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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
COLUMBUS BANKS vlCTlMlzED
Notes Negotiated by John TRnnnhill
md Frequently Renewed Pro-
nounced ForEeries.

COLUMBUS, Neb., oct. 12.-tSpecial)-
Henry Ragatz a prominent business man,
was notified yesterday by the Columbus state
bank that it held note for $500 for which
he was security and which was past due
Rogatz found his name had been forged to
note and that the signature was bung-
ling imitation. He then learned that this
" as a renewal note, the original having
been given some three years ago and re-
newed about three times year. The note
was signed by John Tannahll as principal
and it was he who had always negotiated the
paper. The Commercial National bank also
held two notes aggregating S47i.50, renewed
six or seven different times, always signed
with Tannahlll as principal and Harry b.
Reed, farmer living north Of town, as Sc
curlty Mr.. Reed admitted he had signed
notes for Mr.. Tannahill a long time ago, but
said he had signed nothing for him in over
a year and these notes were also forgeries.
The First National bank then discovered it
was holding two notes negotiated by Tanna-
hill, one for $120 with Carl Kramer as se-
curity and the other for 500 secured by
Mrs. Phoebe J. Lawrence. MIR. Kramer
says his signature is forgery and as Mrs.
Lawrence lives in Polk county the bank can
not tell today that her signatgTe is genuine.
scramble has ensued among the attor-
neys for the different banks to Ale attach
ment suits against Tannahll's property on
the edge OF town, which consists Of thirty
three acres of nursery and orchard with
considerable improvements in the way of hot
houses and other buildings. Four suits have
been filed aggregatlng something over $1,000,
but as there is an incumbrance against the
property of 81 900 1t is not likely that 1t will
pay out the claims.
Tannahill has lived here more than
vi Hn
ostensibly to visit his brother at Bellwood,
in Butler county but has not since been
heard from. He had always borne a good
reputation and many OF his friends refused
to believe the story of his wrongdoing when
first made known. He is veteran of the
civil war; member of Baker post, Grand
Army of the Republic of this city and was
the florist at the Genoa Indian school a
number of years.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
SOLDIER TRAIN BEHIND TIME
South DnkOtg Volunteers Cannot
Reach DeadwoOd Before Satur-
day Morning.

DEADWOOD, S. D., Oct. 12.-(Special Tel
egram.) )-There is general disappointment
in Deadwood tonight owing to the special
train which is bearing the soldiers home
being several hours late. The Burlington
officials here state that it will be impossible
for the boys to reach Deadwood before Sat
urday morning. The special will leave Bill
lings Friday morning instead of Thursday
night, which will bring them directly to this
city. The reception has been postponed
one day in consequence.
One hundred mounted soldiers under Lieu
tenant Arnold, the mounted cavalry band
and the firing squad arrived this afternoon
from Fort Meade. The weather has been
extremely unpleasant for several days and
snow is threatened tonight The three
Black Hills companies will start for Lead
Sunday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
WOmcn's Club Doings.

YORK, Neb., Oct. 12.-(Special.)-The
session last evening Of the Federation Of
Women's clubs was devoted to the display of
stereopticon slides representing the Boston
public library. Explanations were made by
Miss Leila Wilson Of Omaha. Mrs F. A.
Hall of Lincoln gave an account Of recent
trip abroad.
This morning the chairman of the edu-
cational committee, Mrs. A. w. Field of Lin
coin, conducted symposium of short talks
as follows: Household Economics Mrs.
J. B. LaChappelle, Ashland; How to I'm
prove Conditions in Country Schools" Mrs.
Blair, Wayne; "The Vacation Problem -
Mrs. Emma Page, Syracuse; "How to Pro-
vide Discussion in Clubs" Mrs Steele, Fair
bury; Manual Training" Mrs. l.. A.
Farmer Albion; THE Mothers Greatest
Need" Mrs. Fred B. Kingsley, Minden.
The afternoon session included an original
story by Mrs. H. II. Heller; Household
Economics" Mrs NJ. M. Pugh; women as
Wage Earners," Mrs. C. S. Lobingier; "City
Improvement, Mrs. R. E. McKelvy, all
of Omaha; Newspaper English" Miss
Sarah Harris, Lincoln; National Writer'S
Association Mrs. Ideal McKeever. Stroms-
burg.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

