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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Doane College Notes.

CRETE, Ieb., May 24.-(Special.)-C. w.
Doane, jr., won the tennis tournament in
singles last week. The tournament in dou-
bles will be completed this week.
Fifteen thousand dollars in cash has been
received since January on the endowment.
The Gaylord hall debt, the last debt on
the college buildings, has recently been paid.
The class in new testament is studying
inductively the life of Christ by the Blakes-
Zee method.
A hint to Rev. c. NJ. Sheldon of Topeka,
Kan, brought the following books to the
college library: His Brothers Keeper"
"The Twentieth Door" Richard Bruce"
Robert Hardy's Seven Days and THE
Redemption of Freetown."
A thesis on free trade was read by Mr..
Linberg before the elective political economy
class last week. The general subject Of
protection and free trade was discussed by
the class for two days.
The junior rhetorical division, after two
terms of work in Shakespearian dramatic
readings, is now making a careful compare
tive study of "a Midsummer Nights Dream"
and 'The Tempest"
The class in Caesar has been struggling
with the direct discourse, but is now maxi
ing very good progress. The Ovid class is
now enjoying the descriptions of the flood,
the replenishing of the earth and the many
beautiful myths which Ovid interwove in
his light and airy vein. The Ifiad class,
having finished three books, is now reading
Xenophon's "Anabasis" at sight at the rate
of three pages per hour.
The classes in algebra and geometry are
proving that girls quite as often as boys
take the honors in mathematics.
The '97s' class-day play, entitled "The
Troubles of Uncle Sam" has been recently
printed and is now offered for sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
ny M E NEAL.
Observation-Disclosures.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-(Specal Tele-
gram.)-A very pretty though quiet we'd
ding was celebrated this evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Gannett.
when Miss Claire Margaret Drake, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Flemon Drake of Omaha.
and Mr.. Frederick Montmorency, chief clerk
of the Burlington railroad at McCook, Neb.,
were united in wedlock by Rev. George C.
Belts of Goschen, N. Y, first rector of st.
Barnabas' church, Omaha.
Luther Drake, cashier of the Merchants
National bank Omaha. uncle of the bride,
who, with Mr.. Montmorency reached Wash
ington yesterday, gave the bride away. Mrs.
Flemon Drake and the brides sister, Miss
Catherine Drake, were present at the cere-
mony, together with quite number of the
Nebraska colony resident in Washington, in
Guiding Senator Thurston, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
e. Andrews, Mrs. Russell B. Harrison, Mr..
and Mrs. William e. Annin Mr.. and Mrs.
E. c. Snyder Wing B. Allen and others.
The home Of the brides aunt, Mrs Gan
nett, where the wedding was solemnized, was
beautifully decorated for the occasion and,
it brought together many of the older resi-
dents of Omaha, dwelling in the national
capital so that Mr.. Belts, the officiating
Clergyman, was led to remark that it was
like section of St. Barnabas parish trans
ferred from the prairies of Nebraska to
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montmorency leave tonight
on a weeks tour of eastern cities. They
will take up their residence at McCook about
June s.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

yesterday afternoon. He was caught by
policeman riding a wheel on one OF the
downtown sidewalks and was taken to police
headquarters. He pleaded guilty to the
charge and was fined 81 and costs. The
police officials are endeavoring TO enforce
the sidewalk ordinance and everyone caught
In the act Of riding on that part OF the
public thoroughfare set apart for pedestrians
is promptly arrested. Nearly all who are
arrested for this offense are Ignorant Of
the provisions OF the ordinance.
Mrs. Julia Sweet OF Benton Harbor, Mich,
now in this city, is greatly distressed over
her failure to find her son, Charles Rogers,
whom she supposed was living in Lincoln.
Mrs. Sweet arrived in the city yesterday
morning and commenced to search for her
son. She was in almost destitute clrcum-
stances, but the police and number OF
women assisted her in the search. The
young man had been employed at College
View, 1t was learned, but a few days ago
left and is whereabouts is now unknown.
1t is thought that the boy is still either
in the city or at work on some farm nearby.
Richard Mansfield established n record In
this city which is not only an Indication
of his own popularity, but is an undeniable
sign Of a most prosperous condition of things.
The sale of seats for his performance in
this city Monday night exceeded even the
expectations OF the great dClOT himself, tHe
total amount taken in at the box office for
the one performance being SO 06S.75. This is
about the largest amount received for one
production for about ten years. The stand
ing room only" sign has been displayed
frequently this year and one noticeable
feature is the fact that high-priced attrac-
tions seem to draw better than the cheaper
ones. About eleven years ago Booth and
Barrett played to $4,000 house in Lincoln.
Chief Clerk John NJ. Butler of the rail-
way mail service has gone to Chicago on
business connected with the mail service
on the southern division.
Superintendent Jackson has returned from
Dewitt, where he attended a Sunday school
convention.
Governor Poynter returned to Lincoln this
morning from South Omaha, where he at
tended a banquet given by the newly or
ganized Commercial club in that city.
Articles OF Incorporation Of the State bank
of Colon have been filed with the State
Banking board. The capital stock OF tl.e
bank will be $4,000. F. ]. Krichman will
be president OF the concern.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Cities.
SHIPPING IN COLORED MINERS
Trouble Likely to Ensue When They
Commence Work in the
Kansas Mines.

