Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 15, 1893, Page 5

— ROBBED OF HER FORTUNE Misorable Failure of a Nebraska Woman's Matrimonial Ventures, DESERTED BY HER SECOND HUSPAND Xome and Money Disappenr at the Same thetie Story of Mrs. Charles rmnok — Leit ¥ with Two Children. Lixcots, Aug. 14.—[Special w Tnr Bri »A case of hoartless desertion by s design- ing husband and an unsuspectiog wifo's de- spair was reported to the police today and 1s exciting general comment iu Lincoln, The svoman, who today realized that she had deceived by her husband, is Mrs. rles McCormack, and the man in the o isa traveling represcntative for the Globe Wind Mill company, or rather he was at the time of their marriage, but he is not recognized by that company now. Mrs, Mc- Cormack was formerly the wife of a man named Geilaay, an employe of the Burling- ton company, Geilday was some time ago sovoroly injured by an accident in the yards, and after considerable litigation received from the company the sum of §2,200 as damages. He and his wife already owned the home in which they lived and they would have undoubtedly lived happily to- gether had not an unfortunate quarrel stepped in betwoen them, A legal separa- tion followed and a liberal minded court gave her the home and something like $500 1n cash by way of alimony. A fow months after her divorce Mrs. Geilday married Mc- Cormack, with whom it seems she had been badly smitten before her separation from her husband. McCormack and his new wife lived together happily for some time until he induced her to deed the property over to him. Then on a pretense that he desired to embark in business he sold the property and placed the $1,000 he received for Il. in his own pocket. Then he started out to look up a location for some business enterprise. He f'llh!nll_\' was hard to vlease for his wife has heard nothing of him since, She was informed before he departed that he intended to go to Pleasantville to embark in busine She packed up their household goods, intending to follow him, but before she shipped them she learned that he had not been to Pleasantville or any other ville neighborhood. Then she a search, but all efforts to find of the recreant husband were in ‘oday she returncd to Lincoln almost ken hearted. She has two small children, in some good homo br which she will place that offers itself and then go to work to sup- port her: receiving If. She is well known here and is thesympathy of all who know her. al of Kev. 8. D. Roberts. The four children of Rev. S. D. Roberts, who committea suicide at Crab Orchard Saturd: afternoon, went to Beatrice this morning to attend the funeral, which was held in that city this afternoon. Rev. Mr. Roberts was well known in this city, having lived hiere a number of ye s mind has been unsettled for some time, and his friends have never been entirely casy on hisac- count. He is the man whoso mystorious disappearance in this ci st Ap created 80 much comment. On the morning of April 6 he arose before any of the members of his family and left the house. Ior two days hundreds of men scoured thecity and ad- acent country. Finally he was found hid- ng in a haystack some distance from the city, in an_oxhausted condition. Since that time, however, his friends believed that his mental condition had become much botter. Hohad been in Crab Orchard for several weeks, and was apparently in good health, Saturday afternoon, however, he committed the act that ended his life so suddenly. Ho was at ono time roputed to bo worth about 0,000, but he had met with severe reverscs, gud it is believec that his financial troubles unsettled his mind. Gosslp at the State House. + Chief Justice Maxwell has zone to Chicago for a two weeks visit among the wonders of Jackson park. Interested attorneys are notified by the clerk of the supreme court that the time for filing cases for the next torm’s docket will ‘expire on August Auditor Mooro returned this evening from an over Sunday visit at Norfolk, A. Cline, one of the state bank exam- aners, was at the state house this afternoon. The case of Alfred Eckland against 1. J. ‘Willas et al was filed with the clerk of tho supreme court this afternoon. 1t is from Laucaster county, Antelope county contributes two cases to the supreme court docket this afternoon. They are entitled Carrio Will against W. A, Flwood and N. W. Erskine against Knuto Bwansou ot al. Arranging for an Excursion, lodges of the Independent Order ‘ellows have taken the initiative in & movement which may end in a monster Odd Fellows excursion to the World’s fair. Thero are five lodges in Lincoln, and the idea is to sccuro the names of asmany of the members of the fratornivy who desire to go 10 the fairas possible. If a large enough number can be induced to go accommoda- tions will bo secured at Chicago and one or more special t ns will be enguged to trans- port the party to the fair. ‘I'ie matter has een placed in the hands of a committee composed of the scerctaries of the soveral lodges. The committee is made up us fol- lows: W, D. Crawfordof East Lincoln lodge No. 