Nebraska Newspapers

    THE OMAHA DAILY BEE ; SUNl/V ] FEBRUARY 2. 181)0.
WAY ADJUST IT PEACEABLY
Tronblo at tlio Soldiers' Homo at Grand
Island to Be So' tied ,
GOVERNOR HOLCOMB AS ARBITRATOR
Co in in niul a tit Wilson nnil Ailjntnnt
llutrc l.ny Their CHUCK llefore the
i\ccutlvc nnit Will Ahlilo
. hy 1II DcclNlon.
LINCOLN , Feb. L ( Special. ) The trouble
ot the Grand Island Soldiers' and Sailors'
Homo , which has resulted In the discharge
cf Adjutant Howe by Commander Wilson ,
appears to bo In the nature of a tempest In
n teapot. It was today freely prophesied
tround the capital thai Iho whole thing would
coon blow over and affairs remain as they
were. Both Commander Wilson and Mart
Howe were given an audience with the gov
ernor today , but the latler said lhat at pres
ent there wcro no new developments that
would be of any Interest to the public. Some
of the populist leaders at the alate house
Bay lhat If Howe Is obliged to go that Wll-
eon ought to follow suit. It Is quite probable
that within a dny or Iwo Howe will be re-
Inslaled and things will go as usual at the
home.
Sheriff W. C. Dyer of Boulder county , Colorado
rado , was at the governor's oflice today after
a requisition for ono Uredham. The latter
Is wanted In Boulder for embezzlement ot
| 17G. But a Iclegram for Sheriff Dyer had
arrived before him , wllh the Information that
Bredham had secured his liberty by the
habeas corpus route and skipped for parts
unknown. The telegram was from the sheriff
of Gosper counly and said that the writ
had been sworn out at Elwood , this stale.
Bo Sheriff Dyer had his expensive trip for
nothing , but he. was plucky , and at once
telegraphed -back to rcarrest Iho man and
hold him unlll ho called for him wllh Ihe
requisition. Bell , a horse dealer In Laramlo
county , Colorado , entruslcd Bredham wllh a
drove of horses , which the latlcr drove to
Boulder and sold , taking notes for them.
Upon falling duo the notes were forwarded
to Bredham Instead of a bank for collection.
Uredham secured $175 on the paper and lett
the country. He was lately In Beatrice for a
few days , going from there to Elwood , where
ho was arrested.
At the stale audltgr's office today W. H.
Jleynolds , treasurer of Dawes county ,
effected his yearly settlement , thereby saving
himself 10 per cent penally , which will , after
today , bo Incurred by all delinquent county
treasurers. These treasurers who have not
yel made Ihelr selllement with the auditor
ore of Cass , Gotper , Otoe , Pierce , Rock/
Bcolts Bluff and Stanton counties.
Today the State Board of Irrigation dis
missed the claim of James Cooper. II was
discovered that no attempt had been made
1 , , . by him to comply with the law of 18SO gov
erning appropriation of water. It Is , how
ever , agreed with the delinquent claimant
that If he shall file an application for ap
propriation In duo form within ten days from
the receipt of Iheso findings , the priority of
his claim shall date from Augusl 30 , 1895.
Elghleen convicts wcro received al Ihe pen-
penllenllary during Ihe month of January ,
according to Iho records In the office of the
governor. Two of these were "lifers , " Fred
erick Wahlgron of Douglas county , who
pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife ,
and John Fager , convicted of Incestuous as-
aul ! , from Lancaslor county.
PENITENTIARY A'FFAIRS.
The Board of Purchase and Supplies hold
a short session today. Governor Holcomb
was In attendance , and affairs concerning the
penitentiary were Informally discussed , but
no definite action was taken , the whole mat
ter being laid over until the regular meetIng -
Ing ot the board on Tuesday next.
Warden Leldlgh submltlcd a report to Ihe
Board of Public Lands and Buildings Ihls
afternoon , showing that there Is due the
elate of Nebraska from contractors for con
vict labor from August 8 , 1895 , to January
31 , 1896 , tbo net sum of $4,809.63. This Is
divided among the different contractors as
follows : Lee Broom and Duster company ,
$2,333.18 ; Lincoln Range and Furnace com
pany , $091.40 ; Lincoln Cooperage company ,
$1,208 ; Buckstaff Bros. Manufacturing com
pany , $577.05. Besides these amounts , the
warden's report shows lhat over $1,200 has
been received In cash and olhcrwlse from
the convict labor , making a total sum of
over $6,000. The net earnings of the con
victs under the management of Warden
Leldlgh have been over $1,000 per month.
The amounts paid for labor range from 30
to 45 cents per day. It Is rumored that the
stale may not bo able to collect a few hun
dred dollars of the amount due. Ono of
the contractors got behind In the payment of
his bills and Warden Leldlgh notified him
that he would not permit him to remove anymore
moro ot the finished product on hand until
the labor for the same had been paid. The
contraclor agreed lo Ihe arrangement and
was paying for the labor as ho removed the
producls from the plant , but Commissioner
Russell interested at this time , and In the
name of the Board of Public Lands and
Buildings peremptorily directed the warden
to permit the contraclor lo remove all of
his goods from Die prison , and the finished
product was removed.
Supreme court will meet Tuesday next.
There Is no assignment ot cases for thai
date. The" motion docket will be called , how
ever , and the following causes passed from
tormer sessions will be called , vizMains ;
against Thclln , and Commercial National
bank against Merchants' Exchange National
bank. Atlorneys should bear In mind that
motions to bo heard must bo filed In the
clerk's ofllco at least two days before they
are to be called for hearing. The calendar
i containing assignments of cases for February
' , / 18 and March 3 and 17 has been printed , and
* " * Will bo mailed on Monday to atlorneys hav
ing cases therein. The Douglas county poor
farm cases were filed today.
Omaha people In Lincoln : At the Ltndell
Ed W. Snell , H. Rosenzwelg , H. B. Thompson ,
Mrs. S. H. Drlesbach. At the Lincoln-
Andrew Miles , Anna Foes.
WILLIAM TATE GETS FOUH YEAItS.
Murderer of Archlhnld Cnthenrt Seii-
, tenced nt Tccum'Meh.
TECUMSEH , Neb. , Feb. 1 , ( Special Tele
gram. ) William Tate was brought before
Judge C. B. Lelton In the district court this
morning and sentenced for killing Archibald
Cathcart. The Jury was actuated In bring
ing In a verdict of manslaughter by the fact
that the defendant Is but 19 years of ago , and
was struck tbo first blow.
The Judge asked the prlicncr It ho knew
ot any reason why sentence should not be
passed upon him , and ho arose- and stated
that he was driven to the crime from fear
and that when the murder was committed ho
.was terribly excited and was not In his
right mind. Through th's speech , and while
sentence was being pronounced , Tate. lowered
.his head and appeared somewhat affected.
However , he did not flinch when hla fate was
pronounced. He la but 19 years of age.
