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Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
THE OFFICE DOY'S LAMENT.
Alhanv Exprcas.


Girls they must marry, ! spose, but US
Course at six dollars week want none
of US as could hope
Ever TO marry her as to get her to stay
nav! we couldn't.
Why. she made twenty herself-marry
us! Nope!
Can her Mary? I guess not! There was
Mt nobody dazzent.
Jus to ourselves we sd Mary; l did,
mean, in me mind
Name seemed to fit her, sort of; little and
sweet: but she hasn't
Give no permish--she wasn't that kind.
Lord what a diff II made In the shop when
the boss he hired her.
Catch me mssin' a day and Ger slttin'
round the place!
Called me Tom" all right. and bet she
knew we admired her
Nice low voice she's got and baby face
faint no use my thnlin' how pretty her
lips was when she smiled
Droop at one end OF her mouth ana teeth
Them lips amt for me; no such luck; all
my chances were spilled
When / was born so dumb stupid ana her
nice.
Said goodby to me- and she seemed kind of
sorry TO leave us,
Don't know where she Is now, east or
west; she Is happy, | hope.
Bet you know who is happy; he'd oughter
be, just you believe us.
Well. we couldn't expect her TO marry w.
NOpei
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
A MnRE DECIDED STI ND.

A widespread interest Is being shown
in the case of the American eX-consul
imprisoned at Marseil,es and there is
but one expression regarding the duty
of the government, which is that there
must he firm insistence upon the de-
mand made upon the French govern
mcnt for full official information re-
gnrding the case. This it appears to be
the purpose of the government to do.
The latest information is that our am
bassador to France has been instructed
to press the request of our government,
which remains unchanged, and to rep
resent to the French government that
IL final refusal will be accepted as a
denial of justice. This is, perhaps. as
strong statement of the position of
our government as it is eXpedient to
make at this time. but ii Is to be pre-
Sumed that in the event of II final re-
fusal there would be something more
to be said and possibly some action
taken that would convince France that
II denial of justice to an American citi-
zen is not trifling matter.
The New York Press finds a parallel
to the Waller case in that of A. X. Cut
ting, IN American citizen who in 1SS6
was imprisoned in Mexico. Cutting had
published in newspaper which he
owned and printed in El Paso, Tex,
criticisms of the Mexican government.
His paper circulated in PasO del Norte.
Mex, and there he lived more or less
continuously. He was arrested by the
Mexican authorities, tried, convicted
and imprisoned. On the case being pre-
Scnted to our government Secretary
Bayard denied the jurisdiction of Mex
leo over the alleged oifense and de-
manded Cuttings release, which was
promptly complied with by the MeXi
can authorities. In stating the grounds
of the demand Mr., Bayard affirmed Ger
tain principles embodied in the law OF
nations which exactly apply to the
case of Waller. The insistence by oul
government that Mexico should recog
niZe these principles of the law of ma
tions binds it to insist upon their recog
milton by France and less than this can
not be done without impairing oul
claim to the respect of the nations ant
damaging our influence. In matter
of this nature the United States mus
not have one policy in dealing will
stronger nations and different one
when weaker countries are involved.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
VENERABLE SENIORS.

Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher is about to start
from Brooklyn for the Pacific coast to visit
her son. Herbert. She is SO years old
Joseph Manuel aged 9S, and his wife, aged
96. have just celebrated, at Kennebunkport
Me-. the seventy-fifth anniversary of their
wedding. For eighty years he has followed
the sea as fisherman,
John Howard Bryant. brother of William
Cullen Bryant. and himself a poet, was ten-
dered banquet at Princeton. ILL.,, the other
day on the occasion OF the SSth anniversary
of his birth. One hundred and eight Of his
relatives were present.
Uncle Bill HISS of Elk Garden, Va. was
100 years old June 26 last He has thirty-two
children IT'S grandchildren and ninety great
grandchildren. Elk Garden has two other
aged residents Mrs Sarah Shelton. who is
lOS years old, and Mrs. Dorton, who is 101.
Snow Salisbury of Canaan, Me-. who is 81.
skipped the age of steam almost entirely
His sole experience with steam propelled
vehicles was one ride a steamboat some
fifty years ago, He never stepped foot into
a steam car but has had ride In an electric
| car this summer and pronounces it great
institution.
Admiral Keppel. the grand old man OF the
English feet, is six months older than Glad
stone. He was a small boy trundling hoop
when Napoleon overthrown, but when the
Crimean war broke out he had become an
officer of experience and was put in command
of the naval brigade before Sebastopol. Adj
miral Keppel has been on the retired list for
sixteen years.
Australias grand old Is Sir Henry
Parkes, who has played a more prominent
part in that islands politics than any other
man. At first sight he appears to be the
oldest man alive, looking to be even more
than his so years of age. but in reality he
shares with Gladstone the pope and Bis
marck the art of keeping the vitality and
energy of youth to a period far beyond the
experience of human life.
William Fox served in the Mexican war
and General Grant his second lieutenant
during that struggle. He was in the Fourth
regiment and is the only survivor of that
organization. He also served in the Ninety
second regiment under General Atkins and
was for six years on American battleships.
The old gentleman is 81 years of age and
makes his home at Monmouth, la. He has
been spending several days with his son.
Frank Fox, at Plum River Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
Attorney General Churchill and Com

Attorney General Churchill and Com
missioner of Public Lands Russell might
with propricty turn little of their at
tention to the State Institute for the
Blind mt Nebraska City. where the new
superintendent lawfully appointed by
Governor Holcomb is being excluded by
force from the position to which he AS
Serts what on its face is perfectly
legal claim. In this instance there can
he no controversy about the law The
supreme court has already declared that
the Institute for the Blind is an educa-
tional institution and the constitution
expressly forbids the legislature making
appointments to any Office created by
law. The governor therefore is clearly
in the right. 1t is only to be regretted
| that under the peculiar conditions the
governor should deem 1t eXpedient to re-.
place Prof. Ebright, who has so long
rendered excellent service as superin
| tendent.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
Friendless Girls in Large Cities.

The facts already elected are enough to
justify inquring whether the number of
frendless girls who are somehow mysteri-
ously blotted out of existence is not larger
than is supposed. Holmes case is, of course,
exceptional. But making due allowance for
the larger number of his crimes. it is still
Needed removal of young girls is any
such part of the sum total of crime as
Holmes case would seem to indicate.
What becomes of the frlendlsss girl in the
city? How many of the young women who
leave country homes to seek employment and
are never heard from are victims Of men of
Holmes stamp? Is this a phase of crime
which has been growing to wholly unknown
nrnnortions2
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

wcss being osvtoas and the estimated
coss Of such An Enterprise not being so
great as TO overiaS the resources of the
government, while the assured benefits
aud advantages would In n few years
fully repay the outlay, the problem pre-
sents no difficulties that an enlightened
and liberal publie policy cannot easily
overcome. The subject Is one of such
vital concern. to the northwest that 1t
ought to command the earnest atten-
tion of the Representatives in congress
from this section and also Jealous pro
motion on tire pnrt of our commercial
and agricultural interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
Unsafe Judges.

NtDTNSk3 ITHIr JOUTTII,
The question has been raised, can sitting
judges and court officials safely mingle in
ward politics, political conventions and other
strifes? This is problem bearing hard upon
the business interests of the country. The
Judge should regard his office as sacred. He
is the arbter of life, liberty and property.
AS political partisan he cannot give judg-
ment free from prejudice to a political oppo-
nent who might be business man or a
property holder Such a Judge should retire
or be retired from political struggles and ami
mosities. He Is an unsafe man. 1t Is the
same with other officers of the courts
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
Not as Slow as Pictured.


Consolidation of the street railroads in
Philadelphia means a great saving in bribery
expenses. There will no longer be con-
test for the control Of the city council, "
says an officer of the consolidated company
this item with other economies along similar
lines will mean saving of $500. 900 every
year" The Philadelphia councilmen appar-
emily hold themselves at a pretty high rate.
But what II the consolidated company wants
new franchises for extensions? 1t will appar-
emily have to maintain a bribery fund as II
is. What picture of municipal government
as it is in the larger cities we have here pre-
sentedl
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

