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Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
A DASH OF ROMANCE IN 1T.
III hanhihnh VI MISS CLoBB,oF READING, AMI
MR.. FRANKLIN HARDYMAN,

MR.. FRANKLlN HARDYMAS.
Special dispatch to the Globe-Democrat.
READING. Pa, December 29.-The Read
ing papers this afternoon contained announce.
ments of the marriage of Miss Catherine
Clubs, of this city, and Franklin H~erdyman,'
alias Francis Newman, of New York, also
formerly of Reading. The mere fact of their
having been married would have been moth
Jog unusual had it not been for the part
played by each of the contracting parties in
q matter which kept all Reading agog for
days several years ago. The bride is the
only daughter of a retired merchant of this
city, who has been successful in business and
is reputed to be worth over Sl5O, O0'. The
family live in unpretentious style. the
daughter being the head OF Me houashoh
since the death of the mother. 3fsAis . well,
built woman of the brunette typed EFSsy.twa
years old, and in her time has ha1 ma6s SD
mirers, but refused them all. Herdyman has
been absent from Reading for the
past several years. He is about
the same age as his bride. Several
years ago he committed a youthful
folly. He was accused of assaulting the late
Daniel S. Francis, after ward the editor of the
Spirit Of Berks for whic offense he served
Ave years in the jail of this county. After
his release he disappeated. He cast his for
tunes in Gotham, whsre his friends say he has
been leading q straightforward and up light
life. Several weeks ago he suddenly resp
peared in Reading. Miss Club was an old
acquaintance of his, and it is stated the
two have been in correspondence
while they were separated. ; At
any rate, last Friday evening they were driver
in q closed cab through the snow torn to the
parsonage of the Rev. DR.. McCsuley, wht
made them man and wife. Their marIisg,
just leaked out to-day and caused quite
futter among those who knew them year
ago. Herdyman was congratulated on hi
good luck in having obtained q wealthy wife
He says that he will take her withhim to New
York in a few days.
His bride is best remembered in connection
with an adventure by which her father was {
loser of the amount of Sc, 200 sevsra' years ago
He discovered that non-registed bonds, whicl
were negotiable at any place, we're missing
from ii. safe. He was under t Q impression
that he had been robbed, and offered a rswar'
for them. 1t afterward came nut that Mis-
Club had placed them in tue hands o
n male acquaintance In whom she ha'
the utmost confidence, in orde
to negotiate n small loan to lalp him out
This friend proved recreant to his trust, an,
decamped with the entire amount. Allfurthe
proceeding, were soon dropped. Her frien
died soon after in the Joliet (Ill. penitentiary
His name was John Miller.
All theJe things considered serve to sur
round this marriage with n great deal of re
nance. Her friends in this city refuse to bt
come reconciled to her choice.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
The Storm In Minnesota,

ST. PAUL, December 3l.-The storm which
ragged in Minnesota and Dakota last night
gaze place this morning to clearer, and colder
weather with q high wind. Six TO eight inches
Of snow fell and several night trains were
abandoned. Reports recei we'd from the rail
road officers this evening show clear and cold
weather on all lines of road. Trains on the
Northern Pacific Minneapolis & st. Louis and
Milwaukee & st. Paul are delayed but an
hour or two and an outgoing train on the
Omaha road is blockaded at st. James and a
morning train on the same road is about
twelve hours late. The storm seems to have
b.en the worst in the southern part of the
state,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
A COOKING MAIN.
S., 1000 CHANGED HANDS ON LON ISLAM

$4,000 ON LONG ISLAND.
New YoRK. December 31.-A special train
took $50 Wall street brokers and New York,
Newark and Baltimore sporting men and
prominent officers together with twenty-six
game birds, representing Loag Island and
New Jersey TO a secluded resort o few miles
from Hunters Point. on the Long Island I'll
stakes vera 81, 900 on the main, 800 on each
battle. Each side showed thirteen birds, but
only nine were weighed in aud eight battles
fought. Eight battles settled tho result,
which was a victory for New Jersey on one
b lttl.. Three thousand dollars changed hands
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
The Lower Canada Carnival.

