davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
Public Office Private Snap.
Chicago Tribuue

The revision of the Iowa laws, which the
legislature of that state is now considering.
provides for including private banks among
the institutions which must report their cap
ital to the auditor Of the state. The senate
committee on banks and banking has voted,
S to 4, to recommend the striking out of that
clause. Three Of the five are private bank
ers. The legislature should overrule the
committee and allow the clause to stand
There is no good reason why private
banker should not be compelled to report
the amount of his capital and why the cor
rectness Of his statements should not be
investigated oficiallyp He should not be
given opportunities for making false state
ments and deceitlng the people which are
denied to others. The private bankers ought
to be the first to ask to be regulated to
some extent by law. 1t will benefit those
who are deserving OF confidence and will
interfere only with those who are not.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
1T WILL NOT DOWN.
The Ghost of Third Term Hnunts the
Democracy.



In a signed communication to the editor
of the New York Journal, Mr.. Frederic R.
Coudert one of the members of Mr.. CIeye-
lands Venezuelan commission, expresses
these sentiments concerning the possibility
and desirability of third term:
$50 far as Mr.. Cleveland personally is con-
cerned, have no doubt that he would pre-
fer the peace and quiet of home life to the
exactions and cares of the presidency. He
has enjoyed the honors and has suffered the
inevitable ancnyances and disappointments
of that most important office. but at the
same time I am convinced that if patriotic
considerations satisfied him that the path of
his duty lay in the acceptance of a candidacy
for another term, he would postpone his
personal preferences, however strong they
might be, in another direction. Otherwise
he would, | presume, make his wishes very
plainly and emphaticaly known.
1T is my belief that III in the next few
mcnths the treasury be found to be in
healthy condition. and all our foreign rela-
tions amcable. Mr.. Cleveland will positively
refuse to allow his name to go before the
nominating convention. In the event Of GER
tain exigencies arising, however, it may be
deemed necessary that the president accept
a fourth nomination at the hands of his
party"
1t is talk OF this sort which keeps alive
the suspicious of those who have been inclined
to regard the Venezuelan message of De-
cember as the first move Of a political plot
deliberately contrived iG order to force Mr..
Cleveland upon the country for another
term as president.
Considering Mr. Couderts personal rela-
tions with the president. and his official
position as member of the tribunal which
practically has the power to shape the Ven
ezuea investigation in the direction either
of peace or war. the above utterances are
more than injudicious; they are positively
indecent.
The associates Of Mr. Coudert will do
we'll to see to it that the findings Of the
Venezuela commission are not made public
until after the adjournment of the demo-
cratic national convention, which is to meet
in Chicago on Tuesday. July 7.
That is the only sure method of protecting
the reputation Of the commission against
the reproach which Mr.. CoudertS foolish
rd talk invites
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

As the season advances the knights
OF Ak-Sar.Bci are b'strring them
selves to provide and invent n program
for the coming festivities which shall
not only rivaU but eclipse any efforts
heretofore made by them. With last
years experience and unqualified sue
cess the people of this city and region
round about will expect Il gorgeous dis
play by the knights. and they are not
to be disappointed No entertainment
presented by this city or any other city
in the northwest has ever equallcd that
of the knights last year, both in the
attractions afforded and the immense
crowds drawn here TO witness the fes-
tivities. The enterprise is entitled to
the enthusiastic support which it will
unquestionably receive.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
The Transmississippi exposition is not

The Transmississippi exposition is not
q political venture. 1t should not be
permitted to be drawn into any political
contention. 1t Is an undertaking en-
dorsed almost unanimously by the peo-
pie Of the entire west without regard to
political creed. and as such demands the
unbiased consideration of congress on
It's merits. With congressional recog
milton the cooperation of every state
west of the Mississippi will be assured
no matter what political party happens
for the moment to be dominant in them.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
CARLISLE AMONG THE FINANCIERS.

