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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
HIGH SCHOOL SITE LITIGATION
| Objectors 10 the Oakland Avenue Lo-

DIRECTORS to the Oakland Avenue Lo-
cation Make Two New Moves.
Two new moves were made yesterday in
the litigation over the High school site,
both 10y the objectors to the Oakland avenue
location. The attorneys for T. L. Smith
prepared and forwarded TO State Superin-
tendent Barrett motion to strike the pc
tltion Of the board for rehearing OF the
appeal.
The grounds set out in the motion are
that the petition presents no new matter;
that the matters and facts contained in
the petition were fully presented, considered
and determined on the former hearing; that
the petition was not filed within the time
and manner specified by law; that the former
ruling OF the state superintendent was a final
adjudication and determination OF the appeal.
The motion also alleges that the Board of
Education is estopped from applying for a
rehearing because that since the decisions
OF the state superintendent the board at
one Of It's sessions referred the matter of
a selection OF another site to a committee
composed OF all the members OF the board,
and that in such action the board acquiesced
and accepted the ruling OF the state super
intendent II also asserts that the uues-
tlon of whether the board will be compelled
to pay for the Oakland avenue property Is
not one that properly enters into the pres
ent case. Further that whether the board
| shall be required to pay for this property
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
DECISION AGAINST ROCK ISLAND.
City liz Now Given the Right to Open
In Somth Seventh Street.

Up south Seventh street.
City Attorney Wadsworth received word
yesterday from the clerk OF the supreme
court that the decision of the district court
in the case of the Chicago, Rock Island &.
Pacific Railway company against the City
of Council Bluffs had been reversed This
was the suit in which the railroad company
secured an injunction restraining the city
from opening South Seventh street across
its tracks. The reversal of the lower court s
ruling now gives the city the right to open
the street and it may possibly, unless the
city and the railway company come to some
agreement, result in the Rock Island being
compelled to change materially the plans Of
the extensive alterations and improvements
now being carried out in the local yards.
The litigation between the Rock Island
and the city over Seventh street, where the
railroads tracks cross at Fourteenth avenue,
commenced in 1895. The Rock Island claimed
possession of the street where its numerous
tracks cross between Thirteenth and Four
teenth avenues and denied the right of the
city to order it to lay planking between its
rails or do anything else to make the thor
oughfare passable to the public The railway
claimed possession of the street on three
grounds: First, that the street was never
dedicated to the city; second, that it held
ueed Tor the land comprising this portion or
the street from the late John T. Baldwin and
others; third, that it had secured possession
| by description, or in other words, that the
city had lost it's rights by abandonment
In 1895 the residents Of that neighborhood
made complaint to the city council and pc
titioned that the railway be compelled to
plank between its tracks and put the street
is passable condition for both teams and
foot passengers. In view of this agitation
the railway company brought injunction pro-
ceedings in the district court to restrain the
city from interfering with it's possession of
the street. The case was heard before Judge
Green and resulted in favor of the Rock
Island, the injunction prayed for being
granted. From this decision the city ap-
pealed and now the supreme court decides
in favor of the municipality and reverses the
lower court.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

With the selection of j. b. Watkins as
secretary of the Commercial club it is in
ferred that regular meetings will soon be
resumed and that the records and corre-
sponden2e Of the organization will be han
died in a frst-class manner. 1t is under
stood that some efforts are to be made to
secure foundry and a canning factory fcr
South Omaha. 1t is stated that a vegetable
canning factory could not help making
money here and the same may be said OF
a first class foundry. An announcement
will be made prior to the next meeting OF
the club.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

mon is entitled righteousness, the JOY"
tuesday evening Rev Irving johnson
Will commence a series Of lectures on his,
loric Chrislianity; The topic Of the first
lecture IS "The Syrian Church"
Dr David II. Kerr Of Bellevue colIeg,
viii preach al II O'Clock today at the Firsi
presbyterian church. Dr. Kerr speaks 90
the tonic, Christian Education" The adj.
dress VIII be followed by the annual Of.
iering for colleges and academies
All the regular gymnasium clasyes Of tn,
Young Mems Christian association vii.
begin this week, Already tWcuty-six met
are registered for membership YounE
mems classes meet Monday and THURSDAY
evenings, the mems Tuesday and Friday
evenings, and the business and professiona,
men Tuesday and Friday afternoons The
classes are open TO all members without
extra fee. Secretary Overton will be physi
cal director again this year
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY IN IOWA.
Expert Reports that Conditions War
rnnt Location of Extensive PIants.

