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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18

'Probably not one person in as thOus-
and knows why leaves change their
color in the fall - remarked an eminent
botauist the other day. THE common
and old-fashioned idea is that all this
red and golden glory we see now is
caused by frOstS. A true and scientific eX-
PLANTATION OF the causes of the colorlng of
leaves would necessitate u long and
intricate discussion. Stated briefly and
in proper language, those causes are
these, says the Home: The green mat
ter in the tissue of leaf is composed of
two colors, red and blue. When the
sap ceases to flow in the fall, and the
natural growth Of the tree ceases, oNid.
alton of the tissue takes place. Under
certain conditions the green of
the leaf changes to red; unde er
different conditions it takes on yell
low or brown tint. The difference in
color is due to the difference in combi-
nation of the original constituents of
the green tissue and the varying con-
ditions OF climate, exposure and soil.
a dry, cold climate produces more
brilliant foliage than one that is damp
and warm. This is the reason that our
American autumns are so much more
gorgeous than those of England. There
are several things about leaves
that even science cannot eX-
PLAN. For instance, why one of
two trees growing side by side, of the
same age and having the same exposure,
should take on brilliant red in the fall
and the other should turn yellow; or
why one branch of a tree should be
highly colored and the rest of the tree
have only yellow tint, are questions
that are impossible to answer as why
one member OF family should be per-
4 I.l ~
Naples and oaks have the brightest col
OrS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Carridd or His:Daughter.

HRMINGFoRD, Neb, Oct. 17.-There was
quite sensation created by an irate father
and runaway couple at the depot when the
d O'Clock train pulled in. Miss Maud Bul
lock, daughter of the Commercial hotel pro-
prietor, of Nonpareil, had secretly planned
TO meet her lover, William Wicker, of this
place, and take the train for Newcastle. Wyo.
The old maa got wind of the elopement in
time to intercept the disobedient pair Just as
they Were about TO go on the train. The
father caught hold OF his daughter and pre-
vented her from getting on the train. Young
Wicker stepped up to the girls defense and
then struggle ensued. The girl pleaded
with her father to let her co. She said she
could not and would not return home with
him. Finally the old mans strength gave
way and the young couple boarded the train
and were of before the old man could re-
cover his breath
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
The Odd EellnMS.

CLARINDA, la Oct. 17.-At the annual
communication of the grand lodge of Odd
Fellows the following officers were installed
for the current term j. c. Longueville, grand
master, Dubuque; Louis Brederman. deputy
grand master, COUNCIL Bluffs; William Gar
rett, secretary, Burlington; l.. Roseman,
grand warden, Mpntezuma; n. j. Morrison,
grand treasurer, Marengo; f. NJ. Hartmann,
Indiauola, grand representative.
The grand lodge to-day adopted a resolu-
ton against admitting to membership any
person who has been convicted of violation
of the laws. This refers particularly to vlo-
lators of the prohibitory law in this state.
The next session of the grand lodge will be
held in Des Moines. The allowance for
grand lodge dues was fixed at per cent, and
81, 200 was appropriated for the expenses OF
the grand secretary's Office next year.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18

But few people realize the vast
amount of money that has been made
by the ingenious Yankees who have
invented little things. says the Home.
The New Jersey man who hit upon
the idea of attaching Il rubber erasing
tip to the end of lead pencils is worth
100000. The miner who invented q
metal rivet or eyelet at each end of the
mouth of coat and trousers pockets, to
resist the strain caused by the
carriage OF pieces of ore and heavy tools,
has made more money from his letters
patent tnan he would have made had he
struck Il good vein OF gold-bearing
quartz. Every one has seen the metal
plates that are used to protect the heels
and soles on rough shoes, but every one
doesn't know that within ten years the
man who hit upon the idea has made
$3.50, ,OOO. AS large sum rs was ever
obtained for any invention was en- joycd
by the Yankee who invented the in
verted glass bell to hang over gas jets
to protect ceilings from being blackcned
by smoke. The inventor of roller skates
has made 81 600 900, Notwithstanding
the fact that his patent had nearly eX-
pired before the value of 1t was ascer-
tanned IN the craze for roller skating
that spread over the country few
years ago. The gimlet-pointed screw
has produced more wealth than most
silver mines, and the Connecticut man
who first thought of putting copper tips
on the toes of children's shoes is as
we'll off as if he had inherited
81 900, 900, for that's the amount
his idea has realized for him in
cold, clammy coin. The common
needle threader, which every one has
seen for sale, and which every woman
owns, was boon to needle users. The
man who invented it'has an income of
$4,000 year from his invention. A
minister in England made $50, 900 by in
venting an odd toy that danced by
winding it with a string. The mau
who invented the return ball, an ordi
nary wooden ball with rubber string
attached 10 pull it back. made 81 900, 900
from it. The person who invented the
most recent popular toy, "Plgs in
Clover" will be rich before snow flies.
He was poor last November.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Railroad Notes.

