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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
THE POLICE PENSION FUND.
WHAT THE COMMISSIONERS SAY ABOUT II

WHAT THE COMMISSIONERS SAY ABOUT H.
The Police Commissioners yesterday expressed
desire TO have the public informed, through HE
'TRIBI-SF OF efforts which they have made 10 pre-
serve the Police Pension Fund. They stated also
that their recent communication TO Mayor Edison
regarding the rapid depletion of the fund was NOT
sent in order to thrust upon him any responsibility
far measures Of relief 1t was intended 10 call the
attention of the public to the need OF proper cuo
ON the part of the Legislature. The Mayor CO.
opcrated with them last winter III the effort 10 nave
n proper bill passed. They expect the same assist
ance at the next session Of the Legislature, and they
have taken steps to nave Pension bill introduced
i'm the Assembly early i'll the session. The plepara-
tion of the bill has been lltTusted 10 commissioner
%The depletion of the Police Pension Fund,
caused by the decision of the Court OF Appeals III
the Ryan case" Mr.. Mathews said has been the
cause of much trouble TO the Board OF Police.
wish to say that the remarks III TIE lRBUNE.to-
day about the Pension Fund are timely ana talr,
except that they do not give the commissioners
credit for what they have done and are trying 10 90
in the matter 1t is true That the burden OF sup
porting the fund must not be imposed on the tax
payers. The Commissioners took That view last
winter when they tried to get Pension bill passed
for If the present fund tails completely 1t ~ eX-
pected that the claims of the pensioners now on me
rolls will have 10 be paid out OF the city
treasury The Commissioners also think that the
beneficaries of the fund should be those who have
contributed to it. was asked by the other mem
bcrs OF the Beard to prepare bl last WINTER ana
worked over II q long time Corporation Counsel
Andrews and Peter Is. Oincy worked with NE III It's
nrenorgfi0n and MIR. Olney introduced it in the
Assembly The bill was indorsed by Mayor Edison
also. 1t passed the Assembly, but talied ia ne
senate MIR Nichols and went to Albany, and !
wrote TO many members of the Legislature regard
ing the bi but it died from neglect On the part oil
Senator's" -, .,,..
What was the main feature of the bill y
In order to Obviate the decision III the Ryan
case there was q special section authorizing the
Police Commissioners TO deduct sums from the pay
| of sick policemen. All such sums were to be paid
| into the Pension Fund. The money
thus raised will be the man revenue Of
| the fund.- | have estimated that IT
| would amount TO about 100000 per year. Other
| sources Of revenue would be the nnes inflicted on
members of the force sales of lost and unclaimed
| property and percentages On rewards given to
| officers
"Will similar bill be presented to the next Leg
| isaturep
| 'The bill will he substantially like the last one,
but il is intended to add another of revenue
We shall ask for from per cent 10 - per cent OF
! the Excise moneys to be added to the fund until
| the claims arising out OF the Ryan decision are
| paid"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
VERY historic TREE.
nron The london GlobI.

A responsibility of which MIR. Gladstone once
nil driamed and which may yet some dis
muietnde TO him and some Of his most Protestant
Colleagues has deyolycd upon this country az the pro
,,tnrs of modern Egypt There exists some people
are not yet aware in the district of Mattarch III Lower
Eoynt Tree under which the Holy Family IL supposed
a. have taken sheter az the time Of the night into Egypt
As long ago the opening of the sneh canal when
tho Epress Eugene was present mt s inauguration, the
then Rbediye whose religion did not impress him with as
much yencration for this object OF ploas interest ii
a. was felt in IL by his august Visitor,
oIantiy made present of il To her Majesty and tho
Empress shortly afterward caused 1t 90 be surrounded
chased together with the land which II AMI ia raining
stands by the Society Of Jesus, which, az IL IA said con-
tempates erecting the spot handsome sanctuary or
chanel In honor the Holy Virgin Bu IN order 10 carry
ont this scheme the aid Of some Government other tah
that of Mussumnn ruler seems to be required, ana tho
Prr after describing the circumstances OF the case ex
Iressea hone that thanks TO the British GOyeTmeht,
now become master of EgYpt,' luis pious NVIk VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
.SPIDER-LIFE WONDERS.

