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Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
AN Oil REFINERY FIRE.
Leonard & Ellis Extensive Works at
Shadv SiIe AZ Il nesIrnred

Shady Side. n. j Destroyed.
New YORK, Sept. 2l.-Flames burst from
one of the filter houses of Leonard 81 Ellis
extensive oil retineries at Shady Side. Hud-
son county, N. j., last night and in few
minutes the whole building was mass Of
flames. The fire was communicated to the
adjoining filter houses, which like the first
one contained hundreds of barrels of refined
oil. The firm manufactures refined and ker-
osene oil, and the works were composed of
about fifteen buildings and six or eight oil
tanks. Three filter houses contained about
one thousand barrels each of refined oil. The
buildings and contents were totally de-
stroyed 1t is roughly estimated that the
total loss Is $500. 0OO
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
SOUTH OMAHA NEWS.
Eye Burned With Hot Iron.

Eye Burned With Hot IRON.
Thomas Lecc, a blacksmith working..in the
George H. Hammond g. Co. smthy, Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock bad piece Of
iron, heated to a white heat, fly up and hit
him on the right eye. The lower lid of the
eye was badly burned, the membrane of the
pupil was scared and hot scales
were left in the eye. surgeon wasl sum-
moned who removed the scales and gave all
possible relief The attending surgeon
hopes to save the eye. The man suffers
unit old agony.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Maud and Mabel.

Maud Osborn and Mabel Reddy was be-
fore Judge Berka yesterday afternoon.
Maud and Mabel are one and the same per-
son and was twice arrested on the charge Of
incorrigibility. Judge Berka bound her
over TO the district court to be sent to the
reform school.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

The Second infantry arrived at Fort
Omaha last night few minutes before 8
o'clock. General Wheaton, with his COM
mand and the regimental band, marched
into the barraCk just as the tatto was sound.
ing. The camp equipment was uuloaded
and stored du ring the night.
Eight convcts from Fort Robinson were
brought down by the command, destin ed for
Fort LeayepW worth
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
The brotherhood of Conductors.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 2l.-The Broth
erhood of Railroad Conductors closed its
first annual convention here yesterday.
George w. Howard, of Evansville, Ind, was
elected Grand Chief for the ensuing year
The next session will be held in Toledo, o.,
September lS 1890.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
THE X. OF L.. HARD UP.
No Funds to Pay the Salaries OF
OmcinIs.

OffiCinIs.
PITrsBURG, Pa, Sept. 2l.-The Leader
will publish story tomorrow, on reliable
authority, to the effect that the entire execu
tive board of the Knights of Labor has
been suspended, because of there being no
money in the general treasury to pay their
salaries, also that all the general lee
turers, with the possible exception
of Wright, have been called in for the same
reason. Powderly is SAID to be preparing his
resignation, which he will present to the
general assembly in Atlanta, in November
for the reason that he is not getting his sal
AIRY. He will then begin to practice law.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
The Boston store

Continues to lead in low prices in Council
Bluffs and is daily thronged by purchasers.
Selling dry goods at eastern prices has been
fixed fact since the Boston store was
opened. Tomorrow they VIII offer for sale
the largest line of hosiery and underwear in
the city at prices that will astonish you.
These goods are new and of the best quality
The ladies must see them to appreciate
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
New MexIon,s .onvtntion.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Sept 21.--The work OF
the constitutional convention is nearly com
pleted. II now looks as though congress will
be asked 10 consider the constitution aud
give New Mexico an enabling act before tho
people Of the territory have an opportunity
10 pass on IL,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Attend the W. /. Bus. college, Council Bluffs
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

The case of Theodore Brown, the sus-
pected murderer of William Spears, was
taken before the grand jury yesterday morn
ing, and subpGnas issued for about a dozen
witnesses. As stated yesterday, the evi-
dence against Brown is wholly circumstan-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

John Rhoods, the man arrested for shoot
ing Constable Masterman, was tried in po-
lice court yesterday and discharged, Judge
Berka concluding that he was justified IN
shooting his antagonist, who admitted havA
ing first assaulted him.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Division No. 3. A. o. II. Dance.

