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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
DEATH RECORD.


GOTHENBURG, Neb., June 2.-(Speciar)
The funeral of John Ralston of Willow
Island was held today from his residence
Rev. w. B. Leonard of the Presbyterian
church of Conrad preached the funeral SER
mon and the remains were inferred in the
Catholic cemetery of that place. Mr. Raj
ston came to this county in 1884 and engaged
in the stock business and at the time Of his
death was one of the leading cattle men in
this county. He was Sc years old and leaves
a family of eleven children. The funeral was
attended by all the old residents in this
section,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Watson Disbnrment Case.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., June 2.--(Spe-
cia Telegram. THE entire day was spent
by the committee in hearing evidence on
the part of the defense in the Watson dis
barment case. Several witnesses were called
whose testimony tended to explain the
transaction that are the basis of the COM
plant. Watson was on the stand in his
own behalf and was cross examined nearly
the entire forenoon. Nothing of particular
importance was brought out The hearing
will probably conclude tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. SATURDAY. JUNE 8. 1899.
HAVnEM, Grand Saturday Clearance Sale.
''@-' ~"as' PRICES TO PLEASE THE ECONOMICAL.
Sheet Music.

Another big Sheet Music sale for satur'
day, June Srd. We will sell Because, by
Horwitz and Bowers; Sweet Marjorie by
Stults; without Your Love, All, Let Me
Die by Chas X. Harris; One Day in June,
by Harris; Where Apple Blossoms Fall, by
Leslie and Fairfield; Whistling Rufus, by
Mills, dashng new cake walk, even bet
ter than his famous At a Georgia Camp
Meeting Remember, the above are all soc.
Our price Saturday only 19c per copy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Drapery Clearing Sale.


S19
fin pa ternsa a per n
wellma made worth
Syaris song,ne worth
VIII perfc patti
So double
bes
5 5andslOO sale rice n
n
and
SWELL $500
rpair;s saep price p
per pairs sal
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Adams county Mortgnge Record.

HASTINGS, Neb,, June 2.-(Special)-
During the month of May the following
mortgages and their amounts were filed and
released in Adams county; Chattel mort
cages filed, 131; amount. $19,964.75; released,
114 amount, $45.S53.4O. Farm mortgages
filed, IS; amount. s12, 464.3O; released, 33;
amount, s37. .93393. City mortgages filed,
IS; amount $1O27O.75 released, 19; amount,
s1S,075 Land mortgages released by fore
closure sl.5OO; city mortgages released by
foreclosure Sl5OO.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Oncro Uouse for Edgar.

EDGAR, Neb., June 2.-(Special. 1.-The
foundation of fine opera house and fra
ternal hall has been laid in this city by
the Ancient Order of United Workmen and
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
lodges. The building will be 9Ox50 feet
and thirty feet in height. The lower iloor
will be finished off for an opera house and
the upper floor for a hall and other rooms
for the lodges.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03

minds of the county since the election last
fall. The east half of the county, led by
Bloomfield, held, as there was number OF
the votes cast in the county which made
no reference to county division, that these
votes ought to be counted in its favor, but
the judge held the contrary, which makes
final settlement of the case and leaves the
county undivided
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Freaks of Lightning.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., June 2,-(Spe-
cal Telegram )-There was a heavy thun-
derstorm here this afternoon, during which
the Sixth street school was struck by light
ming The flag staff and part of the befry
were torn away. George Curtis, the janitoT.
was severely shocked.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Found Dead in the Rond.

WESTON, Neb., June 2.-(Special.)-Jo
seph Bures, Bohemian farmer about &C
years old was found dead in the road a
mile west of town Wednesday. He had been
maiketing corn in Weston and was on his
return home. Some men passing along
brought the body to town and Coroner Had
ley was telephoned for The verdict Of the
Jury was that he died of heart failure.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
ElLhorn VALLEY Editors

AINSWoRTH, Neb., June Especial q Tel
egram. )-Tomorrow the Elkhorn Valley Ed
itorial association meets here for an all
days session, with banquet in the even
ing. Some thirty newspaper representatives
have accepted invitations to be present and
the town will take a recess from business
to give them a cordial welcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Heavy shower mt Fremont.

FREMONT, Neb., June 2.-(Special)-
There was a heavy shower here this after
noon. Though only lasting few minutes
the total precipitation was nearly rs inch
The beet crop is looking well. In nearly
all places there is a good stand and the
plants are thrifty. Corn is beginning to
come up and is looking we'll. A few farm
ers have commenced plowing corn. Pros
pects for small grain are good.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
HY M E NEAL.
ROhdi-ROss.

