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Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Henry Peterson, Union Pacific conduc
tor yesterday, paid So in police court for the
privilege of keeping big bull dog that bit
little child few days ago.
John Quinn was fined SEQ by Judge Berka
yesterday for passing counterfeit money in
a Davenport street bawdy house.
The revenue collections, yesterday,
amounted TO SS,754.44.
John Alderman, cash boy for Hayden
Bros, was arrested for the larceny Of Sl.20
from his employers.
DIR Venuto the Italian musician, and ID. c.
Merlie, the son Of Italy. who parades occa-
sionally in the uniform Of ar Italian officer,
had quarrel yesterday, which resulted in
Merle breaking q hickory club over his
countryman's head. Both men were ar
rested.
John Womerly was fined $50 and costs in
police court yesterday, for resisting arrest
by Deputy Sheriff Lew Grebe.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
He'll Not Come Rack

New York, April 20.-lSpecial Telegram
to The BEE. William M. Calender, the
missing president of Calender Insulating
and Water Proofng company, Is not ex.
pected to return. Mr.. Calender IS supposed
to be in England, of which country lie is a
native, and the members OF the clerical force
say they don't know who is going TO pay
them their arrears OF salaries. The com
pany was incorDorted in 1873 under the laws
OF this state, with a capital stock of $500, 900.
JUS financial affairs now stand Liabilities,
sl,425, 900; assets, about Sl37, ,0O0 net liabli-
ties, 81, ,2SS, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
A War Concert

Taking into consideration the charitabl
object for which they were given the Drum
mer Boy concerts, yesterday afternoon and
last night at the Grand opera house, were
not nearly so well attended as they should
have been. Artlstically, however, they were
quite successful. An excellent programme
OF instrumental and vocal music had been
ers failed to respond, which caused some dis
appointment, though Major Hendershot sun
plied all vacancies and afforded those pres
ent very enjoyable evening. The major Is
q drummer and no mistake He played
1Marching Through Georgia" 1.-THE Girl /
Lett Behind Me-" army sick call and dirge
IN honor OF the late General Hatch, in such
style as was never before heard In this city
he also gave limitations on his drum OF O
locomotive and battle that showed wonder
Iul skill. A quartette of male singers rem
dered three or four familiar old war songs,
solos.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Thurston Democrats Stirring.

PENpER, Neb., April 20.-[Special to THE
BEE. 1.-The democrats of Thprstou county,
to-day, issued a call for county convention
to be held at this place on Saturday, April
"a, at 2 p. m. There are six precincts in the
new county which are entitled to an aggre-
gate Of twenty-six delegates, nine of whom
come from Wnnebago precinct,
the Indian stronghold The repubi-
cans have not called their con
vention yet, but will probably not lose much
more time in dong so. A lively struggle for
supremacy Is looked for between the two
parties in the new county, with the chances
claimed, however, by the independent ele-
ment, that the republicans have the inside
track
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21

ter plumbers, but it is now hoped that any
thing in the way of lockout or a strike
will be averted.
1t is true that there has been strike of the
journeymen tailors this spring, but that was
finally satisfactorily ended, and although
in this strike both sides were stubborn and
the men remained out five or six weeks, 1t is
the only strike that mas been on and only a
compa ratively few men were affected.
In the raIiroad circles there seems to be
unusual tranquility, except, perhaps, on the
Union Pacific, where there is some
dissatisfaction among the men.
Especially is this true of those
employed in the shops, who are inclined to
find fault with the reduction Of time and
wages which went into effect last Monday.
A majority of the men, or n large portion at
least, would prefer to work eight hours and
receive more pay. There have been some
muttering among the younger men over this
change. but II is not supposed that any seri-
GUS results viii ensue from this, Or that, in
fact, there will be any trouble upon any OF
the roads running into this city.
The bricklayers, carpenters, plasterers and
kindred tradesmen seem to be satisfied with
existing scales and contractors and builders
anticipate no delay in building this year on
account of strikes.
typographical union, but well informed men
in the organization say that there will be no
trouble this spring.
Said "a veteran X. of l.. man, day or two
ago, ''It's just as natural for workngmen to
strike in the spring AS it is for the grass 10
grow, but l think this year will be an excep-
ton TO the rule, and am willing 10 wager a
new hat that there will be no strike this sea-
SON."
'You'l hear all kinds Of talk about such
and such 1ournoymen going 10 strike but
You don't want to pay any attention to it,
They have 10 talk you know, that is the
youngsters, but us older heads can generally
keep them down"
Small strikes there may be, but none of
any magnitude.
Frank Johnson who has been foreman of
tho section men of the Union Pacific yards
for nineteen years, was discharged last
Monday evening, no reason beng given
for the action. When wages were re-
duced by the company four months
ago, johnson interceded for his men
and succeeded in securing them 81 40 a day
instead OF 81. 25 and his action on this occa-
his discharge. He will appeal his case TO the
management, and IL is said will be supported
by the Knights of Labor.
l.. A. No. s,6l6, X. OF L., Union No. ll2,
q. and j., and the taiors and cigar makers
unions have decided to organize q central
labor union, and with this object in view held
u meeting last Monday night. The resolu-
tions of the Omaha central union were
adopted and other necessary procedure DIS
cussed. Another meeting will be held at X.
Of L. hall this evening,
The Pressmen, Stereotypers aud Electro
toyers' union wishes TO extend thanks TO
hesfey q Heafey the Typographical union
ana other friends for their kindness during
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
The New York Fire.

