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Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
STATE MERCHANT is WILLING
Expresses Belief that Another Expo
sition Would lie Beneficial
to Nebraska.

STROMSBURG, Neb, Dec. 20.-To the
Editor OF The Bee: The newspapers in this
county seem to use all their energies in
trying to fight the reproduction Of the ex-
position next year at Omaha and most OF
the country merchants are urging them on
in the matter While 1t is clear that the
newspapers are much dependent on the
merchants and the merchants who are
fighting this great enterprise have gotten
1t in their heads that the exposition this
year was a detriment to their business,
there are other people who have equal in
terests and should be heard as well.
The real estate men here all claim that
the benefits derived from this years ex-
position are just now being realized. as there
Is more inquiry for Nebraska land now than
there has been for several years and should
the exposition be repeated next year the
value of real estate will be greatly in
creased. Who should be heard the owners
Of real estate or the small merchants who
threaten to boycott Omaha in case the ex-
position is repeated? Such petty threats
should not be considered, but the people
should put their shoulders to the wheel and
show the country what this state is. The
men who made this years exposition such
a grand success should be endorsed and
supported for next year.
The writer is also a merchant, but be-
lieves that there are other people who
should be heard in this one of the greatest
questions ever before the people Of Ne
braska. Let's have another exposition.
ALBERT B. HEDBLOOM.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

1896 Cordes and Chossatt two scientific
tigaton OF NJ. Pctet's we'll and for the
last two years have devoted their entire
time to this study. Their report was pub
lished two months ago and is a remarkable
document. According to this report 200
persons suffering from various Affections Of
were subjected to every possible physiolog-
ical test in connection with the results OF
descents into the we'll, while many others
were examined less vigorously and the
astounding statement is made that in every
single case the treatment was absolutely
successful ard the particular disease cured.
A quarter Of an hour after the descent
one-half OF the superfuous and disease
breeding sugar Of phosphates in the body
have entirely disappeared and the appetite
OF the patient has been materially increased.
M. Pictet says he, has not made known
his discovery to the world before because
he wished scientific and, exhaustive re-
search to prove the value Of his discovery.
He Is sanguine as to the acceptance OF his
treatment by medical authorities Of this
country and believes that the freezing
cure" will be in general use In America In
two or three years. The action Of the WE'LL
he says, is extremely rapid in all cases and
has been a success In consumption as in
other diseases. the effect being similar to
the action Of high mountain air on diseased
lungs.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
SCHOOL FARM A FAILURE
Ex-Prcsident Cleveland Abandons u
Social Investment for Boys
Beueft.

PRINCETON. N. j.. Dec. 20.--Ex- Pres
ident Grover Cleveland has decided to aban-
don the school Farm" which he, in com
pany with others, undertook early in the
summer.
Mr.. Cleveland shortly after taking up a
residence In Princeton purchased a large
farm near this place as an investment. Mr..
vrcom, an enthusiastic student Of social
subjects. succeeded In interesting the ex-
president in a plan for school farm for
homeless boys. 1t was intended to train the
boys in the best methods OF agriculture and
at the same time giving them the advan-
tages OF a good communal home. The
youths were to be allotted certain sections
OF the farm and were to be given credit In =
dividually for the amount OF farm produce
raised on their respective lots. In practice
the scheme failed and the ex-president has
decided to return to the original method O,
farming.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Brought Back for Trial,

ARMOUR s. D., Dec 20.-(special. 1.-The
officers commissioned by Governor Lee to
go to Texas after Peter VerWolf and Will
helmna Brink, wanted here for adultery,
returned with their prisoners yesterday. The
Hollap iers were out In full force and a
noisy demonstration greeted the arrival OF
the train, and during the evening 1t re-
quired considerable effort on the part OF
the local officers to restrain the violence of
the mob ]. II. Brink. the injured husband,
had controlled himself we'll until he saw
his wife brought In with VerWolf. The
sight was too much for him and he was
only prevented from taking vengeance upon
VerWolf then and there by the utmost vigi-
lance. The prisoners were arraigned before
Justice w. A. Roberts and the time for the
preliminary examination was set for
Wednesday at 10 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Missouri News Items.

