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Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
THE ,GBIcULTURAL PROBLEM.

In every civilized country the agri-
cultural condition is commanding the
serious consideration of statesmen.
What shall be done to relieve the farm
ing population from distress is ques-
ton that is receiving the attention OF
European governments and in our own
country there is no subject of greater
importance than that of conserving the
interests and welfare Of the great agri-
cultural class, the prosperity OF which
is most essential to national progress
and to the well being Of every other
class.
The present British ministry came
into power pledged to do something
helpful to British agriculture, which
has never been in greater distress than
at present, and bill is now before
Parliament which provides for lessen
ing the burden of land taxation. This
is now extremely heavy and undouDt-
edly the proposed legislation would be
a material relief, but it is questionable
whether it would accomplish all that
it's promoters hope for 1t. The British
farmer is subjected to constantly IN
creasing competition, which Will not
be lessened by reducing taxation on
land What he wants is some sort OF
protection, something that will check
the competition from Russia and Ar
gentina, but this he cannot get because
the ruling class Is immovably opposed
to everything in the nature of protec-
...si 90, will
fore have to be satisfied mt least for a
long time to come, with n mitigation or
taxation. In France agriculture Is to
some extent guarded by protective
duties and while these have not In the
case of all products been found so eff
fective as was expected 1t is unques-
tionable that the policy has been bene-
| fetal to the farmers OF France, whose
| condition as whole is better than that
| of the farmers of any other European
country. Germany also accords a
measure of protection to it's agricultural
producers. but this is less now than
| formerly and there is much complaint
from the farming interest and almost
constant appeals to the government for
relief Commercial treaties prevent
compliance with the demand for higher
duties and German statesmen have been
endeayoring to find other expedients
for the mitigation of agricultural dis
tress One of these of practical ma
ture is the formation of farmers so
cieties for the purpose of disposing
in common OF the products of the soil,
for the establishment of silos, store
houses and elevators.
AS to the agricultural producers of
the United States, whose condition as
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Detroit Free Press: The seven million
Christian Endsavorers In the world will
learn with interest that the Presbyterian
general assembly disclaim any intention
OF suppresslng them.
Denver News: Rev. sylvester says Man
was created for Joy" but the bible says he
Is Of few days and full Of trouble, and as this
is house cleaning time we fear Job had later
and better information than the pastor.
indianapolis Journal Mrs, Tngley, new
head of the Theosiphical society, weighs
200 pounds, Madam Blavatsky was heavy
weight also. Is there anything in abundant
flesh which tends to esoteric knowledge or
do adopts in cccultism just naturally grow
fat?
Chicago Post: A Peru, Ind. church is said
to have tired of oyster euppers. ice cream
festivals and other regulation affairs in the
eating llne," and to have given baby
banquet" We admit that 1t was an inno-
walton, and only regret that the item fails
to tell how they were cooked or served.
Brooklyn Eagle: There are to be no man
hunts in the Presbyterian general assembly
this year. Heresv is. OF course, a very bad
thing, but the pursuit of 1t is worse. The
men who ignite themselves with Goals from
tho altar o. hades. In order the more
furously to do the work Of the Lord are the
men of whom hades alone has cause to be
.roud.
Chicago Tribune: Rev. c. NJ. Winchester
OF Middletown, N. Y, IS the owner oil
park and an advocate of the bloomer for
women to such an extent that women bicycle
riders who do not wear bloomers cannot enter
his park Mr.. Winchester may think 1t a
healthfu costume, or he may be near
sighted and think 1t a beautiful costume,
but the reports indicate he is not in the
least short-sighted, and therefore thinks 1t
an attractive costume, and attraction is
what he wants for the park. There Is no
doubt Mr.. Wlnchester's experiment Will be
watched with interest. but this has caused
the doom cs bloomers elsewhere-that they
we're watched with too much interest. If the
girls of Middletown are of the right
sort they will continue to ride in skirts anu
avoid the park Of Rev. G. NJ. Winchester.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
AS TO FREE ALCOHOL.

