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Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
THE FIELD OF INVENTION.
Still Plenty Of Room for Ingenius
Minds to Work.
THE DISADVANTAGES OF STEAM.
"A New and More Thrifty Motor Power
is Needed-H0w Shall Heat
Be Converted Into
Electricity?
HE DISADVANTAGES OF STEAM.
Is Inventive Genius Exhausted?

Is Inventive Genius Exhausted?
A correspondent has written to ask
us whether the realm of invention is
not exhausted-whether there is still
any chance for one of an inventive
mind to devise improvements on exist
ing devices or machines, says the
Scientific American. The doubt I'M
piled in the above question seems very
natural in view of the record of the
patent Offices of different countries.
Every year sees an increase of patents.
Besides these there are numberless IN
venJions that are unregistered and that
do not find a place on the records.
Notwithstanding all this, the field is so
large, and is SO imperfectly cultivated,
that the work has only commenced.
Mans energies now, after so many
years of waiting, are bent on the sub
jugation of the material world. More
than half million patents are the
written history of what has been done,
but the unwritten portion is the largest.
Yet the conquest is far from complete.
If we consider the great inventions
that are waited for, perhaps the subject
of prime motor would be the first oc-
curing to the mind.
From every point OF view the steam
engine is unsatisfactory. 1t is ham
pered by the condition OF narrow
range of temperature, SO that with
steam of any manageable degree OF
heat, not more than 10 or 70 per
cent of the heat of the fuel can
possibly be utilized. There is only one
way in heat engine to avoid this re-
,t,,,a t,t o., hi.rh f1,s,
perature in the motor. If steam is
greatly super-heated, it attacks the
metal OF which machine is built, it
destroys lubricators and packings, and
is quite impracticable. Steam cannot
overcome the i'll effects of the second
law of thermo-dynamics In the gas
engine, in which the combustion of gas
is directly used, a higher temperature
is obtained, and an engine far more
economical in the calorlfic sense is OBJ
tanned. But its fuel is expensive, and
cylinder becomes heated, and, to pre-
vent this from going too far, water is
caused to circulate around it. This is a
concession to the practical, for theore-
tically the use Of water in this place is
wrong. Neither the steam engine
nor gas engine fills the bill.
A prime motor that will convert
eighty or ninety per cent. of the
heat energy of coal into mechanical
energy has yet to be invented.
Another conversion Of energy should
be the subject of invention. Mechan-
ical energy can be converted into cleo
trical energy with little loss; the prob
lem OF successful conversion OF heat
energy into the electric form has yet to
be solved. The ordinary thermoelec-
trio battery ls exceedingly unecOnom-
ical, ON account of the small difference
OF temperatures that it can utilize, and,
IN all OF its present forms, must have a
low cO-efficient OF restitution. OF all
the heat energy which it absorbs, it
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

KEARNEY, Ncb., May 1S.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. IA little before o'clock
this afternoon, the employees of the Metcalf
cracker factory, which began business here
early this week, were startled by a loud,
cracking sound, and at seeing the middl o
portion of the floor in the front part of the
building sink, under what was apparently an
ordinary weight The walls remained firm,
however, and the floor only settled to a
depth of about three feet. 1t was prevented
from going farther by number of barrels
of syrup in the basement. Investigation
showed that brick pier supporting this
portion of the building had split 1t
had never been properly finished. Mr.. Met
calf had called the attention of Contractor
Scott to the fault some time ago, but it had
not been repaired. The upright tmbers in
the building, five in number, were very light
and apparently insufficient in strength Mr..
Scott will repair the damages at once by
jacking up the floor in proper support. II
will require two or three days to repair and
set the shaftings. The building was not
overweighted II ordinary care had been taken
in the construction. Only about car load
of flour had been piled on the first floor and
there was no weight to speak of on the
second.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Railroad Maenates Visit Crete.

