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Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

formerly OF Madison. Neb. In yc olden
time Of forty years ago ! knew him as a
mere boy, and he is now a grandfather. Mr.
Barnes enjoys a heavenly home on this
earthly sphere. He fairly basks in the
~luxuries OF this earth's f%ruitage. Gorgeous
flower beds. orange groves, lemons and other
nitrous fruits abound on his premises. Al
though his residence is ten miles from san
Diego, I learn that he is president OF the city
council. for the city in principle is an eN-
pansionist, taking in and absorbing a radius
OF twenty miles Of surrounding territory.
on our return home the train stopped long
enough at Old Town to allow us to view and
inspect the ancient Groute Mission house.
built $50 years ago by the Jesuits. 1t is
certainly a novelty and quite interesting TO
tenderfeet from the east.
Next day a large party boarded a small
excursion boat and visited the powerful
battlcship Iowa, that lay anchored ten
miles out at sea. This is one OF the most
complete and destructive battleships in the
naval service and carries thirteen guns OF
large caliber. This monstrous ves-
sci cost S2,5OO,OOO. You will re-
member what terrible execution she
performed at Santiago in the destruction
OF Cervera's Spanish fleet, commanded by
"pious, yet swearing Captain Bob Evans.
me ulOSl tVudUit tllIldlt VII buu wv
stool is here enjoyed. The average Of nice
days each year being $40. Its healthfulness
is unexcelled anywhere.
Another very attractive place Of resort
some fifteen miles distant is La Jolla. 1t
is claimed to be the gem of all seaside re-
sorts. Here are ammoth caves carved in
weird and fantastic forms by the waves of
the mighty Pacific. Above and around the
caves is the most rugged and picturesque
scenery on the coast. Inside are submarine
gardens containing all varieties and colors
OF MOSES, shells, rocks, ETC.; also goldfish
and many other varieties of the tinny tribe.
An interesting episode happened on Christ
mas morning. l refer to the earthquakes
that you have read about. Well, l acknowl-
edge it shook us up to our hearts content,
but as an incident to change the complexion
Of our enjoyment it was, after all, not
much to be dreaded, and I think in course
of time we might get accustomed to those
lively quakes.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
TALES OF CRUELTY TOLD
serious Charges Are Brought Against
Mate and Bontswnin's Mate
of the Mcclellan.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-Serious charges
of cruelty which are alleged to have been
committed aboard the United States army
transport Mcclellan, which arrived here
yesterday from San Juan, Porto Rico, and
Santiago, Cuba, were brought to the notice
OF United States Commissioner Shields to-
day by A. S. Barnwell, one of the crew of
the vessel. AS the transport Is lying at a
Brooklyn pier Barnwell and his witness
were directed to the federal authorities in
Brooklyn. The mate and the b~oatswain's
mate of the Mcclellan are the persons ac-
cused. Barnwell, whose home is in Fer
nandina, Fla, told Commissioner Shields
that on the first day out from San Juan a
discharged soldier named %Schwein, who was
a %stowaway on the steamship, was discov-
cred, and as there were believed to be other
s~towaways aboard he was asked where they
were. The soldier declined to tell or even
explain how he had managed to conceal
himself on the boat, and Barnwell alleges
Mate Merithew caused the man to be
shackled and strung up by a block and
tackle to the metal funnel guy. The mans
hands were fastened above his head and
every time the transport rolled Schwein
was carried off his feet. The stowaway was
strung up for over an hour and then when
he was let down he was set to work clean
ing ship. At Santiago Schwein was put
ashore. Barnwell related another incident
which occurred on a previous trip. There
was on board then n discharged army
teamster named Curtis, he said, who had
beer supplied with transportation and ra-
tions by the United States quartermaster.
Barnwell asserts that the Mcclellan had
hardly gotten to sea when Curtis, who was
clGssed as a passenger, was ordered to work.
Refusing to comply, Mate Merithew, Barn
we'll alleges, had Curtis shackled and strung
up to the funnel guy. After he had been
strung up for over an hour he was hand
cuf1ed and kept a prisoner until the trans
port reached Santiago, where he was forced
ashore.
Barnwell says he complained to those in
charge of the United States army transport
service, but getting no satisfaction, he de-
cided to resign and expose the cruelty in the
federal courts. Barnwell was accompanied
by another member of the McClellau's crew,
who corroborated the story.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
NATIONAL LIFE is BOUGHT
Insurance Companies VIII he COM
bined and n New Name BE
Applied.

