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Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
LOUIE TILLENBAUM INJURED
Runs Across the street and CoIlides
with n Passing street
Car.

Louie Tillenbaum, Eleventh and Dodge
street,, was run over by a street car yester-
day afternoon and his right foot injured so
badly that he will lose all the smaller toes.
He was picked up and carried into a drug
store, where a couple OF physicians dressed
his injuries.
The boy Is s years of age and had been TO
school. He was crossing the street at Six
teenth and Davenport streets and ran into
a southbound car. He was knocked down
and dragged some distance, his heavy over
coat being caught by the wheels. His right
foot was mashed, a long bruise was inflicted
on his left leg Just above the knee and sew
eral smaller and less painful bruises just
above the left groin. He was sent to the st.
Joseph hospital at the request of his parents.
The boys parents are poor people, VINO
have had an exceedingly unfortunate time
during the last winter. During one of the
first hard freezes the lads mother fell on a
slippery Sidewalk and broke her arm.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
HER SENTENCE Is SUSPENDED
Lnyne Says that He Has No Desire
to Prosecute Mrs.
Martin.

When Mrs. Elsie Martin was arraigned
in police court Thursday afternoon to answer
to the charge of stealing $40 from the house
of F.. G. Layne, 26O9 Sherman avenue, she
admitted taking the money. Acting City
Prosecutor Britt urged clemency because
necessities were required which she had no
means to purchase. He said she had never
been guilty of theft before and in this in
stance had returned the money which she
had stolen. He had talked with the COM
plainant and 1t was his desire that Mrs.
Martin should not be prosecuted. Judge
Gordon concurred In the statement of the
prosecutor that 1t was not the intention OF
the state to punish a person guilty of such
an infraction as this and suspended a SEN
tence of thirty days.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

SOUTH OMAHA NEWS.


Mayor En-. or and Chief Carroll held a
conference yesterday in regard to the police
service in South Omaha, and it was decided
that for the betterment of the service a
permanent day and night jailor should be
appointed. Heretofore the patrolmen have
taken turns at serving as jailor and as this
custom has not proven entirely satisfactory
the change mentioned will be made. One
officer will be appointed IN will act as day
jailor all of the time and be relieved by a
night man who will be responsible for the
goods and chattels of the inmates Of the
Jail during his time on watch, 1t is the
mayors idea to have these two jailors give
additional bonds in order to protect the
property of prisoners. This will place the
packages deposited by the prisoners In the
hands of a responsible person and all re-
liability will thus be removed from the
members of the force. When this system
is placed in service each arresting officer
will be required to certify to the amount
of money taken from a prisoner. This will
be considered a check on the Tailor and
disputes and differences will be avoided by
the arresting officer signing the list of
property taken from a prisoner. Several
other changes in the police force are con-
templated. as Mayor EnsoT intends to i'm
prove the service as much as possible with
the appropriation at hand. Who the day
and night jailors are to be has not been
announced as yet, but it Is understand that
the selection will be made within a few
DAVIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

OMAHA, Feb. 23.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: In the published account
of the investigation of alleged ir-
regularities in the state auditors
office there is a subhead as follows: Cor
nered on Free Policies" under which a let
ter written by the cashier of the Union Life
Insurance company is quoted. The imputa-
tion that Mr.. Cornell received anything
free or in the shape Of a bride from said
company is so unjust to him and us that l
am sure you will cheerfully allow space
to explain the entire transaction.
Mr.. Cornell agreed to take out a $4,000
policy under the return single premium
plan This single premium is hardly ever
paid wholly in cash, a note being given for
the balance, bearing interest at the rate of
) per cent per annum. or course the in
sured has the option by paying the entire
amount, and, as a guarantee of good faith
he must pay the minimum sum Of S25 per
thousand of the face of his policy in
cash-that is, in Mr.. Cornell's case, $50.
This was the arrangement" alluded to in
Mr.. Harrison's letter and would have been
just the same IL any other person had taken
out a similar policy. We hold Mr.. Cornell's
note for the balance of his premium upon
which he pays the stipulated interest. Our
company has over $40, 900 of such notes,
representing the premiums alluded to, less
the $25 per thousand, which is collected
when the policy is issued. The last sentence
in Mr.. Harrison's letter is as follows:
I'VE trust, however, that you will not
consider this as indication of our ordinary
method of doing business"
This refers to the unusual procedure of
issuing a receipt for the $50 before the
amount was paid. The receipt was sent
with the policy and Mr.. Cornell promptly
RENTED the amount. JOHN RUSH.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
WORK FOR AN AUDITORIUM
Directors Hold a Meeting the First Time
Since Their Election.
OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION CHOSEN
G.. r. Weller IL Elected President,
Also an Executive Committee
Articles of Incorporation
Read md Adopted.