north and east foundations are completed
and a dozen bricklayers we're put to work
on the east wall. The walls for this NAM
moth building are thirty inches at the base
and the brick will be laid in cement up to
the grade line. 1t is estimated that fully
5000 600 brick will be used in the construc-
ton of this building, besides vast quantities
OF other material. Armours managers fig
ure that at least 10000 600 pounds Of pro-
visions can be stored in this warehouse.
With the weight Of the strutture added a
total of 65, 900 pounds is obtained. The
foundations will be strong enough to sup
port this weight as they are being built In
the most substantial manner Since the
original plans were drawn a change has
been made by the addition of one story. The
first story, or basement, will be ten feet
in height and each of the other ten stories
will be twelve feet in height. The total
height of the walls from the foundation
stones to the roof will be 1870 feet. making
one Of the highest buildings in this section.
Piledriving will be completed in about ten
days and then a large force of bricklayers
will be put to work on the walls. When
completed the building will represent an
expenditure of about $250,0OO.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

Real estate dealers report considerable
inquiry lately for acre property in the
vicinity of South Omaha, Within week
George &c Co. have made two i'm
portant sales. The remainder OF the
O'Rourke homestead, consisting OF thirty
one acres, and located just south of the
South Omaha brewery, was purchased by an
investor the forepart Of the week through
George & Co.. the consideration being
$500. Yesterday the balance of the Sui
livan homestead OF ten and one e-half acres
on Thirty sixth street near @, was sold
by George & Co. for So 900. This is the
remainder of the original homestead of
Timothy Sullivan which was entered in 1857
and has been retained in the family ever
since that time. The adjoining land was
plated and sold off in lots several years
ago and much Of the property was built
upon at that time. 1t is understood that
this Sullivan tract is purchased as an in
vestment and will be plated into lots and
placed on the market.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

/ SOUTH OMAHA NEWS. !

Fred A. Hart, a grocer in Albright was
quite badly injured on the head last night
while tusseling with a supposed robber.
Hart was at the rear of his store when an
uncouth fellow entered and asked for a b0x
of cigarettes. In walking toward the front
OF the store Mr.. Hart noticed that the
supposed customer held revolver partially
concealed in his right hand, and he mme-
dately made a grab for the weapon with
the result that both rolled on the floor. In
the mix-up the weapon was held close to
Harts head and was discharged, the bullet
passing close enough to make a slight flesh
wound. Two moro shots We're fired from
the revolver by the robber before he man
aged to break Mr.. Hart's hold and escape,
When the supposed thief ran out of the
door several men standing near, who had
been attracted by the shooting, noticed that
the lapel OF the fleeing mans coat was on
fire. More than likely this little blaze was
started by one OF the shots from the re-
volyer. The robber ran in the direction
OF the railroad tracks and was soon lost
to view.
Police headquarters were notified by tele-
phone and Chief Carroll, along with Captain
Allie and couple Of officers, hurried to the
scene. A very fair deGcripti n cf two men
who had been hanging about in the vicinity
of the store all the afternoon was obtained
and the police are making an effort to locate
them. Mr.. Hart is not able to give much
of a description of his assailant, as he says
he was pretty busy trying to obtain posses
sion of the revolver.
A physician was summoned and Mr.. Hart's
wound was dressed, after which he closed
his store and walked TO his home nearby.
Several policemen worked good portion
OF the night searching the railroad yards
In hopes of coming across the men, while
| another detachment of the force visited
different resorts about town. That the per
petrator Of the crime and his pal are tramps
Is not doubted, as it was learned by the
poltce that they had begged a lunch from
laborers working in the vicinity during the
| afternoon.
| While Mr.. Hart's nerves were a little
shaken by the encounter, he is congratulate,
| ing himself that the bullet which came sC
near his head did not do more damage.
Bricklaying Commences rt Armour's
Bricklaying at the new Armour warehous,
| Thursday
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
BRINGS BACK STOLEN FURS
Chief white ana Owner Return with
Gnrmcnts-shul<crt Denies Having
Advanced More Than 5000.

