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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

as he came forward to meet her he Won
dered what she wanted this time.
oh" she said, 'let me have that tele-
gram l wrote you just now l forgot some
thing very important. | wanted to under
score the words perfectly lovely in ac-
kncwledging the receipt of that bracelet.
VIII it cost anything extra"
mo, ma'am," said the clerk, as he handed
her the message.
The young lady drew two heavy lines
beneath the words and said:
It's awfully good of you to let me do
that. 1t will please Charley so much"
Don't mention it," said the clerk. "If
you would like it | will drop a few drops OF
violet extract on the telegram at the same
rates"
ooh, thank you, sir. You don't know how
much | would appreciate it. I'm going to
send all my kilograms through this office,
you are SO obliging."
And the smile she gave him would have
done any one good with the possible excep-
ton of Charley.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31
fiStic Element
in the School

A question which for many years has had
a leading place in the school world, and in
fact is far from s~o'lLion today, is: What
subjects are most deserving of a place in
the course of study?
Opinions differ widely, from the extremist
On the one hand, who claims that it makes
difference what the material is, if it is
F~studied, to the one who says that the time
of our schools should be devoted to no sub
jects save those which have a direct bearing
upon practical business life. A few time
worn studies hold their place with undis-
puted right, but as the pendulum of public
opinion swings to and fro. some of Ahe less
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

drop it altogether or to employ a special
and give SIS prominent a place on
the program as any other branch. The lat
ter plan was adopted and as a result the
music of Grand Island compares favorably
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

DRAWING BY A PUPIL IN FIRST GRADE,
CRETE, TAUGHT BY MISS HANNAH
JOHNSON.
roundings wherever he may be placed, and
elevate those with whom he is brought in
contact. l.. S. w.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

stable ones must b
In Nebraska mus
among the last to
steadily advancing
years ago the quest
teaching music camt
of Grand Island. |
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

At the reception given to eX-President
Harrison by the Commercial club of In
dianapolis the other evening William p.
days at Miami university, oxford, O.: Ben
jamin Harrison once played a mean trick
on me. We boarded with a widow in Ok
ford and there came to be a discomfort
among the boys about the food not being
sufficiently generous in supply. A meeting
was held in HaTriSOn's room to arrange a
formal protest. Lots were cast as to who
table. The ballot box was stuffed and | was
elected. | spoke at the breakfast table aud
stated that the boys objected to paying so
much for so scant a menu. | expected
to be supported by the others. Benjamin
Harrison spoke and to my dlsmay said: We
don't know how Mr.. Fishback has been
living at home. He may have been a pam
pered son of luxury, but as for the rest of
us, we have no complaint to make And
that disposition of fun and humor has never
left Benjamin Harrison"
o
Representative Allen of Mississippi must
lock to his %laurels, says the Washington
Post. There is a new humorist in con-
gress, The discovery is Cushman Of Wash
ington, whose wit is keen, whose sense of
the ridiculous Is acute and who tells a good
story in delightful fashion. Cushman Is
tall and lank, of the Abe Lincoln style or
architecture, with legs so thin that he him
self Gays he has often been arrested for
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-31

be kd aside.
ii kudy has been
Ned, but it, is
Iity. A few
(advisability of
e Pne school board
| [ MoNlprldnl nithnr 10
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
FOR SALE.

At bargain and on favorable
terms the store lately occupied by
VIM. Weber, hardware. The same
has frontage Of "a feet 2
inches; lot is 116 feet 4 inches
deep, with right of way 9
feet wide to second street. Also a.
part OF lot 3 adjoining this lot On
the east side. This is one of the
most desirable business locations on
Main street The store has a good
brick-paved cellar, an elevator and
three floors. Most suitable for a
business where storage room is an
object. At the terms this property
is offered for sale the purchaser
will find it a well-paying investment
to remodel the building and make
a fine modern store out of it. For
particulars apply to A. Tanck or the
owner. VIM. VOLCKMANN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26

