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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
COLLISION ON THE BURLINGTON.
Passenger Train Meets Freight and
Engines Are BadIy Wrecked.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Oct. 27.-(Special
Telegram. "A head end collision occurred
in the Burlington yards here this morning
between an eastbound passenger train and
freight No. 30 The passengers were badly
shaken up. but no one was seriously hurt
The freight engine was badly battered and
the tender telescoped, the freight cars fol-
lowing. When it was apparent that the
trains would meet both engineers reversed
and Engineer Watts and Fireman Holmes
of the freight jumped. Engineer Joe Mccoy
of the passenger stuck to his post.
The passenger was delayed about fifteen
minutes, a new engine being put on.
The fault is thought to lie with the freight
since the passenger was strictly on time.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

NORFOLK, Neb., Oct. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram Norfolk INDUCED in an old-fash
ioned town meeting tonight called by Mayor
Simpson at the solicitation cf numerous
citizens for the purpose of considering the
advisabiity OF organizing a public library
association, After preliminary speeches
and discussions, John r. Hays u. j.
Koenigsten and w. NJ. Robertson we're ap-
pointed n committee to draft articles Of in
corporation and report at some future meet
ing. J, E. Simpson and G. A. Luikart were
appointed finance committee to solicit
funds.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Horse up, Two Owners.

FRIEND, Neb., Oct. 27.-(Special) "A
horse said to have been stolen at Sutton
week ago, was located at the Rodford stable,
in this city yesterday. Rodford claims to
have traded for this animal from a passing
stranger at date prior to the theft. Re-
plevin proceedings have been instituted for
its reCOyery
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

better. My troubles became worse and my
sufterings increased instead of improving.
Loss Of appetite, sleep and flesh, besides con-
tinual coughing and pain, showed too plainly
that my was desperate one. lost
almost all faith in the so-called catarrh
cures. when l read about Peru ma, and con-
cluded to try this as last resource. Thanks
to Dr. Hartman's invention, l now enjoy
good health as / ever did, sleep soundly.
have excellent appetite, and have gained in
weight more than | ever did in my life. |
have used nine bottles OF Pe-ru-na and no
other medicine to effect my cure, and l can
most sincerely recommend it to suffering
humanity afflicted l have BEEN
Catarrhal affections may be acute or
chronic, mild or severe, ephemeral or stub
born, lasting or teeting, painful or trivial,
but they all have one origin, one nature
catarrh They all have one cure-Pe- RUN
Mr. William Flood, care Fifth Avenue
hotel, Louisville, KY. says: Your very ex-
cellent tonic, Pe-ru-na, has completely cured
me OF that distressing disease, catarrh,
which affected my head, ncse, bronchial
tubes and, in fact, my whole system. For
nine years, which Is the length of time /
have suffered | bought everything that was
advertised as a sure cure for my complaint,
but it so happened that I did not buy Pc
ru-na until five months ago. After using
your splendid remedy according to your d.
rections | am today well man. l find Pc
ru-na to be the greatest family medicine
ever discovered. | shall always keep a
bottle of it on hand. l candidly state
that had it not been for Pe-ru-na l would
have given up my position, being too weak
to do my work"
| Mr. William Bowkley, Glouster, Ohio.
says: Eighteen years ago l suffered with
chronic catarrh and ralpitaton of the heart.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

FALLS CITY, Neb., Oct. 27.-(Special.)-
The Ancient Order of United Workmen of
this city celebrated the thrty-first anniver-
sary of the lodges organization Thursday
evening in the lodge room. An interesting
program was rendered, including an address
by Deputy Grand Master Van Dyke
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

in 1896 and 1870 5S1 bushels In 1895. Since
July ! this season corn exports asgregate
lSSS,SI6 bushels, against iI,3S1,SOJ bushels
during the same period a year ago and
tS. S.6ts,5Sl bushels in lS9i-9S.
Business failures for the week number
2l, as compared with 22l last week, 2l9
In this week a year ago. 2lS in 1897. 2i6 In
1895 and 2S9 in 1896
Business failures for the week In Canada
number twenty-one, as compared with
twenty last week, twenty-three In this week
year ago, twenty-nine in 1897 thirtS-seNen
in lS96 and forty-eight In 1895.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Electric Plant Changes Hands.