Chief White and G. f. Shukert have re-
turned from Chicago, bringing with them
the stolen furs which the chief recovered
three days ago. The garments will be
checked over by the owner. Mir. Shukert.
and If the lot is found to be complete Mon
ahsn and Prince, held for committing the
robbery will be given their release accord
ing to the agreement with Chief White and
the county attorney.
Tho chief said he could say nothing for
publication about the furs. excepting that
they were delivered to him in Chicago, hav-
ing been shipped by the Wells Fargo Ex
press company. No arrangements have been
made regarding the payment of the reward.
but Mr.. Shukert says the money will be
turned over 70 the proper persons as soon as
the expense account is made out and the
amount deducted. Mr. Shukert says the
story that he has already paid $4,000 for
the recovery Of the furs is untrue. He de-
mics having made such statement to any
one, and confirms Chief Whites statement
that not more than 5000 has been advanced
as expense or reward money. He expressed
his pleasure at getting the garments back
again and characterizes the recovery OF the
property as splendid work on the part of
tho police.
The recovery Of tho furs stolen from his
store is especially gratifying TO Mr.. Shukert,
as giving proof bearing out his statements
originally made TO the police regarding the
robbery. Mr.. Shukert feared that the pub
lie wodld get the impression that he hims elf
was cognizant of the fact and not sufllCi-
emily vigilant in the protection of his Gus
toners goods. The recovery of the stolen
furs af.er an exhaustive search by the
police in which they hal every co-opera-
tion that Mr.. Shukart could afford, will sat
isfy all his patrons that the JOB was done
by professionals oute,ie Of the store an.l
could no. have been prevented by him.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
Mario City GOssin.

Mrs. Hiram Hall. Twenty-fourth and d
streets, is quite sick.
Mrs. G. II. Thompson, Twenty-fourth and
j streets, has pneumonia.
Cudahy received forty cars of Texas cat
tie at his plant here on Wednesday.
Mrs. II. II. Milard has gone to Pitts
burg, Pa, to remain about a month.
An important meeting of the Eastern
Star will be held on Saturday night
John McNee Twenty-sixth and T. streets
Is confined to his home with an attack of
fever
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. T. l..
seriously i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. d. $. Clark returned last evening
ff9m SUPERIOR Neb' where she has been
The Century club will give its initial
dance at the new odd Fellows hall OF on
Twenty-fourth street tonight
James p Winter and Miss Lucy Frank
lin were married Wednesday evening. Rev
j, A. johnson performed the ceremony
Sam Mort, assistant hog buyer for the
omaha Packing company, has gone east
on combined business and pleasure trip
He expects to be gone about ten days.
Frank Spear, the popular street mai
carrier, was married Thursday evening tC
Miss Mary Bentz, After the ceremony
Mrs. Sarah McIvor Thirty-first and JEFF
ferson streets died yesterday at the age
Of 70 years. Funeral services will be held
this afternoon at O'Clock. Interment a
Laurel Hill cemetery,
John Mitchell and Miss Rose Saottl,
were married Wednesday evening at IN,
home of the brides parents Twenty-sev
enth and II streets, Rev. VanWinkle, pas
tor of the Baptist church, officiated.
j. b. Fitzpatrick. district master me
chanic of the Rock Island, with headuuar
ters AT Des Moines, was In the city YES
terday, the guest of James l.. Paxton, gen
eral superintendent of the Stock Yard
company.
Frank Jones and Miss Tina Barnhol
were married at the home of the groom
Twenty-second and K streets, Thursda,
evening. The groom is one of the bes
known employees of the Stock Yards com
9any, while the bride is quite a favorlt
in social circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
John Reid Seriously Injured.

BY the falling Of an elevator at the Cud-
ahy soap factory Thursday afternoon John
Reid was seriously and perhaps fatally in
jured. Reid had been working in the soap
factory for the last five months and made
his homo with E. T. Reid at Twenty seventh
and H streets. He has a wife and child
living at Hay Springs, Neb. DR.. Thomas
Kelly was Immediately summoned and did
what he could to relieve the mans suffer-
lhss. AS soon as it was safe to do so
Reid was removed to the South Omaha
hospital, where DR.. Kelly made more
complete examination. Reid died at mid
night,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
Pleased with south omahn Market

Thomas Mortimer, manager OF Marshall
Fields ranch at Madison, brought two loads
OF we'll fattened beeves to this market
on Wednesday. Out of a bunch of 12O head
Mr. Mortimer sent eighty to Chicago that
sold there for $5.95. The balance of the
bunch were brought here and sold for Sc.
AS the Omaha cattle were not considered
quite as good as those shipped to Chicago,
Mr. Mortimer figures that he got a great deal
the best of it at this market and will bear
this fact in mind when making shipments
in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
A Story of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
[LErrER TO MRS. rrsxHAM NO. 69,ls6l

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-Two years
ago began having such duh, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
were profuse and painful, and was
troubled was leucorrhea. l took
patent medicines and consulted a ply
sician, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one of your books, wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and followed the hedirections
faithfully, and derived so much benefit
that / cannot praise Lydia e. Pink
HAMS Vegetable Compound enough.
] now find myself pregnant and have
begun its use again. / cannot praise
it enough. "-MRs, CORA gibson, YATES,
MANIsTEE, MICH.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