CARLISLE AMONG THE FINANCIERS.
Secretary Carlisle has been in confer
ence with New York financiers and men
of commerce. 1t was informal and had
for its object, as appears from the
meager information given out, discus
sion of the best means of keeping the
gold reserve intact, policy to restore
business confidence, and talk over the
silver question. All these are interest
ing matters and 1t is rather TO be re-
gretted that the country has not been
made acquainted with the sentiment and
feeling that prevailed at the conference.
What was subsequently said by Mr..
Carlisle, however, warrants the infer
ence that he heard nothing from the
men whom he talked with but what
was encouraging. The secretary was as
sured that no heavy shipments of gold
to Europe are expected and in view of
the Improvement in the exports of mer-
chandise and better feeling abroad to-
ward American securities there is good
reason to believe that the outward
movement of gold will for time be
comparatively inconsiderable. Mr.. Car
Isle also learned. II seems, that there
is an improved outlook for business and
he expressed the opinion that with good
crops for the coming season and strong
united movement for sound currency
business prosperity would be assured"
unquestionably there are some valid
reasons for this view, but for a full
restoration of business confidence and
return of prosperity something more is
needed than the conditions suggested
by the secretary of the treasury.
A complete restoration of confidence
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

One of the railroad attorneys who ap-
peared before the senate committee on
Pacific railroads suggested that the
settlement should be considered as Il
business proposition and as one be-
tween individuals. In other words, he
wants to eliminate the public and the
patrons of the road entirely from the
proposed adjustment. 1t is just the fact
that the question is not one between in
dividuals that has made it "A subject
for congressional action. The public in
terest viii not and cannot be eliminated
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Complaint is made that rates have
been raised for the shipment of live
stock between Nebraska points since
January | of this year, If such is the
case there is certainly no excuse for it.
IT there are to be any changes in the
railroad tariffs the change should be
downward from old rates when prices
of every product and commodity are
lower than ever before, II is quite out
of the question for the railroads To eX-
pect to continue to impose the same and
higher charges for freight than formerly.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
Senator Hawley of Connecticut was

Senator Hawley of Connecticut was
quite correct in his statement in the
senate the other day that the prevalent
feeling throughout the country is
against enlarged pension expenditures.
The sentiment is not against pensions
to the deserving veterans of the war as
such. but against unnecessary increase
of the burden of pension payment at a
time when the government is compelled
to sell bonds to keep up with the cur
rent expenses Of government
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

And up to date nothing has been
heard of the resolution introduced by
Governor Holcomb in the State Board
of Educational Lands and Funds pro-
viding for the investment of the idle
money in the permanent school fund
in registered state warrants. In the
interval no less than 100000 is lying in
the school fund without yielding the
state n penny in return, while some
thing like SSO0,0OO of state warrants are
outstanding drawing 8 per cent interest
from the pockets of the taxpayers,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
A REASONABLE DEMA ND.

The consensus of opinion among
Omaha business men of all classes and
conditions is that fire insurance rates
not eXorbitant. No representative of
the insurance companies has ventured
to dispute the fact that rates are much
higher in Omaha than they are in other
cities situated no more favorably in re-
spect to fire risks. No representative
of the underwriters can give any valid
reason why insurance rates should not
be reduced in Omaha in view of the i'm
prOvements that have been made within
the last year in the water works sys-
TEN and the increased efficiency of the
fire department. Grant that there was
some excuse for raising the rates two
years ago, there is more reason now
for lowering them to the level that OBJ
tains i'm other western cities.
In demanding material reduction of
by 70 hostility to the insurance compa-
nies and it has no grievance which is
not common to property owners in gem
eral. 1t is not Il captiOus demand, but
one well grounded on the equities of the
case. The Bee only expresses the just
demands Of the community for fair
treatment in the matter of fire insur-
ance rates, and it hopes that the man
ayers of these companies will meet these
demands without waiting for a formal
protest or organized opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
THE RADIOGRAPH.

London Punch.
o Roentgen. then the news Is true.
And not n trick of idle rumor
That bids us each beware of you
And of your grim and graveyard humor.
We do not want, like DR.. Swift,
To take our flesh off and to pose In
Our bones, or show each little rift
And joint for you to poke your nose ip.
We only crave to contemplate
Each others usual full-dress photo;
Your worse than altogether" state
OF portraiture we bar In toto!
The fondest swain would scarcely prize
A picture of his lady's framework:
To gaze on this with yearning eyes
Would probably be voted tame work.
No, keep them for your epitaph.
These tombstone souvenirs unpleasant:
or go away and photograph
Mahatmas, spooks and Mrs Besant.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Manager Babcock of the stock yards
has at last succeeded in getting such re-
ductlon In transportation rates from
points to the south and west that after
March l stock shippers i'm that terri
tory can avail themselves of the higher
prices to be secured in this market
1ncessant hammcrlng at railroad rate
makers will bring its ultimate reward,
as is shown in this notable instance.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Why continue to rob graves for sub
jccts for the dissecting room when by
the use ef the newly discovered Roent-
gen process of photography the living
human body can be made to serve all
the requirements of medical science?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

