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Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
MAJOR GENERAL BLISS nErIREs.
General Brooke Expected to BE
NnmcM for the Nncmnt pIncc.


Named for the Vacant Place.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-Major General a.
r. Bliss, commanding the the Department of
Texas at San Antonio. was placed on the
retired list of the army today on his own
application, under the forty years service
clause, after one days active service as
major general.
Colonel j. f. Wade, Fifth cavalry, the
senior officer present, has been temporarily
placed in command of the Department OF
Texas
The nomination of General John r. Brooke
commanding the Department of the Missouri
at Chicago, as major general, vice Bliss re-
tired, has been made out at the War de-
paitment, and probably will be sent to the
senate Monday General Brooke was Jumped
by Generals Wheaton, FOrsythe and Bliss,
whom he outrsnked, in order that those Off
GERS might be enabled to retire with the
rank and pay of major generals In the
expected event OF the confirmation Of General
Brooke, four colonels OF the line will be
advanced to the grade of brigadier general
TO TO MI vacancies caused by the recent promo
tions OF general officers
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Entertain. at Luncheon.

LYONS Neb,, May 2.-(Spoclal)-Mrs. ].
X. Adams entertained her friends at luncheon
Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. b. L..
Bean and Mrs. w. T.. Bookings of Tekamah
Those present were: Mesdames James Greg
oric, A. G. Rogers Waldo Lyon, Samuel
Shaw. w. s, Shumway, Walter Everett, j, Q.
McElheney, DR., Hill, NJ, t. Ford, Oliver
Waite c. A. Darling, Il, II. Morris, 4. C.
Webster Sllas Brown, Peter Peterson, T. II.
Rix, G. w Huntsberger, d. McMones, John
Lyon, g. w, Waite, w. A. Mann, r. White,
William Gift, II. A. Durrle. Joe Gates, G. A.
Chard. Il. f. Garter, ID. W. Gilland Peter
Wood, NJ. G. Smith, II. A. Hobbs Bert Ev-
erett, f. A, Farnham C. Van Schalck, Fred
Clausen, William Cass. B. l.. Bean and w.
B. Brooking.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
NAMES NEBRASKA eoMMIssroNERs.
Governor Holcomb Announces the Six
Exposition Directors.

Exposition Directors.
LINCOLN, May 22.-(Special.) .)-Governor
Holcomb today designated the following state
directors of the Transmtes issippi Exposition,
who will be appointed Iuly.9 8, the date set
by the law for making such appointment:
First District-H. NJ. Boydstou, democrat,
Nebraska City.
Second District-Martln Durham, repub-
llcan, Omaha.
Third District-W. A. Poynter, populist
Albion.
Fourth District-C. ID. Casper, democrat
David City.
Fifth Distrct-w. NJ Dutton, silver re-
publican, hastings.
Sixth District-William Neville, populist
North Platte.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
NERVE PAIN

In certain forms of ncHrnIpin the
nerve substance may became so
affected that drugs are of no avail. Elec-
irlciiS Is then safe ana efficient Here Is u
case.
II suffered for many weeks with severe
nerve PAIN extending from my shoulder to
my hand, which was so severe as to dis
lhle me Tor work ana keep me from sleep at
ntght After doCtoriug to no purpose and
tearing my arm would become entirely
paralyzcd, friend advised me to go to tho
shepard Medical Institute for Electrical
treatment, | did go, and a months treat
mcnt entirely cured me. | finished tho
course about six weeks ago ana the trouble
has not rcappeared in any way,
ELLA DANIELS,
"TMenty. second and Ohio Streels."
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
WALES AND WILLIAM



aggression must go no further, that Greece
must not be robbed of another acre Of her
land, nor of her money; that, in fact, her
territory must be rectfed and Turkey put
in her proper place in snite of the czar or
kaiser. This is insisted upon in Germany
and Russia, well In England and
Frarce There is the same sentiment re-
gardng the Transvaal. Dom Paul must be
considered a patriot, fGntlng for the fire.
sides of his people. So, too, again with re-
gard to the contagious diseases act for In
dia. The helpless men and still more help
less women must be protected Thus dis
appears prejudice in the advancing light OF
publicity and progress.
The introduction Of a wOmans name into
the South Africa controversy Is another sig
nihcant incident of the period. 1t now ap-
pears that the remarkable letters to the
Times from johannesburg were written by
Miss Flora Shaw, who first drew attention
to the woes and rights OF the Beers. She
has done far mere to assert right and JUS
tco than all the hystera of Olive Schreiner.
Mr. Chamberlain has been checkmated and
Cecil Rhodes justified.
BALLARD SMITH.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

