Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 18, 1888, Page 13

BEE: SUNDAY, THE COLOSSEUM. Its Doors Opened to the Pub- lic Last Night, o Building Not Quite Compla‘ei---A Cut of Thia Immense Structure, as It Will Be When Rinished, Appears On This Page. A Description of the Building—How The Idea of Erecting It Origt- nated, and by Whom— The Incorporators. This sketch represents The Colos- geum, which is located at the corner of Nort.: Twentieth and Sprucé streets- The building was opened lust night, al- though not quite completed. fes Construction, The plans and specifications of this mammoth structure, occupying more ground thun any other building 1n the CO WHEN "COMPLETED NOVEMBER 18, 18388 ~SIXTEEN PAGES. by Messrs, Fowler & Beindorft, the well-known Omahn architects. When completed, as per sketeh, the building will occupy 270x300 feet, being 81,000 square feet, It will be an imposing structure and one of which Omaha may well feel proud, it being the only one of its kind in this country, except the Madison Square Garden in New York City. The construction is something en- tirely new in architectural truss worlk, and was_first introduced by Fowler & Beindorff in the G. A. intersection of Farnam and Sixteenth streets, in the fall of 1887, during the state encampment here. This truss work is looked uvon as a triumph in the higher b of architectural coustruction, and is an evidence of what can ve done even where means are limited. One of these trusses was subjected to a test, the strain being at loast twenty times greater than can ever again boe put upon it ere prepured This test was most sanguine expe A Dosoriptiol interior circle will athlet exercises, be used for such as The general Around this is a pony and pedestrian tract, fifteen feet in width. Outside of this is the bicycle tr: tweaty feet wide, ten laps to the mile. Beginning at the outer edge of this track are the seats, the first row being four feet above the track. The seats are arranged on the theatre plan. Back of the scats is a promenade, varying in width from seven to thirty feet and extending clear around. The arrangement of seats being such that every one can see any portion of the arena: performers always being in sight, and not even a high hat can shut off the spectators’ view. In under the seats are dressing rooms, bathirooms. dining room, kitchen, store rooms, heating apparatus, ete ic, { The heating will be done by a new chemieal-electrical process. Directly off of the promenade ave am- ple retiving rooms for ladies und gen- tlemen. Entrance sud Exits, The prineipal entrance is at the cen- ter of the building on Twenticth street, leading by euasy stairs directly to the promenade. There ave soven exits leading from all portions of thg building, and wiil all be in continuoud tise, thus accustom- ing thoso attending to leave by the nearest exit in case of accident. ~ This is a decided imprdvement on the usual method of using afixiliary exits only in ease of accident. v Beindorfl, the arch- rected astructure of which may well feél proud: they ve given Omaha such™a building as wa. sadly needed, one in which any na- tional, political ofpther convention can be held, as thishiffding will seat more people than applied at either the Chicago or St. Louise political conven- tions, recently helds This shows what Omaha skill can do if given a chance. These gentlemen, by tion to their clients’ inte forced themselves into the front rank of architectural designers, and now take second place to no one in their Liv . . In addition to the many large blocks and residences this firm have planncd during the past season 1n this city, they ave doing a great deal of state work, and also the immense Merriam hotel and oflice block in Council Bluffs, - thful atten- osts, have Ita Origin. A little over twelve mouths ago John S. Prince first got the idea of erecting a mammoth structure within the limits of Omaha for athletic sports—it to be a building also large enough for national conventions, one of almost