175, chairman; W, E. Barkley of Lincoln lodge icorge Webbar of Germania lodge N W. V. Bain of Lancaster lodge No. 89, and M. Estes, Capital lodge No. 11. ¥rom a Coll to the Grave, George Soule, the Omaha convict at the stute penitentiary who is still lingering be- tween life und death, was taken from his cell this forenoon to bitha howe in this city, where he may dioa freo man, His is one of the most notable of the cases which frequently come to the attention of the prison authovities, Sent up from Omaha as a most desperate character to sorve a twenty years sentence for murder, he has oune of tho most tractable convicts in tate penitentiary. Ho has long been aflicted with consumption, and as he had buta few days to live, his sentence commuted by Governor Crouuse. Last Thursday night it was believed that he was ig, but the next morning he rallicd nce then he has barely lived, and today he oved to the Tabitha howe, where 1 is hourly expected., | rd of Publ nas and Buildings hus concluded to dispense with the electric Jamips which, from their lofty eminence on the dome of the capitol, light the way for belated pedestrinns Superintendent oudy is in Dawes and Keya Paha couuties this w woek e visited institutes in five different counties. 1o will close his institute labors on Septew ber 8. Lincotn in Oficer Livingston has boen suspended from the police force peuding an invest tof. tion of some which have been pr A love for havd rod liguor is at the root of his mis- fortunes Alttough Mark and Looisa Rossine have been married since 1508 she has applied to the district court for a divorce on the grounds of desertic The Ancient Order of Hibernians are pre- paring for i big picnio in this city tomorrow Sxcursion trains will be rur from surround- towns and a large crowd is oxpocted. 4u5 acob Bruza was fined # and costs Justice by Brown for an ussault upon M, the particulars of which were 1 in this column a few weeks since. . & YOoung wan i the employ of Manger Bros., was arrested Saturday on the charge of embezzlement preferred by the members of the cowpany. 1tscems tnat Elry, who has long enjoyed the contidence of o Y the rHrm, was sent out Lo collect so.ae Dbills. He falled to turn in 88 much money as the firm thought he should, and hence his arrest. Tl noon a sister of the young man apy the police court, paid all the aceruig costs aud secured the young man's release by a special agreoment with his employers. H. C. Russell, recolyer of the Central Nebraska bank at Broken Bow, has com- ' auencod sult_ against Henry Lowis in the district court of this county to recover the sum of §2,250, which he alleges to be due the bank on twanty five shares of stock held by | Lewis. I'he explosionof &_gasoline stove at the residonce of B. W. Stevens last night created a lively blaze which was extin- guished without the assistance of the fire department. AFTER FREMONT GAMBLERS, Determined Efforts of Citizons to Olose Number of Houses Fresoxr, Aug. 14.--[Special to Tre Bes.) ~An action was commenced before Justice Biles Saturday night that is meant to wipe out the gambling houses of the city. It has been known for a long time that young men of the city wers being enticed to the gam- bling table and the parents have watched in vain for a clew that might direct them to the head offenders. Saturday a father whose son has been gambling made complaint against Herman C. Byrfas and caused h bling table, rrest for overating a gam- The hearing was sct for this morning, when on request of the dofendant de- it was continued until Thursday. The fendant was made aware of the intend prosecution, and it is possible that evidence may not bo sufficient to bind him over, but those iuterestea in the prosecution give notice that thoy have raised the black flag, and that they will give the gambling houses no quarter. Fredrica Leistekow, the wite of Christian Leistekow, a prominent farmer of Dodge county with property listed at about $10,000, has applied for divorce on the grounds of great and beastly cruelty. SEVERE HAIL STORM. Dodge County Corn Flelds Swept by Stones ns rge ns Base Balls, FRrEMONT, Aug. 14.—[Special Telogram to Tite Bri.]—A storm in this city was one of tho most furious of the year. Some of the stroots are literally blockaded and the park as woll as many private grovos are quite badly demolished. Tho dwelling of Louls Hansen on the east sido of the city was struck by ligntning, but no serious damage done. A sovero wind and hail storm struck east- orn Dodgo county, taking 1 Arlington and Bellovuo and extending nearly as far north a8 Nickerson. The stones fell of prodigious size, some of them as larzoasa base ball. Corn along the bell, which seemed tobe from half a mile to a milein oxtent, is stripped to tho stalk and ear. Arlington suffered severoly in broken glass. Nearly all the windows on the north and west sides of buildings were shatterad. Hayes Center. Nob., Aug. 14.