New YoRK, April 20.-Four fire engines
and two fire boats were busy this morning
throwing water on the ruins of the ware
houses and elevators destroyed in last nights
fire. Two thousand barrels of oil are still
burning at the Wilcox refinery. The people
injured are all doing as well as could be cx-
pected, and no further deaths are antici-
pated.
The New York Central's loss is footed up
by its officials as Sl,400,00O, but more than
the company and need not be replaced, An
other half million and over is covered by IN
surance 80 that the actual net loss of tho
company, chiefly on freight for which it is
responsible is about 100000 Depew stated
to-day that the total loss to property con
sumed by fire will not be far from 81, 900 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Dcpots Abandoned.

The army quartermaster's depot at Chey-
enne has been abandoned. The ordnance
department will also be suspended, and both
OF the departments will be removed to
Omaha. Orders nave also been issued for
the abandonment of Fort Laramie, which is
at present headquarters of the Seventh in
fantry, 1--WE of the companies have been
ordered to Fort Du Chesne and IL is proba-
BILE that the remaining ones will go to Fort
Sidney and Fort Mckinney
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
The Fremont Postmastershin

FREMONT, Neb., April 2O.-[Special to THE
BEE. The fight for the Fremont postmas-
tership, which has been going on for some
time, and which has recently assumed some
what complicated conditions was settled to-
day by Congressman Dorsey announcing it
at his intention 10 at once recommend the
appointment Of H. c. Wolcott TO whom he
has practically; been pledged for several
weeks. Wolcott is an old soldier, and this
fact has strong weight IN his favor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
WinBanauct MIR. Eean.

LINCOLN, Neb., April 20.-[Special Tele
gram to The BEE. IA committee met to.
night to arrange for reception to be ten
dered to Patrick Egan before he leaves for
his post as minister to Chilli. The conclu-
sions were kept as far as possible, a secret
but it was learned that banquet at the Cap.
ital hotel will be part of the festivities
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Labor Notes.

There is plenty of work in Omaha for day
laborers.
ors
The iourneymen plumbers, in anticipation
OF u strike, have published in eastern papers
n statement of the situation here and warned
all members of the craft to keep away from
Omaha.
There are a great many carpenters in the
city who are not satisfied with the course of
Union No 5S and who have taken steps to
organize another union. The first meeting
was held last Monday night, when preimin.
airy steps were taken towards organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
A Watch RcCoYered

Sergeant Ormsby, last night, recovered
from Weley's pawnshop, at the corner of
eleventh and Farnam, gold watch, valued
at Sl35 that was sold by Edholm a. Aiken
last October, to Matte Reed, aud stolen
shortly afterwards by the Reed wOman,s
cook, Mrs. Airie Fletcher, colored. The
thlef was arrested. Edholm a. Aiken. who
sold the watch on the installment plan.
offered reward of $25 for its recovery
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Urging GroT's Appointment

The Douglas county bar association held
a meeting in the district court yesterday
and endorsed Judge L.. A. Croft for q posi-
tion on the interstate commerce commission.
lie has been endorsed by the board of trade.
The bar passed resolutions eminently beft-
uhg Judge Grofi, and requesting Senators
Manderson and Paddock TO urge President
Harrison TO make the appointment.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
A Mysterious Disappearance.

