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W. N. u. SAT- Lako-No, l7, 1902.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
NAVY HAS VALUABLE SECRET
New Explosive that Places Foreign
War ships at the Mercy of
American Men-Of-War.

WASHINGTON. July S0.-A new time
fuse. for use on armor-piercing shells
loaded with q recently discovered secret
explosive OF great power. has been invented
by Navy department ordnance experts, and
will revolutionize foreign war ship build
ing.
Tests Of the explosive and fuse have
been made, and so long as the United States
government holds the secret foreign battle
ships either must double their steel walls
or be as wooden frigates against the new
destroyer.
General Crozier. chief OF ordnance, is
quoted as having said that a test Of the
new explosive has been conducted with
eminent success at the Sandy Hook proving
grounds, that the shell carried its contents
through the thickest armor. and that the
fuse lived long enough to have exploded
on the interior OF a ship Of war.
fhe greatest penetration secured was that
Of a shell fired from a twelve-inch gun. II
pierced a fourteen,lneh Krupp armor be-
fore detonation. The heaviest shield now
in use Is said to be only twelve inches.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
TOURISTS HAVE GOOD TINE
First Day Out Wound Up BY a Ball and
Reception at bot Springs.
SEVERAL STOPS MADE IN NEBRASKA
knights of Ak-ssr-Ben Given a warm
welcomes wherever They co on
Journey to IA Black
Hills.

HOT SPRINGS, s. D., July 30.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-The business men OF this beau
tlful summer resort, together with the
guests Of the Evans, extended a cordial
reception to the Ak-Sar-Ben excursionists
Of Omaha and South Omaha. The hotel
was decorated with green, red and yellow,
the Ak-Sar-Ben c%olors, in honor Of the
occasion. An address Of welcome was de-
livered by Colonel A. J. Kellar In behalf
OF the city, which was happily responded
to by Rev. Edward F. Trefz for the visitors.
The famous Twenty-second regimental band
OF Fort Crook rendered an elaborate con-
cert program and Frank Dunlop enter
tanned the company with select readings.
The evening Of pleasure wound up with a
ball rendered by the Evans hotel.
At Hay Springs the excursionists we're
met by the leading business men with their
wives at the depot. where was exhibited
an elaborate display Of the natural prod
ucts of Sheridan county.
At Chadron the excursionists were met
by the citizens with carriages and auto
mobiles and taken through the beautiful
little city of the foothills. After a short
stop at Buffalo Gap the excursionists pulled
out for Hot Springs, where the Omaha pill
grims arrived on time and after enjoying
the famous plunge baths Of that resort
and a dinner at the Evans proceeded to the
festivities Of the evening.
GORDON. Neb., July 3O.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The Ak-Sar-Ben special with 15S
hungry people on board arrived on time at
Long Pine and took breakfast with Rome
Miller at Ainsworth. The women of the
town presented each pilgrim with a beautl-
full bouquet.
Stops were made at Johnstown, Valentine
and Gordon. The citizens OF each town
turned out enmasse to greet the Omahana:
A more ~jubilant party never left Omaha,
not a thing occurring to mar the pleasure
OF the crowd.
The party will arrive at Hot Springs to-
night on schedule time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
BEsLER MAKES A CHANGE
General Superintendent of Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy Gives
Up EzactinE Duties.

CHICAGO. July 3O.-Mr. J. d. Besler. for
seventeen years general superintendent OF
the Chicago. Burlington 4 Quincy rail-
road, has given up the exaeting duties of
that post for a position on the stan OF
the ace president. In his new position
Mr.. Besler will have charge Of the con-
struction work, which Is in progress over
a large portion OF the Burlington system
in connection with double tracking and
grade revision.
Following the time-honored custom of
the Burlington. Mr. F. C. Rice. superin-
tendsnt of the Illinois lines at Galesburg.
has been promoted to the general super
intendeney and Mr.. II. D.. Judson, super
intendent Of the Chicago division, has been
promoted to be superintendent Of the Hli-
nois lines. Mr.. ". b. Throop has been
appointed superintendent OF the Chicago
division with headquarters at Aurora, and
Mr.. r. NJ. Kimber has been appointed SUI
perintendent Of the Galesburg division
with headquarters at G~alesburg. The
changes lake eject August l.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
AT TEcUMSEH CHAUTAUoUA
Taxidermic Display and Lecture by
Hon. #. c. FritE il Feature
of wednesday, Program.

