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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
SHOPPING IN CHINA.
Some of the Queer Features of Trade
in thnt Country.

some OF the Queer Features OF Trade
in that Country.
China is a silver country. When, there
fore, you go a-shopping and are provided
with the necessary cash. you take faithful
servant with you to carry the money, and
Z second to protect the first from the wiles
of the snatcher A hundred dollars in our
money, says writer in Trafficdom, is rep
resented by bag of silver coins weighing
twelve pounds, and a string of copper coins
| called cash. weighing three pounds. Your
servant keeps both the account and the
| money. You scrutinize the former, but
never handle the latter On the other hand,
every storekeoper keeps strong box, safe,
or a silver room and employs one or more
clerks to look after the white metal This
arrangement makes as much trouble in pay
ing bill as in incurring one. The store
keeper weighs your money and examines
every piece while your servant does the
same to whatever change he receives.
The stores are small, smaller, smallest.
Hundreds are scarcely more than mere booths.
The largest are not more than twenty five
feet front and 100 Deep Department stores
are unknown. The rule is for one shop to
sell one thing. silk store looks like u
brown paper establishment, or the delivery
| room of laundry. None Of the goods are
exposed to view. Each roll is done up in fine
white tissue paper; this in turn in firm
light brown paper, and this in the strongest
gray-brown paper. One paper is sure death
to ants, reaches, moths, flies. spiders and
mice. Another Is waterproof and almost
ireproof. All three are dustproof and damp
proof. On the outside of each parcel is an
inscription stating the color, pattern, width,
quality and quantity.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
TROUBLE OVER VALUATION RATE.
House Committee Decides to RECON-
mend II Hundred Per Cent Bnsis.


mend Hundred Per Cent Basis.
DES MONIES, Jan. r2S.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The revenue reform question is get
ting critical. The house, ways and means
committee, by majority of one vote, de-
termined to report bill requiring 100 per
cent valuations of all property to be taken
by assessors and used as a basis of taxation
This is very radical the present assessed
valuation being about 19 per cent of the
real valuation After the vote was taken
another member of the committee appeared
and wanted to vote. He was, against the
100 per cent basis, and was not allowed to
vote. Two other absent members are said
to favor the 100 per cent plan. Meantime
the senate committee hasspos lively declared
against the 100 per cent basis. The house
committeeman declare their body will stand
by their report. The senate will never ac-
cept such measure and wants either a so
or a 33h per cent basis. The senate COM
mittee will have a public meeting Monday
night to hear arguments by railroad, busi-
ness and other interests on the basis of val
uation.
The senate discussed salaries Of county
officers today and will probably reduce some
OF them adopting a scale proportionate to
population to counties. The house passed a
number of code bills with no important
amendments,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
Draws n Gun.

George w. Skinner was arrested upon a
serious charge yesterday afternoon, preferred
against him by Constable Alberti and Attor-
ney N. A. Crawford. Only the coolness and
quickness of the officer prevented the charge
being still more serious and prevented q
bloody tragedy. The officer went to Skin
ners house during the afternoon to serve q
landlords writ of attachment, and was ac-
companied by the attorney representing the
owner OF the property, Mrs. o. G.
Dubois. When they were admitted
and made known their business
Skinner flew into violent rage and ordered
them out OF the house. The officer began to
read the writ, when Skinner, livid with
passion. seized revolver from a dresser
and tried to shoot The quick action of
the officer and the prompt use of his own gun
as club disarmed the man. Skinner was
held under 5000 by Justice Wen for a hear
ing on February 8. Crawford also filed an
Information charging him with assault and
battery.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
IOWA WILL KEEP It's PLEDGE
Hawkeye State May Be Relied Upon to Do
Its Duty.
MONEY FOR THE EXPOSITION ASSURED
Legislators Not Inclined TO Mcddle
with the Money Already Set
Aside for the Hnwkcye Rep
rescntntion nt Oninhn.

DES MONIES, Jan, 2S.-(Speclal Tele-
gram) Iowa legislature will stand By
the Transmississippi Exposition. This may
be set down as assured. There has been
some effort to give the impression that the
appropriation made year ago might be
withdrawn, temporarily, on account OF the
states embarrassment financially, but there
is no real ground for it. The appropriation
will not be interfered with at this time, and
1t will be Increased to 100000 to $4,000
probably the latter fgure-later on.
When the legislature met 1t was faced by
a deficit of nearly s500,O00, and Governor
Drake in his message recommended re-
view of all appropriations of the last ses-
sion in order that, If possible, they might
be pared down. The ways and means COM
mittees of both houses have named sub
committees and they have been at work In
this direction; but they do not propose to
forget the pledge OF the states good faith
that was made when the first appropriation
was made a year ago.
The appropriation was $4,000, conditioned
on congress making a liberal donation ana
likewise the legislature OF Nebraska. Con-
gress has done its part although of this
fact there was no official notice till few
DAYS ago. The Iowa bill provided that the
state executive council should have the
power, at any time after the official an
nouncement was received of an appropriation
by congress, to name a board of commits
sioners for the state to have charge of the
expenditure of the money appropriated. BY
some mistake the executive council was not
notified officially of this appropriation, and
the appointment of the commissioners has
been delayed, but it Is announced that the
board will now be named In few days.
A number of prominent Iowa men who
are interested in the proper representation
of the state at Omaha, met here today and
discussed the situation They secured as
surances from the appropriation committees
that the first appropriation was safe; then
they secured a pledge of assistance to get
it increased later on in ample time to make
a good exhibit. The executive council wa;
sounded, and found to be all right, and now
It is expected the commission will be named
very soon.
The Transmissssippi Exposition Is strong
in the legislature and in the state at large
is just beginning to receive appreciative at
tention. 1t is conceded that Iowa ought to
make the best exhibit except that of Ne
braska, and that there should be no mig
gardline.s about it. And there will be none
The first appropriation of $4,000 was only
preliminary, and was made with the un-
derstanding that, in ample time for Its
practical use, much larger amount should
be added.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
HOT FIGHT ENDS IN A DRAW.
Dick Durgc and Eddie ConnciIy Have
a Lively SCttO.

Lively ScttO.
BIRMINGHAM. Eng. Jan. 2s.--The fight
between Dick Burgc aud eddie Connolly for
$4,000. which took place at the Olympic club
here tonight, was declared draw in the
eleventh round and caused unusual excite-
ment, crowds Hooking to the doors of tho
club house, and requiring extra police 10
preserve order Inside the club docorum pre-
vailed,
In the sixth round Burge forced the fight
ing and rushed Connolly TO the ropes. The
latter fcinting slipped, and nearly fell down
and Durgc landed with terrific force on his
face. For moment the fight seemed nearly
over, but Connolly gamely recovered and
the round ended with terrible punishment.
In the seventh round excitement was at
fever heat, many members of the club jump
ing up In their seats and shouting: stop
the fight" and call the police" Connelly's
face could scarcely he recognized during this
round. but still he seemed to have a slight
advantage. though Burgess body blows left
him almost winded
Both responded gamey when time was
called for tho tenth round. The fighting was
OF the most terrific order. After a few sec
onds the referee entered the ring, and, sig
mailing for silence, said: I'VE must stop this
fight" Instantly pandemonium reigned
throughout the club room. Three hundred
men sprang to their feet, positively mad with
the excitement of the moment as the referee
declared the fight draw.
Connelly's seconds helped him to his dress
ing room. Burge apparently became insane
rs a result Of the fight. He fought his own
econds, raved and tried to get at Connelly's
| trainer, Kelly. Burgess friends finally sue
ceeded in getting him away from the club
room his head enveloped in a coat. The
police formed line and compelled the un-
willing members of the club to quit the hall.
| The crowd outside Joined with those who
had witnessed the contest in cursing the
decision of the referee.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
Crushed Benenth DnIed Hox

John Turner, colored, employed as team
ster and helper at the warehouse of Oscar
Younkerman & Co.. on Pierce street and
Glen avenue. had a miraculous escape from
being killed Wednesday evening by being
crushed beneath about forty tons of baed
hay and other merchandise The warehouse
being used for storage purposes, was designed
for barn, with a basement story nearly
twenty feet above the ground on the lower
side, while the upper portion was
on level with Pierce street The
upper portion was filled with the merchandise
and another load was being slowed away
Without warning the floor gave way and
Turner was precipitated to the bottom, ac-
companied by all OF the contents of the barn.
Turner was found squeezed between the hay
bales with his breath about all gone, but
no serious injuries. He was promptly res
cued
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
WHERE our IMMIGRANrEs GO.
Three Eastern states Absorbed About
Two-Thirds of All.

