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Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
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John w. Decker Of Wood River is a guest
at the Exchange hotel.
Mrs. T. NJ. Marquette of Lincoln is visit
ing Mrs. G.. d. Miller.
+. w. Bowman Of Drumming was a visitor
at the stock yards yesterday.
Tom Lnnham of Harvard was visiting
friends In the city yesterday.
w. T. Connell of Chicago, brother Of Off
Ger Cornell, 10 here on a visit.
Mrs. H. Loder has gone to Kansas City
to join her father, DR.. H. Hirsch.
The r. L. society gave an entertainment
at the home of Mrs. Bayes last evening.
Mrs. j. d. Robinson of Detroit is in the
city looking after her property interests.
Mrs. c. NJ. Smiley of Milwaukee,, a sister
of ]. B. Smiley, is visiting her brother.
T. G. Spencer of Elm Creek spent a few
hours in the city yesterday with friends.
John Flynn has returned from Albany,
Mo-, where he went a week ago on business.
w. c. Sconce of Sloane, Ia, was at the
stock yards yesterday afternoon looking for
feeders.
The fifth annual ball of the Srewart's
base ball club will be held at Sanger hall
Wednesday evening.
Last night the Ideal club gave another
Of a series Of dances at Masonic hall. There
was a good attendance.
NdlSOH iySoH, OIt VI washington COuHly L
big farmers and stcckmen, was transacting
business in the city yesterday.
Mrs. T. d. Sanders, wife Of the head cattle
buyer for Hammond's Is able to sit up
after being confined to her bed for eleven
weeks.
C.. M. Rathburn OF the Missouri Pacific
and Superintendent Clark Of the same road
were guests yesterday afternoon of the stock
yards company.
IN nnnanan oanara arnp,o, nj xLz
Missouri Pacific at Kansas City, and p.
Branded of the Rock Island, were visitors
in the city yesterday.
This afternoon the funeral Of the 3-year-old
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Martzahn,
Eighteenth and nj streets, who died Wednes-
day, will be held at the residence.
Mr.. A. w. Hunt of Wilsonville was at
the stock yards yesterday afternoon with
a big shipment Of hogs. Mr.. Hunt thinks
that this market will be flooded with hogs
next month.
c. W.. Miller, j.. Jaskalek, w. II. Steusloff
and w. II. Slabaugh will go to Grand Island
on February 6, to attend a special session of
the grand lodge Of the Ancient Order of
United Workmen.
1t was not John Murphy. the blacksmith,
who was arrested a few days ago for steal
ing a ham from a Twenty-fourth street
meat market, but a man from Omaha who
gave that name when locked up.
Yesterday afternoon Officer Deters, who is
On duty in the Third ward, arrested Fritz
Suffer and Otto Hank for posting bills with
out a license. The men were released on
their own recognizance to appear for trial
this forenoon at IL O'Clock.
The news OF the death Of George Sunder-
land at Chicago was received yesterday by
wire. Mr.. Sunderland was for years located
here, but for some time had been with
Armour in Chicago. He was a brother-in-
law Of Mike Murphy, and had a host Of friends
here.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
BIythe TnIks About Allison.

j. IL. Blythe, formerly chairman OF the
republican state central committee OF Iowa.
is among the guests at the Paxton. Mr..
Blythe says that since he resigned the
craftsmanship he has been giving his atten-
tion TO his personal business to the exclu-
sion Of politics, but that II does not require
r aeppS lbblliislhs az az t HaSs tim aee s They sre enth hSwa
astically for Allison as a presidential can
didate and they believe that. they have a
Blythe classes Allison as a very available"
man, one VINO would make a strong candi-
date and who has a fairly good chance In
the race. "Mr Allison Is a candidate In
earnest" continued Mr.. Blythe. n Iowa
has no second choice"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
DR.. cleaver's Office moved to 800 Broadway
avis. only drug store with registered clerk
After Trunnt school Bows,

Teachers and parents have complained
recently OF the increasing number Of school
boys who play "hookey." Various methods
have been suggested to stop the practice,
bat nothing definite was decided upon until
Superintendent Sawyer requested the police
officers to keep a look out for boys who
had the appearance Of being truants. The
greatest complaints came from Avsnue d and
the Second avenue buildings, in the western
part of the city. Yesterday 0hicer Covait
spent a little time in looking after the
youngsters He found several OF them loaf
Ing around the stores and shops in the vlcin-
ity, and gave them a wholesome scare.
One little fellow was forced TO go to school
for the first time in a month. While the
police have no legal authority TO waste
any OF their time in looking up truant school
boys. the moral effect that few arrests
would have Is sufficiently great TO Justify
. little stretching OF authority.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
successfuI Sneak Thievery.

