUS
tice is done and the interests of the state
are cared for, If any are guilty of miscon-
duct let them have simple justice and no
more If the accused are innocent let them
be fully exonerated and placed in a true
| light before the world. The good name of
every man is something sacred and it should
not be taken from him by mere rumor,
neither should any mean advantage be taken
! of him. Let us have truth.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08
THE JESTER.

Washington star: 81 amt much at the
pianny," said the Coalyard employe AS he ad
juSted the weight Ola load of coal, but Pm
great at runnin' the scales"
Troy Press; SHINING man at cards is diff
ferent from robbipg him ON the highway. In
the latter process he victim puts up his
hands. In the forneas3he robber does 1t.
Philadelphia Times: The domestic hen
may not strike as q result OF late demands
made upon her energles, but 1t wouldn't be
surprising If she began brooding over it,.
Rochester Democrat: A bottle is Il very un-
fortunate thing. Every time it gets anything
il gets IL in the neck.
Vogue; Peter P'lRilmg, Sr.-Out after hours
again, heyi
Peter Pawling, Jr.-Only ten minutes late.
Peter Pawling, Sr.-GO at once to your room,
sir, lock yourself in and bring me the key.
This thoughtlessness must be stopped.
Detroit Free Press; What do you think
would make "a handsome paper weight for the
professor ON his birthday"
"One of his own sentences" was the sarcas-
tic reply.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

OMAHA stands we'll up at the head of
cities reporting in the matter of increase
in bank clearings. Now, when the trade
is between hay and grass" the total
business, rs reported by BradStreet'S for
the week ending Thursday night, shows
an increase of 33 per cent. This is in
deed matter for congratulation, es-
pecially when so many cities report a
decrease, and none, save two in Texas
that are booming" show larger in
crease,
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

SEVEN members of the coal dealers
exchange of Rochester, n. Y, are on
trial for conspiracy, and If the district
attorney proves what he says he will it
is difficult to see how even the most
friendly jury could fail to find them
guilty. If they have done the things
they are accused of they are fully quail
fled to run bigger combine. No doubt
investigation would show that similar
conspiracies have been organized in
many cities to maintain high prices and
secure public contracts at fancy figures,
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

THE decision of the United States SUI
preme court in the Smith-Townsend
Oklahoma land case confirms the titles
of honest settlers to over $2,000,0O0
worth Of land and denies the validity of
the claims of a mob of deputy marshals
and other government officials and rail
way employees who rushed in ahead of
the opening on special permits. Justice
does occasionally triumph.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

every growing,sffty the overhead wire
danger must coRstently increase II II Is
allowed TO exist hual IL should every
where be condemhed. There are plenty
of necessary evfs That must be borne,
but this is not1ppe of them. The wires
should go undero ground and the poles
should come downg and the plea for such
action should always be based first OF all
upon considerations of public safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

"How can we get a whack at the
loaves and fishes?' was the leading ques-
tion before the democrats who assem-
bled in this city Thursday evening. The
latest advices from Washington indi-
cate that the key to the larder is in
possession of Messrs. Boyd and Morton
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

SOME of the state papers are denoun-
cling the present session of the legis-
lature for what in their opinion it has
left undone. We cannot see it in that
light. No legislature in twenty years
has done so much good work for the
people of this state.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

THE weather bureau is considering
proposition to have fast mail trains
carry weather signal flags in order to
indicate coming changes of weather.
This is a novel idea. Just what would
happen, however, when westbound
train met an eastbound cyclone is not
shown on the weather map.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

SHOULD Judge Ogden be appointed
United States district attorney another
vacancy on the district bench would be
placed at the disposal of Governor
Crounse. This contingency is doubtless
interesting to the Omaha bar.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

IT IS reported from Philadelphia that
negotiations are in progress for the
formation of cracker trust with a
capital of over $50,000,0O0, which will
seek to control the entire cracker busi-
ness of the United States. There is now
an average of about one new trust day,
either actually formed or projected.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08
Labor and Law.
Lndinnnnnlis SentiMel.

