davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
Joe Callahan aud Frank Wells Ap-
pear Before Baker.

Joe Callahan and Frank Wells. charged
with stealing watch and St9 in cash from
William Riggle on the highway robbery
plan are before Judge Baker for trial. They
have pleaded not guilty. The robbery is
alleged to have occurred in the abandoned
district on the night Of November D. when
beer canning tournament was in progress
on vacant lot near Tenth and Dodge
streets. Riggle, it is said, was a member
Of the party and was considerably under
the influence of liquor The defense sets
forth that although Riggle may have lost
his money that night the accused did not
take It. The prosecution alleges that the
defendants overpowered Riggle on the street
and stripped his pockets
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
WAGON PRICES TO ADVANCE
An Increase of Ten Per Cent Probable
as the Result Of Com
ference.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.--An advance in prices
by all wagon makers was advocated today
at meeting OF the National Wagon Makers
association, and it is probable that before
the meeting finally adjourns all advance Of
at least 10 per cent will be made. Over
fifty representatives OF leading firms
throughout the country were present at to-
days meeting, The increase in the cost
of lumber, iron and other materials has
been so rapid of late that the opposition to
the advance has nearly all disappeared.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
Literary Notes.

In commenting upon the late edition of
corn Tassels," by William Reed Dunroy,
the book review editor of the Philadelphia
Prtss writes: Mr., Dunroy grew to man
hood on the prairies and knows their moods
as a mariner knows his sea. He is at his
he II in daintily turned songs of the west
land lie is a youthful Edwin Markham,
or a hopeful HamlIn Garland, whichever
you prefer. His verses are not common,
Many of them are polished gems, The
whole collection of Corn Tasscls' most om-
phaticaIly refutes any lingering doubt in
eastern minds that any good can come out
OF Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

tional bank responded with emphasis, no,
we shall not"
J. II, Evans. president Of the National
Bank Of Commerce, said that he did not
think that In the present condition Of the
money market his bank would enieayor to
become depository, as there is no ma
terial advantage to be gained by It,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
DiscLnrg.d soldiers Rctnrn

NEW YORK. Dec 20.--fhc I lnhted Stute-
transport Burnside arrived today from San
Juan. Santiago and Manzanillo with fifty
nine discharged and furloughed soldiers
and CIVILIANS attached to the United States
Gulick a member of the san Juan Board
OF Education. died on board ship December
II of meningitis. Among the cabin passcn-
gers was Miss Ramsay, daughter OF Ad-
miral Ramsay,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
Connolly Gives Bond.

SAVANNAH. Ga. Dec. 2O.-M. a. Con-
nelly. formerly private secretary to Cap
Havana and gave bond in $1,000 for his ap-
pehrance before the United states district
court. Connolly was recently indicted in
connection with John f. Gaynor, r. n.
Gaynor, O. NJ. Carter and b. u. Greene
and others for conspiracy TO defraud the
government of large sums Of money in CON
nection with contracts for the Improvement
of the Savannah river and harbor and Cum
berland sound,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20--Upward of
$500 seamstresses have been thrown out of
employment by the closing of most Of the
depa rtmcnts at the Schuylkil arsenal. The
order went into effect this week and the
tent-making department Is the only one
working. The shutdown Is for an indefinite
period and work may not be resumed VI til
next July. The Schuylkll depot is The
soldiers clothing in this country and for
a year and half it has supplied the uni
forms for the great majority of the army
The demand for clothing decreased when
the war with Spain ended and lately the
output has been excessive
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
Conf Fund for the Poor.

The Associated Charities appeal to our
benevolent citizens for funds to purchase
coal for distribution among the aged and
sick poor, deserving widows and deserted
wives with families. The calls are nu-
merous and require immediate attention.
Checks payable to the Associated Charities
will be thankfully received at 1910 ST. Mary's
avenue. JOHN LAUGHLAND,
.. Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
The Chicago Sleeping Car

For Omaha patrons EXCLUSIVELY. leaves
on the "NORTHWESTERN LINE" limited
train ct 4:5j p. m. daily, arriving Chicago
7:45 next morning. There MAY be finer
sleepers than these-in Europe.
other LIMITED FLYING TRAINS leave
daily at $40 a. M and 1880 p. m.
City Offices, 1401 and 140S Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

American aud Canadian capitalists. The
new owners will establish steel shipbuild-
ing plant there and the coal mines will be
operated in connection Herewith. These
mines are the Oldest in Nova Scotia.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

Fitz and Websters "A Breezy Time" con-
cluded a six-performance engagement at
Boyd's last night. The theater will be dark
the remainder of the week. The Christmas
Offering will be "A Trip to Chinatown
which opens Sunday afternoon. The first
Frohman play of the season "A Colonial
Girl" with Howard Gould as the star opens
Thursday for four performances.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
Mig Deal In coal Mines.

