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Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01

started, but called at the Gilsey house,
where the man said Secretary Lincoln
was, and found that he had been i'm
posed upon. He put a detective on
the track and found Ray under arrest
at the Raymond street Jail. The man
told Hammond that Blaine had re.
signed and Arthur was to GO to Wash
ington Immediately and assume execu-
tive duties, that Lincoln, Hunt and
Window were in consultation with
Grant, Conkling and Arthur at the
Fifth Avenue hotel, etc. Hammond
says the object evidently was theft, us
he tried to get Hammond to leave his
room on the plea that he was sick and
wanted a dose of ltcin o.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
The Steamer TeutOn Sinks Off
Cape Good Hope.
Two Hundred Passengers Find
Graves in the WateryD Deep.
Twent.v-Seven People Saved in
Small Boats.
Few PaEticulars of the Appalling
Catastrophe.


National Associated Press.
LONDON, September IA dispatch
to Lloyds states hat thc Union line
steamer Touton stuck on a rsck of
the Cape of Good Hops, and in get
tag off sunk in deep water. Two
hundred passengers were drowned
and twenty-scven we're saved.
A dispatch from Cape Town says
that the Teuton arrived at Cape Town
on Monday last Srom England, and
landed eighty-four passengers and
her mail. She then started for Al
giers, and struck a rock after leaving
Cape Town. A boat containing four
teen people has arrived at Shnons
The corvette Dido has gone
to the scene of the disaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Undoubtedly the best shirt IN II

Undoubtedly the best shirt in the
United States is manufactured ut the
Omaha Shirt Factory, The superiority
of material and workmanship, COM
bined with their great improvements,
hat is reinforced fronts, reinforced
backs, and reinforced sleeves, makes
their shirt the most durable and best
fitting garment of the kind, ever
manufactured at the moderate price of
$1.50. Every shirt of our make s
guaranteed irst-class and will refunl
the money if found necessary.
We make a speciality of all wool,
Shaker, and Canton flannel, also
chemois underwear, made up with a
view to comfort, warmth and durabil.
ity. To inYalids ard weak lunged
persons We offer special Inducements
in the manner these goods are made
CT theit protection.
Pm. GoTTHEIMER,
1897 Earnham st,
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR
That the President Will Get
Well.
His Pulse Drops to Ninety Five
Beats Per Minute.
~
The Respiration and Tempera-
ture are Both Normal.
WIFI Have nrr
Will Have our Recovery ICelebrn-
ton Yet.

National Associated Press
WASHINGTON, August 3 1.-Thc CLAN
dular swelling of the presidents neck
and face was less Troublesome last
night and his rest correspondence
tranquil. He had very little annoy
ance from phlegm, and the free dis
charge of the pus materially relieved
the tension. The usual enemata was
administered. He awoke only at long
intervals. The appearance of the
gland this morning before the dress
ings were removed was satisfactory
and the size was noticeably less. The
general appearance of the president
this morning is bright and cheerful
and his facial expression improved.
All the surgeons were present at the
morning examination. After the
bulletin vas issued the gland and
wound were dressed, and the presi-
had a sponge bath Of alcohol and
water. There was a liberal discharge
of pus from the gland, and the gen
eral appearance is satisfactory. The
wound remains about the m The
presidents skin is cool and moist and
of a good color.
In addition to the usual nourishment
the president was given a piece of
broiled steak. He swallowed only
the juice and seemed to enjoy it. The
callers at the White House this morn
ing were few. Only two or three
members of the cabinet have been
there. DR.. Agnew returns to Phila-
delphia to-day. Dr.. Hamilton will
remain here until Saturday.
DIR. Boynton says the president is
better in every way than yesterday.
DIR. Bliss and DIR. Agnew made the
statement at noon.
BLAINE TO LOWELL.
The following was sent this morn
Lowell, minister, London: The
pulse is down to %, lower than it has
been for several weeks, and the tenn
perature and respiration are normal.
No adverse symptoms are apparent at
this hour-2 p. m.
Signed, BLAINE, Sec'y.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
JEALOUsY'S FATAL JAWS.
Bloody Encounter Between Tw,
Mon in Chicago.

National Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 31.-A desperate
and fatal fight took place early this
morning in the hall of a tenement
house at No. 1875 Wabash avenue, oc-
cupied by James b. Duncan and
family, with whom boarded a printer
named Thomas Fl. Lowry. The latter
had just reached home and was pre-
pairing to take a bath before retiring.
Stepping into the hall to reach the
bath room he met Duncan. The i'm
mediate cause of the quarrel is not
known, but a pistol shot aroused the
inmates of the house, who found
Lowry breathing his last. Duncan
was found locked up in his room
covered with blood. There has been
bad feeling for a long time between
the two on account of Lowry's alleged
intimacy with Duncan's wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
TUE FIFTH MANDATORY.
BOVINE PLEURo-PNEUMoNIA
Investigation Westward by tho
Treasury Cattle Commission
National Associated Press.

National Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 31.-The treasury
cattle commission, composed of DR..
+. f. Thayer of Westminster, Mass. q,
Prof. James Law of Ithaca, N. Y,
and MIR. Saunders OF this city, are
about to leave for the west for the
west for the purpose of investigating
the prevalence of pleuro-pneumonia
among the cattle. AT meeting here
they will discuss the question of in
lection by cattle cargoes passing
through infected districts, ventilation,
transportation and kindred subjects.
The Investigations of the commission
80 far have revealed decided p~leuro-
pneumonia i'll Kings, Queens, West
chester, Putnam and Richmond coun-
ties, New York. The disease has also
been found in New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania, Maryland, Virginia and Della
So far no traces of the disease
have been found west of the Alleghen.
les, and they believe none exist.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
FROM THE PACIFIC.
Eureka Massacre a Hoax Doomed
Hilo Seal Troubles.
National Associated Press.

National Associated Press.
SAN Francisco, August 31.-A
dispatch from Deming says: There is
no truth in the reported massacre at
Eureka, New Mexico. The band that
killed George DAILY have crossed the
Mexican border without molestation.
1t is believed there are several white
men in the band as some spoke Eng
lish distinctly.
News from Honolulu, by the bark
Henry Buck states chat the lisr tow
is steadily advancing on the town of
Hilo at the rate of II sixteenth of a
mile per day.
The Alaska bark Amethyst, from
the Japan sea, reports miles of fur
seals in the water, while at Cape
Spencer no seals have appeared as yet,
indicating II change of breeding place,
to the great dismay of tho seal hun
tiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
QUILTING THE DOCTOR.
A Lunatic FoolADr. Hammond in
to Starting for Washington.
National Associated Press.

National Associated Press.
New YORK, August 31.-A man
called Ray is now under arrest IN
Brooklyn forswindling custom officers
by representing himself as C. M.
Jingle, chief inspector of customs at
Washington. He hoaxed DIR. Ham
mond by giving him orders to go to
the white house, called on the DR.. in
a coupe, said he came from Secretary
Lincoln, who said he wanted his pres
ence at once, that the presidents con.
dition was critical, the physicians
were to be changed, and a special
train was waiting.
DR.. Hammond took DR., Weir and
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
A ~HEARTLESs PoLYGAMIsT
He Leaves Four Wives Dssti tute
and is Nabbed at Last.
National Associated Press

MEMPHIS, August 31.-An officer
passed through here yesterday with
A. Z. Crumley, a notorious bigamist,
IN custody, taking him to Covingtop,
Tenn. Crumley married as his latest
wife Miss Mary Paris, aged IA, near
Covington. He has another at Hick-
man, KY, one at Paris, Tenn, n
IN Kansas and another in North
Carolina, by the latter having four
children. All are destitute.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
A
Disastrous Reports From the South
Cattle and Sheep Dying.
National Associated Press.

National Associated Press.
CIcINNATI, Aug. 31.-From all di-
rections throughout the South and
West comes the most di%scouraging re-
ports of disasters from drought in cen
trail Indiana and Illinois. Cattle are
suffering greatly from the want of wat
er, and numbers of county fairs have
been abandoned after all preparations
have been made. Near Warren,
Ohio, the sheep are dying by hun
dreds for want of water The cisterns
and wells are all dry, and drinking
water has to be hauled many miles
In many places where the fences are
as dry as finder, sparks from the
trains are causing great damage by
From the mountain districts of
only comes reports of good
crops. Throughout all the dozen
counties rain has been plen-
ty all the season, and crops are unus-
ually fine.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Mexico's Odious Tax.
National Associated Press.

Cry OF MEXICO, August 3l.-An.
other large meeting was held to-day
to protest against the recently i'm.
posed tax of one-half per cent ON
monthly sales of merchandise. Mer-
chants of all nationalities participated
IN the meeting, A committee was ap.
pointed by the meeting to hold an in.
terview with the president and make
a demand for n repeal of the Jaw.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Indications.
National Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, September /, / a. m.
The following are the indications
for the succeeding II hours: For the
upper lakes: Partly cloudy weather,
local rains, variable winds, stationary
or lower temperature, stationary
pressure. For the lower Missouri
valley; Partly cloudy weather, local
rains, variable winds, mostly n. W.,
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Bad Fire in Betheny,

BErnENY, ILL.,, August 3l.-A fire
broke out in the residence of Mrs.
Fryman and before it could be got
under control burned nearly an entire
block in the business portion of the
village. The loss is all covered by in
surance, except in the case of Mrs.
Freeman, who loses her house, the
contents and 5000.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Four Farmers Drowned.

