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Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
CHALLENGE Is ACCEPTED
City and County officials to Have n
Team ShoOt-Procceds to Go To-
ward Soldiers Monument.

AT the meeting of the city council COM
mittee of the whole Monday afternoon
President Bingham reported that he had
received a challenge from the county COM
missioners and officials fOr a team shoot at
birds or targets between the county and the
city. The challenge was promptly accepted
and President Bingham was appointed a
committee to so notify the county officials.
President Bingham suggested that an ad-
mission fee should be charged at the enter
tainment, the proceeds to form a nucleus
of a fund no be spent for the erection OF
a monument to the memory of the Omaha
and Douglas county boys who have died in
the war in the Philippines. This idea was
enthusiastically received by the councilmen
and President Bingham will make the prop
osition to the officials of the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
MORE WAGES FOR employees
Cotton Mills of New England Restore
the Rate i'm Force Before
the Reduction.

BOSTON, April 3.-Cotton mills generally
in the New England states operating more
than three-quarters of the total number of
~spindles in the north began work today
under an advanced wage schedule, which in
nearly all of the mills is about the same as
that which existed prior to the general re-
duction made in the early part of 1898, and
which, it is estimated, directly affects from
100000 to 10000 hands, employed by more
than 100 corporations. The reduction made
in 1898 averaged a little more than 10 per
cent. In Fall River mills, which include
2,192,22O spindles of the 1883, 433 in New
England, it amounted to II 10 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
Look for a. Pastor.

There was a large attendance of the mem
bers of the official board of the First Metho-
dist church at the meeting Monday night TO
take action on such matters as were pre-
c~ipitated by the death of Rev. DIR. McOuoid.
The most important subject demanding at
tention was that of securing a new pastor.
On this matter a committee composed of ].
H.. Mcconnell, X. w. Breckenridge, j. O.
Phillippi, Il. A. Benson, DR.. A. H.. Nipple
and a. T. Austin was appointed to recon-
mend someone to fill the vacant place. The
committee is not limited as to time or
territory.
Pending the action Of this committee a
contract is to be made with Rev. Thomas
Cooper Of Kansas City. who has been tenn
porarily filling the pulpit of the church. TO
continue his services for the present.
Another committee was appointed. com
posed OF r. w. Breckenridge, DR.. Nipple
and Charles A. Goss to prepare suitable
resolutions upon the death of DR.. McOuoid
TO be made a part Of the church records
and to be reported to the conference for
this district.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
Mnrlc CilN Gns.in.

The stock papers assert that Kansas City
is losing It's grip on the feeder trade,
Editor Blank of the Wasp will move his
Office into the new city hall building.
A regular meeting of the Good Templars
vii be held at Modern Woodman hall to-
night.
Work on a number OF new buildings was
stopped yesterday on account OF unfavorable
weather.
No Chicago markets will be posted here
today on account of it being election day
in Chicago,
swift and Company will commence making
some improvements as soon as the weather
Will permit,
Tom Brennan, Nineteenth and Missouri
avenue, is out again after a severe attack
of pneumonia.
A. y. Hagan of this city will soon grad
uate from the dental class at one of the
Omaha colleges.
on Thursday evening OF this week the
Sans Facon club will give a dancing party
al Masonic hall.
Pile driving for Mrs. Carroll's new build
ing at Twenty-f fourth and L streets COM
menced yesterday.
A meeting Of the Commercial club is
booked for tonight at the council chamber.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
DEATH RECORD.


NEW YORK, April Sd. A. Waterman,
treasurer of the Michigan Central railroad,
Gied at a late hour last night at his home
in Yonkers. Mr.. Waterman, while attend
ing the Easter morning service in the First
Baptist church yesterday, became suddenly
ill and was removed to his home in an un-
unconscious condition. He only recovered
consciousness for a short time and then
lapsed into a coma until death ensued.
Mr.. Waterman, VINO was 60 years old, was
widely known in railroad circles, and was
also prominently connected with the Young
Mems Christian association organs in differ
ent parts of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
NO DEADHEADs o OPENING,
baltimore Crnnks Are ~Chngrincd mt
New york's Action.