PITTSBURG, Kan, May 24.-At called
conference of the executive committee of
district No ID. United Mine Workers of
America, which is engineering the present
coal miners strike in southeastern Kansas,
and the coal operators, four Of the biggest
companies in the district refused to treat
with the committee. The strikers demands
were discussed, the operators voicing their
opposition thereto. No agreement was
reached.
The Central Coal company has, 1t is said,
engaged to ship in $50 negroes to work in
its mines; the Kansas & Texas has 400
negroes now on the road from the Jellico
district in Tennessee and seventy more from
Leavenworth are expected to arrive in day
or two. It is said the colored miners will
be put to work no matter whether a settle
men is arrived at in the meantime or not
Serious trouble may then result, as the white
miners talk of not allowing the outsiders
to go to work.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
ATTEMPT TO DIsBAR ATTORNEY.
Proceedings Against John G. Watson
Omen mt Nehraaka City.

Proceedings Against John G. Watson
Open at Nebraska City.
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. May 24-(spe-
cial Telegram 1.-The committee of attorneys
appointed by Judge Ramsey to hear the
evidence in the disbarment proceedings
against John c. Watson met here today and
commenced the hearing. The committee is
composed of D. T. Hayden Paul Jessen and
s. ]. Stevenson Of Otoe and d. o. Dwyer
and ]. L. Root of Cass county
The charges, which were fled February
T. are signed by a number of the most
prominent citizens of this county and ac-
cuse Watson of transactions involving un-
professional conduct and ask that he be
disbarred from the practice Of law. The
complainants are represented by E. F. War
rem and l.. H. Jackson OF this city, while
Watsons interests are being looked after
by John Morgan and Sloan & Moran of Ne
braska City and Matt Gering of Platts-
mouth.
William Hawke was the first witness
He testified that he employed ]. c. Watson
to break his fathers will, but made no
written contract with him; that he had seen
the instrument purporting to be deed
from him (Hawke) conveying tract of land
to ]. G. Watson and that It bore a date
when he (Hawke) was away from the city;
that he signed papers at different times at
Watson's request without examining them
carefully but had no intention of deciding
him any real estate.
At the conclusion Of Hawkes. testimony,
during which nothing further of Importance
was ELECTED, the hearing was adjourned
until tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Smallpox Mt CoIumbus.

COLUMBUS, Neb., May 24-(specal Tele-
gram.)- we'll developed case of smallpox
was discovered in the Union Pacific yards
here this morning. A man about 22 years
of age was found in poultry car suffering
with the dread disease. Permission was
obtained from the railroad company to use
a vacant section house about a mile east
of town, where the patient was taken, and
also a couple who were found with him. The
strictest quarantine has been established
and the premises guarded by two special
officers. A meeting of the Board of Health
was called today and everything possible
has been done for the unfortunate man and
there Is not the least apprehension of any
epidemic. Attending physicians say 1t is a
genuine case and very strong one
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
STAND ny THE ApMINisrnArIox.
Men Who Fought with Fnrrngut En-
dorse MckinIcN's pnIIcN.