TECUMSEH, Neb,, July 3O.-(special
Telegram.)-The feature Of the Tecumseh
C~hautauqua today was the taxidermic dis
play made by Hon. F. o. Fritz Of Brown
Vile and his lecture on natural history.
Mr.. Fritz exhibited several hundred speci-
mems, among them being a vulture which
he shot from the, wreck OF the battleship
Maine a few days after 1t went down in
Havana harbor. me fn
Rev. G. NJ. Gates Of Stella, was to give
his experiences in a trip through Yellow
stone park, but be was unable to I'LL his
appointment. So "a .se'1rc ~
Singing, Rotations and a few remarks
by Superintendent whitman occupied the
balance of time.
Tonight, after a band concert and choir
singing, Hon. Thomas Darnell Of Lincoln
delivered his famous temperance lecture,
THE Curse Of the Individual and Of the
Nation.~
Hon. W. II. Thompson of Grand Island
fusion candidate for governor, will be on
the grounds tomorrow. .
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
RECORD PRICE FOR CATTLE
Nebraska Steers Bring Big Money in
Kansas City Stock
Yards.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. July SO.-(speciaI
Telegram.)-Another record for high priced
cattle was made at the Kansas City stock
yards this afternoon shortly before 2 o'clock.
Samuel Kimmel of Nebraska received $500
per 100 pounds for twenty-nine steers, av-
eraging 1,44s pounds. The price received
was the highest ever paid on the Kansas
City market. The string consisted Of Short
horn and Polled Angus 3-year-olds. The
cattle had been fed since November on a
full feed of shelled corn. oil meal and al
falfa.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
Fillmore Needles Convene.

GENEVA, Neb.. July ~SO.-(special.)-
The FILLMORE County Medical society met
in the parlor OF the Jameson hotel yes
terday. DR.. B.. B. Mozee spoke on the
subject Of Cancer" and DR.. B. B. Davis
Of Omaha lectured on Surgical Lessons
OF the Abdomen Two applicants were
admitted to the association, DR.. J. Blxby
OF Geneva and DR.. C. F. Morsman OF
strang. The annual election OF ofhcers
resulted in Dr.. c. snowdon Of Davenport
for president; DR.. L. C. Canine, Geneva.
vice president; DR.. Flora Barnett, Geneva,
secretary and treasurer. Adjournment was
taken until October 20, 1902
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
CONDITION OF THE
T indicates trace OF precipitation
August Averages.

The following data for the month of
August, covering a period OF thirty-one
years, have been compiled from the weather
bureau records at Omaha:-
Temperature-Mean or normal tem2era-
'ture. "A degrees; the warmest month was
that OF 1881. with ar average OF 30 degrees;
the coolest month was that Of 1873. with
an average OF 20 degrees; the highest tenn
perature was 105 degrees. on August 10,
1874; the lowest temperature was "A de-
grees, on August 80, 1886.
observation-disclosures for the month.
3.29 inches; average number of days with
on OF an inch or more, eight; the greatest
monthly precipitation was III inches. In
1915; the least monthly precipitation was
IS OF an inch. In 1884: tbs greatest amount
OF precipitation recorded In any twenty
foul consecutive hours was Isl Inches, on
August y and u. 1884.
Clouds and Weather-Average number OF
clear days, ls; partly cloudy days, ~; cloudy
days, 6.
Wind-The prevailing winds have been
from the south; the highest velocity of
the win was 81 miles. from the northeast.
August rs, 1S96. L A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Onicia1
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
BLooDHoUNDS ON THE TRAIL
search for Negro who IL the Alleged
Murderer of Virginia
Whine Man.

