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Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
Arrested for Abduction.

FORT SCOTT, Kan. Dec. 2S.-D. Har-
mon, travelling salesman for a Minneapolis
wire works, is in Jail here, charged with
the abduction of Miss Ella Bum, the IL
year-old daughter of a clergyman of For;
Scott Harmon and the girl left here last
field. Upon being brought back Harmon
proposed marriage, but the girls father
would not give his consent Harmon
formerly lived at Wichita.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
FnnernI nf Auunst Gentrnn

WEST POINT, Neb.. Dec 2s.-(SpeciaI)-
The funeral occurred today of August Cen
trup, who died in the St. Joseph's hospital
In Omaha on Christmas day The deceased
was the son of Henry Gentrup, one of Cum
ing county's prominent farmers, and had
been ailirg for the last three years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29

A land dispute Is said to be the cause OF
the trouble French Is probably the largest
cattle owner in oregon, his herds running
into the thousands He also owns many
Oregon, and employs several hundred men
on his numerous ranches,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
BurgInrs nt Fnirmont.

FAIRMoNT. Neb., Dec. 2S.-(speclal)-
1t has Just come to light that the store of
II. G. Bliss was burglarzed Friday night.
Entrance was made by taking a light OF
glass out of a back window and reaching in
and unlocking the catch. About $40 worth
of fine cigars were taken
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
Broke His Leg,

WEST POINT, Neb, Dec. 2S.-(special.)-
Last Sunday while playing see-saw at his
grandmother's place. Harry Krause, the
9-year-old son Of Allie Krause fell In such
manner as to fracture his leg just above
tho ankle.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
County Hoard Meets.

FREMONT, Neb, Dec. 2S.-(special.)-
The county hoard met in regular session
this morning. Treasurer-elect W. f. Baslei
handed in his resignation as supervisor
which was accepted and @. w. Wolcott ap-
pointed TO I'LL the vacancy Mr.. Wolcott at
once qualified and entered upon the duties
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
oregon CattIe King Killed

BAKER CITY, Ore, Dec. 2S.-At Canyon
City Peter French has been killed by a
man named Oliver. 1t is reported that
the deed was a co.d-blooded murder. The
victim was shot in the back OF the head,
the bullet coming out between the eyes.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
Holidays at NnInis

MALMo. Neo.. Dec. 2s-(special.) The
holiday season here has been observed with
the usual celebrations. The High school held
a reception on Friday afternoon. and all
the pupils OF the Malmo schools took part
in entertaining. The pupils made the usual
Christmas gifts to the teachers and super
intendent. After the program was finished
Santa Claus appeared in full costume and
invited the teachers and pupils to take
Christmas ride, which they did Various
other festivities also occurred.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
FORECAST FOR roDAY's WEATHER
Partly Cloudy Day, with Northeastern
WindR.

Partly Cloudy Day, with Northensterly
Winds.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Forecast for
Wednesday:
For Enthusiastically cloudy weather;
northwesterly WINS.
For Iowa and Mlssouri-Threatening
weather; warmer; southwesterly winds
For South Dakota-Generaly fair; prob
ably colder In extreme western portion;
northwesterly winds.
For Kansas-Generally fair; westerly
winds
For Wyoming - Threatening weather;
probably cooler; northeriy winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Dec. 2S.-Omaha record of rainfall
spending day of the last three years.
1897. 1896. 1895. 1894.
Maximum temperature 81 50 a 32
Minimum temperature -. Il Al % Il
Average temperature 26 As 80 16
Rainfall NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90 90 90
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March /,
1897
Normal for the day ....................... "a
Excess for the day NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2
Accumulated excess since March ] ..,. 2Gi
Normal rainfall for the day .... .03 inch
Deficiency for the day ................ .03 inch
Total rainfall since March Lib. 10 inches
Deficiency since March 1..........10.33 inches
Excess for cor. period, 1896. -. 4.76 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1895. lO.SS inches
Reports from stations mt = u. III,
Seventy-fifth meridian time.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS. A
&H-MnwuSEaHnzxnqraxaww-waa

