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Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
WEEKLY WHEAT MARKET REVIEW
Interest Shifted from May to the July
Option,

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-The course OF the
wheat market for the last week has been
almost uninterruptedly upward, July espe
cially developing great strength and show
ing n net advance of 3A cents to cents.
Speculation in the latter future became quite
prominent, and during the latter part of
the week there was as much and at times
moro trading in 1t than In May. There was
q marked disposition to close out lines OF
May, probably on account OF the uncertainty
regarding the final disposition of the Letter
holdings, and that future in consequence
showed but 1&@1B cents advance for the
week. The strength which developed at
Liverpool had great influence on prices
here. "A general buying movement started
on Saturday and was continued until Tues
day. sharp advance at Liverpool, a large
visible decrease and less favorable reports
from India caused a large short interest
which had formed the week before to cover.
Realizing checked the advance in May on
Wednesday, but July continued to climb,
and on Thursday a good advance took place
in both options. Heavy rains In Argentina
greatly reducing estimates of the eXportable
surplus OF that country started buying again
on that day, and the market continued to
advance until late on Friday, when the large
weekly shipments from Argentina started
heavy selling and the market yielded. The
range of May was between 92B and 909s
cents, while July ranged between SAN and
sos cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
THE PARSONS FOOT

Atlanta Constitution.
(From a verbatim report of negro fielt
hands song)
De parson wear q number twelve.
(Shout mo'nerS, shoutD
Dn when the devil git him
TELL stomp de fire out!
oh, dat fire!
Hot ez hot kin be:
Parson when YOU gifts dar,
Stomp II out fer me!
De parson wear a number twelve.
(Sinner, what yo' doomO
De devil say: "You go away,
You take up too much room!"
oh, dat fire!
Hot ez hot kin be;
Parson, when you gifts dars
Stomp It out fer mel
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Modern woodmcn of America.

Last year was a prosperous one for the
order. During the twelve months the men,
bershio increased SO, ,O4s. being 259,5s4 on De-
cember 81, 1897 The number of new camps
organized was 751 The per capita tax was
materially decreased from preceding years.
Death claims to the number Of 96l were pald,
aggregating S1,905,250. The mortality rate
was 435 per cent. The average age OF the
deceased was 80 to 40 years and the average
length of membership was four years, two
months and two days. On December 81
there was a cash balance Of S245 ,725.50 in the
benefit fund and s247 ,452.67 in the general
fund, q total of $i93 1913.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
PENSIONS FOn WESTERN VETERANS.
Survivors of the Late War Remem-
hereI by the GcnernI Government.

Survivors of the Late War Remem-
bered by the General Governments.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 22.-(Special. .)-Pen-
sions have been issued as follows:
Issue of January 6:
Nebraska: Original-Joslah H. Thompson,
Norfolk IS; Vacances Franklin, McCook,
S. Increase-1homas Campbell, Tekamah,
Sc TO sl2; William II. Comstock. Wescott.
Sl2 to ST. Original widow, etc.-Special
January 10, susana Linn. mother. Paxton,
Sl2
Iowa: Original-Charles w. Sedgley
Anita, Sc; John Flint Griswold, SG Aaron T.
French. Denison. s.; Harper w. Wilson,
Audubon. So. Reissue and increase-James
A. Walter, Des Moines, IS to S. Increase
Phillips, Rose HILL So to Sl2. Original wild
ows. etc-Matilda c. Brown. Marshalltown,
s..
Colorado: Orginal-Charles Il. Collins,
Denver. Sl2. Increase-John f. Keran, Eliza
beth. SIG to Sl7.
Sc
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
The Dangcr Easily Avoided.

FrOm the Lexington ND Unit.
This is the time Of the year when coughs
and colds are frequent and when the slight
est trouble in this respect is apt to drift into
pneumonia or consumption. In speaking OF
this matter to Mr.. Il. w. Edwards, a veteran
OF the late war, aud gentleman OF un-
questioned truth and veracity he said that
dangers from this source were easily avoided
II the proper medicine was employed. He
stated that he had raised a family of several
children and always kept Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy at hand and administered 1t
at the slightest symptoms OF coughs or colds.
Mr. Edwards thinks there is nothing like it
to diSpel dangerous disease of this character.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
SAVES LABOR.