Trenton wants new court house and q
new Jail.
The schools OF Lincoln have been closed
on account Of an epidemic of measles.
Macon voted to spend $4,000 for sewers
and the vote was 721 for and against.
The next annual meeting Of the Missouri
Road Improvement association will be held
at Sedalia.
About 5000 turkeys are being dressed by
a Clinton poultry dealer for shipment to
New York.
The majority Of candidates who appear
to be in the lead for general assembly Jobs
are newspaper men.
A healthy session Of the legislature is rea-
sonahly sure. There will be twelve doctors
In the house and one In the senate.
The Atchison County World sees the early
end OF the wood supply In that section and
advises prcspectors to begin digging for coal.
Many an old Missourian expresses the opin-
ion that SO much cold weather early in the
winter means that the latter part OF the sea-
son will be mild.
Karl Sherman, a Chillicothe boy, ran away
from home, but a fifteen mile walk through
the snow made him think Of mother and the
warm kitchen stove and he went back in a
hurry.
James Berry Of Spring Fork was arrested
on charge Of making counterfeit nickels.
He put so many Of the little coins into slot
machirls that suspicious were excited and
detecti~l was comparatively easy.
Attorney General Grove Is preparing to
start a crusade against trusts in Missouri
under the antitrust law Of 1895, which was
sustained by the supreme court last week
In a test case brought to ascertain its con-
stitutionality.
The will Of the late James Porter, the we'll
known Boonville ferryman, which was being
contested by his heirs. has been declared
valid. The decision was in favor of Miss
Brent and there has been general recon-
ctliation among the heirs.
A Canton man, who for several years has
bean unable to attend church, now hears the
sermons at his home by means Of a tele-
phone. A trsnsmitter has been placed on
the pulpit Of the Christian church in that
town and wire run to his home. 1t Is
said that songs and prayers can be distinctly
heard.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
ECONOMY GOES CLlMMERINC
Popocrats Lose Sight Of Thsir Desire to
Save the States Money.
lNoRDlNATE DEMANDS OF PUBLIC CHARITIES
Superintendent Make Their Reports
to the Governor, Asking an In
crease In Appropriations of
e022,OOO Over the Last.

LINCOLN. Dec. 2o.-(special)-Th re-
ports of the state institutions are now all
in with the exception of the state peniten-
tiary and while the various superintendents
are unanimous in stating that they have
used the greatest OF economy and that the
affairs of the institutions under their charge
have been conducted in the best possible
manner and are now in excellent condition,
there Is a unanimous demand for increased
appropriations for the next biennial period.
In some cases this demand Is startling, from
the fact that during the last four years
many new buildings have been provided for
and much money has been spent in increas-
ing the capacity Of the institutions. The
public has also been led to believe that the
officials who are now In charge were run
ming the institutions more economically than
ever before and would be able to keep UP
the good record for the next two years. As
1t Is, not counting the increased wants Of
the State university, which has not during
the last two years been included in the pu-
litical discussions regarding the economy Of
tho state administration the total increase
asked for Is s6227SO. Two or three OF the
Institutions mentioned needed improvements,
but do not state the amount necessary. A
summary Of the increase asked for by the
institutions so far reported, as compared
with the amount provided by tine legislature
of 1897 Is as follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Cleaned i'm Aberdeen. Courts,

ABERDEEN, S. D., Dec. 20.-(SpeciaE)-
The jury in the case Of Joseph Dupreau
against the Milwaukee railroad brought in
verdict of $500 for the plaintiff. The
suit is the outcome Of a shooting scrape
last summer, in which Special Policeman
Kruger attempted to break up a gang Of
hobos who were in the railroad yards and
was attacked by them. In selfdefense he
shot into the crowd several times. Dupreau,
who claimed to be an innocent fookeron,
was hit and severely wounded. The case
will doubtless be appealed.
The case Of William Blair against the
city OF Grafton Is now on trial and is at
tracing quite little attention. Some
twenty-five witnesses and many spectators
are present from Grafton.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Big Irritation Scheme,

