Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 23, 1887, Page 5

THE OMARA DAILY BEE: 0| OURSPECIAL Curtain Sale. Beginning Monday, will have a variety of bargains that have never been shown hefore, We mention a few. Also rememe ber that we have complete assortments of all kinds of Draperies, Hangings, Plushes, Poles, Chains, Cords, Loops, Rings, Poles. &c., & Only to be found in a firsteclass wpe holstery department, and competent warke men to DESIGN AND MAKE Every variety of hangings and eurtllns. Noil Silk Door Gurtams $3.90 a Pair. Colors, cherry, olive, gold and blue; nmmlly worth $5. SPECIAL SILK SAL Monday Mornin Oct. 24th b S Colors, pink, blue, searlet, white,eream, orange, navy, cardinal, wine, brown, drab, Actual value 95¢c. Roduced Monday to 75, Black Silks $1.50 Monday morning we will have a special quality of black double warp satin finish gros grain silk, 24 inches wide; actual value $2.25, 15 Pioces at $1.50 Monday. SDeulaI Sale Curtains Next Wesk We have received 50 pieces of Fille Fral Made by Alexander Giraud & Co., Lyons, France; they were to have been delivered to us in August, but have enly arrived last week; coming so late we have sccured a liberal allowance on them and offer them for Chenille Dado Curtains, $6.50 a Pair. All colors; actually worth $10, RAW SILK PORTIERES $10 a Pair. Colors, crimson, blue, olive aud gold; actually worth $18. All Chenille Curtains, $15 a Pair. Plain and figured tops, handsome dados; as good as any ever offered hefore for $20; next week, § Silk Curtains, = $1.50 A YARD, Tmported tosell for $2; colors, tan, mode, lilae, mouse, purple, wine, garnet, navy, &c.. Au-.; on sale Womhl)‘. $10 Madras ¢ -. - $6 Lace “ $290&$ 5 SILK STRIPE MADRAS $1.25 a Yard. The above prices include poles, rings, and all trimmin; Spaclal Curiain Sale Next Week Black Faille Francaise, $1.35. 10 pleces fine Black Faille Fraincalse, made by Alex Girand & Co., Lyons; these also came Inte, and we will sell them for $1.85; they are worth $2. S.P.MORSE & (0 LINCOLY'S MIDNICHT ~ BLAZE. An Ancient Landmark of the Capital Goes Up in Smoke. INVESTIGATING THE EXPLOSION. The Fatal B. & M. Boller Known to Have Been Dangerous For Some Time -Lancaster County Poli- tics—Other Lincoln Items. missions. Among the prominent church men from abroad who will participate in_the day’s programme ure W. A, Duncan, of New York, and I H. A. Shauffer, of Ohio, Saturday will be devoted to temperance aud to foreign mission work. The former topic will be discussed by Pro! or Perry, of Doane co e, Crete. Mrs. Wheeler, of Har- poot, Turkey, will speak upon foreign mis. sion work. On Sunday preaching in the mor and home missions in the cvening will be the programme and the different churches in the city will be occupied by visit- ing clergymen. Reduced rates have been secured on the railroads and some two hun- dred cle men and delegates will be in at- tendauce at the general association. IN DISTRICT COURT. The Gorner case was dragging its weary way in district court yesterday, the testi mony not being completed at noon. The trouble and delay in waiting for witnesses was enlivened uing an attachment for one of the delinquents. ~ A verdict will prob- ably not be reached for some time yot. The grand jury came in in the morning hours, re- ported indictments and stated that their work was not yet ended. The judge there- fore dismissed them until Monday. The in- dictments returned were against L. A. Bently ery; Daniel Driscoll, assault and Dudley Cochran and Frank Root, 3 H. F. Grifiitn, two indictments for and passing forged checks; , selling liquor without license, MISSIONARY WORK, The executive committee of the Woman's Foreign M ociety continued in busi- [¥ROM THE BEE'S LINCOLN BUREAU.] Early yestetday morning the old Metropoli- dan hotel on Eighth and O streets, one of the old landmarks of Lincoln, was discovered on Reo. The building is & frame structure that was unoccupied and on the highway to gen- eral decay. The firemen wero on the ground early but the tinder box was half consumed before the five was drowned out and the building is a practical wreck. From the fact that the fire broke out simultaneously in two