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Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Kicking on Road Tax.

The recent change in the law with refer
ence to the levying of road tax has given
rise to complication which was called to
the attention of the Board of Supervisors
yesterday morning The old law provided
that the township boards might levy a road
tax Of not to exceed mills per annum, and
that the county board might levy another
OF not &c exceed ! mill At its last ses-
sion the legislature changed this law by pro-
viding that the township boards might de-
clare levy of not more than mills for
road purposes, and rendering 1t obligatory
for the county board to levy another mill.
This law. in absence of any direct provision,
is said TO have gone into effect July l. 1894.
Previous 10 It's passage a number OF the
township boards met and levied road taxes
at the maximum rate of mills, under the
old law. When the county board met last
September the tax of l mill was levied under
the new law, SO that In some of the town
ships there is levy of 6 mills, l mill in
excess of the amount provided for under the
new law. The Chicago. Rock Island & Pa
eifc. Chicago & Northwestern and Chicago
Burlington e. Quincy Railway companies have
come In with a protest against what they
term the excessive levy. The matter was
talked over at some length and at 81 a day
by the supervisors yesterday, but the gen
eral impression seemed TO be that In spite
OF the apparent excess In taxation the diff
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

fculty was one which must be settled by the
railway companies and the township boards,
since the county board had clearly acted
within the meaning Of the statutes
At the meeting this morning the question
OF issuing bonds. Of which the board has
thus far managed to fight shy will be taken
up. County Attorney Saunders has advised
the board that 1t has the right to issue the
bonds. by virtue OF an act passed by the last
legislature authorizing county boards to issue
bonds for the payment Of debts existing
April 1, 1894. The probability is that this
will settle the matter so far as the board
is concerned, and the bonds will be issued
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Methodist Rook Conoern Dividends.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-The Methodist
Book Concern makes the following an
nouncement: Notwithstanding the finan-
cIal depression throughout the whole coun-
try, the profits from our publishing houses
have been such to permit dividends
from the Methodist Book Concern to the
conferences for the benefit of superan-
to be made for the fiscal year beginning
this date to the amout of $l20,000, or $2O-
900 in excess of the dividends of last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

DES MONIES, Feb. 2O-(special Tele-
ram)-Invitation has been sent to the
Iowa coal mine operators to be present
at a meeting to be held in this city March
6. Matters of Importance to. the operators
will be considered. The call Is signed by
w H. Holcomb president of the Star Coal
company: Hamilton Browne. president of
the Boone Coal and Mining company; f;
company; Paul Morton president of the
White Breast Fuel company, and Il. II
Gibbs. president of the Oskaloosa Coal and
Mining company. 1t is said one of the
chief matters to be considered will be to
provide against the usual summer reduc-
tion of business
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Story of the Fortune o. Davis Denied.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Feb. 20.-Mr. and Mrs.
j. F. O'Neill, formerly of this city, now
of Honolulu, arrived here today on a
visit They pronounce the story of the
hanging by his thumbs of Captain Will
liam Davis by the Hawaiian government
as utterly false. Nothing OIL the klnd
occDrrnd they
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
cedar Kapids Nepublicans Enthusiastic.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Feb. 2U.-lSpecial
Telegram 1.-The most enthusiastic repub-
lican convention in the history of the city
was held in the Lincoln club rooms this
evening The following nominations We're
made: Mayor, George A. Lincoln: treas
urer John Mckinley; recorder and asses
sor Lew w Mansfield, and chief of the
fire department, William MCGOWAN. The
ticket is a strong one and will be elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Drs.rt.d by An Her Friends.

MONTEZUMA Ia, Feb 2O.-(Special
Telegram.)-A lady named Angie Moler
died at hotel here today. All efforts to
reach any of her folks have been unavail-
ing 1t is thought her maiden name was
Danvers and she was married to travel,
ing man at Mason City against the VIII
of her people She was ordered from home
and afterwards deserted by her husband.
She will be buried at the. expense of the
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
MISSION PARTIALLY SUCCESSFUL.
Caldwell Secures Some More Signatures tu
the Agreement

tue agreement.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 20.-Chairman Caldwell of
the Western Trunk Line Passenger committee
returned to Chicago tonight, having partly ac-
complished his mission here. He was in
conferences the greater part of the day with
General Passenger Agent LIE Baume of the
Cotton Belt in regard to that road becoming
member of the committee but as Traffic
Manager Dodge is absent in Texas no Off
cial action could be taken the question:
which will be deferred until his return. Mr.
LIE Baume will present the case to Mr. Dodge
and urge his adoption of the agreement on
behalf of the Cotton Belt.
General Passenger Agent Barker of the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas, today signed the
Western Trunk Line Passenger committee
agreement, conditioned, however, upon certain
concessions to be made by the st. Louis
southwestern lines. The Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain road has not as yet signed
the agreement, but will do so when the other
lines have subscribed to IT.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Unjoue Litication Settled.

