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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
MERCER TRUSTS IN HIS FRIENDS
Unable TO PersopnlIy Assist I'm the
Local Campaign.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.-CSpecial Tele
enthusiastically Mercer Of the republican
congressional committee is fearful lest the
sickness OF his wife will interfere seriously
with his getting to Nebraska, even in time
TO cast his vote. Mrs. Mercer is improving
so slowly that II is unsafe to leave Wash
ington. physicians in attendance being
loath to say that she can be left for any
portion OF a week. This complication is
decidedly CALLING. but Mercer says there is
only one thing to be done-stay by the bed
side OF his wife and trust his election 10 the
electors OF the Second district
His advices, however, continue to be
highly satisfactory, and he realizes the
work that is being done in his behalf. In
this connection II may not be out Ct place
to say that at no election OF the past have
people been so vitality interested in Nc
braska and what II will do as now. East
ern newspapers are filled with columns
about the situation in Nebraska. A number
c. a. Pirtlc, of the sergeant-at-arms' Office
morning. Captain Michael leaves for Hall
the popuist committee will not &c home tc
vote, Senator Butler, chairman OF the com
mittee, having decided to go to North Caro-
lima to participate in the election there.
number OF Mckinley and Bryan men in
the government printing office, accredited TO
Nebraska, have paired and will not go
home. 1t is safe, however, to say that Ne
braskans in Washington will largely be az
the polls on election day in their state, TO
join their brethren in helping to save the
credit of the nation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
NO TRACE OF ALTON BANDITS
Robbers Were Well Disguised and Had a
Good Start on Pursuer.
ONLY TOOK ABOUT TWELVE DOLLARS EACH
Engineer Lost Twcnty-Fiyc Dollars
aud TINT Was About All the Cash
that Was Secured by
Four Men.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 2i.-Up to noon to-
day no trace OF the quartet Of train
robbers who boldly held up the regular
westbound Chicago & Alton passenger
train twenty miles east Of here last even
ing has been iound. Although expressing
confidence in their ultimate capture, 1t is
evident the local detectives have little
faith in their ability to land the robbers.
The men were well disguised, and, having
good start on their pursuers, doubtless
were outside the county and had thrown of
suspicion by daylight this morning. Moth
ing has been found to lead to the identity
of the men, though the belief that they
were novices at the business is still adhered
to. That II was wind haul is substantial
ted by the express company officials today.
they claiming that the packages OF jewelry
secured by the robbers were valued at less
than $50 No money was secured from the
companys safe. the S25 taken from the
engineer being the extent of cash they go;
away with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
Deaths of N Dny.

DETROIT. Oct. IA private telegram
from Washington announces the death last
night of Hon. Edwin Willets, who was
assistant secretary of agriculture under
Secretary Rusk and who continued in
that position under Secretary Morton until
few months since The cause OF death
"a not stated. Mr.. Willets was &c years
OF age. He had been resident OF Michi-
gan since 1896 He was a member of the
Forty fifth congress. was for twelve years
a member CT the State Board OF Education
and had been principal of the State Normal
school and president Of the Michigan Agrl-
cultural school.
BEATRICE. Oct. 2i.-(Special telegram
George Vandamant. aged 81 years. dropped
dead In his garden, south OF this city, this
forenoon. The body was brought to his
late home in this city and an examna-
ton showed that heart disease was the
cause.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
SERVANT GIRL AS A PoIsoNER
Alice PIntt In Custody for Having
Caused the Death of Four People

Alice PIntt I'm Custody for Having
CnuSed the Death of FOur People
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 24.-Miss Alice Plat
aged rs years, a servant girl in the house
hold of Charles Mussey, a prominent attor-
ney, is under arrest on suspicion Of having
poisoned Mrs. Mussey's mother, aged GO
years and three children. She Is believed
to be insane. Mrs. Ellen T. Terrence, Mrs
Mussey's mother, died suddenly five weeks
ago. supposedly from stomach complaint
Soon after that Hugh. a 6-year-old son OF
the Musseys, died from morphine poisoning
and today Sue, aged 4. and Elizabeth, aged
10 years died of strychnine poisoning
taken in cookies given by the servant. The
death of Mrs Terrence and of the boy
Hugh were at the time supposed to have
been natural. Evidence adduced today
tends TO fasten the poisoning of all four
upon the servant. At the coroner's office
this evening Miss Plat steadfastly main
tanned her innocence, but was held for de-
veopmen;s. The only reason assigned for
the alleged crime is insanity, which the
Musseys. have suspected of Miss Plat for
some time. The body Of Mrs. Terrence,
which was taken to Keokuk, Ia. for burial,
will be exhumed for examination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

Wholesale Clothing Dealers Arrested
on a Serious Charge.

