Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 30, 1889, Page 5

ABOUT A HOLE INTHE GROUND The Mystery of the Grading Job at the County Hospital A RECKLESS #IECE OF WORK. The County Robbsd and No One Knows How 1t Ocourred—Inter- views With the Inter- ested Parties. The Hospital Grading Job. In July of 1847, Richard O'Keeffe, W. J, Mount and George I Timme, as commis- sioners, awarded Ryan & Walsh a contract to build the new county hospital, their bid of $175,000 being considerably lower than the lowest of four or five others, Subsequently, by cutting out a proposed superintendent's residence and two wings, these figures wero reduced to $120,000, ‘Twosites, both situated on the poor farm, seemed to be under consid- eration. The one finally selected is near the northiwest corner und at the top of a hill overlooking the surrounding country. When ready to commence work it was discovered that some grading would necessarily have to be done. The block of ground occupied, 400 feet square, was not only very uneven on its natural surface, but sloping from southivest to northeast. About thattime everybody interested ap- peared exceedingly anxious that operations should begin without further delay, cons quently what has since proven an extrava gant, if not .reckless expenditure of money, was ordered. This fact was made known several days ago by Tne Bee's discovery that Ryan & Walsh, in addition 1o their original contract, bad been paid 85 cents per cubic yard for doing this grading, ‘work that could haye been done, as every one, even the commissioners themselves ad- m, at 25 cents, 1f not less, O'Keeffe and Mount had their attention called to the matter. They could not explain it, O'Keeffe unhesitatingly declared that he always understood the agreed prive to be 25 oents, and expressed surprise when con- fronted with several vouchers, at least two of which bear his own signature, showing a 35 cent rate. Said he: “There is certainly something wrong here, and an investigation is in order.” Mr, Mount pretended at first to know noth- g, and evaded all discussion of he subject that he could. From a systematic examination into the records as well as from inquiries among men in possession of facts, Tue Ber is en- abled to present reports showing the true situation and uncovering a surprising state of affairs, First let it be understood that when com- ploted and ready for occupancy the hospital ‘will have cost nearly three times as much as the original estimate. ‘This ono item, the grading over which so much stir is now being made, called for an outlay of $20,862 In_exact figures that is conceded to be & 7 more than should have been paid. But uo one attempted to . prevent it, ‘Wednesday a BEE reporter visited the hos- pital and there saw Ed Walsh, who ex- pressed his willingness to tell all he knew and did spin a story which, if true, fastens ‘whatever blame there is in these transac- tions upon the three commissioners men- tioned above. In substance, 1t is to the effect that he ‘was instructed by them to go ahead and do suy grading that had to bo done and they would allow him schedule rates. 35 cents a yard. He took the reporter to the very spot on which they stood when this verbal agree- ment was entered into, and continuing his explunation, said: ““This spot (northeast corner of the build- ing) was where we commenced. Standing here you will observe that to the naked eye one would hardly imagine that very much grading was required. In_that respect we were all deceived. The slope was greater than we calculated, consequently the ex- cavation reached a depth of from ten to six~ teen feet along the west side. “‘While talking about doing this work, somebody suggested that the commissioners ought to advertise, receive bids and let con- tracts. That idea was discouraged on the ‘ound that Ryan and myself would be de- f:yed another month: then they wanted us 1o take the job at 25 cents s yard. We de- clined, stating that we were not in the grad- ing business, but consented to do it, pro- vigud they would allow us the schedule rate of 85 cents, They said, ‘All right—go ahead.’ “Thac is the deal and any one who pretends to have an understanding . differently is de- fective in memory." “How does it happen Mr. Walsh, that in his final estimate the county surveyor only allows you 25 centsi” T know nothing about that. . 