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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
.FRuG TO EVERY Man.
The Method of a Great Treat
ment.
WHICH CURED HIM AFTER EVERY
THING ELSE FAILED.

Painful diseases are bad enough. but when a
man is slowly wasting away with nCryous weak
ness the mental forebndings ten times worse
than the most severe pain, There Is no let up to
the mental suffering day or nj ht Sleep Is al
most impossible and under such a strain men
scarcely responsible for what they do. For
years the writer rolled ana tossed the troubled
sea Of sexual weakness until II was "A question
whether he had not better take d dose Of poison
and thus end all his troubles. But proyldential
inspiration came to his aid In the sAape Of
combination Of medicines that not only completely
restored his general health, but enlarged hts
weak, emaciated parts to natural size ana ylgOr
ana he now declares that any man who viii tau
the trouble 10 send his name and address maj
have the method OF this wonderful treatment
free. Now, when | say free, mcan absolutely
without cost, because ! want every weakened
man to get the beneht of my experience.
l am not philantiropist. do 1 pose as an
enthusiast, but there are thousands Of men sur
ferng the mental t0rturcs OF weakened manhood
who would be cured at once could they get such
a remedy as the one that cured me. DO not try
10 study out how / AFFORD 10 pay the few postage
stamps necessary 10 mail the information but
send for the remedy and learn that there are
few things earth that. although they cost
nothing 10 get, they worth fortune TO some
men and mean lifetime Of happiness TO most
OF US Write TO Thomas Slater. BOX 12O KalLnia-
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In a plain sealed envelope.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

Shocking Accident Costs an Iowa
Woman Her Life.

DENISON, Ia, Dec. l9.-(Special Tele-
gram)-At $50 o'clock this evening one
of the saddest accidents that ever hap
pened in Denison occurred at the crossing
where the Northwestern railroad crosses
Sweet street, in the southern part of town.
Henry Krauel, a German farmer, living
four and one-half miles south of here, his
wife and 1S-month- old child were in top
buggy returning home. When attempting
to cross the track the head section OF train
No 10, going down grade about twenty
miles per hour, struck the team fair, hurl-
ing the occupants of the carriage a dis
tance of $50 feet, tearing the buggy into
kindling wood
The woman, being on the inside. was hor-
ribly mangled, her skull being badly frac-
tured and left leg crushed to jelly. She
was picked up and carried to the depot,
where she died in about thirty minutes.
Mr. Kraue escaped with broken leg and
some bruises about the head. The little
child was not hurt. Mr. Krauel is resting
easily and will recover The coroner's in
quest will be held Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

After OvcrpowcrinG Four People Rob-
bCrs Emil 10 Mind DOOtN.

POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. Dec. 19.-T. j.
Fulton, farmer residing three miles from
Pine Plains, Duchess county, his two spinster
sisters and aged mother, were the victims
of a sensational robbery last night. Their
home is on a lonely road and there are no
other dwellings near it, Fulton. who is
about so years of age, was sitting with his
mother and sisters. He was enticed outside
the door by three men, who asked for lodg
ings. The robbers overpowered him and tied
him with ropes. After a fight, in which
one of the sisters threw lighted lamp at
the intruders, the two younger women
were tied to their chairs and the old mother
choroformed.
The robbers looted the house, but got lit
tie of value. While two of the men stood
guard over the inmates of the house the
third harnessed the farmers horse to a
buggy and then all three drove away. After
they had been gone about an hour Fulton
gucceeded in freeing himself and his sis
ters. 1t is thought the burglars are the
same ones who held up and robbed ex-
Sheriff Lamore and his wife at their home
at Clinton Corners last Saturday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
ATTORNEYS MAKE THINGS WARM.
Introduce n Little Spice Into the Com
test Procedures.


The proceedings in the legislative con-
test yesterday morning included only the ex-
animation of one witness and a very lively
squabble between the attorneys. James
Boyle, prominent in South Omaha politics,
was on the stand and testified that he had
received various sums from NJ. T. Barlow
during the campaign, aggregating from $500
to $500. The contestants wanted to know
when the money was received. and when
the witness answered that he did not re-
member, they repeated the question with
variations, until Attorney Sheean became
disgusted and objected for the reason that
the questions were "nOnsenSical. absolutely
foolish and characteristic of the attorney"
At this Attorney Nolan WaXed WrOth, and
for about five minutes the proceedings were
enliyened by the pretticst exhibition OF
verbal sparring yet in the record. The
personalities became decidedly animated,
when the court interviewed, and an armlstice
was declared.
Mr.. Boyle testified that the money he
received was all expended in the dstribu-
tion of sound money literature.
Manager Holdrege of the Burlington, for
whom an attachment was issued Friday,
was not on hand and the constable eX-
planned that he had gone to Chicago.
The afternoon session was even less pro-
life Of results. Joseph Milard was called
as witness, but stated that
he was connected with no cam
paign committee and knew nothing
about the conduct of the campaign, He had
contributed several hundred dollars to the
campaign fund and that was the extent OF
his interest.
George A. Josyn was called by the con-
testants in the expectation OF proving that
the Western Newspaper union had received
money In connection with the campaign,
His testimony amounted to nothing more
than a positive denial that such was the
case,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

