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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06
Fairy Tale on the Rounds.

CIeVNIanu fTdIH DtdItT'
1t is claimed that a Nebraska girl was
deserted in the altar because when the
bridegroom stopped to kiss her he noticed
the odor of cigarettes. There is hand
some moral in this tragic little fairy tale.
II shows that the manufacturers cant be
any too quick in putting an odorless ciga-
rette on the market.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Local steamship agents report having
had light business during the past sum-
mer, Everybody in this section of the
country was busy sailing the Midway
or taking gondola rides on the lagoon
while the exposition lasted and an
ocean voyage presented no attractions.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Frank Murphy of this city has the un-
paralleled distinction of having been en-
trusted by the exposition directors with
$225, 900 TO be paid over to the stock
holders to whom the money belonged
without exacting any bond or security
beyond his well-knowp reputation for
honesty and fidelity to every trust. Nj.
Murphy has right to feel proud of such
an honor
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Somerville Journal.

AN English scientific man who parts his
name in the middle Is going to publish
book in which he will elucidate his theory
that diphtheria and apoplexy and other hu-
man ills are caused by a deficiency Of COM
mon salt in the system. Isn't that another
way OF saying that people are too fresh?
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

If Spain has any more islands slowed
away among its relics of former
grandeur it might not be "A bad idea to
transfer the title to some friendly rela-
tive before the American expansionists
get their eyes on them.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

If some of the yellow journals would
only change their place of publication I
Madrid they might have an excellent op
portunity to indulge in their favorlte pas
time, provided, of course, the editors
could keep out of prison. The last Of
the ships which brought home soldiers
from Cuba entered port with 100 lest
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

The Washington correspondent will
now entertain himself and amuse the
public by telling in advance just what
the president will say in the forthcoming
annual message to congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

settle their differences by arbitration.
When two South American countries re-
fuse such favorable opportunity to in
dulge In a war there is certainly hope
that the era of universal peace is close
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Omaha never had to wait on Dave
Mercer twice when it has had measures
it wanted put through congress or mat
ters pushed in the executive depart
ments at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

State Treasurer Meserve evidently did
not know just how heavily charged the
gun was when he invited scrutiny of his
bond. 1t was evidently short ram
rod with which he made the original
measurement.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Remarkable, is it not, how every one
with a grievance against the exposition
values the damages sustained at $25,-
600? No lawyer seems to think it worth
while to sue the exposition for less than
that sum,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Admiral Noel, in command of the Brit
ish fleet in Cretan waters, has refresh
ing way of doing things. When the
Turks refused to move out of Gambia on
the demand of the powers he simply
made them prisoners and put them on
board a British vessel. Even the tenn
porizing Turk can be made TO under
stand If you just so after him in the
ripht waV
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Nearly a quarter of a million dollars
has just been distributed among the
people of Omaha holding stock certifi-
Gates in the exposition and yet the popo-
cratic orators will continue to lament
that there is not money enough in circu-
lation to do the business of the COM
m1nity
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

passengers than It started with, that
number having died on the way over.
No wonder the soldiers remaining in
Cuba prefer to be mustered out and stay
in Cuba in preference to trusting them
selves to the tender mercies of the
Spanish government.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

The World-Herald has not yet sold
editorial space to republican candidates
this year, but the campaign is not yet
over and there is no telling what money
may not do with that sell-out sheet.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Auditor Cornell has been keeping very
quiet of late. Can it be possible that
he has lost his pass while out in the
state and Is walking cross lots back to
IinnnIDo
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

We presume that London's banquet to
General Kitchener was intended to serve
as the British peace jubilee.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Minneapolis Times: II Paris wants some
body to run its exposition OF 1900 and make
1t pay. a want ad inserted in The Omaha
Bee would probably bring results There
are people in the Nebraska metropolis who
have the business down fine and can show
the figures for II.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06
STATEMENT oF C1RcuLAT1oN.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, S.:
George B. Tzschuck, secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number of full and
complete copies of The Daily. Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee, printed during
the month of October. 1898, was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Detroit Free Press; How do you know
that the young couple opposite are mar
red?" asked the man with large business
interests of his wife as they sat in the cafe
after the theater. You can't tell anything
about it,"
oh can't I? She wanted lobster and he
ordered a couple of ham sandwiches.
They're married all right enough"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

