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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
IN A FEW ORD
Sufferers from Piles May Learn of
Harmless, Lasting Cure.

Sufferers from Piles May Learn of a
Harmless, Lasting Cure.
There are plenty OF pile cures which give
relief and sometimes cure a mild case OF
piles, but there Is only one which can be
depended upon with certainty to cure obsti-
nate. long standing cases and that is the
Pyramid Pile Cure.
Endorsements and testimonials are re-
ceiyed daily from men and women whose
integrity and reliability are above question
and in this connection a letter received
from the Rev. Jas. H.. Westbrooke of Bovine,
Mich, may be OF interest to pile sufferers
who have sought in vain for q eure.i He
says:
have used the Pyramid Pile Cure and I
know that 1t Is all that Is claimed for It.
! had been troubled with piles more or less
for about eighteen years and I had tried
other remedies. but the piles grew worse
until about ten months ago I used the
Pyramid Pile Cure. II gave almost instant
relief and ! have been free from piles ever
since.-Rev Jas. II. Westbrook. or
Mr.. Frank Smith. the well known and
popular druggist Of Ypsllanti, Mich, In
speaking o. the Pyramid Pile Cure, says:
"a year ago I sold &C. Potter. 11s Hamil-
ton st.. Ypsilanti. Mich. a box Of the
Pyramid Pile Cure. He made the following
statement to me today: II have been
troubled for twenty years with Itching
piles. Have tried nearly everything tina,
promised relief. but got very little helm
until one year ago ] called on my drug
gist,. Frank Smith and got a box Of the
Pyramid Pile Cure. The one box used ac-
cording to directions was. In my case. q
perfect cure az Q year spent without any
symptoms OF the trouble has convinced
me" E
Although a comparative new remedy. Its
popularity Is such that all druggists now
sell II; II your druggist hasn't 1t In
stock, he will get It for you II you ask hin,
at 80 cents and 800 per package. 8
A pamphlet describing the cause and cure
of piles sent free by addressing the Pyramid
Drug Co., Marshall. Mich.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
smnlIpo1 In IoMa.

DES MONIES, Nov. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The first case of smallpox In Iowa
in three years was reported to the State
Board Of Health this morning from Ham
burg, Fremont county. DR.. Kennedy at
once began the work Of notifying every Sec
rotary Of every local board Of health
throughout Canada and the United States.
under the rules governing the American
Public Health association. The report from
Hamburg was meager and DR.. Kennedy has
written for full particulars Of the case. The
report simply stated that the disease had
broken out in the case Of one person, but
that a strict quarantine had been estab-
lished, the house was watched by two
guards by night and two by day and there
was no possible chance of the disease
spreading.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
TIE SICK MADE WELL
A New Remedy That Quickly Tints
Pale Cheeks With the Glow
of Health.
SHOW o HOW SURELY THIS IS DONE
SEND FREE A TRIAL PACKAGE TO L

Weaker, paler, thinner. day by day. no ap-
petite or strength, no desire for work or
recreation, nervous. peevish, sleepless, Sick
of heart and sore of limb-these are the
conditions of countless numbers of half sick
msn and women anxiously awaiting some
message of hope and cheer.
sick. There's a medicine that will cure
them. A medicine that goss right to the
roots OF the causes of ntarly all sickness.
The name of this good medicine IL DR.. Dix
Tonic Tablets. They put vitality into weak
bodies-makes people strong quiet the
nerves. restore ambition. drive headache
away. give you an appetite. sweeten the
stomach and breath and forever remove
the thousand and one distressing Ills.
Does this seem impossible? II you stop
and consider tina nsarly every disease, no
matter what the name by which 1t Is called,
comes from the kidneys, impure blood and
disordered liver. II will be plain to you.
DR., Dix Tonic Tablets, first OF all, aid the
kidneys. Next they purify the blood. get
ting into every big and little vein In the
body. driving all Impurities out Of the sys-
TEN. Finally they regulate the liver per-
fectly. making II perform all Its functions
exactly as nature intended. In doing these
three things. II removss the cause OF nearly
all the ills Of men and women.
Vim. Il. Palmer, Mitchellville, Ia. writes
my stomach and kidneys were in very bad
condition and your tablets relieved me In O
short time, b,fore taking half a box. q. II.
Taylor of Oak Park. Sacramento. CAL, and
a soldier in the U. 8. Army expresses his
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

RO1,be RI SCnred Avyay.