FREMONT, Neb, April 2O-TSpecial to TIE
BEE. Mrs. e. l.. Gillespie, of Valentine,
wife of the assistant doorkeeper of the last
senate, was in the city yesterday. She was
in search of her husband, who mysteriousy
disappeared from home day or two ago
He took with him upon his departure trunk,
into which, among other things, he packed a
number OF his wife's garments. She is at a
loss to understand his actions, and has no
idea as to his whereabouts. She thinks per-
haps his mind is affected.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Cars Guarded By the Police.

ST. PAUL, April 2O,-The street car strike
continues. but with four policemen TO each
car the company has kept number Of cars
going all day, no trouble OF any account
has been reported.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Articles Of Incorporation

Articles of incorporation of two publish
ing companies were flied yesterday with the
county clerk. One is the A. B. c. Publish
ing company, with a capital stock of 81, 600.
The incorporators are L. b. Kramer, Fred
Benzinger and w. A. Chandler.
The other is the Omaha Dispatch Publish
ing company. 1t is organized for an exist
ence or 100 years, and will be conducted
with capital stock of $4,000. The incor-
porators are j. c. Wilcox, w. w. Lowe n.
n. K. Orff, SturRes Whitlock and j. o.
Fisher.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
The Blair PostofIice Contest

BLAIR, Neb., April 90 Special Telegram
to THE BEE. 1T is reported on the streets
to-day that the applicants for the Blair post
office, George S. Cook and Dinna Anberg.
are to determine who shall be the successful
one by an election. The date is not set vet
but it is to be held in the near future. Only
republicans will have vote
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Assault With Intent to Kill

DAKOTA CITY, Neb., April 2O.-[Special
Telegram to THE BEE. IA warrant was
sworn out to-day by w. II. Kennedy for the
arrest of young fellow named Johns, charg-
ing him with assault with intent to kill.
Kennedy was badly hurt, and his recovery
is doubtful, as he is an old man, while Johns
is q mere lad. He was fined $lO and costs.
amounting to $25.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
A SUICIDE AT SCRIBNER.
A Despondent Old Man Shoots Him
self In the Mouth.
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
The Assistant D6orkeeper OF the Late
Nebraska Senate Mlssing-Thurs-
ton County De mocrats Issue
Call.
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
An Old Man Tired of Life.

FREMONT, Neb., April 20.-[Specal Tele-
gram TO THE BEE. .l-Mr. Blessing, a man
between sixty and seventy years of age, COM
mtted suicide at Scrlbner to-day about noon
by shooting himself in the mouth with re
volver. He has been respondent for long
time, and he told some friends of his inten-
tion to take his own life.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Strikers Are Quiet.

There was no interference with the water
works company's trench at Twenty fourth
and Farnam streets last night by the strik.
ing laborers. Everything was quiet and only
one policeman was detailed TO look after the
matter NO more trouble is expected aud
Vice President Hall OF the company thlnks
that the strikers will return to work at the
reduced wages Of Sl.50 a day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
A Watch Stolen.

NEBRAsKA CRY, April 2O.-lSpecial to THE
BEE. While absent from the house for a
few moments to-day, Mrs Robert Greebe
had valuable gold watch and cham stolen
from her house. No clue to the thief
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
The Smcad system.

NEBRASKA CRY, Neb., April 2O.-TSpecial
to THE BEE. The board of education to-day
made a contract for putting into the new
S20 600 school house, the Smead system of
heating and ventilation and the dry closet
system Work on the building has COM
menced.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21

Fourteen members of the Minneapolis base
ball club are ut the Barker.
George w. ONeill, of Waterloo, Neb., is
at the Baker.
r. J. Hin, of Freeport, ILL.,, is registered at
the Barker.
Mrs, John Boyer, Of Deadwood, is In the
city, visiting her daughter, Mrs. r. A. G.
Stevens.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton left Omaha
last evening for New York. Her address
will be 10 Broad street, New York, care of
Robert l., Stanton, esq.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
A Little Strike.

The strike among the men employed by
waterworks company on the Farnam street
trenches, caused little ripple in labor cir
ces this week. The mems wages were re-
duced, on Thursday, from sl.75 to Sl.5O per
day, and as soon as the men were notified of
the reduction, 1875 of them walked ont. The
company asserted that it would be able to
put other men to work Immediately, but
failed to do so. The strikers hung about the
works, and three men were arrested for
jeering pipemen at work in the trenches, but
there were no serious outbreaks. The men
are still out, and no shovelers have been
hired to take their places. They say that
they will not return to work for less than
$l.75, and the company says it will not pay
more than $780, and there the matter
stands.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
-Four Peonie Droynch.

