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The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
Marine Miscellany.

The new five masted sch. NJ. D. Cressey
has completed loading cargo of 2470
tons of ice on the kennebec river for Bal
timore, which is the largest amount of ice
ever taken from there in schooner. She
is the first five master to load on the Ken
nebec above Bath. She receives 6Oc.
ton freight.
Late reports from the five masted sch.
Gov. Ames, which stranded on Low Key,
near Key West, Fla, May 10Th while
bound from Norfolk for Galveston with
cargo of coal, state that there is "a posi-
| bility of saving the vessel. She lies on
rocky bottom and is full of water, but the
weather was calm and there is no danger
unless the sea becomes heavy. A tugboat
and two schooners are at the scene assist
ing in jettisoning the cargo of coal, and
when she is lightened sufficiently an at
tempt will be made to pull her into deep
water
June LIST Henry Lord 4 Co. received
a telegram announcing that the schooner
Matte Holmes, for Bangor from New
York, with coal for Getchell Bros. of
Brewer, had been sunk in collision with
the schooner Ada Ames off Newport, K.
L., and that the crew had all been saved
and taken to Newport. The ill-fated
schooner is owned in Bangor, the largest
part belonging to Henry Lord, who is her
manager, and the others, David Bugbee,
W. Fl. Strickland, the Larrabee estate, G.
P. Stetson and Fred G. Lancaster, several
shares each. The vessel was of 100 tons
and was uninsured
Percy & Smith, the Bath shipbuilders,
have decided to add the second five
masted schooner to their fleet of vessels
and the frame is now on the way from
| Virginia in the schooner Annie F. Kim
ball. The new vessel will be about 1,SOO
tons, and will be built on the model of the
| four master S. P. Blackburn. She will
| be about the same size as the M. D..
Cressey and built at the same yard. The
keel of the new FIVE masted sch. to be
built at Bath for Capt. Whitman Chase,
Jr, will be laid the first of June. The
masts have been ordered in Oregon. They
will be 10 feet long.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08


leading Famly Newspaper
the publishers The Republican urn
alliance with 1.-THE York Weekly Tribune
both
tn his mIy and
which he cordial of
stanty unrngy
different
think it! Both these a
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
NEARLY
NEARLY
Fifty eight Years OId!!!

It's long life, but devotion to the true
interests and prosperity of the American
People has won for it new friends as the
years rolled by and the original members
of its family passed to their reward, aad
these admirers are loyal and steadfast to-
day, with faith in its teachings, and con-
tidence in the information which it brings
to their homes and firesides.
As a natural consequence it enjoys in
its old age all the vitality and vigor of its
youth, strengthened and ripened by the
experiences Of over half century.
1t has lived Oh its merits, and on the
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
AUGUST FLOWER.

1T is surprising fact" says Prof. Hou'
ton, "that in my travels in all parts of the
world, for the last ten years, l have met
more people having used Green's August
Flower than any other remedy. for dyspep
sia deranged liver and stomach, and for
constipation nd for tourists and sales
men or for persons filling Office positions,
where headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is a grand remedy. 1t does
not injure the system by frequent use, and
is excellent for sour stomach and indiges.
ton" Sample bottle free at Poor &
Sons, Belfast, and A. B. Sparrow, Freedom,
Sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08

pumped out, however, his body was dis
covered in the forward part of the cabin.
He had persisted in the vain effort to res
cue his sister and Miss Hunter.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08

