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Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

The Nebraska university eleven is strictly
in the push.
Reports from Constantinople tend to re-
flute the report that the crisis in turkey was
passed last Thursday.
Twelve thousand more Spanish troops have
sailed for Cuba. 1t appears to be SPANS in
tention to GROVE the insurgents off the
island.
A grandson of Mrs. Siddons fell dead in
the London streets the other day. He was
an artist and so poor that he peddled his
oil paintings on the sidewalks.
Shortly before his death Alexander Dumas
made this pathetic statement: II have ar
rived now at an age when the best thing a
man can do is to hold his tongue"
A portrait of James c. Dobbins of North
Carolina, who was secretary of the navy
under President Pierce, has just been added
to the collection of paintings in the Navy
department..
John Morley, late chief secretary for Ire
land, has accepted the candidacy for the
seat in the House of Commons for Montrose,
Scotland, made vacant by the resignation of
John s. Will, liberal.
Chicago has adopted the reform requiring
street cars to stop at the near instead of the
far side of a street crossing. The rule Is
in vogue in several eastern cities. Its chief
recommendation Is that it checks dangerous
speed over crossings.
College boys may haze freshmen with i'm
punity, but they must not break into the
pantry when they come back hungry from a
scientific expedition. Eight Of them have
been suspended for this offense at the Storrs
Agricultural college, at Mansfield. Conn.
Hon. Henry e. Cooper, who has been re-
Gently qualified as minister of foreign affairs
in Honolulu, although a native Of Indiana,
was reared and educated, in Boston. He
was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in
1879, and soon afterward removed to San
Diego. In 1890 he settled in Honolulu.
The king of Portugal was a sight worth
seeing when he appeared in public in Lon
don recently. He wore the orders of the Gar
ter, of Christ, of the Tower and Sword, Of
Santiago and of Our Lady. Of Villa Vicosa.
An irreverent American who saw him said
that he looked like a bargain counter on
ribbon day"
On the bust of Longfellow in Westminster
abbey somebody has pinned an ivy leaf with
this inscription: Brought by loving hands
many- miles across the sea, from a spot we'll
loved The leaf was put there early in
August, and has been permitted to remain,
although such tributes are usually removed
by the Vergers, who have taken pains to
guard the bust jealously.
Senator David Bennett Hill has not scored
much OF a success on the lecture platform.
At Milwaukee and Minneapolis, where he
appeared last week. his audiences were small
and decidedly cold. Minneapolis papers pre-
dict that the senator's venture will prove a
failure. His subject, Liberty" as well as
his manner of delivery, are said to be lack
ing in attractlveness and force. There is
no denying his mastery Of the subject and
relative public questions, but there were
wanting the graces and gifts Of oratory
which invest a dry subject with animation
and charm.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Facts About the origin md Music at
the Famous Anthem.
Chicago rimcg- Hcrnld.

Chicago fiucs- HctCld.
The death OF Rev. DR.. Samuel Francis
Smith, author Of the hymn America" has
revived the error that the hymn was written
in imitation OF God Save the Queen" a fc-
ton turned into fact to prejudice the general
or enthusiastic adoption Of America" as a
national hymn.
DR.. Smith himself has told the story OF
America" In 1891 William c. Woodbridge OF
New York was sent to Germany to inspect
public schools and TO report upon them for the
benefit OF education in this country. Mr..
Woodbridge found that music was a useful
agent for many purposes in the German
schools. and he brought tome a number Of the
music books, which he seat to Lowell Mason.
then the most distinguished man of his class
among American composers and choir leaders.
Mr.. Mason having no knowledge of the Ger
man language, carried the German books to
Andover to DR.. Smith, whom he asked to
write TRANSACTIONS Of the German words, or to
write now hymns adapted to the German
music. The next year DR.. Smith was at
tracted by a simple and natural melody to
patriotic German words. Seeing that the air
was available for a like purpose for Amcri-
cans he wrote in half an hour the verses
which have since been known as America
or 'tMy Country. 'Tis of Thee" At that time,
it will be remembered. Queen Victoria was
still only a princess. and DIR. Smith says that
he was not aware that the tune was used in
England for God Save the King
The fact that the British, like ourselves.
adopted this air from what source neither
they nor we know. nor do the Germans
know where they got it. 1t is to be found
In ancient folk melodies and is as familiar in
the far northern countries and in France as
in Germany, Great Britain or the United
States. 1t is as properly called the national
air Of Denmark as of England, and vas long
prevalent in Prussia and Saxony before it
was widely known anywhere else.
The simplicity and dignity of the air rem
dered its universally inevitable wherever 1t
came to be known. There is no reason, there
fore, for the prejudice against America" as
an American national anthem, and until better
music and more fitting words shall be blended
to make one. America will continue to be
the ~favorite for all occasions demanding a
national anthnrp
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Bad roads are dear at any price and
always more expensive in the long run
than good roads. Study the statistics
gathered by the road inquiry of the
Agriculture department and the result
will be a mathematical demonstration
of the economy of good roads. The
burden of bad roads falls almost eX-
clusively ON the farmer, and he should
be more interested in road improve
ment than any other II class of men.
When the farmer shall have reached n
due appreciation of this the era of
bad roads will be permanently at an
md.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
NIGHT.

