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S1OO0 REWARD

Dr. Brandon has deposited $1,000 in the
hands OF Japhet & Co., the we'll known
wholesale liquor dealers of this city, when
ne is willing to forfeit to any one who can
prove mat the Red Cross Compound can
be surpassed as tonic or cure for ,ndige.1
ton and dyspepsia.
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MemorinI pnr Arrnngcmcnt..

joint meeting Of the committees to arr
range Cor the exercises on Memorial Day
was held yesterday afternoon Final ar
rangements We're discussed and announce
ments in regard to the same will be made
later.
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Fountain Pens, Ihs'
BaIdwin's Book Store, ''ae.s.
MAIL ORDERS CAREFULLY AIlrN
suER1FFs' DEPARTMENT

sartartia, Texas, May 2S'-A," !.
detain John Brooks, small u.s. y. y,
A feet 91h inches, weighs about - 4
about % years of age; has &c, !,
side Of collar bone, scar Oh Va'a 4,
hand; has little peculiar ~, !,
eyes; wears No. shoes w (
in addition to standing rev, Mas n
by the State; escaped from m ~ 80 rs..r
is a State convict, sent from D'u = "a
1897 for rape. Write or wirs 81
tartia, Texas. Sergeant D. =
Wharton, Texas, May 22.-S' ,Scst
light sorrel horse, blaze lsee IA M
hands high. u or 10 year, fA,l
two LIS connected on shouI'e saddls
the LETT. Has large WINE witbsrs
ON back just behind the Wiz, - =
pay $500 reward for deliver. M
berg or f. B. Davis, sne'"
/ Texas.
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BuRRo RIDES

Az the Texas Colorado Cbautauqua will be
organized and arrangements made so that
suihcient number Of those patient. sure
time. ~ ''N'
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AT LEAsT ONE Excup,

AT LEAST ONE EXCURSION
EVERY week viii leave the Texas Colorado
Shaetauqua grounds for points of interes.
IN the mountains
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we please the ladies' consequently the
gentlemen. 81 Packard's Troy Laundry
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-25

shint waists and dress skirts a specially.
81 Paekards Troy Laundry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-25

No mixed drinks such as cocktails. etc
arc perfect without Red Cross Compound
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Givs 81 pAeksre's Troy Laundry your
next package. sl2 Prairie avenue.
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All the aldermen were present at yes
terday's session, with Mayor Brashear pre-
siding. It was an adjourned regular
meeting and there was quite an accumula-
ton of business.
After the approval Of the minutes the
following petitions were read and dis
nnsad ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
FIRE RECORD.
DcSotn is Dnmngcd.

DESOTO, Ia, Oct. 25.--(Specia Tele-
gram)-One of the worst fires in the history
Of the town occurred here last night. TIL,
origin is not known, but the loss is in the
thousands. The fire broke out in the rear
of J. w. Blackmans store of general mer-
chandise and buggies. 1t was first seen by
the fireman of a train, who had just pulled
in, and who announced the alarm by blowing
the engine whistle. There was a strong
wind and in spite of the fire department sew.
eral buildings in the business portion Of
the town are a total loss.
Isaac Hoch & Son, general merchandise
and implement dealers, suffered tota
loss. Their stock was valued at $4,000 ant
building at $1,000. with $4,000 insurance. j
w Blackman's stock was totally destroyed
1t was valued at $4,000, with $4,000 insur.
ance The Jordan hotel was totally de
stroyed; less $4,000, with 5000 insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
UNlVERSALISM IN THE WEST
Needs of the western Churches Pre-
scented at Univcrsnlist Conference
In Session Mt BOSTON.

