davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

France and Germany are reported as
being reconciled through the czar. The
Russian bear seems to have n most con
ciliatory effect on Sacrebleu Johnny
Crapaud and Bltzdonnerwetter Billy
of pOtSdam.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
TRADE UNIONS IN POLITICS.
Dangerous Test of Membcrship Re-
jected by the knights of Labor.
(bIcaVn Record llndl

Many labor organizations have been
wrecked by venturng too recklessly upon
the sea OF politics. The Knights OF Labor
organization was wise when 1t rejected re-
Gently. the suggestions put forth by General
Master Workman Sovereign.
Mr.. Sovereign wanted declaration in
favor of the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver placed In the preamble to the consti-
tuition. to which every person would have
to subscribe before he Joined the order. This
would be making a political test for mem
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

An elective police commission means
dives and dens were the dominant
power in police appointments and con
trolled the entire license board.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

All who desire to have voice in the
choice of the reorganized management
of the Transmississippi Exposition are
expected to make their subscription
this week. The election of the new
board of directors will take place on
the list of December
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

If Corbett would only join the in
imparialists, their fight" could take
place simultaneously with that of
Weyler and Maceo, and with equal
safety TO the combatants, Such an
arrangement would also have the happy
effect of removing two pestilential
nuisances from Il country which can
well spare them.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

INI'I58'I NIVIUTI''III'
Secretary Morton will be able to say In
his annual report that during his four years
as head of the Agricultural department he
has covered into the treasury some $1,000
600 OF unexpended appropriations-pub
money duly appropriated, but saved to the
public by economy and efficiency in admins
traton. That is a record to boast Of The
Morton way of meeting deficit is the best
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

The Mcclure case calls for very
searching inquiry by the Police COM
mission into the circumstances under
which prisoner was allowed to die
mil
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

The oft exploded scheme to establish
line of barges between Omaha and the
gulf has been revived. Like all other
visionary projects the barge line prom
ises great things for Omaha and
Nebraska in theory. In practice it
would prove a costly experiment fore
doomed to failure. 1t would cost mil
lions to clear the Missouri river of snags
and other millions would be wasted in
dredging the Big Muddy, which at best
would be open to navigation only part
of the year. The promoters of the barge
line would also find an insurmOuntabe
obstacle in the want of a return cargo
from the south and the difficulty of
towing the barges up the river. A more
feasible scheme would be ship railway
down the Missouri valley built on the
model prepared by Captain Eads for
the Panama canal. Barges propelled
by electric power from stationary
motors could be operated all the year
around. 1t Is doubtful, however,
whether the construction of ship rail
way down the Missouri valley would
be Il paying investment or whether ii
would create a great grain market in
Omaha. The mere handling of grain
does not make market.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

According TO the last royal edict of
our sovereign" no bonds or interest,
bearing credit notes shall ever again
be issued by the government of the
United States. The great and mighty
Sovereign has evidently forgotten his
former royal edict by which the govern
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
Feeding the World.

Shipments of wheat to Australia and to
South Africa have been made from San
Francisco this week. The Russian wheat
crop is also short. 1t looks as If the United
States would be furnishing the wheat for
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
"a nIrd In the nnnh." etc.

MInnpnpOTIs IIUCs
Hon. Richard Parks Bland now sees how
much more comfortable it is to be a live
congressman than a dead presidential can
didatC
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

The key to the union depot building
is the exposition. There can be no
exposition without commodious depot
facilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

General Clarkson and Captain Palmer
are now marching through the enemy's
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

The new date for tie State fair is bet
ter than the old, but one week later
would have been better still.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

General Gown has no aspirations for
a seat in the cabinet, but his law part
ner has no objection to seat on the
bench.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

1t is better to clean the streets than
to pay large sums of money to paving
contractors who have never earned it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

The charter makers are still at work
but so far they have failed to take the
public into their confidence.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
Unvnrrnntcd surprisc.

ThIInUeIphla IlWes.
Why be surprised that Niagaras power
pulls cars from street to street in Buffalo
when 1t has drawn people from all parts oi
tho clrfh2
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Less deductions for unsold and returned 49,
copies MINIMUM. ......... '.''.'''''''''i|''V'
To,,i NO, seIea . .,,.. 636 SCI
Not daily average ..,,..,,.,,,.,. ........ 90 53i
GEORGE y. TZSCHUCK.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed IN my
presence this 3lst day OF October. 1896
N j. FELL.
(seal) Notary PUBLIC
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Mark Hanna is still wrestling with
the fakirs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
STATEMENT or CIRCULATION.
= ~ T. ~ fs-N
State OF Nebraska,

Douglas County.
George H. Tzschuck, secretary Of The Bee pub
fishing company. being duly sworn, says that the
actual number Of fun and complete copies OF The
Daily Morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month OF October. 1896. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
THE FADED FLOWER.
Cleveland Leader.

