Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 26, 1888, Page 3

~-CHRISTMAS DAY IN OMAHA. The Good Work Done by thoe City Mission. A REPORTER AMONG THE POOR. e Acoompanies Superintendent Rey- polds and T the Sights He Secs—What Was D at the Churches, The Day of Good Will. Christmas day, the ¢ and good wil ied on the with a clouded chilly and cold aspect. This did how. ever, cool the ardor of Omaha citizens, who might have been secn welcoming each othar with the old, familiar “Merry Christinas,” and a hearty shaking of the hand The 1 by the majority in home-like ilies were gath ered gated where new families had been recently established, and the numerous men away from home, and wnd who have not yet made friends, visited places where the impulse of the hour carried them, @ churches were crowded during the @ay, and the places of amusement thronged wtnight. The city's charitable institutions were not neglected, many generous people remembering the maxim “It is bottor to give than to receive.” The inmates of the jail, the patients at the hospitals, and the poor goncrally were reminded in some way that Chiristmas is the scason when “'good will amoug men’’ is paramount. Max Meyer and his clorks presented T, H Hoyer, the old watchman of the firm, with a mealskin cap, gloves and mufiers for a Christmas box. Mr. Hoyer has boon in the employ of Max Meyer for over tweuty years, aud is highly respected for his intogrity, honesty and courtesy by every employe of he firm peace daw no day was obsery simplieity. I\ together, Fricnds congre FROM TIIE OMATIA MISSION. Many a boy and girl would havespent a merry Christmns yesterday if they had only known how happy they made the poor child- ren of Omaha b the gift of their worn out toys, and many a citizen would have felt hap pier to-day if he had contributed moro liber- sly to the wants of his fellow citizens who are less favorably situated. There were some that did contribute, and @t an early hour yesterday morning the Omaha City Mission house, on Tenth strect, E:m-m.-.x 4 strange appearance. Beof from South Omaha was there, and with it were iles of clothing more or 1éss worn, but each 1 its way went to show that th Bome, at least, who cared for tho w otrers, Aud toys! Thero wera lots of them, with the doll predominating. There wus the cent doll and the 75-cent doll, there was the runctte and there was the golden-haired londe, there were dolls dressed in velvets nd in calicos and dolls not_dressed at all, nd then there were other things that could ot be valued at their intrinsic worth, but by the regrets that must have gone with hem from their childish givers. One col- lection of wooden spools, strung together by paby hunds, scemed to be a modern edition of the widow's mite and u broken-down toy wacon from Ashiand was valued for the 00a wishes that sent it so far. 1f the giver d seen how eagerly it was claimed by ono of the city boys he would have boon more han sutisfied for the sacrifice he had made n_sending it. ‘hen the picture books. Thumb marks told how often they had been read bofore, E:mm werc none tho less welcome to the hildren, who hardly knew what a picture ok was. And there was some truit among the gifts. Part of it came from the apple stands, and a banana or two told that the strangers of sunny Italy did not forget the poor of the oountry in which they had found a home. Cakes und cundies were in light supply, but done the less acceptable to those who got em. Ten o'clock was the hour fixed for the dis- wmmon of the @fts, and it is to the Re . J. Harsha, of the Iirst Presbyterian church, that the plan musy be credited Wagons and hacks wera. on hand to con ;them to their respective destinations, and nore than one society belle feit all the hap- ler at the social gatherings of the evening ause she had spent_the morning in mak- ng others less fortunate share in the gifts of plasison; == t fell to the lot of a Brr reporter to follow fn the walk of Mr. Chas. Reynolds, and see how the work was appraciated. Down among the tracks, sand heaps aud rock piles that mark the interscction of Seventh and Jones trects, u number of one-story shanties are idden'by the sun flowers that siieltor them fn summer and f them around in winter. t was there the hack in which Mr. Reynolds arded the gifts he was about to distribute, t stopped, and it was here that the first ellow dog came outand greeted the report ut hie came in a friendly way, and th is bark was short and business-like, the wag f his tail scemed to say, “Teace and pood ill to all men,” and the reporter guided the basket he was carrying to the first abode. It as @ foreigner of some kind that came to he door, and in reply to thequestion if there Averc uny children in the house he suid: *'No 10 speak English.” He was left for a while @nd Mr. Reynolds and the reporter carricd their buskets to the next bode, where some children were made appy by the gift of a few dolls, Then a tle boy, who seemed to be a waif, came up d eyed the baskets. He took stock of hat wus in thew and then voluntecred his rvices as to their distribuvion, He pointed ut a house in which he said there were z‘:émn- kids," and followed the baskets in to what the “kids" received. They got olls, picture books and toys, and Charlie, Jor that was the name of the guide, exprossed his admiration for a tin trumpet, which was peedily given to him, For a moment or Lwo ‘e disappeared, and then returued with more boys looking 1or trumpets SI3f I'd known this was Sunday I'd hey no to Sunday school,” said ono of them as e edgzed up to the reporter, who was crawl: Ing thirough a break in the fence, “Hut it isn't Sunday—it's Chiristmas,” the yeporter said. “Well, I thought it was somethink like fhat. But what are you doin’ wid them things givin' 'em away! When ave you in' to have yer dinner{ Is it to-day ¢ By this time the tin trumpets wore very merally distributed, and heralded the vance of Mr. Keynolds and the reporter. s Look undindly to them and barked an socompaniment, but expressed the utnost will o the'bearers of the baskets, One freckled facod cat sat on a gato post, and after exprossing his disgust at the noise, made an attempt to scratch a curly-honde wrohin that was wying a mouth organ, an then disappeared, only to come up purrin gnd rubbiog around the visitors as they en- Rered tho house. Of course it was deceitiul, ut that facr was 10st sight of in the grati ude expressod by the man and lis ife as they recewed the gifts sont em by frieuds they hud never seen hey were foreigners, and waiched with mouthed astonishment the lavish dis- h‘:y of wenlih shown them. A tiny baby in © arms of the mothor caused Mr. 