when | went to Or. Shepard | was un-
able to follow my husincgs. | was weak
worse every day. | had such severe head
aches all the time that from this cause
alone | was nearly an invalid. My ears
We're constantly bu22in9 and ringing with
frequent spells of dizziness
AT times l could eat nothing, and there
was an entire lack of natural hunger that
stomach was sore and painful and always
sour.
81 regard DR.. Shepard's success in hand
ling my long standing trouble as exactly in
keening with his reputatur, After u short
period of treatment ] found myself prac-
tically free from all my ailments. | am
enjoying excellent health in every respect"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
BURGLARS PROMPTLY ARRESTED.
Two Rentricc Robbers Taken to Jail
by the Police.

BEATRICE, Neb. May 22.-(speclal Tele-
gram.)-The police were called to the corner
OF Nineteenth and Elk street, a little before
o'clock. Two men had been discovered
breaking into the houses OF Robert Hender-
son and Mr. Sovereign. By the description
given Chief Herman and Officer SPAIN, at
once decided that the guilty parties were
couple Of local toughs. Fred Carpenter snd
Cal Ralnes. When the officers went to the
house Of Carpenter they found him lying n
tho bed playing drunk but when the Off
GERS took hold of him to raise him up he
clinched and attempted to secure the officers
gun, and was promptly subdued with a blow
In the jaw. Ranes made no resistance, and
on the way to jail, admitted that he and Car
penter enered the houses for the purpose OF
carrying off what they could find No one
except the women, was at home at either
mousse and they all fled when they discovered
the robbers making an entrance
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

FKEMONT, Neb.. May 22-(special)-
John Warrington, who is in Jail awaiting
trial on the charge of stealing a horse from
Gus Jonas, appears to have rather shady
reputation, The sheriff of Boone county has
notified Sherin Kreader that Warrington is
wanted there for horse stealing. This morn
Ing A. Paul of Saunders county was at the
jail and identified Warrington as man who
stopped at his place the night before Jonas
horse was taken and his son identified the
coat and vest the prisoner wore as a part Of
his wedding suit, which was stolen from his
house the morning after Warrington left his
fathers place. Young Paul's house was
broken into that morning. but nothing was
missed except the suit OF clothes.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

For six years DR.. Shepard has conducted
in this city the largest practice in chronic
diseases ever known in the medical history OF
the state. The people know him. His work
has grown in the strong light OF intimacy
and permanency. lie deals directly with the
people, being outside OF all medical trusts
and combines. The methods of the Shepard
Medical Institute are improving constantly
AMI all who need medical aid are invited &c
call and examine the spacious and complete
offices. Scores Of patients are treated daily
and the reception and consultation rooms
preSent busy sCenos CNerY dnY In the Ncar.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

II cannot say too much in praise of your
Home Treatment, You were very patient
noa fhq IN na IN beab fs my case on anS nave m
cough and sneeze until exhausted when
get up mornings. Formerly l had a dry,
hacking cough with soreness and tight
ness through the chest. My tongue was al
ways coated and my breath offensive. In
fact the whole system seemed poisoned by
infections that were always present until
you took hold of my case. l felt from the
first few doses that you would cure me
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys is
the chief cause OF bladder troubles. So the
womb, like tho bladder, was created for one
purpose and II not doctored too much is not
liable to weakness or disease, except In rare
cases. 1t is situated back Of and very close
to the bladder therefore any pain disease or
inconvenience manifested In the kidneys.
back bladder or urinary passage is often by
mistake, attributed to female weakness or
womb trouble of some sort The error is
easily made and may be as easily avoided. To
hnd out correctly set your urine aside for
twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling
indicates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mild and extraordinary effect OF DR.. Kimer's
swamp-Root, the great kidney and bladder
remedy is eoon realized. II you need q
medicine you should have the best. AT
trusg SITS, fifty cents and one dollar. You
may have sample bottle and pamphlet. both
sent free by mail Mention The Omaha
Sunday Bee and Send your address to DR.
kiimer Co. Binghampton, N. Y. The
proprietors OF this paper guarantee the gen
illness OF thls 01sr,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
ORDER GENERAL MILES TO LONDON.
VIII heprs"ent the United states

