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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
A Missing viii Turns Up.

CHICAGO, Oct. H. Special Telegram
to The BEE Nearly seventy years ago
Harreman Couch was born in New Hamp-
shire, learned the trade of printer, became a
democratic editor, went to sea and trod many
a foreign strand, came home, married and
settled down at Genoa, Wis, as physician.
Thirty-seven years ago he removed 10
Peoria, H., where his only child died. A
A few years later his wife died. Just before
her death Mrs. Couch made will begueath-
ing to her husband all ner interest in her
fathers estate. The interest in question
comprised real estate at Genoa, Wis, and IN
New York state.
thought very little of his Inheritance. He
failed to probate the will, but seven years
later, or thirty years ago, he took it over to
the court house Tor that purpose. There the
will was lost, and though the doctor mad
hunted for il at intervals himself, and has
upon several occasions retained experts to
search for it, the missing will could not be
found, In the meantime, and during the
period of nearly forty years, the lands in
question enhanced rapidly in value and are
now appraised at S2j0,UOJ. Three DAYS ago,
in looking over some old aud musty papers,
County Clerk Pillsbury, of Peoria, found "A
faded document which on examination was
ascertained TO be the mysterious missing
will Yesterday this will, drawn up thirty
seven years ago, was proDated and the doc
tor will immediately take the necessary
stems 10 recover his estate of "a quarter of a
million dollars.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

In raising Egyptian corn, A. J. Allen,
of Warnek, OAK, on the Milwaukee
road, claims to have had success this
season. He said: Il saw IL statement
in II newspaper last season about corn
having been brought from Egypt by
certain explorer, and wrote to him for
some. He responded, sending me seven
kernels, which, he informed me, he
had taken from an underground tomb
near the bank of the Nile, and that they
were, like Mark Twain 5 mummy, 5000
years old. He made no charge for the
seed. and thinking, as do yet, that he
found them as he said. cultivated them
with care and interest. Each kernel
produced three stalks. and on each stalk
grew an ear about eight inches long and
Two or three inches in diameter. These
ears are we'll filed with kernels about
the size of popcorn. The stalks attained
the size of our Indian corn, and were
soft and nice for fodder, even when the
grain ripened | think great deal of
the seed, and shall SOW it next year on
a good sized patch"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
TIE ENGINEERS.
1t is Thought the Federation Scheme
VIII f;c Defeated.

DENVER, Oct. lS AT today's session of
the locomotive engineers convention the re-
ports of the special finance committee were
presented. The annual financial report was
presented and adopted. Chief Arthur made
his special report aud recommendations to
which he referred in his annual address.
None of these matters have been made
public.
Tonight the federation committee from
the Union Pacific and the SPECIAL committee
appointed by the convention are considering
this question Mt special meeting, From
the conversation of number of leading en-
gineers it may be inferred that this
proposition will be defeated when brought
before the convention.
The engineers to-day restored its charter
70 St Louis division No. 32T.
The Burlington strike matters We're
practically ignored the whole topic only
occupying few minutes of time.
Tomorrow they take an excursion over the
loop on the Colorado Central. The wives
aud lady friends of the engineers are well
represented, there beng 238 in attendance
at the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

Fort DODGE, Ia, Oct. 1S.-[Speclal Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Mrs George Lean, the
young wife of a house painter OF this city, is
dying in horrible agony as the result of kero-
sene explosion. In her haste to prepare her
husbands dinner she was filling a lighted
kerosene stove when the can burst covering
her with flaming oil. She rushed into the
street. where her fearful yells brought
prompt assistance, but not until the flames
had been famed by the wind until her cloth
ing WAS all burned from her body and the
flesh was sizzling with heat Strong men
turned heart sick as the still conscious
woman was being carried into the house an d
the flesh on the arms parted at the joints as
the result of being roasted.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
He Fell Amnnp Thieves.

KEoKUK, Ia, Oct. 1s.-[Special Telegram
to THE BEE. John Caldwell, an old farmer
living near Charleston, came to this city YES
terday in company with an employe. Caldwell
sold team of mules to horse buyer here
and received in cash about $50. In company
with his employe he visited several drinking
places. Late at night, while considerably
under the influence Of liquor, they were
Joined by couple of colored men. While
drinking together Caldwell foolishly dis
played his money. He became separated
from his empoye and was taken away by
negroes. They took him to several dis
reputable negro resorts and piled him freely
with liquor. About 3 o'clock this morning
he was taken INTO an alley and fearfuliy
beaten, being left for dead. His money was
all taken. He recovered consciousness
about daylight and managed to reach the
hotel where he stopped yesterday. The po-
lice have clue that they think will lead to
the arrest of the robbers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
saw a NIngniiicent Iceberg.

