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Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
HITCHCOCK AGAINST TIME
Politician In Triplicate Gives II Per-
fectly Lovely Exhibition to Ad-
miring Third Warders.

Between seventyfve and a hundred per-
sons wandered in out of the cold
Monday night to attend a meet
ing at Creighton hail. where the
three e-ringed aspirant for Dave Mercer's
seat in congress was billed to make things
warm enough for anybody. 1t was warm
meeting, to be sure. Those who attended
were given the unusual spectacle of Ed
Rothery presiding at a meeting where Gill
bert M. Hitchcock was the principal speaker
Mr.. Rothery called time promptly, in
troduced Mr. Hitchcock to the multitude,
cautioned him about fouling hitting on
breakaways and biting during clinches, and
then the free silver, initiative and ref
erendum, free trade. anything-to- get elected
candidate, proceeded to punch the wadding
out of straw men as fast as they could be
set in front of him. He mauled the re-
publican financial policy, he rddled the re-
publican revenue policy he showed the
mistakes made by Mr. Mckinley in fighting
the war with Spain without reference to the
Yellows and finally proved beyond a
shadow of doubt that neither Dave Mercer
nor any other Omaha man had anything to
do with getting the government appropria-
tion for the exposition. This was all done
by Senator Allen. q" f- -
After Mr.. Hitchcock had finished his ad-
Versaries In the most approved style of the
art Referee Rothery awarded him the prize
offered for the event. and Attorney General
Smyth did bag punching turn. Mr.. Smyth
is inimitable in this respect and the way he
landed on what was left after Mr.. Hitch
cock had finished was enough to make the
crowd wonder II the premier event of the
evening hadn't been put off till the last
When Mr.. Smyth had finished his share of
the evenings entertainment the Third
warders who were there returned to their
wonted avocations with considerable salts
faction at having been at one OF the warmest
affairs ever pulled off on a cold night in
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
DAVE MERGERS FINE TWINS
Tom Reed Calls Him the Father OF
Two ExpOsitiOns-Congre
Princes Admiration.

Hon. George w. Prince, member OF con-
gress from Illinois. is in the city enjoying
the exposition. To a Bee reporter he re-
marked IL am surprised at the beauty and
grandeur OF this exposition. 1t should be
seen by every citizen Of the republic The
people of Omaha and the west can thank
Dave Mercer for congressional action in the
matter. All appropriations must originate
In the house of representatives and II Dave
had not been the popular hustler that he is
not one cent would have been voted for
Omaha or Nashville One day ! overheard
Speaker Reed say to Congressman Mercer:
Dave, you are the father of two expositions.
How is that?' inquired Dave. Omaha and
Nashville, for II you had not secured money
for Omaha Nashville would have fallen by
the wayside,' replied Mr.. Reed.
at is quite easy to push bills through the
senate but difficult task in the house. At
the last session Buffalo, N Y, asked an
appropriation for the Panamerican exposi-
tion but failed in the effort. | am glad to
notice, however, that the people appreciate
the efforts OF Congressman Mercer, as re-
publicans, democrats and populists intend to
vote for his reelection"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

On the night Of September u at a local
hotel Mrs. NJ C. Brag, a guest FROM
Quincy, ILL.,, while retiring for the night.
was surprised and startled to see a long
arm reach through the window of her room
and grab up all her jewery that was on a
small table near the window and dlsap-
pear Since that night Detective keysor
has been working on the case. Yesterday he
successfully ended his search at the county
jail. In the person of S. A. Rice sentenced
to thirty days in the county jail by Judge
Gordon for stealing clothing. he found the
long armed thief who robbed Mrs. Brag.
When confronted by the facts In the case
Rice broke down and confessed and told the
detective where he could recover the most
of the stolen stuff. A charge OF burglary
was sworn out against him and he will be
arrested on that charge when he Is released
from the county Jail. ...
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
WHO LEASES LABOR TEMPLE
Question Which Seems Unsettled Be-
tween a Number of Interested
Parties Just at Present.

