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Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
SP0RTivE ELEM NTS.
The Lightning Plays Some Curious
Freaks.
Two Houses struck ON the Fourth

During the storm Wednesday afternoon
I'VE houses in the northern part of the
city were struck. One of these was the
residence of Mr.. Isaac Johnson, 2Sl5
Burt street, and the other that of DIR. =.
ID. Mercer, on the same block but front
ing on Webster street.
The first named house was
formerly occupied 10y G.. c..
Housed, ESQ, who had a telephone wire
run to the house but never had an instru-
meut put in. \ hook was fastened ON
the outside wall and the wire wrapped
around it and left hanging in a loop
against the weather boarding. The
anne wire runs across and connects
with DIR. MERGERS house.
At the time of the stroke Mr.. Housed
was sitting mean his window, he living
next door to Johnson and he SAYS he
saw no flash of lightning but thought
some one had exploded II bomb in the
house. He thinks that it was a good
deal the same kind of "A freak of electric.
ity as that which burned up the
exchange a few weeks ago.
The wires became ovcrchaIged and the
electricity ran down to the hook on the
outer wall, where, finding no outlet, it
ran half way around the loop and ex-
ploded. 1t then tore off a lot of the
Notwithstanding and bored IA round hole
through the wall into the bed in the
second story. This hole looks as
if a ball had been fired
through the wall from the inside. The
lightning ran down on the inside and
melted the top off the barrel of a loaded
gum which stood against the wall and did
not explode the charge. Then it began
playing strange antics over the floor. 1t
aiglagged back and forth across the floor
leaving Il black mark until the floor
looked like Il weather service map. Hav-
ing got tired of this, it tore a silk UNI
brella into shreds but did not harm the
frame, and then went down into the
kept up. 1t played about the
floor, melted the tin water spout
ing, and ran about on the walls,
setting the paper on fire. Mrs.
johnson stood in the center of the kitch-
Ell at the time but was entirely unharm-
ed and the only violent effect of this Gu
rious and painful stroke of lightning was
that it knocked down Il horse that was
standing in front of the house.
Mr.. Housed and his family felt the
force of the electricity
next dooras if they were taking a shock
from a galvanic battery. As before
stated DIR Mercpr's hnuse was als, visit
eel and much the same curious conduct
witnessed. 1t is IA new and novel sort of
experience and though not so violent as
the old fashioned lightning it is not II
pleasant visitor to have about,
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

of enjoyment. At the command Of
Buck Ranks three cheers were given
to the Warden. To m observer. it was
indeed a deep study to note and soc the
acting of these men. After a general
Misunderstanding, races and other amusc-
ments were INDUCED in. After am hour
and a half thus spent, the order was
again given to fall in and the men
were marched to the Dell house, to par
take of the holiday dinner, AN extra
which plays not the smallest part in the
rejoicing. Lemonade washed away the
So long looked for meal, and thoughts of
the future and the past mingled with the
smoke of cigars, furnished each man,
went up u green atmosphere. As Il
whole, the celebration wa a success and
the men were eager to say how they ap.
prociated Warden Nobcs' kindness which
caused them to enjoy, all told, four hours
of pleasure and liberty.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

The new line to California is now open
for business, and passengers en- route to
the Pacific coast via this line have a
choice of more routes than offered Nv any
other line out of Omaha.
Tourist tickets to Colorado at greatly
reduced rates now on sale, Good to re
turn until October 3lst. Great choice of
routes. Call and see.
4. L. BORDEN,
Corner 18th and Farnam, Ticket Agent.
l6codtf
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

Important notice. Members of st.
George.-The next regular meeting will
be held in the Unitarian church, 18th and
Cass streets, this evening \Thursday) at 8
p. m. 1t is important that every member
should be present AS the proposed new
constitution will be discussed and II final
vote taken. j. RoTHwELL, SIC.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
The IdedL COBeG Pot.

No lover of delicious coffee should do
without it. For sale by j. b. French d
Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
NOTICE.

