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Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
FIND MONKEY WRENCH IN A TREE.
Large Cottonwood Returns u Tool
Lost for Forty Years.

DECATUR Neb, March 3.-(Special)-
There was recently cut down on one Of the
town lots of Mr.. James Ashley a wealthy
land owner of this place, a very large cot
tonwood tree, measuring at the butt five
feet through 1t was cut up into stove wood
lengths, and in the center OF the butt block
was found a well preserved monkey wrench.
The tree is forty years old, II day.
Mr.. Garfield, cashier of the City bank,
unrayels the strange mystery. He is
pioneer settler of this town and was one of
three men who could claim the honor in
those days of being the proud possessor of
a complete kit of carpenter tools. Mr..
Thomson built house on this lot and
shortly after its completion Mr., Garfield
and his family moved in. To the left of the
house were some switches-miniature cot
tonwood trees. His only little girl bor-
rowed the tool one day and In the evening
1t was missing. A search was instituted,
but the monkey wrench was never seen
afterward. The suppositlon is the little girl
hung the wrench in the crotch of one of
these trees and 1t grew there
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
big DEMAND ron FARM LANDS.
Prospects OF n Bounteous Crop Make
Farmers Anxious to Sow.

CLARKS, Neb., March 3.-(Special.)--
There is much activity among farmers of
this locality. Every man in that line of
work is preparing to do hie utmost this
coming season. The demand for land to
farm was never so great here. Real estate
agents can find renters for ten times the
land at their disposal. 1t is safe to predict
Tor the county the largest acreage OF corn
ever put in.
GORDON Neb., March 3.-(Special)-
Three inches of snow fell last night and
this morning. The ground has not been
in as good condition in the last four years
to receive crops as this spring. The acreage
VIII be considerably larger than last year
Stock has wintered well. with small losses,
but large amount of hay has been fed
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Lnst Chnncc for Fnrty Dnys.

DECATUR, Neb., March 3.-(Special)-
The closing festivities. preparatory to enter
ing the solemn ental observances took
place here last night. The Episcopal women
entertained at the home of A. b. Fuller.
The eatables were delicious and the financial
success is something that will greatly assist
the church.
At the opera house a private masquerade
skate was introduced for the pleasure of the
elite and few chosen friends under the
auspices of Miss Mabel Ashley and Miss Ira
Kilbourne. A basket supper was served by
the young women, and they chose their part
ners before the masks were taken off. This
gathering is acknowledged to be the fash
ionable soiree of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

He Had sdAuffed on Ground Covered
by the Farley Lense.

ny Nne
PBNDER, .Nep.. March Especial Tele-
gram.)-some excitement prevails in Thurs
ton county tonight over the removal of one
J. S. Hogan and his family from their al
lotment selecttoaI within the limits of the
Farley pastufe. on the Omaha reservation.
by Captain Beck's Indian police under COM
mand of John PIlcher. Under instructions
from the Indian commissioner at Washington
to the former agent. Ashley, Hogan and a
few others were allowed the privilege of
making selections for future allotments for
their minor children. and this is the land
they now occupy. The Indian police laid
IN ambush, expecting Hogan and his wife.
VINO is an Omaha Indian, TO return, which
they did. A fight took place. and it was
with considerable difficulty that Hogan was
overpowered. He was bound in irons and
taken to the agency
a. j. Hanika and two or three other fam
lilies will be removed tomorrow and further
trouble is looked for.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

ously injured. He was able to dress him
self Monday, and Tuesday morning re-
marked to his mother that II he continued
TO improve he would not have to lose but
a week Of school. In fifteen minutes from
that time he was a corpse The inham-
nation had caused rupture of the bowels.
The funeral services were held at the resi-
dence, Rev. w. T. Cline officiating. and the
remains were inferred in the cemetery at
this place
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
You SILVER

in the cold, cutting wind, chills run
down your back, your throat feels raw,
your chest seems heavy. These are Ma
ture's danger signals, which mean,
"Look out for coughs, colds, grip and
pneumoniap Are you prepared to re-
sist these dangcrs2 If not lose no time
in fortifying your system against all at
tacks by the use Of that great stimu-
liant
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
DunIap-MerrlIl.

