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Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
TEMPTATIONS TO ERROR.
wnehipvtp, Star
RHYMES OF THE TIMES.

John Kendrick Bangs in Harper's Weekly.
QUERY BY YE FARMER.
What's a-goin' to happen in that comm
When the bloomin' silverites have gone
and had their way?
When the goldbugs ruined and we've sill
What's a-goin' to happen then, ye prophets,
tell us pray?
what's to save the people from the west
tern silverbugs
Cornorin' the market and a-puttln on their
lugS,
Lcndin' us their silver and expectin' us
to pay
Back our debts in silver coin? Then what's
to happen, eh?
ANSWER BY YE SILVERITE.
What's to happen? What's to happen in
the coming day?
waiting ear this way:
When the .sllverbug has got you, lying
poor and fiat,
Then we'll find some cheaper cash. and
whoop 1t up for that.
After silver's had its run we're going in
When the brassbugs got you down, wen
build boom for grass.
When the grassbug catches you what's
Then, you poor old sufferer! we'll come
out strong for hay
Why should hay not pass for cash? Pray,
why may not the law
Give legal tender value to n bale OF
straw?
Hay and straw came from the earth-ay
just as much as gold,
And in greater quantities by several thou
sandfold.
That's the vital point, my friend, that is
the worst of gold
Other things are made these days In so
much greaterfold.
Why should law force any man who's
hopelessly I'm debt
Into settling up his bills with stuff that's
hard to get.
When we've countless other things, like
sticks and stones and sand,
Lying all about us in this truly fertile
land
Things with which, by certain laws, in
violate and stern,
All could live in opulence no matter what
they earn?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
SPAIN,S SERIOrS PLIGHT.

No country in the world is in so serious
Il situation Mt this time as Spain and
how much longer the government can
continue to battle against the grave diff
hcultieS that confront II must be Il ques-
ton of the profoundest concern to those
In power. With bankrupt treasury. II
ruined credit. instructions i'm Cuba and
the Philippine islands and failure of
crops that will nCceSsitatc large impor-
tations, IL Is easy to see that the Span
ish government may mt any time find
Itself overwhelmed by the tremendous
task 1t has on hand. The first indica
tion of failure In any of its policies would
he the signal for revolutionary move
ment mt home. AT present the great body
of the people are loyal, still hoping that
the government will triumph over those
who have revolted against its rule, but
let 1t become apparent that II cannot
accomplish this and the people will rise
in Il demand for new government
with the certainty that Spain will be
rent by domestic strife. out of such
conflict the country would emerge torn
and shattered, perhaps TO sink lower In
the family of nations, possibly to adopt
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
LATEST ADvICEs FROM THE ORIENT
japanese Army StiII killing on the
Inhabitants of FOrmosn.

Iuhnbttnnts OF FOrmOsu.
VANCOUVER, b. c., Oct 22-Further ad-
vices from Formosa state that the Japanese
are pacifying that island by exterminatlng
the natives. Men, women and children are
bayoneted by Japanese troops, while the
whole country is overrun with banditti. In
many districts there has been severe drouth,
and In addition to other horrors, famine
stares the people In the face. A traveller
who has just returned from a tour through
the "campEor" district, denies that the re-
bellion has been suppressed, although the
villages were deserted and everywhere was
evidence OF destruction caused by fire and
sword
Once again it Is announced that the
Mohammedan rebellion has been suppressed,
although missionary reports do not in any
way agree with official intelligence.
Meanwhile there is a lively rising in the
Chung Lok district about 109 miles from
Swatow islands. This Is the district where
Hahkkes destroyed the property OF the Basel
missions. for which act the German govern
ment obtained ample reparation. So far no
mission stations are reported as being in
danger and troops have been dispatched to
the scene.
Brigadier w. NJ. Powell has been ap-
pointed commander of the Salvation Army
In Japan.
A Japanese steamship line to Australia
has been started. the Yamashiro Maru the
pioneer steamer, having left Kobe on Octo-'
Der with 400 tons cargo.
The emperor and empress of Japan have
made large donations for the sufferers in
the various provinces visited by the earth
quakes and floods.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
The editor of the Denver Republican

