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Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Two ATTORNEYS Fined.

MuscATINE, Ia, March 24-TSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. William Hoffman and
Judge J. S. Richman, two prominent attor-
neys' were fined $50 each for contempt of
court. They hna a pitched battle in the
court room yesterday during the trial of a
liquor case. Richman's head was badly cut
by an inkstand in the hand of his antagonist.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
DECLARED FOR SHERMAN.

Significant Action Of a Former Ohio
"Blaine" County.
CLEVELAND, March 24.-The republicans of
Logan county, Ohio, to-day adopted resolu-
tons requesting their delegates to the state
and district conventions TO vote for the cleo
ton of national convention delegates who are
favorable to Senator Sherman's candidacy
for president. This is considered sig
%nificant, for the reason that Logan county is
O Blaine stronghold.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
TAKEN HOME.
Rem oval of the Remains of General
PaeZ to Venezuela.

PaeZ 70 ~teneZuela.
NEW York, March 24.-The removal of the
body of the Venezuelan patriot, General
Paez, from the armory of the Twelfth regi-
ment, where it has been lying in state several
days, to the United States frigate Pensacola
for transport to Venezuela, took place to-day.
An imposing military display accompanied
the remains and numerous prominent officers
of both branches of the service were present,
including Generals Sherman, Sheridan and
Sickles, Admiral Gherardi, and others. The
Pensacola sailed this afternoon for Laguara.
The body 10 to be placed in the national
pantheon at Caracas.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Beaten BY Bicyolists.

LONDON, March 24-The six days match
between the cowboys mounted on mustangs
and bicyclists terminated tonight in favor of
the latter, they making 991 miles to 500 for
the cowboys. Lane, Of Nebraska, replaced
Beardley, who was taken violently sick five
hours before the finish.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
A Mad Dog at Fremont.

FREMONT, Neb,, March 24.-tSpecial to the
BEE. Fremont had u genuine mad dog SEN
sation this morning. A cur, supposed to be-
long to a farmer living near the city, was at
large among other dogs, biting and frothing
at the mouth with every indication of hydro
phobia. He bit one or two dogs and when an
effort was made to kill him he escaped into
the country and has not since been heard
yplOn
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
A w Change.

KEoKUK, Ia, March 24-The Constitution,
newspaper, was sold to-day to Warwick 81
Ransom, who have been conducting the
Democrat, an Independent paper, here during
the past twenty months. The paper will be
called the constitutional Democrat and will be
democratic in politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
LIQUOR Condemned.

CLINTON, Ia, March 24.-Some days ago
the sheriff seized twelve barrels of beer in
the wholesale house of G. Arlen & Son, be-
sides the vessels which contained it. The
case was tried before a justice this morning,
who condemned the liquor and vessels to be
destroyed, as they were kept in violation of
district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
A Plea For Protection.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March A.-Before the
Commercial club tonight Senators Chase
and Aldrich spoke in reply to Representatives
Mills and Breckenridge, who addressed the
club a month ago. The senators both said it
would be a most fatal step to admit wool free
and argued generally in favor of protection.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
The oxford-C Cambridge Race.

LONDON, March 24.--The annual race be-
tween the boat crews representing the OK
ford and Cambridge universities took place
this morning over the usual course ON the
Thames, from Putney TO Mort lake, a distance
of four miles and two furlongs. The Cam
bridge crew won the toss for position and
took the Surrey side of the river, crossing
the winning line five lengths ahead Of Oxford.
Cambridge's time was 2 :4S.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Failed to Get a Quorum.

But seven members responded TO ~roll-call
at twenty-five minutes TO o o'clock last even
ing at the board of education rooms, and as
this lacked one of constituting u quorum, the
meeting was adjourned. 1t was a noticeable
fact that the member present were those
who had the longest distance TO come.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
A Hemp Manufacturing Company.

