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Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 20.-A special from
Lacrosse, Wis. says. telephone message
received from Spring Grove, Mimi. says a
man known as big John' murdered John
Gullickson just across the state line in Iowa.
The murderer then attempted to kill Gullick-
sons wife, beating her into unconsciousness
and leaving her for dead. A sheriff and
posse from Decorah, Ia, pursued big John"
and just as they were about to capture him
the fiend drew a revolver and shot and killed
himself
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 2O.-A few
months ago Yale received a challenge from
the University Of Wisconsin to engage in
an intercollegiate debate. The matter was
disposed OF tonight by the college leaders
whiting to the Wisconsin institution that the
offer must be declined on the ground that
three such contests in the course of q year
would prove too great strain on the de-
baters.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Painful Accident to Butcher.

GENEVA, Neb., Dec. 2O.-(Special.)-
Charles Eads. who works in local butcher
shop, almost severed his hand from his
wrist yesterday on his meat knife. He
had the instrument in his pocket and for
getting 1t struck his hand on the point
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Monroe Adopts Improvements.

Monroe Is now connected with other busi-
ness centers in the state by telephone.
Wires are up and an once will soon be
opened.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

SToCKVILLE. Neb,, Dec. 20.-(Special.)-
The schools here are closed on account Of
the measles. one OF the teachers and .
large number of the children being reported
sick.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
KILLS DISEASE BY FREEZING
French savant Announces Discovery Of Sure
Cure for All Ills.
PATIENTS FIND RELIEF IN SEVERE COLD
Treatment IL Given in Well Sur
rounded by "Liquide Pietet" Which
is Said to Display Wonder.
full Sanative Properties.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The Herald says:
Raoul Pictet, the famous Swiss savant,
chevalier Of the Legion Of Honor. discoverer
OF the liquefaction OF oxygen and member OF
more than forty scientific societies in France
and Germany, has come to America to
demonstrate to physicians and scientists
here what he Is convinced is cure for dis
eases OF the lungs, stomach, the circulation
and the kidneys
La Frigotherapia," the name OF his new
discovery. may perhaps be roughly trans
lated in english as the freezing cure" The
necessary machinery consists OF a we'll Of
metal lined with thick furs, in which the
patient descends. the depth being about five
feet. This we'll is surrounded by an outer
shell. while the cavity be, ween the outer
and inner walls.is filled with combination
OF sulphurous and carbonic acids known to
the scientific world as "liquide pictet" after
its discoverer. This gas Is kept In liquid
state at 40 degrees below zero and Is con-
tinually forced into the cavity by pumps.
M. Pictet says the patient. surrounded by
the furs and the icy liquid, has no impress
sion OF cold whatever, and in fact his tenn
perature rises after three seconds treat
ment. increasing from half to one de-
gree In five minutes. A period Of treatment
ranging from fve to fifteen minutes is always
sufficient for the time being, the number of
needful variations varying In each individ
ual case. M. Pictet says he himself. after
fifteen years Of illness. was cured after eight
descents into ''the WE'LL The prince OF
Servia. he says. was absolutely cured by six
descents after twenty years Of continuous
ill-health.
Thorough Experiments Are Made.
NJ. Pictet said that he made his discov-
cry Of the beneficial effects of the "liquide
pictet" some six years ago and had waited
for years In order to secure o thorough and
scientific test Of the new method before
giving the information to physicians. In
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
T0DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST
Partly Cloudy Weather and South.
east Winds for Nebraska
and Iowa.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2o.-Forecast for
Wednesday:
For Iowa and Nebraska-Partly cloudy
weather; southeast winds.
For South Dakota-Threatening weather
and probably light rain; cooler Wednesday
afternoon or night; west to northwest winds
For Missouri and Kansas-Partly CLOUDY
weather: variable winds.
For Notwithstanding weather with
light rain; variable winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA Dec. 20.-Omaha record of tenn
p--ature and rainfall compared with the
corresponding day Of the last three years:
Maximum temperature. "a is SO 80
Minimum temperature. % "a II
Average temperature..... 80 ~ 2S 2s
Record Of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha this day and since March !,
1898:
Normal for the ay.........................2 rs
Excess for the day: ...:..................... I
Accumulated excess since March L.. 50
Normal rainfall, for the day....... .O3 inch
Deficiency for the day.............. .O2 inch
Total rainfall since March IT,. rs 10 inches eas
deficiency for cor. period, iss7 10. s. s. inehes %
Excess for cor. period, 1885,. 6.07 inches
Reports fron Stations At p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