7 do know, however, that we received 85 euts for 57,- 591 yards and 25 cents for moving 2,823 yards. This was asmall job performed after the walls of the building were up one story high. They were so ciose to the bank at the south and west end that we were comvelled todig out u road wey. For doing that the r%l refused to allow us more than 25 cents thouuh we kicked for 35." “*T'he whole thing then simmers down to a bit of clever manipulation on tne part of Ryan & Walsh to get a soft thing?” “Well, you can't criticise us. We were taking all we could get, of course. If the commissioners could have been induced to Kive us 50 cents you can bet we would have taken it.” Dennis Cunningham, the financml man backing Ryan & Walsk, declares that at 85 certs they only cAme out even on the job. His explanation is that they were compelled t pay $ a day for teams and from $1.75 to $ a day for men; that everything eise was in proporticn two years ago than now. He might have stated that they had a soft thing and cleared §12,000. but if be did, he meant it as o joke. Dennis is impressed, so he says, with the firm belief that Architect Meyers has,been the principal cause of ull trouble connectod wnh the construction of the hospital build- P acause of his groat anxiaty o,secure the job,” proclaimed Cunningham, *‘he presented lans for a structure that canoot be erected for less than $200,000, marked to cost §120,000. Unless the comunssioners allow us a bill of extras that we will present, our loss is bound to be heavy.” After talking with Walsh and Cunniog- ham the reporter sought O'Keeffe, and found him at the court house going through records in search of facts and figures, which he may want to use when the time comes. He had unearthed all the vouchers, and since they contain very interesting informa- :l:n just now, notes were taken concerning om. ‘The first one, dated Scptember 10, 1887, was for §2,000 ‘“‘on account,” endorsed by O'Keeffe and Mount. Twenty days lator the contractors prescuted avother estimate, certifying that up to October 1 they had re- moved 21,219 cubic yards of earth, and on that the board allowed them 4,000 more, makiog §5,000, This one is siguned by Mount and Timme, Their names also give official authorization to the next installment, Octo- Der 81, 1887, for §10,724. The certificate ac- companying this voucher shows tho first es- timated cost, 47,783 yards as having been com- ::wd at 85 cents a yard, in the lower loft nd eorner, thus bringiug the totl outiay up to $10,734.05. By deductiug the 5,000 )u.:e\"nully drawn, they had the $10,724,05 [l On December 8, same year, auvother bill for 8,611 yaras was presented and ordered paid, the voucher t.l.\"lll for $3,014.90, That one was signed by eeffe and Mount. This brought the A M yards up t0 50,357, Thereafter, on January 4, 1888, another estimute, showing 1,104 yards re- moved from building No. 6, for the paywent of which Mount and Timme attached their u{nnum to o $416.90 voucher. [t will be seeun that three of the five vouch-~ ors were signed by Mountand Timme, and two by O'Keeffe and Mount, Could they, laboring under an impression that the grading was being done for 25 cents a have allowed all these vouchers on estimates figured at 35 conts, without know- ing it} *‘hn question has been asked but not an- An ulmin-m- of the commissioners' pro- eoedings during 1857 proves that the busi ness of the county was loosely conducted. Nots rd of these vouchers was ever m i was th THE OMAHA DAILY BEE:¥RIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1889 Dave Wells, acted in the eapacity of clerk to the board. Neodham states that the hospi- tal matter was kopt secret from him as much as possible. After the contract and schedule were left in his keeping, the commissiopers took and kept them ont several days. As stated once before, the schedule in question has an inserted line, ixing the price of grading as weil as excavation, at 85 cents, That was interlined while the document was out of Needham's hands. The fact may be divulged that this small feature has already, since its discovery, been the direct cause of an immense amount of solicitation. No one has displayed enough assurance as yet to venture an opinion re- warding its author. The promiscious figuring on vouchers likewise remains a mystery, [xpert math- ematicians in the court house clmm that the figures were made by Dave Wells, who long ago left the city for other parts. But the greatest obstacle, the thing ‘that they all stagger at, is found in County Sur- veyor Howe's final estimate. When asked why he put the price at 25 cents a yard his reply was: ““The commnissioners told me that was what they paid, and solely on their say so [ made that entry. To be sure all estimates went through my hands, However, I had nothing to do with the price until ready to enter the totals in my book,” Chairman Mount was seen again and asked wxm he had to say. “Nothing more than I have already said,” ‘was his first utterance, though he continued: “If we have made amistake I am perfectly willing to bear my shareof the consequences. No one of the commissioners is more to blame than another, you can beton that. {)flll).lhl_\' we paid too wmuch for that grad- ng.” "ll)cm‘t. you know that you paid