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Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
ST. LOUIsAN CAUGHT SHORT
Clerk of Court of Criminal Correc-
hOn Fears Proposed Lexow Inves-
tigntiOn and Disappears.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19.-Al j. Wagenman.
clerk OF the court Of criminal correction, has
disappeared and 1t Is said by his intimate
friends that he has confessed to a subver-
sion OF witnesses and jurors fees to the
amount Of 10000.
Tonight he is missing and his friends fear
he has committed suicide. Wagenman has
flled one term as clerk Of the court of Grim
lnal correction and was reelected to the
office last fall Ever since the proposition
to institute Lexow committee and investi-
gate the city affairs of st. Louis was made
Wagenman's friends have noticed that he
seemed downcast and depressed A number
OF them now claim that he told them he
feared the result OF an investigation into the
affairs of his office, as a discrepancy would
be discovered and he would be ruined. A
prominent city official whose name Is with
held at his request tonight said that Wagen-
man declared If they found him out he
would kill himself
His home has been constantly watched
since noon, but he has not appeared. His
family was at home and his wife in tears,
but she would say nothing. At o'clock
this evening she locked up the house and
went to her mothers in another part Of the
city. AT midnight tonight Wagenmans
friends after fruitless search became con-
vinced that he had carried out his threat
and committed suicide and a systematic
search OF the hotels was begun.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
ASK WOOL DEALERS TO UNITE
Live stock Convention at Galveston
Endorses Cotton Exchange
Proposition.

GALVESTON Tex, Jan. 19.-At the last
days session Of the Texas Live Stock associa-
tion resolution was adopted requesting
the wool dealers Of New York to unite with
the New York cotton exchange for the pur-
pose Of affording facilities of dealing in
wool futures. The New York cotton ex-
change in 1891 expressed a willingness to
buy and sell wool under the same system
that they buy and sell cotton, provided the
wool dealers Of New York would join their
organization.
A resolution was adopted to the effect that
the railway companies Of Texas and the
Texas railroad commission should open ne
gotiations leading to an amcabe adjust
ment OF the controversy now existing be-
tween them. A committee Of three from the
Live Stock association was appointed to CO.
operate with other bodies seeking this same
end.
The bill now before the state legislature
to reduce the legal rate Of interest from 8
to per cent and the contract from 10 to
per cent was endorsed. resolution en-
dorsing the Vest bill now pending in con-
gress to create bureau in the Department
OF Agriculture for the giving OF public in
formation about the production and shipping
OF live stock was adopted.
San Antonio was chosen as the place OF
meeting next year.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE.
Upper House Puts in nm Uneventful
Dny at ROutine Business.

Duy AT Routine BuSineHs.
LINCOLN, Jan. 19.-(Special AT the
| morning session of the senate Chairman
Fowler Of the committee on municipal af-
fairs reported s. F. 12 favorably, with a
slight amendment of its title. II prohibits
the plating of encumbered Iends into town
or city lots and was introduced b. Miller OF
Buffalo. II the bill becomes law 1t will
require the filing Of afflIavits ana certificates
OF the proper officers that there are no en-
cumbrances, liens, taxes or judgments
| against the land about to be plated into
lots.
Nine bills were introduced, leaving off at
ia. Bills on second reading were referred
as follows: One hundred and fifty-nine, live
stock and grazing; 100, judiciary; 161, edu-
cational; 1862, judiciary; 1853, judiciary; 1854,
judiciary; 165, highways.
After brief recess the senate went into
committee of the whole to discuss s. f. IL,
by Miller of Buffalo, Schaal of Sarpy in the
chair.
Talbot Of Lancaster wanted to know IL the
bill n cant to include cities of the metrUpoli-
tan and first class. Senator Miller thought
1t did He believed some safeguards should
be thrown about the plating of land into
lots.
senator Talbot wanted time to amend the
Dill In order to make provision for vacating
city plats where they have become useless
as city lots because Of mushroom growths
He said there were lots of these additions in
Lincoln and other cities, no doubt that were
being heavily taxed, but were Of no value
as city property. They should be turned
back into cornfields. Under the present law
there was no way to do so.
Accordingly the committee arose. reported
progress and asked leave to sit again.
The engrossing committee reported that
5. r. 20 had been properly engrossed. Upon
motion OF Talbot OF Lancaster, the bill was
then placed upon its third reading and put
on It's fnal passage. The bill was passed
by strict party vote Of 21 to 10, Hale OF
Madison and Howard of Hamilton being ab-
sent.
Before adjourning to the house chamher
for the Joint session, Miller of Buffalo. Prout
OF Gage and Canaday Of Kearney were named
to confer with committee from the house
on admissions to the floor during the bal
loting on senator.
After the ballot the senate took a recess
till o'clock.
Interpretation OF the rules as to the proper
method of reporting bills back from com
mittees occupied considerable Of the sen.
ate's time in the afternoon.
S. F. SO, 81. 2S, 81, "a, 16 and II were re-
ported upon by the judiciary committee and
went on the general file.
Van Dusen Of Douglas offered a resolution
to the effect that the secretary of state
continued to furnish supplies contrary to the
instructions Of the senate, which stationery
and supplies were Of inferior quality, and it
Is therefore ordered by the senate that the
supplies be returned and payment for the
same refused His resolution will be consid
cred tomorrow.
Twelve more bills were added to the list.
after which the senate adjourned till to-
morrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
BILLS INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
Fifteen New Measures Are Brought
Forward for COnaide ton.

