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Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

That our present scheme of popular educa-
tion neglects the moral and physical forces
CT the children and trains the head at the
expense of the hand was admirably empha-
sized by DR.. Emil G. Hirsch of Chicago in
an address delivered before the West End
Woman's club of that city. The Times
Herald says of it: 1T was a strong appeal
Tor public education that trains the hand
and the eye as we'll as the head DR.. Hirsch,
in common with the best educators of our
times, believes that the chief defect in our
public school system comes from It's failure
to hold the interest of boys, who by their
natural endowments require something be-
sides mere mental processes for complete
and well-rounded development of their facul-
ties. "a normally constructed boy cannot
be expected to maintain any continuity OF
interest in work that consists largely in
memorizlng or coming by rote." He is not
by nature a coming" animal" Unless he
has been coddled in a hot-house atmosphere
and has been effeminated and softened by
employments that repress his boyish pro-
clivities, he has strong desire to do some
thing with his hands. In him the construc-
tive instinct Is strong until II is smothered
by the curriculum of the public schools.
THAT this defect in the public school
curriculi is generally recognized is evi-
denced by the number of private institu-
tions that have sprung up all over the
country TO supply one of the manifest needs
OF boys education, training that takes
account OF the fact that n boy cannot be
properly and broadly developed by pack
ing his Uranium with laboriously memorlzed
facts. 1t is true that many high schools
In the larger cities have recognized this
need by adding manual training depart
ments and few have established we'll
equipped workshops supplied with modern
wood working machinery and machinists
tools. But the public schools as a rule
are operated in conformity with a cur
riculum that is framed upon the theor!
that boy consists entirely of globula
repository filled with memorizing faculty.
at is not designed that the public school
shall turn out carpenters or cabinet
makers or machinists no more than the!
should turn out bookkeepers or doctors
But the opportunity to crafty the mechani
cal instinct by the use Of the hands for a.
hour each day, thereby giving play to tn
constructive and creative faculty, affords
mental relaxation that enables a boy I
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
Twelve Miners KILLED.

AUSTIN, Tex, April 10.-A mining disaster
in which twelve men lost their lives is re-
ported from the Sierra Mejada mining camp,
located in the state of Coahula, Mexico,
fifty miles south of Preside, Tex. An ex-
plosion of foul gas occurred in the Veda
Rica silver mine and before all the miners
could get to the surface the dry timbers
were on fire, the flames barring exit.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS DRAWN.
For Next Term of the United states
Court, beginning MnN I.

court, beHtnn1nS May i.
The jurors for the May term OF the
United States court have been drawn and
notices are being sent out to the lucky
men. The term promises to be long one,
as there is a large number of cases docketed
for trial The grand jurors are cited to ap-
pear on May /, the first day of the term.
and the petit jurors on May 4. The names
of the jurors and their postoffice addresses
follow:
Grand Jurors-Frank Griffin, Decatur; w.
B. Thorpe, David City; c. w. Hull, Omaha
B. S. Hall, Long Pine; o. Horn, Syracuse;
George f. Collins, Firth Leroy s. Butler,
Ewing; E. H. Dodd, Newport: Charles w.
Lyman, Omaha; W. A. Doggett, Lincoln;
David Barrick, Wood River; F. NJ. Gram
mer, Pleasanton; ]. w. Bonsall Pender;
John Porter, Pawnee: J. W. Dolan In
dianola; j. C. Robertson, Nelson George
Todd, Waterloo; John Barton, WILDER; T.
L. Means, Orleans; C. w. Catlin, Omaha; o.
King, Omaha; Ed Reynolds, Wayne; A. N.
d. Shilling, Lincoln.
Petit Jurors-J. w. Lash, Auburn; r. A.
Boyd Hastings; o. A. Cooper, Pawnee
John Wright Norfolk; H. G. Wilson, Stod-
dard; o. N. Watson, Nebraska City; Josiah
Kent Zenar Stevens, Omaha; E. Y. Abbott
Pilger; S. w. Wilson, Underwood; Charles
Martin, Omaha; Daniel Graves, Arborville
w. H. Robbins, Beatrice; John w. Sturrel
Crete; T. B. Cooper Omaha; Harry Halo.
way, Plattsmouth; Emil Neuman Stanton
| Henry Albert Clatonia; C. e. Yost Omaha
j. Wineland, Carroll; Leroy Hail. Crawford
T. B. Clawson, David City; A. ]. Peck
Omaha; James Mallon, Fremont F. p Bull
| lard, North Platte; j. C. Williams Hastings
w. A. Wells, David City; H. Andrews
Brownville; Fred Buck, Wisner; ]. A. Cline
Minden; Solomon Schwad, Charles ]. Olson
| Lincoln; O. G. Bailey Franklin; d. B. Ball
Wilcox; Thomas Carroll, Fremont; R. H
Miller, Nebraska City.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
neal Estnte Dealers.

