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Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

In the district court yesterday Cathriua
Foley brought a divorce suit against James
Foley, alleging drunkenness and cruelty.
and asking that her husband be en!olned
from moesting her at her home, 2409 South
Eighteenth street. They were married in
this city last April. She was a widow and
has a daughter IL years old Judge Scott
issued a temporary order of restraint
against her husband pending the trial of
the case.
Thomas Anthony has also pettioned for
a divorce from Mabel Anthony. He charges
her with inhdelity. Their marriage oc-
Cured in this city three years ago. They
have an infant boy, for the custody OF
which he asks.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Reunion mt McCook.

MCooK, Neb, Sept 2S-(Specal Tele-
gram.)-The reunion today gives promise
of being a satisfactory success. The at
tendance is increasing and the next two
days will see great gathering. Governor
HolComb arrived in the city on the early
morning train and this afternoon delivered
an appreciated address to the school chill
dren, who attended in a body marching
with flags flying to Camp Merritt 700
strong. The afternoon program was taken
by the Woman's Relief corps and they con-
cluded with reception of most attract
i've particulars refreshments, music, etc
This evening concert by the brigade band
and an interesting campfire filled up a
day the most promising in the life of the
reunion. Governor Holcomb also addressed
the campfire this evening, Tomorrow NJ.
l.. Hayward, c. E. Adams, w. p. McCreary
and other well known Nebraskans will ad-
dress the veterans and 4 concert and camp
fire will conclude the days program.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Hays for the state senate.

NORFOLK, Neb., Sept. 2S.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The Eleventh district senatorial
convention was held at the Oxnard hotel
parlors in this city this afternoon. After
an informal ballot Hon. John r. Hays of
Norfolk was nominated unanimously by ac-
clamation. Mr.. Hays did not seek the nomi-
nation and was out OF the city today. 1t is
understood, though, that he will accept the
nomination so unanimously rendered him
AS he is an ideal candidate, he will make
a strong race and will undoubtedly -
elected. The convention was fully repre-
sentative and entirely harmonious
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
First Nebraska Doing Well.

OMAHA, Sept 2S.-To the Editor Of The
Bee: Seeing the enclosed in the Herald in
duces me to say that the dissatisfaction in
the Thurston Rifles and the rest of the
First Nebraska at Manila is myth pure
and simple. Members of my family re-
ceived letter from one OF the boys, Charles
Anderson, and Mrs Solomon received three
letters from her son Guy (Which came by the
same steamer as did General Greene), and
they both say that they are perfectly con-
tented and have plenty to eat and good
place to sleep and for standing guard
forty eight hours it is lie on the face
They are guarding the custom house and are
having a good time (to use their own words
And still the yellow dog howls. II is toe
bad the dogcatcher is ordered to cease his
work. as he might reap a harvest down al
the Fakery. Respectfully,
I RENNETT
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
ST. LOUIS AWFUL HOLOCAUST
One Person Dead, Another Missing and
Others Are Fatally Injured,
EXPLOSION IN SPORTING GOODS STORE
Firemen and Pnssersby Among suf-
ferers Hurt by Flying Debris
Girls Compelled TO Jump
for Lie.

