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Rock Island Argus., 1896-02-08

The best regulator to regulate q
people, is Simmons Liver Regulator.
1t regulates the liver and the liver
regulates the person. If the liver is
regular then health is good, but if
sluggish or diseased then there is
constant biliousness, indigestion.
headache and all the disorders of the
stomach that one hears of. Try
Simmons Liver Regulator and prove
this.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-02-08

Only $25.35 to New Orleans and
return Feb. 10 to 16, via C., X. Il L.
railway. Fast time and unequaled
service via Chicago. Special rates
to Florida points.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-02-08

Hoods Pills act easily. yet prompt
ly and effectively, on the liver and
bowels. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-02-08

Big reduction in mems and boys
overcoats at NJ. d KS.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
LOCAL BREyITIES.

The fifteenth anniversary ball OF the
Cigarmakers union will be held this even.
ing at Turner hall, Eighteenth and Harney
streets.
The continued warm weather has played
havoc with the ice. The river froze over
sometime ago, but 1t has opened and the
ice has moved out OF the channel.
Henry Mathiesen, deputy in the city
clerks office under Clerk Groves, has been
selected by Secretary of State-eect Porter
for one OF the positions in his office.
The street cleaning force has been taken
off of the paved streets of the residence
portion OF the city. and now the men are
deyoting their attention to the business dis
trcts The force has been materially re-
duced.
cottage occupied by David Rush. coll
ored. at 1908 Capitol avenue. caught fire
last night from some burning ashes which
had been carelessly heaped against the out
side OF the building and $25 damage was
sustained. The house is owned by Mrs.
Pattee.
The annual meeting OF the shareholders
OF the Omaha club will be held at the club
house on Saturday, January 2, 1897, at p.
m. at which time the board of directors for
the ensuing year will be elected An amend
ment to the constitution changing the date
OF the annual meeting from the first 10 the
third Saturday in January will be voted on.
The Saturday afternoon Sunday school class.
conducted by DR., Warheld, at the Young
Mems Christian association, under the
auspices OF the Omaha Sunday School as
ISOLATION, is proving to be a great help to
Sunday school teachers and others who are
Interested in Sunday school work. The class
meets at o'clock every Saturday afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
RESOURCES or SIBERIA.
Russian Scientific Party Makes some
Valuable nIsCnNcrICs.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1i.-D. V. Ivanov
and Peter Kulahofr. members OF the Russian
geological eurvey, who have been for some
time past investigating the mineral re-
sources Of Siberia along the route OF the
great Siberian railroad, arrived here on
their way to ST. Petersburg, They travelled
vast distance of mountain region Their
duty was to explore the country for 100
miles on each side OF the strip along which
the road runs, or is surveyed so as to get
a good idea of what the country afforded.
1--WE found It a wonderful country. both In
point of scenery and IN its resources of gold
silver, copper, lead, coal and other minerals, ="
said one OF the gentlemen. at was all we
could have desired, We collected many
SPECIMENS OF different kinds of ore which
we are taking back with us to st. Peters
burg.
Besides the minerals there are numer-
Gus areas of magnificent agricultural lands,
available chiefly for growing wheat, oats
barley and other cereals and vegetables.
The great rivers Of the country afford fine
opportunities for commercial development.
1t has thousand interests that can only
be alluded to.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
Rcccntjon IN pr. uurns

