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Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
MIG DRAINAGE CANAL.
Expected to work u Radical Change
In Eutnre Lnkc mmcrcc.

Expected to work ~ Radical Change
In Future Lake Commerce.
NEW YORK, Aug. a3.-Mr. Frank W.
Hawey has just returned from Chicago where
he has been for the last few weeks examining
the drainage canal in an attempt to determine
whether the construction Of this improvement
is likely to lower the waters Of the great
lakes and whether also II is likely appreclably
to divert traffic from the east down the Mis-
sissipp Mr.. Hawley has presented his re-
port to his business associates and to the
committee of the Produce exchange and other
associations who are about to begin the cam
pagn for the appropriation of 100000 for
the Erie canal
The most important information given by
Mr.. Hawley was an estimate as to the prob
able effect upon the great lakes OF the diver
sion of a great body 6f water through this
canal. His report was that there can be no
question that an enormous quantity Of water
will be taken from Lake Michigan for the
filling of this canal The best estimates that
he could obtain were that this volume will be
constantly equal to onethird that contained
in the Mississippi river above the mouth Of
the Missouri, or three times that Of the Ohio
river.
Mr.. Hawleys report upon the suggestion
that the Chicago ship canal might seriously
divert traffic from the Erie canal was very
brief, for II is all a matter Of conjecture. In
Cnlcago II is looked upon as certainty tnat
considerable lake commerce will seek the sea
through the Mississippi valley as soon as this
| canal is completed. On the other hand, Mr..
Hawley says that in the west it is thought
| that the canal would bring traffic to the Erie
canal as we'll as take 1t away, and that new
and distant localities on the west would use
| the canal as an economical route to the east.
CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-The commission ap-
| pointed by the secretary Of war to ascertain
what effect, If any, the big drainage canal
| would have upon the great lakes arrived
| here today. The commission is composed
of General Poe. U. S. A.. of Detroit; Cen
eral Buffner, U. S. A., Of Buffalo; and Major
Marshall, U. S. A., of Chicago They were
met by President Frank Winter Of the
drainage board. who accompanied them on a
| tour Of inspection down the canal. From
here the commission will go to take measure
ments on the st. Clair river and then to
Niagara. When the measurements have all
been ~taken the commission will make its
report. 1t was appointed for this duty at
| the request Of the Lake Carriers associa'
tion, who feared navigation might be
seriously damaged by the water that will
be drained from the lakes by the great cana
when it shall have been completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The commercial lawyers convention is in
session at Detroit.
The talors' strike in New York was for
mally declared off Tuesday.
A big strike of tin ore is reported near
the Wiletts gold camp, in Colorado.
No additional jurymen were secured in
the Durrant case at San Francisco Tues
day.
Rev. DR.. William Dean, the first Baptist
missionary to China and Siam, died Tues
day at San Diego Cal
Mrs. Helen Burbank Lincoln, widow Of
the late Hon. w. s., Lincoln, died Tuesday
at Washington, aged 49,
Indiana glass manufacturers met at In. In
to strengthen the combine.
OF the 500 GOO assets of the defunct Rocky
Mountain Savings bank only $4,000 is re-
ported good by the assignee.
1t is reported that two American mis-
sionaries were killed IL the recent riots
at Marsovan, Asiatic Turkey
Minister Ransom is out in a denial Of
unfavorab!e comment on Mexican officials
was made.
The cases against the two Kansas City
horsemen, Charles McCaffery and p. NJ
Brown for fighting at the race track, have
been dismissed.
New York health officers Tuesday dis
covered signs of yellow fever in a steamer
| just arrived from Cuba. The case was
Isolated at once.
Herman l.. Mueller, Kansas City agent OF
the. Schlitz Brewing company, is now said
| to be short $4,000. His stealings run back
| through five years.
The New Orleans grand jury has returned
| nine indictments for bribery against Maur-
| ice j. Hort, in connection with the traction
| company franchise.
James Amck of Eureka. Kan, was shot
! and killed Tuesday by his divorced wife
| He was attempting to chastse her with 6
| rawhide at the time.
Fires were lighted Tuesday night in the
! Moorehead Mclean steel plant at Pitts
| burg. 1t has been idle four years. One
! thousand men will be employed.
| The American Newspaper Publishers as
cuss some means of fighting the print paper
trust, which has raised the price of paper
| Treadwelrs Bears Nest, a once promising
| California mine, which was recently solo
unpIoductive, and charges of fraud ar,
made.
Leroy Cardiff, a s-year-old boy, committed
| suicide at Warsaw, Ind Tuesday Hi:
| father and mother had separated. and tht
boys taunted him about 1t until he became
! respondent.
The New York World is authority foi
! the statement that gigantic combination
of electrical manufacturers has beer
| formed 70 combat the Westinghouse Bald
| win combine.
The Kansas republican state committe,
| has decided against holding silver con
ference: They endorsed the candidacy o
| David Martin of Atchison for associate jus
tice of the supreme court
| The mayors water ordinance, which
! passed the lower board. was unfavorably
reported 10 the Denver board of aldermen
now stand as they did three months ago
Mrs; Rosa Peck OF Kansas City ha
brought suit for Sl,0O0 on an insuranc,
policy against the supreme lodge, Knights
OF Pythias. Payment on the policy was re
| heart trouble at the time be applied 70
| Insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