Boston
The lecture in the Lowell Institute course ny
prnfessor Wood dealt with the phenomena OF spider me-
lie hegan with humorous account Of the courtshlp or
ho female IL hcrccr aud Inurh larger imam
hc male There II peril to the later In paying MS al
drr.scs Loyeme die IL not phrase OF poetry or
ointment with tho male spider, but often II literal
abatement Of trgra fact and his usual experience Is
hnt Ines loses some Of hiS legs In the rrblS which ne re
ccVcs In tribe Of spiders the female Is loo tines
,rgrr than the male Accordingly, slu th' lecturer
there is never any occasion among them To hoi1
,ynmgns rights convention. The spiders tnrctd IL
nu,nosed of innumcrblc small threads or hDrcH ono Oh
,.r small threads has been estimated To De one TWO
ilIionth of the thickness OF hair. The SPIDER spns
three kinds of thread. one kind II of great strength ana
~ this thc radiang spoke lines of the web arc made
The cross lines what sailor might call the faihs
are finer and are tenacious; that H. they nave upon Them
little specks globucs of very sticky rum lhese
ncrl are nut ON with even interspaccs Ihey are SET
n,tc thcky along the line and are what, IN the nrst IN
tuncc catch and hold the legs or wings 0l hc n.y. once
smCht I'm this fashion the prey il held secure by threads
gIug over IL somewhat IN the manner OF a lassO Inc
,br kind OF silk is that which the spider throws out ma
mass or food by which It suddenly envelopes any prey
~ which IL ia somewhat afraid, for example wasp
scirnt0c Xperimcncr drew out from the DOdy OF
a sIngc splcr $3.50 yards Of thread or spider SILK a
icngth little short of three miles SILK may he woven
f sndcrs thread and II il moro GLOSSY ana brilliant IMAM
that of the sk-wom, being Of golden color An en-
tbusiastio cntomOlOgist secured enough OF II or lHo
Weaving OF a suit of clothes for Louis NV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Pcnpnllcon rc-cnromcut ia the Assembly districts
,PrtiT l,thcr celebration in the Academy II Music.
TcroJcnt al Ccsnola libel suit before Judge shpnan
Tuttc-Brush Illuminating Company SUIT III tue 0u-
irene Court. go ,- c,,... 4, -,
Alumni Day celebration at ST. Johns College IN Ford
ham. A.. NJ Dbl,
1Ttiftonn cub dinner in KnickcrhOcEcr Cottage.
Ira G. Bellows arraigncd before DlsiTctAtttorney NC
Keen. 49, nd. - a.,
The Rev. John W ChadwlcEs lecture before Long
island Historical Society. ,,.
Memorial Committee .. A. Il. In GcrDlaGil Assembly
Temperance conference in H. c. A. rooms, 81. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
4 NRW PORTRAIT OF SHAKESPEARE.

