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Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

q fact beyond dispute that the people
who are seeking to secure this money
from the national treasury caused the
government vastly more expense and
loss than the amount they are after.
But the proposed legislation would go
much further than this, since it would
allow all those persons who have been
restrained from presenting claims
against the government by reason Of
their known dtSfe@alty to enter the list
of claimants, and the aggregate amount
which the government would thus BIO
asked to pay would DE Such
legislation would be utterly indefensible.
1t would be i'm the nature of a re-
ward for d~isloyalty to the government
and cannot DO approved by any fair
minded and patriotic citizen. 1t is per-
haps sufficient explanation of such a bill
being reported favorably that of the
eleven democrats in the house judiciary
committee seven are from the south.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

THERE ought to be no trouble in in
ducing the farmers residing within a
radius of twenty-five miles of Omaha to
pledge 5000 acres for the cultivation Of
profitable crop and self-intercst will in
duce the farmers to try it for at least
one season. Thereafter it will require no
outside Inducements, We predict that
they will double the acreage for beets
the second season. There is money in il.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

MASSACHUSETTS almost sOlidly
into the fold of high license states. The
example of prohibition Maine does not
appear to be very convincing to those in
close proximity. 1t only gains plausi-
bility as a prohibltionist argument when
pointed to from n distance. The marked
tendency of the temperance movement
in this country is toward regulation of
the liquor traffic, not toward absolute
prohibition.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
Kansas CiU star,

The supreme court of the United States
has recently decided that, inasmuch as a
man owning an island in the Missouri river
undoubtedly loses it in case Of its washing
away, so he is entitled to all its accretions.
The river gives and the river takes away
so says the supreme court. This decision
will greatly CRAFTY the ISLANDERS of the Mis-
sourl, inasmuch as it guarantees them Il
title to all the islands they hold and also to
all they can catch.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

FRANCE appears to be in earnest this
time in its decision to repress the
preaching and practice of anarchy
within its jurisdiction. If other coun-
tries will only join in an agreement to
take common measures against all an
archistic outbreaks against society
bomb outrages would become much less
frequent in the immediate future.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
A SONG OF HOPE.

Frank l.. stanton in atlanta Constitution
II earthly ills were fewer,
We couldn't then complaint;
And If the skies were bluer,
Perhaps we'd have no rain.
Ittakes IA little sorrow
70 lead our lines Alright:
The sun that gilds the morrow
Is sweeter for the night.
When winter winds are fiinging
The snow against the pane,
Somewhere the birds are singing
They'll sing for us again.
Tell mo- thy mournful story
Sing not thy solemn song,
While in God grace and glory
The glad world rolls along,
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
Tho Paradise of Tramps.

The effects of Governor Lewelling's pro-
nunciameLto on behalf of "tramps' are just
what the whole country knew they would
be. Kansas is overrun with vagabonds.
The state is a paradise for the idle and
shiftless. 1t is a land flowing with milk and
honey like Canaan of old, and the great
horde of undlsciplined and unwashed loafers
of the United States is moving up to possess
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

THE Explanations of admiration for
our superb fire department drawn from
the visiting mayors and chiefs of police
of the numerous interior Nebraska cities
contrast wonderfully with the constant
complaints Of local fire insurance agents
and adjusters. Omaha's fire department
has kept pace both in numbers, apparatus
and efficiency with the growth Of Omaha
and the demands for fire protection. In
a companies are bound to find
some pretext for raising rates on local
policies and u fire department is held
up as inferior for this purpose only.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

KANSAS CITY is becoming unneces-
sarily worked up over the change in
grain rates on the Burlington. She still
keeps the big end of the horn. The
grain dealers of Omaha ought to be al
lowed some relief from the discrimina-
ton against which they have been con-
tending so lOnT.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

THAT the state treasury was de-
frauded of thousands Of dollars by means
of vouchers for supplies that were v
delivered to the state institutions at
Lincoln is an undeniable fact. But if
all of the men interested in the supply
contracts have been declared to be inno-
question still remains, who p%lundered
the state treasury?
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

The Trial of the Akeson murderers at
Plattsmouth is attracting widespread
interest. Judge Chapman has modified
his order %forbidding the press from pub
fishing the testimony adduced, which
will disarm criticism and make it posi-
bile for the press to pursue its legitimate
business of news gathering without
clashing with the court.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
Following Ola Rules.
Globe Democrat.