Belle Archer, who has made hit in the
leading character OF Hoyt's "a Contented
Woman is well known through her asso-
citation with Nat Goodwin, the late Slavini
and Hoyt's "a Milk White Flag" Mr.
Hoyt has surrounded her with good com.
pany and the public can rest assured that
In the performance of "a Contented
Woman " which will be seen here at Boyd'e
theater on Thursday evening, the usual Hoyt
standard will be maintained. The engage
ment is for three nights. with New Year s
matinee.
Donuelly & Girard will be at the Creighton
for three nights, commencing Thursday.
They present for the first time in this city
one of New York's greatest successes, the
spectacular operetta, THE Geezer," the mort
popular production from the pen of Joseph
w. Herbert. They come with the largest
and strongest company they have ever pre-
scented, the cast comprising forty people,
with specially designed scenery and cos
tunes and with all the opportunities for
comedy, together with new and catchy songs
and music.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29

II indicates trace OF precipitation.
L. A. WELSH. Local Forecast ofical
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29

10 p H'-busIness Mettlng. REPORTS OF
officers, election, etc.
Sp. m.-Two notable Habeas Corpus cases
In Nebraska: The Arrest OF the Lincoln
City Council. 1887" Hon. A. ]. Sawyer,
"The Ponca Indian Habeas Corpus Case,
1S76-77." Mr.. T. II. Tibbles.
9:15 p. m.-Joint session with the Hori-
cultural society to eat apples.
The State Horticultural society will meet
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the
same week, having only day sessions
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-29

Forenoon. general session; Lansing
CommissiGner William 4. Harris: music;
.Right Emphasis in Education" Judge NJ
u; Reese, Lncoln; music; Relation OF
Women's Christian Temperance Union TO
Education," Mrs. Medora d. Nckol. Bea-
trice; music
Afternoon college section, room 3, main
building 200, Report OF the committee to
confer with the college, section of the y.
y. A., Profs Lucky. Aylesworth and Lone:
800. Report OF the committee of five on
the Logical Sequence and Coordination OF
Studies IN College Curriculum" Prof
Bessey, Presidents Sutherland of Grand
Island college, Perry OF Doane college. Pat
Clark. ~ -
County suoerintendent's section. room A.
library building: 900. How May We Best
Meet the Needs OF the Rural Schools?''
"As TO Moro Thorough Organization. +"
George L. Farley, Plattsmouth; "As TO
More Competent Teachers" ]. s. Baer, Lin
coin; AS To Course OF Study" Anna u
Neeland. Hemlngford; "As TO Healthier
Public Sentiment" Ed r. Bechxith. Ne
High school section. Young Mems Chris
tian Association building: 900 rs the Study
OF Commercial Geography and Industrial
History Desirable Substitute for the His
tory OF Greece and Rome In Certain Courses
sf High School Work." paper. w. @. Lang
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
WILLIAM FRANCIS DIES.
Early Cit,z,n Of Bisck Hawk Passe
From Earth.

Early Cit,z,n Of Bisck Hawk Passes
From Earth.
William Francis, an early citizen
OF Black Hawk township. died at his
home In Milan at $3.50 yesterday
afternoon OF q complication of dis
eases with which he had been
afflicted for some time. He had re-
sided in the township in which he
died for SO years, with the exception
of two years ago, when he moved to
Missouri for 2-years' residence, but
at the end Of which time he returned
to this county. He was for many
years farmer, but during the past
10 years his home had been in Milan.
He was 80 J ears Of age and leaves a
wife. He was q pioneer Mason and
past master Of Eureka lodge 60. of
Milan, under the auspices of which
the funeral will be conducted at the
NJ. E. church at Milan tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock, with inter-
ment at Chippiannock cemetery. He
was held in high esteem by the peo-
pie among whom he had spent sc
many years of his life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
WHAT IT HAS COST.
A Statement of the Court House
Expense.
NOT An UNREASONABLE SUN.

