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Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

formation. Thus 10y CollusOn all
around the law is practically nullifed
and an expensive commission is main
taincd at public expense which is OF
very little practical valuc. This is
manifCstly most ridiculous situation
for u strong government, supposed to
have ample powers to regulate corpora
tiuus and to enforce the laws. There is
surely substantial warrant for popular
complaint and discomfort when the
transportation interest of the country
goes on pcrsistcntly breaking the law
with impunity and trusts and combina-
tions organize ana flourish in defiance
of legal cnactmcnts against them.
Mr. Dcpcw's remedy is in pooling
law Let congress pass the pooling
bill, ne said, and surround 1t with
proper restrictions under the Interstate
Commerce commission, making freight
rates alike to all for similar service,
ana the evils complained of would be
corrected, "rhe pooling bill should
provide for penalties against the cor
pOrations themselves" said Mr. Dcpcw
the control of n government commits
sion. We have tried associations, ar
rangcments and pools, whose provi-
siOnS. under present laws, could not be
enforced in the courts, and we have
failed to reach harmonious adjust
mont We can certainly trust the gov
ernmcnt. If we cannot, then we are
assuredly in n bad way" There is Il
widespread popular belief, however,
that even with such a pooling law aS
Mr.. Dcpew describes the corporations
would find Il way to take an undue ad-
vantage of the public, and so long as
this belief continues, due to an utter
| lack of confidence in the integrity of
railroad managers in their relations to
the public, the chances will be against
| legislation to permit pooling 1t is to
be expected that this question will be
considered by the next congress and
assuming that Mr.. Depew voices the
sentiment of railroad officials generally
Il vigorous effort to secure the passage
of II pooling law may be anticipated.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
Laws or THE FUTURE.


The time is coming very soon when all af.
fairs oG life.
From matters Of Importance to the littld
household strife
Wen find are regulated on plan without
"A flaw,
And cvry thought and action is provided
for by law.
By law we do our working and by law we
have to shave:
The law Will haunt us living, and VIII fol-
low to the grave.
The matter Of the BARRIERS must have been
"A problem NCNcd,
But now that It is settled why the question
is: What next?
It looks as If in time to come by law weli
have to cook.
And If we want to read n bit the law VIII
name the book
In planning for vacations, too, by law we
will be led
BY law we'll do our eating and by law wcll
go to bed
by law Wen do our talking, will, too,
the parSon preach
Wen bar all forms of learning, then, but
what the law may teach.
By law Wen do our counting and by law
we'll even sigh;
By law Wen live and grow and fight and
love and even die.
The law will lay down rules for us for every
little thing:
Wen have to see a lawyer If we even want
to sing:
And yet it may be possible-the thought
must make us pause
The trouble is at present that we have tod
many laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
A SPECIAL FEATURE.
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE

Commencing Sunday next The Bee
will reprint in its Sunday edition series
of extracts from the book written by
George Il. Roberts. entitled Coin at
School in Finance" This book Is at
tracing as much II not more attention
than Harvey's Coins School of
Finance" 1t meets Coin on his own
ground and is without question the best
exposure of free silver fallaCics that has
yet appeared. The book Is altogether
non-partisan and has received endorse
ments from leading men of all parties.
Senator Gear of Iowa, for example.
writes to w. Il. Conkey of Chicago,
the publisher: II have read Coin at
School in Finance through twice with
great interest. 1t is a contribution to
the education of the people who are in
uuiring into this question that is of
great value. 1t has clearly shown the
falacles of Mr.. Harvey, set up in his
book"
The extracts which The Bee will print
will appear Sundays for five consecu-
tive weeks and will, when taken to-
gethcr, give the substance of the entire
work. They will be Copiously illustrated
with reproductions of the original pic
lures. No one who wants to be in
formed on the silver question can
afford to miss the opportunity of read
ing this work which The Sunday Bee
will present. 1t will be feature for
readers of ali classes.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22


In the settlement of the penitentiary mat
ter with DOrgan account seems to have
been taken Of the large amount of money
still retained by him as a part of the $32 900
which he was permitted to draw for the con-
structon of the cell house. That he has
still in his possession from $l2 900 to SIS, 900,
with nearly four years interest thereon, we
have not seen disputed Why has not an
action been brought against him to recover
this money? The Leader would also inquire
why an action has not been brought against
the former Board of Public Lands and Build
ings to recover the $500 and interest thereon
fund for certain members Of the board to go
on junketng trip. Also the 5000 drawn by
them in favor of Elder Howe and Mr.. Hop
kins with interest thereon. If money can
be drawn in that reckless manner and not
required to be paid, the example will lead
to other unlawful conversion of money, and
the effect will be disastrous to the honest
administration of the affairs Of the state. If
ID. b. Carey had been elected attorney gen
eral suits would have been instituted for the
recovery of those moneys, and they would
have been recovered, with interest, and we
would not have had the disgraceful spectacle
of an attorney general giving an opinion that
the Dorgan contract was binding in his favor
but that he was not bound thereby to fulfill
the contract to the state. 1t was wonder
full contract that binding only on
one side, and that was on the side
of boodlers. We now have the same attor-
ney general racing into the northern part OF
the state to conduct a prosecution which
would have been more thoroughly done by
the local officers. Isn't it about time tina,
attend strictly to their duty toward the
Statp2
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
A pEENfCIOUS ABUSE UNCOVERED.

