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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
BEATRICE OUT SOME BOODLE.
Confusion iu Paving Estimates Liza
BILE to Cost the City Dearly.
THE CITY DADS IN A DILEMMA.
Developments In the Kibbe Murder
Case Show the Existence of
Society For Protection
Against Thieves.
Trouble over Paving Bonds.

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct "a. Il Special Tele.
gram to THE BEE.l-A considerable sensa-
ton was created this evening by the dscov-
cry that the city had been mulctcd IN the
sum of $4,000 for excess bonds in paving
district No. 1. The discrepancy occurred
through an error in calculation and the con-
fusion OF two different estimates In the
first estimate 800, 600 bonds were voted in the
district on the basis of ten-foot sidewalk
along the street to be paved. The bonds
were issued and sold on this basis and the
money received here for them. When the
paving was to begin the council passed an
ordinance establishing fifteen feet as the
width of the sidewalks in the district and the
contract was let and work completed on that
estimate. II now developes that the
total cost Of the paving is but a triie over
$40 600, whereas 800, 600 are on hand to pay
for the same. rhe city authorities are try
ing to wiggle out of the dilemma by hoping
TO induce the holders of the bonds in the cast
TO surrender them and accept an equivalent
amount of bonds in paving districts. No. =
and when they shall have been Issued
The outcome 10 awaited with considerable
Yutprpst
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
NEW UNION PACIFIC DEAL
An Alliance With the Chicago &c
Northwestern Effected.
A SCHEME OF THE vANoeRelLrs
It Wilt be Far-Rcaching in its Re.
suits and win Attract Atten-
tion on Both sides OF
tho Atlantic.
Two Great systems in Harmony.

New YoRK, Oct. 24.-TSpecial Telegram to
THE BEE. The World says; A new and
important movement in the railroad world
just made will attract attention on both sides
of the Atlantic. II Is nothing less than an
alliance between two of the most extensive
railway systems of this countryside Chicago
& Northwestern and the Union Pacific The
World can announce positively that these
roads will henceforth be operated in COM
plete harmony and with the view Of each
giving tho other all the traiiic the agents
can secure for points on either line.
There is, however, far deeper signih.
cance in this, If the statements of trust
worthy persons are correct, than appears
upon the surface. The Chicago & North
western, as is well known, is under
control of the Vanderbilts aud
its board of directors includes
several gentlemen closely allied with their
interests. The Vanderbilts have for several
years been solidifying their lines east of
Chicago and have expended vast sums of
money in improvements which some other
companies, having less conservative man.
agements, would have paid out in dividends,
Now, with their close affilation with the
Union Pacific, the Vanderbilts will, in all
probability, branch out toward the Pacific
ocean. This could very readily be done by
continuing the line Of the Union Pacific
lTOm fiSCU, ObdI SOutuWeSteFly 10 Oue VI
tine southern California seaports In proximity
to Los Angeles. The fact that the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul has within a year
gone through process of evolution which
brings this line also close to the Vanderbilt
interests, would make the combination just
outlined all the stronger.
What gives color to the rumored intention
of the Vanderbilts is the steady absorption
of Union Pacific shares for some time, sup
posed to be for their account AS already
stated, that part of the programme which
brings the Union Pacific and Chicago &
Northwestern into close harmony is defin-
Itely settled. Those who ought to know de-
clare that it will not be long before Van
derblt through line, extending from ocean
to ocean, will also be an accomplished fact.
The Chicago, ST. Paul, MINNEAPOLIS &
Omaha railroad company, the majority of
whose stock Is owned by the Chicago &
Northwestern company, is party to the
contract. That gives the Union Pacific
direct line to St Paul, to Minneapolis, and
to Duluth. The Union Pacific is thus en-
abled TO compete at every Important center
east of the Missouri river that Is touched by
the Northern Paclfic-Wlsconsin Central
combination.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
AN IOWA TOWN In ASHES.
The Business Portion of Sheffield
Destroyed by Fire.
TWO PERSONS SERIOUSLY HURT.
The Trial Of Drs. McOoy ana Ensor
Comes to n sudden Termi-
nation Supreme Court
Decisions.
Serious FIRE NJ sbeme,d.