BOSTON, Oct 25.-Nearly all OF the fore
noon session of the Unversalist conference
today was devoted to the presentation of the
needs OF the west Charles L. Hutchinson of
Chicago presided. The first paper was read
by Rev. Rodney f. Johonnet OF Chicago. He
said: The general convention can do best
for western interests, not by attempting to
start new movements, but by sending the
ablest men of the denomination to cheer and
encourage the churches in existence There
is serious need of revivifying the mission
airy spirit of the western churches. What is
needed above all else is better class of
of Ann Arbor, Mich, also described and
commented upon the Needs of the West"
1t was decided to appoint committee OF
five to consider plans for a uniform service
of worship, the report to be made at the
next general convention. DR.. Powers OF New
York moved the adoption of the following:
Resolved, That we believe all men
are created equal; that they are endowed by
their Creator by certain inalienabe rights:
that among those are life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness, and that governments
derive their just powers from the consent OF
the governed" daughter and applause)
He also proposed that copy OF the resoly-
tion be forwarded to President Mckinley. A
motion to indefinitely postpone action on the
resolution was carried.
Rev. Snow OF Haverhill Mass. said: az
do not believe in discussing this matter but
l am opposed to the whole Philippine bust.
ness"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
GIFT FOR ADMIRAL SAMPSON
State of New Jersey Makes Offering
of Sword In Recognition of
Skill and yalor.

TRENTON, N. J., Oct. 25.-Admiral Samp-
son, accompanied by Mrs. Sampson, arrived
today. The admiral was presented with a
sword by Governor Voorhees, on behalf of
the state OF New Jersey as mark OF ap-
probation Of his services during the Span
ish war The presentation took place in
the assembly chamber OF the capitol in
the presence of distinguished audience
Of naval officers and persons prominent in
the public and social life of the state. The
naval officers present included nearly all
those associated with Admiral Sampson
before the entrance to Santiago harbor.
The naval officers occupied seats near the
speakers desk.
The formal ceremonies Of presenting Ad-
mral Sampson with the sword began with
an address by Senator Ketcham chairman
OF the Joint committee. He said that the
high state of efficiency Of the American
navy was due to Admiral SIMPSONS skill
and ability more than to any other indi-
yidual.
Governor Voorhees,. in making the formal
presentation said that 1t was his great
privilege to present the sword as the cheer
full gift OF the people Of New Jersey, with
whom Admiral Sampson had for a long
time made his home.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
WOMEN SPREAD The GOSPEL
State Presbyterian Missionary Society En-
largss Its Work,
OFFICERS OF COMING YEAR ARE ELECTED
Executive Committee Recommends
Continuance of Various Educn-
tionnI and missionary Pro-
jects Already In Hand.

HASTINGS, Neb., Oct. 25.-(Speclal Tele-
gram. )-This mornings session of the
Woman's Missionary society of the Nebraska
Presbytery was largely taken up with the
meeting OF the executive committee and the
reports of the literature secretary, Mrs. II.
NJ. Stoutenborough OF Plattsmouth, and the
corresponding secretary, Mrs. j. w. DinS-
more OF Beatrice. A very interesting ad-
dress on Home Mission Work in Box Butte
County" was given by Mrs. c. +. Rice OF
Crawford.
The afternoon opened with a message from
the Freedman's secretary, read by Mrs. L.
w. Shuman of Aurora. This was followed
by paper, IL VIII Bear My Covenant" by
Mrs. G: C. Thompson, read by Mrs. Cla-
baugh of Omaha. Mrs. McNee OF Kearney
gave an interesting sketch of the life, GUS
toms and religious conditions of Mexico;
Mrs. c. c. Meek OF Fairmont gave some
personal experiences of woman's work in
India and Mrs. Wright spoke of the work
being accomplished in China from which
country she has only recently returned
Mrs. p. NJ. Conklin of Omaha made a re-
port Of the work being accomplished by the
Young Peoples society.
The officers elected were: Mrs. j. Fl
Miller OF Lincoln, president; Mrs. j. w
Dinsmore, Beatrice, corresponding secre.
tary; Mrs. f. NJ Hail. Lincoln, contingent
secretary; Mrs. c. NJ. Sheldon, Holdrege
literary secretary; Mrs p. NJ. Conkln
young peoples corresponding secretary; Miss
o. Granger, Palmyra, special object sec.
retary; Mrs. Horan, Fairmont, assistant OBJ.
ject secretary.
Recomm mendations by the executive com.
mittee pledge an advance of $3.50 for the
five schools in Tripoli; endorse the plans
for the organization for women societe!
in the different countries; the taking of
special collection in the Sunday schools or
the Sunday nearest Thanksgiving for tn,
school at Tucson, Ariz.; the continuance o
Miss Welch at Tucson, Miss Charlotte Cruml
at the Laura Sunderland school and Mis-
Susan Davis at SitSa, in place of Miss Car
ley; commend also the students voluntee
movement and ask that it be carried OF
in the synod The committee also recon-
mended that the present Christian Endeavo
secretaries be appointed treasurers o
Christian Endeavor funds and that they as
for a contribution from the Christian En-
deavorers for the contingent funds. Tn
society also pledges 81, 900 to the Freed
mans secretary for the ensuing year.
| The meeting closed this evening with ad
| dresses by Mrs. John Elliott of Beatrice an
! Rev. William Baird of Korea.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
TO CONFER WITH THE UNIONS
manufacturers Association Accept.
Invitation of Labor Unions to
Hold Conference.

