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Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 27.-(Specal.)-
A circular has been received at the United
States land office In Wyoming which Is OF
great Importance to oil prospectors The
circular contains the law recently passed by
congress relating to the entry and patent
ing Of mineral lands. 1t recites that persons
authorized to enter lands under the mining
laws of the United States may enter and OBJ
tain patents to lands containing petroleum
or other mineral oils under the provisions of
the laws relating to placer mineral claims.
Under this law the development OF oil claims
will be greatly encouraged in Wyoming,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
Min RchuiId tI.e nrIdres.

NIoBRARA. Neb,, March 27,-(Speclal)-
The Board of Supervisors was in special SEES
sion yesterday on bridge business, caused by
the loss of numerous structures in Knox
county, and took prompt action to restore the
same. The rebuilding OF the government
bridge across the mouth OF BaZile creek. re-
built two years ago, was assumed for the
time being by the county. the agent at San
tee Agency. 1t is said. having refused to
recommend its reconstruction by the gov
Arnment
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

A wonan's work is hard in many ways
unless the woman is strong and healthy her
work will cause her much distress and pain
and she will suffer from headaches. and
baekaches and side-aches and each evening
Will lind her utterly worn-out sick and dis.
gusted with life. In this condition of mind
and body she cannot be loving and ami
able companion for her husband when he
returns from his work weary too in body
and mind
If woman wants to live a happy, con-
tented loving, helpful married life she cam
not take too much care of the health and
yigor of the organs distinctly feminine, for
her general health and strength is largely
dependent upon her special health in wo-
manly way. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion enables a woman to be always well and
strong where woman most needs health
and strength. 1t acts directly on the inn
portant and delicate organs involved in her
wifehood and motherhood, 1t makes them
strong and healthy. Taken during the Pc
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usual discomforts and makes baby's coming
easy and comparatively painless. 1t insures
the new comer's health and provides an
ample supply of natural nourishment. II
cures all weakness and disease, and head
aches, backaches, and side aches no longer
torture her in her work. Over oo,ooo wo-
tues of the "Favorite Prescription over
their signatures An honest druggist will
not try to force on you a substitute for the
sake OF few pennies added profit,
Dr: Pierce's Iooo-page "Coinmon Sense
Medical Adviser" will be sent free, paper
covered: for 81 one-cent stamps TO pay cost
OF mailing oHty. Or cloth bound for II
stamps Address, Worlds DispensaIy Med.
aeai Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
Joseph DucnSer's VIII.

FREMONT, March 27.-(Special.)- THE will
of the late Joseph Duenser was admitted to
probate in the county court today. He leaves
two lots in this city to j. NJ Hammond and
Orphans Home, and the balance, including
ing his land in Australia, to the children OF
his brother. Christian Duenser of Dubuque,
la. The value of the bequest to the Orphans
Home is about $4O0. The value of his Aus
tralian property is not known here 1t ap-
pears from the deed to be near the city of
MaIhnurpn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

Officers Arc Now Searching for George
Low, Accused of Cruelty.

LOW, NCCUStU OI VFUFTVy.
ELSIE Neb. March 27.-(Specal. George
Low, living seven miles northeast of this
place, whipped his nephew, a boy years of
age, so severely last Sunday that it has
aroused the Indignation of the neighbors and
Low is now a fugitive from justice. The
boy was made to strip his clothing and
the man proceeded to punisl, him with a
halter strap until his back and limbs were
black and blue. Four officers were started
on the track of Low but at the present
writing he has not been located. The boy
found over on the Platte river in a
horrible condition, but at place where he
was receiving good care, The boys mother
is dead and his father is in Missouri. The
punishment was administered for the reason
that when the boy brought in the herd of
cattle there was one missing. The boys
grandfather witnessed the thrashing without
protesting.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
Trouble mt n Dance.

At the conclusion of the dance given by
the jolly Eight Dancing club at Patterson
hall last night trouble arose between John
Ford, ir., of South Omaha and stranger
Miss Annie Ford was present and became
SO excited over the affray that she tainted
and was carried from the hall. A physicia Ian
was called and soon succeeded In reviVing
the girl. She was then taken to her home
No arrests We're made.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
Tecumsch High School Contest.

