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Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA.

seem TO think that It is a badge OF superior
intelligence to doubt the bible. They think
II is an evidence of learning to say: 4 do
not believe Many a youth is led by his
overmuch self esteem to doubt the word of
God. Again, there are those among young
men who make honest inquiries. Not every
doubter is fippant and c%aptious. Many a
youth seriously seeks the truth and finds
himself in the mists Of doubt. He is in the
dark. not from choice, but because he is
honestly seeking. I have but the warmest
sympathy for the earnest young man who
is seeking the light. 1t is opening all about
him. He will not be left of God to wander
in eternal night. Much skeptlcism among
men is due to false teaching. Young men
quickly grasp theories in a teachers chair
or rowing about the country can SOW I'M
counted seeds of doubt in minds OF youth.
Another cause OF skepticism is to be
found in an evil life; a bad heart makes a
bad head. Great criminals are to be found
among the skeptical class. They lose faith
in God and then turn against their fellow
men. Dumas shows the sublime knowledge
of human nature in his masterpieces. In the
Count OF Monte Cristo,' Caderousse, the es-
capped galley slave, cries, just before he
plunges the knife against the mailed breast
of the count, 1t ie a liel There is no God!
There is no God!' Not all skeptics are
criminals, but we will say that most of the
infdelity of our times is due to an evil life.
Men seek to excuse their bad lives by re-
jecting the truth which condemns them.
Blindly they run their heads into the sands
and declare the sun does not shine. He
whose life Is condemned by Gods word is
he who wants to believe there is no judy
ment seat and no final doom for the wicked.
The logic of a bad life Is a bad creed"
Here Rev. Fry referred to the late Robert
G.. Ingersoll and incidents in the youth Of
the great agnostic, which he said should be
known to the public that 1t might better be
able to weigh the character Of the man who,
he said, sought to turn off all the light a
man has with which to navigate life's tenn
p~estuous sea; dumping overheard chart and
compass and tearing away rudder and anchor
and giving him absolutely nothing In their
place except blasphemy and ridicule. Inger-
soil, he said, sought to turn the craft Of
every human being out to a shoreless, port
Tess, tempestuous sea, with the positive as
surance that the star of hope was forever
set.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
Takes Acid by Mistake.

BELLE PLANE, Ia, July 23.-(Speeial. }
morning at about 5 o'clock j.
E. Splitter, proprietor of a livery barn here,
took a dose of carbolic acid by mistake and
died at about s o'clock. He was suffering
with toothache and had got up and dressed
and was lying on the lounge. He had a
bottle Of carbolic acid and a bottle of lemon
extract on a stand near him. Soon he hal
looed to his wife: "a have taken acid!' She
jumped out of bed and ran to him, when
he fell to the floor. Nothing could be done
for him and he died as above stated. He
evidently thought he had the lemon extract,
but made the fatal mistake. His wife and
family are crazed over the affair.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
FIGHT 1T OUT TO A FINISH
Milwaukee and Minneapolis & St. Louis
Companies Have Their War Paint On.
SHERIFF IS IN CHARGE AT STORM LAKE
An Attempt VIII he Made TO Arrest
Milwaukee workmen and Serious
Trouble is Fenrcd-Public
Greatly Excited.
SHERIFF IS IN CHARGE At STORM LAKE

STORM LAKE, Ia, July ~23.-(Special
Telegram. )-Startling Developments are
highly probable in the big railway fight be-
tween the Minneapolis and st. Louis and
here. where the Milwaukee is
now in forcible possession of the right of
way of the Missouri and st. Louis and across
which they have relaid their tracks in the
face of an injunction. All day today the
sheriff of Buena Vista county, with a posse,
remained in possession of the tracks, not
permitting interference from either force.
The Milwaukee men have been reinforced
and both sides are watching each other. An
attempt is to be made Monday to arrest the
Milwaukee workmen for contempt of court.
They say they will resist and serious trouble
is feared. The people of Storm Lake are
intensely excited over the matter and a long
and bitter struggle is inevitable.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
BOXES FOR WASTE PAPER
Contract Drawn Up to Be Presented to the
Council Tonight.
COUNCIL BLUFFS MAN TO GET THE JOB
j.. w. Wilson Probably the Person
Who VIII he Chosen to Provide
the Rcceptncles and
Look After Them.
COUNCIL BLUFFS MAN TO GET THE JOB

