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Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
KILLS OFF HIS SLANDERERS
Luther Traver Dead, Mrs stoll Dying and
Mrs, johnson Wounded.
MURDERER BLOWS HIS OWN BRAINS OUT
Dave Pennington Resents Comments
on His Personal Conduct and
Starts out with Loaded Shot
gun 10 slny His Enemies.

0DEBoLT, Ia, March 1S.-(Speclal Tele-
gram.)-This afternoon Dave Pennington, a
worthless character who has been loafing
around Odebolt all winter, loaded shot
gun and started out to kill number of
people who had incurred his enmity. He
succeeded in killing a man, fatally wound
ing a woman and seriously wounding an
other woman before he blew his own brains
out.
Pennington first hunted for A. F. Walter,
against whom he had a grudge, but Walter
saw him coming and hid. Then Pennington
went to the house of Hiram Johnson, a plas-
terer, and fired at Mrs. johnson, seriously
wounding her in the shoulder and back. He
next emptled both barrels into Luther
Traver, an aged citizen living a block west
of Johnson's, killing him instantly. Then
he pointed his gun at Mrs Frank Stoll a
neighbor, who came to the door
on hearing the noise. She
ran into the doorway, closing
through the door, wounding her fatally in
the abdomen All this took place within
fifteen minutes in a residence part of the
town. The neighbors gave the alarm and
Pennington retreated slowly across some
vacant lots, loading his gun as he went. Con-
stable Fathers and Marshal Stratton were
close after him. He called to Flathers and
dared him to shoot, and then exclaimed
We'll, If you haven't the nerve to shoot,
have" Then he placed the muzzle of the
gun to his forehead and blew the top of his
head off, scattering brains and pieces of skull
fifty feet
Pennington was hard character but not
a drinking man. He resented comments that
he claimed had been made by his victim
or today en- his relations with a married
woman living in the neighborhood The town
is in gloom over the tragedy. Mr.. Traver
Mrs. Stol and Mrs. johnson are all highly
respected people. 1t is thought that Mrs
Stoll cannot recover, but Mrs. Johnson's in
juries, while severe, are not fatal
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
COUNCIL BLUFFS DEPARTMENT

the husband. according to the petition filed
yesterday, subjected his wife to every species
of torture that diaboical ingenuity could in
vent. This inhuman treatment was con-
tinued, so the complaint alleges, until the
poor old woman became totally blind, and
then he deserted her
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
EmbezzIers' SENTENCES Reduced.

DIES MONIES, March 1S,-(Special Tele-
gram,)-Governor Drake today commuted the
sentences OF two Des Moines prisoners in
the oenitentiary B. f. Duncan, sent up for
eighteen months for large )embezzlement
frcm Estey g. Camp, is let off with three
months in Jail. and similar Communication
is granted G. d, Loomis. also convicted of
embezZlement. E,srg
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
Dairy Girls Union.

The Germania Walters association also
wants the dairy girls organized into a union,
delegate of the association declared
the other day that the girl walters were
driving out the men in the down town dairy
kitchens, as they would work for SO and 81
a. week, He said that the men could not
live on such wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
Maintains the Salmon Are Good.

LONDON, March 17.-Replying to a long
speech of charges as to dangers in the use of
Canadian canned salmon, Sir Joseph Colmer,
secretary of the Canadian high commissioner,
publishes a telegram from Minister Davis,
giving an unqualified contradiction of the re-
ports and saying the allegations are a. direct
variance with the facts.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
burlington Officials on n Tour.

DENVER, March 1S.-President C. e.
Perkins of the Burlington railway, Vice
President G. B. Harris, General Counselor
C. f. Henderson. General Manager G. w.
Holdrege, C. b. Scever and division officers
OF the road have arrived in Denver on their
annual tour of inspection. Ex-senator
Manderson spoke enthusiastically of the out
look throughout the country, and more
especially along the Burlington system.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
Bnynrd Thanks the Lord Mayor.

LONDON, March N.-Mr. Bayard has
written letter, effusiye in thanks, to Lord
Mayor Phillips, for the hospitality extended
to him at the recent Mansion house banquet.
He describes the function as "a white stone
in the social and political annals of the two
countries" The lord mayor has warmly
acknowledged the communication.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
Fight over the Fight and Are Fined.