WASHINGTON, July SO.-A dispatch
from Dranesville, Va, states that Detective
John Branch arrived there from Suffolk.
Va, this morning with several bloodhounds'
The hotel there was filled with men
awaiting Branch's coming. As soon as he
arrived the horses we're saddled and tele-
phone messages we're sent TO nearby places
inviting mounted mel to participate In the
chase for Charles Craven, the alleged muir
derer OF william II. Wilson.
It was after s o'clock when the posse left
the hotel and went I'm the direction of the
place where the colored man was last seen.
should the dogs get on the mans trail, De-
tective Branch thinks he will capture him
before shutdown.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
Fremont oouncI stands Divided.

FREMONT. Neb.. July 30.-(Special.)-
Bx- Councilman Breitenfeld's ordinance for
bidding the sale Of nrecrackers, toy pis-
tils, ETC., which has been pending before
the city council for several months and
been the cause Of many heated argu-
ments, was LAID on the table last night by
the vote Of Mayor Wilson, the council
standing four for and four against. The
advocates of a "quiet Fourth" do not pro-
pose to let the matter drop and an or
dinance less drastic in It's provisions WI
probably be introduced later. The couL-
ell transacted a large amount Of routine
business and allowed the monthly bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
TO Push Republican, Campaign.

HASTINGS. Neb., July 3O.-(special.)-
The Fifth district republican congressional
committee met in Hastings yesterday and
devoted an entire half day discussing the
plans for conducting its campaign. Judge
Norris, the republican nominee for congress,
was present and addressed the meeting.
He also offered several good suggestions in
regard to the plan OF the campaign and
they were adopted. Every county in the
district was represented with the exception
Of Hall. Much interest was manifested
and all reports were most encouraging.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

Why nOt7 A little vanity
is a good thing. Perhaps
you can't be hair-vain, your
hair Is so thin, so short, so
gray. Then use Ayers Hair
Vigor. II stops falling OF
the hair, makes the hair
grow, and always restores
color to gray hair.
:" have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
over 40 years. ! am nov In my elst
year and have an abundance OF soft
brown hair, which l attribute to the use
Of your preparation. Mrs. Mary A.
Keith, Beileville, III.
So. Al druuiSA LG AYER CO., level. AAuA
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
Alleged Horsethief Under bonds.

AINswoRTH. Neb.. July sO.-(special
Telegram.)-J. T. Rea. a young man living
at Long Pine. was arraigned before County
Judge Potter this afternoon. charged with
stealing horses from Senator F. NJ. Currie
Of Custer county. He was placed under
$1,000 bonds TO await the preliminary ex-
animation which was set for August is.
The accused is a son Of Dick Rea. a former
Tanchman OF southeastern Brown county.
Senator currie believes he has sufhcient
conviction.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
THREE TRAMPS ROB A MAN
Held Up and Revolver and
Handouts Taken.

OGDEN, Utah. July 30.-Three tramps
held up and robbed a passenger from the
Rio Grande Western train who had stepped
cut on the platform of the union station
here last night
A detective who went in pursuit Of the
robbers was in turn held up and relieved
OF his revolver. handouts and other para
phernalla. A posse headed by several po-
licemen took up the pursuit Of the robbers,
They came up with them and in an exchange
of shots which followed Policeman Farr was
severely wounded.
The robbers then fed toward the hills
north Of the city. Bloodhounds from the
state penitentiary were put on the trail this
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
TO coNFIScATE A RAILROAD
state of Washington Attorney begins
n Suit Under tbs Anti
Allen Law.