ST LOUIS, Sept. 2s.-An explosion Of
powder in the rear of the four story building
at 41O North Fourth street, occupied by C.
& w. McClain fishing tackle and sporting
goods, set the store on fire and caused its
destruction and resulted in the injury OF
number OF people.
The dead
PAULINE BRUDER, fatally hurt in
jumping from upper story window died
without recovering consciousness.
Missing:
Virginia Rederford, believed to have per-
ished.
Fatally injured:
Florence Highly, in a dying condition at
city hospital.
List OF injured:
Tom German. salvage corps cut by
glass.
Joe Angelo, engine company No. Is; cut
by glass.
Joe Detler, engine company No. 6: hit by
falling wall.
Fred Boiled, engine company No. Is;
cut by failing bricks and hurt in runaway
of hose reel
Herman Jansen, struck by flying glass
Caleb 7. Stone, cut by glass while pass
ing :he store.
hose reel.
Annie Kobinsky, seriously injured by
falling glass and debris
w. A. Mckenzie both wrists sprained.
J. Fratz, truck No. 6; cut by glass
Lewis Moll, aged Is; right hand burned
Richard Winters, employed at McCain's S;
! arm cut by glass.
J. A. Vail, n-in-law OF ]. II. Crane
| badly hurt while trying to intercept the
! fall of Miss Highly.
! Robert Russell, engine company No. 6;
wrist cut.
| John Divine, engine company No O.
| head cut by glass.
virginia Rederford, stenographer in the
| McClain office, is missing and it is believed
that she Derished in the flames.
The first explosion occurred in the base
ment of the McClan building, where
quantity of powder and shells had been
stored. IL set fire to the building and shat
tered the glass fronts for some distance
along Fourth street.
On the third floor OF the McClar
building four young women were a,
work. Maggie Dinkel, one OF the
women. escaped by walking along a mar.
row ledge in front to the next building
| south. Kate Weldon, Kate Gaull and Flor.
| ence Highly were unable to do this. They
anxiously waited for the iremen to put VI
| ladders and take them away from theil
position which became more perirous ever,
! moment from the spreading flames. Th,
firemen took out one Of the women bu
by some mischance they dropped her to tn,
pavement. The other two. cut by glass anc
burned by the flames that were nearly con
suming them, jumped to the pavement ant
were taken to the city hospital In a critica
condition.
A second explosion sent bricks ant
glass flying among the lremen in
juring Ave OF them. Two it is re
ported, cannot live. This explosion
frightened team hitched to a reel and th
horses ran away, injuring one fireman an,
citizen. Less than an hour after the fir
started the walls of the McClain buildinJ
fell. The loss will probably aggregate NOR
than 100000, partially insured. The build
ing is owned by a resident of New Hamp
shire and nothing can be learned about /
here. McClain G. Co., carried SIS, 900 insur
ance on their stock and fixtures II is no
known how the explosion was caused.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
New Workers, Attention,

Native New Workers, resident in Ne
braska: Your attention is directed to the
fact that Saturday, October s, will be New
York day at the exposition. Some OF the
most prominent men from the Empire state
will be present. A meeting viii be held at
the Commercial club rooms on Friday Sep
tember 80, at l p. m, to arrange for their
proper reception and entertainment and the
organization of a state society. Resident
New Workers willing to join in this courtesy
Will report at above time and place It is
expected addresses will be made BY Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew and other New Workers. OF
banquet TO be given on The exposition
groun1s
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

Yesterday noon Bill Liddard, assistant su-
perintendent of the Indian congress, brought
down a bunch of thirty-fve Apaches and
Arapahoes. Among the notables in the party
was Geronimo, the old Apache chief, and
Natchi, his lieutenant. The Indians were
taken through the Armour plant and were
greatly interested in the killing Of cattle and
hogs. When Geronimo saw the rapidity with
which hogs were killed he remarked to In
terprete1' stevens that there was no danger
OF the white people running short OF lard.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
BrncinE Up n wenk Candidate.

EMERSON, Neb., Sept. 2S.-(Special 1.-The
democratic and populist senatorial central
committees met here today to try to per-
suade w. II. Morgan, who received the plum
September at the convention, but after
ward resigned, to reconsider his resignation
as a candidate. Many kilograms were sent
and Mr.. Morgan appeared on the grounds
and peace jubilee was had and then din
ner and another jubilee and much talk.
Morgan finally promised to try to make
the race
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
MPlic CITY Gossip,

Rev. ]. A. Johnson is reported to be quite
sick.
Miss Mary Flynn of Hastings is here
visiting friends.
The Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs.
Allberry this afternoon.
Colonel S. p. Decker of CeresCo was a
visitor a. the yards Yesterday
The receipts of live stock at the yards
yesterday numbered 1882 head.
Charles r. Hare and wife of Ansley Neb..
are visiting friends in tho city.
Mrs. f. r. Shepard and daughter Tempe
and Miss Lizzie Lenta Of Chicago are here
visiting friends.
a. Green of Atlantic City, NeD., is spenG-
ing few days in the city. the guest OF Il,
A. Carpenter Mr.. Green Is on his way tc
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
SIX OF THE SECONDS SICK MEN.
soldiers Left Mt ChickRmauga to He
Sent Home nt Once.

