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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13

COLORADO CITY, Tex, April ia cy-
clone of limited dimensions but terrific force
struck a portion of the city last night at
O'clock doing considerable damage to prop
erty and resulting in the death of James,
the 12-year-old son OF j. NJ Solomon. The
storm struck the four-room building occupied
by j. NJ. Solomon. The house was literally
splintered. Mr.. Solomon, wife and five chill
dren had retired and It is remarkable that
any of them escaped alive. James, the old
est son, was struck on the head by por-
ton of the timbers ana his skull fractured,
resulting in death. He was found under the
wreck across the street. Mrs. Solomon and
the other children were, bruised. but not seri-
ously. A very heavy rain fell for two hours
after the cyclone and did much damage
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
BYsTANDERs SAVED HER LIFE.
Two Young Men Catch n Woman Who
JumpeL from IL Window.

Two Young Men Catch n woman Who
Jumped from Window.
CLEVELAND. o., April IA fire, which
started at o'clock this morning, in three
story tenement house, at the corner Of
Murdnison and Oregon streets, caused loss
Of $4,000, and put the lives of the members
of fifteen families in peril for a brief time.
The fire started on the second floor of the
building, which was a frame structure, and
the occupants Of the upper suites of rooms
all reached the fire escapes in safety with
the exception of one young woman, named
Mary Vox, who jumped from third-story
window Charles Wesley and Louis Traves
who were standing below the window saw
the girl preparing to jump, and joining their
hands, caught her as she fell. They were
thrown to the ground, but succeeded in break
ing the force of her fall, and she escaped with
broken arm and a few bruises. Nearly
all the people lost their personal effects. The
losses are mostly covered by insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
pIscouRAG1NG TO ONE INDUSTRY.
Proposal to Put nm End to RevOlu-
tiOns I'm Latin America.

Proposal to Put nm End to RevOlu-
tiOns I'm Latin America.
CITY OF MEXICO, April 12.-The Mexican
Herald advocates that the larger and more
stable states OF Latin America, such as
Brazil, Argentine, Chill and Mexico, under
take to assure international peace to the
smaller or more backward countries, thus
avoiding any pretext for European inter-
ference, and says that Mexico Is now be-
coming a manufacturing nation and rapidly
expanding its agricultural interests and has
a keen interest in Central American affairs
and 1t is its duty to prevent Central Ameri-
can politicians from jeopardzing their own
futures and the interests of Mexico as well,
by futile revolutions and an unprogressive
international policy. Latin America must
maintain order within itself If it is to avoid
the great purpose of Eur opean or American
interference. The presen. condition of Peru
is a menace to the peace OF South America.
The rising of Indians in the town Of
Zimitlan and Xitan and other points was
caused by their desire to evade payment Of
state taxes In some places the Indians
sacked houses Of well-tc-do people, taking
away money, silver plate and portable ar
tices. A number of petty officials have been
killed and some private individuals. The
troops in the state appear to be able to
cope with the revolt, but the federal gov
ernment has taken the precaution to send
troops from various points to the frontier.
The Indians have in several places cut the
wires and one group, in attempting to de-
stroy communication between Oaxaca and
this city were caught and 1t is reported
shot. 1t is advocated in Oaxaca City that
the property of the Indian traders, some
Of whom are quite rich shall be confscated
and distributed as an indemnity among the
people whose property has been carried off
The Indians have been displaying signal
flags from a mountain summit, but this
afternoon advices from Zimtlan. in the heart
of the revolted district, show an entire calm,
the Indians having retired to the hills The
matter is not regarded as serious and the
majority of Indians in the state are willing
to await peacefully the result of the petit
tinns aanf To the state PnQernment
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Rain Accompanies Nv High Wind.

ABILENE, Tex, April IA terrible
storm, the velocity Of the wind being sixty
miles an hour. accompanied by an inch Of
rainfall, swept over this section last night.
In this place four residences and half a
dozen workshops were demolished. Many
buildings were also unroofed and telephone
poles were blown down. Telegraph and tele-
phone communication was cut off till late
this evening Mrs Mckinney was Sc
riously and Mrs. Johnson painfully injured,
their residences being destroyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
REACTION
DUELING.
schruder-VOn KOt, AFFAIR ArOuses
Public Sentiment.

