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Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Atlantic Notes.

ATLANTIC, Ia, July 6.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. The ninth district w. G. T.lU.
elected Mrs. W. A. Worthing president and
Mrs j. w. Cannon secretary.
Atlantic republican primaries instructed
for Young for senator. Wilson for repre-
sentative, and the present county officers.
Pymosa township did the same, and INSTRUCT
ed for Larrabee for governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
VIII Fine the U. Z.

KANSAS Cry, July 6.-Chairman Flndley,
of the Trans Missouri Railway ASSOCIATION,
at u special meeting to-day of the association,
announced that he would impose the stipu
lated fine upon the Union Pacific for taking
arbitrary action with the Alton in reducing
the passenger rate to S26 from Chicago to
Denver. Serious trouble is apprehended on
account of the reduction.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Bad for the Oervishes.

CAIRO, July 6.-The encounters near Ar
quin between the Egyptian troops under
Colonel Wodehouse and the Dervishes have
proved very disastrous to the latter. Thus
far 900 of the Dervishesg have been killed,
and 700 others have either been taken pris-
ouers or have deserted.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Killed n Young Thief.

CHICAGO. July 6.-Early this morning a
night watchman came upon four young boys
dividing among themselves some cigars and
liquor which they had stolen from saloon.
Upon his approach the boys fed. The
watchman fired three shots at them, the
third one taking effect in the head of George
Duane, aged fifteen, killing him instantly.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
The Caledonians at La Platte.

The Caledonian club to the number of
about thirty held their picnic at La Platte
July 4. In the games Andrew McAndrew
won the first prize in throwing the hammer
and William Milne the second prize. In
putting the shot William Watson took first
and Andrew McAndrew second prize. The
vaulting prize was won by William Milne,
Andrew McAndrew second and Alexander
Webster third. Frank Burness and James
Ferguson carried off the quot prize.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
ARMY Notes.

The following soldiers have been ordered
to report to Major Guy v. Henry, Ninth cav
airy, inspector of small arms practice of this
department, at the department rifle range,
Bellevue. before August 81, TO take part in
the match as distinguished marksmen: Cap
tain Joseph Garrard, Ninth cavalry, Fort
Eighth infantry. Fort Niobrara, and Ser
geant Ernest w. Bouton, Second infantry,
Fort Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Y. NJ. q. A.

This afternoon at o'clock there will be a
meeting in the Methodist Episcopal church
to organize Young Mems Christian asso
citation. In the evening public mass meet
ing will be held in the Presbyterian church.
Secretary Jenner and Pierce 9. Himebach,
of Omaha, will be present
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
He Played With a Gun.

WHAT CHEER, Ia, July 6.-lSpecial Tele.
grato The BEE. I-Yesterday afternoon, while
Robert Thompson, the youngest son Of
Thomas Thompson, was playing with guA
1t accidcntly exploded and shot little
French boy, instantly killing him. MIR.
Thompson has the sympathy of his Inan9
friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
State Bank of stockvi,le.

Articles incorporating the state Bank of
Stockville were filed for record to-day. The
principal place for the transaction of busi-
ness is fixed at Stockville, Frontier county,
Business commencement dates from June
II. Incorporators and stockholders: Byron
G. Lane j. f. Blemdin, Nelson G. Brock,
Edward e. McInteen and George d. Saw
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
A Diptheria Epidemic.

WATERLOO, Ia, July 6.-lSpecial Tele.
gram to The BEE. I-Dptherla is raging al
Reinback, Grundy county, or the family OF
Clause Peters none are left. Mrs. Peters
died some time ago, and their two children
have Just died Of the disease.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Davis County Republic ans,

BLOOMFIELD, Ia, July 6.-ISpecial Tcle-
gram to The BEE. The Davis county re-
pubicans held mass county convention here
to-day. The delegates chosen are instructed
for Hull for governor. tT
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Sun Strokes at Des Moines

DEs MONIES, a., July 6.-(Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. To-day has been one OF
the hottest Of the season Two men exca-
waiting for the Y. M. @ A. building were
sunstruck and are in q critical condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Frances Navy Needs Money.