There was a promising meeting OF the di-
rectors of the auditorium project in the
Board OF Trade building last night. 1t was
the first meeting Of the directors since their
election, and they appeared TO be imbued
with the success of their enterprise. Favor
able reports we're made Of the feeling among
the business men Of the city and it was
decided to push the project with all pos
sible dispatch.
Officers of the association were elected as
follows: President, c. f. Weller; vice presi-
dent, c. II. Pickens; secretary, Warren
Rogers; treasurer, f. II. Davis. These four
officers, with the following nine, who We're
also elected. will constitute the executive
committee, which will have direct charge
Of the operation looking to the erection of
an auditorium: +. j. Hoel, A, 7. Turkey,
Clement Chase, l.. p. Funkhouser, J. II.
Evans, r. Dickens, c. NJ. Wilhelm, f. Metz,
jr., and G.. M. Tibbs.
The articles of Incorporation recently
drawn up we're read and formally adopted
by the board, and after some further dis
cussion of the project the meeting adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
MANY APPLY FOR SPACE
Parties with Live Exhibits to snow
at Exposition Are Numer-
GUS Now.

Applications for space for live exhibits OF
an elaborate character are daily arrivals at
the offices of the Greater America EXPOSE
ton. An application for 1850 square feet
for gas engines by a Beloit, Wis, firm has
been presented to the executive committee.
Frederick Mayer filed an application to be
appointed commissioner to secure French eX-
hibits and his communication was taken I'M
der consideration.
1t is expected that the conference between
the exposition officials and the Board of
Managers of the Nebraska State Agricul-
tural society on the plan of holding a NAM
moth state fair on the exposition grounds
during the summer will occur in a few days.
A letter was received from Secretary Furnas,
which stated that the Board of Managers
will meet the exposition people and the date
will be fixed at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
A Remarkable Name.

A good story is told of Rev. Ottiwell Wood
a celebrated English preacher. Mr.. Wood
had to appear as a witness in a North Coun-
try assize court and was asked and gave
his name in due course.
"What?" asked the judge, peevishly, be-
ing rather deaf. Mr.. Wood repeated his
answer.
Cant hear you; spell it OUT snapped
the judge.
L, double L., double O., D."
The judge threw down his pen in de-
spair. This is even a more remarkable
name than that of the late Admiral w. w.
Wood, which the cadets at the Annapolis
naval academy, when he was an instructor
in mathematics there, always wrote wv,
cube o, square D."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Gives the old Man n Hot Chase.