The Real Estate exchange met yesterday in
the Commercial club rooms for discussion
of matters requiring its attention. Incident
ally it appointed II. T. Clark and Il. A.
Benson as a committee to visit the banks
in the interest OF the clearings COM
mittee was also appointed, consisting of W.
H. Green. John w. Robbins and II. t, Clark,
to see the county commissioners and re-
quest them TO have trees set out along me
bouleyards and roads leading out of the
city. The trees are on hand, and 1t is
claimed the cost OF getting them set out
properly will be small.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
Movements of Troops.

Forty-th members of the Twenty sec
ond infantry, who were left at Fort Crook
on account OF sickness when the regiment
started for the Philippines, have started for
San Francisco in charge OF First Lieutenant
Isaac Erwin OF the Sixteenth infantry They
will sail on the first transport to rejoin their
regiment.
Contrary to expectations the Twenty-frst
infantry will make its trip from Plattsburgh
n. Y, to San Francisco, this week The regi-
ment will pass through Omaha Thursday
There are 1900 men in the command.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
Spring weather and Falling River.

The temperature started In at 80 degrees
and continued to rise during the day, bring
ing it up to real springike conditions. The
weather office gives out the statement that
it will be fair tonight and probably Tues
day, with a prospect of cooler wave to-
morrow. In the upper valley 1t is cloudy
Fears of high water are rapidly passing
away Since Saturday, at this point, the
water in the Missouri river has fallen two
and one half feet. At Sioux City during the
same period there has been a fall OF more
than a foot. Kansas City and st. Joseph are
the only points that report rise.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

1t is understood that one OF the Omaha
railroads has agreed to transport the gov
ernments war balloon and its appurtenances
from this city to Washington for about
$1,000. The news in this may be better ap-
preciated in connection with the statement
that when the balloon outfit was brought
TO the exposition last summer from Tampa
the freight charges were between SO 900 and
$4,000, The balloon was secured as an at
traction for the exposition and the officers
of the enterprise guaranteed the charges
The bill was pronounced exortionate at the
time and the enormity of the charge Is
shown by the offer OF the road to take the
property to Washington. Since the close OF
the exposition the balloon has been stored
at the government corral. 1t Will require
four or five cars to carry the outfit.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
Tbot Means rheumatism.

Sore and swollen joints sharp, shooting
pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep.
That means rheumatism. 1t is q stubborn
disease to fight, but Chamberlain's Pain
Balm has conquered it thousands of times. 1t
will do so whenever the opportunity is Of
fered. Try it. One application relieves the
notn
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

The Presbyterian ministers OF the city and
their wives held a social session in the Com
mercial club rooms yesterday and passed a
very pleasant hour together, portion Of the
time being devoted to the disposition of an
excellent luncheon. About forty were
present Rev. DR.. Harsha presided. After
the luncheon the following toasts were re-
sponded to: "The Denominational Spirit"
Rev. Dr. Lampe; Making Both Endt
Meet" Rev. A. C. Brown THE Evolution of
a PRESBYTERIAN Minister" Rev. DR., Gilchcist
1.-THE Pastors Wife" Mrs. j. NJ, Wilson;
"The Backslider," Rev. T. V. Moore.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

finished coaling and is all ready to take on
supplies for it's voyage The Newport viii
be docked today at the Union Iron works
for a thorough overhauling. 1t is expected
that within few days all of the transports
will be ready to convey to Manila the troops
now enrOnte from the enst
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

ST. LOUIS, April 1O-A special telegram
from McLeansboro, ILL.,, to the Post Dis
patch says Frank Horrick, living near
Hickory Hill church, in the southern part CT
this county, went to the house of his
brother in-law, Mark Barger, last night, and
stabbed HIM to death with a knife. No
particulars are given, Both men are well
known
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

Happy Is the man or woman who can eat a
good, hearty meal without suffering after
ward. II you cannot do 1t. take Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. It digests what you eat and
cures all kinds of Dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
Redwood Lumber Men Combine.