Acting upon the recommendation of the jury
the judge gave Tate a light sentence. He
will 'have to serve four pears In the pen
itentiary ot hard labor , The verdict Is con
sidered by all decidedly light , considering the
crime. It Is understood the defense will
appeal the case to the supreme court ,
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! ' - AVIll Tent nn Important dine.
? SCHUYLER , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. )
' J. Burkctt of Lincoln Is In the city to con
test the taxation of ichool land In this county ,
claiming that his Interest Is assessed much
higher than the statutes contemplate that
the contractor's Interest shall be assessed.
There has been much complaint In this
county with reference to assessments of
Echool lands , and It Is probible that this
will be made a test case , and the requisite
manner of assctclng ichool lands thus arrived
at , a quest'on that has puzzled assessors since
the assessments of school lauds were begun
and one that no two assessors handled
similarly ,
Old tiiimp of a Crippled Trump.
SOHUYLER , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. )
Another fraud In the way of a tramp was
unearthed recently by Rev , Mr , Leard , pastor
of the Presbyterian church. Not long since
there was in the city begging for funds to
procure hlir.ec-lf artificial lega a man 'whoro
legs were off above the kneei. Ho claimed
- that ha WM from Sidney , Neb. , and that bt
ft
was a member of some church there. Rev.
Leard wrote to * member ot the church and
received A reply stating that the man de
scribed was a dissipated fellow whom the
people knew as "Louie , " who had been a
pauper there for fifteen yearn ; that he spent
all his "cork leg" money for drink and
hinted that the county commissioners ol his
county might have started him from home to
get rid ot caring tor him , as they were wont
to do. The fellow secured sufflclent funds
hero to effect several "corks , " but left on
the tame legs that brought him here.
TO PIUMITIVI3 METHODS
Hurt Connty Stockmen Will Scnit
Cnttlc Ovcrtnnil.
TEKAMAH , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) A meeting
of representative ptock feeders ot this vicin
ity was held In this city this afternoon to
organlzo a society for the transferring of
catllo to and from the South Omaha stock
yards. It has been found a great saving
lo drive stock c-atllo from Soulh Omaha
but the driving of fat catllo has never been
considered until the recent rala In freight
rales. It Is now learned that eight or len
years ago wvcral bunches of fal calllo were
driven lo Omaha and wenl through In gcod
shape , and at a considerable caving over
freight rates. It Is now proposed to estab
lish feeding stations al about four points
and take tour days for Ihe drive for fat cat-
lie and Iwo days for slackers.
Al a mcellng loday II was decided to Invite
the co-operallon of Ihe feeders of Washing
ton and Thurston counties. A commltlco was
appointed to see what arrangement could
bo made for feeding stations and to make
on estimate of the maximum cost of driv
ing both ways. This commltlee Is lo report
two weeks from today at the farmers' Insll-
lulo which will be In session at that time.
The following stockmen were In atlendanco
and enrolled themselves as members of the
organization : II. C. Lydlck , R. A. Temple-
ton , John Chatl , J. P. Lalta , W. W. Latta ,
George Latta , J. W. Latta , B. R. Latta ,
J. R. Latia , J. F. Kcssler , M. R. Hope-
well , B. L. Bean. Phil McDon-ild. H. S. M.
Splelman , Jesse Splelmon , Will Harrlnglon ,
Al Webster , Doc Buccy , John Bucey , Peter
Cameron , Frank Cameron , Sam Story , R. B.
Gammel , C. C. Denny , George Crannel. S.
H. Grcenleaf , T. L. Tucker , R. Hume , Will
Shafer , J. R. Elliott. William Orr , Peter
Kohlcr , A. J. 'McClannahan , A. G. Nelson ,
W. R. Marr , L. L. Young of Oakland.
ion AND RAIN AT SI'IUXGVIEW.
Cnttlc UnaTile to Secure Food In that
Scvllnn.
SPRINGVIEW , Neb. . Feb. 1. ( Special. )
Thursday night rain began to fall and freeze ,
and now there Is nearly an Inch of Ice on
the ground and It Is Impossible for stock of
any kind to get about. Bushes , prairie grass
and weeds are loaded down with Ice and. the
country generally looks like an arctic region.
This Is tlie only time In flvo years that cat-
lie , horses and sheep could nol pick Ihelr
living on Iho buffalo grass which mats the
prairies of northwest Nebraska like a carpet.
Ice men here have Ihelr Ice prelty much all
up , which Is of fine quality and twenty Inches
thick.
WINSIDE , Neb. . Feb. 1. ( Special. ) A
bountiful rain fell Thursday night and It Is
still misting today. Farmers are encouraged
as to tlio coming crops and hops the unusual
moisture may continue.
GRANT , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) A gentle
rain set In here Thursday night about 5
o'clock , which continued most of the night ,
turning to a mist and fog toward morning ,
which still continues.
YORK , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) The ,
amount of rain which fell at this place Fri
day was about nn Inch , ths gauge showing .91
of an Inch.
wii.ii WATER MUCH FINE LAND.
SiirlnKvleTV Irrigation Company Ex-
tcnilH Over Several Mllen.
SPRINGVIEW , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. )
The local Irrlgat'on company Is organized
and the owners are now waiting for the Cal
ifornia Irrigation decision from the United
States supreme court. The ditch commences
at the mouth pf Snake river , above Valenline ,
and comes out near Worden , at the west
end of this , Keya Paha , county on the high
table lands , the best In the world with the
proper amount of water. The ditch will Ihen
run fotly-elght miles , from west to east ,
through the county , watering everylhlng on
each sldo ot H. This ditch , when completed ,
will make pleasant homes for thousands of
families , whore but a few hundred people can
live now.
OnUIunil NotcH of a Dny.
OAKLAND , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) Miss
Irene Bsckman entertained a number of
young people al her home Saturday evening
at high fllve.
Rev. Mr. Swanburg , pastor ot the Swedish
Lutheran church , returned from Wahoo Sat-
urd-iy.
Miss Amanda and Alvln Swanburg leave
Monday for Wahoo , where they atlend the
Swedish Lutheran academy.
Revival meeting will commence at the
Methodist Episcopal church In this city
Monday evening. Rev. Mr. Wright will be
assisted by two lady evangelists , who did
such good work here come time ago.
' I'nrHiictl hy Vlclcum Cattle.
PLATTSMOUTH , Neb. , Feb. J. ( Special , )
Yesterday while Grace Mason.and Matilda
Reasoner , two school girls , were going
homo they atlempled lo save lime
by crossing a paslure In which were
confined some vicious calllo which
they were not aware had been put In the
field , however. They had not proceeded far
when they discovered the cattle after them.
They dropped their dinner buckets and ran
for a tree that happened to be near and
only climbed outof reach In time to escape
death. Men. passing succeeded In rescuing
them.
Locomotive Firemen ( live n Hull.
CHADRON , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) The
eighth annual ball given by the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen , Pine Ridge camp
No. 17 , at Loomer's opera house last night ,
was well atlended and a success In every
particular. The mus'c was furnished by the
Ninth cavalry orchestra of Fort Robinson ,
while the banquet was served at Ihe Hotel
Chadron. The floor was In elegant con
dition , and the whole affair reflects much
credit , upon tbo lodge and the parlies having
charge.