—[Special n to Tux Bre. ] —This morning J. F\. Newcomb was awakened by the howling of Ho got up_and took his shot- aying that he would goout and blaze away at them anyhow. Tho members of family went to sleep again. When th up and found that their father turned his son, Frank, immediately went out and found his father on the ground about four rods from the house with the entiro contents of one barrel 1n his heart. It is supposed to have been an accident. Ho leaves a wifo and three children. Bebron News Notes, Hepnoy, Neb,, Aug. 14.—[Spocial Tele- gram to Tie Bee.)—The Second Regiment band of this city has receivod orders to re- port for duty at Grand Island during - the Grand Army of the Republic and National Guards encampment, “The new board of pension examiners ap- pointed by the pension commissioner are Dr. George A. Birdsall, H. E. McCaw and C, M. Sutherland. Mrs. J. H. Lynch, lady World's fair com- missioner, has returned home, as the tine for which she was assigned has expired. Old Settlers' Plento, Ux1oN, Neb,, Aug. 14.—[Special to Tnr Bee.)—The fifth annual picnic of the old settlers’ reunion of Cass county will be held at Union August 22 and 23. The exercises will be held in Gruber's grove, a short dis- tance from the village, and visitors will be taken to and from the grounds free of charge. Prominent speakers will be present. Robbed His Employer. STaNTON, Neb., Aug. 14.—[Special to Tk Bee) —Herman Semmler is in the county jail tonight. He was employed by Emil Loeke in his saloon. During Mr. Locke's absence yesterday, whilo attending a German picnic, he eutered the saloon through the lishment of §70. vand relieved the estab- Lald the Corner Stone, McCooxk, Neb., Aug. 14.—[Special Tele- gram to THE Bee, | —The corner stone of the Ancient Order of United Workmen temple was laid here today by the grand lodge of Nebraska, Graud Master Workman Tate and other grand loZge officers conducting the cercmonies. After Osceoln Elopers. HasTINGS, Aug. 14.—[Special to Tug Bee.) —A man nod Johnson of Osceola was in Hastings this morning in pursuit of his biother, Gus B. Johnson, aged 17, who had eloped with Miss Alta Goldsmith, one year older, and who were supposed to be in ‘this vicinity, e Floating fireworks at Courtland to- night. SRSON —— L PARAGRAPDY, r Miss Nellie Wakeley has gone to Chicago on a visit. James M, Woods of Rapid City, S. D., is in the city. R. M. Foss of Milwaukee was in town yesterday. Mrs. George Patterson and Wilbur aro in Chicago. . H. Hoke of Ogden, U, T., is among re- cent arrivals in the city. Nate Elliott and wifo from the fair at Chicago. Sam Bunker, a Yankton, S. D, capitalist, was in the city yesterday. “Spud” Farrish left the hospital yesterday morning, and will roturn to his desk in Chief Galligan’s oftice at once. A. A. Johnson of Laramie, Wyo., tarried in'the eity for a short time yesterday, on his wav to the World's fair. J. A. Reardon, day clork at the Merchants, will leave today to tho elephant and other things at the World's fair, City Juiler Patrick Havoyroturnod yester- day morniug from o twenty days' lpave spent in Iduho, and went on duty at noon. Lieutenant J. H. Alexander of Fort Kob- inson spent Sunday in Omaha on his way east to spend a furlough of several weeks. v City Comptroller John N. West- y recovered from his r able him to resume his Miss Lillian have returned nt illness to e ofticial duties. ey John (. Wharton has gone to 20 to take depositions in the case of clson Morris against Andy Haas, now pending in the Omaba courts. Mr. Charles M. Woodman of Denver, formerly of Omaha, is in the city visiting old time friends. Mr. Woodman $ays that while Denver sustained a shock recently the city is still there by a large majority. Chief Galligan of the fire department will Leave this morning for Milwaukeo to attend the fite chiefs' convention, to be held there August 22, after which ho will spend a fort- night or 50'at Waukesha, the Badger state's best known health resort. Mrs. D. ). Stubbs of San Francisco is vis- iting her brother, Mr. . . Winning of this Mrs. Stubbs is accompanied by her Mr. Stubbs, who is secrotary of the idental and Oriental Steamship company. ach Omaha s00n, o1 his way 10 the will re fair. A the Mercer: C. L. ster. Chillicotne. , Hammond, Ind Con Kirk, ( Atchisor Graham, Mo.; K ke A and Island Miss Covey, ol Schueider, Chicago: . F. Lyon, A. H. Couklin, Ashton, Neb.; L. Chicago mes W. Lusk, Saudors, Fairbury H C Owaha; Bell H A. Hearm, Owmaha; F. E Rice, aity; 5 W. Hunt, M. B, Lincoln; 'G. I . York; W. A Peoria, 11; L Huggins, St Joseph; Charles Muggleton, Janesville, Wis . B Finest display yot of fireworks to- night, Courtland boach, THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: TUESDAY, SENATORS HAVE AN INNING [CONTINURD FROM PIRST PAGR. | duced a joint resolution, making immediately available the appropriation of the mileage of senators and ropresentatives, Agroed to. The silver debate was then resumed. Mr. Boatner, democrat, of Louisiana, was accorded the floor. He spoke from the silver standpoint and charged that the advocates of the Wilson bill—the gola men of the democratic party and of the republican party —wero responsible for the excitoment, which had createa the destruction of public con- fidence and which had caused