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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
DOCTOR HAS DISAPPEARED
Those Left Behind Can Assign No
ReasOn for His Sudden
LeavetakinE.

ALLIANCE, Neb., Jan. 29.-(special Tele-
gram.)-Dr. E. D. Brewer, a practicing ply
stefan Of Hyannis, Neb.. mysteriously dis
appeared from that place last month and
since that time his whereabouts have been
a mystery. He was last seen at this place
near the Burlington depot carrying a light
telescope. The theory Of foul play was en-
tertained by friends and his brother, W F.
Brewer Of the Bozeman (Mont.) Miner,
came to Hynannis and has instituted a
vigorous search. He is Of the opinion that
the doctor has disappeared for reasons
which he will not disclose and places no
credence upon the report that the doctor
has met with foul play or committed sui
eide. which theory has been advanced.
DIR. Brewer graduated from the Nebraska
State university. receiving the degree of
NJ. D.. and practiced in Lincoln for a year,
removing to Hyannis last October and re-
Stunning the practice of his profession. The
doctor had no financial trouble or any
other that can be learned Of and the mys-
terry surrounding his disappearance has
caused great surprise.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
PLANS FOR CHARACTERIZATION
Presbyterians of Southwestern Part
of the state Meet at
Hastings,

HASTINGS, Neb., Jan. 2~s.-(Speclal Tele-
gram.)-The Presbyterian churches OF
southwestern Nebraska held an important
meeting in this city today. Plans and
methods Of evangelistic work were dis
cussed. Rev. w. Carter, d. D., of Kansas
City was present, representing the COM
mittee. DR.. Carter is visiting a number
Of churches and will preach at Hastings
next Sunday. Ministers we're present from
all parts OF the state.
AT IL O'Clock a service was held in the
interest OF Christian education, and more
than 200 Of the students listened to an in
teresting address by Rev. B. NJ. LoLg, d.
D.. Of Lincoln.
In the afternoon the subject Of evange-
listic services was discussed. Rev. Carter,
d. D., Of Kansas City, Rev. T. s. Lexton,
ID. D., OF Seward and Rev. c. T. Schaeffer
OF New York took part.
This evening two meetings we're held.
Rev. c.. T. Schaeffer preached at the First
Presbyterian church and Rev. W. l. Brooks
at the German Presbyterian church.
At the meeting Of Presbyterians a COM
mittee was appointed to arrange and carry
on evangellstic services in this part Of the
state. Arrangements were also made TO
install Rev. J. G. Russell as pastor Of the
Presbyterian church at Beaver City and
Rev. MIR. Fry Of the United Brethren
church was received at the presbytery.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
And Tired, Fretted
Mothers
Find Comfort In CutlCuTa Soap
and Ointment
When All Other Remedies and
Physicians Fail.

Instant relief and refreshing sleep
for skin-tortured babies and rest for
tired, worried mothers in warm baths
with Cuticura Soap, and gentle anoint-
lngs with Cuticura Ointment, purest of
omollient skin cures, to be followed In
severe cases by mild doses of Cuticura
Resolvent Pills. This Is the purest,
sweetest, most SPEEDY, permanent and
economical treatment for torturing,
disfguring, itching, burning, bleeding,
scaly, crusted and pimply skin and
scaly humours, with loss of hair, of in
fauts and children, rs well rs adults,
and Is sure to succeed when hll other
remedies and the best physicians fail.
The agonizing itching and burning
of the Ekin, as in eczema; the frightful
scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair
and crusting Of the scalp, as in scaled
head; the facial Disagreement, as In
pimples and ringworm; the awful suf-
fering of infants, and anxiety of worn
out parents, as in milk crust, letter and
salt rheum, all demand a remedy of
almost superhuman virtues to success
fully cope with them. That Cuticura
Soap, Ointment and Pills are such
stands proven beyond all doubt. No
statement is made regarding them that
is not justified by the strongest evi.
dence. The purity and sweetness, the
power to afford immediate relief, She
certainty OF speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety and great
economy have made them the standard
skin cures and humour remedies of the
civilized world.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Notes from Blair.

BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 29.-(Special.)-The
hardware business OF belmont Miller was
sold yesterday to Carl o. Krcgh OF this
city, the consideration being the invoice
price of the stock, which will run between
$4,000 and $1,000. Mr.. Krogh was a resi-
dent OF this city soLLe years ago. but has
been until recently engaged in the merchan-
disc business at Newman's Grove. Mr..
Miller will go west and seek a new loca-
ton.
on last Saturday the banking house OF
A. Castetter sold to C. G.. Fink OF Blair
the store building occupied by Faber Bros.
as a meat market for the sum of 81, 800.
II Will be occupied by Mr.. Fink in the
butcher business, while Faber Bros. will
occupy quarters nearer the center of the
city.
J. f. Rutter. for some eight or nine
years with the Martin q NurFie canning
factory of Blair, has resigned his position
with that firm and accepted one with a
company at Marshslltown, Ia. at a salary
OF 81, 200 and a good per cent of the years
profits. He leaves today for his new home.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
COAL WILL SOON BE CHEAPER
Railroads Are Taking steps TO Block
the Operations of Spectators
in Fuel.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 29.-The Phila-
delphia & Reading CoaT and Iron company
had all but one Of its active collieries in
operation yesterday and today the full
quota Of thirty-two is being worked. The
output averages from 1900 to 1,4OO tons
daily.
General Manager Anderson is beginning
to take an optimistic view of the situation
and predicts that a break from the high
prices asked by the independent operators
is bound TO come very soon.
1t is stated on good authority hat the
railroads are determined to break up the
speculative feature OF the anthracite bust
ness OF the holding OF coal in transit by
independent shippers with the possible
view of keeping up the high prices.
IL is now almost a daily occurrence for
the railroads to place an embargo on some
shipper who has kept loaded cars upon the
tracks beyond a reasonable time and when
ever such a case arises the offending ship
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
BRUTALLY TREAT AMERICANS
Miner Tells story of an Outrage in
NicaraRua-ImPrisOned and
Beaten.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29.-With his
flesh cut and bruised by the b~eatings he
had received at the hands of his Nicaraguan
j%ailers, George Williams, an American
miner at Corinto. sought refuge on board
the Pacific mail steamship City Of Panama,
which has arrived In San Francisco, and
was carried by 1t to La Union, Salvador.
Williams had been a prisoner in the
hands of the Nicaraguans for three months
and was released at the instance Of the
United States consul general at Managua.
His arrest, he declares, was a preteXt to
enable the Nicaraguan government to re-
claim a valuable gold mine he discovered
near San Fernando, and to which he sc,
cured title before the N~icaraguans were
aware Of the value Of the property.
Williams. when he left City OF
Panama. declared that within a week he
would be on his way to Guatemala City to
lay his case before the United States min
lister or his representative.
He said he would push the matter and
demand heavy indemnity from the Nicara,
guam government.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

goods and the only recourse he has is to
publish the facts when he finds them and
warn the people.
Charles Armstrong. an engineer Of this
city. has lost his wife through the me-
dium Of another man. he thinks. He has
called upon the police to assist him. A
few weeks ago Armstrong was called 20
Charlton, Ia, to the bedside Of his dying
father. Not knowing the duration Of his
stay in Iowa. he and Mrs. Armstrong stored
their household goods and started for the
old homestead together. The train to
Omaha was crowded and Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong occupied separate seats. Ar
irving at Omaha Armstrong took a jaunt
through the train, but could not locate
her. Instead Of continuing the search for
his wife. Armstrong continued on his trip.
After his fathers death he returned to Lin
coin and instead OF finding his wife, dis
severed that she had eloped with their
household goods and he knows not what
else.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Horse and Busy stolen.

FULLERTON, Neb., Jan. 2s.-CSpecial)-
Monday evening Dave II. Keller came to
town TO attend a lodge meeting. hitching
his horse to one OF the hitching posts on
Main street. After the meeting. on looking
for his rig to return home with he found
the horse and buggy missing. After hunt
ing all night for the missing property he
concluded Il had been stolen and immedi-
ately notified Sheriff Davis, who ~telephoned
to the surrounding towns, notifying the
various sherins of the Circumstance and
also offered a reward of $50 to the person
causing the arrest of the thief. Late Tues
day evening word was received that Uryal
Higbee OF Fullerton was In Central City
with a horse and buggy answering the de-
scription given by sheriff Davis. He was
Immediately arrested, charged with lar
ceny. The Nance county sherin brought
the prisoner and stolen properly to Fuller
ton early yesterday morning, Hlgbee Will
have his preliminary hearing Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
FOR A GREATER CHICAGO
Plan 10 bOIish Various Local Boards
and Vest GOvernmhnt in City
AuthOrities.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 29.-In the sem
ate today Senator Humphrey introduced
a joint resolution for a greater Chicago.
The resolution provides for the abolition
with the consent of a majority of the
legal v%otersl of township government, park
and schoo, boards and any other local mu-
nicipsl corporation within the city, and
d~evolves the functions Of these bodies
upon the city authorities. The resolution
was referred TO the judiciary committee.
In the house Landmess introduced a bill
to amend the law against prize fighting,
by making II the duty Of the governor TO
call out the militia TO prevent violation Of
the statute. and providing that he may
do this without waiting for a request for
assistance from local authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

