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Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
CURRENCY AFTER THE TARIFF.

1t appears to be understood that the
republicans in congress will take mp
the currency question after the tariff
Is disposed Of, though this will not be
lone at the extra session. Two bills
for reforming the currency have already
been introduced in the house by request.
but as there Is no committee to which
likely to appoint the banking and cur
rency committee before the regular SEES
sion, these measures will probably re-
ceive no consideration earlier than next
December. 1t may be said of them that
they are based ON the Indianapolis plan
of currency reform.
1t seems to be the general impression
that congress will authorize n currency
commission and it is quite possible that
this will be done at the extra session,
so that n commission would be able to
submit II report and n currency bill to
congress ut the assembling in regular
session. The president and secretary of
the treasury are favorable to Il currency
commission, but nothing will be done
that might retard action on the tariff
bill. Still as n simple resolution for the
appointment of Il commission would be
sufficient there does not appear to be
any good reason why his matter can
not be disposed of while the senate
finance committee is considering the
tariff bill and without in the least inter
fering with such legislation.
AS we have heretofore said we do
not think there would be any great ben.
eft from n commission, but it may be,
rs was said by Mr.. Mckinley, an eX-
pertinent worth trying. If such a com
mission could give congress and the
country any new and valuable light ON
the question it would certainly be a
good thing, but we can see no reason
to expect this. The ideas and influences
which would probably dominate a cur
rency commission are the same that
produced the indianapolis conference
plan of reform and this has received
n hy no means widely extended popular
endorsement, because its cardinal feat
ure is the elimination of the legal tender
notes from the currency-a scheme
which n majority of the people are I'M
alterably opposed to and which we do
not think the republicans in congress
will assume responsibility for. on the
other hand any plan of so-called eur
rency reform which does not embrace
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
DESPERATE SPUlLSMEN.

A resolution has been introduced in
the house of representatives to revoke
all the orders issued during the Cleve-
land administration extending the civil
service regulations. 1t is very QueS-
tiOnable whether congress has the power
to do this, the general understanding
being that the executive department of
the government has exclusive authority
in regard to the civil service law and
that its action is not subject to con-
grCssional interference. This view. If
we are not mistaken. has been mum
ciated by members of the Civil Service
commission and we recall nc previous
proposal in congress to undo executive
action in extending the application of
the law.
But in n event the introduction of
the resolution referred to evidences the
desperation of the spOilsmen. They are
hungry and they are ready to do any
thing. however reactionary, to appease
their hunger. AS it Is there is little in
sight. Outside of the postOffices the
places not in the classified service are
llSIlllClthL III uilIDt W SuDIuy lOlS
than one-tenth of the demand. Then
with respect to these President McINin
ley offers no encouragement to the place
hunters. He proposes to let officials
who are properly performing their duties
remain in Office until the expiration Of
their terms. He has plainly made
known to the spOils seekers that he
does not intend to depart from n policy
which has prevailed for some years and
which was generally recognized by the
last republican administration. 1t Is
not to be doubted that he would be glad
to reward faithful republicans, but not
mt the expense of n principle which
he has himself vigorously advocated.
AS to the action of his predecessor, there
has never been the slightest intimation
that President Mckinley does not ap-
prove it. He knew what 1t had been
when he delivered his inaugural adj
dress, in which he declared that there
must be no backward step in civil sery-
ice reform. The house resolution pro
poses such n step and is therefore dis
tinctly hostile to the attitude of the
president.
We do moi apprehend, however, that
there is the slightest danger Of this res
olution passing the house. The repub-
leans of that body will not assume the
serious responsibility of thus antago-
nizing the intelligent public sentiment
of the country. The civil service law
is republican legislation and the repub-
lican party has always defended it.
President Mckinley being among its
most earnest champions. The party
will not now stultify itself by any such
course as is proposed In the house reso-
luton. 1t is to be. regretted that there
is any republican In congress so I'M
mindful of his paity's position and re-
peated pledges regarding civil service
reform as TO introduce such a PROPOSE
ton and seriously advocate it.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Reprobhte Ransom wants 1t distinctly
understood that he did not sandbag the
cXpositiom bill as it came to the senate
from the hotise, but that he only knitted
the amendments by which the appro-
priation was TO have been increased
and the strings cut off. When 1t is
which carried with 1t an appropriation
Of $350,000 had been ostensibly favored
by Ransom and that It's reduction in
the committee to $1,000 was the low
est amount which Ransom had pledged
himself on the stump to secure, his adj
mission that he labored secretly to cut
1t to 100000 unmasks the impostor in
all his hideousness.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
warriors.

