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Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
FURTHER DETAILS OF THE WRECK
J. w. SIuires Tells of the Mennness
of the StrMmer MeNico,s amcers

>. w. SGuires Tells of the Nennness
of the Steamer MeXicO's Officers,
j. w. Squire has written a second letter
giving in detail more fully the experiences
OF himself and family and the other six
passengers on the old steamer Mexico which
was wrecked off the coast of Alaska. Mr..
Squire gives some of the funny and some of
the sad phases of the situation. The letter
is written on board the steamer Topeka, that
picked up the wrecked party after land was
reached He writes:
1t was Thursday morning at 4 o'clock
when we struck West Devils Rock, an6 at
q o'clock the last vestige of the little nag
dtam at The tip Of me Mexlco's masthead
over the side each carried broom. Some
one one asked a what t they. were for. and the
luck" and nothing could indnes elhte tbem go9d 20
part with the hrooms, The last we saw Of
them they were seated on a life raft beside
away with a stick that afforded less resist
ahce 10 the water than the handles of
their precious brooms. which they had
guarded from even the oceans spray A
waiter who went to hustle out the colored
ntewardess found her in her night dress
and hot hatiron in the other and She
refused to stir until she had finished her
work, but the waiter threw the dress into
women from Philadelphia We're delaying
they said: NOW, how shall We dress, for
boating or floating? II for floating we will
put on warm underwear and a nightgown
with a life pre:erver over IT, but Ii for
boating then Wen dress differently" The
stewards answer would not look we'll writ
ten out.
The captain and purser seemed to stow
In supply OF whisky and cigars. kes
OF whisky was put aboard the little launch
In which Captain Thomas, big, sx-foot
young man. and a second engineer. another
stalwart young man. sat ali day long and
refused TO touch an oar or do a thing 10
help themselves or the toilers at the oars,
but they We're towed the entire course by
the rowboat ahead of them that was al
ready so heavily loaded and short of help
that the women helped 10 row until their
hands were blistered, They had TO submit
to the punishment of being taunted all the
way OF exhibiting a meanness that was
more contemptible than their cowardice.
All agreed that our crew rlgged up the
best san In the entire fleet We used three
of our four oars and our blanket and bed
spreads IN making II. and IL served us
grandly the entire distance. II our boat
had only been provided with a compass we
would have been the first TO land The
only compass In the crowd was taken pos
session OF by the officers I'm the luxurious
launch whom the women were towing.
We regret the loss of our nice Alaska
souvenirs, but compared with others were
very fortunate. for many lost every thing,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
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Samples VIII BE Sent Free to All Who
Write for 1t,

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battling for years against the mental and
physical suffering of last manhood has
found the exact remedy that cures the
trouble.
He is guarding the secret carefully but is
willing to send a sample of the medicine
to all men who suffer with any form of
sexual weakness resulting from youthful
Ignorance, premature loss OF memory and
strength, weak back, varlcocele and emacl.
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rectly, giving needed strength and develop
ment wherever needed. The remedy cured
Mr.. Johnston completely OF all the ills and
troubles that came from years OF misuse
OF the naturally ordained functions, and Is
said to be absolutely reliable in every case
A request to MIR. Jas p Johnston, Bog
1910, Ft. Wayne, Ind. stating that you
would like a sample of his remedy for men
will be complied with promptly and no
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Is very much interested in spreading the
news of this great remedy and he Is careful
to send the sample securely sealed in
perfectly plain package, so that its recipient
need have no fear of embarrassment or
publicity.
Readers are requested to write without
delay.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
plan a Little Book.

The literature committee OF the Trans
mississippi Exposition association held a
meeting yesterday afternoon in the parlors
OF the Grand hotel for the purpose OF con-
sidering an article that had been prepared
by Chairman Sawyer. presenting the claima
OF Council Bluffs as a convention city. A
number OF important suggestions were made
and II was determined that the article
should not be simply wrlte-up of the city
extolling its beauties and advantages but
should be an illustrated booklet giving in
condensed form statistical matter concern
ing the railroads hotels public halls and
all other facts that delegates 10 big conven-
tions might want to consider when select
ing a location for the next meeting.
The committee will hold another meeting
half an hour prior to the meeting OF the
executive committee in the council chamber
on Thursday evening, and will formulate
the report IL will then make.
The genuine Domestic soap is the first
grade. The imitation u cheap grade.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
No ODDOsition to GaHy,