'Reynolds 0 dive into tho depths of the basket ho car- gied and produce a number of articles which meither Lo nor the reportor could name, but Which were evidently appraciated by the mother. 5o grateful did she seem to be, that she got a fair supply of all thata baby neodls, d when u woolen nodershirt and & hnen 8 skirt were wducd, her joy was un- bounded. With a graceful beud of the knoe, she soized Mr. Reynold's hand, imprinted a nun it, and wound up & rapidly uttered dress, in w foreign tongue, with *‘Tank ou." And then her husbaud came for #nd puc out his hard hand and said, u.' B0 fince 8 oub was made. across tho elis, and Churlie offered his hélp Lo carry o busket that welghed down the reportor. 0 was not hurt when the aid was ¢ h t pointed out a house coverad with plecos *, B! galvanized iron, and, after a tlast on his apet, said : ere's @ woman sick in there," Avd thore was. Lying on a tumbled up was & woman sick—very sick. The . #walls of tho room-the only one tte house ntained-—-were covered with the odds and s of paper that ave looked upon us rofuse )y the city shops. One 8x12 window panc Foiitted @ part of the sunshing to show 1! want really was, and an indow revealed the bed. s fire in the stove, scarcly enough to rec- ize, and @ little' three-year-old girl lost 1seif o tbe shadows of thet ono swall . The husbund was there wnd cffered the solitary chair to the two visitors, while Mr, Reynolds explained their errand “It's hard to be sick on & Christmas,” said the invalid. “But Tam feeling better now," she added, and Mr. Reyn dived on more into his basket. Ha by out of the same indescribable garments, gave th little girt a doll and fitted her out with a pair of shoes, and, with a few words of cheer, left for a moment, only to be called back and told that there was another and smaller babe that uired a fow trifling articlos of clothing. He had ot scen the other babe, but he was equal to the emer. gency, and it is safe to say once more that the donors would been twore than repaid had they he light comos into the eyos, and the into_the cks of the dying mother say she is as she saw what her wis 1o wot But at seen color they ying child 1ast all was over, the baskats emp tied and the hack started back to the Mis sion. The dogs had become acquainted and forgzot to bark, and while the blasts of the tin trumpets could be heard throughout the bottoms, there was only _one that was down to see Superintendent Reynolds off. That was little Charlie, without father or mothe and us the hack drove he said “T'm goin' to be down thiere Thursday and 'l fetch the other kids along.” TRINITY CATHEDRALS Ciiristmas services eclipsed anything that has ever been attemptod by this very justly ¢ d choir of this church. I it is trie, as some peoplo say, that the musical to be cut down 1n the new tain that Mrs. Cotton's e a fitting finale to he successful direction of the cathedral choir, Anything finer than yesterday’s music could not be imagined. In some respects the ritual was marked by an incongruity seldom evidenced in & cathedral ensemble. With such an_abund- ance of musical capacity at hand, itis re- markable that the psalter, togother with the preces and respouses in the matins service, were not sung. The order of services for the day were holy communion, 7 &, m. morning prayer und high celebration, 11 a m. At the former service upwards of 150 communicants presented themselves, and a congregation that filled the cathedral to its utmost capacity was present at the later service, which was a most imposing function. Bishop' Worthinigton, who was attired in full canonicals, was celobrant. Dean Garduer, of the cathedral, and Dr. Doherty, of Brownell hall, acted as gospellor and epistelor, respoctively, The sermon was preached by Bishop Worthington from the text “Let us now go even unto Bethleham." There was a large choir of surpliced choir- isters, supplemented by the St. Cecelia soci- and the regular quartette composed of Mrs. Cotton, Miss Roeder, Mr. Wilkins and Mr. Reval B Upon the latter vo calists the bulk of the musical labor de- volves, and in overy respect thoy asquitted themsclves admirably, 1t would be dificult o pick out of any community four voices that harmonize so porfectly as'do the voices of Trinity quartette. In Buck's *“Te Deum, written in B minor, the vocalesen displayed was delightful. This uumber is most clahor- ate in its composition, and abounds ith somo of the closest harmonies ever written ; but in o instance was there tho slightest slipon the part of the choir, if a little ap- nt indecision upon the boy choir in their “attack” is overlooked. The ‘‘Sanctus passage was suporbly sung, and the crisp- ness of the delivery in some of the piano passages brought out in_magnificent relief the exquisite blending of voice, creating a profound impression amongst the congrega~ tion, Mr. Wilkens had several solos allotted to him, and in each ease acquitted himself splendidly. His intonation was perfect, and and at all times, a cultured vocalist, his dutics yesterday fitted him like a giory, with the result that his vocalesin amounted to a genuine trivmph. Mr. Rev. France was in good voice, and dia good sor- vice. Mur