d. Guy Wendall Burns, for many years
resident of this city, though for the last
five living in Minneapolis, was rendered
a reception last evening AZ the Commercial
club rooms. DR. Burns has for the period
stated been dcmonstrat tor at the Minneap
oils Institute of Osteop0thy a short time
ago he decided to return to this city and
Institute of Qsteopathy. The club rooms
were thronged with friends of the doctor
throughout the evening and II proved q
most enjoyable occasion, bringing together
as 1t did old acquaintances of many years
standing. The committee having the affair
in charge was composed OF A. j. Nierling,
John s, Knox, Clement Chase, G. NJ. Will
helm, 1suClen Stephens Harry Mott, w. H.
Alexander Refreshments were served late
in the evening and an orchestra stationed
in the hall furnished music.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
Moore .............. ,fzSI
At midnight the score was:
2 o'clock Saturday morning the score
Miles. laps.
OLYMPIC eLfa MAKES STATEMENT
ExpIains n Deer to Arrange the Cor
bcttsfTtxsfmm Match.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 11.-There have
been so man$ misleading versions published
in regard toAthe Olympic club offer for a
fight between Cerbett and Fitzsimmons that
Howard Taylor, captain OF the Olympic club,
who was authorized by the directors TO confer
with the pugiiists, made the following state
ment last night;
'In view OF the many Inaccurate reports in
reference to tEe Olympic clubs oifer to match
Fitzsimmons and Corbett, ! wish to explain
the relativeE ptsItlon of the club and the
contestants &sHaae board OF directors of the
Olympic club has offered a purse of $40 900
and not SIS 900 for a ten-IOund contest be-
tween Fltzsmmons and Corbett under the
direction OF the Olympic club and the fol-
lowing conditions:
"That the selection OF the referee be placed
in the hands OF three well known and
reputable citizens such as Major Mclaughlin,
w. Greer Harrison and George Newhall. AS
n matter OF Illustration, the former to repre-
sent Fitzsfnmons and Corbett respectively
and Mr. Newhall to represent the club. Be
sides the referee each contestant Will be
allowed to select a judge and In the event
of there being no Knockout the referee Will
be required 10 consult with the judges be
fore rendering decision, but decision must
be rendered at the rmgside.
I'm regard TO the prospects Of bringing
the big guns together. Corbett has stated his
willingness 10 bat,ls before the Oiylpic club,
but whether he is sincere In the matter we
have been unable TO prove. Fitzsimmons has
refused to enter into proposition for
limited number OF rounds unless he Is as
sured that there Is no chance to bring on
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
BARONET'S BROTHER LANDS IN JAIL,
Scion of Aristocrntic English
EmmilN n EnrGer and II nrunIsurl

PORTLAND. Ore, Dec. 11.-John f.
Elliott, man with a remarkable history,
whose brother is British baro-
net, has been arrested in Pendleton for
forging check for $50. Elliott was found
almost nude and suffering from delirium
tremens, and in Jail tried repeatedly to
commit suicide.
His brother, Sir George Henry Elliott, is
now governor of one of the British posses
sions in Africa, where are located enor-
mously rich gold mines recently developed
He was formerly English ambassador in
Madrid Berlin, Vienna and was ambassador
to Constantinople when the Turko-Russlan
war broke out Elliott's brother-in-law is
now lieutenant governor of Manitoba His
uncle. Sir Gilbert Elliott, was many years
ago speaker of the British House of Com
mons.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
Deaths Of n Dny,

ST. PAUL, Neb., Dec. 1.-(Special.)-Lor-
enz Black, one of the most prominent
Polish farmers of Howard county departed
this life yesterday morning at the age of 40
OF dropsy. For the last fifteen years Mr..
Black has taken a prominent part pOlit-
ically and religiously in Howard county
being at his death one of the trustees of the
Catholic church. He leaves a family in
comfortable circumstances.
BEEMER, Neb., Dee. 11.--(Spccial.)-
Lydia Sharp, old settler OF this place,
died at the old homestead, one-half mile west
OF Beemer, this morning at Z o'clock of
drOpSy, aged nearly So years Grandma
Sharp was born in Bedford county Virginia,
March 2S. 1909, where a brother five years
older still lives in the same house where
they were born. The deceased came to
Boomer In November. 1865, where she re-
sided till the time OF her death. She was
the mother of nine sons and five daughters.
Ten are now living. The funeral win be held
tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Epis-
Copal church.
LONDON, Dec. 11.-Frederick Kast de-
soribed as groom, and one OF the three male
defendants in tho suit for criminal libel
brought by Earl Russell against his mother
in-law, Lady Scott and others is dead. He
had been confined In Holloway Jail from the
time Of his arrest and his Illness caused a
postponement oE The trial on November 30.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 11.-Dennis Dono-
hue, ex-consul general for Great Britain at
this port died today at his suburban resi-
denne. He had been in the British consular
service since 1887, and was retired year
jago on account OF his advanced age.
NORWAY, Me, Dee. 11-General George
w Beale member OF the board Of control
Of the nationa! Soldiers Home, ex-penson
agent, adjutant general of Maine and ex-
state treasurer. died at his home here this
morning. General Beale was II years of
age and had notable military record as
soldier in tho civil war.
JEFFERSON. Ia, Dec. 1l.-(Special Tele-
grGm.)-J Il. Thorne. postmaster at Rock
well City, was found dead in bed this morn
ing Heart disease was .he cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