w. II. Thorne in Globe Review.
O Night. upon thy pillowed breast.
We lay our weary heads to rest,
And trust. that He. the robins nest
Doth tend, will grant our souls request:
And so we sleep and dream.
The glow of sunset fades apace,
And countless stars their circles trace
Throughout illimitable space;
While over all the human race,
Thy blessing brood and fly.
o. night! thy care is very sweet:
Without 1t, weary, toiling feet
Would meet the day in sad defeat;
Thy messengers are strong and fleet,
While thus we sleep and dream.
Dear Night. throughout m years
Thy hands have closed the founts of tearsi
Thy kisses so0thed to rest our fears,
In softest music on our ears.
Thy songs haye fall'n and fled.
Thou bindest up the weary springs,
OF thought and life; through countless rings
OF influence, our hurts and stings,
Thou healest quite; thy angel sings
Our broken hearts to rest.
Thy stars are seraphs, spinning round
And round their web In subtle sound
OF lulling music, whose rebound
Shall heal creations deepest wound;
And so we sleep and dream.
o Night, thy love Is passing sweet,
Thy folded arms, a fond retreat;
And passion, hatred, burning heat,
All slumber meath thy gentle feet.
Till time shall pass away.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

III. l.. GoOld, republican candidate for
university regent, ran ahead OF Charles
H.. Morrill,, his associate on the ticket
for the same office, nearly 1000 votes.
One thousand votes represents approx
mately the advantage of having ones
name appear first on h ballot In the
state of Nebraska, il We assume that
publican candidates for university re-
gents would have polled the same mum
Der of votes.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
MUST REMAIN HOMOGENEOUS.

In one of his characteristic addresses
recently ex-senator Edmunds said that
it Is one people which goes by the name
OF the United States of America and
long will it continue to be that If we
continue to remain homogeneous. 'If we
take into it," said Mr.. Edmunds, 'un-
assimilable elements, If we make into
citizens great numbers of persons who
have no understanding of things which
we have for Il hundred years studied
and wrought for and inherited, to be one
of us, we will then make n great mis-
take, but l do not fear II. The strong
sense of 50,000,000 of native born free
men of the United States, In all their
devotion to equal law and equal
progress, will make them continue to be
what they have been for the last 100
years" The distinguished statesman
and patriotic citizen has no sympathy
with those who would have the United
States reach out and acquire territory
far from its boundaries, bringing with 1t
to become citizens of the country peo-
pies wholly different from us in char
acter. experiences. beliefs and traditions,
who know nothing of our political insti-
tutions and who could probably never be
brought TO assimilate with us.
The congress Of representatives of
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

The Bee has on more than one occa-
sion remarked that it is as well, if not
better, known abroad than Omaha and
Nebraska. A striking reinforcement
of this statement has Just come TO
hand in the receipt of an English pub
lication, addressed to "The Editor
observation-disclosures" The piece of
mail matter was properly and promptly
delivered to The Bee, without inquiry
or doubt ON the part of the postal III
thoritipS
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
The Washington correspondent VIII

The Washington correspondent who
can give n complete outline Of the
presidents forthcoming message to
congress in advance Of Its composition
is not up to snuff. Every efficient
scribe In the neighborhood of the white
house knows what the president is go
ing to say, or ut east what he ought
to say. If some OF these journalistic
second-sight mediums have not struck
q few things right it is not because
Of too weak imaginative powers.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