Cotton's exacting duties as choir director had evidently not impaired her vocal organs because she sang all of the music apportioned to her perfectly, and her solo in T'ours’ “'Sing, O Heavens,” was deliv- ered with an inteusity of devotional earnest- ness and artistic _merit seldom heard in a church choir. Her upper notes were as flute-like as ever, and coupled with a repose of manner peculiar to this singer, her efforts yesterduny were & positive musical treat. “Sing, O Heaven' can bear repetition. It is wonderful piece of choral work, and its beauties were thoroughly appreciated by all present yesterday. The auxilliary choir were well up to their work, and Prof. Butler made as much out of the wretchedly poor organ at Prinity us it was possible to do. ST, PHILOMENA'S The programme announced in yesterday's issuc was strictly carried out at’the cathe- dral of St. Philomena. Bishop O'Connor, besides officiating as celcbrant at the pontifi- high mass, also imparted the Papal ben- ediction, which the esteemed prelate, by the courtesy of the reigning pope, Leo X1, is privileged to give on great occasions four times during any one year. t dated Decembor 6, 1855, was read in Lat and then trauslated by the pastor, Rev. I McCarthy. A plenary indulzence was also granted to all those who had complied with the necessary condition The decorations we chaste, simple and suggestive. The side altars were profusely decorated with Howers and evergreeas, Mozart's Twellth mass, with organ and orchestral ad animent, was sung. Mr. Jules Lombard, basso; Lieu- tenant John Kinzie, U. S. A., ténor, with the regular soloists, voluntoers and choir, too modest to claim’ or scck especiul mention, made 1533 mewmorable in the musical history of the cathedval, her Carroll should be credited for his pains in drilling, directing and costuming the acolytes, who were at- tired i purple capes, luce’ surplices and car- dinal soutuues, The sermon was preached by Rev. P, Kin- sella, S. 1., from the text “Et Verbum Caro factum est,’” St, John i:10, Father Kinsclla, S. I, ewcidated this theme as only the theo- W can who has the leisuve for thought and the training for telling it. MOLY FAMILY CHURCH, h, whichrequives but slight dec- s, was resplend- Father Schacter | mass b and . Futher not_elaborate but sung Harr| celient effe 10 o’clock. The chol Millard's mass with Damen preached the sermon from Isainh, ix:6, “A child 18 born to us” Miss Mercuchoft presided at the organ. The mu- sic was devotional and condusive to pious thought. ST. JONN'S CATHOLIC, [hie throng here was not as great as at the cathedral, but the crib which filled the place of St. Josoph's nltar, the acolytes, the min- istors at tho “throne,” the flowers, lights, evergreens, th smelling inconse, the musie (Haydn's first in B), the “Veni Cre ator” of Novells. the bonediction after tho mass, Rosmini’s O Salutaris” and Tambili- otte's *“lantum ' must have inspired the soul of auy christian to sing with the desire to unite with the angels in “Glory to God on high, and pence on carth to men of good will.” Tlus was thetext and substance of a remarkably beautifal and edifying ser- won by Rev, M. Dowling, 8. J. “Paganisin,”’ said the spoaker, “infidelity and materialism despise the manger at Both- lehem. Faith protests against this i and able to justify its protest, prophets and their forccasts of the future point to thy Christ as the redeemer, the an- nointed of Jehovah. His birth snd life awmidst such humble environments, his teach- wfluenco on the race of man and mark Hin as the grandest figure human history.” Mrs. Burkhard presided at the organ, and St Joln's Collegiate church choir wwmply sustained its well-carned reputation, 8T, Tho people of this congregation must have been both surprised wrid delighted to sec their pastor, Rev. . Boyl prating b o'clock mass, after n Aix w confinement on i sickbed. He preached & short sermon. as much us his physicai strength would aliow him, and tears were as plenteous as swilos— not tears of sorrow, but of joy—to see a be- loved pastor strong’ enough to make such an effort as he did yesterduy, His text was: “Glory to God on high and peace to men of good will." “Glory to God, the object of man's creation, and peace to men of the will good enough to receive the glad tidings.” He said, “Adam and Eve fell, 5o did the angels, Oune iutellcotual sin lost hoaven to the angols forover. But Cheist the Redeemer, saved fallon man, througlh his exile, his suferings and doath.” Ihin is the day we all commemo- vate as His birth, He is the grandest fizure of ali times, tho Christ, the Redeemar, the lau-God. How man should love Jesus the Cracitied, and live as if he loved Him.” The chiidren of the parochial schoo! sang several beautiful hymns dauring the mass. Lather St. Lawrence, the newl; appointed assistant pasto sang the last mass at 10:30 and preactiod a most_elogiently appropriate ser- mon. Mozart's fivat innss was sung. Mrs. M. Howaed prosided at the orgau, and the reguiur vloir sang with zeul and efféot, The THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1888 utiful decoraticns of the charch were credited to Mrs. Andrew Murphy, Miss Nora O' Connor and Mr. Thomas Vandeboegarder. ALL SAINTS than in the Episcopal church ngly observed, Whilo pre ling yours have always boen noticablo for auity of tho services M that chureh, it must bo admitted that this year witnossos a advance in overy respoct over former periods, None of tho churches were elabo rately decorated and such as wera orna mented had conflned their cfforts to tho ohancel and sanctuary. Holly, woodbine, mistletoe and smilax were the principal fac tors in the ornamentation of the edifices. Large congregations, beautiful music and generous offerings were the characteristics of yesterday's sermons. he church of All Saints, of which: Rev. iis Zahner s tor, ocommenced the Christmas obsorvance with a spacial vesper