per Is denied cars until the coal already in
the cars has been unloaded.
CHICAGO. Jan. 2e.-The Indiana coal
men. against whom indictments were voted
by the special grand jury. have been unable
to agree with States Attorney Denecn as to
a statement OF facts which was scheduled
for presentation TO the court today.
TIL operators will nov DC asked to give
80 that their cases may come up for
trial by jury in the usual way.
II was expected that an agreement could
be arrived at and that the personal in
dictments would be dismissed. The state.
It is said, desired the indicted men to ad-
init violation Of the Illinois statutes and
rely for their defense upon the eonstitu-
tionality OF the laws.
The operators declare their transactions
came within the scope OF the Interstate
laws and not within the Illinois
state laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
A CASE OF IT..
Many More Like II In Omaha.

The following case is but one Of many
similar occurring daily in Omaha. II is an
easy matter to verify its correctness.
Surely you cannot ask for better proof than
such conclusive evidence.
Mr.. J. Flick OF 1908 Cass street says
"Doan's Kidney Pulls are the best remedy
l ever used tor kidney complaint. A friend
of mine recommended them TO ne and
procured them at Kuh & Co.'S drug store.
I was troubled for several years with sharp
pains when STOPPING end the irregular
action Of the kidney seeretions. especially
a. night. caused me much misery. Doan's
kidney Pills gave me complete satisfaction.
They are so mild you hardly know you are
taking them, yet they cure. / have adviced
friends TO use them and in all cases good
results were obtained"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-M iieurn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Dosn's and take no
subsututG
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
SHOOTS HIMSELF IN HEART
Tragedy Occurs In the Police Cour,
Room of LawtOn, okla
hOma.

LAYTON. Oil. Jan. 29.-Charles Smith.
a member OF the city council since Law.
ton became a town and a well known bust.
ness man, shot himself through the heart
in the police court room here today IL
the presence Of Judge Blsndiug and sew
eral other persons.
A moment before he shot himself Smith
announced his intention Of committing sui.
and fred his revolver before those
near him could interfere.
Smith is believed to have brooded ovei
charges Of boodling that have been brough,
in connection with the coming city cam
paign. He formerly lived 'at Perry and
Guthrie.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
LEVI ANKENY is ELECTED
Banker and Farmer f. Formally De-
etRred senator from state
of Washington.

OLYMPIA. Wash, Jan. 2e.-Levi An
keny. the millionaire banker and farmer
OF walla walla, Wash, was elected United
States senator in joint session Of the leg
~islature today to succeed George Turner.
The vote was as follows: Levi Ankeny,
SO; Harold Preston, 9: John L. Wilson,
2; W. L. Jones, 1; George Turner (dem-
ocrat), 20.
Levi Ankeny was born near st. Joseph,
Mo, in 1874. and came west with his
parents in 1850. Twenty-Five years ago
Mr.. Ankeny established the First National
bank at Walla Walla and is now president
Of six national banks in Oregon and Wash
ington.
He is also largely interested in a~gricul-
tural and grazing lands in the northwest.
Mr.. Ankeny has never before held public
Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
LONG is SERIOUSLY SICK
Former Naval Secretary Gives Physi-
clans Trouble, Though No
Danger IL Anticipated.

BOSTON. Jan. 29.-It was announced
this afternoon hat the condition Of former
Secretary OF the Navy Long. who is at
St. Margaret's hospital. is not favorable.
A consultation Of physicians was held
today. What seemed to be an attack of the
grp had affected the patient since mid
night and in view of the kidney trouble
the physicians are watching the case care
fully. though they state Mr.. Long is in
no immediate danger.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

There was general enthusiasm at the
meeting of committees called on Tuesday
morning for final arrangements for Mrs.
William Spencer Crosby's Wagner lecture
recital. TO be given under the auspices OF
the Woman's club, the dates having been
hxed for the evenings Of February 23 and
"a, at the First Congregational church. 1t
has been estimated that at least 25O sub
scriptions would be necessary to warrant
the clubs undertaking the enterprise and
at Tuesdays meeting $50 subscriptions we're
reported and not all Of the committee
heard from.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
HALL PURSUED BY TROUBLE
Acquitted of Bank Robbery and mt
ONCE Rearrested for Postal
Robbery.