From Letter In The Pail Mall Gazette.
Having carefully examined an original Inln MA
tTe Of the reign Of Queen Elizabeth, beautfnliy pa
ON copper am in position 10 that now nave
new likeness OF the Immortal dramatist at perloI %
his life when his earlier plays PRODUCED ana Dloe
his popularity at the Court Of England rendered nm Oh
European interest 1t full face, age about
years bearing the WellknOwn, deepeyed, penslVe eA
preston of cOuntenance massive and tall forehead ana
theaing collar familiar to shut with the additional
attraction of exact pOrtraiture from the life Itself by EVIL
IDENTITY rst-rate artist when Shakespeare was In his
prime regards physical appearance and mental ygor
The holder has allowed IL to remain open 70 view IoF
short time TO savants and others interested, at Mr.
Frank BuCkland's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
HOME Ne VS..
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Elm Irrnue Hotci-M. Romero, Mexican
Minister ri Washineton ex-senator Gcofse - Nv NJ
~ Ne, husettE: WAYNE MaoNCagh and cNhayor d. ~
Fo "f Pbadcipha; Lieutenant W. de i{odlsco OF the
Rnssin Navy and r. NJ. Pul1fcr, OF Boston. .. 'fW'"
I hp vernon, of England Cendon H2tet-Attorney,
General Charles /. NJ Gwinn; OF Maryland XXX"
CngrSsirran C. b. eimOnton, Of TENNESSEE Assistant
Acknowledgement G. \. McKocycr u = A.; BTeroOIt
;E Clnrcl " b. Rochester, H. =. A.. GHScH H0nSC-
Commodorc G. W. Pickering, u. = NJ and Matthew Haze,
~ GIh.nv Winds r IiOtsi-Ictcr DOnohue OF san
;r,nciscS NsIr- ark Hytc-Elnathan sweet OF Albany
ii" jTogyi0U HOuSc-Charc W. McCnc, or buffalo,
iI;..j -, s,, Uofsi-Nei Glmour OF BallstOn ~ Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Kentucky Michigan 500 a:v Mnp fs tbs
the s Red River $500 and the N6 MfEh S
racine H 90 400 Northwest Iowa, $4,000 North
w TrsA Kansas. $500; South Kansas $500
Southwest s. RC1' w.t. S1s Efa
l5o n6o Wisconsin, Sc 600; West Wisconsin,
goo After the appropriations had been made
adopted cSats last I" MaS and the
DSmUP tfco then adjourned reception was given
fHe COMMITTEES in the evening at the new Methodist
1%nrch Siytietb-st ard Madison-aye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

and durine the voyage Congressman Hewitt ana
Pnd interested Themselves to see that mother and
child had the best of care. Then they took mp p,
subscription to the Young mother ana Gn oTa
%ban snfIicent to meet the expense, there being
total of S57 II. The mother anxious to recognize
the great kindness of Captain Kennedy ana MI MI
TIe mother and child went on their way rejoicing
in section of sleeping car by the Erie Road last
ninht
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rrrr vopu nAuy TRIBrNE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1889

shortly be commenced. But whether such schene;
initiated and advocated by the Jesuit pnIehaseI W.
commend itself TO her Majeetys Ministers - question
about which the French paper perhaps little too con-
hdent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

If every family used Platt's ChlOrides. tn,
sewers would be thoroughly purified that scarlet FEVER
diphtheril, etc. would DO unknown rutth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
THE NEWARK BURGLAR IDENTIFIED.

Coroner Read, of Newark, held an inquest yestGr-
day afternoon in regard to the death OF the burglar
sh0t Mt Woodside Saturday morning Mrs.
Choate was present with her two young daughters.
She related In her testimony the story OF the sh0O
ing, A Juror asked tire witness if the burglar had
disturbed anything IN the room enc ans"tdeG NO
was substantially the same as his published state
ment. 49,, :.o H. .roJo
near LYONS Farns, testified that he had
reason TO believe that the burglar was ms
brother The witness said that having run away
from his home in New-Branswck, N j., IN BOY
hood he had lost track of the members OF his
family. In 1870 he worked in Newark at his trade,
and one day he received a letter signed Ezra l.
Wilcox. 1t was dated from Little Valley, Catta-
raugus County, n. y. The writer said that ne was
a Younger brother of the witness and asked HIM 10
come aud see him. as he was in trouble. The wit
ness found that Ezra was III jail on q charge oil
grand larceny, but appeared to know all the lacts
about his family, ana gave him the Impression that
his story was true. A year ago he bad occasion 10
visit Auburn Prison, and there again saw Ezra,
who was serving another term for grand larceny.
The witness asserted that n stranger informed INN
chat Ezra was dead, and he was directed TO the
Morgue. There he recognized the body by an
anchor and some initials prieked IN lLdia INK on tho
arm The witness was closely questioned, nut
stuck TO his story. 80.
The jury returned verdict OF Justifable killing.
Among the prisoners confined IN the lall at Newark
is William Livingstone, New FORK burglar familiar
with the New-lork criminal fraternity. lie says
that from tho description gwen of the burglar ne
believes him TO be James Cavanagn; second
story man" or climber who has lived in the Eff
teanth Precinct in Ncw-lor and is well-knOwn 70
the police OF that precinct. The initials j. " are
marked in india ink on the arm OF the dead man
William Bray, the signalman at the Broad-st
crossing of the Morris and Essex Railroad identified
fine body yesterday as that of man who reached
Newark on the 1923 train from NewYOTk on Fri
day night and talked with him for some time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Get bottle of Platt's ChlOrides from You
druRgst to-day aud thoroughly purify tho waterClOseI
drains, aiuks, cesspOos and cellars,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Having used Platt's ChlOrides to dislnfect IN
pipes close'so your bouse recommend your pegi
hort do he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
Announcements,