unlimited seating capacity. His visit to Paris in 1851 during his breyele race with Terrontand D'Civer, champious of France, in the Colossum, gave him a fairidea of what was needed “in Omaha. He consequently about a year ago ex- plained his ideas and plans to Mr. Charles Beindorft, of Fowler & Bein- dorff, the architects, who made draw- ings of the proposed buildi ng. Mr. Beindorfl being anxious to outdo even the Colossoum in Fraunce, made many improvements over Prince’s sug- gestions, and when the plans were com- pleted Mr. Prince had little or no trouble to secure all the necessary sub- scrintions. When he started out for this pur- pose last fall he concluded it better to wait until early spring before pushing his pet seheme,and in consequence after some little newspaper talk tho idea remained dormant until last July, when new hife was in jected into it, and to-day the success of the scheme is as- sured. Among the first citizens approached by Mr. Prince were W. L. Mardis, C. Flagg, Juhus Meyer, and Sumuel E. Rogers. all of whom gave him encour- agement, OSSEUM=—— \ On_August 15, 1887, the Colossoum Building association of Omnha wad incorporated by these gentlemen. Directly alterwards the stookholders met and elected the following officerd for the ensuing yea Rogers—President. ice President. Treasnrer. Seeretary Samuel C. S, Flagg— Julius Meyer— John S. Princ eral Manager. W. L. ylardis —Superintendent. Immediatoly theveafter work was bhegun on the Colosseum building, and to-day there is overtwo hundred of Omaha'’s most prominent citizens and business men intercsted, they being stockholdors in the Colosseum. Now let Omaha secure either the Re- publican national convention or the Democratic national convention. "here is now room for all. and Gene At a convention the Colossoum can seat over 20,000 by using the arena as seating capacity. A BRILLIANT WEEK SOCIALLY How the Society People Have Been Amusing Themselve@ MRS. MAGRANE’S RECEPTION, Firat Party of the Home Circle Series —Reception at the Fort—Sur- prise Party—The Social at Dhiss Singer's. A Birthday Surprise Party. Thursday was the birthbay of Miss Stella, Qaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Singer and a score of her friends gave hor an agree- able surprise. When she returned home from South Omaha at 9:20, she found await- ing her the Misses Fanny ton, Lulu Horn- berger, Jennie Donaldson, Mabel Eaton, Hattic Wilson, Maggic Kane and Minnie Hornberger, and Messrs. Alfred Benson, William Baxter, Thomas Jeffrics, Philip #Libbins, Ai Stecle, Charles Hoffert, Krnest Smith, Sam P. Brighamof South Omaba, H. Hart, William Widnor, Dr. Charles Rosc water, Deforest Chapin and William Singer, Miss Frederica Guecken und Mr. Fred ‘Verehoof, who were instrumental in arrang- ing this pleasant affair, were unfortunately prevented by sickness from attending. The covers were laid for twenty-five, and such a feast s would make young hearts glad and old epicures merry. Miss Singer not only received the congratuistions and Dest wishes of her friends, but was the re- clplent of uumerous valued and appropriate presonts, A very pleasant social evening was spent, the gentiemen more than ever fdiring the ‘sweet sixteen, and all wish- fng many more as pleasant natal days, parted with friendshin's warmest wishes, Reception at the Fort. Friday evening the Garrison hall at Fort Omaha was the scene of an elaborate re ception tendered Licutenant and Mrs, Tows- fey by the military people of the city aufl the fort. The band located outside of the hall played the overture, Following ‘the musio was the reception’ and introduction of the officers and their wives to the bride, who was seated besido Mr. Towsley on the stage at the north end of the hall. The ball room was beautifully decoratod with banners and at the entrance on oither side were stacked muskets draped with small Hags. ‘Phe ofiicers appeared in fuill dress uniform and the magniticent costumes of the ladics added wuch to the brillancy of the affair. Mrs. Towsley, the