Few people comparatively have any
conception of the amount of alcohol
that is used in the arts and in manu-
featuring and hence there is no general
appreciation of the Importance to nu-
merous interests of the bill which
passed the house of representatives
the past week repeating the section OF
the tariff law which provides that any
manufacturer finding it necessary to
use alcohol in the arts, or in any medi-
cinal or other like compound, shall be
entitled to receive from the treasury
of the United States rebate or re-
payment of the tax on the alcohol so
used The house of representatives de-
voted extended consideration to the
bill repeating this section, there being
strong opposition from members hav-
ing manufacturing constituencies, but
it was adopted by a large majority, to-
gether with authority for joint Sc
lect committee of members of the sen
ate and house to consider all questions
relating to the use of alchool in the
manufactures and arts, free of tax,
and to report their conclusions to con-
gress at the beginning of the next ses-
sion.
. The proposed repeal of the free al
cohol section of the tariff law was
urged on the ground chiefly that it was
necessary to protect the national treas
ury. Already the claims for the re-
payment of the tax since the law went
into effect amount to millions of dollars
and according to the estimate of the
commissioner of Internal revenue the
claims under the law will amount to
perhaps $1O,OOO,000 n year. 1t was
shown that the free alcohol provision
affords an easy way for frauds upon
the treasury, which it would be imp0s-
sible to prevent without having an
army of inspectors. 1t was also con-
clusiyely shown that it Is Of no benefit
to the public. The practical operation
of the provision is that it allows any
body calling himself manufactures to
get alcohol, pay the market price for
it, use it in what he calls the arts, or
i'm medicinal or other like compounds,
sell it at full price, including the tax,
treasury and get $1.10 gallon by way
of gift from the treasury for every
gallon of alcohol he has used.
There has been II great pressure upon
the house ON the part Of manufacturers
using alcohol iii opposition to the pro-
posed repeal and this pressure Will un-
doubtedly be continued on the senate,
but it will probably be no more effect
i've with the latter body than it
was with the former. Free alcohol for
use in the arts and manufactures may
be desirable when the revenue can be
spared, but under present conditions
it is manifestly not good policy and
therefore the action of the house was
unquestionably judicious. There is rea-
son to expect that it will be promptly
concurred in by the senate. where it
| will come up for consideration within
| the next few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

n whole is far from being as bad as
that Of the producers of Europe gen
orally, Improvement will be found In a
policy that will build up the home
market and increase the consuming
capacity of the people. To whatever
extent the products of American farms
are now subjected through unfriendly
legislation, to foreign competition, they
should be relieved of it, but the build
ing up of the home market is the sure
way of promoting agricultural pros.
perity in the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Church Societies.

The Presbyterian assembly, after a heated
controversy decided to remain loyal to the
Endeavor society, declining to encourage the
organization of other rival societies. The
Methodist conference, however, after dis
cussion that developed much acerbity decided
that the church should not recognize In any
matter of legislation the Christian Endeayor
societies for sanction in any manner the
afiliation of these societies with the Epworth
league
1t would seem that an attitude of unfriend-
liness on the part of the church toward any
organization Of young people banded together
for Christian endeavor in these days when
churches lament the Indifference of young
people to Christian teaching is unfortunate
and ill,adyised.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
MIrNICLPAL HOME RULE.