Louise Spade gave her father Louis Spade
n merry chase for two blocks down Four
teenth street yesterday afternoon. She has
been working at Fourteenth and Capitol
avenue and her father saw her coming out
OF the house. He says she is on the street
the greater part of her time and he wanted
to talk to her. When she saw him, how
ever, she started to run. He followed suit
and the pedestrians saw the lively race.
When the irate parent overlook her she was
crying loudly and her cries were continued
until after she was landed at the station.
Her father asked to have her taken before
Judge Slabaugh and sent to the reform
school. The judge listened to her case last
August and gave her another chance. This
time her father will insist on having her
sent to the industrial school. as he claims
she has become a regular street arab.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
LANDMARK FINALLY BURNED
Building Which Survived the Chicago
Fire of 1871 is Destroyed
and Loss Is Heavy.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-Fire today destroyed
the Lind building. % to 80 Market street.
one of the few buildings which stood intact
through the great fire of 1871 and through
several smaller fires which threatened to
destroy it since that time. Owing to the
fact that a special call for thirty engines
had been sent in from Swift and Company's
stock yards fire only ten engines were left
to guard the down town district, and these,
assisted by two fire tugs, subdued the flames
after three hours struggle.
The building, which was a seven-story
structure, was occupied by a large number
of firms, the majority of them being ma
chinists, printers and engravers. The total
loss is estimated at 1925, 900; of this amount
$75, 900 is on the building.
Two firemen were injured, while many
others had narrow escapes from falling
floors.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
FREE TO MILLIONS OF SUF'
FERERS,
The New Cure for kidney, RIaddes
and trio Acid Troubles.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know OF Swamp-Root.
1t is the great medical triumph of tho
nineteenth century; discovered after years
Of scientific research by the eminent kidney
and bladder specialist, Or, Kilmer, and has
truly wonderful overs in curing kidney,
liver and uric acid diseases,
Kidney trouble is responsible for moro
sickness and sudden deaths than any other
disease, and is so deceptive that thousands
have it without knowing it.
Thousands owe their health and even llte
TO ~Swamp-Root and thousands more who
today think themselves beyond help, can bd
made well by the use of this great remedy.
swamp-Root has been tested in so many
ways, in hospital work, in private practice,
among the helpless too poor to purchase
relief, and has proved so successful in
every case that n special arrangement has
been made by which ali readers of tho
Bee. who have not already tried it. may
have a sample bottle sent absolutely free by
mail. Also a book telling more about
.Swamp-Root and containing some of tho
thousands upon thousands of testimonial let
ters received from men and women who owe
their good health, in fact, their very lives,
to the wonderful curative properties OF
Swamp-Root. Be sure and mention Tho
Omaha Daily Bee, when sending your ad-
dress to DR.. kilmer & Co., Binghampton,
n. Y.
II you are already convinced that Swamp
Root is what you need. you can purchase tho
regular ffty-cent and one-dollar size bottles
at drug stores.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Proyidc for n Destitute Family.

The authorities were called upon Thurs
day afternoon to make provisions for a des-
titute family en- route for Oakdale, sent to
the city by the commissioners for the poor
at st. Joseph. The family consisted of a
mother and two children, a little girl 4
years old and a boy 2 years her junior.
Their name is Bliss. Mrs. Bliss told the
police that her husband, a workingman,
died last month in St. Joseph, leaving them
in destitute circumstances. She said her
relatives in Oakdale had offered her a home
and that the authorities at st. Joseph fur
nished transportation for her little family
to this point. She will be brought before
the commissioners this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
builders Have IA Smoker.

The Omaha Builders and Traders ex-
change last evening held a smoker in its
fifty were present. e. Benedict told OF the
late Chinese raid and r. w. Richardson re-
lated his latest stories. C. r. Cushman was
present with a photograph, which furnished
a number of popular musical selections. The
members were then invited into an adjoin-
ing room, where sandwiches and punch were
served, and afterward cigars We're passed.
Boxes of taffy, by order of the board, were
presented to j. II. Harte, L. G. Hampton
and Secretary o. p. Wedge, as they were not
users of the weed. After refreshments an
hour was spent in story telling and in hav-
ing a good time.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
DEATH RECORD.
Private Ed k1ostcrman,

MARSHALLToWN, Ia, Feb. 23.-(Spe-
cial)-A cablegram was received in this
city last night announcing the death OF
Private Ed Klosterman of Company IL,
Forty-ninth Iowa infantry, which occurred
at Camp Columbia, Havana, Tuesday morn
ing. Private Klosterman was 20 years old
and had resided in this county two years
before enlisting.
This death adds to a remarkable CO.
incidence. There have now been four deaths
in Company H.. One was that of Corporal
Furness, who was sent here to enlist re-
cruits, and the three others have been among
the recruits whose names he secured.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