INDIANAPOLIS, August 31.-Four
farmers, Henry Berkaw, Emory Lop-
sic, Marshal Terrell and James Ru-
disell, were drowned this morning
while taking up a seine net in the
Wabash river, neal Lockport. The
bodies Of Berkaw and Rudisell were
recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Young Desperate Lynohed.
Natlonal Assoelated press.

LEAvENwoRTH, Ind, August 81
Levi Smith, a young desperate, whose
parents live here, was hanged by a
kentucky mob near Buleyville, Har-
rison county. He killed a man and
fled, but the mobpursued and hanged
him. He had committed several muir
ders and narrowly escaped each time.
His parents are very respectable poo.
pl,.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Killed by Lightning.

NIlIUHul H5oUUIHttu TIUo5,
CINCINNATI, August 31.-The barn
of Mr. Lawrence, at Lawrence station,
was struck and burned by lightning
on Monday. The remains of Miss
Sallie, a daughter of Mr.. Lawrence,
were found in the ruins.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Removed For Cause.

WASHINGTON, August 81 Samuel
M. Lake, of the Illinois post office
department, was discharged to-day
and John M. Green, of Michigan,
has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Lake has had the handling of the
records of delinquent postmasters,
and is said to be in close sympathy
with the star route ring, Postmaster
General James will say nothing about
the change, except that it was done
for the good of the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
FIRE BUGS AT WORK.
Desperate Attempt to Burn the
City of Oshkosh.
National Associated Press.

National Associated Press.
OSHKOSH, Wis. August 31.-A dos
perate attempt was made to burn this
city last night. Seven incendiary
fires were started simultaneously. The
wind was blowing a gale at the time
ana the disaster was only avertcd by
the citizens giving prompt aid to tho
fire department. The only buildings
destroyed were Nandcrcot Il Fergu.
sons storage warehouse, filled with
ba'ed hay and agricultural nipple.
mcnts, and the residence and barn of
Oh. Alderman Blake, and the residence
of Gustav Grunsky. Loss about
$4,000; half covered by insurance.
ANOTHER BLAZE.
Brazil, Ind, August 81. The
planning mill at Clovcrland burned to-
day. Loss, $4,000; insured for
81, 1900.
TUE FIFTH MANDATORY.
WARREN, o., August 81. This CITY
last night lost a fifth manufacturing
establishment this summer by fire.
Abclls ~ Hayward's nail key factory
was totally destroyed. The origin
was sparks. Loss, So 5000; no insur.
ance.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01

stationary or lower temperature, gen
orally higher pressure. For the up-
per Mississippi valley; Partly cloudy
weather, local rains, south, shifting
to north winds, stationary or lower
temperature, stationary barometer.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
GARFIELD'S REGIMENT.
at Gallion,. O-Big At
tendance.
National Associated Press.

GALLON, O., August 31.-Presi-
dent Garfield's old regiment, the 42d
Ohio, are holding a reunion to-day.
Hourly bulletins from the President
are received. Gov. Foster and staff
and Bookwalter, the democratic IAN
didate for governor, are present.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Picture Frame Factory burned.

DETROIT, August 3l.-The extern
siye picture frame factory of G. j.
McElvee, at Big Rapids, Mich, was
burned this morning, Loss S25, 600:
insured for $1,000,
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
THE SPORTING SEASON.
Races Mt Brighton Bcach-The Ma
tional Game,
National Associated Press.