CLINTON, Ia, Feb. 2O.-(Special Tele-
gram)-A jury awarded b. H. Stockwell
$1,000 damages against the Northwestern
railway The suit was unique one.
Stockwell, while firing on a locomotive
last summer, became overheated, which, he
claims permanently disabled him. He
sued for $15,001 H
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Death from Quick Consumption.

TABOR, Ia, Feb. 2O.-(Special. Paul
Fleming, only son OF Mrs. II. b. Fleming,
died suddenly Of quick consumption, aged 2l
years. He was freshman In Tabor college,
His father. for a number OF years pastor Of
Malvern Presbyterian church, died about a
year ago of the same disease.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2O-At a meet
ing of leading San Francisco business men
this afternoon the San Francisco & San
Joaquin Valley Railroad company was for
mally organized and a board of directors,
of whom Claus Spreckels will probably be
president, was elected The purpose OF
the company is to build a railroad $50 miles
in length, extending from San Francisco
southerly to Bakersfield, Kern county. The
proposed route will all but parallel the
Southern Pacific line through the San
Joaquin valley. The capital stock of the
company is to be $4,000, 900. OF this amount
s224S,0O0 has been subscribed and 10 per
in. Claus Spreckels. with s5Oo,OOO. is the
hanyipSt subscriber
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Rate War in Texas threatened.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Feb. 20.-A meeting
of general passenger agents of Texas roads
began here today. The roads represented en-
brace all the principal lines in the state. If
matters Of rates are not settled slashing Of
passenger rates is expected. The Katy re-
Gently announced second class rate from
Houston to st. Louis of $2l.50 to take effect
March /. The Texas Pacific then announced
a second class rate from Dallas and Fort
Worth OF $18. If these rates are not with
drawn the Rock Island threatens to announce
further cut of s1.50 and then the war will
rage
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
i. p. Ferguson of Shenandoah is in the

W. p Ferguson of Shenandoah is in the
city.
Ted, the little son OF City Attorney Hazle-
ton, Is i'll with scarlet fever.
Thomas Seldom of Chicago, representing
the Wabash Railway company, was in the
city yesterday.
James C. Davis one of the leading attor-
neys OF Keokuk. is in the city on business
connected with the United States court.
Frank Bennison leaves tomorrow for the
east on a goods purchasing expedition. He
will be absent about ten days, and when he
returns he will have some surprises for the
public.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
CLOSING INoN LIoUoR DEALERS.
Leaders OF tho sioux City Crusade Deter
mined to Force the Authorities to Act

Leaders OF tho Sioux City Crusade Deter
mined to Force the Authorities to Act.
SIOUX CITY, Feb. 201-(Special Tele-
gram.)A delegation of about twenty-five
leaders of the crusade movement against
the saloons called on Mayor Fletcher this
afternoon to urge him to the better en-
forcement of the liquor law. There were no
women in the group, and the conference
lasted over an hour. The county attorney
was sent for, and when he and the mayor
were together II became evident enough
that neither of them wanted any further
enforcement of the law than is now pro-
vided. They assured the visitors that they
back them up in, and the visitors had to
be satisfied. They say they will proceed
IL the authorities persist in refusing.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

Charles Wilson, trampish looking indi-
vidual, tried to increase his wardrobe las,
evening at the expense Of John Tucker Ii
fireman on the Wabash. who makes his home
at the Mergen hotel on Lower Main street.
Tucker went to his room during the evening
10 wrlts letter, When he got there ne
found that his valise and clothing had dis,
appeared, He went down stairs and asked
the landlady, Mrs. Benedict. II she had been
in his room. Finding she had not, they took
a lamp and went on a tour Of investigation
finding Wilson in one Of the other rooms
with the yalise and fuckers clothing packed
inside of II. Wilson was turned over to the
police and landed In the city jail. On being
searched the key to fuckers room was found
In his pocket,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Forecloslng on tho Tabor property.

