Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-07

found the sentiment strongly in favor
of the construction and operation OF north
and south railroads Ey the transmississipp
states. The advantages are so apparent
and the benefits so colossal that all that Is
necessary to bring about the desired trans
portation facilities and reasonable reduc-
ton in rates is general and vigorous, yet
commonsense agitation of the subject. The
benefits to be derived by Nebraska VIII
spring from hundred sources and amount
to fabulous sums annually. To briefly IL
lustrate: Should n reduction of freight on
our surplus grain be secured, amounting to
only cents per bushel, it would be, on a
basis of 1898 figures. approximately as fol-
lows;
Corn ...................... 62, 800 Sl,S63,9l6
Wheat Observation-Disclosures. 100000 ~, ,l2O
oats ....................... 1881 900 266, 43O
Total saving NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81 352, ,525
To add to this two and one-third millions
saved on wheat, corn and oats alone, a cor
responding reduction in the shipping out of
our 6iS,6iO head of surplus cattle, 1,536,660
surplus hogs the fifty odd thousand carload
lots of other products and the hundreds OF
million pounds of produce in less than car
load lots, and which is not included in any
other calculations then it can be seen how
easily even such small REDUCTION in
freight rates runs up into the millions.
STARTLING DISCLOSURES PROMISED.
The report has been given out by mem
bers of the investigating committee and the
experts that there are new and sensational
discoveries in the auditors Office, but no
details are given. Friends of Moore claim
it is a story set adrift to injure Moore in
the case already brought against him, and
calculated to prevent him from raising the
money to settle hie shortage. Mr.. Moore was
seen this evening just as he was starting for
Denver. He says the books in the auditors
Office are all straight or were when he left
the office, and this story ie started out of
personal spite.
Land Commissioner Wolfe returned from
trip aft hay fail ln1
to get Dr. Fall to give up his place as super
intendent Of the Feeble Minded institute.
The Board of Public Lands and Buildings
held a meeting this afternoon and listened
to Wolfe's report. Charges will be formu-
lated against DR.. Fall at once In the mean
time the motion to dissolve the injunction
brought by Dr.. Fall to prevent his success
sor from taking charge will probably be
heard tomorrow or next day.
FRATERNALS MUST CHIP IN.
Under the new insurance law passed by
the Legislature fraternal insurance companies
are required to pay a fee to the state, and
also for each agent soliciting business for
such societies. The insurance commissioner
is sending out letters to the fraternal in
surance societies worded as follows:
The last legislature enacted a statute that
all fraternal insurance societies shall pay q
remit the amount TO me without delay.
This law also provides severe penalties
Tor agents acting III behalf of such frater-
mites without first securing a certificate
of authority from this office and paying 50
FOR the same. Officers are requested to in
form their agents in this state regarding
the new law and see that they comply with
the statute and keep out of, trouble.
traternties with head office outside of
attorney for service. This is compulsory on
all foreign fraternities and must be at
tended to at once. blank will be here en-
closed for this purpose to all associations
Of other states doing business in Nebraska.
Please sign properly and return with $2, the
legal fee for the same.
For some years fraternal organizat tions
have enjoyed fine field in Nebraska with
out paying any fees whatever. Now that
compliance will be appreciated. The new
insurance laws viii likely be printed in
pannphiet n FORM in few months, when
copies can be had for the asking.
The commander-in- of the Nebraska
National Guard has approved the following
discharges: First regiment-Company d at
Lincoln, Charles A. Sheldon desertlon and
good OF the service; company Fl at Nelson,
Levi f. Myers and Clarence o. Bowers, non
residence Second regiment-Company A at
hearhey, Ken A. Julian, expiration of term;
company ID at Fairburr. Thomas A. Coca
and Oliver B. Reeder, expiration. Battery
A, light artillery, at Wymore, George W
Leland, j. J. Miller, John T. Patterson
Thomas &c. Floyd and Charles o. Legate, ex-
piration OF term.
So.Niooh Of NEBRASKA.
The new contour maps Of the various coun-
ties OF Nebraska, showing the altitude, shape
and fall of the land, are being received by
tho State Board of Irrigation as fast as is
sued They are gotten out by Charles w.
Wolcott of the United States geological sur
vey and are forwarded to the department
here by +. II. Newell, photographer. They
are of especial value to those interested in
work.
1t Is announced that Governor Holcomb
VIII deliver an address at the High school
commencement exercises at Wahoo on the
evening of May 27, and Will take part in the
Decoration day exercises at North Bend on
the 3lst.
Dick Dubois, who was held here on re-
quest OF the authorities of Pottawattamie
county, Iowa. and who was charged with
burglary committed April 10. attempted to
gain his freedom today by habeas corpus
proceedings. In the meantime a requisition
was received from the governor of Iowa, ac-
companied by the warrant for the arrest of
Dubois These papers being presented In
county court the Judge dismissed the habeas
corpus proceedings. Dubois was turned over
TO the Iowa authorities tonight.
j. A. Edgerton OF the labor bureau started !
loday for ten days trip to Sulphur Springs
Ark.
The deputy labor commissioner is prepar- |
ng for the work which is provided under |
louse roll No. 277, the free employment Of |
Ice bill. The new law goes into effect MAY |
H. and the record books will be ready by
hat time. Deputy Kent is sending out cir
'ular letters to county clerks, calling atten-
ion 10 the new act and also sending out
notices TO be posted in the court houses and
'ostofices for the information of those desir
ng to secure employment through the labor
department.. Ohio is the only other state
having this free employment bureau system.
LINCOLN NOTES.
Dr. #. w. Tucker has filed claim for
1895 damages against the city. Some time
go he drove his horse into sewer hole
which he claims was not properly guarded
" red lanterns, and this damage claim is
he result.
Last night the Matinee Musicale gave the
econd program in the May festival The
right little cantata, The Fisher Maidens,
vas the chief feature, although there were
everal excellent numbers by out-of-town
nuscians.
The retail butchers OF Lincoln have or
anized a society for mutual protection of
usiness interests, The following officers
'ere elected: Henry Pfein, president;
ames Hubbard, secretary; Henry NJ. House
hid. treasurer.
The Lancaster County Teachers associa-
on viii hold its last meeting for the year
aturday. An interesting program is an :