BuildiDg COMMITTEES Complies . Report
Showing Every Dollar OF the Peoples
Money Expended In Come elton with the
Erection Of the New Couaty Temple.
The total cost of Rock Island
new court house is $171,-
769.S3.
A statement showing how every
dollar of the money was expended
was compiled yesterday afternoon by
Chairman W. 4. Carey and Secretary
James G. Britton. of the building
committee. which has followed every
deia i Of the work in connection with
the court house since it was ordered
built. The statement reads as fol-
lows: Bonds voted Nov. 6. 1894,
e125, 900; bonds sold March Is, 1895,
$lSl $50; contract awarded to G. J..
Larkin, June IA. 1895. $l12.201; con-
tract for stone work in foundation.
$6,42s 65; additions to building
proper, $9,39S So; frescoing wv. G.
Andrews), $1.5S6.6O; plumbing
Davis company $l,4oO.25; making
the cost of the building proper,
$3.50. 965.3S. Wood furniture. $S.-
968. so; metallic furniture, $4.8S2.45;
heating and ventila.ing, 1920; ele.
vator. $l.8o5.16; gas and electric
fixtures. 81 ,9c4; grading and filling
lot, $3.50; boiler house, boiler and
smoke stack. $5,O59.l5; brick welk
and fence. $500; sewers from boilers,
$33.25; architects (Gunn & Curtis),
S2.S75.O2; superintendent Is. j. Col
lins), 1850 SO; building committee
eight mem bers), s3.797.42.
| About the Blonde.
March 1. $4,000. the first payment
on the court house bonds, was made
A year hence $4,000 will be paid
and SO on the payments will continue
until the Indebtedness is cleared.
The building committee reported
to the board last week that the cos
of the court house was 1852, 225 IS
But this did not include the bill O
ths architects, superintendent o.
building committee salaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
A Great Opportunity.

We give away. absolutely free Of
cost, for q limited time only. The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser, by K. V. Pierce, NJ. d., chief
consulting physician to the Invalid's
Hotel and surgical institute. book
Of ZOOS large pages. pro:usely illus
trated. bound in strong paper covers,
to anyone sending 81 cents in one
cent stamps, to cover cost of mailing
only. Over $4,000 copies Of this
complete family Doctor Book already
sold in cloth binding at regular price
of $3.50 Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association, Buffalo. N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
Dress Goods Items
Latest DESIGNS.

~ pieces Lizard Soliels, the latest
and choicest designs. nice lustrous
blacks. would 20 fast ct $50, but We
Pus them out at the very Goa
special price of. per yard, -. Wv
One lot 40-inch Illuminated Jac-
guards in all the now color com bina.
lions, made to sell 1T 40c, We or
place them on sale at. per yard. 6OC
S6 inch Chatauqua Novelties, inelud-
ing checks. irredescents, Jacquards,
MOAN biques. Canava mixtures, etc.
Some 30 styles to choose from, gen.
orally sold At 45c and Soc per 971n
yard' our price, per yard. :. 81 ~
SS-inoh black figured Sicillians, all
new, neat, small designs. very fine
an sna n ~si Nv, worth $50 yard. 60 pic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
The True Rem. d..

w. NJ. Repine, editor of the lis.
kilwa, ILL.,, "Chief," says: 1--WE
won't keep house without DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and colds. Experimental
with many others, but never got the
tree remedy until we used DR.. Kings
New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home. as in
1t We have certain and sure cure
for Coughs, Colds. Whooping Cough,
ETC." 1t is idle to experiment with
other remedies. even il they are
urged on you as just - good as DR..
Kings New Discovery. They are
not rs good. because this remedy has
q record of cures and beside ia guar.
sntesd. 1t never fails to satisfy.
Trial bottles free ct Hartz & UIie-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

The reporting Of the sundry civil
bill. which failed in the last con-
gress, will carry not only enough for
the work of Col. Kings river i'm
provement, but the following items
for Rock Island arsenal: Machinery
and shop fixtures, $4,000; general
care, preservation and Improvement.
$4,000; extraordinary repair of
water power against destructive &C
cident during high water in the Mis-
sissippi. s2s. 16c; operating and care
Of Rock Island bridges and viaduct.
$12 900; for protecting Rock Island
bridges by means Of sheer booms,
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
ON THE GROUND OF GRACE
Itrance Against Improvement b
the Fire Department.