BOISE. Idaho. Dec. 20.-(Special.)-An-
other gigantic irrigation project under the
Carey act will shortly be consummated. For
several days R. s. Carberry, representing
the Marysville Power and Canal company
and F. s. DIETRICH. the attorney for the COM
pany. have been here In consultation with
the State Land board with the view to ap-
plying for the withdrawal OF over 10000
acres Of land for reclamation under the
Carey act. The gentlemen left yesterday
for Idaho Falls. the headquarters Of the
company. Mr.. Carberry said the plans OF
his company had not been sufficiently ad-
vanced to permit Of any positive statements
for publication. The company had about
thirty-hve miles OF canal under the Marys-
vile system already completed. he said.
This would form a part OF the irrigation
system that would be operated for the re-
clamation OF the land withdrawn under the
Carey act.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Footpad. Friwhten Churchmen

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 20.-The Congregational
ministers Of st. Louis, In conference. have
decided that the cause Of empty pews at
evening church services is occasioned by
fear Of footpads. and have appointed COM
mittee Of three ministers to render any as
sistance to the police that may be necessary
to suppress the evil. Rev. DR.. II. Burnham
of Pilgrim church was selected chairman
and Rev. DR.. c, S. Sargent Of Central church
and Rev. DR.. c. II. Patton OF First church
associate members. This committee 10 en-
powered to confer with the proper authorities
in regard to any movement which might be
made with view to suppressihg highway
robbery.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Kansas News Notes.

Denton has coal famine. i
Smallpox is raging In Marion county. *,
Nearly 900 men are confined in the state
! prison.
Ex-Governor Morrill, says he 10 ont OF
politics.
Jackrabbit steaks out in the shortgrass
country are cents all you-w want.
Bert Courtney Of Wichita. II years old. Is
thirty inches tall and weighs hfty-four
pounds.
Twelve deaths have resulted from small
pox at Garland, village twelve miles west
Of Fort Scott.
1t is said that thousands Of English spar
rows are found dead as the snow melts In
some parts Of Kansas.
Ex-Attorney General John N. Ives now
lives AT Boulder, Colo. He is practicing law
and managing a gold mine.
Miss Emma Kelley Of Topeka, who made
the trip to the Klondike. expects to return
there in the spring. At present she is writ
ing a series Of articles for Harpers Maga-
zine.
Beloit people have topic Of discussion
more Interesting than the Spanish war or
the call for an extra session OF the Kansas
legislature. A s. gold piece was found In a
Sunday school collection.
The first Sunday school In Horton was
organized November IA, 1886; the first
church was incorporated March 4, 1887. Not
an officer or director Of these organizations
at the date named is now a resident Of Hor-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Murray Of Newton have
been married four times and divorced three.
They have gotten along together for the
last five or six years pretty we'll and be-
! lieve 1t will not be necessary TO unite the
knot again.
Germantown is not a big town, but 1t
keeps ]. f. Winterscheidt pretty busy to run
it. He is mayor, marshal, merchant, grain
dealer, station agent and general informa tion
dealer. And yet he finds time now and then
to play a game of solo.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
nEvIvING THE NORFOLK RAILROAD.
Ohio Man Proposes to Bid In Grade
md Other Property Mt the Sale.


and other Property mt the Sale.
YANKTON, S. D., Dec. 20.-(Special.) y
w. W. Graham, the contractor who con-
structed the bridge work on the Norfolk
road several years ago, has returned to his
home at Norfolk, o., having been in the
city for several days arranging for the set
tlement Of the liens against the property
and Is meeting with excellent success. Mr..
Graham stated that everything was now ar
ranged so that he would get complete title
to the property when the sale in the United
States court occurs about one month hence.
That so soon as he obtained unclouded title
he expected to, with the assistance Of
some wealthy friends with whom he has
been long associated in business. begin the
construction Of the line and to place 1t in
operation. I'VE consider 1t an excellent
proposition" said Mr.. Graham. 1--WE in
effect get 100000 worth of improvements
gratis and the local traffic alone along the
line will certainly make 1t a paying invest
ment. Until my title is complete Of course
can make no definite promises. but II our
plans work out, as now seems probable. we
shall build the road"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Ao'"' ''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''So1'i-.
For the Feeble Minded YOuth