KEARNEY, Neb., Oct. 27-(Specal Tele-
gram )-The lighting plant OF the old Kear-
ney Electric company and all its equip
ments has been purchased by F. w. Blees
of Macon. Mo-; Charles Roehl of st. Joseph,
Mo-. and j. f. Schaefer of Kansas City, who
will take possession November 1. The new
company will be called the Northwestern
Electric Heat and Power company and F.
w. Blees will be the president. j. A. Clarey
of Kearney will have charge of the plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Warmer with Variable
Winds saturday and Sunday
in Nebraska.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday:
For Nebraska, the Dakotas and Kansas
Fair; warmer Saturday and Sunday; varia-
BILE winds.
For lowa-Fair, except rain in extreme
eastern portion Saturday; Sunday fair;
northerly winds.
For Missouri-Fair in northwest rain in
southeast portion Sunday; cooler in ex-
treme eastern portion; Sunday fair; north
erly winds.
For Wyoming-Fair; warmer Saturday;
Sunday fair; variable winds.
Local Record
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU
OMAHA, Oct. H-Omaha record of temper
ature and precipitation compared with the
corresponding day of the last three years:
1899 1895 1897 1896
Maximum temperature =. Sc ~ 40 So
Minimum temperature 80. 3S 81 80 SO
Average temperature .... AZ 63 A 46
Precipitation ...,,.,......,. 90 .O2 .O4 90
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March l.
1899: '
Normal for the day ......,......,......,.4 AZ
Accumulated excess since March i.''..' -
Normal rainfall for the day........ O7 inch
Total rainfall since March 1...... %. 30 inches
Deficiency for the day ......,...... .O7 inch
Deficiency since March 1,.......... 81 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1898. -. 4. "a inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1897. 10 90 inches
Reports from stations Mt s u. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

STILLWATER, Mimi. Oct. 27.-Warden
Wolfer has received letters from j. F.
and j. c. bort, county attorney, Pawnee
City, Neb., in which they are preparing to
bring criminal proceedings against Jesse
G. Mcbride, the confessed murderer, upon
his release from the penitentiary
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

which made life a bur-
den. / had been treated
by several physicians
and had tried many
different patent medi-
cines and had given up
hope of ever being en-
tirely cured. Pe-ru-na
and Man-a-lin were
recommended to me and
as l had tried every
thing else l knew, |
thought | would give it
~ trial which I con-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Lunntic Attempt. suicide.

WEST POINT Neb.. Oct. 27.-(Special)-
Mrs. Louisa Brundiek, an insane patient now
in the county Jail at this place awaiting
removal to the asylum at Norfolk attempted
to commit suicide by slashng her throat
with caseknife. An attendant discovered
her in time to save her life.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Madison County sunday schooIs.

NORFOLK, Neb., Oct. 27.-(Special
Telegram.)-The Madison County Sun
day School convention completed or
ganization today by electing the fol-
lowing officers NJ. F. Thomas, Madison,
president; G. NJ. Thompson, Norfolk, vice
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Methodists Conduot p ReviynI.

GENEVA, Neb, Oct. 27.-(Specal.)-
Evangelist Miller closed a series OF revival
meetings at the Methodist church last night.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
WEEKLY CLEARING HOUSE TOTALS
Aggregate of Business transactions
hN the Assncintcd nnnka.

NEW YORK oct 27-The following
table, complied by Bradstreets, shows the
bank clearings at the principal cities for
centage of increase and decrease as COM
pared with the corresponding week last
year;
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
BODY FOUND on DEAD MANS BAR.

FIonter Bearing No CIew for Identif-
cation Lodges on the Sand.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Oct. 27-(Special.)
"A dead body was found yesterday on bar
In the river near Rock Bluffs partially bur-
led in the sand. Coroner Slater was called
and found that the body had evidently been
there long time but could find no clew
as to its identity. and 1t was Inferred near
Rock Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28


who has for year aftsf HesT ese W IN
S-in NAV consider their case hopeless ana
Tor that reason hesitate sneh to efsn Is
sInost wi5m mS as bad as disease itself II puts
beyond the reach Of aeSe Mhen ago you 6sn
Treatment with my Belt what Il fai hST tn aods ds
for thousands of others It ra WIZ hV5 V5u i"' viii
frankly tell you so. ,,., obomois-coyered
My Belt has soft, siiken' chat nannot burn
ana is,ss blister, as used do on the ali p'' oihsr
al eieetrSSeists t Sits have entirely don: away
gh ms rEhtfn or @ss 9nrnRRs tRs current @ q
atbs, 6et w s'Ms My Electric suspensory for 'qs
cure Of the various weaknSSsssr ,TnSaser O. Of one OF
my S Belts % Beqnsts GsetFF Hhs fdf : ses eens Sa
cs gpoH or wrto 9SnserdSs %s 5GaayGto Get my ny
y u on-de1ai -ait nj. ctr!city, symptom plannSs plahaas
ana literature which ,Ss wi'l world. tSa consuita
-, ara ~dyice without cos
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

