Nebraska Newspapers

    THE OMAHA DAILY BEE , y\YEPNESD Y , NOVEMBER 25 , 3801
ARE GETTING READY TO TO
Nobraaka's ' University Fcoi Ball Plnyci
Training Hard for the Tray.
POINTERS ON THE ELEVEN'S MAKE-UF
AVIII fJlvo the low.-um n. Stubborn Dal
tic Interest Growing In Omaha
Speed Hint ; and Other
SportH.
Ltscot.v , Nob. , Nov. 21. [ Special to Til
HKK.J The University foot ball team Is In
provlngttic.se bracing days In preparing fa
the contest with the Iowa University team t
Omaha Thursday afternoon. The followin
is a brief description of the personnel of th
Nebraska team.
Anderson , center rush , weighs 180 pound.1
This is his second year In too team and h
has played in every game. For a heavy ma
ho Is a gcod sprinter nnd Is always founi
with the ball.
Yont , loft guard , tips the scale at IS
pounds , and has good staying qualities. Thi
Is his firstyear ; with the team , but he alreud ;
gives promise of becoming one of the mos
reliable men In the organization.
Chandior , loft tackle , i.s munaaor of tin
team , weighs IM pounds , and Li now In hi :
second year with the club. Ho 13 also prom
inently identified with the base ball lean
und U in excellent form.
Porterlleld , right guard , is the heavies
man in thu team , weighing 1'JO ' pounds. Till
Is his second year nnd ho plays a good
heady , nnd reliable gamo. Is looked upon a' '
one of the best men in the team.
Hyde , right tackle , one of the old member.
of the club , weighs in nt 155. Is an unthusl
nstlc worker and always on bund at a critica
point In the contest.
Skllos , right end rusher , also weighs 15.
pounds , l.s nu old player und noted for ac
tlvlty and cool headed work. Is an enthusl
ast in all branches of athletics.
Johnston , captain and right lr\lf back , 1 :
jno of thu lightest men it : the team , weigh
Jug 150 pounds. Ho is , however , ouo of thi
VIeotost runnur.s , and has remarkable staying
qualities. Ho holds the lutcr-colleglatt
championship for lightweight wrestling
No belter mail could have been chosen U
captain the team , as ho is a good dis
riplinnrlnn , a general favorite , quick to see r
rood point , and always steady and coo !
headed.
Flippin , loft half back , ! the only coloret
man in the team. Wfk'hs is.'i pounds , am :
holds the inter-collegiate championship foi
heavyweight wrestling. Good ull-arounil
player.
Pace , quarter back , is the lightest man In
the team , weighing but MO pounds. What
ho lacks In weight , however , hn makes up in
activity. Plays a heady game , und is novel
rattled.
White , full back , is a now man in the
team , weight 150 pounds , is n good tacklei
nnd punts well. Is ono of the swiftest run
ners of the team nnd is looked upon ns n good
all-around man.
Captain Johnston has not yet determined
whether Church or Jonas will play loft end
rush. Church is tbo best 100-yard sprinter
In tlio school and weighs 100 pounds. Jonoa
Is somewhat heavier than Church , weighing
175 pounds He Is not so ileot of foot , but
Is probably a bettor taeulor. Either may bo
depended upon to do good conscientious
work.
The team is In good shape , nnd the boys
are nil anxious tor the contest. Coacher
Lyman has fully Justified the confldunco
placed In him , and for the short tlmo ho has
had charge of the team has made a noted im
provement in the worlc.
Much Interest Felt , More.
The foot ball game to bo played at the ball
park Thanksgiving afternoon is exciting
more ami moro interest every day and the
indications are , that is , conspicuous weather
prevailing , good for a tremendous turnout.
There are many graduates of both universi
ties hero in the city , and each team is sure of
n lirco and cnlb.nala.stla following. The
Iowa team , so n note to the snorting editor
nlllrms , is in the best possible condition , and
will como hero fully confident of pulling out
a victory. The Nebraska team , too , is un
doubtedly in excellent trim nnd Improving
with each day's practice. In any event , the
lovers of this thrilling rough-and-tumblo
sport nro assured of a stubbornly contested
battle , and the winning side will realize that
they have been in a light when the final goal
is kicked.
Sl'ICKIt lll.\l.
Stookton'N Kilo Keeps the "World's
ItcoorilH" Popping.
STOOKIONCal. . , Nov. 'J I. Another world's
record was broken toJay by a year
ling filly , Frou Frou , who was driven by
Billiard Sanders in ' > ; 'M , boating Bell Bird's
tlmo one-quarter of a second. Her quarters
were : flr , ll : K , 1:51 : , 2:20. : She finished
the last quarter In 33 seconds. A month
ago Frou Frou made her first record , 2:41 :
nnd Sanders has boon keeping her coming
along faster at every mooting.
Athauson , n yearling colt by Mutnldon was
driven by Matt Dwyer to boat 2 1'J'.l'rf ' , and
made the mile in 2:28. lie went to the half
in lil-l J.
Fausta , n yearling filly by Sidney , paced n
mile In 2:213f. boating her world's" record of
2 :2. : > ) < f made bore Saturday , Sha was well
rated by Sanders , going to the half in 1 :13' : ' $
and finishing the last quarter in 33 seconds ,
Garilolil Parlc.
CmcAno , 111. , Nov. 21. Garllold park ro-
s'ults :
Klrst race. Hlx furlonss : Shlloh won , Annie
Clark second. Crlsplno tlilnl : Time : 1:2S.
Second race , II vn furlongs : l < 'ly I.uaf won ,
I'lolllKiitUMOcoiKl , King I'linsler third. Time !
Third race , llvo furlongs : Norwood won ,
t-needwcat eond , Speculator third. Time :
I'onrtb race , half mile : Ilob Frauds won.
Murray second , Dolly Nobles third. Time :
Ol'I.
I'lfth race , half nillo : Hod I'l-lneo won. Sea
King second , t < eo Lewis third. Tlmo : 57.
Tips I or To my.
These Inrsos nro looked upon as very
likely chances in the races named :
Unrn.ircoU Itomnuco.
llustoi'd Tormentor.
MolCvovnr Ulreiilar.
-To.ino Now or Never.
r.siiulnmu .loo Kolty ,
I'elliuin liHokthnrn.
III.OUCK-U-KIL
Olamnr Sinn I ) .
Illii/eawny Kd Marks.
Hands tltf I.eu S.
( iiiml : HawUstono.
l.oo HrlRiil TcdriliiKlon.
Ullmtix-lllrtluliiy.
M'.lffK.S
Ituttlo of llio lilrilH.