MONTREAL, December3l Owing to a heavy
thaw the work on the ica palace is entirely
suspended. 1t is feared that unless it turns
colder the work done will be to no purpose.
1t is feared that the structure will not be fin
ished in time, but thu architects declare that
the castle can be put up in half the time that
it took last year. The work will be carried
on at night by an electric light. if necessary.
AS for the cordors it can be built in ten days.
1t is understood that the carnival drive will
be restricted to fours, skies, or Fights in hand,
unicorns, tandems and pairs with sleighs,
manned by snow-shoes and tobogans, The
river has fallen two inches and is still falling.
Tbs general opinion, however, is that thu
water will rise again as soon as the cold
weather sets in. The merchants along the
river front and loo ilities continue to remove
their goodsto places of safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01

of the coming c~onclave of the sacred college
on the creation of new cardinals. The recent
death of Cardinal Consolini left thirty-oue
foreign and thirty.two Italian cardinals in
the college. 1t is re ported that the pope is in
favor of creating more foreign cardinals aud
taking the chance of the Pontifical throne go.
leg to some one outside of the Italian cardi.
nails.
FROM THE CONGO COUNTRY.
LONDON, December 3l.-Hsmel, the agent
of the Dutch traders In the Congo territory,
who was arrested by the authorities on the
charge of violating the French territorial
rights, has been relea.e1 and returned to
Congo in a French man-of.war.
NEWS FROM GEN. GORDON.
KoRTr, December 3l.-Advices from
Khartoum to the end of November state
tpat Gen. Gordon had repulsed several minor
attacks, and had food and ammunition f.r
several months. A whale boat, belonging t.
the Nile expedition, capsi2sd ct Dasbeh, and
n major and two men of the Black Watch
regiment were drowned. Camel drivers arc
deserving the expedition in lerse numbers,
being afraid to undertake the march through
che desert.
II NATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHERS CONGRESS-
DUBLIN. December 31.-The national school
teachers congress to-day decided by a large
majority that loyal toasts should be abolished
on the occasion of the annual dinner. A let.
ter was received from Parnell, in which he
said he hoped that during the next session OF
parli ament to obtain for the teachers higher
salaries, better residences and larger pensions
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
New York Hoard of Aldermen.

NEW YoRY, December 31.-At the session
of the board of aldermen tonight Mayor Ed
son sent in ,ths name Of Roland NJ. Sqgires as
nominee for superlntc nj lent of the department
of public wtrk,. xkle board promptly COZ
firmed the nomination bY u unanimous vote.
Alderman Kirk Was absent and Alderman
O'ConEor excused.
NEw YORK, December 81 Squire, the.new
commissioner of pubic works, took the oath
of office tonight. The mayors Off 20 was
filed with poll icians up to 10 o'clock. Then
a collation. was served and the crowd went
away Squirs made o speech in which he
L promised to perform hi' lew duties faithfully.
1 Congressman elect Yiele resigned as park
%commissioner and Mayor Eason nominated
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01

Jesse w. Powers, contractor, In bis stead.
Mnyor Edison notified Police Captain Steers
TO take charge of the books, papers, etc, at
midnight as his THE may or's) term OF office
would ut that hour expire. This notice gave
cortoboration to a rumor that President Kirk,
Of the b ard of aldermen, would assume the
office of acting mayor and appoint tie corpo.
ration counsel before noon when Grace will
become mayor. II is said that Squire and
Mayor E5son had not met in many J ears un.
til a few days ago, when Squire appeared
before the board Of estimate and app .intment
to a,gue the question # the removal Of gar
b,ee. AT this meeiing Squires saluted tie
mayor as an old school friend and old &C
nuhintance was Tenewed.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Anthracite Coal Conferences.

