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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
PROPOSED BETftf,TION.

measure has been introduced in
congress witch provides that in case
of Discrimination against the products
of the United States by any country
the president may meet such diScrimina-
tion by inGreaSng the rate of duty on
the products of the country making it
to an amount equal to the discrimina-
tion made.no This proposes a policy of
retaliation which the United States may
be compelled in self-defense to adopt
sooner or later
Throughout Europe there is growing
tendency to discriminate against Amer
lean products. 1t is manifested in Ger
many, France and other continental
countries. where the agrarian element is
strong and aggressive enough to COM
mand the consideration of the govern
ment, and it is showing itself in Eng
land, where the government has pro
posed more stringent regulations re-
garding the importation of American
cattle and meats which are intended
to result in the exclusion of foreign cat
tie. Another measure pending in the
British Parliament has in view the eX-
clusion of American cheese from the
markets of the United Kingdom. These
acts of discrimination against the prod
rcts of this country, taken to satisfy
the demands for protection against
American competition of the ngricul-
tural and live stock raising interests of
the various countries, have seriously af-
fected our foreign commerce. In the
last three years the decline in the value
of the exports of horned cattle has
amounted to about S5,OO0,OOO and the
falling off in this branch of our eX-
port trade continues. There has been
Il marked decline. also in the value of
dressed beef and of pork products eX-
ported. The danger is that this diScrim-
nation will be extended until many
products are affected and therefore the
question of some means of arresting
it. if possible, is one for serious con-
sideration. 1t is n question of profound
concern to the great agricultural inter.
ests of the United States.
Undoubtedly an efficacious remedy
would be found in judicious applica-
ton of the policy of reciprocity. Ii
was this that enabled our government
several years ago to remove the en-
barge upon our cattle and meats which
had been in effect for Il decade or
longer. 1t is peaceful method by
which mutual interests are subServed.
That failing there is recourse to retalia-
ton, which means commercial warfare,
and is to be avoided as long as possible.
OF course we are bound to concede to
every country the unquestionable right
to adopt whatever policy it shall deem
best for protecting or promoting the in
terests of it's own people. We do that
ourselves. But Snch Il concession does
not preclude thel adoption of policy
designed to restrain and restrict dis
by tother countries dis
tipctly hostile to. our interests. 1t is
likely this matter will soon receive con-
in congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Genuine reformers Seldom seek Office and
only accept it when necessity makes accept
ance patriotic duty.-Chicago Tmes-Herald.
In one respect true. In another re-
spect false. Reform in municipal gov
ernment can be effected only from
within and not from without. For this
it is necessary that men be placed in
office who will carry out the program
of reform and introduce business meth
DDS into the public business. The man
who consents to run for Office upon a
ticket pledged to reform is none the
less reformer on that account. On the
other hand, it is idle to expect reform
from the professional office seeker any
more than from the patriot who be-
comes candidate merely for the per-
sonal profit he hopes to reap when he
gets into power.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Postmaster General Wilson calls
upon college men and business men
and educated men to come to the front
in politics. 1t is because politics is too
often regarded rs the exclusive field of
the shrewd but ignorant manipulation of
men that government and especially To-
cal government is dominated by men
who would not be employed in any CON
6dential or responsible position by any
intelligent business man. 1t Is on the
reluctance of educated men to under
take the necessary work of politics that
the class of professional politicians
thrive
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
Contracts by Lawyers and Clients.