NORWALK, Ia, Nov. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram. 1.-THE bank belonging to Simon Cas-
sadly OF Des Moines was entered this morn
ing by three men who were frustrated in an
attempt to rob the safe. The outer door
Of the vault was blown off, but for some
reason tho robbers were scared away before
the inner door to the safe opened and the
plunderers obtained nothing. The work is
supposed to have been done by amateurs, as
their operations were an evidence of that
fact. A hGndcar secured at Des Moines was
used to convey the men here and this was
returned to the city after the attempt was
made. A number of garments were left
hero by the thieves and the officers think
they have a good clue. Norwalk is a small
town on the X. & w. about twenty miles
south of Des Moines.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Pence Jubilee Fair Ends.

The grand peace Jubilee fair. which has
been held during the last week at Thurs
ton Rifles armory for the benefit of the
Sacred Heart church, closedslast evening
with the largest attendance of'the six nights
Of its existence. There was no program,
but the interest centered in the decision OF
the contests and the awarding Of the prizes.
Perhaps the greatest interest has been ex-
hibited throughout the fair in the contest
for the diamond ring to be awarded to the
one receiving the largest number OF votes
for the most popular young woman. There
were three candidates n the race was a
very close one. The contest resulted In the
election OF Miss Anna Mcnamara with q
total of 1877 votes. Miss Lulu Mergen re-
oeived 1887 and Miss BERTHE Healey 943.
The contest for the most popular young
man was won by Edmund Krug, who
thereby became the possessor OF the dia-
mond stud, which was the prize. The din
ner set donated by A. B. Mcconnell was
won by Mrs. Addie Jeffery. The wheel for
the most popular girl was captured by Miss
Nellie Cannon, and the Sacred Heart parish
was decided to be the most popular parish
and consequently was awarded the stove
donated by the Altar society.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

appreciation Of DR.. Dix Tonic Tablets as
follows: / am very much pleased with your
tabl is: they are the best / have ever taken,
enclose find Sc for four more boxes. Mrs.
Wright, 2621 Lancerman Ave, Des Moines,
Ia, sends for a box and says ! heard of
your tablets from a friend who praised
them as the best of kidney remedies. Mrs.
NJ. l. Mattens. S32 w. Main street. Ottumwa,
Ia. writes: Your tablets did me a great
amount of good for which ! am very thank
full.
II you are suffe ring from excuses of any
kind-overwork. intemperance, etc.-if you
are tired and don't know what In the world
ails you'll you are dizzy, weak and food
lies badly In the stomach-if you belch,
feel nervous, have hot and cold sp Ellis alter
nately your life Is in danger, but DR. Dix
Tonic Tablets will quickly put you on your
feet again. No difference what you think
your disease may be-no difference what
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you need. Ten minutes after you take the
first tablet you'll feel better. DR.. Dix Tonic
Tablets are for sale by all druggists at so
cents a box. But We want to Introduce
them to every reader OF this paper, many
OF whom need such a remedy. For a Tim
tied time the proprietors. Hayes & Coon, 200
Hull Building, Detroit, Mich, will send a
trial package free by mail to all who will
send their name and address enough 10
convince the most skeptical Of their great
Send at once and be well and happy again.
Tell your friends and ~neighbors about this
most liberal offer.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
TRIBUTE 10 DEAD LAWYERS
Association Pours . Libatioa Of
Words to the Memory OF
Chase and Onutt.

- o.
Tributes to the memories Of the late
Champion Spaulding Chase and Charles
onutt were paid by the bar Of Douglas
county yesterday afternoon In Judge sla-
baugh's court room. The members OF the
bar were there In good number. Judges
Fawcett. Keysor and Slabaugh sat en- banc,
with Judge Fawcett presiding.
The resolutions In memory Of Colonel
Chase were presented by a committee COM
posed OF e. n. Bartlett. J. NJ. Woolworth,
Z. Wakeley, George w. Doane and j. c.
Gown. and those respecting Mr.. Ofutt by
w. w. Morsman. SMas Cobb, Francis A.
Brogan. John L. Webster and Charles ].
Greene. the committees which had prepared
them. In the latter the career of Mr.. Onutt
from his birth on q farm near Oxford. KY,
to the speakership twice Of the Kentucky
legislature and his subsequent removal to
this state and high standing here In the
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Sensational Case ON Trial.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Nov. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The sensational case Of Prof. Her.
mann Brueckner, a music teacher, against
DR.. John Hermann, a well known Sioux City
physician, Is on trial in the district court.
Brueckner asks s25, 1000 damages for an al
legged false arrest procured by Hermann,
who charged the musician with attempting
to poison his wife with arsenic. Dispositions
Of experts are to the effect that poison was
found in the food administered to Mrs.
Brueckner by her husband. The woman
was In the hospital at the time and the evil
dence seems to be clearly against the plain
tiff.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
VETERAN PRIEST CELEBRATES.
Nearly n Half Century spent in h
.4.- Iowa Field, .