Thirty-fi five men of Peoria, ILL.,, have
formed club, and each member is pledg-
ed to marry widow. Fines, penalties
and explosions are provided for viola
ton of the rules There is no age limit
on the widow, and where member mar
ries a widow with children he receives a
portion of the fund accumulated through
fines.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08


sd} Jaw Miss May clinging to
'iaer at the end of the saloon.
n Write with terror, but did not
..,. Live c91ied her to the compan-
4, '-" 4ssed her up to Mr.. How
.s. ...i retuIned to the deck. Co
n Tnr saloon, Mr.. Crosby heard
a, . mi Mss Hunter calling for
On. |ere pinned down under
a.n.. tdulture on the lee side.
l "ae aiming rapidly, but Messrs.
3. '-' rpsby succeeded in pull
b. rnge that lay across the
l4a. women and Mr.. Crosby
aM H1u-er' hand, and tugged
in.. -adTr her There was a lurch
a o-t hand slipped through his
e back into the water. When
n.s- , KS ffet she had disappeared.
4 M Dfosby went to the assistance
a7p a-urI who was struggling to
"'e The Commodore had hold
BE n. arm trying to pull her from
u fa... VI debris that held her down.
b and AlEht hold of Mr.. Garner S
'eas,' is Two men struggled with the
I'M. porn Of desperation, but their
n a, were unavailing.
sHppr Pas a terrible rush of water
ase ~. .t'e hAtchway and the flood quick
tiAbad t'1'e the mems heads. Crosby
e0tsn " trough a skylight that had been
sgbsJ \ ny sailor and swan to boat
algat ''en sent out by the yacht Dread
Ne s. .17 Mohawk was raised Commo-
Feped i ,oet was found with his wife
N form 'ue yacht capsized the ballast, in
y aoorinn' oars of lead, broke through
WITH tbs ana it was these bars, togeth
N clotbiee furniture, that pinned down
17atsr lug a Of Mrs. Garner and Miss
NY Of s Mn cost them their lives. The
Eepe of & Ihorne was not found for a
ssuntou ays after the accident and it
i sger Hvsea that he had fallen or jump.
'ard' When the yacht was
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
Farm for Sale.

The George NJ Knowlton farm of 100 acres in
East Northport, IL mile from the Camp Ground,
shore road Has water front of about four acres
Buildings practically new and in first class repair
House contains II rooms. Large orchards of
apples, plums and pears; and small fruit. Pasture
and wood lot; four wells, one connected with the
the house. Apply to
3w2l G. G. ROSE on the t,lace
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
WheeIs,
Hubs,
Spokes
AN" Rims.
MASON & HALL.

Safe deposit boxes for rent at So, SIS $3.50 and
IS year.
Our new vault is unequaed in Eastern Maine
and UNEXCELLED in security against fire
and burglary in the country.
Those renting boxes have the exclusive
riviege of taking their boxes to and from the
vaults.
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08
The Mohawk.

fba '5" he now almost forgotten trag
it5, yacht Mohawk, which sank in
F0i ,ll Bav. July 20, 1876, when the
en- s,a persons were lost, including
IS III Wv If the Yacht, William L. Gar
i oaps Edith May, who afterwards be-
p wife ct the New York millionaire,
Iat Guest ol Mr.. Garner, and Colonel
50 'ae To-, rosby, who was member of
laH Sheridan's staff during the
Cd. consul to Florence, Italy, res
+. M.. MAY from the cabin of the
q ,4riIing his own life in doing
q ,.tt sank four minutes after the
.-.k and in that short time the
u.nncenJ gallantry was displayed
" .s., If MI. Garner in attempting
-rir friends. Those who were
IS we're colonel J. Schuyler Crosby,
Rowland of New York
FL .ms 4. Montant, Miss Adele
& r.., Thorne and Mr.. and Mrs.
s'' .nsby was awarded a medal
.l saving service under the au-
congress, but declined to accept
f4-beia had been rewarded in a
manner After long search
alo had disappeared, was found
[tb sea, and both the heroes
rI such magnificent gallantry
,qraei cold medals in June 1877.
SUMMER SAIL.
Garner, owner OF the Mo
.puuAdOIe of the New York
.U M enthusiastic sportsman
ume manufacturer, invited a
.,...84, to a sail down the bay on
,mel day Those in the party
rsui0Ie and Mrs. Garner. Miss
Ma Mis-, Adele Hunter, daughter
SIN s,-- Hunter OF Hunters Point
ry fayorite; Frost Thorne,
'r> Guner;Louis B. Mortant,
uuyer Crosby of Riverdale,
.40 80 Rowland.
lpt vas a large, staunch
r-t. the pride of the bay, and
...-.0 W Captain Rowland and a
NeH'l Inen' l"S d silor1
t'u ,i q = ; ~ d oe'' u =
Ny men }S :. on iI iiiol,oie anu
... The dty had been bright, but
NiA "P "ti't '''' - "eie 'e'
~ uP - ''-i tii0 ~, 80 ~ L
~ ''' 49, 9'ii1n "u.I oi' ; otl,s
- rus s''otT sd" q iIPPle
' o'ii' ''S y" ,'Iei' ~ .llo
" SCI '''' ''iNS VI ''nS
,...... -.,
,. -i,ie ' 49, . lGU''''I' W u
-iV 'ii' 'ioi as u iPPo" "il''
" tAN@S was pie@u WIN we
ann that rho cantrahoard
t. .Nered and no move was
...u ,uli.
f. ..- spit If rain and the guests
.... auue sailing Master Row
.r lup wheel BY this time
HAtus eyes were watching
.H murmur that swelled to
.r.. ng The beach when there
s. gu on board of shortening
0r5uL the centreboard.
U 4rs we're coming with racing
..0 u. fine white caps We're close
The Republican journal., 1899-06-08

