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The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
The Union JaCk.

The origin of the word "Jack" Is un-
known. The meaning, as understood
to-day, is something shown" and In
this sense the application Of the word
Is now limited to the Union flag. Some
have supposed it to be derived from
the jack or jacque, the tunic worn In
early time by men-at-arms, those OF
Engllshmen being decorated with the
cross of st. George; which jackets
when not in use, were hung in rows
side by side, thus displaying the blood
red cross, which was at once their ban
ner and their shield. Others regard the
name as coming from that Of the sover
eign James (Jacobus or Jacques), wht
was the first to hoist 1t as a nationa
emblem.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26

Some things may be done better in
Canada than In this country. For ex-
ample, there Is the gold commissioner.
He sits on the case on the ground
where the dispute arises, hears evi-
dence while the witnesses are yet alive
and available, uses his own common
sense and good Judgment and renders
his decision In time for the legal owner
to work his claim next day. The
chances are ten to one that the gold
commissioner gives better satisfaction
generally in 4 mining camp than could
any poking process Of appeal.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
Deafness Cannot be Cured

BY local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that Is by constitu-
tlonal remedies. Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed YOU have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY 8 Co., Toledo, O.
fB Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
The Extent Of His Superstition.

AA0 xyAVVAV Va 1AsS 0NRCA0 00StbV4s
To little extent am superstitious,
says q Virg1nian. moved into new
house couple Of years ago, and some
how things seemed to grow worse con-
stantly. First 1t was one thing, and
then 1t was another. l mentioned the
matter to an old colored aunie, who
did our laundry work, and she told me
1t was because there was no toad frog
In the cellar. She said it was good luck
for q new house to have toad in the
cellar and that many builders always
left frog in the cellar when they I'm.
ished a house. As It was such dm-
pie matter to set things right caught
a toad and put 1t In the cellar, and,
strangely enough, things began run
ming all right Immediately. Since then
my cellar has never been without a
toad frog, and to that extent l am ~.
persHtious.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
TO Prevent Premature Burial.

The United States Consul at Turin
writes to the State Department, Wash
ington, concerning the interest recent
ly aroused in Italy on the subject Of
premature burial and the steps that
are being taken to. bring about dis
play Of various inventions intended to
permit Communication between the
grave and the outside world when per-
sons are buried alive.
Medical men have been discussing
the subject, the Consul says, and have
concluded that it is time to take notice
of seemingly authenticated cases Of
premature burial. The famous doctors
Of Italy, he says, recite cases under
their notice where people have unques-
tionably been inferred alive. The Ma
tional Exposition, to be held at Turin
next April, will have as one Of its fea-
lures a display Of the various sugges-
tions made for. preventing people from
being buried alive, and all countries
are asked to join in a competition by
presenting devices by which persons
prematurely inferred may be rescued
/ No infallible test, the doctors report
according to the Consul, has been pre-
sented for distinguishing apparent
death from real death, and it is pro-
posed now that steps shall be taken tC
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
LcNC LIFE IN NORWAY.
Another View of a Question Much Dis
puted Nowadays.

Another View Of Question Much Dis.
puted Nowadays.
Some figures have appeared recently
based upon the returns to American
insurance companies from their
branch in Europe which show that in
Norway the average length of life is
greater than in any other country in
the world, and this fact is ascribed to
the coolress and uniformity of the
temperature in that country. 1t has
long been conceded that the propor-
tionate number of old men is rather
greater in Norway than in other coun-
tries of which detailed records are
kept.
In a table which appeared few
years ago it was shown that of 1000
persons born, the number who lived
beyond the age of so was as follows in
the countries named: Hungary, A;
Italy, G5; Spain and Switzerland, 60;
Germany, 20; England, 96; Belgium,
101; Sweden, 139, and Norway, 16l
Accepting as correct this table, it
would appear that the duration of hu-
man life in the two Scandinavian
countries, Norway and Sweden, is Ger.
tainly greater than 1t is elsewhere, and
a denial of the truth of the conten'
tion set up in the insurance figures
would be difficult. But an examination
into some of the facts of the case dis
closes some conditions which impair
the accuracy of these figures. There
is, in the first place, very little immi-
grafton into either Norway or Sweden,
and a very considerable immigration
from these two countries. The class
of older inhabitants, and, indeed, all
those who have passed the age of So,
does not furnish many emigrants, and
on this account the number of octo-
genarialrs is unduly large in these
countries. Again, Norway is conspicu-
ously pastoral as regards the pursuits
of it's inhabitants, and life on the farm
is certainly conducive to longevity
decidedly, more SO than life in large
cities.
Norway is peculiar among the coun-
tries of Europe in having few cities,
either large or small. Christiania
claims a population of 10000, and
Bergen a population of $4,000, but in
a country the total population Of which
is nearly 100000, urban population is
certainly inconsiderable. Moreover,
the longevity of people is not to be
taken arbitrarily from the number Of
persons living beyond given number
of years, but rather from the general
duration of life, which is not longer in
| Norway than in other countries Of Eu-
rope, and is very little, if any, longer
than the duration Of life in New Eng
land, outside of the big cities and
manufacturing towns.
According to the established per-
centages Of. the life insurance com.
panies, Of 1,40O persons in good health
at the age Of 21, 1900 live to be 80
and it il computed that person Of 7(
in good health has three chances in
eight to be 80. and a person of so in
good health has one chance in seven
teen to he 80. What chance a person
Of 80 has to reach 100 the insurance
tables do not state. New York Sun.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
r1orida's Haven for Crtm,n.,..

