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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
CLOTHES STOLEN FROM A CORPSE.
The Charge Made BY Witness In Brook.
lyn Court.


NEW YORK, December 3.-In September,
1888, Augustine Tompkins, a marine, on
leave of absence, was taken sick and died at
the house of Mrs. Eliza Wilson, at No. 220
York street, Brooklyn. The boy was buried
by Undertaken John Mclean, who claimed
that Mrs. Wilson had assumed the re-
sponsibility. She repudiated the claim
against her, and yesterday Mclean sued her
for the amount, which was S66, in Justice
Courtney's Court in Brooklyn. Much of
the testimony was amusing, and that of
James Callahan, an employe of Mclean,
especially. Callahan said:
''Mrs. Wilson told us to do the thing as cheap
as we could, and we did. She got suit of
clothes for the corpse, but one of the boarders
stole it, and so we had to bury the body with
nothing on but shirt, collar and pair of
cuffs
Justice Courtney dismissed the case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
A SOCIAL LAW In BOSTON.
impossible TO Know Man Until the Bon
Ton Takes Him Up.

Boston Courier.I
1t is always we'll to be instructed in mat
ters of social etiquette, and the remark
which Mrs. A., one of the leaders of BOs-
ton society was overheard making to a
young friend recently is admirably in
structive.
'sDo you know Mr. s.?' somebody asked
the young lady, speaking of a man just
then the fashion Of the moment
'fOb, yes,'' she replied. II have known
him for years"
ssMy dear" Mrs. A. said; the moment she
had an opportunity Of speaking to the
other side, "you must not say you have
known Mr.. S. for years. Nobody could
have known him before last winter, for he
wasn't taken up till then"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
GROVER CATCHES IT.
From Boston Broker Against Whom
He Had Rendered a Decision.
NOTHING ELSE WAS EXPECTED.
By Mr. Vanner, Who Says He Wouldn't
Have Given $1OO for His Chances
WHEN MR. CLEVELAND WASAPPOIETED
The Prospective Loser in the Case Makes Statement
Of the Affair.

Broker c. H. Vanner. of Boston. against
whom ex-President Cleveland, acting as
referee, has rendered an adverse opinion in
a suit brought by George B. Phelps, is out
in statement He says he never expected
a favorable opinion from the ex-President,
but doesn't say why.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
AWFULLYHARDTODO.
The Trunk Line Presidents Again
Try to Abolish Commissions,
BUT ALL WON'T SIGN TIE BOND.
Private Stock Cars Constitute Another
Ghost That Will Not Down.
THOSE CANADIAN ROADS AN OBSTACLE,
And Exceptions Are Readily Assented to in Behalf Of
One Of Them.

The Trunk Line Presidents, even with
George B. Roberts. of the Pennsy, in the
chair, still find it hard to cut off all the
Scalpers at one fell swoop. They met in
New York yesterday, and tried it again, in
vain. They want the private stock cars to
go too; but they 1inger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
LOOKING OUT FOR A FRIEND.
A Place Sought for FOruigner Who Had
Not Yet Emlgrated.

Milwaukee Wisconsin,
A Milwaukee statesman who depreca cates
the suddenness with which foreigners get
into politics after arriving in America, says
that when he was in the Legislature few
years ago German member arose in open
session and proposed that the Speaker should
appoint Ludwig 5chimmelpfennigc chairman
of a certain committee.
''Schimmelpfennig, Schimmelpfennig, I"
queried the Speaker, ssI doL't recollect that
name. What district does Mr.. Schimmel-
pfennig representa-"
'Oh, was the reply. .'he hasn't tcome over
yet, but be will arrive in New York in few
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
Thinks a Good Deal Of Harrison.

LONDON, December 4-The Morning
Post says: "If President Harrison carries
out in practice the peaceful and progressive
principles indicated in his message, the
whole world will be gamers thereby"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
KILLED BY CANNED CORN.
A ChiId's Death Results From Eating Food
PrepRred By Irs Mother.