The superintendent of Forest Lawn
cemetery expresses the opinion that
grave robbery corild readily be stamped
out by concerted action upon the part
Of the sheriff and police chief. There
is no doubt of this and an outraged
community will look to these legally
constituted champions of peace and good
order to do tlefr duty.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

The French Senate does not seem to
have much influence with the other de-
But this is not peculiarly of the
French Senate. The American senate
will compare favorably with 1t in this
respect
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

The street commissioner has put the
force of men under his charge at work
cleaning the principal streets. The
mild weather renders such action i'm
peratively necessary as sanitary meas
ure. and property owners will appre-
cinte the effort to make the streets and
alleys as clean as can be done with the
funds at the disposal of the commits
SiOnpr T. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Another American mining syndicate
has just been organized to develop the
gold mines of Venezuela. And that.
too. in the face of the alluring tales of
untold wealth waiting to be gathered
from the Cripple Greek holes in the
Ground
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Omaha is the only city in America
that can boast daily paper that tries
to regulate the affairs of the democratic
party. the republican party AMI the
popIlist party all at the same time.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

The Board Of Health now raises the
cry that 1t wants to be protected.
1t should have been protected long ago
own members. Just now the taxpayers
are more concerned with protecting
themselves against the Board of Health
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Now the Knights of Pythias threaten
to declare their annual encampment off
because of the refusal of the railroads
to grant the usual concessions i'm the
matter of reduced fares. When the
traffic managers have the matter placed
before them as reduced rates or moth
ing. they may possibly view it in new
liEht
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Central Pacific stock, which was
worth nothing when the road was built
and which is now quoted at Is, was
once worth so and co. That seems to
be the chief reason why the Hunting
ton syndicate, which is the chief owner,
thiuks the government should extend
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

1t looks very much, as IL Rev. Frank
Crane were going to take his de-
parture from OMAHA and leave Police
Commissioner Vandervoort still waiting
for those words of commendation from
the pulpit. AS we remarked before, Mr..
Crane knows Il hawk from Il handsaw.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

It's loan TO thS Central Pacific Tor 100
years at Ocf'ccut and give them time
To manipulate the stock market again.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

IotVI '"'''"
copies ...............,........ 62OI
Net sairs. 563 sio
Daily is 1S2
GEORGE II. TZSCit,'CK.
Sworn to before me nnd sui scribed in my
presence this ID day of February, 1896.
(Scnl) N. =. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
sr r,rrNrH,r or clnrt,r,Ar1oN.

George H. Tzschuclt, sccrctary IL The bee Pub'
ishing company. being duly sworn, says tina, TIC
c,un irimhrr NJ fun ana complete copies ol lhe
Daly Morning. Evening ard sunday Ice printed
'uring the month Of January, lS@, was as toi-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Brooklyn Life: You ask me to put Won
glass lager on de shiate unit you drunk
tree glasses. amt it?"
That's all right; it only proves there's
more in me than you gave me credit for
-Spe?'
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Uncle Eben, "doan' pear ter take no pride
in speakin de troof 'ceppin' when it
gwineter huht somebody's feelins."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26
FURNISHED HITS.

Chicago Record: "How's the bicycle busi-
neSs?" .,
''Our buyers are falling Off"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26