City Attorney Wadsworth has drawn up
the contract for the establishment of waste
paper boxes on the streets as provided in
the ordinance recently passed by the city
council. The contract as drawn up runs for
five years. 1t provides for the establish
ment Of at least thirty boxes or receptacles
for waste paper and other rubbish, which
are to be located under the direction of
the mayor and chairman of the committee
on streets and alleys. The same city off,
ciafs are to pass upon and approve all adj
vertising matter to be placed upon the boxes
and the city is to receive 10 per cent of
the gross receipts from the advertising. 1t
is understood that the contract Is to be
awarded to j. w. Wilson of this city. The
Clean Street company OF Chicago, which
first introduced the matter Of street waste
paper boxes before the council, has written
Mayor Jennings, claiming that IL has not
been given a fair deal and was never allowed
the opportunity of submitting a definite
proposition. 1t is expected hat the con-
tract will come up for ratification at the
meeting of the city council tonight.
Another matter that will probably be
brought up at the session Of the council
tonight is the unsafe condition OF the bridge
over Indian creek on Bryant street. The
structure is in a shaky condition and experts
say it is liable to fall into the creek any
moment when a heavily foaded wagon passes
over it. The floor of the bridge Is rotten
and has been repaired until the surface
presents the appearance of a patchwork
quilt. Many of the timbers are rotten and
the city, it is said, is liable to have a dam
age suit on its hands if the structure is
not attended to at once. Several of the
councilmen are in favor Of closing the bridge
until it can be thoroughly overhauled or
replaced with a new one. The approaches
to the bridges on North Main street have
never been finished since the structure was
repaired last summer and several complaints
have been filed at the city hall regarding
their dangerous condition. 1t had been
hoped by the city officials to have this street
paved this year and for that reason, it is
said, no attempt has been made to put the
approaches in shape.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
MONEY PAID OUT FOR PENSIONS.
Almost Eight Millions Disbursed from
the Des MOines ONCE.

Almost Eight Millions Disbursed from
the Des MOines ONCE.
DES MONIES, Ia, July 23.-(Special.) J.
During the facal year ending June 80 last
the pension agency in this city paid out
ST. 1872, 46S. 58. OF this sum $53S, 279.O was for
first payments on original increase and for
renewals
There are two invalid and six widows
pensions for the Spanish American war on
the list of pensioners of the agency. The
amount paid out on account of the war with
Spain in pensions amounted to 81, 300.
There are fifty widow pensioners for the
war of 1912, 22S widows and 37S survivors
of the Mexican war and twenty-sevcn Wild
ows and forty-nine survivors of the Indian
war who draw pensions through this
agency.
The total number OF pensioners was 81
915 on June 80, 1898, and 1874 on June 30,
1899. This is a net increase during the
year of twenty-six.
While the real territory OF this agency
is Iowa and Nebraska, the pensioners
have moved to 80 many other states that
checks were sent to every state and terri
tory in the union except Nevada,
though Delaware. Rhode Island, South
Carolina have only one each.
The largest number is in Iowa, "a, 439,
who were paid during the year 81, 500, sos. 40.
Nebraska follows with IA, $3.50, who receive
1902, 140.1 Four reside in Alaska, while
many more are there but have their pensions
sent to their old homes.
A pensioner whose home was in Nebraska
or Iowa when first paid can afterwards re-
side anywhere in the United States and yet
draw from this agency, but a removal from
the United States causes a transfer to the
Washington Cd. CT agency,
Tn payments at the agency for the week
ending July 22 were $50, $50. SS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
Drug Ends Physicians Life.

CHICAGO, July 23.-Dr. A. Allberdice,
formerly OF Prescott, Ariz.. was found dead
in bed at his room in the home of Charles
Burton, 1928 West Monroe street. In the
room were found a bottle of morphine and
a hypodermic syringe, while on the dead
mans arms were found numerous syringe
abrasions. II is not known whether the
doctor committed suicide or took an acct
dental overdose of the drug DR.. Allberdlce
arrived in Chicago six days ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
FIRE RECORD.
Blaze mt ViIlisca.

VILLISCA, Ia, July 23.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Fire started out in old school build
ing in west part of town about Ills p. M.
The supposition is that it was caused by
spontaneous combustion in the coal bin. The
fire company put it out before very much
damage was done. Fully insured.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
Oil House Burned.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., July 23.-(Special
Telegram. )-Fire destroyed the oil house of
the American Beet Sugar company this aft
ernoon, supposedly originating in sponta-
neous combustion. Los about 81, 200, prin-
cipally on oil contained in the building.
The loss is covered by insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
DEATH RECORD.
Richard LenOx.