LINCOLN, Sept S-(Specal.) Might be-
fore last General Barry received a message
from the surgeon in charge of the hospital
at Chickamauga saying that six members
of the Second Nebraska there could be sent
home IL the authorities OF this state would
provide the necessary transportation for the
medical attendants. Arrangements looking
to this end are being made at the present
time. In reply to an inquiry sent by Gem
eral Barry the following message was re-
ceived today:
CHICKAMAUGA. Sept. 2S.-Route ovel
any lines you wish Will wire time OF ar
rival in Omaha. The men are Douglas,
Fall, Meinke Taylor, West and Purpell
All need hospital or doctor temporarily.
r. C. CARTER.
1t is hoped that the transportation can
be arranged so that the men will be started
home tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
About Road Machinery.

The council committee on viaducts, streets
and alleys will investigate the cost OF a
good road scraper and make a report at the
next meeting. The need of such a piece of
machinery is admitted by all and it is prob
able that a selection will be made. Street
Commissioner Ross thinks that with good
team and scraper and a couple of men he
can keep the majority OF the unpaved streets
in good condition for at least seven months
in the year. 1t is estimated that the expense
of a team and a scrapcr will not amount &c
over $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Milk is BETTER.

Since the heavy rains of n couple Of
weeks ago the quality of milk to consumers
in this city has greatly improved. Out Of
ninety samples tested recently by Inspector
Carroll every one was found to contain
the requisite quantity of butter fat. Pas
lures which were about dried out were re-
vived by the rains and the cows Jared bet
ter. Most all of the dairymen in this vi
cinity have been compelled to feed grain
at least once a day on account of short
pasture.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Reception to Prof. Munro.

An informal and public reception will be
rendered Prof. A. A. Munro and wife at the
First Presbyterian church this evening by
the teachers Of the public schools and other
friends. short program. consisting of vocal
and instrumental music, has been arranged
and will be rendered under the direction OF
Miss Jean Boyd Mullen. Rev. r. l.. Wheeler.
Rev. Irving p. Johnson, Prof. Wolfe and
others will deliver addresses. cordial in
vitation is extended to the public generally.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

large crowd on the ground and before the
close OF the week larger crowd than has
been at the preceding encampments is ex-
pected Last evening the city band
serenaded those IN camp. This afternoon
the mayor welcomed the visitors and turned
the city over to the Grand Army OF the
Republic. He spoke words Of commenda-
tion to the veterans Of 81. Captain W. +.
Henry responded in an enthusiastic manner.
Pembelton's band gave concert after the
program. Prof. Saylor of Lincoln speaks at
the camp fire this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. 2S.--(Special }
The old settlers picnic at Beemer in this
county yesterday was well attended. A
large delegation attended from West Point
and surrounding towns. Political candidates
were very numerous. Amcng the most nota-
BILE OF the strangers present was Judge Nor
rs OF Wayne, candidate for congress. The
judge, by his suavity and urbane manner
made hosts of friends among the people
present
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

HEMlNGFORD, Neb., Sept 2S.-(Special
Telegram THE democratic county conven-
tion was held here today. w. NJ Iodence.
popuist candidate for county attorney, was
nominated by the democrats. F. H. Smith.
p. Collins, M. Shrinek, w. ]. Bean and
T. j. O'Keefe were elected delegates to
attend the democratic congressional conven-
ton at Broken Bow on September 80
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Hanged Himself.

AURORA, Neb, Sept. 2s.-(Special. y
Valentine Farney an old resident of this
county, committed suicide last night by
hanging himself to a tree. Mr.. Farney had
been mentally unbalanced for some time
past, but Of late had appeared rational
He was 63 years of age, highly re-
spected by all who knew him and in fairly
good circumstances. He leaves a widow,
two sons and two daughters
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Iurns "a Farm.

A house and barn belonging to John
O'Rourke located just south OF letters brew
cry caught fire yesterday afternoon. The
barn was totally destroyed, but the fire in
the house was eXtingushed before any great
damage had been done. Both hose companies
responded but as the nearest fire hydrant
was some distance away very little service
could be rendered by the firemen The loss
is covered by insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

Action on Mayor Ensor's veto of the lum-
Der contract, which was awarded some time
ago, will most likely be taken at Friday
nights meeting of the city council. In his
veto the mayor said that the contract was
not awarded in accordance with the bids re-
Ceived and not to the lowest bidder. Further
than this the mayor asserts that in his opin- :
ion all bids were TOO high.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
soldier Laid To Rest.

