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Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
THINKS HIMsELF 4 TRAM OF CARS
Queer HaIIucinRtiOn of n Harmless
Lunutic in YIichirnn

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Aug. 1O.-There is
now in the county Jail awaiting a vacancy
in the Pontiac asylum young man who i'm
AGNES he is train Of cars. He was brought
here from Milan, and gives his name as
Walter Rogers He says his home is in
san francisco, whence he made remarkable
fast run, often attaining a rate of ninety
miles an hour. He spends nearly all his
time in initiating the noises attendant on
starting up and stopping a railroad train.
EVERY sound and movement he produces with
startling fidelity and details. When the
ohicer found him he was on the railroad
track, and from his actions was Just getting
up steam. Soon he said it was time to
start ordered the fireman to fill the tank with
water and the tender with coal. initiating
every act perfectly. Then he pulled out the
lever and started the train running so fast
that 1t was necessary to head him off with
horse. His whistle for down brakes" can
be heard a great distance. He is about II
years old 1t is believed that the name and
address he gives are both false and the
officers are anxious to know from what
section he comes
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
ONE MAN KILLED AND NINE INJURED
Fatal Effects of Broken Drnwbnr
on the Big Four Road.

on thc JIG FouF
CINCINNATI, Aug 10.--The Times-Star' s
special from Greenburg, Ind, says there was
a freight wreck on the Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Chicago andn St. Louis railroad last night
near st. Paul.
Killed:
AUGUST KoENIG, 1179 San Francisco
street, Chicago
Injured:
William Pugh, Birmingham, Ala, fatally
was an iron worker going to Muncie. Ind.
Thomas Daily. Oswego, N. Y. right leg and
shoulder broken, skull fractured, aged II;
woodworker on his way home
Frank Knowles. limbs and ribs broken,
Cincinnati wood carver.
Alfred Osten, Pittsburg, Pa, limbs and
going to Terre Haute.
Ralph Watson, Cincinnati, seriously injured
internally, jeweler; hunting employment.
Five others were injured, but not seriously.
The wreck occurred with the first section
of train No. 81, William Kennedy. conductor,
and John Shay, engineer. The train was
westbound and loaded with COAL pig iron,
stock and lumber. and was making forty
miles an hour, when piston broke in two
about midway, the drawbar dropping and
catching in the ties, pitching all the cars off
the track, totally demolishing eleven.
The injured were all beating their way and
they were all in the front car, which was
box car loaded with coal. The injured were
rescued from the debris and carried to St.
Paul, where they were cared for. None of
the train crew were injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
THIS WOULD SEEM QUITE STRANGE.
MethOdists Working to Overturn nm
Old Established Eeature.

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-The Post says today
The Methodist ministers of Illinois and other
states are gravely considering the question of
removing the time limit OF appointment. Ac-
cording to the present laws of the church
minister can remain in one charge only five
years without change At the general confer
ence to be held In Cleveland in 1896 a move
ment will be made to abolish this limit Illi-
nois delegates to this gathering VIII be Sc
lected at the Rock River conference in Elgn
next month and the advocates and opponents
of the plan are working to obtain control of
the delegation. The laymen do not agree
with their pastors in this proposition, how
ever They like change and are in favor of
preserving the time limit. The bishops are
also said to be opposed to the amendment to
the rules and 1t Is believed that in the end the
proposition win be defeated,
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
FIGHT At DALLAS A SURE GO NOW
Seats Selling Rapidly to sports All
Over the Country.

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 1O-secretary Whee-
lock of the Florida Athletic club has received
a letter from E. /. Mccormick, proprietor of
one of the big hotels in Portland, Ore, stating
that party of $50 Oregonians have chartered
train and will be down to take in the
Corbett- -Ftzsimmons glove contest in Dallas
next October. e. J. Donaldson of Paris,
France, writes for a diagram of the amphi-
theater. His request was complied with by
return mail. Now that the glove contest is a
sure go the business men Of Dallas are buy
ing seats in blocks of five, ten and fifteen, and
sending the tickets to their customers over
the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
ANOTHER LEXOw COMMITTEES.
Philadelphia VIII Clear Up Her NUM-
ciDnI Atmosphere.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10.-The senate
committee appointed to inquire into or
"Lexow" the municipal affairs Of this city
met this afternoon and formally voted to ac-
cept the Citizens Municipal unions offer of
81 ,ooo with which to defray the expenses of
the Investigation. They also selected Silas
w Pettitt as their attorney to conduct the
investigation. Mr.. Petttt Is president of the
league and one of the best known lawyers
In Philadelphia. Chairman Andrews said to
representative OF the Associated press
The investigation will be thorough and be-
fore we get through We will show the people
of Philadelphia that we mean business"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
SUSPECTED OF POISONING THREE
Arrest of Young Woman on n
Horrible ChnrrC.