Baltimore firm is making thing brick
and ornamental work from crushed slate
rubbish.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
WHY BoYs DRor oUT OF SCHOOL.
Meeting of Two Hundred Teachers
Discusses Question Mt Fremont.

Discusses Question Mt Fremont.
FREMONT, Neb., Dec. 1.--tSpecial.)-A
Thanksgiving educational meeting is in
progress at the High school building today.
Nearly 200 teachers and those interested in
educational matters from Dodge and SUI
rounding counties are present At the open
ing session this morning Prof. ]. V. Scar
con OF the Wahoo public schools read a
we'll prepared paper on THE Eighth Grade
Problem" He deprecated the increasing
tendency of children especially the boys,
to grow dissatisfied with school work as soon
as that grade was reached and spoke of that
grade as preparatory to the High school.
The paper brought out an animated discus
zion, especially by Eighth grade and High
school teachers, who gave their views OF
why boys do not complete the High school
course in such numbers as their sisters and
the best means of awakening their interest
in continuing their studies
Miss Cora owen Of the North Bend schools
read a paper on THE Teachers Oppor-
tunities" The first paper this afternoon
was by Wilbur Fike on Farming" He
gave some original and well-put ideas on
that subject and its connection with the
educational system of the state. Prof. C. f.
Carey of Platte Center read a paper on Tho
Personal Power of the Teacher" which was
discussed by Prof ~ W. Preston of the
Fremont Normal school and others SUI
perintendent w. S. Williams Of Columbus
next spoke on The Teachers Influence
Upon the Pupil" Miss Eoline Clark OF the
Fremont High school led the discussion.
The closing session of the meeting will ha
held tomorrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
.;pousnno Toprnr.

Could not express the rapture Of Annie r.
Springer OF 1925 Howard street Philadelphia
Pa. when she found that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption had completely
cured her OF hacking cough that for many
years had made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her no help.
but she says OF this Roval Cure: at soon
removed the pain in my chest and l can
now sleep soundly, something l can scarte.y
remember doing before. | feel like sounding
its praises throughout the universe" So will
every one who tries DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for any trouble Of the Throat. Chest
or Lungs. Price soc and S1.00 Trial bottles
free at Kuhn G Co.'s drug store; every
bottle guaranteed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
CIcNN To EnntnnI.

