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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
JURORS FOR THE FEDERAL COURT.
Summoned 10 Appear Tuesday Morn
ing Mt 10 O'clock.

Ing ~ CLOCK.
The regular term OF the United States
district court viii open Monday. with
Judge Woolson OF the Southern Iowa dis
triet presiding. The following have been
drawn to serve on the petit jury, and sum
moned to appear Tuesday at 10 a. m:
H. A. Gardner Omaha; Oscar CallIhan
Benkelman, George b. Fleming, Omaha; b
b. Bufum, Tecumseh; James H Adams.
Omaha John Pratt Sterling W. F. Clark
Omaha A. A. Scott sutton f. o. Steb-
bins Crete; G. r, Martin Table Rock An
drew Z. Nelson, Omaha, Lawrence Ryan.
Falls City; August FreiberG Omaha: j. NJ.
Demarel, Auburn; H. p. Deuel. Omaha:
Samuel Magner, Springfield; H. r. Thorn
son. Omaha; John BARRETT Omaha; J. A.
Hopkins Wallace; Jacob Vallery, jr
PlattsmCuth, Gus Carey, Omaha: l. l.
johnson, Omaha; r. G Merrill Lincoln:
J. v Patterson. Omaha Charles Bimeby.
Omaha g, T.. Dickson Clay Center: Alex
ander Graham, Beatrice Emerson Bene-
dict Omaha Theodore Olsen. Omaha; c. W
Mayheld. Louisville; W. n Perry Pawnce
City, p T. Baker Omaha; Charles II
Withheld Omaha James Muucey. Crete: C.
L. Davis OMEN; George V. Hines Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
PREPARING ron CONVENTION
san Francisco VIII Entertain En-
Iena orers In GrenI s1NIe.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. THE commit
tee of 81 which has charge of all the ar
rangements for the international Christian
Endeavor convention. TO be held in San
Francisco January 1919, 1897 is actively
at work The committee will arrange for
the transportation reception and entertain
ment of probably 10000 delegates from the
eastern side OF the Rocky mountains. II
has already secured from the merchants Of
San Francisco a guarantee fund OF $4,000
which, with s. 900 subscribed by the Chris
tian Endeayor unions OF San Francisco and
Alameda counties gives So 600 for the ex-
pensas OF this gathering. None of the fund
will be applied to the personal expenses OF
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
NEARLY LOST on LAKE MICHIGAN
Schooner Rising Star Has somcw hnI
Thrilling ENperience.

CHICAGO, Nov. THE schooner Rising
Star. Captain r. Nelson, lumber laden was
towed into port this morning in a disabled
condition by the steamer Colin Campbell.
She was picked up of Milwaukee Friday by
the steamer as she was rolling helplessly
in the trough OF heavy sea.
The crew OF eight people, including the
female cook, tell a thrilling story. The
Rising Star left Green Bay for Chicago on
Tuesday, and on the same night she was
found 10 be leaking. Hard work al the
pumps kept her afioat On Wednesday the
deckload of lumber was unshipped by a
heavy swell, which was only a forerunner
of Thursdays terrible gale. The crew los.
control Of the boat and were barely able 10
remain on deck while the craft foated south
ward al the mercy OF the storm. When res
cued all hands were completely exhausted
by exposure and hard work al the pumps
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
HARD LUCK or 4 GLOBE TRoTTER.
walked Around the World and Lost
His Bet ut Last.

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-Frederick G.
Koebel, who calls himself the champion Ions
distance pedestrian Of the world, called al
the city hall today to obtain the mayors
signature TO a form OF certificate which he
carried. Koebel Claims that last June he
finished walk around the world on a wager
of So. 600 against So GOO with some San Fran
cisco men that he could not perform the
task in two years. He says that he started
from san Francisco In June, 1894 and go;
back within the specified time, but lost his
bet because he had not been able TO get
through Siberia, which was one OF the con
ditions Of the wager He was refused per
mission to 20 to Siberia on account Of
George Remnants book. He has just walked
back across the continent on his way home
to Bavaria. During his walk around the
world be says he saw 400 Armenians mas
sacred at Constantinople and 500 at another
place
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08

