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Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
FrREoRAoKER WENT OFF TOO SOON.
Fred barker Probably FasrlIy Injured
while Celebrations.

Fred Barker, an expressman living at 41S0
North Thirty-elghth street. was the victim
Of the premature explosion of ian immense
hrecracker last evening shortly after 6
o'clock. He is now at the Presbyterian hos
pital with a fractured skull! His condition
is serious. r'
Barker was around the heighborhood OF
Fifteenth and Douglas streets most OF the
day yesterday and occupied the major por-
tion of his time in setting on a cannon. AS
twilight approached this form % celebration
became monotonous and he turned his at
tention to the explosion Of some giant fire.
crackers. Three times he was warned by a
policeman to be cautious in setting fire TO
these explosives, but he gavt but little heed
to the advice. Finally he ienited a cracker,
the fuse of which burned more quickly than
1t was expected to do.
While Barker was leaning over it, with his
head Bonded low. the thing exploded. lie
was hurled at least fifteen feet away. When
he was picked up a terrible cash was found
in the left side of his forehead and his
whole face was badly burned. He was car
ried to the office OF Or. Charles c. Allison.
1t was there found that his skull had been
fractured and that he had been badly burned.
In order to relieve the pressure on the brain
the operation OF trepanning was performed.
Later he was removed to the Presbyterian
hospital. 1t is thought that three or four
days may elapse before the exact extent
OF his injuries is known.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
WELCOMED BY HIS FRIENDS
Hon. Jack MacOoll Returns to His Home
Amid Great Enthusiasm,
SPONTANEOUS oUTBURsT OF REGARD
Many Citizens Gather 60 Greet the
G~ubernutorin1 Nominee of the
Republican Party I'm
Nebraska.

LEXINGTON, Neb.. July 4-(Special)-
Fllnty indeed would be the heart that would
not be touched by such a reception as was
accorded Hon. Jack MacColl upon his re-
turn last evening to his home. 1t was a
spontaneous outburst Of sincere regard and
affection, entirely uniunuenced by the honor
recently bestowed by the republican con-
vention. The rejoicing was general and
INDUCED in by all alike, regardless OF po-
litical afiiiation, past or present. 1t was an
ovation to one whom. as the mayor said in
his words Of welcome home, very fttingly
expressed, "is our friend, our neighbor, our
fellow townsman, and the distinction con-
ferred upon him by others can make him
no dearer to us"
Bunting and the slogan, Mckinley and
MacColl' were in evidence on every hand
and in every mouth. not excepting the little
folks. with whom Jack MacColl Is an es-
pecial f%avorite. Pearly drops were visible
in many eyes, and as hands were clasped
and the utterance choked, what would have
been said was indicated alone by a hearty
squeeze Of the hand.
II was a sincere expression of esteem for
a manly man, who is honored and loved
by his neighbors for what he has proven
| himself to be during his twenty-seven years
of residence among them, and as such is
more gratifying to Mr.. MacColl than any
political honor that could be conferred. 1t
was great.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
A GREAT REMEDY.


DR.. Redmond. a specialist in the study
and treatment OF Piles and rectal diseases.
recently stated that the Pyramid Pile Cure,
the new discovery for the cure of piles, was
the most remarkable remedy he had ever
seen or tried in one respect, and that was
the instant relief experienced In all cases,
no matter how severe. from the moment the
the remedy was applied; this was the more
surprising TO him because he had carefully
analysed the preparation and no trace OF
opium, cocaine or similar poison could be
detected.
Physicians look with great favor upon the
Pyramid Pile Cure, because II is rapidly
taking the place of surgical operations and
because 1t is so simple, so easily applied
and contains no mineral or other poisons SO
commonly used in pile cures.
DR.. Esterbrook reports that the Pyramid
Pile Cure not only cures the various forms
OF Piles, but never fails to give immediate
relief on the first application. no matter
how severe the pain OF discomfort may be.
People who have suffered from piles for
years are often astonished at the instant re-
lief experienced from the first application.
Another important advantage is the fact
that any one can use the remedy without
detention from business or interference with
daily occupation. Sold by druggists at 30
cents per package.
Send for free book on cause and cure a
Piles.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
c ~BREVITIEs.

