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Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The American apple is, par excellence car
rying all before it in Austria Hungary. but
tho supply, which may be safely chronicled
as enormous. IL nowise satisfies the demand
There was an overwhelming invasion of the
fruit in the European market at the begin
ming of last autumn, when the belief pre-
vailed that the. ranscceanc stranger would
last out the winter. Cargoes, however, con-
ttnued to arrive throughout the winter, and
were snatched up with all despatch 1t is
now anticipated that last years crops will
continue to supply the market until this
years crops arrive. Austrian cultivators
naturally complain On the plea that, al
though the home produce of last autumn
YVES extremely scarce, they look to a plenti-
full harvest this year. which, owing to the
inferiority of th5 home product, will be una
bio TO compete with the superior American
imDOrts
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Sugar Broker Chapman is to enjoy his
incarceration in two prison cells, one for
use as sleeping apartment and the
other for entertaining visitors. Such dis
elimination toward favored prisoners is
hardly consonent with the spirit of demo
cratic institutions. If there is any reason
why Broker Chapman should be i'm
piisoned-and the courts have said there
is-therc is no reason why he should be
treated any differently than would be
any one else.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The Milwaukee road, with its cXposi-
t!on subscription of $4,000. is showing
It's appreciation of tile patronage it re
ceives from Nebraska and the adjon-
ing transmississippi states in sub
stantial manner. The exposition mana
gers hope TO prevail OH that road to in
crease it's contribution By another 5000
and should II comply with that request
1t will certainly deserve as much credit
as any OF the roads that are so literally
represented on the exposition books
The exposition promises more for the
railroads trayerslng the western siate'
than for any other single interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

WASHINGTON. May 19-The president
sent to the senate the following nomina-
tions:
Justlce-Joseph H. Gaines to be attorney
Of the United States, district of West Vir-
ginia.
lnterior-Myron H. McCord to be governor
of Arizona; Charles H. Akers, secretary of
Arizona territory; Arthur B. Greeley OF New
Hampshire, now an examiner in chief in the
patent office. to be assistant commissioner OF
patents: Thomas G. Stewart of Illinois, now a
principal examiner, to be examiner-in-chief
in the patent office.
Postmasters: Illinois, C. f. Douglass, Ash
land; C. H. Watson, Mt. Vernon; Hiram
Yerkes, Fairmount Iowa, James l.. Berry,
Humeston; James A. Wilson, Williamsburg;
C. n. Marvin, Shenandoah. Kansas. Joe
Carey, Garnett; William e. Hoagland Yates
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
Admirable Address mt the Washing gt II
Monument Dedication.

Philadelphia Record.
1t has many times happened that the best
contributions Of oratory to our stock OF ma
tional literature have not been those which
cost their authors weeks OF labOred effort,
but rather those which have been struck off
In the heat Of hurried preparation. The pol
ished periods are forgotten; the thoughts
that glow from within are the ones which
hold their lustre changelessly So 1t was
with Lincoln's hastily conned speech at Get
tysburg and so 1t will be with many OF the
thoughts and sentiments which gave endur-
ing strength and beauty to President Nc
Kinley's speech beside the Washington monu-
ment Saturday.
Unpretentious as 1t was In style, 1t was
yet wholly worthy OF the theme, the occasion
and the speaker Al an estimate OF Wash
ington's character 1t was masterfu in the
succinctness of its analysis; as an epltome oi
the work which he did for his country and
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20


Silver has besn minted in Peru for nearly
three and half centuries, turning forth an
enormous flood Of that metal, being indeed
with Mexico, its principal source during he
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; but the
mint has just heen closed, a historic inclient
OF much interest in that country, though the
Institution has not been run even half
time for long period. Its output gradually
dwindled away till its continuance was no
longer of any practical rse, and so it puts
up its shutters and goes out of business.
leaving proud record behind it. At the
same time gold discoveries are reported in
that country, perhaps to pour out wealth like
Potosi, in which case the institution NAV
havo to be reopened on a new basis to add
new chapter to it's history
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
UNCLE JIM's DANCING.