At the special meeting of Division No. 0,
Ancient Order of Hibernlans, held Satur.
day night it was decided 20 hold grand
fraternal ball and reception Friday evening,
October II, in A. O. II. hall, Rowley's block.
The comm ittees appointed are:
Geueral Committee on Arrangements
Messrs. John }. Fallon, Henry W. McKen.
dry and Cornelius r. Hogan.
Printing--Messrs. Daniel Harmon, Mar
shal James Il. Maoney and Patrick II,
ReardOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

II you wish to purchase a good and reliable
watch 25 per cent less than club rates, and
on easy terms, then call at once and make
your own selection at c. b. Jacquemin &
Co, % Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
This Mornings Blaze.

The alarm Of fire from Box 80 at 255 this
morning was for fire in Kunnes bakery, on
the south side Of st. Mary's avenue, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets. The
damage could not be learned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
New Pacific House best hotel in the city
81. 80 per day. Meals 35c.

A BEE reporter stopped yesterday at
Dempsey & Buffers candy factory, l05
Main street, and found it to be the busiest
place on the street They were max ing
everything that could be made of sugar and
sweetness.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

era assembly at Atlanta in November
John b. Rao was elected master workman,
The convention adjourned in the afternoon
TO meet at Columbus. O.. on September O.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Among the Church Folk,

The Pilgrim Congregational Sunday school
will meet at 8 p. M, corner of Ninth street
and Avenue A.
All Saints Chapel-Sunday school. p. m.
Service Wednesday evening" 1880 y. IN. Rev.
Il. j. Mackay, rector.
Second Presbyterian Church-Services
this afternoon at o'clock. Sabbath school
at o'clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening, at 1880 o'clock.
Fourth Avenue Methodist--Near Seven
teenth street. Preaching by the pastor ut
10 80 a. m. Sunday school, 3 p. IN. Prayer
meeting Tuesday, Z 80 %. M
Y. M. c. A.-The opening service will be
held in the new rooms in Merriam block this
afternoon ut o'clock. Everyone ladies as
we'll as gentlemen, cordially invited.
Broadway NJ. E. Church-Preachng at
10 80 a. m, and 30 D. m, by the pastor, ID.
G. Franklin. Sunday school at IL m. Class
meeting at 80 D. IN. cordial invitation
extended to all.
Congr egatonal Services to-day, morning
and evening. Preaching by the pastor
Morning subject, How to be Remembered"
Evening, "Some Good Advice" A cordial
invitation is extended.
First Baptist Church-Preaching by the
pastor at 10 80 a. IN. and 7:30 p. m. Subject
for evening, 'The Nature of Future Punish
ments." Sunday school II m. Young pco-
ples meeting, $3.50 p. m. All cordially well
coined.
Trinity Methodist Church-South Main
SIIcct, pplOSlte Esutu dsChuC.
by the pastor at p. m. Young peoples
meeting. p. M. Sunday school, 2:3O D. m.
Social meeting, 1880 u. m. Prayer meeting,
Wednesday, 7;30 p. m.
Saint Pauls Church-Divine service to-
day at l0:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. M Sunday
school, 1918 Bible class, l2:l5. Sermon
topics-MornIng, "Gratitude;" evening SER
mon, "Looking Backward. - Young men
and strangers always cordially welcomed to
these services. Il. j. Mackay, rector.
First Presbyterian-Th pastor. Rev.
Stephen Phelps, will preach at 1920 a. M;
subject, ''rhe Armies of the Living Cod"
| and at 7:3O D. m; subject, Never Man
Spake Like This Man" Sabbath school at
l2, and young peoples meeting at $50 p. m.
Strangers and others cordially invited.
Rasmussen sells wall paper at co t.; also
painting done at low figures. No. II North
Main.
w. W. Chapman's art parlors will be open
to the public on Monday and Tuesday even
ings. A cordial invitation Is given all to
come and see the finest art rooms in the
west
w. w. Chapman's opening will occur Mon
day and Tuesday evenings.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Finest market In city. M. Scanlan's.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Arrested a Pickpocket.

William Knubbe, crook well known in
this city, was arrested by the police al the
Second ward republican club last night
while in the act of picking a mans pocket.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

House ard lot for 81. Buy your tickets in
grand drawing so we will not have TO defer
raifle. See notice ia special columns, this
page.
Western Lumber ana Supply Co., 18th and
l4th streets and I'd and Sd avenues, carry the
largest stock of lumber, pling pole, ties, lime,
cement and building material in the west.
Z. w Raymond, manager.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Fine dressed chickens. G. Mottaz, Tel. 173.
Enirmo,lut Park.