BEATRICE. Neb,, Jan. '29.-(Special Tel
egram.)-James Hall. one of the Clatoria
bank robber suspects, was acquitted in
district court today, the evidence not be-
ing SUFFICIENT to hold him on the charge
OF having burglars tools in his possession.
AS soon as Hall was discharged by the
judge he was promptly rearrested and
lodged in jail. charged with being impli-
Gated in the postofice robbery at Green,
Clay county, Kan. last fall. United States
Deputy Marshal Neil will be here tomor-
row after Hall.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Frisco Buys New Road.

GUTHRIE, Okla. Jan. 29.-All prelimi-
naries having been arranged, the Black
well, Enid & Southwestern railroad from
okeen. Okla, to Vernon, Tex. will be form
ally turned over to the Frisco on Sunday.
This comprises 1s4 miles of track with all
buildings. wires and other liked improve
ments. Through train service will at once
be begun from st. Louis to Vernon, For
this new division the train dispatchers will
be located permanently At Enid
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Program for Teachers Meeting.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Ian. 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-The officers Of the Central Nebraska
Teachers association, Jaul Goss of Ord. Ed
c.. Bishop OF York and J. F. Matthews Of
Grand Island, met here last evening and
arranged a strong program for the as
ISOLATION, which is to meet in Grand Island
April /, 2 and 3. Two noted lecturers.
Montaville Flowers and DR.. Quayle. have
been secured for the evenings Of April 1
and 2, and the Central Nebraska Declama-
tory contest will be held on Friday even
ing, April 3. Arrangements have been com
pleted for a spelling contest, with pros
poets for a large number OF contestants.
The attendance this year promises to be
very large.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
STARTS SEVENTEEN FIRES.
Servant Girl in Fullerton Family is a
Persistent Firebug.
BLAzEs AT FIRST CHARGED TO A CHILD
.Incautious Remnr Dropped by Col
pred Nurse Girl Leads TO a Con-
fession she Did Il TO spite
Her Employer.

FULLERTON. Neb., Jan. 2s.-(Special)-
Last Friday morning about 9 o'clock Mrs,
f. B. Pinney discovered FIRE in the nursery
OF her home and by prompt action sue
ceeded in extinguishing IT before much
damage was done. During the day the FIRE
broke out several times.
Each time the blaze was promptly
put out by Mrs. Penney and near neighbors.
The following day fire was again discovered
in the nursery, put out and a few things
removed from the nursery to the dining
room. In a brief space OF time the base
Of operations was changed to the dining
room. This fire became serious and an
alarm was turned in. which brought to the
place the fire company and many citizens.
The fire was promptly and thoroughly puS
out and all supposed that the matter would
end, but not so, for three other fires were
started during Saturday, which caused
damage to household goods and wearing
apparel to the amount Of $3.50.
Sunday afternoon another alarm was
turned in from the Penney home and when
the fire company arrived It discovered that
the best clothing Of he family in a closet
was furnishing food for the flames. which
continued until $3.50 worth Of damage was
done.
MONDAY was passed AT the fenney nome
without incident, but Tuesday brought one
fire. while yesterday four fires we're started,
discovered and extinguished.
Until last night the little 2-year-old
boy of Mr.. and Mrs. Penney was thought
to be the incendiary, but a word thought
lessly dropped from the 14-year-old negro
nurse girl to Mrs. Penney led up to her
being accused Of the crime. and finally she
broke douyn and confessed that she had
started all the fires, seventeen all told, just
because she was mad at Mr.. Penney and
his little boy. She was sent tonight to her
FoufIv IN pnopa counfv
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

CALLAwAY. Neb.. Jan. 29.-(Special.)-
The special engine that left Kearney yes
terday with forty grain cars to distribute
along the line between Kearney and this
place vas thrown from the track az Gala
way this morning by an open switch and
several hours delay was caused before the
engine could be got back upon the track.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
KILLED BY KNIFE WOUNDS
Man stabbed to Death and BODY IL
PIaccd on Track TO Cover
Up Crime.