PIERRE, S. d., Aug. 7.-(Special.)-
From all that can be learned up to the pres
ent date there will be no judicial contest
in the Sixth circuit this fall. The popu-
lists have no man they would care to nom
mate who will attempt to make the race
againet Judge Gaffy, and don't care to nom
mate those who would be willing to make
the race. In this relation the remarks of
one of the leading populists of this county
a few days ago show the feeling over the
circuit. He said "Gaffy would get a large
part of the populist vote against any man
wo could put up, and as the leaders know
this, they are not anxious to make a fight
against him."
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

Judge Smith Sends the Woman Back
to the CInrimIm AsNIum.

to the CInrtnun Asylum.
Judge Smith yesterday morning completed
the hearing of the habeas corpus case
brought by the brothers of Mrs. Elizabeth
Owens of Shenandoah to secure her release
from the insane hospital at Clarinda, where
she has been confined since last April. Judge
Smith was obliged to hold that the woman
was insane and order her return to the
asylum. The hearing of the case has occu-
pied two days and has excited good deal
Of interest. The expert testimony given by
DR.. IF. G. Hoyt, superintendent of the Clar-
employed there who have had Mrs. Owens
under their charge for several months, left
no doubt of her mental arrangement.
Only part OF the unhappy woman's story
came out during the hearing, but there were
little glimpses given here and there that
revealed something of the history of the
case that has caused a great deal of feeling
against the husband in the neighborhood
where the family has lived 1t was shown
that Owens and his wife never lived happily
wife applied for a divorce. While
1t was pending an agreement was
reached by which Mrs. Owens was to drop
her suit and Owens to provide for her and
permit her to live where she chose. This
agreement was not kept by Owens, and in
the controversies that followed he appealed
to the insanity board of Fremont county and
succeeded in getting the woman confined in
the asylum. Her relatives made a bitter
fight in the courts to secure her liberty and
finally succeeded. She was turned over to
them to be cared for. This wdened the
breach between them and the husband and
the quarrel reached a point where Owens
secured permission to carry arms
to defend himself. The friends of
Mrs. Owens say that the constant
efforte of the husband to get possession of
his wife created such a state of fear and
apprehension that her mind was affected.
She was again returned to the asylum upon
the complaint of her husband. Owens and
his friends claim that all of his acts in re-
lation to his wife were dictated by the best
motives and he only sought her welfare. 1t
came out in the evidence yesterday that the
mother Of Mrs. Owens was also an inmate
Of the ClariEda asylum. DR.. Powers. one
Of the physicians who testified yesterday,
said he was the family physician of the
Owens family and was satisfied that neither
the mother nor the daughter were insane
at the time they were sent to the asylum,
but they had become affected by melancholia
since being confined. DR.. Hoyt and the
other physicians who testified declared that
there was little hope for the recovery of
Mrs. owens. The woman has large fam
lily Of young children
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

PrERRE, S. d., Aug. T.-(Special. Pub
lie Examiner Taylor is at work on the
records of the Insurance department while
it was part Of the auditors office and in
that relation he will go over the records
of the treasurer's Office so far as they cover
this department, and will go over the figures
he secures from these departments In most
thorough manner before making any report
on the same. His investigation will take
some time, and when it is completed a
full report will be filed with the governor
Auditor Mayhem is demanding that all the
business OF the auditors office be given the
same thorough examination as is given to
the insurance department, but it not likely
that this will be done until after the ex-
animation of the Insurance department is
cOmpleted
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Urge stockmen To put Up Hay.

PIERRE, S. d., Augii H.-(Special.)- THE
Stock Journal is urgins, fanchmen to put
up all the hay it is possible for them to
get into the stack and prevent a repetition
of the terrible suffering to stock OF last
winter. Even II the hay is not required
for next winter it will keep, If well stacked
for several years ands always be ready for
an emergency. The late nains have kept the
up to the time the frosts, come, so there
will be no excuse if plenty of feed is not
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Throws Physic 10 the Dogs.

