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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

ton as to the amenabilIty TO law OF this
combination, one of the most powerful
In the amount of capital represented
ever organized, Is one to be considered.
Is 1t of n nature that violates the anti
trust law of 1890 or the later leglsla-
ton against trusts and combinations
Incorporated in the present tariff law?
The precise terms of the agreement
among the parties to the combination
have not been made public. 1t is note
worthy that the utmost secrecy is OBJ
served regarding them. There can be
no doubt, however, that the purpose is
to restrict free competition and to arbi-
trarily regulate prices, which is declared
by the antitrust law to be Illegal and
against public policy. 1t does not make
any difference whether the combination
"unduly" advances the price of steel or
not. If 1t violates the law an effort
should be made to suppress 1t and the
duty of doing this is with the authorities
at Washington. Here is what appears
TO be a vast organized scheme to exact
tribute from the people and the people
look to their public servants to protect
them. Perhaps the law Is not adequate,
but this cannot be known until a proper
and honest effort has been made to en-
force it. The Department of Justice
should see hat the steel combination Is
Investigated and If found to be in viola
ton of the law should proceed against it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

The bridge cases have again been
postponed by the federal supreme court
until April 20. These are the cases
which must determine the validity of
the contract between the Milwaukee and
Rock Island ana the Union Pacific
roads for the use of the Omaha bridge.
"Postponement, it is stated, was granted
to permit Judge Dillon, counsel for the
Union Pacific, to be present at the
marriage of his daughter, The case
was to have been heard April 15-the
date of the Nebraska republican state
convention,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
DEMORALiZING THE SCHOOLS.

The public schools should be abso-
lutely divorced, not only from politics.
but from all contentious and contests
that interfere with the work of teachers
or pupils or tend to create discord
among the patrons of the schools. Gift
taking and gift-soliciting have very
properly been prohibited by the Board
of Education. The same rule should
also apply to all gift enterprises and gift
contests in which it is sought to enlist
the teachers and pupils of the public
schools for the promotion of private
business under preteXt of stimulating Il
rivalry between different schools. What
is the difference from the moral stand
point between betting on the fastest
horse in n trotting race or the best
bruiser in a prize fight and engaging in
Il voting contest as to the most popular
teacher at so much a vote for Il prize in
stead of a purse?
If gift enterprise schemes can not be
carried ON through the use of the mails,
shall they be aided and allotted through
the public schools? Already reports
reach us that teachers have been solicit
ing this kind of popularity, although
attempts to entangle Omaha letter car
riers in similar schemes have been
promptly and summarily stopped by the
Postoffice department. If such contests
are no tolerated among letter carriers,
why should they be among teachers and
pupils of the public schools?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
TIE n

An advance in price of everything
made of steel is what will follow the
combination of steel manufacturers now
being effected or already consummated.
This is the avowed purpose, which is
sought to be justified by the assertion
that for several years past, with the eX-
ception of Il brief period, the American
manufacturers of steel nave been doing
II losing business, n result attributed to
the middlemen rather than to competi-
ton between the manufacturers them
selves. 1t is possible that there is sub
stantial ground for this statement, but
II is contrary to the common impression
and will not be generally accepted as
true. This, however. is Il matter that
cannot be readily determined. If the
steel men insist that they have been
doing IA losing business it would be use
less to deny the statement. but the ques-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
GOLD SHIPMENTS.

The present condition OF exchange
indicates early gold shipments, but one
of the most trustworthy of the New
York financial journals says there is no
good reason for concern over the pros
pect. 1t remarks that at this period an
eflux of gold Is natural, besides which
the conditions governing our trade bal
trast with last year. We were then
running into a period of large mer-
chandise imports and small exports.
whereas now the tendency is he re-
verse. 1t Is true that exports have
recently improved and imports have de-
clined as compared with n year ago,
but it is altogether uncertain as to how
long this condition will continue. An
other uncertainty is in regard to the
immediate future of American ~secur ties.
Just now there appears TO he no reason
to apprchend any considerable return
Of them, but on the other hand there is
no promise of an increased demand for
them. although the plethora of capital
abroad is steadily growing. OF Course
the situation Is very much better than
n ycar ago. The national treasury holds
$50, 900, 900 more gold rhan 1t did then
and financial confidence Is stronger,
Still. the fact remains that the balance,
all things taken into account, is largely
against this country and that fact IL
likely to make itself manifest at any
time in a greatly increased outflow of
nnll
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
THE RAILROAD DECISIONS.

