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Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
One View of the Status of the ReDub
Iicnn Party in Nebraska.


Lincoln News Gep)
Nothing more strongly corroborative of
What the News has heretofore stated as the
political situation of Nebraska so far as the
republican party Is concerned, was needed
than the lack of interest displayed by some
portions of the state in the recent meeting
of the state central committee While some
OF the more staunch newspapers are insist
ing that the big crops insure republican
success, that silver is a dead issue and that
there are dissensions Of grave import among
the allied anti-republiCan forces, the fact is
Ignored that outside of such counties as
Lancaster, where the preponderance of re-
publican votes gives that easy confidence
which sits so well on politicians, there is
lifelessness displayed that is somewhat dis
heartening.
The issue in November will depend upon
the result OF the election in Douglas county.
The strategical importance of that county
has long been recognized by the fusonists
who have cleverly used official patronage
for the purpose Of building up the party
there That they have succeeded in induc-
ing letEargy in the ranks Of the opposition
in Douglas county was shown by the fact
that at the committee meeting the other
day that county was unrepresented by any
accredited committeemer, none OF the regu-
larly elected men even taking the trouble
to furnish proxy. 40 a result the commit
tee was compelled to call in for consultation
the editor of The Bee man whom the
stalwarts have been reading out OF the party
for the past three years.
What does this portend? If the repub-
lcans OF Douglas county are to take no in
terost in the fate OF the party this campaign
we are very nearly beaten host before the
order to march to place is given. "A prom
inent republican OF Omaha. in conversation
with the editor OF the News the other day,
admitted that there was a lack of enthu-
slasm among the party members there, and
gave as his opinion that il was largely due
to the fact that the party leaders were always
asking aid from Omaha, and never reciprO-
Gated by giving that county any nominations.
He said there was feeling among the re-
publicans there that Douglas county ought
to have the nomination for supreme Judge,
and that II 1t was given them they would
be able to go into the fight with an enthu-
siasm that would go far toward winning.
Omaha has several distinguished jurists who
could ably fill the position and that If the
party wanted the help OF Douglas county this
year those were terms upon which they
could get all the enthusiastic assistance that
was wanted.
Less political maneuvering and some good
common sense leadership is what is wanted
just now, and the sooner We get 1t tho bet
~ for the party.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
HONORED, NOT DEFILED.

All, boy in blue, does your blood mount
high,
And into your cheek the color fly,
Because, as something detiled, for aye,
My lady has broken and cast away
The crystal goblet your lips had pressed?
Why thus of old did they break and fling
Afar the cup that had served a king
CAT least, so I'm told, the records attesD,
And as princes over those fragments fought
And deemed them with life scarce too dearly
bought,
So yet shall my ladys descendants say,
This bit of glass was honored one day
By a loyal soldier who stopped here to
rest"
For, though you've no chevron or epaulette,
No true American can forget
That the union we love, the freedom we
boast,
Were won and saved from the enemy's
host
From Lexington down TO Glover Hill
BY the common soldier of the line,
Who, in simplicity sublime"
Stands FORTH the nations bulwark still.
IMOGEN ROBY.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

New YORK CommerciaI AdVertIser
Even though Europe should cut down its
purchases of our manufactures, We should
be prosperous if our factories were busy and
our workirg gmen in receipt of high wages, as
they were in 1S90-S2. But the prediction
that our products, whether raw or manu-
factured, are likely to be shut out from
European markets has no substantial founda-
ton. Europe must have our provisions or
go hungry. She buys our manufactured
goods in certain lnes-such as bicycles. for
instance-because they are of superior excel
lence. Moreover, if it came to a question
of retaliation, we could harm European
countries far more by refusing to take their
products than they could harm us by re-
fusing to purchase ours. The United States
is, and will continue to be, highly profitable
customer of foreign manufactures. Any gen
eral commercial combination against us is
extremely improbable.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
FooIkiIIcr on n Vacation.
san Francisco Chronicle.