Interesting Soolal Event.
BATTLE CREEK , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. )
Last evening the home of W. J , Bush of
tlila , city was the scene ot a lively gather
ing of young people In honor ot Miss
Bertha -Wasbburn " ot Norfolk. A
novel feature of the event was the
fact that the Invitations werei written
In poetry. F. II , Willis of this place won
the prize offered for , the most comical ali-
swor In rhyme , Games and music were
the principal means of entertainment.
HnnilreilH Hunt AVolvt'ii.
SPRINGFIELD , Neb. , Feb. L ( Special. )
One hundred and fifty men and boys took
part In a wolf bunt southwest of this place
yesterday In Plattford precinct. The round
up was near the state fisheries on the river
bottoms and netted one wolf. Although
tliera were seven In tbo circle when com
plete , the others escaped through the lines ,
one swimming the Platte river near the
Rock Island bridge. Another hunt is being
planned and will come off soon ,
ICIIIril Two S Ira line JleiiNtH.
SCHUYLER , Neb , , Feb. 1 , ( Special. )
James Legge came Into contact with two
strange and savage looking animals while
riding through a cornfield , and , upon
pressing them , one of them turned and gave
chase. The assistance of a friend was
secured , a couple of guns obtained and the
chase resumed , which resulted In the death
of one of the animals , The dead animal Is
said to be a lynx.
New Mill for Norileu.
NORDEN , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) W.
Kuhre returned from the east yesterday ,
where he has completed arrangements for
the purchasing of a twenty-flve-barrel roller
process flouring mill , lo be placed at hU
saw mill elte on Falrfleld creek , south
of thin place , as soon as spring opens.
Otilrt Vlail Near Imllaiiola.
INDIANOLA , Neb. , . Feb. 1. ( Speo.'al Tele
gram. ) Otto Webber has discovered .gold
bearing Band on his farm four miles couth- ,
east of town. Sample * or * M uUlbltloo
at tU StaU tank.
SUPERIOR GREETS KANSAS
Anniversary of that State's Admission
Celebrated There ,
MEMORIES OF BORDER WARFARE RECALLED
Enrly StniKRlrn ot Nehrn kn' South
ern NclKhhor IlBincmlioroil by
Mnny Citizen * ot Nnch-
olln Connty.
SUPERIOR , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. )
Wednesday Superior , being truly. an Inter
state town , raised the flag in honor of the
admission of the sister state , Kansas , Into
the union thirty-five years before at the
time when the entire southern confederacy
was clamoring for secession. Probably no
state ever endured moro of a slcgo ot strife
and turmoil or was more divided within Itself
than Kansas In her early days. In 1854 ,
after. Its organization as a territory and the
nullification ot the Missouri compromise ,
troubles came thick and fast. Several ot the
eastern states granted charters to emigrant
aid societies , and many from the free states
took advantage of these. These going from
the slave states as a rule crossed the Mis
souri bolder , taking their slaves with them.
Even at this early date * the feeling was BO
strong that a meeting was called at Weston ,
Mp. , at which resolutions were adopted de
claring the association ready to assist In
removing from Kansas all emigrants from
the free states.
About his time a secret society was organ
ized to promote the extension of slavery In
the territory. The first territorial governor ,
Andrew H. Reeder , was appointed by Pres
ident Pierce. At the election for a delegate
to congress November 29 , the polls were
forcibly taken possession of by armed bands
ot Mlssourlans and hundreds of Illegal votes
cast. After the removal of Governor Reeder
from office , the legislature expelled all the
free state members , placing In their stead
pro-slavery men , and Wilson Shannon of
Ohio was appointed governor , the laws ot
Missouri being adopted bodily. The free
state party Immediately called a convention ,
delegates were chosen to a constitutional
convention to bo held 'nt Topelta ,
where , on January 15 , 1856 , Charles Robinson
was chosen governor. Actual warfare had
already commenced , and was only held In
check by negotiations from time to time.
Major Buford arrived In April with many
troops cf armed men from tli2 southern
states. During the month Messrs. Howard of
Michigan , Sherman of Ohio and Oliver of
Missouri were appointed by the house of
representatives to Investigate the troubles.
Messrs. Sherman and Howard reported as
follows :
"Every election has been controlled , not
by actual settlers , but by citizens of Mis
souri , and , as a consequence , every officer
in the territory , from constable to legislators ,
except those appointed by the president , ow < 5
their positions to nonresident voters. None
have been elected by the settlers , and your
committee has been unable to find that any
political power whatever , however unim
portant , has been exercised by the people of
the territory. "
In May the grand Jury found Indictments
against many prominent free state leaders ,
among them Robinson , Reeder and Lane.
Robinson was confined In prison for four
months , but Reeder and Lane made their es
cape.
The United States marshal enlisted Major
Buford's men and the town of Lawrence was
besieged ; the citizens gave up their arms
under promises of safety ; this being 'done ,
the Invaders entered the town and destroyed
much property.
Next followed many skirmishes , among
them the two against John Brown one at
Pottawattamle , the , other at Osowatamle.
Governor Geary now being appointed , or
dered the release of all prisoners and dis
banding of all armed bodies. The Mls
sourlans disregarded this and with 2,000
men and many pieces of artillery marched
upon Lawrence. They were Interposed by
Governor Geary with a troop of United States
soldiers and forced to retire and Governor
Geary reported to the president that peace
was established.
However , many attempts at Illegal voting
were tried , and It was not until January 29 ,
1861 , when It was admitted as a state under
the Wyandotte constitution , with Charles
Robinson as governor , that order was re
stored. Even then , during the- first years of
the rebellion , much raiding was done , mem
orable among wh'ch was the sacking and
burning ot the city of Lawrence In 1803 by
Quantrell and his band.
I'ETEIl MILLEDGE FOUND GUILTY" .
Dodpre Comity Mnit Convicted of Steal
ing HOKH.
FREMONT , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) The Jury
In the case against Peter Mllledge brought
In a sealed verdict at 1 o'clock this morning.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon they came Into
court and the verdict was read. They found
the defendant guilty and fixed the value
of the property stolen at $40.50. MIlledgB
showed no feeling whem the verdict was read.
The court room was filled with farmers and
others. The farmers feel that since two
members of the- gang are on their way to
the penitentiary and two others , Joss
Wheeler and Jo Belts , In Jail awaiting
trial , their property will be- more secure.
Tlio result was a surprise to the gang , as
they felt confident of an acquittal.
The charge against Mllledge , was stealing
nine hogs of the value of $45. The trial
lasted three days and every ; step In the
case was hotly contested.
John Spangler was eentenced this after
noon to Imprisonment In the penitentiary
for two years.
Jo Belts pleaded not guilty to the larceny
of six -hogs of the value of $52.50 from the
Standard Cattle company and In default
of ball was committed to jail. There still
remains on the criminal docket the caaa
against Wheeler , charged with the larceny
with Jo Belts of seven hogs .from the
Standard Cattle company and John and
Maria Mllledgo for concealing stolen prop
erty.