LONDON, April 19.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Times says The Schrader-
Kotze duel engrosses public attention here
1t is evident 1t occurred with the tacit con-
sent Of the authorities. The affair tends
to provoke a healthy reaction against a sys-
tenn as stupid as II is barbarous.
The correspondent OF the Daily News at
Berlin says Baron Won Schrader was aware
that he was dying and he took heart
rending farewell Of his wife and children.
He made his son swear he would not ac-
cept a challenge from Count Won Kotze.
Baron Won Schrader had dark forebodngs
from the moment he knew he had to fight
Count Won KotZe Emperor William has
telegraphed his condolences to Baron Won
Schrader's family
A Standard dispatch from Berlin says:
Count ven Kotze tried to become reconciled
with Baron Won Schrader after the duel
but Baron Won Schrader was in too serious
a condition and was for the most part un-
conscious. He suffered excruclating pain
even strong doses of morphine failing to
allay his pain.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Grandson of President tyler Indicted.

M I4<AIN 7 N OH', HPTII IZs-JuHH IyItI
Cooper, grandson OF ex-Presdent Tyler,
has been indicted here by the grand jury
for embezzlement of county funds and is
held under bonds to answer. Cooper has
been clerk OF the County Board OF Com
missioners for number of years. A few
months ago he was defeated and went 10
that an investigation OF his accounts was
being made, he returned home. He ad-
mits the shortage, and says he came home
TO make II good He denies that he s
short TO the amount OF 5000, as Indicated
In the indictment He hopes 70 make the
loss good and return to Costa Riea TO
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
SENT HIS COMPLIMENTS TO wEYLER
Antonio MnceO stops n Stage in the
Suburbs of Mnnnsua.

NEW YORK, April IA dispatch to the
World from Tampa, says: Among the pas
sengers arriving from Cuba last night was
one who left Havana Friday in coach with
others for short drive in the country. Al
Managua, tweleve miles out, the coach was
stopped by insurgents apd the spokesman
asked the driver If he recognized him. Upon
receiving an affirmative answer the leader
said: "Return to Havana with your passen-
gers SO that they may be witnesses to hay
ing seen me here and tell General Weyler
that Antonio Maceo is here waiting for him."
Tha party returned and the news quickly
spread in Havana. but Maceo is still at
Managua.
There is persistent rumor here and in
Havana that General Campos is to return to
take command In Cuba
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13

to the Courier-Joufnal from Columbus. Ga,
says: AT Scale, Ala, Reddick Adams
who was in jail charged with the murder
Of r. i. Renfro.. wealthy merchant Of
night ', b. mob and hanged. The % crime me
for which Adams was lynched was COM
mitted last November. The negro waylald
Mr.. Renfro, killed him and robbed the
body. aflerward burning Henfro's house
Adams was tried last week, but his case
would be acquitted. decided to lynch him
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
PRIME MINISTER'S IN CONFERENCE.
Prince HohenIohe Saw VI. bourgeois
When iu Paris.

PARIS, April 12.--The Figaro asserts that
an interview between NJ Bourgeois. the
premier. and Prince Hohcnlohe. the German
chancellor, who is visiting in Paris. occurred
on Thursday. Prince Hohenlohe was in
Paris from Monday until Thursday without
the fact of his presence becoming known
to the public. The news of his visit let loose
flood OF surmise as to its bearing upcn
international politics, and II was then ex-
pained. first, that he was in France to
look after an estate which his wife had
inherited, ana then, that he had Visited Paris
to consult dentist.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Appeal TO the Powers.

LONDON, April l3.---rhe Turkish embassy
in London has issued statement to the
effect that Christian missionaries and priests
peacefully executing their work win not be
molested in Turkey. but that the porte re-
serves the right to remove those guilty
OF Illegal acts The Turkish Reform league
has issued from Brussels an appeal TO the
great powers to depose the sultan as the
only remedy for Turkish misrue. They de-
clare the Dardanelles could be forced and
the sultan deposed without the loss OF twenty
lives
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Preferred Death 10 Capture.

PERRY. okl.. April 12.-Harry Rice,
full -blooded Pawnee Indian, killed himself
yesterday TO keep from being captured
by officers Rice killed Bob Taylor on
Thursday during fight over Rlce's squaw,
Officers pursued Rice and surrounded him
in the woods. where he was hiding, and
when he saw he was surrounded, he shot
himself dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Owner of ~ Steamer Seeks Damages.
NEW YORK Anril 12-Inmpa BELL

owner OF the steamship Bellarden OF Glas-
gov. Scotland, has, through his solicitor,
filed a libel with Judge Brown. OF the
Belgian steamship, Friesland, for 100000
damages. The Bellarden with a, valuable
cargo on board. bound for South Ameri;
OFF Staten Island on April 7. The Scotch
vessel was 80 badly injured that 1t had to
no heaChed
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Russia Has Not Secured Port Arthur.
pElEnGIIIRG AnrI 70 An nficlaI

denial has been issued Of the statement pub
lished al! ever the world that Port Arthur
has been coded to Russia by China as a re-
suit or a secret offensive and defensive ALI
anee between tie two pewers.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Booth-Tucl.er Denies some Charges.