Horrible Charge.
WELLSBORO, Pa, Aug 1O.-The mys-
terry surrounding the death on May II last
Of Miss Elizabeth Knapp was partially
cleared last night by the arrest of Miss
Charlotte Dutton, alias Howell, on a war
rant charging her with murder. Miss Knapp.
who made her home in the family of
Chauncey HILL became suddenly i'll on Nav
Is and died the next day. The coroner's
jury rendered a verdict that she died by a
corrosive poison administered either by her
self or some unknown person.
Miss Knapp's friends were not satisfied
with the verdict and sought detective aid.
The detectives worked six weeks on the
case and secured evidence enough to war
rant the arrect of Miss Dutton. Miss Dut
ton has been living in the family of Howell
also. 1t is charged by the friends of Miss
Knapp that she was jealous of the latter
and took this means to get rid of her. When
the alleged criminal was taken to jail she
feigned insanity.
There are two other mysterious deaths
which occurred in the Howell family. which
will probably be charged to Miss Dutton.
Shortly after her appearance at the Howell
residence the latters wife died under pe-
culiar circumstances. Not long after his
wife's death young son died with symptoms
OF poisoning and it is alleged that both were
poisoned by the woman now under arrest
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11

Specimen of thr Civilization Existing
in Some Pnrts of MeNico.

in Some Parts of Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO, Aug. 10.-Whue the
family of Mr.. Gregory Jimnez was profoundly
sleeping at midnight on the 9th inst in the
town of Chotopo, near Texoccco. the house
was attacked by eight bandits Jiminez,
aroused by the demonstration outside,
took his pistols and went to the door
to see what was the matter Meantime all
the family had awakened and accompanied
Jiminez to the door, which upon being opened
was found to be surrounded by bandits, who
rushed upon Jiminez with machettes, cutting
him severely in the knee. He stood by his
post and began firing on his asssilants, who
returned the fire Jiminez's sister was shot
through the arm and his brother cut down
with machettes. Mounted police, hearing the
firing came riding up and the bandits fled.
The district government of the state of Mex
leo is determined to put a stop to these out
RACES and already many important arrests
have been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
Fight Between Tramps and Citizens.

MARION, Ind, Aug. 10.-During a running
fight last night between a gang Of tramps
on one side and posse of citizens and police
on the other, several citizens were injured
The tramps made their escape after more
than fifty shots had been fired. Otto McFeely
and Charles Webster received injuries which
are probably fatal
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
Sailed According TO schedule.

NEW YORK, Aug. iO.--The North German
steamer Trave. on board which slight fire
occurred last night, sailed according to sched-
ule this morning. The steamer sustained
no damage from the fire and the loss on
cargo was trfng.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11

service and kept about during the early part
OF the night. The bigger portion Of the
night shift was sent out on the beats. A
few officers were also placed about the offices
In Tho clIv hnn
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
So Sweet
SO Speedily
Effective as
CutiCura Soap

TOR FACIAL BLENIsHEs, rashes, freckles,
bites and stiugs OF insects, yellow, oily, and
notify skins. chafngs, irrttations. indsm.
nations, and undue perPiration, CUriCuRA
SOAP, because Of its delicate medication, IL tho
mo.s so9.n'"s cooling; p",y,Ss .Sss., sss nsaan
most refreshing Of toilet, bath, and nursery
soaps Sale greater than the combined sales %
all other skin and complexion soaps.
Sold th.ousheat ". xeSd. 9fsish depot v. Nsws
S..I soSs El.{ ESs.,pss.: London % ps1Is
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11
Is it ANY Wonder,

