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Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
AN OMAHA MAN IN TROUBLE.
Sued for 5000 Damages for Breach
of Contract.

CHICAGO April 17.--[Special Telegram to
THE BEE. The Century Book and Paper
company to-day began suit in the circuit
court against Adam Baker for $1,000 dam
ages for breach of contract. Baker is the
man from Omaha who made contract of
agency with the company, deposited $500 and
gave them draft for $500 to make up the
81, 900 his contract called for, and then, be-
lieving himself swindled, filed bill enjoin-
ing the collection of the draft. Attorneys
for the company assert it is responsible and
worthy institution; that the contract was
fair and legal, and that Baker rushed into
court without knowing what for. They pro-
pose to see if the case will work tho other
way now.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
The Pullman Patent Valid.

CHICAGO April H-Judge Gresham to-
day delivered an opinion, Judge Blodgett
concurring, declaring that the Pullman
Sessions patent for vestibule cars is valid,
and that the Wagner Palace Car company
was infringing on it. The court made the
temporary injunction against the Wagner
company perpetual, and referred the matter
of damages TO master in chancery A dis
patch from New York tonight says that
representatives Of the Wagner company
clam that they can dispense with the Ses-
sions portion Of the yestibule and still use IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Washinaton Relics.

New YoRK, April l7.--The loan collection
OF portraits, relics and silverware of Wash
ington and his time, which will be one of the
pleasantest features of the centennial cele-
bration, opened for exhibition in the rooms
of the metropolitan opera house tonight.
The portraits, of which there are over fifty,
of Washington, are hung in three rooms, and
the exhibition of newspapers by the Fellow
craft club, silverware and relics, occupy two
more. The relics of Washington are numer-
Gus, and comprise everything from his
sword and clothing to the trappings Of his
horse,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
FOR PUBLIC CONVENIENCE.
Another Order OF the Last Admins
tration Reversed.

tratiOn Reversed.
WASHINGTON, April l7.-The postof1ice de-
partment has rescinded the order issued DUR
ing the last administration, having for its OBJ
ject the discouragement of the practice by
trainmen of carrying special newspaper COR
respondence and other matter, in other than
mail trains. 1t is said, at the department,
that there are a very large number of small
towns throughout the country which have
meagre telegraphic facilities. In many of
these villages the post and telegraph offices
close early, and to prohibit train men from
carrying to neighboring town or city, small
of the highest general Importance, is re-
garded as unwise and unjust The news
papers of the country, it is maintained,
should receive every possible facility for OBJ
trainmen have been encouraged to lend aid.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Postponed on Account off Rain.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE American
association championship season was to have
been opened to-day between the Athletic and
Brooklyn clubs, but rain obliged postpone
ment until tomorrow.
BALTIMORE, April 17.-The Baltimore Col
umbus game to-day was postponed on ac-
count of rain.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
stockslager Explains.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Commissioner
Stockslager has made public aletter concern
ing homestead entries in Oklahoma, ad-
dressed to ID. ID. Halstead, Purcell 1t runs
thus:
''In reference to a memorandum of five
questions received from you under date of
the 18th, have to state that it is not usual
to answer hypothetical questions; but in view
of the anomalous conditions affecting public
lands in Oklahoma, l will state, viz
"a person desiring to become an actual
settler under the homestead laws may initiate
his claim by entry nj district land office,
after properly selecting and examining the
land desired in which case he is allowed six
months from date of entry within which to
establish his actual residence on
he may initiate his claim by
actual settlement on land which may consist
Of some act or acts connecting himself with
the particular tract claimed, said act or acts
such intention, and from which the public
generally shall have notice of his CLAIM.
Thereafter he is allowed three months
within which to make his claim of record by
entry at the district land Office.
Which of The two methods should be
chosen is q matter for the party's selection,
according to the circumstances and his own
Judgment.
III TWO OOuu nuc SSuIleTS OF
the one whose settlement or entry is prior in
time will have superior right. When incep-
tion of claims is simultaneous--that is, at the
same tme-the legal right is equal, and
the question can not be decided ac-
cording to equities, tho land shall
be awarded to the party having superior
equities, If any; If none, then it has been the
practice to put the land up between the
claimants and to award the right of entry to
the one bidding the highest for the privilege.
"The act of March 2, 1899, cnacts that until
such lands are opened for settlement by
proclamation no person shall be permitted to
enter upon and occupy the same, and any
person violating this provision shall never be
permitted 10 enter any of these lands or ac-
quire any right thereto. The presidents
proclamation Of March %, 1889, calls atten-
tion expressly to this provision, ana directs
that 1t be strictly enforced
~ am not prepared, ia advance OF case
arising, TO give an opinion as to what par
ticular act or acts will be considered n viola
tion of law IN this respect"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
COLORED HIGIRESS.
Francis Ebbs left 100000 by Her
Former NJa,tpr

LOUISVILLE, KY, April H. Especial Tele-
gram to The BEE by jury's verdict to-
day. Francis Ebbs, the colored mistress of
James M. Roman, an old farmer recently de-
ceased, was given all his property amount
ing TO $40, 900. Roman had lived with the
woman from slavery days, when he owned
her. At his death he left her and their chill
dren his property His neicc Mrs. Mary
Hydron, of Indiana, who had been reared by
Roman, contested the will. She claimed
that the will was made under undue in
fiuence,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Nor,I,wcstcrn Crop Prospects.

