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Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
BEATEN OUT OF A BEER BILL.
An Omaha Man Loses a Suit Against
an Iowa SalOOnist.

CARROLL, Ia, Sept 2l.-tSpecial to THE
BEE. In the Carroll district court here be-
fore Judge Macomber Il. II. Grote of Omaha,
formerly Of Dcs Moines, sued j. d. Schmidt
for the sum of $3.50, this being the balance
due for Milwaukee beer which Schmidt had
bought of Grote in 1885. Schmidt defended
on the ground that the beer was sold in vio-
lation of the prohibtory law and asked iudg-
ment for the money paid on the beer bill.
Grote failing to show Il permit from the
board of supervisors, the judge or
dered n verdict for Schmidt for
the money paid, amounting to
ST42.50 During the trial Grote's attorneys
offered an amendment, setting up the "orig-
inal package" defence, claiming that the
beer was sold Schmidt in the same packages
in which it was shipped from Milwaukee, but
the court refused to grant the amendment on
the ground that having alleged in his petition
that he sold the beer under his permit he
could not change his ground of action by the
amendment without abandoning the claim
that the sale was legal under the permit,
which he refused to do. The case has ex-
cited considerable comment. Grotc will APP
neal
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A Big Deal at Kearney.

KEARNEY, Neb., Sept. 2l.-lSpecial to THE
BEE. ]-One of the largest, if not the largest,
real estate deals ever made in the state of
Nebraska has just been consummated in Kear-
ney. Last Saturday two car loads of capi-
talists arrived at this city, and left at noon
Wednesday. While here they looked over
the city and examined the water power.
The result was the formation of the George
w. Frank Improvement company, with cap
ital Of S3,000,000, all of which was paid up in
full, and invested in Kearney real estate
The purchase includes the Kearney canal,
and the electric light franchise OF the kear-
ney Electric Light and Power company. The
gentlemen who form the company were
from Boston, Hartford, New Haven, and
other New England cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A SNlELTERS' MEETING.
Colorado Operators Say Omaha and
Kansas City Are Favored.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 2l.-[Special Tele-
gramto The BEE. There will be a meeting
in this city on the 25th inst. of considerable
interest to the Colorado smclter operators.
Some time ago the Is. & NJ. railroad reduced
the tariff on Colorado ores from s. to 81 per
ton. The smelter men objected to this re-
duction on the ground that it did not apply
also to bullion shipments. They claimed that
IL gave the buyers at Omaha and Kansas
City an advantage over the Colorado buyers
and have been making vigorous protests. In
consequence of this mutual agreement be-
tween representatives Of Colorado and east
ern roads has been consummated for a meet
ing to be held at the Windsor hotel on the
25th inst. The Colorado smelter men have
organized fight against the reduction and
will appear before tue railroad officials to
protest against it.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22

Sandefeld, Dodge; Eli William Ruby, Hill
ton; William Sexton, North Bend; Joseph E.
Young, Shelton.
Iowa pensions Original invalids Michael
Corcoran (deceased) Mason City; Henry
Rhodes, Manly; Henry Gallbaugh, Atlantic.
lncrease-Gcorge II. Lane Columbus juno
ton; Edward Easton, West Union; John II.
Haight, Usage; William II. Nycum, Algoua;
Samuel PEABODY, Burlington: Elbridge G..
Chandler, Cambridge; Walter b. Stone,
George b. Haner, Waverlv Patrick Boans,
Waukon; Lore Afford, Waterloo; Henry
Ireland Charles City; John A. Sanborn,
Cherokee; John Q. Ashford, Lehigh; Chris
topher Warren, KeosauQua; Milton Camp,
Hesper; John n. Coulter, Gli3den. Reissue
Michael Ratican, Council Bluffs; John
Bel, Charlton.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Buffalo Cuunty's Fair.

KEARNEY, Neb., Sept. 21.-[Special to THE
BEE. The second day of the Buffalo county
fair found the grand stand and quarter
stretch a crowded mass of humanity, while
the field was filled with carriages. The en-
tries in the speed ring were numerous and
the races gave satisfaction to all. Three
wagon loads of girls from the reform school,
all dressed in white and marching by twos,
enliveued the scene. Floral hall is filed
with exhibits from the county, all of which
have been arranged in tasteful manner.
The fair throughout is the best ever given in
the county and too much credit cannot be
given to C. II, Cutting, the secretary for
the elegant display and the excel ent ar
rangements of Witnessing them.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The TranscOntineut Rates.

