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Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

The imitation cheese bill is not to
go through the senate without over
coming considerable opposition.
There are probably just as many imita-
tion statesmen in the senate as in the
house, but the rules of that body make
il little more difficult for the passage
of imitation legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
A Seeding BIundcr.

New York Mail and Express.
secretary Morton's justly celebrated free
seed bureau is about to be subjected to the
searchlight Of congressional investigation
the need OF which has been evident for some
time One of the charges against the con-
cern is that some shady tricks were prac-
ticed In the purchase of supplies, and there
are vague ntimations that Mr.. Morton has
been sending out Connecticut onion sets and
palming them off as lily bulbs
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Alfalfa culture seems to be gaining
strong foothold with Nebraska farm
ers. Nebraska farmers realize the ne
cessity of dversifying crops so that
their entire fortune is not made de-
pendent upon the success of single
crop. 1t will not be long before nearly
every farmer in the state will put in
at least Il few acres of alfalfa.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

A German duke travelling In the vi
cinity of Rome has been held up by
Italian brigands This, we suppose is
simply retaliation in remembrance of
ancient times, when the German dukes
came down to Italy and held up Rome
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

The name of exSecretary OF the Navy
Benjamin i. Tracy of New York is
among the latest that is mentioned as
possible preference of Major Nc
Kinley for the second place on the re-
publican national ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

The coming presidential campaign
promises to be productive of more
unique campaign novelties than any of
its predecessors, if the number that
have already been projected on the
public is any index of what is to come
after the nominations are made.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

It's poor day when the business
forecasterS cannot find some excuse for
an unsatisfactory condition of trade.
If 1t is not bad legislation already
enacted it is the prospect of changes in
the law. The legislation of the country
must always have at least part of
the responsibility
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Colonel Ingersoll says that he is
going about the country lecturing in
order to put out the fires of hell. We
cant for the life of us imagine why
the colonel should have come to
Omaha then
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Coils T. Huntington does not want
congress to adjourn until after it shall
cific railroad debt funding scheme. II
would be hard on Huntington to make
him maintain his expensive railroad
lobby another session or two.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

The dispute as TO whether ex-Presi-
dent Harrson's letter declining to per-
nit the use of his name in connection
with the presidential nomination was
more to the advantage of Mckinley or
more to the advantage of the aspirants
sidered definitely settled.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Henry BOlln, June Is, 1851 cannot
survive the disgrace of exposure. "
World-Herald. June 20, 1S95-."Mr.
Bolln Is honest" Jury of twelve sworn
men, May .. 1S9G-"Mr. Bolln is guilty" !"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

thcir conditions. immigration has been
far below the average during the pres.
cnt democratic administration. Re.
store republican control Of the govern
nScnt and prosperity and increased
immigration will follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Before congress adiourns 1t should
give evidence of its economical tcnden-
cics by enacting Congressman Mercers
bill to revise the present system of
compiling the returns of the electoral
vote. According to existing law, these
returns are carried to Washington by
messengers from the capital of each
state at an expense altogether incom-
mensurate with the service. Mr.. Mer-
Ger proposes TO have these messengers
abolished and the returns forwarded
to Washington in triplicate by mail
and express Mt a comparatively nom
inal cost. But rs Mr.. Mercer's bill
would deprive Il great many friends
Of the congressman of nice little
junkct to the national capital at the
public expense it will not be surpris
ing if it is crowded out for want of
time to consider it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

The question that Is agitating the
minds of several Missouri statesmen
Just now is, VIII st. Louis get its
moneys worth out of the republican
convention?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

The preliminary hearing of two al
legged fish pirates up in Burt county,
with the result of binding them over to
the district court for trial for violating
the fish laws of the state, ought to
awaken new interest among local
sportsmen in the enforcement of the
statutes enacted for the protection of
our fish and game. These statutes are
sufficiently liberal for all who have the
true spirit of the sport, but unless they
are obcyed the season might as well be
declared open all the year round. A
few prosecutions under the law espc
ciully if they lead to a conviction now
and then, ought to have salutary eff
feet upon the so-called pirates. This is
a subject which has been repeatedly
agitated. If the sportsmen who have
been insisting upon adequate protec-
ton to our fish and game will back up
the public authorities, they can sub
stantially accomplish the object they
have been seeking.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