The New jersey legislature has enacted a
statute to govern contracts between attor-
ncys and clients in suits of damages against
corporations in case of personal injury A
large part of the litigation in cities arises
from claims of this kind. More than half
perhaps two-thirds or four-fifths, of the
damage suits are prosecuted under an agree
ment by which the attorney is to receive a
part of the sum awarded in the verdict If
1t shall be in favor OF the plaintiff The
New Jersey law provides that all contracts
between attorneys and clients shall be sub
mitted to the court in which the cases are
tried for approval. The percentage of the
verdict which the lawyer Is to receive must
be ratified by the court and the ratio may be
reduced If 1t shall be regarded as excessive
1t is a benefcent law and it is sound on
general principles. An innovation in the
administration Of justice as marked as the
abolition of the law relating to mainte-
nance should be strictly under judicial guild
ance,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Whatever may be the intrinsic merits of
the Pacific railroad funding proposition Con-
gres1man Barham is Undoubtedly right in his
contention that the legal status of the case
should be decided by the courts, and not by
congress. AS to the question of collecting
or forgiving the debts owed by the railroads
to the national treasury, only congress can
dispose of 1t; but as to the amount of the
respective debts and the legal complications
in which they are entangled, the inquiry
should be made and decision rendered ac-
cording to the fixed and passoness rules of
the law courts, and not by the whims or per-
sonal feelings Of the irresponsible men who
temporarily hold positions in congress. Hap
hazard legislation is bad enough and we
have entirely too much of it. Let not the
decisions on it be haphazard and unreliable
also.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
Even the most pronounced opponents

Even the most pronounced opponents
of statutory prohibition must entertain
a deep-felt admiration for the persist
ence OF the prohibition party, which con
tinues to hold national conventions,
nominate presidential candidates and
promulgate national platforms every
four years without the ghost of show
of ever electing man, and not even an
expectation of getting single vote in
the electoral college. Such devotion de-
serves something better than forlorn
cause
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

The citizens of Crawford who seek
to abolish the post canteen ut Fort Rob
inson are standing in their own light.
Their motive is Il selfish one and the
effect OF their crusade IL not In the in
terest of sobriety and good morals.
The War department is endeayoring to
prevent soldiers from leaving the fort
In quest of intoXicants, and in doing
so IL is rendering Il service to the people
of Crawford. If the petty controversy
Is persisted in II may result in the
abandonment of the fort, the necessity
for which is already seriously ques'
toned at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
Political Wnr Cries.
New York Herald

These war cries are elect!oneering exped-
ents. The unscrupulous politician, the jingo
and the Jacobin, are in accord and will so
remain until the close of the presidential
campaign. The people must be patient,
vigilant and not wanting in courage and
common sense. We are sure to be swept
toward many a shoal or treacherous Niagara
brink, and the highest patriotism can alone
avert dangerous consequences. If we can,
however, keep our course steady until No
vember the war cries will die away and the
war clouds dissolve. The people will then
enjoy the felicity Of having, in spite of sore
temptation, minded their own business and
kept an honorable peace with mankind.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

During his last visit to Omaha in his
capacity as n pphlc lecturer Frank G..
Carpenter, the versatile globe-trotter
and newspaper writer, made such ia
vorable impression Upon his audiences
that his return thfs' week for another
series of illustrated talks is anticipated
as great treafhu Readers of The Bee
who are SO familiar. with Mr.. Carpen-
ter's fascinating style of word paint
ing will doubtless utilize the oppor-
tunity to enlarge their stock of informa-
tion by listening to his narrative of
men he has interviewed and countries
he has visited.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Sioux City Journal
The wheel and the trolley have only tenn
porarily discouraged the equine industry.
The evidence multiplies that the horse is
still in the race. The check that horse
breeding has had promises to make profit in
the next generation of good draft and road
ster stock. The demand and price are al
ready stiffening. Nobody has any use for
the poor horse of any sort. He must go.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

There must be an awakening of public
conscience out i'll Colorado when bro
kers are expelled from mining
exchange for being mixed up in doubt
full naming stock deals. 1t will probably
take an expert to draw the line between
doubtful and legitimate mining stock
speculations.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

cigncrs domicilcd in the United States
cognizable in the federal courts, there
Is no valid reason why it should not
exercise this authority. Our govern
ment should not in this respect he iso-
lated from all the other enlightened ma
tons of the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Readers of The Bee are urged to COM
pare its Easter issue with those of other
papers published in this part of the
country. The special features of to-
days special Easter number speak for
themselves, while for news The Bee re-
mains, as always, unrivaled
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Since its inception sixty years ago the
American Bible society has distributed
61,000,000 bibles. Any educated person
who is unfamiliar with the bible has
only himself to blame for his inexcus-
able ignorance
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

With one-fare railroad rate to the
state convention at Omaha, even those
delegates who do not travel on passes
cannot afford to stay at home and
forego the benefits of visit to the Ne
braska metropolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Arizona has two governors just now.
Nebraska tried this experiment for a
short time in 1890, but soon came to
the conclusion that the old style of one
governor at time was by far the
preferable one
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
Dangers of Seeing Too Much.