FREMONT, Neb., March 24.-[Special to the
BEE. AT n meeting of Fremont business
men held yesterday the preliminary steps
were taken for the organization of the Ere
mont Irvine and Hemp Manufacturing COM
pany. 1t will have a capital stock of $50, 900.
1t is expected that 300 acres will be devoted
to the hemp crop this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
The Women,s Council.

WAsHrNGToN, March 24.-The first bust
ness meeting Of the international council of
women was held this afternoon. Not all the
delegates have arrived yet. The national
association gave a reception this evening at
the Riggs house.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
A Lean Year Party.

HEBRON, Neb, March 2+-[Special Tele-
gram to the BEE. The leap year party at
the opera house, gotten up by the ladies of
the Hebron dancing club, came off last
night. The ladies. were dressed in elegant
tissue paper costumes. All in attendance
speak highly of the evenings entertainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
The Ice Gorge at bismarck.

BISMARCK, Oak, March 24.-The Missouri
river gorge at Washburn broke this morning,
and the river is rising rapidly at tins point.
Everything has been placed in readiness for
a flood, but no danger to life or property is
anticipated. The great danger is at Sibley
Island, where the most disastrous gorges Of
the past have formed. The flood must soon
be at its height.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Weather Indications.

For Nebraska and Iowa: Easterly,
changing to northerly winds; colder; rain or
snow.
For eastern and southwestern Dakota:
Snow, followed by. colder, fair weather,
winds.
A cold wave is indicated for Dakota and
Minnesota. The temperature will fall from
159 TO 25o by Monday morning. There
northerly winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
The Fire Record.

PHILADELPHIA, March 24-No statement
Of the loss at the Theater Comique fire has
yet been obtained, but it is estimated that the
loss on the Central heater b uilding and con-
tents will be upwards of $50, 000.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Steamship Arrivals.

PHILADELPHIA, March ~24-ISpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE --Arrived-The British
Princess, from Liverpool.
New YORK, March 24.-Arrived-The
Bothnia, from Liverpool; the Saale, from
Bremen; the Wleiand, from Hamburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
MOURNING PEOPLE DRIVEN BACK
Severe Comments Made BY the
German Newspapers.
sNow-eALLED BY THE eAMINs.
Rough Experience of q Lady Tourist
In Berlin.
Roman GERS Already Spinning Legends
About the Dead Kaiser-Prince
william Virtually Regent For
His Sick Father.

lowing to the sleet and wind, and the con-
sequent breakage of the wires, the BEES
telegraphic service is somewhat curtailed,
especially its cable service.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
The Death Record.

New YORK, March Accommodate Robert
r. Hitchcock, of the United States navy, died
this morning.
ALBANY, N. Y, March 24.-Ex-G Governor
John Il. Hoffman died OF heart disease this
morning at Wiesbaden, Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Boeus Insurance AGENT.

Joseph It. O'Connor was arrested yesterday
by Officer Johnson on the charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses. He pretended
TO be an insurance agent and under this
guise was attempting to collect money for
policies.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
The llxtreme Penalty.

OZARK, Mo, March 24.-John Matthews
was convicted of murder in the first degree
to-day. He is the third of the Bald Knob
bers who received the extreme verdict for
the murder of cations and Green, There are
several more to DO tried yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Madrid's Ratification Meeting.

Madrid, Neb., March 24.-[Special Tele-
gram tothe BEE.l-An immense ratification
meeting endorsing the contest of the vote of
Grant was held at thiS place to-night, repre-
present. Sunnort 70 the am u Of $40 Set oo6
was pledged and victory is certain.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
The Difficulty at Tangier,

TANeIER, March 24.-Lewis, United
States consul, has refused to accept the con-
ditions under which the sultan's secretary
offered to settle the question arising from the
Imprisonment ut Rabat of persons under the
protection of the consul.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
A Forgery Case Settled.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., March 4.-TSpecial
Telegram to the BEE. The case of forgery
against Hon. James McClur was to-day set
tied IN the district court, his friends paying
the full amount of the forged notes.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Heavy Snow in Illinois.