FREMONT, Neb, Dec. Especial -
From descriptions of the highwayman who
was shot in South Omaha last night he s
thought to be the same man who was d's-
charged from the county Jail here this week
after serving a short sentence for injuling
the school house at Ames. He gave his
name before as Roy Burns He had worked
few days the week before at the Ames
sugar factory, where he went by the name
of Bush, which was supposed to be an
alias. partner of Burns, who gave his
names as James Mccoy, was sent up at the
same time for carrying concealed weapons,
He is a little shorter than Burns, smooth
faced, with light brown hair and when
talking keeps his eyes on the ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

EDGAR, Neb,, Dec. 1.-tSpecial.)-
The Edgar Gun club held a big
hunt yesterday. The club divided into two
parties, one party headed by James Nc
Nally and the other by ]. w. Hiler. The
hunt began at 6 o'clock a. m. and closed at
p M, the agreement being that the losing
party should pay the expenses of a banquet
and ball in the evening When the game was
counted it was found that McNally's side
had made $50 points and Hler's 400.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
Great Railroad scheme.

HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 1.-(Special)-
Several of Hastings capitalists and profess
sional men are discussing plan for rail-
road to be built from the wheatfeds of
South Dakota through the great western
grain country to the gulf for the purpose
of shipping grain. They say that the right
of-way will not cost them a cent They
expect it to be gladly given by the farmers,
as the new road will expedite grain ship
ments The Hastings men who are mo t
active in discussing the proposed enterprise
are j. B. Cessna, Harry DUNCAN and c. w.
Stewart.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. IA meeting of
the shareholders of the recently organized
Federal Telephone company will probably
be held here within few days to discuss
the proposed consolidation between that
company and the Telephone and Telegraph
Company of America. Henry A. Evert,
one of the heaviest hackers of the Federal
company, speaking of the proposal said that
the Federal will not combine with the big
company al once. 1t may be some time
before the combination is effected. But II
the Federal company is not II part Of the
tract for the two companies to work to-
gether that will make the position of the
Eedernl comnnnN perfectly secure
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
Saws He Did II for Fun.

STANTON, Neb., Dec. 1.-(Special Tele-
gram John Thurman. aged H. who re-
sides with his parents in the northwest part
OF this county was arrested today for at
tempting to wreck passenger train on
Tuesday on the Minneapolis & Omaha rail-
way five miles east OF Norfolk, by placing
Instructors on the track. He acknowledges
his guilt, saying he did it for fun.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
CnthoIic Fair at Aubnrn CIoses.

AUBURN, Neb,, Dec. l-lSpeclal.) THE
women of the Catholic church last night
closed three days festival and fair. The
suppers each evening were given in Fra
ternity hall. The fair was held in the opera
house. The receipts will exceed $500. The
disagreeable weather of yesterday somewhat
curtaied the success of the last day, but
the fair was a success.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02


came to Waco and sat for his picture. In his
hand he held stick cut from the grave Of
General Andrew Jackson, which has been
carried by him ever since. Mr.. Brock is a
dignifed old gentleman, showing few signs
of decrepitude His family Bible is still
preserved, and it shows that the date of his
birth was written III years ago.
Surely a few words from this remarkable
old gentleman. who has had III years of eX-
perence to draw from, would be interesting
as well as profitable. lengthy biographical
sketch is given of this remarkable old man
lin the Waco Times Herald, Dec. A. 1898. A
still more pretentious biography of this, the
Oldest living man, illustrated with a double
lcolumn portrait, was given the readers Of the
Dallas Morning News. dated Dec H. 1898,
land also the Chicago Times Herald of same
ldatc. This centenarian is an ardent friend
Iof Pe-ru-na, having used it many years
In speaking of his good health and eX-
ltreme old age, Mr.. Brock says:
after man has lived in the world as
Hong as l have, he ought to have found out
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
Lincoln Local Notes.