VIII NtDreSenf the IniteI SIntes
Army at the Queens Jubilee.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-By direction OF
tho president. Secretary Alger today sent a
cable message to Major General Miles, com
manding the army, who is now at Constan-
tinople, instructing him to arrange his af-
fairs so as to enable him to be in London not
later than June Is to represent the United
States army at the ceremonies in honor of
the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Victoria's
accession to The British throne.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

DAVENPORT, Neb May 22.-(special)-
Ethel, the l2-year-o!d daughter of Chris
Beck, living four miles south of here, met
with severe accident yesterday. In at
tempting to hang a loaded shotgun on a
nan the gun was accidentally discharged, the
load entering the palm of her hand and
coming out through the wrist. Amputation
OF the hand will probably be necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Catch an Omaha Thief.

BLAIR Ned, May 22.-TlSpeclal TeIegram.)
AT Modale, Ia. today Sheriff Mencke, in
company with Deputy Sheriff .Grebe Of Doug.
las County, caught Fred Gordon, who stole a
horse belonging to Dan c. Callahan of Omaha
Thursday night. He formerly worked for
Callahan and passed through Blair yesterday
and as soon as the notice was received the
officials here started after him. There is $50
reward for the thief, who is in Jail here
today. He will be taken to Omaha tonight
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
VIII Unyuu n Monument

NORTH BEND, Neb., May 22.-(speciaI)
ALL preparations for the unveilng of the
soldiers monument here May 81 have been
made. Rev. Mr. Manchester of Canton, o.
Will be the orator OF the day He will also
preach the memorial sermon on Sunday.
May 30 General Gown of Omaha and Gov
ernor Holcomb will be here to take part In
the exercises
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
THE MICROSCOPE.

The wonderful power of the micro-
scope In diagnosis iS wei known.
The cNpcctorntions from the lungs
and the sccrctionS of the Kidneys
yield their secrets undcr fta powcr-
ful aid. so that ncurntc knowledge
may he gotten by the doctor. In sus-
Dcctcd kidney lung affections the
microscope affords the royal test.
Distant patients may utilize this fnct
well as those who come to the
office.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Memorial Day Plans mt Fullerton.

FULLERTON, Neb. May 22.-(Special)-I
The Grand Army of the Republic and Relief
corps are making great preparations to OBJ
serve Memorial day. A sermon will be
preached in the opera house on Sunday, May
30 by Rev. c. A. Mastin of the Methodist
Episcopal church. On Monday forenoon the
graves of the old soldiers in the cemetery
will be decorated, and in the afternoon an
address will be delivered by Rev. N. A.
Martin of Grand Island.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

FAIRMoNT. Neb., May 22.-(Specal.)-Th
Kansas City G Omaha depot at this place
was entered by burglars last night and the
large safe blown into fragments, some pieces
of 1t going through the side of the building
There was but Sc or 81 in the safe and they
failed to get that. as 1t was blown out with
the papers. Entrance was made to the build
ing with skeleton keys, as the doors were
left locked as usual
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
FARMERS FEAR A RABBIT PEST.
Little Animals Very Plentiful and
Ncry Tnme In NnIIeX Counix

Very Tame in valley County.
NORTH LOUP, Neb., May 22.-(Speclal) J.
Farmers complain that rabbits threaten to
become as great pest as they have been
Tor many years past in Australia. They ap-
pear to be almost everywhere and are said
to be causing considerable damage to garden
stun and trees. They are wonderfully tame
and make their hiding places in yards and
gardens within few feet OF residence build
ings' Cats and dogs appear to take little or
no hotlce OF them and 1t Is said that resort
10 poison, or some such means, will soon be
necessary to reduce their numbers The sue
culent prairie grasses here afford them abun.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

all arrive to take part in the program ar
ranged. but a very satlstaQtbty meeting was
held. c. o. league opened-the meeting by
devotional exercises.
A large audience was present in the even
ing. Pastor ]. s. Hadden delivered the ad-
dress Of welcome and Prot. Thomas Dobbs
responded. Rev. Belts of johnson delivered
the sermon. More delgates arrived for to-
day and successful cpnvention is antici-
al
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
BurIineton's Bridge Designer.

