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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
JUMPED 10 ITS DEITH.
\ wildcat slid on the Ice Into An Air Hole
Hnd Nns brow ned.

SoRTUwoop. y. y. Fob. -. a large wildcat
met death in Il peculiar manner near the old
Pardy place, above this village, on Wednesday.
Nordurf Brceli, the gypsy, who has his shauty
near the bridge over Little Black Creek, on the
trail TO the Old Place. told the story thus:
- saw u big cat coming down the creek on the
Ice. lie was sncaking SLOWLY and carefully. lie
stopped. he wiggled, and he crawlcd, His ears
laid back and his eyes wcro almost closed.
He dug his claws into the ice. | saw
the marks afterwGrd. What he was after ! did
not nj first know, hut quickly ! saw II tat
muSkrdt on he ice near an mir hole. II would
dive into the water and then come mp with its
lips working, and sometimes ! could sec n bit Of
grass or a root in its jaws. The wildcat knew
that IL he ran On the lee when the rat WAS GNICr
water the rat would feel the water shake and
swim away.
Finally the cat was only six feet away from
the airholc in the ice. The rat CRnc up 10
breathe and sat ON the ice, The cat saw his
chance and jumped,
Tho ice was ~ smooth ~ CREASED glass, and
after the eat grabbed the rat he could not stop,
lie slid, clawing and spittinG, into tho water and
out OF sight. l saw him through the ice, kicking
and gHsping. ! cut u hole for him with my AK,
poor fellow, and l am going " make u pps cap
Out vi his fur"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
4 TrLDCIT TVLL OF FIGHT.
II weighed Forty Pounds ana Made Things
IArcIN for ErnnLenncId's Two Dogs.

PoRT JERvIs, Feb. 27.-A fierce fight between
R monster wildcat and two dogs was Witnessed
the other day by Henry I. Frankcntcld ON Saw
Creek, u tributary of the Bushkill, in lower Pike
county, Pa. Mr.. Frankenticld is the landlord OF
the Falls House nj ItcsaCa. ia. lie had boon
hearing the cries OF the wildcat for several
nights. 4 recent snowfall made excellent track
ing and he started Out in pursuit of the animal
in company with his dogs, sport and Watch.
The hunter had not gone far when sport
struck the trail oil the wildcat. The two dogs
started OF with n yclp and followed the scent
almost 10 saw Creek and then stopped. When
FrankrnHcld c!mc mp lac found one uf the dogs
smGIIi4g around an Old tree stump; 1t was cyi,
had left again, and the lraIl WAS lost. \ short
time after Watch found Ia" trail ngain, and the
ANNUAL WAS traced into Little Pine swamp.
FrankCnIrld remained at ia, ,ls, az tho swamp
while the dogs entered II. He heard them bark
and knew that they had found their game, and
he made his way 10 The SPOT. lie found 10th
dogs At the foot Of al old lULirrHoh stump which
had fallen against "lo!hc Tree, ana IN the Top
Of The stump was the wildcat cyring them both.
Fraukcuiicld took deliberate" aim and IL
charged both barrels ot Ia, gun AZ the animal,
but failed 10 Kill ii outright. Wounded and
mUddoucG with pain ih"c"t gave - loud scrccch,
Spr.ng iruui he tree stump i" the ground, ana
landed on the back Of one Of the dogs. The in-
fnriatcd beast soi one, q! iiS paw IN, OF, Sporp
and almost suilped the dog, wlnIc Watch planted
NJ teeth in tlr cay, Then beam plr OF ,no
seen. Snarling aud Swapping, the cat toughb
both animals, the blood from The gun shot
wounds dNCing the snow n deep rcd. FrRnkGn-
ncld watched the bnt,lc some 'iilG and tried TO
shoot The animal, hui the comhatgnts seemed 10
bc all in II snarl, and he VA, afraid TO fire lest no
should hit the dogs. was nil-,nd tuck for n
long time, and the wildcat, although lighting
against odds, clawcd and chcwcd lrst one dog
and then the other, as the iriO rolled over and
over. Al last the cat, exhausted from loss OF
blood, gave up the light and was killed by It's OPP
poncnts. Frankenticld carried the animal homo,
and intends having il mounted. IL weighed
forty pounds and Is the largest cat that has been
killed in Pike county in many years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
Long Keys DiG snahc.

JguyI he patty Florida CHisrH,
MINNI, Feb. ls.-W. VI. Hall OF Jupiter. who
IA .n sIan It, o' ~ ur rpcS f nnm an en"" "Nn ,5 FiI n ne
nci-hho.hooi ~ I.nng Key Tuesday night. Mr..
Kan wus accompanied by several other gentle
men. 4 report was circulated that he was at
tn h"sd -! an expedition that WAS made up for
L4r purpose of finding the monster snake OF
Long Key, which is said TO BE- sixty feet long and
In thc Florida Everglades, about forty miles
southwest OF Miami. The island is said 10
10 high and dry and It's soil very fertile. II
was once the camping nlaCC OF an industrious
baud OF Seminole Indians, whose town was
broken NJ by the vicious and deadly snake, On
more than one occasion m expedition has been
made mp 10 capture the large reptile, but failure
has resulted through the impossibility Of oh
story nf the reptile King Of Long Key il believed
by the seminole Indians, and they will not visit
the island. some Of them will go 70 within a
certain distance Of the place and will point IL
out as the snakes home. where seven Indians
were eaten for breakfast"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Closing Ont
Sheet Music.

great clearance sale on Sheet Music. Last
week before moving. We intend closing out our two
catalogues Of cheap music that have been selling
SC and per copy This will be your last chance
to lay in stock of FINE SHEET MUSIC at
those prices.
These lists contain compositions from the very
best composers. such as Beethoven, Chopin Chamn-
ade, Schubert List, GODDARD Grieg, Bohm, Pader-
ewski Wagner Rubenstein, Spinder, Leybach,
Scharwenka, Won Weber, MendeIssohn, Walenhaupt,
Lange Bachman. With every purchase will give
you free.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
JeWe1ry
Department.
Special Sale on Sterling Silver Goods

Sterling Silver Teaspoons each .............. 40C
Sterling Silver Cream Ladies, Meat Forks, Su-
gar Spoons, Bon Bon Spoons, Butter Knives,
Butter Picks, regular s2.oo goods, choice. 0SC
Sterling Silver Hair Combs, worth $3.50. o....... 75C
Sterling Silver c 9th Brushes, worth $500 ....2.75
Sterling Silver Button Hooks and FiIes.... :. 10C
Sterling Silver Bonnet Brushes, worth $500. 9SC
Sterling Silver Napkin Rings worth $500 .... 0SC
Sterling Silver Flesh Brushes worth s2.oo.... CSC
Sterling Silver Two-blade Penknives, worth 75c 29C
Sterling Silver Cuff Buttons. worth soc ....... lOC
Gents Elgin Waltham Watches ..... SO 0S up
First Class Nickel Alarm Clocks ............. 55C
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Over $50 100000 Worth OF
furnishing Goods

Ladies' and ClliIdren's Hosiery
100 dozen ladies' full seamless fast black cotton
aud tan colored Hose, worth &c to 2oc, at.
500 dozen ladies fast black cotton Hose, Herms-
dorf dye, double sole and extra long, never
sod for less than 25c per pair, at.......... 1
100 dozen chi!dren's fast black cotton Hose
Hermsdorf dye and full seamless, worth 25c.
LADIES' Underwear
Special-5oo dozen ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests
long sleeves, Egyptian cotton, light fall weight,
sod for less than 25c, now...........
Boys Shirt Waists
100 dozen Boys Waists, black and navy blue
with fine white harline stripes, usual price soc
and 75c on sac at, at,...................
Omaha daily bee., 1897-08-22
Monday Specials in


3-pound can grated Pineapple Booth
pacD ,...............,......... ..... 7hc
Ol Sardlnes at Observation-Disclosures. &c
Armours Soup (assorted) per can ..... 9hc
10 pounds best Rolled Oats ....,...... 25c
Kidney Beans, per pound. &c
10 bars Laundry Soap .......,........ 25c
Flake Hominy, Sago and Pearl Tapioco
ohly .''''''''''''' '..'......'.,' DC
Fancy Evaporated Peaches at ,.....,.. 61ac
Non-Shrinking Wool Soap at ...,...... 712c
2-pound Glass Jars Strawberry or Rasp-
berry Fruit Preserves at .......,..... 1870
Dukes Mixture OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 27o
Battle AX.........,....,....... %. zoe
Climax ............... ....... ......,. $40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