VERMILIoN, s. d.. Aug, H,-(special}-
Camp meeting is being held at Vermlion
under the direction of the Free Methodist
and Baptist ministers Two faith healsrs,
Messrs. Skidmore and Devoe are present.
Deyoe is from Ponea, Neb. and is a prae-
ticing physician, but he has closed his Office
to become a divine healer.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Lucas Buys u Hotel.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., Aug. H.-(Spe-
cial)-one of the largest transactions in
this vicinity recently is the sale of the
Wright house, involving. $4,000 or $4,000,
to Captain W. V. Lucas, ex-congressman
from South Dakota and for a number of
years commandant OF the Soldiers home at
Hot Syringe The newLpr6prietor assumed
control of the property on the 10th inst
George Wright, who retires after thirteen
or fourteen years experience in the hotel
business in this city. will engage in the
raising of cattle, il''H-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Park Grass to lie Cut.

The Board OF Park Commissioners held
a meeting last night and decided 10 have
the grass and weeds now growing In Hyland
park cut. After the grass is removed the
ground will be plowed and surveyors will
lay out the park. No grading can. be done
until after the grade on Twenty.ffth and
Twenty-sixth streets hiss been established.
1t Is not thought that any improvements will
be made at the park this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Democrats viii Meet TO Fuse.

MITCHELL S. D., Aug. lI.-(SpecIal Tele.
gram THE democratic county and state
committeeman met here this afternoon to
select a date for holding a convention for
the Fourth judicial circuit. The convention
will be held in Mitchell September l6, the
same date as the populst convention, Every
thing points to fusion and the object Of the
convention is simply to hold the party in
tact.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Damage To the Viuduct

freight train was backed into the west
end of the l. street viaduct yesterday and
considerable damage was done to the bridge.
The train was being backed down to the B
a. NJ. freight depot and for some reason was
run down too far, knocking over 1he bump
eTs placed at the end of the track and carry
ing away a portion of the planklng and
railing OF the big bridge, The les will
amount to about $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Mneic City Gnssin.

Mrs, Charles Fowler has gone 10 Texas TO
visit friends.
Hettle Rodman has returned 10 Blair
after spending two weeks with friends here,
Jack Queeran, who was arrested day or
two ago for aseaulting and robbTRg Fred
Kruger was yesterday sentenced TO the
county jail for thirty days.
Billy Hughes, one Of the gang Of lOafers,
yesterday went up to the county Jail for
thirty days. He will have a straight diet
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

panied Il, and by p. m. fully two In ches
OF snow lay on the level and all standing
grain and garden stun was more or less
blown down. This Is the earliest snow
storm on record here The Indians say
they have never seen snow In August be-
fore. The wind was blowing from the vest,
the temperature fell rapidly and by sum
down heating stoves were in fun blast in
Wilmot
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

The report OF the donations received dur
ing the week at the Christian home orphan
age shows a grand total to the manager s
fund OF $500 being $685. above the needs
OF the week. Deficiency In this fund, as
reported last week, sll1.l3, decreasing de-
ficiency to date to 1913, Grand total OF
receipts in the general fund amounts to
$29l,95, being S9l.95 above the estimated
needs for current expenses of the week,
Deficiency as reported in last weeks paper
S52S5, clearing up the deficiency and re-
ducng the amount needed In the improve
ment and contingent fund from sSS S69 10,
as reported last week, to S,S29.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

CRESTON Ia, Aug. 17.-(Special Tele-
gram)-James Brogan, a wealthy farmer,
committed suicide by taking strychnine. He
had been despondent since his wifc's death.
Brogan was conscious when found, but re-
fused antidotcs.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Tnte In Fear for His Life.

s. G. Tate filed an information in Justice
Vien's court last night charging Sam Grant
with threatening to commit public offense
by shooting him. Both are cOlored men,
Tate is a young man of 2S and Grant Is an
old soldier of nearly 60. Botn formerly lived
in Lincoln. Grant lived with the Tate family
in Lincoln short time last winter and on
one or two occasions accompanied Mrs. Tate
to and from church. This gave rise TO
talk that subsequently, eliminated in quar-
rel that separated husband and wife. Tate
left and went to Sioux Sity and went to
work. A few days ago he learned that Grant
was in the city for the purpose of shooting
him. He left there last Saturday and came
to Council Blufs. Last night Grant reached
the city and found Tate in barber shop
He drew a revolver and tried to shoot the
young man, but was prevented The officers
were hunting for him last night to execute
the warrant that Tate had sworn out for
his arrest, but up TO IL O'Clock had not
found him.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
FiNe Prisnners HrenL JuI

RAWLINs, Wyo.. Aug, 17.-Five prison
ers charged with burglary overpowered
Jailer Ben Carroll choked him into in
sensibility, bound his hands and feet, took
his revolver and keys, and escaped from
Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Surveying Military reservation.