DECATUR, Neb. June 2.-CSpecial.) Mr..
Frank NJ Rohdi and Miss Nilla Ross of this
city were married in Onawa, Ia, yesterday.
The groom was born and reared in this city
and is one of Decatur's most prominent
young men. The bride is the oldest daughter
OF Dr. Phil Ross of this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Heavy Wind AT Phttsmouth.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb, June 2-(Special)
The heavy gust of wind which preceded
an hour of gentle rain blew the glass out
OF the front door of the Post building and
smashed it into thousand pieces. scattering
IL all over the room. The awnings and
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Firemen WIN Celebrate the Fourth

WYMORE, Neb., June 2.-(Special Tho
Wymore volunteer fire department held it,,
regular meeting last night and made ar
rangements to celebrate the Fourth OF July
on an elaborate scale, in which they will be
assisted by the citizens. The fremen re-
ceived seventy-hve new uniforms this week
and they made fine appearance in their
annual parade.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Graduating Exercises at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, Neb,, June 2.-(Special.)-
The fourth annual commencement OF the
Louisville high school occurred last evening.
There were six graduates. The music for the
occasion was furnished by the musical de-
partment of the Weeping Water academy.
The first annual lecture in connection with
the Alumni association will occur this even
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Hoy BADLY Hurt.

HASTINGS Neb., June Especial Tele-
gram. ELMER Ball, eldest son OF d. NJ.
Ball was seriously injured this afternoon
by being thrown from wagon. His left
arm was broken and he was badly hurt In
ternally.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Elevator Destroyed.

ELGIN, Neb. June Especial Telegram.)
The grain elevator at Melick was entirely
destroyed by fire. Loss on the elevator
So, 900 and grain $4,000, fully covered by in
surance
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
FIRE RECORD.


MORAVIA, Ia, June 2.-(Special Tele-
gram Fire broke out in the Hoffman
block at o'clock this morning. The loss
on stock is $4,000, fully covered by insurance.
L. f. Pabst Is the principal loser.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Decides Against Division.

CREIGHTON, Neb June 2.-(Special)-
The Knox county division question was
finally decided in the negative by Judge Kin
kaid OF o'Neill, sitting at Norfolk. 1t has
been claiming the attention OF the legal
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
HAY DEM
Big Bargains
in the Basement
For Saturday Only.
BIG OPENING SHOE SALE IN BASEMENT.

the
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Saturday,
a inensn In basemon a
inc was &c, now "a
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lead rests n N, ,crpon n
8 C
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2iac ard
dozenT able Spoons &c each No o peddle
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03

w. M. Gallagher of Bryan. I-a., says: For
forty years have tried various cough medi-
cines. One Minute Cough Cure is bsst OF ssL"
1t relieves instantly and cures all throat
and lung troubles.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03

signs on Main street were torn loose by the
small sized whirlwind and were scattered
promscuously in the street. So far as
learned very little other damage was done
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Buv a Piano of Hayden Bros.

Conrad Thelen will build the ground rooms,
which will be occupied as drug and hard
ware stores. The Workmen of this place
win own the large lodge room above.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Hayden's
Pure Ice Cream

For delicious Ice Cream go to Haydens'
Served daily $1,000 forfeit for any adul-
teration. Inquire at store.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Colby a Cnndidntc for Judge.

WYMORE, Neb., June 2.-(Special. Gen
eral L. w. Colby of Beatrice was in the city
yesterday. 1t is said he is a candidate for
district Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
An Epidcmic OF WnnnnIng Courh

Last winter, during an epidemic of whoop-
ing cough, my children contracted the dis
ease, having severe coughing spells. We
had used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
very successfully for Group and naturally
turned to 1t at that time and found 1t re-
lieved the cough and effected complete
cure.-JOHN e. CLIFFORD. Proprietor
Norwood House, Norwood. N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03

GENEVA, Neb., June 2.-(Special Last
night Bishop Worthington confirmed class
of four in Trinity church, presented by Rev.
II. ]. Purdu of De Witt.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03

SHELBY, Neb., June Especial. THE
mason work has just begun on a two-story
brick block on the west side of Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03

Salt Pork ............,..,.,....'' oc
Picnic Hams, as long as they last, at &c
S-pound pals best Lard, any brand. 19c
No. Bacon ........................ 71sc
Pork Sweet Picked ........,......... &c
Picked Pigs Feet ................... &c
No. / skinned Hams ................ 1Oc
Corned Beef, homeless ................. 7kc
Boiled Lunch Hams ..,............... &c
10 pounds Lard. in dinner pals 80. soc
rotted Ham, per can ................. 815c
Clipped Beef, per can .....,.......... 1Oc
Fresh Dressed Chickens .............. 1Oc
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03