bride, wore a beautiful satin dress gracefully drajd with Fedora Ince, natural rose-buds decking her beautiful dark hair. ‘The people from the city were Major Hughes, Captain Simpson, Lieutenants Truitt ad Roe aud Mrs. Koe, and the Misses MoParlin, daughters of the medical dirgetor of the department. Home Circle, The Home Circle social club opened its elghth season with a most brilliant party in Masounic hall on Friday evening. The fol Towing were in attendance: Mesdames Gan- non, Shame, Hachman, Haskell, Gratton Redman, Shields, Kewitt, Buck, Fallonre, Lucas, Reipen, Latey. The Misses Swmith, Los Angeles, Cal,, Haskell, Callett, Haunlon, wckey, nuf" Leon, Byrues, Sexsuer, ivesey, arker, Coombe, Tier, Bmith, Osgood, Sanford, Heflolly m!‘. right, Redman, Caldwell, ch, Buck, Bockmon, Bridgemau, Bar. rett, Baldruff, Byrnes, Crewer, Coombe, Conrad, East, Frizzelle, Falloner, Goodman, ratton, Haskell, Hodges, Hussie, Hughes, oesters, Kewott, Kelly, Karbock, Lucas, MoMahon, MofTatt, cMouigal, Meisner, Patterson, Ripen, Shane, Judge Shields, ron Swith, K. J. Swith, Siuger, Truckey, Champluin, Piokens, Latey, Gamnon, Rod man. A Surprise Party. One of the pleasantest events which has JMakeu place in Omala was 8 surpriso party tendered Friday night to Mr. and Mrs, Charles Dickson, at their home, 1214 South Thirty-third street. At 9 o'clock 100 ladics and gentlemen friends of the popular couple swooped down upon them without warning and took complete possession of their hospi- table home, Though move than surprised at this demonstration of kindly feeling, the hqst and hostess were not at a 10ss to accord théir guests the best of treatment. For five hours the happy gathering held the fort, and with dancing and other social pastimes the even- g was a truly enjoyable one. Mra. Magrane's Social. Mrs. Magrane gave her opening party ‘at Masonic hall on Wednesday ovening and in numbers, olegance, enjoyment and every other way 1t proved a great success. The music was excellent, and the glassy surface of the hall that is so well suited for dancing is too well known to bespoken of. - Tho dancing programmes were unusuaily neat. participants in the dances were: The Misses Flora_Adler, Addic Kalish, Sadie Schlesingor, Emma Raren, Mamie Durr, ary Durr, M. Raven, Anpio McGeb Norrison, Mary McMahon, Pike, Hattie M. Bell, Stella_Singer,’ Jennic Kaiser, Ida Rhoads, Lizzic and_Nellic Law- ton, Amanda Karbich, Jones, M Callaban, Lou Taylor, Mabel' Sexton, ing, Pettis, Haller, Alice Lund, Lott per, Blanch Trumbull, Glick, Burgner, Platner, Dale, Maud Carey, B. McB Kane; Mrs. Matthews; Mr. and Mr roo; Mossrs, Mix Koichenberg, Abraham Kalish, H. It. Houghton, 1. K. McMahon, A. W. Rindskoff, W. G. I3 W. D. Can- non, W. S.' Wodem, bach, H. 1. Plumb, . 8. Dowey, J 1. B, Me- Mullen, B. G. Whee 5 Kelly, 'G. 'T. Lindley, Chamberlain, Dr. Brown, ? man, W. Heller, Fred Seligsoh Cronk, John Lund, Arthur_ Metz, Solomon Hopper, 7. M. Monioo, P 8. 'Calitwell, . M. Giller, 0. W. Dunii, Harry Moore, G. C. Dietz, Joseph Frenzer, E. G. Smith, A, B Benson and W. J. Hughs A Pleasant Surprise. Last Sunday ovening the hospitable resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kopald, No. 1514 South Teuth street, was taken possession of bya number of ladies and gentlemen who are the intimate friends of the family, It proved quite @ surprise to the host and Hostoss ‘hnd. their daughtor, Miss Augusta. The following ladies and gentlemen were prosent: Mr. and Mrs. Sol Princo, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mer ritt, Mr. and Mrs. Ch. Scolank, Mr. and Mrs. Rosenstine, Mr. and Mrs. Kalsh, Mr. and Mrs, Ad Brown, Mr. and Mrs. mon, Mr. and Mrs. I Rubin, Mr. and Mrs. Sig. and Mrs. Louis Rubin, Mr. and Mrs, / hlauk, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brande and Mrs. Joseph Goodmun, Mr. and Lange, Mr, and Mrs. Jacobs, Mr. and M fon, the Mossrs. 