Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 6, 1895, Page 5

&/ * AMERICANS FIGHT FOR CUBA Interosting Letter from the Field by a . Former Nebraskan, E. C. WATSON AND HIS DARING DEEDS Authentle Acconnt of Several En- Engements in Which Those Teained in the United States Army Showed Great SKill SIDNEY, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special.)—The fol- lowing lotter was received here a iew days ago by R. 8. Oberfelder, and as it Is interest- ing the thousands who read The Bee may be pleased with its contents, as it Is the first authentic and reliable information received from Cuban soil in this part of the country. ‘Watson was formerly a private in the Twen- ty-first United States infantry, stationed at Fort Sidney: “IN CAMP, SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. 16.—R. 8. Oberfelder, Sidney, Neb, U. S. A.: My Dear Sir—You will be surprised to recelve a letter from me at this point, but I know a full report of the doings of the Cuban_revolution will be of interest to you and all my Sidney friends. I got my commis- slon at Tampa, Fla., on March 1, 1895, for a captaincy In the” Cuban army at $100 per month, payable in gold (and I get it), but the conditions were that I was to take charge of an independent company and to have the pick of my own men. I went to New Orleans and, as luck would have it, got five ex-United States cavalrymen and a very smart German who graduated at Leipsic, Germany, in chem- istry and is an expert in making all kinds of explosives. 1 also picked up a young graduate of Rush Medical college and got him a commission at $75 per month. We started from Tampa, Fla, on a small steamer on March 12, 1805, and landed with- out any trouble near Santlago de Cuba. I reported in person to General Maceo and he gave me carte blanche to pick out my men. 1 selected forty-two whites and fifty colored and 1 have the best drilled and disciplined men in the Cuban army. “I selected from the armory 100 44-caliber rifles, 20,000 rounds of ammunition and a complete reloading outfit. My camp equipage 19 not of the best. I have plenty of bedding and canvas paulins, two tents and at all times plenty of grub. I established head- quarters near a small town where we had plenty of sympathizer *“Now I will describe the soldiers that wore sent from Spain. They are a young lot of boys, who are not acclimated and are dylng like ‘she:p. They have little bedding and a small_rubber cape to cover their shoulders and all are armed with the Mansur rifles and machetes. A machete is a flat plece of steel with a sharp edge and a long handle and Tooks like a scythe used by the section men on the American railroads for cutting weeds, and Is as much use In a charge as a club, “‘My commlssion gives me the privilego to forage on the enemy and destroy all prop- erty belongitg to the sympathizers of the government. Since my arrival here my com- pony has been In scveral engagements. I ®ent out a scouting party, in charge of Licu- terant Hamilton, a former private in the Seventh United States cavalry. Ho returned In two hours, reporting that he came across twenty-two Spanish soldiers in camp, eating dinner and with no guards out. He ap- proached within 200 yards of thelr camp. DETAILS OF AN ENGAGEMENT. “I took seventy-five men at once and .ar- rived at the camp at 2:20 p. m., surrounding them, and in ten minutes after our arrival captured one officer, thirteen men and killed slx, two getting away. 1 was well rewarded in my first engagement with the Spanish. 50 took twenty-one Mansur rifles, 2,000 Tounds of ammunition, ten boxes of hard tack, five cases of canned mea well as camp equipage and $375 in gold. The latter Was very acceptable in this stage of the o game, “I returned to headquarters and turned over the prisoners to General Maceo, who gave ma blassings. We have daily en- <countered small bands of Spanish troops, an- nihilating them like you woul@ grouse on a cold and frosty morning. Our first defeat was on July 5. Sergeant Wilson, formerly a private in the Fourth United States cay. -alry, after a two days' scout returned and reported seventy-five Spanish soldiers coming #his way, escorting three government officers. ‘We started with eighty-five men, and Instead of finding seventy-five Spanish troops we Tan Into a hornot's nest of 2,000. We re. treated the best we could, but lost twelye ®ood men, among them Sergeant Joseph I, Rounds, formerly of the First United States cavalry, ~whose folks live st St Louts, Mo. It I had plenty of men 1 would have shot Sergeant Wilson for not re. porting the correct number of the enemy. 1 reduced him to the ranks, and since then it has been smooth salling. We lost one man since July 5, and that was by fever, Our doctor is the best one in the Cuban army and looks after our welfare splendidly, God bless him. & “Our headquarters look Itke a large junk shop. We have everything from a pocket knife to a German repeating cannon without any ammunition. On August 26 we moved our headquarters thirty miles further north and the following day ssnt Lieuterant Hamilton with a detachment of twenty men to scout the country. He reported 1,600 Spanish troops encamped at a small town twenty-six miles south of us and that they were holding a fair or festival, and were having horse races and bull fights, They had erected a large grand stand and the farmers and soldiers were in daily at- tendance. Wa held a council of war and our chemist, Herr Donzlemann, suggested that we dress as farmers ten of our men and blow the grand stand up with dynamite. There was his first opportunity to show what he could do. They left camp at 5 a. m. and arrived at the camp of the Spanish troops at 12:30. He and the men mingled with the soldlers until 5 p. m. when he placed under the amphitheater twelve pounds ot dynamite at four different locations and exploded it by electricity. Our men escaped, but the explosion killed two of the Spanish oficers, sixty-elght men and wounded 113, That was the best day's work we have done yet. Subsequently we have blown up bridges and razed to the ground all buildings on plan- tatlons of Spanish sympathizers. “In my next I hope to be enabled to in- form you that the Lone Star flag is floating over the government bulldings at Havana Send my mail to Tampa, Fla., and also a batch of newspapers, as I have seen but one American paper since my arrival here. Yours truly, EDWIN C. WATSON."” Falls City Brevities. FALLS CITY, Neb, Oct. 5.—(Special)— Emma J, Gannt, wife of Hon. Amos E. Gannt, died today. She was born in Hancock county, Indiana, April 8, 1856, and removed with her parents to tnis city in 1859, Mrs. A. B. Sanders and baby left Thursday for Liberty, where she will visit friends for twa weeks. W. 8. Leyda will leave Monday for Grand Island, where he goes to represent lodge 18 to the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, George W. Brewster attended the deep water conventlon at Topeka Wednesday, J. 8. Everts, formerly of this city, now of Chicago, Is in the city visiting old friends. Mrs. Kate Bell and aaughter left for Omaha Monday, where they will reside in the tuture. T. L. Himmelrich and wife are again resi- dents of this city. Mr. and Mrs. James Belford of Columbus Grove, 0., are In the city, visiting the family of A. Elwell, The new Knights of Pythias hall will be ready for occupancy irf about a month. Just before moving Into it the knights will give a fair and banquet lasting three days, To Care for Ashla Poor. ASHLAND, Neb, Oct. 5.