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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10
LOCATION BIDS REFERRED
Special Committee Appointed to Examine
Sites Suggested
NEW ASSESSMENT ON EXPOSITION STOCK
Exposition Directory WrostIes with
the Location PrObIem-PaxtOn
Block Selected for Omciai-
Headquarters.
NEW ASSESSMENT ON EXPOSITION STOCK

The board of directors of the Transmits
slsslppi and International Exposition met in
special session at 2 p. IN. yesterday at the
Commercial club rooms for the purpose of
opening bids for the location of the eXposi-
zion.
There were forty-four OF the fifty directors
present and the first matter taken up was
the opening of the bids in the hands of the
secretary There we've five of these as fol-
lows: Rverview park. Miller park the poor
farm site. East Omaha and Elmwood park
site.
Previous to the reading of the bids a
resolution was offered by John C. Wharton,
providing for the appointment of c. E. Yost,
j. ii. Millard and II. S. Wilcox as com
mittee of three, to which all bids for sites
should be referred, the committee to be EN-
powered to employ competent engineer and
a competent architect to carefully examine
the proposed sites and report in writing to
the committee their findings and conclu-
sions, the committee to report such findings
to the full board of directors at a meeting
to be held January %, without any recon-
mendation on the part OF the committee as
to its conclusions regarding the desirabllity
OF any of the sites.
General Manderson suggested that the
word mon resident" be inserted before the
words architect and engineer and urged the
necessity for securing experts VINO would
have no interest in the matter.
BIDS IN DETAIL READ.
In response to strong sentiment the sec
retary proceeded to read the bids in detail.
All except the East Omaha proposition were
very lengthy and contained extended argu-
ments in support OF the propositions sub
mitted. Tho advocates of each site We're
represented in a numerous lobby and the
reading of the verbose propositions was
listened to with close interest
The propositions, in brief, were as fol-
lows:
mitted by John A. Creighton and offered
about 170 acres lying north OF Cut-off lake.
the only provision being chat the ground
should be left In the same condition wh5n
vacated as when taken possession OF by the
Exposition association.
The Elmwood park proposition was sub
mltted for the Omaha Fair and Speed asso-
citation by Oscar j. Pickard, @. w. Kelly, A.
Clemens. w. L. Kelby. Daniel l.. johnson
Elmwood park and the adjoining fair grounds
belonging to the Fair and Speed association.
The Miller park proposition was submitted
by David III. Christie, secretary of the North
Side Improvement association; John L. Car
son, w. III. Saunders. J. Y. Craig, j. Il. Wig
man and w. S. Wedge, The proposition in
cluded a tender OF 240 acres adjoining Miller
park. which contains an additional eighty
acres. and near TO Fort Omaha, which CON
tains nearly eighty acres.
The Rlyeryiew park proposition was sub
mltted by the South Side Improvement club
and was signed by John Powers president.
and r. X. Darling. secretary. II comprised
240 acres OF land adjoining Riyeryiew park,
which were offered free OF rental. To the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10

your city, why should we be singled out tc
be made an example of. when more than q
score of dealers who have been engaged in
the business for years have repeatedly re,
fused to take out a license as required by
previous ordinances?
We note there is scarcely an issue of your
paper but what you have an article inviting
business enterprises and capital to locate in
Omaha. Earnestly hoping those who avail
themselves OF your kind invitation in the
future will not be so unfortunate as to in
hale the cold breath of the Omaha coal COM
bine / remain, respectfully yours,
j. n. MARSH.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10
ORCHARD & WILHELM CARPET co.
Edwards Entitled to the Crcait

In The Bee the other day the credit for
looking up and tabuatirg the condition of
the cinking fund of the city was given to
Comptroller Westberg. This resulted from
the fact that the figures were obtained
from the cOmptroller's Office, but Mr.. West
berg wishes to explain that he is not claim
ing the credit for the work The nvestiga-
ton was made by Treasurer Edwards who is
entitled to any commendation that Is due
for putting the sinking fund on its real
basis for the first time in ten years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10
BuckIin,s Arn,cn snIye.

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores,
tetter, chapped hands chilblains, corns and
all skin eruptlons. and positively cures piles.
or no pay required. II 10 guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10
Thinks There is. Coal Combine.

