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Must First Be Indicted.

Must First BE Indicted.
Judge Woods decided somewhat peculiar
case in the federal court. yesterday. Last
September Kittie Brown and a man named
McClusky were arrested at Guthrie. Okla
homa. on Information charging them with
the larceny of some clothing from G. w.
Ludgood. They pleaded guilty, and Nc
Clusky was placed in Jail at Muskogee.
while the girl was taken to the Reform
School at Washington, ID. c.. under a two
years sentence. She was subsequent
Iy brought to the Girls Re-
formatory here. She comes of good family,
but ran away from home and drifted to
Oklahoma. Her friends applied for a writ
of habeas corpus. on the ground that the
conviction was illegal. because 10 indict-
ment had been returned against her. Judge
Woods sustained the allegation, and Kittie
was released. There are several curious
points involved in the case. and according
to Judge Woods's decision, which was
similar TO that of the Kansas judge,
who ordered McClusky's release on the
same ground, the prisoners, by pleading
guilty and receiving sentence. did 10 waive
the right to a grand-jury hearing. provided
it was shown that the crime was of such a
nature as to warrant prosecution in the
United States courts. Under the law the
court has no jurisdic zion to try one charged
with an Infamous crime without an indict-
ment. None of the fundamental requi-
sites to the proceeding which makes
so waived as Ito deprive the prisoner,
whose liberty is taken from him, of after
wards restoring to legal means to obtain
liberty. Another point Is whether larceny
is an infamous crime so considered. Judge
Woods holds that it is not necessary TO
make q punishment Infamous that the
prisoner be sentenced to hard labor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-12-20
LOSS BY FIRES.
The Companies hat Had Policies on the In
d~ianapolis Wheel Works.

dianapolis Wheel Works.
The fire that destroyed the Indianapolis
wheel-works was supposed to be out at 9
o'clock vest srday morning. but at 6 o'clock
last night it broke out again in the debris,
and an alarm was sent in. The flames were
e~xtinguished, however. without the assist
ance of the fire department. The loss by
the burning of the works amounts to about
$4,000; the insurance being only $50, 600,
placed as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-12-20
LOST.
STRAYED.

cyTRAYED-FROM $50 NORTH ALABAMA ST,
- Wednesday night, Dec. Is. one black horse pony.
white In face, and one small bay horse. tail trimmed
square. Suitable amount will be paid for recovery.
III. c. ADAMS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-12-20

. bNJto hItHty
Phoenix of Hartford $4,000
Traders OF Chicago $500
Citizens or New $500
Liberty of New $500
Fire Association or Philadelphi3......... $500
London Association of London---.---..- 1000
American of New 1000
Gregory Dc Appel Agency.
Westchester of New S., 900
New York Bowery of New York;. 5000
COncOrdia OF Milwaukee 1000
New York Fire of New Hork-------------- 1000
Manufacturers Mutual OF Indianapolis. 1000
McGiHiard q DARK agency.
Citizens of Evansville. $1,000
Indiana of indianapolis 1900
Peoples of Pittsburg. 1000
Rehm d Van DENSE Agency.
German of Freeport. $4,000
lOthl. .SoO,tUO
Mr.. Failey says that the work of rebuild
ing Will begin as soon as practicable, though
midwinter is hardly the time for an under
taking of this character. and the removal
of the debris will require considerable time
- -
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The Court Record.

cate became due on the death of her father,
George G. Watrous. She claims that her
share is 81 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-12-20

BUILDING n LOAN ASSOCIATION
THE FRANKLIN n LOAN
Association IA now issuing shares in the 14th
series: First payment Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1890: shares
500; dues 25c per week; interest and premium de-
Quoted each six months. You can take shares and
paw dues any time during the day and Tuesday, FRI
day and saturday evenings 81 " East Market 81.
NJ. d.. BUTLER Pres.
w. A. RHODES. Sec.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
BOTTLED SUNSHINE.