CHICAGO, April I2-According to Rev.
Homer C. Stuntz Of this city, Booth
Tucker, commander of the Salvation army
eye regime" on the Salvation officers who
went out for the work in India. They
were compelled, he says, to go without
for food. to wear the garb of natives, and
to eat their food. Unused to the climate
and the hardship, the workers died like
sheep" Booth-Tucker emphatically denies
the charges. which he says are old mes.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
Prince Hohenlohe Reaches vienna.

VIENNA, April 12.-Prinee Hohenlohe.
the German imperial chancellor. and Prin-
cess Hohenlohe arrived here tonight from
Psris, according TO the program heretofore
announced.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
pIends seIf-Dcfense.

DENVER, April 12.-AoBi. the Japanese,
who is charged with the murder OF Mrs.
Minnie Miller and her nephew. Willie
Truesdell, on Homer's ranch, near Denver,
was captured at Pueblo. this morning and
brought to this city. He admits having
self-defe nse. He says they, quarreled over
his wages and she attacked him first with
the weapons from her and finally stabbed
her. He says he has no recollection Of
how the boy met his death. The officers
say no gun was found at the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
LOCAL cATTLEMEN WIN THE CASE.
Verdict Against Railroad for Bring
Sn- I'm Diseased Cattle.

SpE I'm Diseased Cattle.
Topeka, Apr 12.-Charles Hsb r, Charles
j. Lantry, James Harrington and 140 other
cattlemen in Lyon, Chase and other counties
in that section, who banded together to prose
cute the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway
company, Hosier Brcs and Brogan & Sons,
for shipping Texas cattle into their grazing
country and spreading disease among their
stock have won their case in the supreme
court here. The case was tried in the dis
trict court OF Lyon county, where the cattle
men obtained verdict for 900 damages,
including interest. The defendants appealed
to the supreme court on the ground That
the state law, under which the caea was
brought, was in conflict with the federal
statute, and that the proceedings were !rreg-
ular. The supreme court sustained the de-
csion Of the lower court.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13

Al Baltmore--Arriycd-Al from
London. Sal ed--acotia Tor hamburg.
AT Havre-- Arrved-i.a isrotasne from
New York
Liverpool for New l9.s.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-13
HIS ApVICE pIsREGARDED.

'our judgment was not accepted on mat
ters vitality affecting the welfare OF the
work in this country. F1r example, some
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
University Club of Cornwall.

At & meeting of the University Club of Litch6eld county held at Norfolk May 29. 1896. vice-presidents were chosen from several towns. with iu- structions to organize local clubs in their respective townships. Acting un- der these instructions the Hon. T. s. Gold, vice-president for Cornwall, in vited the college graduates residing or visiting in the town. to meet at his house on Friday afternoon, Aug 21. There were present Hon. T. s. Gold, Rev D. M. Pratt, Prof. John H. Nie- meyer, Dr J. D. Gold, and Messrs John E. Calhoun, Chas. l.. Gold, H. B. Mac Fsrland, Louis Arnold, Edward O. Bald win and Rev John Pierpont Yale, Am herst, Tufts and Worcester Polytechnic, being the colleges represented. The University Graduate Club of Cornwall was organized with Hon. T. s. Gold for President and Rev John Pierpont for secretary. It was voted that the secretary be empowered to call meet ings, and, in connection with the mem- bers, devise measures looking toward closer union and fellowship among the graduates. After sharing Mrs Gold $ bountiful hospitality. the meeting was adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
STATE NEWS

