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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
That Bright October Day.


We wandered forth together,
In that bright October weather.
When the mist hung DER the dawuiug like
silvery bridal veil.
All her rosy bushes stealing
Through the folds, but half revealing
AS we wandered on together
In that bright October weather.
Through each tesr wet, sparkling meadow,
and each sweet inviting dale.
All our hearts were beating madly,
Though our words were spoken sadly,
AS the Oft repeated story came in murmurs
thrilling low
And our souls like wavelets yelling
10 our eyes, the secret telling
as the sun came forth adorning,
10 drink up the mist of morning
An! My love! My love! They ne'er return,
dead days of long ago.
Rusthng carpets through the woodland,
Woven there by autumn's deft hand,
Of the leaflets that had fallen meath her
weird uncanny spell
with the years full harvest playing
At our feet her treasures laying,
While some lonely elfin artist
Had strolled through glen and forest,
And hung every bough with pictures of his
own lost fairy dell
Tired nature lay a-dreaming;
AS old Time flew onward cleaning
Hours, soft falling like the leaflets, binding
ever into Sheaves.
With their tale of Joys and sorrows,
Sad to-days and glad to-morrows,
Songs attuned to gref's dull measure,
Lays that swept the chords of pleasure,
Brown ana dying, gold and crms on, like the
fading autumn leaves.
The gay squirrels lightly lcapng
Where the nests were coyly peeping,
To gather up their goodly store for wintcrs
icy day,
We heard them ever falling
And the iaybird shrilly calling
To her mate, from tree and bramble,
AS we loitered in our rambie-
All, My love- twill ne'er return again, that
bright October day
\ haze stepped al the meadows
In its dim protecting shadow,
Laden with the breath of burning leaves,
and kiss of latest tioU'rs
At soma distant forest altar,
Pricstlr winds swept DER the psalter;
From their censors slowly swinging
Came the perfumed incense winging
Till all the temple worshipped through the
gath'riug twilight hours
Then we wandered pack together
In the bright October weather,
When through tree tops full the sheen of
moonbeams telling us the way.
When the glints of stars were peepiug,
And the dewy cloudlets weeping.
Years have come, with pleasures teem-
ing,
Years have passed in idle dreaming,
But my love. my love, De'er more shall come
that bright October day.
Mrs. A. FL. STUCKEY.
Broken Bow, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
NIessrs. Her ~ 90.

proprietors OF the Willow Springs Dis
tilling Co., give an interesting account
of the character of spirits and alcohol,
rs to their relative value in articles of
food and drink, claiming that only the
pure spirits, which are made absolutely
neutral should be used for drinking and
medicinal purposes, while the use of
crude alcohol, although rectified and
odorlzed, should be limited TO mechani-
cal purposes. Their Celebrated East In
dia Bitters are distilled strictly with the
finest spirits from a choice selection of
herbs and roots. AS tonic they are far
superior to the average patent medicine,
made mostly from alcohol and imitation
extracts, while as a beverage, they con-
tain none OF the fusll oil, so frequent in
liquors.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
SAYINGS OF The FUNNY MEN
Waits From the World of Wit and
Humor.
WAS TOO PRACTICAL
Why Miss Sones' Suitor Failed to Sui
cide-Surc Sign OF AN Engage
ment-Both Admired Bacon
A Genius Discovered
Still Alive.

New York Mercury: Hc-Then this
is your final answer, Miss Jones?
She--It is.
You won't have me?'
II am sorry, but | must decliue."
Then will do something desperate.
what will you dop"
II will make away with myself"
"Oh! DON'T
II will. I'm determined to do it. "
well, If you are determined, give
proof that you truly love me by insur-
ing your life in nv favor for $4,000 or
so before you commit the desperate
deed, l will get money from papa to
pay the premium"
He left Indignantly and at last ac-
counts was still alive.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
Only Question of Time.

Chicago Tribune: "James." " said the
undertaker, ''have you heard how Mr..
Hawkins, the sick old gentleman at the
other end of the avenue,i is getting along
this EVENING""
YES, SIR" responded the shop boy.
THE doctor gave him dose of 'llXcr of
life last night, and"
II think, James, said the under
set that lamp in the window aud turn
the lamp up "a little. If anybody should
call for me within the next half hour
shall be lying on the lounge just insid g
the door of the back ROOM"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13

Punch: Old Friend-WeIl, Browne.
what are you sending to the exhibition
this year.
Our Artist (who really thinks he's
done good thing at last ana longs for
a little praise Same old rot, as you
see.
Old Ah-well-anyhow it
brings grist to the mill, suppose.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
Father TO the Man.

brakes Magazine: Master Tommie
from remote corner in the closet to
his father, who has been sent in to pun
ish him)-"Hello dad! Is she going to
lock you up too?n
Fasher-'What do you mean, sir?"
Master Tommie-"W We'll, heard our
minister tell mamma that you must be
kept in the dark
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
She Wasn't Posted.