CINCINNATI, Feb. 23.-Colonel Enoch T.
Carson, aged "a years, died at his home in
this city this afternoon. He had held prom
inent local and state offices and was sur
veyor of this port under Lincoln. In 1S+5
he became a Mason, and in 1871 was grand
commander of the knights Templar of
Ohio. About the same time he was made
lieutenant grand commander of the northern
supreme council of the Scottish Rite thirty
third degree. His library of English, French
and German works on freemasonry is the
largest in the world. He was not only one
of the oldest, but also the highest in rank
in masonry.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
nrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, o., writes:

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before TAX
ing your medicine, life was a burden
to me. / never saw a well day. At
my monthly period / suffered untold
misery, and a great deal of the time 1
was troubled with a severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound / could
tell it was doing me good. continued
its use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. l would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit of others"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
hrs. W. R. BATES, n.nsflsId, La. writes,

Before writing to you | suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhea and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Nowmy
friends want to know what makes me
look so well. Idonot hesitate one min
ute in telling them what has brought
about this great change. / cannot
praise Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the greatest
remedy of the age"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Prominent In EARLY Days.

GLENWOOD, Ia, Feb. 23.-(Special)-
William Kempton, one of the best known
citizens of Mills county, died at his home in
Glenwood last evening. MIR. Kempton came
to Glenwood in 1854, and was in the First
Nebraska legislature. He was Glenwood's
second mayor, and for many years was in
charge of b. & NJ. lands in Mills, Fremont
and Pottawatamie counties He brought the
first steam mill plant to the west. Mr..
Kempton leaves three grown children.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

where he sold pies and sandwiches. He
moved out to the big camp and opened UP
on a larger scale, dealing in lunches, hot
coffee, etc.
Now he owns the SWEETEST restaurant In
Jacksonville, with bevelled mirrors and mar
ble-topped tables and employees six cashiers.
Yes, sir; make no mistake. TIL soldiers
were worth millions OF dollars TO Jackson
VILE and the money they spent will help
the city for years to come, because hun
dreds of thousands Of It we're put in perma-
nent improvements and many lines OF legit-
innate business"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

burglar RS Visit Euin1f.

While the members of the family were
absent for a few moments last evening the
residence of ]. Elliott, Twenty-third and ]
streets, was robbed OF 5000 worth of gold
jewelry and silverware. Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
lott had stepped across the street to call
upon a %neighbor. They were not absent
more than five minutes. Upon their return
they discovered that a kitchen window had
been broken out and that the house had
been ransacked by some thief.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
At His Fingers Ends.

Detroit Journal: An Englishman driving
one cold night on an Irish car said to the
jarvey: ITS a cold night, Pat"
"Begorra, it is!' said Pat.
"Do you think said the gentleman, that
you could tell me the Latin for cold, PATTI"
"The Latin for could, is it," said the
Irishman. FAX. I disremember it just now,
though I have it at my fingers ends this
mint
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

Ger was S. Vail. The bill considered is that
known as II. r. 465. II provides that the
Board of Education In metropolitan cities
shall consist Of nine members chosen by the
city electors. After a protracted discussion
no action was taken. A communication was
read from local union No. 10g, Brotherhood
OF Painters. asking for the central body's
endorsement OF a scale Of wages. After a
resolution to grant the request was passed
the meeting adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Muskogee IL Burning.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. photographic advices
just received from Muskogee, l. t., say that
the town is burning down. The telegraph
office Is destroyed.
Muskogee is the principal city of the
Creek nation. 1t is on the Missouri, Kansas
e. Texas railroad, III miles south of Parsons,
Kan. The town is one of the chief trad
ing places in the Indian Territory and con-
tains a number of business buildings.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

Johns mine, located at the head OF squaw
creek, near Grown Hin, a few days ago.
The house was kept by Frank Fickes and
family, who lost their effects including $3.50
in money. A miner named William Kelley.
who was down in the mine at the time OF
the fire, lost $500 in drafts and checks, and
William Richards, another miner, lost $40
in money. The inmates of the house had
barely time to escape.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
hrs. FLORENCE A.. WOLFE. SIS rlulberry
St., Lancaster, Ohio, writesi

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-For two
years | was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was iniamma-
ton of the womb. Every month suf-
fered terribly. | had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cur any
one, but obtained relief for a short
time only. Atlast | concluded to write
to you in regard to my case, and can
say that by following your advice l am
now perfectly we'll"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Two Deaths in One Family.