ITIIIITTTIIVITIo ''tTTITTF'T'
The Sentinel is not fully convinced of the
wisdom of the boycott as II measure for re-
lief from expressions of employees, but it is
certainly clear that any effort to repress it
by law must be futile, and furthermore
must violate to some extent the principles of
individual freedom on which our govern
ment is founded No law can make a man
work at any particular occupation any more
than it could make him eat or drink or wear
or use something that he did not desire.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

AN ADVANCE of one-eighth of cent
in the price of sugar is spoken of by
trade papers as important. 1t does not
seem 80 at first sight, but it would
amount to a large sum of money in the
total sugar consumption of year.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

MORE applications for office are re
ceived from Texas than from any other
state. 1t is hard for the Texans to
understand that their state is too unani-
mously democratic to get many official
nlnmS.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

SENATOR ALLEN has expressed graft
fication at the passage of the maximum
freight rate bill, and is of the opinion
that the new law will take the railroad
question out of Nebraska politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

THERE is some talk of erecting new
capitol at st. Paul at II cost of $2,5OO,-
DOOR If the figures are fixed as high as
that at the outset it will be a costly
structure when it is completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

WITH Carter Harrison for mayor and
"a republican common council there Will
be harmony with club in the manage
ment of the municipal affairs of Chicago
this year
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08


1t is worth nothing that no man who OPP
posed Cleveland at Chicago has yet secured
an office and the men who thus put them
selves outside of the brelstworks might as
well make up their minds to the fact that
they are TO stay There.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

THE tariff bill drawn up by the New
York Reform club will never be allowed
to make its appearance in congress II
Senator Hill is alive al the time.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08
Snivel Service Reform.

NCU York Recorder.
The harp that made our hair arise
From Tara halls has fed;
The axe that once was AdlaiS
Is MaXwclrs now instead.
Marvellous braCs so bOnny
Are covered DER with blood
As many an old poStmaster's head.
Falls with sickening thud!
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

THE spring elections in Michigan
have gone republican and, Don M. Dick
inson is wondering how it could have
happened.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08
I,nternaIIsm Conc Mad.

NWWNtIN ITTV NTOTs
South Carolina win engage in the liquor
business July /, and the governor ana head
dispenser are now arranging for liquid sup
plies. This may not be paternallsm gone
mad, but il looks very, very much like it,
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

ANOTHER mythical character has
gone to join William Tell. The Atlanta
Constitution says there is no such person
as Dink Bolts.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08
Nothing to Be
Desired

Every Flavor made by DR.,
Price has the peculiar taste
characteristic of the fruit from
which it is obtained, and i'm
parts to cakes, puddings,
sauces or creams such a
delicious and grateful flavor
that their use really leaves
nothing to be desired. We
have yet to see the housewife
who has used DR.. Prices
Delicious Flavoring Extracts
of Lemon, Orange, Nectarine
or Vanilla, who was not de-
lighted with them. THE PURITY
OF Or. PRICES FLAvoRS is en-
dorsed by the leading chem
lists and heads of the great
universities of this continent.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

The reports as to the situation in Egypt
are such as Englishmen do not like to read.
They indicate that in the course of the
summer possibly before that, England
may have need for her naval vessels at the
Egyptian end of the Mediterranean, and
that is assigned as one reason why her share
in the American naval ceremonies is to be
relatively slight On the other hand the
French are becoming more restless as they
see a nearer prospect of trouble for Eng
land, whose influence in the Delta they
have always deeply resented. 1t is quite
within the range of probability that a
French ministry, harassed and perplexed by
confusion at home, might seek to distract
the public mind by an appearance of quarrel
ing with England. But this would be n
dangerous game to play, for when quarrel
ing begins no one can say where it will stop
England can count on pursuing her task,
heavy and thankless one, in Egypt because
no other power can or will undertake 1t
| under the conditions imposed BY Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