National Associated Press.
New YORK, August 3l.--At Brigh-
ton the first race, a furlong, was won
by Clara A, Bonheur second. Time,
1:03i.
The second race was won by Jessie
ID, Guy second. Time 1e45.
The third race, a mile and a quar-
ter, was won by Pilgrimage, Sir Wal
ter second. Time, 2:11.
The fourth race was declared off.
The fifth race, handicap steeple
chase, short course, was won by Ike
Bonham, Day Star second. Time,
2:52.
TRoTTING At SPRINGFIELD.
SpRINGFIELD, Mass, August 81
The second day at Hamden park
opened fairly. The 2:24 race was
won by j. p. Morris, Florence second,
Helen third. Time, 2:2OI, 2:22,
2:22l.
In the 2:30 class, jimmie Steward
took first, third and fourth heats and
Rachel second, Lady Sherman taking
third money. Time, 2:24a 2:2si,
2:274, 2:274.
BASE BALL.
PROVIDENCE, August 31.-Worces-
ters z, Providence IL.
Troy, August 31.-Troys 9, Bos-
tons I2.
BUFFALO, August 81 Clevelands
3, Buffalos 8.
DETROIT, August 31.-Chicagos 10,
Detroits 3.
New YORK, August 81. M
politans g., Albanys 3.
THE PUGILIsTIC RING.
CHICAGO, August 31.-Mike Nc
Donald to-day issues a challenge for
John L.. Sullivan, of Boston, to
Ryan, Of Troy, to fight within
six weeks for 81 5000 to &c., 00.
sCULLING AT PIrrsBURG.
PIrTsBURG, August 81. In the
scull race to-day between Cla-
tor, OF Wheeling, w. Va, and Peter
Boil, of this city, the latter won east
by sever lengths. Time 321I.
- II. Ill -. II - "
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
Instantly Killed.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, August 81
Henry Stevens, a painter, fell from
the roof of Mozart hall, a distance of
sixty-fve feet, to the cellar way and
was instantly killed. He leaves a wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
WEDNESDAYS BULLETINS.
A. NJ.

WASHINGTON, August 81, ExEcU-
TIVE MANsIoN.-No noticeable change
in the president $ condition since the
last report.
W A. NJ. BULLETIN.
The pulse is averaging lower than
an hour or two ago, and other surface
indications are , satisfactory. The
president has slept fairly well through
the night so far.
EVE A. NJ. BULLETIN.
The presidents condition continued
to improve during the night. The
gland continues better and its condi-
ton is satisfactory Pulse 100 and
temperature and respiration normal.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, $50 a. NJ
The president has passed a tranquil
night and this morning his condition
is quite as favorable rs it was yester-
day at the same hour. Pulse 100,
temperature % 4, respiration Is.
CSiSned) e. II. HAMILTON,
T.. III. AGNEw,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ID. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
RoB'T REyBURN,
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
SCULLING AT PTTrsBURG.

PIrTsBURG, August 81. - the
single scull race to-day between Cla-
tor, OF Wheeling, w. Va, and Peter
Boil, of this city, the latter won east
" by seven lengths. Time 1919.
Boil will row in the Toronto match.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01

ANOTHER OFFICIAL BULLETIN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 8 p. m.-The
president has passed a better day than
for some time. lie has taken food
with increased relish, and the usual
afternoon rise of temperature did not
occur. At the evening dressing the
fluid used to wash out the parotid alb
e found its way into the mouth,
which it did not do this morning,
showing that an opening to the mouth
has spontaneously occurred. The alb
e is discharging freely, and the
swelling continues to diminish. There
is some increase of a discharge of pus
from the wound. Pulse lC9, tempera-
ture 1913, respiration IS.
ID. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
RoBT. REYBURN,
d. III. AGNEw.
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01
LATER OFFICIAL BULLETIN.


The presidents condition at 1890
o'clock was as follows: At the dress
ing of the president this morning the
parotid swelling was found to be dis
charging freely. 1t looks well and
has materially diminished in size.
The wound remains in about the same
state, but his general condition is
more favorable than at this hour yes
terday. Pulse 80, temperature 98.4,
respiration II.
(Signed) ID. H.. AGNEw,
F. ii. HAMILTON,
ID. W. BLISS,
j. j. WOODWARD,
r.. REyBURN,
j. x. BARNES,
Omaha daily bee., 1881-09-01

CHICAGO, August 31.-Mike Nc
Donald to-day issues a challenge for
John l.. Sullivan, of Boston, to
Paddy Ryan, Of Troy, to fight within
six weeks for So, 900 to $40, 1000.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-10-20

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G AMI total AZ.
ihese branches have penetrated! O
rendered tributary all the nla3niicen
agricultural belts in Kansas and n.
bFaska, the great grazing region from
British America 20 NeA Mcsi Q arc
the richest mineral district and mos,
popular scenic attractions of the Rock
mountains. The mileage il course O
construction and 10 be completed b
The close Of 1889, SO far as publ
KNOW. 'oots UP some GOO miles. Tai
work is mainly on the Oregon b-arcl
from Granger, Wyoming, to Portland.
Oregon; Oh the Usah A3rthern b~anol.
through western Montana; on thy
Greeley. Salt Lake & Pacific branch
from Greeley to North Park, Colors.
do. and on the variou, cxtc Isl ms os
the Dcnver and South Park division.
II the company is judged from its past
mode OF procedure We may expect to
see nearl y Is many miles of connect
ing lines bought d,iring 1882, as are
buiIt.-Dc.7e, 7...,r.s.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-10-20
Ute E.0}JEy,CE.
SPEC h Of Co!,r1v ea ii, Stu!!io1.
AND CoUSTRyNrv.-