or three places m the building it is believed that it was of incendiary origin. J. A. B staft was the owner, and & new brick will oc- cupy the old site. The loss is fully covered by the fulln\\'lnf insurance: o1 George Mart i 1 liess session yosterday morning and_the ses- Livern L onlinani @ishe, K100 | ion was one of tho most interesting held 04 1200 | thus far. The corresponding secretaries for the different missions submitted reports as follows: Mrs. Cowan for Oudah, India; Mrs. Skidmore for Rohlamo, India; Mrs. Hoag, Bomb India: Mrs. Patton, Kum- son, India; Mrs. Ninde, South India. These veports were of unusual interest and were received with great attention. Miss Rowe, missionary to India, spoke of her life in that country and was listened to with much in- terest. At the close of the morning session a com- mittee from the Lincoln auxilliary society presented a communication inviting the exec. utive committee and its missionary friends and visitors to a reception to be held by the Lincoln auxilliary at the residence of Mrs. Putnam on Tuesday evening next. The communication was received by the gencral committee and the invitation accepted. The meeting in the afternoon yesterday was largely attended. Mrs. Baker presided and the address was made by Miss Mansel, of India. At the evening ion Mrs. M. W. Porter, of Des Moines, presided and the ad- dress of the evening way by Mrs. J. E. D. Kaster. To-day a number of the“ladics of the general executive committee, from abroad, willl _occupy the pulpits of the different churches, speaking upon mission topics. One of the interesting statements made in the progress of the mecting was in regard to the society's financial condition, the treasurer's report showing the following amounts being raised during the year by the following brauch New England New York. . Philadelphin, Baltimoro Cincinnati Northwest. . Minneapol Topela . Total... Increase. ronor impaneled e of Charles Thomas, killed the boiler explosion at the B. & M. \\l-lli The following jurors were drawn: Lane, C. B, Beach, A.G. Hastings, Barber, John Haverly and Walter E non. The jury up to & verdict and was en, tending to show who w using tho bailor und ovidene us to its Safety. It was developed that the boiler was held in suspicion by & good many of the workmen and a number of men quit work on account of its unsafe condition. John Lanham had the contract for sinking the wells, but he hired Mr. Roberts to supply the power, in cluding the boilers and eungine, and was not responsible for their use, his contract bei with Roberts. There seems to be no doubt 18 10 the direct cause of the explosion, being low water in the boiler. Mr. Roberts states that he considered the boiler saf. d tested it with cold water for to its use at the time of the The three men scalded and injured by the ex- plosion were resting comfortably yes and they will undoubtedly recover, The re- mains of Charles Thomas, tho dead fireman, will be turned over to his relatives at the conclusion or the investigation beforc the coroner’s jury. PROGKESS OF THE CAMPAIGN. Meetis have been held by the republi- cans in different parts of the county the past week and the days up to election day are all to be occupied by mectin over the ocounty. Chairman Billingsley, of the repub- lican committee, is pushing the campaign with vigor, and the republican ticket, judg- iug from reports of the meetings, is well re- e ceived over the county. are continuing their acti early in the fall, and of ail the precincts, The as yet mapped out thoir can stated that it will be commenced CONGREGATIONALISTS' CONVENTIO! The general association of Congre prohibitionists commenced Ng @ canvass ats have not is a0 a8kasnsnatsits ional Puget Sound Colony. churches in Nehraska holds its yearly meet- | The Omaha branch of the Puget Sound ing in this city commencing on Wednesday, | Co-operative colony will hold a_public meet- the 2ith, and’ continuing over Sunday, the | ing to-day at 1114 Farnaw street, at 2:30 P. S0th, The members of the association will [ m. Mr. Norman R. Swith, & member and an will bo given & reception and supperat the | 0ld residont of Port Angeles, W. T, will