For the Feeble Minded Youth.
The superintendent OF the Institution for
Feeble Minded Youth at Beatrice reports
that on November 80. 1896. there were 210
inmates there; that fifty-two new ones have
been received since: that twenty-sevsn have
been discharged and twenty-three died,
leaving 212 In the institution at the date Of
the report. This ia stated to be about the
maximum capacity. For this reason no
new patients can be received until vacancies
occur. The superintendent thinks new
buildings. or wings to the present buildings.
should be built and that there should be
improvements In the heating plant. electric
wiring and plumbing. He also recon-
mends the appointment OF an assistant
physician at $500 per annum. He also ad-
vocates the idea Of appointing superin-
tendents Of the institution for terms of four
or six years, which would encourage the
incumbent to make all possible progress In
the work during his term Of service"
The report says that by strict economy
the money appropriated In 1897 will be suffi-
cient. with perhaps q deficiency in the item
Of employees wages. The appropriation pro-
vided for $500 per month for employees and
the expense was really $614 per month, so
that deficit of about 81, 200 may be ex-
pected. The estimate for permanent i'm
provements calls for $77.75o and the esti-
mate for salaries and maintenance calls for
$ss.276, or total Of $lS7.O25, an increase
OF $ss,625 over the amount provided by the
last legislature.
The report from the Institute for the
Deaf and Dumb at Omaha shows that the
whole number Of pupils during the biennial
period was 214; new pupils admitted, forty
seven; number OF graduates, ten. The ca
pacity OF the institution is reported to be
ninety males and fifty females and the
average cost per capita for the period has
been $a66.S3. The estimate for appropria-
tions as compared with the amount pro-
vided In 1897 Is as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
What Norfolk Wants

What Norfolk Wants.
The Hospital for the Insane at Norfolk
reports an attendance OF 200 on December
I. 1896, and 241 on November 80, 1898, the
daily average being 213. There have been
twenty-one deaths during the biennial
period; discharged as improved, ninety
three; discharged as unimproved, three;
homo on parole, seven. On account Of the
condition at Hastings. the report says, many
OF the incurables have been taken care of at
Norfolk. The per capita expense for main
tenance, calculated on the entire appropria-
tion expended. has been s3.9s per week. The
estimate for new appropriations Calls for
$llb,lOO. as compared with $ll3,S70 two years
ago. Tho amount provided In 1897 included
$4,000 for a new building. The estimate
makes an increase OF 5000 for employees,
$4,000 for board and clothing, 81 900 for fuel
and lights, and corresponding increase in
other items.
a report showing that the institution Is in
a splendid condition and that the new build
ing Just erected adds greatly to the general
capacity. The report says that there will be
sman deficiencies In three Of the funds. not
exceeding $3.50 in all. The statement Is made
that the legislature will be asked to appro-
pirate $50, 900 for a chapel and library build
ing. and $1,000 for heating apparatus and
fire protection.
The report Of ID. A. Campbell state libra
rian. says that the number OF bound vol
umes In the state library November 30, 1895,
was 1926; pamphlets. 2,S4O and that dur
Ing the biennium the additions were: Bound
volumes Las; pamphlets. 46s. The report
calls attention to the statute which says that
ths money arising from sales Of supreme
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Total

The amount appropriated by the 1897 legis-
1ature was $SS,700, 80 that the increase is
s39.700. Besides the new building there Is
an increase Of $4,000 in employees wages.
$4,000 in the fuel and light fund, 1900 in
the board and clothing fund and small in
creases in other funds.
The report says that since 1881 the insti-
tuition has received 1856 girls. OF these sew.
enty-three were turned over to the present
superintendent in February, 1896, and sew
enty-two were in the school at the date OF
the first report November 80, 1898.
Report without an Estimate.
The report of the Industrial Home at Mil
ford shows that on November 1, 1896, there
were thirty-six adults and twenty-three chill
dren in the home and that on December 1,
1898, there were twenty nine adults and
twenty children. The average daily at
tendance for the two years was sixty one.
The average cost per capita was 1915 per
week. The total number received in the
home since it's foundation Is reported as
All. During the two years the value OF
products from outdoor labor was $1.33147
The value Of all property at the date OF
the report is computed at 41,SS0.O00. The
appropriation made In 1897 was $4,000 and
the expenditures up to November 30, 1898,
were $15,440.7S, leaving balance on hand
Of $4,75922. The superintendent makes no
estimate for the next biennium, but sug-
gests the need Of some repairs and improve
ments.
The report Of Superintendent Damerell on
the Asylum for the Chronic Insane at Hast
ings says that on November 30, 1896, there
were 537 patients in the institution and
that during the two years there have been
fourteen discharges, two escapes fifty-one
deaths 1874 new patients received. making
634 patients on hand November 80, 1898.
The report says that the new annex makes
much additional room for male patients, but
that another annex is needed for females to
relieve the crowded condition. The appro-
priation made in 1897 was $157.125 for main.
tenance and current expense and 200 for
a new building. TIL, estimate for the COM
ing biennium increases the total by $64,3O0,
being as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