CHICAGO, Feb. lot was announced to-
day that c.. E. Mabie, president OF the Iowa
Life and the Northwestern Life Insurance
companies, and the capitalists whom he rep
~resents, had bought the National Life In
surance company.
The National will be merged with the
Iowa under the name National Life, United
States OF America. 1t was incorporated in
1863 by act of congress and is the only in
stitution of its kind ever incorporated by
that body. The policies of the company
when bought numbered 1917. representing
an insurance OF $3.50, S94. The original
headquarters OF the National were at Wash
ingtOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
CHICAGO CANAL IN DANGER
Gorge of lee Above Joliet Threatens
TO Break Loose and Cause
Great Destruction.

JOLIET. H., Feb. 10.-Extensiye i'm
proyements along the line of the Chicago
sanitary canal in Joliet are in danger of par
tial or total destruction. A hugh gorge, con-
tanning thousands of tons of ice, is c~linging
to the banks of the channel above Joliet and
it is feared will break loose during the
thaw. The destruction OF a small wooden
bridge last night with booms protecting some
of the work has left a clean sweep in the
channel and If the gorge comes down it will
cause great damage to the dam, tail-race.
hume and trestlework under the two bridges
now in course of construction. Sanitary off,
Gals are making every effort TO demolish
the ice with dynamite and other explosives.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
GENERAL WESTERN NEWS
Nmtnrnl Gns strnck.

DOUGLAS, Wyo., Feb. 1O.-(special)-
Natural gas has been struck in the well
which is being drilled in the Brennan basin
near hero by the Wyoming Valley oil com
pany, When the oil sand was tapped the
event was heralded by a roaring in the well
followed by ouch an outpouring of gas that
il was necessary to Immediately draw the
fires in the engines at the boring works.
The gas makes a flame fifteen feet high
when lighted. The works have been shut
down for a few days.
While it is possible that oil in paying
quantity may be found in This first sand,
yet it is probable that The drill must so
another 800 feet to the second sand
where the main oil reservoir is believed to
be. The indications are that the Wyoming
Valley company will have a flowing we'll
in few weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
LAWYERS ARE GETTING READY
Defendants Served with Copy of Petit
ton In Injunction Case
Before Taft.

CINCINNATI. Feb. lO.-Colonel A. J..
Scott, attorney for the defendants in the
injunction proceedings TO be heard by Judge
Taft of the United States circuit court on
Monday next, in the Kentucky state officers
case. today received a copy of the bill to
be filed here, Colonel John Hager OF Ash
land, KY, assistant counsel, arrived to-
day, and with Colonel Scott and Lawrence
Maxwell, jr.. OF this city. who has been
engaged as associate counsel, began the
preparation OF their case.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
SHOWS WHERE He GOT MONEY
Montana Senator Says He Was Never
Asked to Vote for
CInrIS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-state Senator
Tierney of Montana continued his testimony
in the Clark case before the senate COM
mittee on elections today. He said he had
never been asked TO vote for Mr.. Clark for
the United States senate and had, therefore,
never been offered any consideration for his
vote for that gentleman.
He gave details of the organization of the
Townsend bank, in which he had stock, and
explained where he obtained the money
for il.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

SIOUX FALLS, S. d., Feb. lO.-OSpecial)
Old steamboatmen on the Missouri river
look for an increase in traffic the coming
season between local points. In order TO be
prepared for the Increase along his section
Of the river, Captain Edward Senechal Of
Fort Pierre has decided to construct a new
boat. the material for which already has
heen ordered,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
LONG NAME BUT GOOD OBJECT
california Legislators Form League
Z" Work for Election of sem
ntOrs by Direct Vote.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. 1O.--A number
OF the members of the assembly today or.
ganized the California State League on the
Election OF United States Senators by Di.
rect Vote OF the People"
Assemblyman Caminetti was elected pres.
ident and Belshaw secretary. The president
and secretary were instructed to correspond
with persons living in all parts of the state
TO the end that public sentiment might be
aroused in favor OF securing the election OF
federal senators by direct vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

ABERDEEN, s. D., Feb. 1O.-CSpecial)-
The Standard Food company, the owners OF
the new factory, have made an assignment
to ". l.. shank, one Of the stockholders. A
list Of the assets and liabilities has not yet
been filed. II is thought the institution viii
be able to resume operations in a few
months.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
schnnI Lnnd. nc,nInch.

