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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-04

Cheap excursions Sunday November 7.
Baltimore fifty cents. Washington one
dollar and fifty cents. Trains leave Del.
aware avenuh at4. 13 s 40 II. III, 2.55 p. IN.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

10 20 to the hotel for breakfast, their meals
being brought to them and they were kept
In the jury room, removed from any outside
communication ana under strict watch by two
baillrs OF the criminal court, Earl Bone and
John Norberg.
Yesterday afternoon, after holding a con-
ference. the attorneys for Bartey decided TO
file a motion for a new trial, alleging errors.
This will be filed in due time and II the new
trial is denied by Judge Baker an appeal Will
be taken to the supreme court, IL is quite
apparent that the attorneys have little hope
OF their motion being granted, for they have
already instructed the court reporter to sup
ply them with certified copy OF the record,
which means that they expect to go to the
supreme court.
BARLEY, from the time he was taken to the
county Jail yesterday noon, maintained a
studied compOsure. He was confined In one
OF the larger cells in the front portion Of the
Jail aud was frequently visited during the
afternoon by his friends from Lincoln and
his attorney in this city. In a conversation
with the jaler he stated that he expected to
secure bonds and would regain his liberty
shortly. Upon retiring about midnight he
appeared restless and slept little during the
niHht.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

Harrell. Twenty third and streets, returns
TO her home today.
A boys dormltory, to cost $4,000, is to be
built at the Bellevue college this summer.
The Mssons install officers Thursday night
instead OF Tuesday night, as enormously
! announced.
Frank wallweber has struck flow o,
| mineral water on his place at Twentieth and
! Missouri avenue
City Clerk Carpenter writes from the wllds
OF Wyoming that he is having a great time
hunting big game.
The sidewalk on the west side OF Twenty
nth street, between l. and streets. is in
very bad condition
Edward stephen. cattle buyer for Swift
and Company, at Chicago, was visitor at
tho exchange yesterday.
The members OF the Republican club viii
meet Saturday night to select delegates to
the state meeting Of Republican clubs
Gus Seidler Of Friend, Neb., is here look
ing after his property, He sold big slice
of his q street property yesterday to local
buyers
Little Fannie Darrow. who was badly
burned Monday. has been taken to the South
Omaha hospital She was resting easily last
night, and hopes Of her recovery are enter
tanned.
The Epworth league viii give a dime social
at the home of Mrs. OSg on Twcnty-third
street, between and streets, Thursday
evening. An interesting program has been
prepared and refreshments will be served.
While digging a well on his property at
Twentieth street and Missouri avenue yes
terday Frank Wallwebcr stuck a flow Of
mineral water. The flow was struck at a
depth OF twenty feet and there appears to be
no limit to the supply. Mr.. Wallwehor in-
tends having the water analysed
Fannie. the 2-year-old daughter Of John
! Darrow, Twenty y-SiXth and j streets fell into
a pan OF boiling water last evening and was
badly scalded. The child was playing about
it's mother when 1t stumbled and fell into
the water, A doctor was sent for and rcmc-
dies applied, but it is feared that the child
Will die
The members of Alpha Rebekah lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will
meet at Mrs. Peek's, on Twenty-fourth
street, Thursday afternoon. at 1870. to at
tend the funeral of Mrs John German.
Services at the house, Twenty third and J,
at o'clock. Remains will be taken to
Iowa City for intermeut.
Mrs John German died at her home, Twen-
ty-third and j streets, yesterday afternoon,
the cause being internal hemorrhageS. Mrs.
German was taken i'll Sunday and yesterday
the attending physicians decided that an
operation was necessary. The patient never
recovered srom the shock, dying an hour
after the operation was completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
Lost His Money nt Draw.

Henry Durgan called at police headquar-
ters yesterday afternoon to tell some of
his troubles to the officer duty. He eaid
that he had been working on a cattle ranch
out near Huntington, Ore, and was now
on his way to his home in Maine. He
stopped off here to see some friends and
hunted up a quiet game in a lower street
resort. OF course he lost his money, amount
ing to about 500, and he wants the police
to arrest somebody for fimfamming him.
Durgan cannot give any Mind of descrip-
tion of the men he claims robbed him and
admits that if he had won out the police
would never have been called upon to is-
ten to his tale of Woe. Very few cases of
this kind have been reported to the police
lately, as quite a number of the tin-horn
gamblers have left the city, and those who
remain are very quiet. No licensed gam
bling is now permitted, though it is re-
ported that several quiet games are running
behind closed doors
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
RECEIVED RY THE wOMAN's CLUB.
Mrs. Besnnt Explains TheosOphy to
the Members.