DENVER, Feb 20.-Judge Allen today
denied the application of Laura d. Smith
to foreclose her second trust deed of $685.
900 on the Tabor block and Tabor opera
house, but decided that Mrs. Smith shall
have the right to foreclose at the same
time that the Mutual Life forecloses its
first trust Of 100000. This protects the in
terests Of Mrs. Smith, for, by the former
decisions, the Mutual Life was allowed to
bring foreclosure proceedings and foreclose
and the same privilege was denied Mrs
Smith.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Missouri valley Nominations.

MISSOURI VALLEY, Ia, Feb. 20-(Spe-
cial )-Tuesday evening the republicans of
this city nominated the following ticket for
city Offices Mayor r. ]. Miller; solicitor,
j. s. Dewell; treasurer, ]. j. Amen; asses
sor, A. H. Livingston; aldermen, w. w.
Seaton, G. w. Burbank and r. p. McTwig-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Harding Nominated.

The members Of the republican city central
committee met at the Office of Stone & Daw-
son last evening upon call by Chairman Arnd
for the purpose Of nominating a candidate
for park commissioner to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Alexander Wood.
After conference it was decided to nominate
A. c. Harding of the Sixth ward, and this
action was unanimously taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

President Hughitt left yesterday on a tour
of inspection of the Northwestern system
and will probably arrive in Omaha today
and hold a conference with President
Clark of the Union Pacific His trip, II is
asserted, is without the least significance.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Albert Read Dangerously III.

JEFFERSON, Ia, Feb. 20-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Albert Head, ex-speaker of the
Iowa house of representatives, was taken
violently i'll at Panora, and his son and
brother were telegraphed for. He was
brought home, and although still weak, is
improving.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

We have over 100000 to loan upon i'm
proved Iowa farms Farmers desiring loans
can save money by dealing direct with us,
thereby saving agents commission. We do
not loan on wild lands. nor in Nebraska.
Lougee G. Towle, 1886 Pearl street.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

been sending kilograms to President Cleve-
land at Washington calling upon him for
protection against imaginary enemies. few
weeks ago she violently assaulted Governor
McIntyre's private secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Mrs. scott taken to tho Asylum.

DENVER. Feb. 2O.--Willam e. Scott.
president of the Scott Machine and Hardware
Manufacturing company, has confessed that
he is unable to control his demented wife,
and today she was placed in the county hos
pital. Mrs. Scott Is the woman who has
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Mutart Charged with Robbery.

Ever since the robbery Of Miss Jennie
Flemings house at 733 First street, a few
nights ago, the police have been looking for
one S. c. Mutart a young man who had
lodgings in the house until the day before
the robbery. 1t is claimed that Mutart ad-
ministered chloroform to Miss Fleming, and
while she was unconscious he committed
the robbery. He then struck out for some
unknown place and reached there in time
to avoid arrest.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
K,lled in a Grain Grinder.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. Feb. 2O-(Special
Telegram )-Near Monticello this morning
Detrick Burnack was caught on the shaft
of a grain grinder run by a wind mill.
When rescued, he was terribly mangled
and life was extinct.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Atehison stockholders Put Up Llberally.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-At a meeting of the
Atchison Protective committee Chairman
Myers announced that the committee has
received in answer to their circular liberal
financial support from the stockholders to
enable them to employ. expert accountants to
investigate the books and accounts of the
railroad company and that the work will be
proceeded with at once,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
New Railroad In Wyoming.

DENVER, Feb. 2o,TThe Colorado. Wyom-
ing G. Great Northern railroad company. com
posed Of citizens Of Great Junction, Colo.
has placed s3,0OO.0O0 stock and bonds and
will build broad gauge railroad from Grand
Junction to Green River, Wyo., 2l0 miles,
during this year. It
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

The following marriage licenses were is
sued by the county clerk yesterday:
Name and Address. Age.
Gottlieb Ekdahl, Council Bluffs. ........... 25
Emma NJ. Rhydback, Council Bluffs...... %
Otto F. Skodsholm, Council Bluffs. ........ 30
Sine Nelson, Council Bluffs ............... %
G.. d. Schmidt, Omaha Observation-Disclosures "a
Frances A. Turpin. Omaha. a................ q
Douglas G. Russell, South Omaha. $3.50. "a
Mary E. Scott, South Omaha. ............. 20
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

George and Martha Washington will en-
tertain their friends at Little Hatchet
social" this evening at the First Presbyterian
church parlors. The Young Peoples Society
OF Christian Endeavor will have cnarge of the
entertainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Missouri Pacific Oficial Change.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. -2O.-A. A. Heard, assis-
tant general passenger agent of the Missouri
Pacific, has been appointed general passenger
agent Of the Great Northern Steamship COM
pany and general EASTERN agent Of the Great
Northern railway, with headquarters at
Buffalo, W. -
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Mrs. NiawhOr,s Heirs.