service on Christmas eve, at which Miss Pennell and Madame ' Kellog-Bachert sang appropriate music, assistod by the ordinary church oholr, undor the direction of Mr. Thomas J. Penuell. Yes terday, the sorvicos commenced with an early communion, and a second celebration at 11 a. m, The etcharistic music was *“Tours in I and the anthem, one selected from the Messiah: “O Thou That Tellest:" solo and chorus, was carofully selected and very creditably executed, Miss Pennell'ssolo work being especially commendable. ST, JOHN'S EPISCOPAL. Of this littl church, Rev. Oszood Pear. son, is rector, It secureil large congregations yesterday, Under the direction of Doctor Palin Saxby the surplicod choir sang a very delightful service of morning prayer holy communion, which commencea at 11 a, m. The Sunday school festival will be held It in connection with this churchon next Thurs- day evening, that being the patron Saints (St. John's) day. $T. BARNADAS. This church, the rector of which {8 Rev. John Willinms, was ablaze with lizhts in use on and about the altar at the mid-day ser vice. The church was crowded by a congregation in the main com- posed of ladies. The musical rogramme was an ambitious one, King Tall's communion service in I being nsed, with Stainer's “O Zion That Bringest” and Garrett's “Te Deum” and “Jubilate" in F intorpolated. Whatevoer clse it lacked, want of earnestness on the part of the choir could not be noticed in their desires to mako a creditable showing. It was very eviden however, that the timber of the choireste was not equal to the exacting music that re quired intorpretation. The roctor preached a short, practical address from the altar steps on the subject of the nativity. FIRST M, K. CHURCHL The First M. 5, church was crowded last night by the Sunday School scholars and their parents, who were assembled Lo partici- pate in the annual Sunday School Christmas festival. In every respect the mecting was a groat success, and the elocutionary efforts of the various scholars met with gene plause. Some of the juveniles disnlaycy marked ability in_their recitations, Master Dan Cotton and Miss Blanche Miller fair captivating the audience by their clever re tais, There was some good singing auring the evening by the scholars, and the enter- inment was brought to a very successful termination by the appoarance of Santa Claus down the chimuey of a cottage that had been erected in the northwest corner of the chureh, and a distribution of Christinas gifts ail round. AT THE FIRST DBAPTIST. Christmas evoning was cclebrated in unique fashion at the Firsy Baptist church. The great feature of the evening was Mr. J. H. Daniels’ homophone, a most happy and ingenious musical arrangement. Stretchod across the place usually oceupicd by the choir was a long picce of white cloth on which was an immense bar of music, with all he notes from iower to upper I, including the intervening sharps and flats, thirteen in all. Behind the screen wore thirteen sing- ors and at a given signal their faces ap- peaved in the large openings in the notes and discoursed the sweetest of music. The runming of the gamut, imitation of a pipe organ, solos, choruses and other musical selections were rendered. The novelty of the aftair and the excellence of the music brought out storms ot applause. Mr. Daniels recom- mendad the use of the homophone in a very witty speech, This was followed by the advent of nta Claus who came in on a boat as there has not been enough snow to allow him to come in a sleigh as usual. All the little folks roceived two presents each, Mr. Lawar, the pastor, and Mr. McLead, the superintendent of the Sunday school, both receivek handsome gifts. AT KOUNTZE MEMORIAL. The Christmas festival of children who at- tend Sunday school at Kountze Memorial church, was celebrated last night at the church, About one hundred children were present ompanied by their pavents. The church was decorated with evergreens. Wreaths and large Curistmas trees decorated the space in frout of tho oran. A large space, covered with evergreens and. snow, represented the cave from which Sant Claus was to bring sweet things to the chil- dren. The sacred service was conducted by Rev. Detweiler, and the supervision of the cluldren was undertaken by Dr. Leisenring. The children sang some preity Christmas carols and rendered them well, after which little Adelaine Iugan, a beautiful flaxen- haired child, three years old, gave o recit tion. Santa Claus next appeared on the scene, to the delight of the youngsters, and he gave every one of the Siunday school at- tendants a box of candy and an orange. TIE BCHWABEN-VERE The Schwaben-Verein cclebrated Christ- ning at Metz hall in the good old 5| of the fatherland. A Christmas e, laden with presents, was the main ction. Everybody presont was givea a number and was presented with the gift on 4he tree bearing the same number, In this manner everybody got a present, Dancing, music and convivial pleisures occupied the remainder of the evening, THE DINNER TO TilE BACHELORS, General Seerctary Jenner assisted by his eming wife, dispensed hospitality to nine- bachelor residents of Owmaha yesterday afternoon. Dinner was served up at 4 o'clock in the committee room of the Y. M. C. A. buildig. Affer a splendid menu bud boon done full justice to by the company present, Mr. Jounor welcomed the gentlemen in a fow shosen sentences expressive of the great sure felt by himself and Mrs, Jenner at mecting their guests, Short speeches wero made by every gentleman at the table, in which the sincerest thanks were tendered to their host and hostess for the favors col ferred. After a few hours of social enjoy ment the guests dispersed careying with them the liveliest feelings of gratitude towards both Mr. and Mrs. Jenner. Various profe slons were represented at the banquet. Doc- tors of medicine and lawyers, mechauics and drammers, with divinity students and news- paper