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Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
yoI.e os silver Increases.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE director OF
the mnt has made his quarterly estimate OF
the value of foreign STANDARD, silver coins for
the guidance OF customs aQd other officers
of the government. The average price of
silver for the three months ended December
was 5S565, as against ..56933 for October
last, which would indicate an Increase OF
about one-fifth OF / per ceQt.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
SCOTT AND DAWES ARE SWORN IN.
They Succeed Collector FOrman and
Comptroller Eckcls.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Nathan B. Scott
of West Virginia yesterday took the oath of
Office as the commissioner of internal reve-
nue. in place of w. s. Forman of Illinois,
who returns to the practice of law in East
st. Louis.
Charles G.. Dawes of Illinois took the oath
as comptroller of the currency. MIR. Eckels,
the retiring comptroller, left for Chicago
yesterday. where he becomes president of the
Chemical National bank. Both Mr. Scott
and Dawes take charge of their respective
offices next Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
SMALL ONES FOLLOW ON.

While the prairie wolves are not dangerous
or destructive to live stock they take advan-
tage of the work of the grays, and after the
larger wolves have left the carcass, fill them
selves with what is left, and as result are
reported to be fatter than usual for them at
this season of the year, when their food is
generally scarce al d hard to get.
II has been estimated that the destruction
by gray wolves in the range country Is over
$l00 coo year, and as they are increasing
in numbers the loss from this source becomes
greater. SO far their work is confined to the
west side of the river, but an occasional one
is seen on the east side. They occasionally
cross Cn the ice but have never remained on
this side for any great length of time.
While they are so destructive to stock, they
are very shy in regard to human beings. and
keep we'll out of the way, but it is possible
that they might attack people If 1t were not
that they can secure all the food they want
from the heards and not get into danger
which they would encounter in attacking
men.
General wolf hunts have been tried as a
means of getting rid Of them but without
any great degree of success, as they keep
themselves we'll hidden in the day time, and
II closely hunted on one section OF the range
only move TO some other section where they
are not so closely pressed. This satisfies those
who were losers by their presence, and some
other section is worked over. leaving the
damage they do just as great as before the
| hunter drove them out.
The question is becoming serious one &c
portions of the range country, and unless a
, breed of dogs can be secured which Will
clean them out the stockmen will be at q
| loss to know what method to use IN getting
| rid of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

subsidy Of the defunct Prescott 4 Arizona
Central railway They claim the original
issue was Illegal, and that the territorial
loan commits ssion, which recently refunded
S9O3.O)O of the bonds had no legal existence
after January l. 1Sl1
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02


of dust in one of his eyes. 1t blinded
him. He clasped his hands over his eyes
and staggered OIL, only to be run down
and killed by cable car. That mans
death was due to an insignificant trife,
an atom of dust that was barely visible
under the microscope. 1t is thus with
health. Men find that they are suffering
from trifling disorder of the digestion.
1t doesn't amount TO anything, they think,
aud time is precious. They don't stop to
correct it, but stagger blindly on and are
run down in the heyday of ambitious
youth by death.
Neglected indigestion is the first cause
of all manner of wasting diseases and
all forms of nervous disorders. DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures all disorders of the digestion.
1t inyigorates the liver, imparts a keen,
hearty appetite and causes the life-giving
clements of the food to be perfectly as
simulated. 1t purihes the blood and
builds healthy tissue. 1t is the great
blood-maker, flesh-builder, and nerve
tonic. 1t cures consumption, wasting
diseases and all disorders of the nerves.
"Iwas a sufferer FIVE or six years from indiges
ton writes D, Il, Holmes, OF Gaaney, Spartan;
burg Co., s. C., also from sore stomach and
constant headache. then used DR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery aud Pleasant Pellets
Z which In a few days gave me permanent relief"
"The Peoples Common Sense Adviser I"
explains symptoms of ailments common to
every family, and suggests remedies. 1t
has several chapters on woman's diseases
and weaknesses An edition in heavy
paper covers will he distributed ABSOLUTELY
/yee. Send the Worlds Dspensary Med
ical Association, Buffalo, N Y, q one cent
stamps. 10 pay the cost of mailing only.
Cloth binding may be had for 81 stamps.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