A cocking main , to consist Of cloven bat
tles , will tuko place Thursday afternoon nt a
well known resort Just without the city
limits. There will bo lu addition to the
main , which is for ? 100 a side , several shako-
bag matches nnd ono big private match be
tween nn Omaha and u Kansas City bird foi
ls much money as goes on the main.
Krhlny Nijiht
The Mooro-Nltand llnlsh contest Friday
night will doubtless bo one of the most In
teresting mills fought in this vicinity for
801UO timo. Mooru U 111 lecolpt of a
letter from a St. Paul friend in
forming him that n half muoii or
more of his old friends of the Twin City Atb-
lotio club will arrive hero Friday morning to
eo how ho stacks up against young Nlluud ,
and ono ( jontlumaii ho ways will uo ready to
back him lu a side wager to any amount
within reason. Nllaud's frlnuds are grow
ing moroontbusiastlo over the stock vurds
champion every day. Ha 1s working In ad
mirable form and may prove a gigantic sur
prise to Mr. Moore.
Shoot ot thu Sonmin.
The Oiimbn Schuetzouvoroin will hold Its
closing shoot for tbo season of " .U uoxt Sunday -
day afternoon at their mugo at Kusor's park.
The principal feature of the occasion will bo
the contest for the state championship medal ,
which In open to all. Tou per cent of the ,
entrance money will be deducted to dufrn ;
expenses , and the balance divided Into a1
many monies us possible. In order that nil th
contestants may bo satisfied. There will alsi
bo a few prizes hung up to bo shot for b ;
members of the club only , and there l.s i
likelihood of ono or two special Indlvldun
matches. Tbo bowling alloys will also b <
open for contest , thosamo provisions govern
ing as those controlling the shoot 10 pe
cent deducted for expenses , and the balanc
nut , up In four monies. Nu one will bo barroi
and entries for both the shoot and bowllti
contests can br > mndo on the grounds. Th
day's sport will conclude with a social lip ,
under the auspices of the West Ltiwn Soefa
club.
AthlntlCn tit th - North ftml.
Erllingor's hall , 1013 North Sixteenth street
will be the theater ot an athletic entertainment
mont Saturday night under the auspices o
Omaha's gentlemanly heavyweight , Jiiol
Dnvls. In addition to a six-round go bctwnoi
Jack and Patsy Diuij/nn there will bo bout
between Herb McCormlck , Nnt Hntlmwuv
Dlcx Moore , Sammy Stevenson nnd others
Dan Baldwin , thu Omaha Hercules , will per
form his wonderful fouls of strength , whlli
two tinltnowns will measure strength in i
match.
catch-as-cutch-cati wrestling
cutnir .VOTK.V.
Numerous Cagca Disposed of am !
Others t ontlnitod.
Lixcni.x , Nob. , Nov. 2-1. ( Special to Tin
But : . I The supreme court mot pursuant t (
adjournment. The following gontlotncn won
admitted to practice : W. T. Tyler of Madl
son county , Chester A. Fowler of Dougla ;
county nnd W. C. Lohatio of Gngo count }
In the naso of Thornhill vs State It i.s or
dered that unless the plaintiff In error , whc
Is now nt largo atidufucltlvo , shall be showr
to Imvo returned and delivered himself up 01
to bo In the custody of ttto law on or bofon
the first day of the next term of this court ,
the further consideration of this cause In this
court will bo dismissed : Shollonborgcr vs
Hansom , lion. M. L. Ha.vward appointed
guardian nd litom ; Sonnenscholn vs Bar-
tells , dismissed ; Davuy vs Dlcksnn ,
dismissed ; Caulrfold vs Blttungor , onlor
on plaintiff to servo and file briefs
in thirty days ; McIIInley vs Chapman , oruer
on plalul'lf to tile briefs in fifteen days ;
Wayne county vs Cobb , plaintiff has leave to
file n reply to defendant's answer , Eugene
Moore of Norfolk appointed referee to tuko
the testimony and report the same with his
findings of fact In sixty days ; Hiitchms vs
Thuckara , dismissed for want of prosecution ;
Taylor vs State , plalntltT ordered to servo
and ( Ho briefs lu twenty days or proceedings
In error will bo dismissed ; Brown vs Mag-
gard , dismissed by motion of nppalloo.
The following causes were continued :
Whlpplo vs Hill , Chicago , Burlington &
Qulncy Kallroad company vs Anderson , Boss
vs Sturdovant , Kilpatrick vs UichnrUson ,
Doranlean vsJaudt , McICiuloy vs Chapman ,
Aultman & Taylor vs Finck , Republican
Valley Kallroad company vs Finn , Burgess
vs BurcossDowoy vs Allgire , Pearson vs
Davis , Powell vs Bcckloy , Lnllin vs Svoboda ,
Uussell vs Lavondnr , McConnel vs McCon-
nol , Mnllne , Milburn it Stoddard company
vs Curtis , Spates vs Holler , Eaton vs Fair-
bury water works , Anderson vs Lombard
Investment company , Oliver vs Chicago ,
Burlington & Quincy Railroad company ,
Todd vs Cromor , Alexander vs Overtoil ,
Merriam vs Goodlett , State ex rcl attorney
general vs Atchison & Nebraska Uullroad
company , Arnold vs Badger LuinUor com
pany , Nebraska Hallway company vs Culver ,
Lee , Fried & Co. vs Brugmanti , Owen
vs Udall , Koirgonitamp vs Hargreaves ,
Dnwson vs Williams , Maggard vs Van
Duyn , Morse vs Burns , Stuto ox rel
Johnson vs McClay , Paclllc Telegraph
company vs Underwood , Boyd vs Fur-
nas , Henry & Coutsworth vs McCurdy ,
Henry it Contsworth vs Starr , same vs
snmo , Phillips vs McKuig , Sherwin vs Gag-
hiigon , Wohlenbunr , Kramer vs Barlow ,
Giliospio vs Cooper , Hodgman vs Thomas ,
Norwegian Plow company vs Mower , Jansen
vs Williams , Ulversido Coal company vs
'
Holmes , Brown vs Dunn , Imhoff vs'Herpol-
sholmor , Batlou State Hanking company vs
Martin Lumber company. Burr vs Ward ,
Nell vs Kcnncaly , Hobb vs Slate , Stetson vs
Higgs. Barras vs Pomoroy Coal company ,
Molick vs Varnoy , Damon vs City of Omaha ,
Emory vs Johnson , Hathmnn vs Poycko ,
Schlank vs Johnson , Patrick Land company
vs Leavonworth , Omaha Fair and Exposi
tion association vs Missouri Pacific ftnllway
'
company , Hiloy vs Burroughs , Wakefiold v'a
Latoy , Freiberg vs Tnischko , Commercial
National bank vs Glbsoii , ICopold vs Grab-
folder , Hammond vs Johnson , Altshuler vs
Coburn , Stophensoii vs Flagg , Ashford vs
State , Roberts vs Fisher , Cunningham vs
Katz , Cooper vs State , Lalng vs Nelson ,
Omaha Coal , Coke and Limn company vs
Fay , Council vs Galligher , Palmer , Richmond
mend "s Rico , Kirkoudall vs City of Omaha.
