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Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
INTERESTING LINovLN GOSSIP.
OH Inspector Edmiston Having Trouble
Securing Ohice Room.


Securing Ohice Room.
LINCOLN, July 13.-(Special)-On In
spector Edmiston wants an office and the
Board OF Public Lands and Buildings does
not appear inclined to accommodate him. That
is. the board does not seen disposed to let
him in on the ground floor, and as Edmston
is a lame man, that is where he desires to
locate his office. The board has apartments
to let on any OF the stories above, but on the
first floor the demand exceeds the supply In
the state capitol building. The oil inspector is
now doing business in the small apartment
occupied by Adjutant General Barry, and it is
crowded. He thinks that the room now de-
voted to the State Board Of Agriculture would
about ft his case, But Is Is not likely that
he will be able to secure it..
The case OF Peter J. McNally against the
Union Pacific railroad has reached the su-
preme court on petition in error. On April
6, 1892. McNally was injured on a crossing OF
the Union Pacific at South Omaha In the
district court Of Douglas county he won a
Judgment for $431. and the company appeals
the case.
State Auditor Moore has not yet been given
a decision by the attorney general in the
Farmers Mutual Insurance company's case in
which one johnson files charges of illegally
conducting an insurance business and which
has been argued before the auditor. Deputy
Attorney General Summers today told the
auditor that he was ready to go over the
case with him at any time between now and
6 p. m. Monday. decision will likely be
reached before that time.
b. S. Gillespie today filed a claim for a
water right for the longest ditch in the state
When completed 1t will be $50 miles in
length. II will tap the Niobrara In Sheridan
county about the center and how east
through Cherry, Brown. Rock and Holt coun,
ties, utilizing about forty-five miles OF the
bed OF Snake river. and debouchlng into 8
reservoir In Cherry county.
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tions are that the ground will be in splendid
condition for putting in fall grain.
CREIGHTON, Neb, July 13.-(Special.) y
Farmers are busy harvesting the heaviest
crop of small grain ever raised in this section
Of the state. Corn is in splendid condition
and practically out OF the way of drouth,
but another good rain soon would insure an
immense yield.
WAUNETA, Neb, July 13-(Special.) THE
frequent showers that have fallen in the past
week almost daily were succeeded this after
noon by the heaviest rain since 1893, over
three inches having fallen
HASTINGS, July 13.-(Special Telegram.)-
Over an inch of water fell here this evening
and it is still raining. Everybody is rejoic-
ing.
YANKTON, S. D.. July 13.-(Specal Tele-
gram BADLY needed rain for corn and pas
lures is falling here at this hour. The storm
seems to be general over southern South Da-
kota and northern Nebraska.
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W. G. +. u. convention Concluded.

YORK, Neb., July 13.-(special.) )-The
Woman's Christian Temperance union con-
venton closed its session for the Sixth
district of Nebraska yesterday. The session
was mostly a business one. The following
are the officers elected: President, Mrs. l..
S. Ferguson; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
z. NJ. Cobb; recording secretary, Miss Myrtle
Simpkins of Gresham; treasurer Mrs. Sadie
Foster OF Bromfield. Superintendents were
appointed over fourteen departments. The
convention was a decided success. 1t will
next year be held In Aurora.
F. A. Hannis, jewelry dealer Of this city
who was closed some time ago on chattel
mortgages, opened his store again today.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Omaha A. %. a. W. Picnic.

FREMONT, July 13.-(Special )-Patten
lodge No 17S. Ancient Order of United Work
men, held a picnic here today. They ar
rived here on special from Omaha and were
escorted to the park by the members Of Ere
mont and Germania lodges. Ancient Order OF
United Workmen. At the park an address
OF welcome was delivered by Hon. Frank
Dolezal, city attorney, on the part of the
city, and by A. X. Dane in behalf Of the
order in Fremont. DR.. ii. w. Alwine oi
Omaha responded in behalf OF Patten lodge
The afternoon was taken up with races and
dancing. The races created considerable in,
terest, and there were a great many con
:estants. About 250 were present from
Omaha.
Fremont lodge No. 50. Daughters Of Honor
installed the following officers last evening
Q. OF H., Amelia Nieman; L. OF H., Mrs, A
b. Stewart; c. of c., Mrs. Flora Yakish
usher. Miss Dell Hastorf recording secretary
Miss Daisy Hanson: financier. Mrs. T. r
Hamlin; receiver. Mrs. G. A. Story; l. W.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
STATE RoRrIcULTURlsrs TO MEET
Summer Convention of the Society Will BE
Held at wymore.