CRETE, Neb., May 1s.-[Special to THE
BEE. "A special on the Missouri Pacific
railroad with A. w. Dickinson, general man
ager, G. M. Rathbum, general superintend-
ent, and ]. ID. Phillip, assistant general
freight agent, on board arrived at the Mis-
scuri Pacific depot at 2 o'clock yesterday af
ternoon, the object of the visit being the ex-
tension of the Missouri Pacific system from
here west, and looking over the ground Of =
branch OF this line TO Lincoln. The special
came from Lincoln over the b. & NJ, and
left for Atchison VIA Talmage.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
House Annunciators.
Electric Call Bells.
Burglar Alarms of all kinds.
Electric Gas Lighting.
Hotel lAnnunciatOrs.
Elevator Annunciators.
Electroliers.
Combination Fixtures.
Glass Shades.

against than SHINING. Mcpherson, who is a
travelling man, has always borne an enviable
reputation among his associates. and his
friends assert than he has been made the
victim OF conspiracy. They have been
busily engaged on an investigation OF the
case, and the result Is anything but latter
ing to McPherSon's acLusers.
1t is said that Mrs. Artley, while residing
in Chicago, had for two years previous to
her marriage with Artley, borne question
able reputation, and that she has made
written confession to the effect that she
has sustained improper relations with
two or three prominent business men
of Schuyler. In proof OF this they point to
the fact that Artley is making arrangements
TO institute suit for $40 900 damages against
grocer of Schuyler, and, fearing that the
latter was about to send an attorney to Chi
cago for the purpose of inducing Mrs Artley
to retract her written confession, made an
appointment with his wife to meet him in
Clinton, La. The appointment however, was
not Kept.
From appearances it would seem that
Mcpherson is being made a scapegoat by
both Mr.. and Mrs. Artley to shield other
parties. Mcpherson denies having con-
Quoted himself toward Mrs. Artley other
than as a gentleman. Being on the most
friendly terms with her husband, his fire.
quent visits to the house were but natural,
but they were never made at unreasonable
hours The last visit, at which time Artley
IS said to have met HIM at the door, was not
later than 7:30 in the evening. He denies
having sneaked away, as alleged, but MOTTO
ing that Artley's manner was decidedly
cool, merely exchanged few words and left.
On his way home he met friend and told
him of the circumstance, something guilty
man would hardly be likely to do.
Mr.. Pherson has a wife and family in Chi
cago, and left for that city last night He
proposes to fight the matter to the end, and
clear his name of the stain brought upon it
by people whom he had every reason to sup
pose were his friends, and toward whom he
had never, by word or deed, been gnilty of
injustice.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

little pointed piece of steel has re-
manned the same for many generations,
and has served as a trial of patience to
many of the weaker-sighted mortals
who have attempted to thread it. 1t
seemed hopeless thing to expend in
genuity on. Needle threaders were
invented, but proved of little use, and
it is within a few months only that o
self threading needle has been placed
up the market. We think it is evident
that the horizon of the inventors world
is widening. Every great change or
invention opens a new region, and a
fundamental patent is the basis for
numerous improvements
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Accidental shorting.

KEARSEy, Neb,, May ls.-lSpecial Tele-
gram TO THE BEE. l-At noon to-day George
Gibson, young man who resides in Ken
wood, accidentally shot himself with 32-
caliore revolver. which is liable to prove
fatal He, in company with a friend, was
playing tennis, and when the game was fin
ished proposed shooting at mark. In O
careless manner the weapon was discharged,
burying the contents in his left breast the
ball passing through his body and lodging
beneath the shoulder blade. The sufferer is
growing weaker and little hope OF his re-
covery is entertained by the attending sur
geons. He came mere from New York city
about year ago, and is largely interested in
kearney real estate.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Omaha Wins at Plattsmouth.

Omaha Wins at Plnttsmouth.
PLATTsMouTH, Neb., May 1S.-lSpecial to
THE BEE. The ball game. which occurred
this afternoon in this city between the West
Omahas and Plattsmouth, resulted in vic
tory for the former. The visitors, though
young, are very strong team, and the Platts-
mouth nine was unusually weak. The score
by innings is as follows:
West Omaha. 0 3 U 2 3 0 90
Plattsmouth 100 l 9 1 o 9 Go
Batteries-Crow and Patterson. for the
visitors; Tom and jim Patterson, for the
home club.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Madison's Bonds.

MADISON, Neb., May 1s.-[Special to THE
BEE. lit has been two years since the
blunder was made in the court house bonds,
and it was expected that that expensive
lesson would not be forgotten when the
waterworks bonds were issued. However,
if reports and careful examination are
worth anything, more inexcusabe mistake
has been made. The works are almost ready
for the councils acceptance. 1t is possible
that new election will have to be called to
remedy the error This matter is causing
considerable discussion.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Pierre to Have n New Hotel.