One thing that makes one weary in these
days is the talk of thiQ-necked and fiat
chested dudes in regard to setting out for the
klondyke country. These fellows, who never
did days hard work in their lives, and who
could not endure a twenty-mile tramp in the
sun, calmly discuss journey over rough
trails and down rapids of mountain streame
which tries the endurance of hardy frontiers.
men, 1t is almost as tiresome as the dis.
cussion by the same fellows of the Corbett.
Fitzsimmons match for the fortnight before
the Carson fight, With no fookiller around
the public will probably have to endure this
infictic0 until the Klondyke craze has run
its course
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
Animated Wealth of wyoming.

tNVN
The number of cattle assessed for taxation
Iii Wyoming has increased from less than
800 900 in 1896 to 100000 in 1897, and the
average market price of cattle per head
from $l2.56 to s17. Last year there were
assessed in that state about 100000 sheep
valued at $l.77 per head and it is said that
they will number about 100000 this year
and command an average of % cents more
per head. What business have cattle and
sheep to increase in number and value, with
the silver in silver dollar worth only about
As cents. the lowest figure on record?
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
by expert statisticians
Total Qlu) l6l,Sl0COO lS9 725, ,OCO 1856 $50, ,OOC
Equal bu ..l,29i, i,SOO0CO 1,5lISOOGtO Az 4DJ OJC
IncIudIng POLAND ana sIberia.

Including Poland and Siberia
1t will be seen-tAst1- with the exception of
Belgium Greece, and Holland. the above fig
ures indicate deficiencies for 1897 as againet
the product of one or both of the preceding
years, amounting in the case OF Italy, Tur-
key and Roumania to between 20 and 80
per cent, while i'm Hungary the decline, as
compared with 1895, is over 20 per cent
The result as to Russia is all the more
noticeable in view of the fact that the esti-
mates for that country include Siberia, a
vast wheat growing region, where the prod
uct has been rapidly increasing in recent
years The deficiency for Russia. as com
pared with the crop OF 1896, amOunte to 10
per cent. while that of France, next to Rus
sia tho largest wheat producing country of
Europe is still more Unless the American
crop should turn out better than is now
anticipated, II is estimated that the European
deficiency will exceed the excess in this
country-a fact which will have a marked
effect upon prices both here and abroad.
No estimate has been presented in the
above table for the Argentine confederation
which has been rapidly coming to the front
as a wheat producing country, but which is
oufferlng from a shortage this year as
marked as that reported from some OF the
European countries. There are poor crops
in Australia also. and that region is drawing
heavily on California
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is
about to start upon a tour of the west
with view to promoting sugar beet
culture. 1t is announced that the secrc-
tary proposes to visit the states where
sugar beet culture experiments are being
made and by personal inspection to as
certain where beet culture can be sue
cessfully carried on IF the secretary
will pay visit to Nebraska we feel sure
he will be able in his forthcoming report
to commend this state as the most
promising field for investors who have
money to put into beet sugar factories
and do not wish to take the risk of un-
certain experiments.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Citizens Of Omaha expect to have their
streets cleaned periodically and kept in
decent repair and they expect the council
In some manner to provide the means for
the work. The fact that the defunct
Board of Public Works in its reckless
extravaganza dissipated the bulk of the
street fund in three weeks time is de-
plorable, but 1t will not Justify the city
authorities in sitting back and doing
aothing to remedy the unfortunate state
III affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
THE WHEAT CROP.
Shortage In the European supply and
Higher Prices.