Money piles up in the financial centers
after every panic, This was the case after
the furry in 1884 and the convulslons In 1873
and 1857. The present condition of things.
therefore. is the rule and not the exception.
A few weeks or months hence, when the
trade revival sets in, bank reserves will
begin to go down to their normal level
again. There is nothing alarming in the
big bank surplus. % a.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

TWO PERPETUAL maturity bond pro-
moters were arrested in Council Bluffs
yesterday by postotlice officials. There
seems to be "a broad area of low barom-
eter'' for bond investment people just
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

ISN'T it almost time for the school
board to look seriously into the question
Of retrenchment in anticipation OF de-
creased revenues for the coming year?
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

THE days are getting very short, but
not quite as short as they are way up in
Sitka, where daylight does not come in
until 10 in the morning and night sets
in before 3 in the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

THE report of a majority of the civil
service commissioners is an unqualified
endorsement of the action of the Harri-
son administration in extending the re-
form, particularly with respect to the
postal service. The commissioners
make special reference to the results OF
this action as evidence of the benefits
secured to the public service by the
proper application of civil service rules,
stating that its effect was to secure a
higher grade OF intelligence, and conse-
quently greater efficiency and fidelity in
the class Of employees affected. The
minority report charged that the
extension, because made near the
close of the last administers
tion, was prompted by partisan con,
sidcrations and it is creditable to Mr..
Cleveland that he manifested his disap'
probation Of this view by removing the
member of the commission who publicly
proclaimed it, though it is to be re-
marked that the postmaster general APP
pears to have entertained about the SANE
idea. 1t is to be said of the latter, however
that he seems to be thoroughly in sym
pathy with the cause Of civil service re-
form and DESTROYS of its further eXten
sion where practicable. If the presen'
administration does as well in advancing
the reform as did its predecessor no
much will be left to be done by the sue
ceeding administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

San FTUHGIscO tNFONIcIe.
The democrats are showing q disposition
to put the Wilson bill through under whip
and spur. They may succeed in their efforts,
but If they do it will only be another case OF
'.sinning in haste and repcnting at leisure"
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

BEET sugar factory at Omaha will
be a Welcome addition to our gradually
increasing number of manufacturing in
dustrics.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
Premature squeaIins.

JndidnuDOUS Journal.
1t is now rumored that the president had
no intention at any time of restoring Queen
Liliuokalani. If this be the case, there has
been an unnecessary stew on the part of a
great many peOple.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
who Cares for Expense?

A descriptive narrative of the Worlds fair
is to be issued in edition de luxe at 81 ,0C0 II
volume. When it is completed an expensive
edition should be issued for people who do
not care to litter their libraries with cheap
hooks.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
SWORN srATrMENr OF CIRCULATION.
average Circulation for November, ei.aio.

Ir MUST have been a needy thief who
veutured to rob the delegates to the
American Federation of Labor conven-
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
1t Ia Actively Narrowing, Though.

Kansas CtU Journal.
Whatever may be said Of the present ad-
ministration, farmers will hardly accuse 1t
of running TO seed.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15
TRIPLES MINED WITH TRUTHS.