increase ofooV
The report for the Soldiers and Sailors
Home at Milford says that the average
membership Of the home has been forty-six
and the cost Of maintaining an inmate Is
$157.34 per year. The amount appropriated
by the last legislature was $16,SS0 and on
November 80. 1898, there was on hand and
unexpended a balance Of only $1.67l.49. The
report says that the per capita expense has
been increased almost Is per cent, but ex-
plains that this is because the men out on
furloughs are not counted In the daily at
tendance upon which the computation is
based. The value Of property on hand is
given as s1,794.92. In addition to the 9.491
expended in permanent improvements. The
report mentions some improvements that
are needed, but suggests no figures on the
COST
Lincoln Local Notes.
Omaha people at the hotels: At the lin
dell-E. R. Dufie, Leo Crosse. John L. Web
ster' b. N. Robertson, Ed F. DeRight, Dave
Charlton, v. f. Wilson, c. ]. Babcock A. w.
Clark, H. S. Jones, B. w. White, C.. G. Stan
ley and w. S. Motley.
Ernest Scholkopf who was arrested sew
eral months ago on the charge Of being i'm
plicated In the stealing Of two bushels of
wheat from a Burlington car, but who was
discharged, has brought suit for S. 900 dam
ages for false Imprisonment.
Company F. known at home as the Lin
coin light infantry, was sworn in by Adju-
tant General Barry last night. In the cleo
tion of officers which followed Ed ]. Streight
was chosen captain, c. w. Weeks first lieu
tenant and Fred Bolshaw second lieutenant.
All Of the officers and large number Of the
privates were members Of the Second regi-
meat. Captain Campbell, who took the boys
to Chickamauga, declined to allow his name
to be mentioned for the Office Of captain.
Lincoln people are still being unlawfully
relieved OF their money at the rate OF two
or three day. Last night Mrs. Christy was
assaulted by two men and her pOcketbook
taken on X street near the capitol. 1t con-
tanned q small sum OF money and several
valuable rings. Later In the night Albert
Johnson a Swede. was held up and robbed
OF $40 Several suspects have been arrested.
This morning Chris Good. a farmer from
Grand Island, was taken In by a confidence
man at the Elkhorn depot and now he is
hunting for the man and $l2 loaned him for
q few minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

Hawkins Trial Nears the Close.
STOCKVILLE. Neb.. Dee. 20.--(Special.)-
No interesting developments have occurred
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
STATIONS AND STATE o.
WEATHER

T indicates trace Of precipitation.
L. A. WELSH, Local Forecast Omcisl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
INJURIES TO THE wINsLow.
It's Condition is Much Worse Thar
Was Supposed.

It's Condition is Much Worse Than
Was Supposed.
Reports received here from Key West
show that the condition of the little tor
pedo boat Winslow is much worse than
was supposed, and it will be necessary. in
all probability. to have her go to Norfolk
for repairs One shot smashed her low
pressure starboard cylinder and another
trayersed one of her boilers. 1t would be
possible to get along under one boiler and
reduce the starboard engine from quad
ripple to a triple expansion, but the effi-
cheney of the boat would be very much low
cred thereby.
Following a few days late upon the news
of the terrific assault on the Winslow and
her disablement came through the malls
an official report from Commander McCalla
Of the Marblehead of an engagement the
little boat was in day or two before she
came to grief. 1t reflects great credit upon
the officers and men of the craft 1t reads
as follows:
~. S. s. MAcH1As, off cardenas,
1.-THE Machias, Wilmington. Hudson and
Winslow proceeded in as far as the OBJ
structions would allow. The Machias took
up position about 2, 100 yards northeast of
Diana Cay The Wilmington, with the
Hudson and Winslow, proceeded between
Romery and Blanco Gays. where 1 felt
quite certain there were no mines, depth
of water by the chart being Ia fathoms
The vessels found no trouble in entering,
and were soon steaming into Cardenas bay.
l opened fire on Diana Cay signal station
and sent the launch, with Ensign Willard
in charge, to take possession of the station
and find the wires and explode the mines
il possible, or cut them. No wires were
found, however although strict search was
made for them on the island and by dredg-
Ing around it. Mr.. Willard accomplished
ne vxynr In lIa,f
ing the station and all government prop
erty, which had been abandoned in a very
hurried manner, and as a signal of his sue
station and brought on board the Spanish
flag. together with the signal apparatus At
lao p. m. fire opened from the Hudson and
Winslow. and was continued until 3 p.m..
chorage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
FOR A PROTECTORATE.
Minority Report Submitted on Ha-
waiian AnHexation.

