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Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
BOLLN AND HIS BoNDSMEN.

| committee constituting the prnci-
pal surcties on the bond of Henry BOlln
as city treasurer has petitioned the
council to withhold action for the re-
covery of the shortage until they have
| re-cXamined the treasurer'S books with
IL view to ascertaining the extent of the
drfalcation. Mr.. Bollns bondsmen in
their communication expressly decline
either to deny or to admit their liability,
but merely indicate desire for an
amicabIe settlement with the city at
some time in the indefinite future.
The question that the mayor and coun-
ell are called upon to determine Is
whether it is safe for the city longer
to defer the institution of legal pro-
ceedings on the BOlln bond There GER
tainly is no disposition to crowd the
bOndsmen nor to deprive them of any
right which they may have to re-eX-
anime the treasurers books. 1t is, how
ever. a serious question whether the
interests of the city will not suffer by
further delay. Quite n number of the
Bolln bondsmen have become insolvent
Sliltt lItt SlSHttl tllt DOiiu anu
have taken steps to put their property
beyond reach. An amicable settlement
would doubtless be preferable to
costly litigation, but lawsuit is often
the quickest way of reaching a settle
ment.
1t Is now over eight months since the
defalcatlon was made public. The city
has been compelled to borrow money
ut interest to cover the shortage, and
the embarrassment of the city treasury
must continue until the embezZled funds
are replaced, either by the bondsmen
or the taxpayers. If the bondsmen are
acting in good faith, let them tell what
they are willing to do. If they intend
to contest their liability, the sooner we
know whether the city can recover and
how much it will recover the better.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
HE CENTRAL AMERICAN coMMoTIoN

THE CENTRAL AMERICAN CONMOTION
revolutionary outbreak in any of
the states of Central America is to be
expected at any time, because revOlu-
tonary conditions are always present
in the ambitions and jenlousies of po-
litical leaders and the bitter antago-
nisms of political factions. The news
of an uprising against the president
of Nicaragua did not, therefore. cause
any surprise or create particular in
terest. He was known to be unpopular
with considerable element and at the
time of the trouble with the British gov
ernment there was strong revolution
ary feeling developed. Next it was not
conceived that the movement against
President Zelaya could have anything
more than local significance and it
was thought that like most revolutions
in Central American states, it would
not last beyond few weeks, and pos
sibly few days. with no very serious
consequences.
1t appears, however. that the Mica
ragua outbreak may be the beginning
of revolution involving most or all
of the Central American countries. The
reports indicate that the same influence
which is melting revolt in Nicaragua
is operating with like purpose in some
of the other states and that there is
imminent danger of its success. The
clerical element is said to be respon-
sible for the spirit of disorder that pre-
walls and the interesting statement Is
made that this element Is actuated by
fear of the growing popularity of the
United States in Central America. If
this is the case it is the only testimony
that has recently come from that quar-
ter that the popularity of this country
was increasing there, the presumption
having been that we had rather lost
ground in the respect and confidence
of the Central American people by our
abandonment of the reciprocity agree
ments and our refusal to interfere with
Great Britain's eXaction Of an indemnity
from Nicaragua. 1t is quite possible,
however. that there is growing senti-
meat among the people of Central
America favorable to our political in
stitutions. which the clercalS, it is easy
to understand. would regard with grave
apprehension, but this is something
they cannot stop by revolution. On the
contrary. recourse to such policy
would certainly increase the sentiment
in favor of genuine republican sys-
TEN. with the result of ultimately les
sening the power influence and privi-
leges of the clericals. The example of
the United States Is an active force
that is everywhere eXerting itself,
and especially in this hemisphere,
for the advancement of repub-
lican principles in government,
and any party in Central
America that arrays itself in opposl.
tion to this force is doomed to defeat
The commotion in Central America MAY
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

The kinetoscope people did not catch pu-
glists in action, yet they got blow in the
pOcketbook which will take $4,000 to re-
pair.
An English periodical prints an interview
with Cecil Rhodes old nurse. She remarks
plaintively that when he wanted cake he
got it,
The cause of Thursdays norther is mys-
terry to the lay mind There has been no
attempt to pull off a prize fight in the hy-
perborean regions.
A Brooklyn woman refrained from making
any unpleasant remarks when she discovered
a man under her bed She locked him in.
went out and yelled for the police.
1t is one of the ironies Of fate that ex-
Congressman Deuster of Wisconsin, who
served for two terms with distinguished
ability on the house foreign affairs committee
and contributed largely during that time to
tho foreign relations Of the government,
was compelled under the new department
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
Labor Rules GREAT britain.