CARROLL, Neb.. March 3.--(Special.)-The
home of w. s. Merrill of this city was the
scene of a pretty wedding at high noon
today, when Abbe NJ. Merrill was united
in marriage to James NJ. Dunlap of Vermll-
lion, S. ID. Rev. John Merrill, brother of the
bride, ofliciated. The bride has been a resi-
dent of Carroll for five years. and has held
the position of cashier OF the Carroll State
bank. Mr.. Dunlap is a prosperous young
business man OF .Vermillion, where they go
this week to Halse their future home.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Party Contest nj BInir.

BLAIR, Neb., March 3.-(special)-The re-
publicans of this city have decided to call
the primaries and convention together and
nominate a straight republican ticket for
the spring election, which takes place April
6. The free silverites have driven them
to it by advocating free silver ticket. The
campaign will be fought on straight party
lines A. c. Jones will probably be the re-
publiCans candidate for mayor.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Jcnnings-Ashmo morc.

FALLS CITY. Neb., March 2.-CSpe-
cial.)-Mr. c. F. Jennings of Salem
and Mrs. Ashmore of this place were
married Tuesday morning at the resi-
dence OF the brides sister, Mrs. jus
sen. Rev. Mr.. Baxter OF the Episcopal
church performed the ceremony. Mr. Jen-
nngs is a successful merchant OF Salem and
the couple left Immediately for that place.
The marriage was very quiet affair.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
rHE oMAnA Daily pNHI THURSDAY, MARC1r A, 1897.

that It was Hled and approved by Governor
Holcomb six days subsequent to the time
limit prescribed by the statute. 1t is the
sense OF the house that a committee be ap-
pointed to investigate the matter and report
to the house" Up to date the house has
no official knowledge that such Is the fact.
The bond in the office Of the secretary OF
state. however. shows this TO be the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
work of the Sitting Committee.

LINCOLN, March S.-(speeial Telegram)-
The house sitting committee had its first
meeting tonight The Loomis general cleo
tion law, house roll No. 463, viii be advanced
TO the head of the general file All of
speaker Gaffin's bills against bribery at
elections, house rolls Nos. ITO, III and 172,
were advanced to follow Loomis' measure
and be considered along with it, The com
mittee on corporations agreed to report
Hill's stock yard commission bill fayorabIy.
II is house roll No 26S All other stock
yards measures were recommended for in
definite postponement
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Bible Society Elects Officers.

EXETER, Neb, March 3.-(Special)-The
annual meeting of the Exeter auxiliary of
the American Bible society was held in
the Methodist church Sunday night. AS all
the Protestant churches here are interested
in this branch of the society. it was made
a union meeting. The church was crowded
to its utmost capacity. A splendid program
had been prepared. The following officers
were elected for the coming year: President,
Prof j. T. McKinnon; secretary, ]. G. Will
son; treasurer. G. @ Smith.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

NIoBRARA, Neb., March 3.-(Special.)-
Captain ]. C. Thomas is receiving an ex-
tensive endorsement for one Of the state ex-
position commissioners, 10 be appointed by
Governor Holcomb. He has the good will
of all parties and business men.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Jury Hns No work to Do.

DAVID CITY, Neb, March S.-(Specal.)-
District court is now in session. Judge Bates
presiding. The jury was discharged with
out trying a case. There were no criminal
cases for trial at this term. and the session
is devoid of any sensational features.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Rate on Lard,

CHICAGO, March 3.--The Illinois Central
has filed tariff with the Interstate Com
merce commission, showing a rate on lard
from Sioux City to New Orleans of 32 cents
per 100 pounds. This is the authorized
Kansas City rate, the regular tariff rate
from Sioux City being 3S cents
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

WAHOO. Neb, March 3.--(Special,)-Yes
terday afternoon Ada Buskirk, a 16-year old
girl of this city. was brought before the
Board of Insanity and found to be insane.
The girl has been acting strangely for some
time. She will be taken to the asylum
within few days. Her parents reside In
this city. 1t is not known what caused the
mental arrangement OF the girl
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
yerdic{ {ITXrainst the Bank.