NEW YORK, December 31.-The anthracite
coal conference to-day arrived at q s~atisfac-
tory allotment of tonnage for 1885 upon the
basis of 10000, 600. Percentages range from
800, COO to $3.50, 900 per month. Wistar,. OF
Pennsylvania, favored the propositions, but
faid that he could not formally agree to il
until he consulted the directors of his com
pany. All others present agreed to the ar
rangement.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
The Mountain Snow Storm,

DENVER, December 30.-The weather re-
port from the mountains shows that the snow
storm has entirely subsidized but that it is in
tensely cold. In many places the thermome-
ter is "a below, and growing colder. Marsh, al
Pass is still open. Salt Lake trains are maxi
ing schedule time. The blockade on the high
line to lie adville has bsen raised and no very
serious inconv snisnce has any VIII ire result I'D
from the recsnt storms. An unimportant
blockade is still reported on the COnejose and
Blair river but it is expects ID that two days of
fair weather will put every road in the stats
In full operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
LATEST NEWS.
Collision On ThG Savannah, Florida 4
Western R. R, s
A Terrible Fire Plays Havoc At
Evansville, Indiana.
Sam Randall Junketing With The
Nashvillians.
Receiver Appointed On The L. Z
& st, Louis Air Line.
Three Children Die For Want Oh
Care
In Williams's Fanatical Faith
and Prayer Cure Asylum.
The Coroner's Inquest Recommends
the Law to CloseI
at Once.
In Williams's Fanatioal Faitl
and Prayer Cure Asylum.
COLLISION

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, December 31.-The
7;40 west bound train on the Savannah,
Florida and Western railroad collided with
the incoming train twelve miles from this city,
causing a serious wreck. Baggsgemaster
Terry, of the outbound train, and two
colored men were seriously injured. The
Clara Morris troupe were on their way to
Pensacola. but none of them were hurt. A
special train brought the men back to the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Sale of the New York "Star,"

NEw YORK, December 29.-The Star news
paper was sold to-day and will be transferred
to it's new owners on Thur day, the first day
capitalists, represented by w. II. England,
secured the property, and the price paid is be-
tween $27b,000 and $500, 900. The circum-
stances which led to the sale may be briefly
stated. The late Commissioner Nichols had
several shares of stock in the paper, and WAS
vice-president of the corporation. His death
a few weeks ago necessitated the sale Of the
stock and before it could be bought i'll by the
company.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
The Public Debt.

WASHINGTON, December 3l.-1ti is estimated
there has been d decrease of nearly $500 900 in
the public debt during December. The re-
ceipts nave been light and the disbursements
heavier than usual. Payments, on account OF
the pension, amounts to IS DOC, 900. The
treasury to-day mailed checks in payment CT
the interest due January LIST on government
securities at 81 900, G13.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
The Iowa Blizzard.

Sioux CRY, December 31.--The blizzard
which prevailed in this section yesterday and
last night passed over to-day and was sue
ceeded by severe cold, the Thermometer indi-
eating Is below at z p. m. Railroads were
badly blocked except the Sioux City a. Paci-
fc, but are being rapidly opened and trains
are expected in on all lines to-night and to.
morrow. The snow is packed 70 hard that
there will be no more drifting of rs snow ON
the ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
ChicagoMan Robbed in Alabama.

B~IRM1NGHAM, Ala December 3l.-W. T,
Martin, from Chicago, who has been here
nearly a month prospecting, had his pockets
cut while asleep and nearly 81, 100 taken. An
itinerant patent medicine man, J. Fl. Cooper,
who dranl, with Martin all day yesterday, was
arrested while preparing to take theitrain this
morning and searched. Money almost to the
amount wanted, and answering Martini de-
scription, was found on his person.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Terrihle Fire nt EuansyilIe.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, December 31.-The FIRE
totally destroyed Miller Bro. g dry good house.
The total loss of stock, s1sO,OOO to $500, 900;
the buildings, $1,000 total insurance, $685.
600; $1,000 on stock and 50, 900 on the build.
ing. Chas. f. Schmidt, music dealer next
door, total loss, $4,000; insurance, $500.
Geo. Sonntagg & Co., hardware dealerp, loss
by fire and water, about $4,000 on stock Of
about $780, 01; insurance, 1893, 1850. @. O.
Tenny, hat and fur dealer, loss, $40, 000; in
surance, Sc, 000.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
The Gallagher MIDDLE.