Labor Temple is involved in financial diff
culties over it's present location, and suits
have been instituted against 1t. The build
ing in which the temple is located has
changed hands since the rooms were located
there and that is the cause OF the present
trouble. year ago last February the
property passed into the hands of an eastern
company, and the McCague Investment COM
pany became the agent. The officers OF the
temple allege they pay their rent regularly
to the representative OF the new owner, and
that the original owners assert they are en-
titled to this money. which the temple OFF,
cials deny.
d. C. Patterson. representing the old COM
pany. says the money he wants amounts to
5000 and is for rent due from the time the
building was originally rented until 1t passed
into the hands of the new owners. He
brought suit against the Central Labor union
and obtained Judgment, but when it came
to Ievying to satisfy this judgment, it was
found the Central Labor union had no prop
erty, and also that 1t was not the proper party
to sue. Action was then brought against
the Labor Temple company and another
Judgment was secured, and to satisfy this
the rent due the temple from a lodge of
Ancient Order OF United Workmen, occupy
ing the building, was garnisheed
G. w. Scott. who is supposed to be the
superintendent OF Labor Temple, then
brought suit against the lodge for the
amount Of the rent, setting up that the
money was due him personally, and that he
was the landlord of the rooms occupied by
the Labor Temple. On this showing he OBJ
tanned Judgment, and the lodge paid him the
money.
Mr.. Patterson still holds the Judgment
against the lodge, but he does not just now
know how he is going to collect 1t. The
question he wants to know first is who is
the real lessee of the property.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

cate in Omaha. Another would take part or
the exposition money and with it construct
an auditorium. The board of directors has
already voted $4,000 of this money for n
history OF the exposition.
Has the ida ever occurred to these
generous spirits that the funds now stand
ing to the credit of the exposition are the
sole property of the stockholders? Is 1t not
true that the managers and directors OF the
exposition have the custody Of this money
only to further the aims and objects OF an
exposition? See articles of incorporation.
Is there anything in the articles authoriz-
ing the board to invest $4,000 or any other
sum in history or in anything other than
an exposition?
After all. would it not be well to give
the stockholders a chance to say what they'll
do with their own money? II. b. j.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
HAS SOME MATTERS TO MEND
Republican County Committees Meet
ing Saturday Will Con-
slider Several Difficulties.

1t is probable that the republican county
committee will be called together next Sat
urday afternoon TO take action upon some
matters OF business. Chief Of this will be
the position the eighth man will occupy on
the executive committee. Chairman Bur-
bank was authorized to appoint a committee
OF seven but in making up his appointees
he decided to recognize both factions in
South Omaha. AS that city was only en-
titled to one member, 1t became necessary
for the chairman to exceed his authority,
and he appointed two members. At the first
meeting Of the executive committee the
eighth man was not allowed to be present,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
EXPOSITION SURPLUS FUNDS
StocF holders Should Have n Chance 10
Say What They Will DO with
Their own Money.

OMAHA, Oct. Ito the Editor OF The
Bee: l read in The Bee that the bank ac-
count of the exposition shows balance in
its favor of about 5000, 900. l have made y
rough estimate of the probable revenues
for the remaining two weeks and of the sal
wage. From the total amount of stock sub
scrptions ] deduct the sum of delinquents
and OF donations The result points to a
rebate of about 75 cents on the dollar sub
scr!bed. he
Subscribed for what purpose? Read the
articles of Incorporation.
I hear men discussing the best means OF
disposing of the surplus money of the ex-
position. One of these thoughtless hpan-
ciers would have the board of directors hang
the whole fund up to be distributed In the
shane of bonuses to induce factories to To-
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

