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Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
hoard OF Education Meeting.

A special meeting of the Board OF Edu-
cation was held last night TO consider a re-
port from Superintendent Wolfe in connec-
tion with the Illness of large number OF
pupils. SO many children have the grip and
other diseases peculiar to the season that
the attendance has fallen way below the
standard. When the figures were brought
before the members OF the board last night
It was deemed best to close the schools
temporarily and the spring vacation will
commence today and end on January 2s.
There has been such a light attendance at
the night school that 1t was decided that
this school should be closed for the season.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

The Reformed Episcopal church has a
historic ministry, episcopal government,
liturgicol worship and evangelical preach
ing. Any person desiring to know more
about II will receive without cost package
OF its distinctive literature upon applica-
tion. Address Lock Box 1885, Chicago, Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

Within the next three or four weeks
the local electric light plant on Railroad
avenue will be dismantled and closed. The
two Corliss engines have already been sold,
as well as some OF the other machinery.
Last August the Thompson Houston COM
pany OF Omaha purchased the light plant
from the Union Stock Yards company.
Since that time a great deal Of the current
used for lighting the city has been brought
from Omaha on heavy wires. The entire
system is being remodeled and when this
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17


Ren Hake told a queer story yesterday
about fellow from Wahoo who came to
the Merchants hotel on Tuesday and
wanted rooms for himself and a pretty lit
tie country girl in an impossible gown,
whom he had brought in to see the city.
They were a strange looking pair--the most
yerdant. Ren says, that have come under
his notice for some months, They walked
mp to the counter together and the young
man registered In n Spencerian hand as he
Inquired with a peculiar drawl about sew
eral points of interest in the city. Then
they went up to the parlor and sat stiff
legged on a beastly uncomfortable plush
sofa for about three hours, starting like
wild rabbits when any one else entered the
room.
After supper they went to the Orpheum,
and before they started the young man APP
preached the gentlemanly clerk with a
rather sheepish air
Say" he began" cum up here TO see
the sights, an It's goin' to be late when
we get home. S'pose you'll kinder leave
the side door open for us?'
Ren looked at the man to satisfy him
self that this was not the introduction OF
some new Joke, and there was not smile
on his face when he replied
"Tll wait up for you, sir. ! don't go to
bed very early"
See here, mister" resumed the Wahoc
man, II don't want to put nobody TO thai
trouble. Just put me onto where the side
door is and I'll find my way in in som,
fashion"
why" said the clerk, realizing at las
that the man was in earnest, I'VE never
close up. We keep open all night. Thos,
doors haven't been locked for thirty years,
The rn-fed youth from the provinces
stared at his informant for a moment ant
then. drawing a long breath as he realized
that he was in a pretty swift town. he ex
claimed: Great snakes! Is that sol"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

In Lincoln yesterday TO select representa-
tiVes OF the congress to present the Oft
ferent fea Tres Of the new Insurance pill to
of the legislature.
Those present were +. +. Roose, presl-
dent Omaha; NJ G. Burnett, Omaha: ~. NJ.
Waring, omaha; W. Housewprth. Lincoln;
4. r. Boyd. St. Paul; w. T.. Sharp, Lincoln.
amt Il. $. Allen. Lincoln.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
W. N. OsbOruc Ia ncp,y

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Jan 16.-W. H. Os-
borne, the aged real estate dealer who was
yesterday found In his room unconscious
from the effect of morphine taken with
suicidal intent died today. Osborne who
cial revcrses and was I'm poor health. lie
leaves widow and daughter, who are at
Boston.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
REALTY men STRIKE BACK
Members Of the Exchange Make Reply to
Judge Fswcett
TAKE EXCEPTIONS TO REMARKS or COURT
Csusiic RsoIution IN introduced aud
After Being Toned Down n
BIT IL Unanimously
Endorsed.