15, Bloow, J. Davidson, William Metzgor, Solo- mon Seligman, the 'Misses Laura and Dora Seplank, Sarah and Esthor Jacobs, Augusta KKopold, Eva Gladstone, Miss Meyer, Olga Branaeis and Mesdumes Jacob Kopold and J. Meyer. A bavquct was given at about Iidnght.” T afair lasted " uill sbout 3 o'eloc Two Debutantes, The residence of George A. Hoagland was ascene of gaity Thursday night, the ocea- sion being o reception and ball in honor of the debut of the host's daughtor, Miss Laura, and Miss Anua Millard. The fair debutantes were assisted by Miss Steele, of St Joe; Miss Wadleigh, of Cliuton, la., and Miss Luddington, of Omaba. In every detail tho festivities were complete and worthy of the occasion the commemorated. A bountiful supper was served, and the Musical Union orchestra furnished the wusic for the danc- ing, which was prolonged into an early hour of the morning. The Clapp Recital There were several very creditable vocal efforts exhibited at the Clapp recital on Fri- day night, mention of which would have been made had space permitted. Mrs. Mag- rane narrowly mfl' au encore in her sing- f ‘“Take Me Back Again.” Mr. Phailip 1 gave u very affective renderiug to Lolr's “Out om the Reference is made again to Howard Oclieltree's vocalism, ist 18 in possession of avoice reat volume and with cultivation and hard study he will muke his mark i concert. Mrs. Clapp's pupils_include quite a num- ber of promising vocalists. Amateur Theatri cals at Unity Church. The Unity dramatic club have complef all their arrangements for the production, next'Thursday evening, November 22, of the brilliant comedy, “Engaged,” by the author of *Pinafore” and the “Mikado,” at Unity church, Seventeenth and Cass streets. The company has been drilling and rehcarsing for weeks under the direction of several pro- fessionals who are in the cast, and all. are well up in their parts. The leading role will red by a gentleman, who has performed it with great success in other places, whilo the partof the “villain’ is in the hands of a well-kuown actor and clocutionist. The re- mainder of the company_are all capable, and a fair performance is assured, The comedy 15, in many respects, the kest force-comedy m the language. It is written in Mr. Gil- bert’s well known vein of mingled burlcsque and satire, and never fails to amuse and in- rest an audience. Shrieks of laughter al- vs follow the delivery of cach one of Mr. at ““poor human na- al:most continuous. The performance next Thursday is for the benefit of the church. Miss Singe On last Thursday evening Miss Stella Singer was tendered a pleasant birthday sur prise by her several friends. Among those invited were the Misses Wilson, McBeth, Wearne, Kaiser, Hornburger, Hale, Kane, ser, Shonfield, Lawton, Eaton, Donold- son, Hempel, Freuhauf, Hart, Audres, Stricker, Goeken, Newman Adler. The Messrs. Waggoner, Doty, Nowman, Kuehn, Artman, Hamsher, Veddes, exander, Tebbins, Stule, Joffri Kalish, 'Benson, Hoffert, Chaj Thomas, Adams, Widnor,' Singer, berg, Hart, Auspacher, Nacrey, Brigham and Bergman. The cvening pa very agroeably, and a sumptuous repast Yas sorved at twelve. Dancing was indulged in until the small hours of the morning. '8 Party. Baxtor, n, Smith, Reichen’ Tally-Ho Party. A tally-ho conching party from Omaha took in the Bluffs Thursduy. They stopped at the new Ogden for a brief rest, and enjoyed a spread in the dining hall. The members of : John E. Wilbur, Joseph Gar- neau, jr., M and Mrs. E. P, Peck, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Chamby Mrs. W. H, McCord, Mrs, Lewis & od, W. R. Morris, Miss Minnie Richardson, Miss Grace Chambers and Miss Bishop, of Omaha; Miss Parmelec, of Cleveland, O., and Miss Hodges, of Boston. The Eastern Star. The first dance of the Vesta chapter of the order of the Eastern Star proved to be a most enjoyable event. The attendance was large, the music good aud company con- genial. ‘Ihe remaindor of their dutes for partics for the rest of the season is as fol- ows: November 22, December 13, January 31 and February 21. Lnperial Club. ‘I'he mombers of the Imperial club held their second party of the sewson at thoir own hall on Saunders