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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
ourEr NEW YEARS At LINCOLN.
Little Effort to Make II Holiday mt
the Capital city.


LINCOLN, Jam Especial New Year'a
day was not so generally observed in Lin
coin as was the holiday Of Christmas. Many
of the stores and business houses remained
open all day and most Of the departments at
the state capitol we're running on full time
preparing for the closing up and handing
over of official business to the new admins
tration. High mass was celebrated at SOU
a. M, at st. Theresa's pro-cathedral The
day also witnessed the departure OF nearly
all the school teachers who, practically, cap
tured the city early In the week.
Bert Manchester. a telegraph operator In
the stock exchange OF Bigger & Lyon, TINS
city, dropped dead at his home, 429 South
Eleventh street at 1890 this morning. He
is said to have been victim of heart
disease, having suffered from that com
plant for some time. Deceased was 30
years Of age
Chief Clerk Mary OF the governors Of
fee reports that some time last night a
thief entered the rooms and stole $50 worth
of postage stamps from his desk.
A requisition was honored today by Gov
ernor Holcomb from Governor Stone of Mis-
souri, for George Finley. The latter has
Just finished serving a sentence in the Ne
braska penitentiary for burglary, and is
wanted in Missouri for a similar ofense.
The coroners jury summoned to exam
Inc into the suicide of Henry c. Zerung re-
turned verdict today that the deceased
came to his death by his own act, while
laboring under a spell of temporary in
sanity. So far as ascertaned the verdict
seems to be fully sustained by the facts
and meets the approval of those Interested
in the case.
A reception was rendered Mr.. Charles G..
Dawes and his wife this evening at the Lin
coin hotel by prominent republicans in the
city and members of the Young Mems Re
publican club. Mr.. Dawes was connected
with the branch OF the republican national
committee at Washington during the cam
paign, and is q warm personal friend OF
Presdent-elect Mckinley. The reception
was followed by lunch in the ordinary
OF the hotel.
Omaha people in Lincoln: At the Lin
dell-W. II. White At the Capital. A.
Bills
ALBION, Neb., Jan. 1.-(Speclal)
marriage of Arthur Browder, one of the
most prominent young business men OF this
town, and Miss Maud Mcdaniel, one of
the most popular young women in Albion
society, was solemnized at the home of the
brides parents, near town, last evening,
The young people will make Albion their
home.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
JoMN LAWSON LOSES ms rLACn.
Hunter Passes the Terrible Swcdc In
thC Wushfuutpn Hucc,

thc NnNhtnptpn hnccs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The NTH day OF
the international slN-day eight-hour bicy'
Gle race was attended by a larger audience
than on any previous day. There was soma
very fine riding during the day, as with
but one more day remaining In which to
race the contestants strained every muscle
to increase their distances. Waller and
Maddox, the leaders are closely watching
caCh other and the latter seems unusually
confident of overcoming the two laps which
Waller has to the good. The leaders made
approximately liS miles today, greater
distance than has been accomplished dur
ing any dav of the contest. The score;
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
HELEN COUGAR is TURNED OUT
Her Advocacy of Free silver Distnste-
| full To- the MmtInnnI pnrtN.

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.--At the request of the
committee of which she was a member
Mrs. Helen NJ. Cougar stepped down and
out of the nationalist party yesterday. A
Joint conference was held at the Sherman
house OF the executive and national central
committees to consider the best means OF
iurhering the interests of the party at
which Mrs Cougar was present. Ever since
the election she has been criticised by some
OF the extreme members OF the party for her
part taken in speaking for the cause OF FREQ
silver in the late campaign At the confer
ence resolutions were Passed asking for the
resignation Of Mrs. Cougar, whereupon she
he"'"d in her resignation, which was ac-
cepted. .sa2
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
INQUEST ON SUICIDE VICTIMS.
Few Facts brought out which Were
Not Previously Published.

