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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Notes Ahour the City.


Born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Popp, a
son.
Peter Meclios has taken possession of the
Cit" hotel.
Miss Anna Egan, who has been dangerously
i'll, Is better
The Turn Vcrein will meet Thursday even
ing at the hall.
Peter MelchIors is the new proprietor Of
the City hotel.
A son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Kuhn, Of Albright.
Mrs. Harry Lane has removed TO tho De
Giraffe building, N street.
The next party at the Emanon will be
given Friday evening, the 18th.
A new shipping Office is being erected at
the packing house of Swift IL Co,
Morris Roach, of the Armour. Cudahy
force, has gone TO Springfield, III.
Mrs, Thomas Fitzgerald stepped on rusty
nail and sustained painful wound,
Edward j. Davis will remove his livery
stables TO Twenty-slXth and n streets.
The infant son OF MIR. and Mrs. John Has
bury Is better, and now believed TO be out Of
danger.
Samuel Porter after an illness is able to
resume his work at the packing house of
Swift & Co,
The city council failed to meet, lacking
quorum, Wednesday evening, aud adjourned
TO meet Thursday evening.
The women of the Y. w. c. T. U. will hold
"A a"White Cap" social in the Methodist
Episcopal church Friday evening.
J. Enrick, who has been very i'll for some
time, is better and now able to be out al
though his one leg Is partially paralyzed.
Councilman John n. Burke has changed
the date for tue ball ana organization of the
American Athletic club TO Monday evening,
the llth.
The rattle of a watch, donated by George
j. SETTER FOR the benefit of John Mckinney,
will take place Saturday evening at Daniel
McCoy's saloon.
A score of friends went TO Omaha Wednes.
day evening and surprised Miss Catherine
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
THE TYtOTHETA.
It Declares in Favor OF an Inter-
national Copyrirht

ST.. LOUIS Oct. 9.-The United Typothete
to-day took the international copyright ques-
tion up and after q long debate adopted a
resolution to appoint delegate to the Inter
national Copyright league in New York, and
declaring its approval of the principle of an
international copyright law ana especially Of
the provision that all copyright books shall
be printed in the United States. The com
mittee TO which was referred the "unjust
practices of certain syndicates of type
foundries in printers supplies, made n re-
port unqualitiedly coIuenning the practice
of furnishing to irresponsible parties COM
plete outfits to be paid for by setting aside
certain portion of the gross receipts monthly,
and the practice of some manufacturers in
ioreclosing embarrassed establishments and
instead Of Offering them at public sale con-
tinuing them in operation to the detriment
of the craft.
The committee to which was referred the
eight hour question was given until to-mor
row TO report.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
THE SPEED RING.
latonia Races.

CINcINNATI, Oct. 9.-The weather was
pleasant, the track fast, and the attendance
good Summary:
Maiden illlies, two.year. olds, half mile
Lottie S. won, Emily S. second Madurna
third. Time-b0l5,
Three-year-olds and upwards, one and
three.sixteenths of mile-Pritchett won,
Weeks second, Koko third. 1ime-l:24it.
Three-year-olds, fifteen-sixteenths of a n lie
Long Brock won, Lettrell second Plunder
third. Time :3ih.
All ages, ree-fourths of mile-Dilemma
WoG,fer,u Mo-" 1ou ,nrcS9 W was d,snnaad itrd
however, for foul driving, aud Queen of
Trumps was given second place, with Major
Ton third. Time Il l6.
Two-ycar- olds, five furlongs-Sis Olee won,
Chantress second, Amelia third. 1ime--l :03.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10

White at the pleasant home of her parents,
No. 1874 North Twentieth street.
Enterprise Lodge No. ~, Knights OF
Pythias, took charge Of the funeral of tho
infant child of MIR. ond Mrs, Morrell Gump,
which was buried in Laurel Hill cemetery
Tuesday afternoon.
Ernest Post, for his promiscuous use Of a
revolver in J. IT, Deans meat market,
was assessed by Judge King $50 and
costs for resisting an officer and S. and costs
for carrying concealed weapons.
The platform along che east side Of the
new building at the George II. Hammond
packing houses was completed yesterday,
and Thursday the second viaduot between
the old and new houses win be raised.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10

a prominent resident of the state cap
ital. who was n passenger on the V. &
II. express at the time of the visit OF
Senator Stewart TO Carson after the
mint appointments had been made, in
forms the Virginia City New Chroni-
Gle thar on the arrival there of the train
it was boarded by several prominent
appointees, who threw their arms
around the venerable senator's neck
and kissed him TO express thoir graft
tude. One OF the officials who attempted
to slobber over the senator's patriarchal
beard was repulsed with the remark
that his breath was offensive. The sem
ator is said To have ayowed that he will
have every male appoiutee removed
who attempted the oscu atory method OF
expressing his gratitude.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Morris Park Rae ,s.