John L. Judd. who was for number Of
years employed in the Union Pacific offices in
Omaha and lived in Council Bluffs, died in
Sacramento, Cal, quite suddenly. Mrs. Judd
who is also we'll known In Council Bluffs as
a vocalist. has been threatened with tuber-
culosis for some time past, and three weeks
ago he took her to Colorado Springs for
treatment, her case manifasting alarming
symptoms. So far as any OF his friends here
know he was not at all unwell, and the first
any Of them knew Of his trouble was when
Judge J. Z. f. MCGEE received telegram
yesterday morning announcing his death at
Sacramento. while his wife was away from
home
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

John Dohany has gone to Denver, where he
may locate.
Luclus Wells has returned from trip to
tho mountains.
I. N. Flickinger has returned from a visit
to Spirit Lake.
Mrs. j. NJ Warren Of Harrison street left
yesterday for visit to Guthrie Center, la.
w. w. Chapman has been confined to his
bed for three weeks and is dangerously i'll.
Mrs. Olive Wiley and son of Los Angeles
CAL, are guests Of F. b. Warner and family.
Mrs. II. l. Forsythe and children left yes
tel day afternoon for a visit to Indianapolis
Ind.
Rev. II. J. Coker OF Emporla, Kan, is ex-
pected here tomorrow for a visit with his
father, Rev. Henry Coker.
Mrs. G. w. Hawkins and son left yester.
day for Winfield Kan, to spend month
with friends and relatives there.
+. NJ. Tracy of Sterling, ILL.,, vice president
Of the Keystone Manufacturing company is
in the city, the guest of DR.. J. b. Patter-
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

More than 1000 people gathered by the
shore of Cobbcsseecontee pond in Litchfeld,
Sunday, says the Portland CMe) Press, to
witness the baptism of forty-four converts,
the result of the labors of Miss Kendall and
Mrs. Lawrence of Bowdoinham. Rev. F.
w. Sanford, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Bickford,
a returned missionary from India, and Rev.
S. o. Purngton, ofiiciated. A remarkable
feature was the baptism of Master Leonard
Merrill, together with his father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Beulah Merrill; his grand
father and grandmother, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
ard Merrill, and also his great-grandfather
and great grandmother, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Lunt, the former Sc and the latter 10 years
old. This group of 'seven persons entered
the water at the same time.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

r. s. Turtle is the name of a young man
who, for some months past, has acted as
general body servant to Mayor Cleaver and
has curred the mayors horse. During his
term of employment he has had chance to
study the signatures Of his honor and a. G.
Harding, one Of the park commissioners.
Last Saturday he was out on quiet little
jamboree, when he discovered that his bank
account was running low He accordingly
made out check for $40 on Officer &
Puseys bank, payable to ]. H. Cleaver, and
signed Hardng's name to 1t. He then en-
dorsed Cleaver's name and that Of F. c.
Guelle, and took the check to John Coyle, a
saloon keeper at 2040 Broadway, who gave
him the money. The bank threw out the
check as worthless, and yesterday Turtle was
arrested on the charge Of utterng forged
instrument
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
,ne finer than the Hardman Baby Grand.
Matrimonial Mismates.