All Plastcrers are requested to meet at
their hall Saturday evening, July 9TH, for
the purpose of e%lecting officers for the
ensuing year. BY order of the com-
mittee. july 9th, 3t
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

DIR. Van Camps Office will be in
Frenzer's Block, Room l and 2, over
Edholm & Ericksons, on and after the
LIST of July, 1883. ju2 st
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
,Jul3-2nl

We sell furniture, carpet and house
hold goods cheaper than any house in
town, 1912 Farnam street. 7i1m
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
TRADE NOTES..
LET HIM ROAR

After 90days of rain, flood and mud,
the Lion has come to the surface again
and will continue to roar for Moore's No.
/ Harnesses and Sadlery.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

DIR. Fiegenbaum. Room =, Morsc's
Block, 10th and Capital Ave.
July 9th III,
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

THE IDEAL COFFEE POT.
A large invoice just received at j. b.
French a. Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
The IdcdI Coffee Pot.

No lover of delicious coffee should do
without it. For sale by j. Il. French a
Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

EGGS 10 cents per dozen. WM. GEN
rLEMAN. July 5-:t
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
The L6cnL Il Pot.

No lover of delicious coffee should do
without it. For sale by j. b. French ~
Co,
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
The IdcuI CObcc Pot.

No lever of delicious coffee should do
without it. Sold by j.. b. French n
M
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

Business transacted same as that of an
Incorporated Bank.
Accounts solicited and kept subject to
sight check without notice.
Certificates of deposit issued payable
IL three, six and twelve month4, bear
ny interest, or on demand without in
crest.
Advances made to customers on ap-
proved securities at market rates of in
tcrcst.
The interests of customers are closely
guarded and every facility compatible
with principles Of sound banking freely
extended.
Draw Sight Drafts on England, Ire
land, Scotland, and all parts of Europe.
Collections Promptly Made.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

THE IDEAL COFFEE POT.
\ large invoice jvst received at j. b.
French & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
The IdCaL Coffee Pot. -

No lover of delicious coffee should do
without it. For sale by j. B. French d
co
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

Fresh Lime Juice at 50c per bottle al
Goodman's.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

THE IDEAL COFFEE POT.
A large invoice Just received at j. b.
French n Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
THE IDEAL COFFEE POT.
\ large invoice Just received at j. b.
French n Co.
DECLINE OLE Ma.

DECLINE OF MAN.
Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, In
potencc, Sexual debility cured by Wells
''Health Remover"
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

HAMMOCkS, BIRDS and GOLD
FISH at WM. GENTLEMAN's crockery
store.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
THE IDEAL COFFEE POT.

4 large invoice just received by j. h.
French & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
EDWARD KUEHL,

MAGIsTER or PALMYsTERY AMI CONDITION
ALlST, 40s Tenth street, between Farnam and Iiar'
ney, will, with the aid Of guardian spirits, obtain for
any one a glance Of the past and present, and on
CERTAIN conditions in the future Boots and Shoes
made 10 order. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06

Teamsters hold their regular meeting
at Tivoli Hall Friday July 9th at $50
=. Nj. BY order of the Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-07-06
Matter Of Application of Jocob Kaufman for Liquor
License.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Notice Il hereby given that Jacob Kaufman did
upon the 2Gth day VI June A. ID. 1851, file their appli.
cation TO the mayor and city council Of Omaha 10 sell
malt, |spirituous and yin0ls liquors at No. 6ll
18th street, Fifth ward, Omaha, Nrb, from the 18th
day of July 1883, H. the nth day OF October 1883.
II there he no objection, remembrance or protest
filed within two weeks from June 10Th A. u. 1893, the
said license all be- granted.
JACOB KAUFMAN Applicant.
TllE OMAHA BIZ newspaper will publish the above
notice once each week for two weeks ut the expense
Of the applicant, The city Of omaha Is not 10 he
charged herewith. j. j. l.. e. JEwKIT
33O.2tlew cts Clerk.
Matter OF Application Of Clas, Bauer Tor Liquor
License.
NOTICE.
Notice h hereby given that Cha3. Bauer did
upon the 10Th day al June A.. u. 1853, file his applica.
ton 10 the mayor and city council of omaha, for H.
ccnse 10 sell malt, s|pirituOus and vinOus liquors at
No. on 10th Street First ward, Omaha, Neb, from
the nth dag OF July 1888, u the nth day OF October
1883.
II there be no objection, TeuOnstranCe or protest
filed within two weeks from June 10Th, A. ID. 1883,
the said license will be granted,
CHAS, BAUER, Applicant.
Tng OMAHA BEE newspaper will publish the above
notice once each week for two weeks AZ the expense
OF the applicant. The city OF Omaha Is not To be
charged Herewith. j. j. l. q. JEwgTT,
322.2wlew city Clerk.
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Market Quotations.