AINIIAI Ia, MdTCH I6'-IsPtCIdI,J-A us
cussion of the Carson fight arose between
William Summers and George Mallory, Of
fcer of the South ward. A few words were
exchanged and fight not on the bills COM
menced. Mallory led with his left, which
staggered his opponent. A few blows were
exchanged, when Summers got a poker and
hit Mallory over the head laying his heed
open. The contestants appeared before the
mayor this morning and were fined $40 each
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
RenI Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were filed yester-
day in the title and loan Office OF ]. w.
Squire, 101 Pearl street:
Spencer Ceilings and wife to Thomas
Scott; els nwh 35,76-t2 W. d........$ eco
John c. Reiser and wife 10 j. b. Jo-
hansen, neA 17-76.sS W. d."......... 1000
F. S. Friend and wife to r. r. Wright,
und. Y seA seA and und 3-5 swlI
seA 5-77-4i. W. d........................ 1,5O0
Sheriff to b. w. Way, part of original
plat lot 3, s.. d.......................... 376
Robert H. Graham and wife to Theo-
dore Hotze, w1a swA and seA swA
6-74-4O, W. Northumberland. 4OOO
+. Harsch and wife to City of Council
Bluffs, part lot A. block %, Galesburg
add, W. Observation-Disclosures. /
Benjamin c. Couch and wife to Buel
Couch, lot g. block 5, and lot 13, block
g. Benson's 1st add, W. d.............. 600
Seven transfers, aggregating SIS 1G7
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

SOFIA. Bulgaria. March 1S.-It is reported
that cabinet crisis is in progress. and that
NJ Soiloff has been intrLsted with the task
of reforming the ministry.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
MU NY 20 MS

Improved Homeopathic Home Remedy com.
pany put up a separate cure for each disease.
At all druggists, mosy 25c. Guide to health
free
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. 25


For lowest rates on good farm loans call
at the office of d. w. Otis. No 1873 Pearl
street, Council Bluffs. Money ready and
loans closed without delay.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

OXFORD, Eng, March 1S.-The honorary
degree of doctor of civil law was conferred
here today upon Dr. Nansen, the Norwegian
explorer
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
uRADLE Y,
The blue Front Grocer

The Blue Front Grocer.
Sells groceries. hardware, tinware, etc.
cheaper than any house in the city, taking
quality in consideration.
bars White Russian soar. 25c
IL bars Domestic soap. ap...................25 .25e
~ Dars standard soap. p........,.....,,.....2 Poe
Everything in the grocery and hardware
and tinware line at bottom prices.
For Rent or Sale-Newly furnished fiat
modern conyeniences, best location answer
quick; parties leaving city. Address IL, {"
Bee office.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
Send Word to CoIone

Send word to Colonel VnssOs.
CANEA, March 1S.-Several French and
Italian staff officers have been sent to Colo
mel Vassos to notify him of the blockade of
tho island
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
CITy's FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Figures of value Cleaned from the
Reports of Municipal officers.
The interest that the public has taken in
the financial condition of the city, which
shows up so favorably in the reports of the
finance committee and the city treasurer, has
called for detailed statements of the city's
debt These have been furnished by Auditor
Evans. The entire gross debt is made up
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

G. B. Viavl company, female remedy. Med
ical consultation free Wednesday. Health
book furnished 326-327-32S Merriam block.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
COLDS

MUNYON'S Cold Cure cures toIds In Tho
head colds on the lungs, old colds, new
colds and obstinate colds. and all forms Of
grip Stops sneezing discharges from the
nose and eyes. prevents catarrh, diphtheria,
pneumonia and all throat and lung troubles.
These pleasant little pellets are absolutely
harmless, have saved thousands Of lives and
nrnyantpd ,,nuph ciclynnes nrgca
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

Wanted, choice farm loans in Iowa ant
Eastern (well easD Nebraska. L. w. Tul.
leys, Council Bluffs la.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19
ORLEANS PRINCE FOR GOVERNOR
Prince Henry Said to BE Slated for
the Cretnn RuIcrshiD.