The beautiful gem Of Council Bluffs set
amid the romantic hills aud shaded by ver-
dant boughs of forest trees. The most de-
lightful place Imaginable for picnlcs. tennis
parties and quiet rambles.
Take the electric motor cars-bridge line
which lands passengers in the very heart of
the park. Fare from Omaha to the park
only 10 cents.
The park is owned and controlled by the
city authorities and the best of good order is
enforced.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

E. H. Sheafe & Co. give special attention
to the collection OF rents and care of property
IN the city and vicinity. Charges moderate
Office Broadway and Main streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

WLKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 2l.-The only
business of importance at the miners con-
vention to-day wW the election of officers
and the appointment Of delegates TO the gen
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Money loaned at l.. b. Crafts & Co. 3
loan Office on furniture, pianos, horses,
wagons, personal property of all kinds,
and all other articles of value, without
removal. All business strictly conf
Dental.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

The New Ogden, Council Bluffs, finest and
largest hotel IN western Iowa. Special at
tentions to commercial men.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Heating, prescriptions and drugs, sos B'd'y.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Swanson Music Co., ss5 Broadway.
Grand Concert.

Grand Concert.
The following is the programme for the
German Catholic ladies' bazaar, on Monday
evening. at the Masonic temple;
tguartette. ......... .,.......... .4iee Slup
Messrs. Wescott, Ogden Allen and Nc
Dermid.
Gavott (original) for vlolincello. ..........,.
......... 80. Mr.. John Brown, OF Omaha
Duet. ...... Misses Merkel and Porterheld
Solo, ....,....... 49,. Mr.. +. Wescott
Duet. ...... .......,......C .Clarlnet ana Cofnet
Messrs. A. Karbach, OF Omaha, and Perry
Badollet.
Messrs. Wescott, Ogden, Allen and Me
Dermid.
SOlo ...,....'..., '.......'.. :. MISS aiiiS,
flute Solo,..,', .',..'''.'.'tSiry pauotso,
Solo. lo.,....,.,.,.''.''' '''.''.'' fpnip aSSuai
SOLO,. .,...,.......''''' MiSs CiiNei
Solo. Observation-Disclosures. -, IL. M. thornton
The admission will be 70 cents. Supper
served NJ o'clock.
Get Fountain DC cigar, next Eiseman block
J. c. Bixby, guaranteed steam heating, 33S
broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

A hat and cane will be voted to the most
reliable engineer at the German Catholic
bazaar: Among the candidates named are
Burns. of the c., II. /. & p; Folemsberg, Q.
Union Pacific Cochin, o. & St. L. Fonda,
Union Pacific; Clark, c., Nj. 81 st. p. Rog
ers, c., II. |. & p; Rogerson, W., ST. L. 81
p; Blair, Q. & n. w.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
MERRILL wIrHDRAws.
No Pension Commissioners Appointed
Yet,

LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 9l.-Major Mer-
rill this morning telegraphed Major Warner,
in Washington, absolutely withdrawing his
(Merrill's) name from all consideration 10
connection with the Office of pension commiss
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Warner and Noble Leave Deer Park

DEER PARK, Md, Sept. 2l.-Secretary
Noble and Major Warner left here this morn.
ing, the secretary for Washington and War
ner for Kansas City. The appointment OF
the pension commissioner was not made to-
day
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Buy 25c worth of Fountains at the Foun
tain cigar store and get chance in the South
Omaha lot to be ratfied November 25.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Steam and hot water heating, first-class
plumbing. Work done in both cities. John
Gilbert, SIS Pearl street, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Dwelling for sale on easy payments Also
building lots at lowest market prices. Cal
and examine our list. Il. III. Sheafe * Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Fine jewelry, watches and diamonds
cleaning and repairing at e. Burhorn's.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
The Weather Force,

Iowa and Nebraska-Ldght rain. southerly
winds, warmer.
Dakota-Fair, followed by light raiDe
southerly winds, warmer
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

See the lamb at the Masonic. temple this
coming week. 1t will be voted to the meek
est but cher
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
the spears Murder Case.