given as that field is left to PooleS In
dex and similar publications.
CARD CATALOGUE SAVES LABOR.
The present card catalogue has been
fixture at the library since 1887 and the
references have gradually accumulated dur
Ing that time The amount OF labor in
Volyed In its preparation Is not easy to APP
pfeclate, but an idea can bo formed from
an estimate of the librarian. who figured
that the re-arrangement and re-cataoguing o.
the whole OF the present library would con-
sumo the time OF one person for ten years
and that the card catalogung would repre-
sent considerable portion of that work 1t
is necessary to index each piece with the
title the authors name. date OF publication
and often short note as to the nature Of
the contents. The old cabinet. which has
outlived its usefulness. will be used a
receptacle for pamphlets.
Although the idea of a card catalogue In
Libraries is an old one and the result OF an
evolution in library methods which began
with the time of HipparChus, the Greek as
tronomer, who kept a varying account of
1000 stars in somewhat similar manner,
its application to business lie so far as !ty
known, is original in Omaha About eleven
years ago, shortly after the introduction OF
the system into the library, lis utility was
seen by william Wallace, cashier of the
Omaha National bank, and a successful ex-
pertinent was tired with it in business meth
ods. case was secured supplied vita
slips OF suitable size for signatures and the
signature books which had a habit of fall
ing to pieces when they became most valu-
able, were done away with. An advantage
was found In the fact that the names could
be easily removed when the desirabllty for
them ceased without leaving any dead mat
ter behind as IN the case OF the volumes
previously used. The Boatmen's bank OF ST.
Louis shortly afterward adopted the sys-
TEN and now 1t has become the recognized
method in all large banking institutions
The system has increased In popularity from
the first experiment until 1t has touched
many other departments of the business. At
the bank mentioned the records of the
cashiers stubs. the country bills and the
country checks the latter never representing
less than 100000, are ali kept in this flshion
CATALOGUING OTHER BUSINESS.
In the business Office OF The Bee a card
catalogue rs used 10 keep the records of
country subscriptions and agents. The caG9
contains 10000 cards arranged that the
record OF any country subseribeC to the daily
can be located in moment A color scheme
Is also adoOted 10 designate the different
classes of subscribers. For instance. the
white indicates morning and Sunday; salmon
morning and no Sunday; yellow. evening and
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
RpynI Arcnnuui.

One of the most enjoyable affairs given
by Union Pacific Council No. 1869 in its
series of winter entertainments occurred
last Tuesday evening. The entertainment
comprised a card party and dance, both Of
which were thoroughly delightful. The at
tendance was unusually large. The council
is preparing to give another function next
month. Tho committee which has the eu-
tertanments in charge consists Of the fol-
lowing: w. B. Palmatier. w. A. Wilcox,
j. E. Tetard, b. II. Smith C. Il. Black, Al
fred Connor, f. J. Sackett, C. r. Sherman,
Fred Schneider. o. p. Judd, H. S. Weller,
r. l., GREGORY
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Union Veteran Legion.

At the regular assembly OF encampment
No. l2l in Myrtle hall annex. Saturday.
January 15 the following named officers
were installed Colonel. T. II. Leslie; lieu
tenant colonel. l.. X. Hutton; major, Alfred
Bugh; chaplain. G. ID. Cornelli surgeon, Jo-
seph Neville: officer of the day, Ed A. Shaw;
adjutant, r. Phoenix; officer OF the guard,
W. Ii. Coleman; sergeant major N. Sven
son; quartermaster sergeant, George G. Bon
ner; color bearer. Reuben Forbes; color
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Mrs. I'M VIII Accent Presidency.

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Edwin f. Uhl,
wife OF the ex-ambassador 70 Germany, has
signified by cable her willingness to accept
tho nomination for president OF the pro-
jected federation of amateur musical clubs
Tho decision was made known by Mrs. Uhl
in response to direct inquiry made by mem
bers of various amateur musical clubs, Mrs
Uhl 1t was who first started the idea of
organization upon plan similar to that &C.
oompllshed by the womens clubs.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Is Knights of the Mnccnbecs.

Eureka Tent No. A of Ceresco last
Wednesday installed the following officers
j. Malmgren, P. c.; A. p Bruce, c.; j.
Blodgett, l.. c.; e. A. Sprague, r. X; C.
A. Larson, f. X; H. Lowell, c.; Dr. H. d.
Bush, p; d. H. Kelly. S.; ]. II. simm, NJ.
at A.. Cha. Goold, F. NJ. G.; ]. f. Hunter,
s. NJ. c.; c. Morrison, s.; c. ]. Gibbs, p.
w. w. Hubbard was installing officer. At
the conclusion of the ceremony banquet
was enjoyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Heavy snowfall at Kansas city.