The Fair Haven and Westyille Street Railway company has equipped its cars with lenders.
 Rev Benjamin Eastwood, rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd st Pawtucket, R. l., celebrated the 50lh.. anniversary of his ordination last Thursday. Mir Eastwood was formerly settled in Plymouth and was largely instrumental in founding St. Peters Church iu Thomaston.
 A five-yesr-old boy caught a black bass in Highland lake, Winsted, last week. which measured l7l inches in length.
 Henry Unger. of Norfolk, has brought suit against Burr s. Beecher for Sl 900 and Deputy Sheriff Wilbur F. Coe has attached Beecher's property for that amount Ou May 26 young daugh- ter of the plaintiff was badly bitten by & dog belonging to Unger. and 1t is slleg ed that the child is now both mentally and physically weak in consequence The case is returnable to the court of common pleas the first Tuesday in Sep tember.-Winsted Citizen.
 Coroner Higgins, of winsted, has reu- dered his verdict in the matter of the dead baby found at TerrYville Aug. 9th. He finds that the child's psrietsl bone was fractured and that desth may have been caused by the string, which had been tied around the child's neck. The verdict does not incriminate Flora Grsmsa, the mother of the baby.
 Rev Dr George Leon Walker, of Hartford. a prominent Congregational clergyman, has sustained a severe shock of paralysis affecting his entire right side.
 On July 25 Michael Qrigley was struck in the arm by 45 cal bullet which also passed through his body, in turing the lungs and spine. He has now been discharged from the Hartford hospital as cured. The bullet was fired by a member of the lst regiment O. N. c. at target practice.
 The cattle commissioners have tested l39 head of cattle and condemned 2s within a week or two.
 John E. Peck, v. for 35 years presi dent of the Union Knife Co.,, died al his home, lNsugstuck, on Monday, He was one of Nsugstuck's most promi' ! nent citizens. A wife and three daugh' ters survive him.
 Charles A. Read, 75, president of the Read Carpet Company of Bridgeport died at his home in that city Monday afternoon.
 The 27th annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union oi Connecticut was held at Winsted or Tuesday, More than 2O0 were present Addresses were made by Bishop Tier ney, Father Leo and others.
 Bantam lake, Litchfeld. is full O snspping turtles. One man has caugh S3, another 75, and another man ont weighing 37 pounds.
 Ex-Representative Jerome F. Gibbs of Kent. has sold his tin and stove busi ness, together with stock and tools, tt Leonard Manchester O. Danbnry.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
Funeral of Francis A. Peet.

The funeral of MT Feet was held at his late residence in this village on Sat urday afternoon at a.S0 o'clock. Rev F. W. Barnett conducted the services, the reading of the burial cffice of the Protestant Episcopal Church. NIT Bar nett also read the committal at the grave. The pail bearers were ex-Judge A. T. Roratack. Messrs J. Henry Rora- back, W. H. Camp, Geo. $. Fuller, of this village. and J. Lee Ensign and Dwight E. Dean, of Falls Village.
 Among those present from out of town were: Hon. Milo B. Richardson, of Lime Rock: Edwin ". Spur, A. O. Randall, Geo. W. Hall. F. E. How'd and Sidney Reed. of Falls Village; Lee F. Dean. of Bridgeport; Edward Ward, of Salisbury; Hon. N. B. Stevens, of Win sted; Lewis B. Crane, of New York.
 The burial was in the lower cemetery in the family plot where also repose the remains of the parents and sister of the deceased.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
POINTERS.
Livestock for sale. See adv.

Livestock for sale. See adv.
 One hundred bullets wanted. See ad.
 Read Joseph II. Malouey's new busi- ness card.
 Read what E. P. Hunt < Co. say about fall goods,
 Do not fail to read the advertisement of the Connectisut Building and Loan Association.
 Now. ladies and gentlemen, please read J. B. ohphant k Co.'S full column announcement in regard to reopening the Berkshire dry goods store,
 Are you posted on rstioss Nisbets advertisement this week gives you all the figures in the argument Every thing in his store Is at a changed ratio, which makes the goods cheaper to you.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
CURE FOR HEADACHE.

As remedy for all forms of Head ache Electric Bitters has proved 10 Ie the very best. It effects permanent cure and the most dreaded hsbitual sick headaches yeild to it's influence. We urge all who are afflicted to procure A bottle, and give this remedy fair trial. In cases of habitual constipation Electric Bitters cures by giving the needed tone to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine. Try it once. Large bottles only fifty cents at ". H. Camps Drug Store.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

meet with all trains on the P. R. < N. E R R. at Canaan. This would in- crease the stteuance st the meetings, For the past two or three seasons there has been no close connection a. Canaan consequently but few visitors come from along the line of the F. R S N, E. roal
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
The New Milford Fair.

The eighteenth annual fair of the New Milford Agricultural Association will be held at Conetia Park in New Milford on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. s, 9 and 10. This fair is improv- ing every year. and offers many attrac- tions to visitors. The benefit to farm CTS, stock raisers, and exhibitors of merchandise and farming implements caRnot be too highly estimated.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
LIM E ROCK.