HURON, S. D.. Aug. f.-(Special. Sur
veyor General Hughes has been directed by
the Department of the Interior to survey
lands embraced in the abandoned Fort Suly
military reservation.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

Greatest gold fields earth We have just
published complete guide 10 Alaska. fully de-
scriblng all her lch gold fields telling how to
get there cost Of trip routes, etc, also mining
laws. Fully illustrated and reliable book.
Facts and views secured by special corre-
spondents right tho ground. Pos. yourself by
securing "insde" information ahead OF tho
crowd. For the present will send a book free
to any one sending us 25c postage for three
months trial 10 our big illustrated weekly fam
fly paper. Clubs of and books 81. Agents.
send &c for sample. Mention The Bee.
and address WEEKLY SENTINEL. Denver, Col,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

woodbury's Facial Soap and Facial Cream, II
used daily, will soften, whiten, beautify and
preserve the skin from Its natural enemies. wind,
dust and every kind OF irritation. These articles
exceed in sales any similar preparations, and ara
sold everywhere, sample of either sent
ceipt OF l0c. John IL. Woodbury., 1877 West 42d
street, New York
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
snow storm Damnges Grnin.

WILMOT, S. d., Aug. 17.-Much damage
Is being done by the snow storm which
started Saturday afternoon west of the
town in the hills. A terrific wind accom-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
SALE OF TEN THOUSAND CATTLE.
| John Tinnin of Texas Makes q Beg
/ nmrchn 80 In CheMcnne.

Purchase In Cheyenne.
CHEYENNE. Wyo., Aug. 17.-(Specfal Tel
egram)-The largest live stock sale con-
summated in Wyoming for a number Of
years was made here today. The Y. r Cat
tie company. of which Hon. Colin Hunter Of
this city is manager, sold its herd OF 10000
cattle to John Tinnin Of Texas. The con-
sderatlon is unknown, but is believed to be
S250,O0 The cattle are ranging in northern
Montana
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Christian Home Finances.

The genuine Domestic soap wrappers are
red Beware of limitations.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

TANSY
WATERS

These the genuine FRENCH TANSY
WATERS. imported direct from rars. Ladies
can depend upon securing relief from and
cure OF painful and irregular periods, regard
less OF cause. EMERSON DRUG CO.,
Importers and Agents for the United States.
San Jose, Cal
For sale by the Economical Drug Co.. 222 g. 10th,
bet. Farnam and Douglas SITS. Sole agents.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Do you want a pair of tan shoes at your
own price? If you do go to Sargent's. We
want the room. Look for the bear.
IN cln

Want TO close out our tan shoes.
All our $3.50 ladieo tan shoes now $500.
All our $4.00 ladies' tan shoes now $3.50.
All our $500 ladies' tan shoes now $500.
All our $500 ladies' tan shoes now $l.50.
All our $500 ladies' tan oxfords now 81 90.
All our $500 ladies' tan oxfords now 81 so.
All our S1.50 ladies' tan oXfords now 81 90.
All our S100 ladies' tan oxfords now &c.
All the mems and boys tane at your own
price. We want the room.
This is no so-called bankrupt stuff, but all
the new styles. SARGENT.
Look for the bear
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

Dining room will be open to the public
September /, Come everybody and dine with
us. II. ii. Imam.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

Warmer in the Dakotas ana Nebraska, slightly
cooler in the central and eastern portions. Light
and scattered showers general in all dis
tricts except Louisville and st. Louis
4 indicates inappreciable rainfall. Maximum
for yesterday. .. Minimum for twenty-four
hours. ending at a. M. seventy-hfth meridian
time.
Note-The average maximum and minimum
temperatures and the average rainfall made
up dt each center from the actual rN-nber Of
reports received. The state ot weather. Is
that prevailing at time of observation.
l.. A. WELSH. Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

C b. Viavi Co.. female rem edy; consultation
free Office hours, 8 to IL and 2 to O. Health
book furnished 326-327-32S Merriam block
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Local Showers This Morning. Proba-
kLN Enir in The AfterMnOm.