Rev. Arthur T. Reed OF Oberin. o., began
a series OF evangeistic meetings at the Ply
mouth Congregational church tonight which
promises to be very effective.
The Charity Organization society has re-
ceived few urgent calls for help this year.
There is such heavy demand for labor just
now that destituton from lack OF employ
ment is very rare.
W. B. Humphrey has been appointed in
spector for the Lincoln bureau in place OF
Mr.. A. C. Beeson, who has been appointed
to similar position in Omaha. Mr. Beeson
left with his family for Omaha today,
The executive committee OF the Nebraska
Christian Endeavor association met in the
city yesterday to arrange for the annual
meeting of the organization to be held here
October 10. 1900. The new auditorium will
doubtless be used for this important ga h
ering and the local committee on arrange .
ments expect to fill the building to its doors.
Fully 1000 are expected. The committee
also considered plans for furthering the
cause OF Christian Endeavor in Nebraska.
The following members OF the committee
we're present Miss Amy Clark, secretary;
f. NJ. Weitzel, treasurer A. ID. Sche-mer-
horn, superintendent Christian citizenship;
Miss Bohne, superintendent missions; Mrs.
f. II. Carruthers, superintendent junior de
partment Clark Oberlies, OF the depar r,ment
OF publicity.
The confectionery stock OF Hyatt G. Hyatt,
l35 South Eleventh street, was DESTROYED
by fire early this morning, entaillng a loss
of about 50 OO0 covered by insurance. Tho
building was slightly damaged,
The third season OF orchestral concert )
in this city was ushered in by Prof. Hag
enow's Philharmonic orchestra tonight This
orchestra was organized little over two
years ago by Prof. Hagenow of the Uni
versity School OF Music and, aided by the
musicians of the city, he has raised it to
a standard unexceled by any similar or
ganlzation in the west, 1t consists OF thirty
pieces and is made up of the talented
musicians In the city. Mrs. f. Baker OF this
city appeared as soloist at the concert to-
night
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

FALLS CITY, Neb., Dec. l.-(spcclal.)-
Several cases of diphtheria of the worst
form are reported In this city. Mrs. Mary
b. Mcconnell died of the disease yesterdly.
The young son of Rev Dean OF the Methodist
church is now lying near death, and The
wife OF Prof. John d, Fair is afflicted with
the disease Precautions are being takC n
to prevent an epidemic.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
Insane Asylum Thanksgiving.

HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 1.-(SpeciaI) ,
Thanksgiving was properly observed at the
Asylum for the Chronic Insane Thursday
and the patients were given first-class
Thanksgiving dinner For this meal it took
500 pounds of chickens, 200 loaves of bread,
six bushels of potatoes, half barrel of
pickles, four dozen pint bottles of cateup.
forty pounds of butter, forty pounds Of
cheese. 14S pies, eighty gallons of coffee and
twenty gallons OF milk.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

PLATTsMOUTH. Neb., Dec 1,-Cspe-
eiaL)-In the district court today in the
case against William Wolf, charged with
the unlawful sale OF intoxicating liquors in
Uni-n, Attorney e, c, Strobe OF Lincoln, on
behalf of the state, dismissed the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
wnhoo and Lincoln Play IA Tie.

WAHOO, Neb., Dec. 1.-(Special.) THE
foot ball game yesterday between Lincoln
and Wahoo High school teams was pretty
contest. ending with a score of to 6. Eac
side made a touchdown and kicked goal.
The game was clean one all through. Net
withstanding the day was cold and rain fell
at intervals, a large crowd was out to
witness the closing game of the season.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
superior Ua. n walking Mntcb.

SUPERIOR, Neb., Dec. 1.-(Spec.a') y
About 700 people witnessed a very interest
ing ten-mile walking match on the main
street yesterday. Twenty-Five amateurs
entered, but less than dozen finished A
cold, stiff wind from the north made the
time a little slow. A man named Lard
finished first in one hour and fifty minutes,
Mccoy second and Giffin third. Cash prizes
were given by the business men of the
town
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

bank are objecting to the appointment OF
Standiford as receiver OF the bank. At
meeting held at Butte previous to the ap-
polntment OF a receiver the depositors agreed
upon NJ P. Meholin as receiver aud sent
petition to Judge Westover, holding court
at Ainsworth, requesting his appointment.
Mr.. Standiford and II. A. Harrington were
the bearers OF the petition.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
Frs. Freight Train DELAYED.