ST. Paul, April 1.-THE Pioneer-Press in
the morning will publish reports from a
section covering about half the wheat pro.
duccd in Minnesota and Dakota. From these
reports 1t seems that 100 stations report a
good TO excellent condition of ground, thirty
consider it fair, while only ten rate 1t as not
good. II has rained within the past week
and the dry spell is broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
pos,onines For oklahoma.

WASHINGTON, April l7.-Snce March 4
about five hundred changes have been made
in the personnel of the railway mail service.
First Assistant PostmasterG General Clar X
son, in speaking OF the matter to-day, said 1t
has been the policy OF the department to
displscs incompetent clerks and appoint ex-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
WESTERN PACKING INTERESTS.
Western Packing Again Shows Re-
ductiOn in Output.

CINCINNATI, April 1T-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. l-1he Price Current
will say: This is the fourth week in which
q reduction is shown in the number of hogs
handled by the western packers, the re-
turns indicating 100000 against $4,000 the
preceding week and 100000 for the cores.
ponding week last year. From March 1 the
total is ,225, 900, against 100000 year ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Died From His Injuries.

DEs MONIES, Ia, April 17.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE Bee J-Mr. Schedler, The old
man who was so badly burned in trying to
save his wife from burning, died at Manson
to-day. The clothing of his wife caught fire
from sparks from his pipe as they were
driving. She was so badly burned that she
died at once, and he received injuries that
killed him after two weeks of terrible suffer-
ing. He was one of the pioneers of Calhoun
county,.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
The Koads Asked 10 ExpIaln.

WAsnISGToN, April f7.-The interstate
commerce commission this afternoon issued
orders instructing large number of railroad
companies, including the most important
lines in the United States, TO appear before
it on certain dates in May, and make ex-
plantations in the matter OF free passes, free
transportation, commissions on tickets, car
mileape. etc
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
TO Take Action on Trusts.

BLooniNoToN, H., April l7.-The presi-
dent OF the receut farmers convention held
here, has issued call for a state convention
OF the farmers of Illinois, TO meet here on
April 25 and lay down a line Of action in OPP
great trusts.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Killed With an Ave

NoDLEsvILLE, Ind, April 17-John Weeks
and Ebenezcr BEEN, two Hamilton county
wood-choppers, became involved IN quarrel.
this morning, and Weeks buried his axe Ia
the back of BEEN, cutting through the
shoulder into the backbone, and indicting :
mortal wound.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18

New YoRR, April ia sale OF trotting
stock of the Marc,,land stud, the property of
Secretary Tracy, began this morning. The
trottors sold at gooa prices. The total for
the days salo was $50, $50, an average per
herse Of Sizes. The sale closes TOMORROW.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
TO GET RID OF HER PARENTS.
A Girl Puts Rough On Rats In the
Family Tea.

MARINE CITY, Mich, April 17,--TSpecial
Telegram to THE BEE, Monday evening
last, James Williams and wife were taken
suddenly very i'll with symptoms of potion
ing. They are still in a serious condition,
This morning Matilda Williams, fourteen
years old, daughter of Mrs. Williams by a
former husband, admitted to the physician
that she had put tablespoonful of Rough
on Rats in the tea, The girl had cast her
fortunes with q cowboy combination and was
brought home against her will. She saw NO
way to continue upon the high road to fame
that she had selected, other than by remov-
ing her parents and acted accordingly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Louisville VS. Kansas City,

LOUISVILLE, April 17.-The opening game
of the American association here was be-
tween Louisville and Kansas City. The
score:
Louisville. 0 0 0 0 0 0 O. 4
Kansas City...2 0 3 0 . ~
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
A Noted Counterfeiter Convicted.

BosToN. April l7.--Levi S. Pratt was to-
day convicted on two charges of passing
counterfeit United States treasury notes.
He will be sentcnced tomorrow. He was
tried and convicted for similar offense in
Iowa and served two years of hve-years
sentence, when he was pardoned by ex-
President Cleveland.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
To Become Dean of Laramie.