l worked SO long and assiduously to per-
feet my Electric Belt and so we'll do
know its wonderful virtues, that J. uno
where / recommend the treatment of my
Belt. 1t has astonished physicians and
scientlsts-who now ndorse i. My Belt Is
rients 1t is Natures remedy. Drugs Will
not cure you-they simply stimulate Under
its potent flame the eyes become clear tne
comes elastic and the bowels regular, The
digestion will become normal, the appetite
nervous disorders disappear. New red, rich
blood will course through your veins which
viii mantle the cheeks and lips and give
circles around the eyes will fade away and
the weak man or woman is made, new
being; restored to health and sexual power
/ am the inventor of
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
ION anu -TF'VV :. CI.c@eIr
DR.. Bennett f'ssaT's eamssny,

Rooms 20 and n Oo"sI"" brueH'
Qgaha, Nebr, l6th and podse s"'s
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
s exual Impot=ncy,

49,. AL4n!. 90, 49,
cocele, sp4 rmatorrhoea
aud all sexual weak
nesses in either sex;
restore shrunken OF
undeveloped rga n $
and vitality; Gu r e
rheumatism In every
guise, kidney, Liver
and Bladder Troubles,
Chronic Constipation,
Nervous and General
Debility, Dyspepsia,
all Female Complaints
etc,
1t is hard for some
people to think they
can be cured now, be-
cause thsy have tried
the old drug remedies
of years ago and found
them failures. IT Is
necessary for these
people to think a little.
The world moves-thls
is an age of progress.
Tho man nr woman
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

tr!city Is the Vital al
every human being.
When there Is a lack
of this Force, Electric
fly must be supplied.
My belt is to supply
this LOST ELEC-
TRICITY. 1t Is a food
for blood. brain, mus
cles and nerves. l
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Face to Face.

with Disease Man Hardly knows
Which Way to Turn-Drugs Do Not
Cure-They Stimuinte-Dr. Bennetfh
Electric Belt EGuips fou with
Weapon to Fight Disease That You
Can Trust-The Cure Is Guaranteed
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
DR., Rennett'S Electric Belt

a know exactly what 1t will do. Elec-
49, vital and Neryp Force of
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
DOMINION OF CANADA

Totals, L. S....... $, 100, iS7, 1877 81. 2 :.
Totals outside n. VI G92. 49,, AL 81. 8
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Reports from stations at s -. IN.

7 Indicates trace OF precipitation,
LUCIUS A. WELSH.
Local Forecast Oniclal
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Marriage at FreepOrt.

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Leach, of Free
port, occurred the marriage of their
Inez, to Mr.. Walter Hall
man, on Wednesday, May 10th, Rev.
L. L. Lockard officiating. The young
couple were united in marriage under
an arch of apple blossoms, about $50
O'Clock, after which the guests sat
down to splendid repast spread for
them. They were then surprised by
the appearance of the Upper Iowa
band, of which Mr.. Mailman was a
member. The boys played a number
of pieces which were appreciated by
the guests. Mr.. Mailman appeared
and thanked the boys for the splendid
music and invited them also to par,
take of the wedding repast. After
listening to s number OF selections well
rendered by the orchestra, all wen,
home feeling that they had been royal
ly entertained. A GUEST.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
The GreatersAmerica ExpssitisI

Which will open at Omaha, 70.
July lst and close November LIST, ~,
will be the most unique as we'll as Ne
most successful Exposition that rs
ever been held in the United Stat ,.
The opportunity for special featd Il
which recent conquests have given I +
management, will be utilized to tip
fullest extent. In addition to the ret
ular features, such as exhibits of nj
of the Industrial interests of the coui
try, agriculture, mining and arts, therl
will be most complete collection OF
war relics, direct from the seat of wal
which will be of great interest to all
An exhibit that will especially appea
to the people in general, will be the
colonial exhibits from the Philippines
from Cuba and from Hawaii. No
only the representative people from
these islands will be at the exposition
but they will be placed before you il
their own habitations, just such a
they live in in their own countries
surrounded by tropical plants ans
trees, such as you would find were yol
to visit these faraway islands. Ever
more excellent musical talent ha
been secured than last year, anon,
them being London's best band. IA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
A PARTICIPANT.