the runs upon banking institutions. They had sowed wind and wero roaping the whirlwind, and they alone were responsible for the present finan- cial and commercial scare. He further charged that the democrats from New York and from the eastern states were not pre- pared to carry outall of the pledges of the Chicago platform relative to the currency. Delighted to Hear 1t Mr. Warner, democrat, of New York, said, the democratic members had intended to carry out the vledge. Mr. Boatner was delighted to hear this statement. tended to repeal a cowardly makeshift and no more. He declared that the democratic In\rl,v had p|n(l?cd itself to bimetallism, eaving nothing for congress to do except to fix the ratio. The republican party was pledged to bimetallism, leaving nothing for congress to do but to fix the ratio. He in- sisted that the democratic party should ful- fill its_pledges. Mr. Layton, democrat, of Ohio, would yote for the repeal of the purchasing clause of the Sherman bill. He would do this, however, relying upon the good faith of the adminis- tration and the democratic congress that in the coming regular session somo permanent legislation would be enacted that would give all our people some suitable money worth $1 all the world around. Then allow the na- tional banks to 1ssue notes to the full par value of the bonds held by them; and then, in order to fully restore confidence, the demo- crats shall call down c¢he bluff made by the ropublicans that this congress did not have any serious intention to interfore with the McKinley tariff law. . That the law should be and must be rovised. Mr. Patterson democrat. of Teunnessee, advocated the repeal of the purchasing clauso and criticised the amendments pro- posed to the pending measure, If the gov- ernment agreed to the free coinage of silver, at the ratio of 16to 1 it would at once and abruptly bring the country to a single silver standard. The silver dollar coined at the ratio of 20to 1 would be worth exactly 81 cents. Could this country afford to take this step and coin fraely, deliberately, inde- pendently, a silver dollar worth but 81 cents? If it did so it would expatriate overy dollar of gold from all the land. Mr. Patterson Quostioned. Mr. Simpson, populist, of Kansas, read a speech made by the gentieman from Tennes- seo during the first session of the Fifty- second congress, in which that gentieman adyocated the free coinape of silver, and asked him to reconciliato those views with those he holds today. Mr, Patterson replied that he had modified his view; he had gone before his people ana told them that he haa so modified them; he had been re-elected. isistency,” said Carlyle, s the hobgoblin of logal minds.” Mr, Simpson—Then the gentleman admits that he was in error. Mr. Snodgrass, democrat, of Tennesseo, —When Grover Cleveland was a candidate for the nomination you knew all these things, did you not? Mr. Pattorson—I did. Mr. Snodgrass—We vocato of the nomir Mr. Patterson Mr. Snodgr and others in his interest? Mr. Pattorson—I have never sald a word against Mr, Hill, Mr. Snodgrass—Did you not say words to me? Mr. Patterson—No; my colleague shall not draw me nto a private conversation which occurred between gentlemen. I am nov doing my duty here because I was for irover Cloveland, or anybody else; I am speaking here for'a principle. In conclusion he said he had taken his stand, and, 80 far as ho was_concerned, he would bonow and would always be with Jefferson, Jackson, 1 sound currency, for sconomic goyernment, for fair, just and equal taxation. [Applause.] ‘Wiiere Mr. Balloy Stands. Mr. Bailey, democrat, of Toxas, followed Mr. Patterson in a spoech, advocating the Bland free coinage substitute for the Wilson repeal bill, He was in favor of paying the government bondnolders in the coin of the country, but the law said they might bo paid in 41215 grains of silver; and'by the eternal God he was in favor of giving them no more. [Applause.] Pluce gold and sfiver on the same basis in regard to coinago, and gold and silver would have the same intrinsic value. He would rather retire from public life than to vote to allow gold and silver to be coined into dollars of uncqual value. Mr. Pendleton, democrat,of West Virginia, said that upon this question all democrats could differ without surrendering their con- vicuions. He was satisfied tha' tho only way that a parity could be brought about between gold and silver was for the country mo in accord with the other com- al nations of the world; and when that was done the promise of tho democratic na- tional platform would bo kept. Mr. Warner, democrat, of Now York, said he would vote for’ the repeal of the purchase clause of the Sh act and, next, he would vote for the coinage of gold and silver on ajpar But these metals ou not a strong ad- tion of David B. Hill? No. sir. must be of the same intrinsic value. He thought the real 1ssue was the tariff, Mr. Hutchinson, democrat, of Texas, made a humorous speech in favor of the coinage of silver, but before he concluded the house adjourned, = Piles of people: have pites, but Do Witt's