CHICAGO, Sept 2l.-Chairman Midgley is
authority for the statement that all difficult
ties attending transcontineutal rates will be
removed tomorrow. Chairman Leeds noti-
fled him to prepare a list of commodities on
which lower rates were wanted by Chicago
shippers, and that any request made by him
or by any line in the Western Railway asso-
citation would be honored and new rates
made accordingly. A list of about sixty
articles was prepared and sent to Mr.. Leeds
to-day, and the expectation is that tomorrow
the new rates will be issued. 1t is said that
the list will include practically all articles
manufactured here, regarding which there
has been SO much agitation.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A DOUBLE POISONING.
The Swift and Merited Punishment of
Heartless Wife.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. 2l.-A horrible case
of poisoning is reported On the shores of
Lake Temiscaminque. For some time past
Mrs Boivirs has been anxious to get rid of
her husband, and an opportunity occurred
last Sunday, when he complained of feel
ing unwell. His wife suggested a dose
of epson salts, but instead prepared u
dose of strychnine. The husband was
suspicious of the mixture and refused to take
it. To satisfy his scruples the woman took a
spoonful herself. This induced the husband
to take full dose, but the woman mscalcu-
lated the strength Of the poison, thinking,
doubtless, that a spoonful would not hurt her.
A man named Greiner called in shortly after
and found the woman's muscles twitching
from the effects of the poison and her hus-
band in convulsions. The woman explained
what was the matter and Grciner went for
assistance, but whan it arrived both were
dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A Woman's financial Ability.

DOVER, N. H., Sept. 2l.-[Special Tele
gram to The BEE. The directors of the
Dover horse railroad, of which Mrs. E. II. G.
Dow was elected president January 81, 1SSS,
have declared 90 per cent dividend on the
basis of what the syndicate offered for the
stock about year ago. Although the road
was in debt when she took the management,
old debts have been paid off and this divi
dend declared from the earnings of the road,
leaving a surplus in the treasury The citi-
zens OF Dover, many Of whom are stockhold
ers in this road, feel that to take a non-divi-
dend road and bring it up as she has done,
speaks well for her financial ability. The
stock before she took control was purchased
as low as s. and 81 per share, and lately 500
per share has been refused for it.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A Trifie Premature.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neo., Sept 2l.-[Speclal
to The BEE. The announcement in THE
BEE few days ago to the effect that GAM
g. Erbackcr, of this city, were fined $50 for
violating the Sunday liquor law, was little
premature owing to misunderstanding.
The plea of not guilty was entered and their
trial set for this afternoon. The police, how
ever, say they have positive proof Of re-
peated violation of the law, aud an effort
will also be made by the temperance people
TO have the firms license revoked
While Ganz has figured in police court on
graver charges, he has not been up before on
the present charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The Boone County Fair.

ALBION, Neb., Sept. 2l.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. THE Boone county fair
which closed to-day, was the most successful
ever held here. The display of farm pro-
ducts was especially fine and was a reveia-
tion to those who never before knew what
the west is capable of producing.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
No Infected Cattle at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept. 21-Health Inspector Rand,
of the stock yards, was asked to-day about
the report of vlrulent Texas cattle fever at
Mount Vernon, and of the shipment to Chi
cago of two car loads of infected cattle. He
said that he had been notified of the ship
ment of cattle TO Chicago, and had been on
the lookout for it, but no such cattle had ar
rived and it appeared as if the shippers at
Mount Vernon had given out false report
of the Shipment to Chicago for the purpose
of concealing the real destination of the DIS
eased cattle.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
a Harrison and Morton Rally,

HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 21,-[ Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The opening rally of the
campaign by the Hastings Harrison and
Morton club was held here tonight and was
a splendid success. A torch light procession
paraded the streets with Islands of music.
Speeches were delivered at the opera house
by Messrs. Hartigan and Bailey of this CITY,
Much enthusiasm was manifested.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Custer County District Court.

BROKEN Bow Neb., Sept 2l.-[Special to
THE BEE. Judge Norvillc, of Seward, is
presiding at the term of the district court
now in session here. There are over one
hundred and fifty civil cases on the docket,
besides several minor criminal matters.
George Hess. convicted of rape, was SEN
fenced to the penitentary for two years.
Lille Curry, convicted of petit larceny, was
sentenced 10 the county Jail for two months.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
BEHIND THE BARSONCE MORE
johnson the Fugitive is Captured
Among the Sandhills.
THEY ROBBED THEIR NElGHsoRs
Two Farm Hands Embark in an En-
tcrprise Which Lands Them
in JaiI-Various County
Fairs-State News.