—(Special.)—Rev. C. P. Hackney has been reappointed city missionary. 1In his remarks before the coun- cill he stated that he would need $25 per month during the coming winter for the meedy poor, and requested the council to recommend the same to the county commis- sloners. The council agreed to the same. A surprise was given Dennis Dean and wife last night at their residence in East Asbland, a lirge delegation of the older set- tlers calling, the oeccasion being the celebra- tion of their marriage, which occurred thirty- nine 2ears ago. Dennls Dean has lived in Ashland over thirty year: The first prayer meeting In town w held at his house. He founded the First Baptiet church and erected the first flouring mill in this section. At that time there was no A mill w of the Missouri river in this sec- tlon of the country. He founded the town of Baline Ford, which Is now a part of Ash land. He is enjoylng the best of health. “I‘hn guests enjoyed a hearty supper and a general good time, NEBRASKA COUNTY CONVENTIONS, Democrats and ¥ Dintrie Hold Meetings. KEARNEY, Neb, Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram.)—About 150 democrats met In the city hall this afternoon for the purpose of putting a stralght democratic county ticket in the fleld. None but pure Jeffersonlan democrats were allowed places on the ticket, and resolu- tions were adopted condemning the policy of the present administration and favoring full colnage at 16 to 1. C. J. Phelps was en- dorsed for supreme judge. The county ticket nominated is as follows: Treasurer, James Boyd of Kearney; clerk distriet court, W. E, Jakway of Kearney; county clerk, J. T. Cul- birt of Grant; county judge, Warren Pratt of Kearney; sheriff, Deter Loft of Riverdale; coroner, B, C. Kretchmar of Sartoria; sur- veyor, H. F. McLaughlin of Kearney; super- Intendent, August Ulrich of Elm Creek. ORTH PLATTE, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Telegram.)—The democratic county conven- tion met today and nominated the following ticket: Treasurer, Alexander Fisher of Wal- lace; county clerk, Henry L. Walsh, North Platte; sheriff, Luke Haley, North Platte; superintendent, Miss Hosford, who is also the republican nominee; county judge, Beech I. Hinman, North Platte; clerk of the court, Frank A. Johnson of Medicine precinct. But thirteen persons took part in the deliberations of the mass convention. Peter F. Dolan was nominated for commissioner of the Second distriet. AURURN, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram.)—The populists of Nemaha county in convention assembled put forward the follow- ing ticket today: H. A. Lambert, county Judge; A. M. Enles, treasurer; H, B. Peery, county clerk; Willlam Watson, jr., sheriff; 8. L. Caldwell, clerk district court; Rev. J. E. Harris, school: superintendent; Dr. C. L. Cook, coroner; G. I. Gilbert, surveyor; J. 1. Dressler, commissioner. The convention was very harmonious and well attended. They passed resolutions endersing the Omaha platforn that no one in office should be a delegate to any of their conventions, and one endorsing Rev. J. E. Harris as trustee of the Normal school in place of Church Howe, whose term has expired. FREMONT, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram,)—The populist county convention met here today to nominate a county ticket. The middle-of-the-road men wanted a straight ticket, but could not carry their point. The following nominations were mad Sherift, Fred Howe; clerk, George Close; judge, T. Haurlgan; surveyor, William Saunders. No nominations were made for clerk of district court, treasurer, coroner and county super- intendent. There was not much strife for the nominations. TECUMSEH, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram.)—At the county convention held in this city today the Cleveland democrats put up a county ticket as follows: Clerk, B. L. Fletcher; treasurer, Herman M. Brnest; Judge, B. . Pérking; sheriff, J. F. Benner; clerk district court, Frank Nail; superin- tendent public instruction, Willlam Morris, The Bryan democrats also have a county ticket n the fleld. BIG SPRINGS, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tel- egram.)—The populist county convention held today nominated sheriff, superintendent, sur- veyor and coroner. The positions of clerk and treasurer were left blank. This indi- cates fusion with the democrats, BLAIR, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Telegram.)— The democrats of Washington county held thelr county convention here today, and it was one of the hottest ones held for years. It all grew out of the convention nominating the populists’ candidate for superintendent of school: The ticket: Louis Wachter, treas- urcr; R. Liverkus, clerk; Claus Mencke, sher- If; B. H. Clark, judge; J. B. Hicks, superin- tendent of schools; Peter M. Tyson, surveyor; Dr. W. H. Palmer, coroner; John C. Ham- mings, district clerk; delegates judicial con- vention at Omaha, George Neal, E. B. Car- rigan, Clark O. Hanlon, J. C. Hammings, J. C. Badger, Watson Tyson, Willlam Suther- land, L. Wachter, C. E. Berry, J. Cruik- shank. OGALALLA, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram,)—The democratic county —convention met here today and appointed a county cen- tral committee, of which 8. M. G. Bradley, an administration democrat, was made chair- man, and then adjourned without naming a ticket. HEMINGFORD, Neb,, Oct. 5.—(Special Telegram.)—The ' independents held their county convention here today and placed the following ticket in the field: Treasurer, Libby; clerk, B. E. Johnson; sherifr, Payne; superintendent, F. H. Ruhte: oner, G. W. Erb; surveyor, J. P. Hazard. Otoe County Tenchers, NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Speclal.) —The annual convention of the Otoe County Teachers' association opened In this city yesterday with a good attendance. Last night Chancellor MacLean of the State uni- versity delivered an eloquent address at the Baptist church to a crowded house. Today an interesting program is being given at the High school building. The convention will close tonight. Prof. W. H. Barrett, late of Creston, Ta., is in the city arranging for the opening of a business college. W. Frederickson, who for many years past has been In business in this city, has dis- posed of his busienss and will leave for Omaha in a few days, where he will reside. Mr. and Mrs. E. Zook last night enter- tained a large number of their friends at their home in this city in honor of the tenth anniversary of their marriage. Berlin Business Changes. BERLIN, Neb., Oct. B5.—(Spacial.)—Hill- man & Flamme have sold out their north elevator to Fred Shrader of this place. Busch Bros. have dissolved partnership and gone out of business, having traded their stock of general merchandise to J. V. Egenberger of Plattsmouth. Ernest Musseman of the firm of Buckman & Musseman, saloon keepers, has sold out his half interest in the business, to- gether with his residence, to Dick Bredenkan for $1,800 and some valuable personal prop- erty. Willlam H. Abker has sold the Orpliant saloon to Flamme & Wendels, Wen- dels also purchasing the Abker residence for $1,200. C. H. Busch has moved the postoffice into the drug store of Dr. W. E. Hillis. Assaulted Bob Coffin of Randolph. RANDOLPH, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram.)