Asa disinfectant Platts Chloridcs is especially
recommended OdOrcss, prompt thorough and cheap Its
lust what every family needs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Each bottle of Platt's ChlOrides prepares Over
two gallons dsncctiny fluid strong enough Tor hOuseho'
purposes. Price 30 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

For all the purposes of household disinfec-
ton for rnsng pipel purify the sDRs, closets
&c use always Platts CllOrldes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Druggists everywhere sell Platts Chloride
and 5000 yscans testify that /; IL the best ds'
tant known. Try It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Careful housekeepers use Platts Chloride
and thus by thoroughly disnfectDP every suspicious pd
ENJOY freedom from disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

"DUCHU-P AIBA."-Quicl1, complete cure, al
annoying kidney and urinary diseases ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATlIRE ALMANAC

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
rises Gao SETS 444 Moon sets 517 Moons age de- u
HIGH WATER TO-DAY.
H. lK-Sandy Hook, 600 island $50 Hell cate, %
PM-SaDdy Hook, $3.50 Gov. Island 7.0l Hell Gate, 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

w using Platt's ChlOrdes freely much sick
moss trouble may be prevented It's The best
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

A practical and thorough test Of the Wilcox
q Gibbs AUTOMATIC Sewing Machine will convince You
that t has no equal Noseess ynes running and always
rendy. sos Broadway, New. York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
THE pREsBYTERY OF NETWORK.

The Prcsbytery of New-York held its monthly
meeting yesterday in the Scotch Church i'll West
F0urtecntIl-st. 1t was decided to organize Faith
Chapel at No. 423 West Forty-sixtD-st into "A
Presbyterian Church. The Rev. James ii. lIoadley
is the past OF of this society, which until recently
has been a mission of the West Presbyterian
Church. The University Place Presbyterian Church
was given permission TO extend 4 call to the Rcv.
George Alexander, OF Schenectady.
committee of which the Rev. Mr. Mingins was
chairman reported that the Church of the sea aud
Land, at Market and Henry sts could not become
wholly sclf-suppOrting and it would require and
from the Ircsbytcry to continue its existence, and
suggest ed that The church TO make any definite
effort for seamen because there ample provision
made Tor them by the neighboring churches, and
further suggested that such changes should De
SIGHT and reach the resident population. 1t was
finally decided TO consider the subject OH next
Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia and too
hearty eating IL relieved by taking OF CTters
Little Liver Pis Immediately after dinner DOntorget this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
CHRIsTENED AT CASTLE GARDEN.

