Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 3, 1889, Page 5

“RITCH UP AND FOLLOW ME," Colonel Fletcher's Command on That Famous Retreat to Omaha. NEVER BESMIRCHED HER NAME, Oaptain Henry Oatley Tells What the Vallant Colonel Said When Ho Appeared Before His Fellow Officers. in Defense of Colonel Fletcher. The sevouth day of the court-martial which Is trying the case of Lieutenant Colonel Fletcher at Fort Omaha opened yesterday morning by the reading of the offered the day previous and considerable time was consumed ini that way. ‘When Lieutenant Chrisman was called he was asked by the court to specify as to the loud calling which attracted his attention at the time he saw Colonel Fletoher running from his quarters towards the city. He answered, "My attention was attracted by the accused calling to his coachman, *Never mind it, but hitch up and follow me.' ‘T'he judge advocate then announced to the court that the prosecution was closed. @The defenso at once introduced the first witness, Captain Henry Catloy. He testified that he was present at the meeting of officers at Colonel Fletcher’s quarters upon the day that he made his explanation to Captain Dempsey. On that occasion Colonel Fletcher told the officers that he wished to make an explunation of some recent trouble, He said that he denied having ever charged his wife with improper conduct with either Captain Dempsey or Dr. Henderson; that he never doubted his wife's virtue. He acknowledged that he had had trouble in his family, and had used words he wus sorry for, but he never accused her of anything criminal. He said that he came home late one night and found Captain Dempsey in his wife's room attonding his sick boy, He loved the boy. and it hurt him to think that a stranger would bo called In in preferenco to him. The witness did not think that Colonel Fletcher, in _his explanation, admitted that he had charge: wife with infidelity, but to the contiary the wholo tenor of his tulk was adenial. Tho coloncl said that he had, in the heat of passion, said things he was sorry for, but nothing to the extent of charging his wife with criminality. The . witness could not recollect that the ooionel had in any way implied that ho had accused his wife of infidelity, nor had he at- tompted to explain what he had said “when 1n tho heat of passion.” Witnoss did not un- derstand that ho had admitted making any cnarges of infldelity aguinst his wife, “What, if anything,” asked the counsel, ‘dhd the colonel say of occurrences that pened before he had come to this pos “Ho smd that to make an extended expla- nation of the trouble in his family, it would bo necessary to refer to incidents that had occurred at Fort Robinson which worried bim very much.” In his cross-oxamiuation the captain said he could mot swear that Dr. Henderson's name was mentioned at the meeting, Ho did not pretend to give the colonel’s exact words. ‘““D1d the accused say why he had been ab- sont from the post the night he saw Capt. Dempsey at his home wheu his boy was sick " “He said he had been to a meeting of the Loyal Legion.” *You had to take much for granted in what ColonelFletcher said, dida’t you?"| “No. I didn’t have to take anything for rantod. I thiuk all tho officers in the post new what he meant.” "The judge advocate then attempted to as- * sail the testimony, but the nedrest he came 10 doing 80 was upon tho lst question, when he asiced him: “You did not _pay very close attention to ‘what the colonel saiq, did you, being previ- ously acquainted with the facta? “"()n the contrary, I paid the closest atteu- ion.” “Then please state what he said.” I gannot do it.” Captain Kellar was the next witness called. His recital of the events of the meeting was nearly the same as that of Captain Catley. The colonel, he said, had remarked that he had said things that were construed or could be construel us accusimg hus wife with criminal intimacy with Cap- tain Dempsey, but the witness understood the colonel to deny having made these charges. At the meeting Cavtain »iills had told Colonel Fletcher that either hLe or his wife had been told by Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs, Mckarland and Miss Miskey that Colonel Fletcher had made these charges and Cap- tain Mills said he believed them and this ended the interview. At that meeting Colo- nel Kiewher did pot admit ever having charged his wife with having undue intimacy ‘with either Captain Dempsey or Dr. Hender- son. ‘The witness had discussed' the moeting with other officers in the club room a few days lator. The discussion arose from the fact that 1t had transpired that charges were to be made against Colouel Fletcher. -~ ‘Was there or was thero not," asked un ofticer of the court, *'a movement on the part of the officers of this post to securo some concerted action by the officars in their treat- ament of Colonel Fletcher (" “No, sir. “Was thero ever any such movement con- templated “I'hore was immediately after the moet- ing some talk about striking Colonel Fletch- er's nume from the club list, but the matter was dropped witlrout action.” First Licutonant Waring was the last wit- ness called before luncucon. Ho told the events of the meeting at Colonel Flotcher's quarters and said that he understood Colonel Flotcher to have denied making any charges --of mfidelity agaiust his wife. The ,judge advocate asked the witness it he, as & married man, would leave his sick ohild and go to town. Objected 1o by the de- fonse and objection sustained by the court, After the brief recess taken to permit the ntlemen of the court to indulge in such ro- roslments as they micht desire, Licutenant Toualey was called upon to testify in bohalf Speaking