And the very latest is that Nebraska
may furnish the presidential candidate
for the prohibition party. AS The Bee
has previously remarked, the names of
Nebraska men will in all probability
be seriously considered in connection
with the presidential nominations Of
all Of the different political parties that
have national organizations.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Western railroads have come to an
agreement to charge a stipulated toll
for transporting bicycles belonging to
passengers on their trains. In the
meanwhile the man who travels with
out baggage continues to pay for the
free transportation of the baggage of
his more fortunate fellow passengers.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

The Atlanta exposition is, according
to reliable reports, demonstrating its
success more and more as the time for
closing approaches. The Worlds Col
umbian exposition closed on schedule
time. 1t remains to be seen whether
or not the promise of continued pat
rOnage will not persuade the Atlanta
exposition managers to extend the time
when their show is to be discontinued.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

The champion pugilist Of America
emphatically asserts his intention to
retire from the prize ring. If he will
scrupulously carry out his expression
OF intention without delay the people
will give him credit for one of the
most sensible acts of his life.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

President Cleveland has shown that
he believes in shifting the positions of
his cabinet officers when vacancies &C.
cur. If only enough vacancies occur
Secretary Olney may have the expert
ence of serving at the head of every
one Of the departments.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

An enterprising mercantile firm is
circulating an advertisement headed
"Use Nc Soap" We regret to express
our fear that some people are likely to
read the announcement for whom the
advice is altogether supcrfluous.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

The creation of nine new cardinals
at one consistory Of the pope must
make the cold shivers run down the
backs OF our apprehensive A. p. A.
fripnIs
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

The clubs comprising the Western
Interstate Intercollegiate Foo Ball as
ISOLATION know about as much now as
to the superiority of the respective col
lege teams as they did at the com
mencement Of the present foot ball sea
son.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
The Appronching Millennium.

It Is claimed from Germany that recent In
~ventions will enable farmers to do nearly all
their farm work by the aid Of electricity,
When the time comes that the practical agri-
c~ul.urist can drive the pillow. drag the har-
row, chop the wood, feed the pigs and keep
the machinery Of the farm running by
merely touching the button. congssted cen
tiers Of population viii be very suddenly re-
lieved.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Ex-Speaker Crisp will soon have the
pleasure OF addressing Speaker Reed
from the floor of the house. instead of
from the rostrum.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Senator Palmer says he does not ex-
pect any legislation to speak of from
this congress either for currency or
to make up the deficiency. Senate
Palmer is sure not to be disappointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

The story of the trial of the five re-
calcitrant members of the A. p. A. who
were suspended from the order
in 1892 by the state president
published in this issue of The
Sunday Bee is the first accurate
account of that sensational episode in
secret society history that has gotten
into the public prints. The facts are
authentic, having been obtained from
the original documents in the case.
The story should be of interest to both
members of the A. p. A. and those who
have a curiosity to know the inner
workings Of the order.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Attention is called to the cOmmunica-
ton of John ID. Howe on the late local
election which is printed on this page.
Mr.. Howe may tell the people of Omaha
some unpalatable truths, but they are
none the less truths. His letter should
stimulate more reflection on the results
of the recent, political contest.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
..caliing a spade a spade"

A recent decision of the Treasury depart
ment has practically ruled the word bu.terine
out OF the English OF American language by
declaring that the packing houses should not
use any title suggesting the real article.
Hereafter we must take our oleomargarlne
straight.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
A Pertinent Question.

Philadelphia Inquirer.
The new woman's revision of the scripture
says that there is. no sex in the bible, and yet
the new version always refers to the devil as
'he.' Is this giving the devil his due?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

There will soon be as many entries
in the contest for the Kentucky sen
atorship as there are in the contest for
the republican presidential nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

No, of course not. The controversy
over the Garfield incident raised by
the publication Of John Sherman's book
would not be complete without a chap
ter or two from ex-senator ingalls,.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

If the Japs are coming over here to sell
frst-rate bicycles at Sl2 apiece, they will
surely sell a great many OF them, unless high
protective duties are slapped on to stop 1t.
The Japs beat the world for cheap labor.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