urlovs Of the First Congregational church | speak. F. J. McAnle—who has fust re- Wednesday evening, and the opening serion turned from the colony site and who has will be proached W nudny emnxu.. by Itev. J. L. Mailes. Thursday will be ygiven to educational matters after \he u‘ulnr repor v.l ot the state educational institutions. Rev. T, Y. Gardener will speak for the college oduc u tional so ciety. Discussion on the work of the academy will be opened by Rev. W. P. Ben- been appointed the traveling agent for the colony, will speak upon the progress and prospects of the movement. A Young Girl's Narrow Escape. A young girl attempted to re-cross the truck before a coming locomotive on the 13, nett. The need of a college in Northern Ne- | & M. road near Deerfield yestord: after- braska will be discussed by Professor Har- | noon. In doing so she lel\ between t mlll, per and Rev. Willard ott will discuss [ and had it not r the fact that "One College or Two." President Gates, of | rolled off the traek just in e 10 Avart bemg Jowa ool Grinnell, h.. will Apnl in the | struck she would undoubtedly bave been in- vening. will devoted to' home | stantly killed. DRESS GOODS! ™ DRESS GOODS! Finest French Amazons, $1,99 Our entire stock, newest colors, steam shrunk, French Amazon Broadeloths, that are retailed by other honses for $2.25, will be offered out for $1.95. M-Inch Silk Mixtures, 35 Cents. 40 pleces 44-inich wide,new, plain color, silk and wool dress goods; actually worth 00c a yards will be marked for next week’s sale, 35c. Speclal bargains in Carpets next weeek. S. P, MORSE & CO. CHILD'S GRETCHEN, CLOAKS The above style of Child’s Gretchen Cloaks, all ages, 5 to 13 years; actually worth $14; our »rlu-, $5.95. Ladies’ Plush (:Ioaks We have MIN!MI thl- as our especial bargain for next week, because we find it as good as the garments shown by other houses for $40. 0 |S.P. MORSE & (0 ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM Items of Interest to the Members of the Various Orders. THE ODD FELLOWS AT LINCOLN. The Elks Royal Arcanum—The A. O. H.—General Pythian News—The Attacks on J. H. Rathbone— Personal Chat. The 0da Fellows. The grand lodge I. 0. O. F. of Ne- Draska met at Lincoln Wednesday. The grand secretary’s report makes the fol- Towing showing. Number of working lodges last report Number organized during year, Total Number surrending charte; Number consolidating. . Leaving a total of 10dgcs. U] The membership report is as fullu\\-. Number members at last’ report. 0 Initiated during the year. Admitted by card Reinstated. 137 11 148 & il Leaving a total of. 0 From this should be duluttml Lhu fol- lowing: Number withdrawn by Number suspended. Expelled Deceas: Other ca Making a loss of. This, d oregoing s membership at date of 5,875, a gain of 875 in mem- bership during the The total amount of relicf exte year is figured at $6,35 The conditions of the lodges are shown by the following subordinate ures tobe in a v tion: Total receipts of lodges. . Expenses of subordinate 1 X 7 Eixcess of receipts over expens 50,102 08 Total assets of subordinate lodges. 216,093 01 The grand lodge receipts and balance for the past year was $10,482.52; the ex- penses, same time, #4,334.85—thus leav- ing o balance in the treasury of $6,147.68. In his report the grand master speaks of the consolidation of the lodge at Brownville with the lodge at Auburn, This lodge at Brownville was organized in the year 1857 and held forth for thirty years, furnishing the grand lodge in its time three grand masters. THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT closed its labors Tuesday evening. Their reports show that the camp has been hu\ny prospered the past year and ry flattering condi- that the number in the state has been largely increased. The following officers of the encampment were elected for the ensuing Hoagland, Li year: J. S, North Platte, G Py L.J G. H. P.; C. D.'Aye W.; J.P. Gage, Fr D. A, Cline, Lincoln, Lincoln, G.T. The newly el officers were installed just prior to adjournment. T T (A PR e i us the place of the next meeting and elected George H. Cutting of Kearney, grand master, George N. Beals of Norfolk, deputy grand maste ‘W. H. Barger of Hebron, grand wa den, D. A. Cline of Lincoln, grand sec- retary, Samuel McClay of Lincoln, grand treasurer, and Adam Ferguson of 25-Inch Black Silk Velvets, . $2.50. Mr. McCrea, onr New York resident buyer, has secured the entire stock of GUIPARD & Co., Lyons, silk velvets; he secured these so cheap that we are enabled to offer them for 50 cents on the dollar. E/S.P.MORSE& (0 sM ofs PD 25-Inch Black Silk Velvets, $2.50. Actual value, $6.00. 