Oficer Dibbern has returned from a
trip to Illinois, where he went, hoping TO
improve his health by recreation. He is
but little better than when he left Omaha,
and his friends consider his condition seri-
Gus.
Frank Murray is a hurley negro. who
was arrested last evening for ohstructing
and Interfering with an officer. Officer
Drummy was demonstrating with a wheel
man, who had knocked down a little girl,
on Cunning stree, when Murray intruded,
Charles Pterson occupies a cell at the
police station considerably the worse for
hard wear. He went behind the bar Of the
saloon at s24 Douglas street and undertook
to run things TO his own satisfaction. The
proprietor, Joseph Weishartinger, objected
to Peterson's officiousness and threw him
out. En- route from the saloon Peterson
met the curbstone and badly damaged his
head. The city physician was summoned
and seWed w his wounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
REPORT OF SANTA FE RECEIVERS
New Company Has No Floating Debt
and in Good shape.


and in Good shape.
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE report sub
mitted by the Atchison receivers of the oper-
ations OF the system during the two years
Of the receivership ending December 81, 1895,
shows: Gross earnings. sos, 49,, 39l; operat-
ing expenses. SAC, 1913, 1853; net earnings,
50, 2O2, ass, after taxes, etc. There was
expended for equipment and construc-
ton account 50, SOC. 442, and there is a bal
ance of current liabilities over current as
sets. after deducting assets not available
as cash. of 81, 572, 062.
The new company has no floating debt and
has ample funds for all liabilities. The
statement Of the par value of securities
and cash available for the new company, in
the hands of the organization committee
on December 81. 1895, was Sl3, OS3, 900, in
GLIDING So, 565, COO st. Louis & San Fran
cisco consol As. which were subsequently
sold for 81 .971, 500, bringing the actual cash
holding up to si,67l $50, after allowing for
the receivership expenses and bond pay
ments. Of this amount 1000, 900 has since
been expended in meeting secured interest
on the funded debt, and, in addition, in
terest payments have been made amounting
to S42, 324,01S from the earnings of the prop
erty. The annual fixed charges have been
brought down to 81 $50, $50, a slight reduc-
ton. and the company now holds Sl,049. 500
consol 3 per cent bonds of the Mexican gov
eminent as a result of the adjustment OF
the Sonora subsidy.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
EVEN WORSE THAN A D~EFAULTER.
south Dakota Township Treasurer
AccmseI of u drive Crime.

W~OONSOCKET, S. D., July Especial
Telegram)-Fred Kater, treasurer of Frank
lin township, Jerauld county, a prominent
farmer. skipped last February. taking a
large sum. He was considered honest and
his absconding was a great mystery. He
was supposed to be short in his accounts.
The reason now appears. Lizzie Konemln.
his stepdaughter, has charged him with
criminal assault. A warrant was issued by
Justice TAYLOR Of Washington Springs and
Kater was arrested today at Rhinehart, Ia,
and is being held until a requisition arrives.
Papers for the requisition. were sent today
to Pierre. The sheriff goes today to hold
him until the papers arrive. The girl is II.
The crime was committed last November in
his own house. The girl concealed the out
rage under threats until her condition led
to inquiries and the story was told.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
FLOWER DECLARES FOR A BOLT
Thinks the Gold Men Should Walk
Ont II q silver PImtGnrm is AInntcd

Thinks the Gold Men Should Walk
out If Il silver Platform is Adopted.
CHICAGO, July 4.-The leading question
of the day seems to be the query, "WlIl
the gold standard men bolt the convention
II a silver platform is adopted?"
As to this particular question Ex-Governor
Roswell p. Flower said this morning to the
Associated press representative: II am
frank to say that II an out and out silver
platform is adopted the gold standard men
as representing truly the democracy, SHOULD
leave the convention. | believe that with
defeat or success of a silver ticket 1t means
that the leaders in the movement and the
movement itself Will be consigned by the
people to oblivion before a year has passed
s~snd the theory OF silver is known by the
masses"
Governor Flower was asked, viii the
gold adheTents nominate a candidate in the
convention in order to hold their forces to-
gether?"
Frankly. | do not think so. My own be-
lief is that We will not be in the convention
when the roll is called for nominations.
don't think we will remain In the convention
after the adoption of a silver plank"
Suppose a republican, Mr.. Teller, were
nominated. would that make the proposed
bolt any more pronounced ?"
II don't believe that the democratic con-
yention will go so far as to name a repub-
lican. so I can't speculate on that issue"
Senator Hill was told OF Governor Flowers
views. but declined to subscribe that por-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
OF IL DnH