MoRRIs PARK, Oct 9--Summary of to-
days races:
Five furlongs-Kingston Won, Cartoon
second, Blue Rock third. Time-l :001S
Seven acknowledgements won, Brown
Charlie second, GYpsey third. Time i 2gi1.
One mile-Heyday won, Harzlung second,
Coats third. Time-l 43.
Twe-year-olds, SIX furlongs--Juneday
won, Uncle Bob second, Mayor DAILY third.
Tlme-1;lhx
Mile and one-eighth-Gorgo won, Bronzo-
marte second, Dunboyne third. Time-l56.
Mile and one-siXteenth-Maid of Orleans
won. Zephyrus second, Vivid third. Time
1850.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
JpCome Pnrk Races.

JgRoME PARK. Oct 9.---Jockey Day. who
was injured yesterday, lies in very precari-
Gus condition in the hospital. Summary OF
to-day's races;
Maiden two yoar-olds, half mile straight
Carrie q, won, Addie r. second, Lord Dali
nleny third. Time-50.
Maiden three year-olds, one mile--Little
Addie Won, Bill Barnes second, Hyperion
third. Time-l :iSlS. =.
FirenSi stakes, one and one-elghth miles.
second.
Fourteen hundred yards--Speedwei won.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Ivy CITY Rnces.

WGsnISGroN, Oct. 9--Tho weather was
pleasant ana the attendance large. Sum
mary:
One mile-Pcrsuader won, Dalesman sec
ond Keystone third. Time-l .45l{.
Six fllrlongs-Pericles won, Prather sec
ond Wild Cherry third. Time-l :l1&.
Autumndl handicap, one and one-eighth
miles-Oriilamme won, Iceberg second, Bess
third. Time-1 :57li.
Seven furlongs-Meriden won, Beck sec
ond, Seymour third. Time--1 1901.
Two-year-olds, five furlongs - Bavarian
won, Prince Howard second, Fantasma
third. Time-l!O4
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Dangerous Electric Wires.

New YORK, Oct. 9.-In view of the whole
sale loss of life by electricity the meeting of
the board of electrical control to-day was de-
voted to the reception of representatives of
the various electric companies. Mayor Grant
scored them roundly and declared himself in
favor of shutting off electric illumination by
overhead wires altogether unless the mortal
ity ceased The mayor was firm, insisting
that the wires must go INTO subways and
that whore subways did not exist perfect ln-
forbidding the use of wires not certified by
The boards expert as in proper condition,
WAS adOnted.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
HARRIsoN's RECEPTION.
The Visiting Knights Tcmpiar Enter
tnined By the Executives.


WAsHINGToN, Oct. 9.-The people found
much TO admire and to graufy the sense of
the beautiful and picturesque in the appear
ance of the white house grounds tonight on
the occasion of the reception rendered the
visiting Knights Tempar by President Har
rlson. From the south portico the scene was
an ideal stage picture transferred to the open
air and set in the border of nature. Rows Of
Chinese lanterns were strung on wires on
each side of the grounds. Other rows of
lanterns encrcled clumps of plants and foil
age here and there, while at various points
well adapted TO enhance the effect
were circles of small colorod glass
globes lighted by electricity. Within
the ordinary display of pUtted plant S
and cut flowers. Palms aud other plants
were used, but were, relieved by Masonic
floral designs. Over the doorway leading
from the main corridor 20 the west room two
American flags were -draped, while on the
opposite side, and facing those who entered,
two large national flags hung in folds and on
them the words, ''Welcome Sir knights"
were placed in red Willows.
The reception began at $50 O'Clock and
was to have lasted until 10, but owing to the
great throng that desired to shake the pres
ident's hand it was considerably after that
time before the last knight passed through
the line. Thousands OF knights and their
Lady friends were received. The gates were
opened at S:15. The reception COM
mittee then entered and forming in
the corridor were presented to the president
and party. who came down stairs promptly
at $3.50 as the Marine band played Hail to
the Chicf.n The president then took his
stand at the entrance to tho blue room and
the Misunderstanding began. The president was
assisted by all the members of the cabinet
except Secretaries Blaine and Proctor. and
by Mrs. Harrison, MRS. Miller. Mrs. Win
dom, Mrs. Rush and Mrs. Noble The pre-
sentations were made by Sir Knight Myron
M. Parker, of this city. The knights, gem
orally accompanied by one or more ladies,
passed quietly through the blue room. After
by way of the stairs from the green room
into the garden below. At the close of the
reception the guests walked about the
grounds awhile and witnessed beautiful
dicnlai, pf 6rauorsa ''ir
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
A Ticket Agent Held Up.