Rochester Democrat: 1t may not ruin II man
financially to propose to II girl, but IT often
temporarily ombarrasseS him.
Elmira Gazette: Jagson says the only way
to elevate the stage is to lower the curtain.
Louisville Courier: There is n tender con-
nection between the railroad engineer and his
passengers.
New Orleans Picayune: Foot ball players
are everywhere welcomed to hearty comrade-
ship and hospital homes.
Galveston News: A philosopher is n man
who does not try To argue with Others until he
knows he can down them.
Boston Courier: Acow died in Springfield.
o., from eating toD many apples, which gave
rise to some trouble in cider.
Pittsburg Chronicle: You seem 10 be n very
useful appliance" said the door knob to the
'"Yes," replied the latter, modestly; "rm
right in the push"
Philadelphia Ledger: The girls of Radcliffe
college fOrmerly iiurvurd's Ann NJ have no
veil vet, but II somebody should spring "A
mouse on them the yell would invent Itself,
Chicago Tribune: For heavens sake. Be
linda" groancd Mr.. Outlaytc, opening his
sleepy eyes, do stop your occurring! IN put
my fingers in my ears IL you don't" II
wouldn't If | were you" retoried MS VIDE,
awake spouse. You'll get your ringers causht
in the Cogs."
Chicago Record: Seems to me young
SkOrchcr grows an inch taller every Jay
Hes merely STRENGTHENING up. lie hasn't hau
chance to ride his bicycle since the sno"
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

IT LOOKS as if the wal in Hawaii
were to be fought out in newspaper re-
ports and congressional speeches only.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

Omaha. THO Bee Building.
south omaha. corner n and TwcntS-tourth Slrccls'
cornell Buns. - Pearl street.
CI}cngo Onicc. SlT Chamber Of Commerce
Nov y0rk. rooms Is. IA and -. Tribune building
Npsbinrtou. 5l3 Fourteenth street
CORRESPONDENCE.
An communication relating 10 news, ana cdl-
,,rf,l ~ alter should b. addressed: To the Editor,
BUSINESS LETTERS
An business letters and. remittanccs should he
,iir,eerd 10 The Bee Publishing company Omaha.
Ir,f,a checks and postoficc orders to be made
uayablr TO the order or the company.
Parties leaving the city for the summer eau nav
tiny prt sent To- their address by leaving an order
at business Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

SEASONABLE.
Cleveland PAIN Dealer
Ib SADLY Glands would odly brigd
.Judst Whad you midc select,
AID gibe you chOidcc obevcIythldS-
Whad would my swced cNpectf
IbIcould odly hab my choidce-
Oh, George, my lubber true
I'd ker-chew-bid my heart rejoice
AID try to ah-ah-ketch you-u-u!
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

New Orleans Picayunc: Foot ball players
are everywhere welcomed to hearty comrades
ship and hospital homes.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

Galveston News: A philosopher is "A man
who does not try To argue with Others until he
knows he can down them.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

Rochester Democrat: 1t may not ruin Il man
financially to propose to II. girl, but 1t often
temporarily omDnrrasses him.
Omaha daily bee., 1893-12-15

Boston Courier: Acow dieu in Springfield.
O., from eating too many apples, which gave
rise to some trouble in cider.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14
Shakespeare Relics.

Interesting relics of the greatest OF dram
atists were on sale at Christie's. One was
described In the catalogue as Shakespeare's
Jug. of cream colored earthenware, Q inches
high and 10 inches round in the largest
part. somewhat in the shape of modern
coffee pot. 1t was divided longitudinally
into eight compartments, each horizontally
subdivided, and within these the principal
deities Of the heather mythology were rep
resented In rather bold relief.
At the beginning OF the present century u
silver top and edging were added, with
small medallion of the original owner, in
scribed William Shakespeare at the age
of 40" Accompanying the Jug was Ma
lacca cane In beautiful preservation, feet
~ inches long These two articles, IL was
stated, were beQueathed by Shakespeare to
his sister Joan, who married Mr.. Hart,
and they remained In possession Of the
family till the beginning Of the present
century.-London Telegraph
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14
My the Surf Roars AngriiY.