There were only eight lucky passen-
York recently, to see the biggest and
most translucent iceberg of the season,
which has been unusually prolific in ice
pcrgs. II had II dozen or more glitter
ing minarets, the loftiest of which was
over one hundred and fifty feet high.
The mass of the iceberg was about a
quarter of mile long. 1t was passed
at close quarters in latitude AZ longi-
tude Az 80 minutes east of Newfound-
land, on the morning of September 20,
and could be seen for miles in the clear
atmosphere.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
The Now BIacl. ANS Road.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., Oct 1S.-[Special
TO The BEE. The Huron, Chamberlain &
Black Hills railroad is not one of those pro-
iects which dies with the ending OF the cap
ital campaign. The preliminary survey has
been completed, and the proposed route is
through one of the finest section of the new
state, a region AT present entirely devoid of
railroad facilities The success of the enter
prise means more TO the farmers of TINS sec
tfon than any other proposed measure OF re-
lief. IL means better prices for farm pro-
ducts and cheaper necessities of life. mas
much as il will bring our grain market and
supply point nearly two hundreds miles
nearer Duluth is naturally the supply
point of this section of sDakota. Coal is
shipped at as low a rate from Buffalo to Du-
luth as 10 Chicago aud Duluth is nearer us
by nearly two hundred miles than Chicago.
The project is backed by men Of indomnlta-
BILE spirit, and will be a success
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
THE BEPisCoPALiANs
Iowa Takcssa Decided stand Against
IIitmrpIcnI lewiston.


NEw YoRK, Oct. 1S.--At the session to- day
of the house OF deputies of the Protestant
Episcopal church, the report of the commit
tee on canons on the proposed establishment
of missionary episcopate for colored people
was presented The committee deemed it in
expedient to do so now. After some unim-
portant business the house resumed consid-
Grafton of the lturgical revision. The six
amendments which were adopted yesterday
by the com mittec Of the whole were agreed
TO formally. sThe noon recess was then
aiken.
AT the afternoon session several other res
olutions were adopted The peculiar feature
of the voting on these resolutions was that
Iowa took decided stand against revision
of any sort, and decided through DIR. Hale TO
be Individually recorded in that light.
The real debate of the afternoon came on
DR.. Huntiugton's resolution upon short
Office of prayer for sundry occasions. The
subject was reopened by DIR. Egan. who hap
pencd TO be absent when the matter was be-
fore the committee of the whole. After a
lengthy discussion the resolution was put
ana carried. This finally disposes of an i'm
portant matter already proposed and re-
jected by two previous conventions, 80 lar
as the house of deputies are concerned.
In the house of bishops to-day it was de-
clded that no change shall be made in the
term assistant bishop,n which IL was pro-
posed to change for "coadiutor"
The bishops declined to concur with the
lower house in the resolution peti tioning
congress on the subject of divorce, on the
ground that it was unadvisable at this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
NEWS FROM NEBRASKA TOWNS
officers of Imbeclle Asylums Close
Their Session at Beatrice.
A swlNoLsR GETS TWO YEARS.
A Scheme on Foot to Build a Iiaii-
road and Wagon Bridge Across
the Missouri River at
sioux City.


BEATRICE Neb., Oct 10 Special Tele-
gram TO The BEE. The annual meeting Of
the association of supcrintendents and mcdi-
cal officers of American asylums for imbecilc
ytoths closed its session IN this city last
night. Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President, DIR. A. G.
Rogers, of Minnesota: vice president, DIR. i.
L, Armstrong, of Nebraska; secretary and
treasurer, Dir I, N. Kerlin, of Pennsylvania.
The next annual meeting will be held at
Faribault, Nina, the date to be fixed by the
president. An interesting paper was read
last evening upon the subject of "Physiolog-
cal and Industrial Education" just prior
to the formal adjournment DR. w. b. ttsA,
OF Illinois, presented resolution OF thanks
for the kindness and courtesy extended the
association during its present meeting by DIR.
j. +. Armstrong, superintendent of the
Beatrice asylum. the resolution was adopted
UNANIMOUSLY.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

BEATRICE, Neb.. Oct. 1S.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE "A hotel runner by the
name of Meyer and two haokmen, of this
city, were arrested to-day on n charge of
committing an outrage ON a young German
girl named Mary Bormay, who was hanging
around the Rock Island depot long after mid
night Wednesday night. The girl alleges
that she was prevailed upon TO get into the
hack by Myer and they were driven ali over
town, and that the crime was committed
during the ride. She criminates the mack
men as accessories. She gives a crooked
story of her wandcrings and claims she was
en- route TO Lincoln from Jansen, a small
town several miles west of this place, on the
Rock Island. Myer and the haclimen were
bound over for preliminary hearing to-mor-
row in the sum of 81, 500.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
The rnstomen Appraisers.