FALL RIVER. Mass, Oct 25.--The Manu-,
facturera' association today decided to &C.
cept the invitation OF the labor unions &c
confer on the question OF wages, the 10000
operatives seeking an advance
II is stated upon good authority that the
manufacturers generally consider this an in,
opportune time for granting an increase III
wages. They do not see however that there
can be any great harm done in appointing q
conference committee and considering the
arguments which will be advanced by the
textile committee A mistake was made
once in not granting a conference and the
manufacturers do not propose to blunder in
this way again. They can present their side
of the question to the operatives and
whether the advance is granted or not, a
better feeling will remain than IL the con-
ference were rejected.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.
Island stiIl No Mans Land.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Oct. 25.-(Special }
For some years the authorities of Clay
county have been subjected to considerable
difficulty and trouble owing to the status OF
what is known as the "Island"-an extensive
tract Of Missouri river bottomland which
during one OF the floods in the Missouri was
separated from the Nebraska shore and
added to South Dakota. States Attorney
Kelsey and County Auditor Trent of Clay
county have been striving to secure a vote
OF the people of the county this year on the
question Of annexing the island to Clay
county, SO there would be no further doubt
OF Clay county's jurisdiction over the tract
The question cannot, it is learned. be dis
posed Of this year, as the secretary of state
has written letter to Auditor Trent, in
which he states that the election next month
cannot be considered a general election in
South Dakota.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Rare Bones for College Museum.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Oct. 25.--(Special }
Prof. James E. Todd, the we'll known
geologist Of the State university at
Vermillion, who accompanied the, Union Pa
citic expedition to the fossil beds of Wyo-
ming, reports that as a result Of the trip
the museum of the State university will
have added to it several hundred specimens
some of which are quite rare. Among the
collection gathered by Prof Todd for the
university museum are leaves, shells and
corals from the cretaceous beds. Months
will doubtless pass before the results of the
expedition are fully known, as the new
specimens of bones found will have to be
subjected to careful and minute examination
before their character can accurately be de-
termined.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26

Rain Falls Through Day and Might,
Bencfiting EaII=SoHn Gruiu.

Bencfting FaII-Sown Grain.
FAIRBURY, Neb, Oct. 25.-(Special.) y
During last night rain fell to the amount
of 2.75 inches and a light rain is falling to-
day. The ground is thoroughly saturated
and the rain will be OF benefit to the small
grain.
BRADSHAW Neb.. Oct. 25.-(Special.) y
This vicinity is being visited with a nice
rain that is welcomed by all. 1t began
raining last night about o'clock and con-
tinued moderately all night and is still rain
ing. The long siege Of wind and dust is
happily over.
GENEVA, Neb., Oct. 25.-(Special.) AL
nest two inches of rain fell last night and
ground the only thorough soaking it has
had since spring Very little wheat has
been sown, though many have put in grain
since the last rain, over a week ago.
YORK Neb., Oct. 25.-(Special.) )-Never
before can farmers remember so dry an
October as this month and the heavy rain
OF Yesterday and last night was welcome
Winter wheat that laid in the ground with
out sprouting will be benefited. Notwth-
standing the extreme dry weather York
county farmers put out a large acreage OF
winter wheat
FAIRMONT, Neb., Oct. 25.-(Special)-
has been raining steadily for the last twelve
hours. 215 inches having fallen.
PAWNEE, Neb,, Oct. 25.-(special.)-A
heavy rain commenced falling in this Sec
tion al p. m. yesterday ana
continued until noon today, Average depth'
two inches. Fall wheat prospects were never
more assuring
HUMBOLDT, Neb,, Oct, 25.- (Special') =
An all-night rain visited this section and
continued during a portion OF the iore-
noon. The prevailing dust was settled ana
an unusual amount Of good done for the
fall wheat.
TECUMSEH, Neb,. Oct. 25.-(special)-
This vicinity was visited by a big ram
last night and today.
WESTERN. Neb Oct, 25.-(special.)-A
long dry. windy, hot spell of weather was
broken by good rain last night, 2'91 inches
falling. This will be OF great beneht 10 the
fall wheat, much of which has not come VI
yet Cornhusking Is progressing naeels
and is turning out a very fair yielo OF ca
cellent quality
CLAY CENTER, Neb., Oct. 25'-Cspeelal,
THE heaviest rain for many months lei
here last night, being fully two inches' nm
makes the winter wheat much more prom
Using and causes every one TO feel oe'ler'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Three Prisoners Set Free.