OTTUMWA, Ia, Nov. 19.-(Special. )-This
week the Right Rev. Father John Kreckel
OF st. Mary's Catholic church of this, city
celebrated the forty-hfth year of his priest
hood. Father Krcckel IL the oldest living
Catholic priest in the state Of Iowa. He
came to Ottumwa on February II, 1854,
and took charge Of air the Catholic churches
in the counties Of Wapello, Polk, Marion,
Warren, Appanoose, Jasper and Wayne.
When he first came to this section there
were only eight Catholic families in Des
Moines. He has aided in the organization
OF nearly all the Catholic church societies
in the state and also In the erection Of the
church buildings. experimenting the erec-
tion Of the first church building in the Irish
settlement west Of Des Moines. Father
kreckel was born In Nassau, Germany. June
5, 1925. He-came to the United States in
1912. settling in Lancaster. Penn. He was
ordained for the priesthood November II,
1853, and was appointed to a charge at Of
tumwa, then but a little hamlet in the
wilderness. He proceeded by boat to Du-
buque and from there by stage to this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
FUGITIVE MAKES HIS ESCAPE.
Drives Across Country with Detect
ives Close behind.

AIrINes AcFOSS Nountfy WIN Uetect.
Ives Close Behind.
CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia, Nov. 1~9.-(Special.)
1t is believed that Walter A. Stattman,
the Chicago furrier who is accused OF pawn
ing 800, 600 worth Of furs, was here today.
A man giving the name Of w. z. WILDER
bired a team and buggy at Montour Thurs
day morning to be driven to Toledo. He
claimed to be a cattle buyer for Armour and
company. but upon arriving at Toledo he
told the boy driving that the cattle he had
expected, nineteen head. had been driven on
here and he had the boy drive him to this
city. From here he went to Marion and
before he could be arrested reached the
timber and escaped. He answers the de-
s~cription given Of Stattman, who is known
to have been here last Monday. 1t Is sup
posed after reaching Marshalltown he
doubled back this way by wagon to throw
the detectives off the track. He had en-
gagged a horse and buggy here to leave this
morning for the country and evidently ex-
pected to continue across the country this
way.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
LOCAL BREWT!ES,

Mrs. Sarah NJ. Barrett has taken out a
permit to erect q two-story brick store
building at GA South Tenth street, to cost
81. 900.
John Hartman while drunk Thursday stole
q quantity Of pork chops and attempted to
steal a ham from the butcher shop Of ].
Slusburg, Sixteenth and Cass streets. He
was caught by the police and yesterday was
sentenced to ten days in the county jail.
At the request, It is understood, Of one
OF their number an Investigation Of the re-
cent attempt Of Police Captain Cox and De-
~tectives Keysor, Dempsey and Sullivan to
arrest Royal Geppner and George Van Hal
Ter will be made by Chief Of Police White.
James Marshall, who until recently con-
Quoted a restaurant on Douglas street be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth street, was
held to the district court In bonds Of 81. 900
by Judge Gordon yesterday. Marshall is al
legged to have cr!minally assaulted two 13-
year-old girls.
The Woman's club chorus continues Its
classes on Saturday mornings at 10 o'clock
at the club rooms. 1t Is doing good work
under the able leadership Of Prof. Keck. The
membership now numbers between forty and
fifty and Is steadily increasing. N. c.
Thomas. chairman.
A. NJ. Kitchen. Bruce McCulloch, A. J.
Caughey, w. e. Hurlbut and j. II. McCul-
loch. the last as trustee, have filed articles
Of incorporation as the Journal-Stockman
company OF South Omaha. with 800. 600 cap
ital stock, They propose TO establish a daily
live stock market newspaper.
The opening concert Of the musical depart
ment Of the Woman's club will be given on
Tuesday evening by Mr.. N. NJ. Brigham. as
sisted by Mr.. Seigmund LAndsberg. pianist
Mr. Brigham was once q popular tenor Of
Omaha. He Is on his way to the east fol-
musical study and stors here at the solicit
tation Of friends for this concert.
Ellen u. Alexander has applied for a di-
vorce from Roy F. Alexander. alleging ex-
IRENE cruelty. in which she briggs. also. her
mother-in-law. They were married In Pa
piilton. April IL, 1896. and have a small
child A restraining order was allowed pre-
venting her husband from interfering with
her or meddling with her property affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
ENTERTAINMENTS LAST NIGHT
Danish Ladies' Dnzar.