DcatliH of a Iny In NehriiNkn.
SCHUYLER , Neb. , Feb. 1 , ( Special. )
John S. Rllcy , a prominent citizen of Grant
precinct and one ot Iho earliest settlers ot
Col fax county , was burled hero Wednes
day. He died suddenly Monday night of
heart disease. Ho was 54 years ot age and
leaves a wife and four children ,
TBKAMAH , Feb. , ' 1. ( Special. ) Albert
Marsh , one of Burt county's early settlers ,
died this week. He came to Tekamah May
1 , 1SG5 , and homesteadcd what Is now one
of the finest farms .in Nebraska , Hq leaves
five children , all citizens of this county.
UTICA , Nth. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) After a
thort Illness Mrs. M , Kensey died yesterday
of paralysis at the rssldence of her daughter ,
Mrs , Charles L. Swartz. In this city. Mrs.
Kensey has besn a resident of this vicinity
for seventeen years , and wan very highly es-
temed by all who knew her. The > funeral
cervices were held at her late home at 3
o'clock this afternoon , Rev. W , H. Parker ot
Omaha assisting C. A. Stewart In conducting
them.
BEATRICE. Feb. 1. ( Special. ) Mrs. Hard-
Ing , widow of William Harding , and ono of
the pioneers of Gage county , died last evenIng -
Ing at her home , seven miles north of Beat
rice , at the age of 63 , The funeral will
occur at 11 o'clock tomorrow from the
United Brethren church In this city.
Nlobrnrn lift-vide * .
NIOBRARA , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. )
Ed A. Fry , editor of the Pioneer , has ben
appointed local commltteeman for the Ne
braska , club.
The revival that baa been In progress at
the Methodist Episcopal church for the pael
two weeks closed' last evening. The work
of Rev. E. T. George of O'Neill has resulled
very favorably to the church.
Ice men have besn much annoyed by { he
mild weather , not more than one-fourth
enough bavins thus far been stored.
Prof , L. C , Davis , government school
teacher at Ponca agency , Is organizing a
singing class here.
Prof. L. C. Gard of Bloomfleld has been
awarded the bee-f contract for the Santee
Indians and Captain Lavender of Scotland ,
8. D. , for the Poncas.
Leopold Crenk. who has twice been an
Inmate of the Norfolk asylum , hae again
been adjudged insane.
Several Important land transactions have
b&eu mtd la and about Nlobrara during the
past week to parties who ha/t- faith In the
county. i , . .i
Prof. F. B. Rlggs ot { he.S&rfW Normal
training school will Rlvo aA , electrical en
tertainment hero Friday for thfe'TjeBcfit ot
ono of the church societies. i 'I
"Working "on Schuyler'n tfcyp Chnreh.
SCHUYLER , Neb. , Feb. ' i. ( Special. )
Bricklaying at the Methodist cnurch addi
tion has progressed during th6 'uhhsually fine
and mild weather without a SWnejit's delay ,
and the walls under the ncjw Portion will
be completed Saturday evening , and under all
of It by Wednesday noon. Mjre Workmen nro
anxious to work than emptoymc'ht can bo
found for. The carpenters Ver'o" laid oft
Friday evening until Monday. During the
week services are being conducted In the
Schuyler opera house.
Rev. L. T. Watlson of Omaha will begin
the services of a ten days' mission at the
Episcopal church Monday evening. Sunday
morning and evening Rev. W. H. Sparling ,
formerly pastor of the same church here ,
who recently gave up a pastorate at Lincoln
that ho might go to Colorado for the benefit
of the health ot his family , will conduct
services for the Episcopalian congregallon.
NehrnnUn Node * .
Plallsmoulh cracks have organized a gun
club.
Farn-im republicans have orginlzed a strcng
club.
rit'ice young ladles have formed a literary
society.
The Pcndcr band Is making a reputation In
concert work.
Iowa dairies are purchasing stock In
central Nebraska.
Plerc ? was MID scene ot a brilliant leap year
ball Friday night.
Judge Aaron Wall of Loup City fell from
a horse and broke bis leg.
An Interesting muslcale was given at
Lyons by local latent Friday night.
Miss Edith Watt of Ord entertained her
High school classmates 'Wednesday.
Patrick Hearty of Grafton has gene lo
Illinois lo wed Miss Julia Henneberry.
William Anyan has besn nppolnled receiver
of Iho Bank of Commerce of Grand Island.
The Pierce Leader Is boasting that It Is
the finest country printing office In Ne
braska.
The excess of farm mortgages released over
those filed In Casa county during January was
$20.000.
Flro al Deweeso Thursday dcrlrqyed Ihreo
slorcs and their contents.AU the property
was Insured.
Rev. C. C. CIsscll of St. Paul' Is conductIng -
Ing revival cervices at Ord with much ap
parent success. " '
The Loup City German verejn give Its an
nual masqerode ball Friday evening to a
crowded house.
Friday nlgl.t all Red Cloud parllclpalcd In
a ball given In honor of W. S. Gashes and
Bernard McNeny.
Rov. J. H. Myers of Schuyler delivered
an Interesting lecture In that city Friday
night entitled "The Flag. "
A meeting for the purpose of discussing
educational topics will bo held at the High
echoo ! room In Nlobrara February 8.
Friday nlgriit Rev. C. A. Martin , chaplain of
the State Industrial school , lectured at Cozad
under tlio auspices ot the EpwotUi league.
Colonel Hagcland , known from ocean to
ocean as Ihe "newsboys' frlrnd.3 iy laboring-
In the Interest ot the craft'al'Plaltsmouth.
During a revival service a't'Sprlngvlew the
minister fell from thd pulpit "unconscious. It
was sorao time before he coflld b3 rcvSvaJ ,
District court at Tecum&h' lhAs been ad
journed until February 19. , Action on the
was1" until
Bonacum-Murphy case postponed
then. - ' 3J
The furniture stock of J ? , y. ' .Way & Co. ,
sold by creditors Frldoy , was purchased by a
Wisconsin company and wll ( bo 'reopened at
once. " ;
o
Nels Nygren and U. Rosaqulst drove over
a preciplca In a buggy neoOrfl. . The horse
was killed , but they escaped-with slight in
juries. Ir I.
The Falrfleld chess clubihas 'defeated the
cracks of Edgar. Falrflald's champion
checker player haa.i.challenged- man .in
the state. .
„ T < - ,
Tha ladles of Newman Grbvearo boasting
that the leap year ball given Friday night ex
celled In every way anything the men have
over given.
A newspaper , bank and a 'creamery were
among thei Industries captured by Sprlngvl w
last week. Details for their location will be
arranged shortly.
Two thousand dollars worth of notes , stolen
recently from a York firm , wore found
In a freight car 100 yards .from the scene
of the robbery.
Rev. E. F. Hantel , a popular German Evan
gelical minister of Schuyler , has resigned
after four years' service. His next pastorate
has not been selected.