—John Bowles of Randolph was ar- rested today on complaint of Robert Coffin, charged with assault with intent to kill, and taken to Hartington for hearing. The case grew out of a racket between the two men, who are rival draymen. Wednesday after- noon the men had words and later Bowles attacked Coffin with a plece of water pipe, Timely Interference saved serious conse- quences and yesterday Coffin went to Hart- ington and made formal complaint. Bowles returned this evening, having given bon for $500 for his appearance Friday for pre- liminary hearing. It is thought by some that the case may be settled before it goes farther. Impersonated an Officer, CHADRON, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram.)—During the performance of a minstrel show at Nelson's opera house, Street Com- missioner D. W. Sperliug was arrested for impersonating an officer. Sperling had dug up an old copper star and on the strength of it had his family and self admitted. He was £0 officious in keeping order around the houss that he was even going to throw one of the regular policemen down stairs. At this juncture City Clerk Leager stepped in and caused his arrest. His case was con- tinuel until Tuesday next and be was liberated under bonds untl that time. Appreciate a Good Pape NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Oct, 5.—(Special.) —J. H. Plerce of The Bee, who has been in the city several days, left last night. Dur- ing his short stay Plerce succeeded in adding over sixty new subscribers to the already large list. The Bee's special train brings The Bee into the city several hours before any other stats daily, and that this fact is greatly appreciated by all citizens is shown by the liberal patronage it recelves, more Bees being received daily than the World- Herald and Lincoln Journal combined. Deunel County Fair Closed. BIG SPRINGS, Neb., Oct..5.—(Speclal Tel- egram.)—The Deuel County Fair association closed @ three days' session here last night. It was a complete success and good races were pulled off. The people were addressed yesterday by Hon. L. B. Rector of Ogalalla and Hon. H. M. Grimes of North Platte, In the speeches Irrigation was highly ex- tolled. The exhibit in the floral hall was l.rm‘. THE OMAHA DAILY BEE:JASUNDAY, LINCOLY COLD EXCITEMENT Yellow Treasure Found in Large Quantities Near Milford, LAND VALUES SUDDENLY INCREASED Several Persons Make Heavy Puar. d Are Satisfled They a Good Thing In Placer Mines, LINCOLN, Oct. 5.—(Special.)—Lincoln peo- ple are somewhat excited over what purports to be a find of gold within three miles of Milford. For several days rumors have floated In from the vicinity of Seward to the effect that gold in paying quantities was being washed out of the gravel ballast of the Burlington railroad. But it was not un- til a pawnbroker invested In a forty-acre tract of land three miles from Milford, and brought some of the sand to Lincoln that Lincoln citizens really began to take stock in the stories, There are many traditions off gold finds in Nebraska, dating back thirty years. But the latest revival dates only to the middle of last month. J. 8. Dillenbeck owns 700 acres in the Milford vicinity indicated. The old Burlington sand pit is located on this plece of land. It was here Dillenbeck began prospecting. In due time he had some of the sand and gravel in the hands of assayers. W. C. Winger, assayer, of Denver writes that one specimen ran $196 in gold dust to the ton. Another ran $162, and still another 71.20 Then Dellenbeck brought some to Prof. Nicholson of the State university. This ascayed $76 to the ton. As an indication that Dellenbeck was not “salting” a mine, 1t s on record that im- mediately following the glowing reports of the assayers he bought 120 acres more ad- Joining his already large possessions, fnstead of booming it for all it was worth and then unloading. But he did attempt to Interest capital for the purpose of development. One of the Lincoln parties let into the secret was David Nefsky, a pawnbroker, who had money. Jules Baros owned a forty-acre tract in the &old belt, and Nefsky decided that he wanted it. Before purchasing, however, he secured several bags of sand and gravel from various portions of it, himselt making selection of ths locations. These he took to Prof. Nichol- son for assaying and was assured that it ran in gold and silver combined, chiefly 80ld, §132.20 a ton. Then Nefsky closed with Baros for $1,200, or $30 an acre. OTHERS WANTED A SHARE. Prior to Nefsky belng let into the secret Dillenbeck had told Banker H. T. Jones of Seward. The latter immediately purchased an adjoining tract of land from Philip Stoltz. Banker Shadduck of Milford also hustled around and bought an eighty-acre tract of Farmer Radke, paying only $20 an acre for it. Tnis was on September 16. Djl- lenbeck bought his additional 120 acres on the 1Sth and Nefsky bought out Baros on the 26th. In that vicinity land has experienced a sudden rise, whether fictitious or not. Yes- terday one farm changed hands for $12,000, at the rate of §75 an acre. People in the neigh- borbood are digging holes into the territory and actively prospecting for gold. The low- est assay so far reported is $56 a ton. This morning the following letter, written with a pencil in a scrawling hand, bearing date of October 4, was recelved by a local paper: “Allow me to inform you that we got well paid for helping to dump that hill of sand to Dave Nefsky, a pawnbroker of your city, as a gold mine. ' We like to sell him another gold mine that we will soon have at West Lincoln, as $1,200 is a good price to pay. for forty acres of sand. Yours in haste, SCHEMER. Our address is G. D., Rockford, 111 Nefsky was at once interviewed by a re- porter. "He was found bending over a small tin pan. With this he was washing some of the gravel from his new “farm.” Until shown the letter he was uncommunicative, He pronounced it the work of a rival pawn- broker. He exhibited coples of certificates of assays, and declared himself perfectly satis- fled with his purchase from a gold mining standpoint. He said he had been asked re- peatedly what he would take for it, and had replied that when he concluded to sell the price would he but $10 an acre, but that would be a long time yet. He would not take today $100,000 for his “‘farm.” Then he exhibited a number of bags of sand and gravel which had come from his new pur- chase. Then, bringing out a small wine glass, with a lead pencil he fished up out of fome acid in the bottom of the glass a small, yel- low particle, about the width of a head of a pin. It was as pure gold as was ever washed out of a placer mine in Californla, Nefsky Intimated that a number of Lincoln capital- Ists had got on the inside of this deal and were anxious to buy more land. For the present the gold fever is on in Lincoln and growing to an alarming extent. It is said that the drift In which it is claimed this matal s found extends all through southern Nebraska and down into Kansas. Sand that ylelds free gold at the rate of $5 a ton can be mined with profit. EXCISE BOARD'S TROUBLE. It s claimed