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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-05

at the university. Having heard that the
young man was gifted with most extraor-
binary memory, so that he could retain and
repeat as many as $4,000 words, which would
be read over by him once only, Maretus and
some distinguished friends asked if he would
allow them to test the accuracy of what re-
port had stated. He willingly consented,
and there were read over an almost inter-
minable list of words strung together with
out any consecutive meaning, in every vari-
ETY. of language, even many of them mere
gibberish.
So long was the list, which was written
down in order to give precision to the test,
that the audience was fairly tired out the
only fresh one being the young Corsican HIM
self, who stood all the while with his atten-
ton deeply fixed and his eyes cast down upon
the ground. When it was time he looked up
cheerfully and repeated the whole uninter-
esting catalogue of words without single
fault Then to show how carefully he re-
tanned every word, he went through the list
backward, then taking every alternate word,
first, third, fifth, etc, till he quite tired out
ana perfectly satisfied Marcus that he was
the most extraordinary man he had met in
all his travels The young man added that
he would be ready in years time to repeat
the task. OF course it is impossible now to
verify this fact, but Sir William Hamilton
considered it true beyond question and did
not hesitate to say so in his lectures on met
aphysics before the University of Edinburgh.
C W. MaTtindale in London Public
Opinion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-05

too far to one Size. After Growing fierce1y
and looking around uneasily for a few mo-
ments he returned to the train of corn and
almost Instantly saw the strange cock nearer
than before. More stealthy approach, an
other failure to keep sight Of the foe and
greater excitement, and a third time he
began to eat, only to be startled by the hos
tile presence nearer than ever.
At last he worked right up to the glass and
braced himself for the shock of combat, the
counterfeit, of course, following his every
movement with ominous celebrity There
was one fierce peck at the angry head in the
glass, and then crash, as our Infatuated
champion hurled himself against his like
ness, breaking the glass into hundred frag-
ments The mingling Of astonishment, rage
and triumph in this birds appearance, as he
whirled about, startled at the cracking noise,
and bewilderei by the total disappearance
of his enemy, was comical to behold. Then
he rushed around behind the big pear tree,
evidently thinking that the cowardly
stranger might be hidden there. Not find
ing him, the victor strutted about, too ex-
cited to eat, and crowed long and loud over
his unprecedented triumph. Karr
in Popular Science Monthly.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-05
TERRIBLE FOREwARNINGs.

Cough in the morning, hurried or
tightness in the chest, quickened
pulse, chilliness in the evening or
sweats at night, all or any Of these
things are the first stages Of cOnsump-
ton. Acker's English Cough Remedy
will cure these fearful symptoms, and
is sold by RAGLAND d Co (1O)
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-05
FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DEATH.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains
in various parts of the body, sinking
at the pit of the stomach, loss of APP
petite, feverishness, pinples or sores,
are all positive evidence of poisoned
blood. No matter how it became
poisoned it must be purified to avoid
death. Acker's English Blood Elixir
has never failed to remove scrofulous or
syphilitic poisons. For sale by
RAGLAND & Co. 6
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-05
Extraordinary Feat of MEMORY.

The most extraordinary feat of memory is
one which Sir William Hamilton believes to
be true beyond doubt, cited by him from the
geographer Maretus, who witnessed it and
had it solemnly atUested by four Venetian
noblemen of uudoubted honor. Marcus tells
US how in Padua be met young Corsican
who had .g9ne EITHER to pursue his studies
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-05

and Doors hour
O'clock Admission all Children
GRAND NEW STREET PARADE at
day exhibition.
.a-Cheap E1urs ionson a lroadsw
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-10-05

A Word "in Red Ink"
When map INDUCES in protracted spree
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
A REPUBLICAN BANQUET.
Distinguished Party Men From
Abroad TO he Invited.