President Cleveland is one of the few
authors who has no difficulty In getting
a printer to publish his productions.
That is what the public printer is paid
fnr
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

India1lepolls journal.
The commissioner OF internal revenue es-
timated the revenues Of the last fiscal year
at $171 200, 900. hbut ne collected only S143.-
246, 900. 1t 10 an estimating rather than a
performing administration, anyhow.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

President Cleveland apparently has
no desire to make a record for short
executive messages.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Texas Siftings: Changing Her Tune-How
is Miss Strongmind coming on? l don't hear
Of her advocating woman's rights any more.
She has quit woman's rights business and
taken up with woman's lefts. She has mar
ried a widower."
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
nal sfSSnnt restoring bimctal-
Our COMMERCIAL INDEPENDENCE.

orr COMMERCIAL INDEPENDENCE.
The commercial Independence Of the
United states was not achieved until
some twelve yChrs after our political
independence was acknowledged. II
was In 1T9j that what is known as
the Jay treaty was negotiated, by
which the United States obtained a
and secured privileges of the greatest
importance and value. 1t was distinctly
II commercial treaty. and from its
ratification dates the beginning of the
commercial Importance of this country.
II insured the freedom of the seas for
American ships, free intercourse by
our inland lakes and rivers, free &C.
cess to the ports of Great Britain and
It's colonies. the protection of the
American flag for our citizens, their
ships and their trade. the opening of
the ports OF the world to American
enterprise and commercial genius. Mr..
Cnuncey VI. Depew. in q letter to the
New York Sun, says of this treaty
that from the yea of its ratification
began American ommcrce. New
ship yards were constructed ana n
fleet of American merchantmen were
seen upon the seas. In the harbors
of Great Britain and all the continent
tai nations of Europe and in the ports
the Orient appeared the American
u,;. under which the merchants and
the traders of the world began to dis
cover that there sailed a new, most
enterprising and most adventurous re-
cruit to the ranks of the trade and
of the world. Through the
gateway but partly opened by the Jay
treaty came Il volume of trade which
liberalized the laws and broke down
the time-honored restrictions of the
centuries.
1t was not. however, a popular treaty
ut the time of its negotiation. His
tory records that against it was the
almost universal sentiment of the
American people. When Alexander
Hamilton sought to discuss the treaty
to him and a mob burned copies of
the treaty on the Battery in New
York, while Jay was burned in etfigy
both in New York and Philadelphia.
1t is said that popular resentment was
never more tiercely displayed. But the
treaty had the endorsement and sup
port of the men of commerce., as
being the best that could be secured
ut that time, and when results begun
to show its value the popular dissat-
isfaction with it disappeared.
The centennial' anniversary of the
Jay treaty is to be celebrated on De-
cember 10 in New York by a banquet.
mt which 300 representative American
business men will be present, and the
occasion is expected to be of extra
ordinary interest. The idea of thus
celebrating the commercial i%ndepend-
ence of the Uiiited States is certainly
IL c~ommendable one, and it would be
well if the event were observed in
all the larger cities Of the country
simultaneously with it's observance in
New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
IDYLs.

Atchison Globe: Probably the most
~thoughtful daughter In the world lives IN
AtchisOn. Though q years of age, she stu
wears her hair down her back to keep her
mother looking young.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Chicago Post: "You wish the hand Of my
daughter, baron? Then l pray you speak
frankly with me--have you any debts?"
why, that ought to be self-evident.l'
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Detroit Tribune: NO" continued the
emancipated woman, I'VE have no more of
those 8 o'clock teas. So many of the ladies'
used to go home drunk and beat their hus-
bands. Yes"
The new era had dawned, chill and gray.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01
srArrMrNr ms c1ncIrLArIoN.

