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Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
DANGERS OF LIVE WIRES.
Lessons 10 lie Learned from omnhn's
Tragedy.
Chicago Record,

Chicago Record.
The hideous accident at Omaha Wednes-
day afternoon, whore four fremen were
killed outright by contact with a live wire.
conveys lessons which are too important to
be disregarded. The fremen were working
their way up the side OF a burning building
when a wire broke, the falling end catching
the men in its descent.
Firemen at work upon burning buildings
are not apt to waste much time In con-
sidering precautionary measures for their
own safety. but both on their account and
for the welfare OF the general public it
should be insisted that further safeguards
against the live wire be provided. 1t should
be within the province of the building and
fire departments of every city to demand
that live wires be placed so as to interfere
as little as possible with the movements OF
fremen. In every case there should be a
means Of breaking all electrical connections
Immediately, and thus rendering the wires
harmless.
The second and equally important lesson
OF the Omaha catastrophe is that the further
use of the live wire in places where II is a
menace to human life is to be opposed vigor-
ously. The worst and most common of the
live-wire dangers is in the overhead trolley
wire. Every fresh manifestation of the
deadliness of the live wire is another arGu-
ment for the abolition OF the overhead troll
ley system.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Ever since 1893 until last year large
tracts Of school land have been idle for
the reason that people could not be
found willing to lease them. Last year
saw Il marked increase in the demand
for these lands and this year all that
had been idle and possessed any value
for agricultural or grazing purposes has
beer eagerly taken. The result of this
should be seer in future increases of
school fund appointments, for all OF
which the fusion officials will in due
time claim credit as due to superior
business management" One who looks
for the real reason will have no diff
Guilty in finding it in the additional
profits to the farmer and stock raiser
attendant upon and a part Of the present
business revival.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Information from the east has it that
plans are rapidly being formulated for
the reorganization of the bankrupt Port
Arthur route on Il scheme of bond and
stock issues similar to those by which
the reorganization of other railroads
which went through receiverships has
been accomplished. The people di-
rectly affected by the road certainly hope
that this reorganization will be speed
lily completed. No community can gain
anything by keeping a railroad upon
which it is dependent in a state of bank
ruptcy. On the contrary, the only OPP
~portunity for a railroad to expand and
to keep up with the demand for needed
improvements comes when 1t is on a
sound financial basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
n CUP

The arrival at New York of the yacht
Shamrock, which will race with the new
yacht Columbia in October for the Amer
ica's cup, will doubtless increase inter
est in this international sporting event.
Both yachts were specially built for the
coming contest and in the trials they
have had each has shown sailing quail
ties and speed which promise a great
race. The Shamrock Is the larger Of
the two and carries a great deal more
sail than the Columbia. In the trials
of the former she has proved herself
somewhat swifter than the yacht Bri-
tannia, while the Columbia has been
shown to be very much faster than the
Defender, the winner of the last race for
the cup. On this is based the opinion
in American yachting circles that the
Columbia can "outfoot" the English
boat, but Englishmen express strong
confidence in the ability of their yacht
to win.
No judgment, however, OF much value
can now be formed as to the probable
result. Conservative yachtsmen, it is
stated, do not look forward to any such
walkover as the figures Of both sides
would appear to indicate. In fact,
they are ready to admit that the Sham
rock is a mighty dangerous opponent
and apparently the best boat that has
been sent owe to battle for the cup. At
the same time it is admitted thai the
Columbia is a wonderful boat, easily
superior to any yacht ever built in this
country. Victory for the Columbia is
what all Americans desire, but If the
Shamrock shall prove to be the faster
boat the trophy will be given up with
out q murmur.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The country is having an experience
which was not permitted to it under
democratic rule. The spectacle of work
men being laid off, as was the case at
Cramps ship yards last week, was
familiar enough, but the reasons We're
entirely different in the two cases. One
was because there was no work for
them, but these men were laid off be-
cause the steel manufacturers were so
pressed with orders they We're unable to
furnish steel for ships now building as
fast as 1t was demanded.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
A MODERN
Furniture and Fixtures of the Up-to-
Date Sanctuary.

