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Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

WASHINGTON, May 2.-United States
Minister Derby of China has sent to the
state department a copy of the imperial
decree. through Viceroy Chang Chi Tung,
concerning the construction of a railway
from Shanghai to SwatoS. siXty-ive miles.
BY the terms of the decree one-half of the
1000, 600 taels required is to be furnished by
the Chinese government, and the remainder
is to be supplied by subscription of the local
merchants and under no conditions may
any foreign capital be received, directly or
indirectly.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

KANSAS CITY. May "A special to the
Star from Perry, Okl., says Sheriff Han
son has arrested and brought here William
Hooks. William Jones and Sidney Roberts,
charged with beating and perhaps fatally
wcunding Rev. G. b. Mckinney, the cow
boy preacher. Mckinney is not dead but
very seriously injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Cherngton, George Rickman, Babe Van
Brunt, Charles Matthews East Dorlaud, ben
lie Hannah, Frank and Guy Reed, George
DALEY, Tom Lacey, Claud Matthai, Ned Writ,
Roy Smith George Crane Harry Gavin, Rod
Lanzendorfer, Clarence Bmpke, DeVol. Han
chett Of Omaha, Woodford. Howard, Weaver
Ernest Riekman, Dee Bradley, and Hale
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
CRASHED INTO CATTLE TRAIN.
Northern pncifc Express Meets with
n Serious wreck

MINNEAPOLIS. May "A special to the
Journal from Livingston, Mont, says that
the fast wcstbound mail on the Northern
Pacific met an eastbound cattle train near
there, wreckug both trains. Engineer Fan.
ming Of the cattle train was killed. and his
fireman, II. Mcclellan. Engineer De Groat,
Fireman McClairville, a sleeping car porter,
and several others were badly hurt, the first
probably fatally. Many passengers jumped.
The air In Fanning's engine was not
under cCutrol Though he mad ample time
to jump, he stuck to his engine until too
late,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

The owners of dogs are coming in and
paying for a license for the CANNES to live
another year Forty owners settled yester-
day and Others VII be required to come to
time within a few weeks or the pound
master will declare war on the unclaimed
pups of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
MIR Jones on the weather.

Mr. Jones of Iowa was in town last week
says the New York Sun. He had good
deal to say about the weather-in which he
was not alone.
WELL" he remarked, as he mopped his
forehead, I'D like to know what sort Of
weather they're having up in the northern
part of the state. | used to go there good
deal along about this time OF year and there
were always great heaps Of snow out in the
yard of the little old hctei You know these
leftover snowdrifts All muddy and dirty
and honeycombed, but still hanging on
II noticed these drifts, and | said that
thought the season must be more backward
than it is out in Iowa, wnere we really be-
gin to have spring early in April. There
was cne old fellow sitting there with his feet
upon the stove and his hands In his pockets.
"'Wall,' he said with a Yankee drawl
you see we're sitooated most peculiar We
git sech a powerful lot O. snow durin' The
winter that it can't git warm till that there
snow melts, an the snow can't melt till it
does git warm, so there we be-"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

DECATUR, H., May 2.-Joe Myer has
been arrested on a farm a mile east Of
town on the charge of murder. He is sus-
pected of having killed Max Hickman, the
man whose body was found in the woods
east of the city. Myers pawned the dead
mans watch here.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
kecne uns Il Now Mnnnrcr.

CHICAGO. May 2.-Thomas W. Keene
made a contract today with Charles b.
Hanford, who will manage his tour next
season and act with him.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
SILVER DEMOCRATS DEFEATED.
Sound Money Element Wins ut nm
IOwn County Convention.

Sound Money Element Wins ut nm
Iowa County Convention.
CRESTON Ia, May Especial THE
democratic county convention fought today
long and bitterly over the money question
the sound money men scoring victory after
an exciting conflict, defeating the free coin
age resolutions by vote of So to SO. The
free silver men won out on the delegation to
the state convention, which was for silver,
but the delegates did not take kindly to the
resolutions, because they were ironclad. and
bound the state delegates to support silver
and Boies and nothing elsa. Milder resolu-
tions could have been passed with little oppo-
sition.
SIOUX CITY, May 2.-(speclal Telegram.)-
Twenty-one delegates were chosen by the
Woodbury. county convention, in session here
today to attend the Dubuque state conven-
tion, May 30. After hot fight, only dele
gates opposed to gold stapdard were
chosen.
MASON CITY, Ia, May 2.-(Special Tee-
gram.)-The city caucuses to select delegates
to the democratic county convention are
being held here tonight. There is a warm
contest b'tween the free silver and anti
silver factions, with the chances favorable
for the latter to win OF the ten counties
which have thus far selected delegates, six
are for Boies and free silver, two anti-Boies
and one uninstructed
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Housekeepers are in despair when they
visit the Durfee Furniture company. All the
new things are so handsome and so cheap
that they want the whole store.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