Evidence continues to accumulate Of very
considerable shortage in the European wheat
crop fer the present year Although it is
now tco early to obtain specific details, con
lectures based upon the reports Of the condi-
tion of the crops up to July place the de-
ficiency, as compared with 1895 and 1896, at
about 100000 900 bushels. The aggregate e OF
the present years crop, it i9 estimated by
well-informed authorities, is the smallest
since 1891, which was memorab BILE az a short
crop year in most European countries.
The following table presents estimates, in
quarters (of eight bushels), of the crops OF
European countries for 1895. 1896 and 1897
prepared by expert statisticians:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The Nebraska State university pro,
poses TO make a representative exhibit al
the Transmississippi Exposition. The
university will not have such an oppor-
tunity to bring its work to the attention
of the people of this state and section in
n long time, and it is acting wisely in
scizing the opportunity to reap all the
advantages that are thus offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 5.-The Pacific
Mail Steamship company's steamship china
viii sail out of the port of san Francisco
today flying the Hawaiian flag 1t was
decided yesterday by the officers of the
company to place the bug vessel, which is
the crack ship of the isaclnc Mail fleet
under the Hawaiian flag without loss Of
time, and it is said in maritime circles
that this action on the part Of the COM
of the company that the annexation of the
islands is likely to be accomplished in the
NerN nnnr fnInrn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The new comptroller of the treasury
lost several days salary by waiting for
official notice of his appointment instead
of presenting himself without ceremony
to be inducted into office. The only logical
inference is that the new comptroller of
the treasury is one of those unfortunates
who has had office thrust upon him.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Get the people to feel they are pros
perous" says President Fish of the Illinois
Central railway "and they will prosper.
Mr.. Fish thinks that this feeling has now
begun to animate the business multitude for
three reasons-D trade conditions are good
(2) crops are good. go uncertainty has been
largely relieved. Mr.. Fish is in a position tC
know whereof he speaks, and his conclusions
agree in substance with those OF other dis.
tinguished railroad presidents who have eX-
pressed their confidence in the speedy return
nf itpf
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The school board of Arapahoe, Neb
that advertised in The Bee for new
principal for its high school has been sc
inundated with responses that it has
been compelled to get out a circular let
ter announcing that ii has made selec,
tion and filled the position. Comment
as to the effectiveness OF The Bee as an
medium is superfious.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

bitterness has resulted between old
friends, all on iact3unt of a man who
ought not to be the cause of the destruc-
ton of one Single friendship" Does
this refer to the, noube-Ender's staunch
A. +. A. friends or its indignant Irish
Catholic frients9
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
FruitIcss Snccnlntion.

NTTTlLTItIU TttUUOTIVUH.
Statistician Ford of the Treasury depart
ment finds that if the new duties had been
applied to the anticipatory importations of
the four months to July the government
would be $36, 100000 better off. This is about
like discussing the color of the dress which
was to have been bought with the basket of
eggs that fell to smash.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The World Herald should know by this
time that making up fake dispatches
from Chicago in its own office is peril
ous proceeding. The danger of getting
the date line wrong is almost unavoida
hIn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

We may never have n repetition of the
boom time railroad building of the lat
ter sos, but we may look for a steady
and substantial growth and extension of
our railroad system during the next
two or three years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The fearful appeal made by the mouth
piece of the gang imploring the police
commission to turn down Martin White
is truly pathetic "rhe contest" says
this organ, has been heated and much
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Entries to Omahas list of 1893 con
ventions have not yet been closed. AT
least half dozen well known and
largely attended great national meetings
are expected to be added before the
booking season ends.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Maryland went republican last year
for the first time in n presidential elec-
tion and it ought to take pride in keep
ing up the good record with another re-
publican victory this fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

1t is TO be hoped that Pugilist Corbett
will make better base ball player than
he does an actor and that he may
achieve enough OF IA success on the dia-
mond to keep him from returning to the
OF
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
TnithfuIncss Above rnrtisnnship.

The government should command the best
service in every branch and the best service
cannot be secured where ability and faithful
performance OF duty count for less than
partsanship in matters of promotion or re-
tention in office.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
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THE BEE on TRAINS.