of the meeting at of the defense, sccused had of a_conversatio MoFarland, in whioh certain vhings he had saad about his wife had been distorted by Mrs. McF nd. In the interview Colonel Fletoher started about o dozen times to ex- ‘plain sowne domestio trouble he had 1n the past, but finally exclaimed, My God! I can- not make these matters public!” The wit- LESS Was very sitive in his declaration / that the accused had not admitted in that intorview making charges of infidelity against ‘T'he witness stated that when the officers called at the quarters of the accused, Colonel Fletcher began by giving as his reason for fleaving the post that morning, the fact that he did not desire to fight a woman, snd left to avoid scandal. In his explanation Colonel Fletcher said that he did not know what his sister-in-law or his adjutant had said about him, and had delaysd making an explanation bocause he thought every oue was against’him, but he desired the ofticers to understand the case. “There were no new developments upon cross-examination, A servant girl was the next witness calied. She testitied that she had done kitchen work in Colonel Fletchor's family since last April, and was there when Mys. McFarland was visiting Mrs. Fletcher lust June, Her name, she said, was Cecelia Hansen. “During the time that Mrs, McFariand was there, did you tell her that you had eard Colonel Fletcher toll his wife to go to 111" sho was asked +1 did not.” *'Did you ever hear him use such lan- 0! o “Did you ever know bim to abuse his wife!” ‘. I never did." Did you ever tell Mrs. MoFarland that nel Fletcher hiad told bis wife that she “Nldn'l & with him to another posti’ o “Did Mrs. MoFarland ever ask you if you n\:l&i tostify to these things " WNo.» Cruss Examination—*Did you ever admit anybody that you hud heard Colonel to Fletcher tol! his wifo to go to helli” SNon “Did you ever adumit to nybod{l that you Bad seen Colonl Flotoher svuse his wifer" 'No," The witness was thon excused, and the court sdjourned and repaired to Bellevue muk:.l invitation extonded by General testimony | IN THE COURTS. The Consolidated Street Railway's Answer In the Motor Suit The most important feature in the courts yestorday afternoon was an answer and cross bill filed by Attorney John L. Wahster for the Consolidated Strect railway com- pany. He sets fortn in brief that the motor company has no right on South Omaha streots or any other streetsexcept in Omaha, for the reason that the authority granting them their allezed privileges in the southern suburb was insufficient. His cliont, how- over, secured its priviloges in a manner wholly lewal, and 1t is entitled to as much of the earth’s surfaco as it cares to cover. A number of exhibits were also filed. Judge Doane will hear the case to-day. A new case bagun in the district court yestorduy afteraoon was by Julinne F. Olsea against Frank and Addie Wassorman, The plaintif alleges that she had loaned the assermans £6,000 and had taken as scour- ity for the payment of the same a mortgage on lot 4, block 193¢, city of Omaha. Only §1,800 of the amount hos been paid, and plaintiff prays for a foreclosure of the mort- gage In July, 1888, Frank judgment, 'against John Svacion appealed the case, and got Council- man Frank Kuspar and Mary Svacina to be- como his bond suretios, The judgment of the lower court was confirmed in the higher court, and an exeeution 18sucd against John Svacil It was returned unsatisfied, and 3 y Shoul has begun suit against Svaocina's st 08, Jogeph ller, the brower, was made the de- fendant 1n & garnishment suit yesterday uf- ternoou. A real estate agent named B.J. Tebeault brought the suit, and affirmed that he helped sell certain real estato of Iler’s to W. MoMenomy for $20,000, and that $525 yot due him as agent. T'he replevin suit brought by Alfred L. Andrews against the Dispatch Publishing company was on trinl all day yesterday in the county court. It was not concluded, and will be taken up again at 10 o'clock this %flrnlnu. The amount involved is about 00. —— Low Rates From Omaha and Council Bluffs via the Northern Pacific to all points on the North Pacific const have be placed in eff permanently. The stop-over privilece given on Northorn Pacific second-class tickets enables the intend- ing settler to personally inspect any vortion of Washington Territory. Free second-cluss sleepers ave run via the Northern Pacific from St. Paul through to Tacoma and Portland. TO | ISCUSS FREIGHT RATES. Open Discrimination in Favor of Chi- cago Must be Stopped. At a meeting of the commercinl exchange of Atchison, Kan,, Monday evening last, it was resolved to invite cities of the Missouri valley to send representative to a conference 10 be held at Atchison, Ausust 14 at 2 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of discussing the dis- criminations made in freight rates by the various roads against Missouri valley points, The circular dwelling on this point, which has been extensively circulated, asits that each city send at least five ropresentatives. The jobbing houses liers have euch received a copy of the circular sent out. Al Me- Cord, of McCord, Brady & Co., when questioned concerning the matter, said: PAINEE SRRy good — move, and one that receives our hearty support. Itis high time for the jobbers of the Missouri valley to assert themselves. Omaha is discrimi- nated against in the interest of foreign com- petitors, and the only way we oan remedy the existing evil 18 to make ourselves heard. ‘We can do nothing individually, but by con- centrating our strength we can move against the opposition with a powerful force. We concur in the action of the Atchison com- mercial exchange, and I have written the