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Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Chica 90 Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Oct. A.-ISpecial to the BEE. J.
WHEAT-The market closed weak ut the
lowest prices current during the month of
October, and SIC lower for the leading
options than at the close one week ago. The
market opened steady with good buying,
under which December advanced to sSMc,
and remained steady ut that figure for the first
the probable increase which would be
shown in the next visible supply report, one
house estimating thai the increase would be
nearly 3,0O0,0O0 bushels. This produced an
immediate feeling OF weakness, and to the
close of the session offerings were very large,
under which the price for December declined
SG5SCaSG34c against 02c one week ago The
pressure to sell was very shaTp throughout
The entire session, and the decline was
almost steady with very few reactions.
Receipts show falling off Mt all
except northwestern points, hut were reported
large in Minneapolis. In spite of the large
arrivals !at the latter points it was reported
for wheat, which Occasioned a temporary
feeling OF firmncss here, but it stayed the
downward course of the market for only n
brief period Cables reported quiet foreign
markets with no appreciable change in prices.
CORN-COrn was in fair demand and prices
early were iirmer, bnU weakness followed to-
ward the close and the market closed general
ly shade lower.
OATs-Oats ruled firm owing to light re
ceiptS and a good shipping demand, and the
latest prices were generally well up to those
of yesterday.
oVIsIoNs-Provlsions were weaker. and
both pork and lard closed fractionally lower.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
The Embryo Navy.

WASHINGTON, Oct. a4.-The report of the
navy board, constituted by order of Secre-
tary Whitney to examine the work and ma
terials of the unfinished cruisers, Chicago,
Boston and Atlanta, and to ascertain fair
market value thereof, including reasonable
margin of profit upon the work, has been
approved by the secretary, and sent by him
to the naval advisory board, which latter has
been ordered to go on with the work. The
board of appraisal, in Its, general report,
upon three. vessels says that materials and a,n.d
workmanship, as far as can be seen at this
stage of the work, are good and answer the
requirements of the contracts, and considers
that by eXpending the moneywhlch the board
complete and up to the contract that It viii
have at that time vessels up in character and
quality TO contract requirements.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
A Unique Necklace.

NEW YORK, oct. 24.-[Special to tho BEE ]
"A decidedly unique necklace is now In the
hands of Tiffany ~ Co. Is workmen. 1t is to
be made up of collection of mummy eyes
brought from Peru by w. T. Curtis, of the
South American commission. Curtis writes
that local antiquaries from whom the eyes
were purchased believed they belonged to a
species of cuttletish formerly common on the
Peruvian coast. Prof. Ramondl, native
ethnOlogist, maintains that they are really
human eyes. Since the eyes have been in
gentlemen connected with the Smithsonian
Institution and they agree that they are crys-
taline lens of the eye of the Cuttlefish, or
squd. The lenses vary from One-iifth TO sew
en-tenths of an inch in diameter, considera-
bly, larger than the lens of the human eye II
Is said the work OF polishing the eyes has
diaries, attributed to the poisons used In pro
serving the eyes.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
THE CANADIAN sCouRGE.
Fanatical Frenchman Opposing the
Work of the Health Officers,


MONTREAL, Oct 25.-The authorities are
meeting with considerable opposition in the
work of isolating smallpox patients. To-day
carter named Tcpanier called number of
his neighbors to his assistance and together
with the mob drove off posse of sanitary
police which had come to remove one of the
carriers children to the hospital. Trepanier
will be submitted before The new court which
has been established for the trial of such
cases. At another house to which the officers
went for similar purpose q man drew
knife and kept them at bay until he was roa-
AUGUsrA, Me, Oct. 25.--Dr, Young, of the
state board of health, who visited The insnec-
iion station at Morse river last week, says
that large number of French Cana
not Inspected or vaccinatcd unless
this has recently been done and that many
escape by passing In the night. A night
watch Will be employed to stop them and call
an inspector.
DIR. Thornton is building as apidly as pos
siblo q fumigating station where the clothing
of emigrantS is TO be disintecled.
-, MONTREAL, Oct. 2a.-With reference TO
the charges made by Father Cushing and the
American boys who left ST. Laurent college
on Saturday, the authorities will tomorrow
publish a statement signed by the mayor OF
st. Laurent, the college physician, and
physician 10 tllt DOdIu Ol npulJll, SitlliiS lNNh
there had not been single ease. of smallpox
in the college this year. With regard to bad
food, several of the students from MaSsaclu-
setts have been examined and state that the
food Is all that could be desired.
QUEBEC, Oct. 25.--ThiS evening In all the
protestant and Catholic churches a letter from
the corporation board of health was read,
calling upon the members of the different
congregations Ia be closed at once.
TORONTO, oct. 25.-The first death from
smallpox in this city occurred to-day. II was
a boy. 1t is supposed he caught the disease
from his father, who had been unpacking
infectedgloves from Montreal.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Spreading the Order.

