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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
FORECAST OF TODAy's WEATHER.
Sunday VIII BE Generally Fair and
warmer In Nebraska.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The forecast
for Sunday is
For Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and
Iowa-Generally fair and warmer; south
winds.
For South Internationally fair;
warmer in eastern portion south winds.
For Wyoming-Far; warmer; south
winds.
For Montana-Fair, followed by increas-
ing cloudiness; south TO west winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Dec. 26.-Omaha record of rainfall
and temperature compared with cor
responding day of the past three years:
1896. 1895. 1894. 1899.
Maximum temperature. 30 40 2S AZ
Minimum temperature, 10 20 II u
AyePese temperature.'' % 30 20 e
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for the day and since March /,
1896:
Normal temperature for the day.. 20
Excess for the Observation-Disclosures. q
Accumulated deficiency since March l.. 1I2
Normal precipitation for the day. ,02 inch
Deficiency for the day.,..,.,..,,.., .03 inch
Total precipitation since Mch. !. "a 1872 inches
Excess since March 1.,......... 4 Sc inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1895. IL 10 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1894. so inches
l.. A, WELSH,
Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
OMAHA CARPET CO.,
1915 DODGE.

explosion occur, which might be expected
at any minute The flames shot 100 feet
into the air, the reflection being visible at
Amherst The extent of the fire is not
known. bu, the most disastrous consequences
are feared.
The loss OF the east slope is believed to
be complete and the machinery will be ruined.
At 4 p. IN. Friday the west slope was reached
all right but the men will have hard work
to save 1t.
The fire caught from an overheatcd steam
pipe connected with the driving machinery.
The men worked up to the time the mine
caught fire and got out In safety. The mine
has three slopes, north, south and east.
1t Is likely that the most serious damage
by the fire will be confined to the east slope,
in which II started. The fire seems to be
burning itself out. The loss will be enormous
and the fire will cause great restitution
among the miners, as even II the fire does
not spread through the entire mine 1t Ia
considered doubtful IL work can be resumed
under any circumstances during the winter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
TELEGRAPHIS BREyITIES.

Armn Rowland, Jack R!gby and Greeley
Lear were killed in fighi SIX miles from
Mount Vernon. Ky.
Postmaster General Wilson has issued n
fraud order against the Northwestern Adj
justment company of ST. Paul, MINI.
Loie Fuller's engagement TO New York
nounced i'm San Francisco, and l.oie does
not deny IT.
william Showles. the bareback rider, ia
under arrest at Red Oak, n. j.. for killing
Ansel Croft, "A bartender, while he was eX-
hbiting revolver in saloon.
General Daniel p. sicEles, once minister
on January $, in Brooklyn. advocating in
reference by the United States.
Roscoe Finley, a tax collector at Green
field, near Erie, Pa, was beaten and robbed
of $500 and rescued by neighbor from his
own barn, wlich had been set on fire by
the robbers
Frederick p Morris has requested tho
withdrawal of his name az paymastcr gem
eral on Governor Blacks STAFF in New York
on account of newspaper attacks on his
military record.
Winfield b. johnson and Mrs, Lottie NJ.
Cleveland t'ia' last Thursday New York laws
prevented the marriage in that state on ac-
count of the grounds on which Mrs Norris
obtained divorce in California recently.
Agent Treon and White Ghost and Wizie.
Indians from Crow Creek, talked over res
ervation matters with Secretary Carlisle.
They will seek to secure cash payment
of $4,000 remaining in the treasury of
SlNi wv aHOWeu lHtil loI lHtlr equity III
certain lands.
Suit has been begun at New Haven, Conn.
by the Empire Mining and Milling company
of Maine against the Tombstone Mining
and Milling company of Hartford, Conn.
for $350,OG0 The two companies own adj
joining mining properties in Arizona. 1t Is
alleged the defendants agreed 10 open the
property of the plaintiff for $4,000 and in
doing so sold S250,00O worth of ore.
Foreign.
Admiral Beardslee's matinee on the Phil
adelpha at Lima, Peru, was pronounced
success. The Cuban delegate was present
and the Cuban flag was cheered.
Herring fishery at Fortune bay, New
foundland, is "a failure and thousands OF
people are threatened with starvation.
Probably 5000 will become IA burden OH
the colony
Canada will pay the expenses of Canada
ans who emigrated to Brazil and are now
returning by way of Liverpool. The Do
mnion government hopes the experience
of these men will be a warning to others
not to leave the country.
Taung rebels. led by whites belonging to
the CapetoWn Volunteers, are causing
disturbances in South Africa. The Trans
vaal government has expressed "A hope
in reply to an inquiry that measures Will
be taken to prevent the violation of the
Transvaal side.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
STATE BEET SUGAR ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting of the Organization
VIII he Interesting.