BALTIMORE, April 3.-There will be no
cards of invitation issued to the Baltimore
public for the opening game of the sea-
son. This Is the fiat sent out by the man.
ayers of tho New York club. Secretary
Borrman of the Orioles wrote to Mr.. Freed
man, president of the New York club, on
March "a, asking permission to issue $500
invitations to Baltimore enthusiasts and
their friends to attend the initial game on
April Is between the Baltimore and New
York teams. II. A. Bonnell, secretary of
the Giants, telegraphs today: y arrange
ments viii be made
For many years the Baltimore manage
mont has extended this courtesy to the
in ali the league cities. Base ball people
here are very much chagrined at the action
of the New Workers and 1t is likely they
will issue the cards as usual and pay to
the New Workers their pro rata the same as
though they were paid admission tickets.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

A new -four mill is in process of con-
struction at Violin.
Terry is to have a new Catholic parsonage.
The structure will be neat and comfortable.
A cavalry platoon is being organized at
salem, with the expectation of becoming a
part of the recognized state militia.
The annual spring meeting Of the Western
south Dakota Stock Growers association will
be held at Rapid City April II for the pur-
pose OF arranging for the regular spring
roundup of cattle on the ranges of western
South Dakota.
Meckling, a small town in Clay county. is
becoming a great grain and stock shipping
point. In the last twelve months 1873 car
loads of stock We're shipped from there.
Since September ! over 200. 900 bushels of
grain have been shipped from that station.
During twelve months the sum Of $3.50, 600
has been paid out to farmers in the vicinity
for stock and grain. Forty-one carloads OF
lumber have been received at Meckling dur
ing the last year. This record promises to
be surpassed this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
ROMANCE OF A NEW TRUST
Talk Of Great Western Race Track Combine
to Freeze Out Certain Pot Hunters,
HORSE OWNERS HAVE GOT TO TAKE STOCK
VIII Take In All the Territory Over
which the Turf Congress ENer-
cises Jurisdiction VIII
work No Injustice.

CHICAGO, April 3.-The Post today says:
Romancers Of the turf have started a story
OF a proposed great western race track trust.
The plan is to form an incorporation, heav-
lily bonded, to take in all the principal race
tracks in the territory over which the Turf
congress exercises jurisdiction. Every track
will have a representative in the directory.
The owners of race horses will be com
PEELED to take out a certain amount Of
the trusts stock before they can race. The
minimum amount of stock to be taken by
one owner is to be put at a figure that will
work no great injustice For every additional
horse controlled by the owner a certain
amount of stock must be taken. The idea
is to freeze out" the owner who Is pot
hunting for feed bills and a stray green
back.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
want the Chnrter vetoed.

At its regular meeting Monday night the
Peter Cooper club, which poses as the expo
nent of local populist sentiment. voted to
advise Governor POINTER to veto the new
Omaha charter. This result was reached
after a two hours debate and an exchange
OF views that was at least vigorous. Il. f..
Morearity and ID. elem Deayer were the
leading advocates Of the charter. and j..
VI. Kenney headed the opposition. It was
urged by Morearity and his supporters that
the amendment that provides for the cleo
ton OF nine ward councilmen offered the
only possibility by which the fusionists could
hope 70 secure munIcIpal representation. and
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
Nacnnt Granh Army Commnnderr.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April 3.-(Special)
Several candidates for the position of
commander of the Grand Army Of the Re-
pubic, Department of South Dakota, to
be selected at tine state encampment to be
held at Hot Springs next June, have APP
peared in the field. One of the most promi-
nent thus far mentioned for the place is
Hon. George w. Snow of Springfield. He
is commander of the Grand Army post at
Springfield and is at present state senator
fIom Bon Homme county, and has always
been prominent in Grand Army and bust
ness circles in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
High sehooI nennion. CInss of ,nn.

TWenty-hve members OF the 100 class of
the Omaha High school held a reunion last
evening at the home of Miss McHugh. 4l5
North Twenty-ffth street. 1t was expected
that more would be present. but two-ffths
OF the class are attending the University Of
Nebraska and were compelled to return TO
Lincoln yesterday. Although living in the
same city ever since graduation many of the
members had not seen each other since that
event until last night, The evening passed
delightfully."- in the relation Of old expert
ences, and with music.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
CROW Is NOT YET READY
New of the Omaha Of
flee Fails to Put in nm
Appearance.

Up to this time Joseph Crow, the new
postmaster, has not reported at the govern
ment building to take charge of the affairs
Of the office. The old postmaster, Euclid
Martin, has his books posted and is pa
tiently waiting to turn the property over to
the new man,
In the customs office, Surveyor Taylor
took charge yesterday, AS yet he has
made no change and is not likely to do so
for some time, Charles Woodwork will
continue as chief clerk.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., April Especial
Telegram.)-Charles Pankow, a young son
OF the alderman, who disappeared from home
a short time ago, has been heard from at
Prairie Du Chen, Wis. He says he decided
to visit his grandfather in the east, and
knowing his parents would object to his
leaving school now, took this means of graft
flying his taste for travel.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
settled out of Court.