Kelley & Youukerman sell groceries.
Chase and Sanborn coffees a specially.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Eiseman has single lace shawl that cost
81, 1000 to import. IL will be on exhibition at
the openinp.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

c. b. steam dye works, 1913 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Among the attractions for the Eiseman
opening tomorrow and Tuesday evening, Is
81 900 bridal vail. The ladies win go in
ecstacies over it.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

w. W. Chapman's art parlors will be open
to the public on Monday and Tuesday even
ings. A cordial invitation IS given all to
come and see the finest art rooms in the
west
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Rasmussen sells wall paper at co t; also
painting done at low figures No. II North
Main.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

J. c. Bixby, guaranteed steam heating, sas
broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Chapman's art parlors will be thrown open
TO the public on Monday and Tuesday even
ings.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

S. B. wadsworth & Co. loan money.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Desirable dwellings for rent at mouerate
prices. E. fl. Sheafe & Co.. rental agents,
Broadway ana Main streets, up stairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

Tube paints nc at Chapman's ar; store.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Winter & Monroe, sign painters, 4le B'wy
G, b. Music Co., 53s Broadway.


Hereafter our store will be open until
o'clock p. IN. John Beno * Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-21
NEST Ann SoII-n-

OK the til the new Cove. nment building
at Fort WAYNE ind as occupied The
structure was seven y cars building and cost
Sf0OCUO
Mrs. WuHu.MI>A HEBELsCHAUsER, a
wealthy resident Of srestline o. committed
suicide on the fth owing 70 grief over the
death Of her husband.
NARY POWERS. Of Laporte Ind, only thir-
teen years old was on the 18th sentenced TO
i've wears in the state reformat0ry for the
murder Of her infant brother. 70 whom she
administered arsenic.
EDwAED + SCHEMES. of st Paul, was
elected president OF the National Associa-
ton OF Builders az is third annual cOuven-
ton &c Philadelphia ON the 18th.
The death Of Colonel ". = Dunn, prom
fnenr citizen and lawyer OF Mobile Ala. oc-
CURED on she Tn at the age of eighty one
years He was noted for his knowledge Of
the political and constitutional history OF
the United states.
IT was discovered on the 18th that Super
intendent Chase. OF the Indian school To-
Gated al Geneva Neb. had robbed the Gov
eminent Of over S25.tt0 He had disap-
peared
The cons titutional mendment for a STATE
lottery was defeated in Nevada at the
recent election " 80 votes
II was claimed Wv T. B Barry. the labor
aqitatOr. on the n that his new brother
hood comprised min 'ry-six assemblies and
that more were bei'lsr organized
4 rIEE in the craClseT factory Of Louis Fox
~ Fort Wayne Ind caused loss OF $1,000
on the 18th
THE discovery Of old placer mines rich
with gold TWO miles east Of Purcell. in the
ChoctaW nation was reported on the 18th
On TIE ! u John Lee was hanged II Alex
audiia- -.inn Ter the murder OF Charles
Chelfne- Iartil Zoe who was expected 20
die with him had his sentence cl1muteS
% imprisonment for he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-21
THE EAST.

OK the 18th Sidney Bartlett, IL D., of
Boston. celebrated his ninetieth birthday.
He is still an active member of the bar, and
his practice Is said TO be worth S1O0,0 coo
year.
Ok the 18th Colonel Ruth Goshen, Bar
NUNS giant died in New York of drOpsy.
He weighed about go pounds
IL session on the 18th at Philadelphia the
National Association of Builders passed a
resolution that the members recommend to
the various State Legislatures the passage
OF law making it a felony for any person
or association to prevent or hinder any
American youth from learning some trade
or handicraft
CHARLES q. WAsHBURN. of Worcester. Mass,
OF the WashbUrn & Noen Manufacturing
Company. stated on the l+th that the alleged
French patent of Louis Janin did not void
the Glidden barb-wire patent
HAVING acquired fortune Kate ClaxtOn,
the well-knOwn actress, retired from the
stage on the 18th
DURING a quarrel Charles ". Gabe, OF
Reading Pa. shot his wife and afterward
attempted suicide on the 18th
TIE faculty SUSPENDED the entire sophie
more class Of Ivette College, at Easton,
Pa on the IN fCr hazing.
FIAsIEs destroyed the Keeney House a.
Pike Y. on the tn and Jennie Mack 4
domestic and her little niece persisted in the
flames
THE failure Of the Grand Lake Coal Com
pany of Pittsburgh, Pa, occurred on the
1 Tn for 50 U.OOJ.
AUGUST PENMANS's FIVE children ut Phil
adelf hia Pa were poisoned on the 10th by
eating Vienna sausage and three of them
died
on the 10th Lewis Croker and Frank
layton were burn d to death in a lumber
shanty at Lopez Pa
The score Of the three leaders at the
close of the six days female bicycle tOurna-
ment in New York on the 10th were. stan
lev. -. miles Won Blumen 10: Cakes. -
OK the 18th Baron II Yen Pang said 70 be
worth s4O.OJJ,uOJ. and one Of the richest men
in China arrived in New York He Is max
ing a trip around the world
EARLY on the morning OF the 18th the
boilers OF the Park Central Hotel at Hart
ford Conn blew up with terrific force.
and the hotel was Laid in ruins which
spe edily took fire and appalling scenes of
torture and death ensued In spite OF she
efforts Of the f-emen il was estimated that
nearly forty persons. occupants of the
house. were either killed by falling walls or
fell prey TO the flames before they could
escape from the wreck TIE hotel was val
ued It sl2lO0O
joan SHANNON OF Bradenville. Pa, was so
badly frightened by threats made by White
Caps that he made his viii and shot himself
dead on the 18th
THE withdrawal Of Booth and Barrett
from the support OF the movement 70 ex-
cIuds foreign actors from the United States
has virtually ended the agitation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-21
BROUGHT BACK.

