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Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
HER PRESENCE OF MIND.
Evidence that She Had Kept Cool I'm
an Emergency.

Evidence TINT she huu kept SOOI IN
an Emergency.
Mr.. Torkins Is fortunate in having been
able to educate his wife to an appreciation
OF the pleasures which he enjoys. An ardent
devotee of the camera, he has inspired her
with the same artistic enthusiasm which
he feels when he has secured an especially
beautiful or unique picture, says the Wash
ington Star.
at 10 too bad for us to miss all the skat-
ing" he remarked. "We're not so old as to
deny ourselves one of the greatest enjoy
ments that the season affords"
II don't know how to skate" was the
answer. but don't let that make any differ
ence to you"
~ shouldn't think of leaving you behind, -
he rejoined, CALAMITY. tits not a matter
of any Importance, and We'll say no more
about It,"
THAT would make me feel very badly.
Now, we can gosto the pond before sunset.
I'll dress myself warmly and go with you
and look on"
THAT won't be very celebrating sport
for you"
"oh, / shall be ever SO much entertained
In watching you" >
That's so. Maybe I'll fall down for you
Thatll be sure to amuse you"
Besides" she went on, never needing the
sarcasm, II can take the camera with me
and be on the lookout for something new 10
photograph
They set out. and in a short time he was
lightly skinming over the ice. While his wife
stood admiring the grace with which he
moved. They had sought a less-frequented
part OF the pond. and there was no one 10
warn him that he was approaching a spot ~
danger. There was a crackle, then a crash,
and in a moment only a jagged hole In
the ice gave evidence OF Mr.. Torkins'
whereabouts. Some men who had heard
him cry out as he went down came hurry
ing to the rescue. and II was not long be-
fore he was at home.
u must say. be remarked when he W~
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
NEW HOT WATER APPLIANCES.
A Substitute for the Rubber Bag I,
AnnIy Hnnf-

A Substitute for the u Bag to
Apply Heat
1t does not do nowadays to declare that
practical perfection has been reached in any
one branch of human endeavor, particularly
in such implements and apparatus as are
designed to relieve pain or bring comfort.
Medical science and inventiveness are too
keen and original for that. Until just now
almost any one would have been tempted to
say that if there was anything in the world
that could not be improved 1t was the ''hot
water bag" so long in use and of such
practical advantage. But a far better device
has been invented, according to the New
York Tribune, and is now in actual use in
many of the big hospitals In New York and
elsewhere. Not only is it valuable in great
institutions, but it is so simple and portable
that it can be used in every home.
Instead of a hot water bag" it is a hot
water ''coil," this coil being set on a rubber
mat, which communicates the heat to the
afflicted part best if a cloth moistened with
turpentinel is placed between it and the skim.
Two rubber tubes, each an eighth of an
inch in diameter, compose this coil, and
they communicate with a little hot water
reservoir, under which burns an alcohol
lamp that can be moved from place to place
easily.
1t takes but a moment to fill the reservoir
and the tubes and to light the lamp, and
only four minutes to heat the water up to
- SA' $1,000 ~ AAAaDN AhhtDH IA
much less time a gentle warmth may be at
tanned, and by turning the lampwick up or
down the temperature may be lowered or
raised on demand, or it may be kept stead
lily at any desired point for hours.
There is no water to be changed because
of it's getting cold, and none OF that gradual
cooling Of the hot appliance so annoying to
sick people, especially those who find some
local application of heat the only method Of
relieving their pain. The new device guards
against all this, and, as both the alcohol
and the water can be supplied whenever
either may be wanted, it is now possible for
the first time to keep on a patient a perma-
nent hot appliance at a steady degree OF
heat, or else a varying one.
Poultices and wet cloths, which grow
clammy and unpleasant very quickly, are
made unnecessary with this device. The
tubes reaching out from the coil are so
long that they allow the alcohol lamp to
stand on a table near the bed, and yet give
the sick man or woman some liberty Of
movement. The lamp is tied on to a table
to prevent accidents.
The mats and coils are made OF different
| sizes and shapes for different parts of the
body, and for use in various diseases. There
are many forms Of them. One clever adap-
| tation consists of double metal discs attached
to the rubber for tonsilitis. The coils are
also made in a special shape for wrapping
around the neck. ID.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
FISH THAT ARE DEADLY.
Several Species in the West Indi
to Life.