PARIS, March 1S,-It is reported here that
Prince Henry of Orleans will be offered the
position of governor OF Crete.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19


The statements made by the treasurer and
published in these columns show that there
Is cash balance at the present time to be
used against this Indebtedness of $S9 ,O77.3S.
The net balance, after deducting an over
draft of $66443 in the special assessment
grading fund, is $SS,4l295. The balance in
the park funl is 2,626.43, and the balance in
the library fund, $1,044.09 making a total
balance of $92, ,0S3.46 belonging to the city.
The total amount of outstanding city war
rants, less the cash in the city treasury,
credited to the funds on which the warrants
were drawn, is as follows:
General fund 254 30
water lunu 81, iUo02
Special fund.- warrants uncancelled 5000
The total amount of warrants drawn dur
Ing the fiscal year was 800, ,S1S.95.
The republicans have called attention
with justifable pride to the great reduction
in the expenses of the city under the pres
ent administration. The auditors report
shows that the expenses of the city were
iyiJ Jad fpll
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

'
The city has not been In the bond issuing
business during the last year, the total
amount of bonds issued being $500. Bonds
have been called in, but not yet presented
TO the amount of $4,000.
The auditor presents. Also a statement
showing the amount of special assessment
bonds coming due between now and
1gOl,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

Total ............''....'........ .S3O,O3o 10
Every dollar OF the bonded indebtedness
that can be paid due or at the option
of the city has been paid or called in and in
terest stopped. There will be no bonds fall
ing due this year as the following state
mont OF outstanding bonds shows:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19


mcnt OF outstanding bonds shows
Issue of 1878. 7 per cent, due
October l, 1S9S......,......,,.S 10000
Issue of $780, per cent, due
July l. Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Issue of 1881. per cent que
July l, 1901. 90l...,......,......... 5000
Issue of 1888, Z per cent, cue
August ], l9O3................ 1S50o-slO1, 400
Intersec. improvement bonds:
Intersection sewer, per
cent, 10-20s ....,.,..,........,.$ $1,000
Intersection grading, per
cent, lO-20s .................... 1880
Intersection paving, per
cent. l0-20s .,..,...,........... 106, 500
Intersection paving, Az per
cent, 5-2Os ..................... 4OOOO-s262. 900
Special assessment improve
ment bonds:
Special assessment sewer,
q per cent. $1,000
Special assessment, grading,
per cent,,.,.,...,....,...... 2l,200
Special assessment, paving,
per cent. 1,GOO-slO1, 500
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

FOR SALE, CHEAP FOR CASH, MY RESI-
dence property. 725 Madison ave. G. C. Taylor.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-19

FOR SALE-BARGAIN; MY MODERN BRICK
residence, 625 5th ave. motor line. near
Sisters school; also other bargains. ]. r.
Davidson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
IN A LOWS CAGE.
TWO Reckless Frenchmen Indulge I'm
Game of DOminoes.
ParIs Coz. Chlcago Chronicle

Paris Cor. Chicago Chronicle.
"A game OF dominoes in lions cage was
the novelty recently offered TO the beU,il-
1ered gaze OF the visitors to a menagerie
Inc players were the tanner and n
worthy citizen who. on the strength Of a
pet, had entered the habitation of the
King Of beasts Seated quietly at a table
which had been brought in for the pur-
pose, the pair got on very well for a time
the lion watching their movements. an
parently with intelligent attention. He
seemed. however. to arrive at the conclu-
sion that the game was a poor business
after all, for, instead of allowing the two
men to finish IL In peace he suddenlv
made dash at the table and sent Il
spinning with the dominoes in wild con-
Iusion into the air, much to the horror
Oh the oniookers, who feared that a shock.
ing catastrophe was impending.
The amateur. however was not slow I'm
taking the hint. on the contrary no ioet
not q moment In boiling out of tbe cage
and the relief was general when he sSc
ceeded In putting the bars between him
self and the demoisher Of the table. THE
ION appears TO be a very magnaninous
creature, for during the next PERFORMANCE
ne allowed friend Of the fugitive domino
player 70 pay him a visit. and actually
condescended 20 accept from him "A niece
or meat presented as a prOpitlatory offer
ing. AZ, after doing justice 10 the morsel
ne began 10 regard the intruder with wigt-
ful eyes. and by other signs and tokens
20 manifest an inclination TO make "a clos.
ar Acquaintance with him. the tanner
promptly interviewed and another strategic
movement 10 the rear was executed for.
tunatcly with success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12