ST. LOUIS, April 20.-Mrs. A. II. Lucas, of
Carthage, Mo-, her two daughters and hired
man, while attempting TO ford a swollen
creek below that city in "a wagon last even
ing, were carried down the stream and
drowned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21

sisted by the marshal, after doing UP three
of them, proceeded with the car though
badly bruised. The tramps had the driver
arrested, but he was promptly discharged by
the court ~
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
Tried to Take a Street Gar.

uDAKoTA CITY, Neb., April 20. Especial
Telegram to The BEE IA gang of toughs
undertook to take possession Of the street
car at CoyinRton to-day. The driver. as.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
New Satines.
25C.
the sickness and death of their brother

the sickness and death of their brother,
Charles LIE Marsh.
Typographical union, No. 100, will consider
important business of secret nature at
meeting to be held next Sunday.
The situation among the plumbers is un-
changed. The journeymen do not seem to be
disposed to take action, neither do the
masters association. The latter await the
word of M. A. Free alone to order lockout,
they say.
A reporter dropped in to see Mr.. Free, yes
terday, and asked him for his side Of the
matter.
Here it is in nutshell" said he. ''The
journeymen aud master plumbers made cer-
tain agreements year ago, and one of these,
was that one iobber should be en-
ployed to every four journeymen.
/ intend now to stick this thing out
and / will not give in one iota. l have been
fined $50 by the nnion which shall not pay.
i have here in my desk 1913 applications from
men in the east who are anxious to go to
work for me, so that there are no lack of
men. l don't want to make trouble or cause
a lockout il can help it, nor will unless
absolutely compelled to protect myself"
The iourneymen contend that they are not
trying to run the business of their employ
ers, but simply ask for that which is right
and equable. They held meeting Thurs
day and Friday nights, but took no definite
action.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
WeekIy Rank sratament.

New YoHK, April 2O,-The weekly bank
statement shows the reserve has Increased
se,02l 900. The banks now hold sl2,0sY, ,0oe
In excess Of legal requirements.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21

Officer Rowden mourns the loss Of pair
OF new gloves which some of the street gang
over whom he had charge, stole from hiln.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21
HARMONY WILL PREVAIL.
Indications That There Will be No
Strike This Season.
The Questions at Issue Between the
Master and Journeymen Plumb
ers-Reduced Labor at
the Shops.
REVIEW OF THE SITUATION.


t present there is no rea-
son to believe that there
will be any serious trou-
BILE between workmen
and their employers in
Omaha this spring.
There is a little i'll
feeling existing between
the iourneymen and mas
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-21

We are all right again on &c Wall Paper.
The National tribune., 1889-02-14
HEART FAILURE.
What is the Reason 50 Many Old Soldiers Have

What is the Reason so Many Old Soldiers Have II.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The fact that
you have secured Prof Oswald to prepare a
series of articles for THE NATIONAL Tribune
on the health of the human family. reminds
me of duty have been putting elf for long
while-i. O., call upon sonic contributor to give
US an article explaining the unusual fatality
among the cid soldiers from heart failure y
during the past year or two, and advise Us as
to the best way to utilize the vigor left u.s.
The writer saw the whole animal" from
1861 to 1865 and, aside from two wounds came
back apparently as sound as he went in; be-
longs to a hardy, long lived Pennsylvania Ger
man stock, that never thinks of dying under
50; but at 10, without any warning was
stricken down with percarditis and barely
and might add unfortunately, lived through
the attack. This was more than five years ago
but | have been an invalid ever since, with
the attacks coming just often enough to keep
me reduced, and IN that condition which pre-
vents my making any physical or mental effort
without reaction afterWaTd, that warns me
that l have only existence loft me- but very
little life. / have perfect digestion aud my
fige senses seem to be perfect but each year
the heart seems less able to do its work, and
each attack brings less pain; the number be-
ing regulated by the amount of effort | put
forth. The desire to live grows weaker but
the prospect for q release from this human
haOitatIon does not grow brighter.
Seeing rs high as six deaths from "heart
failure in your Mustered Out column in one
issue, it looks as if the Professor ought to dis
cuss the question in all its bearings, from
scientific standpoint. fer the benefit OF the old
comrades, and let those who are in apparent
health make tho best use possible of the little
vitality left them. Physicians say there is no
help after the FIRST attack, when the heart
valves are ruined.
Let US hear from the Professor soon, as many
of the comrades may be benefited thereby.
Success to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE Ais
PAUGH, 31st Ohio, Rock Rapids, Iowa.
The National tribune., 1889-02-14

Pitchers Castoy:a
The National tribune., 1889-02-14
MONDAY, FEB. II.
The House adjourned st 5 o'clock p. m.

