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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
WOBKMEN LAID OFF NOW.
1900 Men Who Were Employed Six
Weeks Ago Discharged.

Detroit Nov. ls.-Most Of the employees
of the Michigan Car company stated to-
day that all of the 1.500 men employed at
the works six weeks ago have been laid
off the mum ber of WOrkmen having de
creased beginning with last week The
men had anticipated plenty of work i'll
the near future The officers Of the COM
pany decline to talk about the matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
Interest ii Pratt Count

Judge Foster has refused to confirm
the report of W. c. Perry recommend
ing that the tracks of the Wichita &
Western should be taken up west of
Pratt He has, however, given Receiver
Mcintyre permission to cease operating
the road between Cullison and Pratt.
as he has no funds at his disposal to
keep the trains moving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
RECEIVE MRS. JEFF DAVIS
She and Her Daughter Winnie, are
in st. Louis

St Louis No. Nov. 18.-Bfrs. Jefferson
Davis and her daughter. Miss Winnie
accompanied by Judge Leroy r. Valiant
and r r. Hutchinson of this city. ar
rived here from New York last night.
They came to attend the annual recep-
tion and ball to be given here Thursday
evening They were met at the union
station by a large number of ex-Con-
federates and friends and escorted to the
Planters hotel. where elaborate prepara-
tions had been made for their entertain
rnanf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
no START A MONTE CARLO.
Dan Stuart viii Form a Gambling
Resort Across From EI Paso.

Denver. COI0-, Nov IN Special to
the Republican from Santa Fe. N M
says 1t was stated here today, by a
prominent sporting man from Hl Paso
that Dan Stuart and a powerful syn
dictate have at last succeeded in Sc
curing from the Mexican government
a concession that Will permit them to
establish at Juarez. across the Rio
Grande from FL PasO, great interna-
tional Monte Carlo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
MIR. PECK SERIOUS.
Feared That He is Worse Hurt Than
was Supposed

Washington. Nov. 18.-George R. Peck
who was injured Sunday by falling
down an elevator shaft at the Shoreham
complains continually of a pain in the
side, and the doctors fear one or more
ribs We're fractured in the fail.
Up to this time the patient has been
in 50 much pain that the physicians
have been unable to make close ex-
animation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
Norgan Arranggs coaI shipments.

Cincinanti Nov. l8.-The Commercial
Trihune's special from New York says.
j. PierpOnt Morgan and associates for
the Erie railway have arranged for ex-
tensive shipments OF coal to Chicago and
other western points from Marion. O., at
which point the Erie connects with the
Columbus Hooking Valley & Toledo rail-
way and the Columbus. Sanduskv S
Hooking railway. both coal roads that tap
al the coal minas Of Southern Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
WANAMAKER's AMBITION.
He Wants to be Q. S. Senator From
Pennsvlvania

Philadelphia. Nov 8-Ex-Postmaster
General John Wanamaker has signified
his willingness to be a candidate for
United States senator from Pennsyl-
yania to succeed J. Donald Cameron.
whose term expires March g. 1891
He makes the announcement i'm reply
ing to a letter Of the Philadelphia branch
of the National League of Business Men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
Meeting Of Western Lsa .ue oaned.

St Joeseph No. Nov. 1S.-President
Hickey of the Western Base Ball asso-
citation has called a meeting of the mem
bers of the same for Tuesday, NoVeTn Der
a at Des Moines At this meeting &
win be decided what cities shall compose
the association next year and the various
committees viii be appointed There are
several vacancies in the association at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
SO 60 for Chrigtian Endeavorara

San Francisco, Cal, Nov 1S.-The
railroad rate for the Christian Endeav-
or convention has not yet been an
nounced but it is confidently expected
that the continental traffic asso-
cia tion VIII at the next meeting. agree
to a $50 rate for the round trip from
Chicago to the coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
Home Investigating Committee Com

Washington. D c.. Nov. 1s-Represent-
atVe Grout of Vermont is in Washing
ton on his way to Leavenworth Kan.
whittier he is going as chairman of the
special committee to Investigate the al
legged abuses in the Soldiers home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
Long and Martin Form a Law Part


Mcpherson. Nov. 1S.-It is rumored in
legal circles here that Judge Martin IS
about to be accepted as legal partner by
Congressman Chester I. Long. who has
announced his intention Of locating at
Hutchinson for the practice OF law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18