che Members.
A charming reception was given yesterday
afternoon by the Department of Philosophy
OF the Woman's club to Mrs. Annie Besant.
Mrs. Andrews, the leader of the department,
presented the women individually to the dis
tinguished guest, after which she introduced
her from the platform.
Mrs. Besants address was devoted to the
scope of the Thersophicai society. which she
said demanded assent to but one article OF
faith, viz: the brotherhood of man. It can
have no creed, for creeds are of the intellect
and devisive, while spiritual life is of the
SOUL whose characteristic function is to
unity. The Theosophical society comes not to
destroy, but to fulfil, to bring to light truths
which once belonged to all religions, but
which have been lost. Mrs. Besant spoke
with the power of deep religious feeling. com
bined with logical and finished expression,
and at the close Of her address she cleared
away many mystery Of theosophy in her
answers to the questions which came from
every quarter.
Refreshments were served at o'clock by
Mrs. Damon Mrs. Strawn and Mrs. Berry.
and the young women assisting were Miss
Squires, Miss Byrne, Miss Damon and Mics
Borglum
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
NInsic CITY Gpssin

Mrs. James Godfrey has gone to Plattsmouth
to visit friends.
j. s. Hawley, Percival, Ia, is in the city
for few days.
Tho new smoke house at Swifts is rapidly
nearing completion.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer e. Cole have returned
from their wedding trip.
Wilbur Shaffer returned yesterday from a
months visit in the east.
Miss Fay Paddock, who has been danger
ously i'll, is reported better.
j. X. Bronson Of Grand Island is here
looking after business matters.
Mrs. William Berry entertained the King S
Daughters yesterday afternoon.
7, II. Minor of Duel county Is here look
ing after his property interests
Mrs. A. T. Everett has returned from Den
YER where she spent a month.
Mrs. Nina McCandless Of Clarlnda, Ia.
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

Explains the Principles of the New
RaliElon.


Religion.
Mrs Annie Besant, theosophist. writer and
lecturer, delivered a lecture on Man, the
Master of His Destiny at Creighton theater
last evening.
Mrs. Besant is returning eastward from a
tour around the world in the interest of the
London Theosophical society. She is accom-
panied on her journey by Countess Wacht-
meister and Miss Anna Wilson, both prom
inent leaders in the field of modern theoso-
ply. The tour began in this country in New
York City, and the lecturer has delivered
addresses before all the prominent branches
Of the society of which she is a member in
all the western cities
In conversation last evening Mrs. Besant
spoke enthusiastically of the strides which
thecscphy had taken in America and was in
clined to think that the societies with the
larger membership were encountered in the
western portion of the new world. She is a
woman of charming conversational powers
and a strong personality. In the lecture last
| night she held her auditors from the opening
| sentences to the close in a silence of rapt
attention.
The address dealt principally with the
| forces met in life which mold the character
of a person. Man is, more strictly speak.
| ing, a slave to destiny than its master" said
| the speaker, and she defined this assertion
| by giving it's logical deductions in the infiu
| ences thrown around a human being in its
i character and the circumstances surrounding
| its birth. The evolution Of physical forms
mind development, and the theory of the
| re-incarnatiou Of the soul as it passed from
1 one existence to another in its effort toward
perfection was dwelt upon'
| The three ornamental laws conducting tc
| tho development of the soul were stated tt
| be the power OF thought. desire. and the in
! fuence of our actious during an earthly ex.
| istence upon tSc Ii, es OF others. TIE disre
! gard of any OF these principles was fraugh
| with disaster to the struggling soul as ii
| fought for supremacy in life.
| The lecture concluded with summary oil
the theories as advanced by modern theoso-
I,,hi
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
Intense Heat at Fremont.

FREMONT. Neb, June 22.-(Special)-C
e. Parcell the state agent for the stempe
fire extinguisher, was overcome by heat
yesterday afternoon and narrowly escaped
sunstroke. He is recovering rapidly and
will soon be around The heat for the last
two days has been very oppressive, as much
of the time there has been but little wind
The mercury this afternoon reached "a
In those portions of the country reached by
the rain Friday crops and particularly corn
are improving. The damage by hail Friday
is greater than at first reported, partic-
ularly to corn,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
ROBERT J. BURDETTE.
This Noted HumOrist nnd Lecturer
Gives Good Advice 10 His Hearers.