315 Broadway, New York, March "a, 'S3.
Receipt of oranges at this port VIA.
Florida 'Dispatchs Line and Southern Elk
day, 600 packages; Vegetables ACC pack
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The Postal Changes.
hates of Letter Postage Under the
New LaT-'The Proposed Postal
Notes

NOLeSs
On and after October l, 1888. LETT
ter postage will be two cents Tor each
halt ounce or fractional part thereof
between all points in the United
States. The rate will then be the
same on drop letters and all others.
No changes have been made in rates
on other classes of matter.
On and after July /, 1883, You can
obtain at any money order Office
postal notes in sums of SIS and under
by paying fee of three cents. These
postal notes will be made payable to
bearer without corr espouding advi,
ces' They will be payable at any
money order Office within three
months OF the date OF issue. After
the lapse OF that time the holder can
OBTAIN the par value only by apply
ing to the Postoffice Department at
Washington.
On and after July 1, 1888, you can
obtain a postal money order for as
large a sum as 500 The present
limit is $50 The fees on and after
that date for orders will be as tol,
lows:
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"Pine saw"dust has almost nothing
of manurial value. 1t serves good
purpose as bedding for absorbing the
urine, but contributes precious little
to the food of plants. 1t serves also
to loosen up very stiff soils when APP
piled in large quantity; here the &C.
ton is wholly mechanical. Being
possessed of no decided hurttul qnal
tiles, 1t can be used for either OF the
purposes named above, but cannot
be recommended for any special crop,
Applied when fresh, in very large
quantities, it might do a little harm
from the resinous matter in it, Have
never tried it as a mulch for straw
berries, and do not remember to
have seen it tried, but have an i'm
preston that it is not regarded as
good mulch for them. 1t retains
moisture exceedingly well, and in
that particular would suit the straw.
berry admirably" The above is an
extract from the Southern Cudi0Gtor.
The Southern Planter SAYS on the
same subject: awe have had saw
mill at our barn for period OF TWEEN.
ty years, used for farm purposes, as
the engine which propelled it did the
threshing, corn-shelling, grinding,
todder>cutting, &c. AS the sawdust
accumulated we thought it could be
utilized as bedding in stables aud
cattle pens, and one year we used it
in this way freely. Our disappulnt-
ment was lgreat when the manure,
apparently OF fine quality. produced
no good results. Our subsequent OBJ
servation and experience taught us
that the sawdust generated a large
quantity Of pyroligneous acid, which
is damaging TO vegetation OF all
kinds. Our attention was first called
to this fact by the teaching OF the
rains through the sawdust pile and
the destruction Of the surrounding
vegetation. The early discovery of
this fact deferred us from using saw
dust as mulch ipr strawberries or
Young trees. II sawdGst is suffered
TO remain subjected to the weather
tor many years, until all OF this fatal
acid is leacacd out, it may be me-
chanicailY beheticial in the way that
has been suggested. Our faith in
the opinion expressed, is strengthened
by the observation OF The old pit or
b and saw locations. before saw-mills
came into general use, which spots,
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A lady residing in Middletown, N
Y, says the Mercury OF that place
the mother OF bright little boy, was
talking to him the other night, Just
as she was putting him TO bed, about
the efficacy of prayer, and told him
that if he would ask God Tor apv>
thing that he particularly desired she
had no doubt his reqr est would be
granted. The little fellow knelt at
his mothers knee and prayed God to
send him fifty little sisters and one
hundred little brothers. The prayer
was never finished, for the mother,
aghast at the prospect Of having her
house turned into an orphan asylum,
Lifted the boy to his teel and tuckt d
hlm into BED without a moments un.
necessary DELAY.
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THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
COMMfSSIONER,S SALE.