Several Species in the West Indies
Dangerous to Life.
Poisonous fish are found in large num-
bers and In many places, says the Medical
Record, but more especially in the tropics.
They are quite common in the Brazilian and
West Indian waters, and also In the East
Indian and Australian waters. Three kinds
of fish belonging to the mackerel family are
poisonous. One is called the jurel, and Is
found in the West Indies In large numbers.
1t can be distinguished from the common
mackerel, which also abounds in the same
waters, by certain peculiarities of marks.
Thus, the jurel has not a black spot on the
gill covers; 1t has two scales on the meek,
while the harmless kind has a BLACK spot
and no scales on the neck. The poisonous
kind grow large, and often weigh as much
as twenty pounds, but the others seldom run
over two pounds. Mackerel weighing over
two pounds are not allowed TO be sold In
the Havana markets.
The chicora is another kind of poisonous
mackerel. 1t is also found in the West In
dies, but the natives of those islands do
not regard it as dangerous. The meat OF
the chicora is not fit or safe 10 eat at GER
tain times OF the year, especially during the
spawning season. Then 1t becomes hlghly
poisonous, and the people OF the Guadalupe
sometimes use pieces of the fish which
have been caught to poison rats. The bon
ito is a kind Of mackerel that is most dan
gerous at certain times of the year. Usually
it is a very pleasant and palatable bit OF
food. but every once in a while people are
taken with collie afterseating the bonlto, So
1t is best to leave 1t alone. Two kinds OF
herring are known to be poisonous. The
melletta, or tropical herring, is found all
along the Atlantic coast as far north as New
York. Within recent years there have been
several cases in which people have died
after eating this fish. q
The spawning season seems TO be the time
when the herring and other tropical fish
should be let seriously alone. The part
which is considered most dangerous is the
roe. The me.etta, which is found in East
Indian and Australian waters. Is always
poisonous, and is the most dangerous, be-
cause it is not easily distinguished from
another kind OF herring, which is compare
lively harmless. n The poisonous kind has a
black spot on the dorsal fin, while the other
has not these marks. The poisonous meletta
resembles a herring. being FIVE or six inches
long, with silvery scales and a bluish-green
back. Some fish are poisonous in certain To-
~calities and harmless In other places; some
are poisonous at certain seasons of the year,
and at other times wholesome. And, finally,
as a note Of warning, we may say that Wis
itors to the tropical countries should take.
no risk OF eating fish which are not known
to be safe, as well a. palatable- ,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
THE GERMAN CARP.
It's in American Waters
Regarded az u Mistake.

Its IN American waters
Regarded az u Mistake.
A recent dispatch from Swedesboro, N. j.,
announced the poor success of carp fishing
in the tide-water streams this winter. The
few fish taken, it was reported, were small
and not marketable. The scarcity of carp
this season in the south New Jersey streams
is attributed to the great catches of last
year.
Those who have studied the habits of the
carp and become convinced of its destruc-
tiveness with respect to other fishes will
rejoice, says the Philadelphia Ledger, at the
possibility of it's determination from Ameri-
can waters. There is an act of the New
Jersey legislature which imposes a heavy
fine on any person who introduces German
carp into the waters of that state. The com
ing Pennsylvania legislature would do well
to enact a similar law. More than a year ago
the State Board of Fish Commissioners
after a careful investigation, came to the
conclusion that the presence of German carp
in our waters is detrimental to the increase
of much better food fishes, and decided to
discontinue their distribution. The commits
sioners of game and fisheries of New York
reached an identical decision about the same
time.
For years the United States Fish commits
sion defended the introduction of the Ger
man carp, and advocated it's wider distribu-
ton in the face Of overwhelming evidence
of its Unsuitable spawn-eating habits; this
was, perhaps, since that body was first re-
sponsible for it's general planting in American
waters; but the present commissioner, Com
mander Brice, is actuated by no such con-
siderations, and when he was confronted
with the proofs Of the undeslrability of the
carp, Immediately ordered further output
to be stopped.
The carp may be a good food fish in Ger
many, but IL so it has sadly deteriorated in
this country. AS a table food II is pro-
nounced scarcely better than our American
sucker; many, indeed, regard the latter as
much better for eating purposes. Wherever
it has gained a foothold far better food
fishes rapidly decrease in number, through
the former devouring the eggs of the latter.
It's flth-loving habits foul clear water, and
impart a muddy, disagreeable taste to
its flesh. Except for its rapid growth, there
does not seem to be a single quality to
recommend it; thus it Is a matter for con-
graduation that, there are signs of its becom-
ing scarce in the Delaware river and
tributaries.
Without exception, our American fresh
water fishes are better than those which
have been introduced from foreign countries,
and it would be well for the United States
Fish commission and the different state
bodies to discourage any further foreign in
PRODUCTIONS. Far from the New Jersey
fishermen advocating their legislature to
prohibit carp fishing for two years, as is
reported to be the case. now that they have
a prospect of getting rid of 1t they had better
urge the legislature to increase the penalty
in force against any person who may plant
more.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