officers of that body to that effect; also noti- fying them that if possible, Omaha will be ropresented at the conference. I think that action in this respect should not bo delayed Snoul procured a Svacina for $351, a point that is really necessary. The wholesale merchants of ~ "Omaha have grounds for basing their com- laints of discrimination, The through rates ‘rom Chicago to points in Nebraska cannot be compared with the suin of the locals in any degree of fairness. This applies prin- cipally to points in the South Platte country. I suppose the merchants of Atchison are alike situated, and as the points in the case are identical, Omaha should be represented at the Atchison meeting. The railroads here promised to remedy the through Chicago rate, but as yet no uction in this respect has been taken.” WILL ENTER OMAHA. The Lowa Lines All Express a Desire to Gain an Entrance. The Union Depot company has received its charter, the charter members being Messrs, Holcombe, Kimball and Dickinson of the Union Pacifio, and Holdrege and Calvert of the Burlington. General Manager Kimball stated that a reply from allthe Jowa lines, with the exception of the Wabash, had been received in response o the inquiry made by the Union Depot company as 0 whether, in case of the construction of a union depot, they would enter Omaha with their trains, He states that all of them have expressed their desire to gain au entrance to Omaha and that they will accept auy reasonable terms looking to that end. {he question was _ also propounded by the . Union Depot company as to whether they would enter the union depou on a rental basis establisued on a fair inter- eston the money invested, and the lowa lines have returned an amrmative reply. The officials of the Wabash have been also requested to make a reply and it is thought that the same will be made in a few days. Railroad Notes. E. L. Lomax, general passenger agent of the Union Pacilic, has returned from Chi- cago. Colonel J. A. S, Reed, general traveling passenger agent of the Union Pacific, is in the city. Superintondent Ressequie and Trainmaster Baxter of the Union Pucifc have returned from the west. G. D. Dannis, rate clerk in the passenger department of the Elkhorn, has been pro- moted to cashier of the local freight depart- ment of Omaha. . Ma. Tuos. Leg, proprietor of the Lee hotel Arkadelphia, Ark. says that Swift's Specifio has so strengthened “is wife for her labors hostess that he can recommend and em- hasize the assertion that as a toonic for ies and chiidren S, S, S. has no equal. Additional Letter Carriers, A Washington telegraw to Tue Bes states that Colovel Bates, chief of the free delivery service, has just issued an order for the ap- pointment of five additional carriers for the city of Omaha, the appointments to take effect on September 1. Postmaster Gallagher stated that he had recoived no ofcial notice of the issuance of the order, but was glad to hear that the ap- pointments had been authorized. ““We need more carriers badly,” said the postmaster. *I expected ten additional men,but can make great improvements in the delivery service with five more carriers.” With the addition of only five men to the force in the postoMoee it will be impossible to increase the number of deliveries in the out- side districts now served, but the delivery service will be extended to Central Park on the northwest, Dundee Place on the west, and Ambler Place on the soutbwest. This will ‘cover about all the territory within a radius of four miles from the postofiice. Ouly one delivery per day can be made, but in view of the fact that this district has not been served at all, this will be & great 1m- provement. Don’t putronh;o (oro‘!én wines when ou can get & better one at home. Try ‘'ook’s Imperial Champagne, Try it. They Are Boomers. The people of Watertown, Dak., are very anxious for excursion party of Omaha business men to visit them and belv boom their town, which they believe will secure the state capitol. A. M. Kitchen received a letter yesterday asking him to interest himself in the matter and complete such ar- raugements here us scem necessary. They propose to pay all expenses of the trip and provide entertainment there for as mauy as cowe. | WITH HONORS REWARDED. General Brooke Commands the New Department Team. HIGHEST COMPETITIVE SCORE. How the Platte's Markemen Were Yesterday Treated to the Dis- tinction Which Their Merit Won, The New Team. Yesterday morning a magnificent garrison flag was run up to the top of the staff which rises from the middle of the square in front of Colonel Henry's and Major Benham's headquarters at the Bellevae rifle range. There was little breeze to swell its ample folds. Asaconsequence it hung about the pole not inaptly suggesting the braided streamers of a May day festivity, The work of the competitors had ceased. Their staading had been announced, and as well as might be, in the sultry atmdsphere, the hard-worked officers and mon disposed them- selve: v the relaxation to which their the It was also pay-day for the soldiers, and many an itcbing palm tound an easy manner of raising his apirits and parting company with his earnings before they had been long in h1s possession. The ofticers grouped around an elm in the square, and talked of all things bright and fair which ennoble the human heart. They wero a careless, happy lot, and there were tew among them whom one would not oxpect 1o find Iast at n feast and first at fray, if such an emergency should arise, About noon country vehicles rolled into the grounds. They were heaped up and rolling over with collections of all kinds of humanity, Later, fashionable equipages arrived from the city. The occupants were received in cavalier style bv Colonel Henry, Major Ben- ham, Captain Coolidge and the dashing young officers whose gallantry is not the least qualification for which they must be commended. . 