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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
In the Criminal Court.

There was prospect that Judge Baker
would have all the criminal business that
he could handle, but all the prisoners before
him pleaded guilty and the call for the day
was soon disposed Of
jeff Jones, charged with the larceny of a
lot of clothing, the property OF w. II.
Thomas, entered a plea of stealing property
OF the value of $25. and was remanded to
await sentence.
James Berger acknowledged the theft OF
Henry B. Wilson's clothing Of the value OF
s25, and was fined $25 and costs.
When arraigned on the charge OF steal
ing r. E. Stewart's watch Thomas l. Kel.
ley entered plea of not guilty.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Damaged Regulations.

Virgil o. Strickler has a $4,000 damage
suit on his hands. The plaintiff is Harry
e. Rich, who alleges that great chunks have
been knocked out Of his reputation. Rich
and David Van Etten are law partners.
Some weeks ago Strickler caused their ar
rest in police court, charging that upon one
occasion they went before justice Of the
peace and in an action pending presented a
false and fraudulent bond, representing 1t
as true and genuine. Shortly after this Van
Etten sued Strickler for $4,000, alleging
damages in that sum to his good name ana
professional standing Now Rich has come
back with the same kind of a suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Rodent starts "A Blaxe.

A large, black rat in quest OF food nib
bled the PHOSPHORUS ends of some matches
thrown IN waste paper basket and started
a blaze which the fire department was
called upon to extinguish yesterday morn
ing. The fire was in the rear room of G.
II was discovered by Patrolman Harry
Cook. After turning in an alarm the officer
broke open door and poured water by
ment arrived. The damage was slight The
rodent which caused the mischief was
found dead on the floor alongside some bits
OF matches and paper which he had nib
bled
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
1T HAPPENED At ONTARIO.
This VIII Interest You IL in Need O
n Good Couch Medicine


"One day last winter a lady came to nv
drug store and asked for brand OF cough
medicine that did not have in stock" saws
Mr.. C. r. Grandin, the popular druggist Of
Ontario, n. Y. "She was disappointed and
wanted to know what cough preparation |
could recommend. / said to her that could
freely recommend Chamberlains Cough
Remedy and that she could take a 25-cent
bottle Of the remedy and after giving it a
fair trial II she did not find 1t worth the
money to bring back the bottle and | would
refund the price paid. In the course OF a
day or two the lady came back to my store
in company with friend in need of cough
medicine and advised her to buy 5O-cent
bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
consider that very good recommendation
for the remedy" 1t Is not so much what
newspapers say as what friend says to friend
that has made this remedy so popular, not
only throughout the United States but in
many foreign countries.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

j, Farnham an insane man whose home
Is in Valentine, Neb., was taken from the
Methodist hospital to the police station this
afternoon for confinement, as he showed
symptoms Of becoming violent. Farnham has
been in the city for two weeks selling cat
tie He became insane few days ago and
believed his enemies are trying to take his
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Mrs. DooIey Upon the carpet.

United States Commissioners, Anderson is
tanning whether or not Mrs Nora DoOley
sold and gave liquor to Lone Elk and a
number of the other exposition Indians. It
is alleged that Mrs. DOoley's place. 42Ol
North Twenty-fourth street, is frequented
by the Indians and that there they are
supplied with liquor. In searching the
premises several jugs of liquor were found
secreted in the beds.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Mortality Statistics.

The following births and deaths have been
reported to the office of the health commits
sioner during the last forty-eight hours:
Births-William Green, 22lO Langdon
Court. girl; James Shea, 1924 Pacific street
boy; Louis Raeblng, 1903 South Seventeenth
street, boy.
DeathsETheodore Woglin, "a years; Mary
Sloup, Fourteenth and Williams street, 46
years; Mrs. II. * White, 4l9 South Twen-
tieth street, 80 years
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
CompIaint Filed Against volImar.