happen, are published far and wide. They
are considered well nigh miraculous Is Il
any less wonderful when a man is cured of
disease presumed TO be fatal? When ptv-
sicians say to a man that he cannot live. he
considers himself just about as good as dead,
He can almost feel the coffin closing uDon
him. And yet frequently these men who
are sentenced to death by their doctors, are
raised up out of their sickness to perfect.
hearty health
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has
lifted thousands ofmen and women right out
of the grave. After doctors had given them
up, they have in desperation turned to this
great remedy and TO their great astonisb-
ment have found themselves getting we'll
Skepticism in regard to this wonderful
medicine has cheated many man out of
his health. If people could only be made
to believe the truth about the "Dscov-
cry" half the sickness could be avoided
and cured. The Golden Medical Dis
covery" will cure ninety eight per cent.
of all cases of consumption. This great
Discovery ~ will also cure all of the things
that lead to lingering coughs.
throat and bronchial troubles, general de.
bility, loss of flesh, loss of sleep, loss of ap.
petite, loss of nerve force. Its effect is i'm
mediately seen. As the patient begins to
feel better, he begins to look better, and the
hollows and wrinkles are filled out with
sound, firm, healthy flesh. Druggists sell it,
II yoa want to know the great secrets of health
send ~ one-cent stamps, to pay the cost OF mail
Common Sense Medical Adviser. 2I cents in
paper covers 81 cents in cloth. 1t Is a complete
medical library in one volume Worlds Dis.
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-At the instance of
the Interstate Commerce commission a war
rant has been issued for the arrest of All
o'Reilly. commercial agent of the Louisville
New Albany &c Chicago Railroad company,
at Indianapolis, on the charge that he
violated the interstate commerce law by
reducing rates. 1t is understood the trouble
arose over a western shipment in which
several lines were involved and that the
warrant for O'Reilly is only the forerunner
of several that are to be served in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
spinks Wins from Mclaughlin.

NEW 1UKk, Dec. H.-Tno 2,5OO points
billiard match between John A. Spinks
and Edward Mclaughlin. for $3.50, was won
tonight by Spinks. who scored a total of
800 IN the four nights play against Me-
300; high run, 80; average. l3 1896, and his
grand average for the games was II 26-22i.
Mcl'aughlin's total tonight was 423; high
average was 10 70-223
CHICAGO Dec. n.-William Hattley (3GO
defeated Tom Gallagher C40O) in the Ben
singer Silver billiard tournament this after
noon by a score of 800 to 29i. Averages:
Hattley. 10 2O-S; Gallagher, 1912. In the
William Harrison (2SW by a score of 26O
to Ga, Averages: Capron, 13; Harrison
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
ucIDcd Taylor 10 Escnne.

DENVER, Dec. lid. i. Stone. the con-
Wet who sawed n hole through the wall of
the jail at CGrrolton, NO, IN the fall OF
1895, and allowed the escape of himself
and the Taylor brothers then under SEN
tencc to be hanged Tor the murder and
cremation Of Gus Meeks and family, is in
the Canon City penitentary. He has been
identified by Detective Hayes of Kansas
City Stone is serving n sentence for rob-
bng a passenger on a railroad train of his
watch and money, His term will expire
October 81. 1897, and he will then be taken
back 10 Miasnuri.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
rhrcc ChlIdrcn nnrncd to Dcnth.

IRWIN, Pa, Dec. H.-Thls AFTERNOON
while John Pallngwest and his wife were
away from their house. three of their chill
dren, aged months. and six years, were
playing with an oil can In front OF the
burned to death Mr.. Pallingwest and his
wife had gone TO a field about two miles
from their home,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
ROADS DENY THE low COAST RATES
Passenger Agent of Northern Pacific
TrIIs Annih her SIOrN.


CHICAGO, Dec l1.-General Passenger
Agent Fee Of the Northern Pacific who was
in Chicago today, declares that the reports
OF the S2j. rate made by the Northern Pacific
and the Great Northern from st, Paul to
north Pacific coast points are without founda-
tion in fact. The same story, he says, was
started about one year ago and in both in
gtanceu 1t came from land spectators In the
state Cf Wlshugton who circulated the re-
port of cut rates In the hope that immigrl-
ton would set in toward their state. There
has been MIR. Fee declared, no change In
the rates from ST. Paul TO north Pacific coast
points for two years. or since the organlzd-
tion of the Transcontincntal Passenger asso-
cafion and there Is no immediate prospect
Of any change being made in the present
rates The story had the effect cf stirring
up the other transcOntincntal roads to
large extent. however and there was all
kinds OF talk about meeting the rates and
calling a meeting OF the transaontnental
lines and other things Of a Ike nature.
Chairman Caldwell Of the Transmissouri
Passenger association Is now making an cf-
fort to get n meeting of the transmissouri
lines in Denver in the near future. The de-
moralization among these lines is less at
present than 1t has been for come time, but
there are a number OF matters that require
adjustment aud the chairman will call
meeting of all the interested lines as soon
as he can find date on which all of the
roads can be represented. There 10 a prob.
ability that the meeting will be held some
timo next week. but the date is very in
definite
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

DENVER, Dec ll.-The grand Jury has
unanimously voted not to present bill for
an indictment against Andrew j. Spute who
had been accused Of the murder OF his wife
and four children. who were drowned a few
months ago in Smith lake where they were
boating. Spute will now take the necessary
steps to collect the $4,000 insurance on his
wife's life.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
Young Pedestrians start Forth.