NEBRASKA CITY, May 22.-(special)-
Engineer George Morrison OF New York,
who designed the bridges of the Burlington
at this place, Psttsmouth and Rulo and
Chlet Engineer j. p, Wckes OF the Bur-
lngton system were in the city last night.
They left on special train this morning
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
American Volunteers AT Columbus.

COLUMBUS Neb.. May 22.-(Special.)-
THE Volunteers of America" the Ballington
Booth wing of the Salvation army, has
opened up barracks on Twelfth street in this
city and will remain here for the summer
at least. The forces here are commanded by
Captain Lucas and they will hold their first
meeting Sunday, after which they will have
regular services every afternoon and even
ing
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

EMERALD, Neb,, May 22.-(Special.)-
Rev. George L, Hosford gave his well known
lecture on Lookout Mountain" at the Meth
odlst Episcopal church last night. good
mousse greeted the speaker The lecturers
manner Of presentation was something new
and very appropriate.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
AIIeged IndInn ThIcf nIscharrea

DAhorA CITY, Neb., May 22.-(Special)-
William Pemnger, Wnnebago Indian. who
was arrested and lodged In Jail about
week ago, charged with stealing a buggy from
kufus King OF Blyburg, had his preliminary
eSahlhatioh before County Judge Ryan this
afternoon, and was discharged the evidence
being insufficient to hold him to the district
coulk
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

BuRWELL, Neb,. May 22.-(Special) THE
a. D. Cattle company is making extensive
arrangements to put in a large ranch in this
county on the Caamus river. Ten cars of
cattle arrived from Texas on Thursday
evening, After the cattle are branded they
VIII be sent out on the range for the sum
mer.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
burglars Clean OUT th. Cellar.

FREMONT May 22.-(Special.) )-Burglars
entered the cellar OF Mrs ]. F.. Dierks on
South Broad street last night and cleaned
out nearly everything in sight Canned fruit
lard eggs. ham and a few bottles OF wine
were taken. There u no clew 70 the thief.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Underestimate Number of Destitute.

WASHINGTON, May ga telegram was
received at the State department this morn
Ing from Consul General Lee indicating that
the number Of Americans in need in Cuba
= much larger than was supposed at first,
The consul general says that the number
may reach 1900 The consul at Matanzas
reports $50 there, and the consul at Sagua
450.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
VIII RehuiId win Brick.

STELLA Neb., May 22.-(speclal)-C. D.
Gentry whose building was destroyed by the
fire OF May II, is ready to let the contract
Tor brick building to occupy the lot. II.
H. Walrod. who occupied the former store
pleted
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
OFF TO STOCKHOLM EXPOSITION
Large Numbers of People Leave Oak
land To visit Sweden

OAKLAND, Neb., May 22-(Special)-
quite number of people from this place
arc going to Sweden to visit the exposition
at Stockholm and to see old friends. The
following citizens left this evening: nG-ew
Beckman, A. Hammarstrom Mrs. Morris
Nelson, John Nelson, Charles Peterson, o.
Holmquist, Miss Marie Swanson and Jonas
Johnson. They will be Joined in Chicago by
Nj. and Mrs William Erickson and daugh-
ter, Miss Julia Erickson, who also left here
this week
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
New Nance county Trea,urer

FULLERTON, Neb, May 22,-(Speclal
Telegram)-The board OF supervisors today
appointed J, w. Whitney county treasurer.
10 10 MI the vacancy caused by the death of
Theodore Lenker
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Goes TO West Point.

JUNIATA, Neb,. May 22,-(Special)-I
Philip Smith successfully passed the exami-
nation at Hastings for cadetship at West
Point and VIII leave for there today, to take
the final examination.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
TO ENGLAND ON SPECIAL MISSION.
Peter jansen is Sent to Promote n
Dcmnnh for Our CnIIIc.