Mason Cry, Ia, Oct. 24,-GSpecial Tele-
gram TO THE BEE. THE business portion OF
Sheffield is now in ruins About midnight
smoke was seen issuing from the oil room at
the rear of w. E. Nichols drug store, In a
few moments the flames leaped from the
building, and, belng famed by strong
wind all the adjacent buildings were envel-
oped. BY heroic exertons on the part of the
firemen the town was saved. The total loss
Is estimated at S60,0O0, covered
by about $4,000 insurance. The
district that was burned covers five
business blocks. The heaviest losers are @.
w. Reinke, grocer, loss $1,000; insurance
81 600. Shanks 81 Pierce grocers, loss s., 600;
insurance $4,000 w. Il. Nichols, druggist,
loss $1,000; insurance $3.50. Bird Sc Son,
butchers, loss 81, 900; insurance $3.50. G. l..
johnson, James Borst and Il. l.. Ormsby
were heavy losers. w. II. Hooking and
Burt Oaks were seriously injured. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The burnt por-
tion will be rebuilt.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
The McCoy-Ensor Trial.

HARLAN, Ia., Oct. 24.-lSpecial Telegram
to THE BEE. The case against Drs. Eusor
and Mccoy came TO sudden termination to-
day. When the state rested its case, the chic
prosecuting witness having failed to identify
the defendants as the men with whom hc
had his dealings, the defendants attorney,
G. Il. Scott, argued that the question before
tine court upon which they were being prose
cuted was stopped, and the jury was in.
structed to finu verdict of not guilty. There
are still two indictments against them anC
the jury is now being secured for the trial ot
one of them. Drs. McMenamy and Miller
are now in the custody of the sheriff and viii
reach here tonight. Their trial is expected
to come off soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Vice President sykes Explains.

NEW York, Oct. 2i-The traffic agree
ment between the Northwestern and the
Union Pacific has created a great deal of
discussion among railroad officials in this
city. Vice President Sykes, of the North
western road, said tonight that the contract
is not an exclusive arrangement between
both roads in the sense of either road refus-
ing to handle the business of other compet-
ltors. The Rock Island and Burlington have
western connections of their own, and the
alliance between the Northwestern and
Union Pacific is simply IN the line of SIMILAR
arrangements already made with other sys
TENS. The arrangement does not go east of
Chicago, and Vice President Sykes said he
had no knowledge that the allied lines in
tended to make eastern connections.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
ADJUSTMENTS.


Gilmore's musical festival attracted a very
large audience at the matinee yesterday
afternoon, and crowded the large auditorium
of the Coliseum last evening. The pro-
gramme at both concerts, containing some
very difficultuumbers. was we'll played, and
the Apollo ctnb'ought to feel proud Of the
success achieved. Slgnorina de We're has a
soprano voice Of great power, combined
with sweetness, and sang 'La Perc uu
Rrezil' IN such manner that sho received
almost an ovation, and the other artists re-
newed their former successes. Great credit
Is due TO MIR. Young for the manner In which
he had trained the local singers, and the
audience attested their appreciation by long
and continuous applause.
Had 1t not been FOR the music at the Coli
scum last evening there would undoubtedly
have been very large audience at the
Grand opera house to witness most per-
feet performance of Romeo ana Juliet"
given by Miss Margaret Mather and her
superb company. The play Is too we'll known
TO need any further Recommendation, and IL
would be difficult to find words suitable TO
praise the young star in worthy manner
Her Juliet is simply grand, and in the nth
act she proved herself TO be an actress OF
great versatility and power. 1t Is seldom
that dramatic star has good support but
in Miss Mather's company almost every
member is an artist, which certainly means
great ueHl. Mr.. u. Is. SJuuley, VINO Shares
the honor with her. played the character OF
Mercutio to perfection, and Mr. Charles
Wells, as Romeo, was the ideal in every re-
spect.
''The Stowaway" drew large audience to
Boyd's opera house last night, and it is safe
to predict that among the various attrac-
tions not one afforded ITS patrons
more hearty enjoyment or thorough apprecia-
tion. While it is an attraction that appeals
strongly TO gallery people, those who fire.
quent parquet and dress circle find enough
story, plot and action to entertain and in
terest them For melodrama "The
Stowaway" holds respectable rank, and in
the hands Of a good company, as it
is, goes in splendid shape. Joseph
Siaytor, as Tom ingliss, the hero; Frank
Losee in the role of Charles Etheringtou, a
VILLAIN; Harry Booker, disguised as Dicky
Dials; Marion Elmore, as Chuckey, a news
boy, and Miss Sarah Holmes, as the hero
inc, are well suited to their parts and deserve
special mention. The safe blowing scene,
by two professional burglars, proved great
feature.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
HUNGER AND COLD.
Several Dakota Counties IN Need OF
Fond and Fuel.