one of the worst abuses that has
been uncovered by the investigation
into the condition of the city treasury
is the practice of advancing city funds
to officers and employees of the various
municipal departments before the
money has been earned. The only
excuse that can possibly be offered is
that the treasurer desired to accom-
modate parties who are on the city's
pay roll Such advances made out of
his private funds would constitute Il
personal loan, but even in that case
they would be of doubtful propricty.
In the first place they afford an in
centive for men who should live within
their means to spend more than they
earn. In the next place the practice
is pernicious because it places public
officers under an obligation that might
in just such emergencies as the present
one, tend to embarrass them in the
fearless discharge of their duty.
If private loans by the treasurer tC
his fellow officers and employees tend
to dcmoralizc the public service, how
| public funds promote reckless cXtrava
gance and lawlcssness? Even if the
! law did not expressly forbid the pay
ment of city money to anybody except
on warrants duly signed by the mayor
| and certified by the comptroller what
guaranty has the treasurer that the
money advanced will be earned? An
officer or cmplOye may go wrong and
| be suspended or dismissed at any time
or he may die. In either case there
would be no warrant issued and the
treasurer could not Justify the with
drawal of the funds advanced. Every
such transaction lays him liable under
| the law to summary removal from
office by the council.
Suppose the men who have drawn
| this money in advance are COunclmen
would they do their duty? Would
i they depOSe the man for an Offcns,
committed for their benefit and accom-
mediation, or would they be tempted to
pass lightly over the defalcation ant
thereby encourage more fragrant viola
tionS of the law? Once the doors ar,
opened to the appropriation of public
funds without warrant for the beneti
of municipal officers, it is but natura
that they should also be opened to cit!
contractors who expect to have claims
against the city for work done or t
be done. And when contractors ar,
accommodated with loans of city funds
why should not the warrant shaver
be similarly favored?
The only safe way is to enforce The
law rigidly. The law makes no dis
tinction between taking money out o
the treasury for bucket shop gamblin!
and taking it out for private loans
whether the borrowers are city Officers
and employees or whether they are out
Siders. 1t is defalcation just as mucl
in one case as in the other. Will,
there may be no intention to defrau,
the city, such acts on the part of tn,
treasurer can not be ignored or con
doned with safety to the public in
| tereStS.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
The Waning Cause of silver,

The Louisville C6urier-Journal says that
when the Kentucky democratic state cOnven-
tion meets, out of S7S delegates 430 will be
for sound money, and, in addition, there
will be many who will vote against a deClara-
tion in favor of free coinage. The repub-
lcan state convention has already put itself
on record as in favor Of honest money. 1t
appears, therefore. that an overwhelming
majority Of the voters Of that state are
against tampering with the currency. Ken
lucky, on which the free siverites counted
confidently, is dead against them. They are
also losing ground in Tennessee, Arkansas,
Louisiana and Texas. From Maryland to
Texas the honest money men are asserting
themselves with increasing energy and are
driving back their opponents. The time is
not far distant when the free coinage men
will be powerful only in the mountains and
in the arid regions just east of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Fears are expressed in some quarters
that the exposure of the shortage in the
city trcaSurcr's office in its fullest CX-
tent may be Injurious to the credit of
the city of Omaha. These persons
argue upon tlp, wrong theory. Cover
ing up dcfalcutQus can never make
the city'S credit stronger. ON the other
hand, If the city shows itself jealous
of its reputation and insists that every
dollar of public money that has been
miSappropriatcd be made known and
restored by the parties responsible for
it, it cannot hut improve its standing
with investors everywhere. The dam
ger is not in letting the public know
just how much public money has been
diverted to private use, but in trying to
conceal something that cannot be con
CCalCd
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22