This faded flower I'll keep for aye,
And though its scent may perish.
The thoughts 1t conjures up today
/ will forever cherish.
The lesson of II ne'er shall fade
From memory'S bitter pages;
For this and 'lcvcn more ] paid
Almost my last months wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Up to Date: Miss Sharpe-I celebrate my
twenty-fourth birthday tomorrow. Miss
Oldagc-lndocd And isn't II singular? SO
do II Miss Sharpe-Oh, but L celebrate
mine for the first time
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Chicago Tribune: How did the vege-
tarians congress go ofr?"
AN right until the last day, when some
kind -hearted but thoughtless person in
vited the delegates to so out and visit tho
hogkiling establishments"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
SMILING LINES.

Indianapolis Journal: He stood as IL
carved from stone.
Those who knew the circumstances man
ifcstod no surprise.
He had just been chiseled out OF his
rocks.
Up to Date: Miss sharpe-I celebrate my
twenty fourth birthday tomorrow. Miss
Oldagc-lndCcdi And isn't II singular? SO
do L! Miss Sharpe-Oh, but l celebrate
mine for the first time.
Chicago Tribune; How did the vegc-
tarians' congress 30 one"
"All right until the last day, when some
kind-hcartcd but thouEhtless person in
vited the delegatcs to so out and visit tho
hogkilling establishments"
Washington Star: Some people seem to
believe that 1t is witty to say 4 don't
think every time anybody ventures an OBJ
serYation"
Yes" replied Miss Pepperton. "and in
most cases it isn't witty at all. It's merely
n commonplace uttcrancc of truth"
Philadelphia North American: young
man" said the father, you no doubt feel
that in refusing you my daughters hand
az am doing you wrong?'
"But I'm not, my boy Maudc is tho
exact counterpart of her mother"
Chicago Record "what makes YOU saw
that women have more sense than mcn?"
well, you haven't seen any women riding
around town in wheclbarrows since the cleo
tion, have you?"
Detroit Free Press: Here, take my seat.
lady," said the little boy on the car as -i1r-
sprang from his fathers knee and doffed his
hat.
The lady looked like a blush rose, tho
women gigClcd, the father signaled the CON
ductor to stop and half dozen men stood
up while urging the lady to sit down.
Cleveland Leader: 81 understand that tho
Dudieys have parted, what's The trouble?"
She claims that she abused her"
You don't say so! How?'
He always plugged his ears fun of cotton
whenever he entered the house"
Indianapolis Journal: "Why don't you get
tocrat ~ don't care to contribute to such
2. great, husky, healthy fellow as you are.
Now, If you were paralyZed for Instance"
Me friend" interrupted Dismal Dawson,
IF you want TO help a paralyzed man there
amt Il wilmer soul on earth than me to
git that way"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

OFFICES:
Omaha. The Bee Building. ~ -
South Omaha: Singer Biz, Cor, N and Ath sts
Council Bluns; 16 North Main Street
Chicago OHice; 3l7 Chamber of commerce;
New York; Rooms 70, IL ana D., Tribune Bldg
Washington: 1907 Street n w.
CORRESPONDENCE
All communications relating 10 news and edl'
torial matter should be addressed: To the Editor
BUSINESS LETTERS.
All business letters and remittances should be
addressed 70 The Rec Publishing Company
Omaha. Drafts checks and postuiiice orders 10
be made payable 10 the order OF the company
THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23
A VAIN LOVE.