Deputy County Attorney HeIsIey has He'd
a complaint against Luther II. Vollmar,
charging him with obtaining money under
false pretenses. Volmar is the son of a
minister of Corydon, la. He pursuaded +.
G. Hartman the Dunning Hardware com
pany and one of the hotels to cash for him
sight drafts which afterwards proved to be
worthless. Vollmar represented that there
was money, due him from Kennel, Saizma4 lilI \
& Nicely of Hamilton, o., the firm he SAID
unpaid and the firm denied that Vollmar
was in its employment. The complainant
Is i. @. Hartman.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

Mary Cox and others have brought suit
against the city Of South Omaha to restrain
the collection OF the tax levied to pay the
cost of the paving on Twenty fourth street
They allege Irregularities in the levy and
extension of the tax, and therefore hold that
it is Illegal and void.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

for the money the return OF the watch was
all that was asked. The Elliott woman as
serted the watch belonged to her because
she had loaned Rissie IS on 1t and the sum
had never been returned Judge Gordon will
determine the ownership after duly consid-
ering the evidence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Sues the Insurance. Companv.

Maggie d. Parker sues the Union Life
Insurance company of Omaha in an action
to recover $4,000 on policy carried by her
late husband.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

Eat plenty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will di-
gest what you eat. 1t cures all forms OF
dyspepsia and stomach troubles. e. r. Gam
BILE, Vernon, Tex, says, at relieved me from
the start and cured me. 1t is now my ever
lasting friend"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

apart for several weeks. Tuesday the wife
decided to visit the house in her husbands
absence and get some of her belongings.
She was unfortunate enough to choose
time when Benish was at the house and he
took advantage Of the opportunity to beat
her.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Streets the Subject of Litisat.on.

The case of John Oster and others against
the village Of Valley is monopolizing the
attention of Judge Dickinson. The plaintiff
seeks to vacate certain streets and alleys in
Valley, contending that there was never
legal dedication OF the same by Mary Oster
original owner of the townsite. The vii
lage authorities are contestng
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

There will be meetings this evening
in the Seventh and Ninth wards. The Ninth
ward meeting will be held at Twenty-nintn
and Farnam streets, and the principal speak
ers will be Judge Estelle and Judge Sla-
baugh. The Seventh ward meeting will be
held at 1872 South Twenty y-uinth avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
BucKIeD,s Arnica sn.ye.

The best sarve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores. tetter, chapped hands. chlblaIns,
corns. and all skin eruptions and positively
cures piles, or no pay required 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
By Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Candidate for the Asylum.

A warrant is out for the arrest of Ed
ward Savage charged with insanity, Saw
age was at the asylum not long since and
that he was cured OF his malady. He is
an engineer on one OF the roads running
ont from Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

Frank Benish, Eleventh and lizard streets,
pleaded guilty IN police court to the charge
OF assaulting his Wife and was fined $40
and costs. The Benishes have been living
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
Tires of Welded Life

Alice Bush has filed petition in court
asking that she be divorced from Samuel
Bush She alleges failure to support.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

Cooks Imperial Champagne Extra Dry for
the yacht, camping party, summer hotel
fishing party, mountain, seashore, or the pic
mic
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05
when Next Your Head Aches.
Fined for WIG Heating.

Use Wright's Paragon Headache Remedy
and YOU viii be relieved Instantly
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

In the wards in which there are contests
the vote of the women will cut considerable
figure, as they are taking no little interest
in the personnel OF the school board, although
their activity will not be as great as 1t would
have been had not certain members of the
board given up their ambitions to succeed
themselves. The women will nevertheless
have it in their power to make some candi-
dates and unmake others.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

In the Ninth all is serene with N. NJ. How
ard as the preferred candidate for the board
Van Glider does not seem to have had any
particular desire to return to his old seat
to Judge from the fact that he has made ne
effort to come into the convention with
delegation of his own. In the Sixth Franz
Sears and W. f. johnson are awakening only
a languld interest for the reason that the
advantage is clearly with the latter,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

In the Third and Fourth wards the dele
cations are unpledged, though that of the
former is said to be favorable to Owens and
it Is possible that school board candidate
may be sprung in the latter.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-05

The short and stormy career Of the
Owens delegation from the Eighth ward
came to an end Wednesday evening when
the entire petition was withdrawn. This
is the delegation from which four of the
original members withdrew, claiming that
the use of their names had been unauthor-
lied or that they were no longer willing
to serve Then several others became un-
easy and finally the whole delegation asked
to be excused, which request was granted
This leaves e. G. Holder the only
| avowed candidate for the school board in
that ward
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01
ELEcrRlC FLASHES.