Following is a copy OF the resolu-
tons presented by Prin. H. L. Ccffeen,
in respect to the memory of the late
Prof. J. Breckenridge. They were I'M
animously carried by rising vote:
BE IL Resotred, That as the Great Teacher
has in his providence called from labor one
who In the past has been an earnest teacher,
a safe counselor, careful guardian and a
loving friend to his students that the North
eastern Iowa Educational Association rscog-
nizes the great work Prof. John Brecken-
ridge did during his industrial life as a
teacher that we sympythize with his family
in the loss OF loving husband and exem-
plary father; also with Winneshiek county
and Northeastern Iowa In the death of so
valuable and helpful citizen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
c. M. 4 St. P. Rx. Excursions.

To SiouxAFalls, s. Dak., and return
May 1927, good to return until May
20, one and one-third fare.
To, Waterloo, Ia, and return June
1914, good to return until June II, one
fare.
To st. Louis, Mo-, and return June
1920, good to return until June "a, one
fare plus So.
To Richmond, Va, and return July
1912, good to return until Aug. Is, one
fare plus So.
To Des Moines, Ia, and return June
l4-l5, good to return until June II, one
fare.
To Sioux City, Ia, Council Bluffs
and Arion, Ia, and return (fOr the
Firemen's Tournament at Missouri
Valley June 1920, good to return un'
til June "a, one fare.
To Detroit, Mich, and return July
3-5, good to return until Aug. 10, one
fare plus 81.
For particulars inquire Of
s. V. POTTER, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

To the Republican Electors of the State OF
Iowa:
There will be q delegate convention of the
republicans OF Iowa held In the city Of Des
Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, August End, at
III o'clock q. m. for the purpose of placing in
nomination candidate for each OF the follow
ing ofices, viz:
For Governor,
For Lieutenant Governor,
For Judge OF the Supreme Court,
For Superintendent ofPublic Instruction,
For Railroad Commissioner,
and for the transaction of any other business
that may properly come before republican
state convention.
All voters Of the state believing in republi-
can principles and who endorse the policy of
the republican party are invited TO unite I'M
der this call for the election Of delegates to
said convention. The ratio of representation
will be as follows.
One delegate at large from each county, and
one additional delegate for each two hundred
(2O0) votes OF fraction of one hundred (l0O) or
over cast for Hon. Geo. l.. Dobson, republican
candidate for secretary of state at the general
election held,Novemher 8. 1898
1t is especially recommended and urged by
the state central committee that the several
counties in the state reorganize their county
committees at the convention held for the
purpose ofelecting delegates to the state con-
vention. The representation to which the
several counties will be entitled under this
call Is as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
HOws This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Cataarh Cure.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Props. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney tor the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & Truax, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o. Walding, Kinnan & Mar
vim, wholesale druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous sufaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls family pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Notice of Advertisement.

STATE OF Iowa, ss r., p,s,r,o, corrt
WINNESHIEK COUNTY. 90 II D'''iS' S'
In matter OF the estate of Eliza NJ. Wheelock,
deceased.
To the Treasurer OF State,1 John Herriott,
and Arthur II. Anundsen, Administrator, !.
Ii. MITCHELL Mrs. Carrie M. Sdhofield, Mrs. +.
Emma Brown, Mrs. Winnie Hlden, Henry ID.
Mitchell, VIM. IL Mitchell, MiS. Olive Marion
Lund, Mrs. Carrie NJ. Mcintosh and unknown
heirs of Eliza NJ. Wheelock. DECEASED.
You and each of you are Hereby notified
that the undersigned duly Appointed and
qualified appraisers of properly charged or
sought TO be charged with the payment of a
Collateral Inheritance Tax, will, at nine
O'Clock a. m, on the sixth day OF June A. ID.
1899, at the Office of the Clerk o. the District
Court of Winneshiek county, Iowa, in said
County and state. proceed 70 appraise the
property of the estate OF said decedent subject
TO the Collateral Inheritance Tax as provided
by law.
Please take notice and govern yourselves
accordingly.
Dated April 20 A. ID. 1899.
X. THOMPsoN,)
il. MARSH, Appraisers.
III JOHN FINN,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Richard Mansfield at Ced ar Rapids.