5 train from Omaha whistled. Of- ampered to their tents, The band of nd 1nfantry, under Sergeant Kinne- man, which had taken position under a bit- tor-sweet troo, placed itself in position to greet the commander of the Department of the Platte. At the head of the woodland glude which leads to the grounds, General Brooke, in full dress uniform, was met by Colovel Heury. As both appeared at the west end of tho square, “Hall to the Chief” was played and continued until the colonel’s quarters were reached. There, with the wind slightly ag tating the folinge, the presentation of medals to the successful competitors was awaited by a number of people, among whom were: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reed, Miss Mabel Balcombe, Mr. ana Mrs. Dave Collins, Miss Sage, Miss Williams, Miss Krag, Miss McClintock, Mrs. Thomas Orr, Hon. and Mrs. W. J. Connell, Mr. and Mrs. P.L.Perine, Miss Grace Perine, Miss Shooumaker, Captain and Mrs. Cool- idge, Dr. and Mrs. Haskins, Miss Henry, Mrs. Jewett, Miss Jewett, Mrs. J. K. Cham- bers, Licutenant and Mrs, ‘lerrill, General Brooke, department commander; Colonel Terrell, paymaster; Colonel Henry, Major J. ‘W. Barriger, Lieutenant Rowe, Captain Catley, Licutenant Kenzie, Major Blunt, General Kautz, Major Randlett, Major Chaffe, Lieutenant Wright, Lieutenant Chrisman, Lientenant McClain, who is the first ofticer on the ground to take part in the cavalry competition; Chaplain Nave, Art Guion, and others, Dr, Henderson and Lieu- tenant Wright. AU 8:40 o'olock there was a scampering from the tents. On the south side of the pa- rade ground the competitors formed in a single line under the direction of Lieutenant Gregg, who acted as adjutant, Colonel Henry being the officer in command. Each competitor carried his trusty Spring- field rifle and the breasts of many of the men glistened under an array of medals. Nearly every ono wore the sharpshooter's cross, while on the coat of Lieutenant Goodin shone a large one for tke skirmish contest of 1884, as also one for leading in the preliminary practice of the division team in 18: rgeant Deitz of F, Seventeenth infantry, wore two department gold medals, Lone Star medals given by the citizens of San An- tonio, and a silver medal, Facing this competitor and on the north side of the squad werv ranged the commis- sioned ofticers who have, in variousways, been engaged in the management of the camp. They had an imposing effect, being in the main young, handsome and capable of cre- ating a most favorable impression. To the right of the latter stood General Brooke motionless as a statue. His arms were folded. Dignity rested upon his brow, and the bearing of every competitor was in his eye. Behind him stood his aides, Licutenants Rowe and Truitt. The line having been formed, Adjutant Gregg read the number aad the points ob- tained.n the competition by every soldier had taken part in it. his over, the names of the rifle team and’ alternates were read, and, as each name was aunounced, the owner stepped to the front, with others forming a line between the com- manding officers and the unsuccessful marks- men. At this juncture, General Brooke walled to the front and addressing the soldiers spoke about the important business in_which they had been engaged, avd the other coming contests, The bard work of the past two menths had borne its fruit, and he hopad to seq the department team of the Platte carry off the prizes in the division contest. If the team did as well there as ithad donc ia the department _ contest, which he hoped it would, he would have no anxiety as to the result. Ho greatly regretted that the medals had _not arrived, but they would be delivered at the first opportuuity after their_arrival. Tho general concluded his remarks by congratulating the competitors on their excellent work. Colonel Henry stated that, with the per- mission of General Brooke, ho desired to thank the men for the mauner in which they had acted since their arrival. Their conduct nad been exemplary and thero was no reason tofind fault with them, The band then played, the presentation was over, and congratulations ensued, The team consists of the following men: James A, Goodin, second lieutenant, Sev- enth infantry; Albert Saladin, first ser- goant, I, Eighth infantry; John Corrie, pri- vate, band, Seventeenth infantry; Gustave Ohrenberg, private, A, Second infantry; Ed- mund Gerber, sergeant, F', Twenty-first 1n- fautry; Beaumont B. Buck, scoond lieuten- ant, Sixteeenth infantry; Leonard Deitz, first sergeant, F, Seventeenth infantry; James W. Davis, corporal, B, Sixteenth fantry; William' Evans, ‘corporal, G, Six- teenth infantry; James Brennan, first ser- geant, [, Second infantry; Charles Elwell, sergeant, C, Second infantry; Richard N. Davidson, private, I, Eighth igfantry. The last two are ulternates. Licutenant Goodin receives the gold medal, the three next silver medals and the last six bronze medals, The record made by these men is the finest ever made in this department, exceeding that of lnst yeur by 916 points. The exooss would have béen groater had it not been for the uniformly unsatisfactory weather which pre- vailed during the sbooting at known dis- tances, which resulted in the loss of at least a couple hundred points. The total number of points last year was 5719. and of this year 5,035, This great result is the reward of the uuremitting labor which Colonel Henry has dovoted to the practice. ‘Tng BEE of yesterday published the stand- ing of thirty competitors, the remainder be- g as follows: Heury Hart, corp. G 7th, 441; Richard White, corp. A Sth, 433; J, 8. Pari, 1st lieut. 