The way Americans who have been pre-
dieting that Mr.. VBalfour meant free silver
coinage when ~ die referred to relieving
agricultural depression in Great Britain may
undeceive themselves. The depression is to
be relieved by the government, il at all, by
an absolute aud ,Aermane1t prohibition Of
the importation Of live animals from any
part of the world, the British colonies in
cluded. How the latter will enjoy this new
evidence of affection from "the mother
country" will not be the least interesting of
the phenomena that will appear before the
bill goes to itsadeath. Strong as the landed
interest is in Parliament, it Is not strong
ercugh to rob-the British workingman of
his cheap meat Labor rules now in
Great Britain.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
PASSING or rur u,rrALo.
determination of the Herd in the
Yellowstone rark.


The report % the secretary u the Smith.
sonian institution. Just Issued contains some
Interesting statements as to the rapid dis.
appearance of the buffalo from the yellow.
stone park. When this park was organized
II was supposed that a permanent refuge for
these animals had been secured On the
other hand. the secretary reports that the
conditions in the park are such that the
eNtc'mination OF the government herd may
be accomplished in 4 very short space OF
time. The superiLtet dent has no means at
his command for protecting them. which is
" itself sufficient inducement for the ravages
OF poaChers
Two years ago there were 200 bufalocs in
the park. The present estimate is fifty and
these are so constantly pursued that 1t is
safe to say they will all be killed within a
year. All of the other animals in the park
are properly protected and are increasing,
In view OF the fate which seems destined TO
ovcrtakc the buffalo the report recommends
that these animals, or a majority of them,
shall be transferred as soon as practicable
to the National Geological park at Wash
ington which affords room and security.
Their natural increase In the future can
be distributed by exchange with the zoolog-
iCa gardens of the various parks OF the
United States so that no large city need be
without its representatives, of the great
herds so often referred to in our early his
tory and now a memory"
Apart from the natural sentiment apper-
tanning to the preservation OF the few re-
naming representatives Of those mighty
herds which once covered this continent
considerations of economy should urge con-
gress to save this national property. The
present value OF these animals is 81 900 each,
or a total of $50,000 for the remaining fifty
in the Yellowstone. An appropriation Of
only $4,000 would save the remnant of the
herd. As the report says: "If by spending
on their transportation little more than the
expense Of shipping a few carloads OF beef
cattle these bison may be saved from de-
struction is 1t not worth while?"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Now is the time firmly to establish
the precedent that the comptroller must
every month in his report show the
bank balances of the city treasurer.
There always has been opposition to
such reports, but in the light of recent
events, and in the interest of the high
est degree of protection to the city,
such opposition must be swept aside
Publicity is one of the greatest safe
guards the taxpayers of city can de-
wise. Public sentiment demands that
every month the council and ne nee pie
shall know the exact condition of the
city funds.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Renewed clamor for the location of a
city market PLACE has been heard. 1t
simply emphasizes the great need of a
market house, conducted under strict
regulations prescribed by the city. The
market gardeners are now asking that
Il portion of lower Capitol avenue be
defined as Il market place and that
they be protected in their rights therein
There Is no good reason why they
should not be granted the privilege.
Property owners, of course, are willing.
while the people will be largely bene-
flied by the establishment of market
conducted gnder municipal regulation
and supervision. =
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Senator Cullom has had his nomina-
tion and election to the presidency fore
told by a spirit medium. Now all that
Is necessary to make the prediction
requisite number of votes in the con-
ventioD and follow this up with ma
jority of the votes cast for president by
members of the electoral college. Per
haps the spirits can help him in this
by hypnotizing the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
democrats of