Remember the rate of One Fare for
the Round Trip over the B., c. r. &
N. Ry. to Cedar Rapids next Friday;
attraction, Richard Mansfield in
"Cyrano de Bergerac. The prices of
admission are as follows:
Parquet and four rows in dress circle
$3.50, balance of dress circle and four
rows in first balcony $500, balance OF
first balcony $3.50, second balcony
$l.OO. gallery IS and SOC.
Sale of seats will open May %. APP
plications for seats from out of town
will be placed on file and given the
same consideration as the city sale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

Annual State Encampment G. A. R. Water.
loo, Iowa, June 4Is.
One Fare For The Round Trip from
all points in Iowa on the B., c. r. &
N. Ry. Tickets on sale June Is and
IA, good until and including June II.
Call on B., c. R. & N. agents for fur
ther information. t6-l4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

The current issue Of Ho,per's Week
~ contains some exceptionally interest
ing illustrations OF the recent expert
ments In wireless telegraphy at Wash
ington. Among the Weekty's regular
features for the spring of 1899 are Cas-
par Whitney's series of articles on
Hawaii, Julian Ralph's series on IAN
American Sovereign" and 1.-THE Con-
spirators," an extremely entertaining
seria! by Robert w. Chambers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
BRECKENRIDGE MONUMENT.
To AU DhO haze been Pupils Of Prot.
breckenridge.

To AU Dho haze been Pupils Of Prot.
breckenridge.
FELLOW STUDENTs:-You no doubt
albng with US, feel that in the recent
sudden death Of Prof. Breckenridge
you have lost true ard valued friend.
You remember the kindly interest
he took in you, not only while in his
school, but after you ceased to lie an
attendant there; also, how earnestly he
labored to aid you to become more in
.elligent men and women; you doubt
! less remember with q more kindly
feeling and higher appreciation the
\ deep concern he took In reaching your
thinner life, and arousing within your
hearts the noble aspirations for higher
and better things.
NJ You, perhaps. feel, as you reflect up
lon the events Of your school days, that
1.-THE laudable ambition he awakened in
, you to reach higher plane, morally
rs we'll as Intellectually, has, in a
rreat measure, enabled you to become
] What you are.
! A number of his pupils who were
J PRESENT at his funeral, prompted by q
, d,sire to manifest in some appropriate
aid tangible manner their esteem for
HIM, and their appreciation of his
w'rk, met at the DEBORAH Institute in
thu evening to discuss ways and
mttns Of raising fund to erect suit
abldmonument in commemorati0n OF
his york.
IHorder that the thought thus ex.
pressed might be carried into action, ii
was ieemed advisable to entrust the
worA to an executive committee, and
accordingly the committee of seven,
comTesed of those whose names appear
below was selected.
Wehave chosen to reach you by is
suingtn open letter informing you Of
this npvement, and offering you an
opportunity to contribute to this fund
We rust that you will take per
, sonal Interest in this matter, and, in
addition to prompt remittance, as
sist us h calling the attention of othel
, DecoraA Institute students to thi,
. movemSnt, and when possible, by
sendingPs the names and addresses o
former Students residing in your vici
nifty.
Thanthg, you in advance for :
prompt bNplS and your remittance, w
r remain, Yours Fraternally,
: E. JEHoPK,
j. Chairman,
: w. q. N4RDHEIM,
Treasurer,
# A. 8. OPkEIM, co,,u,;..oo
Secretary, 'ee
f. W. CUTTING,
F. A. MASTERS,
g. o. HAUGEN,
4 ALoIsi F. KOvARIK,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

MCCLURE's MAGAZINE for June will
contain All account of Marconi's latest
and most marvellous experiments in
telegraphing without wires especially
in telegraphing across the English
Channel,) prepared by Cleveland
Moffett with Mr.. Marconi's own as
sistance. 1t will describe popularity all
the apparatus and methods employed,
and will be fully illustrated from pho
tographs taken expressly for McCyure's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

THE Allanakee Journal, democra-
tic paper Of merit published simultan-
eously at Lansing and Waukon, has
increased to seven column quarto.
The Journal is good paper and: this
Improvement ought to be appreciated
by its readers.