SPOKANE, Wash, July SO.-County At
torney NJ. H. Jesup of Ferry county, acting
for the state, has started suit at Republic.
Wash, to confscate all the property in this
state OF the Kettle Valley lines, which run
from Grand, b. c., to Republic, On the
ground that a majority Of stock is held by
aliens.
There are about forty miles of road in
Washington and. with equipments, 1t Is
valued at $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
WIND AND RAIN PLAY HAVOC
Damage Crops and Blow Down wires
Mt Tekamah, Leaving Town
In Darkness.

TEKAMAH, Neb., July ~SO.-(special Tel
egram. "A severe rain and windstorm
struck here at s o'clock p. m, the most de-
here for many years to trees.
Corn is badly injured, the electric light
and telephone wires are badly broken with
fallen trees and the city is In darkness
tonight. One and a half inches Of rain fell
In twenty minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
HoRTIcULTURISTS WIND UP
summer Session of the state AssOcia-
tiOn an Interesting
One.

TECUMsEH. Neb., July 3o.-(special)-
The summer session OF the Nebraska Hor-
ticuitufai society closed here today,
The principal features were an address
by Hon. Silas Wilson. an officer Of the
Iowa Horticultural society. on the subject
of "Birds,'' one by e. F. Stephens OF Crete
on Organization for Marketing of Fruit"
and one by Prof. r. A. Emerson of Lincoln
on Ridge against Hill Culture of Sweet
Potatoes"
This afternoon the visitors were taken
for a ride over the city and to nearby
orchards.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

TECUMSEH, Neb., July 3o.-(special.)-
Section Foreman Peter Davey Of the Bur-
lington was severely injured by being run
over by two handcars yesterday morning.
He had started with his gang west Of the
city, the men using two handcars. Mr..
Dayey was seated on the front OF the FIRST
car which was thrown up by an obstruc-
tion on the track. unseating the victim and
both cars passed over his body. His flesh
was lacerated on his back and sides. a scalp
wound was inflicted and one Of the bones
OF his left lower limb was broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
BOY Injured while Asleep.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., July SO.-(spe-
cial.)-While tossing about in his sleep last
night Claude. the 14-year-old son Of David
Allen thrust his leg through a window,
s~evering the artery of the right leg Just
above the ankle. Physicians were hur-
riedly and managed to stop the
flow Of blood. The boy is very weak to-
day. but 1t is believed that he will sur
vlva
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

cents a bushel profit in the deal for those
on the long side.
Instead OF the market collapsing as a
result of the adoption Of a 45-cent marginal
price yesterday by the Board Of Trade d.
~rectors, July oats advanced 3 cents today
and closed at SO cents. Indications were
that the parties in control Of the market
had become indignant at the move Of their
opponents and intende making the bears
settle all OBLIGATIONS in the pit.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
PIattsmouth Man ssissing.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb., July SO.-(spe-
fl l.)-Henry Peters. who came here from
Arlington May l. and has since run the
saloon in Fitzgerald block. has been miss
ing since Monday morning. HE wife
stated that when she awoke Monday morn
ing he was gone. and she has no idea where
he is. A representative of the Storz Brew
ing comrsny came from Omaha and placed
William Hicks, the bartender. in charge
of the business.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

FA1RBURY. Neb., July SO.-(speciaI.)- =
swindler posing as a saleman OF Church &
Dwight. New York soda manufacturers.
operated here July p. He worked through
out Kansas and unless soon apprehended.
probably will victimize many retail grocers
Of Nebraska. His plan is to induce mer-
chants to indorse bogus drafts whics he
draws on the New York firm.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

BANCROFT. Neb.. July sO.-(special Tel
egram.)-A severe thunder and hailstorm
visited this section Of the country this
afternoon. doing considerable damage to
crops. The hail was the largest that has
fallen In recent years, the Episcopal church
had all the windows on the west broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
HYMENEAL.
sistek-Rogers.