The postoflice appraisers corralled j. Il.
Riley and had him sign the documents fixing
the valuation of the postoliice site yesterday.
The papers were then submitted to United
States Attorney Pritchett for inspection be-
fore filing IN the United States court.
Mr.. PrItchett had printed blanks pre-
pared for the appraisers, but they thought il
necessary TO interline and change several
things, which did not suit Mr. Prltchetts
IDEAS. So he returned the papers TO them
with instructions TO have them prepared IN
proper shape.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

CT. JOHNS MILITARY SCHOOL,
- MANdUS, NY.
Ciyil Engineering Classics Business.
Rr. REV. r. ID. IluN1INGTON. President.
In. COZ. ". NEkHECh, Superintendent
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

Three years ago, at the Bellmore col
liery, two miners were engaged in drill
ing II blast hole. When it had been
drilled and filed with giant powder II
lighted fuse was attached. While
everyone was breathlessly awaiting the
explosion, the mine superintendent. ac-
CCmpanicd by two young Indies, walked
slowly up to the spot. and, not knowing
their terrible danger, stopped opposite
the charge. He began explaining the
use Of the breasts. One of the miners,
seeing that shouting would not do, for
the man would most likely stop and ask
what they were saying, and perhaps
not even then understand. ran forward
TO pull out the fuse. When within
twenty fee he saw that it would explode
the newt monet. Without thought of
his oWA danger, although he knew the
act would doubtless end III horrible
death, he gave three great bounds and
throw himself headlong on the fuse just
as it gave last fizz before entering the
powder.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
PauI Reyere's Bell.

In the steeple of the Con gregational
church at Bingham, Somerset county,
Maine, there hangs an ancient bell
that has been swinging in various bell
fries one hundted years or more. On
its outer surface is stamped Revere,
Boston, and itI is supposed to have
been made by Paul Revere, who, after
the peace of 1898, established IA foundry
in Boston where he cast the first cam
non and bells manufactured in Massa
chusetts. ThGsold bell has n good tone
and seems likely.,to last another CEN
tury. wF
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

HARLAN, Ia, oct. 49, Especial Telegram
to The BEE. doctors Ensor and Mccoy,
who have peen operating in this ana adioin-
ing counties claiming to represent the Ne.
braska infirmary. located at the corner of
Fifteenth and Douglas streets, Omaha, and
the Nebraska dispensary, l7lS Leavenworth
street, were arraigned for trial in the dis
trct court here to-day, and their case is set
for Monday next They are now in charge
of the sheriff, failing TO furnish the requi, cd
bonds of 81 900 each. The case will be an in
teresting one. The other members Of the
gang have not been captured.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Thc CoIdest spot and Coldc,t DnY.

The coldesto region of the United
States is the ;sts$tch of country on the
northern bordsr from the Minnesota
lakes to the Western line of Dakota,
says the San Frsncisco Examiner. Al
the Pembina, whieh lies near the forty
ninth parallel, the lowest temperature
recorded in the great storm of the win
ter of 1878 was $50 below zero. This is
believed to be the lowest temperature
reached in the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
An Asylum Investigation.

CHICAGO, Oct ls.-[Special Telegram TO
Tue BEE. THE grand jury is investigating
the home for the incurables in reference TO
the alleged abuses of John Botten, who died
there recently. His death, 1t was claimed by
his relatives. was directly caused by the cru
city and neglect OF the matron, Mrs. Barlow,
and several male nurses. Forty witnesses
have been subpoenaed and number OF them
were heard to-day. Their testimony tended
toward q confirmation Of the charge
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

SAN FRANcrsco, Oct, 49, The steamer
City of Pekng arrived from Honolulu this
morning. Adyices from there report that
the United States steamship NiDsc, which
has been undergoing repairs there for some
time. was given IA trial trip two weeks ago,
which resulted satisfactorily. The Nipsic
and the Alert are now lying in harbor at
Honolulu.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Chiengo FiehtinC the Gas Trust.

