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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-08-24
WHERE SHE'D GET 1T

An elderly woman, evidently just
from the country. stood in the middle
Of the cable tram lines at Brixton the
other day steadily gazing northward.
A cable car was rapidly approaching
behind her. The old lady shouted to a
street urchin:
Little boy. where can 1 get footing
tram?"
You'll get it in the back pretty soon
if you don't get out Of the way replied
the boy as he lodged a tram rapidly
bowling along
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-08-24
DIDN'T WANT TO BE CRITICIZED
FUNkE OPERA HOUSE.

Prisoner-Don't send me to prison.
Judge.
Judge-Why not! You confessed
your guilt.
Prisoner know, but have broth
er in the asylum and son in the reform
school, ard il you send me to the pen
the public will at once raise the cry Of
nepotism on the family.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-08-24

CAPITAL. s25O.OOO SURPLUS SIS, OOo
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-08-24
ATRAGEDY IN ART CIRCLES

Evidently there was serious mental
struggle in process beneath the dusky
brow of the Pacific Islander.
Il do Lot approve OF living pictures.
but"
Shading his eyes with large peculiar
shaped club, he gazed far out to sea,
where dismantled hulk was tossing
aimlessly about. completely at the mercy
of the waves.
Il am hungry and must cast prejuice
to the Winds"
The tatooed sailor lying bound and
helpless at his feet was visibly affected.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-08-24
WILLIE FOUND 1T.

Too bad complained Mr.. Heming-
way; been hunting an hou, for my club
pin. Dropped it out on the lawn and
wouldn't take any money for it.
When he came home to supper he
found the pin beside his plate.
"Whoop--ee!" he cried; ''where'd ye
find it!"
Il let Willie go barefooted this after.
noon" explained Mrs. Hemingway soft
ly, as she poured the tea.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-08-24
LONG TIME BETWEEN.

LONC UNI BE W6eN.
The clock struck January and then
February Is. but still she was alone.
The Eskimo wife slept but fitfully.
starting from q troubled dream every
two or three weeks.
will he never Gomez.
Presently. however, she heard the IA
miliar foot fall.
"Tanked again" she groaned Ii is
hardly 10 years since he was drunk be
fore.
1t was very late.
The grey dawn was already breaking.
and in less than a month it would be
broad day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
ARGUING THE DEBS CASE.

Washington Jan. 1G-The Supreme Court this
afternoon heard argument In the matter or the
petition OF Eugene V. Debs ct al imprisoned by
Judge Woods OF the Seventh Circuit for contempt
OF court In the violation Of certain inJuncons Is
sued last summer In connection with the Chicagp
railroad strike. The argument purely legal
one upon the question whether or not a writ Of
error would I've and was the proper method Of pro-
cecdlng in the case.
g. :. barrow attorney for the petitioners, ar
glied that under tie decisions Of the court pro-
ceedIngs In contempt had been defined to be In the
nature OF II criminal case. and that II was the
proper course To pursue to take out wri, OF error
ra her than TO appeal from the judgment OF Judge
Grosscup. denying the petitioners their release on
n writ OF habeas corpus.
Assistant Attorney-General r.. u. Whitney ap-
peared for the Government In the case. rather as
a friend OF the Court than active antagonist
"a The position taken by Mr.. barrow. He said
there were precedents In the decisions OF the Court
hoth for and against the petitioners. and that III
the view OF the Department OF Justice II was Inn
material in which manner the Court ruled upon the
question A.. . A.. CUTE r.,.,t,o
announced that the Court would take the UNI
der consderat lon.
,ha sreuments and the questions by the Court that
the attorneys for Debs VIII frst nave 10 seek rehet
from the Circuit Court Of Appeals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17