When you have your land within half mile
Of the freight and passenger depot and sell
all you can raise right there, with no ped
ding, sure profits and quick returns; is it
any wonder that the garden farmers and
fruit growers do so well at Orchard Homes
When the men who go TO see this region
not only buy the land for themselves, but
recommend all their friends to do the same,
is 1t any wonder that all who investigate It,,
have the utmost faith in the value and de-
stability of Orchard Homes?
When those who have been to Orchard
Homes, seen the land and advantages that
three to four crops and even more each year
give the garden farmer, is It any wonder
that the people who find this out, are more
anxious to locate in Orchard Homes?
When you have learned that the soil, eli
mate and sure returns for your money make
II possible for a man to make an acre OF
ground at Orchard Homes pay him all the
way from $3.50 to $500 for his work on 1t
each year, is 1t any wonder that this land is
selling and will continue to sell as long as We
have any of 1t left?
When you find a place where the long, cold
winters Of this country are lacking, where
you are never snow bound nor ice-impris-
oned, where you can work every month in the
year in the fields, where you have the most
equabe climate in the world, is 1t any wonder
that the people who find this out and know it
are more than anxious TO locate in Orchard
Homes?
When you find a soil whose generous re-
turns for your labor on II pays you a large,
sure and quick profit, where good roads.
good schools churches, and all the best
elements of civilization, are already estab-
Iished is II any wonder that the home
seeker finds here the place he long has
sought?
When you apply to George w. Amcs. Cen
eral Agent. 1917 Farnam street, Omaha,
Neb, for all particulars as to this region,
Is il any wonder his information interests
and convinces you, and you see that be is
row almost unable to answer his inquiries
and make dates for those who want to see
Orchard Homes and locate there II they can
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11

NEW YORK, Aug. l0.-Notices have been
sent out by the Morgan Belmont syndicate
to those who participated in the government
bond issue that they would refund In cur
rency an installment amounting TO $40 per
cent or S34 .iOi.60. on every 800 900 Of gold
advanced for handling that portion OF the
loan distributed in this country. A payment
OF 40 per cent was made some time ago.
making the total payments today about rs
per cent. or three-fourth Of the whole The
tctal amount advanced for the American por
ton OF the loan was a little over si1 900 600
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Aug. 10.-The
strike Of the coal handlers appears to be
broken, as a number of men returned to
work today The companies have brought in
$50 men and 100 more are on their way here.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-11

This is nothing more than / expected.
For months have known that this was COM
ing. and all that surprises me Is that the
blackmailing scheme was not sprung sooner
Had been willing to have given the blood
money that was demanded of me. nothing
would have been heard o: this matter. but
as would not submit to these human leeches
they have decided to drag me down and
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21
POETRY,
A MOTHERS GOODBYE.

Sit down by the side of your mother,
my boy;
You have only moment. I know,
But you will stay bill 1 give you my
parting advice,
1t is all have to bestow.
You leave us to seek for employment,
my boy.
BY the world you have yet to be tried
But in all the temptations and strug-
giles you meet,
May your heart in the Saviour con-
fide
You will find in your Satchel Bible.
my boy,
1t is the book of all others the best.
1t will teach you to live, it will help
Won to die,
And lead to the gates or the blest.
1 gave you to God in your cradle, my
boy,
Ihave thought you the best that 7
knew,
And as long as his mercy permits me
to live
Twill never cease praying for you.
Your father is coming to bid you good
bye.
Oh, how sad and how lone we will be,
But when far from the scenes Of your
childhood and youth
You will remember your father and
me.
l want you to heed every word l have
said,
For it comes from heart filed with
love.
And, my boy, if we never behold you
on earth,
Will you promise to meet US aboye?
Hold fast to the right. Hold fast to
the right
Wherever your footsteps may roam.
Oh, forsake not the way of salvation,
my boy,
That you learned from your mother
at home,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

ing merely to perpetuate a joke
Gen. Jubal Early was in command
of tho COnfederates when our fell
lows were routed at Cedar Creek.
After the Tout some rebel wag wrote
in flaming letters on the side of the
old mill: "The Early bird caught
the worm" About the time that
gem was written Sheridan and his
black charger were starting from
Winchester. What occurred after
his arrival is told in the school
books, but upon the old mill, Just
under the first joke appeared the
next morning: 1" And the Early
bird got his Phil"
r. w. HERBERT.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

