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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Serious Gas Explosion.

PoTrsvILLE, Pa, May.-In gas explosion,
which occurred at the Beechwood colliery,
near this city, to-day, James Nolan, carpen
ter, had mis- skull fractured, and his back
and hands burned To crisp He can not
live. Two other miners were taken out un-
conscious, but not seriously injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
.fhe Death Record.

LONDON. May 3.-Uispatches from South
Africa announce the death there from fever
of Lord Walter Campbell, third son OF the
Duke Of Argyle aud brother of the Marquis
Of Lorne.
Herr Meyer, the largest ivory importer in
the world and brother.in-law Gf IIDn Carl
SchurI, died TO-DAY al Jiiel
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
adoptcd the Australian system. r

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo, May 3,--lSpeeial
Telegram 70 THE Bsg. The house TO-DAY
passed the senate bill embodyiug the Aus.
tralian system Of voting. The bill as passed
applies only 70 cities OF 1900 and over. IL
has passed the senate, aud now gees 10 the
governor far his slcnature.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04

IrHHt f'TtstHttU 10 NHctH VICtOrIn.
LONDON, May 3.-Henry White, the
American charge d'affaires, to- day presented
at the queens drawing room Hon. Fred ID.
Grant, United States minIste rto Austria, and
Lieutenant Henry ID. Borup, United States
army military attache 10 the American lcga-
ton at Paris. Countess Bylandt, wife of
the Nethelands' minister TO England, pre-
sented respectively Mrs. Grant and Mrs.
Borup
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Nominated For iiyan's seat.

EMPoaIA, Kan, May S.-The Fourth dis.
trct republican convention has nominated
Harrison Kelley, of Coffey county. us a can
didate for the vacant seat of Congressman
Ryan. The convention has been IN session
three days, and 2lS ballots have been taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Put Under Bonds.

CHICAGO, May 3.-F. S. aud ii. G. Loomis,
managers OF the CentGrv Book and Paper
company, which, il has been charged, has
been operated as swindle in New York and
Chicago, were Eeld to the criminal court, 20.
night, in bonds of $500 each.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Beor Insneotion D.r,a,ed.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, May ESPECIAL
Telegram TO Tus BEE THO senate 70 day
defeated the bill providing for the inspection
OF beef Oh the hDlf twenty-four hours before
killing al the place where offered fer sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Three Children Bu.ned.

AsnrAErLA, O., May IA house occupied
by a Portuguese family named Silvey, burne
this morning, The parents had gone out.
leaving three lali children In the house
Ono boy three years old was burned 10 death
aid two others we're SO badly injured tAet
they will die.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
The Weather IndIcations.

Nebraska and Dakota: Fair, followed by
local rains in western portions; Slightly
cooler; scutherly. shifting 10 westerly winds
Iowa: Fair. warmer in eastern portion,
ccolcr il western portion; southerly winds.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Stcamship Arrivals.

At New YorR-The City OF berlin, from
Liverpool.
AT Liverpoo!-The Nessmore. from Balti.
more.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04

city, too i'll TO give any account OF himself or
the 81, 200 which he had when he disappeared.
II is learned that he went TO his mothers
house last Wednesday night in a partly
crazy condition, the result of heavy drinking.
That same night he tried TO commit suicide,
but was prevented by his attendants.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Paymastcr Smith Found.

NEW York, May s,--Henry r. Smith, paw
psster Of the United States Corvette Essex,
who disappeared with a sum Of money and a
portion Of tho salary OF the crew, has been
found, lie 10 row at his mothers in this
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
HEIR TO TWENTY MILLIONS.
"A Lead City Man Receives a Letter to
That Effect.

LEAD CITY, Oak, May Especial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Alex Mckenzie, mana
ger of George Hearsts store at this place,
received letter to-day announcing that by
the death of a relative in Scotland he has
fallen heir to an estate valued at $50, 600, 900
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
TRIPLE MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Awful Crime OF n Merchant in a
Louisiana Village.

EDoERLY, La, May 3.-At Blair, La, yes
terday afternoon, merchant named Mel
wick shot his wife and two children, set fire
to his residence and burned the bodies of his
victims with it, and then shot himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
ShuI Dead.