Frogs see-saw, an mdcstructible steel
One-horse Coupe, striped in gilt and
Frog Scighing Party, steel and indie
structiblc, 20 inches long.......,....,. soc
NiCklc Plated Sad Irons with rcst.,...,. lOC
Turtle and Frog Bell Toy, decorated In
Two-horsc Brownie Sleigh, striped in
gold, very fine NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Sig
Fire Chief, Fire Engine, Fire PATROL
Hose carts .,....,. .........,.....,.., Sll9
Kicking Frogs, large and everlasting
toN',''; ''.''.'' .....:.', ':,.,.,',,.'.'.' z1c
Iron Trains, at 2ic, SOC and.............. 4gC
Large Stock Train Car, with sliding
doors and fun of stoCk................Sl 81 10
Nicklc Plated Steel Range, with furui-
turC all complete ..,...,.......,....,..... soc
Gold Plated steel Range, large size por-
Celain lined cooking utcnsils.......,...S2SS 81 IS
Two-whccl Carts. Vanished on the
wood and striped NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l5C
Four-wheel Wagon, all oak gear. with
Large Wagon, shaved spokcs and rim
med hubs with seat. .....: .:.......,....Sl3 30
Hardwood Whecbarrow, large size.
sdcboards come or..............,........ 9Sc
and back, 15-inch wheel. shaved spokes,
Boys Sleds, hard wood fun round shoe,
Solid oak. fun round steel spring shoe,
a splendid sled ..................,...,... co
Child'S Folding Tables, hard wood,...... 5SC
Chairs to match at same price.
Folding Work Tables one yard long and
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
Orchard & Wilhelm Carpet Co., Omaha.

Politicians with congressional aspirations
are busying themselves and much quiet
work is going on Polk county Will have
almost votes enough to nominate a candi-
date on the basis OF this falls poll. Sid
ney 4. Foster, James G.. Berryhill, q. h.
Godfrey. Frank u. Jackson and c. G. Nc
Carthv state auditor are all considered
seriously outside this city w. II. Berry OF
Indianola and DR.. c. b. Bevington of VIM
terset are considered most favorably.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

ENETEK, Ned, Dec, IJ'-ISPtVIdIJ--IH
several rooms of the High school here had
Christmas exercises Friday afternoon previ-
Gus to closing the school for the twd weeks
holiday vacation. The three higher rooms
confined their doings to readings, essays
and declamations, while the two primary
rooms had quite elaborate exercises; in the
second primary room Master Lesher Blouch
represented Old Santa Claus and Miss Win
ME Taylor, Mrs. Santa, both of the little
folks being so neatly costumed as to en-
tirely hide their identity. The teachers
furnished plenty of nuts and candy and the
little folks began the Christmas festivities
In roYal StYle
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

! Cherokee Citizens Call II Mass Meet
Ing mnh Are nmising TrO0ns.

Cherokee Citizens Call Mass Meet
Ing ana Are Rnising Troops.
CHEROKEE, Ia, Dec 19.-(Special.)- THE
citi2ens of Cherokee, or a large portion of
them, are beginning to feel as though it
was about time for them to express their
sympathy for the Cubans, and mass meet
ing will be held in the near future. when
action will be taken in the matter.
The main object of the meeting will be
to adopt resolutions memoralizing congress
to agitate the Cuban cause in that body,
with view to extending positive and ma
torial aid to the island. The mayor of the
city is strongly in favor OF the meeting
and, 1t Is said, he is using his influence to
make IT one Of the most successful Cuban
sympathizing meetings held in the state.
1t is reported today that a well known
military man Of this place Is secretly at
work organizing a company of young men
from this and surrounding towns and that
they will go to Cuba as early as January /.
This is only a rumOr, however.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
HOPELESS INSOLVENCY CLAIMED.
Receiver Requested for building,
Lnnn nnl ImXcsI ImenI COmnnnN.