NEW YORK, Dec. 11-Paul Phillips and
Frank Marshall IS years old, OF Brooklyn,
left the Eagle office at $50 o'clock this
morning to walk to San Francisco They
hope to get the autographs of the mayors
of all the cities through which they pass.
Two years ago the young men walked to
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

Athens lodge No. 1 of the Atheneum Fra
ternity gave an entertainment at Masonic
hall last evening, which, despite the large
number of other attractions in the city.
drew a full house. 1t consisted of an c,o-
Cutionary recital under the direction of
Miss Iucma Fuller, those participating be-
ing selected from her classes. The com
entertainment were Messrs. j. r. Daley.
r. E. McKclvey and j. j. Evcringham, Mrs.
j. Il. Huse and Mrs A. Crawford.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

gone any impairment since that time. What
ever happens, II is understood chat the In
coming administration will subject the sure
ties on all OF them to a new scrutiny, II
they do not require new bonds altogether.
These banks, two years ago, had In their
possession s627 .O27 1S OF state money. The
amount on deposit at present Is supposed to
be moro than twice that sum.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
Results on the Running Tracks,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 11-Weather fine:
track good. Summarizes:
First race, selling. seven furlongs: Pei
ieas won, Ida Pickwick second, Van Brunt
third. Time: 1901.
Second race, selling. one mile: Viscount
won, Elyria second, Banquo ii third. Time:
Third race selling, six furlongs: Willie
w won judge Steadman second, Twelve
Fifty third. Time: 1l62.
Fourth race, handicap, one mile: Stock
Time: 1:4iA. ''
Fifth race. selling, one mile: Uncle Abb
won, Rossmar second, Cotton King third.
Sixth race, selling. seven furIongs: Bryan
Non, Hailstone second, Buckmore third.
SAN FRANcIsco. Dec. Weather
cloudy at Ingleside today; track fast. Re
First race, seven furlongs, maidens: Per-
some won Sir Andrew second, Zelpha
third Time: 1:29A.
Second race, seven furlongs Imported
Hardtack won, Rebekah second, Manzanillo
third Time: 1907.
Third race, mile and a quarter selling:
,ostler Joe won, Adolph Spreckels second,
Semper Lex third. Time: 2:0S&..
Fourth race, one mile. selling: Lucille
Won. Walter second. Red Glenn third
Time: 143
Fifth race, six furlOngs. selling: Caesar
ian ian won, Major Cook second, Toano third
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
Toronto to Join the Eastern.

TORONTO, Dec. 11.-There is a strong
likelihood that Toronto will have team in
the eastern base ball league next year.
Arthur Irwin has announced that the To-
ronto Ferry company will likely take the
franchise and have all games played on the
island. Many local enthusiasts have prom
ised to take season boxes at $25 each A
committee Is canvassing for subscriptions
Irwin left for the east today
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
High school juniors Social

n most successful social at the High school
last night. 1t was a brilliant affair, over
200 persons being in attendance. A play
was given with much spirit and dramatic
skill on the part of the amateur actors
during the first part of the evening, after
which dancing occupied the time until II
o'plOck
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

S1RAUUSE, n. Y. Dec 1.-THE Conn
mercial Travellers Life association of this
city, one of the Oldest cooperative insur-
ance companies went into the hands of
receivers today. The order was upon the
application of the attorney generals Office
on the ground of insolvency. The assets
of the company are $4,000 and the Iabili-
ties 100000. Jacob Amos and James IL.
Ratchford are the receivers
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
cnmn,nn nf nenm Mnnnfncturerr.

PITTSBURG, Dec, lI.-The behm mahu-
facturers of the country, composed for the
most part of firms already in the Bcssemer
Steel association, met tonight and formed
a combination on practically the same
basis as that on which the billet pool Is
working. II was decided TO maintain prices,
the minimum ia he n osnIs Thr nound
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

jim Den OF Arapahoe, one of the crack
wing shots of the state, and Irvine Gard
ner OF this city Will shoot 1O0-live-bird
match this afternoon on the Omaha Gun
club grounds, at the end of the Douglas
street bridge. The match is for 500 n side
and Will be young Gardners second con-
test of any Importance, his first one being
with Plumber Reed of this city, whom he
defeated ~ "
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
ARGUMENTS IN SANTA rn CASE.
Judge Myers Listens TO Discussions on
OMestiOnS of Inv.


