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Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
Black Diphthcria in Iowa.

VAIL, Ia, Feb, Special This town
is greatly excited by the presence OF black
diptheria. Mrs. Harrington has died OF the
dread disease. She was sick for several
weeks and il was only a few days before
her death that the real nature OF the dis
ease was known. In the meantime she was
visited by many friends and neighbors
Seven families are now under special quar-
antine, Extra police have been appointed
TO enforce quarantine measures. The schools
are closed. An amusement troup billed for
Saturday was prevented from playing. The
town Is welluigh panic stricken
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

County Superintendent Sawyer has re-
ceived circular from State Superintendent
Barrett calling attention to the change in
the law affecting the election of school di-
rectors in the country districts. The law
was amended by the Twenty y-seventh gen.
eral assembly and now stands as follows
Section 2753-The Board of Directors of
a school township shall be composed of one
director from each subdistrict. But when
there is an even number of subdistricts
another director shall be elected at large
by all the voters of the school town
ship"
The directors at large are to be elected
at the regular township meetings on the
second Monday in March.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
RenI Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were filed yester
day in the abstract title and loan Office
of j. W, Squire, 1O1 Pearl street:
n. II. Grcever and wife to George II.
Brandes swi4 swA l5-I6-40, W d....$ 100
Mary jar Layton and husband to
Nathan Hunt lot u, Auditors sub
div sell swi4 12-75-40. d.....,...... 415
i. A. Sieberling and wife to William
III. Carter, assignee of the j. +. Sic
herling company, lots and g. block
8, Bryant x Clarks add, and lots
u and H. block "a" Perrys % add
to Council Bluffs, q c d.,..,...,,..,. !
Caroline al, Reeves ct al to Fort
Dodge & Omaha Railway company,
lot 3, block H. Beers add to Coun-
ell Bluffs " ......,.........,........, 100
W. II. Fensler and wife to A. d.
Searles, nl2 nwh 2-I7-45, W d.. 1900
Mary II. Halliday and husband to
George H. Brandes, nel4 se4 and
sia seA nC4 l6-7G-4O d............ 1920
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Rail-
way company to Gerhard Ostdiak,
swi4 ne4 29-U-il, W d................. 4S0
+. c. Lougee trustee, and wife and
~. H. LouEec and wife to Fort
Dodge & omaha Railway company,
lots !, ., . and II, block 27, Mullins
subdiv In Council Bluffs d.. 1000
y. O. Green to same, lot g. block 30,
Mullins subdv in Councll Bluffs,
W ...,,..... .,,...,.,......,,-....,..... 500
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
GIVE The CHILDREN A DRINK

called GTaln-O II Is a delIclous, appetlZ-
ting nourshing food drink TO take the
place OF coffee sold by all grocers and
whom properly prepared II tastes like the
finest coffee but is free from all it's in
furious properties. Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. IL is not
stimulant but a health builder, and chill
dren. as well az adults, can drink II with
great benefit Costs abJuI one-fourth as
lueh as coffee. l5c and Sc.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
FIRE RECORD.


DEADWCOD, 5. D., Feb. 27.-(Speclal
Telegram)-Fl this morning gutted the
boot and shoe store Of Charles Karcher.
almost totally destroying $4,000 stock.
Small Insurance. The stock OF jcwelry OF
a. f. snyder adjoining was damaged to-
the eNtent OF $1,000. Some Insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

T. NJ, Lock OF Manning was brought before
Commissioner Wright yesterday by Deputy
United States Marshal Richards on the
charge OF violating Uncle Sans internal
revenue law by retailing liquor without first
taking out government license He was
bound over to await the action of the fed
eral grand jury and being unable to furnish
bonds In the sum OF $500 was committed to
the county jail
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

MISSOURI VALLEY, Ia. Feb 27.-(Spe-
ciaI. I.)-Saturday evening while James
Brown. employed as a machnists helper in
the Fremont. Elkhorn q Missouri Valley
shops, was wheeling a heavy car axle IL
slipped from the truck falling on the toes
Of his left foot and crushing them. The
injury may possibly result in amputation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
EngIish Chureh i'm Ear South.

CAIRO, Feb, 27.-The duke of Connaught
in laying the foundation stone of the Eng
lish church at Assouan, said he took great
pleasure in laying the stone of the church
furthest south in Egypt, which he added
will be a great gOdsend to our country
men and to our brethren from the United
States who continue to come in increasing
numbers TO Europe"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-The American Brew
ing company one of the largest breweries il
the west, which was carried down in the
financial crash of the National bank of Illi-
nois two years ago is again in difficulties
President George A. Weis of the American
Brewing company today confessed judgment
for SlO,e5O ia favor Of A. Magnus Sons,
Chicago maltsters. a suit for $40 900 brought
by the receivers of the National bank Of Illi-
nois Is pending.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
snnM EnIIn,,n min.