Thirty thousand in annuities was paid the
Wlnnebagocs and Omahas Monday , and the
towns In that locality have been doing a
rousing business since. Each Indian received
$10.50.
Frank Seely was found guilty of having
stolen propsrty In his possession nl Wnhoo
Thursday. Barton and Chaflcs Westerfleld
werei acquitted ot the chargo'of robbing the
safe of a Wahoo firm.
Valley county's delegation to the Fremont
best sugar convention Is raid to be made
up of men thoroughly Imbued with the idea
that sugar beets will make the future of
Nebraska farmers In time.
Tekamah Is beginning lo be' disturbed by
state politics. Republican candidates for all
office's to be filled are numerous. P. L. Rork
wants to go to the legislature and C , W.
Conkllng Is after a sat In 'tlie senate. ' '
Milton Campbell and two .females from Nor
folk attempted to take chargei of a saloon at
Hadar In the accepted frontier stylev All
the windows were shot out before the sheriff's
authority was recognized. TTio girls escaped
while Campbell was being Jailed.
The suit of Gcrlng against Walker was de
cided In favor ot the plaintiff at Plattsmouth.
Tha original amount Involved was $2 , the
prlca ot a shelf left In Walker' ; ? house' by
Gerlng. The costs already , exceed $100. Jt
will now go to the supreme court.
The B. & M. at Loup Clty.slarled jsepirato
actions In the district court this week against
the payment of the levy for Interest on the
bonds voted by Logan and L'oup City lown-
ehlps to aid. In the construction pf the canal
built by the Sherman County Irrigation ,
Waterpower and Improvement cpmpany and
secured temporary restraining orders from
ludge Green against collection of tie tax.
ConMiimptlon Cured.
An old physician , retired' from pracllce ,
had placed In his hands by ' an Easl India
mlrslonary the forrmila'of'a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and-permanent cure
of consumption , broncblt pC tarrh , asthma
and all throat and lung affections , also a post ,
tlvo and radical cure for nervous debility
and all nervous complaints ? ' Having tested
lib wonderful curative power * 4n thousands
of cases , and desiring to relijvb human Buf
fering , I will send fres olicherge to all who
wish It this recipe , In German , French or
Ergllsh , wllh full directional for preparing
and using. Sent by mall , by addressing , with
stamp , naming this paperJJW- > Noyoa , 820
Powers' Block , Rochester ,
Stolen money Recncreil .
DENVER , Cole . , , Feb. f lspcclal to the
Republican from Carro Gq dp 'fll , , taye ; Ten
thousand dollars of tbo { 35,000 elolen from
Iho WelU-Fargo cornpaqyirrat Colorado
Springs wan recovered hgre .iqday. Express
Agent George Krout was J > rought here by
offlceri ) and was taken back 10 Colorado , after
revealing the hiding pWc'a ' "I'f the stolen
money. It was In a valise that had been
shipped by Krout to his home tome time ago.
The larger put of the stolen money has now
been recovered.
Threw Awny Hi Cnnc * .
Mr. D. Wiley , ex-postmaster , Black Creek ,
N. Y. , was so badly afflicted with rheumatism
that he was only able to bobble around with
canes , and even then It caused him great
pain. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm
ho waa so much Improved that he threw
away his canes. He says this liniment did
him more good than alt other medicines and
treatment put together. For tale at 50 cents
per bottle by druggists.
Want No Oklahoma In Their * .
SOUTH M'ALESTER , I. T , , Feb. 1. The
Osages , conceded to be the wealthiest tribe of
Indiana on earth , per capita , have pase'ed a
bill through their council asking for a gep-
nation from Oklahoma and to bo annexed
to the Indian Territory.
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS
Fremont Will Sco that No Delegates Suffer
for Accommodations ,
HUNDREDS WILL DISCUSS SUGAR BEETS
All rrcpnrntlona for the State Con
vention lit that City Completed
nnil Snntclcnt Fniulu In Com-
nilttcc'H 1'onncnnton.
FREMONT , Feb. 1. ( Special Telegram. )
The committee of arrangements for the beet
sugar convenllon met at the club rooms
this evening. Enough money was rcporled
raised to defray the expenses of the meet
ing. Board and rooms have been arranged
for all delegates who will bo unable to ob-
laln accommodations at the hotels. The
various church societies have taken Iho mai
ler of accommodations In hand , and the
money pvild for'board and lodging with mem
bers of thos < j soclcllcs will bo lurncd over
lo Iho societies. Board and lodging can be
obtained at hotels generally or In private
families at $1 per day. Rooms have already
been engaged al the hotels and the com
mittee has received many telegrams In re
gard to accommodations. The Fremont club
has voted to extend the courtesies of the
club rooms to all delegates.
GIBBON , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) Presi
dent Stouffcr ot the Nebraska Dairymen's
association has appointed the following dele
gates to represent the association at the
meeting of the Nebraska licet Sugar associa
tion at Fremont , February D and 6 : J. C.
Merrill , Sutlon ; "W. A. Carpenlor , York ; J.
H. Rushlon , Falrmonl ; G. A. Merrill , Mln-
den ; D. P. Ashburn , Gibbon ; J. S. Temple ,
Cheney ; B. R. Slouffer , Bellcvuc ; J. H. Bush ,
Balllo Creek ; E. F. Howe , Crelo ; J. W.
Brewsler , Kearney.
SUTTON , Neb. , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) Mayor
Grless has appointed the following delegates
to the beet sugar convention at Fremont ,
February 5 : I. N. Clark , J. C. Merrill ,
Toby Spelch , F. A. Nelson , B. F. Schaffle.
Statistics are being compiled for the pur
pose of presenting to the convention the
condition of this Industry In Clay county
and vicinity. Over 450 acres of becty were
raised here this year , quite a proportion of
the average being up lo Iho slandard lesl , for
which $5 per Ion was received.
LINCOLN'S SOCIAL SI I ) 1C.
LINCOLN , Feb. 1. ( Special. ) The social
clement of Iho Capllal.Clly . concentrated In
the gathering of the State Press association
and reached the height of enthusiasm on
the night of the banquet at the Hotel Lin
coln. Still , the Press asooclallon meet was
not the only event of last night , for at the
residence of Mr. Darnell , Twenty-flflh and
Y streets , the Young Men's East Lincoln
Debating club held an open meeting , which
was highly enjoyed by all present. Miss
Aura Hltchccck and Dllla Mann opened Ihe
program with an Instrumental duet. The
question dlscussfed was : "Resolved , That
the Soldiers of the Rebellion Fought Against
Creator Odds than the Soldiers of the Revo
lution. " The affirmative was taken by
Messrs. Hunt and Webber , the negative by
Darnell and Brown.
A german was given by the Pleasant Hour
club Wednesday evening nt the Lincoln
hotel. Among the dancers were : Messrs ,
and Mesdames W. B. Hargreaves , C. F.