The report of the president of the
State Relief commission was originally
written and dated May 81. 1895. The
date was subsequently changed to June
20 when 1T was expected that the report
was to be given to the public by the
first of July. And it was again changed
just before the report was actually de-
liyered to the governor, to whom it is
addressed. In that report the preSi-
dent says: "It-the commissioning Is
exercised its privileges and duties. com
pleted its functions of relief and ex-
hausted its powers" If the commission
had completed its duties and exhausted
its powers two months ago. what was
the use of continuing the office force on
the pay roll and maintaining an office
all this time? An explanation is ap-
parently due somewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

The Indian war is over. The Union
Pacific hauled few hundred troopers
from Fort Robinson to Market Lake.
nnd now it will haul them back again.
This is not war. 1t is simply Il matter
Of business. Meantime the settlers who
murdered the six Indians and are re-
sponsible for the disquietude of the
Bannocks 30 unwhipped of justice.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Minneapolis Journal.

The administration has decided to drop the
Waller case. and let the French government
keep an American citizen and an ex-consul In
jail for twenty years, because he got con-
cession from the native government of NADIA
gascar of an india rubber forest privilege
worth much money. which the French wanted
themselves. The French government pre-
tends that Waller gave information to the
natives about French military operations, but
not scintla of evidence has been produced
to prove 1t. This democratic administration
has slender regard for the protection OF
American citizens. 4. So.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

a blinded council majority may ride
roughshod over judicial decrees and re-
ceive the momentary plaudits of cheap
politicians. but the great mass of citi-
Eens will review their acts and pass
upon them ut leisure. The people send
their representatives To th' legislature
10 make laws and they elevate men to
the bench TO administer those laws.
The council has no more right to violate
n judicial decree than has u private
citizen.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Councilman Saunders was applauded
oy the crowd in the galleries when he ad-
vised his colleagues to follow his lead in
Ignoring Judge Hopewell's telegraphic
order restraining the council from hastily
approving the bonds of the new police
commissioners. The crowd, however,
was utterly irresponsible, while Mr.,
Saunders cannot shlrk the full RESPONSE
bility OF his Illegal and defiant action.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Turkey has once more decided to re-
form along the lines recommended by
the other European powers. This is not
the first time Turkey has made similar
promises All previous promises, how.
ever. have been broken almost before
made. People generally will put much
more faith in the works of the Turkish
government than in its promises.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
Grade Crossing PeriIs.
Detroit Free Press

II electricity is 10 reyolutionize rail-
road travel as predicted. a person going less
than twenty-five miles will not have time to
get comfortably seated before his station Is
called. Nothing less than 2;06 horse will
be safe in attempting a railroad crossing
though there be clear track in view for a
mile ON either side.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

What Douglas county can do in the
way of raising sugar beets many other
counties of the state can do approxi-
mately. If not equally, as well. Sugar
beet culture in this county Is an as
sured success. The experience of Doug
las county ought to rebound to the
benefit of its neighbors.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

The new British Parliament win get
ahead of the new American congress by
leveral months in securing the attention
Of the public by settling down to legis-
latiye work
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Holmes. the man of many murders,
ought to employ the services of the
Omaha coroncr's jury that found that
Selian had thrown his own dead body
into the river to clear him.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Secretary Carlisle says that the pres
ent administration has had more trying
times than have been common to its
predecessors. But the people have had
trying times with the present admins
tration, too. They will gladly discOn-
tinue the administration and the try
ing times together.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

What's that? The secretaries of the
State Board of Transportation recon-
mending in Il case brought to compel
the Burlington to maintain station ut
La Platte decision against the rail
road? Are the secretaries trying to
of their terms of Office?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Senator German proudly boasts of be-
ing still abe to control the democrats of
his own state and asks inquisitively
whether President Cleveland can say
us much for himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

The Burlington will be ordered by the
State Board of Transportation to re-
bpen and maintain it's station at La
Platte just about the time that il would
have been compelled by increasing busi-
ness to reopen the station of its own
hcanrI
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

The Indian war at Jackson's Hole has
petered out, but the necessity of con-
tinuing in the Department of the Platte
the posts that were temporarily an
nexed to it has not been removed.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

When it comes to having Omaha mat
ters purely local settled by Majors of
Peru and Russell of Schuyler is it not
about time to stop talking about local
self-government altogether?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

The new British ministry is counting
on remaining in power for at least
seven years, or'the statutory period of Il
Parliament. But there is many slip
'twixt cup and lip and the Salisbury
ministry willILdo wei to have care
that its support in the Commons is not
diSsipated. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
Lavish FayOrs of Ceres.