WESTON, Ia, Oct. Especial to THE
BEE. Two masked men entered the Rock
Island ticket office here last night about 9:3O
o'clock, covered the agent with revolvers,
and relieved him of his ring, watch ana
SIP in cash. They then retired as quietly as
they came. Agent Taylor gave the alarm
soon after, and parties were sent out in diff
ferent directions. Telegrams were also sent
east and west, but up to this time the high
Waymen have not been apprehended
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
AT the Tomb of Washington.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.--All the visiting Hi
nois Communicates of knights Templar went
to Mount Vernon to-day for the purpose of
conducting memorial services at the tomb of
Washington. A crowd numbering several
thousand assembled on the lawn in front of
the old Washington manson, where the ex-
ercises were held. The GRAFTON of the day
was delivered by Rev. Sir Knight George q.
Lorimer, of Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
The Death Record.

VIENNA, Oct. 9. 9.--Prof LedersdaF, the
well known lunacy specialist, is dead,
TOLEDO, o., Oct, d. "A Southampton cable
announces the death OF Samuel Rockwell
Ried, for many years noted editorial
writer on the Cincinnati Commercial Ga
died on the steamer Lain, en- route for
Europe, October G.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
A nnkota Horse Thier Captured.

CnAMBERLArg, $. d., Oct. 9,--[Special
Telegram to The BEE "A few weeks ago
three horse thieves escaped from the county
jail here by saving the locks off che doors.
An active search SINCE that time has resulted
in capturing one of tbem,i in Buffalo county,
where he was employed as "a farm hand. He
has been brought here and lodged in jail. No
trace has vet been discovered of the where
abouts of the other two.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Edn0lln " AKIN.
"Who are they?"
"A Dangerous Mine.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Oct. "a big squeeze
was discovered in the Franklin mine Just
outside the city limits this morning. The
miners were just going to work when they
heard the roof cracking and beginning to
fall, and several narrow escapes were made
by the workmep. Many tons of roof and
coal have fallen and airways and pumping
arrangements have been interfered with,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
4 Tressman's Union.

New York, Oct. 9.-The International
Adams and Cylinder Pressmen's union closed
the work of the organization this afternoon.
The step taken is one which the printing
pressmen in the United States and Canada
have contemplated for long time and makes
the organization distinct from the Typo
graphical union. The new union starts off
with | ,OOO members
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
APuenacious Burbarian.

BERLIN, Oct. 9.-Dispatchos Q. from Damar-
land says the paramount chief has ordered
all Germans 10 quit the country ana has
seized the German missionaries as hostages
OF the native agents imprisoned by the Ger
mans.
AureNcrsi hotci anu seNerai forage stores,
tn-naV
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
ExnIess and Pnstnfrlre Rohhed.

CLINTON, Ia, Oct. Especial Telegram
to TnE BEE. Burglars robbed the United
States express Office at McCausand last
night of 500. Then they went 10 Martins, a
station short distance from there, and
broke into the postoflice aud stole some
stamps They are supposed TO belong to the
gang that mas been operating in Clinton.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
An Epidemic or Typhoid Fever.

OAKLAND. Md, Oct. 9.-An alarming cpl
demic of typhoid fever prevails at Aurora,
w. Va, about fifteen miles from here. 1t is
said the entire neighborhood for miles
around is infected. There is scarcely a
family without one or more of its members
Frustrated with the disease, and in SO me
localities there are scarcely enough persons
to nurse the sick,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
The New England Dinner.

The Kings Daughters scored another sue
cess at their New England dinner Tuesday
night The menu included everything Boston.
you know" and all was prepared as fine as
thefinest and served with Bostonian elegance.
The patronage was liberal and the ladies re-
ceived most gratifying compliments. not only
in words, but by "please replenish my
plate" till there was not a question in the
better meal was never served in the city, and
a bettor pleased gathering Of friends could
not meet 70 part.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10

are making progress toward the city, and
during this forenoon burned their way to
within few rods of the Manitoba & West
Side tracks, and the city limits. An immense
amount of hay was burned last night. The
smoke is so dense in the city as to make it
impossible TO see further than block. Un-
less rain comes soon the loss to property will
be heavy.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10

Dad Clark pitched his first game for the
San Franciscos against the OaklanGs Sun
day, winning by score of to l. The Oak
lands made but two hits off of the Omaha
man, one of which was a home run. The
Friscos are stll one game behind the lead
ors for the championship With four more
games to play. CLARKE has consented to
pitch all four of these, aud the Frlscoans are
giving odds that they will take the pennant.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
A Diploma DpaIer indicted.

