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Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Lincoln's birthday is a legal holiday
In Illinois. So far as we know this is
the only state in which the day has been
thus designated. 1t is hint, how
ever, at the possibilities of the legal
holiday.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13
A Tip for Iowa Lawmakers.
Globe Democrat

Conceding that prohibition is impossible
and this fact has been demonstrated to the
satisfaction Of all intelligent and unpreju-
diced people-the next best thing, unques-
tionably, is the high license plan which pre-
walls in many of the states. That plan not
only provides revenue. but it also places
salutary restrictions upon the traffic, and is
more conducive than any other to the pro-
lection of society against the evils of in
TEN mnRrdnnp
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

The World-Herald is calling on the
governor to enforce the state law
against prize fighting. But no one has
heard the World Herald calling on the
governor or on any one else to enforce
the state law requiring the city boiler
inspector to be duly licensed steam
engineer or boilermaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Good for Iowa. 1t is the first state
to officially endorse the Transmississippi
exposition. Iowa deserves credit for its
prompt support Of this project and it
will be accorded full credit.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Now that the new supply agent for
the penitentiary appointed by the State
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
has accepted the position let us see
whether we cannot have strictly bust
ness management of the states prison
and an end to all contention and
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

fierce though sllvcr-colered fame. There is
no way Of putting that Gre out. 1t viii
burn down 20 the entipodes. aud Hon. VIII
liam Jcni'nes Bryan will follow his own
persuasive voice through The fiery tunnel
SO created to The other face II the earth
lIc will bo talking l6 to to the unhappy
Hottontots hy 1927. IL his bark sinks. It's
10 another sna. anl VIII sllNar nne
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13
SpiCED REMARKS.

|
| Argonaut: There was once professor
| who, being asked what h. knew upon a
| certain subject, replied; Nothing; l have
| not even loctuTcd on it,
New York Herald: Mrs. Parkwest-Dd
the nshman cali today, Norah?
Norah Newcook-Yis'm.
| Mrs. Parkwest-Had he frogs legs?
Norah Ncwcook-Sure. how could OF tell,
| MN? He had on pants an long ulster
| of us all. says the Mauayunk Philosopher;
: ut makes many an honest man descend
| to politics, and 1t keeps many a tramp
| from working"
Washington Star: "Yoh KANT put no
'pendpnce on de show folks make" said
ira hab de bgges' fiddle but he ain do
ieiler dat sets de step foh de res oh dc
ihs' menus
,,,,oro,,, r..-,- ar. - ~. ~,
49, iinuiainapoiis i ~; Journal; II, was 81. Paul
~ 40 ~, "ustSvu ,,,, a,,,lo.ng 10 take mt'ie wine
'hS ne, prohiipitiohist p,1iii! boarder A., ~,
-. 'hi"N IL was answered MRS. Eash-
e'10uii; '1ui;,,, NJ ,,on,x &, ., A., .,,
90 ~. ~ i.' ~ Mouusr i, LOOK the steamsnip
par
,,.,. -, -, ,,,-
:, DetoI fTee hress; MY, Dlcycle mas
I oIIen ihJureu Ill the Wihappe, said Glider
what on earth is bicycles windppe?'
asked Ilillnghast.
Inc very part that Is on earth, the
pneumatic TUBE.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Another explanation Of the raise in
the price of wire nails is that the trust
is anticipating an increased demand for
the purpose of mailing campaign lies.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

The snow arrived just in time to
stamp the Grand Army of the Republic
meeting in progress in this city as the
winter cncampment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

The CoXey idea of a living petition
seems to be the latest fad with the
local unemployed In Omaha the coun-
Gil takes the place of congress as the
objective point.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13


The extent to which the railroads got
their fingers into the Iowa code com
mission pie is shown by the discovery
that under the revised code all the
bridges crossing the Mississippi and
Missouri in that state would be taxed
as part of the mileage instead of sep
alately, as now required. If there was
any other obscure point in the code
which could be twisted to their favor
the railroads may be relied upon to
have ut least attempted to have it so
modified. 1t is furthermore safe to say
that there are doubtless many changes
in the new Iowa code for the benefit of
the railroads that will not come to light
until after it is enacted into law and
put into force.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

The first delegates selected from Texas
are instructed for Reed. The big man
and the big state apparently have an
affinity for one another.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Was 1t accident or design that the
trainers Of the constitution made each
presidential campaign fall in leap year?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13
The Innocent wolves.