AMES. Ia, Feb. 23.-(Special. Mrs.
Elias Wadla, mother of Mrs. John Nelson,
died at her home in Story City Monday.
Two hours later the death of John Nelson,
Mrs. Nelson's husband, occurred. Both Mrs.
Wadla and Mr.. Nelson were pioneers of
Story county.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Old settler of Jefferson County.

WYMORE, Neb., Feb. 23.-(Special.)- &c.
NJ. Murdoch, captain Of Battery A of this
city, has received word of the death of his
mother, Mrs. Prudence L. Snider, at her
present home in Colorado. Mrs. Snider was
one of the early settlers of Nebraska, hav-
ing lived for many years in Jefferson county.
The body was brought to this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Information received at the general offices

received at the general oflces
of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad
in this city indicates that the northern part
of the business section of the town of
Muskogee has been destroyed. The fire
started at 5 a, m. in the Turner block, de-
~stroying that building, A stiff north wind
carried the flames on, and the latest report
is that the court house has burned and that
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad pas
senger station, eating house and hotel can
not be saved. Telegraphic communication
with the town has been cut off. Muskogee
has a population OF from 6 900 to 5000.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

EXETER, Neb., Feb. 23.-(Special.)-Mrs.
Michael Kerwin, an aged woman living ten
miles south of this town, died yesterday of
old age. The funeral was held in the
Catholic church Thursday forenoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Victim Of In Crime.

PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 23.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Mre. Houlgate, wife of Rev. Houl-
gate of the Methodist church, died sud-
denly this evening from hemorrhage of the
lungs caused by grip.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Heavy Loss at Topeka.

TOPEKA, Feb. 23.-Fire, which started at
3 O'Clock this morning. completely destroyed
the building and contents of the Palace
Clothing company, 700 Kansas avenue, one
of the largest stores in this city. The loss
on building and contents is about $50, 900.
The Kellam Book and Stationery company,
adjoining, suffered a loss of sl5, 900. partially
covered by insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

A mass meeting of taxpayers has been
called for Saturday evening at s o'clock in
the council chamber at the city hall to meet
the senators and representatives from Doug
las county for the purpose of discussing the
amendments that have been added to the
proDoeed CITY charter.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
school House at Quarry.

MARSHALLToWN, Ia, Feb. 23.-(Special.)
The public school building in Quarry, a
small town seven miles east OF this city,
was entirely destroyed by fire last night, to-
gether with all the furniture and books con-
tanned in the building. Loss, $4,000; no
insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

A special meeting of the Central Labor
union called for the purpose Of taking action
on bills of interest to organized labor pend
ing before the state legislature and matters
relating to the Painters union was held last
evening in Labor temple, The presiding Off
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
BENJAMIN j.. Haywood.

SHARON. Pa, Feb. 23.-Benjamin j..
Haywood, cashier of the state treasury of
Pennsylvania and ex-state treasurer, died
today after a lingering illness.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

give Inc a liver regulator and I can regu-
late the world" said a genius. The druggist
handed him a bottle of De Wits Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Mass Meeting Called,

Dubuque; f. c. Goodrich, Rockford, Ill;
b.. Ames. Marshheid. Wis.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
THE REALTY ARK EFT.
INSTRUMENTS placed on record Thursday,
February %:
Warrants Deeds,

A. L. Reed ct al to Vaclav Homola,
lot 10. block 3, Van Camps adds SIS
G: e. Haverstick to Abram Sebring,
lot II, block 4, Brown park........... $50
w. F. Campbell to j. A. Russell,
block 6, Brighton's add ............... Sc
South Omaha Land company to John
Tokomai sk Of eA of lot 2, block :,
Conrad Leisage to C. e. and Harry
Leisage, sha of lot 8, block 1853,
R. w. Pryor and wife to Joseph No
yak, n1a s1R of lot 10. block 4,
KountZe's 3rd /, 10
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

LEAD, 5. D., Feb. 23,-(Special.)-Flre
destroyed the boarding house at the Two