AMES, Ia, Oct 21-(Specal 1.-THE
conditions in Iowa for the establishment
and maintenance of the beet sugar industry
are as good If not better than those in Ne
braska, where the industry is conducted
with profit is the report OF NJ. Weinrich,
expert of the American Beet Sugar COM
pany, who is in Iowa investigating the
prospects in the interests of his company,
which, ne says, If the conditions here war
rant, is willing to put several million dol
lars into the departure And upon Mr..
Wenrich's report depends the action OF
the company.
The expert, however, is OF the opinion
that an embarkatiop in the enterprise at
this moment is a hazardous undertaking be-
cause of the unsettled situation in regard
to the disposal of Cuba. Cuba, he says, Is
able to produce as much as Is necessary for
the supply of the entire American demand,
and IL that island is annexed, the application
OF American capital, which is ready, will
build up the sugar industry there, which
would crowd out great part of the in
dustry here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

held at the county jail for the killing Of
Thomas Glynn on the morning Of October
10.
The complaint against r. O'Brcu mute
for stealing watch ana some money from
Taylor, his roommate, was dismissed 10y
the county attorney yesterday 1t could not
be proven that OBren had taken the
property,
Mrs Emma l.. Talbot Of Alpha Rcbckah
lodge No A Of this city has been elected
vice president Of the Rcbckah State as
scmbly OF which she has been secretary
for the past year Mrs Carrie g. Peck
was the regular delegate sent TO the as
sembly from the local lodge. The sessions
and ~.
Rev, irving l.. Johnson breaches tho third
Of series OF sermons entitled "rhe
E9islle To- the Romans" al 81, Martins
Episcopal church this morning. This SER
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
Changes Every Week.

The headlines al" for Grip and "77" for
Colds are known to every newspaper reader,
but the bulletin underneath changes every
week; 1t pays to watch 1t for valuable hints
on the treatment and cure OF Colds and
Grip; tells how TO avoid taking Cold, how to
check Cold at the beginning, how TO
break up" stubborn Colds that hang on
how TO fight Grip, and sustain the vitality
during an attack, coming out vigorous and
strong; how "77" restores the checked cir
culation Indicated by chill or shiyer), starts
the blood coursing through the veins and
breaks up" Cold.
For sale by all druggists, or sent on re-
ceipt OF price 25c and 500. Humphrey 5
Homeopathic Medicine Co., Cor. William &
John Sts., N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
IOWA POSTAL RECEIPTS ENLARGE.
Twcnty-siN of Twcnty-ninc Cities
show Incrcnse of Busincss.


show Increase of business.
SIOUX CITY, Oct 2l.-(Special.) THE
official records of postal receipts for the
year ending June 30 furnish evidence of
the remarkable prosperity which has struck
Sioux City and the Hawkeye state. Twenty
six of the twenty nine cities of Iowa, which
during the year recorded receipts Of more
than $4,000, showed an increase over the
receipts OF the previous fiscal year. The
three cities which show a decrease are:
Cedar Falls 500; Muscatine, S596; Red
Oak, $3.50 These small differences are in
significant in comparison with the amount
of business done by the offices. The returns
from the state at large demonstrate a most
gratifying growth in business and popula-
tion. The average increase for all the
twenty y-nine offices whose revenues eX-
ceeded $4,000 last year was So per cent
over the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898
The total receipts of these offices for 1895
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Mrs. Handles classes for dancing are now
open. Children at residence Tuesdays, 4
o'clock; at l. o, o. F. temple, Saturdays. 2
o'clock. Adult beginners at residence Tues
days, o'clock. Assemblies, Fridays, at
I. o. o. F. temple, $50 o'clock. Private
lessons at any time not taken with classes.
Residence 235 Oakland avenue, telephone 451.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Billy Paxton's string of race horses ar
rived at the stock yards yesterday, direct
from Kentucky. The horses came through
in charge of ]. S. Mccoy, who is looking
after Mr.. PaXton's race track interests
Among the famous horses in Mr. Paxton's
string now at the yards are Shade on, The
Merchant, ContraltO, The Medium and Conf
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Telephone 161 when you want oysters
That's Sullivan, the grocer.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Reasonable amount OF mending done free
OF charge at the Bluff City laundry. This is
the laundry that takes good care OF your
linen. "a North Main.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Sullivan, the grocer, will fill your order
for oysters by phone as well as by per-
sonal order Call up l6l
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

For rent, to gentlemen, furnished room
Call 6l5 Fifteenth avenue, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