There are $4,000 Spanish troops within a
limited district around Havana, and in the
same district are $4,000 nsurgent troops.
And yet the former cannot find the latter.
Can it be possible that Weyler's army is
composed exclusively of graduates from the
blind asylums of the Spanish kingdom? Does
every hidago warrior depend for guidance
on a primitive combination of dog and
str
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

educational institutions shall have been
cut off, the congressman who are max
ing that fight should turn their atten-
ton to reducing the governments share
of the cost of running the city of Wash
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

The city of Washington boasts one of
the lightest tax rates of any American
city. rhe reason taxes are light In
Washington Is that the federal govern
ment pays more than half of the ex-
penses of local government out of the
national treasury. After the appropri-
ations of public money to the District
of Columbia sectarlan, charitable and
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

And now scientists are repeating that
there is nothing new under the sun,
even including photography by means
of the cathode ray. Pretty soon we
will have somebody's claim to the new
discovery fortified with citations of the
Egyptian hieroglyphic Inscriptions
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
t is expected that Colorado's gold

1t Is expected that Colorado's gold
output for the year 1896 will exceed in
the aggregate S30.0O0,0O0. But the
Colorado free silver enthusiasts will
keep right on saying that the annual
production OF gold is not enough to re-
plenish the annual loss on the worlds
gold supply.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

The New York Sun persists In refer
ring to Nebraska's junior senator as
John Milton Thurston and cruelty ig-
noring the meIlifuous name of Mellen
with which he has always been con
fnn
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
Strange Ocular Amiction.
Chicago Record.

Nothing in the whole range of human
maladies is quite so pitiable as the horrible
ocular aiment which prevents some city
officials from seeing gambling machines in
operation except during a few short weeks
just before election.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

How much happier the nations of
Europe would be If they. too, followed
the rule of no entanglng alliances with
foreign countries and no Interference
with the affairs of other peoples.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

When class of theological students
go out on strike against their teacher
in church history, the only inference the
lay public can draw is that the pro
fessor in question has not given them
proper quotations from the bible and
the writings of the church fathers con
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
The Curfcw Ring.
g.ss paHN

The council of Omaha, Neb., has assumed
metropolitan air by passing the curfew
ordinance because the people were strenu-
oliniy opposed to it. 1t was passed probably
by the usual ring
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

April is the last month of the spring
that has an -" in it. The oyster should
make the most Of the brief bit of his
season remaining
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

General Weyler will be in danger of
losing his reputation for ferocity if the
dispatches announcing that he has or
dered captured insurgents set free are
yprifie1
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

1t Is very naturally feared that the
steel trust will be harder to break than
the glass trust.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Now for an invention that will utilize
the X ray to detect and prevent ballot
box frauds.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
EASTER LILIES.

Written for The Sunday Bee.
Easter lilies lift their faces
After winters storms pass by;
Angel gifts and angel graces
Rise from deaths despairng cry.
Clinging care for what must perish
In life's chilling, biting sleet
Leads US on to fondly cherish
What is lasting, pure and sweet.
Easter lilies add a blessing
To a strong souls perfect peace;
Easter lilies are careSsing
Hearts whose sorrows never cease
Faith and truth and beauty found them
On their joyous natal morn,
Bounteous promises surround them,
In their shadow love is born.
BELLE WILEY CUE.
WINSIDE, Neb.. April, 1886.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Harper's Bazaar: "Im 23'' said Miss Haw-
kins, knocking 30 per cent off her age. How
old are your
cold enough to know better" replied Mr.
Dillenbeck, who remembered when MISS
Hawkins was born.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
srArrMrN1. on c1nc1tI-ArlnN

. George n. Tzs schuck secretary of Tho Rec pub
nsillhg company, being duly sworn says that the
rru,uu rruu nunhcr Of full ana complete copies ot tho
lIurIns the month of February, 1876 waS as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

demning H#'-5trike as an unholy and
vicious instrument of warfare.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
DOMESTIC nDYLS.