About go people attended. Mr.. Bryan au-
thorlzcd the statement by tho Assooai ted
Press today that he would not make any
statements on his Mexico trip until he
reached Lincoln, when he would give the
public his views IN detail He. however. ex-
pressed himself as delighted with the couu-
try and the people MIR, Bryan and this
members of his party will assist Governor
Culberson In ms New Years reception this
evening from 6 to 10 o'clock at the executive
mansion and leave tonight at midnight for
Muskogcc, l. II, There MIR Bryan will stop
day or two before going home.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
work of burglars.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Jan. l.-(SpeciaI TeIe-
gram. m.)-Word comes from Ekler a little
town in Delaware county, that burglars
broke into the postofiice and general store
OF Henderson Sons last night blew the
safe open and escaped with 1925 in cash, a
check of deposit on the Coggan b'nk for
$500 and lot of stamps. There is no c.ew
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

CHEYENNE Wyo. Jan. 1.-(special Tele-
Union Pacific pa;senger
train No. ran off the switch in the Green
River yards this evening, deralling Two ol
the cars The passengers were considerably
shaken IN, but otherwise no damage was
done. The accident was lessened by the Gu
CINE ciinging to the rails and holding all but
the two cars on the track The accident
was oIusad by a broken switch rcd.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

WASHINGTON, Jan. l.-Aiter CONSULTATION
with the State department officials the Red
Cross has arranged to open headquarters In
New York for toe reception and forwarding
Of contributions to Cuba. Miss Barton thinks
she may find 1t necessary to go to Havana
10, confer with General Lee.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l.-W. Is. Burk-
holder Of this city has gone to Alaska to
erect an electric transmission plant to oP-
erate an electric road over the Chllkoot
pass Electricity viii be generated at Taiya
and transmitted twenty miles to the point
where it Is u be used. Al the Fass the tel
to the electric wires, the poles viii support
cables from which heavy cars VIII be sus,
HE cara win be propelled up the incline by
cables on drum.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

now being made in san Francisco. The
Vulcan Iron works OF that city is building
the tramway proper and the Westinghouse
company has the contract for furnishing the
electric supplies for the enterprise and both
establishments are rushing the work in or
der TO avoid moments unnecessary delay
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

Usual New Yenr's Function Omitted
a.ft '.''i This ycnr. G-- 4'| rt

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The White House
was closed today for the first time upcn
New Years day for many years. The presi-
deot and Mrs Mckinley went out for
drive in the forenoon and then spent the
remainder of the day in retirement. Vice
President Hobart and members of the cabinet
omitted their receptions as a mark Of sym
pathy for the president and their example
is being generally followed The day was
very quiet in Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. III. II. Hanna,
chairman of the executive committee of the
indianapolis monetary convention, yester-
day mailed to the boards of trade and COM
mercal organizations Of the country the
notice for the call for the recOnyenng
of the convention in this city, January %
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
Recon- Changes in the Law.
MASHINGTON. ian. 1.-The secretary of

the interior has recommended to congress the
repeal of the clause in the law governing the
letting of contracts for transportation for the
Inlian service, requiring contracts of over
81 600 to be advertised nnd let to the lowest
bidder. He also urges Legislation requiring
Indian agents and army officers acting as
such to give bonds and that registers and
receivers be made liable on their official bonds
for the proceeds OF sales of Indian lands and
Ill other money received by them under the
law or official regulat ions.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
Maryland PostoHIre Robhad

HYATTSVILLE, Nd, Jan. The post
office here was entered by burglars during
the night, the safe blown open and looted
OF 800 in currency and stamps. The
burglary was not discovered until morning.
There is no ceW TO the robbers.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

AUSTIN. Tex, Jan. Nv. j. Bryan. ac-
by Ex-Governor Crittenden of
Missouri, arrived here after midnight last
night and today was rendered a reception
at the home OF Ex-Governor j. s. Hogg
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
Attnc,s NnIiaitN of RnILrond Bonds.

PHOENIX, Arlz, Jan. l-Attorneys for
Yayapai county. In the district court yes
terday attacked the validity OF bonds Of
the county amounting to S2jSOo), issued in
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
The First DaY

more easily than If the Cold is
permitted to run on.
Those who keep Seventy
seven" handy, and take a dose
at the first sneeze or shiver,
never have a bad cold and are
saved from Pneumonia and
other pulmonary diseases.
"77" cures Grip, Influenza,
Catarrh, pains and soreness in
Sore Throat and Fever.
A csc. vial leads to a Dollar Flask,
At druggists or sent on receipt of price.
Ask for DR.. Humphreys Specific Manual
of all Diseases at your Druggists or mailed
free.
Humphreys Medicine Co mpany, NowYork.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02