PIERRE, OAK, May 1S.-T Special Telegram
to THE BEE. THE citizens of Pierre have
had an offer made with a written stipulation
by capitalist Of New York, named Locke,
to construct an $4,000 hotel in the heart of
the city upon the payment of bonus of
100000 To-day $1,000 of the bonus has been
raised in cash, and a meeting Of citizens has
been called for this evening, when the bal
ance will be subscribed. The hotel is almost
forcg0ne conclusion, and will be, when
finished the largest in Dakota, the dinicn-
sions being 60xl65, five stories and basement
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Grand Island De feats Kearne,.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., May 2s.-[Special
Telegram to The BEE. 1.-THE home team
won the game with Kearney to-day. The
playing on both sides was poor, but the at
tendance was good. The score:
Grand Island. 0 9 0 0 9 1-10
Kearney. ....... 0 0 0 / O O 3 / 8
Batterles-Hnghesi and Ready. and Os-
borne and Moran. Struck out-By Hughes
l, by Osborne 8. Three base hits-Rourke.
McVey and Moran. o.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Dakota Conereeutionaiist,.

PIERRE, Oak, May Especial Tele-
gram to TIE BEE. The two days session
of the Congregational church convention for
DAKOTA was concluded to-day al the Oahe
Indian mission school, on the river above
Pierre. Some thirty delegates were present
from all over the territory, ana an interest
ing programme was carried out.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Saloon Men Convicted.

FoRT DopGE, Ia, May 1s.-lSpecal Telc-
gram to THE BEE, The first practical move
that has been made to enforce the prohibi-
tory law in this part of Io<l was attempted
at the present term of the district court
James Roy, Jack Doyle and Nelson Cunning
ham, three saloonkeepcrs were convicted
and committed to Jail o-day in default Of
81 900 fines. There were three other conyic-
tions, but sentences were suspended
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Burglars at Craig.

CRAIG, Neb., May 1s.-lSpecial to THE
BEE. Last night thieves entered the house
Of ]. X. Davis, postmaster of this place, and
stole what money he had in his pocket, about
IS, He had about s40O in the house, but,
luckily, the thieves did not get hold of that
Sn Mr' DAVIS heard some % one enter the house
took no notice of it.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
University Clubs Play BAH.

ULYSSES, Neb., May ls.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE EE.l-The second game Of
base ball between the Ulysses and Lincoln
university clubs was played here to-day in
the presence of large gathering of people
from miles around. The score resulted In
favor Of Ulysses, being IS TO o, four goose
eggs being given by both clubs. The bat
Bishop, and Goddell and Fowle for Lincoln,
with w. S. Cooper as umpire Games are
being arranged with Grand Island and Genoa
in the near future.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Loup City to Have a Canal.

LoUP CRY, Neb., May 1S.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. The surveyors who
have, for the past two weeks, been locating
the water power canal completed their work
yesterday, and estimate the cost at $50, 900.
The head will be just below Shupp's mill at
Arcadia. 1t will have a fall of two feet per
mile and be thirteen miles long, one mile
lists are here and ask no bonus except the
right of way, for miles of which has been
secured, and promise to commence work as
soon as this IS done.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Crete After the Catholic rospitaI

CRETE, Neb., May lS.-[Special to The
BEE bishop Bonacum, of Lincoln. arrived
here at noon to-day. The intention is to
erect Catholic hospital somewhere IN the
direction of Lincoln, and Bishop Bonaoum
is here upon the invitation of our people
with the view Of selecting suitable grounds
for the location of the hospital Our people
will do all in their power to secure the hos
pital for Crete.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
. Cattle Shipping From Cortland.

CORTLAND, Neb., May 1S.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to THE BEE. Monday A. w. Beahm
of this place, will load special train Of
twenty stable cars Of cattle fed at Cortland
Thev are to be shipped to Chicago via the
Union Pacific and Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific railroads. Mr. Beahm is an extern
sive shipper, and has made arrangements to
have the train run through to Chicago as an
extra, and will make the best possible time.
The cars will be delivered in fine shape, ad-
vertising Cortland and Gage county as a
grain and stock shipping point.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
A Blaze az North Bend.

NoRTH BEND, Neb., May 1S.-[Special
Telegram to THE BEE THE residence of
Frank Chipau, located in the western por-
tion of our city, was, entirely consumed by
fire tonight during the absence of the family.
The origin of the fire is unknown at the
present time. The property was insured for
its full value.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
The SCHUYLER Sensation.