is cut open to point over a chemisette Of cream
colOred peated mousseline de sole. This is framed
In by deep edging OF guipurc over the pink. which
In Its turn Is surrounded by deep rufle OF lace
that hangs over the belt that the entire front OF
the blouse Is covered Over this lace founce. where
II joins the cdging. is an applied design OF white
braid, covered with paettes. The braid Is carried
across the front at the bottom In a consecutive
curve without a break, the opening Of the blouse
being under the arm { nd on the shoulder.
The sleeves of pink and white silk are gathered
and tight fitting, except at the top, where they are
quite bouffante. The other gown Is little frock OF
black and white checked Sioilene. At the bottom.
on each breadth of the skirt. two rcctangles OF
narrow black velvet ribbon. one within the other.
about half an inch apart The bodice Is blouse
OF cherry -colored Liberty silk, over which is a
blouse of gupure. The belt Is cherry -colored
satin Over the blouse Is tiny boero of the
check. bordered with two rows Of black velvet
ribbon. The boero is so small as TO he almost
mere addition to the sleeves which. except for a
little draped fulness at the top are tight hitting
with tiny black chiffon runie extending the
length Of the arm and inserted in the outside seam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

oornlisho1 in tho past and offering some vaihape
suggestions for future action Mrs. Jane fierce.
Of WORK gave a paper on Inc Huiue "
Orga nzed Effort for Women the Kew. rioir'O'
KolIock Crookcr Of Troy. n. Y. gave a briliian'
address on the permanent in Christianity o"ei'-
ing on the sonshp with God and unity Vi man
Mind declaring the necessity for the liberal thurc"
70 intensity its beautiful faith by renewed ana
belnfll consideration Of its fellow-men Inc
Rev Mvra r Libby spoke on subject when Dofe
,ba strange. title Of 1--WE Want 1t All at Home,
which proved TO he a scatling rebuke TO those To-
cal churches who have broad missionary
orir;, I'M, seek to keep all their resources for
home use. ~
The Rev Frederick A. Bisbee. Of the Church or
tho Restoration. Philadelphia. took for ms SUP
Sac, Tho Biblical text, "flelp these women, III
which ne urged generous support as woman III
Hunnca from the earliest Christian days had al
uavs bcor on the right side. and u is she VINO
sunnorts the churches of today. All the women
nropounceJ this address admirable. as II was
frightened by several timely aherdDteS anu lnah2
1ashes OF Wit characteristic Of this talented
o's Tbs Rev Dr. T. C. Sweetser. pastor Of the
cburcb made the closing address, being chieny
one OF reonEi of Mrs NJ NJ Dean the treasurer. Of
x,aapinrton was especially gratifying. Mrs. Dean
has held the place for fifteen years ana mas nOl
only bic skill as an accounlant put enc
several thousand doars--n hrst-ciass mortgages
az" The annropriations for the coming year are VIZ
Tar tho support of n missionary on the racine
Nocks INTO comfortable folds and everywhere preach
the liberal faith OF n great, iberal ,hurct, 80 a a
nuallv for Ave years TO the Denver churcn lot
building purposes; SEQ per year Ior I'VE !e"'' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
UNITERSALIST CHURCH WOMEN.
THEY MAKE A BRILLIANT SHOWING AT
THE WOMAN'S NATIONAL MIS-
SIONARY SOCIETY

The twenty-eghth annual meeting Of the Wom-
ans National Mssorary Society o! the Universal
list Church held during the last week at the
Church of the Messiah, Philadelphia, Penn While
the rather sweeping assertion of one press reporter
that 1.-The brains OF the denomination are in its
women" may admi; Of considerable doub., 1t IL
true that the officers and delegates were repre-
sentative women. who conducted the business OF a
large philanthropic convention with dignity ard
ability.
on Tuesday evening an informal reception was
given to the officers and visitors by Mrs s. a. Rus
sell. State president Of Pennsylvania at her home.
on North Eightee..th-st. There the delegates met
the members of the Church who were 20 be host
esses. and whose hospitality never wancd during
the two days session.
Mrs. c. A. Quinby, the president, presided at all
the sessions of the convention. The reports Of
State presidents proved an interesting feature OF
the routine business work. The Rev Myra r.
Libby. of WATERFOWL. n. Y, represented the Elm
pire State first on the list OF contributors Whie
Connecticut a good second. as reported by
Mrs. Joseph Bates of Danbury. Mrs A. o. Long
of Pennsylvania: Mrs A. NJ. Gantz, OF Washins-
ton. D. c.: Mrs. b. w. Herring. of Maryland, ana
Mrs. f. f. Manning OF Chicago. submitted encour-
aging reports Mrs George Watson, of Reading.
Penn: Mrs. A. c. Lott and Mrs. {. NJ GuiiDert'
of Philadelphia Mrs T. II. MacNey. Mrs Seth
Abrams and Mrs c. l.. Healey. OF Brooklyn. ~ y,
among the delegates and Mrs Jane Pierce
was fraternal delegate from the Metropolitan ALL
ancc of Cniversalist Women.
A proposed amendment; TO the constitution was
taken up its object being TO increase the number
Of delegates TO the convention which after hveiy
debate. was carried. The proposed change was
deemed necessary on the ground that Increased
membership would create greater interest.
The symposium of Wednesday evening drew
large crowd to the church The fact that four
women two of whom were ordained ministers,
would speak enough 10 startle staid, conserva-
tive Philadelphia which still cngs TO many old
time traditions. Mrs. c. a. Quinby the president.
made her annual address, reviewing the work &C
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
VOU1N'S INTEREST IN SPORTS.

