THE FRONTIER. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY Bp Turn moRin PiuiiTisa oo. O’NEILL, -> NEBRASKA. NEBRASKA. Three women have been nominated ‘tor the school board in Heatrice. This ice honse at Ashland is said to be the largest in the United States, r, Several brick business blocks will be erected at Crawford the coming * season. J. B. Curtis of Portland. Me., is feed* Ing 4,000 head of cattle on his big farm ;V sear (Jo then burg. A dog supposed to have rabies was killed near Elmwood after having bit ten two small boys. Cedar County is putting four delin quent tax collectors in the field. ' The -county has about 930,000 of delinquent taxes, t j.lf i4i\ ;■ At. many points, in the state dealers "have cessed .buying corn because the cribs are full, and they do not feel like building more. Tins Catholics' of Ponca will soon erect a new church building to take the place of the one destroyed by fire ' a few months ago. 8tonr has been purchased and the foundation of the new Swedish Luth eran church will be laid as soon as the weather will permit. O’Neill people are greatly agitated over the prospect of. the removal of chicory factories from that place, and • have vailed a public meeting to devise . ways and means to retain the enter prise.' Georoe Heimhod, treasurer of Doug las county, last week made his month hr statement for January with State Treasurer Afcserve. Mr. Heimrod turned over 919,443.33, which was cred ited to the varioua funds. s A scourge of lagrlppe has been sweeping over thb section about Brad . «haw, in some instances whole families being down. The revival meetings which were in progress at the Meth odist church are closed on account ol it . ■ . .. ■ J. n. JUckat, tn her applica tion for divorce from Dr. J. H. Mac kay, aaya the Madison Reporter, chargee her husband with extreme r T»as started a skunk farm. Hi will go into the raising of the littli pests extensively, and there is a goo, prospect of his coming out of the ven tore financially successful. The skim bring a fair average price and the fai ta sold for one dollar a pint. It is sup posed to be a valuable external renew for many ailments. J LAWS0? of Lincoln, wife of » Burlington conductor, will proba cy lose an eye as the result of an ac cident that marred charter day exer J**®8 tb® campus. With some mends Mrs. Lawson was standing eloae to the artillery when the gun ners were giving their exhibition drill. A piece of the material used in making blank cartridges struck her full in the eight eye with results before stated. Jon* H. Kurjiabdt, the newly elect ed department commander of the G A JL, was visited at his home in Stanton *7 n ““her of the principal men m the city. Dr. W. L. Bowman, as representative at the gathering, made a short address, congratulating the w„W ^T^er upon his selection, Mr. fclirhiiBit responded, speaking ££*£ the P^sent «md it6 A‘ an general the committee's Idea of drafting a bill permitting the organization of districts to vote bonds for sugur factories. The plan being based upon the Wright Irrigation law. The plan seemed to meet with general ap proval. Mr. Utt advanced the Idea that some restriction should be placed on the number of factories which should be per mitted under this law, for the first few years, pointing out the fact that If people became too enthusiastic, factories would be erected before a sufficient number of practical men could be secured to operate them. It Is prob able that the Ideas of the committee will be embodied in a bill and presented to the leg islature within a few days. SHORTAGB OT THU STATB AUDITOR. Lincoln Dispatch to the Umaha Bee: The bondsmen of ex-Auditor Eugene Moore held another conference lu the office of Attorney Gen. Smyth. Willis E. Heed of Madison, who, with Attorney Harry Brome of Omaha, was present at the conference. Mr. Heed said that he anticipated that criminal proceed ings would he commenced against his client. He added that the attorney general might, however, decide to begin a civil suit for the balance owing by Moore. (23.000. Moore says he has a one-third Interest lu a mine in Col orado, for which he would not take (1011,000. It now nets(1.500 it month and Moore Is ready to pay (500 a month to the state on his In debtedness. Attorney Heed says that the law of 1873 provided that these Insurance fees should be paid to the state