PARIS, July 6.-Admiral Krantz, minister
of marine ana the colonies, has made de-
mand IN the chamber Of deputies for an ex.
ira credit of go, 900, 600 francs for the navy,
and has threatened to resign if the money
ia not voted
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
The English Consul Exon Grated.

SYDNEY, N. S. W., July 6.-Lieutenant
Thurston has concluded his inquiry in the
charges made by Germany that assistance
had been given to Mataafa by the British
consul at Apia. The investigation resulted
in the exoneration of the consul from all
charges.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
weekIv Bank Statement.

New YORK, July 6.-The weekly bank
statement shows the reserve decreased
2,754, 900. The banks now hold S5,0Sl, 900 in
excess Of legal requirements.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
samonn Cnie fs at Peacc.

SYDNEY, N. S. W., July 6.-Advices re-
ceived here from Apia, Samoa say that
treaty of peace has been concluded between
Mataafa and Tamasese. .t3t
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
The Calf and the Editor.

dtWu DEC.
The calf on the next lot TO us differs from
"ye editorn II can make both ends meet:
we lind 1t hard 10 do.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Harrison County's Teachers

Missouri VALLEY, Ia, July 6.-TSpecial to
The BEE. THE Harrison county normal in.
stitute convenes here Monday next. A large
attendance from all parts Of this and adjoin-
ing counties is anticipated. F4
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
In 1866 fiye.eighths of the people owned

In 1866 fve-eighths Of the people owned
their homes, and only three eighths were
the prey of landlordism, says the National
Economist; In 1885 only three-eighths
owned their own homes and fve-eghths
were reduced to the ranks Of tenants. Since
that time the confiscation of homes by the
money power has gone on at an increased
ratio, and IL cannot be great while before
the final result will be reached, and the en-
tire industrial population become homeless
and landless.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-07
Gard OF Thanks.

Many kind friends and neighbors entered
our home and showered the blessings Of love
divine in sorrowing in our sorrow, and help
ing when we were helpless, during the ILL
ness and at the death of our baby. We have
cherished and will in memory continue to
cherish the remembrance of your kindness.
May your hearts and homes be kept free
from sorrow such as of your appreciative
friends. MR. AND Mrs f.. S. FIREsToNE.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
Mexican Amber.

For the last fifteen or twenty years travellers have occasionally brought specimens of 8 very remarkable amber from some locality in Southern Mexico. The only information gained concern ing it is that it is brought to the coast by natives who say that it occurs in the interior so plentifully that it is used by them for making fires. The color of this amber IS rich golden yellow, and when viewed in different positions it exhibits a beautiful fluorescence, similar to that of uranine, which it also resembles in color. A recent specimen is even more beautiful than the famous so-called opalescent or green amber found in Catania, Sicily. This material would be extremely val uable for use in the arts. It is believ- ed that an expedition has started for that locality where it is found in the interior.-Engineering News.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
Modest BeneyOlence.

Two very pretty girls in this town recently attended service in Q church where they were strangers. When the time came for taking up the collection they found 70 their dismay that they had but one cent between them. And there, coming up their side of the aisle with the plate, was lovely young man with whom they were slightly acquainted. They simply couldn't put that solitary cent in the plate, and to put in nothing was not to be thought of. Then one of the girls bcthought her that she had small envelope in her pocket. She pulled it out, dropped the coin ill it, sealed it, and when the lovely young man came along she dropped the envelope in with the air that made the collector think it con- tained at the very least a $5 note.- Buffalo Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
A National Gretna Green.

