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Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Chief of Betectives Cox has been
presented with large, luminous and
lasting TESTIMONIAL for his work in be-
half of the psreform" police commission
bill before ttaib''last legislature, in the
shape of eiigr6ssed resolutions passed
by three local.lodges of the order, and
duly atteste4 with their seals and the
signatures of ltheir officers. SO long as
the famous dsloeth is permitted to gaze
In admiration at this handsome tribute
to his labors as lobbyist, he will not
care whether he can see the sign OF any
game or not. The game of political
preferment with an Incidental salary at
tached overshadows the game of catch
ing criminals as the sun overshadows
the rushlight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
THE LIQUOR ISSUE IN NEW york.


The question of regulating the liquor
traffic in New York has been dis
turbing and perpleXing one to the polti-
cal parties and promises to continue
so The existing law provides for local
excise boards and licenses. This sys-
liquor dealers has placed NeW York
in the unenviable position of having
greater number of saloons In proper
tion to population than any other state.
Last year the republican party came
back into power in New York with the
implied pledge to enact legislation for
the restriction and better regulation Of
the traffic. In his message to the pres
ent legislature Governor Morton pointed
out the defects of the existing law and
recommended that Il law be formu-
lated which should, as far as practica-
ble embody the best features of the
liquor laws in the various states, with
consistent reduction of the number
of saloons in New York.
1t is in response to this that bill
has this week passed the legislature
and awaits the action of the governor,
which action, 1t is believed, will have
IN important influence in determining
the political results in the Empire state
this year. This measure makes a radi-
cal change. 1t abolishes all local excise
boards and in their place creates a
state liquor tax department which is
to issue, instead of licenses, liquor tax
certificates The tax is considerably
higher than the present license fee. The
liquor interest is of course opposed to
the measure and the democrats in the
legislature have unitedly antagonized
it. but ii has also received strong re-
publican opposition. The republican pa
pers in New York city, with single
exception, and in other cities of the
state, have persistently and earnestly
urged the defeat of this bill on the
grounds that 1t violates the principle
of home rule and would be harsh and
unjust In its operation. Some of these
papers denounce 1t as machine meas
ure and it certainly provides for large
amount of political patronage
| In order to be consistent with his rec
ommendation to the legislature Coy
ernor Morton must approve the bill.
On the other hand, If he considers his
interests as candidate for .he pfesl-
dental nomination, he may conclude
that 1T is expedient to disapprove 1t.
BIT either way 1t would seem is likely
to result to his injury. He may get the
delegation from New York whether he
sign the bin or veto it, though this is
by no means TO be regarded as GER
| tain, but In any event his action may
jeopardize his chances of carrying the
state as a presidential candidate. In
ore case the republican liquor vote
would be east against him and in the
| other he would lose the votes of many
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
shuttiRah on @Extravnsnnce.

rVtW II Ork TrIbune. u
Il 1t isda comhehdabe crusade which Mr
Chandler begun against wastefulness and
extravaganza in the United States senate.
In his letter to the committees which regu-
late the expenses of that body Mr.. Chandler
shows that the ratio of employees to senators
is about four to one, at an annual cost t.
the government of nearly 100000, for which
the public service receives no equivalent
benefit, and he makes an earnest plea for
economy and reform. The abuse is of long
standing, and while an occasional spasm of
economy has struck the senate, the tendency
has been constantly toward increasing ex-
peDditures of the public money. In these
days Of treasury deficits and bond sales to
pay the running expenses of the government
the senate would do we'll to set an example
to other departments by judicious use of
the pruning knife.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
PENETRATION.
CONSISTENCY.
Madeline Bridges in Puck.