auditor. The constitution of 1875 amended this luw and made all fees received by any state department payublo In advance to the state treasurer. Hence, the bondsmen of Moore assert that they are not liable, as Moore hud no right to receive the fees. Mr. Keed says that this will, he be lieves, be a good defense iu u criminal action. Attorney General Nrnyth said firmly that something must la* done In the matter or an arrest would be made. This is what Attor ney Keed expects and he Is making prepara tions for defense. Mr. Moore said that he was doing all he could to fix this matter up, and If given time would do so. SORE AT BRITAIN. The Kaiser Angry Baeaaae Hla Graak Bahama Wai Vetoed. Berlix, Feb. 20.—The newspapers of this city reflect the resentment felt by the emperor at the rejection by the Marquis of Salisbury of his Majesty’s personal proposal to coerce Greece by a joint blockade of the Piraeus, the port of Athens, by the fleets of the powers, in order to check the warlike demonstrations of Greece. Michigan State Flower. Laxsixo, Mich., Feb. 20.—The House committee on state affairs, to whom had been referred a bill to make the apple blossom the official state flower, recommended a bill in which the “Pin tyreo Peaehbiow Potato-’ is substituted for the apple blossom. Amid shouts of laughter the substitute was referred to the committee on railroads, upon which will devolve much of the Pin gree proposed reform legislation. Roseville, Kan., Postmaster. Wasiuxgtox, Feb. 20.—Bennett Smerenger has been appointed post* master at Kossville, Kan., on the rao ommendation of Evgene Hagan. KEVENUE DWINDLING THE FREE TRADE TARIFF CON TINUES TO REDUCE. Vh« Deficit for 11M Wm Over (80, 000.000—Comparison of the Wilson Uw Revenues with Those of the Mc Kinley Lav, That the Wilson free trade tariff has proven a more complete failure in its second year than in its first is shown by figures obtained here from the gov ernment reports for the year 1898 and a comparison with those of 1895. The official statement of the treasury re ceipts for the year 1896 issued by the government on Jan. 2 showed the re ceipts of December to be 825,857,114.24, and the total receipts of the year 1896 only 8314,585,068.92. This is 82,462,614 less than the receipts of the yoar 1895, and less than any year, for a quarter of a century with the single exception of the year in which the Wilson law was adopted. The claim of the friends of the Wilson law, except those who abandoned it to its fate months ago, has been that it would, if given time to adjust itself, produce sufficient revenue to meet running expenses. But its sec ond calendar year is worse than its first, since, as shown above, it produced less in 1896 than it did in 1895. In stead of doing better after “adjusting itself to business conditions,” It has done worse. The deficit for the year 1896 is 850,249,325, while that for 1895 was but 834,094,432. The total re ceipts In the twenty-eight months since the law went into effect have fallen 8120,954,456.57 below the expenditures, or an average deficit of over four mil lions of dollars per month for the en tire time. For the year 1895 it was less than three millions per month, but for the year 1896 it was over four mil lions per month, thus showing that the promise that the law, like cheese, would Improve with age, has not been real ized. It is not surprising that, at last, Secretary Carlisle has grown tired of predicting better things for it, and that he admitted in his last report that it would not produce revenue enough to meet running expenses. it is Interesting m this connection to compare the receipts .of the Wilson-law in the twenty-eight months of Its his tory with the corresponding history of the MoKlnley law. Secretary Carlisle argued in hlB last report that a protec tive tariff could no longer be relied up on to produce revenue. Either he must have failed to compare the workings of the low tariff law which his party enacted with those of the McKinley law, or he supposed that other people would not do so. The Wilson low tariff law has produced $714,670,761.75 of revenue in twenty-eight months of ope ration. The McKinley law, a thorough ly protective measure, produced $842,-' 937,226.30 in the first twenty-eight months of Its existence. This showsi that the McKinley protective tariff produced in Its first twenty-eight