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Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15


The entertainment committee OF the Chris-
,iar Endeavorers has issued an appeal to the
citizens of Council Bluffs to come to its aid
in providing quarters for the delegates to
the state conventions. Its call for assistance
says:
The Christian Endeavor entertainment
committee has just made Il re2orl anu
finds that only 800 of our generous ,cltlZehS
have listened to the earnest workers Oh
the canVassing committee.
In this beautiful city of ours, with a
population of almost 10000, after beng
completely canvassed, we find ourselves
still wanting accommodations Tor eVo'
Surely this won't happen and that another
visit will prove more than successful. we
can't afford to have 1t said that .Counciil
Bluffs is going to fall short in this work
after being fortunate enough TO secure the
state convention for 1895. We ask you
to consider this important work, ana IL
you would kindly send us your address,
also stating amount of accommodations, TO
Christian Endeavor headquarters, is Pear
street, we shall gladly call and make such
as can be conveniently made.
The committee will start on another can
vassing tour, and it is to be hoped that
it's success will be complete In. every de
tail. AS the canvassing must be fnlshed
by AUGUST. q. and trusting to have a more
favorable report, we remain, yours truly.
THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Special grounds, for private picnic parties
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Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Peculiar Law Suit Instituted in AZ
Town County

Ieeutftr hVN u u thStttuteh HI hH
Iowa County.
JEFFERSON, Ia. Aug. 14-Gpecial)-A
somewhat peculiar law suit is now on trial
in this city-one that does not occur fire.
q%uently. 1t is known as a suit before a
sherin's jury. Nine disinterested men are
chosen, ard each side cuts off three, leaving
three men. who are the jury. The case in
point is to decide what constitutes a home
stead. Three years ago John Barnicle of
Dana bought a bill of lumber of Matthews
4 Son, and erected a warehouse. He gave
a note for most of the price, but the note
was not paid at maturity. Barnicle had the
warehouse ~incumbered so Matthews & Son,
who are plaintiffs in this case, could get no
hold upon it. They sued on the note, how
ever, and obtained judgment. Barnicle
owned a building that was at one time used
as a saloon, but afterward was converted into
an opera house. He made his home in the
second story. Now the plaintiff has levied
upon the lower part of the building occu-
pied by Barnicle for the amount of his
claim.
His attorneys assert that a homestead
constitutes what is actually used as a place
of residence, and the fact that the lower
portion of the building is used as an opera
house and for dancing purposes, makes that
part subject to execution. The defense, on
the other hand, says that the first floor is as
much a part of the homestead, which, OF
course, would be exempt from execution, as
the second story, and h S introduced evidence
to show that the first floor has been occa-
sionally used as a wash room and for storage
purposes, thus making 1t in fact a part OF
the homestead. The plaintiffs attorney say
the meaning of the statute in defining home
stead is that it shall be a bona fde place
of residence and not an opera house the
greater portion of the time and occasionally
a place of storage; in the latter instance
merely to evade the law, which would make
it subject to execution. One of the peculiar
features about a case tried before a sheriff
jury is that whatever the verdict, it imme-
diately goes before a judge of the district
court, and he either affirms or reverses the
finding.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
COUNCIL BLUFFS DEPARTMENT x

ing Tor Sienert 4 Mfcse almost CONTINUOUSLY
since 1856, and that ne has had a number
Of settlements with the firm and that there
has never been any dispute as to the amount
due him. He asserts that the last settle
mcnt was made dntUuly l. last, ana that
there was then dad ham, including interest
on his former savings. S2,O31.SS. He says
he wants his money and can't get 1t.
Hence the suit. Tlin
Pearl street Pavement Again Delayed
Contractor Wickbam put a big steam
roller OH Pearl street yesterday and began
preparing the ground for the pavement,
but the work Of laying the brick has been
postponed awaiting the return OF George Il.
Wright, attorney for the motor company,
who Is out Of the city.
The delay Is caused by a question as to
the paving material to be used between the
rails of the motor company. The company,
under its charter, is required to pave be
tween the rails of each track and one ioot
on the outside of the track. On Pearl street
there is a double track and II the plan is
carried out 1t would leave a few feet or
space to be paved between the tracks with
brick and a fringe of stone, the material 10
be used between the rails on each side OF II
and another fringe of stone on the OUTSIDE
of the tracks. MIR. Wickham's proposition Is
to arrange with the motor company so ttat
the company shall pave all the space between
both its tracks and its rails with stone ana
allow the contractor to bring the brick pave
ment up flush with the outside rails of the
tracks. The matter will be presented to the
motor company's attorney as soon as he
reaches the city and the work or paving com
menced as soon as his decision is known.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Attacked by Big Field Rat.