SchNtOr HNIV = SUHINHVr HUHt HHFHcH'
ELLSWORTH, Me-, May 1.-The Pines"
the summer residence of United States
Senator Hale, with all its contents, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. The loss
will probably reach $4,000. 1t is thought
the fire was the worls Of an incendiary.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
Pasturage. L. p. Juds.n, s29 Sixth ave.
Another wounded Tramp.

The city and county authorities have been
asked to take care of another wounded tramp
who has been shipped along from one point
in Iowa to another until he reached Council
Bluffs. He was shot in MarshalltowD sew
erai days ago and managed to get out of the
town without having his wound dressed. He
was passed along by town and village author
tiles until he reached Atlantic where he was
given ticket to this city with instructions
not to get off the train. When the train
reached here he was suffering greatly and
humanity required that something had to be
done to relieve him. He was taken off the
train and taken to the W. c. A. hospital,
where County Physician Keller operated upon
him revolver bullet was found partially
embedded in one of the hip bones 1t was
removed and the man was fixed up in good
shape. He will be kept at the hospital for
a few days and then sent on. He gave the
name of John Wood.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
We Do the Framing!!

Why? Because our goods are the best.
Our prices are right and we guarantee salts
faction. See our new pictures.
II. L. SMITH & CO.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
Cush R,Inncc in tbr IT

Cash Balance in the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Today's statement
of the condition of the treasury shows: Avail
able cash balance, $270 35G, $50; gold reserve,
$125, ,525 ,430
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Hoffmayr's Fancy Patent Flour makes the
best and most bread Ask your grocer for It,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

shuts Out the Iron Hall.
CONCORD, N. H., May 2.-Gsurance Com
missioner Linehan has denied the application
of the Iron Hall to do business in this state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
Steamer viking Overdue.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2.-The steamer
Viking which left this port on November 15
for the South sea, is month overdue, and
fears are expressed for her safety. The
Viking carried a crew of eight men.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Wanted-Three good canvassers. Good pay
for right parties. Call at Kiel's hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Transient Merchants Decide to settle.
The ordinance passed at the last meeting
of the council calls for a license of $50 a
month on transient firms that decide to close
out bankrupt stocks at auct on.
When the ordinance was passed the Sachs
company of Ottumwa stated that the license
would be opposed. but the auction COM
menced yesterday and the company's repre-
sentative planked down his $50 for a months
license to do business The Bankrupt Mor-
chandlse company on Broadway near Main,
has lease of the building for year and
will probably get out of the payment of the
license tax on that account.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
Pasturage at Union Driving park.

Modern room and board for two gentle
men. Inquire at Bee Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03
Hundred Teachers in Convention

Hundred Teachers in Convention.
FORT DODGE, Ia, May 2.-CSpecial Tele-
gram) 1.-The third annual convention of the
Intercounty Teachers association was held
here yesterday and today. Over 200 members
were present. The association includes the
teachers of Webster, Wright, Humboldt and
Hamilton counties. Many interesting papers
were read, and addresses made by leaders
in the association, as well as outsiders. The
discussions on topics of importance to teach
ers were spirited and handled with much
skill,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Pagturage-For horses or cattle; plenty of
shade, salt regularly; good running water.
Address Mary Gallagher, Weston, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

We have 900 hot bed sash which we are
going to close out. They went last long
How many do you want? We will make you
a price that can't be duplicated c. b.
Paint. Oil and Glass company, Masonic Tenn
ple Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

We offer you only clean, crisp, snow white
laundry work and best delivery service at
Eagle laundry 724 Broadway. Telephone 157.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

price for fifteen days. Call at company's
office for full particulars. 2l0 Main and 211
Pearl streets
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

See our S3 pressure water filter. Nothing
cheap about It but the price. Absolutely high
grade. Stephan Bros.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Wall paper cleaned, new process, with
patent right at Miller's. 10S Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Want Grand Lodge Fees Reduced.
Circulars ara being sent out from Coun-
Gil Bluffs TO the members Of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen in Iowa looking
TO action at the coming session of the grand
lodge in reduction Of the per capita tax.
There are now In the state about 10000
members OF the order and the grand lodge
dues from each member are 81 per year
There is feeling among the members that
the tax should be reduced to 81 per capita
and the lodges Of the state are being urged
session OF the grand lodge
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