Gus Marquart was down from
Tomah to spend Sunday
Albert Holmes, of Fort Atkinson,
spent Sunday in the city
Claude Jewell, of Chicago, was a
visitor in the city last week.
Attorney G. A. Skinner transacted
business in Milwaukee Friday.
Miss May Mcmahon, of Chicago, is
the guest of Mrs. j. B. Murphy.
Dominic Clifford, of Juneau, circu-
lated among friends here yesterday.
Joseph A. Wright is entertaining
his brother, L. A. Wright, of Marsh
field.
Miss Agnes Foote, of Fort Atkinson,
was the guest of Miss ida Strauss over
S lnday.
Mrs. Charles Fuermann, of Owa-
tonna, Mimi, is visiting with friends
in the city.
Mrs F. Wurl and children, of
Boston, are guests at the home of F.
Hoffman,, Sr,
Miss Celia Kellerman, of Marinette,
was recent guest of her aunt, Mrs.
w. j. Toussaint.
Mrs. Arthur Moulding, of Milwau-
kee, visited at the home of her moth
err, Mrs. Pierce, last week.
The many friends of Rev George
G. Weiss were pleased to greet him
while he was here last week.
Mrs. A. V. Off has returned home,
after winters sojourn at the home
of her son viii in Kansas City.
Mrs Claire Foster and Rev. H. So
Foster returned Thursday night from
their visit in Chicago and Stoughton.
Mrs. F. G. Wilkowski has been on a
visit to her daughter, Emma, who at
tends ST. GATHERINGS academy at
Racine.
Elmer Freeman and wife, Of Har-
ward, H., have been visiting at the
home of John Robinson, father of Mrs
Freeman.
Charles Hawkins, of Chicago, was
a welcome visitor at the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs w. n. Haw-
kins, last Thursday.
Mrs w. A. Cunningham returned
| Saturday to her home in Minneapolis.
She was accompanied by Mrs. H. A.
Long as far as Portage.
Mrs. Thomas Mcmahon, who has
| hao,, vi lot haro 60,
time past, returned to her home in
New York City Monday.
Professor and Mrs. c.. F. Viebahn
heard the great German actor, Herr
Sonnenthal, at the Pabst theatre, Mil
waukee, Friday evening.
! Mr. and Mrs. G. G.. Lewis, the Misses
Ina Sleeper and Josie Buchheit went
to Milwaukee Saturday to see the Kel-
cey-Shannon company in 1.-The Moth
and the Flame"
Clifton Parks and May Thorn assist
ed with their clever cake walk at the
! Old Maids convention held at Column
bus Friday evening. Mrs. Parks ac-
companied them.
Mrs Jerry Mowder, who has been
depending the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. w. Hill, has returned to
her home at Minneapolis, and was ac-
companied by Mrs. Hill.
John Prendergast, who has been
an employe in the bakery department
of the Woodland & Stone company for
many years, has left for Indianapolis,
! Ind. where he will superintend the
! bakery department of similar insti-
! tuition in that city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
TOME MATTERS.

The time for sprinkling lawns
hereafter be from A to 8. P. NJ.
A boy baby was born to Mr.. and
Leonard Buth Monday evening.
The Milwaukee road has force
} men at work in the cut east OF
spot.
p. Koenig & Co.'s minnesota
n" is the best. Ask your grocer
ONLY S1.O5 a sack.
here will be a large class of
dates initiated into membership
A. O. U. w. this evening.
William Hartig has leased the
/ of Otto Gerbitz, at Juneau. for
years, the lease to begin July l
ISIS Koenig will open her kinder
in Turner Opera house next
y, May |. The school will be
lis season on the second floor.
not be surprised when you
e announcement made that one
fellow-citizens has been ap-
to a nice fat berth Ia the
r service.
adds spice to dreary life, en-
s the human heart. lifts one
despair, breathes new life and
nee. That's what Rocky Noun
"a will do. 80 cents. G. A.
e postmaster at Juneau has
otifed from Washington that
&c has been raised from the
to the third class, and that
ncing April 1 his salary has
xed at 81, 900 per annum.
,vers of fishing are meeting
1cellent results the past week
rings of the fnny tribe are being
away from the river mornings
anings, which, beside the eXcit-
time, furnish a charming deli
r the table.
Spanish cannon has been Sc
" Milwaukee. and will be ded-
to the state soldierv during
| festivities. June - to 80.
kee is daily adding new fea-
it's carnival, and seems to be
n the preparation of the enter
1t it proposes to give to its
IS the baby. Soon be will
p and be a baby no longer.
may grow up and be strong il
ssary that he should breathe
# fresh, pure air. The baby
is the best medicine for the
Our line should engage your
and thorough attention.
w. d. SPROEsSER Co.
following are the officers elect
St. Cecilian society ofSt. Ber-
hurch to serve during the en-
ear: President. Rev. P. w.
vice-president, Rev. William
Il; dircctor, Edward j. Brandt:
Miss Nellie Malloy; secre-
liss Anna Holland; librarian,
obie Holland; treasurer. James
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
DOVES WANTED.
Two thousand doves,
young or old, still want
ed, for which we will
pay 10 cents a piece.
M. Melzer & Co.,
1OS Third street.
FOR SALE.