WEBSTER CITY. Ia, Aug. 14'-(speclai
Te~legram)-John Parrish of WOODSTOCK Ia
while stacking hay six miles north OF Web
ster City, encountered a huge field rat, that
in order to escape the tines of the pitch
fork, ran up his trousers leg. Just as the
rat was coming out of the waistband, Par
IRISH seized it with his right hand and the
rat showed fight. Before the man could
get II at a disadvantage it buried its teeth
in his left hand. through the bone and
heshy part OF the hand, and hung on mn
Parrish. senior, made a lasso of binding
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Jefferson Minister Ordained.

JEFFERSON, Ia, Aug. 14.-Special)-
Rev. f. G. Lewis, who recently graduated
from a theological school at Rochester and
assumed the pastorate of the First Baptist
church of this city, was formally ordained
a minister of that denomination last night.
The ceremonies, which were of a very i'm
pressi-e nature, were held at the church and
witnessed by a large concourse of people.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
T.rriGc Storm Mt Jefferson,

JEFFERSON, Ia, Aug. 14.-(Special Tel
egram,)-This section has never known a
wilder night than last night. From 10
o'clock until daylight it rained, hailed, blew
a gale, and the lightning was terrific.
Half the town people spent the night in
cellars. Many fields of corn are chopped
down by hail, and great damage is reported
by wind.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

. CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Aug. 14.:-(Special
Observation-Disclosures Laurance of this
city is perhaps the oldest Mason in the
country. Crescent lodge, of which he is q
member, tonight held appropriate exercises
in celebration of the sixty-fourth a~nniver-
sary of his membership of the order.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Onts Crnp Rnined.

HASTINGS, Ia, Aug. 14.-(Special.)-The
recent heavy rains have almost ruined the
oat crop in this vicinity owing to their
poor quality before they were harvested.
The wheat crop will also be light, but
the prospect fer an extra large corn crop
Is very fiattering at present.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
At Lake Munawa.

The most thrilling and entertaining balloon
ascension ever made in this country will
take place at Manhattan Beach this evening
at 8 o'clock, and tomorrow at 4 p. m.
Prof. Bernardo leaps from his balloon into
the lake from a height of 1000 feet.
This undoubtedly will be the best enter
tainment given at the lake this season and
no one should loose the opportunity of seeing
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Irvine and choked the varmint. The rat
has been placed on exhibition at Wool
stock, and is pronounced the largest ever
encountered in this section OF the state.
Parrish's arm and hand are badly swollen
and the doctors fear he will lose both. and
think II will be lucky u his life Is saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Hager Meets the Editors.

The republican editors of the Ninth con-
grossional district held another session at
the Grand hotel yesterday forenoon. Con-
gresham Hager was present and gave the
editors a talk. and the meeting was devoted
to a general discussion of the situation. Con-
gresham Hager also held a meeting with the
congressional committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Church Corner stone Laid.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Aug. 14.-(Special
Telegram)-C. E.. Patterson of Iowa Falls
has presented to the Methodist church of
Ackley a handsome corner stone for the new
building. 1t was laid today with imposing
ceremonies
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Detlef F. Kruse claims that he cannot
collect s2,OS7.sS, which represents the amount
Of his savings from his wages for the last
Ten years. He has filed a petition in the
district court. asking judgment for that
amount from the Sieffert & Wiese Lumber
company OF Ayoca,
Mr.. kruse asserts that he has been work
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

for the entertainment sun
day Afternoon md ENeninE.

""F HhsSf""oh INV INthhhG'
Boating, rowing and sailing on the lake.
Bathing on the beach. Excellent water.
Family picnic. Dinner and supper in the
park.
Music and concert, Dalbey's band.
Andy Adams and George w. Bandy, Dutch
and black face comedians.
Beau Brummel and Miss Gertie Kimberly
in latest songs OF the day.
Hill family in musical and comedy
sketches.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15


Governor Drake has made another order
In the case of George Fuerbaken, and the
last order wipes out the mans sentence to
the penitentiary entirely.
Fuerhaken was convicted of rcoeiying
stolen property and was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary. This was com
muted by the governor to one year and the
payment of a fine of $500. The fine has been
paid and now the governor has made another
order suspending the one year penitentiary
sentence, during the good behavior of Fuer-
haken.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
FORECAST OF TODAY's WEATHER.
Observer i'm washington Says ii VIII
BE Fair ana Warm In Nebraska.