Brooklyn Eagle,
The evolution OF the church from the
dim. chilly, unattractiye looking barn that
1t was in the Puritan days to the handsome,
comfortable edifce that 1t has become in our
cities has been accomplished by slow stages
and in defiance OF a strong sentiment among
the unco' guild that anything which minis
tered to the ease OF body and tended to
make Sunday other than a day of penance
was to be discouraged. If some Of our
grandfathers could arise from their graves
and see the spacious houses we have erected
for worship, with the gilded box o. whus-
ties in the corner, the lecterns Of brass, the
carved fonts, the polished rails and pew
backs, the colored cushions, the flowers,
the stained glass windows, the carpets and
hangings, the steam pipes and registers, the
gas and electric lights, the decorations and
pictures, the holiday dress OF the women,
the dead poultry in their hats, the soft
footed ushers and the vested choirs, they
would surely believe that they had awak-
ened in a most wicked world and had pos
sibly gone to the bad place and done with
it. Yet the end is not yet. Churches are
beginning to have kitchens, so please you.
and lavatories, and Libraries and reading
rooms, and, although that is an invention
about the roof garden, the bowling alley is
a fact. And now we have a church in
Columbus, o., and a Baptist church at that,
which has retiring rooms and social parlors,
and Is without a steeple. bell or mortgage.
and 1t has screens to keep the flies out, and
a room for bicycles, and a playground for
children, and fire escapes, and a colored
maid who checks your hats, coats, canes and
umbrellas, and 1t has private boxes near
the pulpit and there is no charge for seats.
Truly. the church is becoming a practical
affair in these days. II It is to keep it's
hold its practical Christianity must be as
obvious as the Christianity that 1t inculcates
by precept.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Great Britain. France. Germany,
Austria, Switzerland and Belgium.
No one can doubt that this organiza-
ton will be simply the forerunner in
this country of numerous clubs and so
cieties gotten up for the same purpose
which will grow powerful and active as
the popularity of the automobile be-
comes more widespread. The automo-
bile requires good roads and good roads
are sure to come with the automobile.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
Dodging Eloquent Truths.

ITIurttITuFVFFD "FFF"
At the annual meeting Of the Ohio Build
ing associations, now in session at Putin
Bay, the president delivered an address in
which he stated that the total assets OF the
associations in Ohio are now SOL ,0S9, PIT, the
last years receipts being about SIT, 900, 900,
which was Sc, 600, 900 more than in 1897 and
$14, 900, 900 more than in 1892. This large
amount of savings" he added, sis due much
to the laboring classes being now employed
and speaks volumes for the frugality of this
class of our citizens" Orators of the Bryan
school give a wide berth to such eloquent
facts as these.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

One session of the Afro-American
council in Chicago was devoted to the
discussion of the value of the colored
vote and how to use 1t for the better
mem of the race. 1t is only fair to
state that the value of the colored vote
for the purpose OF lettering the condi-
ton OF the race has nothing to do with
the value of the colored vote figured ON
by the political ward heelers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The more the Iowa democrats ponder
over the speech of Chairman Cato Sells
at the recent convention the more they
believe they do not know just where he
stands on the silver question. Cato
made a noble effort at a straddle and at
first glance 1t appeared he had sue
ceeded, but the button Immediately
came off and displayed the gap at the
Waistband.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
IDYLS.