meu, all met iu the most delightful manner to partake of the good things pro- vided. AT THE COUNTY JAIL It was Chrisumas at the county jal, too, and, as usual, the unfortunate turkey wus suerificed to the hunger of the inmates. For tiie nmth time on occasions like this, Juilor Joe Miller furnished the Christmas menu at the county bastile. He was sitting in a little room gazing out in the dreary solitude as the reporter tapped on the huge iron _door of the juil. In a moment the heavy lock re- leased its grasp, and the massive iron obsta- cle swung open, Inside all was quiet. The “pegister’” showed that fifty-eight unfortu- nates, who, through some misdeed, were com- pelled to svend their hollday within impreg- nable walls of brick and belind huge bars of steol, against 144 on Christinas 1887 But, strange tosay, out of the fifty-eight, but one was thus located on the Christmas 'of 1887, This one is_Louis Berghoff, charged with larceny. Ho has recently been granted a _ new trinl by the supremoe judicial _tribunal of Nebraska. *‘Doc,” us Berghoff is commonly called in the jail, is given the freodom of whe corridors during the day time, and by reason of his geotle- manly ways, he has made a‘warm friend in every revorter whose duty requires him to cnter the receptacle of felons, As the re- porter entored the corridor he ?nnped the hand of Herghoff and “‘wished lum a merry Christmas.” The !atter paused for a mo- ment, and then said: “What, wmerry Christmas to a man in il 1" s The gloom that curtained the features of the prisoner told very plainly that he fully compreliended his situation. AL this point the reporter directed his at tontion to the cell on the uoper tier, within which Rlizabeth Beechler is coufined. The orisoner remuined sileat and did not pose be- fore the iron lattice work of her cell as she is wont to do when admittance is given out- siders to the jail. On the contrary snhe had her shuw! sispended over the doorway, whith shut her out from the sight of ocoupunts of the lower portion of the building. When asked how sho was bearing up, the jailor stated that she was doing rematkably well Upon_ the arrival of the hour for luncheon shortly after noon,'Shé partook of the turkey, oftee and other dalicavies as heartily as the rest of the prisonees. - David Kauffman, the tobacconist, presanted the inmates with some cigars and tobacco. Representatives from the churches conducted religious services in the morning, and' wholesome advice was given tho unfortunitebeings. Some listened with apparent intovest but the majorty either gave their attentlbn to something elso or received the proffeted tounsel with an air of stolid indifference,’ Among the formor class were soveral who ¢ame forward after the services, warmly thamked their visitors and promised, when they were once more at lib- erty, to make a strong 8ffort to reform. AT THEPOLICE STATION Although the police were wont to overiook cortain irregularitiss in their fellow beings Christmas eve, there were numerous Indi viduals who not only abused this privilege but also the use of stimulants, and in_conse quence they awoke yesterday morning to find themselves occupants of apartments at the central station, Those who were held on petty offonses were given a hearing be fore Judge Berka, and where a prisoner could explain to the court the manner in which ho meandered from the paths of dis cretion he, upon a_promise of ' reformation, was aischarged. Several of the foundlings that had been bagged by the police the nizht previous were held for crime more serious than intoxication, and accordingly were re manded for a hearmg to-day. AT THE POOT FARM, The inmates of the county poor farm were treated to a special Christmas dinner by Superintendent Mahoney. ~ Mr. and Mri Mahoney attended personully to the wan of their boaraers, and did everything in their power to make Christmas day a happy one for the unfortunates who happen to be resi dents of the county poor farm AT ST. JOSEPI'S HOST The sistors at St. Josepk's hospital did everything in their power to make Christ- mas @ happy one for the patients under their care. The church services were as elabor- ate as the small chapel would afford, and aftor the ceremonies a special dinner of roast turkey and other concominitants was served to the inmates of the hospital. A tmas tree and other amusements fol- od the dinner. VISITING TIE CHTLDRE W. J. Harsha had a vory happy Christmas, jadging from the smilo of grati- tude and benevolence which compasse: countenance yesterday morning at 9 o as he sent from his residence five carriages Laden with toys, clothes, candies and other luxuries for distribution among the poor and noglected children of the city. The contents of the five wagons wore given to the rever end gentleman for distribution by mer chants, tradesmen and others liviug in the city. Mr. Harsha had divided the city in districts and hnd- set certain_portions each conveyanco to visit and distribute the contonts of each carriage. Mr. and Mrs, Staden bud charge of one wagon and v seventy-five familics; Mr. Scott of anoth Rev. A. K. Harsha another, Mr. Beck another and Mr. P. J. Qualey, of the fifth. The gifts were intonded for the poor children of the city, and from _appearances nobody ap- preciated the kindness of the contributors, nor the enorgy of the distributors more than the poor littlo waifes. The receipt to tho barefooted of a pairfof boots, to the thinly- clad of some warm garment, to the hatless a cap and to others a box of candy or an niusing toy was both a source of joy and a reminder of the pejee and good will wmong men which they hud often dreamed of, vut had never before experienced. Mr. Harsha visited 300 famuiics in all and to each dis- tributed some slight token of the zenorosity of the more favored' citizens of Omaha. In his rounds the reverand gentleman came ross several familics iw_ dire distress and them us far as_he