The Chicago retail butchers have
formed combine 90 Increase prices.
The Mazet investigating committee
resumed 90 hearings yesterday Gen.
Benjamin D. Tracey was the chief Wit
ness called,
Pacific Coast Biscuit company o. AN nH.
surcd fact The syndicate ~ capitalized
fur gi,O0U,OOO
Ge1fEa Wells. o. negro supposed % bo
the murderer OF Gus McArdle. har-
tender was lyuched at Weir city, kan
faH. laft night
The spaulnrds claim three islanlH
IN the Philippines group. the two
Batanss and Calnynu. were not cedcd 90
The United states by the treaty u
Paris.
A. the result 81 a railroad accident
at Rcd Bun, Cal, last night, an un-
knuwa man was Instantly killed and
hle partner Charles Staples. fatally
orders were received at Vancouver
barracks yesterday FOR IN Thirty
ninth infantry and two companies W
the Forty-nfth to embark on the trans
ports Pennsylvania and olympia FOR
the Philippines on Thursday next.
Mira i,hodn Horton and her daugh-
ter. Elisa Jane, were shot and killed la
their farmhouse half a mile from Han
sachusetts. by George Hartman.
farm hand. Hartman also shot him
SELF
Hcaiauartera and ten companies OF
the Forty thlrd volunteer Infantry.
now ON duty nj Fort Ethan Ailon. VI.
have been ordered 20 proceed TO New
York city ana there embark ON the
Meade November 18Th.
Admiral Dewey was the guest OF
honor last ulrht at an Informal dinncr
given by Assistant Secretary Wander
In OF the treasury department After
the repast had been served. Mr. Nau-
deflip handed 90 the admiral the deed
To the home presented TO him BY 10
American people,
The originator of the Continental
TELEGRAPH. Telephone and Gable COM
pany. recently Incorporated in New IDr-
Soy. have obtained control OF ull the
independent telephone companies in
the United states. aud aim 10 combine
these with the Errat telegraph come
paniea and the nte Atlantic cable
companlea.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01
CAUGHT IN THE FLAMES.
Others were Scorohed. one Fatally
students Narrowly Escape from
burning Ifuiiding.

Montreal. oct. gi.-Thc Webster House
at the corner OF st. James and Cathed-
raj streets. was burned this morning.
Three bodies have been recovered. Fol-
lowing 10 list Of casualties 40 far as
IA ascertulned;
Dcnd-Iames Wilson deputy shcrift.
shcrbrooke. T.. o., T. j. Benbow. care
takcr drlll shop. Ottawa. lie had been
TO quebec To see his son, who IL with
the Canadian contingent OF the Trans
vaul lie Jumped from a second story
window. Jane uamnoy. scrub woman.
from suffocation.
Col. j. e. oswald, retired military
officer who boarded at the hotel. Is In a
dying condition.
Several other guests were slightly
acorchcd. The FIRE started IN a rcccsa
under the stairs near the dining room
and quickly spread by means OF the
Stair to every part 81 the house. II
was discovered at 3 o'clock hnd much
time was lost by the tire brigade mis-
taking the webster House Tor the West
orn House, which IL In another part of
the city
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01
MAP OF KIMBERLEY AND NEIaHBORma TOWNS.

banking and currency comiHslon of the
House OF Representative early Zoo the
present administration Doc declared en-.
phuuuaily Tor the enactment " The Foli
standard into law, and startled many ~
hIH party associates, iiU stood his
iafucUuu u seeing the rank and nle NJ
bis party with some exceptions. come
up 90 the standard which he has plant
ID.
in the same way thesccrrtary VIII now
take advanced ground iu favor of bank
Ink reform and "a system " banking
which viii allow banks tu issue thrlr
own notes 10 meet extraordinary de-
mnndH f1r currency. The secretary be-
layeH that q system N bank note issues
can BE- devised which VIII insure the
safety nj the note holder ana nt the
same time viii not euianEer the safety
~ the money entrusted 90 the banks hy
d0nualtura.
ilo viii recommend the enactment VI
IA Law providing Cor tho IHfue Of notes
ngniuat deposits uf bonds and green.
hacks. treasury notes of silver Cprtin-
Gates aud allowing banks Go issue adii.
tioual notes against their assets. The
details OF this plan viii De principally
the same nr those which De- isclm-
1877. The advantage of enabling banks
a. issue notes against their assets un-
der restrictions and regulations which
would Ineurc the absolute safety ~ the
notes it ia stated. Dr. that they would
thus be- able 90 put out additional circu-
iltlon nt times whom money was ln de-
mnnd and To- retire their notes nn soon
ns tho necessity for the Increased cir
culntiun had passed. This would pre-
vent the great Increase in Interest rates
which now occurs periodically ana
would not produce az times such u
plethora of money ~ 90 lead inevitably
10 over speculation
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

fcrent attitude during the Fashoda
crisis. The Courier de- snlr thinks tho
continental powers viii propose urhi-
tration. Yvos Duyot in tbU Steele, is
almost alone In supporting Great
britain against the Beers.
The lrIfh nationalist papers are
quite rleefui The Dublin Evening
Telegraph. John Dillon's paper says.
- big bully triumphant D. no lovely
spectacle, but q big bully beaten is the
very acme OF disgrace"
The Dublin Evening Herald idlculo9
the Idea % Great britain menuclnT
Russia after Sir George whites mos
sage.
with tho exception Of the organs Of
the Vatican, the italian newspapers
symplthizc with England in her mis-
fortune.
The general public. ihrourhout Aus
tilu ao Tar ns can ho Judged from the
utterhucpu 0f the press seems rather
glad that the British have mot with "a
reverse.
The Berlin papers have had very lit
tlc 20 say fu Tor regarding the British
disaster al ildyHmith. but they show
o. disposition Co magnify o. ana 10
rrltclrc Sir GrlIH Whites tactics
severely upon what one paper styles
hin "cndcnyur 90 deceive the public
There y little doubt however. that IN
view ~ Emperor Wllliam'H coming
visit TO ENGLAND, the opinions held IN
hlrh quarters win Influence tho news
paper comments.
brussels. oct. ai.-Dr Leyda. the spc-
clnl representative ~ the TranHvunl
republic In Europe IN the course Of an
Interview regarding the situation az
Ladysmith. said he was greatly SUR
pflHcd az the news Of the British dis
nstcr. While paying n warm tribute 20
the cnudor ~ Sir George White, he
pointed out that "a tactical error had
been committed by the British COM
munder In dividing hia forces and un-
derfnung the strength Of the bofta
He declined 10 give an opliiluu ruHurd-
ing future developments.
TclrrrumH Of cuugrntulntlon had
been received By him. he said from all
parts III Europe. and from all classes ~
society. In reply 10 u question uH 60
the Bocr forces. DR.. LodyH said that
the combined commands Of the Trans
vaal and the Free state aggregated
only $1,000. including Old men and
boys
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

Washington. oct. 3i.--Flrst Lieut..
John II. Whollcy. OF the Twenty-fourth
United states Infantry, who rendered
excellent service In the Philippines as
colonel commanding the First wash
ing volunteer Infantry has been APP
pointed major Of the Forty-nrst volun-
teer infantry and ordered to Join that
regiment for service In the Philippines.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

New York. Oct m.-TwO lives were
Loot by The sinking of the pennsylvania
ferryboht Chicago. which was struck
hy the steamer city OF Augusta in
North river this morning The dead ares
John Bryuon. aged ti. mail drlver. body
found in river. y. Nrolm. fireman OF
the forrybout body supposed 90 be
ln rtokohole OF the fuukeu steamer
Bryfon'a mail wngon wont down with
tho hYuF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

New York. oct, ai,-A special TO the
Herald from Washington says; Enact
ment OF the gold standard Into law and
reform IN the banking currency laws H0
bank note currency viii be- the leading
recommendation Of Secretary Cages
annual report
When the secretary went before the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

Chicago. oct. 3i.-A party OF students
from tho University OF Chicago will 10
TO the Kentucky mountains, whore tho
recent feuda have occurred. TO study
simple frontier life as retained by the
mounmlncerr Prof, Geo. T.. Vincent
81 the department OF sociology is max
ing the plans for the trip,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

Hackettstown. y. j.. oct. 3l.-The
Hackcttytown Seminary was destroyed
BY IRE early this morning. only tho
gymnasium building iH len standing,
The IRE originated In the basement
OF the main building. and IL believed 10
have been started by a hot air furnace,
An the students got out uniniurcd, but
many OF them had narrow oscapca.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

Shanghai. Oct. ai.--'rhc North China
Daily News has dispatch from Chun
Kinng. dated yesterday saying native
revolt has broken out at Jen liuai-hl
province nf iSuei-Chow. A magistrate
has been murdered and the situation IL
considered foTluuH.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

Manchester. Ky. oct g.--Anothor
murder "a reported IN 'fhls county grow-
ing out Of The Philplt-Grliin feud.
Mark iiuil. a renter living on Gco. phll-
uot's farm. was ahot ana killed Hal
licvcd be was miotuken Tor one OF the
phllpota Green Grim escaped from
jail last night.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-01

state of war. and Gen. Lord wolse-
Icy. commundcr-in-chid has issued
long statement indicating the best
methods Of distributing the money
thus raised.
The Gazette announces the prUmo-
ton % substantive Lieut. Col W, A.
NulU. 10 the rank uf MAJ Gen. ON the
stan TO command the Eighth brigade
OF the South African field force. with
the substantive rank OF colonel IN the
army
The colonial office received this even.
lnr a dispatch from Sir Alfred Milnsr,
governor OK Cape colony saying that
hc had issued o. proclamation To- reply
Co the bOcr proclamation nnuoXinE "a
portion ~ Cape Colony, in the course
90 which De had warmed British sub.
jccH 10 disregard all such annexation
adds however. that so far nH De can
river accept the alleged annexation az
a furt
About 5000 fresh troops will arrive NJ
CHpttpwn on sunday urEt from Eng
land. and VIII BE- available 90 reinforce
sir GuorEu White. Transports viii arr
rive there daily after sunday, until by
the end Of next week $1,000 troops viii
have been landed in South Africa.
These men are Intended Tor Gen. Sir
Rodvcra Buffers army but they VIII
undoubtedly be sent TO Natnl " the
situation there should become pcrllDuH,
The British army viii eventually reach
the huge total uf s9.f30. on which Cg.GN
will Doc regulars. and the other 1900
miscellaneous. but excellent colonial
troops.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-02

Sheriff Shields of Tom Green county, Texas, who went up to Santa Fe with Bery Ketchum to indentify the wounded train robber, passed through the city on his return trip last night He recog. nized the outlaw as Tom Ketchem. It seems that Bery received anything but a cordial welcome from his wounded brother, who did not consent to a meet ing Some hopes are entertained of the recovery of tfie 1iesperado. He still re- fuses to have his injured arm removed and seems perfectly indifferent over the outcome.
 A telegram from Jerome, Ariz., says that Tom Ketchum a few months ago Killed e merchant near that place in an attempt to hold him up One other man assisted in the affair. Rewards of $I750 were offered for the pair and $500 was to be given for the bodies ''dead or alive" Most of the rewards offered for fine train robbers are for arrest and con- victfon Albuquerque Journal Demo crat.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-02
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of An nie E. Springer, of ll25 Howard st.. Philadelphia. Pa. when she found tha Dr. King sNew Discovery for Consump- tion had completely cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made fife burden. All other remedies and doctors could Rive her no help. but she says of this Royal Cnre-''it soon removed the pain in my chest and I can now sleep soundly. something can scarcely remember doing hefore. I feel iite sounding its nrai throughout the Universe" So will every one W ho tries Df Kings New Discovery for any trou- ble of the Throat. Chest ar Lungs Price 50c. and Si co. Trial bottles free at St. Johns Drug Go; every bottle guaranteed.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-02
Notes from Navajo.

Navajo Springs, Aug 29, 1899 MT. H Lynch and Mrs Belle and Walter Ryley, sister and nephew of MT Lynch, who dropped in .onilim very un- expectedly the other morning, are gone to Wide Ruins to visit some friends in that quarter We hope they may have pleasant time
 The Ballast work is progressing slow ly at present owing to the failure to get the proper kind of cinders having stnuck clay m the old Cinder Pit.
 There seems 10 be feeling of antipa- thy existing betwean factions arising from the late Indian trouble
 DICK
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-02
Robbed the Grave:

A startling incident. of which, hr. John Oliver of Philadelphia. WAS the subject. is narrated by hrn as follows: Il was ln a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk en, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides. no appetite-gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortu- nately, friend advised trying Elect ric Bitters,' and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decid- ed improvement, I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a we'll man. know they saved my life, ami robbed the grave of another victim," No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cts. guaranteed, at S. Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-09-02
Toledo, Ohio

A. F. Potter. ofSt Johns Apache county. who is among the leading spirits of the Arizona Wool Grow er,' Association. has heen selected to make man of the entire Black Mesa Forest Reserve and plating it for the secretary of fhe interior Among his other duties is that of apncrtioning the reserve between the various sheen raisers of the eastern pivision of the association Mir. Potter is an able man, and no better selection could have been made for thsse important duties.-- Southwestern Stockmnn.