Mrs. Lund, an old woman, who makes a
business OF collecting garbage around the
hotels for the purpose OF feeding swine.
fell from her wagon last evening and was
seriously injured The accident occurred
/ IN the rear OF restaurant near Fifteenth
and Furuam streets Mrs Lund was
attacked hN vertigo. and fell heavily TO the
stone pavement. lust as she was about 10
gather up the r-ius. The woman was
taken 10 The police station in the patrol
wagon and the city physician called 1t
was found that she had sustained n number
OF bruises and that one side OF her body
had become parayzed. She lives with her
family near Forty-tfth street and Popple-
ton avenue Her relatives were notified Of
the accident
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
Foreciosiug Church Mortgages.

PITTSBURG, Nov. THE Board OF
Church Extension Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church. in session here passed a reso-
luton here today authorizing the foreclosure
OF mortgages 90 churches in cases where
open neglect was shown Cases were cited
where large loans had been made by the
board, and in each case not cent Of in
terest or principal had been paid
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. The battle
ship Iowa will be sent down the Delaware
river from Cramps shipyard next Tuesday on
her preliminary CT builders trial trip. The
trial will take place off the Delaware capes
over z measured course and is merely for
the purpose OF satisfying the builders OF
the condition Of her engines and other ma
Chinery and that the vessel is capable of
meeting the requirements of the government
snn.l tim Lnns
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
FIND FAULT w1TH CLERGY BUREAU
Western Roads Hold out and Refuse
Agree.

General Passenger Agent Francis Of the
p. & NJ. returned yesterday morn
ing from Denver where he at
tended conference Of western
lines on the clergy bureau agreement Gen
eral Passenger Agents Sebastian Of the
Rock Island and Knskern OF the Northwest
ern the other members Of the committee,
were unable 10 attend. and the committee
was represented by Mr. Francis its chair
man. As yet the Colorado Midland is the
only line in Colorado or Utah that has
siguihed its intention TO come into the
clergy bureau OF the Western Passenger as
sociaticn for the coming year, the other
roads finding objections in the arrangements
Of details, though admitting the usefulness
OF the bureau a labor saving device.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08

Permits TO wed have been issued 10 the
following parties by the county judge:
Name and Address Age.
Henry Jourdan. South Omaha .......... %
Lena Manz South Omaha, ................. p
Charles II Sharp, Newcastle Wyo...... 81
Katherine Thurber. Newcastle Wye. %
Simon T. Kohn. Omaha. "a
Sarah Jacobs, Omaha..,................. so
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
Boys Refers

We are almost busted on Boys Reef
ers-but as long as there is one in stock
Saturdays prices will hold Good-we
will just keep dropping them down To
the prices quoted. There never was
such demand for Reefers-boys viii
not wear long overcoat-they want a
short coat that they can play in.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08

LIMA, O., Nov. The sale OF the Ohio
Southern railway has been postponed 10
November 20.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08

All of Beniamin's pure Worsted Suits
Sl2oo wholesale ~a:ues-3-hutton
sacks with round corners mOstly-you
can have them for.
Benjamin d Co.'S Cheviot. Cashmere
and Worsted Suits-not one of which
dealers would hesitate 10 pay Sl3.Ij
for wholeSale-are yours for...........
Ten and one-half dollars for nobby. well
trimmed. custom fitting Business Suits
made 10 retail for $500. If the
d real merits of Benjamin's quality was
q known you could not ask for stronger
q proof Of the values Observation-Disclosures.
All of Benjamin's purchase of genuine
imported Scotch Chcviots with hand
some dark brown mixtures and all
their clay worsted Frock Suits that
You usually pay $1,000 for-go At.
Alfred Benjamin d Co. eXcelled in
Prince Albert Coats and Nests-be-
cause they made them of the most
dressy worsteds to be had-they never
expected TO wholesale them for less
than Sl5.O0-our price ...........
Benjamin's black worsted Frock Suits
made up in all sorts of sizes to lit all
sorts of men-suits that you can't
buy usually for S2j.OO-go on sale for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
listers