street Friday night and a most enjoyuble time was expericncod Mrs. Gulld's Oard Party. Mrs, R. W. Guild gave a card party st her residence ou Park avenue on Tuesday night everal of the most intimate personal friends Mr. and Mrs. Guild were present, and most enjoyable eveniug was spent WEDDING BELLS. WILLETT-VAN HALLER. AtSt. Barnaoas church at 8 p. m. November 8, by Rev. J. Willlams, occurred the marriage of or. John Willett to Miss Emma J. Van Haller, daughter of 8. G, Vau Haller, of 3212 Leavenworth street. The ceromony was very impressively performed. At it close the merry party aajourned to the rosidence of the bride's parents, where & reception was iven aud a bouatiful repast was spread. 'he evening was most pleasantly spent. At & late hour, awmid a shower of eld slip- pers, the newly married couple departed for their future home, 2423 Saunders street. PIKE-HOWMA 30 p. m., Wednes Pike and_Hen| were united in wedlock by Dean Gardner, at the rosidence of the bride's mothe South Eightecnth street, in the pre the immediate relatives of the fam the ceremony was performed an elogan ver was served. Many beautiful and valua- ble presents were received. Mr. and Mrs, Pike have the best wishes of a host of triends. At Mr. Albert November 14, otta Bowman FGAN-KASIAR, zan, o valued attache ‘of stereotyping department, was married on Wednesday to Miss Kaspar, of Fremont. The event rred at St. Pat- ricic’s chureh, in that city, and the Rev. M. F. Binzig pronounced the words that made themonc. ‘The happy couple have returned to Omaha and are stopping at the Cozzens house, Mr. and Mrs. Egan have been warmly welcomed by a large number of friends. Mr, Edward Tue Bre RAPPLEY-DOUGTA On Thursday evening Mr. (icorge Rappley and Miss Laura Douglas were united in marriage by the Rev. Detweiler. A recep- tion followed at the bride's residence. KAUFMAN-VODICKA. Mr. William Kuufman and Mi Vodicka were united in wedlock lust evening by Justice Tiolmes. The event occurred ut the home of the bride’s father, Twelfth and Williams streets, largd number of friends wore in ance. The future home of the couple will be Seventeenth and Castel- Lar strects, Anna The custom of wearing gloves av dancing parties is not as arbitrary as it once was, and gentlemen can study their own convenienco in this mat Vhen it was fashionable for ladies to wes 1t kids and _gentlemen to £0 ungloved, the ladies complained that their loves and waists of their party dresses were ruined by the perspiration of their partner's hands. Then all the gentlemen wore gloves. An incident will show how peremptory the fashion became. A well known society lady was danciug, and in the all hands round figure declined the hand of a certain gentle- man at each round aduring the even- ing. Naturally the gentleman was much chagrined until he learned thet it was his un- gloved hand she refused. 1 remember dancing at a school party y said a lady connected with one of our churches, “and ‘my father, who was an Episcopal clergyman, was present. 1t was in the good old duys when a couple would waltz all the evening on a five cent piece, round and round. 1 had danced six or eight’ times with one gentleman, when my father touched me on the shoulder and re- minded me that | haa danced enough. 1 folt very much vexed, but I now wonder how [ would feel to sce my little daughter, at the same age, whirling about in_the arms of u strauger. The slow aml gentle motion of the wallz us it is now taught, and the aecorous manner in which it is now danced, is a great improvement upon the mad whirl of my younger days. 11 woulll not be toleratud in good society now. A young lady who has returned from a visit to the Pacific coast-says that the popular dance known as the Varsovienne has just reached the California, and that it is hummed by all the society girls with an accompani- weut of words: *'Do you see, do you'seg, my new shoes " It is to be regretted that this most pretty of dances is unknown in'Omaha society. A great fanlt with the orchestras furnish ing