Prepared by IIs Mother.
PHGNIxvILLE, Pa, December SAN
infant child of Enos Griffith died to-day, it
is supposed from eating canned corn, pre-
pared bv a new process involving the use of
salicyclic acid. Mrs. Griffith herself put
up the corn, which was eaten on Saturday
the child feeling well until this morning,
when it was taken very i'll and died in few
hours.
Meantime Mrs. Griffith fed dozen chick
ems with the corn and every one of them
died. The contents of another can, put up
at the same time, are being analyzed by DR..
Emack, in order to discover. if possible, the
true cause of the child's death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
A TUNNEL TO NIAGARA.
The --latest Scheme to UrilIzs the Power of
the Falls.

BUFFALO, December a. Plans have been
prepared for the construction of tunnel
from this city to Niagara Falls, through
which it is proposed to conduct the water
power of the latter place to this city, to be
utilized as motive power for manufactures
here 1t will be made at "a cost of $4, 600, 900.
Articles Of incorporation have been filed
by the Niagara River Tunnel Company,
with General Jevett ss President
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
A SMALL BUT FATAL WOUND.
MAN Hurts His Thumb Slightly and Dies
of Blood Poisoning.

of Blood Poisoning.
PHILADELPHIA, December 3.-About
nine months ago Mark Casio, middle-aged
man residing in Atlantic City. received an
injury to his thumb, which few days ago
resulted in blood poisoning and caused his
death Yesterday morning at the Episcopal
Hospital. As the wound was slight, Caste
neglected to attend to it, and few months
ago it began to decompose.
On Monday last the thumb was ampu-
tated, and Casio grew i'll. His body began
TO swell, and he suffered excruciating pains,
which were only alleviated by death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
THE FLAG OF THE EMPIRE
Floats Above the Vessel which Carries the
ExiIed Dom Pedro.

ExiIed Dom Pedro.
LISBON, December "a dispatch from
st. Vincent reports that the Alagoas sailed
December flying the old flag of the Bra
lillian Empire, in compliance with instruc-
tions wired here by the Provisional Gov,
eminent. Dom Pedro was much gratifed
by his reception by the Portuguese.
He maintained his reserve, however, and
his physician required that persons received
in audience should abstain from any refer+
ence to the Brazilian revolution.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
FIVE HUNDRED KILLED

By the Fall OF Platform In q Chinese
Theater.
SHANGHAI, December 5.-The platform
of theater at Wienhen, in the province Of
Shantung, collapsed during performance.
Five hundred persons were killed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04

Economical Gas Fires, stoves, Ranges, &c.
o'KEEFE GAS APPLIANCE Co. "a Fifth Az.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
THE GRAND OLD NAN
Boldly Outlines the Future Policy Of
the Liberal Party.
IRELAND THE LEADING QUESTION.
Much Less Crime on the Emerald Island
Than in England.
STANLEY IS STILL WRITING LETTERS.
The English Papers Are Much Pleased With the
Presidential Message.

At the Liberal conference yesterday Mrs
Gladstone, in an inspiring speech, outlined
the course of action which will be pursued
by the party. He is as firmly for home rule
as ever, and very confident of ultimate vic
tory. His address was received with cheers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-04
FARMERS In SESSION.
The Annual Conventions of the
Wheel and Alliance Advocates.
TO COMBINE WITH THE KNIGHTS.
Committees Appointed to Prepare q Scheme
for Consolidation.
TWILL ONLY BE A TEMPORARY AFFAIR.
1.-THE Two Bodies Cannot Agree They VIII Separate
Peaceably.

The various grangers organizations as
sembled in convention at St. Louis yester-
day. They propose to effect q consolidation
among themselves, and then enter into an
agreement with the knights of Labor.
Some of the members do not favor the latter
plan. however.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
AMgsEMENTs.