TECUMSEH Neb, March 27.-(Special)-
An oratorical contest among several pupils
Of the Tecumseh High school will be held at
the Seaver opera house, Wednesday evening
next. The contestant winning the medal at
this meeting will be a competitor for honors
at the district contest to be held in Tecum-
sch, April 16. Following is the program for
next Wednesday evenings entertainments
Music. ...............Tecumseh Orchestra
Recitaton-Imaginary Speech of John
Adams ..................T Thomas Appelget
Recitation-The Maniac. Bertha Brilliant
Vocal Solo. o.....................Fra Frank Thurber
Recitation-Abraham Lincoln. ............
..........,.........., ,.......... hOuerlcK Dew
Recitation-Peaceable Secession.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Harry Lawrence
Recitation-The Polish Boy. Elise Watkins
Recitation-Scene from Leah. .............
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ethel Whitney
Re Recitation-Our Guide at Genoa........
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Anna Woodey
Selectlon .OrcheStra
Decision of judges and presentation of
medal.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

NEBRAbhA CITY, March E.-lSpeclaI)-
The new library building was formally opened
to the public last night by a reception and
An excellent program was
rendered by the Nebraska City orchestra of
hfteen pieces. The building. which Is large
and commodious, Is constructed of red
Clipped brick, with sandstone trimmings.
and Is elegantly finished inside and out. The
books are being catalogued and placed on
the shelves and will be ready for circulation
Anril [
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
EnlIs City High school Contest.

FALLS CITY. Neb., March 27-(Special)
The annual contest in defamation of the
Falls City High school was held at the
Gehlng Friday night before a crowded
house. Visitors were present from Stella
Verdon, Salem and other places. Follow
ing are the judges: b. ID. Poland Prof
Hof Of Stella and Rev. Mr. Baxter. They
decided Jessie Valentine the best In the
dramatic. The oratorical contest was a tie
and Miss Mamo Slocum the best of all
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
Play at school.

ORD. Neb March 7.--(Speclal)-The Dees-
trick Skule entertainment held at the court
house Tuesday and Wednesday evenings was
great success. MRS. M, D. Coffin had charge
of the entertainment and Mr.. Mozngu acted
as pedagogue, The entertainment was given
by the Ladies' Aid saaiety of the Methodist
church. About SCI was realized.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

Missouri valley have given excellent results
and If enough beets can be pledged
by the farmers nearby there Is not much
question but that the money will be forth
coming. AT this meeting plans will also be
considered for starting creamery. Con-
siderable interest is being shown by citizens
in Nermillion in home industries.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
PupiIs Give n Concert.

Sutton branch of the Western Conservatory
of Music, Mrs. A. e. Meyer, principal. gave
a piano and voice recital last evening at
the residence OF Mr. NJ. Wittenberg. A
highly creditable program was rendered.
The class is made up OF the following mem
hers: Ruth Clark, Jessie Fowler, Maud
Gray, Mable Alberts. Birdie Garrison, Katie
Pendergast. Mahasa Silver. Josephine Silver.
Lesslie Schaaf, Abe Wittenberg, Nelly Wes-
ton, Sophie Wittenberg and Anna Spech.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
CONGREGATIONS OVER A HORSE.
One of Three Separate Owners Steals
and Sells the Animal.

DECATUR, Neb, March 27.-(Special)-
Skunk Lodge an Omaha Indian dancing or
ganization sold on time to one of it's mem
bers, Morgan Grant, a horse. Grant at
one of the dances, inspired with liberal
heart, gave the pony to a friend of his, Lit
tie Rabbit. Last week he found the pony
running loose, and catching it took the
animal to town and sold it. Lodge and
Little Rabbit will proceed Immediately to
recover damages and also enter a charge
OF theft. Grant is down town every day,
standing around on the street corners, and
to all outward appearances seems to be TAX
ing life easy.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
Moves TO Monroe.

ORD. Neb. March 7.-(specisl)-Mr, Ii,
e. Babcock and family left here this morn
ing for their new hcme In Monroe. Neb
MIR. Babcock is largely interested in the Great
Eastern irrigation canal and makes this move
SO as To be nearer the scene OF his labors.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

HASTINGS, MARCH 2I-ISpeclaI,J ,J-The an
nual election and installation of officers of
Hastings Elk lodge No, 159 will be held
at Elks' hall next Tuesday night. The mem
bers of the order are making preparations
for a big stag social to be held that night
and royal good time Is expected, as sew
eral visiting Elks viii be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
wants IA beet Sugar Factory.

VERMILLIoN, S. D.. March 27.-(special,)
"A public meeting OF the business men of
Vermillion and the farmers OF Clay county
Is called to meet In this city. April I, to
consider the question Of building a beet sugar
factory. Tests Of the soil and climate In the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
Rev. J. II. Hurley 4. Recovering.