Not Previously Published.
Two iuquests were held at the morgue yes
terday. one occurred in the morning and
was over the body Of Matilda Lorsch, the l9-
yearold suicide The other was held In the
afternoon over the body of Charles G. Mason.
the Wyoming cowboy who was found dead in
his bed In the Emmett house on New Years
eve as result OF an overdose Of morphine
taken with suicidal intc.t.
The jury In the case of Matilda LorsCh re-
turned a verdict in accordance with the facts
already published, finding that she committed
suicide by means OF Rough on Rats The
testimony OF witnesses disclosed nothing
new Those placed on the stand were Ser
gCant Her, Detective Bloom, Louis Lorsch,
the father OF the girl; Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Ramm, at whose house she died; Carl Ramm,
her lover, and Mrs. Julia Kolkart who also
was in the house when she expired
The father Louis Lorsch, testified that he
had never noticed anything wrong with the
girl TO indicate that she contemplated sui
eide He said that she was engaged for the
past three months to Carl Ramm, but she
had never intimated that she was jealous OF
him or quarreled with him. She appeared
to be well and happy when she left her home
four miles west of Calhoun last Tuesday to
visit the Ramms in this city. The father
thought she was insane when she committed
the act.
Carl Ramm, the lover of the girl, testified
that they had been engaged two months and
intended to get married on January 10. Since
the engagement the girl seemed to be con-
vinced that he was unfaithfu to her and on
that account quarreCd with him. On
Wednesday afternoon, the day of the suicide
she called upon him at the saloon at Twenty
ninth and Cunning streets, where he was en-
ployed. She gave expression to her jealousy.
In the lovers spat young Ramm accused her
of telling lie They quarreled but before
they parted made up and the girl went away
apparently cheerful. The remains were sent
at noon to Fort Calhoun the home of the
girl
In the Mason case the coroner's jury also
returned a verdict of suicide. The evidence
has already been nublished in the nress.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

Franklin Rector. tho father OF Policeman
Rector, died yesterday morning at the adj
vanced age of II years. The death occurred
at the late residence 420S Lake street. The
femains will be sent to Craig, Neb,, for
burial.
New Years day among the Omaha hotels
was without special incident The guests
wcre not as numerous even as on Christmas.
All the hotels reported that trayelngmen
were scarce. and II is presumed they are
sticking eloss by their own fresides until the
new year gets well started on It's career. At
several OF the hotels there were a goodly
number OF Omahans who dropped In to take
New Years dinner with the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
NO SUCCESSOR TO vANDEnvooRr.
New Member of the Fire and Police
Communication Not Vet Nnmeh.

LINCOLN, Jan. 1.-(specia Telegram)-
Land Commissioner Russell said today that
no had so far heard of no immediate meet
ing Of the board to appoint a successor to
Paul Vapdervoort on the Omaha Fire and
Police commission. At the governors Of
fee nothing could be learred indicative OF
an early meeting. There are rumors to-
night of a meeting to be held tomorrow,
but they can be traced to no reliable source.
so far as the republican members Of the
board are concerned they manifest but lit
tie interest in the matter, Should they
get together and make an appointment
there is no certainty that Vandervoort
would be the man named.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
uuptiur n Thicf nj Tcknmnh.

TEKAMAH. Neb., Jan. 1.-(Special)-A
farmer by the name OF Worth, living in
the north part of this county, was robbed
by his hired man last night of SCI, the pro.
ceeds OF a sale of cattle made the day be-
fore. Worth's son took the cattle to Lyons
and returned in the evening with the money.
His father not being at home the boy re-
tanned possession Of the money He slept
with the hired man that night, and in the
morning both man and money were gone.
The ground being soft the thief was tracked
close to this city, and this afternoon the
sheriff and a posse are out hunting for him.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
y RAYS BRING SIGHT TO THE BLIND.
How John Il. Martin Came TO See
Aftcr Ten Ycnrs of DIinhmcss.

After Ten Years of blindness.
NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The X ray has given
a glimmer of light to eyes that had been
sightless for ten years. The subject of
the test was John f. Martin, who by sub
mitting to experiments as a substitute for
Charles Broadway Rouss, has become
known as Mr. Rouss' man. Martin first
presented himself to Mr.. Rouss eight months
ago. He was formerly a druggist, but in
1887 was stricken with atrophy OF the optic
nerves and became totally blind Oculists
treated him, but all agreed that his case
was hopeless, and that he would never see
the light again. Hearing that Mr.. Rouss
was to submit to a hundred volts Of cleo
trcity in the hope that it might restore his
sight, Martin called on the merchant last
April with this proposition: IF the shock
kills me, it would kill you; If 1t cures me, it
will cure you. Let me make the expert
ment in your stead" Mr.. Rouss assured
Martin that he had no intention of under
taking any such risk, but he was of a
mind to try another experiment, which had
been suggested to him, and he let Martin
take his place. Martin has since submitted
to tests perhaps half hundred times. Two
attendants led him to the Office of Dr. Ed
son. The blind man, although he had
grown accustomed to experiments, was
nervous as he,swas placed in front of the
electrical apparatus. The Horoscope was
placed at MS eyes and the ray turned on.
There was an instant, vicious swapping of
the current then absolute stiffness, as all
in the room strained to watch Martin. At
length DIR. Edison asked
"Do you see anything"
mo" answered Martin.
His lips had, scarcely framed the reply
when there rang from him: "'I can see-I
can see light" and DR.. Edison at once
turned off the electricity. Martin was
deeply moved at the CLEAN which had pene-
trated his long darkness. DR.. Edison ques-
toned him about the effect OF the ray, but
the blind man P4ly repeated that he had
seen light. Again the Horoscope was placed
at his eyes. This time he received the i'm
preston of light more quickly, and when
he had revelled in II for moment, piece
OF metal was passed in front OF the iluoro-
scope. Martin detected 1t instantly. "It is
a shadow" he said. "but It Is like the san
going behind cloud" Enough had been
done for day and the man, rejoicing In
even this little relief that had come to his
years of blackness, was led from the room.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Observe social Traditions.

