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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07

dale as conveyed to me for his creditors
is hereby offered for sale for the highest
price offered bids will be received by me
for this property as a whole up to and in
cluding December %, 1899. Each bid
be accompanied by a certified check for
per cent of bid. Those who desire to
purchase may see description of lands at
office of receiver of First National bank
at Emporia, Kansas, or of the undersign-
ed at Florence, Kansas.
r. T. BATTEY. Trustee.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
EDUCATIONAL

AND GERMAN Taught either
in class or private. terms reasonable
Mrs. Hannah Kihlberg. 316 Harrison st.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
Magic City GOssiD,

A son has been born to Mr.. and Mrs
George ID. Ellis, Nineteenth and / streets
A bright boy looking for "A job can find
one by applying al DIR. Schindel's office.
Jim Jones Is being talked of for the re-
publican nomination for mayor in the
spring.
Superior lodge, No. 1893, Degree of Honor.
will give ball at Workman hall Thursday
evening.
The attendance at the night school con-
tinues to hold up, much to the surprise of
the teachers.
Grading operations in various parts OF the
city were suspended yesterday on account
of the condition of the ground
A dancing club has been organized, with
DR.. c. NJ. Schindel president, S. p Bell sec
retary and l.. c. Gibson treasurer.
Phil Kearney post of the Grand Army of
the Republic and the Woman's relief CORPS
Will meet tonight to nominate officers.
Colonel John l.. Martin. local live stock
agent of the Rock Island, has gone to
the Pacific coast to be absent for several
weeks.
City Treasurer Broadwel is busily en-
gagged in sending out personal tax state
ments with view to collecting in all
personal taxes possible
Thursday evening Messrs. Hans Albert.
A. Demore Cheney and Sigmund Lands.
burg will give violin recital at the First
Methodist Episcopal church.
Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Mary A, Chapman. who died at her
home. 2630 Y street yesterday, will be
held at St. Agnes church this morning
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
Depicting Cattle Ranges.

In connection with the shortage of cattle,
says the Denver Stockman. many stockmen
are figuring how long it will take to get the
ranges restocked again to where they were
few years ago. They are figuring entirely
upon the wrong basis. The stock of cattle
on the ranges will never again be what 1t
was and the indications are that it will be
difficult matter to even maintain the pres
ent supply.
1t is hard for the people to realize the
great revolution that is taking place. The
grazing has been so damaged by overcrowd-
ing that the number of cattle formerly sup
ported could not find living there today
Then the farmer and his fences have en-
croached further and further, until at pres
ent there Is wild scramble to acquire the
public lands in every way possible. But the
west Is not going out of the cattle business:
in fact 1t is just getting in, and getting
in right. A few years from now there will
be more cattle than ever on the western
plains, but instead of running at will with
brand on the hide to denote ownership the
great majority will be in small punches in
enclosed pastures. They will be better bred
better fed and better cared for Winter
losses will be almost unknown and the sup
ply will be regulated according to the de-
mand. The depletion of the ranges is not
due alone to the shortage of cattle but to
the high prices that have enabled those in
the business to get out whole from what
promised to be a losing business in the fu-
ture. Most of them are getting back into the
business, but on the new plan-well bred
cattle, enclosed pastures and plenty OF hay
for winter feeding
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
Criticiscs John Bull.

OMAHA, Neb.. Nov. 2l.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Reading an article in last night S
Bee. entitled French Hatred of England.
prompts me to correct a rather erroneous
idea the writer of this article has or Eng
lands great and social standing in the eyes
of all other European countries, large ana
small. ., -
tention to the fact that no European nation
would attempt to cover up or hide natural
or well deserved hatred tor another ma
ton on such trivial grounds, as making a
greater or the greatest of success OF a
worlds fair, no matter what the consIe7 sIH,
ouences may be financially, and Woul q
rather not show their, practicability in in
this respect by tySG 70 nGand sHHe u or
other country for that matter, as long as, as
such feeling is sincere and just, hut sooner
openly declare itself regardless of success
in any respect. preferring not to take the.r
money first and then, when the ball is over,
show their true spirit but simply be honest
about it, trying to make success OF Such
an Undertaking without the assistance of
Objectionable people, ,..
Secondly, the idea cf an English boycott
influencing the people of other countries
either from sympathy or on the ground
that Paris would be less attractive socially
on account of the absence of English So
ciety, is most ridiculous. European ma
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
Missouri and sIissourians.