Bob Burdette in recent lecture said
that it was not work that killed people. No
one ever died from hard work 1t was i'm
pure foods and bad habits that caused a
large per cent of the deaths.
The coffee drinking habit has slain mil
lions A we'll known physician said short
time ago that he believed 1t caused more
deaths than the late civi! war But few
people know of the long train of diseases
that follow the constant pouring in of the
poisonous alkalods of coffee into the stom-
aCh.
Some time ago a specialist, after a great
deal of study, discovered that the mixing of
number of grains ana their proper prepara-
ton would produce a beverage that had the
deep seal brown color of Mocha coffee and
the taste Of the milder and more expensive
grades of Java, but instead Of tearing down
the system It would build It up. He called
II Postum Cereal Food Coffee and started in
small way al Battle Creek, Mich. Now
it takes two large factories to supply the de-
mand. Physicians who have tried IL are
recommending this healthful beverage as a
cure for nervousness and dyspepsia 1t is
more economical than coffee, 25-cent pack
age making more than twice the amount OF
beverage than the same value Of coffee will
The success Of Postum has led imitators
to put substitutes on the market. BE sure
you get the genuine. Look for the red seas
and the trade mark, 1T makes red blood"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
DEATH OF RETIRED ARMY OFFICER.
Captain Snrson PASSES Away After n
Long Illness.

Long Illness.
Captain Horace b. Sarson died at his home
els North Fortieth avenue yesterday after
noon at $50 o'clock at the age of 6l years.
lie leaves a wife and one son to mourn his
death. He had been i'll since last January,
and had been a great sufferer.
Captain Sarson was born in Birmingham,
England in 1886. In 1864 he enlisted as a
private in company II, Sixteenth infantry,
and was almost at once made sergeant major
and in 1866 was second lieutenant. In 1869
he was transferred to the Second infantry
with which he was for the most part denti-
fed until his retirement about one year ago.
In 1876 he became first lieutenant and about
seven years ago was promoted to the rank Of
captain. Eleven years ago his regiment came
to Fort Omaha, since which time Captain
Sarson has been resident of this city.
Captain Sarson saw much active service.
From 1858 to 1877 he served in the Depart
ment of the South at Savannah. Atlanta,
Huntsville and Chattanooga. In 1877 he was
transferred to Washington, Oregon and Idaho,
and fought in the Nez Porces campaign, being
in command of company Il, OF which company
he was also in command from 1880 to 1885.
For some years from 1877 he was stationed at
Fort Stevens and Fort Harney in Oregon,
during which time he saw a great deal of
active service. In 1886, after being trans
ferred to Fort Omaha, he took the field in
command OF troop L. Second cavalry. and
again in 1888 was on the field from August to
October.
He was member of the Church Of Eng
land. but was a most faithful and devout
worshpper in the Presbyterian church. Dur
ing all his years in Omaha he has been the
bible class teacher in this church. At the
same time he carried on similar work
among the soldiers at the fort.
Less than one year ago he acquired beau
tiful home in which he hoped to reside for
many years, after the uncertain life Of
soldier, in the bosom of his family. His one
purpose was to spend the remainder of his
life in doing what good he could in the city
in which he made his home The funeral
will take place at his late residence and the
interment Will be at Prospect Hill.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
SHOOTS HIMSELF WITH RIFLE.
Old Resident of Sargent Commits
SuicIIe DeIileruteIY.

SARGENT, Neb., June 22.-(Special TeIe-
gram)-Job T. Leadbetter, and old resident
of this place. committed suicide yesterday
by shooting himself with rife twice near
the heart He placed the butt of the gun
on the ground and leaning over the muzzle,
pulled the trigger with his toe, having re-
moved hie shoe for the purpose The first
shot entered about two inches from the
heart. He remained standing and worked
the lever with his foot to reload the gun
and then shot as before. This shot also
entered near the heart. but did not instantly
kill him. though he was too weak to shoot
again. He remarked that he shot as long
as he could. but could not hit the heart
Mr.. Leadbetter talked freely for time after
the shooting, but gradually sank. He was
respected citizen and no reason is known for
his committing the deed. He refused any
explanation except to say that he had medi-
tated 1t for some time.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

The committee having in charge the ar
rangements for tha campaign to secure the
National Educational association for this
city next year held another meeting at the
Commercial club last evening, j. r.
buchanan and Arthur ID. Smith, represent
ing the passenger departments of the Fix
were present. A proposition was agreed
upon which will be made to the association
at its meeting in Milwaukee next month
Superintendent Pearse thinks the PROPOSE
tion meets all the requirements and Is hope
ful that IL Will be accepted An effort will
be made to get many business men TO go
to the convention as possible that a strong
showing may be made to the teachers. The
committee was continued in service till
after the convention adiourns.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
OLD BOARD VIII Nor GIVE IN.
Lincoin'a New Charter is Not Yet
Fully RecDunigcd.