The editor of the Denver Republican
apparently failed to receive the tip that
was sent to the editor of the Denver
News. lie writes that Colorado will in
any event be glad TO help Omaha make
the Transmississippi Exposition great
triumph. That eliminates the possibility
tllnt Colorado will decline to make an
exhibit in case the people of Omaha
endorse Mckinley and Mercer, as they
are sure to do. The way to insure the
exposition for 1898 is TO vote for sound
money and the republican ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

CoNSTANTINoPLE. Oct. 22.-An trade
has been issued levying poll tax Of five
piastres per head on all Mussulmans and
increasing the taxes on sheep, public
works and education by / to ~ per cent
These taxes, with the revenue from the FIVE
projected monopoies. WILL 1t is estimated
produce 100000 Turkish pounds, which will
be used for military purposes. These mill
tary preparations, in connection with the
tone of the Turkish press against the Ar
menians, have excited comment
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Illinois votes on constitutional
amendment this year amending the pro-
vision relating TO the adoption Of amend
ments so that the legislature may sub
NIT three at single election instead of
one only as now. There is, of course, no
opposition to the proposed change. al
though there is danger that its friends
may overlook IL in the intense excite
ment over the presidential and guberna-
torial contests in Illinois.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
Fusion and Confusion.

Mr. Simon Z. Sheerin of Indiana, who
has just renounced the support of Bryan.
was secretary of tho democratic national
committee from 1892 until the Chicago con-
venion; and, much as it went against the
grain. he remained member of the nS
tional committee after the adoption of the
Chicago platform. But the recent alliance
of the popocrats and populists of Indiana
proved too much for his stomach. His ac-
ton affords n very significant hint of the
direction of the political current in Indians.
MIR. Sheerin has been driven by the logic
of events out of the popocratic party.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

That letter of Judge Caldwell saying
that coercion is Illegal and will not be
tolerated on the part of receivers ap-
pointed by his court is precisely what
every Judge would write in answer to n
similar intcrrogatOry. Every voter is
entitled TO express his convictions at
The polls without threats or intimidation.
The republican party since its very
formation has stood for free and un-
trammeled ballot and IN honest count
The states where elections have been Il
lravesty ana men threatened, bulldozed,
driven from the polls by force and even
killed are the states where the demo
crars with whom Bryan is training have
beeu in control and have perpetrated all
the outragcs. Give everybody free
ballot and an honest count and the
triumph of Mckinley and sound money
is assured.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Not one voter out of hundred knows
the boundaries of his ward and pre-
cinct or could prove his eligibility If a
registrar refused to take his name in n
certain district. Suppose the registrar
makes n mistake-such things have been
known TO happen-what recourse has
the voter and where is he to so for his
proof If the boundaries are not adver-
tised according to law?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

u. r. Mount who is running for the
city council on the republican city ticket
from the Seventh ward, is well known
in Omaha, especially among the people
who have resided here for years past
Mr.. Mount was in the city council once
before and made n creditable record. He
may be expected to represent the sub
stantial interests of the city and its tax
payers in the next council
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
PRINCESS HELENE ENTERS ROME.
Crown Princes Bride Welcomed by
the King and Queen.

trown Princes Bride Welcomed by
the King and Queen.
ROME, Oct. 22.--Princess Helene of Mon
tenegro made her state entry into Rome
today. Her relatives arrived here at II
o'clock and were welcomed by King Hum
bert Queen Marguerite, the crown prince,
her betrothed husband, the ministers, mem
bers OF the diplomatic corps etc The
streets from tho railroad station to the
palace were thronged with crowds OF peo-
pie, lined with troops and gaily decorated
The procession was composed of twenty
royal carriages. and was preceded and fol-
lowed by strong detachments of cuiras-
siers. Their majesties and the princess
were continually cheered by the crowds
Military bands stationed at intervals along
the route played the national anthems OF
Italy and Montenegro.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 90, 1890.

conditions for the better. The American
people will have no sympathy with
Spain in her extremity. They will hope
that out Of 1t may come Cuban inde-
pcndcncr and a Spanish republic, If that
bc practicable. But they will do moth
ing TO nggravate the troubles of the un-
fortunate nation, so long as Spain OBJ
serves her obligations toward us, or to
expedite her march toward fate that
now seems inevitable.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

