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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Gathers some Points In Iowa.

OMAHA, Jan. S.-To the Editor of The
Bee: During a recent business trip through
Iowa l learned of a movement which, ii
seems to me, ought to be Of interest to the
citizens of Omaha and Nebraska in general
| was surprised to learn from Iowa farmeIo
themselves that, speaking in general terms
Nebraska had a better crop and a better
quality of corn than had Iowa for the year
1896. The low price which has prevailed
during the past year, together with the
fact that feeding cattle are very scarce, the
winter of 1897 finds Iowa with practically
two crops of corn on its hands and the
crop raised in 1896 of questionable market
value. 1t is to, so far as possible, counteract
this condition Of affairs that a movement
has been set on foot which, If successful
and present indications are very hattering
will enable the farmers OF Iowa to proftably
feed their surplus grain.
Briefly, it is this: To secure from the
railroads what Is called feeding 1n-transit
rate on feeders"
This rate is explained as a through rate
For instance, from New Mexico to South
Omaha with privilege of unloading for feed
ing purposes at any station in Nebraska
and when the stock is ready for market, in
three or six months, re-ship to South Omaha
on the old bill OF lading, only paying extra
for the increased weight and a small amount
for extra trouble of unloading and re-
loading. The Iowa plan makes Chicago the
marketing point, but there is no reason why
South Omaha should not be the objective
point In a similar scheme for Nebraska
farmers.
The second obstacle to be overcome by the
Iowa farmer was the lack OF ready cash to
make the necessary purchases of cattle
for feeders, which was necessarily large
The plan is to interest the bankers, who
throughout the state of Iowa have larger
cash reserves than usual, and who have
always considered cattle paper or notes, the
proceeds of which have been invested In
cattle by farmers, who have the corn to feed
them as gilt-edged. This plan will enable
the farmer to market his surplus corn crop
within the next few months and thus set
the wheels of industry in motion, as 1t
would go a long ways toward restoring the
old-time prosperity
II this scheme is good for Iowa, why Is
1t not good for Nebraska2 / have 1t on
the authority OF the originator OF this move
ment that both the railroads and the bank
ers OF Iowa are very fayorably impressed
with this plan. which has been tried by
individuals and found profitable.
Many of the bankers and railroad agents
are in hearty cooperation with the move
ment and from present indications ii will
be brought to a successful issue in the very
near future.
CHARLES d. THOMPSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
SETTLES POOR FARM CASES
Purchasers Of the Lots Win Their Fight for
Release.
SUPREME COURT GIVES ITS OPINION
Renmrms the Decision of the Dougi"s
County District Court Concern
ing Powers of the County
Commissioners.

LINCOLN. Jan. s.-(Special Tclegram)-
The supreme court today handed down an
opinIon in the case OF Stenberg against the
State ex rel Keller, known more populariy
as the Douglas county poor farm case. The
court reafIirmed the decision OF the district
court OF Douglas county, the syllabus oil the
opinion being
Stenberg against state, ex rel Keller Er-
ror from Douglas county. Reainrmeu'
Opinion by Judge Harrison. ~ ,,-,
The requirements of section ~, artlcle
chapter xviii Compiled Statutes, In regard
20 the proportion of votes which must nave
been cast in favor of propositl9}n suD- SUI,
mitted at an election to work It's adoption
Held Applicable to the submission or q
proposition to sell the public grounds oil
2. II is n settled rule of construction in
this state that n simultaneous repeal ana
re-enactment of a statute or section thereol,
in terms or In substance is a mere affirm
ance of the original aud not T. eal thereot
I'm the strict or constitutional sense OF the
word. state against Bemis, DO Neb., ga
followed.
session of 1851 entitled AN act TO amend
section % of an act entitled An act con-
cerning counties and county officers, ap-
proved March /, 1879" did not repeal the
preceding section "a of the act of 1879, as
pepedi Gepeniue9t sactInn Tpon "a bv imniicaton.
A. The determination of whether or not
the proposition to sell the public grounds
of votes to work its adoption, was not
matter for the official determination of the
county board. The authority to make the
sale depended upon 1t appearing from the
abstract of the votes made during the Off
cinl canvass of the returns of the election
and filed with the county clerk that In
favor of the proposition the requisite num-
ber of votes had been cast. AS no official
finding of the board which attempted the
sale was necessary the action OF the county
board, which subsequently entertained and
passed upon the claim of purchasers at the
sale for repayment of the consideration, the
claim being based on the void character of
the sale, for lack of authority in the com
missloners to make It, did not involve n
review or reversal of the finding of the
former board
g. The question of title to the land at
tempted 10 be sold by the commissioners
and the validity of the conveyance or deed
were but incidental to the main one to
the validity of the sale and must follow
It's decision, hence Were not so involved
in the consideration and adjudication of
the claim before the commissioners as to
present the question of their effect on
the jurisdiction to hear and pass thereon.
q. Green against Barker. 66 N. w. Rep.
1922, AZ Neb g3i. distinguished.
T. The conclusions announced In the
former opinion, 67 N w. Rep, 100, includ-
ing the adherence to the adoption of Doug
las County against Keller G2 N. w. Rep,
GO, 43 Neb., G35, approved and reannounced,
but need not be here restatcl,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
HAYDEN BROS.
Grand sncrIncc CIothing Sale.