TExAFKASI, Ark, May 3.-Joe SmSl was
sho. and killed by Robert Alexander, pro-
prietor Of p restaurant. Smith had insulted
Alexnrder's wife.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
McAIlisrer WORKS His Mouth

New YoRH, May 3,-lSpecial Telegram 10
the city Thursday, Is being lionized by The
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-04
Clark on Goes 90 Kentucky.

WASHINGTON, May 3-kirst Asssttnt
Postmaster General GARRISON left WashlHg-
ton inst nigh, for Kentpck He Is expected
20 return EooI.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
New England Earness.

Concord Monitor: There is an old
gentleman in the Southeastern part
OF the state who keeps horses and
carriages to let and who is very care
ful not to overcharge his patrons.
One day a gentleman hired wagon
ofhimto goto Portsmouth, where he
had g carriage of his own which he
wished to get home. He hitched his
own horse to the old gentleman's
wagon and drove to. Portsmouth,
but on his return harnessed into his
own carriage, drawing the wagon
behind. When he asked how much
he was to pay the old gentleman
said: 'sWall, ] get 25 cents when the
wagon goes to Exter. It's further
to Portsmouth and I ought to have
more. Call it 33 cents. 2 Butt
said the gentleman, 81 only rode to
Portsmouth in your wagon; l didn't
use it coming back "Wall, that's
SO. / guess 25 cents are enough
said the old gentleman after a mo-
ment' reflection.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
NOTAD BY NEWSPAPERS.
What Some of the Eastern Journals
Think of the inauguration Address
of President Fl alrriSnn


What Some of the Eastern Journals
Think of the Inauguration Address
of President "a arrison.
NEW YORK, March 5.-The Jouanal Of Com
merce of this date says: "As a whole the innug-
ural will be receiued with unlimited acclama1ion
by the entire body of his own party, and its
frankness and candor will no less heartily
admired by those who were counted in the ranks
of the opposition. They know just what to ex-
pect from the victorious occupants of the place
of authority.
The Times finds nothing impressive in the
ranks of Mr.. Harrison; thinks the tone and
manner commonplace. His reference to the
early protective policy and its motives is wholly
irreVe1ant TO the present situation.
The Herald regards it as the deiverance Of q
sincere anG extremely clear minded man. and
says there will be no shilly shally foreign policy
The Tribune this morning says: The inaug-
ural address will be criticised angrily by those
whose heresies or misdeeds it S re-
dukes oop aas psssdeps vii hn. not nsgs
did that his speech had not been sufficiently at
tackled, adding, Z never think have hit hard
unless it rebounds. But the strong and patri-
otto appeal of the president will go to the hearts
and the convictions of the American people, and
will produce results hereafter"
CHICAGo'S VIEWS.
CHICAGO, March 1.-The Times in its editorial
will say: The presidents address will en-
tirely please his party and will not disappoint
the opposition Each expected it's substance
It's form is admirable. Hsrrison's is capable
pen. - :.
The Morning News will say: .The new presi-
dent OF the United States has acquitted him.
self admirably Of this first duty Of his Office
The address shows that he has carefully weighed
the leading questions of the day. and that,
while standing with his party on all of them he
is yet an American who has the good Of the ma
tion at heart and who realizes that he is the
president OF all the poole. both North and
South. The policy outlined By him is wise and
patriotic ss
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

aPerched upon bust of Pallas," or better
yet, on some handy shelf, the sensible house
keeper has her bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and when the child has a distressing
cough or a touch Of Group she cures the little
one in no time.
what de precher talk bout to-day, brud-
der Juhusg, ooh, he teled bout Samson
beat dem Phiistines, en-, you know NOSE
cry to tink dem poor creeters couldn't get
no Salvation Oil''
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
Delicate Children, Nursing

Mothers Overworked Men, and for all dis
eases where the tissues are wasting away
from the inability to digest ordinary food,
or from overwork of the brain or body. ali
such should take SCoTT's EMULSION OF Pure
Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosohites. 81
used the Emulsion on lady who was deli
cate and threatened with Bronchitis It
put her in such good health and flesh that
must say it is the best Emulsion lever used y
Il. P. WADDELL, M. D. Hugh's Mills, S. C.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

EXPRESSES HIS GRATTTUDE.-Albert A. Lar
son, of Kirkman, Ia, in expressing his graft
tude to the proprietors of Aliens Lung Bal.
sam, writes: II firmly believe my wife would
have died o. consumption, if notfor the timely
use of your Balsam." Buy the Sl.OO bottle
for Lung Diseases
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