Madeline Bridges In Puck.
"'Twouid never do" she firmly said;
The clustering curls that crown your head
Are blonde, which is my color too.
Your eyes, alas, like mine, are blue;
Sanguine are both our temperamentS.
am compelled to drive you hence;
Science forbids that we should wed.
'Twould never do" she firmly said.
''Then I must seek dark brunette"
He sadly sighed, with eyes of Jet.
A woman languid. dreamy, slow, =,
Would be my counterpart Just so'
He sighed Across the street from me
Lives such a one. I'll go and see
How She on nearer view, appears"
'And leave me?" she inquired, with tears.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Last years Colorado special tourist
rates have already been reaffirmed by
the Western Passenger association and
this doubtless means another season of
heavy tourist traffic. 1t is perhaps per-
fectly legitimate for the railroads to EN-
courage and stimulate this business not
withstanding the fact that it inures
largely to the benefit of a particular
part Of the country which they traverse.
While about it, however, it would be no
more than fair to give more liberal stop
over privileges to passengers who travel
Oh these tourists excursions. Many of
the visitors from the east would be glad
to stop at intermediate points, particu-
larly at Omaha, if the opportunity were
presented without involving forfeiture
of their special railroad rates. The stop
over privilege, moreover, would be so
much more of an attraction to passen-
gers and rebound in the long run to the
pecuniary advantage of the railroads.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
POOLING Bill PRoSpEcTs,

There appears to be little probability
of any action at the present session of
congress on the pooling bill, which is
now in the hands of the committee on
Interstate and foreign commerce This
measure was prepared by Judge Knapp
of the Interstate Commerce commission
and received the Endorsement of a num-
ber of experts. 1t was referred to a
subcommittee of the house committee
on interstate and foreign commerce,
which seems to have done little to Sc
cure action on the bill, the reason for
inaction being explained by the sug-
gestion that there is too much presi-
Dental politics in congress. A Wash
ington correspondent says: "This influ-
ence operates not in the house alone
where the friends of Speaker Reed and
Of Major Mckinley are watching each
fother like two professionals at Monte
Carlo, but in the senate also, where
there are a half dozen presidential pos
sibilities." 1t is thought possible that
Speaker Reed will decide to let the
bill through the house after the appro-
priation bills are out Of the way and
he is waiting for the senate to act upon
them, but this will be too late for it's
consideration in the senate during the
session, probably too late even for it's
consideration in committee
1t is said that the chief influence
which seems to be arrayed against the
present bill is that Of the large ship
DprS due To the fact that tho eyiStiDp
system affords the opportunity for Sc
cret rebates in their favor, which would
be done away with under the operation
of the proposed measure. There may
be something in this, though it has been
the understanding that the large ship
pers were not hostile to legal pooling
under the supervision of the interstate
commerce commission and that the op-
position to changing the law was from
the small shippers, who apprehend that
if pooling were allowed it would fe-
suit in higher rates and that they would
small shippers know that they pay more
than the large shippers under existing
conditions, but they doubt whether pool
ing would establish a uniform equality
of rights for all shippers, as its ad-
vocates assert would be the case. The
railroads seem to do nothing in behalf
of the bill, but they are not called upon
to do anything, since everybody in con-
gresS knows that they are favorable
to any measure that will legalize pool
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

The city attorney has announced n
policy with respect to damage suits
against the city that will be generally
commended il impartially adhered to.
Corporations having franchises for the
use of the streets have not as rule been
careful to replace broken pavements
and sidewalks when removed by them.
That they and all Others who similarly
offend have a direct responsibility 10
the city goes without saying, and If the
law department can catch them on the
ground of primary negligence, OF
any other ground when personal in
jury suits are brought against the city,
1t ought 10 be- done.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

And now the southslders come for
ward with proposition to locate the
Riyerview park Their claims will in
time of course warrant due considera-
tion. but they should be made aware
of the fact that the question of location
Is purely n matter of the future and
that their energies can now best be ex-
dorsement of congress, without which
an exposition is utterly out of the ques-
ton. Local cOih fer location ought
to be frowned down.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
Senatorial" Election Scandals.