If Lord Salisbury believes the sultan's rep
reoentations he probably believes also that
measures should be taken to prevent the
cruel and bloodthirsty sheep from preyiug en-
the innocent and helpless wolves
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

We have been waiting impatiently for
the letter that procaims that Mr.
Cleveland prefers domestic quietude to
continuation of presidential publicity.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

1t must be confessed that the queens
speech has the advantage of brevity
over the presidents message.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Even the Nebraska prohibitionlsts are
willing to sacrifice one of their number
ON the altar Of the presidential nomina-
ton
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Omaha today harbors at least two eN.
governors and no one knows how many
embryo governors.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

FOR the Advancement of its cause. The
monetary STANDARD will not he changed
or lowered. 80 ,bot ms IN this tberc is
no good rGns6n Tor apprehension. The
only things therefore. that is required to
fully restore confidence and inauguratc
an era of Industrial activity and general
prosperity is The return TO an economic
policy that viii give greater security to
our industries. against foreign competi-
ton, and finnish ample revenue for
meeting the expenditures of the govern
ment. With this attained there will be
profitable employment for all the CAPT
tai in the country and more, and then
there may be considered at leisure what
changes in our financial system new con-
ditions demand or render expedient
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Washington Star: "Yoh KANT put no
Uncle Eben. DE bass-payer in de orches-
ira hab de bgges fiddle. but he ain de
feller dat sets de step foh de res oh de
ms 'ments,"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Philadelphia Record: pride makes fools
of us al, ;" says the Manayunk Philosopher;
ut makes many an honest man descend
to politics and 1t keeps many a tramp
from working"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13
TrRMs OF sUBscllTpTIoN.

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South Omaha. Singer Blk, Corner and 18th SITS.
Council Buns. ~ Pearl Street.
Chicago Office. 317 Chamber OF Commerce.
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All communications relating TO news and edi-
torial matter should be addIegscd To the Editor.
BUSINESS LETTERS:
All business letters and tcmlttsnces should be
addressed TO The Zee Publishing Company.
Omaha. Drafts checks and postollice orders 10
be made payable TO the order Of the company.
THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Argonaut: There was once q professor
who, being asked what h knew upon a
certain subject replied; Nothing; l have
not even lecturcd on It,"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

New York Herald: Mrs. Parkwest
the iishman cali today, Norah?
Norah NewCook-lis SIM.
Mrs. Parkwest-Had he frogs legs?
Norah Neweook-Sure. how could oi tell,
MN? He had on pants an long ulster.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-13

Indianapolis Journal: at was st. Paul
who advised Timothy to take a little wine
for his stomach's sake. wasn't it?' asked
the prohibtionist boarder.
II think 1t was,' answered Mrs. Hash
croft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04
Rev. DR.. J. c. Stockbridge Dead.

Rev. John G. Stock bridge, ID. d., OF 81
Benefit street, died yesterday afternoon
OF pneumonia and heart failure, after an
illness lasting less than q week. He was
born in Yarmouth, Me-, June IA, 1918 and
was educated in Yarmouth Academy,
Bowdoin College and Brown University,
graduating from the last named in 1898.
He taught school, had charge OF the
Young Ladies' Seminary In Warren and
then entervs the Newton Theological
Seminary. RE preached at Waterville. Me. +.
ana Woburn, Mass, and then came to the
First Baptist Church, Providence. Next
he assumed the pastorate of the Charles
Street Church, Boston, and in 1867, for
ten years, controlled the young lad les
private school on Benefit street. He leaves
a widow, two daughters and one son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04
FIELDING A SECEDER.
Salvation Army Brigadier Will Join
the Volunteers.