When Ceres was shaking her horn OF
plenty over the country she didn't forget
the south The rice crop promises to be
over 1000 900 bags, the largest crop yet
recorded. while several large railway sys-
tens expect to clear their dividends by
hauling bales Of cotton.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Mr.. A. G.. Foster will be heartily sick
bf the bcdfcllows assigned'to him be
fore he gets through with the police
commission business
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Open defiance of the mandate of Il
Judge of the state court. if permitted to
pass unpunished, would put our courts
In contempt of the people and surely
lead to anarchy.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
The Golden Lining.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
We heard last year a good deal about "the
suffering farmers of Nebraska" and that
people were moving away" This year the
lowest estimate OF the cash value of the
growing crops is 100000 OOO That is not so
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
Courtesy', Overlooked.

That Mississippi mob that lynchad the
wrong man shohld at least have the polite
ness to apologize 10 the family Of the de-
ceased. J-T
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
A NEW SERIAL STORY.
A NEW SERIAL STORY.

Anything else necessary for Majors
Vindication?
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Boston Courier: st can forgive YOU but
nsyer never forget this whipping" said Tommy;
That is Just what l want you to do, said
his mother.
Truth: Hudson-What is Brown trying
for his rheumatism now?
Judson-Profanity.
Philadelphia, Record II, girl wears call
leo prints it does not follow that she is a
prntsess.
Indianapolis Journal: Miss Oldfirt car
res her years we'll. doesn't she?" you
must bear in mind that she has thrown
nearly half of them away
Life: she-surely, my dear. you will con-
ing to Claras marriage to old Mr.. Cash
man He-Certanly. / shall have his
books examined by an expert.
Detroit Free Press: I've been working
with win al day." said a young lay, lay;
You succeed in breaking it?' aueried she. %
Somervle Journal Wiggles--I always
a tragedy, and now it has Waggles-How
SO? Wiggles-- Why, hain't YOU heard? They
were married Tuesday night.
Harvard Lampoon: Boggs-How much Is
two times one plus one? Joggs- Why Why
and baby; two and one to carry
Boston Transcript: Miss Mlldmay--I am
He certainly is very tender hearted Miss
Frost--Yes, he has heart that has been
teEdered to about every unmarried woman
in town. if that Is what you mean.
Fashion Review: She--Yes, I am very
fond of pets He-Indeed! What. may
ask, Is your favorite animal? She-(frank-
LYMAN.
Indianapolis Journal: " Here" COM
planned the aggrieved father. II have spent
nearly sl5 0e0 on that girls education. and
now she goes and marries a $500 "A year
clerk" "Wel," said the friend of the fam
ily isn't that all of 10 per cent on your In
vestment. What more do you wantT
Judge: Mrs Perkins Calmly rem
riod forty years next Tuesday an
Mr. Perkins-I know it, I've stood your
jawn' pretty well. Mrs. Perkins-Jonathan
Perkins, you're a mean hateful, deceltful
old thing an I wouldn't marry you agin
fer love ner money!
Boston Globe: Wife-Henry. you look
worried; what is the trouble? Husband-I
was stung to the quick by an adder this
afternoon. Wife-Heayens! How did 1t
happen? Husband-Why, I went to the
bank this afternoon and the clerk, after
adding no the ledger, told me my account
was greatly overdrawn!
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Governor Holcomb seems to have
rounded up Mr.. Bryan about right.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Life She-Surely, my dear you will con-
slider the matter carefully before consent-
ing to Clara's marriage TO old Mr. CASH
man He-Certanly. | shall have his
books examined by an expert.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
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o,corsc II .rzscbucS. secrotary Of The Bee Pub
ushing company being duly sworn, says that the
sctuni numbfr of fun and conplct" copies OF tns s
DaiiV Morning Evening and Sunday Bee prlhtcu
a.a.i. -. .,..l.ih NM lSai follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