NEW YORK. Oct. 2i.-Barnett Price and
Barnett l.. Price, comprising the firm of
Price & Co.. wholesale clothing, were ar
rested today on warrants charging them
with the fraudulent disposition of $50 900
worth OF stock and $4,000 in cash. Tile
Prices have been In business here for some
years. In January II is alleged they gave
out a statement TO mercantile agents that
they had a surplus over liabilities OF $50 900,
and in August. 1t is said they reiterated this
statement.
On October they failed. with liabilities
OF $4,000 and assets OF $4,000. William
Rose was made receiver OF the Arm. lie
found upon examination. according to the
complaint, that the firm had $4,000 worth
OF stock, OF which there was no record upon
the books. They had also drawn out large
sums of money just before the failure.
Their bail has been fixed at 81, 500 each
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

Ohio Republican EIector designs just
HeGnre He DieA.

CANTON, o., Oct. 2i.-Hon. e. X. Miller,
an old-time friend OF Major Mckinley. died
last night from apoplexy. He was the re.
publican nominee for presidential electos
In this congressional district He was
stricken at the First Methodist church Mon.
day .ast. and Wednesday. before he lost
consciousness resigned from the ticket less
he might not recover The congressional
committee then named his son. Charles Il.
Miller. for elector from this district.
Major Mckinley called at the Miller resi-.
dence to pay his respects to the family
shortly after the end came. Mr.. Miller was
a patent attorney OF prominence. and had
been conspicuously Identified with manufac,
turing interests and church Affairs IN thls
city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

Uncle SANS New Fighting Machine
Enters the Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 24.-After weeks
of preparation the new United States battle
ship Oregon is ready for sea. She was
ordered out some weeks ago, but It was
discovered that her turret machinery was
out of order and would not work. Then II
was found that her, compasses would have to
be readjusted Now. however, everything
is shipshape on board. a an early hour
this morning she will steam over to Sausl-
lita, and If there is no fog she will pass
out Of Colder Gate. In case of fog she will
wait for favorable conditions. 1t is re-
ported that the battleship will test her
armament while outside.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

British Tramp steamer sinks, hut the
Crew ia SnNpu.


SAN FRANCISCO. Get. 24.-The British
tramp steamer Linlithgow, previously re,
ported disabled OFF the Mexican coast, has
been abandoned by Captain Petrie and his
crew. Balfour. Guthrie & Co., the San
Francisco agents for the unfortunate vessel,
received the following telegram yesterday:
SAN JOSE DE GUATEMALA, Oct. 2S.-
LinlthgOw abandoned Twelve arrived here
last night
(Signed) "PETRIE"
Nothing further was received and so
the date OF the abandonment and the condl-
ton OF the vessel when the crew was com,
PEELED to leave her are unknown. When
last previously heard from there were TWEEN
ty-flve men on the Linlithgow. Evidently
they left the ship in two boats Captain
Petrie and eleven men are safe at San Jose
de Guatemala, and the other thirteen have
not yet been reported
Shortly after the news OF the Linlithgows
abandonment was received II was rumored
about change that Captain Randall OF the
tug Fearless now at Seattle. has been
ordered to coal and start south in search OF
the Inflated craft. This report was denied
by William H. Hawley. superintendent of
the Tow Boat company. The general opinion
is that the Linlithgow has sunk She must
have been making water so fast that her
pumps could not keep her ahoat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
ALBERT ID. POWERS STILL MISSING
Chicago Police Offer n Reward for
News Concerning Him.

CHICAGO. Oct. 24,-The Chicago police
department today issued a circular Offering
a reward OF $500 for the recovery or In
formation leading to the recovery OF Albert
D. Powers of greensboro, Ky.
Mr.. Powers was making a visit to Chi
cago, and disappeared under suspicious cir
cumstances. and his relatives have not since
seen or heard from him. while here he
solicited funds for the Cuban Relief So
cety. to which fund he made a personal
contribution OF $500 a few days before he
disappeared.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
SOME LABOR UNIONS or GERMANY,
Commercial Clerks Recognized as "a
Power I'm Politics.


Power I'm Politics.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-The Department,
of State has received from Consul George
Sawter. stationed at Glauchau, a report rela-
tive to the labor unions OF Germany. The
Commercial Clerks union. founded some
fifteen years ago. now has a membership Of
AZ 600. II has attained great success and
today is upheld. considered and recognized
as power by the government in all state
affairs.
At the situation agency of the union some
II 900 positions have been filled in the past
ten years and in the past year places werr
found for 1866 unemployed. In the legal
branch thousands OF questions touching the
law were answered and about 800
lawsuits were successfully carried
Aid was granted in Ga cases. in
volvlng the expenditure OF about 81 259. The
union also has an insurance fund against
age and inhrmity with a capital OF $l07 :
100. Ii has attained success in demands 70.
higher wages, shorter hours " labor and
better sanitary conditions and surroundings
for CLERKS and the trading classes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
Missouri w. G. IT,. u. Convention.