CLARKs. NeB.ssil March ESPECIAL THE
case of Slit against the Silver Creek State
bank came upe for ichearing again yesterday
before Justice Sweet and a verdict of $47.7S
was rendered against the bank. The case
will be taken tolthe district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Suit Over Thrcc Hundred Dollars.

NEBRASKA CITY, March 3.-tSpeciaI.)-
The case of the Mccormick Harvesting Ma
chine company against NJ B. Davis is being
tried in the district court. The amount in
controversy is 5000. for which the machine
company is suing Davis as verbal guarantor
of their agent at this place There are sew
eral knotty points of law involved.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
State House Notes.

LINCOLN. March Especial From
Stockvllle Governor Holcomb has received
petition from e. l., Case, j. II. Lincoln, R.
ID. Logan, w. c. Reed, W. H. Wilson and
100 others, asking that he grant them
commission ms company a." First Regi-
ment Volunteer infantry, for service against
the Spaniards in Cuba.
The governor today Issued the annual
quarantine proclamation quarantining GER
tain localities on account of Texas fever
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Rnising FUNDS to Build n. Church.

FALLS CITY, Neb., March 3.-(Special.)-
Members of the Dunkard church are cir
culatng a subscription paper for funds to
build a place of worship in this city. The
location has not yet been selected.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Find Musser. Guilty of MansIaughter.

ONEILL, Neb, March Especial Tele-
gram)-The jury in the case OF the State of
Nebraska against Raymond Musser. who was
being tried for the murder OF George A.
Spence last December, after being out about
five hours, returned verdict finding the
defendant guilty OF manslaughter. Last De-
cember Spence and Musser had some trouble
about some cornstalks, which were on land
which Musser had rented. They met in the
field one day and after some words Musser
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Observation-Disclosures.

DUNCAN, March 3.-lSpeciaI)--In the
parsonage of the German Methodist church
at Duncan Adolph Gerber of Duncan and
Miss Sophia Schacher of Madison were
united in marriage by Rev. Father Rich
hardt,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Wiley County Mortgnge Record.

valley County MortGnEe KccorH.
ORD, Neb., March ESPECIAL VALLEY
countys mortgage record for the month of
February is a follows: Thirteen farm mort
cages filed amounting to IS, ,559 so; twenty
nine satisfied, s12, ,465.10. Ninety-six chattel
mortgages fled amounting to S33,267.33;
seventy satisfied. 30,343.01.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

LINCOLN, March S.-(speeial Telegram.)-
Representative Holbrook has in his posses
sion and viii probably Introduce a resolution
reciting that Whereas, the last official
bond OF eK-StAte Treasurer BARLEY shows
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Injured IL a Runaway.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., March s.-(spe-
cial.)-John Tpareyswas the victim of Sc
rous runaway accident this evening. His
team took fright and became unmanageable,
throwing him In front OF the wheels OF the
wagon. His aTm and shoulder were badly
crushed,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Sheridan County Teachers Convention
GORDON Neh March g -lSnacial \ -.,rhe

Sheridan County Tenchers Convention
GORDON, Neb., March 3.-(speclal) THE
Sheridan County Teachers association met
in the public school building on Saturday
last. About thirty of Sheridan countys
educators were present. Two sessions were
held during theaday. The time was given
mostly to lectures and discussions. 1t is
felt that great good is to be derived by the
teachers from these meetings.
Rev. j. A. Schaunhorn has closed a five
weeks series of protracted meetings at the
Methodist Episcopal church. Conversions
numbered about five.
Mrs. w. R. McElroy, assisted by her pupils,
gave musical at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Traub last Saturday evening. The
program was well rendered.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Boz Kicked Io Death by a Horse.