was placed in the operating chair at noon.
He was quickly put under the influence of
chloroform and the apparatus was made
ready. Against the back of the little pa
TENTS neck the assistant placed the fuoro-
scope and close to his little chest the engi-
neer placed the X ray lamp. The assistant
announced that he could see the washer
perfectly.
The surgeon inserted the forceps. The as
sistant saw the instrument slide down the
little fellows throat and touch the obstruc-
tion.
STEADY. now" he called in a low voice,
You're right above it; open the forceps
now; that's it. Let them come down-look
out, you've missed ito the right a little
that's right-close up-you've got hold of one
side of tia little more to the right again.
now you have it right across the middle
pull away-pshaw, you've slipped. Don't
move to either side now-right straight down
close the forceps and get a good grip-it
moved a little that time-try again, the
same way--now pull away-it's moving-it's
coming out-all right-you've got it-there it
.goes-bully!"
The surgeon carefully examined the
washer, revived little frankie, bundled him
up warmly and turned him over to his CRATE
full mother, who took him in a cab, a joyous
melody ringing in her heart.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

beginning to feel comfortable once mere,
that women haven't much presence Of
mind"
81 hope,' his wife answered, chat you
don't intend that remark to apply to me-"
II certainly do
"But what ground can you find for such an
assertion, Charley? This afternoon"
Yes; this afternoon is what ! have refer
ence to. You never thought of getting a
board and showing it out to me, or any of
those things that you read about it's being
proper to do in case of accident. So far
as L can remember you didn't even call for
help"
Charley / have always heard that men
find fault when they are not well. | sup
pose l ought to make allowances, but l can't
help feeling hurt when you say that l lacked
presence of mind. If there is anything ]
did have It was that. may not have done
just what you expected. But and she
gave an affectionate glance at the camera
on the martelpiece, 81 got a splendid snap
shot of you, just as you were going under
the water"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

shotted, and, as the two ships ground their
sides together, the Mrnitor fired both guns
at once and carried away a good deal OF the
Merrimac. Andersen uBays that men on the
Merrimac said afterwnrd that she shook all
the way through, and thst bolts were flying
everywhere. He says also that the Merri-
mac was all ready teiholst the white flag
because OF her condition when she suddenly
saw that 1t vas notuneoessary and the
Monitor was running uaway.
SHANGHMED.
The Monitor went to Fortress Monroe and
Andersen and the others got leave for four
teen days. Andersen came north, and while
here went into a West street saloon and
had a glass of beer After drinking that
he knew nothing until he woke up and found
himself outside OF Sandy Hook on a merchant
vessel which showed no flag, and whose cap
tain would tell him nothing. He had been
shanghaied. He went to London. and as
there was no way OF getting back from there
to a northern port, the American consul sent
him to Hamburg. Hit missed the mail boat,
but the consul there sent him along to
Havre-de-Grace He went to Havre-de-
Grace on a Spanish boat, shipping as a regu-
lar seaman, and jumped ashore at the dock.
the consul at Havre-de-Grace sent him to a
place In the country, where he was cared for
until an American packet sailed for New
York. just as he got aboard her the Span
ish captain saw him and tried to come aboard
the packet to get him, but the American
captain, pointing to the American flag, said
that Andersen belonged to the American
navy, and that that flag would protect him.
He would not allow the Spaniard aboard,
and Andersen got to New York all right.
He had an adventure or two here before he
went back to active work in the navy, being
held up by a policeman who thought he was
a deserter. The policeman was counting a
sister of the girl to whom Andersen had
been giving his best attention, however, and
this pir1umC ct n pno -nnah1aI thn SXyp1n IN In
duce him to take him, aboard the receiving
ship and turn him over to the United States
authorities with a good name. AT the re-
ceiving ship he was recognized by one Of
his former superiors on the Congress and
everything was well. His last service in
the navy was on the monitor Catskill.
RINGING noises In the enrs snanning. huz.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
ORCHARD &WILHELM COMPANY
They Will Begin the First Of March 70 Sell
Goods Lower Than Ever.
LITTLE PROFITS MAKE BIG SALES
The whole store, from Cellar to Car
ret to he Subject to the Lowest
Pricc-MnkinP Ever
rated by Any House.