Witch HazelSalvewill cure thom. = e S BOARD OF EDUCATION. Rosolution Passed Postponing the Opening of Sehool Term One Week, Ten membars of the Board of Education appeared at the regular menting last oven- ing. Those present were: President Powell, Burgess, Thomas, C. E. Babcock, Knoaoll, Smyth, Akin, Pierson, Elgutter and Mor- rison. Brayton & Donecken served notico of the completion of their contract at the Hartman school and asked its inspection and accept- ance. Notice was served by the architect that the contractor on the brick work on the Franklin school had stopped his labors, alleging want of funds with which to pay his help. Referred tocommittee on property and buildings. The potition of G for the reavpointus as janitor at the ferred. The committee on supplies submitted its reporton bids for the ensuing year, recom- mending the award of contracts to bidders. A discussion ensued 48 to the printing bids, the report stating that on the three books required, annual report, course of study and rules and regulations, Klopp, Bartlett & Co, were the lowest bidders, but that singly, the Festner Printing company was the lowest bidder on the report, while the other firm y.C. Barton and others nt of Mrs. Mary Elser Franklin school was re- was the lowest bidder on the other two books. The contract was awarded sep- arately. The committee on jamitors reported that a mistake was made in omitting to re-elect Mrs. Elser janitress of the Franklin school annexes, and the misiake was rectified, The new janitor, Mr. Case, will be assigned to work as soon as the new building is com- pleted. The committee on judiciary, on the claim of Roe & Co. for 3,300 for work done as sub- contracts under the Holbrook-Kane company, reported that the claim could not be allowed without releasing the contractor's bonds- men, as the contract specified how the monoy was W be vaid. The report was wdopted. 'he board adopted the report of the judi- committee setting forth the manner of adjusting the joint claim of Brayton & Donecken and tha Midland State baok, ana thanked the committee for the lucid state- ment made. The contract and bond of Sh, for the construction of the ¢! approved “The board set 4 o'clock next Saturday aft- ernoon us tho time for inspecting the new West Omaha school Che old Izard school building was sold to P. S. Boren for $225, the purchaser to re- ne & Jackson s school was The bill now presented was in- ss—Did you not talk to myselt lden and Cleveland for move all material and ththish. The super- structuro must be down imside of sixty days and the foundation cleanad out by the end of the year, All bids for kalsomirig the High school were rejected. The committeo recommended the award of the contract for the new Long school to Dun- can Findlayson for $1,%0. Adopted. Mr. Akin offered a reselution postponing the ovening of school ona week, until Sep- tember 11, on account of Labor day, the county fair and tho abséiéd of many pupils and parents at the World's fair. It was stated that the superintandent favored it if the week's vacation in the spring was abol- ished, and the change was made postponing the opening, but not shartening the term. The committee on buildipgs and property was instructed to sell the 6ld stone at the Hartman and Jackson schools. The president and secrotary were directed to request the olty council to take steps to grade Hickory street from Sixth street oast, and sign waiver of damages on behalf of the board. Mr. Akin moved that the secretary be in- 4 | structed to cast the vote of all members present for Mrs. Grace Sudborough as prin- cipal of the training school. Some discus- sion ensued as to whethor Mrs. Sudborough was not elected some months ago and ex- cused until September., Mr. Smythe declared himself against it, and Mr, Babeock said he could not agree to it in view of the opinion of the state super- intendent of instruction ngatnst it, with nothing in its favor but a rider on the appro- priation section passed by the legislature, The resolution was withdrawn. Mr. Smythe moved that a committee of three be appointed, with the president as chairman. to preparen set of resolutions oxpressive of the sense of the board as to the defects in the sanitation of the Kellom ‘hool and furnish them to the press for ublication, ana send a copy to the Board of fealth. He said he favored having the board waive all technicalities to defeat man- damus procecdings, and have the question finally settled in court, that Mr. Smead might be held on his bond if the system was not what it was guaranteed to be. Adopted. e i, ‘WHAT SHE IS LIKE. Description of the Latest Addition to the American Navy. Thoe cruiser Minneapolis, launched last Saturday, is the sister ship of the Columbia, known among navy people by the more sug- gestive title of the ‘Pirate,” and about theso two vessels centers an interest which none of the other new vessels of the navy possess. While the past decade has wrought wonder- ful changes in ship building, not since the day when the Monitor, destined to revolu- tionize naval warfare, was launched, has a more