court reports shali be used for the purchase
OF books for the library, whereas the last
legislature only appropriated a por''0r OF
the amount for such purpose, so that a. ere
is now $1,000 in the treasury that comes from
this source and is unexpended. The recon-
mendation Is made that a part OF this fund
should be used TO purchase card catalogues
and to provide additional steel shelving for
the vaults. The librarian endorses the plan
OF travelling libraries such as is In opera
tlon in New York. Ohio, Michigan and Iowa.
He reports that since December l. 1896
volumes 4s. 40, 80 and 81 OF the supreme
court reports have been published, and VOL
umes So, 53 "a and 900 pages OF 55 are in
type.
The State Board OF Health makes its an
nual report showing that during the year
155 physicians made application for certifi-
Gates, and OF these 142 were granted certif-
Gates and thirteen refused The income OF the
board for fees foots up to $3.50. The board
asks for legislation granting sanitary powers
and the appropriation OF a fund to carry out
the work. 1t also asks for a provision for
the gathering OF statistics. for the control Of
local. quarantine and for the regulation of
the transporting OF dead bodies in and
through the state.
The appropriation for this institution in
1897 was s45,375, so that the increase asked
for Is s1s797.
Superintendent Webber of the Indus
trial School for Girls at Geneva opens the
biennial report with a description OF the
routine life In the institution and bestows
much praise on the improvement In dis
cipline and the good accomplished in the
last two years.
In the estimate for appropriations there is
reduction Of nearly $1,000 in the current
expense fund and an increase Of s31. 900 for
special purposes. The estimate Is as fol-
lows.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
EsDAY. DECEMBER 81, 1898

during the last two days In the trial OF
Andrew Hawkins for the murder OF Peter
Jansen. number OF minor witnesses have
been examined and no important facts have
been brought out Arguments began this
afternoon and will probably consume the
time tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

Wesley EricksOn slips ON Icy Track
and In Run Down.

CLAY CENTER, Kan, Dec. 20.-(Special
Telegram Wesley Erickson, local agent OF
the Continental Insurance company. was
run over this afternoon by a Rock Island
passenger train from the east at the corner
near the Comstock hotel. He was trying to
cross the track when he saw the train ap-
preaching he made an effort to escape, but
owing to the slipperness of tho ground, fell.
He had his left foot and leg badly crushed
below the knee, as we'll as the toes Of the
right foot Amputation may be necessary.
Erickson Is prominent in republican politics
and we'll known around Hastings, Hofdregs
and Minden Neb
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
Summers Work with Thrcsher.

STOCKVILLE, Neb., Dec. 20.-(Special.)
The record for a summers work with
thresbing machine in this vicinity is held
by John Dalton. He started his machine
on July 81 and on December 16 had
thrcshed In all 57,56s bushels Of grain,
5,265 bushels OF oats and 52,3O3 bushels Of
wheat
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21
LEES SEAT WILL BE CONTESTED.
state Republican Committee Will
Puah Content After January I.

PIERRE, 8. D., Dec. 20.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Secretary Orr Of the republican
state committee is in the city to secure
committee headquarters for the session. In
regard to tho situation on governor. he
says all arrangements have been completed
to push a contest Immediately after jan
uary 1, and 1T is practically certain that a
review of the returns will show that Kirk
G. Phillips is legally elected governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-21

Institute Reports

The Board Of Trustees Of the Nebraska
Institute for the Blind at Nebraska City re-
ports that on November 80, 1898, there were
seventy pupils in the school. The whole
number OF pupils enrolled during the BIZ
ennial period was 40 and the capacity OF
the Institution is ninety pupils-forty- eight
males and forty-two females. The average
cost per capita for the biennium has been
$4436S, or a weekly cost Of $426. The ag-
gregate salaries Of teachers and employees
was 17,75659 and the value Of manufactured
articles Is given as $415.30.
The appropriations asked for to maintain
the institution in 1899 and 1900 are as fol-
lows: