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Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
TAILORS DECIDE TO STRIKE
Eight Hundred Of Them Quit Work in
Chicago Shops.
-ARGE NUMBER OF OTHERS INVOLVED
If the Trouble Is Not settled Fifteen
Thousand Working People Will
re Compelled to Lose
Their EmpIoymcnt.

CHICAGO. Feb. 20--Tolowing the action
taken at the meeting Of the clothing cutters
and trimmers association last night. about
400 or 500 cutters quit work today. and the
strike may now be said to be fully on. Prob
ably 100 are still at work, but these, too. are
expected to go out during the day. The
strike. II continued for any length OF time,
and 1t promises to be long and bitterly con-
tested, will be far-reaching in Its effects. as
in round numbers about 10000 or $1,000 peo-
pie will be thrown out OF work. These are
the clothing workers, sewers. etc, mostly
inmates of sweat houses" Most Of these
will not according to the manufacturers be
affected for about two weeks, as enough ma
terial has been cut up to keep them busily
employed for that length of time. But IL the
strike Is prolonged then these too. will be
thrown out of work, and on this class, mostly
women and children. working for small
wages, will the greatest hardship fall.
The issue seems to be practically on
whether the cutters shall work on the piece
system. Cutters are paid minimum salary
of $40 a week for maximum cutting OF
fourteen suits day. This the manufacturers
emphatcally object to, saying they are will
ing to pay the minimum salary of $50. but
that the cutters should not be limited In
their amount of work.
In addition to the men who went out today,
about 200 had previously quit work, making
in all nearly 800 men already out
This evening action looking to arbitration
of the strike was taken by the Civic Fedora
tion. Under the arbitration law enacted at
the last session OF the Illinois legislature
any organized body of citizens may call upon
the State Board of Arbitration to intervene
In such disputes. 1t is by virtue OF this
statute that the Civic Federation has in
volcd the aid of the state. Public opinion
will be relied upon for the enforcement OF
any finding by the board. This is the first
time in Chicago IL not in the entire west.
that such action has been taken to end
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
FIRST HANGING WAS A FAILURE
Rope broke and the Sheriff Had to
..t' Try 1t Again,


Try 1t Again.
ST. LOUIS, Feb 2O-James Fitzgerald was
hanged here this forenoon for the murder
of his sweetheart, Annie Naessens, on the
night of November "a. 1898.
The execution was to have taken place at
o'clock a. m, but as Governor Stone had
been asked for temporary repreve, Sheriff
Troll concluded TO defer it until the governor
could be heard from.
At 10 o'clock a dispatch came stating that
Governor Stone would not further interfere.
Fitzgerald was then taken to the gallows,
bound in the usual way, the black cap ad
justed, the trap sprung and the culprlt shot
down six feet, but not to death.
The rope broke and the victim lay strug-
Cling on the ground beneath the gallows.
The black cap was instantly removed by the
doctors, who found Fitzgerald still conscious.
Stimulants were given and he revived and
was taken into the hospital few feet away,
where he was further cared for by the doc
tors. new rope was sent for at once and
at IL o'clock the sick and trembling, but
nervy victim, was again taken to the scat
fold At 11:02 the trap was again sprung
and this time the condemned man went to
death
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
THE FREE DISTRIBUTION
VIII Begin This Morning Mt .
O'Clock and End Saturday After.
noon ut 3 O'clock.
At The World Herald Offic5.