HALIFAX, N. g, Dec, 20-A dispatch
from North sydney, C. B., says the largest
coal mine transaction in the history of the
industry in that island has been completed
in the sale of the coal property OF the Gen
eral Mining association to eyndicate of
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
Four Winter Tours.

On January 10. February IA and March
the Wabash will run excursions via New
York and the steamer Ponce to Porto Rico.
Also on February 19 thirty day tour Of Old
Mexico. For rates, which include all eX-
penses and further information call on or
write G. n. CLAYTON
Room SOC Karbach block Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
More SerIors Works.

The author of children Of the Mist,
Eden Phillpotts, has out new volume en-
titled "The Human Boy. 1t is a very tasty
little volume containing eleven stories that
are really most delightful studies Of boy life
and character. Some critics are disposed tc
regard It as the best writing of the kind
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
Drink old Quaker Rye. soft and mellow
SPECIAL Low RATES
~, om.bn A 81. Louis n, n.

Via Omaha A 81. Louis a. II.
Account OF the holidays For rates, limits
and all information call at Quincy Route"
office 1915 Farnam street Paxton hotel
block) or write Harry e, Morris. c. A. &
7. A. Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

'The Treasure of Mushroom Rock" is the
title of boys book by Sidford f. Hamp.
1t is very neatly bound and printed volume
and just the book for holiday present to
a boy. 1t is story of prospecting in the
Rocky mountains and well told story, too.
There is enough adventure and thrilling
episodes to please any boy. The illustrations
are very good and add greatly to the story
as we'll as to the general appearance of the
volume. G.. p. Putnam's Sons. Price, $l.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

Effectiveness and pleasantness combined
the most intelligent yet simplest cough
remedy-Deans mentholated drops; five
cents-druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
THERE IS A GLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-o, made OF pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate
but few can tell 1t from coffee. 1t docs
not cost over Y as much; Children may
drink It with great benefit 15cts. and 25
cts per package. Try 1t. Ask for
GRAIN-O.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
DIED.

BROWN-Miss Charlotte. born January 13
1910, in Dansville, n. Y; died December
20, 1899 Funeral Friday afternoon At
p. m. from residence of Mrs. j. 7. With
row $40 South Nineteenth street.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

Higher Christmas" by Waldo Pondray
Warren and illustrated by Walter Clyde
Spencer, both OF this city, is a most cred
liable example of Christmas booklet The
author, In an Introductory note, says
christmas sDeaks OF better things than the
world doth hear" and in the preface says
"It is the purpose of this little work to
point to Jesus the Christ as The Truth;
TO show that while the age search in vain
for truth He knew and taught the Truth y
And then follows, under subject headings
from Interrogation" to Contamination" a
very clear exposition in terse, pregnant
sentences, Of the meaning, aim and manner
OF the harmonious life as believed by the
Christian Scientist. The book is prettily
bound in heavy purple paper tied with scar
let cord, and the cover design stamped in
silver. The letterpress is carefully and Sc
riously written and bears evidence OF
thoughtful preparation and expert proof
reading Price soc
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
The baby's coming is often looked for.
ward to as a time of dread and danger.
Many women are physically unfit, to be-
come mothers. They are sick and weak

In a womanly way and may we'll look
with fear toward the time of maternity.
Intelligent preparation for this time is
most essential. An athlete trains for
months before his trial. Most women
do not train at all and yet their trial
is to be fifty times as severe as the
athletes.
During the period Of CESSATION every
woman should use every means to
strengthen the organs that are to be
tried. They should be kept in perfect
health. The taintest symptom of dis
order or disease should be promptly
eliminated.
DR.. Pie.ce's Favorite Prescription is
designed to do this very tting-hGs been
doing II for over thirty years. 1t is the
one sure medicine for all female com
plants, II Is the only medicine that
NAV be absolutely depended upon to
practically abolish the pain and danger
of childbirth. II is the only preparation
of its kind that is the invention Of a reg.
ularly graduated physician-a skilled
and experienced specialist in the cure
OF diseases of women.
Mrs Emerson Allen, Of Dorset Ontario Co
Ont, writes " Twas in very poor health tor
iSng time dating from the birth ofiny little girl
tried different doctors and different medicines
took four bottles OF I'ayorite Prescription
aud seem TO be perfeetly well again
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