All railroad ncyysboys nre
supplied with enough Bces
to accommodate every pas
senscr who wants 30 read
newspapers. Insist upon hnv-
ing rhc Bee If you cannot
get II bee on II train from the
news agent, please report
the fact, stating the train and
railroad, to the Circulation
Department of Thc bee. The
bee is for sale on all trains.
INSIST on HAVING THE BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
what Are state Courts Good Fors
Des Moines Leader.

The Union Pacific road. in defending a
case in Nebraska for violation Of that states
railroad law, sets up that it is a corporation
under federal laws, in no way amenable to
statutes of a state. This is in line with the
Waite decision in Iowa What are state
counts good for. anYhnM9
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

King George of Greece, having ac-
knowledged receipt of the invitation to
take part in the great Transmissssippi
Exposition, the sultan of Turkey ought
to turn aside long enough to promise n
Turkish exhibit out of that war in
demnity.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The uneXpired term of the vacancy in
the Board of Education is for less than
five months, but if the right man for the
place is selected he may count on being
kept there for at least three years more.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Parties leaving the city for
the summer can have The
Rec sent to them regularly
by notifying The Bcc bust
ness Office in person or by
mail. The address will be
changed as often as desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Governor Iolcomb's Transmississippi
Exposition proclamation is out and
every inhabitant OF Nebraska may con-
slider himself or herself personally in
yited to participate and attend
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

A Chicago miser who died Of starva-
tion is said to have lived his last four
weeks on beer How many old soaks
would be content to die a premature
death If they could only be sure of
spending their final days in similar en-
joyment.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The rains of the last week have been
worth more to the Nebraska farmer
than all the legislative reforms enacted
by the late fusion legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Unless all signs of the times fail it
will hardly pay the farmer to burn corn
for fuel next winter, even though the
price Of coal is comparatively high.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The unprecedented rush for registered
city warrants ought to be a good enough
indication that there is no noticeable
scarcity of money in these parts.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
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lndIanaNolls News.

indianapolis News.
The battleship Indiana may be docked at
Halifax by gracious permission OF the British
government We can't afford to get into any
trouble with England. We might have to
build our own docks.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

The Fake Mill has pretty nearly eX-
hausted itself in its desperate effort to
beSmirch Martin White.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Some of those popocratic farmers
seem to have been little premature in
airing their opinions that farming does
not pay.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06
PARTIES LEAVING Ton THE SUMNER

INSIST ON HAVING THE BEE.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Dublin World: MARY. 20 into the sit
ting room and tell me how The thermometer
1T stands on the mantolpiece just agm
the wall, sir!"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-06

Brooklyn Life: The Captain (boister-
ousND-Comr old man, brace up! What's
got into you?
lasscngcr-lf you don't put me ashore
you'll very soon see.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-24
HARIKARI.
Attempt Of Murder
and Suicide,
A Tragedy Which MAY Cost Two
Lives.

Between the hours OF 8 and 9
o'clock this morning a Japanese was
seen rushing along Maunakea street,
telling countryman that il he en-
tered certain rooms in a building
on the corner OF Maunakea and Pau
ahi streets, opposite the fire station,
he would behold a frightful sight.
The man spoken to Immediately
went to the designated place and
was met upstairs by Japanese wo-
man who was bleeding profusely
and who fell down unconscious. En-
tering the room the visitor found a
japanese man who had slashed his
stomach open, and who was evident
ly bleeding to death.
The police were immed lately mott
fed aud Captain Robert Parker call
ed around without delay.
AS far as can now be ascertained
the man, Imai, attempted to murder
his wife, Okatsu, by cutting her
throat, and after severe struggle
with the woman he succeeded in in
Hicting serious wounds on her neck,
chin, face and arms. Believing the
woman to be disposed of, Imai com.
mitted harikari by slashing his abdo-
men open.
DR., Kobyashi and two other ply
sicians were Immediately summoned
and the injured people attended to-.
The Japanese, one Kimamura,
who gave tho alarm OF the tragedy
was arrested at the order Of Captain
Parker and is now held for investi
cation.
1t is generally understood that
jealousy is the cause of the tragedy.
At noon Imai was carried by ser.
wants Of the Police Department to
the Queens Hospital where an effort
will be made to save his life. The
injured woman will remain at her
room under the care OF the doctors,
who entertain some hope for her
eventual recovery.
The sight OF the room in which
the slaughter took place presented
a CHASTITY sight, even to those fami-
liar with the system Of harikari.
A thorough investigation is being
held this evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-24
The Hunters Return.