B%LooMINGToN, ILL.,, March PA very
severe storm of cold, snow and hail prevails
here having begun early in the forenoon.
The snow is two inches deep and Is falling
steadily.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
CattIe Ouarantine Remoyed.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, March 24-The governor
to-day, pursuant TO the recommendation of
the state board of live stock commissioners,
issued a proclamation removing the quaran-
tine in Cook county established by his proc
lamation July. 9, 1887, this revocation TO take
effect on April /, 1855.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Wires Broken by Sleet.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, March 24.-It has been
drizzling all day and sleeting. The sleet is
very heavy tonight. Many telegraph lines
are down and all electric lights in the city
are out. The limbs of trees are breaking
with sleet
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
GOT THE DROP.
A Kentucky Father Shot Dead BY
His Son.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 24.-James Merna,
a farmer living near Frankfort. was shot
and killed to-day by his son. The father be-
came angry because his wife wanted a new
pair of shoes and threatened to kill both her
and the boy, and drew a revolver. The boy
was quicker, however, and shot hin down.
He is lodged in jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
An Epidemic of Measles.

ST, LOUIS, March 24.-The measles are
raging in virulent form among the United
States recruits at jefferson barracks, Seven
deaths have already occurred and the hospital
is crowded.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Fatal Gas Explosion.

PoTTsyILLE, March 24.-By a gas explosion
at Fields colliery last night two men were
fatally injured and several others more or
less bruised.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
A LAWYER Assigns.

BosToN, March 2i-Frank A. Dearborn, a
lawyer OF this city and Newton, has assigned.
Liabilities sl10,0O0 including unsecured debts
s50,3I5, His assets consists principally OF
bonds and stocks.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, March ~24.-[Special Te.e-
gram to the Bee. The postofice az DAN
berry, Red Willow county, will be diseon--
tinued April s.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
New York Republicans.

New YoRK, March 24.-The republican
state committee met to-day and decided 10
hold a state convention at Buffalo May Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-25
Queen Victoria at Florence.

ROME, March 24.-Queen Victoria arrived
at Florence to-day. King Humbert's repre-
sentatives met her and'she was escorted to
the villa receiving an ovation of popular
enthusiasm.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
Fatalities at Fires.

CHICAGO. Sept. 29.--The fiue furniture
factory of Wilkins & Co. on Lake Street
burned this morniog. Two bodies of
employees have been recovered from the
ruins 1t is believed that three more
are still there. Loss on stock. $50 000
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 90 Sixteen
persons perished in a fire at Cronstsdt
yesterday in lofty tenement. The stairs
were burned away. and number OF the
inmates lesped from windows.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

CLEVELAND. O.. Sept. 29.-At Nopth
Beilview, Ohio, last evening Mrs. II. C.
Mayor went to the stable to feed the
horse. when she was accossed by a man
who demanded her money. A struggle
ensned aud the woman finally escaped
with nearly all her clothing torn from
her person. Going to the house she en-.
another man who was ransack.
ing the house. Picking up gun che
fired at the fellow but missed him. She
was then knocked down and beaten 80
badly that she will probably die. The
thieves secured 5000.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.


SHINBRooKE, Quebec, September 29.-
The striking Italians on the Hereford
railroad, who have for several days
caused trouble, to day so far interfered
with track laying that Col.
Tapt in charge Of the military
ordered bayonets fixed. He gave the
rioters brief time TO reconsider before
charging them. decentralization fol.
lowed and the men resumed work. Ad.
vices received this evening from the
American end Of the road says that the
Italians, armed with guns. drove of the
sub-contrators. and chased them into
Cana, Vermont. The military have not
yet reached the border. The quickest
route is via the United States, but this
OF course is impossible to men 10 the uni.
form Of her majesty.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