SIOUX CITY, July Observation-Disclosures a
criminal career running over a period Of
nearly thirty years, Richard Lenox, better
known as Big Dick" Lenox, is dead. He
cashed his last draft in the state p%eniten-
tiary at Anamosa. Ia, where he was serving
a term of four years for a crime committed
several years ago in Sioux City. The death
of this man removes one who. in his day,
was probably the most dangerous crook in
the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
Mrs. Mary Love LawIess.

LEXINGTON. KY, July 23.--Mrs. Mary
Love Lawless died here today in the SGD
year of her age. She was a sweetheart of
Abraham Lincoln and a r~eigning belle of her
day. Her maiden name was Joplin. Her
husband, James r.. Lawless, a Mexican war
veteran, survives her. She leaves a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mary l.. Scott, widow of the lare
Lieutenant John Scott of the United States
army,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

JEFFERSON, Ia. July 23.-(Special)-
Joseph Legore, one of Jefferson's most prom
inent business men, died very suddenly on
Friday evening from apoplexy. Deceased
was about so years of age and was well
known throughout the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

brought $4,000 and Seattle men owned the
remainder of the gold. Braid, who is con-
versant with government affairs, said that
nearly 81, 900, 900 had been collected in roy
alties, and he placed the total output OF
the country at $40, 900. Eldorado, Dominion
and Bonanza creeks were supplying nearly
all of the gold.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
HY M EAl.
ThOmpson-Chamn

HUMBOLDT, Neb., July 23.-(special)-A
w. Thompson and Miss Ella Chafin drove to
Pawnee City and were married Wednesday
by County Judge Belding.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
steamer Brings Home Gold.

VANCOUVER, b. c., July 2S.-The steam
er Rosalia arrived today from Skagway with
200 passengers and $4,000 in gold dust
aboard. William Braid. q local merchant,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

o. Younkerman & Co., grape baskets, bar
rels, and all fruit packages.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
Mothers! Mothers! Mother..

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of
With perfect success. 1t soothes the child
~softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie and is the best remedy for
Diarrhoea. Sold by druggists in every part
of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no
other kind. % cents a bottle.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

Lowest prices. easy terms. The best and
largest stock of pianos at Swanson Music
company, Masonic Temple.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
Riprappins washed Away.

C. f. Grafton, engineer In charge OF the
construction OF the Fort Dodge & Omaha
road, has notified Mayor Jennings that he
has taken up the matter of the washing
away of the riprapping with the Missouri
river commissioners. The condition of the
riprapping was called to the attention OF
the municipal authorities by City Engineer
Etnyre, and as the Fort Dodge & Omaha
railway is vitality interested in the preserva-
ton Of the river bank, Mayor Jennings re-
ferred the matter to Engineer Grafton.
about 1000 feet OF the riprap has been
washed away by the June flood and a large
amount OF land has become submerged. II
not attended to the constant wash of the
water would do almost irreparable damage
TO the grade of the Fort Dodge & Omaha
road.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

Bon-Ton Millinery Store removed to Bel
finger block, 61S Broadway, opposite p. o.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Partly Cloudy Monday and Tuesday
Along the Missouri Valley,
with Variable Winds.

WASHINGTON. July 23.-Forecast for
Monday and Tuesday:
For Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri-Partly
cloudy Monday and Tuesday; variable
winds.
For South Dakota-Fair Monday. with
cooler in eastern portion; fair Tuesday;
variable winds.
For notwithstanding Monday, with
showers and warmer in southern portion;
partly cloudy Tuesday; variable winds.
For Wyoming-Generally fair Monday and
Tuesday; variable winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
years.:
Maximum temperature :. SO SO 80 So
Minimum temperature re Il "A IS
Average temperature $50. 50 so SO 81
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March /.
Normal for the rs
Excess for the day. a
Accumulated deficiency since March l., .26S
Normal for the day.".."".".'.'. - inch
Total rainfall since March 1..... l8. 80 Inches
Deficiency since March l,..":,.. SO inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1885,. 1.37 inch;s
Deficiency for cor. period, 1891. $50 inches
::.: .. ,. 9: g.: MI
STATIONS AND STATE q Ss
OF WEATHER. soH =
Omaha, cloudy ......,,......,.. 81 90I 90
North Platte, partly cloud..,.y. so 81 90
Salt Lake City, clear....u."... so SOI 90
Cheyenne, clear ....,..........l al Isl II
Rapid City. clear. Isl S0l 90
Huron, clear ..................,.. 81 So 90
Williston, partly cloudy. ........ "a Isl 90
Chicago, clear .................. "a 50 90
st. Louis, cloudy........... 81 SIS 90
st. Paul, partly cloudy.....". SCI 90 90
Davenport, cloudy ."....."". SSI 90l 90
Helena, clear ................... 76l 76i 90
Kansas City, clear .."....""... S6l So 90
Hayre, clear. al 76l 90
Bismarck, clear .,............... Isl Isl 90
Galveston, clear ................ S4l SSI 90
LUCIUS A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