The other
d ay a n cw
Yorker started
across Broad
way. He was
i'll the lleyday
Of ambitious,
vigorous
youth. A puff
of wind blew
all insignif-
cant, almost
invisible atom
Omaha daily bee., 1898-01-02
WOLVES KILL MUCH STOCK
Ranchmen Count on Loss from This Source
Every Year,
WORK OF DETERMINATION DIFFICULT
Hounds which Are Fast Enough 60
Catch the Big Gray Fellows
Not strong Enough to
XIII Them.
OF DETERMINATION DIFFICULT

PIERRE, S. D., Jan. 1.-(Specal.l-J. b.
Binder, a ranchman from the Little Bend
country, in speaking of the pest of gray
wolves which llds been disturbing ranchmen
for several years, says they must for the
present count en- a certain per cent OF loss
from this source every year, and that the
per cent is becomius greater each year. He
considers the riddius of the range country OF
these pests cne of the serious problems which
cattlemer have 10 deal with. Tho difficulties
encountered in the WORK are numerous, 0ne
of them being IN imoossblity to use poison
for the reason that this class of wolves, uullke
the pralrle wols never toucn a oircass, but
only eat of those they have killed. and .e-
fuse to touch the same carcass the second
time. This trait of theirs only makes them
the more destructive, as they kill whenever
they ure hungry, and, after eating what they
want leave the rest of the animal lying on
the prairie SO far hunting tnem with dogs
has not been success, as the hounds which
can catch them, even If sighted, either can
not or will net kill them and the heavier
dogs which could handle them are not swift
enough to gel up to them. Again, they are
so SHY and watchfu when out OF their dens
that 1t is almost impossible to get within rifle
shot of them. Taken altogether they are a
hard animal to get off of the rasge, and wha;
| to do with them Is the question.
Mr.. Binder is attempting to breed a class
| of dogs which he thinks can handle them II
| they get out cuto the prairie. He is crossing
| Il Russian wolf houud with a stag hound, ana
| thinks he will get the speed and strength
| combined to catch and handle the animals
| He has been out several times this winter Ia
| sections where the wolves have been al
| work, ond so far has not been able to get q
| sight Of one of the animals, although trace
| Of their work WIS to be found and they could
be heard bowling al night.
While they are destructive to all classes o
stock and are likely to pull down full growr
horses and cattle, they do the most damage
| among colts and next among calves Thos,
| who have seen them at work say they vii
get among bunch of horses or cattle ant
allay the fears OF the animals by playint
around them in the most friendly manne
until the animals are grazing quietly, thei
spring at their throats and the victim is sool
down with its throat cut and a feast for tn
t,,plf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

At tire \ Racket Store you can
buy the Klondike Lar tera for 25c; red
seal or Babnit- I'VE 90 box or 3 for 25c;
laundry soaps Grand Republic cakes
for SC; Star Sc; Circus 4c or for 25c;
ArmouTs best soap 4c or 8 for zoe; Home
Made soap SC cake; cigars 1e, 8 for SC,
2 for sc and &c each; our lc cigars are
good as most merchants sell for for sc,
try them; nice french mixed candy &c
per lb. all creams Zoe the best mixed
drops all pure sugar Sc per lb; nice fresh
chocolate drops I5c per Ib; cast spiders
No. s. l4c; No. 8, Ice; iron frying pans
polished 10 to 1Sc; heavy steal spider
No. 8, 25c; No. 10, soc; No. IL. SO; No. u,
AZ; Worth double; we can sell you gold
filed ring for SOC ard we guarantee it
to wear years; ladies lock bracelets gold
or silver plated 15c each; ladies dark
calico wrappers 6Oc; indigo prints nicely
made very large full skirts SOC each: we
have stamped linens at less than half
the usual price, pillow shams good
muslin l7c pr, spl2shers 10c; traV covers
Zoe; all linen hemstich 25c; bureau
covers 10 and lSc, all linen 25 and IS; we
Just received big lot OF ladies and
chlldrens shoes from the famous Kreid-
Ell factory, medium priced good 81 so
to 500; the famous John Kelly shoes
nothing peter or nicer made. every
pair guaranteed 500 to $500: if you
wear one pair You will ALWAYS wear
them; we have nice trade on them; try
PAIR, j. ". CoFFMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15
Church Items.

