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Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
Dissension Among the Heirs,

Emma Castle commenced q suit in the dis
trct court yesterday against Ann Fem to
compel her to execute to the plaintiff deed
for an eighty-acre tract of land in this
county. She alleges in her petition that she,
her six children and tho defendant are the
sole heirs of Charles Fem, who died pos
sessed OF 500 acres OF land. After his death
the plaintiff transferred to tine defendant all
her interest in the estate in order to effect
a speedy settlement, 1t being agreed
between them that the defendant should
deed some of the property back to her. In
1889 it is claimed the defendant wrote to the
plaintiff, who was then in Nebraska, asking
her to come back to Pottawattamie county
and agreeing that it she did so, the de-
fendant, would deed her eighty acres of the
estate, forty of which free and the other
70 ty to be paid for by mortgage for $1,000
The plaintiff alleges that she accepted the
proposition, came back, built house on the
land and made other improvements, but the
defendant has refused to execute the deed
as she agreed to do. She demands decree
compelling specific performance of the de-
fenuant's contract.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
End of the Williams Cnsc.

RAPID City, =. d., March l5 Spe cial
Telegram to The BEE. The Williams di-
vorce case was ended this afternoon, no argu-
ment being made by the attorneys. Tho
whole of the four days have been taken up
with hearing witnesses and reading deposi-
tions. Beside the principals IN the case and
their relatives, q numoer OF attorneys and
witnesses were present from Rochester, N
Y. IL was the desire of the defendant at the
commencement of the action that no divorce
be granted, but yesterday afternoon by her
attorneys she filed an amended answer and
cross bill for divorce, aud the question of
bona tide residence in South Dakota was
there fore waived today,
Mrs. Williams scross-cXamination was con-
tinued when the court opened AS on yester-
day she was several times very much affected,
especially when asked (Which would you to-
day prefer, to give up your husband, Or your
religion.n The question was objected to and
she was not obliged TO answer She posi-
lively denied ever having refused to cchabit
with her husband and stated that they occu-
pied different rooms, but that he up to July
|, 1887, visited her room; that she hau never
assigned her Catholicity and his Protes tant-
ism as cause for their not having children
as that would be absurd aud it was contrary
TO Catholic doctrine, and that, in fact, her
religion had never in any way interfered
with her domestic duties. She had, even
after his leaving her 1857, made overtures for
peace, and had refused to agree to separa-
tion in the hopes that he would return TO her.
The charity and benevolence Of defendant
was brought up going to show religious
fanaticism, but the efforts to do so reacted in
her favor.
John r. Brennan, proprietor of the Hotel
Harney, Duane Earl Of Rochester. and Will
liam Williams were also put on the stand
again.
In rendering his decision Judge Fuller
said: "Whilo the charge of desertion has
been made on both sides, l will say that the
preponderance of evidence is IN favor Of the
defendant. Regarding the charge of adul-
terry made against the plaintiff, while l may
have my own opinion as man, as court
| wish to say that from legal standpoint the
| charge has not been proved ] therefore
grant n decree Of divorce to the defendant,
Eliza T. Williams, on the ground of deser-
tion,'' Owing to the conflicting testimony
as to the wealth OF The plaintiff the question
of allmony has been postponed for sixty
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
Settled 1t Out of Court.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb, March lbs pecial
Telegram to THE BEE. About month ago
Lloyd S. Wilson filed petition for divorce
from his wife Julia on the grounds Of
adultery. The wifo filed very sensational
cross bill, charging her husband with
adultery with sundry females and excessive
cruelty. Great interest was manifested in
the outcome of the trial, ana some sensational
developments were expected. These eX-
pectations have been shattered. Saturday
Wilson and his wife got together and con-
cluded to patch up their differences. TO this
end they hired team and buggy and drove
out of town. They are supposed to have gone
south
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
south Dakota Politics.