1 know maid that is as fair
AS any artists dream;
The silky splendor of her hair
golden web doth seem.
She paints eXquisitely on shells,
And dainty Chinaware.
She sings like pcaling golden bells
That wake the ambient air.
She's also practical; can bake
The most delicious rolls,
And her own dresses she can make,
From gore to buttonholes.
love her fondly, and I'm sure
That dearly she loves me:
Could ] but marry one so pure
But that may never be.
I've often held her on my knee
Repeatedly I've kissed her,
But | can't wed her, for you sec
Confound It! She's my sister.
LOUIS FERDINAND GERNHARDT
Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Indianapolis Journal: He stood as II
carved from stone.
Those who knew the circumstances man
ifcsted no surprise.
He had just been chiseled out OF his
nl1
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Chicago Record. what makes you say
that women have more sense than men,"
well, you haven't seen any women riding
around town ii. .wheelbarrows since the cleo
tiOn. have NOu?'
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Philadelphia North American: young
man." said the father, you no doubt feel
that in refusing you my daughters hand
am doing YOU n wrong?"
Il do, sir"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Washington Star: Some people seem to
think every time anybody ventures an OBJ
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Detroit Free Press: "Hcre, take my seat,
lady" said the little boy on the car as -ifr-
sprang from his fathers knee and doifed his
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

"But I'm not, my boy. Maudc Is tho
exact counterpart of her mother"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-23

Yes" replied Miss Pepperton. "and in
most cases It isn't witty at all. It's merely
commonplace uttcrancc of truth"
The Progress., 1896-09-05

N no more emphatic manner are
modern facilities of transportation er,-
phasized than in the safety with which
perlshable food is conveyed from q
great distance. In this particular Aus-
.salia, South America and the limited
States are no further removed from
EUROPE than single province formerly
was from the capital of the country NJ
which 1t formed a part. Algeria is now
supplying Paris markets with came,
meat An extensive plant has been
created in that French COLONY for tho
Killing and refrigerating of those ami
mails, and daily shipments are made
TO Paris. The meat of the camel is do
scribed as not unlike beef. with tho
tenderness of veal The hump is tho
choicest portion. Eggs that formerly
were gathered near the localities where
they were sold now come from distant
points. Four million daily are receiv.
ed In London from foreign countries
Most OF them come from Russia. Thew
command in England twice the price
they bring in the home market. The
export OF eggs from Russia, that IN
1885 amounted to 5000 900, increased ,
In 1895 to 1,25O,OO0O0 These are OH.
cial figures. The larger proportion OF
this product goes to England. In add. /
ton, great quantities of dressed fowl
are annually exported from Russia r.
all European cities. !
The Progress., 1896-09-05

IL 1t proves true that the car OF Rus
sia has no objection to the landing Of
Greek soldiers on the island Of Crete it
would seem as if a war between Greece
ana Turkey were inevitable The sui
tan has sent thithor three extra BAT
'aions of infantry. and if the czar
makes no objection the Greeks will
certainly go there also and meeting
is imminent The sultan has also Dor
vowed E:oney enough to purchase a fast
torpedo boat catcher, built in Kol.
which is now en- route to Const:nti-
nople.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

The work of constructing the coast
defenses authorized by congress will
soon begin. Preliminary arrangements
Tor carrying out the projects contcm-
plated have been made by General
Cralghill, the chief of engineers, and
one-h&lf of the 100000 available I'M
der the law will be expended imme-
diately under plans already approved.
The remaining amount will be
expended by contract. All import
ant points along the Atlantic coast and
the Gulf of Mexico from Portland, Me-,
to Galveston. Tex, and on the Pacific
coast from Puget sound, and the mouth
OF the Columbia river and San Diego,
CAL, will be fortified under the present
arrangement. AS soon as these projects
are under way, bids for the work to be
done by contract will be called for.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

Some startling information has come
from the far east, the announcement
being made that Russia has intimated
to Japan that she must withdraw from
Formosa. The fact has attracted G7sice
that Russia has massed at Vladivostock
strong fleet and 100000 men and vast
stores of war material. England is
said to be recalling her inferior war
vessels from the Orient and replacing
them with stronger ones, but. never
theless, is now spoken Of as the third
naval power in the far east, Russia
being the first, and the second being
left unnamed Russia's course is al
iuded to sarcastically in the Japanese
press as splendid policy of agrees
sion. One journal says that Russia has
practically turned Japan out of Corea
and declares that anything short OF
hypnotism of the most powerful order
absolutely fails to explain why all the
world stands with folded arms and in
helpless apathy watches the develop
ment OF the gigantic plans of Russia
Tor the domination Of the East. Wi
IDENTITY the fear of Russian aggression
Is becoming more pronounced in the
east.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

a st. Louis man is playing a great
joke On his contrary hens. And any
one who ever owned hens knows that
they VIII not set when they are wanted
10, and they insist on setting on any
thlng remotely resembling an egg at
seasons when their efforts should be d-
rected to egg laying exclusively. This
man knew that a blndfoded hen will
squat wherever 1t is placed, and stay
there till 1t sees the light of day. He
Just blindfolded six of his hens. and
they are now involuntarily doing the
Matching act.
The Progress., 1896-09-05
CHUNKS OF WISDOM.