CHICAGO, Oct. ls.-iSpecial Telegram to
TnE BEE. .l-The city officials are preparing
for vigorous war with the Chicago gas
trust. The city has been attempting 10 pay
the trust for the gas consumed and do Its
own lighting. as an investigation made some
weeks ago by the council showed that over
$50, 900 year could be saved by the city en-
ploying lighters for the street lamps. Ac-
cordingly Comptroller Onahan has prepared
to advertise for bids for the street lamps,
junction restraining the city from lighting
its own street lamps.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

MARsuALITowS, Ia, Oct. IS Special Tele-
gram to TIE BEE. Colonel Elliott Schurtz,
formerly postmaster of this city, while out
hunting this afternoon attempted TO crawl
through barb wire fence. In doing so his
gun was accidentally discharged into has
arm, shattcr.ng it so badly that it will have
To he nmnutatel.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Enilrn Tor $4,000.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Oct. 1S.-ISpecial Tele-
gram to TIE BEE. Carl Schubert, the
hardware dealer on Olive street, failed to-
day for - $50. Hubbard, Spencer CO., of
Chicago, are the principal creditors. His in
debtedness TO parties in this city foot up TO
Sl,lO0. An effort is being made to adjust
matters SO that he can resume business again.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
A ALunntie Runs Amuck.

CHICAGO, Oct. is Special Telegram to
The BEE. Chicago is excited over vio-
lent lunatic who Is running at large in the
Deering district, ana has thus far cluded
captures He is hercuean in stature and has
attacked numerous people in a savage man
ner, generally at night The police have
been searching tor5 him without avail, and
the belief is gaining ground that his insanity
is neriOdieal. >. .
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
CHICAGO PUPILS.
A Denver Sheriff and Deputies Ac-
cused Of jury Fixing

DENVER, Oct lS.-A sensation was created
In the district court when the states attor-
ney filed an affidavit before Judge Dieker,
alleging that so long as Sheriff Weber or any
of his deputies were allowed to summon
veniremen or to have anything to do with
the case of Jnmes and Charles Connors, OF
this city, who, with jim Marshal, of Kansas
City, are now on trial. charged with con-
spiracy to rob the Denver II Rio Grande
express. the people could not get on Impair
favored the case of the defendants.
On convenlng court this afternoon, the ap.
plication was granted, ana S. Nj. Contrell
and John l.. Daley We're appointed TO act IN
the future proceedings of the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
A Loup Civ Townsite Case.

LoUr CITY, Neb., Oct. 1S.-[Special TO THE
BEE. The district court meets here on Oc-
toDer 30. at which time several important
cases vii! come up. one of which is the case
of Turbush VS. The Barker Estate, which
involves the title to n part OF this toWnsite.
This case will be dccided this term.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
TO SAVE HIS JOB.
A Half.WItted Man Kills a Fellow
Workmau

RACINE, Wis, Oct. 1S.-Eugene L. Sulli-
van was brutally murdered by a half-witted
fellow workman named Gaines on the farm
of George Shields. near Britol, fifteen miles
west of Kenosha, last night. Sullivan was
attacked by Gaines while milking. He was
thrown down, his throat cut, and his body
stabbed in seven places. Gaines is now in
Jail at Kenosha. He says he killed Sullivan
because he feared he would take his (Gaines')
JOB. He also he said thought Sullivan was a
tramp and that all tramps should die.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
IpNinotnn RaCes.

LEXINGTON Oct. 1S.-The conditions were
favorable. Summary:
2:27 class--Sedala boy won, Sallie b sec
onu, Ella Clay third. Time-222h.
2:l6 pacing-Budd Doble won, Willard NJ
second, other horses drawn. Time-2:l3l5.
2;4O class (uniinished) jean Vatican won
the heat. Time-2:27I5.
Blue grass stake, iour-year.olds-Wa
over for Repetition. Tlme-2:2Si..
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
aAFrER rwENrY.TlVE YEARS.
A Moonshincr Captured Who Has
Ennr Been Wnntrd

JACKSON, Tenn, Oct. ls.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE Deputy United States
Marshas Reland and Collier arrived here
to-day, having in custody Bill Nation, a
moonshner from southwestern Kentucky.
The West Tennessee officers have been
searching for him for the past twenty-five
years. He was captured on the Tennessee
river while selling fish. In 1879 posse
went out from Mayiield, KY, to capture
Nation. He turned the tables, capturing
the guns and routing the officers.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

AURORA, Neb., Oct 1S.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. IT. p. Owen, the fence
swindler, was found guilty of forging notes
on prominent Hamilton county farmers.
Judge Norval sentenced him to two years at
hard labor in the penitentiary.
DR. Bothwlck, u druggist, found guilty of
selling liquor without license, was released
on payment of the costs in the case, s43.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Elizaberh faces.