SCHUYLER, Neb., Oct 25.-[Special to the
BEE.l-A lodge of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen was organized In our city
last nightly p, F. Ellis, grand lecturer, with
twenty charter members drawn from among
our best citizens. The list of officers is as
. follows: j. S. Johnston, p. NJ. w; Prof. w.
#, Buck, NJ. W.; w. G. VanGundy, foreman
J. S. Fosnier overseer; b. G. Ward, record
er; j. j. Padden, financer; j. f. McCorklc,
receiver; Asher Beale, guide; w. A. Myers,
I. W.; J. +. Davis, q. W.; trustees, T. A.
Mcaker. John Bruce and NJ. n. Beeman |;
J. F. Bradshaw. The lodge will meet on
Monday night of each week and invites visit
ing brethren from Guide Rock, Chester,
Hady, Edgar and elsewhere. A grand lodg
for the state of Nebraska will soon be organ
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Coal Cars ia a Heap.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Oct. 25.-Saturday
while a coal train was ascending heavy
grade on the Elmira, Cortland & Northern
railroad, near Freeville, the coupling pin of
one of the cars broke and the train dshed
back down the hill at the rate of forty miles
an hour, striking another coal train follow
ing twenty minutes behind. The locOmO
tive and ten ears of the second train were
piled up in heap, and Engineer Brown and
his fireman were run over and instantly kill
ed. Conductor Rogers was so terribly in
juIed that he will die. A brakeman named
Judd has not been found and Is supposed to
be under the wreck, which is being cleared
from The track.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
bloody Work of Moonshincrs.

NEW YORK, Oct. A.-TSpecial to the BEE J
"A Jessup, Ca, dispatch says: William
Clemmens, of Neville, the newly appointed
revenue officer went 10 Montgomery county
yesterday, with two assistants to capture an
Illicit still, While passing along lonely part
OF the road, the three men were fired upon by
companions were killed. Officer Rose, the
third of the party, escaped with bad wound
In the side and his coat riddled with bullets
Great excitement prevails and u battle be-
tween moonshiners and posse OF citizens Is
expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
WASHINGTON WAITS.
The Department. Tackled by the
Warning Telephone Companies.

The Department Tackled by the
Warning Telephone Companies.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.--Three petitions
have been presented to the department OF
justice asking that suits in equity be brought
TO vacate the Bell patents now owned by the
American Bell telephone company. Two of
these petitions were presented by the Globe
telephone company, and the other by
the Washington telephone company.
The department. :. of Justice has re-
ferred the petitions with accompanying
papers to the department of the interior for
the report, advice and recommendation of
the secretary of the interior" The secretary
of the interior In turn has referred each to
the commissioner of patents for his report
and opinl0n." Mr.. Montgomery has not re-
ported to the secretary of the Interior but has
submitted to him brief summary of each
case. Secretary Lamar directs and
will order that inasmuch as his
advice. opinion and, Recommendation
are invited he will ask all interested parties
to appear before him and the commissioner
of patents, exhibit all facts and answer the
following questions: Has the government
q right to institute such suit for such pur-
pose? 2-If ii has do the facts as they shall
be presented warrant q demand that such a
suit be broughtp All proceedings will be
had publicly.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Mysterious prcller Meets his Fathcr

ST., LOUIS, Oct. 25.-Hugh NJ, Brooks, OF, as
better known, w. ii. LennOx Maxwell, the
supposed murderer of G. Arthur PreIler met
his father, Samuel Brooks, yesterday In
the office Of the jail for the first lime since
the crime was committed. The elder Brooks
came from Hyde England, to be with his son
during his trial. The father and EOn had q
protractrd talk, after which the father with
drew. He afterwards refused 10 give tile par
ticulars of the interview, but stated that he
was more than ever convinced of his son S
imnnnInnp-
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Clevelnnd's Opinion of the Election