Vote Bee coupon for the girls summer
vacations.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
HAY DEN

People judge your
house by the way
they find your en-
trance hall. Have
you a place to hang
hats and coats? We
have Hat Racks
ranging in price
from 1Oc up to $2s--
but call your atten-
tion to a new line of
oak Hall Trees that
we have just placed
on sale.
Oak Hall Tree, in-
ished in the rich
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Grand Millinery Cut
Price Sale Saturday.


Knox s e a
n a
Fashionable
an olors- -for e tr oned a
AS
a n
be
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Mems
Furnishing Bargains.

75c and $1O0 Underwear at .......... 25
75c and s1.OO Laundered Shirts, in all
styles, at ......................., 81
25c Handkerchiefs at ................
S1.00 Night Shirts at .................. az
25c and 85c Suspenders ............... Il
soc Neckwear at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. q
$3.50 and $500 Shirts at ............. 4S
15c Linen Collars at .................. ~
25c Linen Cuffs at ................... IL
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Our Wash Skirts!
Our Wash Waists!
Our Wash Suits!
Are the Talk of the Town!

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Omaha n
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dozen worth
woths2 fors
a
Of
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Suits, Dress Skirts
and Silk Waists.

he
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n
a
Silk Waists.
la worth al
from James
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Special Notion Sales.

an neclwear 15c
2n and ea her
Regular SOC and for 25c
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Grand Hammock Sale.

Hammocks and will close out our entire stock
hmmoks $500 All others IN poporu
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
Special Sale on Fancy RibbOf

ribbons will make the price on all num
5c shaving glasses at 2oc
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
Dry Goods Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Millinery,
JeWeIry, Groceries, Etc:
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04

A newspaper can puff a man,
say all kinds Of complimentary
things about him, for fifty-one
issues in the year, and he thinks
nothing of it. He perhaps only
takes it that he deserves all that
has been said and even more and
passes it by. But let the paper in
its ffty-second issue say something
Of him that he doesn't consider
complimentary, even though its
the truth, then comes an order to
stop his paper and thereafter he il
an enemy of the same sheet that
has always been Ills sponsor and
friend. This is but another evi
dence of the ingratitude Of some Of
the human race.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04

CLOTHING.
800 Mems we'll made Suits, sack and frocks 90 20
al.
500 strictly all wool suits worth 10 to IS dollars
suit in any clothing house in America, our price
from. .......... 4.5O to $50.
Boys suits from 50 cents up.
200 Pairs Of Knee Pants special job lot at l5c pr
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
MUST BE -MISp1KE.

Perhaps no better criterion of the
progress and development which our
young and promising state is making
can be had than from the following
showing make in the Office of the sec
rotary of state, for the quarter of the
present year, ending March 31st 1899.
The total receipts of that department
for the quarter were $1,000 80 as against
$717.87, for the quarter ending March
31st, 1898.
OF the above amount the sum of
1865 90 was derived from the issuing
of notary public commissions. which
exceeds any previous quarter since
statehood by over 40 per cent, SO com
missions having been issued during the
quarter ending March 3lst 1899.
The sum of $465.65, accrued to the
state from the fling Of Domestic and
Foreign Articles of Incorporation,
s70.65. from certified copies of laws
and articles and $500 from the issuing
of commissions for commissioners of
deeds in various state and foreign lands.
The above figures concerning Arti-
eles of Incorporation filed in the De.
partment of state show an increase of
over 90 per cent over and above receipts
of the department for the quarter end
ing March 81, 1898, which amount was
$685. so.
The records further show the fling
Of Articles of Incorporation by A com
panies, which exceeds any previous
quarter since statehood by over 40 per
cent. Of this number 90 were incor-
porated under the laws of the state of
Idaho and represent a capital stock Of
over $500. 10000, an increase of 25 per
cent in capital represented over any
previous quarter in the history of the
state.
The remaining 10 are Foreign com
panies authorized to do business in this
state and represent combined capital
stock of over 10000, O0o. COS An
thony News.
lhere must be some mistake
about the above, because according
to the Caldwell Tribune, Idaho
Falls Register and Paris Post, no.
body would think of investing any
money in Idaho, while silver men
were in control of the state. There
is no security here for investment
the state government is in incom-
petent hands and everything is
going TO the devil entirely, doncher
know. These sheets should hasten
to notify all these shallow pated
capitalists that their money is lost,
irretievable lost, and caution future
investors if they persist in their
scramble TO get their money in
vested III Idaho enterprises.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04