SPEER's STEAM COOKER is just what every
housek eeper needs. No steam from same es-
capes into the room. Fits any stove, aud is
chean. See advertisements
The National tribune., 1889-02-14

In the Senate, the bill to establish a United
States Court in the Indian Territory was taken
up In conjunction with the House bill to change
the Eastern and Northern Judicial Districts
of Texas, and Mr.. Vest MOI stated the pur-
poses of the bills, which are almost identical
He moved to substitute the Senate bill for the
House bill
Mr. Jones ark offered another substitute
for the House bill, and explained the difference
between the various propositions. The substi
tnte offered by Mr.. Jones was rejected, and that
of Mr.. Vest agreed to, and Conference Cam
mittee. consisting of Messrs Edmnnds fVt1
Wilson tlowal aud Vest Mo-, appointed.
The Qualifications appropriations bill was then
The National tribune., 1889-02-14

Mention The National trIbunA.
The National tribune., 1889-02-14
Accldenis WilI Hammer.

I-Fta0 IUIN " otNg'I
Miss Gushingtou-I admit, Arthur. that this
is not the first time l have been engaged, but
Pm sure your noble, generous heart
Little Brother-Sis, the baby's got your bag
of engagement rings
The National tribune., 1889-02-14
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE D. G. THURSDAY FEBRUARY a. 1882

taken up, and IN motion of Mr.. Henderson
(Neb.), an item was inserted appropriating
100000 for the purchase of movable suhma-
rine torpedoes. The several amendments re-
ported by the Committee on Appropriations
were then agreed to and the bill was passed.
The Senate resumed consideration Of the
Union Pacific refuuding bill, but without COM
ing to a conclusion, adjourned at $50 o'clock
p. m.
The House went into Committee of the Whole
on the Postofice appropriation bill, Mr.. Blount
(Ga.) explaining the provisions of the bill,
which appropriates 1886, 3i4, of which it was
estimated that the Department would provide
$62, $685. 58 from its own revenues. The appro-
priation for inland mail transportation was an
increase of So los, 300 over the appropriation of
the current year, and this was in part account
ed for by the fact that the Department had sent
estimates of deficiency of 81 ,007, 500. The in
crease in the free-delivery system amounted to
81, 100000. This was rendered necessary by
the laws passed for the classification of carriers
for leaves of absence and for applying to them
the eight-ho law. But Notwithstanding this
increase, this branch of the service would be
more than self-sustaining. There was an in
crease of 100000 in the appropriation for the
compensation of PostOffice clerks The appro-
priations heretofore made had been too small,
and it had been thought proper to increase
them.
The committee having risen to enable the
House to limit debate, which was done, ii r.
Springer Il.) reported that the Conference
Committee on the Territorial bill had been IN
able to agree.
Mr. Baker IN. " offered a resolution in
structing the House Conferees to exclude New
Mexico from the bill to provide for the admis-
sion of North Dakota by proclamation, and to
provide that Montana and Washington shall
be admitted on the same terms, either by proc
lamation or by formal acts of admission. The
matter went over until Monday, and the com
mittee resumed its consideration of the Post
Office appropriation bill, which consumed the
rest of the days session, the House adourning
at o'clock p. m.
MONDAY, FEB II.
Mr. Paddock (Neb.) presented to the Senate
petition of Rawlins Post. No. So, Department
of Nebraska. praying for the passage of THE
National Tribune Pension Bill which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Pensions
The Senate then went into Executive session,
and the doors were closed for three hours.
The naval appropriation bill was then taken
up and consumed the entire day session with
out coming TO a vote upon the measure, the adj
tournament taking place at $50 o'clock D. m.
III the House, after the morning hour, the
Smalls- Elliott election contest case was taken
up. and consumed the entire day'sscssi0n, long
arguments being made by Mr.. Crisp (Ga.) and
Mr.. Rowel (Ill.
The House adjourned st o'clock D. M