Town Topics: She-You love me. don't
He-Don't let you drive my horse?
New York World: Don't you know that
YOU : mustn't % rt now NJ YOU \, cPrdn are marriedE
But l hirt only with married men," re-
piled the latter in extenuation.
Harper's Bazaar: 'Tm 2S,' said Miss Haw-
kins lsnoekig!g 80 per cent off her age How
Gold enough to know better" replied Mr.
Dillenbeck, who remembered when Miss
Hawkins was born
Indianapolis Journal: "Jimson has just
ture tilre' and he is still a young man
Yes; it seems to be his motto to marry
in haste and repeat at leisure.
Washington Star: They tell me she is
a lightning change artist
II guess that's right. She has been mar
ried and divorced three times, and she's only
% years old now"
Truth: Mrs. sky,poodle is a mean thing
ing she kicked poor Rover.
why didn't you prevent her.?
II was too busy kicking Fido"
Pittsburg Chronicle: II have refused you
once" said Miss Belefed to the importu-
nate Mr. Homewood EL,, lew, why do you again ask
because two negatives are equivalent to
an affirmative" replied the earnest young
man.
New York Sun: Mr.. Umbell-Even the
worm will turn.
His Wife (scornfuly)-You are scarcely a
worm.
Mr.. U. (reminscenty)-Possib not now
my dear but / can remember away back
yonder hearing folks saying something
about an early bird when you got me.
STORM AND SUNSHINE.
Atlanta Constitution.
When Mollies in temper
Alas alack the day!
Ger thorn and rose away love goes,
And weeps along the way.
And then, 'twixt tears and laughter,
She prayS the rose to check
His footsteps, and flies after
Her arms around his neck.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

I"taI SCI 3s4
Less deductions for unsGd and returned
COPIES Gels
Net JiS tfa
Net daily soO5
GEORGE r. THSCHuCK
sworn 10 before and subscribed in my
ptesence this Cd day OF April 1896
"oeaL) N. u. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

indianapolis Journal: "Jimson has just
married again. That makes his third Ven
ture and he is still a young man
"Yes; it seems to be his motto to marry
in haste and repeat at leisure"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Town Topics: She-You love me. don't
you, George?
He-Don't ! let you drive my horse? p
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

New York World: Don't you know that
you, mustn't tiirt now you ,, are marriedE
But l nirt only with married men," re-
piled the latter. in extenuation.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05

Washington Star: "They tell me she
lightning change artist.
II guess that's right. She has been mar
ried and divorced three times, and she's onl
% years old now.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-05
E OMAHA SUNDAY BEE

e. RosEwATEH. Editor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
TALK OF The STATE.

President Currsn of the Shore Line
saws the railroad will be completed in
fifteen months.
sanford liquor sellers who had been
entertaining an out Of town sport are
now paying heavy fines. He was q
liquor 'spotter."
Down in Knox County town is pre-
paring 10 fight bridge case In the
courts 20 finish The town has al
ready paid out more in legal expenses
opposing the bridge, than il would have
cost TO build il.
The Rockland stores of II. II. erie,
hardware, and A. J. Huston, stationery,
were burglarized Wednesday night.
erie lost six revolvers, valued at s25,
and Huston goods of total value Of
about $40 Entrance was effected by
breaking glass in the rear windows.
Phillips village corporation has voted
10 contract with the Phillips Water CON-
pany for a complete system OF water
works. The water Is 10 be brought
from Mt. Blue pond, four miles away on
high hill. The corporation Is 10 take
twenty hydrants, at an annual rental OF
so each. The estimated cost OF the
works is upwards Of $4,000.
Dynamiters did a job in Veazie Friday
night, the 10Th ult. A quantity OF dyna-
mite was placed under one corner OF a
house and exploded. The house was
wrecked, and the glass was blown out OF
all the houses in the vicinity. Mrs.
Nellie Donahue, an occupant OF the
house, was Frustrated by the shock, and
her son Allie was blown through win
dow and considerably but not seriously
Injured. The perpetrators are not
known, neither is the motive, but II is
suggested that the house has not had a
good reputation, and the job may have
been the work of regulators"
The commission appointed by the SUI
preme Court TO decide upon the line be-
tween Fairfield and Benton, came TO a
decision last Friday after meeting several
times. Ii has not changed things much
from the old line. liz gives Benton l3i
feet Of the bridge to build and Fairfield
the remainder, which is about two
thirds. With this decision there seems
10 be a holding back on Benton side.
They wish TO move the pier on their side
so that the two sections Of the bridge
will connect on pier. This the Fair
field side do not wish TO do and say that
the decision Of the commission must be
| tinal.
A murder and suicide was committed
Monday evening on Wool Island in Ssco
Bay. Frederick w. Milliken, aged 81, a
fisherman, game warden and special po-
liceman, was shot in the abdomen by
Howard Hobbs, aged "a. fisherman
who lived In a small house near Mill
keu's and belonging to him. The weapon
used was A calibre repeating rife
Milliken died within an hour. Hobbs
who was drunk when the shot wa:
fired, was quickly sobered and as
sisted In making the dying man COM
Portable. After Milliken died Hobb:
sho, himself with the same rifle. The
trouble began over Hobbs rent, which
was overdue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
seIhsL CENTENNIAL PROGRAM.