Chicago Record: "Mr. Junks has written
a poem in memory of his departed wife"
us that so? ! hope he'll get it published
before he marries again."
Philadelphia North Americana: every few
marriages grow out of these summer at
tachments," said the observing man.
mo, mostly trial heats replied the
horsey man. ....
Town Topics: Mrs. G~olightly-T don't
think much of Carries new husband.
Mrs. Lakefront-To tell the truth, l
never admired her taste in husbands.
Chicago Post: II proposed to you I'M
expectedly, did hep"
"Unexpectedly" exclaimed the sweet
was so unexpected that l neglected to say
This Is so sudden
Detroit Journals: New Cook-Then I am
to wear your bonnets when | like?
Mistress-No, but think how large your
wages are!
New Cook Chaughtily)-My liberty is not
for sale!
Chicago .Tribune: "I'll never speak to
him again. exclaimed the young woman in
the pale blue jacket. HE called me his
queen and asked If he might kiss my hand.
! said yes and-and after that he kissed me
on the lips without asking
II suppose said the young woman In the
yellow buskins, ''he followed along the line
of least resistance"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
Helping the Hurricane Victims.

The people Of Porto Rico will have their
first taste of practical Americanism when
the aid so literally offered them from all
of the United States begins to set
the sufferers from the recent tornado on
their feet. Not alone the extent and variety
of the relief sent, but the spirit of friendly
interest which inspired it, will be novel in
the experience Of these newly admitted
members of Uncle SANS charitable and
sympathetic household.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

brunette Is not muddy. but as clear and
delicate as one would expect in a woman
who has led the ordinary life Of c~iviliza-
ton"
Who could ask more than this--a charm
ing and cultured woman with landed estates
and a fixed income? As for aristocracy, Ia
not the tribal blood Of America as pure as
the 'eudal life-current Of Europe? II Is in
order to consider the Indian girl with care.
She may be the coming catch in this
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

One of the gems of the speech of Hon.
Cato Sells, pro tempore chairman OF the
Iowa democratic state convention, is the
reference to William Jennings Bryan as
the modern Jefferson. Before the cam
paign is really on Colonel Bryan Will be
portrayed as a composite of Washing
ton, jefferson, Jackson and lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Several English IN of high stand
ing have recently become cnamored
with Matabele princes now in London
and one has actually married n savage
p%otentate. Can 1t be possible that
American competition has so complete a
control of English eligibles that native
born women are compelled to go to such
lengths to secure husbands?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Wharton Barker, the middle-of-the-
road %populist candidate for president,
expresses the opinion that both McKin-
ley and Bryan will be renominated and
that both will be defeated. Mr.. Barker
should change his beverage back to
Schuylkill river water.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
A Warrior Disarmed.
Baltimore American.

General Weyler is now coming to the
front as the latest victim Of newspaper
Misrepresentation. 1t Is interesting to note
how indignant gentlemen Of his stripe be-
come when they find themselves helplessly
in the remorseless tolls of the cruel and
conscienceless press. And it does not seem
altogether fair to take suck an advantage
of a man disarmed of his typewriter.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

the administration can he expected.
Like the regiments which have come
before, 1t will not take long for the
Colorado men to find out how every
thing they say is distorted by the fakirs
and things which they did not say cred
tied TO them.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

More people are spending their sum-
mer vacations away from home than for
many years. If this can be explained
oil any other theory than the return Of
prosperity we should like to have the
reason.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The Interstate Commerce commission
goes right along investigating charges of
discriminating rates, although 1t has re-
peatedly advertised itself as powerless
to OFFER any relief except with the con-
sent OF the railroads. This probably
explains why the railroads have ceased
demanding the abolition of the Inter
state Commerce commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The governor of South Dakota is de-
termined to have a competent state
board of embalmers, doubtless because
it's services may be needed to preserve
the remains of the populist party in
TINT Stntn-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
Costly CnrcIessness.

uIIVTTv INV"''
BY the collapse of an improperly con-
structed ferry slip the Maine Central rail-
road will have a big bill of damages to pay.
The coroner's jury finds 1t a case OF neglect
and a state law ~enforces the payment of
S., 900 to the relatives of a victim.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

If the Scotch steel manufacturers are
receiving orders for steel shipments to
the United States it is not because the
American steel is not superior, but be-
cause the American mills are so over
worked that they cannot supply the de-
mand,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
Hcre,s Your KIonhike.
Minneapolis Journal.

minneapolis journal.
Say 200. 900. 900 bushels of wheat in the
three states. This means 500, 900, 200, large
round ones without holes in them, for the
farmers. No wonder the Klondikers walk
back IL they haven't the price,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The state house slate went through all
right in the populist congressional con
vention in the Sixth district, but not
even the frame was saved in the dem
ocratic gathering.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
A SensonnbIe warning.

