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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: WEDNESDAY THE oAiLi' BEE. (.OUNCIL BLUFFS Wrn\l-,slmv MORNING. MARCH 2. . OFFICE, NU. 12, PEARL STREET. Delivered by carrier in any part of the eity At Twenty cente per week. H.W.TiLton, - - . TELEPHONES: Borixrss Orrice, No. 43 Niewt Eviroi No. 35, MINOR ME N. Y.Plumbing Co. New spring goods at Reiter's, tailor. The Publishers book sale closes Satur- h. Manager. day, March & J. W, & E. L. Squire’s abstracts are giving goud satisfaction. The Publisher's bhook sale, al Broadway, closes March 5th Additional Council Blufts news on the seventh page Saturday, March 5th. will be the last day at the Publisher's book sule Great bargaing will be given Publisher's book sale all this weck. Whipple, charged with forging or al- tering railw: tickets, was _]L:llld\l) re leased on b.uf Squire’s park addition is a sure invest- ment. Pucific avenue will be built up with store buildings within a year. “Come down to the trough™ and get fuur free lunch morning and evening, at Harrington & Carlton’s, No. 406 Broad- way. Preparations for the war concert, to be given by the young people of the Baptist chureh next Tuesday, are progressing favorably. Manager Dohany, yesterday had tho mud and filth that'has gathered in front of the new opera house during the win- removed., lell positively refuses to have considered for aldermanic hon- ors, and hence his enthusiastic friends had to quit. The city council ). T at the will postpone the further consideration of the important matters pending before it until the regu- Iar meeting next Monday night. J. W. Patton, who has been with Spet- man & Bro., has now entered the employ of Harkness Bry where he would be pleased to meet his old friends and pat- Tons, W. A. Russell, who has been in the em- loy ot Taylor & Colef and J. A. Ross, nst Saturday bought the grocery store of Ed Dantels, who has left the city, report has it to attend a funeral. A rare musi treat is promised this evening in the piano concert to be given by Miss Bella Robinson. The seats are bemng rapidly taken, and no lover ot music should miss the treat, On Hallowe'en some boys pitched the sidewalk on Tenth avenuc into the ditch, between Third and Fourth stree Thosé who have b compelled of late to w » through the mud there are anxious the mly ofliciuls to get the sidewalk h'wl‘ 'lomghc the attraction i8 the piano concert to be given by Miss Betla Robin- #on, in accordance with the urgent re- friends. The opportunity of hearing this gifted young artist will be improved hy man, Robert Mullis’ fine colt slipped on the 1ce on Madison street yesterday and broke a front leg. ‘The animal 1s one, being sired” by Archibald wood,” and its dam being Clay. i The May Vernon ty company showed at Dohany’s last night to a iarge audience. The entire show was witiout merit, Whipvle and Kennedy being the only ones that cume anywhere ncar plensmm The } y hearing in the caso of A.S. l,rn\vxonl, who it is alleged robbed the United States mail and w caught with a r(glsloxul letter in his § ic on Februuary 235, is to take p morrow before United. States Commis- sioner Hunter. ‘Ihe board of health is preparing to adopt certain rules in regard to the pre- vention of contagious diseases. It is pro- posed to have cards posted on houses where there is scarlet fover or diphtheria, make prop uarantine regulations and compel physicians to report promptly all such cases which they are treating. The city has no volume of ordinances | to whichan official can n'f There is a serap book in the k’s office, but this i8 a puzzler to the uninitinted. Whenever an official, even the judge, wants to know what the law is he is obliged to have a hunt, and cannot then be certain that he bas found all on