Ruiubolt vs Strang , Saehesso vs Burnhum ,
Hornach vs Marsh , liocltesheimor vs State ,
Eden Museo company vs Vohco , Liuidauer ,
ICuim & Strong vs Mack , Bank nf Commerce
vs Hart. American Water Works company
vs Dougherty , Gray vs Di.sbrow , Nilund vs
ICalish , Ivofka vsliosieky , Ilornberger vs Or
chard , Howell Lumber company vs Campbell ,
State ox rel WykolT vs Merrell , Blnkloy vs
State , Bouvior vs Strioklett , Salisbury vs
First National bank , Stratton vs Omatm fs
Republican Valley Railway company , State
ox rol Chcover vs Johnson , Iowa Savings
bank vs Hartson , Sehinld vs Sehmid , Wells
vs David City Improvement association ,
State ox rol Pomuruuo & Cooper vs Siibiiio ,
Darnell vs Mack , Likes vs Strono , Raben vs
First National bank , Hamilton county vs
Strauss. Loonier vs Thomas Ragan vs Mer
rill. Salladln vs Mitchell.
The following cases were argued and sub
mitted : Taylor vs Kearney county , Rulie vs
Cedar county , Richards vs McMillln , Toller-
ton vs MoLaln , Graham vs Carpenter , Gerber
vs Jones , Richardson vs Tuto , Rockford
Watch company vs Manifold , Miller it
Grimes , Mankor vs Sine , Work
Bros. & Co. vs Jacobs. Hodgklns
vs State , Reeves vs Wilcox , Clarke
vs Koonlg , Eldrogo vs Aultman ,
Miller it Co. , Chicago. Burlington it
Qtilney Railroad company vs Landauor
Lanningham , Antram it Co.vs Burns , U'oleu-
borg vs Melcliort , MeMurty vs Koifnor ,
Weir vs Barnes , City of Omaha vs Hanson ,
Haknnson vs Brodky , Motronolltan Building
and Loan association vs Van Pelt Bros. .
Thomas vs Ed.vorton , Babeock vs Puroyplto ,
Fianimguu vs Edwards , Majors vs Edwards ,
Merchants National bunlc vs Jaffrav. Davis
vs Sullivan , Burllngln vs Cooper , Suoning vs
Coburn , Hurlburt vs Palmer , Upton vs Ken
nedy , Stuart vs Horvov , Leigh vs Omaha
Street Railway company , Gilchrist vs City of
South Omaha , ImholT vs House , Holllngs-
wortb vs Snunders , Rose vs Muuford , Hen
derson vs Nott. Spruguo vs Fuller , Fremont ,
Elkhorn it Missouri Valley Railroad com
pany. Bailey vs State , Fremont , Elkhorn it
Missouri Valley Rrallroad company va
Pounder , Pounder vs Asho.
Court adjourned until tomorrow.
AVorU of Hoiilriuo WOIIIPII.
BKATIIIIT , Nob. , Nov. 21. [ Special Tele
gram to Tin : BKK. ] The first organized
jfTort of the Indies of Nebraska tswards so-
jurlng representation at the World's fair
was through n meeting hold In this city
loday , which was largely attended. Mrs.
lohu S. Brlgfs of Omaha , ono of tbo lady
jommissionors from this state , was present
md addressed the nicotine at length , setting
forth the objects to bo attained throsgh
representation at the Columbian exposition.
i\u organization was effected to bo known as
the Gage County Auxiliary to the State
World's fair commission. Pending tlio
uloptiou of a plan of work by the state com
mission. no details worn entered into but
ictlvo work can bo expected from the Boa-
, nco organization when the proper tlmo
The oftlcers elected nro ladies hitherto
urominontly Identified with women's work
md having taken the initiative In the mater -
; or , nro determined to lead tbo state work.
rim olllcers uro : President , Mr.s. R , S. Bibb ;
, 'lco president , Mrs. C. E. White ; recording
leerotary , Mrs. S. P. Lester ; corresponding
locretury , Mrs. E. B. Sherman ; treasurer ,
Sirs. E , C. Salisbury.
Dairymen's < \nnouintloii.
NOIIFOI.K , Nob. , Nov. 21 , ( Special to Tim
IKK.J The seventh annual convention of
ho Nebraska Dairymen's association will bo
icld ol Norfolk December 15 , 111 und 17. The
ole object of this association , which U a
tuto organization , is to encourage and do-
rolop the dairy Industry of the state , and the
loarty co-operation ntul support of all cltl-
ens of the btato who are Interested , directly
ir indirectly , in this most important Indus-
ry is Invited. The work of the association
s larjrolv of u missionary nature , and for this
oason the annual conventions are held at
onvenionl pol.nU | u the state lu order that
leoplo generally may , in time , have an op
portunity to receive the benefits ot such
meeting ut comparatively small expense.
Not only will practical and successfi
dairymen and creamery men Of the state I
present to tnko an active part In the work c
the next convention , but lu order that th
greatest possible benefit mav be derived b
these who attend , urrangomui.ts have bee
made , at consldorablo expense , to secure th
ntter.duncoof men from tlio older dairy so <
lions of the country , men whoso good Judf
mer.tand laive experience In the dairy lu
dustry has given them n national ropututloi
An Interesting program Is belntr prepare
for this nunuul meeting. After the rcndtn
ot each paper thorn will bo iitnplo tlmo to
dhcussion of thu same. In which all are In
vitcd to participate. Any person who desire
to prepare n paner relating directly nr ir
directly to the d.-.iry Industry Is Invited to d
BO , and tlmo will bo given for its cousidci
ntion by tbo convention. The sessions of th
conventions arc opun and free. Everyone I
Invited , alt nro welcome.
Hustings NCWH NotcH.
HASTIXOH , Nob. , Nov. 21. [ Special to Til
Bun. ] Tbo Central Nebraska Teachers' at
sociation mnots In Hustings on Friday in
Saturday of this week. A good attcudanc
Is oxpoctcd nt all the meetings
The Salvation army laid siege to Hasting
part of last week. Two dr throe years ag
the army besieged the clly for u consldorabl
tlmo , but finally It was obliged to nbando :
the campaign.
Gorman , the pugilist who attacked am
nearly pounded beyond recognition ncrlpplci
colored baby , had his preliminary hearlni
yesterday before Justice Robror. Ho wa
bound over to the district court clmrgci
with assault with internet to commit grca
bodily Injury , mid in default of ball ho wa
committed to Jail.