An Injunction has been asked for by
Philomena Ablan of 1859 South Thirteenth
street against Amin Ablan to prevent him
from trying to dispose Of her stock Of goods.
She states that she purchased the stock from
him in July 1896, but that he broke into the
store on Monday in an endeavor to dispose
order and set the hearing of the case for
this morning.
Charles G. Riley sues Margaret Riley for
divorce on the grounds of infdeity and de-
sertion. Thes were married here In Feb
ruary, 1890.
Suit for $36129 on account of superintend-
ing the building Of the Central United Pres.
byterian church has been brought in the
district court by Walker & Kimball
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
To Make Your Family Love You
Buy Garland" Stoves and Ranges.
FRUIT AND GAME PRICES
Local Dealers Talk of the situation in
Regard 10 Table Luxurtes
for Omaha.

The commission merchants have not been
doing great amount OF business SO far
this week owing to the unfavorable condi-
tion OF the weather. The railroad delays
have interfered with the TRANSFORMATION Of
produce. But II seems to be the general
impression that the end OF the week will
see full market. Dairy products have
been somewhat scarcer than usual and the
season for summer fruits is almost at an
end. Fancy fruits from California and Utah,
however. are coming in in carload lots and
nuts of all kinds are beginning to be plen-
tiful. Game is In abundance.
Speaking OF the markets, A. c. Rddell
said yesterday: For some reason or other
butter and eggs are scarce just at present.
The poultry market is steady, We are not
beginning to receive great amount OF game
yet but we are able to supply the demand.
Prairie chickens are selling at $3.50. mallard
ducks at $3.50 and teal ducks at $3.50 and
s1.75. Potatoes are coming in freely and
bring from 40 to As cents. according to quail
ity. Our receipts Of western apples are
light"
Streight & Benson have Just received
twenty-five boxes OF pomegranates from the
Fay Fruit company of Los Angeles, Cal.
This is the first lot of this fruit that has
been received In Omaha for the last five
years. They are selling at So a box. A
representative of the firm said that they
were not receiving very much California
fruit now with the exception Of tokey grapes.
They expect a carload from Utah the first
OF next week. This will consist principally
OF peaches and plums, They are getting a
few grapes and apples from New York. The
tropical fruits, especially lemons and oranges,
are holding out remarkably we'll for this
season OF the year.
Rocco Bros. find that the receipts Of Cali
fornia fruits are becoming less The peaches
are practically gone and this week will
see the last OF them. There are plenty Of
pears. grapes and ounces and from ap-
pearanees there will be for some time.
They have been getting a large quantity
OF apples from California and expect a still
greater stock In a few weeks, including
bell flowers. Spitzenbergs and plppius.
George Snyder said in regard to recent
fruit receipts; 1--WE are getting some Utah
fruit now. but very little from California.
Peaches are high, 1925 a box. We have
found lemons to be very scarce anu high
and there are no oranges on the market
to speak of. The Iowa apples are still
holding out In good shape. We are selling
Ben Davises at 1926 and $3.50 barrel
We expect to get in some California fruit
next week.
g. W. lcken Co. are handling quite
quantity OF game at present The prices
sAev quoted are: Prairie chickens, 81 to
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

and some bad feeling was engendered. The
county committee will be asked to recon
slider the action of the county convention
and endorse the committee as appointed by
Chairman Burbank.
1t is also rumored that V. B. Walker will
withdraw from the legislative ticket and
that the name Of Rev. J. c. G. Owens will
be substituted. Confirmation of this rumor
cannot be obtained and Mr. Walker denies
that he has any intention of resigning.
However, 1t is not improbable that the COM
mittee will consider the matter of reorganiz-
ing the ticket
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
INVESTIGATING HIS AFFAIRS
Treasury Department Looking Up the
Conduct of Recent superin-
tendcnt of Construction