Edith May soars commenced an action in
the district court yesterday against T. r.
Sollars, demanding a divorce They were
married April 80, 1894, in this city, but FIVE
weeks after Sollars went to Burlington, Ia.
where he was arrested and convicted of a
felony, for which he is now serving a one
year sentence in the penitentiary at Fort
Madison. This is the ground ON which she
asks that her marriage ties be sundere1.
Sarah L. Masterman wants TO be divorced
from James f. Masterman. to when she was
married in 1892. She alleges that after a
year or so of more or less honeyed bliss,
during which her husband had frequently
taken occasion to call her vile names and
accuse her OF unchastity, Masterman deserted
her. He showed that he still remembered
her. however, by giving her name and ad-
dress to several men during the races in this
city last June, telling them that she was a
prostitute. all Of which. the petition states,
he knew was not true.
The only plano worth having. the Hardman.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
.selIy Good for a Month.

Sely Hough, whose spectacular attempt at
suicide met with such an unhappy. ending
last Sunday morning in the city Jail, was
brought before Justice Walker in police court
yesterday morning to answer to the charge
OF disturbing the peace. He had already been
fined SIG for being drunk, and when the evil
dence in the new case was heard and the
court learned how he had knocked down an
inoffensive little fellow who was out for a
quiet Jag, another fine of $25 and costs,
amounting in all to $33, was imposed. This
means that Selly will have more than thirty
days in which to sober up, and at the end of
that time 1t is possible that he will be
charged once more with malicious mischief
for breaking in pieces the furniture of his
call
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Remarkable Religious Reyjynh

CRESTON, Ia, Aug. 13.-(Special Tele.
gram)-A remarkable revival meeting has
closed at Cumberland. Through the efforts
Of Evangelist Lee Myers, a religious awaken
ing resulted unprecedented in the history Of
the place. Rev. MIR. Myers preached for the
Christian church, and during his meetings
of a few weeks there were $50 additions
An unusual incident occurred, Rev. r. T.
Johnson, Methodist minister, accepting the
Christian faith and becoming the pastor for
the Cumberland congregation.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
From Millions to Nothing.

John Henry Barker, once a New York mil
lionaire, but having lost his property, has
been travelling through the country taking
orders for soap and window screens. Mr..
Barker was formerly real estate agent in
New York, and two years ago, during the
bread panic in the city, distributed food to
thousands of the destitute. He says he has
slept in Central park for twenty-one nights
while waiting for promised assistance. In
some towns the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation, finding him willing to do anything,
have provided him with clothing and employ
ment
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Sioux CITY Census Returns.

SIOUX CITY, Aug. .13,T(special Tele-
gram.)-The Sioux City census was completed
today, showing a population of 2S,5O1. The
total population of Woodbury. county is 49,
521.
Henry Wick Of Pierson small town several
miles south Of here, was thrown from his
wagon as he was driving into his dooryard
last evening, and striking on the top of his
head was instantly killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

A very convenient mucilage can be made
out Of onion juice by any one who wishes to
use it, says Good Housekeeping. A good
sized Spanish onion, after being boiled for a
short time, will yield, on being pressed, a
large quantity Of very adhesive fluid. This is
used extensively in various trades for pasting
paper onto tin or zinc, or even glass and the
tenacity with which it holds would surprise
anyone on making the first attempt. 1t is a
cheap and good mucilage, and answers as
well as the more costly cements.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
state Center Man Falls Dead.

MARSHALLTOWN, Ia Aug. 13.-(Speca
Telegram. Robert Brown Of State Center
aged 23, fell dead at dinner while attending
the knights of Pythias encampment here
today. Heart disease, to which he was sub
ject, was the cause.
Mrs. James King, a farmers wife near
Gilman, died Of poison taken with suicidal
intent. She had previously been in an in
sane asylum and relatives were about to
return her to the same institution for treat
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

SIOUX CITY, Aug. 13.-(Special Tele-
gram.) .)-Police Matron Thurston has been
sued for $1,000 damages by Mrs Nell Green
for the alleged abduction of a child recently
adopted by the latter. The child's real mother
regretted having let the little one go after
the arrangement was completed and asked
the matrons help in getting it back. Three
policemen visited the place accordingly and
took the baby away. Suit was threatened
and the shild was returned but Mrs. Green
refused IN drop the case
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

The best dressed and most critical audience
of the season gathered at Grand Plaza last
evening to greet the Jennie Lind quartet,
which made its initial bow at that time.
Repeated encores and the demonstrative en-
thusiasm of the audience left nothing TO be
desired by the young ladies'. By the time
the second number had been sung the audi
ence was ready to give them an ovation.
They were called back five times after the
first number, and 1t was a wise foresight
that put them on the program for only four
numbers, for the program would have been
almost interminable had 1t contained the
usual ten or a dozen numbers. The audi
ence was delighted, and the young ladies
proved a splendid attraction. The quartet
is composed as follows: Miss Jane Addy,
first soprano; Miss Marie Mckenzie, second
soprano; Miss Stella Barden, first alto; Miss
Helene Cullen, second alto. Dalbsy's band
also furnished orchestral music
Each evening at $40 o'clock the Omaha
Guards give an exhibition drill, lasting half
an hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Sunday school Convention.