through the House in order that the Senate may
arrange for the impeachment proceedings before
March I. Mr.. Bailey does not believe that more
than three days need be occupied III Trying
the
Some doubt is expressed to-day as to the length
OF time which will be accorded 10 Judge KICKS
before the impeachment proceedings BEGIN. Forty
days is the customary limit but this Ia said nor
TO be rul. OF law. IT articles OF Impeachment
are drawn, they will not contain reference TO
any OF the supplemental charges that have been
made against Judge Kicks, but VIII apply only 10
those which have been fully investigated by the
subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee
In view Of this fact Mr.. Bailey does not believe
that any excessive delay Will result. II the I'M
peachment resolution b. adopted, before bringing
the case To trial. This opinion, however. Is not
shared by other well-nformed members. VINO re-
call how few and how futile the impeachment
proceedings of Congress have been
A minority report will be made by Mr.. Brod-
erick of Kansas. against the resolution
cleveland. Jan 1s.-Two Of Judge Ricks's az
torneys. Virgil p. Kline and Judge William b.
Sanders started for Washington to-day 10 look
after the interests OF the Judge. Mr. Klein was
asked what would probably be the next step In
the case. and he answered
"A resolution In the House. suppose.
rs there any probability of the committee re-
considering its action asked.
II really have not heard anything on the sub
iect 1t was not full meeting Of the committee.
four Of the members being absent. and we nope
that a reconsideration may be obtained when the
matter is brought before the full committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
SENATOR FAULKNER AND GAS.
4 BILL. FOR THE RELIEF OF TIE DISTRICT
or COLUMBIA APPARENTLY ASLEEP
~ HIS POSSESSION.

BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA APPARENTLY ASLEEP
IN HIS POSSESSION
Washington. Jan. l6 ,SpeciaD-The Senate Com
mittee on the District OF Columbia is engaged
IN giving hearings to determine the advsabty
OF granting a charter a company OF more or
less we'll known Capitalists" who profess willing
ness and the ability furnish the city with better
and cheaper gas II the offer OF this company 3
a bona fde one " will probably be welcomed with
an enthusiasm comparable only 20 the relentless
activity OF the -ent gas companys meters, for
IL Is doubtful whether there is another community
in this country which is called upon TO endure
such wrstchsd and costly Illuminating gas as Wash
ington. This however. IS matter OF local con-
Germ only In which outsiders probably have little
interest.
Yet there is another aspect OF the deserving
attention. 10 IA the manner In which the admin
straiion OF District affairs IL frequently made the
source OF "revenue"-,he word is none too strong
by INSCRIPTIONS men in public life.
The present price OF Is 81 - per thousand
,eet A. the last session OF Congress the House
passed bill reducing the price 10 81. That bill
was referred in due time to the District Committee
OF the Senate. and by that committee turned over
10 a subcommittee OF one consisting o, Senator
Faulkner OF West Virginia In the possession OF
that eminent statesman he bill has ever since
remained. 800
Some time last summer. shortly after the bill
passcd into the parliamentary possession OF Sena-
Tor Faulkner his son pos sessing experience
special qualifications as far as known. secured a
clerkshp in the gas 'ompanvs office at the com
there Is connection between the catalepuc re
pose OF the bill and the appointment OF Young
simp minded enough to look for an early report
on that measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICE.

Washington Jan. 1.-THE Speaker laid before
the House to-day letter from Secretary Carlisle
containing a plan for the organization OF the ser
vice in connection with immigration. submitting
detailed estimates In his letter he directs aiten-
ton to the fact that this service has always been
self-supporting and is likely 50 to continue. espe-
cially in view OF the increased head tax Of 81.
The plan as submitted calls for appropriation
Of $}2i go divided up az follows:
Office Of Superintendent at Washington. sl953j.
OF which s. 800 is for the salary Of the supeIir-
rendent and s. $50 for the salary Of the chief clerk.
Port Of New-YOrk 500. go. OF which amount
SlI2 $50 for salaries $1,000 for maintenance hos
pital treatment. including deportation OF immi-
grants $4,000 for OF feryboat. etc. and S25 90
for miscellaneous and other expenses
Port OF Boston. 81 945 port of Philadelphia. s2.-
$780, port OF Baltimore $1,000: port OF San Fran
cisco 1880. ports OF Quebec and Halifax. Canada.
81 $50: ports OF Vancouver and Victoria, H. G..
81 GO: salary and expenses OF twenty-nine inspec-
tors A4s00 .
The salary OF the commissioner at New York IL
placed al & 800 and the salaries Of all the other
commissioners at 3, 200.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17

