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Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
PRESIDENT AND N 4

That there is to be another test Of the
strength of the democratic opposition in
the senate to the president seems to be
fully assured. Senator Hill OF New
York is reported to have publicly de-
clared that he and his colleague from
that state propose to spare no effort to
defeat the nomination of Peckham for
the supreme bench and they expect to
accomplish it. AS heretofore noted, that
gentleman has been prominent among
the most active opponents of the Hill
machine ard its methods, and conse-
quently the senator is most heartily and
unqualifedly hostile to him. He will
fight him on the ground that his So
lection by the president was a de-
liberate and intentional defiance Of the
New York senators, and that his con-
firmation would destroy the principle
which requires that senators shall be
consulted as to the more important ap-
pointments from their states. 1t ap-
pears that there are also other grounds
of objection hat may be urged, as the
the lack in the candidate of the judicial
quality of mind, but the strong point in
the fight will undoubtedly be the appeal
to senators to sustain the precedent
which gives senators of the same party
as the executive the right to expect to
be consulted in advance of appoint
ments from their states of such i'm
portance. On the part of the president it
seems that he expects the conflict and is
prepared for it. The statement is made
that by executive direction appoint
ments sought by senators in the several
departments of the government are to
be withheld pending action on the Peck
han nomination-in other words, that
the patronage club is to be used upon
recalcitrant senator's. 1t is hardly cred
ible that Mr.. Cleveland would have re-
course to this plan of forcing hostile
senators to his support or of furnishing
them, yet it is possible.
The doctrine of senatorial courtesy'
plays a considerable part in this
issue, and it would, therefore,
be no surprise If the New York
senators should succeed in their
purpose, Notwithstanding the we'll under
stood fact that it is highly important
that the vacancy ON the supreme bench
should be filled as soon as possible.
In order to maintain this idea senator's
will go to almost any length, even that
of delaying the administration of JUS
tice. Without any reference to the
merits of the quarrel between the demo-
cratic factions in New York, to make it
a reason for delaying the filling of "a va
cancy in the highest judicial tribunal,
when there is urgent necessity for fill
ing it, is utterly indcfensible.
Such a course is inimical to the
Interests of the whole country and a
wrong TO ~litigants whose cases are before
that tribunal. Nobody outside of their
political adherents in New York will APP
prove the course OF the senator's from
that state, except the senatorial stick
lerS for the unrepublican doctrines upon
which they base their fight; but, on the
other hand, the president might have
averted this issue by selecting a candi-
date for the supreme bench vacancy out
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

IT CERTAINLY begins to look as if the
Elkhorn railroad people intended to de-
liberately ignore the order of the State
Board of Transportation in regard to
the reduction Of the rate on hay. While
the matter affects but comparatively
a few of the shippers of Nebraska, at
the same time the board cannot afford
to allow its order to be. either evaded or
ignored, and the people Of the state
nave the right to insist that the mem
bers OF the board shall either enforce
their orders or rescind' them and retire
from business.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
EMOTIONAL kELTEF TALK.