al christen thee Kennedy Hewitt Lnndberg
were the closing words of ceremony conducted by
Secretary jackson at Castle Garden yesterday as
the child of Auguste Nilsson Lundberg was pre-
sented to him for christening by its mother mme-
diately after she was landed flom the Mnte Sta5
from Liverpool in the Germanic as a steerage pas
sanger TO reioin her husband at Osceola, Aeb. The
aay after leaving Liverpool she gave birth 10 Doy'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
DIR FIRST
MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS,
ntrrT Anl-I pHIA

MARK DOWN WAS A REAL AND GREAT ONE But
WE HAVE SINCE REVISED JOUR- ENTIRE STOCK
MAKING FURTHER LARGE REDUcrIoNs-BEIN9
DETERMINED TO MAKE OUR PRICES THE 10"
EST IN NETWORK FOR GOOD CLOTHING LOOK
AT OUR MEMS FINE SUITS REDUCED TO SIS, SIS
AMI s2O-AND SEE II YOU CAN GET AZ GOOD
VALUE FOR THE MONEY ANYWHERE ELSE
AND REMEMBER, WE GUARANTEE THE QUALITY
STYLE AND PRICES OF OUR CLOTHING AND
cHEERFULLY EXCHANGE UNSATISFACTORY Pun
cHAsEs OR REFUND YOUR MONEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

HENRY A. DANIELS, VI. d.,
144LcxingtOn.ave between 10th and 3Othsts.
Hours TO l. TO T. Diseases OF the Nervous system.
Genlto- Urinary Organs Impotence and steihAN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13
rHE METHODIST MISSIONARY COMMITTEE

AT the meeting Of the Methodist Missionary Com
mittee yesterday Bishop Hurst presided IN the
morning and Bishop FOss i'll the afternoon. The
day was devoted 10 the home mission work in the
West and South The amounts appropriated 10 the
conferences were in most cases the same as last
wear though larger sums devoted to Dakota
and the Northwest. Appropriations were made as
follows: Alabama, $500 Arkansas, S4,0OO I;
Austin, Tex. 81, 800 Blue Ridge, $1,000; Califor-
MIA IS 900: Central Tennessee, $1,000; Colorado,
IS, 300; Detroit, 81 900 East Maine vi 600 ;
Georgia, $4,000 Holston, $500; Kansas, $2sOO;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

In nine cases out of ten the losing or saving
Of the OF the baby depends solely ne having proper
food Horcks rood give all tho credit OF saving my
chlds life"-J w. Nankiwen, NJ. d., Benton Tenn BOOK
treatment Of children sent free HOrhcks hoOd co. IVA
cine Wis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

Literary lady, experienced in educational and
physical training by nductiye methods in Europe AMI amer
Adults OF neglected education In any cities OF America or
Europe Of three Highest Testimonials IA 70
ability and standing Terms expenses ~ trayelnE) ana
So 900 salary year Letters first 10 Madame f. 100 East
l0th.st, care r. Deal esq, NewYOrk city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

LUNDBORG's PERFUMES,
ECZEMA AND MAREcHAL MEL RosE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-13

The sale Of Mr.. X Austin RObertsOns japanese
collection was opened yesterday afternoon in the
rooms of Ortges ~ Co, No. $40 Broadway. Yes
terday's sale comprised the antique pouches, and
the carvings sold for % or 81 each. No. 81 a COM
bat between warriors, brought $l3, and No. 176,
a sacred elephant with two boys playing, sold for
3D. 90 The finest of the carvings, representing a
philosopher writing from an inkstand held by a
boy, sold for $40. A large gold-embossed Satsuma
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FOREIGN STEAMNRS DUE ~ ms PORT.
lSHIPPLNG NEW.Q

London. ...............
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-25
Daniel Association.