SAN FRANCISCO April 1O,-The Ex
aminer states that there is a probability of
a combine among the redwood lumber men
of this coast in the near future,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

]. Sheer, Sedalia. No. conductor on elec-
trio street car line. writes that his little
daughter was very low with Group, and her
life saved after all physicians had failed.
only by using One Minute Cough Cure.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

SAN FRANCISCO April 1O,-The United
States collier Brutus has finished loading coal
and will sail today for Guam The Scan
dia will be taken to Hunters Point dry
dock today. The transport Arizona has
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
Educational Notes,

tackle the lessons OF the books with greater
zeal and greater success"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11

Before the disco yery of One Minute Cough
Cure. ministers were greatly disturbed by
coughing congregations. No excuse for 1t
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-11
Then a Cigar

"Nero's banquets" were famed for
their sumptuousness-but they did not
excel in quality the every day luncheon
served by ff-connoisseurs affirm
this statement by their constant pat
ronage-the prices in this famous lunch
con are half what we used TO charge.
You can take home quart of our de-
licious ice cream in your pocket-we put
it up in little quart refrigerators-that
keep it frozen solid for hours-40c-
enough for eight persons-half size 2Oc
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
OFFICER IMPERSOhAT0R
Bound Over Under 5000 bond-The
 Man of Many Namf.

The man of many pames, better known as Lewis, alias Samuels, etc., bad his trial this afternoon before A. l.. Bernett.
 After hearing the testimony the Commissioner bound him over. Lewis now langushes in jail.
 The crime for which be was tried was that of representing himself as al officer of the Pension depart ment of the United States. By this means he secured great deal of money in this state, Pennsylvania, Illinois and lucky. He just served four months on Graciess farm and was on last Saturday arrested by Deputy U. $. Marshall Ed. Jef- ferson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
 WHO'S NEXT?
Russell Harding, General Manager of
 the Cotton Belt, Resigns.

The watch-word. by-word and password on the Cotton Belt seems to be resign"
 The latest in the resignation lodge is that of Mr. Russell Harding, vice president and general manager of the Cotton Belt. Mir. Harding ten dered his resignation on December l6, to take effect January I, 1900. Mir. Harding will succeed General Manager ". B. Doddridge of the Missouri Pacific.
 The successor of MT. Hal ling has not been named.
 Mir. Doddridge will remain with the Missouri Pacific. holding the po- sition of $. .ond vice president.
 The I ignations on the Cotton Belt have held their own. Our home people who have been allied to the Cotton Belt for many years have resigned. The tide has gone from the bottom of the ladder to the top.
 Who's the next?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
SHOT AT THE NEGRO
But Missed Him and also $1.25, Did
 Ed Saunders Monday Night.

Mr. Ed. Saunders Monday night. while on his way home, was held t. and robbed.
 The robbery took place about II o'clock. Ed was just in front of Mr. Talbot's residence on Main street, when be was accosted by burly coon who demanded of Ed a match. Ed replied in the negative; whereupon Mir. Negro pulled his "resoIver" and told Ed to ahands up It is needless to say that under the circum stances Ed com piled with the request of the ne gro. The extent oi the robbery was s125. The negro also made midnight play for Eds watch; this suited Ed, for he told the negro if he would give him back his dollar and half he could have the watch. The negro, however, was satisfied, for be wended his way home.
 Ed was not satisfied, however, for he went home and armed himself with a gun, returned to the scene of the robbery and took shot at Mr. Negro. Ed this morning re- ports that he lost both the shot aud the money.
 The negro made good his escape. The police are on the lookout for him and feel confident they will land him in iail. @
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
A LETTER FROM w. J. BRYAN.

Some days ago the Secretary of the Y. M. c. A. sent to w. J. Bryan the following letter:
 Col. W. J. Bryan, Austin, Texas. My Dear Sir-Believing you to be in sympathy with and interested in the work of the Young Mems Christian Association, invite you to give us an expression of your appreciation Of the efforts of the Association.
 Sincerely yours.
 C. T. HOLM, See'y. Monday the eretary received tn e following reply:
 To Q. T. Holm, Fine Bluff, Ark My Dear Sir:-Having been connect ad with the Y. NJ. c. A. since my col- lege days, I take pleasure in testify ing to my high appreciation of the work done by the Association. Young men are surrounded by many temptations and the Association has exerted an almost incalculable in- fuences for good.
 Very truly yours,
 ". ]. BRYAN.
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pHILPOT WON'T DO II.
Received Communication in Which He is Made an Offer for His Dogs.