CHICAGO. Dec. ia bill for a receiver
for the International Building, Loan and
Investment association was filed in the
United States circuit court today. In the
bill, which was filed in the name of Gustav
Konz OF New Jersey, the association is
claimed to be hopelessly nsolvent and that
IL has been wrecked by a majority of the
their responsibility by placing In their
stead a number of reputable business men
for the purpose of reorganization. 1t is
charged that the assets OF the association
do not exceed $4,000. while the liabilities
are $4,000 Moreover the loans to members
of the directory and questionable conduct
In the transfer OF property TO members OF
the board are asserted.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
BRITISH wHALEBACK UNLUCKY.
Loses Her Shaft and Propeller, hut
New Ones Are FittcL in Mid-Occnn.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 19.-The British
turreted whaleback steamer Oak Branch,
which excited so much interest while in New
York harbor a few months ago because Of
her peculiar construction had a remarkable
experience recently on voyage from
Shanghai to Sydney in water ballast. The
story comes from the commander of the
Marlposa, who saw the Oak Branch in
Sydney harbor just before she sailed. It
seems the big steamer lost her propeller and
shaft in midocean and lay helpless in not
the best of weather. There was an addi-
tional propeller and shaft aboard and her
engineer set about to make repairs. The
ballast aft was pumped out and the for
ward tanks filed. Then the extra shaft and
propeller were swung over and fitted into
place The job required eight days, during
which the weather was had and the sharks
worse. The steamer proceeded on her
voyage arriving safely at Sydney
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
COTTON cARGoEs FOR THE ORIENT
steamships Have No Room for Other
Freight COnsignments.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19.-The Pacific
Mail line steamer China, which sails for the
Orient today. will carry an enormous guam
tity of cotton for the mills in China and
Japan. In fact the ship has room for moth
ing else in the hold. The company refused
a large consignment OF flour yesterday. ana
1t was given out that no further freights
would be received. The steamship Belgin.
the next to sail from here, is also engaged
TO carry cotton. The Southern Pacific com
pany has entered into a special arrange
ment with the steamship company for the
carrying OF the carGoes. Formerly all cot
ton for the Orient went by way of New
Orleans, but when the mills In China and
Japan grew and multiplied the demand be-
came very great. and the Pacific Mail com
pRny made a bid for the business.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
oARNEGIE-RocKEF KEFELLER COMBINE.
ConsoIidn tion Snid 10 Have Effected
Trnnafcrs of Mining prnnerties.

Consolidation Snid 10 Have Effected
Transfers of Mining Properties.
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-The Post says; By
the trade in which John Rockefeller and
Andrew Carnegie have Joined hands, the
Carnegie company is said to have obtained
control of the Mountain Iron property in
the Meaaba range and the Rathbun as we'll
The Iron Mountain and Rathbun mines
have been amcng the most prominent of
the properties OF the Lake Superior Con-
solidated company, controlled by the Rookie
feller interest.
1t is believed by some that the result Of
the combination will have an appreciable
eflect on the fortunes of the Illinois Steel
company, the corporation regarded as the
one considerable rival of the Carnegie COM
puuy President Gates of the Illinois Steel
company is in New York at present.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
noomIng a Cabinet Possibility,

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec B.-lt has been
suggested to PresIdent-elect Mckinley that
Addison c. Harris OF this city would make
an excellent attorney general of the United
friends of Mr.. Harris are doing all they
can to secure his appointment to a place
in the cabinet Through intimate Chicago
friends of Mr., Mckinley II is learned that
he will consider the suggestion. Mr.. Har-
ris Is one Of the most prominent members
OF the Indiana bar.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
KILLED By BURSTING FLY WHEEL
! Shocking Death of nn Town Farmer
While ShcIiinS Corn.

CHEROKEE, Ia, Dec 19,-(Special.) }
One of the most shocking accidents ever
recorded in this locality occurred fifteen
miles north of this place yesterday at the
farm house of l.. S. Gordon. MIR. Gordon
has secured the services of Samuel Boots
and Martin Keup to crush some corn for
him and the boys had just got to work
nicely when the fly wheel on the crusher
burst, killing Mr. Keup instantly and
severely injuring Mr.. Boots.
Mr.. Wise came TO town after a doctor and
nearly killed one Of his horses in an effort
to get the physician back in time to save
the life of Mr.. Boots, who. It was thought,
would also die before medical aid could be
summoned. Mr., Keup leaves large family
to mourn his death and Mrs. Keup is nearly
distracted over the death Of her husband.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
LiIiuoIsaiani on Her way East.