CleVelnnus 8 opIhlch Oh 'nc tieCtioh
New YORK, Oct. 24.rhe Herald has the
following from Toledo: IN. B. Bacon,
brother-in-law Of President Cleveland. re-
Gently returned from visit to the chief ex-
ecutive ut Washington. The president, he
says, is not ut all disturbed by the result Of
the elections in Ohio He rather believed all
along that Foraker would be elected, as Ohio
is isarepublican state. He did, however, hope for
a democratic Legislature, and was terribly dis
appointed 10 find that one was not clectcd"
what does he think OF New IOrkr' was
asked of Mr.. Bacon.
81 am confident that he is Of the opinion
that Davenport will be elected. lie is going
home to vote for Hil and would like TO see
him elected, but doe not think he will be-"
II found a number OF democrats friendly
to the administration who hold the same
opinion"
Don't the president hold himself blame,
less for this state Of atfairs?"
"lle does not care"
"NNill he change his policy about giving
out the offices more generallyY'
mo, sir; he will change his policy, but IL
will he 10 more strictly scrutiniZe the en-
dorSemcnts. He has been imposed upOn in
some instances and has resolved that a very
rigid examination shall he made of every
candidate. The democrats who look for
more liberal policy toward them may as well
get over the notion, for the people have got to
be more honest with the president"
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
DYNAMITE DEEDS.
Two Attempts to Wreck Street Cars
by the st. Louis Strikers.

ny VIC ots
CST. LOUIS, Oct. 23.-Anothcr sensation was
produced in street railway circles tonight.
While car was coming down from north st.
Louis on the Bellefontaine line, it ran over
some object on the track on Fourteenth be-
tween Bremen and Farren streets which cx-
ploded with a loud report and shattered one
of the front wheels of the car and otherwise
injured it, From the effects of explosion on
the track and the ground ties, II Is supposed
the explosive was dynamite. Only one. pas
Senger was in the car and he and the driver
We're thrown to the floor but neither were in
jured.
Sr. LOUIS, Oct. 25-Anothcr street railway
explosion took place tonight, but luckily
like that of last night, was harmless. 1t oc-
Cured on the Jefferson avenue line near the
bridge which crosses the Missouri Pacific rail-
road tracks about 10 o'clock, and broke one Of
the front wheels of the car, but did no other
damage. Several persons were in the car,
but aside from the fainting off of one or two
ladies, no one was hurt. The street car
strikers had = parade to-day and held y secret
meeting tonight the result Of which has not
yet transpired.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
A Ten-PennY Drouth.

PrrTsBURG, Pa, Oct 25.-For the first time
in twenty years there is famine in nails,
the result Of the long strike of the nalers.
Prices have advanced to SS.10 on assorted
qualities, and even Mt these figures it is impos-
sibe 10 get them. A few small lots that are
being handled by pittsbuyg dealers are
shipped here from williamsburg and New
impossible 10 get more than from twenty five
to nifty keg lots from the Wheeling district.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Mcxicans DcsIrc Annexation.

ST. LoUIs, Oct ga letter to the Globe
Democrat from FL Paso says: There is a good
deal of private talk among intelligent and
property owning MeXicans in Chihuahua in
favor Of annexation to the United States of
the northern tier of Mexican states. No open
movement has yet been made, nor has the
press touched the subject, but the letter as
serts that there Is "A strong mdrrcmTent
among the class above named in favor uf
linking their destiny to that OF the great
northern republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
An AppeaI by the T,oyaIists.

DUBLIN, Oct. 25.-fhe Patriotic Union has
Issued long manifesto dcnouncing the
Irish national league for having for five years
imbttered Irish home life, coerced indiyid-
ual liberty, cXtorted hard earned money from
the people and permitted the preparation of
outrages. The Union appeals TO the people
and maintain the integrity OF the empire.
The manifesto calls for electors To vote
against the tyranny of Parncll and the
leagues of petty leaders, bankrupt farmers
and idle loungers, who form the league, and
intlmidate the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
A railroad Boom nt Grand leland.

GRAND ISLAND, Oct 25.-[Special to the
BEE. THE new B. 4 NJ. scheme, the Grand
Island ~ Wyoming Central, which was in
cOrporated nt Lincoln few days ago, Is ma
terializing. The purchase of the rght-of-
way for the new road TO the northwest has
already been begun. S. NJ. Bennett, owning
the first section Of land Joining the city linn
its, has already received payment for the
land wanted by the new railroad, and other
payments 10 other parties will follow at once
destined 10 become an important railroad
center there is no longer any doubt. Real
estate quotations are consequently having an
upward tendency.
stocks owing to the reduction of lumber
rates to this point three cents per hundred
pounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
An Irish Mass Meeting.

