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Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
TROrTING ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Several Track Regulations Amended
md Reports Made.

"ho NeDoTtS -"tut.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The special con-
gress of the National Trotting association
met here today, President Johnson presid-
propriety of modifying certain rules affect
ing the question of hobbies and the licens-
ing of drivers; Twenty-Five delegates We're
the reports of the committee. having ref
erence to section 8, which provided that
horses wearing hobbies shall not be eligible
to start in races on grounds of members
after January i, 1899.
1t was decided to alter this section by
s statadn fog the the words words "5fisr snnery
1897
A minority report was lost by a vote of
The report of the rules committee was
submitted and adopted.
Examinations and substitutes were made
and inserted in the phraseology of section
4, of rule xiv, relative to drivers and their
licenses. 1t was decided that instead of
"a license the, driver wear %colors'
1t was decided to abolish all rules in the
approved book of rules. relating to the
carrying of licenses by drivers.
together with the horses shall be sus-
pended for not less than one year nor
shall be expelled" We're substituted the
words shall be expelled"
IN rule xviii, sections l, 2, 3, 4 and g.,
with reference to the licensing of riders
and drivers. were declared abolished.
rules to the effect that the provisions. of
sections i and 2, of rule Kill, with refer
ence to timers and par time De not en-
forced, was unanimously agreed upon.
Section 8 of the last, mentioned rule,
which read: Time made on non-associa-
ton tracks shall be records or bars as the
case may be, the same as made over assoc
citation tracks" was abolished and the fol-
lowing substitute agreed upon: Any pub
lie race at less than one mile or exceed
ing half a mile shall be regarded as irreg-
ular and time made in any such race shall
create a bar
AT the closing of the proceedings w. B..
Fasig moved for the. appointment of q
committee whose duty 1t should be to pre-
pare an amendment to the rule empower
ing judges to decide a finishing heat in
which fraud would be detected. w. B.
Fasig, Judge H. NJ. Whitehead of the
Meadville track, Pennsylvania, and s., T.
Toussan Of New York were appointed a
committee to prepare the amendment,
which was to be section 4, to rule xxxv, of
the approved rules. After a protracted dis
cussi6n, however, the amendment was laid
on the table indefinitely. The congress
then adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

The public contest of the Crystal League
Literary society, held Thursday evening in
tho Seward Street Methodist Episcopal
church, was attended by a throng that taxed
the seating capacity of the edifce to it's
utmost. The audience was appTeciative and
profuse with its applause. The program of
declarations, orations, and musical selec-
lions offered opportunities to several aspir-
ants for success in the rostrum to exhibit
the oratorical proves they have developed
by work in the society. The speaking was
characterized by talent and proficiency, The
interest of the audience centered in a de-
bate on the question of the ownership Of the
Philippine Islands.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
winners at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2S.-This was the
seventy-sixth day of the Crescent CITY
Jockey clubs winter meeting. The weather
was fine and the track slow. Locust Bios
som was the only winning favorite. Re
suits:
First race, selling, six furlongs: Agitator
won, Free Hand second. Jim Flood third,
Time: LII.
Second race, one mile: Jimp, won; Jim
McCleery second, Dandy II third. Time:
1:46h.
Third race, one and one-eighth miles:
Monk Wayman won. Tonti second, Evan
atus third. Time: 2:OlA.
Fourth race, handicap, six furlongs: VII,
lage Pride won, Dave s second, Sensational
third. Time: 1:l6h.
Fifth race, selling, one mile: Ma Ange-
line won. Mamie l. second, Earl Fonso
third. Time: LACY.
Blossom won, Xalissa second, Ben Frost
third. Time: 1921.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