Bouricius' music house does not advertise
so-called special sales, but II anybody
wants a bargain in a fine piano, and has
got the cash, they have now the chance of
a lifetime. He is preparing for a visit to
Europe and will offer for a limited time
everything in the store at factory prices.
Bouricius wants to reduce his stock as much
as possible before leaving. 335 Broadway,
where the organ stands upon the building.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

Examine the Sc suits. Metcalf's.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

Sc. Metcalf's.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
All wool suits, $685.. Metcalf's.

Wanted, carriers for Bee routes. Appl,
1T Bee office.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
DR.. Benefits
Electric Belt

W1ll cure you and I will guarantee the
treatment OF my Belt. II 1t Will not cure
Vital and Nerve Force OF every human
beinE-t is Life Itself, Where there Is a
lack Of this Vital Energy or Force in the
system, to be well again you must supply
this, lost Electricity. 1t will make you well
again. 1t makes weak men and women
strong and strong men and women
Drugs cannot cure you-for any remedy
used through the stomach becomes ingrt
and useless before 1t reaches the afflicted
parts; besides drugs. only sitmulate-they
never cure. II you have tried drugs, you
know this to be a fact. In the treatment
of my Electric Belt there Is no uncertainty
and no risk-and no drugs with which to
batter your STOMACH. My Belt has SOFT.
silken, chamois-cpvered sponge electrodes
that cannot burn and blister as do the
bare metal electrodes used on all other
makes of belts. Verdigris accumalates on
all bare metal ELECTRODES on account of
the chemical action of Electricity. Verdi
girls, as you know, IL very poisonous. DR..
Bennett's Electric Belt gives about four
times the current of any other belt and
when worn out can be renewed for only
70 cints-no other belt can be renewed for
any price and when worn out Is worthless.
Write or call today for my New Book
Tbout Electricity-ge my symptom blanks
and other literature. My Electric Suspen-
sorry for the permanent cure OF the va
r.ops Weaknesses Of men is free to every
male purchaser of one OF my Belts. Con-
suitation and advice without cost. SOLD
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

Clothing clearing sale, Metcalf's.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. $50.
Clothing clearing sale, Metcalf's.
Davis sells paint.
Suit, So. Metcalf's.
Welsbach burners at Bixby's. Tel. 1873
Clothing clearing sale, Metcalf's.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

N. Y. Plumbing company, Tel. $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

Suit, Sc. Metcalf's.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

'elsbach burners at Bixby's. Tel. 1913.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

All wool suits, $685.. Metcalf's.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24

OFFICE OF II WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, July 23.-Omaha record of tenn
the corresponding day of the last three
years:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-24
Clothing clearing sale, Metcalf's.
Scientific optician, Wollman. 100 Br'dway.
Suit, Sc. Metcalf's.
Examine the Sc suits. Metcaif's.

Suit, Sc. Metcalf's
The evening times., 1899-06-07
DIED ON A RAILWAY TRAIN.
inteuse Heat Kills n Well-knOw
Maryland Democrat

Cumberland. Md. June Edward Null
vaney died suddenly from apoplexy on the
Georges Creek train. near Dilly Station,
yesterday while returning to Cumberland
from Midland, where during the morning
he had attended to his duties as storekeep-
er and gauger at Clisse's distillery The
fatal attack. it is believed. was brought
on by walk OF mile through the heat
from the distillery to Midland Station. He
was man of large physique.
Mr. Mulvaney was a native of Ireland
and was in his sixty-seccnd year. He came
to America about 1852. and his first en-
ployment was al the iron-ore bank near
Narrows Park. Later he engaged in a
mining camp in Eastern Ohio. in boating
on the Mississippi and the Minnesota lum-
Der camps He arose to the superintend-
ency of the Cumberland Division of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. serving fifteen
years. or until the great food Of 1889. He
was personal and political friend of Sen
ator German. and at one time he was
chairman OF the Democratic county COM
mittee. He leaves a widow. who was Miss
Lizzie McGin.
The evening times., 1899-06-07
OLD DOMINION NEWS NOTES.