John schicketanz, ST., is located now at
229 South Main street, formerly ED shlck-
etanzs barber shop, directly east OF court
house.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

IIOIcSSiOudl lHle'tS VIII lldhe spttldIIs
of lifting" overcoats, hats and other arti-
cles of wearing apparel seem to have given
Omaha a wide berth OF late. Russell Thorpe,
a prominent Wyoming ranchman, who has
been in the city. thought, however, that he
had been vctimized by an overcOat litter
day or so ago. He was the guest at
prominent hotel and one morning he hung
up his coat near the dining room entrance.
He thought no more Of the coat until late
in the afternoon, when about to take train
for Ashland His proposed trip necessitated
a long drive in the cold and the coat was
never more needed. A search high and low
failed to reveal the garment. Bell hops"
ticket takers, lads presiding over the check
room and all employees around the lobby of
the hotel were questioned, but none had
seen that overcoat.
Mr.. Thorpe gave UP the search and went
away without it. Arriving at Ashland he
told Captain Scarlet one Of the noted Here
ford breeders of the country, the story Of
his loss while they were driving into the
country to inspect some blooded cattle.
Captain Scarlet grew reminiscent.
THAT reminds me of the devious means
by which these scouudrels carry out their
petty thievery," said he, Il was once the
victim OF an overcoat litter One evening
after dinner | was sitting in the rotunda
of one OF the leading Chicago hotels. A few
friends and / were about ready to go to
the theater and | had my overcoat thrown
over the beck of my chair. Suddenly a
well dressed man came up and politely said
Pardon me, but ! believe you are sitting
on my coat | Immediately arose and he
grabbed up the coat-mine, mind you--and
walked off with it before my very eyes
| didn't think thing about it for some
minutes. Then it dawned upon me that it
was my coat which he had walked off with.
1t was then too late to recover il. The
trick worked like a charm and was 50
omooth, and yet so gross, that | never real
lied what was happening"
Another man in the party related story
somewhat similar, 81 had a scheme worked
on me Of about the same description in Chi
cago," said he. II, tCo, was seated in a
chair in the Office Of a hotel. | am frank
to admit that something which | had eaten
or drank made me a little drowsy. | knew
what was going on about me, however or
| a sudden l felt any hat removed. For an
instant | believed that it had fallen from
my head onto the adjoining chair. !
looked to see. In that instant the thief
for such the fellow was-quckly walked
toward an outside door. When | caught
sight of him | made my way through an
other door and caught him. | got my hat
all right, while the fellow was sent to the
hospital for repairs"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

A young Omaha man who is looking for
a new boarding place accepted an invitation
to dinner the other evening given by a
woman who cooks and serves on the new
scientific methods. Tho menu was arranged
according to the needs Cf the human body
so much energy producing food, so much
heat producing edibles and 50 On, arranged
in the proper proportions, As each dish was
partaken Of the hostess explained Just what
that particular one waa = be eaten for. Some
things we're to aid digestion and some TO
make starches needed in the system; all had
some purpose and nothing was eaten simply
for the sake OF eating it. The young man
| found some things 70 his liking and Others
! that were strange to him, For instance, the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

Sullivan, the grocer, handles the best
oysters in the market
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

"Litigation sometimes becomes like game
of poker or any other form af gambling"
said Judge Slabaugh. "a man gets into
court over some trifing matter and the other
fellow wins. Then the loser thinks he has
another chance of winning, so he takes an
appeal. He is again defeated. He becomes
desperate; he sees costs pling uD against
him; he can not see how he is to pay them;
he takes the case higher, still hoping that he
will win at least partial victory-just
enough to save costs. He stands chance of
losing in the highest tribunal, so he is out
all the way through. Just so it is with
gambling. The player is beaten and plays
deeper and deeper, hoping to even up what
he has lost"
Illustrating this comparison is a case re-
Gently decided in Judge Slabaughs court,
where, after four years of litigation, one Of
the contestants received judgment for .
cents, tho court instructing the jury to so
find. This was case in which one of the
itgants set forth that he had been fnan-
cially damaged in a horse deal. The costs
ran away UP into big figures and the inter-
ested parties had suffered much mental an
noyance and great loss of time in attending
court, for several trials were had. The be-
ginning of the litigation was in the nature
of replevin proceedings, and the late Con-
stable Dorsey Houck was party to the suit
by virtue of his official position. Constable
Houck died, but that didn't stop the law
suit. 1t went right along and would prob
ably be going yet but for the action Of Judge
Slabaugh. 1t is believed that his action in
ordering a 5-cent judgment will convince
the litigants that it is cheaper to keep out
Of court, for both sides have been at great
expense.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22
SHORT STORIES OF The DAY
How Hon David Mercer Gained an Accurate
Idea Of Boundary Line.
LITIGATION COMPARED WITH POKER GAME
sharp Work by oycrcOnt "LiGtcrs"-
Captain scarlet Didn't Know what
Was Happening to Him
Other Anecdotes.