Or. cleaver's ONCE moved to COO broadway,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-03

The scene at the Home during the even
ing was even more fairy-l Ike and beautiful
than during the afternoon. The grounds
were illuminated by hundreds of Chinese
lanterns and the gaily colored lights gave
a fantastic charm to the surroundings. The
grounds and buildings were thronged with
people up to 10 O'Clock. The evening was
devoted to simply an informal reception, and
long before the last OF the visitors We're
ready to leave the arms of Rev Mr.. Lemen
and wife were aching from fatigue.
The presents were many and beautiful
Several hundred came in contented looking
envelopes that were not opened and Their
contents will no doubt swell the general
fund to great proportions There were many
pieces Of beautiful s!lyerware. but there was
no present more beautiful and unique than
that prepared and sent by Mr.. and Mrs.
III. A. Collins OF Havana, Ill, 1t consisted
OF a beautiful handpainted and embroid-
cred linen covered card In the center were
the figures "25" in characters eight inches
long, composed OF new 70 cent pieces. There
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

DEATHs.-Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth
Patton, an old resident of this city, died
at her home. corner of King and Colum-
bus streets, yesterday Sunday morning
St l:SO o'clock, after a long illness, in
the 18th year of her age. She was the
widow OF the late Hezekiah w. Patton,
VINO conducted the cigar busiDess in
THIS city for over quarter of century.
her son, Randolph Bushby, by her first
husband, was for number of years as
sstant principal at St. Johns Academy,
luis city, and afterwards conducted an
academy of his own. Mrs. Patton was
member of Trinity Methodist Episco-
alCnurch, being one Gifts oldest MEM
pets, having been admitted to member
cup therein at the age of fourteen
years, and throughout these years liy-
Iog faithful to her obligations. She
M ,saves two daughters, Mrs. James ii.
WIralssneld Of this city, and Mrs. John
" ", SSeay, Of Gaithersburg, Maryland.
neF funeral will take place on Tuesday
aenllg from Trinity Methodist Church,
auu Inc lnterment will be in the South
e'3 Methodist cemetery.
WIS. Henrietta Cox, mother Of Mrs.
samuel English, died at the latter's
.nesTdence, in the First ward, at an
TTsEly hour this morning of paralysis.
ie[ remains will be taken to Trenton,
~ l., for in,erment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Southern Railway track on
Union street is being repaired under
the supervision of Sectionmaster Bruffy.
Mr.. John T. Stone has broken
ground for the erection of two brick
dwellings on Duke street, between
Royal and Fairfax.
Preparations are being made fol
commencing operations at the fish
wharf. The plank platforms were be-
ing laid there to-day.
John Zsderick Jenkins, brother OF
Mrs. Surratt. and a cousin of Captain
James Webster, of this city, died at his
residence, in Prince Georges county,
Nd, on Saturday, at the age of "a
years.
The alarm of fire on Saturday even
ing shortly after o'clock and which
brought out the fire department was
caused by burning chimney ola house
in McCuen's alley, in the southwestern
part of the city.
While Mr.. George W. Petty was
walking on King street this morning a
woodcock which was flying above him
collided with a telegraph wire and fell
to the pavement. Mr.. Petty picked up
the bird, which soon died.
Rev. e N. Caliscb, of Richmond, will
deliver a lecture in the Jewish Syna-
gogue at halfpast seven o'clock to-
night Mr.. Calisch has lectured sever
al times in Alexandria, and all who at
tend tonight will be pleased with bis
discourse.
The litigation in which the Haskins's
Wood Vulcanizing Company, of this
city, the owners of the big plant at the
foot of Wolfe street, have been engaged
for the last year, end which has pre-
vented the occupancy of the works,
will soon be settled by the sale of the
works, which will be bought in by the
company.
The steamer Wakefield yesterday
brought up a large quantity of fish, and
reports from down the river say that i!
the present weather keeps up fish
will be plentiful in week. The plank:
ing on the fish wharf will soon be laid,
and the packing houses will start
operations. The sloop Daniel Sheets
arrived here to-day with a small cargo
of fish from the Gums. They were
packed and shipped north. So far no
vessel load of fish has arrived at Fish
town this season. This morning Capt
VIM. Knight sent more men to his
shore at Stony Point, where fishing
will soon begin in earnest.
At yesterdays services at 81. Pauls CT rrch
Rev. P. p. Phillips asked his oongrega ion ICl
$4,000 to rebuild the lecture r,om Of the
church and to convert that building into 8
Parish Hall
The ice blockade on the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal has been broken and large mum.
ber of boats have started for Cumberland
Alexander Harden, well known oolorei
citizen, died at his home on Queen street Sun
day morning.
Largo numbers of wild geese passed ovel
this city Saturday night going north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

