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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

Mayor Ensor said yesterday that he pro-
poses to urge upon the council the necessity
Of enforcing the permanent sidewalk ordi-
nances. About a year ago the council passed
an ordinance declaring the necessity for
permanent walks on both sides of Twenty
fourth from to l. street. Very few prop
erty owners have made any attempt to com
ply with the ordinance and the mayor will
now ask the council to advertise for bids
with the intention of letting a contract
for the work, the cost to be assessed up
against the property. Twenty-fourth be-
tween and l. streets, is building up rapidly
and as many Of the wooden walks are far
from being in good repair the mayor as
serts that something ought to be done this
summer to improve the walks. The first
permanent sidewalk district which was es-
tablished included Twenty fourth from L to
N and N street from Twenty-fourth to
Twenty seventh streets. Although a year
and a half has elapsed since the passage of
this ordinance. scarcely more than two
thirds of the property owners have COM
piled with It's provisions. Various excuses
have been given from time to time, but it
is the intention now to go ahead and lay
these walks where the property owners re-
fuse to do So
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
PROSPEROUS ORGANIZATION
Erntcrnnl Union of America Holds n
BiR Rally In metropolitan
Hall.

Metropolitan hall was packed to the doors
last night for the entertainment given un-
der the auspices OF Banner Omaha and
Mondamin lodges, Fraternal Union OF Amer
lea. The solicitors for this order have been
working hard under the supervision OF the
general secretary to increase the member
ship OF the organization in this city They
reported 200 applications last night The
meeting was consequently in the nature Of
a jubilee, the lodges being proud OF the rec
ord made and anxious to let the public know
they are live organizations.
Although 1t was an exceedingly warm
night within doors every chair was filled
and there was little unoccupied space before
Chairman f. f. Roose, supreme president
OF the order raped for the audience TO
cease It's talking and listen to him, The
orchestra rendered several selections, clos
ing with America" the inspiring air brius-
ing forth enthusiastic applause. Mrs.
Mathcson related a country spinster's eN-
perience with a mail box during her visit
to New York, which brought an enthusi-
astic encore. In response she gave 81 Don't
Know"
Rev. j. Thomson Patterson OF New York
City was introduced as the only actuary
who had ever lectured in the state, and one
OF the best posted men on insurance in the
country. Mr.. Patterson spoke at some
length on insurance handling his subject
in an intelligent manner, which pleased the
audience, or those who heard him, as many
were present to dance and not to listen to
a lecture on insurance. They spent the
time in talking, so that, although MIR Pat
terson spoke in a tone that should have
been understood by every one in the hall,
those in the center could not follow him.
When he closed the orchestra enlivened
the audience with thought of future quick
steps by a selection, and then John l.. Hand
ley, supreme secretary Of the order, gave
an address on its merits. Applications were
presented by the solicitors and the formal
program closed with an orchestra selection,
Chairs were then removed and the young
people were given an opportunity to dance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
Newspaper Man Arrested.

Henry C. Richmond, the local representa-
tive of the World-Herald, was cast into
prison yesterday forenoon upon the orders
of the chief of police, Richmond called at
the Jail for the purpose of looking over the
record of the night arrests and Chief Car
roll ordered him to leave, This Richmond
refused to do until he had completed the
business which called him there. short
scrimmage ensued after which Carroll or
dered Jaior Caldwell to lock Richmond up
for creating a disturbance. Richmond sub
mitted to arrest peaceably enough, but had
hardly got comfortably located in a cell
when friends appeared and bailed him out
Judge Babcock has set the hearing of the
case for June 6. although no complaint has
been filed as yet. II is understood that the
relations existing between Richmond and
Chief Carroll have been strained for some
time past.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

cemetery and decorating the graves OF the
soldier dead in all Of the cemeteries in the
city. Flags foated from the STATS on all Of
the school buildings and the national colors
were shown on the new government build
ing for the first time. The packers and tie
Stock Yards company displayed their
patriotism by throwing flags to the breeze
but no special effort was made to decorate
the buildings in the business portion of the
city. All Of the stores closed at noon and
the city offices were closed all day. Crowds
visited the different cemeteries and there
was no lack of flowers for decorative pur-
noses
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

