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Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
FUSION HABIT OF NEPOTISM
1t Seems to Have Engrafted Itself Upon
State Officials,
MANY RELATIVES ON STATE PAY ROLLS
Record i'm This Line Made by the Re-
Ormcr is Already Astonish-
ing and Reaches Every
Public Institution.
MANY RELATIVES ON STATE PAY ROLL

LINCOLN, April 14.-(Special)-Now that
Governor Pointer is engaged in the more
or less pleasant task of parceling out the
Jobs it will be interesting to note whether
he will endorse or interfere with the sys-
TEN OF nepotism which has been so generally
in force during the two years that the flu
sionlsts have been in office. 1t is the general
opinion that Poynter will not dare to dis
charge any of the relatives of the state
house crowd from places and it is also eX-
tremely doubtful If he can find any more
relatives to add to the already long list.
When the fusionists were making the
campaign in 1896. as well as in years be-
fore. one of the reforms promised was that
EMPLOYEES of the state would be selected
because of their fitness and not because of
their relationship or political pull" This
promise was accepted by a large proper
ton of the fusion voters and few of them
10 this day know how universal has been
the system of grating relatives on to the
state pay roll during the last two years.
The facts are that the sham retormers have
beaten all previous records in this respect
and two more years of popocratic rule may
see in official positions a chain of relatives
long enough to bind all the state institu-
lions together.
The record already made is astonishing
and shows that the system of nepotism has
permeated every institution in the state and
is put in force by every man who has in
his hands the power of appointment. The
state officials have been especially diligent
in providing places for their kinfolks and
the following are a few samples:
Belle Cornell, wife of the auditor, bond
clerk, SlS6. &c.
]. a. Simpson, nephew Of the auditor, bond
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
SPRING WORK is EAGERLY BEGUN.
Farmers Make Up for Tardy Season
by More ACtiNc LaborS


SIDNEY. Neb., April 14-CSpecial.)-The
is an evidence Of confidence for a large and
bountiful crop next fall. The ground has
never been in better shape. One impIe-
ment dealer has already sold three carloads
Of farm machinery. Another sign Of pros
perity in western Nebraska is an order
placed by a local dealer for sixty-seven car
loads of lumber, which includes lime, lath
and shingles.
GIBBON, Neb., April 14-(Special.) y
Spring has opened and every one is busy
blowing and planting. The ground is in
fine condition and a big crop is prophesied.
GENEVA, Neb., April 14-(Special)-
At last some blowing is being done. Farm
work is very backward. There will be no
early garden crop this spring.
DUNBAR. Neb, April li.-(Specialj-
Spring work has begun in earnest and farm
ers are working early and late to get in a
large acreage of oats. The failure of the
wheat crop will compel the farmers to DO
more planting than usual.
GENEVA, Neb.. April 14.-(Special)-The
last few fine days have been taken advan-
tage Of and spring work has at last com
menced in earnest. The ground is quite
moist.
COLUMBUS, Neb, April 14.-(Special)-
Spring work has commenced in earnest here
and there is a demand for all kinds of labor
ers, and especially for farm help. Owing to
the lateness Of the season the farmers find
themselves four to six weeks behind. II
has been stated officially that there would b,
A. per cent of a winter wheat crop in this
county.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

BRADY, Neb.. April 14.-CSpecialJ-The
programs for the Western Nebraska Educa-
tional association convention to be held this
year at Ogallala April ~ and rs
are out and promise to the edu-
Gators OF the state a meeting OF
much value and interest. Prof. Jaques Red
way. author OF the Roadway National geog-
raphies, and Superintendent A. v. Storm OF
Cherokee, Ia, will lecture. County Super
intendent Rosa Dodds OF Chappell is pres
ident, Mrs. Harry Worrell of Brady secre-
tary and J. c.. Orr OF North Platte treasurer.
Superintendent O.. d. Lyon of Sidney and
Principal J. A. Briggs OF Chappell consti-
tute the executive committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
wheat Feels "A New Life.

WESTON, Neb., April 14.-(Special)-
Competent judges have made an examina-
tion of a large field of wheat adjoining town
and pronounce 1t in excellent condition. The
same piece has been declared dead by many
the last month, but it shows unexpected
vitality. Several farmeF report having ex-
perimented with samples of wheat from
other fields apparently dead and which is
now fresh and green. The prevailing opinion
now is that the winter wheat crop in this
locality is in much better condition than
was anticipated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
FricmdIess and Insane.