BETHANY. Mo, Oct N.-For the
fourteenth consecutive time the an
nual state Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union convention, which has
just adjourned unanimously elected
Mrs. Clara C. Hoffman OF Kansas
City state president The other state Of
hcers elected for the ensuing year are:
Miss Ellen ID. Morris. Kansas City. CORE
spending secretary; Mrs Julia A. Glazier.
Savannah. treasurer; Mrs. Kate Newton
Bolivar. recording secretary; Miss Lillian
Woods, Maryyille. vice president-at-large.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
BODY TO DE GIVEN DECENT BURIAL.
but the Creditors of w. II. Rambusch
VIII Identify the Kcmnins.

JUNEAU. Wis, Oct 24.-No indignities
will be heaped upon the body OF W. T.
Rambusch. the defaulter. whose remains are
to arrive here tonight or tomorrow morn
ing from Virginia. where he committed sui
eide. but the citizens who lost so heavily
through his crimes have insisted upon per-
mission being given a committee 10 see
and Identify the remains. This action grew
out OF the report that Rambusch had not
committed suicide and that another fraud
was to be added to the long list
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
REMAINS NOW LYING IN STATE.
Arrangements for the Funeral Of the
Lnie EN-SpcnLer Crisp.

bhte EN-sptuhtF NEiNbs
ATLANTA, Oct. 24.-The body OF ex-
Speaker Crisp was removed this morning
from DR.. Holmes sanitarium, where he died,
to the state capitol. 1t was escorted by the
military and a guard OF distinguished citi-
zens and placed in the rotunda, where 1t is
guarded by a detachment of militia. 1t
will remain in state until o'clock. 1t will
be taken to Americas tomorrow morning
for interment. The funeral services will
be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock in that city
Governor Atkinson, the state house Off
GERS and a number of distinguished Geor-
CLANS will gather there to pay their tribute
to the dead.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.-No congressional
committee will go from Washington to
Georgia to attend the funeral of ex-Speaker
Crisp. 1t would be impossible to reach
Americas on any train later than that
which left here at II o'clock today in time
to attend the ceremony, and as no word was
received from Speaker Reed previous to that
hour the sergeant-at-arms of the house con-
cluded to make no effort TO have the house
reDresented,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
LONGEST MAIL ROUTE IN SERVICE.
Letter Carriers Convey Mail Over an
Elghte en-HnnIred -Milc CIrcmit.