Kuhn, the Young German Charged with
Numbering william Christian at Prim-
rose, Wis, Returns from Europe in
Charge of an Officer.
New YORK. Feb. 1S--Sheriif John NJ Estes,
of Madison, Wis, arrived on the steamer
Britannia Saturday with Hans Kuhn, ayOdng
man, who was recently arrested in Queens
town charged with the murder of his
employer, William Christian a cheese
maker in Primrose, Dane County, Wis,
on the night of December Is Kuhn
was found in his steerage berth hidden
under some clothing He still had in his
possession a bloody knife and two valises,
in which he IS supposed to have carried
away part of his alleged victims body The
sheriff and his prisoner started West at
once. Kuhn has no fears that he will be
hanged, for he says there is no hanging law
in Wisconsin He chuckles over the pros
pect of living at the States expense for the
rest of his life
Kuhn Il Is said was known in w Wisconsin
as a horse-thief. He asked for and received
shelter one night IN the house OF the country
man whom he murdered. He got by the
murder sl5) in cash and an old silver watch.
Kuhn, is alleged, got Christian drunk, dragged
h N from his house to his cheese factory
next door, lad him in a vat, split open his
head with an axe and cut up his body. He rut
the head in q sack and the rest Of the body into
two valses. He dropped the sack INTO lake
near by. and hired man 10 help HIM carry
the vaiises to Monroe. On the way the man
got blood on his hands and clothes Kuhn
told HIM that the sachels contained
newly shot rabbits. Kuhn took the cars
ii Monroe for New York aud sailed from there
on the steamship Lord Cough. Christan was
thought to b. AWAY on a spree until eight days
after the murder, when two boys, while fish
ing, got their lines entangled the sack con-
tanning Christians head. Kuhn was traced
aboard the Lord Cough, and the Queenstown
authorItles were cabled TO arrest him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-21
eAYARp ANp SAMOA.
He Insists Upon the independence of the
IsIands-Tha SnckxiIIc Matter.

He Insists Upon the independence of the
Islands-The SackviIIe Matter.
BALTIMORE. Nd, Feb 10 The Suns
Washington special says that Secretary Bay
ard has received no official information
concerning the report that the German
Government is willing TO effect a
settlement of the Samoan question
upon the basis of Joint Ameri-
can, German and English control of
the islands Great as this concession ap-
pears 70 be, Mr.. Bayard viii insist upon the
restoration of native independence, for
which he has coT1ended during all the ne
gotiations. Germany recognized this prin-
ciple as the basis of the negotiations
conducted at Washington but departed
from this position during the con-
ference and put in a CLAIM. Tor IrepOnder-
ant con rol TO which the English Iepresen-
tatiyes acquiesced- Mr. Bayard would not
consent TO this and the conference
fell through. Mr. Bayard understands
that the proposed conference at Berlin
is TO be a resumption of the
Washington conference, and that Germany,
according TO the declaration of the German
Minister only desires to create condi-
ton which offers permanent security for
bringing to an end blOOdshed and decapita-
ton, and which grants permanent safety to
the commercial interests Of the three treaty
powers in Samoa
The President viii shortly transmit 10
Congress the correspondence relating "a
Lord Sackvilles dismissal tits understood
that the British Government maintains that
a Minister should be permitted to remain AZ
his post until his Government is satisfied
that his usefulness is impaired while Mr..
Bavard holds that he may be dismissed as
soon as he ceases to be acceptable.