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Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
NINETY MILES OF DITCH.
Holt County Citizens Discussing Plans foi
Irrigating an Extensive Area.

Holt County Citizens Discussing Plans for
Irrigating an Extensive Area.
Judge NJ. F.. Kinkaid of O'Neill was IN
Omaha the other day. The Judge says that
the people up that way are very enthusi-
astic on the subject of irrigation and that
they will, without any doubt, commence the
work this season, though possibly not on so
large a scale as has been talked of by some,
ms that would involve the outlay of n larger
SUN Of money than could likely be secured
under existing circumstances. The irrigat-
ing operations will be confined to the north
portion of Holt county, as the southern part
needs draining rather than irrigation. The
plan talked of involves the digging of over
niuety miles of main ditch, and If it could
he carried through IL would render certain
a large crop on n vast area that is not by
any means arid land, but at the same time
tho crops upon il are often cut short by eX-
cessive dry weather.
While this extensive scheme will probably
not be carried to completion this year there
are several smaller projects that are being
talked OF by parties who have ample means
OF their own TO carry them out. There are
throughout the northern part of the county
numerous small streams that have IA con-
stant How of water sufficient TO irrigate the
land Immediately contiguous TO them, and
the lay of the land is such that IL can be
made available NJ a comparatively small OK
pensc. lie is confident that the results
achieved by these small experiments will be
such as 20 lead to the final accomplishment
Of the larger project. II good average crops
cnn be raised without irrigation, as the past
has demonstrated, he says, irrigation would
make that country the garden spot OF the
world.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

rious damage, and that was a shell that
struck the sternpost but did not explode,
and that after the engagement the Kear-
sarge would have been able to put to sea
II II had been necessary All the repairs
on the ship were made by the members OF
the crew except n patch which was put on
the smokestack by n mechanic secured on
shore.
The good ship Kearsarge then set sail
for the South American coast, whore the
Florida, which had escaped her on a
previous occasion, was playing havoc with
American commerce. The object of their
search was found in the harbor OF Bahai,
Brazil, but the United States man-of-war,
Wauchusetts. was In the harbor watching
her. and the Kearsarge set out for st.
Thomas and was at that port when the
Wauchusetts arrived outside and reported
the daring capture Of the privateer in the
harbor of Bahai. .
WERE THE LIONS OF THE HOUR.
The Kearsarge then started north and cast
anchor in the harbor Of Boston. Never
will | forget" says MIR. Sargent, "the re-
ception we received at this port. We were
the lions of the hour and nothing was too
good for us, not even the donation OF a
purse of $25, 900 which the ship owners and
insurance companies of that port presented
us. AS is usual with warships we did not
go up to the wharf, but anchored in mid
stream, but so anxious were the people to
see us that the ship was taken to the wharf
where both ship and crew were the sub
jects of constant attention. At New York
the same thing was repeated, including the
present of money. These two amounts,
with the $3.50 900 of prize money voted by
congress, constituted the pecuniary remuner-
alton of the crew OF the Kearsarge."
The good old ship has made her last
cruise said Mr.. Sargent, "but she will 1--we
in memory as long as the American people
cherish the memory of those who have made
the nations present greatness possible by
deeds of valor and self-sacrifce."
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Texas Wants You.

The gulf coast of Texas is a charming re-
sort for invalids who don't like zero weather.
big attractions also for home seekers; 20
acres of land planted in pears net the owner
Sc. 900. 90 each year after orchard is estab-
lished. Strawberries and grapes also profit
ably raised. Regular winter tourist tickets
can be bought any day, but special eXcur-
sions will be run the second Tuesday of
each month from a limited territory to all
points Iii Texas.
The excursion fare? It's cheap enough-a
little over l cent a mile; tickets good 30
days with stopovers southbound.
Talk IL over with nearest agent or address
T.. l.. Palmer, p. A., A. 7. & S. f. r. r.,
Omaha, Neb., and ask for free copy of illus
trated pamphlet describing Texas coast coun-
try. 1t only costs l cent to ask, and it may
mean a fortune for you.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
WHY ASSISTANCE WAITED.
Relief Boat Delayed Till the Matter OF
Dollars Was Adjusted.

