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cadet named Doyle OF his own class, whom
Albert called out for insulting him. He
did not remember for what offense he had
himself been called out. He said each
class has a fighting committee which was
appointed by the class. Albert said he
was more severely haZed than other cadets
Of his class. He was asked why and an
swered: principally because of my re-
ligion."
Albert, who is a Hebrew, said he re-
signed from the academy partly because life
there was unbearable and partly because he
disliked military life. Albert further said
that II a fourth class man incurred the
displeasure of an uppeT-class man, the
sentinels who were mostly cadets Of the
upper classes would enter false den erits
against the victim and In many cases the
unfortunate cadet would thus be forced cut
of the academy. Cadets, he said, had a
right to appeal from the demerits.
Albert firmly believed that he was ostra-
cized at West Point because of his being
jew. He testified that he had been called
id Jew" by Cadets Meyer and Jordan
OF the third class. Albert at first refused
to give the names Of these boys.
The last witness of the night was f. s.
Shields of Bristol. a companion of Oscar
Booz, who testified to Oscars good charac-
ter and apparently good health.
At midnight the committee adjourned to
meet at Bristol at a. m. tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

The above map has been carefully com
piled from United States documents by The
Peruna Medicine Company OF Columbus,
Ohio. The figures were taken from the NOR
tai statistics published by the government
and entirely agree with the archivees kept
at The Hartman Sanitarium.
The map is. made in four shades. The
lightest shade shows the states which have
the lowest per cent OF deaths due to ca
tarrhal diseases. In these,states very close
to AZ per cent OF all deaths in 1890 were due
to catarrhal diseases. That Is to say, over
four out of every ten deaths were from ca
tarrhal affections.
In the states OF next darker shade the per
cent varies from AZ to As. In the next dark
er shade. 40 to As per cent OF the whole
number OF deaths resulted from catarrhal
diseases In the darkest shade we have in
dicated the states in which over so per
cent, or one half or more. of all the deaths
were directly traceable 20 catarrh as the
cause.
This is an appalling state of af.
fairs Thi@ nation has got to con.
front the fact that catarrh has
become "a national curse Catarrhal
diseases threaten the life of our
people. Over onc.half OF the peO-
pie suffer from somd, form or
degree of catarrh. Fully thirty.
five million people are personally
interested i'm the discovery of a
radical catarrh cure.
Hon. Dan A. Grosvenor of the well known
Ohio family, in letter written from Wash
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Cohen, a throat specialist OF this city, was
the first witness called at the night ses-
sion held in this city He testified to Booz
coming to him on August 4, 1900, with
we'll developed case of tuberculosis. lie
did not think the swallowing OF tabasco
sauce could produce tuberculosis.
DR.. James Wallace of Philadelphia, an
eye specialist, who treated Booz for the
eyes after he left the academy, said Booz
told him he resigned because his eyes
troubled him. The ailment proved insig-
nifcant.
Charles II. Strout, principal of st. Luke's
boarding school, Bustleton, Pa, where
Oscar BoOz prepared for West Point said II
was his impression that he did not have
great strength of character, nor was he
physically strong. He was, however, n
truthful and Christian young man. In re-
gard to his mathematical proficiency he was
good In his processes but not In his logical
facts, he not having sufficient reasoning
power. Prof. Strout thought that Booz
while at the academy was liked by the stu
dents.
Sigmund s. Albert. a former cadet, who
was a classmate OF Booz, was then called.
Alberts' testimony before the military
board was read to him. The witness at that
tions and he was asked tonight why he de-
cllned, but he could give no satisfactory re-
sponse. Albert Vas forced to do l50 eagles
and was also hung by the hands from an
iron bar. He also had to do Setting up"
exercises and wooden Willies." He never
saw anyone hazed, but knew from hearsay
that other cadets were treated like himself.
Booz Albert said, was "cut" by many OF
the cadets by reason OF his alleged
cowardce In his fight There were three
fights In Alberts class.
Albert said he himself was very much
unsuccessful in his contest and was jibed
somewhat because the upper-clasS men said
he did not fight long enough. His oppo-
nent, he said, was Lieutenant Peyton who
he thought was now in the Philippines.
The other fights were between Booz and
Keller and Cadet Alvord and Miller. All
word, like Booz and himself, being also
whipped. Albert stated that he was IN two
fights. His second contest was with 2
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Mrs. G.rccion GETS AIimony.