Three of the incest residence lots
on the west side, known as the VIM.
Hawley property These lots will be
sold singly or altogether. Terms
moderate. Inquire on the premises,
corner of West Main and Warren
streets
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
FLOWER SEEDS.

Have just received another large as
in all the separate colors. Orange,
Helitrope, Primrose, Red, White, Blue,
etc., at MELZER'S seed store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
1t Saves the Children

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
saved the lives of thousands of croupy
children. 1t is also without an equal
for colds and whooping cough.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
FOR RENT.

provements. Inquire at $40 Second
street, between Z and 9 P. NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
Keep Quiet

and use Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for all pains of the
stomach and all unnatural looseness of
the bowels. 1t always cures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26
To Make Business Brisk

in Clothing Station offer the following spec
als If prices count for thing rst-class Cloth
ing, there be lively times here with these specials.
If you have never inspected Clothing Line, you
should do so
Mems Ready to Wear Suits in the Spring Color
ings All wool Grey Plaids S. Sizes 36 to A.
Ought to bring 81.
Mems Suits in Cays, Cassimeres Scotches and Wor-
teds, new shades; sizes 81 to A. at ST. great bar
gain most houses consider them cheap at $40.
Mems suits in the swell herring bone and worsted
stripes the acknowledged leaders by all fashion
able cothiers this season. Don't fail to this ne
$40 S12 and S14. It's the height of fashion
Mems Blue Serge Suits show at So S10 and S12,
single or double breased the fabric is absolutely fast
COLOR they fit, are finely trimmed and the workman
ship is the best This line comprises the best value
serges that the market produces. To this, add our
price saving and you have stock and our best bid
for your patronage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26

We do money Ioaning, insur
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles and collect
ing accounts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-04-26

SKINNER & THAUER,
Lawyers and No5aries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25
Epidemic Of Typhoid Fever.

Havana. April i-There have been TWEEN
ty deaths from typhoid fever among the
members OF the Eighth United states
cavalry stationed al the city OF Puerto
Principe, and JOB cases. all told are re-
ported The persistence OF the disease
cannot be- explained. The camp is pitched
on lopIng ground, about three miles
from the town and the tent floors are
fully thirty six Inches above the ground.
The water is taken fromb a creek that
flows through the camp but none of % :
used until r. has been both filtered ana
boiled Am camp refuse Is cremated eaol
day
One hundred and ninety three out ~
100 enlisted mon ga the city of Plnar D,i
/ RIO are sick Thefe are hfty nine cases
of malaria. though C. of these are "a
Wild type Eight companies Of the nrtl
/ infantry and four troaps of the sevcntt
cavalry ARE stationed az that point buI
owing 30 the prevalent sickness o. rs q
lontoome camp ana the men are dlsoou
rteed
one hundred cuban cavalrymen ar
ldruiue nora the mountains. as well a
numerous lnfantrymen but why. Is
puzzle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25

lile enemy - 80 unprecedented and un-
military that it would be q waste OF
words 90 discuss a.. yet this was done
and thero was full knowledge that tho
commisear ydepatment required from
thc contractors furnishing refrigerated
beef that 20 must keep for seventy-two
hours outside the refrigerator.
To fmnn these contracts the evidence
shows the contractors would be compel.et
TO resort 90 artificial preservation That
they posscssed and intended tho Use
chemical appliances is evidenced beyond
question
Tho serious aud Injurious effect upon
the troops that were compelled 10 rc-
ccive and use these two classes OF food
or 90 suffer in consequence Of not hasins
wholesome food. IS as apparent as any
we'll established fact but the extont OF
such injury upon tho health and lives ot
tho troops cannot wel be measured.
While our troops were thus deprived of
wholesome foor, many parties were ready
supply thom az an times and IN az
camps ln This country and on foreign
si1tions with any numncr OF cattle
We believe thesc facts have been estab-
lishcd beyond question and we believe a.
great fraud has been perpetrated upon
tHe government and % great crime come
mittod upon itg soldiers. and as the parry
orr parties who have committed this Of
fanso. and whether me evidence should
Doc referred Co The judicial officers OF the
government in order that Justice may 70
done. are matters that we leave the con-
sidcratou of your honorable cours
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25
Unsuccessful Attempt TO
Liberate Prisoners.