There have been so many runaway marriages in Washington during the past year that the city is becoming a veritable Gretna Green. Children failing to secure a marriage license or minister to perform matrimonial ceremony have only to fly to Washing ton and their hearts are quickly made to beat as one. Attention has been called to the loose condition of affairs ill this respect by the elopeInent and marriage of Claiborne A. Wilson and Miss Maud Glasscott. He is twenty, she is seventeen. He is a nephew of President Arthur's United States Mar shal in the District of Columbia, while she Is belle in the youngest channels of upper society. On both sides of the match there is a protest, but it is of no use; it is too late.
 In the multiplicity of complications which have brought forth hundreds of sensational marriages in the Dis trict of Columbia during the past three years, making this 8 resort, far famed, for all who have obstacles in the way of marriage, no one has ever been made to suffer. It is not crime in the eyes of society and the law to aid and abet amusements of this char acter. From Maryland, Virginia and all directions they come every day, till the list of marriage licences issued by the Clerk of the District Court runs as high as that of a whole large State. Congress will not, however, be invoked to stop the traffic, for the people here seem to enjoy it. On the contrary, it will be encouraged. No troublesome questions arc asked when a man applies for license in Washing ton to wed the girl of his choice. All that is necessary to secure wife is to get the girl to say "Yes," and raise $1 in cash for the license and se- cure a minister to tie the knot. It does not matter whether you are white, black or copper-colored; or whether your sweetheart is one color and you another. It makes no difference whether you are twenty-one or seventeen; whether your girl is fifteen or forty, or whether your parents are willing or unwilling. One dollar viii secure the order of the court upon a minister of the gospel to solemnize the rites of marriage, and no questions will be asked. So much encourage ment is just now afforded young peo- pie to elope to Washington that fathers and mothers in the surrounding country are not little worried.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
He Had Charges.

He entered the central station with blood on his ear and an officer holding his arm, and the first words he said were:
 'I want to prefer charges against this officer for brutality"
 "Very well," replied the sergeant. s'Now, then twill you return truthful answers to few questions?'
 ''I certainly will"
 "What were you doing when ar- rested?"
 "I had just kicked man."
 "What dId you say to the officer as he took hold of you?'
 s'I told him to go to Halifax"
 "After he collared you what did you do?" 7 &
 "Struck at him twice, tore his coat and jerked him to his knees. I can lick him any day in the week!"
 "And he tapped you on the ear?"
 "Either he or citizen who mixed in, but l want to prefer charges all the same. If you let these officers have their own way they get too fresh. Just put me down as William Thomas, who wasn't doing blessed thing, but who was knocked down and brutally beaten, by 8 minion of the law."- Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
DREAM VISIONS.

The garden lies in si.ence-shadow deepl On filmy wings of purple, soft, unfurled, Comes that ethereal presence We call sleep, To drug tie throbbins senses of the world. Still is the nisLt-ah, Heaven, how still and
 e,earl
 Acacia wrapped in showering sheets of
 bseom Droops ghost-.ike OCT the pathway; can
 hear
 A scented petal falling in the gloom. O love. whom nevcfmore may call mine, hear thy footsteps on the pathway now; hear the music of that voice of thine, As distant harp notes, tremnlous and low. fold thee ia my arins-ah, rest, my love! In this dealh-sileace rest thou on my heart The wind goes shuddering to pale stars above, We two are here aloac-the world apart. Nay, steal not yet away; my lips are lail Epsn thy lRs of slaAlow--Fsst.aHhile- Ah, me! that spirit form my not be stayed, Ard thy drcam-presence passes ia smile.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
The Quails All Leaving. |.

A remarkable migration of quails has been going on at Louisville, Ky. Vast quantities of the birds are cross ing the river, bound north. The mi- grafton was first observed last Monday, and has been noticed on the evening of every day since. The shores between Jacksonville, New Albany, and Port Fulton, on the Indiana side, are lined with them. Those not strong enough to fly across the Ohio, here nearly a mile broad, fall into the stream and are drowned. Captain J. T. Duffy, who lives on the Utica pike, five miles below, beyond Jeffersonville, said that he passed through several coveys on the road. The birds were so weak that they scarcely got out of the way of the horses, and hardly noticed him when he struck at them with his whip.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23