Michaels, Stern & Co.'S black Frieze
listers ~ retailed everywhere for
S12.50-wool lined-wide collar-a gen
uine frieZe coat Observation-Disclosures.
Michaels, Stern d Cos oxford Frieze
Ulster-full length-big collar-about
$1,000 worth-at Observation-Disclosures.
A handsome gray chinchilla-with heavy
wool linings-a splendid cold weather
garment-with heavy worsted Innings
-7dl .........
A perfect gem in a tan colored chin
chilla-a coat which for service and
warmth can't be beaten. .............
The big card for this sale is a lot of
Irish Frieze Ulsters-in a dark brown
shade-made up with raw edges
taped seams and handsomely trim
med-no better coat in our stock AT .
any price-it'S $1,000 worth of Ulster
at ..'.'......'.. ............
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-11-08
Suits

Peck & Hauchhaus are recognized as the fxers
OF fashions in boys wear-their goods are always
IN demand by clothing dealers-but they had / 500
sulls lett after not overly busy and offered
know these suits cannot be made for the prices al
which we sell them. We will charge nothing
you must not as X for it. Cash we must have-any
kind of money is good-but no one gets these suits
on tirna
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
iV EVIDENCE or HIS SANITY.

Max Kcss'or. who SAWS he is a candidate for Alder
man in the NIilth District. prisoner in tho
Essex Market Court yesterday. kcssler was AZ ono
time an inmate OF the insane asylum at Matteawan
but was released ~ cured Saturday evening he ap
preached Detective Nell, OF the Edridgc-st. station
and asked the latter not to modest certain alleged
disorderly house he had guaranteed 1t protection
The officer refused his request however and Kessler
iS alleged to have become abusive and threa tened to
use his 'puli" against him. II" was then arrested.
When taken before Magistrate Cornell he wore a
Mckinley button side Of his and "A Tam
many Hall button the other Several other but
tons WIN alleged humorous inscriptions also decorated
his coat ON his WaStcoat there was pin represent
ing A gold bug. one representing silver bug. and
several other ornaments
Several witnesses testified that Kesscr &c
centric III his ways but harmless Your Honor he
rad. 81 once in an asylum. but | am perfectly
sane I only get excited when some ono makes m"
mad They are jealous OF me In the district because
wear Mckinley button. .
tiate THAT Is one evidence OF your sanity.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
NEW ROCHELLE.

The first public meeting OF th" sound Money
Democrats this village il announced to tax"
place on October Henry LOOMS Nelson Will de-
liver the principal address.
{, T. Ruchanan's sloop Olga viii 90 out Of com
mission in n few days MIR. buchanan will spend
the winter In Europe
The Republican club rally IN the Town liall on
October s will he adircsscd nv Senator Pavcy and
Thomas \ Church of New-York and Alfred Coo
ley. of jiOchestcr
The annual inspection OF the Fire Department
will ~ held on Tuesday. October T., and ON '"to-
her T., he companies will 60 10 f"ekskiii
The sale Of lands upon which taxes "t" unpdlI
viii be begtfn tomorrow ~ IN O'Clock.
The Board of Education IL considering u" pucs-
iIon Of sites for the proposed school builiing tn"
Ensinger hnInoatoad th. Sicklcs estate and site
In Nor,h-e, owned by j. ~ Trcauor, will probably
be laid before the voters. .
The printers and eectrotypers OF New k9ch"i"
have organized n club known AZ tn" kulckcrbock"f
Technical club Tho club meets on tn" nrst Mon
day OF each month for the discussion OF literary
and scientific subjects.
The vonn.: people of St Johns Chapter Epworth
League will give a Golden Dinner" In the church
parlors on TUESDAY evening October IL. frrman
songs VIII be sung by tho w-Rochcllo Concor'ila
Society.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
MOJrNT VERNON.