Two-Thirds of All.
Present immigration to the United States
amounts to nearly thousand day. In the
last fiscal year, says the New York Sun,
the total number Of immigrants was 343,0o0
and the rate at which immigration is In
creasing makes 1t likely total for this
fiscal year OF about S65,000. or 1000 day,
though of course, immigration Is larger i'll
summer than in winter, and varies accord
ing to the conditions OF tho times and
climate.
The general impression is that the great
bulk OF immigrants to the United States
find homes "n the great west" notably
those from England, Wales, Germany, and
the Scandinavian countries. The contrary
however, is shown by recent figures to the
case. The states into which immigrants go
by preference are those on the Atlantic
seaboard OF $4,000 immigrants who
landed in this country during the last fiscal
year covered by the treasury report l27 900
meant to remain in New York state. Some
$1,000 others had Pennsylvania for their
destination, and 36,0 900 Massachusetts,; so
that these three states absorbed about two
thirds of the whole immigration TO the
United States. Minnesota long a favorite
among the Scandinavian and German
farmers arriving in the United States, got
less than half as many as went to Connecti-
cut. For North Dakota the number OF i'm
migrants was only 1850; for South Dakota,
OLD; lot NeDraSKa, l,U43i 1Or lNanSaS, bSVi
for Montana, 800; for Wyoming. 226; for
Utah. 206 and for Idaho, 11S. On the other
hand, nearly $500 immigrants found homes
in Maryland. a state which has not been in
previous years regarded as Offering many
inducements to immigrants. Indiana got
94i immigrants. and Missouri, 2,4S5. Ken
tucky attracted only $3.50, and North Carolina
only 81 immigrants. West Virginia
absorbed d37, but the number that found
homes in Florida was surprisingly large,
7,150. The explanation of this increase is
to be found in the fact that. consequent
upon the hostiities in Cuba, there was an
immigration of more than 5000 Cubans
from that country TO the United States last
year, and a large number of them found
homes in Florida. A considerable number
of Cubans, too, went to Louisiana. the for
eign immigration into which was SIG The
immigration into Mississippi So.
Among the states of the west into which
there was a considerable movement of for
eigners last year was Illinois, which got
$4,000. Nearly 5000 immigrants, many of
them Italians, settled in California, and the
population of Colorado increased 1,500 by
immigration. In only one state OF the union
did the number Of female immigrants arrv-
ing exceed the number Of male immigrants.
That was New Hampshire Only 600 immi-
grants went to Arkansas and 3S to Oklahoma.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

Adalina Sawyer was brought up from
Shenandoah yesterday and arraigned before
Commissioner Steadman on the charge
OF violating the revenue laws by selling
WHISKY and beer without government H.
cense. Mrs. Sawyer conducts an establish
|, ment in the Fremont county town that does
not meet with the approval of the people
they have kept her on the move for year,
put could not succeed in getting her to
| leave town. The fact that she was selling
whisky regularly was communicated to the
federal officers, and Adalna was taken away
from the town without delay. She was com
mitted to the county Jail yesterday in de-
fault of the usual bail bond. Her husband
Is the chief offender, according to the testi-
mony given yesterday. He was engaged in
the business on small wholesale scale,
travelling through the country with a team
and wagon and selling to the farmers and
others in gallon lots On January he came
to the conclusion that the Fremont county
grand jury was liable to indict him, and he
skipped.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

ward, The museum he founded In 1859 has
developed into an establishment which has
cost for its building, equipments and COL
leetions more than $1,000 900 and possesses
also an invested endowment OF 5000, 900. All
education in the United States and all
American science are under the deepest OBJ
legations to Agassiz"
For the first time It Is now known who
was the glver OF the professorship estab-
llshed in the medical school last July in
comparative pathology. The gift was by
George +. Fabyan OF Boston, 100000 being
the sum of the endowment
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
FINAL AUTHORITY IN CIVIL COURTS.
Iowa Supreme Court Decides II Ques-
ton of Military JurisdictiOm.