On Wednesday afternoon the semi annual
meeting of the South Omaha Joint Car In
spection association was held at the Office
Of General Manager Kenyon at the Stock
Yards. All the railroads forming this as
sociation were represented and reports OF the
oticers We're read showing the association
TO be in a satisfactory condition. General
Foreman Cressey of this city was compli-
mented on the able manner in which the
work is being handled here during the Tres-
ent rush. The shortage of cars Is becoming
a serious problem to the railroads and the
packers and the prompt delivery of cars here
is appreciated by all Interested. The next
meeting of the association is booked for
next April.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Rain or Snow and Colder Friday,
with Fair and NortherT1 Winds
Saturday in Nebraska.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-Forecast for
Friday and Saturday:
For Nebraska and Kansas-Rain and much
colder Friday; Saturday, fair; northwesterly
winds.
For Iowa and Missouri-Rain and colder
Friday and Saturday; southerly, shifting to
northwosterly, winds.
For South Dakota-Rain; colder Friday
Saturday, fair; northwesterly winds.
For Wyoming-Ran or snow Friday, with
colder in southeast portion; Saturday, fair
northerly winds
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Oct. 12-Omaha record of temper
ature and precipitation compared with the
corresponding day of the last three years:
1893. 1898. 1897 1896.
Maximum temperature. % 63 81 So
Minimum temperature.... GO ~ A 45
Average temperature..... y % 80 81
Precipitation ............... w ~ L 4
Record of temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March /,
1892
Normal for the day. y......................s.. 55
Excess for the day ay...........,............. "a
Accumulated deficiency since March L.. SO
Normal rainfall for the day........ 90 inch
Deficiency for the day .............. 90 inch
Total rainfall since March I.....21 IL inches
Deficiency since March 1.......... 5.63 inches S
Deficiency for cor period, 1898. 3 .36 inches
Deficiency for COR period, 1887. 10. 2S inches
Reports From stations at 8 r. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
nEETs NOT so PLENTY THIS YEAR.
Lack of Quantity, However, is Made
In hY ImnroNed QualifH.

FREMONT, Neb, Oct. 12.-(Special.) 1.-The
beet harvest here and at Ames Is progress
sing The yield is not quito UP to that Of
last year in some localities, but the sugar
content and coefHcent of purity is above the
standard, so that it will fully make up for
the lack OF quantity. The sugar content has
increased considerably since the first frost.
AS the factory of the Standard Beet Sugar
company is not yet completed beets are be-
ing placed in sios. The dry weather is
helping out the beet raisers, the beets being
remarkably free from dirt. The sugar fac
tory at Ames will be completed soon after
November 1. The machinery is now in po-
sition and the walls nearly up.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
No Quorum Again.

Mayor Ensor's call for a special meeting
OF the council to take action on the @
street sewer veto did not materialize last
night. The mayor was on hand, but not
enough members of he council showed up to
make quorum and another call will have
to be Issued If the mayor wants any action
taken on the veto prior to the regular meet
ing in November. Residents in this sewer
district are anxious for the work to proceed
before cold weather sets in, but nothing
can be done now until meeting is held.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
Finds His Apartments Bnre.

A complaint was filed yesterday against
Charles e. Speek, a plasterer, living at
4lS South Nineteenth street, alleging the
theft Of two stoves and some articles oi
household furniture. The complainant is
Thomas r. Romine, who has been living in
Speck's dwelling Romine says he returned
from work the night of October II and found
that Speck had been on a spree and had
moved the furniture from his apartments
Being unable to persuade Speck to return
the property, he had recourse to the police.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
Conductor Crawford Hurt.