COLUMBUS, Neb., May 30.-(Special)-
The funeral of the late Norman H. Parks
was held today under the auspices of the
Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen
he being a member of both orders. The
services were held at the residence on
West Thirteenth street and the remains
were taken to Ord, Neb, for burial. Mr.
Parks was an old-time compositor and was
engaged on the Chicago Times forty years
ago. He had many pleasant "reminiscences
OF the late Wilbur F. Story, with whom he
was personally acquainted. He had been
either working at the printing trade or pub
fishing a paper ever since he was l3 years
OF age. He had been county Judge of Gree
ley county six years and was member of
the Platte county bar.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

SIDNEY, Neb., May 3O.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-The court house last night was pro-
fusely decorated with flags and natural
flowers The ninth annual commencement
exercises of the Sidney High school took
place and the graduating class, eight in
number completed a good program and at
the conclusion of their addresses received
many presents. The graduates were as fol-
lows: Sidney Robert oberfelder Florence
NJ Fletcher, Richard A. Kane, Matte E.
Washburn, Robert Epps, Birdie X. Otteman
Mary T. OKane and Guy V. Doran. Hon.
Edward McLernon, president OF the Board OF
Education, presented the diplomas. The
class Of 1899 has the distinction of being the
largest since the inception of the High
school grade.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

An adjourned meeting of the city council
is on the bills for tonight.
Anna Delaware is erecting a cottage at
Thirty-fourth and 7 streets.
daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs
John Krauss, Thirty-first and streets.
Will Tagg returned yesterday afternoon
from a weeks business trip through the
state.
II. c. Frisbie of Armour's Office force is
able to be at work again after six weeks
illness
Herman Tombrink is building an addition
to his store building at Twenty fourth and
l. streets.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Hanley win be held at st. Agnes church
this forenoon.
Sheriff James T. Stewart OF Cripple Creek,
Colo, spent yesterday in the city the guest
of Chief Carroll
S. Mitchell has secured permit for the
erection of a $1,000 dwelling at Twenty-sev-
enth and IL streets
Knoxall council Royal Arcanum, will at
tend the reception to be given to Admiral
Schey tonight in a body.
Mrs. RUSSELL Twenty eighth and + streets
reports to the police that she is being
greatly annoyed by boys.
The concert given by Miss Mollie Jen-
nings for the parochial residence fund will
net ABOUT SlOO Tor the 1und.
The junior class of the High school will
entertain the senior class at the home of G.
NJ. Hunt on Thursday evening of this week.
f. j. Gardner of Chicago spent yesterday
in the city. Mr.. Gardner was formerly su-
perintendent of Swift and Company's plant
here.
Mrs William Harrison OF Fort Wayne,
Ind. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. l.,
Saylor 1923 Georgia avenue Omaha. Mr..
Saylor is office manager at Armours.
C. H. Bradley of Swift's Office force has
the sincere sympathy of those who know
him on account of the sudden death of two
of his children. One child died from an at
tack of the measles and the day following
another died from pneumonia.
Yesterday City Treasurer Broadwell sent
to the stae fiscal agency at New York the
sum of $ISS1.10 to redeem maturities on
June l. OF this amount SIS 900 will be used
to pay interest on intersection paving bonds
and interest on refunding sewer and viaduct
bonds. The balance will go for district in
debtedness.
Frank Burke is in Jail for begging on the
streets. Burke has the appearance of being
tough of the worst kind. He was making
canvass of the business houses and telling
hard luck story when,' by miscalculation
on his part, he wandered into the city offices
policeman was handy and Burke will not
have to worry about food or a place to
sleep for several days.
On Thursday morning at o'clock John
Gase will have an opportunity Of explain
ing to Police Judge Babcock why he created
a disturbance and also why he assaulted
the complaining witness and others that
Gaisc frequently arms himself with an axe
and runs amuck through the neghborhood
creating CONSERVATION among the residents
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

Superintendent Cramer of the new govern
ment building is preparing to call the atten-
tlon Of the mayor and city council to the
condition of NJ street between Twenty
fourth street and the alley west. Between
the points mentioned the street is higher
than the curbstone recently set by the gov
ernment and unless some of the dirt is taken
away storm water will run over the curb
and onto the sidewalk. The council will be
requested to have the street at this point
rounded up and gutter dug so that the
curb will keep the water off the sidewalk
Work on the new sidewalk is progressing
quite rapidly and it is possible that the
fence surrounding the building will be re-
moved the latter part of the week.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

I SOUTH OMAHA NEWS. !