Clothier and Furnsher: To the nocktio-
"Ah therei' "Stay therer'
Clothler and Furnisher: Young Slasher
Ito tailor)-Look here my father got dress
suit here the other day Tor $50 aud you want
to charge me $40. Tailor-Thats ali right
sir. You always want time, and your father
pays cash.
Boston Courier: "Now for the opening Of
the fall campaign" was what the serpent
said TO himself when he discovered Eve ap.
preaching the tree of knowledge under whose
branches no was lying.
Merchant Traveller: "The office seekers
have been pretty lively during the present
administration" SAID Smythe to Browne
Every one of them has been going like
race horse" You refer, no doubt, to the
fact that he was trying for place"
La Croix; Marsellais (at the foot of
Eitcl towerl-Then you can see a long way
from the top of that thiugi "Yos, mon
sieurl" "Can you SEQ Marselesl" "No."
Marseillais with smile of contempt and put
ting his money back into his pocket) Call
that towerl
brakes Magazine Marie--That's a queer
proverb the Arabs have, that there are no
fans in hades.' Owefay-Vcry. Why in
hadeS should there bei
lie Figaro: The following appears on a
poster at a French watering place: Mr.. D.
requests the Individual who stole his over
coat last night at the Casino to be good
enough to bring him back box of Swedish
matches which he will find in the right hand
pocket.
Tid-Bits: Moneybt advertising, my
dear boy. always pays. Youngblood 1T
hasn't paid me. ''What do you meant"
Nothing except that father advertised me
in the papers while ago, and l haven't
been able to get tick anywhere since"
jewelers. Weekly: Miss ?rittie -"Grand-
ma, Mr.. Pattois is going TO give me an ele-
CANT ring set with carbuncle." GRANDMA
(horrfcd) mustn't take 1t. child
Don't touch it! Your grandpap's Uncle Joe
had one o. them carbuncles, an died with 1t
inside o. three weeks"
jewelers. Weekly: Jeweler (to customer)
-"Eour watch. sir, is badly magnetized. 1t
must have been exposed to "A powerful at
traction" MIR. Mlshcr-''Yaas; | sat on
the sofa with Miss Blllecoo last evening""
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
TIE SECnNn DISTRICT.

A packed convention, donineered
over by the political henchmen and
bosses of the Burlington railroad, has
declared Gilbert M. Laws the choice OF
the republicans TO represent the Sec
ond congressional district OF Nebraska
in the Fifty-frst congress. And the re-
publicans OF the Second district who
have for more than six years been mere
political vassals Of the Boston syndicate
that owns the Burlington road are called
upon to ratify the choice OF this foreign
corporation at the impending election.
What travesty on rcpublicanism and
representative government. Is this n
government by the people and tor the
peoplep
But Mr.. Laws has the Endorsement OF
n republican convention, and no matter
how unrepublican its makeup and
methods have been he viii command
the support of the rank and file
of the party in his district.
We confidently predict it will be the
last time. The republicans OF the Sec
ond district have been forbearing and
loyal to their party, and their loyalty
will stand the scvcrest test when they
cast their votes for G.. NJ. Laws.
But they will not remuin hewcrs OF
wood and drawers of water for the rail-
road bosses much longer. They will as
sert their manhood and raise the
standard of revolt against an abject
despotism which has degraded them
and reduced this state TO Il mere rail-
road corporation province, whose state
officers, representatives, and judges must
all bow to the dictates of railroad man
ayers and their satraps.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16

