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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Funeral of II. II. WILEY.

PIERCE, Neb., Jan. 14,-(Special)-Th re-
mains of B. b. Wiley, who died in this
city on Tuesday night. were laid to rest in
Prospect View cemetery this afternoon. The
funeral was well attended, as Mr.. Wiley
was one of Pierce countys prominent ctl-
zens and one of north Nebraska's ablest
lawyers. He was 6S years of age and leaves
a wife and one son. Deceased figured quite
prominently in the New York legislature
in his early days. and was the author of
several bills which were passed by that
body,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
HOMES FOR THE MILLION



massed against the agricultural interests.
He denied that the lard and tallow interests
were opposed to the bill and closed with an
eloquent peroration in favor of the measure
with the statement that he always stood
ready to unmask deception in order that all
might have fair play.
Mr.. Cannon answered Mr.. Henderson with
the assertion that the bill was a fraud on
its face, processing to do one thing but
with misrepresentation in its stomach doing
something else.
Mr.. Cannon's remarks drew from Mr.. Hen
derson an indignant protest. THE oppos-
ton to this BILL" he said with great
emphasis, comes from the capitalized in
stitutions in Chicago and Kansas City. 1t
comes from men like Armour and Swift who
are destroying the great cattle interests
of my state and of other states by keep
ing down the price of beeves and keeping
up the price Of beefsteak."
Mr.. CIRCUITS amendment was adopted. The
bill was then passed, 126 to SO.
The presidents veto of the bill to create
a new division of the eastern judicial dis
trict of Texas was laid before thd house and
was referred to the judiciary committee.
The Indian appropriation bill was reported.
resolution was adopted, on motion of
Mr. Fitzgerald, democrat of Massachusetts,,
calling on the secretary of the Navy for
an estimate of the amount of money which
would be required to place the frigate Con-
stituton. now lying at the Portsmouth
navy yard, in such seaworthy condition as
would enable her to make the trip from
Portsmouth to Washington. The object in
bringing her to Washington, he said, was
to preserve and use her as a naval museum.
Among the pension bills passed was one
granting a pension OF $50 per month to
Martha Custis Carter, widow of the late Rear
Admiral S. p. Carter.
After the bill passed. Mr.. Loud, republican
of California, said he had consistently op-
posed bills carrying so large an amount
and should have objected in this case had
his attention not been distracted.
AT LEO the house Adjourned q
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
WEALTHY NINE OWNER MISSING.
millionaire George =. Hammond Mys-
terLonsIN sinks Out of SIght.

millionaire George y. Hammond Mys-
terlously sinks Out of Sight.
CHICAGO Jan. 14.-Millionare Mine
Owner George S. Hammond of the San Juan
mining district Of New Mexico is missing, and
1t is feared he has been roully dealt with.
Hammond left Albuquerque N. NJ, Christ
mas week, bound for Chicago, to dispose OF
some mining property He had several thou
sand dollars with him and a quantity OF
valuable jewelry. Detectives have learned
that the ticket purchased by Mr.. Hammond
was used to this city, but further than that
there Is no clew to the mans whereabouts.
None Of the hotel registers in the city con-
talns his signature, and tour of private
boarding houses has not offered clew. II
is believed by the detectives that Mr.. Ham
mond fell into the hands Of strangers, and
was robbed, and perhaps murdered, for his
money Mrs Hammond and her daughter
will arrive in Chicago Saturday to aid in
the search.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

YORK. Neb., jan .-(Special) )-Steps are
being taken toward the purchase of suitable
buildings for poor farm for York county.
At recent meeting Of the city council a
resolution requesting the county supervisors
to take such steps was passed and sub
mitted to the board, which yesterday passed
resolutions favoring the proposition. An
appropriation of $4,000 will probably be
made as starter. While there has been
heretofore no pressing need for such an
institution, yet 1t 10 deemed to be a matter
of economy to provide such for the use of
the county poor.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
state Reception at the white House.