was able. M, s very muoh plensed with tho suc coss of his undertaking, and says that his efforts have been met with a prompt and generous response from the people living in the cit) TAL. DINING THE FIREMES. ‘The Water Works company gave to_each married man of the fire department a torkey for u Christmas gift. 70 the unmarried men n dinner was servod last night at the Paxton hotel. Chicf Galligan brought his ty single; men into the hotel 6 o'clock amd marched them into bar room before supper. It wus the chiefs treat this time and they all seemed to appreciate it. The Paxton served one of its best dinners to the boys and a most enjoyable time was spent. During the feast somobody whispered “fire.” The boys started and _wera about to rush from the table when the chief called them to order by assuring them it was only the lisp- ing of a reporter who_happened to be d at a table in the viemity. AT CENTIAL POLICE STATION. 0, I'm lazy, I'm crazy I'ma {i) 1t was Christmas might in the police cells, and it was midnight. Twenty-eizht prison: colebrated the eve in their own way, and spent the remainder of the night in the lock-up. One of them sang a Chrlstmns carol as above, Gus burued brightly in the office, and threw the blue-coated guardians into clear relief, while the more quictly disposed prisoners sought the benches furthest in the shadows and vainly at- tempted to sleep. Where the shade was darkest two of them endeavored to spend portion of a two days’ sentence in the forget- fulness that the drowsy god alwuys brines, and no movement on their part would show their want of success. Next to them two sprucely dressed dry £000s clorks glowered on each other fiercely as they thought of the fight in which they were engaged when the police interfered. One was bailed out, and as the other watched him passing through the door the look of hatred changed softly toa far away melancholy one, that. spoke of his first ap- pearance behmnd the bars, and his first Christruas from home. Then he stretched out on the hard wooden bench, and no donbt endeavored to drewn in his broken slumbers of the old folks at home Five inmates eraced the adjoining cell, and behind the bars fought their battle o'er again —the same battles that brought them there, One ould date his_ history to the old slavi s, and not even tho stern surroundings could keep him from *‘patting” the old plantation melodies of the times hefo' de wal.' His cell-mates did not in- terfore, but listened to him amid the snoves of a drunken mun in the nextcell. The drunk had bee od up in the streets with 227 in his ins et, and a soldier and a printer shared the cell with him, Then came the cage where the soiled doves peercd through the gratings or sank to sleep in the far off corners. Only two were there, One was a landlady, decked in fashion's latest styles, but her stay behind the bars was short. The other was a boarder, with dark brown hair, She remained all night, because, unlike the other, she had no friends 10 bail er out. And so it was that they spent, tho night in Omaha, although vears ago, or perhaps one year ago, they used to fully un- dsrstand what was meant by the words they 80 often used, “*A merry Christmas to you." HOW THE GAMINA FEASTED. “Let 'or go Gallagher.” That was the grace a s boy said, as he sat ddvn to a bountiful re past, and gathered in' alll the dishes within reach. It was at a Christmas dinner given to the newsboys, shoe blacks and messenger boys of Omaha, by L..Dunbaum & Co., of the Philadelphia restaurant on Fifteenth street. Kighty or ninety of the boys enjoyed it, and in their own way. * The hour for the dinnor was set at 2-0'elock, but some of themn tried to get the start on their rivals, and were there at 12 They sl enjoyed it, how. ever. Some of thom liked the soup best, somo of them the fricasved chicken, or the turkey or the venison, pie, but they all en- joyed themsalves. Ono or two of them en {n_vml throwing potatoes’ and bread at the boys who were unablel ta | clean their plates rapidly as the ; throwers, but the proprictor interfe thoy pleaded guilty “awith no defense and said: “See the fun we're having." But they all spent a merry Christmas, and owed it to the @euerosity of the Philadelpnia chop house. They wera as well behaved us could bo expected, when, as one of them put it, HChristmas only comes three times a_year,” The messonger boys took the pennant for good behavior, One or two of “them even went so far as to put down a nickel or a dime for an extra plece of pie which was not on the bill of fare, though it is neadless to say the money was refused. Some who were on duty did not put in an appearance till nearly 4 o'clock, but v last, when thoy all were fed and had lefv the chop house, it would have been a cold wind that would have chilled the warm corner in their hearts devoted to Danbaum & Co. AT THE WOTELS. The different hosteiries of the city did all in their power to make the day @ pleasant one for their guests. ‘There were but com paratively few commercial travelers at the hock headed news- as when hotals, as all who could had gono to their homos to eat their Christmas ainner. How- evor, a number of people from the city, the Blufts and other neighboring towns, who had not been invited out, took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy an unusually good din ner. All the hotels presented bills of fare that would make the oyes of an epicure dance for The Murray had a unique mex in the form of a lotter enclosed in an lobo. The guests showed their app of the splendid dinner and the m in which it was sorved by presenting ) J L Morris, the hond twaiter, with a diamond Pin Among the guests at the Paxton were old bachelor firo laddies, who were pro with a maguificent dinnor by the waterw, company. A number of omployes of waterworks compane were also present The Millard, Arcade, Barker and other hotels all had their diniug rooms unusually full of guests, who were rominded by the magnificont spreaas that the day was an un usual one. — Thoy Feasted Mr, | At the Hotel Iemond yos! of young men occupying aparty prepared an elegant foast compli Mr. Bochme, fo rk of the hotel Tables were filled with nd things to eat and drink, und tho ladies and gentlomen of the hotel, 'and a fow outsiders, enjoyed a de lightful dvening,enlivened by music, egemog and other good things suited to the vccasion - Offers to Settle. Cit1cAGo, Dec. 25.