There is such q thing as stopping over
even in the dispensation of charity. II
any reputable clergyman or anybody
engaged in charity work knows of a
family in want OF immediate
relief or knows of any single
case of distressing restitution
they should address themselves to the
charity boards already organized and
they will obtain what is wanted on short
notice. There is no use of rushing into
the papers or crying from the housetops
about individual cases of want or
distress. That only makes confusion and
begets misleading impressions about the
lack of efficiency of our charity organi-
cations. If people who get excited over
some special case Of suffering would
quietly appeal for help to some person
in good circumstances they, in nine
cases out of ten, would procure ample
contributions for instant relief. 1t is
not necessary to sound a general alarm
every time that somebody is found who
has run out of food or fuel.
There is a way of doing relief work
without creating the impression that the
town bell is rung to attract attention to
the man who pulls the bell rope.
THE BEE does not want to throw cold
water on any effort to alleviate human
suffering, but it does not believe the cause
of suffering humanity is advanced or
served by emotional talk and fuss and
feathers.
Perhaps it may not be out of place
right here to give publicity to the plan
of campaign of the Associated Charities
as promulgated over the signature of
Mr.. Thomas L. Kimball, its president.
Immediate temporary relief.
Full investigation of each case.
Provident dispensary. Medical advice and
medicine at nominal cost.
Legal counsel to the needy at nominal
cost.
Food, clothing, bedding, furniture, etc.,
donated, will be called for; also ola iron,
bottles. etc, which may be sold and the pro-
ceeds devoted to the work of the associa-
tion.
Cooperation with all other charitable
agencies.
To furnish work instead of aims whenever
practicable.
Free employment bureau.
Work for men in association woodward.
Hard and soft wood and kindling, cut to
stove lengths, for sale at usual prices.
Work for women in the Provldent Laun-
dry and Training school. First class work
at usual prices. Clothes called for and de-
livered.
Soup house, present capacity 500 meals per
day. An abundant supply of rich soup and
bread, 5 cents. Twenty meal tickets may be
purchased for 81 by persons wishing to dis
tribute same TO the needy.
In addition to this organization there
are a dozen benevolent societies, Sec
tartan and nonsectarian, that are act
lively engaged in the a~nti-poverty cru
SADIE. The work Of all these organiza-
tions, supplemented by the efforts Of the
committee just organized for raising
charity funds, should be ample for all
practical purposes. There is therefore
no occasion for frantic and hysterical
appeals and emotional talk.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

#t
THE men who have built the immense
sugar refineries at Grand Island ana
Norfolk take a gloomy view of the future
since the house declines to place any
duty on raw or refined sugar or to pay n
bounty to the manufacturer. The
growth of the sugar industry in this
state will undoubtedly be retarded
by the passage of tho Wilson bill.
The real extent of the injury will not,
however, be ascertained until the bill
has been placed in operation. If the
people of the state are disappointed in
the passage of the bill which threatens
an industry that is just obtaining a foot
hold they must thank themselves for a
portion of their discontinue. They have
persisted in keeping in congress three
men who are willing to sacrifice home
interests for the sake of u theory that
has never yet received a successful dem
onstration in this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
THE reports of the commercial agen

THE reports of the commercial agen-
cies continue to be favorable to the re-
vival of trade and industry, but to all
appearances the revival is being brought
about at the expense of the wageearner.
about % per cent of the cases wages have
been cut 20 per cent, while in the rest
the reduction of wages has ranged from
7 to II per cent There can be nothing
very substantial in the prosperity that
causes a diminution in the earnings Of
the laboring classes in this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

CONGRESSMAN HALL of Missouri is
being extensively advertised as the
original father of the proposed income
tax bill. We in Nebraska had been
carefully led to believe that that mea-
sure was the pet progeny and pride of
IL own William J. Bryan. We fear
that the friends of Mr.. Bryan will
scarcely be able to survive the shock
caused by this great disappointment.
The only thing that will serve to restore
him to his former position in the eyes
of his admirers will be for him to in
augurate some world-regenerating
scheme for which he can claim the sole
and exclusive glory.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
BEING ON THE SNOW.
Hartford Times.

Hartford Times.
Just room for two, not TOO much roomi
TUCK her in all snug and warm;
Tn conscious of her hairs perfume
And of the nearness of her arm.
/ shake the lines out free and gay,
The sleigh bells chime, and were away.
Across the crisp and glittering snow.
Leaving behind tho city street,
Its garish glare and noise, we go
Into the darkness still and sweet:
And here and there n household CLEAN
Fits by US In a flying dream.
How speed the horses gayly drivenl
The sweet bells clatter silvery mirth,
And every star Is white In heaven
nd every field Is white on earth.
How dark the brightness seems, how brlght
The darkness of the winter night
We pass the open roau like wind,
But In tho dim and shadowy lanes
Our wild pace slackens, and l find
One rand enough to hold the reinsi
And, somehow. when | try to speak,
My words are kisses on her check.
All, life is fair In many ways,
And full of dear, enchanting hours!
And love Is sweet in summer days,
Mid blossoming paths and sylvan DoWer5i
But let mo choose. all bliss above,
A sleigh ride with the girl | love.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
Before and After.