music for parties last scason in Owmaha wis @ disposition to hurry the music, mak- ing the dancing spasinodic aud destroying all the grace and poetry of wotion that make the round dances charmiug. It is to be hoped that our orchestras will soon outgrow relic of the old days of hoe-downs and nish music more slow and measured. In the parties aiready given this season there has been a warked improvement i that di- rection. General Gossin. James H Motshano left for Laramie City Thursday. Mrs. Dundy gives a reception at her home Saturday evening, ¥. A. Bmith, of Philadelphia, friends in the City, _ Miss Kate Simingtou, of Ashland, is visit ing her sister, Mrs. Dennis. Mrs. Frank McDonald and Miss Mo Don- ald left Thursday for Philadelphia. . Charles L. Grobecker, formerly of Ouaha, 8 yisiting but now of Chicago, is visiting friends (n the . Thomas 13allerton, chief hosp cd of the Devartment of the Platte, trated with sickness. Mrs. George M. Cooper and duughter have sturned from the east and are now at home, 815 South Thirty-third strect. Miss ¢, who has been visiting her sister g 0., several months, returned home Thursday, Congressman Anderson and wife, of Towa, are spending a few days in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Templeton. OHon. Johu L. Webster gave a pleasant party at his residence last_evening in honor of Judge Brewer, of the United States dis- trict court. “Doc’” Woodburn, government physi at the Rosebud agency, bhas_been in the city a few days tho past week shaking hands with old friends, Congressman W. B. Owen, of Indiana, will on next Wednesduy marry Mrs. C. The wedding ¢ the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pury St. Mary’s avenue, AMUSEMENTS, Mr. Bert Dayis, press agent of George Wilsou's minstrels. is in the eity. The com- pany of which Mr. Davis is agent 18 now headed this way, and will appear at Boya's opera house ou Monday and Tuesday even- ings next. He says they have been nomenal business, “Our success,” he suid, “is easily accounted for. George Wilson's name is known far and wide; it is a familiar one, as you may say, in the two hemispheres, having been identified with the best and most DFOZrossive amuUSement enterprises in exist- enco. No specics of vulgarity is allowe jokes are told that depend upon double'en- tendre as a substitute for wit. Mr. Wilson will sing_several new songs, expressly writ- ten for him.” Tho engagement of the talented artiste, Rosc Coghlan, promises to be oneof tho events of the season. She comos with ancw play, which has been pronouzced by many eminent critics to be the most in rtant con- tribution to [nglish dramatic literature made by any author i recent years. The play is “Jocelyn.” 1t is from vhe pen of Miss Coghlan’s brother, Charles . Coghlan, who isa gentleman of culture and a master of stage craft. The cast requires a company of eighteen péople for its presentation, and the parts arc in the hands of some well known actors and actresses. The company brings all of the scenery, curtains, propertics, fur- niture and stage appointments necessary in the play, thus insuring o perfect and com plete performancs. Notwithstanding the prominence of the star and costliness of the production, there wil! be no advance. in prices. On Saturday evening, the last of her engagement, she will present Charles Reade's comedy, *Peg Woflington, or Masks and Fuces,” To-night at d's_opera house another new play will be given by Mr. Louis Koch's dramatic company. The play is cutitled “Ein Englacnder auf der Brautschau.” It is a comedy with songs which was played over 100 times in succession in Berlin and on German stages. Mr. Koch himself plays the title role, an Koglishman. The other leading parts are 1 the hands of Mr. Art- wan, Mr, Uhlich and the lad The coming week at the Eden Musee will be oue of unusual attraction. For the first time the people of Omaha will have an op- portunity of seeing lady contortionist. This is Miss Lilv Conroy, a beautiful and accom plished girl, whosé power to contort her