Dollars Was Adjusted.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-A Panama special
to the World says: Advices from Colon
state that great excitement prevails there
in consequence of the delay in sending help
to the crew of the wrecked United States
corvette Kearsarge on Roncado reef.
Lieutenant Brainard says it was impossible
to procure a supply of fresh water from the
wreck. One circumstance that placed 1t be-
You'd the power of the men to get fresh
water or anything else from the stranded
vessel was the loss of the small boats that
were shattered and rendered useless. at the
time they were employed to convey the
ships company from the wreck to the shore.
The loss of the small boats not only pre-
cluded the possibility of reaching the wreck,
but 1t made the officers and crew prisoners
on a ledge of coral only seven feet above
the level of the sea.
With the knowledge in his mind that a
high wind would send the sea over the
Caya and that the ships company could not
even take to the open sea in the splintered
boats, Lieutenant Brainard became frantic
when he found to his CONSERVATION that he
could not instantly procure the use or the
steamship City of Para at Colon to proceed
to the rescue. He was told by the agent OF
the IdlldIlt hdliTOuu COMPANY "hSh nv
went to charter the City of Para that the
request could not be complied with, because
the charter with the Pacific Steamship com
pany specified that the vessel should ply
only between New York and Colon.
1t was then found necessary to submit
the question to the officers OF the company,
but the only reply that was received was
that their business was to make money, not
to rescue perishing sailors.
Lieutenant Brainard explained that II 1t
had not been that the small boats were
shattered some Of the castaways could have
reached Old Providence, an island In the
Caribbean sea belonging to the United
States of Colombia. 100 miles east of the
Mosquito coast.
The wreck of the Kearsarge lies half a
mile from the islet on which he left his
companions camped, but the hulk might as
well be 100 miles away so far as those
on shore are concerned. The officers and
crew of the Kearsarge are still encamped
on Roncado reef in the Caribbean sea, so
far as known. The men are huddled on the
little ledge of coral at the northern end of
Roncado bank and are in great danger OF
perishing from thirst, even II they are not
wished aWay.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

Straight Opposite the Boston store Ruins.
The Globe Clothing company's FIRE sale
opened with a big rush on Saturday, and
the public appreciated the bargains. II
will again open at S;45 on Monday. II will
pay you to come 100 miles to attend this sale,
as goods will be almost given away. For
Instance. mems socks, 2 pair for 1. Mems
full suits OF clothes, CSC. Just think Of II!
Less than 81 for mems suits. Mems $500
overcoats, slightly dampened, go for $3.50.
II pays you to lay them away till next year.
Mems cotton pants, 25c n pair up to size 40,
waist. Men's$2.0 90 stiff hats, that got
thoroughly wet, CSC. We also had 10 more
cases of mems $1.25 artics on reserve they
will be put on sale Monday morning for SOC.
504 Scotch caps. &c. Mems soc underwear
goes for &c. We had also a big lot of SOC
neckwear on reserve that goes on sale for
1Oc. Mems white, colored or fancy bor-
dered handkerchiefs, 1c. Finer goods pro-
portionately low. Be sure you are straight
opposite the Boston Store ruins where the
sign reads
GLOBE CLOTHING CO.'S
FIRE SALE.
1t5 South 10th, near Douglas.
CAUTION.
Stores near by that had not the slightest
damage took advantage and made people be-
lleve they had n fire sale, when in fact we
are the only clothing house that received any
damages from the insurance companies.
BEWAREi BEWARE!i
We have no show on the outside. and in
looking for us be sure you are where the
plate glass is broken out of the front.
FIRE SALE.
Straight opposite ruins of Boston store.
=. S.-Store opens at $40 Monday morn
ing. and IL you are in the right place every
article advertised will be shown you, and II
they can't produce them you are in the
wrong store.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
BOSTON STORE OPEN AGAIN
Wednesday We Open in Bell Departments
Old Stand, 10th and Dodge.
BOSTON STORE OPENS WEDNESDAY,
with an Entire New stock of Dry Goods
and Shoes Mt Prices Below Amy We
Ever Made or You Ever
Heard OF.
WATT ron