KANSAS CITY. Feb. 27.-Heavy rain,
which changed to snow throughout The
northern part of the state has been falling
in Kansas. Tho wheat belt got an inch and
a half of rain and In the southeast corner
two inches fell.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27.-The condition
of Louis Gimm, the day bicycle rider
who was reported to be in such a precarious
condition last night, is somewhat improved
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
NEWS OF. INTEREST FROM IOWA.

the yards. Two freight cars that were be-
ing switched between Avenues A and d
came together at the switch. with the re.
suit that one car left its trucks and fell
directly across the main line. The other
fell over on the opposite side against a
telegraph pOle. No one was ininred
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
popc win he E~cIuded.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The Rome correspond
ent OF the Daily Chronicle says. Holland has
assured Italy that the pope will not be in
vited TO send a representative 10 the con-
fersnce for the Limitation Of armaments.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
NIInttc necnmcs OrthndoN.

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 27. - Archbishop
Vilatte of the church organization known as
the "Old Catholics in America" has with
drawn from that body He submits himself
10 the Roman Catholic church
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

= pe westbound passenger train on the
S hx City & Pacific, due here at 1910
o pock was delayed at the Northwestern
roadway depot last night by a wreck in
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

Think If only thirty people start in on
the first Bee wheel contest the average num-
her OF subscribers they have to get will only
be ten. OF course more will start, and II
you are one OF them why should you not
get wheel? You choose any make.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

Another Bee wheel contest opens the
minute the first closes If you don't get the !
FIRST wheel, try for the second. You choose
any make.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

sickness In the battalion Is ATTRIBUTED to
tho practice march.
II Is said that the Second Illinois regiment
may be orlercd To The Isle OF pines.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

L. r. Renard received a fine salmon from
Oregon, weighing sixty pounds, and will give
the guests Of the Ronard house a palatable
fish feast
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

When you ride a wheel why not ride the
best? Bee bicycle contests March LIST. You
choose any make.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

for the Louisville Dispatch. Petitioners aver
that the paper has been run at a loss OF
$1,000 monthly for long time and its present
liabilities are $4,000
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

Remember the exposition by getting some
copies Of Snap Shots at the Council Bluffs
office Of The Bee. Ten cents each.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

Mr. Il. p. Fitch will deliver the second
illustrated lecture February % at 7:45 p. M,
Royal Arcanum hall. Subject, "Grecian
Architecture"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
Wreck In the Ynrd..

The more people who enter The Bee wheel
contests the easier the wheels Will be won
Start in early and you can get a wheel
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. $50.

Do you want a high grade wheel? If you
have no money, get one in The Bee bicycle
contests. You choose any make
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

Will you ride a free Bee bicycle contest
wheel? You choose any make.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
Trade where they give stars"

Bee bicycle contests You choose any
make.
Bee bicycle contests begin March 1st. You
choose any make.
Park Association Amends Its Articles.
The Union Park association has filed
amended articles in the office of the county
recorder Article is amended so as to
permit the association "To make contracts,
acquire and transfer all kinds of property
deemed desirable in the transaction OF it's
business possessing the same powers in
such respects as private individuals do now
enjoy, including the right and power to
borrow money on notes, bonds and mort
cages to secure the payment of
the same pledging any portion or
all Of the property of the COM
pany for that purpose, provided that such in
debtedness together with other debts of
the company shall not at any time exceed
$40, 900, which is the limit beyond which the
corporations liabilities shall never extend"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
Free silver Sheet Assigns.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. 27.-Various
stockholders, headed by j. W. Hedden, have
filed suit for the appointment of receiver
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

The W. o. w. Athletic association will
give dance, followed by a Juvenile cake
walk and athletic exhibition, on Saturday
night, March 4
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
Davis sells druge.

Bee bicycle contests You choose any
make.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
OMAHA DAILY BEE,

SouHCl plulls department
N B.-Call at The Bee office, 10 Pearl
street, to register and get sample copies. No
one connected with The Bee will be allowed
to enter this contest
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
Failed to Make out license.

The Modern Woodmen will give dance
and cake walk Thursday evening, March 2,
at Knights OF Pythas hall.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28
Mnrrlngc Licenses.