SAN fRANClStO' Dec l3'--EN-2ueeh
Liluokalani started for Boston tonight
over the Southern Pacific and will make "A
short stop AT New Orleans. The dethroned
monarch stated that when she arrived In
Boston she would make public her plans.
II Is stated that she has given up her in
tention OF visiting London, but that Prin-
cess Kalulani viii 30 to Boston to meet her.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
Rockers, Easy Chairs,
Ladies' Desks, Ladies'
Dressing Tables, Etc.

Large Corduroy Rockers ....".........SlS.
Mems Leather Rockers ............,...... %.
Ladies' Desks, ornamental cabinet fin
ished case, oak and curley birch,., o.
Malechete Ladies' Writing Desk, old
Dutch style .,...... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49,
Desk stool to match NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. a..
Ladies' Roll Top Oak Desk........,..... 49,
Ladies' Roll Top, mahogany fnish..... IS.
Ladies' very fine mahogany, all mar
quetry work, fit for your queen...... 4Sl
Ladies' Dressing Table, birds eye ma
Ladies' Dressing Table, birds eye
round front, double desk swinging
glass ..'..,''''''.........'... ~.
Ladies' Dressing Table oak and birch TO-.
Gents Shaving Stand, any man that
shaves himself will appreciate this,
solid mahogany only .............,..... 70.
Brass and Onyx Stands. chased legs.
sold until this season at 6.50............S A.
Brass and Onyx Stands, chased legs,
sold everywhere at $500, only........ o.
Brass and Onyx Stands. two shelves,
none better ever shown at $l000....... G..
Brass and Onyx Tables, wrought
brass, extra large, regular $40 table. 27
Gold-Plated Cut Glass Ink Stands....... g.
Gold-Plated French Mirrors Onyx
Shelt ........ ........ ..............,. L.
Onyx and Gold Candle Sticks. each. 3.
Gold Frame Mirrors, $40. $500, $375
and ........ ........ .... .................. 81
Brass and onyx Parlor Cabinet, very
handsome; price $4,000; now......... Co..
Gentlemcn's Smoking Chair in tapes
try, you can't find such n chair for
less than $4,000 Observation-Disclosures. 32
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

BLAIR. Neb., Dec, 19.-(Special) Mrs.
Tyson, wife of Watson Tyson, who was Inf
the last campaign the fusion candidate for
state senator from this district, was the vic
tim of a stroke of paralysis yesterday. Her
condition is dangerous.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
WOULD RESCUE THEIR R,GRANDCHILD
Couple Re-Entcr Burning House
mud Arc Cnmght hN EMIIimg EInOrs.

ana Are Caught by railing FLOORS.
CLEVELAND, Dec. ia special from
Ashtabula, o., says; Meager details OF n
terrible holocaust which occurred at Shelf
field. seven miles from Ashtabula. at an
early hour this morning, have just reached
this city.
M. and Mrs. Aelo were awakened about 3
o'clock this morning by ncighbors and in
formed that their house was i'm flames.
Both got out of the burning building, but
went back to rescue their Grandchild
The floors fell in and the three were
prccpitated into the cellar and burned to
death. pAs7kaj
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

TECUMSEH, Neb,, Dec 19.-(Special)-
Joseph Dobson a farmer residing near here
has returned from st. Joseph. where he went
ten days ago for the purpose of having his
right foot amputated, the member being in
a cancerous condition. Mr.. Dobson is get
ting along nicely after the trying operation.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
SHOOTS MERSELF -FOUR TIMES.


tOWWiIN SUIVIWV'
MASON CITY, Ia, Dec. ls.-(Speciai
Telegram)-Mss Winnie Travis, deputy
treasurer of Clay county, committed sui
eide at an early hour this morning. She
went to the office about midnight. as she
said. to attend to some work This morning,
when the Office was opened, she was found
dead with four bullet holes in her body ana
an empty revolver at her side, Dependency
is the supposed cause. She was very popu-
lar Young lady
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
Rugs, HassoCks, Stools
TabOuretteS, Turkish
and Japanese Wares,
Brass Goods.

Special Christmas sale of Turkish Rugs.
Just the thing that Is sure to please. Here
are a few of the choice ones and prices that
any judge Will recognize as barEaius
Genuine Shcrvan Rug. 3-SXi-1 regular
$5.OO value .......... ................... $1,000
Genuine Cashmere Rug. 6-2N5-2, very
fine, regular $1,000 value. c.............,.. 2S.OO
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
DIsposIng of Cnptnin nun.

