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Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
RETREN CHNiENT.
An Economical Streak on the Part of
the IL. a. III.


the IL. 81 III.
The policy of retrenchment adopted by the
Burlington system on its Iowa and Illinois
lines will, it is reported, be carried into
effect by the b. & M. IN Nebraska. On the
Iowa and Illinois lines general reduction
has been made on almost every branch of
the system. The clerical force has been
curtailed, the number of train crews reduced
and the working forces in the shops mater
tally cut down. 1t was currently reported
yesterday that the work of reducing the
forces of the system In Nebraska
would be commenced at once The head
quarters forces, it is asserted, will be especi-
ally affected by the new order, A large num-
ber OF clerks will be laid off, number of
sinecures will be abolished and the staff gen.
orally reduced. The report was given cur
rency last evening and caused great deal of
excitement among the Burlington's Omaha
employees. They are all guessing as to their
chances 20 dodge the lightning when it
strikes. General Manager Holdredge and
General Freight Agent Miller are both alb
sent from the city, presumably upon matters
connected with the proposed change
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Kcya Paha's Trouble.

MUNT, Neb., April 5.-TSpecial to THE
BEE. THE report that Garmon and Bab-
cock, the "cattle-rustlers"-s styled by
many-had been again rounded up by the
vigilantes and disposed OF, proves to be q
canard. Your correspondent has positive
information that such IS not the case. The
committee called on the men named and
took them across the Keya Paha river to
some point on the reservation and turned
dams had formed vigilance committee and
that it was to them the rusters had been
turned over. There is no foundation for
either report.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Railroad and Mail Matters.

GREELEY CENTER, Neb., April 5.-LSpecial
to The BEE. .l-Greeley Center sent sixteen
men to the railroad meeting in Grand Island
Wednesday. Hon. Thomas Fox is one of the
incorporators of the road. Citizens antici-
pate grand boom from the coming of the
new road.
The B. & M. railroad carried the first mail
to Ericsson last Thursday evenidg. This
mail route was much needed.
There IS petition in circulation asking for
q new mail route through from Greeley Cen
ter to Bartlett, Wheeler county, by way of
Acme and Moran. AS it now is letters mailed
at these places are from four to seven days
in reaching Greeley Center
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06

AT pRu0jIeTs ASD DEALEas
JHE CHARLES A. v0GELEa CO.. saiiiasfs. IA
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Shot ut m Cbariyari.

DEs MONIES, IA, April 81 Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE.l-A ,man named Whee-
lock was married at Chester Center, Powe-
shek county, Wednesday night, and q party
set out to give him charivari, armed with
the usual improvised musical instruments.
The noise was kept up in a prolonged strain,
and about 12 O'Clock young lady relative of
the parties, aged about twenty-five years.
went out of the house, and, returning with a
shot gun, fired a charge into the crowd,
wounding Fred Bacon. He was seriously
hurt and died this morning. This is the
second serious affair of the kind that has &C.
Cured in that county
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
BuSiuessI IrouhieS.

New YoRK, April 5.-This afternoon Downs
& Finch, shirt manufacturers, made an as
signment without preferences.
Assignee Miller learned from Mr. Downs
that the liabilities were between $4OO 900 and
S500000. and that the assets, judiciously
handled, would exceed all liabilities.
Boston, April 5.-Isaac Rich 81 Co., the
oldest fish merchants in the city, are finan-
cally embarrassed. Their liabilities are
placed at 5000, 900, and the nominal assets at
S225 900. The firm was part owner of the
steamer Haytien Republic, which was seized
at41ayti. The troubles at Haytl and the
closing of several ports there are said to
have much to do with the FIRMS present
trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06

81 Paul EXpress. ....T I:UU M b.45 ~ Hl
WABASH WESTERN. Leave Arrive
Depot 10Th and Marcy SITS. Omaha. Omaha.
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No. s st. L. Exp. Daily. AIS p IN IL 20 p m
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Guilty of BURGLARY.

BLAIR, Neb., April 5.-lSpecial Telegram
to Tina BEE. District court convened here
Monday with Judge Wakely on the bench.
No important cases have been tried yet. The
criminal cases are set for Monday, April, s,
when Judge Hopewell is expected here.
Will Simmons, Richard Daniels and Charles
Nelson retracted their plea of not guilty and
were sentenced to eighteen months in the
penitentary for burglarizing H. II. Reeds
store last fall. '-.'-.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Eire at Ashland.