Several members of the Young Mems Re-
publican club strokcd their grey whiskers,
toyed ith their white locks and complained
of rheumatic pains when they were called to
order by President Breckenridge at the Mil
lard last evening. The ''war horses" talked
earnestly and emphatically for several hours,
calling attention to the vigor, youth and
rustling qualities of which the club was COM
posed, after which the members settled down
to business. II was resolved that all the
young republican clubs in the state be invited
to send u representative to Omaha to join the
club in forming state organization OF young
republicans.
a banquet of the local club TO be given at
the Millard was proposed, and the same was
unanimously adopted. When this will occur
will depend great deal upon the wishes of
Senators Ingalls, Allison and other promi
nent republicans who will be invited.
The following COMMITTEES were appointed. .
Toasts and invitations, Hon. John Nj. Thurs
ton, -. II. Wheeler and Mossrs. NJ l.. Lind
sey and Adam Breckenridge; to arrange for
tickets, e. f.. Collard, w. Kelly and F..
Grdlcy.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
DIVORCED WITHOUT KNOWING 1T.
A Sensational Disclosure Made at the
County BuildinE Yesterday.

SouuNy
May Z, 1885, Joseph Ernest, filed a suit IN
divorce from his wife Nellie, charging her
with extreme cruelty and desertion. Fifteen
days later, for some reason, the case was
continued. July 2Sa formal publication Of the
application was made, and August bill
was granted, Ernest alleging that that his
wife was nonresident and he could not
reach her to serve notice of the intended dis
solution. There the matter ended until
yesterday afternoon, when a little woman,
slim in stature and bearing all the evidence
of ill-treatment and marital troubles, accom-.
panied by little boy about four years of
age, presented herself before County Judge
Shields and asked if it was true that her hus-
band had secured Il divorce from her and If
it was true that he was going to take their
little boy from her.
The Judge denied all knowledge of the Cir
woman, when she unfolded tale
that arraigns Ernest as per-
..''"er and one of the greatest rascals at
large. A short time before his application
for divorce, according to her story, he gave
his wife money to go to Ashland, Neb., to
visit her parents, and regularly sent her
money and corresponded with her. During
all this time he was in correspondence with
her he swore that she was u non resident OF
the state, and it was not until months after
he secured the divorce that he made her cog
nizant of it. Owing to his duplicity and pre-
vious cruelty, she says she did not care for
this, and six months ago returned to Omaha
and has since been making an honor
able living for herself and child. Yes
terday she was informed that the
husband was going to demand the child aud
thus her appeal to Judge Shields. A num-
ber of lawyers who heard her story took
compassion upon her, and promise to make it
quite lively for the husband.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
GAVE GREBE THE SLIP.
A Burglar Makes His Escape From
the County Jail.

Shortly before o'clock last night Jailer
Lee Frost came back to the county Jail from
his supper, and, as is customary with him,
made an inspection of the cells to see that the
prisoners were in their accustomed quarters.
In passing the cell of William Willard, an in
mate since the 10Th of December last, charged
with burglarizing the White Front saloon, he
found it empty, and inquired of trusted
inmates as to his absence. They gave
as their opinion that the missing
William, who is a cripple, was down in the
cellar making "peg leg" substitute for
the one given by nature and which he lost in
an accident. Acting Jailer Grebe has been
in the habit of according the burgarious
William this freedom, and yesterday after
noon, during the absence of Mr.. Frost, ,Grebe
allowed William to go out the front door
upon the representation that he was going to
the cellar to complete the work on his peg
leg" At the time he was in his shirt
sleeves, but an after inspection of
his cell disclosed the fact that he had put on
his overcoat and full suit of clothes under
the shirt, having evidently planned his es-
cape
Jailer Frost, after visiting the cellar and
not finding Willard there, appraised Grebe
of his escape The latter started out in
search of him, but at last accounts had not
been successful in overhaulng him.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
HIS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
A County Building Janitor Indignant
Mr.. Needham Called Upon.


After consideration of the Omaha, Yank-
ton & Northwestern railroad affairs yester-
day afternoon the county commissioners met
in executive session and adopted the follow.
ing resolutions:
Resolved, That ex-County Clerk G. p.
Needham be requested to furnish this board
with an itemized statement of the receipts
and expenditures of the county clerks Office
for the year 1887, to comply with section 43,
chapter 6S, complied statutes of Nebraska
Resolved, That the situation made vacant
by the resignation of George Kelly be and
the same is hereby abolished after February
1, 1883.
Kelly was janitor of the county building
and became offended because an overseer
was placed over him. He seems to have
other grievances that he threatens in his
communication to air through the columns of
the press.
August Pratt, secretary of the Omaha
board bureau of charities, was given per-
mission to use the desk and chairs donated
by the commissioners in his new Office in the
exposition building
A communication from the Omaha Fair
and Exposition association, asking that the
grounds of the Opaha Driving Park associa-
tion be exempted from taxes, was referred
to the judiciary committee,
The commissioners tAen adjourned to the
Office of County Attorney Simeral to consult
with him in reference to the legal powers
vested in them to order an election for the
voting of $4,000 in county bonds to the
Omaha, Yankton 4 Northwestern railroad.
1t is thought they will issue formal notice
for such election to day.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
A Whale on Wheels.