In view OF the approaching dedication OF
the Grant tomb, the Century recalls the
highly interesting ''blue and gray friend
ship" which existed between General Grant
and General Simon b. Buckner. General
Buckner was one Of the pall-bearers al
Grants funeral. Previous to this he had
visited Grant at Mount McGregor, and az
Grant could not then speak he wrote a mes
sage to his friend and former adversary
Reproduced In fac-simile by the Century for
the first time), in which occurs a sentiment
that may well be repeated from this dying
letter Of the man who said Let us have
p~eace!" Referring to certain post-bellum
tongue-warrlCrs, Grant wrote: 1--WE have
some northerners who failed to accomplish
as much es they wished. or did not get
warmed up to the fight until 1t was all
over"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
IOWA PRESS

Sioux City Tribune: Judge Kline now
says that no person was authorized TO say
he would accept a nomination for governor.
Is Charley Walsh's Endorsement RESPONSE
BILE for this dlfhdence on the part OF the
Judge?
Burlington Gazette: In an opinion rem
dered recently Attorney General Remley
decided that 1t Is illegal for a sheriff to ac-
cept rewards for the arrest Of criminals
On the ground OF public policy a sheriff Of
a county has no right to receive a reward
from the governor. and as a matter OF Law
would have no claim upon such reward.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

arces and deposits In approved banks
and the aAait6r could plead ignorance Of
almost every instance of misconduct in
the trease1crf office, If we are TO have
n state auditor 1t ought to be one who
will ~audituapd whose auditing will be a
protectioh5 20 the taxpayer. The
auditor ought not only TO check up the
receipts and disbursements periodically
but the Balance sheet ought also TO be
given proihpt and widespread publicity.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
Asking TOO Much

Spain wants a revision Of its treaties with
the United States which will make two
years residence by a naturalized American
in the. country of his birth equivalent to
would like a similar treaty. So long as
Americans travelling in the Spanish domin-
ions are accustomed to take out British
naturalization papers by applying to British
consuls without ever having lived under the
British crown, the United States has no rea-
son to feel that its naturalization laws are
too generous. or that the privileges of Ameri-
can citizenship are unduly abused.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
Philadelphia Record.

In anticipation that congress will again
pass the immigration bill vetoed by Presl-
dent Cleveland, and that President McKin-
ley will approve it. two bills have been in
troduced in the Dominion Parliament to
bar the entry Of Yankee laborers into
Canada. This kind of uaneighborly and I'M
christian performance would probably be
considered quite the thing between two
tribes OF savages; but we submit that be-
tween two civilized governments represent
ing people Of the same race, speaking the
same language and owning a common an
cestry, it is most disgraceful and humiliat-
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

There Is still lots of room for addi-
tional names on that exposition stock
subscription list. Every one who has
property or business interests in Omaha
or vicinity should make 1t a matter of
pride to sign for as much stock as he
can afford.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

wv IUk MUTT HHu ENpTess'
Senator Allen has made the startling dis
eovery that congress has no power under
the constitution to enact a tariff bill for
any purpose except that of revenue. The
Nebraska populist should read the history
Of the first protective tariff bill, passed by
the first congress and signed by George
Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

1t is perfectly right for Nebraska to
take up its matured bonded indebted
ness, but 1t ought to use its credit rs
far as possible to keep down its float
Ing Indebtedness and thus reduce Its
total interest charges.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
Minneapolis Journal.