SCHUYLER, Neb., May ls.-lspecial Tele-
gram TO The BEE. Later developments in
the recent social scandal IN this city put on
an entirely different light on the whole af.
fair and would seem TO indicate that
Mcpherson, the man accused of criminal in.
tiInaey with Mrs. Artlcy, was more sinned
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Gilbert and smith Reappointed.

LINCOLN, Neb., May 1s-lSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE.l-Governor Thayer has
reappointed George l. Gilbert and Howard
b. Smith as members of the board of fire
and police commissioners for the city Of
Omaha, each for term of four years.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Government Snrveyors.

PIERRE, OAK, May 1S.--lSpecial Tele-
gram TO The BEE. Carl Gunderson. Of
Yankton, who has the contract of the gov
ernment surveying in the Little Missouri
river country in Western Dakota passed
over the Missouri to-day with his entire force
on his way TO the field
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
REDMOND CAPTURED.
The Brutal Murderer Of Duncan Al
rested i'm the RIacI Hills

rested in the Black Hills.
PIERRE, Oak, May Isl Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Word came by wire
this morning that Deputy United States
Marshal Harris had captured, the evening
before at Whitewood, in the Black Hills,
Arthur Redmond, the supposed slayer of w.
G. Duncan on the Sioux reservation near
Fort Bennett. Redmond has all the money
taken from Duncan, also his horse He will
be brought across the reservation by Harris
and George Mathieson, who offered 500
reward for his capture, and lodged IN the
Pierre Jail to await trial at the next term of
the federal court.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
ELECTRIC
HOUSE
FURNISHING
AND !:
GENE ! ! {: !: RAJ
ELECT ): R|C
REPAIRING.

general rejoicing ereabouts-among the In
dians as we'll as the whites. 1t is now well
known that previous instructions from the
department to Warner were induced by his
constant appeals to the authorities at Wash
ington for orders to prohibit the whites using
the Indian lands for either pasturage or till
age, and not that the Indians were at all dis
satisfied
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
The Jail Surrounded by a Mob.

BEATRICE, Neb., MAY ls.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to The BEE. l--Fully one thousand
men and boys have the county jail sur
rounded tonight and demand Carson, the
murderer of West. Sheriff Davis refused
to give him up. and ordered the crowd TO
dispense. AT this hour 40 o'clock) the mob
is still there with rope. Several times a
rush has been made to batter down the
doors, but on account of no leader nothing
yet has been done. The crowd is increasing
in rumbers ana there is great excitement
Quite a number from Filley, where West
formerly lived, are in the crowd. The Jail is
strong, and 1t will take considerable work to
get In.
Later-The Jail is now guarded by the
local company Of state militia The crowd is
dispersIng. and there is no probability Of u
lynching tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
BLOODSHED AT BEATRICE.
A White Man Shot Down By a
CoWardly Negro.
CRIME AT A COLORED BALL.
Indignant and Excited Citizens Sur
round the Jail and Make an Un-
successful Attempt to Lynch
the Murderer.
Murdered at a Dance.

BEATRICE, Neb. May 1s.-[ Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. AT 2:30 this morning a
young man named West, white, was shot
and killed by William Carson, a negro. 1t
was at a darkysball conducted by Carson.
West was on the floor dancing when Carson
demanded pay for a ticket % cents. 1t was
paid. In short time Carson demanded pay
again, West refusing. Carson then began
abusing West and drew revolver and shot
into the floor. West turned and ran, when
Carson fired again, the shot taking
effect in Vests back. West
ran out and up the street for
half block, and then fell and expired in
stantly.
Officers Immediately went to Carson's
house and arrested him and lodged him in
the county jail, where he now is. The body
of the murdered man was taken to the city
hall, and relatives in Ohio telegraphed for.
Later it was removed to the jail, where the
inquest is in progress West has no relatives
here. He was quiet young man, twenty
three years old and unmarried. He had been
here three months selling fruit tree. Carson
is burly negro plasterer has lived here sew
eral years, and has never borne good repu-
tation. He has wife and two children.
When arrested he sent for a friend, telling
him he had killed man ir self-defense
and asking him to retain counsel.
Seth Bowlin, a negro barber who had been
fourishing revolver promiscuously in the
ballroom, was found in Carson's house, hav-
ing revolver from which two shots had re-
Gently been fired. he Is also in Jail.
This is the first murder committed in Be-
atrice in years and causes considerable ex-
citement. There are at least ten eye-wit-
nesses of the shooting. They say West made
no defense and was unarmed His being
shot IN the back would indicate that fact.
Carson, it is stated, had been arinking.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Bound Over

GEEEvA, Neb., May ls.-[Specal 10 The
BEE. The preliminary examination of the
Catholic priest on the charge Of bastardy
resulted in his being bound over 10 the dis
trict court in the sum Of 81 900
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Grant Wants a Flour Mil.