Liverpool Post; Grocer (who has
lately joined the militia, practicing in
his shop)-Right, left right, left. -Four
PAGES to the rear; march, Falls down
trap door into the cellar.
Grocer's wife (anXiously)- John,
are you hurt?
Grocer (savagely, but with dig nitv)-
Go away, woman, what do you know
about war?
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13

Merchant Traveller: 'There's only
one way to go through a house in safety
when you wake anybody up said an
experienced burglar.
"How is thatg'
Keep the people amused"
Keep them amusedp"
Yes; never 90 out on trip with
out having q lot of gags hanuy."
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
Characteristic.

Boston Courier: The ocean steamer
was speeding along when gigantic
iceberg hove in sight. The passengers
crowded the bulwarks to see and admire
it. What do you think of that?" said
the EnglIshman to the American.
"Waall." !" was the reply, II should say
there were no flies on it,"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
Bittcr-S Sweet.

Puck: Mrs. Goodby-I hear that little
Johnny is sick, and that Mary is going
to stay at home with him tonight in
stead OF going to the party. How sweet
of her?
Jimmie-Yes'm; she'n Johnny's beer
eating green apples.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13

stove or bedstead they have got to get
up in the night and go after the doctor,
so frightened that they run themselves
out of breath and abuse the doctor be-
cause he does not run too. And when
the doctor gets there. there is not linen
enough in the house to wrap up the
baby.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
A FeIIow Eeelino.

brakes Magazine: Black fern, cos
tumer-''One thousand for this gown,
madame; it is real Louis Quatorze, and
royalists come high"
Mrs. Patentriche worth $40, 900, ,000)-
THAT'S "A sight of money for one dress,
but if Mr.. Quatorez gets 10 per cent of
it, why I'm glad to help him along"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13

Washington Critic: whats the
trouble about thus woman said the
Judge.
why. your honor, she keeps quar-
rolling and fussing. and won't give her
neighbors any peace whatever
Then why don't you charge her with
being n common scold?"
because she amt u common scold;
she's exceptional"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
JUST Discovered.

st. Paul Pioneer Press: Assistant Ito
managing edltorl-I see this young Miss
- is making herself famous through
the medium Of the newspapers.
Managing Editor Yes-um-haven t
we got a story of hers sent in four or five
years ago?
Assistant-Yes, sir.
Nj. E.-Run it in this month and give
Il page editorial to "A Newly Discov-
cred Genius"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
LIt

Clothier and Furnisher: Smithers-
Why weren't you at the ball last night?
Dashaway--Didn't have dress suit.
Smithers why, | saw you in one the
other evening.
Dashaway Sadly - That was my
brothers.. He got home first yesterday
afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
The Oliorous CnDDopc.

Norristown Herald: The correspond
ent who wants to know NOW to cook
cabbage without having an odor III the
house, is informed, in the absence of
the expert who conducts our household
department. that another good way is
to boil the cabbage in the middle of Il
ten-acre lot, and keep the doors and
windows closed while it is cooking
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13

Lowell Citizen: He tof Boston Il am
so fond of Bacon. Aren't you?
She (of New Orleans)-Oh, yes, l
don't think | could ever get tired of
bacon, especially with eggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
\ sure Sign.

Yankee Blade: | guess Sarah and
that young man that calls on her are
engaged by this time.
Wife-Why do you think SOP
Husband-The gas bills aren't rs large
as they used to be.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13

A small black-eyed woman, about
thirty-iive years of age, giving the
name of Mrs. Mepsted, arrived in the
town OF Warren on horseback on the
evening of the 10Th inst, and stayed
over night at the home of Henry
Wheeler, writes a correspondent OF the
st. Paul Globe. She was up bright and
early the next morning and on her way
to La Crosse. which she expected to
reach that day. She had left Denver,
Col. June 80, on horseback and was Oh
her way to Rochester, n. v, expecting
to goa far as Chicago with her horse
and the rest of the way by rail. She
made she trip two years ago from
Rochester to Denver, having her horse
shot dead under her by n deerhunter
within thirty miles of Denver. On the
last trip she used saddle, but this year
she has u blanket on the horses back
instead. She carries revolver and
gun with her, and when she started
had large st. Bernard dog, but he
went mad and she was obliged to shoot
him. She had a quiet way about her
which was attractive, and was as quick
as a flash in her movements.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
He Observed the Rule.