MINDEN, Neb.. July 4.ltSpecial)-Oscar
Shedd. 20 years old. the father of Mrs. j. A.
Cline of this city. died last evening at 1885
o'clock at the latter's home here. His re-
mains were put on the eastbound B. G. NJ.
train today, accompanied by J. A. Cline and
wife and Miss Shedd. a daughter Of the de-
ceased, and taken to Schuyler for interment.
HASTINGS. July 4.-(Spectal.) - The
funeral of Otto ]. often was held yesterday
afternoon at 2:30 from the family residence.
1t was under the auspices of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen lodge and was
largely attended, as the deceased was a
member OF many prominent lodges and he
was a very popular man. The funeral serv-
ice was preached by Rev. Mr.. Fritze of the
German Lutheran church.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Black Leg in south Dakota Cat

HURON, S. D., July 4.-(SpecIal)-Black-
leg has made its appearance in cattle herds
near Harold and Highmore. but not to an
alarming extent. NJ. f. Greeley of Gary was
here yesterday, returning from the locali-
ties named, where he investigated the dis
ease with a view to preventing its spread
and If possible discover a cure. Those who
have lost cattle from the disease are j. w.
Jones OF Highmore, T. H.. Leach and Will
liam Summerside of Harold. The animal.
when affected. becomes lame and stiff in the
hind parts, ceases to feed, circulation be-
comes stagnant and death soon results.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
IRISH AND BRYAN TALK SILVER,
Californian Given an ovation mt the
Clnsc Of His AL.-rcss.

Close Of His Address.
CRETE, July 4.-(Special.)-Hon John p.
Irish of Oakland. Cal, and Hon. w. J. Bryan
debated the silver question at the Chautau-
qua here today before an audience number
ing fully 5000. The speakers were given
the closest attention throughout and at the
close Mr.. Irish was given an ovation by the
people. They crowded around and shook his
hands as though he was a candidate for
office with prospective fat plums TO give out.
The general consensus of opinion was that
MIR. Bryan had been presented with some
propositions which he could not answer and
some which he did not even make an effort
TO answer. Mr.. Bryan was given the OPEN
ing and closing and repeated substantially
the same line Of argument which has char
acterized his previous speeches. He played
upon the prejudices of his hearers ty stat
ing that the farmer was compelled to pay
twice as many bushels of wheat to cancel
a debt as ii would have required when ii was
contracted, and in the next breath stated
that IL silver was admitted to the mints for
free and nlimite coinage it would at once
become as valuable as gold. Mr.. Irish cited
products that had increased in value and
asked Mr.. Bryan II he would be willing 10
liquidate his debt in those, measure for
measure, regardless of their enhanced price,
and also asked If the free coinage OF silver
would bring il up to the same value as gold
how il would be any easier to get than gold
and how It would require any less number
of bushels of wheat? Mr.. Bryan absolutely
declined to enter into the discussion of the
underlying principles of finance, but con-
fined himself to an appeal to the prejudiccS
and the cupidity OF his hearers. Mr.. Irish
quoted freely from the report of the French
monetary commission in contravention of the
statement of his opponent concerning the
financial system of France and that coun-
try's attitude toward silver. The people of
this city have never heard such a clear
statement of the financial problem as was
presented to them today, and the seeds of
doubt were planted in the minds of many
A heretofore ardent silverman.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
where Educators VIII Meet.

KEARNEY, Neb., July 4.-(Special)-
County Superintendent Wilsey has called a
teachers institute for the week
ing August II. The instructors engaged for
the session are w. H. Skinner OF Nebraska
City, Mrs. E. F. Tucker of Lincoln. Prof.
W. H. Bartz of Ravenna, E. r. Graefel OF
Bloomington III. and Prof. c. A. Murch OF
the Up-to-Date college. The institute will
be held in the Whittier school building in
this city, and an unusually large number
Of teachers have signifed their intention to
attend
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
The Champions of the World.

With such champion bareback riders an
the Orfords, Frank Melville, Linda Jeal. the
Hobsons, Polly Lee, William German, Donna
Adele and William Wallett-lO in ALTO
~eiectrify and fascinate the audience, It In
not to be wondered at that the great Adam
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Americas
Greatest Shows, Consolidated, continuously
NIL their circus tent, stupendous as II is.
No such exhibition OF principal, double,
carrying, juggling, Jockey and hurdle bare
back equestrianism has ever before been
seen on either side the Atlantic.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
New Line Around Cane Horn.

SAN FRANCISCO, July IA local paper
says that Flint & Co, large ship owners and
shipping and commission merchants Of New
York City. will within a few weeks be
operating a regular line OF clippers around
Cape Horn and will thenceforth be one OF
the important factors in u-anscontinentsl
freight rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Harvard saloon Robbed.