1t is thought now that even the eviscer-
ated, lacerated Anglo-American arbitration
treaty will fail Of ratification in the senate.
AS the treaty stands now, after senatorial
amendment, 1t is nothing but a bloodless
cipher. 1t might as we'll be knocked In the
head and sent to the boneyard. The quail
ity of the amendments proposed yesterday
shows the puerile quality OF the little souls
who are lingering that treaty.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
The Democrats and the Tariff.

1t is good party policy for the democrats
in both houses to stand aside and allow the
republicans to make their tariff bill a law.
There will be some delay in the senate, but
it should not be chargeable to the demo-
Gratis. Some of the old republicans In that
body will want to lay a few tariff eggs on
their own account and cackla over them.
They should, be allowed to do so, and then
the bill should 1be permitted to go right
thro,ph
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Governor Holcomb's message con-
tanned unmistakable expressions of dis
favor toward all blanket ballot projects
which aim to make straight party voting
easier than under our existing Aus
tralian ballot system. Yet the lower
branch of the legislature has insisted
on passing a bill embodying precisely
those provisions to which the governor
took such vigorous exception.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

The United States regular army is on
the move, but it is the move of the Of
ficers who are being called for promo
tons and not any general advance
against an enemy.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

the permanent retirement of the legal
tender notes is certain TO be discreditcd
and ~antagonized by the banking inter-
est. Hence in any event we believe that
no practical benefit is to be attained
from n currency commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

That gambling trap seems to have
caught nothing but two republicans,
Says the World-Herald. The evidence
shows that two good silver democrats,
more or less widely known, had n finger
after the cheese. One of the democrats
is the committee CLERK and campaign
manager for a Douglas county senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

1t is announced that the senate com
mittee on finance is busily engaged re-
vlsing the new tariff bill and the meas
IRE will have to look at its photograph
twice after 1t is reported out of the
committee if it wants to make sure of
identifying itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
Perfecting the Treaty.
Minneapolis Times.

Senator Hoer has amended the arbitra-
ton treaty so as to exclude from It's view
all questions Of national policy. Now, II
the senators will only exclude all questions
on which there may arise a disagreement
between this country and Great Britain, the
treaty will be complete.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

The Howell charter has legislated a
great many people out of office, but 1t
does not follow that it will legislate
Howell into office.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

1t might not be a bad idea for mem
beers of the Legislature to glance over
Governor Holcomb's message once
again, If only to post themselves upon
n few of the proposed measures which
theory or impracticable for enforce
manf
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Cecil Rhodes has started on his way
back to South Africa, and may look for
an enthusiastic reception If he ac-
cidentally lands in the jurisdiction of
his old friend, Dom Paul Kruger.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
Drng Chain of Prosperity.

The duke of Wellington once called the
House OF Lords the drag-chain Of the consti-
tuition. Adapting the figure to the senate
and to the republican theory of good times,
we may now describe the senate as the
drag-chain of prosperity.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Chicago Tribune.
A young man of Omaha, presumably be-
longing to the first circles of that town, re-
Gently called on a jeweler there and asked
to see a nice pair of golf links for his cuffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Every democrat On the confusion city
ticket had to subscribe to the initiative
and referendum as n condition prece-
dent to the support of the Yeiserites.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
THE Rec on TRAINS.

All railroad ncvsboys are
supplied with enough Bees
to nccomm odntc every pns-
sengc who wants to rcnd n
Newspaper. Insist npon hnv-
ing The Dee. If you cannot
get II Dee on a train from the
news agent, please report
the fact, stating the train and
%rniIrond, to the Circulation
Department of The Dee. The
bee fs for sale ON NIL trains.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Among other reforms which ought TO
be %inaugurated in the state house with
ont delay is n revision of the system OF
the BARLEY regime the auditor never
checked up the treasurer's accounts to
the extent of verifying the cash bal
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Senators and representatives may
carry away the bill files, but they are
expected to refrain from taking the car
pet from the floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