LINCOLN, June 22.--(Special Telegram }
The Fire and Police Board, under the new
charter, met this forenoon and appointed
p. Fl. Cooper chief of police. without walt
ing to file the required bond to be approved
by the council, Mr.. Cooper went to the
police office this evening and demanded the
keys. He was refused and the old police
force is still in possession.
Mayor Graham and the other members OF
the excise board declare their intention to
fight the authority of the new commissicc,
and retain possession of the police depart
ment until the supreme court renders its
decision. There are rumors that the court
Will meet soon to render decisions in the
charter cases, but the rumors cannot be
traced to an authoritntiYe source
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

PIERCE, Neb, June Especial Con
stables Chris Ohen and NJ. G. Rohrke
brought up two tramps from Hadar yester-
day who were charged with breaking into
Mr.. Rohrke's house on Sunday, while Mr..
Rohrke and hio son were at church at Hadar,
Church let out about half an hour earlier
than usual, and on returning home, they
surprised the robbers. The man who was
watching outside. made his escape but was
overtaken by Rohrke's son on his bicycle.
The other tramp was caught in the cellar
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
MEET ON cH.uTAUaUA GROUNDS.
Convention Of Christian Missionary
SocintN TO lie Held Ncxt MerL.

BEATRICE, Neb, June 2.-(Special)-
The Nebraska Christian Missionary society
will hold its annual meeting at Beatrice next
week, beginning Tuesday evening and clos
ing the following Sunday evening. The 90
ciety is made up of all the different mission
airy and benevolent organizations OF the
Christian church. and it is believed that from
100 to 200 delegates will be in attendance
All sessions will be held upon the Chautau-
qua grounds. Rev. A. w. Davis of Falls
City will open the meeting Tuesday even
ing with an address DR.. A. Mclean. sec
retary OF the national organization, will be
IN attendance speaking both Friday and
Sunday evenings.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

be taken except the instructions OF the
court
The warmest praise is heard about the
court house and ON the streets for the able
manher in which Judge Baker has handled
this case. Veterans at the bar who have
watched the case through its whole course
court have been eminently fair and i'm
partial and the facility with which the point
OF contention was grasped by the court
and disposed OF was commented on through
out the trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

The corrected figures of the 1897 assess
ment are as followe: Lots, improved and
unimproved, S1,02S ,6O1 lands improved and
unimproved $3OS,9S0; personal property,
S293, ,109; total. $1630, $50. To this amount
must be added the assessment of the rail-
roads. Pullman cars and telegraph com
panies, which amounts to SGT, ,7O3. thus max
ing the total valuation. $l,69S, 1893. The re-
turns Of Assessor Cress show a reduction in
the valuation of lots. lands and personal
property of about $4,000. as compared with
1896
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
PoNcA suBscRTnEs TO RAILROAD.
Donald Mclean Talks About His Pro-
ject In Dixon County.

teei III DIXON county.
PONCA. Neb. June 22.-(Special) "A large
number of repre- sentative men of Dixon
county greeted Donald Mclean and others
interested with him in the Transcontinental al
railway project at the opera house here yes
terday. They were anxious for some definite
expression from him in regard to the pro-
posed road He was able to tell them that
the Milwaukee would build a line from Elk
Point or Jefferson, S. d., to connect with the
proposed road, and the terminal point would
be on this side of the river. and that the Mil
waukee would pay one-half OF the expense
OF bridge across the river at this point.
Several thousand dollars was subscribed in
the fall tP
In response to telegraphc request from
the Board of Trade of Sioux City commit
tee was appointed from here to meet with
them at Sioux City today to discuss plans
or measures regarding the building OF the
road. .....'.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
boy Burned nv Powder