GRANT, Neb., May l8.-lSpecial Telegram
TO The BEE. preliminary arrangements
We're made here to-day towards securing for
for Grant a Touring mill with capacity OF
from one hundred 10 one hundred and fifty
barrels per day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Opening of the Pontoon Bridge

DAKOTA CRY, Neb., May lS.-[Special
Telegram to THE Bee, I--At / 80 p. M, to-
day, the poutoon bridge joining Dakoua City
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
The milwaukee, Storm Vic inns.

MILWAUKEE, May ls.--.The bodies of three
Polish laDorers who were drowned by tho
flood during the thunder storm last night,
while working in tunnel, were recovered at
noon To day.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
RctoicInp at I,ender.

PESDER, Neb., May is.-ISpecial to The
BEE. 1.-The recent orders from Secretary
Noble 10 Indian Agent Warner has caused
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19

and Sioux City was formally opened amid
the blowing of whistles and firing of can
mons. The procession, consisting of bust
ness men of Sioux City and South Sioux
City, followed by the X. of p. band of Sioux
City and about eight hundred teams, was
formed in Sioux City on Fourth street, and
marched across the bridge and returned. The
boats were lined with teams and foot passen-
gers testing it to its fullest capacity, and
was pronounced grand success, and all
were well pleased. Fully ten thousand peo
pie were present. The bridge is about two
hundred feet long and composed of l47 boats
besides the draw, which is about one hun
dred and forty feet long. The boats are an
chored by rocks sunk IN the river and at
tached to the boats by means of wire cables.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
Plainview's Railroad Prospect.

PLAINvIEw, Neb., May 1s.-TSpeclal to
THE BEE. l-Grading on the Pacific Short
Line began at this place to-day. The force
passed through here yesterday securing the
right of way. The citizens of Plainvew
naturally feel very jubilant over the bril-
liant prospects that the advent of the new
roilroad opens up to her. Our little city IS
the scene of considerable hustle and activity
and business men are already locating here
upon the strength Of the boom that is con-
sidered a certainty of the near future.
The right of way party of the Sioux City
& Ogden Short Line Railway company ar
rived here this evening, having bought the
right of way from Sioux City to this place.
Tho many graders who have been encamped
in this vicinity for the past two weeks will
commence work tomorrow. The town lot
company has secured l40 acres of land ad-
joining this town, which will be plated in
the near future, making fine addition.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-19
The Indians Victorious.

GENOA, Neb., May ls-lSpecial Telegram
TO TnE BEE. The Indian school ball club
beat the Clarks nine by q score OF ~ 10 y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-28
COLoRnD OLBRGYMaN.
A Memorial to be Presented to tn
Next General Conference.

Memorial to be Presented to the
Next General Conference.
New YoaK, Sep. 27--At the Episcopal
colofed clergymea's convention to-day
motion to make the ensuing conferences tri-
elnial was lost.
A committee, consisting of Revs. S. W.
Trunnell of Brooklyn. George F. Draggert
OF Norfolk, Paulus Moore If Liberia, C.
Bishop OF New York, and Thomas w. Cain
Of Galveston, was appointed to present to
the general conference OF the United States,
that meets next week. a n 9morial which.
after setting forth certain facts relative to
churcn doctrine, says:
!, Ia view OF the foregoing facts. we ask what is
the position of the colored man in the church
Is II IN accord with the race doctrines taught bv
the church that when men have once been
almtted into the sacred ministry of com
munlon OF the church q new restriction should
oe made IN tue spiritual and religious rights of
the colored man wnlch Should not be made i'm
those OF the white man? We ask the general
conference to give us an emphatic, uneduivocal
answer to this one earnest and almost despair
ing inquiry.
:. AT the evening session an address was de-
Hvered by Rev. DR.. McDuff of Raleigh. N,
u, on the condition of the church in the
south.