The wreck on the Burlington at Gibson has
been cleared up.
c. c. Cooper, Of the auditing department
of the Union Pacific. has gone east TO be ab-
sent two weeks.
Passenger engine 315 has been turned out
OF the Union Pacific shops for service on the
Omaha a. Republican Valley.
The Union Pacific wrecker is engaged in
clearing the track at Fremont, where two
freight trains cOllided yesterday.
A. H. Smith, assistant general freight
agent OF the Burlington, has returned from
the Knights Tcmplar conclaye at Washing
ton.
The "Blg four" has established general
agency at this point with t. jackson in
charge. The headquarters will be located in
the First National bank building.
The st. Paul & Omaha will. on November
/, adopt for all its country stations the same
demurragu rules that are 10 be then put in
force at Omaha, Sioux City and several other
important points by the Omaha aud Council
Bluffs division of the Chicago Car Service
association.
Albert II. Hayser, for more than five years
past chief clerk in the office of the supern-
tcndent of the st. Paul X Omaha, in this
city, has been promoted 20 an important po-
sition IN the chief train dispatcher's Office OF
the same company. Philip M Rose takes
the chief clerkship in the superintendents
office,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18

When war comes in Europe, as it
must come some time, it will be seen
that new era has begun in the art of
destruction. The Belgian historian,
Emile de Lavcleye. sums up in an arti-
Gle in the Forum for October the terri
BILE factors of the next con-
nict. The civil war in the
United states was but child's play in
comparison. With Russia and France
on one side and Germany, Austria and
Italy on the other, ,00O, 900 of men can
be instantly put in the field, with
10 600, 900 in reserve. The facilities for
concentration and the improved arms
are such that more men may easily be
killed in one day than have ever be-
fore been killed in n whole
war. The continuous preparations
for war, even when there is no
thought of its immediate occur
renee are far greater and more cXpcn-
sive than ever before. Franco has sur
rounded her frontiers ana her capital
with n continuous line of forts and en-
trenchments. Germany has made Metz,
SLrasburg. Mayencc and Cologne gil
gantc fortresses. which seem absolutely
impregnabe. Itaiy has fortified her
Alpine passes, her sea ports, and even
the Eternal City itself. Belgium Is
spending forty millions OF francs in
the construction of rcdouts with
cupolas OF steel, to close the
passage by the Mas valley. The war
budgets are everywhere increasing in
enormous proportions. ''Aud it is under
this continual menace of the most
frightful shock of armies that our
planet will ever have looked upon,
writes NJ. de Laveloye. that we live,
And the most extraordinary thing is,
hut. trl. f,at In al nt
our business, our pleasures; we rush in
crowds from all parts 10 the Paris eN-
hibition, while each one says: 1T may
be for Tomorrow"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
A LITTLE TOO PREVIOUS.
The Move to Secure snydcr's indorsc

The Move to Secure Snyder's lndorsc-
ment by German Democrats.
Circulars were distributed over the whole
town aud advertised in the German Tribune
announcing a meeting of German democrats
at Twenty-sixth and Walnut streets at s
o'clock last night. a small crowd gathered
at the appointed place, and, after waiting for
some time, julius Wer1iu introduced himself
as the man sent out by Adam Snyder with
instructions to organize democratic club for
the latter's special benefit. lie stated that
he had expected to see gathering OF 2UO or
800 people, but as there was such small
attendance he thought 1t advisable TO adjourn
the meeting until next Wednesday, but eX-
planned that the intention of the organizers
was to have q club which would support
Adam Snyder without reference to any other
candidate of either party.
Il. G.. Iiiebe, a prominent democrat, de-
manded an explanation from Werdin as TO
what authority he had for calling
democratic meeting and announcing English,
German and Polish speakers. He asked If
Adam Snyder, or the central committee, or
anyone else had authorized such foolharuy
proceeding as this attempt to organize club
for the support of any one candidate, and
predicted that Snyder would lose at least 200
or 300 votes on account of this foollshness.
He denounced the attempt as an outrage on
the party, and one which would react upon
the promoters.
Werdin did not attempt to reply, but merely
stated that the ward was democratic and he
guessed Snyder would carry IL anyway.
The meeting then adjourned itself uncere-
moniously
The Danish democrats made an attempt to
hold a meeting at Gates hall, at Twenty
sixth and Walnut streets, but only five Danes
enthuscd enough to meet, and alter waiting
until 10 o clock for some more of their coun-
trymen to materialize, they gave it up and
left in disgust.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
A Rig Criminal Docket.