ABERDEEN, 5. D., Feb. 10.--(SpecialJ-
Land COMMISSIONS David Eastman and
State Auditor J. d. Reeves are placing the
new valuation on the school lands in this
section Of the state. They have revalued the
OF Mcpherson county and are now en-
on the Brown county lands. The value
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

SIOUX FALLS. 5. D., Feb. 10.-(Special)
-Stockmcn from the great ranges in the
western part Of the state report that the
comparatively mild winter thus far expert
enced has proved OF great benefit TO cattle,
the animals being in much better condition
at present than for many years at this time
Of the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

iment. a great crowd Of people turned out
al the services, which were held in the
Methodist church, conducted by Rev. MIR.
Corwin, Six comrades OF the deceased acted
as pallbearers on this occasion who per-
formed the same duty at the funeral in
Manila. The remains were taken to Farwell,
sixteen miles from here, for interment, ac-
companied by a delegation Of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
woIcott WIN Mi seryc.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l0.-EX-Governor
Roger Wolcott OF Massachusetts has wired
the president his inability to accept a posi-
ton on the new Philippine commission a..
The three commissioners already selected
are Judge Taft, Prof. Worcester aud Colonel
Charles DENLY, the last two having served
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

MITCHELL, 5. D., Feb. lO.-lSpecial Tel
ogram)-Impressiye funeral services were
held over The remains OF Jay Smith today.
The young man died in the Philippines in
November, 1898. and the remains were
brought back to this city last night, lie was
a member OF Company G, South Dakota reg
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
ConyentIon for kansa. City.

ST. LOUIS, Feb, l0,-At the meeting OF the
republican state committee today it was de-
cided to hold a convention in Kansas City
on May Is, for the nomination of candidates
for state offices, the election OF delegates-at-
large to the national convention and the Sc
lection OF a new state committee. Another
convention will be held for the nomination
OF a candidate for the supreme bench, as re-
CURED by law.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
Bank Cashier Arrested.

THOMPSONVlLLE, Conn. Feb. 1O.-Rob-
crt r.. Spencer, the cashier of the banking
firm Of r. -. and Robert Il. Spencer. which
filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United
States court at Hartford on Monday. with
liabilities Of about sl05 .OOO, was arrested
today on a criminal charge, alleging the
misrepresentation of funds.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
Mining Riots to he investigated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-The house com
mittee on military affairs today issued
twenty-five subpoenas for the investigation
into the Idaho mining riots. which federal
troops under General Merriam suppressed.
investigation is to begin February 20.
Nj. Sovereign Of the knights OF Labor and
other representatives OF labor organizations
were among those subpoenaed.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
HUSBAND KILLS MURDERER
George Rollins Secs His Wife At
tackled by Negro Farm Hand
ard Stays Him.

HDPKINSVILLE, Ky, Feb. lO.-Early
today at Cherry station, Tenn, Just across
the Kentucky line, Jim Gordon, a negro
farmland, enraged because Mrs, George Roll
Inns, a highly respected white woman, re-
fused to give him some money, s~ayagely at
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

lacked her and cut her throat with a
butcher knife. Her screams were heard by
her husband. who shot the negro twice and
beat out his braius with the gun. Mrs. Rol-
Inns died in a few minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

on the old commission. 1t is altogether
probable that the president will select one
member from the south and presumably a
democrat.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
A Nebraskan's Home.

