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Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

Ida McAllister was arrested last night
at the instance of Herman Johnson. who
stated to the police that while he was pass
ing the home of the McAllister woman,
near Ninth and Capitol avenue, last night,
She ran out and grabbed his hat Upon
going into her place she refused to give
up the article until johnson gave a quarter
as the price of its ransom. johnson says
she took the money out of his pocket.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
THE OMAHA DAILY BBEa WEDNESDAY, MARCH

comes up to,the,border Of the railroad right
of-way andI psrhllels 1t for several miles.
At this point York creek enters the ditch
and during high water a great amount OF
water flows through the ditch. BY the
action of high water and frosts the ditch
has enlargeh sol as to have washed out the
railroad fences and telegraph poles and is
threatening the grade. special meeting OF
the supervisors has been called to consider
the complaint.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
District Court at Clay Center.

CLAY CENTER, 1Neb', March SO,-(sps-
cial,)-The spring term of the district court
for Clay county convened this morning, Judge
W. G. Hastings presiding. Tie docket con-
tains five criminal and 13l civil cases, and
this being a jury term there will be quite a
large atteI dance.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
NO CASE AGAINST Tnn MANAGER.
Charge Of Selling SO. Louis Goods
Without a LiccnAc EnIIs Wat.

without a License Falls Flat.
TECUMstH, Neb. March 3O-tspecial
Telegram)-fbc manager of the local busi-
moss of the st. Louis Wrought Iron Range
company. Eugene Russell, was brought be-
fore Judge II. w. Brandon in county court
again today. This time the charge was sell
ing outside manufactured goods in this state
without a state license. case could not
bc made against Russell, as he does no ped
ding himself, and the judge dismissed the
proceedings. Karberg and another agent,
who were fined each $50 and costs in this
court last week, but who did not pay and
were not sent to jail as they agreed to APP
pear later and adjust the matter, have both
disappeared. The several men now selling
tho stoves over the county are said to each
hold a state license probably having OBJ
talned them since their colleagues got into
trouble for not having them.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
INVESTIGATION is PROCEEDING.
Legislative Committee InHuiring Into
Chnrges Made hx The Dce.

NHHTHVH WHUt Dy THt Dtt.
LINCOLN. March 30.-(Special Telegram)
The senate committee investigating the
charges made by the Omaha Bee relative to
the passage of the gambling bill held Its
second session tonight, adjournment not be-
ing reached until II o'clock.
Senators Howell. Lee, McGann, Clerk
Beverldge Of the engrossing committee; Miss
O'Sullyan, the stenographer who copied the
bill and Louis j. Patti, who gave the bill
to Senator Miller were on the stand during
the evening. Important witnesses from
Omaha were expected but did not put in an
appearance. Another and perhaps the final
session OF the committee. will be held to-
morrow night.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

And very early, too. That's what any ono
should be in treating ones self for naction
of the kidneys and bladder. The dluretic
which experience indicates as supplying the
requisite stimulation to the organs without
exciting them Is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Don't delay; kidney inaction and diseases are
not far apart For fever and ague. dyspepsia,
constipation, Rheumatism and nerve debility,
also, use the Bitters
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

At a meeting of the citizens OF West
Omaha precinct held at Benson Monday an
attorney was hired to fight the application
for liquor license for Krug's park, resort
on the Military road. The residents of the
neighborhood avow that the applicant shall
not have a license II they can prevent IL.
At the meeting Monday committees were
appointed and authorized to carry the fight
not only before the county commissioners,
but into and through the courts If neces-
sary.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
NEBRASKA MUNICIPAL TICKETS.
silver Men Mt beaver City Nominate
the License Cnndidntcs.

the License Candidates.
BEAVER CITY March 30.-(Special.)-
The spring election is beginning to awaken
interest in Beaver City. There are two
tickets in the field, one composed of free
silver men and one of republicans. The is
sue is not one of politics, however, but the
old question OF saloon or no saloon. The
political complexion OF the candidates is
said to be merely accidental The followers
OF Bryan favor the granting of a license,
while the republican candidates oppose It..
JUNIATA, Neb, March 30.-(Special.)- y
Only one city ticket has yet been nominated,
that of the citizens caucus on Thursday
evening. The following citizens were nom
mated o. II. Palmer, G. N. McGonigal
Will Brookley, j. V. Willett and B. Il. Smith
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
bellevue Ferry Mt work.