Mr.. c. N. Coleman made an interest
ing talk in the Presbyterian Young Peo-
pies Meeting Sunday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Everett. of MiddIetOwn, will
preach in Zion Church on Sunday, goth
instant, and administer the Holy Com
munion.
Rev. DR.. w. H. Meade held early com
munion service Sunday morning in Zion
Episcopal Church, and preached there
both morning and evening.
The Westminster League will hold a
sociable in the Presbyterian chapel on
Friday evening next, att o'clock. Mem
bers of the League and those who attend
the Young Peoples Meeting are cordially
invited to be present
The ladies of the Lutheran Church of
Uvilla will give an entertainment and
serve in connection Herewith an oyster
supper in the Uvilla hall on Friday night,
Feb. IS. Admission to the entertainment
5 cents. The public cordially invited.
Revs. S. G. Ferguson, of Martinsburg;
]. L. Kibler and A. A. P. Nee1, of Shop
herdstown H. A. Murrill, of Shannon
dale; and ]. H. Wolff, of Jefferson Cir
cult, have been visitors to and partic1-
pants in the big revival meeting conduct
ed by Mr.. Schoolfieldin the M E. Church
South here:
Pastor c. L. Corbitt, of Wildwood, Va,
will assist the pastor in a series of meet
ings in the Charles Town Baptist Church,
commencing next Sunday, the goth inst
Rev. Mr.. Milburn will preach on Sunday,
and Rev. Mr.. Corbett is expected Monday
the 2Ist. Special collection next Sunday
morning for the Education Board, and
the ordinance of communion will be OBJ
served after the sermon.
Evangelist ]. E. Schoolfeld, of Dan
vile. Va, who has been conducting a
series of meetings for Rev. Dr. Rumsey
Smithson in the NJ. E. Church South
here for the past thirteen days, held his
impressive closing service last night
Mr.. Scheduled is an earnest and able
worker in the cause of his Master, and
great results have crowned his 1abors in
various fields. He has been preaching
two sermons a day, and cottage prayer
meetings have been held at various pri-
vate residences each afternoon. An in
tercsting children's meeting was held
Saturday and the Sunday afternoon
mems meeting was largely attended and
very impressive. One hundred and fifty
or more persons, so far, have made pub
lie confession, and the meetings will be
continued as heretofore, Rev. d. L.
Reed, OF Mt. Crawford, Va. a successful
revivalist, having arrived to take the
place of Mr.. Schoolfeld, who will leave
to-day for Clarksburg, in this State,
where he will begin meeting tomorrow
night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

George Liner, better known as George
johnson, colored man employed as
head waiter at the Hotel Watson in this
place. was struck Saturday night by the
Winchester accommodation train on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at the
crossing near the electric light power
house on George Street, and so badly in
iured that he died at II o'clock about
three hours after the accident. He was
on his way to the depot to mail a letter
on the train and hearing it whistle
thought it was the signal for the station,
rushed upon the track and found the
train, which had left the station, just in
front of him. Before he could get off the
track the train struck him. His right
hip and leg were terribly 1acerated and
he was injured internally. His funeral
took place yesterday afternoon and was
largely attended, the deceased being well
known and especially beliked. The
Colored Band, of which he had been a
prominent member, attended the funeral.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

a court martial was held Tues
day in the armory of Company L,
First Regiment West Virginia Ma
tional Guards, by Lieut.. Col. Phil.
A. Shaffer, of the First Regiment.
Sergt C. NJ Albin, CorPorals w. E
Gageby and C. E. Quick, Privates
j. w. B. Garnett, NJ. E. Armstrong,
j. w. Dodge, Charles Smallwood,
D. H, Milbourn, j. C. 'Blackford, j.
L. Cox, j. E. Young, W. G. Dunlap,
Charles E. Shultz were each fined
for non attendance at drill. The
case of private e. Fl. Blake was
continued.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

When your stomach begins to trouble you
it needs help. The help it needs, is to digest
your food, and until it gets it You won't have
any peace. Stomach trouble is very distress
the most dangerous diseases benin with sim
Pile indigestion. The reason is that indigestion
(not digestion, not nourishmenD weakcns the
system and allows disease germs to attack it.
The antidote is Shaker Digestive Cordial,
strengthening nourishing, curative, 1t cures
indigestion and renews strength and health.
1t does this by strengthening the Stom-
ach by helping it to digest your food. 1t
nOurishes you. Shaker Digestive Cordial is
made of pure herbs, plants and wine, is perfec-
tly harmless and will certainlycure all genuine
stomach trouble. Sold by druggists, price SO
cents to S1.O0 per bottle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