HASTINGS, Dec. 26.-(Specal)-Th an
nual meeting of the Nebraska Beet Sugar
association will be held here February
and 8.
Among the objects of this meeting is to
devise ways and means for securing add-
tional sugar factories, so that farmers dis
posed to diversity their products by the
means of sugar beet culture will have
market for them Officers of the State uni
versty, the State Board OF Agriculture, tho
State Horticultural society, the State Dairy
mems association, the State Federation of
Labor, county or local agricultural or hor-
ticultural societies, irrigation associations
or companies boards of trade, commercial
clubs, the State Normal scnool, private de-
nominatonal colleges, labor organizations
and farmers institutes, are invited. The
governor of the state is requested to appoint
twenty delegates large: The State uni
versity, the State Board of Agriculture, the
State Horticultural society, the State Dairy
mems association. and the State Federation
Of labor, ten delegates each; county or local
agricultural or horticultural societies, five
delegates each: irrigation associations or
companies three delegates each; mayors of
cities are requested to appoint five dele
gates each; presidents of boards of trades
and commercial clubs five delegates each
the State Normal school, private and de-
nominational colleges, three delegates each
labor organizations, farmers institutes ana
oranges. three delegates each. General
managers of railroads are requested to at
tend in person or by representative. Editors
Cf agricultural or irrigation publications,
and all newspapers in Nebraska will on
presentation of credentials, be entitled to
seats in the meeting cordial invitation
is extended to members OF congress, the
governor. all state officials, members OF the
legislature and county boards to attend as
delegates. Farmers engaged in the produc-
ton of sugar beets and all others in our
state who have the welfare OF this great in
dustry at heart. are cordially invited to be
present in person or by representative.
program will be presented with papers
and addresses on subjects connected with
the industry by the ablest men, with OPP
portunity for debate on all subjects before
the meeting. Reduced rates will be OBJ
tanned on railroad lines. The names of all
delegates should be sent to w. N. Mason,
secretary, 1904 Farnam street, Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
The GREAT HUXLEY.
what Huxley, the Gr"nt English
Scientist, Considered the Best start
LIN Lie.

what Huxley, the Great English
Scientist Considered the Best start
In Life.
The great English scientist, Huxley, said
the best start in life Is a sound stomach.
Weak stomachs fail to digest food properly.
because they lack the proper quantity OF
digestive acids Qactc and hydrochloric) and
peptogenic products; the most sensible rem-
edy in all cases of indigestion Is TO takG
after each meal 0ne or two OF Stuart's Dys-
pepsla Tablets, because they supply In a
pleasant, harmless form all the elements
that weak stOmachs lack
The regular use OF Stuarts Dyspepsia TabI
let's viii cure every form Of stomach trouble
except cancer OF the stomach
They increase flesh, insure pure blood,
strong nerves, a bright and clear complexion/
because all these result only from wholesome
food well digested.
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's Dyspep-
sla Tablets at so cents for fun sized packageJ
Send for free book on Stomach Troubles
to Stuart Co.. Marshall. Mich.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
Thrown from a Wagon and Hurt.

YORK, Neb., Dec. 26.-(Special)-E VIE
cox, young farmer living southwest of the
city, was the victim of a runaway Thurs
day He was coming into the city when his
team became unmanageable. He was
thrown to the side of the road, where he
was found in an unconscious condition and
brought TO the hospital in this city. The
right arm was broken, but although 1t was
feared that he had sustained internal in
juries he was able to be taken home yes
tar6av
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
Keep Their wedding "A Secret.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-Gustave
Heinrichs, the well known musical director,
and Miss Katherine Montgomery Fleming
were married at the home of the parents of
the groom, in Alameda, on the evening OF
December II. The ceremony was very
quiet one and news of it did not become
public until today. when the musician and
his bride returned from a short honeymoon
trim
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
DecIamatory Contest AT Fullerton.