The game supper given ns a sequel ti
Wednesday's match hunt was participated tt
by over lee persons. The losers in f ho nun
wcro surprised to find that the bill lor thi
supper had been .settled for by Cuptrln J. II
Fleming of the winning side. Captain Fleming
ing , who Is county troasuror-eloct , was agree
ably surprised when ho was presented with i
line olllco chair ,
Verdict Against the Western Union
PIICMONT , Neb. , Nov. 21. [ Special to Tin
Bee. ] The Western Union Telegraph com
pany has refused to pay the occupation lax ol
$150 assessed against it by the city ot Fro
mont. By direction of the city attorney suil
has boon brought against the company tc
collect the amount. Today attorneys foi
both sides appeared lu Justice Huff's coUrl
nnd submitted the case without argument ,
Huff hold in favor of the city nnd u transcript
is being prepared by tbo defendants to carrv
the suit to the district court. It Is antici
pated that tbo great telegraph monopoly will
fight the tax through all the courts.
HoHpvo the Girl'.s Innocent.
FL-I.I.CUTOX , Nob. , Nov. 24. ( Special Tele
gram to Tin : BKI.J The seventh day of the
Vossoy murder trial ends with tlio testimony
nil in. Tlio arguments began tonight nt 7 : ! 1U
p. in. The verdict of the public seams to bo
almost general in favcr of acquittal , but
what tbo jury will do Is a matter of creat
speculation. On tbo streets and in business
bouses the only topic under consideration is
the case now being tried. Scores of inon
who but two weeks ago believed tbo accused
guilty now take nn active part in their de
fense. The case will probably go to the jury
tomorrow evening.
kpirit I'd Klcotion Contest.
At'iiuujf , Nob. , Nov. 24. [ Special to Tun
BIE. ] An action was commenced In the
county court yesterday by T. G. Ferguson ,
late candidate foi * county treasurer on the
independent ticket , against Frank Snyder ,
candidate on the democratic ticket. Snyder
was declared elected by u plurality ot seven
votes. The grounds of thu contes't are that
certain ballots that were marked h regu
larly , yet so as to express the intention of
Llio voter , wcro not counted. The defendant
lius retained every lawyer of tbo Nerauha
: ounty bar , except the ono who brought the
suit for plaintiff , and proposes to fight it to
the bitter end.
Prosecuting Health OIllcerH.
NEIIHASKA CIT'V , Neb. , Nov. 24. [ Special
: o Tun BKL-.I The clfy council last
light refused to accept the resignation
> f the members of the Board of Health nnd
nstructod the city attorney to proceed
igainst Dr. M. A. Carrlkor upon tlio charge
> f violating the healtn ordinance. It is
ilalmed that Dr. Carrikor neglected to report
ifteon cases of diphtheria which ho was
roating. A vigorous light will bo wa'ged
ipon all violators of llio health ordinance.
Three Thousands of Hay Burned.
Pcxnisn , Nob. , Nov. 24 , - [ Special Tole-
rram toTnc BRK. ] An immense amount of
my on tbo reservation north nnd east of
bis place was destroyed oy prairlo llro last
light. Nearly 3,000 tons were consumed.
I'ho heaviest losers are the Flournoy Live
Stock and Real Estnto company , between
,200 and 1,500 tons ; Telopor it Telepnr ,
iOO tons , and many others In smaller
unounts. It is not "known how the llro
irlginatcd.
Klised mid Made Up.
HASTINGS , Nob. , Nov. 2-i. [ Special Tele-
; ram to Tin : Bei.j James McEuery , the
ictor , who used nu ax and hammer on Man-
tgor Frank Wesson last night , when the lat
er was trying to use a knife on him , was ar-
'aignod ' today in police court nnd lined SIO
mil costs. Manager Wesson paid McEn-
iry's line , and the belligerent actors kissed
, tid made up. _
Norfolk DlHtriut Jl. K , Conference.
PKNPIIU , Nob. , Nov. 21. [ Special Telegram
o THE But : . ] The Norfolk district confer-
: iico or the Methodist Episcopal church Is in
ossioi' bore tonight. Tlio convention will
list three days und a largo amount of work
ias been mapped out. The attendance to-
'
light i not ta'rgo but it Is expected the mm-
stor.s from all over the district will bo in
omorrow.
Savlnjr KriMM 'lit SinncrH.
FHRMONT , Nob. , Nov. 21. ( Special to Tin ;
JIK. ] Revival services which uro expected
o last at least two weeks wore last night
logun at thu Methodist church. Tbov nro
ouductod by the pastor , Rev. J. W. U'oblti-
on , and Rev , M. L. Hookengariior and
nd Jesse Underwood , who Imvo just closed a
uccessful revival at Beatrice.
Honlu'd Their Employer.
BcATiitCH , Nob. , Nov. 24. [ Special Tola-
iMtn to Tun BBB. | The residence of A. B.
Inrrington , two miles south of the city , was
irokon Into by burglars last nlcht , and
fiilchoa , money mid other jewoirv to tbo
tnouiii of $75 taken. The lliiuvbs were a
ouplo of corn buskers employed by Mr. Hnr-
lugton the day previous.
Switoliiu in Killed.
LI.NCOIANob. . , Nov. 21. [ Special Telo-
ram to Tin : Br.n.J J. II. Phillips , a switch-
tan In the employ of the Burlington Railroad
ompany. was killed in the yards In this city
anight about 0 o'clock while attempting to
ouplo freight car.s while in motion. Phillips
iras n now man in the yards , having boon
ere but two days.
IIoiiNo anil Content * Hiirnud.
BEATHICU , Nob. , Nov. 21. ( Special Tele-
ram to TUB BUB. ] The residence of John
'ratitwelu ' , seven miles southeast of tills
Ity , was destroyed by tire this morning.
'he ' house and contents were u total loss.
'ho ' damages uro estimated at $1,000 , with
XX ) insurance.
Kiroim-n'H Proposed Fair.
FUB.MONT , Neo. , Nov. 2 ( . [ Special to THIS
lUK.l The directors of the Fremont llro
cpartmciit held n meeting last night and
coded to hold n grand fair Thursday. Fri-
ay and Saturday , December 17 , IS and 1U.
Itttny SeuuiM'd thu Contract.
BPATUKJB , Nob. , Nov. 21. ( Special Tele-
ram to TUB BBE.J Pat Rlley has been
warded the contract for excavating for the
uw federal building In this city.
Korlously Crushed by a Horne ,
EI.MWOOP , Nob. , Nov. 21-iSpocial to TUB
IEB.J David Lvsou was injured seriously
L'storday by his horse falling en him , crush-
ig UU lower limb $ .
In. ) u rod h.y Ills Horse.