BELLEVUE, Neb., March SO.-(Special)-
The steam ferry owned by the Bellevue
Transfer company made its first trip this
season last Sunday and the company ex-
poets to be ready for business in few days
Until the season closed last fall several
thousand head Of Cattle and sheep were
shipped from the South Omaha stock yards
by this route to Iowa points and the COM
pany expects an Increase of business dur
ing the coming season.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
Harris One of the Judges.

TEKAMAH Neb., March 3O.-(Special.)-
L. p. Harris Of Lancaster county, one of the
most noted poultry judges in Nebraska, has
been secured by Superintendent Hennen to
Judge the poultry at the coming Burt county
fair. The poultry department which has
been one of the leading features of the fair
for a couple of years, is promised suitable
building this year. Burt county has large
number of poultry fancers and some choice
specimens of thoroughbred poultry.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
Farewell Surprise Party.

BARTLEY, Neb., March 30.-(Special)-
F. G. Stilgebouer, late assistant cashier of
the bank, and his. family expect to move to
Danbury on Wednesday, and the Womens
Relief Corps and the Grand Army of the
Republic post made them a pleasant sur
prise visit on Saturday evening. Mr. Still
gebouer was popular with the patrons OF the
bank, was the leader of the band and a
prominent worker in the Sunday school and
other good enterprises.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
Dies from Her Injuries.

CALLAWAY,I Neb,1, March 3O.-(special.)-
Mrs C. D. whafey, who was run over and
mangled by ffeIgpt car here on Friday
last, died on Sunday night. She was the wife
of one of the early settlers of this town.
She leaves a husband, four daughters and
thres sons. two Of the daughters, Mrs. Davis
and Miss AIDA Whaley' being residents Of
Omaha. % "a
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

The local weather office last night re-
ceived a telegram from the head Office at
Washington stating that the outlook was
for threatening weather and rain with con-
ditions favorable for severe local storms
and decidedly colder tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
Drainage Ditch Damaging Railroad.

TEKAMAHl Nebi MaTuh oV'-IopeVIaIJ-
The Chicago, ST. Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha
Railway company has made complaint to the
supervisors OF this county that ditch No. 10,
constructed Jointly by this and Washington
counties to drain the bottom land along the
Missouri. Is causing damage to their right
of-way. Near the town OF Herman the ditch
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
Hurry the baby.

NORTH LoUP, Neb., March SO,-(special,)
Tho burial of the eight-weeks-old daughter
of Rev. ]. II. Hurley. which died on Sun
day evening Of visceral Inflammation, took
place yesterday at the North Loup csme-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

Ward & Vokes coming engagement at
the Creighton, which is for four nights. com
mencing with matinee Sunday, April 4. 1t
is pron!issd. will give local patrons of things
theatrical many pleasant surprises, the COM
pany, it is said, being the best yet presenting
their laug,hable skit, "A Run on the Bank" 1"
The players surrounding Percy and Harold"
this year include Charles Guyer, Kelly and
Mason, Tony Williams. Lucy DAILY. Margaret
DAILY Vokes and twenty others. Lucy DAILY
who will be remembered for her pronounced
success with I'm Gay New York earlier in
the season, will be one Of the latest additions
to the cast. bargain matinee will be given
Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

planted in the Long Pine river These will
be ready for the sportsman in three or four
years. In the meantime there are thousands
OF others maturing.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
New MnrshaInt shelton.

SHELTON, Neb., March 30.-(Specia;l-
Marshal Smith yesterday handed in his resis-
nation and Mr.. William Whorton has been
appointed to fill his place by the town
board.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
brotherhood of st. Andrew.

The city chapters of the Brotherhood of
ST. Andrew will hold a special service at
St. Matthias church, South Tenth and Will
liam streets, Thursday evening, April /, at
o'clock. Rev. Irving Johnson will be the
nreapher
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

BLOOMINGTON. Neh, March SO.-(spe-
elal)-A brass band was organized last night,
with twenty pieces Prof. Charles Il. Yager
of Guide Rock has been engaged as In
structor.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
Trout for Long Pine River.

LONG PINE. March 3O.-(special) )-The
car OF the Nebraska Fish commission passed
here last night and left 81, 900 trout fry to be
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
Bob Fitzslmmons, his trainers and vaude-

Dob FitzsImmons, his trainers and Vaude-
Vile is the strong card at the
Creighton Saturday night, when the new
champion will be rendered a reception by
his many local well-wishers. Bob will be
seen in scientific bag punching and boxing
exhibitions, as well as giving realistic re-
production of the last few rounds OF his re-
cent contest. Seats will be placed on sale
tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31