Honor and shame from no condition
rise.
Virtue, if not in action, is a vice: and
when We move not forward we 20 back
ward
Every noble life leaves the fiber Of
1t interviewer forever in the work Of
the world.
A man with seven marriaeeab,o
daughters says that his house is a regu-
lar court house.
1t is very certain indication Of an
approaching rain-storm when some ona
steals your umbrella.
Any man can make at least one wo-
man happy for life. All he has TO do is
TO remain bachelor. -Atehingon
Globe.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

a young lady in Muncie who was
booked to be married was thrown into
violent hysteria for fear something
might happen The physicians were
rcwerless to aid her. AS a last resort
the young man was sent for, the knot
was speedily tied, the girl recovered at
once and she hasn't seen sick moment
s.nee. You needn't laugh; it's true.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

1t Is said that Ii Hung Chang Is
looking for American money. II that
Is the case the only suggestion we can
make is shas he come here and open a
laundry
The Progress., 1896-09-05

a notable thing among politicians Is
the fact that personal enemies are gen
orally members Of the same party.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

several men have already gone crazy
over politics, and, only think, the fun
has just begun.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

Many man has lost popularity be.
cause he coIld not talk withou. de,
claiming.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

The British aristocracy includes A.
00C persons.
A beautiful and costly bicycle was
given by a Chicago groom, to his bride,
as wedding gift. Four weeks after
ward she eloped on it, her escort being
an expert wheelman.
A bicyclist in Marquette, Mich, saw
a small animal in his path, and as 1t
made no effort to move, he ran over 1t.
1t proved to be porcupine, as his col
'apsed tires quickly demonstIsted.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

What is that will give cold, cure
cold and pay the doctors bill? A
draught
Why is the vowel the only one
sounded? Because all the others are
In audible.
If you had to swallow a man, what
kind would you prefer? A little Lon
don porter.
In what place did the cock crow
Hhen all the world heard him? In
Noah's Ark.
The Progress., 1896-09-05
TAIN AGES SERMON.
THE SOFT TONGUE" LAST SUN
DAYS SUBJECT.

from tho Text. "A SOFT Tongue Break
eth the Proverbs, Chapter -,
Ing.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

We cannot have Gods favor and tho
pleasures Of ain both. q.
The Progress., 1896-09-05

1t was all for another that Sir
Matthew Hale took off his robe and
put Oil the garb Of d miller. And 50
Christ took off his robe of royalty and
put on the attire of our humanity, and
in that disguise he won our eternal
portion Now are we the sons of God
Joint heirs! We went off from home
sure enough, but we got back in time
tc receive our eternal Inheritance
And if Christ was so kind to us, sure
~ we can afford to be kind to each
other.
The Progress., 1896-09-05


duties to be so adjusted as to operate
equally throughout the country and not
discriminate between class or section
and that taxation should be limited by
the needs Of the government, honestly
and economically administered. We de-
nounce as disturbing to business tho
Republican threat to restore the Nc
Kinley law, which has been twice con-
demned by the people in national cleo.
tons and which, enacted under the
lalse plea OF protection to home indus
try. proved prolific breeder OF tgag.s
and monopolics, enriched the few at
the expense Of the many, restricted
trade and deprived the producer OF the
great American staples Of access to
their natural markets.
Until the money question ID settled
we are opposed to any agitation for
further changes In our tariff laws ex-
cept such as are necessary to make I'm
ohe oehclt in revenue caused by tie ad.
verse decision OF The supreme cour. on
ths income tax. Bat for this decision
by the supreme court there would be M,
deiicit in the revenue under the law
passed by Democratic congress, that
court having under that decision s,,s.
Alhed constitutional objections to its
enactment which had been oyerruled
~ tine ablet judges who ever sat On the
bench. We declare thar It l. the duty
8 congress g uss 81 IL constitutt ousa
gEs NJ 11no ofheg 81 laadn.
Evening journal., 1896-08-07
Russian Press Opinions.