InteruiclU nth Dduid -. Htlttn 1886.
The confirming power has been used al
ways only to be abused. 1t does not reject
bad men. 1t rejects good men to keep bad
men in. 1t does not work as a help or en-
lightenment to the president or governor.
IL works as a ball ana chain on both. 1t
makes in the federal senate q series of as
RAINY presidents IN petto as there are repre-
sentatlves of states in that body. 1t makes
senators Office brokers, and executives the
bondmen of such office brokers.
The duty of executives is administrative.
They should have the right to appoint and
remove their agents in administration. The
business of senators is participation in legis-
lation. They should be FREQ to attend to it.
Now they claim in effect to be assistant
presidents and assistant governors and seek
to make elected presidents and elected gov
errors subject to them.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THE opposition to the confirmation Of
City Electrician Cowgirl is traced to the
fine Italian hand of the manager of the
electric lighting company. Now if the
mayor is expected to find a man that will
suit the fastidious tastes of the manager of
the electric lighting company he might
as well name the manager himself and
be done with it. Then there would be
no humbugging OF jugglery about cleo
trio lighting tests. We would all know
what to expect.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
ST. PAUL has been experimenting

ST. PAUL has been experimenting
with v~estibuled street oars for winter
use and the innovation has been hailed
on all sides a a pronounced improve
ment upon the older system. We merely
mention the fact to call the attention of
the local street railway officials to it.
If Omaha is to boast of its street rail
way service it ought to keep in the van
in the introduction of all the lat est de-
vices intended to promote the conven-
fence of the patrons.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

licans 1t is now understood that they
will simply insist ubon ample time for q
thorough discussion OF tho tariff bill,
but will not resort to any merely factious
opposition for the sole purpose OF delay.
just how long will be considered sufi-
cient time for discussion is yet to be de-
fined, but nobody expects n vote on the
easur to be reached in a shorter time
than two months after it goes to the
senate, and it is more likely to be four
months.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THE timely action of the khedive of
Egypt in promptly forwarding an abject
apology to England for an imagined af-
front will doubtless rob the e%nterprising
wal correspondents of Europe of an op-
portunity to burden the cables today
with direful predictions of immediate
etr,fa
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THE French Chamber of Deputies is
not to be behindhandtin affording illus
trations of up-to-date parliamentary
proceedings. Tho scene enacted during
its session on Saturday would do credit
to a Kansas legislature. A little ex-
element now and then in the Chamber
of Deputies is absolutely necessary to
maintain it's reputation as an interesting
attraction. 70 'e'
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THE overworked attorney general of
this state had better look after the
blooming idiot that turns the crank of
his home organette, The wretched
creature has been afflicted with a severe
attack of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eve since
the legislature by an almost unanimous
vote impeached its owner for playing
into hands of thieying contractors and
public ~plunderers. '
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THERE is but n regret to express
over the noticeable revival of manufac-
turing industry in the United States,
ana hat is the almost general reduction
of wages Of employees. The reduction in
some instances is slight, but in many
places it amounts to 20 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

GOVERNOR LEWELLING of Kanas re-
turns to his throne this week after q
much needed vacation spent amid the
glories of California. Reports from the
scat Of war may be expected to resume
in a very few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
SpCCtlcu, ar reform.
san Francisco Chronicle.

UT TTUTFUFoUU
The spectacle of an Iowa saloonkeeper
making a bonfire out of his store fixtures
and billiard tables was something which no
doubt pleased the temperance agitators.
But those who have watched such move
ments nave little faith in the permanence of
reform that starts outin such melo dramatic
fashion. This fellow will backslide when
he ascertains that there Is not so much
money to be made in any other busin ess as
in retailing whisky.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
The People with The Bee.

THE OMAHA BEE is about the only repub-
llcan paper published In Nebraska that has
the hardihood to denounce the corrupt re-
publican ring at Lincoln that is, and has for
years, been depicting the state treasury.
Mr.. Rosewater has the respectable element
of his own party with him, but at present it
certainly looks very much as though he was
in the minority. The boodlers and railroad
cappers have too long been in control of the
affairs of this state to peaceably give up
control.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
Frightening Industrial Skies.
st. Paul Globe.