FULLERTON Neb., Dec. 26.-(Special)-
The first annual declamatory contest of the
pupils of the High school was held Tuesday
evening OF this week. There were ten con-
testants, all OF whom acquitted themselves
in creditable manner. Miss Cassie Davis
was awarded the first prize, which entities
her to enter the district contest In the
spring. Miss Lodemia Gould received the
second nriZp.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
Capture Runaway Boys.
'"P'"'' ho""""s ivy -
NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Dec. 26.-(Sp'

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Dec. 26.-(Speelal
Telegram)-Last night three boys, giving
their names as Paul Carrothers, Clyde Plnck-
ley and Joseph Miller were arrested on
telegram from the officers of Ansley, Neb.
The boys had run away from home and are
now held here awaiting orders. Carrothers
has received word that his mother is very
sick and win be sent home tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
THIEFs COOL WORK WITH A PISTOL
Holds Up His Pursucrs and Take
Their Receivers.

INAVAIE, Neb, Dec 26.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A thief broke into the B. & NJ. depot
here last night and after securing 81 went
into town and entered the store of Kenyon
Bros. While in there he was apprehended
and an attempt made to take him, but he
calmly put big revolver into the faces of
his would-be captors and made them hold
their hands up while he possessed himself
OF their guns and then ordered them to run,
emphasizing his remarka by shot as they
went.
After they were gone he calmly walked
away to be seen no more. He secured moth
ing from the store, evidently trying to open
tho big safe while in there.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
Insurance Company Must Pay.

FREMONT. Dec. 26.-tSpecial)-The jury
in the case of school district No 81, Dodge
county, against the Home Fire Insurance
company of Omaha, which was on trial in
the district court for the last few days
brought in a verdict for the plaintiff yester-
day for the full amount of it's claim
s71650. The suit was brought to recover the
insurance on the school house, situated
about ten miles north of town, which was
burned last April.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27

FALLS CITY, Neb., Dec 26.-(Special.)-
A German named Schmidt met with a hor-
rible death Wednesday evening In com
pany with friend he started for home north
of here in the evening. Both were drunk:
In some manner Schmidt fell from the
wagon. catching his head lin the wheel. He
was dragged some miles before his friend
discovered that anything was wrong. His
neck was broken and he was otherwise mu-
tilated. Schmidt leaves a wife and several
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
Plays the Jail for IA safety.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. ga special to the
Times from Paris. KY, says; Johnson
Howe, the To- year-old negro boy who fatally
wounded Policeman Lacey at Cynthia on
Christmas eve, when the officer attempted
to arrest him, was brought here last night
for safekeeping. The negro's garments
show seven bullet holes inflicted by the
wounded policeman, who fred while he
was on the ground.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Alderman Thomas ].
o'Malley of the Twenty-second ward wac
today indicted by the grand jury for the
murder of Gus Coliander on election night
in November, 1894. O'Malleys indictment
has created a sensation. He was elected to
the council last spring with the endorse
ment OF the Municipal Voters league and
has a good record in that body.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27

FREMONT, Dec. 26.-tSpecial.)-Jennie
North filed her petition in the district court
today for a divorce from her husband, Frank
North She alleges that he has become an
habitual drunkard and has been guilty of
extreme cruelty toward her, striking and
beating her. She also claims that he has
used abusive epithets toward her In the
presence of others. She asks for alimony
and the custody of their child. Frank North
for about ten years has been court reporter
for this judicial district. He was married
to his wife, then Jennie Townshend, in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27

PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. 26.-Miss Mary
Ellen Thaxter of Sedalia, Mo-, is here en-
deavoring to obtain confrmatory evidence
of the death of her father, Everett Thaxter-
If he be indeed dead-to expedite the dis
tribution OF a 100000 estate in St Louis,
in which she is interested to the extent OF
S2hn 600
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
Condition of the Corn Crop.

wAusAu, Neb,. Dec. 26.-tspecial) THE
moist, warm fall mas placed the corn crop
In an unsatisfactory condition. dealers
claiming that 1t is not sufficiently hard to
crib. Still. the risk is being taken and
thousands OF bushels are already cribbed,
awaiting a higher market.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
VIII Resurrect "a, Wausa Paper.