FREMONT, Neb.. April H.-(Special)-
Oliver Vanaces was before the commission
ers of insanity last evening and will prob
ably be sent to the asylum. He has tempo
rary attacks of insanity on the subject of
religion when he insists on preaching on
the street corners and tramps around the
railroad yards and in other places. None
of his relatives are known but it is thought
he has been an inmate Of an insane asylum
in Colorado,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
ORcer's AssaiIant is Recaptured.

COLUMBUS, Neb., April 14.-(Special.)-
Sheriff Byrnes returned last evening from
Mills county, Iowa, bringing with him
Thomas Waters, who is wanted here for
shooting Officer John Brock last December
while resisting arrest. Waters, with several
others. escaped by cutting through the Jail
in January and was arrested at Pacific juno
ton a few days ago on a charge of burglary,
but was brought back here to answer a more
serious one.
James Martin, an accomplice of Waters,
was tried at the last term of court and was
sentenced to a three years term.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb, April ~14.-(Spe-
cial)-For the fourth time the jury in the
case OF w. X. Fox. administrator against
the Missouri Pacific railway in district court
before Judge Ramsey. today returned a YER
dict for the plaintiff for s., 900.
This case has been in litigation since No
vember, 1894, and has twice been to the
supreme court. the decision reversed and
case remanded back here for new trial.
Suit was originally brought by Efie (.
Thompson, administratrix for 5000 dam
ages for the killing of her husband at Union.
Neb., while employed as a brakeman for the
defendant company. Later Mrs. Thompson
married and w. X. Fox was appointed ad-
ministratOr.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

OF four days, Judge Grimes presiding. The
most important case tried was that u Mary
A. Smith against Charles c. Nelson, for
the alleged wrongful conversion Of seventy
four head OF cattle. The case was bitterly
fought. The jury rendered a verdict for
the defendant at noon today. The amount
OF damages sought for was $500.
Resolutions were passed eulosizing the
late George w. Heistand and addresses were
made by all the lawyers present upon the
life and character OF the dead barrister.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

one bottle of Pe-ru-na she was sound and
well, | found the Pe-ru-na splendid for wind
collie, with which she was troubled when she
began to improve in strength and appetite.
Now she has a good appetite and is Il
picture OF health Mrs. Heard also writes
in regard to her son Carl: MY sons ears
had been affected since he was a baby
only a few months old. He seemed to have
risings in his head. He would be very
fretful for several days, then his ears would
run profussly what appeared to be cor
ruptiOn. TIE last year ! thought he had
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
Fire In Howard County.

ST. PAUL, Neb., April 14.-(SpeclaI)-
A disastrous prairie fire swept over a dis
trict Of several miles in the northern part
of Howard county yesterday during the
strong south wind and occasioned much
damage. Frank A. Carlson lost his barn,
granary, corncrib and about 1000 bushels
Of corn and others lost considerable prop
erty. The fire resulted from a farmers
carlessness in starting a nre on a hot,
windy day.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

DUNBAR, Neb.. April l4-CSpecial)-
The farmers in this vicinity who had been
successful in getting a large acreage Of
clover last year and had bought cattle to
pasture this summer will be disappointed
as the clover is badly winter killed. Those
who had large clover meadows for their hay
will be at a great loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

Ruby: My
little girl was
two years old
January.
She had some
d arrangement
of h bowels.
She was a
mere skeIe-
ton and We
did not think
she would
ever get we'll.
Sue had been
sick three
months, and
after giving
her less than
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
Fricndless woman Attempts Suicide.

HASTINGS, Neb., April 14.-(Special
Telegram)-It has just come to light that
Mrs. c. Howard, who is living with Mrs. H.
J. Higgins, attempted suicide Wednesday
afternoon by taking carbolic acid. 1t is said
that she was recently married TO a man
named Howard and of late he has refused 70
support her and that she was driven to at
tempt suicide, as she thought she had moth
ing to live for. Her physician says she is
entirely out OF all danger now. She is about
rs years old and is almost a stranger here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
ELECTION OF KNIGHTS TEMrLAR.
Three Omaha embcr Chosen OIL
cers of sInIe Grnmh C~nmmnnhnrN.