For weeks before the fire our buyers
had been In New York securing bargain
after bargain. one bigger than the other.
Our spot cash always worked wonders
in getting good rich bargains, but In the
past few weeks, money, our cash money.
has outdone itself and bought dollars OF
values for dimes.
At the time OF the fire these goods hau
not arrived. but now they are coming In
by the carload.
six co solid carloads came In one day,
n train load of Boston Store bargains by
itself. and since then they kept on coming;
Immediately after the fire we telegraphed
our New York resident buyer that our
stock had been destroyed by fire and to BUY
all the bargains he could get and pay spot
cash for them.
And he secured SOM wonders.
NEXT WEDNESDAY.
BOSTON STORE.
Will offer the grandest ~gargains In all
new goods that you ever imagined.
All the goods in our surplus stock room on
the second floor at the corner OF the alley
were only damaged by smoke or water, and
these will 20 on sale as soon as the insur-
ance Is adjusted.
s Remember that our present location is on
the corner of 18th and Dodge in the old Bell
department store-where Boston Store VIII
be until the mammoth Boston Store block Is
erected. =,
We shall be glad to welcome all our old
friends and customers in our present loca-
ton. BOSTON SIORE'
Now at Cor. 18th and Dodge,
In the old Bell Department Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Told tho Trnth. Anywny.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1O.-EN-Bank Examiner
Sturges, in an interview regarding the story
that he had been removed from his Official
position because he had borrowed money
of the defunct Columbia National bank and
Zlmri Dwiggins, said frankly that he eff
fected loans with that and other banks Mr.
Sturges adds that he notified the comptroller
that he was indebted to the bank. Sturges
also states |emphatically that his last report
showed the true condition of the Columbia
National and that he did not report II as
bnIny snfp
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
rrou, az tnc Keursarge.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Navy de-
partment is in correspondence with the New
York agents of the City of Para, which has
gone after the ships company of the Kcar-
sarge. hhe department believes relief
relief reached the lshlpwreckod company to-
day, and that they will be back in Colon to-
morrow. The possible danger to the men
on the Roncador bank has been greater than
it was thought wise to admit. The fact OF
the ships fresh water supply having been
lost was also a serious phase of the situa-
ton. There Is a well ON Roncador pank'
but the water is very bracklsh.
A court of inquiry into the loss of tho
Kearsage will be a natural outcome of the
disaster. 1t is not yet known what officer
was in charge of the deck at the time OF
the wreck.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Only Twenty-Five Hours to Texas.

Cheap excursion to all points in Texas, via
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railway,
Tuesday, February 10, through car Omaha to
Houston. Leave Omaha at $50 a. M, ar
rive Houston the following evening at 1880
p. m. One fare for the round trip, tickets
good 30 days. No change of cars Omaha to
Houston. This is something you cannot get
via any other line. Secure your tickets at
1902 farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

chants for the purpose of electiug officers
and trying to revive that organization, which
has been In u somnolosccnt state for somo
time. This rcqulrat the presence OF half
the Stockholders either In person or by
proxy. As there were only seventeen pres.
cnt no busincss was transacted and tho
meeting adjourned to one week from last
evening. 1t was the unanimous opinion OF
those present that something should be
organization or else raise enough money TO
pay the few little deDts the club OWED and
then formally give up the ghost.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
shnt INV Mnsked Nohhers.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Feb. lO,-News comes
from Gades, Union county, twenty-five miles
from here. that Thursday night two unknown
masked white robbers shot and robbed Henry
SnoddertY and wife and robbed their house.
A grandson, Sam Gwynne, and two grand
daughters were frightened into submission
The robbers also stole two horses and made
Lhetr escape ON them.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Beg Pardon

For interrupting you, but you may possibly
be going east. If so, there are n couple OF
trains you should really bear in mind. These
are Northwestern Line" Nos. 6 and 2.
leaving Union depot daily at 4:05 and $3.50 p.
M. respectively, arriving in Chicago at Sis
and 9:30 next morning.
City ticket office, No. 1401 Farnam st.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

o. w. O. Hardman, sherin OF Tyler county,
West Virginia, appreciates Il good thing aud
does not hesitate to say so, He was almost
FRUSTRATED with IA cold when he procured n
bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough remedy lie
says: at gave me prompt relief l hnd II
10 be an Invaluable remedy for coughs ana
colds" For sale by druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
InInn Netrrnn LegInn.

The entertainment given by Encampmont
l2l last Tuesday evening will be the means
of adding several new members TO the
legion. Already several applications have
been presented. The encampmcnt AT its
regular assembly last evening passed appro-
pirate resolutions OF thanks to those who
kindly volunteered nj the entertainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
DIED.