ASHLAND, Neb., April ESPECIAL to THE
BEE. IA fire broke out about o'clock this
morning in small stable in the rear of the
Clifton hotel. Hose companies Nos. and 2
were promptly on the ground and did excel
lent service, confning the flames to two or
three small stables. which were consum ed,
together with cow and pony belonging to
M. Swerdfeger, of the Clifton hotel. The
damage will amount to about $780, with no
insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
The sioux Citv A. Ogden.

Sioux CRY, Ia, April Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE.l-F. W. Kimball, who has
been for years chief engineer of the Chicago,
st. Paul & Milwaukee railroad, has resigned
in order to take a position with the new
Sioux City & Ogden company. A. ID. Ladue,
right of way agent of the Milwaukee road,
has also taken the same position with the
right Of way for fifty miles west of here.
The first section of 100 miles has been finally
located and the engineers are now at work
locating the second section.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Religious Gatherings.

BEArRIoE Neb., April 5.-[Special to THE
BEE.J - The Presbytery of Nebraska is
in session with about fifty members present.
Rev. Fulton, of Pawnee City, has been
elected moderator. The Woman's Presby-
terial Missionary society is also in session
with good attendance. The Male choir of
the Y. M. G. A. furnished music for the
evening. Saturday evening Rev. J. N.
Mills, pastor of the Presbyterian church of
this city will be installed. The session of
he Presbytery will close Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Dakota City,s Murder Ca Sc.

DAKOTA CRY, Neb., April 5.-[Special Tel
gram to THE BEE. THE Severson case is
now under progress in the district court.
The defense rested at 8 o'clock this after
noon, having introduced the evidence cf
twelve witnesses. 1t is generally conceded
that the state has failed to make case. Sc
verson's plea is self defense. Some of the
best talent in the northwest has been en-
gagged by both sides,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
A Coming Race.

PENpER, Neb., April 5.--TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. IA horse race for $500 a
side was to-day arranged between James
Mattison, of Wakefield, and A. w. Turner,
of Homer. The race will take place on the
Pender race track Thursday, May 2. Pender
has first class track, and this race is at
tracing sportsmen from all over the sounty.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06

money and subsequently turned il over to
George X. Carman, superintendent OF the
TO the shipper and confronted him with the
charge Of bribery. 1t Is said that the ship
per was greatly asitated and pleaded hard
for no EXPOSURE, actually bursting into tears
as the vision of othe penitentary loomed up
before him. No,steps have yet been taken
towards prosecution
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
The "Boysn Are Reformers.

GREELEY CENTER, Neb., April 5.-[Special
to THE BEE.l-Although high license was not
a question in the late municipal election, it Is
now given out that the "boys'' will advance
the license fee $3.50 dollars, making the fee
$3.50 a year. The liquor men fought hard for
the young board, but knew not the intentions
of the boys should they be elected. There is
only one old man on the board
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
THE PRAIRIE FIRES.
Additional News From the Flame
Swept Regions.

Additional News From the Flame
Swept Regions.
YANKToN. OAK, April 5.-The stories Of
farmers who suffered Dy the flames last
Tuesday show that it was no ordinary prairie
Gre. It licked up everything combustble,
and grass, stubble and wood broke into flame
seemingly without coming in contact with
the fire. Combustion was almost spontaneous
in the dry and heated condition of the atmos-
phere set in motion by the terrible gale.
HIGHMoRE, Oak, April 5..--The prairie fire
was more destructive and calaplitous than at
first supposed. A revised list of deaths is as
follows: Miss Annie Sweeney, Mrs Thomas
Iibbs and boy OF four years. Mrs. Jessup,
Several others are severely burned. Fifteen
families are left homeless and penniless, and
over fifty have suffered serious losses. Sew
eral persons are missing and 1t is feared
they are burned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06

PITTsDuRe, April 5.-At Murhall, Pa, this
morning, three men got into an empty coal
car standing on the tracks, when it started
Oft down the road with terrific speed. Be-
fore it had gone far, however, it came into
collision with an engine. The three men
were thrown out of the car, and one of them
fatally and the other two badly injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Another Mason CITY Sensation.

gram to THE BEE. Frank Harrison, aged
seventeen, has been lncarcerated in the
county Jail on the charge Of enticing minor
female children for lewd purposes. Before
the matter Is settled good sized sensation,
in which number of the bloods of the city
will figure, may be expected. The charge
was preferred against Harrison by Mayor
Stevens.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
The Jury Fined,

FAIRBURY, Neb., April 5.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to TIE BEE. Twelve jurors were
to-day fined SO each by Judge Morris for
contempt of court and sent to Jail during the
pleasure of the court until the fine was paid.
The fine was afterwards remitted and the
jury released. They had it is said, agreed
TO disagree on verdict.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Prize Fighters Arrested.