Grand Sacrifice Clothing Sale.
Mems $1,000 cashmere suits for $3.95.
Mems $3.50 chevlot suits for S2.75.
Mems $1,000 black and fancy woreted suits
for $500
Mems very fine $500 sack and frock suits
for $3.50.
Mems $1,000 fine Melton overcoat, Skin
ner's satin sleeve lining, for S4.75
Mems $3.50 kersey and beaver overcoat'
for Si.95.
Mems $3.50 fine Irish frieze ulsters fol
$500.
All mems odd trousers for less than hall
price.
Pants worth up to $500 now on sale fol
Csc, $150, 1925 and S3.25.
100 dozen 35c knee pants Saturday at 10c.
All soc and 75c knee pants for Csc.
All 95c and S1.25 knee pants for SOC.
SATURDAYS SPECIALS.
25 pounds granulated sugar for S100.
Best sugar cured hams, 10iac
California picnic hams, 6iAc.
New California prunes. 41hc.
Minnesota flour (ilgh PatenO S10O
S-pound can tomatoes, &c.
2-pound can corn, &c.
2-pound packages oatmeal only DC.
10 pounds navy beans for 25c.
Pint bottles tomato catsup, Sc.
Golden Rio coffee per pound, zoe.
Broken Rio coffee per pound, 12hc.
Cereal coffee, the new drink. 10c.
HAYDEN BROS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
MEETING OF THE RETAIL GRoCERs.
Action Taken Regarding Customers
Who Do Not Pay.

who Do Not Pay.
The regular meeting of the Retail Gro
GERS association was held at the Commercial
club rooms Thursday. The attendance
was as large as usual, the most of the gro
The main feature of the evening was the
discussion and final passage of a resolution
to the effect that letter be sent to all COR
porations and firms in the city employing
men, asking that they use their influence
grocery bills. 1t was urged that there are
good many men having steady employment
who make a practice Of not paying their
grocery bills, while there are plenty of hon
est men out of work who would pay If they
could.
The secretary reported the list OF
poor-pay customers which included between
1000 and 5000 names The list, he said, was
ready to go to the printers. AS soon tho
list can he printed a copy will be furnished
to each member of the association. 1t was
classes of customers. The first included those
who would pay If they could, and those who
could pay If they would.
The president was instructed to appoint q
committee to act in conjunction with COM
mttees from other bodies In an effort to
secure at the hands OF the legislature a
modification OF the garnlshment law. AS 1t
now stands II is impossible to collect bill
from any one who Is unwilling to pay, though
he may be drawing a good salary all the
time.
The meeting to be held two weeks from
Thursday will be followed by an informal
lunch or banquet, with the object OF making
the members better acquainted with each
ntIGr
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
TOMMY ENTERS a GENERAL DENIAL.
Says thnr lie DID Not Initiate IL High
NnNmnn.