lOldl '''s''s.'s'''s''ss s'''''''s 'oic''Do
Less unsold and returned papers. 17,S23
Net total average. ,275
Net daily average. 25,7IS
GEORGE b. TZSCHUCK,
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 3lst day of October, 1898.
N. p. FELL,
Notary Public,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Chicago Tribune Meek Husband-You
ought to remember, Henrietta, that you
married me for better or worse.
Aggressive wife-Thats just it! I got
fooled. You are neither one.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Reading the war rumors one wonders how
it Is the battleships are not worn out with
clearing for action.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Detroit Journal: Coarse men stared at
her rudely.
'Wretches!" she hissed, boiling with re.
sentiment.
For not one single coarse man stared at
her to exceed one eighth of a second.
And what could be ruder, after all shs
had done to make herself attractive.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06
A JOY FOREVER.

Pointed and PraisefuI Comment on
the Close of the Exposition.
st. Louis Globe Democrat: Omaha s ex-
pcsition was a great success, even to the
number OF disputes over the distribution Of
medals.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Somervle Journal Man is apt to sneer
at woman's curiosity but perhaps you have
noticed that the married man generally
listens with interest to the retailed bits of
gossip that his wife has picked up through
the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Chicago Tribune: II wish now," shrieked
the angry young wife, 81 wish now, George
Whackster, you had married Luce Jones in
stead of met That's what | wish'
II would have married her" howled the
equally angry young husband, only she
wouldn't have me, and you would"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06
DOMESTIC pLEAsANTRIEs.

Chicago Record: "Eou don't seem to
sympathiZe with your husbands insomnia. -
NO; he has the snoring kind"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

Cincinnati Enquirer Mrs. Weddcash--
You know | made you what you are.
" eddo oash-1hat's right, woman; gloat
over your work!
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

indianapolis Journal: would you prefer
to marry the man of deeds. or the man OF
words?"
"I think" said she, "I would prefer one
answering both descriptions"
Were it not for her assured position in
society, her friends must needs be In doubt
as to whether her maiden fancy inclined to
the prize fighter or war correspondent.
Somerville Journal: Fortune Teller-Shall
/ tell you your fortune, my pretty lady7
! an foretell just when and to whom you
will be married
Young New Woman-That would be tell
ing my misfortune.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-06

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
AMONG THE POLICEMEN.

Sergt. Dunnigan, of the Fourth precinct,
is away on leave.
Policeman E. w. Mendenhall is detained
at home on account of diphtheria in his
family.
Lieut. Gessford, of the Fifth precinct,
is spending his vacation in the mountains
hunting.
No. has more men detailed for duty
out of it's district than any other pre-
cinct in the city.
Eleven per cent of the police force of
the city was absent from duty Saturday.
OF these twenty-three men were on the
sick list and the balance were on leave.
Clinton Allen, fourteen years old, fell
down the steps at the Van Buren annex
school building, infiicting severe bruises.
He was taken to his home, No. 90 Monroe
Street, Anacostia.
Stationkeeper Adolphus Eckloff, of the
Anacostia sub-station, is critically Ill at
his home No 1916 Fifth Street northwest.
Mr. Eckloff is one of the Oldest police
men in the District of Columbia, and was
at one time lieutenant.
The Fifth precinct holds the record for
good behavior for the twenty-four hours
ending Saturday morning. Not an arrest
was made in the precinct, and nothing
unusual occurred to disturb the equanim-
ity of the residents of that portion of the
city. Even the detective bureau, which
usually has no arrests, was behind the
Fifth.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
MARY CONNER GETS DAMAGES.
After Six Years She Is Awarded $3.50
for Injuries Received

Mary Conner, who brought suit against
the Washington and Georgetown Rail
road for damages for inj.r.es sustained
on account of the alleged negligence of
the employees of that company. was to-
day awarded $3.50 by the jury before
which the case was tried. Mrs. Conner
brought suit against the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad over six years ago
for $4,000 damages for injuries received
while alighting from one of the cars OF
the road, near the Peace Monument. The
case has twice been before juries and
once the plaintiff was awarded damages
but the railroad company appealed and
the suit was remanded for new trial.
The trial which was concluded this
morning was begun last Wednesday and
was given to the jury on Saturday at 3
p. m. When the court adjourned at 4
o'clock a verdict had not been reached
and Justice Cole instructed the jury to
bring in sealed verdict this morning.
The evening times., 1898-10-17

ture at tomorrow's meeting of the board
of directors of the university, which will
meet in Washington. when it is under
stood the celebrated Schroeder case may
be aired again.
AT the Catholic University today it was
said that there was no truth in the re-
port. This is made plain by the fact
that the board of directors met last week
and transacted all its business, and will not
meet again for another year, and, further,
the Schroeder matter was not discussed
because there was nothing to discuss
about it, as the incident was closed when
the monsignor was relieved of his duties
as professor of dogmatic theology at the
university year ago. Monsignor Schroe-
der is now in Germany.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
SUIT FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
Austin Noel Says He Was Injured
10 Tint Extent.

The hearing in the suit of Austin s.
Noel against the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company for $4,000 damages has
been begun in Circuit Court, No. 2, be-
fore a Jury. Justice McComas presiding.
The plaintiff claims damages for injuries
received in 1891.
At that time Noel was postal clerk,
running between this city and Charlottes-
Vile Va. He alleged that while asserting
mail i'm a car which was upon the tracks
Of the road, in the station yard in this
city, on account of the negligent man.
ner in which the car was shifted from
one track to another, he has been perma-
nently injured to the extent Of having
lost the hearing of one of his ears, and
being otherwise hurt.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
CITY BREVITIES.

The contract with Pavarini & Greer
for work at the Industrial Home School
has been extended ten days by order of
the District Commissioners.
Robert M Barr clerk in the Engineer
Department of the District at 1000 per
annum, has been transferred to the posi-
ton of clerk in the same department at
a salary of 81 per day, and Julien c. Gale,
a clerk at 80 per day. has been promot-
ed to the position formerly held by Barr.
The changes took effect today.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
TRY GRAIN-O! TRY GRAIN.0!

Ask your Grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee The
children may drink it without injury as
well as the adult. All who try it, like
1t. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from
pure grams, and the most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress. One
quarter the price of coffee. 15c and 25c
per package. Sold by all grocers.
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The evening times., 1898-10-17
KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
Arranscments Completed fer the
Reception This EVENING

Considerable decorating has been done
and all arrangements completed at the
Malta Hall in anticipation Of the smok-
er and reception to be given there this
evening to the visiting knights of Malta.
The reception committee is as follows:
A Z. Wilson, deputy supreme COM
mander, president; Dr. Charles T. Lind
sey, chairman; p. c. Best, treasurer; R.
b. Buckley, secretary: Messrs. Tomp-
kins, Beach, F. c. McCatheran, E. e.
Wilson, Hauer, Wilkinson, Wolfe. Hat
ton Campfield, Cruett. Stadt, Wright,
Pennell, Caswell and Schuech.
Ushers for reception-A. c. TindalI. A.
E. Wilson, W. H Lanhan. c. Hauer.
w. e. Cruett, E. H. Tompkins, j. Studt
and S. r. Caswell
The evening times., 1898-10-17
Death of Capt. FoIeer,s wife

A dispatch was received by the Secre-
tary of the Navy today announcing the
death at Boston of Mrs. Folger, wife of
Capt. William NJ. Folger, commanding
the cruiser New Orleans. The depart
ment was unable to notify Capt. Folger
OF the sad event as he sailed from San
Juan, bound for Philadelphia, last Satur-
day on the New Orleans. He will, there
fore. not learn of the death of Mrs. Fol-
ger until he reaches the latter port
The evening times., 1898-10-17
MGR. SCHRoEDER'S CASE.
Report That 1t Is to BE Opened Is
Without Foundation.

A New York paper prints this morning
a dispatch from Baltimore which attempts
to resurrect the Monsignor Schroeder case
relative to the position he occupied with
the Catholic University, from which he
was deposed year ago.
This dispatch is dated October 16. and in
substance states that the presence of
several Roman Catholic prelates, either of
German birth or descent, will be a fea-
The evening times., 1898-10-17
To Lay the Corner stone.

The corner stone of the Douglass Memoir
ial NJ. +. Church, at the corner of II and
Eleventh Streets northeast, will be laid
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The
ediiice was originally built in 1873, and has
been rebuilt this year. The ceremonies
will be conducted by the Grand Lodge Of
Masons. The building is 6Ox90 feet in
size, and the cost viii be upward of $780,
OOO
The evening times., 1898-10-17
THINGS THEATRICAL.

From present indications. the capacity
of the Columbia will be again tested this
evening by an audience assembled to
welcome the eminent comedian, Stuart
Robson, in new comedy entitled The
Meddler.' Prominent in the support is
Marie Burroughs, well known to every
The evening times., 1898-10-17

admirer of womanly beauty and intel
lect. The gowns worn by Miss Bur-
roughs have everywhere caused a flut-
ter among feminine hearts, as her ag-
gregate investment is said to be equal
to a small fortune. The remainder of
the cast is very strong, including some
of the best leading men and women in
the profession.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
Criminal Courts Idle.

There were no trials in either of the
criminal courts today. Chief Justice
Bingham, who presides in Criminal Court
No. i, was absent on account of illness,
and Justice Bradley, who presides over
Court No. 2, is absent from the city.
The cases set for trial today will be
called tomorrow.
The evening times., 1898-10-17

Never be persuaded to drink any
other beers in preference to "Dia-
mond" and "Munchner. They
are the purest, oldest, best in
America.
fE Case of dozen bottles, SIPS.
Write or phone 222. National Capital
Brewing Co.. 14th and d SITS. S. E.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
Tecumseh Joins the Fern.

sch, in company with the former dis
patch steamer Fern, which has been
turned over to the Naval Militia, of the
District of Columbia, reached this city
yesterday afternoon. The Tecumseh is
at the navy yard, while the Fern is an
chored off the oyster wharf at the foot
of Eleventh Street southwest.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
Return of Troops From Porto Rico.

Adiutant General Corbin today cabled
to Gen. Brooke at Porto Rico asking him
in what order and when the Sixth Mas
sachusetts Volunteers, Fourth Ohio Vol
unteers, Third Wisconsin Volunteers and
the First Volunteer Engineers will be
sent home from Porto Rico. There a"e
at present two transports at Ponce that
can be used for this purpose.
The evening times., 1898-10-17

Old fashions in dress may be revived
but no old-fashioned medicine can replace
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. For sale by Henry Evans
wholesale and retail druggist, 93S F
Street northwest and Connecticut Avenue
and S Street northwest and 1923 Mary
land Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1898-10-17
Annual Meeting Tomorrow.

The annual meeting of the Federation
of Women's Clubs of the District will be
held tomorrow afternoon at the office, 419
Tenth Street northwest. Reports of the
present officers will be made and new Off
GERS will be elected
The evening times., 1898-10-17
No FINER oysters i'm Town

Than the salt water Oysters you get at
The Alhambra Garden, 4th and E NV.
Served in your favorite style. Wash.
Brewery Co.'s beers fresh from the
vaults
The evening times., 1898-10-17
Storms Delay the Kaiser.

Constantinople, Oct. 1.-THE German
Emperor did not arrive here today as
was expected. his yacht having been de-
tanned by heavy gale.
The evening times., 1898-10-17

Good quality Ingram Carpet. et.......-.2 .25c
Extra quality Wool Ingram Carpet -@oc
Very heavy Brussels Carpet. -65e
Large size heavy Nottingham Lace
curtains ...------.----. -Soe
Fine Chenille Portieres- .S2- 3
Extra heavy Tapestry Portieres. 81 9o
ss-AH Carpets made, lined, and laid
free Of charge.
The sun., 1898-02-26
:" FEN Days RESPITE MAINE WAS BLOWN Up
The Legislative Farce Takes a
Recess Until Monday.
HOUSE HAD NOT A QUORUM
The Senate Was There But thu, Busi-
nesS Was NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
! Stewart in His Place.
Special to The SrN.