Congressman Dave Mercer never hesitates
to tell on himself story of his early cam
paigning days, for he knows that IL he fails
TO get 1t in first someone else will tell
1t, When he was running for county judge
he went to Albright on Sunday afternoon
to become acquainted with the people study
the soil and the social conditions and in
cidentally to mention that he was a can
didate. There is a saloon in Albright near
the county line, and as Mercer noticed that
most of the people in sight seemed to be
gathered in front of the little building he
went there.
He genialy saluted all and asked every
body TO step up and tell the man in the
white apron what they would have. When
that functionary had responded properly.
Mercer told them to do 1t again This
happened several times. At last he was
about ready to leave, and as he turned
towards the door, he said:
We'll, gentlemen, Mercer's my name.
I'm running for county judge. II you
should happen to remember me when you
go TO the polls next Tuesday, I'd feel
mighty thankful to you"
"Why, yes, mister we'd like to vote for
YOU" said one of the men. "We like you
first rate and we think you're all right.
But let's see; what'd you say your name
was?
Mercer Dave Mercer"
Mercer? Well. lemme see. That's
funny Seems to me we nominated a man
by the name of Strikes or Strife or some
thing like than in our convention. Where.
abouts do you live?"
Mercer mentioned his address in Omaha
Omaha? Thunder! We all live in Sarpy
county. We'd like to help you out, mister,
but | guess we can't do it this time"
Mercer went home with several dollars
less money in his pocket, but with we'll
defined idea of the southern boundary OF
Douglas county.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

HOwell's Anti "Kawr cures coughs. colds.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

were N,O2l Os3, while for 1899 they we're
81, 104 6I6-an increase OF ts3,56S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18
Princess Anne Justices Release
Him on $1,000 Bail.
coRoNER's INQUEST
An Ego witnes. Tcs,iaes 10 tho
Shooting nnd Death of tho Young
Man. "nd That NO WINS Also shot
as-Tho Accused Claims That lIe
Shot nt Iiawks-Iho Testimony.

Magistrate Oscar I. Flemming, who
shot and killed young Clarence L.
Snyder. on the formers farm, near
Kempsville. Princess Anne county,
Thursday. was given a preliminary
hearing yesterday afternoon at Elem
ming's Corner, Kempsville, and bound
over to the grand jury In the sum of
$1,000. Ills neighbor, f. S. Crooks. q
Kempsville grocer, stood surety for the
bond.
Justices Of the Peace Ferguson and
Prltchard. of PRINCESS Anne county,
were the trial justices. Sydney ].
Summers. who was with Snyder when
tho latter was killed, was the only wit
ness for the prosecution. He told about
seeing man come out Of FIemming's
yard and shoot directly toward them.
The third shot killed Snyder. His tes-
timony was practically the same as
given at the Coroners inquest yester-
day morning at Huntersville. This is
given briefly below.
Magistrate Flemming made a state
ment, claiming that the shooting was
accidental. He said he was shooting at
hawks. He did not know he hit any
one. he said, since he could not see any
one.
Inc prosecution was represented by
Messrs. Wolcott & yvclcott and Mr.. w.
j. Whitehurst. of Princess Anne county.
represented Flemming. A large crowd
was In attendance, and even In Elem
ming'S own neighborhood where heIis
an influential citizen, the feeling is
strong against him He was not car
ried to Huntersville to be present as a
witness at the inquest. 1t would have
been njudicious, the officials thought,
to have him present
Fiemming was arrested Thursday
night by Justice Ferguson and was left
In the custody Of Constable Powell with
the understanding that Justice Fergu
son would come by for the prisoner yes
terday morning and bring him to Hun
tersyille. When Justice Ferguson ar
rived ut Huntersvllle without FIemming
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18
Have you considered
my offer of treatment
at S. per month !?