CONCORD. N H., Oct 9.-The grand jury
of the United States circuit court to-day re-
turned indictments against DR.. II. II. Brad
bury, of Nashua, of bogus diploma fame, for
using the mails for fraudulent purposes aud
for using fictitious name for the purpose. OF
procuring, aiding or abettlng fraud.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
The indianapolis Election.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 9.-The official
returns of the municipal election give Sulli-
van, the democratic candidate for mayor,
1,795 majority over Coburn trep.) Swift
.(dem.) for city clerk, has 1858 majority over
Tatfe (rep,) The board of aldermen is COM
posed of five republicans and five democrats,
while the council Is ten republicans and fif-
teen democrats. In the last board and coun-
Gil the republicans had majority. Sullivan
is the first democratic mayor elected for
fifteen wears and the democrats are iubilant
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Coal on Fire.

KEARNEY, Neb,, Oct. Especial Tele-
gram to Tue BEE. IA mass of thirty-fve
tons Of coal stored away in the basement of
the Second ward school building caught on
fire to-day from spontaneous combustion
The fire was subdued before any serious
damage occurred but 1t is still smouldering
this evening. Every means is being tried TO
nut out the fire,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
The Western Union Statement.

New YORK, Oct. 9-At the annual meet
ing of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany to-day the old board of directors was
reelected. The statement for the fiscal year
ending June 30 shows the gross earnings to
be $40, ,7S3, 1874; operating expenses, S14565,-
152, and net earning, $G,21S,u4,, an increase
of 81, l41, 40 over the net earnings of the pre-
vious year. After the payment of dividends
and all charges there was a surplus from the
years business of 81 012, St6, making the total
surplus June 80, IS, GIL ,4Dl.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Demcnted and straycd Away.

Harry Lane, proprietor of the City hotel,
the man who was brutally assaulted some
weeks ago and injured, has since showed
signs of mental weakness, and Tuesday of
last week, without a word or any known
cause, Mr.. Lane left and has been seen only
once since then in Omaha. Mrs. Lane is
nearly distracted over his absence and fears
the worst. Mr. Lane is a man fifty. eight
years old, five feet and five inches, big, gray
mustache and wore heavy blue English
oyercoat. ANY information Of MIR. Lane will
be gladly received by the distracted family.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Kansas Farmers Suffering.

TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 9.-rThe governor has
indorsed the appeal from the people of
Stevens county fol. aid, and urges that
hearty response be given, to the call for food,
fuel and clothing, The farmers of that county
have suffered four successive failures of
crops and they are without means of support
for the approaching winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10

CrSctxxArr, Oct. 9.-Result of tod
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Testing Pneumatic Guns.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9.-The official test of
tho pneumatic guns Of the cruiser
Vesuvius took place on tho Delaware
river to-day. IL consisted of the
firing of five shots from each
of three guns IN ten minutes and throw
ing shell weighing forty-eight pounds a
distance of one mile. Nothing definite can
be learned as to the results of the tests, but
it is understood they were satisfactory.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
AxtcIlis pcrrnrmnnce.

TERRE HAUrE, Oct. 9.--At the races to-day
Axtell, driven by g. w. Williams, and ac-
companied by Father John as helper, gave
an exhibition mile IN 2:t4I THIS is the fast
est mile ever made IN harness in Indiana.
Axtell will start on Friday to beat the three
year-old record of 2:l34.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 9.-The Minister'S al
lance, composed of clcrgymen of every de-
nomination, has taken hold of the Sunday
closing In earnest and has appointed com
mittee to raise funds for the prosecution of
the violators. For time during the summer
the authorities attempted to enforce the law
against saloonkeepers, but the refusal of the
police to infict more than a nominal penalty
rendered the attempt useless. The min
isters' COMMITTEES proposes now TO see that
tho law is enforced.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Wants IA "Gop at the Winner.

Frank Robinson, the champion catch-as
catch-can wrestler of Colorado desires to
challenge the winner Of the Mathews Roth
cry match, which comes off at the Peoples
theater this evening, for match,
best three out of five for reasonable
stake, to come off at the Coliseum
on the evening of the 10Th. Robinson is
well known throughout Colorado ana on the
coast, as a first-rater He weighs IA pounds,
and has record of seven straight victories
over men of more or less celebrity outside of
the StelIer professional ranks
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Proposcd State League.