PAWNEE CITY, Neb., Dec 1.-(Specal.)
The breaking of journal on the Burlng-
tons fast freight No. SO, due here at 2:45
a. m, which occurred one mile west of
this city this morning, caused delay of five
hours in the train and mail service.
The public school teachers and scholars
rendered reception to the school patrons
Wednesday evening in the new High school
building. One thousand visitors attended.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

NEWCASTLE, Neb., Dec. l.-(Spocial) y
Tho Modern Woodmen completed plans last
evening for new hall TO have floor space
of 36xs0 feet. A stage will be erected and
the hall can be used as an opera house,
Funds for TIE building will be raised by
tho sale of shares. The camp numbers
ninety members.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
The OLDEST MAN in AMERICA
Tells How He Escaped the Terrors
Many Winters by Using Peruna.

great many things by experience. think
| have done so.
zone of the things have found
out To my entire satisfaction In the
proper remedy for ailments that nrc
due directly tO the effects OF the
climntc. For III years I have with
stood tho chnnECnblc climate of the
United states.
81 have always been very healthy man,
but OF course subject TO the little affections
which are due to sudden changes in the
climate and temperature. During my long
life have known n great many remedies for
coughs, colds, catarrh and diarrhoea.
81 had always supposed these affections
to be different diseases For the last ten
or fifteen years have been reading Dr Hart
mans writings. | have learned much from
his book, one thing in particular: That
these affections are the same and that they
are properly called catarrh.
"As for Dir. Hnrtmnn's rcmcdN,
uc-ru-nn, I have found II to he the
best, if not the only, reliable remedy
FOR these affections. ID has bccn MY
standby for many years, md Mt
tribute my good health ana extreme
old age to this remedy.
at exactly meets all my requirements. 1t
protects me from the evil effects OF sudden
changes; II keeps me in good appetite; 1t
gives me strength; 1t keeps my blood in
good circulation. l have come to rely upon
it almost entirely for the many little things
for which need medicine.
Il believe It to be valuable to old people,
although have no doubt II is just as good
for the young. / should he glad If any
sincere testimony should become the means
of others using this remedy, because be-
licve II to be the greatest remedy of this
age for catarrhal diseases.
when epidemlcs of la grippe first began
to make their appearance in this country l
was a sufferer from this disease
81 hnd several long sicEcs with the
grippe. At first 1 did not know TINT
Pc-ru-nn wns remedy for this
disease. When heard that Ia grippe
Pc-ru-nn for In grippe and found IL
10 he just the thing.
at has saved me several times from a
siege CT the grippe. l feel perfectly safe
from this terrible malady so long as have
Pe-ru-na at hand. | hope that Dr. Hartman
may live to be as old as l am, to continue
the good work of teaching the people the
value of his great remedy, Pe-runa.
Very truly, yours,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02
Federal prisoners Escape.

COLUMBUS o., Dec 1.-Captain Ike r.
Jobe, late OF the Sixth United States in
fantry, who was to have been tried before
the United states court here for using War
letters, escaped from the county Jail here
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

Isaac Brock, a citizen of McLennan
county, Texas, has lived for III years.
For many years he resided at Bosquc Falls.
eighteen miles west of Waco, but now lives
with his son-in-law at Valley Mills, Texas.
short time ago, by request, Uncle Isaac
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-02

To weak and debiitated men and
women L offer a free book II they will
only write for It. 1t will tell you just
why drugs will not cure and why Electric
ity is now the greatest remedia! agent
known to modern science. l could give
drugs if l wanted to and make a
great deal of money by doing SOFT
does not cost cent to write a prescrp-
ton; but could not give you drug
treatment and be honest, for know drugs
will not cure-they only temporarily slim
ulata l am the inventor or