Young men who need business experience,
and at the same time to increase their cash
on hand, will find 1t greatly to their interest
to confer with B. f. johnson & Co., Rich
mond, Va.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
PERRY DAVIS
VEGETABLE
? ain Killer,
The Great Family Medicine of the Age,
TAKEN INTERNALLY,

We ask the attention of the trade and the public
to this long and unrivalled FAMILY MEDICINE
Tor the cure OF Colds, Coughs, Weak Stomach and
General Debility, Indigestion Cramp and Pain in
the Stomach, Bowel Complaint, Collie, Diarrh9a
Choera, etc, etc, and for Fever and Ague there
is nothing better. 1t has been favorabIy known
Tor more than forty years to be the ONLY SURE
SPECIFIC for the many diseases incident to the
human family. Internally and externally it
works equally sure.
CAuTlON.-Be sure you call for it and get the
genuine Pain Killer, as many worthless nostrums
are attempted to be sold on the great reputation
each bottle. i'H'
Price % cents, SO cents, and 81 per Bottle.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

To the Editor:-Please inform your rea ders tbatI
have positive remedy for Consumption BY its
timely use thousands OF hopeless cases have been
ties ofmy remedy FREE to any of your readers who
nave consumption if they will send me their Ex-
press and T. o., Address. Respectfully, T. A
SLOCUM, NJ. C.. ISL Pearl St. n : - -
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
dramatic effectiveness Of his Inauguration,
but great many of the people to whose
sympathies and support he was determined
directly to appeal will give him little
warmer place in their hearts for cherishing
"a PICTURESQUE FEATURE.

"A PICTUREsQU FEATURE.
One OF the most picturesque features Of the
outdoor ceremonies the prize contest of the
Flambeas clubs The soaking rain which had
ceaselessly. fallen during the day abated not q
whit as night came on. The general pyro-
techr1c display which had been arranged
to take place in the monument grounds in the
early evening was necessarily postponed, but
the contesting faInbeau clubs each determined
to win prize. braved the storm, as did several
thousands of spectators, and declared their
readiness to proceed. All were on the grounds
at $3.50 o'clock. The Atchison tKansas) club
was the first TO test their skill Their
uniform was long, white canvas coat
and helmet and as they marched out
of Seventh street into Pennsylvania avenue and
IN front of the judges with their torches lighted
they presented a weird and striking appearance
Next came the Cyclone Club of Lawrence, Kan,
followed by the Sedalia, No., club. The exhibi-
ton gwen by each organization was very credit
able and was one of the features Of tile days
entertainment. The Cyclone cub was awarded
the first prize ank the Sedaia club the second.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

ACoUGH, CoLD, OR SORE THROAT should not
be neglected. Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
are simple remedy, and give prompt relief
25 cts. box.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

When Baby was SICK we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave themC astoria.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

Fl. H. Clark, a Minneapolis collector, has
been arrested for embezzlement
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

Minneapolis man mysteriously disap
pears on his wedding day.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
Consumption Surely Cured.

T. Z. Stohr is to become general freight
agent of the ST. Paul & Kansas City.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

The noted Hosford case has been reopened
at Minneapolis.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13

John j. Ingalls, is again elected president
pro tempore of the federal senate.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
Ezz0NS-GE1

The St. Paul curriers' are done up at Winni-
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1889-03-13
SPRING BIRDS, SPRING FLOW Frs,
SPRING MUSIC.
Are just at hand.


MUSICAL SOCIETIES and Choirs do well who round
on the season with the practice OF CANTATAs or
Glee Collections.
Among many good Cantatas, we publish
Thayer's Herbert and Elsa, (75 cts S6.7o per
doz) " 70
Romberg's Song of the Bell, go cts. SIS 40 per
doz) - 70
Bucks 4Gth Psalm, Isl co. 5000 per doz)
Butterfield's Belshazzar, Isl 90, So. 90 per doz
Anderton's Wreck of the Hesperus, as cts.
S2.75 per doz.)
Bucks Don Munio, ($1.5o, $3.50 per doz.)
Trowbridge's Heroes of 10, ISL. 90, 50 90 dz)
hodges Rebecca, (65 cts. Sc. 90 per doz)
Andrews Ruth and Boaz, (65 cts So 90 dz1
School Committees, Superintendent & Teachers
cannot do better than to adopt our New, Tried
and True School Music Books.
E En-, Song Manual, (Bks1 80 cts. SO d..
Bk: 2, 40 cts. 81. 20 doz Blk g. scots 81 so. dz1
thoroughly o4 good graded series United Voices
harmony a!,y go c. $500 d. For High Schools
Childrens school Songs, (35 cts. So go dozj
charming book for younger classes, and many
others. Any book mailed postfree, for retail price
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
uuae.erveaIy Laughed AZ.

