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Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
A NOTABLE GATHERING.
The Coming Constitutional Convention of
New York State.

Ac oA'hS VI
New York State.
The sixth constitutional convention since
New York became an independent common
wealth will begin its sessions in Albany on
the second Tuesday of May. A body of this
character, dealing with the fundamental prin-
ciples of government, and ordaining perma-
nent regulations for its conduct, says Har-
per's Weekly, possesses a significance that
does not attach to the proceedings of merely
legislative assemblies, over which the con-
stitution is sovereign, itself the highest eX-
preston Of the sovereignty of the people.
A brief review of what New York has ac-
complished through such agencies will be
pertinent, as preliminary to describing the
personnel and indicating the scope of the
coming convention. Written constitutions
are peculiarly an American development,
evolved in all the states during the revolu-
ton, and being, as has been well said, the
connecting links between the previous or
ganic law of the colonies and the subsequent
organic law of the federal union. They grew
out of the colonial constitutions, and they
furnished the chief materials from which
that latter instrument was derived" The
first constitution of New York was framed
by the Fourth provincial congress in 1777.
In it the fourteen existing counties, with the
exception of Richmond, were represented.
1t met in Kingston July 9, 1875, with Peter
r.. Livingston, who was succeeded, March 6,
1777, by Abraham Ten Brock, as president.
1t assumed the name of the Convention of
Representatives of New York, and, after
ratifying the Declaration of Independence,
appointed a committee of thirteen members,
of which John Jay was chairman, to formu-
late the organic law. This committee, whose
deliberations were impeded by the military
operations, reported the proposed constitution
March IL, 1777, and the convention adopted it
substantially as presented. 1t went into eff
feet Immediately, without submission to the
people. Indeed, Massachusetts was the only
one of the original thirteen states which in
the first instance referred it's constitution to
the popular suffrage. Such reference is now
imperative in all states, as also is the ante
expression of the popular will for
holding a convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

When Secretary of War Lamont visited
Fort Crook he expressed pleasure in the fact
that the works gave evidence of skill and
durability. He was not the first to express
a favorable opinion upon what has been
accomplished at the new fort. This condl-
ton of things will prove of lasting benefit
to Omaha as a city. The time may come in
future years when some of the western
forts may have to be abandoned, and while
Fort Crook will not in any event be the
first to be evacuated, 1t is essential that it's
Importance shall be emphasized in every
reasonable manner.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
where the Hurt Comes In.

The Bee tells us that In 1850, when Omaha
S7,5l2,6 S3, or S2i6 per capita, and now in
1890, when 1t had 10000 inhabitants, nearly
wealth had increased greatly, it was as
sessed at less than S21,G00, 900, about two
and one-half times as much as its former
Was Omaha during hat time losing i'm
wealth or gaining in assessing tricks? The
some people may say that this truth Is
hurting Omaha. And neither are we afraid
of telling the truth for fear that some peo-
Pile may call that hurting the reputation
of our city. Unnecessarily high taxes and
the refusal OF retrenchment are more hurt
full than all the Just complaints OF our tax
payers and their demands of relief.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Douglas county is practically the only
county in Nebraska that has any money to
spend upon its county roads. 1t ought,
therefore, to set an example for other
counties to follow by securing an adequate
system of roads and by keeping them in
good condition. Douglas county roads are
used more than the roads of any other
county and they bring better returns to the
people who pay for them. 1t is good policy
to perfect the system of highways that binds
together the city of Omaha and the outlying
districts of the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

'eheral weaver sends word in advance
MS coming that he is on his way to Ne
Draska to bolster up the populist forces in
the state by a series of speeches under popu-
list auspices. The populist forces need boil
STEERING up in this state. General Weaver
Will have his hands full.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
Profits of Municipal Lighting.