CENTRAL City, Neb., Oct. l7.-ISpecial
TO THE BEE. Monday Judge Post COM
menced what promises to be lengthy term
OF the district court There are eleven cases
on the criminal docket, the largest number
for over ten years. The case against Otto
Foster for embezzling county funds was
heard yesterday, and although the states
evidence was positive and was not denied by
the defense, Foster was set free. Judge
Posts instructions amounted practically TO
orders for conviction, but the jury didn't feel
that way. The only point attempted to be
made by the defense was that Foster was
s'clerk" aud not deputy"
The criminal case against Colonel Webster
will be heard IN day or two. The civil case
go to trial this term, and when it is reached
"a long siege will be settled down to. The
case is an intricate one, and every point will
be stubbornly contested
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
NEWS FROM NEBRASKA TOWNS
a Farmer at Lodi Disappears I'm
der a Cloud.
ASYLUM OFFICERS IN SESSION.
Two Prisoners ut Kearney Sentenced
TO Ten Years Each for Mansiaugh-
ter-Doings OF odd Fellows
at Grand Island.
A Lodi Sensation.

CALLAwAY, Neb, Oct. l1.--[Spccial TO TnE
BEE The town OF Lodi is much stirred up
over the mysterious disappearance of Emmet
cambridge, q prominent farmer A year
ago, while Mrs. Bainbrdge was SICK 1t was
discovered that Caroline Torgeson, four
teen .ycar-old stepdaughter of cambridge,
was about to become mother. suspicion
pointed to the stepfathcr, who turned up
missing. Sheriff Penn subsequently, arrested
Bainbridge In Council Bluffs brought him
back to Broken Bow when he was released
on bail The trial was postponed from time
to time until last MONTH Meantime, the
baby was borE and shortly afterward died.
At the trial, though strong circumstantial
evidence was adduccd against cambridge,
the girl, who had been living at his house
most of the time during the scandal, posi-
lively swore that he was not the father of
her baby. Upon her testimony, Bainbridgc
escaped conviction and was released.
After the trial. the girl was sent to Gothcu-
burg to live. cambridge came back to Lodi,
and, rs is generally understood, raised 5000
gage One day last week he drove
to Cozad, thirty miles. Returning, he reached
house. about fourteen miles from Cozad,
where he took supper. About dark the same
evening his team walked into the yard of
John Matt, who lives few miles nearer
Lodi, hauling the buggy, which was unoccu-
pied. From the buggy package of dry goods
and u whip were missing. There was no
trace of Banbridge, and lie has not been
seen since. Many parties have feared foul
play and have been searching the canyons
for his body. Others belleve that Bainbrldge
has quietly departed from the country, TAX
ing this method of delaying pursuit. The
theory of foul play is reasonable from the
fact that Bainbridge was supposed to have
the 5000, lately borrowed, on his person, max
ing motive for robbery. Equally sensible Is
the theory that ne has skipped, as it is said
that the girl has gone away from Gothenburg
and is now somewhere in the state of Maine.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Rebuked the Rre wery Men.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct. 1.-THE United
States district court to-day threw out of
court the case of the Schlitz Brewing com
pany, of Milwaukee, against the officers of
the Temperance Alliance at Iowa City. The
latter seized carload of beer last Feb ruary,
which was afterwards ordered returned, but
in the meantime thirty-fve kegs were frozen
and destroyed. The brewery brought suit
for $4,000 damages, but Judge Shiras de-
clares that his court has no jurisdiction, and
sharply rebuked the plaintiff for this attempt
at reIaliatory prosecution.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
A CONVERT TO BUDDHISM.
Ceremonies OF Receiving an American
Into the Goddess Church