radical departure from existing methods been made than that presented by these two ships. They are, in the first place, the only vessels of their kind and when the designs wero first made public they croated a stir in naval and shipbuilding circles all over the world, They are in- tended for a peculiar and special mission. The Maine, Texas, Oregon, Massachusetts, Indiana and other vessels of the battle ship class are the bulldogs of the navy, massive steol monsters, which can withstand the shock of battie and protect the coast line in t of war. The lighter ships of the cruiser class also have their mission, and are fast and efficient war machines. But neither the battleships or existing tvpe of cruisers exactly fill the want which navalauthoritics say would be keenly felt in time of hos- tilities, and that is the . destruction of the enemy’s commerce. And for this purpose were the Minneapolis_and Columbia built. Gracefully slender in their lines, they re- semble more the fast ' transatlantic liners than the generally accopted idea of & mod- ern vessel of war, and with guns withdrawn from the ports it would be easy to mistake them for A merchant vessel. The Mhmunpolls is 412 feet long and but 50 feet beam, so it will be seen that she is very narrow and built for the great speed of twenty-one knots, which she is required by tho centract to attain. It is eenerally be- lieved, however, that she will exceed this largely. To attain this speed she will ae- velop 21,000 horse power. Her displacement 7.850 tous. One of - the most distinctive features of the vessel is the great coal en- durance, & point in which most ships of war are weak. As her mission is the destruction of an enemy's commerce, she will be required to operate far from home, and sustain long cruises without being compelled to put into port for coal. 'To this end she will carry 4 vast quantity of fuel and will thus be en- abled to keep at sea for a great length of e hull is of steel, the vitals of the ship and its stability being well protected and the gun stations shielded from the fire of machine guns. She is vrovided with a double button, that is, there is an inner and outer skin, with a considerable space between, which is divided with a number of water-tight com- partments, so that injury to the outer skin may not necessarily affect the safety of the ship. As in all other modern vessels, she is divided into compartments, each independent of the other and under control of a system of pur page. The arrangement of the motive v er will be sim to that of the Columbia, the power being transmitted through three screws, the after screw being placea as in orainary single-screw ships, the others being placed farther forward, one on each side, as in the case of twin-screw vessels. By this arrangement it is thought that greater speed with safety and economy may be com- bined, The Minneapolis will be lightly protected. There will be a protected deck four inches thick on the slopes and twoand a half inches thick elsewhere. Additional protec tion is afforded, however, to the vitals by a wall of patent fuel tive feet thick, Her armament 1s also camparatively light. 1t consists of one eight-inch, two six-inch and eight four-inch rifies. The see- ondardary battery consists of twelve six- pounders, four one-pounders and four Gat- ling guns. In addition to these she is equipped with five torpedo tubes. While both in voint of armor and armament the Minneapolis muy seem very light, she is not designed to cope with more formidable ves- sels, Her mission lics among the merchant marive, and while she could meet an ordi- nary ship of war, the intention is to show ner heels to heavier metal and use her speed as a source of safety. With the Columbia she will be a valuable addition to the navy, and it is believed by naval ofticers that other naval powers will not be long in following our example and constructing commerce de- stroyers on the same general linos of the two which will shortly be iz active service, —_— Bicketts, aerial performers,Courtland. —_——— LOCAL BREVITIES, The fire and police alarm system was moved yesterday from the police station to new quarters on the first foor of the city hall. 0 Miss Lena Woods of 1006 Cuming street desires the public to know. ' that she is not the Lena Woods who was recently arrested at a Chinese laundry. Henry McKendry, an employe of Swift & Co., at South Omaha, has brought suit against the firm for 85,000, for damages roceived in falling down the elevator shaft at the packing house June 2. The monthly meeting' of the Board of Trade, which was announced for last even- ing, wus not held, The stotm prevented the members from attendihg. Several other meetings also announced for last evening were postponed for the ssme reason. For the third time thi$ 'year tho Board of Public Works has advertised for bids upon asphalt paving. The bids will be received by the board Friday of this week. On both previous occasions the bids were rejected, as the members of both vhe board and the council considered the prices named as being oxcessive, The Douglas