The city of Philadelphia does not appear
to have had so costly an experience with
it's municipal gas works that it cares to
sell them. Some members of the city coun-
ell have Just been detected engineering a
scheme to let a private ompan have the
plant, and there is a sharp protest from
the leading journals. Last year the WORKS
paid the city nearly $1,000, 900 in excess of
cost of operation, and with some better
ments 1t is estimated that double that
profit would accrue.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

The announcement from Laramie that
another of the delegates to the recent Union
Pacific wage schedule conference has been
stricken with the smallpox counsels renewed
precautions among those who were exposed
to the disease in Omaha at that time.
Timely measures will prevent the spread of
the contaglon. These cases are the only
unfortunate remnants of the great wage
conference.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

cial depression that has carried down num-
bers Of good theatrical ventures. Adding
together the kind reception Of the American
public and the pecuniary advantages OF a
journey to the United States, we have every
reason to believe that the attraction for Mr..
Irving to return to this country in the very
near future will be Irresistible.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
n or A KIND.

Somerville Journal.
He kissed her hand;
She slapped his face!
Why will men makes such slips?
If he had only had more sand,
He would have found a better place.
And kissed her lips.
He put his arm
Around her waist
But met with a rebuff.
Not for a farml
I'd be disgraced!'
"Be mine!" he cried,
II love you so!
For you, sweet love, I pine!"
And she replied
Concisely, mo-:
I'd rather you'd be mine.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Chicago newspapers are again actively en-
gagged in reviewing the anti-smoke agitation
IN that city and are urging that persistent
oHehders be made TO feel the hard hand Of
the law That reminds us that Omaha once
had a smoka nuisance ordinance enacted by
its city council, and which is supposed to be
stu in existence. There are, however, rem
nants of the smoke nuisance yet lowering over
our city holding forth work for prospective
smoke CONSUMERS.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Andrew Jackson Sawyer's confirmation bv
the senate marks the close of Ben Bakers
career as district attorney under a demo-
cratic administration A holdover position
never was congenial to Ben. Andrew Jack
son can take possession just as soon as he
can qualify for the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Now 1t is the Egyptian ministry that has
caught on to the popularity Of ministerial
crises and has handed in its resignation
to the khedive. Egypt is not to be left
behind in matters of governmental practice,
at least when willing candidates for the
premiership are so numerous.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

more elastic currency than at present. and ii
seems probable that ttls would be secured by
Representative sperrfs pin. Then arises the
question Of safety, the security Of bank notes
now being perfect. Would It be equally so
under the proposed plan. for unless this can
be clearly shown It would not meet popular
approval. On this mft Important point there
is room for doubt.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

New York sun.

We advise our fellow citizens to read for
themselves and ponder every sentence of
this great speech, An outline can give but
an imperfect idea OF the clearness and CO.
tax is superfluous and unjustitiable, fraught
with danger TO American institutions, and
with ruin to the democratic party.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

1t is not too late for property owners
to set out shade trees in front Of their lots
this season. 1t is true that there is no
ordinance compelling them to do so, but
there is nothing to prevent them from
voluntarily undertaking to contribute to the
establishment of the city. The park board
will certainly not withhold it's advice in
this matter II appealed to by any number
OF public spirited citizens. Plant trees.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Europe's gala event this week is to be
the royal marriage at Coburg, which is to
attract the attendance of a whole congress
OF crowned heads and their families. Every
thing is expected to pass off peacefully, a
feature which distinguishes royal conclaves
OF today from those of a few centuries back.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Senator Quay found an alllterative appella-
ton for the proposed tariff bill when he
characterized it as a "mongrel measure. -
The catch word "cowardly makeshift" will
probably persist in discussions upon the
tariff bill because it is the more suggestive
OF the two, but there is a fair chance for
''mongrel measure to acquire a general use
with reference to the pending legislative
propOsition.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

So long as it is an objectionable sin for
a physician to pay for his advertising Just
as men of other professions do the general
public will refuse to take interest in dis
sensions caused by a violation of this indie
feasible provision of the medical code. A
mans medical abilities are not to be meas
ured by his adherence to this obsolete GUS
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Nebraska warrants are now at a pre-
MUM. If the law providing for the invest
ment of the school fund in state warrants
were enforced there would be practically
no warrants except those in the hands Of
thn state
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
Tho WAY Of the world.