Edward Harrigap, who will be at the New
Grand opera house on Wednesday evening
next, announced ",old Lavender as the play
for the one night engagement in Omaha, on
his return to New York from a highly sue
cessful and extended engagement on the
Pacific coast 1t isiobe OF the most popular
plays in his repcrtoire, many considering it
to be the best ones Certain it is that his
character work IN pbrtraying the fallen bank
clerk has not beeHIedaaled in years, if ever.
1t is well-studied portrayal of character
to be seen in every city. Though he fall
ever SO low, the man of whom "Old Laven-
der" is type never forgeus his gentlemanly
training, his cour teousness, or his use of
good language. There is a strong moral les
son taught IN sold Lavender'-in fact, sew
eral such lessons, and thos people who des-
cry the stage for its socalled evil influences.
would do well to see play such as Mr. Har-
rigan will present at the New Grand on
Wednesday evening next The sale of re-
served seats will open Friday morning
"The Fakir" Paul Potter's new musical
farce-comedy, will open at the Boyd on to-
morrow evening and continue for three
evenings. The company opened the New
Grand opera house IN st. Joseph last week,
playing TO immense business. The Evening
News, OF that city, in its review of the per-
formance, said: "Mr. Potter has gotten to-
gether play which is fully equal to any Of
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Des Moines Z. Omaha @.

Omaha and Des Moines played again yes
terday afternoon, and the prohibitonists
won the game.
Nobody cares, however, for the White
Sox, the real work for the L-ason being
over.
The weather was moist and dlsagreeable,
and there was only bakers dozen or two
who witnessed the game.
Like the meteorological condition, the con-
test was soggy and uninteresting.
Young Freeman, released by Milwaukee
early in the season, was given trial in the
box for Omaha and did fairly well.
Abbey, of Kcarney, occupied left garden
for the visitors, and he played the position
superbly, making the only brilliant play of
the game, long, running difficult eaten of u
fly from Willis bat.
The first inning was unproductive for both
Sides but in the second Omaha made one
run and Des MONIES Two.
For the champions Messitt made safe
drive to right after Walsh and Andrews had
gone out. Cody's inexcusable muff of Cana
vans fly ie5 Jack home and Jimmy to third
but he was left. Freeman striking out
Old man Phelan made nice bunt for his
side after two hands were out and Abbey
and Kennedy following with two-sackers in
quick succession, the two first runners
scored. Roach flew out to Crooks.
In the fifth Omaha made two more runs,
while the Prohibs made three. Again there
were two out when Freeman drove the ball
against left field fence for two bases. Then
Cooney smashed out q resonant homer way
out to the middle field fence, earning both
runs. Cleveland flew out to third.
For the visitors Abbey got to first on a
rnuff by Canavan. Kennedy went oft to
Andrews and Roach struck out. iClevelands
short throw gave Patton his base, and
Maskrey made home run. Connell followed
with safe one, but Cody ended the fun by
fouling out to Messitt.
The sixth was blank for Omaha, but
again Des Moines scored twice.
Crooks error gave Trafiley life, and he
came home on Phelan's two-bagger. A wild
pitch let Dick to third, and he crossed the
plate in Abbey's out to Canavan.
That ended the Prohibitonists' run get
ting. but they had enough to give them the
game.
Omaha pulled up to within one run of a tie
In the seventh and eighth. In the seventh,
after Andrews out, Messitt made his second
hit. Canavan struck out, but Freeman and
Cooney both hitting safe Jack came home.
After two outs in the eighth, Walsh and
Andrews knocked oLt homers, Walsh into
the cowpen in the northwest corner ana
Wally over the right field fence.
The ninth was blank, and thus the game
went to Des Moines.
The score:
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