the Fire Department.
Adhering to its natural inclina-
lions, the Union of this morning
seeks through ridicule of the propo-
sition to discourage the chief of the
IRE department in adopting any
course that may have tendency to
improve the service of the paid de-
partment. The ARGUS OF yesterday
in q msnner that indicated plainly to
any mind broad enough to grasp an
idea. that it had but single motive.
suggested some improvements that
might be made in the department in
ladder practice. The observations
outlined we're the result Of not only
what The ARGUS, but the public
generally had seen in the two recent
fires. The suggestions were ad-
vanced in the same spirit of friendli-
ness that has always characterized
THE ARGUS course toward the paid
department, of W hich it was constant
and consistent promoter. But
the Union having steadily fought the
paid department. from the first now
deprecates any tendency toward the
Improvement Of the present system
in any essential particular, and hence
this morning it seeks to belittle any
attempt at lettering the service. and
presents the spectacle of labored ssr-
casm in its purpose to discourage an
aim on the part Of the de-
partmenttoi improve. Fortunately,
however, strange as may the outside
world regard such tactics, the peo-
pie OF Rock Island are not as thun.
derstruck as they might be, for they
are accustomed to witnessing the
opposition of the morning paper in
all that pertains to their best good,
especially where there is a suggestion
of public improvement. They have
seen it in the park system, in the
school system. in the police system
and in the fire department from the
first.
While the Union is incapable OF
discerning the finest attainment Of
proficiency from evidence of the con.
trary. while it is violently and un.
alterably opposed to any effort to
place Rock Island and all its institu.
tons on q plane with other progress.
sive cities Of the day. it does not and
cannot reflect the nature of the peo
pie in this respect. Not an instance
has come up where the Unions no.
tions have been at issue that they
have not been repudiated BY
popular expression. 1t is ths
spirit Of the times in Book Island
that this city should have the best
there is. especially where they pay
for it, as in the fire department al
maintained here now. Lack of grace
to employ one of the morning paper
bright observations. may not be q
woful defect, but there is always 8
grace in we'll doing. 1t does not re-
quire an exponent of Delsarte to &C
complish it, either. THE ARGUS hal
merely urged that the paid depart
ment perfect itself in the matter o.
training that it may become more
efficient in the discharge of duty. L
that will carry with it an evidence
of grace. let US by all means have
grace in the department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

300 pieces China and Japan Nat
tings from chaPest up. Our prices
ere even lower this season than for.
merly. and you know how We have
done almost all Of the matti.g trade
OF the town for over three years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

About Hoods SarsaparilIa and ad-
vised me to try it. This is the kind Of
advertising which gives Hoods Sars-
aPariila the largest sales in the
world. Friend tells friend that
Hoods Sarsapsrilla cures; that it
gives strength, health, vitality and
.v'gor, and whole neighborhoods use
it as family medicine.
HOODS pills act easily and prompt
y on the liver and bowels. Cure
sick headache.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
HE STOLE A HORSE.
D. j. Wilson Camblin Wanted
at North Platte,
ARRESTED AT HIS eRAHDNorHER,s

Young Man Leaves HIS south Rock Islsrd
Home Last October and Returns . Thief,
Having Admitted His 0uns-othsr News
ofshs Criminal Werld.
David W. Camblin, Of South Rock
Island. sat in the corridor of the
county Jail building this morning.
the tears coursing down his cheeks,
waiting to be admitted behind the
iron doors which separated him from
his 16-year-old son. d. ]. Wilson
Camblin, who is detained here pend
ing the arrival of the authorities of
North Platte. Neb. where he is
wanted for horse stealing.
Mr.. Camblin was greatly affected
over the arrest Of his boy. who WAS
captured yesterday by Bailiff Steve
Hull. Mr.. Camblin, who has resided
In South Rock Island for the past four
years. Gays his boy left home last
October. He returned about three
weeks ago. but never breathed .
word about his Nebraska escapade to
his parents. A letter from the
sheriff at North Platte followed.
Offering a reward of SIS for the cap
ture of young Camblin, who subse-
quently left for the country, telling
his folks that he had secured posi-
ton on the farm of Robert Mont
gomery, near Taylor Ridge.
With this clue Chief of Police Et-
eel, Officer Miller and Bai.iff Hull
made trip to the country Monday,
but found that Camblin had not been
seen in the vicinity of Taylor Ridge.
Etzel and Miller also visited Cable,
where they had been informed MIS-.
Wilson, young Camblin's grand
mother, lived. But they were mis-
taken. Monday evening. however.
Chief Etzel learned that Mrs. Wilson
resided three-and-a. half miles north
east of Cable and that Camblin was
visiting with her. He notified the
town marshal Of Cable to make the
arrest. In the meantime Bailiff Hull
got next to the same Information,
and yesterday afternoon proceeded
the home OF Mrs. Wilson, where he
found the desired party. Camblin
admits the crime with which he is
charged. He says he rode the horse
IL miles to the next station outside
of North Platte on the Union Pacific
railway. disposed Of it, and boarded
q train for the east.
Only Joke.
The police were called upon to in
vestigate an alleged holdup in Wey.
erhauser & Denkmann's sawmiI
yards last night. 1t proved to have
been joke perpetrated by the cap
tain of the Van Meter, which is be.
ing repaired at Kahlke Bros. harbor
for the purpose of soaring one Of hii
subordinates, who had been in the
habit OF staying out late of nights.
Thomas Mcdonald, q hobo, wal
arrested by Officer Giles. He threat.
ened to smash q window in p. J.
Wagner's grocery store because ht
was refused a piece of tobacco gratis
Mcdonald had 1920 in his pocket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