A young Jesse James, according to the
statements of the complaining witnesses
against him, was arraigned In police court
Yesterday. He used no weapons, but, ac-
cordlng 10 the testimony, he performed his
work in a very highwayman-like manner.
His maine Is Tommy Qunlan and he is the
1O-year-old son of a very respectable citizen
living near Eighteenth and Leavenworth
streets Two boys OF about his own age
were the compainants against Tommy. One
was Julius Kortlang. who lives near Twenty
ninth ana Leayenworth streets and the other
was Dick Ross. whose home Is at Twenty
second and Mason streets. The encounter
occurred near Seventeenth and Leavenworth
streets at o'clock Wednesday night Kort-
lang and Ross were on their way home from
a store Both swore that Tommy Quinlan
approached them and at once demanded OF
Julius whether he had any money. The
latter responded In the negative, but this
answer did not appear TO satisfy Tommy,
who proceeded to go through the boys
clothes He, however. found no money. He
was also charged with using some very bad
language and that formed the bas!s Of the
complaint on which he was arrested, ms II
accused him OF "indeeent and disorderly con-
duct, lewd and laselvious behavior talking
In an indecent and filthy manner and maxi
ing improper suggestions" In the face OF
this array OF charges the little prisoner burst
into tears and could only say:
~ didn't do nothln"
On account OF the boys age Judge Gordon
concluded that he could not hold tho prisoner
and therefore discharged him with
reprimand.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
REPORT OF CITY ELECTRICIAN.
Details the Work Performed During
the Past Year.


The annual report of City Electrician
Schurlg has been filed with Mayor Broatch.
1t affords very thorough detail of the work
done by the electrician during 1896 and OF
the improvements that have been accom-
pllshed in the electrical wiring of the city
and in the removal OF super1uous and un-
slightly poles and wires. The report shows
that 1893 permits for electric wiring were
Issued. Under these were installed 5,O6G In
candescent lamps, ffty-five arc lamps and
seventy-four motors and dynamos, with a
combined capacity OF S97 horse power. Under
the direction of the electrical department
4+0 miles OF aerial wire were removed from
the streets and ninety-seven poles were taken
down. The wires Of the Nebraska Telephone
company in the business district were placed
under ground. S25 miles of wire being thus
removed from the streets. The total eX-
pense of street lighting during the year OK
elusive of the special service during fair
week, was $26 13111. The cost OF lighting
the city hall was 81 ,359.61 as compared
with total cost of $1.S64.O4 in 1895. The
expenses of the electrical department, in
cluding the salary OF the electrician, ag-
gregated $l,Sl1.75 while the receipts from
permits, etc. were S45675.
The electrician reports that satisfactory
progress has been made In inspecting the
old wiring In the city and getting the wiring
in the various buildings In the condition
contemplated by the ordinance This wiring
rs now In Bood cOhultlon anu no nr'S pc-
cured during the year the source OF which
could be traced to defective wiring He
recommends that the ordinance be amended
to make the fee for inspection depend on
the amount OF work to be inspected, instead
OF the present system, which compels the
same fee for inspecting one that would be
charged for inspecting 1000 LAMPS. The
total capacity OF installations found defective
during the year comprised 2,9O9 incandeseent
lamps. 112 arc lamps and twelve motors.
Lost nf others
are now being attended, to.
portion OF the report is devoted to mu
ncpal lighting The electrician says that
he has madN inquiries OF the officials OF
other cities In regard to the expense OF their
public lighting and has been convinced that
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
DRUGGIST RAPp sTIRs UP A FIGHT
Makes Things Lively at the Home of
the Champeuoys.

Christian Rapp, the druggist at Twentieth
and Grace streets, was arrested yesterday
for committing an assault upon
Thomas Champenoy, who is employed In
the stoFekeeper's department OF the Union
pacisc.
The ARRAY occurred Thursday night at
Champenoy's residence, 2i07 North Nine
teenth street. Champenoy and his brother,
Dan. were In the house when Rapp entered
The druggist took seat and remained quiet,
although he mumbled to himself. Champe-
noy says that Rapp suddenly arose and
made a lunga for him. The two men
scufied. and Rapp was finally beaten Off
with Daniel Champenoy's assistance. but MOI;
until a sweater was torn from the othel
Champenoys back. Rapp left, but returned
a short time after and made an attempt to
get In the house again.
Champenoy stated yesterday that he had
had no difficulty OF any character with the
druggist. AS matter OF fact he was one
OF the signers OF Rapp's application for a
druggists license TO sell liquors. He be-
lieves that at the time OF the ARRAY RapD
was maddened by alcohol.
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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
FOR THE TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
Exposition Committee Asked to Name
Three Delegates.