LINCOLN will continue to be the cen
ter of attraction for few weeks to come.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

whore the prohibition question Is not 80
strong as In the cities, there was In the Last
election very pcrcoptiblo and healthy gain
which can be attributed to no other cause
than the tarn. The democrats will also
exert themselves to carry tho legislature I'm
order TO elect asucccssor TO senator Wilson.
II the democrats obtain majority on Joint
ballot Governor Boics will be the choice for
senator and the lieutenant governor will be.
come governor as was the case when Gov
crnor kirkwood was elected to the senate,
II have met many eastern democrats who
appear to think that because Governor
Boics was candidate for the presidency at
Chicago against MIR Cleveland. and subsc.
quently refused cabinet position that no
is antagonstic to the president. This il
not the truth. His friends named him in
Chicago in the event that MIR, Cleveland
would not be nominated, and IL would not
have done for him to accept the cabinet
position for the reason that his great
strength would have been, in a measure
taken out Of the state"
Miscellaneous.
Today Assistant Secretary Chandler in tina
land case of Fred Schultz from Aberdeen, s.
d., affirmed the decision of the commits.
sOnCrs rejecting the entry.
Congressman Hayes of Iowa was told by
the president today that the latter could not
appoint cX-Commissioncr of Patents Benton
j. Hall of Burlington to the new district
court Of appeals Of this city.
AT the Treasury department today the ap-
plicatiOn papers of Fred l.. Burnett OF Des
Moncs, Ia, to be inspector of steam vessels
We're filed and entered upon the books
John Airth of Iowa has been appointed vet
crinary inspector of the Agricultural depart
mcnt at Sioux City, Ia to take effect ON
April Il. II. =. II.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

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Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

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Average Circulation for March, 1898, 2i,179
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

For instance, in agricultural counties,
Omaha daily bee., 1893-04-08

Average Circulation for March, 1893, .4,17o
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-24
DRIFTING IN MIDOCHAN.
A Crippled Vessels Unsuccessful
Plea for Help.
BREAKS HER PISTON ROD


NEW York. March "a The Allan
state line steamer Pomernnian. which
left this port March 10 for Glasgow. Is
disabled atsea The news was brought
70 this city ~ the red SfAf line steamer
Belgenland. Capt Ehoff from Antwerp
Capt EKoR 46&s that he met the
Pomeranian at ash a. n. on the 2ist
inst In lat also, long. 6a. The Allan
state liner was discharging signals OF
distress. and was about five miles 70 the
north when frat seen. The course Of
the Belgenland was changed, and as
she drew near the Pomcranian the lat.
ter hoisted three red lights. indicating,
II am not under control
The Belgenland steamed 70 within o
quarter OF mile Of her and the Pom.
ernnian followed up her original signals
with the information. Have smashed
piston. !" and with the query. will you
stand by and tow me2''
To the latter the Bclgen1and replied
that she could not take her in tow. II
was blowing q fierce northeasterly gale
at the time and there was an ugly toss
TO the sea The Belgenland did not
tarry longer ia the company Of the dis-
abled craft When they parted com-
pany the Pomcranian was lying 70 with
little head canvas set She was any
thing but steady in the heavy sen that
was rolling
The exact position OF the vessel when
deserted by the Belgenland was about
$50 miles southeast Of Cape Sable and
about 700 miles east Of Sandy Hook.
Capt. Ehoff says that his reason for
not towing the disabledsvessel was that
the rules OF his company forbid it. His
statement Is ridicnled in shipping cir
Giles
The Pomeranian was formerly the
Grecian Monarch. This was her first
eastward trip since she was struck by q
hurricane ON February 4. which result
ed in the killing OF her captain and tho
drowning Of eleven Of her passengers
and crew Her commander on this trip
was Capt McCulloch. who was first of
ficer Of the vessel when the fatal storm
of February occurred. She Is big.
stout vessel. and her agents here, Ans
tin, Baldwin a Co, Of No. So Broad
way, say they have no fear for the
safety Of the vesseL She had abund-
ant sails and y well supplied with life
boats.
Al telegram from Halifax says that d
steamer is to leave that port this after
noon to search for the disabled vessel.
Tho local agents Of the line character
ize the action Of Capt Ehoff in declin-
ing to tow the ship as cowardly In the
extreme Tho Pomeranian carried no
passengers on this trip Her crew list
numbers seventy-fve men.