BREEZY BLAsTs.-Truth has no
Sunday coat.
Anybody can go to heaven-on a
tombstone.
If the devil couldn't lie he would
have TO quit.
The man who loves his duty will
not slight it.
The peacemaker need never be
out Of employment.
One system of backsliding is a
lack of thankfulness.
When a peacock spreads its feath-
ers it forgets il has black feet.
The hardest work any man can un-
dertake is to try to manage himself.
You need not be civil to the devil
in order to show that you are nc
bigot.
The buster a man is the harder II
Is for the devil to get into conversa
ton with him.
1t is not what you put into your
pocket, but what you take out tha
will make you rich.
Boil down the religion of some
people and you will find nothing II
it but a few notions.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21
POETRY.
YOU kISSEED ME.

ihls poem was written in 1867 NV
MISS celia Gardener, a lady under
~ years OF age. James Redpath. the
historian, thought so much of the
poem that he had copy of it printed
on white satin. John G.. Wbittior
10 writing of it, said of its Young
ao'hor' that she had truly mastered
'he science of pure English.I
ou kissed me! My head dronnod Ion.
on your breast W"
Win feeling of shelter and inCIpito
While the holy emotions nv heart dorod
not speak, '' '"reu
FLASHED up like flame from nv boort
to my cheek. "'"''
Your arms held me fast. Oh vonr
arms were so bold '"'
Heart beat against heart in their nos
sionate fold ; f"''
our glance seemed drawing nv sopI
through my eyes, "'
AS the sun draws the mist from the CO,
to the skies:
our lips clung to mine till prayed in
my bliss " p'"Seo III
lhey might never unclasp from that
rapturOus kiss.
You kissed me My heart and nv
breath and my will
In delicious joy for moment stood
still: "''0N
Life had for me then no temptations,
no charms,
No visions of happiness, out of your
arms
And were I this moment an angel pos
sesSed
OF the peace and the JOY that are given
the blest, : ~
| would fling my white robe unrepin-
ingly down,
would tear from my forehead it's beau
crown,
To nestle once more in that haven OF
rest,
Your lips uponmine, my head on your
breast.
Yon kissed me! My soul in bliss so
divine
Reeled and swooned like drunken man
foolish with wine.
And thought twere delicious to die
there, if death
Would but come while my lips were
yet moist with your breath.
And these were the questions ask day
and night:
Must my lips taste no more such ex-
qnisite delight?
Would you care if your breast were my
shelter as then:
And if you were here, would you kiss
me again?
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21
NUMBER 80.

MAJOR Browns command was
marching along hot and dusty road
In Southern Pennsylvania. Orders
were very strict against foraging,
but in spite of them a soldier sud-
denly sprang out Of the ranks in pur-
suit of fat gobbler standing among
among the sumach bushes on the
roadside. The turkey started off in
a hurry, with the man after him.
Major Brown called out, angriIy,
Halt! What do you mean? Halt ="
A few hurried steps, and the soldier
laid the turkey low with blow from
his rifle-barrel. "There, dunn We y"
he exclaimed, as he picked it up.
"I reckon you'll understand that
when the Major says halt, he means
haiti"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21
FATAL.-She hesitated.


elf | give you this pie," she
asked, "will ever see you again ?"
The individual with fringe on his
trousers and cores in his coat, shook
his head.
Madame" he answered. ~
will be frank with you. ] am not
prepared to say aught as to the pos.
sibility of such manifestation by the
souls of the departed az to render
them visible to the mortal eye"
The dripping of the rain mingled
with the sound of retreating foot
steps, while there could be plainly
heard harsh, grating noise, as of &
woman trying to unchain bulldog
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

A GOOD story, says London pa
per, Is told of lazy and loquaci0us
farmer whose farm lies lust outside
of Worcester. He called at neigh
oor's house recently. "Sit down,
sit down." insisted the neighbor.
81 don't know as ] ought" replied
the farmer, but he nevertheless sat
down. After some talk about the
crops and the value of an adjoining
piece of ground the farmer said
slowly: 81 don't know as | ought
to be sitting here. I came over to
see If ] could get ladder our house
is afire."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

PRESERVING THE PEACE.-B Bron.
cho BILL was talking with an cas-
tern man to-day, and he says when
two fellers In his section have a dis
pute they just go to law and sue each
other for damages or somethin'.
Hair Trigger Ike. But how about
the loser? Don't he get a gun anc
try TO git even?
Broncho Bill-Waal, as near as
kin make out by the time the loseI
hez paid the lawyers he amt got M
money to buy guns.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