Fifteen New Measures Are Brought
Forward for Consideration.
LINCOLN, Jan. 19.-(Special Fifteen
new bills were introduced in the house
Thursday as follows:
II. r. 294-By Burns: To amend section
OF an act entitled IAN act to provide for
a lien or labor performed and material fur
nished for the erection. preparation or re-
novel Of any house mill. manufactory or
building or appurtenance. being chapter SO
OF the laws of Nebraska OF 1885 and to amend
the title OF said act.
H. r. 295-By Committee on Soldiers
Home: To authorize for the purchase Of
the site OF the Soldiers and Sailors home
established and located at Milford, Ne
braska, and to provide appropriation Of s13,-
500 therefor.
II. r. 296-By Dittmar: To provide for a
fire proof wing and heating equipment for
the Nebraska hospital at Lincoln, Nebraska,
and to appropriate $4,000 therefor.
II. r. 297-By Pollard: To amend section
$40 (sub- -sectt,u 10), chapter 2. Compiled
Statutes Of Nebraska for 1897 and to repeal
said original section. Appropriating $4,000
annually FOR the State Horticultural society.
II. r. 2ss-By Olmstead: To amend section
95Sa Of the Code Of Civil Procedure and to re-
peal said section as now exists. Provides
f,r change OF venue In civil and criminal
cases.
II. r. 299-By Lane: To authorize and en-
power the state auditor to license number
OF fire insurance brokers defining their duties
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

and providing penalties for the violations OF
the provisions Of this act.
H. r. 300-By Hathorn: To amend sec
tion 1872 Of chapter 12 of the Criminal Code
OF the state of Nebraska. Provides penalty
for illegal voting In school, ward or city elec-
tions. "
H. r. 301-By Tanner To amend section
4 of subdivision Of chapter 79 Of the Com
piled Statutes Of Nebraska, 1897. and to re-
peal said original section. Bill permits
children of school age to attend school In
a nearer district and provides manner Of col
lection Of school taxes In such cases.
H. R. 3O2-By Nesbit: To amend section
314 of the Code Of Civil Procedure and 70 re-
peal said section section as POW exists exists covering
H. r. 303-By Israel: n, provide for the
establishment and maintenance Of the exper-
mental station located by an act of the leg
islature. approved April Z. 1884, at Culbert-
son, Hitchcock county, and Ogallala, Keith
O00
H. R. 3O4--By Cox: To provide for compil-
Ing, illustrating, electrtyping, printing,
binding, copyrighting and distributing state
seres OF school text books and appropriate
ing money therefore and for repeating sub
division 1S Of chapter 10 Of the Compiled
Statutes Of Nebraska. Calls for an appro-
priation Of $50, 900.
H. R. sO5-By Young: To provide for the
registration, leasing and general manage
HucuI VI lHe euuC6tiUIdl ldHus VI A>Cpi oohu
and to provide for the collection Of rental
interest and principal payments thereon and
for the distribution OF funds arising there
from and to repeal chapter so Of the Com
piled Statutes Of 1897.
H. r. 30G-By Fisher: To amend section
Of chapter 26 Of the Compiled Statutes of
Nebraska Of 1897, and to repeal said original
section and sect!:n Is Of chapter II of the
Compiled Statutes Of 1897, providing for
four year terms for county officials except
county judges. -....
H. r. 307-By Boulier: For the estab-
lishment and observance OF library day on
the 2lst Of October or the nearest Friday
thereto.
H. R. SOs-By Wilcox: To prohibit the
selling Of beef and veal carcasses with
out exhibiting the hide to the purchaser
and providing for the preserving Of the
hides for the inspection Of any person -cn
demand and providing penalties for the vio-
lation Of the same 80.
H. r. 3O9-By Flynn To repeal section 1
Of chapter 90 OF the Compiled Statutes Of
1897 as now existing and to create three
new sections in lieu thereof to be known
as sections 1, and providing penalties
Provides an eight hour labor law.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
NO TRACE OF THE PAUL JONES
Mayor TaEEart Gives Up All Hope of
Seeing His Daughter Alive
Again.