Arrangements are practically com
pleted for the celebration of the centen'
NAL anniversary of the Incorporation ol
the town of Bethel, Wednesday, June 10
and an affair may be expected which will
be credit TO the people OF Bethel, who
never do anything by halves. Following
is the general program of the day:
Grand salute Of artillery and bells al
sunrise.
Greetings from TO y.
Grand parade at 10 o'clock sharp,
Trades procession, fire department, 6
A. r., schools and bicycle club.
Dinner from IL until 2 O'Clock. Fam
lilies preferring 10 bring picnic dinner,
will be directed to suitable places where
they can spread the same.
Address AT . O'Clock, on the common,
Welcome by the president. Reading of
the act OF incorporation Of the town
Poem written by Mrs. A. <. Herrick.
Short speeches conducted by Toast.
master Hon. A. 5. Twitchell Of Gorham,
n. II.
Band concert on the common from
70 o'clock.
To conclude with a grand display OF
fireworks.
Chambers full military band Of Port
land will furnish music throughout the
day.
Odeon Hall will be open throughout
the day and evening for the reception OF
visitors, and it is earnestly requested that
every visitor in town June 10th, shall
call at the hall and register their names.
AT this hall there will be q collection Of
old relics which will be of interest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.

The homes Of many persons are made
happy and cheerful In consequence OF
the Maine Kelley Institute, Deering,
Maine. Kind reader, Is there not some
within your midst that would move the
clouds OF sorrow and despair from their
firesides, II you would send them to be
cured and become reformed men-loving
husbands and kind fathers. In heavens
name. do something for those who are
lingering with a disease that cannot be
thrown of by the poor unfortunate with
out physical aid. Thousands have been
saved, and millions more are on the road
to the Kelley Cure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
MARRIED.

In Welchville, May 30, by Roscoe +. Staples,
Esq, Mr.. William Mayberry and Miss Daisy
Robinson, both of Oxford.
In Paris, June 8, by Rev Edwin W. Pierce. at
the residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Ruth
NJ. Thayer. Mr.. Hiram X Hubbard and Miss
Emma &. Thayer, both Of Paris.
In Norway. May q, by Rev. Caroline K. An.
GEL, Bernerd Reayey and Mary Il. Libby. both
Of Norway.
In fryeburg, May "a. by Rev. D. n. Stone,
Isaiah Booth and Grace l.. Hutchins, both OF
Fryeburg.
In Mason, June 8, at the home Of Mr.. Charles
Merrill, father Of the bride. by Rev. y. +. Bar
ton. Mr.. Dana G. Philbrook and Miss Grace
Merrill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-06-09
BORN.

In Dixheld. May 80, to the wife of John s.
Harlow, q son.
Lee, o daughter.
In South Paris, June s. to the wife Of W. II.
Cook, q son.
In byron, May "a, to the wife of Obed Wilson,
son.