by parties who stand very close to the excise board that the admin- istrative axe will before long be extensively used in the police department. Two of the officials who are sald to be slated for retire- ment are Chief of Pollca Melick and Day Captain Hoagland. It is sald that the chisf must give way to Jesse Moore and that Hoag- land’s place will be given to some one more in active sympathy with the present admin- istration. Mayor Graham refuses to discuss the situation, as he does not consider it ripe for publication. The meeting of the excise board Tuesday night will likely develop mat- ters. In district court today one woman openly rebelled against being made the custodian of her husband's property in order to beat his creditors. Mrs. Anna Swanson is this pe- culiar woman. She said that she is the vie- tim of a conspiracy to force her to become the owner of some suburban property which she does not want. She says that last sum- mer her husband told her that one Oleson had deeded her tne property, which is now warted by John Warner. She disclaimed all iuterest in it, and the court gave a decrea of foreclosure against Ler husband for $2,054.30. Josephine Ecklund secured a verdict of $900 against Charles Schwartz, under the liquor damage clause of the Slocum law. In distriot court today Schwartz urged the plea that the verdict was contrary to law and ex- cessive. The court has the case under ad- vigement. Today C. M. Rudge withdrew his name from the Bryan democratic ticket as can- didate for county treasurer. In placa of ex- Mayor A. H. Welr, who withdrew from the populist ticket for the same office, Hiram Polly has been named. J. A. Conway, chairman of the executive committee of the Vicksburg, Miss., Board of Trade, has written a letter to Governor Hol- comb advising him of a meeting of the west- ern waterways convention, to be held at Vicksburg October 22 and 23. The governor is requested to name delegates from Ne- braska and will compile a list within a few days. Omaha people in Lincoln: At the Lindell— Theodore Sachs, A. W. Clark, W. S. Hel- phrey, L. W. Snow. At the Capital—E. A. Hamilton, A. F. Wilkins. At the Lincoln—W. T. Gardner, R. C. Jordan, J. L. Farthing, W. i. Minton, W. H. McCree, Plainview House Closed. PLAINVIEW, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele. gram.)—The Plainview house was closed to- day under a chattel mortgage given by the proprietor to the Bank of Plainview. A settlement may be agreed upon to enable the house to remain open, but until such agree- ment Is reached, Plalnview will be Without a hotel. Diphtheria at Blair, BLAIR, Neh., Oct. 5.—(Special Telegram.)— The Board of Health met in the mayor's office tonight and ordered the residences of Adam Rodels and Mrs. Mather formally quarantined, and will cause a proclamation to be issued to guard against the spread of diphtheria. So far there are only two cases. Sherman County Falr Closed. LOUP CITY, Neb., Oct. 6.—(Special)— The best fuir ever held in Sherman county closed here last night. The exhibits were of the very best and the speed ring and ath- letic competition was highly satis The principal featwtosof the falr was the luke on the growndssimade by the Sherman County Irrigation.n Water Power aad Im- provement companwl en which s great many enjoyed their first boat:ride taken In the state of Nebraska. [N Aftales’ &€ Fremont. FREMONT, Oct. 8"l (Special)—Hon. E. Schurman returngd foday from Topeka, whers he las been aijending the deep water convention, and -expressed himself as well pleased with the (fesult accomplished. He is confident that much good to this section of the couniry WM “fesult from the pro- ceedings. axted Dr. R. D. McDonald, who has been en- gaged in the practiee.of medicine here for the past nine years, will return o his former residence in Canada. Dr. McDonald and wife were prominent in church and social affairs and will bs much missed in this city. Wallace Murray, the I4-year-old son of Captain James Murray of this city, dled in Omaha vesterday. A few weeks ago he be- camo overheated while riding a bicycle. He gradually became worse and was taken to Omaha ‘for treatment. His remalns were brought to Fremont last evening. He will be buried from St. Patrick's church, Rev. W. H. Buss of the Congregational church left yesterday for Syracuse, N. Y., to attend the Natlonal Assoclation of Con- gregational churches, as a delegate from the Nebraska assoclation. Farmers have commenced husking corn and are, as far as reported, much discour- aged over the corn crop. It is not turning out nearly as well as expected, and it is doubtful If there Is much over half a crop in the county, thongh it may go two-thirds. Work has commenced gathering beets, The Elkhorn has put in a switch at the Chau- tauqua grounds, which saves the farmers a haul of two miles. The reports are that the crop is turning out fully as well as expected. Know Where to Get the News. CREIGHTON, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Speclal.)—A representative of The Omaha Bee was in town this week and found many of the best business men wanting that paper, for the reason, a8 they say, that The Bee is the only newspaper in this western country, and, as ‘many of them expressed it, after trying other papers, they go back to The Bee feel- ing sure fc will Al every want, L. L. Hicks and daughter Bertha, who have been visiting here for some time, left yesterday for their home in Chicago, where they wiil make preparations to move here permanently. Mr. Hicks is- much pleased with the country and has purchased several hundred acres of lond near Craighton. The members of the Modern Woodmen camp had, charge of the ceremonies of insti- tuting a lodge of that order at Plainview Monday night. The “soap fakir who is doing the state and recelving S0 much free advertising through the country press visited Creighton this week and did a good business. H deals only with “the lady of the hous: sells a box of soap, which would probably retall for 15 cents, for $1, which must be paid at once, and gives the purchaser a very nice side issue, such as a beautiful lamp or set of china ware, which is to fol- low in a few days. But in every case where he has sold soap the article chosen has never come. Soldiers’ nnd Saflors' Home Dediention MILFORD, Neb.,"Oct. 5.—(Special.)—The branch Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home at Mil- ford will be dedicatéd Tuesday. The exer- cises will commence at 2 p. m. A speclal train will run from Lincoln, leaving that place at 1:30 p. m., and’returning in the even- ing. All friends of the veteran soldiers who can are expected to 'attend. These exer- clses, together with thé gold excitement, will attract a large crowd to the Saratoga of the west on that day. Morrixon's Ca Cont CHADRON, Neb., Oct. 5.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Today, at the réquest of the attorneys in tho case, the hearing of the motion for a new trial of Arthur Morrison, found guilty of the murder of A, V. Harrls at Crawford, and penalty fixed, at.geath, was postponed until the Decembay term of the district court by Judge Bartow; LI nonn’"g‘.incl.u‘ SIDE. LINCOLN, Oct. 5.