1t is the opinion OF Mr.. Weginald
Cubleigh, of the Calumet club, says the
Clothier and Furnishor, who is deemed
by his confreres an authority on mat
ter of dressinesS, tineness, or what you
may choose to call it; an embroidered
shirt front, an embroidered collar in
various shapes, n fancy silk walstcoat,
fancy embroidered white silk mou-
choir. a natty necitie with some bit of
Frightening decoration, embroidery
upon the trousers leg, q swallow tail
coat, with fancy binding, may be worn
upon formal evening occasions; but as
matter of the highest form of the most
refined taste in appcaral it is all wrong.
To be in chime With the best models
of judgement, those men whose social
position give their opinions the fullest
weight-to represent the correct for
mula in evening dress, don't wear a
colored swallow tail or one even with
velvet, but biack broadcloth or dull
worsted garment with nltched or shawl
collar and waistcOat of the same ma
terial; not white or black moire or
figured waistcoat, but one without cord
ing or establishment of any kind in
keeping with the plain simplicity of the
coat. Above all things don't wear a
colored plated, pique or embroidered
shirt front, but plain wide bosom.
Nor must diamond, or emerald. or ruby,
or gold studs be worn; pearl or mother
o. pearl or imitation white linen only
are permissible. Then the cuffs must
be plain link cuffs with the plainest
kind of link sleeve buttons-the palmer
the better. Avoid carefully IN en-
broidered tab, rundown, or any kind Of
collar but a standup effect which al
most meets in front. Shun fancy
handkerchief as "A symbol of bad breed =
ing and select fine plain white linen
mouchoir. There must be no filagree
work down the seam OF the trousers; u
one-haif inch stripe is the limit of dec
oratiOn among the reconized swells. OF
all things never tend to the fanciful in
foot gear; no pumps or fancy socks or
snowy uppers, but severely plain patent
leather CATERS. The catch and buckle
bow is tabooed. One must tie ones tie
oneself and it must be an absolutely
plain white lawn cravat about three
quarters or seven-eighths inch in
width. 1t must not be twice around
the neck affair, not fringed or embroid-
cred or even stitched profusely on the
ends. but made as simple as lawn cra-
vat may be. a bunch OF white flowers
in the coat-and there YOU are.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
a CATS NINE LIVES.
Tho Strange Signt Witnessed by
New York Congregation.

INV totk SonGreg0t1On.
AS the congregation of old st. Paul's
on the corner of Broadway and Vesey
street. filed out from morning service
Sunday says a New York dispatch,
great many of the throng stopped to
gaze at the antics of a large snow white
cat which could be plainly seen on the
top of some boxes through the third
story window of % Nesey street. The
animals actions were not like those of a
domestic animal, but more like those of
a wild, ferocious feline, such as can be
seen behind the bars of cage in Cen
tral park. 1t paced to and fro on top of
the boxes, stopping now and then in
its march to stare down at the crowd In
the street below as though to inquire of
them what they wanted. Finally it
jumped upon the ledge of the window
and began its strange march there.
For fully ten minutes it carried on its
antics occasionally striking the window
with its paw as thOngh trying to break
it. The crowd on the street augmented
and the excitement among the urchins
was stupendous. The bows yelled and
screamed. while n few threw pieces of
wood at the window. The cat mean
while kept up her continual pacing
to and fro and acted as if
afraid Of some foe inside. The
crowd, firing OF the sight, began to
dwindle, when n rather unexpected
thing occurred. The cat was seen to
leap from the window ledge to the
boxes, where it remained only suf-
iiiciCnt time to turn about, and then
with one bound jumped through the
window, carrying glass and all to the
feet of the crowd. 1t landed on its
head. To a human being such a fall
would have meant instant death, but
with the cat it was different. 1t re-
gained its feet and started to run across
the street, but in vain. It's back was
broken and its hind feet dragged along
powerless. The cat did not move far.
1t gave one meow and fell, its eyes bulg-
ing out from its sockets. 1t lay on the
sidewalk family breathing until kind
hearted policeman lifted it by its tail
and carried it to "A neighboring hall
way, where he emptied the contents of
his revolver, two cartridges, into the
poor animal. Even this did not kill it.
The breathing continued and it made
frantic efforts to regain its feet. The
reports of the revolver brought more
persons to the spot, among whom was q
tow-headed boy, followed by Il large
bulldog, The dog scented the cat, and,
despite the efforts OF the policeman and
number of the crowd, grabbed the
dying feline betweet It's teeth and shook
what remaining life there was out of it.
The dog was finally driven away, the
crowd dispersed, the policeman re-
sumed his patrol and the dead cat was
deposited in an ash barrel.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16