HoT SrEiNcs S. D., March 10 Special
Telegram to TnE Bee. Tho following del
egates were chosen to represent this county
at tho republican state convention to be held
at Chamberlain on tho 23d Captain w. V.
Lucas, &. G.. Fargo, l. II. Grow, Nj. :.
James, j. w. Jones, Chambers Keller, w.
W. Root, NJ $. Kanablc, II. ID. Clark, w. +.
Benedict and =. II. Wilson. All will 60 and
work for Hot Springs rs tho place of holding
the state republican nominating convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
HE WAS BLEEDIHa TO DEATH.
Queer Condition in Which James McGrav
Was Found This Morning.

Queer Condition IN WHICH Jhmes McUraw
Was Found This Morning.
WORD was sent 70 County Physician King
late last night that James MeGraw, who
lives in u shanty back of Creighton college,
had been seriously hurt and was bleeding to
death. The doctor attended; the man and
founu deep gasn on McGraw's head just
above the left temple. The wound was
dressed ana the patient put to bed.
McGraw said that he made nIisstep and
fell of his porch, striking his head on the
stone sidewalk. DIR. King stated after he
had stitched up the cut that he didn't take
much stock in the story told by McGraw
and that IN his opinion the man had been
struck by brick or some blunt instrument.
He also said that his patient was quite badly
injured. MeGraw refused to talk about his
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
Swanson Music Co., NJ aso mic temple
Wells May Resign.

The result Of Mondays election has left
President Lucius Wells of the school board
In such position that he is able to sympa-
thize with the oft-referred to cat in a strange
garret. He wns the one who presented
Schoentgen's name to the democratic con-
vention, and he was one of Schoent gems s
strongest adheronts all through the cam
paign. as he had been before the campaign
opened When Schoentgen was defeated along
only democrat on the board against five re-
pu bicans. A report was circulated on the
streets yesterday to the effect that Wells
would resign his position as member of the
board al once. Mr.. Wells was seen bv a BEE
reporter and asked what ground there was
for the report. He replied that no had not
told his plan to anyone, so that he could not
imagine how the rumor had started. He had
not even considered the matter, he said, but
after a few moments conversation he said
enough to show that he had considered it,
and pretty seriously.
1.-The fact is" said he, "thore are some
matters to 30 brought before the board dur
Ing the coming year that l don't want to
have any share in deciding upon. IL / re-
main upon the board l shall pe the only mem-
ber that will be able to act upon mum ber Of
important questions in an independent way.
All the other members are pledged to the
settlement OF certain matters, and their ac-
ton In the case viii in all probability be of
such nature that | shall be unwilling to
have people look back, years in the future,
and say that such and such q thing was done
by board OF which | was member. Be-
sides, will be unable to accomplish any
thing, even II / stay on the board, against
tha opposition OF five members, so where is
the use of my stayingW
All sorts OF rumors are being circulated as
to what will DO done by the new board, es pc
cially IN the matter Of selecting teachers
One class of teachers, 1t is said the new
members are pledged to oust at the first op
portunity, and as the same feeling is shared
by two or three other members the bare fac
OF the report being in circulation is enough
TO cause a feeling of decided uneasines
among those teachers who fall under tn,
ban.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
Jarvis 1877 brandy, purest, safe
Personal PIR.iGRIpHS.