Atlanta Constitution.
Uncle Jim, he'd n avcr been
To any city ball
Until he come a-vistin'
The folks in town last fall.
Could dance until you couldn't rest,
Knowed how to fling his heel.
But all the dance he knowed wuZ jest
The old Nirginny reel!
So when they took him to the ball
Tho gals had lots of fun:
He went a-slipping crost the hall
An bumpin' every one.
OF course he couldn't waltz, but they
Jest made believe he could.
They kept on whirlin' him away:
Twas worse than spllttin' wood.
Just serious as could be. he kept
Agoin' roun' an roun';
On all the ladies' trains he stepped
When he warn't falin' down.
He stood 1t jest as long as he
Could stand it; then he throwed
His hat down, till they laughed to see,
Then jerked his coat and blowed.
He give his galluses hitch
An squared himself, an then
As quick as that they seen him pitch
Right 'mongst the gals and men.
Twas dancin' now without a doubt,
Fer then they seen him peel
His weskit off. an jump about
In a Virginny reel!
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

1t is foregone conclusion that with a
certain amount of money to be spent in
repaving. an undue proportion will go to
the unnecessary Improvement of subur-
ban streets unless property owners
along the central thoroughfares awake
to the necessity of immediate action.
The main streets of Omaha ought not to
be left practically impossible while out
lying fields are cut up with asphalt
Dlypmpnts
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

ton In the line Of his duties since that
time, his appointment by Mayor Broatch
was in open disregard Of charter pro
visions and an outrage upon the COM
munity and his retention at the present
time Is without valid excuse.
There seems to be no reason why the
new city officials, elective as well as ap-
pointive, should not all work in harmony
for the upbuilding of the city and the
protection and promotion of the public
interests
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

for mankind II was admirable in Its breadth
OF view. Withal. II was void OF tursld eulogy,
and was marked by a naturalness OF thought
and sincerity OF expression which must
give It perpetuity; and the after generations
viii recall and applaud the sentiment that
Washington lives, and will live, because
what he did was for the eXaltatlou OF man,
the enthronement OF conscience and the estab.
lishment OF a government which recognizes
all the governed"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

When II is remarked that Mayor
Moores' first batch of appointments in
cludes only three reappointments it must
be noted that all the other elective city
officers have been chosen for second
terms and that the employees In their
offices have all beeen held over without
material change in position
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Bryan Is still acknowledging letters
OF sympathy sent to him just after the
announcement of the result of last No
vember's election. 1t might be wise to
save n few of them for the next cam
paign he is to undertake.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
NOTIFIED THAT TREATY FAILS
British Government Receives Official
Notice from Sherman.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-secretary sher-
man has formally notified the British gov
ernment through Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
ambassador here, that the United States SEN
ate having failed to ratify the treaty for
general arbitration the arrangement has
failed. The secretary was unable formally to
inform Sir Julian of the reasons why the
senate has rejected the treaty; indeed he is
in the dark himself in that matter for he
has no notice except the notice of the vote
on IL in the senate of which he must take
CogniZance
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The election at which the people of
Des Moines by Il vote OF 3,S64 to 1877
decided in favor of a municipal electric
lighting plant is significant of the grow
ing sentiment for municipal ownership
of monopolies of this character The
proposition ratified in Des Mo!nes il
peculiar In several respects. The con-
tractors agree for $4,000 year, to be
paid by the city for six and half years,
to erect the plant and furnish 800 arc
lights, or their equivalent in incandas-
cent lights, and at the end of the six and
half years will turn the plant over to
the city on payment OF 81. AS the
annual payment is less cons d rably than
the city is now paying private COM
panies for its lights, this means prac.
tically m immediate reduction in the
cost of public lighting ami the free gift
OF the plant mt the expiration of the con
tract period. AS usual, too, the existing
lighting company premises TO carry the
matter into the courts and delay its con
summation as long rs possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The majority of the railroads are now
generously represented on the exposition
subscription list, and the members of the
minority are certain To follow with equal
generosity, according to the measure of
their interests.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