The twenty-third convention Of the Potta-
wattamie County Sunday School association
will be held at Oakland September 8 and
10. Quite a turnout is expected from all
sections of the county. Among those whose
names are down on the program for ad-
dresses from this city are DR.. Stephen
Phelps, A. A. Hart and Miss Laura Bald
win. Mrs. NJ. M. Bailey of Shenandoah is
also expected to assist at several sessions.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
EIectrocution for Stray Dogs.

Hereafter all stray dogs caught in Brant-
ford, Ont, will be electrocuted. The vic
tim is fitted with four leather boots with
metallic soles; a piece of wet sponge is fit
ted in the interior of the boot and a copper
wire connected with the street lighting sys-
tenn is attached to the metallic soles. A
policeman holds the dog by a rope around
the neck and a fireman acts as executioner.
A switch in the fire hall is turned on, CIV
ing a current of ZOO volts.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Odd Fellows Picnic at Creston.

CREsToN, Ia, Aug.y 18.--(Special Tele-
gram.)-The Odd Fellows and their friends
of southwestern Iowa held their annual picnic
today at Alton Junction. About 5000 peo-
pie were present. Grand Master Tilton
Grand Secretary Koontz and other prominent
members of the order were the speakers
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

OF course everybody knows where the best
"swimmin' hole is. or they soon find out
that Manhattan beach, Lake Manawa is the
only natural sandy beach in the west. Its
management is without criticism, and its
popularity is increasing daily.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
BURLINGTON ROUTE.
Reduced Rate,

Trennial concave knights Templar, Bos-
ton, Mass. Sale August 10 to "a.
American Pharm" ceutical association, Dem
yer, Colo Sale August IL and IL.
National convention Keeiey league, Har-
risburg Pa. Sale August 16 to 22
In addition l have on sale Summer Tourist
tickets to various points in the United States
and Canada.
Call and get copy Of map and illustrated
write up of the great Yellowstone National
park. O. NJ BROWN. Ticket Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were is
sued by the county clerk yesterday:
Name and address. Age.
George Nj. Duncan, Council Bluffs. ........ q
Grace +. Harl Council Bluffs.............. 16
2. b. Bafdsley, Nicola ..................... 80
Doris 3. G. q. A Witx. Neola,............ q
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
hoy Badly Hurt,

ATLANTIC, Ia, Aug. 13.-(Special Tele-
gram.) Paul Schulz, 7-year-od boy, while
playing in the freight yards here today, was
run over by flying cars, and one leg was
cut off and the other badly mangled.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
THE REALTY MARKET.

WARRANTY DEEDS.

W AMMAN DTLIJo
Annie Stockdale and husband to M f.
Sturgess, lot Z, Aldine Square .:...... 5000
Harry Heth to G II Payne, tr., lots l
and 2, block 8, Burlington Place..
j A Frazier ct al to A r Kelley, lot ooo
3, block 134, South Omaha: :..:........ 1,2OO
Margaret Dee to e A Barrett, acres,
commencing at Sc corner subdiv, lot
of tax list 20 in 1014-13. ............. 200
carks 's subdv ........'.......'.... ] ~. "a 1000
Mary Hays ct al to Grace Morris, ~
acres in Sc corner of NV sw 11-l6-10... 15C
l. r Seymour to Henry Kahl, lot 6,
block /, Seymour's 1st ad. ............ 500
Louise Rawitzer and husband to Min
ME Jacobs, lot 10, block a. Summit. 700
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS.
NJ Stenberg ct al to A J Smith, lots
20 to %, block IA, sesIIill............ !
Total amount of transfers ...........$7, ,752
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Attorney Commits Suicide.