Chicago Chronicle: There never has been
a more important decision under the inter-
state m act than that in tho So
called foreign rate case recently rendered
by the United States supreme court. IL is a
vicious decision and Is justly described by
one Of the Justices in a minority opinion as
authorizing discrimination In favor OF inn
porters AMI against shippers Of freight or
iglnating at American centers OF industry and
trade.
indianapolis Journal: These two decisions
assert in the strongest possible manner tho
principle that RAILROAD corporations. being
created by the people, are subject to legis-
lative and constitutional control, and that 1t
Is the undoubtod right, II net the plain
duty, of legislatures to prevent the building up
of monopolios by the consolidation of parallel
lines Of railroads. Now, II every state legts-
lature in the union Will enact a law prohibit
ing such consultations there will be an end
oil them and a great point gained in favor
of the maintenance of competing lines and
rates.
Chicago Inter Ocean: The supreme court
of the United States handed down n batch
of railway decisions Monday. which. in point
of Importance to business. rank second only
to the granger decisions. In fact, this batch
really constitutes series No. 2 of the granger
decisions. Two of them are simply a re-
affirmation of the principle of law laid down
In the granger decisions, and the other sus-
tains and gives new life to the interstate
commerce act, SUSTAINING TO interstate COM
merce by rail about the same relation that
those granger decisions did to state com
merce by rail.
Indianapolis News: There was no intima-
ton that the inland rates were unreasonable,
and, in the absence of such intimation, the
court declared that 'the mere fact that the
disparity between through and local rates
was considerable, did not, of itself, warrant
the court in finding that such disparity con-
stituted an undue discrimination" The cir
cumstances in the two cases were different,
and. therefore, the same rule could not be
cisions will be for the good of the public,
and they will result in strengthening the
hands of the interstate commission and
giving additional potency to the interstate
commerce act.
are not only gratifying to the commission,
the law, but also to the people, who may
now reasonably hope to obtain the ad-
vantages intended for them. These ad-
v~antages can only be enjoyed by those inter-
ested in the traffic of railroads. One still
more important step is yet to be taken by
congress, and that is the protection of the
owners Of railroads-the shareholders and
bondholders. They are at the mercy of faith
less directories and officers, the latest In
stance Of which Is the bankruptcy of the
Baltimore G. Ohio road. When a depart
ment is created that will have supervision
over this subject then there will be some
assurance for the honest management of
these great corporations and shareholders
and bondhclders will be protected equally
with the shippers of freight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

China has recognized the advantages
of the Universal Postal union to the eX-
tent of applying for admission to mem
bership in that organization. Which
reminds us that the next session of the
delegates representing the union is to
meet at Washington two years hence,
when the United States will be pleased
to welcome China at its first participa-
ton in the proceedings of the body.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
Chicago Inter Ocean.

At nearly all of the republican conventions
and gatherings there is the greatest enthusi-
the effect that the republicans will win a
great victory this fall and an easy one.
Possibly a little too much is being said about
an easy victory. 1t will not be a walkover
for the republicans. The democrats, it may
be assumed, will have the full vote of the
southern states. This will give them 1853
ELECTORAL votes, and they claim that they
will have no great difficulty in securing the
sixty-four additional votes needed from the
states of the north. They had 11S votes
from the northern states in 1892. The en-
thusiasm Of the republican party is spon-
taneous and admirable, but it is just as
well to keep in mind that the fight is going
to be a hard one, and that every vote will
ha neadad
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

