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Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
BISHOP BONACUM ARRESTED
Ire Of Father Corbett Finds Vent in a Pro-
cess at Law.
COMPLAINT CHARGES CRIMINAL LIBEL
Letter written by the Bishop to tho Flock
of tho Suspended Priest Furnishes
the Basis of the Sensa-
tional Action.

LINCOLN, Ncb, Jan. 2~S.-fSpecial to THE
BEE. The long drawn out and bitter dis
sensions in the Catholic church in this do
cese eliminated last evening in the arrest of
Bishop Bonacum for criminal libel upon u
complaint fled with County Attorney Wood
ward by Father Corbett. The proceedings
were conducted so quietly that bat few pco-
pie of the city knew of the interesting de-
~vciopments. The bishop was taken before
Justice Spencer, where he entered his per-
sonal recognizanCe in the sum of $500 TO APP
pear for trial on February 6.
There has been trouble between Bishop
Bonacum and several priests of his diocese
for many months. The bishops displeasure
seems to have been especially directed
toward Father Corbett, ard the attempt TO
remove him from the church at Palmyra
last week was duly chronicles in The BEE
at the time. 1t was upon The letter in which
the bishop removed Father Corbett that the
action Tor criminal Libel is based. 1t is as
follows:
BtsHoP's HoTsE,, LINCOLN, Neb, jan, II,
1894. To the Members of the, Catholic Con-
County, NGb.: 1t is my painful duty to inform
you that | have suspended, the ReY', NJ. ~ Cor
Dctt from the exercise OF the sacred ministry.
And ! warn all good Catholics not TO hold any
communion IN things spiritual with the s;ild
'OrDett nor 10 ASSIST at any religious, scrNIC
or ceremony which he may rashly perform or
attempt to perform during the time OF his sus-
pension. THOMAS BONACUM,
Bishop of Lincoln.
Father Corbett was absent from Palmyra
when the above letter was written and was
deeply chagrined upon his return to find
that he had been suspended in so summary
q manner. He came to Lincoln and after a
consultation with friends employed Attor-
ncy X. L. Stearns and commenced the ac-
ton for libel. The case has been set for
trial on February 6. at which time it is be-
lieved that many facts in connection with
the internal troubles of the diocese will be
brought to light.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
ITEMS FROM GRAND ISLAND.
social Events of the Past wholesome
Pleasant Affairs.

social Events of the Past wholesome
Pleasant Affairs.
GRAND ISLAND, Jan. 2S.-[Special to The
BEE. The Licderkrana society held It's
annual masquerade ball at its own spacious
hail last night. A large attendance was
present an the affair is reported us an i'm
mense success. This society is now in tho
twenty-third year of its existence.
The past week has witnessed a number of
brilliant social events, among them Il sur
prise reception to Mr.. and Mrs. a. f.. Fowlie
on their wedding eve. The marriage cere-
mony of MI. Fowlie to Miss Nellie Murphy
took place at the home of tho brides mother
at Wood River Thursday afternoon. Mr..
Fowlie is the able expert accountant now
examining tho Hall county records. Miss
Murphy has been one of Grand Islands
ablest teachers. The groom is of Scotch
descent and fifty celebrated Bobbie Burns
birthday.
The fine upright piano that stood in the
parlor of the Nebraska building at the
Worlds fair now occupies a corner in the
assembly room of the Grand Island High
school, having been donated, through the
efforts of Commissioner Mabley, to the local
school.
A very pleasant masquerade ball was held
by the Social Hour club, a prominent Grand
Island circle, at the Ancient Order of United
Workmen hail last Friday evening.
Thu list of publications of which Grand
Island is the home is to be augmented soon
by the appearanceo of Pukwana, Il monthly
magazine devoted to literature, art and
current events. IL will be published by
Monroe Taylor, a popular local correspond
ent. IT will appear with sixteen pages for
the first issue and is advertised at 80 cents q
year.
The police department Of the city is ar
ranging for n grand ball, the proceeds to be
used in entertaining the Chiefs of Police
union convention to be held here in May.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
FOR BETTER CROPS
Buffalo County irrigation Association
Meet at Kearney Saturday.

Buffalo County Irrigation Association to
Meet at Kearney Saturday.
KEARNEY, Neb., Jan. 2S.-lSpccial to The
BEE. The Buffalo County Irrigation asso-
citation will hold Il meeting in the city hall
at Kearney at ] p. IN. Saturday, February 3,
for the purpose of discussing irrigation. All
persons interested in this important subject,
both in Buffalo and surrounding counties,
should attend the meeting.
There is now a widespread interest in irri-
CATION throughout the land. This interest
is not confined to the arid and semi-arid
regions, but also to the people living in we'll
watered sections of the United States.
The statements made by the director of
the geological survey, that agriculture
will suffer drought many seasons in a long
series with twenty inches of rain" is
equally true in localities where thirty-fve
and forty inches fall annually, as was the
case in many portions of the Missouri and
Mississippi valleys during the year 1898.
There is plenty of water in our state, and
although there are portions in the extreme
western part which cannot be irrigated,
thousands of acres which now yield little or
no profit can be made abundantly pro-
ductive. Abundant crops make a wealthy
country. Forty years ago California was
unknown as an agricultural country, yet to-
day its agricultural resources are far ahead
of any state III the west. This
has been accomplished by irrlga-
tion. The farmer is happier and
more Contented II ne can look forward from
year TO year and know that his crops will
be successful. The use of water for lrriga-
tion has greatly enhanced the value of mil
lions of acres of land in the west, ana there
is no reason why it cannot be done in por-
tions of Nebraska. Water will make TWO
bdshels of wheat grow where but one grew
before. Water will retard the evaporating
power of the sun and hot winds, and instead
Of the crop being withered, it will be
nurtured and FASTENED to maturity.
California and Colorado have each APP
pointed a state engineer. All other states in
the west, whether in the semi-arid belt or
not, should do likewise. We should
thoroughly understand our water resources
and drainage, for the future prosperity of
our state greatly depends on them. The
writer, who has lived in irrigated districts
of the Rocky mountains, is not surprised
that there is sometimes a partial failure of
crops in certain portions of the state, since
so little attention has been given to lrriga-
tiOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
NEWSPAPER OFFICE DESTROYED.
Fire Completely Guttod the Building of the
Plattsmouth Herald Last Night.


PLATTsMouTH, Neb., Jan. 2S.-TSpecial
Telegram to TIL BEE. The Office of the
Plattsmouth Weekly Herald, the oldest and
staunchest republican newspaper in Cass
county, was consumed by fire at about !
o'clock this morning. The concern was al
most a total loss, as but very little was saved
from the flames. The loss will reach about
5000, of which $500 is covered by insur-
ance. The origin of the blaze is unknown,
and the publishers, Blanchard & Potter,
think it the work of an incendiary.
The Herald has quite a history. 1t was
first published in 1856, under the name of
1.-The Plattsmouth Jetfersonian,n but shortly
after the paper changed hands and Its namo
was changed to the Herald, under which
cognomen it has since flourished. At the
commencement of the late rebellion the
paper was edited by the late DIR. Il. II.
Livingston, ~brigadier general of the First
Nebraska regiment. When the news of the
firing on Fort Sumter reached the city the
forms were on the press and the edition was
being printed. Notwithstanding this fact
the forms were opened up and n call for vol
unteers inserted, the result being the i'm
mediate organization in this city of the first
company of federal troops in the state, with
DIR. Livingston as captain.
Blanchard and Potter have avowed their
intention of purchasing u new outfit and con-
tinuing the paper.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Rne OF not less than 800 nor moro than $500,
or by both such fine and Imprisonment
THIS measure has long been demanded by
the farmers to protect them from a horde OF
swindlcrs who have been working the vari-
Gus schemes Indicated inttho pill. and have
found many victims among the Agricultural
classes. 1t is identical in form with the act
on the same subject passed by both houses
two years ago aud vetoed by Governor
Boies because he aII not think it was con-
stitutiounl.
Representative klemme of WInneshiek
goes this one better and has introduced n
bill requiring q certificate, duly verified by
the maker, TO accompany the transfer of
every note In order to make them negotiable
or release the purchaser from liability under
the law of "caveat emptor."
May Permit Manufacture.
The Sawyer bill providing for tho manu-
facture and sale at, Wholesale rates Of all
kinds OF Intoxicating liquors, without any
restrictions by the state, is still in the hands
of the house committee, and will be reported
back adversely should il ever be acted upon.
However, some measure authorizing the man
u~ragturc for expectation of alcoholic liquors
stands Il good show OF becoming u law.
Both houses have passed a Joint resolution
BY q strict party vote protesting against the
passage of the Wilson tariff and instructing
the Iowa senators and requesting the repre-
sentatives to vote against the bill. The
house, by q vote OF 81 to q, passed u rcso-
luton introduced by Miller, democrat, OF
Lee ~favoriug n service pension of IS per
month for the surviving veterans of the late
civil war.
The woman suffragists are making an
aggressive campaign for both school ana
municipal suffrage, and also for an amend
ment to the state constitution striking out
the word male" While the committees of
both branches have been made up in the in
terest of these measures, it is not likely
that any of them will become a law.
The Sawyer bill, providing for Il bounty on
beet sugar of / cent per pound, to be divided
equally between the beet raiser and the
manufacturer has been favorably consid-
cred by the house committee on domestic
manufactures
Watkins bill to prevent prize fighting, BY
making the principals subject TO n fine of
$500 and imprisonment in the penitentlary
for one year, has been reported for passage.
The double election of United States sem
ator, which has been necessary on account
of an uncertainty in the law in respect to
the organization of the legislature, will be
obviated in the future, Chassell of Ply
mouth having a bill pending which provides
for both the temporary and permanent or
ganization on the same day.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
AFFAIRS AT
John normell's House and Blacksmith Shop
Destroyed by Fire.


FREMONT, Jan. 2S.-fSpecial to THE BEE. T.
About 3 o'clock this morning John Hormell,
who runs a small blacksmith shop near the
Platte river bridge, was burned out, root and
branch. In fact he ran a very narrow risk
himself of being badly burned about the
head and neck before getting out. He lost
his shop and tools and his little dwelling ad-
Joining, with his bachelor effects, ali of
which were uninsured.
The jury in the case of the Montana sur
geon, Shultz, against j. j. Lowry brought in
a verdict for $780,. The amount sued for was
$40.
Frank L.. Esmay. who mas been appointed
by the school district to expert the books
of the late Police Judge Williams, reports
matters not so bad as was supposed. The
former Slight and cursory examinations led
to the belief that the shortage would be
thousands, but Esmay's examinations almost
entirely wipes the shortage out.
The Philharmonic guild will open its
annual fair at Masonic hall tomorrow, for
which great preparations have been made.
This society is very strong in the city and it
numbers some of the most energetic work
ers in its ranks, who never fail 10 make
their fair a success.
Judge Sullivan has disposed of a very
large grist of cases in the district court dur
ing the past week, and it is expected that
during the next week the docket will contain
less cases thar before for years.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

Boston Store ten-day sale now on.
j. S. Black of this city is investigating the
affairs of the defunct Cass county bank.
1t is reported that the city of Nicola is con-
sideriug the ACCESSIBILITY of putting in an
electric light plant.
The funeral of Lon Bassett will take place
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from his late
residence, 211 South Tenth street, DR.. Phelps,
officiating.
The Patriotic Sons and Daughters of
America will celebrate the anniversary of
Wnshington's birthday by giving a ball in
Chambers hall on the evening of Feoru-
airy %.
The Western Iowa Poultry association
will hold it's first annual poultry show in
Council Bluffs for four DAYS commencing
February IA. w. A. Groneweg is secretary
of the association.
The grand jury will convene today and re-
sumo its grind. l.. M. Aylesworth, whose
illness caused a recess of a week, is said to
be still unable to perform his duties, and if
so, the grand jury will probably have to be
~reorganized.
The 1reubund society gave a masquerade
ball Saturday evening at Hughes hall. A
large crowd was present, and a thoroughly
enjoyable evening was spent, as the rule is
when this society undertakes to entertain
its friends. There was plenty of that which
cheers the inner man, and the dancing did
not stop until an early hour yesterday morn
ing.
1t is reported that the property immedi-
ately south of the Union transfers. ware
house on lower Main street is to be occupied
by another four-story brick implement house
in the near future. If the scheme goes
through, and it is said to be backed by some
of the leading Council Bluffs capitalists, the
building will have n frontage of 100 feet and
a depth of eightv-tive feet.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
MADE A uRANn tXrOsn.
Unique Entertainment Given by the 4. q.
u. w. of ANnslnn SatnrllN NLghL.

Unique Entertainment Given by the \. a..
u. W. OF Weston saturday Night.
WESTON, Neb., Jan. 2S.-tSpccial to TUE
BEE. l-Thc members OF the Ancient Order
OF United Workmen of this place gave a
novel entertainment at Jamlson's hall last
night. 1t had been announced on large
posters for several weeks that, as a last re-
sort, to cxoncrate the order from disreputa-
bic charges frequently made by ignorance
and prejudice, a complete exposure of all the
secrets ana deeply shrouded mysteries would
be made, 80 that even those who run could
see and understand.
Curiosity was aroused, and the hall was
packed with those who are ever ready to
avail themselves of such maguanimous ad-
vantagcs. a candidate. Mike Maloney, was
hoodwinked and urged on by the swords and
spears of the Mulligan guards, travelled the
long perilous journey which all the brethren
of the order have done before. Some OF tho
tests required of the candidate for the in
CulCation Of true and lasting humility were
the passing through the subtcrrancan pas
sage, walking up Jacobs ladder, climbing
the creased pole and, the final and GROWING
victory over fear and death, being hung,
which was a very realistic imitation OF a
criminal execution. The obligation admints-
tered by the grand mogul and subordinate
officers of the lodge was the essence of
solemnity and is binding even unto death,
ihS 'uiuibhbo MbS Nolhl'SllSu w PiViii'S
that he would faithfully refrain from using
profane language during house cleaning
time and would never be guilty of using in
toXicating beverages for any PURPOSE other
than medicinal or scientific, except on legal
holidays, such as the Fourth of July, Christ
mas, New Years etc, his birthday and
political gatherings. The costumes and
stage decorations were elaborate and
unique. Noted personagcs in the cast of
characters, FROM the stand point of facial
expression, were Grover Cleveland, Ben
jamin Harrison. George Washington, Pope
Leo, liking William and Prince Bismarck.
The entertainment was one of the best Of
Tho snnsnn and WIS hirhlN nnnrnciAlnl.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
Looks Bad for tho Missing Man.

S~TRoMsBuRG, Jan, 2s.-[Special Telegram
to The BEE. Later developments of the
closing of o. Stenstrom go TO show that the
failure has some appearance of a previous
arrangement, Your correspondent is reliably
Informed that the shelving in his place Of
business was carefully filed with empty
boxes and the stock on hand is principally
remnants and shelf-worn goods. Mr.. Stem
strom is n young man about 80 years of
age, lately married. lie OCCASIONALLY
Shickley, in this state. He leaves numerous
creditors and a young wife TO mourn his de-
parture, His address az present is unknown.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
nEGINNINu TO SIMMER.

Political Pot Beginning Operations Mt the
old stand-who Are Candidates.
" Now that the fall elections are safely over
and one batch of patriots has been provided
for by turning up or turning down another
batch is coming to the front with its wontcd
promptnoss and the political wisoacres are
eagerly watching the stealthy or otherwise
elevations of lightning rods. But little
activity Is noted so far in the republican
camp, for the republican patriots are gencr'
ally several weeks later than the democratic
brethren about making their wishes known,
but the democrats are coming forward to
ay their lives and their pocketbooks on the
altar with the most commendable freedom.
So far as heard from there are three can
dIdates tor mayor on the democratic ticket,
DR.. Donald MaCrae, Thomas K. E.. Casady
and Vic Jennings. DR.. Macrae has already
held the office one term, and during that
time his only serious blunder was in some or
the appointments he made. The objection
able gentlemen are now provided with other
fat offices, however, so that his friends think
that difficulty is out of the way. Mr.. Jen-
nings has served as alderman for the last
two wears, but whether that will give him n
prestige or 'tothcr thing is n question which
his supporters are anXiously considering.
Mr.. Cassidy is a young man and has never
held office, although he has been a candidate
once on twice.
The Office of Judge Of the superior court IS
n good one, with good salary and not enough
work TO hurt any one. Until a short time ago
there were several gentlemen who wanted
it, but since Judue MCGEE rendered his de-
cisiou adversely to the motor company they
have become convinced that McGce Is the
only man who could be elected, and they
have retired tn the background. MCGEE
will undoubtedly receive the democratic
nomination and republicans concede his re-
election.
For city attorney Frank Trimble, w. Fl.
Ware aud +. f. Avlesworth are mentioned,
but Aylesworth is said TO nave the best
chances for nomination. G.. w. Wilson and
A. V. Weisinger are mentioned as candidates
for city auditor, and Frank Gunella and w.
d. Hardin for marshal. Guuella is quoted
by his friends as stating that he will not
make q race for the nomination., but Will
willingly accept it If it comes without a
struggle.
-Four aldermen are to be elected this spring,
three from the First, Second and Fifth
wards, and one alderman-at-largc. w. M.
Squire ana w. Fl. Bradley are mentioned as
candidates from the First, r. N. Whittlesey
is an avowed candidate in the Second and
w. II. Knepher, 1T is understood, would
accept the nomination should 1T be rendered
him on a platter not less than Is karats
fine. Who will be the nominee from the
Fifth is not known, but w. w. Cones is
understood to be looking with anxious eyes
at the position, along with other patriots.
DR.. Jetfries' diphtheria remedy kills
diphtheria but not your child, At Davis,
Beardsley's, DeHaven's, Council Bluffs;
2404 Cunning street, Omaha.
Have you seen the new gas heaters at
the Gas company's Office?
A Cl- ,ynl1,, nl,nnnr for IlnmpGrin cnun
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

ASHLAND, Jan. 2S .-.lSpocial to THE BEE, -
Swift n Co, began packing ice at their nam.
moth icehouse yesterday morning. They
have at present about 200 men Mt work.
They have eleven rooms to fill. After this
is done they have a contract to supply n Kan
sas City firm with ice. The work ut the ico-
house is n great means for relieving those in
need of work.
Revival services have been held the past
week NJ the Methodist church by Rev.
Lemon, and many converts have been made.
Arrangements arc being made by Star
lodge No. ., Knights of Pythias, to hold q
grand ball and banquet in honor of its
thirtleth anniversary Monday, February 10.
Lieutenant Governor Majors visited In
town q few hours Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29

LAWRENCE, Neb., Jan. 2S.-[Special to The
BEE. Several parties here received dis
patches yesterday asking information con-
corning Frank Kramer, formerly cashier Of
the State bank of this place, whose Douy, II
is supposed, was found in the Kaw at Law
renee, Kan. Mr., Kramer left here about ten
weeks ago, having sold out mis- bank interest.
Later he went to Carbonate, Kan, and
contemplated opening a store there. 1t is
two weeks since he wrote, stating that he
had closed the deal. No cause Tor his death
can be assigned here, his family and busi-
ness relations being altogether felicitous so
far as known.
Senator Dale, president of the state ALI
ance, addressed a meeting Monday night.
Several LADIES' of the town whose husbands
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
URINE IN HIGH PLACES 1t is

URINE IN HIGH PLACES 1t is
~ not strange that some people do
wrong through ignorance, others from
n failure TO investigate rs to the right or
wrong Of a matter. But it is strange,
that individuals and firms, who are fully
aware of the rights of others, will per-
sist in perpetrating frauds upon them.
High-toned, wealthy manufacturing
firms will offer and soil to retail mer-
chants, articles which they know to be
heterogeneous on the rights OF proprie-
tors, and limitations dwell known goods.
We want to sound II toto Of warning to
the retailers to beware Of such imita-
tions aud simulntions of 'CARTER's LIT
TIE LIVER PILLS" When they are Of
fered TO you, refuse them; you do not
want to do wrong, and you don't want to
lay yourself liable to u lawsuit. Ben
Franklin said Honesty is the best poll
cy": it is just as true that Honesty Is
thebest principle"
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
Swlntled His Customers,

SIoUX CITY, Jan. 2S.-TSpecial Telegram to
The BEE. &c. e.. Griffith, a commission
merchant, dealing in poultry and meats
here, transferred all his stock by bill of sale,
received the money and has fled from the
country. Warrants for his arrest on Il
charge of ENLIGHTENMENT have been sworn
out. 1t is known that he converted about
81 900 to his own use that he got from pro-
duce sold on commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
IL viii BE Generally Fair and Warmer
Thronchont Nebraskn To-day.

1t VIII Be Generally Eair ana warmer
Throughout Nebraska Today.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Forecasts for Mon
day: For Nebraska-Generally fair; north
winds, shifting to west; warmer in extreme
northern portion Monday evening.
For Iowa-Generally fair Monday; north
winds colder In eastern portion.
For South Dakota-Light local SHOWS, but
generally fair during the day; warmer in
eastern portion; north wind, shifting to
south.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA,
Jan. 2S.-Omaha record of temperature and
ralnfallcompared with corresponding day of
past four years:
1894. 1893. 1892. 1891.
Maximum temperature 81 129 40 sac
Minimum temperature, 8 % 33o 800
f evsfipfn tf%p ''. i OF 90 s.
Statement showing the condition Of tenn
pergture and precipitation at Omaha for the
day and since March |, 1913:
Normal temperature ....,..,.,.... ..... 1So
Deficiency FOR tho day.. ,,.....,.... Dc
deficiency since March ...,........... PAS
Normal prAftpitatlon ,.,......,.,.. " lnch
Excess for the y....,,,.....,..,. .O2 inch
Deficiency since March ,,.....,....6.3 SO inches
Reports from other stations at 8 =. M.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-01-29
FINED Fok UsUKY.

iowa Laws Upheld Against an Outside
Money Loaner.
SIOUX CITY, Jan. 2S.-(Special Telegram to
The BEE. Catherine Pritchard of New
Hampshire was fined $500 in the district
court here yesterday for usury. The amount,
by the direction of the court, was paid into
the school fund of the county. Defendant
loaned Sl5, 900 to G.. w. Felt and charged 10
per cent interest, 2 per cent in excess of the
legal rate. The fine represents all the in
terest for two wears.