In his notes on city government in ST.
Louis in the Current Century Magazine
DIR. Albert Shaw, who is without ques-
ton the foremost authority in the
United States upon problems of munich
pal management, refers to that city as
the most satisfactory exponent of what
may be called the most distinctively
American system of city government
that the country affords on any scale of
magnitude The one great achievement
for which St Louis is to be praised is,
he says, the completeness with which 1t
has won its liberty and stands for the
principle of home rule. He classes 1t
with the "free cities of the middle
ages because its charter, instead of
being made for it and conferred upon
it by the legislature or some other state
agency, was made for 1t by body of
representative local citizens elected for
that purpose and then adopted by the
voters of st. Louis at Il special election.
Municipal home rule in st. Louis dates
from 1876. The constitutional conven-
tion which had been in session in Mis-
with the problem Of providing for the
government Of its chief municipality
cut the Gordian knot by referring the
whole matter to the people Immediately
concerned. 1t provided that the city
and county governments might, If they
chose, agree to hold special election
in order to choose thirteen men to draw
Al, lf.tf inn nj
the city from the county and to draft
a charter for the reconstructed city. This
program was carried out. The city anu
county governments were consolluateu
under conditions satisfactory to both.
A framework of government was, ere
ated for the new municipality of
which DR.. Shaw speaks enthusiastically,
while the gteat boon which the charter
confers liesl in his opinion, in the fact
that. so far as city affairs are con
cerned. the assembly is a fully EN-
powered delberative body free from
the periodical interference Of legislative
Intermediates.
The example of st. Louis has been
followed I'M number of other cities
i'll Il way to commend III 10 the a'teh-
ton of all Students of American muni-
cipal government, and there is no doubt
but that in some such scheme of muni-
cipal home-rule lies the key to our
municipal reform. Unfortunately for
Omaha, the proposition to submit an
amendment to the constitution that
would enable it to frame its own char
ter and secure a limited sphere of in
dependence of legislative domination
failed to secure the requisite approval
of the two houses of the last Legislature.
An amendment, however, is pending
| to be voted on at the election this ran
| which would, if ratified, enable the city
| to take one step in the desired direc-
ton by merging the governments OF city
and county and consolidating oihces
| that have to do with analogous duties.
Just as half loaf is better than no
/ loaf, the adoption Of this amendment
will be the first move toward the much
desired municipal home rule which,
though delayed, must eventually come
To
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

An empty head and rattling tongue 50
well together.
The hypocrite In politics can double dIsV
count the hypocrite in the church.
Code way OF making a man rich has al
ways been to first make him righteous.
Prayers are sometimes made in church
that the devil would like to see answered.
Money that has the blood OF the poor upon
II cannot be Of any real benefit to the rich.
There are too many people In the church
who have religion only on one slde-the out
side.
Perhaps more people in your neighborhood
would want religion, IL you would show them
what II is.
A preacher does not help the Lord any by
preaching more truth than he is willing to
live up to.
Bread cast on the water may sink out OF
sight, but sooner or later 1t will come BACK
to the ION
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Chicago Tribune: you've been going to
see her three years and don't dare TO eau
her by her first name? Well you are wast-\
ing your time. You're courtins 'ne "ro"s
mo. she's the right girl. I'm afraid the
trouble is that I'm the wrong man..
Detroit Free Press. After a man has
reached the age OF forty" said Mrs. Dis
brow 'he thinks every good looking woman
he sees is in love with him"
II am sure, my dear" retorted MIR. d.,
81 have never accused YOU
Washington Star: "And am fully able to
support your daughter, sir" the young man
said, in conclusion
II dunno. l Dunno" said the pork baron,
thoughtfuly. Her last three husbands all
Chicago Record: "My husband always
walks past the hat rack and puts his hat on
the piano" 49,. mao, ,,,,,n -
How did you do it?"
~ moved the piano into the hall and
brought the hat rack into the parlor.'
New York World: '".I never seem to be able
to agree with you; she said; ,o,,,or,hor
YOUR being on my side upon one occasion
So saying, Adam threw triumphaht
glance at Eve and took turn around the
garden alone.
indianapolis Journal: Come, old man"
said the kind friend, "cheer up. There are
II don't mind her breaking the engage
ment so very much" said the despondent
young man. But to think that | have got
ring for a year to come yet. That Is whaf
IN
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

We have alreadysa new senator-elect
for Louisiana. The people of Louisiana
do not intend TO run the risk of being
only half represented in the senate in
order to indulge their legislature in the
pastlme of a prolonged and resultless
senatorial contest Louisiana does not
care to repeat the experience of Della
ware and Kentucky.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

st Paul Pioneer fresS.
Mr.. Tesla's improved e'ectricN light. by
which 10 per cent instead of 3
per cent OF the electric power is
converted into light, is said to illumine a
room so completely that photographs can be
taken by it in two seconds. A brighter cleo
trio light than the one now in use for the
same money would be a welcome advance,
but more light for less money is what is
claimed for the Tesla invention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Mayor Broatch has still great op-
portunity before him in reforming MS
business administration of the cify's
affairs and giving the people the eco
nomical municipal government which
he so freely promised last fall. In
every effort he may make in that direc-
ton he will have the cordial support of
The Bee. And every official act of the
mayor for the promotion of the general
public welfare will receive appropriate
commendatiOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

If, as the distillers who are shutting
down their distilleries claim, there has
been an oyerproduction OF whisky, bar
room patrons will soon be wanting to
know why it is that the price of toddy
has not come down.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Mexico now has female Messiah
who confines herself to the predicting
business. AS long as the demand for
divlnely inspired mortals holds out We
may be sure there will be no dearth in
the supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Wonder what real live cyclone would
do IL it inadvertently got mixed up
among some of the sky-scraping towers
OF our larger cities? Would cyclone
have the nerve to tackle n twenty-story
building, or would the very sight of it
cause It to turn tail and make an un-
ceremonious escape?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Our prohibitionists are one-idea men
on one idea only. AS soon as they de-
part from the prohibition mooring they
develop as much discord on every live
issue of the day as could the most CON
glomerate collection of men innoculated
with different hobbies.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Congressman w. S. Linton, who con
stltuted the head OF the presidential
ticket proclaimed by the local organ Of
the A. l.. A., has just been renominated
for congress for second time. The
question Is what kind of consolation
prize viii be conferred on the other
part of the Linton presidential ticket
Perhaps Mr. Webster can throw light
In this dark subject
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

The original copy of the constitution
of the Cuban republic is missing and
a reward isroffered for its return. A
reward for the discovery of the Cuban
republic win also be offered and cheer
fully paid by the Spanish military au-
thorities in the island.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Attorney General Churchill threatens,
1t is stated by common report, to aVenge
his defeat in the Douglas county CON
yention by open and relentless warfare
upon the state treasury combine which
is seeking to retain control for two
years more. He processes to be able to
unfold u tale which will cause every
one of his adversaries to cry for quarter
and promises to use the power OF his
office to their discontinue. Such Il
course upon Mr.. Churchills part would
doubtless be of great benefit to the state.
The surprising thing is that Mr..
Churchill has kept this important IN
formation to himself so long.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
The Entertaining Dentist.
Springfield Republican.

NpTIIIGIIVIU IN0VUUTVIII'
The competition of the American dentists
in Vienna has 50 alarmed the native practi-
TONERS that meeting to consider the mat
ter was recently called. After discussion 1t
was agreed that the American dentist does
not abandon his patient to melancholy geiec-
tion, but while attending to his scientific
duties discourses entertainingy upon a va
riety of subjects" The deuced Yankee
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

According to the consular reports the
late war between China and Japan did
not injure tie, Chinese trade with for
eign nations in, the least But 1t was
a costly luxury for China to pay for
which will take the proceeds of its
foreign commerce for some time to come.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Joan of Arcs armor is said to have
been found. But the secret of the war
rior maids military successes remains
as much Il mystery as ever. And there
are people who refuse to credit her
with the glory of the famous victories
that have been attributed to her
nrowpss
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

1t is to be noted that the wise men
always descant on the scientific aspect
of tornado at safe distance from the
scene of wreckage and ut II safe time
after the storm.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

viii compel the rider to keep an upright
sitting posture. IL this is so the new
Swiss wheel can not be introduced any
too soon to suit the lovers of artistic
lnuuscapps
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

A company of Princeton college stu
dents is arranging to visit the west this
summer upon geological expedition.
1t is almost paradoXical that they should
go to the newest part of the country to
find the oldest fossils.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Eastern papers refer to the collapse
of firm of operate managers as "a
crash in opera" The opera naturally
had to maintain its reputation for noise
to the very end.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
ymp,oms Of the Campaign.