Primrose G. Vests minstrels is an
nounced as the Creighton attraction Friday
night, April 2, and at the matinee Saturday.
This large organization, it Is said is even
better than when last seen here and includes
in it's scventy-two members such shining
lights as George Primrose. George II. West,
George Wilson. Jimmy Wall, Messrs, Howe,
Wall and Walters, musical comedians w. IL.
Window. Charles Kent, Arthur Williams,
Frank Pilzker. George Robinson, Ed Dickens
and John II. Davis. Seats will be placed on
salo this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
aEsEaEussTa sTassTnsszrSGaSssS ri IA ry Vi Sysnwnwax

The Graham Earle company drew a large
audience at Boyd's last night. The bill for
tho evening, "My Irish Queen" was rem
iered in a manner that kept those present
In good humor. At the matinee today "Elfes
will be the drawing card. and
this evening "a Cross Of Gold" will be- pre-
sCnted
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25

and nature reigns supreme, with one
noticeable exception-the absence of
game. The Indians have long since
driven them over the line. Occasion
ally feW strays happen TO drop oyer
the line, but they do not last long.
Hnese parks or valleys are for the
most part of too high an altitude for
the production of crops, other than hay,
but will provide one of the best sum
Her ranges in the world for all kinds
of stock
An along the different streams which
issue from the Uintah mountains are
lnnumerabie benches. dry and barren
looking now. but which will when wat
cred. make the garden spot of the
west
On the Uintah reserve the streams
ere easily diverted from their channels,
as they issue from the canyons, high
up in the foothills, making it an easy
matter to divert il 10 the benches and
fats lying lower down.
The climate is very temperate and
healthy, the hot season being OF short
duration and the frjShtful heat of some
localities is not known. The winters
although cold through January and
part of February, are strikingIy free
from wind. The snow VIII often lay
for weeks after falling without a rip
pie on its surface, or until melted by
the warm rays of the sun.
This description of the land of the
Uintahs, although not so highly col
ored as some might fancy, has.-the
advantage of being true. The fountla-
ton for great country exists there
Man must develop II.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
KNOCKED OVER AN OIL LAMP
THREE PERSONS BURNED TO
DEATH, SEVEN INJURED.
The Accident Happened in a Hotel
of Oil City, Pa.-Narrow Escape
of the Guests.

Oil City, Pa, Oct. 24.-Three persons
were burned to death and seven we're
severely injured in fire that destroyed
the hotel Brooklyn at KeIIettviIIe. %
miles southeast of here, on Sunday
morning at an early hour The build
ing was a three-stOry wooden structure
and burned like finder The fire
originated on the second floor and shut
OFF all retreat from the rooms on the
floors above. Six men on the second
floor and five on the third saved them
selves by jumping TO the ground. but
there We're none of these who escaped
without severe burns or hurts.
Killed: Professor Tucker, aged So
& Co of New York, Will not be opposed.
near Pittsburg.
Andrew SaIssiver. a mail carrier.
aged q years.
Miss Kate Miller, aged 10 years.
Miss Emma Kider, a school teacher.
was so badly burned that she may die.
What remained of the bodies of
Tucker and SalsgiVer would not fill an
ordinary cigar box.
The fire is supposed to have origi-
mated by Professor Tucker knocking
over a lamp.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
STRENGTH OF AMERICAN NAVY
REPORT OF PHILLIP HICHBCRN,
CHIEF CONSTRUCTOR.
On the First Of October We Had I4I
Vessels, All Told-Work Suspend
ed For Lack of Funds.

Washington, Oct. 24.-In his annual re-
port to the secretary of the navy. Phillip
Hichborn, chief constructor of the navy,
says that the strength of the nalW on Oct
l was 141 vessels, all told During rhe last
few months of the last fiscal year a con-
siderable amount OF work upon vessels
that had been authorized by congress
had 10 be suspended. owing to lack OF
funds. This caused a heavy drain upon
the new appropriations at the beginning
OF the present HSCll year. and makes the
the hrst OF next July almost an assured
fact,
i~hief HieAbogm says &his is discour-
aging state Of affairs. as the exhaustion
means a wholesale reduction Of the navy
yard forces and rle discharge of compe-
tent and trained men. He points to The
Esne vessel buIding at each Important
navy yard
Attention is called to the urgent need
OF improving the navy yard ana plans in
work are submitted for each yard A
plant at Pugent Sound is said to be neces-
sary. During the last year the govern
ment accepted finally four ships, the
Massachusetts, QneScN, Ericsson and
Brooklyn, Wntle II VSsels have been ac-
cepted prelimdnarily and subject to final
test. Vlz: Iowa NashviiM, Wilmington,
HeleLl. Annapolis. Nicksburg Newport
W'aeei4nE. Marietta. Porter and FocGe,
Particular attention is invited to the, good
results attending the construction OF the
Iowa. OF the SunboatS the report says
theer frst cost was remarkably low. ag-
gregating sg,000,C90 for the nine. or not
more than the cost OF the fnst-clas5 ar
mored cruiser. lac cost of their main
tenance. particularly with copper bottoms
ana considerable sail power, should be a
minimum.
The chief constructor who is charged
with the duty OF docking ships makes an
stating that the navy has been at a Sc
rious. Inconvenience during the past six
months for lack of proper facilities for
docking bAtleships.
Chief Hicnborn, under the head of ar
NOR, reneWs mis- suggestion that the de-
paptment should no longer make separate
contracts for ships and their arpaor, but
should permit the shipbullders to supply
the arm0l.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
THE GULF SYSTEM
VIII Pass From Receivers Hands |
and Ee Heoro,anigad