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 22.-T'ne heaviest
snowstorm of the season is In progress
today. II began showing last night and
continued throughout the night and is still
coming down, with no immediate prospect
OF stopping. The snow is general through
out Kansas and western Missouri and will
be OF much benefit TO farmers.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23

The Omaha chapter hold It's regular meeI-
ing on Monday evening at the residence of
Mrs. C. w. Lyman. When the routine busl-
ness had been disposed OF the leader for the
month Mrs. T, A. Creigh, took the chair,
The PIC gram included musical number by
Mrs. Robert Dempster and papers read by
Miss Mary Doyle. Mrs. Creigh, Miss Anna
Adams and Miss Louise Harris.
The loan exhibit which is to be held Feb
ruary IA by the Omaha chapter. promises to
40 OF extraordinary interest. large mum
her OF old relies OF the days OF the reyolu-
tlon belonging to families in and around the
city have been promised the committee hav-
ing the matter In charge. Mrs. John Nj.
Thurston, vice president OF the National So
clety of the Daughters Of the Amerioln Rev
olutiun, has offered to lend her collection OF
old china for the occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
FraternaI Union,

The banner offered as a prize last year
by the supreme lodge was won by Banner
lodge, No II, Of this city. This lodge will
give a public entertainment and social next
Thursday evening in It's hail. corner Fifteenth
and Douglas. A musical and literary pro-
gram has been arranged for and refreshments
will be served.
Mondamin lodge will give a public dance
In its hall In the Patterson block, Monday
evening, the oath This lodge meets every
Monday evening, and is well attended by
its members
Council Bluffs lodge installed officers
Thursday evening. ]. ID. McChesney is fra
ternal master and Mrs. S. Wellar is secre-
tary
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23

We are anxious to do little good in this
world and can think OF no pleasanter or bet
ter way to do II than by recommending One
Minute Cough Cure as preventative OF paeu-
monia, consumption end other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Convicted of KiIIing His Mother.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 22.-The Jury In
the case of Virgil Gallaher, charged with
killing his mother last August. returned a
verdict today of guilty and assessed tho
death penalty. The defense filed a motion
for new trial. Gailaher Is a medical stu
dent, 20 years old
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
IRONnI OnES.

Live Oak grove, No. l, Royal Oaks, held
a very interesting and enjoyable meeting at
their hail. No 1, Labor Temple building, Fri
day evening, January 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Order M Scottish CInns.

Clan Gordon will celebrate the 139th ami
versary of the birth of Robert Burns at Pat
terson hall on next Tuesday evening. A
very excellent program has been arranged
for the occasion. Following it, refreshments
will bo served and dance will conclude the
affair. The program is as follows:
SonE-Se.ected ............... jules Lumbard
Dance-1rish ....Master Douglas Bowie
Song-IesSe's Dream. Mrs. 5. ID. Lees
Duet-When You Gang Ava, jamie.
...... Miss Crawford and Adam Jameson
Quartet-Annie Laurie. ..........knOX Quartet
Comic Song-Selected .............Sam Morris
Song--My Heathen Hills. dam Jameson
Instrumental Quartet-Selected.. d............
]. Innes, W. Innes, Mr.. Hoffman. Miss
Jeffries.
Song-Selccted. Harry Grlfhth
Song-Auld Lang Syne. ne......................
....................-Led Led by Jules Lumbard
Chiefs Address. ........ .Clansman Maeadam
Song-We're a Scottish Here.... Mr.. Gfisor
Song-Mary of Argyll. ....... Mrs. II. w. Fit
instrumental Quartet-Blue Bells of
Scotland ......................
A InneS, W. Innes, Mr. Hoffman and Miss
G. Jeffries.
Address-Memory of Burns. ..::.:.;.,.n..
....................,.Rev S. Wright Butler
Song-Auld Robin Gray..................,.:
........................MiS Miss Grace CRAWFORD
Comic Song-Selected..... sam Morris
Dance ...................... Maggie Mckenzie
SOnB-SelectGQ ................. harry blllhtns
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
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Z ECHOES OF THE ANTE ROOM i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS \ n N

guards p. Matteson. George Elicit; senti-
mel. David Williams; bugler David Wil1
liams; aide-de-camp on the national staff
John Billings. Colonel r. Phoenix acted as
installing officer A few invitel guests wit
messed the impressive ceremonies. at the
conclusion OF which refreshments were
served and a general good time had
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23

in the same way with a work covering sew
eral subjects. No magazine references are
given as that field is left to Pooes In
dex and similar publications.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23