HASTINGS, Neb., July 30.-(Special.)-
Miss Georgia Rogers of this city and ]. L.
sistek Of Ravenna were married at s o'clock
last night. Rev. Van Dyke Wight officiating.
The was performed at the home
OF the brides mother, Mrs. Anna Rogers.
The bride and groom nave gone to Ravenna
to live.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

Keeping the machinery Of the municipal
government moving for the last year cost
the round sum Of $52s.112.24. Last year the
expenditure was $7ss.OO4.1s, a difference Of
1894 ,s91. SO.
These were the grand totals compiled by
T. A. Carroll, government statistician. who
has Just completed his labors and filed the
tabulated results with Beman c. Fox. the
city treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

AaAA1h a.
disease. l would
give all / had to
be cured, but
nothing seemed
to do me much
& o o d until a
neighbor recom-
mended I h a { l
try w a e 8
Safe Cure. 1t " as
with but little
hope that l tried
Il. but within two
weeks my gem
eral health was
improved and In
four months L
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
OUTPUT OF PACKING HOUSES
Just Half as Many Hogs slaughtered
as in Corresponding Week
Last Year.

CINCINNATI, July S~O.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The Price Current says: The
marketing of hogs has been reduced to
small proportions. The total western pack
ing is 255. 900, compared with 305 900 the
preceding week and $40, 900 last year.
Since March / the total is 1896, 900, against
9,S75, 900 a year ago. Prominent places
compare as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

was completely cured. I hardly dared 70
believe that such good fortune was NINE,
but 1 have not lost a meal nor had an
ache or pain since. Words seem but poor
to express my gratitude. Yours truly, H.
NJ. STUDIO alderman, 9th Ward):'
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table and contains no narcotic or harmlul
drugs; II does not constipate; 1t Is now
put up in two regular sizes and Is solo ny
all druggists, or direct, at 90 CENTS AND
800 A BOTTLE.
Refuse substitutes. There is none just
as good" as Warmers Safe Cure. 1t is pre-
scribed by all doctors and used In the leao-
ing hospitals.
WARMERS SAFE PILLS move the
bowels gently and aid a speedy cure.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

tarrhal diseases.
He advises women free OF charge.
II you are suffering from any female
arrangement write him a description OF
your symptoms and he will give you the
benefit Of his experience in the treatment
Of women's diseases.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case. and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advise
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
Park-wiIey.

PLATTsMoUTH. Neb.. July 30.-(spe-
cial.)-George H. Park of Plattsmouth and
Miss Addie e. Wiley Of Murray were mar
ried at the home of @. NJ. Park. Rev. H.
B. Burgess performing the ceremony.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
May Attend Workmen Picnic.

SEWARD. Neb.. July 3d. (speciaI)-The
workmen picnic held In Seward park yes
terday under the auspices Of the Lincoln
and Seward lodges proved a great success.
The Burlington road brought up ten coach
loads Of sxeursionists from Lincoln In the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
e. w. grove.

This name must appear on every box OF
the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tab
lets. the remedy that cures q cold In one
day. 25 cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
TRIAL ROTTLE FREE.

WARMERS SAFE CURE will absolutely
and permanently cure any diseased condi-
ton Of the kidneys. liver, bladder or blood
that they will send postpaid without
any cost to you, a large trial bottle, II you
will write Warner Safe Cure Company,
Rochester. N. Y. and mention having
seen this liberal offer In The Omaha Daily
Bee. The genuineness of this offer Is
fully guaranteed. Write the medical de-
partment for advice, medical booklet,
diagnosis and analysis, which will be sent
you free of charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
81 SUFFERED TERRIBLY
WITH FEMALE WEAKNESSES"
SAYS MRS. ESTHER M. MINER.
81 Had the Headache cOntin-
ualIy - Could Not DO My
WOrk-Pe-ru.na Cured"