Judge: Friend-Do you still continue
to send matter to the newspapers,
Cholly? Cholly-Yes, hut it's merely
for good faith and not necessarily for
publication.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
4 Large Party.

Yonllers Statesman: Crimson back-I
expect large party here to-day.
Yeast-Indeed! Who's coming?
My uncle
''Who else?"
''No one else"
but YOU said Il large party
well, nv uncle weighs $50 pounds -
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
W here II Was.

ClOthicr and FuniShcr.
Her cheek turned pale
OF red bereft,
1t was indeed no Jest;
Her cheek turned pale
Because she'd left
It's color on his vest.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
Darning in French Converts.

While speaking of mending, will
describe the darning taught by the
nuns in French converts, who probably
do the most beautiful and elaborate
needlcwork in the world, writes Emma
NJ. Hooper in the Ladies' Home Jour
nal for October. Silk, cashmere, fan
mel, and in fact all material except cot
ton fabrics are taken and the rent cut
around to form even edges, then it is
matched with a piece of the goods,
which is basted on the wrong side of the
tear. Rawlings OF the fabric are pulled
from a straight piece Of the fabric and a
long, fine darn,ng needle threaded
with one, discarding it as soon as it be-
gins to wear fine or rough.
The darning is done over the raw
edge Of the tear, taking the edge as the
center, and putting in two or three
stitches on each side of it, extending
thus on the new piece, but not across it.
Do the work on the right side, and take
up small stitches both over and under
the needle. When the raw edge has
been entirely covered up rip the bast
ing threads, lay a slightly damp cloth
on the right side of the darn and iron it
with a moderately warm iron.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13

Story in SIX chapters: Chap. /: First let
ter--Dear Miss Jenks. Chap. 2: Second let.
ter-.Dear friend. Chap. 8; Third letter
Darling. Chap. A. Fourth letter--Miss
Jenks Chap. 8; Fifth letter--Madane
Chap @ Breach of promise suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-13
A Jocose burglar.

didn't LIKE it--but have to admit
that she was mighty CLEVER"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12
Sent the Wrong Box.

There is good story current in
Washington concerning member OF
the diplomatic corps, a handsome
young fellow, whose extravaganees in
the matter of dress have become By
word among his associates. One fine
morning not long since while down
town purchasing some of the newest
importation In silk underwear, he con-
cluded, before returning TO his apart
ments, TO select some choice flowers
for the object OF his alteration, with
whom be was Ia dance the
eotiilion that evening, The box
which contained the flowers
was placed in the carriage with
those containing his other purchases.
Then Fastening homeward he dashed
OFF note. which he placed in the
hands of his valet, with instructions Ia
deliver il at once with the box OF
flowers. The young girls face flushed
with pleasure as she opened the note
and read. May hope that YOU will
wear these tonight for my sake 81
Then with eager hands the fastenings
of the box we're united, the lid lifted
when in place of the expected flowers.
Wa kcftA&t1 Astt nnA Ait1tENt4f-
The sttache did not dance at the
cotiliion that night. and he has so far
failed 10 restore hinselt to the young
lady's good graces.
A Washington special 10 the New
York Herald Is authority for the state
ment that the unfortunate diplomat
was Mr.. Barclay. OF the British iega-
ton, while the young lady who was
the recipient of the wrong package was
Miss Letter, of Chicago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12
A Glance Mt Oklahoma.
Buffalo Commercial.


Il read and hear good deal about
Oklahoma said railroad ticket
agent to a Commercial reporter this
morning. 1T is country l am fami-
liar with somewhat, and it is Il wonder
TO me that any one has the temerity
to go there. 1t Is magnificent agri-
cultural country, and there Is an
abundance of copper there cropping
out of the ground. They say they
have discovered gold at Purcell, a
place at the end of South Kansas. 1t
looks like large town on the map,
bat il can be seen in its entirety from
the platform of the station to consist
only of wood shanties and tents. The
inhabitants are tough, awful tough,
being horse thieves, half-breeds, Indi-
ans, Mexicans and negroes. There
are a few women, and they are as
tough as the men. 1t is no place Just
nj present tor men accustomed to live
in law-abiding places. If the right
class 20 there il will be God country
for agriculture, to say nothing OF the
rich copper and gold deposits. for
gof 30 mention, in speaking of the in
hahitants, that there are many United
States marshals who are faithful
in the performance of their duties in
enforcing the Jaw against the use of
hqnar. They receive $50 for each man
they arrest for carrying liquor, besides
their expenses in taking him TO Fort
Scott, which ] suppose accounts for
their zeal. Oklahoma is the town on
the same road as Purcell. and has
merely station and very few tents.
Ii the government takes this territory
and makes it safe for iaw-abiding citi-
zens, it will be great place to go and
take up land.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12
Making Money by Raising Skunks
Wabash Dispatch.