and BE Recognized.
Colorado Springs Colo, Oct. 24-The
Gulf systenn viii be recognized eud VIII
pass from the hands of the receiver ON
Hae lat day of July. 1898
Receiver Crank TrumbuH has returned
TO Denver from an extended eastern frtp,
watch resulted in this important decision
on tine cart of tire officers and stock
holders.
There are many features in the new
plan Of a most comprehensive nature
Some of the more interesting details are
the contemplated change IN the name
and the absorption of the Fort Worth &
Delyer CITY, and possibly the Colorado
Midland railroads,
Another, and a strl7S5agly Iora' a-iece of
news n ot1rgect.on Wi.i q!e ~-s MIA
ton and extension Of the sysb is th-
shortening of the licla from hae } Dem
ver. Surveys are aow being made and
estimates are called for for the con-
5truot.cin of 4 76-m1te track The sue
ceSsful contamination of this WITH ready
place aIae Gulf road in a position to mara
eguaAy compAte With the Denver 6. RIO
GTAnde aeld the Samial Fe roads
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25

Kansas City, Oct M.-Ssven thousand
people Witnessed d most exciting and
caosety contested basehau game between
the Orioles a,ad AII-Araeriears elIay.
Both PITCHERS We're very effective but
Corhett fo- Bah,nore carried off fire
h1aors, striking CUT seven men and PROV
ing excep Jlouai.ly gold at cr.seaa times
4 striking feature of the game was rgl.A
work of Doyle. at FIRST and Donghue
c5llollor of the All-Amerfcams tGlay being
credited with all the pat-0uts in the first
SIX innings. Other features were Griffin s
home run in the first and jennings excna-
le'nt work at short-5top. Score. ALI
Americans, 4; Baltimore. 6.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The hotel arrivals yesterday were as
follows:
Francisco; 2. o. .Comaek. st: Louis; J. z.
Ellis, San Francisco; J. s. Stevens, Colo
RADIO -Jrfngs; L s Thompson, New York;
e S. Mckinney, Chicago; Frank Jognes,
San Francisco: John Il. Forbes and FAM
lily. Butte; John S. Howell san Francis
co: +. A. Herring. Portland: c. F. SAM
ford and wife. New York; w. B, Grove.
NJ D. u s army l F c; Fol lett Hast
lies and WIFE Ch fis II. Vridsrca
Belgium; Charles ], Cutler, Butte; John
n Eames, T; j. CARLY, C. e. Anderson,
ley S. Lynn. Logan: f.. H Roe Denver;
C H Bail Chicago; F. b Won Sickler,
Sacramento; D. j. Wheeler, Denver.
The Cullen-B- G. English, Chicago; a
q House. De Lamar; w G. Tones, Poca-
llo; a Ptacek. Denver; r. c. Cornelius,
wife and son. st. Louis; P H. Counor
Reiss, salda Colo; J. ". Evans, Silver
CNy: =. L. Thompson, Mercur; J. r.
Price. Silver city; ed Cutnberson. OIna-
ha; William NJ Roylancer springviIIe.
Walker HouseLC. II. Peiusue, Tacoma;
n. Cohn. San Francisco. Fred G. Clark,
ogden: E. II. McCune, Nephi; J. NJ, Bar
ry, wine and daughter, Milwaukee; For
Jodd. Pilot Grove: H. 3. Arnold Ogden:
j. r. Graham, Bingham: Henry Rose and
wife. Park CRY; William y; Brown and
wife. -Manti;, ". p. Woodruff. Park City:
Jim Jones. Minersvilie.
y d p
White House = a. Hooker. Peabody.
Kan; J. a. Bsyyart. Pleasant Grove; ".
Frame. Burlington, Ia; Henry Goodyike
and family, ct. Wayne, Ind; Mrs. Masy
Forbes, Yale, Ia; T. II. Franklin, Ben
Franklin Mercur: F. NJ Davis TooaIe
CIV: George Cutinger. Coin Rapids IA;
Sherman Roberts Kajole. Ia: W. NJ
Wolsey and family. Mercur: Peter
Greaves. IT., Ephraim; F. L. Clark.
GranfSYiIle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
UNION PACIFIC SALE.
Strong Competition Expected When
Time For Bidding Comes.