IOWA CRY, Ia, April 17.-lSpecial Tele
gram to THE BEE. REV. S. N. Watson,
rector of Trinity church, has resigned to
become dean of Laramie under Bishop Tai
bott, of Wyoming.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Killed by a Failing Tree.

WHEELING, w. Va, April IS.-Perry
Wine, well known citizen living in Brock
ton county, was telling a tree to-day when il
broke across the stump, demolishing the
house and killing his wife and three chil-
dren.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
Place.
BASE BALL.
Opening of the American Association
Championship Season.

CINCINNATI, April 17.-The champion sea-
son of the American association opened to-
day in the presence of over ten thousand
people. The score:
Cincinnati ......0 D 0 0 l O.
St Louis 0 o 0 ~
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
The Weather Indications.

For Nebraska and Iowa; Rain, no de-
cided change in temperature, yariahlo
winds.
For Dakota; Light rains, warmer. vsrt
able w,Eds.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
superintendent of Census.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-The president to-
day appointed Robert p, Porter, Of New
York, superintendent Of census.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-18
The Affidavit Required.

ARKANSAS CRY, Mo-, April 17.-ISpecial
Telegram to THE BEE. United States Re
ceiver G. Nj. Barnes, who Is here ready to
move to Guthrie, Oklahoma, as soon as
shelter can be obtained there, has just re-
ceived instructions from Washington con-
cerning the entry of Oklahoma lands. For
the purpose of guarding against fraud, a very
particular affidavit is required to be signed
by all applicants for land, and every one
must be familiar with the land he desires to
enter and to have passed over it and per-
sonally examined it. These instructions re-
uuires each individual wishing to enter
land to make ailidavit that he is the identical
person who is an applicant for government
title to that particular land; that he is well
acquainted with the character of said de-
scribed land, with each and every legal sub
division thereof, having frequently passed
over the same; that his personal knowledge
of said land is such as TO enable him to
testify uaGerstaDdingly with regard thereto
that there is not, to his knowledge, within
the limits thereof any valuable mineral
gravel beds or cement and that no portion
of the land is being worked for mineral or is
claimed as mineral, and that the object in
securing the land is for agricultural pur.
poses. This affidavit is to be read TO the
applicant by the proper officer, who has in
structlons to call his special attention to 1t,
and prosecute him to the fullest extent OF the
law If he SwearS falsely.
This precaution is deemed necessary on
account of the great scramble there
will be for lands since it is we'll known here
that there are thousands of persons who con-
template entering lands without even having
seen them. Some trouble is apprehended
on account of the supposed uncertainty of
the law governing Oklahoma, under which
one person might enter a tract of land at the
registers office and another might settle and
improve the same land, since the locator has
ninety days in which to make his improve
ments. The rule is to give the actual settler
the preference, but that ali will have to be
settled by the receiver and register, sitting
as court subject to appeal to the Interior
department. These are the matters that
seem destined to cause serious trouble, be.
cause the boomers are wholly ignorant OF
the law and its application, and most OF
them are ready to fight for what they may
consider an infringement ON their rights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
UNGRA TEFUL HARRISON

Blocks-of Dudley S complaint that Harrison refuses to recognize him is re- newed proof that Benjamin Harrison is not big enough to get out from beneath his grandfather's hat. If any one man should have influence at the white house it is Bill Dudley, for no man did more than he to carry Indiana and possibly New York. He was one of Matt Quay's most useful men in dispensing the poodle fried from the manufacturers and tariff barons.
 Republics are proverbially ungrateful, but hitherto it has seldom been charged that men in our republic who profited from services such as Dudley's have cut the man while enjoying the fruits of his labors. Harrison was a close personal and political friend of Dudley previous to and during the campaign of last fall, and few men knew better than he the peculiar political methods that the knight of the floaters was wont to practice. When the blocks-of-tive letter was made public and the results in Indiana showed that it was by the methods suggested therein the state was carried for the republican candidates President Harrison must have recog. nized that his election was the result ot the corrupt use of money. He shoulo have refused to profit from Dudley's services if he felt sensitive as to tho methods employed or resentful agains the man employing them. But there i' no record that he made any word O. protest when the existence of the lettel was made public and when the fact wa apparent that 'trusty men" were being placed in charge of the "foaters il blocks of five" To cut the man wh, made his election possible is ungrateful not to say contemptible. And WI have Dudley's own word for it in his letter to Sam Val Pelt, that Harrison has cut hin completely.
 Dudley has one thing, however, t' console him. He can feel perfectly sure that he has not been thrown overboart because of the political methods he ha practiced, but only because he happened to be found out. It is not a sin witt this administration-it never is with re publicans-to buy up elections by look ing after the floaters the sin consists il being caught at the game. Had Dudle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

COLONEL DUDLEY is destined not to be left without chance to sue for libel and forgery. But it is a little remarkable how backward he seems to be in coming forward to seek legal vindication. There is little affair hanging over the New York Post and World that Dudley prom ised to prosecute, but promising seems to be about as far as he has got. The papers named don't seem to be at al alarmed over the prospect of being com pelled to pay damages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
Our New Story.