NEBRASKA CITY, Jan. l.-(SpeciaI.l--
The social traditions OF New Years dag
were observed here by the usual quota Of
calls. Miss Coretta Sadler, Mesdames w.
l.. Wilson, n. A. Duff. NJ. Il. Duif and others
kept "open house" from until o'clock.
At IL o'clock last night all the steam
whistles at the various manufacturing
plants. locomotives, ETC.. were sounded and
kept up for an hour at Intermittent inter
walls. Added TO this was the sound of the
fire bell, church bells. goTgs etc. The day
was observed very quietly, nearly all busi-
ness being suspended Rain fell steadily
yesterday and last night, but the skies
We're clear and bright today.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
schmchI OY the Tr,cI,

ST. LOUIS, Jan. I.-HCnry SHhmehI, Inc
German who entered the slX-day walking
match and bet $500 he would finish in front
of Hoagand, has withdrawn, leaving only
eight of the original twelve contestants.
Hart. the little dnrkey, still leads tho
land could not reduce that distance bo-
tween them. Stephens, the next best man,
has been doing the most consistent walk
ing of all and seems as fresh as when he
started. He is well up in the race and
will make the leaders hustle for first
place. Oddly is close behind him ana doing
arates Smith, Guerrero, Earl and Kcnncdy.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Cburch VIII Investigate.

The Bee is in receipt of letter from
w s. Hooker presiding elder OF the Cres-
ton district of the Methodist Episcopal
church, which states that Rev. Mr.. Maine,
who was robbed by n coored woman in
this city one day this week, did not par
ticipate in the dedication of the Villisca
Methodist church. except as a spectator.
The letter also states that he was not
commissioned to get a photograph of the
church made from Il negative, but only
TO bring cut of the same to Omaha for
publication in n church paper The letter
concludes with the statement that the
church authorities will investigate the mat
ter thoroughly.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Ronds In nnd Condition.

NORTH LOUP. Neb., Jan. 1.--(Special.)-
After night OF south wind. dense fog and
almost Egyptian darkness, a heavy shower
of rain fell this morning. The wind has
turned to the north, and Is threatening TO
grow colder, Circumstances are apparently
combining to increase and continue the prev
alence OF the already unprecedented mud OF
the winter which has been veritable reign
OF terror" to those who have resided here
sufficiently long to have become accustomed
10 the hard, dry winter roads. as they are
usually found and to forget the boggy win
ter trails that pass for roads In many east
ern states from which they cnme
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
McFarIand's Crooked Riding.

PASADENA, Cal, Jan. l,-'loyd Mcf'ar-
land of San Jose met Walter Foster today
for the first time on tho bicycle trdci;
since early last spring. In the hnlf-mllc
professional Mcfarland got several feet
the best or the start by beating the pistol
and was able to defeat Foster IN a very
close finish in 1907 i-5. In the final half OF
the mile Burke started Mcfarland ahead
Of the pistol again, getting four yards
lead. On the last turn Foster vas showed
clear off the track by Mcfarland vino
used the elbow trick. Mcfarland was dis
qualified and the National Racing board
Will be asked to punish him.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

CANTON. o., Jan. IA Happy New
Year" was the greeting received by Pres
ident-elect Mckinley and his wife this
morning from many neishbors and friends
who called to extend their we'll wishes
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley passed the morn
ing receiving the many visitors. During
the afternoon Beliamy Storer and wife
and marquis and marchioness de Cham
brun arrived here, and were guests until
afternoon, when they left for Cleveland
National Committeeman Heath was a
guest of Major Mckinley today. The pres
ldent-eect and Mrs. Mckinley dlned this
evening with Judge and Mrs. Day, and
tomorrow morning at 9:O5 they will leave
for Cleveland.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Harvard Certain 10 Win,