LINCOLN, Neb, July 13.-(Specal) )-The
State Horticultural society has accepted the
invitation of ]. M. Russell G. Son of Wymore
to hold a summer meeting with them July
23, "a and 25. Wednesday the oath has been
designated as peach day for Nebraska and
the society members and those interested
in horticulture are to pass the day in the
Russell orchards with thousands of bushels
of peaches in sight and hundreds Of bushels
or early ripening varieties to eat. Nebraska
has long been known to raise the best apples.
cherries and grapes in the west. 1t is not as
well known that hardy varieties Of peaches
are also grown with commercial profit in
the state. Out of town visitors should come
down Tuesday to be in time for the drive
to the orchards Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Albert t. NIehola. Found Guilty.

LoUP CITY, Neb., July 13.-(Special Tele-
gram. THE trial of Albert T. Nichols, cash
ier OF the defunct Peoples State bank OF
Litchfeld, for receiving deposits after know
ing Of the insolvency of said bank which has
been in progress here since July 0, and which
has excited more interest In this county than
any trial since that of Richardson in 1887
went to the jury at o'clock this afternoon
and the jury. after being out one hour re-
turned a verdict Of guilty. Judge Sinclair
reserved sentence until 10 o'clock Monday
morning,
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Took the Money but Not the Widow.

NEBRASKA CITY, July 13.-(Special)-A
good story has just been made public in this
city. An aged widow residing in the eastern
part of the city concluded to again embark
upon the sea of matrimony. In looking about
she discovered a young man, who seemed to
suit her taste exactly and who assured her
that he was perfectly willing to marry her,
but that II would be necessary to have some
money to procure the license and obtain suit
able clothes for the wedding. The old lady
had $50 laid away for rainy day, which she
gladly gave him, and he departed, promising
to return and carry out his part Of the con-
tract. Failing to do so. the widow reported
the facts to the police who discovered the
young man fitted out in brand new clothes
and having good time on what was left OF the
money. In order to avoid any trouble he re-
turned what remained to the widow, and She
is now long on eXperenceg but short on cash
e. F. Warren and John C. Watson have
brought suit In the countylcour against Mrs
Hanna e. Maxam to recover $3.50 attorneys
fee in the divorce case of Hanna L. Maxam
against II. w. Naxam, Itis alleged that she
is disposng OF her property, so an attachment
was issued and placed in Sheriff Huberle'S
hands, who went to Unadlla and levied or
the property yesterday.
The remains OF Mrs. Francis Graves
mother Of Mrs. J. NJ. r.. Manager of this city
arrived at noon today from Omaha. The
funeral occurred this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14

Accident Thought to he Due to Careies,
ness of Dock Hands at Southa m pf OIL.

ness OF DOCK Hanos at SOutha m pi on.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-The Navy de-
partment was informed several days ago Of
the mishap to the Columbia while In dry
dock at Southampton. as reported in the AS
sociated press cable dispatches, but for some
reason has seen fit to keep the information
from the public. Captain Sumner sent two
cablegrams on the subject. The first re-
ported that the vessel had been strained, and
the second. after the examination had been
made, stated that no serious injury had been
sustained by the vessel. He expects to start
homeward today, having almost completed
coallng, which was rather a tedious task.
Notwithstanding the captains statement that
no serious injury has been sustained by the
Columbia, the officials here. basing their
views on the full details contained in the
press dispatches, are inclined to fear Captain
Sumner has underestimated the real damage.
1t is inconceivable to them that such a YES
sci could lie under havy strain in a dry dock
without receiving substantial injury, and the
fact that the heavy stanchions supporting the
protective deck were sprung was evidence
that she must have been terribly strained
If her bottom plates are buckled and bent, as
reported, it will interfere greatly with tht
speed trial, which was looked forward 10
with so much interest by naval officers, and
which was to begin today. However, II Ii
said the damage is not irreparable, and when
the ship returns to New York she probably
will be at once placed in dock and agaT
examined by the constructors. II It is found
that she is badly warped she will be sent L
Cramps to be Strengthened, which will in
volve the removal OF many Of her plates anC
frames and consume much time.
The accident Is ascribed at the Navy de
partment to the fact that the dock people a
Southampton are not used to handling nava
vessels. The Columbia was supplied with
complete set OF plans for the guidance o
dock hands in placing the blocks under her
and the accident is said TO be undoubtedly at
tributsble 10 the failure Of the workmen u
follow these plans closely.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Tramps IaIk on free silver.