NASIiINGIU4N, JdH If.-Ine -WhIte HOUSE
presented a brilliant appearance tonight on
the occasion of the first evening state re-
ception Of the season given by President and
Mrs Cleveland. The diplomatic corps were
the guests of honor and those invited to
meet them included the members of con-
gress, the judiciary and the officers OF the
army and navy. The decorations of the
east room were much the same as those used
with effect at the New Years reception
The president and Mrs. Cleveland, with the
members of the cabinet and their ladies'.
awaited the guests in the blue parlor. Tho
diplomatic corps. headed by Sir Julian
Pauncefote, were first presented Colonel
Wilson of the army. assisted by Lieutenant
Gilmore, made the introductions
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

ELKHORN, Neb., Jan. 14.-(Special)-
Warrants are out for the arrest of John
Snyder and John Guyger, charging them
with assault wednesday night they called
at the residence of Charles Pefaeltger, four
miles south of this place, and called that
gentleman up out of bed When Pefaeltger
came to the door they pounced upon him
and beat him severely. The trouble arose
over disagreement about the rental of some
land belonging to Pefaeltger.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Ice TnI.cn from Mnnnwn.

Cold storage men have taken advantage of
the recent little premonition of winter to
fill their ice houses with the thin crop of
Ice that has formed. Two hundred tons have
been hauled from Lake Manawa in the last
two days. Wheeler & Hereld finished the
Job of hlling their house last evening. They
had fifty teams at work. The ice Is nearly
eight inches thick and very firm and clear
Manawa Ice has not been used for other than
cold storage purposes in recent years but
Ice dealers are looking toward the great
eXpanse OF clean and hard crystal with a
good deal of interest. The water In the lake
is many feet higher than 1t was a number
OF years ago when samples OF the ice We're
analyzed and pronounced unfit for family
use. The icemen believe that the increased
depth will make the ice as good as any
Samples have been sent to Des Molnes for
analysis, and II favorable reports are re-
turned several Ice houses will be filled
with II.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

ST. PAUL, Jan. 1i.-The receivers of the
Bank of Minnesota filed their statement
of assets and liabilities late this afternoon.
The nominal assets amounted to 1910, 1875
and the liabilities to creditors to s., ,325, ,522
Including the cash on hand when the re-
ceivers took possession they now have on
hand $lG5,2l3. This amount includes about
$4,000 in cash realized from deposits De-
cember % 1896
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
YOUNG GIRL MISSING IN LINCOLN.
Leaves Her Home In the Country aud
Mother Searches Capital I'm vain.

Mother Searches Capital I'm vain.
LINCOLN, Neb. Jan. 14-(Special Tele-
gramO-Ella Ross a young girl lately resid-
ing in Firth about twenty miles from this
city, is mysterously missing. Two weeks
since she came to lincoln and wrotu to her
mother that she had secured a room at 229
North Eleventh street, giving the number as
room IL, and was lodging there. Letters from
her mother and other members of the Ross
family began to arrive at this address, but
no Miss Ross has as yet been there and, In
fact. there Is mo room IL In the building.
Yesterday Mrs. Ross came to Lincoln In
search OF her daughter, and made a pretty
thorough examination OF the town. but with
out success. Miss Ross Is about is years OF
age. Her father Is divorced from her
mother, and is now living in Beatrice. The
Lincoln police cannot locate her, and fears
of foul play are entertained.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

for tAo making OF harbor whore ships
may safely anchor at Mnzntlan. II. Smoot
OF Galveston Is the contractor The speci-
tcations call for the construction OF a first
class harbor with depth OF not less than
thirty feet. IL Is calculated that three
years Will be required to complete the un-
dertaking. The Monitor Snalocnse says
the amount TO be expended will approx
mate $40 100000 Mexican silver.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
DnvId y. HenneEsey's Benuests.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Jp.. I4.-(special Tele-
HenRessey is residuary
legatee under David sJ. SHennessey's will,
filed to day. He gets Bis brothers. large
estate. except nominal .3bequests to the re-
mainder OF the family sl5, 900 to the arch
diocese, $500 to Roman Catholic charities
and $1,000 for masses.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
YOUNG IOWA CROOK LANDS IN JAIL.
Charles Lcathers, Horse Thief and
EorGcr. md Not Yet Twenty.