dorse McI<InIcy's Policy.
PIERRE, s. D.. May Special Far
ragut post. U. V. IT,, OF this city. the largest
post OF the union in this state, at its last
meeting endorsed the following resolutions;
Whereas, This command OF Union Veter-
ans union is composed OF members who in
the war OF the rebellion were the "men
behind the guns supporting and upholding
the hand OF Lincoln in his great struggle
for the union and TO keep the hag floating
where 1t had been raised for freedom and
humanity, and.
Whereas, We remember bitterly the fire
In the rear while we were at the front
hghting and suffering and many brave boys
dying en- the field and in the trenches and
prisons, and,
Whereas, We believe and know that the
hre In the rear at that time added to our
sunerings, prolonged the war and gave i'm
mense aid and comfort to the enemy. and,
whereas, The fire in the rear in the pres
ent war reminds us forcibly of the copper
heads and their disloyal, reasonable and
nefarious words and acts IN the war Of the
rebellion
Resolved, That we sustain, encourage,
uphold and support the administration in
its Philippine policy and send words OF
cheer and encouragement to all the brave
men In the army and navy at the front.
Resolved, That in time of war while the
army is at the front we favor more pa
triotism and less politics in the rear
Resolved, That II Dewey and his tackles
and Otis and his soldiers plant the stars
and stripes on the moon, we will stand
by them and demand a mighty good reason
for hauling them down.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
po1NGs OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Graduntions and other Matters of
interest.


GENEVA, Neb., May 24.-(Special.) .)-Com-
mencement exercises of the High school be-
gin this evening. The graduating class con-
sists of twenty-five and the number being
so large two nights will be required for the
exercises. Miss Dora B. Holmes of Lincoln,
formerly of Geneva, is in town. and will
assist on the program by singing. Sheriff
Ogg took Charles Walker, young
man from Exeter adjudged insane, to the
asylum at Lincoln today.
HASTINGS, Neb., May 24.-(Special.)--
The I-romotional exercises of Hastings
High school were held last night in the
Methodist church, which was crowded to
overt1owing within a few minutes after the
time tie doors were opened. Rev. John
Power of the Episcopal church invoked the
divine blessing. An interesting program
was rendered.
SHELTON, Neb., May 24.-(Special.)-
The Shelton public schools closed a sue
cessful year yesterday. Prof. Paul Goss and
his corps of teachers haye all been re-
elected for another year, excepting Assistant
Principal Waters and wife. who have not
applied. The last few weeks of school at
tendance were greatly reduced by sickness
which prevailed in the town and county.
ST. EDWARD, Neb., May 24.-(Special)
Prof. ]. H. Burwell was reelected prin-
cipal of the High school. He gave excel
lent satisfaction last year and every one is
glad he has been retained.
BATTLE CREEK, Neb., May 24.-(Spe-
cial. 1.-The Battle Creek schools Il closed
their years work last Friday. The fifth
annual commencement of the High school
was held last night. Eight pupils gradu-
ated. The Fremont Normal School quartet
had charge of the musical part Of the pro-
No a. tfy,o
being occupied by lecture by Eli Per-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25


SHELTON, Neb.. May 24-(Special) y
This section was again visited by soak
ing rain last night. Fully an inch OF water
fell. With the downpour OF last Saturday
the ground Is now In as good condition as
1t ever has been at this season of the
year.
COLUMBUS, Neb., May 24-(Special) y
Rains have been frequent in this part OF
the state the last three weeks, and the
soil was never in any better condition at
this time Of year Corn, which was thought
to be damaged a week ago, is coming through
! the ground nicely and with a little warm
weather Will forge ahead. Oats and rye
are looking we'll, though they have not been
growing much the last week or so. Pastures
are In frst-class condition and creameries
are doing big business.
ST. EDWARD. Neb, May 24.-(Special.)-
heavy rain fell last night, thoroughly
soaking the ground. over eight inches Of
water have fallen in this vicinity since the
26th day of April. Grain of all kinds is
doing we'll. Fruit trees are blossoming out
splendidly. Corn planting is nearly done
in most cases
EXETER, Neb., May 24.-(Special) Dur
ing the last ten days about two and one
half inches of rain fall is the record at this
point. The last was a good half inch,
about o'clock this morning. The fall has
been distributed over a period or several
days and has all gone into the ground,
soaking 1t thoroughly. Farmers are in high
glee. The corn is about all planted and
most OF it is up, and ready for the cult-
vators Today opens up very warm, with
indications for fine growing weather. Oats
has improved wonderfully since the rains.
NORTH LOUP Neb., May 24.-tSpecial)-
Another heavy rain last night gives Valley
county promise of an immense crop of small
grain. All crops are in excellent condi-
tion
GIBBON, Neb., May 24.-(Special.) .)-An-
other terrific rain fell here last night. Over
an inch of water fell from 1 to 1870 a. m.
1t was accompanied by an intense electrical
storm, which burned out most OF the tele-
phone instruments in town.
GENEVA, Neb., May 24-(Special)-A
light rain fell last night. This is fine grow
ing weather.
KEARNEY Neb., May 24.-(Special)-
Another rain of an inch fell In and around
Kearney last night
WILSONVILLE, Neb., May 24.-(Special
Telegram. )-Heavy rain fell today from
Herndon east: Crops are in good condi-
tion.
GRANT. Neb., May 24.-(special.) Per
kins county was visited by heavy down
pour of rain for two hours last night. II
came just in season to save the small grain.
Corn is coming UP nicely and grass never
was better. The creamery at Grant took in
ri ,o49 pounds of milk yesterday, making
/, 100 pounds of cream.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
women,s Club Doines.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb., May 24.-(Special.)
The Women's club of Weeping Water is
today entertaining the Women's clubs from
this city and Ashland. A debate occupied
much of their time this afternoon and a
grand reception was given this evening
Among those in attendance from this city
are: Mesdames r. o. Fellows, president of
the club II. ID. Travis, S. II. Atwood, Byron
Clark, ]. N. Wise. S. A. Davis, Nellie Ag-
new, G. A. Marshall. H. j. Strcight B.
Elson, Thomas KemDster. William Cole, ].
L. Root, c. F. Stoutenborough, II. C. Nc
Maken, George Hay and the Misses Mayme
and Hattie Sullivan.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
NEW YORK LEADS BETTER LIFE
Police Board Passes Resolutions to
Close Saloons at Midnight with
other Reforms.