Special to THE svN
DOVER, Feb. 25-When the House met
this morning there was just quorum
and the efforts made to keep any part OF
it from escaping were, or would have
been funny had it not been serious
When one stopped to think the funny
side of the spectacle faded awav
The idea o a legislative body during g.
sionnot having members enough present
to transact business and when they did
scare up enough, being unable to hold
them for five minutes was food for re-
HAction.
One man by watching his chance
counting noses and getting the sergeant
alarms to bring in any member he
could find, did get one bill through
There was jnst u quorum and as there
was 30 opposition he got his bill
through.
The man was Representative Short
from Sussex and the bill was simply tC
wipe off the statute books the law giving
the police depart nent the power to H.
cense the selling Of lottery tickets which
the new constitution makes dead
letter.
Then two members disappeared and
there wasn't quorum
Representative EliasoE introduced a
bill to legalize and maintain the Col
ored Teachers Institute
A bill amending an act to prevent
illegal arrests in Delaware was called up
by Representative johnson for passage,
Mr.. Dempsey called up one which pro-
vided for the exemption of New Cast 'e
county with the exception OF the city OF
Wilmington. from the provisions OF the
primary election law; Thompson called
up his bill in relation to the Junction
! and Breakwatcr Railroad and Represent
ative Adams called for his bill in rea-
| tion to contracts under the new corsti-
tuition.
That was all. There was not a quorum
and thrv were laid over.
/ Finally Speaker Ri gin Irloe'
as they were doing nothing, they ad-
j"urn.
This was carried and the House laid
Ground until their trains came along
some hours later.
|, the Senate beyond passing some
unimportant bills in relation to salaries,
etc, nothing WAS done, There were
I rumorS that The new Senator won!d
make his maiden speech, but it failed to
matcria!ize, though the Senator WAS in
his place.
! Anyhow, they arc done until Monday.
SHILLING.
The sun., 1898-02-26
PILOT ROWLAND CENSl'RED.
Meeting of the Beard of Delaware
Pilot Commissioners ANju
Grievances.

4 meeting was held at the Clayton
House, this city, yesterday morning BY
the Board of Delaware Pilot Commits
sioncrs.
The case Of Pilot Rowland, in reference
to grounding the Lumen in October
lust, near Ril!ngsport on the New Jersey
coast, resulted in the Board censuring
Rowland for yielding to the wishes Of
the masters of the steamship, against
his own judgment.
In the case Of John H. Price against
the steamer Stratgary. grounded under
his pilotagc on Mifiln Bar the steamers
captain, who took exceptions in the
matter Of paying the full fee, was ordered
to pay the regular cost.
A similar order was granted in favor
OF Pilot Henry Long against the steam
ship Wekommen, the capt%in Of which
had refused to pay the fee after he ship
had gone to sea, and subsequently com
PEELED to return.
The light house board by resolution,
was ordered TO adjust the Tinicum range
light as the trees Of Lincoln Park on.
structrd the view.
The sun., 1898-02-26
BADLY ROASTED.
Mike Mcdonnell II ,lleh Into II Fire.
While Drunk and Will Lose

Michael McD,nncll, living on Tatnall
street near Seventh, this city, will prob
ably lose one of his legs as the result Of
II spree at GeorgctOSn.
Mcdonnell and a number Of other
men have been tramping through the
State for some weeks in searr! Of EN-.
ployment.
Last night tie crowd camped out in
the woods near Georgetown, and built Il
fire with which to keep warm.
The whole party had been drinking
heavily and shortly after ceasins their
orgie laid down to sleep
Mcdonnell has no idea how long he
slept, but when he aWoke his body wa,
partly in the fire and his clothing burE-
ing briskly.
lie succeeded in arousing some Of his
companions, who smothered the flames
and removed him to a place Of safety.
He was taken care Of by doctor at
t;eorgetown, who dressed his injuries
and made him comfortable as possible
lie was brought to this city On Il train
and taken from tie depo, to ,he Della
ware hospital, where an examination OF
his injuries was made.
The lett leg is burned So badly that
the doctors have slight hopes Of saving
it, as the limb from the ankle to the
thigh is fairly roasted.
The sun., 1898-02-26
SENATOR kENNEY HERE.
De clar 81 He Will Attend the Hearing
at u Consult at ion Held al the
Clayton House.

Senator kcnney and Colonel Cooper,
accompanied ly j. Franklin Temple,
s z Scnat r $. Il. Meredith, Of Dover !;
Adjutant General Hart and George W.
Spicer dr., held II consultation at the
Clayton House, this city, late last
night.
Senator Kcnney at this conference
empiatically declared that he would at
tend tn" hearing ut Federal Court to-
dav
District Attorney Nandrgrlt has sub
po;rnrd John II. Balenmn, ext ushicr
OF the looted bank; John BoggS, who
was and is at present book-keeper in the
san.cs institution, and Water Morris,
CASHIER Of farmers Bank, ii, I)o>crto be
present at the hearing as witnesses.
Ihe subpornas we served by Dep
MY nited States Marshall j. II. Clark,
yesterday afternoon.