RHINO UiTf , Nub , , Nov. 21. [ Special to
IIB B.u.J : J. Walter1 horse fell on him
day wbllo out rldiug , seriously hurling his
nee and anltlo.
BOND OF f ICI1YTREASURE !
After Much TXtmssion it is PtacoJ i
$ lOCOifl , f ( ) by tbo Council.
.QJfl
DETAILS OF LAST NIGHT'S MEETING
_ .
Mnynr Ciiahlnjf Vofu's That Part u
tlio ICioutliVti 'Appropriation ' Uelat-
Injr to'/hVj / pay of.Judges
"Mill dorks.
U"
There wcro thirteen mombow who a
tended the council meeting that was hoi
last night. They rushed through business t
n rapid rate In onlor to got n ulgnt's rest tin
bo In condition to bo present ut the closm
act In the hoodie Investigation that Is on th
bills for tonight.
Vetoed the Klcoiiim Appropriation
Mayor dishing handed In a vote on tbn
portion of the appropriation ordinance rclal
Ing to the pay of Judges and clerks of olcc
lion , The amount spoclllod In the ordlnanc
was ? : ! , WXJ. Ho hold that there was but on
election and that the amount should bo pro
rataed. Ho quoted the law to sustain his pc
sltlon , and added that the city attorney , th
county attorney and the attorney for th
Board of Education had the matter nude
consideration and would be able to report er
many days.
The veto was sustained by n vote of sovoi
to five , and the whole matter was referred ti
the chairman of the finance committee am
the city attorney , to confer with the othc
bodies.
Comptroller Goodrich furnished n stnto
ment , showing thai the city hall fund con
talnod 91S.5-lii.-IU available ( it this dato.
When the grading estimates got before tin
council some member asked If the sidewalks
had been roplncsif. Mr. Chuffcu respondoi
that the Board of Public Wonts and the city
onuineor had neglected their duty If they hat
approved estimates when the sidewalks lint
not been relald.
Mr. Bruticr said that any number of sucl
cases had occurred.
The estimates wora allowed by the council ,
By resolution the Fire and Police commis
sion was instructed to purchase lr > 00 feet ol
iioao. This hose is Intended to tune the place ol
that that was cut to pieces by the mob on the
night when Smith , the negro rapist , was
frightened to death.
For furnishing two passenger olovntors
complete for the now eitv hall , the Hale
Elevator company bill Jl.bOO and the Crane
Elevator company 5-1,411.
Mr. Davis moved that the contract bo
awarded to the Crane company.
"
Mr. Elsasser opposed such" hasty action.
The bids should bo referred.
Mr. Bui-dish was in favor of the contract
going to the lowest bidder , but ho wanted to
hear from Mr. Davis , whom ho considered n
skillful mechanic.
Mr. Elsasser did.not. want to hoar any long
argument on thq quality of elevators.
On motion of iir'ipsfhoff tbo bids wcro re
ferred to the couiimUco on public property
and buildings , to , rqport next Tuesday night.
Charles Hanloy , and others protested
ncalnst the changp.of grade of Arbor street ,
Tenth and ThlrteOnju.
From tlio Typographical Union.
In a petition' tlio Typographical union
reviewed the strike that occurred last sum
mer and asked that vhen the couneil award
the contract for , ' printing the question of
union aim non-uuiou olllcos should bo taken
into consideration. , , '
Mr. Davis said that In competition no
bidders could bo barrod. .
Mr. Elsassor , . . .fur'-cd that the printers
wanted the contpicLlot to a union ofltce.
The petition was jfoforred to the comraittco
on nrintintr. r , }
ThocoaiDtvqllerjjas instructed to detail
three of his mpji'to work at night upon his
annual report , tluitjJ.bo.dQtiillii.jiiu'y , be. com- ,
plotod. Ivor doiugtho extra worlc they will
bo allowed f > 0 ecnts.por Hour.
Mr. Conway said 'thoro wasno use of
having the employes work night ami.tiny.
There were plenty "of competent man who
would bo glad of the Job.
The Hoard of Public Works was Instructed
to advertise for five clays for bids for ronav-
ing the Sixteenth street viaduct.
Air. Elsassor said that tlio expense would
not exceed $300.
President Lowry remarked that , tne
Eleventh street viaduct was in bad shape
and hoped Unit bias for repaying It would bo
Included.
Mr. Elsasser explained that the Eleventh
nrcot viaduct was not in his ward and ho
: ould not look uftcr it.
Mr. Davis moved that bids for repaying the
Blovonth street viaduct bo Included In tlio
idvertisoinent.
The motion prevailed as amended.
The Gourd of Public \Votfks was instructed
.o order the removal of the lumber yards on
fourteenth street , between Leaven worth
itreot and the Union I'acillc railroad tracks.
City Tronsuivr's Iloml.
The finance committee reported that it did
lot feel llko taking the responsibility of
laming the amount of the bond to bo given
jy the city treasurer. The members of the
; omralttco suggested gottinir the opinion of
; ho Judges of the district court a's to the
imountof the bond.
Mr. Popploton was called for. Ho said '
.ho charter required that the bond
ihould bo in double the amount of
, ho money that might como into the troas-
iror's hacds. Ho did not think the Judges
, vould give an opinion. Last year there was
lomothing like $800,000 in the hands of tlio
.roasuror.
Mr U.ivis moved that the bond Do placed
it $1.000,000.
Mr. Dlumor moved to amend oy making
, bo uonit $1,01)0,000. )
Mr. Popploton said that most of the money
vould bu in tlio banks and they would also
ivo bonds for the safekeeping of tha money.
All of the motions were withdrawn und
klr. Blumer moved that the bond bo ploced
-2,000,000. .
Mr. Osthoff moved as an amendment that
ho amount bo placed at $1-100,000.
Sprung u SonHiti.ii. ;
When tlio vote was called on the § 1,000,000
lend Mr. liliiinur sprung n sensation. Ho
md been Informed that Mr. liolln had hired
itlornoys. Ho had hired them immediately
iftor his ulcction and Intended to test the
innstiiiUionallty of the law passed ot the
ast sesilon of the togUlatui-o relating to the
illy treasurer's salary.
President Lowry hud hoard that the law
vas badly mixed und thought that Mr. Bolln
lad done rlRht In Jgplung up the constitu-
ionality of the lay , ' . , , ' ,
Tlio $1,000,000 bqpiVwas accepted anil the
louncll decldod In hold an adjourned meeting
Saturday night for Vi ; > purncno of receiving
iiul approving mi/ljijuroiwcd bond.