BE Fair ana Warm in Nebraska.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE forecast
for Saturday is:
For Nebraska-Fair; warmer in eastern
portion; south winds.
For South Dakota-Partly cloudy wealth
er, probably local thunder storms; cooler
in western rortion: east winds,
For Wyoming-Fair; cooler in western
portion; variable winds.
For Montana-Aieneraliy fair; north
winds, becoming variable.
For Kansas-Fairt south winds.
For MissouTi-Fair; southeast winds;
warmer in eastern portion,
For Iowa-Fair and variable winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
perature and rainfall compared with the
corresponding daf'off'he B PAS i fSgr 1S ysaT 1873
Maximum temperature 81, ~ "a 81 81
Minimum tempertt ure -. 66 70 6S 81
Average temperature -. a. q B y
PRECIPITATION ......'.t..., 90 .S ~ LIZ
Condition of temperature and preclpita-
ton at Omaha for the day and since March
]. 1896: .ayH
Normal temperature ..........".....,.. I3
Excess of the day ...,......."...",. =
Normal preciritatien H"....,..",... II inch
Deficiency for tho day ............ IL inch
fetal precipitation since Mich. /. 22.97 inches
Excess since March I, 1896 .... 1.s5 inches
deficiency for cor. period 1895. S.29 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1884. III S Inches
Reports from other Stations at 3 u. M.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Grebe Supposed to BE Crazy.

The police yesterday took Hartwig Grebe,
an old man, into custody upon the charge
of insanity. Grebe's mind has been de-
throned from too close attention to re-
ligious subjects and attempts to reconcile
the isms of the day In the religious world.
For some time past the old man has be-
come a pitiable object. He has been sleep
ing in a vacant house near Ninth avenue
and Eighth street, and obtaining his meals
from an old man named Gertz on Franklin
avenue. His days have been spent largely
In the woods. He will be called before the
commissioners for the insane today.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Andy Adams and George w. Bandy at
Grand Plaza, Lake Manawa, for eight days
commencing Sunday, August 16.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

WEIGH antique oak combination folding
bed; also twenty-five volume set Encyclo-
pedia Britannica. Call 925 Fifth avenue.
William Flynn.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

New specialties at Grand Plaza, Lake
Manawa, Sunday afternoon and evening. See
program.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Let all OF your troubles upward go In tht
smoke OF General joe" Peregoy & Moore
sole agents. Council Bluffs. la.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Have your house touched up and your
carriage repainted. C. Miller, Main street
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

C. b. Viavi Co., female remedy. Medical
consultation free Wednesdays. Health book
furnished. Annex Grand hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Go to Manawa ana camp curing the heated
term aud keep cool.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Beau Brummel and Gertie Kimberly in the
latest songs Of the day at Grand Plaza,
Lake Manawa, commencing Sunday after
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Davis. drugs, paints and glass. Tel. 2S9.
AuvcnIs for More Rooms.

Dutch and black face comedians at Grand
Plaza, Lake Manawa, Sunday afternoon and
nXnninP.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
AND STATE
OF WEATHER.

4 indicates trace OF precipltation.
l. A. WELSH. Observer.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Get a germ-proof filter and save doctors
bills. Only So. stephan Bros.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
Bradshaw Adjudged Insane.

Riley Bradshaw has become a charge on
Pottawattamie county. He is a big, husky
Predetermined fellow. about 25 years OF age,
who escaped from the asylum at Glenwood
a few days ago and was found by Special
Officer Meisner lying under the Rock Island
freight depot.
Bradshaw insists that he is only IS years
old, but the authorities at the Glenwood
asylum state that they do not want him
there, as they are afraid he will injure some
of the young children. who are inmates of
the asylum. Complaint was filed against
Bradshaw yesterday by County Auditor Mat
thews, charging him with being an insane
person, He was taken before the Board
OF Insanity and ordered sent to 81. Bernard's
hospital
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Every one knows there is nothing neater
than the summer girl, adorned in a clean
shirt waist and snowy duck skirt. That's
why the Eagle Laundry company are so
busy. 724 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15

Sewer Pipe, Fire Brick. Betting.
Wholesale and retail. j. C. Bixby, POP
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE,

BEECEHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed.
Will quickly restore Females tocomplete health.
They promptly remove distractions OK irregu-
~tariilea Of tho evstom Fora
Omaha daily bee., 1896-08-15
WITHOUT A RIVAL.