PIERRE, S. D.. Oct. 25.-(Specia Tele-
gram )-Governor Lee today, on recon-
mendation of the Board of Pardons, granted
pardons to James Pettijohn, sentenced from
Deuel. county on charge of criminal as
sault; Clyde Kephart sentenced from Moody
county on a charge Of robbery, and Lamar
B. Boatright sentenced from Meade county
on a similar charge.
At meeting of the School and Public
Land board today the state land commits
sioner was given discretionary power tc
dispose of Taylor lands at appraised prices
or better and large minor detail business
was transacted
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Railroads Erect "a Compromise.

ABERDEEN, S. D., Oct. 25.-(Special.) D
1t is reported that the Milwaukee has re-
sumed work on its new line in Charles Mix
county. For time the Great Northern
seemed to have the best OF the situation
and effectually blocked all attempts of the
Milwaukee to cross the Yankton Indian
reservation. compromise is said to have
been effected, and in consequence the
Great Northern resigns all attempts at
further extension in South Dakota, while
the Milwaukee has abandoned the idea OF
building a line to the head OF the great
lakes
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
| Cities.
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair Thursday md Friday with North
to East Winds in Iowa and
Nebraska.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday:
For Nebraska, South Dakota and Kansas
Fair Thursday and Friday; north to east
winds.
For Icwa-Fair Thursday and Friday, ex-
cept showers and cooler in extreme eastern
portion Thursday; northerly winds.
For Mssouri-Showers and cooler Thurs
day, except fair in northwest quarter Friday
fair and variable winds.
For Colorado-Generally fair Thursday and
Friday; variable winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU
OMAHA, Oct 25.-Omaha record of temper
ature and precipitation compared with the
corresponding day of the last three years:
1899, 1898. 1897. 1896
Maximum temperature. so 20 II 40
Minimum temperature. 40 40 50 80
Average temperature. 80 55 6S 80
Precipitation .......,......l.H 90 90 .O5
Record of temperature and precipita ton
at Omaha for this day and since March l.
1899:
Normal for the Observation-Disclosures. 20
Excess for the ....,.!................. 40
Accumulated excess since March l....... 22
Normal rainfall for the day........ ,07 inch
Excess for the day. II inCies
Total rainfall since March .23 % inches
Deficiency since March 1.......... 4. 40 inches
Deficiency for cor period, lS9S.... $40 inches
Deficiency for cor. period lS97.... Q SO inches
Reports from stations Mt s u. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26

HURON, S. D., Oct. 25,-(Special.) 1.-The
fair conducted by the women of St. Martins
Catholic church, assisted by Father Desmond
closed Saturday evening. 1t was a success
in every particular. Elaborate preparations
had been made and each evening hundreds
OF people were entertained.
The college chorus class, under the direc-
,ion Of Prof. Schoenert, has reopened for
the season with an attendance exceeding
that of last season
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
HY m E NEAL.
McInfOk Ii McEn d len.