The Kinau brought back party
of famous Nimrods, who went to
Hawaii last week with the purpose
of killing Sam Parker's plovers and
eating his fish in such chowders as
only the "momona" judge can
manufacture.
The party had a glorious time at
Pukoo in South Kohala and fish and
plovers were plentiful. Our sports
men are enthusiastic over their trip
and will recommend all the famous
shots in the world to take up land
on Hawaii aud go into drinking
coffee and shooting fat mullets and
catching plovers.
Only 500 fat plovers were brought
to Honolulu. AS each gun carrier
shot that amount according to their
individual reports) their appetites
must have been tremendous. Rumor
has it that the "boys" at the beach
played cribbage and INDUCED in
chowders, etc. while Sam Parker and
George Robertson did the shooting
at Waimea and that is where the
birds come from. The hunting ak,
cursion, however, was tremendous
success.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-24
]. T. Waterh0use.

Low priced articles are not
always cheapest. Closing out
and clearance sales are usually
made up Of goods priced rs per-
cent above selling value and
double what they are worth.
The cut down does not make
them cheap, it's the advertise
ment. Inspection often proves
the quality. Our store has been
for years headquarters for good
values-it makes no difference
whether it is for a spool of
thread or a silk dress pattern
Once we have had a clearance
sale but it was to rid our shelves
of an accumulation Of old goods.
They were sold for what they
were worth and the people were
satisfied with their bargains.
If we put new goods on our
shelves to-day and tomorrow
tell you that we would sell them
at prices below cost you would
imagine there was something
wrong in us or the goods, Our
prices are right so are the goods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-24
To-day's Cricket.

The Honolulu team will consist
Of Captain Ii. Herbert, II, A. Jordan
DR.. Murray, Hatfield, Vincent,
Hewett, Gilbert, Lishman, Davies,
Cation and Weldon, with r, s..
Scrimgeour and T. A. Simpson,
whose impartial decisions are in
variably acceptable, as umpires.
Through the courtesy of Col.
Fisher, large tent has been pro-
vided for the accommodation of the
ladies who have promised to attend
and for whom a nice cup Of tea will
be provided by a prominent and
hospitable lady of Honolulu's
choicest society.
The Wild Swans team will in
clude Capt. Napier, Iieuts, Church
and Coke, Paymaster Ward, the
champion Dr. Marriott, Smith and
Milligan. 1t is to be hoped tina
victory will perch on the banners of
the Navy after hard and we'll con-
tested game, for the gentlemen OF
the Wild Swan have done more than
they probably appreciate in renew
ing and stimulating an interest in
the noble British sport.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-04-24
WV: DlA1OGufS

If the Jewel stove had not
met with popular favor in Homo
lulu, we would not have ordered
the second time. Since we OPEN
ed business in our present
quarters, less than fourteen
months ago, we have sold 400
Jewel stoves. By the w. HI.
Dimond which arrived on Thurs
day, we received 100 of different
sizes. 1t constitutes one car
load direct from the factory;
another lot will be here in
week.
This is without exception. the
greatest fuel saver that has ever
been imported to the Islands.
The JEWEL is made on the
best stove principles and saves
money to the purchaser. They
are low in price and made to
wear-every piece of the stove
may be duplicated and in this
way it will last forever. 1t is
cheaper to buy single casting
than a whole stove.
We sell them for cash, allow
ing 5 percent discount. We also
sell them, as before on the con-
tract system, the purchaser pay
ing one-third in cash, the balance
in five equal monthly payments,