—(Special)—The Ne- braska Federation of Women's Clubs was the event of the week. Still “there were others.” The first large dancing parly of the season was given by the young ladies of the State university, and the reception given to Lieu- tenant Pershing Tuesday evening in repre- sentative hall was a brilliant and notable event. Tae lieutenant left last week for his new post in the northwest. The reception was a joint effort by the university battalion and the Pershing Rifles. 1In his work at the university he has accomplished splendid re- sults and fair'y earned the admiration and good will of young men. Handsome deco tions, charming music, pretty girls and fetch- ing gowns blended to make the hall very striking and attractive. Hundreds of guests enjoyed an opportunity of meeting the new chancellor, Prof. MacLean, for the first time. Captain Guilfoyle, the successor of Lieutenant Persning, was also present. Miss Stella Rice begins the season as or- ganist at Trinity Episcopal church tomorrow. She has been spending the summer with her mother in Iowa. Miss Rice has been tne or- ganist at the Episcopal church for years and the pecple are glad to welcome her back. Mr. Otto Wittmann left Wednesday for New York. On his way he will stop in Chi- cago and will probally see his brother, Jo- seph, who, with his partner, Mr. Stack, was engaged to perform at the opening of the At- lanta fair, Mr. Hans Christian Peterson, formerly In- structor in English literature at the uni- versity, s touring Germany and Denmark on a wheel. He expects to recelve a degree in English literature in Leipsic. J. W. George and Charies Thomson left for Denver on their wiecels Wednesday. They expect to reach Denver by Sunday, and Mrs, Eanrgo left Lincoln Saturday to join her hus- and. Mrs. Shears and Miss Mame Carson drove overland (o Brownville this week. Any one who has seen those wooded bluffs in the glory of autumn will envy them their trip, The engagement of Mr. Francis Tucker to Miss Emma Boose is announced. Both young people are well known in university and Young Women's Christian association clrcles, Miss Elinor Raymond left on Monday for Miss Armstrong's academy in Cincinnatl, 0., in which she will continue her studies this winter. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ogden chaperoned a merry party of young peo- ple, who drove out to Ensign’s farm and lunched and danced. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Barber of the Nance County Journal ~were the guests of Mrs. Emma B, Manchester during the state con- vention. D. N. Lehmer, & university graduate and recently of Johns Hopkins university, is in town visiting his sister, Mrs, Prey. Mr. John Cattle ‘and' Mrs. D. €. McKiilip were the guests of 'Mps! T. J. O'Connell dur- ing the meeting of woman's ciubs. Georgo Sheldon and ‘wife were In town the first of the week viklling old friends and at- tending the republiéah convention A. M. Smith received a telegram Wednes- day notifying him df the sudden death of his mother at Kirksville, Mo, Miss Katharine Kleutch's visitor, Miss Minnie Bowman, wentrback to her home in Omaha yesterday. | & Clem Kimerer left yesterday for Galveston, Tex., where he will/spend the winter with his mother. " Mrs. Anna Eggart, who has been visiting her aunt, Crandadl, has returned to her home in Chicago. il Jared G. Smith, whn has been visiting his family here, left om)Tuesday for Washing- ton, D. C. [ Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Smith and Miss Phelan of Alliance left for home Thursday evening. Mrs. Dean Burks is visiting In St. Louls. She will be absent several months. Mrs. R. E. Moore entertained Mi Bryne and Mrs. Henry Nott of Omaha. Miss Cora Larimire of Falls City was visiting friends in Lincoln this week. John L. Farewell of Claremont, N. visited at C. C. Burr's Wednesday. Mrs. A. L. Hoover left on Wednesday for Hutchinson, Kan Oscar Funke of Omaha was in town this week, Dr, B. H. Eddy will sall for Europe Octo- ber 10, Irene H, 4 BE IR Flour Mill Destroyed by Fire. FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 5.—The Colo- rado Milling and Elevator company's flour mill and elevator were burned early today. Losa Is estimated at $125,000; partly insured. The origin of the fire s not knowa, OCTOBER 6, LAYMEN SEEKING EQUALITY, 1393 Ask for the Same Representation as the Clergy in the General Couference, STATISTICS OF NEBRASKA METHODISM | Annual Report Filed by the Presid- Ing Elders=Pledges Recelved for the Support of the Wes- leyan University. FREMONT, Neb,, Oct. 5.—(Speclal)-~The laymen’s conference of the Methodist Epls- copal church yesterday afternoon elected the following delegates to the general confer- ence: J. D. King of Wayne and T. L. Mathews of Fremont. J. C. Cortelyou and John Dale of Omaha were elected alternates, Thero were not as many candidates for the position among the laymen as among th clergymen. Memorials to the general con- terence were adopted for the admission of women and for the granting of equal repre- sentation and authority with clergy to the lay members of the general conference. There were a large number of visitors present In addition to the regular delegates, and as the conference was not in session, many of the clergymen who were not busy with committee work came in to hear what the laymen had to say, though they had no right to take any part in the deliberations of that body. The meeting last evening was devoted to a consideration of the cause of education, and particularly of the Nebraska Wesieyan uni- versity at Lincoln. Chancellor Crook was the principal speaker. He spoke of the university as a home institution, as belonging to the Methodist church and deserving their patron- age. The institution is denominational, but not sectarian, not subject to passion or preju- dice, but advances with the progress of the church. The faculty, he sald, was an excel- lent one, and tuition is free—a fee of $8 a semester only being charged, Dr. T. C. Clerdenning, who has charge of the finances of the Wesleyan university, was then introduced, and made a stirring address Methodism, said the doctor, has been closely identified with the cause of Christian educa- tion. Wesley was thoroughly educated, con- sidering the age in which he lived. ~ The name Methodist came from the methodical study of God's word by its first ministers. The Methodist church has a larger number of educational institutions than any other branch of the Protestant church. It has ten more colleges than any other denomination. At the close of the address pledges were re- celved for the support of the university and a collection taken for the same purpose. LECTURE TO YOUNG CLERGYMEN. The morning sesslon opened at 8 o'clock with the devotional exercises, led by Rev. J. R. Gearhart. At 8:30 the bishop de- livered the third of his series of lectures to the younger clergy on the subject of “How to Mike a Sermon.” It was like all the other addresses of the bishop, plain and intensely practical, and was listened to with marked attention. These morning lectures by the bishop are considered by the clergy as one of the most valued features of the conference. The business ses:ion was called to order by Bishop J. P. Newman at 9 o'clock. Rev. Thomas P. Donnelly was placed on the supernumerary list. The report of the proceedings of the lay conference was then received, and the lay delegates clected to the general conference, T. L. Mathews of Fremont and J. D. King of