Notices Ot fue iiies or less Indsr this hctd, mn
cents; each additional line, ten cents.
HEROLD-MRS. Barbara. Funeral from
Holy Family church. corner Eighteenth
and lizard streets, Monday morning at
$3.50 o'clock.
SMITH-Margaret F., Thursday, February
5, 1894. of heart failure, at Pueblo, Colo.
Funeral from residence, Omaha, GA South
Seventeenth avenue. Sunday, February IL,
at 2 p. m. lnterment, Forest Lawn ceme-
terry. Friends invited
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
st, Valentines Day the 14th.

Send your sweetheart a valentine. Send
your friend a valentine and get even with
your enemy by sending him a valentine.
Every wish, every notion, whether for comic
or sentimental, can be found in our grand
display. The only complete stock in the city.
THE 80 CENT STORE,
1919 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
uomc scckcrs, E.curslons.

On February 10 the Missouri Pacific rail-
way will sell round trip tickets at one fare
to all points In Texas. Also to points In
southwest Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi
and Alabama. Tickets limited to 80 days to
make the trip. For further information call
at depot. 10Th and Webster, or company's
office, \. Il. corner 18th and Farnam.
TIiOS. II. GODFREY, u. 4 4. A.
j. o. PnlIdIPPI, A. G. T. q p. A.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
moMEsEEkERs' EXCURSION SOUTH
Via the Wabash X. II.

The next excursion south at half fare via
the Wabash will leave Omaha at A p. m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 18th. For tickets and fur
Their information call at Wabash Office, 1909
Farnam street, Omaha, Union depot, Council
Bluffs, or write G. N. Clayton, NV. p.
Agent, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
no CALIFORNIA.
Mn nrnyer and salt Lake CIty.

Patrons OF the Great Central route
weekly excursions to California via the
Union Pacific can have their tickets read via
Denver and Salt Lake City without adj
ditional expense. Send for folder giving
details and advantages offered.
+. Il. SHEARER, Manager,
l91 South Clark street. Chicago.
Il. l.. LoMAX,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
DR.. rattcn, dentist removed to 1922 Douglas.
From tho Chicago Tribune, February 9Th

From the Chicago Tribune, February 9Th.
The great house of James II. Walker &
Co., wholesale dry goods, terminated its
career in merchandising yesterday by sell
ing over $3.50, 900 worth of sdry goods at
auction. One of the heaviest purchasers
was the Morse Dry Goods company of
Omaha, who showed their faith in the busi-
ness outlook by their liberal buying.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

Ladies-Miss Dickinson at Hotel Bruins
wick Tuesday morning Of this week with an
elegant display of art needle work, stamped
pieces and materials for sale. Stitches free
between 10 and IL n. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

their grog and their clothes. The kear-
sarge received twenty- eight shot and shell,
OF which thirteen were In the hui. The
ships were well matched in size and speed
comparative table, explains the relative di-
mensiOns.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Jewelry, Frenzer. opp. postomce.
A nrimlnntl, LIghted Traln for ChIeago.

Is the Burlington's "Vestibule Flyer"
II leaves Omaha at 4:45 p. NJ, reaches
Chicago at 500 the next morning; is COM
posed of sleeping. dining and free chair cars;
and is gas lighted from end to end.
City ticket office, 1924 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Thc irwin cities of the Missouri.

ST. Joseph and Kansas City are best
reached from Omaha by the Burlington
routes sI5 a. IN. and 9;45 p. m. trains.
City ticket office 1924 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Card of

Words fail to express my feelings thank
ing the many friends for their kind pres
ence in attending the service and funeral of
my husband, Mr.. Peter Dow, which took
place Thursday last. l.. DOW,
1911 Lowe avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
To the Fruit Lands OF Southern Texas.

Tuesday, February 10, | will run a special
low rate excursion to Houston and Galveston,
Tex. and return, leaving Omaha from Web
ster street depot at 10 p. IN j. For tickets
and full Information relative to the trip call
on or address Il. c. Patterson, 425 Range
block, Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Best -four made, Sleepy Eye Cream.

Worlds fair souvenir coins of 1898 for sale
ut Chase a. Eddy's, 1913 Farnam street,
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
SPECIAL EXCURSION

New attractions in mems clothes made of
the finest woolens at Frank j. Ranges.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

r.. Vodicka, merchant tailor, announces to
his patrons and the public his removal to
1920 Douglas street, Willard hotel block.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
Try the Sleepy Eye Cream flour.
Pianos to lent. A. Hospe, 1913 Douglas.

Samuel Burns calls attention to the two
bargains i'm dinner sets in the front window,
$I0.75 and $19.75 formerly $1,000 and $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
MerrI,t,s Case Dismissed.