There are so many substantial reasons why
the method ofaelecting United States senators
should be chaiiged that it seems like a waste
of time to invoke tthers But the disgraceful
circumstances Which have followed each other
in the Kentucky contest cannot fail to array
themselves beforei the minds of thoughtful
men as overwhelming evidences of the dan
gers of vicious system. If the people OF
Kentucky had been permitted to vote for
senator last fail, al, they voted for governor,
all these demoralizing episodes would have
been averted, ana the state would have been
represented il" the. senate Of the next con-
gress by man worthy of the honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
Cleveland ms n Drawing Card.
Minneapolis Tribune.

1t was expected that the presence of Presi-
dent Cleveland at the Presbyterian mass
meeting in New York would boom the col
lections and enable the board of home mis-
sion to raise enough money to pay off their
Indebtedness of about s20O,00 The disap-
polntment was great, therefore, when it was
found the collections amounted only to S. 500,
mostly in pledges, and that the subscrip-
tions received since the meeting have
brought the amount up to only about 81 900.
1t is evident that the president was not as
popular and drawing a card as it was ex-
pected he would be. :.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
Aiding American Industry.

The tremendous reduction in the Cuban
sugar output Is giving great boom to the
beet sugar industry in this country. Ne
braska, Utah and California beet growers are
getting ready to make vast Increase OF
acreage, and the factories there are going
to make runs this fall that will surpass all
records in that line The Spreckels family
Is getting interested In American beet sugar,
and every thing indicates that great impetus
is being given to that industry. If the
Cuban supply should be cut of for another
year the American sugar makers would coin
fortunes, and even If 1T is not there are
reasons to expect that many new beet sugar
ventures will be made IN this country. The
United States can grow Its own sugar and 1t
should do so. Indirectly. but none the less
truly, 1t has been paying tribute to Spain
long enough, 1t need not dc 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

The master plumbers of this city
will soon petition the council to
pass an ordinance In their behalf.
They will ask that only practical,
trained plumbers be appointed to in
spect their work, and all public work
where their craftsmen are employed.
They will also ask revision of regula-
tions governing plumbing work TO com
port with modern ideas of the business.
Their suggestions will be entitled to
due consideration at the hands of the
city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Agents Of fire insurance companies
doing business in this city have asked
for chance to be heard before the
committee appointed by the Retail
Dealers association to secure a reduc-
tion of rates. Their request should be
granted. Let them explain why the
rates paid by a certain merchant i'll this
city were advanced 100 per cent in four
wears
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

There are thousands of Nebraskans
who will be pleased to learn that Gen
-eral John NJ. Thayer's condition is i'm
proving and that there is hope of his
recovery. General Thayer is one of
Nebraslla's Old Guard, whose numbers
are gradually diminishing. His dis
tinguished and brilliant career in ter
ritorlal and early statehood days is a
part of Nebraska's history.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

who believe there is an urgent demand
for excise reform.
II looks very m,fch as IL this legisla-
ton may prove damaging to the re-
pubicans of New York in this years
elections, though in view of their great
mujorities during the last two years
they ought TO again carry the state
next November.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

China is compelled to sell its 5 per
cent bonds at 81 and tie UP its Gus
toms revenues as security in the bar
gain. There is decided difference be-
tween the credit of China and the credit
of the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

The peculiar combination of circum-
stances from which Mr.. Dupont of Della
ware secured his credentials as United
States senator is only equaled by the
peculiar combination of circumstances
that prevents any one from securing
senatorial credentials from the present
Kentucky legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

1t is always gratifying to know that
the credit of this city is gilt-edged. The
report has gone abroad that the city
proposes to refund 100000 of improve
ment bonds this year. Already offers
have been received from New York
bankers of Az per cent on all such bonds
that may be issued. Just what pre-
miums can be realized upon the sale
if made is not known, but will of
course net considerable sum. Omaha
has always paid its debts and the in
terest thereon promptly, and Its Sc
curities are consequently sought after
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