The Omaha papers have been recently
filled with a remarkable trial that took place
in that city. The editor of paper published
in Sarpy county made some comment upon
the conduct of foreman of a grand jury and
was arrested and taken to Omaha and con-
viCted of criminal libel. The Leader nfers
from the statements in the newspapers that
the trial would be a remarkable proceeding
anywhere but in Omaha. II is pretty clear
that the courts of Douglas county have no
authority to try a case of that kind. as the
offense If any, was committed in Sarpy
county 1t looks in this proceedings as if
there might be some Interior motive that
will probably be developed later. Rosewater,
keep your eye on them!
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22


The pluck of Canada in pushing forward
large international improvements is worthy
of admiration. The Dominion has just opened
its new ship canal at the outlet of Lake
Superior, and now has continuous lake,
river and canal route on its own territory
from the mouth of the st. Lawrence to the
head of Lake Superior a distance of 1884
miles The new ship canal at Sault Ste.
Marie is 1900 feet long, 142 feet wide at
the bottom, and has a depth of % feet.
Most of the work has been done within tive
years. Our northern ueghbor can teach us
several things about modern waterways.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

The Board of Education has taken
action with regard to the school funds
in the custody of the city treasurer.
The council seems content to await
developments through the inquiry in
stitutcd by the boudSmcn. Are the in.
tcrcsts of the bondsmcn paramount to
the interests of the city?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Two famous democrats visited Omaha
Thursday. Both We're asked to discuss
the political situation. Secretary La
mont begged to be excused on the
ground that he had been talking poll
tics ten months of the year down at
Washington. And this is what Mr.
Henry Watterson said: II don't talk
politics any more. If God Almighty
should come down on earth he would
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

the great things which the newly ap-
pointed attorney general was expected
to accomplish as soon as he entered
upon the duties of his office.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

The municipality and county ask,
Why are so many pages of the annual
city reports only half utilized? That's
an easy one. 1t is to give the men who
hold the municipal printing contracts
a fatter job.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

If representation in the national con-
vention of republican clubs approx
imated more the ratio of the republican
representation of the different states in
the electoral college, or even in con-
gresS, the sentiment on several i'm
portant questions would be more pro
nounced and expressed with consider
ably less wrangling
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Springneld Rerublican.

There is talk among republican leaders of
holding the national convention of next year
as early as May. This must be inspired by
desire to escape the insufferable heat which
usually afllcts the June conventions held in
the central regions of the country But it
will be giving the campaign too early start,
and one which will take from it much of the
dash and spirit which politicians deem so
important Better date after the heated
term than before.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

The Commercial club has shown a
commendable spirit in rendering a ban
Quet to Governor HolcOmb. The Bee
suggests that the banquet be preceded
by public reception in the city hall,
where all the citizens of Omaha could
pay their respects to the chief eXecu-
tive of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Wonder what Mr.. Holdrege proposes
to do with the Cleveland wing of Doug
las county democracy this fall. 1t looks
now as if he will have to blindfold
some of the faithful before he begins
to herd them.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

1t is reported that Uncle Sans meat
inspectors ut South Omaha will tender
Secretary Morton banquet July 4,
just four days after all the boys have
been lined up in pursuance of the sec
retarys kind suggestion.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

The festivities mt Kel have passed
without the display of i'll feeling be-
tween Germany and France. And
some people who We're looking for a
possible international fracas are CORE
spondingly disappointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

What is the use of having comp
trollCr unless he keeps tab on the city
treasurer and rings the bell whenever
anybody attempts to take cash out of
the drawer without Il warrant?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
SPECIAL FEATURES.
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE
MEN OF THE MOSS HAGS

MEN OF THE MOSS HAGS.
S. II. Crocketts widely read serial con
tinued with artistic illustrations.
COIN AT SCHOOL IN FINANCE.
First extract of the convincing answer
to the free silver fallacics contained in
George II. Roberts boolt-Coin over
thrown on his own stamping ground
Original illustrations reproduced.
CAREER OF SENATOR w. b. ALL
son.
Frank G. Carpenter interviews Iowa's
favorite son and draws out from him
many interesting "reminiscences of his
early political life.
HOW TO HANDLE AN ELEPHANT.
These unwieldy beasts can be taught
to do almost anything. but 1t takes an
experienced man to give the instruction.
LINCOLN's MOST INTIMATE FRIENI
ReecoIlecti99ns OF the martyr president
Lincoln began In 1886 and continued to
the time of his death
LAY COOPERATION.
Address of Mr.. w. II. Alexander. de-
livered before the recent meeting of the
Board of Congregational Missions at
Saratoga.
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THE COMING GENERATION.
An entertaining story about Twin
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ThOmpSOn-Children at the Capital
Clean literature for boys and girls.
IN wOMAN's DOMAIN.
A letter on correct clothes for the
woman who rides the wheel-Valuable
hints for men who contemplate ChooS-
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reading that the women want
SPORTS OF THE DAY
Live gossip of the local sporting world
The latest news of the base ball dia-
mOnd-What the wheel clubs are doing.
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK
Doings of society folk-Weddings OF
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Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Those new secretaries OF the State
Board of Transportation will not be
named until the railroad managers shall
have had ample time to decide just
what candidates are satisfactory to
Them
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

st. Louis Republic.
Why anybody should hint at a third term
for MIR. Cleveland passes comprehension un-
less the hint is understood to be issued by
the presidents enemies to excite dislike, 1t
is settled that no man shall have three terms
in the white house whether consecutive
terms or not,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Governor Altgeld ought to get enough
of the Illinois legislature this year to
last him for the remainder of his
political life.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