Skidmore has enacted curfew law.
Missouri has 1,192 men enlisted in the new
volunteer regiments for service in the
Philippines.
There are eighty-four persons in the
smallpox camp at Springfield; fifty of them
are negroes.
Wildcats are numerous In Lewis county.
Oregon will have poultry show No
vember 49, "a and 25
A burglar robbed a Mexico house a few
nights ago and left his photograph and
compliments behind. He has been appre-
hended a result of his smartness
Henry Hill of Hughes township. Noda-
way county, claims to be the champion
cornhusker of northwest Missouri For
sixteen days he averaged 100 bushels a
day.
A burglar entered a dwelling at Hig-
ginsvile few nights ago and took moth
ing but plug of tobacco. He searched
pair OF trousers and overlooked $3.50 In
greenbacks.
The farmers in northwest Missouri coun-
ties are complaining because every row
is down row" this year Winds caused
1t. Corn must be gathered before snow
falls to save losses,
Eddie Conner filled an old tin can with
water, sealed II up, placed 1t on a redhot
stove and stood close by to await de-
velopments The can exploded and he
was severely scalded.
State Labor Commissioner Rixey IS try
ing to secure a location for a large south
ern bag and twine manufacturing company
In Missouri. 1t ought not be hard TO find
a location Any town In Missouri will be
SlhQ W nave lls
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
I SOUTH OMAHA NEWS. ]

The suggestion made a day or two ago to
reorganize the public library board is meet
ing with favorable consideration in many
quarters and II is possible that meeting
for this purpose will be held before the week
ie out 1t is stated that the old library
board had no legal existence, being merely
organized by few public spirited citizens
in 1892 Articles of incorporation we're
never filed, those interested merely getting
together and selecting five directors to man
age the affairs OF the institution. OF the
five directors last elected only two reside
here now and their terms have expired. 10
connection with the reorganization OF the
board. Mrs C. l.. Talbot, one of the former
directors, said yesterday that she was heart
lily in favor of the project and was willing
to render any assistance necessary. Mrs.
Talbot favors the calling of a meeting for
some afternoon or evening this week for
the purpose Of reorganization. In her cpin-
ion only those who donated either money
or books to the original organization should
be permitted to have voice ia the pro-
posed reorganization.
During the hard times in 1896 the library
was obliged to close for want of support,
and the books were taken to the High
School building to be stored. Some of these
school, but it is asserted that no particular
care is being taken of them.
Many documents of value have been added
to the library during the last few years, and
some of these are being ruined on account
of not being properly boxed. 1t is supposed
that about 1000 books are now on hand, but
an invoice may show shortage.
| The proposition to remove the books to
| McReynolds store upon the reorganization
of the board is being favoraby commented
upon by a great many. AS it is now, not
half dozen grown people draw books dur
| ing the course Of a month, as many object
| to calling at the echoolhouse and, besides,
| the superintendent's office is not open in the
evening.
1t is argued that IL the books are re-
moved to McReynolds' store the library will
be well patronized. as the store is on one
Of the main thoroughfares and is open until
8 or 10 o'clock every evening
| The projectors Of the reorganization have
in view the asking of quarter mill levy
from the city council next spring. On the
present valuation this would bring into the
treasury OF the library the sum of 5000,
| which would more than pay all expenses.
With such sum at its command the library
board could purchase many new books, be-
sides having some of the books now on hand
rebound. Some think that if the library
| Is removed to a point easily accessible to
the people that donations will be made again
as at the start SO that before long the old
and wornout books would be replaced by
new ones. Without doubt the council cham
| Der can be secured for meeting any time
| those interested in the reorganization desire
| to hold meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Some one entered the room of Charles
larnan in the Arlington hotel and stole
an overcoat.
A man named Jefiier, who is stopping at
the Aetna house, had ~ watch stolen Mon
day. 1t was located by the police In a
pawnshop.
streets, was closed up yesterday by order of
the chief of police. A stranger is alleged
to have been robbed of $50 in the place on
Monday.
The receipts at the postofiice for the
quarter ending September 80 were S90,0l4.2I,
as against sS9,s23.7o for the same period
during 1898. The receipts for october, 1S9S,
were $50 in excess of those for the same
month of this year.
The subseription list for the proposed
terday among the members. halliday 8
canvass brought pledges amounting to $500
and the promoters of the enterprise ac-
cordingly feel much encouraged.
The rain that visited this section Monday
night and yesterday was general through
this state and Iowa. l. also struck por- %
the precipitation was three-fourths of an
inch, while at North Platte 1t exceeded an
inch.
entered Peter Baysens Annex saloon at
Sixteenth and Davenport streets and re-
ieved the cash drawer of $40. An entrance
which was reached with the aid of a ladder
taken from a ne!ghbor!ng yard
Don d. Godfrey who held the position of
C0nndentlal clerk LOT tne Byron Reeu COM
pany has been missing for nearly week
and 1t is said his accounts are short. He
was not suspected for some time. on ac-
count of his good record, but Monday a
warrant was issued for his arrest. charging
him with embezzlement. He is thought to
have gone to Sioux City.
Andrew Olsen, living at 3105 Burt street,
went out to have a high old time on his
weeks salary About the tenth drink he
realized that he was growing careless with
his valuables and he sought out a friend
named John Swanson and entrusted him
with his watch. The next morning Olsen
hunted up his bailee and wanted the time
piece returned. Swanson told him that he
regretted having had anything to do with
the watch, as it had been stolen from him
shortly after he had been entrusted with
it. Olsen asks the aid of the police.
Burglars effected an entrance into the
residence of c. NJ. Harpster, 723 North
Twenty-second street, between the hours
of 10 and u yesterday morning, during the
temporary absence of Mrs. Harpster at a
neighboring grocery. The thieves carried
off Mr. Harpster's overcoat. two valuable
watches, jewelry and other trinkets of
more or less value. They made thor
ough search of the house for other val
uables, ransacking the bureaus and scat
tering the contents about the floor. The
fact that they secured no money was due
to the fact that Mrs. Harpster took the
family purse to the store with her.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
YIELDS A RAZOR WILDLY
Man Full of Bad Liquor, Assisted by
Drunken Companion, stirs
Up Things.