25-Inch Black Silk Velvets, $3.00. 5 pieces Guipard & Co.’s best black silk velvet; actual value $7; our price Mon- day, $3. When yo. think of the width of these velvets, and their superior quality, lyou will remember the price s only that of ordinary 18-inch goods. S, P. MORSE & CO. COLORED SILK PLUSH 85 Cts. All colors, light blue, cardinal, brown, navy, olive, &c., &c.y 18 inches wide; worth $1.25; our price, 85c. BLACK SILK MOIRE, $1.00. Monday morning we will offer 10 pieces French Silk Molrd, a quality worth $1.50; for #1 a yards = ' E North Platte, grand representative. The installation of officers took place 9 a., m., Friday, after which the grand lodge immediately adjourned. AMONG THE Omahans who were in attendance at the session of the lodge, 1. O. O. at Lincoln w following: J.B., West and K representing Goodrich . Cooper, John Evans, J. F. Sheeley and George A. Bennett, rep- resenting Omaha No. 2; A, Viney and W. A. Kelley, of Beacon, No. W. Disbrow, Peter Vendstrand and M. M. Hein, state lodge, No. 10; and the following members of the Ruth Re- becka degree vy Stuht, N. G.; Mrs. A. Tooz V. G.;Miss Blumve, warden; Mrs., E. C. Cooper, C.j M Osborne, P. G.; Miss Bennett, cl Mrs. R. E. Livesy? treasure Wright, secreta porters to the N. it, sup- Mrs. Wilson and s Bernstein, supporters to the V. G.; Standeven, pinist. DAYTON he will .*-x TROJAN DIVISION U, R. . K. P., held ness meeting and drill at sday night. The com- laws made a rveport and submitted the result of their labors. The rules are decidedly stringent-and their force and character reflect credit upon the committec. Trojan is one of the youngest divisions, but it has had the good fortune to be officered by an enthusiastic and enterprising sot of Pythians. Captain Spencer is a thorough disciplinarian and cager for the success of his vmnp:my its regular bu; A WRITER in an eastern journal is endeavoring o stiv up a discussion in >ythinn ranks in regard to Justus H. Rathbone, the founder of the orvder. “The credit of the progress and pros- perity of the Kuwhtwl Pythias is not,” this writer claims, **'due to Mr. Rath- bone, as he deserted the order at_ the time it needed succor most and did not return to its ranks until it had secured afirm foothold as a secret organiza- tion,” The attacks upon Mr. Rathbone have heen frequent and this latest one is per- haps a revivalof the old ults, What- ever may be tha discussions aroused Mr, Rathbhona seems to have the love und esteem of the members of his order and if these be satisfied to do him honor as the oviginator of their order it is not plain what matter it is to outsiders. Facts,those stubborn things,will always stand in the way of depriving Rathbone of this credit.. Heoriginated the order, prepared the first ritual and was the first chancellor of the first lodge in istence. Two months atter the org zation of the order, Mr. Rathbon it is true, withdrew from the membership of **for rensons I.m-r fully and satisfactorily e 1" as all_Pythian authoritic from his withdrawal he again be: member, and the progress of the order ther J 4 af- was decidedly noticeabl Shortl ter Rathbone's withdrawal the grand lodge of the order ceased to ex- ist, Washington, the maiden lodge passed away, and in August, 1565, thers was but one lodge of the order in existence, In this condition the order continued until two days after Mr. Rathbone again entered the ranks,w through his efforts the grand lodge v reorganized and the organization began its siups towards progross. HENRY C. HouskL of I, in New Jersey, has just come out exonerated of un, investigation brought about by his desire to be humerous. Mr. L, G. C. of the K Monday Morning SPECIAL SALE Henriestgaz : Cloth, Monday morning we will offer 10 pieces new Henrietta Clothy a quality re- tailed for $1.753 our price, $1.25. HENRIETTA CLOTH, $1.75. Another guality 15 pleces fine Silk Warp Henrletta Cloth, regularly sold for $2.50; next week’s sale for $1. Black Sebastopol $1.25. 