The Italians who are leaving Italy in
order to evade military service in Africa
may be In all other respects most ex-
emplary citizens. 1t takes pretty
strong patriotism for man to enlist
as soldier for foreign war in n coun-
try where the climate is almost as
deadly as the enemy
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Money invested in legitimate irriga-
ton projects in Nebraska is sure to be
prOfitably invested. Semi-arid lands
that can be reclaimed by irrigation can
be made as productive as the most fer
tile soil in the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

pcatcd'y the benefits OF such an or
gnnizatlom N'hief Redcil has said that
he was surprised when he came here 10
learn that Omaha was without n fire
patrol or Salvage corps. Much money
and propermrwasted Ivy damage from
water could by that means be saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

The republican national convention
and the pOpulist national convention and
the free silver national convention are
all to meet, not only in the same city,
but in the same hall. Fortunately they
are to meet one after the other and not
simultaneously, or there might be po-
litical mixture out of which almost any
kind of mongrel ticket might arise.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
Now LET snnin Ronr
Chicago Tribune.

The Ministerial association of Youngs-
town, O., has administered a whitening re-
buke to Spain by refusing to eat onions at
banquet because they were Spanish. Each
member is an American, with not a breath
of Spain.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
Putting Aside Termination.

The Hon. Joseph Sibley of Pennsylvania
pauses to remark that he is not seeking the
presidency. No, but the presidency is seek
ing him with fervor and passion, and he may
have great difficulty in euding it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Why seek gold in Alaska when mil
lions are to be made or lost in Cripple
Greek mining stocks without putting n
shoyel into the ground-chiefiy lost?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
M r1ln woRIn ON spORT;

Continuation of the narrative of the
sporting editors experience. during his
recent visit to the Men~can borderlandtE
..-Gossip about the ball players-News
of the untsmen--1nteresting items from
every field of sport,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

A suggestion was made at the meet
ing of the Retail Dealers association
that well-organized fire patrol would
be of great service both to merchants
and insurance companies There is no
doubt of 1t. The Bee has shown re-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

A small dose of Tom Reed parlia-
mentary practice might help the Ken
tucky legislature to secure quorum for
the purpose of arriving at choice for
United States senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Chicago Tribune.
Arbitration has been suggested to heal the
difference between King Humbert and EN-
peror Menelek. This hardly seems neces-
sary now that the chief difference, the Ital-
ian army, has been wiped out.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
HAPPY HITS.

Life: II had always been an American
until went around curve in cable car
this morning."
What difference did that make?"
Then / became a Laplander."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
sIightiug the spaniards.

kanSaS CITY SIHF
In comparing the university hoodlums at
Barcelona and Valencia to the members OF
the United States senate, Mr.. Cleveland has
made his first departure from a policy Of
strict justice and international comfy to-
ward Spain.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
IN woMrN,S DoMAIN

Latest feats and fashions described
and illustrated-Wom as pharmacists
in the United States-Impudent attention
thrust upon American women abroad
Models of hands in bronze or marble
the latest New York fad-A woman who
took a homestead and built her hus-
band a home-Fashion notes from the
fashion makers-News about well known
women
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Chicago Tribune: In the middle of the
third act the young woman with the big
head-dress turned arouno in her seat and
spoke to the youth Immediately behind her.
Sir" she said, eff you will change your
brand of chewing gum I'll take off this
hat. I'm getting tired Of that wintergreen
fragrance"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14


Less deductions for ,unsold and returned
copies h'SS
Net sales 521 s02
Net daily ayera ge 400
GEORGE II. TZSC'HUCK.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my prcs-
ence this I'd day of March, 1895.
(Seal) N. J.. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Detroit Free Press: Charlie-What do
you think! Gertie is going to marry that
rich old champagne manufacturer, Mr.. Lee.
Will-Well didn't l always say she was a
corker? ''''
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Chicago Post: "He stood at the top Of
the steps" she said, in telling about it
afterwards, land I mustered up enough
courage to say: You know, this is leap
year, year. ~ Yes s. What eo then EN-, s,na1 linen he
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
SOCIETY Ar LOW ERB:

Lenten pan still hovers over the local
social world--A few weddings and other
entertainments here and there-Out-of-
town visitors in Omaha households
Movements and whereabouts of the
members of the society set.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Philadelphia Record: Ragson Tatters-
t'rowed down by everybody, wild no frien's 5
nor nottin'.
The Other-Don't L? I'm a base ball
umpire.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
IRpLANp,s PATRON SAINT

Saint Patrick's day is next Tuesday.
and few facts about the man for whom
they celebrate viii be in order-The
hardship and contumely which this old
Irish priest endured that he might
preach the gospel.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
WITH rnn wHEELrNG WORLD.

The very latest developments in scien-
tifc wheel construction-Hints for wheel
women-Time.y discussion of the 1ues-
ton, Are Wheels Baggage?'-News
notes of the local bicycle ciubs-What
the wheelmen are doing all the world
over.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
THE OMAHA SUNDAY Bee
THE BEST NEWSPAPER.

kills a man, while just about the. proper
amount of 1t is about all that makes life
worth livin'." ''0 i - =
indianapolis Journal: "Bggars is gener-
Gus, whatever his faults may be-
Generous? Oh, yes. He'd give away tho
best and only friend he had"
PENETRATION.
Life.
Not worth your while,
That false, sweet smile
Which DER your features plays;
That heart of steel
/ can reveal
BY my catholic rays.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
THE COMING GENERATION:

The COMlNI 1EINhhAllo4N'
railway service, a dog that carries two
pounds of medals hung about his neck,
has visited many foreign countries and
tanning reading for young and old
Prattle of the youngsters.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
rNr or CALCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
George II. Tzschuck. secretary Of Tic Bee PUB
fishing company. being duly sworn, says that the
actual number of full and complete copies OF .hs %
Daily Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month of February. 1896, was as ioi-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
NOTED WOMEN COMPOSERS.

Interviews With Miss Lang and Mrs,
Beach of Boston-These distinguished
authors of songs and symphonies use a
pencil rather than plano in their COM
positions-They enjoy music as keenly
through the eye as the ear, and find
complete.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
1rNExcEI,I,ED NEWS SERVICE:

UNEXCELLED NEWS SERVICE:
Full associated press foreign cable and
domestic telegraph service-The New
York Worlds special foreign. corre-
spondenoe-U Unrivalled special news serv-
ice from Nebraska, Iowa and the west
ern states--Well written and accurate
local news reports.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
sEcRETARY oLNEY At WORK

Gossip and stories about the lighting
secretary of state, narrated as only that
great newspaper man, Frank c. Car
penter, can write them--Goes in for both
work and play-Something about the an
tecedents of the O,ney family-A timely.
gossipy letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
LEADERs or NllRoPE,s ARMIrs.

This Is the title of a compreh ensive ar
tlcle upon the men who are likely to
serve as generals In the next European
war-lt Is by Archibald Forbes. the well
known war correspondent. than whom
no living writer Is better quall1cd TO
write upon the subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Cincinnati Enquirer: "I wonder" said
the soubrette, IF we will ever be able to
fy?"
I'VE are able to fly right now" said the
whether we can take our baggage along"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Washington Star: "Thirst is funny
thing" said Dismal Dawson, looking
dreamly through the window of the barn
loft at the floating clouds. TOO much of 1t
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14
WHAT ARE cArHoDE RAYS?

cleveland Moffett's interview with
Nikoia Tesla, the distinguished electri"
clan, in which the question, What arc
the Cathode Rays?" is discussed In tho
light of Mr.. Tesla's experiments and
knowlcdge-He holds that these rays are
really sound waves of almost infinitely
rapid intervals and short movement.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-14

Chicago Post: II thought your father
refused to buy you any boomers"
HE did"
"Or evcn any cloth from which to make
them"