About 1890 Tuesday night True johnson.
| colored woman who lives on North EIev-
enth street, ran into the police station half
| dressed and screaming at the top of her
voice for protection against two drunken
| men whom she said were demolishing her
| house.
Officer Sauers was detailed to put a period
| to the work of destruction and gave chase
after the men, who were trying to get away
as fast as they could The johnson woman
ran after them screaming and several neigh
| bors also took up the street rapidly in the
direction of the fleeing men.
They We're soon caught, but the officer
could not hold both of them, as one was
| slashing right and left with a razor and the
other showed fight. Several bystanders were
| impressed into service and the beIigerents
were finally subdued, but not until the man
with the razor had succeeded in slashing
| himself over the right eye
AT the station the men gave the names of
John Connolly and James Cody. The former
said he was from Liverpool, England, and
kept calling for the British consul.
While DR.. Bierbower was fixing Connolly
up in walked Harry Woods, who lives with
the Johnson woman. He was sorry look
ing sight. He had on a night shirt, or rather
tion, but all thar was left of 1t was a
bunch OF rags covered with blood. He also
carried his arm gingerly and from a cut be-
low the elbow the blood was dripping.
He said Connolly had left the mark there
with his razor. Woods said he was In bed
asleep, when he heard knocking at the
door The next thing he heard was some
men trying TO force their way in against the
will of True Johnson. He got up and started
to her assistance, but before he could get TO
the door it seemed as though cyclone
struck the front end of the house and flying
glass and rocks filled the air.
He ran out the door and grappled with one
man and threw him, but the other one
whipped out rozor and began to saw the
air with 1t. In warding off a slash at his
head he got the cut on his arm.
The Johnson woman said the men tried
20 get in the house and when she refused
them admittance they began TO throw rocks.
Both men arrested were much the worse for
liquor and were very ugly.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22

tions taken as whole, to use an Amer-
can and tit expression. have mo use for
EnElishmen or their society as general
rule at any time and always get along
splcndldly without them, nor would they
feel not at home or not capable of enjoy
ing themselves properly because they. had
no Englishmen around to advise and en-
tighten them. AS far as social attractive
ness Is concerned of n city like Paris, spe-
cially so at a time of a worlds fair, your
kind informer may rest assured that the
French nation will lose no sleep over 1t as
far as they themselves are concerned, and
as regards the strangers within their gates
from other countries | venture to say, but
what such innovation may tend to be of
material benefit to the rest of the nations
socially II not financially, to be able to
enjoy q show of this kind once without
John Bulls priceless presence, even at the
great risk of incurring his everlasting dis
pleasure.
England and Englishmen are all right a.
long as they mind their own affairs. but
when England sticks its nose too far into
the business OF other nations 1t may awake
some morning TO find that rather meddle-
some member considerable shortened and
less Objectionable to its immediate neigh
bors. CONSTANT READER.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
BRACES BODY and BRAIN.
What Mariani Wine Does to Stim-
uIate, Strengthen and Sus-
tain the System.