shakespeare's play of Twelfth Night has
been added to Cassell's National library.
This interesting series of publications is
bringing within the reach of all the best
literature of the world Cassell 4 Co.. New
York Paper 10c.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
since the appearance OF Tom Brown at
Rugby Harper & Bros. Price. St25

James F. Rushing, a brigadier general Of
volunteers in the war OF the rebellion, has
published volume entitled Men and
Things | Saw in Civil War Days" It en-
bodies, as the title would indicate, the au-
thor's observations and experiences, put into
the form of portfaitures and pictures of the
great commanders of the civil war 1t was
the authors good fortune to come into con-
tact with nearly all OF these from Mcclellan
to Grant. Several Of the chapters have al
ready appeared in the Christian Advocate
of New York, but they have been rewritten
for the present volume. 1t is book that
any old soldier would highly prize, and cue
frcm which the younger men can learn much
regarding actual war. 1t is very neat and
substantially bound volume OF over 400
pages Eaton Mains, New York. Price,
$3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
ALLEGED RospERs AnE ON TRIAL

to give her independent title to the afore-
said property.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

OF all our new island accessions, not one
equals Hawaii in the beauty of its natural
scenery. the delicious comfort of its climate,
the simple charm and refinement of its peo-
pie Anything relating to it must prove
Of interest to American readers, and DR..
Twombly's new book Hawaii and Its Peo-
pie" isespecally timely The author had the
advantage of recent residence in the coun-
try upon which to draw for his descriptions
of places and people, and he has also made
a thorough study of his subjects through
all available sources, introducing apt quota
tions from local histories, such as The Lee
gends and Myths of Hawaii" collected by
the late King Kalakaua, and THE Story Of
Hawaii by Hawaii'S Queen Q4iliuokalanD.
The narrative of ancient Hawaii introduces
the folklore Of the early inhabitants. when
legend and myth abounded. Helen of Troy
has her counterpart in Hawaiian history, and
the story of Pee the goddess of the vol
cano, is really nature myth Silver, Bur-
dett & Co. Price CSC
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

Anna Alice Chapins' idea Of reducing to a
compact and readable form the more or less
involved stories of Wagner's operas is one
that met with pronounced success in her
first book, The Story of the Rhinegold ~
wonder Tales from Wagner" Is planned
upon much the same lines, and forms an
invaluable companion volume to its prede-
cessor. She has now brought out a third
volume of the same general character bear
ing the title "Wotan Siegfried, and Brunn-
hide" 1t is a sympathetic study of the
three principal characters of the Nibelungen-
lied. On both the literary and musical side
the author has caught the very essence Of
Wagner's spirit. Harper g. Bros. Price,
slips.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21
HYoMEI SKIN SOAP
CIennscs, Heals, purifcs, Beauthcs.

Price, % cents.
Sold by all druggists or sent by mail.
THE Il. r. BOOTH COMPANY.
Ithacn, \. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

Life Beyond Death" is from the pen of
Minot Judson Savage Of Harvard university.
1t is a review of the worlds beliefs on the
subject of future life. also a consideration Of
present conditions Of thought and feeling
leading to the question as to whether it can
be demonstrated as a fact. The work was
suggested by the oft-repeated assertion that
there is no possibility of scientific demon
stration in the matter of psychical research
The author has gone to the very bottom of
the subject and has covered apparently,
every point or argument that can be raised
II is work that will be regarded as of the
greatest value by religious thinkers of every
shade of belief. G. p Putnam's Sons, New
York.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