Mayor Broatch has requested the executive
committee of the Transmississippi and In
ternational Exposition to designate three
suitable persons for appointment as commits
sioners from Omaha to the Tennessee Cen
tennial, to be held at Nashville. There is no
pay attached to these positions, but they
are regarded as very desirable and hon
orable. 1t is requested that these persons
who have the time and the inclination to
visit Nashville as such commissioners make
that fact known to members OF the commit
tee, and the request of the mayor will be
complied with at the meeting of the commit
tee this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Ercc pilIS.

Send your address to H. e. Bucklen G. Co.,
Chicago, and get free simple box of DR.
Kings New Life Pills. trial will con
vince you of their merits. These pills are
easy in action and are particularly effective
in the cure of Constipation and Sick Head
ache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they
have been proved Invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from every
deleterious substance and to be purely vegc-
table They do not weaken by their action
but by giving tone to stomach and bowels
greatly invigorate tho system. Regular size
25c per box Sold by Kuhn & Co., druggists
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
CALLED nEFORE JUDGE KEYsOR.
German Bans Stockholders Must Pay
nr show Guuae.

The stockholders of the defunct German
Savings bank will appear before Judge
Keysor this morning to show cause
why suits should not be Instituted against
them on their stock to pay an assessment
OF so per cent which has been levied by
order of the court to meet the obligations
OF the bank to the deposltors.
The motion filed by an attorney claiming
was asked to set aside the order directing
the receiver to commence suits against the
stockholders. has been oyerruled by Judge
Keys0r on the ground that the attorney
making the motion had no right to appear
for the bank as the attorney for the re-
ceiyer is the only attorney authorized to
appear for the bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Exposure to Disense.

Does not necessarily mean the contraction
OF disease provided the system is in a vigor
Gus condition. with the blood pure and all
the organs in healthy action. When In
such condition contagion is readily re
sisted and the disease germs can find no
lodgment Hoods Sarsaparila is the best
medicine to build up the system because 1t
makes pure, rich blood, and pure blood is
the basis of good health. In cold weather
It is especially necessary to keep up the
health tone because the body is subject to
greater exposure and more liable to disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the safeguard of
health
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
bright Prospects Ahead.

r. S. McAllster of st. Louis, general
feight agent of the American Refrigerator
Transit company; j. II. Kerr of Milwaukee
and of the same company, and Charles
Peak of Minneapolis. Of the Toledo, Ann
Arbor & Northern railroad, were all in the
city yesterday I'VE are making our regular
tour through this section of the country, look
ing after business" said Mr. McAllister.
1--WE find business a little dull. but no more
so than is usual right after the holidays
have passed. 1t is not one whit duller than
during the corresponding period for several
years past. The prospect is bright for a
good business in the next three months"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

purposes OF Is mills. The levy made by the
county last year was IA mills and the
county funds are now about 1000 short
OF the amount required for the county busl-
moss. How TO keep within the statutory
limit and provide for fund for the pay
ment OF these judgments is a question the
commissioners will have to meet during
the coming six months.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
puGNACIous TEAMsTEn IN JAIL
Pleads Guilty TO AssnuItinE Special
officer Carlson.

officer Carlson.
Frank Clark, teamster who has given
the garbage contractor considerable trouble
in times past, became bit pugnacious
Thursday and was arrested.
Special Officer Carlson caught Clark dump
ing manure on a vacant lot and promptly
informed him that he intended to arrest
him. Clark, however, was OF a different
opinion, and drove off at runaway speed.
Carlson followed in a buggy. The chase
continued for several blocks but the officer
finally caught up with Clark at the latters
barn at Twenty-second and Pacific streets.
Both men alighted from their rigs.
You'll not arrest me-" yelled Clark, who
was holding a pitchfork in his hands. The
officer made a lunge. and Clark brought
the pitchfork down, cutting a cash three
inches in length on the officers head. Four
stitches were required to repair the dam
age. Clark, however, was landed in Jail.
Thursday two charges confronted the
prisoner, one OF assault and battery and the
other OF hauling garbage without license.
To both Clark pleaded guilty On the first
he was fined $40 and costs, and on the other
$40 and costs He could not pay the fines
and therefore went to jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

Serving meals on the European plan (you
pay only for what you order) on the Bur.
lington's
500 p. m. train for Chicago,
435 p. m. train for Denver,
905 a. m. train for Kansas City.
Tickets, time tables. berths, etc., at ticket
Office 1902 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
the present contract in Omaha is a fair one

the present contract in Omaha is a fair one
for the city.
Some extensive improvements are recon-
mended in the fire and police alarm depart
ment In the first place a chloride storage
battery is wanted in place of the gravity
battery now in use The latter costs about
$400 per year to operate and requires the
attention CT one man the greater part of the
time The operation of the storage battery
would not cost over $50 per year and would
give far more satisfactory service The cost
of making the change. including the pur-
chase of a new charging switchboard, is
estimated at $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
six-ThIrty II. NJ. Train.
OF the
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE,
& ST. PAUL RT.
Best service.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Dining car.
City Office: 1904 Farnam.
DATES FOR SUMMER RACE MEETS.
Managers Promise "a Large Field OF
Fast Horses.