The wholesale and retail price of beef is
away up. At the present time a porter
house steak costs 20 cents pound, with
other cuts in proportion. Some retail dear
ers assert that meats have advanced fully
Is per cent within the last month and still
higher prices are looked for. The wholesale
price on nearly all grades and kinds of
meats has been raised by the packers and
of necessity the retailers have turned the
screws enough to keep themselves in the
clear.
In this connection the packers assert that
they are paying more for beef cattle now
than at any time in several months past.
In fact, cattle are selling now at middle
of the winter prices In addition to this,
there is a heavy demand from the east for
good beef, and this tends to stiffen the
price of live stock Then there is an ex-
ceptionally good foreign demand just now,
which adds strength to the market.
The farmer and stock raiser is therefore
getting more money for his live stock now
than at any time since the first part OF
February. Another reason given for the
advance in prices is that it is now just
between the grass and corn season and good
grade stock is hard to get. AS a result of
these conditions the packers say that they
must get more money ION dressed Deel at
this time than at other seasons of the year,
when the conditions are different.
Although pork is selling cheaper by the
barrel than on the hoof, it is said by those
who presume to know, that packers are
more anxious to see hogs de2ine than to
see the product advance. They figure that
the June run of hogs is going to be excep.
tionally large and they want to fill their
cellars with cheap product before they let
the price go up
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

was then introduced After dwelling at
length upon heroes of the civil war the
speaker paid tribute TO the good discipline
of the boys OF his own regiment.
TECUMSEH, Neb., May 3O.-(Special. y
Memorial day was properly observed here
The address was delivered by Rev. A. B.
Whitmer of the Methodist Episcopal church
A long procession was formed and marched
to the cemetery for the decoration OF graves.
The band headed the column and was fol-
lowed by the members Of the Grand Army
fraternities, by Company I, Second Ne
braska regiment, and other citizens
HUMBOLDT, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)- y
Decoration day was observed as usual this
year by the William Mix Grand Army post.
The post, escorted by a delegation of
school children, marched out to the ceme-
terry at 10 o'clock this forenoon and deco
rated the graves OF the dead. In the after
noon Prof. Charles NJ. Bracelen of the city
schools delivered an address in the city
park and the Aeolian Choral union rem
dered some excellent vocal music
WAKEFIELD. Neb., May 30.-(Special. y
Decoration day was generally and suitably
observed in Wakefield despite the wind,
which blew almost a gale toward the close
of the exercises. The procession to the
cemetery was formed on the school grounds,
L. Kimball acting as commandant and l..
Diltz as chaplain for the occasion The
column was led by the band followed by
the old soldiers, the soldiers of the late
war, the boys brigade in uniform, the
school children to the number OF about
300 and citizens At the cemetery the serv-
Ices were brief but impressive. The school
children then decorated each OF the FIVE
soldiers graves with flowers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
ELEVATED TRAINS COLLIDE
Several Passengers Arc Injured, Hut
None of Them Very
Seriously.

CHICAGO, May SO--A collision occurred
between two trains Of the Lake street ele-
waited railroad at Oakland avenue this after
noon. Two cars were badly smashed and
several passengers were bruised and cut by
flying glass The injured are: Henry Odell,
n. w. Coher, h. d. Murphy f. Mooney,
Miss w. Tooberg, j. wilkins. Charles Moon
ert and George Mayer. None OF the pas
sengers were seriously hurt.
The collision was caused by the brakes
on special race train refusing to work.
The special was closely following a regular
train and when the latter stopped at the
Oakland avenue station the motorman on
the special was unable to control his train.
The cars slid along the track and struck
the forward train with great force. The
injured passengers were all in the first train.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
CONFESSED HIS CRIME.
Prof. Grant Chesterfield Meets with
Thrilling INpcricnCe.