That person must be blind indeed who
does not see in the signs of the times an i'm
provement OF general conditions that prom
ises a future of ~uneXampled prosperity for
the country. In every city and hamlet
where industry has been Frustrated for
many months past, there are signs of re-
newed activity. No day passes without
bringing intelligence of SOM mill, or fac
tory, or workshop renewing operations and
giving employment to thousands of men and
women in every community.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

STRANGE what an exodus of demo-
cratic statesmen there is from Washing
ton to the south, where they hope to ben
eft their healths! Washington is not
proving to be the happy hunting grounds
which the democrats were led to be-
lieve before the last presidential cleo
%;nn
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

BEFORE our amiable contemporary
cashes those cash prizes would it not be
we'll for it to fork over the $255 which it
forfeited on its w challenge on South
Omaha circulation last June and let us
turn over this money to some of the
charity organizations for the use of the
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Iowa is talking of the Gothenburg
system of regulating the liquor traffic.
Experiments are of doubtful utility at
best. Nothing yet beats the high Ii
cense plan invented by Nebraska and
successfully adopted by Pennsylvania,
Michigan and many of the states of the
.tpinp
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

If PRESIDENT CLEVELAND continues
to restore democratic harmony in every
state with the same success that has
met with his best efforts in New York
democratic harmony will require a high
: protective tariff 10 enable 1t to be pro-
duced in sufficient quantities to supply
an ever-increasing demand.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

IT'S RATHER tough upon the Nebraska
democracy that it must be kept away
from the loaves and fishes Of politics
while the president and his arch enemy,
David Bennett Hill, settle a private con-
troYersY between themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THE local democracy is learning to its
sorrow that presidential dispensations
of patronage are few and far between, in
spite of the recent touching assurances
of u patched-up harmony.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

SO THE income bill and tariff bill go
together, despite the talk about their
Inconsistencies. The democrats forgot
to mention the income tax in their
national platform in 1892, but we may be
sure that the next platform will require
on his point,
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
He's a Capable Navigator.

Mayor Bemls of Omaha holds his own
with remarkable equanimity considering
the number and variety of attacks that are
made upon him. Strange as 1t may seem he
is receiving the fire from two elements
which very seldom unite. These are the
buns and the clergy. But the single fact
that he pursues his w way is evidence
that he is escaping both Sylla and Carybdis,
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

NOTHING should be left undone this
winter to enable the city to promptly
commence public works early in the
spring. A long season of steady en-
ployment will preve mt the formation of
another army Of unemployed next
,uinfar
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Boss CRoKER'S visit to Washington
for the express purpose of defeating the
income tax bill seems to have had an
effect exactly the reverse of what was
desired. Croker finds his field in New
York state and city politics. His intru-
sion into national affairs puts him in
water beyond his depth.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
But 1t VIII Not DO 1t.

1t is doubtful If the house really knew Its
own mind in voting on the sugar schedule.
The best thing it could do now Is to take up
the subject afresh and vote for a revenue duty
of l cent q pound on sugar, with no discrimi-
nations and no bounties. That would settle
tho revenue problem and give general sstls-
faction.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THE people of Nebraska are still pa
tiently waiting for the railroad com
panies to commence Tho long promised
case on the injunction suits against the
maximum freight bill. The injunctions
were applied for six months ago, and the
roads are taking thoir time in bringing
tho mntter to 4 final issue. !
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
Eject of Old Wine.

1t is a picturesque incident-this ending of
the quarrel between the headstrong young
man who rules Germany and the aged states
man who once well-nigh ruled all Europe.
The effect of the reconciliation is a remark
able tribute to the still powerful influence Of
the elder man and his hold upon the people.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

If SOME of those federal plums don't
drop in this direction this week jack
sonians and Samosets may as well both
conclude to disband, their usolessness
having been duly demonstrated.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
The Pension Limit.

High-water mark in pension expenditures
seems to have been passed. There will be a
reduction of $50, 900, 900 in next years bill.
Almost every person entitled to a pension
under the existing laws has been pensioned,
and, unless looser ones are made, the ex-
penditures on this account will continue to
decrease steadily.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
C~arlIsle's PitifuI situation.