San FRANCISCO. Jan. 22,-The Japanese
cruiser Chltose was successfully launched
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23

The entertainment given Tuesday evening
by lodge No. IS to Its members and friends
was a most enjoyable affair. The audience
completely filled tho hall and was generous
with it's applause. Mr.. Huston and Prof
Roe rendered piano music in very effective
manner and w. ]. G. p. Cramer sang three
fine solos. Mr.. Wise recited the Death Of
Benedict Arnold" in very nice manner and
afterward sang a solo. "In the Shadow of the
Pine" Mrs. Caldwell favored the aullence
with two excellent recitatlons. Miss Hattie
Rubenstein sang in such charming way
that she was loudly encored. Freight by
Telephone" a short, but amusing, number,
rendered by Messrs. West, Searl and Roger,
was unique attraction. and the stereopticon
views OF an imaginary initiation were en-
joyed by all, Dancing was INDUCED In after
the clcse of the literary and musical pro-
gram.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-23
Sons of Veterans.

Tho local Sons Of Veterans, are probably
the busiest among the secret societies just
now. Up to January there were two camps
in Omaha, Crook camp No. 1 and Moores
camp No. 81. However, in view OF the ma
tonal enoampment, 1t was thought best for
the good of the order to consolidate and as
result Moores camp No. Il united with
Crook camp No. l. AS result. the re-
organized camp starts out under the most
favorable auspices. In addition ito the ma
tional encampment, the local members will,
during February. have to entertain the state
encampment, and at their meeting last Mon
day committees from South Omaha Joined
with the local representatives in formulating
program for the entertainment of the
state delegates. In view OF the exposition
and national encampment, 1t has also been
decided to organize rife company, composed
of soma OF veterans. Recruiting committees
are now out with lists. The military COM
pany will be an adjunct to Crook post No.
l, and will be named after prominent resi-
dent OF Omaha. All sons Of veterans likely
to be interested in such an organization
are Invited to communicate with the officers
OF Crook post No. 1. Meetings OF the or
ganzat!on are regularly held every Monday
evening in the Sons of Veterans hall, To-
Gated above the Postal Telegraph union Of
fice on Farnam, near Fourteenth street.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-09-03
DCTOOR MATTHEWS ..---.--s --...-..-
 DEFENDS STERNBERG.
Knows Ris Record ns a Physician and Surgeon General and Is Glad to
 Defend Him.

Louisville, Ky, Sept 9 .-Dr Joseph M. Mathews of this city, who succeeded Surgeon General Sternberg as president of the American Medical association. knows General Sternberg intimately He says:
 ''I have noticed with regret certain articles in the public press during the past week or two which seem to reflect upon the surgeon general. Knowing his record as physician and as surgeon general, am glad to have the opportu nity to correct in my small way a grow ing impression that General Sternbcrp has been derelict in his duties. When the history of this war is written, I fee sure that he will be set down not only as capable officer, but also credited with having conducted his office with all the tact tand knowledge necessary un. der the trying circumstances. In the first place." continued Dr. Mathews, "the place of surgeon general of the army is more difficult post than most people suppose, and especially trying in time of war. In the organization of the medical corps for the volunteer army General Sternberg had to rely altogether upon the recommendations of physicians and frequently men were put into the corps over his head by political influence.
 GfRxy A1.Sa I AI,.A number of young men lacking in oxpe- rience if not in training, who sought ap- pointments through their representa- tiyes in congress and other political friends. These inducements to the sur geon general generally said that the ap- plicant was a capable, honest man, of good moral habits and anxious to get into the medical corps With thou. sands of applications on the file the sur geon general was sure to get number of men who were incompetent. He fol- lowed the only way open to appoint that is, upon recommendation of physi- clans and congressman. In this way many very young men got into the sery- ice, and it goes without saying they lacked experience. know that where the surgeon general knew the indorsor personally to be physician of standing that the applicant was favored over the thousands of nondesoripts whose names were on the list.
 "General Sternberg is man honored among men. Scientists, as well as phys icians realize what discoveries he has made and his worth to the profession and the government should be oongratu. lated that it has such capable, oonsci. entious and progressive man at the head of the medical department of the army in this war.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-09-03
Barge Laden With Valuable Stores.