Chesterfield will not describe lin. there
fore The Bee cannot. lie did not appear TO
be restless, but. to the contrary. he awaited
his turn in the reception pdrlor at 17ll
Dodge street with the composure ot a labor
ing man Daring the reading the noted
palmst began the story OF the fellows life
at birth. He described what he had under
gone, mis- struggles, suilorings. trials. the
condition OF his home environments, past
and present, then came his downfall Tho
man sat like one trausfNcd; granite could
not have been more immoyablc then the
muscles VI his face began to twitch, the
right hand found his forehead, the head fell
forward and the man went. Chesterfield
handed him a draw OF cuguac and gradually
the fellow recovered himself lie graspcd
Chesterfield by the hand, begged Of him to
keep his secret laid the 5UC on the table.
gltdcd from the room IN the hall and hurried
away. Chesterfield refused to be interviewed.
THE consultation room is sacred" said he,
"and whatever transpires therein has noth-
ing in common with the outside world"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
HY YMENeAL.


The marriage of Joseph Polcar, for some
years member of The Bee staff, to Miss
Emma Lewis. was sclemnized by Rev. T. J.
Mackay at All Saints church yesterday aft
ernoon. Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Polcar left for Denver, where
the groom has accepted the position Of
sporting editor of the Times. Both are
well known in Omaha where they have many
friends who wish them happiness.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
CUBAN ROLLS BADLY PADDED
Names Of Cuban Soldiers Dead or Alive
Appear on the Lists.
PAY CAR VISITS SANTIAGO De LAS VEGAS
Company Commanders Are Supposed
to Have Planned TO Save Good
Portion of Grntuity for
Themselves.

HAVANA, May 30.-Early this morning
Lieutenant Colonel George NJ Randall OF
the Eighth United States infantry, accom-
panied by Paymaster Moores, his clerks, a
doctor and a military escort, with nearly
100000, left by special train for Santiago
de Las Vegas, but owing to various delay7
the payment did not begin until this after
noon. The alcalde gave the council chamber
for the purpose OF distributon-a large hall
much better suited than the quarters used
in Havana
Many OF the applicants, OF whom there
was large number, we're without guns
1t was observed that a large proportion
were from Mariana, from which point they
were prevented from coming yesterday to
Havana One man who had a Mauser rife
begged ride on the special train carrying
the pay car and was the first man to be
paid. Not a single officer would come for
ward to identify an applicant, fact caus-
ing considerable annoyance and increasing
the delay.
Bogus Names on the Lists.
That the rolls are padded badly becomes
more and more evident each day. and Colo
mel Randall says that from what he can learn
every man, dead or alive, who has ever
served in the ranks of the insurgents ap-
pears on the lists. Investigation has al
ready shown that several officers gave cer-
tifcates to men who had guns. When
Colonel Randall demanded the presence Of
these officers they refused to come forward.
In one instance II was discovered that the
name of a captain on the rolls belonged to
a man who To the certain knowledge of one
of the Cuban officers assisting the pay
master, had been dead two years. 1t Is
generally believed by the officers making
the disbursement that the rolls we're padded
in the expectation that the company COM
manders would have a personal interest in
the payment. A man paid today said they
were glad the Americans were distributing
the funds themselves, as otherwise he would
not receive more than S25.
The number paid this afternoon was
fortyive, but there were several appli-
cants with arms entitled to payment who
will receive 1t after Identification.
Santiago de Las Vegas itself is an ex-
tremely dirty town. with a population OF
1000. II is sadly in need of sanitary in
spector.
FL Reconcentrado today attacks the Cuban
soldiers OF the Occident or western prov
inces for accepting money from the United
States It says:
Their attitude Is infamous. We do not
desire a classification in the same cate
cory. We prefer to declare ourselves OF
the orientals, men who are men and not
cowards."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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and medicine.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

the team will be prepared TO meet any team
in the state.
Hastings college track team Is making ar
rangements to have a duaf meet with the
university team in Hastings some time next
week. These teams are too evenly matched
to have It a one-sided affair, 50 the outcome
will be watched with considerable interest
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