] The Real Estate exchange is offended by
the remark made by Judge Fawcett from
the bench the other day to the effect that
speakers at the exchange dinner OF last
week deserved to be cited for contempt of
court. IL will be remembered that in argu-
ing the tax levy controversy between the
council and the park board on Monday City
Attorney Connell remarked that speakers at
the Real Estate exchange dinner expressed
themselves as siding with the council,
whereupon Judge Fawcett stated that he
had heard that some OF the speakers had
advised the council to defy the court and
have any consequent fines for contempt
liquidated by public subscription. The
Judge added that he was sorry there was no
way Of citing such speakers for contempt.
When the Real Estate exchange met In
regular weekly session yesterday afternoon
z. S. Berlin offered n resolution which said
Resolved, That this exchange brands the
language said to have been used oy Mr..
Connell as without any foundation what
| statement without investigation and taxing
advantage of II on the bench lowers his
dienity as Judge and Is wholly uncaled
Contempt Is Denied.
Mr.. Berlin denied that any remarks in
contempt OF the court had been made at last
weeks meeting and moved the adoption Of
| the resolution. Lewis s. Reed said it would
| be well to modify the language Of the reso-
luton by striking out the statement that
Judge Fawcett had lowered the dignity of
the court, as the Judge had evidently been
misinformed as to what was said by the
speakers at last weeks meeting OF the ex-
change. The words lowers his dignity as
a Judge" were stricken from the resolution
and then 1t was adopted unanimously.
Henry w, Yates and w. s. Pop
| pleton addressed the exchange in
support OF the paving legislation proposed
by the citizens committee. Both speakers
| severely criticised the bill for charter
amendments regarding paving drawn by
| City Attorney Connell and already intro
duced in the legislature. Mr.. Yates desig
mated 1t as "a bill to lessen the duties Of
the city attorney without lessenng his
salary" and Mr.. Poppleton asserted that 1t
was the most pernicious measure affecting
the city of Omaha ever introduced in the
legislature. and that Mr.. Buresh. who in
troduced the bill by request. was himself
| opposed to II. The speakers urged the real
estate men to give their support to the
paving bills proposed by the citizens COM
mittee. which requires petitions of property
owners before any paving can be ordered
a resolution committing the exchange to
support the citizens bill in opposition 10
the measure drawn by Mr. Connell was
| adopted by a vote of 10 to 3.
Judge Fawcett Ex plains.
Judge Fawcett explained yesterday after.
noon that his remarks to which the Real
| Estate exchange takes such serious excep-
tion were not made in reference to any
speakers at dinner OF the exchange, but
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
EDGAR BRANCH A SUCCESS
Public Library's New station is At
tracting Much Atten-
ton.

The John T. Edgar branch Of the Omaha
Public library, on Vinton street. is prov
ing great success. The average daily cir
culation of books since the branch opened
has been seventy-five. Fifty chairs have
been provided in the reading room but on
last Sunday there were not seats enough
for the readers. In one day twenty five
new cards were issued. With a few ex-
ceptions the borrowers at the Vinton street
station are persons who have not formerly
been library patrons and Miss Tobitt is
much pleased with the interest people in
the south part OF the city are taking in
the new branch.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

remedy, are constantly being re-
ceived from all parts OF the United
states. This, together with the fact
that DR.. Greene's Nervura is the great
medical discovery of the most success
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
Maverick Stories
Rounded up at Random.

don't believe there is any record Of a
Jonah ever being swallowed by one" replied
Rogers. But you want to watch out, old
man, and IL you ever see one coming down
the road on a dark night with his mouth
open and his eyes swapping, make tracks
for a place OF safety"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
Marriage Licenses.

briCk sidewalk caused all the u

brick sidewalk caused all the trouble.
Mrs. Zimmerman, an intelligent but un-
lettered woman of means, made verbal
contract for walk in front Of her residence
on Twenty-third street. 1t was to be l25
feet long six feet wide. of vltrified brick
and was to be laid in a six-inch cushion Of
sand.
TO beat a woman who had no male protect
ors and constructed a walk which fell far
short Of the specifications. The brick was
inferior and the sand was insufficient to
make an acceptable job.
Mrs Zimmerman protested that the con-
tract had not been fulfilled and assured the
contractor that he would not get his money.
He brought action in court, little thinking
what an adversary he was about to en-
counter.
After the contractor had told his story In
court Mrs. Zimmerman was called to the
witness stand and asked IL she had made
any memoranda of the sort OF walk she
was 10 have.
II can't write, your honor" was the
woman's quick reply. II do not depend on
notes. It's all in my mind and can tell
you how 1t was to be. The walk was to be
1926 feet long. six feet wide and one layer
of bricks in six inches OF sand-vitrihed
bricks. II your honor please.
"Itll last you lifetime said German
as he leaned against the maple tree In my
front yard and figured on sheet of paper
how poor he could make the walk.
Not a lifetime says !, and oh, yes,
says he.
ITS seven months since the walk was
laid. and II the court will take a look at II
he'll agree with me that my days must be
numbered"
There was a decision for the defendant.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

work is completed the plant here will be
shut down and all OF the power for both
arc and incandescent lighting will be sup
piled from Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
ADD TO FEDERAL JUDICIARY
Lawyers and Court officers Interested in
Pending Bill,
INCREASE IN UNITED STATES COURT WORK
Measure Introduced by senator
Thurston Provides for Appoint-
mcpt of Additional Judge to
Handle Growing Business