Managers Promise Large Field OF
Fast Horses.
The dates OF the summer race meetings
in this circuit have now been agreed upon
and the indications point to very sue
cessful season. The first meet will be at
Sioux City. June s-1l, the others on the
dates named: Lincoln, June 1918; st. Joe.
June 22-25; Omaha. June 3O-July 3; Des
Moines, July 5-S; ottumwa, probably July
1916.
II the plans now proposed are carried
out. the combined purses offered at the six
meetings will aggregate s57 600. This, with
the short shipments between the six cities,
Il Is said. will be sufficient to attract an ex-
eeptionally good field OF horses. The local
association Is now at work on the details
for the races, and the managers expect 10
offer the best cards that have yet been made
up In this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
BucLIin's Arnica saIve.

The best salye in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chllblains, corns and
all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. II IL guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price
90 cents per box.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

The injunction issued from Judge Keysor's
court restraining the city authorities from
enactlng any legislation bearing upon the
franchise OF the water works company was
dissolved yesterday by order Of the court
and the case was dismissed without prejudice
upon the request OF the plaintiffs In the
case. The costs in the case were ordered
taxed against the plaintiffs. This dispOses
OF the application OF the water company
for a transfer OF the case to the United
States court, and the whole matter is now
out of court.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

vicinity of Fort Crook Three men have
been definitely located, and a number of
others are suspected. Several arrests VIII
probably be made today. The parties
have been peddlng whisky in small quanti-
ties to the people in that neighborhood, and
were exposed by soldiers at the fort.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

Lena May swift has applied Tor a divorce
from Omer II. Swift on the grounds OF de-
sertion and nonsupport She alleges that
she was married to Swift December 8, 1885,
In Lexington, Neb.. and charges that he de-
serted her In September. 1894. She also
alleges that she has three children, all boys,
and che asks for a divorce and the custody
OF these children.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Personally Conducted Excursions

Leave Omaha every Friday via the Union
Pacific No change OF cars to Ogden, San
Francisco or Los Angeles. Tourist sleepers
daily to San Francisco.
Special attention paid to ladies travelling
alone. A. G. DUNN,
City Pass. and Tiki. Agent
1902 Farnam st.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
DIED.

DIED-Powers-Mls Annie, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Powers, January S,
at their residence, 1924 So. 2ith street.
Funeral notice later.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
Bee, 1897
Honesty in Shoes

Is the best policy. Some honest because it's
natural, some because they can't help themselves and
some because it pays. Makers of shoes have more
chance for dishonesty than makers Of most anythng
else because few people know the difference between
split leather and full stock in the uppers-between
solid leather and filled leather in the soles Our max
make honest shoe because we pay for honest
shoes and won't accept anything else. Even our s125
shoes have real leather counters and soes Our SO
and s175 shoes solid leather throughout. Our So
shoes are as good most peoples $500 shoes and
famous Goodyear welt shoes for s25o full
of honesty as this paper is full of print They
are made of full stock calf They
Goodyear welted, wide back stay, solid stitched
They have honest soles, honest insoes, honest
ters. honest Innings and they are sold at an honest
price. For wear. for looks for comfort for Dress for
economy for stye for worth your money lin shoe
leather these shoes beat any shoes offered anywhere
for $500 to So. So Many people them full year.
Honesty is the best policy in shoes The more you
know Of The Nebraska shoes the better off youl be.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

The most astonishing results In healing
wounds have been shown by Salvation Oil.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

Although many remedies are pushed into
the market by spicy advertisements, DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup still takes the lead.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09
mind Pigs at Ford Crook.

The revenue officers have located an ex-
tensiye field Of Illicit liquor vendors In tho
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-09

The king of pills is Beecham's-B Beecham's