About twenty-five democrats met In
Schroeder's hall at Twenty-fourth and Cum
ing streets last night. j. II. Winspear held
down the chair aud Cyrus -. Bell acted as
secretary. This was the temporary organ.
i2ation. William Anderson moved that the
temporary organization be made permanent
but there was no second, and Mr.. II. A. Shaw
moved That the election of officers be put of
for one week. The motion prevailed. Then
Anderson asked for permission to introduce
oution asking the club to ndorse Cap
tain G. B. Rustin for mayor. He made q
long-windad plea to the members TO indorse
the resolution, but was opposed by several
members who did not consider IL the proper
thing to indorse any particular person until
after the regular democratic convention.
Anderson's resolution was laid on the table
for one week.
On motion the chair appointed the following
committee on permanent organization
George f. Strathman, G. A. LearysPeter
O'Malley, William Anderson and A. Hobin.
Several citizens of the ward signed tho
constitution and the meeting adjourned un-
Til next Saturday night, when the committee
on permanent organization will report
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22

longing TO the club. He thought that moro
would join were IL not for the quarterly
dues.
Fred Behm made an enthusiastic speech
and offered 10 pay the quarterly dues OF
every man who wished TO join the club.
An invitation was extended 10 all wishn e
TO join TO enroll their names, and the follow.
ing new names were added TO the list and
each was unanimously elected a member;
ID. G.. Rhodes, j. Brown, NJ. r. Black,
John Norberg, N. Knodell, Thomas s. Cott,
ID. A. Lynn and John HaCgerty.
William Alstads denounced the proposition
OF Germans or any other nationality Cnor-
ing party lines and entering into an alliance
oil their countrymen, referring particularly
TO the meeting of Germans TO oppose pro-
hibition. Fred Behm also sided with MIR.
Alstads, saying that the alliance proposed
consisted mainly of democrats
IL was decided 10 hold the next meeting of
the club on Thursday evening next Mt Senf's
hail. on Nineteenth ana Niuton.
After considerable hot debate IL was voted
to have the chairman alone present list OF
names for judges and clerks at the coming
election.
After anumber Of brief speeches the CLUB
adjourned
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
THE SPEED RING.
Grand Circuit Races

New YORK, Sept. 2l.-TSpecial Telegram
to The BEE. The grand circuit meeting
ended at Fleetwood to-day with four races,
all of which were won in straight heats by
the favorites. 1t was clear and cool and a
good crowd attended. The special for Gean
Smith and Harry Wilkes was a one-sided
affair, as the former had not his usual speed.
and Wilkes beat him as he pleased. Next
week the circuit closes with four days of
racing at Point Breeze park, Philadelphia.
Summary:
STAKE FOR FoUR-YEAR-oLDs-S1,20 200.
Repetition, by Red Wilkes, (Davis)..1 l 1
Gillig (Goidsmlth) ).... ....,.........S
Time lime :sa}s, s:ss, $685..
PURSE $1,000, 2:17 PACE.
Emma, by Egbert, (Wilson) ..........1 1 1
Balsora Wilkes (Grabestatter) .......2 2 3
Time-2:24, 2:22, 2'2l14.
PURSE S1,500-21 10 class.
Geneva S., by Abdallah Mamorino,
lMcCarthy) ...... ...................l l l
Kit Curry (kyger) ....................2
Calvin A. Sprague (Ayer) ............4 4 3
Company (Goldsmith) )...........,....3 3dis
Time-2:23 2;27 2:26.
-t-r SPECIAL PURsE-s5, 900.
Harry Wilkes, by George Wilkes
lDowneIl .;;;.;;ss...::i.,t,'. '.'''''''..''a5 u
Time-2:262I. 2:19, 2:21.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Hanu Ball.