Win Mariani (Mariani Wlno) is recom-
mended as a tonic by the medical profess
sion all over the world 1t has received
written recommendations from more than
5000 American physicians.
Marani Wine stimulates, strengthens and
sustains the system and braces body and
brain. 1t gives strength and is an aid TO
health and longevity. Makes the old young;
keeps the young strong.
Marlani Wine is specially recommended
for all malaria fevers. 1t gives sense of
buoyanCy and vlgor
Marlani Wine is furthermore of special
value in case of Neuralgia, Nervous De-
blity Muscular Relaxation, Mental and
Physical Depression and Exhaustion, Overs
work or overstrain, Insomis. Headache.
Nervous Dyspepsia, loss OF Appetite.
Emaciaton and Consumption. It builds up
the vital forces and is a powerful rejuven-
ator. 1t gives firmness and elasticity to
the muscles and richness to the blood.
Mariani Wine is palatable and suited to
the most delicate stomach. In the case
of pale puny sickly children 1t is used
with great benefit.
For overworked men and delicate
women Mariani Wine gives excellent res
suits.
To overcame Malaria and La Grippe usa
Win Mariani in the form OF hot grog.
Mariani Wine Is sold by all druggists.
Try it and you will find that it will we'll
sustain its reputation. One word OF cau-
tion, however-let no representation or ex-
panation induce you to accept substis
tute, and thus avoid disappointment.
To every one writing to Mariani & Co..
So West 18th Street. New York City, will
be sent, free. If this paper is mentioned,
an interesting little book containing por-
traits and autographs OF Emperors, ems
press, princes, cardinals, archbishops ami
other distinguished personages indorsing
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

c. E. Tebbets of Beatrice is in town on
business.
John A. Wisherd, Chadron stockman. is
at the Arcade.
Mrs. Z. l.. Matthews of Fremont is in
the witty visiting friends.
W. r. Benedict, a coffee dealer from New
York, Is at the Her Grand.
j. b. johnson, Denver cattleman is
registered at the Merchants.
George l.. Platte. an insurance adjuster
from Beatrice, is at the Millard
r. A. Miner of Craig, is an out of-town
guest, is at the Merchants hotel.
+. e. Sanborn, head of the F. e. Sanborn
company of this city, was called to Boston
last evening to the bedside of his brother
who is not expected to live.
i. Roy Ellison, representing the Central
I.yceum bureau of Chicago, in this state
ity for Iowa, are in the city in the in
terest cs the bureau
Miss JEANNE Hargreaves of Ripon, Wis.
who has been in Omaha for two weeks
iiargfeaves, s2i worthington place, LETT
Tuesday for her home. En- route she will
visit in Chicago for a week.
DIR. II. ]. Winnett, mayor of Lincoln, was
in the city Tuesday to transact matters
Clements, who had been called from Omaha
to take the position of chief of the fire
department, is giving good satisfaction and
will in all likelihood be retained Der
manently.
G. NJ Lambertson and f. NJ. Hall of
the law firm of Lambertson & Hall ut Lin
coin were in the city Tuesday on i'm
portant legal business. Mr.. Hall and his
wife, one of the prominent club women
in Lincoln and one of the best Informed
art critics in the state, recently returned
from Europe, where they made tour of
some extent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
Railway Notes and Personals.