buHato Express
Emilio CASTELAR,, the worlds greatest par
liamentary orator, In his old age recants
the democratic principles for which he
braved death in his youth. Well, it's the
way of the world. Most of the patriot
leaders of modern Europe settled down
into steady-going supporters of established
privilege before they died.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Henry Irving cherishes lasting memories
of the kindness with which he was received
by the American public during his recent
professional tour of this country. He also
cherlshes more substantial souvenirs Of his
visit in the shape of one of the most profit
able seasons which he has ever enjoyed since
the beginning OF his theatrical career, and
that In the face Of a most disastrous nnan-
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

The efficiency of the weather bureau is
amply demonstrated by its ability to keep
itself well advertised before the public. The
advertising standard is an infallible test of
efficiency for all government bureaus.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

We await with bated Breath confirmation
of the announcement that the last vestige
of armed instruction has disappeared from
the Brazilian territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
A PerpIexing Problem.

democrat
The chief difficulty about reading people
out of the democratic party is that il is
impossible to determine what now consti-
tutes orthodoxy in that relation.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

a few more applications for building per-
mits can easily be accommodated at the
office Of the city building inspector.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

The assistant district attorneyship for this
federal district is just about due.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
sALLIE UP TO DATE.

NHNITHBION 0TUT.
OF all the girls that are so cute,
There's none so fair as Sallie.
She's a thinking star, so her lips are mute
In the back row of the ballet.
With a winSomc pout,
And her toes turned out,
She is seen habitu-aIly.
She can give pointers on a bathing suit,
In the back row of the ballet.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Why not seek the services of ex-Speaker
Reed to solve the democratic puzzle?
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

IHUTIHdDOIIS JOUTHHI.
Recent history shows that the republican
party is the saving element in American
politics whether it be in IA minority or a
majority,
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Siftings: The small boy may OCCASION
ally fail in other things, but you can de-
pend upon it that there is one thing he will
always do-get to a show in time.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Atchison Globe: 1t takes about four gem
erations of riches to produce a boy without
freCkles. +
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

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sworn TO before me and subscribed in my pres
ence this Sd day OF April, 1891.
N, p. FELL, Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Brooklyn Life: Hotel Proprictor-We don't
allow any games of chance here. Gambler
This isn't a game of chance. My friend
here has no chance.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Philadelphia Record: Visitor-Who writes
your jokes? Newspaper Proprietor-The
sporting editor. Nisitor-Isn't that rather
odd? PrOprietOr-Not at all. He holds the
is the only man in the office fully compe-
tent to protect himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Milwaukee Journal: He who raises n
laugh does not necessarily elevate his audi
enCe,
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16
IN 4 JOKING WY.

Buffalo Courier: rs jerks in the swim
nowadays?' Guess he must be. His best
girl has thrown him overheard"
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Detroit Tribune: Observation-Disclosures Is
making great strides these days. Unemanci-
pated-Yes, these wide skirts are so delight
full.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

indianapolis Journals: "Hello!' exclaimed
the telegraph editor. Here's a tirst-class
article from Kentucky"
You don't say so,' responded the absent
minded city editor. who's got n cork
Screw?"
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Harper's Bazaar: There" said Dawson,
putting out his feet, there is "A pair of
shoes for which 1 paid only $3.50. Rather
nobby for the price, Ell 2"
Yes; and the older they get the knob
bier they will be" said Harkins.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-04-16

Boston Transcript: Mrs. Knophorm-How
can you employ Miss Stitch to make your
dresses? | never will have anybody but
Nine. Beau-Dise. She always has such
success in fitting me.
Mrs. Sharpe-Yes, she is quite an artist:
she can make a dress look well on any.
body.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20

and are reported to be not only wealthy
but aristocratic. Mrs. O'Shea is said by
those VIII know her TO be an excellent
woman and much sympathy IS felt for
her.
The jury in the case of Mrs. Lydia
Maxwell, on trial the second time foS
selling liquor to Indians, reached an
agreement at $50 p. m. yesterday and
shortly before 6 o'clock Judge Edgerton
received the verdict. The defendant
was found guilty and at 10 o'clock this
morning was sentenced to one years
imprisonment In the penltentiary here
aud to pay a fine Of $500. The offense
was committed at Oacoma. Lyman
county, December %, 1892. At the trial
last year Geo. P. Mock appeared for Mrs.
Maxwell and the jury stood ten for ac-
quittal and two for conviction. Geo. A.
Jeffers represented the defendant in
this trial. Mrs. Maxwell kept a restau-
rant and the evidence showed that
drunken Indians were frequently seen
about the place.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20
G w COMBINATIONS.