The Omaha World Herald takes pleas
ure in announcing to the public that
Messrs. James s. Kirk 4 Co.. the re-
nowned soap makers and chemists Of
Chicago have sent to their office Il large
lot of samples OF their recent discovery,
Eos CEliXir of Soap, that has been ere.
ating such tremendous sensation in
the East. The World Herald has made
ample provisions to accommodate all
who call at its office for Il free sample.
The free distribution will begin Friday
morning. Feb. y. ut 8 o'clock, and con-
tinue until Saturday at D p. IN.
1t will be made without reserve, with
the exception that children will be re-
quired to bring an order from their
parents, or from the adult for whom the
package is intended. But one package
will be given to each person applying. =,
Eos (the Elixir of Soap) Is the product
and discovery of tifty-siX years Of sue
cessful soap making. No discovery in
recent years of any preparation for
laundry use and general washing has
created the sensation and enthusiasm
that Eos has. 1t may be justly termed
the great revolutioniZer for all washing
purposes, for both laundry and toilet.
Among the claims made for Eos which
Messrs. James 5. Kirk Il Co. stand pre-
That it will do the family washing
without using one particle of soap better
than ii has ever been done before at
.one-half the labor and expense. -'.t
1t will keep bluing from curdling in
the water.
Flannels and woolens washed with
this most valuable preparation will posi-
lively not shrink: for the bath or toilet
it is Indispensable, making the water
ssSNff rixvsv IL
healthy glow, and removing any super
fuous eXcretions that may adhere to
the body.
For dishes and general washing pur-
poses it is very essential, as it saves
both labor and the soap usually "a re-
Quired.
This preparation must not be con-
founded with the ordinary soap pow
ders, for while no soap is required when
Eos is used. it contains no lye. ammonia,
boraX, lime, or any deleteriOus ingredi-
ents. 1t is essential that all consumers
of soap must eventually use It.
Eos saves 100 per cent of soap, which
means that absolutely no soap is re-
lured when Eos is used, and also saves
GO per cent of labor.
This grand preparation, the product
of the most complete chemical labora-
tory in America is to be distributed free
on the days and dates rs above an
nounced, giving every housekceper in
omaha an opportunity TO test free the
very cream of the ripest experience Of
the leading soap manufacturers of the
world.
We advise an early application from
those desiring free sample. as judging
from the enormous demand by the pub
lie for the same in other important
cities, the supply, although very large,
may possibly be exhausted before the
expiration OF the two days announced
for the free distribution and 1t is their
desire that none shall be disappointed.
Remember the free distribution OF
samples begins this morning at The
World Herald office at o o'clock and
closes Saturday afternoon at D o'clock.
Rcmcmber, The free distribution OF
samples begins this morning at
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
PAY ron FINDING scoTrs poDy.
Concluding Chapter In the Holt
County Tragedy.


O'NEILL. Neb., Feb. 2o.-(Special.)-
case Of William Hudson against the Odd Eel
low and Knights Of Pythias lodges Of this
city was tried before Judge westner yester-
day, The jury returned verdict In favor
Of Hudson.
This case grew out of the 5000 reward of
fered by the lodges for the recovery OF the
body Of Barrett Scott a little over year
ago. Hudson was one Of party OF about
twenty that were searching for the body In
the Nobrara Several Of the men were cut
ting the ice and the othets were searching
the bottom of the river with graphing hooka
Hudson got his hook caught in the body and,
with the assistance OF several others, got the
body out. He then claimed the entire re-
ward of 5000 Some Of the other searchers
present wanted the reward pro rated. rms
the lodges agreed to do, but Hudson would
not consent and brought suit for the entire
amount II was tried before jury some
time ago and he got judgment for the entire
amount. new trial was granted the de-
PENDANTS by Judge Kinkaid and this termi-
mated In the plaintiff again getting the YER
dict
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Assnssinutcd n Farmer.

WICHITA, Kan. Feb. 20,-Chares Rod
man. a prominent Harper county farmer.
was assassnated in his own yard at Anthony
last night. Rodman had returned from a
drive TO the country and was hitchng his
horse when someone fired two shots at him
fiom ambush. The first shot tore his left
arm open and the other entered his breast.
killing him instantly. The murderer es-
capped in the darkness Rodman had no
known enemies and the murder is mystery.
He leaves a family.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
comnlimcntnrx to an omuhn Mnn.

In the recent issue Of the Insurance Post
Of Chicago is an address and portrait of
Frank e. Hartigan. This address was de-
livered at banquet rendered John Steel.
president of the Omaha Life Insurance Men S
association. The editor of the Post prefaced
the address with the following comments:
Frank e. Hartigan, general agent, of
Omaha, is a helpful and hopeful member of
the Nebraska Life Underwriters, frequent
contributor to its literary program. What
ever he writes is well written whatever
he says is we'll said. To cur mind he is one
of the best essaysts in the life insurance
business"
In the past The Bee has published severa!
articles on life insurance matters written
by Mr.. Hartigan.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
CONFESSED. TO An OLD MURDER.
California Mans Burden of RemOrse
Too Heavy to Hear.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2O.-William Walters
surrendered himself to Sheriff Burr yester-
day, saying he killed Paul Maddox in Tusca-
loosa county, Alabama. in April. 1890. Ac-
cording to his story he was working at the
coal mines near Tuscaloosa. One day he and
a friend, Martin Davis were riding along the
road when they met several other men who
were supplied with whisky. Walters bought
some whisky Of Maddox, oen of the other
party, and paid for the liquor. They had
several drinks together when Maddox again
asked for pay. Walters said he had already
paid for the liquor. Maddox struck him on
the forehead with bottle. Walters retaliated
by drawing a revolver and putting a bullet
through Maddox's body. Walters fed and
made his way TO the Mississippi, where he
boarded train for the Pacific coast. Sheriff
Burr has received telegram from Alabama
that an oficer and requisition papers will bs
sent for Walters.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
District Court at O'Nein.