stand as the decision Of the Senator" On yea and
nay vote the decision of the Chair sustained by
cast by Messrs. Davis, Dubois. Hi.i. Mitchell (OreJ.
Pettigre grew and Quay:
pnered his amendment by adding at the end OF the
prece ny court pa nohs II ne rn should
ing proceedings to test the constitutonay or valid
Mr. Gray dem. DeiD raised a point of order
against 1t and the Chair (Mr. Ganger. Rep ~ Id
sustained the pon; OF order.
Mr. Quay Rep.. PENN renewed his amendmen;
for testing the constutionality and validity OF the
income tax and it was defeated-yess 49, nays %.
= Yeasu M. ,Marieh, Chandler; Davis Frye.
derson. Mitchell lOrej, Petierew P!ati, Proctor.
o%%ay sherman herman smith and Wilson-ls
Blanchard: Butler. Ga Camden cockre Dubois. $.
eSTse' Ggrdon German Hinton jaryis bone 4Unss
Ransom, Roach, Stewart Teller, rurpe. Vest Villas.
V%9rhees. Walsh. White and Wolcoti-s2
suggestion of MIR. Allison Rep.., Iowa.. 50 to
reduce the number to three. and By striking out
the words and to carry into effect the act i'm
Mr Hill dem. n " offered an amendment pro
viding that none of the appropriation should be
to make any return or to answer any question ex-
cept as TO the sources and amount Of his gains.
MIR Cockrell said he would offer no opposition to
the amendment. and II was agreed TO-
Committee of the Whole, and all of the amendments
were agreed to except the one inserting the word
coins in the Treasury. Mr.. blanchard dem. La }
made an argument aganst the adoption of that
and the amendment WAS retained In the bill-ye
81 nays, ~
The bill then passed
- resolution was offered by Mr. Aldrich rep
X ID ana agreed to requesting the President TO
transmit copies of all correspondence with or com
mnnications from the representatives from the Gov
eminent OF Germany any other country in re-
spect to the enforcement of any provisions of the
Tariff act Of 1894 to the reciprocity arrange
ments under the Tariff of 1890
The Senate then adjourned until tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
MISSION WORK AMONG THE INDIANS

WASHINGTON Jan. l6-The Board OF Indian Com
mssloners met here In annual session to-day. In
conjunction With the secretaries Of the various
churches doing missionary ana educational WORK
among the Indians Chairman VI r.. Gates, Of Am
hers,. called the meeting 10 order.
Reports OF the benevolent societies were submit
ted. General Morgan. cS-Commlssioner Of Indian
Affairs rcpre scnting the Baptiss whose field Of la
Dor was principally In Oklahoma and the u iian
Territory. reported reasonable progress OF his So
cirty.
Dr. g. H. Ryder. for the Congrega tiona.ists. In
dian secretary OF the American Missionary Assoc.a-
ton. whose work includes the States OF Nebraska.
North and South Dakota, Montana and Washing
ton reported that their work reached thirty trbeH
His association surrendered the GovernmeE; appro-
priaiion OF t22c00 last year because 1t Thought IL
bad policy 10 accept Government aid.
The report Of Dr. Langford was handed In. owing
10 his absence. II showed that the Episcopalians
had surrendered the Government funds
The report OF the Friends was made by Mr.. James.
OF Philadelphia That church especially inter
ested In the appointment and support OF field ma
irons.
reported enrolment OF 24G pupils. with the loss
Of the Government money. The total cost Of this
church In missionary work was SlSSH for the past
year. Dr. Roberts said that II was impossible for
his church To carry on so large a work with the
loss OF the Government aid.
DR.. Sheldon Jackson. special agent OF the Bureau
OF Education. told OF the progress Of work In
Alaska.
Among those present were the Secretary OF tn"
Interior, the Commissioner Of Indian Affairs. DR..
LYMAN Abbott. DIR. Holman, superintendent OF In
dian schools; Senator ana Mrs Dawes N-hepie-
sentative James. OF NewYork. and General Whit
tlesey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
FOR LABOR AND CAPITAL COMMISSION.

Washington. Jan. 1.-the House Committee on
Labor to-day ordered favorable report the
Dill or Mr. Phillips OF Pennsylvania. authorizing
the President TO appoint non-partisan commits
sion to coate information and to consider and
recommend legislation TO meet the problems pre-
sened by labor agriculture and capital
The commission is TO be composed OF five repre-
sentatives OF labor, five OF agriculture and five
business men. After their appointment each divi-
sion OF five Is authorized to choose additional
commissioners TO act with them. making the whole
number twenty
The commission Is TO last for two years IT IL TO
elect It's president. who can be removed At
any time by two-thrds vote. The President OF
the United States IL given power remove mem
beers OF the commission for negligence or neglect
OF duty. The sum Of $1,000 per annum IL appro-
priated by the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
FOR THE INCOME TAX.
,.,, SENATE VOTES AN APPROPRIATION
FOR ITS COLLECTION