EXETER, Seh,d March S.-(Special)-
Mertie Haner. the i8ryear-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. e. Haner, living northeast of this
place. was kicked in the side by horse
last Sunday but as no bad symptoms APP
peared it was not thought he was serl-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

shot Spence u tie legs with birdshot. About
six weeks later Spence died. The coroner's
jury said that heath was caused by pneu-
monia, produced by the gunshot wounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

| ing Boyd's this week. Cosgrove & Grants
comedians in the farce comedy "The Daz-
zler," are appearing at that popular amuse-
ment resort every night during tho week.
Another matinee will be given Saturday.
Nine. Camilla Urso and her associate
artists will appear at the Creighton tonight,
the concert being given under the auspices
of the Omaha Musical society. The sale of
seats has been a liberal one and there Is
every prospect that the audience will be
/ both a large and fashionable one.
When the original London "a Gaiety
Girl' company opened at Daly's theater it
was pronounced a success by critics. There
was dancer in the representation named
CisSy Fitzgerald. She was in her way q
genius. A glance of the eye, a rosy, ripping
smile, unlike any other glance or smile that
was ever seen before, made an irresistible
magnet of that graceful girl. She made
far greater hit than the piece She became
the fashionable rage. Manager Charles Froh-
man at that time was about to produce the
English comedy, "The Founding" and
gagged Miss Fitzgerald to appear in the
comedy, as Tricky Little Maybud, music
hall artist. The play, with Miss Fitzgerald,
ran at Hoyt's theater for nearly 200 nights
to such Tremendous receipts, that Miss Fitz-
gerald was able to command a salary of
$1,000 per week. She was re-engaged for a
tour of the country, and Will appear here
on Tuesday night at the Creighton for one
night only. Seats will be placed on sale
Monday morning.
At the Boyd theater on Sunday next de-
cided novelty is to be offered in the Goth
Century Mlnstrels, which opens a half week
engagement with a Sunday matinee. A
sparkling bill Of originality and fun, abound
ing with witty sketches, songs and dances,
quartets, marches and drills, and special
feature being an electric dance, will be pre-
sented, at specially low prices that should
insure large audiences during the engage
ment.
Faust" with the well known actor Lewis
Morrison Of Mephisto, will be the drawing
card at the Creighton for three nights, com
mencing Friday night. The production will
be staged with new and elaborate costumes
and scenery and the electrical effects are
promised to be the most elaborate ever pre-
sented on a local stage. The company is
said to be large and competent one.
Matinees will be given Saturday and Sun
daV
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
Douglas County Farmers Institute.

DOHRInN county FHFMCTH' IhNtIfute,
BENNINGTON, Neb., March 3.-(Special)
The Farmers institute to be held here
Friday and Saturday of this week promises
to be an interesting affair The program
has been carefully arranged with a view
Of making the first annual institute OF the
Douglas county farmers second to none of
it's kind
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb.. March 3.-(Spe-
cial)-The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, which disbanded few years since
was reorganized last Saturday evening at a
called meeting, held In Union block. Mr.
Wash Smith was chairman and the follow
ing directors were elected: C. G.. Wescott
Hit Wescott. George Robne, Alva Cam
bell. George Hay, Martin Hank, C. s. Polk,
George l.. Farley meeting of the board
of directors was held Tuesday evening at
which the following officers were elected:
President, c., G. Wescctt; vice president,
George L. Farley; secretary, Tom Sherwood; /;
treasurer, Will Cormack. The association
will occupy the rooms on the second floor of
Union block. There will be reading room
supplied with the latest periodicals and
papers. No membership fee will be charged
There are up to date fifty members, and
the new life infused into the association
bids fair to carry, it to very successful
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04
TWO FALLS CITY CHURCH soCIALs.
Methodist and Episcopal Women

Mefhodist and Episcopal Women
Entertain the Same Evening.
FALLS CITY, Neb., March 3.-(Special)-
A conversazione was given by the women of
tho Episcopal church at the residence of p.
IL. JuSen Tuesday evening. Refreshments
consisting of ice cream. cake, coffee, etc.
were served. The Military band furnished
music. The women OF the Methodist church
gave social at w. S. Komer's the same
evening.
A select dance was given by a few of the
young people at Ryans hall Tuesday even
ing.
Social circles will be very quiet in Falls
City during the next forty days. There have
been more clubs in this city than was ever
known before, nearly every evening of the
week being occupied by club meeting
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