The greatest known depth OF the sea
is In the South Atlantic ocean, midway
between the island OF Tristan d'Acunha
and the mouth OF the RIO de la Plata,
SAYS Iron. The bottom was there
reached at Il depth of 40,236 feet, or
eight and three-quarter miles, exceed
ing by more than seventeen thousand
feet the height of Mt. Everest, the lof-
tiest mountain in The world. In the
North Atlantic ocean, south Of New
land, soundings have been made to a
depth of 4,5S0 fathoms, or q, ,4S0 feet,
while depths equaling "a 900 feet, or six
and Il half miles, are reported south of
the Bermuda islands. The average
depth of the Pacific ocean between
japan and California is little over
tive thousand fathoms; between Chill
and tho Sandwich islands, $500 faith
oms, and between Chili and New Zea-
land / 500 fathoms. The average depth
of all the oceans is from two thousand
to two thousand five hundred fathoms.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
City News and Notes,

A. w. Agee, of Aurora, was in tho city to-
day. He came in from the Hastings conven-
tion. 1t ID said that he is bringing strong n
fuences to bear to secure his appointment on
the bench to succeed Judge Norval in the
Sixth judicial district. The sentiment pre-
vails, however, that he will 1ail to connect
Scott, of York, is suggested as the most
available man. But NorvaIs resign alton has
not yet been rendered
Word has just reached this city of tho
death from typhoid fever of Miss Cassie
Carrothers, which occurred at Des MONIES
on October l. Miss CarrOthers was sister
of Charlie Carrothers who lived here two
years ago During his residence in Lincoln
she made her home with HIM, when she
made hosts of friends, who will learn of her
death with sincere regret.
Prof. and Nine. Webber returned yesJer
day from four months visit to Paris,
where Nine. Webber spent her time with
eminent masters in cultivatng her voice.
Editor Simmons, of the Seward Reporter,
was here to-day. He stopped en- route home
from the congressional convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
THE RERATiNG BUSINESS.

The position taken by Secretary
Noble regarding pension rerating will
meet very general popular approval,
including many old soldiers. The idea
of the secretary is that no pension
should be rerated except upon the
application of the pensioner and a
thorough medical examination to deter
mine whether his condition is such as
to justify an increase of pension. The
propriety and justice Of this are appar-
ent. The view OF Commissioner Tan
ner, to which he still adheres, is that
it is the duty of the pension commits
sioner to make reratings whenever he
shall find cases which he thinks merit
them, and that it is a part of his func-
tions to seek out such cases.
This is n most extraordinary view. If
such policy should prevail, not only
| would the pension authorities have lit
| tie time for any other business than
that of rerating, but the treasury would
be practically at their mercy.
With reckless man at the
head OF the pension Office, ac-
| corded the privilege of rerating
pensions at pleasure, and according to
his own view of what the pensioner was
entitled to, not only would the existing
| surplus speedily melt away, but addi-
| tioual taxation would be required to
| meet the vastly increased pension de-
| mands. The people would not tolerate
the exercise of such a power by any
man.
There are undoubtedly great many
men on the pension rolls who could
present a just claim to have
their pensions rerated Among the
| thousands who are receiving
the least pension there are doubtless
many who are entitled to n rerating,
and who upon application would have
no difficulty in securing it. But obvi-
ously it is not the business of the PEN
sion commissioner to look up these peo-
| pie and upon his own motion increase
their pensions. They must be pre-
| sumed TO generally know what their
rights are under the law, and if they
| neglect TO secure them the fault is their
| own and it is no part of the functions
| of the pension Office to set them
] right. The remarkable theory of Mr.
| Tanner that it is will not be approved
by intelligent men, whether old SOL
diers or not.
The decision of Secretary Noble il
practical and judicious. 1t proposes tc
put the matter OF rerating on busines:
basis. 1t does not lessen the chances OF
any ola soldier having his pension re
rated who can show that he is en-
titled 10 it, but it makes il
necessary that pensioners shall
make application to be rerated
and that the evidence that they are en-
titled to be shall be conclusive. 1t re-
lieves the commissioner of pensions OF
all obligation, never assumed by any
commissioner except Tanner, to hunt
up pensioners who may be entitled to O
rerating, and it will prevent repeti.
tion Of the practice in this matter which
has beon the source of so much discus.
sion and scandal. 1t is not unfriendly
to the old soldiers, for whom
Secretary Noble, himself al
old soldier, is presumed Il
have as much regard as any one, but 4
! is necessary to protect the government
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16