too much?” “Well, I won't say that I do. We were very anxious then to get the building under way, and when casually looking over the site, it was our Xlr:n beliof that there would not be over 30,000 yards of dirt to ve moved.” “By advertisifg and receiving bids, don't you think a contract could have been let at 25 cents or Jess? “Probably it could.” “Don’t you know that it could 1" “I don't know whether I do or not.” To convince Mr. Mount on this point the reporter showed him a list of bids put in at the time this hospital grading was being done, for grading the court house grounds, & much less desirable and more difficuls job. They are as follows: Flynn & Co 22 3o 16¢ N. Hall.. George MeDonald 14 9-100 The hospital job was an easy one. Not more than 6,000 yards of dirt had to bo hauled far enough away to call 1nto service the use of wagons. It was simply conveyed in scrapers to the cast side of the site, und dumped over the edge down the hillside. Since then Mr. Jensen took a contrict at 12cents @ yard to remove what Ryan & Walsh left around the outside and in that portion of the square not occupied by the buildings. ¢ will bo seen, adds an additional ex- pense to that part of the work, aside from the greut amount of morey already paid for t. But the whole controversy reduces itself to a dispute between Commissioners O'Keeffa and Mount and ex-Commissioner Timme. O'Keeffe and Timme say they always under- st00d the grading was to be done at 25 cents a yard, while Mount is positive that 35 conts ‘was the price agreed upon, in their presence. More Irregularities, County Auditor Kvans and his assistant, Mr. Gordon, are now at work on an itemized and detailed statement of what the hospital has cost, which, when prevared, promises to occasion @ surprise. Mr. Evans says that ho finds the commis- sioners’ proceedings 'for 1857 in very unsatis- factory shape. Much of the business trans- acted ‘was uever recorded, and many items whkh were passed upon which should ap- in the clerk’s records are not to be Found. Having learned from Mr. Cunningham that the contractors propose before settling their accounts to put in a bill for extras, Mr. Walsh was auestioned regarding the matter, but declined to offer satisfactory informa- tion. Loughingly he revlied : “It will be quite a little sum,” Tired of Anderson’s Foolishness. Commissioners Mount and O'Keeffe are now considering the advisability of adopting a set of rules for the board to be governed by, and which will compel a closer attention to ofticial business on the part of certain members than they are accustomed to give. Auderson puts in an appearance when ho wants to fizht somebody, and generally at stated or called meetings, whereas the law, which he is ulways harping on, contemplates constant attendance as well as attention, It is thought by Mount and O'Keeffe that a resolution should be adopted requirine ali the comimissioners to report every morning at 9:30 or 10 o’clock, or furnish a valid ex- cuse for their absence, Be Merciful to Yourself, And heed the appeals for assistance put forth by your liver, when the organ is out of order. Among these are distress i tho right side and through the right shoulder blade, yeilowness of the skin and evebalis, furred tongue, sour breath, sick headache, and above all, wregularity of the bowels. The mercy you extend to the afflicted organ is wiscly shown by a prompt course of medi- cation with Hostetters Stomach Bitters, most_ genial of alteratives, und tae hepatic gland early reciprocates the deserved atten- tion by resuming its secretive functions ac- tively and regularly. Awoug the accomp: nying wood results are renewed digestion, freedom from headaches and a resumption of activity ul’ the bowels. All billous symp- toms disa and appetito and sleep jm- prove. Bene © the effects of the bit- B Iacla| e annstkan ey falborane] rheumatic ailments aud neryousness. To the Editor of Tue Beg: Allow me to offer a suggestion in behalf of the citizeus of Council Bluffs, as well as for the advantage and weifare of the Omaha people. While the merchants of Omaba are contributing for the public good during the fair weok, would 1t not pe right and proper if the Briage Motor company between this city and Coun- cil Bluffs would do its part by reducing its fare to b cents during that period, if av no other time! Omaha will be thronged witn people from_all over the state, and from more distant points, who, verhaps, have never even seen an electric’ wotor, to whom such a difference in fare would seem guite un item. Also, & lower rate means increased rafiic, and the attendance from Council Bluffs would be greatly incressed, and they would come oftener. In short, it would be a great beneiit to both cities, and in_the eyos of the public place the Omaha Bridge Motor company in @ more fayoravie light. . 