HARVARD, Neb., July +-(Special.e
Last night some one who probably lacked
sufficient funds to properly celebrate the
Fourth broke into w. A. Young's saloon
and took away ten gallons of beer. ten gal
Ions of brandy, a bottle of whisky and
a box of cigars.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
To Save the PnrnsoIs.

A clever contrivance for holding and pro-
tecting delicate parasols not in use is made
of pretty c%retonhe and lined with silesia.
1T is made like a shoe bag, with long pock-
cts the length of the parasols, having a lap
at the top to keep out the dust. Fixed
upon the inside of a closet door, it is con-
yenient to get at and out of the way.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05

HASTINGS, Neb., July Especial Tele-
gram)-Burglars have been getting In their
work again. Today the residence OF DR..
Lynn was entered by burglars and several
valuable articles carried away, among them
being a gold watch, gold ring, diamond
ornament and several other things. The
police are completely puzzled, as there have
been so many robberies lately and no ar
rests have been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Charged with EmbeEzIement.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, July 4,-(Special
Telegram)-The city council at the regular
meeting last night instructed the mayor and
city attorney to begin criminal proceedings
against Joseph C. Stoddsrt. charging him
with embezzlement Stoddart was treasurer
Of the city for about twenty years and when
he retired last March there was a shortage
OF about sll 500. He has been given every
opportunity to make a settlement. but he
and his oondsmen have shown no inclina-
lion " do anything
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Farmer scrtousIv Uurt.

NEBRASKA CITY. July 4-(Special.)-Ed
Clayton. a farmer living south OF the city.
was kicked in the region OF the stomach by
a horse today and seriously injured.
Sheriff Huberle went to Lincoln today to
ascertain whether one c. j. Allen, now under
arrest there. is the person who is suspected
of assisting in the robbery of Miller & Shus-
ter's store some months ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Child CrippIcd by the Cars,

P~LATTSMOUTH, Neb., July 4.-(Specia1
Telegram)-This evening when the Burling-
ton train started east at $40. Paul Budig.
the l3-year-old son of William Budig, at
tempted to jump off the cars. But missing
his hold he fell and the wheels passed over
his right foot crushing it above the ankle.
The boy was picked up and carried to the
company's physician, and this evening doc
tors amputated the crushed member.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Called on,

Indianapolis Journal: I'VE are sorry to
state says the Plunkville Bugle, that
the debate between our two candidates for
sherih will have TO be called of. One can't
talk anything but tariff, and the other moth
Ing but free silver, and neither one knows
the first thing about the sheriff business,
SO It is evident that a debate would be d
futile and fatuous waste Of the peoples
valuable time"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Where Crops Are Good.

KEARNEY, Neb., July 4,-(Speclal.)-
The crops in this county never looked bet
ter or promised a more bOuntiful yield.
Small grain stands straight and level, and
the heads are full, large and heavy. Har-
yesting will commence in a few days, some
few pieces having been cut already. Corn
Is looking fine and growing fast.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Whole FamiIy Injured by Lightning.

NORTH BEND, Ned, July 4.-IspeciaI
Telegram)-During a heavy thunder storm
yesterday morning the residence Of Harden
Wallace was struck by lightning. His wife
and children were badly stunned. but not
dangerously.
A young man by the name OF Wicklass
lost his fingers while moving grass.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Wen known Business Firm Di.soIyes

NlOBRARA, Neb., July f.-(Special)-The
Arm OF Bonesteel e. Turner. one of the old
est In South Dakota and north Nebraska,
having stores at Niobrara and Santee
Agency, Neb,, and one at Sprayfeld, s.
D., has been dissolved, Turner takes all
the business Of Bon Homme county, South
Dakota, and Bonesteel all the Nebraska
business.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-05
Democrat. Hcnded for Chicngo.

A large number OF democrats from out
in the state came in yesterday to be ready
to start on the special trains today for the
Chicago convention. Many more of them
are expected on the morning trains today
and the party managers anticipate taking
out several hundred from this city and
state. Among those noted at the hotels last
evening were Charles b. Wahlquist, Hast
ings; c.. r. Glover and NJ. Christensen, Val
Luikhart, Norfolk; John A. Harmon, o'Neill
The herald., 1896-07-11
A Bogus Sale