SCRANTON. Miss, Jan. 19.-The tug Leo
returned today from Chandelier island. not
having obtained any tidings OF the Paul
Jones. The story that crew and passengers
or the Paul Jones stopped at Chandelier
island is without foundation.
Mr.. Taggart has given up all hope Of see-
ing his daughter alive.
The lighthouse tender Pansy is making
thorough search along the shores of Breton
and Chandelier islands and may return at
any hour with tidngs Of the yacht.
According to reliable information received
late last night the yacht Paul Jones is in all
probability total loss. with all on board.
Fnshermen from Back bay, between Bird
island and Collects canal. report finding a
quantity OF wreckage, such as windows and
doors Of the cabin of a new boat.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
BILLS INTRODUCED IN SENATE.
Nine Measures brought Forward by
Members of Upper House.

Nine Measures brought Forward by
Members of UppeP House,
LINCOLN, Jan. 1S.-(Special. )--Nine bills
were introduced in the senate on Thursday
as follows:
S. r. 166-By Steele: To amend section
1873 Of the Code of Civil Procedure of the
state OF Nebraska and to regulate the dis
plevin and to fix the manner and amount
OF a forthcoming bond where the property 10
left In possession of the defendant.
s. F. 167-By Prout:. To amend section 119
OF the Criminal Code OF the state Of Ne
braska. And to repeal said section 119 as
S. F. 16S-By Prout: TO amend section 2l
OF article Of chapter so OF the Compiled
Statutes Of Nebraska entitled School Lands
and Funds" And 10 repeal said section 81
s. F. 1ss-By Prout: To repeal section 70
Of chapter s6 of the Compiled Statutes Of
Nebraska.
$. F, l7o--By Fowler; To amend section
1Ss OF the Code. OF Civil Procedure and to
repeal said original section 1ss. = 49,,
s. F. 171-By Glfert: To amend sections
522 and 523 Of the Code OF Civil Procedure
and to repeal said original sections and to
add to section 52s provisions for the trial
OF the right OF such exemptions In the court
whore the judgment was obtained.
s. f. 172--By Owens: 10 prohibit the SELL
ing OF beef and veal carcasses without ex-
hiblting the hides to the purchaser and pro-
viding for the preserving OF said hides for
tho inspection OF any person on demand and
providing penalties for the violation thereof.
s. F. 173-By Owens: To amend sections
1 and 2 Of an act entitled IAN act to require
attendance Of all persons between the ages
OF and IA years at some public or
private school in the state Of Nebraska" ap-
proved March 81. 1887. and to repeal said
section.
s. +. 174-By Barton: An act to amend
section IA of chapter 65 OF the Compiled
Statutes Of Nebraska for 1897, entitled
Partnerships"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