21st, Constantine M- Caftrey, sgt. A 17th, 437; 'Charles Simeson, sgt. D 17th, 436; Patrick Donaghue, st 16th, 436 k Warner, sgt. 13 2 James Scott, sgt. D 21st. 4: sgt. 1 17th, 425; James Whaley, corn. C 8th, 424; William Morgan, sgt. D Sth, 424; Fred- erick Stearns, sgt. C 16th, 421; George Ball, prys H 10th 419 John A Averaetby, ses. 3 8th, 415; K. J. Grumley, 1st lieut. 17th, 415; John ' H, Cottle, sgt. C ' 17th, 410; Patrick Morgan, sgt. C17th, 410; James 'A. Ogle, K '16th, 408; Joun' Callopy, corp. B . i Albert’ Sauer, sgt. 2d, 408; Géorge Dresler, sgt. H 7th, 400; Christian Jensen, prvt. B 17th, 508: Charles H. Kans- water, sgt K 2d, 3 W Sehoenbroed, KrvL( ind, 807; Danlel O'Connell, prvt, H 1st, 506; W. L. Pitcher, 1st lieut. 'Sth, §91; Loyal Vau Trapp, corp. A 3lst, 838; Thomas Reynolds, 1st sgt. I 2lst, 834; William corp. H th, musician: i 'H Linsloy Black, corp., C 21st, 85 Joseph G. Chonoweth, prvt K oist, 86 Richard Mallott, corp B 01st, 838; Wilham Wilson, prvt B 17thy 88: Willlam Neher, sit K Sth, 819; Ernst R, Ahlonstort, prvt A 16th, sick during compt: Willism Akerson, prot G 2st, sick durin; mp. During the presention an ubiquitous pho- tographer caught the party. He afterwards caught the team albfip,'and still later the hoterogenous mass 61 ' 'bewitching ladies, statoly men in richly drimmed uniforms and the nondescript retingg guests from the oity. In front of Colonel Henry's quarters were displayed throe silhowotto targets which nad boen riddled with bujiets, One by Lieu- tenant Goodin, of the Seventh, showed 83 hits; one by Private Ohrenberg, of the Seo- ond, 30 hits, and one by Corporal Evans, of the Sixteenth, 26 hits. The display attracted the attention of every person, the ladies es- pecially, who seemed particularly solicitous s to the number of deadly missiles which had struck the *'poor fellows' " hearts. A concert by the band kindly granted by Lientenant Kinzie, adjutaht of the Second, & romp 1n the woods and move for the train brought the festivity to a close. Last night nearlyall the young men packed up their goods to return home, The rifle team will remain a month to indulge in athletic exercises, Lieutenant Goodin, how- over, it is likely, will obtain a leave of ab- sence of ten days to go to St. Louis. Lieuten- ant ‘Tyler will bo jolned by his wife to-day anl return to his camp; Lieutenant Mclver will return to Fort 'Laramie; Licuten- ant Buffington to Washakie; Lioutenant Pitcher to Niobrara; Lieutenant McFar- land to Niobrara; Lieutenant Cochrane to Camp Pilot Butte; Lieutenant Grumley will spend a short time in Leavenworth; Lieu- tenant Muir will go to Russeli; Lieutenant Palmer to Sidney and Lieutenant Johnson to St. Louis. Lieutenant Hutcheson will further orders, Nearly all the enlistod men will return to their posts to-day. Those who have been working hard on the range, however, will be allowed to rest for about a weok. The competition this vear has brought a number of young, excelleat and promsing young military gentlemen to this city, whoss departure will be a source of regrot to those who have partaken of their generosity and enjoyed the hearty good nature, gentleman- liness and nonor which characterized them in all their dealings. Diener, Gilholly, 883; Francis 8815 romain till Two Lucky Men. Raving been asked many times regarding my fortunate investment in the Louisiana State Lottery, I do not object to making a statement concerning it, said A. Keller, us our reporter asked for a statement. Some time since I was a member of a club for one month and sent a couple of dollars to the Louisiana State Lottery, but without draw- ing any prize. This time I sent one dollar in my own name, and received one twentioth of ticket No. 34,331 in return. This ticket drew the third capital prize of $50,000. I sent my ticket for collection and within five days I received u draft on the Bank of Com- merce, at St. Louis for $,500, 1 have not used the money vet. I am well pleased with my investment of one dollar. Of course I was delighted. I have determined to in- vest this money in real estate, and hope to double it by another fortunate investment. The Lottery company certainly dealt fairly witii me, and I shall patronize them again.— Lamar (Mo.) Democrat, June 13, Shortly before the May drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery company, a driver of a slop wagon purchased one-twenticth of ticket No. 43,847, which drew on May l4th $100,000. Thie ticket, was placed with tho Saliba National bank on May 20th for collec- tion, and on May 81 thé bank paid to Schultz $5.000. He has been (in. the habit of invest- ing cach month for some time past, and at last has realizod his dream of years. A boautiful 80-sore: farm, well stocked, will soon be 1 the possession of Jno. Schultz, tho slop wagon driver, 88 he stated to a Ro- publican_represontat{ve that he was now negotiating to exchange his £5,000 for a home in lus ol age.—Saliaa;, (Kus!) Republican, une —e SOUTH OMAHA NEWS, The Foresters® Picnic Programme. The committee on programme and amuse- ments has arranged-~the following pro- gramme for the picnic to be given Sunday by Count Magic City, No. 168, Independent Order of Foresters: Foot race, 800 yards, between Captain John J. Sexton and Joseph L. Anderson for a purse of 850, s Free-for-all foot race, 200 yards, 60 and 40 per cont to first and second man, Sweepstakes, 100 yards, free-for-all, 60 and 40 per cent. Tug of war between Snuth Omaha teams twenty each. Boys' race, under twelve, and 40 per cent. Sack race, 100. yaras, free-for-all, 60 and 40 per cent. Potato race, 100 yArds, free-for-all, 60and 40 per cent. Balloon ascension. Greased pig race. Boot race, half mile and return, for a prize froe-for-all, 60 of $20, Base ball between Court Gate City, of Omaha, and Magic Uity, of South Omaha, for $10 a side. A friendly set-to between Prof. William G. Cranston, of South Omaha, and an un- known, An elegant album will bo presented to the Dest lady waltzer during the day. Foot ball games between teams from Courts Gate City and Magic City. The Quarantine Question Again. A petition has been circulated for signa- tures in regard to the quarantine as follows : ‘o His Excellency, Hon, John M, Thayer— Governor of the State of Nebraska 0, the undersigned members of the South Omaha Live Stock Exchange, believing that no contagion will resulv therefrom, respect- fully ask that you exempt from the proposed quarantine regulation agalust cattle bought av Kansas City and destined to this point, such cattle as shall be purchased by the South Omaha packers and brought hers, . companied by a certificato of health for im- mediate slaughter and unloaded at the indi- vidual chutes or pens of said packers, pro- vided that when 80 unloaded the cars be either sealed or disinfected and returned to thre point of origination, In response to the following petition Pros- ident A. C. Foster has called a special meet- ing of the Live Stook Exchange Saturday af- ternoon, the 8d, at 1 o'clock : A. C. Foster, Esq,—Dear Sit: Pleaso call a special meeting of the Exchange for Saturday, August 8, at1p. m., for the con- sideration of a petition for the modification of the quarantine regulation, Signed, J. A. Hokr, E. P. Savaas, Lze Roruoniip, EDWIN SHARPE, 1 GironnEst & HANNA. The 8 mén Speak. “‘Please contradict i "Tur Bee the report published about the futdhded strike of the switchmen of the Unibh’ stock yards. The meeting.referred to was held in G, A, R. hall, No. 1314 Douglas street, Omaha, Wednesday ~ evening, gnd was in ref- erence to Kansas City matters and had no referetl whatever 1o the Soutn Omaha yards oF matters here.’ Manager Babcock cstated to Tue Bee representative that ‘thane had been no action taken tending to a strike and that all is going on swoothly and’ pleasautly. The griovance committco Ll _calied on him in matter, which under fiie existing circum- stances it was wholly dnexpedient to grant, aud I so infornied them. - As nothing sinco has been done I presumg, they are satistied a8 I am confldent they O\lght o be.” Notes About the Civy. A score of botter pleased, botter enter- tained and moro gratful Triohds never wont o from this ity out to a picnic than the friends who accepted the invitation of Mrs, Clarence ~ H, Sobotker to picoic in Hanscom park Thurs- day afternoon. The lunches were as invit- ing as edibles can be, as palatable as epicures oould desire, and served as elegantly as hostess can do oF the refined wish. It was satisfying to the full. The Methodist Episcopal church was fillea Thursday evening at the crazy sooial with friends ~ to enjoy one of the best entertainments and artake of as palatable & lunch as could be desired. The programme was exceptionally fine, the spread most inviting and the attention and service without fault or flaw. The costumes of tne ladies were striking and appropriate and they covered themselves With” as many rudnu @8 they added money to the treasury und. THE PLANS WERE ACCEPTED Final Action of the Council on the City Hall Matter. WORK WILL BEGIN AT ONCE. The Board of Public Works Will Have Nothing t- Do With the Disposi- tion of the Present Foundation. The New Oity Hall, “T'll have the bond ready In fifteen min- utes after I reach the office in the morning." “Aud I'll have it signed in an hour after it's ready.” The speakers were City Attorney Webster and Architect Charley Beindorf, as they stood exchanging confidences last night after the council had taken decisive steps toward the erection of the new city hall, There was no trouble in the matter at all, All of the councilmen were on hand except Burnham, Bedford, Ford and Van Camp. The committee on public buildings and prop- erty, Messrs. Chaffee, Wheeler and Couns- man, submitted the following report: “Your committee to whom was referred the city hall plans would respectfully report that we have examined the same and find them in conformity with those presented by ‘Gate City’ (Fowlor & Bewndorf) in competition. ‘We would recommend that Fowler & Bein- dorf be instructed to prepare blazks for the use of bidders; nlso to prepare a torm of ad- vertisement for bids. We would also rec- ommend that this council do advertise for bids (acoording to forms to_be prepared by the architect) at once for all work necessary to erect and enclose the building. If adver- tised at once bids should all be in by August ‘We would further recommend that the ty attorney be instructed to prepare the proper bond as between the said architects and the city of Omaha.” There was but little discussion of the re- port. Mr, Counsman stated that the com- mittee had very carefully examined the plans and specifications and found them com- vlete and correct in every particular, Mr. Snyder offerad a resolution that no contract convict labor be allowed on any of the work, and Mr. Hascall put in a clause that all o the stone cutting be done i Omaha. Both resolutions were adopted and the report of the committee unanimously confirmed. The question of the disposition of the foundation now 1n on the city hall site was called up and disposed of by the adoption of a resolution offered by Mr. Wheeler, recon- sidering and rescinding the resolution adopted by the council at a former meeting, instructing the board of public works to re- move and sell the foundation of the city hall. This settled the matter, and the council- men drew long breaths, all apparently sutis fled that the final and decisive step had bgen taken for the completion of the long delayed work. A number of other matters were disposed of by tho council. The city engineer was authorized to em- ploy an additional engineering party during the busy season at an expense of $200 per month. ‘An ordinance was passed ordering the paving of Nineteenth street from Leaven- worth to Mason with Woodruff, Kan., stone, An ordinance for the vaving of Twenty-sec- ond street from Ciming to the alley north wont to the committee on paving, curbing and guttering. Mahoney was granted permission to move a frame building on Thirteenth strcot, near Jones, while a brick building is being built on lot 8, block 195. A petition for the grading of Thirty-sixth street, from Center to Francis, was referred to the committee on grades and grading. The petition of George S. Smith and others for a change of grade on Twenty-first ave- nue, north of St. Mary's avenue, was re- ferred to the committee on grades and grad- ing, and u protest against the proposed grad- ing of the said street referred to the commit- tee on paving, curbing and guttering. Have You Cat-rrh?—There remedy you can try without dange: hum- bug. nd to A. G. Coleman, chemist, Kala- mazoo, Mich.,for trial package of his catarrh is one cure. His only mode of advertising is by giv- ing it aw; Postage 2c. Judge for your- self. Mention this paper. e Wire Hydrants Again. City Comptroller Goodrich says that Coun- cilman Wheeler's statement relative to irreg- ularities in the charges made on water hy- drants shows a lack of knowledge on his part of the true situation. Chief Fire Marshal Galligan keeps a com- plete record of every hydrant in the city,and approves all water bills before they are paid, consequently he is ths proper per- son from whom to ascertain whether the company collects the same rent for inter- mediate hydrants as for those at corners. “‘People are liable,” continued Mr. Good- rich, *‘to be fooled, because our contract says that the water works company ig entitled to 8 full price hydrant. Frequently the ordi- nance locates them short of that distance, but this certainly does not make them inter- mediate."” Ladies should try Mihalovitch’s Fun- garian blackberry juice,it is refreshing and non-intoxienting. Paving Blocks Disposed Of. ALl of the blocks rejected by Chairman Balcombe, of the board of public works, were removed on Clark street, but on being sorted over the contractor was allowed to use about one-fourth of them. The remain- ing three-fourths have been carted away. The work of paving this street is progressing rapidly, and the paving will be complete from Twenty-fourth to Sixteenth street. J. B. Smith has commenced the concreting of Spalding street from Twenty-fourth west to the Belt line. Horsford’s Acia Phosphate Relieves the Feeling of Lassitude 80 common in mid-summer, and imparts vitality. —— Peddlers Protest, The vegetable peddlers of Omaha are very indignant over an article which appeared in an Omaha paper last Sunday. The article in question accused them of selling withered vegetables, ana showing enormous potatoes as samples and delivering ‘‘pee-wees,' A committee, representing the poddlers, sends a lengthy communication to Tue Bxe, scoring the editor of the puper in question, and referring to the leading commission houses for proof of the untruthfulness of the statements, Cushman’s Menthol Innater, cures catarrh, beadache, neuralgia, asthma, bay Fevor. Trial free at your druggist. Price 50 cents, Inspector Duncan’s Report. During the month of July the inspector of plumbing issued 276 pormits to make exca- vations, of which 131 were to mastsr plumb- ers, 70 to drain layers, 44 to the gas com- paoy, and 81 to the waterworks company, fees of $1 were collected on 245 of thess, and 075 turned into the treasury. Twenty-six jobs of plumbing were inspected, 103 trench excavations taken care of, niné brewks in sewer pipes repaired and sixty-seven wash- outs filled in, A Shrewd Shoemaker. A Decatur, Mich., shoemaker evaded the fire limits ordinauce by construct- ing ashop on wheels, and it now re- poses serencly within the prescribed territory. HORSE AILMENTS, Neponset, 111, May %, 1 My mare caught cold; result: swelled Imbs; lump between foreJegs und fnflate mation, Curedher with Bt. Jacobs Oll. L. 0. GARDNER, Winsboro, Tex., June 20, 1868, My horse wes burt on bind leg: suffered 20 months; was cured by Bt Jacobs Oil; cure bas remained peruauenh W. J, CLINE { | AINLES v P ILLS w""‘bs For Weak Stgn(t,afil—nl@m{a& Ilgasg’on—msordmd Liver, PRICE 25 CENTS PER BOX. Pmpn!;;d only by THOS, BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England, . F. ALLEN & CO., Sole Agents FOR UNITED STATES, 365 & 367 C ¢ Who (if your druggist does not keep them) will mail Beecham's ANAL ST., NEW YORK, h Pills on receipt of price—but inguire first. (Please mention this paper.) THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCEH ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART. KINGSFORD'S OSWEGO STARCH “Pure” and Silver Gloss FOR THE LAUNDRY. | And Gorn Starch FOR THE TABLE Park Place, Corner 36th and Burt Streets, OMAHA, - - Under the direction of the Ladics of tho Sacred Heart. and French, Instrumental Music, use of books, por session of five months: £150.00. ing, Drawing, German, Italian, Vocal Music, Harp, Violin, &c., are extra charges. thur information, appiy to the minutes Cram Diarrha [nstantly stops the most excruciating For PAINS, BRUISES, BACKACHE, CON NEURALGIA, SCIATICA, HEADACHE, TOOTHACHE, or auy other PAIN, act like magic, causing the pain