st. Paul Globe: There is at present
on exhibition at the foot OF Fourth
street, adjoining the Northern Pacific
general Offices, one Of the largest whales
ever captured. Few people have ever
seen a whale, but each one has his own
idea of the magnitude of these great
monsters. "As big as a house" is a
common simile made use of in stating
the comparative size of these prouigious
mammals, but whether the speaker re-
fers to one, two, three or ten-story
house is a question.
The whale referred To was killed by
Captain Newton u. West, fifteen miles
southeast OF Pequin island, on the coast
of Maine. 1t is siXty-five feet long four
teen feet across the hukes and its lower
Jaw is sixteen feet long. 1t weighs
forty tons and travels in a car specially
made for the purpose, which when open
for exhibition Is eighty-siX feet long,
twenty-three feet wide, and will accom-
modate 600 people at one time.
A brecch-loadiug whaling gun,
weighing twenty-five pounds, was the
instrument OF annihilation. The bomb
lance entered tho right side, ane, pass
ing through the heart, lodged under the
left shoulder blade, where it exploded.
The monster lived twenty minutes after
it was wounded. -
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
An EnOch Arden Story.

San Francisco Call: A domestic ro
nance, with all the Enoch Arden fea-
lures except the self-sacriiice of tho
hero, has just come to light at San
Francisco. Fourteen years ago Chief
Mate Edmunds, who WAS running on
freight vessel between San Francisco
and Portland, Ore, married girl in
San Francisco and established home.
He returned about twice Il month spend
ing a few days at home before the re-
turn trip. Three years saw him cap
tain of the vessel. but he didn't long
enjoy his promotion. On one trip
failed to return, but instead came dis
patch saying that he and all his crew
had gone down with his vessel in
great storm on the Oregon coast. The
wife tainted when she read the dispatch,
and long attack of brain fever fol-
lowed. from which she at last rallied.
She wore widows weeds three years,
and then married Mr.. Schultz, n liquor
merchant in San Francisco. This was
eight years ago, and they now nave
four children. On New Year S day the
usual festivities were in progress at the
Schultz house when there was sharp
ring at the bell. The wife went TO the
door, but suddenly screamed with ter
ror, for there in the doorway, looking
only a little older than when she saw
him eleven years ago, stood her first
husband. She was SO dazed that she
led him into the parlOr and introduced
him to Schultz, and then disappeared.
Beyond learning that Captain Edmunds
had been rescued by vessel bound from
British Columbia to Europe, and that
upon his return to the United States he
went back TO Oregon, settled on some
timber lands, and acquired II large for
tune, which he now enjoys, the wife
could CLEAN nothing from Mr.. Schultz as
to what passed at the interview. Mrs.
Shultz at first was inclined to go back
to her maiden's choice, but the thought
of her four children by her second mar
riage deferred her. She wrote to Sa-
cramento, where Captain Edmunds is
visiting some relatives, Offering to let
his daughter, who is now nearly thir-
teen years Of age, go TO him, and beg
ging him to forget and forgive all that
had passed. Up to the present Mrs.
Schultz has received no reply to her let
ter. Legal authorities consulted by
Mrs. Schultz are of the opinion That
Captain Edmunds has, by reason OF his
long absence, forfeited any claim to MS
first love.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31

authorizing the committee on buildings aud
property to rent additional rooms to relieve
the Forest school
On recommendation Of Mr.. Parmelee, the
superintendent Of buildings was instructed
to construct cloak rooms in the Lake school
building
On recommendation of Mr.. Parmclee the
superintendent of schools was instructed TO
cause fire drill to be established and prac-
tired in all public schools in the city, and that
by suitable exercises the pupils be trained in
case of fire, to promptly obey their teachers
and vacatc the building in an orderly and
systematic manner.
The following resolution presented by Mr.
Parmelee, was unanimously adopted: Re
solved That the superintendent of schools be
instructed to have the story of the heroic acts
and terrible sufferings of several teachers in
this state during the storm of January -,
lSSs published in every school in this city,
special reference beng had TO the experiences
Of Misses Freeman, Shattuck and Royce.
On motion of Mr.. Colburn, action was de-
ferred on the plans and specifications for
the proposed high school addition until next
m
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
Famous Billiardists Coming.