A 19-year-old lad giving the name OF
Harry Stewart was arrested by ofcers
Baldwin and Mccarthy at 10 o'clock lasI
night on a Council Bluffs motor just as II
crossed the bridge. The boy was identi-
fed by means of an accurate description
telephOned by the Council Bluffs police. He
is wanted in Iowa for stealing a yalise. The
theft occurred at the Burlington station In
Council Bluffs about an hour before the ar
rest was made. The valise. which belonged
to the conductor of a westbound train, was
stolen from one OF the coaches and a few
minutes later was found in a pawnshop neal
the station.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 23.-Rear Ad-
miral Sampson and the officers of the United
States armored cruiser New York and bat
tleship Indiana were accorded a great ova-
ton last night at the Hamilton hotel by the
American visitors at this place. The ad-
miral was dined, held a reception and at
tended a bill, at which Vice Admiral Sir
Buthnot Fisher, commander of the British
North American and West Indies station,
whose flagship is the battleship Renown,
the officers of the British army and navy
here, the governor of Bermuda, Lieutenant
General G. N. Digby Barker, and Lady
Barker and all the leading people of Ber-
muda were present.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Won Der Abe Chosen President.

ST, LOUIS, Feb. 28;-An eieGEi1 I'M OF VI Hrs
held TODAY Nv order of court, resulting In
the selection of the following board: chris
Won Der Abe j. W. Peckingtqn, Edward f..
The new board in turn Will elect Chris
Won Der Abe president, j, w. Peekington
vice presld mt and Edward F. Joy secretary:
arrive at the park until after the election
was over. Next week the National league
will meet In NV York. Won Der Abe Will
he there representing the Sportsman's park
and club and II the National league re-
fuses TO recognize him he will then go into
aid to secure the recognition he believes
himself entitled to.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Mcfarland Makes New Record.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-At Mechan-
les pavilion Floyd Mcfarland OF San Jose
defeated Harry Elkes of Glens Falls, N. Y,
in a hfteen-mile race, also beating several
worlds records. The riders started from
opposite sides of the track and were paced
by twenty men. Elkes quit at the END
Of eight and a third miles, McFarland be-
ing about ten laps, in the lead. the time
records from three miles up, was as follows
by miles: One, 2;ol; two; 4;ei; three 5ts;
eight. l5;4l: nine, 1852; ten, 1859; eleven,
22CS; twelve, 24:1i; thirteen, 2s:i4; fourteen
2S.l4; fifteen, 1922,
over Goodman and Eaton in two straight
heats. Time, 2:0l; 2:O7. Eddie Leonard; 90
wards. beat Teddy Goodman C25), ana VIII
liam Furman C35), in the one-mile handicap
Time, 2:O9.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
HIGH PRICE FOR A RACING TEAM
Team, Vert and Il C, Sc.
cured for Cnrnegie ut y

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-The attraction at the
Splan-Neugass sale today was the Dono-
van team, Vert and B C, each with a race
81. 500 by John Dickerson for Mr.. McCarty
Of New York. The bids were raised in
turn by John E. Turner, Scott Hudson,
George II. Ketcham and others until finally
p. n. Van Voorhis of Pittsburg secured
them at $500, which is the highest price
paid for a team for a number of years.
The horses were bought for Andrew Carne-
gle, who, it is said, authorized Van Voorhis
to pay ST. 900 If they could not be bought
at q lower price.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Lieutenant Fife Convicted.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23,-The steamer
City OF Picking brings news from Manila
that the court-martial that tried Lieutenant
Colonel Fife, First Washington regiment,
convicted hin of neglect of duty, improper
conduct and sentenced him to one months
suspension from rank and loss Of one
months pay, $3.50. He was accused of de-
on the government transport
Valencia in Manila harbor on Thanksgiving.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24

Revolution Not Spreading.

CARACAS, Feb. "a. The revolution
started against President Ignacio Andrade
by Guerra, president of the new state OF
Guarico, has found no echo in other parts
Of Venezuela. The government troops are
now entering the disturbed district and Gen.
eral Guerra is now returning to Calaboaz.
The congress supports President Andrade.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Memorial Services 10 Faure.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Funeral services
in memory of the late President FauTe were
held here today. the president, cabinet, dip
lomatic corps and a large part Of official
Washington attending.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
FIgbtcrs in Police Court.

GLASGOW, Feb. 23.-"Bobby' Dobbs, tho
Minneapolis colored boxer, and Pat Mac
Donald, who were arrested in the frst
round of their fight here last night, were
charged in the police court today with a
breach of the peace. The case was ad-
1ouTned for a weak
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
KipIinu.. Condition BETTER.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The following bull
letin was issued at Q a. m. today:
Mr.. Kipling passed a comfortable night.
On the third day symptoms are better az
compared with the preceding days.
(Signed) f. G. JANEWAY, M. D.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-24
Not Seriously Poisoned.

DR.. L.. A. Coffin, who attended Cornish
when he was taken i'll after Mrs. Adams
death, was called.
Coffin said that Cornish at that time was
not in a critical condition. He did not
treat Cornish for poisoning. He related va
rious conversations which took place be-
tween Cornish and himself, but the only i'm
portant point brought out was that Cornish
had said that II Douglas would only tell
what he know of Barnet 1t would throw
more light on the case than anything else.
Cornish was recalled and in answer to the
question as to what he said about Douglas,
replied: Il thought he knew a great deal
more about what passed in Barnet's room.
| still hold that opinion of him"
you can't think Of any man that you
had trouble with besides Molineaux?" asked
Osborne.
II can't think OF any other man that tried
to take the bread and butter out OF my
mouth" replied Cornish.
you mean Molineaux tried to deprive you
Of your job?"
II do. He did 1t persistently."
you never tried to get anybody out OF
his position, did you?"
NO." said Cornish.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

ary commands tta there may be- rernop for those
who starved the brave men who made sacrifice - bring Tcf
TO orr common country all ba rusfriddon admolsira
ton might cover ~ sins and shortcomings under tbe gie
Of devotion to The flag.
Already We arc told a those who criticize he adouief
ton are traitors 10 their country 50 he IT, The who cf
cine are those who were moved BY the war for humanity
but arc outraged that has been converted for political ed
into war for conquest and poiaon. They tand f11 ber
country-riglt or wrong matter who leads when it is
sailed by from without but win not be silent when they
sec the flower Of the land into the iasma If the tropical
ungcs to advance political interests They viii crv aoud
When they the Monroe Doctrine roddop under foot tha
IIannai-n may be cntrenched They viii protest forever
against policy Which overurns the basic principles uJon
which orr Republic founded particularly when they realize
That the innovation is made for selfish political ends.
The war the PHILIPPINES, who did any harm, is
so revolving that hardly #ritc-aboet calmly il has
no basis III reason justice humanity We have right 20
shoot our principles into the Fiipino7 with Calling
The policy upon which have entered may accomplish the
purpose for which it inaugurated fow the reelection
Of Mckinley President with Mark Hanna Emperor and
the fostering Of the and svndicate~ which rob tba
people 1t may do that bat the blood If innocent men, fight.
ing for liberty and Of brave to subjugae them viii
upon the heads and the hearts Of those who have nsgated
the uholy
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
Additional Testimony as 10 the Merits Of
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy.
ARE YOU ALWAYS TIRED?

Windsor, n. c., May a, 1897.
Five years ago | was completely run
down from general debility. My liver
didn't act, | had indigestion, was just
MS nervous as | could he, and was al
ways tired. The least eXertion would
bring on shortness of breath and it was
a drag to me to keep mp. A friend of
mine who had been cured by using Mrs.
Joe Persons Remedy told me to take it.
| bought half dozen bottles and took
it just because | knew j would have
to try something. ! suffered greatly
from wakefulness, would lay awake
often the greater part of the night, UNI
able to rest or sleep. When | was on
the second bottle | got so | could sleep,
and when | had finished the six bottles
/ WAS WELL. Indigestion cured. that
shortness of breath cured, and | feel
like another person. Mrs. Joe Persons
Remedy is a wonderful medicine. 1t did
me more good than anything | ever took
in my life. MRS. T. w. NORRIS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
SHEER BECAUSE THEY FEAR
HIM.
TUESDAY