FAlRBuRY, Neb., May 22.-(SpeciaL)-.
Hon. Peter Jansen will leave for England
about the lst OF June. He las been appointed
special agent of the Department of Agrlcul-
ture at Washington, and the object of his
trip Is to investigate the shipments of Amer
ican cattle and meat products to England
with view to inducing a greater demand
IN the British markets for the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

WASHINGTON, May ?2.-United States
Consul General Lee today cabled the State
department from Havana that the Spanish
officials there have released Ferdinand GOWN
an American citizen, who has been under ar
rest, and he will leave the island.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
One OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one purpose.
namely, receptacle for the urine, and as
such 1t is not liable to any form Of disease
except by one of two ways, The first way
is from imperfect action of the kidneys. The
second way is from careless local treatment
OF other diseases
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
FORECAST or ToDAY's WEATHER.
Fair sunday In Nebraska with Winds
In the North.

WASHINGTON, May 22-Forecast for
Sunday:
For Nebraska and South Dakota,-FaIr:
north winds,
For Kansas-Partly cloudy weather. with
occasional showers; northerly winds. be-
coming variable.
For Iowa and Missouri-Generaly fair
Sunday nOrtherly winds.
For Wyoming-FaIri northerly winda-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
CATARRHAL ASTHMA.

Miss Alice l.. Woodard, University
Place, Ncb., was niiing four years as
result of n severe attack of congcs-
ton of the lungs. She writes to DIR.
Shepard:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Nemahu County naptIsts.

HUMBOLDT, Neb.. May 22,-(speeiaI)-
The Nemaha Baptist association commenced
a three days session yesterday afternoon at
the Baptist church. The delegates did not
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
THE TREATMENT
THAT CURES.
The People of Omaha and the West Are Giving a
Liberal Support to Medical Enterprise that is
Gaining Greater Success Year by Year.

and as my system became clcansed and
strengthened my lungs got wcll-asthma
and all, Many Of my friends have written
for the Home Treatment since you cured
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
nniIy Trennury nennrt

WASHINGTON. May 22.-Today's state
ment OF the condition OF the treasury shows:
Available cash balance, 1929 .S42 46S; gold re-
serve. Sl45. .Sss. .l3I.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

STANDARD reputable articles are not dear at
TIE prices asked for them. Substitutes offered
by INSCRIPTIONS and irresponsible makers are
costly at any figure. Be sure that no hum
bug Is Praet.ced on you when you 90 to buy.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Hogs for south Omaha.

MALMo, Neb,. May Especial )-Messrs.
lsaaoson and Bradenberg left for South
Omaha with shipment OF hogs this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
RUPTURE OR HERNIA.

Those aiing should send for Monograph
on Rupture, the c.earest and most tnstruc-
tive paper ever written on this subject
Five thousand copies ought to be distributed
in the next ninety days.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

The retail dealer VINO adveTtises I'VE al
ways give just what you ask for" and lives
up TO his promise. is certain OF good trade.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
A BUSINESS MAN.

Mr.. Joseph II. Welsh $50 Fifth avenue,
Council Elufs. is proprietor of the c. B.
Bus and Transfer company, He says:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

daEt and nutritious food and their fecundlty
is enormous, producing from four to ten at
a litter and several iitters Zach season.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23

w. a. Poynter OF Albion is a native OF
Illinois, being born in 1S4S He came to
Nebraska In 1878. He was elected to the
state legislature in 1884. 1856 and 1891, the
latter year being president of the state SEN
ate. He was a candidate for state auditor
in 1888, and candidate for congress In 1894
being defeated at the polls for both positions
He is at present a member of the board OF
managers of the state fair.
G. ID. Casper of David City is the editor
OF the Press at that place. He was born in
Delaware in 1Si5. He enlisted in the union
army in 1862 and served till 1863. He es-
tablished the Press in 1873 He was mem
Der of the state legislature in 1884, 1885,
1892 and 1894. He is member Of the board
of visitors to the Soldiers home in this
state.
William Neville of North Platte came to
omaha in 1873 and remained In this city
till 1877. He was born in Illinois in 1S4S
He served in the union army during the
civil war, and has spent several years in
river service on the Mississippi river He
was a delegate to the national convention at
Cincinnati in 1872. and was elected to the
Illinois legislature in 1874. He was elected
to the Nebraska legislature in 1878, and was
afterward elected district judge for his dis
trict He is at present vice president for
the exposition from Nebraska.
Harry Nj. Boydston was born in Illinois
in 1865, and was brought to Nebraska in
1856. He served two terms as city clerk OF
Nebraska City. Last year .he was one of
the delegates from Nebraska to the con-
venton at Chicago which nominated w. J.
BRYAN for president,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-05-23
Shepard Medical Institute

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