Blum City laundry, phone sl4. Fine work
guaranteed
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

Bee bicycle contests. You choose any
1nly
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-28

Bee bicycle contests begin March 1st. Yor
choose any make.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
ATLANTIC TRANSPORTATION CO.
The Recent Cases Have Been Decided
by Judge strout.

Judge Strout made two important de-
cisions yesterday In the Atlantic Trans
portation company cases which have just
been heard in the Supreme court.
In the first OF the two cases, that Of the
Western National bank VS.. William Rog-
ers aud others. "a receiver was directed TO
be appointed to take charge OF the barge
New York, and an injunction. was issued
against the launching or transfer of the
barge at Bath. The receiver Is to give a
bond of ST., GOO In this case the attorneys
are Mr.. Colby of New York, Libby, Rob-
inson & Turner and Benjamin Thompson
of Portland for the plaintiff, and Carville
& Blodgett of Boston, Bird & Bradley
and Symonds, Snow 81 Cook for the de.
PENDANT.
The second case is that Of the Chesa-
peake g. Ohio railroad VS.. the Atlantic
transportation company In which re-.
ceiver was ordered to be appointed to take
charge of all the property of the Atlantic
Transportation company in ths state Of
Maize with the exception of the barge
New York, and bond of $4,000 Is re-
quireG. In this case Symonos Snow u
Cook of this city represent the plaintiff
and John II. Pierce the defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
THE PORTLAND CLUB.
Resolutions Adopted ON the Death of
Hon. Nelson Dingley.

The Portlsnd club has adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
1t is not uniting for the Portland
club, by appropriate resolutions, to COM
memorate the life and services OF Nelson
Dingley. He has been, frequently the
guest OF the club. Ho was personal
friend to many of its members. His emf
nent public career and the unsullied Dig
nifty of his private life exemplify, in a
high degree, the noblest ideals of Ameri
can craftsmanship and exalted persC nal
character. II is career must be an
example, always. to the young men of
America that honesty OF purpose and
well directed industry and application
can bring success and honor whore
genius, SO called, often fails. 1t is there
fore,
Resolved, That we sincerely mourn the
IRE parable loss which our people have
sustained by the death of Mr. Dingley.
and we hereby extend to his bereaye
family, our profound sympathy.
Resolved, That IA copy of these resolu-
lions tie spread upon the records of the
club and sent to the family of MIR. Ding
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
PERSONAL

A. W. Chaffee, clerk at the Congress
Square, is confined to the house by u
severe attack of the grip.
The following were among the arrivals
at the Falmouth yesterday: II. A. Win
ship, Bradford, VT. VIM. Kemp. Troy
NY; J.B Smyth, Lubec; NJ. j. Adams,
Albany: II. A. Knabe, Philadelphia
II. j. Written, Boston; ]. NJ Rosbath,
B. g. Warning, +. n. Carpenter, A. ".
Oxley, II. Ii. Beach, A. l.. Seavy, New
York; Capt Vim. Dunlap, 5. 5. Lauren
tian.
Yesterdays arrivals at the Preble houss
included: Il. T. Melbourne, E. 5. Rey-
snolds, Philadelphia; NJ. ]. Adam, A bany,
Ind; Il. l.. Warehouse, Sherbrooke, p.
O.; W. H. Yates and wife, BARTLETT; f..
Chase Cornish Station; f. E. Hastings,
Fryeburg; p. q. Beals Frank W. At
wood, +. L. Babb, II. f. Clay, II. G..
Pindar, X. NJ. johnson. l.. Ii. Daniels,
W. P. Senter, j. p. Dow, Boston; j. A.
Helan, A. Yelling, New York.
MIR. w. Il. Chapman has arrived in
the city and will conduct the Festival
chorus tonight.
Rev. L. P. Linehan pastor of St
Mary's church, Biddefor1. received many
congratulations yesterday, it being his
feast day.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
GREENLEAF LAW LIBRARY.

The annual meeting of the Greenleef
Law Library was held yesterday. In the
absence of the president, Judge Peabody
was elected president pro tenn, and james
G. Fox clerk pro tenn.
The records of the last meetings were
read and approved.
Messrs. Il. W. Swasey, George Il. Bird
and Harry Verrlll were appointed com
mittee to nominate officers for the ensu-
ing year. They reported this list which
was elected:
President-Hon. Charles +. Libby.
IIustees--Judge Thomas II. Haskell,
Judge Henry G. Peabody and Judge
Frank W. Robinson.
Clerk and Ireasurer-Edward Wood
man.
1t was voted to pay Thomas G. Hooper
$50 for services as assistant librarian.
The president was authorized TO ap-
point an auditing committee of three aud
he appointed W ilford G. Chapman,
James G. Fox, and John +. A. Merrill.
1t was voted to adjourn TO the same
place at which the annual Bar dinner was
held and to the same time
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
OBITUARY.
MRS. HUGH LAPPIN.