FAIRMoNT. Neb,. July 13.-tspecial)-
Two tramps named King and Williams, gave
an open air lecture on the streets last night in
the interest of free silver. They gave ex-
Governor Lewelllng great praise for his course
while governor, and said they wanted 1t un-
derstood that they were not anarchists. They
said they were working men and knew what
they were talking about. They took up a
collection and gathered in 80 cents
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
To Celebrate Emancipation Day.

FALLS CITY, Neb., July 13.-(Special)-
The fourth annual celebration Of Emancipa-
tion day by the colored people will be held
at Hinton's park. free dinner will be
served at 1890. consisting Of roast OK. NUT
ton and pork in sufficient quantities for TO-
900 people. Speaking in the afternoon. com
mencing at o'clock, by Hon. II. C. Rus-
sell. J. Evans, John NJ. Brown OF Topeka,
Kan, and Hon. Church Howe OF Auburn.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14

The Falls City Star band, Lincoln Farmers
and Merchants band, Omaha band and To-
peka Dispatch band will furnish music. Ex-
cursion trains from Lincoln over the Missouri
Pacific, via Nebraska City, and from st. Joe
over the B. e. NJ. will run at reduced rates.
big crowd Is expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Recognized the i3olters.

BEATRICE, July 13.-(Special Telegram
The Gage county democratic central commit
tee met today and fixed August as the date
OF the county convention. BY a unanimous
vote It was decided to incorporate in the
call the selection Of thirty delegates to at
tend the state convention called to meet in
Lincoln September 5.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
SEVEN INDIANS MEET DEATH.
Fatalities at the Yeaton's Pasture Continue
to he Reported.

DECATUR, Neb, July 1S.-(Special)-Two
Indian women and one child died last night
in Yeatons pasture, where the Indian cele-
bration is taking place. The women got
glorlously drunk on a homemade compound
Of hard cider and participated in Indian
dances until completely overcome. This
makes the seventh Indian who has died
since the celebration began. Captain Beck
with fifteen Indian police from the Winnie
bago agency, arrived on the grounds yester-
day. man from Correctionville, Ia. was
arrested by the police for disordery conduct
Captain Beck sampled the cider, but found
1t to be all right There was no whisky in
sight. The police found a two-gallon jug
buried.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Bond meeting Called.

FULLERTON. Neb., July 13.-(Special)-
The Fullerton school board has ordered a
special election to be held July "a. to vote
IS 600 In bonds to build an addition to the
school house.
The Nance County Teachers institute will
be held this year July ~ 10 August 4, In the
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Small Biaze at Nebraska C,tv

NEBRASKA CITY, July 13.-(Special Tel
egram.)-About II o'clock tonight fire was
discovered in the basement Of ]. ]. Jami-
sons drug store. Firemen soon had the fire
under control. The loss will not exceed
81, 900, fully covered by insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Pierce Popuiists in Parade.

PIERCE, Neb, July 13.-(Specal Tele-
gram) )-This was a gala day for the populists
in this city. Hon. Frank Barbour OF South
Dakota spoke on the free silver question for
over an hour on the street today. The streets
were filled with people. The audience was
composed of people from surrounding towns.
Music was furnshed by the Populist quartet.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14

are Mrs. Sarah d. Jenkins OF the Brockport,
N. Y, Normal school, and Prof. p. w. Hess
of the Genoa High school.
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Fnvnr. the MetrIo srstem.