LEAVENWORTH, Dec. 1.-THE Atchson,
Topeka & Santa Zee rece!vershp case, which
was last Monday romanded to Judge Myers
court by United States Judges Foster and
Thayer, came up for argument in the dis
trct court here this morning. The entire
forenoon was taken up by arguments of
Judge Keeer and d. II. Ilite for the plain
tiffs. In the afternoon, the defendants, who
are represented here by Victor Morawitz
of New York, I'd Kenna OF Chicago, C.
Sterry OF Les Angeles, Cal, eX-Chief Justice
Albert II. Horton and A. A. Hurd, began
their arguments. No sensational develop
monts arose, and none are expected, Both
sides are agreed that there shall be the full
est possible discussion, and as speedy an
adjustment as possible. The plaintiff, late
last night, filed with Judge Myers a de
murrer to the answer and general denial
OF the defendants, and motion to strike out
certain portions of it,
At the close of the arguments Judge
Myers announced that he would file a writ
ten opinion in the case in the state district
court at Oskalooaa on December 2S.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

SAN QUENTIN. Cal, Dec. H. Marshall
]. Miller was hanged at the state prison
here today for the murder of Joseph Pierre
of Marysville last May. Miller and Stuart
Greene attempted to rob Pierre's house
and during the burglary SHOT Pierre so
imlrlsonment for his share in the crime.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

ST. JOSEPH, Dec. 11.-Charlcs and
George May were sentenced today to be
hanged on January 10 for the murder of
William l. Burdettc. The Mays Drained
Burdette with "A club when he interfered
in a fight between the Mays and his
npphpw
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

Horse Gets Cooper Into Trouble.
James Cooper was driving up Sixteenth
street last night near Douglas when his
horse took Il notion to walk around in a
circle. so he says. In doing so the wagon
crashed into another vehicle belonging to
Mr.. McNair. Cooper was arrested for being
drunk and driving recklessly
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
MYSTERIOUS CRIME IN KENrucKY.
Ola Man Rentcn and Another Man

Old Man nrntcn and Another Man
Shot by Fifteen Strange Men.
JACKSON, Ky, Dec. 1l.--Thomas Barnett
was fatally shot by a mob of fifteen men at
his home. No cause is assigned and no ar
rests have been made. Five masked men
last night took from his house George Dea-
ton, aged 65 and administered fifty lashes.
No one can conjecture why he was so NAL
treated. Deaton knows the men, but is
threatened with death If he tells.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12
urIrhun,'s Itoom Is p.rsistcut

BELIEFoNT, o., nec. 1.-THE Ohio
State Grange has adopted resolution
recommending to Presldent-elect Mckinley
Hon. J. II. Brigham of Ohio for appoint
ment as secretary of agriculture.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-12

Once in a whileH
man surprises the
watchers by sitting
up in his coffin,
and asking why in
the world they put
him i'll there. Such
fh;-,, ,I. It
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-04-15
PERKINSVILLE.

E. d. Demary and wife of Ludlow were
in town Friday.
The bills are out for the auction sale of
the estate Of Royal Moore, April 81.
Bicycles appeared on our streets last
Saturday for the first time this season.
Thermometer at 1.3O Monday, April IS,
stood at summer heat in the shade, &c
degrees.
Mrs. Augustus Wilder and Mrs. Reuben
Pike gave sugar party to about 80 of
their friends last Friday evening; good
time was enjoyed by all.
The primary school commenced Monday
with Miss Tenney for teacher. The higher
department did not begin this week on
account of the sickness of Miss Gorham's
sister.
Schools in Weathersfeld, except the
higher grade in this village, commenced
April Is, with the following teachers !:
Primary, Perkinsville, Susie +. Tenney /;
Upham school, Edith Stearns; Bow, Miss
Moody from Massachusetts Hill school.
Emma Wilson; Center, Sadie Howe of
Tunbridge; Amsden, Mabel Guild; No.
9, Marsh district, Linda Meads; Ascutney-
vile, Lila Newhall; Gould school, Jessie
Wheeler of Saxtons River. Gertrude
Gorham of Putney engaged for the higher
department in this village is detained by
the severe illness of a sister.