The republicans in Idaho are not
having the smoothest sailing.
There is developing a shoup and
anti-Shoup sentiment. Those Of
the colonel's friends will demand
plank in the next republican state
platform repudiaIing the fusion of
republicans and populists III The
last state senate. Of course the
senators and their friends will
buck th3f proposition to q finish,
and there will be fun. Then, there
is Gooding looking for Shoup's
scalp, and Shoup wants to succeed
himself and SO it is developing.
Coming events" etc, and the
shadow in this case is already
getting exceedingly dark.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
THE EXAMINER,
MO1atDelier, Idaho.
Montpelier, Idaho. May 4, 1899.

The republican papers are howl
ing themselves hoarse because the
state was beaten il its contest FIR
1000 acres Of white pine lands. 1t
still has $4,000 acres left. If the
head of the last republican admin
istration had had his way the
chances are Idaho to-day wouldn't
have a single acre of this land left.
In it stead the state would have
some 100000 in money. Which is
better, to have $4,000 acres valued
at over 100000, or no white pine
and only 100000 in the treasury To
show for it? The people decided
last fall.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
HATS AND GAPS.

We give you better Hat for 81 than you can buy
elseware for $3.50 We buy Hats in lots this saves
% to so per cent than when buying small quantities. Our
Hats are in the latest Stetson Blocks
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
DISTRICT COURT.
Secret Societies.

All lodges meet in the same hall over
the opera house.
King Solomon, No. 27. A. r. & A. NJ,
meets second and fourth Thursday of
each month.
Idanha lodge, No. s, K. OF P. meets
every Tuesday evening.
Enterprise lodge, No. Is, l. o. o. r.,
meets every Wednesday evening.
Montpelier Encampment, No. IL, /.
0 U. L meets every Wednesday even
ing.
Hope lodge, No, 20, Daughters of Re-
bekah, meets first and third Mond vs.
Walnut Camp, No. l67, Woodmen of
the World, meet second and fourth
Nc ndaVs.
Ke-E Echo lodge, No. 1906, B. of l.. F.,
meets everv Friday
Hear Lake division, No. 1924, r. of L
E., meets first and third Saturdays
- ladies Of the Maeeabees meet every
utkig evenings
4 Be Montpelier Volunteer Fire Com
pany No. !, meets the bret saturday in
TIE ladies' Reading circle meets
every Saturday
The Y.sL. NJ. I. a. and Y. NJ. NJ. /. A..
meets regularly once week.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04

CARPETS.
pieces Ingram Carpet very finest designs from 124 cts
yard to SO cts yard.
OVERSHGRTS.
200 d3z Mems and Boys Shirts 20 to SO In twill per
Gales black satteen silk stripes madres chevots and
black drilling Every shirt full size, 86 inches long
yoke, neck, band, gussett pieces,
MEMS and LADIES UNDERWEAR.
so doz Mems Underwear shirts drawers to soc
so doz Ladies Shirts and Pants 10c to 33c
% doz Childrens and Misses in all sizes 10c 25c
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
DRESS GOODS.

DRESS GOODS.
We have always taken the lead in Dress Goods Silks fur
nh Dress pattern complete almost half the price buy
elsewhere.
SO Pieces in all new shades and designs, Dress
Goods at. ........... 10 cts. yd.
so pieces Calico fast colors at 3 l-2c. yd.
SO :" Bingham . /" i" 4l-2c. yd.
IL Factory at. ........... a l-2c. yd.
lb. Carpet Warp, per bundle 81 IL cts.
spool ]. p Coats thread for 25 cts
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
Church Directory.
.NOR.R0E.

Services every Sunday at L D. S.
meeting house.
President, VIM. Bud e, Paris, Idaho
Connsellors, J II. H-rt, VIM. L. Rich
Clerk, J. u. Stuck.
The following are the bishops of each
ward in this stake: Bennington, A. r.
Wright; Herne, John Knnz; Blooming
ton, Alma Findlay; Dingle, Samuel
Humphreys; Fish Haven, Hyrum p.
Scotield; Geneva. Arnold Hirsche;
Georgetown, Henry A. Lewis; Lanark
Z. Crouch; Liberty, +. N. Austin
Montpelier, w. W. Clark; Nounan
Edgar Lindsay; Ovid, Philemon Lind
say; Paris, First ward, William West
Paris, Second ward, Robert Price St.
Charles, L ijah Q. Keeteh; Thomas
Fork, \. 2. Larsen; Marlboro, Charles
q. Keetch, Jr.
PRESBIEERK4.H
Services at IL q. m. and 80 n. m.
Sundays. Glasses during the week.
Rev. Nudge, pastor.
CATHOLIC.
Services every Sunday. Rev. Hen.
drirkx in charge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
TIE TIL. OF SE4fRS.