Charles Lindsey, the 1O-year- old son of
Mrs. Lindsey, widow living at Twenty
fourth and K streets, was badly burned by
powder yesterday The lad purchased a
hlckele worth of powder from a hardware
store and placing it in a pan. touched a
match to it. The flash burned his right
hand, his face and eyes. 1t is feared that
he may lose the sight of one and possibly
both of his eyes. Last evening Chief Bren-
nan took the boy to the South Omaha hos
pital, where he will be cared for
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

VYMENEAL.
AshtOn-Wnsner err.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., June 22.-(Speclal.J
Miss Carrie Wasmer and Mr.. Fred w. Ash
ton were united in marriage at noon today
at the Episcopal church, Rev, Mr.. Beecher
OF North Platte officiating, The wedding
was largely attended. Miss Wasmer is well
known in Lincoln and Omaha social circles
Mr.. Ashton is the county attorney of Hall
county. and in the few years of his resi-
dence here has built up substantial prac-
tice, The happy couple left on the noon train
for Chicago and the lakes, and will visit
Mr.. Ashton's former home, Bryan o., before
returning
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
West Point VIII CeI.nro,.

WEST POINT, Neb.. June 22.-(Speclal.)-
West Point has decided to celebrate the
Fourth Of July. The West Point Liederkranz
has assumed charge of all arrangements. and
Judging by the success of similar efforts on
their part in the past, the celebration bids
fair to be grand success. Arrangements
nave been made to run special trains and all
the usual and necessary adjuncts toward the
proper celebration of our natal day have been
fully provided for.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
mIinois Party stors OF at neatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb. June 2.-(Special.)-
The excursion party, composed of twenty
four Illinois gentlemen, a majority of whom
are practical farmers arrived in Beatrice
at 2:35 yesterday and departed at the same
time today. They were extended a hearty
welcome, and entertained without expense
to themselves The Beatrice club placed
at their disposal It's spacious club rooms
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

FAiRBURY. Neb., June 2.-tSpecial.)-
Fairbury will celebrate this year on Monday.
July 5. Money has been raised TO defray
expenses. and an elaborate program, en-
bracing many novelties has been prepared,
including bicycle and horse races at the
fair grounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23

COLUMBUS Neb!, June 22.-(Special) =
The Union Pacing. Pioneer Employees asso-
citation has chosen this city for its annual
outing, and Will be here some time next
month. the datlse, not having been fixed as
yet. The city Is fixing up the park and
making everything ready for their enter
tainment Thei Bieneers have been here on
three former apcasinns
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
Cattle Killed by Lightning.

CARROLL, Neb., June 22-(Special.)-
During the electrical storm Monday night
eighteen head of steers were killed by light
ming in the pasture of ]. r. Manning. They
were near the wire fence
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
Choir boys Entertainment.

benefit entertainment was given in Trim
ity Cathedral last evening for the choir boys
OF the church. in which Lu b. Cake. a former
we'll known Omaha man, and his wife, Ella
June Meade Cake. took the principal ro,es.
The entertainment consisted of character
sketches, songs and recitations, many of
them original. by Mr., Cake and his wife.
The benefit was well attended and consd-
cradle fund was raised for Trinitys choir
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
To Write In Omaha,

Miss Elsie Reasoner a member of the
editorial stan of Travel, an illustrated
magazine, is at the Millard. She is in the
city collecting material for an article on the
history, resources, commerce, manufactures
ETC., of Omaha, to appear In an early mum
ber of her magazine. Miss Reasoner is an
accomplished literary woman and the
daughter of a prominent writer and jurist
Judge Calvin ReasoneT of Salt Lake City.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-23
poANE coLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
seven ConJ. ~ the Dawes

seven Con- ~ the Dawes
prih,- .... sratOry.
CRETE. Neb. June tSpecial)-1n con-
nection with the graduation exercises Of
Doane college last night was the presenta-
tion OF a diploma from the musical depart
ment to Miss Josephine Rademacher Though
there was but one graduate this year the
work of the department is deserving of
commendation. All the music for the week
is furnished by it and it is of a high char
acter.
The Dawes oratorical contest took place
this morning at 10 o'clock. Much interest T.
taken each year in this contest the prizes in
which are given by Ex-Governor Dawes This
year there were seven contestants All did
well and the ranks for first and second place.
only differed by one-fourth OF l per cent.
First place was awarded to J. C. Linberg,
second place to f. w. Ellis and third place
to j. r. Ellison.
This evening the anniversary exercises
proper commenced President W. +. Slocum
of Colorado college gave an address and also
Rev. Lewis Gregory of the First church OF
Lincoln.