The annual bazaar Of the Danish Ladies'
society for the benefit Of the Danish Luth-
eian church at Twenty-second and Leaven-
worth streets was held at Washington hall
last evening and was we'll attended by the
Danish residents Of this city. Danish and
American flags decorated the hall and all
kinds Of bric-a-brac made by the wives and
daughters of the members of Rev. Ivor X.
Poulsen's congregation were offered for sale.
There was every conceivable article on the
counters from a tempting sofa pillow OF
silk patch work to the most recent embroid-
cries In silk OF some precocious young miss
who for the nonce became the heroine Of the
occasion. The auctioneering was done by
Christ Hansen and Carl Nelson and the bid
ding was lively.
Among the other features Of the fair were
q dIminutive fortune wheel for the benefit
Of the numerous frolicking children, over
which Lawrence Hansen and Mrs. John Jen-
sen presided by turns. A soda fountain adj
junct was attached to this booth and the
little folk, besides taking plenty of chances
at the wheel for the trinkets that came with
every turn slaked their extraordinary thirst
from bottles Of pop OF many colors. A re-
freshment table was as well patronized by
the children.
3 Mrs. James c. Enewold was the chairman
of the committee Of the women having the
entertainment in charge. She was assisted
by Mrs. Christ Hansen, Mrs. James
Hendricksen, Mrs. H. Schau, Mrs. I. X.
Poulsen, Mrs. r. Petersen, Mrs. John Still
ing and several others active as saleswomen
Rev. Poulsen's face beamed as he saw the
various inviting contributions Of his flock
rapidly auctioned on to the highest bid
'ders. A good sum was realized as the pro-
ceeds OF the bazaar,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

to another chapter In the big railroad
stories that have this city as a center and an
official OF the road would not deny the au-
thenticity Of II today. The plan is to con-
vert the road into a broad gauge road and
extend 1t from here to Durham, thence into
Des Moines over the branch Chicago.
Burlington & Quincy line. II this is done
the new road will be made a trunk line from
Des Moines to Chicago. Large depot and
yard grounds have been purchased here,
which lends color to the belief that there
is something In the wind.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Nov. 19.-(Special.)
Hamilton county is not going to get the
amount Of money it was given to believe by
Land Finder Pearson, who secured the
county for lands that were swamps in 1850.
Mr.. Pearson was acting under a dist Of re-
jected lands that had been found some
time in the 70s and rejected by the gov
eminent as not swamp land at the time
specified In the sos. United States Inspec-
tor Greene, who has been working on the
matter, has been hearing contradictory evil
dence, and has found so much against Pear
sons evidence that 1t is not believed the
county will get over a very few hundred
dollars where it expected many thousands
when Pearson was at work.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
TALK OVER METHODS.
Plans for Better Results I'm School
Work Are Discussed.

Work Are Discussed.
CARSON, Ia. Nov. 1~9.-tSpecial Tele-
gram 1.-THE East End POttawattamie
county teachers meeting was held In the
High school building at this place today.
There was a large number of teachers and
leading educators present. Nearly all took
part In the discussions and a very profitable
and enjoyable meeting was mad. The Ques-
ton Of reading in primary grades
and In higher grades was care
fully discussed and many new
thoughts were brought out. The ques-
tion ''IIow to Secure and Hold Attention
was discussed by Principal Allen, Principal
Lard and Principal Hanson. A general dis
cussion then followed. 1t was decided to
hold the next meeting at Oakland. Superin-
tendent H. W. Sawyer delivered a very in
structive lecture at the opera house tonight
to q large and appreciative audience.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

DAVENPORT. Ia, Nov. 19.-(speclal. y
Nicholas Kiley. better known among river
men of whom he was a comrade as exit
Carson" met a sudden death by %strangula-
ton In the Silver Moon restaurant. He was
eating a lunch, In company with a boon
companion, John Petersen, and was choked
to death on a piece Of beefsteak which had
lodged in his throat in such a manner as to
impede his breathing apparatus and death
ensued In a few minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Public Library Bulletin.