James Farnan's connection with govern
ment work in this vicinity has not yet
ceased to develop interesting situations, al
though he has personally ceased to be con-
nected with that work. He was brought
here from the far east originally, to super
intend the construction of the government
building at the exposition. Later he was
transferred to South Omaha TO superintend
the construction Of the new postofice build
Ing there. Recently he was suspended from
that position, under charges, and his pay
was stopped, which Is an unusual proceed
ing pending an investigation. Shortly after
his suspension 1t was given out that he
was to leave South Omaha and that the
charges against him were to be dropped.
This, 1t seems. is not the case.
The investigation OF Farnans charges by
officers OF the supervising architects Office
was apparently not satisfactory, for 1t Is
now said that when Chief Clerk Kemper
OF that Office was in Omaha during the
Peace Jubilee week he arranged with the
secret service division OF the Treasury de-
partment to detail a man to continue these
Investigations and that is now being done
by a man assigned by Chief Wilke OF that
service
The nature of the charges made against
Farnan cannot be learned and all the officers
In this city who might be supposed to be
cognizant Of the steps being taken are OPP
pressively reticent upon the subject. They
admit an investigation is being made, but
will give out nothing to the public until
the investigation is completed and the re-
port forwarded to Washington. 1t is re-
ported, however, that the charges include
a number Of things which are not credita-
BILE to Mr.. Farnan and II proven true are
liable to result in his dismissal from the
service, II no more serious punishment shall
ha mo ad
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

E. c. Cornicle. an elderly man, who fell
heavily from street car Saturday evening
and was severely injured, died yesterday
afternoon without regaining consciousness.
The deceased was the father-in- law OF
George West city passenger agent of the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad, and had
been visiting at the latter's house. 2226 Ohio
street. His home was Cedar Rapids, la,
and the body will be taken to that city for
interment.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

An interesting program has been prepared
for the meeting OF the Douglas County
Teachers association. which is to be held at
the court house Saturday afternoon. October
30. George w. Fox is to read paper on the
followed by discussion by ]. b. Cash OF
Waterloo and Miss Ida Miller Of Florence.
The second subject will be the value OF
written and oral work in school by Miss
Anna e. Leach of Valley. This is to be dis
cussed by w. C. AR of Bennington and Miss
Amy Sheppard of Millard. Finally Miss
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

s25; grouse, sS.5o jacksnipes, ,125; golden
plover, 81 to S1.25; mallard ducks, 1925
to $780, teal ducks S1.75; jack rabbits, 81:
cotton tails, 81 to s1.25. Besides their game
they have received a large quantity OF cell
cry, butter and eggs.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
No stamps Required.

Attorney General Griggs has given a
written opinion, holding that the rebate
checks given by railroad conductors to pas
sengers who pay their fare on trains, and
excess baggage receipts are not subject to
check under the operation of the new rev.
enue law. This countermands all previous
decisions rendered by the revenue office.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

ings and the pangs of hunger drove her to
steal. Mrs. Shopper said that but three
months ago she lost her husband. Her story
touched Judge Gordon as 1t had Father Nc
Dewitt and he gladly released the woman.
lille Olin a waitress at the Dodge res
taurant. who was also arrested for the same
offense. was released by Judge Gordon on a
twenty days suspended sentence.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns skin diseases. and especially piles,
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. When you call for DeWitts
don't accept counterfeit or frauds. You will
not be disappointed with DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salye
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
Students Go Home.

The party of several hundred students OF
the Manhattan Agricultural college. who
have been spending several days at the cN-
position left for home on a special train
over the Union Pacific yesterday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

Agnes Mckay is to talk on the uses and
abuses of examinations. j. A. Cummings and
w. w. Elliott of Elkhorn to follow her in
general discussion. Superintendent Bodwell
hopes the teachers will turn out in good
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19

When you call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye, the great pile cure. don't accept any
thing else Don't be talked into accepting
substitute, for piles, for sores, for bruises.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
Don't Go Home

till you've seen our display OF goou
piauos at low prices-we've room iuii
of the highest grade pianos ever manu-
factured-such as the Knabe-hlmpah
-Hallet & Davis-Kranich x Bach
pianos that you know are high grade
that we're Offering now at prices you
only expect to get on pianos put together
for sale only-there are pianos built that
-wav-but these are built on their reputa-
tion-and built to sustain tive guaran-
tee every one-we wouldn't do 1t If they
weren't all right-while we've cut the
price deep, we're still willing to give
you the same easy terms as always
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-19
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Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-22
River Riplets.