the subject. The laws of the city are blind enough at the best, but in their scattered and conflic uugcum dition they are almost worse than none. ‘I'be council has given to Judge Ayles- worth and City Attorncy Holmes the contract for codifying and arranging the ordinances. It is expected that in a short tlms the city will e an ordinance book tg' which casy reference can be made and e contents of which can be relied upon. Eighty feet on A\ enuc E, Just east of Oakland avenue, south front. A very desirable residence property, for sale on yery favorable terms. e have the exclusive sale of 90x113 foot on Pear] street. ‘Terms easy. Lots 4 and b in Street’s addition, good house with plenty of fruit and well " im- Froved generall Kor sale by Garyox, Witk & Co, Real Estate Agents, Dress Robes just received at Harkness Union Pac: m J -nmlnyo will nh" se take notice that we hold licenso 33 as watchmakers according to gene ml order No. 36, aud we most respectfully solieit their patronage. C. B. Jac Q\ ERMIN & Co,, 78, Main Stroet, Couneil Bluffs, — e — Commencing today for onc week only the Publishers’ Book Sale offer the aeoplfl of Council Blufls and vicinity one re chance to buy books at publishers’ rices, Sale closés Saturday, Ma “and no goods will be sold ufter that date. All orders from real estate brokers for Job printing will receive immediate and careful attention Pryor's Bee job ofuce. at — - | Don’t wait until it 15 too late, for such a0 opportunity to buy books will never *be offered you ugain. One week only at L Puvlishers’ Book Sul Eleetrie door bells, burglar alurms and = every form of domoest retrical wppli- wnces at tho Now York Plumbing Co. Best gradeslowa Toit ump coul, § - m b yurd; $4.50 ‘In‘hu A o, 639 Broudw: Nelewhone 136, Call and sco the mules at Stal olsewhere. . br wsidence, No. 10 Star sule Stk of horscs and ur before purchusing Hanehett, oftice No. i2 Py arl streot; 120 Fourth strect; ephone oy . stables of Council Bluffs, ne largest stock of hoerses and mules Wost of Chicago, which will be sold at 'lml\wue or retuil and sutisfaction guar- Fanteod. e Star sale stulles for wules aud Leavy Cuie & Cale, No. 41 Main o shol chilled § 'THE WISDOM OF DEMOCRATS It Belects Lucius We]ls as Alderman at Large. THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRY, The Republican Caucuses Last Night ~Lectures and Entertainments » --Brief Bits of News, The Democratic Convention. The city democratic convention met yesterday afternoon. (. A. Holmes enlled to order, and was speedily made chairman by motion of F. H. Guanella. C. M. Maynard was chosen secretary. The committee on credentiale reported the list of delegates already published, as chosen ut the primaries, The first busi- ness of the convention was the nomina- tion of an alderman at large. Judge James named John Weaver, Mr. De Haven named Ly Wells. G Blaxsim presented the name of 2 well. Mr. Beck informed the that v, Elwell would not have his name considercd at all. L, Kinnehan urged the name of G. 8. Lawson. An informal bullot ing ins was taken result- LT, Elwel 1. Weaver .y Graham HrnoL\ Ieed . A, Churehill., J. C. Dellaven moved to make ||ul nomination of Lucius Wells unantinous, Judge James objected he thought it was giving oo many aldermen to the Seeond ward, A formai ballot was taken with the following result: LAWEEHE RV eies Weaver Wells the nomin Judge James moved that this was tion be made unanimous, and s of candidates for encxt. Robert Ruin, laven, J.J. Sul- fi, were named. Sullivan Rain Lawson .. Aviesworth. Dellaven . Weaver . Wheeler . v Messrs. Rain and Lawson were declared nowinated for the long term and Mr. DeHayen to fill the short term. G. A. Holmes w cted as chair- man_of the eit nd the con- vention adjot Big barguins in books at Puablishers’ Book Sale for one week only. S March 5, and no goods will be sold after that ds - WELLS WILL ACCE He Will be the Nominee Parties, The democratic nomination of Lucius Wells, for alderman at large w not really a party nomination. It one which meets the hearty approval of num_y republicans as well. Ao attempt made on the part of citizens irrespeet of party to get Mr. Wells to allow h name to b2 used for mayoralty honors some time ago, but he absolutely refused to allow such use of his name. It was rumored yesterday t he would as :|h.