Mr.. Joseph Llninger, who lives about
70 miles northeast of this city, is pro-
prietor OF skunk ranch. probably the
only one in the state. Mr.. Lininger
established his "skunkery" with only
few animals, and now there are so in
the corral. II set ont, remarked the
proprietor when interviewed, ito raise
sstl OF the animals before slaushtering
any and n the present rate ol Increase
IL Will not he long before that number
Is realized = How about the odor -
was asked There is none whateyer
YOU can 60 right up 10 the corral, and
DEFY Won 20 tell by the o<ior that
there - skunk IN the neighhorhood.
They never eject their acrid and Of
ienSive auid except as means OF self
defense, ana If they are not nlolested
there u no danger Besides. it is a
very easy matter 10 remove from the
kittens the glands containing the of
tenslye secretlons, and thus disarm
fhens Tor life. The skunk il aIs ami.
mai easily raised. and is quite valuable
for It's ois ard far. The skin Is worth
from - cents 10 81 -. and the Weld of
OF > ahoat OF the same value. They
haye from SIX To ten young at time
anu breed several times in a season.
she same a. rabbits. Nv attention
was called 10 this Industry by 3 man
IN Tennessee. who has grown rich out
at skunk raising"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12

seren az efxht days when under the
influence q .coks- They say that
there IA kind OF bux In every drop Of
cocaine which p0iscus the blood and
prevents the scar from healing.
have seen the bugs, and the pain they
cause is mAddenine. The paeaSurable
sensations from cocaine only lasts
about two minutes. and another large
dose ii desired af once. But il VIII
not recall the feeling. A man must
sleep eight or nine hours first. and
then on taking shot he feels
splendid. Each time you have to
make fresh hole, as cocaine kills the
flesh. Cocaine Is very dear-it costs e
cents q grain, bat morphine can b.
had at IS cents bottle, which con
txins Sc grains Fiends always com
menee on their arms. and after cover
ing them with holes, puncsure their
legs and other parts OF their body. l
use buftle Of yaseline on my sores to
try TO heal them, but they always
leave q blue wound.
viii druggists sell you the NOR
phine and cocaine readily2" was
asked.
aIn most cases there is no difficulty
IL You have the money. | could tell
where I have bought plenty of it. but
what IS the use? 1t would only make
trouble Tor nothing. Nearly all sell it.
and there is no law forbidding them
to do so.n
How do you feel now"
ssSick and dizzy, for l have not had
any cocaine since yesterday, but
came here voluntarily. / was room
ing at the Petite house, at la Fourth
street, and when Officers Dillon and
Seymour called there for some other
people asked them TO get me sent TO
Napa. 1t is the only chance / have.
If a man has strong will-power he
may overcome the craving himself.
bat / preferred to be confined and
kept without the drug
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12
STATE srrrlSes.

Cswiils eoanty has .1oo population.
The Rslisfs@ will SCAN be issued al
kaiama.
The Cheney SrssiasI has been sold Ia
Fred fnlhsr. Az experienced journal
ist, rec@asas ETosn the East.
Five lime kilns st Roohe Harfsor are
burning aight and day. The output
Is about SO barrels n aay and to men
find employment around the hE@e
kilns, T&a na-u ktlns are IN course
of construction The prize os lime a.
Reohe isagtsog Is 81 ~ per hzyrei.
Forty seEes of lana al the mouth III
iattle SkookaHi hav has been slashei
OF. and 10 doubt several buildings
viii be crested at that polus before
long The railroad is about eampsefsxi
IA she potnt. where the steamer nuw
lands theSe bound for Gray's HaFhoF.
--SAeisas jauraal.
The Grssl ~ the ariessSa vel Is again
IN TAU operation. rasreiag the rSsek
through Nhsch great vcsams ~ "a.
ter HAY he sssokea gssg. The contractor
has secured a large SUPPLY ef cssal aud
there Is nst likely a. Nv any raare ywx.
ataaus DELAYS. ~ fssass RssssssgAs.
Charlie ssAumssise ans ghs FRO
praeiaT 81 tse Sasessssss are probably
the onty twa men ia Maila n ala v h.
have been awarded silver EaesAA3s soE
saving lie. Charlie received hss frem
THE oSFnaAp government ts,s aggamins
river and saving = Man sTena drown
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12
THE DOGS LIKED HIM.
How Keliar. the Wizard. Came to
Adopt His Profession.