The dedication OF the new swedish Me'"'"'''
b,isoona1 Church took place yesterday afternoon.
rho framework of the new building was draped Win
bunting flowers and American and swedish hass'
and the addresses and songs were In both languages
The Rev John II. Hilberg, the pastor. was assisted
by the Rev Dr. Mains. of the First Methodis' Hp'S
copal Church. and clergymen from brooklyn anu
Bridgeport All made addresses The new cnu' " :"
IS in South Fulton-ave near Thrd-st II VIII De
built of pressed brick with frame superstructure,
at n cost OF $500 and is expected to be READY tor
the Rev. Wilbur r Crafts. of the Reform Bureau.
will speak at the Presbyterian Church to.nis' VI.
"Thc Scientific and Humanitarian Aspec,s h Ur the th
Sabbath" The lecture Is made signincant ny VIZ
fact that there ii an agitation regarding '"e P'P
observance of Sunday in this city: cror,,
The first fall drill Of the l1th Separate No"'P"'
takes place in the armory tonight; ,, o,,n,
poverty social will be held tnis i rnJn,i,5, ,nn
under he auspices Of the J. O. G. t. in Assocl,Ul,
Hall Prizes to be given for the most s'o'e'q"'
costumes.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
.Kilwarlins to New-York two

took out one or two .Kilwarlins to NewYork two
By.the-way you will be highly amused to know
that If it had not been for you Ogden wouid not
have won the Futurity for the very so2d reason 5,
that he would not have been entered Inc Iacis
are that you button-holed us all so persistehtE
prior to Christmas. 1892 when you were acting % lor
Jockey club to give you nominations FOR the tutur-
ity and the Matron Stakes that | fell ready we we
New-York offices on the following year sent me
nomination blanks which filled in with the names ne.
of Sacrifice. by Hampton. and Oriole ny Bcnu Or
two mares that purchased AT the Newmarket
sales in December isss. If may add that Ogden
WAS foaed at Sir John Blundell Map.e's stud. at 81
Adams. In April. 1894, and that the dam was mated
during the same season with Royal Hamnion'
Very truly yours JAMES MCAIG.
LORD MARCUS BERESFORD'S SUCCESS.
The remarkable success of Lord Marcus Beres
ford as racing manager has attracted the attei'
ton of turfmcn all over the world. Lord Marcus
has been marvellousy successful in selecting year
lings. When La F.eche sold as yearlin%
Marcus DAILY the lookout for high-class
youngsters. When La Fleche was exhibited on the
morning Of the sale Lord Marcus cablcd Mr. Da'y
about her and asked a bid Of $4,000 for her MI
DAILY was on the train. bound for Montana, when
tho cable arrived The message was sent 10 thc
train MIR DAILY was OF. He answered at once to
biiy her ana 10 give more money, II necessary o
secure her. The illy sold to Baron Hirsch.
An hour after the sale Marcus Days message ar
rived. II Lord Marcus l3eresford that mncn
of the success of Baron Hrschs horses on the turf
was due. He placed them in their ,I races nni and
watched over them in their training The recent recent
sale of La Fleche caused some comment because
the sold for upward Of $1,000 the nrsl io'i
of La Flechc sold for S7.N0 hence the lnveStincn.
was good one. Lord Marcus Roresford manatps
the Prince of Waiess horses 40 well that ,he
royal Jacket is frequently first past the wihn'"s
post. ,u,-, I,
Florizel H. who was described by Michael y.
Dwyer as the best horse in England. is on the sale
list Florizel II is full brother to PeTsmmon
who won the Derby and ST. Leger stakes th's year
and this fact makes him more desirable 70 relan
AZ a. stallion than Pcrsimmon FloriZeI ii w0nIh
make a valuable addition to the American sta.loh
list American horses have done 80 wei IN f-s
land. this year that sire like Florizel mighl at-
tract English buyers 20 this country 10 P"'c"'Se
his produce, r, 10, r,aso
Cold Finch, who is now at the Rancho d9i a. a.
is missed by English breeders, who wou'o s''"'S
nav a handsome bonus to get him back
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
To-DAy's RACING AT AQUEDUCT.

Aaueduct will be the gathering place OF racesoer-
ers to-day. Six races. with large heds' are 'he
attractions offered. AT the spring meeuns INV
officials at Aqueduct made every possible EFFORT u
Give the uatrors Of the track honest racing In
and-out running was not tolerated ana N'lham -
Days entries were refused on account OF one!
peculiar running.
The edict of the stewards caused rarcEocr' ~
rejoice II is generally conceded th"' 'ho r"c'"'
at Auietuct was freer from scandal IMAM any
meeting held in this nciChborhood this year.
Thomas Reilly who is at the head OF me Aaleuucl
management promises make every "foft 20
furnish ihc pa rons Of the track with racing free
from .crookedness. and to rule on II posslplt'
Jockeys who ride suspicious races. 4. \ sWlseit
who was selected az one of the official stewards
hy Inc Jockey club has resigned but Will be Il
entries:
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
EAST CHESTER.

Tho 9o,st ,rnIvorsarv of ST. Paurs Church. East
Chester was celebrated by appropriate specia ser
vices Yesterday. The rector. the Rev Dr- W. o. D.
CcNcy who has held the pastorate nearly a "'',
century of,cia,cd. His text was from the Hospe'
for the day and his remarks were adapteu ~ '''o
occasion. At the end of the sermon, w",,c wv.
WIS a period of protracted silence the bell IN the
s,eaulc i gift from the Archbishop Of Canterbury.
England presented in 1853. tolled the numpci ol
years corresponding TO the age OF tne churon. & ne
sd,ninistr, lion of the communion followed ana the
sacramento vessels used were those presehttu "!
the Bishop of London in 176s ana o'hers m 49, re
from the wife of President Adams. n GIT III r..
rcrnbrancc OF her grandson. who WAS uiowmeu i W III
East Chester Creek. near the ancient nut g,i'6 f
prominent colonial families some or whose utsvrnu
ants as well those Of llustrous Revo,u'iohah,g ~
NJ, rints occupy their old-tme homestcads IN thc
roiehborhOod The handsome mansion oi iresi"en'
Adams occupied as his summer noii,'' ,In .J
mains intact on Il beautiful site overiooHihg lei-
ham Bay ana near the church. the occasion ""'
one Of unusual impressiveress
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
STiTEN ISLAND PPENINGS.
THIENEs Used CHLORoFoRM TO AID IN ROB
Berry

TtiIE\ IS USED CHIOKOFORM To AID IN ROB
The houses OF four residents of Hollands Hook.
Mariners iiarbor were entered early on Sd .urjay
morning by sneak thieves. who stole a quantity OF
small jewclry and In their opera chloroforn~d
% man aud his VIE while they Iansackad their
sleeping room. The robberie- occurred in quick
succession between and O'Clock 4. IN. The per-
sons chloroformed were Eurolcus Merrill and lis
wife. who live IN a neat cottage OH the Shore Road.
The couple knew nothing OF the robbery mill Z
o'clock In the morning At that hour their four
tcen-y ycar-old son Rolie came into their room, and
after much effort succeeded in arousng his thcr
Mr. Mcrr.ll awoke with headache and general
feeling OF depression combined with a stomach
sickness. Mrs. Merrill s,ill in d sound slumber
and ii took some time 10 awaken her. Her symp-
,oms were like her husbands except that she was
suffering from sem!-cona and heart failure.
which called FOR doctors services on the ted
pillows were stains OF chloroform. The room was
IN stat" of disorder. the wearing apparel be. ng
thrown about and the pockets turned inside out.
The contents OF the closets were thrown out the
hoor and the room showed that the robbers VIZ mt
about their work deliberately. The thieves So
enough they left Merrills watch lying on the roor
ara dropped his chain on the stairs They over
which lag q side table covered lightly by pill
low sham. Apparently at MerriIls the men en-
leaving Meriis. the thieves visited Captain Henry
DE Harris home few doors below one of the
come face TO face with Miss De Hart and tor
sweetheart who were in the parlor. 1t was tlen
about O'Clock. The young man went toward tie
window and the stranger hcd. About 2 o'clock
Mrs. S,cnmcyCr mCthcr-in-law of William Post.
WIS awakened by the sound of somebody rattlnc;
money In adjoining room. She called out PLd
awakened Post. who arose in time 10 the thief
running down the stairs. The fellow fled through
the rear door, which he opened after getting in
through window In the closet in the dining room
he found ST. and upstairs he secured child
necklace and ring. He left behind him child =
bank. which contained some pennies the Shaking
OF which awokc Mrs. Steinmeyer.
About o'clock Mrs. Ernest Kohl. who lives "A
halfmc away. arose 10 get food for her baby and
saw thief disappe airing through the rear window
Tho follow secured only IS cents. The men are
supposed To b, tWO strangers who were seen In the
ncighborhood early In the day. They were well
dressed and loitcrcd about with no apparent bust
ness.
On Saturday evening at o'clock the home of
F.dor Schmidt. wealthy resident OF ort , iace
New Brighton. entered by second story thief
who gathered up n lot of silver but was frightened
off without the booty
New-York tribune., 1896-10-05
pl;EkSKILL