Vermont Republicans will hold their
state convention at Montpelier June 30.
Amadus Pearson, a prominent farm.
er ~ keasauqua, Ia, was instantly
killed by lightning.
Senator ~Stockbridge Of Michigan il
reported dangerously ill, He 10 in Chi.
q 9 stopping with relatives.
Kelly's industrial army broke camr
and IRE going east on foot. They ex,
pect Q soon get a freight train.
George nj. Hoffman, a wealthy New
York butcher, aged 50 years, shot and
killed himself. Grief over the recent
death Of his wife prompted the act.
Mrs. Gladstone, replying to inquiries
made concerning the health of her hus.
band, says that he has suffered from a
chill, but he has now nearly recovered.
The Chicago officials of the Santa Fe
decline to ralify the arrangement made
In San Francisco for the TRANSPORTATION
OF oOO inoustrials from Mojave, Cal, to
Chicago. :
The North German LLOYD steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm III, which stopped Al
d Azores to fetch the first cabin pas.
sengers OF the disabled Ems of the same
line, arrived at New York.
The members of the American COLONY
and the friends Of Ada Rehan turned
out In force at Days theatre, London.
to celebrate the Tooth performance OF
Twelfth Night"
AS u mark of recognition of the 10y.
atty and good wishes OF his subjects,
and also to commemorate his marriage,
the Grand Duke of Hesse has given
1,OOO marks each to 20 deserving be.
trothed couples in his grand duchy.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg states
that the czarewich is disinclined to
marry and that he wants to renounce
the succession to the throne in favor OF
his younger brother, the Grand Duke
Michel.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20
ASK A
President Debs Takes the First Steps
Toward q Settlement Of the
Strike.
He Requests President Hill to Re-
ceive q Committee OF the
Employees
To Endeavor to Arrange Terms-Re.
port That the Strike is to. Be
Called Off Incorrect.

ST. PAUL, April 20. With the arrival
of President Debs of the American Rail-
way union, on the scene Of action comes
the first step in the direction of settle
ment Of the Great Northern strike. Mr..
Debs was seen at the Sherman House,
and stated that he had sent ont q re-
quest for . committee representing the
various branches of employees along the
line to come to st. Paul for . conference.
He had also sent a communication to
Mr.. Hill, president OF the Great North
ern, asking him to receive this commit
tee on its arrival here and discuss the
question at issue. He had not yet re-
ceived a reply from Mr.. Hill, butIit was
still early in the day and he had no
doubt he would hear from
him during the afternoon. In
regard to q report that was
current on the street to the effect that If
Mr.. Hill agreed to q conference with
the unions representatives the strike
would be called off until the details of
the schedules could be arranged, Mr..
Debs said this was entirely incorrect,
and that the strike would not be called
off until something more satisfactory
than that had been obtained.
President Hnn Replies.
President Hill has replied to Mr..
Debs' letter, saying that he would be
glad to meet the committe as soon as it
should arrive in the city. This can
scarcely be sooner than Saturday, but
it now begins to look as il the strike
might be of by the first of next week.
In an interview Grand Chief Arthur
said that while the brotherhood could
not recognize the present strike, as in
dividuals they could hope for its NC
cess .t
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20