AINSWORTH. Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special)- y
The winter term of the district court closed
yesterday. The principal trial was the
divorce suit of Garcelon against Garcelon.
1t involved long, sad story OF alleged
unfaithfulness on the part of the husband,
brought to light by letters found in his
grip and detective efforts on the part OF
the wife. Soon after discovery he in some
way got under a moving train at Long
Pine and had to suffer amputation OF his
left arm. The application for divorce was
granted, the wife given the custody OF tho
little children, the father being permitted
60 visit them twice month. The per-
Bonal property was awarded to the wife
and alimony given her to the amount o
$1,000 to be paid at the rate Of s35 on tn,
Sd OF each and every month.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

MADISON, Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special)- THE
funds Of School District No. /. Madison,
are effectually tied up by temporary in
junction got cut by the First National
bank, enjoining the district from paying out
any more money. The petition in the case
sets forth that the bank loaned $4,000 on Il
promissory note to Frank Moore, the con-
tractor of the new school building, which
was secured by assignments of orders for
estimates due and to become due on tn,
contract. There Is s965.63 unpaid. The
Fidelity and Deposit company OF Maryland
relieved Moore some time ago. The plain
tin alleges that the defendant refuses tc
pay any more and threatens to pay the
balance on contract to the trust company
1t is further stated that Moore is insolven'
and that judgment against him would be
worthless. An accounting between the dis
trict and Moore is asked.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

Attorney Simeon Armstrong, Suite 1926
Reaper Block, Chicago, H. writes In re-
gard to Peruna 81 was afflicted with ca
tarrh for seven years. | tried many rene
dies without any profit. My catarrh was To-
Gated mainly in the head | applied TO sew
eral doctors, but they were not able to cure
me.
II learned Of the medicine, Peruna,
through medical pamphlet. can warmly
praise Peruna as certain remedy. 1t has
been three years since | was cured, and |
consider my cure lasting
IL crave to express for the benefit Of the
public, my experience with the renowned
catarrh medicine, Peruna. took It for sew
enteen weeks and am now completely cured.
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particularly effective in the cure OF catarrh.
For those who need good catarrh medi-
cine | know OF nothing better. H. w.
Ogden.
Mr.. ]. orpe, corner Twentyseventh and
Market streets, Galveston, Texas, writes:
81 was afflicted with a case of chronic ca
tarrh Of twenty years standing. l had
been partially deaf on the left side for
twelve years. Six months ago had to be
propped up in bed at night and lie on my
side for fear of choking. l did not think l
could be cured. | began taking Peruna, how
ever, and now believe myself to be thor
oIphly cured. My breath ng is perfectly free
and easy. and | cannot too highly recon-
mend your remedies. y. Orpe.
Hon. John V. Wright. Law Department,
General Land Office OF Tennessee in a
letter written from Washington, ID. O.,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

OSCEOLA. Neb., Jan. 4.-The mortgage
indebtedness OF Polk county, as shown by
the county clerks record, was decreased
some during the year just closed. There
were 1sS farm mortgages filed, amounting TO
1851 1880; released. 32i, amounting TO
1880 1850; city and town mortgages filed,
Al. amounting to s22,O73.S5; released, 49,
amounting to s2S.654si; chattel mortgages
fled, 1852, amounting to $375, 73S.l!. re-
leased, 500, amounting to s296, ,399,7S. There
were but two sheriffs deeds filed during the
whole year The large number of chattel
mortgages filed is on account of quite a
number Of farmers having bought cattle 70
iced their surplus corn and hay.
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much etter"-Mrs. Theophine Schmitt.
United States Senator Warren's wife, In
a letter from 1s4s Wyoming avenue. Wash
ington. ID. c., says: "The sample bottle OF
Peruna sent to my husband came when
was suffering from cold and l used 1t with
good results. Mrs. +. +. Warren.
Mrs. Gridley mother of Captain Gridley,
who was in command OF Dewey's flag ship,
Olympia, at the destruction OF the Span
ish feet at Manila, says OF our remedy
Peruna:
"At the solicitation OF friend I used
Peruna, and can truthfully say 1t is a grand
tonic and is a womans friend, and should
be used In every household. After using 1t
for a short period l feel like new person"
Ann Il. Gridley.
Mrs G.. Briggs, OF Minneapolis, Mimi.
Treasurer and Conductor VIM. Downs
Corps, No. 43, Wo-
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inc HHHOyInB symp-
toms, and was particularly good as a tonic.
Il take pleasure in recommending your
great national catarrh cure, Peruna as the
best l have ever tried."-W. " Sullivan
Catarrh is a systemic disease OF climatic
and nervous origin. With Peruna the
nerves become strong and the mucous mem
branes are consequently strengthened, thus
protecting the person from the bad effects
Of a changeable climate This is why some
people do not have catarrh
Hon. ]. Courtney Hlxon, ex-United
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supervisors' Banauet.