NORTH LOuP Neb,, March 27.-(Special,)
Rev. j. II, Hurley, whe has been very low
with an attack OF spinal meningitis for the
past week. is reportedl improving
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

WEEPING WATER, Neb., March 27,-(Spe-
cial)-The annual normal institute of Cass
county will be held in this city at the High
school building with lectures in the Con-
gregational church, commencing Monday,
March 20, and closing April @ County Super
intendent Farley conductor Already many
teachers have arrived and about 100 are
taking examination. Mr.. Farley says he is
confident that the attendance at the insti-
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
JOIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
New YOrIS's BiG Dnilies Make II Change

NV 'fHf<V "
in News Service.
NEW YORK, March 27.-The New York
Herald, New York Tribune, New York Times.
New York Evening Telegram, Philadelphia
Public Ledger, Philadelphia Record and
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph have en-
tered into a ninety-year contract with tho
Associated press and have severed all news
relations with the United press.
BOSTON, March 27.-The Bangor (Me)
Whig and Courier, the Lewiston (Me) Jour
nal and the Rockland (Me) Star have signed
nnety-year contracts with the Associated
press, abandoning the United press.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

CANTON. S. D.. March 27.-(special Tele-
gram)-Safe crackers entered two business
houses in this city last night, but were COM
PEELED to eyacuate before securing any
money, They were pursued by the police,
but got away.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
shoots n Monster Eagle.

VERMILLION, S. D., March 27.-(Special)
Yesterday a hunter shot an eagle down
near Burbank that measured seven feet
five inches from tip to tip. It was given to
the university and will be placed in the
muSelrn
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

WONVHCHIH III VVVHN NCSNVTs' 'I5frVH ~
At Southampton-Saied- for New
York.
At Havre-Sailed-La Bretagne, for New
York.
At a-Sailed-Pennland, for
Liverpool.
At New York-Saled-La Champagne, for
Havre; Kaiser Wilhelm III, for Naples;
Campana, for Liverpool. Arrived-La
Touraine. from Havre
AT Liverpool-Arrived-E from New
York. Sailed-Sylvania, for Boston.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

and Of the session laws Of 1857 1891, 1898, and
the Compiled Statutes of 1895, and convers-
ing with others familiar with the subject
and who have given it more extended ex-
animation l reach the conclusion that
there Is urgent necessity for the enactment
Of the legislation proposed, m and therefore
visibility of passing an act of the charac-
ter referred TO- a copy Of the proposed bill
that the authorities of the city may be able
to promptly provide for all Of Its Indebted
as now existing as It may mature, and also
to establish the validity of bonds already
npdsr n tb the 3, Of the law
tiated SILAS "A. HOLCOMB,
Governor
The bill accompanying the message was
given the first reading.
The senate went into committee of the
whole on senate file No.. 244, the irrigation
bill, and after a few minor amendments
were made the bill was recommended for
passage as amended "A p,
Senate file No. %, providing a systematic
method for making road yoverseer returns to
county treasurers, was recommended to pass
as amended. c.-R ....
The committee arose and the report was
adopted o.,,-.
The senate adjourned ITO 2 o'clock Mon
Strange Accident, MT Syracuse.
SYRACUSE, Neb., March 27-(Special)-
An old man named West, residing on Wal
nut street while going out of Larson's hard
ware store yesterday with stovepipe collar
on each arm, stumbled and fell, cutting his
right hand in very peculiar manner. All
the skin on the palm of the hand was cut
loose from the end of the fingers to the CEN
ter OF the palm, and curled up in roll. 1t
Is supposed to have been done with the edge
of the collar in his hand
Yesterday was visitors day at the High
school and the attendance in the afternoon
and last evening was large, and the display
of work was very gratifying to the parents
of the scholars in attendance.
The county fair management has intro
duced an educational department into the
premium list and will have it open to all
schools and all scholars in the county
County fair dates are September 13 to l6
inclusive.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
MISS MARY MORTON is INJURED

Sister of Ey-Sccrctnry of AgricuItur,
Knocked Down by Bicycle.
WASHINGTON, March 27.-Miss Mary
Morton. sister of the ex-secretary of agrl-
culture, was run down by a bicycle this
afternoon and severely injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