WILCOX, Neb, Sept. 2S.-(Special, THE
remains of Private A. G, Athes, Company l.,
Third Nebraska regiment, arrived here today
from Jacksonville. They were taken in
charge by the members of the local lodge
Of the Modern Woodmen of America OF
which order he was a member, and inferred
according to the ritualistc work OF that
order. Out of six young men who went
from this place Athes was the strongest and
largest, but was the first to be taken away.
His death was caused by typhoid fever.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Chronic Diarrnoea cured.

This is to certify that ! have had chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war. got so weak
could hardly walk or DO anything One
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy cured me sound and
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Want the Boys Sent Home.

GENEVA, Neb., Sept, Especial THE
mothers and wives OF the boys of Company
G, First regiment, sent telegram to Pres
ident Mckinley yesterday evening, petition
ing him to return the First regiment If the
quota of Nebraska volunteers is to be low
cred.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
Furnas County Fair,

BEAVER CITY, Neb.. Sept. 2S--(Special
Telegram.)-T is the first day of the
Furnas county fair. The exhibition is first
class. Prof. J. F. saylor of Lincoln ad =
dressed large audience on the grounds this
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
sheen Mnn Disappears.

Inquiry has been made in this city for a
consignment of 1000 sheen sent to Cox,
Jones a. Cox. commission dealers at South
Omaha, by Otto Brown OF Corona Colo.
Brown has mysteriously disappeared aud It
is believed by his friends that he has been
robbed and murdered,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

HASTINGS, Neb., Sept. 2S.-(Special y
The city council met in a special session last
night and sold the refunding bonds Of Hast
ings. amounting to s225OOO, to Spitzer &
Co OF Toledo, O., at Az per cent par, less
commission OF S35, ,0O0
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29

TECUMSEH, Neb. Sept 2S.-(Special) y
The annual Johnson county fair opened here
yesterday The entries are numerous and
meritorious. A good speed program is be-
ing carried out. Today was children's day
and about all the school children Of the
county were in attendance.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
suttOn IkPuuiOn

SUTTON, Neb,, Sept 2S,-(Special,)-
This town is in holiday attire,
business places and residences are
profusely decorated with the ma
tional colors. Citizens and visitors alike are
filled with patriotism, There is already a
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
To Work an OIL Vein

HOMER, Neb., Sept 2S.-(Specal. 1.-The
oil run which was recently sunk here in
the bluffs will be worked. A stock COM
pany has been incorporated and preparations
to sink some wells will be begun immedl-
ately
Omaha daily bee., 1898-09-29
TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST
Indian summer skies Are to he Fol-
lowed Now by Threatening EIe-
ments and Frivolous Winds.

WASHINGTON Sept, 2S.-Forecast for
Thursday.
For South Dakota-Partly cloudy weather;
cooler, easterly winds.
For Notwithstanding weather; cooler;
variable winds.
For MISUNDERSTANDING weather and
showers; cooler Thursday night; variable
winds.
For Kansas-Threatening weather and
showers in eastern portion; cooler, variable
winds, becoming northerly
For MISUNDERSTANDING weather
cooler in eastern portion; variable winds.
For Wyoming-Threatening weather; va
riable winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-24
THAT ROW IN THE CHAMBER.
Ncckes Fighting Deputies Divested OF ne
Clothing Ludlcrous Scenes

Paris sdcs that Saturday scenes !" -.
curious enough eou
He must have fe qe "
picked up osetn
from each other snou
se'ne hau
that he IN the
a
The unparalleled Connie peno
mis- retired officer and has the rough manners OF Inc o
Wild looking The latter
football his attempt deal come De
Borni the fight Coats were torn 10 tat
opponent punS
1ul his OIL anu
his MIN the
the tribune on all iou
the head
kicked knocked and stumbled down the
making off crowd
Debons
OF SOCIALISTS
renewed furious as
before hopeless restore
order said quester
who feared loss of continued
the socialists at
matter
Comte n
Is
cabinet
To-day the OF being 1000 police and
soourners hold the Place DE la Concorde
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-24
THE MIssIssIrrI.
Danger Line Passed at Cairo and the
RiNer Sill nisInr.