OMAHA Jan, g., lS97.-ro the Editor OF
The Bee: In your issue OF the 7th inst
you noticed our arrestyfor not taking out
retail coal dealers license. Evidently you
were not conversant with the facts leading
up to the action commenced against us, and
therefore failed to enlighten your readers
as to the primary cause.
The situation is about like this: There ap-
pears to be alt organized coal combination in
Omaha which doslres5to dictate to the con-
sumers where and of, whom they shall buy
their coal, and at what price. II any pro-
ducer of the article or individual outside of
this combine has the termerity to engage in
the retail coal business without Joining this
combination and agreeing to adopt its
methods and prices, they are at once boy
cotted. and a combined effort is made to
drive them out OF business.
We are guilty OF conducting a retail coal
business independent OF and outside OF this
coal combination. hence our arrest at, we
believe, the instigatlon OF this outfit We
had not refused TO comply with the ordl-
nance. but were waiting the action of more
than fifty other dealers. who. like ourselves,
had not taken out a license, and have not
even at this writing.
We believe the citizens OF Omaha are justly
proud OF their hospitality and fair treatment
OF strangers, and as we were about the last
dealers to engage in the coal business in
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10

equal installments, and due February /,
March and April /, respectively. The
| recommendation of the committee met with
favor, and the assessment was ordered.
At the request of General Henderson the
secretary stated that $1S,143 had been col
lected on the first assessment, and of this
amount S4,216 had been expended, leaving
a balance on hand OF S13,927.
f. NJ. Youngs, the labor representative
on the board, introduced the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That all contracts entered into
by this board, its officers or agents, for
work pertaining TO the Transmissssippi
and International Exposition must stipulate
therein that resident labor of Douglas
county-skilled or unskilled-shall be given
preference over all others and that un-
sl.5O per day; provided, that he said stip-
ulation shall not apply to works prose cuted
| by other states or outside interests
In support Of this resolution Mr.. Youngs
made brief speech, urging its adoption.
Mr.. Lindsey said the exposition Is not to
be an Omaha show, and there should be no
attempt made to bottle it up by restricting
1t in such a way.
General Manderson said he did not doubt
that the exposition would be conducted, as
far as possible, along the lines indicated
In the resolution, but he was opposed to
giving notice to the world to that effect.
He moved to refer the resolution to the
executive committee for consideration, and
for such action as 1t thought best
Director Wells of Council Bluffs said he
had worked for the support Of the exposi-
tion, and his principal argument had been
that the laboring interests of the city over
the river would be given recognition. He
said II this resolution should pass he would
be helpless. He also stated that he had in
tended to go to the state legislature to work
for an appropriation for an Iowa exhibit
and had intended to lay particular stress
upon the fact that the Exposition was to be
a transmississippi affair, but he said IL this
resolution was adopted his hands would be
tied and he would feel like dropping the
matter.
Governor Saunders spoke very earnestly on
the resolution He warned the supporters of
1t that it's adoption would be fatal to the
success OF the exposition. He predicted that
such action would make the exposition an
Omaha affair, and would take away the
breadth OF character which IL was designed
to have. He urged the introducer to with
draw the resolution.
Mr.. Youngs said he was on the board as
a representative of labor interests and was
not acting on his own motion, entirely. He
refused to withdraw the resolution or make
any change in 1t. He said 1t did not in
any way affect the work to be done by other
states or outside interests. He thought the
effect OF the resolution on the Nebraska leg
islature would be good rather than the re-
verse.
The motion to refer the resolution to
the executive committee was then adopted
Youngs being the only one to vote against
the reference.
The board then adjourned to meet in two
weeks to receive the report of the special
committee on sites.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10

Chairman Lindsey. for the executive com
mittee, recommended an assessment of 10
per cent on the stock OF the association.
this assessment to be payable In thre,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-10
short Session of Executive nonra.

The executive committee OF the exposition
held session both before and after the meet.
Ing OF the Board of Directors.
Acting upon the request OF the mayor the
committee recommended the appointment OF
G. r. Williams, G. G. Wallace and T. s.
Clarkson as commissioners for Omaha to
the Tennessee Centennial exposition at Nash
Vile.
communication from c. s. Montgomery
was read, In which he agreed to give his
services free OF charge as advisory counsel
to the executive committee.
The rules and regulations governing ex-
hibitors and concessionaires were reported
back from the special committee, and were
approved and ordered printed.
The committee adjourned until tomorrow
noon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
GARNER THE BEAUTIFUL.
KANSAS.