LOUISVILLE, March pa special to t'ha
Evening Post from Eddyvile, KY, says:
James and John Fulke, prominent young
men and wealthy, were drowned in the
Cumberland river here at an early hour this
morning by the overturnng of skff. Their
bodies have not been recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28
FORECAST of TODAY's WEATHER.
Generally Fair and Warmer, with
increasing ClOulincss.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Forecast for
Sunday:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Generally fair.
but with increasing cloudness; southeast
winds; warmer in eastern portion
For Internationally fair during the
day; warmer: southeast winds.
For Iowa-Fair; slightly warmer; east to
south winds.
For South Dakota-Party cloudy
weather.; probably light local showers;
winds generally from east to south; slightly
warmer.
For Wyoming-Partly cloudy weather:
south to west winds
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, March 27.-Omaha record of rain
fall and temperature compared with corre-
spending day of the past three years:
1897. 1886 1895 1894.
Maximum temperature :. 50 80 50 a
Minimum temperature 2S 30 a. IS
Average temperature 30 ~ Gi u
Rainfall Observation-Disclosures. 90 .36 w .OO
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March 1.
1897:
Normal for the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. AZ
Deficiency for the day....,.................
Accumulated deficiency since March 1.... 81
Normal rainfall for the day......... 06 inch
Deficiency for the day................ .O6 inch
Total rainfall since March ]. 1897. IA inch
Deficiency since March !, lS9I...... AS inch
Excess for cor. period, 1896. ....... IA inch
Deficiency for cor period, 1885. ..... 20 inch
Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-28

pass to the intermediate grade. special
program has been prepared for the occa-
New-York tribune., 1897-12-12

ishment which Mr. Batterman felt when he
heard that twenty-five thousand bodies were in
TERED in the ten-acre plot which he has bought.
1t gives a suggestion of the enormous number OF
burials which must have taken place in the
many large cemeteries within the limits OF
Greater New-YOrk This matter was investi-
gated. and ii found that the number of in
terments up to the present time has been about
four millions When the consolidation of the
different boroughs of the Greater NewYork
actually takes place. on January l. 1898. the en-
tire population of the city will be in the neigh
borhood of three and quarter millions. Thus
the city Of the dead" beneath the city of the
living. will still exceed the latter in population
by three-Quarters of a million
There are now about fifty cemeteries within
The city limits in which interments are still
oeing made. OF these Greenwood. comprising
474 acres. is the largest and most beautiful.
The number Of burials there has been, in round
numbers, three hundred thousand. Calvary
Cemetery although much smaller covering
about three hundred acres. far exceeds Green
wood in the number OF its graves. Over six
hundred thousand burials have been made
within its limits during its fifty years Of ex-
istence. The Lutheran Cemetery comes next after
New-York tribune., 1897-12-12

Greenwood in the number Of interments with
a record Of two hundred and seventy thousand
approximately. It's ground comprises two
hundred and fifty acres. The remainder OF the
four million burials which have occurred with
in the city limits are divided up not only among
the forty-odd other cemeteries still in use, but
also among those ancient buryng grounds
which are now obliterated, or kept only as
sacred properties. which the churches or cor
poratons owning them have thus far succeeded
In preserving
On Manhattan Island alone many small Gem
eteries have been torn up from time to time TO
make room for new buildings and streets. Many
others still remain, owned for the most part by
rich churches. that will never sell the ground
unless they compelled to do 50 by the city
authorities. Among the most famous OF these
are Old Trinity Church Cemetery in Broad
way at the head OF Wa-st., and the burying-
ground in ST. Pauls Churchyard few blocks
farther UP in Broadway. On account OF their
historic interest 1t Is not probable that these
will ever be disturbed. The Marble Cemetery
in Second ST. between First and Second aves.
Is another old landmark. Just south or chatham
Square, in the heart Of one Of the most crowded
and noisy portions Of the city. is an old Jew
ish burying ground. The ancient stones are
I'm plain sight from the elevated road Another
Jewish cemetery occupies piece Oh ground
about the size of a city lot in Twenty-lirst-st,
near Sixth-ave directly adjoining O'Neiils dry
goods store. and there is a cemetery IN Eishy-
New-York tribune., 1897-12-12