The minority report on Hawaiian an
neXation, signed by Messrs Dinsmore,
Clark, Williams and Howard of the COM
mittee. sets out eight reasons against an
nexation and. offers a substitute resolu-
ton practically establishing a protectorate
over the islands. They declare that the
Hawaiian people have not been consulted;
nor the American people, charging the only
hope for annexation is under the cry OF
war emergency" before the people can be
consulted. The other counts specified
against annexation are that annexatio
in the manner proposed is unconstitutional;
the Islands too remote and furnish too
much additional coast line 20 be defended:
the population is not racially nor re-
iigiously nor otherwise homogeneous with
cur own; political dominion over the ISL
ands Is not commercially necessary; the
Islands are Tot from a naval or military
standpoint necessary to our defense; and
that, admitting that its foreign occupation
would be dangerous to US and THAI there
exists a sirgle nation willing in the face
of our repeated diplomatic declarations
of our position to incur the dangers of war
with us in order to sieze or hold Them"
this danger may be met when the first
overt act or open declaration shows its
actual existence, or may be prevented by
the passage of the minority resolution
heretofore cited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
SPANS COMMERCE.
Latest Reports on Her Trade With
Her Dependencies.


The commerce of Spain and her depen-
est;ng and exhaustive tables presented in
the Monthly Summary of Finance and
Commerce just issued by the bureau of
statistics of the Treasury Department.
These tables show the commerce of Spain
and her colonies with the United States and
with other parts of the world in detail,
covering term of years and including he
latest attaiIaabie figures in each case. The
tables which present the record of COM
merce of Spain are followed by those re-
lating to her colonies, among them being
merce of the Philippine Islands, which are
now especially interesting. These show
that the exports of Spain to the Philip
pine Islands have increased from $3.50, 63S
in 1893 to 1872, $50 in 1896. Her chief
exports to the Philippines were cotton
fabrics, which alone amounted to about
two-thirds in value of her total exports
up of leather and its manufactures paper
preserved foods, wine, flour. iron and steel,
machinery and numerous other articles Of
less Importance. OF her imports from tbs
Philippines over two-thirds were tobacco.
the remainder sugar. fax seed, coffee, CO.
Goa, fruits, etc. The commerce of the
United States with the Philippines is also
ports from those islands ranging from
81, 159, S5I in 1893 to A,3S3 74o in 1891 the
most important of these imports being
manila and sugar. The exports of the
United States to the Philippines ranged
from S154.37S in 1893, to $94 597 in 1897 IN.
GLIDING mineral oils breadstuffs. cotton
goods. chemicals manufactures of iron and
steel and other articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In reference to the article I'm your edi-
torial column yesterday, copied from the
New York Tribune which quotes General
Merritt as Directing to volunteers from the
northwest and expressing his preference for
regular soldiers. 1t might be well to in
vite the generals attention to the fact that
the volunteer officers and enlisted men Of
today are better drilled in battalion, regi-
mental and brigade drills than the regulars
For the past thirty years the regular
soldiers have been stationed at one two
and occasionally three or four company
posts, where they were rarely, If ever,
drilled in anything except company drills
On the other hand. the state volunteers in
their armories and at their summer en-
campments have for the past thirty years
been frequently drilled from the first po-
stion of soldier to and including the
evolutons of the brigade, which, in my
judgment, better qualities the volunteers
for immediate service in the field than the
regulars. The conduct OF the Pennsyl-
yania volunteers when called out to sup
press riots at PittSburg and Hazelton illus
tlates as a whole the excellent discipline
and soldiery bearing of our volunteers and
their worth for immediate service In the
field. l might also invite attention to the
sodiery bearing and excellent discipline Of
the New Jersey volunteers during their an
rual encampment at Sea Girt.
This article Is not written for the pur-
pose of unfavorably criticising the regu-
lars The condition of affairs in our coun-
try for the past thirty years was such that
1t would have been unwise to have placed
regiments and brigades at few posts and
left others unoccuped. The volunteer Is the
soldier we rely on in time of war, and up
to this date he has never failed to do his
full duty During the late civil war many
or the volunteers when first they entered
the service had never handled gun, but
such is not the, case now. r.
Nav II 1S.lS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
Ascension Day ut Pro-Cnthedral.