any way offending their constituents. Judge
Hayward has not only started out with the
greatest strength, but he has also made
steady gains and should have the advantage
OF the natural trend toward the growing
man."
Asked how he liked the situation, D. e.
Thompson replied Everything is going
along nicely. 1t suits me and l have no
complaint to make"
One Who Does Not Like 1t.
On the other hand another well known
republican politician who has been friendly
to Judge Hayward but not actively identi-
fed with his canvass expresses this view:
II do not like the turn taken by today's
vote. 1t Is disappointing in several re-
spects. The Hayward managers started out
this morning with a public announcement
that they had won over not less than ten
men since yesterdays ballot and that Hay
ward would show sufficient strength to as
sure majority Of the republicans whose
votes are needed to elect The addition OF
seven votes leaves him still without a ma
tority OF the republicans and defers the
benefit CT the prestige such a showing
would give.
1.-THE unseating OF Benjamin is another
been deferred until after the senatorial
fight was off the boards. 1t Is certain that
the elections committee, which is controlled
by men voting against Hayward, would not
have been in such hurry to seat Israel
unless they were certain they were not
going to hurt their own preferred candi-
dates. The result is the admission OF one
more man to the republican ranks. raising
the number required to control caucus
should the fight be transferred behind
caucus doors.
Equally ill-advised was the attempt to
get another ballot today. Coming as 1t did
from the Hayward side the fiuke cannot be
Of advantage to him. Had he succeeded It
is questionable whether anything could have
been gained. No such move should be made
unless foreordained to succeed and then not
unless there is stake in sight"
The Hayward program is to push his
strength over the republican majority line
and then work for caucus conditional
upon viva voce roll call vote. His man>
ayers would like to force the caucus for Fri
day night II conditions are favorable for
them. II will be the policy Of all the other
candidates to oppose this plan and attempt
to wear the Hayward strength out by pro>
tracing the struggle In the open in joint
session
Representative Flynn's hand. upon which
blood poisoning has set in, is bothering him
badly. 1t is feared he may have to suffer
amputation Of one finger.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
NEARING THE DARK VALLEY
DIR. Denise. who Is Critically III. Has
but IL Few Hours Longer TO
Live,

a change for the worse took place yes'er-
day evening in the condition OF Or. ]. G.
Denise, who has been critically i'll for the
last few weeks. Early this morning word
came from his bedside that he was sinking
rapidly. The attending physicians expressed
the opinion that he would live probably not
longer than daybreak. Hopes for DR.. be-
nise's recovery have not been entertained
for several days, as 1t was known that he
was too weak to endure the strain OF his
illness.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
vENNER SUES TO DELAY TRANSFER.
Union Pacific Directors May he Hin.
dered in Taking Short Line

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The fact deyel-
oped today that the transfer Of the Oregon
Short Line to the Union Pacific, which the
directors OF the latter road have been en-
powered to make, is likely to be delayed
by a suit brought by G. H. Venner of Boston
as Union Pacific shareholder against the
road in which he is in a small way iden-
titled. A meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Union Pacific was held at Salt Lake City
January 10. when authority was given the
Union Pacific board to increase the common
stock $2S,0OO,00O In order to take over the
Short Line. This matter will be considered
the early part of next month. director of
the Union Pacific said today that the Ven-
ner suit is likely to delay the transfer, but
the argument which he presents will be
strongly met and will cause no permanent
trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Contract. for Lake steamer.

CLEVELAND. Jan. 19.-The Marine Re-
view tomorrow will say: Within the last
few days Cleveland and Detroit shipbuilders
have closed contracts for four steel freight
steamers, all Of the very largest class, 1000
to 5000 net capacity and OF about 81, 900 900
in aggregate value. These four orders bring
the number Of new freight carriers under
contract on the great lakes up to eighteen.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

accommodate tho law college .... 10000
For addition to boiler house capacity
aud coal areas Increasing steam
plant ............,. ............ 20 600
5000
To meet the above expenditures the board
proposes the creation OF building and per.
manent Improvement fund for the university
by the levy OF tax of 5-l6 Of a mill upon
the grand assessment roll OF the state for q
period Of FIVE years with the proyiso that not
more than $4,000 be expended In a single
year. II this plan prevails the bills foS
buildings will be so ameuded as to withdraw
the appropriation from the general fund and
charge it against the proceeds Of the special
levy
Tho necessities for the new buildings and
improvements asked for are set out at length
in the report of the regents.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
The
Man
and His Wife

who cannot agree on anything else are
unanimous in their praise Of Krug Cabinet
bottled beer. She uses it as a tonic and
stimulant-because Of the unusual amount
of nourishment contained in it. He enjoys
a glassful before meal as an appetizer.
The food is so much more relished. Then.
again, both indulge in small amount before
retiring. It's soothing to the nerves and
induces sleep. Moderation is best in all
things and a case rpafJ be obtained by send
ing to or telephopag.
FRED KRUG BREWING CO..
Tel. 42O. 1907 Jackson Street.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