PoNCA, Neb., Jan. 4-(Spccial.) )-The
last meeting OF the old Board of Super
visors was celebrated by a banquet at the
Hotel Armstrong. given to the outgoing
officers The new board will organize with
A. Drayer OF Ponca as chairman. This is
Mr.. Drayer's third term in that ONCE. The
board consists OF five republicans and two
democrats.
The report Of the finance committee shows
balance on hand in the Dixon county
treasury Of s26.112.19. This is a remarka-
bly, good showing
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
Right to Parade Decorations.

LINCOLN. Jan. Especial )-Adjutant
General Barry today issued the following
orders:
Oficers and enlisted men who in their own
right or by right Of inheritance are mem
bers Of military societies, and men who
served In the armies and nqvies of the
United states in the war of the revolution,
the war OF 1872, the Mexican war, the war
OF the rebellion, or the war with Spain may
wear on all occasions of ceremony, when
full dress Is required. the distinctive badge
adopted by such societies.
Medals of honor and the several distinC-
tive marks for excellence I'm rifle practice
officers and enlisted men upon all occasions
of ceremony.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
HANDS DOWN And IS SHOT
German seatin Of Snyder Killed for Refus
ing to Obey Robbers.
BULLET STRAIGHT THROUGH HIS HEART
Posse of Nebrnrka citizens scours the
Country for the ifighwnymep,
One of whom is wounded,
but All Escape.

SNYBER. Neb., Jan. 4.--(special Telo-
gram AT $50 o'clock three strange men
entered the saloon of Herman Seatin at
Snyder and demanded that he throw up his
hands Plucklly or foolishly the saloon
man refused to obey the robbers orders
and one OF them shot him through the heart.
lie was killed instantly. The robbers hur-
redly left the saloon.
a posse of citizens was organized and
went In pursuit Of the murderer. One Of
the robbers was shot. but all escaped. The
posse Is still in pursuit.
telegram was received at the Omaha
police station late last night from the chlct
OF police OF Fremont conveying the intelli-
gence that saloOnkeeper of Snyder. VII
lage thirty miles west OF Fremont, had been
robbed and murdered by three men. de-
scription of the men was given, as 1t was
believed they were headed for Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
Nast Paint Nat Exemnt

WEST POINT. Neb., Jan. -(Special)-
Smallpox has broken out in this city
family named Bergman. living in the south
western part OF town. is down with the dis
ease. The family consists OF the father and
a number OF small children, who are all af-
fected The premises have been quarnntined
by order OF the Board of Health.
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Two Town. sued for $4,000.

CAMBRIDGE. Neb., Jan. 4.-(special)-
Arapahoe and Cambridge each has a
81, 900 damage suit on hand. The plaintiff
in each case is asking for that amount on
the ground OF injuries received from de-
fective sidewalks. The cases will come
up at the next term of the district court
for Furnas county, January IS.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

OF feruna as a ca
tarrh remedy:
For some time !
have been a sufferer
from catarrh in its
incipient stage. so
much so that | be-
came alarmed as to
my general health.
But, hearing of Pc
runa as a good rem =
edy l gave 1t n fair
trial and soon began
to improve. Its ef-
fects were distinctly
beneficial removing
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

ington, ID. c., says:
ALLOW me to ex-
press my gratitude
TO you for the bene-
fit derived from one
bottle of Peruna.
One W g Elk h a $
brought wonderful
changes and / am
now as well as ever.
Besides being one
OF the very best
spring tonics it is
an excellent catarrh
remedy" Daniel A.
~
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special.) }
It. w. Kennedy, who has been stopping in
this city with a friend, disappeared very
suddenly yesterday and no one seems to
know what became of him Mysterious
hints of suicide were INDUCED In previous
to his departure and as he was known to be
despondent from i'll health and want OF EN-
ployment his friends are very anxious about
him. He formerly lived in Omaha, but later
worked for the government at Nebraska
CITY.
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YORK. Neb Jan. 4.-(Special. THE cit-
iens and business men of York can look back
and feel highly satifed with the progress.
in the way OF building improvements. in
creased business and the wonderful growth
OF the city of York,
During the last year a larger number Of
brick business blocks were built and larger
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

MADISON, Neb., Jan. Especial )-The
funeral OF p. Il. Bubman at Creston yester-
day afternoon was one of the largest held
in that town. The services were held In
the Methodist Episcopal church, being con-
Quoted by Rev. J. Il. Fowler OF this city.
The knights OF Pytnias Of this city had
charge Of the ceremonies and were assisted
by Company +. First Nebraska regiment
Mr. Bubman was the young man killed al
Norfolk New Years eve by the explosion oi
a
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