Wayne, were given seats in the conference, and short, well-worded speeches were made by members of the lay conference. The greater part of the morning hour was taken up with hearing the reports of the various standing committees. These reports were in regard to the various departments of church work and of the conditions of the funds belonging to the conference. The re- ports were received and adopted. The bishop announced the transfer to this conference of Revs. McGarns, McNeil and Cheeseman; the transfer from this confer- ence to the Black Hills conference of Dr. J, W. Robinson and Revs, G. H. McAdam and Willlam Van Buren; to the western Ne- braska conference, Rev. Charles Snavely. Rev. J. W. Jennings was also transferred to this conZerence. The committee on tions recommended that Rev. M. Pullian, a Methodist ~clergyman from Armenia, be admitted to this con- ferenco and transferred to the west Ne- braska conference. The report was approved by the bishop and adopted by the conference, The afternoon session was presided over by Dr. J. W. Shank, The commiltes on hospital reported in favor of the conference pledging its ald and as- sistance to the hospital. Report was adopted. Rey. C. N. Dawson reported of the work done and the needs and necessities of the hospital. The gross expenses, including indebtedness, have been paid. The most urgent need is for a better building. The deaconesses, who are the nurses, receive no ray for their services. The committee on periodicals reported in favor of memorializing the general conference to make the Omaha Christian Advocate a branch of the Book Concern, FIRST TO REPORT. The Norfolk district Is the first one to fur- nish a full statistical report. Number of probationers reported from the district, 4 number of members, 2,995; number of chil dren baptized during the conference year, 111; number of adults baptized, 311; number of Sunday schools, 51; Sunday school teache 551; scholars, 3,954; number of churches, 40 valuation of churches, $69,600; number of par- sonages, 22; valuation, $17,450. Report of the Epworth league for the dis- trict: Number of chapters, 25; active mem- bers, 749; assoclate members, 263; increase in membership for the conference’ year, 302; number of junior leagues, number of members, 513; increase in membership, 146, The following are the statistical reports from the four presiding elder districts: Neligh district: Number of probationary members, 402; full members, 1,915; number of children baptised, 48; adults baptised, 285; number of Sunday schools, 42; Sunday school teachers, 382; churches, 29; valuation, $41,300; parson- ages, 16; valuation, $11,650, Grand Island district: ' Number of probationary members, 427; full members, 3,475; children baptised, 124; adults baptised, 304; Sunday schools, 59; Sunday school teachers, 600; number attend: ing Sunday school, 3,874; churches, 32; valua- tion of church property, $82,20 ‘sonages, 22; valuation, $24,600. Omaba district: Number of probationers, full members, 4,310; children baptised, adults baptised, 821; Sunday schools, 39; Sunday school teachers, 656; Sunday school scholars, 4,247; churches, 26; valuation, $279,- 650; parsonages, 14; valuation, $18,900; whole nfimber of probationers in the conference, 1,756; decrease, 83; full members show an in- crease of 808; adults baptised, 1,221, 201; Sunday schools, 191; increase, school teachers, 2,089; increase, 73; Sunday school scholars, 14,468; dincrease, 210; churches, 137; increase, 1; valuation of church property, $487,750; decrease, $5,747; parson- ages, 74; increase, 3; valuation, $72,700. The comparisons are with the figures of last year. Financial report: For mission, $3,.919; de- crease, $129; for church extension, $392; de- crease, $153; for Freedman ald, $310; decrease, §94; for educational objects, $372; increase, $588; pastors’s salary, Neligh, §92.45; pastor's lary, Grand Island, $14,110; pastor's salary, Norfolk, $15,650; pastor's salary, Omaha, $20,475; total receipts for pastora] support, $61.840, Including house rent; decrease, $5,730; support of presiding elders, $4,646; decrease, $301; support of bishops, $250; decrease, $33. The smallest salary received by lay clergy- men in the conference was $100; the largest, $3,600, with $520 for house rent. e —— Felllng Trees with Gun Cotton. The lumbermen of Sweden, Norway, Russla and several other countries across the waters, as well as thoss of British Columbia Wyoming, Minnesota, Wis. consin and Michigan have a way of felling forest glants which beats anything that can be done with an axs in the hands of the most expsrienced woodman. It is one of the most simple operations imaginable and con- sists of binding a series of compressed cakes of gun cotton around the tres trunk with a small copper wire. To this wire a battery of sufficient strength i» attached and at the propsr moment a current of electricity is turned on which explodes the gun cotton. The force of such an explosion has the ef- fect of felling the tree instantly, the several portions of the trunk being almost as smoothly divided as though the work had been done by a sar, conference rela- IN DEATICS SHADOW, Rom of the Army Ielated cutenant Colonel Cln From a private soidier in a reglmental band on duty on the plains to & position of distinction at the head of the law department of one of the great branckes of the United States army s a romarkable step, yet It marks the career of Lieutenant Colonel John A. Claus, who has just retired from five years' scrvice as professor of law at West Point, and relieves Major Groesbeck as judge advocate of the Department of the Missourl, Colonel Claus has been admitted to the bar of the United States supreme court, relates the Chicago Tribune, and is considered one of the bost lawyers In the government sorvice, A German law student, young Claus fol- lowed mercantile pursuits when he first came to America, but the unexplored west offered great temptation, and he enlisted as a private in the regular army in 1857, At the time of the war he was quartermaster sergeant and by gallant service earned a first lieutenantey, and served as adjutant general durlng the reconstruction period following the close of the war. Western and frontier duty for seversl years found him engaged in legal work much of the time, and many important military cases were tried by him. Appointed by President Cleveland April 1, 1886, as Judge advocate, with rank of ‘major, he served as assistant to the Judge advocate gen- eral of the army in the War department In 1890 he was assigned as professor of law at West Point, and in February, 1862, P moted to the rank of lieutenant colonel He {5 a member of the Century club of New York and is a man of character and agree- able personality. A remarkablo and army s related by Colonel Claus, the authenticity of which he can vouch from personal familiarity with the facts and ac- quaintance with the principal actor. The plot of a stirring novel or melodrama lies in the marvelous chain of events. Before the war a company of infantry was stationed on sawiiill duty in the mountains of California under the command of Second Lieutenant ~Martin, who later became a colonel, and died In Chicago while serving as judge advocate of the Lepartment of the Missourl. - There was a pronounced spirit of dissension