oS-O.tS5 OOAApSb-NASA G8E6cLeQ Wnen
Time For Bidding Comes.
Omaha, Neb.. Oct. 25-Speculation in
local railway circles is very animated
at present over the Union Pacific sale,
which VIII occur one week from to-
morrow. One element asserts that there
is a surprise in store for the reorgaa-
iZation committee, and that it viii come
in the form Of strong opposition when
the time for bidding comes. II IS said
that the competition viii come from
the Russell Sage syndicate. which is
believed TO be really the Huntington
crowd. who are anxious 10 get the road
TO run in connection with the Southern
Paeific- It is further said that the
bidding viii probably be SO spirited
that the price brought VIII be much in
excess of what is expected. It is de-
elared that if the Sase. people. get the
road they will probably build a new
line to Chicago, and thus control the
situation from the city through to the
coast Il is further said that if the
Yanderbilts fail to get the line it Will
mean the inevitable extension OF the
western line OF the Northwestern
which now reaches far into Wyoming
through to the coast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
Exodus From Selma.

Selma Ga. Oct 9i.-Today has been the
llveliest Sunday Selma has seen since the
wilson raid alt the close of the war The
day opened with a Departure of a train
for Rome. Ga. with FUZZY a Thousand
people on board The exodus mas cou-
Gnte1 unabated. hundreds going 10 the
country IN wagons.
Tlgee new cases developed today and
dlere are six susolc. GUS cases. The in
fect1uu Is badly sca1YAred. A. L. Chapir
d!ed this morning, the first fatality.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
Disasters on Our Great Lakeg.

Chicago Oct. 24-Den5e fogs and heavy
seas all over the great 9akes brought Dis
agter ITO several yess5ls today. Etgat
nss,l reached Chicago tonight after q. ter
s'Ilsse experience, leaving their vessel as
s sank ou.s of sight In Lake Michigan.
Four vessels ran en- the rocks and banks
and c'ne suffered from a ealHsLarl IN the
fog It was the Chicago steamer f. w.
Clifford that foundered. After three hours
the crew was rescued by che steamer CITY
of Saleboygan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
YELLOW FEVER'S GRUESOMETA TALE
USUAL VARIATION DISCLOSED
IN NEW ORLEANS.
Diminution in the Number of Cases
and Deaths-People in Memphis
Have Confdence-Elsewh Not
So Hopeful.

New Orleans, Oct 24.-The usual varia-
ton was st,sown in the yellow fever sldua-
kton today. Yesterday there were 10 cases
and seven deaths. AT o. clock this even
ing ithe new cases had reached q, and the
deaths were allree
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
BRIEF TALES BY WIRE.

Last week S attendance broke 81 prevf-
Gus records at the Tennesses Centennial
exposition 11O.9gT being the registered adj
Missions
VITA a capital of 81, Oo0, coo, a scheme IS
under way IN Pl1tSburg to absorb the
manufacturing of all the sewr1r pipe aud
terra Gotta ware of the country
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
FAVORABLE OUTLOOK
Political Situation IS Most Encour-
aging to the Democrats.
THEY HAVE NEW YORK
VAN WYCK's PLURALITY WILL
BE AT LEAST 10000.

Conditions in Ohio Point to the Sue
cess of the Silver -Goldbug
Schemes in the Mountain States
VIII Fail-The straddle Bug SEN
ators Must Now Line Up For Gold
or For Silver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
In Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss. Oct. 24.-Ihe state board
of health. in IT'S Official statement to-
nisGrt, reports eight new cases of yellow
fsyer at Bay st, Louis, one at Edwards
and Cayuga-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-25
MURDER CONSPIRACY.
Arrest of One of Gang Plotting to
Kill Sheriff Martin.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Oct. 24.-An alleged
conspiracy to murder Sheriff Martin.
who led the deputies who fred upon
and killed a score of strikers at Latti-
mer. has been discovered by the arrest
of John seplaek, who was wounded.
From a talk overheard. it is said that
the prisoner is one Of a gang OF is de-
tailed foreigners TO murder the sheriff.