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The players in the
fifth day of the intercollegiate chess tour
nament were:
William Murdoch Nale) against c. II.
Parker (Coumbia), won by Parker
A. w. Rider Harvard) against w w.
Young princeton), won by Young.
f. a. Lchlbach Nale) against y, NJ.
Price Columbia). won by Price.
r.. H. Southard GlarvarGl against Il. B.
Seymour Princeton), won by Southard.
Following is the score of the tournament:
Players. Won. Lost. Players. Won. Lost.
Harvard ...... Yale ........... 6
Columbia ..... 6.ITinCeton ....4 6
Harvard's lead is so long that she will
win the Championshlp.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Nod Rcmdimg Homo Agnin.

Ned Reading, the military bicycle racer,
and Jack Kinnaman his manager and
trainer, returned from New York last even
ing. Reading, as Is well known, won third
place in the recent big international six
achievement nettcd him about 81, 800. Read
ms, II was the opinion of competent judges.
would have won first place had he not
going. lie Is NOW in fine condition and
robust health, owing TO Kinnaman's skill
full handling, and expects 10 go In and win
the big race In Chicago in February
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
snIoon Men Notified TO Close.

Yesterday afternoon Chief Sigwart di-
rected Sergeants Mitchell and Chamber
lain to visit all saloons in the city that
have not produced their license money,
and in all thirty-ive places were entered
and the proprietors notified that they must
close up or rustic up the necessary funds.
Seventeen of the oldest places in the city
have expressed their intention of per-
maiSntly closing.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

CHICAGO, Jan. l.-John LenIen, n hotel
and saloon keeper at West Hammond, was
found murdered in his place this morning.
The case is enveloped in mystery, and no
possible clews to the murderer have been
found. The police have various theories,
however one of which. they say, points
to a deep plot. There were indications that
the crime was committed for purposes of
robbery, but many things lead the police
to think there was no theft, and that the
signs of the robbery We're made after the
crime was committed
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
washington's Annual Product.

TACOMA, Wash,, Jan. 1.-The Ledger's
annual New Years edition today shows
the progress of the state during 1896. the
record is summarized as follows: Washing
toms dairy products were worth $l,5OO OOl;
packing house products, S1,50O00O; fish,
fresh and canned, $3,2OOOOO: coal OUTPUT, L.,
cut. 5O),OOO0OO feet; shingles. 2,25O, 600 900;
value of lumber products, SI0OOC0O value
OF live stock, s5.623 900; value of gold, silver
and lead, $l,0OOOOO; wheat crop, 100000
bushels
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Rcmcmbcr Their Pnstor

NORTH LOUP, Neb.. Jan. l.-(special.)~
AS a slight token of their appreciation of the
pastor and his work number of persons Of
all ages belonging to tho Baptist denomiua-
tion met last evening at the residence Of
Rev. ]. II. Hurley in the function OF n
pound social" each taking some article Of
value to add to the pastors worldly store
On behalf Of the visitors a speech was made
by DR.. f. o. Burdck and was responded to
In feeling manner by Rev. Mr.. Hurley
Among the pleasant things of the evening
was some excellent music furnished by Mrs
Meta Babtock. Mrs. Eva Hill. Miss Tacie
Rood, Otto Hill Oakley Hurley, Judson Hill
and ethers. The guests took their departure
amid q fusilade of New Years greetings
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
I,nrnmir. ~, snIuirrs no
cIIEYENNE. Inn. 1.-lspccIll TcIegrnl

CHEYENNE, Jan. 1.-(Spec!al Telegram)
The Laramie foot bail team, composed
mainly of Wyoming university Students
of officers and men of the Eighth United
States infantry, in match game at the
state fair grounds here today. The SOL
were outclassCd in team work, 1.-THE Lara
mie team winning. with score of - to 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
New Years Hop at Humboldt.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Jan. 1.-(Special)-
The c. S. p. S. lodge gave its annual
New Years ball at the Bohemian hall yes
terday evening. There was good attend
ance.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