There was whole lot of fun down at No.
l123 Chicago street yesterday afternoon.
Pat Kirby and p. McAndrews played game
of hand bali for $40 side and Kirby won.
The struggle was the best two in three, 81
points.
Following this was a four-handed contest,
which resulted in wrangle. p. j. Kirby
and Nj. II. Kngallon were matched against
j. j. Byrne and j. NJ. Burke. The latter
team won the first and second games, but In
the third the ball was bursted and kick on
the part OF the former team ensued. The
contest was for medals, but none of them
hare yet been given out, and perhaps never
will Ee Kirby claimed a foul and the ref.
cree has not yet given in his decision, The
original arrangement was that the quartette
should play for the best of six games out of
eleven. The medals to be given out are for
the state championship
After this ruction Councilman Mike Lee
and Ed Brennan played 81 points, and the
alderman was defeated IN IA manner that
gratified Eds friends.
One week from to-day Councilman John
N. Burke, of South Omaha, who owns a
hama ball court, and ID. A. Hart, proprietor
of the Omaha court, will have contest in
South Omaha for 500 side Both these
men are said to be experts at hand ball, aud
a lively contest is anticipated. On the same
day Councilman Lee and jim Brennan will
struggle for a medal
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
OMAHA'S SCHOOLS.
Facts Regarding the Attendance at
This season OF the Year.

Il
There are now very nearly ten thousand
pupils enrolled in the public schools of the
city, an increase of l,20O over the enrolment
of las5 year, and this IS simply sample of
the remarkable growth of the schools in
every respect Superintendent James feels
proud OF the progress of the schools in public
favor in the past six years as shown by the
increase in the attendance at the public
schools and the corresponding falling off in
the attendance at private institutions.
blowing attracts temporary attention."
said Superintendent James, but facts have
a lasting influence Six years ago there were
seven or eight well attended private schools
in the city. To-day the public schools ac-
commodate the former pupils of these insu
tutions and there are but two schools Of u
private character in the city that are pros
porous. The fact simply shows that the peo-
pie have confidence in the work being done
in the public schools
This same fact is shown by the percentage
OF children enumerated i'll the school census
that are actually enrolled as pupils. The
enumeration last year gave Omaha ~, zoo
children of school age and Il, ,49S, or u per
cent of this number, were enrolled IN the
public schools. This is al greater per cent
than shown by any city IN the western couu-
try, 80 per cent being the average N..
The attendance At the schools at the close
of the first week of the present school term
was 9,709 as compared with S,554 for the
same time last year. The attendance has
more than doubled since 1885, when the at
tendance tho first week was 4,635. The en-
rolllhent for the present year will reach
fully l4,0OD. -'+
The figures appended show the attendance
at the various schools of the city the first,
week of the September term for this year
aud last: ,a.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
BREVIrlES.

The regimentul auu line officers of the
Omaha regiment, knights OF Pythlas, will
hold Il meeting in the hall of Oriole lodge, in
Boyd's opera house, tomorrow evening to
discuss matters pertaining 20 tn b..
Hon. Christ Specht the popular cornish
man, yesterday bid IN the Lichtenberger
plumbing stock, when was sold at public auc-
tion. Christ will soon open "a large plumbing
store in the Her block, on Sixteenth street,
between Howard aud jackson. and has
already sent in heavy order for select
line OF goods. '." ~
Word has reached Omaha that the divorced
wife of Councilman Hascail and Gaynor, n
dancing master, we'll known In Omaha. were
married at Atlantic CITY, N. j., few days
ago They returned home last evening. In
the waltz contest at Atlantic City Gaynor
took the first prize
Sheriff Coburn has received letter from
General w. w. Lowe, president OF the COl-
scum association, cOmpllmenJing the deputy
sheriifs who were on duty at the Coliseum
during the exposition for their efficiency and
vigilance.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Lac Rase Rau News.