The papers of Lincoln, Kearney, Hast
ings, Plattsmouth and other Nebraska cities
have taken up the cue given in Sundays
BEE with reference to state base ball
league for next season, and from the unau-
unity of sentiment it is quite certain that the
project Will be broaght to a successful
issue,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Handsome Present.

The Odd Number Pleasure club has pre-
sented handsome and valuable gold badge
to William McCroith for striking twenty-one
out of twenty-five blue rocks September l5.
The badge consists of pin inscribed "Pre-
sented by the Odd Number Pleasure club a
small gold bar and chain has "W. Nc
Croith," and the pendant attached by chains
has inscribed "Won September Is, 1889"
Engraved on the badge are guns and antlers
and game on the prairie.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
The Western Cattle Men.

CALDWELL, Kan, Oct. AT the meeting
OF the western cattle men to-day memorial
to the Chicago live stock exchange was
adopted which will be extensively circulated
In the range country. IL protests against the
commissions now charged in Chicago as in-
equitable and unjust, aud asks the adoption
of rate of charges which Will distribute the
cost of selling cattle according to their
Valup
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
OF Dealers Assicn.

Providence, r. L., Oct. 9-W. A. Robin
son & Co., oil dealers, assigned to-day. The
Indebtedness is placed at from $3.50 900 to
S300, 600, about 100000 of which is in this
city. The firm is as yet unable to make any
statement,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
DIDN'T LIKE rae POTATOES.
That Is Why Young Callahan Tried
to Carve Has Step-Mothcr

to Carve Has step-Mothcr
G. J. Callahan is young man about twcn-
ty-four years of age who Is now looking
through the bars at the police station await.
ing the summons of the officer who will
take him before Judge BerlSa.
Callahan is the son Of saloonkeeper at
Sixteenth and lizard street, who is married
to hls second wife. Last night young Gala
han conceived the idea that the potatoes
were not cooked in a fashion 70 suit his epi-
curian taste, and without further ado he
began roundly abusing Mrs. Callahan. She
bore it all patiently, which seemed to anger
him somewhat for he grew very abusive
and finally drew knife and threatened to
kill her.
He will be charged with threatening to
kill
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Gate City CLUB Surprises.

The Gate City Athletic Club is in state
OF unusual activity these days in anticipation
of several good events booked for the club
rooms soon. The handsome manager, Jimmy
Kilkenny has been assiluous in working up
programme for the fall and winter months.
and announces he has big surprise for the
club members before the autumn wanCs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Andrcws-Mchay. A

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. Oct 0--fSpecial
TO THE BEE. Charles E. Andrews, sou
of Hon. f.. Andrews. of Syracuse, and Miss
Jessie Mckay, TWO wcl-knOwn and popular
young people, were united in marriage to-day
at Syracuse.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
The Mattnew,.R .tnery Match.

Arthur Rothery, of this city, and Sam
Matthews, of Australia, Will wrestle catch
as-catch. can, best three falls out of five, at
the PEOPLES theater this evening, for
800 n side. Both men have been in active
training for week and are as fine as fiddles.
There is II SUSPICION that the Australian is
'ringer,n and that he will have a snap in the
Omaha athlete. If he does, however, he is n
good one, for young Rothery is no mans
10
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
A Patriotic Discovery.

CITY or MEXIco, Oct. 9,-The UniYersa
says trichinae has been discovered In hogs
imported FROM the United States in San
Luis Potosi,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
bishop HubDard's Funeral.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct, 9.-The funeral Of the
Rt. Rev. Thomas Hubbard Vail, the Episco.
pal bishop of the diocese of Kansas, took
place this afternoon with impressive cere-
monies The Episcopal con nvention now in
session in New York is represented by dele.
gates The remains were taken TO Topeka
tonight,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
Closed For the season

NEBRASKA CRY. Neb., Oct 9.-ISpecial 70
THE 3EE,l-The Nebraska City canning fac
tory has just closed the seasons packing,
having put no 100 600 cans Of corn, tomatoes,
etc, being large increase over last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
A Younr Widow the C,,s,

PIQUA, O., Oct. 9-Iienry Huffman and
Lawrence Huter, both about forty.fve
years of age, have been courtiug young
widow. Huter became the favorte suitor,
and this morning Huffman called on him and
shot him fatally. Huffman then sulcided.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-10
KilIad In a Disnute.

GUTHRIE, |, T., Oct 9.-W. Canterbury
was shot and killed to-day IN the Cnckasaw
nation by Colonel Il, c. Sugg, a wealthy
ranch owner. Colonel Sugg and Canter-
burg met on the highway and it was during
dispute the crime was committed.