kellar. the magician, stroiled into
Madison Square garden. New York,
recently 10 see the dog show. Dogs,
he says, have had a peculiar fascina-
ton for him ever since he was a hey
OF ID years. In explaining his admir-
alton for these domestic animals, he
says that when a boy be lived in Erie
county. lie had read many books of
adventure and was possessed by de-
sire to travel. At the age of IL one
dag he noticed an advertisement in a
Buffalo paper calling for boy of
about his age and signed "The Fakir
of Ava" kellar ran away from home
and stole ride on freight train to
answer this advertisement. Twas
early on a summers evening when he
arrived in Buffalo.
He found the flkir's house TO be
situated back from the road, behind a
smooth lawn. As he opened the gate
a little black spaniel came bounding
down the path To meet him, and with
out hesitation jumped against his per-
son and began licking his hands. The
fakir. who had witnessed the scene.
came down the grayeled walk 10 meet
the youthful kellar and said:
II suppose, young man, you have
come la answer 90 my advertisement.
You are the fifteenth boy who has APP
piled for the situation to-day, and IN
every case except yours the applicant
WAS met by snarling protest and
barks OF anger from the dog. | see
my dog seems fond of you, and as
have good deal III confidence in his
Judgment | think will hire you.
Thus" said Mr.. kellar, III was
that but for a dog | probably never
would have been magician. | never
see dog bat what always think
how much owe his kind for my sue.
cess in life. The old FakiT of Ava is
now al aged man and is living al
Flint, Mich. the possessor of several
barrels of money and an easy con.
science
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12

Evoiutien at the Tall spires of
Christian Temples.
lNNIt* Btu tttFfItSs
Iha 49,, aarlsass el,uraE

As the very earliest churches had no
bells, and therefore no belfnes,
there were no spires. When bells
were first used 10 summon worshipers
they were small. and were suspended
in small bell turrets or hell cots. After
large bells we're made, high and rich
and imposing Sfeeples were erected for
their reception. Communities We'd
with each other to make them as
magnificent as possible and in the
number of bells they placed In them
They seem. IN early instances. to have
been placed ~ the west end of
churches. probably in continuation OF
the custom in vogue before they we're
required, OF placing strong towers
there for the pnfpos,. of defense.
Eventually central towers were
adopted. ia cruciform buildings espe-
ciaily. These combined the purpose
1T helffs with the addition OF q vast
open space in the interior, which gave
light and grandeur 80 it. Small eii-
iiees may have been content with low
conivat spires or spsreletS in those re-
mote time hut a. wears passed sue
eseting hailders made them more aud
more pointed and nsssise-iike and gen.
orally az the same height as the towers
on which they were placed Every
church tower vas either finished with
spiFe or intended 60 be- finished AT
future tsEfse.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-03-12
INVASION OF OKLAHOMA.
Frosa Three Peints BOOMERS win
Eater soldiers win Re Helpless.

sr. isarls, March 1.-THE latest in
formation In regard 10 the movements
Of the Oklahoma boomers is 20 the
effect thss Henry Hill In an inter.
WEN said he had formulated has plan
of scsion. Boomers are "a be masSe,f
AZ Caldwell and Harnewssl, Kan.
These he will lead IN person. while a
company from tie Vest wiil be in
command o. s3al Cole. and the PEOPLE
from the South wili be under COM
reseR4 leader. lie SAYS ia 30 days
he can cross the line with larger
force than Payne eTeg had, III pssr-
suc~s he SAYS he viii c4lt every aire
tence IN The Cherokee strip and burn
the grass to the Chlckasaw line He
wili 10 Ga Purcell Monday.
Cod STocker writes 10 Col. HIli that
The ~ tssa people IN the s'h.ekasaw na-
siou are aid srs that be cannot ne.
strata them. The soldiers have heen
Increased along the Kansas lire and
nossslly can enter the territory With
osit 4 pS-mss fFom ths ChernAe4
stzsn tssfis Company. Cart. Coach
writes from Psrecli that someshiag
most he aone. a. the people there
wll uos keep qaset Every day