Woman's increased interest In all kinds or sports
is evidenced by the trade in women's sporting
goods that is done by the large sporting goods
house on Twcnty-thrd-st The woman cyclist is
largely responsible for this. but the golfer and
tennis player has her share. and 1t may surprise
some 10 hear that hunting goods and hshlng
outfits are sold In considerable quantities 10 the
gentIer sex new design of Hubert skirt Is
feature IL Is put on and taken of Ike an ordinary
skirt When off the wheel IL has the graceful APP
nnnranco OF the full ripple back short skirt. BY
sI,nnIe contrivance n saddle pocket Is drawn into
the back. giving n perfect riding habit effect. A
M rtIcar advantage IS the perfect freedom o. mo-
,io, that the skirt allows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
the Kansas CITY church and 500 annually to the
Japan mission for the education Of women ana

japan mission for the education OF women ann
girls. ,.
Several visiting clcrgymea were presen ana were
allowed the privileges of the floor IN deS norse o
Emerson of Boston, Editor Of The of pbo
delpha the Re-. r. r. Polk OF ToTanda' rem.
the Rev CASTILLO Weston of Plainteld y; o.; ,,e
Rev. II. II. Sykes. of Denver; the Rev. e. X f-ast;
of Kansas City Mo-: the Rey. James SpriSeyh OF
PENNSYLVANIA. and tho Rev. +. A. BisDce OF f-hii-
dcphia. The Rev. Amanda Deyo invited the mem
bcrs OF the convention to visit the rooms, OF tne
Peace Society in Independence Hall, and many
visiting delegates awaited themselv Ives or the prNi-
lege of inspecting the historic place
The Officers of the Nationa! Board of the society
elected for the coming. year are Mrs {. A. Quinby
of Maine president: Mrs. NJ A. Adams: OF Aassa..
chusetts vce-president: Mrs. +. =. Manning, OF
Chicago. recording secretary. Mrs. f. l.. sherwood
Of the District OF Columbia. corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Dean. OF Washington. treasurer
Mrs. NJ. Louise Thomas. Of New-York. chairman ,hn
of Publishing Committee. The members OF me
Executive Cornmittce are Mrs: Mary r. swan OF
Illinois: Miss NJ. 4. Borle. Of Ohio and Mrs a
Cushman. Of Maine. The presidents o. unorGanzeh
States are Mrs. Annie Beckford, Rhode lslahI
Mrs s u. McWhorer West Virginia, Mrs. NJ r.
James North Carolina; Mrs. l.. T.. league. South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
rJyCS DATGHTEPS ~ NASHVILLE.

The Kings Daughters VIII hold convocation In
the woman's Building al the Tennessee Centennial
Exposition to-day and the occasion Is expected 10
he one OF unusual interest. MIS-. Margaret nottome'
ton In the morning and reception VIII pe given
Tor her ia the afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

For making clear complexion stir two tea
spoonfuls Of flowers OF sulphur into half a pint OF
new milk Let 1t stand a while. and then rub the
face over with IL short time before washing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

Carolina Mrs Mutchen Georgia; Mrs y. c. Gre
ollie Florida; Mrs. A. g. YanGy KeniuGSky' hnc
nesota: Miss Kitty Holcnd Nebraska Mrs. Nellie
Graft Wisconsin Mrs Jones' 0reg2 proy mrs,
Of Ontario and Mrs J. g. Cobb. Province of
Ouebcc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

For binding up cuts and wounds always use
linen not cotton as the fbres Of cotton are fiat
and apt to irritatc sore place. while those OF
linen perfectly rounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

For tired feet put handful OF common salt into
four quarts or hot water. Place the feet In the
water while it is hot 1t can be borne. Then rub
the feet dry with rough towel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

For badness try the following tonic: Liquid
ammonia almond oil and choroform each one
part: alcohol. five parts; oil OF lemons. one
dram Apply freely and often after first thor
OughIy brushing the hair. This is mild stmu
liant and perfectly safe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
SICK ROOM HINTS.

For cramps or pains in the stomach try few
drops of essence of camphor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
LIQUID use the following lotion

For a nail-cleanng liquid use the following lotion
Tartarc acid, / dram: tincture OF myrrh. dram;
eau de Cologne drains; distilled water. ounces.
Dissolve the acid in the water. mix the incture OF
myrrh and de Cologne and add TO the acid solu,
ton Dip the nails in this solution, wipe and
polish with a chamOs pad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

For a nervous headache n cup OF moderately
strong tea in which two three slices Of lemon
have been infused.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

Invitations are out for the wedding OF Miss
Bessie Milligan. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John C.
Migan. OF No. III Lefrerts Place, Brooklyn. to
Charles Martin Clark. Of No s3l Madison-ave.. this
city on Monday. June II, In the Church OF the
Messiah Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
STEAMER TRUNK,

STEAMER TRUNK.
Sold by others at $3.50
Specially adapted for Euro
$500 \: :
made" All sizes % 30. 81
"a and &c inches.
WIS GUARANTEE WITH EACH TRUNK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

This trunk. made Of select.
ed Eastwood. covered with
waterproof canvas. bound
with SOLE LEATHER.
j: J: !:
and heavy brass corners.
Made for hard usage All
sizes IS 80, 81, 81 and 81
inches
4 YRS GUARANTEE WITH EACH TRUNK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

The marriage OF Miss Drusllle Sylvester to Jerome
Walter Nav will take place Tuesday afternoon
June l. at the home OF the brides parents Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Sylvester. No Sc West Seventy second
st. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Silverman. OF the Temple
Emanuel, will perform the ceremony, which will
be followed by a reception.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-02
Prentiss and His Wit.

Sargent S, Prentiss was a great law
yer and an eloquent orator as well as a
humorist, but his humor though at
times excessive, never ohscured his ora
tory or weakened his argument.
He was once engaged in political
discussion on "the stump" with gen
tleman who was wordy, dull and spoke
against time" so that Prentiss might
speak at disadvantage. 1t was nearly
dark when Prentiss rose, and the same
moment jackass in neighboring
pound began braying and kept it up UNI
til Prentiss' friends were annoyed and
his opponents delighted. When the jack
ass stopped, Prentiss, casting "a comical
look at his unfair antagonist said:
II did not come here today to reply
to two equally eloquent speeches. "
Then he sat down, and his friends car
ried him from the stand in their arms.
Youths Companion.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-02

Some years ago Mr.. Gladstone had
met possible claimant for a civil list
pension whom he believed to be in suf-
ficiently poor circumstances and had
almost decided to grant it when he re-
ceived an invitation to dinner with the
person in question. This raised some
doubt in his mind. On the one hand,
should civil list pensioner be able to
afford to entertain? On the other hand,
it might only be dinner Of herbs, and
it seemed hard to deprive public bene-
factor of a pension because he was ready
to share his crust and water. Knowing
that in any case there would be feast
of reason and flow of soul, Mr.. Glad.
stone accepted the invitation, and on
the way propounded to his companion
the following test: "No champagne,
pension; champagne, no pension. "
There was champagne, and the host lost
his pension. 1t was the dearest bottle
Of wine on record, for it cost the pur-
chaser e100 "a year. London News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-02
WE'RE | BUT HIS, WIFE.

We're but his own wife, to guard and to guide
him,
IT'S little of sorrow should fall my dear.
I'd chant him my low love verses, stealing be-
side him,
So faint and so tender his hoort woGld but
hear.
I'd pull the wild blossoms from valley and
highland
And there at his feet would lay them ell
I'd sing him the song of our poor stricken is
Till his heart was on fire with love like my
own.
There's ross by his dwelling. I'd tend the
lone treasure,
That he might have flowers when the sum
MGR would come.
There's l,lrp in his ball. would wake its
sweet measure,
For he must have music to brighten his home.
We're but his own wife to guide and to guard
him,
'Tis little of sorrow should fall on my dear,
For every kind glance my whole life would
award him
In sickness I'd soothe and in sadness I'd
cheer.
My heart is fount yelling upward forever.
Whom think cf my true love by night or by
day,
That heart keeps its faith like fast flowing
river
Which gushcs forever and sings on its way
| have thoughts full of peace for his soul to re-
pose in,
We're but his own wife to win and to WOO,
On, sweet, If the night of misfortune We're
closing,
To rise like the morning star, darling, for
you.
Mary Downing in Minneapolis Journal.