bINIEMENI Of -,
George d. Tzechuck. secretary OF The zee fup.
company. being duly sworn. says thas w
actual number OF full and complete copies 9I w
Daily Morning. Evening and sunday Zee rIili.yp
during the month Of October. 1855. was es IoI-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

ro,,i COL, 9l6
Less deductions for unsold and returned -.
copies ."
No, S,,o. 500. 1863
Dai,v oy.r, II, 12l
GEORGE y.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence this lst day of November. 1898,
CSeai) N. p. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Atchison. Though Is years of age, she still
wears her hair down her back to keep her
Chicago Post: 'You wish the hand OF my
daughter, baron? Then | pray YOU speak
frankly with me-have you any debts?'''
why, that ought to be self-evident.'
Texas Strings: Changing Her Tune-How
is Miss Strongmind coming on? 1 don't hear
Of her adyocating woman,s rights any more;
taken up. with woman's lefts. She has mar
ried a widower."
Detroit Tribune: NO continued the
e,mancipatSd woman, eve have no more of
Sssa to y Tes home drunk and beat their hu'-
The new era had dawned, chill and gray.
Chicago Record: "She has refused to
marry me- said the lover despondently.
"Do you suppose she really means what she
II don't know" replied the woman hater
promptly, but l wouldn't take any more
chances If l were you.'
people are writing to ask the meaning. of
the poem we published last month. Shall I
refer them to the author?
Magazine PrOprietor-No; we don't want
to swell his head.
Chicago Record: Johnny is learning to
be a stationary engineer
rs he learning fast?'
night his face was as grimy as a stove
pipe and he had machine oil all over his
clothes"
Puck: Mr.. Henry Peck (weakly)-T'm sure
1 have always tried to make you n good
husband. Mrs. Henry Peck-Bah! l have
made you a good husband.
Harper's Bazaar: you are worth your
weight in gold to me-. darling he muir
INJURED. Then do go home early. George
dear" she replied. YEARLY. II have lost ten
pounds since we became engaged, just sit
ting W with, you. We can't afford such ex-
travagance."
Chicago Tribune: What is that loud,
Earring noise in the next room?' asked
young Ferguson, with some uneasiness.
Its papa" answered the young woman.
II think he's changing his mind about
your coming here so often"
Detroit Free Press: Young Wife-Hubby,
dear, do you love me better than your pipe?
Young Husband-What a foolish question
to ask, dear.
Young Wife ~(sadly)-Yes; l might nave
known without asking.
GENERALLY.
indianapolis Journal.
The maid who lives her youthful life
AS a heartless, coy coquette
Is later glad to be the wife
OF anything she can guette.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

The juror who snores is the least harmful
poke in the machinery of so-called justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Chicago Record: 'EShe has refused to
marry me- said the lover despondently.
''Do you suppose she really means what she
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

81 don't know" replied the woman hater
promptly, but / wouldn't take any more
chances IL l were you"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-12-01

Detroit Tribune: Managing Editor-Many
people are writing to ask the meaning of
the poem we published last month. Shall I
refer them to the author?
Magazine PrOprietor-No; We don't want
to swell his head.
The advocate., 1895-02-20
The Infamous Bond Contract.

The full text Of the bond contract be.
tween Secretary Carlisle and the Nor
gan. Belmont syndicate, made February
10, is az follows:
This agreement, entered into bhis 18Th
day Of February, 1895, between the score
sary Of the treasury Of the United States Of
the fitsb part and Mesgrs. August Belmont
& Co., Of New York, on behalf Of MessrS.
N. M. Rothsohild & Co., Of London, and
themselves, aud Messrs. j. P. Morgan q
Co., of London, and themselves, parties Of
the second part, witnesSeth:
WHEREAS, Il is provided By the revised
statutes Of the United States (seotion 3700)
that the secretary Of the treasury may pur-
chase coin with any Of the bonds or notes
of the United States authorized By law, at
such rates and upon such terms as he may
deem most advantageous TO the public in
terests, and the secretary Of the treasury
now deems an emergency exists in which
the public interest require q :, az herein
after provided, coin shall be purchased
with the bonds Of the United States Of the
description hereinafter mentioned, author
lied to be issued under the Ros entitled "An
act 20 provide for the resumption Of specie
psymentS," approved January "a. 1895, be-
ing bonds Of ths United States described In
m cot Of congress approved July u, 1870,
The advocate., 1895-02-20
The Inevitable Address.

The following address was sent from
Washington, February IA:
"TO the Members of the Peoples Party:
"GREEENes:-AB early - 1865 and 1886
9 conspiracy was entered into between
the gold gamblers Of EueopS and
America TO accomplish the following
purposes:
"To RAsten upon the people Of the
United States the burdens oi perpetual
debit 10 destroy ths gsOonbAOks which