European immigrants flock to the
United States only at such times as
they think they will be able to better
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

April may be the tree planters month
but May is the Corn-plantcr's month
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Total .5i4 1sp
Less deductions for unsnld and returned
copies CLOS
Nct snl"s. 53S OILS
Net daily average. II a3t
GEORGE II. TZSCHUCK
sworn 20 before and subscribed in my
presence this lst dav Of May 1896
'oeai) N =. FELL, Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
sTATEMENT or cInct,t,ArIoN

George y. Tzschucl secretary OF The Bee pub.
nshlhg company being duly sworn, says that the
nctual number Of fun and complete copies Of the
Daliy, Morning Evening and sunday Bee printed
duIInE ihe month Of Anril l.aG l.II..M.. !.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Chicago Record: Your wife seems anx-
ious TO be up to date, Tugby."
"ITp TO date? She's way ahead; she's got
a lot of trouble borrowed for year after
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

Detroit Free Press: Are they contem-
plating wedock?" ~
Il think 50. He gave her gold BRACE
let with paddock and he carries the Key
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

London Pick Me-Up: The Bishop (to young
widow)-My sister, | dare say you tind
comfort in the thought that you made your
husband happy while he lived
Young Widow-Yes Poor Jack was Ill
heaven till he died.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
DOMESTIC IDSLS.

Harpor's Bazar: THE giraffe has tongue
eighteen inches long" said Mrs. Gairill.
Mr., Garrin who had had a long curtain
lecture the night before.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
SHORT TALKS ON ADVERTISING.

A Washington piano house is just now using considerable space in the local papers to advertise voting contest. The most popular school teacher in Washington is to be pre- scented with a free trip to Europe, lasting thirty days. Ticket to cover all transportation charges, hotel bills, carriage drives, etc, from Washington to Europe and back again.
 This may be q very good scheme, but we doubtit. It is hardly what we would call legitimate advertis- ing. A trip to Europe and the most popular school teacher have nothing to do with the desirability of the pianos. It will be talked about more or less, and in so much, is advertis- ing, but we doubt very much if if will result in any great good. We would very much rather take the money that this trip costs and use it in straight newspaper advertising.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28