Argus Leader, 10: Michael O'Shea,
who was arrested June %, 1893, for de-
frauding the United States government,
and who pleaded guilty two: weeks g {,
was this morning sentenced by Judge
Edgerton to three years in the ~oeninten
tiary. O'Shea had expected to get off
much easier, but he did not vince when
the sentence was imposed. He has been
ia Jail here since his arrest, in default of
sI,5O0 baiL O'Snea was deputy post
master at Running Water. His wife
Mary O'Shea was postmistress. O'Shea
fraudulently issued TO himself and rot
cashed money orders amounting to l95.
He had issued three more a-ggregatino
1882 which be had not got cashed. In
spector Fosness says that O'Shea also
stole in cash @829.50, making a total
shortage of 81 LOS, which was made good
by his fafher-inlaw, some time after
OfSheais arrest. His father-in-law had tc
mortgage hisfarm to make the shortage
good. OsShea's parents i've In ireland
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20
coRRrGAN

Said the New Y.ik Arehb shop Ts IL
Trouble WITH the Po a.
NEW York, April 20.-The Herald
says: The tsoubie wnicL begin ] tlis
diocese of the Roinan Catholic church
several years ago, = d mich originated
with the Rev. DR.. McGlvnn's disobe-
dience. 10 not yet ended. 1t liz to be re-
yived in q new and more startling form.
In fact, The Herald has been informed
that the Most Rev. Arch bishop Corrigan
Is to be arraigned in Rome on mott
serious charges.
The substance of the charge is con-
spring to destroy the influence OF Mgr.
Satolli, the apostolic delegate to the
United Sites. Mgr. Satolli has for
some time past been working quietly to
obtain the evidence against the head of
the diocese. The case against the arch
bishop is now complete, and the papers
which are in Washington are ready for
transmission to Rome.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20

TIE land office in Mitchell is in receipt
of a d~ecisionfrom the secretary Of the in
terror which changes the prevailing idea
in regard to the time required to live on
a homestead before commitation can
take place. All the decisions heretofore
as made by the local land offices and the
commissioners office have been Co the
effect that fourteen months actual resi-
dence was necessary before commuta-
ton proof could be made. The decision
now referred TO states that proof can be
made within fourteen mouths from date
of entry and not from date Of settlement.
In this way eight months residence is
all that is required instead offourteen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20
CUT OUT TEL CARS.
Strikers . Mt Sc. Cloud Uncouple and
Switch q Passenger Train.

# #E I'll EE' .
Strikers q at Sc. Cloud Uncouple and
Switch q Passenger Train.
ST. CLOUD, Mimi, April 20.-Excite-
ment here Is more intense than at any
time since the strike began. No. I
came up on the East Side, arriving here
at 1895, carrying baggage, two coaches
and the mail car in the Arriving
at the station the strikers Immediately
beg IN to uncouple the train regardless
OF the Pinkerton men accompanying it,
no resistance being made on their
part. The mail car was first cut
in the ear and switched back
two blocks by three hundred men. Then
coaches were switched out by hand and
the mail car put back onto the baggage
a Then the strikers told Conductor
Woolnoeger and Engineer Smith to pro-
coed with the mail. The cars were
fasened securely together but were
broken apart. General Superintendent
r. w. Ryan is here waiting for advice.
The train is still here, and it is doubtful
whether 1t will go further. Trouble il
looked for. The men are getting ugly,
and contrary to the advice Of President
Foster Of the local union, and are tax
ing matters into their own hands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-04-20

i new industry is ahnnt To

A new industry Is about to be devel-
oped IL South Dakota which may be-
come the source of great revenue if
properly utilized. According to w. J.
Thornby trustee of the School OF Mines
an the Black Hills, who has just re-
turned from an investigating tour of the
phosphate district of Florida and South
Carolina, there re similar large deposits
of phosphate in the Bad Lanls of Sou.h
Dokota which up to this time, have>been
overlooked. He finds that the Southern
phosphate sells for $6 per ton at the
mines and that nearly 100000 tons
were shipped last year from Florida and
Carolina. Thornby has watched the
mining and he o proposes to have the
Dakota product examined by the South
Dakota School of Mines, and he hopes in
a year to develop a great Industry. lie
says furthermore, that all the material
for treating the phosphate is indigenous
to South Dakota, SO that the finished
fertilizer can be put on the market in
Minneapolis, Omaha and Chicago.