THE OMAHA -DAILY BEE : SATURDAY , DECEMBER 10 , 1898.
BRYANT MAY'GET A PIACE
j
If tha Fie HoltTrOnt it Will Beach the Great
Oedar Ootmty Eefoimer ,
LOOKING UPHIS PERSONAL CLAIMS
Vlilt ( o the Seat of Government la
Behalf of III * Uenlre Ileinlti In
Nothing Tana-Mile in the
Wnr of Office.
LINCOLN , Dec. 9. ( Special. ) One of the
central figures at the late tripartite state
convention was Wilbur F. Dryant of Cedar
county , who was selected as chairman of the
popullstlc branch. Mr. Bryant has been at
Lincoln for a few days trying to Impress It
on the minds of the fusion statesmen that
his wlso management of the state convention
* M In a large part responsible for the vic
tory this fall , and that as a consequence one
of the best things at the gift of the re
formers should be tendered him as a testi
monial. The crop of patriots who were re-
ponslblo for the election of the popocratlc
elate ticket Is so largo at the present time
that It IB doubtful If a suitable place can be
caved for Bryant. The cleaning out of Shel
don , thfl , E'dgcrtOBB and others who are op
posed to any further fusion with the demo
crats may make room from Bryant , unless
he hofds out for a better position at the
head of one of the state Institutions. One
thing that stands In his way , however , la
that hti opposed fuelon In bis own county
on the. county ticket and that the three-
cornered fight that ensued resulted In the
election of the republican candidates. Be
cause of this Eome of the state house people
are ready to help turn Bryant down.
Ex-Congrchsman Halncr came In from
Aurora today on legal business and Inci
dentally to Inquire Into the senatorial sit
uation. He took the evening train for
Omaha.
Governor Holcomb has been detained at
home for several days by a spen of sick
ness , but ) s reported to be Improving.
'
Mtmcitm 'Grown Nicely.
The state muioum In one of the university
buildings has made a wonderful growth
Ince the close of the exposition. The
United States Pish commission has just con
tributed through Chancellor MacLean a du
plicate set of fish amounting to about 100
species. The specimens are all numbered
end labeled. The Morriil collection has also
received many .additions , the most InterestIng -
Ing one In point of size being the monstrous
tree section presented to the state from th'e
Oregon exhibit. It was found to be too largo
to go In at any doorway of the university
buildings excepting the gun room of the ar
mory , where it' ' hds been set up until at
eome future time a building may be put up
to properly accommodate this natural curi
osity. A large collection of honeys and dried
fruits of all kinds Have also been secured
from the exposition and the plan now Is to
dlvlclo the museum ! nb { three distinct de
partments agricultural , Industrial and the
regular natural history department.
Mrs. V. F. Conkllng , aged 51 years , died
last night from the effects of a surgical op
eration performed to relieve her of a cancer.
The husband died less than two weeks ago.
'A son Is expected from St. Louis before
funeral arrangements can bo completed.
Madison Wlllan , a farmer living near
Panama , has brought suit against the Mc-
Cormtck Harvesting company for $2,200
damages , which he claims to have sustained
by eason of the company bringing suit
against him In several different counties of
the state. In 1882 , while living In Illinois ,
Mr. Wlllan and his brother bought a har
vester of the company and gave three $100
>
notes In payment. Before coming to Ne
braska the plaintiff paid $150 , leaving the
remainder for his brother , as agreed upon. *
The brother died In a short time and after
the lapse- / ' - ' ' ' ' " '
Of/'a-'nurib'eiJ'oryei'rs"rh'VI'"veBt- ' -
"
'
Ing company"'began a scries of lawsuits
against Mr. Wlllan to recover the money.
Omaha people at the hotels : At the Lin-
dell C. A. Wyman , A. W. Scrlbner , Lee
Herdman , A. M. Jeffrey. At the Lincoln
B. F. Jordan , A. J. Love , Daniel. Wheeler ,
M. F. King , John B. Summers , J. W. Harris ,
t. C. Rundall.
Cold Weather nt Wjrniore.
WYMORE , Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special. )
Yesterday and last night the thermometsr
registered the lowest point this winter and
bouse plants and vegetables * suffered much
damage. It has been favorable Ice weather
and the prospects are good for the best
crop harvested toero In years. Much of
th corn , however , Is still ungathered nd
the manner In which winter has set In
makes It extremely doubtful If farmers will
have a chance to gather It this winter. It
Is estimated that 20 per cent of the corn
crop Is In the fields.
Poultry Show a Success. .
WAHOO , N b. , Dec. 9. ( Special. ) The
poultry exhibit Is progressing well and the
awards are all made. The show will cloie
Saturday evening. The success has been
: \ beyond the expectations of the association
and the members are encouraged to make
am effort for a larger show next year. A
'
large numbe'r of high-scoring birds are on
exhibition , from home and abroad. Among
the Omaha prize winners are Mrs. A. B.
Ltthrop. silver Wyandottes , and Mrs. D.
O. Tolbert , light Brahmas.
New llrldwe Over KlUhorn.
WEST POINT. Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Speclal.- )
The iron and steel for the new bridge across
Cupid is us-
Pictured
little fellow , al
ways smiling or
laughing , but
with just a trace
of malice in bis
make-up.
This is the
i artist's ideal.
In reality , Cu-
in these
Sid
ays is a mat
ter-of-fact little
) chap. He is
beginning to
learn that life
\ Jtfillim { is not all a
fflSPr snu a
* V * . < Ls3r. & > . -1 1 that
sick men and
unhealthy wom
en have no right to tamper with love or
matrimony. It is best for themselves and
best for the human race that they should
not It is not a hard matter for men and
women to preserve their health if they
wish. It is far from impossible for them
to restore it after it has been lost. That
being the case , the modern Cupid is right
in looking with disfavor upon matrimonial
matches between sick men and unhealthy
women. HHicalth In a woman is generally
the result of some weakness or disorder of
the distinctly feminine organism that is
slowly sapping her vitality. At first , a
little pain and alight indispositions which
teem to her quite unimportant They grow
steadily worse until she suffers all the time
from burning and dragging sensations , and
occasionally has to take to her bed. Fin
ally they completely unfit her for wifebood
and motherhood. Dr. ' Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is an unfailing remedy for ail-
meqts of this kind. It acts directly on the
delicate and important organs concerned
in maternity and makes them well and
strong1. It transforms weak , sickly , nerv
ous invalids into healthy , happy wives and
taotbers. ' Medicine dealers sell it No hon
est druggist will recommend a substitute.
"Since I wrote you we have had a baby girl
born to ui. " writes W. R. Malcolm , of Knocbel ,
day Co , Ark. " My wife took Dr. Pierce'a Fa-
Yonte rretcriptlou during the expectant period
and until confinement , and he nail no trouble1
to mention * A stouten healthier child was never
born. Our child will be one year of age on the
Sth Intt , and he hai not been aick day , lUa
dot bad ao much as the colic. "
the Elkhorn river at West Point has ar
rived. It was all .cast and ready to be put
together , which operation will take about
three weeks. The old bridge will be moved
somewhat and traffic wilt hot be Impeded
very long. The new structure will be a
double roadway brldgo and from Ha charac
ter will probably last a third of a century.
The present bridge has stood nearly twcnty-
flve years.
InveMlirate Be km nil Murder.
CHADRON , Neb. , Dee. 9. ( Special Tele
gram. ) Tomorrow a grand Jury will meet
at Hot Springs , S. D. , for the purpose of
Investigating the cold-blooded murder of
John Eckman , a sheepman of this city ,
which occurred on September 9. Eckman
was driving a flock of sheep from Nebraska
Into South Dakota for the purpose of pro
curing range for them. Ho was met at
the state line by a band of fifty cattle
men , who were hostile because of the In
fringement upon their range by a sheepman ,
and upon Eckman'a refusal to turn his sheep
back , ho was shot down. Hot springs Is
the county- seat of Fall River county and
the cattle Interests are paramount there ,
consequently considerable of the feeling Is
with the cattlemen. However , It Is be
lieved that the grand Jury will return an
Indictment against the cattlemen who par
ticipated In the shooting affray. Most ot
the witnesses will go from this city. The
widow of the murdered sheepman la repre
sented by Captain Allen O. Pleher of this
city. Walter Anderson , state's attorney ot
Fall River county , will conduct the prose
cution as principal attorney.
Inntnll Their Officer * .
WAUSA , Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special. ) Her-
molne lodge No. 165 , Knights ot Pythias ,
elected the following officers for the ensu
ing year : C. J. Malone , C. C. ; P. C. Lyon ,
V. C. ; H. M. McLIrd , prelate ; J. C. Hass ,
M. of W. ; G. E. Swanson , M. A. ; W. H.
Waterman , K. of R. and S. and J. H. dossier ,
M. of F. ; O. H. Renard , M. of E. ; Robert
Lynn , I. O. ; C. E. Gallagher , O. 0.
Lees than bait the corn crop of this sec
tion has been gathered. The Intensely cold
and enowy weather Is responsible for this
condition of affairs.
Over $4(1000 ( has been loaned by the local
banks ot this place this fall to purchase
cattle.
Cnmliiir Comity Wins Prlie.
WEST POINT , Neb. , Dee. 9. ( Special. )
On lost Saturday Superintendent Manning
received th * gold medal and diploma
awarded to Cumlng county for Us educa
tional exhibit at the Tranamlsslsslppt Ex
pedition. The pupils and teachers who
helped to prepare the exhibit are to be
congratulated on the fact that their work
has assisted In placing Cumlng county
among the ten foremost counties of the
state , educationally.
Clinptnln Relieved from Duty.
KEARNEY , Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special Tele
gram. ) Th < j friction existing between Su
perintendent Hoxlo and Chaplain E. Von
Forrell of the State Industrial school % ias
Just culminated In the superintendent re
lieving Forrcll from duty. Hoxlo charged
Von Forrell with working to secure the posi
tion 03 superintendent and later took this
summary action. ,
Change in Pofttmnntpri.
WEST POINT. Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special. )
A. L. Krause received his commission as
postmaster of West Point last Wednesday
evening and will take charge of the office
January 1 , ,1899. Miss Elsie Metz will be
retained as the assistant. Postmaster
Klelne's four years will not expire until
April 1 , next.
Child Fall * an a Stovr.
JUNIATA. Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special. )
Yesterday morning Thomas Battrall built a
flre In the cook stove and then went out
to feed his team. His 2-year-old child
crawled out of bed , climbed on a chair and
fell over the stove , receiving such burns
.that ladled Mils , morning. , . _ . ,
Hart by am
ORD , Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special. ) While F.
E. Lloyd was trying , to capture an eagle
yesterday morning the bird ot freedom
etruck Its talons deep Into his wrist , caus
ing a painful wound which will take some
time to heal.
NehrniUa Neirn Note * .
The now Catholic church at Central City
Is to be dedicated Sunday.
There are over 2,000 head of cattle now
on feed In thn vicinity of Wakefleld.
A Burt county young man who had a
loaded gun In the wagon attempted to get
It and to Phoot some quail. The gun was
discharged , the load entering bis arm , neces
sitating amputation.
While William Davidson , who lives about
three miles west of Valparaiso , was absent
from home some one broke Into bis house
and stole his clothing , a gold watch and
several other articles.
In the case of the state against George
Russell for placing a tie on 'the ' B. & M.
track between Loup City and Arcadia , the
Jury brought In a verdict of not-guilty , the
state not being able to make a case. The
trial was held at Ord.
Christ Manaschreck. Jr. , of Burr was out
hunting when the gun was accldently dis
charged and all his fingers on his right hand
and two on bis left band were entirely shot
off and his face filled with shot. He was
loading a double-barreled gun , one barrel
ot which was loaded , and while ramming
down the charge In the other barrel it went
oft and crippled him fh above manner. Over
fifteen little shot were taken out of bis face.
TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST
"Not So Cold , " Variable Wlndi and
Fair SUle the Predictions
for Nebraska.
WASHINGTON , Dec. 9. Forecatt for
Saturday :
For Nebraska and Iowa Fair ; not o
cold ; variable winds.
For South Dakota Fair ; warmer ; south
winds.
For * Missouri Fair ; continued low tem
perature ; northwest winds , becoming vari
able.
able.For
For Kansas Fair ; continued low temper
ature ; variable winds.
For Wyoming Generally fair ; continued
low temperature ; variable winds.
MANNING IS GOING OUT WEST
mah Furnishes a Muter Mechanic for the
Cheyenne Shops.
ERVED HIS TIME IN THE .LOCAL PLANT
Year * of Service Seen
Steady nine from Apprentice nor.
to One of the IllKlieit Posi
tion * In Company' * Gift.
A pleasant affair ef last evening was the
nformal dinner tendered to James H , Man-
Ing , division master mechanic of the Union
Pacific railroad , at the Mlllard hotel by slx-
een of his railway associates. Mr. Man-
ilng will leave Omaha today to take charge
f the Union Pacific shops at Cheyenne ,
Vyo. , and the work ot the mechanical de-
artment on the Wyoming division. The
Inner last evening was a testimonial of
he regard in which he Is held here.
The gold and white banquet room was
retttly decorated and pink rosce adorned the
able. After a delightful menu had been
erved some stories of the rail , official and
nofflclal , were narrated and the banqueters
djourned at 10:30 : o'clock , congratulating
Mr. Manning on his promotion and wishing
, lm success In his new field of work. Those
resent Included the foremen of all the
epartments ot the shops , superintendents ,
raffle officials , secretaries and other old
Inlon Pacific attaches.
The transfer of Mr. Manning to a like
osltlon on the Wyoming division Is a source
f much regret to his shopmates and friends
n this city. Mr. Manning has been identified
with the mechanical department of the
oad for twcnty-flve years. He grew up
rom boyhood among the shopmen and
ormed one of the strong ties ot that great
ndustrlal family. His first lessons In the
machinist's trade were had among them and
Is teacher was that mechanical genius of
he early days , the late Joseph McConnell ,
ather of the present superintendent of mo-
Ive power and machinery. By natural apt-
tude , close study of practical details and
an Intelligent grasp of the science of me-
hanlca Mr. Manning soon became an expert
machinist and could , as his associates put
t , "command a Job In any shop. "
Lonir Service In Omnba.
With the exception of two years "out
west" and four months as foreman at the
Omaha stock yards , ho has been In the
servlco of the Union Pacific in this city
since 1873. After fifteen years as a Jour
neyman he was appointed foreman of the
Omaha machine shop in 1887 , general fore ,
man In 1889 , division master mechanic In
891 , which position he held until his trans
fer to the Wyoming division.
A singular feature of Mr. Manning's ca
reer Is the fact that the training received
under the elder McConnell had its greatest
ipportunlty for practical development under
he younger McConnell. Both have been
closely associated with the mechanical de
partment of the road for about ten years
rlcConnell as chief , Manning as first as-
Istant. The former planned ; the latter ex
ecuted. Both worked together harmoniously ,
mprovlng and developing the motive power
f the road until It reached the highest state
ot perfection. To them Is duo the credit ot
laving built at these shops from plans of
heir own locomotives that for power , speed ,
lurablllty and beauty are not surpassed any
where.
That so much has been accomplished at
he Omaha shops Is all the more remarka-
> le when account Is taken ot the back-num
ber appliances with which the shops are
equipped. There are about a dozen pieces
of modern * machinery in the shops. All the
est is out of date. Most cf it has been
aved from the scrap pile only by the inven-
Ive BkJKi ; 6f the 'employes' * promoted''by
necessity. The greatest ot these 'improve
ments is the development of compressed air ,
which originated there. The practical ap
plication ot this power must be credited to
Superintendent McConnell and his assist
ants , and Is now In general use In the shops ,
t IB used for hoists , for jacking and drilling ,
cutting steel plates and riveting boilers , for
moving track tables , cutting and threading
> olts and for joining air-hose to the valves
and attaching the clamp. The Innumeraote
ways In which this power Is applied com-
> ensate for ancient equipment and enable
ho mechanical chiefs to overcome the hand-
cap of inferior tools.
Send * HI * Beat Man.
When so much was accomplished In the
shops under adverse conditions it Is not sur-
irlslng that Superintendent McConnell chose
Manning in response to President Burl's re
quest to "send your best man to open the
Cheyenne shops. " The Cheyenne shops are
modern In build and equipment and under
: he new manager are certain to give the
3maha ehops a lively run for supremacy.
The change means a substantial promotion
in salary , as well as In tools to work with.
Among the shopmen who know him best
Mr. Manning la highly esteemed. In his
dealing with the men ot the road he Is fair
and honorable , measuring every man by his
work , but with a yardstick of leniency ,
which rarely falls of good results. In the
expressive Words of a shopman , "Every man
with a grievance who went to Jim Manning
got a fair deal. "
HELPS OUT WESTBOUND TRAFFIC.
Expansion linn Increased FrelaJit
UuHlne * * to Some Extent.
The control of the Hawaiian and the Phil
ippine Islands by the United States has stim
ulated the westbound freight business to the
Pacific coast to a marked degree and slightly
Increased the passenger business , according
to the statements of railroad men In Omaha.
What the effect of annexation would be on
transcontinental traf&c lei a problem that
brings out divers vlewi from the railroad
ers.
ers.John
John A. Munroc , freight traffic manager
of the Union Pacific , In reply to a question
along this line , said to a Bee reporter : "A
substantial Increase In freight shipments to
the Pacific coast can be already noticed on
account ot the control of the Islands. Nat
urally the effect U felt first along the Pa >
clflc coast , and shipments of grain and other
agricultural products from California and
Oregon have Increased very largely. "
"Is any ot this beneficial effect felt this
far east ? "
"Any such stimulus to trade on the coast
tends to create traffic from here. Shipments
of manufactured goods , machinery and alco
hol have been going out of this territory
for the Pacific Islands in Increased quanti
ties for some time now. Omaha has been
contributing Its fair share toward this class
of exports. "
The effect on passenger traffic from the
results of the war In the Pacific is summed
up by General Passenger Agent John Francis
of the B. & M. as follows : "Aside from
the movement of troops to Honolulu anc
Manila , there baa been no noticeable In
crease In passenger traffic on account of the
United States securing control of the islands
I do not look for any such increase before
the future of the Islands is determined
and colonization from this country begins
In that event there will be probably a large
movement to Manila , just the same aa there
was to the Klondike and just the same as
there always Is to any new country tha
Is opened up for development. It Is a little
early yet to look for any Increase in the
passenger business to these Islands. The
freight traffic would naturally feel such a
stimulus some time befor * the passenger
business would be affected.
"A great movement of people to these
Island * will be hardly secured before th
steamship service from the Pacific coas
la Increased and improved. At prei
nt the steamer * to Manila via the
ted Sea route are superior to those making
he trip across the Pacific ocean. On account
f this fact the Red Sea route may secure
he bulk of the business when the develop
ment of the Isrand begins ; unlrfri the trans-
'aclflc service Is bettered by newer and
aster boats. Even then the revenue ot
ny one of the railroads to the Pacific coast
may not show any great Increase , as there
re six routes to the coast , and everyone of
hem will put up a stiff fight for the bust-
ess. "
Will Adjnnt Freight Ilntei.
The press dispatches from Denver an
nouncing the conference between President
3urt of the Union Pacific and officials ot
he Denver & Ulo Grande ore Interpreted by
Inlon Pacific men here to mean that the
demoralization In transcontinental freight
ales Is going to be brought to a sudden stop
> y the presidents themselves. In announc-
ng that the conference concerned the res *
ration of passenger rates the press dls *
atchcs were wrong , as Ihe meeting Is
cnown to have taken up only the freight rate
Ituatlon. The resolution's asking for a
eitoratton of rates between Chicago and
llssourl river points and from hero further
west are looked upon as very apt to have a
beneficial effect on the situation , particularly
as the resolutions of the Denver conference
are to be sent to the presidents ot the Inter ,
csted lines.
See Line Slaahei Hate * .
CHICAGO , Dec. 9 , Excitement was
aused In railroad circles by the
announcement that the Canadian Pacific's
See line had made a great slash In the pas-
enger rates from St. Paul and Minneapolis
o points In the east.
The announcement made by the See Line
s that It has decided to put Into effect hoi-
day rates from St. Paul and Minneapolis
o all Canada , New England and New York
points' , Including Boston , Albany and New
'ork. The round trip rate to Now York Is
44.50 , while the regular one-way rate via
ho'ChloagoSt. . Paul llneo Is $31.50. The
Soo's round-trip rate to Boston Is $45 and to
Albany $38.50. The rate Is less than one
and one-halt times the regular one-way
are.
Extend * Itntherford' * Jurisdiction.
The territory over which General Agent
Rutherford of the Rock. Island passenger
department of this city has control has
bepn considerably enlarged. The announce
ment Is made in a circular just Issued by
General Passenger Agent Sebastian , giving
the new assignments of his men. The field
of the Omaha general agent will now ex-
.end from the Mississippi river on the east
to the Colorado state line on the west , will
nclude portions ot Missouri and Kansas ,
and on the north will stretch from St. Paul
: o Billings , Mont.
Move to He tore Freight nnte * .
CHICAGO , Dec. 9. The highest traOc of
ficials of the western roads'ivlll meet hero
next Tuesday and endeavor to reach a "gen-
.kmen's" agreement upon the restoration of
freight rates.
Texn * nntc * Abandoned.
CHICAGO , Dec. 9. All the railroads In
the Southwestern Passenger association have
decided to abolish second class rates to all
Texas points on and after January 1.
Railroad Note * .
H. O. Burt , president of the Union Pacific ,
returned-from Denver on Friday afternoon.
George H. Denton of the Hock Island Is
nmentlng the loss of a valuable driving
lorse , which his liveryman allowed to ex-
erclso on an inclined ICQ plane. ,
Samuel A. Hutchison , assistant general
passenger agent of the .Union Pacific , has
returned from Buffalo , N. Y. . where ho has
Jeen snowbound for a lew ( days.
John L. Ferguson , assistant general pas
senger agent , and J. H. Maitderfleld , also of
the passenger departtnerir of" the Northwestern
the'elty-from Chicago.
western Itae , are in ' '
. ' ' - .
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Music tonight Schlltz'scfe , Sixteenth and
Harney , 8 to 12. Don't'fall to attend.
DEATH RECORD. _
Rev. .Father tioodale.
COLUMBUUS , Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special. )
lev. Father Goodale died at his residence
lere very suddenly last evening at the age
of 84 years. He bad been In his usual
lealth up to the day of his death. A sud
den attack of heart disease is supposed to
the cause. He was one of the seven
founders of the Pel Upsllon society and a
member of the Phi Beta Kappa ot Union
college. Afterward he attended the Epls
copal theological seminary at New York
City , graduating In 1841. In I860 Father
Goodale came to Nebraska and was ap
pointed as missionary along the Union Pa
cific. He established churches in Lincoln ,
Ashland , Fremont , Columbus and Silver
Creek. He was chaplain ot the senate dur
ing the session of the eighth legislature
and this city has been his home for over
thirty years. Mr. Goodale's father was a
revolutionary soldier. He leaves one daugh
ter , Mrs. V. T. Price of Rapid City. S.
D. The funeral will probably be held Sun
day.
Southern Phyilclan.
ATLANTA , Dec. 9. A telegram was re
ceived here today announcing the death In
a New York hospital of Dr. T. H.y Huzza of
Atlanta , one'of the most prominent physi
cians In the south. Dr. Huzza left here
last Saturday for New York and while walk
Ing through the dining car on Sunday , as
the train was nearlng Baltimore , was thrown
against the side ot the kitchen , sustaining
a contusion of the abdomen , fly the time
be reached New York the pain had become
so intense that he was at once put to bed
at the Holland house. The trouble de
veloped into acute appendicitis and the op
eration followed. He was a native of Mis
souri.
Prominent lovrnn.
DUBUQUE , la. , Dec. 9. Julius K. Graves ,
once a prominent figure In Iowa history ,
died today , aged 61. He was a native of
New Hampshire , but had resided In Dubuque -
buque thirty-two .years. He was one ot
the originators and builders ot the river
road , now a part of the Milwaukee sys
tem , for which he raised $6,000,000 , organ
ized and built the Dubuque Street railway
and was engaged In many enterprises In
the northwest. He served as mayor several
terms. Since 1881 , when financial reverses
overtook him , ho has been a poor man , and
died almost alone.
Lawyer and Capitalist.
DENVER , Dec. 9. John Q. Charles , a
well known pioneer lawyer and capitalist ,
died today. He was born at Belleville , 111. ,
In 1821 , and practiced law at Galena , 111. ,
prior to removing to Denver In 1862.
"
FIRE RECORD.
Entire Coal Dock Threatened.
WEST SUPERIOR , Wls. , Dec. 9. The Le-
hlgh coal dock fire Is , It anything , worse
the flames spreading In every direction
Fears are entertained that one side of the
entire dock will go. The men killed by
the slide are thought to be Tobel Paulson
John Peterson and H. Olson.
Fire In Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 9. Harmonic hal
at Lcavenworth and Brandywlno streets ,
headquarters of German singing societies ,
was today gutted by flre. The loss , which
Is estimated at 150,000 , Is partly covered
by insurance.
Nolhlnv Left to Darn.
LOS ANGELES , Cal. , Dec. 9. Tha fire In
the works of the Standard Oil company 1 as
burned itself out , the entire property being
consumed. The total loss is estimated at
$225,000. ,
RIDE DESPERATELY FOR LEAD
Cyclist Miller at Midnight Beats flit
World's ' Record ,
CLOSELY PRESSED BY THE DUTCHMAN
Waller Hooked a * Second Choice If
Anything Befall * Miller
Near * the
Knu.
NEW YORK , Dec. 9. Before midnight
> Illler had beaten the world's record made
> y himself a year ago , and his friends lie-
tevo that he will be able to remain ahead
ot his own record until the race Is ended ,
A largo crowd thronged Madison Square
Garden all day and at midnight thousands
of enthusiasts remained to cheer on the
adcil six-day riders. Miller began to gain
over his" opponents early In the evening and
at 8 o'clock ho was only five miles behind
his record of 1897. He then left the track ,
enulnlng off about thirty-five minutes. At
o'clock Turvlllo withdrew from the race
with 1,235 miles to his credit. At mid
night Miller had 1,789 miles and six lapse
o his credit , about five miles ahead ot his
record at the same period loot year.
Waller , the second man , had 1,749 miles
o his credit. He took about half an hour's
est tonight and when he returned to the
rack be appeared to be In good condition.
Miller , however , has such a good lead
hat , unless ho should weaken or meet
with an accident , he Is a sure winner.
Merco was almost twenty-three miles be-
ilnd Waller at midnight and looked very
Ired. Should anything happen to Miller ,
Waller will probably be the winner.
Seven o'clock found tbo three fighting
gamely , Miller making desperate efforts to
catch Waller. There were signs that Waller
was wearing out. Twlco within a few
minutes he fell on the track , once taking
tllller with him and the second time caus-
ng Stevens to take a somersault over him ,
s'o one was seriously hurt.
At the noon hour Miller was twenty-
Ive miles behind his record. Schlnecr
dropped out at 8:35 : a. m. , with 1,284 miles ,
nine laps to his credit. His wife and
Us physician advised htm not to return. At
noon Hale told bis trainers that he would
jo unable to continue. He may be In
duced to go on the track again.
Lack ot Bleep 'began to show Its effect
on the men this afternoon. Lawsou awoke
from a sleep on Ills wheel and wanted to
enow why he was riding a tandem. Ills
iralner brought him to his senses with a
little ammonia. Stevens became stubborn
and refused to obey his trainer. He re
fused point blank to go on the track till
his trainer humored him by giving him n
now pair of tan bicycle shoes. Other racers
showed childishness In their ways.
Score at S a. m. : *
Miles. I Miles.
Waller 1,074 lLawson 1,334
Miller 1,569 Nawr. 1,347
Pierce 1,517 Hale 1,310
Albert 1,44 ( ! Forster 1.299
Stevens 1,381 Schlneer 1,279
Glmm l,410Turvlllo 1.181
Aronson 1,372 Julius 1,106
Score at 10 a. m. :
Miles. Allies.
Miller 1.601 Aronson 1,402
Waller 1.5S5 Nawn 1.379
Pierce 1,549 Hale * . . . .1.325
Albert 1.492 Forster 1.302
Glmm l,440Schlnecr 1.2S4
Lawson l,429Turvlllo | 1.1C9
Stevens 1,403 Julius 1,106
Score at 12 o'clock :
Miles. Miles.
Miller 1,620 , Aronson 1,41 ! )
Waller 1,598 Nawn 1.403
_ _
TII 1.576 Hale
Pierce . 1,327
Albert 1,516 Forster 1,328
Glmm l,460Turvllle 1,189
Lawson 1,458 Julius 1,114
Stevens l,42l |
Score at 2 p. m
Miles TO ) tuf MllCS.
Miller 1,657 Aronson. . > 1,43)
Waller 1.625 Nawn 1,426
Pierce 1,607 Hale 1,327
Albert 1.53S Fortter 1,360
31mm 1,489 Turvllle 1,312
kft wBon 1,484 Julius 1,114
Stevens . . . . . . . . . . .1,430
Scores of the twelve leaders at 11 p. m. :
Miles. Laps. ) _ MlJes.Laps.
Miller .1.772 Nawn . . . . . .1,518
Waller .1,733 8'Aronson ' , . .1,520
Pierce . .1,709 6Stevens . . . .1.470
Albert . .1,638 8 Forster . . . .1,470
Glmm . .1,675 . . Hale . . . . . . .1,375
Lawson .1,569 7 Julius . . . . .1,136
Score a 1 a. m. ;
IllciB. Laps. ) Miles. Laps.
Miller . . .1,801 G'Aronson ' . . .1,645
Waller. .1,764 G Nawn 1,518
Pierce . . .1,738 8 Stevens . . . .1,481 1
Albert . . .1,665 5 Forster . . . .1,394 a
Glmm 1,602 a Hiile 1.384 7
Lawson . . . .1.5S6 . . Julius 1,136 0
Snlc of Speedy Home * .
CHICAGO , Dec. 9. The Splan-Newgnss
speed solo , will commence Monday morning
at 10 o'clock at the Dexter Park Horse ex
change , Chicago , and will continue through
out the week. Six hundred and forty
horses have been consigned. Among these
are eighty-seven with records running from
2:07 : to 2:30. :
Decree Fine * nnd Snpenlan * .
BALTIMORE. Dec. 9. Chairman Albert
Mott of the racing board ot the League of
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American Wheelmen announces In hi * bul
letin Issued today that the riders competing
Ir. the. blpr six-dav race at Mndlson Square
garden , New York , are fined 50 each nnd
suspended from all League of American
Wheelmen tracks until such fine Ispald.
Madison Square garden is taxed $1,000 for
permitting the race to be. held on Its track
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CHAMPION SKATING CONTESTS.
Iliiccn Wilt Be Ilelil at PonglikeepKle ,
N. V. , Jnnnnrr ail-28.
NEW YORK , Dec. 9. Today at the an
nual meeting of the Amateur Skating asso
ciation It was decided to make a change in
the champion distances for 1899 nnd make
them the same as the international pro
gram , so that .the American performances
can be compared with tne world's cham
pionships which will be held next month
'In' Berlin- Prussia ; "
The four championship distances are as
follows : Five hundred meters (510 ( yards ) ,
1.500 meters (1,640.42 yards ) , 5,000 meters
(5,468.1 yards ) and 10.000' meters (10,938.11
yards ) .
The championships will be held again at
Poughkeepsle and the dates selected are
January 26 , 27 and 2S. The management of
the meet has 'again been placed In the
hands of "Sparrow" Uobertson. Besides the
championship events a big program of other
races has been made up. Entry blanks and
other Information can be had by calling or
ndtlresslng William H. Roocrtson , No. 29
Park Row.
Ilnitcrr A Elect * Officer * .
WYMORE. Neb. , Dec. 9. ( Special. ) The
members of Battery A , Nebraska National
Guard , held their annual election of of
ficers at their barracks in this city yes
terday afternoon-which resulted In A.
Murdock being re-elected captain of the
battery. Adjutant General Barry was
present and issued checks to the boys in
payment for tbo time spent in camp at
McCook this year.
Republican Worker Commended.
CHEYENNE , Wyo. , Dec 9. Hon. J. A.
Van Orsdell , chairman ot the republican state
committee , and wife , returned last evening
from an eastern visit. They were met by a
number of friends and accompanied to their
homo on Central avenue , where they were
preesnted with a china service of Havllaml
and a number of silver table articles. The
donors were -the newly-elected state officers
of Wyoming , Congressman-elect Mondell ,
Senators Clark nnd Warren , Messrs. Cou-
tant , Slack , Oramm and other prominent re
publicans of the state , who made the gifts
In appreciation ot the services of Mr. Van
Orsdell during the recent campaign.
CanvnNM of Jndlclnl Illntrtati.
CHEYENNE , Wyo. , Dec. 9. ( Special. )
A canvass has been made of the votes cast
for judges in the recent election In the
Third end Fourth judicial districts ot the
state , tbo result being as follows : Third
district , comprising Carbon , Sweetwnterj ami
Ulntah counties , D. A. Craig , republican ,
8,563 ; J. W. Hamm.democrat , 2,816. Fourth ,
district , comprising Big Horn , Crook , John
son , Sheridan and Western counties , Joseph !
Stotts , republican , 3,094 ; T. P. Hill , demo
crat , 2,088.
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United States transport Berlin arrived hera
this afternoon from San Juan. On tha
transport were Major General Brooke , his
staff and the First Kentucky volunteer in
fantry. The committee ot Louisville citi
zens arrived tonight to see the soldiers < o
Louisville , where a three days' reception
awaits them. The regiment will leave to
morrow night for the west in three soctloni ,
aggregating forty-one Pullman -jars. Tha
delay here was caused by the fact that
winter clothing had to bo served to the
men.
Soldier Pay * for III * ImpaUe.
SAVANNAH , Ga. . Dec. 9. In the city ,
court today Judge Thomas N , Norwood , for
mer United States senator from Georgia ,
fined Private J. E. Moore of Battery A , First
Maine artillery , 500. or six months on tha
chain gang , for embracing the wife of a
prominent county official on the street while
the soldier was Intoxicated. Judge Norwoc-1
administered a severe lecture and character
ized the conduct as that of a heathen.
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