work which should have been done first and which should have beenemore than completed for tho sum spent on the navy, while the navy is left without the protection of harbor defense which should have preceded it's construction It is to be hoped that the British war officers and admiralty have not the plans in detail of our partially con structed torpedo system. There is little else in our preparation, or nonprepara- tion, for war that they do not under stand, There is no danger of exposing our weak points. They are too we'll known"
 Speaking again of the navy. the sen ator said that brief comparison taken from the last report of the secretary will demonstrate how hopelessly behind foreign countries tho United States is in naval equipment This was particu- larly true as regards Great Britain, our traditional enemy. He also compared the inadequacy of our navy with what coast defenses would accomplish and said: "Such is our navy. But suppose that like sum had been expended on land defenses, what would the country now have for such expenditure?"
 The senator quoted Admiral Walker as saying that if our harbors were properly fortified no squadron would at tempt to taxe them. He presented a table comparing the cost of land and floating batteries, showing great ex- cess of cost when batteries are placed on ships. and cited events in tho Chi nese-Japanese war to show that the Japanese land forces were an essential factor in the capture of Port Arthur and Wei Hai Wei In the course of his further remarks he said
 "It would be much better to provide the land Notifications at cost many times less than the expense of making our navy anything like equal to that of Great Britain, inasmuoh as it is ad- mitted that the land Qualifications will render our coasts impregnable.
 .'The needs of the country appeals to congress for action in this direction; the boundless capital represented in prop erty that could be destroyed by bom- bardment appeals to us; the material interests of the whole nation that would be affected by the destruction appeals to us; common sense appeals to us. We can effect the purpose more cheaply now than heretofore. Let us provide suitable Notifications and render our harbors impregnable. Whatever works are made will be such that additions can from tiIne to time be made to them to make them equal to withstand great advances of science. If we do this we will receive tho commendation of the whole country"
 Something of breeze was caused by 1 the introduction of resolution author.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
A GREAT PLAY. A STAR CASTE.
A clean. noble, pure and
 wholesome play.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Rear Admiral Joseph Tyffe, retired, died at Piroe, Neb.
 Samuel Edison. father of Thomas Edison, the inventor, died at Nor walk, 0. James Bagwell shot two men dead at a dance held near Henderson, Tenn.
 The National Spiritualist Associa- ton is holding convention in New York.
 Col. J. P. Tracey was nominated for Congress in the Seventh Missouri district
 The House of Commons rejected the Irish eyicted tenants bill on sec ond reading.
 The Hughs Hotel and Sheer build ing at Slater, Mo-. were destroyed. Loss, $2S.700.
 'fhe proposed joint parade of G. A. +. Veterans and ex-Confederates at New York is off
 Princess Tronbetszkai (Anelia Rives) is ill at her fathers home, near Charlottesville. Va.
 Rival Republican factions created riotous scene at a county conven- } tion at Selma, Ala.
 Thirteenth Missouri District Re publicans ind orsed Hon. B. E. Ca noon for Governor.
 M. A. Nelson, of Topeka. Q close friend of Prof Nansen. thinks the lat ter has discovered the north pole.
 Indian Agent Wisdom will soon distribute about half million dol lars, due on Cherokee Strip land.
 The Unirel States Leather Com pany report showed surplus, after paying dividends, of SC, 6,470, 900.
 The Illinois A. P. A. Convention protested against placing Mar qnette's statue in the National Capi- tol. Dr. Joaquin Castillo, just from the ZSiield, says that the insurgent army Has been reorganized and is in excel 1 lent condition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
OUR COAST DGfEBSES.
Senator Proctor's Speech Tn
 the Upper House.
HE PLEADS FOR LAND BATTERIES.

The Senator Shows That Our Cities
 Can Be Protected Hotter With Forti-
 fieationa Than With an Immensc Navy.
 Quotes Admiral Walkers Views as tn
 tho Host Way of Protection.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.--Senator Proc tor of Vermont addressed tho senate yesterday on the question of coast de- lenses. The senator's former service as secretary of war gave added interest to his remarks At tho outset he quoted n statement by Admiral Walker to the of feet that if the English were to send over such naval force as they could spare from Europe they would have their own way here. The senator took the ground that land Notifications arc much more efficient for coast defense than navy, and when once constructed are durable, cheaply maintained and easily strengthened; that the defense Of our cities cannot be left to the navy alone, however large; and that navy that would equal the great navies of Europe is unnecessary and it's cost makes such navy impraetioable.
 The senator said that hetotal amount appropriated up to date from and in- cluding March 3, 1883. for the increase of the navy was $l1o. .87l. 7l0and during the same time only $l0, 631, 7lo for coast defense.
 "We also spent, he continued, "mil- lions in deepening the approaches to our harbors to make them accessible to large fleet. and practically nothing for their defense We have neglected the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
FEAST OF PURIM.
A Joyous Feast, the Easter of the
 Jews, Now at Hand.

The Jewish Feast of Purim, cor responding to Easter, begun last evening. Last night the event was observed if local Jewish circles by a masque ball at the Bluff City Club
 hall, full particulars of which will appear in our society column" Sun day, and tonight the event will be further observed by fitting exercises at the Temple, followed by a lecture l from Dr. Becker.
 | The Feast of Purim eommemorates 1 the escape of the Jews from the l tyranny of Haman. The feast orig mated during the time of Ahasuerus, who was King of Persia and Medea,
 and Esther was his Queen, succeed ing Vashti. Esther was a beautiful plebian when Ahasuerus claimed her as his Queen. Haman, hater of the Jewish people, held the next higest office to the King. Esther's uncle, Mordecai, one day discovered a plot
 which two chamberlains had laid to kill the King, and he informed
 Esther, who made it known to the King. Precautions prevented the perpetration of the crime, and ever afterward Mordecai was held in high esteem by the King. Haman con cocted plan for the destruction of the Jews, and pursuaded the King to sanction it. Mordecai, hearing that such a disaster was impending, told Ester and begged her to inter- cede with the King to prevent it. In that kingdom, in those times, it was death to any one, no matter who, to come within the presence of the King without his summons, or the presentation of his golden seeptre. Esther, not caring for her life, when the lives of her people were i'll jeop- ardy, approached and stood before the King. He welcomed her and told her to ask whatever she desired, even to half of his kingdom, and il should be given her. The end of it all was that Haman's plot reeoiled upon himself. The Jews were author ized and did defend themselves against assailants endeavoring to- execute the command promulgated through the plotter. and Haman was hanged upon the gallows which had been especially constructed under his orders for Mordecai. q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
A Runaway.