CHICAGO, April 4.-Edward Fielding,
brigadier general in command OF the
northwest division of the Salvation Arm,s
has resigned his commission and Will
join Ballington Booths Volunteers. The
majority OF his staff officers go with hin
and the blow Is conceded TO be the most
severe which has been suffered py the sat.
vation Army since the withdrawal OF
Commander and Mrs. Booth. Brjgadier
Fielding's wide personal influence, which
ex te nds all the way 10 the Pacifc Coast,
will now be exerted in behalf OF the new
organization, and 1t is predicted that the
news of his resignation will create a tre-
mendous defetcion in the ranks OF the
army.
army with Fielding, the particulars OF
the resignation were learned. "Brigadier
Fielding sent in his resignation to Com
missioner Booth-Tucker by mail Thurs
day afternoon" said he, land also cabled
the intelligence to General Booth In Lon
den. Ensign Duncan Lieutenant Gallo
way, and, OF course, Mrs. Fielding, have
also resigned. The brigadier has been
anxious to keep the matter secret for a
few days and has carefully avoided head
quarters.
1t is said that the resignation OF the
brigadier has been expected by the saliva
tion Army commissioners, and that IL
was for this reason Eva Booth made her
flying trip to Chicago. Officers at head
quarters last night admitted that Com
missioner Eva spent the greater part OF
her time during her stay here In endeav-
oripg to make tn brigadier commit
himself to the old army. ii was also said
that the brigadier, while extremely cour-
teous, informed Miss Booth that the de-
posed commander was one OF his warmest
friends and that before he committed
himself TO either party he preferred to
wait until he heard both sides of the
question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

European politics turn rapidly on the
African pivot. England's interests all
over the world are complicated with those
OF many other nations only in the great
Dark Continent where France in Egypt,
Italy in Abyssinia and Germany in the
Transyasl are all keeping their eye on the
omniverous British lion. Today Great
Britain and Germany which few short
weeks ago, were making faces at one
another in Boerland, are friendly and
passiveIy united by reason OF the Italian
complications in Abyssinia and the inter
ests OF the Triple Alliance for the sup
port of one another. The Car OF all the
RussIas has sent his compliments and
decoration to the victorious King of tho
Abyssinians, while Great Britain has
stepped in as an indirect ally of Italy
against the mighty MENELIK.
The Abyssinians are nomInally Chris
tian people-but they are Africans and
their supremacy affects European inter-
ests in Northeastern Africa. Moreover,
the Soudanese, inspired by the success OF
MENEIIK, have risen TO further threaten,
not only the Italians, but Egypt; and
Great Britain, the actual, IL not nominal,
ruler OF Egypt, has entered the field to
hold the Soudanese in check, move
ment the result OF which is not only
the protection of her Egyptian prop
erty, but the saving Of the Italian
forces who would likely be annihilated
should the Mahdists Join with the
triumphant Abyssinians. The interest
that France has In this proceeding is due
to the fact that Great Britain proposes to
defray the expenses of the Soudan expe-
dition from what is known as the Egyp-
tian Fund, fund that is in trust and
only to be used by the consent OF certain
other powers. To the proposed DISPOSE
tion of the fund, Germany and Austria
have assented, and France and Russia
see in this the strong combination of the
Triple Alliance aided by Great Britain
for the protection of Italy, one of the al
lied nations.
France has interests in Egypt, too, THAT
any enlargement of British prestige
threatens, and IL is not a bit unlikely
that Great Britain is not only moved to
proceed by Itsly's needs andthe necessity
for protecting her Egyptian possessions,
but will aim by the campaign to make
herself more solid than ever in
northeastern Africa and further de-
velop an apparent intention to bring
under her rule the whole eastern coast
from Egypt to the Cape Colony. in a
word Great Britain is, so far, not likely
to Withdraw from Egypt as was intimated
she would do not many months back.
France and Russia, with the alliance
OF the unspeakable Turk, are thus brought
into direct conflict, OF opinion, at least,
with Germany, Austria and Italy, the
Triple Alliance that is for the time be-
come, with Great Britain, Quadruple
Alliance. The latter alliance, however,
is not likely to be permanent, for Ger
many, aerself, has interests qaite as much
as France has that run againt those Of
Great Britain in the Dark Continent. AS
for France and Russia they can hardly
interfere aggressively in the suituation
controlled as it is by the three rival con-
tinental powers and mighty Britain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04
Silver and Dresden Seals.
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Arbor Day Proclamation by His Excel
iency, Charles Warren Lippitt,
Governor.