Ascension day, which is tomorrow. will
be observed at the Pro-Cathedral of st.
Mark with appropriate religious ceremonies.
The service at 1880 pm. will be very elabo-
rate, and the music for the occasion ar
ranged by Prof. De Offeo Brown, choir
master and organist, calls for a full choral
service. Bishop Satterlee will preach. The
clergy of the ro-Cathedral-the Rev. DIR.
Deyries, hector, and Revs. Hayes and
Rhinelander-will assist in the service.
The musical program Is as follows: Pre-
Jude, Symphony In G, Hayden; psalm "a,
chant Gloria from 1.-The Lord is King
Barnby; Magnificat in E. White: anthem,
Leave Us Not" Stainer; hymn 374,
Grown Him With Many Crowns hymn
$50, "All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name;"
offertory (organ), Fixed Is His Everlasting
Seat" Handl; anthem, Unfold, Ye Por-
tails at the offertory, Gounod; occasional
hymn 100. Look Ye Saints. the Sight is
Glorious" postlude, march from "Restora-
ton of Israel" Gilbert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
DECORATION DAY.
A Distinctive Naval Ceremony mt Ar.
nngtOn to BE ARRANGED,

A Distinctive Naval Ceremony at Ar
1fngtOn to BE Arranged.
At the suggestion Of the general commit
tee on memorial ceremonies, G. A. R., ar
rangements are being made to have a dis
tinctive naval ceremony at Arlington on
Decoration day. The committee authorized
the special feature, which will be similar
to that Of last year. The ceremonies viii
be held in front of the mansion under a
canopy. to be erected for the comfort of
the auditors. The speakers stand will be
in front of the flag staff. facing the man
sion. Chairs will be arranged In the road
way in front Of the mansion and on the
porch. The steps leading up to the porch
of the mansion will be utilized also for
seats. A section OF the Marine Band win
discourse music. There win be several
speakers of national reputation and the
speaking will be interpreted with recita-
tions and vocal music. The plan Will pro-
vide comfortable sittings for at least fif-
teen hundred people, and 1t is confidently
expected that the naval feature of the
ceremonies at Arlington viii be as inter-
esting as last year, II not more so. A full
program will be published later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
Mems Blue Serge
Suits to Order.

Serge is the correct sriting fabric
for warm weather. 1t wears well
and looks well as long as it lasts.
Ne sell only the guaranteed colors,
and at the lowest possible price for
pure dyes.
$3.50
to begin with and from that the price
ranges upward to the genuine no.
T. Claws manufacture. We have
these with the manufacturers stamp
of guarantee on them.
first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18

The Madrid correspondent Of the London
Daily Mail says In a dispatch of yesterday:
Gen. Sanchez Mira tonight insulted
Lieutenant General Azcarraga. minister of
war In the last Canovas cabinet. and tile
head Of the ministry organized after the
murder of Canovas. The incident occurred
In the Puerto del Sol. They were separated
and the military authorities will probably
prosecute General Mira"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18

A special cable to the New York journal
from London says: Secret advices have
been received here to the effect that Adj
miral Cervera received orders at Curacao
to make an attack upon some American
nrmed, comes from such q source that II
cannot well be ignored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
SUPPOSED SPANISH SPY.

Caught in Mule Corral at st.
Louis, Mo.
A dispatch from st. Louis. Mo-. yesterday
says: An unidentified man. suspected of
being Spanish spy. is under arrest at JEFF
ferson Barracks. He was found today in
the mule corral. and being unable to give
an account Of himself, was turned over to
the commandment.
When searched a lot of Spanish corre-
spondence was found on him. He spoke the
Spanish language f1uently. The man Is
forty-eigh or fifty years old. and he spen.is
his time in the guard house cursing nc
American flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
TomorroW==Special Sale of
Standard Books,
The Works of Some of the Best=Known Writers,
At Less Than Half Regular Prices.