time since the hydrophobia appeared
among them. They can be heard bowling
in every direction Some of the citizens
have reported that poison to kill dogs
running on the streets would be scatter
ed broadcast and those who own valuable
dogs are careful to keep them confined
large number of dogs were bitten by a
mad dog a few nights since, and parents
are anxious for the protection Of their
children from mad dogs when on the
streets.
The damage by high water in Green
vile county is more serious than at first
reported. The lowest estimate places the
loss at 5000. not including the Pelzer
bridge. Nearly every bridge on the Md
die, North and South Saluda rivers was
swept away and hundreds Of acres of the
richest and most valuable bottom lands
in the upper portion of the county have
been washed barren. The mill dam OF
Capt. Jennings, at Riveryiew. is practical
ly ruined, This was one of the most sub
etantiai dams In the state. The water
rose twenty feet over the dam, backing
ten feet deep over a l0O-acre field.
The state board Of control has granted
a number Of beer privileges as they arc
called. which give the right 10 certain
parties to vend beer under proper restrlc-
lions and "A royalty of so much a dozen
has TO be paid TO the state and county
Gov. Ellerbe Is understood 10 be opposed
90 this privilege and Il h likely that the
state board OF control will take the mat
Ger up and ask for an exact opinion from
the attorney general or the courts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12

England. but they were too heavy and
cumbersome, and he wanted just such an
one as Nj. Einig's TO travel back and forth
to the railroad station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12

Max ORell Is about to quit the lecture
platform for the stage. iIo has written "a
farce in which he Is going TO tour the
country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12

The dogs in Manning are having hard
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08
HardwiCk.


Mrs. George Mclean is visiting her brother
In Montpelier.
The Ladies' Aid OF the Free Baptist
church will give an oyster supper on Thurs
day evening.
The rain, sush and ice seriously interior
ed with church going last Sunday, never
theless the determined ones were present.
If in want of first-class organ or piano
you will find your hearts desire at the new
music rooms recently opened in this vii
lage.
= Rev. Joseph Hamilton, presiding elder OF
the St. Johnsbury district, preached at the
Methodist church last Sunday, both morn
ing and evening.
The conflict over the postmaster appoint
ment still goes on, but with the best of feel
ing, however. Both are good men and
either will make a model postmaster.
Tuesday of this week found many of our
citizens in attendance upon court at st.
Johnsbury. Several cases are to be tried in
which Hardwick people are interested.
Mrs. James Collier died after lingering
illness of some months, at her home on Elm
street last Thursday. The funeral was held
Saturday. She leaves husband and two
small children.
j. T. Little jumped from load of hay
last Monday and broke his leg above the
ankle. DR.. Crane reduced the fracture
neighbors and friends.
The Christian Crusaders closed their
meetings here last Sunday evening and
have gone to East Hardwick for two
weeks campaign. They were in the Con-
gregational church the past week but had
no special results.
Mrs. Marion Thomas has married one Of
Morrisville's venerable and wealthy resi-
dents, George Josephns Slayton. Rumor
says they are to make their home in MOI ris
vile. The boys paid them visit at rather
a late hour on Monday night.
Last Thursday evening Academy hall
was filed with delighted audience to
listen to the second lecture in the winters
course. Colonel Balm spoke on "Prose
Billiards. from Memory" Colonel Balm is
always sure to be greeted in Hardwick by q
large and apprecative audience. The third
lecture will be given January 10.
It. is easy to catch a cold and just as easy
to get rid of 1t if you commence early to use
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures coughs,
C Ids, bronchitis, pneumonia and all throat
and lung troubles. 1t is pleasant TO take,
safe to use, and sure to cure. w. e. Ter
rill & Co.
Topsham.
Quite a large number attended the
Thanksgiving ball in the town hall last
Wednesday evening. - lowell Frost has
bought Josiah Keenan's place in the north
part of the town and will move this fall.
= School in the village begins next
Monday. - Charles r. Taggart gave an
entertainment in the town hall last Friday
evening.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08
A NEW DRESS FOR TEN CENTS.

A Michigan Woman Tells How She Made
an old Dress Look Like New with Dia-
mond Dyes for Only Ten Cents.
Last fall 1 had dress dyed at dye
shop" writes Mrs. A. l.. Irion of Detroit
Mich, "and paid $3.50 for the work. 1
could use only part of the goods, as they
were not all OF the same color. Now, last
week bought package of Diamond Dyes
for ten cents and dyed a whole dress with
it. The dress is just lovely and the small
est pieces are as good as the large ones,
every thing being an even color"
1t is not a difficult task to dye with Dia-
mond Dyes, for plain, simple directions on
every package tell how the dyes should be
used. Many colors can be made with no
more trouble than it would be to wash the
goods.
Do not risk your material with dyes that
claim to color both cotton and wool with
the same dye, for it is impossible to get sat
isfactory results with dyes ofIhat character,
In Diamond Dyes, there are special dyes
for cotton and special dyes for wool, and
they are all guaranteed to give satisfaction,
il used according to directions.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08
Ryegate.