The suit of Elmer p. Mason. as admins
traitor Of the estate OF Myrtle f. Armstrong
OF Keith county, to recover s.. 900 damages
on account Of the death Of Miss Armstrong
in the Union Pacific collision az Sunol. Neb..
last January, has been settled out of court.
The railroad company has offered 10 confess
Judgment in the amount OF $4,000. and the
plaintiff has now filed acceptance of the
proposition
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

AKRON, o., April 3.-W. j. Wright Of
Pittsburg, president of the Phoenix Brewing
company, died of heart failure in the Hotel
Buchtel today. He was sitting up in bed
when he suddenly rgasped and fell back dead.
He came to Akron a week ago. He was one
of the best known brewers in the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

ST. LOUIS, April 3.-James e. Williams,
at one time one of the best known railroad
men in the country, is dead, aged rs, at the
home of his son, James E. Williams jr.,
of this city. Mr.. Williams was born in
Vermont, and for the last fifteen years,
since his retirement from active work as
chief engineer of the Miami divisions OF
the Pennsylvania system, has lived here.
The five sons of Mr.. Williams are all
railroad men.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

LONDON, April 3.-In the race for the
Rendlesham 2-year-old stakes at Kempton
park today Vac Nictis. ridden by Tod sloan,
was first. MerCenary second and Nuska
third. Ten horr es started. The Rendlesham
2-year-old stakes are of POO sovereigns, added
to a sweepstakes of . sovereigns each, dis
lance five furlonEs on the straight course.
The betting previous to the start was 3 to l
against Nnp NictiS.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

LONDON, April 3.-The Lancashire handi-
cap steeple chase of 1000 sovareigns, at
Manchester today, was won by Breemouth's
Pride. Gentle Idea was second and Cap
tain Lethenstone'S Lotus third. Distance,
three miles; fifteen horses ran.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
D,tcs of the National Circuit.

NEW YORK, April 3.-GeOrge Stackhouse,
New York member of the League of Amer
lean Wheclmen racing board. announces
that applications for dates on the national
circuit will be received until April 10. The
national meet at Boston August II to 10
and the worlds championship meet at Mon
treal August Z to u will be part of the cir
DMlI
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

that since their representatives in the lcgls-
lature had voted for the charter It was he
duty of the club to support them. This
view was not shared by the majority and
the motion advising a veto was eventually
carried. A committee will be selected by
President Jones to 20 to Lincoln today and
lay the action of the club before the
pnVprnnr
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

champion I'm the spot barred game AT bill
lards, and Charles Dawson. % young York
shire player. resulted I'M a victory for Rob
crts. who scored the fun 5000 points, TO 49, %
1NG points secured by Dawson. Play began
at the Argyll hall ON March 90. This was
tho first attempt On many years To play
Roberts on even terms.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
SnnM nIannnnnrs

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., April Especial
Telegram.)-Several inches Of snow, which
fell yesterday, nearly all disappeared today
and farmers are making preparations for the
commencement Of spring work.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
snikc suuiynn,s victory.

NEW YORK, April AT the Greenwood
Athletic club tonight Spike Sullivan de-
feated George Mystery Kerwin of Chi
CaEo in seven rounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

LONDON, April 3,-The championship bill
Hard match on even terms of 1900 points
for Gl a side and all the gate receipts be-
tween John Roberts. for fourteen years
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
Mndame Adelc Mnret MlchcIct.

PARIS, April 3.-Madame Adele Maret
Michelet, widow of the French historian,
Jules Michelet, who died in 1874, is dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04
Boston Banker.

BOSTON, April S,-Edward Long Tead, for
the past twenty-five years president of the
National Exchange bank, is dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

Give me a liver regulator and can rcgu-
late the world" said a genius. The druggist
handed him a bottle OF De Wits Little early
Risers. the famous little pills.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-04

Speedy Cure Treatment fol itching, Burning, ScaIy Humors. HotB Bath.
with CuTICURA soAPto ceanss the skim ente anonungs will CUTICURA oNTMENTtoteaI
the skim, md undd doses of CuTICURA RESDLyENr to cl the blood. Price THE SET H. 25;
or SOAP, 2bc; OINTMENT, 5Oci RESoLyENr soc Sold throughout TIN world POTTER
DRUG q CHEM. CORE, Sole Props Boston. send for" How to Purify and Beauty Babya
KIM cIp, Hair md Hands" free to all mentioning his ue.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11
Patronize Home indestry.