CHIoAGo,l December3l 1.-The charges against
VIM j. Gallagher, the alleged participant in
the fifteenth ward frauds at the election, were
sioner on motion of the district attorney. He
was immediately rs-srrestsd on a bench wtr-
rant and taken before court, giving bailfor his
appearance next Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Ipswich, Dakota, in Asnes.

IPSWICH, Dakota, December S1.-A fire
started in the Mcnamara building and before
it stopped burned that structure and four
others. Parsons g. Bates loss is IS, 000, Cox
Brothers, $1l,500; J.iJ. Stacker, So, 800, and
fourteen other Arms and individuals aud firms
lose $3.50. Total insurance, 81, 800.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
A Colony From FInnIand.

PORTLAND, Me-, December Sl,-Rev. f. G.
Nikaraer, Finnish priest of tho Reformed
church, arrived here on the Polynesian yester,
day, tho object Of his whit is to establish q
colony of 5000 Firms in Michigan. He is ac,
companied by anadvance guard of sturdy men
and women. 30
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
chesapeake Bay in a Fog.

BALTIMORE, December S1.-The Chesapeake
bay is again enyeloped in a fog to-day, and 80
completely that there were but two arriy ais,
and of the smaller class of v~essels. The fog
lifted about / o'clock, when Quite o number
of steamers startsd down the river, but in an
hour thu atmosphere became 80 dopse that a
vessel could not be discerned at u distance of
800 feet. Nothing whatever isgnsArd at the
maritime exchange from Cape Henry or the
eastern side of the lower bay.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
NIontana's Governor En- Route.

PouGHKEEpsIE, N. Y, December BIB
Plat Carpenter, governor of Montana, lefI
for Helena tonight. A humble of represen
tasives of all parties babe him adieu.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Going Go the BIuffs.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, December 81. The of
ficers of the Union Pacific have determined to
remove all their Interests from Omaha to
Council Bluffs at once. To this end they
have ordered construction yards, round-houses
and shops for accommodation of their bust
will bling many hundred operatives to this
| citv. -a n Iat4ra-
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01

Diphthefia has made its appearance in Full
lerton andshas saddened the holidays for many
happy homes in that beautiful ebraska town,
The village council was petitioned to, at once,
appoint q board of health and investigate
the cause and adopt measures for relief.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Meaford, ont. Inundaeo

MEAFoHD, Ont, December 3I.-1rain's mill
dam gave way this morning. TE immense
body Of water rushing down the taln street
of the town In a few hours, the lidge gave
way. II. Abbott's dkti1ng2sueSA buildings
] were swept away What wHs yestsrday a Gne
street rs to-dayshe bed Of the river. The
water is still Tisig.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
AMERICANS IMPRISONED.

NO CHARGES AGAINST THEM BY THE II
TIES.
SAN Francisco, December 31.-The Tomb
stone Epitaph telegraphs that the Americans
arrested by the Mexicans at Cuitaca, Sonora,
about a month ago, ara still held prisoners at
Magdalens, where they would be suffering for
the necessities of life were 1t not for the help
furnished them by friends on this side of the
line. No charges have been made against
them. The governor of Sonora promised their
release by Christmas day, but failed
to redeem his promise. The people
of Tombstone are indignant and forwarded the
following dispatches to-day: &c the presi.
dent, Washington, d. CIV. d. Fleming,
Gee. A. Walls, Stephen Hinclle, Thos. White,
Frank Miller and two Others, names unknown,
American citizens of this place, are i%ncarcer.
ated in prison at Msgdalena, Sonora, by the
Mexican authorities, who have made nc
charges against them. Their case appeals fol-
an immediate action on the part of the gen
eIal government, our efforts and those of the
United states consuls at Guaymas and No
| gales
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Gift Boot Store Keeper Run In.