Fowler & Itelrndof , | were allowed ? T > 00 , in-
toacl of $1,000 as uslfed , for services as ar-
hitoct of the clt.v hil. ; |
Ulark Gopen presented a bill of $ T5 for
lorlcul sorvk-ns , , $ jj\f-U \ | salary ns cominis-
loner of health rfrqm March 0 to Juno 11 ,
bill , and .f.'itbl.'J7-1asj police and emergency
ihyslcian from Juno ( o Koptomlior. Ho was
. ( lowed $101.41 , thu-iraiunco being rejected.
Tbo city attorney guvo It as his opinion
lint Dr. Capon was entitled to only the
mount that was allowed.
Mrtroimtlrji itistroot Iiiillway.
Another ordlnap.'ii n-oposing the callliicof
special election ! i Mete upon the iiucstion
f granting a fruirchiso to tlio Metropolitan
trotit railway v/as ititroduccd. road twlco
nd rofcrrud. \ { >
Mr. Olson offerc-il a resolution instructing
ho comptroller to ask for bids for lighting
lie suburban portions of ( no city.
Mr. Davis demanded to be clbolmrgoj from
lie couimittoo If the i-c.kmition win adoptod.
The resolution wiw rutnrnod to tlio Inlro-
ucor nnd that ended the business of the
vonlnir.
Mr- Davis asued that the resolution lay
ver until tha special cominlttco , appointed to
outer with Sunorhitciidotit WIlov of the
Uectrso Light company.
Mr. Elsasaor opposed the resolution laying
vor. Ho wanted comnotltion which only
Diild bo obtained by asking for competitive
Ids.
Couvlutoil of Vagrancy.
Sliorroy nnd Proctor , both colored , were
p before Judge Helsloy yesterday afternoon
u the charge of vagrancy. They uro well
nown to the police nnd spoud about half
mir tiuio In ] all. Both tried to nmuo the
court Dollovo thnt they wcro working ,
bnurroy. Wholm-j n very bad reputation , said
that ho was blacking stoves for n living , and
Proctor claimed to bo digging a cellar for n
man nt'lwonty-.itcond nnd Hiirnoy Mrcots.
Procior was rather taken aback when the
Judge told him that Twenty-second was not
cut through to Hartley. Tbo Judge sentenced -
toncod both prisoner * to thirty days In Jntl.
TO sKvviti : inun LIVKXHK.
lown Colored CIII/.piiH Iloaln an Antl-
Prohibition Crus-ulc.
Cr.iiAtt Uii'itiH , In. , Nov. 21. ( Special
Tclosmm to Tin ; HKR.J President Curtis of
the Colored Aiitl-Prohlblllon l oaguoof lown ,
has Just sent out petitions for signatures of
colored voters all over the state. The peti
tion Is to the Twenty-fourth general assem
bly , nnd Is a * follows :
Your | H'tltlonor-t , the rnlnri'd voters of the
stiito .if Iowa , believing thai the present pro
hibitory IIIH-H of this st.ito ate diTiuntorv to
the best Inturestsor lhostiU : . and belli-v 111 ?
that the rorclnunt the issue of prohibition
upon the republican party of this stito : bus
been Inotnimeiitnl In wrcstlnK thi > proud pros.
Hue of being the banner ropuliilciin stutu
of the union fi-nni the tupublleaiiM of
Ipwti. nnd Itollovlm : that teinperiktico Issui-s
should be divorced from party politics nnd
made strlotly luinpnrtlsan , now tlieruforo
youriifiirosi-.ld petitioners would respectfully
iiflkofyiuir h > orablo body the rrni-iil of tlio
said prohibitory law aivl that u. wine license
law bo enacted In lieu thereof.
Already about 700 names have boon se
cured. His believed when nil the blanks
Imvo boon returned thov will contain 7,000 or
8,000 names.
Al'tor Cumberland' ItclntioiiH.
Avoc.v , la. , Nov. 21. [ Special Telegram to
Tun Buc.J Sheriff George Ualnbow of Har-
Ian passed throuch this city today cnrouto
to Dos Motnes to iccuro a requisition on tbo
governor of Missouri for Will Davidson of
Fulton , Mo. , for complicity in the murder ot
James mid Jasper Kobortson in the fall of
1SSS. These are the parlies to whoso murder
J. W. Cumberland pleaded guilty last week.
Since then ho has testified before tlio grand
Jury and Implicated other parties , Including
Davidson , who is n bruthcr of Cumberland's
wife. It is generally thought that Cumber
land was alone In llio crime.
Prominent K.irmur Falls.
MAIIHIIAI.I.TOWX , la. , Nov. 124. [ Special
Telegram to Tin ; Bii.J : : 13. L. Lomert , a
prominent farmer and stock raiser In this
county , has assigned today. Liabilities
tMO.OOO , assets SiO.OOO. Lomort represented
Marshall county In the lower house In the
Nineteenth general assembly.
An I i tiortr.at AtuhiHon.
ATCIIISON , Kan. , Nov. .M. [ Special Tele
gram to Tin : BKR. | An Ice gorge lu the
Missouri river at this point last night throw
the current to the Missouri side , threatening
to dostrov the dykes and riprap put In three
years ago by the government at n cost of
SlfiO.OOO.
SlfiO.OOO.'I
'I hey Shot tlio Driver.
Driinjri : , la. , Nov. 'J . [ Special Telegram
to Tin : BII : : . ] Two boys giving the mimes of
Lee and Hanson , who shot Street Car Driver
Lecher last night , were arrested today at
Oolwcln. Lecher is in a critical condition.
I Irst of the
The first In the season's course of tin
Young Men's Christian association concert ;
was enjoyed last night by a largo audience.
The attraction was a program by the Ked
path Star Concert company , nnd it proved ti
bo excellent in every respect. Miss Ella M ,
Chamberlain , the whistling soloist , delighted
tno audience with her superb whistling ,
which she accompanied upou the piano ,
making a sort of lip nnd piano duet that
caught the car very pleasingly.
Miss Edith Christlo demonstrated the fact
that she understood how to manipulate the
violin. She was hcnrtilv encored.
Mr. Edward P. Klllott" produced the com
edy part of the program by presenting sev
eral highly humorous impersonations.
Mr. John Francis Gilder did some worlc
upon the violin that stamped him as a thor
ough musician.
Master Cecil , n bright and versatile lad ,
sang a number of character songs and did
some cles-cr work in acting.
The entertainment was a winner.
Dind of Heart Disease.
Mrs. Margaret O'Brien , fivifo of Patrol
Driver Jumos O'Brien , died suddenly of
heart disease at 5 o'alock yesterday after
noon. Mrs. O'Brien was 47 years old ana
'
had hardly been Mck'u day in her life. She
had been reeling exceptionally well all day
" '
and her death was an awful "surprise to ho'r
husband ami friends. Not live minutes before
fore her death Mrs. O'Brien bad been talk-
lug with friends. She started for the roar
part , of her residence. 810 South Seventeenth
street , and when the dining room was
reached fell heavily to the llnor with scarcely
a word. A physician was hastily summoned
but before ho arrived Mrs. O'Brien was
dea'l. Word was at once sent to the husband
at police headquarters.