NDER and in pursuance of an order made
~ by the Hon. William A. Cooke, Circuit
Juuge, dated March %, lSS3, on the petition of
tiie NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of james II. Prevatt, for
mt sdIS " heal Estate, Will sell at public
auctlon before the door of the Court House at
enterprise, IN Volusia County, Florida, on
Monuay, May z. 1883, the real estate mentioned
follows:
]. The Southwest of the southeast / of Sec
ton 30, and the southeast of southeast of
OF section 81, all in township II, south range 81
east, excepting and reserving therefrom GER
tam tract OF land conveyed by James ii. Pre-
vatt ana VIE to II. A. DeLand by deed dated
May D, 1867, and recorded in Nolusia County
clerks oiilce IN book j, page 436, described as
follows: "All that certain piece or parcel of
land IN Volus1a County, State of Florida, COM
menclnS at the southwest corner of the south
west of section 30, running due east 35 rods,
thence que north so rods, thence due west 30
rods, thence due south so rods to the place of
beginning, being part of the southwest of
section 30, township II, south range 81 east,
containing 173 acres more or less.' And ex-
ceptlng also one acre of land sold by said j. H,
Reid.
2. The southwest ! OF southwest !, section
ing 40 acres.
3, The south of the northeast ! of section
81, township IL, south range 81 east, contain
ing 1895 acres.
4. The east of southeast of northwest of
section 81 IN township II, south range 81 east
containing 20 acres
5. The north of the northeast of section
ten (l0) in township IS, south range 81 east
containing 1880 acres.
Said lands viii be sold in parcels and if de-
sired part of the purchase money not eX-
ceedlng two-thirts of the same may remain
on mortgage. The lands are sold for division
among the heirs. Purchaser paying for titles.
JOHN SAULS,
Commissioner.
Dated March 81, 1859. s. 50
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Z TNDER and by virtue of an order made bv
u the Hon. James II. Chandler, County
Judge of Volusia County, Florida, dated March
10, 1885, ON the petition of the administrator
OF Leander de Voc, deceased, the undersigned
commissioner appointed by said order will
sell at public auction at the Court House door
at Enterprise in said county, on Monday, NAV
Z, lSsS, to the highest bidder for cash, the
premises mentioned in said order and de-
scribed as follows, to wit:
The southwest of the southwest of section
u, township Is, south range 300 east. in Vo-
lusla county, Florida, containing by estima-
ton 40 acres Sold for the payment of debts.
Purchaser paying for titles.
c. BIBUCKNOR,
ro.oa ,,,- Commissioner.
N'''00 1At'icn -, Ice 2-~---<e 55 50
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We received, the other day, a queer
but welcome letter. It contained 8
50 note. The sender said he OWED
that sum az balance due tor the
Gd@ette-that he had owed it tol
years, and had frequently had money
TO pay the bill, but wrongfully me-
glcn.. 80 SO; that he had lately
apples, =. g ,usU: Iygu4z: AI.r,t;
been in the habiii at iaVin6 fII..sF - =
become christian, and he now re-
allied that by retaining what was
Justly due US he was committing a
wrong act. This is genuine Chris
tianity, Paying the printer-espe--
cially an account five years oId-is a
test, and marks the perfect
man. II there should be religious
a .akening among our delinquent
Subscribers, there would be flood
of 81 bills into this office such as we
have never dreamed ol.-Anahein1
Gazette.
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after the removal of the dust, re-
NAMED apparently dead for years.
We have no faith in sawdust as a
manurial agent"
Periods of Incubation,

The period of incubation or time
required in which birds sit on their
eggs before the young are Matched
varies in different species, as follows:
Humming bird, - days; canary
bird, IA to Is days; pigeon, IA; COM
mon fowl, 20 to %; turkey, % to 80;
guinea fowl, % to 20; duck, % to 80;
pea fowl, %; goose IS; swan, 40 to
45; parrot, 40. The authorities vary
some as to the temperature necessary
Tor the development OF the young
bird-some put it at 104 degrees,
others at $40 degrees Fair. The
chick OF the common fowl on the
fourth day OF incubation attains the
length Of about one-lhird of an inch;
and then what appear to be volunta>
rY motions are first observed Ossi-
hcAtion, or the process Of forming
bone, commences on the ninth day.
+ GATHERS appear on the fourteenth
DAY, and II taken out of the she'll the
chlck can open its mouth; and about
the nineteenth Gay the air vessel as
the large extremity of the egg it
ruptured and breathing begins.
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A FREE GIFT!