10 pieces winter weight Black Sebasto- pol; actual value, $1.75; our price, Black Drap, D'Ama, 5 pieces silk finished Drap D’Alma, usually sold for $1.75; at $1.25 next weeks . Black Drap D'Emma, Black Velour Brilliante, Black Cashmere Faconne, Black Pointille Caro, Black Epingle Caro, And other new black fabrics on next \wek's sal 0(S.2. MORSE&CO. T ey village, and as such has certain author- ity over the local police force. A half- witted negro some time ago applied to Mr, Housell for a position on the force, and the recorder pretended to grant the request, and dressing the ignorant fellow with a helmet, belt and other portions of the orders uniform, started him out to be the sport of the town. The scheme took well, but some person who had evidently been taught that the useof Pythian regalia was intended for a different purpose, and who undoubtedly thought that the teachings of F.C. and B. did not include the perfor: e of childish pranks on ignorant p\,o})lo, prc{crmd charges against New Jersey’s chief Pythian officer. An investigation was had, and the above facts were devel- oped. The ground upon which Mr. )}\msl-ll wis onerated was that he ‘*meant no harm.” * *x A MOVEMENT is on foot to induce the S. C. K. of P. to alter the date of the meeting of the coming su- preme lodge. The date as fixed at Toronto was in June, but strenuous efforts are being made to change the session to the month of May. * " ITALIAN RITUALS have been sent to Louisiana for a K. of P. lodge for the sons of sunny Italy. w*e FRENCH RITUALS have been sent to California and_St. Louis, Mo., where K. of P, lodges will be instituted composed of French ve xlouts.“ ¥ THE MEMBERSHIP of the order of K. of >, in Maryland now numbers 6,702, be- ing an increase of 180, for six months ending June 30. The aggregate lodge reports show that the lodges have in their exchequer $172,000, an increase for the term over 83,000, *e ME LODGE K. of P, has pro- rosette, to be worn on THE SUT vided a func funeral oc Tne KN16nT, a pythian organ at C lumbus, O., has been fortunate in secur- ing as a correspondent from Omaha & gentloman who over the nom de plume of “Wawko,” keeps the readers of the Knight well posted on Pythian aflairs in Nebrasks The excellence of “Wawko's” reports will be better ap- preciated when it is stated that of three which have been noticed every one of them were copied word for word from the BEE. s MONDAY NIGHT & number of Elks or- ganized a Royal Arcanum in this city with twenty charter members. The lodge was instituted by Deputy Supreme Regent T. C. Magrane, with the assist- ance of State Deputy Supreme Regent W. J. Booth. Theawficerselected were: McClure, vegent; Sidney Smith, un l W. Miner, orator; W.N. rogent; B. C. Snyder, Pease, collector; D, “treasurer; W. B, Ale 5. Wantland, o \\'lu\m(n' warden, and ey Trus I r, sentinel,” s ]7L Swetnam and Jas. D. Preston. This organization has for its principal object, insurance. s LAR meeoting of Division nt Urdu of Eiberninns, held on October 16, 1887, the following resolutions were adopted unanimously: Whercas, It hus pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst, by death, our be- loved brotl Juines Delane Whereas, By his manly and upright courne thiougl: life he cndeared himselt- to SUNDAY, OCTOBER_ 23, 1887. <TWELVE PAGES E[S.. JORSER0) sM R i BMD At this price we show the finest Seal Plush garment to be had in Omaha, except from us. Those who wish a really good and durable plush will be pleased with this, Seal Plush Cloak, $65.00. Wo Imported the material used in this garment ourselves, and had them made exactly the same as a fine sealskin cloak Is made; we are positive no one can show its equal; it is a quality never shown before except at $100 to $125. S.P.MORSE & CO Monday, Oct. 24. AGENTS FOR Butterick’s Patterns —AND— Foster Lacing Gloves SpecialCarpet sSAaT.mE Next week we will continue the grand Carpet