Nebraska, oscillating between and on ac-
count of the Mckinley and the Henderson
booms, quivering beneath the eloquence OF
Hon. John Milton Thuretcu, nobly conscious
of Hon. Tobias Castor. swept in the last three
days by the Hoe. William Jennings Bryan
and three other hurricanes, overwhelmed by
oceans of rain and shouts of 16 to l, remains
undaunted and placid. Only a great state can
afford to indulge in great troubles. Besides,
the pocket gophers are coming out of their
nests, which are lined with copies of DR..
Clinton Hart Merriam's epoch-breaking re-
ports on the Geomyidoe, and every gopher in
the chorus is predicting good weather and
better crops. Several populists have declared
their intention of working more with the
pillow and less with the convention, and the
Boy Orator of the Platte is going to take his
16 to 1 puzzle to Sumph Run, Mo-, and other
capitals which he has not yet made tremble.
JOY, and consequently diminishing areas OF
populism, begin to beam over Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

Expert sugar authorities are quoted
as saying that the worlds sugar prod
uct will in all likelihood this year be
a million tons Short of the supply for
several years past. In other words, the
demand for sugar will be at least con-
slant. This ought to f~orcshadow well
for the beet sugar industry in the
United States. There is n ready mar
ket in this country for all the sugar
that can be produced here. Beet sugar
factories in Nebraska ought to be tempt
ing to conservative capitalists.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

The council committee has decided to
ask for an issue of %refunding bonds
bearing Az per cent interest. 1t is
doubtful whether bonds at a lower rate
could be floated this year, but in view
of the fact that Omaha has always met
obligations of this nature, notwithstand-
ing populations of dishonest officials,
there should be no doubt of the success
of the proposed issue.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
BARRED.
Washington Star,

Washington Star.
His face was pale; his glance was sad;
They sought to cheer in vain.
You've YOUTH they said, my noble lad;
Wherefore should you complain
Perhaps you'll make your mark some day
Where glorious deeds are done:
He shook his head and answered, Nay
l cannot shoot a gum
but you may be a statesman yet.
And in the council hall
Behold careers that rise and set
While men await your call
He shed a tear and answered, Though
| am Kentucky's son,
In craftsmanship / stand no show;
l cannot shoot a gum
"Couragey' they cried. "why, you may be
Tho president ere long.
This is a land where all is free
Unto the swift and strong"
His proud lip curled. They heard him say
"'Round me the ducks might run
The live-long day in g~uileless play;
| cannot shoot a gum
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
1t is admitted by the local represents

1t is admitted by the local representa-
tives of the fire insurance companies
that the classification of risks N Omaha
is not what it should be aud that the
standard according to which rates are
adjusted is not really the best risk in
the city. These things conceded, the
least hat the companies can dc is to
give us a new classification and re-
arrange the rating Of all properties on
an equitable basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

The gratifying announcement Is made
that the working hours at the Union
Pacific shops have again been increased.
The order of curtailment was but a
temporary one. The resumption of regu-
lar hours will be quite as gratifying
to the retail merchants as 1t must be
to the army of mechanics at the shops.
1t would be of in%calculable benefit to
Omaha If there were more great in
dustries such as the Union Pacific shops
within the limits of this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

While The Bee has no disposition to
dip into the local political cauldron of
Lincoln, it takes pleasure in congratu-
lating the republicans of Lancaster
county upon the selection of a legisla-
tive ticket that is exceptionally clean
and strong.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

General Henderson has again been
highly complimented by an invitation to
deliver the Memorial day Grafton Mt the
tomb of General Grant. This Is indeed
a great distinction. Few men are more
capable Of rising to the full dignity of
such an occasion than is General Man.
dersOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

over again. When the interstate law
was first enacted the railroads made a
wonderful show Of yielding 1t the
strictest obedience, but It did not take
long for them to discover ways by
which they could evade Its provisions.
1t is not likely that 1t will take long for
them to wear of the shyness traceable
by the new decisions.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

A man has been arrested in st. Louis,
& charged with dealing in bogus Cripple
Creek mining stocks. Why any man
wants TO deal in bogus Cripple Creek
stocks passes comprehension. AS if
there We're not enough swindling going
on in genuine Cripple Creek stocks!
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
Chance for 81 Change.