CHICAGO, April 5.-Iwenty prize fight spec
tators were arrested to night just after a
mill in the southern part of the city. The
fighters were local middleweights, William
Gaynor and Charles Chase Gaynor was
knocked out in the second round by blow
which broke his jaw.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Natural Gas Discovcred,

NEVADA, Ia, April 5.-TSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. Natural gas was found yes
terday at the depth Of eighty feet on the
farm Of Jacob Taylor, five miles east of here,
sending forth sand and gravel 1t was
lighted last night and burned readily. The
light of the flame illuminated the surround
ing country last evening and the result is
Nevada Is aglow with excitement.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
A Brakeman Killed.

MARsuALLrowN, Ia, April 5-ISpecial
Telegram to The BEE. l--John McDill, head
brakeman on the Central freight No. H.
was knocked off the train this morning at
Lacey, run over and killed. He was single,
about twenty-four years old, and his parents
have Just moved here from Union.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
A Cattle shipper Trlpped Up.

CHICAGO, April 5,-A report is current that
prominent cattle shipper few days ago
approached one of the weighmasters in the
employ of the Western Railway Weighing
association and offered him a sum of money
to return false report of the weight of a
certain shipment of live stock. or TO pass it
at an estimated weight, This is clear yio-
laton OF the interstate commerce law as re-
Gently amended. The agent accepted the
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Lost On n EOuI.

SuAMoKIN, Pa, April 5.-A desperate
prize fight of five rounds with skin tight
gloves, Queensbury rules, took place this
morning between Clipper Donahue. of Phil
adelphia, and Hen Wilson (colored), Of
Newark. The slugging was fierce through
out, and both men were frightfully battered.
In the last round Wilson struck Donahue
below the belt and the referee gave the bat
tie to the latter.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
A Woman Burned TO Deatb.

FoRT DODGE, Ia, April 5.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Robert Schneider and
wife, prominent residents of Calhoun county,
living southwest of this city, were driving
into Mason last evening when spark from
MIR. Schiedler's pipe, ignted his wife's, cloth
ing and she was burned to death. In his ef-
forts to extinguish the flames Mr.. Schie d.
ler's hands were so badly burned that ampu-
doubtful
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Boycottine Sioux City.

Sioux CRY, Ia, April 5.--[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. lon account Of the action
Of Sioux City in securing the removal of the
signal station from Yankton, Dak., the mer-
chants Of that place have begun to boycott
Sioux City jobbcrs. Several iobbers to-day
received notice from Yankton customers
canceling orders and withdrawing all trade
relations.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06

I cheerfully recommend Red Clover
Tonic to those suffering from troubles
of the stomach and liver. I am now on
my second bottle, and it makes me feel
like new man. G. M. Connor, Nashua,
Ia., Goodman Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
A Mule Train Service.

LENox, Ia, April 5.-ISpecial to The
BEE. There has been no cutting Off of
train service on this branch of the 20" yet,
but Lenox is promised one less train each
way, commencing on Sunday next. This
would give about such q service as might be
secured by mule train.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
ReruIatina Tourist TICKETS.

CHICAGO, April 5.-The Western States
Passenger association has adopted new regu-
)ations In regard TO the issuance OF tourist
tickets, with view to preventing rate dis
turbances from that source. IL has also been
Egreed to make no reduction IN fares Tor the
centennial celebration of Washingtons in
auguration from points west of Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
CaIifornia,s Crop prosnects.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5. photographic re-
ports from all parts of the state show that
grain, fruit and feed promise. a greater yield
than has ever been known. The rain of yes
terday and to-day was quite general, and
especially heavy in some sections where the
rainfall is usually the lightest,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Electric Light PLANT Leased.

ASHLAND, Neb,, April 5.-lSpeciaI s. to THE
BEE. Negotiations are about completed for
the transfer of the Ashland electric light
plant to Mr.. Mark Dean, an enterprising and
responsible young business man of this city,
control at once
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Shot HIMSELF.