We would like to look into the
pleasant face of some one who has
never had any arrangement of the
digestive organs. We see the drawn
and unhappy faces of dyspeptics in
every walk Of life. It 10 our national
disease, and nearly all complaints
spring from this source. Remove
the stomach difficulty and the work
is done.
Dyspeptics and pale, thin people
are literally starving. because they
don't digest their food. Consume.
ton never develops in people Of TO-
bust and normal digestion. Correct
the wasting and loss Of flesh and We
cure the disease. Do this with food.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial con-
tains already digested food and 10
digester OF food at the same time.
Its effects are felt at once. Get q
pamphlet Of your druggist and learn
about it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

Direct from the mills 1t Fall River,
one case 5000 yards) short lsngths
OF Bleached Muslin. all grades. worth
from 90 to So . yard-we divide them
In two lots at $50 and 40 Q yard.
Take your choice. they are good
picking. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
Skirts and Suits.

A new lot Of ready-so-wear Dress
Skirts just received. full four wards
wide. good rustic lining, velvet bind
ing at $1.42. $1.87 and $685.. Three
OF the greatest bargains of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

Among the prizes offered for the
contest are fine Marlin rifle and .
Marlin revolver. The club will add
other prizes. SO that there will be
five in all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
Same Old Story,

The fact that the storm drain Is
not in operation was shown this
morning when the inundation of up
town streets running back to the
bluffs. brought repetition oil the
annoyance and Inconvenience to res
idents in that section of the city
which has been experienced in past
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
SHOOTERS BEGIN OVER.

First Scores In the Marlin Rifs Club Prize
Contest.
The Marlin Rifle club has begun
anew in its shooting for prizes.
Previous scores have been expunged,
and the contest will now continue
five weeks, 20 shots each week, handi-
caps to be announced later. Follow
ing are the scores made yesterday
aftarnonn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

Plain white Dinner Sets. full 100
pieces. including two covered vegs-
table dishes, e3.97 for the Get.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

When bilious or costive eat . Cas-
eares. candy cathartic. cure guaran-
teed, 10 cents, IS oents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels Never sicken, weaken
or grippe: 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

Laxol is Castor Oil made as sweet
as money by new process. Chill.
dren like it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
SPECIAL SALE

For Thufsday At Young & McCombs'.
New spring capes. Use and up
Ladies black outside skirts, tat
feta lined. velveteen binding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
iets- Al druggists refund the money
u IL fAils to cure. IS Ocnta.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
fs o.rtta Geld h Oes nay.

4OCNG q MCCOMBS,
l725 Second Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-17
$I5 Couch for $40
FOR THE next ten DAYS.

Couch Sale at our store for the next
Ten Days A very fine Imported Tapestry
Couch, made up in best springs and fine
spring edge, all tar and moss filling. at $40,
regular price SIS. Made plain same as
above cut, 30 inches wide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-02-09
The Du lIaurier Woman.

In an article which the late Mr.. Du
Maurier wrote some years ago for The
Magazine of Art apropos of the typical
pretty woman of his drawings, oc-
ours the following quaint and character
istic passage: II do hope the reader does
not dislike her-that is, if he knows her
Il am SO fond of her myself, or rather
go fond OF what want her to be- She is
my piece de resistance, and have often
heard her commended, and the praise of
her has sounded sweet in mine ears and
gone straight to my heart, for she has
become to mo IS a daughter. She is
rather tall, I admit, and trife stiff
but English women are tall and stiff
Just now-ald she is rather too serious,
but that is only because / find it so
difficult with mere stroke in black ink
to indicate the enchanting little curved
lines that go from the nose to the mouth
corners, causing the cheeks to make a
smile. -