Garner the beautiful you go;
Wait not for time of leisure;
The hours of toll may be long and slow,
And the moments few of pleasure
But beauty strays by the common ways.
And calls to the dulleSt being;
Then let not thine ear be deaf to hear.
Or thine eye be slow in seeing.
Kind nature calls from her varied halls:
II will give you balm for sadness"
Let the sunsets CLEAN and the laugh of the
stream
Awaken thoughts of gladness
If a bird should pour his song by thy door,
Let thy heart respond with singing;
The winds and the trees have harmonfes
That may set thy joy-bells ringin-
Pause oft by a flower in it's leafy bower.
And feast thine eye on it's beauty;
queen hath bliss rarer than this,
IT'S thy privilege and duty.
And oh, when the shout of child rings
out,
And its face is bright with gladness,
Let it kindle the shine of joy in thine,
And Danish care and sadnessi
Then gather the beautiful by your way,
1t was made for the souls adjoining;
IT'S darkSome path which no radiance
hath,
At noon, at eve, in the morning.
Hard is the soil where delve and toll
In the homely field of duty;
But the hand of our king to us doth fling
The shining flowers of beauty
Anna r. Henderson, in Woman'S Home
Companion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02

dustry you have displayed. and yours
shall be the lions share"
Indeed, was seriously thinking of
not giving Mr.. Pettibone any dinner at
all as a punis hment for not delivering
your note at the proper time," said his
wife, shaking her finger reproachfully
at him.
'.As this is the first case on record of
a man carrying around in his pockets
letters he should have delivered think
he ought to be pardoned,' interposed
Stewart, gravely, and everyone laughed.
Finally dinner was announced, and,
with faces good deal roster and appe-
tites certainly heartier. the party sat
down to table.
Not to the Mother of Invention which
necessity created, but to her charming
daughters" was the toast Stewart Of
fered, which was drunk in the most
delicious of fresh, cool buttermilk
Not to the lords of creation, but to
the humble and willing slaves of the
Kitchen" Blanche offered in turn, and
this was received with even heartier APP
plause.
blanche, you are jewel of a girl
a pearl of great price," said Mrs. Petit
bone, affectionately, as they stood alone
on the front porch. while the others had
started slowly down the road in the di-
rection of the station. you will make
| one of the best of wives"
$50 Clarence tried to make me be-
| lieve to-day, when he was helping in the
Kitchen" answered Blanche, demurely
cit is secret yet" she added, with
| a glad smile, while her friend pressed
| hearty kiss of congratulation on her
rosy lips.
Time has proven that both Mrs. Pet
| tibone and Clarence Stewart judged
| aright--N. Y. Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY.

President Mckinley. 1t Is Alleged, APP
proves of the Foreclosure and Sale.
WASHINGTON. Sept 24-The Union
Pacific reorganization committees
proposition for the settlement of the
company's debt to the United States
will be accepted, the government
mortgage will be foreclosed, the road
sold and the company reorganized.
This statement is made on the highest
authority. For several days past the
president has had conferences with the
representatives of the company and
with the encouragement, and before
he left Washington he agreed to the
sale of the road and its reorganization
upon the basis which the reorganiza-
ton committee suggested The an
nouncement of the decision may be
looked for at an early date. 1t will
come in an order for foreclosure issued
by the president to the secretary of
the treasury. This will be the end of
one of the most troublesome problems
with which congress has had to deal
for the past quarter of a century.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
An EIephant'. -PracticaI Joke.