WARRIORS AND COUNTRYMEN:
we are eongregated to-day IN Our
new corral. The pale face has round
ed Us Dip once more and led lis on,
notch nearer the setting sua.
We are the cou-ageou; fragment G
what was once the mighty Ute na-
ton. NOW we are cut out and herd
cd on a nc~f reservation Ike buHci
Ct Texas steers for the Chicago mar
ket.
Warriors, glory in your proves,
your valor, your wild, untamed thlrs,
for gore and rest. I sec before me III,
most tcroclOll5 band Of beetstesk de-
stroy>r, the world has ever seen. | am
proud Of your record.
You were told by the white fathe,
At Washington t. pack your shaw
stra ps and move to the new ranch ir
N the far west, SO that the Coloradn
white bean cu!tivators could have III
graves OF our ancestors to raise cork,
radlshes and watermelons on. He
told lis that we might 90 tc the new
reservation and die Of ennui if we
choose, while tie average Colorado
granger dug up tie bones Of our peo-
PIE regardl S. Of expense.
Did You dig up the 'omahawk and
bury The pipe Of peace?
Did Won sound thc war cry of the
nation and warn the American people
to stand back or YOU would jar the en-
tire national fdbrico
Not If my memory still continues TO
wag.
Did you brandisil yovr mea,-ax and
plunge it into the liver Of your pale
face loeo
Not that / remember of.
You did not paraIyz- the pal. face.
You didn walk over him and tramp
him into the dirt very much. At
least if You did the facts have not been
correctly brought to my notice.
I.,stead Of p!liag up lot of ghastly
fragments OF busted Caucassians, Won
simply packed your night shirts and
your tooth brushes ard lit 5u. for the
new range.
lsaze upon yo;i with singular pride
The chunk OF swelling pride that is at
this moment aslta;irg my gizzard and
'tlvlng for utterance Is fully as big As
cook stove
Ii | had 4 son seven years old who
hadn't more sand than this feeble
relic OF the Ute nation has to-day, |
woi,id take him out behind the straw
pile and brain him with a boiled rrta
oaga.
Do you callto mind tie days When
We red to go over fnto North Park
md surprise a covey Of prospectors
aad scoot them up the golden stair
before breakfast? Have you forgotten
,le time when we stole enough grab to
keep house With and then sold ou
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-10-20

b p!uaging sheet of paper into
al annoniacal solution Of copper for
an instant. then passing it between
the cylinders ard drying it, i, is rem
dered entlrek inpefueabIe to water,
a q nay even Jc b lied "i.hogu di.-
tn;'gFattng. Fwo. .hree. or any mum
Der OF sheets rolled together become
permanently adherent, ard form a
material having the strength Of wood.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-10-20

L is 4 matter 0! discussion at thi;
-inae wha, Congress Will do (or Mr..
Garfield. II this connection the act;
)asscd il relation TO Mrs. Mary Lin
OH, whose husband was also assassin
ted will. President, are Of interest.
There We're three dct: Of the kid pas
d b. Congress. The frs; act, passed
when Congress came together aftcr
the assassinatlony was as follows: That
he Secretary OF the Treasurer pay OF
If any money il the Treasury nc.
otherwise appropriated to Mrs. Mar
lincoln. widow Of .Abiaham LincolD,
ilte President of the United States, o..
n the event Of her death before pa'-
nent. to her heirs, the sum Of S25.-
300; provided, always, that any SUI
Of money which shall have been pail
through the personal representative
Of the said Abraham Lincoln, since
MS death, on account Of his salary
President ofthe United States for tic
current wear, shall he deducted fro.:1
the SAID sum Of 81, 900
The amount thus granted to Mr..
Lincoln was the salary Of the Pres,
dent for one year. In February, 1865,
Congress passed the following act:
"That all letters and packets carried
by post 10 and from Mary Llncoi
widow OF the late Abraham Lincoln.
will be carried free Of postage during
her natural-lifc.
In 1879 the following act was pas
ed:
"That the Secretary Of the Interior
be; and IS hereby, authorized TO plaec
flic name of Mrs. Mar Lincol
widow of Abraham Lincoln. deceaset
late rresiden, OF the United Sta.c
on the tension roll. ard allow al
pay her pension at the rate Of s.
600 per annurn from and after ~
passage of this act.