A telegram from Milwaukee,, Wis, an
nounces that last night Jacob Schaffer, the
''Wizard" champion billiard player of the
world broke the fourteen-inch balk line
record. This famous and remarkable knight
of the cue, together with Eugene Carter, the
champion cushion and fancy shot player,
will arrive in Omaha on Wednesday, the Sth
of February, and will contest for $3.50
donated by the promoters of billiards, Messrs
Foley Il Darst. An exciting and
entertaining contest is looked for, and that
the admirers of the game may be given an
opportunity to enjoy the contest, together
with their ladies, Exposition hall has been
engaged for the contest The struggle, for
Foley & Darst's liberal purse being over =,
Eugene Carter will give exhibitions of fancy
shots and finger billiards, of which he is the
peer Joseph Ullman representing the two
biliardists, is now in the city completing ar
rangements for the entertainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31

iefSOnai EdFdSTuphSs
r. O'Neill of Lincoln, Neb., is at the Mil
A. c. Cass, of Lincoln, Neb., is at the
J.B. Shickley, of Geneva, Neb. is at the
Paxton.
CIV. Jameson, of Hastings, Neb., is at the
Paxton.
H. c. Heimers, of Avoca, Neb., is at the
Milard.
AL Bowie, of Cheyenne, Neb., is at the
Milard.
Mrs. West, of Fremont, Neb., is at the
Millard.
Mrs. j. f. Smith, of Beatrice, Neb, is at
the Paxton.
II. L. Bowman, of Des Moines, Ia, is at
the Paxton
DR.. Henry Baker, of Kearney, Neb., is at
the Paxton.
j. A. Dean and wife, of Lincoln, Neb., is at
the Mllard
John W. Hoffman, of Lincoln, Neb., is at
the Millard.
G.F. Warren, of Nebraska City, Neb., Is
at the Paxton.
Charles Gilmore and wife, of Silver City,
pre at the Paxton.
w. Fl. Ashley and wife, of Beatrice, Neb.,
are at the Paxton.
H. A. Janet and wife, of st. Joseph, Mo-,
are at the Milard
Captain William M. Van Horn, of Fort
Russell, is at the Millard.
H.. w. Walker, of the Pacific express COM
pany, is at the Millard.
Fl. l.. Dickinson and wife, of Wood River
Idaho, are at the Paxton.
George X. Sherwood and wife, of Kearney,
Neb., are at the Paxton.
John c. Highly, ST., of Beatrice, Ncb., was
visiting his son Ira at the Paxton yesterday.
John b. Howard, a gentleman well known
in Omaha, will sail for Havre, France, on
one of the Inman line steamers on the oth OF
February.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
PLEADING FOR A HOSPITAL.
The Omaha Bureau of Charities Agi-
tate an Imnortant Matter.


A largely attended meeting of the Omaha
board Of charities was held at the chamber of
commerce yesterday afternoon number of
ladies being in attendance. An animated dis
cussion was held in regards to the relations
Of the respective hospitals towards the poor,
and the insufiicency of hospital accommoda-
tions in the city. 1t was the unanimous opin-
ion of all that additional hospitals should be
built, one especially devoted for the care of
the city's poor charges. DR.. Dins-
moer moved that a committee of
three be appointed to wait on the
council, and request them to set apart a lot
on which a temporary hospital could be built
for the care of the poor of the city. DR..
Dinsmoor, Rev. Mr.. Savage and Joseph
Barker were appointed as such committee
DR.. Ralph informed the board that ar
rangements had been perfected whereby the
sick poor could be furnished with medicine
by calling at the county building daily be-
tween IL and o'clock.
Fred Milard, Rev. Harsha, L. l. Jones,
Clinton N. Powell, Otto Lobeck, Mrs. Dins-
moor and Mrs. Perrne were appointed a
committee to- make arrangements for the
grand charity concert to be given on the 14th
of February,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
Another American Victory.