On Sunday last, in company with wife and
some old friends We enjoyed an excursion to
Pacific Beach, ten miles up the bay. Here
we found our old friend, Frank Barnes,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
WHY NOT Be CURED

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Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

of the lands is raised in accordance with a
recent decision of the state board,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11

David Anderson Of South Omaha, who has
temporarily forsakcn the banana belt Of
Nebraska and hied away to the orange
groves Of California, gives the following ac-
count Of his impressions:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

l concluded to try your medicine and
1 can truly say it does all that you
claim for it to do.
Ten bottles of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and seven pack
ages of Sanative Wash have made a
new woman of me. l have had no
womb trouble since taking the fifth
bottle. / weigh more than l have in
years (; can do all my w homework,
sleep well, have a good appetite and
now feel that life is worth living. /
owe all to Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. feel thatit has saved
life and would not be without it for
anything. / am always glad to c.
mend your medicine to all my ex, for
know if they follow your directions,
they will be cured. Minis. ANNIE
THOMPSON, South Hot Springs, Ark.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
Not Merely n Matter of Choice.

mo, sir, you can't convince me that
he is a real poet. His attempt to look
like the traditional bard is too obvious.
If he was not masquerading, he would
not feel called upon to let his hair
hang down over his shoulders and
wear wear n soft shirt thrown at the
front. He would let his work, instead
Of his makeup. speak for him."
But you must remember, my dear
fellow, that his long hair and open
shirt obyiate the necessity of wearing
clean collars. Chicago Times-Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

pie to worship, to toll for their funer-
ais, and to tell them at 9 o'clock each
night that it was time to rake up the
fires and go to bed. In 1897 it was
bought By a son of Capt. John Parker
and removed to his homestead. re-
naming there for nearly a century.
Then it was purchased by the Lex
tngton Historical society. restored to
its original appearance and replaced
on Belfry hill.
Three buildings of great historical
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

LEXINGTON AND
ITS COMMON.....
1900 GHAAH2I

village of Lexington lies about
'ules northwest of Boston. The
NVAement was made there in
the site of what afterwards
AnoWn as the Buchanan Tav-
Aeie sui remain in the village
Neii-preserved houses which
auaing at the time of the bat
lexington 125 years ago. They
zen well cared for and have un-
nl'ie change. They add much
astoria interest of the place
annually visited by thousands
49, Ihe local historical society
4esd tablets on them enumerat-
yates and facts of especial in
..assoo Common 10 In the form
aasie and stands nearly In the
Fsvt The village. At the time of
VI April 10, ITS, II was an
spaee and used as a drill ground
uiua. Today 1t is a beautiful
Tue southern end of the tri-
what is known as the Pulpit
I,s, IN the form of a granite
surmounted by an open Bible.
A.. uument stands on the site OF
lnree churches built by the
bsas 1uss behind 1t. properly
Is a thrifty elm which was
ii Gen, Grant rs years ago
a CENTENNIAL anniversary Of the
con wear the northwest corner OF
|, non Is the Mlnute-men mon
W, me foot Of which are buried
lser,Ss In the battle. 1t is quaint
ao and bears the names of
1. last resting place 1t
1924 Lafayette was given
ma, 'eception in front OF this
p.s ana fourteen survivors of
Nsaers men shook hands with
,onr the northeast corner of
-on Is a huge boulder mark
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
Evidently Mennf fnr Her.

She held a letter from her husbands
lodge in her hand.
II wonder if | am justified IN open
Ing it," she unused. Il think | am.
True, the letter is addressed to John,
but after the name it has Supreme
Potentate.' and there's only one 'su-
preme potentate' in this family"
Reasoning thus logically, she natur-
ally had no hesitatiun in breaking the
seal-Chicago Post.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
Hinanos Are yegetarIans.