Mrs. Rose Hargrave Lappin, beloved
wife of Mr.. Hugh Lappin passed away
quietly at her residence Ill Pearl street.
on Tuesday morning, aged SO years, 8
months. The INN ediate cause of her
death was heart failure, although she has
been In delicate health for many years.
The deceased leaves husband, five sons
and two daughters. TO mourn her loss.
Her two eldest SONS are at the head of the
firm of J. j. Lappin s. Co, the extensive
flour and grain merchants. Mrs. Lappin
was one OF the most ioveable of women,
ever kind and benevolent. She endeared
herself not only to her own family but
won the affection and esteem of wild G
circle of friends VINO held her in high
esteem.
Mrs. Lappin's funeral will take place
from the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception Thursday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
SUDDEN DEATH.
George A. Clark Found Dead I'm M.
Room.

George A. Clark. the well known In.
surance agent was found dead at about
II O'Clock yesterday forenoon In the Rines
building,s Sag i-2 Congress street, where
he roomed.
Mr.. CLARK was about sixty years old
and has been out of health for some
time, sufferer from diabetes. He was
able. however, to be about his room and
was seen by several of the occupants nj
the building yesterday morning and said
he whs feeling better.
He went into the bath room near his
room about 10 80 o'clock and few min
utes later was heard to fall by a woman
who was ct work washing the floor near.
She told some OF the occupants of the
building and they burst open the door and
found Mr.. Clark on the floor dead. DIR
Pudor was summoned aud OF examina-
ton found that deathw was due undoubted-
ly to an apopletic stroke.
Nc Clark was native Of Limington.
His father was Nathaniel Clark and his
mother was Mary Small Clark. lie was
LOT " lew ItAIS ~ Abtihbct VI WV &<eWt otod
dry goods firm of Ambrose and Clark.
He came to Portland some thirty live
years ago and was in the wholesale firm
Of Small, Clark s. Thompson. Later he
was in the stable business in the firm Of
CLARK & Hitchings. For two years past
Re has been In the insurance business.
lie was man of good business capacity,
strictly upright In all his dealings and
good citizen in every way. He leaves q
widow who is in an invalid's home in
Brooklyn, N. Y, two sisters, Mrs. Ed
ward Frost and Mrs. William Frost
both of Springvale; half-brother. MIR.
George Small of this city, and son.
Frank W. Clark In Hillsboro, Col
Coroner Perry was summoned, but did
not consider an investigation necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
ERIE TELEGRAPH & TELEPHONE
co. BONDS.

Messrs. Poor & Greenough of So Devon
shire street, Boston, and IS Wall street,
New York. offer for subscription at 9S / =
and ACQUIRED interest. 81, 600 900 debenture
bonds of the Erie Telegraph s. Telephone
company. This is part of an authorized
issue of s., coo. 900 to provide for the recent
acquisition of the Michigan Telephone
company and for necessary extensions in
the territories of the other sub-companies
controlled by the Erie company. The
bonds are coupon bonds of $1,000 each
with privilege of registration and the
terms of payment are per cent or $50 pr r
bond on application and 95 l-2 per cent
and accrued interest on or before Febru
AIRY Is. This compa ny has paid sixty
quarterly dividends in the fifteen years OF
its history and its net income for 1898
was $40, 900. A detailed statement of its
income. operating expenses. etc, will be
found on page 4 this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
FREEMAN RICE MEDICINE co.
Appeal Case ON Hearing Before Judge
strout.

An interesting case Is ON trial In the
Supreme court before Judge Strout 1t Is
that OF an appeal b. several Of the credi-
tors Of the Freeman Rice Medicine COM
pany on claims allowed Edward 5. Fos-
sett before Judge Peabody In the Probate
court last May. At that time MIR. Levi
Greenleaf appeared as counsel for Mr..
Fossett. and Mr.. W. Edwin Ulmer acted
rs the counsel for the creditors. Mr.. Eos
Thereupon the creditors filed an appeal to
the Supreme court Mr.. Greenleaf con-
tinues as counsel for MIR. Fossett while
the firm of Frank 81 Larrabee appear as
counsel for the creditors. The objectfng
creditors are; Putnam Stevens and
George +. Morrill, of this city. and ]. I.
Hancock and vinton K. Frank Of Gray.
This company was organized as the
Freeman Rice Wafer company In 'ea, and
in the month of October Of that year
Mr.. Fossett was secured rs its manager.
The following year the company was
changed to the Freeman Rice Medicine
company. Then the following year the
stockholders voted the company into In
solvency.
At the opening of the court proceedings
yesterday morning MIR. Frank filed the
objections and at once Mr.. Greenieaf
raised the point that these objections were
not the same as those which had been
filed before the Probate court MIR.
Greenleaf further maintained that the
objecting creditors were not creditors in
fact
The hearing is likely to continue for
several days.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
HARBoR NOTES.
Items Of Interest Picked Up Along the
Water Front.