months $128,266,464.55 more than did the Wilson low tariff law in its first twenty-eight months. Mr. Carlisle alSo attempted to place the hlame for the deficit under the Wilson tariff upon congress because of its large appropri ations. Had he taken the trouble to compare the receipts of the first twen ty-eight months of the McKinley law with the expenditures of the first twen ty-eight months under the Wilson law he would have seen that his argument would not stand the test of facts. The expenditures during the twenty-eight I months In which the Wilson law has been in operation amount to $835,625, 217.82. The receipts during the first twenty-eight months of the McKinley tariff law were $842,937,226.30. Thus, had Mr. Carlisle had the McKinley protective tariff law receipts during the time In which he complains of a de ficit he might have not only had suf ficient to meet the “excessive expendi tures” of which he complains, but a snug surplus besides. The much-be rated McKinley protective tariff law in its first twenty-eight months produced more than enough to have met all the expenditures that have been made In the twenty-eight months, during which the Wilson law has beenETAlty which the Wilson low tariff law has been piling up a deficit of $119,954,455, and would have left a surplus of nearly seven million dol lars besides. The attempt to show that the deficit is due to extravagant appro priations or expenditures is not justi fied by the facts, since it Is found that the expenditures during the first twen ty-eight months of the McKinley law were about the same as those in the first twenty-eight months of the Wil son law, yet there was then a surplus of over ten million dollars, while there is a deficit of nearly $120,000,000 under the Wilson law. I - 'Wool Grower* and Manufacturer*. New York Tribune: Having tried free wool awhile, the manufacturers have reason to know that it shuts up a large share of works in this country, and that the ad valorem duties which they find disastrous cannot be changed into specific duties without the hearty assistance of wool-growing states. So wool-growers have tried a policy which promised them cheaper clothing. They listened to elaborate arguments that if they bought two suits of fine foreign woolens every year they would gain more on the clothes than they would lose on the wool as growers. Their experience has presumably taught them something. Wool grown in northern states east of the Mississippi was in September, 1896, 16 to 16.2 cents per pound lower than It was July 1, 1890, and wool of states and territories be yond the Mississippi has declined rela tively as much. If the growers have not perceived by this time the dishon est nature of the plea that a manufac I ture stimulated to the utmost by free wool will givo them higher prices for their product, they are beyond learn ing anything. These. interests can never thrive apart. It is not possible for one to shape legislation without the other. It is not-possible to build up -an-ex tensive manufacture, under American conditions, without its basis in a large supply of American wool, and it is not possible to develop wool-growing, or even to save it from destruction, with out an extensive American manufac ture. If practical men who have learned these things by severe expe rience cannot see their way to united and harmonious action, the committee will have to explore a way for itself. The allied industries of wool-manufac turing and wool-growing will have to be protected for the welfare of the country, whether those who happen to represent them are able to devise a way or not. Gold Galore. Prom the Philadelphia Times: The production of gold in the United States in 1896 was of the value of 851,600,000, an increase of more than ten per cent over that of the previous year, -\nd the total production of the world is esti mated at $215,000,000, an increase of nearly six per cent. As the population of the world increases at the average rate of only about one per cent annu ally, and in this country not above two and a half per cent, it is easy to see how little ground there is for "the as sumption that gold is growing scarcer. This can be shown even more clearly by considering the ratio of increase in the world’s accumulated stock of gold. Last year’s output is equivalent to an addition of about five per cent to this