A successful piece of sneak thievery was
accomplished on Tuesday evening at the
Grand hotel annex. The victim was Mrs.
Vernea Hulette, who occupies one Of the
flats with her mother, Mrs. Charles Wood
ford. Mrs. Hulette was in her rooms all
the afternoon with the exception of five
minutes after dinner. In a handbag lying
on a shelf in an open secretary she had left
a purse containing $50 in paper and silver
money and a draft for $12. She was not
made aware of her loss until after supper,
when II occurred to her that she would bet
ter put her money in a safer place. When
she went to get 1t both the handbag and
contents were gone. A thorough search of
the house convinced her that it had been
stolen. She notified the police and a couple
of officers were detailed TO work on the
case. Mrs. Hulette and her mother incline
to the belief that the money was taken by
some person intimate enough with the fam
lily to know where 1t was kept, but the
police are positive that 1t was the work Of
a professional sneak thief. The draft was
on the Bank Of Grlswold, and payment
upon it was at once stopped. The police
have been unable to find any clew to work
upon, but the women are satisfied that 1t
will only be a few days until they are able
to recover their money and catch the thief.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
BnADsHAw's SUIT AGAINST BRIGGS.
Asks Damages on Account Of Injuries
Alleged to HIVE Been Inflicted.

David Bradshaw. an expressman. has com-
menced suit in the district court against
Clinton II. Briggs for 50. 900 damages. The
petition alleges that November IL, 1895,
Briggs attacked the plaintiff in a saloon on
North Sixteenth street and assaulted and
beat him. afterwards throwing him against
the corner Of the bar, causing injuries which
the plaintiff believes to be permanent.
Since the injuries complained OF the
plaintiff says he Is unable to lift any weight
and cannot go up or down stairs without
suffering great pain. He has reason to be-
lleye that a dangerous and expensive surgical
operation will be required TO save his life.
Previous to the injury complained Of the
plaintiff asserts that he was a strong and
able bodied man, and was able TO earn 81
per day, but that since that time he has
been unable to earn q living for himself and
family. - -. $3.50
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
pcmocratic Campnign Committee.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-The democratic
members of the house held a caucus this
afternoon to perfect the organization of the
congressional campaign committee. 1t was
decided TO appoint one member cf the com
mittee from each state which has a demo-
cratic representative in the house. This
committee will act with the state committee.
forming one organization, like the democratic
congressional committee of the last congress.
No speeches were made at today's caucus.
1t is predicted that Senator Faulkner Of
West Virginia will be reelected chairman
Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
VIII Reduce Telephone Rentals.

DIES MONIES, Jan. 3O.-(Special Tele-
gram)-A meeting Of the telephone users OF
the city was held this afternoon to plan
for the forming Of a new company to own
a cooperative exchange. The plan was
laid before the meeting in detail. II was
explained that an exchange of 1900 instru-
ments could be provided with service at
s12 per year for business houses and $40 for
residences. Electricians who are interested
submitted the specifications for the exchange,
and the meeting was satisfied that the plan
was feasible. A committee was named to
prepare articles of Incorporation and call a
public meeting at which every telephone
subscriber in the city will be asked to attend.
At the meeting today every subscriber of the
cid system Wild was present agreed to
patronize the new company. which will re-
quire every subscriber to take a share Of
stock. There are now about 500 phones in
the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Aged Merchant Commits Suicide.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Jan. S0.-(Special Tel
egram.)-David F%essler, one of the oldest
residents Of Fort Dodge, committed suicide
this morning by taking carbolic acid. He
has been a clothing merchant here for over
thirty years. About two weeks ago he lost
his reason, and has been carefully watched
by his family. but In some way he got hold
of a bottle Of carbolic acid, and when his
condition was discovered 1t was too late to
AZ lir,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Blues Prepare for Battle.