London. Nov 1S.-The large lecture
room of the city Of London college was
crowded last night when Mr.. Thomas
F. Bayard, the United States ambasst e.
dor. accompanied by the Lord Mayor.
Mr-G. Fandel Philips who. in turn was
attended by the high sheriff, delivered
the address to the students.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18

London. Nov. 18.-A dispatch from Paris
to the Post says that during buH and
bear fight al Figueras in Spain near the
French frontier, yesterday the beaN broke
his chain and scrambled amongst the
audience. Many persons were injured in
the stampede before the bear was killed
By several SHOTS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
LUNCHED BY CLEVELAND.
Ian MacLaren and His Wife Enter
tanned by the President

Washington Nov. 18.-Presfdent and
Mrs Cleveland entertained at lunch to-
day DR.. Johr Watson. known in the lit
erary world as Ian Mac Laren, and Mrs
Watson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18

Chicago. Nov. 18.-The total vote for
president in Cook county was. Me
Kinley 221. S23; Bryan 1891, g plural
ity of 69.9l2 fer Mckinley. The vote on
governor was. Tanner 205. $50. AltgeId
154 27S; a plurality of H. $50 for Tanner
See Thos King for all kinds of coal.
Prompt delivery. 21O West Sixth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18
Long After the &C., ConauIasa

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The Washing
ton Star says that Representative Long
of Kansas is talked OF among political
gossips as a candidate for the consul
generalshiD to Mexico This paying po-
sition is in eager demand at the beEifi-
ming of each administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18

South Topeka Council No. PAS. Knient
and Ladies Of Security, VIII give ao-
cial dance Thursday evening. Nov.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-18

Members Of the First ward silver club
you are requested to meet at the Kan
cock club rooms. 819 N Kan. avenue.
Thursday evening, Nov. 18th. s o'clCcH
sharp. J. g. MORSE
Erastt7aft
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

city. About 100 Bohemians have agreed 10
become members.
Fritz Darling Is able to be out again. after
a severe illness.
Miss Nettie Mann arrived home yesterday.
She spent the winter In Tennessee.
The woman's Choral Art club will meet
Tuesday afternoon at Collins music store.
There Will be a meeting this afternoon OF
the German Political club at Pivonka's hall.
William Tyson, a Washington county
farmer, Is in the city TO buy 1000 breeding
ewes.
Mrs. c. h. CORTLAND OF Springfield is VIC
iting her sister, Mrs. William Roberts OF
Albright.
Miss Clara b. Duyal Of Atlantic, Ia, is
visiting Mrs. ]. Il. Click, S14 North Twenty
fifth street.
The Fourth Ward Republican club will hold
a meeting Monday evening at Thirty-second
and L streets.
Mrs. j. e.. Dennis Of Creston, Ia, is the
guest OF Mrs. ]. II. Walker, Twentieth and
Missouri avenue.
Mrs. w. s. Witten entertained the High
Five club at her home, Twenty-third and
G streets, last night.
Sidney White. son Of DR.. White, returned
to the university at Lincoln yesterday, after
spending a few days with his parents.
The pupils Of Hawthorne school gave a
musical and literary entertainment at the
United Presbyterian church last evening.
A. Nicholson, one of De Soto's farmers,
Is in the city. G. N. Kreidler of De Soto
was a visitor at the stock yards yesterday.
The women of the South Omaha Hospital
association are working hard on the copy for
the Easter edition Of the Sun. The leading
EDITORIAL VIII deal with reforms needed in
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

municipal affairs, and nearly all Of the wo.
men Will send In contributions on that sub.
ject.
taking an inventory OF the city property In
his possession, In order TO have everything
ready TO turn over to his successor next
month.
Sneak thieves stole n suit Of clothes and an
o%vercoat from a fireman at the electric light
plant Saturday morning. A policeman found
the overcoat in Albright and restored II to
tho owner.
A commission man said yesterday that the
great trouble with the present cattle market
seemed to be lack OF demand, with supplies
excessive. Foreign markets were never in
worse shape, and the domestic consumption
is very light, owing to the cheapness OF all
other food products.l
A. II. Lee, one Of the travelling representa-
tives of the Union Stock Yards company, re-
turned last evening from a northern trip. He
says that stock all over the territory he
covered has wintered better than ever be-
fore, and big shipments will commence to
come in to this market soon.
Friday night the police arrested ]. Scott
for being drunk. When searched he had
several dollars worth OF surgical instruments
in his possession, but accounted for them
by saying that he was an agent for an east
ern concern. A number Of pawn tickets
were also found In his pockets. Yesterday
afternoon officer Sheehan took the tickets
to Omaha and found where Scott pawned
$50 worth of instruments for $3.50. Scott
will be held until 1t is learned whether he is
wanted elsewhere or not.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
! SOUTH OMAN NEWS {