Iowa Supreme Court Decides Cues
ton of Military JurisdictiOn.
DES MONIES, Jan. 2S.-(Special Tele-
gram) supreme court today handed
down a decision which is regarded as a
straight tip on the decision of the Prime
Guest-Wright National Guard controversy.
Adjutant General Wright has maintained
that the civil courts cannot interfere with
his conduct of military matters, and that he
can do as he pleases in guard elections.
Acting on this theory he has commissioned
Guest as brigadier general, in opposition to
the command of the court and has
nounced a complete new staff for the new
general. Meantime the case has gone to
the supreme court. Today the supreme court
handed down decision in a case from Fort
Dodge, where the officers of the militia COM
pany tried to collect fine from a member
for absence from camp. The court held
that such fines could not be enforced except
by process in the civil courts, which retains
all final authority over guard matters. In
line with this the court will have to decide
against Governor Drake and General Wright
in tho other case.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

The Knights Of the Maccabees had a
wholesale initiation in Council Bluffs tent
No. 80 on Wednesday evening They initi-
ated the members OF full brass band that
has been especially organized under the
patronage of the order. The initistory cere-
monies were witnessed by number of Wis
iting members from Omaha. Refreshments
were then served. after which dancing and
music held high carnival till a late hour.
Following is the roster OF the band: G.
NJ. Duncan. leader; ]. Spalding, p. J. Clat-
terbuck, Colonel Clatterbuck j. Stageman
Phil Stageman. Gus Gllett Daniel Mytin-
ger, ]. Smallwood, e. Marcus. Frank Hober
Arthur Erhenstein, Arthur Rapp. F., Han
son and Daniel Sulby Camp No. 32 is said
to have the best degree team west OF Chi
cago.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
The Red badge of Courage.

Chicago News A soldier led charging
troop across war-stained field.
They charged sl3 per month. ..,,t.a
garish smudge of smoke hovered over
head, the exultant thrum Of battle resounded
and sizzling bullets sped hotly through the
perforated atmosphere
Forward" shouted the soldier. and his
voice sounded strangely tense and mild to
the troops-they saw horseiy on his up
lifted sword.
Suddenly dull pause ensued-a silencing
hiatus in the strife-and the air cringed in
expectancy.
Forward again sounded from the soldier
but a laundering crash came from the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
srnLzNEn puNIs''Es VAN BusKIRK.
Tcn-Round Glove Fight at Sacra-
nlcn1o LIZ Nrclnrcl II lI:i

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. 2S.-An i'm
mense audience witnessed the ten-round
glove contest at the old pavilion between
Theodore Van Buskirk of Maryvlle and
Jack stezner, sparring partGc" of Bob
Fitzslmmons The prices OF admission had
been placed at fancy figures. Van Buskirk
and his friends were confident of vic
tory that they bet large sums of money at
the ratio of to l. Van Buskirk showed
wonderful staying qualities, but there was
never time when he. displayed any bril-
Stelzner made chopping block of him all
the way through. Streams of blood poured
down Van Buskirk's face, but Stelzner did
not show scratch The fight was declared
a draw at the end of the tenth round, when
the police stepped into the ring. The de-
cision was rendered by Referee William
Donahue of the local athletic club. 1t did
not give satisfaction to the crowd. 1t was
believed that Stelzner should have had the
decision.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

front. the intervening space was shattered
into shapeless fragments and the gallant
soldier went down.
"A-g-g-h-hl" arose a vast gu;teral MUIR
mur from the ranks. and they pressed on
ward with whitening faces.
The etilled figure stirred uneasily.
shout OF victory arose from the form and
the soldier arose and peered ahead.
Never touched me-" he said. And they
made him a major general.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
EXPLOSION IN AN IOWA NINE.
Eleven Men Are Injured, One of Them
Fatally.


OTTUMWA, Ia, Jan. 2S.-By an explosion
in coal mine at Foster, fifteen miles south
eleven men have been severely burned, one
Of them fatally. The mine officials assert
that the explosion was result of natural
phenomena, that the air of extreme low
temperature met the warm gaseous air of the
mine when the shaft was suddenly opened
and formed gas, which ignited from the
lamps of the miners, who were just leaving
work temporarily. The following were in
jured
Louis Fagler, fatally.
Robert Williams.
John Farrell -
G. G.. Anderson ,
David Scott and two sons.
Thomas Connor.
William Morgan. tr.l
John PieTson irPt'c
Nearly all the injured have families. The
damage to the mine Is slight.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
Denounces Christinn Home Ernuds.