CHEROKEE, Ia, Jan. i4-(Special.) Dep
uty Sheriff Ira Baker of Calhoun county ar
rived at Cherokee from Sioux Falls last
evening" having in charge Charles Leathers
of Rockwell City, who is wanted at that
place for horse stealing. Leathers was To-
Gated at Sioux Falls where he was serving
a term for forgery, and as soon as his time
was out he was arrested by the sheriff OF
Calhoun county. The team was stolen from
a Mr.. Leanord at jolly, Ia, last September,
and was sold by LeatherS to parties at Fort
Dodge. After dspoSing OF the team Leath-
ers operated all over Iowa, making bust
ness of forging checks and drafts for small
amounts on well-to-do farmers and getting
them cashed by merchants after banking
hours.
1t has developed since his arrest that he
is wanted in a great many Iowa towns for
this offense. 1t is also claimed that he Is
wanted at Webster City for grand larceny,
having stolen watch from young woman
OF that place.
Leathers is Lat 10 years of age, but he is
one of the smOothest crooks that has oper-
ated in Iowa for years. He is handsome and
has a manly bearing; he is an experienced
clerk, and says he has been employed In
a great many towns throughout the state
while the detectives were securing the coun-
try for him. He claims to have posed as an
auctioneer in one town, and while behind
the counter selling goods a detective who
was looking FOR MIN came in and bought
piece OF jewelry and went out without rec
ognizing him. Young Leathers' parents are
well-to-do and respected citizens of Rock
well City His mother Is worth $3.50 900, and
spent her money freely in giving the son a
thorough education.
The sheriff and his prisoner remained. over
night in Cherokee, and took the noon
train for Rockwell City. Leathers occupied
a cell in the county jail, and entertained the
other inmates and newspaper reporters for
several hours with stories OF his crimes and
how he succeeded so successfully in evading
the officers He docs not seem to be the
least bit concerned about the future, and
says that his mother will fix the matter up
for him: and even il she fails to do 50, he
does not dread going to the penitentiary.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Judge WOOIson Puts In One Day Clos
ing Up some Business.

Judge WooIson Puts In One Day Clos
ing Up Some Business.
Judge Woolson held a session of the federal
court yesterday. The absence of attorneys
in several cases that were expected to be
taken up prevented their consideration. The
greater part of the day was consumed in
the examination and approval OF the ac-
counts of United States Marshal f. p. Brad
ley The claims OF District Attorney Fu.len,
Clerks Steadman, Mason and Hunter were
allowed
The law case OF Winchester against Riley
was taken up on submission OF evidence
and advanced on the docket. II has been
hanging fire in the courts for many years
and the action taken yesterday will prob
ably result In its disposal at the March term.
The case OF Clark against the Elgln
Creamery company was called up and DIS
missed. The case came into the federal court
from Union county.
The mittmus Issued for the Imprisonment
of Frank Hobatka. a delinquent retail liquor
dealer, was recalled.
Judge Woolson adjourned court early in
the afternoon and left for his home in Mount
Pleasant on the evening train. District At
torney Fullen returned TO his home in Fair
field on the same train.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Republican Tariff Builders.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-The republican
tariff makers held no meeting today. having
encountered several perpleTlng points in the
chemical schedule, which they began work
on last night. Certain members were as
signed to procure information on various
points and tomorrow the committee will re-
sumo its work on the schedule.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

Mary A. Strclonger and her husband, the
actor. known as NJ. u. Curtis, by Minnie
Dackcr for the reconveyance OF certain
property or OF damages In lieu thereof The
plalntln alleged that she exchanged certain
the defendants In California. She avCrred
that the California property was not OF the
she was induced to make the exchange by
tae false and fraudulent representations
made by them.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

WAHoo, Neb, Jan. 14.-(special) THE
case of Case against Case for slander was
given to the jury at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and at 10 o'clock this morning a
verdict for 5000 damages was brought in
This was an action wherein Mrs. Ida Case
sued her mother-in-law, Lucretia Case, for
damages in the sum of $4,000 for SANDER
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
nox is nrought nncIs for TrinI.

DECATUR, Neb., Jan. H.-(Speclal.)-
Crum, the young lad accused of stealing s65
from a man named Worth, who lives near
Lyons last week, was captured at his old
home in Kansas and brought back to this
county by Sheriff Lanford of Tekamah. The
prisoner is said to be very reticient and his
attorney has openly stated that it will be
no trouble whatever to prove his clients
innocence. The evidence of the state is en-
tirey circumstantial
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

CORNING, Ia, Jah. H.-(Special Tee-
gram)-Edward Jennings, farmer living
near Prescott fell from a load of hay yes
terday evening and broke his neck He lived
but short time. He leaves a large family
In destitute circumstances.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Town VeterinnrInns ELECT Officers.

DES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 14.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The annual meeting of the State Vet
erinarians' association closed today. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: President, G.. A..
Johnson. Sioux City; first vice president s.
II. Kingery, Creston; second vice president,
j. II. Mcleod, Charles City; secretary and
treasurer. ]. e. Brown, Oskaloosa; directors,
ID. ii. Miller, ]. |. Gibson and w. A. Heck.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Oh hurch-LinLcr.