Memphis. Tenn, January 23.The Mis-
sissippi river from Cairo to New Orleans
is rising rapidly and there is enough water
in sight TO send It above the danger line
from Cairo TO vicksburg The water rose
a foot here today and In four days II VIII
probably DO above the danger line.
At Cairo the danger line has been passed
with a further heavy flood coming down
the Ohio, Cumberland aud Tennessee
Two crevasses In the lcveos In the Mis-
sissippi delta gre not yet completed and
1t viii not be possible to fill them within
ten days
The situation Is regarded as extremely
grave, and unless there is general freeze
throughout tho North Mississippi and Ohio
valleys. n repetition OF last years floods
Is looked for, although the damage Will
not he SO great, owing TO the fact of It's
being carly In the year and the water Will
probably subside before the time for
planting
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-24

the court of appeals, and one Of the most
distinguished citizens Of Kentucky, died
this morning ct o'clock after an Illness
|of several months. Judge Hines entered
the Confederate army At the commencg-
ment or the civil war. In short time he
proved himself such Q daring soldier that
he was made q captrin and often corn
n,anded Morgan's brigade.
Perhaps the most notable event In bis
military career was his escape from the
ohio pcnitentiary in company with Gem
eral John Morgan and four othti Confed-
crate captains. Captain Hines chiefly
planned the escape AMI assisted in the ar
rangemcnts for Its successful execution.
For his gallant conduct he was given the
rank OF brgadier general. He then, under
John G. Breckinridge. Mt Toronto, Canada,
commenced the study OF law, but after
wards removed TO Memphis. Tenn. where
he completed his law studib while eiitor
OF the Memphis Daily Appeal. He then
moved to Bowling Green. where he dis
tInguished himself as 4 lawyer, and estab-
lished such a record that he was elected 10
court OF appeals where be displayed tue
highest legal ability,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-24
A TERRIFIC BLIZZARD.
TELEGRAPH LINES ~ CHICAGO
FRUSTRATED.
Heavy snow and High Wind In wis
consin stops Hallway Travel.
Heavy Gale In Michignu.

Chicago. January o3.--The sIect storm OF
last night and this morning was the worst
in this city for years. The greatest dam
age az well az Inconvenience was caused
by the breaking down OF telegraph and
telephone wires. In this respect the dam
age wls Widespread. and 10 all parts OF the
city poles and wires were brought to the
ground. The street car service which last
night was badly delayed and totally sus-
pended on some OF the lines was in better
running order today.
All the incoming trains on all the roads
We're from one TO four hours late.
The storm was attended by curious cleo
trIcal displays in seycrnl sections of the
city. and the atmosphere seemed to be fiil-
ed with electricity. which evidently came
from the numerous trolley wires. Between
midnight md 3 O'Clock In the morning the
night was peculiarly lit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-24
The RIVERS ARE RISING.
Ohio, Mississippi aud Other Strea ans
Booming.
LOUISVILLE L0WLANDs IN DANGER,
Three Lives Lo~t Near Evansville
and Two In a Wrcck--Great Alarm
Mt Helena, Ark.

Louisville. KY January 20. There Is still
danger OF an overflow Of the lowlands
along the banks OF the Ohio river. for the
river today started to rise and is creeping
up the banks at the rate OF 9 Inches an
hofir.
The indications are at present that the
mark Of 80 feet Will be shown before the
waters begin to rccede. IN fact the condl'
lions are so similar TO those OF the floods
OF 1883 and 1884 that the oldest and best
Informed river mon say they would not be
at all surprised to see them equalled.
Already the water Is up to the trestle at
tho foot Of Fifth street md II is crawling
toward tho doors OF the houses at the
foot Of Fourth On the Point there is
much alarm felt for the cut off embank-
mcnt is said TO be unsafe. and It is liable
TO break under the terrible strain and send
tho angry waves pouring into the houses
that arc located in the lowlands beneath
1t. II is estimated that in the event the
leyee breaks 1000 families will be made
homeless
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-24

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t mm,eo ~ hesotla.ons nave drought our
M 'r ps, tlelshI rates are an eiethel'
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pra,;i a., ,, .oas oi REQUIRES ga traue'
no move,, a. seN Mn, anu mile nave MADE
no movements mus iar toward reciprocity
been astah,,shea S'oiy y. .'aue r9nuit,on mas
II wae nnonrstoad w" ,t aihen'ila howeyer'
tory legislstion ,,e,,d a. t'i.e ola1 'et"'l ~,
49, ,es,s'a,'oh wouid he resorted to by
n9,ia,, Is u nieahs OF oilsettihs the
been done hva,, ,t''nohs' nus mas nor
Of uont; noWeNei' ana the new tarif law