NEWARK, N. j., December 3l,-ohicers
made a raid tonight on a gift boot store on
Broad street and arrested the proprietor, Al
bert White and his feminine clerks for the
violation Of the law in regard TO lotteries.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
The Prohibitionists' national Con-
yentioD,

CHICAGO, December 3l.-A meeting of the
national prohibition party and a conference of
the leading workers, will be held in New
York January Z, at 10 a. M. The headquar-
tiers will be the Murray Hill hotel. The
meeting will be at the Rev. Stephen Merritt's
church.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01

assorted light sold around about 81 25G 4.3o,
and far to good, S4.150f4,20, and light S4.0O
@4l0, with pigs at SS.75@S 90; packing and
shipping, 300 to 375 lbs., S4.25@4.50; light,
l60 to 210 lbs, $40 a4.35,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Three Ohlidren prowned,

TORONTO, Ont, December 3L.-While six
children were playing on the bay this after
Moor the ice broke and three drowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
.RACKEr.
RECEIVER APPOINTED ON THE LOUISVILLE

KEOElVEH APPOINTED ON THE Lo~UIsVILLE, nv
ANsvILLE g. ST. LOUIS AIR LINE.
Tor1svtr1r December M-Goores,rsE
" s'asa.'
of the Louisville, Evansville & st. Louis Air
Line. received official notification this morn
,nr .bat ~ ct. 80 +hat ro.a had ~.
ins WA. ~ ah"l' u 'nA. fo"u n"u oeen
placed in the hands OF a receiver. MIR. Evans
has been appointed to assume the trust. The
change was not unexpected, indeed. az ru.
mors to such an effect have been aioat for
some time and, although stoutly denied by the
tion to know. have frsonentiy intimated that
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
Tho Syracuse ~BustedBankers

SYRACUSE, NY, December31. The SEIZED
ulo of We'tcott 4 Co.. bankers. WHO failed
show assets, $4,000. Llabiliti ss Sl2o, OC0.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
A NuMRER or sprcULAToRs

were after it. John r. Mclean, proprietor
of the Cincinnati Enquirer, came on to New
York and conceived the plan of purchasing
the paper entire and contesting the claim OF
greatAnd only organ. Mclean cast about
and made Hon. John Kelly, one of the heaviest
stockholders of the Star, an offer for his inter
est. Mr.. Kelly's stock and the Nichols
stock comprised oue-half the property. Nc
Leans bid was too low by $50, 900, and after
paying a visit to Cleveland he returned to the
rural secluslon of Cincinnati. His inquiries
in NEWSPAPER circles put
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01
THE TEMPORAL POWER LEAGUE.

LONDON, December 3l.-The Journal, of
Rome, announces the formation of the Fem
poral Power league" to establish committees
throughout the world, with the object of ad-
vocatng in the press and from the pulpit q
platform for the restoration of the temporal
power and domains of the pope. The Italian
cardinals of this sacred college have been &C.
cupied in q private discussion as to the result
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01