stock, and this increase has been con tinuous, the annual production being now nearly double that of ten years ago. In other words, the stock of gold available for use as money is increas ing far beyond the growth of popula tion, so that even apart from the con stant development of instruments of credit and the diminishing necessity for the actual transfer of coin in busi ness operations, the argument based upon quantity alone falls to the ground. As a matter of fact, those countries in which there is no question as to' the standard of value require compar atively little gold in their dally tran sactions. It Is only when the free movement of exchange Is in some way intermitted or credit shaken by doubts of the currency, as In our case last year, that the people begin to demand the metal itself. With the gradual disappearance of the bimetallic delu sion all over the world, there will be found an abundance of gold to serve as a basis for all the currency that can be required, and the continuing additions to the stock of silver can thus be utilized, tor - small change or turned over to those unenlightened people who know nothing of banking and mercantile credit, but still adhere to the primitive methods of barter and prize a piece of metal fof its size. Canada and Onr Tariff. Chicago Timee-Herald: It is report ed that the Canadian premier would like to make the commercial relations between the United States and Canada “in all respects as free as they are be tween the states of the union.” While the new administration will doubtless be disposed to meet the Canadian gov ernment half-way In strengthening the commercial relations between the two nations by perfecting agreements with reference to improvement of waterways and with reference to rights of fisher men and by adjusting other controver sies on an amicable basis, it cannot consent to any policy that fixes the same commercial status for Canada that is accorded to Illinois or Ohio. Canada is still subject to the crown. It Is not part of the United States poli tically. The agriculturists of the Unit ed States are entitled to some protec tion from the cheap products of Cana dian farms. The lumber Interests of Maine and the northwest have been already seriously injured by the free importation of cheap Canadian lumber under the Wilson bill. The coal min ers of Pennsylvania and West Virginia should not be compelled to compete with the cheap product of the mines of British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Canada has no stronger claim for free access to the American markets than has England, Germany or Japan. If Canada wants to enjoy the same privileges In our markets as are now enjoyed by Michigan and Maine she must come into the union. This she never will do, hence .all our trade agreements .with Canada must recog nize her as.a foreign power, but should be governed by the greatest comity and good will that are consistent with the patriotic protection of our own indus trial interests. Outrageous Extortion* The large and greasy bandit bowed low before the countess. Opening a package he disclosed an ear. “This, miiadi,” said he, “is the ear of the worshipful count.” “The ransom,” said the princess, toy ing with her fan, “was set at 10,000 plunka?” “Exactly,” said the bandit. “And remains at the same figure.” “This,” said the lady, her bosom heaving with emotion, “is outrageous. It isn’t business. As a reasonable man you cannot expect me to pay full price for a remnant.”—Indianapolis Jour nal. A spirited interview—"And you ask ed her father for her hand?” “Yes.” “Was he violent?” “Very. He said I must be an idiot to think of such a thing.” “What did you reply?” “I told him that of course he knew his own family better than I did, but that . I was willing to take my chances.”— [Washington Star. To Do Baslneu Without Money. Guthrie, Okla., Feb. 19.—A remark able bill was introduced in thq House yesterday. It Contemplates doing the business of the territory without^ money by a Territorial;, exchange sys tem, depositories for products and de posit scrip in books. A territorial, board of control is provided and each, county treasurer is manager for the county, and issues the scrip for depos its of products or on loans on personal property or real estate, no loan to be for less than <25 or more than 91,000, and all scrip to be good for payment: of taxes and legal tender within the territory. HER VOW ABOVE ALL ELSE WilL Silas Jewell, the St. Joseph Sao, Give Dp Thousands. St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 19.