Late yesterday afternoon as Dr. c. U. Harrison was driving out of Rerlin's stable his horse became frightened and runaway. The frightened animal ran up Barraque street at a precipitate rate and ran into large telegraph pole at the end of West Court Square, which threw pr. Harrison out onto the paved street and broke the buggy into splinters. .Dr. Harrison was badly jared up and bruised, but was down town again this morning at an early hour attending to his professional duties.
 We congratulate the Doctor upon his narrow but safe escape.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
"A GREED FOR GOLD" The Lecture of the Rev. Glen McWilliams at the Opera
 House Last
 Night.

The lecture of the Rev. Glen Me Williams on the subject "A Greed for Gold at the Opera house last night surpassed all of his former efforts in this city. The lecture had been carefully prepared and thoroughly memorized and the speaker delivered it in very forcible and dramatic manner. His thoughts were clothed in elegant language, frequently bursting into fights of eloquence which evoked hearty applause.
 The second part Of the lecture was very thrilling and relast tic, and pro- duced a profound impression. In this part the speaker appeared on the stage in the garb of a convict manacled with chains. A prison scene was put on and the lights turned down. In the cell with the convict were a man and his little boy the prisoner recited in verses the story of his downfall, brought upon him by an inordinate greed for gold, and addressing himself to the boy, admonished the latter to profit by his example and experl fence.
 Throughout the delivery of this part of his lecture the audience was SD interested and quiet that the fall of a pin could have been heard, and when the curtain rolled down the audience loudly applauded.
 The Cotton Belt Band furnished the music for the occasion, and all who attended were well pleased with the music and the lecture.
 Mir. McWiniams will deliver his lecture tomorrow night in the Opera house at Stuttgart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
Ads Are Educational. .

A great many people don't know what they want in this world until they see it advertised; other people know what they want but don't know where to get it. Advertising tells them. My wife is perfectly. con tented with her outfit until she takes up an evening paper and finds thai Lord x Taylor have a fine line O silks on the bargain counter. lm mediately she needs new garment George W. La Rue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
 On tho Retired List.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 38. Two naval officers of high rank have been placed on the retired list Roar Admiral c. C.. Carpenter and Medical Director F. s. Wales. As result of Admiral Car penter's retirement Commodore T. O. Selfridge will become an admiral, thus presenting the unusual spectacle of . father and son both holding the high rank simultaneously though the father holds the rank on tho setired list.
 By Medical Director Wales retire ment, Inspector r. N. Penrose becomes director.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28

izlng the committee on coast defenses to visit places requiring defenses, send for papers, persons, etc.
 Mir. Cockrell (Dom., Mo ) thought the resolution was worry broad, allowing the committee to take tour around the country. Mir. Squire. chairman of the committee. said the only visit contem- plated was to Sandy Hook. He con- sented to modification of the resolu- tion that the conm,stees trip be limit cd to tho defenses of New York City and it was adopted in this form.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
PUT THEM TO FLIGHT.
windowglass Workers at Jeanette Loyal
 to Burns.