DEARBORN, Mich. Jan. 29.-Stabbed to
death by an unknown assailant and his
body placed on the tracks OF an electric
road to cover up the crime seems TO have
been the fate Of a middle-aged German OF
Pole who has not yet been Identified.
A car bound for Detroit ran over the
body last night and when the remains were
examined at the morgue here two deep
stab wounds we're found in the breast, APP
psrently inflicted by a dagger.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb,, Jan. 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-The chief of police has reported to
the mayor that there are over fifty trade
slot machines operated in this city. Mayor
Bartling states that unless some measure
can be devised to get a tax out of them
for the city that the owners will have to
retire them from their places of business.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Held for

PLATTSMOUTH. Neb., Jan. 29.-(Spe-
cial. )-oscar Eledge was arraigned before
Justice Archer today on the charge of as
saulting Jack Raikes, who resides south OF
PlattsLIouth, and relieving him of $40.
Eledge was bound over to the district court.
his bono being fixed at $500. and being un-
able to furnish It he was taken back to Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
EPlSCoPALlAN NOT CATHOLIC
Protestant Church Refuses to ChanEe
Name as Proposed to
convention.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 2S.-At the Epis-
copal convention this afternoon the prop
osition TO change the name Of the Protest
ant Episcopal 10 Catholic church Of
America was voted down.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
WOMAN IN CLUB AND CHARITY

An unusual crowd OF women attended
yesterday mornings meeting Of the art de-
partment, attracted by the announcement
that Oriental rugs would be discussed by a
professional rug man and that his talk
would be illustrated with a fine collection
Of specimens. Mr.. Mayo was the speaker
OF the morning. the entire time being given
over to him. The meeting was one Of the
most profitable Of the special topic ses-
sions that have been held.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
on parole November 30, 19O2......
Female Department.
on hand November 30, 1902

ON hand November 30, 1902. ..,....... 3
There are eight females-two white and
six negro-and 27S males in prison. The
total negro population is "a.
Social Relations-single 231; married,
lO1; having father only, "a; having mother
only, 50; having both parents, 121; having
neither parent, 90.
Habits-Temperate.J 1877; moderate. "a;
Incorporate. 141.
Crimes-Larcenous. 23s; assault on per-
ron, 50; blackmail. 2; arson, 2; bigamy, 81;
i~erjury, 8; child stealing, 2.
Age-Under 20 years, So; between 81 and
20. 1859; between 81 and 90, 81; over so, 10.
Religious Belief-Professing religious be-
liefs, PIT; not protesting any religious be-
Lief. lis.
Education-Those able to read and write.
SOP: those unable to read and write, 30.
Sentences Imposed-one year, 121; two
to hve years. 1854; six to twenty years. 81;
life, s; to be hanged, 2.
Previous Records-Number who have
served one previous term, So; number who
have served two previous terms. s; number
who have served three previous terms. l.;
rumber who have been in reform school.
20; no criminal record known, 26S; those
who admit they were guilty, EOS; those
who deny their guilt. 127.
Nativity-As to the place of birth Of
those received during the biennium. a plur-
fty were born in Nebraska, the exact num-
her being 81. Iowa comes second with 46;
Illinois third with As; Missouri fourth with
20. while 81 were foreign born.
There are now "a life men in prison. Tbs
oldest termer'' OF these has been here for
fourteen years.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The last meeting OF the Clio club was
held at the home of Mrs. o. A. Scott, 2s14
North Nineteenth street. IN addition to
the lesson. the continuation OF the study Of
Italy. there was music by Mrs. Morrow
and Miss Betebenner. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. Morrow,
1924 North Nineteenth avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
la a class Am Alone.

No other pills on earth can equal DR..
Kings New Life Pills for stomach. liver
and kidneys. No cure. no pay. 25e. For
sale By Kuhn 4 Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Mitchell Makes Reply.
Mr.. Mitchell saia

WI NI-NNHVIT NUIW
l think this is not the time to bring this
the time the report of the credentials COM
mittee is made. Any delegation can de
draw at any time. There can be no in
Justice in the matter.
The operators are generally united as to
policy. The general expression from them
is that they will not submit to the demands
Of the miners for an increase Of wages as
formulated by the scale. They say that
three years ago they granted an increase
Of 20 per cent and two years agos raised
the wages OF laborers, and believe that no
increase is due the miners this year.
The miners say they will have it or every
mine in the competitive district will sus-
pend operation on April l.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

- indicates zero.
T indicates trace of precipitation.
l.. A. WELSH,
Local Forecast Official.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

The New Book Review club met on
Wednesday morning at the home Of Mrs.
Julia Montgomery.