Secretary German
Consulate, write 8
from Chicago. ILL.,.
3i17 Wabash ave-
nue.: IL suffered
this winter with "A
severe attack of la
grippe, and heard
of the value OF Pc
runa in such cases.
After using only
three bottles / not
only found that the
la grippe had dis
appeared, but my
general health was
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

number OF fine residences than in years pre-
ceding complete sewerage system was
finished and the contractors we're paid out
Of the funds on hand. This year York will
have free mail delivery, six rural mail
routes and make strong pull for a gov
ernment building.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
New OmcinI. in GnrneId County.

BURWELL, Neb, Jan. 4-(Special.)-
few changes took place yesterday in the
county court house. r. l.. Miller becomes
county judge to fill vacancy and f. D..
Thurston coroner, to fill vacancy. ]. w.
Brockus, populist. succeeds d. f. Ander-
son. republican, making the county board
populist instead of republican. c. o. Brown
succeeds Guy Laverty as county attorney.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

Written at Wash
ington, ID. c., says
the following Of Pc
runa, the natiopal
catarrh remedy: 81
can conscientiously
recommend your
Peruna as a fine
tonic and all around
good medicine to
I h Sc who are in
need of n catarrh
remedy. 1t has been
commended to me
by people who have
used 1t, as a remedy
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
Big Liabilities and small Assets.

NEW YORK, Jan. l.-The schedule Of the
Indebtedness OF the late Stock exchange
firm Of Hatch ~ Foote was filed today In
the United States district court. The la
unsecured claims amount to S63S79. The
nominal assets amount to S$,673. The prin-
cipal asset is "A seat I'm the Stock exchange,
the value of which Is placed at $40 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

mans Relief Corps,
writes from 24l9
Central Ave, Min
neapolis, Mimi: "A
few months ago my
health seemed to
break down all at
once. / found no
relief from the pre-
scriptio of my
physician. l began
the use OF Peruna
and before / had
taken the second
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sho.men Know of No Combine.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 4.-Local shoe manu-
faCturers who were questioned today re-
Earding the story that the National Shoe
company, comprising twelve leading manu-
factories, VIII be organized with depots in
every leading city In the United States AS
serted nothing had been heard of the mat
ter here. one manufaCtory, which Is the
largest Of It's kind in the world, says H.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

PONCA. Neb,. Jan. ESPECIAL THE
store kept by Postmaster Dugan at Good
win, a small town on the Short Line near
here, was entered by burglars last night and
a quantity of goods and stamps were taken.
No other trace of the thieves has been
found.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
Thrown and Killed.

FULLERTON, Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special.)-
Verne, the 12-year- old son of Isaiah Lutz,
residing near this city, was thrown from
horse yesterday evening and instantly
killed 1t is supposed that his neck was
broken
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
May Cripple the ROndmnster.

FREMONT, Neb, Jan. 4-Cspecial)--
Martin Johnson, roadmaster on the Elk
horn, was brought to his home in this city
yesterday suffering from a fracture OF his
right knee, which may make him perma-
nently crippled. The injury was caused
by n bad fall on the pavement at Sioux
City yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

bdN > tilt loliOW lilb
of Peruna for ca
tarrh: 81 have used
Peruna in my fam
lily and can cheer
fully recommend 1t
as being all you rep
resent and W s h
every one who is
suffering with ca =
tarrh, general de-
bility, or prostra-
tion could know of
II, / would advise
all such to take II in
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

scribed today for the Hanley centerboard
boat, which will compete for the honor of
defending the Americas cup. This means
that there will be enough In sight TO exceed
the total of $4,000 necessary to build tho
boat and carry II through the trial and cup
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
Fatal Use of Ether for neadncb..

CHILLlCOTHE, Mo, Jan. 4.-Jessie Il.
Clark, an actress whose stage name was
Violet Cregdn, was found dead IN her room
at a hotel here, Death resulted from
the use Of ether, believed To have been
taken TO relieve headache She has rcla-
tives I'm Barihou and LaVelle, WIS., who,
however have not been located. The
wOmans 5-year-old child was with her, but
is unable to give any names.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

1t cures when all others fail."-Simeon
Armstrong.
Hon. w. V. Sullivan, United States Sena
tor from Mississippi, in letter recently
written to Or. Hartman. says the following
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
For a Cold In the Head.
'AXATlVE BROMO-QUININE TABLETS.
Postmaster at Cambridge Resigns.