another of Nye's judicial rulings, the criminal ill this case being wife-beat- el. When his honor examined the statute book he failed, or said he failed, to find anything about wife-beating. It might be a legal pastime for any, thing he knew in the statutes to the contrary, but he W ould take the chances and assess penalty to lit the crime. There were several cowboys in the court, and they were requested to use their rawhidcs on the prisoner. The wife-beatefss shoulders were soon ar- tistically adorned with black and blue stripes, and, as he yelled like Conan che, he was fined S1O for being verbal ly indecorous.
 Whatever misgivings may be enter taincd regarding Yves qualifications as an exponent of law, there is no de- batable ground about his capacity for the mission which is bringing him fame and fortune. He must have been singularly retiring and unobstru- sive ill his early days. Even the fric- tion of the platform, with all that it involves-constant travelling, contact with every type of human being and the crucible of critical assemblages ill every big city on the continent-has not worn away the fine delicaeies which commend him to those who l know him we'll and those who know him little. It is easy enough to pluck out the heart of Nye's mystery. He can be comprehended ill a moment and initiated not at all. Those who try to follow in his footsteps will have a hard road to travel. They would rise to the height of none of his excellen- cies and duplicate and emphasize every deficiency he has. Or course he is not a man to rhapsodise about. He is the first to smile when f1orid things are said about him. To fall down and worship himself will be the last of his follies. Perhaps no better evidence of his simplicity of character than one which he himself affords can be given.
 ''No one could be more surprised than I was at my success"
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
THE BRIDESMAID.

"He needn't think and he needn't try, never will call him Uncle Guy;' He may talk and talk, but he cannot persuade My own Aunt Alice's little bridesmaid. "You say he is nice, and thought SO once, While was m ignorant goose of dunce; But Aunt Alice said 'yes,' and I'm truely
 afraid Twas to bribe my consent that they made
 me bridesmaid. "You think that wedding is fun, you do, Well, the flowers were nice and my dress
 was new, And the wedding march and the presents
 displayed, But, oh dear, I'm dcsolatc little bridesmaid. '"For Aunt Alice will sail OCT the ocean wide, And I'm almost sick, for Pve cried and cried; Had l thought that her wedding meant this,
 I'd have said: You, shant be x bride, and Wonf be
 bridesmaid"
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
One of the Oldest American Clocks.

Probably the oldest clock ill Atlanta, Ga., is ill the possession of Johnathan M. Ellis. It is over 100 years old. The machinery is curious construction of wood and iron, which was patented by Eli Terry over century ago, and was made and sold in Plymouth, Ct. The inscription on the inside of the clock was printed by Hudson & Skinner, at Hartford, and besides setting forth the fact that the clock is warranted gives the directions for winding up the machinery: "If the clock goes too fast, lcngthen the pendulum; if it goes too slow, shorten it by means of a screw at the bottom" It furthermore states that the clock is as good or superior to any clock ill this country The clock has never missed running single day. nor in all the years gone by has it seriously lost time. It is curious old affair, tall and unsightly, and shows just below the face bright picture of g soldier in gay uniform. Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23

ter understand the true state of the case-that the man to whom they had given shelter had saved them from be- ing robbed, if not murdered. But what was their further amazement and horror to discover that the dead burg lar and the living burglar were two of their neighbors, with whom they had long been intimate, and whose reputa- ton stood high as well-to-do, upright, honorable men.
 When they came to pour out their profuse thanks to the tramp for his courageous and timely interference in their behalf, he quietly responded:
 "You have much to thank me for, it is true, because you would certainly have been robbed, if not murdered, if I had not been under your roof; but you have to thank me for it in a different way than you suppose. I'm not here by accident, but design. Pm no tramp but detective. I've had my eye on these villains for some time, but needed proof before arresting them. By chance I overheard 8 plot to rob George Chalmers on the night he should get paid for his cattle, and l worked out the rest as you see. This villain, Samuel Jennings" holding to the now tightly bound living robber, s'must either go to the state prison or the gallows."
 "Neither, you miserable scamp" cried the man with long string of blasphemous oaths. ....
 He never did-for on the day of the coroner's inquest on his companion, he was found hanged head. The whole affair made great sensation in its locality. On removing his false hair and beard, the tramp detective was found to, be young and hand some fellow. A warm friendship sprang up between him and George Chalmers, and shortly afterward still warmer one between him and Mary Chalmers. It seems enough to merely add that she is now his happy, grate- full and loving wife.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-23
HOME LIFE OF NOTED DIvINEs.