Miss Ragsdale has returned from Chicago.
+. S. Stelling returned to Chicago last
evening.
II. j. Evans returned yesterday morning
from California.
Lucus Wells left last evening for Canton,
S. d., on business.
d. A. Farrell returned yesterday afternoon
from western visit.
John Foulls OF Malvern was in the city
yesterday on business.
!. Nj. Treynor and wife left for Des Moines
last evening, to be gone two or three days.
Colonel II. G.. Hubbard, who has been
spending few days in Council Bluffs, leaves
this morning for Des Moines.
j. NJ. Barbour. merchant of Tabor, was
IN the city yesterday on his way to Chicago.
He will stop off at Des Moines and take in
the state convention.
John Which, who has been with Metcalf
Bros. for the past six years, is about to leave
for Idaho Springs, Idaho, where he has ac-
cepted position with q prominent clothing
house.
f. f. Hart and J. u. Eumundson have gone
to Des Moines to attend the repu bican state
conventon which begins today. The rest of
the Pottawattamie county delegation will
leave this morning.
Mr. l.. b. Gorham, the stock agent of the
Chicago Il Rock Island is to take up his res
idence in Salt Lake City. His household
goods were shipped yesterday, ard today he
and his family leave for their new homo.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
SCHOOL MATTERS.
Flags, Flagstafs, Blackboards and building
81

Flags, Flagstaffs, BIackbosrds and Building
Sites Considered.
Ten members Of the Board OF Education
were in attendance at special meeting Of
that body last night when President
SpaldinG called the meeting to order.
In the reading of communications the sec
retary read ore from the Cooperative
Plasterers association and the Bricklayers
union, who jointly asked the board
to pass resolutions urging the
immediate commencement of work on
the new school buildings, as this
would afford employment TO a large number
OF workmen who are now idle.
President Spalding said the unions were in
NO greater hurry for the commencement OF
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
There were weight delegates

tne chhir Inere were nitV-elHnt uclegSteS
present.
A resolution was passed protesting against
master OF and members Of the Marine band
who are about to start on tour OF the
United States for the purpose of giving con
certs and they further resolved to telegraph
II to the secretary OF the navy and President
Harrison.
The convention intinated that II its re
quest was not compiled with the union would
oppose governmental candidates at the next
election
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17


Another tale OF domestic unhappiness was
told in petition which was placed on file in
the office of the clerk OF the district court
yesterday afternoon. l.. A. Mcdonald
is the plaintiff and he asks divorce
from his wife, Mary S. Mcdonald They
were married FEBRUARY 22, 1879, in
this city. He claims she threatened to
kill him at number Of different
times during the years 1856 and 1887. On the
Fourth OF July in the latter year her love of
liberty reached such height that she pulled
out huge carving knife SO the petition al
leges, and attempted to sever the matri-
mOnial bonds and his iuguiar vein at the
same time. The cruel and inhuman treat
led him TO fear for the safety Of his life, ana
he accordingly asks the court to decree q
separation,
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
IN TIE ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
Introduction ola Bill to Remove the Dis
abilies of Catholics.

abilies of Catholics.
LONDON, March l5.-Iu the house of com
mons today MIR. Patrick O'Brien tParnellite),
member for North Monhagan, introduced
bill to amend tho Catholic relief act in order
to remove tho disabilities of Catholics in
England and Ireland, i'm posed by the act.
had repealed the laws in regard to East
bourne so as to allow the Salvation army to
hold its outdoor services, equal rights should
be allowed Catholics.
Mr.. William Johnston protestant conser
vative), member for South Belfast opposed
the pill. He urged that division be taken,
but the measure passed its first reading by
an overwhelming majority by a show Of
hands.
The house discussed vote OF ESQ, 40S to be
devoted TO renef work in Ireland. Mr.. Bal
four, the government leader, stated that NO
further extension OF relief WORKS was re-
quired or contemplated.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
AxteIl and Al,er.on Matched.

CHICAGO, H., March l5.-Budd Doble
today accepted the challenge of Q. W..
Williams of independents, Ia, to trot Axtell
winner to take ALL "N q
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17

land men, aud the action OF the Hillites In
thus forming an organization under the pro-
tecting wing Of the association has caused
feeling OF coolness to spring up in the
minds OF the Cleveland mon 1t is feared
that the organization made last night VIII
cause split In the association.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17

At -Sigualled Baltimore, from
Baltimore.
At New York-Ethiopia, from GLASGOW;
France, from London; Catalina, from Rio
Janeiro.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
NEWS FROM COUNCIL BLUFFS
Fred Kisselr Will Serve Term in the
Penitentiary.
HE WAS CONVICTED OF ROBBERY
Decision of the Jury In the Case Believed
to Have Terminated a Career of Petty
Crime Extending over a Period
of Ten Years.