A family at Long Branch owns a dog
with a musical fancy. He is a fox terrier
and still pup, but he has developed love
for music that amounts almost to a pas
sion. The family in addition TO owning
this rare dog is blessed with an 1S-year- old
daughter who sings. Whenever the daugb-
ter seats herself at the piano, the dog
dances around with delight and prepares
to join in the singing. Putting his nose
as high in the air as possible, he waits for
a high note When the right pitch is
reached, he blends his voice with that Of
the singer, taking good care to stop when
she does. He will not sing when the notes
are not high, as his voice is light and be
seems to think it best adapted to carrying
high e. The dog will also raise his voice
in tune with harmOnica II it Is Of the
right pitch. The girl, seeing his evident
musical talent, has begun to give him les
sons, and in another year, if he fulfills her
hopes, he will be- put into some show as
"The wonderful fox terrier soprano."--
New York Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14
A Neat i3itsof Live stock.

A man who has home on the Hudson
few miles above this city numbers among
his live stock properties a large, fat toad.
Every evening in warm weather this ami
NAL energies from hole under the walk
before his front door, just Us the gas is
lighted, aud hops about the lawn appar-
emily all night preying on insects In the
morning lac retires TO his hole beneath the
flagstones, for John" is fellow OF regu-
lar habits. The man occasionally picks him
up. to the establishment of the servants,
who believe the skin Of the toad TO be poi
sonous. A common belief in rural neigh
borhoods is that it causes warts to appear
on the hands Of those who touch it-a be-
lief that probably arises from the similar
ity of warts TO the roughnesses on the toad's
skin.-New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14
GEN ERAL MARKETS.

DRUGS, DYESTUFFS. OILS, ETC.
Extract Logwood-Assorted, l5gl6c.
Alum-3l4c.
Concentrated Lye-Sl.75 10 $3.50 per case
Cochineal-50c. per pound.
Copperas-l l-2Q2c.
Madder-l6c.
Indigo-60d7Jc.
Ons-Luseed 6OG55c.; machine. 45Q75c. /;
whale. 45c., straits. 40945c.; Labrador
cod oil. 40150c. lard. 75c. QH.00, sweet.
s. 90 per dozen; best salad. $3.50; Virginia
iubricatlng. l5940c.; kerosene. 7q9c. cash
Alcohol, s2.3oQ25o sperm OIL. ..oOql.5;
castor OIL. $40; sulphur, SQ4c.' blue
stone. ca. lie.
ginger l4925c.; cloves, 2Oc.; cinnamon
bark. ioc.
Yellow Pine-l, IA. / IL inch. No. l.
seasoned. l6 feet Sl4Oql6OO; !. IA. l IL
inch. No. l. green. is feet. sl2.0OQl4o0; J..
IA. IL inch, No 2. seasoned. l6 feet.
sl2.0O91400; l. IA. IL inch. No. 2, green.
16 feet, sl000Ql200; !. l IA. 1-2 inch. No.
8, green, l6 feet sS.O0QsOO; l, l IA. IL
inch, No. /. heart l6 feet $500 l. IA.
- inch. No. 2. heart. l6 feet. 3lS.0O922 90.
Weather boarding Fitched-No. l. sea-
soned i6 feet. si40O: No. /. green. IS feet.
1890; seasoned, 16 feet, s1l.0o9lS.0o; No.
2. green. l6 feet. sl0o0Ql2O0: No. 8. green.
i6 feet. $S.o0G9.00i sawed iaths. ut0q1.6 s..
CEMENT. LIME. PLASTER. &C.
Cement-James River. sl.& per barrel;
Rosendale, $3.50; Imported Portland, $50
S325. American Portland. s2.75gS3.
Lime-Agricultural, SQl0c per bushal
Rockiand. a.05gA.D per BARREL Virginia,
81.
Plaster-Lump. "a per ton: ground.
1850; caicIned plaster S1.65.
tar. S.
Fire Brick-Ss5QAO per 1000.
Plastering Hairs i-2fic per Mound.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Lemons S375d$45o.
Oranges-Messina. s3.25G$3S0; Florida,
peaches -Three-peck boxes, 5Oa75c. one
half bushel boxes, 40g5Oc.; ordinary 500
per barrel
Bananas si.O0q$l.75 per bunch
Vegetables-Onions. N.75qs2.O0 per bar
rel
New Irish Potatoes--No. !. s25OQs2 rs;
No 2, no demand.
Cabbage, si.2Sqsl 81 per barrel.
CHICKENS. BUTTER AND EGGS.
Chickens-Per pound, Hgl3c.
Old Fowls-Hens. 25g60c.; mixed coops,
Sc. ducks. 20GfS0c.
Eggs-SQl0c. per dozen.
Butter dull: choice, lS425c. per pound;
medium l59l6c.; common. 2Qlic. Mar
ket dull.
SEEDS.
Clover-Red, s7.60Qss.O0: sapiiny, $8.5;
timothy, s2l0as2 %; herd grass. $.S9Sl.40
Kentucky blue-g grass, 81. 25qsi.bo.
POWDER AND SHOT.
Fuse--Toy mining. 8a75c. per hundred
feet; powder. $3.50 per keg: blasting. N.so;
mining, $40.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14