~olu|vlvjw*liuu to accept a nomi tion alderman. As is generally known he has his time fully occupied, and _his strength drawn on almost to lhc i with Tus private business, management of the aflair of Wells Co,, of i nceessitating constant At the present time there scems spec need for just such & man 1o the couneil. With proverty and personal interests 1n different parts of the city, he can nardly be claimed by any particular section, His well known business ability, his ac- tivity in furthering the interests of the city 8o fur as in his power lies, ure ap- preciated, and now the demand for just suck & man is so great that the citizens will hardly listen to any refusal. It was insisted that he make the personal s: fice required. He wns not made awar of his nommation until after oftice hou yesterday, and was taken so by surpri: after having declined to have his name considered, that he could hardly de- cide whether to continue in his abso- lute refusal to serve the people or not. The sentiment among republicans was so warmly expressed last evening, ana there was so much enthusiastic endorse- mentof the nomination, that he could not very well be obstinate in his refusal, He therefore concluded to and this snnouncement will b sme one to the readers of the BEE this morn- ing. He will be elected without opwosi: tion. The republican convention to-duy will endorse the nomination, and the cit- izens will give him o pra lly unani- mous vote. Mr. Wells has never been a purtisan, and is a broad, liberal minded man, especially in local politics. In national matters he is democratic, and stoutly 50, but docs not go about push- ing his opinions into the face of every sser by. At the same time he is not a shy man by any means, He is aching decision, and free in expressing his convicti The people are to be congratul: ncr then Mr. Wells, on his nomi of Both — Substantial nb!lrmln of mh-s and real estate loans. J. W. & E, L. Squire. No, 101 Pearl sureet, Couneil Bluffs, - are hmnnu money on all classes of chattel securities at one- half their former rates. See them before securing your loans, MAKING TICKETS, George Metcalf and Chris Straub For Aldermon, The republicans held their ward meet- ings lust night, In the First and Secona wards delegates were selected for the city couvention to be held Thursd In the Third and Fourth wards there were aldermen also nominated. FIHST WARD, Tue following were selected as dele- ates: R.T lr\um W. H. Lynchard, John Hamm M. Wiliiams, M. W! Clark, L Shvrv\und Joseph Cromer. As committoemun for the coming year Jo sepi Cromer was ch SECOND The following .l. le F. A. Suchett, [ E Hull--nhuk Brown, € 8. Hubb wan Y tes were chosen d was elected #s commit THIRD WARD. delegates . chosen . fi..lm Lindt " Cousins, F. O Brunt, F. J. Day, ( F. Smith Chris Straub was nominated for alder: man for the ward, the nomination being animous. He has served for two rs with wucn eredit, and is on the 'he were: W, John Beune! son, Henry Van improvement side right along. Straub wili be elected |r|ubul>1\, although Lacy is working hard. # also inclined to help along improyements, but Straub is fully ag enterprising, and in other respects is much more desirable. John Lindt was chosen as committeeman. FOURTH WARD, he delegates clected were: J. F. 