Ladd , C. L. Burr , Henry Sutton , Mrs. Bailey
of Denver ; Misses Marie Marshall , Bertla
Clark , Helen Nance , Slaughter , Fechet , Olive
Lalla , Maud Oakley , Lucy Griffith , Mac
Moore , Mame Carscn , Grace Oakley , Rose
Carson , Alice Rlghter , Mao Brown , Wood ol
Kansas City ; Messrs. Guy Hurlbut , McLeod ,
Matt Baldwin , Ray Welch , Frank Zehrung ,
Fred White , Homer Honeywell , Harry Harley -
ley , R. B. Howell , John White , W. Morton
Smith , Joe Mallalleu , John Dlxon , .Will John
son , Bert Wheeler pt Omaha. Among the
spectators were : Mrs. O. R. . Oakley , Mr. and
Mrs. Buckstaff , Mr. and Mrs. W. . D. Robln-
Dn , Mr. and Mrs. H ; E. Mitchell , Mrs. Car
son.
son.Mrs. . H. A. Sutlon gave a kenslngton on
TueuJay afternoon. The Invitations were
Interesting little conceptions with a. little
thimble atlached to each'one. After the reg
ular refreshment clgarelles 'and matches
wore passed , which most of the shocked
ladles refused until they were discovered to
bo facsimiles In candy of lhat dissipation.
The following were the guests : Mesdames
S. H. Burnham , George Lowry , Charles Lip-
plncott , George Brown , F. W. Brown , Ed
ward Ewlng , A. B. Coffroth , L. C. Burr , A.
G. Blllmeyer , O. M. Thompson , D. E. Thomp
son , W. B. Hargreaves , Charles Branch ,
Henry Branch , F. W. Baldwin , Bailey , M.
Tllton , J. A. Buckstaff , M. S. Hollowbush ,
Dr. Ladd , R. H. Townley , W. N. Leonard ,
W. B. Wolcott , Miss Wood.
Miss May Moore entertained a number of
friends at a high five party , given Tuesday
evening. Those present were : Misses Wood
of Kansas City , Latia , Carson , Burr , Maud
and Grace Oakley , Marshall , Grlffllh , Nance ,
Mrs. Henry Branch , Messrs. S. E. Moore ,
'Johnson , Low , Wheeler of Omaha , Dlxon ,
Fred While , John While , Mallalleu , Mason ,
Harley , Hurlbut , Messrs. and Mesdames- .
L. Burr , Lew Marshall , John Dorgan. The
party was given In honor of Miss Wood , who ,
In the laller part of the evening , gave an
artistic violin solo. MLss Maud Oakley fang
with violin and piano accompaniment. Miss
Maud Oakley was awarded the ladles' prize ,
and Mr. Mallalleu the gentlemen's prize , both
being ot cut glass.
List Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Branch gave n card party 'for Miss Wood.
Mrs. Waller Hargreaves look Ihe royal prize.
Those presenl were : Misses Wood , Grace
Oakley , Mae Burr , May Moore , Mrs. Bailey ,
Mr. and Mrs. Prod Baldwin , Walter Har-
greaveff , George Branch , Drs. White and
Lyon , Messrs. Mallalleu , Matlson , Baldwin ,
Ray Welch.
Miss Grace E. Crowcll of Blair Is In the
city , to remain about -one month with her
sister , Miss Llllle Crowell , who Is attending
the university.
D. E. Thompson and party left Monday In
a private car for Mexico and the south. They
will bo gone about two months.
The Palriarchs will give a fancy dress
parly at Iho Lansing hall Friday evening ,
February 7. There will be some Inviled
guesls.
Dr. F. W. Slabaugh , a prominent young
dentist of Omaha , was In the city the first
of Iho week viewing Ihe sights.
H. S. Freeman left for Clarksburg , W. Va. ,
Tuesday , called hence by the serious Illness
of hlo mother.
Mrs. W. S. Summers has returned from
Plttsburg , Kan. , where her brother's Illness
detained her.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Smith ot Gandy visited
Lincoln friends this week.
Mr. D , D. Mulr passed through Lincoln
on Wednesday on his way east.
Miss ICatherlne Weslon of Beatrice spent
Sunday In this city.
W. F. Collins has been making a tour of
the state this week.
Oscar Funke of Omaha was In town this
week. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
SUCK for Five ThOIINHnil.
CRESTON , la , , Feb. 1. ( Special Telegram. )
Nelson Knous ; has brought cult against
the Creaton Waler Works company and Iho
Burlington rallro'd fcr $5,000 damsgar. Ho was
employed by the water company to load Ice
and while In a car a switch engine struck
It and caused large chunks of Ice lo fall
upon him , causing Injuries for which ho wants
damages.
Klitnl Full nt Slour City.
SIOUX CITY , Feb. 1. ( Special Telegram. )
During a fit ot agony caused by an aculo
attack ot Inflammatory rheumatism , Louis
Johnson of this place dashed himself from a
second-story window and soon afterward
died as a result of the shock.
ICMVSl NlltlM.
Seme dissatisfaction has been expressed be
cause Calhoun county supervisors have em
ployed an expert to examine the county
olllcers' books ,
Farmers around Jefferson have lost much
stcck lately from some peculiar dUcase. It
was thought to be' tuberculosis , The state
veterinarian has pronounced It an ailment
different from anything yet experienced.
John R. Lemon , the Storm Lake banker
who recently failed , applleJ to his church for
a letter. It was refused. He Insisted- and a
church trial resulted In him being found
guilty of misrepresentation and fraud , lie
appealed to the conference.
) ? niBMi.v TO rnoiiuttTio.v ,
loirn LCIIKIIC Will Meet in VlKht < ' <
l.laiior Trnnic.
DES MOINES , Feb. 1. ( SpccUl Tele
gram. ) A meeting will bo held at the state
house Monday evening by the Ion a Prohibi
tion Amendment league , ot which It. S.
Coffin ot Fort Dodge Is president. The object
will bo to determine on a plan for handling
the liquor question In Its various phases.
Coffin was here today Interviewing members
of the legislature and Inviting all who are
friendly to prohibition to bo present at the
meeting , He said a lirgo number had agreed
to attend. Ho would not give his own Ideas
of the proper policy for the prohibitionists to
pursue , except to say that they want re-
submlsslon and are confident of gelling It ;
that they oppose a manufacturing bill and
expect to defeat II.
The meeting will bring to the city n large
number ot the lending prohibition lightsot
the stale. H Is cxpcclcd lo result In a determination -
termination to push the re ubmls3lon resolu
tion. The sentiment that has developed In
the legislature In the last few days has given
the prohibitionists moro confidence than they
have had for a long time. They are confident
ot success In defeating manufacturing and
carrying resubmlsslon , and their opponents
have lost confidence.
IT ABSOLVES ABDUL
( Continued from Page One. )
nl-le to photograph calcareous deposits. In
Berlin It liar received official sanction.
Thcro will bo flvo cycles of four perform-
arces each at Bayreulh this year , tlio same
Vtorks belngt given In each cycle. Sub
scribers must decide which to select In secur
ing places. They will extend through the
whole summer.