Sale in our spacions Carpet De- partment on the third floor. Our stock is now complete and is the largest ever shown in the city, comprising all grades of Wiltons, Moquettes, Wilton Velvets, Body Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminsters, Linoleums, Oil Cloths and Mats and Rugs, both foreign and domestic. We call special attention to the fact that onr Carpet Stock is entirely new, being this season’s goods, in all the new- est designs and colorings, many patterns being sively conflned to us for Omaha. Every description of carpet work done in the best manner, and warranted to give satisfaction, It will pay every one want- ing Carpets to examine our stock during this sale and compare prices. Take cle- vator. his many friends and gained the xcupmtvf his fellow citizens; therefore be it Resolved, That deplore, our society loss, the causes of i an energetic a faithful hus Resolved, T in his death, which wo d a great ity upparter, and s wite n¢ we tender our sincere and warm sym b his sorrowing wife in this the hour of her sad bereavement. Resolved, T 15 a tribute of respect to our deceased brother, our hall shall be draped in mourning for three successive meetings, and that a copy of these resolutions be pre sented to the wife of deceased. Resolved, That these resolutionsbe printed in the local papers. Miciakr, McCARTHY, JonN PHELAN, Patkick Foii R R.L. C. Wirte,' 8. K. of R. &8., took charge of the office October 1, and the samo is now located in Nashville, Mr, White gives instructions that all communications intended for the office should be addressed to him at Nushville, } Committee. e TUESDAY EVENING & number of Elks presented M >, C. Hulettt with a handsome watch ¢ 'm, emblematical of the order. An informal hanquet was had, at which the following were pres- ent: A, B. Davenport, F. N. Clarke, /«\4 'h Thomasson, D, W, Van Cott, C. Phelps, W ¥y, O. N. D t»npm‘l, Robe Eddy, C. E. Babcock, J. C. W. Fredenbu J. O. Julinn, Thomas Swobe, ]!. y Hall, P nk MacDonald, Samuel Cur- D. Bennett, George Spangen- bulg W. N. Babeock. L SOUTH OMAHA\ NEWS, A large opera party was made up of the residents of South Omaha to see Modjeska in Romeo and Juliet. John Brandon, who was up before the po- lice judge on the charge of drunkenness, was mulcted in the sum of $5.50, which he paid and departed. Michael Gahen, fory Fowler Brothers signed his position crly superintendent of king house, has re- here to accept a similar one with the same firm in Kansas City. The republican club of South Omaha held a meeting in the Times office last night and ded to hold @ mass meeting in_the its of Labor hall on next ¥riday night. The brick masons who work on the packing houses now in course of erection will reccive ays work, Conslderable excitement was created last £ht by u report being circulated that o man ahot neat the First ward school house, on investigation the police found that no one Liad been hit. Fifteen bricklayers were employed on Ar- packing houso yest , and as Mr, could not got enougl o the contract he “sont @ r r Charles Mack, one of the most genial knights of the punch on the Council Blufts and South Omaha dummy runs, yest rated the ninth anniversary of his ved & number of valuable ¢ of {riends, ~— A Move For Cheaper Gas. It is reported that a party of castern cap italists have about completed nog the purchase of tho oyd packing house rty, with the_ intention of converting ame'into a gas factory. The prospective purchasers intend to ma heating and moti illumination. at the Astl cubie feet. 1,000, the new entery delight by all the gus consumers 1 the B ty. Killed By a Passenger Train, Claus Anderson was kill rfield, on the B. & M. railroud, yesterday morning, by being struck by train No. 5, bound for Lin coln. Coroner Drexel picked up the remal and an fuquest was held on the spot. Tk railway corporation was exonerated from wll blane of any nature, aCd (e s, Iress Goods, We closed out one case of new double width FRENCH TWEEDS For ladies’ dresses, in neat pin-head checks, black and white, brown and whitey &c.y all neat designs; they hare bheen selle ing for 75¢; onr price next week is 58 Cents. Bider Down Bed