No arrangements for the funeral have us
yet been made ,
a l rsi-rtor.
The wife of Eugene Hoseiiberg , nn account
of whoso desertion was printed some days
ago , called at police headquarters yesterday
afternoon to us It aid In locating her husband.
Friends arranged a homo for the poor
woman's baby at the Creeho and secured em
ployment for tbo mother. Mr.s. Rosenberg
believes that her husband Is In Portland and
the police have promised to write to the of
ficials there and see what can be done to
ward having tbo truant husband return to
his family.
_ _
He May Go to Ijinuo'n.
John Johnson , the alleged train robber ,
safe blower and general crook , Is still bold
by tbo polico. Chief Seavoy said that ho
understood the man was wanted In Lincoln
for Jail breaking. If the prisoner Is idonll-
lled by n Lincoln officer the police hero will
let bun go , as they Have no evidence of any
kind Implicating Johnson in any of tbo
numerous crimes recently committed In this
city.
nai
Omaha and Ftoronuo Hallway.
The certificate of franchise of the Omaha
and Florence Street railway was filed In the
ofllco of the county clerk yesterday. The
company is authorized to lay tracus on nil
the streets In the city of Florence , build
street railway lines and operate them by
electricity , tun wires to bo overhead or bo-
ucatti tho.surfaca of the ground.
-
Building PermllM.
Three minor permits , aggregating ? . ' ) ( ,
were issued by the superintendent of build-
yesterday.
tigs _ _
Orpins ( coin S i up. Easy terms
Iluydou 13 roa.
Inilt tors.
The public should bowaru of the numerous
so called "gold euros" for drunkenness and
ithor habits that are springing up in this as
well us other states' . The wonderful success
jf Dr. ICoeloy's Double Cblorldo of Gold
: ur < i has opened the way for these frauds and
impostors to lleeco their victims , nnd it
usually falls on tho.su who can ill alTord to
mind the loss. Their money is extorted from
them whllo under the Inlluenco of liquor and
they are compelled to take the worthless
treatment or lose the money paid. Several
l > orsoiiK who intended to take the Keeley
treatment have , whllo under the Inlluuncoof
Jrink , fallen Into the hands ol iho.ie sharper * .
VSortiitoss guarantees are soinotinius given
to onc-h victim. People who Intomi to taxo
: ho ICceley troatmoiit , or in sending their
'riends who uro apt to he under the Influence
if drink , should aoml their niumvt and nocui-
> arv money for cxpunses direct to tlio Kecluy
iiRtltute , lilulr , Nob. , who will receipt for
ill money received and look after the patients
iftcr treatment Is commenced. The Kooloy
reatmont Is the only or.othut produces n cure.
Dr. L'ulllmoro , oumist , Hoe building' .
I'KHSUX.ll. I'.llt.tdll.ll'IIS ,
J. W. Kadford ol Ponea Is at the Mlllord.
W. K. Brock of Crete U uttho Murray.
It I. Hinman of Nortli Platte is ut the
axton.
James I ) . Scanlan of ICuarncy Is at the
milliard.
E. Butler , U. S. A. , ot Miles City , Mont. ,
s In the city.
Hon. T. II. Sauudcrs of Osjoola , Nub ,
ilerK of the district court al Polk county. I *
u the city for u two dnya' visit.
CORONER AND SFREET CARS ,
Action t ) bo Taken to Prevent Overcrowding -
ing Ohicri'TO ' Onblo Trains.
POLICE OFFICERS IN TROUBLE ,
The Unltl on Oriel's Hall Mny Tamil to
ImUclmuntfl liy llio Craiul ilury
Chicago Hotel
Itomnnco.
CIIICAOO UiniRAit orTitn Ilr.R , )
CiiKuno. III. . Nov. 21. (
If Coroner Hertz Ima Ills way there will bo
no mow crowding of strcut CUM tinil the
nortli and west sldo citizens who nru coin-
polled to piUronlzo Mr. Yerkes' sulitnminuiin
ctiulo lines will not Imvo tlieir lives dolly mi *
purllud. Lnck of n Mifllclont nntnbor of cars
to nccommodnto tlio pubdo Mr. llm-tz tliitiKs
Is the cause of all the trouble. Something
must bo doiioalonuo und the curoiior Intotiils
to force sniiio action , If It U posMlitu for him
to do so with the authority ho tiow lius.
J'rmiblo for Urlt'f'.s Hull Hililor.s. :
Inspector Lewis and these of his subordi
nates concerned In the raid on Grief's hull
may Imvo to answer before the grand Jury
for the part they took on that occasion. H
Is rumored the November proud Jury , now In
soision , Is about to tnko the matter up and
may probably close 1U labors by Imllotlitjj all
the oiilcor.s who took part In the attaelts.
Action oT this kind would bo decidedly sen
sational , and nmong iiiborine inon tlio idea is
looked upon with jjroat favor. Aiuny of tnu
leadera are anxious to bring the matter before
the grand Jury at once.
ait A
The bill bronnht by Colonel Amos C. Hob-
cock , Involving the construction of llio Texas
By his suit Colonel llabcoel : seeks nn ac
counting from the defendants of n tiiwrter
interest In the contract for building the house
and from the sale of cattle. In their reply
defendants sot forth that the contract for tlio
contraction of the Texas stnto house wus
undertaken in return for ; iUOOU < iU acres of
land ; that Uabcoek , wno was supposed to bo
worth $ -J50,000 , win fully nblo to perform ms
part In the syndicate's operations , ho being
granted a fourth interest in the contract , out
that lu November , isbl , it was learned that
iiitticock had misrepresented his linanoial
abilities and was without ineam to pay his
debts. Subsequently Hnueock transferred
an eighth interest to the Fnrwells for Oil,000 ,
the other eighth having been hold by the
l'mvells ; in trust , subject to Hancock pay
ing his proportionate shaie of the expenses.
In July , thst , the state house wai completed
and tlio ; iUOOOOJ acres of land were trans
ferred to the Capitol Freehold Land and Im
provement company ( orgiitii/.cd when IJab-
eoclc hold no interest In the contract ; and thi
stock of the latter concern was then divided
UabcooH's share was lixed at ? ii,000 : , based
upon the amount of his Interest , still hold IM
the Fiirwolis In trust. Tlio latter claim tt
have the right to continue holding this interest
torest In trust until the advances nnd dis
bursements in his bnhulf nro fully paid. As
to selling a part of the cattle wtieh were
bought by the llrm of J. V. Farwell it Co ,
for $ -15,000 , and a part of tlio business of the
syndicate , It Is claimed It was done as an act
of prudence and according to their beat Judg
ment. it is denied that Babcoek was entitled -
titled to shares In lbsi : and that the stock
had depreciated since that time.