WAHOO, Neb., Jan. 14.-(Special)-Las
night at the residence of l. s. Barton in this
city occurred the marriage of o. C. Church
and Miss Stella Linder. Rev. ], ]. w. Place,
Baptist minister, officiated. The bride and
groom are two of Wahoo's most popular
young people.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

CRESToN, Ia. Jarn. 14.-(Special)- )-The
Union county farmers institute adjourned
this afternoon, after a two days session.
The topics were fully discussed and the
large number of farmers in attendance
profted by the discussions. The officers for
next year are: President, Il. S. Huntington
vice president, J. b. Peterson; secretary, G..
N Mayer; exeective committee ]. f. Staadt,
C. j. Burdette, A. b., Bamford. The next
meeting will likely be held at Alton.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Hood Ii Lilo.

II is the medium which carries to every
nerve, muscle. organ and fibre its nourish-
ment and strength. II the blood Is pure,
rich and healthy you will be well; II i'm
pure. disease Will soon overtake you. Hoods
Sarsaparllla has power to keep you in health
by making your blood rich and pure.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
News for thc ARMY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The following officers having served
more than thirty years in the army are, en-
their own application, retired from active
service this date: Major William b. Ken
nedy, Fourth cavalry; Major Adam Kramer,
Sixth cavalry
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Burglar is Landed in Jail.

CRESTON, Ia, Jan. 14.-(Special)- l)-The
thief who robbed the farm house of E. C.
Anderson last Sunday afternoon is now in
the Union county jail, He was arrested by
Sheriff Davenport in this city last evening,
after having pawned the stolen gold watch.
The fellow confessed Ills name he holds
secret. He admits having been in Jail be-
fore
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
AccidcninIIy shonts His Fnther.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Jan. 14.-(Special.)-A
sad shooting accident occurred at Clare yes
terday, in which Daniel O'Hearn, sr, lost
his life. His youngest son, James. was going
rabbit hunting, and had loaded his gun in
the house. AS he was passing out,of the
door the gun was discharged the load strik-
ing Mr.. O'Hearn and tearing its way through
his lungs. Medical ain was unavailing, and
he died a few hours after,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Annroyed hy thc President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE president
has approved the act providing for the pur-
chase of public lands for reservoirs and the
granting of pension to the widow of Cen
eral Henry Van Cleve.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Revival Services at HiIdreth.

HILDRETH, Neb., Jan. 14.-(Special.)-W
]. Cruzen of North Platte, who is known
as the reformed engineer, is assisting Rev.
Trites in a series of revival services at this
place A great deal of interest is being
manifested in the meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

Never defer a vital matter. cough
shouldn't be neglected when Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup will cure 1t at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Firemen Elect Delegates.

DAVID CITY, Neb,. Jan. H.-(special.)-
The members of the David City fire depart
ment at their last meeting elected three
delegates to attend the convention OF the
Firemen's association, to be held at Column
bus next week
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
FORECAST OF ToDAY's WEATHER
Generally Fair in Nebraska, with
SIighilN HiEher TcmncrnIurc.

Generally Fair in Nebraska, with
Slightly Higher Temperatures.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE forecast
for today is:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Generally
fair; slightly warmer; south winds.
For Missouri and Iowa-Cloudy in the
morning. followed by fair; winds shifting
to south; not so cold in western portion
For South Dakota-Fair; south winds
For Wyoming-Generally fair; south
winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Jan. H-omaha record of rainfall
and temperature compared with cor
responding day of the past three years:
1897. 1896. 1895. 1894
Maximum temperature. 26 81 AZ 81
Minimum temperature... 10 10 10 80
Average temperatures. Y 2S 2S 40
Raintall OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. It 90 IT 90
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for the day and since March l.
1896:
Normal temperature for the day........ Is
Accumulated excess since March 1..... 10l
Normal precipitation for the day. .02 inch
nc, prei,icieney Ior the y..;;.i...;..:., Q2 inch
Excess since March l.;..;......... 5.S2 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1895. 49, % inches
Reports from stations nj = 10. IN.
seYenty-hfth meridian time.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
ErnngcIist MnIses Mnny Converts.