VALENTINE, Neb., April 5.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to TnE BEE. l--James Martin, col
ored man who was discharged yesterday
from the Ninth cavalry, shot himself to-
night while drunk and now lies in a preca-
rious condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Fell From a Train.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., April Especial
Telegram to THE BEE. Fired Mappes,
brakeman on the Ord branch, fell from box
car near Elba while the train was in motion,
aud had an arm broken and sustained inter-
nal injuries.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06

Robert A. Gum, M. d. dean and pro-
fessor OF surgery of the United States
Medical college, editor Of the Medical
Tribune, author of "Gunn's New I'm
proved Handbook of Hygiene and Do
mestic Medicine" says over his own
signature in addressing the proprietors
of Warmers Safe Cure: II cannot be
true to my convictions unless extend
be good and trustworthy. Your graphic
descriptions OF diseases of the Kidneys
and liver have awakened the medical
profession To the fact OF their great ia
crease. Physicians have been expert
mentally treating this disease, and
while casting about for an authorized
remedy, their patients have died on
their hands,"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Chambrrlnin After che CapitaI.

CHAMBERLAIN, Dak., April 5.--A board of
trade was organized this afternoon with the
following officers: A. g. Kellam, president;
8. J. Meyer, vice president; Clark S. Rowe,
secretary; N. w. Eggleston, treasurer. An
executive committee 10 conduct the capital
fight was appointed, consisting OF +. M.
GoodyKoontz, j. Nj. Long and J. A. Stroud.
chamberlain is in the capital fight to WIN.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Greeley Center's First Fire.

GREELEY CENTER, Neb., April 5.-[Special
Telegram to The BEEF house owned by
DIR. Bowen and occupied by Ed Hurley
caught fire at noon to-day from defective
fiue, and was destroyed. Most of the house,
hold goods were saved. u This is the first fire
Greeley Center has had.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Address Registered Letters TO
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La,

REMEMBER TGa' oa The The PayiMs4it pfizes L
GUARANTEED by FOUR NATIoSAL BAsKs OF
New Orleans and the tickets are signed by the
President of an Institution whose chartered
rights are recognized In highest courts; there
fore. beware OF all limitations on anonymous
schemes"
ONE DOLLAR Is the-price OF the smallest part
or fraction OF a ticket ISSUED BY US In any
drawing Anything In our name offered for tess
than one dollar Is a swindio
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Health is Wealth
HtlAlM

DR.. T., C. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, guaranteed specific for Ilysteria, DiZzi-
ness. Commissions. Fits, Nervous Neuralgia,
Headache. Nervous Prostration caused by the
use of alcohol or tobacco Wakefulness, Mental
Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting in
Insanity and leading to misery, decay and
death. Premature Old Age, Barrenness, Loss of
Power IN either SEX Involuntary Losses and
Spermatorrhua caused by over.exertion of
the praln, salf abuse or over indulgence. Each
box contains one months treatment, 81 a box,
or six boxes for 50, sent by mail prepaid on re-
ceipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six boxes. accompanied with 30, we Will
send the purchaser our written guarantee to re-
fund the money If the treatment does not effect
u cure. Guarantees issued only by Goodman
Drug Co., Druggists, Sole Agents, lilo Farnam
Street Omaha eb.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Omaha Aga I'm DEFEATED.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April 4,--TSpecial Tele-
gram to THE EE.l-The St. Joseph Western
ASSOCIATION TO-DAY defeated the Omaha club
of the same league by score Of 4 to 3. The
feature of the game was the pitching of
Knell, of St. Joseph, who struck out nine
men and allowed but three hits to be made
off him.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06

KinuEvand all urinary troubles easily quick
NUWL ly and safely cured byD0CrURA Cap
su!es. Several cases cure In seven DAYS. Sold
tl5O per box, all d. uggists or By mail feOIn Doc
ura Mfg Co. LIE hite IT. ~. Full dir ections
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York-The City of Berlin, from
Liverpool; the State of Indiana, from Glas-
gov; the Otsdam, from Rotterdam.
At London-The Maine, from Baltimore.
AT Hamburg-The Moravia, from New
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000

al3i Prizes amounting to ........... SI,054, 500
NOTE Tickets drawing Capital Prizes are not
entitled to terminal prizes
sH For CLUB RATES, or any further informa:
ion desired, write leglbly TO the undersigned
clearly stating your residence, with state Coul.
ty, Street and NuInoer More rapid return mail
delivery viii be assured by your enclosing an
envelope bearing your full address.
Send POSTAL NOTES, Express Money Orders,
or New YORK Exchange In ordinary letter. Cul-
rency by Express, tat our expensel addressed.
NJ. A. DAUPHIN. New Orleans, La.
Or NJ. A. DAUPHIN, Washington, ID. C.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
Coal Mine Accident.