limbs and hody have been the L of thousunds in_this country and B . In the curio Lall will be found , the water queen ; Kimball, the famous ventrilo quest, Prof. (lenn; the great machinist, and many other attractions. The Kelly & La Petrie *Gold Dollar’ company will appear in the theatorum. Among other members of the compuny will be Smith and Farrell, re- finod musical sketch artists; Sheridan & Wright, acroqatic song and dance; Parker & MeStay, sketcn artists, and otlher attrac- tions. Miss Neally Stevens will give a grand musical recital next Wednesday evening at Boyd's opera house, and upon_this occasion will bo assisted by Madame Fauny Kellogi Bachort, soprano, aud Mr. Martin Cahn, wocompauist. Iu is four years siuce this talented planist appeared before un Owmaba audicuce. During her absence from Oimaba, doing a ph Miss Stevens has been hard at work engaged in study under the great macstro, Liszt, and other famous European professors. = The programme will be composed of numbers, many of them new to Omaha concert fre- quenters, and several of them are speciaily composed for and dedicated to Miss Stevens. The concert is under the auspices aud in_aid of the funds of the Woman's Christian asso- cistion. ———— DISTRICT COURT, The Disposition Made of Various Sub- jects Under Litigation. The following suits were filed in the dis- trict court yesterday : Dwight . Johnson vs Charles I Blazer et al. Petition for the recovery of balance of #£1,200 and interest, bemng purchase money of certain real estate in Orchard Hill addition Charles Corbett vs Douglas Palmer and another. This is an action for the recovery of certain moneys guaranteed by promissory notes. The amount at issue is $364. Ella McGee seeks a divorce {rom her hus- band, John, and prays for the custody of the 1s8ue of their marriage, that of the daughter Pearl. John is described in the petition as a wan of ““violeut and vicious habits” and unfit to have the custody of the child. Desertion isalso wdded to the bst of Mr. McGee's shorteon - Barb Roberts secks for a divorce from he und Josah. At the May term of the district court of this county the de- fendant was sent to the penitentiary at Lin. coin for fifteen years for committing a rapo. Thrde children “are issue to this marriage and Mrs, Roberts prays for their custody. Tho potitions in the'suits of Larson and Walker vs William Coburn, sheriff, and Fanny C. Kimball vs the Omaha Gas manu- facturing company, were also placed on file yestorday The two sealed verdicts sent in Friday night were orened yesterday and the fol- lowing damages were found awarded. In the Hussey Dry company action the verdict was for the plaintiff, damages $233.50, Mrs. Ora Cunningham was awarded $5,000 damages for the loss of her husband. In the case of Gibson an another, the jury Qisagreeing were discharged this morning. County Court. In Justico Shiclds court tho case of Wake- flold ve Honry Finger is still on trial. he case will probably run another couple of days, K. 8. Newcombe Lumber company have entored suit for tne recovery of $300 due upon a promissorv note given by the de- foudaut, Z. B. Berlin, on account of a pur- chase of lumber. eedueh A Home For Omaha's Poor. To the Editor of T Brx: The pressing need of & liome for the sick poor of Omaha is becoming every day more and more apparent, insomuch that the matter fairly forces itsel upon the attention of their more unfortunate sisters. As aresult of much consultation botween the mexivers of the Woman's socioty of All Saints church, it s now proposed, it ‘this appoal shall bo successfal, to rent a small building in soma_convenient locality, Lo it 1t up and furuish it suitably for ta ob' jeot in view, viz: the cure, nursing aud incdical treatment of all auch fuvalid persons as are absolutely unuble to pay their own Charges, such id to be rondered regardiess of any sectarian associatlons or connections, For Lhis purcly charitable purpose it is sug- kested and urged that wonthly pledges be Solicited from he ladies of the city, such Dledges to be £ood for one year and the work of fitting up the house to be begun as 500n as sufMcient number of subscriptions has been secured. Mus. AvausTes PRATT, President. Marriage Licenses. The following marriuge licenses wero s suod yesterday Namo and Rosidonce, | W. Kaufmanu, Ouiaha { Auina Vodicka, Omabia, ) Hervert . Tounant, Omaka. { Mina N. Hayes, Omaba, Poter West, Omaha, ... . 