| Kenova and Huntington. ". Va, are to b
connected by an electric railway.
Rev. Thomas Semmes has deped TO remain a.
rector of ST. Andrews Episcopal Church. Rich
mond.
Sunday morning Mr.. Samuel J. Pierce. asso
ciate editor Of the "State Republican, Of Har
risonburg, dropped dead while out walking
Bishop A. W. Wilson will preside over thl
next session of the Virginia Annual Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, which
convenes in Petersburg November 10.
Col James Lyons prominent Richmond law
yer, underwent a painful operation in ST. Luke.
Home Saturday, one Of his eyes being removed
Some affection Of the muscles Of the eye made
the operation necessary.
1t is understood that the old Exchange Hotel
building in Richmond viii soon be put up al
public auction, and sold to the highest bidder
An offer Of s20,00O lately made for it by
party who wished to convert it into a ware.
house. and it was declined The taxes and ground
rent due aggregate nearly 10000.
Rev. William Lunsford, Of Roanoke, has been
called to the pasterate of yenable Street Bap.
tist Church. Richmond, and will accept He was
practicing lawyer in Roanoke.a few years ago,
but gave up that profession for the ministry He
has just been graduated from the Southern Theo-
logical Seminary at Louisville.
The evening times., 1899-06-07
.9HE RAILWAY NAIL
SERVICE IMPROVED
New Routes. Established and
Employees Increased.
Apportioning Funds for the Free
Delivery System.
Washington to Fare Well in the Al
lotment-LOcal PsstOmce to He
. Model sOie.

Extensive improvements have recently
been made in the Western Railway Mail
Service. The Huntington and Portland
service has been reorganized and the liLe
extended SO as to better facilitate the de-
livery Of mail In the States Of idaho.
Washington, and Oregon.
Supt. James E. White, in speaking to a
Times reporter today, said that improve
ments had not only been made in the
Western service, but that the system all
over the country has been greatly enlarged
during the past four months.
Many new routes have been established
and the schedule Of fast mail trains quick
ened. This has necessitated the employ
ment Of a large number Of clerks and
nearly all OF those acting as substitutes
have been placed on the permanent list.
The Postofice Department authorities
have begun the work Of aliotting the ap-
preparation made in the last postal appro-
priatiOn bill for the increase and improve
ment OF the free delivery service in the
next fiscal year. Washington will fare well
in the allotment and 1t Is the purpose to
give this city the best service in its his
tory.
1t was stated at the department today
that 1t is intended to make the Washington
ofice model one in every respect and to
use 1t as an example for postmasters in
other cities. No one has yet been appoint
ed to fill the position made vacant by the
elevation OF Madison Davis to be assist
ant postmaster Of Washington City. Mr
Davis Is at present chief clerk to the Third
Assistant Postmaster General
The evening times., 1899-06-07
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
Mr.. Mckinley Going North to Se'
Two Nteces Graduate.

1
Two Nteces Graduate.
Since the people of Massachusetts learn
ed of President McKinley's contemplated
| visit to their State. invitations from cities
| and various organizations have been food
ing the White House. All request the
President to honor them with a visit.
Many tempting propositions have been
submitted to Mr.. Mckinley. and Secretary
Cortelyou is now arranging an itinerary
for the Northern trip, which will extend
over about ten days and include the same
number Of cities.
The Presidents purpose in visiting Mas
sachusetts at this time of the year is to
attend the graduating exercises at the
Mount HOlyoke College, where a niece,
Miss Grace Mckinley is TO carry of the
honOrs for the year. The commencement
will be held June 20. and the President
has promised to deliver an address to the
graduates as we'll as present them with
their diplomas. 1t has not been decided
whether the party will leave Washington
June Is or 10. They will. however. travel
over the Pennsylvania road. The arrange
ments for the journey have not been com
pleted. While at Mount Holyoke. the
President will be the guest of former Rep
resentative William Whiting. who was in
Congress with Mr.. Mckinley and who is
warm friend Of the President. After the
exercises at the college on Mondoy, the
President will visit Springfield. where he
will be accorded a public reception. He
will also drive about the city and adjoin-
ing suburbs. Leaving Springfield. he will
go to Hadley and there attend the COM
mencement Of the Smith College, where
another niece Of his is to graduate. The
only other place SO far placed on the
itinerary is Northampton. where Mr.. Nc
Kinley will visit friends.