IN accordance with law. l. Charles Warren
Lippitt. Governor Of the state of hhode Island
and Providence Plantations, hereby appoint
FRIDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, A. ID.
1885, as AkbOR DAY.
The rapid destruction of forests throughout
the tbichly settled portions of the country
has called attention to the necessity Of en-
couraaing the planting Of trees and shrubs
On the day named. as far IA may he consist
ent with their other duties, urge citizens
generally to Join In efforts 10 renew n portion
OF the forests which formerly existed in this
neighborhood To protect the country from
drouRhts, TO embellish the surroundings OF
DWELLINGS with beautiful natural objects, and
60 shield from the direct ray Of the sun, de-
maDd the development Of that natural shade.
only TO he had by The growth OF trees suitable
60 the climate. To this end call the atten-
tion OF the people OF tho state to this day,
that IL may be properly observed.
In testimony whereof. have horeuhto set my
hand and caused the seal of the state to
be affixed ne Providepce. this third day of
April. in the year of our Lord one thou-
sand eight hundred ard ninety six, Of the
founding of the State tho two hundred
and sixtieth. and Of Independence, she
one hundred and twentieth.
(Ls.) CHARLES WARREN LIPPITT.
BY tho Governor.
CHARLES p. BENNETT,
Secretary OF State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04
A FORGER RUN DOWN.
George M. Clark Will Re Brought Back
From Msxicc.

PIERRE, s. D., April 4.-George M.
Clark, the Grand county forger, who
fed few months ago, $4,000 short, is
now on ranch near Vera Cruz, Mexico,
Clark in under surveillance by detective
and escape from arrest ID impossible, and
his family, a wife and one child, are
with him. Owing TO this, detection was
easy. Sheriff Williams sailed from New
York city for Vera Cruz on March 81,
and upon his arrival Clark will be turneu
ton having requested Ciark's arrest by
wire March 80. Clark forged county war
rants on Day, Roberts, Grant and other
counties, and sold them to James n.
Brown n Company bankers of New York
city who hunted him down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

THE French bill, in New York State,
Just signed by Governor MORTON, provides
that no piece Of sculpture or work of art
can be erected by Now York city without
the approval OF the Mayor, the president
of the Aldermen and the presidents of the
National Sculpture society and the Mu-
nicipal Art Society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04
IN fnonor OF Amnricana

WASHINGTON, April 4.--President Crospo
Of Venezuela has taken another step to-
ward the conspicuous honoring of Ameri.
can citizens by Issuing decree directing
the erection OF q bronze column in honor
of number OF the citizens OF the United
States who nided Venezuela in the first
struggle for Independence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

LONDON, April i.-The Daily News has
column article criticising the methods "
Venezuela regarding the boundary claim.
and asking Where IL the vonczuola J >.
ply 90 the British blue book Where =
the evidence of most incontestable law re.
ferred 10 in Senor Roja's dispatch 10 Lord
Aberdeen Of February. 1851
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04
Aprn sieIel,Inr.

PORTLAND, Ne, April i-Therc was n
heavy fall of snow all over this state
Thursday night and outside Of the cities
wheels have given way to slcighs. In
upper Oxford county nearly n foot OF snow
fell on level. aud the roa "a were consider
ably blocEf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

By just about generation from now
Tis to be expected that a race OF electors
will have grown up that may again put
faith in Democratic promises. But no
sooner than that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

HARVARD has added the Russian lam
guage to her list OF courses i'm French.
German. Spanish, Italian, Latin, Greek,
hebrew, Assyrian, Arabic, Ethiopic.
Ph@nician, sanskrit and Pail. Harvard
;s the leading American university in
everything but the athletic deparSmeut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