The unthnking are prone TO make game Of rervcas'
ness Yet this Is very real and serious sfiettons
the HARVESTING symptoms Of which rendered eli The
more poignant by ridicule. Tho stomach Is usually
responsible for these synptoms-ts weakness and die
o,ae, and a renex In the brain. which is tho head
quarters Of the nervous system As nerve tonic and
tranouilzer, we believe that not can be pointed
out 50 effective as HosettePs Stomach Bitters IN
renewing vigorous Digestion 10 strikes the keynote %
recovery Of strength and quieude by the nerves hsa
aches, tremors quiet steep. abnormal CONSTITUENCIES
20 unexpected nolses-a these modify and u'un>s'v
disappear as the system gains strength from ne 49,
tonic Dyspepsia. bs!iousness, Rheumatism sonsss:'
ssd kidney complaints subdued By The DissssA -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
A MISTAKE OF CORRESPONDENCE.
ATrENmoN Is ALWAYS CALLED.

ATTENTION is ALWAYS CALLED.
II has long been remarked that when man writes
to newspaper making explanation or denial
OF something that has appeared In tho paper that
he invariably begins by declaring that bis attention
has been called5 to the article in question This
IS the form. q Editor OF The Jimcracl-Dear Sir:
My attention having been called to your unjust
criticism Of my action IN shooting Jim spoopendyke's
dog, have to say in reply that you an unmiti-
gated liar and that tho dog killed Of my hens
and barled at me through tho picket fonce' And
so forth. But he never sees it himself, neyer-his
attention has to be called.
Now, tho fact OF the matter is. everybody
knows, that this man sat up all night, waiting for
the paper, knowing that It would probably oriticss
him, and that he would have the double pleasure
Of seeing his name in print and writing a letter TO
the editor When the boy brought the paper In tho
early morning the nlght-stars began dim, this
man was lurking Just inside the gate waiting for
him. And there, amid the morning dews, and by
the uncertain light OF the last lingering freely, or
among the winter SHOWS and by the cold beams OF
the waning horned moon, no read the offending
article. This IS how his attention is usually called.
tell the whole truth In the matter II would not
be necessary for him TO begin his epstle like this:
Editor Tupingfork-Dear SIR Meeting your delivery
boy outside the gate this morning, 1 seized the
paper feverishly. Hastily scratching a match on
the pavement eagerly read your lying and scoundrey
not necessary Let him say SIMPLY and with dignity
that no read the article, and considers the editor
an unhung villain. All details concerning how he
made its acquaintance are unnecessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
sincerity. But the qualities Of Imagination ana
Refinement are TO be sought elsewhere.