NEW YORK, May 24-At meeting of
the Police Board today Commissioner Abell
submitted series of regulations governing
concert halls and similar places and they
were Immediately approved and adopted by
the board. If carried out to the letter they
will result in closing Sunday performances
at concert gardens and the sale of liquors in
these places. The regulations prohibit the
sale of liquors in any of the halls licensed
by the Police Board between midnight and
daybreak.
to begin the enforcement OF the regulations
Immediately.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
CROSS-EXAMINATION
Will Only Strengthen the Testi.
mony of Omaha Citizens.

The testimony which follows will stand
the test of closet investigation. Cross-ex-
animation of such evidence will strengthen
Il. Proof OF this nature is plentiful in
Omaha and the most skeptical can hardly
doubt the claims made for ''The Little
Conqueror' when placed face to face with
the public utterances of friends, neighbors
and local citizens. Read the experience
given below; 1t may save you many hours
of future trouble.
Mr.. Frank Mcfarland, a stone cutter, No.
1908 Jones street, says: TOO frequent
action of the kidney secretions. particularly
at night, at first merely noticeable, but
always on the increase. became at last very
annoying. l had no backache like SO many
people who suffer from kidney complaint
have. but without that extra annoyance
spent a mint OF money trying to check my
trouble. but was unsuccessful until pro-
cured Doan's Kidney Pills at Kuhn & Co.'S
orus s'oie' cofhSr ioth anu bousias spee's.
After the treatment could 60 to bed every
night and sleep like a child until morning.
To say endorse Doan's Kidney Pills is a
very mild way of expressing my opinion"
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all deal
ers. Price SOC per box, or mailed on re-
reipt of price by Foster-M -Miiburn Co.. Buff
falo. N. Y. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name. Doan's. and take
40 substitute.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
wires TO GO Under Ground.

PJATTsMoUTH, Neb,. May 24.-(special)
AT the last regular session OF the city
council the most important business trans
acted was the passing by a unanimous vote
an ordinance providing that all telephone
wires on Main street be carried in cables
under the ground, and the poles removed.
but giving any company the right to cross
Main street on poles. Thirty days were
given the Nebraska Telephone company in
which to comply with the provisions OF the
ordinance, after which a penalty of 81 a
day for each pole left standing between
First and Seventh street will be collected
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Retail Liquor Dealers.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb., May 24.-(spe-
cial.)-The Nebraska Retail Liquor Dealers
Protective association has just closed two
days session in this city. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President, John c. Tierney. Omaha vice
president, Patrick Stanton. Tilden; secre-
tary, G., e. Fields, Omaha; treasurer,
Charles Krug Omaha. II was decided to
hold the next meeting in Norfolk next No
yember
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
brakeman BADLY Hurt.