4 11, D. W. Archer, Sol iverett, D, Maltby, Pnil ouch, D. B. Daily Charles B. Waite, George Meteslf was nominated unanimously by acclamation for alderman for the Fourth ward. This choice will rouse much enthusiasm, and if he will accept the people will stand by him. He is energetic—just the kind of material now needed ‘in the counci and should be seated by an overwhelm- ing majority, despite the fact that it 1s a democratic” ward and a strong dem- ocrat in the field against him On motion of E. L, Shugart the delegates to the city convention were instructed to use their endeavors to secure an endorse- ment of the nomination of Lucius W. for alderman at large. This was carried unanimously and with much enthusiasm. The delegates were also instructed to en- deavor to h school directors nomi- nated at the convention, E. E. Hart was chosen as commiteeeman for the coming r. Fos ——— - THE BRIDG BILL, 1t Passes the House and Now Work Will Proceed. Abeut 9 o'clock last evening the follow- ing telegram was received WAsHINGTON, March 1.—T, J, Evans: Our bridge bill lias just paséed the house. W. F. Sarr. T. Stewart same effeet the Aboit the same time Mr. J. received a telogram to th from Congressman Lyman, The news spread quickly about the city and there was much rejoicing. While there had been 1o opposition manifest against the charter for the wagon bridge at the foot of Broadway, still there” was some anxiety lest in the crowd of bu ness this bill might not get through. Congressman Lym: || was doing his best 1o secure its pa h g it having al ) Congressms b hurried on to W ington, s ing personal interest: doing <0, in order to help what he could The glad news shows how well these representatives of Council Blufls wol for its intercsts. ‘The passage of the bill insures i wrting up of the actual work, Mr. 18 assures the B that the building of the bridge will com- mence at onee, and that the enterprise is g of the sun. been o little cssarily, fearing be some but now the 1:141 doubt is gone, \ml \hL boom will boom bigger than cver. neople serhaps unne . Finest stock of embroideries in the city just opened at Harkness Brothers. stock of New Ruchings at Brother Largest Harkness bt Bill Passed. some choiee lois on Broadway,the dircet boulevard to Omaha via the new bridge, which is sured fact. The lots will treb inside of sixty days. The Bridge Smith Bro; value The New Broudway Bridge Places the acre proe ty offered for sale this morning by Smith Bros, as uccessible to the Omaha postoftice as property on the Omaha side which is heid af ten times the price. —— New cx n|u-|~ ut lLqum Brothers. - Only five days left to get bargains at the Publishers’ hook will be sold after Saturday, March 5. NEW SPRING STOCK CARPETS Curtains, Upholstry, Window Shades, Poles, Door Mats, Rugs, Sash Draperies, Etc., ARRIVING DAILY. ——)O(—— Mail Ordres Carefully Filled, —_—)O(—— Our Mr. Stockert Superintends All Work. COUNCIL BLUFFS CARPET (0., 405 BROADWAY, COUNCIL BLUFFS, : : THEATRICAL WIGS, BEARDS, Grease Paints ETC. The Finest Tm " ported Line of Goods West of (lmwu. FINLEY BURKE GEO. W, HEWITT BURKE & HEWITT, Attorneys at Law. 504 Broadway, Up Stairs, Council Bluffs ORESTON HOUSE. The only Hotel in Counci! Bluffs Having a Eire Escape, And Al Modern Improvements. 215, 217 and 219 Main St. M.AX MOHN, Prop. JACOB SIMS JOHN ¥. STONE STONE & SIMS, Attornevs at Law, Pructice in the State and Federal Courts Rooms 7 and $ Shugart-Beno Block, CounciL BLurks, SPECIAL NOTICES. NOTI\..E. Special advertisements, such s Lost, Foand %o Loan, For 8ale, To Rent, Wants, Bonrding, ete., will belnsertod in this column ut the low rateof TEN CENTS PER LINE for the first inser- fonand FiveCents Per Line fr ench subsequent ineertion, Leave adverlisements at our office No. 12 Pearl stroet, near Lroadway, Council T WANTS. D—Man to work. D), J, Smith, gar- South First street en_ &hovelors and five . Goulden, W ANTED-A good gl for general house: work. ‘Must come woll ‘recommended, Apply At once to No. 221 Vine street. ‘v ANTED-T0 rent, & smull houso in good 1o tion. Family small and nt must be pelow §20 per month. Address by letter C. J. Hee of For SALE—For & fow days in deirable loca- House, seven rooms, modern im- provements, lot 60x102. Brown, C. B. & Q. ticket agent. VWV ANTE] VA iri to do _gencral housework Family of four. Hundy kitclicn. Apbly 00 6th Ave. Joon satw tenm- 0. M Music and sowing muchine husi- ether with sniall stock of holiduy goods and wall papor. Good town And country, wood location, cheap rent, profitable business. Inveice 81,200 to $1,50. Would take part in Council BLIffs real ostate. Addres: Man- ning, Dunlap, lowa. '“' A )—A ma do chores. Adaross 1. X, (OR SALE house 1o take cnre of hors ust be well recommended. Council Blutts, 1t taken this week—A five room on Fitth avenue, near dummy dopot. The streot, sidewalk and lot Blled to grade, Price $1,4%. Kasy terms. Address Lot Bee office, Council Biufrs, W. C. STACY & CO. BARGAINS ——IN—— 1 Real Estate 10 acres of fine land adjoining the city limits on the yoad to Lake Man- awa, only tew minute walk from the main street car line, $600 per acre, 22 acres ten rods from Broadivay, Just outside the city, $3,500. 32 acres in the same (rougher land), on'y $7 vicinity, 5 per acre. 50 acres on Broaiway, inside the city limits, east of Galesburg add, for $300 per acre. 7 22-100 acres on Lincoln ave., corner of Franklin. $1.800 worth of improvements, only $4,560. Lots on Main st., $1:25 per foot Lots in Riddle’s sub.,$250 to $500 Lots in Mulline; on easy terms. Cheap lots in every addition to the city. Residences in all Parts of the city. Large List of Acre Properly, Businass Property, Etc. Make your investments now, as property will advance very rapdly as soon as the “Building Boom'’ be- gins. W. C.STACY & Co., Real Estate Brokers, No 9, Main st,, Council Bluffs. TELEPHONE 192, D. H. MCDANELD & CO., |r-mnn.nn 150%) No. £20 Main Stree COM) Ilh!lOV ME AND DEALELS IN HIDES, TALLGW WO0L ETC. Council Blufs. Horses § Mules For all purposes, bought and sold, at retail and in lots, Large quantities to select from. Several pairs of fine drivers, sin gle or doble. MASON WISE, Council Bluffs PUBLIC SALE! COMMENCING FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH, 1887, Twill sell at my re; © on Kes Creek, 10 miles east of Council Blufls, my FARM CONSISTING OF 0 ACRES! Well improved, all under cultivation 10 tume grass: has a fine now reside nerce ud all modern hmprov Bouse costing §7,000 A0 new birn, #0x50 Hullduy wind s, @ scale house ds and water tanks: & good Dearing orehard of applos and sl Truts Do 0w Paae ianahe oatils. hoge: and! e ‘uis roquired to TUn & first-class 08 will bo made Kuown on applic of sale. All parties think ing fially invited Lo call and muke amination of the fariu and im ECWAKD " CROCKERY, LAMPS, GLASSWARE, ——AND FINE POTTERY, Prices Very Low, W. 8. HOMER & CoO., NO, 3 MAIN NT. COUNCIL BLUFFS, ATSLH i4. MARCH 2. 1887, 1887 1887 PEOPLE’S STORE. HENRY EISEMAN Sz CO. Novelties in exch of our several departments are be- ing received daily, pricas that will please the and closest buyers. We invite attention to our rich display of novelties and staples in our wash goods department. Many of these have never before been seen in the west. Foreign and Do- mestic. and Satteens, Ginghams, ™ paro” Rertales "o et Baiste, ™ ele- Combination and Plain. Seersuckers and Crinkles, In endless variety. Early huyers will have the larger selection and will secure the gems, Ou Housekeeping Department is replete with an elegant stock bought before the rise, and as they are marked