inc Dill VIII remain on general NE IL
Is close to the foot OF tho list with hfty-hve
bills ahead of It. II will require twenty
two votes to advance 1t ahead OF It's regular
place
RECoUNTlNG THE BALLOTS.
The work of recounting the ballots cast
for the constitutional amendment relating to
Judges of the supreme court is now in full
swing The count is being conducted in the
large committee room OF the suite assigned
to the secretary Of state. The doors stand
open and any one curious to see the progress
OF the count is permitted to walk in and look
over the shoulders OF the commissioners
until tired.
The count is being conducted in the follow
ing manner: J. N. Campbell chairman of
the commission, opens the sealed packages
containing the ballots, poll books and alb
stracts. The ballots on the amendment are
passed across the table to Secretary of State
Porter, F. NJ. Ross and c. ]. Bowlby, who
examine them together. AS fast as the bal
lots are examined the choice OF the voter Is
announced and checked on tally sheet by
j. oberfelder. While this work Is in progress
Chairman Campbell examines the abstracts
OF returns. as made out by the precinct re-
turning boards and reads to G. W. Blake
and p. o. Hedlund the total number of
votes cast in the precinct and also the vote
east fer senators and the vote cast for rep
resentatives
In many cases ballot is so marked that
1t requires general action Of the commission
to determine the intent OF the voter. For
instance, several ballots have been discov-
cred In which the voter has neglected to
mark cross opposite the amendments but
has carefully scratched out the word mo" on
the proposition. In these cases the intent OF
the voter Is clearly to vote for the amend
ment and 1t Is so counted. Other question
able ballots are more puzzling.
At the rooms of the commission this after
noon Ii was stated that at the present rate
or progress the count might be completed
In two weeks unless the ballots from Doug
las and Lancaster counties are withheld by
loyal process for q longer nerind
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

ADJUSTMENTS. A
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Thoroughly pleased audiences are attend
ing Boyd's this week. Cosgrove & Grants
comedians in the farce comedy "The Daz-
zler," are appearing at that popular amuse-
ment resort every night during tho week.
Another matinee will be given Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-04

The bill win remain on general file. It
is close to the foot Of tho list with ffty-fve
bills ahead of It, 1t will require twenty
two votes to advance 1t ahead OF Its regular
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-02-25

Mr. Ward |. Smith, of Frrdrricks. town, Mo-, was tr,.ubled with chronic diarrhHa for over thirty years. He had become fully satisfied that it was ouly a question of a short time until he would have to give up. He had been treated by some of the best physicians in Europe aud America. hut got no pc. . manent relief. One day he picke.i up Il newspaper and chanced ta read su advertisement of Chambe claims Collie, Cholera and Diarrhc.a Remedy. He got a bottle of :i, the first dose helped him and it's continued use cured him. For sale by D. J. Brannen's Drug Store.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-02-25
NOTICE OF FCONTEs T..
UNITrD STATES LAND OFFICE.

PRESCOTT. ARIZ.. Jan u6ry ~. I6V7. !
 Complaint having been filed in this office by Robert Gil anders against Martin Hotts, for abandoning his Homestead Entry Mo- 9l1. made May 26. 1883. for the SWA of Soc. S8 Twpt. 20 N.. R. E.. Gila and Salt River Meridian, Coconino county, Arizona. with a view to the cancellation of said entry, con testant alleging that said Martin Hotts has wholly aba nd0ned said tract of land and has failed to cultivate the same for more than six months next prior to date of filing afi- davit of contest In the United States Land Office at Prescott Arizona.
 The contestant having filed hls duyl cor roborated affidavit of contest in this office on January 2S, 1897. and also having filed on said date in said office his affidavit setting forth that he, the said contestant, after using due diligence. is unable to get personal service upon the said contestee and asks that said service be had by publication. The same is granted and the said parties are hereby summoned to personally appear at the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the county of CoconinO, Territory of Ari- zona. at the city of Flagstaff. in said county and Territory, on the 2ith day of March, A. D. 1897, at 10 o'clock d. m., to respond and furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandonment.
 Hearing before the Register and Receiver of the United States Land office at Prescott, Arizona. on the 3Oth day of March, A. D. 1897, at 3 o'clock p. m.
 P. W. O'sULLIvAN, Register.
The Flagstaff sun-democrat., 1897-02-25
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