WASHINGTON, July l3-word has been
received here that the select committee Of
the British House OF Commons on weights
and measures has reported a recommendation
that the metric system be made permissIve
at once in Great Britain, and compulsory
after two years-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
STUDYING A WAR PROBLEM
Some Practical Work Laid Out for the
Newport Naval College.
SUPPOSE ENGLAND SHOULD DECLARE WAR
Naval and Military Experts Discuss an
Imaginary Campaign by Great Britain
Against the United States on the
Eastern seaboard.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The naval war
college at Newport is now engaged in the dis
cussion OF a most interesting problem, the
solution Of which is of vital Importance to the
great Atlantic seaboard cities. This problem,
which was framed by Captain ii. c. Taylor
and Captain Mahan, is based on a supposed
attack on the New England coast by great
British naval force, supplemented by a strong
body of troops from Halifax. AS laid be-
fore the war college, the problem IL as fol-
lows:
On May 10 war is imminent. The enemy
Is assembling at Halifax. He is expected
to descend on the New England coast His
probable plan is to occupy the coast and the
cities from Portland to Boston, thereby Sec
onding certain movements of his land forces
His success depends upon his ability to COM
plete this occupation before June 10. and
maintain 1t until July 10. The forces des-
tined for this purpose are one or more fleets
whose total strength is three times that Of
our fleet. and 10000 men in fifty transports.
Our available force is ordered to assemble
for the present in Nantucket sound.
On May 20 war is declared. The fleet
leaves, occupies Provincetown AID blockades
Boston on May 20. the fleet Is composed
of six battleships eight armored cruisers,
eighteen cruisers, twelve gunbOats and twelve
tOIpSuO DudlS' no DeBlHS 10 keep touch
Of our fleet wherever 1t may be by means
OF scouts. Our force is five batteships five
armored cruisers. fifteen cruisers, ten gun
boats, ten torpedoe boats and one ram The
heavy monitor at Boston and one light one
at Portsmouth and another at Portland are to
be retained at these points We learn that
a much larger force Of the enemy is about to
leave Halifax. II sails May 25. blockades
Portland occupies Casco bay. and gets in
| touch with its Proyincetown feet on May 27.
| II Is composed Of ten battleships, fifteen
armored cruisers, twenty cruisers, twenty
| gunboats, twenty torpedo boats and fifty
transports for carrying 10000 troops OF all
| arms.
Designate a plan for meeting this demon
| stration. Show the best disposition OF our
! forces and describe In detail our operations
| for the campaign.
| Several most interesting papers have al
| ready been submitted In answer to this
problem by our own naval officers and yes
| terday the college was given an accurate
| insight into the celebrated Yslu river naval
engagement as bearing on the best course
Of defense by Captain Philo McGiffen, who
was present at this fight and commanded one
OF the Chinese transports
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Hurt in a Rupaway ACCIDENT.

BLAIR, Neb., July 13.-(Special.) John
Clayville of Winchester. ILL.,, was badly hurt
here yesterday by a runaway team
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
Iowa Postmaster Appointed.

WASHINGTON. July 13.-(special Tele-
gram)-s. O. Rue was today appointed post
master at Little Turkey, Chickasaw county.
Ia. vice H. o. Rue, resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14
New Methods for tbs oongresslonaI library

WASHINGTON, July 1S,-It is not unlikely
that the investigation into the accounts OF
Librarian Spofford will result in reorganlza-
tion OF the congressional library force. by
which there will be a government officer in
dependent Of the librarian, appointed to look
after the financial affairs Of the library. leay-
ing MIR. Spofford to attend TO the library
proper. Mr.. Spofford will recommend to
congress the establishment OF a bureau for
rePlstraIion Of cOpYrights.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-07-14

Mrs. N, S. Short; o. W., Mrs. C. Peters; ad-
wiser to G. of H., A. X. Dane. At the close
Of the services refreshments were served.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-11-15

Miss LucylMcCloud returned Satur-
day from a weeks visit with her sister
in Colraine. Mass. L. ID. Taiyor and
A. B. Clapp were at Chesterfield lake
this week, and brought over Mr.. Tay
lor's yacht. Mrs c. B. Rice and
daughter Amy returned Saturday from
their visitin Weat TOWNSEND. Miss
Louise Hill was called to her home in
Williamsville last week by the serious
illness of her mother Joseph Fenton
returned Thursday from his visit in
Windsor and Bellows Falls. Mrs.
George Walker returned to her home
in Westminster Tuesday fater a week S
visit with her niece. Mrs. Ellen Good
rich. Major Beck of Halifax was a
guest briefly this week at ID. N.
Mays. Mrs. Ella Woodland of Putney
and two children spent Sunday at Mrs.
Warner Spears. George Wilson is
spending the week in Westminster. -
Miss Mamie Rock returned to her
home in Putney this week on account
of illness. Ed Osgood of Bellows Falls,
has been in town this week. Henry
Jackway has gone to Saxton's River
where he is to have charge of the Yer
mont Academy boilers.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-11-15