UIODe- DeWOCTUI,
The situation of Secretary Carlisle Is one
that appeals to the sympathy of all good
people. ae is carrying-"toting," as he
would say-the heaviest burden of care,
anxiety and perplexity that has rested upon
the shoulders of any cabinet officer since the
dark days of the war. To the extent Of his
power and opportunity he has labored in a
faithful way to conduct the financial affairs
of the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

The sermons of Rev. Frank Crane of
Omaha read to an outsider as though the
spirit of devine love was not so much n part
of his makeup as an oyer.weaning love Of
popularity for Crane. His sensational SER
mons do no good, and really create disgust
among men outside the church.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

WHEN the Marquis of Queensberry re-
pudiates prize fighting because 1t has
become transformed into a mere gam
bling machine the brutal sport loses
ITS last semblance OF responsibility. No
country which makes II pretense at en-
lightened civilization is longer justified
in countenan cling such contests.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

THE good government conference
wants to divorce national politics from
city politics. This is another move in
favor OF uniform divorce laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
SWORN STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION,
Average Circulation for December, aa,sao,

IOWA legislators certainly cannot
complain of a d,arth of liquor license
bills spread before them for their seloc-
tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
FUNNY LITTLE CRACKS.

-
Texas Siftings; Ardent Spirlts-Those that
kiss the medium at n seanco,
Yonkers Gazette: You never realize how
near an alarm clock Is until II goes of"
Dallas Nows: One reason why some men are
so lean Is because they have thrown NIL their
fat into tho nro.
Boston Courier: Landlady-Do you like
your steak rare, sir2 Now Boarder-Yes, nam;
rare as once Il month,
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Strangely, the
street car traveller is most shocked when the
electric currenti Is gone.
Life: prosecutor-what reasons can you
give for thinking that this lady did not intend
to hit her husband when she threw the sugar
bowl at h!m2 Witness-Well, she did hit him.
It'd Bits: "Impulsivc people," declares a
lecturer on DhystOgnOlny, nave black eyes,
or II they don't have them they're apt to get
them If they're too impuisive."
Boston Transcript; Gentleman Caller-No-
body at home, oh? Perhaps I'd better leave
There are no marriageable ladies' in the
family.
you get a phonograph to dictate your letters
to instead of II stenographerY
Nh. JealluS-lt costs too much.
Mrs. Jenllus with emphasisG-It's cheaper
than candy and theator tickets twice a week.
Judge: Messenger boy-Where's the man
what sent me out with this here message2
Mr.. Smith-It was | that sent you.
Messenger boy-Naw; the feller what sent
me was n clean-shuvcd bloke, and you've got
n long beard.
MIR. Smith-Well, 1t grew since you started.
indianapolis Journal: Watts-It is easy
enough for me- to see why you contend that
prize lighting is worse than foot ball. Your
sympathies are with the upper classes.
Potts-Nothing of the sort. | hold that prize
fighting is more dcmoralizing than foot ball
because foot ball players keep of the stage.
THE CLEVER MAN.
Kansas City Journal,
The sign, "Fine Toilet Soap, o cents"
For months hung on the wall;
The ladies came and went each day,
But bought no soap at all.
The sign was changed: Complexion Soap,
Price 80 cents per Cake"
The dealer in the next two weeks
A fortune small did make.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
A Gay Time for Gaiusha.

When Hon. Galusha A. Grow enters con-
gress he will DO greeted by the representa-
lives of whole states which have sprung up
under the homestead law, of which he was
the author and champion until IL was en-
acted.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Strangely, the
street car traveller Is most shocked when the
electric current Is gone.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Boston Courier: Landlady-Do you like
your steak rare, sir2 New Boarder-Yes, mann;
as once Il month,
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Texas S%iftinEs: Ardent Spirits-Those that
kiss the medium at II seanco,
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Life: Prosecutor-What reasons can you
give for linking that this lady did not intend
to hit her husband when she threw the sugar
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Dallas News: One reason why some men are
so lean Is because they have thrown all their
INTO tho nrn.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Yonkers Gazette; You never realize how
near an alarm clock is until II goes of"