The attention of our readers is again called to the advertisement of the Con nectiout Building & Loan Association The combination of both Life Iusur- snce, or in other words, simple protec- ton and investment is we'll illustrated in this notice. The agent of this asso- citation will be at Lime Rock in few days and 1t will pay all interested in protection and investment to consul: with Mr Hsdsell before placing their mol ey elsewhere.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

SALrKR-At Dalton, Mass, Aug, IT, Mrs Ann Salter aged S5. RlrTI-Ar winsted, Aug. a. of heart disease. Mrs Celestine Ratu, aged 4S. JKSNrSes-At New Milford, Aug. If. Law renee Howes. son of William L. Jennings, aged years, months. BALpwIs-At Litchfeld. Aug. II. Abbie, wife of Aaron Bald win. aged 6s. BRrAS-At Lakeville. Aug. g. Mrs Gilbert Bryan, aged 5s. THEAI-At the Berkshire Inn, Great Bar rington, Mass, August 2i, from an ap- popletie shock. Horace Theal.of New York, aged 75. He had been a boarder at the Inn for several seasons.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
Mountain County, Pomona Grange
 Meeting.

Mountain County Pomona Grange will hold its next meeting at Litchfisld on Wednesday, Sept a. A class will be initiated in the fifth degree at the morning session. The Lecturers Hour promises to be one of especial interest, and it Is hoped will prove the best ever held. Patrons coming from distance and desiring to remain over night will be entertained by the Litchfield Grange.
 N. s. STEVENS, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
An Editor Preached

Joseph Ward Lewis, editor of the Pitts6eld, tMass.,l Journal, preached at the Advent church at Pittsfield on Sunday morning and evening, in the absence of the regular pastor.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
Days of Grace Abolished

Massachusetts has passed a law abol- ishipg days of grace on commercial paper, taking effect January l, 1897. The law does not apply to drafts and bills of exchange drawn payable at sipht
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

Good work and low prices on Enter tainment Printing at the NEWS office. Dance Invitations, Orders, Show Post CTS, Programs, Tickets, etc, Conner eial Printing for the business man.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
Black For GoyeInors

The New York State Republican con- vention at Saratoga yesterday forenoon nominated Dwight Black, of Rensselaer,. for governor. and Timothy Woodruff for lieutenant governor,
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

II don't see how the Joneses make a living running boarding house."
 "Have't you heard? They have turn ed is into an obesity care and are con- ing money."
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

My hat bowed off," said Margie, in relating a recent experience, "an' I toned tlear home wiz my hea6 bare footed. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

Bob-You ought to stay at home and keep out of trouble.
 Nob-Not much. You don't know my wife, Bob.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
Ml!!|kt glItms. glI
Rule. sf Publication.

Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not he published among local itams- nor amons, cores pondence> Such ad- v~rtisements must appear either in the reS- ular advertising columns or under the head ing of ESPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sifion We are able 10 assign.
 Free puffs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in its advertising columns, subscription list or iob printing department will be consigned 10 the waste basket
 Notices of entertainments where money ls to be made taken in, or collected are sdver- tisements and will not be published gratis
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

The ire and unlimited coinage oi political promises will go on unchslleng- ed for several months to come.-Wash. ington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

Lott-One never loses anything by keeping his engagements punctuslly.
 Stone-Except half an hours time waiting for the other fellow.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

"De wus ting bout CT bilious man, said Uncle Eben, lis dat he'd rather make somebody else mis ble dan ter git cured hissif."
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
M AR RIE ID.

MARRIED. THoNPsoS-DAY-AtA Amenia, N. T., August ls. by Rev W. F. Basten. MT Edwin Henry Thompson and Mrs Catherine Frances Day. both of winsted, Ct. HoINS-PIxLEY-At Great Harrington. Mass, Aug. 20. George R. Holmes, of Lynn, and Miss Eva N. Pixley, of Lee. Dorx-JoSEs-At Great Harrington, Mass Aug. 1s, DeForrest N. Doty and Miss Fanny Jones.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
BORN.

ApKINs-At Thomaston, Aug. 2t. a son to Frederick N. and Marion E. Adkins. weight 10 lbs.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27

"ANTED. A girl to do general house work w in small family. Address
 MRS WM. J. THOMSON,
 CANAAN CT.
Connecticut western news., 1896-08-27
100 Pullets Wanted. r Win pay more than market rate for 100 II Pulle;s of light weight breed.
 JS ADAM
WANTED.

An experienced woman for general house. work in small family. Must be a good cook and aundreSs. Liberal wages will he given.
 MRs. N. H. RoRnINs,
 Lakeyille.