WAusAU, Neb., Dec, 26.-(special. John
Barrett OF Verdigre, who is a candidate for
the office OF sergeant alarms OF the senate,
will resurect the Recorder OF that place
and publish middle Of the road" popu-
list newspaper. su.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27

ST. PAUL. Dec. ga Waubay, S. d.,
special to the Dispatch says: Joseph Schra-
bek who lived four miles northeast of this
place. was found dead in bed this morning
by John Wall. who lives near He says
that last night he heard a great row and
afterward saw Mrs Schrabeh and their 10
year-old son leave the house with another
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
York Fir.men give "a Dance.

YORK, Neb.. Dec. 26.-(Speclal.) "A bene-
NJ dance and supper was given last night
at the city hall by the hook and ladder COM
pany OF the fire department The affair
was very successful. "a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
WIN Erect "a Creamery at MiiIard

MILLARD, Ned, Dec. 2b.-ISpeclaI TeIe-
gram)-Final arrangements were eonsum
mated here this afternoon between John
Dill q Co. OF Fairfield. Ia, and number
OF the best farmers and business men for
the erection OF a creamery here on the CO.
operative plan. The creamery is to have Il
capacity OF 1900 pounds OF milk per hour
and viii cost about 81, 900 and is to be COM
pleted within sixty days. AT a meeting OF
the stockholders held here this afternoon
Herman Hories, William Won Dohren and
George Plumbeck were appointed a commit
tee on the grounds and buildings and work
will be commenced on the buildings early
In January.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
CONSIDERING STATE EDUCATION
Nebraska Teachers Association VIII
Convene at Lincoln This week.

Nebraska Teachers Association VIII
CHnyene at Lincoln This Week.
LINCOLN Dec. 26.-(Special THE State
Teachers association will meet here next
week. The program is an unusually strong
one The executive committee has departed
from the usual custom and planned for a
reception on Tuesday evening, December %,
at the state house. The governor, chancellor
of the State university, the retiring and in
coming state superintendent and president of
the State Teachers association will take a
prominent part. 1t was felt that the social
side of the State association was so inn
portant that 1t could not be ignored. 1t
is believed this will be one of the enjoyable
features Of the occasion.
For Wednesday evening DR.. Krohne
dean OF the philosophical department of the
Illinois State university, will lecture. He
is one of tho leaders in the new psychology
and child study movement in the United
States. Subject OF the lecture What of
a Helpful Nature Has So Far Been Accom-
plished by the Child Study Movement"
Every teacher OF the state and school patron
who hears this lecture will be more than
paid for the whole association expenses.
Hon. Henry Watterson of Kentucky will
deliver his famous lecture, Lincoln" Thurs
day evening Two other cities were com
peting for this. He speaks before the state
teachers of Kansas Wednesday evening.
Colonel Watterson has delivered this lee
ture many times, and always with increas-
ing popularity. He stands in the front rank
OF American editors, orators and thinkers
on public questions. This, too. will attract
many persons to the association.
In Nebraska this year the source method
In history study. and the child study move
ment are receiving special attention in the
various county associations, Institutes and
school journals Subjects along these lines
will be prominent in the state program.
No program OF recent years has repre-
scented so much real progress. One fare
for the round trip was secured from the
railroads; This viii bring large numbers
who might not otherwise attend.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
PLEAS SANITY

It's enough to make anybody weep
that is anybody who is ~ the business
and can't get the styles We havr-Ahd
they can't-thcy can't-you'll not see our
colored shirt style anywhere elSc--cN-
cept in the best houses in Chicago OF
New York-aud as for our newest mock
ties-wc have them made TO ordcr--they
are our styles-and they are the best.
you'll say so when you see them-rich
effects that none can produce except
ALBERT CAIN,
1892 FARNhM
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
PUT

Selling carpets is our business that's
why we like To talk about them 50 much
tile way we sell them always makes u
permanent customer that's because we
always consider quality and design first
price laSt-when we make our selcc-
tions then we know YOU are getting
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latest patterns and at price that You
viii he satisfied with--Quality considered
we never ollrr you Il carpet at what
ever price that we can't back with our
guarantee
OMAHA CARPET CO..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-12-27
PEN

Every smoker IL the city should test
our cigars--try us Oncc-y0u may like
the changc--we'rc pretty nice people and
we sell mighty nice cigars--all the
choicest domestic and foreign brands
box trade n specialty-you'l think so
when you come to price us-our line of
pipes and smokers sundrics Is we'll as
sortcd--aud low priccd--everything IL
smoker wants.
w. f. STOECkER,
14O4 DOUGLAS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
THE MINING or MICA.