The silvM democrats of this state
seek to patch-up their differences with
the administration wing of the party
vides them shall be submitted TO party
primaries for settlement While this
may be a fair proposition in every
sense there Is no likelihood that 1t will
be accepted. The Mortonians have rca-
son to feel quite sure of recognition at
the national convention. and they will
have much to lose and nothing to gain
by submitting the silver question to the
party this spring. Moreover, Nebraska
may have an aspirant for presidential
honors, which Is another reason why
the contending factions will prefer to
carry their fight to Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
Reckless Buster.

Deplorable and mischieyous as is such
reckless talk on the floor Of the United
States senate, II may at least serve the use
full purpose of exposing the real jingo pur-
pose at the bottom of this beligerency bust
ness. That there is strong popular sym
pathy in this country for the Cuban cause
is well known. But the course Of the gov
ernment is to be determined not by popular
sympathy, but by recognized principles Of
international conduct and considerations Of
national welfare. Every one who under
stands the subject knows that the grant Of
belligerent rights can do Cuba practically
no good and can only expose the United
States to possible consequences OF the grav-
est character. 1t is a matter In which the
government should at least go slow. and, as
Senator Hoar well says. know what 1t is
about"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Down in Kansas City Council 81 OF
the A. l.. A. order has just passed a
series of resolutions denouncing the
manipulation of the organization by
the advisory council in that city and
has given certified copies of the rcsolu-
tions to the press with the request that
they be published verbatim. Is this
not violation of the injunction of Sc
crecy that is supposed to cover the pro
ceedings of all A. L. A. councils? Did
not Omaha Council No. II get into
trouble by very similar action? The
trial of the big five suspended by the
Nebraska state president during the
winter of 1892 might lie an interesting
precedent for the Kansas City friends
Just now.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
boundary Papers About Ready.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27-Senor Andrade
the Venezuelan minister here has received
word from Caracas that the commission ap-
pointed by the Venezuelan government to
collect all Of the evidence obtainabe in
that country relative to the boundary line
for the use of the American commission, is
making rapid progress with its work, and
expects to be able to forward the matter to
Washington by the next mail steamer. The
British case is expected to reach here even
before the Venezuelan side, and it has been
actually submitted to Parliament in the
form of a dummy. which will be replaced
in the course of the next few days by the
full papers in the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Proposals will soon be invited by the
government for Indian supplies. Omaha
manufacturers and meat packers ought
to be able to carry off the bulk of these
contracts, because the item of trans
portation will not prevent them from
bidding low figures on the supplies
which the government must buy. Omaha
as a great distributing center is in posi-
ton to furnish these supplies through
out the west, and the advantage of To-
cation ought to be taken into account
by the government in locating the In
dian supply depot for which Congress
man Mercer is so zealously working.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

worrying over a proposed new income
tax law which threatens to weaken the
support of the government, if not to
disrupt the ministry. The American
congress tussled with the income tax
two years ago and has been relieved of
further consideration of that topic by
an accommodating decision of the SUI
preme court. If the French deputies
therefore want to save themselves much
time and trouble they should get the
back files of the debates had over the
income tax in our house of representa-
tives and senate and draw on them
freely for material for their own ora
torical exhibit
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

We see that some of the Mckinley
enthusiasts In Ohio propose to resort
to the endless letter chain in promo
tion Of his candidacy. Which reminds us
that our amiable down-hill contemporary
once started an endless letter chain to
gather In 10-cent pieces in aid of the
drOuth sufferers some two years ago.
So far nothing has ever been heard of
the results. Inquiries on this score,
however. we presume will be taken as
altogether de trop.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Acting secre-
tary of the Interior Simms today requested
the attorney general to bring suit to recover
title to 6S,647 acres of land erroneousy
certified to the state of Michigan. These
lands were granted by the act of March
8, 1860, to aid the construction of harbor
and ship canal to connect Lake Superior
ana Portage lake, and the department holds
mat they were designated as mineral lands
before the passage of that act
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
The Artillery Trust.
philn lalnbia ParnrI