Mir. Mason Philpot, who is the possessor of some of the finest dogs h this or any other city, received this afternoon communication from G. R. Kelley, sheriff and collector of Saline county, in which MT. Kelley makes an offer to pur- chase Mir. Philpot's blood hounds,
 MT. Kelley requires registra tion of one Of the dogs. Mr. Philpot says that he has not the time to do this, but that be can vouch for their stock. They are from Mississippi. He has decided, however, not to part with them.
 The dogs have proven very valua- ble n the past as in the present in aiding Mir. Philpot and other off, cers in catching fugitives from jus tice,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

No, l to connect with sewer was called up aud read for information. The ordinance was then read third tune and on motion troll called and the ordinance rejected by uaani- nous vote of council.
 Aid. Veil moved that the City Er gineer investigate if any parties outside of sewer district have con- nected with sewer, and if so to have them disconneet at once. Seconded by Aid. Woilerman and carried.
 On motion council adjourned.
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BOUND HIM OVER.
"Butch' Nelson Accused of Attempt
 ed Rape.

Butch Nelson, colored, who was arrested Monday morning charged with attempt at rape, was Monday evening tried before Judge Vance.
 After the testimony on the part of the State was in and argum made by Judge Harrison, Deputy Prose cutting Attorney. Nelson was bound over to await the action of the Grand Jury which convense March 1900,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
 BARTENDER AND BARBER.
Have a Fisticuff-Balber Unable to
 Be Present in Court.

< Monday night one Joe Latten, a bartender for Jake Mosby, and one Joe Lee, barber in Gay's barber shop, had pastime in pugilism' s pathway. This morning when His Honor" Judge Brown called the case 1t was found that Lee, tine barber was not present. His inability to put in m appearance was attributed to feeling bad, ''so we are informed. The case was continued, and will come up for trial when Lee is able to be up. The amount of fines in police court this morning amounted to . $2S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
LETTERS TO
 SANTA CLAUS.

Until Christmas day the Graphic will publish daily letters to santa Claus. The children are invited to contribute to this column, but should limit their letters to fifty words each. The letters will be published as early after the receipt of same as is convenient. Santa Claus is careful reader of the Daily Graphic and will no doubt give what the children have to say his earnest eonsidera tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
LIQUOR DEALERS PETITION.


 PINE BLUFF, ARK, Zee. 1, 1899. To the Honorable Mayor and City Council: GENTLEMEN: The undersigned liquor dealers of this city respect. fully pray your honorable body for a reduction of the annual city li- cense now payable to the city. We beg leave to submit to you that we are all citizens of this city. from whom, possibly, the city derives it's greatest revenue, and which we have paid willingly and cheerfully as long as we were able to do SO. The profit in our business is greatly reduced from what it was in former years, while the expense in main. taining it is steadily oh the increase. We feel that every member of your honorable body is aware that your petitioners try to be law abiding and good citizens, .he eity's interest being ours; and We Eaye, as
  you know, with our time and means endeavored to advance it's interest. We know that it is not your pur- pose to crush us out of business, and that It is your purpose to re- lieve us if you can. We, therefore, petition your honorable body to re- duce the annual license from $500 to $500 per annum, until such time as our business will justify a higher license, assuring you that we do not asK this reduction because we can, but because we feel that we are en. titled to the relief, and your kind consideration in that behalf.
 Trusting this will receive your careful consideration and approval, your petitioners will ever pray, &c. M. Cans < Co., E. B. Harvey, M. Sonnen schein, Fred Senyard, A. H. Reeves, LEE Werthelmer c. G. BrockWay, H. B. Rogers. James Matthews, Tucker & Parnell Jake Mosby, J. $. Cromwell, V. Foti & Co.,, Jas. W. Allen, Chas. Lumpkins, M. Holland,
 Wiley Jones.
 Petition from the liquor dealers asking that retail liqnor license be reduced to $500 per annum was read and referred to ordinance commit tee.
 An ordinance granting permission to parties outside of Sewer district
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. IS. lS99.- Dear Sauta Ciaus:-Will you bring me doll, doll bed and buggy, and a little rabbit. Also some apples, oranges and nuts. I do not want any fire works m afraid of them. Papa and mamma wants to go to see grandma Xmas, but 1 do not want to go until you come for Pm afraid you cant find the way in the country thirty miles. -
 Your little girl,
 MATTE MAY THOMAS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
WILLIE AND CHARLIE BEL