,,pcrSr DEFICIENCY BILL PASShS-'''' "''
THROWS rrRTHER LIGHT ON LAST ST ""hN
r.p,rr LEGISLATION. AND SUGGESTS
~ rxrr. SESSION OF CONGRESS-
n.y., rcRArH TO THE TRTBuNEl
,s-The Urgent Deficiency
Augmentation bill passed. '"e .. ,, -
App'op''" &c with it the hotly disputed pro-
noon. cdIi!'e nec,ion of the income tax. The
VISION io' s,,ion raised TO the income tax
stupoo'" 81, Senators Hill. Quay and others
paidsi app ,,.allv when the amendment allow
oeaseu I, IN advance of the constitutionGiiy
1hs - .os defeated for not even Mr.. Hill
OF III. rod 70 go the length of making a
hi'nS.' ...,o against the passage of the bill Mr..
o''e ,uchadvertised speech, which was TO de-
0u"' ,.o,e indefinitely until some terms were
my With the opponents of the income tax.
..rod n have been a purely Idle threat. Tor
r. ponnsvlvalia Senator very sensby aoan-
Nv the belligerent programme imputed To
Fin. .;,,. Of Senators on the cepup-
u.an side. though utterly opposed 10 the enact,
Won't of the income tax. or It's eni"rcemeh'' u'c
not feel warranted IN MAKING an! Nio ., I'm
,stonce 10 the passage of an appropriation ON
s'f;ah simnlv carried out existing law MI
Sbnrman stated this position forclh.y Few DAYS
aeo and TO a realization of its SUDDEN - que,
,.,~ha
- he pending measure. Until the income TAX
~, is itself repealed efforts TO withhold the
l a~ Cor its execution cannot be expected to re-
nc rouch encouragement from conservative
sentiment In congress -, ,.. hoe .a,,ar ,
-. ,oneral range closed with speech from
Wr vest which threw some further light on the
liner history Of last summers tarii legisla-
,,nn ard the discord and enmities when II ex-
IN IN the Democratic ranks. Mr.. Vests pur-
go today was to mitigate II possible, the
Pose, beaped so universally upon the Senates
,rrie hill for its miserable failure to produce
s,,tscient revenue to support the government
na the Missouri Senator reiterated the old cry,
amu ted decisivey on Monday by Mr.. German,
nj the Finance Committees plumbers were due
n the lack Of effective parliamentary rules
,s.her than to It's own incapacity and utter lack
If nol;tical courage. In the way or current poll
,ios the most interesting passage of Mr. vests
sneech was his emphatic expression OF OPINION
-. Tho president ought to call a special SEES
SON Of the LIvth Congress TO meet as soon as
rossble after March q. in case the present I,e'.i
80; ma iorjtv failed to afford the relief so
urgently demanded for the Treasury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
Very Much on Color

Are peop. who troubled wi't cnrone liver complaint,
Bile in the blood the crtIcie and oven the cyeba
also naness its presence by uneasnes' in the rgh,
and beneath the RICH, shoulder blade !ued
nausea sick hcsdashc and an unpleasant breath ], Is
usually accompanied b. costveness aud dyspepsia For
the siment Itself. and H. various manifestations Hos
letters Stomach Bers is speedy and complete remedy
This standard medicine also prevents and cures chis
and fever rheumatism and the nhrmies in
eident to declining years. II builds an enfeebled
physique forfes against disease. Appetite and
nightly sumber promoted by IT, and II Is protector
against tho effects Of wettng OF overwork. exposure
@no unwholesome food water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
THE INCOME TAX IN COURT.