with a will all day" said a young law
yer to his wife. at the dinner table, Did
you succeed in breaking it?'' queried she.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Indianapolis Journal: Miss Oldfirt car
ries her years we'll, doesn't she? "You
must bear in mind that she has thrown
nearly half of them away"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Somerville Journal: Wiggles--I always
tod you that that love affair would end in
a tragedy and now 1t has. Waggles-How
SO? Wiggles-Wh hain't YOU heard? They
were married Tuesday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Philadelphia Record; If girl wears call
leo prints it does not follow that she is a
printsess.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Boston Transcript: Miss MldmayI am
sure that there Is good In Mr.. Spooner.
He certainly is very tender hearted. Miss
Frost-Yes, he has heart that has been
rendered to about every unmarried woman
in town, If that Is what you mean.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Harvard Lampoon: Boggs-How much Is
two times one, plus one? Joggs-W Why,
three of course. Boggs-No; "A man, wife.
and baby; two and one to carry.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Fashion Review: She--Yes, am very
fond of pets. He-Indeedi What, may |
ask, is your favorite animal? She-(frank-
ly)--Man
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04
DOMESTIC IDYLS.

Boston Courier: st can forgive you, but
never forget this whipping" said Tommy.
That is Just what l want you to do" said
his mother.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Truth Hudson-What is Brown trying
for his rheumatism now?
Judson-Profanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

OtFUlbSs
Omaha The Dno Duii1ing AIT go.
south Omaha singer Dir. Corner ana H'" or
Council Bluffs. ~ Pearl street.
Chicago Otflcr siI Chamber u Commerce, a, a..
yew York, Rooms r.. II and Is Tribune Buiidins
Washington 1l0I street. y. w.
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BUSINESS LETTERS.
All business letters and temlianges shpnn n5nnany w
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Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-04

Indianapolis Journal: Here" com
planned the aggrieved father. II have spent
nearly $4,000 on that girls education. and
now she goes and marries a $500 year
clerk" We'll" said the friend of the fam
lily, Isn't that all of 10 per cent on your In
vestment. What more do you wantY'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-22
Witnesses

An intensely reserved man, Ibsen l.
not at all fond of talking of himself or
of his works. At a dinner some time
ago the wife of well-known artist
being seated beside him, insisted on
conducting the conversation to that
end and finally maintained at length
that his "Hedda Gabler" was an impos-
sible woman but, madam" he an
swered, Il drew her from the life"
Eyes, Herr Doktor, but 1 am a woman.
I should know. I say again, It is i'm
possible that such a woman should ex-
ist." This was too much for Herr Dok-
tor; like a flash he turned on her.
Idiotp' he calculated, which was nat
urally the end of that conversation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-22
HIS MIND FADING AWAY.
The Cd Man Won't Sit Quietly Now and
Read His Psalm Book.

A white haired and white bearded old
farmer with the weight of II years on
his shoulders was in the probate court
this morning to be examined for his
sanity His name is James Armstrong
and he lives six miles southeast of town
His brother was with him and there
could not be many years difference in
the time of their births.
Mr.. Armstrong lives with his son and
daughser-in-iaw on eighty acres of which
he has the life right. Three years ago
his wife and he separated and since then
he has acted strangely.
The examination today was for the pur-
pose of having guardian appointed.
The use of the eighty acres during his
life will, 1t is thought, amply provide for
him by renting it out. He has done this
but his relatives have never been able to
find out what he did with the money.
They have Eboarded him and never re-
ceived any recompense.
His daug hter-in-law testified that the
Id man would frequently ask the same
uestion over again just as fast as a per-
son could answer il. do yon hear what
she's q saying, Jimmie?" asked his
brother. AYE, but she'll be through
after awhile, she'll be through after
awhile" he answered contentedly.
He was dressed in blue overaIls and
mis- brown canvas Jacket was buttOned
up tightly around his neck as though he
were cold.
The witness said that he had told
about the country that she had a new
sewing machine, and number of ladies'
had called 10 see it That when he first
lived with them he would sit and read
his psalm book by the hour. but lately
he is very restless and will rot remain
seated a half hour at d time. She thought
he was totally unable to manage his
property.
Armstrong did not seem to be at all
azy as far rs conversation goes, but ii
las thought best to appoint some one to
look after his property.