ST. LOUIS, May 3O.-Because OF the de-
opposition of the parishioners of
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church in East
st. Louis to the appointment of Vicar Gen
erar Cluse as their priest. Bishop Jansen
will close the church tomorrow.
Bishop Jansen says that until the mem
bers of St. Patrick's congregation submit
and inform him they are ready to obey his
commands the church will remain closed.
The acting rector there has been ordered to
duty elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

the Evening Post from Harlan Ky, says:
John Taylor, aged IS, who was TO have been
tried at the August term of circuit court for
the murder of William Lee and who es-
capped a year ago was shot from ambush
some time Saturday on Pucket's creek.
There is no clew to Taylor's murderers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
OrtneiPr-I<ubc,

WEST POINT, Neb May 3O.-(Special)-
Miss Agnes Kube and Mr. Bernard Ortmeier
were united in marriage at o'clock this
morning at St. Mary's Catholic church by
Very Rev. Joseph Ruesing. rector The
bride is daughter of Robert Kube of this
city and the groom is one of the rising
young farmers of this vicinity. The couple
will reside on their farm west of town.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
SPORTING EVENTS AT HASTINGS.
Amateur Shooters VIII Have n Tour
nnment July 4 md ).


HASTINGS, Neb., May 30-(Special y
All arrangements have been made by the
Hastings Gun club TO hold a big two days
shoot in this city Tuesday and Wednesday,
July and 5, for amatuers only. The pro-
gram will consist OF ten evenst each day at
fifteen targets; entrance fee s1.50. The club
has decided to add $3.50 to the purses. AS
1t Is open to the state, a large attendance
is anticipated
The Hastings Lawn Tennis club has reor-
ganized and secured new grounds. The
membership is not large as that OF last
year, but all of the best players are still
members and are keeping up to their former
regulations.
Just at present Hastings is puslly en-
gagged in putting a good base ball team in
the field. The material has been picked and
the boys have commenced practice work.
The uniforms will arrive next week, when
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
DIED.

MGIVERN-John, at Milford, Neb.. an old
settler, at the Soldiers home. He came
to Omaha in the early 7Os and worked in
tn Union Pacific shops for twenty-five
Omaha and r. A. and r. j. in Anaconda.
Mont. Funeral from residence of j. j,
morning al a. m. to Holy Family church
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31

WAKEFIELD, Neb., May 30.-(Special.) y
The contractors finished today the excavat-
ing for the new public school building. A
large portion OF the pressed brick to be
used in construction is now on the ground
and the work will be pushed rapidly to
completion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
FIRE RECORD.
Barn DESTROYED by lightning.

AMES, Ia. May 3O-(Special.)-F
caused by lightning during the severe storm
of Sunday morning, destroyed the large
barn on the farm OF e. Testell, several
miles south of Ames, burning two valuable
horses and much hay. The loss will be
about $4,000; the amount of insurance not
yet ascertained.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31


PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., May 30.-(Spe-
cial From present appearances it is quite
evident that the Nebraska Telephone COM
pany has at last arrived at the conclusion
that the Plattsmouth city council has some
rights which it is compelled to respect. At
a recent regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil the company asked permission to replace
the old poles with new ones on Main street,
to which the city council unanimously said
no" The next day down came the old
poles and new ones went up. At the next
regular session of the council an ordinance
was unanimously passed requiring the COM
pany to remove all its poles from Main
street or, as a penalty for not complying
with the ordinance, to pay 81 per month
for each pole left standing. The wires are
now being taken down preparatory to re-
moving the poles and the war is probably
at an end.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-31
Memorial Dny Exercises

THE local Grand Army post the
Woman's Relief corps and the Sons Of
Veterans carried out the program previously
ulined by holding services at Laurel Hill