Several Dakota Counties IN Need or
Food and Fuel.
CHICAGO, Oct. 24.--iSpecial Telegram to
TnE BEE. .l-Captain J. II. Wallace, prom
inent citizen Of Faulliton, $. D., who has
been sent out by the commissioners of FaullS
county, ono of the worst Of the drouth
stricken sections of Dakota, to solicit and re-
ceivo aid for the suffering farmers, is now in
this city.
"In North Dakota" said he, ''there are
three counties and In South Dakota
four others besides my own which are in n
destitute state There are in Faulk county
alone nearly five thousand inhabitants, the
majority being farmers, and as in all new
countries men Of small means. They are
now with a long cold winter before them.
Many are without means to purchase fuel,
provisions. clothing or any of the absolute
necessities of life, and unless help
from the outside can be pro-
cured there must of necessity be
great suffering between now and spring. We
have done all that men and women can do,
our misfortune is certainly no fault of ours,
and we can not but believe that our noble
hearted countrymen in the districts favored
with plenty of rain and prosperity will stand
by us in our trouble and that we will not be
left to freeze or starve, for want OF the bare
necessities of life.p
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Yellow Feyerin Brazil.

WASHINGTON, Oct. pa letter from Rear
Admiral Gillis. commanding the United
States naval force in the South Atlantic sta
ton, dated Montevidco, September II, says
that in previous communication he re-
ported to the department that there was a
great deal of yellow fever and other cpl
demic diseases existing in Rio de Janeiro
He now deems it his duty to add that re
ports of most reliable character show that
yellow fever is breaking out in various parts
of Brazil besides the city of Rio de Janeiro,
Commencing SO early, even before tho ad
vent of warm weather, this indicates an un.
usually Sickly season.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25

Pacific tracks at Fourteenth street, In Wow
of opening the street, was begun yesterday
morning.
Bishop SHARP, OF Utah, director Of the
Union Pacific, passed through Omaha on
route home from the directors meeting re-
comfy held at Boston.
The Union Pacific is preparing its annual
passes for the year 1890. The name of r..
Dickinson will supplant that Of 4. l.. Kim
ball as general manager.
Superintendent Ressegiue is examining
locomotive fremen IN the employ of the
Union Pacific, on rules and regulations In
the time card. Thus far the result has been
very satisfactory.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
orld,s Fair As,pssn,ept

CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-lSpecial Telegram to
THE BEE.l-Mr. E. ST. John, chairman of
the railway finance committee of the worlds
Chicago fair, has been notified by Henry b.
Stone, vice president of the Chicago, Bur-
lington e Quincy railroad company, that
that company is ready to pay its assessment,
1t being understood that this amount covers
all the lines in the Burlington system. .. s.
Lyford, vice president and general manager
of the Chicago Il Eastern IlliGols road, also
sent word that his company consents to the
assessment against 1t by the committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
IMPORTANT.
u. BAssETTI.
Address

Address u, bASSEIII,
City OF MEXICO, MEXICO.
by ordinary letter. containing MOsHY OnpER
Issued by all Express Companies. New York Ex.
change, Draft or Postal Note.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Rand City Real Esra te.

RAPID CITY, Oak, Oct. 24.--.[Special to
TIE BEE. Additions to the city are being
rapidly proiected-the latest az well as the
most slightly being Fairmont. 1t lies one
mile south of the court house, and it is be-
lieved it will be the aristocratic residence
part of the city. The owners are selling lots
therein very rapidly, and at prices ON which
there will be sure advance. Many con-
nected with the b. a. M. railroad and inti-
mate with the managers thereof are seeking
and buying property in the vicinity of that
addition. which looks as though that COM
pany contemplated extending its road and
possibly making its location in that part of
the CITY.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Cough no more, Red Cross cough
drops will cure your cold. S cents box,
A Rich Mans Queer Monument

A Rich Mans Queer Monument.
Andrew J. Geiger, who died lately in
Philadelphia, leaving an estate OF
900, directed that an obelisk should
be erected over his grave which, be
sides the usual mortuary inscription
should bear several others. The north
panel VIII bear this inscription. '"Trav-
eled 10000 miles in America, Europe,
ASIA aud Africa The south panel is
to read: Young man, stop and think.
See what has been the reward for hon
esty, industry and economy. In 1850
worked on Robert Martins farm, near
Jersey shore, for 25 cents day. Nc
fortune left to me-" The west panel
will say: Lived and died in the. faith
of the immutable and unchangeable and
natures God. Believed In the gospel
OF peace and iustice.s
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
The Supreme Court.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct 24-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE Bee THE supreme court de-
cided the following cases here to-day;
Everingham & Co., appellants, vs. J. G.
Lee; Story district: reversed.
Thomas Duff VS. Geoge G. Baker, appel
liant; Hancock district; affirmed.
State of Iowa VS. John S. Craig, appellant;
Henry district; affirmed.
Ellis & Ellis VS. Thomas Butler, appellant
Floyd district; reversed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
bow to Cure a CnId