RecentCeylon papers contain accounts
OF remarkable ceremony which took
place recently in Colombo, saws the
London Times. This was the reception
OF gentleman from America, who
lately arrived in Ceylon, into the Bud
dhist creed.
The proceedings took place under
the direction OF the Buddhist high
priest, assisted by eleven ycllow-rObcd
monks. The convert kncit before the
assembled priests and intimatod his de-
sire to be admitted member of tho
Buddhist church. The high priest
then catechised him, and tho assembled
monks satisfied themselves that
he was fitted to be n follower
of Buddha. The gentleman whose
name was Powell, then begged of the
high priest 'to give him the Pausil,"
which the latter did, the candidate re-
peating it after him with the palms of
the hands brought together uplifted.
Having explained to the convert the
responsible duties of Buddhist, the
high priest gavo him his blessing. A
meeting was afterwards held at which
Mr.. Powell explained his reasons for
having embraced Buddhism. and de-
scribed tho mental process which he
had gone through before he arrived at
the conviction of it's truth.
1t appears that nearly forty years
ago, when he was child, he came
across Il book in his fathers library, in
which was II picture. 1t was the figure
OF Buddha seated i'll the conventional
attitude on lotus. Impressed by the
expression of peace aud love on the
face, MIR. Powell got into the habit of
going every evening to room to sit in
position as nearly like it as he possi-
bly, could. "On asking who or what
picture it was, )" Mr.. Powell said. 81 was
told that it was the picture of y heathen
god, but It's memory clung to me, and
when l heard its name [ never forgot it,
but learned later what the symbol was
aud its meaning" Being las he said, nat
urally of religious turn of nina. and
being intended by his father to be
clergyman, Mr.. Powell was we'll edu-
Gated in the christian doctrine. "But
recognized and felt that there must
be some law that | could work out of
myself, and that if / controlled my
thoughts my life manifested an obedi-
ence to that power; but it was long be-
fore | recognized that this was the law
of right thought" AT one time he
appears to have sought refuge in ag-
Mysticism, but soon after he abandoned
this mental attitude, and u perusal of
The Light of Asia" aroused in him
the desire to take refuge in the law of
Lord Buddha.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
DETECTIV ES IN SESSION.
Officers Elected ana Lincoln Chosel
for Next Year.

Officers Elected ana Lincoln Chosen
for Next Year.
The Officers and Detectives association
of the United States held its annual session
at the Paxton hotel yesterday. Considera-
BILE business was transacted, much of which
was secret in its nature. A movement was
inaugurateu By which better communicating
facilities will be had IN the future. The de-
tails of the plan are quite elaborate in their
nature, and will be perfected by the eXecu-
tive board.
The association is composed of police Off
GERS aud detectives, and extends from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, Inspector Byrnes, of
the New York police force, being an active
member. Its object is facilltation III detect
ing criminals. But few members usually
attend the meetings, the business being
transacted by the executive board.
The officers elected yesterday were G. A.
Hawley, inspector of police at Denver, presi-
dent; A. l.. Pound, of Lincoln, first vice
president; John Fuller, New York second
vice president; Frank Anderson, Moline,
ILL.,, secretary and treasurer.
The convention meets next year IN Lin
coin, the object being Capitalization of loca-
ton in place of meeting.
No Omaha officers joined, as was antici-
pated, and the Omaha police VIII receive no
benefit from the society.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Another Belt Line Train.

The Missouri Pacific will put on another
local train in the suburban service; also TO
run between Omaha and Portal. This train
will be added to the service on Sunday next
apd on that date new time card will make
a slight change in the running of suburban
trains, as well as those on the main line
The new tram will leave Portal at 1850 in
the morning arriving at the Webster street
depot at $50 a. m. Returning 1t will leave
Omaha at 4:l5 D. m, arriving at Portal at q
p. m. Tram 1868 which has been running be-
tween Omaha and West Side, will be discon-
tnued owing to the new train being run on
the latter's schedule. Under the new time
card the through train on the Missouri Pa
cifc that leaves here at p m, will leave at
$50 Several other minor changes will be
nnde.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Rcuutres More Room.

The traffic of the Missouri Pacific at this
point has increased to that extent that the
present accommodations have proved made
qnate.
1t has been decided to enlarge the freight
depot at Sixteenth and Nicholas streets by
adding another story to the building The
lower portion of the building will then be
used exclusively for freight, and the Office of
the superlntendent OF the Belt Line and also
that of the local freight agent will be re-
moved to the annex Work in this direc-
tion will be commenced on Wednesday next.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
imbcciie Asylum Officers.