—A local paper says that a dofinite offer of sottloment with creditors is announced on the part of C.J. Kershaw whose £2,000,000 failure was the upshot of the famous Harper wheat corner. Twenty per cent of the value of claims is tendered, 200,000 in cash and §200,000 in Kershaw's notes, endorsed by Iggleston, the wealthy ex-member of the firm, who still maintains, however, that he was not o partner at the time of tho failure and was in no sense lable lozally. To recover. the re maining 80 per cent of accounts Kershaw will turn_over 1500000 worth of claims against Cinemnati parties which the Fidelity bank litigation may make worth something. Kershaw s reported to be doing well with his million bushel terminal elevator at Ta coma, W. T the nted the ehme, a number nts the ntary to erday C The General Was Arrested, WasiiNaroy, Dec. 25.—Acting Adjutant General Kilton hus received w telegram from General Stanler, confirming the reports of the arrest of himsell and aide at Austin, “Pexas, while exeeuting an order of ejectment from toe sccrotary of war, What further ac tion_in the mattér will be takon by the gov- ernment has not yet been determinod. What Boulanger Will Do Panis, Dec, 25.—Goneral Boulanger, in an interview to-day, said: “The firsc ace of my government, if the country raises mo to the presidency. will b laws relat- ing to banish everyboly and open to all Frey Frauce 1 love 50 well.” No Quorum at the Council. The members of the city council who were not cclebrating Christimas met last n tat the regular mectmg time, Phiere was not a quoruu present and tho mecting adjourned. Put Money New York Times: Undertaker (tore cent widow)—In the death of your hu band, my dear Mrs, Hendricks, the community loses a valuable membar, Widow-—Ah, yes, Mr. Mould. Under < “ou will want solid ma- hogany. of course? and take him something was to wait behind & plece of woods. A armed men took the hostler and went with him to the place of rendezvous They all lay down behind the log 1 waited for “Brazelton. By and by he rode out of a thicket into anopen space and came slowly toward the unsuspect- od ambush. He his pistol in his hand, as if suspecting that things were not all right. When in thirty yards of the log the whole party rose and fired, killing both horse and “rider in an instant. It wus one of the most dents that ever in those troub body was riddled with Increase of Wealth in the Chicago Teibune: Tho Tradesman, in its January issue, will give tables show ing the total vent for 1888 of real estate, personality, railroads, the southern states to be &3 651 e following the increase taxable alth in each of the southern states botween 1880 and 1888, together with the por centage of ench during the same period: to eat. He in a certain party of six SCROFULA 18 that Impurity of the blood which produces unsightly lumps or swellings fn the neck; which eauses running sores on the arms, legs, or feet; which develops ulcers fn the y0s, 6Ars, OF 1080, often caising blindness or deatness; which is the orlgin of pimples, o cerous growths, or * humors;” which, fasten- Ing upon the lungs, eauses eonsumption and death. Tt1s tho most anclent of ail diseases, and very few porsons aro entirely free from it " CURED It Be Dy taking Mood's Sarsaparilla, which, by the remarkablo cures It has accomplished, hias proven itself o be a potent and pecutiar medicine for this Al 1f you suffor from serofula, try Hood's Sarsaparilla “Every spring my wifo and ehildren have been troubled with scrofula, my little boy, threo years old, belng a terrible sufforer. Last pring he was ono mass of sores from head tofeet, Woalltook Hood's Sarsaparilla, and all have been cured of the scrofula, My little boy is entirely freo from soros, and all four of my ehildren 100k bright and healthy."” W. B, ATHERTON, Passaie City, N, J. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Sold by all druggists. 81, slx for &, Prepared only by C.1 OO & CO., Apothecarivs, Lowell, Mass. 100 Doses One Dollar well carri dramatic inc about Tuscon Brazelton's oceurred some days, South shows Por cent inreas Alabama -+ Arku ioridn, Georgin Kentucky Misissippi North ( Sourh Car Tenncssoo Virginia Toxns, Nina lina, iy A Devotod Husband at b Philadelphia Rocord: Wife theater.) Phew! Oh, you what moeans that hor broath? Husband—Um —=— or ——, you know 1 stepped outside to see My, Smithabout, Lill he owes me. Well, I missed nith, and while standing in the lobby made the acquaintance of a very ploas- ant gentleman - “Oh, yes, I know all ahout A very plonsant gentleman, who said he was w personal friend of Worth, the Pavis dressmaker,” Dear ui “Yes, and he took such that he offered to ot his fri to furnish you with cont off.” SOh, you darling! to think of it.” “Yes. Well. T was so delighted that T natueally wished to the prover « o thing, so we adjourned to the Palaco No, I don’t, 1 I don't generally | s wd acouple of drinks to- have a Christias present for my wife | gothor while talking over the latest which [ have 1o keep hidden for the les and prices, you know." next ton days.” G} Isn’t 1t grand? you see him again? “Weli, the fact is, my dear, that aftor leaving him 1 was approached by a noted deteetive, who kindly warned mo against the stranger, who he saia was a notorious confidence man, just out of ¢ penitentiney.’ How provoking! Woll, you are not going out aguin, I hopo?