The four masted schooner Frank A.
Palmer Is due here with 8 500 tons Of
Georges Greek Cumberland coal which
she loaded at Baltimore for Randall ~
MoAllister The new five master Nathan
lei T. Palmer will be here In day or
two and this win bring the two largest
coal carrying schooners in the world TO
Portland harbor at the same time. The
Frank A. Pa Inner came here about two
years ago on her maiden trip and has
never been here since
The next Thomson line steamer to ar
rive will be the Devona which is expected
the 30th.
The Thomson liner Aroma is due to sail
next Friday.
THE NEW LOBSTER STEAMER.
Captain Kennedy arrived late Monday
night from Block island with the Ocean
View. his new lobster steamer. He is very
much pleased with her and experts say
he has secured fine boat. Captain Ken
needy had very pleasant passage and
gave his boat thorough testing while en-
route. He tried tie sails and found that
with a fair breeze she would make excel.
lent speed.
The Ocean View is steamer of 40 gross
and "a net tons She Is 6l.5 long. 1876
beam and "a deep She was built at
Noank, Conn in 1884 Her hull is of
two inch white oak plank and perfectly
sound. 1t Is understood that Captain
Kennedy will take the boat to Bristol for
repairs. Sha is to be fitted with u lobster
we'll, new propeller will be put on and
she will receive a general overhauling.
The steamer has very large and COM
modious cabin and looks very comfort
able
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
CUMBERLAND BAR ANNUAL
MEETING.

At the annual meeting held yesterday
these officers were elected:
President-Henry b. Cleaves.
Vice President-Hanno W. Gage.
SECRETARY and Treasurer-JohD +. A.
Merrill.
Executive Committeee-Charles Il. Lib
by, George Z. Bird, Franklin G. Payson,
CIarence Hale, Seth l.. Larrabee.
Entertainment Committee-Robert L.
Whi.ehouse, Edward +. Thompson, Clar-
ence W. PEABODY.
The meeting was adjourned for one
week.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25

Programme for the Meeting of the State
Carnival.

This will he the programme of State
Convention of Young Mems Christian
association of Maine, to be held at Port
land, in the new building. Friday and
Saturday and closing Sunday EVENING"
Fridays D. m, quiet hour; 4 p. m,
organization; p. M, reception. Followed
by supper and welcome exercises; 7,3J
D. M /, song service; 5 ?. M, address, Mr..
IL. o. Williams, New York.
Saturdsy-9 a. M, devotional; @ 80 a.
NJ, Bible reading; 1890 a. M. business
session; II a. m, work for boys; 2. 30
p. M, special conference. college work,
city and town associations; $50 p. m.
address, Rev. Smith Baker, ID. D., ad'
dress. Mr. H. III. Moore Of Boston.
Sunday-9 a. m devotional service;
40 D. m, mems meeting, to be addressed
by MIR. II. NJ Moore; Up. M, farewell
service.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
JUMPED FROM A WINDOW.
Two Girls Escaped from the Industrial
school Monday, night

City Marshal Sylvester was Tuesday
notified that two girls. Annie Nj. Blake
and Ella \. Harvey escaped from the In.
dustrial school at Hailowell Monday
night. The Harvey girl belongs In Port.
land and was sent to Hallowell by reason
OF being In danger of falling into vice.
The two girls made their escape by
jump ping from a third or second story
window, having first thrown out q mat.
tress anda quantity OF bed clothes, on
which they alighte d In safety.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF.

5 The educational committee from the
legislature, which was to have visited the
Maine School forHthe Deaf yesterday post
poned the visit until the first of February
The printing room is nearly completed
and the pupils will be taught typesetting
and eventually will print school paper.
This carpenter school is doing excellent
work.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-25
-Mrs. winsIow'. Soothing ryrar

ME- WIhsI"Ws rooS"s 'y'~F'
Has been used over Fifty Years oy millions Of
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Colo, regulates the bowels. and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
,esthing or other causes. For sale by Drug
eists in every part of the world. Be sure and
Ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup. 20 cts
Q bottle.