county teachers' will open Monday, August 31 for ten days, closing August During the session there will be several lectures by prominent lecturers, one on “'Dr. Arnold of Rugby,” to be delivered by Dr. Bigsby. The sessions will be held in the High school building. The instructors are: Dr. Bernard Bigsby of Detroit, Mrs. Ida Nelson of Omaha and A, A, Mouroe of South Omaha. August Klabunde, the Millard man who was sent up by Justice of the Peace Kelsey to serve a sentence of twenty-elght days in the county Jail for alleged contempt of court in failing to obey & gavnishee summons, and was cased Saturday on a writ of habeas corpus, had bis final hearing before Judge Davis yesterday morning and was discharged In giving his decision Judge Davis Look occa- sion Lo sever re the justice for his hignhanded proceedings {n tho matter, institute and continue AUGUST 15, 1893. FOUND A CAPTAIN'S CORPSE @hastly Discovery of Thres Boys Whilo Row- ing on the Rives MYSTERIOUS DROWNING OF M, V. RUSSELL Tdentifled by Mis Jewelry—~Seqael to a Mys- terlons Disappearance—The Dead Wan Was Despondent at Times, Bat Us- ually Jovial—Possibie Sulolde, The dead body of a man about 50 years of age was discovered floating in the Missouri river at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, near the foot of Harney street. The discovery ‘was made by three boys named Gus Powell, Frank Kéther and Charles Kubat. These bo, ‘wore out rowing in a skiff. Throwing a rope around the floater they vulled it to the shore and notified the police of their ghastly find. Coroner Maul sent the body to the morgue. A gold watch, chain and charm, the latter consisting of an English sovereign, identitied theunfortunate floateras Captain H. Vernon Russell, an Englishman who had been stop- ping at the Brunswick hotel since last De- comber, with the exception of the last six woeks, during which time he has been living at the Bachelors' quarters on Farnam street, waiting for a surgical operation to be per- formed upon one of his foot. Besides the watoh 3 cents in monoy, some fishhooks and cuff buttons were tound in his trousers pocket. The body was badly swollen and discolored. Identified by His Relntives, Inquiry at the Brunswick hotel elicited the fact that the deceased’s brother, H. W. Russell and wife, were boarding at that hostelry. Identification of the corpse was made complete by tho dead man's siste r-in- law. His brother is out of town, Captain Russell has been in_this country only seven or eight months. He came here from England and was atone time in the employ of the merchant marine of India, as well a8 having once boon in the royal in both of which he experienced man ventures, Being an interesting couversa- tionalist and a man of jovial disposition, the captain used to delight in narrating his many narrow escapes from_disaster on the ocean, and of the campaign in the Soudan. He appeared to be & man of means and was greatly asteemed by his many acquaint- ances. At the hotel the reporter also learned that Mrs. Russell had felt very uncasy about her brother-in-law for several days, She last saw him on Friday evening. At noon yesterday she had communicatod her fenrs to Mr. Sweezy, who engaged the services of Detoctive Dempsey to look for the missing man, but before the latter had a chance to do so word of the finding of tho floater was received. It is also reported that last Iriday he held a conversation with Henry Hornberger, who runs the Brunswick bar, telling the latter that he felt indisposed and that his health had been failing him of lat In a conversation with William Sweezy he said that he had discovered a good pla fish and was going there that evening (Fri- day), when his sister-in-law warned him to be caroful or he might drown in the river, which idea he ridiculed. Some Say It Was Sulcide, In some quarters the theory is advanced that it was a case of suicide over despond- ency. Some of the city detectives beliove that Captain_Russell was the gontloman who figured in vhe mysterious finding of o pool of blood on Jackson and Fifteenth stroots several wecks ago. The dead captain, it is hinted, was the person who sustained a sevore injury on tho head by being thrown from a buggy while rounding the corner at the localily mentioned, at a late hour on that occasion. 1t is said that he was accompanied by a com- panion on the night in question. The pool of blood on the sidewalk attracted the atten- tion of thoe polico at that time, but before thoy could arrlve, the victim had boen taken away. Itisnot thought, however, that the mystery of that reckless buggy ride had anything o do with the subsequont drown- ing or suicide. The fact that the dend man bad his jewelry on when found indicates that he was not the victim of robbers. The generally ac- cepted theory is that he became desvondent over ill health and suicided, or else was ac- cidentally drowned. Tho latter theory is somewhat scoffed at, in view of his long ex- perience on the ocoan and his cautious dis- Dosition. - Piles of poople haye piies, but Do Witt's Witeh Hazel Salve will cure thein. e o Situntion at