The pcnitentiary appraisemcnt scandal
will not blow over. The stencil is too
strong to permit of its eradication by
ordinary fumigatng processes.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

The country will hold its breath until
Private Secretary Thurber returns TO
Washington and resumes control of the
national government
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
PROTECTION OF PUBLIC FUNDS.

Kansas City Journal: The most ordinary
precautions against these steals which would
be provided in any private business are
wholly unthought of by the people when
making laws for the protection of the tax
payers money. The subordinates OF the
wayward officials, who have every oppor-
tunity to know that gross irregularities are
going on, violate their oaths to protect the
man who gives them their jobs. Fellow Off
clals witness the dissipation and hear of the
dangerous speculation that is going on with
out raising a hand in warning. Political
pulls are worked for all they are worth to
stay any movement from without to compel
an accounting, and nine times out of ten the
people are compelled to charge up the robbery
to profit and loss. 1t has always been so
and will continue unchecked until the people
shall insist that the public business be trans
acted in the interest of the taxpayers in
stead of the Ofiiceholders.
Minneapolis Tribune These examples,
Craylor and BolID, Should constitute a warn
ing to all communities not to place such
absolute control OF moneys in the hands
of one person. There should be a commits
decide as to where public funds should be
deposited and where invested, and the d.
version Of any money to the promotion OF
private speculation or enterprises should be
made a felony. It, should be punished as
felony whether the funds are lost or not
1t is probable that every flduciary official
who appropriates the money of others in,
tends, at the time, TO pay 1t back. But
this should not be taken as an excuse. He
has no right TO take any risks, and should
not be permitted or given any opportunity
to do so, Vigorous action Is needed to pre-.
vented defalcations by trusted officials >
1t is disease that ought to be stamped out
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Dorgan is still running the peni-
tentiary. If the legislature We're yet
in session he would also be running it,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Well. what is the state board going to
do with the penitentary which it has
gotten on its hands?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

The president makers We're more in
evidence at Cleveland than the presi-
dents.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

not be able to strHighten out the politi-
cal situation. eMhy should | try to
do itg" 't7'
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE.
DON'T MISS IT.

TO Secretary Lamont: Come again
when you can stay longer.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
JTNGLTNO MIRTH.


Detroit Free rrcss.
lie comes I'm from the sprinklcd atrcet.
And cannot we'll conceal
4 streak Of mud right up his back
lie rides upon the wheel
notroit Free rrrs'.
"Thc man is lost who hcsitotcs,"
Are words we often utter
Eut how about the man who waits
because he has to stuttorP
New York Recorder.
ON rats and mice aud mainly rice
John Chiulmdu U.s. fed,
How nice II he could only see
The value Of wheat hrcndl
For IN that hour the price OF flour
Would scupt toward the sky,
And we might win a lot of tin
To buy roast beef and pie.
Town Topics.
She wheeled and wheeled all day before
she gave herself in marriage,
And after that she wheeled sti!l more,
But twas baby carriage.
Kansas GUY journal
"Oh where can rest be fouud"'
\ weary poet slghs
That's easy Drop into n store
That doesn't advertise.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

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LINCOLN'S MOST INTIMATE FRIENI
Recollcctions OF the martyr president
by Joshua Fry Speed whose relations to
the time of his death
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

SOCIAL HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK
Doings of society folk-Weddings OF
the week-Movements in Omaha social
circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

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HOW TO HANDLE AN ELEPHANT.
These unwieldy beasts can be taught
to do almost anything. but 1t takes an
experienced man to give the instruction.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22
LAY COOPERATION.

Address of Mr.. w. II. Alexander. de-
livered before the recent meeting of the
Board of Congregational Missions at
Saratoga.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

SPORTS OF THE DAY.
Live gossip of the local sporting world
The latest news of the base ball dia-
mOnd-What the wheel clubs are doing.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

Frank G.. Carpenter interviews 1owa's
faVorite son and draws out from him
many interesting "reminiscences of his
early political life.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-06-22

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WHERE
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