Annual Sales more than 5000, 900 Boxes
2sc. ut Drug Stores. or will DO sent by us.
Agents. B.. +. ALLEN CO., S65 Cana, ST.. Now
York, post paid, upon receipt OF price. Book
FREQ unon application.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03

south Surry.
Mrs. Frank Kicker, Of Lynn, Mass, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. d. &. Means.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Miss Edith
Williams, OF Chelsea, Mass, are at 5. y.
Lords.
Emery Carter, of East Bluehili, has
taken Samuel Young to care for in his
declining years, and in return Mr.. Young
gives him his fine farm on the Shore road
The remains of Asa G. Morgan. who
died in Chelsea, Mass, the Goth ult., were
brought here for burial the following
Sunday. Mr.. Morgan was native of this
town, and had always resided here up to
within few Years when he went to Chel-
sea to live Hi,h his daughter, Mrs. Rob-
erts. Mr.. Morgan was always spoken Of
as a MAJ whose example it would be safe
to follow. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Miss Sarah W. Treworgy who
paid an eloquent tribute to the deceased.
Aug. %. Sirius.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03
Northeast Ifarbor.

Northeast uarb"r.
Graves Bros. are putting in the fouuds-
tion for the parish house near the rectory.
Our mail carrier, Mr. Sweet, was i'll two
days last week and his wife brought the
mail
Alex Moore Is having an addition built
on his house 7. =. Lurvey is the con
tractor:
Mrs NJ. f. Salisbury, OF Bar Hsrbor,
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Peck ham. last week.
As soon as he has finished painting the
church cottage, J. \. LAWYER will prepare
to build paint shop on Main street near
the market.
While coasting down hill on her bicycle
last week, Miss Rebeccsh Smsllidge,
messenger at the telegraph office, ran
into a horse and wagon coming out from
cottage. The horse ran over her; she
received some bruises, but no bones were
broken.
Aug. 81.
West Franklin.
c. p. Hardison has gone to Sullivan, al
work stone cutting.
The Misses McFarlane, OF Bangor, are
visiting relatives here.
Two vessels have loaded with stone here
the past week for IIayerhill-
Men he have been back in the woods
meadow haying, report numerous signs
OF bear.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03

Six weeks ago I suffered with a very Sc
we're cold; was almost unable 70 speak.
Ny friends all advised me to consult
a physician. Noticing Chamberisin's
Cough Remedy advertised IN the =. Paul
Volks Ze3uag I procured Il bottle, and
after taking II short while was entirely
well. l now most heartily recommend
this remedy to anyone suffering with a
cold. WM. EEIL, 6-s Selby Ave, ST. Paul,
MINI. For sale by George A. Parcher.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03

The small steamer creme, on Rangeley
lake. was burned Aug. -. The loss is
nearly total, and is estimated at 5000;
partly insured, Cause unknown. George
Wilbur, an engineer on the Phillips &
Rangeley railroad, fell dead while work
ing the brakes on the fire engine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03
HuII's Cove.

HulFs Cove.
Moses Hodgkins and wife, OF Maiden,
Mass, are visiting at Serenus Higgins
j. :. Hamor and family spent Sunday
with Mr.. Hamor's sister in Otter Creek.
Mrs. Hudson Kelley and daughter, of
Ellsworth, are visiting friends in this
place.
]. F. Heal, Of Charleston, Me-, wGo re-
Gently opened a blacksmith she here,
has gone to Bar Harbor, where he viii re-
sumo his trade.
Aug. p.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03
Cape RosIer.

Cape RosIer.
About twenty-five guests at Cndercliff
are enjoying the present fine weather.
A whist party ON the 10Th was fully at
tended, Clarence Quin taking first prize.
The masquerade ball (sheet and pillow
case at undercliff last Monday evening
was an interesting and pretty affair.
Robert Condor and De Forrest Gray, of
South Brooksville. furnished the music.
The hostess and guests at Fairyiew took
a buck board ride to south BrooksyiIIe on
Aug. 10, visiting friends and taking bits
of scenery on the way. Their visit to
Mrs. ). D. C3ombs made her a pleasant
birthday party.
Aug. -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03

Guest-See here! The rates charged in
this bill are very much higher than I
agreed to pay. Proprietor Lake View
Nilla-True, my dear sir! But the wealth
er has been much finer than either OF MS
anticipated when that arrangement was
made.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03
embellishments.
How Many
~ Stay?