A horse attached to new stick
wagon, belonging to Mr.. George
Colbert, was frightened by bicycle
being ridden on the pavement and
very close to the horse, which was
hitchod on Charles street The ami
NAL became terrified, breaking loose,
and ran, overturning the wagon.
The damage to the wagon did not
seem to be very serious, but the
horse did not get off so well, having
been cut considerably about the legs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

Mr.. John A. Livers, president of the
Electric Light Co., Is in town, accompa-
MED by Mr.. o. Hertzog, electrician of the
Gettysburg plant, and Mr.. John Kimble,
of Gettysburg, who has purchased the in
terest of Mr. A. Errter in the Charles
Town Electric Light. Heat and Power
Co. The second dynamo at the plant
here has been gotten ready foroperation,
and connection will be made and the in
candescent lights be lighted shortly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

4s Shirts and Drawers. worth Soc a .25c
81 81 OOsi. Is a &c; re.
MEMS SHOES.
III pr. Mems Fine Shoes, different toes, worth
$3.50 a S1.05.
SO pr. Mems Fine Shoes, different toes, worth
$3.50 a s1.75.
0 pr. Mems Heavy Boots, worth S125 a SOC
So pr. '.S1.75 200 q 1,50
Mems and Boys Boots ard Shoes, odds and
ends; less than they cost to make them.
sos MEMS AND BOYS SUITS,
From years old M to size 40 inch in Mems.
They will NIL be sold ut 20 per cent. less than
the cost of making them. Almost Half Price.
II Boys Ovcrcnats, worth sl.75 "a $3.50.
10 pr. Me''s Heavy Canvass Spring Lcggings
at 4lc
40 Mems Flannellettc Night Shirts at soc,
So pr. Mems Heavy Gloves, worth T5c. aud
SLIGO for sic.
145 Nous Plain aud Dordered Handkerchiefs
atS15c.
s19 pr. Mems Seamless Tar, Black and White
Socks, at SIC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15
Advertised Lettrs.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Charles Town, Jefferson county,
w. Va, February ~, 1905:
David Barry Wilmer Burke. George D.
Haiues. LION Hermann, (Foreign) 5, Miss
Garry Johnson, William Liusey, Miss Lula
Mohler. Mr.. john S. Nickel, Mr.. O. H. Sprin-
ger, Miss Cecilia Shibler, Mr.. w. z. Walker,
Mrs. Josephine Washington.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are adj
vertised. GEO. H. FLAGG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15
THE r0DERN WAY

Commends its self to the we'll informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner and
disagreeably as well. To cleanse the sys-
tenn and break up colds, headaches, and
fevers without unpleasant after effects,
use the delightful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Made by California Fig
Syrup Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15
Public Sales.

Wednesday, February 16.-House and
Lot. by B. D. Gibson, admir- c. t. a. of
Ann d. Donnelly.
Thursday, Feb. 17.-Personal Proper
ty, by John w. clipp, Jr.
Tuesday, March Personal Property,
by w. E. Glassford.
Wednesday, March personal Prop
erty, by Geo. w. Colbert.
Tuesday, March 8.-Personal Property,
by John A. Washington
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

an of our 4Oc- aud Soc Neckwear at &c,
139 Odd Collars, 4ply linen at &c.
16 Trunks, about Half Price
81 Satchels - - e
lis Mems Odd Hate, worth 81 90 81. 25 a ace
1S4 Boys Caps, worth zoe. for DC.
$50 pr. Knee Pants, p per cent off
% Comforts about Half Price, soc. up.
10 BIanl5ats % soc mn
LADIES' UNDERWEAR.
100 pr. Ladies' Fine Merino Pants, worth soc.
60 rr. Ladies Fine Ribbed Vests, worth s5c.
a 1Sc.
q pr. Chlidren's Fine Merino Vests and Pants
worth 25c., a &c.
LADIES SHOES.
2O1 pr. Ladies' Fine Shoes, worth up to sS.25
a S1.25.
81 pr. Ladies' Fine Slippers below Cost.
SO pr Infants Shoes, worth 25c. for Sc,
Ladies', Misses and Children's Gum Shoes
from Sc. pair up.
FLOOR OIL CLOTH.
i. ~, IL and yds width from lie. a
yhIub up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-02-15

NoTIcE.-All are cordially invited to
visit The Hub" and inspect 1905 sam
pies of Ran1blers and Ideals also one
slightly used 1897 Rambler for sale cheap.
F S-3m. n. E. BoLTNGER, Agent