Judge G. S. Keenan, of Shenandoah was in
the city yesterday making arrangements for
another inning for the sensational wife-pois-
oning case in which William Mawhor of
Page county was almost hopelessly entangied
a couple of years ago. At the time of her
DEATH in 1892 Mrs. Fannie Mawhor held an
insurance policy for SO 600 on her own life in
the Equitable Life Assurance society of the
United States. The accusation made against
her husband that he had been responsible
for her death, his subsequent trial and ac-
quittal after q lot of rather damaging evil
dence had been adduced are familiar to
readers of The Bee. He presented the policy
for payment, but the company refused to
honor it, pointing out the fact that the policy
contained clause which exonerated the COM
pany from all liability where the insured
committed suicide, whether sane or insane,
within one year after being insured The
policy was issued October 20, 1892, and
Mrs. Mawhor died just five days
later In the company's answer
the allegation is made that Mrs. Mawhor
took her own life. so that on that theory
the company is justified in refusing payment
This will make complete rehearing Of the
testimony In the murder case necessary. The
probability is that the heirs Of Mrs. Mawhor
will intervene in the suit now pending, in
which their father is plaintiff. The ground
for their claim is that the taking out Of the
policy constituted a contract between the
company and Mrs. Mawhor. They will alege
that Mawhor killed his wife, and in that
way forfeited all right to the money, in
spite Of the fact that he was named as bene-
fciary. They will bring forward several de-
cisions OF the courts in which 1t has been held
that although the beneficiary cannot claim
under the policy the ctntract will be upheld
and the money paid over to other claimants
George Washngton's little hatchet will be
prominent on the bill Of fare at the social
this evening under the auspices of the
| Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
Of the First Presbyterian church. All are in
| vii cd m ha
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
ATTEMPTED RonhrrY.

Fer sale. fixtures and lease City Steam
laundry; established business; must be sold
at once. ii. w. Binder, receiver.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Robert simunds Secures Damages.

DIES MONIES, Feb. 20.-(Special Tele-
gram)-The jury before which was tried
the damage suit of Robert Simonds against
the Iowa Travelling Mems association re-
turned a verdict awarding plaintiff dam
ages in the amount of 1850.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

Aprons, dusting caps, etc., for sale in Labor
day booth, and fancy work in Christmas
booth, at Bazaar of National Holidays" in
Eiseman building, today (Thursday), Broad
way Methodist
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

DR.. 8. 9. VESTS NERVE AND ssAiN TREATMENT
ia sold under positive written guarantee, by
authorized agents only, to euro Weak Memory;
Loss OF Brain and Nerve Power; Lost Manhood;
Quickness; Night Lossos; Evil Dreams; Lack OF
Confidence Nervousness; Lassitude; oil Drains,
Loss of Power of tho Geuerative Organs in either
sex, caused by over oxertion, Youthful Errors, or
which leads to Miscry. Consumrtion, Insanity
ard Death. Is. mail, 81 n box; six for SIS; with
written guarantee TO cure or refund money. Wecta
Liver Pills cure Sick Headache. Biliousness,
Liver Complaint. Sour Stomach, Dyspepsia, and
Constipation. GUARANTEES Issued only by
Goodman Drug Co. OmanA .
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
WESTERN PACKING INTERESTS.
Operations Still Further Enlarged for the
MeeIk-E Estimate Nav lie ReacMcd.

Week-Estimate May he Reached.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 20.-(Specal Tele-
gram )-Tomorrow's Price Current will
say: Packing operations further enlarged
showing 100000 hogs for the week COM
pared with 100000 the preceding week and
265,G0 last year, making n total of 6,7O0 O0l
since November !, against 1885, 600 a year
ago. The total to March is expected to
be within per cent of 1st of January esti-
mates. Prominent places now compare as
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
All at Iinif Price.

We will continue to sell all our frames
and pictures at just half price all this week.
Open every evening. II. l.. Smith & Co., 45
Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

Luncheon served at noon today in the Else
man building, by Broadway Methodist ladies.
Chicken pie dinner from $50 to s p. m. 25
cents each.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
Marriage Lscrnses.