Shoridn, Will D. Wrignterof Sheridan, Wyo., was In the city yosterdny. He says THz BEEac- counts of the recent gold finds in the Bald mountain district are correct. *“We do not want a stampede of men who expect to wash out gold with o pan,” said Mr. Wrighter, “but men who have the capital to put in machines to work the placer and mills to Thero 1s mouey in it for crush the cement. this brand of minei oting. A special meeting of Young Men's Insti- tute this evening at 8 o'clock sharp, for the purpose of electing delegates to national convention, All members are requested to be present. LS i Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly IIM'A. The many, who live bet- ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the world’s best products o the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy, Sf'rup of Figs. Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas- ant to the wste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax- ative; effectually cieansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers and permanently curing constipation. 1t has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, beeause it acts on the Kid- neys, Liver and Bowels without weak- ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug- gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is man- ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. BABY'S SKIN AND SCALP Cleansed, purified, aud beautified by CUTICURA N Boar, greatest of akin purifiers uud beautiflers, us well an purest aud sweotent of Loilet und Dursery soaps. Ouly cure for pimples uod biack! heads, because the ouly proventive of inflammation and elogging of the porce, the cause of most complex. fonal distigurations, told every where, ~ / N e i v et e e " A PARTING SHOT AT SUMMER ——=FROM—— The Morse Dry Goods Co Tuesday, I We are mnking the last important change in our Linen and Dress Goods departments, pulting each into its own pormanent location—and for threo duys we will offer somo values hitherto unnpproached. We must positively move these departments on Thurs- day, and that our moving won't bo heavy, we'll quote such low prices that will induce you to carry most of them to your home. Wednesday Thurgday HOUSE- | KEEPERS —AND— HOTEL- KEEPERS Always need Table Now you can buy nAMnsks GHEAP Best Cream Irish Loom Table Damask, 60 inches wide, in vinus, sprays— bird’s eye, with prottily defined bordors, cood values at 60c. ... Sale prico 39¢ yard 10 pieces Lovely Bleached Damask 64 inches wide, retailed in the motropolis at 65¢ a yard, and considered good value. Sale price.... ... 53c yard amask o a yard: would be cconomy to away for future use at the alo price 69c yard 10 pieces 66 inch Bleache Usually sold at 8 price we offer. . Tou Want Somethmg amaSkS’ Really out of the common, rich in design and T 1 perfect in quality? Wo offer you two blouch- owels, od camasks, worth respectively $1.25 and $1.50 ayard. The patterns are par excellonce, ana tha prices put upon them will closo them out. Two prices. ..... 89c and $1.05 yard Bedspreads, &e., Towelings, &e., &c. Particularly when they can be picked up at these prices. Beauty Brigh And hard to beat iIs the GREAM DAM- ASK, we'll sell you cither of these three days, (but early comers get first choico). The value the world over for this damask Is $1.25 ayard. Tis two yards wide and purest flax. Sale price. iehneasisabassssa e nO30syand |DURING THESE . THREE DAYS We will soll some CHOCEERLYFAL Canes and Jackes. in fine materials and popular shades as TAN BROWN. NAVY BLACK and GREEN. Wo'll offer these at Crash Wi’ Bang Brown and bleached crash towel- ings,sold everywhercat 12icyd, 6 1=4¢ Twilled cotton crash...3 {=2¢ Splendid glass toweling, worth ‘owels Big size damask and huck towels, always sold at80c........00unn. 19C ) p Handsome damask towels, extra h ) large deep knotted fringes, hem 1 stitch, full weight, and wearers 3 A of the toughest kind. They’ro ( N good for hall a dnlllnr un]c’{i but for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- 5y Al e A i hara at 800 1515 Our $6.00 carments will go at each, or 3 for 81, HalfDollr - Bleached Bain TOWelS And they are extra good and $£3.00 QOur $10.00 garments will go at $5.00 Our $15.00 garments will go at B7.50 large sesesres¥esier 200 » Our $20.00 garments will go at Napkins | 2922 Mornings and cvenings are a sale “wee” bit chilly, and a_ lady's Richardson’s 58 linen napkins, price good quality, pretty patterns, 98¢ worth $1.23. . AR ‘adoz An odd lot of double damask nap- kins, worth from $3 to $3.50 a wardrobe is incomplete without one of these very desirable gar- ments---and at the prices we here quote you dozen . $1.95 We will also sell n $2.50 splendid JUST SAVE “ALF bleached napkin, suporior $1.98 quality and dainty'designs, on a doz salo theso days for $1.9K, DOLLARS DO DOUBLIE DUTY these three days, so make an ef- fort to be with us. 34 silver damask napkins, regu-$2,69 lar 3,50 quaiity, and worth it, a doz Refractory Remnants _ Rigorously Reduced. ! IT PAYS TO ‘IRADIE WITIH THE MORSE DRY G00DS CO,, I6th and Farnam Sts., Omaha.