The third volume of THE Worlds Best
Oratons' is at hand. In great collection
of the really representative orations
speech, addresses and sermons and lectures
of the classical mediaeva and modern
periods, such as Justice Brewer Of the United
States supreme court and his editorial as
sociates are attempting, the alphabetical or
encyclopedia arrangement is not merely a
great convenience, but almost necessity
In spite of this obvious fact, the reader
of the third volume of this extraordinary
collection is struck by the strange bed-fel-
lows from every time and country the al
phabetical arrangement makes. Thus we
have Horace Bushnell's sermon on THE
Dignity of Human Nature" one of the most
beautiful pieces of prose in English, cheek
by jowl with General BENJAMIN +. Buffers
invective at the impeachment trial Of An
drew Johnson. After that comes Bishop
Buffers famous homily "On the Govern
ment Of the Tongue" and julius Caesars
speech on 'Catline," delivered in the Roman
senate and reported by Sallust. John G.
Calhoun, Alexander Campbell, Canning
Thomas Carlyle, Carnot, Matthew Hale Car
penter Alexander Carson, Lewis Cass, Cas-
telar, Cato of Utica. Camille Benso, Count
de Cavour ChaIlemel- Lacour Thomas Chal-
mers Edwin Hubbell Chaplin, Salmon p.
Chase, Chateaubriand Lord Chatham tthe
elder PitD, Dr. Charles Chauncy, Lord
Chesterfield, Langdon Cheves Joseph and
Rufus Choatc, st. Chrysostom. Randolph
Churchill and Marcus Tulius Cicero-these
names out of the many in the indexes of the
work give an idea of the succession of
names Of men from many different coun-
tries and professions whose great original
ideas or powerful expression of the ideas
of their times have made them factors in
shaping the civilization of the present, Ferd
p Kaiser, St. Louis, publisher.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-21

Wllilam McLennan mas puDlisheu Nolume
of stories bearing the title I'm Old France
and New" The writer is already known as
the author Of 1.-THE Span o. Life and Span
ish John" His present volume contains
seventeen short stories, comprising two
series. The first is a collection of stirring
tales OF the French revolution, while the
second gives a vivid picture of French
Canadian life and character from historic
times down to the present, Harper & Bros
Price, $1.50.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-08
MINOR ITEMS OF INTEREST

The bubonic plague has made it's re-
appearance at Calcutta.
John w. Miller of Wausau, Wis.,. has
been designated as census supervisor
for the eighth district.
Captain Thomas L. Pollock, who was
shot by David Anderson at the Milwau-
kee soldiers home on Friday last, is
dead.
A carbuncle caused the death of
Judge j. P. Williams of Fergus Falls,
Mimi, formerly state railroad commits
sioner.
Former Governor W. Y. Atkinson of
Georgia Is seriously ill at his home at
Newman and it ia believed his recovery
is impossible.
The Atlanta city council has de-
manded the resignation Of the mayor,
who is charged with drunkenness. II
he does not resign impeachment pro-
ceedings will be brought.
Miss Jewett of Boston has brought
North the family of F. B. Baker, the
colored postmaster lynched at Lake
City, 8. G. She proposes to hold mass
meetings to arouse sentiment against
lynching,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-08
JUNTA At MANILA.

W1ldman Asds It Too Hot at Hons
Kong, 30 Il Had to Move.
New YORK, Aug. IA dispatch t.
The World from Hong Kong says: -.
Aguinaldo has an advisory council
right in Manila. Hong Kong having
been made too hot for the Filipino
junta, Through the efforts Of United
States Consul General Wildman, the
rebels decided to attempt to establish
their headquarters in Manila. They
were encouraged to try this daring OK
pertinent by the fact that under q 70
cent decree of Governor General Otis,
the Philippine courts are now con.
Quoted by natives. So Crisanto Lich
ancho, the treasurer of the junta, went
boldly to Manila and professsd friend.
ship for General Otis.
The scheme worked 80 we'll that the
delighted juuta has celebrated it's vic.
tory with grand ball.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-08
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis,
throat or lung troubles, of any ma
ture, who will call at L. D. Browns
v II be presented with q sample
bottle Of Boschee's German
Syrup, free Of charge. Only one
bottle given to one person, and none
to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschee's German
Syrup in all parts of the civilized
, world. Twenty years ago millions
OF bottles were given away, and
your druggists will tell you it's sue
cess was marvellous. 1t is really the
only Throat and Lung Remedy
generally endorsed by physicians.
One % cent bottle will cure or prove
ts alue. Sold by all druggists in
his city.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-08