Orchard & Wilhelm Carpet Co. will, from
March l., on, be without competitors in this
city. or course there may be others in the
business, but unless they adopt some such
radical plan as that now decided upon by
this house, they will not be in 1t for a day.
Goods have always been sold right at
Orchards, the best goods, the lowest prices
being the rule, but this year, without lower
ing the quality one iota, the entire stock Is
marked at the lowest margin of profit ever
placed on furniture, carpets or draperies.
1t is to be one continuous special sale, II
you please, the whole year round. 1t is not
the intention of the house to loose money,
but to make the prices 80 decidedly close to
1t that only a superabundance OF trade VIII
repay them for their cutting.
That they will be amply repaid by the
great volume of business that must follow
such a move goes without question. Educate
the people up to the fact that yours Is the
lowest price, and never fool them, and trade
stays with you and keeps coming with other
trade.
If you want to build a business,
Do it in the proper way
Start it well with perseverance,,
That is sure to make 1t pay;
Let your goods be always honest,
Prices low as can be made,
Always working, always hustling-
That's the way to build a trade!
The first announcement under the new
plan will be made in next Sundays Bee, and
will contain many bargains of an almost
startling nature.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to regu-
late the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medi-
cine does not stimulate and contains no
whisky nor other intoxicant, but acts as
a tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength and
giving tone to the organs, thereby aiding
Nature in the performance OF the func-
lions. Electric Bitters is an excellent APP
petizer and aids digestion, Old people find
IL Just exactly what they need. Price soc
and $1.OO per bottle at Kuhn & Co.'s drug
ctnra
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

inauguration Visitors to Washington.
All who want low rates, fine trains, fast
timo and a pleasant trip purchase tickets
over the Pennsylvania Lines, the short route
from Chicago. Through trains for the Ma
vlonal Capital depart flom Chicago Union
Station at IL a. M, 3 p. an,
9 p. m, 11:30 p. m. and 2:fo
a. NJ. Excursion tickets on sale March list,
I'd and Sd. For details address Travelling
Passenger Agent w. w. Richardson, Omaha,
Neb., or H. r. Dering, A. G. p. Agt,, 24S
South Clark St., Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
Tripped Up.

A druggist in a small Illinois town who
reads the newspapers was much struck with
the ingenuity of a fellow craftsman who
advertised thirteen 2-cent stamps for q
cent and a quarter" and then charge his
customers a cent and a quarter OF a dollar.
The Illinois druggist decided to resort to
the same kind of advertising, and placed a
placard in his window, This is the way 1t
read: Thirteen 2-cent stamps for ~
cents" Before the clerks error was dis
covered the druggist was threatened with
bodily violence by several would-be pur-
chasers of postage stamps at bargain counter
prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
CLOANS ONLY, TOMORROW,
At SconeId's.

Probably the greatest sale of really fine
goods that ever occurred in Omaha is now
in full blast at Scofleld's cloak and suit
store in the Paxton block. Yesterday the
crowds were so great that the doors had to
be locked eight or ten times during the day
in order to wait on the customers.
Tomorrow will be CLOAK Day" and the at
tention Of the whole force of sales people
will be given to the sale of cloaks, as, owing
to the rush for the great cloak bargains, it
will be impossible to show other goods until
next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
Progress of Remorse.