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct 11.-lSpecial Tele
gram to THE BEE. The thirteenth annual
meeting of the American Association of I'M
beetle Asylum Officers is in session at the in
stitute for imbeciles in this city. The ses-
sion last evening was devoted to reports of
superintendents and the reading OF the an-
nual address of the president of the assocla-
tion. This evenings session was devoted to
clerical reports, and upon the conclusion of
the formal business period of social enjoy
ment was indulged, which was participated
in by number of invited guests from this
city and Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Suicide Near Wymor,

BEATRICE, Neb. Oct, lT--Spsoial Tele
gram 10 THK BEE. Coroner Roe was sum
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Ninth Ward Republicans.

The republican club of the Ninth ward
held regular meeting at zoos Farnam street
last night. The attendance was large and
business was conducted with dispatch.
The members of the county central COM
mittee from the Ninth ward were empowered
to request the executive committee to furnish
teams for use on election day.
Z. Nj. Christensen, George Smiley and
William ID. Edwards were appointed a com
mittee to canvass the ward and make n list
of the names and locations of all voters in
the ward.
The club adjourned until next Friday
evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Great Methodis, University.

Bishop Mallallieu, who has been
preaching TO large congregation OF
Methodists in Harrisburg, made "a sug-
gestion in one OF his talks Il few even
ings ago which created deep im-
something practical, says the Buffalo
Express. He said that the Methodists
OF Pennsylvania must soon begin TO
think of establishing "A national uniycr-
sity, at which those who may be called
to preach its doctrines can be educated
and equipped for the great labor, as
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
DID THEY DIsCRIMINATEq
Chairman Martin Censures the B. &
NJ. for Alleged Discrimination.

NJ. for Alleged Discrimination.
"Why didn't your road make special rates
for the delegates to the democratic state
convention rs well as TO the state republican
conventlon!" Numbered Euclid Martin
through the telephone to representative of
the Burlington at the headquarters, yes
terday morning.
Tho reply must have been evasive, be-
cause Mr.. Martin turned from the trans
mitter and TO Ticket Agent Fonda said: at
is not fair to discriminate in this way. All
our delegates had to pay full fare, while
the republican delegates to my own
personal knowledge not only enjoyed
special rate, butt a large
percentage of them travelled on passes issued
by the Burlington company. | think this
matter should be thoroughly aired
Mr. Fonda, the ticket agent, endeavored to
explain the existing differences by stating
that no arrangements had been made for spe-
cial rates for the democratic delegates prior
to the date of the convention which was too
late. His explanation, however, was not
very satisfactory to MIR. Martin.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18

we'll as for the education OF young men
for all other professions. Old Dickin-
son college, he declared, was embalmed
Methodists. Bishop Mallalicu's hope
is that the time is not far distant When
Dickinson college will develop into
magnificent university, with endow-
ments for its support of from S6,000,0O0
to $1,000, 900. "Such an institution"
said the bishop, "the Methodists Of the
United States can make, and good site
for it is where Dickinson college stands
ppv -
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18
Supreme Court Decisions.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Oct, 17.-TSpccial Tele-
gram to THE BEE The supreme court
rendered the following decisions here to-
day:
II. W. Gleason VS. the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railway company, appellant
KeokulS district; reversed.
State of Iowa VS. John Bowman ana George
j. Bowman, appellants; Marshall district;
affirmed.
Orestena Booge vs. John Booge and Ger
trude Booge, appellants; O'Brien districts
affirmed.
Ira Cook vs. j.. |. Mactarland ct AL APP
pellants; Boone district; reversed.
II. A. Granger vs. r. 5. Griffin, assignee,
ct al, appellants; Delaware district; re
versed. 80
Il. ID. Robbins, appellant, VS. James Dig
gins and John Hennessy; Buchanan district;
rnvnrsnd
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-18

RArIp CITY, S. D., Oct. l1-LSpecial to
The BEE. .l-Somc activity is being shown in
railroad circles. which is caused by the mys-
terious movements of railroad men, and is
construed generally as preparatory to the
construction of road across the reserya-
ton. 1t is believed thatth Burlington road
is intending to build into this city through
the southern hills. Persons known to have
close connections with that company have
been quietly buying real estate in and about
the city. For these reasons and the general
development of the country, prices of real
estate are rapidly advancing, and it Is ne-
lieyed by those best rosted that a genuine
boom will soon re ach rs.