The reception by the Young Mems Chris
tian association Blues was a great success
The large company thoroughly enjoyed it.
self. Several young men Joined the Blues
The program rendered was as follows: Solo,
written by Mrs. G. II. Jackson for the Blues
]. N. Conoyer; reading, $50 Was l." Mrs.
Lyon; parody on "Abou Ben Adhem." ice
w. Smith. The original was first read by
Captain of the Blues w. e. Mcconnell.
Tramp, Tramp, the Blues Are Marching
written by Mrs. Jackson; reading, Mrs. Lyon
Memory Bells Mrs. Lyon, was called out
twice. The Blues will meet tonight to ar
range for their reception Friday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

died early this morning at his home at
Grinnell, aged rs years. He bad been III
He was one OF the most noted pioneers Of
the state, a native Of Maine and a graduate
Of Bowden college. He founded Iowa col
lege and for twenty years, from 1864 to 1884.
was Its president. He has been also an ex-
tenslve traveller, a writer OF some distinc-
ton, and prominent In state affairs In Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
DICI<ERsoN CASE READY TO SUBMIT
Probability that the Case Will Go to
the Jury Tonight.

Probability that the Case VIII Go to
the Jury Tonight.
Arguments are still on tap in the Dick
erson case in Judge Smiths branch Of the
district court. Attorney Swan finished the
opening argument for the state yesterday
and was followed by John P. Organ for the
defense.
Mr.. Organ made a strong argument and
plea to the jury. He had a rich field in
pointing out the conflicting statements made
by the witnesses for the state, and took ad-
vantage of all Of his opportunities in that
direction. He scored Attorney Jim Bruce for
his attempt to fix up a deal with ]. G. Yetzer
in order to get Yetzer's testimony against
Isaac Dickerson. He picked Yetzer's testi-
mony to pieces, and took up many of the
state witnesses and showed the weakness of
their case.
Hon. Smith Mcpherson will make the clos
ing address for the defense today, and At
torney Bruce will make the final plea on be-
half Of the state. The case will probably go
to the jury tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
to Wed.

Marriage licenses We're issued by CLERK
OF the Courts Reed yesterday as follows:
Name and Residence. Age.
David l.. Evans, Pottawattamie county. .3
Eva May Mcdonald, Council Bluffs ....... q
Christian Nelson, Council Bluffs .......... 20
Christiana Berth, Council Bluffs ........... n
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
AIlisom noom Growing.

DUBUQUE, Jan. 3~o.-(special Telegram.)-
Five hundred republicans met tonight to
form an Allison club. The speakers dwelt
on their neighbor's experience, capacity, rec
ord, standing and simplicity Of character.
w. II. Toorbcrt was chosen president. Com
mittees were appointed to enroll members
and open quarters. The club will be drilled
for the ST. Louis convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
To seu His Mother,s Fnrm.

]. L.. Carney made application to the dis
trict court yesterday for an order authorizing
him to sell certain real estate located in
Guthrie county, the property Of his mother,
who is Of unsound mind. The sale is neces-
sary, the petitioner asserts, for the support
Of his mother. who is So years OF age and has
no support but what the petitioner furnishes.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
CounseI for the Indicted.

H.. ]. Chambers has been appointed as
counsel for Charles Atmansperger, John
Lindt as counsel for Gilman, Lawson and
Parker, Colonel Daley for John Williams
John II. Williams, William Bostedt and John
Gathje, and w. C. Hendricks for Alexander
Shelley. All have been appointed by the
court, the prisoners claiming they were una
BILE to secure the services of attorneys.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Cadet Commissions Issued.

WASHINGTON. Jan. So.-Cadet appoint
ments to West Point have been issued TO
James p. Robinson, Ottawa. Kan; Roy
Campbell (alternate), Hutchinson, Kan.
George Autenrieth. Clayton. Mo-: Chester l..
Harvey (alternate), ST. Louis, Mo.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Lengthy Election Contest Decided.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Jan. S0.-(Special
Telegram.)-The contested election case of
Ferguson against Henry, brought here from
Cedar county after 1t had been to the SUI
preme court and sent back for ~retrial, after
being on trial for ten days. was decided
today in favor of the plaintiff. Ferguson
was democratic and Henry republican candi-
date for clerk OF the courts of Cedar county.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
PoImcr's Great "TriIby."