Jack Crooks left for Columbus last even
ing.
Last game of the season this afternoon.
Everybody go.
Dad Clarke will play in California through
out the winter, and so will Nagle.
Young Abbey, of Kearney, has the stuff
for ball player in his composition.
Nagle will probably be with the WASH
ington's next season aud Clarke with Gin
cinnau.
Big George Wilson, one of Omaha's last
years catchers, this year with Worcester,
along with Pitcher Burkett, has been sold
to Indianapolis for $3.50.
Second Baseman Crooks, of Omaha, cost
Columbus 1900, and the same club may buy
Pitcher Clarke and Catcher Nagle. Brook
lyn also wants the pair.-Chieago Tribune.
Crooks cost Columbus $l,750. Brooklyn
and Washington are both after Nagle, and
Boston and Cincinnati after Clarke.
Young Freeman did quite well in yester-
days game, but some remarkable fielding
helped him out materially, so far as base
hits were concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Racns at Denver.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 2l.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE, The Overland park
races opened to-day. The attendance was
light on account of the threatening weather.
The track was in fair condition. Sum
mary:
First race, running, seven-eighths Of a
mile-Ollie Benjamin won, Hindoo Rose sec
ond, Receiver third Time :339(.
Second race, Colorado st. Leger, one and
one-quarter miles--Justice won, Receiver
second, Sympathetics third. Time-2 ;174.
Third race, trotlIng 2:30 class-Gypsy
Queen won, Jasper second, Little Joe third.
Best time-2 :264.
Fourth race, trotting, three -year-old class
Faust won three straight heats, Our Nc
Gregor second, Martha third. Best time
2:H4.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Louisville Races.

LoUIsvILLE,- Sept. 2l.-This was the third
day of the annual meeting of the Louisville
Jockey club. The weather was clear and
the track good. Summary:
All ages, one mile-Nevada won, Ca-us
second, Wary third. Time-1 :438l
Mile and one-sixteenth-Band won,
Harry Glenn second, Burch third. Time
1:524.
Belle Mead maiden stakes. two-year-olds,
three-fourths of mile-Kittie Cheatham
won, Ebervy second, Ban Chief third. Time
-1:174.
Three year-olds, three-fourths of mile
May O. won, Beth Broeck second, Lave
view third. Time-1171l.
Two-year olds. half -mile-Carter B. won,
Flyer second, Lady Jane third. limo :50A,
Half-mile-Sis Olee won, Winner second /,
English Lady third. Time: :50k.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Boston Races.

Boston, Sept. 2l.-The track at Franklin
park to-day was fetlock deep in mud. Sum
mary:
Three-fonrths of miie-Romp won, AL
fred b. second, Flageoletta third. Time
/ 1:27H.
Mile and one .eighth-Lady Pulsifor won,
Yoberg second, Reward third. Time-2 06.
One mile-Mira won, keynote second
Carrie G. third. Time-1 :50lS.
Seven-eighths OF n mile-Californa won,
Marie Lowell second, Pomerey Sec third.
Time-1 1888.
Mile and one-fourth, over hurdes-Tar-
quin won, Lijero second, Voltigeur third.
Time-2:3S
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
Grayesend Races.

GRAvEsENp, Sept. 2i-The track and
weather TO- day were superb. Jockey Garri-
son is again riding for the Belmont stable,
the differences between Belmont and the
rider occasioned by Raceland's defeat being
adjusted. Summary:
Three-f -fourths Of mile-Fordham won in
1:l5I<, Volunteer second, Cracksman third.
Mile and Observation-Disclosures won in
1:4Ss4, Badge second, Benedictine third.
Threefourths Of q mile-Magnate won in
1:l6 Ballarat second, Ruperta third.
Mile and one-eghth-Come to Taw won in
;56 Reporter second, Maidstone third.
Three fourths Of q mile-Luella Black
burn won in / III. Major DAILY second. June
Day third.
One mile-Harrister won in "A, Oarsman
second, Macbeth third.
For disodered liver try Beecham's Pills.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-09-22
81. Paul 8. ~. Joseph 2.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Sept 2l.-One Of the
best and most interesting games OF the sea-
son was played to-day. Both pitchers were
remarkably steady. The fielding was very
sharp, except or the part Of DAILY. Burks
play at short was excellent Meekln struck
out twelve men and was hit safely but four