Tampa Is entitled to the dtstinctio,
Of being the best place for criminah
In the United States. The cause Of
this is the inefficiency Of ou: court
OF Justice. Crimes are not punished
Bad men are imprisoned, but they liy,
better in jail than outside. AS birds |,
= cage sing and grow fat, so these mel
play the fiddle and chew tobacco, ant
have a good time at the peoples ex
pense.-Tampa News.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
How to Laundry Fancy Linen.

To wash embroidered linens so as not to
fade the colors, I'LL tub half full OF warm
water, to which add little Ivory Soap.
Wash each piece through the suds care
fully, rinse in blue water, to which little
thin starch is added. Hang in the shade
TO dry. Iron on the wrong side, press
ing down heavily to bring out the stitches,
thus restoring their original beauty.
ELIZA r. PARKER.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
Paved with Grass.

It is proposed to pave London roadl
with compressed grass blocks. The
claim is made that the pavement o:
these blocks is noiseless and elastic, re
sists wear well, and is impervious to
heat and cold. Its manufacturers guar
antee its life for hve years.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
Baby's Sore Head

and chafed skin are quickly cured by Tet-
itself into spasms when relief is so easy.
Every skin trouble, from simple chafe or
chap to the worst case of letter or Ringworm
Is cured quickly and surely by Tetterine. At
druggists or by mail for SOC. in stamps by j..
I. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
A GRAND WORK
Helping Tired Mothers and Giving Ro
49, ---t- Chaakr 70 Chilclrora

Helping Tired Mothers and Giving ROSY
Cheeks to Children.
Thousands OF tired, nervous, worried
women have found strength, health and
happiness in Hoods San,aparilla, which
purifes their blood, strengthens their
nerves and gives them good appetites.
Pale and puny children are given rosy
cheeks and vigorous appetites by the great
blood enriching qualities Of Hoods sar-
saparilla. It is indeed the mothers friend
and It may well have a place in thousands
Of families. Be sure to get Hoods.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26
Had Loaf Caste.

HAU IO0C OHSt6s
"You no longer recognize Miss
Barnes"
mo. / can't afford to-"
"Why not?"
"She is still riding '96 wheel while
have q '97 model Chicago Post.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
moss after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DR. Il. H. KLINE, Ltd, 9Sl Arch ST., Phila., Pa
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26

: am entirely cured OF hemorrhage of lung 9
by Piso's Cure for Consumption.-LoU IsA
LYNDAMAN. Bethany. Mo-. January. 8, 1894.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, ,softens the gums, reducing infamma-
don, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye-water. Druggists sell ut s5c.
per bottle.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26

Every one believes he does not -
the credit" he deserves.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-11-26

We do not admire everything Cupid
does, but there is no denying his good
taste and sense in dressing.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
MEET AFTER LONG SEPARATION.
Two Cousins Parted Thirty Years Ago.
Renew AcquaintauCes.

WEST POINT, Neb., June 9.-(Special)-
Thirty years ago. in Germany, TWO school
mates, who were first cousins, separated to
seek their fortunes. Six years later one Of
them came to the United States, and was
followed .wo years afterwRrd, by the other
The hrei settled in Cunning county, where he
has been ever since, and is today one Of the
most respected citizens, MI Otto Wichert.
From his cousin and schoolmate he had not
heard in all these long years until last Tues
day evening, when a six-foot-two specimen
OF manhood presented himself al the Wichert
residence, and asked TO see Otto. When the
two met the stranger grasped Mr.. Wichert by
the hand and introduced himself as Carl
Damus, formerly OF Stuttgart Germany, and
Otto recognized the cousin from whom he
had parted thirty years ago Mr.. Damus Is
sergeant major OF the Twelfth United States
infantry, which is at present stationed al
Fort Niobrara. He has served In the United
States army for twenty-one years. He has
a record second TO no un-commissioned
officer in the service and if he carries out
his intention and re-enlists for another FIVE
years merit will be rewarded and a com
mssioned officers straps will grace his broad
shoulders on his retirement
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20

is better for each peIsoL TO mix his own. IL
only the proper care is used. il is more Ger
tain to be pure and fresh than when bought
from the shelves OF stock dealer. Form
everywhere, and are safe guides but the
chemicals must be handed carefully and AZ
directed.
PyroEallic acid as developing agent is al
ways good and will do lis work faithfully.
For an amateur ] think other developers are
better. Metol and hyuroquinone in equal
portions make one of the safest developers,
and there is less danger from fog. A good
formula rs forty-fve grains Of each with two
ounces Of carbonate OF soda and three ounces
OF sulphite both in crystals, TO which h
added fifteen grains Of bromide Of potassium,
all dissolved in one quart Of water In using
as much water developer Will form q good
normal developer, In de, eloping one should
always commence with weak solution, and
then use q normal one, as the case requires.
The best way is TO take an ounce OF de-
veloper to four ounces Of water, TO which 70
added dozen drops of 10 per cent solu-
tion Of bromide Of potassium. Try the plate
for half minute with this and then use
the normal developer. II is also well with
q metol developer, after the detail Of the
picture is seen TO be complete, 10 flow the
plate for five seconds with a solution Of car
Donate Of soda, say three parts Of water 10
one OF a saturated solution. This will not
only give density, but will brighten the nega-
tive In uefng q metul developer do not
wash the plate before 1t i. placed in the hypo
bath. Let il drain standing on edge for a
few seconds, and then place il directly in
the hypo.
The best advice which can be given an ANA
teur is to make good pictures. Full direc-
tions for dong so might require two books Of
instructions; but one Of the books could be
written in two words, and these words are.
JiEg d
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
JUDGES FILE THEIR ANSWER
Members Of the Omaha Municipal Bench
Contend for Their Seats
INSIST The LAW is CONSTITUTIONAL
Case Drought 10 Test the Act setting
III the Court IL Vow Squarely
before the supreme
Court.

LINCOLN, JUNE % Especial THE an
fStre Il George A. Marney, John y. Ware
and Barry E. Burnsm. judges. and Fred
II. Cosgiove clerK, Of he municipal court
Of Omaha. 70 ;he case brought TO test the
legality Of he cour; have been filed in the
supreme court IL thee answers the -
spondeuu say the municipal court ID per
fecily legal and rely upon the constitution
atty Of An act 70 create muuicipa! courts
IN cities Ci the metropolitan clsss" which
was passed by the legislature and was
signed by the governor april Is.
Joseph Pa,ziuA and Patrick DruEherty Of
HHvelo.k. the latter section boss ou the
d. NJ. railroad became involved in a dis
pute this morning which terminated in
Patziua striking Dougherty two blows on the
head with slcdEe hammer. DUuEnerty E
head was BADLY cut. and it Is thought his
ekull is fractured. There are grave doubts
OF his recovery. and FBtzina is under ar
rest aw5lung the result OF his assault. The
trouble originated over Patziud stock tres
passing upon Doughertys property, and il
the quarrel that ensued Patzina made some
strong threats against Dougherty, and after
ward picked W tho hammer and struck two
biove with probably fatal results.
Mrs Annie Bessnt and Countess WRcht-
meister viii be here tomorrow. Mrs Besant
church Sunday and Monday evenings.
The Storms OF Thursday and Friday ights
have resulted in considerable damage 10
fruit in and about the city. Cherry trees
especially suffered.
Nj and Mrs NJ +. Hall gave reception
al their home, corner Of Eleventh and u
streets in order that lhe members Of the
Haydon Art club might have an opportunity
to meet Miss Cora Parker. About 25O called
during the evening.
The odd Fellows and Daughters Of Re
bekah will observe memorial day services
tomorrow afternoon
The mayor has issued an order that here
after all members Of the police department
except the detectives must appear in uni
form. The order Us not entirely satisfactory
to the force. as some Of them will be com
PEELED to buy new suits, and there is a posi-
bility that they may be discharged by the
new fire and police board. and have the uni
forms on their hands.
Il is learned that the new fire and police
board Of the city will not wait until fall
for the decision OF the supreme court, but
will Immediately make number Of changes
In the fire and police force. The applicants
for chief OF police are p. H. Cooper, James
O'Shea and " II. Sullivan.
District quarterly conference is being held
tnue over tomorrow.
Omaha people al the hotels: At the Lin
dell. W. Hiler. Nj. F. Thompson, F. L.
Lewis A. 7. Gallaway. At the Lincoln
". W. Marks, j. II. Bentley.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
SETTLE THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLE.
French Resume Diplomatic Relations
with that Republic.

PARIS, June 19.-At the cabinet meeting
today the minister for foreign affairs, M
Hanotaux announced the resumption Of
diplomatic relations with Venezuela and the
apology Of that republic for the incident
which led TO the rupture NJ. Hanotsux
further announced that France had obtained
a settlement Of the penains indemnity claims
win reference 70 d special commission, and
by arrangements on the subject of tariffs In
which France had special advantage. The
minister also announced sthat an agreement
had been signed at PeRin conceding to
France commercial and political advantages
IN the districts adjacent 20 Tonquin, chiefly
in the extension of the QuHng 81 railroad to
ward the interior OF China and in the per
mission for France to penetrate into YAunau
and work the mines on the Chinese frontier
provinces with French engineers
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
Church of Christ Convention

ELWoOD, Neb., June ls.-Rpecial ,-The
semi-anrual convention Of the Church of
Christ of the Eighth district of Nebraska
was held at Elwood this week. Eighty-two
persons were present fIom abroad. mostly
delegates from the following churches in the
district: McCook, haywood Overton. Platte
Valley, Stamford, SmIthfeld, Arap3hoe.
Beaver City, BARLEY, Elsie Lexington.
Union and Cozad There were seventeen
papers, five Tecitstions and three sermons,
besides many speeches "a topics In the DIFF
ferent departments Of church work The
ministers present were; Headiey. Wukiu-
son, RAIDER, Corbin and Evans The ser
mons we're by Rev. Mr.. Kadsr and Rev. Mr..
Corbin, The convention adjourned 10 meet
az Lexington the third week in December.
1897.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
ENDEAvoRERs MEET AT WAYNE.
Hundred Delegates Representing
Twenty-Five Societies.

WAYNE, Neb., July le.-(special TeIe-
gram THE fifth annual convention of
Christian Endeavorers Of the first district OF
Nebraska is in session at the Presbyt erisn
church in this city. Over 100 delegates are
present representing about twenty-five So
cletles Mr.. Lund OF the state university
addressed the convention on the subject OF
missions on Friday evening and the sessions
To-Day were chiefly along that line. Several
addresses were listened TO, the speakers be-
!ng Rev. Mr.. Mcintosh and State Secretary
F. F. Tucker of Lincoln Sunday the meet.
lngs will be held in the opera house ard s.
q. Pattison of the Hastings college Will de-
liver the convention sermon. The officers
elected ior the ensuing year are: Rev Mr.
Mcintosh, Harrington, president: A n
Nafd, harrington, vice president; j. W
Llnkhar Coleridge, treasurer; Mrs. ]. J.
Downs. Pender, superintenl lent of ,unicrs :
MISS haas. Dakota City, recording secretary
and Miss Elizabeth Hamilton. Daka-a Cf+I
corresponding secretary. ''
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
DECISION BY PAPAL DELEGATE.
Ftnnl Adjudication of a Celebrated
Nebraska Case

LINCOLN. June l9.-(special Telegram)-
Mgr Mar'enelli, papal delegate. has rendered
ms decision in the case OF the priests agains,
Bishop Bonacum Of this city The case WIS
appealed to the delegate from the decision Of
the metropolitan curiae at Dubuque Rev
Father BAart presiding in the place Of Arch
blshop hennessey, and deciding in favor Of
the priests The nature Of the decision by
Mgr. Martenelli is not known. the attaches of
ms household being held strictly to secrecy
Copies OF the decision have been sent Ia
bisnop 70 bonAcum and to Father Murphy OF
Tecumseh and Father Fitzgerald of ApIurr
The bishop says he has not received any com
mGnlestion from the delegate and does not
know the nature Of the decision
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20

TEKAMAH, Neb.. June 19.-tSpecial)-
Judge Fawcett and several other Tekamah
gentlemen spent several days this week al
Lake QuinDebaug. The fishing at this time
is reported fine.
A big Fourth Of July celebration is booked
for Lake QuinnebauE. 1t is proposed to put
a steamboat on the lake for excursion par
ties, An encampment Of Indians on the
island will also be another attraction.
Barton Park has sold his fine residence to
a Mr.. White who will move his family
here from Indiana. MIR. Park will remove to
Omaha, where he will remain until fall,
when be will 80 TO Bilixi Miss. He has been
citizen Of this county for thirty years.
J. p, Latta shipped a trainload Of cattle
70 Chicago this Mepk
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
GOVERNOR MAKES APPOINTMENTS
Officers for Home for the FriendIess
end Industrial Home

LINCOLN. June 1s-tspecial Telegram. )
Governor Holcomb has announced The FOL
lowing appointments to take effect 9uly g:
Home for the Friendless. Lincoln, superin-
tendent, Mrs. c. S. Jones, Lincoln; plysi-
cian, Dr. Lenore Perky, Lincoln: visiting
ard advisory board, Mrs W M Morning,
three years, Lincoln; Mrs J. z. Miller three
years Lincoln; Mrs. A. c. Ricketts,. two
years. Lincoln; Mrs. A. II. Weir. one year
Lincoln, and Mrs L. w. Ponerine, one wear,
Lincoln. -
Nebraska Industrial Home. Milfo-d-Su-
peflhtendent, Mrs. A. NJ. Edwards. Fremont
physician, Dr. Alma l. Rowe. Regvsr Cross,
ing visiting and advisory board, Mrs. Norris
humphrey, one year, Lincoln: Mrs. F M
Hal, one year. Lincoln Mrs c. W Rain
TWO years, Seward; Mrs. Z. A Gilbert, thee
Lincoln. 80 -
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
FARM HOUSES WRECKED BY WIND.
Curious Freaks of Small Tornado
Near Duncan.

DUNCAN, Neb., June ls.-(Speciall-
Thursday night tornado struck the farm of
John Eisenmann. seven miles northwest Of
Duncan All his buildings, including a
story-and-a-half house stable. windmill and
granary full of grain, were completely de-
no!ished. Mrs. Eisenmann was badly in
3ured about the face and q little child was
found quarter Of mile north on an old
straw pile slightly injured. Mr.. Eisenmann
was away from home when the storm came
up. dinner plate unbroken WAS found one
half mile north from the house in the mid
die OF the road. Sections of the buildings
were found over mile away. All trees in
the path OF the storm were razed TO the
ground The storm was very narrow at this
point and extended northward toward Mon
roe and Norfolk. Considerable damage by
hail is reported in the vicinity of the lorna
dos path About three inches Of water fell
NJ Duncan. accompanied by heavy wind
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
Laces! LaCes!!

Another large shipment OF Fine French
Nalencennes Lacee and Insertions al 2Dc,
25c, SOC, Sac. 4Oc 5Oc and 75c dozen yards
White, creme and butter Lerre Applique
and Oriental LaceS, from 2l2 to inches
wide. reduced to Sc. lOc, l2l4c, l5c zoe and
25c yard.
Special values in Cream Applique Lace
Border Wash Wells at Soc, sllO and sL25
each.
Ladies' White Kid Belts covered harness
buckles only 25c each.
Ladies' hemstitched and ecolloped borher
Swiss and Irish Handkerchiefs, l2l9c, l5c
and 9Or qualities. slightly soiled, all reduced
tc lOC each.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-20
VIII Celcbrate in GIorion, str1e.

MCoOL JUNCTION, Nsb., June 1s.-(Spe-
cial.)-Special excursion trains from the
south. north and southwest will be run to
McCool Junction on July by the Kansas
City e. Omaha railway. On arrival Of the
excursion trains in the morning forty red
skin Indians will make an attack on the
overland stage and d general fight will oc-
cur between Indians and soldiers The eel
ebration VIII be held on the grounds Of the
Blue River park summer resort, where there
Will be all kinds of sports on land and on
he