CAMBRIDGE, Neb, Jan. 4-(Special)-
The Cambridge postofiice changed hands
this week. e. r. Bee resigning in favor OF
George Williams. The firm of Perry
Bee has purchased a lumber yard at Fair
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

States Consul at Foo
c h o W, China, of
Washington, d. c.,
says the following
of Peruna: 81 join
W | t h my distin-
guished friend, Gen
eral Wheeler. of my
state, in recon
mending your prep
aration, = erun a.
Friends who have
used It recommend
IL as an excellent
tonic and particular
ly good as a catarrh
cure. j. Courtney
Hixon.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

PONCA, Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special. THE
Odd Fellows Of this city have purchased the
Mccarthy block. The upper story will be
remodeled for a lodge room and banquetlng
hall.
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LA GRIPPE ARE TYPES OF CATARRH

and la grippe. | would not be without 1t Ia
the house. / really think that II has added
years to my life" Mrs. Jane Gift.
Mrs. Theophine Schmitt. wife OF ex-
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the terrible consequences. l regard 1t as
a most valuable remedy, and most cheerfully
recommend it."-John V. Wright.
Congressman Amos J. Cummings, OF
New York, writes the following letter in re-
gard TO Peruna:
New York Oct. 11th, 1898.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus o.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05

........ bottle | was com
pletely restored."-Mrs. G. Briggs.
Anyone who wishes perfect health must
be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh Is
well-nigh UNIVERSAL; almost omnipresent,
Peruna is the only absolute safeguard Pc
runa is the only absolute safeguard known.
cold is the beginning Of catarrh. To pre-
vent colds, to cure coles, is to cheat ca
tarrh out OF its victims, Peruna not only
cures but prevents catarrh. Every household
should be supplied with this great remedy
for coughs, colds and so forth.
A book on catarrh sent free to any ad-
dress by The Peruna Medicine Co.. Colum-
bus, Ohio
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
Money Rcndy for New HanIey Bont

BOSTON, Jan. 4.-The Post tomorrow will
say: Forty thousand dollars in addition to
the sums subscribed were practically sub
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
Rob ~ Goodwin store,

bury, Neb. Il. r. Bee will remove to that
place and take charge OF the yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-01-05
MORE LIGHT ON BOOz CASE
Congressional Committee Begins Investigs.
ton Independent Of War Roard.
BOYS FATHER LAYS HIS DEATH TO HAzlNe
Testimony brings ont the Fact That
Before His Entrance Mt We1 Point
the Deceased was Not Physi-
caIIy sound.

BRISTOL, Pa, Jan 4.-The house com
mittee OF five congressman, appointed by
Speaker Henderson to Investigate the case
OF Oscar L.. Booz, formerly a West Point
cadet, who, II is alleged, died from injuries
received from being hazed by the upper
class men two years ago, began its inquiry
here today. The committee, which consists
of Charles Dick, Ohio, chairman; Edmund
II. briggs, New York; Irving T. Wagner,
Pennsylvania; Walter I. Smith Iowa, and
y. f. Clayton New York. arrived here from
Philadelphia this forenoon and Immediately
went into session. Chairman Dick presided.
number OF witnesses were present, but
the committee decided to hear the members
of the Booz family first.
william II. Booz. father OF the deceased
cadet. was the first witness. He was asked
by Chairman Dick to tell the story OF his
boys life while at the military academy
as far as he knew. Mr.. Booz then went
over the same story he told before the War
department inquiry sveral days ago.
Mr. Booz said Oscar did not complain OF
"eagling," but spoke more of the fight and
the tabasco sauce incident Oscar told him
he had black and blue marks on his body
as n result Of his encounter with an upper
| class n an. Oscar reluctantly told his
father that the hot sauce had been poured
down his throat three times and that force
was used.
"Mr. Booz," asked Congressman wanger
was your son absolutely truthful"
YES. sir, absolutely" was the reply
Oscar said he was getting along very well
until he received heart blow, which
knocked him out. Oscar. the father said,
never had any throat or pulmonary troubles
previous to going to West Point. Oscars
eyes did not trouble him previous to going
| TO West Point.
Chairman Dick asked several questions as
| to the education of the son. He said he
was up to the average and was proficient
| in mathematics.
Chairman Dick-Why did you not make
| official complaint to the officials OF the
academy as 20 your sons treatment?
II was afraid to do that because OF the
| upper-class men,"
do you believe your son died as a result
OF hazing at West Point?" Mr.. Booz was
! asked
81 firmly do