ELIZABETH, Oct. lS.-Summary of to-day's
races
Six furlongs-Bellc Dor won, Ercjols
second, VictriX third. Time-l:l63i.
Mile and ACCOMPLISHMENTS won,
Huntrcss second, LavInia Belle third. Time
lbs
Six furlnngs Gregory won, Sir John sec
ond, Robesperre third. Time-l:lG&.
Six furlongs-Mute won, Vivid second,
Lotion third. Time-l:lil4.
Mile and sSteenth-Larchmont won,
Prodlgal second, Swift third. No time.
Five furlongs-Veronica won, Hop Filly
second, Time-1:04
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Arre.,ed For Robbins the Mail.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 1S-William L. Jor.
dan, son of Postmaster Jordan, of Manches.
ter, and clerk, In that office, was arrested
yesterday on the charge of robbing the mail.
He made full confession and was held in
81, 00U bonds for examination tomorrow.
The young man rs well connected and has
moved in good society, both in Richmond
and Manchester 90
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
THE SPEED RING.
Lntonia Races.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 1S.-'rhe attendance was
good and the track fast Summary:
Two-ycar-old maiden fillies, half mile
Madurna won, Martha Page second, Flyer
third. Tme--1:l9l3.
Three. .year-olGs and upwards, three-quar-
ters of mie-R,niini won, Ecstacy second,
War Peak third. Time :03.
Two-year-olds, five furlongs - Pullman
won, Roma!ne second, Hopeful third. Time
-l:03iI.
All ages. seven furlongs-Sportsman won,
Princess Bowling second, Tom Hood third
Time-1 80
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1s,-ln closing the
session of the American Forestry congress
to-day b. G.. Northrup read an essay on
"Arbor Day" in the schools, in which he
showed the vernal holiday is now being
celebrated very generally. He said the
children are planting millions of trees, Cali
fornIa taking the lead. Resolutions We're
adopted asking congress to withhold public
lands from sale until the timber is old enough
to cut. Hon. james A. Beaver, Of Pennsyl-
vana, was elected president, and the meet
ing then adjourned sine die.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Struck n Spnuter.

YANKTeN, S. d., Oct. 1S.-TSpecial Tele
gram TO THE BEE AT a depth of 800 feet
water was struck to-day at the cement plant,
five miles from Yankton, and through an
eght-inch pipe experts think that 5000
gallons minute is discharged, more than
double any of our big spoutcrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
A scheme For Another Bridge.

SoUTu SIOUX CITY, Neb.. Oct. lS.-TSpe-
cial to The BEE lit Is rumored that the
Short line will soon form stock company
for the purpose of constructing railroad
and wagon bridge across the Missouri river
to Sioux City, Ia, from this place. This
move is prompted by the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul company refusing the Short
line folks the use of their bridge approaches
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
The Fairmont u. Nj. G. A.

FAIRMoNr, Neb., Oct. 1s.-LSpecial to THE
BEE. The E'airmont Y. NJ. G.. A. reading
rooms were formally opened last night with
a book reception and musicale. The associa-
ton is in fiourisbing condition. having
about thirty members. The library contains
200 volumes of books. besides the choicest
magazines and eriodicals of the day. In all
respects it is a pleasant resort for young
men to spend their spare time.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

Miss Emma Smith, of Norway, Me-,
has an aquarium. Near the pier at her
cottage she has school Of tame fish.
They consist of chubs, hornpouts and
flat fish. They are so well trained as to
eat beans out of spoon. She has the
larger ones named and can call them to
her. Miss Smith has been feeding them
for several seasons and they have grown
to Il large size.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
IN THE FIELD OF SPORT.
Rail Game sunday.

The bali park will be the scene of an in
teresting game OF bail Sunday afternoon, in
asmuch as the Snowflake club Is made up OF
we'll known professional bail players. They
will have for their opponents the strong
team of the City Steam laundry. The game
will be called at 3 o'clock sharp, and the gen
eral admissio will be 25 cents No reserved
seats. Following are the positions of the
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Fertiie Antelope Valley.

A few years ago Antelope valley, on
the Mojave desert, was considered
worthless for farming. This season,
however, the people have harvested
10000 sacks OF wheat and the same
amount of barley.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19
Epidemic OF yyphoid Fever.

GRAND Fork, N. D., Oct. 16.-Dr. Irwin,
OF this city, returned home yesterday from
Grandin and reports an epidemic of typhoid
fever at that place, there being thirty-seyen
cases thus far.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-19

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-A scrubwOman was
cleaning the cages at the Hamburg Geological
garden this morning when jaguar plunged
his paw through the bars of the cage and
managed to lacerate her flesh so frightfully
that she died in short time.