Many years constant use and the ex-
perience of thousands of persons of all
ages, has fully demonstrated that there
Is nothing better for severe cold than
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. II acts
in perfect harmony with nature, re-
lieves the lungs, liquefes the tough
tenacious mucus, making IT easier to
expectorate, and restores the system to
a strong and healthy condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
The Eort Worth Ou,Icr.

The Fort Worth Union Pacific deal has not
syet been effected, but indications are that
something IN tins respect will be done at an
early date. Vice President IIocomo, of the
Union II acific, when questioned concerning
the matter, said "Nothng mas as yet been
done, but there is no doubt that a closer ALI
auce will oe made with the Fort Worth,
either by traffic contract or some other ar
rangement, at an early date. The question
is now under considerations
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Railroa,i Nores.

General Manager Holdrege, OF the Bur
lington, has returned from the west.
Engine 675 Is out of the shops for service
on the main line OF the Union Pacific
The Atlantic express. on the Union Pa
cifc was one hour late in arriving from the
west.
The Union Pacific will put IN double
track between Thirteenth and Eighteenth
streets, forming circuit TO the lower yards.
The ElkhOrn has issued new merchan-
disc trafc 10 apply 10 shipments from
Omaha TO points on the Santa Fe in Kansas.
The work of tuuneiing under the Union
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Another Casn,er Graduates.

CHICAGO, Oct 24.-Newton r. Hatch, an
ex- cashier in the New York Office of the
Baltimore & Ohio Express company, was ar
rested here tonight. He is charged with
having embezzled $1,000 of the company's
funds year ago and fleeing to Canada.
While in Toronto it is alleged he secured
several thousand dollars worth of goods
under false pretenses Hatch had established
himself here as real estate agent under the
name of G.. p FrCe.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Kearney's City Hail Defective.

kEARNEY, Neb., Oct. 2t.-TSpeclal Tele-
gram to The BEE. Am important brick
pillar in the new city hall here, which is in
course of construction, split to-day on ac-
count of the great weight it supported.
Builders generally condemn the structure
because of its inferior architecture. The
contractor is ready to put on the slate roof
and the building committee fears that tho
weight will crush the structure, because of
the long fiat arches over the windows and
entrances and weak supports. 1t is begin
ming TO assume the proportions Of white
elephant
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
A Talk WITH Depew.

New YORK, Oct 24.-President Depew, of
the New York Central railroad, said to-day,
referring to the statement in morning
paper, that there had been an alliance be-
tween The Chicago g. Northwestern and the
Union Pacific railways whereby both roads
will be operated in harmony with a view to
improving their traffic advantages, said :
1.-THE statement is correct. There has been
q traffic arrangement between the roads, but
nothing further has been done and l have
nothing to add.n
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Nehrnskn CiIy News-

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Oct. 24-lSpecial
to THE BEE, THE Chicago Packing and
Provision plant in this city is making pre-
parations to begin packing next Monday.
The Nebraska City house will begin week
later.
Jacob Sichl, owner of the Barnum house,
Is making preparations to greatly enlarge
that hotel by building extensive additions
and convert 1t into the largest and best
house in the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
kim ,,,,o,sC.

King OF io's COnditiOn Precarious.
MUNICH, Oct. 24-The condition Of Otto,
the insane king of Bavaria, is precarious.
He is unconscious and his physicians are
able 10 administer nourishment only ut ir-
regular interYals.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Youthful Deprayity.

Dora Haskins, fourteen -year-old inmate
of Jettie Reynolds house of ill-fame, on
Ninth street. was arrested last night by
Sergeant Whalen on request made by her
aunt. The girl entered the house about two
months ago, and up 10 day or two since
her whereabouts have been unknown.
When she was discovered she refused 10 go
home despite all entreatles. She will be
taken home to-day and an effort made TO
send her 10 the reform school,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
A barren Outlook.