Several of the largest concerns that
manufacture ordnance have got together and
formed the American Ordnance company
which. of course, will lose little time in get
ting the range of the treasury. With
heaven on the side Of the heavy artillery,
and nothing against 1t but the Quaker gun
known as Sherman's antitrust law. 1t is not
difficult to forecast the result Of such a one
sided contest The United States govern
ment is the only consumer Of these wares
in this country, and as 1t has failed to
protect itself from the coils of the anaconda
1t may expect to be squeezed-for a while
at least, OTC
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
"THEY SAY"
Philadelphia Times.

Philadelphia Times.
Who are those persons they"
Who shamefully portray
A neighbor's failings:
Who fear the light of day
To shine on what they say"
At gossips' railings?
Who are those unknown they"
Whose evil eyes survey
The truth begrudging:
Who gloat at scandals bray
And ISLANDERS that "they say"
While brother judging?
Can honest voices pray
For guidance in ChristS way
At Sunday meetings.:
Then His sweet words betray
With idle things they say"
At weekday greetings?
A good name stained some day
May shine again, / say
Despite false witness:
And then perhaps He may
Unmask these towards they"
And judge with fitness.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Pressure Is being brought upon the
council to have the tabulated statement
of city bank deposits omitted from the
monthly report of the comptroller. The
comptroller gave the figures in his re-
port for January, but omitted them
from his report for February and asked
for instructions from the council. Why
the comptroller should take this course
is not apparent, What he should have
done was to have included the state
ment of bank deposits and to have noti-
fled the council that he would continue
to include it until otherwise instructed.
The comptroller has yet time to reverse
ais procedure.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Fire insurance agents do not deny
that insurance rates are higher in
Omaha than in other cities similarly
situated. But they will not take steps
to reduce the rates so long as our busi-
ness men and property owners put up
with the present excessive burdens.
Grumbling without acting will not
bring the rates down.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

The beauties Of the arrangement by
which the names of two candidates for
supreme judge were put on the official
ballot i'm this state last fall with the
designation democrat are just beginning
to be appreciated, and will be all the
more admired as the campaign within
the democratic ranks progresses.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Senator Teller may have been the
author of the financial plank in the last
republican national platform. His au-
thorship does not in the least detract
from its soundness on the money ques-
ton. If he wrote it it ought to have
been satisfactory to all of the silver
men, and they ought to be satisfied
again If it is reattirmed by the coming
republican national convention at st.
Tnuic
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
The Nicnrngun Canal.

The true interests of the United States
imperatively forbid spadeful of earth ever
being turned to dig any interoceanic canal
which in the hands of England or any foreign
power might enable hostile fleets and armies
to combine at will and threaten at pleasure
any points on the Atlantic or Pacific coast
and thus more than neutralize the advantage
the United States at present enjoys of in
terror lines of communication.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Tho Retail Dealers association has
taken up the matter of fire insurance
rates, a subject which is of paramount
Importance to every retail merchant and
property owner in the city. If the as
sociation shall bring about a reduc-
ton of excessive premium rates that
action alone will more than justify its
existence and give it both moral and
numerical strength.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

The ice in the Missouri river along
the Nebraska border has begun break
than for many years past. Only another
evidence of heat being generated by
the presidential politics that is warm
Ing up the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

No one who glances over the Con
'grcssional Record for the past few
weeks. in fact for the entire session of
congress. will deny to Senator Allen
the leadership of the populist party in
the senate. Senator Allen is making
himself both heard and felt in our ma
tional legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

There seems to be some opposition to Sec
retary Morton in congress because he has
stopped the silly practice of presenting garden
seeds to members Of the two houses The
opposition is more silly than the practice.
II the secretary could find means to abolish
the Department of Agriculture altogether he
would do mighty service to the country
and prove that he is the stuff to make
president Of
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