From The Washington Times
rhe nrincipaI source OF the mica used 10y me en-
,, ,orr;d {" said Thomas Padgett. OF BakersVle'
y G.. who is stopping at the 81 James sdI1s u III
North Carolina in the vicinity OF my nome. .
Mica is found there in all sorts OF DOCKS, OF
,srious thicknesses and shapes. which can b" spht
snd respIit almost without limit, until IL becomes
the rransparent pane Of commerce ,,
.sThe material j. imbcdded or scattered through
-, 49, u,i,h which IN. surrounding mountains
are mostly covered The veins are found between
Ill of slate II Is blasted from the surrounding
rock bv means OF dynamite and Is freed from an
I'M nure matter by miners with chisel ana PICK.
rnrn the mines II Is taken directly 10 the SHOPS
where II is split into thin sheets ana trimmed INTO
regular forms. which are then ready Tor the mar
kef the price varying according TO the size OF the
sheets
.Srhn average size will n an ordinary parlor
h.atar In rare instances sheets as large as TWEEN
tv-four bV eighteen inches are found but there Is
seldom or never demand for mica OF this size. so
,hn sheets have to be down. Most OF the mines,
As have said are exceedingly profitable. out some,
tin,es ono T. found where the mica Il so scattered
that II would not be profitable 10 WORK II. NO
r,onev Is wasted on such mine however. Tor an
ernerienced mica miner can tell at glance whether
a mine will pan out all right or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13

Barons Rothschild. while the finest white wine
In the world is produced on the German estate
OF me Metternichs The vineyards belonging to
the latter are situated on the banks OF the Rhine
and date back long prior to the tenth century
when they belonged to the Prince Archbshops
OF Mayence In those days the castle of Johan-
nesburg was occupied by brotherhood of
monks 1t remained in ecclesiastical hands un-
I'll the beginning of the present century, when
II passed into the possession Of the Prince Of
Orange From him they were taken by NAPOLEON
and presented to his marshal the Due de Valmy
better known as kellerman. But after the exile
Of Napoleon to st. Helena they were taken from
the Duke and presented by the Emperor Of Aus
tria 10 his great Chancellor. Prince Metternich
on the stipulation that a tenth of the annual
produce of the wine should be turned over TO the
/ imperial cellars. The late Prince Richard Met
ternich greatly improved the half ruined castle
and developed TO a remarkable degree the cult
walton of his vineyard. The white wines known
as Johannesbergs. are not the only "crlus" grown
In these celebrated vineyards There is also a
red wine known as "Ingelheim." which is IA
nous as having been the favorite wine Of Charlie
magne and which never enters the market being
reserved exclusively for the Austrian imperial
table and for that of the Metternichs and OF
their intimate friends.
But superior even to the Johannesberp and IN
the Rothschid Bordeaux is that exquisite Tokay
VINE which rs grown in Hungary by the Emperor
or austria and by few Of the great mobiles, such
as Count Tassilo Festetics Prince Nicholas Ester
hazy. Count Hunyadi and Prince Trautmans-
dorff. The finest of all the Tokay wine how
ever. is that which comes from the village of
just above the town Of Tokay. 1t belongs ex-
clusively TO the Emperor. and is thick, syrupy
KIND OF liqueur thimbefu of which is suf
! hcient TO perfume an entire room. The secret of
its composition is that the juice Of dried berries
is mixed with that Of the fresh grape, the latter
being used only when they entirely ripe. Nor
Is any artificial pressure employed in order to
extract their juice. None of this particular kind
Of Tokay. which is really more an essence than
wine. ever finds its way into the market, but
! II is possible. however to purchase II in single
bottles at Vienna and Pesth owing TO a lordly
custom Of the Austro- Hungarian Court, accord
ing 10 which nothing that leaves either the cellar
or the kitchen for state banquet ever returns,
but becomes the perqusite of the upper servants.
who find ready sale not only for the viands. but
especially for the wine The Emperor, however,
sends every year few bottles as present 10
! brother sovereigns. and it may be remembered
that among the gifts which Queen Victoria re-
ceived at the tine Of her jubilee there were
enumerated among the most valuable Of all
hundred bottles of Tokay from His Majesty the
! Emperor King of Austro- Hungary. the owner
and producer Of this superlatively fine brand.
EX-ATTACHE.