Mrs. Esther NJ. Miner, DeGran,
Ohio, writes:
81 was a terrible sufferer from
female weakness and had the
headache continually. I was
not able to do my house. work for
my husband and myself. / wrote
you and described my condition
as rear as possible. You recon.
mended Peruna. l took four bot.
ties and was completely cured.
1 think Peruna q wonderful
medicine and have reeommend-
ed il to my friends with best re-
sults."-Mrs. E. NJ. Miner.
Miss Mamie Groth, Piatteville. wis,
writes. Accept a grateful girl
thanks for the wonderful help l hav,
received through the use OF Peruna. Al,
though l looked well and strong l have fol
several years suffered with frequent back.
ache and would for several days have split,
ting headaches. 1 did not wish to fill M
system with poisonous drugs. and so wheI
several OF my friends advised me to TAX
Peruna, 1 asked my physician what h,
thought Of II. He recommended It and $,
I took 1t and am entirely without pain o
any Iii now."-Miss Mamie Groth.
DR.. S. B.. Hartman, President Of TIL,
Hartman sanitarium. has had over fit,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
shaw hack at washington.

WASHINGTON. July a0.-Secretary
shaw returned here today from his trip
to oyster Bay and Atlantic City.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

morning and returned in the evening. The
day was an ideal one n everybody en-
ioyed themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

AS everyone knows. white will be worn very
late this fall. and shirt w%aistings Of the
heavier sorts, all through the winter.
We have all kinds. and from a point Of
desirability they'll be as desirable next
season as now. 1t will certainly pay
you to share in the stirring price econo-
mics now offered.
All our eOc white shirt waistings and fancy
lawns, now 10c yard.
All our 25c white oxfords, madras and
lawns. now 1870 yard.
All our 3Oc white s%uitings and shirt waist
ings, now 15o yard.
All our 4Oc white suitings and shirt waist
ings, now zoe yard.
Csc and SOC white s~uitings and shirt waist
ings. now 25c yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31

Remnants Of 15c percale and gingham. 19c
palmetto batiste and lawn. also Csc tissue,
a.. now sc yard.
Remnants OF every kind, all good lengths,
most Of them sold as high as 30c, now
8 1-3c yard.
Remnants Of hne baatistes, Scotch ana
s Irish dimities, colored piques, fancy
shirt waist and suiting oxford. mostly
dress pattern lengths. all at 1Oc yard.
Remnants Of fine embroidered tissues and
other high class wash goods that sold
up to 4oc and 45c yard, now 15c yard.
Remnants OF muils, crepes, st. Gall swiss
and silk mousseline de sole. many CT
these sold at 800 yard, now Csc yard.
All our Csc lace striped tissues for either
dresses or waists, now 15c yard.
All our SOC linen shirt waist bingham. now
Csc yard.
All our 55c novelty mulls. all in linen coll
ored grounds, now 35c yard.
All our s5c plain silk b~atiste. As inches
wide, now 4sc yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Warmer Thursday and FRI
day Fair IL Promise for
Nebraska.

WASHINGTON. July So.-Forecast:
For N~ebraska-Fair and warmer Thurs
day; Friday fair.
Fer 1owa-Fair Thursday and Friday.
For North and South Dakota, Kansas
and Montana-Fair Thursday and Friday.
For Missouri and I~llinois-Fair Thursday
and Friday; light, variable winds.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, July 90.-Omcial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day of the last three
years:
Maximum Minimum t tsmPsFstHTs..:. g g q e e
Mean S.ssIni S,s%1}S es z e g e
Record % temperature and precipitation
at Omaha for this day and since March l..
1902:
Normal temperature. 76
Excess for the s
Total excess since March ............,... 1S7
Normal precipitation ................ 10 inch
Deficiency for the day .............. .1S inch
Total rainfall since March LII. SO inches
Deficiency since March 1.......... III inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1901 -, b.91 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1900 -. 2. 81 inches
REPORTS from stations az Z r. "a.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-31
ouREp.

IA Roscoe boulevard, Chicago. Gentle
men: About two years ago l had one foot
in the grave, as the saying goes, and life
looked pretty black to me; the doctors