SUOCh CO1lpIlbSu out1ltl III pIOD5Eby VIZ
Leans bid was too low by $780, O0, and after
paying a visit to Cleveland he returned to the
rural secluslon of Cincinnati. His inquiries
in newspaper circles put
OTHER woULD-BE
in the field, and the sale was the result. w.
II. England is O son of Isaac w. England,
publisher of the Sun. 1t Is his intention to
print a democratic newspaper, independent of
all halls and factions.
The Star is seventeen years old. 1t was
started in opposition to the Sun and in
Joe Howard, jr., the man who some years ago
figured as . correspondent. and who is at the
present tune - Ftr =" ter, ss,4
PRACTICALLY WRECKED IT.
The paper changed hands seven times between
1874 and 1877, when John Kelly bought into
it and it bscame Tammany's organ. Apart
from the Sun and Tribune the Star is the only
paper in New York that has not sunk from
So 1000 to $500, GOO the present year. Itabout
met expenses.
Rumor has it tonight that there will be
BIG NEWSPAPER FAILURE
here before the end OF the week. The World
Is the only paper of any consequence in the
city which is regarded as being shaky. 1t is
said that Pulitzer not only bought the World
on time, but that in order to run 1.-THE has been
| obliged to use every nickel of his Post-Dis-
patch profits.
- The REDUCTION TO-DAY
| of James Gordon Benefits Evening Telegram
from two cents to one cent q copy is expected
to kill the Mail and Express and seriously
cripple tho Evening News, ex-Congressman
Ben Woods paper, in which three fortunes
have been made. q =
of 5 per cent. All the earnings above this
figure 60 into hesurplus fund. The coming
year promises to be the most e~ventful in the
history Of New York journalism and severa
iconsolida atoms or suspensions are expected.
The Dial, an evening paper run by q few
Wall street curbstone brokers, will be sold out
by the sheriff On Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-01

Were active, strong aud higher all around.
Common and rough packers sold around about
81 10@4.15 q, and good mixed, 81 25@43O. with
best heavy at "a. 40g4.5o. Fancy aud closely
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1slentrimaI.
:GZ : 7: MA :

j. NJ. ELLIS, Atlanta, Ca, writes: 81 have
had a severe form of Eczema ten gears, and
have failed to secure relief from various doc
tors, and about $40 bottles Of a noted blood
remedy. 1t was pronounced incurable, but
the use Of Il. B. b has effected cure, and
refer to DR.. d. o.C. HeerY, DR.. F. f, Taber,
Atlanta"
Mr.. Il. p. Dodge, Yard Master of Ga. Il. r.,
Atlanta, writes; "For seven years my wife
has been a great sufferer from Catarrh, which
resisted the treatment of physicians and the
use of all patent remedies, until she used b.
B. b. A few bottles of this truly wonderful
blood medicine effected cure, and cheer
fully recommend it as a quick and magical
blood purifier" Sold by all druggists at 81 90,
or six for IS 90. Expressed on receipt Of price.
BLOOD BALM CO.. Atlanta, Ga.
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PINK E.Y .. i.
4 Remarkable Cure of a Horse.

In the fan of 1883 / had valuable horse
taken with the Plnkeye, resulting IN blood
poison. After nine months of doctoring with
all the remedies to be found in horse books, /
despaired of a cure. His right hind leg was
as large as a mans body, and had on it over
forty running sores He was a most pitiable
looking object. At last | thought of Swifts
Specific, aud commenced TO use IL, | used If
teen bottles In August last all symptoms Of
the disease disappeared. There have been no
signs of "A return, and the horse has done a
mules work on my farm ever since.
JAS. l.. FLEMING, Augusta, Ga.
January 9, 1885.
Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable. Urea
tise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, ATTAIN
Ia, Ca, or 1850 W. 2Sd ST., n. Y.
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COMMISSIONERS.

Incorporated in 1865 for % years by the Leg
stature for educational and charitable pur-
poses-with capital Of 81 ,000, 000-to which a
reserve fund of over $550,00O has since been
added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its fran
cnise was made part of the present State
Constitution, adopted Dec. 2. A. ID. 1879.
The only Lottery ever voted on and Endorsed
by the people of any State.
IL Heber scdles D0StDOnes.
It's GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS take
place monthly.
FORTUNE. - Fifth Grand Drawing. Glass
=, in the ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW or
LEANS, TUESDAY, MAY II, lSs6-lsOth
Monthly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE s75, 900.
100000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each. Frac.
lions in fiiths ia proportion.