"Tho minister of war , " It Is announced , "In
conjunction with the Imperial institute of
physiology , has carried out experiments In
the application of the discovery to war sur
gery. A scries ot photographic Impressions
gave a clear picture of bone Injuries and
permitted the position of an Imbedded pro
jectile to bo ascertained with precision. Ex
periments will bo continued on a larger
scale. "
It has been found thai Iho discovery can
bo applioJ wllh success lo lhc | location of
flaws In castings or In the manufacture ot
steel. Experiments dally made In London ,
Paris and other capitals show thai , unlike
Iho discoveries of Kodh or Roux , verification
Is Instant and conclusive.
The World's Paris correspondent telegraphs
tonight thai Ihe alleged American miser
whose gre.it hoard ot American securities
and checks was found after his death was n
Frenchman ; that he died several months
ago , and that his French heirs have ap
peared to claim his fortune.
BALLARD SMITH.
LONDON SOCIETY UNDER A CI.OUD.
IluttciihnrK'M Death 1'utn nil End to
Court FnnetloiiN.
( Copyrlglit , 1600 , by Die Associated Press. )
LONDON , Feb. 1. AD was expected in
view of the death of Prince "Henry of Batten-
burg , Ihe past week has bcjn the quietest
In society recorded for a long time- past ,
and politically , In eplte of the aftermath
In the alleged Russo-Turkloh entente , the
week has been almost devoid of Interest.
In splto of the fact that they have been
suffering terribly from grief , the queen and
Princess Beatrice have continued to enjoy
excellent health. Her majesty has granted
to the widowed prlncesj the use during
the latler's lifetime of Osborno cottage
near Osborne house , a pretty place formerly
occupied by the late Sir Henry Ponsonby ,
for many years private secretary to the
queen and keeper of the privy purse , who
died March 12 of last year. Princess Beatrice
has resolved to make her home on the Isle
of Wight , ot which her late , husband was
governor , and where he was much liked.
The drawing room has been abandoned and
her majesty will depart for the continent two
woaka earlier lhan previously determined
upon , leaving for Clmlez during the first
week of March. . .
All the arrangements for the funeral of
prince Henry of Battenburg , who died dur
ing Ihe evening of January 20 , while on his
wayt lo Iho Island of Madeira , on board Ihe
Brlllsh cruiser Blonde , of fever contracted
while serving" with the Ashantl expedition ,
have been completed. The remains will be
entombed In Whlpplnghnm church at 12:30 :
p. m. on Wednesday next and the cere
monies will bo mosl Impressive. The body
was transferred yesterday al Fulchal , Island
of Madeira , from Ihe Bionde lo the flrst-
clasa cruiser Blenheim. The last named
nar ship almost Immediately afterward
started for England.The Blenheim con
veyed tfco remains of the late Sir John
Thompson , Iho Canadian premier , who died
suddenly at Windsor castle , to Canada.
Upon the arrival of the Blenheim at Ports
mouth , the body of Prince Henry of Batten-
burg will be transferred to the royal yacht
Alberta and will be taken across the Solent
to the Isle of Wight. The casket will remain
on board ehlp. The body rests on a bier
erected on the quirtcrdeck , draped with
light blue and whlto and with the British
white ensigns.
It Is said thai ths queen and Princes ?
Beatrice will be at the disembarkation of
the remains , and lhat they will follow the
casket , which will bo carried by Scots guards ,
to Whlpplngham church.
The health of Sir John Mllllas ( ho In
about G6 years of age ) , has recently been
causing some anxiety to his friends. He ,
has been suffering from an affection of the
throat which doc.3 not seem to diminish
In spite of the treatment he has bean sub
jected to.
It Is definitely announced In the Yachting
World that Sir Henry Nunez , proprietor of
the Westminster Gazelle , Ihe Strand Maga
zine , Tidbits , etc. , has definitely decided to
abandon his Intention' of challenging lor
America's cup.
In view of the reporl circulating In the
United Stales that Mr. William Vanderbllt
is shortly to announce his engagement to
Mss ! Amy Bend , It may bo worth while men
tioning that Vanity Fair this week asserts
that William 1C. Vanderbllt will shortly an
nounce his engagement to an English
duche .
Mrs. John W. Mackay's Paris house has
been bought by M. K. Klatz , the great
Parisian perfumer.
A reporter of the Associated press ques
tioned Bramwell Booth , son of General Booth ,
of the Salvation army , regarding the recall
of Balllngton Booth , Bramwcll's brother ,
from command ot the army In the United
States. When Informed of the New York
meeting to bo held next Monday , ho said :
"We are Immensely pleased at the fact thai
Islington's work has received such approval
from BO many prominent people In America.
Ho was recalled simply by a rule In the
army thai after a certain period of years
a transfer would occur. Ball'ngton has been
In America nine years , and like Ihe Wcs-
leyans , we change every six or seven years , "
Lord Dunraven was among Ihe guesls of
Ihe prince of Wales at Sandrlngham this
week.
The United States ambassador , Thomas F.
Bayard , started yesterday on a visit to Lord
Galway at his eeat near Nottingham.
Business at the leading theaters during the
past week fell off somewhat , ow'ng to the
death of Prince Henry of Batlenburg , and the
novelty of the week was the flrsl perform
ance on Thursday cf "The Fool of the.
Family" at the Duke cf York's thealer. The
play turned out to be a. failure.
Forbes Robinson his abandoned the Idea
of a revival of "Othello" at tlio Lyceum for
a version of Coppee'o "Pour la Couronne. "
Nellie Farren gives up the management of
the Opera Comlque on Saturday.
La ( irliipc Promptly Cured.
S. T. Wiley , a well known school teacher
at Gibbon Glade , Fayetto Co. , PJ. , says ; "I
am very much pleased to testify to the
efficacy of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy , one
bottle of which I purchased ot James O'Nel ) ,
of this place. It gave me prompt and per
manent relief from a tevere attack , of the
grip. Slnco then I have uted It whenever
attacked by any throat trouble , and It bait
always effected a prompt cure. " For sale by
druggists. _
Committed Nuleldu In Jull ,
MARIANA , Ark. , Feb. l. T. P. William * ,
the white man who murdered a harmleeo old
neureaa here , waa lodged In jail here , and
later when the jailer went Into the cell bo
found Williams dead. The murderer hid
committed vulcjde by taking morphine. Wil
liam * ' crime was unprovoked and bo tcared
lynching.
INCREASE IN IOWA INSANE
Legislators Startled by the Growth of
Mental Disorders in the State ,
SYLUMS NOT EQUAL TO THE DEMAND
Three Alrcmly Oi > rllon Inir nnil th
Full Cnimoltr of the Fonrth
Anticipated AKP of Con
sent to nc Itnldcil to II ! .
DES MOINH3. Feb. l.-Spcclal. ( ) Th
legislators are not a little alarmed over the
steady Increase In tlio number ot Insane
persons In this state. A few jcars ago the
two asylum * nt Independence and Mount
Pleasant wcro sufficient for the treatment
ot this class ot unfortunates , Since then
a new asylum at Clarltula lias boon erected , J
which Is already full to overflowing , Tlio
fourth asylum , nt Cherokee , now In process
of construction , although planned on a gcn- i
crcus scale , will likely prove Inadequate * to i :
the demands that will bo made upon It , and
a fifth Institution ot this kind Is apparently
among the necessities of the near future.