! Philadelphia Record: Tommy-Pcp, what's
the definition of harmony?
| Tommy's Pop-Harmony, my boy, is
| NEUROLOGICAL condition of affairs always in-
sisted upon by political party about to get
| licked
chicag9 Tribune 1T looks noWI said the b
been blamed nigh pulled off the earth
well-bred dog you have, isn't it?"
well brcdP He is so well bred that ho
trousers instead of pants
Chicago Record: Beverly, I'm n, getting up
to talk English
the he = poll III tax, john" asked Mrs, rs cawker
One dollar" replied Mr.. Cawker.
"When women get the ballot we shall
mark it down to so cents"
Cincinnati Tribune: Bobbie-Popper. don't
hard and fast mean unswerving?
Mr.. Eerry,usualiy it does; ,l but L have
who wobbled all over the sidewalk.
Washington, Star: Does bicycle. cost
much?"' asked the inauisitive man..
No" was the reply. "A bicycle repre-
brake and bell and lantern and accident In
surance and other incidentals are the things
that compel you to save up your money
Chicago Tribune: We don't seem to have
No X sh his the sGek
are not wearing thirteens now. anyhow.
Won't No. II do just as well?"
II think not" stitiiy answered the young
man on the outside of the counter. Il may
have a little neck, but l am not clam
Cincinnati Enquirer: First Juryman-Ill
be doggone If 1 kin quite swaller Wind
workse's Temporary insanity" plea. don't
believe there is such thing.
Second Juryman-Well. l believe they is.
/ don't see whatever else could of indooced
me to pull out my last nickel's worth of to-
bacco in this here jury room.
indianapolis Journal: when you say I
do not love you as much as | did," explained
the young husband; you do me an Injustice.
You must remember, my dear, that the
amount of love | used to condense into a
nce-a-week visit now has to do for tue
whole seven days.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

FIX Governor Boes insists that he
must be counted out for the contest
for honors at the democratic national
convention. The Iowa statesman is too
shrcwd to go chasing after shadow
that he knows contains no substance.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
Another big convention is booked for

Another big convention is booked for
Omaha. 1t is the eighth annual ma
tional convention of the Christian
Union societies of the United Presby-
terian church, Local authorities prom
ise that 5000 delegates will attend the
session here on the 10th of August. If
this be true, 1t will be the greatest event
Of the kind in the history of the city
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28
Far Fetched, Dontchcr,Spow

New York Journal.
What? Mr.. Bull going to leave Egypt Just
to please his old friend, Johnny Crapaud?
Evidently that lis a promise with a string
tO n
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

and will require extensive preparations
FOR entertainment of guests. 1t goes
without scxng that Omaha will again
prove TO fully equal to the occa-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION
George b. Tzschuct secretary of The Bee Fub"
fishing company being duly sworn. says that THE
actual number OF fun and complete copies OF INC
Daily Morning Evening and sunday Bec printed
during the month OF january, 1896 was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

not attain the proportions OF a general
revolution, but there are indications
that the situation there will become
intprastiuy
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Less deductions for unsold and returned o,
copies o'EV'
Net snles ....,,.,,................5G3 5G3. 6i2
Daily nycr, gr Observation-Disclosures. IS ls9
GEORGE II. TZSCHtCk.
Sworn to before me ami subscribed IN my
presence this Cd day of February, 1896
(Sesl) ~ p. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Harper's Bazaar: what Is the amount of
the poll tax, john asked Mrs Cawker.
"One dollar" replied Mr. Cawker.
"When we women get the ballot we shall
mark it down to 80 cents"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Chicago Record: Beverly. I'm getting up
a French class; won't you john"
French? Why, man. L can hardly afford
to talk English"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Indianapolis Journal: THAT is a pretty
weli-bred dog you have, isn't it?"
well bred? He is so well bred that no
trousers instead of pants.' -
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Chicago Tribune; ut looks now, said the
been blamed nigh pulled off the earth"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-28

Cincinnati Tribune Bobbie-Popper. don't
hard and fast mean unswerving?
Mr. Ferry-Usually 1t does; but 1 have
seen fellows who We're both hard and fast
who wobbled all over the sidewalk