that the outcruppin WIS about 20 by ~
feet, and the vein into the earth at about
an angle of As degrees. They had their
tools In the outfit. and they sank a shaft to
cover their assessment work. After the
shaft was down Is or 20 feet, they knocked
off.
"well, It was the purtiest layout you'd
ever seen. I've heerd Cap Baker tell about
1t over and over again
THAT shaft went right down straight be
tween solid walls Of alum as clear as crys-
tai Why, they cut out slab of the stuff
and put a coat back Of 1t and they had
looking glass as good as any lady would
want. Them fellows wasn't dudes, but
they spent more time lookin into that there
mirror than they ever did In their life be-
fore, and neither one Of 'em was beauty
at that.
We'll, bimeby they packs some of the
stuff on the cayuses and starts back for
Butte to get windlasses, men and grub SOS
they could work their claim.
"This was about April. and the rainy
season set in for two weeks, so they had to
stay In town until it was over, as all the
creeks and streams was too high to ford.
But they showed that alum all around, and
one of the druggists said that il they could
get the stuff out in good shape that they
were as good as millionaires
"Well, every time they showed the stuff
and saw the eyes OF the fellers open up they
had to set em up for the boys. Them two
weeks in town cost them stack Of blues
for drinks, you can betcher life.
when the rain slowed up, they sneaked
out OF town early one mornin. They was
afraid some Of the boys would folly them,
and they wasn't takin no chances on any
one a-doin them up.
1T took 'em two days to reach the place,
n they got there late at night. Next morn
in they was all up at daylight and made
q break for their claim.
"They couldn't find it.
1.-THE stakes was all right, but there was
no sign OF the shaft which had been sunk
or the alum that they had left on the dump.
THAT beats the deuceP said Cap Baker.
"'Wuss ner that said his podner, and
then the other fellers gave 'em the big laf.
"'How much did yer pay for that alum
yer brought inf asst one.
"'Say, fellers, dey mus "a bin hypner-
tiled said another, but Gap BAKER ana ais
podner said nauthin. They was dazedlike
and wouldn't speak for day.
AT last, cap, he went of by hlsself and
didn't loom up till night, and then the boys
saw that q change had come over him.
"'5ay, boys he said, we're a noutht OF
internal fools, that's what we are
"'Why didn't We come here two weeks
sooner, answer me thatT
"'Count of the RAIN said one.
"'That's jes' it, said cap; that's jes' it.
It's the rain, don't yer see, you dabber-
gasted, tenderfoot idjets, don't yer seeF
"None Of 'em could see.
"'Why, that rain--listen. boys-that two
weeks rain shrunk that blasted mine up
Then none Of 'em said nauthin, but
packed up and made for home. When they
got back, you couldn't get 'em to talk.
'But that's the story Of the lost alum
mine. New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14
K..nIng pets and Prisoners.