™ Only once. You sce, it is my solemn duty, under the cirenmstances, Lo go out and treat the detective.” - VG Kerr's theead. Ha ydenBros Play. (nt tho you it e odor’on your The population in the states named has increased nearly five and a half millions since the cousus of 1830, 4 . Lots of Mysteries. Detroit iree Press: Soon the other ovening a policoman saw a man with something hidden under his coat enter an alley as if anxious to es- cape observation, nd after being trailed ashort distanco he attempted 10 enter a barn. The officer rushed upon him and gave hime the collar, but the prisoner eoolly said SCome, now, don't give it away.” “Who are you, sir? “Mr. . and this is my barn.? “Oh, s0 you are. Well, you were acting verd que You don't geuer- ally come this way. after dark ey to mo nd Worth at b0 por dresses 3 How good of you ¥ When will Pad Attack of Senato Washington Lotter: A good deal of quiet fun goes on in the senate that the world never hears of. For example, a certain senator, who is a candidate for re-clection before the legisluture of his state this winter, was sitting in his seat this afternoon with a very stern and loomy expression upon his face. One of his colleagues approached him and ud: *What's the matter. look us if you were you heard” bad ne Iy dear siv,” expression you m al Dignity. General? htened. You Have | We rec s the reply, ‘‘the = §500 for $300. for fright 174 ostave, rosewood cnso, A tull Widow=-I—Ithink so. Undertaker—Syer faithful to his tfes and loyal to s fricnds. Widow-—Ah, yes, Mr. Mould. Undertaker—And the plate of pure silver, 1 suppase. Widow—Well, er, eh, yes, pure ver. Undertaker—I can recall generous acts of your husband. anoble nature, Mrs, Hendricks. Widow—Ah, yes. Poor John was the the soul of genévosity. Undertaker—The handles and trim- mings will have to be first-class in every way, of course, and say about twenty- five carringes Widow—1, or, hardly think co carringes will be needed. Undeataker—O, s they will, my dear madum. Consider your hushand’s standing in socicty and the number of friends hehad. Tt is a serious question if twenty-five will be enough. Widow—Very well, Mr. Mould. Undertaker—Thank you, M. dricks; I believe that is all. du- must be sil- S0 many He wus many Hen- Good morning. e A free and easy expectoration s fow doses of Dr. J. H. McLc o Luny Balm, in all cases of hoars throat or difficulLy of breathing. ‘I tive cents a bottle, i g £ The President’s Future Hon According te the Philadelphia Pre it is now quite decided that upon the iration of histerm the presidentand eveland will reside at Orange nd Mre. Clevelund will b ant business occupation in York. The president has been offered the management of several important financial institutions in New York ciy, and it is understood that he has quite decided to uceept one of the offers. He has also been tendered some law part- nerships in New York. but it is said that he has determined not o retnrn 1o the practice of law pure and simpl His d n in favor of New Jorsey as arceidence, it is said, is in lance with the wishes of some of t known leaders of the democrat in that state. Th waited on few days ago and his decision, it suid, was reached after their interview with him. Some of them consider it certain that he will remain in polities, Many persons contraet severe conld during the carly winter months and permit them to hung on persistently all winter; weakening the lungs and pav ing the way for citurrh, chronie bren- chites, or consumption. No produ impo! one can afford to neglect a cold. A single bot- tle of Chamberlain's Cough Rewmedy will cure the most severe cold, and cost but 50 cts. I'or sale by druggis. Stories About Jay Gould, Epoeh: Itissnid that when Mr. Jay Gould is going up or down the stuirs of the L road, he always puts his left foot ou the step fivst, even if he has to get of step to do it. If, by accident or through thoughtlessness, he huppens to start with the right foot, he is certain to remark it bofore renching the top of tho steps, und, il he does, will veturn and start ove in. Another reported peculiarity of Mr. Gould is his antipa- thy 0 fuir hewled men. There is not a single blonde clerk in his immediato cmploy, and it is said that he disiokes to do business with men whe have fair hair, M i L Bill Brozleton, Washington Post: I want to tell you that the first and greatest lono highwayman in this country lived in Tuscon, and his name was Bill Braz ton. [t has now been seven or cight urs since he was killed, While he lived he wasithe tervor of Southern Ari- zonn, and he did all of his work single- handed. He seemed to be heve, there and every- whero at the same time. Finally it was suspected that w hostler working in the stable wheve Brazelton had been em- ployed knew something of him. He was taken out on the edge of the town and hung up till he was almost dead, when he ed to confess, on condi- tion that Brazelton should be shot out- right,us he would kill any mau who betrayed his secret at the livst oppor- tunuity. The hostler said he was w go out to meet UBrazelton thut very n Three are sit- arve Go nothing but senator, influential citizens of ting in the opposite galle: watching me with critical ey away and mind vour own business. - His Best Securisy. Utiba Observer: A story is no, new, stool. searf and price $500. Must be sold ) on easy payments, Jo S. CAMERON, 1519 Dod Successor to Cameron & Smith, - Twenty Per Cent Less. t told of a | g s. Camevon; 1519 Dodge st., will, young merchant of Utica, N. Y., who | for the next ten days, sell” pianos and went to New York to purchase a bill of | gpgans for 20 per cent s than any goods. The young man went to the me- | house in the city. tropolis with his wife and child. Enter- B g Ingu large wholosule house.thowife | 7, wcares thrond always the bost, and child sat 1n a chair while the young husband selectod a bill of goods and | sold and recommended by Hayden Liros. 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