YORK, Neb., jan H.-(Special) )-Evange-
list j. E. Wolfe is creating a stir in church
and religious circles by his revival services
here. Large crowds flock nightly to the
Baptist church to hear him, and number
of converts have been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

We have had placed in our hands for sale
some great bargains in cottages, farms and
acre property; also some choice bIstness
property first mortgages bought and sold
Day & Hess.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
LEASES FOR GRAZING LANDS
Governor Richards Makes Recommendations
to the Wyoming Legislature.
WOULD BENEFIT STATE AND SToCKMEN
General Government should he Asked
to Ccdc the Control of All
Public Lands TO the
states.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. A.-(Special)-
The message OF Governor w. a. Richards to
the fourth Wyoming state legislature was
delivered today to a joint session of the
senate and house. The greater part of the
financial and other local affairs of the state
and recommendations for legislation upon
local questions.
In discussing the utilization OF state
lands, Governor Richards made a strong
argument in favor OF the cession of all of
the public lands now owned by the general
government to the state, and pointed out a
plan under which the western states could
materially improve the conditions that now
exist On this question the governor spoke
as follows:
"The fundamental defect in existing land
laws is that they deal with the irrigable or
arabic land alone. To secure the best use
of our resources we must have laws which
will provide for the preservation and re-
newal of our forest areas and the proper
management and disposal of our grazing
land. The forest lands comprise more than
10 per cent of the states area. More than
80 per cent of its SO, 600, 900 acres is grazing
land. To leave so great part of our ma
terial resources without management or su-
pervision is to invite destruction.
"In the right use of the grazing land is to
De tOunu tnc SOLUTION Oh our agricultural
problems. If the state could control these
lands and lease them to farmers and stock
men at a low rental ii would prevent the
destruction OF native grasses. now taking
place, reduce taxes, provide ample revenue
for county and state government, put an end
to the range conflicts which now threaten the
peace and prosperity of communities in many
parts of the state and place the stock inter
ests of Wyoming on a safe and enduring
basis. The present open range does none OF
these things, and so long as continued rem
ders most OF them impossible. So far as ag-
riculture is concerned about foIr-fifths Of
the state has no value except for the pastur-
age 1t affords. At present there arc no laws
governing the disposal of this portion and
no regulations for its management or use.
The open range industries carry within
themselves the seeds of their destruction.
Success depends upon sparse population and
a regard for range rights. With immigration
and settlement comes destructive competi-
tion for the enjoyment Of its privileges.
Every farm reclaimed curtails the free pas
turage and adds another individual to dis
pute the right of what remains.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
New Mexican unrbor.

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to op-
crate. Cure Indigestion. biliousness. 95c.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Denuty MnrshaI KiIIed.

JACKSON, KY, Jan. NV. A. Bayard
deputy United States marshal OF this place
was instantly killed today by Jacob Neace
while IN the discharge of his duty eighteen
miles from here. A sheriff and posse left
tonight for the scene of the murder to ar
rest Neace.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
RenI Estnte Trnnsferr.

The following real estate transfers were
reported yesterday at the office of ]. w.
Squires:
b. w. Braley and wife to Franz Mel
son, els lot l., block 2 Stutsman's
r, LIST add, 1000
Lars Jensen. NV y sw 4 35-77-i3 y d / 295
George G. Rice and wife to Smsett9 ''--'
Roger. lots 80 and a. block ii
Wright's add, W d..,.,.......,.......,
County Treasurer to Mary L. Ever
EFT; 40 II. lot 2 block Is, Crimes
add d.,...,.,...,,........... 2i3
Four transfers. total. ................s2 s.. 469
Our stock OF ladies' capes and jackets to
be closed out regardless OF cost or value.
BOSTON STORE.
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

c. b. Viavi Co., female remedy. Medical
consultation free Wednesdays. Health book
furnished. 300 Merriam block.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
SHORT SESSION OF THE COURT

The Durfee Furniture company has re-
moved to 2O3 and POS Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 1.-THE Mexican
government has just awarded the contract
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
Rcbeknhs Install Officers.

On Monday evening Council Buns Re
bekah lodge No. 3 installed the following
officers: Mrs. s. A. s. sackett, N. c.; Mrs.
l.. b. Matthews, r. s.; Mrs. E. Wltter,
l.. s.; Myrtle Cutler V. G.; Harriet Blood
II. s.; Bertha Marsh, l.. s.; Mrs A.
J. l.. Burton, c.; Martha Holmes,
w; Sara Holmes, c.; Mrs. Mary Dob
son, /. G.; Mrs. W. Sead, o. c.; Mrs.
Yancey. organst; Mrs. DOhn, ID. ID. G. NJ.
|. o.; Mrs. c, w. Foster, reelected trustee.
After installation light refreshments were
served in the banquet ROOM
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-15
CnrtI. tic Actor such

NEW YORK, Jan. H.-A decision was
handed down today by Justice Andrews i'm
the supreme court In a suit brought against