CnIoAoo, Oct A.-[Special Telegram
70 TnE BEE. IA dark, ominous cloud seems
20 be hanging over the probability of the
Chicago & Great Western railroad switch
men returning 10 work.
General Manager A. A. Allen was not in
his oiiice this morning. He was busy in the
yards helping TO keep the cars moving. IL is
almost certain that IL the switchmen 40
noi return at once their places
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25

William Butt was on trial in police court
yesterday charged with keeping house of
prostitution ut Tenth street and Capitol ave-
nue.. He was tried by jury, which, after
deliberating four or five hours, disagreed.
This is the second time Butt has been before
the court in a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Masked Men Rob a Judge.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 24,-Early this morning
three masked robbers gained entrance to the
residence of Judge Henry S. Kelly and gong
to the bed room where the Judge and his
wife were sleeping one of the robbers COW
cred them with a revolver while the others
searched the room for valuables and OBJ
tanned 5000 in jewels and money.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
The Train Crew suspendcd.

Engineer Glllispie and the rest Of the crew
which were on No. 9passenger train that
figured in the wreck on the Burlington at
Gibson, have been suspended, pending an
investigation by the officials. IL is reported
that Superintendent Thompson has intimated
that he will discharge the entire crew from
the service of the company,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
Taken To the insane Asylum

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Oct. 2L-[Special
Telegram tc The BEE.i-The sheriff today
took to the insane asylum Thomas Nchol-
son, who had become dangerous. and the
simple minded colored man, Ben knight,
who CLAIMS TO possess voodoo powers He
has been In Jail for about six months for
assaulting prominent citizen, but was
tiually declared insane,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25

PENDER, Neb.. Oct. 24.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. saturday will be big
day for Pender. There will be two conven-
tons, and the pan-American excursionlsts
will arrive at noon and remain one nour
Extensive preparations are being made to
entertain the visitors. and the Omaha and
Winnebago Indians will be here l 900 strong.
A committee of one was sent to Omaha to-
day to procure suitable souvenirs and confer
with the railroad company as to securing u
longer stop,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
THE SPEED RING.
Lexington Rac,s

days races
Three-fourths of mile-Tommy r. won.
Fred Woolley second, Katie S. third Time
j ;239l.
Four and one-half furlongs- Camilla won,
Lottie second, Lady Jones third. Time
1:0115.
Mile and neutrality-suspicious. won,
Princess Bowling second. Time-2 05l5.
Three-fourths of mile--Mount Lebanon
won, Rosemont second, Mora third. Time
Il .23
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
ReI1I,ina Traina

]. o. Phllippi, Of the Missouri Pacific, has
written letter to Superintendent Rathburn
requesting that tho time OF arrival of the
morning suburban train Do changed so AS to
arrive at 1850 a. m.. aud that tho afternoon
train be changed so as to leave here at 5:15
p. IN. II is thought that the change will be
ordered so as to take effect Sunday next.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct. ga glove contest
between Jack Hopper, of New York, and
Jack Hanley, of Buffalo, formerly of Will
mngton, Del, for purse of S5OU, took place
tonight ut the Buffalo Athletic club, and
was won by Hopper, Hanley refusing to
continue the fight after the twenty fifth
round. Hanley was pretty badly used up.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
The Atchison Statement.

BosToN, Oct. 24.--The Atchison statement
for the second week in October shows the
earnings were 1904, ,4S2 as against S602 352
for the same time last year.
The entire subscription offered to the
stockholders under the reorganization plan
IL ls stated has been guaranteed, and appli.
amnnnIS
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
A Strik, Ended

CoLHAx, Ia, Oct. 2.-lSpeoial Telegram
to The BEE. Tho strike at the Valeria
coal mine, near Oswalt, which has been on
for about three weeks, terminated to-day
The differences between the miners and ope.
rators have been adjusted, and work will be
resumed tomorrow. This is the only strike
of any Importance this fall in this part of
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
The tSantiSfa.

DEs MONIES, Oct. 24--In the Baptist state
convention to-day the following officers were
elected: President, Hon. John A. Nc
Crary; vice presidents, Rev. C. H. Strick-
land, Sioux City, and j. j. Powell, Cedar
Rapids; missionary secretary, f. II. Smith
Sunday school secretary, Rev. +. N. Ell
bridge: treasurer, T.. l.. Lewis. This after
noon addresses were delivered by l.. G..
Field, of Minneapolis; G. J. Pope, of Usage,
and X. A. Smith, of Audubon. fhe evening
was devoted 10 Sunday school work
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-25
The Station Agents.

KANSAS CRY, Oct. 24--ln the national
convention of station agents this morning
the Nebraska delegates we're ruled out be-
cause the state association was In arrears
for dues. The afternoon and evening ses-
sions were devoted to the consideration of
reorganzing the association after the plan
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineerS