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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
ENGAGE IN A BRUTAL FIGHT
Two Young Men Of Elk Creek Principals
in the Affair.
STRUGGLE LASTS FOR FORTY MINUTES
when They Arc Finally Parted by
SPECTATOR One OF Then Seizes
RHO and Almost Succeeds
IN Shooting other.

TECUMSEH. Neb.. Jan. 26.-tSpecial)-
The attention Of the officers here has been
called TO a very disgracetul fight which was
pulled of Just on tho outskirts Of the viii
lage OF Elk Greek q few days ago.
The principals to the encounter were
Charley Tucker and Eliza Shurtlef. two
young men of the noighborhood.
1t is said that bad blood has existed be-
tween the young men for some time, that
each Is a good man physically and that by
agreement they met at the Cheney farm to
fight It out. Some forty or fifty men and
boys. friends CT tho principals. went to the
scene Of the fray to see the exhibition.
There was no ring. no gloves and no
Queensberry rules. The men simply stripped
themselves Of tire most Of their wearing
apparel and at a given signal "waded in"
Fight for Forty Minutes.
The fight. which was one Of blood and
gore, lasted about forty minutes. At first
the men stood up to the line and engaged
in hstlcuffs, but as their strength left them
they employed their feet and even their
teeth in their mad efforts at physical su-
premacy.
They were encouraged in their efforts b.
cheers and yells from the crowd Finally,
exhausted and punished beyond endurance,
shurtleff gave the signal Of enough"
When the men we're separated by mem
bers OF the crowd Tucker had Shurtleff's
ear in his teeth and shurtler was trying to
bite off one of fuckers fingers. The men
we're bloody from head to foot and their
faces we're terribly beaten up.
TrnEedy Barely Avcrtcd.
1t Is said that after they had been parted
Tucker lost his head and grabbed a target
rife from the back OF a buggy and prob
ably would have done Shurtleff great in
Jury had not active work on the part OF ono
or two bystanders prevented him doing so
There has been no complaint made ia
the officers of the affair and consequently
they have not taken any action in the mat
ter as yet. Just what will be done has not
been made public.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
ELEPHANT DIES IN CIRCUS
CorDse Of Thirty-Year-CId Beast
weighs Eight Thousand
Pounds.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 26.-Albert. a trick
elephant belonging to the Lemen Bros
circus, now in winter quarters at Argen-
tine. died today, Death was due to natural
causes.
Albert was 30 years old and weighed 5000
pounds. He was brought to this country
from Burmah by Barnum g. Bailey.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
COrrt at Beatrice.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Jan. 26.-(Special)-
There are 211 civil and Ave criminal cases
on the docket to be disposed Of at the
coming term of district court which con-
venes today. The criminal cases to be tried
are as follows: O'Brien and Hall, charg-
ed with attempting to rob the Clatonia
bank; John Herrod. horse stealing; Rev.
S. P. Benbrook. shooting at DIT. Johnson
Of Wymore with intent to kill.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
And Other Itching, Burning and
SCaly ETVpiOlS.
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Cure Afforded by
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When All Elise Fails.
COMPLETE TREATMENT, $l.OO.

The agonizing itching aud burning Of
the skin, as in eczema; the frightful
scaling, as In psoriasis the loss of hair
aud crustlng of the scalp, as in SCALED
head the facial Disagreement, as in
pimples and ringworm the awful suf-
fering of infants and the anxiety of
WORKOUT parents, as In milk crust, tet-
ter and salt rheum, all demand a rem
edy Of almost superhuman virtues to
successfully 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
evidence. The purity and sweetness,
the power to afford immediate relief,
the certainty of speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety and great
economy, have made them the standard
skin cures and hunIour remedies of the
civilized world.
Battle the affected parts with hot
water and Cuticura Soap, TO cleanse the
surface of crusts and scales and soften
the thickened cutiCle. Dry, without
hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura ONT
ment freely, to allay Itching, Irritation
and Inflammation, and soothe and heal,
and, lastly, In the severer forms, take
Cuticura Resolvent Pills, to cool and
cleanse the blood. A single set is often
sufficient 20 cure the most torturing,
d~lshguring aud Illuminating skin, scalp
and blood humOurs, with loss Of hair,
when all else falls.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
OLD MAN RUN DOWN BY CARS
Leg Cut on and Victim May Die
on Account of EnfeebIed
Condition.

M'COOK. Neb., Jan. 26.-(Special Tele-
grant,. B. Roshong, an aged citizen OF
this precinct, was run over by the cars in
the yard here this afternoon. losing a leg
and receiving severe injuries about the
head.
On account OF his advanced age and
feebleness, there is some doubt as to his
recovery. Being hard of hearing, he did
not hear the approach OF the cars until too
late.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
WOMAN TAKES HER OWN LIFE
Second Attempt of Mrs. l.. w. Young
of W~iIsOnviIle Proves
successful.

WILSONVILLE, Neb., Jan. 26.-(special.)
Mrs. L. w. Young, wife Of ex-senator
Young. committed suicide today by taking
carbolic acid. The acid was taken in the
forenoon while all members of the family
were absent from home.
She was found about noon unconscious
and death followed at 3 o'clock. Deceased
made an unsuccessful attempt at suicide
about two years ago by taking rough or
rats.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
To Prove What Swanip-ROOt, the Great Kidney REM
edy, will Do for YOU. Every Reader of "The Bee"
May Have a Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys r responsible for more sickness
and suffering than any other disease, therefore, when through neglect
or other causes. kidney trouble il permitted to continue, fatal results
r sure to follow.
Your other organs may need UttentOn-but your kidneys most
becauss thew do most and need attention first
Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy. because as AS
your kidneys are well they will help all the other organs to health 4
trial will conVince anyone.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
ohio BANK CLOSES DOOR
Assets COnsIstinE of Farm Mortgages
said Il Exceed Liabilities
by S2cO.OOO.

BURTON, O., Jan. 26.-The banking house
OF Boughton, Ford & Co, Of this place as
signed today for the benefit of It's credi-
tors. It is understood that the assets are
close to $500. 900, with liabilities OF $500. 900.
The assets consist largely of farm mort
cages.
II is stated hat the concern was over
leaned. Mr.. Ford declared no Ons could
lose = dollar by the failure.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
Basin%ss Change at Leigh.

LEIGH, Net., Jan, 26.-(Special)-The
hardware end furniture stock OF the firm
OF somers & Boldt changed hands this
morning. The purchasers were Frank r.
Mccoy OF Lincoln and Guy Harrison of
Wahoo. The new firm Will be styled
Mccoy & Harrison. This Is the largest
stock Of the kind in Leigh and inVoiced
shout S6 600
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
FARMERS SEEK BETTER RATES
Nebraska. Kansas and Oklahoma Az
ricuIturistS wish Same Treat
ment as Elevator Men.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. GA call has been
issued for a meeting OF the Farmers Co
operative Shipping association to be held
in Topeka on January 20.
The purpose is to form a close arrange
ment for mutual protection among he
farmers Of Nebraska, Kansas and Okla
homa. The farmers seek the same treat
ment from the railroads in the matter OF
shipping as the elevator owners.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
Cali for Falls city Minister.

FALLS CITY. Neb., Jan. 26.-(Special)-
Rev. Elmer Ward Cole, pastor of the Chris
tlan church here, has received a lattering
call from the church at Hutchinson, Kan.
The reverence has not yet fully declared
whether or not he will accept. Sunday
closed a three-year pastorate of the church,
and ne has many friends not confined to
his wi congregation who will regret los
ing him.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
Relief Corps to Hold BAZAAR.

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 26.-(Special)-
RGwlins Woman's Relief corps, No. 90, met
yesterday and arranged to hold a bazaar
and festival on Lincoln's birthday February
10. Rawlins post, Grand Army OF the Re-
public, held a largely attended meeting last
night, and accepted an invitation from
Rev. G.. W. Crofts to attend the Congre-
gational church on Memorial Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27

TECUMSEH, Ncb., Jan. 26.-(Special)-
Mrs. Sherman, wife Of J. S. Sherman, a
business man OF this city. fell on a slip
perry walk at her home this morning and
broke the bones OF her right ankle. A
surgeon reduced the fracture, and Mrs.
sherman is resting we'll.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27

circumstances He had Just completed a
handsome residence and was taking life
easy. For some little time his friends have
noticed that he was acting strangely at
tines, and last Thursday night, about IL
o'clock. he jumped out Of bed and ran
down town. and was seven blocks from
his home when caught He gradually grew
worse. until he was taken to Lincoln,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27

cuently night and day, smarting or irri-
tation in passing, brickdust or sediment
In the urine, headache, backache, lame
back, dizziness, sleeplessness. nervousness,
heart disturbance due to bad kidney trou-
BILE, skin eruptions from bad blood, neu-
ralgia, rheumatism. diabetes. b~loating, ir-
ritability, wornout feeling, lack Of ambition.
loss of flesh, sallow complexion. or Bright's
disease.
II YOU water. when allowed to remain
undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twenty
four hours, forms a sediment or settling or
has a cloudy appearance, It lie evidence that
your kidneys and bladder need immediate
attention.
Swamp-Root is the great discovery Of DR..
Kilmer, the eminent kidney and bladder
success in both slight and severe cases.
Doctors recommend it to their patients and
use it in their own families, because they
recognize in Swamp-Rcot the greatest and
most successful remedy.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and Is
for sale the world over at druggists in bot
ties of two sizes and two prices--ffty cents
and one dollar. Remember the name,
Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
and the address. Binghamton. N. y. on
every bottle.
the slightest symptoms Of kidney or blad-
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gladly send you by mail. Immediately, with
Root and a book containing many of the
letters received from men and women cured.
his generous offer In TIE Omaha Daily Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
CnttIr from EnperIment Fnrm.

TECUMsEH. Neb.. Jan. 26.-(speoial)-
Thirteen head Of cattle have been shipped
from the Ernst farmer here to the ex-
detrimental farm at Lincoln. Ten head Of
Shorthorns are to be used in judging and
marking points and three Hereford cows
with abnormal growths upon their jaws
will be experimental upon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27

BLAIR, Neb., Jan. 26.-(Special)-The
twenty-third annual masquerade ball of
the German Verein society was held at the
opera house last Saturday night. and was
a record-breaker for the society financially
and In point OF numbers. Whaley's or
chestrs of Council Blufs furnished music.
The costumes were elaborate and well Sc
lected.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27

TECUMSEH, Neh., Jan, 26.-(Special.)-
The merchants OF Tecumseh have made an
agreement to close their places Of business
each evening except Saturday az 7 o'clock
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
pnvia city Wan necome. In.rne.

DAVID CITY. Neb.. Jan. 26.-(special)-
John Fl. Armstrong, a prominent citizen
II David City, has been adjudged insane
BY tho Board of Insanity and was taken
to Lincoln this morning by Sheriff West
and Policeman Taddiken. Mr.. Armstrong
IL i3 years old and Is in good financial
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
Judge robertson seriousIy IN.

NORFOLK, Neb, Jan. 26.-(special.)-
Judge w. Il. Robertson suffered an at
tack OF neuralgia Of the heart Saturday,
and is still quite low.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
Bank Increnaes CAPITAL.

TECUMSEH, Neb.. Jan. 26.-(Special.)-
The Citizens National hank Of Tecumseh
has Increased its capital stock from $780,
OoJ to $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27

until May l. The barber shops close an
hour later. All the merchants Of the city
are carrying out the early closing arrange
ment with but two or three exceptions.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27

The mild and immediate effect of DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Roct, the great kidney and
bladder remedy, Is soon realized. 1t stands
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most distressing cases. Swamp-Root will
set your whole system right, and the best
proof of this is a trial.
West Nth ST., New York city.
Dear Sir: Oct. 18th, 1899.
ney trouble. All symptoms were on hand;
my former strength and power had, left
me; l could hardly drag myself along.
Even my mental capacity was giving out,
saw an advertisement of yours in a New
York paper, but would not have paid any
attention to It, had it not promised a sworn
guarantee with every bottle OF your med
icine, asserting that your Swamp-Root is
purely vegetable, and does not contain any
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science l can Swamp-Root to
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With many thanks to you, / remain,
Very truly yours.
ROBERT BERNER.
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mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, who will
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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-27
Knew None as Criminals.

Mr.. Dsrrow read a letter written by Mr..
Markle, saying 1t was the intention TO
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
TRIED FOR LIFE OF ROOSEVELT
Crook Arrested With Revolver In His
Pocket,

New York.-The reason it took 500
policemen, plain clothes men and Sc.
cret service agents to guard President
Roosevelt while he was in the city
recently, 1t was stated, was that the
man arrested under the name of Kali
man Foldessey was known to he after
the president. When Foldessey (who
could not be COMPOUNDED with the
harmless crank Deming, who succeed.
ed in thrusting letter into the pres
dents handy was arrested, he had a
loaded revolver in his possession, and
1t is known that for a week he has
been engaged in pistol practice. Fol.
dessey's intentions were known, and
it was at Secretary Yoeb's request
that Greene detailed such large
guard for Roosevelt. No one here or
the public knows anything about Fol.
dessey and the police are not talking.
Foldessey is in custody at Bellevue.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
Nebraska Firm Frauds.

Casper, Wyo., Nov. s0.-Charles
Weston, Nebraska's state auditor, and
N. s. Bristol and W. A. Denecke, who
operated grocery store here under
the name of N. S. Bristol & Co., and
bank under the name Of w. A.
Denecke & Co.. are under arrest
charged with receiving money know
ing they were insolvent.
State Examiner Henderson will
come to Casper to investigate the fall
ure of the bank. The money. 1t IL
alleged, was borrowed by the bank
owners, who invested 1t In sheep ano
ranch property. Every fraternal order
in town is affected. the Masonic so
cieties, it is said, to the extent Of
$4,000.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
GREAT STAGE MECHANISM.
How Realistic Effects Are Produced
In the Chariot Race In "Ben-Hur."

Much interest has been manifested
concerning the mechanical methods Of
the thrilling chariot race employed in
Klaw & changers stupendous produc
ton of Gen. Wallace's religious spec
tacle ben Hur," which is to be pre-
scented at the Spokane theater. Spo
kane, December IA. is and 16, with
special matinee on Tuesday, Decem'
Der Is. Prices for seats range from
$500 to so cents.
In this great arenic contest the
spectator sees eight horses gallopine
at break-neck speed and strainine
every muscle to gain the advantage IN
the race within the amphitheatre. Be
hind each quartet Of horses Is a Ro
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
LEWISTON MEN DROWNED
M'FARLAND BROTHERS ATTEMPT
RAPIDS IN SNAKE RIVER.
They Were on Way to Investigate
the Saving of Machinery Of Lost
Steamer lmnaha-Four Men Were
in Boat When It Capsized-sanks of
River too Steep to Climb.

Lewiston, Idaho, Dec. 1.-Word was
brought this afternoon by Jack and
Frank Carsley of the drowning of their
two companions, Eph Mcfarland and
Bert Mcfarland, in the rapids of the
Snake river, just below the mouth of
Salmon river. The Carsley brothers
and Mcfarland brothers left here a
week ago to see what could be done to
save the boilers and machinery of the
lost steamer Imnaha on a percentage
basis. On the way up in a small boat
they took supplies for the Eureka
mines. They were returning from
Eureka in the small boat, having
aboard 700 pounds of ore and two
trunks, and were towing two gaso-
line tanks attached to lines held by
both Frank and Eph Mcfarland, who
were in the rear end of the boat.
When at point on this side of Sal
mon river they struck the rapids. The
boat was engulfed, leaving the four
men struggling in the water. The Cars
ley brothers swan around and each
got hold of trunk. They managed to
get to shore, but could not get out of
the water owing to the high bluffs
which rise perpendicularly from the
water at this point. They hung onto
the rocks and the trunks.
Bert Mcfarland was thrown close to
where the Carsley boys were. Jock
Carsley told Bert to grab hold of the
trunk, which he did. After getting
hold of the trunk Bert said his brother
Eph was attached to the line which he
held. Nothing more was seen Of the
two Mcfarland brothers by the Cars
legs.
The two oil tanks were later seen
floating down the river minus the line.
The supposition is that Eph McFar-
land had wrapped one end Of the line
around himself and Bert had wrap
ped the other end around his body,
and when Eph began to 60 down he
pulled Bert with him.
Eph Mcfarland was about 26 years
of age, and married, his wife being
an employee Of the Pring Candy COM
pany. Bert Mcfarland was about 20
years of age. They resided on Upper
Snake River avenue
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
CAPTAIN CARTER FREE.
Has Served His Four Years In the
Pen.

Captain Oberlin NJ. Carter, after
serving something over four years in
the federal penitentiary at Leayeu.
worth, walked forth free man.
His case will be regarded as one of
the most sensational in the military
history Of the country. He was an Of
icer in the engineering branch of the
service, and therefore took high rank
at West Point. His ability was recog.
nized, be had strong connections, and,
when serious charges were brought
against him, he was able to bring
strong influences to work at the task
of clearing his hitherto good name.
1t was alleged that while in charge
of important government work in the
south Captain Carter took advantage
OF his position to swindle the United
States out of large sums Of money,
and, while he strenuously denied the
accusation, those before whom he sat
in trial were convinced of his guilt
and decided accordingly.
With friends and money to support
his cause, the case of Carter dragged
itself through a number of years, and
because Of delays and interference in
high quarters the execution Of Justice
was long postponed. At last, however,
when all technicalities had been ex.
hausted and the last hope of executive
clemency was gone, Carter was lodged
in prison, and for more than four
years has been paying a part of the
penalty for his wrong-doing.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
ZION CITY FOR A RECEIVER
,ouN ALEXANDER DoWlE is
TROUBLED.
e.d.ral Courts Take Possession Of All
Property Controlled by "Eliiah" and
His Host-Hard Pressed by Credi.
tors-Assets Between Twenty and
Thirty Millions-Suits Pending.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Financial Difficult.
ties. which began during the crusade
NJ John Alexander Dowie, the self
STYLED "Elijah H." and his restora.
tion host to New York, a month ago
and which have been rapidly increas.
ing since Dowie's return, eliminated
In the federal courts taking posses.
sion of all the property controlled by
Dowie in Zion City, Ills. This town,
which was founded two years ago by
Dowie, has population Of over 10000,
ia the general headquarters for
Dowie's church, and is said to repre-.
sent an expenditure Of over 100000.
900.
Fred H. Blount, cashier of the Chi
cago National bank, and Albert D.
Currier, a law partner of Congress.
man Boutell, were appointed receivers
of the property. Their bonds were
fixed at 100000 by Judge Kohlsaat of
the United States district court, who
made the appointment on the petition
Of several creditors. The receivers
left for Zion City tonight to take pos
session of the property.
The bankrupt proceedings against
Dowie were based on the allegation
that he is insolvent, and that while in
this financial condition he committed
an act of bankruptcy by making a
preferential payment on November 4
to the z. Streeter Lumber company of
1910. Dowie has been hard pressed
by his creditors, and especially since
It was announced that his recent mis-
sion to New York had proved unsuc-
cessful financially.
Dowie is known to have accumulated
large sum as the head Of the Christ
ian Catholic church, the assets of the
organization being estimated at be-
tween $20,0O0,0O0 and $30,000,0o0.
There was large outlay of money,
however, when Zion City was started.
The lace and candy industries were
started, and as both of these ventures
have not been paying investments, a
great deal more money was tied up.
Dowie's differences with his brother
in law, Stevenson, over the manage
ment Of the lace factory. cost more
than 100000, and other suits recently
begun in Lake county by creditors are
said to aggregate large sum.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04

man chariot. The wheels revolve rap.
idlv: the chariots lurch and sway anu
the flaming beribboned garments Oh
the drivers futter behind them. ad'
ding intensity to the realism OF the
scene. The illusion is still further III
creased as the interior wall OF tne
amphitheater moves along and tne
dust flies in binding clouds beneath
the crushing wheels of the chariots.
The clatter of the rushing hoofs oil
the horses and the rumble Of the char
lots are distinctly heard.
When "Ben-Hur" was presented IN
London. at the Drury Lane theatei
the present king Of England witnessed
# twice and then commanded a royal
box built in the center Of the pit OF
the tbeater, so that he could more
thoroughly enjoy this great race scene
snecial rates on all railroads 1ol
this attraction.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
BattIeships Are on Move.

London, Nov. 3O.-The correspond.
ent at Toxic of the Daily Mail says
that Admiral Alexieff, Russian viceroy
of the far east. has sent the battle.
ship Bottavia and three torpedo boat
destroyers to Chemulpo to support
Russie's demands for redress in con-
nection with the recent ARRAY between
Russia and Japanese sailors, regard
ing which the Russian minister at
Seoul maintains an unyielding atti-
tude.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-04
KING PETER WANTS NOTICE.
He Sends Letter to President Roose.
welt.

Berlin.-M. Miletchvich, the Servian
minister here, has requested United
States Ambassador Tower to forward
to Washington an autograph letter
from King Peter to President Roose-
welt informing him Of his accession
to the throne. Mr.. Tower accepted the
letter and cabled the fact to Washing.
ton. The step taken by King Peter
is doubtless designed to bring about a
resumption of diplomatic relations be.
tween Servia and the United States,
which lapsed after the assassination Of
King Alexander and Queen Draga.
Precisely why the Servian kings
letter should have been sent through
this embassy, instead Of the embas-
sy at Vienna, does not appear.