II. #. Jaynes was in Boston the first OF
last week, returning home Thursday fore
noon. 80 Il. A. HIATT, the buttermaker Of
the East Corinth creamery, spent last
Thursday in town visiting relatives and
friends. - A large number of our best
people attended the chicken-pie supper and
church fair at West Barnet last Thursday
evening and enjoyed good time. -
Herbert Gibson went to Peacham on Mon
day to attend the winter term OF the graded
school. Mr.. Gibson has the services of
Lewis Smith as farm laborer during his alb
to Boston on Monday with carload OF live
stock. John makes the trip once in two
weeks, thus making things lively around
the station at East Ryegate Monday morn
ings. - A large numOeI OF teams are
delivering wood at the creamery on wheels,
for the want OF sufficient snow for shedding.
X. N. NORWOOD received telegram last
Friday evening announcing the death Of his
mothers sister, Mrs. James Thomas, which
had just occurred at her home in Lunen-
burg. Mrs. Thomas, whose maiden name
was Lizzie Cochran, was born in this town
over eighty years ago, on the farm now
owned and occupied by her nephew, George
Cochran, and which has been in the Cochran
family Tor upwards of a century. She was
married at an early age to James Thomas,
who owned and lived for some years on the
A. IL. Gibson farm, afterward selling and
removing to Lunenburg where he died some
twenty years since. Mrs. Thomas will he
pleasantly remembered by the people in
this section and especially in district mum.
Der two, where she was known to young
and old as Aunt Lizzie" and her many
deeds Of kindness in the hour of afilictior
will not soon be forgotten. Much sympa
thy is expressed for the aged one who is
left to mourn sisters loss. The funera
was held last Sunday at her late home, ant
was attended by few relatives from here
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
Cures Piles, Scalds, Burns.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08

ONE DosE.-One dose of "77'' taken at
the beginning of cold is worth half a
dozen afterwards. When you feel the first
chill or SILVER, or your throat feels scrapey,
is the easy time to cure cold or check the
grip. This is why so many people keep a
vial of at" handy; in the pocket on the
office desk, or in the home. II you forget
your bottle, you will be safe in asking our
friend for a dose; it will be considered a
compliment. at" is everywhere. Ne
elected colds take longer, but are always
"brokeu up'' by nj" Dr. Humphreys
Manual of Disease at your druggists, or
mailed free. Sold by druggists, or sent on
receipt of %, 80 cents or 81. Humphreys
Medicine Company, Corner William and
John streets, New York
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08

OLD PEoPLE.-Old people who re-
quire medicine to regulate the bowels
and kidneys will find the true remedy
in Electric Bitters. This medicine
does not stimulate and contains no
whiskey nor other intoxicant, but acts
as tonic and alternative. 1t acts
mildly on the stomach and bowels,
adding strength and giving tone to
the organs, thereby aiding nature in
the performance of the functions.
Electric Bitiers is an excellent appe-
tizer and aids digestion. Old people
find it just exactly what they need.
Price fifty cents and 81 90 per bottle at
z. BlaAuly's.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08

AS assignee, offer for sale full line Of a
custom tailor's suitings overcoat and trous-
ers, fall and winter cloths, both foreign and
American, with trimmings to make. Also a
few coats, vests and trousers made to meas
ure, of the best goods and workmanship,
which will be sold at half of their regular
price. Also sewing silk, twist, braid, cot
ton and linen thread, Singer sewing ma
chine, electric goose, 3 common do, ETC.,
etc. All above goods must be sold AT
ONCE by order of court regardless of cost
to close bankrupt estate.
A. o. CUMMINS, Assignee,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-12-08

ITCHING PILES CURED Without pain or
detention from business. with the new remedy,
Neurotic Pile Ointment 1t not only immedi-
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Hundreds of testimonials from grateful suffer-
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Co Burlington, VT ii. A Slade, druggist,
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