The trial Of the case OF tho state against
Fred Kissell on the charge OF robbery was
resumed in the district court. Considerable
evidence was introduced on the side OF the
defense and the case was given to the jury
at about the hour OF noon adjournment. After
being out little over an hour the jury re
turned with a verdict in which they found the
defendant guilty as charged in the indict-
ment. The result of the trial puts tenn
porary quietus on q career of petty crime
that has covered the past ten years, most OF
which time Kissell has spent in the Bluffs
He will be sent to the penitcntiary, probably
for q term of two years or thcreapouts.
When KisselPs case was disposed of the
haoeas corpus Of Charles +. Wilson, tho
Boston store burglar, ngainst Sheriff Hazen
was put on trial Officers Leuch, Wells and
Beswick, who arrested Wilson and HIS pal.
McDcrmott, were introduced and tesltfied
as to the facts that had come under their
notice, together with number OF other
eye-witncsses. At the close OF the testimony
Wilson's attorney asked the court to release
his client on the ground that there had been
no evidence introduced that would show that
he had been even indirectly connected with
the attempted burglary. The court refused
to grant the writ and Wilson was rcmanded
| to the county Jail TO await his trial.
The case OF the state against IL. Il. Rowe
| was tho next on the assignment. Rowe Is
CuuIBtu with Sblu " iOb VI bODuo ioi
| the firm Of w. S. Edwards IL Co.. of Des
| Moncs. for whom he was acting as Council
| Bluffs agent, ana failed to turn over the pro-
| cccds, which amounted to about Sl64. He is
charged with embezzlemcnt. The jury was
| empanneled and Tho first witness testified,
| after which court adjourned until this morn
| ing.
Some judgments were rendered by Judge
| Thornell yesterday in the district court in
| tho Eiseman cases The judgments were all
NJ IN hNt hp nj nj
The following is list of tho plaintiffs and
| the amount of the Judgments awarded each I;
Lee, Tweedy II Co, sl,105,2l: American
Rubber company Sl,Q39.27: Mickey Bros,
s2l4.6O; Worthington company, S576.4l; st.
| Mary's Woolen Manufacturing company,
S!76.3S; Pfacltaer Bros. Il Co., sA7.s
Gordon Il Ferguson, $9l.72; William Broad
hurst & Son, SyO3.06; b. J. Wolf & Son,
s9!s.50; G. r. Shukert, Sl62,24: Bohne Knit
ting Works, sl,o7735; Lehman & Clark,
| Sl93.7S; LanSfeid Bros. & Co., S259.50; ID. &
NJ. WE'LL 81, ,0359O V. II. Rothschild Il Co.,
| S1OG.5s; Troutman " Co., Sl,2l367..
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
A lightning Artist.

Prof. Heerley of New York. who is
making tour around the earth exhib.
iting his wonderful skill with brush and
palette, will spend Wednesday after
noon at the Boston store, Council
Bluffs. He will use one of the large
show windows for his studio and will
perform some feats IN oil painting that
will be simply astounding, painting a
large picture in brilliant colors in ten
minutes. He has already painted a
large number of pictures for the Boston
store people, and together with those
that he will paint on Wednesday, they
will be given to patrons of the store
Every person who makes $500 pur-
chase will be given 22x36 oil painting
free. The pictures will be framed, if
desired, cheaper than anywhere else in
tho country, a beautiful gilt plush in
laid frame, costing only sl75, and an
ornamental gilt frame $l.0O.
A smaller oil painting will be given
with each S3, 90 purchase. This will be
an interesting event for the patrons OF
the Boston store.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
Millinery Removal.