1t is to be hoped the piano tiends will take
warning from the fate of a young man at
Milan. He was engaged in numbering an
instrument when it lost its balance, fell
over and smashed the life out Of him.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Two hundred picnickers were poi
soned at Rockford, ILL.,, the other day by
drinking lemonade. This ought to be
sufficient warning, especially when beer
is the same price, IL not cheaper.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The eastern people now in Nebraska
they are looking for. The only trouble
is the corn is so immense as to obstruct
the vision.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Now that his congressional aspirations
have been smothered, Adjutant General
Barry will probably find time to for
ward the list of Nebraska officers most
worthy of commissions in the new vol
unteer regiments.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Chicago Chronicle.
Pie for Cubans, pyjamas for Porto Ricans
and projectiles for Filipinos! There is a
difference in our way of treating the mem
bers of our happy family.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Henry Watterson wants it understood
that while he is hurting no harpoons at
Mr.. Bryan at present, should the latter
come to Kentucky he must bring his
own canteen along.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
An Object Lesson.

Boston Transcript.
The killing of four fremen by a live wire
is an object lesson for Omaha. 1t ought to
teach her that it is cheaper as well as more
humane to bury her wires than it is to bury
the city's defenders.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

What would the shade of Andrew
jackson do If he saw a cake-walk ad-
vertised as one of the leading attrac-
lions of a Jacksonian picnic?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

AS a school for the education Of dyna-
miters the Cleveland street car strike Is
achieving its greatest success.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

In the meanwhile Nebraska is enjoy
ing the benefits Of two insurance de-
partments, but it has yet to discover
benefits from either of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Minneapolis Times.
The scientists in Wyoming chasing Dino
saurs found hat Overland trout on the
cowboys menu was simply bacon.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The writing paper trust is still gath
ering in detached paper mills and 1t
will soon be in order for the courts to
gather in the writing paper trust.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

The holes in the state house machine
skinner are getting so numerous that
an etxra force of thinkers is needed IL
the leaks are to be stopped.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Iowa gold democrats are not worried
over the rise in price Of ipecac. When
they want an emetic the democratic
state platform will answer all purposes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, So
George B. T~zschuck, secretary OF Inc bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn, says
that the actual number of full and complete
copies of The Daily, Morning, Evening ana
Sunday Bee, printed during the month OIL
-Julu 1900 tyaa M fnl1nwS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Affairs must be serious in the Trans
yaal when the government goes Into the
mule.buying business.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

Parties Leaving for the Summer.
Parties leaving the city for tho
summer may have The Bee sent to
them regularly by notifying The
Bee business office, In person or by
mail.
The address win be changed as
often as desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20

With the return of the Colorado reg
iment from the Philippines another out
break of fake interviews denouncing
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-20
In Plain
Black
and
White.

There are only a a few manu-
facturers of fine clothing
that are also retailers-in
fact, there are not so very
many makers Of really fine
clothing all told.
We make our suits for men and
boys just as we'll as they
can be made.
There is an abundance of cheap
shoddy stuff in the market.
We can't afford to cheaper our
goods. They have a repu-
tation to sustain.
We back Our representations
with an unquestionable
guarantee that goes with
every garment that we
make.
And at the present discount of
SO per cent, these suits
ought to be tempting.
W;SIsggl!sa ga!a.s,hask&
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-10
COMING.
Primrose x Dockstader's Minstrels al
 the Hyperion.