The Hindoo is a strict vegetarian.
The low caste Hindoo is a fatalist SO.
when the famine stalks abroad the
Hindoo submits uncomplainingly. Day
nv day he will subsist on less food, un-
MI at last, when a mere shadow, he
will drag his bony self TO 3 relief :
tion. There he may get food-or he
NAV not. II not, he crouches In some
corner, or out in the fields. under the
trees and awaits the coming OF death.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

THE HANCOCK-CLARK HOUSE,
LEXINGTON, MASS.
interest stand one opposite each OF the
three sides of the Common. To the
east is the Merriam House, known at
the time as the Buchanan Tavern. the
rendezvous of the minute-men. 1t
was fired on by the British regulars
and the bullet holes "a still be seen.
To the west of the Common is the
Monroe house, built in 1928. A bullet
passed through the glass over the
door and imbedded itself in a bureau.
The bureau, bullet and all, is in the
possession of one of Monroe's descend
ants at Chicopee, Mass.
At the north of the Common Is the
Harrington house, at the door Of which
the original owner died with his head
in his wife's lap the morning of April
10, 1775.
Only 100 rods northeast Of the Com
mon is the famous Hancock-Clark
house. The original part OF the house.
which is now the rear l., as shown In
the illustration, was erected in 1865 by
Rev. John Hancock. His son built the
two-story front in 1874. After Rev.
John Hancock's death it passed into
the hands of Rev. Jonas Clark. who
had married Hancock's granddaugh'
ter. The ministry Of John Hancock
and Jonas Clark extended over a pc
Rod of 105 years. Young John Han
cock and Samuel Adams were hiding
with Rev. Jonas Clark in this house
when warned to fee by Paul Revere.
"A. NJ. D.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

ing the place where Parker's men were
drawn up. Engraved on the boulder
is a musket and Capt. Parker's COM
mand to his men.
The original church on the Common
had no steeple and a belfry was erect
ed near by. In 1861 a new belfry was
erected On Belfry hill, just to the west
of the Common. From this belfry rang
out the alarm on that memorable
morning 125 years ago. The Deirry
remained on the hill until 1871; then
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
In Her opinion.

He was the bashfulest man she had
ever met.
What would you do" he said, tenta-
lively, III / were to steal a kiss from
your"
Il really don't know she responded,
with the MISUNDERSTANDING ~diffidence
of a maiden under such circumstances,
but l think / would go into court and
testify that you were a kleptomaniac
and didn't know what you were doi3g."
And he only laughed and thought ii
was a good joke.-Detroit Free Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
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write today for these books; keys to
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

A mule patrols the beach at st.
Augustine. Fla, in quest Of turtles.
When she has found one she turns IT
ON its back, and then ambles on to
inform her master. \
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ea-ee

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease a powder TO be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, pc. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, y. Y.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
The Difference.

Askitt-What's the difference be-
tween a poet and a verse writer?
Tellit-The verse writer gets paid
Baltimore American.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

FITS Perma neltly Cured. No fits or nervousness after
nrst days use Of Ir. KIine's Great Nerve kestorer.
Smi for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
IR- r. II. KIINE, ltd. e3I Arch st., Philadelphia, Pa
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

Many a mar fights for his creed who
never thinks of carrying an umbrella
for his wife.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
THE PATRIOT Spy.

NJ. FINCH.
With calm brow, steady brow,
He listens to his doom:
In his look there is no fear,
Nor a shadow-trace of gloom;
Put with calm brow, and steady brow,
He robes him for the tomb.
In the long night, the still night,
He kneels upon the sod,
Aid the brutal guards withhold
Zen the precious Word of God;
In the long night, the still night,
He walks where Christ has trod.
Meath the blue morn, the sunny morn,
He dies upon the tree,
And he mourns that he can lose
But one life for liberty
And in the blue morn, the sunny morn,
His spirit-wings are free.
But his last words, his message words,
They burn, lest friendly eye
Should read how proud and calm
A patriot could die,
With his last words, his message words,
A soldiers battle-cry!
From Fame Leaf and from Angel Leaf,
From Monument and Urn,
The sad of earth, the glad of heaven,
His history shall learn,
And on Fame Leaf and Angel Leaf
The name of Hale shall burn.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

No Man Likes to BE Bald,
The best way TO prevent it is to use Coke
Dandrutf Cure. All druggists at Sl.00.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

Conscience is the better man within
the best of men.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05

A vigorous growth and the original color given 70
the hair by PARKEa's HAIR BALsAA.
HISDRRcoRNs. the best cure for cOrns. bets.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-07-05
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

The cream Of society is now mixing
With the common lot-sugar and straw
berries.