Local Showers This Morning. ProbR-
bly, Fair in the Afternoon.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Forecast for
Wednesday:
For Nebraska-I.ocal showers "Wednesday
morning, probably fair in the afternoon;
north winds.
For South Dakota Generally fair; variable
winds.
For Iowa-Light local showers; variable
winds.
For Missouri-Light local showers pre-
ceded by fair in southeast portion; variable
winds.
For Kansas--Light local showers; variable
winds.
For wyoming-Fair; warmer; variable
winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
and temperature compared with correspond
ing day of the past three years:
iss7 1896 1895. 1894
Maximum temperature. "a 6I Sc g6
Minimum tCmre-atut 80 81 81 81
Average temperature...... GO 81 I6 "
Rainfall ...... ............. Ia 10 10
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March l.,
1897:
Normal for the day ay.................."..... a
Deficiency for the day. IA
Accumulated deficiency since March L.. IA
Normal rainfall for the day........ II inch
Excess for the day.................. .O3 inch
Total rainfall since March l...... 1866 inches
Deficiency since March 1...,...... 1853 inches
Excess for cor. period 1896. go. 3i6 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1885,. S.4S inches
Reports from stations at u. IN.
seventy-ffth meridian time.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
Silver teaspoons go with Domestic soaI

N. Y. PLUMBING company. Tel. $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

T Indicates trace OF precipitation.
United States Department Of Agriculture
weather bureau and wheat region bull
letin for the twenty-four hours ending at A.
m seventy-ffth meridian time, August II. 1897:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18
FORECAST or TODAy's WEATHER

Total amount of transfers. ...........$5,,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-18

The genuine Domestic soap is the first
grade. The imitation u Q cheap grade.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-25
THE MINISTER
CALLED A HAL 7
DR.. Adams and the WOman'S
Congress Fail to
Agree.
Objected to a Plat orm in the
First Congregational
Church.
The Ladies' Will Meet in Golden Gate
Hall, Which They Say Is Bet.
ter. Anyway.

When the Woman's Congress is called
to order tomorrow morning it will not be
in the First Congregational Church.
This decision was reached at a special
meeting of the executive board, which was
held at The residence of Mrs. Lowell
White. 1916 Clay street, yesterday after
noon.
The place selected at this eleventh hour
for the congress was Golden Gate Hall.
This, the ladies say, is an eminently satis-
factory place in winch to conduct such a
convention, but, nevertheless, there are
circumstances attending the change OF
plans with which they are far from salts
fed.
1t IS more than three months since the
ladies OF the executive board secured per-
mission 10 use the First Congregational
Ohurch eaihce 1or me congress and until
DAY OF two ago 1t was presumed that
everything was lovely. The snag ap-
peared when the ladies began making
Preparations for a platform, which they
deemed necessary for the conduct OF the ir
meetings. To this DR.. Adams, the pastor,
most strenuously objected. He explained
that they might have the church, but he
would not consent to any alterations
which would interfere with the regular
services.
The ladies insisted that the platform
could easily be removed Saturday night
and replaced Monday morning, but the
doctor expressed his increduiity of the
feasibility of this plan.
Mrs. Lowell White, who spoke for the
board, then asked DR.. Adams ii he would
rather the convention did not meet there,
and the minister admitted that might be
the better plan. He declared that on the
occasion of a former convention the ladies
had jumpe upon the pews, scratched the
furniture and otherwise proved undesir-
able guests of the church.
That is why the ladies who are looking
out for preliminaries of the Woman's
Congress met yesterday afternoon and
decided to ENGAGE Golden Gate Hall for
the convention. Mem bers OF the board are
outspoken in ascrihing motive to the
action of the minister in discouraging the
convention. They say it is the result of
the factional difference in the church.
many of the ladies of the convention
being supposed to be friendly with one
faction.
DIR. Adams does not personally take the
responsibility Tor declining 10 grant the
boards request, but declares il is the
action of the church committee He re-
fused to disclose to the ladies, however,
the names or the committeeman.