A Touring mill is most desirable TO
every business community in wheat
nroducing country. From these mills
the farmer invariably obtains the
highest price for his wheat. lhat
the prices paid by the buyers or snip
ners are always stimulated by those
of the local mills no one Will attempt
TO DENY. Then should not the peo-
nile. and especially the farmers, be
vipilant in their encouragement ana
patronage of the home mill Inc
Cable Roller Mills at Post Fails, thf
only institution of its kind In th'
county. has created a home marKe
for all wheat raised by our farmers
Patronize it by asking your mer
chant for "Winter Wheat" or "Coeu
d,Alene" brands of flour
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11
COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL.
REGULAR TERM.

RED Lam IERM.
Thursday, October 10Th, 1899.
Board met at 10 O'Clock d. IN. pur-
suant to adjournment.
Present, same as before
Minutes of Saturdays meeting read
and on motion duly approved.
The following bills were taken up
and allowed and the auditor is hereby
authorized to draw warrants for the
several amounts allowed as follows:
James B Owens gas fixtures in
court mouse. ... ........ S30 IA
Ii Il Elderkin salary as county
physician and expenses in
Cured in looking after small
pOx patients 175 25
+ p Dyer work and lumber fur
nshed courthouse 5 IS
Woolery & Esch, livery hire, 8 so
At this time the bond of A. Il.
Mann as constable for Standpoint pre-
cinct was taken up and on motion
duly approved.
The follOwin z saloon license bonds
were then examined and approved
and the auditor is hereby authorized
to issue license on same as follows,
to- wit.
G. r. Davis, of Hope.
Henry Reiniger, Rathdrum.
The board at this time proceeded
to check up the paid warrants.
And at this time the board took an
adjournment until 2 O'Clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The board took up and continued
the checking Of paid warrants until
the same were completed.
The following bills were taken uE
and allowed and the auditor is here
by authorized to draw warrants foI
the several amounts allowed as fol
lows:
Fred Gollen, for work with pile
driver and freight paid Sl24 x
NJ G. Sisson, salary and ex-
penses as county counts
sioner for Sd quarter. a.. 200 OF
A. N. Tucker, salary and ex-
penses as county commits
sioner for Sd quarter $50. 200 OF
l.. r. Dit.emorc, salary aud
expenses rs county cumnis-
sioners for Sd quarter. -. 200 OF
Hughes East balance of con
tract price on Santa Noun
JalH ROAD .......,. $500. wv w
1T is hereby ordered that tile roat
from the ferry on the Harrison Fcrr
road, extending in a northwestern
direction from the north bank of th
Occur d'Alene river, and connecting
with the county road at }. Menro
Heaton's place as surveyed by tn
county surveyor De dua Tue same !
declared a public highway.
And at this time the board ad
| iourned sine die.
N G. SISSON,
Chairman of Board
| Attest,
| JNO G. CALLAHAN,
Clerk.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11
Alias Summons.
ny A Cook, Deputy

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, First Judicial
District of the State of Idaho, in and for
the County OF kootenai.
JAMES CAMPBELL, Plaintitf
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11
FARMERS Institute at Occur d'Alene

A farmers institute will be held in
Occur d'Alene on November II and
1S. The meeting will be held under
the auspices of the rdaho State Uni
7ersity and Experimental station, as
Sisted by local talent.
Topics of special interest to farm
ers and horticulturists will be dis
cussed. Among tie subjects to be
presented are the following.
General Horticulture, insect Pests
and How to Combat them, Dairying,
stocR breeding and feeding, poultry
Raising, grasses and forage plants, soil
fertility, fungus diseases of plants
and the work of the university ano
experimental station as related to the
farmer and hortculturist.
President Blanton and other mem
bers of the university faculty will b'
present and assist in the program a
each meeting. Evening lectures
with stereopticon views will be
special feature.
These meetings are always free t
all; no Ambulance fee being charge
at the door. Ladies are always es
pecially invited and asked to TAX
part in the programs and discussions
To the entire public and farmers ]
particular cordial invitation is e,
tended,
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11