RIO GRANDE Cry, Tex, Sept. 30
Victor Sebsee, who shot, Editor Gaysea in
this city, was taken from the military gar
rsou before County Judge Kelsey at
10 o'clock to-day. He waved examina.
tion and bis bond was fixed at 81 500.
He was committed in default of bail to
the Brownsville Jail, as this Jail is not
considered safe place for Sebree. Sheriff
Brite, OF Cameron, is here aud will take
Sebree with him on his return to Cameron.
All is qniet. Garsea's condition is crit
ical.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

PRovTDENCE Il. l., Sept. ga large
silk balloon, it's car deserted. and drifting,
was captured on Cumberland Hill this
morning. where it caught among the
trees. The address "Carl Myers, No.
hawk. New York. was found on it. and
a bit of Buffalo newspaper pinned to
the basket on which was penciled, "met
our death in the clouds"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

WASHINGTON, Sept. GA Harrison
and Morton campaign ball arrived here
to-day and escorted by several local Re-
publican clubs was rolled up Psnnsyl-
vania Avenue to the Republican League
Club House. A large crowd assembled
and listened to speeches by Senator
Dolph, Representatives Perkins, of Kan.
sas, aud Johnson of Indiana. The ball
will next go to West Virginia.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

DENVER. Sept. 29.-The police this af-
tefooon released Carter on the ground
that his resemblance TO Tascott was not
sufficiently strong to hold him prisoner.
Carter at once resumed his position of
bartender at the California Wine House.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

ZANZIBAR, September ga steamer
from Kitway brings the news that two
Germans and servants and 81 insurgents
we're killed during the fighting at that
place. The insurgents openly renouneed
allegiance to the Sultan on the ground
that he had no power to transfer their
country.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
Wheat Gambling.

CHICAGO, Sept. 90 The boom 10 wheat
continued this morning. September
opened at 81 25, the closing price last
night, and remained so for some time,
everybody seeming afraid TO make a
move. Then it began to 90 up, and at
1 o'clock was quoted at 81 As, and six
later touched 81 so.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

LONDON, Sept. % AN official dispatsh
from Suakim says the rebels are extend
ing their trenches daily. The FIRE from
the garrison fails to dialodge them, and
they must be driven out by an assault.
Reinforcements are urgently demanded.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
BOat Racing.

SIDNEY, N, s. W., September 29.-In
the Kemp-Hanlan race to day after one
half mile had been rowed Kemp took
the lead, which he maintained to the end
finishing ten lengths before Hanlan in 81
minutes and 25 seconds.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

NEw.YoRK. Sept. 29.-This afternoon
notice was posted that the large house
of Williams, Black & Co. had failed to
meet their mercantile obligations. It is
believed they were on the short side of
the wheat deal.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass, Sept. 90
The hurricane of the 26th caused the
worst sea ever seen off the Cape by set
tiers Of 40 years. When fair weather re-
turned yesterday the largest feet for
years passed this point between sunrise
and sunset.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
Suspected Murderer Arrested.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. % "A special to the
Post Dispatch from Denver says a man
answering the description of Tsscott, the
Chicago burglar who murdered million.
aire Smell. has just been arrested. The
reward for his arrest is 81 600.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

BERNE. September ga mob made
savage attacks upon the Salvation Army,
blockading the meeting house, pouring
petroleum on the building and firing ps-
tolls A riot ensued in which several
were injured.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
Saw Mili and dwellings Destroyed by
Fire.

ROMEO, Wis, Sept. ga fire last
night destroyed saw mill and two
dwellings aud 5000, 600 feet of lumber,
owned by VIM Van Hoseor; loss, Sl25,-
900.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
scuIiing Face.

SYDNEY. Sept. 29-The race for the
sculliug championship between Peter
K4mp and Edward Hanlan was rowed
to dsy. and won by Kemp.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

ST.. LOUIS. Sept. 29.-The eassbound
passenger rate war is still on, and another
cut of 81 SO to New York is recorded
to-day.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
s'Ongress.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-Fhe House
at last evenings session passed 81 private
pension bills and at 1890 adj journed until
Monday.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
Reckless shooting.