Observation-Disclosures Circuit.
WASHINGTON, Oct 24.-The longest star
mail service TO be performed in the winter
in the United States has just been estab-
lished by the Postofiice department. 1t is
from Juneau to Circle City. Alaska, dis
lance OF S9S miles each way. Similar
service was performed on this route for
the first time the past summer and the pres
ent contract makes a continuous service for
tho year.
Owing to the rough means Of transit only
four round trips during the winter perioi,
November l to May so. will be made. They
will be divided into one round trip between
November / and December 81 one between
January l and February rs, 1897, one be-
tween March l and April Is. and one be-
tween April 16 and May 30. A Juneau firm
are the contractors. Only letter mail will
ha CARRIED
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
TROUBLES in the nu.ine.. World.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 2i.-Sigmund Cole &
Co., wholesale dealers in notions. assigned
today to Julius Dautsch. 1t is estimated
that the liabilities will amount to So. 900
and assets to $4,000.
CINCINNATI Oct. 24.-Isaac l.. Price
and Mrs. Carrie Herzog. his sister. doing
business as Herzog & Company. wholesale
clothiers at 8 and 10 East Pearl street. as
signed today to David l. Worum. Lisblli-
ties, $4,000; assets. $4,000; preferences.
81, 900.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
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stanton aud others, Gilbert Gregory, Ar
thur V. Gibson, Il. S, Tarr, William Scllery,
W. T.. Richie the trick bicycle rider. ana
numerous others contribute to the enjoy
ment.
\. NJ palmcr's company will omen a two
night engagement at the Creighton, with a
matinee today, again presenting that ever
popular play, "Trilby," for The dedication
a Omaha pleasure seekers. The animated
scenes OF the QUARTER Latin existence Il
would seem held the same attraction tor
these abroad as In this country as the
management reports a most successful tour
throughout Australia, from which the or
ganization has Just returned. \ number o.:
the old favorites are still retained in The
cast and 1t is announced shat all changes
have been made for the better, so there Is
every likelihood that the entertainment Of
fered will be at the one time both amusing
and instructive.
Lillian Russell will be seen on Tuesday
and Wednesday, October % and % at the
Creighton. in a novel production called. with
absolute reference to herself, AN American
Beauty" II Is by two Of the most success
full co-workers Of the day. Messrs. Hugh
Morton and Gustave Kerker who wrote the
ibretto and the music respectively. These
gentlemen we're specially commissioned 70
At Miss Russell with a lyrical novelty by
Canary and Lederer OF the New York
Casino, under whose direction the diva APP
pears this season. and they succeeded, 1t is
said most admirably.
IAN American Beauty" II Is said is not
Of the style of the conventional comic opera.
1t is in many respects similar to the re,
Gently remarkably successful productions OF
the New York Casino. breezy, foamy
Astounding In simple. catchy music and re
plete with comedy that is not buffoonery
In her new role Miss Russell has the fullest
freedom for the display of her capabilities
not alone as a prima donna but also as e.
coincidence 1t is, she declares. the beat
role in which she has ever appeared
Canary and Lederer are said to have sur
rounded their brilliant star with an organi-
cation of amplitude and efficiency. The sup
port numbers ninety people. The scenery
is described as marvelously handsome and
the costumes. made in Paris by Worth and
Felix. and Simpson. Crawford and Simpson
of New York. as more costly and pictur-
esque than usually are seen in comic OPP
cratic productions. The local orchestra will
be reinforced by numerous additions from
the Casino and will be directed by Mr.. Pau
Steindorff. The leading members Of the
company are all noted.
1.-The Brownies" will soon fill an engage
| ment at the Creighton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
Nebrnska's University Lett out.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 24.-The Alpha Phi
society, a ladies' Greek letter fraternity
whose annual convention has been in SEES
sion at the University OF Minnesota, adj
journed today after refusing charters to
applicants from the Universities OF Nebraska
and California, and TUFTS college, and vot-
ing TO hold the next convention in Boston,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
Annointcd DIV th. Prcsident.

WASHINGTON. Oct ei.-The president
has appointed George F. Moore. at present
assistant district attorney for the middle
district OF Alabama. to be district attorney
for that district. vice Clayton. removed for
active participation In politics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
Western Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-PostofHces have been established at
Peno. Hyde county, s. d.. with Oscar Evan
son as postmaster; and at Carroll, Crook
county, Wyo., with Frank p FAIRIES, as
postmaster
Gunder Olsen. was today commissioned
postmaster at Blue Blanket, S. ID.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

SexenninI Convention to Meet at the
NmIinnnI EnpitnI Next Mny.

SeNenntu1 convention tO meet AT the
National capital Next May.
WASHINGTON, Oct 4.-Postmaster Gen
eral Wilson has requested the secretary of
state TO invite all the countries OF the world
to send representatives, TO the meeting OF
the universal postal delegates in this city
next May. The postmaster general will ask
congress TO make a suitable appropriation
for the entertainment Of the visitors, who
will include many OF the highest postal
officials in the world The amount will be
In the nelghborhood OF 100000. The con-
ventious are held every six years. About
100 delegates are expected
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-The sergeant
alarms OF the two houses have designated
employees to represent them at ex-Spesker
Crisp's funeral. but have not received no.
tice OF the members who will constitute the
congressional funeral committee,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
News for the Army.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2i,-(speciai Tele-
gram,l-captain Stephen r. Stafford. Fifth
teenth infantry, has been granted four
months leave.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
Condition of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON. Oct 24.-The condition OF
the treasury today shows available cash
balance. $780, LASS; gold reserve. Sl2i.573,-
AL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25
Tanner, the Faster, SIN Lives.

TEHHE HAUTE, Ind, OCT. 2i.-The DR..
Henry Q. Tanner who is reported to have
lost his life in a fire at Akron, o.. is not
Or. H. S. Tanner OF fasting fame That DR..
Tanner is now at Robinson, H.. and he
has been heard from within the past few
days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

Movements of Ocean Vessels, Oct. "a.
At New Notwithstanding from
Hamburg; Maasdam. from Rotterdam.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

natures In the near future the readers OF
this column will be invited to consider the
very important subject OF music in the sun
day schools.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-25

stanton aud others. Gilbert Gregory. Ar
thur V. Gibson. Il. S, Tarr, William Scllery,
W. +. Richie the trick bicycle rider. ana
numerous others contribute to the enjoy
ment