Lawyers and federal court officers Of
Omaha are very much interested in the bill
recently introduced by Senator Thurston for
the appointment of an additional federal
judge for the judicial district of Nebraska
Tho bill provides for the appointment OF
judge whose duties shall be outlined by the
circuit judges of the Eighth circuit This
provision is intended TO make unnecessary
the creation of second district in the
state, movement which has been contem-
plated for some time.
Judge Munger OF tho federal district
court, speaking of the bill yesterday,
said: From the standpoint of the govern
ment the bill has much TO recommend 1t as
compared with bill to create another dis
trict. In the first place, there is no neces-
sity for an additional marshal nor district
attorney, as the present officers can take
care OF all OF the work in the state.
Work II Increasing.
An additional Judge is required, for the
work Is increasing every day faster than
one man can handle 1t. For several years
II has been found expedient TO call Judges
from other districts to this one to aid the
judge and the appointment OF another Judge
In the district would increase the expense
but little
'Ot course, II new district were created
1t would require another clerk Of both the
circuit and district courts. This would not
mean much additional expense to the gov.
ernment. as II would result in decreasing
the force of such officers in Omaha These
| offices are maintained by their receipts, the
surplus above a certain amount going into
the United States treasury. with two sets
OF clerks 1t is probable that there will be
no surplus to turn into the treasury
The two judges on the federal bench
would have no more trouble than two or
more judges on the state bench. We would
divide the business of the court. one taking
the equity docket and the other the Jury
trials for term about alternating to give
each one variety"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
Rogers Tells a Fish story.


"If there are any doubling Thomases
hereabouts who don't believe that at one
time in my career as an Izaak Walton
caught a muskellunge almost as big as an
alligator come in here and I'll treat you
as though you hailed from Missouri asid
Charlie Rogers to a group OF friends this
morning after they had been discussing
matters piscatorial for few minutes. He
led the way into the Office OF Assistant Cen
eral Freight Agent George Entrikin or the
Omaha g. 81. Louis line and pointed out the
mounted head OF huge muskelunge, from
which the angry gleam OF the ciose-set
eyes and the ferocity OF the wide-open
mouth with It's sharp teeth protruding had
not been lost in the taxidermy process
81 caught that monster up at Lake Ida,
| north of st. Paul, last summer, and II this
balmy weather keeps up much longer I'm
going TO wake up some morning. forget that
it's dead OF winter and go off in search OF
| somo of his former associates, II weighed
twenty four pounds and when l succeeded
| in landing II, I thought I'd been working
about as hard as IL ia Just hypnotized some
man into shipping four carloads OF mer-
| chandise over the Great Eastern. Well,
| brought 1t down to Entrikin here and ever
since, whenever have told anyone that
caught a twenty four pound muskellungc
I've been looked upon as the revised edi-
tion of Barren Munchausen. Now, muskel-
.lunge weighing twenty-four pounds isn't
such-a much. but my friends seemed TO cast
the innuendo that had never landed one
even that large, so I persuaded Entrikin tc
mount the head OF this one and place It or
exhibition here as a lasting monument tc
my veracity."
The splendid specimen Of a muskellunge''
head was admired by Mr., Rogers friends
when one OF them, having no great attain
ments as a fisherman. timidly yentured tn,
Interrogation:
with such n big mouth and such sharT
teeth muskellunge could put up a pretty
stiff argument with a man, couldn't he?"
II never heard OF anyone diving with th'
lockiaw from being bitten by one, aud
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

Leave Buffalo 500 y. NJ, Arrive New
York 1868 A. VI.
via Lehigh Valley railroad-"Exposition
Express" Luxurious sleeping cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
THIS ESTATE rs COMPLICATED.

Learn accepted the whalen bond to hold
him to the district court
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
All on u slippery Day.