A tt nuly City UOIIIHIIU ' .
Albert G. Govo , who registered at thti
Palmer house as from lioUon , was married
yesterday in the hotel parlors to a very
handsome young lady. The strangest part
of the proceedings was that Govo was , at
the time , under arrest. Ho procured n
license at the county clerk's olllco wtiiio in
the custody of an oillecr. Tlio arrest was at
the instance of n Mr. Kilduff of Montgomery ,
Ala. After the ceremony the hnppy bride
groom and his \vifo wont on their way rejoic
ing , the warrant being quashed. It is stated
that both bride and groom are members of
ivonlthy Borton families. Mr. Govo cnvo his
ago ns Ul and that of the urldo as 111 , It Is
not Known what Mr. Ivildnff's connection
was with the nlTair or why the arrest was
made , except that it was a runaway match.
I'nrdonoil an Uinalin Man.
The pardon by Governor Fifor of Pat
Crowo , the Omaha stocKyards employe , who
was sentenced to six years for .sliootine Olll-
ccr Criscoo , has created much adverse com
ment. Crowo wont to a house on South
Clark street and stole diamonds valued at
S-,000. The uoiso awoKe tlio woman and
Crowo shot her in the arm. A porter tred
to Interci'pt him and wus also shot. OOlcor
Linvlllo tried to arrest him and was shot
through tlio head. Crowo Hud down the
street. At the corner of Dearborn ami
Adams streets Ollleor UrUcoo irropplod
with him , Ho shot Uriscoo in thu left
breast about one Inch below the ho.irt. A
bvstander rushed up und Crowe shot him
The desperado was linolly overpowered and
taken to the station.
Ho was sentenced to six years at .lollot.
Onicor Bnscoa has been a comparative phys
ical wreck ever since lie was shot. Uoloro
the shooting ho was an athlete , a linesprlntor
anil one of the host boxers on the forco. The
pardon was granted on the ground tltTit
Crowo was insane. His friends say they
will take him to Iowa and keep him there.
They Trusted Kcilli.
News of the arrest of Charles SV.
Keith , the V-'lDConsln and Michigan
representative of the William Uoor-
Inir company In Omaha charged wttn
embezzling money from his linn , created con
siderable surprise in tuo ofllco of the com
pany at IS Fulton avenue. "I know little or
nothing of the ease , " exclaimed .litmus Duer-
ing , the Junior member of tlio llrm. "but
must confess tlut it was a great , siirpi-i.su.
ICoilh has been In our emplov for the last
ton years , but has always been considered
one of our mo it trustworthy ugunts , "
Mr. Deorlng sain he could give no estimate
of the amount of the embezzlement until an
examination of the books was made.
Burlington I'ayln-c
General Passenger Agent Kustls of the
Burlington is paying commissions to agents
of the Grand Trunk , Lake Erie it
Western , Cincinnati , Hamilton & Dayton ,
the Wabash and other lines , and his list Is
likely to ho increased. Mr. Bustls does this
under the agreement made with the board
of rulings in April last t > y which ho cot u
guaranty that nil roads under thu control of
the board should give thu Burlington a sham
of their busino-is , provided Mr. lOustls
stopped the payment of toiiimLssions. At
that time It was agreed that If any of those
roads failed to divide their business In tlio
proper way the Burlington could withdraw
on II vo days' ' notice and resume tlio payment
of commissions.
Now that Mr. Kustls Is doingthls.lt Is
taken us an Indication that the division has
not been satisfactory.
Odtlti null
A hard light Is being mailu before Judgn
Shotihnrd for the appointment of u re
ceiver lor the insets of S. A. Kean it
Co. in n bill tiled by Howe it Co. , bankers
and other creditors who refused to accept the
115 per ccr.t settlement.
The death of Kdwln McMiihon at Moroy
hospital last night will probably put and end
to the litigation over the pct > souloii : of his
Ilttlo boy who was to Inherit il > , UUi > . lie
was uhar ed with trying , with the aid of hU
wife , thu boy's stepmother , to poison him
and others , to got the properly. Mrs. Me-
Mahon cowhided one of the lawyurs of the
case In court and Hub.seiuiontly went tem
porarily insane ,
\\CNKirii l'i)0il | In ( "liiouuo.
The following western people nro in the
cltv :
AtthoGrand Paclfta L. It. Colirell , How
ard ; A. K. Bird , Ues' Mailtos la. ; Olive
Knox , Council lilutfs ; H. A. Cobb , Mr. and
Mr * . Bun I-'urluht , J. J. Johnson , II. S. Johnson -
son , Omahu.
At thuPalmor-W II. Mlltard. Omaha ; N.
T. Burroughs , Cherokee , la , j Fred Uotfel-
llnger , Uenisoii , la.
At the Wellington I. Uolgluinan , DOS
Molnof , la.
At thu Auditorium K. A. Wlckham , John
N. Baldwin , Council IJlulTv Mr. and Mrs ,
W. C. UOKOM , Davenport , la. ; Mr. and Mr.s ,
M. G. Caution , Iowa City , lit. ; 8 J. Stone ,
Kloux I'lty. la , ; Mr. and Airs. II. Viiukcr ,
DCS Muinus , la. F. A.
Is more especially than any oilier n hereditary
dt.scasc , nnd for thl.s sliuplo reason : Arising
from Impure and Insuniclcnt blood , the dis
ease locates Itself lu the lymphatic * , which
nru composed otvhlle tissues ) thuro l.s it
period ot ficbil life when the whole body con.
Mnrtrl'a s'lts ' ° ' Mlo tissues , Illld
nuuu therefore the unborn child H
Snrsapa- especially susceptible to lids
. . . dreadful disease. Hut there
rillQ is ,1 potent remedy for scrof
ula , whether hereditary or acquired. It Is
Hood' * San.iparllln , which expels every trace
of the dUcaso and glvo.s to tlio blood the
quality nnd color of health , ( let lloud'.s.
" When my boy was twn years pi rr > ii/
old lie was attacked nnd sufeniiruiy
foivd n long time wllh .scrofula CUfOll
sores. The physician nt length _ _
told us to glvo him Hood's SarV3y Boy
saparllln , which wo did. Two bodies cured
him. lie Is now 10 years old and has not had
any sign of .scrofula since. AVe recommend
Hood's .Sanaparlllatoalt our frlonds. " Mils.
K. C. Currr.ii , H KMder St. , Cleveland , O.
Hood's Sarsapanlla
HoMliyullilrtiKKljts. | ' -
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