to instantly stop. - NEBRASKA. For fur: RIGHT REV. JAMES O'CONNOR, Studies will b resumed on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1830, pain Or to the LADY SUPERIOR. =— DWAY" READY RELIEF never fails t) give ease to the sufferer ONS, INFLAMMATIONS, RHEUMATISM A ‘tew applicat fon A CURE FOR ALL BOWEL COMPLAINTS Internally taken indoses of from thirty to sixty drops in half a tumbler of water will cure ina few. Spasms, Sour Stomach., Colie, Flautulon Sick Headache, Nauses, Vomiting, Nervousnes DAlns arising from cha1ge of diet or water or other cause: 50 Cents a Bottle. Heartbura Cholera Morous, Dysentry, luople: \ ness, Maiaria and all internal Sold by Druggists, STRANG & CLARK STEAM HEATING CD, Steam and Hot Water Heating and Ventilating Apparatus and Supplies. Engines, Boilers, Steam Pumps, Etc. . ENG ARTIST SUPPLIE: AVINGS, MOULDINGS & 3 &n s L PIANOS & ORGANS. & HOPSE 1518 Douglas Street, Omaha, Nebraska. “EMERSON, LLET & DAVIS IMBALL, & PRAME ¥ SHEET MUSIC, ~ CALIFORNIA THE 1 AND OF DISCOVERIES! RSO (Ca)m(zs AT Notice to Graders, QEALED proposals will bo recetved at the K ofice o the County Clerk of Douglas oounty, Nebraska, until 2 o'clock p. m. August 1ith, ading, viz: 20,00 yards of road south* tions 1 and 12, ' 14, R. School House. All bids must bo accompanied by certified check for Plans to be seon at tho offico of the The Board of Commissioners re- $100.00. county clerk. 5rve the right to reject any or all bids. asdst M. I C w 1. unty Clerk. Notice t T . JEALED proposals will be received ot the 2 office of the County Clerk ot Douglas county, Nebraska, for grading, viz: 4,000 yards between sections i ana 25, 1 bids_must be ac- companied by certified check for 826.00. Plans 10 be seen av the office of the county clerk. The Hoard of Commissiouers reserves the right to rejoct any or all bids. addrtm M. D. Roonr, County Clerk. e, <D ronehitis, | St (AB end o I IflTINE MLD*_Qa- 1.b s DISEASESTIHROAT = UNAGS ."‘S%li}ab\ or circulan, GuyalT e ottle 3 for 9 2 SANTA ; ABIE : AND : CAT: R: CURE For sale by Goodman Drug Co DREXEL & MAUL, (Buccessors to Johnu G. Jucobg) Undertakers and Embalmers At the 01d stand, 1407 Faruam St. Ordors by telograph solicited and prompily steended, Telephone to No. MEN: ORI b bt New (S BOYRS mfi?fip TRSUSPENSORY N Wuo, Boorwi ina, Continy irecily (hrough ail weak nd Vi wous C aris, JOSEPH CILLOTTS STEEL PENS GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION 1618, Nos, 303-404-170-604. Do lous KIDNEY sules. Several at8LA0 per bo: ol tuia M't'g Co, 11 White s by’ B sured 10 seven days, Bold rugiclsts, THE MOST PERFECT OF PENS wadl all uriuary roubies ..h.ln)', “quick. 1y and safely 1A Caj OOT mail from [ N . B divesr otice, 1DS will be recetved by the Board of Print. ing at the office of Becrctary of State at any time hefore August 6, 1484, at 2 . m,, for furs nishing 5,000 copies of report of State Board of Agricultiire of 10) puges each nore or loss, and. 5,060 coples of roport of State Bonrd of Horti= culture of 300 pages each mcre or less, Sample of work 1may be seen at tho offics of Secretary of State. Aght reseryed to refect any By THE STATE July 31, 1886, or all bids, WNTING BoAnm, ardst Notlce, Matter of appilcation of Max Lenz for liquor license, Notice is hereby given that Max Lenz did upon the 3lst day of July, A. D. 188, flie his application to the Hoard of Fire and Police Commissioners of Omaha, for licenso to soll malt, spirituous and vinous liquors at No. 1410 North 24th street, Sixth ward, Omaha, Ne- Draska, from the first day of January, 1850, 1 the first duy of Junuary, 150, If there be 0o objaction, remonstrance or protest filed within two weeks from August 8rd, A.D. 189, the said license will be granted, ) MaX LNz, Applicant, Proposals, Beuled proposals will bo received by the board of directors of the lroken Bow Water Works Company, of Hroken liow, Nebrasks, up to mnoon of ‘Augustih, 1539, for bullding & reser- o hiold one million und a quarter gailons ter. all in accorance with the plais and cations, which may be seen at the office of James Holiand, in Iiroken Bow, Neb. 13ids will bereceivcd for dofng any Dortion or the whole of the work, said work not to com- mence later than Augiiat 12th, 1540, to be com- pleted not Iater than November lst, 188 The company reserves tho right. 1o reject any and all IS, BROKEN Buw WAk WoRiis €O, in HExsy, President. ry. Ja0dit Notice ro JEALED Proposal will be recelved at the M oflice of county clork, Douglas county, yntil Suburday, Auguy 10h, at 2 p. m., for the following road' wor radors. One and one-half (1%) miles of turnpiking and ten thousand yards of hill work on the rond running enst and west between South Omaha and Millard, known as a continuation of Q streot. All Dids to ba accompanied by cortified check for 800, The county rescryes the right to re- Ject any and all bids. Specifications to be found in the county clerk's oflice. Zitoalimse . D. RoCItE, County Clel Nouice of Stock Subscriptions, Notice is hereby given that thy books of the Omaha, Lincoln & Gulf Rallway Company will be opetied for the purpose of reoeivi b- scriptions o the capital Kook of Baid company on &nd after the second du( of Su}»wmbur. 188, No. likib Farnam strogt, i ty of Ominhia, Nebraska, v Dated this 1ut day of Augnst, 1589, . Riionss. G. A, WuLKAP, 1, L br Bxvoiam, 3, B Lo ¢ Notice is hereby glven that copartnershiy {ating under whe taiuo of Furih & Utteblie 15 thiw day dissolved by wmutusl conseut. Jullus Furth wiil continue sald tnsiiess and assumes all debts of the tem, aud biils due said firm are payable only to him. ~Signed,* Jubus Fursh, Louls Ottenlietmer, BugZage Omaaha, August L, 1889, Board and tuition in English Paint-