Ofthe many brands Of soap
placed upon the market dur
ing the past fifteen years,
how many are now in cNlst-
enceo
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03

D5dham.
GiiFaaa lrua orthy and Clifford Burrill
are quite it,.
Waveriy Iasker father and brother are
visiting MN,
Mrs Ma Burrill has returned from a
visit to relatives N Bluehil.
William Joy. OF massachusetts,, Is visit
ing hi sister. Mr.. Warren Black.
The Dedham sabbath schools went to
Phillips lake Tuesday on their annual
picnic.
T. Back ANA wife will take trip to
Bar Harbor and vicinity this week to
visit friends.
Crescent lodge, I. o. 6. T., has installed
officers a. follows. {. T., G. D. Goodwin;
F. s, Willis Goodwin c., Hadley Burrill
s., Guy Pa-r'l!; Y. T., Ethel Johnston
R S, Mary burrill; NJ, Albert PINK ham
g.. Clifford Mclaughlin.
Aup - b,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-09-03
COUNTY NEWS.
pov asssa-a7; county Ne,cs see other pages

THE AMERICAN has subscribers at 100
Of the IfG Dost-ofices an Hancock county;
all the other papers in the county com
b. oh 50 mony. THE AMER
IcAN as not the only paper printed in
L.. ,sso,.. .v......,, and has Nerer claimed to
be, b. ii IS the only paper that can prop
eriy Dc called a COUNTY paper; all the
rest are merely 'ocal papers. The eircutd-
tion Of TIE AMERICAN, barring the Bar
Harb0r Records summer list, is larger
than that Of all the other papers printed
in Honeock county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
CARLISLE on THE GOLD RESERVE.
The Secretary OF the Treasury Re
plies tO senate Resolution.


WASHINGTON, January 13-secretary
Carlisle to-day sent to the Senate his re-
ply TO the resolution adopted January
81, asking III the sum Of slOoOO00oj or
any part thereof has at any time since
the establishment OF the so-called gold re-
serve been actually segregated OF set apart
from the other current money in the
Treasury I'm gold coin OF certificates, etc
Also. when and how the gold reserve was
established.
The Secretary saws: "rhe Senate Is re-
spectfuly informed that at no time since
the establishment of the sO-calied gold
reserve has the sum of Sl0j001,0o0. or
any other sum been segregated or set
apart from the general cash in The Trea-
sury for the redemption of the legal
tender notes Of the United States. or for
the redemption Of any other form Of
paper money FOR which the United states
is liable There is no provision Of Low re-
quiling a separate fund, or cepar3te ac-
count 20 be kept. and all moneys received
into the Treasury. from whatever source,
are deposited ina the general cash
"Tho fund for redemption Of
United States notes was accumu-
LACED under authority of the act
of January Il. 1873. which directed the
Secretary Of the Treasury 90 prepare and
provide for such redemption on the ist
day of january. 1873 SO specific sum was
prescribed but the Secretary OF the Trca-
sury was authorized 90 use the surplus
revenues from time 10 time. and 10 sell
certain descriptions Of bonds 10 an ex-
tent necessary 10 carry the act into fun
effect
I'm the exercise OF The discretion thus
conferred upon him the Secretary sod
..I.. H..
United States per cent. and - per
cent bonds TO the amount of Ssj 10000,
and deposited the proceeds Ss6 C0.00o. in
the general cash in the Treasury. This.
with other gold which had been received
as surplus revenues. constituted the fund
prepared and provided by The Secretary
Of the Treasury FOR the redemptien di-
rected in the act Of January li 1910.
THE existence of the reserve fund was
generally recognized from the time Of It's
establishment as above stated. and one
Of the measures adopted by the Secretary
Of the Treasury to prevent its unneces-
sary depletion was the discontinuance Of
the issues of the gold certificates autho-
rzed by the act Of March is. 1863. This
act authorized but did not direct such
issue.
Some inconvenience resulted from this
discOntnuance. and by section 3 Of the
bank act Of July T., lSSZ the Secretary
Was authorized and directed 10 receive
deposits Of gold coin and bullion. and 10
issue certificates therefor, but II was
provided that the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury shall suspend the issue OF such gold
certificates whenever the amount Of gold
coin and gold bullion in the Treasury.
reserved for the redemption Of United
States notes falls below $lO00000O0
mo other reference TO the reserve fund
is contained in the laws Of the United
States. j. G. CARLISLE.
Secretary"
At the close of business the Treasury
gold reserve stood at $50 i63975. The
Withdrawals at New York to-day were
$4,000. of which S622 900 was in gold coin.