ed. 40 feet: breadth Of beam. over guards "A
feet: depth. moulded. II feet 3 inches; draught.
q feet; tonnage 1.JJ2.
The sister ship Of the New-York is the Albany.
which was built in 1880 The two vessels were
arranged with special view to giving the pas
sengers every opportunity to see the beauties Of
the river. and the main decks were SD well sup
piled with glass. the private observation-rooms
and parors so well located. that even in bad
weather. when the open deck might be uncom-
Portable tn, passenger gets full and unobsruct-
ed views of the panorama Of the Hudson The
Albany was made thirty feet longer n lS92. and
the Ncw-YOrk is now undergoing the same OPP
Grafton at Robns's shpyard in the Erie Basin
The lengthening of the New-York is attracting
much attention in shipbuilding circles. and
there were many interested spectators at the
yard when the floating palace was pulled apart
few days ago The ship hal been placed upon
blocks in the drydo,k. and then the hull was
cut clean through at point between the boil
ers and the engines. BY means of chains, ropes.
blocks and steam winches the forward part OF
the vessel weighing about three hundred and
fifty tons. pulled away from the ether hair.
and in five minutes and thirty seconds 1t stopped
at a point Just thirty feet from the station
ary part This pace Of thirty feet was filed in
with fifteen Trames and these were rapidly
plated AMI cover ID in keeping with the rest OK
the boat Every step in the lengthening Of the
New-Ycrk had been anticipated. and when the
work OF filling i'll the sap of thirty feet began the
New-York tribune., 1897-12-12

thirty years and for many other purposes they
can be employed even younger. 1t takes well on
to century for the struggling trees in a dense
wood to have any marketable value.
While good timber Is becoming gradually
scarcer on account Of our annual forest fires
rising from the conditions already stated. the
demand is increasing and what is more remark
able. Europe Is already calling on America for
a supply of lumber American oak. especially
Is in great demand in the Old World. while our
black walnut is closely following in its wake
Our lighter wools alsO-such the tulip tree
and poplar-are coming into great demand there
for packing-bo and cases where light weight
is great object. Those who are interested in
forestry in our country should take up the
matter Of encouragement Of forest planting IL
will soon be a greater question than forest
preservation
New-York tribune., 1897-12-12

removed according to the agreement. WITHIN
ninety days from the day of sale
Mr. Sloane when asked about the matter yes
terdav said that the Cedar Grove Cemetery had
made all the arrangements for moving the
hosies "They will be transferred" he said 10
q Mot of the same size-ten acres-in our ceme-
tory We are situated within the limits OF
Greater New-York 1t is true. but our geograph-
col position is such that there will never nave
20 be a second removal of the bodies. our .rac'
Of land reaches down to the borders or Fiushihs
Crook and will never be needed on account OF
the citys growth.
I'VE have only sixty working days IN "hich
to comnlete the entire task Of moving the booies
and the stones and monuments. The contract
has been given out. and the work VIII Degh Oh
Monday IL will be carried on methodicaiy ana
aecorousiy and the thousands OF persons VINO
have relatives or friends inferred in the OLD
- cemetery need have no fear that the bodies Will
he treated otherwise than with respect large
nine box which will contain a fu,l-sized coffin.
hss been provided for each Of the graves.
Whatever remains there may be will be placed
In this and the boxes will be carried In large
covered wagons to the Cedar Grove Cemetery
n, course. I'm thousands Of the earlier graves
tbere will be practically nothing to remove-a
eew scattered bones and dust at most These
will be treated precisely as the other graves,
however. and the old tombstones VIII be handled
and set up again carefully"
Most persons will doubtless share the aston
New-York tribune., 1897-12-12
THE AMERICAN LUMBER SUPPLY.
THE PLANTING OF FORESTS LIKELY TO BE AN
IMPORTANT INDUSTRY.
From Meehan's Monthly.

From Meehan's Monthly.
Looking not very far into the future It seems
that the planting Of American forests will be-
come a productive industry. Preservation of old
forests with their masses Of dry underbrush and
hre-inviting collections Of dry leaves. may be
advisable for some reasons. These immense
masses Of frewood undoubtedly tend to collect
snow which, by its gradual melting furnishes
a supply to the water reservoirs beneath the sur
face of the ground. Snow thaws less quickly
under the shade OF trees than in the bright sun
light Less water, therefore, runs to supply
floods and freshets than when the snow Is made
to pass away gradually. But this question does
not affect the solid timber interests.
In old forests, where there is a struggle for
life among the trees by reason OF their growing
so thckly together the result Is the necessity
OF waiting many years before the trees will reach
a size to make them desirable for timber pur-
poses. Where trees have room to grow. and are
properly cared for. most kinds OF American
trees will furnish useful timber in twenty or