California people think they foresee
an early contest FOR maritime control
OF the Pacific between Japan and the
United States and are anxious that this
country be in a position TO hold up its
end. The Californians will doubtless
come before congress with several propo-
sitions to encourage American shipping
on the Pacific ocean and they will
have some very strong arguments be.
hind them TO back their claims.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
Insulting the People.
N.u- Nnt.l. Gln

Some 20 or SO per cent of the citizens
of the United States get their living in the
form CT wages or salary.
These gentlemen are a large part of the
"toiling masses" about whose welfare Mr..
Bryan induces himself to be 50 anxious.
Mr.. Bryan compliments these gentlemen
in two ways. He thinks that they are such
hypocrites and towards that they wear Nc
Kinley buttors although they intend to
vote for BRYAN. And he thinks that they
are such fools that they will vote for lower
wages and higher prices.
Mr.. Bryan will learn something on the
evening of November 3.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Mr.. Bryan, the same who is now run
ming for the presidency, was the i'm
mediate predecessor of Hon. ID. IL.
Mercer as representative in congress
from this district. Mr.. Bryans sole
substantial benefit to the district was
the procurement of an elevator for the
postofiice at Lincoln. If you seek n
monument to Mr.. Mercer's energy and
faithfulness you have only to look about
YOU
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Listen to some of the populist orations
and you will imagine the populist gov
ernor has saved the people of Nebraska
more money than was appropriated to
run the whole state government. The
claims of these howlers are so extrava-
CANT and fictitious as TO be positively ri
liculouS
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Under the law every voter in the city
has n right to be informed by proper
publication of the times and places of
registration and the boundaries of the
voting precincts. But the city of Omaha
has city attorney who tells the council
and other officials to ignore the law.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
An7Exi,ibition of Cheek.

Mr.. Bryan, the man who voted for
Weaver in 1892. who afterward formally and
publicly renowned democracy. and who
ran Tor United States senator in Nebraska
as a populist has the assurance to speak OF
the men who are supporting Palmer and
Buckner as "eN-democrats." If cheek would
make a man president Mr.. Bryan should
have reached that post some lime ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

on their very face that people do not
think 1t w6ith while TO contradict them.
If Mr.. .BrXan should by mischance be
elected thc'country will resign itself to
the calamity and try to hold up against
the inevitable business disturbance the
best 1t mayl Ours is government of
law and ltht republican party typifles
that in thei highest degree. Happily
there Is little danger of Bryan's election.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Wars Abroad and Crop Failures mt
Home Discourage the CnstIIInns.

Home Discourage the Cnstiiinns.
LONDON, Oct. ga Madrid dispatch
to the Standard says: The queen regent
presided at a council Of ministers today
Senor Canovas. the premier, gave a COM
plete sketch which was gloomy enough OF
home and colonial affairs. The loss OF men
in the colonial wars has proved disastrous
70 husbandry as proved by the marked de-
crease In exports. Spain will be compelled
to largely import breadstuffs Only pa
trotism prevents the latent discomfort from
breaking out. sort of instructive present,
ment impels the nation to show cohesion
and naughty determination, with a view
of avoiding international complication and
the possible Intervention of the United
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

The local Bryan organ, referring to
the fusionists of the Sixth Nebraska
congressional district, says: "rheir can
didate, w. l.. Greene, is making n can
vass that cannot help being success"
We think so, too. But we really did
not expect the World Herald to admit it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Register your name at the proper
voting booth today and remind
some one else to register his.
The last day on which this necessary
step can be taken is Saturday, Oc-
tohnr n
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Populists in this district must not for
get that two years ago William Jen-
nings Bryan willfully ana with his
eyes open chose TO support for congress
a goldbug democrat in preference to n
silver populist. This barterinG away of
principle on the part of the popocratic
presidential nominee must certainly
commend him to populists hereabouts.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

That insulting epistle from the demo
Gratis to the populists of Georgia ought
to be another thing to persuade the
populists everywhere TO submit to being
swallowed by the democrats without
kicking or unnecessary disturbance.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

One OF the Chicago papers is trying to
discuss the subject: "What Bryan Did
in Congress" What Bryan would have
done had he lived up to his professions.
put dId not do, would furnish much
more tangible material.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