Colonial lunch and costumes, First Presby-
teran church tonight. Admission 25 cents,
children 15 cents
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
a, l., Hendricks Dead.

A. l.. Hendricks died last evening at 6:15
o'clock at his residence, corner Avenue A
and Fifteenth street, aged 73 years. He had
been well and strong for several months past,
and was about the streets Tuesday. At night
he did not feel particularly well, being unable
to sleep. He got out of bed and took some
morphine pills. 1t is supposed that he took
an overdose, for when his wife arose in the
morning she could not rouse him. He re-
mained unconscious until 2 o'clock, when he
partially revived for a few minutes and recog-
nized his relatives, who understood that there
was but little hope of his recovery.
The deceased was born in Russell county,
Va, and was married in 1855 to Miss Martha
M. Fuller. He came here in 1872 and has
been more or less prominent in political mat
ters, having served two terms as justice of
the peace. During the past few years he has
occupied high position in the councils of
the local peoples party. He leaves wife
and seven children, Robert, Thomas, Henry,
Fullen, Ira, Frank and Maynard. Robert,
Ira and Frank are residents of Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

Gas heating stoves for rent and for sale a
Council Bluffs Gas companys office.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

Buckwheat cakes, loaf sugar syrup one Of
the breakfast dishes at Pearl chop house, l5c.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

Davis sells drugs. paint and glass cheap.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21

Yes. the Eagle laundry is that good
laundry" and is located at 724 Broadway
If in doubt about this, try 1t and be convinced
Don't forget name and number Tel. 1877
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
NEWS FROM COUNCIL BLUFFS
Democrats Hold Their City Convention and
Make Nominations.
KelLsR'S WolK FOR REFORM REWARDED
He Secures an Endorsement In the Shape of
denomination for the Office of Coun-
ci'man-at-Large-Rest of the
Ticket Takes Some Time.

Councilman-at-Lar S. KELLER
Park Commissioner. A. G.. GRAHAM
School Directors. ROBERT RAIN
......G. A SCHOEDSACK
Omaha daily bee., 1895-02-21
FROM SOUTH OMAHA.

Neatest drug store. Taylor's. Grand hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-18

HAvERHu.L. Mass, Jan. ls.-The addl-
tions To the ranks Of the strikers begin TO
be takcn as an indication of general
strike. Both sides are as determined as
ever, and both seem confident OF finally
winning. The manufacturers declare that
they cannot advance the wages because Of
the big rise In the price Of leather. Al.
though the union officials will not admit
the fact, it is thought probable that the
strike may spread 20 Lynn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-18

The u lneys ie"ome sore aud cease 20 oct
pioi eflg. f'eli We their disirpsa and set them
in ,isorous motion wlth llnsiei tsr's stomach
Bi iers. and all viii sbr We l. Othetwlsr. np-
pr,h nj liiixht's disease. diabetes or Rlbun-
inuria, all dangerous maladics. Malaria. dys-
pepsia. constipation bilousness and nervous
ness vi yield To this benignant and agreeable
medicinal agent. which promotes appetite and
a gam IA yigor aud ncsh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-18

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Jan. ls.-Five weeks
ago Monday j. A. Potter, superintendent
Of the Russell Mills Manufacturing a,m.
pany, left town. Since then nothing has
been heard of him. and his affairs are I'm
pretty bad shape, tia Russell mills being
between 5000 and 5000 out, and private
individuals $1,000 or $4,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-18
Saw They WIN Hold Ont.

DOVER, Del, Jan ls.-Two more ballots
were taken for United States senator in
joint session yesterday. Senator Higgins
received 10 votes; Addicks, 9; Massey, 3;
Wolcott tDom.) 8; Tunnel (Dem), !, on
the first ballot. A second ballot resulted
likewise. Sixteen votes are necessary to
elect, and both sides claim they will hold
out, even II no senator Is elected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-18
Purses Were Opened.

BosToH, Jan. ls.--The Hebrew cbari.
b,ble societies of Boston held big ban.
quet last night for the purpose Of raising
money for distribution among the varIous
charities. About 300 people were present.
The sum OF $1,000 was realized from SUBJ
sQrinfiona
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-18
Two Women Seriously Injured.

BosToS, Jan. is.-rhe explosion of a can
Of naphtha yesterday In Reeds ,tory at
Charlestown caused panic among the
women operatives. Kate Barker jumped
from n second story window and received
q broken ankle, and AMMO Dunn was
badly irarned about the hands and body.