When the work of the sitting com
mittee has to be sifted before action by
the house 1t is n sure sign of approach
ing adjournment.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Frank Ransom fooled the people of
Omaha and Douglas county nee, but
fooling them a second time will be a
different thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Mr.. Ransom evidently likes to hear
himself talk a great deal more than do
his fellow senator's.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

The confusion ticket headed by Uriah
Heap Howell is like unto Joseph's
many-colored garment.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

The cohesive power of patronage and
plumber is the explanation Of the new
demO.populist fusion.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Ransom's explanation of his duplicity
his shameful betrayal of trust.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

There is no question as to the intensity
of the public interest in the impending
city campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
The King
of Beasts

Maintaines his supremacy large
ly by roaring. In the circles in
which he moves that goes.
Roaring doesn't go with us
however. We have an impress
sion that not many persons are
impressed by that sort Of thing.
They want simple assurances
that they can rely upon, and
straightforward representations
as to the exact value of goods.
and that is what we try to give
them.
The handsomest stock Of
Spring and Summer clothing
that it has ever been our lot or
that Of anyone else to show is
now in Our store ready for your
inspection, This includes BIZ
cycle fixings and furnishings Of
every kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

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Less deductions for unsold and returned
copies ~
lolhi net y
Net daily avera &c ........ 1855
GEORGE y.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence :his list day Of March. 1897.
n. r. FELL.
CSealL) Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

Our great Collar and Cuff sale Will con-
tinue this week. Saturdays uncertain
weather kept many away, and we want
you all TO enjoy the privilege of wearing
one OF the best collars made In the world
for 10 cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05
sTATEMENT or CIRCULATION.
State OF Nebraska.
Douglas County.

bIHTC OF IENUTW6NI1
Douglas County.
George Il. Tzschuck. secretary Of The Tee fno-
fishing company. being duly sworn. says thnt Tie
actual number OF full and complete copies OF Inc
Daily Morning, Evening ara sunday Zee prlnteo
during the month Of February, 1887, was ms toi-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-05

INSIST ON HAVING THE BEE.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-06-05

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-06-05
Card of Thanks.

The committee on Memorial observ-
A. r., gratitied bv the ready and cordia
assistance received from many sources,
wish TO especially thank the choir of
the First Presbyterian church, which
house; the Rev. Mr.. Allison of the same
church, who gave the comrades one OF
the very best memorial sermons We
have ever heard; the church society
for the free use of their beautifully
decorated place of worship; the Ladies
of the q. A. r. who decorated the mon
ument at Monday mornings exercises,
and furnished eyergreens and flowers
for the cemetery; the Sons of Veterans,
who turned out for the march; Com
pany ], W. y. G., our escort and Salut-
Ing guard; the gay West End Cadets
who made fine appearance; the W.
X. c. of Alonzo Palmer Post and our
comrades of that post; and not least
but most, the school children.
We wish also To note the general in
terest and participation in observance
of Memorial Day by our fellow citizens.
GEO. Il. HUGHES,
q. f. WILSON,
f. K. OTIS, Committee
The committee from the Alonzo
Palmer Post passed similar vote Of
thanks.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-06-05
Medals Awarded.