H H. Taylor of Pasadena was brought
up in the township court, yesterday,
and held by Justice Young in $500 bonds
for having obtained $500 from b. c. Clay
and c. Ehrenfeld by false pretenses.
Dr. Taylor, for 50 he is known in the
valley city, is evidently a man of some
ingenuity of mind, and with an imag
ination of eXuberant quality. He told
Clay and Ehrenfeld that he, in conjunc-
ton with G. H. Holton and d. S. Green,
were engaged in boring for oil at point
about one and one-half miles north of
the limits of the city of Los Angeles.
That they had a lease of seventeen acres
of oil lands, and that the outlook was
most promising, and big financial re-
turn assured.
So we'll was the word painting done
that the two listeners to the story bit
eagerly at the golden bait, and purchas-
ed from the doctor a one-sixth interest
of what purported to be his one quar-
ter interest in the oil boring enterprise
For these they paid out $500 good cur
rent coin and received in return a bill of
sale, which is absolutely worthless.
The examination of DIR. Horace H.
Taylor was set for the 26th inst.
The herald., 1896-07-11
That Dam Sits

In the suit of Beyerle against the San
Fernando Valley Improvement COM
pany to recover the cost of constructing
q dry rubble dam, with concrete racing,
the plaintiff was on the witness stand,
in Judge Van Dykes department, all
day yesterday.
His direct examination did not occupy
much time, but the cross examination
was most exhaustive. Every detail on
the work, the cost Of material and the
expenditures for labor as well as the
capability of the workmen was gone
into.
The herald., 1896-07-11
4 already gone out, and left, perhaps

had already gone out. and left. perhaps
a minute later"
This witness confessed that he had
had his attention drawn to defendants 8
left hand but had never seen his arm.
Defending counsel intimated that In
the absence of essential witnesses they
would make greater expedition If court
adjourned until this morning. 1t being
a quarter to o'clock. Judge Smith asked
counsel if 8 a. m. would suit to reconvene.
Defending counsel pleaded for $3.50, de-
spite the fact that certain Jurors were
nodding their heads in happy acquies-
cence to the courts proposal.
What do you say, gentlemen" quer-
led the court of the jury
They desired to reconvene at 9.
II think / will have to make these law
yers work a little harder" facetiously
remarked Judge Smith, and the order for
o'clock was made.
Il can be here at 7:30 If you say so,''
volunteered Deputy District Attorney
McComas, but his amendment to the
motion was lost.
The herald., 1896-07-11
Court Notes

Ida May Merrill. young woman of Fl
years was examined before Judge Clark
yesterday as to her sanity. but it appear
ing she was simply feeble minded was
ordered admitted to the county hos
pital.
Today Judge Van Dyke will try the suit
brought from Kern county and which he
went to Bakersfield to try in its prelim-
mary phase quite recently. a tempor-
ary restraining order was then made
and the case will now be tried on its
merits.
William F. Hartwig, native of Prus-
sia. was yesterday admitted to all the
rights and privileges of citizenship, upon
proper proof of eligibility being sub
mitted.
A marriage license was issued yester-
day by the county clerk to Thomas j.
Haraty. native of Minnesota, aged rs
years. and Edith c. Remlirger, native
of Ohio. aged "a years, both being resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-07-11
The Board of Supervisors

The supervisors sat as board SUI
ficiently long yesterday to transact some
business of miscellaneous character.
An extension of seven days time was
granted to ]. Darling, on his contract 1or
construction of a sewer at the county
hospital. The contractors estimate for
making sewer connection of 81 was ac-
cepted.
The petition of Stephen c. Hubbell,
asking that 1882 be refunded to him on
account of illegal tax he was forced to
pay, was referred to the district attor-
ney.
The county superintendent of schools
application that the services Of Mr.. Clark
be continued during July was granted.
The county tax collector made applica-
ton for permission to employ thirty dep
uties for sixty days, at $15 per month,
and one license inspector at $50 per
month. The permission was accorded.
The request of the county surveyor
for an extra draughtsman to continue
work on the map system, for one month
at 500, was granted.
The application for a hotel license for
the Arcadia hotel, in the town of Area
dia, was approved.
The application of Frank p. Francis
for a saloon license at Riviera was set
for the 22d inst.
The herald., 1896-07-11
The Divorce nil

Frances Ellen Nance, very pretty
appearing young lady, obtained her de-
cree of divorce yesterday in department
six, from her husband, j "A. Nance, on
her cross complaint, she alleging deser-
ton.
The suit of Coombs VS.. Coombs was set
for trial by Judge Van Dyke yesterday
for the 18th inst.
John G. Ryan was granted decree of
divorce yesterday by Judge Van Dyke
from his wife. Mabel Ryan, on the
grounds Of desertion.