VIENNA, Sept. 29.-At the flying ar.
tillsry practice to-day a shot narrowly
missed the head of Emperor Francis 10.
seph.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
Tannery Burned.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. pa fire
this morning destroyed the Ohio Falls
Oak Leather Tannerv; loss, 1925, 900.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
Relief Tor Yellow Fever sufferers.

New YORK, Sept. % The total con.
tribution received by the Mayor to-day
for yellow fever sufferers was 500.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29

CHIcAco. Sept. % During the day
old Hutch drew out Of the clearing house
a check Of S675, 900 as his profits on the
sales of wheat made on Thursday.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
The Yellow Sever.

JAcKsoNvILLE, Sept. 2S. up to noon
there have been nineteen new cases aud
one death.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1888-09-29
A Creaking Hinge

S 0O
Is dry and turns hard, until oil is applied.
after whichit moves easily. When the
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and infamed by rheumatism, they cam
not be moved without causing the most
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by its action on the blood, relieves this
condition, and restores the joints to good
working order.
Ayers Sarsaparilla has effected, in our
city, many most remarkable cures, in
cases which baffled the efforts of the
most experienced physicians. Were If
necessary, could give the names OF
roany indivfduais WHO have been cured
by taking this medicine. In my case it
has worked wonders, relieving me Of '
Rheumatism m,
after being troubled with it for years. In
this, and all other diseases arising from
impure blood, there is no remedy with
which am acquainted, that affords such
relief as Ayers Sarsaparilla. R. III,
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Ayers Sar5apslrilla cured me of Gout
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-30

imp o the divi il still there on me claim!
| was but jist liiin' Inc second pan OF dirt
whin he raised his head from the water
and says: Pate, have ye sthruck itY' SEE
he. May the divil bless me, SEE j. ii
We can't have the whole bloody canyon;
IN niver sthrike pick Until it again. No
more will. That frog is no human
irog-it's child o he'll"
Pete O'Reilly kept his word; he at once
"pulled up stakes" and struck out for Six
Mile canyon, five miles TO the northward
Taking Pat Mclaughlin for partner, the
two began mining at the head of the can,
yon, where Virginia City now stands. and
there the pair presently "struck it,
struck the great Comstock silver lode, the
hidden treasure-houso Of the gnomes and
the wonder OF the whole mining world:
But for the goblin frog" 0'Reilly would
probably have continued mining in Gold
canyon and TO this day the Comstock and
the 'Big Bonanza" might have remained
undiscovered. But for that frog the names
Of Mackay, Fair and score OF other min
ing millionaircs would not now be known
throughout the world.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-30
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The Approaching Annual Grand Con.
oinve Mt Clarksville.

The Approaching Annual Grand Con-
oiave Mt Clarksvlile.
Tho twcnty-sixth annual conclayo Of the
Grand Commandery, Knights Tcmplar, of
Tennessee, will begin in Clarksvillc Tues
day. May g. II is expected that fully 400
Knights will be In attendance. Tuesday
evening there WIN be a reunion. at which
addresses will be delivered by the grand
commander and by Past Grand Com
mandcn Howell and Connor.
Wednesday afternoon there win be n
competitive drill. The prizes are valuable
aud attractive and a great deal Of onlhu.
siasm prevails, especially In Nashville and
Chattanooga. Wednesday night will be
devoted 10 reception, followed by n
dance and supper. The reception viii be
held In the c0url.housc aud the supper ut
the Arlington hotel. The annual gather
iDc- oi tho Tcmplars arc very enjoyable oc.
casipns. Many arc accompanied by their
wives and sisters, and the ladies Of the
cities where the meetings are held are al
VANS enthusiastic over the plumcd and
bClicd knights.
Clnrksyillo n determined 10 ontlo all
previous attempts nj hospitality, aud
prrsingly invites The thousand Tcmplara
and their wives 10 visit them and make
them happy. The close proximity ol
ClmkHyillo encourages tho belief that
Memphis will be largely cpuantcd. There
will be q special rate on the railroad OF one
fare Tor the round trip.