Primrose x Dockstader's Minstrels at
 the Hyperion.
 The banner bearers of minstrelsy, the Primrose & Dockstader Big American Minstrel company, will be the attrac- tion at the Hyperon Wednesday even ing, August 16. It comes along a the atrical causeway of triumphant acclaim, it's record making it the envy of all in it's particular line. One glance at the managerial names is sufficient to the average theater goer, for the names of Primrose and Dockstader are synony nous with that of merit and success. These comedians are not only able and clever men themselves, but with long headed wisdom they have surrounded themselves with company any one of whom may be considered a top-liner in his act. Among them are Lew Sully, Larry Dooley and James Tenbrook in the comedian line, w. H. Thompson, Romaine, Frederick Reynolds, Charles D. Watson, Edward Hansen, Harry Ernest, John Perry and B. s. Carhes in the vocal, besides others in an olio of unique and wonderful acts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-10
AT NORTHFIELD.

The Conference of Christian Workers.
 The conference for Christian workers which began in Northfeld, August 1, and is to continue through the 20th is the largest ever held in that place. It is especially remarkable for the very large attendance of ministers. Rev. G. Campbell Morgan of London has all ready begun his teaching, and Rev. F. E. Meyer will arrive in day or two. There is a noticeable spirit of earnest desire and prayer for general revival; some believe that this great conference is itself an evidence that such revival is coming The last week of the confer ence is to include conference of Chris tian Endeavorers conducted by John Willis Baer of the United society. pr. F. F.. Clark and Rev. Charles M Shel- don, the well known author, have also promised to be present. MT. Moody has opened the dormitories at Mt. Hermon for the accommoda ton of guests and all who wish to attend will have no diffi- culty in finding boarding places, all though it would be well to arrange for them in advance. Hundreds came in for the Sunday services, some driving from a distance of forty miles or more.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-10
List of Patents

Issued from the United States Patent Office, Tuesday, August s, 1899, for the state of Connecticut. furnished us from the office of Seymour & Earle, solicitors of patents S6S Chapel street, New Ha- ven, Conn.,:
 c. A. Bailey assignor to J. & E. Ste vens company, Cromwell, wheeled toy. Same, toy money box.
 D. A. A. Buck, New Haven, kaleido- scope.
 w. G. Cowell, New Haven, paper box machine.
 c, A. Johnson, Unionville, tool for cutting screw threads.
 H. S. King, Hartford, cover and de- tachable pad.
 R. J. Miller, Greenwich, spacing at tachment for typewriters.
 l.. Neuberger and F. Cleary, assign ors to Connecticut Web company Bridgeport, cast off for suspenders. w. F. Parmelee, Mddletown, ham mock support
 R. R. Smith, New Hartford, fabric, c. Wells, assignor to Wells Automatic Skinner company South Norwalk, strainer for at-sizing tanks.
 DESIGNS.
 F. D. Rockwell, assignor to Liberty Bell company Bristol, gong for bells.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-10
n -' - ==-77 +7=-- = TEMPERANCE DAY
At Camp Bethel, Tylerville, Con

At Camp Bethel, Tylerville. Conn.
 Thursday, August 17, will be observed at Temperance day at Camp Bethel, Ty- lerville. Conn.,, near Goodspeed station, on the Valley railroad. In the afternoon Rev. W. $. Bronson, pastor of the Bap- list church at Haddam, will be the prin- cipal speaker. In the afternoon Mrs. Su- san $. Fessenden, president of the Wo- mans Christian Temperance union of Massachusetts. will give Bible read ing and make the principal address of the occasion.
 Miss Lois Barton of East Hampton. @ rising young singer, will sing several times during the day. and there will be excellent chorus singing interspersed throrgh the entire programme.
 A most interesting occasion is antici- pated, Excellent entertainment at very reasonable prices can be had on the grounds. Reduced fares on the Valley road for the round trip, to those pur- chasing Camp meeting tickets" as fol- lows: Hartford, 75c; Rocky Hill, 75c; Middletown, 40c; Saybrook, 35c Essex, soc No reduction from other stations. These rates continue from August ? to August 31, inclusive.