HASTINGS, Neb., May 24.--(Special Tele-
gram Earl Greene, passenger brakeman
on the Northwestern railroad, met with a
serious accident tonight which will cause
him to lose one leg, If not his life. He was
standing on the front platform of the bag
gage car. when in some way he fen beneath
the wheels and had his left foot badly
smashed and his right leg nearly cut off.
His recovery is doubtful He has a wife
and one child at his home in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Entertaining Returned soIdiers

STRoMsBURG, Neb., May (special.)-
The members of the Grand Army of the Re-
public entertained the members of Com
pany H. Third regiment. last night at the
Opera house. An excellent program was
listened to by the company and it's friends,
after which they INDUCED in banquet. Rev
Presson delivered an able address of well
come home to the company. The boys are
looking well and this occasion was enjoyed
by themselves and their friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Bretasne Needs Large Repairs

NEW YORK, May 24.-The French liner
La Touraine sailed tonight for Havre with
the passengers and cargo of La Bretagne
which was rammed at its dock last week
by the North German Lloyd liner Dar-
barossa. The damaged steamship has been
sent to the Erie Basin for repairs and It
VIII take about fortnight to put the yes
sci In condition for sea again.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

oSCEoLA, Neb May 4.-(Special.) Hon.
j. II. Mickey has been absent at the bedside
of his mother, whose home was at Newport,
la. Mrs. Mickey died and was buried Tues
day afternoon. All of the sons from here. j.
H., Basil s.. Albert p, and William o., be-
ing present at the funeral Mrs. Mickey had
been a widow since November, 1892. Her
husband died while here on a visit to his
children,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Dumnhert-Wflpcr.

EXETER, Neb., May 24.-(Special.)-
There was genuine oldfashioned German
wedding mile south of town yesterday.
Mr.. John Dumphert and Miss Mary VIII.
ger were united in marriage in the Catholic
church at this place. The event was cele-
brated in true German style. large num-
ber of relatives and friends being present.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
PACKING HOUSE. STATISTICS
Omaha Still Shows n. Marked Increase
in Killings Over
Year Ago.

CINCINNATI, May 24.-(Special Tele-
gram price Current says: While there
is some gain in the number of hogs mar
keted the last week. there is continued
large deficiency In comparison with a year
ago. Western packings are 465,000 COM
pared with 415,000 the preceding week and
$4,000 last year. From March / the total
is 4655.000, against 5,040000 a year ago.
Prominent places compare as follows with
a year ago:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Electric Belts
Why DR.. Bennett's In So Far Superior
to ALI Others-ShowinE How tho
Current Penetrntes the System-Al


DR.. Benefits Electric Belt represents
many years OF study and toll. know
that my Belt cannot fail to cure the OBJ
stinate and mortfyins diseases, of men and
women. and therefore ! unhesitatingly
guarantee the cure in every case where
l recommend the treatment of my Belt.
Electricity gets way down to the founda-
tion of a disease and removes the cause
thereby curing the disease.
l will tell you that the greater part of
my life has been spent In perfectng an
electrode through which strong current
of Electricity will penetrate the system
without that frightful burning and blister
ing caused by tho bare metal electrodes
used on all other electric belts and elec-
tric appliances. Prominent electricians
say I have invented and patented the
most ingenious device of the century. Phys
icians say there can be only one result
when electricity is applied to the human
system through these electrodes that re-
suit cure. l have known for many years
that electricity was the greatest remedial
agent that would ever be known to man
but just how to apply the current so that
1t would penetrate puzzled all physicians
and scientists as well as myself / have
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
Observation-Disclosures.

George Meierstein and Miss Hulda L. john
son were married at o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon at the residence of the brides
brother, S03 Park avenue, Rev. T. V. Moore,
pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian
church, officiating. Mr.. Meierstein is well
known in the city as a speedy bicycle rider.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
FIRE RECORD.
Grove Partially Destroyed.

CREIGHTON, Neb., May 24.-(special. D
Mr.. Weigand, who lives in the east part of
Knox county, had his large grove partially
destroyed by fire. This was splendid
grove OF trees, one OF the finest in the
county, and is serious loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25

ALLIANCE, Neb, May 24-(special.,-
The graders OF the Wyoming & Missouri
railroad running from Alliance to Brash
Creek, are on the ground here ready to
push the work as fast as possible, ground
having already been broken for that pur-
pose. The weather has been very wet for
the last four days here with some hail, but
everyone is looking for brighter weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-25
burlington Freight Agents. Trim.

DEADWooD, S. D., May 24-(Special
Telegram )-The excursion Of Burlington
& Missouri River Railway company frelgh.
agents OF the eastern divisions arrived in
Deadwood this afternoon by special train.
There were fifty-four in the company. They
will take in Spearfish Canon tomorrow and
return by way of Denver and Kansas City,