1 Ellen G. Roche, Omahis. .| Louis R, Iolt, Omaha. Lousia McDofough, Otuhi. THE REALTY MARKET. Instruments Placed on Record Dure ing Yesterday. E V Barney to C D Goldsmith, lot 11, ik 1, Windsor Terrace, wd.....\...... 3 W G Albright and wite to'F Palnifag, iot 14, bik 1, Burton’s suv, Arighit’s choie WG Albiright and wite 10 ¥ Palmta 5 Wk 1, Hurton’s sub, Albright M H Brown to ¥ i§ Tonniy point on e line lot 11 blk 10, Patrl add, wd.. o 5 L P Pruyn and wifs to 8 H Brown, iric at polnt on e lwe lot 11, blk 10, Patrick's 2dadd, wd. | EA Bird to W I, i, 16, 12 0, wd. . ¥ Mausis and wite t blk, I, P Hammond's J LBlackand wifotoJ 1 mit Hill, w d.......... J L Black and wite mie HilL w . H Kountze and wife t6 ¥ 1 i and o 1 1ot 6, Kountze place, w d 5 The Patrick Lind Co. to W K 'Kurtz, (0t 1310 18, bix 101, and lots 12 to 17, bk 123, Dundes place,'wd. ... A The Patrick Land Co to W N’ Allen, lot 1 to 18, blk 110, and lot 19 to 26, bik 101, Dundee Place, wd.. ... The Patrick Land DIk T2, Dundee Plico, w d..... Wi Cobiirn to G Specht, 40x 170 ft 401t W of 5 ¢ con lot 12, bik b, Park Place, & d © W MeVi i 8 Maiflsby, lot 21, bik w Temace, w d RS Manlsby and wife to Nebraska Mort- gagze Loan Co, lot 21, blk 2,Junction View Terrnco, 400 200 nof irosby et al, meofn w &' Hiliakor, Tot 19, add, w d 2% Luett, Lo Northup, lot hlk B, Saunders & Hmebaugh's a G E Barker et ul toJ R Comes, 13, Orchard Hill, w e .. George Christofferss to H Ande) 4, Dlk 2, Du Pont Place L Anderson to George 4, blk 2, Du Font Place, q ¢ d e 3 1 Jons to K L Joues ot al, all propriy, ot 14, bl Twenty-one transfers, aggrogating. ..., An Electric Light Company Incor porated. Articles of incorporation were filed yestr- day by the Nebraska Electric Light and Motor company. The principal place of bus ness 18 to bo in Omaha. The capital stock is fixed at the sum of $500,000, divided into five thousand shares of the par value of $100 each and fully paid up at date of issue, and theree after unacessable, “The object of the organization will be tha manufacture of and dealing in_clectric light. The purchase and sale of electric motors and all incidental electric appliances. The incor- porators are: C. D). Corell, W. Marr, Jeft W. Bedford, T. J. Clarkson, J. J. Wills, O, F. Bricgs and B, H. Walker. DIED. JasisoN—Charlotte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Jumison, aged fourteen months, Saturday, November 14, Funeral Menday at 2 p. m. from residence to Prospect Hill. e CHURCHILL ON SACKVILLE. He Thinks That the Ex-Minister Made an Inexcusable Blunde Loxnox, Nov. 17.—(Special to Taw Bge.] ~Lord Randolph Churchill, in a specch at Paadington to-day, expressed the hope that the post of minister at Washivgton would soon be filled. He said there was no doubt that Lord Sackville had been primarily indise creet and had made an_inexcusable blunder, and that no fault could be found with the ac- tion of the United States government towards the minister. Churchbill deprecated insulting and men- soing articles which hud uppearad in” tho English press since Lord Sackyille's dis- missal, and said that Englishmen ought to inform Americans that they cherish no ills foeliugs toward thom. Horses Die atSea. Nuw Youk, Nov. 17.—Another storm-be- lated steamer arrived yesterday. It was th Lake Superior, thirteen days from Liver- pool. Frowm the beginning Lo the end of the voyage it was a seccession of gales. The steamer carriea sixty valuable Lorses, most of them Gonsigned to James Hayton, of Now ton, La., for breeding burposes. Six of them succumbed to the weather Sunday. States. wau, the two-year-old stallion, was the first,