1t is related as a fact that about a year
ago a house In Wichita, Kan, was entered
by a burglar and a pocketbook containing
a sum OF money was stolen. A few days
ago the owner of the purse received a letter
through the mails enclosing a $40 bill and
the following note: "a year ago / stole a
pocketbook from you containing $50. I
have been sick, and remorse has been gnaw-
ing at my heart. so 1 send you $40. When
remorse gnaws again / will send you some
more. BURGLAR"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
HALE RATES TO WASHINGTON, d.. C.,
Tin IN, harrington Ron

March / and 2. Through sleeper to WASH
ington. Call at ticket office. 1902 Farnam
street, and reserve berths NOW.
j. b. REYNOLDS. City Pass'r Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
washington ana Rerurn, SsO.e5.

On March ] and 2 the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railway will sell Inauguration eX-
cursion tickets, Omaha to Washington, ID. c.,
and return for $3O,25. City Office 1904 Far
nam street. II. A. NASH,
General Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
S3O.25, Washington and Return,
goo DS

Via GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
Tickets on sale March l and 2. Call at
City Ticket office, 1902 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
.erhe Overland Limited.,'

To Utah in 29h hours. California In 60is
hours via the UNION PACIFIC, This 10
the fastest and finest train In the west
Tickets can be obtained at city ticket ONCE
1902 FaTnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
For Mr.. McINinlcy,s inauguration

The Burlington Route offers March / and Q q
one-way rate for the round trip to Washing
ton, ID. c. Through sleeper to Washington.
Reserve berths NOW. Ticket office 1902
Farnam street, J. b. Reynolds, City Pas
senger Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
Inauguration Nisitors to wnshingto

For beautiful sweet peas and other flower
seeds go to Neb. Seed Co., $40 n. 10th.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

Thanks to the introduction of salvation
Oil. young bicyclers need not fear a fall, zoe.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

Tested by Time, For Bronchial affections.
Coughs, etc, Browns Bronchial Troehes have
proved their efficacy by a test OF many years.
Price 25 eenta.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

Mrs. Charles ]. Bond and family hereby
express their sincere thanks to their friends
for the kindness and sympathy shown them
in their late bereavement-the death of hus-
band and father.
MRS. CHAS j. BOND AND
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
Card of Thanks.

The Neb. Seed Co., $40 N. 10th, sells seeds
of higher grade than eastern houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
Bee, Feb. 90, '97.
Rushing the Season.
Opening Of New Spring Styles.

Saturday morning we open up our new line OF 1897
Spring Styles. 1t may be that the mercury will be
down to zero, but we can't help that. We've got to
do it. There never was a time in the history of The
Nebraska" when we were so completely cleaned out of
winter goods in every line. Not enough of them left
to clothe a ~corporaTs guard, And SO the new Spring
Goods must go on sale right now, whether we like it or
no. Great piles of the freshest, fairest, finest Suits in
Omaha will be ready for your inspection Saturday re-
CARELESS of the weather outside. While other stores
are making frantic efforts to reduce tn cir Winter Stock
ours is completely cleaned out. You can come in here
and feast your eyes on goods that see Omaha for the
first time. Thanks to an appreciative public we are in
better shape than ever to show a full. line of the new
goods, and we'll show it Saturday whether it shines or
SHOWS.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27

Ringing noises in the ears. swapping, buzz
zing, roaring, caused by catarrh, all dis
appear with the use of Hoods Sarsaparllll.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
President McKinIey's inauguration.

Washington, ID. C.,
1.-THE North estern Line"
HALF FARE.
City office. 1401 FaTnam 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
HALE FARE EXCURSIONS

Win the
WASHINGTON, d. c.: Tickets on SALE
March list and End. Rate $30.25.
POINTS SOUTH: Tickets on sale Marcel
End and 10th. For time tables, sleeping cal
accommodations and full information cal
at Wabash office, 1415 Farnam st. (Paxtor
hotel block, or write
GEO. NJ. CLAYTON, Agt., Omaha.
Six-Thirty l.. NJ. Train.
of the
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE
& ST. PAUL RY.
Best service,
ELECTRIC LIGHTS,
Dining car.
City Office: 1904 Farnam.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-27
TRAINING.

The demand for positions in electrical
shops by young men who have had no tech
nical training, and even by those who have
Just graduated, il nowadays so great that
one considers himself extremely fortunate
II he gets such a position without pay. Mel
son w. Berry strongly advises young cleo