NEW YORK. Jan. l9.-The Evening Post
says: 1t was learned today from official
sources that the Evansville and Terre Haute
Railroad company will. at it's next dividend
declaration. make disbursements at the rate
Of 5 per cent per annum on the preferred
stock outstanding.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Fourth Ohio Mustered Ont.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 19.-The Fourth
Ohio volunteers were paid off here today and
mustered out Of service precedent is
established which Is expected TO prevent
trouble when the Second, Sixth, Ninth and
Tenth Ohio volunteers are mustered out.
The claim Of the state against the govern
ment for expenses in raising troops will be
fought over later. The Fourth Ohio saw
service and was under fire in Porto Rico.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
THOMPSON, BELDEN & Co.

The aggregate carrying capacity will be
about 101 400 net tons. The number of ves-
sells of all kinds now under contract in lake
ship yards Is thirty-one and the aggregate
values $4,174O00.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Increase i'm Omaha Dividend.

NEW YORK. Jan. 19.-The directors OF
the st. Paul Omaha Railroad company
have declared dividend OF 3h per cent
on the common stock from the operations OF
last year. an increase Of III per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20
Three Hours shootinx HimseIf

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. 19.-David Will
Jams, ex-surveyor of Kitsap county, shot
and killed his wife and then committed sui
eide this afternoon at his home near Sill
verdale. The only cause that can be given
is insanity. In taking his own life Williams
shot himself three times with shot gun Two
hours elapsed between the first and third
shots.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

The majority report was then adopted on
exactly the same showing Of strength, and
Israel, the contestant, was declared en-
titled to the seat by vote of SO to AZ
Several members from both sides of the
house explained their votes.
After the adjournment of the joint con-
vention motion by Armstrong OF Nemaha
was adopted instructing the !anitors to rent
100 folding chairs for the use OF the house
during the senatorial contest.
A motion was made that the chief Justice
be sent for and the oath Of office be admin
istered to Israel. the successful contestant
from the Sixty-seventh district. The COM
mittee sent after the chief justice returned
with the news that the court had adjourned
for dinner, whereupon the house took re-
cess to 3 o'clock.
After recess Representative Israel took
the formal oath of office. The chair an,
nounced that the newly seated member
would be assigned to the places on the COM
mittees formerly held by Mr.. Benjamin
and that on request Of Tucker Of York he
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

Black taffeta silk tucked fronts large
sizes only. our regular $500 waist, for
1915.
Pretty Satin Waists, in cardinal, brown,
black and red, our regular $6.75 waist,
for $4.75.
Extra low prices to close out our win
ter wrappers.
Closing out a few tailor made suits at
very low prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-20

In addition to the above the followlng ap-
preparations from the state general fund for
buildings and permanent improvements have
to be asked
For farm school and experiment
station building and for maintain
ing greenhouse at the farm. ..$ s., 900
For University Soldiers Memorial
hall, for remodelng the present
chapel wing OF University hall TO
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-04

tentlon viii be paid to getting ready
for the Important matters to receive
attention later. These include the
financial bill, the policy to be pursued
in the Philippines and cuba. the form
Of government to be provided for Ha-
wall and tho ratification Of the various
reciprocity treaties negotiated during
the recess. Porto Rico and the seating
Of senators appointed BY GOVERNORS.
Up to date only one senatorial appoint
ment has been made. This is In the
case of Senator Quay, but II he Is seated
there viii be an effort to fill the vacant
seats from Utah. California and Della
ware by the same method. There IL un-
usual interest in Mr.. ouay's case, and
both his friends and opponents are al
ready WORKING zealously. Mr.. Quay
win make no effort to be seated Nom
day.