—In the" will of Frederick Taylor, a New York banker, who died a few days ago, Miss Carrie Jewell, a nun in the Convent of the Sacred Heart, was offered 93.1,000 if she would lay aside the veil, leave the convent and promise never again to enter a Catholic order. Miss Jewell has declined the offer. She says she gave up much more than 825,000 in money when she renounced the world'and became a nun live veurs. ago, and all the riches of the world could not tempt her now to leave the order of the Sacred Heart and to give up the work to which'she lias devoted her life._! GOES TO THE PRESIDENT^ noth! Immigration Bill Hus Passed Houses of Congress. } Washington, Feb. 19 —The immi gration bill now goes to the President, the last legislative step having been taken in the Senate yesterday by an agreement to the conference report on the bill. Strong opposition was made to the report, but on the final vote the friends of the measure rallied a small majority, the vote being, veas 34, navs 31/ For Triple Muruii.*. San Quentin Prison, Cal., Feb. Hi.— Chun Sing, a Chinaman, was hanged, yesterday for three atrocipus murders. His crimes were committed ip Septem ber, 1895. With an ai: he attacked, without any provocation, .a fellow countryman. Ah Fook, in the latter's house. He left Ah Fook for dead and brained his wife as she was attempt ing to escape. Then he went to the house occupied by Charley Ta!„ an other Chinese, and killed him and a. woman he found there, actually be heading the latter. Battleship Tuu Stack In the Ha * Hsdburg’a Widow on the Stage.. Chicago, Feb. 19.—Mrs. Ray iik Stevens, the widow of Captain burg, who was shot and killed~'"oy . Lieutenant Mean at Fort Sheridan in "if; 1893, will shortly make her debut upon the stage in continuous variety. Mrs. Stevens will take her first step in vau deville under the guidance of her hus band as his stage partner. Mr. Ste vens for some time played the part of Columbus in “1402.'’ Bear Admiral Calhoun Dead. Washington, Feb. 19.—Rear Admiral: Edmund R. Calhoun (retired) died sjud— dedly last night at his residence here of heart failure, aged 75 years. He appeared well and hearty almost up to the time he was stricken, and passed away before a nhysician could be sum moned. Admiral Calhotin served val iantly in the Mexican and civil wars No Cadets at the Inauguration. Washington, Feb. 19.—The senate committee on military affairs to-day took adverse action on the proposition to bring the cadets from West Point to the inauguration. Only eight mem bers were present and Bates, Cockrell. Mitchell of Wisconsin and Walthall voted against the measure. Senator Palmer did not vote. 1 Can Photograph at Dong Itange. New York, Feb. 19.—Thomas A. Edison says that by a new method of J long photography with camera and 1 telescope now developing it may be t possible soon to take photographs as- ” far as the eye can see with a telescope. LITE STOCK AND I’HOUl t'K MARKET. Quotations From Sen York, Chicago, Louis, Omaha anil Elsewhere. OMAHA. Butter—Creamery separator... '20 Butter—Choice fancy country.. 13 Eggs— Fresh. 11 Spring Chickens— Dressed. 7 Turkeys. 11 Geese ami Ducks. 7 Cranberries—per bbl. fl 00 Lemons—Choice Messinns. 3 00 Honey—Fancy white. 13 Onions, per bu. 75 Beans—Handpicked Navy. 1 25 Potatoes. 25 Sweet Potatoes, per bbl.. 1 75 Oranges, per box. 3 00 8t« Hay—Upland, per ton. 4 00 Apples, per bbl. 1! SOUTH OMAHA STOCK MAKKET. Hogs—Light mixed. .3 25 Hogs—Heavy weights. 3 20 Beef—Steers. 2 75 Bulls.\. 2 40 Milkers and springers.30 00 Stags. 2 05 Calves.:. 3 05 Cows. 1 75 Heifers.2 25 Stockers and Feeders.. 3 00 Sheep—Native ewes.. is 35 Sheep—Lambs. .. 4 00 CHICAGO. Wheat—No. 2 Spring. 72 Corn, per bu. 21 Oats, per bu. 15 Pork. 7 go Ln.nl. 3 85 Prime steers and exports. 4 00 Calves. 5 00 Hogs—Medium mixed. 3 40 Sheep—Lambs.3 75 NEW YOKK. Wheat—No. 1, liartl. cash. SO Coin—No. 2. Oats—No. 2. Pork. Lard. ST. LOUIS. Wheat—No. 2, red. Corn, per bu. Oats, per bu. Hogs—Mixed packing. 3 35 Cattle—Native beeves.3 50 KANSAS CITY. Wheat—No. 2, hard. 75 e Corn—No. 2. 1«V4 Oats—No. 2. 17 4 Cattle— Stockers and feeders.... 300 t tlojgs-Mtxcd-.. 3 j£ j % ■ 88V 1 21 . 8 75 > 4 25