Dingle : Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturday.
Pear Lake, Paris, Evanston, leaves S a.
M. daily teXcept Sunday arrive p M.
Star Valley Route to Alton leaves and
arrives at 10 a. m. Georgetown, arrives
II 80 a. m. leaves D. IN.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04

The postolIice closes at z 80 p. m. each
day Sundays excepted and mail cl ses
twenty minutes before departure of
trains
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
Laces and Embroideries

Laces and Embroderies.
200 doz q to inch Pillow Lace from Cts to &C. yd
200 dog, Vaecine Laces from to cts I'D.
y 1000 yds Embroidery worth 10 20 cts yd to &C. yd
" BOOTS g. SHOES.
~ 1000 pr Mems solid Leather warranted 9Oc 81 so pr
K 1000 pr Ladies Shoes button and lace Soc $3.50 pr
* 1000 pr. Chldrens and Misses Shoes 15c. $780,
4 500 pr. Ladies Slippers 50gts to $500
= Every pair of Shoes 25 pair is guaranteed by
* the maker to wear, or a new pair refunded.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
EstrapZR otlces.

EstraY notices published in the FIX
AMINER at the following rates; Cattle
St.50 each; Horses 81 each. Be honest
with the owner of estrays and publish
your notices They will surely be seen
by all if YOU pat them in the EXAMINER
columns.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-05-04
PRESBYTERIAN.
Time T abIes.

TIME T1BLE OF o. s. l.. r. K.
Arrive. Depart.
Going East -. z 40 a. IN. 80 a. m
Going West. -. Il .O5 u. IN. 1915 a. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

schemes, when they succeed in any
measure, is always traceable to the
rank carelessness OF the people who
are vietimized. A reasonable degree
of precaution unmasks them with un-
failing certainty, all of which suppor is
my original assertion that intellectual
crimes are never committed outside Of
novels. Your ordinary crook is an ex-
traordinary chump, and when a nat
urally able man goes in for crime he
seems to turn stupid when he begins to
steal. Diplomacy, generalship, and
finesse are as rare among criminals as
royal flushes in a nickel slot machine.
They are things you read about, but
never see. One reason which may be
assigned for the lack of intelligent CO.
herence in crooked enterprises is the
fact that the rascals can never trust
one another. Honor among thieves is
an exploded delusion. 1t is an I'M
known quantity, the letter X in the
chemistry Of crime. If it wasn't for
traitors and tattlers among lawbreak-
ers every detective bureau in the coun-
| try would have to shut up shop. This
IS well known among the crooks them
selves and is fatal to organization. AS
a consequence it is impossible for them
to perfect any plot requiring nice elab-
Grafton of detail Lack of brains anC
absence of mutual confidence are two
characteristics Of the criminal classes
| Under the circumstances honest folks
may remain tolerably tranquil. New
Orleans Times-Democrat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-30

New York, Nov. 26.-Phe World To-
day will publish a letter from Havana
stating that United States officials after
months OF secret investigation have
discovered that the battleship Maine
was blown up by guncotton torpedoes
planted In the bay for the purpose.
The guncotton, 700 pounds of which
was USED, was sent from Barcelona TO
Admiral Manterola, commanding the
port at Havana and was either stolen
from the magazine where the stuff was
stored, or was taken away with the
knowledge of the officials in charge.
Admiral Manterola's records will IN
doubtedly show the names of his sub
ordlnates who had control of the ex-
ploslves and in that way the identity
OF the authors and eXecutioners of the
plot to destroy the Maine may be dis
covered. Two or three men were en-
gagged in the destruction of the Maine.
a steam launch of Spanish make, now
used by the United States government
IN Havana harbor, conveyed two tor
pedoes, according to new evidence, to a
point within few feet of the berth Of
the Maine and anchored them. The
torpedoes were kept in position by
means of buoys fioated eleven feet un-
der water ten feet above anchors used
to prevent them from being swept
away. The torpedoes were exploded
by contact with the keel of the Maine
as she swung at anchor.