ALAANY, Y. Y, Oct. eJ.-Mrs P0rnell adj
dressed mass meeting at Leland opera
house tonight. Addresses were also
delivered by seryeral of the local
Catholic clergy. Resolutions express
sing sympathy with the eau Sc
of ireland and admiration for Mr.. Parnell
were unanimously passed A subscription Of
$1,000 was raised by tie audience 10 help
elect Irish representatives to parliament,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Furnishing a Wife Heater.

PITrsBURG, Oct. 25.--Whilc intoxicated to-
night Robert Virgins attacked his wife and
daughter and was cruelty abusing them when
George and Charles Stewart, brothers Of Mrs.
Virgins, interfered and beat Virgins over
the head with q revolver until he was nsen-
sible. They then threw him into the street,
where he was found some time later by the
police. His injuries are believed 10 be fatal.
The StewaTt5 have been arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26

DUBUQUE, Ia, Oct. 25-The Herald TO-.
day publ ishcd reports from nearly;
every county of the state on the political sit
uatlOn. They indicate that the repnbl blicans
majority on governor of between four and,
live thousand; half the senators win bel
elected, divided about evenly between tho
two parties For the lower house Of the legJN
islature the reports Indicate that tine fusioH-
lists viii elect hfty-seven Representatives to
the republicans fOrty-three The week re-
manning may cause considerable change in
all the above Indications
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Iowa's Display at Now Orleans.

Iowa CITY, Ia, Oct. 2j.-Thc last OF the
cars containing the Iowa exhibit FOR tho
North, Central and South American eXilihi- !
ton at New Orleans, loft yesterday. Comm is
over week, will leave tonight for the expo
stion. The new material sent 10 New Or
leans will beused, together with the old cx-
hibit left there, to make IOwa's display. =
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
A Clergyman Dies suddenly.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.--Oct. 2j.-ISpccal
to the EE.l-Rev. DIR. John Mcnamara, well
known throughout the state, died suddenly
yesterday afternoon from n stroke of paray-
sis Although he had been ailing for some
time his death was unexpected, and Is severe
blow TO the community. His many good
qualities had endeared him to the residents of
North Platte, where his loss will be deeply
fnl
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Gone tothe wall.

RED CLoUD, Neb.. Oct. 25.-[Specal to the
BEE. deputy United States Marshal Alien
Yesterday seized the stock of the Great West
ern Implement company, of this city, with
branches at McCook, Oberlin, Rivcrton and
other points. The levy was made on attach
monts issued Ia the Morrison Manufacturing
company, of Fort Madison, Iowa, and the
Caldwell Wagon company, of Leavenw worth
Kansas. Their liabilities are about $1,000;
assets $40 600
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
The weather.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 257Upper Mississippi
Valley: Fair weather; slightly colder in
northern portions; stationary temperature in
southern portions; variable preceded by
south TO west winds in southern portions.
Missouri Valley; Fair weather; slightly
colder In northern portion; stationary tenn
perature in southern portions; variable, pre-
ccdcd by northeTly winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
snspected of Murder.

BLooMISeToS, Neb., Oct 25.-ISpeclal to
the Bee. lit is believed by many here that
Frank Whitney, alias Walker murdered his
wife In the woods south OF here. He came
20 this country about a year ago with the
Rose.Duck outfit. Soon after he married
Gussle Durant, J.B Duck making an affidavit
That Whitney was unmarried. He has re-
Gently abscOnded and Gussie applies for a
divorce. Circumstances connected with his
wifes disappearance are very suspicious.
Detectives have been at work on the case FOR
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
A Ticket to Scoop.

SCHUYLER, Neb., Oct. 95.-[Special to the
BEE.l-The Coliax county democratic con
vcntOn was held yesterday, and nominated
the following ticket:
Treasurer, +. Brown; clerk, A. NJ. Par
sons; sheriff, Joseph SiGbert Judge, Joseph
missioner, Fred. BarnhOldt; surveyor, J. S.
Howell; coroner, Lambert FOlda.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
A Shooting scrapc at Sidney.

SIDNEY, Oct 95.-LSpocial to the BEE.l-
Swan Dietrich, who was shot in the left arm
and side by the bartender in Harry Winters
saloon, is in n dangerous condition, and his
wounds may prove fatal. His assalant is
under arrest. Dctrck was drunk and rails
ing "A disturbance in the saloon when he was
shot by the barkeepcr, ut whom he attempted
TO throw q spittuon.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Not Nurdered as Renortcd.