Kansas city, No. April IA dispatcn
TO the Journal from Springfield, Mo,
says:
A bold attempt was made here tonight
10 release from the county Jail Jack Ken
nedy Bin Ryan and Bnl Sheppard, who
are held here pending trial for the recent
train robbery on the Kansas city Fort
& Memphis road near Maccmb, Mo.
Just before 10 o'clock an unusual rao-
ket i'm the stables in the rear OF the Jan
caused deputy sheriff Lamb and JaiiHr
Hooper 20 rum out TO the ste oles. FinH
ing nothing amss, both returned to TIE
ian and as they entered door both were
covered with guns in the hands OF two
men. The officers showed tight, howeve'
and after a sharp struggle put one OF
their assailants 10 fight and saptured
she other. The man captured proved tC
he Charles Barnett. alias James HeDnes
sy. burglar who was released from jai
today. He confessed that II was the In
tention 10 overpOwer the jailor and Il
release Kennedy, Ryan ana Sheppard an
that the plan had been hatched IN Ja'
before his release. They planned hoWevH
on having only one officer TO overpoWeI
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25

Pe-yn.Ha NcdftiHc Co.. CoiNmbNy, q.
DEAR SIRs. -"I trust no one will
think from this that J would wish my
name in public Tor any cause only TO
let sufferers know where they may find
relief from many pains. can truly
say have been much benefited by the
use Of pe-ru-na- | feel better than
have for years have suffered for
years OF chronic catarrh, bronchitis,
asthma and female trouble, Of which
have been much helped by Pe-ru-na.
| know the virtue OF pe-ru-na. II for
no other reason IL would pay TO keep il
for colds. IL keeps Oft colds, 1t pre-
vents grippe, and builds up the nerves.
| gladly recommend il To all as the
cheapest and best medicine"
Mrs Bland suffered from diseased
membranes nearly every organ Of the
body was affected pe-ru-na cured her
10y making the membranes healthy.
Dr lIartman's books ON catarrhal
diseases are easily understood and
scientifically exact Write for them.
Special book for women These books
are free pr Hartman will prescribe
for fifty thousand women this year
free of charge.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25
Press and Pulpit Com
ment on the Lynching.

Savannah. Ga, April 2L-The press and
people Of this city condemn in unmeasured
terms the horriD.e lynching Of Sam Hose
at Newman. The Morning News says:
"The lynching will send a thrill Of horror
through The entire country, The method
% fit was IN keeping with the spirit Of
savage rather than a civilized and chris
tlan community 1t provokes a spirit that
IS likely to lead 10 other crimes"
The Press says:
"The affair will undo the work that the
friends of the state have been doing for
years. II viii dissipate and scatter 10 the
winds the efforts that have been patiently
making TO show that Georgia offers 10
the homeseeker the model abode in a
state where nature art and humanity are
an united m "a cordial welcome
city attorney Adams says:
EFT is unspeakably horrible and shame
ful The men who mutiiated Their victim
and after burning him cut up and sold
pieces of his flesh and bones as souvenir.
have given lesson in savagrry and bar
barity t0 the most savage and barbarOus
n ihey had only eaten some OF tho cooked
flesh hey would have completed the pic
turo ANA made the lesson perfect
Atlanta Ca, April H-rhe Methods
ministers today discussed the lynchini
OF Sam Hose This question was introduc
/ ga by ReY ThifEer. lie spoke Of the hor
riblc crime VT the negro Sam Hose a
I being beyond words and said that actio
should be- taken in regard to mis- terribl
scene. rather iu behalf of ourselves tina
In behalf of the negro
Rev Joel r. Davis Introduced resi,t
tF1ns 10 t1e effect that nothing can con
done the negroes crime ANA no punishmer
was too great Tor him.
AFTER a lengthy discussion action va
deferred, one seek
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25
Dreyfus Case