SPENCER, Ia, Aug. &c. II. Hender
shott prominent attorney, committed sui
eide this evening by shooting himself. The
cause given is an alleged shortage with an
eastern loan company.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

The past weeks clearing sale at the Bos-
ton Store has been phenomenal success and
the public has shown its appreciation by lib
eral patronage.
The encouragement has been everything we
could expect and we can't show our thank.
funess in more fitting manner than by
quoting the old saying, Cant get too much
Of a good thing and continue our August
clearing sale during the entire month
AS before, we guarantee exceptional values
I'm the various lines of summer goods through
out our store, and advise an early visit to
our establishment to get the lowest prices on
August sale merchandise.
We have always done the right thing by
our patrons and mean to continue so leave
your money in town and trade at the Boston
Store during their August sale.
FOWLER, DICK & WALKER.
BOSTON STORE.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

PIERRE, S. D., Aug. 13-Defaulting
Treasurer Taylor pleaded guilty to the EN-
bezzlement of 1867 ,023S4 in Judge Gaffey's
court today. Taylor will be sentenced TO-
morrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

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 157
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

The Genuine Round Oak Furnace is the
same success that the Genuine Round Oak
heater is. Air-tight, gas-tight burns any
kind Of fuel and less Of It than any other
furnace made. Lowest prices. Cole G. Cole,
Al Main ST.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
New Suits Commenced.

Birney c. Wooley, as administrator for the
estate of George p. Leamon, filed petition
in the district court yesterday in a suit
against the United States Masonic Benevolent
association for the face of an unpaid policy
on Lsamons life. The policy was issued July
8, 1894, and little over three months later
Leamon died Although the association has
been furnished with proofs of his death it
has refused to pay the amount due, which is
81 ,036.30. A judgment has already been Sc
cured against the association in the district
court at Yankton, s. D., in the same case
Julia Flynn, executrix for the estate of
James Flynn, commenced a suit yesterday
against ]. J. Shea for the sum of $754 Lao.
She alleges that Flynn signed a note for over
500 in January, 1889. and had to pay 1t. She
now asks that she be given a corresponding
judgment against Shea.
Peter Nelson commenced a suit for $4,000
damages against o. w. Young. Last March
he and his wife took up their abode on
Youngs farm, a contract having been entered
into between them by which they were to
receive stated amount for looking after the
farm. The petition alleges that Young de-
clared the agreement at an end seven months
before the time expired While Nelson was
out looking for other employment he claims
Young broke into the house and threw his
property out into the yard, allowing 1t to
stay there until it was ruined by the rain
and sun.
B. w. Braley has commenced a foreclosure
proceeding against Lena III. Collister on a
mortgage and note for $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

Clear vacant lots to trade for dwelling
house and lot with small circumference to be
assumed by purchaser. Good farm loans
wanted. Money ready when papers are COM
pleted and title approved. Lougee & Towle.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14
Red CeG0

Red Cedar Fence Posts.
Twelve car loads standard red cedar fence
posts, 10%c each, by the car load.
A OVERT0N
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

MINOR MENTION.


Grand hotel, Council Bluffs. Newly fur
nished. Reopcned Oct. 1. E. F. Clark. prop.
The receivership case Of Shaffer against
the Lake Manawa Railway company has been
postponed until next Monday.
Owing to the excessive warm weather the
St. Andrews society will hold no meeting
this month. Stymest Stevenson, secretary.
The members Of the Baptist church and
Sunday school united in a picnic yesterday
afternoon at Fairmount park. Supper was
served at o'clock.
The members Of the Congregational Sun
day school will enjoy picnic tomorrow at
Manawa. steamer will convey the children
to Manhattan beach and supper will be served
at the Grand Plaza.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union will be held at Broad
way church this afternoon at o'clock. All
ladies interested in temperance work are
invited to be present Mrs. T. S. Molesworth,
secretary.
The Jarvis Wine company has caused a
landlords writ Of attachment to be served
by Constable Baker on the firm of Messmore
e. Clements, which formerly did commission
business on Broadway near Main street
There was bill Of $50 for unpaid rent when
the firm dissolved.
Jim Welsh a colored man who was suffer
Ing from financial embarrassment caused
the people around the Milwaukee round house
good deal Of mental anguish yesterday
by begging from house to house and refusing
to leave when asked. He was bagged anc
Jailed on the charge Of vagrancy.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-14

NEW YORK CITY, II W. sGth-st. (adj. Central
Park.
Thu JacOM School French nc a and & English L B9srd- i
Mile. .FROMENT, Mrs. c. l.. MORGAN, Principals.
Fall term begins October l. 1895. Prospectus
sent application.