,c.r , rscess or three months, Moh"T'h '""P
ter 10 esi T. A NJ. will hold 'oh'o'"'''" W.
night and begin i,s winter work ..,
.rb. class ~ ,se7 - Drum Hin school has elee,'"
,h ,or,wlue officers. President, RAYMOND "hh'
man. ,i.o-nre.ic.u, Miss Bertha coons; recording
secretary Charles J.. Thornc; corfespoh"Ihs SUI
,.,, Miss Mary Moses. treasurer, Rose burke
u.,i,h neicer J. p.mott Lyon. in making "p h'S
,,ts,lcs ~ contagious Diseases reported 10 inc
uo,rd for the last nine months. hnd~ that tn'lr s
v,.,e four cases Of dphthcrta. seven OF 7'"''' ''
am rhr. ~ =. -, GOOD attendance at the foreclosure
sac. on saturday IN The Easlc ii9tel. tue~H' =,
f,',,. - rsf.,.r solh the DrlscOll house No. -
Iohu.-t lot fxiso. to Gcorg" T. 'ltiAi'iii " 10
held the mortgage. l0T N.'F' .r,," ~, ...,
Wisr,. hrickv,rd with property OF hiiy-hNy n,I'n
T;syi. r. .'iS Tor s. SO o. ''''''' &c.. ,..
-, maui meeting OF the Dorcas society mas
hon bcld and "a, following officers were chosen io'
s ,hirty-nftn year First drectrcsS Mts, pMNn| ,non
I.rrirt. second dircctresS. Mrs. Io-'ph iu''"t,'
tr,,.tirrr Mrs Amos e R-1ua. secretary. MI. ;
I,snI b., rir.tv families had been assisted in
The year twcniy-four of them only once" a."
children were sent 20 the temporary none. -"
,.,a, d i, A. car US not SO successful ds that
"nnunl i"f u ~ N"'' t..i,,i,,., roil.ctiou
was also smaller. The nccd, work guild confirm
utod is9 new garments for distribution Thrre atr
society The report Of the treasurer for IN" year
shows receipts Of sii5 H. expenses. S-'" " an" d"
The public school or buchanan. ihrce milc5 south 9
of this place In IN" Albany ana New ork ROSY
Road had A new sensation last week. and. although
the people OF the district upheld the trustees IN
their new edct. III" scholars who ar" aNrct"d hy
The rule have declared For som" Tim" tn"
motto button nuisance has asserted lts'li IN thr
-chooL MANY OF me phr9srs wer" "afin.ssS ys "
brought to the attention Of IN" tioard Of Edu,Sa-
no buttons of that class should be- allowed 70 be
displaced in the sShool-room 1nicr . srV,re pnn-
political buttons the trustees dvcrrinr that ne
political buttons tend TO inspire the boys with
roIiiical buttons