The Ten Brock brought down 16
strings of logs.
The Verne Swain and Winona were
in and out of port.
The Pilot and Volunteer came down
and returned north, the Duke also
passing up.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge at a. m. was lis and
stationary; the temperature at noon,
66.
The water is rising at Rock Island
and Keokuk, is falling at St. Louis,
but at all other points is stationary.
Only slight changes are likely between
Dubuque and Rock Island in the next
u hours.
The largest boat ever launched on
the Mississippi slid off the ways at
the Iowa Iron works ship yard yester-
day. This is a transfer steamer built
for the Texas IL Pacific Railway COM
pany to be used at New Orleans. 1t
is steel hull 303 feet long, SO foot
beam and 50 feet over all, and covers
five-eighths of an acre, or %, 900 feet.
The vessel will leave here drawing
but Ii inches of water, and will re-
ceive her machinery at New Orleans
dubuque Herald.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-22

more spontaneous, none where such
tremendous crowds swarmeI the
streets, and none more wholly and
thoroughly outspoken of the people $
love and patriotic sentiment.
All the company captains in the
9th regiment are under orders to re-
turn to Springfield next Monday for a
couple of days TO complete the COM
pany rolls.
Maj. Channon came up town this
afternoon. but his progress was made
slow by the hearty greetings and
warm hand clasps that met him at
every few feet.
Here is an illustration of the in
competency of the medical depart
ment of the army in the present war:
Il had sore eve while in camp at
Jacksonville, said lad last night
who went to the front with Company
b, of Davenport. i was sent to see
one of the physicians. He looked me
over and prescribed three quinine
pills for me. l took them, knowing
it would do no good to make kick,
and of course they cured my eve
(nit). They iished out quinine for
every kind of sickness and injury. 1t
was simply laughable. believe these
pills were even used for axle grease. .
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-22
scHMAcHT UNDER BONDS.
Man Who Attempted to Shoot His Son in
Jail,

Herman +. Schmacht, who armed
himself with n revolver and said he
intended killing his son, Private
Charles Schmacht, of Company A, on
his return home from the frontn was
taken before Justice Cramer late yes
terday afternoon, and placed under
$500 bonds to keep the peace 60 days.
He could not furnish bail and was
locked up.
Private Schmacht visited his father
at the Jail. He was accompanied to
the cell room by Capt. Eckard. A
pathetic scene ensued. The boy, glad
to see his parent after an absence of
four months, extended his hand
through the bars, but it was spurned,
The lad tried to cheer and reconcile
his father, but his efforts falling, he
broke down and wept.
1t seems Schmacht objected to his
son enlisting in the army, and he be-
came angered to such an extent by the
disobedience of his command that he
declared he would kill the boy the
first time he laid eyes on him, and it
is believed he would have carried out
his threat yesterday had he not been
prevented by the police. Schmaeht is
thought to be partially deranged.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-22
WADE OFFERS TO GIVE BAIL
Chicago Attorney Working for His Re-
lease From Jail.

Richard \. Wade. the Chicago at
torney under Indictment for obtaining
goods by false pretenses, has made a
proposition through his attorneys,
Jackson & Hurst, to furnish security
for his appearance when wanted for
trial and it will in all probability be
accepted today, in which event he will
be released from custody. John OIL
weller and William Sible, the latter
of Geneseo, have offered the required
81, 600. Mrs. Wade and Mr.. George,
wife and law partner respectively of
Wade, came to the city from Chicago
yesterday.
Wade was admitted to bail this af-
ternoon by Judge Gest.
Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-22
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Rock Island Argus., 1898-09-22
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A 12-quart steel enameled
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