PhI1adelphIa Record.
Twenty-four United States senator's whose
terms will expire On the 4th of March next
will be affected by results of the various
legislative elections to be held this fall.
This fact would be sure to bring out a full
vote on the legislative tickets, even If there
should have been no such stimulus as a
presidential contest, for the people have
grown wearied of the present senate, and
would gladly welcome a change in the sper-
sonnet of that body.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

1t Is now announced that the Grant
monument will be completed and ready
for dedication before the close of the
present month. That 1t should have
taken the great city OF New York twelve
years to redeem its promise to erect
this monument at the tomb of the great
commander will be one of the disgraces
of the nineteenth century.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

Since the decision of the supreme
court strengthening the hands of the
Interstate Commerce commission, the
railroads have suddenly become extra
ordinarily cautions about granting
favors to shippers. 1t is the old story
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

The olive branch of peace Is again in
evidence at Labor Temple with every
promise that disturbing elements have
been |subjugated, So long as labor or
CARNATIONS in this city elevate their
best men into places of leadership the
possibility of trouble is averted. The
importation of noisy, untried leaders is
all but disastrous.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

If Senator Call of Florida is so
anxious to fight, perhaps he might in
duce some one of his associates in the
senate to arrange a pair with him and
give him leave of absence to go to
Cuba and offer his services to the in
Surpents.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

Lancaster county republicans have
their full legislative tickets in the field
and have also named their delegations to
both state and congressional conven-
tions. They will not be troubled with
another primary or local convention this
year. This is what one would call hit
ting about four political birds with II
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
Where Trouble Turks.

NNUSTTTHETUH lUSIs
The crisis may pass as other crises SEEM
ingly as grave have passed, but all the same
it is upon the tcards that France and Russia
may have their combined fleets in the upper
Mediterranean within sixty days, and that
a complacent sultan will open the gates of
the Black sea, for Them to effect a junction.
The air of Europe is thick with evil portent.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

Bud Lindsay makes no pretense to the
oratorical powers of DR.. Ricketts,, but
he has a peculiar eloquence of his own
which counts for more when it comes,
to the selection Of delegates to n ma
tional convention,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

The local A. +. A. organ that is parad-
ing "Our Choice: For president, w. S.
Linton of Michigan, for vice president,
John l.. Webster of Nebraska" ought
to display a little more of that patriot
ism Of which it so loves to talk and
reverse Its ticket. Why should Web
ster play second TO any man?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

900. This example is sufficient to show that
Justice 10 not melted out in Italy. and this
Is the origin OF the ever-increasing misery
and popular and widespread discontent, which
finds It's vent ~ sedltion and brigaudase.
This situation can only be changed by ex-
IRENE measures or "a a consequence Of the
of the state,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

General Weyler now that
he hopes to have conquered Cuba by
the expiration of two years. General
Weyler apparently has his line out for
n life tenure job in subjugating the
Cuban insurgents.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

a sermon entitled THE Easter Fact"
contributed by Rev, Henry c. Potter.
Episcopal bishop Of New York, based up
on the story Of the miraculous draft OF
fishes after the resurrection of the Lord
An Easter discourse for those who are
unoble to attend Easter services at their
own churches.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

PRACTICAL LESSONS OF EASTER:
a symposium Of pertiont advice and
suggestions called to mind by the advent
of Easter, contributed by representative
churchmen OF all dcnominatiOns-What
Easter should teach TO the practical
everyday man and woman.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
EASTER WITH THE WOMEN.

Move and attractive Easter styles that
win be displayed by fashionable women
out on dress parade. An expert woman
jeweler thoroughly posted in her business
Easter table Notwithstanding
novelties among Easter tfowers-New
Easter car~tis-Swedish woman's plan for
reducing fesh-Latest fashion gossip
News Items about noted women.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
limitation of Uncertninty.

Chicago Record.
One comforting reflection is that this des-
perate uncertainty regarding the third-term
boom cannot endure beyond the date when
the Chicago convention closes.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
THE OMAHA SUNDAY Bee
THE BEST NEWSPAPER.
MIRTH IN RHYME.

Detroit Tribune.
oh, woman tell us, II you will,
The reason of your rage
For arts which, stimulating youth,
But emphasize your age.
Philadelphia Record.
signs of spring are everywhere in
The pensive goat now chews the old tin
can; 'Hv
And we encounter in their passing flight
The poet and the hokey-pokey man.
Buffalo Express.
Said the bicycle-boy, Now then,
l will ride like the racing meng'
But he got into trouble,
For he bent himself double,
And couldn't bend back again.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
He went west by the overland route,
And he wore a brand-new English souto.
And q shiny silk hat,
1t was at the lat
Ter every one took a shoute.
Judge.
To tell his love he vainly tried;
The hour was growing late.
Il can't express mySelf!' he cried,
And now he curses fate
Because the cruel girl replied:
"Then why not go by freight"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

The slate smashers in Lancaster
county have taken up the cry: "Poli-
ticians and bosses to the rear! The
people to the front!'
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
The National Sentiment.

UIODt-DtInOCTat.
A winding up of the session In May or
earlier would meet a %long-felt want. Let
congress pass the appropriation bills and go
home.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
AN EASTER PICTURE POEM:

Beautifully Illustrated Easter poem
written specially for the present occasion
by Harriet Prescott Spofford--Othcr wei
selected poetry, peculiarly appropriate
to tho present Eastertlde.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

The rumor of Il new steel trust is
enough to give n man with an iron con-
Stitution the cold shivers.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
EAsTER DELIBERATIONS IN HISTORY!

Origin OF the Easter celebration-Ob-
servance of the day in the ancient world
Civic and religious ceremonies at home
and abroad-peculiar Easter customs
that prevail in different foreign lands
Easter on the Calendar.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
EASTER BRINGS RELIEr no soCIErY,

Review Of the social calm that has
p~erVaded Lent-Easter brings promise
OF renewed activity in the society realm
Entertainment of the week-Visltors
from out of town-Prospectus of social
pleasures to come-Movements and
whereabouts of members OF maha's
society set.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

Beer or no beer-that is the question
out at Fort Robinson.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
~EAsTERTIDB THEATERs.

The theatrical season, of late dead To-
cally, seems about to experience a glori-
GUS resurrection, not inappropriate to the
lar, hut not nasty, entertainment at
B~oyd's-Some thoughts on English stage
humor, suggested by the recent appear
ance of Eddie Foy in comedy-A fine
lot of attractions coming-Gossip of the
stage.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
TEsrIvAG az mic EAsrrn rGG.

Beginning of the Easter Egg enshrouded
I'm The mists of ccnturlcs-The egg re-
garded In many places as a sacred em-
blem-Curious practices and peculiar
legends that cluster around the Easter
egg.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
NAsTRR AMONG rHE MHEELMEN

Plans and details of a cheap European
trip for women amount the wheels
Advantages of the bicycle for those who
want to do the old country at small ex-
pense-Why accident insurance comes
bloomer as the costome for wheelwomen-
What the local bicycle people are doing.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
UNEXCELLED NEWS SERVICE.

NEWS SERVICE:
Full associated press foreign cable and
domestic telegraph service-The New
York. Worlds special foreign corre-
spondence-Unrivalled special news serv-
ern states-Well written and accurate
Local news reports,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04

And Sunbeams Danced" The story
of Geord'e Todd's search for Easter sun
shine-Quaint and charming Easter toys
for the children-Pretty poetry about the
little ones-Prattle of the youngsters-A
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
EAsTER IN THE sPORTTNG MoRLn:

Prospects of the season with the
horse fanciers-Plans and outlook of the
University cub athletic teams-Gossip
ing on In the different fields of sport
faithfully Observation-Disclosures that in
terests every sportsman in this vicinity.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-04
A NEW SERIAL STORY.
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE.

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