Yesterday we began the publication of Richard Pardon's Peril,' one of the most interesting and meritorious of the many serial stories published in the DEM oCRAT. The story is clean and whole some and carries with it moral. It is instructive without being dry and can be read to advantage by young or old. 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
Or. HENRY F. GILL. Physician and Surgeon.

OFFICE 155 SOUTH MAIN ST. Free Consultation from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m
 Sundays from 1 to , p. m. I7OR the past 22 years Dr HILL has given spe- II cia attention to the cure of CHRONIC COM, CHILDREN SURGERY AND MIDWIFERY.
 His combination method of treating physical difficulties of long standing is the rsost sue cessful ever devised. He particularly invites those suffering with CATARRH, THROAT TROUBLES, ASTHMA and CONSUMPTION. Also the worst forms of LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA and all troubles of DIGESTIVE OR CANS and KIDNEYS, All diseases of the BLOOD and SKIN such as Cancers. Tumors, Scrofula, Erysipelas, Sore Eyes, Salt Rheum, Tetter, Piml les Old Sores Ulcers, Etc.
 Particular attention given to that class of com pants requiring the services of the best surgical skill and experience.
 NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEMINAL N FAX NESS, all manners of Fits, Paralysis, Palsy, St NituS' Dance and Nervous SpaSmS cured. Dis eases of the Heart and Nerves, Rheumat tsm, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Etc successfully treated.
 FEMALE DISEASES. Afternoons are particularly devoted to lady patients. The doctor can be consulted concern ing any kind of female derangement with conf dence of certain relief. Good board and nurse when required. Patients visited at their homes when necessary, day or night.
 All letters promptly answered. Everything strictly confidential.
 sS Call and See him, Terms moderate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

not given himself away by his letter he would have been an honored and intiu- ential visi' or at the white house to-day. He can console himself with this reflec
 ton, and go and do better next time. Rewards are only for the discreet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

Pulling the wool over your eyes is tc speak plainly, cheating. Our competi tors resort to that when they ask $375 fo1 a piano, the superior in every way being in our store for S325. We will prove the truth of this assertion to the complete satisfaction of customers who will take the trouble to examine our new No { Shoninger piano just received
 B. SHoNINGER 6 Co. 161 Bank street
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

THE announcement that Senator Payne of Ohio will not be a candidate for reelection brings pain only to the heart of Murat Halstead. It will spoil some nice little plans that Murat had in incubation. But he should console him. self with the thought that
 The best laid plans of men and mice
 Gang aft aglee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

ANsoN says he wants a team composed of gentlemen only. Now let the ''baby' show himself a gentleman on the ball field. It is a good deal more important what is done on than off the ball field. And good many umpires have their own opinion of Anson on the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

THE first shall be last and the last shall be first seems to be the condition of a good many in Oklahoma just now. Those who ought to have been first at Guthrie were the last, thanks to the United States marshals, but they were the first in getting away from the terri tory. And their last condition is better than their first.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

OUR reconsidering legislature ought to reconsider its vote of Thursday adjourn ing over next week. Reconsider and make the adjournment final and then everybody will be satisfied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
Simple Diphtheria Cure.

A correspondent recommends tar smoke Tor dlphtheria cure. His treatment is to put few drops oi tar, like that used in ship-yards, on warm stove lid, and to re- qnire the patient to inhale and swallow the smoke ten times day for five minutes each tlme He has been invariably sue cessful in his experiments,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

REV EDITOR SHEPARD is learning a new phase of journalism. He has been assessed S10,000 damages in a suit for libel. It is quite probable that he will not fork over this S10,00O as willingly as he did ten times the amount for his campaign contribution. Elliott is iber- al. but not in the way of paying for regulations he has damaged.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

GROVER CLEVELAND seems to be some what in the field for 1899. Grover should remember that many are called, but few are chosen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

THE young man who drowned himself because he was ashamed of his fathers caste will find himself badly fooled where he has gone. He will probably have no chance there to choose his com pany.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

Delivered by carrier to any part of the city or sent by mail at the following rates:
 One Year .........S S5 % Three Months Sl 9 Six Months. ........ 2.50 One Month. ...,.... 42t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

THERE is a scarcity of water ill Okla homa. But there will probably be nc lack of burys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

Entered as second class matter at tue Water bury Postoffice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

FUNNY that Blocks-of-Five Dudley should be such a victim of forgers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27

.'GoBBLE Gobble Gobble v was the Guthrie.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-04-27
WATERBURY POSTOFFICE
 Mails Close.

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