TnldUtIpNa NtVOFU.
1t is humliating TO think of 1t, but very
few acts pass the legislature of Pennsylvania
without they have first received the stamp
of approval OF Senator Quay or his represent
ative; a bill bearing that stamp can be
stopped only by an overwhelming expression
of public sentiment, if at all. The situation
is discouraging.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The present might be good time TO
strike Citizen Train for liberal sub
scription to the exposition stock. A man
with valid claim to S20,000,000 ought
to be generous-at least with promises.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

There never was lawsuit so poor but
that 1t could find lawyers poor enough
to prosecute it. This is especially true
with reference to the attempts of our
ex-city officials to pull themselves back
onto the salary roll on legal tcchnicali-
ties
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

With the extension of the Tenth street
ear line to Riveryiew park one of the
city's most beautiful pleasure grounds,
hitherto only accessible by private con
veyanee on AT the end of Il long walk,
will be easily reached by the public,
which will rot be slow TO improve the
opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The possibility that no decision may
be handed down by the supreme court
in the maximum rate case until October
causes smiles or tears according to the
point of view.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 19.-It is stated on
authority that Mr.. Forman of Illinois, the
present commissioner of internal revenue,
will retain his position until January l next.
What disposition finally will be made OF the
office cannot be positively stated, although
there are good reasons for the belief that
Mr.. Scott of West Virginia, member of the
republican national committee, has been Of
fered the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
CnMse md Effect.
Chicago Record.

Possibly 1t is merely a coincidence that
the day when the senate tariff bill, including
the sugar schedule was reported, Sugar trust
stock took an upward jump of several dol
lars
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Chances are good that the peace
negotiations in the east will occupy more
time than did the actual hostilities be-
tween Greek and Turk
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Delays in Chicago of eight hours and
forty minutes and two hours and thirty
minutes respectively In & o trains car
rying the 'fast mail empnatically take
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The exposition subscription list is
going up. 1t should not be permitted to
stop its ascent until it has covered
several additional 100000 laps
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

LOUISVILLE Courler-J uurnal.
Ex-Governor Waite says the country Is
going to the devil and he is going to Texas
We sympathize with the country, but we
especially sympathize with Texas
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The Commercial club seems to have
been thoroughly awakened by its recent
successes. Let it keep wide awake to
seize every advantage for Omaha that
comes within reach.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

To use a well-worn political phrase,
Greece has placed itself entirely in the
hands of its friends-to escape from the
hands of its enemies.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

1t is lucky for the new lengthy-titled
Persian ambassador to the United States
that he was not compelled TO pay spe-
cific duty on his name.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
Daily TREASURY Statement.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury shows;
Available cash balance, $22S, 1881 ,612; gold re-
serve, $1i5, ,761 ,231.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

And the democrats also get the salaried
clerk of the new municipal court. This
non-partisan fusion is great thing-for
the democrats
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
Fnyors Rcpresentation mt Pnris.

WASHINGTON May 19.--The senate COM
mittee on international expositions has de-
cided to report favorably the resolution pro-
viding for the appropriation of $3.50, 900 for
proper representation OF this government at
tie Paris exposition of 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Before attempting to kill an ex-United
States senator it would be a wise precau
.tion to inquire whether he halls from
New Jersey.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Senator "Billy" Mason's evident will
ingness to subject Illinois to the horrors
of naval war should call forth prompt
reprobation from the inland portions Of
that state.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
Schooner Riggcd.

PhlTadelphia Times.
When that heavy tax on beer gets In full
play many fanciful people may see a rssem-
blance between the old ship of state and a
schooner.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Mrs Langtry always was pretty good
in the way of working the newspapers
for free advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
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THE BEE ON TRAINS.