y MES GA M IhELtJ, IIdlHtlll,
ABBIE CAMPBELL, Defendant.
THE STATE OF IDAHO
To ABBlE CAMPBELL the above named
defendant
You are hereby notified that there is now
On fi,e in the office OF the Clerk OF the DIS.
trict Court of the First Judicial DISTRICT OF
said State. in Rathdrum. County OF kootenai
the complaint of the above named plaintiff,
wherein judgment Is demanded against you
that the bonds of matrimony between your
self and plaintiff be dissolved. upon the
| grounds set forth IN said complaint. that you
| unon the Goth day of December, 1851, commit
| ted adultery with one, Judge Brown, AZ spo-
| kane, State of Washington. and upon the 1uf.
| ther grounds that you, upon the first day OF
| December 1890 committed adultery with one
| James Stafford at the house OF Mrs McDon-
| aid on Front street In the City Of Spokane,
| State of Washington, and upon the furthef
| grounds that you have. since the times above
| mentioned and between these times and the
| commencement Of this suit, committed adui-
| terry with divers persons whose names are
| unknown to plaintiH.
And YOU are also notified that unless you
| appcrr and answer to said complaint Wlonii
| ten days after service hereof. II served WIN
in kootenai county. and within twenty days
| if served out of said county but within tht
said judicial district. and within forty aays
il served out of said district, exclusive oi i','
| day of seryce). the plaintiff will take 1udg-
ueui against you by default and apply u
the Court for the relief demanded IN salo
| complaint.
- Given under my hand and TIT
| seal of the District Court OF lht
| I SEAL ( First Judicial District of the
State of Idaho. in and for th,
County of Kootenai, this I'd day OF NoVehpel
A. d., 1899.
JNO. G. CALLAHAN, Clerk.
| JAMES A. KEATS, -. =
Attorney for Plaintiff. Md
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11
LOCAL BREvITIES.

M. S. Lindsay of Priest River was
transacting business in town on
Wednesday.
Henry Relniger has opened a saloon
in the Russell block. Harry Davis is
attending bar for him.
]. e. McCaulay, of Bellgrove pre-
cinct, was transacting business in
some Of the county offices on Friday.
Amos B. Higgins, a subject of
Queen Victoria, declared his inten-
tion Yesterday to become citizen Of
the United States.
Edwin McBee left this morning for
Hope where he goes to try an assault
and battery case before Justice Of the
Peace Smith.
Miss Clara Hart, who has been at
tending the Northwestern Business
College at Spokane, was compelled TO
return home last Saturday on account
OF sickness.
George Carey. of Carey's Ferry and
John Fox of Priest River passed
through town last Saturday when on
their way to Spokane with cattle.
They returned on Sunday.
Thos. Fitzsimmons and his daugh-
ter Maud were visitors here on last
Sunday. Tom was formerly N. P.
agent here, bit now holds position
in the o. r. & N. ticket office in
Spokane,
Marriage licenses were issued on
Tuesday to w. E. Munley and Miss
Delphfne Kaizur, both of Rimrock,
and on Thursday to A. J. Christie
and Mrs. Emma Carney, both of Spo-
kane.
The total amount of money receiv-
ed from the sale of property owned by
the county at the sale last week was
RFlVOs uC ClCl III UiS iSSOiNSA ="
Office have been very busy during the
past week recording deeds OF proper
ty sold.
Archie O'Donnell, of Lakeview.
PASSED through town on Wednesday
when on his way home from Spokane.
He has made arrangements to again
operate the conjecture mill; which
fras been closed down for some tlme.
Miss Laura Reniger left for Spirit
Valley on Monday where she will
teach a winter term Of school. This
Is her first school, but as she is well
Qualified We predict for her much sue
cess.
Sheriff Bradbury turned over to
Treasurer Mcclure OF last Monday
$3.50 90. This makes total Of
SIT, 220. 90 turned in far the first ten
months of this year. During the
year 1898 the much lamented Pease
turned in but 81, 800.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11
DOES THIS STRIKE YOU?

Muddy compilations, Nauseating
breath come from chronic constipa-
ton. Karrs Glover Root Tea is an alb
solute cure and has been sold for fifty
years on an absolute guarantee. Price
% cts. and so cts. For sale by DR.
r. Wentz.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-11-11
Mining Claims Recorded.

The following mining locations
were filed with the county auditor
Auring the past week:
Mayffower, by Cas-. Ewing, in the
fahk mining district.
Gold Standard, by w. j. Mhlrouly;
Gold Bar, by WnI. Huston; Sampson,
by K. w. Smith; Tredwell, by Sam
w. Smrth, In Port Hill district.
Lilly, by Frank Nye; Rita, by Leo
NyeS Ramshorn, by j. Z. Banner
man; Calumet, by W. II. Mead; Mis-
sourian, by J. j. Owens, ct al, in
Pend d'Oreille district,
Winnegonce, 10y j. F.. Malcolm, Ell
al; Cliff House, by w. j. LINDSAY
Comet, by Fred G. Sneider.