LuIou. April David Christie Murray
publishes tla morning the statement
that Do. hls learned from Trustworthy
.ua.s n Paris that tho superior coun-
Dl of wr Including Cen De Nssrler.
Gu Ilrulen. Gen. Giovannlnenl Gen
DusoHesa1 and Cen. Jomout. us vice
Hr. idaag none of whom except perhaps
Gen. &uruud.n. has heretofore been im-
uIcated iu tho Dreyus affair has de
Jed tn1t under NJ Circumstance shall
Dreyus be liberated.
he understands also, from the same
sources, That negotiations are now pend
ing between the intelligence bureau and
tnc Judges of The court OF cessation %
secure "a roecton of the request Tor re-
vision ana lHlt the ulsos who favor
the revision arc being suhected TO terd-
bIe iufmida Hon.
More tbau fhh Doe learns that efsrv-
tMnr haa been arranged Tor "a sham
ral of cob rlcqaart who IS to be is-
graded ana senteucea 10 Impeachment
| for ten years.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25

presented their requests as TO the cnarse
Of the Judge.
The state asks that the jury be instruc-
cd that tbs alleged promise 90 marry
ana the failure keep f. the promises
of many money considerations, the al-
legged settlement Of the alimony, tao ii-
vorce and the Fay ment for d., the rsa-
tions between The gccused and tHs de-
ceased AMI ,hat al. of tho testimony as
20 Mrs. Georges s. Ievances sgains. FsT-
ton shall b. rtt': 10 the jury by 'he
irdge, as not being shy jtrtihcatl9. ey-
cuse or defoase for the homicide, hut
merely subjects for consideration in deter
mining the degre Of homicide and the
mental responsibility refused The state
also asks that tho general weakness OF
the alIbi defense shall De cited 10 tho
Jury IN connection with instructions that
an althi 10 be a defense must cover the
whole period OF the homicide, or must
prove. beyond all doubt, the impossibiiity
OF the accused being at the scene of the
homicide when IL Occurred
The defense asks the court to charge
rhe jury that the homicide must be prov
en- and the accused guilty Of Il, before
lony of the threats are considered agains
the accused, and that the threats are
only TO be considered in determining th'
degree OF the homicide after 1t had beel
otherwise decided They also ask tina
the court charge that the accused is no
10 be prejudiced by reason Of the defen
! dsnt. not having taken the stand IN be
! own behalf and that the evidence Of on
; addicted To opium or morphine habit
2 not credible
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25
Arguments in the George Case.

Canton. o., April A-Attorney j. }.
Grant occupied the whole day Ia opening
the arguments on behalf of the state in
the thai Of Mrs George The court ;oom
was hlled az Il mas not been done al any
other stage OF the proceedings.
Airs. George sat with downeast yes
during most Of the proceedings Of the
day. She seemed more affected by Mr.
Grants summing up of the case than
by any other irrident OF the trial.
During the day attorneys for each side
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25
CANN|BAuSM IN GEORGIA
PIECES OF ROAST NEGRO
OOLED OUT AS RELICS
THE TERRIBLE WORK or A MOB

Before Applying the Torch the Victim was
Deprived Of His Ears, Fingers and
other Pieces of Anatomy Slice of the
Victims Liver. Done to crisp brown.
day Scene.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25

paWhuaka. @. T April 2i-tspecInD-
The dead body OF Michael T. Quinn was
found On "a rav.ne yesterday about t"eA-
ty-nco miles northwest ot here inst
fow miles south of tho Kansas line, %
the reservation He had been drink 1s
considerably with other parties IN Els'n
tho nleht before The story has been err
cuIated taat Dis team ran away, after 10
siartei home. some time ia the night,
ana he was killed IN his way some sns-
lplcious c'reumsiances point 90 The mpr-
ar ~ him bui no definite clue has de
vloped
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25

Pianos, $3.50 aud up; organs. $50 and
up sewing machines, Sl5 and up BIZ
cycles, $40 and up, Easy payments.
Sheet music, latest and up 10 date.
T.. II KNAUss,
lO4 West Harrison ave.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-25
IVILIZED
CATARRK

Cafay1h is ci1H
.seG II M,fveS IN
fgieyica IL beHe
rates eVe,J oy.gdH
y the body
tits called by a
thousand names.
Read the letter
n printed here
N from Mrs. NJ
n f. bland, Hart
N well, Ca.