Mr.. ii. Jorgenson, the enterprisins
and thoughtful jeweler, recently an
nounced TO the Normal students that
he would prescott two medals, one of
gold and one of silver, to the two best
misunderstanding the seniors-compet-
ing for the honors. In response to the
offer several young people, eight, We
believe, prepared oratious, which were
submitted TO a committee who marked
them for composition. OF this number
six entered for the contest, and last
Friday evening goodly number of
our citizens listened to the contestants.
After music by the school chorus under
the excellent direction of Mrs. Merry,
and few pleasant remarks 10y the pre-
siding officer, Mr.. III. II. Grace, the
first speaker, Mr.. Baerlocher, native
OF heidelberg, Germany, gave very
spirited and we'll prepared Grafton, en-
titled Sympathy for Crete" The next
speaker, Miss Amelia Sabin, recent
graduate of the Superior High school.
chose for her subject, a Plea for HUI
mainly and Right" and when the
Judges report was read it was found
that Miss Sabin had captured the first
medal. Being the only Young lady with
nerve enough to enter the contest, the
recognition given her, concusively
proves that Miss Sabin has powers
equal, If not surprising, any of her COM
ra1e.. The other winner was Mr.. {.
W. Russell, who spoke upon Cuban
Revolution" Messrs. Snyder, Casey
orations, and as Mr. Grace said in award
ing the medals: lit had been hard
matter to decide, and for himself, had
he been called upon to render de-
cislon he could not have done il, so ex-
cellent were they all" The program
was varied by vocal solo by Mr.. Abb
bolt, general favorlte IN the schools; a
recitation by Mr.. Snow, and, last but
not least, violin selection by Miss
Andrus, who is always gladly welcomed
whenever she appears. Miss May Ross,
eldest daughter of eX-alderman Isaac
Ross, of the First ward, accompanied
Miss Andrus, aad though almost
stranger to Superior people, haying
just returned from a two-years' course
of studies in the east, quite captured
the hearts of the audience. The faculty
of the Normal, and every citizen, too,
should be proud that we have young
people in our midst who have the
ability to prepare and deliver such an
entertainment as the one given Friday
evening,
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The MayOr and the Police.

The mayor last Monday dismissed six
policemen and appointed six men to fill
their places. Those dismissed were
Police Secretary 5. z. Carpenter, Police
Janitor Ahlroth, and Patrolemen Chris
tOpherson, Dill, johnson and Bagnell.
Those appointed are, as patromen. j.
II. O'Brien, w. J. Mcnamara, James
O'Connor, and A. J. Mcdonald; as pc
lice secretary, Charles Merriam; janitor,
b. J. Casey.
The mayor seems to have made up
his mind to bring the matter into court,
ami have the question of the constitu-
tionahty Of the Commission bill tested
since until that point is decided he will
not know what his powers are.
In the meantime the chief of police
refuses to dismiss the old men or recog-
nize those appointed by the mayor,
claiming that he cannot dismiss men
unless charges are preferred against
them in writing, and that the MAYOR
has no power to appoint police officers
Thus the matter stands.
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The Game of Whist.

Whist is a wonderfully popular game,
and much of a technical nature is writ
ten about it; but it seems to the average
player that good suit is as good as
trumps. When you have both YOU are
all right. The Saint Paul 4 Duluth
Railroad has both, It's trumps being its
equipment, its territory, it's roadbed,
its trains, Its terminals, while its long
suit is Its general popularity with the
travelling public, based upon good SER
vice and an effort TO please. This line,
better known as the Duluth Short Line,
is the peoples popular route to and be-
tween st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth,
West Superior, Saltwater, Tavlor's
Falls and other important points, where
close connections are made with trains
running to all points of the country.
For maps, circulars, folders, etc, apply
to ticket agents anywhere, or write to
c. +. Stone, General Passenger Agent,
st. Paul, Mimi
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-06-05
Council Proceedings.

Women oyer twenty-one years of age
are now eligible for school commission
ers, the ordinance introduced at i re-
cent meeting of the council by Aid.
OHare, making them eligible, having
become law on last Tuesday evening.
The passing of this ordinance and the
report that the street railway company
had agreed to grant transfers on all lines
and at all hours. on and after October
ID next, were the only features of the
meeting of more than ordinary interest.
The contract for constructing two pile
bridges on Eighteenth street. east of the
Nemadji, was let 10 q. Skamster for the
sum of $lSl.47.
1t was decided to repair the approach
to the Lamborn avenue bridge with oak
plank, at a cost of $40.
On complaint from Maj. Sears that
the draw bridge on Lamborn avenue,
over Towards Pocket, was not opened
at certain hours of the day, though the
law requires it to be opened at any time
when signaled by an approaching yes
sci, the matter was referred to the Board
of Works with instructions to open the
draw at all times.
The chief of police was instructed to
close all saloons that had not paid the
first insta lment of their license.