All rniIrOnd ncwsbOys arc
supplied with enough Bees
TO accommOd Odnte every pas
renGer who wants to rcnh -
newspaper. Insist upon hav-
ing The bee. II you cannot
get n Bee on n train from the
news nEent, please report
the fnct. stating the train and
railroad, to the Circulation
Department of The Dee. The
Bee IN for snlc on all trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The public debt of the world will show
q noticeable increase on account of this
years wars in Greece and Cuba.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

these traiy gyt of the fast mail class, so
far as thdavt4y considerable portion of
the United States which lies west of Chi
cago is concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

In presenting the two horns of the
dilemma to Turkey, Russia still keeps
q watchful eye on the Golden Horn.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Hot weather at Washington will prob
ably prove the most powerful influence
in eXpediting tariff legislation in the
long rim
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

The voice of the czar, on occasion, can
be louder than the concert of Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Not content to play in the team known
as the European concert, Russia insists
on being allowed to essay Il star part.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
Btn'e OF Nebraska, Douglas County, ss:
George b. Tzschuck. Secretary Of The Bee pub
fishing company. being duly sworn says that the
nctual number Of full and complete copies OF The
Daily Morning. Evening and sunday Bee printed
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

INSIST ON HAVING THE BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Total oV'Vo-
Less deductions for unsold and re -.
turned copies iV'"%'
Total net sales ..........................Se T3s
7
Net daily average ..,................. II. sol
GEORGE II. TZSCHUCK.
Sworn TO before me. and subscribed In my
presence. this Sd day OF May. 1897.
(Seal) N. p. FELL.
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Yonkcrs Statesman: Brown-My son has
very eNtruvagant ideas.
stone-Ie doesn't look as II he had many
of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

New York Weekly: Stranger after an
exam'natiom mWell, doctor what do you
think? Have | the gout?
Great Physician-Hem! Er--what is your
income
Twelve hundred year.
mo. You've got sore foot"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Detroit Free Press: II thought your son
was pursuing his studies at the university"
SO he was. but he concluded that hc
couldn't catch up with them"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Chicago Tribune: Visitor In Washington
Isn't It unusually dark this morning?
Democratic Congressman with much fc-
iocity)--Yes. The sun Is rising very reIuct-
antly. II is afraid Speaker Reed won't rec
Cgnize 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Chicago Record: ~ was simply perishing
for some ice cream soda today but l
couldn't get any"
Didn't YOU have your purse along?'
Yes, but Julia was with me, and 1t was
her turn to irCni."
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Cincir natl Enquirer: "Are You sure these
Ccrsets are unbreakable?" asked the doubt
irg customer.
"I have been wearing one myself for a
year" said the saleslady. "and 1t amt
broke yet And" she continued, blushing,
II am engaged"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Punch: Kerrigan-Phats good fer
cowld?
Casey-Hov yez got tn price NV two hot
whskys about yez?
Eerrigan--Oi hoV not
Casey-Will thin, Kerrigan, ut wud be a
mercy not L tell yez.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

indianapolis Journal: The band was
uruCticng vigorously
Il know what's the matter with that
there outfit" said the farmer man who had
stopped TO listen, critically. 1T needs
gteaSn'."
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Puck; We'll did the boss give you a
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Not even when you told him you had
grown gray in his service?"
mo. Gave me the name Of a good hair
dyp
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-20

Detroit Journal: Floor Walker-She COM
plains that YOU didn't show her common
civility
SIieSman--I showed her everything in my
department, sir.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-11
The Game Was Too High

1t was limitless game. The scores
OF hardy kiondike miners who looked
on held their breath. Il was 4 jack
pot and a sweet one. ROundand round
went the bets. until. frightened at the
very magnitude of the wager. one by
one the pla rs threw down their cards
and stayed Iut.
At last c.ly two were left. They
raised each other with 4 recklessness
that seemed mere bravado. Watches
and guns were added to the glittering
pile OF gold. Burro Mike held his
cards close. and Slit-earcd Sam. his
opponent. wavered. Seeing his hesi-
tation. Burro Mike, with 4 cry Of
triumph, hurled upon the table a -four
sack filled with golden dust. There. =
he shouted. ''isS7S.O00. Can you cover
it,
Slit-eared Sam rose and plunged
the doorway. Before his opponent
had gathered in the money. however.
he reappeared, bearing upon his
shoulder an entire side of beef. which
he three upon the table amid n storm
OF cheers.
One look was enough for Burro
Mike. He fell dead on the floor.
He could not stand suchhigh steaks
New York Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-11
TOOK MORPHINE
And Departed this Life
For Another World.
Christopher Cook. Il Normal stu
dent. ~utctGed N.sr...,y Even
IL.