For the last fifteen or twenty years
travellers have occasionally brought
specimens OF remarkable amber from
some loca ity in southern Mexico. The
only information gained concerning ii
is that 1t is brought to the coast by ma
tives who say that it occurs in the in
terror so plentifully that it is used by
them in making fires. The color of this
amber is OF rich golden yellow, and
when viewed in dIflerant positions it
exhibits IA wonderful huorescence, SINH
lar 10 that of uranine, which it also
resembles in color, recent so-called
opalescent or green amber found in Ca
tania, Sicily. This material would be
ex xtremey valuable for use in the arts.
1t is believed an expedition has started
for the locality where it is found in the
interior,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
THE CAPITAL CITY CRIST.
A Rumor That Editor Gore Will
Succeed Brother Watkins.
FINAL ORDER ON COAL RATES.
lt WIN Go Into Effect in Thirty DAYS
A Reduction of Between Forty
and Sixty Per Cont The
City In Brief
LINCOLN BUREAU or TUE OMAHA Ben,
Irln ,

LINCOLN BUREAU OF TuE OMAHA BRk,
1929 u STREET
LINCOLN, Neb, Oct. 10.
Congressman Conuell was in Lincoln to-
day He arrived here last night ostensIbly
to look into the claims of the respective can
didatcs for the postofiice honor.
1t is needless TO say that he had his hands
full from the moment of his arrival until his
departure. The claims OF one and all were
patiently listened to, but in turn he gave no
intimation OF the course he should pursue in
placing the patronage Since his coming,
however, il is asserted by parties who claim
10 be in position to know that Scnat ors
Mandcrson and Paddock have taken tho
horns ofthe dilemma into thcir own hands
and rendered the postmastcrship of the Lin
coin oflice to c. II. Goro, editor of the State
journal, and that the tender has been nc-
cepted.
In conversation with Hon. Il. Il. Roggen
relating TO the matter, he expressed tho
conviction to THE BEE representative that
the appointment had been made as indicated
beyond recall
Some of the other candidates who have
been on the anxious seat express like
opinion. lndccu, IT can be said that this be-
lief is quite general throughout the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16

THE threat of the president of the
Alaska Commercial company, that his
monopoly will not renew its lease with
the government unless assured of
further protection from seal robbers, is
u mere bluff. The plea that the profits
of the company are ruined by depreda-
tors is not warranted by the facts. The
dividends of the Alaska company have
been enormous, and the monopoly Il
matter of common notoriety. The com
pany's threat is undoubtedly made with
view to n reduction of the cost of the
fishing privilege and should be dis
countenanced by the proper authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
Supreme Court Procerdincs.

Court met pursuant to adjournment.
The following gentlemen were admitted to
practice: Edward E. Cornish, James h. Dill
Ion, George e. Bertrand, @. H. Ballet, Paul
Charlton. CIV. De Lanatre, M. V. Cannon,
Isaac Adams.
Omaha Motor railroad VS. Omaha Horse
railway, leave to supply record; Michael VS.
Brenner, leavs given to file petition in error
The following causes were argued and sub
mtted: State ex rel Wise Va Duncan, Live
sey vs. Festner, Irish VS. Lundin, Davis vs
Davis, Tucker VS. Cannon, Bradford VS. Hig-
gins
Motons-Johrson vs State.
The following caiIsss were continuedi
Lydick vs. Palmquist, Marshall VS. Goble,
Emory VS. Johnson.
The following case was filed for trial:
Sherman Davis VS. the State; error from
the district court of Richardson county.
Steel vs. Coon; appeal from tho district
court of Butler county, reversed; decree for
plaintiffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
A E,nnl Order

The state board of Transportation met this
afternoon and ordered the preliminary order
of last June reducing freight rates on coal
to given schedule, to go into effect within
thirty days from this date. This, it is agreed
by the board, shall be final. and there is
possibility now that fruit from the Suther-
land Manning complaints aud findings is at
hand While the complaint was especially
against the Chicago, ST. Paul, Minneapolis
~ Omaha Railroad company, the order
reaches ana applies to every road operating
in the state.
This creates reduction of from 10 to 90
per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-16
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be had.
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