sincerity, But the qualities Of imagination anu
refinement are TO be sought elsewhere
4 revised report Of the proceedings at the
Encyclouaedia Britannica dinner has appeared
as q pamphlet You will. perhaps, remember
the very interesting statement made at tnis
dinner by one Of the publishers of the Encyeio-
paeda. Mr.. A. W. Black He told his ieiio"
guests that the number Of copies sold had en-
ceeded 90 600, and that 10000 of them hau Oeen
sold in America This is suppressed IN tne re-
MORT: possibly in Difference to Enghsh suscee
tibilities or for some of those mysterious reasons
which are potent with publishers, even when 10
the rest of the world they do not seem NaHu'
quote what remains of Mr.. Black on thus poin1'
az shall not trouble you tonight win any
thing in the nature of technical staUsUos, ouu
possibly those present may be interested 10 Know
tbe general fact that whereas the circulation OF
tho oreyious edition of the Encyclopaedia reached
over 5000 copies, that Of the ninth edition
has risen TO ten times that number, considerable
nrooortion of which has been distributed IN
those countries outside the United Kingdom
and for this particular circumstance we are greatly
indebted TO the enterprise of our American
agents" =
Only that and nothing more. Yet there 10
no doubt Of the fact that America ooughC Ioul-
dfths of the whole number sold,-over 4o,'oV
eopes-of this English cyclopaedia. L hau Oeeu
told of it by friend some months ago. ana
thought it incredible. He was in position
70 know, and he took the trouble to ask the
publishers themselves, and they confirmed the
account. The American edition, understood
was published and sold more cheaply than the
English the American price being SIS volume.
as against so here In America the sales were
effected by canvassing agents. In England such
a proceeding would, / presume, be deemed UNI
dignifed and perhaps against the customs OF
the publishing trade. The result IN any ciSe'
is nothing short of astonishing :,
For the sake of the 10000 American buyers
hope that the Edinburgh publishers dld NOT
supply them with the Edinburgh binding that
was thought good enough for English customers
The volumes supplied in cloth were Ill pounu
those in halfleather were tasteless, and in point
of solidity left much to be desired. But Of what
avail is it to cry aloud to those in the wilderness
about bindings2 u. W. D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
DIR. suRApY's THANKSGIVING BOX.

From The Kingston ffeeuah
Dr. George Il. Shrady, of New-York City, during one
OF his frequent "Uns" TO Ulster County. related .
pathetic little incident that came under bis knowt
edge syear ago. The Doctor was In The country
enjoying rest Eurng ralDble one day, he noticed
sickly looking boy OF about eight years OF age rest
ing by the roadside. Near the child. and gazing
tenderiy at him, was a sweetfaced old lady. whom
no called Granny The child touched his cap po-
ely TO the DOCTOR and the little wan fsce nc up at
few kindly remarks that made by the stranger
day or two afterward the doctor was told that az
old lady and little hoy wished to SEQ him. coud
do nothing to stop his coming explained the WOMAN
" re says over an over. ever since the DAY ne saw
you. that you can mako him we'll an Ike other poya
He gives me peace, night or day. an so i ha'o
taken the liberty OF bringing him 10 you 10 cure
The faith Of the old lady and her little grandohn
was so touching1 said the doctor. that resolved 20
do my very best 10 effect cure. and. 70 time. tne
youngster was running about strong and well as ms
companions." Last Thanksgiving Day home mans
box was delivered by express ~ DR. shrsds nome II
New-Yorh City. The box contained tuAey ana
little note written In O boyish hand. which said
"dear doctor this Is from the boy what you made
well know the turkey Is 5oung and tender for raised
him from the egg MYSELF
at have often received munfcent fees from Crate
mi natients that my skin has helped relleve.' SAID
the doctor Int l was never more touched by a gn
IN Ali my professional experience than when that htts
country chaps turkey In the rough little box with inc
words expresses ali pade written on every side, wS
delivered 10 me"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-27
A SUFFERING Leopard.


The big black female leopard kept in ono Boston's
museums was In lots OF trouble last week. Sho would
rise on her launches and paw her mouth with her
fore feet and then would roll over on the floor Of
her cage and moan pitfully. She could eat little
food of soft nature, but was unable 70 chew at all
and could not use her tongue to drink Her keepers
made an examination of her mouth, whore the trouble
seemed 10 be, and found wedged In between the
unner teeth across the roof OF the cavity piece Of
Syood about three inches in length and half an
inch wide All attempts 10 move the piece were UNI
availlnR and as the mouth became infamed and
caused Increased pain the animal became very difficult
Ia handle and was savage that wire had 10
be put in front of the bars Of her cage TO prevent
her from striking spectators with her claws
The manager OF the museum finally asked DR. Al
Watts 10 examine the leopard. and last Sunday the
noetor decided no would renoYe the wood. Ono OF
Tho museum men lassoed the creature and dragged
her 10 the bars where ropes were fastened 10 her logs
snd feet I'm such way as TO mako II impossible for
her no move. A big rope was then held in mont
Of her mouth and sho grabbed it with avidity, on.
desvorina 10 tear II to pieces but keeping her
month opon all the time. Or. Watts then located
hesh Surrounding L., and broke 1t In the centre.
places The beast was greatly relieved and is al
q f,Ill-groyn one. and has been especially savage
whan she grabbed 9 piece Of board and tore It to
pieces one Of the sllyer catching between her teeth
81 mentioned.