LESS THAN II CENTS PER DAY FOR
MEDICINE AND TREATMENT by a
skilled specialist! It's quito an expert
mont on my part. HAVE BEEN
CHARGING TEN DOLLARS PER
MONTH FOR TREATMENT heretofore,
but would gladly reduce the price IL I
can get sufficient patients at the lower
rate to justify 1t. 1t takes about three
times as many at S. as at $40. So far the
s. offer has turned out fairly we'll, but
cannot tell yet whether I can maintain
1t permanently or not. but IN ANY
EVENT THOSE WHO BEGIN AT THIS
RATE WILL BE TREATED AT THIS
RATE UNTIL CURED. Remember this
rate applies to all diseases treated by me
except Deafness, Consumption, Hay Fever
and Surgical Operations. Remember my
treatment Is painless but very effective.
IF YOU NEED GLASSES I WILL DU-
PLICATE ANY PAIR OF GOLD SPEC
TACLEs SOLD IN THIS CITY AT IS
FOR Sc. guaranteeing weight nd quality
Of the gold and fncness and perfection of
the lenses.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18
DIR. L. r. NASH DEAD.
WE'LL KNOWN YOUNG PHYSICIAN
PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY.

WELL KNOWN YOUNG PHYSICIAN
PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY.
After an illness OF four weeks, DR..
Leroy 7. Nash died at $50 o'clock yes
terday morning at his home, No. 4S1
Freemason street. He died of typhoid
fever.
DR.. Nash was one OF the most prom
inent young physicians Of the city, hav-
ing o. large practice. He was 80 years
old and had been practicing physician
for eleven years. He is survived by a
wife and one child. His parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Nash, are old residents
of this city, belonging to one of the
most prominent of the old families. The
deceased was nephew of Colonel c. a.
Nash.
DIR. Nash's illness began about q
month ago. He has not been out of his
house for nearly four weeks. Just q
few months ago he was in prime health,
and his death will be q great shock to
those who knew him.
He held the rank of Surgeon and Cap
tain OH the staff OF Major w. e. Simons.
commanding the battalion of Virginia
Artillery. He also belonged to several
insurance orders.
Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd, D. D., rector
OF st. Luke's p. T.. Church, Will con-
duct the funeral services this afternoon
at the grave in Elmwood Cemetery.
The funeral will occur at o'clock.
The Dall-bcarers will be DIR. C. r.
Vance, Captain NJ. c.. Keeling, Mr.. G.
w. Toms. Mr.. j. Fl. Faber. DIR. e. p.
Odend'hal. Mr.. Vernon CrumD. Mr..
Herman Hornthal and Mr.. II. M. Urau-
ahart.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18

a New Undertaking E-inbi,snu,cut
has been opened by Thomas SCOTS
Sons s; Co.. at No. 36 Charlotte street.
Funeral orders will receive prompt at
tention day or night. Mr. George J..
McDermott. manager. Southern Bell
phone No. S97. oc15-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18

TO THD REAL ESTATE OWNERS
u Sof the city of Norfo,k.IGentle-f
men: Tho members of the II orfolls Real
Estate. and Stock Exchange have been
requested by q number OF large property
owners OF the city of Norfolk to ex. &
change views. as to the question now he.
fore the public, viz: THE; METER SYs-
TlSNI This meeting to be held on 1,ISti fcS,- q
DAY, NOVEMBER : 21, 1899. AT A Ps
NJ. at the rooms OF the Norfolk Real IEs.;
tate and Stock Exchange. No. 2SG Main
street. All property owners respectfully
invited to attend. -
NOHfU LIS REAL ESTATE
no1S-tdm AND STOCK EXCHANGE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18
Ec1,nins scnt A.rnr

Yesterday the remains of Mrs. Elsie
c. Robcrton, wife of Mr.. w. E.Robert-
ton, who died ut her home near the
City Waterworks, Wednesday night.
were sent to Newport News for burial.
There We're no funeral services held
here,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18
\ LEGISLATORS OPINION

Mr.. M. j. Lyons. one of the members
of the Legislature from Norfolk, has
mixed largely with the citizens and
voters Of Norfolk, and he finds the on
position to meters active and strong.
He Is earnestly opposed to them him
SELF. He thinks 1t would entail an ex-
penditure absolutely unnecessary TO nut
them In
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18
LOST.

I LIBERAL REWARD OFFERED ron
- Information as to wherca bouts OF II
setter dog. Write. with black cars and
TWO large spots on back; tail cut: an
swers to name of Duke. Address w a
GARDNER. rs Cumberland street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18

We are headquarters for all railroad
watches. We carry the largest line In
the city Call and see our stock and
learn prices. The Gale Jcwclry Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-18

Oxford herring-bone suitings; q
pleasure to show our large variety. =
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
S33 Main street