"Our buyers are falling off,"
Household Words: Architect-Have you
any suggestions for the study, Mr.. Very
Mr. that it must be broTn
found in a brown study
Brooklyn Life: you ask me to put Won
tree tree glasses. amt it?" Win
That's all sh' it only proves ,heres fo
uncIe Ebsn, 'doan' pear ' ter take Si no PRIDE ride
in speak,n, ,,,, de troof 'cepp,n! when it
Boston Transcript: "On this head" said
sired" The bald-pated man in the front
row Immediately arose to call the speaker
to order.
Detroit Free Pre- 9: Landlady-Do you like
your steak rare. Mr. Boardlong?
Mr.. B.-No rarer than 1t is, madam.
Harper's Bazaar: "Why did they lynch
that poor old mani"
why? Great Scott, man, why? He was
guilty He was about to celebrate his golden
wedding right here in a silver state. tool"
Town Topics Hunker-staggers has a
pretty easy time of it,.
SpattS-In what way?
Hunker-His wife drives him to drink and
a cabman drives him home. r.
indianapolis Journal: THAT last load of
coal you sent" said Mr.. Slopay, with
most impressive manner. was more than
half slate"
Perhaps you may remember" retorted
the coal man, with much spirit, that you
said, after you had ordered 1t, just slate
this. will you
Spare Moments: Romantic Miss-Have
there not been moments in your experience
when life seemed full of unsatisied wants?
Mr.. Hardhead-Y-e-s, that's so. At such
times | always fly to music for relief. What
do you do, Mr.. Hardhead?" II advertise"
Chicago Tribune: Papa busy with ac-
counts)-I wish you wouldn't read aloud,
Rachel. You disturb me.
Miss Rachel-Ths is the morning paper.
papa. I'm reading Notes on Society
Papa-So am l. child, and I've got some
here that are awfully hard to collect
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Household Words: Architect-Have you
any suggestions for the study. Mr.. Very
rich?
Mr.. Neryrich--Only that It must be brown.
Great thinkers, i understand. are generally
found in brown study.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-26

Boston Transcript: "On this head" said
the lecturer, there is nothing left to be de-
sired The bald-pated man in the front
row Immediately arose to call the speaker
to order.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-06
PERSOALS.

There was "a young lady named Coomers.
Who appeared on the street dressed in
boomers,
But she cut short her walk
When she heard her friends talk
Her appearance gave rise to such rumors.
philadelphia North American.
Miss Carrie Bier, of Twentieth street,
has returned from three weeks visit
to New York and SlattingtOn, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Se.by Thomas, OF Clar-
ington, O.. are visiting Mrs. Thomas
sister. Mrs. Charles w. Dietrich, OF Six
teenth street.
Misses Annie Montgomery and Annie
Barber. of Eleventh street, are visiting
friends at Potomac, w. Va.
Miss Ida Null, of Kittaning, Pa, is
spending a few days with South Side
frineds.
Miss Mary Price. of Moundsvilie. is
visiting Misses Hattie and Beulah Lu-
nau on Nineteenth street.
Miss Marie Kline. who is with Joseph
Horne & Co, of PiJtsburg, is spending a
few days with her parents on South
Chapline street.
Miss Gertrude Commit, who has been
visiting friends here for the past week,
has returned to her home in Steuben-
vile
The Misses Annie and Ella DonahOe.
of Market street, have returned from
an extended visit through the South.
Miss Carrie McCuSkey, OF Cameron
is the guest of Mrs. f. z. Foster On
South Eoff street.
Miss Nora O'Brien, an accomplished
young lady of GAINESVILLE, O., is the guest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-06

Jon sojOurns during the heated term,ara
back in the counting rooms, and in the
professional ranks. She has broken a
few hearts, perhaps, but her charms
are not greater than are those Of the
Wheeling girl. whose beauty is proved
lal, with mOdesty and simplicity TO give
It grace. and whose accomplishments are
varied. This is a fac, to the truth OF
which many out OF town gallanJs will
Testify, for Cupid has been active during
the summer and many Of Wheelngs
Iair ones will be welded during the fall
and winter. and will make their homes
elsewhere. Despite the cool evenings,
many Out-Of-dOOr entertainments are
still being given, and the popularity Of
the trolley party and the hay ride does
not appear to be on the wane. Within
the next fortnight the different clubswill
prepare their programmes for the fall
and winter campaign. which, IL is an
nOunced. will not be very gay until al
ter the November election. The COM
ing season, however. will witness many
notable functions. not the least among
which will be several nUpdal events.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-06