John ii. Evans, republican candidate
for the state senate, is a respected and
successful business man. He is repre-
sentative of the best examples of our
energetic and public-spirited citizens.
We want business legislature and we
want business men like Mr. Evans in it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

1t Is now proposed to reorganize the
standing army of Mexico and to make
military service compulsory upon the
inhabitants. Is this another feature of
Mexican government that commends
that country to our free silverites as n
model to be followed by the free United
States?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

1t Is already announced that the EN-
peror of Germany will return the com
pliment by visiting the ear of Russia
next summer. At this rate it will not
be long before the monarchs of Europe
have all their time taken up receiving
and reciprocating royal visits.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

The Bee is informed by one of its Ne
blaska subscribers that silver men are
trying to make capital out of a report
that the chairman of the New York
stated that If Bryan We're elected the
people would not stand It, This, Of
course, is only another of the numerous
fakes which are so spurious
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

An Extraordinary Feature.
The Omnhn sunday Rec
VIII print by special arrangement
with the New York Herald
That papers complete aud detailed
Canvass of the next
House of Representatives.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

The display Of the American flag has an
unpleasant effect on the nerves of some Of
tho Bryan men, but the great majority OF
citizens will reserve the right to show the
national colols whenever they feel like
doing II
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
Is u Too Coed Now.

SpTinSieId IAass) KcpubIican.
The gold dollar In relation to wheat has
deprecated 81 per cent within six weeks.
If 1t was too good a dollar for the wage
worker six weeks ago, is 1t too good dol
lar now? Does he want one still more de-
preclated in relation TO wheat and every
thing else as MCll2
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
Sultan Likely to Die Hard.

LONDON, Oct. 22.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Daily News reports that he hears
the czar's visit to Queen Victoria at Bal
moral resulted in Russia, England and
France agreeing upon the basis of a policy
In Japan and China, while the Levant, the
Mediterranean and African questions are
being arranged. The czar wants the result
obtained without bloodshed, says the CORE
spondent and is supported by Italy and
Austria. The sultan Is likely to die hard,
but he will be obliged to yield,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
HISTORY OF THE zWEIBUND
Story of the Birth and Growth of Treaty
Which is Purely Defensive.
RUSSlA'S ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE
London Chronicle Publishes nm Ac-
count of the Formation of the
Understanding between the
Two Countries,

LONDON. Oct. 22.--The Chronicle, upon
authority which 1t is believed is uaquestion-
able, gives tho history of the formation aud
growth Of the Franco Russian alliance.
ut was opened" says the Chronicle, by
a military conference dated August, 1890
of which General Obrutchof was the chief
author, and which was for defensive pur-
poses. The next important event was the
visit to Toulon by the Russian feet in Octo-
ber, 1898, which was followed by the sign
ing OF the treaty in December, 1898, the
statesmen chiefly concerned being NJ. Casi-
mir-Perler and NJ de Giers. 1t is simply
military conference with special relation to
the balance OF power created by the Austro-
German alliance, AMI lapsos on the day that
the alliance comes to an end. 1t is purely
defensive and in no way aggressive, and
therefore could not be used for the recovery
of Alsace-Lorraine. In fact it is solely
directed against possible German attack
such as by Bismarck in 1875
THE treaty has been practically put in
operation by fresh codicils dealing, first
With the scare based on the unfounded re-
port that England intended to interfere in
Morocco second, with the China-Japan war;
third with the Soudan expedition.
"In connection with the latter we believe
that France has sent two notes to England
without Russia's approval, displaying a de-
sire to recur to the abortive Drummon-
Wolf convention OF 1877, which proposed the
British evacuation of Egypt and the neu-
trallzing OF the Suez canal but which came
to nothing owing to French organizations"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
MUST HAVE AMERICAN WHEAT.
English Demand Likely to Continue
for EuII Xenr.