The government tve stock inspectors at
this point have received notice OF additional
orders regarding animals afflicted with
diseases. The new orders read as follows:
Animals affected with hog cholera, tuber-
c%ulos.s, or sheep scab shall be considered
animals affected with contagious or infectious
diseases, as designated by the law, and the
regulations Of the bureau Of animal industry
and shall not enter into interstate trade nor
be brought into contact with other animals
intended for such trade. Such animals shall
not be permitted to enter any stock yards
or other places where animals are handled
for interstate trade, and when SO found at
such places chall be condemned, tagged and
placed IN quarantine by inspectors or en-
ployes until proper disposition Is made of
same"
An inspector has been detailed to watch all
of the stock arriving during the night, to
see that diseased animals are placed In the
quarantine pens and that the cars are
fumigated, according to the rules laid down
by the Department Of Agriculture. Diseased
hogs will be tagged and condemned and will
not be allowed to be shipped from the stock
yards. Scabby sheep will be dipped before
being taken from the yards.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

published an elaborate article on mems
fashions. which IL supposed TO have been
written by a well known dandy, after he
had consulted the prince Of Wales and the
duke OF york's tailor. The writer predicts
that single breasted frock coats and cut
AWAY coats. made to be worn open with silk
~facings on, will be the startling Innovations
OF 1896.
The censor has refused a license for
the presentation Of Mrs. Oscar Beringer's
play. based on her novel THE New Virtue"
Anthony Hope is writing a sequel to The
Prisoner OF zenda." He is engaged to a mem
Der Of the ST. lanes company.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
GOING TO STAY IN OMAHA.

Some Time ago a most favorable oppor-
tunity presented itself to us to remove our
business from this to another city. We were
at that time disposed to accept, but have
since investigated the merits Of several OF
the larger cities and have decided to pin
our faith to Omaha and stay here. The
largest and best selected line of spring
suits, skirts, wrappers, waists and capes is
now here in our store. Your trade solicited.
See ad on society page for special offerings.
STEELE & CO., 1911 Douglas street.
GOING TO STAY IN OMAHA.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
Marie CITY GossiD.

B.. Cramblett is visiting friends at Missouri
Valley.
James Fraziera, a stockman of Columbus,
Is in the city.
Mrs. A. Lott Of Ohio is visiting her brother,
j. G. Gammel.
A. G. Ludlow, night clerk at the Elk
change hotel, is sick.
Stephen Carney has gone to Stewart for a
few days to visit friends.
w. c. Swarts of Silver City, Ia, came
over yesterday to visit friends.
The Bohemian democrats will have a rally
at Franek's hall this afternoon.
The mail carriers will appear in their
summer uniforms Easter Sunday.
A Bohemian Ancient Order of United
Workmen lodge is being organized in the
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
AZ the Churchcs Today.

Rev. c. d. Gray will preach at Grace
Methodist church this afternoon.
At the First Baptist church the pastor,
Rev. c.. c. Smith, will speak at IL a. m. on
the topic "a Passerby; or, a Fatal Neg
lect." In the evening the pastor will address
the pupils Of the High school.
"Christ a Hindrance, as Well as a Divine
SAVIOR is Rev. D.. G. Winship's morning
topic at the First Methodist church. In the
evening he will preach on "a Practical Tenn
perance Question" Prof. Marie Parsons OF
Omaha will sing at the evening service.
This morning Rev. DR.. Wheeler will preach
at the First Presbyterian church on THE
Message Which Neither Scholar Nor the I'm
learned Would Read" The evening topic
will be pilates Wash Bowl"
Services will be held at the Fourth Ward
mission, Thirty-third and ] streets, at 2:3C
p. m.
The graduating exercises of the Junior
class of seventeen pupils to the intermediate
grade of the Endeavor society will be held
at the First Presbyterian church at 8 O'Clock
this afternoon under the direction of Miss
Fannie B. Sage and DR.. Wheeler.
Rev. j. ]. Hammel of Papillicn will
preach at the German Methodist church this
morning at IL o'clock. The sacrament of the
Lords supper will be administered at the
Gloss of the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