ST. PETERsBURG, Aug. THE Svet
compares the Cretan rising to the upris-
ing which took place in Bosnia and Her
zogovinia 20 years ago 1.-THE Christians
have now taken up arms, as they did then,
because it was impossible for them any
longer to bear with the hwlessness and
outrages perpetrated by the Mohamme-
dams Now, as then, the porte repudiates
its responsibility, attribBting the trouble
60 outside instigation, accusing Greece as
it formerly accused Montenegro and Ser
via. The powers come forward TO mediate
between the sultan and his revolving sub
jects, insisting on his granting them wider
powers of self government and on the in
PRODUCTION Of a whole series Of reforms.
Tho sultan and the porte hesitate long
time and finally consent hut too late.
Too much blood has been spilled. Chris
tians and Mussulmans are too much in
oensed against each other.
NJ. KomarofT's organ further points
out that It was such combination of cir
cumstances which led to an armed inter
forenoe by Russia toward the end of the
seventies. That was a mistaken departure
from the traditional policy, due to the vac
illating hand which then guided her for
oign affairs. We are profoundly con
vineed, It adds, "that anything of the
sort cannot, must not and Will not hap
pen now Russia not long ago gave Tur-
key an undoubted proof of her good will
She stepped in to save her weak neighbor
from the danger which threatened from
tie outside. But to save Turkey from her
self, from the fundamental defects OF her
governmental organization and the very
basis of her existence, does not depend on
Russia, who win not suffer or permit that
the blood of Christians should be spilled
endlessly un3unished, by Mohammedans. -
The Petersburgsky Listok, in attribut-
ing TO British intrigue and instigation all
tho bloodshed and disturbances in Crete,
says, respecting the project Of distributing
relief to starving Cretans; They (the
English) invented this scheme thinking
thereby to get the settlement Of tho ques-
tion into their own hands. These mission
aries, who were possibly nothing more
than agents of the British government, on
approaching the insurgents, could have
persuaded them that England was their
friond, and that they need not accept what
the sublime porte and the other European
powers were ready to grant them. j."
Evening journal., 1896-08-07
A LIL {. OnUatIeO OUT.
flic HORRIBLE Death oi walter Durham
I.ronl.lNn Porter.

flic Horrible Death of walter Durham
q Erool.lyn Porter.
BRooKIYN, Aug. walter Durham
ialosed, 3 years old, of l95 Carlton ave.
nue this city, met with n horrible death
by bfing caught in the cable of an oloya.
Tor.
He WIS employed as porter in the fun
store of lsidore Weinberg at Fulton street
ana flatbusn avenue. He was sent into
tbs lasemont of the store TO brush out
some fu-s and il was while there that he
was killed.
The freight elevator runs TO the base
mont ana alongside of it IS a small room
in which is the drum on which the elova-
tor oablo winds and unwinds This room
is 30 feet from tho place whore Durham
was supposed 60 bo at work, and why he
wont into it has not yet been explained.
Tho mnn who runs the elevator in the
store started down from the top floor OF
the four story building. AS the elevator
began TO descend he heard a scream from
below in tho elevator shaft He paid nc
attention to it. and the car went down two
stories and then came to o standstill. Hf
tried in vain TO move it, but tho mnchin
cry was blocked and the car wouldn't
bulge He then climbed out of the eleva-
tor and won't to tho basement.
In the drumroom a terrible sight met
his gaze and it didn't require sec
ond glance to explain why the elevator
had stopped, for against the drum wa.
Durham, and around him was the iron
cablo of the elevator.
His distorted face was purple, his
tongue was hanging out, and his eye.
woro almost o.. of their sockets showing
something OF sho agony he had endured
while tho life was being crushed out o
him
The cable had ooiiod around his body
six times and had been wound SO tightly
that his neck, both arms both legs ant
several ribs had been broken.
it was impossible to remove tho ma
chinery one wag or the other and a cal
was finally sent 10 fire engine housl
near by. The freinen cut tho cable anu re
leased the body, which was hardly recog
nilahle as that of human being, so bad
ly was it crushed
In one hama Durham hold fur saoQue
Il IS beloved that he stepped into tn,
drumroam-f FOR what is not known-an,
that when the elevator was started tn,
sacque was caught By tho onhlo as
wound around tho drum In attempting
TO loosen it, it IS thought that his hani
was caught and ho was powerless to d
anything after that
After the body had been removed from
the drum it was viewed by Corone
| Coombs and sent homo