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spectacle of himself. Bemis and Weir are a good deal alike. Though
one is a republican and the other a populist, both are constructed of
the same material, and they are equally willing to make fools of
themselves if by so doing they can secure a little prestigo among a
certain class. Neither one hesitates to bring discredit uion his city
if ho can add to his own renown. As fool mayors we do not believe
that ono has any advantage over the other.
We referred last week to Mayor Weir's palpablo grand stand play
in publicly encouraging the Coxeyites in this city when he should
have used his inlluenco to discountenance a movement that can
achieve no good result, and that is absurd and preposterous, and of
markedly harmful tendency. Not long after Mayor Weir addressed
the Coxeyites in Lincoln, Mayor Bemis in Omaha wrote the follow
ing letter:
Omaha, April 28. General Charles S. Kelley, Commanding In
dustrial army: Dear Sir. I enclose herewith SG9.15, being the full
amount of contributions in my hands. As I telegraphed you yester
day, it is impossible for Omaha to do anything for you officially, and
I do not think it advisable to use the enclosed money for purchas
ing supplies to ship to you, as goods shipped to you by freight would
not reach you until too late, and express charges would bo almost as
much as the value of the goods. You will reach Des Moines before
anything could reach you from here and can buy supplies as cheaply
there as here.
Do not be discouraged by the attempts to disrupt your forces.
Persevere in your noble mission for the advancement of the millions
of wage winners through the nation and the world, a'ndlnay success
attend you. The eyes of tho nation are upon you and all wish you
godspeed. George P. Bemis, Mayor. -
Mayor Bemis did not add to the sum of Omaha's credit by his fool
letter, which was given wide publicity. He may possibly have
strengthened himself as a candidate for governor among an element
that is hoodwinked by such balderdash as this; but we are inclined
to think that both Weir and Bemis are a long way oft" from the
governorship. Certainly, sober thinking people can have no sym
pathy with this kind of demagoguery that is distinctly -evil in its
influence.
L. Wessel, Jr., tho gentleman who had the distinguished honor of
founding The Courier, was in town this week. Mr. Wessel is now
business manager of the Arkansaw Traveler, published in Chicago
a paper that has brought financial ruin and that tired feeling to
sundry and divers newspaper men. Lately, however, tho Traveler
has, to use a phrase distinctively Chicagoan, rtgot a hump on itself,r
and, if appearances count for anything, it is at last on tho high road
to success. We hope Mr. Wessel may attain unto the most glitter
ing prosperity.
The Journal last- Sunday reduced its price from $10 to $7.50 per
year. Tho paper exclusive of the Sunday edition is now delivered
for 12 cents per week, including Sunday 15 cents. This move is
made for the purpose of drawing support from tho patrons of the
Bee and the evening papers in this city, and it will make very lively
competition. The Journal, by the way, is leaving its old time con
servatism with somewhat marked rapidity. Mr. Jones in the edi
torial department and Mr. Seacrest in the business office, are being
given more latitude than has hitherto been accorded, and they are
branching out in many ways. In most instances the new depar
tures arc improvements. The reduction in price is a radical step,
and onj that cannot be retraced; but in the end it will probably
prove to be profitable.
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POT POURRI.
I went to church yesterday. I had the heartache, and I was soul
sick for a voice I hear only in dreams, and the touch of a hand I
never see, but whose shadowy fingers I teel sometimes at twilight,
when spirits walk unseen.
I wanted to be comforted.
Earth's sorrows oppressed mo, and life's music seemed all changing
to minor chords.
I wanted to hear of that "Peace I give unto you".
That there were "many mansions' in the clime where the weary
will rest, and where he stands who said "I will not leave you com-
TMb preacher was a good man.
Ho looked uncompromisingly orthodox
He explained somo very obtruso points. He dwelt at length on
several of tho Calvinistic theories, and showed how some of their
doctrines had been modified and .
Tho woman in front of me had on a bonnet of navy blue, and a
queer shade of green.
How fashions change! Ten years ago, such a combination would
have been thought a monstrosity. I sat thinking about it, and of
what cute little curfs tho wearer wore at tho back of her neck; and.
I fell to wondering if that red.scar was where she had burned her
self with the curling iron.
Benedicticn came just then, and I went home. I was com
forted. My soul felt refreshed. I think it must have been tho
bonnet.
Auocsta L. Packard.
HIS ABSENT QUEEN.
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To-night,
Fast in my arms I hold thee, -
Anastasia mine,
My queen!
Fast in my arms!
And yet
If but last night I'd held thee
Only in my hand
How then, indeed, would you
Have been to me
A queen imperious!
For then,
Clasping as I did those other queens,
Those three right royal" ladies
(And had em all tho time)
With that king full that Bill Jones held
You bet I'd stayed v ' .
And whooped it up
Until the cows came home, ,
And, like a cyclone revolving out to hustle things,
I'd rake the pot,
That big, that opulent, that fat jack pot,
And stowed it in my jeans
If but last night I'd held thee ' ' - .
jHst in my one weak hand,
O queen!
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THE CRETE ASSEMBLY.
Ono of the most important announcments for the Crete Assembly
is the course of lectures on sociological subjects by Dr. Bayard
Holmes, of the University of Chicago.
Tho lectures will bo the same as given this season in Chicago, in
the regular university extension course.
An opportunity will be given outside tho lecture hour for ques
tions and discussions on the various topics. Dr Holmes will bring
with him an extensive and carefully selected "traveling library"
for tho use of-studants and members of his classes who may care to
make a special study of the subjects presented. In fact, a regular
course of instruction is offered, superior to anything of this line
offered in any summer school in the state. All who desire will re
ceive personal guidance in the study. The subject of the lectures
are: Social problems, beginning with a study of the defective
classes, "Criminals, Defective and Delinquent," Paupers and
Prodigals." "Children of tho State," "Child Labor," "Social Func
tions and Revenues." "The Eight Hour Day," "The Problem of tho
Unemployed."
"A wolf in sheep's clothing" the substitute offered by the "cutter"
as being just as good as Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It you don't want to
be bitten, insist upon having Ayer's Sarsaparilla, even if it is a little
dearer. Depend on it, it will be cheaper for you in the end.
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