HASTINGS, Neb., April l4-(Speciai
Telegram)-The annual state meeting Of the
Crane Commandery Of Knights Templar or
Nebraska, which has been in session in
Hastings since yesterday morning, was
brought to a close this afternoon by the cleo
tion OF the following officers: G. w. Lin
niger, Omaha, G. C.; Thomas c. Reese, Nc
Cook, d. G, C.; S. p. Davidson, Tecumsea.
G. G.; Frank Billiard, North Platte. G.. c..
c.; Fred w. Vaughn, G, 5. W; W, J. Tur-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
Fires SIN Raging.

OGALLALA, Neb.. April 14.-(Special Tel
egramD-Fires are still burning in the north
country and spreading in all directions as
the wind changes. All OF Keith county north
OF the North Platte river is swept clean and
the fire is extending into Deuel., Arthur ana
Mcpherson counties. No reports as to cat
Tie losses and ranch buildings.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
Land i'm Eager Rcouest.

SIDNEY, Neb., April 1i,-CSpecial.)-
The United States land office is indeed do
ing a land office business here. Day after
day filings are made upon lands through
out the county and scarcely a vacant piece
is left where the new railroads are pro-
iected. That the B.. & NJ. will build its
branch line through here is now an abb
solute certainty and it means the opening
up Of a vast amount Of territory.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

BRADY. Neb.. April l-tSpecialD-lt is
reported that sufficient OF the trecholders or
this precinct have signed a petition for the
location OF a saloon here. Several times in
the past an attempt has been made to locate
a saloon here, but it has failed. \ strong
anti saloon league was organized here not
long ago and 1t was expected the organiza-
ton would be strong enough to prevent a
saloon being established.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
PRISONERS In PLATTE RIVER
Boat is Abandoned and Swimmer
Drift to Island. Where They
Await Rescue.

NORTH BEND, Neb., April 14.-CSpecial.)
Thomas Patterson, aged g. years, and a
boy named Howell started last night for Big
Island. east of here in the Platte river. TO
cut evergreens. Not returning, searching
parties started out last night and this morn
ing the lost ones were found on the island.
Their boat had sprung n leak, causing them
to abandon it and take to the water. Both
drIfted to the island and there was no way
of escaping until they were rescued this
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

NfHH"@
minutes before my baby was born. He is now
three months old and weighs nineteen pounds.
! know il was DR.. Pi-rce's medicine that saved
me from suffering, l advise all women to take
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, also his
pleasant Pellets If necessary"
Following the advice of a ~neighbor."
What a weight of c~onfrmatory evidence
there is in those six words. The neighbor
had tried the "Favorite Prescription " and
recommended it. Mrs. Jacobs has also
tried it and proved its wonderful properties
and now she recommends it, Beside such
testimony as this its makers words are un-
Important, Mrs. Jacobs experience is a
fact. Her neighbours experience is a fact,
The written experiences of 10000 other
women are facts. There is no theory about
il. There can be no question about it. In
every ueighborhood in this broad land
there are women who have been cured by
the "Favorite Prescription 1t has cured
more cases Of female complaint than all
other medicines for women combined, 1t
Is the only medicine Of its kind invented by
Rskilled specialist in medicine regularly
graduated physician of more han thirty
yeas actual experience.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

West Duluth, Mimi,
writes: ALLOW me to
say a word about Pc
ru-na. Three years ago
ago my child was
taken with pneumonia,
and after getting over
it. was taken with
whooping cough. I wa.
advised by a neighbor
to use Pe-ru-na, which
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

The baby was a
boy weig hing
nine and three
quarter pounds,
and for so III e
weeks after his
birth suffered
severe pain. Last
fall, following the
advice of neigh
Dor, my husband
bought me Doctor
PicrCe's Favorite
Pre- scriptio
which / took dur
ing the winter,
aud in March,
1898, l gave birth
to a baby boy
weighing ten aud
threc-qu
pounds. was
only in labor two
hours aud was on
my feet without
help until thirty
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
sidney welcome. the Troops.