General Manager Dickinson Of the Union
Pacific has gone to Chicago on a business
trip
General Passenger Agent Buchanan of
the Elkhorn left last night for Chicago
to attend the meeting of the Western Pas
senger association.
Arthur b. Smith, assistant general pas
senger agent of the Burlington, has gone
to Chicago to attend the meeting of the
Western Passenger association.
N. d. Tower, travelling dairy agent of the
American Refrigerator Transit company,
is in the city from Cedar Rapids, Ia. call
ing officials of the local freight de-
partments.
A meeting of the passenger representa-
bed 9i for he eS nave M
ering rates for Thanksgiving travel BY
general consent the meeting was postposed
until Thursday.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
LEATHER WORKERS STRIKE
Over Fifty Men Walk Out of Marks Bros
saddlery Establishment
INSIST ON ADVANCE IN SCALE OF WAGES
General Sccretnry-Trcnsurcr Conine
Expected Here from Kansas city
to Try to Adjust the
Differences.

Fifty-one men in the employ of the Marks
Bros, Saddlery company at 1908 Harvey
street went out yesterday on a strike for
higher wages. For some weeks negotiations
have been pending for an increase in the
schedule Of prices. The men all work by the
piece, according TO a complicated schedule
fixed generally upon dozen pieces. George
Marks. one of the members of the firm, said
that the scale paid by the firm is higher on
many Of the articles manufactured than
those paid by many eastern competitors, but
the striking workmen claim that Haney
Bros Of this city, a rival concern, recently
signed a schedule of wages a little higher
than that which Marks Bros refused to sign.
The striking artisans are members of a
union known as the United Leather Work
ers and Horse Goods union Three classes
of workmen are inyolved-the harness max
ers, saddle makers and collar makers. On
Monday q committee appointed by the union
applied to Marks Bros. and endeavored to
secure an adjustment of the differences. The
schedule was gone over item by item, and in
many instances an advance was conceded
by the manufacturers, while in most in
stances the old schedule was adhered to-.
The union, however, failed to endorse the
action of that committee, claiming that it
had exceeded the authority given it and had
put prices below the schedule, which it had
been expressly forbidden to do, and ap-
pointed new committee to conduct negotia-
tions with the firm. This committee called
upon Marks Bros. this morning and when
the latter refused to sign the schedule as
prepared except that of the collar makers
all the harness and saddle makers were
called out. The colar-makers were allowed
to continue. There are about fifteen of the
latter. The union met during the forenoon
and telegraphed the result of the negotia-
tions to the executive council at Kansas City
1t is expected that Charles l.. Conine, gen.
eral secretary ry-treasurer of the union. will
visit Omaha at once and try to secure an ad-
justment of the differences.
Marks Bros contend that the advance in
wages which the men demand will aggregate
20 per cent but members of the union say
that they are asking merely advances of
from to 20 per cent on certain items in the
schedule, being chiefly on articles that enter
most largely into the work of the factory
and on which the lowest proportionate prices
have been paid. On the aggregate of work
of the factory they say the advance asked
will not exceed per cent.
Marks Bros. express regret that the
trouble has reached the present condition.
and claim that many of the workmen who
were called out were satisfied with the
wages they were receiving. They lay the
disaffection at the door of one or two men.
On the other hand, the workmen say that
unless they require Marks Bros. to pay
the advanced schedule they must relinquish
the advantage they have secured from Haney
G. Co., in order that all employers may be
treated alike.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
Heavy Feeder ShiDments.

During the week ending November 10.
there were 379 cars, numbering 1924 head
of feeder cattle, shipped from this market
to the country OF the total number, 6,434
head went to Nebraska. while 4,4O5 head
went into Iowa feed lots. No shipments were
made to Kansas points, but 2S6 head were
sent to Missouri, 21 head to Illinois and rs
head to South Dakota. AS feeder market
South Omaha has forged way to the head
this fall. Prices ruled high as long as good
grades were being shipped to market, but
have fallen off recently on account of the
desirable grades having been marketed, poor
stuff being shipped instead.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22

Union Pacific Building Ice Houses and
Rushing Track Work.

EVANSTON, Wyo, Nov. 21.-(Specal.)- y
The Union Pacific is now erecting two big
ice houses in this city. They cover a ground
space of 106x160 feet and are forty feet high
They will hold enough ice to keep the Wyo-
ming division Of the road supplied for two
years
Work on the Evanston end of the new
Union Pacific cut off, which will do away
with Piedmont hill. was begun last week
at point three miles from town. Pre-
liminary work on the big tunnel is also be-
ing hurried along. There are about 500
men at work between, Evanston and the top
of the hill including the graders, tunnel
workers and engineers. Graders have been
at work on the Leroy end of the cutoff for
three weeks.