between the sergeant of the com- pany and a private named Corrigan, There was no attempt made to conceal the dislike each had for the other and there were fre- quent disturbances, more or less serlous. Matters reached a climax one night when the men were in their quarters and the lights were out. A scuffle ensued between . the sergeant and Corrigan, but no one paid any attention until the sergeant suddenly cried: “Corrigan has killed me,” and all was still, Lights were hurriedly struck and the sergeant was found dead, a knife belonging to Corrigan sticking in his chest above the heart, while Corrigan himself stood by cov- ered with blood. He seemed dazed and wn- able to comprehend the situation, but as soon as he was placed under arrest denied any knowledge of the stabbing. He protested his Innocence, but the evizence was so plain that he was speedily convicted of murder by the court-martial and the finding for- warded to Washington for approval. The war broke out and the company joined its regiment and entered the campalgi as a part of the Army of the Potomac. The court- martial finding had been pushed aside in the tremendous press of business, and Corrigan still remained with his company. Strange as it was, Private Corrigan shouidered his musket and fought bravely at every engage- ment, to return to the guard house as a con- demned murderer whenver the company was in camp. For over a year this went on and Corrigan was regarded by officers and men as one of the best soldiers in the regiment. But all this time the dread suspense was there, and ;more than Corrigan felt it. Just before Meade succeeded Hooker in the command of the army the government took action on the court-martial. Corrigan was part of Lieutenant Claus' command attached to Meade's division. Lieutenant Claus was called to headquarters and informed that the president had approved the finding of the court-martial and the sentence of death must be carried out. It was then Wednesday, and Corrigan was to be executed Friday. The officer knew Corrigan well and determined to break the news gently. Returning to camp he sent“for the condemned man and at- tempted to approach the subject gradually. But Corrigan anticipated him, and learning the truth beseeched the officer to plead for him, declaring earnestly and religiously that he was innocent of the crime. He was piteous in his supplications, and it was de- termined to intercede in his behalf. Wit out hoping for ultimate proof of the man's Innocence, thers were many who belleved that some strange injustice was belng done and officers of high rank signed a_dispatch requesting a_stay of execution. This was granted by President Lincoln and was fol- lowed not long after by a pardon. Corrigan served through the war and was honorably discharged. But the strange case did not end there, Three years ago Colonel Claus was walking along Broadway, New York, when he was ac- costed by a man_ whose face was famillar, It was Corrigan. He sald that he had sought the opportunity for some time of proving to the friends who had saved him that he was innocent of the murder of the company sergeant. A paper was produced, proving to be ‘a deathbed confession, attested by a priest, in which the statement was made that removed the last shadow of doubt from Cor- rigan. The dying man sald he also hated the sergeant, and the night of the scuffie and murder saw an opportunity for revenge. Corrigan had left his knife on a bench near the door. In a moment he secured it, and, sneaking behind the sergeant, reached over his shonlder and delivered the death blow. Everything was so piain at the time that Corrigan was permitted to bear the guilt and penalty. Corrigan is now a prosperous busi- ness man in New York. The War depart- ment records bear out the truth of this story. el Blist & n Corpse. One of the so-called “unfailing tests of death,” which has been introduced Into France, Germany and Holland during the past few years, is known among the under- takers as “‘the blistering precaution,” and consists of producing a blister on the hands, feet and some other exposed portion of the body of the supposed corpse. The test is said to be Infallible for this reason: If the blis- ter produced by the application of a lighted candle, or red-hot iron, or fire in any form, 1s shown to contain waler or a waterfish fluid upon being opened, there Is still life in the body, and a burial under such circumstances would not be advisable. On the other hand, should the blister be empty, or contain steam only, the sorrowing friends may rest assured that'the vital spark has flown, and that there is no danger that the corpse is being *“buried alive.” by tragic story of the In the Interests of Humanity. Mr. J. C. Padgett, editor of the Courler, Council Grove, Kan., writes: “I keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my house, and don't see how any well regulated family can afford ta be without it. The remedy will do all, and mcre than 1s claimed for it This statement I8 not made in the interests of Chamberlain, but for humanity In gen- eral.” When you have a cough or cold, or it your children are troubled with croup or whooping cough, give it & trial. You will find it most excellent, - Getting Even with the Wanp. A man with a painful expression of coun- tenance sat on a dry goods box. “Are you 17" some one asked. “No.” “Have you lost anything?" “Never had anything to lose.”” “What's the matter, then?' “I'm sitting on a wasp.” “Why don't you get up?’ " “Well, that was my first impulss, but 1 got to thinkin' that T was hurtin’ the wasp as badly as he was hurtin’ me and concluded to sit here a while RO A Matter of Musie, A Third street man's nelghbor had bought a new piano aad the daughter had been bang- ing away on it ever since it had been in the house, says the Detroit Free Pres: “Got a new plano, I hear,” said the man over the back fence to his neighbor. “Yes. Got it on the installment plan." s that so? Wonder If your daughter can't let us have the music {from it in the same way. ——— A Woman's Blessing. My only child was dangerously sick for four days with cholera infantum. Our best doctor could not help her. We concluded to try Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After the third dose she was out of danger, and at this writing is out playing May God bless the manufacturers of this medicine, for their efforts to do good. Mrs. David H. Allen, Fagetteville, N. Y, |ADVANCED NEBRASKA WOMEN Work of the Federation of State Olubs Re« viewed, BREEZY PAPERS BY BRIGHT THINKERS Some of the Soclnl and Intellectunld Features of the Second Annual . Meeting Just Closed at Capltal City, LINCOLN, Oct. 5.