ONElLI.. Neb Feb. 9O.-(Special Tele-
gram 1.-The case of Benedict against the city
of O'Neill has occupied the attention of Judge
Kinkaid in the district court In this city the
past four days. This was a damage suit
wherein the plaintiff sued for $4,000 dam
ages. The jury, after being cut seventeen
hours. returned verdict in favor of the
defendant. In Jane, 1894, the plaintiff was
thrown from his buggy, the wheels of which
got caught or the guy wire of an electric
light pole, AID he sustained a fracture Of the
hip. At the time of the accident the plain
tin was city attorney and the attorney who
conducted his case was mayor OF this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Comet Rushing Toward the Earth.

OAKLAND. Cal, Feb. 20.--Prof. Lens III
ner Of the State university has just com
pleted his calculations Of the orbit OF the
new comet discovered by Astronomer Parrlne
Of the Lick observatory few daYs ago. The
stranger In the heavens was only 10000, ,0OD
miles away from the earth yesterday. and is
row coming toward the earth at the rate of
GC0, 900 miles day. Prof. I.enschner says
there is no cause for alarm He has figured
out that the comet will take a new tack on
March 1 and sheer of from the earth. The
calculations made at the State university are
tEa Official figures.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
DISCUSSING A uEET FACTORY
plnttsmouth People Interested In Sc
curing a Factory.

curing Factory.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb.. Feb 2o.-tSpe-
cial)--The Plattsmouth Board OF Trade heid
a special meeting last night at County Judge
Spurlock's office, where the reports OF the
delegates who attended the beet sugar con-
yertion at Fremont were heard. The meet
ing was presided over by Hon. r. B. Wind
ham. who gave some very enthusiastic en-
couragement to the raising OF sugar beets
in this locality, as reports of experiments
nroved conclusiyely that the soil was more
than commonly adapted to their growth,
However, an effort will be made TO secure
contracts fer the raising of sufficient 10
nav for the establishing OF factory to ex-
tract the properties for shipment to a FAC
tory for further treatment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Irrigation Matters.

Over hundred columns, forty pages and
fve hundred inches of original illustrations
published in every issue of the irrigation
magazine arid America" The most valu-
able matter on irrigation subjects published.
Illustrations OF irrigated orchards, ranches,
canals, homes in western America, scenes
In the great gold camps of Colorado and
Rocky mountain views. Every month for a
year, S1OO Send 10 cents in stamps for a
sample copy to arid America" Denver,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
ICE GORGE IN THE PLATTE RIVER
Several Farmers Forced tO Retreat
to the HiEI, nnLs.

LA PLATTE. Neb., Feb. 20.--(special)-'
For some days an immense leo gorge in the
Platte river. one mile below here, has held
that stream up to condition of overflow.
and much OF tho lowands on the Sarpy
county side havo been submerged. Some
damage has been done to hay and fences, and
the squatter settlers on the wild lands have
suffered scrious loss Several settlers near
the river have been compelled to abandon
their homes and retreat to higher lands. The
river now is higher than II has been for
nearly q year.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
BpwoRrH LEAGUE WORKERS MEET
Board of Control I'm Session mt
Eseter.

Board of Control I'm Session mt
Exeter.
EXETER, Neb., Feb 20.-(Special.)-Th
board Of control Of the Nebraska conference
OF the Epworth league met in convention
In the Methodist church at this place Tues
day afternoon. There were several dele
gates from abroad and the officers of this
district. The afternoon meeting was de-
voted mostly to business At p. m. there
was an Epworth league love feast, which
was all that could have been hoped for
The love feast was presided over by Rev
Mr.. Dudley Of Beatrice. At p. m. the
meeting was placed in charge of President
Jcres. and was occupied in ten-minute
sic ches on the history, workings and future
of the Epworth league. The speakers Of
note were President l.. o. Jones Of Lincoln; !;
Rev. Charles Dudley of Beatrice, Ell
mer f. Leash of York, Rev. j.
II. Woodcock of Tecumseh, Rev. G. W.
Isham of Hastings, Rev. A. b. Whitmer CT
Osoeola, and Miss Huett OF Hastings. The
house was packed to its utmost capacity,
being almost too crowded for enjoyment. The
music and singing formed no small part in
the evenings entertainment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
FOUND DEAD AND DrsFrcuRBD.
Mysterious Fate of n Ncbrn ska
Enrmcr Who Died Alone.