WHEREAS, In view of the loss wo
have sustained by the deceaso of our
friend and associate, Mr.. John Olsen,
and of the still heavier loss sustained
by those who were nearest and dearest
to him, therefore, be it
"REsoLvED, That 1t is but q lust
tribute to the memory of tho departed
to cay that, In regretting his removal
from our midst, we mourn for one who
was In every way worthy of our re-
spect and regard ;
"REsoLvED, That we sincerely ION
dole with the sister of the deceased on
the dlspensation with which it has
pleased Divine Providence to sfltct
her, and commend her for consolation
to Him who orders all things for the
best and whose Establishments are
meant In mercy f.;
"REsoLvED, That the heartfelt tes-
timonial of our sympathy and SORROW
BIO forwarded to the sister of our de.
parted friend by the secretary of the
society. COMMITTEE"
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-25
PERSONAL.

A. H. Bishop, of Denver, is at the Pax.
ton.
o. B. Miller, of Topeka, is OF tie Pax
on.
Wilfred G. Potter, of Chicago, is in the
city.
Rev. F. S. Blayney dined at the Willard
Yesterday.
Hon. @. A. Charleston, of Phelps, is in
the city.
Aug. Swenson, of Kesrney, il at the
Willard.
J. N. Speer, of Hiawatha, Kan, is at
the Paxton.
Mr.. w. O. B. Allen left for Schuyler TO-
day on business.
Clarence Buell. and ". H. Harding, of
st. Louis, were guests OF the Paxton yes.
terday.
j. J. Cox. H.. f. Downs and wife and
w. II, B. Stout, of the state capital, are
guests of the Willard.
j. f, Morgan, Mrs. Morgan and Miss
Philpott, of New South Wales, Australia,
are guests at the Paxton.
Hon. John ID. Seaman and r. r. Greer,
of Kearney, were in town yesterday and at.
tended the Council Bluffs races.
Mr.. William G. Faist, q New York
merchant. arrived in Omaha Wednesday
and will visit his brother, Louis Faist, fol
several days.
Roy Chamberlain, Thos. H. Bedwell, A.
Gran Standt. w. s. Lundy and II. E.
Parslow, of Clarinda, Ia, were at the
Willard yesterday.
Miss Iuga Ekstrom, Miss Ingeborg LOT
gren, Miss Bertha Ericsson and Miss
Emma Larson, composing the Swedish
ladies quartette, accompanied by Mis-
Ida Eliel, the Evolutionary resder, register
ed at the Paxton yesterday.
General Manager Hall, of the Sioux
City & Pacific railway, and his parsy
comprising Messrs. j. 1. Blair, JsmeI
Blair Oliver Ames, d. p. Kimball, Hor
ace Williams, j. Whitewater and O. Il,
Vail, passed east last evening in their car
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-25
Missionary Meeting.

Missionary Meeting.
The meetings of the Women's Mis-.
sionary society of Omaha Pres.
bytery are now In session
ct the Second Presbyterian
church, having begun Wednesday,
A large audience was present, and
during the evening Rev. G. H.. VII.
llams, of Niobrara, delivered an ad.
dress, in which he told of tho expert.
encos of missionary life on the frontier.
The meetings were held yesterday
Afternoon and evening, at the
church, l7sh aud Dodge streets.
PROGRAMME.
Devotional exercises led by Mrs. Per.
rine.
Address of welcome by Mrs. Meredith
Response by Mrs. Little of Columbus,
Singing.
Reports from societies.
Election of officers.
Afternoon session, 2 D.. m,
Poem by Miss Ida Wilson,
P~Iesbyter'al report and address by Mrs.
| Nichols.
Address by Mrs. Helen, Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-25

one hundred horses. Maple Greek is
two hundred and fifty miles west Of
Regina, and forty five miles north Of
the boundary headquarters. A num-
Der OF contractors aud mounted poles
are stationed with troops. A mouth
ago the Crets crossed the boundary
and stole q hundred horses from the
Piegant the latter have slnce been
waiting for an opportunity to regain
tho stolen animslu. The Croes brought
them to Moplo Creek and erazad them
there. Ga Monday a party Plegans
came over, and, 1t appears, took pos
session of their own animals, but be-
sides theOe they took n number of
horses belonging to the white settlers
there.