JonNsTowN, Neb., Sept. IL Special Tel
egram to THE BEE. l-Robinson, the Shell
don murderer who broke jail at Valentine
last Monday night, was captured three
miles east of here to-day by Constable Tom
Harrod and j. NJ. Holden. Robinson has
been hiding among the sand hills ever since
breaking Jail, and has made but little effort
to get away. He was brought to town and
will be kept here until morning, when he
will be taken to Valentine.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Custer COunty's Fair.

BROKEN Bow, Neb. Sept. 2l.-- Special to
THE BEE. Great preparations are beng
made for big display at our coming county
fair the first week in October. The fact that
Custer county was awarded the first premium
at the recent state fair has stimulated their
efforts to make their home fair grand sue
cess Among the attractions will be $500
purse for free.for-all trotting race, which
is expected to attract some good horses.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Trunk Line Matters.

New YORK, Sept. 2l..The trunk line rail-
road presidents held meeting at Com
missioner Fink's Office to-day. The question
of west bound freight rates was discussed
and finally referred to the executive COM
mittee for action. East bound rates, about
which western people were anxious to have
an understanding were not settled 1t was
thought best to allow the central traffic as
sociation to decide that question at it's coming
meeting here on Wednesday, September 26.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Robbed Their Neichbors,

ALBION, Neb.. Sept. 21.- Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Yesterday two farm
hands named John Harman and William
Bennett, living near st. Edwards, took ad
vantage of their neighbors' absence at the
far and stole team and wagon from Will
lam O'Donnell and nine hogs from ID. A.
Shelter. They drove them to Lindsay, sold
the hogs and then became intoxicated. A
telegram sent out this morning effected their
capture and they are now lodged in the Jail
here,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The Railroad Strike Ended.

CHICAGO, Sept 2l.--The strike of trainmen
on the Chicago division of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, was of short duration. All the
trains commenced running again to-day, and
it would appear that, contrary to first re-
ports, the majority were never stopped. AS
soon as the overtime grievance was pre-
sented to General Manager Jeffreys the men
were promised a remedy and they resumed
work at once. The overtime duty to which
they had been subjected appears TO have
been due to blockaded yards here, caused by
a great influx of freight.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The Methodists Mt Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb., Sept. 2l.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. There was a large at
tendance at the Methodist conference to-day.
The class applying for admission to the con-
ference was addressed by Bishop Foss this
forenoon. The day was mostly taken up
with committee work. The Women's Mis-
sionary society held session this afternoon.
Tomorrow night an educational meeting
will be held addressed by Chancellor Creigh-
ton, DIR. Frye, editor of the st. Louis Chris
tian Advocate, and Others
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A Prohibition Rally.

SEWARD, Neb., Sept. 21.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. E.l-George Scott q prohibi-
tion candidate for congress, spoke tonight
at the opera house to fair audience. His
address consisted mainly OF a TRADE against
the republicans and protection.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
GONE TO JOIN WILBANKs.
Official Decapitation of Chicago's
pOStmaSter-His SucceSSOr.


CHICAGO, Sept. 21.-TSpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. Never in the history of the Chi
cago postoficc has there been such shaking
up and rafting of dry bones as to-day.
During the afternoon General w. G. New
berry, a well known democratic politician,
and head of the Iroquois club, received noti-
fcation that he had been appointed post
master, vice S. Corning Judd. Was it re-
moval or a resignation 1t is impossible to
determine, except that Mr.. Judd as late as
this evening said to reporter that the
rumor was a lie. He denied III the most en-
phatic language that he had either been re-
moved or had resigned. Colonel Rea, the
assistant postmaster, was equally reticent
concerning the removal of his chief de-
claring that he knew nothing about
it. He said, however, that there was
list OF reno removals u,,, and transfers
When it was finally read the head of Frank
Il. Kennedy, assistant under Mr. Wilbanks,
was found to be in the official basket. 1t will
be interesting for Mr.. Kennedy to learn
whether his removal for cause" was made
prior or subsequently to the time when his
chiefs head adorned the basket of Postmas-
ter General Dickinson. The other changes
were all minor officials, but there were a
great many of them.
Friends Of General Newberry, who say
there is no mistake about his appointment,
are Of the opinion that Mr.. Judd did very
singular thing in making so many changes
when his official career was so near close.
Ex-Superintendent of Mails Wilbanks'
friends thlnk that the taking of judas scalp
is victory for him. Wilbanks himself
smiled when spoken to on the subject this
evening and said:
"The appointment is good one. New
berry is a man who has some executive abil-
ity. Judd never had enough to command
1900 men. l don't know that it will effect
my position any. l am waiting patiently"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Activity IN Politics.