Pine Bluff, AIk., Dec. IS, lS99.- Dear Santa Claus:-I will write you a few lines. I wish you would bring me parcel and a goat. Bring me a horse, buggy and steam engine. Bring me basket of apples and a stocking of candy and parasol.
 PRESTON CARTER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

that lots of the other little boys writing to you and beg leave to do likewise but before telling you my wishes want to list of few things that already have to-w Nice fresh Groceries of all kinds Game Meats including RIBS, BACKBONES, SHOULDER and PURE PORK SAU- SAGE which have nice and fresh every day. special ty of dressing poultry very short notice. Now Dear Santa Claus beg of you buy your and New Year Turkey from and tell your friends to do like With much love and best wishes Merry Xmas and Happy New Year beg to remain your loving little boy,
 GEO. B. MeKENNEY
 GROCER PA w. 4th ave- s F. SNow San nta Claus, if residence. 'sa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
Southwestern
 Telegraph and Telephone Co.

Dear Santa Claus:-I believeI will write to you aLd tell you what I want air gun and pound of shots, and roman candles and packages of fire crackers. Your lit- tie friend, HERBERT BRYCE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 1s, 1S9a.- Dear Santa Claus:-So many children are begging l am afraid you will for get me. I would like to have a drum and horn and what sweet things you can spare. 1 am not as good as l ought to be, but Pm smart. Your little boy, WILLIE SMITH,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
ASKED TO BE REDUCED BY THE. RETAIL LIQUOR
 DEALERS.
PETITIONlNG THE COUNCIL
The Same Referred to Ordinance Committee -Sewer Ordi-
 nancesVoted Down.

The cour cir met ln regular sesslon Monday night. Mayor Alexander present and presiding and Aldermen Boyce, Langford, Meyer, Owen, Wollerman and Veil present.
 The following proceedings were had, to-wit:
 The minutes of the previous meet ing were re ad and approved.
 Aid. Boyce asked that the clerk again notify the Light ard Water Co. to do some flushing, as none had been done since last meeting of the council. =
 Bond of Mr M. Eanf as member of board of public affairs read, ap- proved and ordered spread on re- cord.
 Report of commissioners of pavlng district No. 1 was read and on mo- tion referred to finance committee.
 Aid. Langford moved that after the finance committee make their report that the surplus be turned over to board of public affairs to be csed exclusively for -repafrs in pay ing district No. l. Seconded and carried.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

December l5, 1S99-Dear Santa Claus: l am little girl s years old, and have sister 6 years old. We want work box, bracelet, a pair of kid gloves and l want a story book and sister wants little doll bed. We don't want any dolls, we have seven. l have brother nine months old. He wants 6 ring, bell and rubber doll. And please don t for get papa and mamma. And bring us some candy, apples and pears. an6 just any thing you have to spare. From your friend,
 MABEL LEvERETTE DUFF.
 1909 East 2nd ave.
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D2c. T5, 1899. Dear Santa Claus:- My mamma told me if I would be a good girl you would love me. Please come to our house. Bring me nice doll and little broom. We live on Sth and Morris st. Your little girl,
 JULIA SMITH.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

LOST-Fifty dollars in paper money (two twenty and one ten dollar bills) somewhere on West Second avenue. Finder will be liber- Ally re wardfd by returning same to
 FRED M. HUDSON.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

Dec. 15. 1S99,-Dear Santa Claus l am very small boy. My papa said if did not write to you would not get anything. l want a jump ing jack and some fire works. My papa work $ for the Cotton Belt.
 Your little boy,
 CLAYTON SMITH.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

413 Sixth street. - Dear Santa Claus:-Bring me big doll and hat for school. and bring boy u lit tie gun aud a little wagon. Bring me some apples. oranges and canday.
 Good bye,
 WILLIE AND CHARLIE BELL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. Is, 1ss9.- Dear Santa Claus:-As it Is near Christmas I will send my want list, a little W hite piano, writing desk , paper, pen and ink. Please fill my stocking and do not forget my little brother Fulton. He wants some blocks. oranges, nuts and candy.
 Your little friend.
 GATHRINE MURPHY.
 Cor. 4th and Chestnut.
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 RESIGNED.

W. H. Taylor. Jr.. will quit buy ing cottong for Peter Byrd and ac- cept a position with Gillespie & Bro. commencing January, 1900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19
"He Mistakes the Effects fo

"He Mistakes the Effects for the cause" That is what the person does who tries to cure rheumatism or any other disease by alleviating the symptoms. Hoods Sarsaparilla re- moves the cause and permanently cures.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

Hoods Pills do not gripe. All drug gists, 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-12-19

Holiday goods, toys and candies at Mitchell's. 70