COUNTY CoURr.-Judge d. NJ. Chi
chester presidinG.-Com. VS.. Albert Car.
penter, indicted for breaking and enter.
ing the dwelling of Alpheus Motley;
plea of guilty, jury and verdict of gull
ty and punishment fixed at twelve
months in Jail.
On motion of G. L. Boothe George D.
Johnston was admitted to practice in
this court.
Wv. Sellers was appointed special
policeman for Arlington district.
The felony cases of Burless, Wise,
Front, Harris and Butler were set for
trail on Friday.
Grant Smith, colored, indicted for the
murder of John Johnson, also colored;
case set for trial on the second day of
the April term.
E. D. Brown, Geo. Salisbury, Geo.
Veitch, VIM. Febrey and A. B. Hines
were appointed commissioners in the
contested land damage case of the W.,
A. & Mt. V. Ry. VS.. John Miller.
The grand jury, with A. w. Cathcart
as foreman, rendered verdict against
VIM. McReyuolds for feloniously and
maliciously causing bodily Injury to
A. Green, and Jour indictments against
John Mel son-one for murder, one for
keeping and permitting gambling on
his premises, one for feloniously and
maliciously shooting Nilt. Johnston and
one for feloniously and maliciously
shooting E. NJ. Deuterman.
The grand jury was then discharged
The cases against Nelson were set fol-
trial at the April term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23
BIBIBIBIB1BIBIBIBIBIB1B1H1BIn

CoRoNER's INoUEsT.-Justice Birch
in the county on Saturday evening held
an inquest on the body of Frank Nor.
ris, musician at Fort Myer, who died
from injuries sustained on Friday from
an accident on the w., A. & F.
G. Railway. The jury exonerated
the motorman and conductor of the car,
but intimated in their verdict that the
company's tracks were out OF repair.
Mr.. J. E. Clements defended the rail-
way employees. 1t is understood that
the wife of Morris will sue the company
for $40, 900 damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

COUNTY REPUBLICANs.-A meeting
of county republicans was held at the
county Court House, in this city, to-
day to nominate delegates to the State
convention at Staunton and the district
convention at Manassas. VIM. Duncan
was elected temporary chairman, and
Henry L. Holmes, permanent chair
man. VIM. Duncan, H. L. Holmes,
". II. Lomax and VIM. G. Wibert
were placed in nomination for dele.
gates. The ballot resulted as follows !:
Holmes, 8; Wibert, S; Lomax, Z; Dun
Gan. 6. II. L. Holmes and VIM. Q.
Wibert were then declared elected del
egates and w. H. Lomax and VIM.
Duncan, alternates. The delegates
were uninstructed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23
In WASHABLE DRESS STUFRS

We are showing very large, varied and care,
fully selected stock of the most desirable and
fashionable sorts, imported and domestic.
GRASS LINENS,
The most fashionable CT Wash Dress Fabric
for this season. They include, besides the
plain fax or natural color, great variety Of
colors in figures, spots, stripe', and plaids
both in all-linen cotton and linen, and silk
and linen. Prices range from zoe to S40C
the yard.
SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW,
Worsted and linen, plaided and striped with
silk, in light blue. pink, ecru, white, and
green, 36 inches wide, SOC the yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