SIDNEY, Neb., April 1i.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The Twenty-frst United States in
fantry received a royal reception here this
morning. The people turned out enmasse
to greet the old regiment and officers who
had been stationed here more than ten
years. Mayor Mcintosh delivered an address
of welcome and it was feelingly responded
to by Lieutenant Colonel William II. Boyle.
They expect to see about two years service
in the Philippines.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

Castle for Hillsboro. o.. the native city OF
MIR. Foraker. II is proposed to bring these
guns by special train from Norfolk. Va.
with delegations on the train from Cincin-
natl and Hillsboro. and have exhibitions or
demonstrations along the route,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

SIDNEY. Neb., April li.-(Special)-Tne
Twenty-frst United states infantry will re-
ceive a warm welcome when it passes
through here on the way to Manila. This
regiment was stationed here nearly ten
years and made a hest Of friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

ner. Lincoln. G. j. W; Rev. Byron V. w.
Marsh. University Place, G. P: william r.
Bowen. Omaha. G. r; Henry c.. Akin.
Omaha. treasurer. A code Of laws was
adopted. The meeting was a most pleasant
one and was attended by over 100 guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

KEARNEY, Neb., April l+-CSpecial Tel
egram) -Senator John NJ. Thurston today
wired John r. Mallalieu Of this city that
he had designated him for the position Of
supervisor OF the next census for the Sixth
congressional district.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

your medicine saved
his life, and it was
certainly a miracle,
as Re had the jaun
dice (caused by ca
tarrh OF the liyeD ST.
bad that his life was
dcspaired Of, and be,
fore | wrote you he
was so thin his bones
we're pri k n <
through mis- flesh s.
bad ] had to pad his
him on a pillow.
three m nth5 cid.
seven monta5 old
Ne ST. ngod al other
ami nov h 10 a beau
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
welcome for Returning Soldiers.

GENEVA. Neb., April 14-CSpeclal)-
Yesterday Major Fred Williams and Private
John Williams arrived from Manila. Rela-
tives and friends went to Fairmont to meet
them and escort them home.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

almost lost
his hearing
and had a To-
ca. physician
treat linn for
about six
weeks. He
r o n ounCed
him well. and
for a few
weeks he was
not troubled,
but since that
time the dis
charge from
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

lis oass "a5 almost constant and very often
s!yc, Finally | began giving him Pe-ru-na
and La-cu-Fi-a, and after he had taken two
bottles OF the La-cu-pi-a re was entirely
cured. ! cannot praise La-cu- pia and Pc,
gu-na cnruEa.' All letters should be adj
-ge-sgl - Or. Hartman. Columbus. Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

CINCINNATI. April 14.-The railways
presented Mayor Tafel and the citizens of
Cincinnati a proposition today for a war
demonstration One of the big guns from
the Oquendo has been secured from the gov
eminent for Cincinnati and one from MORO
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

MINDEN, Neb.. April 1i-(Special)-The
Wesleyan quartet sang last evening in the
Thorn opera house. 1t was a very enjoyable
concert and we'll attended.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
Third Burial in Two Months.

GIBBON, Neb., April li-lSpecia To
day occurred the third burial from the resi-
dence Of Mrs. J.. W. Pierce in two months,
the last death being that OF the daughter Of
Mrs. Taylor.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

this lost Electricity. The only trouble
heretofore with electric belts and batteries
was that the current did not penetrate
the system, but was retained upon the sur
face. which caused frightful burns and bits
tiers. have done away with all that. My
Bait has soft, silken, chamois-covered
sponge electrodes that render this burning
and blistering a physical impossibIlity and
allows the entire current TO penetrate the
system as 1t should. The electrodes on my
Belt cost more to manufacture than the
entire belt Of the old-style makes. When
worn out 1t can be renewed for only rs
csntG No other belt can be renewed for
any price and when worn out is worthless.
/ guarantee my Belt to cure Sexual I'm
potency. Lost Manhood, Varicocele Sper-
matorrhea and all forms of Sexual
Weaknesses IN either sex; restore Shrunken
and Undeveloped Organs and Vitality:
cure Nervous and General Debility KID
ney, Liver and Bladder Troubles, Chronic
Constipation, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism in
any form, all Female Complaints etc. The
prices of my Belt are only about half
what is asked for the old-s.yle affairs and
] warrant mine to be four times stronger,
Generates a current thar you can instantly
feel.
Call upon or write me today-sacredly
confidential. Get symptom blanks and lit
erature. Write for my New Book About
Electricity. My Electrical Suspensory for
the permanent cure OF the various weak
nesses of men Is FREE to every male pur-
chaser of one OF my Belts. Consultation
and advice without cost.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