Meeting for ROnd Improvement.
Farmers and others who are interested in
the opening and grazing of Twenty-fourth
street south Of Wyman street to the new
fort will hold a meeting Monday even ing at
Trumbull school house in Sarpy county. An
invitation has been extended to the South
Omaha business men who are interested in
the matter, and 1t is possible that some of
them may attend. The county will spend
about 81, 500 on the road from Q street to the
county line the coming summer, but 1t is
thought that some work should be dine now,
as in wet weather it is almost impossible to
get through the bottoms with a team and
heavily loaded wagon.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
p. e. O. socictY Entertainment.

T.. e. d. society
Friday evening the p. e.: o. society en-
tertainei at the home of Mrs. J. NJ, Glasgow,
Twenthy-third street, near N street. A
feature of the evening was a drawing con-
test, in which Mr.. Cock carried away the
prize a water color picture. There was a
short musical program. Those present
were: Messrs.. and Mesdames Smith,
-Stryker, Gooch, Cook. 0resayp RhiHip,y Fpote,
Menderhan, Montgomery, James Smith. Mrs.
Broadwell, Mrs. Maybery,l and the Misses
Anna and Blanche Glasgow, Evans, Robson
and Corbett. +9s .ra
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

The committee having in charge the con-
sideration of the difficulties of Labor Temple
held a lengthy meeting last night in one OF
the rooms of the temple. The meeting was
secret, and the statement was given out
that no progress was made. There has been
no attempt to use force In getting posses
sion as against Waller. ID.
Next Tuesday evening the members of
the committee appointed by the Central
Labor union to investigate the charges OF
boodling preferred against President ks.
Fisher Will meet to take evidence. The
meeting will be held at Labor Temple.
Twenty witnesses will be called.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
Killed His sweetheart and Himself.

SAN FhANCISOO, MdTCH Io'-I IHTIU
Ramos, a ships cook, murdered Edla Meyer,
daughter of a waterfront lodging house
keeper, today, and then cut his own throat
from ear to ear with a razor. Ramos had
been attentive to the girl for n long time,
but although she accepted presents from
him, her friends say she disliked his atten-
ton. A short time ago the girls father
had him arrested for attempted robbery.
Ramos served six months in Jail and vowed
the sequel.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
Tbex Talked About swearing.

The Current Topic club met last evening
at the High school building aud rendered
an interesting program. Those taking part
were: George Busing. Elroy Tibbets, Lena
Cockrell, Verna Mann, Fred FOWL, jessie
Carpenter, Veda Morton, Rowland Smith,
German Towl and Arthur Cameron. The
topic for debate was Resolved, That Swear
ing by Oath Be Prohibited" Otto Brown
and Earnest Knudson spoke in the affirma-
tive and Samuel Mcdonald and William Pet
Tit In the negative.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
EXCURsIONsNM
April z, 1896,

To points on the Fremont, Elkhorn &
Missouri Valley railroad in Nebraska, in
Guiding points in the upper portion of the
fertile Elkhorn river valley.
Ask agents for particulars, or send to the
undersigned for maps and printed matter. j.
r.. Buchanan, G.. p. A., F. E. & NJ. V. r.
r., Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
Lithoernphers worI. for n settlement.

I1thoHruDneF ~
NEW YORK. March 2S.-Over 400 strik-
ing photographers thronged the headquarters
tonight to hear the report of the COM
mittee on arbitration. After considerable
discussion the report was said to have been
received by a small majority voting in
its favor. The question now rests with the
contractors as to whether they will ac-
cept the conditions. The committee on
arbitration will meet the contractors Mon
day, and If the amended clauses are found
to be acceptable the men will be returned
tp work
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

aims OF the union II sthc prevention Of the
consolidation OF city aud county government
In this county. Itiia urged that such. a
scheme only means an Increase OF taxes for
the farmer without any compensating bene-
nt
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

No lecture before the American public is
as entertaining and instructive as the
famous Frank Carpenter. Secure your
tickets for the dollar course OF three lee
lures at First NJ. E. church, April 8, .
and IN
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
DIED.