The Public Library Bulletin for October
November. just issued. contains. besides the
list Of recent additions to the library, q most
useful classified table Of references and selec-
lions for the Thanksgiving season. The table
contains not only the history Of the feast
but Thanksgiving poetry and Thanksgiving
fiction as well. Patrons Of the public library
who want to make use Of reading with espe-
cial appropriateness to Thanksgiving will
with the aid Of this list be able to make q
selection without diflculty.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
worth County Want. No Saloons.

kENSETT. Ia, Nov. 19.-(Special. IA
contest for the mulct saloon has been car
ried on by several Worth county citizens
since election day. Petitions Of remonstrance
were circulated in several precincts. mostly
by the several ministers of the county.
From a reliable source 1t is learned that the
petitioners are about 300 names short and
have given up the project.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Teachers Gathering Postponed,

TcacherH' GatheF1nE POHfpOned.
SIOUX CITY. Ia. Nov. 1~9.--tSpecial Tele-
gram.)-The meeting Of the Northwestern
Nebraska Teachers association. which was
to have been held at Wayne. Neb.. Friday
and Saturday Of next week. has been post
poned to the last Friday and Saturday OF
January. This action was taken on account
Of the diphtheria scare at Wayne.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
A Sure sign OF Group.

Hoarseness In a child that Is subject to
Group Is a sure indication Of the approach OF
the disease. II Chamberlain's Cough Rem ,dy
Is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the croupy cough has appeared.
1t will prevent the attack. Many mothers
who have croupy children always keep this
remedy at hand and fnd that It saves them
much trouble and worry. 1t can always be
depended upon and is pleasant to take.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Treasurer Make. Good the Loss.

CHARLTON. Ia. Nov. 19.-(Special.)-
County Treasurer J. W. Culbertson has paid
into the county fund $1.621. the entire of the
loss sustained by the county in the recent
robbery. There have been no new develop
ments in the case. and no further clue to
the robbers, In spite Of the fact that Mr..
Culbertson has offered $500 reward for their
capture.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

OSKALOOSA, Ia, Nov. 19.-(Special. y
The Burlington 4 Western, a narrow gauge
branch of ! the Chicago. Burlington 81
Quincy system. running, from here to
Burlington, Is being rebuilt with standard
steel rails Of the very latest approved pat
tern and new ties. This has given currency
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20
Movement il General.

.. .HHH..4 N'
The development of daylight train service,
the trains making as fast lime as any of
the night expresses, in this territory has
been simultaneous with a similar movement
between other great western cities. Between
Chicago and st. Louis the Illinois Central
has within the last year put on a daylight
special" with a library car and other fine
attractions. making the run of 800 miles In
eight hours. The Chicago & Alton and the
Wabash roads have similar trains. Between
Kansas City and St. Louis. Ell miles, the
Missouri Pacific. the Chicago & Alton and
the Burlington now run fast daylight trains,
but the fastest daylight train between these
two cities Is that Of the Wabash, which
covers the distance in eight hours and fifteen
minutes. ~.
Between Chicago and St. Paul, 40 miles
apart by the short line, all Of the competing
lines have had fast daylight trains In service
longer than those now running between
other eastern cities. The service is kept
up to a higher standard than else where on
account Of the fierce competition for bust
ness . Between Kansas City and Chicago
there Is fast daylight service In one direc-
tion, eastward. The Santa Fe has the fastest
day train. making the run OF 45S miles In
thirteen and one-half hours. Between
Chicago & Buffalo. $40 miles, the Lake
Shore and the Michigan Central. and be.
tween Buffalo and New York. 40 miles. ths
Erie. the Lackawanna, the Lehigh VALLEY,
the New York Central and the West Shore
railroads have all maintained very fine day.
light train service for a number Ut years.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-20

Editor Has Plenty of Trouble.
WASHINGTON. Ia, Nov. 19.-(Speclal.)-
The grand jury has returned an indictment
against G. c. Heacock. editor Of the Brigh-
ton Enterprise, for criminal libel. The su-
preme court has just affirmed a case against
him In which he was fined $500 and costs.