BELLE" so you have ac-
cepted Harry! And you always
laughed at the idea of marrying
him." Nellie" know it. But
when he proposed 1 was taken
aback, and l exclaimed. "Do you
take me for fool?" And he said.
Z" No l want you for myself" It so
astonished me that he should saw
anything so bright that 1 said
" 4es' before l knew what L was
doing
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

A LADY tells good story of her
new cook. 81 took 1t for granted
that she was Catholic" she says,
land on the first Sunday after her
arrival said, Bridget, at what
time do you wish to go to church this
morning?' The answer came with
lofty superiority that would have
done credit TO the disciples of any
new dispensation. 'Oi'll no be goin'
to church at all, ma'am. Feth, it's
meself that's what they call an
egnawstic.'u
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

FOND MoTHER-"C Clarence, didn't
l hear you praying at bedtime for
God to keep Willie Wiggles from
harm tO-night?" Little Clarence
Yep! I wanted him spared, SOS
| could lick the stuffin' out of him
tO-day,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

ONE OF A KIND. Xavier
| have just sold to that gentleman 6
plano. Do you know him?
Bystander: On, yes. That Il
Mr.. Fikkle. What kind of a piano
did you send him?
Mr.. Xavier: An upright.
Bystander: An upright, eh
Well, 1t will be awfully lonesome
1t will have a monopoly Of upright
ness In that house.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

MRS. DE NEAT-It seems to me
that for man who claims to deserve
charity, you have very red nose.
Moldy Mike--Yes, mum; the
cheap soaps that us poor people has
to use Is very hard on the complex
ion, mum.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

A COSTLY Wife
The doctor thinks you have enlarge
ment of the heart.
Husband-I thought he must i'm
agine had something of the sort by
the size of the bill he sent In.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

WHAT are you doing for a liv.
ing now, Uncle Jim ?"
Well. sub, dat's what 1 calls
mighty close question; you're
a-gittin' right to my home now, but
dey amt none er yO' feathers in my
yard, Marse John ?n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

A TRAGIC COMPLICATION.-
you refuse me ~ said Charley Cal
low bitterly.
"Of COURSE" said the charming
widow.
wont you even be sister to
me?"
mo. Pm engaged to marry
your father. I'll be a mother to
yOuO
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

AT A GERMAN COURT MARTIAL.
Captain (presiding)--Then l am to
understand that the accused offered
you cigar when you were doing
sentry duty?
"Yes, your honor"
"And you declined?"
"4es, to command, your honor"
And what reply did he make ?''
"'You are an ass your honor"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

A WISE MAN.-He (disagreea-
bly)--What the mischief Is the mat
ter with this dinner?
She (mildly)--I cooked 1t, dear.
He Well, ! was wondering what
made Ii so much better than usual.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

LADY lin crowded tramway
car:) Thank you sir, but 1 don't
like to deprive you of your COM
Portable seat"
lrishman: "Be th' powers,
ma'am, 1t was comfortable no lon
ger when Oi saw you standin'."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

ACQUAINTANCE" Mr.. Bullion,
let me introduce my friend, Jones.
pve just been telling him how you
made your pile" Mr.. Bullion
(slightly deaf)-" Glad to know you,
Major PvleD
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

LATEST IN BIsCUIT.-M Mistress
You broke my Sevres plate. You
are discharged. How did you break
1t?
Servant carelessly dropped one
of the biscuits you made yesterday
on 1t.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

NOT SAGACIoUs.-" Well have to
discharge that agent" said the Presi-
dent Of the insurance company.
/" He's a nice fellow, but he isn't
suited to this business
What has he done ?" asked the
cashier. Issued accident policies
to football team.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

QUERICUs: "How did such a
place ever get the reputation of be-
ing a great health resort ?" Cyni
Gus: 1.-TWO or three prominent
men died there.n
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

lore in continuation of Gen. Aver.
e'is famous raid against the Bush
Whackers and guerrilIas in the Vir-
ginia mountains.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

MISFORTUNE has few riddles for
those who believe that sole design Of
Providence Ia the perfecting Of man.
kind.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-02-21

No matter what sort Of emotional
tempest you may have experienced,
your heart is not pure unless your
life Ia clean