school IN the Thatcher building to-mor-
row morning. She has a good number OF
scholars enrolled and will teach success
full term.
Charles Stewart is spending few weeks
with his parents before starting to dental
college in the fall.
Edward Lohr is placing bath rooms IN
his tonsoral shop on Jefferson avenue.
Sheriff c. c. Mathews and force of dep
uties are busy making out this years tax
bills, which will be ready for payment
the first Of next month
The local representatives Of Mound City
Council No. c. and Golden Rule Council
No. p. Jr. o. U. a. NJ. will leave to-mor-
row morning for Clarksburg TO attend
the annual meeting of the State Council,
which meets there this week.
Mrs. Grant Stillwell. who has been con-
fined to her room with diphtheria, is
much better and will soon be able to be
out again. The physicians report the
number of cases in town 10 be not on the
increase and think they have the disease
well under control.
Col. J. w. Gallaher has returned from
Grafton and Clarksburg. where he was
attending a meeting of the State Demo-
cratic advisory committee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-06
MOUNDSVILLE.

Tomorrow Hon. S. c. Burdette, Hon. G.
W. Atkinson and Hon. J. McHenry Jones
will address the citizens of this place up
on the doctrines of Republicanism, as adj
vocated by the Republican platform, pro-
lection. free trade reciprocity and gold
money.
Mrs. +. II. Blake entertained number
of her friends at her home on Fifth
street. Wednesday night. in honor of her
sister. Mrs. Mayne and her daughter, Miss
May. Of Salt Lake City. prior to their de-
parture for Ohio, where they will visit
friends before returning home. About
twenty persons were present and the even
ing was pleasantly spent in a social way
Mrs. Jennie Oldham. of Allegheny. who
has been visiting friends here for some
time. returned home on Friday. She was
accompanied by Miss Ella Grandstaff,
who will be her guest for some time.
Quarterly meeting services will be held
at the NJ. Il. Church to-day. Presiding
Elder Rev. A Moore will preach both
morning and evening. The annual con-
ference will convene in this city next week.
Henry Odbert, of Fairmont. has been in
the city the past few days the guest of
friends.
Theo. Brinkmeir has the foundation
completed for a new residence to be con-
structed on Lafayette avenue. south Of
Twelfth street
Thos. Scott was taken seriously i'll at
his home on Tomlinson avenue Friday
night Yesterday he was resting easier
and is in fair way to speedy recovery.
CITY Council held their regular meeting
Thursday evening. An order was passed
authorizing the street committee to grade
Grant avenue and Sixth street, and fill
Fifth street between Washington and
Grant avenues. This is an Improvement
which is badly needed and will be a great
benefit to the citizens living in that To-
cality.
Andrew Miller and wife. of Pittsburg,
Pa. are the guests of Mrs ]. L. Parkin-
son and family on Sixth street.
J. E. Hooton and wife are home from
ST. Paul. Mimi, where they were attend
ing the annual reunion of the G. a. r.
Mrs. Mary Pipes and daughter. of Cam
eron. are the guests Of. Circuit Clerk L.
L. Stidger.
Yesterday was pension day and County
Clerk Lewis and most of the notares We're
kept pretty busy filing out the necessary
vouchers to be returned before the money
is forthcoming.
Mrs. c. c. Newman is visiting friends at
Lttleton.
At the last meeting of the City Council
an order was passed allowing the East
Liberty Hose Co. which is composed Of a
number of the colored citizens Of the
East End the use of the chemical engine,
providing they would find suitable place
TO keep it and keep it in good order. The
company accepted the engine but at the
meeting Thursday night wanted the town
TO rent a room for 50 per month, and also
to pa further sum TO put it in repair.
This the Council refused 10 do and or
dered the engine returned to its old quar-
ters on jefferson avenue.
Mrs. I. p. Stewart is home from Waynes-
burg. where she was attending the GEN.
tennial and visiting friends.
s. II. Woodruff. wife and children are
visiting his old home at Jollytown. Pa.
Miss Mary Scott will begin a private
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-06
SIX MONTHS OF SUCCESS.
Prof Levitt's Remarkable Record in the Treat
ment of the Eyes for Glasses Lead to His
Permanent Location With the Dillon
Wheat and Hancher Company.

L. reputation %
sion for correct and successful examinations of the for the correction
the Dillon Wheat Iancher Company limited of son"
In
calling him steadily
a
reaching Dillon Wheat IIanchr Company
atache of the while there opportunity and acting
concluded a Wheeling
his metho 10
a o