Washington. Jan. l6-Argument was continued
to-day before Judge Hagner, in Equity Court No
?. on the demurrer the application filed by John
G. Moore. OF NewYork for injunction TO pre-
vent the collection OF the income tax Mr. Jerem
Wilson, for Mr.. Moore, said in beginning thai
1t was always with the greatest reluctance that
the United States Supreme Court pronounces an
act of Congress unconstitutional. but there are
some cases where IT has done so. An unconstitu-
tonal law was no law at all. ana could not be
executed by any officer Of the Government II
was a startling proposition that a void act could
be executed to the deriment Of u citizen, and It
would be a remarkable and startling thing that
officer from executing an unconstitutional law.
1t was equally startling. said Mr.. Wilson. that
Congress could make law and then turn about
and say that notwithstanding the act was uncon-
stitutiona. the courts shall act upon il.
Speaking of the retrospective features OF the in
tax law Mr.. Wilson said II most phe-
nomena and obnoxious statute. in that 1t taxed
incomes reaching back two years.
Another popularity OF the law. he said could be
shown by example-the OF foreign stu
dent. for instance who was pursuing his studies at
s III the eHnn rna' sne
from foreign or domestic investments. all OF that
income I'm excess Of 81 90 per annum was subject
Edward Il. Whitney. Assistant United States At
half Of the Government. said that IT was proper
that those who were favored with incomes in ex
on them. and though he personally was caught
by the sct 20 Sigh, extent yet he feit IT proper
the Supreme Court affirming the constitutionality
OF former income taxes. which. as he said yestcr-
under constellation. Mr Whitney held iha, an
unconstitutional clause in bill nd not make the
act void. and he referred to number Of cases in
support OF the proposition that had been decided
At the close Of the argument Judge Hagner said
he would render his decision on Wednesday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17

otlnr armor when II was found that II could make
or get better plates: No armor. not even the best
and most modern, IL supposed TO be able to with
stand the Impact OF the most powerful blow that
can be delivered at point blank range by he best
modern guns The test OF the value OF armor In
the number and quality OF projectiles II will keep
out. Reliable reports from the battle OF Yaioc
now the effect that the r-tnch armor or
the Chinese battleshps successfully resisted. at
the distance taken during that battle. proJe,tlec
from the l2-nch guns. we'll those from all
the guns OF inferior cabre. IL Is believed that all
these vessels would have been SUM but Tor the
protection Of this armor, which was certainly
vastly inferior to the very poorest plate received
from the Carnegie Company
Mr.. Carnegie asked me II | considered the matter
cettled. | It'd him | did far as the Navy ne.
partment was concerned: that ] did not myset
propose to open the settlement; that the Inc I'M
posed had been collected. and that that was IN
end OF IT, unless Congress should order the nst.es
reopened. Mr.. Carnegie then said that ne nao nct
understood my position; that he had intendsd W
make proposition to pay the expenses " ~ ~
ballistic test, but, inasmuch as considered Wy
question settled and was not advocating the ssAA"S
OFF OF the pla ties, he would not make H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17

Washington, Jan. l6-Rchard Underwood John
SON. OF THE Century Magazine: W r.. Rood.
OF the New-York Mail and Express William
Berri. OF the Brooklyn STANDARD Union. r. II.
Woods. OF the Boston "Herald'. II. +. Gunnison.
o. the Brooklyn Eagle W. &. Bryant. OF the
Brooklyn Times: Arthur jenkins. OF the SYRIA
cuse "Herad' f.. c. BOYLE. OF the oil city Der
rick and others. committee representing the
American Newspaper Publishers Association to-
day appeared before the House Committee on Pat.
ents In support OF the bill Of Mr.. Covert OF New
York amending the statute relating to copyrights.
There see med TO be opposition whatever to
the bill. the only question was whether. while IL
protected newspapers. did II protect artists? No
conclusion on the subject reached. and the
committee adjourned until Monday. when there
Will be further conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
THE CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE KICKS.
REPRESENTATIVE BAILEY PROPOSING REso-
Luton or IMPEACHMENT.


Washington. Jan. l6.-Represenative Bailey. or
Trxas ls now preparing the resolution of impeach-
ment against Judge Kicks. Of Ohio, which VIII be
submitted to the House judiciary Committee on
Friday OF this week. The resolution Will be short
and viii not contain recital or the charges
against Judge Kicks. as these VIII be Incorporated
I'm the report II the committee adopts the reso-
luton an effort will be made to rush 1t promptly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
BREAK UP YOUR COLD.

Go TO Old Point Comfort by OLD DOMINION
LINE II Is a specific!
Luxurious stcamers-ony Is hours en- route;
SIS 90 covers entire expense including stay at
Hygeia Hotel
Send for psrt,culars 10 Old Dominion s. s. Company
Pier "a North River, New-York W l. GCILLAUDEu.
vics President and Tranic Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-17
MR. RrsK DENIES THE CHARGES.

Baltimore, Jan. l6.-Harry Welles Rusk, Coheress-
man-elect from the lid District Of Maryland has
aIsd hs answer to the notification and charges Of
contest made by his Republican opponent DIR: VIII.
lam s booze Mr. Rusk denies In tote The charges
Of bribery and fraud.