SEDALIA, Mo-. Jan. 1.-The prohibition
state central committee held conference
here today. 1t was decided to place sew
eral speakers in the field TO build up the
party. a resolution was adopted express
Ing regret that Christian voters did not
express their convictions on the temperance
question at the polls, and urging them to
be consistent and vote as they talked at
church conferences.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

and a large portion Of these were present.
despite the inclemency OF the weather. The
hotel corridors and reception rooms were
elaboratcly decorated In evergreen and holly.
Mesdames w. II. Crabbe william wcidner.
G. L. Cowan. c. G. Campbell J. H. Cowell
and Messrs. william Wedner, c. L. Cowan
and J. II. Cowell received. The music fur.
nshod by the band was a rare treat and
heartily enIoyed by all
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Senator PETER
hes been requested to have removed the
charge of desertion from the record of Presi-
Dental Elector Linton OF Cherryvale, Kan.
He said today that it could be accomplished
only by special act of congress- but that the
charge could not affect Mr.. Linton's status
as an elector, rs he never had been tried by
either court-martial or in the civil courts.
An investigation OF the records. he said.
shows that Mr.. Linton left the army near
the close of the war after serving through
several CamDaigns,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Mask Ball at Columbus.

COLUMBUS Neb,, Jan. 1.-(Special.) )-The
Columbus fire department gave its annual
mask ball at the opera house last night,
which was wei! attended and was a decided
success The entire department headed by
the Columbus band made a parade at 2
o'clock, and later a horseback parade was
made by the boys In their comic mask suits.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Cut In Iron Founders wages.

WALTHAM, Mass. jan IA general
cut down in wages in the iron foundry of
Davis & Farnum In this city went into
effect today. The cut ranges from 2 to 25
cents, and affects over 800 men. The fact
that the large foundries In Pennsylvania
and the west have commenced to do their
own small work, making II impossible for
this firm TO compete is given as the cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

BENNET, Neb., Jan. I.-ISpeclaIJ-The
Methodist church is now holding revival
meetings. watch night service was held
The present pastor, Rev. Mr.. Wilson and
former pastor, Rev. Mr.. Cobb both
preached. The meeting was much enjoyed
by those present.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Hanged for Criminal Assault.

ALBANY, Ca, Jan. l.-Sankey Cunning
ham was hanged in the county Jail yard
here today for a criminal assault upon
Miss Katie Camp. Cunningham confessed
his guilt in n Ealows speech. The hanging
was witnessed by an enormous crowd.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02

BURWELL, Neb., Jan. 1.-(speclal)-A
part OF the Progress plant, which was a
consolidation OF two papers. was yesterday
moved to Sargent. where a paper will be
started by J. G, Todd, brother of the pres
ent editor OF the Progress of this place.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Complete AIbion's Court House

ALBION. Neb,, Jan. 1.-(Special)-
carpenters finished the roof on Albion's new
court house yesterday. This encloses the
building. which is one of the best in the
state, and II will be finished In time to
hold the next term OF court.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
/ divided the
Montmorency and DR.. West

There were a number OF sWcepstakes and
live bird miss and cuts after these events,
but as no remarkable features developed
they are omitted.
This morning beginning at II o'clock
"Samaha" and "Ekalb," two well-lInown To-
cal sportsmen, will shoot a 100 live bird
race FOR the price of the birds. In the aft
ernoon comes the -Montmorency race.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Christians Tree Festivities.

JUNGATA Neb., Jan. 1.-(Specal.)-Th
Independent Order of Odd Fellows had a
Christmas tree at it's hall last night for
the children. A good program was rem
dered a fine banquet partaken of and
most enjoyable time had by all.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
Beresford Does Good Shooting.

PARIS, Jan. LIN pigeon shooting con-
test at Monte Carlo yesterday Hon. Il.
Beresford was victorious. killing eighty
five birds, while Robinson, the cham5ion
. ,ot of San Francisco, killed eighty-two
out of 100.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
T,,n ChnIIrnurA frnm Diam.

OMAHA, Jan. Ito The Sporllng Editor
of The Bee; Herewith find enclosed $50,
"A forfeit for a lOO-live pigeon sloot for any
part of 500, American Shooting association
rules with the stipulation that only one
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
CeIebrnte the New Year's Advent.

FREMONT, Jan. 1.-(Special.)- .)-The new
year was ushered in with the ringing of
bells sounding of whistles and discharge of
firearms of all descriptions. The banks
and county Offices were closed today and the
employees Of the postoflce kept Sunday hours,
The business houses were open as usual.
Quite number of women kept open house
and received many calls during the after
noon and evening. The fremen gave the
first masked ball of the season at Turner
hall last evening. There was a good crowd
out, and many unique and elaborate ccs-
tunes were worn. The weather was warm
and damp, and the roads and streets so
heavy that there was no pleasure driving.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-02
weIcone III. Newt year.

NORTH LoUP, Neb., Jan. 1,-(specal)-
In accordance with its regular annual Gus
tom the Young Peoples society OF the Bap-
tlst church held a sunrise prayer meeting
at daybreak this morning,