The district court case brought by Jo-
scphus Merritt against the members OF the
soldiers relief commission was called and
dismissed in Judge Ambrose's court yester-
day afternoon, the plaintiff falllng to appear
and prosecute.
Merritt was an cX-soldier who was reoelv-
ing aid from the commission. Some weeks
ago no took umbrage ut some acts OF the
membcrs aud instituted suit, IN which he
alleged that he was not receiving the amount
OF aid to which he was entitled,
Not Enough tn DO II.
A meeting of the Gcntlemen's Roadster
club was called for last night at the Mer-
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11

We always have in stoct n number OF such
interesting pieces rs the chair here shown.
They are in demand at our pr.ces, for we treat
them as subject to the same avs OF cost aa
plain furniture.
Clever people buy them for the character"
TINT they give to II house. They go far to lift
any apartment above the commonplace.
These pieces are all exclusives" They
are specinlties of which we make but a few,
samples. In the chair here shown there are
many novel features cntoring into the con-
struction, of which Lrler mention may be
made
The rockers are nearly three times the GUS
tomury width, and they give the chair n very
firm mold upon the floor. The corner posts are
of imposing size, and each is n wonderful
specimen of the wood-clrver's Skill. The back
and the frame OF the seats are embellished
with very elaborate ormolu mounts. The seat
is about q inches In depth.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-11-28


In Captain Kempff's report to Secre-
tary Herbert regarding the Monterey
at various dangerous points on the Pa
cific Coast, said in reference to his last
trip into the Columbia river:
"At 8:15 a. M 1 stood in for the en-
trance with steam ON four boilers; the
ibar, although the tide was nearly high,
was quite rough, breaking outside in
nine fathoms occasionally, and fire.
quently in six fathoms on the bar
itself. The ship at sea in the heavy
weather behaved beautifully, and her
behavior in running before breaking
sea while entering the river was ad
mirable. The Monterey is without
doubt one of the best, If not the best,
sea boats in the service. 1t might be
mentioned that the bar was so rough
that the regular steamer for San Fran
cisco did not go to sea, and as there
was no pilot outside the bar 1 carried
the ship in myself. The only damage
was from the sea washing over the
stern, which carried away and smash
ed up the wooden cover Of the after
hatch leading into the officers quar-
ters.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-11-28

Work on the government dry dock at
Port Orchard is being rapidly prose-
cuted, and from present indications the
dock will be completed nearly a year
ahead of the contract time, unless some
obstacle Unexpectedly turns up, says
the Port Townsend Democrat About
400 feet of the dock proper is completed,
and the immense caisson forming the
gates will be finished in about three
weeks, several months ahead of
time, and quicker than one has ever
been made before Men are working
night a nd day, there being three shifts
of eight hours each. A Thomson Hous-
ton dynamo, 1000 candle-power, fur
nishing twenty lights, is used during the
night. Pile driving is completed on the
main dock, and ON the lower end they
are cut off level and ready for Gaping.
Between 200 and $50 men are constant
ly at works, and the scene at all hours
is q busy one. The dock will be $50 feet
long, 70 feet vice at the bottom, and $50
feet wide at the coping. 1t is AZ feet
deep, and the mean high tide comes
within seven feet of the coping, giving
So feet depht of water.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-11-28
PERSONAL.

Miss p. Rees OF Marion county. sis
ter of Mrs. James W. welch, is in he
city on a visit.
c, A. Mcguire and wife and Post
master Johansen, of Seaside. were In
the city yesterday.
Mr. B. Campbell. general freight
agent; w. H. Hurlburt. general passen-
ger agent; w. f. Conan. travelling
freight agent; and T. W. Lee. assist,
ant TO Receiver McNeln. We're in the
city last night, and win leave up the
river this morning on the Harvest
Queen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-11-28

The manager Of the Astorian Is in
receipt of letter from Mr., o. W.
Crawford, Of Chicago. who is secretary
OF the National Real Estate Assocla-
tlon, In which he states that he would
like to have more information about
Astoria than he has been able to OBJ
tain in HIS city. lie says that he is
becoming greatly Interested in Asto-
ra's future, Mr. Crawford has ma
tional reputation as a builder OF towns,
being the party who took charge OF ad-
vertising the city OF Houston, Texas, In
the fall of 1890 and in seven months
had N.4oO,OOO outside capital invested in
that city in real estate and new enter
prises.