Misses Sprink & Fcaron have removed
their millinery parlors from Broadway
to 10 South Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1894

An ordinance levying "A special tax and as
sessment on certain lots and real estate IN
the city OF Omaha to cover the cost oi s'op-
Whereas,it having been, and being hereby
adjudged, dctermlned and estaDilsheu ,mno
the several lots and pieces OF real estate mere
matter referred to have each been speclailS
benefited to the full amount herein lcIlou
and assessed against each OF Shid lois anu
pieces Of real estate respectively. by reason
OF the soping OF that part OF sara iots done
Therefore, for the purpose of paying thc
cost OF such sioplnG: ,.,,...
Section t. That the cost Of soping lois ln
the city of Omaha, said cost beinS the sun q
Callahan. be and the same is hereby ievlea
and assessed. mccordinS to spee'ai, pr,- Ti-
lowinf lots and real estate us shown ny the
generally recognized map, OF tne c,tS "'
T. Mayne; said cost being SO levied on said lots
and real estate, respectively, as follows' TO-
wit:
Jenney r 8 ftt.9 ,bn1 Bmrr pincs oak = 3 3
Joseph l. Dietrich lt2o " y 40 40
Martha a tf""A'k kounas ltlo Slk4 n, oo
Harriet Curtis 1t blk ii :. ,3071
do lt2 blk II III %
Heirs of shull 1t Is blk lk9,,,oo.s ,ao !, ~
S T. Williamson y 20 PIX :, ~ ~ ~
Heirs OF Shull t2l bike -
Total amount.....,........'''''' '',''F'oo -
Section . That the special take SAND assess,
nents levied and assessed as aforesaid, shon
be duc Immediately upon the passage and rp-
proval Of this ordinance. and shall Dcromou nc
linquent If not paid within htty DAYS mere,
after; and thcrcupon interest shall be added
at the rate OF one per cent MONTH payabio
In advance from the time said t;lAes become
so dclinuucnt. ,,,. .
see g. That this ordinance shall take eHect
and be in force from and after Its passage
i"'''' JOHN GROVES,
City Clcri.
+. i. DAVIS.
President City Council
GEORGE r. BEMlS
Mayor
The above tax is now due and PA payable nt
the office of the city treasurer ana VIII M pecSc n
| deIinouent and bear interest after April 2!th,
! 1852 us seen In section Of above or'linnncc.
"' HENRY BOLLN,
| Treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17

DR. &C w EsTs NERVE AND BRAIN TIRE At
MENr, n specific for HJsterlt Dizziness Fits. Neu.
rnlgia Headache, Nervous Prostratlon caused by al
cohol or tobacco, wakefulness, Mental Depression
softening OF the Brain, ciusing insanity, misery
decay, death Premature Old Age, BarrenneSs, IoSs
OF Power in either sex. Impotency, Lelcorrhoea an
all Female Weaknesse', Involuntary Losses. Sp9r-
matorrhoea caused by over-exertiOn OF tho brain
Self-nbus, over Indulgence. A months treatmant
81, q for S., by mail We Guarantee six boxes -
cure Each order for boxes, with s. VIII send writ
ten cu uarantee TO refund If not cured. Guarantee
issued only by A. Schroter, Druggist, sole agen t.,
Il cor 10th and Farnam sts., Omaha Neh
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17

The Pottawattamie Democratic association
met last evening for the purpose of organ
izing ID. b. Hin club 10 boom Hill for the
presidential nomination. A roll OF twenty
six members was secured and an organiza-
tion effected. Among the members OF the
association are great many strong Cleve-
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
Avoca's Postmaster Went Wrong.