How Rev. Dr. Talmage and Rev. Dr.
 Collyer Enjoy Their Private Life.
 Preachers in a big city fare about as we'll as any one on earth can, unless he is born to millions, says New York letter to the Washington Post. The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage has 8 charming home in Brooklyn, at the corner or De Kalb avenue and South Oxford street. The house is Q hand some one, four stories and a basement, and in the saloon parlor there is enough costly bric-a-brac to stock a bazaar, all of which has been given the worthy divine by his parishioners.
 In everyday life he is decidedly pleasant man to meet, and in one respect is like Mrs. Logan. He tries heartily to be pleasing. He is not a ready or fluent talker out of the pulpit, but he is always an entertaining and cheerful one. His optimism, indeed, is his great forte.
 Another preacher whom I met recently is Dr. Robert Collyer, and I never met man who SO impressed me with his wholesoulness. There is a sweetness, and rugged, sturdy strength about him that is wonder fully winning.
 He is an old man, his hair is white as snow, and brushed back like mane after the fashion Beecher wore his hair; his face is marked by the good thoughts and noble endeavors of a long life, and his form seems tower of strength. r.4.- .. m
 He is just the sort of man woman feels implicit trust in, whether as hus- band, father or religious adviser. Mrs. Collyer is quite old, and enjoys less robust health than her eminent husband, so on her account they make their home in charming little fiat ill the top of the Strathmore, on upper Broadway, where she can have the pleasure of overseeing her household
 It is too small to give room for { study for Dr. Collyer, so he has { charming, quiet room in the Holland Building, which is largely given oyer to artists and literary people, ani there he is surrounded by his beloved books, photographs of friends and some good pictures.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
"HIs NAME WAS BILL BRAzELToN."
The First and Greatest Highway
man of Tuoson; Ariz:

The First and Greatest Highway
man of Tucson, Ariz:
A gentleman from Tucson, Ariz., in
the lobby of the National hotel last
night, spoke of-one of the desparadoes
of his town.
~ see, said he, ''that fellow ont in
California has been holding up stage
loads of people by himself. The dis
patches speak of him as the Lone
Highwayman.' / want to tell you that
the first and greatest lone highwayman
in this country lived in Tucson, and his
name was Bill Brazelton. 1t has now
been seven or eight years since he was
killed. While he lived he was the ter
ror of southern Arizona, and he did all
OF his work single handed He used to
work in livery stable in Tucson. He
was young fellow who did not say
much, but was all the time practicing
with his revolver when he was not at
work. He was the most attractive,
powerful young man l ever saw. He
got SO he could turn somersault with
his pistol in his hand and as he came
up hit a half dollar every time twenty
five yards away. He could shoot in
every position, whether standing, rum
ming or riding, and every time he
pumped the bulls eye. Sud-
denly he left town and it
was not long till we heard of his rob-
bing stages all alone. He had nerves
of steel and did not seem to be afraid OF
anybody or anything. The greatest eff
forts were made to capture him, but he
eluded all of his pursuers. He seemed
to be here, there and everywhere at the
same time. Finally it was suspected
that q hostler working in the stable
where Brazelton had been employed
knew something of him. He was taken
out on the edge of town and hung up
till he was almost dead, when he agreed
to confess, on condition that Brazelton
should be shot outright, as he would
kill any man who betrayed his secret
at the first opportunity. The hostler
said that he was to go to meet Brazel-
ton that very night and take him some
thing to eat. He was to wait behind a
log in certain piece OF woods. A
party of six well-armed men took the
hostler and went with him to the place
of rendezvous. They all lay down be-
hind the log and waited for Brazelton.
By and by he rode out of thicket into
an open space and came slowly toward
the unsuspected ambush. He carried
his pistol in his hand, as if suspecting
that things were not all right. When
in thirty yards OF the log the whole
party rose and fired, killing both horse
and rider in an instant. 1t was one of
the most dramatic incidents that ever
occurred about Tuscon in those trouble
some days. Brazelton's body was rid
died with balls. He was brought to
town and the next morning he was
propped up against an adobe wall and
had his photograph taken, and the
local photographer has to-day in his
showcase ghastly illustration of the
triumph of his art. rt."-Washington Post.