In 1870 a near relative of mine was
head of the Indian military police, and
his winter circuit comprised the
Looshai country and hill tracts. Herds
of wild elephants abounded in the dis
trict, which contained two important
kheddahs. The greater part of our
tour was made tby water; and once we
were detained several days in the bed
of a river, through the insutficiency of
water for the draft of our boats. Some
of them lay high and dry; but the office
boat, which consisted of a single cabin,
with large doors fore and aft, was in
the stream. My friend sat in this cal bin,
absorbed in official correspondence,
while we explored the shores. Sudden
ly looking up, he was dismayed to find
a herd of about 40 wild elephants, head
ed by vicious-looking leader, gazing
steadily at the boat and its solitary oc-
cupant. Stout soldier he was, he
watched the leader with considera BILE
trepidation; for on his action depended
that to be adopted by the herd. To his
immense relief, after a trumpet or two,
the leader turned disdainfully and
crossed the stream. He breathed sigh
of relief, and had forgotten his lucky
escape in the absorption of work-when
swish! through the cabin came dash
after dash of water. On the opposite
side stood the leader and his herd, with
well-filled trunks. One after the other
administered the shower-bath, and then
retreated, leaving my friend thorough
Iv ducked, and very ruefuI over the
damp condition of his government pa
pers and surroundings; but thankful
for his escape from a worse fate than a
wetting.-Marie A. Millie, in ST. Nicho-
las.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
DISGUISED GOLD SEEKERS.
Steamer Queen Returns Loaded with Men
Who Failed to Cross the Skaguay Trail.

Steamer Queen Returns Loaded with Men
Who Failed to Cross the Skaguay Trail.
SEATTLE. Wash, Sept. 23.-The
steamer Queen arrived from Alaska
with 125 passengers, nearly 100 of
whom are disguised Klondikers re-
turning after failing to cross the
Skaguay trail. They bring news well
calculated to stop the rush of Klon-
dikers until spring at least. 1t is still
practically impossible to cross the
Skaguay trail and the lawless element
is in control at both Skaguay and
Oyea. At neither point do the steam
ship officers dare to venture ashore,
owing to the feeling against them for
the manner in which they have landed
freight. This has been the cause of
trouble all along and threatens to
cause an open outbreak.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02

ally ludicrOuS account OF his search
latter the unattainabie," as he face
tiously expressed it, land an hour spent
at the blacksmith shop while wheel
was being mended."
In "a brief time both host and hostess
entered heartily into the humor of the
situation, and a merrier set had never
before convened under the Pettibone
roof.
There were no idle hands.
Vegetables were gathered and pre-
pared, Strawberries picked, salad COM
pounded, new sort of cake successful
ly baked, chicken temptingly fried. am
Der coffee made, 1aky biscuit fashioned,
delightful cream frozen until, from alb
solute misfortune, matters took high
" satisfactory turn
Blanche directed and assisted her
corps of willing auxiliaries, as if she
had been to the kettles born" while
Clarence Stewart appeared to relish the
bondage under which he served, though
IL was far from being an easy one, for
the freezer had to be kept in constant
motion until the perspiration bedewed
the flushed faces of both himself and
Mr.. Pettibone, as they took turns at the
congealing process
Verify, you two shall have your re-
ward, !" said Blanche. gingly, "for
when the ices come to be served / shall
recall to the mind of our hostess the in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
OMAHA'S GRAND PAGEANT.

Annual Parade of Ak-Sar-Ben the Most
Pretentious Yet Given.
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 24--The annual
entry of King Ak-Sar-Ben to the city
of Omaha was made in the presence of
25, 900 people last night The parade
was the most pretentious yet given by
the knights of Ak-Sar-Ben. 1t con-
tanned 20 floats, depicting scenes in the
history of the Kingdom of Quivera-
Three and one-half miles of brightly
lighted streets were packed by people
to do homage To the king.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
BRlsTow AND kERENs CLASH.

Reported Rupture Between the Two Over
Post ONCE Assignments.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept PA spe-
cia1 from Washington to the Times
(dem.) says: Fourth Assistant Postmas-
ter-General t'Joe" Bristow. of Kansas,
and National Committeeman r. c.
Kerens, of Missouri, have had a serious
clash over the appointment of presi-
Dental postmasters in Missouri. So
serious is the difference that the presi-
dent has been forced to take a hand,
and it may lead eventually to a per-
emptory demand upon his part for the
immediate resignation of Mr.. Bristow-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
SEA WAS IN FLAMES.
NATURES IIlumina alton for Some of
Russians Grand Dukes.