The following editorial from the Will
son News fairly expresses the sentiment
of that portion of the State press that
gave a hearty support to the National
Democratic ticket in 1896:
There is in some quarters an inclina.
ton to condemn William J. Bryan for
everything he does not do. The latest
thing that gives his critics deep concern
is the Perry Belmont letter. a letter de-
Ginning to accept an invitation to attend
a so-called "Jeffersonian' dinner given
by men who forsook the Democratic
party in 1896. On top of that episode
is the kick that has come because Bryan
says he will attend another dinner given
by men who support him in his con-
tentions as 10 the basic principles of
Democracy Then there are people who
snorted because he did not kiss the
Texas girl who put up Il rosy mouth
to him: people who are indignant because
he offered his services as Il private in
the war with Spain: people who are
wild-eyed because. forsooth. he accepted
an officers commission in the same war;
people who sheer because he did not
talk on politics while he was in the ar
my; people who jeer becauseshe did talk
ON these subjects when he left the ar
my: people who boot when he delivers
lectures. and so on ad nauseam.
These critics fail TO see the MAN IN
the case. and only measure him by the
standard of a time-serving politician,
which he Is not. Independent. fearless.
brainy. he marks out his own lines and
does his own thinking"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
A MISTAKEN IMPRESSION.

did YOU hear about tlhe speech |
made just before the close of congress-"
inquired the returned statesman.
I'VE read it out loud down to the
store" answered Farmer Corntossel
"Ah, What did you think of it,
well, we didn't blame congress for
maxim up its mind to quit an go home. >
Washington Star.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
THE APPETITE or 4 G04r.

IL enried BIZ All poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are ont Of order. al
such should know that IN Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy. gives a splendid appetite.
sound digestion and q regular bodily hab-
if that insaFes perfect health and great
energy. Only 25c. at ali drug stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton of
West Jefferson, O., after suffering IS
months from Recta Fistula he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salye in the World. - cents a box. Sold
by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

inc has taken a jump of sixty-five cents
in price over February prices. Due to
a London combine" which Is trying to
corner the market. As tnere is already
a trust on collins, no man can wish
ii die to be rid of the ague, for tn N
he would be shaken out Of one trust iato
another
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
SIZED UP EXACTLY.
A Sheville Citizen.

A>neNlIIe tItlZcn.
1t looks Very much as if 5. Ohio
Wilson's final decision as to WHITTIER
his resignation as Railroad Commission
or was genuine or bogus will depend
upon whether the courts hold with Alb
bott. the other removed commissioner.
In other words, Ohio does not want the
office if he cannot get it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

Acknowledgement Girggs has declared
that the law forbidding the granting of
franchises in Cuba and Porto Rico is
valid. Still Alger viii risk ii free trip
down to look things over.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

1t is suggested that as a result of
tho beef investigation General Eagan
may be coul-t-martialed a second time.
The penalty, Of course, win be holiday
for life ON double pay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

The careful student Of the career of
the Hon. Russell A. Alger will not start
with surprise at the announcement that
he could not find his way from Key
West to Havana ON government yacht
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
SPIRIT OF The PRESS.
WHY WE MASrFACTrEE

Charlotte Observer
The cotton crop Of the South when
sold in raw stat IL about ten million
bales. This al 6 cents pound, whl@n
makes $50 per bale. makes. in turn,
total of three hundred million dollars.
This same cotton sold as doth would
bring an average OF - cents pound.
Thus. by manufacturing. the South can
get for its crop of cotton 81 ,2fBjWD,eaD
instead Of 300,0O00G0. This would be-
a profit Of S90000O,0O0 on a $3G0,@0.-
600 crop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

The Reverend Samuel Jones is preach
ing III Baltimore. As the people of that
city are said to eat canyas-back duck
raw they ought to like the Reverend
Samuel's vocabulary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

The Winston Sentinel does not think
Mr.. Rays explanation explains, and
thinks the Legislature erred in not pass
ing a good libel law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

\ man is a bachelor until he narrics.
then he is whatever his wife chooses 90
call him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

The Republicans are said to be might
lily tickled over the Bryan Belmont con
troversy. Meanwhile the wauling OF
Republican expansionists and "antis"
yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

There is a report that Robert r. Por-
ter is to succeed Alger. the latter re
firing because of his ''unsavory" reputa
tion. 1t would be swapping the devil for
a witch for Porter isn't whit better
than Alger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

Its a great pity Alger Numbered into
Havana unexpectedly. There is no man
alive who can face guns, fired in salute.
with greater imtrepidity
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