—(Special )~The second meeting of the Nebraska Federation of Woman's Clabs opened its first session Thursday afternoon, October 3, at 2 o'clock, in the' First Congregational church at Lincoln, The Lincoln women had tastefully decorated the | he auditor] Over the pul- pit, in green, hung the customary “Wels come,” draped with corn-colored bunting— the federation’s color. The flag of the nation was festooned upon the wall to the left. Elsewhere there were masses of palms and ferns, while the president's table was adorned with boquets of cream and crimson roses. The church is sald to be able to seat 600 persons, and there was not a vacant place in the house when the address of welcome, by Mrs. A, W. Field, president of the Lincoln Clty Federation of Woman's Clubs, was de- livered. It was a neat little address, full of grace, cheer and cordiality, In response to this a letter was read from the absent presi- dent, Mrs. James H. Canfield. Mrs. Bilen M. Henrotin, president of the General Federa tion of Woman's Clubs, was unable to bo present on account of illness in her family. This was a disappointment, but even this was soon forgotten under the spell of eloquent Mrs. Sawyer. Her address on “The Home of the Future” was one of the most original and inspiring productions of a session repleta with able efforts. The ability to stand before a large audience, without manuseript or notes, and discourse earnestly, fluently and logleally Is a gift Mrs. Sawyer shares with but few other members of the federation. Many papers, giving evidence of caroful research and preparation, were read during the two days the federation was in session. OF these the titles only can be glanced at. Mrs. Lena Chase of Weeping Water read a breezy paper on “As Others See Us;” Miss Irene Byron of Omaba one on “Opposition to Realism;" Mrs, A. W. Roseman of Fremont on “Some Things that Might Be Different;" Miss Eyster of Crete on “The Cultivation of Taste for the Beautiful.” WEST WITH THE EAST. Dr. Spottiswood of Orange, N. J., spoke for a few minutes of club work in the east. She pleased the members very much by de- claring that she could find no sharp line of difference between the woman of the ecast and those of the west. Dr. Spottiswood has never been west before, but during a vaca- tion spent upon the Maine coast she met one who she cousidered must be a typical west- ern woman. She was bright, breezy, ener- getlo and had a merry, contaglous laugh. Surely, she was of the west. Inquiry, how= ever, divulged the astonishing fact—she came from classic Boston, A number of the delegates were invited to read the two-minute report of their clubs. Mrs. D. C. McKellip of Seward delivered her's in rhyme, to the enjoyment of all. Sey- cral other reports showed considerable orig- inality in presentation. After a motion had prevailed to discontinue the reading of the roports, because of lack of time, Mrs. Peattle, acting president, asked the federation's in- dulgence that she might hear the report of tha Violet club of Holdrege. Miss Katle Hymer came forward and read a report as modest as its author, and her club's name- sake. This little club consists of fourteen girls. The youngest member is 14 years old and the eldest Is 18. They hold regular meet- ings and pursuo a definite course of study. They organized in 1893. The federation would have missed much had not the president's tact called forth this report. The federation is composed of forty clubs and represents over 2,000 women. Each club was represented at this gathering by one or more delegates. The register showed that twenty-four different towns were represented. Of the presidents, who compose the board of directors, there were thirty present. There were between fifty and sixty delegates, and over sixty visitors, The constitution provides for a nominating committee, who shall present two names for cach office. Upon these the delegates ballot. In this manner the following officers were chosen: President, Mrs. A. W. Field of Lincoln; vice president, Mrs. Belle Stoutenburg, Platts- mouth; secretary, Miss Hascal, Stromsburg; treasurer, Mrs. Roseman, Fremont; auditor, Mrs. O. A. Abbott, Grand Island. WILL HAVE A LIBRARY. The principal matter of discussion of the session was upon_the subject of a_circulating library. Mrs. Stoutenburg of Plattsmouth ably championed this project, and was as- sisted by Mrs. Harris, Mrs. McMurphy, Mrs. Towne and others. Many of the clubs are quite beyond the reach of public libraries, and the books that are needed for study and refer- ence are not to be obtained. A resolution was adopted providing for a committee of five to be appointed by the president, two of whom shall be from the cities and three from smaller towns, who shall draw up outlines of study in English literature, English, French and German history, sociology and art, and have power to purchase such books as shall be deemed necessary to carry on these studies. These outlines will be offered to such clubs as are in doubt as to a course of study. This resolution also suggests that cach member of the clubs which belong to the federation pay the small sum of 10 cents to 2dd to this library fund. Such a contribution from Omaha will mean about $50, from Lin- coln as much and from Fremont $20; in all, a sum of $200 will thus be raised. That there might be a small nucleus, a free will offering was taken at the last session and $25 was thus obtained. Mrs. Elia W. Peattie was made custodian of the funds and possessions of the library. After some discussion, following a short talk on the subject by Mrs. Frank Heller of Omaha, it was decided to accept the invita- tion of the Crete Chautauqua assembly and bold there a mid-winter meeting. The ofi- cers were Instructed to prepare a program for one day and evening. Many club women throughout the state will have access to this gathering that are unable to reach the autumn meeting. On.Thursday evening the City Federation of Lincoln gave a reception to the delegates at the beautiful homoe of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sawyer. No pains were spared to make this a most happy occasion. The rooms were very full, but many pleasant acquaintances were made and much pleasant converse was en- Joyed. The Dovey children sang and were greatly enjoyed. Mra. Percy Ford of Omaha, Mrs, Thomas N. Miller and Mrs. Joseph Wurzburg added to the evening's entertainment by fur- nishing musical numbers, There are four points worthy of especial remark in this meeting of the federation, which will make it long remembered by all: First—The variety and unquestioned ex- cellency of every number of the program. Second—The sympathetic attention of large and unusually intelligent audlences. Third—The perfect grace, dignity and h tact of Mrs. Peattle, and Fourth—The magnificent generosity, kind- liness and hospitality of the ladies of Lin- coln. erlor of ppy the presiding officer, wmming Bird. A tamo humming bird, which had been domiciled at Mr. and Mrs. Whitten's, near the camp ground station, at Old Orchard, all summer, s still_an object of wonder and Intere: relates the Lewiston (Me.) Journal, to many people who call to watch the move- ments of this diminutive pet. The bird has become perfectly domesticated, and has been allowed to fly in and out of the house at pleasure by a window that has been left open for ft. It is one of (he family, and enjoys its privileges as such. By night it perches on a plece of clothes line strung in the kitchen, and on ralny days flutters about among the plants and flowers in the house. Recently it disappeared and was gons fifteen days, but one morning its hostess heard the famiifar tap of the tiny bill on the window pane, and admitted “birdy,” and it has since remained with her. The little fellow shows as much jealousy ws a spoiled child, and fiies to the window with evident demonstrationy of displeasure when another humming bird, perhaps its mate, occaslonally appears at the outside of the glass. A Tame