"Trilby" will be seen here at the New Do
hany Tuesday, February 4, with A. M.
Palmer's company, under the direction OF
william A.. Brady, and will be brought here
with all its enhancing features-the COM
pany, the scenery, the music and every stage
effect which made 1t so gigantic a success
in New York. Boston and Chicago. "Trilby,'
both as a play and a performance, is one OF
the best, most interesting and exciting
things that have appeared on the stage this
season. The success was unQuestionable.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
( SOUTH OMAHA NEWS
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Officer Riches was called to arrest Frank
Wilson yesterday afternoon and after a hot
chase did go. The prisoner was found going
through the upper floors of the City hotel
while the occupants were at dinner. When
asked what he wanted Wilson said that he
was hunting for a man named O'Brien. He
then ran, but people in the house kept him
in sight until the policeman came. Wilson
is being held on suspicion 1t is thought
that he went in to rob the place.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
personal PARAGRAPHS.

w. A. Maurer has gone east for a fve
weeks business trip.
Jack Naughton returned yesterday from a
three weeks vacation in Ohio.
Frank A.. Farley Of Des Moines has as
sumed the management Of the Ogden hotel
Mrs. C. B. Randlett and daughter have
returned from a visit with Des Moine'
friends.
r. ]. Pope of st. Louis and Captain Murfin
of Lincoln have been guests of Mr.. and Mes.
Alton for the past week.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
For Robbing the Power House.

Henry Brldwell, a young boy who is sus-
pected Of the theft Of some brass fittings
valued at $40 from the Twentieth street
power house of the Omaha Street Railway
company, has been arrested and charged
with grand larceny. Russell kpen, another
completely in the robbery and has admitted
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Indicted OmcinIs Give Bond.

DUBUQUE, Jan. 30.-Mayor Olinger and
the indicted members Of the city council APP
peared in court today and gave bond for their
appearance for trial when called.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

KEOKUK, Ia. Jan. S0.-Fire, originating
from a furnace, this afternoon destroyed the
stock of the Brickman company, dry goods.
Loss, $40, 900; insurance, S13, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

The firm Of Woodbury. Bros. having been
dissolved. c.. e. Woodbury. has opened an
office in the Sapp block for the practice Of
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

A fine literary entertainment will be given
In Grand Army OF the Republic hall to-
night by the Women's Relief Corps, followed
by a good supper and dancing. A lecture
by the New Woman, tableaux and music.
| Admission or cauts
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

A handsome complexion is one OF the great
est charms a woman can possess. Pozzoni's
Complexion Powder gives it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

JEFFERSON, Ia, Jan. 30.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-At Patton, a small town of this
county, an elevator burned yesterday, de-
%stroying so 900 bushels of oats.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

his guilt, but states that he did not commit
the actual theft. Fred Fuller, a youth
thought to have been connected with the
acquitted.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

We offer you only clean, crisp, snow white
laundry work and best delivery service at
| Eagle laundry, 724 Broadway, Telephone 157.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
LAST OF THE FISHERY CASES.
william Hall Ends the List and Gets
n LIHhf Scntcnce.

SEEMING in lake Manawa will not be such
a popular and profitable business for at
least a little while as II has been. 1t has
been demonstrated to some extent that the
worthless Iowa FISH protective avs can be
made to do something in the way Of pro-
tecting the fish IL they are given half a
chance. The fishermen who have been under
arrest awaiting trial have tried all the justices
In town, going from one to the other upon
changes Of venue, and William Hall yester-
day took two changes. finally landing in
Justice Vien's court. He evidently made a
serious miscalculation. for when the court
asked him IL he wanted to have a jury hear
the evidence and pass upon his case he
replied in the negative and assured the
court that his chief reason for doing 80
was his reluctance to pile up costs on the
county.
Whether II was a wise move or not
William has not yet determined. The case
was tried to the court and about the same
evidence introduced as in former cases. The
attorney for the defense argued at length,
basing his plea chiefly upon the alleged
fact that Manawa was not a lake, but a
part of the Missouri river, and also to some
defects In the Information, alleging the Of
Tense. 1t required the court but a few
minutes to sweep away all of the extraneous
matter and come to the conclusion that
Hall had violated the law. He rendered his
verdict accordingly and assessed a fine of
s. and costs. The costs amount to about
$50. Hall gave notice Of appeal. He init
mates that he will board out the fine and
costs in the county Jail.
Emil Schurz, who has been the unpaid
attorney for the state In all Of the cases.
has made a gallant fight, and is receiving the
hearty congratulations of people who desire
to see the wholesale robbery of the lakes
prevented.
The prosecutions have cost the taxpayers
several hundred dollars more than the fines
and costs that will be paid will amount
to. but the general sentiment is that 1t is
money we'll spent. SEEMING in Manawa has
lost it's popularity.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
HAvE MORE PUPILS THAN SEATS.
High school owd Largely BEYOND
It's Capacity.