Ell PAso, Tex, Oct. 25,-The report of the
murder of Conductor Samuel Dunbar, of the
Mexican Central railroad, by Apaches, while
prospecting in the Abinal district, proves TO
faNc beeh unfOunded lie was I'm the yicini-
ty Vi the hostiles but eYaded them.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Canon Farrar In New York.

NEW YORK, Oct 25.-Canon FaTar
preached in Trinity church to-day TO n large
and fashionable congregation. Hundreds
were unable 10 gain admission. The distn.
guisled clergyman preached from the text,
Little children keep yourselves tIom idOls.'
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
One Year Sentence.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Oct. 25.-[Special to the
BEE.l-Yesterday Judge Post sentenced Her
man Henry, aged II years, to the peniten.
tiary for one year. He was convicted of
shooting with intent to kill.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26

gomcrythad absconded. II is said that he
has stolen quito n sum of money. II is also
stated that he committed two or three for
geries. He left q wife and child without n dol
lar in money. His wife returned from Cam
bridge, where Reno has been running q
newspaper, Saturday. lie is the son of Hon.
X W. Montgomery, formerly receiver In the
United States land office at Bloomington,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Intending Lynchers scared Away.

GALVESTON, Oct. @5.-A dispatch from
Denison to the News says an attempt was
made at an early hour this morning to
lynch Grimes, eOlored man who was ar
rested yesterday charged with assaulting two
little girls. The jailcr frightened the masked
visitors away by firing pistol several times.
1t is believed another attempt will be made
tonight, Both children claim TO identify
Grimes.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Mayor Graoe WIN Vote.

NEW York, Oct. 2i-ESpecial to the BEE
Mayor Grace registered yesterday for the
first time and If he votes on November 3rd IL
will be his first vote His naturalization
papers We're issued November End, 1850, after
his nomination for mayor.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
:The Cloarlng House Record.

BosToN, Oct @.-leading clearing houses
of the United States report that the t0ta
cleaIanees for the week ending Saturday,
October "a were s,i f.Gl7,3l9, am Increase of
~ compared With the corresponding week
last Year.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
The Boycotting Cattlemcn.

Cork, Oct. 25.-Engiish shippers refuse to
assist the cattle men here in their efforts to
boycott the Cork packet company. The cat
tie men have chartered Danish steamer to
convey their cattle 10 England.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
The Presidont's Contribution.

NEW IoRT, Oct. 24.-lSpecial 10 the BEE.
Col. Lamont handed $1,000 TO the demo,
cratic state committee yesterday as a eOntri-
button Of the president
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
A Double Barn-Burning at Kenrney

KEARNEY, Neb Oct. 25.-[Special TO the
BEE. l-Carelessness on the part of the son of
S. S. st. John, Satur rday, burned the barn of
his father, together with that of James Jen-
kins, to the ground. The loss will amount to
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Funeral OF Josh ntIllngs.

LEROx. Mass, Oct. 25.-The funeral of
Henry w. Shaw Josh Billlngsl took place
at LandsbOro, his native town, yesterday The
services We're largely attended
Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-26
Another Young Man Gone Wrong.

BLOOMINGTON, Neb., Oct 25,-lSpeeial 10
the BER. quite q sensation WAS created
here yesterday by the news that Reno Mont
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-05-21

pany.
And yet people wonder why !
am not tho same genial host that
I used to be, and why the chill
dren do not eat at the first table,
and why there is u sound OF
kicking against the door of an
adjoining room, and the OCCASION
al wall Of a hungry child as the
meal progresses.
The Hazlehurst signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1883-1885, 1885-05-21
Absurdities Of Human Life.

Not to 60 to bed when you are
sleepy because it is not a certain
hour.
To stand in water up to your
knees fishing for trout, when you
an buy them in clan, dry mar
ket.
People of exquisite scnsibilty,
who cannot bear to see an animal
put to death, showing the utmost
attention to the variety and abun-
dance of theii tables.
The heir of IN avaricious uncle
paying him the compliment of the
deepest mourning.
The lovely widow of a cross old
man wearing weeds /; and the sur
vivor of rich old shrcw being
particular in the choice and dis
play of his wecpers.
TO buy horse from near re
lation and believe every word be
says in praise of the animal he is
desirous to dispose Of.
To Gala man hospltable who
indulges his vanity by displaying
his service of plate to his rich
neighbors frequently, but was
never known TO give q dinner to
any one really in want of it.