SIDNEY, Neb., Oct. 25.-(speclal Tele-
gram,) John T, Mcintosh. cashier of the
American bank of this city, was married
this afternoon to Miss Mary ]. McFadden,
a popular young woman of this city. Rev.
Father Flood performed the ceremony. The
young people left for Omaha this evening,
where they will spend their honeymoon and
Immediately upon their return will go to
housekeeping on East Second street.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
DEATH RECURD.
sister of XII CnrsOn.

WARRENSBURG, Mo, Oct, 25.--Mre.
Mary Ruby, a sister OF Kit Carson. the IA
mcus scout. died here today of apoplexy.
She was born in an Indian fort near Boones-
boro Howard county, and during the eighty
seven years OF her life was never out OF the
state of Missouri. Mrs Ruby was the last
member Of Kit Carson's family.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
PACKING HOUSE STATISTICS
Omaha Still Continues to Forge For
ward to the Second Place
On the List.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 25-(Special Tele-
gram Price Current says: slight re-
ducton is shown in the number of hogs
handled by western packers the last week,
the total indicating 1856, 900 head, compared
with 900 head the preceding week and
455, 900 head last year. From March l the
total is 13,1S5,O0O head, against 1910, 900
head year ago. Prominent places compare
as follows
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26

CULBERTsON, Neb., Oct 25'-Cspec,ai
Tclegram.)-E. A. Tucker OF Humooiut spoAs
10 n fair sized crowd in the Ancient Order OF
United Workmen hall here last night from
a republican standpoint. All were pleased
with the sneeoh on account of the fairness
I'm which the talk was presented. No Popu-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Minnesota Veteran.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Oct. 25.-(Special
Telegram Hugh Withrow. an inmate of
the Soldiers home in this city, died very
suddenly last night. He was a member of
Company II, Third MINES 2ta infantry, and
was popular with his friends and comrades
here at the home.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Himcs-Jarrette.

SUTTON, Neb.. Oct, Special This
evening, at the home of the bride. Walter
II. Hines and Miss Evelyn Jarrette were
married by Rev. T. S. Fowler of Exeter, as
sisted by Rev. Philip Smith of this city.
Miss Jarrette has been a teacher in the
public schools OF Edgar, and Mr.. Hines is
we'll known in business circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Oct 25,-(Special,)- y
Mrs "A. A. Kleber died on Sunday at her
home a few miles northeast OF this city
after a lingering illness. Funeral services
we're held the following day, conducted by
Rev c. Ebcrhardt,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
nursInrs Loot nnrdwnre store.

FAIRMoNT, Neb., oct. 25.-(Special, )-E.
A. SmalFs hardware store was entered by
burglars Sunday night and 800 worth of
pocket knives and razors was taken. En-
trance was through a rear window.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
nnnhIc KmIing nt Rcno.

RENO. Okl. oct Sc. w, Hopkins, a
stockman, and Deputy Marshal Fox en-
saged in a fight with six-shooters i'm a sa-
loon, with a result that both were killed
Fox had attempted to arrest Hopkins, who
was drunk.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Rrcnl.a IL Rib.

TECUMSEH, Neb., Oct 25.-(Special)- y
C. d. Woodruff of near here suffered a
broken rib and other injuries while at
tempting to ride wild horse yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
postoNlcc aud Restaurant.

COOK. Neb.. Oct. Special This
morning fire was discovered in the building
occupied by the pcstof'ice and restaurant.
The blaze was controlled, however, before
serious damage was done.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26

When Your Brain Works,
with a headache, 1t don't work we'll.
Wright's Paragon Headache Remedy cures.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
CHILD MEETS STRANGE DEATH.

lists have been able to gather an audience
yet for speakers who have been here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Falls with Trumpet I'm Mouth nnd
Dies from

FAIRBURY, Neb., Oct. 25.-(Speclal.)-
Several days ago 3-year old son OF Will
liam Greve of this city fell and badly lacer-
ated his throat with toy trumpet held
in his mouth. The boy died yesterday from
tho effects OF the wound
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26

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are a great many
more drug wrecks
than a | CO b O | ! c
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men and women -
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l absolutely guaran-
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where the Electricity
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greatest OF remedial
agents
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-26
Natures Strength Tor Weak Men

II you suffer from any weakness peculiar
to men-one of the disorders the direct re-
suit of youthful indiscretion or excesses