The good parson whose name or ma
ture are not Of the night kind, cam
quite make out yet whether she took
him for the milkman or beer man.
But it was in the shades of the even
ing he was making his round of pas
toral calls and bad just reached the
door of an Estcyville domicile. when
the good dame stuck out pitcher and
said "1'll take n quart. =
The r. II. Buckley white
house" night lunch cart made it's first
appearance last night, being stationed
near the Main Elliot street corner.
This is feature of village life which
has long been on the point of being
located but last year though the
bailiffs consented, the selectmen re-
fused. This year there was also a
little friction, due to a fear that it
would be another beer-seling place !;
but the parties running it, stock
company that has built and put into
operation over $50 of these carts, say it
shall be no such thing, that they
operate on an entirely different plan.
Quite a large number turned out
to the Baptist social given last even.
ing A very nice supper was served.
The evenings entertainment consisted
of recital by Miss Louise Rawson
who received a number of encores,
showing the appreciation of her work
Mrs. G.. +. r. Jcnne, who had drilled
five little girls to sing a song which
they sang very sweetly: a song by Miss
Hortense Hall: reading by Miss Howe
duet by Messrs. Hall and Hawley; q
violin solo by Miss Grace Eels; Mrs.
Lulu McLane and Miss Dora Mitchell,
a duet Mrs Lulu McIane gave very
pleasing selection on the piano. The
ladies made about $50.
f. W. Mcclure handed in his
resignation Saturday as night watch
man and police officer, position
which he had held with credit to him
self and satisfaction to the public for
eight or nine years past. This step on
his part has been in contemplation for |
several months and was the result of
friction over the prohibitory law.
The bailitfs in response to a food of |
complaints. when they voted for a
general raid on the dealers in the ar
dent, instructed him to this effect and |
also to arrest drunken persons who |
showed themselves on the street. Nc |
Clure insisted that this was not adj
visable or practicable, that notwith-
standing the talk he had been onI the
street for years and there was less
drunkenness now than in the past, and |
that the action demanded would in his
opinion be i'll advised. There was a
good deal of dispute then, and but for
the fact that the village was in the
midst of the burglar scare and he was
in charge of a systematic offer to
catch the robbers, his resignation
would have been called for then.
Saturday afternoon he put it in vol
unfairly rather than take charge of the
raid, largely because, as he says, he
found it was not intended to include
all dealers
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1895-11-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

" WEB. A. meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, '95,
po,,toes delivered any part Of the village in
,ohushcl lots at So cents per bushel.
,stf NJ. |. MATHER, w. Brattlcboro.
II Bjssell will sell at Public Auction, at his
.,,se No. 3 Washington street, on Thursday,
,bc slst, at p. IN, 70 Shares Of Water in the
pro,pect Hill Aqucduct Company. l6wl
INV YOUR Tea and Coffee of Jacobs Tea Co.
oupositc Grange store. l3tf
We shall take sound, ripe Apples this week
and until notice to the contrary Bring them as
o,rlv in the week as convenient. Price zoe. per
hundred lbs. Cash Dec 10.
1T ph"ii""'" ' w.
croouct, good quality, low prices, and Lawn
Tennis, at Clapp 4 Jones. 4atf
r.c Clapp 4 Jones' Transferring Fluid for
fun. a'''
Violin, Banjo and Guitar Strings of best quail
yat CLAP JONES. ~
Fine Watch and Clock Repairing. Prices are
moderate. &. W. SAWYER, 80 Main 81. soft
stationery for fine correspondence. Full sup
MY in latest tints and styles.
$.tt CLAf " ooAGs'
Removal.
sewing Machines sold on monthly instruments
without interest. Any make of machine taken
IN mart payment Needles, Oil and Supplies for
any machine. Office over Durgin's Drug Store,
| III Main st. W. u. COLLIER, Agent.
Att
Picture Frames in upwards of two hundred
styles, at Clapp & JONES' lstf
Popular Songs, and instrumental Music and
Roots Mt Clapp 4 Jones'. a9tf