San Francisco, Sept. ,. = Captain Bowes of the bark Fremont, which has has returned from Behring sea, says that hurricane has been blowing inside Una mak island since July IA. When the Fremont sailed Mt. Shipaldin was very active and the burning lava was run ming 40OO feet long down its side. The schooner Winchester lost one of its crew, William Schroeder, by drowning. The crew of the schooner Uranus found on Unamak island wrecked barge, evil dently lost by q Youkon steamer. On the bow was the word General" {" but nothing more. The barge was laden with valuable stores
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-09-03
An UnpreJudiced Opinion.

The Pine Bluff Graphic has an- nouneed it's intention of not sup. porting Maj Mccoy for sheriff Of that county. We are strong be liever in sticking to the nominees, but in this case we believe the Graphic is right. We know noth- ing of the two contestants for the sherlff's office of Jefferson county, and hence are not preiudfced for or against the claims of either party. We read the evidence on both sides as it appeared in the papers, and are honestly of the opion that Mai. Mc- Coy is not the legal nominee of the party. We believe a great and pal pablo fraud has been perpetrated upon the people of Jefferson county. The only way to show q disapprov- al is not to leave the party but to re- pudiate such acts of dishonesty at the ballot box. lift Is not done, the same disregard for the rights Of others and the purity of the ballot box will continue When it Is known that such acts will be repudiated at the polls it will stop, and not till then.-Rison Bazoo.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-09-03
COMMISSIONERS TO-
 INTERNAL CONFERENCE.
Much of Their Time May Be Taken Up by the Arguments of the
 Lumber Men.

Quebec, Sept. Probably much of the time of the American commission CTS to the international conference will be taken up by the arguments of the lumber men from the United States. The lumber interests are represented by the Smith Scandal of Augusta, Me, S. T. Knight of Minneapolis and Charles w. Goodaere of Buffalo. These gentle men say they will present some very strong arguments to the commission against any change in the present tariff on Canadian lumber. One of them says that the lumber industry in the United States directly and indirectly gives em. ployment to more in the United States than there are in the entire dominion of Canada. Over 5000, 900 people, he as- serts, gre in one way or another em- ployed in the lumber industry in the United Stares The argument is that the tariff affecting so important an in- dustry as the lumber trade should be governed by an act of congress, and not by treaty. An act of congress, tho lumber men say, may be repealed, while a treaty must stand, no matter how great an injury it might work to the in- terests of the United States. They say that the lumber trade is the leading in. dustry of twelve states of the Union, and that Canada has nothing of equal importance to give to the United States. The umbermen believe that Canada will offer to lower or remove the duty on American cotton goods in exchange for lowering or the removal of the $1 per ton duty on Canadian lumber. This, they say, would be a bad bargain for the United States, as millions would be in- jured by the free entry of Canadian lumber into the United States market, while a comparatively few would be ben efitted by the free entry of American cotton goods into tho markets of Can ada.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-09-03
COLONEL HENRY.
 COMMITS SUICIDE.
It Is Now InsInuated That French Army Authorities Are at the Bottom
 of tho NIatter.

Paris, Sept 2.-It is now insinuated that the suicide of Lieutenant Colonel Henry, chief intelligence department of the French ministry for war was con nived at by Feench army authorities. In any case the suicide occurred shortly after the prisoner received Q visit from an officer of the generals staff, who on leaving ordered the sentry on duty be- fore Colonel Henry's place of confne. ment not to disturb the prisoner Aa he had lot of work to do It is recalled that 8 similar opportunity to commit suicide was afforded Dreyfus who how ever declined to profit by it. It is gen. believed that the rest of the general staff of the French army will follow the exam pie of General Boisdeffre, chief of staff of General Come, under chief, and tender their resignations. It appears that the minister of war M. Cavaignac, was convinced Colonel Henry had ac- complices in the foregery of the incrim- mating document.
 Colonel Paty de Clam will shortly be arrested. In this connection it is re- ported that the Minister of Justice M. Sarrien has already taken steps to grant Dreyfus retrial.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-09-03
Full Time Schedule Resumed.

Manchester. N. IT., Sept. 2.-That portion af the Manchester cotton mills which has been running on half time since the latter part of April will re- sume it's full time schedule on Monday morning next. About 7b0 of the 2200 looms which have been running alter nate weeks are to be stopped permanent ly. Thus while many of the operatives go back to "good times" schedule q smaller number are not to go back at all.
 It is explained that the market is bet ter for one style of the Manchester cloth than it is for another