WYMORE. Neb Oct. 12.-(Special y
Word was received here at noon that Con-
ductor W. w. Coffin of this city was crushed
between the engine and the first car of an
extra at Dawson this forenoon, and that he
is being brought here on a special train.
Coffin is one of the oldest freight conductors
running out of Wymore.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

Preparations are all completed for the
first grand republican rally OF the campaign,
which will be held at Blum's hail. Twenty
sixth and N streets, Saturday night. The
local republican managers have had the
hall thoroughly cleaned and provided seats
sufficient for a large crowd. 1t is expected
that the four speakers who are to address
the people will be given cordial reception
Harvey Mosely, president of the Young
Mems Republican club has issued a call
urging every member Of the club to attend
this rally and do everything possible to make
it success.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
Paws His Fine.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D.. Oct 12.-(speclal
Telegram.) .)-Benjamin Marshall of Turton,
who was arrested and brought here yester-
day by United States Marshal Collins, today
appeared before Judge Garland pleaded
guilty to the charge OF selling liquor without
a government license and was fined $25,
which he paid.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
"Your Medicine Worked wondsrs.-

81 had been sick ever since my mar
riage, seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. had falling of womb,
leucorrhea, pains in back and legs;
dyspepsia and a nervous trembling Of
the stomach. Now have none of these
troubles and can enjoy my life. Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me. ."-MRs. S. BARSaART, NEW CASTLE,
Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
His Wound Hsstens His Death.

FREMONT, Neb, Oct, 12.-(Special.)-
Chris Yocum, the night watchman who was
shot in the knee by tramp near the Nye-
Schneider elevator last winter. died this
afternoon, his death being partly due to the
wound. He leaves a widow and several
children. The man who did the shooting
succeeded in getting away.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

To weak and debilitated men and
women j offer a free book IF they will
only write for 1t. 1t win tell you lust
why drugs will not cure and why Electric
ity is now the greatest remedial agent
known TO modern science. I could give
drugs II l wanted to and make a
great deal of money by doing so-it
does not cost a cent to write a orescrp-
tion: but l could not give you drug
treatment and be honest, for I know drugs
will not cure--they only temporarily stim-
ulata. / am the inventor of
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
burglars Work mt Humboldt.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Oct 12.-(Special.)-
Some time Wednesday night the office OF
Philpot & Tanner. lumber dealers, was en-
tered, the safe opened and the cash box
containing about Sl5 In money, notes
amounting to 81 800, watch and seven gold
rings were taken. The missing box was
found later several miles west of town with
the notes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
Arrest Unlawful Fishers.

Christ Tautkus and August Tobbart were
taken before Justice Cockerel Wednesday
afternoon for having eeines and nets in their
possession. They were placed under bonds.
There has been a great deal of unlawful
fishing carried on in Florence and Cut on
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
FLAMING HAYFIELD FIRES BARN.
Locomotive Spark Makes Serious Loss
for Farmer Lockhart.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Oct. 12.-(Special Tel
egram.)-A passing locomotive on the
Union Pacific road this afternoon set fire to
the grass east of the city limits and, driven
by high wind, the flames soon reached the
hay field Of William Lockhart, destroying
his barn, several tons Of hay, six hogs, a
wagon and considerable machinery before
it could be subdued. His loss will be some
thing over $500, with no insurance Ad
joining property was saved only by hard
work.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

TRENTON. Neb., Oct. 12.-(Special.)- }
Threshing is being concluded in several
places in the county and the average yield
is fair considering the damage done by
drouth and grasshoppers. The corn was also
visited by grasshoppers, but the yield Is
good and of fair quality. Never in the his
tory OF the county has 1t been so dry and
dusty and the farmers are waiting for a rain
so they can begin fall plowing.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
Damages Against the Burlington.

TECUMsEH. Neb., Oct, 12.-(speciaI,)-
In the case OF Nose Roberts against the
Burlington company for damages sustained
at crossing in Graf several months ago, a
jury has returned verdict in Roberts
favor for $435.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

OSCEoLA, Neb., Oct, 12-(Special.) THE
Methodist congregation welcomed Rev. j.
w. Swan, its new pastor with a reception
and supper at which covers were laid for 400,
An address of welcome was delivered by J..
II. Mickey. Rev. Swans last charge was
Wahoo
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
ChappeIrs Creamery pro.perinu,

CHAPPELL. Neb.. Oct. 12.-(special.)--
The new creamery OF this place is doing a
good business and local dairy interests are
constantly increasing. Farmers are re-
ceiving from Go to " cents per hundred for
milk.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
August wehIitx ts CIeored

WEST POINT, Neb., Oct. 12.--(Special)-.
The jury in tho case of August Wehitz,
charged with criminal assault, brought In
a verdict of mot guilty" and the prisoner
was discharged
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13

lakes and lately the authorities have made
some important captures with a view TO
effectively stopping It.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-13
To Weak Men.

And Women DR.. Bennett's EIecfris
Belt offers Guaranteed and Per-
manent Cure-DruEs VIII Not Cure
They Oppose Nature-0ther Belts
Burn FriRhtfuIIy.