Natures IIlumin alton for Some of
Russians Grand Dukes.
When, few years ago, some of the
Russian grand dukes honored Baker, a
town on the Caspian, with their pres
ence, the governor had naphtha thinly
poured over the surface of the for
very considerable distance.
At about nine o'clock in the evening
tbeinfiammatory substance was ignited
and blush confiagration spread itself
over the waves of the mighty deep.
To increase the splendor of the scene
a slight breeze arose, the sea became
agitated and the pillows majestically
heaved without any too violent commo-
ton. Such a matrimonial alliance, if
may use the term, of fire and water
was perhaps never before witnessed.
The flames literally danced on the
waves, blending all their magic beauty
with the splashing restlessness of their
limpid antagonist.
The dark green color of the Caspian
shone by the reflection of the subdued
light riding boldly on the very foam of
the surface. At length the gale in
creased, the naphtha covering became
more and more broken and the glowing
carpet extended over great distance
of the sea, gradually assuming the as
pect of so many jack-o'-lanterns.
may ballet of gradually extin-
gushing will-o'-the-wisps closed the
wonderful spectacle.
One hour after its commencement the
watery element had resumed its sway,
and the sea again lay enveloped in dark
ness.-Boston Globe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
Is MIS-. Luetgert Alive4

CHICAGO, Sept 24.-Viewed from va
rious standpoints yesterdays proceed
ings in the Luetgert murder trial were
the most remarkable that have oc-
CURED within the three weeks. In the
face of the sensational circumstantial
evidence that has been produced to
prove that Mrs. Louise Luetgert met
death in her husbands sausage factory
on May 1, three witnesses testified that
they saw the woman alive on May 8
and 4.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
1T HURTS TRADE.
The Yellow Fever Disturbs Relations with
Southern Cities.

The Yellow Fever Disturbs Relations with
Southern Cities.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept 24.-Yellow
Jack is creating havoc with the freight
and passenger service and the revenues
of all Kansas City railroads which
have connections with ports on the
Gulf of Mexico. Arkansas, Louisiana,
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and
Texas are patrolled by shotgun
committees to prevent the spread of
the dreaded epidemic of yellow fever.
If a traveller buys a ticket from
Kansas City to New Orleans, Galveston,
Port Arthur or Mobile the railroads
will not guarantee that he will reach
his destination. He travels at his own
risk, and if he is not held up by the
shotgun committees before entering
the infected district he certainly will
be prevented from leaving it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24-The follow
ing appointments for the Indian terri
tory are announced: Marshal of the
Northern district, Leo A. Bennett, of
Muskogee; marshal of the Southern
district, John f. Hammer, of Ardmore;
Jnited States attorney for the Central
district, John II. Wilkins, of Atolza;
United States attorney for the South
ern district. William johnson, of Ard
more
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
A REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE.
Bicycle Rider Runs into Wagon Tongue
and Sna DIS 1t in Two.

Bicycle Rider Runs into Wagon Tongue
and Snaps 1t in Two.
SHERMAN, Tex, Sept. s3.-R. A.
DALEY, merchant of this town, while
riding a bicycle last night collided at
full tilt with a loaded two-horse
wagon. The tongue of the wagon
struck him squarely on the breast
bone. Mr.. Bailey himself is little the
worse for the encounter save for a
slight soreness, but the wagon tongue
was broken squarely in two. Mr..
Bailey is probably the first bicycle
rider on record to break a wagon
tongue with his breast bone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02
Economx I'M Cor.et..

Here is a hint for the woman who is
obliged to be economical: When your
corset seems to be losing its shapeli-
ness, steam it until the bones are soft
and pliable, and then over fat-iron
You can restore them to their correct
shape; this, of course, where whalebone
is DISCRETIONARY Home Companion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-10-02

-Lockport and Tonawanda On "
have decided that electric light in the
streets is too bright, and for that reason
solely refuse to renew contracts with
lighting companies.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-08-07

ed her intention, as she says, of put
ting in cross-complaint for alimony."
Simson and Miss Gleason will be mar
ried soon. All the defendants will re-
main in the city, they say.--Salt Lake
Tribune.
The parties are all we'll kown in this
section. The handsome bride was known
in Wadsworth as Myrtle Dolby and
worked for Edwin Fowler for awhile.
For some years she was waitress in
Carlin. Miss Emma Gleason is the di-
yorced wife OF W. H. Gleason the black
smith. Dan Taylor was for some months
night bartender for Fitzerald & Derby in
the Palace at Reno.