LES MISERABLES. by Victor Hugo. with illus
trations from designs by De Melville. Bsyard,
Merlin and other French artists large library edi-
ton, limited. svo., vols
Publishers price, $500.
Our price, $500 set.
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTo by Alexander
Dumas. with nearly 500 illustrations from designs
by g. StIal; large edition de luxe, limited, Syo,
vols.
Publishers price, $500.
Our price, $500 set.
THE QUEENS OF SOCIETY. by Grace and
Philip Wharton, new prefaced edition. original il
Illustrations by q. \. Doyle, vols, gilt top.
Publishers price, S2.5o.
Our price, SI.Oo set.
TILE WORKS OF ALEXANDER DUMAS. press
of Geo; katieige Son; good paper and clear
type. Illustrated.
Publishers price, $I.25-
Our price, soc.
TIE WORKS OF CHARLES LEVER, printed in
large. clear type. good paper. Illustrated, twelve
different titles
Publishers price, SI.25.
Our price, SOC. per volume.
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
The ssNu
Broom -

Many improved helps for the
modern housekeeper are now found
in our great Housefurnishing De
partment. This time we call especial
attention to the Improved Broom. A
cut up the handle about twelve
inches bound with strong ferrules
gives elasticity and strength to the
M Broom. which is at once ap-
preciated by housekeepers, and it is
wonderful how easily a room can be
swept with this broom.
They come in 5 styles from 2oc.
to SOC. each, and we call especial at
tention to the Light Weight Parlor
Broom which VIC offer with the Nh
Broom attachment at
25c. each.
Eff b floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
Boys
Wash Suits.

We are now showing an unusually
complete and especially handsome
assortment of Wash Suits, compris-
ing Ducks, Piques, Galateas, etc, and
call attention to three lots. which
will be offered tomorrow at the fol
lowing exceptionally low prices:
D. dozen very pretty Striped and Plain Brown
Crash Suits. neatly braided Sizes TO To-
6Gc- each. 3 suits for 500.
Regular value, SIPS each.
Il dozen handsome Blue. Brown Gray Striped
Wash Suits. prst'ily braided; fast colors. Sizes
B To 10.
Soc. each. Value SI.5o.
About 100 -ery pretty Blue Chamhray Wash
Suits. neatly trimmed in white braid; absolutely
fast color. Sizes Ia u.
SI.25 each. Value $500.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18

WORKS OF CAPT. CHARLES KING - Fort
Frayne, Army Wife and Garrison Tangle-bound in
strong cloth, large print, good paper.
Publishers price, $I.25.
Our price, SOC.
THE WORKS OF ]. ESTEN COOKE the famous
southern writer-Out Of the Foam, Hammer and
Rapier. Robert E. Lee and Leather and Silk are u
few Of the many titles which appear.
Publishers price, SIPS.
Our price, soc.
JOHN RUSEiN'S WORKS-Stories Of Venice, in
vols; large, clear type, good paper, gilt top.
Publishers price, $3.50.
Our price, SI.5o set.
Modern Painters, 5 vols. type and paper
as above. gilt top. illustrated.
Publishers price, $1,000.
Our price, $500.
Publishers price, $500.
Our price, S2oo.
Publishers price, $500.
Our price, S2.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18

CASTELBERG, the reliable Jew
eler, now at 1903 Pa Ave-, will re-
move to 935 Pa. Ave. May 23d. Uu-
til then a discount of 20 per cent is
allowed on all Diamonds, Watches
and Jewelry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18

Rugs for
Spring and Summer Use.
We are offering this week large
assortment of Ingram Art Squares
and japanese Rugs, especially de-
sirable for spring and summer use,
at prices that cannot be duplicated.
Atwood Extra Heavy Ingram
Art Squares
OK 9 feet S.75 each.
oxIo4 feet $7.S8 each.
9xI2 feet 5000 each.
I2xI5 feet-$I5.oo each.
Best quality Satin Gloss Japanese
Rugs, rich and beautiful designs.
3x 6 feet $I.5o. Usually $2.oo.
Ak 7 feet SAYS. Usually $3.50.
OK 9 feet $495. Usually 5000.
oxI2 feet $500. Usually $I2.oo.
IONA feet-$I3.5o. Usually $500.
I2xI5 feet-$I6.5o. Usually $4,000.
Third foof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-18
New
Mattings.

New
Mattings.
We have on sale this week large
assortment OF the best makes OF
China and Japanese Mattings, all
this seasons production, in tie latest
novelty and staple designs, at the
lowest possible prices for first grade
goods
Good China Mating in a variety of checks and
plaid designs.
TIC. a ward $500 for roll of 40 yds
Extra Heavy China Mating, the reversible kind
splendid wearing grade.
25c. a yard. 5000 for roll of 40 yds
Superior Extra Heavy China and japanese Mat
ting the best wearing goods made, usually Zoe.
TO J0c. yard.
35c a yard. SI2oo for roll OF 40 yds
Halt rolls OF 20 yards will be sold
at roll prices.
Third faor
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All Trunks marked free.
A Trunk Strap given with each
trunk.
Fourth floor.