MCOOK Neb., Feb 20.-tSpeclal Tele-
grdm.)-The disfgured remains of a bachelor
farmer. named Michael Travis. were dis
covered by neighbors last night in Coleman
precinct, a few miles northwest of this city
Time and cause Of his death are unknown
Fowls and animals had disfgured the face
OF the dead man. The case is now in the
hands Of the coroner. Deceased has a
brother in the gold mines Of Colorado.
This evening the case looks to be one OF
murder most foul. Suspicion attaches to a
young man in the neghborhood and robbery
is the supposed cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
st,rt,nr Mnchinc a Success.

SAN. FRANCISCO. Feb. 2O.-Starter Cald-
well. who has been officiating this winter
at the Ingleside track, says the new Aus
tralian starting machine is SUCCESS He
has tried the new machine for over week
and says it Is the only way to start horses.
1t is only a question of a short time. he
says before the Australian mach Inc Will
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
uout,nc work of Albion Convention.

ALBION, Neb, Feb 2U.-lSpeciaI)-
Routine work occupied the Sons of Veterans
encampment yesterday until evening. when
a packed hall greeted Prof. Saylor and Cap
tain Bronson of Lincoln, and General c.
Borin of Kansas City, the speakers for the
defenders day exercises, which was observed
by the delegates. The Albion Glee club and
"Grandpa" Smith furnished the music for
the occasion. Eugene Culver recited a war
Dnem.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Some of Ohio's Labor Troubles.

MASSILLON, o., Feb. 20.-The battle be-
tween the United Mine Workers and the
independent district organization for su-
premacy in this field began here today in
the Trades and Labor assembly hall. The
rival organizations have been struggling
against each other for about year, the in
dependent association being on top at the
present time. convention was called for
today in the interest of the United Mine
Workers, and upon the action taken the
final landing place of the Massillon miners
will denendl .-...-rI ylLnu---l m ~. .----.-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Pardon for n PueiIist.

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 2O.-"Dick" Fails.
the pugilist who shot and killed James
Mccarthy on the afternoon of July 10, 1894,
was pardoned by Governor Upham tonight.
He was serving sentence of six years
and six months in Waupun prison.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
rA,LoRs AND nOssEs DISAGREE.
Employees Quit Work Mt II Fnrnnm
Street Shop.

Street Shop.
The employees of the Barrett Johnson com
pany tailors, have disagreed with their bosses
and seven or eight Of them quit work yester-
day morning All who quit are union men.
They say that they were asked to work by
a schedule which was 80 per cent lower than
the old one, which was itself lower than
those at first-class shops. ...
Mr.. Barrett denies that the schedule he
proposed contemplated any important reduc-
ton 1t reduced some on second class, but
increased the pay on the best class of work.
He said that he made it so that he might
be sure Of scme profit on the lower priced
suita ''
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Dops suffer from Cold.

NEW YORK. Feb. 20,-Owners and care
takers are kept busy at Madison Square
Garden today looking after the comfort of
the dogs entered for the Westminster Ken
nell clubs bench show. The cold snap
makes it difficult to keep the more delicate
animals from suffering, Berry'S Brad.
shaw, bloodhound owned by DR.. Longest
of Boston, died of cold during the night
He was valued at $1,000
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
TOOK UP THE LATE COAL RATE WAR
Interstate 8 Comm erce " Commission
Hearing the Managers.

Interstate = Commerce r.; COmmissi IN
Hearing the Managers.
CHICAGO Feb. 20.--Attorneys and traffic
managers fer half dozen different railroads
were on the rack before the Interstate Com
merce commission today. There was no
formal complaint before the commission, but
instead the commission was itself the COM
plainant Last October the railroads COM
peting for the Colorado business became in
volyed in rate war and schedules were
made hourly. Coal was the principal COM
modify on which the schedule of freight
rates slid with marvellous rapidity from 49, 20
to 81 ton. 1t was to chastise the roads for
this unseemly business that induced the COM
mission to call their representatives before it
today.
The railroad representatives all threw the
blame upon the Chicago C Northwestern,
which started the rate war. The following
were present at the opening of the session:
Attorneys Kenna and Dunlop of the Santa
Fe, Robert Mather of the Rock Island,
Dawes OF the Burlington, Willard of the
Pennsylvania, Hanson of the st. Paul, Traffic
Manager Munroe of the Union Pacific, At
torney Bowers CT the Alton and Chairman
Midgley of the Western Freight association
MIR. Midgey told about the rate war and
the subsequent efforts to restore the old
rates. The Santa Fe people said that Re-
ceiver Aldace #. Walker would answer for
their road at the continued hearing at Wash
ington. Mr. Hamlinc of the Burlington said
that his line had made three cuts on the
coal rate; the first 10 meet the Northwestern
the second to meet the Santa Fe, and the
third to meet the Alton.
Mr. Bowers of the Alton was next
questioned. He admitted to his line
having met rates right and left
about that time. "And IL the com
mission had made such rates as 81 ton
on COAL said Morrison. you would have
denounced 1t as an act of spoliation, unjust
and usurpation, q conhscation, and such
other terms, meaning the same thing, that
you fellows know right well how to use when
you think some one is hurting you"
81 guess | would have said all that"
meekly replied Mr.. Bowers.
Mr.. Mather Of the Rock Island denied that
his road had been in the general slump of
October G, but Chairman Morrison inter
rupted dryly: "But see that you tumbled
into the fight right lively the next day"
The hearing will be taken up at some fu-
ture time at Washington.
nn
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
silver Creek Hotel Burned.

SILVER CREEK, Neb., Feb. 2U.-VSpe-
cial p--The Clifton house of this place. form
eriy occupied as hotel, but of late vacant
was this morning burned notwithstanding
the efforts of the firemen, who were promptly
on hand The building was old and the loss
is about 81 900, with no insurance. The fire
was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary,
but who lie is or what his motive, Is a
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Farmers Institute Organized.

HARRISON, Neb., Feb. 20.-(Special Tele-
gram)- number of farmers and others in
terested took steps today toward the organi-
cation of farmers institute, electing
Charles Biehle president and M. ]. Blewett
secretary. The meeting was addressed by
Senator Akers, secretary of the State Beard
of Irrigation. His talk was listened to with
much interest and a great deal of valuable
instruction was obtained therefrom Prof. L.
Brunor of the State university also talked for
a time to the meeting, at which the school
children were present, about insects
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21

BLAIR Neb., Feb. 20(Special.) Fired
Boyer died last night and will be buried
Friday at p. m, under the auspices of
Garfield lodge No. G, Knights of Pythias,
of which ho was a member.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
President Brnyton Ives Resigns.

NEW YORK. Feb 20.-At the meeting of
the directors Of the Western National bank
today the resignation of President Brayton
Ives was rendered and accepted. John f..
Searles being elected to the presidency MIR.
Ives viii continue TO serve as director.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 20.-Weather fine;
track fast
First race, purse $3.50 for 4-year-olds and
UPWARDS. selling seven and half fur
longs Little Billy n5 to ~ won. Van
Brunt S to y second, Springvale GO to d
Second race. purse 5000, for 4-year-olds,
six furlongs: Old Gentleman 40 to y won,
Minnie w G2 to y second, Festival Go to u
third. Time 1:16A
Third race. purse $3.50, for 3-year-olds.
selling, seven furlongs: Ban Johnson 05
to u won. Warsong az to y second, New
house G to y third Time; :2s2i.
Fourth race purse $1,000 Leap Year
handicap, for 3-year-olds and upward. one
mile: Sunup q to 81 won, Jim Flood 40
to ~ second, Dockstader Is to u third.
Time. 1:41.
Fifth race. purse 5000, for 3-year-olds and
upwards selling seven furlongs: Masonic
Home GO to y won. Master Fred &c to y
second, BlackbaIl &c. to u third. Time,
1:29 -..... -,
Sixth race. purse $500, for. 3-year-olds and
upwards. selling. seven furlongs: Ring
master Is to ~ won. Dobbins go to u sec
ond. Panway ESQ to y third. Time 1880
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-Secretary Eel
lows of the Coney Island Jockey club is
sued the following this afternoon: Domino
has been declared out of the Suburban"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Big stake nj Hay District.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2O,-The Thorn
ton stakes. four miles. for purse of 5000
will be run at Bay District on Saturday.
This unusual event IL attracting marked
attention throughout the country and a
record breaking contest and attendance Is
expected The probable starters are: Stal
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21
Mining Engineers DO Meet in Denver

PITTSBUItN, Fob, 2p.-The convention
OF the American Institute OF Mining En-
gineers which closed tonight selected
Denver as the next meeting place The
date Is TO be fixed by the executive coun-
ell.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21

Uprising of tho MarOOns.
KINGSTON, Jamaica Feb. 20.-An upris-
ing of the Maroons has taken place at St.
Elizabeth.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-21

Ruby, Ciaudius Fred Garner. Gilead, serv-
tee. Jarus, Arundel aud April. The stze
OF the field and its class will make the
event n notable one.