All on slippery Day.
1t was one of the slippery days Of last
week. Along Seventeenth street between
Douglas and Farnam the water had frozen
as smooth as glass. A light snow had
rendered the ice indiscernable, but as one
man walked along he found the slippery
spot and his performance would have done
credit to a professional contortionist. He
got upon his feet to meet delicate young
thing in the latest style OF the dress
makers art tripping along carelessly. her
feet carrying her with unerrng certainty
TO the ice where the stranger had danced
his fancy steps.
Without pausing to consider, the stranger
addressed the maiden:
Il beg your pardon miss, but be careful
where you step there"
The look OF scorn which flashed from the
eyes of heavens blue was withering. The
stranger stammered while the offended
beauty went on her way She had taken
but two steps when her feet began to move
with an impulse not originating in heI
brain. Once, twice, she ventured to bal
ance herself and then
In trice the stranger was at her side
and had lifted her carefully to her feet
Then she said something to him from be
hind her muf; he lifted his hat and bowed
and those who witnessed the incident fell
that the ice between them had suddenly
thawed.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

coming off? After had been to the
pains Of cautioning him the remark made
me pretty mad and in the instant OF anger
l called him pervaricator.
I'VE exchanged talk OF this kind and |
finally invited him TO step out into the
rear of the store and we would see who
was right. He accepted the invitation OF
course. He was a great, big bruiser ca =
pable OF making me look like 30 cents in as
many seconds. We took off our coats and
rolled up the sleeves OF our shirts. l con-
sumed as much time in the operation as
possible and was doing a vast amount OF
thinking. can tell you.
1T occurred 10 me that II would be a
good plan for me to make an excuse to
get back into the store and then slip out
OF the front door. This going up against a
Colossus twice my size was little to my
liking. / had just made up my mind to
grab my coat and do disappearing specially
when the unexpected happened. The big
briuser caught up his coat and sprinted
down the alley as fast as he could leg It,
You see, 1t wasn't case of who had the
most nerve, but who had the least, and he
won"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

An after theater thought, a bottle OF
Cooks Imperial Extra Dry Champagne and
then sweet sleep"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
All He Had.

This story is going the rounds about
Lawyer William A. Redick: Several days
ago, while Mr.. Redick was out OF town, a
man called at his Office to retain him in a
case. He saw Mr. Redicks clerk and left
q retaining fee of $50. Upon his return Mr..
Redick was talking over the matter with
his clerk
What retainer did he leave?" asked the
lawyer
only $50" replied the clerk.
But that's not professional. My retainer
Is 5000 and not a cent less" grumbled the
lawyer
We'll, I took all he had" responded the
clerk, meekly.
"ies, that's professional" said Mr.,
Redick.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
south Omaha Giants Nerve Fails.

There was a round robin OF attorneys in
one OF the court rooms Willing away a
half hour before the time OF convenng
for the days business. bluffs" was the
topic OF discussion and reminlscence. Not
every man holds flush who bets a stack
OF blues" ventured Judge Lee Estelle dur
ing a pause in the talk. "and II they only
knew IL there is many a man who lays
down a winning hand before a four -husher.
This was brought vvidly 10 my mind one
day, when I narrowly escaped a Waterloo
at the hands of a client.
Il won't mention any names, but good
many of you know the man. He was a
great. big, burly giant OF a fellow, living
down in South Omaha He had mother
who was continually involved in litigatio
of some kind or other and ! used to get a
good many of the cases. One day some
merchant who was trying TO collect bill
which my client and his mother contended
they didn't owe, and he served notice on
the pair that he would bring suit Il they
neglected to pay up. Well, they neglected
to pay and the merchant commenced the
suit.
"My clients were summoned TO appear N
court on a certain day. The man came "a
me and asked what he had better do about
it, ] told him II he didn't owe the bill II
would be a very simple matter to go into
court and make the proof. The cost would
be only few dollars. The man concluded
he would save the few dollars. He said
he didn't owe the money and bill thai
he didn't owe couldn't be collected, The
hearing had been set for certain Satur'
day. As the man went out the door
told him that the law was a little peculiar
in its workings and the chances were tn,
court would enter a default against him i
he failed TO appear and make defense.
Saturday came and my client did no
come to the office The court entered
default. OF course, and sent him notice tt
that effect. A few days later | saw tn,
man in a cigar store down town. Tn,
first thing he said when | stepped iusid,
was: You're a great lawyer, your are
why didn't you let me know the case wal
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17

TO PREVENT THE GRIP
Laxative Bromo -Quinine removes the cause
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-17
Judge Fayvcett Explains

Judge Fawcett explained yesterday after
noon that his remarks to which the Real
Estate exchange takes such serious excep-
tion were not made in reference to any
speakers at dinner OF the exchange but
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-10
SI0vak Union in Session.

The Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic
Union began three days session in the
basement of the Greek Catholic church
on Fern street yesterday. Upwards of
100 delegates, representing branches Of
the union in all sections of the state,
are in attendance. The convention
opened yesterday with mass at 0 o'clock
at st. Johns Savonian church, on Ridge
street, celebrated by Rev. Charles
Pajchisak, after which the delegates
proceeded to the Greek church.
The state unions officers are as fol-
lows: President, John Merinko, Halle
ton; vice president, John Mayrosh, Ma
hanoy City; secretary, C. L. Burgner,
Exeter; financial secretary, Edmund
Lembeck, Hazleton; treasurer, Andrew
Hudock, Freeland
Among the national officers who are
attending the convention are Supreme
President John Star, Of Maltby, and the
following supreme trnstees Stafan
Plsioni, Wyoming; John Reistar, Mines
vile, and Rudolph Verne, Westfeld,
Mass.
The ladies auxiliary of the union is
also in session.
hall in honor OF the visiting delegates,
and tomorrow afternoon parade will
be held.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-10
Deaths of the Week.

John ellison, former resident OF
Buck Mountain and Drifton, died yes
terday at Mahanoy City, aged 10 years
He is survived by the following sons and
daughter: John, of Drifton; James, of
New York; Joseph, OF Mahanoy City,
and Miss Laura, of Brooklyn. The
remains will be buried in Laurytown
cemetery. The remains will arrive this
evening at Drlfton.
Mrs. Evan Jenkins, an aged and
respected woman of Upper Lehigh, died
yesterday She is survived by two sons
and two daughters, as follows: Edward
and William, of Newark, n. j.; Mrs.
Erasmus Snyder, Freeland, and Mrs.
John Edwards, Upper Lehigh. The
funeral will take place on Friday after
noon. Interment in Freeland cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas Llewellyn died on Mon
day evening at her home corner of Main
and Centre streets. The deceased was
aged 81 years and is survived by her
husband and four children. The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon at .
o'clock. Interment at Freeland ceme-
terry.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-10
Married Yesterday.

At st. AIMS church yesterday morn
ing Michael j. Bergin, of Drifton, and
Miss Annie Mclaughlin, of Adams
street, were united in marriage by Rev
+. Mack in the presence Of large num-
Der of friends. John Bergin. OF Beaver
Meadow, brother of the groom, was
best man, and Miss Celia Gallagher, OF
town, was bridesmaid. The wedding
march was played by Miss Bessie Sterl-
ing, of Pittston.
At noon Mr.. and Mrs. Bergin depart
ed for Buffalo, where they will spend a
week. Upon their return they will take
up their residence at Drifton, where the
groom holds a responsible position. The
bride is a young lady who has made an
excellent record as school teacher in
Foster township. Both have the good
wishes of large circle of friends.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-10
Company Store Law.

1t is rumored that the coal mining
firms and corporations operating in this
vicinity are preparing to conduct their
stores and mine commssaries on cash
basis, to avoid the lax on store orders
levied by the recent act of the legis-
lature.
There are other rumors to the effect
that the operators who run company
stores will unite for the purpose of test
ing the consttutionalty of the law.
The United Mine Workers propose to
give the operators reasonable length
of time to comply with the law, and
those who refuse or neglect to do so will
be proceeded against.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-07-10
CHARGED With Murder.

County Detective Jones, who has been
at IIazleton the past few days, working
on the Salvadera murder case, made an
important arrest Monday evening. Sal
vadera, whose home was at Freeland,
was stabbed to death at Hazleton on
June 20. Joseph Vito is now in jail,
charged with the crime, but he had a
couple of accomplices, it is alleged.
Detective Jones succeeded in running
down one of these suspects, arrestng
Frank Zeno, who is charged with being
an accessory. He was given hearing
before Squire McKelvy and committed
to jail to await the action of the grand
iury