Brannen went to Royalton Satur-
day noon.
L. d. Brown and w. w. Hartmon
have returned from q business trip
to Wadena.
Mrs. W. NJ. Fuller left Saturday
night for a visit with friends at
Spokane and Seattle.
Mss Della Berg, of Fl. Ripley, is
visiting at the home of J. R. Steele
on Second street north.
Mrs. j. Burton and daughter.
Florence, and Miss Barbara Burton
went to st. Paul Friday.
A. Tanner has returned from GREY
Eagle, where he had been on business
connected with his elevator.
Mrs. A. G. Anderson has returned
to Moorhead. She has been visit
ing at the home of j. HI. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Weyer-
haeuser, of st. Paul, spent Sunday
with their son Charles, in this city.
Mrs. G. B. Gibbons has returned
to her home at Minneapolis after g.
visit with relatives in Little Falls.
Mrs. Coleman and children, of Po-
catello, Idaho, are visiting at the
home OF Mr.: and Mrs. Alex Riendeau.
E. Fl. Cox, who has charge of the
congregational church work at
SWanv1lle, was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. S. s. Davis, of Rock Island,
ILL.,, returned home Monday. She
was visiting her brother Chas. Weyer-
haeuser.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-08
INCREASING CIRCULATION.

Secretary Gage Decides to Issue More
Gold Notes.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Tt is now ap-
parent that in the fall movement of the
crops there will be pressing demand
for more currency or paper money. AS
this can be furnished in no other way
than by the issue of gold certificates,
there will undoubtedly be q demand
more or less great upon the treasury
for such certificates against the deposit
of gold coin.
The sub-treasury at San Francisco
has already been notified by wire to re-
sumo the issue of gold certificates on
deposits of gold, and in payment over
the counter of government obligations.
The other sub-treasuries have been no.
titled to the same effect by letter.
The sub treasurers have also been adj
vised that the government will ship
them an additional supply of gold GER
tifcates of what is known as depart
ment series in denominations ranging
from $50 to $1,000 and sggregating
about SIC, 000, 900. It is anticipated that
the gold certificates most in demand
will be what are known as
ito order certificates" These will
be issued on request to individual de-
positors Of gold, and in their own names,
in sums ranging from 5000 to 90, 0O0
each. The government now has In its
vaults between 81, O00, 900 and CSC, co.,.
00O in gold certificates of what is known
as the series Of 1888, and these will be
supplied on demand until others can be
printed at the bureau Of engraving and
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-08
PERSONALS.

Rev. A. Raster went to Royalton
Monday.
Mrs. H. Carlson has returned to
Cushing.
Narcisse Michaud has returned to
St. Paul.
M. M. Williams returned from st.
Paul Monday.
Miss Gilbert has returned from an
eastern visit.
Mrs. Avile Duclos is visiting friends
at Fit. Ripley.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Schrieber went to
Rice's Saturday.
Miss Ethel Green returned from St.
Cloud Saturday.
S. Trebby went to st. Cloud on
business Saturday.
N. Michaud went to St. Paul on
business Monday.
Miss Sarah Holmes has returned
from Belle Prairie.
Henry Allen, OF Flensburg, was in
the city Thursday.
Miss Jennie Kohlas, of Brainerd, is
visiting in the city.
L. D. Brown went to Minneapolis
Monday on business.
Mrs. A. T. Raymond has returned
from visit at Staples.
Miss Martha Muske is visiting
relatives at St. Cloud.
Rev. Gregory Koering, of Oakdale,
! was in the city Sunday.
Barney Burton left for the Twin
Cities Friday afternoon.
C.,B. Buchanan has retured from a
business trip to Rices.
Mrs. Millspaugh went out to Birch
Lake Saturday morning.
Miss Olive Patterson returned
Saturday from st. Cloud.
Dana Brown has returned from a
business trip to St. Cloud,
P. NJ. Ferguson has returned from
a business trip to Staples.
Miss German left for her home at
Litchfield Monday forenoon.
Mrs. J. VanBaumback. OF st. Paul,
is visiting friends in the city.
DR.. Millspaugh went out to Sank
Centre Saturday on business.
Fred Weyerhauser, Jr., of st. Paul,
is visiting relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cans have re-
turned from Their wedding tour.
A. W. Zaloudek returned from a
northern business trip Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Brannen have
returned from visit at Royalton.
Miss Maize Staples has returned
from a months visit at Grey Eagle.
Mrs. James E. Mehan, of Mime
apolis, is visiting relatives in the
city.
Mrs. w. w. Barnes, of Clear Lake,
! is visiting at the home OF q. W.
Barnes.
Mrs. C. o. Brannen and Mrs. G. H.