BROKEN Bow, Neb., Sept. 2l.-[Special to
THE BEE. Tho political pot is beng kept
up to the boiling point. The republican
central committee have arrangements for
speeches nearly every night in some portion
of the county. Custer county will roll up
larger republican majority than ever before
in her history.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The Weather Indications.

Nebraska Slightly warmer, fair weather,
easterly to sontherly winds.
Iowa: Rain in the southeast portion, and
fair weather in the northern portion, slightly
warmer sasterly TO southerly winds.
Daaota Warmer, fair weather, soptherly
winds shifting to westerly. followed Satur-
day light by colder weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Volcanic Eruptions at StromboIi.

LONDON, Sept. 2l.-The volcano on the is
land of Stromboli is in state of active erup-
ton. Steamers passing the island report
that instead of the usual thin vapor which
arises from the crater there is a constant
volume of flame. The deck of the steamer
Duchess, of Sutherland, while passing the
island on her way TO Naples was covered
with ashes. Clouds of dust surround the
mountain for ten miles.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Storms in the Bahamas.

NASSAU, Bahama Islands, Sept. 2l.-A Sc
we're hurricane passed over several OF these
islands on September and 3. At Ragged
island eighteen houses were totally de-
stroyed, twelve others nearly so, and scores
were more or less injured. All the sponging,
fishing and trading schooncrs belonging to
the island were either bilged or driven high
on shore. The water rose over four feet
above the average spring tides, washing
away great piles of salt, aggregating over
sixty thousand bushels.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A Mexican Journalist Shot.

City OF MEXICO, Sept. 21.-Advices from
Mier on the Rio Granie, state that Deputy
Sheriff Sibre of Rio Grande City, while in
Mier, deliberately shot a Mexican journalist
named Calitero Course, inficting mortal
wounds. Some time ago Sibre killed Abra-
ham Roserdez in the same manner and on
the same spot.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Ad.judged Insane.

SEWARD, Neb., Sept. 21.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. doctor James M. Bar
rows, veterinary surgeon, has been examined
by the board of insanity and adiudged in
sane. He shot at a neghbor and threatened
the lives of numerous citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A Painters Suicide.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Sept. 2l.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE.l-Charles f. Perkins, a
painter committed suicide early this morn
ing by taking a dose of morphine. He was
considered one of the finest grainers in the
city, always had plenty of work and lived
happily with his family. No cause can be
assigned for the suicide other than an imag-
innry trOuble
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The Burt Cuunty Fair.

OAKLAND, Neb., Sept. 2l.-[Special to The
BEE. The Burt county fair closed to-day.
Yesterday there was the largest attendance
at any fair ever held IN Burt county. Judge
M. II. Hopewell, of Tekamah, delivered the
annual address. The display of farm pro-
ducts was not as large as last year. This is
especially true of grain. The display of
stock is large,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Maneuvers at Camp Brooke.

KEAREEY, Neb., Sept 2l.- SPECIAL to THE
BEE. Camp Brooke witnessed one of the
finest brigade skirmishes yesterday that has
been held since the camp was formed. 1t
was under the command of General Whea-
ton and participated in by all the troops
present. At the close of the drill the G. A.
II. was assigned the post of honor and the
mount was held at / p. m., and was q most
interesting sight. Outpost duty was carried
on as usual, under command of Captain
Green, Seventeenth infantry.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York-The Brittanic and City OF
Berlin.
At Liverpool-The Trave from Bremen.
At Bristol The Jersey City from New
York.
At London-Thc Gaditano from New York.
At Baltmore-'rhe Peruvian from Liver.
pool the Maine from London.
AT Queenstown-The Bothnia from New
York; the Lord Give from Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Crawford For Senator.

OAKLAND Neb., Sept. 21.-[Special to THE
BEE. The democratic state senatorial con-
vention for the Seventh district met here
yesterday. Hon. j. G. Crawford, of West
Point, received the nomination for senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
New Iowa POstmasters,.