DIES MONIES. Dec l9.-(special Tele-
gram1-The possibility that Congressman
j. A. T. Hull OF this city viii be secretary
OF war In case Allison refuses to go into
the cabinet is regarded seriously because
of private advices received from Washing
ton the past two days He is chairman Of
the house committee on military affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

Genuine Antique Afghan Rug, 9-ONI-i
regular $4,000 value Observation-Disclosures, 00l
Genuine Bokhrl very nuc, S-2N2-ll
$500 Value..... ..........,. ,,,,,.,,,.,., lI,O
Genuine paghcstan, A-4xs-O N2OO
Genuine Persian 5.0xS.5. $40 90 valuc,,,, 65O
Genuine CarobauEh, N,ONi-S $500 value lbpO
We have y very choice line Of antique
and modern Rukhrns In small and medium
sizes that are rare pieces, every one a gem
FOR any collection, that we are Offering al
lowest. and any Turkish Rug can he re-
turned aud money refunded any time WIhh
JaviHcsc Melton Rugs 27x5l inches. q, $3.50
French Melton Rugs 2,N5i in, beautt- ,,
full goods latest DESIGNS. ;;.....''...,s "Vo
feet endless variety ty',...,....,,,e.,....,. SO
PhiladGlphia Kulat Rugs, imitation >,
china Sheep Sp'iii and Goat Rugs bGauti ~
Turkish Tabourrttcs, good varlety,.,...S $50
Turkish Lanterns, wrought iron,,,,,,.., bOV
Turkish Lanterns. wrought iron......... 500
Turkish Lanterns, wrought iron, very o,-
Real Teakwood Pedcstais. highly cary
ed, sell at $500 everywhere but here, 10 90
India Stools, four-ply top concaVe seat
sets of three Gones, bronze ,,.,....".. $50
Sets of Five Gongs bronZc..,........'''.' taV
Japanese Tobacco Jars ,.,..,..,.,...,., b1c
Bronze Metal reapots and Lamps. ,....$ i5O
Writing sets OF lixc pieces, h3nd nnr- as
Gold-p plated. hand FURNISHED French o-o
Plate Mirrors ................,.' '...',.;;, zoo
cigar Cases. quarter sawed oak, gilt
decorations. nickel plated, zinc lined Ivy
Hand Rrrnishcd Candle Stick........... 4ic
Genuine Satsuma Japanese Vases, .
fired In gold...... .;..,,...,';' ';',,,;,, 4@c
Very fine Vases, royal blue ana gold,
II inches high. ..,....,.'.'. 80 ;,,,;'' ,'nn
Genuine Tal2nn Jars, is inches high, 5Oo
I[ishu Gott!es in royal yellow ana blue. 2OG
TOXIC lars and Bottles. ........,.., 80
Umbrella Stands IN rokonAbc, kochi and
ROkio ware, at $50 and up. .
shSpGs. such as only the Japs can make. at
very low prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

NORTH PLATTE, Neb Dec. 19.-(Spe-
cial)-The Catholic church held its an
nual fair and bazar here this week. 1t was
success both financially and as a social
event. The attendance was large.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
BOILER Explosion KILLS FOUR
Fireman, His Wife and Two En-
pIOyes Lose Their Lives.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 1.-TWO boilers OF
the Kent Woolen Mills company exploded
today, killing four persons. Their names
are:
NILVANUA BRAUL, fireman.
MRS. BRAUL. who had just brought her
husbands breakfast.
ARTHUR FISHER, 10 years of age, dye
house employe.
ID. L. BAKER, washer tender.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-02
Annual Report.

From the annual report of the officers
of the Village corporation We notice
that the amount raised by taxation was
IS, l25 So and that the cash On hand at
the beginning of the year was S3,20i.90
making the total receipts for the year
with cash on hand $ll ,33S. Is. The
total expenditures, less S2,799,T on
hand mt close of the year, April It'll, was
IS, 55s.36
These expenditures were for lighting
streets, 81, s9S,7S; fire department in
Guiding hydrant rental and fire alarm
put in this year, s., HOOP; police depart
ment and night watch, SSl4.50; miscel.
laneOus, $3S50S.
The introduction Of the Gamewell
Fire alarm system at an expense of 1888
necessarily swells the expenditures but
it is good investment aud works we'll.
The annual report of J. Smith Nut
ting, Charles F. Rochester and Lyman
d. Murphy, Engineer, shows the fire de-
partments to be in fine condition for
efficient and prompt service.
l there were fires during the year,
but with the exception of the Maine
Central round house, the losses were
fortunately, very.ight.
The finaucies of the corporation are
in good condition and the bu siness
affairs conducted satisfactorily.