EnEIISh DcmhnU EIktIy 10 VOntInut
for Full Year.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-The Daily Telegraph
in an article on the rise Of wheat says:
The merchants of Mark Lane do not agree
as TO the real reason. Some attribute 1t
to American election tactics and others to
the Indian demand. One influential dealer
said England must import at least 20 900 900
quarters during the coming year, and that
alone will tend to keep the prices up. All
admitted the market was strong and was
likely to get stronger.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
Is Thrrc cold Enough.

buffalo Express.
In 1895 the worlds production of gold was
s203, 900 900.
In 1873 the worlds production of both
gold and silver combined was $l7S ,320,SO0.
Need more be said?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Today is the next but last registra-
tion day. The important duty of regis
tering in order that your vote may be
cast Mt the coming election must not be
npp,nptpd
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Justice may fail temporarily because
of the tccnnicalities of the law, but in
the end right and honesty invariably
prevail.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

When man is so eager for office that
he has to break into the ticket with
an axe his impctuosity is likely to be
seriously checked mt the polls.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

NEW YORK, Oct. ga Special TO inc
Herald from Constantinople says the most
sensational trial ever known in Turkey mas
Just been concluded. Apik Efend the mil
iionaire Armenian, has been condemned
to three years secluslon In fortress. He
was accused of being chief OF the revolution
airy committee. This latter was considered
not proven, but his connection with the
movement was established. He was given
tho minimum penalty possible
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23
PASSING prEAsANTnIEs.

Harper's Bazar: Photographer Ito Uncle
Sp-Iou are n splendid sitter, sir.
Uncle Si-Waal so they say to home
I've been practicin slttln for nigh onto
twenty years.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

cional says that the negotiations for a big
Spanish loan continue. In the meantime. 1t
adds, the smaller credit operations suffice
and assure the resources necessary to main
tain the national honor and defend the in
tegrIty Of the country" The Naccional says
In concusion: Spain possesses all the
soldiers she needs and will prove she has
the money necessary"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

rye been practicin slttin for nigh "S1"V, onto
twenty years.
somcrvlle Journals; one Of the most
pathetic sights In the universe is a lat man
trying to be sentimental
Atlanta Constitution: "Country's ponc
TO the dogs. no hope for it, Too bodi
Just had an election, haven't your" yes"
"Wcll wasn't II a fair unCH" "Oh ycsi
But was beat, sir-plum beat"
somervlle Journal. winks-po you be-
Kinks OF course do. Don't YOU see
this nccktic that the clerk induced my wife
to buy the other day?
New York Truth; Giglamp-To be able
to drive n four-in-hand properly man
needs brains.
Paresis-Yes, indeed; tccming intellect,
In fact
Puck: II didn't realize how short he was
until | heard what Miss Pnkcrly said
about him"
what was that?"
she said he was every inch a gentle-
man"
Brooklyn Life; Miss Antique That hor-
rid Jones tried to kiss me last night after
drinking too much wine at dinner.
Miss Caustique-I was told that he had
signed the pledge this morning.
Cincinnati Enquirer: "Saw you coming
out Of the barbcr's this morning." said
the sociablc boardcr.
81 went in on business connected with
purely personal ends" replied Asbury Pep
pcrs, with much dignity.
"Oh, beg pardon. /"
That is to say, got my hair cut and
my shoes shined.'
TEMPTATIONS TO ERROR.
Washington Star.
'Tis not the man whose feet are large
Who makes the swftest sprintcr;
tCmnpr
Who best cndures the winter;
'Tls not the hen that cacklcs loud
Who makes the steadiest layer;
'Tis not the biggest head of hair
Thnt makes tho foot hall nlnNcr-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Register! Registrars sit until o'clock
this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

New York Truth; Gglamp-To he able
to drive n four-in-hand properly a man
needs brains.
Paresis-Yes, indeed; a tccming intellect,
In fact.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Somcrvlle Journal. Wnks-Do you be-
licvc I'm hNpnotism?
Binks OF course do. Don't YOU sec
this nccktic that the clerk induced my wife
to buy the other day?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Atlanta Constitutions: "Courtry's gone
TO the dogs. no hope for it, Too bodi
Just had an election, haven't you?" "Ycs" ="
"Wcll. wasn't It n fair onc?" "Oh, ycsi
But | was beat. sir-plum beat"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

Somcrvllle Journal; one OF the most
pathetic sights In the universe is "A FAT man
trying to be sentimental
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-23

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If YOU ARE A WEARER OF MEMS
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WHERE YOU ARE SURE OF DEAL
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DON'T FORGET THE HATS,
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DOWS, AND YOU WILL FIND THE
STYLES AND PRICES MARKED ON
THEM.