At a vary large outlay we have had issued a
very FINE ENGRAVING IN COLORS, (size,
2SX S4 , inches, nearly p feet wide and over
Scene" and their manner of travelling in that
country, with OstIiches as motor.
That you may see how this picture is appre-
annex a few of the voluntary commentators
we have received:
MAHoMET P. O., III. Nov. o. 1882.
Dear SirS: Your Autograph received and
thanks to you. / will have it framed and
hung up in my shop. Yours truly,
POMONA, Kan, Nov. %, 1882.
received your beautiful picture to-day. My
family Think it is splendid. am much obliged
for the beautiful scene. j shall rememberyour
nrm hereafter, and do all can;
II. NJ. GRAHAM.
CINCINNATI, o., Nov. %, 1882
Dear SirS: Your favor of the 2lst, inst,
sending me the lithograph, received. Am
much pleased with it, also very thankful to you
ing you success in business, remain
~ GEO. A. STEELE.
PAULINA, Ia, Nov. 81, 1882.
Gents: The engraving sent for by us is re-
ceived l am very much pleased with it.
hope it will be the means of selling one or
more OF Your buggies. Yours &c4
We, desire to become better known to the
Feople, and our proposition Is, to such as will
send us cents in Postage stamps, we
VIII furnish this fine piece of Art by mail,
which amount is required to pay the expense
OF postage, packing, and cost OF advertising
the picture. Address
COLUMBUS BUGGY CO.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
Strictly 7irss'!lass Vehicles Only
Columbus, ohio,
Alsoat Kansas City, indianapolis u Cincinnati.
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The postal notes will, no doubt be
found more convenient in one respect
than the fractional paper currency
was, since they can be obtained for
any number OF cents under IS. There
will also be less liability to loss. bv
theft, than there was when fractional
notes were used for transmission
through the mails, especially if the
department uses judgment in pre-.
scribing the size and form of the
notes, and in selecting the paper on
which they are to be printed. On
the other hand they will be less con-
venient, in that they can only be OBJ
tanned at money~order offices at
considerable sacrifice of time, espe>
cially in large cities. 1t will be Oh
served that after the first of October.
the cost of sending any sum under
80 postal note will be cents-2
cents postage and cents tee.
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~ salanurial Value of Pine Saw Dust
pected to remit If you WISH the uarr,r- -.
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miscellaneous.

" AhDH9to us with SC. and we will
send to you with your NAME on 40 of our
finest assorted Gold BeVeled Edge and
plaid card case and will also send you hand
me present with each order. CLINTON
EROS. g. CO.. Publishers of Cromo Cards,
Clintonville, Conn, 50 IS
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Dated March 81, 1889. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-05
The victims ofPompeIi.

A writer in the Pail Mall Gazette demon
stTates that the work of exploration which has
been steadily going on in Pompeii since l74S,
when the excavations were first begun, is cal
culated to dispel the popular illusions re-
specting the nature and extent of the catas-
trophe as CLEANED from traditional fiction.
For instance, it is conclusively shown that
the lava stream did not reach the city, and it
was not destroyed by fire; the eruption bur
led the city under a shower of pumice- stone
and ashes, and an accompanying earthquake
threw down houses and buried many human
beings, as well as other living creatures, be-
meath the ruins but the effects of the ashen
shower were not instantaneous, and all who
could get away from the city at the first
alarm probably saved their lives The bulk
of the the people were in the amphitheatre,
which was situated near one of the city gates
on the side remote from Vesuvius, and there
was nothing to hinder every one in the great
audience from getting away in time. From
the fact that skeletons have been found at the
entrance of the public bath, which was quit
ted hastily by the few grand ladies who were
not present at the gladitorial performance in
the amphitheatre, the time OF the catastrophe
can be fixed with Approximate accuracy, at or
about noon, and the discovery of the skeletons
every one OF winch mas Deen carefully IeCOIu-
ed for at least century, enables some con-
clusions to be drawn as to the total number
of victims of the catastrophe. From the year
when the excavations began, in l74S, to the
year 1926, the total number of human re-
mains discovered was 1860; from 1927 to lS45
it was So; from 1876 to 1860 it was 60;
from 1861 to 1872 it was 81, and from 1873
to 1881 about 100, total of AGO victims AS
two-fifths of the buried surface has been
brought to light, there appears good reason
for believing that the total number Of human
beings who persisted in the eruption was not
more than 1900. The remains of few dogs,
horses, oxen, pigs, fowls and other animals
have also been found, some of them tethered
80 that they could not escape. The perfect
form of these bodies is left in the soft ash,
which shows that they were not burned but
smothered, and the few remains found would
indicate that the greater portion of the domes-
tic animals escaped Until recently the only
method of forming an impression Of the form
and likeness of the victims of Pompeii as they
were IN life has been by the description of the
explorers. Thus it is only from the 'JOw-
nal of Excavations" for the year 1881 that we