Comforts, $7.50. We have imported from Messrs. Booth & Fox, Cork, Ircland, the same elegant qualities of Eider Down Bed Comforts that we showed last year; this year the patterns are magnificent, and we offer one very flne at $7.50, worth 12, Bider Down Bed Comforfs, $13.50. These are covered with the very choicest patterns of French Satins, and are supee rior to any shown by other houses at any price. LADIES STRRET JACKETS We have the best and most stylish streel Jackets in Omaha. OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT Shows by far the finest and largest stock in the city. 0|S.P.MORSE & (O THE FESTIVE OYS§ How He is Put Up in Cans and Sold to a Confiding Public. “There are tricks in all trades but ours,” rej ed a gentleman familiar with business, “‘but these men who put up oysters take the cake. - In the first place they can put as much Missouri viver watér in their cuns as they please and no one can tell the difference from outside appearances. They can put any quality of oysters they sec fit into the cans and cap them ‘selects,’ the good housewife takes them in good faith, sup- posing that she is getting a good ar- ticle until she opens them up. The cans are all alike but the different grades of oysters are distinguished by the caps with which the cans are sealed up Retail grocers like to get something that they can sell cheap and mako the p\n‘t']msn-r believe he is getting a big drive. To meet this demand even first class houses of national reputation are apt 10 put up snide goods, but they put them in plain cans and leave off their own name, “‘Selects” are put up here that can be re d at 25¢ & can; these are »d “‘snaps” at Baltimore. class houses that put up regu- lar brands have a uniform fill, just so many oysters going into each can, There isa good deal of ‘*‘shenanegan” in bulk oysters. Everything that is too »oor to be used for filling cans is thrown in a heap and sold as bulk oysters. When the cans begin to smell, showing that the oysters are getting stale, the cans are opened up and their contents also thrown in_with the bulk oysters. These make *“‘Green Points,” and are in much demand at boarding houses and chop houscs. The only safe way for the buyer is to patronize first-class retail houses that carry good goods, The oyse ters put up by Freeman & Shaw, that bear the horse shoe brand, are always reliable in fill and quality. The good house wife should insist that the grocer get that brand if he is not already handling it. GERMAN-AMERICAN UCATION. The Efforts Being Made to Secure it in This City. The lady members of the German-Amer- ican School association, whose efforts in be- half of the school on Harney street, in which they are interested, are preparing for another unique entertainment as means of making the institution a grand success. They pro- pose to give o grand fair in Germania hall, commencing next Monday cvening, Novem- ber 2, and continuing for three nights, They have already made arrangements for a choice gramme cach night, and, besides, have themsclves been busy for several months past inmaking fancy articles of both use and ernamentation, which may readily be found of value in the bachelor's apartment _as well as in the home of the well-established family. These articles will lose none of their intrins| value because they have been mado by the deft and willing hands of some of tho best-known, most respected married and Dbeautiful young German ladies in the city. The object of the fair, the conservation of ‘& German-American school, is worthy tllo patronage which it will doubtless rece from all classes. A Frightful Fall, The massive dervick which was nearly com- pleted on the site of the New York Life building fell with a terrible crash yesterday worning, shortly ufterSo'clock. John Budz- man, of Chicago, and Andy Anderson, & Swedo of this city, weve on the top of 1t st the time. The former is an old derricls worker, and as the structure fell he guarded bimself and landed without injury. Andoe- son was less fortunate, and as he fell he was buried beneath the His head was badly crushed, bis righ 'm mangled and his foot severly injurcd, Tle was L&u 10 the Child’s hospital,