at old prices, consumers will get the benefit of at least 20 per cent. Muslins, Linens,Damasks TahleCovers, Napking Towels, Quilts, are all included in the above in a vast assortment, We call special attention to our large and complete stock of White Goods some elegant fabrics in Victoria and Bishop Lawas, Plaid and Stripe Cambric, Plain, Stripe and Plaid Nainsooks, India Lin- ens, Swiss Muslins, dotted, ured and plaid, a very nice se- lection for summer A large line of Embroidered Robes in boxes, dresses. We have received entire new line of muslin underwear, for ladies and children; the larg- stock we an est and most varied have ever shown, We have received in our no- tion department a complete as- gortment of Embroideries, Laces, Cor e s, Bustles, Hoops, Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Rib- bons, Buttons, etc. HenryEisemandCo Nos. 314, 316, 318 and 320 Broad- way, Ceuncil Blufs. Muil orders prowptly and cares [ Fally attended to, THE LEADING eal Estate Broker No. 39 Pearl street. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. HAS ON SALE TO-DAY, LARGEST List of PROPERTY That can be shown in the city. __Call on Him. FARM LANDS CHEAP Farming Lands in lowa, Minnesota, Kansas, and ranging from $5.00 to €10.00 per acre. School and state lands in Minnesota on 80 years' tune 5 per cent int Land Buyers fare free. Information, ete., given by P. P. LAUSTRUP, No. 565 Broadway, Council Blufts, Iowa, agent for Freidriksen & Co., Chicago, SPECIAL OFFERS BY E. W. RAYMOND 2lnrgo warehouse lots, near Droadway doror, psidenco and 180 £ front, Oukdund ave., uch $1 4 4 teet, Main st., opposite st ave. . $10,500. snce and 3 Jots, Oakland a 40 fcef, Main st., bet. 8th ana 9ih aves. ce and 110 ft front, ne . 12,00, per wland near Broadway, double 2story | Lote, ORKINNA ave. . $,000 to 1,00 ‘ot, ' Washington a v Okl § Lot, Washington ave 'near Mark 1005190, cor. Oukland and Washingion aves., £10.,000, i Hore. Contral Bronduay, 9,000 brick, C Acre property inand near the city. Lots, half blocks, and blocks in dilferent purts of U . W. Ra.ymond Real Estate Agent, No. 18 th Main Street, Firgt National Bank Block, Oouncil Bluffs, Towa, M. SEARS Council Bufts . SEARS, Umaha, S. LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH Sears Real Estate Agency Taxes paid, loans made, rents collected, non-residents. PACIFIC HOUSE investments made for COUNCIL BLUFFS Vacant Lots, Lands, C Yity Residences and Farms, acre property in western part of city. All selling cheap to make voom for spring stock. R. P. OFFICER, Real Estate and Insurance Agent. Room 5, over Officer & l-m.eum :mul. Council Bluffs, CIVIL ENGINEERS. Geo. S. Miller & F. H. Tobey, Civin Exar W. L. BIGGS, Justice of the Peace. No 504 Broudway, Council Bluffs, = Collections a specialty. Refers to the Bee | ()ics over 1st National Bank, cor and Broadwuy. Main R, RICE, M. D, Cancers and other Tumors | Removed withont the knite or Drawing o Blood. Over 30 vears Practical experience, I No 11 Pearl St,, Council Bluffs, fip Consultation free, 1f you wamt estinotes or plans for bridge work, foundation, Fruaing or surrey in Allws sowers, call upon them. DBABNETT, Justice ot the Peace, 415 Coun Biufrs, house in the alty and platting, Star Sale Stables am/ Mu/e Vuflls Bronawuy, Council Mutls, Opp Broadway, s to any bank or busine Dum ny Depd city, Jilections a spe N, SCHURZ, Justice of the Peace. pjmasaldey B PRJUBAIRR ROOIS Y - 2 constantly on in ear loads Drders pumm.uv filled by vontruct on short notice sold on commissi NEW Sy e & Bovey, Proprictor 15 Telephone No. 114 4 ¢ Formerly of Keil Sale Stubles, corner | il he y 1st. ave. aud 4th street ket retiil or Pt ' RENCH .lllll 1514 Douglas St., Omaha, 14POQRTED STYLES OPEN, | FiN2 NiELY | OFFICER & PUSEDY, BANKERS C. R. ALLEN, o, Map Publisher