A Campaign of education" is hardly
necessary. The CLEVELAND administra-
ion answers all the purposes to an intel
ligent people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

The little filibustering cruisers seem
to find no difficulty in breaking through
the Spanish Armada that guards the
Gu ban coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

Ex-President HARRISON will defer com
sideration OF the Presidential nomination
until after the wedding tour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

ADMINISTRATION newspapers are ex-
pressing surprise that though the "gold
reserve is maintained" business is not
booming.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

Mr.. MARX HANNA deprecates the fac
tional contest that would follow the or
ganization of MCKINLEY Club in Iowa,
and is prepared to assure the Iowans
that there viii be no ALLISON Club in
Ohio
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

THE pen Is mightier than the sword
except when 1t is used by General wEY-
LEa to pen General MAoEo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

REPUBLICANS are only waiting to find
out which one is nominated to vote for
that one heartily and unanimously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

o8G
Our friends, the McKINLEYrEs, are
said ia. be feeling SO sure that they have
begun looking around for somebody to
accept the vice-presidency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

EXPLANATIONS are not so much In or
der with the State Democracy as obituary
observations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

Eev. de. lnuiia- N. AUIlsun, Tor mo a
than qnartcr ot century rector Of 1riu
ity Proicstani Epi copal church In Wash.
ington, Is dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

THE BooTH-TucKERs appear to be
about tuckered out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

IT is said that President CLEVELAND
has taken fancy to whistling. Probably
to keep his courage up. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

IT is stin little chilly on the base ball
bleachers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

RuopE Islands "opening gun" was
whole broscside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

AS went Rhode Island so will go the
country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

THE Easter bonnet is promised, rain or
shine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04
to be found in Rhode Island.
Handsome Easter Souvenir given away with every pu
Boys Department this week.

Easter Souvenir with purchase MADE In
Boys Department this week.
We sell the BEST the RELIABLE up-to-dae CLOTH
country. The demand the BEST increases
fair,
square honest dealing afford dabb in merchandise that
$3.50 $3.50 $1,000 $I2oo $I5 $500,
$4,000 $22.5O, $25 to SIS
SPRING OVERCOATS to $5oo and all the way between
matters not the price, every sun or oVeom nn nne al o
ASKED samples windows Just keep friends
CASH is the lever used by the
all times of forced sales where HONEST
interest of OUR CUSTOMERS
under no circumstances can any concern 10 give Siei n"e W
dollars worth Clothing offer for sale
particular at the LOWEST
POSSIBLE PRICES In buying you DIRECT FROM
THE MANUFA profit
sold by us of manufactures therefore read see
guarantee talking about Space
Department. Here few special things we would call attention
to in Clothing:
COMBLNA TION KNEE PANT SUITS wool
and $500 The suit alone worth $500 We
give complete pair and golf the entire outfit for
large variety fancy
Do buy
suit a aLwool Sizes
KNEE so solid Cashmere
and knee warranted not rip only cents pair Ses5 to
Suits Boys Children all from the little tot of
All bright
date Styles prices from ST. $500 $3.50 $500
$3.50 $500 $3.50
showing greatest Novelties Juvenile
Many styles absolutely controlled by Providence and Pawuket for
the Newest Brightest desirable Boys and Crens Clothing popular
prices Visit Boys Department ~
BICYCLE CLOTHING. LEAD
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UNSTABLE PANTS made in the United States where rubber used
PATENTED Controlled here acknowledged by professionals
Call
Prices Suits $3.50 $1,000 $500 Odd
Pants $Ez5 $500 pair GOLF CAPS match Special induce
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ADVERTISE OR SAY reliable clothing
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

WHAT lovely April-no. March weather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-04

Lord woiseley intends 10 greatly inn
prove the arms and equipment of the vol
unteers. Better quarters In many cases,
will also he assigned 10 the men, their
work at the target will be greatly encour-
aged, and, In short, all possible will be
done 10 encourage them in their maneu-
vers, which, in the future, 1t is hoped,
will be more I'm the nature of practical
tests Of their powers as soldiers than Of
the capacity to enjoy picnics as has been
the case in the past.