How much in campaign funds will a
few million pounds of embalmed beef
come to?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

Mary Ellen Lease says She ''adores
General Miles" What will the Generals
enemies resort to next?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

Scrofula, salt rheum and all diseases
caused by impure blood are cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which is Americas
Greatest Medicine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

i,oosevelt's testimony on army besf rs
sure TO set the War Department fussing
among its pigeon-holes for some more Of
his correspondence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP WILL
cure throat and lung trouble without fail.
For grippe, influenza and a deep-seated
cough or cold, it is the best remedy of
fered to the public. The doses are small
and a bottle costs only 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28
MILLIONAIRE IL GENEROSITY

Wilmington Messenger.
We did not know that Mr.. X. Il.
Ranty. Of Raleigh. was among the mi'-
ionares. But whether he is or no. he
gives like one. for lie contributes $3J.-
1000 for public library for Raleigh
which is nobly done. We think he WAS
born in Granville county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-28

Office: News and Observer Building,
Fayetteville Street.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-04

with the aid of the bucket brigade he finally succeeded.
 The little house on the corner adjoining the brewery and opposite Movers corner was several times threatened, but the pres enee of perseveriig min on the top of the roof with q water hose from the brew cry saved that building and probably the brewery as well. The way this man stuck to his pOst when the heat was so great as to be unbearabl= 100 feet away drew the admiration of all onlookers. His name could not be learned.
 There was rumor that woman wa seen in the upper floor of Browns shoe store when the fire broke out and that she was lost in the fire, but this could not be verified up to the time of going to press.
 E. T. Broemser and his family had moved out of the upstairs portion Of Browns shoe stor. the day before the fire.
 Among the many nervous men standing around the fire was Bob Smith, who has ssooo worth of hotel furniture stored in the old building across the street from the fire and which at one time was smoking badly. The bucket brigade. however. saved it.
 There were a number of petty thieves around taking advantage of the confusion and stealing from the piles of goods carried across the street from Movers and Browns stores. Two arrests were made. c. E. Erickson and R. Jackson. Both will be given a hearing today.
 The general opinion prevailed that 1t was a very fortunate fire. Had ihere been a strong north wind such as prevails here' and no water, nothing could have saved the town from utter destruction. Forum ately there was no wind, and the light rain that had fallen and was falling damped al the surrounding building to an extent to prevent additional fires from the showers of sparks that were flying high in the air.
 Th.re was quite fuslIlde when a stock of small arm cartridges exploded in Moy- CTS store. A little later Ilttl: excitement was created by the explosion of a can Of benzine. This was followed later on by the explosion of some dynamite which started the crowd in all directions in antie' ipation of more to come.
 kt4 o'clock this morning the fire was smouldering mass and was being watched by the fremen to prevent sparks from fly ing around.
 Alice Dalton, sick woman, who oeeu' pied the cabin two doors east of Browns shoe store, was carried by James Fitzpat- rick at a time when It was thought the building could not be saved.
 Parker, the driver f the Blue Tank Line, hauled four additional loads Of water to the fire sfter the two hauled by Mr. Eastman, making a total of IS gal ons that went far toward keeping the fire from spreading.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-05-04
Greatest Fire
 Ever in SkagWay

the st amers on the upper river will have plenty to do. He has quoted passenger rate of 500 from Seattle to Dawson and freight rate of sISo a ton. which he thinks will be as low as any other transportation eomrany can give. He will command the boat him elf and will have Canadian mate. He has license from the Canadl' an government to captain the boat. He will have to fly the Canadian flag. and would fly the American flag under 1t were 1t not that he will not put "old Glory" In that position, so he will content himself with running up the Canadian flag only.
 Captain Burlington was on the Upper Yukon river last year. He and hls brother, wno died In Dawson last fall, bought the Willie Irving from Captain Spencer for s2o 900, and after rInnng her all summer sold her and bought the James Domvllle. He is regarded as a thorough steamboat man and as one of the safest captains on the upper river. He will leave tomorrow for Benne {, accompanied by Captain John Russel, J, w. Church, E. MeCronian and r. ]. Finder, all of whom are on their way to White Horse to work on his boat.