SERMON TO FIRENlEN.-Nearly the
entire fire department was present last
night to hear Rev. F. t. Benson preach
asermon for their especial benefit. The
three companies marched to the church
in body, headed by their officers. 1t
was noticeable fact that all of the Off
GERS, without exception, were present.
Mr. Benson made a short address on
the life OF the fireman, and set forth his
unselhsh devotion to the saving of life
and the prevention of the destruction
Ofproperty, the risking of his life for
others without remuneration, and often
getting curses instead of blessing. The
speaker took his text from the third
chapter Of James and the fifth verse:
Behold how great matter little
fire kiadleth." He said that fire was
both beneficient and ruinous. He COM
pared fire to sin in the heart, increasing
the longer it burns, and which does not
stop as long as there is anything to
burn. 1t has no regard for the value
Oflhat which it burns, and is deaf to
the appeals of pity. The rewards for
service rendered by those VINO COMBAT
the flames are consciousness of duty
done, and when the service shall all
have been done they will have their re-
ward in heaven and will sit down at
the Kings table and enjoy tue benefits
Of His kingdom forever. Mr.. Benson
closed his discourse with this beautiful
poem:
But hank above the beating of the storm
Peals on the startled ear the fire alarm.
lon gloomy heavens ailame with sudden
light,
And hear; heats quicker with strange af-
fright
From tranquil slumbers springs at duty's call,
The ready friend no danger can appa!l,
Fierce Tor tho conflict, sturdy, true and brave,
lie hurries forth to battle and to save.
There were about 200 firemen pres
emit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-23

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
Saturday night:
VIM. Ross, charged with being drunk
on the street, was fined 81.
Sarah Levi, colored, charged with in.
decent conduct, was fined 50.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
An old offender, arrested by Officer
Belts for being drunk on the streets,
was fined 81.
G. +. Govang, arrested by Officer
Hall for being drunk on the street, was
fned 81.
Scott Butler, colored, arrested by the
same officer for similar oflense. was
fined 81.
Ella Brown, Lottie Short and Henry
Bradley, all colored, arrested by Ser
geant Smith for drunken and disorderly
conduct, were fined $3.50 each.
John Schafe, charged with selling
liquor on Sunday and without a IL
cense, was fined ST..
Margaret Alexander, charged with
selling liquor on Sunday, was fined So.
Grace Nevett, arrested by Officer
Hall for vulgar conduct on the street,
was fined S..
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
aud cool. Six prisoners and nine lodg-
ers were at the station house.
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alexa,,,lris @azette.
roypAY EVENING. MAR. D 1896.
LOCAL MATTERS.
WEATHER PKoBABILITIs.-For this
i'm, snow aud colder to night Tuesday
.t.v snow / rthcssterly winds.

Tus LATE w i. CLUvERIUs.-The
1.a,b of Mr.. Wat Tyler CIuveiias,
,rbic6 occurred in New Orleans last
" wax has already been announced in
W.. W. G;.zrrrE. The deceased was well
i.norn in this city which he had oc-
Sa.iooallv visited, at which times being
.bo cnc,t OF Mr.. Edgar Wariield. Mr..
C liT was uan of marked ability,
wat courage and possessed in an emf
sanr degree those qualities of mind and
ho,rt which attract and retain friend
Nm He was born in Gloucester
snt in 1887 His mother was a
rG of President Tyler. He was
n n,v after his mothers brother, Col.
Wat TYLER Mr. Cluverius began the
.,ndy OF pharmacy. in Virginia, hut re,
, now to New Orleans in 1859. He
nb,ained position 10 the drug depart
went OF f. J. Hart & Co. IS store, where
he remained till the beginning of the
civil az war. While still in Virginia be
had acted as first sergeant of the Alex
an5rja Ridemen, Company A, of the
One Hundred and Seveuty-fifth Vir-
cinja militia. In 1861 Mr.. Cluverius
Sss elected sergeant of Company A of
the Louisiana Guards. Subsequent
IL Mr.. Cluverius was promoted TO be
first lieutenant. He was present at the
engagement at Yorktown, and bore
himself with conspicuous gallantry
m tlat occasion. Later he was
elected first lieutenant of the COM
mand The battery was assigned to
tbe army of Tennessee, and saw hot
service. Lieutenant Cluverius was
twice wounded, once by piece of
she'll at Jackson, Miss, and again by q
mimic ball, at New Hope church. Re-
turning to New Orleans in 1865, Mr..
Cuyerius went to work again for E. ].
Hart & Co, where he remained until
1865. In that year he became conf
Dental man for l. J.. Lyons. He lett
the employ of Mr.. Lyons, after some
eight or ten years of service, and went
into the drug business on his own ac-
count in Baton Rouge. In 1879 or 1880
he returned to New Orleans, and pur-
chased store, where he had since con-
Quoted the business In 1877 he was
appointed on Governor Nichols staff
with the rank Of major, and was sub.
sequently promoted to be colonel. He
was one of the earliest members of the
Association of the Army of Tennessee,
and in 1890 ne succeeded Mr.. Jos. Tay-
lor as president of that organization.
Mr.. Cluverius was married in 1869 to
Miss Martha Manning.