A singing mouse, which Is not so great a
rarity as one would suppose from the news
naper fuss that is sometimes made over
one has an added attraction as pet. The
singing is no doubt similar to that OF the
marmoset and resembles the canary song
a good deal smothered-
These little creatures should be tanned,
and attached to people by their Affections
and not kept as prisoners in cage. in the
former case they display their peculiar
characteristics and take perfect care OF
their coats, while In the latter they require
constant watching and attention and show
no individuality whatever. IL u not pet
that Is kept In cage, IL is prisoner, and
a prisoner IN his unnatural and unhappy
lie can never afford much pleasure.-Har-
yarjs HaZar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, Sept I3.-Onerings Df
tobacco at auction on Change to-day
Is packages. highest price for sun cured
tobacco. $3.50.
one package sold at SOB one pack
age sold al 5000, one package sold at
$3.50, one package sold at sl40O. two
packages sold at $1,000, one package
sold at $1l.75 one package sold at $11.00,
one package sold at SlO75. one package
sold at Si023. two packages sold ut
$1,000, one package sold at 1925. one
package sold At $500, two packages sold
at 1878, three packages sold at $3.50.
one package sold al 1925. one package
sold at S775. two packages sold at
S7.G2M one package sold at $3.50, three
packages sold 1T S7.25 two packages sold
az 500. one package sold at $3.50, one
package sold at 1910 one package sold
at $40. one package sold at S4GO, one
package sold at $3.50 one package sold
at S4l0. two packages sold at $500, one
package sold at $500 one package sold
at $3.50. one package sold at 1913, one
package sold at $40, one package sold
at $3.50. one package sold at $40, two
packages sold at $500.
Private sales reported TO the secretary
of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day.
Wrappers. hhds.; cutters, hhds.; leaf,
dark. o hhds.; Tugs. dark hhds Total,
y hhds
The tobacco inspector reports to-day:
Inspections. bright, 40 hhds., dark, g
hhds.. 30 tcs.: reinspections, bright,
hhds.. dark, 20 hhds.
Wilson's, Old Dominion, Shelburne $,
ShockOe, Planters, Crenshpw's, Allie
ghany and Meals tobacco warehouses
report to-day: Receipts. u packages;
deliveries. G3 packages.
l.. S. Internal Revenue collections
for the city Of Richmond, Va, to-day:
Cigars and cigarettes. $it617o, pug TO-
bacco. 81, 4OG.67. Total, S2574.37
A prominent tobacco manufactures OF
Winston, \. c.. writes 10 friend here
as follows: zone Of our tobacco men
here who IS very anxious for a good
crop. and / know IT is to his interest
to have a good one. drove forty miles
through the country yesterday just 10 see
the tobacco, and stopped and examined
II closely and says It is damaged
fully 40 per cent. in value. lie says,
Il met another man in Greensboro, N. C.,
last Thursday who had travelled good
deal since the recent storm, and he says
that the damage was fully % per cent.
if not more in the sections visited by
him-that the tobacco leaves are terribly
bruised, torn and fun Of holes" Both
OF the parties are reliable men, and the
latter mentioned has no interest what
ever in tobacco.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-14
EnemIes al a Social Function.

Mrs. Lowe, wife of Robert Lowe, after
ward Viscount Sherbrook, was tremen-
dous partisan whenever her husband was
concerned. After the reform bill OF 1867
Disraeli and the Loves made no pretense
10 any mutual liking. At adinner once at
Lady Waldegraye's, the guests had all
haired off ill only Disraeli and Mrs. Lowe
were left. With his inscrutable smile and
complete appreciation of the humor OF the
situation. Disraeii bowed and extended his
arm. II suppose there's no help for 1t, Mrs.
Lowe. - when both burst into hearty laugh
ter.-San Francisco Argonaut.