Its Capacity.
The deficiency of seating capacity in the
High school has long been a cause for COM
plant, but since the promotion of sixty-two
pupils from the eighth grade at the begin
ming of the second semester, the scarcity
has simply been appalling. The most careful
arrangements and intricate combinations that
could be devised resulted in providing only
twenty-five seats for the sixty-two new
pupils. This arrangement provided for tie
use of all the recitation benches in one OF
the class rooms, and these benches were
strung out in front CT the seats until the
line almost reached to the teachers platform.
Under this rather distressing condition II
goes without saying that the comfort of a
large number of pupils is not being properly
looked after.
The school bard has had the matter brought
to its attention and the committee on grounds
and buildings is doing all that can be done
to remedy the defect. Several members of
the committee were up there yesterday to
consider If the suggestion of Principal East
man, that the pupils be required to bring
rugs and find seats on the floor, was the
quickest and easiest way out of the present
dilemma. The removal of the seats from the
recitation room referred to makes it i'm
possible to use that room for class purposen
and this Is a serious Inconvenience to the
teachers, some of whom a-e compelled to
vibrate between two or more rooms ana
put in a good share of their time practicing
pedestrianism. Members of the school board
say that the present inconvenience will not
last a moment longer than it Is possible to
remedy it by supplying the necessary seats.
The present attendance of the High school
Is greater than 1t has ever been since the
building was constructed or used for High
school purposes.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Looking for Car Thieves.

Wednesday night a Union Pacific car filled
with merchandise, which was left standing
on a siding in the yards. was broken into
and a lot of boxes and bundles carried away.
Last night the police patrolled the yards all
night. The chief thinks that he can find
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

Hundreds of frames sold. Greatest sale
ever offered to the public. Get your pic
ture framed this week. All go at Just half
the regular price. H.. l.. Smith & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Great Half Price Sale.

Don't miss our special sale Of aluminium
ware for the next ten days. Cole and Cole.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

Stephan Bros. for plumbing and heating;
also fne line Of gas fixtures.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Special Notices. Council Bluffs

WANTED. food SECONDHAND LUMBER;
must be cheap. Address Mclaughlin. Bee
Office. 81
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
After Prof. ArnO.

Have you seen the new gas heating stores
NJ the company's Office?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Passing of DIR. George Magoun.

DIES MONIES. Jan. 30.-(Speeial Tele-
gram)-Dr. George F. Magoun. ex-president
and founder Of the Iowa college. Grinnell.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

DIES MONIES, Jan. 30,-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The Iowa Municipal association, COM
posed Of city officials of the leading cities
in the state, was formed here today. thirty
officials being present, when the bylaws
were adopted and the following officers were
elected: President, Mayor Isaac l.. HILLS,
Des Moines; vice president, Mayor George
A. Lincoln, Cedar Rapids; secretary, Alder
man H. ID. Crawford, Ottumwa; treasurer.
Mayor d. A. LaForce, Ottumwa. Bills for
acts to allow cities to purchase water and
gas works. TO protect cities from people who
sue for personal injuries, and to protect mer-
chants Of cities from i~tinerant merchants
were considered. 1t is proposed TO make the
association permanent and a branch Of the
National association. At the evening meet
Ing a legislative committee was appointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

Columbia bicycles. The highest Of all
high grades. Call and see them at Cole &
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31
Hot he'd SASH.

We have 1000 hot bed sash which we are
going to close out. They won't last long.
How many do you want? We will make you
a price that cannot be duplicated. G. B.
Paint, Oil and Glass company, Masonic tenn
rla Council Bluffs,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-01-31

Wanted, good farm loans in western Iowa
at lowest rates. Money loaned for local in
veytors on best OF security netting 6 per cent.
Fire insurance written in reliable companies.
Lougee G. Towle, 235 Pearl street.