The town of Avoca in the eastern part of
the county is torn 10 pieces by sensational
affair which has been brewing for month
past and in which H. A. Wood, the post
master Of the town, Is the chief actor
Nearly a month ago 1t is charged that Wood
enticed a little ll-year-old girl named Parker
into the back room of the postofiice
and there attempted to take liberties with
her. An effort was made TO keep
tho facts OF the case quiet, but gradually the
prominent business mon of the town found
out that something was wrong. The climax
came last Saturday night, when the three
gentlemen who signed the postmaster's Of
relinqui the bond. A committee of citl-
zens also waited on him and notified him that
he must resign the following day.
The high esteem in which wood has al
ways been held in Avoca has caused the
affair to becomo the absorbing topic of
inent Young attorney of Avoca, was
in the city yesterday comforting with a
number OF prominent republican Off
cials for tho purpose Of getting
them TO recommend Woods daughter, who
has been his deputy, appointed postmistress
TO I'LL the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF aer father. 1t is stated that all the prin-
cipal business men of Avoca are In her favor,
and that her chances for receiving the ap-
pointment are excellent The general opin.
insane. He is IS years Of age and has SAID
and done a great many things OF late tina,
have led his friends TO entertain doubts as u
his sanity.
How are your awnings? j. M.
Lamcke, l3l Pearl. Only home factory.
Walnut block and Wyoming coal,
fresh mined, received daily Thatcher,
l6 Main street
Eastern money 10 loan on real estate
by l.. III. Sheafe, broadway and Main.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17

Musicians Make Dire Threat.
New York, March 10. - The National
League of Musicians opened their convention
with President Owen Miller Of ST. Louis in
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
Jarvis wild blackberry is the best.
33 1-3

To soc day will buy iirstclass piano
at half price. For particulars write or
see the
MUELLER PIANO AND ORGAN Co.,
l03 Main ST. Council Bluffs, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17

The Council Bluffs Boat club held its an
nual meeting Monday evening and elected
the following directors for the coming year
O. Il. Reid, F. A. Buchanan, Charles Beno, j.
II. Palmer, w. II. Wakefield, f. A Wick
ham and j. $. White Of Omaha. The directors
elected the following officers: President, r.
A. Buckman; vice president, DIR. +. II. Sey-
bert; secretary, q. REID; treasurer, j. II.
Palmer; commodore, Henry Haas; vice CON-
modore, w. III. Wakefield. A number OF
parties viii be given by the club curing the
new boathouse.
Miller's decorative wall paper and
painting establishment; No, Is Pear
street, is fully equipped for doing al
kinds OF work in that line. Stock al
new, latest designs and workmanship o.
the best
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17

Reiter, the tailor, 80 Broadway, has
all the latest styles and newest goods.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-03-17
MINOR MENTION.

n, Y. Plumbing Co.
Council Bluffs Lumber Co., coal.
Crafts chattel loans. 20i Sapp BLOCK.
The Ladies Aid society OF St johns Eng
Hsh Lutheran church meets tomorrow at =
D. IN. at the residence OF Mrs. Williams, $40
Commercial street.
The funeral of the lato Martha raul oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon from the resi-
dence, il0l Eighth avenue, Rev q. w.
Crofts officiating Tho remains were In
TERED in Walnut Hill cemetery.
Tho regular council meeting OF Pottawat-
tgmie tribe, No. 81, Improved Order OF Red
Men, will be held tins evening in their wig
wan, corner Of Broadway and Main street,
mt Z 80 o'clock, for work in the adoption de-
gree. A full attendance is desired.
Justice Hammer heard the testimony
yesterday III the case of Dick Webster,
charged with robbiug Goldsten's saloon
Sunday night. The evidence was all OF u
circumstantial nature, and although dnmag-
ing TO the defendant, it was not enough so TO
warrant binding him over TO the grand jury
and he was discharged.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
10 the following parties: j. r. Stoker and
E. l.. Thomas, both of Pottawattamie
county; Lawrence Flood OF Armour and
Agnes Liddell Of Taylor; William Hadden OF
East Atchson, Mo-, and Annie l.. Tuck oil
Pottawattamie county; j. f.. Adams and
Bcrenicc Ricabaugh, both OF Council Bluffs.