Chicago Record.
A sure indication OF the progress Of the
campaign is the fresh crop OF stories relating
how certain presidential candidates like to
sit on the corner-grocery cracker boxes and
in plain Jeffersonian simplicity swap stories
with the grocer's boy and the people OF the
village.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Senator Voorhees, denies the report
that he is ready to retire to private life.
But that will have no effect on his re-
tirement, which will be compulsory, not
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

This is to be year of splits and
split-tail tickets. The prohibitionists
led off with their national convention
and led off with the party split.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Today is the anniversary of the great
Johnstown flood. But that terrible ca
tastrophe no longer tops the record. of
death-dealing collisions of the elements.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

e. r. Balch is not stalking horse
for anybody. He is a candidate for the
state treasurership and feels confident of
his own nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Secretary Morton returned to Wash
ington and President Cleveland vetoed
the river and harbor bill. Remarkable
coincidence, if not cause and effect.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

One thing is settled The next gov
ernor of Nebraska will not hail from
Omaha. But that will not interfere
with the success of the Transmississippi
axnOSitiou
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

A penny saved is n penny earned.
This is the melody that pervades all
parts of the presidents river and harbor
veto message
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Nothing like little storm should be
permitted to interfere with the nomina-
tion of the next president of the United
States on schedule time.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

The sweet girl graduate has arrived
on schedule time and in numbers that
will disappoint not the most extrava-
CANT forecaster of her coming.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Philadelphia Times.
In cutting of the supply OF Cuban tobacco
hasn't Weyler cut OF more than he can
chew2
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

The overhead wire must go. We shall
learn this lesson if we live through
enough destructive storms.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Perhaps that BOlln juror simply
bribed himself. That is what the
smirched Bolln attorney would have
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Douglas county has been heard from.

From now on the Nebraska state cam
paign will begin to be interesting.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Cbeaucr 20 Move.

Indianapolis Journal.
The few men who are advocating secession
in Colorado can get rid of the United states
easily by emigrating to Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

A Swiss professor OF mathematics
claims to have invented bicycle that
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
UNDER THE WILLOW.
Written for The Bee.

Written for The Bee.
The willow bends low DER the grave whers
he sleeps, ,
And silent watch, like sentinel. keeps,
And with arms outstretched in motheriy
care, -, -, -.
Seems to lovingly guard the hallowed spot
Where our soldier lies sleeping.
The night winds are singing requiem low.
And the stream flows past, solemn and Slow
The stars look down with plying eyes,
Where our soldier lies sleeping.
Then bring the bright flowers the pansies
and roses: ,.,<,
Bring this Offering of love. these beautiful
And make of the blossoms sweet, fragrant
pillow, ...,,,.,
Where our soldier lies sleeping.
BELLA E. HOWELL.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
DOMESTIC IDYLs.

Chicago Times Herald: Persons who, lack
grit might try course OF boarding mouse
Strawberries.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
A Parable.

---------- II Thomas BAILEY AIuTIyII:-
one went east and one went west
Across the wild sea foam,
And both were on the selfsame quest.
Now. one there was who cared Tor hauSht'
So stayed at home;
vel Of the three twas only he -,..
VINO reached the goal-by him unsought.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Good Night.

=. weir
cood night. Good night All, good the nighs
Thai wraps thee in it's silver light.
Good night No night is good Tor me
That does not hold a thought OF thee'
Good night.
Good night. Be every night as sweet
As that which made our love owe &c SomP,fHi'eh; thnfi /.
ono me brief Good night" for thee and me.
Good night.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Chicago Tribune: you've been going to
see her three years and don't dare to call
her by her first name? Well, you are vast
ing your time. You're counting the wrong
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

mo, she's the right girl. I'm afraid the
rnuhle Is that I'm the wrong man.