had in my house. My chii-
dren had a bad cough, and
one Of them had the lung
fever. ] cured them all
with Pe-Tu-na. shall do
everything / can to help
your medicine alcng. !
wrote you about my young
est daughter, who had salt
rheum ever since she was
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

dead with consumption. commenced taking Pe-ru-na according o d.
rections. That was two yes rs ago. A year ago last November l gave
birth to a lO-pound baby boy, who is we'll and hearty; and am doing
my own homework. can n ever give Pe-ru-na too great praise Dr.
Hartman is the author oil a book on womens diseases and their proper
treatment, called HEALTH and Beauty The book is of priceless value
to women who suffer, being the straightforward and plain advice of a
physician who has made the s. diseases a speciality for years. The book
will be sent to any address free.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
What a difference
in the suffering at
time of childbirth

when DR.. R. V. Pierce's medicines are
used writes Mrs. Edrnon Jacobs, of
Bargersville, Johnson County, Ind. Il had
not heard of DR.. Picrce's medicines three
years ago when | was confined, so had to suffer
almost death. Before baby was born Icould not
be ON my feet without two persons holding me.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
T0DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST
Fair. with Variable winds tho GEN
crni indications for saturday and
sunday In THIS section.
NOTION, April lL-Forecast for

WASHINGTON, April 1A-Forecast for
Saturday:
For Nebraska. Kansas and Colorado
Fair Saturday; variable winds; fair sun
day.
For Iowa and Missouri-Fair Saturday;
winds mostly easterly; increasing cloudi-
ness and warmer Sunday.
For North and South Dakota-Fair and
warmer Saturday; variable winds; fair sun
day.
For Wyoming and Montana-Fair and
warmer Saturday; variable winds; fair Sun
day.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA. April li.-nmaha's record Of tenn
pc-aturr and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
years:
Maximum tenperature q. 60 & g 50
Average temperature .... 80 80 - 10
Ir CipitattOn ............... ~ 10 b" ~
Record of temperature and precipitation
az Omaha for this day and since March l.,
1899:
Norma, for the day .."........ so
Accumulated deficiency since March !. $40
Normal rainfall FOR the day......... 10 inch
Deficiency for the day...,........ 10 inch
'r''aI rainfall since March l........ 90 inch
Deficiency since March l............1.S inch
Deficiency for cor. period, lS9S...... 80 inch
Deficiency for cor. period, lS9I...... 10 inch
reports from stations at = u. M.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

A mother with babe in rms is an object sacred in theoloGy poetry and prac-
il life. In no ohr item of faith do all men so nearly agree al respect
if not adore a another and babe. Nationality, creed, color and convenIonahty all
give place o the affection which avery we'll balanced mind feels TOWARD the sanctty OF
honest maternity A wife without baby is to be pned A wife with a healthy
baby is congratulated by every one. Caarrh OF Ia pHvic Ogains is the mostc ommon
cause of serlit. Mrs. e E. Thomas Alpha, Mo, writes; Il had given up all hope
of aver eating we'll I had tried so much III medicine NY neighbors thought l was nearly
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

Miss Aida Mosher, we did, ana am
happy to say that 1t completely cured our
child. We cheerfully recommend it to all
from like causes. am convinced
that after a thorough trial it will do all
that is claimed for it,"
Mrs. Decking, East Toledo, Chic, says,
is the best medicine | ever
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
Johnnie f. Rogers.

JIWTWTT u INV-T y.
bands and carry
He then was
and when he was
weighed % Douu is.
treatment but yours
tiful baby.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects Of the we'll known remedy,
SYRUr OF FIas, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUr Co., Illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid iaxa.
tive principles of plants known to he
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. II
Is the one perfect strengthening laNa-
tive, cleansing the system cfcctuallv,
dispellinR colds, headaches and fcvers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per.
maneutly. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, aud its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists. Price Soc. per bottle,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

born uS9lD. She is nov cured Of it and VT
have your medicine 10 thank. / had sA
different physicians for her"
Mrs. c. T. Rogers, Elgin, H., writes,
in regard TO my baby. ] will say that
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

SIDNEY, Neb., April l4-CSpecialD-
District court closed today after a session
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-15

Mrs. G. w. Heard of Howth, Tex, writes
to DR.. Hartman in regard TO her baby girl,