GRAW-Mathilda C. L.. aged 40 years, be-
loved wife of Gust p. Graw, March rs,
1895. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock from family residence, 1907 South
18th. to Laurel Hill cemetery. Friends
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

Hamilton Warren, NJ. D., eclectic and mag
lteic physician; special attention to diseases
of women and children and all obscure and
long standing diseases. 119 N. 10th street,
room g.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

Our new importation of spring suitings now
in. G.. A. Linquist, 316 S. 18th st.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

Remember we keep repairs for your gas
stoves. 1907 Douglas. Omaha Stove
Repair works.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
" ticket office, 14O1 Farnam street.

Objects of the Farmers Union.
A third meeting OF the Farmers union of
Douglas county was held in MeArdle pre-
cinet yesterday, Fifty-two members are
now enrolled. The objects OF the union are
to secure good roads and legislation In the
interests OF the farmers. One OF the main
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

An Hour Apart.
The flying Northwestern Line trains to
Chicago,
mo. g." 'The Overland" Omaha 4:45 p.
m, Chicago 7:45 a. m.
The "oMAHA-CHICACo SPECIAL
Omaha, 545 p. m. Chicago s;45 a. m. 20
Modern art bad TO stop a while after these
trains were built.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

No lecture before the American public is
as entertaining and instructive as the
famous Frank Carpenter. Secure your
tickets for the dollar course of three lee
lures at First NJ. e. church, April, 8 o
and 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

No lecture before the American public is
as entertaining and instructive as the
famous Frank Carpenter. Secure your
tickets for the dollar course Of three lee
lures at First M. r. church, April 8, 8
and 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
DR.. Wilson, dentist, moved to Brown bloc

Bicycles. Wat fer Barnum. April 1.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29
COLD EMMELED

That's what our new 81, 1884, soda fountain
will be. Say, we're just as proud of II as a
little boy with his first pair OF red top boots
and we can't keep from talking about it-we'll
tell you more about IL ~later-just now We want
to interest you in the following:
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-29

f. A. Nash. general agent; George Haynes.
city passenger agent; city ticket office, 1904
Farnam street.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-03
A Storm at Sea.

Increases the discomfort of the voyager. But
even when the weather is not tempestuous
he is liable to sea sickness. They who
traverse the gigantic wetness" should be
provided with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
whichqulets disordered stomachs with graf
flying speed and certainty. To the hurtful
influence of tropic, malarious or too rlgor-
Gus or damp climate, as we'll as to the bane-
full effects OF unwholesome diet and bad
water. it is a reliable antidote. CONNER
cial travellers by sea or land, marines, min
ers, western pioneers, and all who have to
encounter vicissitudes of climate and tenn
perature. concur in pr0nOuncing it the best
safeguard. 1t prevents rheumatism and
pulmonary attacks in consequence Of damp
and cold. and it is an efficient defense
against all forms of malaria. It can be de-
pended upon in dyspepsia, liver and kidney
trouble
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-03
PROBATE Court.

Final accounts allowed in the estates OF
A. Judson Morse, Joseph H. Robbins,
John +. Lahring and Susan Bliven, de-
ceased Discharge issued to administers
tor of estates of Joseph II. Robbins, de-
ceased.
Estate OF Wilhelmlna Wildermuth, de-
ceased. Chas. ID. Stewart appointed adj
ministrator. Appraisers and commits.
sioners appointed
In the matter of Lavinie M. Carr and
others, minors. Said minors appeared in
open court and nominate Mary A. Carr
for their guardian. Appointment made.
Application for appointment of admin
istrators in estates of jeremiah Coreson
and Mary E. Bartholomew to be heard
on Monday, Jan. Goth.
Estate of Emma j. VanRiper deceased.
r. F. Kay, administrator, prays for an
assignment of the residue of estate of
deceased. Hearing Jan. Goth.
Estate of Fred 3. Kinney. deceased.
Martha S. Kinney appointed special adj
ministratrix of said estate. Hearing upon
appointment OF a general administrator to
occur Jan. Goth.
Estate of William Hathaway, deceased.
John Hathaway administrators, to render
final account on Jan. 20.
KATHERINE +. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-01-03

The body must be well nourished now, to
prevent sickness. If your appetite is poor
take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Somebody has started to talk up the mat
ter of every farmer putting his name On his
barn, and says they ought to be encouraged
will be redoubled in drive over road you
are familiar with, where people live whom
you know, but not their places of residence.
L. f. Anthony, eX-postmaster OF Promeis
City, Iowa, says: IL bought one bottle of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and two
doses of it did me more good than all the
Owosso. Sold by johnson & Henderson.