It Is estimated that there nro at the present
time not less than 1,500 Insane patients being
cared for by the various counties , and many
more nro being treated In private hospitals.
The cost of caring for the Insane Is no Incon
siderable Item , and Is constantly Increasing.
The present .legislature will bo called upon
to appropriate abortt $000,000 for asylum con
struction and maintenance.
The general agitation under the auspices
of the White Cross society that IP now going
on throughout the stnto In reference to rais
ing the "ago ot consent" will probably find
expression In legislative action. The senate
judiciary committee , by a close vote has de
cided to recommend raising the ago from
13 to 15 , and It the friends of the measure
will accept this compromise the bill stands
a good show of pass-lng both houses. Repre
sentative Finch will Insist on tacking on
an amendment requiring the female to bo
"of previously chaste character , " and It
this prevails the proposition will meet with
little opposition In the house. If , however ,
the friends ot the bill should Insist upon
fixing the ago at 18 years , as now seems'
likely , they will scarcely be able to pocure
the necessary number of votes on the final
roll call. Petitions bearing more than 10,000
names have already been presented on this
subject.
James Yulll of Cedar Ilaplds , a special
representative of the farmers' mutual ' flro
Insurance companies , Is hero to protest
against the adoption of the recommendation
ot the cede commissioners limiting the mom-
bet ship of these associations. He says that
the proposed limitation of memberships to
2,000 would so wcakcn > each company that
two or three successive losses would foroo
these associations to dltband and nine-tenths
of them would go out of business. Ho
points out the fact that nearly $150,000,000 et
farm property Is now safely and economically
Insured In these companies , and no com
plaints have been filed , either from the mem
bers or the people at large , against them.
Seme thirty members of the lower house arc
stockholders In the mutuals , and they are
going to fight the matter to the bitter end.
The senate commltteo on Insurance Is In
clined to favor the proposed restriction. A *
TO HELP WHEELMEN. H i
RepresentativeGurloy has Introduced a
bill authorizing bicycle riders to pre-empt six
feet of the public highway on all the roada
'n the state. The wheelmen nro given the
privilege of Improving th's space by laying
cement , macadam , gravel , or In any other
manner at their own. expense , and all other
vehicles , horseback riders and stock are
excluded therefrom. Persons traveling on
foot may use the walk at their own peril.
The cyclers must locate their track on ono
s'de only , and must not encroach upon the
usual roadway.
'Senator Hurst Introduced the license bill
drafted by the democratic caucus. This-
measure Is very similar to the bill Introduced
two years ago on the same subject. Tho-
minimum fee Is fixed at $000 and the max
imum at $1,000 , and the local option feature
Is retained. The license board consists of the
county supervisors and the auditor. Violation
of the provisions of the bill subjects the
offender to severe penalties , equal In many
Instances to those prescribed In tlie mulct
law. It Is a foregone conclusion that tlila
measure will bo defeated and will probably
receive no republican support.
The senate accepted the house amendments
to the Funk bill for the protection of
fish , and this measure now cnly needs the
signature of the governor to become a law.
As It passed with the emergency clause It I
will go Into effect at once. The bill prohibits
the erection of buildings on the Ice for theme
mo of fishermen and contains other restric
tions.
The Phclps cigarette bill was recalled by
a motion to reconsider and efforts to tack on
amendments limiting the prchlbltlon of the
sale to mlnorii only were made by Senator
Ellison and others. It was developed during
the discussion that the prcsjnl law prohibits
the selling or giving away ot not only cigar
ettes , but all kinds of lobscco , to minors
under 1C. Senator Ellison desires to extend
the limit to 21 and thought that to deprive a
full grown man of hla privilege of renoklng
a cigarette would abridge his personal liber
ties. Senator Eaton Insisted that the ealo
of cigarettes must bo absolutely prohibited
or the law would bh a dead letter. Senator
Hotchklss spoke In the , same tenor and be
lieved the measure was In the Interest ot
better morals. _ _
Fn ul OriinU of nn Alcohol Fiend.
WEBSTER CITY , la. , Feb. 1. ( Special
Telegram. ) Nels S. Nohrbeck was a con
firmed alcohol fiend. Ifrlday ho started to
Imbibe 'freely of a decoction of wood alcohol ,
Ho bought a gallon at a Jewell Junction drug
store and notwithstanding the fact that It
was labeled "deadly poison , " drank ot It
until he was Intoxicated and In an hour ho
died. Nobrbeck was a bachelor 45 ycara ot
age , _
iMl with Arxon.
CRESTON , la. , Feb. 1. ( Special Telegram , )
William Staples was arrested hero today
and taken to Pcorla county , Illinois , whera
ho IB charged with arson. He li mid to
have burned an elevator on the night ot
December 4 , 1834.
IN A FEW WORDS
Sufferem from I'll CM May I , earn of
IIiirinleMN , LiiNtliiK Cure.
There are plwnty of pile cures which give
relief and Eometlmes cure a mild case ot
piles , but there Is only ono which can bo
depended upon with certainty to euro ob
stinate , long-standing cases , and that Is the
Pyramid Pile Cure.
Endorsements and testimonials are re
ceived dally from men and women whose
Integrity and reliability are above question
and In tl.la connection a letter received from
thi Rev. Jas. II. Wcsbrook of Browne , Mich , ,
may bo.of Intel est to pllo sufferers who havd
coi'ght In vain for a cure. He says :
I bavo used the Pyramid Pile Cure and I
know that It Is all that Is claimed for It. I
had been troubled with piles more or less ,
for about eighteen years and I had tried
other remedies , but the plies grew worno
ur.tll about ten months ago I used the-
Pyramid Pllo Cure. It gave almost Instant
relief and I have been free from piles ever
since , Rev. Jas. II. Wcsbrook.
Mr. Frank Smith , the well known and
popular druggist cf Ypslhfntl , Mich , , In
speaking of the Pyramid Pllo Cure tayn
"A year fgo I sold C. C. Potter , 119 Ham
ilton St. , Ypsllantl , Mich , , a box of the-
Pyramid Pile Cure. He made the following ;
statement to me today ; "I have been
troubled for twenty years with Itching piles.
Have tried nearly everything that promised
relief , but gut very little help until one.
year ago I called on my druggliit , Frank
Smith , and got a box of the Pyramid Pllo
Cure. The cno box used according to direc
tion , wasi In my cake , a perfect cure ai a.
year spend without any symptoms of the-
trouble has convinced me , "
Although a comparatively new remedy , Its.
popularity l > jsuch that all druggists now
sell It : If your drugglvt hasn't It In stock
he will get It for you If you ask him at GO *
centH and tl per package.
A pamphlet describing the cause and cur * ,
of plies tent free by addremlDg the
Co. , Albion. Mich.