WAsnINGroS, Sept. 2l.-[Special Tee-
gram to The BEE. The following Iowa
posrmastcrs were appointed to-day: George
II. Howard, Genoa Bluff, Iowa county, vice
George h. Fuller deceased: A. NJ. Rum
bach, Mount Pleasant, Hardin county, vice
Thomas Cosgroye resigned,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
sentenced for Train Wrecking.

Iowa CITY, Ia, Sept. 21.-Judge Farall
has sentenced William Orcutt to ten years
in the penitentiary for attempting to wreck
trains for purposes of robbery. The trains
were on the Chicago, Rock Island u Pacific
road and the attempted wrecking occurred
near this city q year ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22

DEs MONIES, Ia, Sept. 2l.--[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. The deputy sheriff of
Dallas county was in town to-day serving
papers on ID. w. Hayes, of this city, who
owns a drug store at Perry, in that county
The sheriff has just seized over four hundred
packages of liquors, which were shipped to
that drug store the night before the recent
democratic barbecue at Perry.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Preparing For a Grand Rally.

AINswoRTH, Neb., Sept. 2l.--[Special to
THE BEE. The republicans have planned
for grand rally to take place in the Osborn
opera house at this place on the Goth inst.
+. Winter and M. b. Malloy, of Long Pine,
Hon. f. M. Love, c. b. Boyd, H. o. Paine
and p. ID. McAndrew, of Alnsworth, are all
billed to eXpound their views on the tariff
question and other issues of the day. A
Harrison and Morton pole will be raised.
Sutton's silver cornet band and the Aims
worth Glee club have been engaged to
furnish music for the occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
A Southern Cyclone.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sept. 2l.-A small cy-
clone passed over Mammoth Springs Fulton
county, to-day at noon. Seven houses were
wrecked, trees blown down, and the corn
crop is said TO be ruined Several people
were injured, but no one is reported killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Has a Bad Record.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 2l.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Wv. II. Furbush, who
headed the colored delegation which called
on Thurman yesterday is well known here
He killed n man in 1888 and has an extremely
bad record.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
OMAHA, SATURDAY. MORNING. SEPTEMBER D.

kept away from the Judges. The whole
newspaper fraternity of this city was
treated in a most insolent manner by
him and they could not get reliable reports
of the races. A loud dispute arose be-
tween the starter and owners of horses, and
the latter were fined 500 each by him.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Chairman BIanchard's Report.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2l.-Ihe methods by which,
in the opinion of Chairman Blanchard of the
Central Traffic association. the railways may
make u division of business between them
selves. Notwithstanding the interstate COM
merce law, will be published at length to-
morrow The subject is explained in Blanch-
ards written recommendations to the com
mittee on revision OF the Central Traffic as
sociatiOn,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22

NELSON, Neb., Sept. 2l.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The Nuckolls county
fair was in full blast to-day. The weather
was lovely, the exhibits fine and the attend
ance large. Several fine horses are on ex-
hibtion, notably Bob Sprague, ir., and Pc
Ora
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The Texas RepubIican..

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 2l.--A special from Fort
Worth to-day says that at o'clock this
afternoon the Texas republican state con.
vention, in session there, is fighting over a
proposition to not nominate state ticket.
Much acrimonious debate was indulged iu.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Grover Given the Chinese Bill.

WAsuINGToN, Sept. 2l.-Representative
kilgore, acting chairman of the house COM
mittee on enrolled bills, called upon the pres
ident this morning and delivered to him the
Chinese exclusion bill
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Six Factories Burned.

PARIS, Sept. 2l.-An explosion occurred IN
the Melinte factory of Stomcr, which carried
mass of burning debris 100 yards Before
the flames were subdued six factories and
two houses were burned.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Trouble With a Starter.

KEARSEr, Neb., Sept. 2l.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE,l-W. H. Barstow, Of
Crete, who is employed by the fair as
sociation as starter for the races, ruled
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
The Ind,anapoIis journal "squared."

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21.-The trouble which
has existed between the Typographical union
and the Journal Publishing company was
settled tonight. Colonel John G. New met
a delegation of the union, and an amicable
adjustment Of the troubles was arrived at.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Judd Follows Wiibanks.

WAsHiNGToN, Sept. 2l.--General Walter C.
Newbury uas been appointed postmaster at
Chicago, vice S. G. judd, resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-09-22
Rnbhal m Pav Tar

BUFFALO, Sept 2l.-Last night thieves
entered pay car on the Lake Shore road in
the outskirts Of this city ana administered
ether to the occupants and escaped with
$40, 900.