to Burns.
 PITTsEURa, Feb. 2S-Daniel Winter, who was appointed president pro tenn. of the National Window Glass Work ers' association when President Burns was deposed last week, and Hudson Campbell, presiding officer of Knights of Labor assembly No. 300, were run of Jeanette by mob of more than 1000 men and boys. The officials went to Jeanette to visit the glassworkers at the Chambers Mckee factory. The glass workers are friendly to Burns, and as soon as the officials were recognized work was stopped. A crowd quickly gathered and tho two mon were noti- fled to get out of town at once They started for the station followed by a bowling mob, blowing horns and threat ening them with summary punish ishment. The crowd finally became so demonstrative that Winter and Camp bell took refuge in an office, from where they were escorted to the railroad sta tion, followed by the mob, yelling: "Burna! Burnsl Burns IS presidentl' and Hang the villainsr' The two men quickly boarded the train, and as it pulled out for Pittsburg the last words Campbell and Winter heard were sure promise of death if they re- turned to Jeanette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
CREDIT LORRAINE"
Will be Presented by Lillian Lewis Supported by Company of Artists at the Opera
 House Wednesday,
 March 4th.

Lillian Lewis will present Credit Lorraine" at the Opera-house Wednesday night. March 4th. This will be Miss Lewis farewell appear ance in this city and her many friends and admirers will turn out in large numbers to greet the great actress. The people of Pine Bluff and the South in general love Miss Lewis as woman aud actress. The cleregy of all denominations have indOrsed Credit Lorraine. It is seldom, if at all, that SD excellent an artiste as Miss Lewis, llas been surrounded with so superior company. Each part is assumed by an artist, selec- ted for his or her peculiar fitness for the character he or she enacts, and as a result the entire performance is il delightful and a delicious work of art. Everybody knows the story of Credit Lorraine,' SO telling it at this late day is not necessary; and every one as a matter of course is not only desirous, but anxious to sec the great actress once more i'll this beautiful play which breaches q ser mon to the souls of men and women as potent and direct as that delivered from any pulpit. Theater goers who have seen Credit Lorraine will go again, and those who have not can scarcely afford to miss this opportunity. for this is Miss Lewis farewell tour in this play.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
suslaIned by .he Altorney aenerAl.

WAsHIEaToN, Feb 23 The action of the postoiiice department ill refusing the use of the mails to verious bond and tained in tho opinion rendered by Att torney General Harmon. The decision is regarded by postal officials as n yioto- " as it affects many cases that have been up before the department and dis posed of by the issuance of lottery or ders.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
Favorable to the sitting members.

WASHINGTON, Feb B. Elections committee No. has unanimously de. cided to report in favor of McLaurin. tho sitting member ill the ease of Vii. son vs. McIlaurin, from the Sixth South Carolina district. and Latimer, the sit. ting member iii the case in which Moor man was the contestant from tho Third South Carolina district
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s. The presi- dent sent the following nominations to the senate:
 To be consulH of tho United States. Samuel Comfort of New York. Ut Bom- bay. India; Samnel II . Needy of New York, at Greenoble, France; James H. Mulligan of Kentucky. at Cape Town, South Africa.
 George c. Boseruge of Arizona, to be surveyor general of Arizona.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
c0eANs AS RslLleEReNTs.
rhe House Committee Reports Favor
 ably For the Insurgents.


 WAsnNaroN, Feb. 2S The house committee OH foreign affairs after warm session of two hours adopted concurrent resolution declaring 1t to be the sense of congress that state of war exists in Cnha and that the insurgents should be giyen the rights of belliger- ents, and that it was the sense of con. gress that the goyernmento Of tho United States should use it's influeuce to stop the war if necessary by intervention, and pledging the support of congress
 The resolution was greeted with cheers when read. and Mr. Sulzer (Dem., N. Y.) asked unanimous con- sent that tho resolutions be made q special order for Tuesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
HE NEWS IN RRlEE.

It IS now reported that Antonio Ma eco is not dead, but is wounded.
 James Reed of Sheffield, Ills, shot his wife three times and committed suicide.
 Four colleges have united and have formed the University of Indianannlia
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
For Sale.

My two-story brick storehouse, s2s East Second avenue, Pine Bluff. Ark. Owing to my failing health VIII sell at u bargain. Apply to IraWford & Hudson for information.
 MARGARET A. JOLLY. 225 d6t w2t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-02-28
Favor tho Biil.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2s.-The senate committee on commerce today author. ized favorable report on the Detroit bridge bill.