THE OMAHA DAILY BKI4UMONRXY , jANtjA&Y 30. . 1888. AN ENGLISH FRIEND OF EM O. A. Mullen Delivers an Able Address - dross to Lincoln Irishmen. ULTIMATE RE-UNION PROMISED. CatiBO Growing llnphlty Among the Thinking MnfwcH PuttlnK Up I'oor Ice The Coming Htutc I'ruhlbtllon Convention. [ FKOM T1IK JIKI''H MNCOI.X lICllliAU. ] The Lincoln brunch of thu Irish National league held one of the largest and most Interesting meeting * in its history yesterday nt Fitzgerald's hull. The meeting was addressed by O. A. Mullen , court reporter in UUP di-trict , and an Englishman. To those who are intimately acquainted with Mr. Mullen it is unnecessary to say that the address was both eloquent and scholarly , and In historical faetH in worthy a permanent place in the literature of the day on the Irish struggle for local self-government. Mr. Mullen traced the- brunches of the great European nations from their com mon origin and allowed the constant tendency toward an ultimate reunion of the Celtic nnilGaelic races in a common brotherhood , the advance work of which ho pictured in progress to-day in America and in the British colonies. The buffering , the famine and thu evictions that have ImrniHsed Ireland for centuries were compared with the sufferings of the common people of Knglnnd , where , in the reign of one monarch , evictions had forced rebellion , and history re corded the fact that 72.000 human be ings had perished in the reign of that king. To the radical party of ICnglnnd , whieh had never failed to accomplish a reform , Mr. Mullen pointed his Irish friends as an ally in the pending con test that was making of the i > oorer and honest ehiBsos of Kngland home-rule bo- Hovers and advocates. Mr. Mullen ex pressed the belief that the end was near at hand for local t-olf-govornmcnt for Ireland. The lory government , he wild , was hccklng a half-way ground upon which to stand and Ireland's an- flout enemies were giving away to the thinking masses. The address was listened to by the very large audience with the elo-.est attention and was the subject of the mo&t favorable comment. I'AUKIXU TOOIl Il-K. Complaint is made that parties arc packing ice taken from Salt Creek between - tweon tno city and \Vest , Lincoln. The paint where the ice is taken , it is stated , is below the mouth of the city sowcri It is stated that some of the butchers in the city are interested in the packing and while the ice may bo contemplated for use only in largo refrigerators it L doubtful if people want to have food that is cooled by lee of this character. UK ASKS KOIl DAMAO1W. Since the recent decision of the supreme premo court that went against the'Mis- HOiiri Paeitlc railway in its contest witli Mr. M. S. Treslor , the latter has Hied papers in the district court f.uing UK company for trespass and asking .dam- nges for $1,1)95. The petition recites that the eompany entered upon and look possession of a right of way over tin plaintII's ! promises without any right pi title. The fee of the land remains it : the plaintiff and in occupying his prop . -crly over which trains are run , the road no it is claimed , is a trosspasser. MUST IN TIIK riKM ) . The prohibitionists hold their state convention to elect delegates to tin prohibition national convention , in thii oily , on the Kith of February. Thoj expect about as many delcg cs to tin gathering as they have voters in tin btate. The chairman of the imtiona committee and several oilier sneaker of prominence in the party will bo it attendance. On Thursday of'tho prescn week the party holds its county con vuntion in this city , and the primartc ; in a number of the wards wore holt Saturday evening. CITY ITKMS. The republicans of the Fourth wan will meet at Holmes & Webstejr'sjifliri Tuesday evening to organize "ir wan republican club. Fnrragut Post , G. A. R. , at its moot ing Saturday evening , voted 810 fron the funds of the post in aid of Mis Shattuck. It is an 'example for over ; Grand Army post in the stale to follow The Loyal Legion of Nebraska wil hold abusiness , session in this city ni Wednesday evening at the Windso hotel. Those present will have a. luncl as the occlusion is not ono llxod for i banquet. Mrs. Angio F. Newman will ad drcbs the grand army and W. R. C corps at an entertainment given Tucs day evening at Grand Army hull. Th < entertainment is for the purpose of nils ing funds to aid In bending Mrs. New man to Washington to'work against tin admittance of polygamous Utah as i fitulu. A cordial invitation is extcndci to all to attend the meeting. The Blnlno inon in Lincoln' hav < called a meeting for Wednesday eve ning at the district court room. Thocal announces the object of the meeting t organi/o a Blaine republican club fo work in the present campaign. There was an unwonted activity it real estate circles Saturday. Kcal ea tale dealers report the demand very active tivo and a number of important sale wcro made. The Lancaster County Agriculture Koolpty hold its annual meeting Siituv day , the showing of the past year belli ] vorv Mitibfnclory with a balance e 8000 In the treasury. The fol lowing oltlcors wore elected for the en huing year : O. W. Webster , president .1. V. Wolf , vlco president ; John II McClay , secretary ; .1. Z. Hriscoo , treat urer ; ,1. H. Wescott , J. II. Hormanci J. A. McNnbb , A. Groonmoyor , . .1.V Ciihtor , AustinHumphrey , S. II. Hall directors. The fair will bo held , a usual , simultaneously with the stilt fair. fair.Tho The B. & M. has answered the con plaint of John Biggs , of Heart well , Neb which was liled some time since wit the board of transixn-tation. The usbUi ant freight agent admits an ovoreharg t > J 23 cents and the road offers to rofun GIBSON'S ROMANTIC CAREER. Full ol' AUvvnturo , Peril mi ViclhHttUllt' . Now York Times : With Iho donth ( \Viiltor Murray Gibson , in Smi Frni cisco , Suturoay ovouiiiR , ended a wu-ot which rivaled in intoroat many of the > conuoiveil in llio forlilo brains of tli romancors. Hia father was a niorchui nnd importer at Nowcaotlo-on-Tym EiiKland , and in 1823 , while roturnin with a family from a. business trip i Cadiz , a aon was born to him at &oi under Iho American ting. This son wi named Walter Murray Gjbson. Si years later the Gib on family remove ' to Montreal , Canada , where Mr. Gibjc ( nitrated in business and young "WulU w.is iilaeett in school in the College i St. Sulplco. At the ago of fourteen ho turned t Now York. RogardiiiK tliis interval i e i lit years nothing detlnito is know but it was said that ho had gathim ' enough experience and knowledge ' the world during' that ported to form the basis for a' rcsiwdtnblo dime novel. Being out of funds ho answered the ml- vcrtlsctnent of William Van Wyck , a weulttiy hotithern planter on hi wed ding day , who wanted a driver to take ills coach back to Anderson county , S. ( . ' . In the south ho became a teacher , and tliero married a daughter of Jesse Lewis , a planter. The wife died flvo years later , leaving three children. Thcro worn taken to the home of their grandparents. Glbkm , tlion only twon- ty-two years old , bet oil on a tour with no definite purpose in view. For a short while ho run a iiaHsungor sleamor on , tlio Savantmn river ; tried journalism for a while in Now York ; took advantage of Iho Califor nia fever and made a snutr fortune by sjKJculatingin cheap mining apparatus es. In the latter part of 181 ! ) ho interested - ested himself in Daniel Webster's idea of centralizing the Mexican states and went lo that country with thu Russian unvoy , Do Cramer , with that end in view * Tils travels there led him into regions whore Americans had never be- fpre traveled and his adventures wore something remarkable. Returning to New York ho joined his fortunes with General Can-era of Guatemala , who was endeavoring to olTect a centralization of the Central American republics. Ho purchased the schooner Flint , and al though the government took away his armaments , ho sot sail for Drav.il. On the way his chief olllccr Townsend , plotted with the urcw to sot him adrift , und go on a slaving cruise to Africa. Gibson frustrated this attempt in time , but made an enemy of his men who caused his arrest in Macco , Brazil. The interference of the British cruiser. Conflict , saved him and ho again put to sea , heading for Iho island of Sumatra. On his arrival ho con tracted with a native prince for forty square miles inland , whieh he intended to make an American colony. The Dutch colonial authorities there became suspicious , and ho was imprisoned. After sevonleen months of solilury con finement lie made his escape in a man ner which in itself was a romance. The natives almost worshipped him , and ono of their prettiest young women aided in his escape. This was in 18.53. Gib-ion returned to America , nud after spending six months in a fruitless at tempt to procure an indemnity from the Dutch government , ho took his children and went to Salt Lake City. Ho re mained there until 1801 and then went ot the Hawaiian islands as an agent of the Mormon church , with a commission to establish a colony. Ho found it necessary to begin life anew in some iuch way , as all of his property , whieh > vas in the south , had been destroyed during the war. Ho bottled down in the ancient Capi tal Lahaina , on the island of Maui , sove'nty miles from Honolulu. After a time he abandoned the Mormon coloni sation scheme , but the Mormons re- jnaincd , nnd now with their converts they number nearly 2,000 , all told. Learning of the beauty and fertility of the llttlo island of Lanai , Mr. Gibson formed a co-pporativo company , with about 100 natives , and leased a tract of : i,000 on the island , for the raising of wheat nnd produco. The natives worked well for awhile , but finally dropped otT and loft Mr. Gibbon to him self. With the profits of his first crop lip leased other lands , and ilnally the whole island , eighteen miles and ten miles wide , under his control. Ho sub sequently turned his attention to sheep raising and amassed a fortune. Becom ing weary of this quiet life , he moved to Honolulu in 1807 and took and active in terest in public life. He published n paper called the Hawaiian News , and helped to place King Luimlilo on the throne. In 1809 ho visited the United States and assisted in nego tiating the existing reciprocity treaty. When Lunalilo died , Mr. Gibson urged the claims of Kalakium , and , after the latter was elected , ho was offered a place in Iho cabinet. Ho declined , but for many years was piominont in the councils of the king , and was referred to by many as "tho power behind the throno. " In 1878 ho was elected to the legislature , and , after overthrowing the ministry in 1882 , he was offered the portfolios of premier and of foreign affairs. Ho made himself very popular with the natives by his policy ol "Hawaii for thoHawniians. " Ho wrote and spoke their tongue with wonderful fluency and power , and In the legisla ture , molded men to his will witli ease. He was also proficient in u dozen other languages including these of the Orient. Gibson remained in almost autocratic power until the revolution of last Vluly deposed him. The revolutionists , who comprised the missionary element , were so incensed against bun that lynch law was talked of , and a rope was even prepared foi him. Wiser counsel prevailed , how ever , nnd ho was given a civil trial. He had covered his travkn too well to be convicted , but he gladly embraced the opportunity to escape to San l-Yancisec on a sailing vessel. Ho'wns compelled to leave his fortune behind him , and died at last , from con sumption , as he begun life , penniless , His two" sons uro long since dead , but t daughter is married lo F. H. Haysoi- den. who shared his tortunes in Hawaii and is now a fugitive in Sail Francisco How Many Mormons There Are. Arkansas Gazettes The Mormon es tablishment or church of this country comprises l ( > 2US.'l , persons , classified a : follows : First presidents < - ! Apostles 1 : Patriarchs 'K Seventies , . . . 6,41 Hl h priests. . . ; .1,7- Elders ia,44 1'riusts > 4 : Teachers 3,4'J1 Deacons. . i 0 , 5 Members SI , " * ; Children under eight years 40t' , > > Totnl. . . o Kl..as Of these 1:12,21)7 : ) are in Utah , the remainder maindor in Idaho. Wyoming , Colorado Nevada , Arizona and Now Mexico i number largo enough in two or thre < of the terrllories to control public af fairs by clinging together and adding through immigration. It is the polic ; of the Mormons lo Mormonizo otho territories as Utah has been Mormon izcd. _ Brith makers of stud rails are jubilan over tno result of experiments nwdo hi the Japan railway company on rails 0 Fngltsh and of German make. The Ger man rails proved In every way weako than the British. * There is a troupe of trained cats a the Winter Circus in Paris. Some the performers walk a tight rope , 01 which are seated hero and there whit mice and pigeons , and ono goes acre with a mouse ustrido ts neck. A census has been l > cgun of th French can-bar pigeons. They are re gnrded now as of such importance i the event of war that till owners nr obliged to report their pigeons under penalty of u maximum line of 2,00 , francs. Thamunicipality of Vienna , after th strictest investigation , declares thti Madeline Pouka , of Vienna , has coir plclcd her ono hundred and twolft year , her birthday having been in tli year 1775. * . . . THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELER , The Citizens of Ashland Fay a Graceful Tribute. NEBRASKA'S FIRST BANQUET. A Bad Case He Killed the Dog-Grips In the Illlr.znrd Mileage Tick et ? Omaha's Sunday Guests Samples. Nebraska's First Banquet. The banquet and ball'given la houor of the commercial travelers took pltu-o ns announced at Ashland , Neb. , Friday , January . The occasion was the formal opening of Hotel Schna , the new utid olpgunt hosllcry in the town of Ashland. The Hotel Schna is a throe-story brick structure situated on ono of the principal business corners of the town , containing forty Inrpo , elegantly iurnlahcd and well ventilated rooms , replete with all the modern Improvements of steam heat , water and gas. The building wm erected and Is owned by the enterprising banker Mr. II. A. Wlpgln- horn , and in named in honor of his daughter. It was In perfect accord with the nurround- ings and circumstances that the opening of thu Hotel Sclnm was made the occasion for a graceful tribute to the traveling salesmen. The affair was arranged by the business men of Ashland and how we'll they succeeded in their efforts is shown by the perfect enjoyment of nil present. The trains from the cast In the forenoon brought many of the tourists , while the train from Lincoln and the west was literally tilled with gcntnl travelers. The arrangements In the hands of the com mittee for that purpose wore adequate and perfect In every detail , for the cntoffain- ment of all as fust as they arrived. Cur- riiiRCS were provided for the occasion to transport the L'uests to their respective loca tions for the night. When it became- certain that the hotel accommodations would be in adequate , the public spirited citizens gratuitously opened their houses to the strangers , ami the crowd was distributed , after the hotels were full , throughout the town so that all wcro comfortably provided for. for.Aa Aa the guests arrived at the Hotel Selinu the strains of sweet music was heard throughout the halls and corridors. In the parlors the visitors wcro entertained by piano anil vocal music by Misses Wiggin- honi and Dunbnr. In the twilight on the streets the Ashland Cornet band tilled the air with rapturous melodies and , all la all , oao could not help being inspired with a feel ing of happiness the moment of his arrival. Anticipations of a cordial reception were more than gratified and it seems that every resident of Ashland was a committee of ono to cater to the happiness and comfort of the visitors. At precisely 8 o'clock the doors of the spa- clous dining-room were opened , the guests Died in line , and to the music of u popular march seated themselves about the tables to partuko of the banquet of the following menu : OYSTnitS. Raw. Stowed. Fried. Scalloped. Potato Salad. Lobster Salad. Chicken Salad a la Mayonnaise. Turkey. Tongue with Jelly. Ham an Glace. Cold Slaw. Celery , Chow-Chow. Pickles. Wedding Cuke. Silver Cake. Fruit Cake. Jelly Calco. Chocolate Cake. Coeoanut Cnljc. Jelloy Hulls. Blanc Mange. Strawberry Ice Cream. Bananas. Oranges. Apples. Grapes. Uaisins. Coffee and Tea. After a thorough enjoyment of the repast , and the reading of the regrets of these who could not bo present , thu conviviality of the occasion was further manifested in a few well chosen remarks by the Toastmaster , Dr. I. L. Slmington , Introducing the llrst toast. Following was the order : "Our Guests , " response by Lieutenant Governor H. H. Shield. "The Commercial Traveler , " response by liobcrt-M. Simons , the 4X coffee mani "Our Homes " by . , response D.-j mayor of Ashland. # $ . "Omaha , the Metropolis of the Northwest , " response by Kmcr Elliott of the BCK. "Lincoln , Our Capitol , " response by Fred A. Wilson of Chicago. "Ashland , the Connecting Link , " response by Hon. A. B. Fuller. Soag , "Home Sweet Homo" by John Wy- coff , of the Peninsular steve company of Chicago. "Nebraska as a Sanitarum , " response by Dr. A. S. V. Mansfeldo secretary ol the Neb raska Medical college. "Tho State of Nebraska" response by John M. Thayer , governor. Closing poem and song by W.veoff , entitled the "Traveling Man. " After being dismissed from the festal board the guests dispersed throughout the house. In the ofllco and hulls Jolly songs were sung and Jokes wcro cracked. The following preamble and resolution was unanimously adopted : 'WCorcas , The citizens of Ashland have ac corded us so grand a reception and so gor geously entertained us at their own expense , therefore bo it resolved "That u committo of three bo appointed to draft resolutions of respect appropriate of.tho occasion and the same bo suitably engrossed with the names of all present , and framed and presented to the citizens of Ashland , and to occupy a space on the walls of the ofllco of the Hotel Schna in recognition of their hospitality to the commercial travelers of the state of Ne braska. " The chairman appointed the following committee Uobt. M. Simons , Einor Elliott , Fred A. Wilson. A resolution was offered pledging the entire - tire patronage of thoao present to H. 1C. Dun- bar , proprietor , whenever their business calls them to Ashland. During the evening the following was circulated among tno boys : Wo , the undersigned , agree to p.iy the sum apposite our names for the relief of Misses Uoyce , ' Freeman and Shnttuck , school teachers who suffered in the late bliz/ard , the same to bo known ns the Com mercial Travelers' fund and deposited with the Omaha BUK. Forty-tlvo dollars was raised. , Immediately after the banquet dancing began iu the Slmington opera house. A dcs cription of the dresses and toilets would be appropriate but space forbids. Sunleo to suj that none but the most flattering comment ; upon the same were passed. The following is a partial -list of the guest ? from abroad : George A. Clark , A. L. Lectors , H , J , Hall. H. M. VanSlekol , W. B. Lanljis. D. V. Bishop. J. H. Hurberg , E. P. Fnirchild , Mr and Mrs. F. V. Fowler , Mr. and Mrs. . W. H. Uoth and daughter , CVV. A. White Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pomfort , Mrs. and Mrs J. Pcpporborg , J. B. Konyon , W. A. Abbott Mrs. W. H. Dennis , A. D. Fox , J. E. Nelson ! Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Wilson , Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Uuffnor , Mr. and Mrs. H. M , Simons , A. L. Webber , Miss Isa Bosnian Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lelss , E. M. Dlmon Governor J. M. Thayer , K. K. Cooper , A. M Meyers , John Wycoff , J. D. Paquher , T. C. Davis , E. G. Eglcston. C. W. Lymaa ani lady.cJ. B. Linlngcr , Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cai&ter , Mr. anil Mrs. H. F. Bacon , Emei Elliott , Mr. and Mrs. Tomson and daughter , William Maglnls , Mr. and Mrs. F. Y Sinlth , S. G. Hudson , T. G. Graham run lady , H. D. Valentine , C. A. McCargan and lady. A. L. Kaege , Mr. and Mrsfj. F. Kails U. D. Buckingham , W. H. Alien , S. Vai Slyko , Julius Meyer. H. A. Hanna , Jr. Thomas H. Walnut , J. A. ClUbs , G. Vote E. GundelHngor , J. M. Koblnson Mr. and Mrs. James Casov , J. F Helekloy ; Mr. and Mrs. T , F. Tuttlc Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Shoemaker , Prof. J. E Butler , Miss Mlnnlo Stelllng , E. B. Ga/e , ant six , C. E. Haftleld. S. J. Wright , G. J. Galls bach , Thomas S. Gregory , D. A. Thornton. NOTIl'i. . The boys enjoyed themselves thoroughly Dr. SimiiKton U the prince of toastmakcrs W. B. Lanlns was untiring In his endeavor : to mnko it a grand success. The Jlvor mtuiagers thoroughly undcrstooi their business. Wyt-off'b songs wcro pleasing features o the entertainment. W. E. Wright Is entitled to great credit a chairman of committee of arrangements. K. M. Simons Is the oxtomjiorary poet. HI tribute was excellent. The ladies from Lincoln did honor to themselves solves and reflected great credit upon-11101 city , from n social standpoint. The gentlemen without ladiewero wel provided for through tuo coUrtoslus of . th committee. , ' The grandeur of the occasion was only equalled by tiftf grandeur of the-weather , "Tho landlord takes his two dollars a day , The muriihanj. takes the dime , The travelling'man takes nothing nt nil , But ho gets there every time. " Wtcorr. It was the \ll.t'free "send off" wecver had n the state. It was n grand success. Thanks- , citizens of Aplilaml. May wo bo able to rcclp , rocato. It has done us good. It will encour age us to greater endeavors. " It will bo the neans of advertising your generosity and lospltallty to the world. These were the expressions of , the honored guests. A Sad Case. Four drummers were In the smoker com paring notes'hbdnt sales and solid customers with that strict regard for veracity which is so beautiful n'thiIt of the drummer's char acter when It came the hardware man's turn. "I used to have an old German customer In a little town out on the Union Paolllo , " ho said. "Tho old man wasn't up to all the niceties of book keeping , but when ho made a dollar ho knew it as hard as anybody , and 10 save himself from all the bother of figur ing out a per cent of profit on his goods he Imd adopted the simple and comprehensive scheme of selling his goods for Just twice what amount they cost him. That was easy and plain and ho'couldn't make any mistakes about It. Well , I had to labor pretty hard with him the first bill I sold , and in consider ation of time and trouble I felt Justified in Lucking on pretty good prices. Of course , I took a great interest in his business , and in the course , of our talk lie told me how ho fig ured his nrollt on the goods ho sold. " "Aa I say , I got my prices pretty well up , and the next time I came around the old man wouldn't listen to mo at nil. It appears an other man had been there in the meanwhile and sold him goods so much chcn ] > cr than I liad that his stock In mo was way bulow zero. [ was stuck for n minute then ono of those Brilliant thougnts that do sometimes come to great minds flashed upon me. I got my In voke and the other fellow's Invoice and laid them side by side. Tlfcn I showed the old man that on n steve ho bought of mo nnd paid M6 for ho made Just * 15 of course ho sold It for $30. Now the other had sold him the same steve for $5 ; ho had sold It for $10 and made but fS on It , so ho made ? 7 more on the steve he bought of mo than ho did on the other man's stove , nnd so on through the bill. When It dawned upon his mind that Instead of making money ho had actually lost ? 94 by buying the cheaper goods , ho swore by oceans of lager that ho would stick to mo In the fu ture and , by Jove , he did. " The three oilier drummers throw away the stubs of their cigars and gloomily betook themselves into the next ear. . He Killed the DOR. An expensive , unfortunate , but nttho same .Inio amusing incident occurred down the Republican valley n short time ngo , which las resulted In the "dubbing" of ono of Omaha's popular salesmen "dog killer. " He was arriving In town by team nnd the horses wore hampered by n gay and festive canine. Iko mastered his feelings for horses for homo time but Mr. Dog perslstanlly an noyed them and in desieration | Ike adopted "cow " tactics borrowed the driver boy" , ! * re volver , flrcd and certainly accidentally killed Mr. Dog , much to the owner's regret. Appologles , settlements , etc. , were in order on Ike's part , but it was no go with the irnto owner'and consequently Iko was arrested and flned for shootiujc within the city limits. The only defense Iko made was accidental shooting , but the driver sneered him by say ing , It was tbo "jlinest shot 1 ovir sec. " Grips In the Blizzard. The duties nnd responsibilities of the com mercial toutiist do not permit him to select his time and convenience for a difllcult task or shrink frbm an unpleasant and hazardous Journey. It was for this reason that many of the fraternity met with painful exper iences during the recent blizzard while brav ing the blasts intho ) discharge of their im perious duties. OiA of the saddest of these was the death of A. J. Winters , of , Lacrosse , Wis. Mr. Winters was the representative of the Singer Sewing Machine company. Thursday morning , January 12 , Mr. Winters started in a sleigh from Yanliton , Dakota His body with v liat of the driver has been found on the prairie frozen to death , about twelve miles out. The landlord told him u severe storm was coming , but ho said ho had weathered many a blizzard and would get through this one all right. Mr. Winters was about nfty years of age , and highly es teemed by nil who knew him. O. H.Volls has been confined to his bed in St. Anthony hospital nt Minneapolis , suffer ing sevnrely from the effects of the storm. Speaking of his experience Mr. Wells soys : "I left Inkster , Dak. , on the cars for War- berton. The temperature was about JW * below , and the track was in u regular block ade condition. Wo struggled through to Conway , and there had to stop. It was abso lutely Impossible lo gel any further , but as I had some private business to attend to I hired a rig an ox sled , by the way , with a wagon box on it , nnd drawn by a pair of spirited bronchos. Off we started , a driver and a friend of mine. The distance to cover was about fourteen miles and wo had nearcd our destination by about nine of them when the-con founded bronchos scared nt some thing and threw my friend and self out on the snow-enshrouded prairie nnd started on a mad career , and for all I know they uro going yet. Anyhow they have never been heard of since , und all wo had to , do was to pick ourselves up and , shouldering two heavy grips , put our trust in providence nnd the telegraph poles to reach Inkster. The weary distance was finally conquered , but almost at the expense of our lives. My friend had to lose ono of his feet from his tramp , nnd here am I with both of my feet frozen badly and disabled , I greatly fear , for the best part of the winter. " Mileage TIckctH. The trndo circular of J. 1C. Armsby & Co. , Chicago , has an article in its recent iswo as follows : "There has been quite an agitation among passenger agents of thu different roads about abolishing the 2,000 mile tickets for 2 cents a inllo , and going back to a 1OIH1 inilo ticket for )5 ) and a $5 rebate. Now , while this may accommodate the general public better , yet wo don't boHovo that a commercial ticket should bo for the general public. , The railroads are very loth to con strue this law so that ( t will accommodate any class of people but themselves. Now , wo don't know of any species of freight that is carried over as many miles of road that loads and unloads itself oftuner , that gives the railroads less trouble than a good lively traveling man , and they always pay.their freight bills In advance , nnd thoio are no overcharge-s or rebates to pay back to them , and when the railroad agents say that they cannot treat , them any differently than they do any other traveler , it is simply bosh. They can Just ua easily classify pa-isengers as to classify freight. Give us a 5,000 mile ticket over a .certain combination of roada for $75. That'll what It is bound to come to. Mnko It for legitimate commercial men only , nud make It forfeitable if presented by anyone ono else. > i . Ho Stood Treat. It. was \no highly moral representative ol one of our wholesale houses who. Is furnish ing opportunity , jfor banter on the west side , says the Kansas City Times. Some time ago ho went south , in the interest of his house and called ofi QUO of the accredited agents , The agent \vi n genial , hospitable fellow , nnd was not slo'yv in offering the Kansas Cily gentleman a cg ) r. "No , llianks , " replied Iho latter , i "I don't smoko.'Perhaps you chow , thont'i said , the southerner. "No , thanks ; I ideufu use tobacco In any form. " They walked dawn the street together , and the southerner/itill anxious to bo hgspltablo said : "Possibly you will stop in with me and get a drink I" "No , thanks , " replied the Kansas City man , "I never driak. " A little crushed , but still hopeful , the southernoi made ono last appeal : ' 'It's getting nlonp toward eating time ; suppose wo dron in and cot a lunch. " "Uoally , " answered Kansas City , "you must excuse mo but I don't can to , pat anything. My throat Is troubling nu little nnd It don't mind I'll and a , , you , go gel some lozenges. " - Into a drug store they marched , the lozen ges were ordered , ftnaiuvgcntlwian frgn : Kaunas City was about tc product ) his jwckct book when the southerner , with an earncsi wave of his hamloxclainie.d authoritatively "Hold on , right llioro ! Von won't smoke you won't drink , nnd you won't eat. Thi medicine Is on mo. " Oinuha'H Sunday Guests. The hotels yqsterday.agaln , swarmed -will representative commercial travelers , who pu in tbo day straightening out their brde ; twoks , writing lettcri , reading and other light pursuits. Just now the boys arc on the road In full force , und whenever It lies within their power to pass Sunday in Omaha they do so , some traveling hun dreds of miles to enjoy the privilege. The nrrlvats al the Mlllanl were : G. B. Sailor , Burlington , In. ; J. P. H. Cunningham , NewCastle Castle , Pa. ; F.K. Phillips , New York ; W. N. Chapln , Chicago ; George P. Jones , Chicago cage ; O. Woods , Pcorla , III. ; W. H. Cos- grove , Chicago ; W. F. Hypes. Chicago ; George D. Orput , Boston , Mass. ; D. M. Knowlcn , Louisville , Ky. ; H. J. Cassady , Chicago ; H. E. Voorhoes , Keokuk , In. ; F. E. Bean , Ft. Dodge , Io. ; Frank Cable , New York ; W. Henry , Chicago ; Al. Hoscnbaum , Now York ; J. Herman. Philadelphia , Pa. ; C. DIxon , New York ; H. Totlen. Chicago ; C. G. Ludlow , Chicago ; Jos. Whrelock. Now York ; /.amansky , Chicago ; Jas AVhllo , Kansas City ; U. T. Vent , Chicago ; Gee C. Walter , Westlleld , Mass. ; A. Davis , Boston ; F. B. Jnnos , Chicago cage ; G.V. . Steele , Now York ; A. E. Krlegcr , New York ; H. A. Bush- neil , Milwaukee , Wis' ; G. W. Mar- ley , New York ; A. J. Picknett , Chicago ; W'.B. Buck , Cincinnati ; J.M. Stnnly , New York ! E. G. Beach , Chicago ; Harry M. Gould , Hochosler , N. Y. ; Geo. D. Allen , St. Louis ; H. H. Snydam , Cincinnati , O. ; A. J. Gcrstel. New York ; M. W. Plnkerton , Znnesvillu. O. ; W. H. NelsonDetroit , Mich. ; St. Loui : D. F. Forsyth , St. Louis : Alfred Kroger , New York ; O. S. Bluckuinn , Chicago ; F. F. Orvls , Milwaukee ; W. O. Everett. Milwaukee ; J. M. Bcmis , Boston , Mass. ; T. J. Madlgnn , Chicago ; A. L. Katr , Now York ; F. C. Marshall , Chlmgo ; J. F. Moore , Chicago ; T. J. Bloeher , Chicago ; P. II. Cadwaldcr.ChicagoPaulGrubcr , Kansas City ; James H. Uiehnrdson , Boston ; Fred B. I'erry. Philadelphia ; Fred Myrich , Chicago ; E. B. Zimmerman , Now York ; Max Itother- tnund , Cincinnati , O. ; C. W. Todd , Denver , Colo. ; J. A. FrankChicago ; Henry A.Gibbs , New York ; M. Jacobs , New York ; E. C. Towslee , Chicago ; H. B. Goodunougti , Bos- Ion , Mass. ; William Kood , Binghumpton , N.Y. ; Iko Wnples , Kansas City , Mo.C. ; . H. Tucker , Cleveland , O. ; F. C. Davlson , New York ; J. H. Parsons , New York ; A.J. Shad , New York , G. W. Lundon , New York , W. D. Norris , Chicago : J. C. Singer , Chicago ; Charles Enstnnin , Chicago ; W. C. Dreseher , Chicago ; J. Marshall , Louis ville , Ky. ; Henry Flesch , New York ; N. J. Smith , New York ; H. D. Bowkiu , Boston , Mass. ; U. E. Parmalee , New York ; J. O. E. Mctz , New York ; L. J. Murphy , Boston , Muss. ; D. Sterling , Milwaukee , Wis. : Jus. H. Wash , Chicago ; Thos. J. Bloeher , Chica go ; H. J. Hall , St. Louis , Mo. ; B. Marx , New York ; M , H. Kuvummugh , New York ; C. A. Hancock , Chicago ; S. Moss , Chicago ; D. H. Ettier , Kansas City , W. G. Martin , Kansas City. At the Paxton were registered D. M. Stecle , St. Joseph ; C. A. Baumm , New York ; F. F. Woodruff , Chicago ; F. Adlcr , Milwaukee ; E. Frcusdorf. Chicago ; H. H. Wolf , Chicago : H. Hymns , Chicago ; O. Wenbercer , Milwaukee ; M. Tillotson , New York ; W. MeD. Saurwult. New York : T. T. Brown , New York ; F. E. Alexander , St. Louis ; J. J. Morrow , Boston ; W. F. Both- well , Jersey City ; It. M. Hall , Cleveland ; M. A. Morton , Chicago ; C. H. Eeklin , New York ; A. W. Burns , Now York : E. E. Brando , St. Lnuft ! | S. Hiimmcealag , Milwaukee ; A , Lindsuer. New York ; F. W. Stevens , Chicago ; C. Cj Mitchell , Chicago ; John O. Conni'll , Ne\7 York ; C. F. Barnard , Chicago ; A. A. Cham- berlnn , Springfield ; A. Hubol , Milwaukee ; J. B. Halt , Boston ; H. Kohn , Chicago ; C. C. Fowler , New York ; H. B. Titus , New York ; H. E. Hackuian , St. Louis ; P. G. Haler , Chicago ; L. Ullmun , New York ; J. E. Brook , Chicago ; H. J. Gluspcll , Chicago ; H. Heller , Chicago ; F. T. Vnux , Chi- C.njo ; W. S. Gates. Ne'V York ; B. F. Kuwait , Lansing ; H. Gottachalk , New York ; M. U. Binglmm , Chicago ; A. Hostut- tcr. Now York ; E. J. Bradbury , New York ; E. Whitehcad. Chicago ; M. A. NuwiioiibC , Now York ; C. J. Shaw , Now York ; A. L. Goodrich , New York ; J. H. Mobcrly , Chicago cage ; J. S. Vllas , Jr. , Chicago ; J. E. Hitehcll , New York ; II. A. Hanna , jr. , St. Louis ; H. A. Hnnna , Philadelphia ; L. F. Weeks , Chicago ; F. W. Holme , Chicago ; G. 4 P. Jones , Chicago ; G. W. Mason , New York ; E. M. Diman , Chicago ; E. Whitkowsky , New York ; S. Cohen , Now York ; J. A. Tower- Chicago ; Dr. A. Litau- mnn , Majantlc , Ont. ; E. F. Fenn , Chicago ; A. S. Connelly , St. Louis ; J. E. Roberts , Boonc ; F. Haight , New York ; E. Guthcr- man , Chicago ; O. Wenderhold , Brooklyn ; E. P. Barton , Philadelphia ; A. Acherson , New York ; F. L. Funbish , Chicago ; S. M. Bendett , Louisville ; B. T.Whitmore , Detroit ; J. A. Mathuws , St. Louis. Samples. Clark Stewart who recenlly went on the road for the Garncau Cracker company is meeting with success in his new undertaking , und has worked up u big trade in bis territory. John M. Comstock who has charge of a largo strip of country for a Chicago steam pipe covering house , lias gene to Denver and Pueblo and writes back that ho is surfeited with orders. Oscar Menofeo , traveling salesman for the wholesale house of Waples. Slatler & Co. , had iS5 in money and $237 in notes stolen from him Monday inDcuuisou , Texas. There is no clue to Iho thief. O. F. Zottman , traveling salesman for Geo. Lcnnert , cigars and tobacco establish ment of Evausvlllc , Ind. , who has been out on an extended trip , is mysteriously missing. Ho notified his employers last week that ho had succeeded In collecting a coiisiderublo sum ofjinonuy nnd would arrive homo Sun day , which ho failed to do. Ho was at Murion , Ky. , last , but since then nothing can bo learned regarding his whereabouts. It is feared he has met with foul play. Gcorgo M. Rlbbel and H. Adalbert Smith , two well known traveling men , will quit the ro.id after February first and start out on their pwn account In the commission bus iness. Mr. IJlbbel has for u number of years ably represented Bliss & Isaacs nnd Mr. Smith has traveled over the state in thu in terest of the Liuingcr & Mutcalf Co. in whoso employ ho has been nearly live years. Both gentlemen say they will always have a corner reserved for any of the knights of the grip where they can smoke the pipe of peace. Mr. nnd Mrs. .TamosGoldbury. of War wick , Mass. , have recently celebrated the Bixt.vMirst anniversary of their nuir- ritifro. Mr. Goldbury , thouirh nine-one , goes lo Iho barn daily and takes care of the Ktoclc. THE CAPITOL HOTEL LINCOLN. , NEB. The best known and tnont popular Hotel la tlia tate. Ixicatlun central , iipjiulntmunts tlr.U-clim. llexlqumtcn for commercialmen anil all political anU public natUvi lunik E. V IIOGOKN I'roprlutor HUPTTTRE J-oiTllTjlT cureJTn CT5a"i ( E/TT rac'.EIorir .UacBcUaUelt * Trim. combined. Ouirantvwllli * only ono In the world ffenerallnir continuoiu eifcIHa tlaanrlla urrfttf. ficlontiac , powerful , buratlo , Comfortable nnd Kfttctlro. Arol " OrerOOU ! cured. Hen-mump forpi > mphlet _ ALSO F.LECT JIIO ilKLTa roil lilBKAHbi. 08. HORNE. UVENTOR. 181 WAMSH AVbPH1CACO. . FOUNTAIN BRANDS KINB CUT * AND Incomparably the Bast. lAnuui 510 'North 16th Street , Omaha. PAID IN CAPITAL , $100,000 QEO.E.BAiUiEa. President. IIOHT. I * OAIILICHS , Vlco-Preildent. F. II. JOHNSON , Cushlot DIUECTOH3 : BAMUKI. H. Jorixsov , ( Jto , R. IUIIKBU , ItODT. L. 0 AIIMC1I8 , WM. 8KIVKI13 , F. H. JOHNSON. A General Hanking fiuvlnefcs Transacted. - I atercit Allowed ou Timu DepoiUs , CREAM BAKING Its superior excellence proven In millions of homes for morn than u quarter of a century. It in li.ieil by the United Mute * ( Jovornmrnt- - dtmied by the hendsof the Grout Universities as the StroiiRc.st , Purest and most Healthful. Dr. Trim's ( "ream Unking 1'owiler tloe.s not contain Ammonia , Unn > or Alum. Sotil only In cans. I'HICK llAKINd 1'OWIIRItC'O. NEW TOIIK , CIIIUAI1I ) . ST. I.OUIS. Health is Wealt nun Dit. K. C. WKST'S NKIIVK ANU HKAIN TIIIUT. MIHT , B'i rBnt od Micclfle for Hysteria , Dizzl. B 3S , C'onvuliilons , Fits , Nurvous KuuruljjU Heaaache , Nervons I'rottration rausod by ilia use of alcohol or tobacco , \Vnkofulne's , Mental Depression. Sottenlmcof tliB Urulu rivsnltliiK In Insanity anil leuillm ; to misery , decay anil deuth , 1'remnturo Old i ( r. llnrrenness , I.oss of power in either Rex , Inrolnntnry l.nsges and Spermat- orrhoL-acaused by ovor-uxevtlon. of thahrnlnsulf- r.bu.so or over IndHltriiuce. Knch box contains one month's treatment. Jl.OOa box , or nix boxes f or ir-.oo. pent bjr mall prepaid on receipt of price. \VK UUAKAINTKK SIX 11OXUS To cure any case. With each order received by us for Hlx boxes , accompanlod with fcVOU , wo will scud the purchaser our written Kimninteo to r fund tiiB money If the treatment does not erfert a euro. Onanuiteiis l.ssucd only by C. K. (1OI ( > - MAN. DniKaHt , Bold Aseut , 1I1U Kiirnum SU , Uinalift Ndli J. B. HAYNES , -OFFICIAL- STENOGRAPHER , Third Judicial District. 3T CHAMIiBU OK COMMUKC B. Dr. OTTERBOURG 13th & Douglas Streets , Omaha , Neb , IIKAI.TH. WEALTH. SPECIALIST. Nervous , Mental and Private Diseases Prompt attention given to correspondence , by eneloslns postage. Ofllco hours 9 to K a. iu. . 2 to fi anj 7 to 8 p. m J. W : Barnsdall , M. D Homoeopathic Specialist , SURGKEON Gynaecologist and Obstetrician. Telephone 979. RAMGE BLOCK , - - OMAHA. E.T.Allen , M. D. , IlnmiKOpathlc Specialist , tit AND THROAT NOSE , CAD Bpt-ctncles AccnrateljPrescribed. . RAMGE ni.'Jf. , OMA JIA ir. J. Surgeon and Physician , Ofllce N.V Corner I4th uud Uoutjlun St. Omce , telephone , 4(13 ( ; UesUleiico telephone , 5 < U. Wl'OUlKD STAtiL.lO.HS FORSAbfc ! PerclieroiiH , Clydesdales and Shire , also homebred bred coltn , livery unlmal guaranteed a breeder Our stock lian been selected with reference to both Individual merit and pedigree. Some of tlio.so Corses have taken llrst prize at the No- bra.Hkn BUito I'Vir , JSH7. All-oiir horses aru lie- climated , uud rolls ot their get can be Hliown. Prlrcs reasonable and easy terms. H accessible by the throe lending r.illroadH of the .state , IS. & M. ; K. K. ic M. V. . nnd K.I ! , .t O. FHY & FAHItHAH , York , Nub OiTTHB Chicago , Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y. The Best Bout * from Omaha and Council Bluflb to - = = THE EASTr - TWO TUAUNS DAILY DETWKEN OUAIIA A.M. COUNCIL , DLUITB Chicago , "ANI ) " Milwaukee , St. Paul , Minneapolis , Cedar Huplds , Rock Island , Frecportf Itockford , Clinton , Uubuquc , Diirciiport , ElRln , Madison , Jancsylllc , Ilclult , Wiuona , La Crossc , oth r tnporUnt point * Xut , Northcmt and boulbeait. . boulbeait.H Ojkct nwnl .t tni iiraot. ID r ton TOtoi , Sr M Union J'tcttlc Huilmm 8l p n and the Bncit Dining Cart In the world an run on the main Una of tboChlcu co.MIl vaoke * A ht. foul Umllfur.nad etorr Uluutlon It a m o | > a eocriij courtooui cmplojoi of ioi panr. 11. Mirj.KR , Ooneral Maniuor , J.r.TUCKKK , AMliUntUoneral Manager. A. V. H. CAIU'KNTKK , Uluarat fa > ioDr an < 1 Tlckat Aicent. . art 'Hckvt Aii n i. T : cLAitft , a Who ti WRAK , NKBVOIIM. nKHII.ITA- TF.D , who In hit fOI.I.Y and IflNVKANCB hai THIFLKD awor tilt T1UOM of IWBT , MIND nct MAN lioon.riutlng xbauttlnc drain * upon the rutlNTAINM of Lire HRADAVMB. RACKAVHB , Drradful Droami , WEAKNKNH of Mcmnrr. HANH FUi.Nr.NN m noriKTV , pmri.Rfiupon "the rACE. and all th RFFECTfl Icadtntto RAKI.Y DEC A rand perhkct V NHVinN TION or INNANITT , should ooMlllt M one * Ibe CRI.RBKATRD Dr. Clarke , KiUhtlshed 1851. Dr. Clarke liai mad * NEHV9VH BE. DIMTV. rHHONK ! and all Dlwut * of the UENITO IlRr.VARY Orcani Ufe IKndf. It makci NO difference WHAT you iave taken or WHO liu filled to run you. . Dtr to their MX can consult with the anumnc * cf ip edT relief and run. Send 2 cent * potteM tor worki on your dlieuei. 4VSend 4 eroU pottage for Celehrnt4 W rk > on i'hronlr , Nvrvona and Bell * nto Dlteaet. Coniultntloa , permonal'y or by letter , Ttt * . Consult the old B rtr. ThonMind * rnrcd. OHrvcand Mrlor * private. AVThcoe contemplating Marriat * end for Dr. Clnrke' * colibrated guld * 10 and Tfto lft each 15c. , both 2fa. ( atamm ) . Befnre confldlne your case , coatult Dr. OI.ARKK. A friendly letter or mil nay Mre fiiturf Mifterlngand thame. and add itoldta yean to life.Book " Utr'm ( Secret ) Br > ran , " SOc. ( itampj ) . Medicine and writing Mnt everywhere , ncure from vxpocar * . Uouti , 8 lo l | HUndaTi , 9 to 12. AcldreM , F. D. CLARKE. M. D. 180 So. Clark St. . CHICAQO. ILL. 1742 Lirvrunco St. , Denver , Col. Of the Missouri State MttRcum of Anatomy , "I- Ixiuis. Mo. . I'nlverslty Collvgn Hospital , Ix > u- don , ( lle < n , ( Icrmauy und tf vr York. II rl devoted their attention SPECIALLY TO THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES. More especially those arising from Impru- dciue. Invite nil HO HutTerliin to correspond with out delay. DlM'ii.-n-x of Infection und contagion cured nufcly und speedily without use of dan- { ernas druKK. 1'ixtlents whoso cuses have boon liecli-Pted , imdly trontod or pronounced incur- ible , should not fall to wrltnus concerning thalr avtiiptoui : ) . All luttors receive immedlata atten tion. JUST PUBLISHED. And will lie mailed KltKK to any midrefts on re ceipt of one. S-cent Htamii , "I'ructU-al Observa tions ou Nervous Debility und PhyHlcr.l Kxhaus- tlon. " to which Is added an "Ksiuv on Mar riage. " with Importnnt chapters on dtnpkiea ot thu Reproductive Organs , the whole formltitf a valuable medical trentlsa \ \ hlch should be roail by nil young mou. Address DBS , S , and D , DAVIESON , 1742 Lawrence SI. , Denver , Col. Rco GAUNTHT 3NO. I . DR H NOBLE Blair Neb , , , , , , Importer nnd llrecderof Clydesdale , Euglisli Coach & HaniWetonian .They nro nil line und In prime eomlltlon nnd cnn- ( Tot lull to suit. Thecoimlut of prt/o winner * mul their not. In MMUIund. t'nmuta nnd thin country. Our term * , jirlce nnd Imrnen will nult you. Wrlto for prl- co anil particulars. Ill lrli > 2l miles north of Omaha , Oil T. K. A M. V. U. H. uiul C. St. I1. M. A O. U. U. " rOB SALE. The Standard-bred trottltiKHtuUlon ALARIC No. 2O83 by Cuvler ( slio of IClvlrn. 2:1Hi : ! , Day Dream ! ! :3(3 : { . Afjsath l ! : l. also the dam of 1'utron : ll ) by Kymlykt * Ilnmhletonlun. 1st ilatn Kthel ( iolddust. ( full Nlater of X.IIcidiu Uoldcliist trial BSi : ) by Old Oolddust ( sire of I.ucllloundilvn : ! ! ! others with recordx below - low 2:110) : ) . "Udiuu ( thu dam of Xllcndlo 2:34) ) by Imported Scythlim. 3d dam f ally HiiHsoll ( the Krund-dain of Muud S. S-M&ii ) by HoHton. Alarto us bred by J. C. McKerrnn , I.onUvllle , Ky. , fonled 18t-0. 15Ji hands hlirh , weighs linupoumlfl ; lie lna rich gold dust hi color unit the band- Komest nnd most stylish homo in the west. Ha will onthhow nnybody'8 horse on the street or the show ring , has no record but is very fust. perfectly gentle on the road or in the stable , has no vices uiul Is wiirrunted hound In every par ticular. Ho will bo sold very cheap. Tuonorse is in this city. Address DR. U. W , HAYES. 'Mill and Lake ( Streets- Raslly digested ; of thu finest llavor. A heartv beverage for u strong itppotltc ; n delicate drink for the sensitive. Tliorounhly tested ; nutritions ; palatable ; unexcelled in purity ; 110 unpleasant after effects. Requires no boiling. . SOLD nv W.R. BENNETT&CO , II. O. WILIIUIt A SONS , lA , PA. It U. S. DEPOSITORY , OMAHA , NEB. Paid Up Capital , - $28OOOO Surplus , - DO.OOO II W. YATKS , Preslduiit. LKWIH B. KKKD , Vlce-Prcsldi-nt. A. K. TOU/AI.IN , SJ Vico-President. W. H. H. HUUIIM. C.x-tiller UIIIKCTOKH. 4 W. V. MOUSE , JOHN S. COM.INJ , H. W. YATES , I.KWIH S. HKKU , A. E. TOU/.AUN. Danklng Offlr . THE IRON BANK. ] Cor. 12th nnd I'm iium Sts. A General Uanklnc JluslnessTransacted. THE OMAHA BEE , DKMVKIIKU TO PART OF -IIV C.UtltlF.ll Foil- 20 Cents a Week. Seven papers a week. Send your onlor to tut ollice , 1029 P Street , Capital Hotel Building SCIENTIFIC CLUCKWILKINSON. . JUDICIOUS AND PERSISTENT AdvurtUliiff hug nhruys proven suLouMful. Ikiforo plitclnv any Nowapupor Advertltlntr coum * LORD * THOMAS. U U i < U l li kirttt , CHICAGO. ' ' ' 1 . ' ' ' ' , ' . - I , ! 0u . n. n.u. . u.n. . n. n.n. . n.ii. . ii. * > n. Ul i ; : i. , Jl