AT Philadelphia-The Prussian, from
Glasgow; the Baltimore and Gothia, from
JInn ,I,,,,r
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-06
SUBURBAN TRAINS.
Westward.

Running between Council Bluffs ana Al
bright. In addition to the stations mentioned,
trains stop at Twentieth and Twenty-fourth
streets, and at the SUNNI It In Omaha.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-02-17
sTEUBENVILLE.

Celebration by the Knights Of Pythias-
Democratic CIub-Persoual Gossip.
Special Correspondence Of the Sunday Rcg,ge-.
STEUBENyILLE, February Is. - Next
Tuesday is the twenty.fhh anniversary Of
the organization of Knights of Pytbias, the
first lodge bang instituted at Washington
City On the lash Of February, 1854, the
founder being Justua h. Ra.hbone, a clerk
il the Treasury Department of the Govern
ment As q consequence the event will be
celebrated wherever Pythianism Is known
S.euben Lodge, il this city, that was the
inception of the order in Ohio, being insti-
tu.ed on the 25th OF March. 1869, has
made extensive arrangements for the event,
and next Tuesday evening will witness q
gathering in the elegant new ball, on the
corner OF Fourth and Washington streets,
that viii cause the heart of every true
knight TO overflow with Joy. A number
OF lodges have been enlisted to assist in the
preparations, and every arrangement for q
grand gala time has been made. The first
part Of the evening will be occupied with
an entertainment, consisting of addresses,
Rotations, music, &c, which will be fol-
lowed by a lap supper. It is estimated that
this supper will be partaken of by at least
four hundred persons, as the members of the
Lodge ara expected to bring their wives,
children snd sweethearts This will 6e
succeeded by social dance for the enjoy
ment Of the Knights and their friends
The carpet on the hall has been covered
for the purpose, a band Of music engaged,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-02-17
NOTES OF THE TURF.

C.iornians say that the young stallion
Go.siper, by simon, dan by Smuggler
is likely % break che iour-yelr-oli stallion
ree,rl o 2:ls held by Blown.
Sam B-ysrt isr.pfGtsd SIS having some
t0 Nashville for the purpose Of backing
Proctor Euott in the two thousand stakes.
The odds are 20 ! against the gslding.
Another addition was made {, the list of
2.l0 pscers at Los Angles, Cal, recently,
wh.n the seven-year-old bay mare Eiwood,
sister the famous sidewheeler Arrow,
- 43i. rel1csd her record over the Agri-
cultural PAX track from 223i 20 2.20.
A two-year-oid ,colt by S.sm5oul, re-
ce- Iy sold t1a Montana man, is said 20
have brought $4,000 Semboul, al-
trough foalsd En- lisp. h8s o representative
On tae 2.2o liss-t-e bay FLY NehushJa,
Ulo tr1t-ed in $50 20 Les Angeles J31u-
Arg II, ls59.
Captain S. s. Brown. the Piusburg
horsemaD ea.ej yes,etdly that George
Hawkins has made an offsr 10, Reporter.
TIE sam offered IS net named, out it was
not biz enough. IRE Csptlin is quoted
rs aging ihst Reporter or an Of his other
horses excep. TIoudadoCr, viii he sold ii
d big enough p,iCe Is offered.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-02-17
rHEATRIcALNoTE

Agnes Herndol has permanently retired
from the stsge.
See Macbsye's play. written for Mr.
Robson, is flashed, and viii probably be
named, can AfTant Knave.'
Gossip has 81 that the Prince Of Wales
has invited Mrs. Potter to appear next
season 10 London in Anthony and Cleo
patrs. 90
Mrs Langtry has finally Concluded to
sblndcn Macbeth" which has made 3
financial failure.
Richard Mansfield produced "The
School for Sandal at the London Globe
Theatre last Saturday.
Anton Rubeustein, the Russian pianist
is willing 20 make another tour Of America
for O nightly fee of 8, 500, and Abbey,
Schosd'el and Grau sre thinking seriously
aboutit
"Lew" Wallace claims to have received
no less than sixty different requests for
permission 10 drsmatizs Ben Hur.n To
an Of them he hiss replied with a respect
ful negative, and the statement that he
himself has prepared staga version Of his
novel The latter fac. is vel know n.
Herman, the prestidig.tateur, bought,
last week, the entire scenery Of Mckee
Rsnkins Macbeth for $500. 1t cost
over Sd, 1000 to paint. Hermann, as usual,