Rev. j. G. Lemen has issued a circular de-
nouncing number of people who are trav-
cling around the country attempting to sell
cheap pictures for the benefit of the Chris
tian home in this city He calls attention to
the fact that no one has ever been author
lied to travel through the country soliciting
aid for the orphanage. and declares that the
people, whoever they may be, are deceiving
the public.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
Jury Values the Wife's Affections at
EifiX- -EIYe HmndreI.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA Jan. 2S.-(Specal
Telegram.)-The jury in the case OF william
Wiggin against Charles A. Huston returned
a verdict today, finding for the plaintiff and
placing the damages at $500. The trial
lasted for more than two weeks, and on ac-
count of the prominence of the parties, at
tracted more attention than has any case for
yeals. Wiggin sued for $4,000 for alienation
OF his wife's affections. Huston will appeal
to the supreme court.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

The following real estate transfers were
reported yesterday at the office of j. w.
Squire:
John Tracy and wife to John .Aten,
lot IA, block 6, Hughes G. Donphan's
add and lot 5, block 81, Burns 7oo
A b Walker and wife to John, Beno
lot g. Midland add; I in 6, Streets
add; 3 in 23 Bayliss e. Palmers add;
1G to 20 in 10-l5-16-l9-22 in "a, Flem-
ing and Davis add; in 10, Mullins
subdv; in d, 13 in 80, Riddles sub
div; S-9-14 in SO, Railroad add, q d.. 500
Savings bank. lot u. block SO Cen
w Cole and wife to IL A Cole,
trustee undivided 1s of part lot 1S1
original plat, Observation-Disclosures. 00)
Sheriff to Lavenborg, part of NV "A
NV a, 3l-77-43, d.................... 103
August Kegel and wife to A C Nett
zen, lots Z, g. and 10, block IL, Min
sheriif to Lemuei q Bridenstein, part
of ne 4 Sc a. STAB. $ d............ 500
] w Davis and wife to Stephen n
Gaskill. part of sw q sw 4, 9-V-SS,
stephen N Gaskili and wife to vii
helm l. Voss, part of sw sw a. ooo
Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust
company to Justin ]. Olney, y ne
a. 23-75-i0 q e Observation-Disclosures.
Il Ettenhemer to Lemuel f Briden-
stein. part of " of Sc "A, S-I4-B
Adelaide Addison and husband to i'''O
Frank Pike. lot 3. Auditors subdiv;
ne a NV q, 12-75-4O W d........... 515
Twelve transfers, total. $50 9O2
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

Receiver w. NJ. Wileoxsen of the Des
Moines Union Savings and Loan association
spent a good part OF the day at the county
court house yesterday looking after the
numerous icases he has in litigation in the
district court He announced his intention
of appealing three cases, which were decided
against him last week by Judge Smith. No
formal notice of appeal was given, but 1t will
come later.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

state Auditor McC0rty In Town.
State Auditor McCarty came down from
Des Molnes yesterday and spent good part
OF the day in the county court house. He
came here in answer to subpoena to appear
before the grand jury in case under in
vestigaton.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

For lowest rates on good farm loans cal
at the Office OF ID. w. Otis, No. 1873 Pear
street, Council BLUFFS, Money ready ant
loans closed without delay.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

Cyrus Cobb's marble bust OF DR.. S. f.
Smith. author Of America" which was
ordered by the state of Massachusetts,, is
finished and will be placed in the new Ne
mortal hall when II is completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29
LAW FOR THE MAKING OF LIQUOR.
business Mems Association Follows
the Lead of Other Bodies.


the Lead of Other Bodies.
The action taken by the Business Mems
association at the Grand hotel banquet on
Wednesday completes the list of commercial
and municipal organizations in the city that
have given strong expressions in favor of a
NIT the manufacture of spirituous liquors
in communities throughout the state where
their sale is ,legalized. While there is some
doubt about the legislature taking the de-
sired action during the present special ses
sion there Is none whatever that a large
majority of the people and taxpayers OF
to have the law changed. The whole western
part of the state is fully aroused to the
necessity for the change, but nowhere is
there an expression of sentiment favoring
the forcing of manufactures in communities
where they are not wanted.
The resolution adopted by the Business
Mems association declares:
Whereas, BY the laws of the state of
Iowa the sale of malt and spirituous liquors
Is permitted in certain portions of the
state, and by reason of the laws forbdding
the manufacture of such liquors within the
state there is yearly a large outgo of
money from our communities to manu-
facturers in the neighboring states to the
manifest loss of all classes of laborers
and producers of every description in Iowa
Therefore, be it resolved by the Council
Bluffs Business Mems association, That we
urge upon our senators and representatives
as matter of business policy that they
use every fair and legitimate effort to
obtain the passage of a law permitting
the manufacture in this state of all liq-
uors that may be legally sold therein.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-29

@. b. Vlavi Co., female remedy. Medical
consultation free Wednesdays. Health bool
furnished. 800 Merriam block.