tCOpUigNt 1000 w JuHNS uoTuVt bfHHSu.f
LONDON, Jan. 30.-[New York Herald
Cable-Special to the BEE. To-day there
was a pigeon shooting match on the Marquis
of Ailesbury's private grounds, the Hatch,
near Surly hall, not far from Windsor. The
most important event of the day was match
between Mr.. w. II. Parsons and Captain
Brewer. the great American shot, to shoot at
100 birds, thirty-fve yards rise, Mr.. A. BAH
laying ESQ to g10O ON the American. A
start was made with ten birds each, the
American killing eight out Of ten, while his
opponent only brought down six out of his
first ten. The next ten Brewer killed nine
and Parsons four. The third ten Brewer
killed six and Parsons five. The fourth ten
Brewer brought down eight, while his an
tagonst only killed four. Thus Captain
Brewer won easily. He had thirty one
birds to his score against nineteen.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
The Measure of Damages.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.--Among the decis-
ions rendered by the supreme court to-day
was one in the case of the Western Union
Telegraph company versus George F.. Hall
brought here by writ of error to the Uuited
States circuit court for the southern district
of Iowa, involving the question Of the respon-
sibility of the telegraph company for neglect
and delay in the delivery of kilograms. The
points in this case are well-.nown The
court, in an opinion by Justice Matthews,
holds that the only theory on which the plain
tiff could show actual damage or loss, is on
the supposition that if he had bought oil
the day the telegram was sent he might and
would have sold next day. 1t is clear, how
ever, that in point of fact he had not suffered
any actual loss. No transaction was in fact
made, and there being neither purchase nor
sale, there was no actual difference between
the sums paid out and the sums received in
consequence of it, which could be set down
in his profit and loss account. If the order
had been promptly delivered on the day it
was sent and had been executed that day, it
is not found that Hall would have sold next
day at an advance nor that he could have re-
sold at profit at any subsequent day. The
only damage which he is entitled to receive
is the cost of transmitting the delayed mes
sage, The judgment is reversed and the case
rcmanded with directions to enter Judgment
for that sum merely,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31
TWO ANXIOUS PARENTS,
Their Daughter is Missing and They
Fear She Has Run Away.

Fear She Has Run Away.
CHICAGO, Jan. 30.-Nellie Clark is missing
from her home, at the corner of Forty-sixth
and State streets, and her parents fear that
she has gone to New Orleans to join Charles
ID. Long, who is looking after his horses at
the races there. Nellie is a handsome blonde,
sixteen years old, and well developed for her
years. While her parents were at funeral
yesterday afternoon she packed all her per-
sonal effects, and telling the servant she
would be back in an hour, left
the house. This was at 2:30
o'clock, ana when her parents returned
three hours later, she was still absent. In
quiries about the neighborhood failed to dis
cover any trace Of her, and when seen at
their home last evening both father and
mother had about concluded that she had
been induced by Long to meet him in New
Orleans. 1--WE regarded Long as friend OF
the family" said Mrs. Clark, and he had
always treated Nellie, as far as we know, as
a little girl She has received several letters
from him. The last one came Friday last,
and she did not as has been her custom on
former occasions, show it to any of the fam
ily Nellie has always been good girl, never
away from home over night. She left school
last September, and about two months later
started to learn the millinery trade,
entering the employ of Mrs Walsh
on Twenty-second street Her term Of
apprenticeship would have ended in March
next. OF late she has seemed somewhat dis
contented, and expressed a desire to secure
employment as chambermaid. l told her
that if she desired to do that kind of work !
would discharge the servant we have and pay
her wages to stay at home. To-day saw her
looking over the 'want columns" in the pa
pers and she may have only gone in search of
place TO work or to visit friends in the city,
but fear that such is not the case"
William Clark. Nellie's father, superin
tends a rcfreshment stand at Washington
park during the racing season, and it was
there Long first met the young lady. Mr.
Clark spent last evening employing every
possible means to learn something of his
daughters whereabouts.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-31

Yesterday Mrs. Pierson, who has long been
identified with acts of charity in the city
formally assumed her position as agent for
the Omaha board Of charities. Mrs. Pierson
is rapidly systematiziug her proposed labors
with the assistance of County Agent
Mahoney and in few days will have her
department in running order. Her Office will
be with the secretary of the bureau in the
Exposition building.