Christopher Cook. about nineteen
years OF age. from Kenneth. Dunklin
county took dose OF morphine Mon
day evening thai ended MS life. The
young man boarded IL me residence
of .. II. Wilson. tiouday morning
ne went 70 the drug store ot Mayor
Coerver with a list OF things he want
ed. Or pretended 10 wauo, % Purchase
for Mrs. Wilson. the list called fOr
numerous articles. such - potatoes.
starch. etc. and among other things
was marked down twenty-five cents
worth of morphine. When Ge pre-
scented the list Mr. CUcrver asked tae-
young man who wanted ,he morphine.
He replied that the goods were for
Mrs. Wilson. Mr.. CoerVer asked If
Mrs. Wilson wanted the morphine for
ner own Use and for what purpose.
The young man replied that Mrs. Viii
son was suffering with neuralgia and
she wanted the morphine forthat. Mr..
COerver gave him the morphine and
the young man asked for the return
Of the paper on which he had the list
Of things. saying that he had 10 20 70
a grocery store for the other things.
The paper was handed himand he left
He returned to MS boarding house
and wrote letter TO his parents In
the letter he told his parents that he
was going 10 commit suicide. that
they would find hismoney in his trunk
that his body would De found two or
three days after he was dead. He left
the house Monday evening and that
was toe last seen of him till his re-
mains We're found in the weeds near
erailroad machine shops Wednesday
morning. ~ soon as he was missed
search of mis- room was made and
the letter 20 his parents was found.
His father was telegrapedto and father
ana mother arrived here Tuesday
evening.
The Normal School was dismissed
Tuesday evening with instructions for
the male students to turn out WedneS- |
day morning and help search for the
body of the suicide. The body was
found before eight o'clock near the
machine shops on the railroad.
After the Coroner's inquest the re-
mains were taken to Kennett for in
;erncnt.
Up to the morning OF the day of The
suicide the young man appeared TO be
in the yest OF spirits and no cause i
ven for his rash act.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-11
MAYORS Proclamation.

= Whereas. James 7. Campbell, MEM
Der OF the City Council from the
Fourth Ward of the City of Cape Cir
ardeau. rendered his resignation of
said office at meeting of said City
Council held on Wednesday the Sth
day OF September. 1897: said resig-
nation to take effect whenever his sue
cessor is elected and qualified: and
Whereas, Said resignation was ac-
cepted by said City Council to take ef-
feet upon the conditions stated herein,
now
Therefore. l, William H. Coerver.
Mayor of the City of Cape Girardeau,
do issue this my proclamation. and
name
Tuesday, October 9Th, 1897,
as the day yforholding an electionin the
Fourth Ward of said city at Daniel
y. Frank shoemakershop on Spanish
street, the city polling place, in said
Ward, for the purpose of electing
Councilman to fill said vacancy and to
serve for the unexpired term of Office
of said James T. Campbell.
Said election to be conducted and
held in accordance with the law and
ordinances of said city.
In testimony whereof l
SEAL. have hereunto set my hand
49, and caused to be affixed the
seal of said city, duly attested by the
City Clerk this 9th day of September,
A. D., 1897.
WILLIAM II. COERVER,
Mayor.
Attest: GEO. E. CHAPPELL,
City Clerk.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-09-11

When the fun at party lags start
up and tell those present quite conf
IDENTIFY that you can place glass of
water on the table so that no one can
remove it without upsetting it. OF
course, everyone will say that you
cant do it. Without waiting for eX-
plantations fill glass to the brim and
cover it with a piece of paper, which
comes well over the edges Leave the
paper fiat. Place the palm of the hand
over it. and by quick movement turn
it down upon the table. Withdraw
the paper gently. The water will re-
main in the glass, but no one can
move the tumbler without spilling it.
With little practice any boy or girl
can do this trick very easily.