8.8, During twenty-five years trial, mor- tality, where Dr Jefferis’ preventive and cure for diphtheria and putrid sore throat (as in malignant scarlet fever) isused,is 1-10 of 1 per cent, or, oue in a thousand., Under other treatments in Kurope and America, 50 to 80 per cent., Address Dr. Thos. Jefferis 657, Omaha; or Dehaven, drug Council Bluffs, Ta. No physician re- quired. Sent by express on receipt of price, $3. Look Out For That Tramp. Nowrit Prarrs, Neb., August 25.—To the Editor of Tue Bee: The report comes from Julesburg, Col., that two section men wero murdered botween that place and Sedgwick -mmu in broad duyhght yesterday, about 8 p. m. Of course the tramp has to nhuuldur the responsibility again. But peo- ple who know the iuhabitants in and around Julesbu rg best, who know their out-spoken love for right and justice (that is “‘over the left,” as the Frenchman says), think that the murderers, or instigators of the crime at loust, may' be safoly looked for within a radius of twenty milos from the spob where the murder was committed. Less than three mouths agoa coustable in that wortby offsuring of Old Julesburg, of- fored to kil w law-abiding citizen 1 the'jus- tice of the peace's office, without cause or provoeation. Still no warrant could be had agaiast this law-abiding constable, nor jus- tise (or should it be iwjustice) of tho poace, Thefts undér the musk of law are almost dally occurrences in Julesburg, so look out for that tramp. o IN THE: COURTS, Another Suit Against the Western Oasket Company. Theodore Tiedmann & Bro., of New York, brought suit against the Western Casket company to recover $1,800.50 for gooas fur- nished since May 1, 1889, The Tiedmanns also secured an attachment, and garnished to protect their claim. Theirs is the seventh suit begun against the defunct company. R. M. and D.C. Patterson have commenced suit against Mary E. Cartor for $415, balance claimed by them to be due on a real estate contract. Elizabeth MeCaftery vs Lucy McCaféry is the title of a new suit in the district cvurt, instituted on a petition praying for the divis- ion of twelve acresof land in section 8, town- hip 14, range 13, The following now papors woro filed: 14-202—Lighthall vs Patrick l.and com- pany; motion that petition be made more definite, 14-281—Gallegher v strike petition from file 14-201—Bickel vs City by defendart. 14-292—Ziemann vs City of Omaha; answer of defendant. Trial notices were filed in the following Youman: motion to fOmaha; demumeer 15-60~Kimball Champ Investment com- y vid Goudy. me vs John and F. O’Hanlon, ‘an Ness va Sweenoy. )—~Perrine vs Porrine. ricke vs Fricke, 1; 16—Paul vs Cleves, ebraska Savings bank vs Lang- 135 Jepnson ve M.nu-r. ot al. 14253 —Miles et al. vs Wilde. 14-279—Omaha Banking ~ company Mayne et 14-271 mne vs Ashley. 1210 Woliniski Wolinisli. 233—Paul vs Livesoy. Douglas county vs Baldwin, -Andurson ot al vs Wood et al. 1M ponaer e’ Hayden. 14-64—Paul vs Livesey. 14-23—Wood vs Jaynes, 18.370-Miles et al vs Biackburn. 838—Upton vs McCabe. 220 —Mahoney vs Richart, 3—Miles and T. v Medum ev al. —Campbell vs Nebraska and Towa ce company. Juggan vs Ransom. 8-108—Omaha Loan ana Trust company v8 Avar, 2. H‘~Pfllxl vs (iibson, Barker et al vs Hall, vs —Miles and T. vs Snydor. Miles vs Mansfield. 13—Miles vs Mayne. T—Wilbur vs Wilbur, dt vs Fitch. files vs Princo et ak 11-110—Novak vs Sustka. 11-61—-0'Keoffo vs Albright. 10-236—Courtney vs Epley. 10-161—Omaha Lumber company vs Whit- temore ot al. 104 —Douglas county vs Goodhardt. ame vs Christianson, 5—Same vs Altman. 34—Samo vs Coad, me v Boucher. ame vs Gibson. ame vs Clark. amo vs Donavan, me vs Hascall. —Same vs Stute. me vs Clair, ame vs Noadham, artman vs O. & S. W. R'y. Co. 7-320—Boynk vs Botana. X ©-341—Rood vs Patterson. Qounty Court. Suit was begun by A, O. Davids against John and James Kelkenny, on a promissory note for $500. Other new suits flled were as follows : M-38—Strang & Clark Steam Heating Company vs A. C. Lichtenberger et al; ac- tion to recover $243 59 due on account. M.3)—Howell & Company vs J. P. Thoma: action to recover §205.55 due on fuel account. M-40—William Mack vs Earnest Ranci prayer for judgment in the sum of $396.72, on account of money loaned. The following new pavers wero filed : 2-84—Chadron Bauking Company vs Lee ot al; verdict for defendant. M-30—Howell vs Thomas; aMdavit for attachment undertaking. M-38—Strang & Clark Company vs Licht- evberzer et al: undertaking, M9 Hugh G, Clark vs W, F. Graham; demurrer 1 petition. Justice Wade'’s Cases. Justice Wade has an interesting legal question under advisement. Harry Handle pawned a $50 diamond ring in the place op- erated by Fred Mohle, on Tenth street, get- ting $22 on it for thirty days. Three mouths passed before Handle came around to re- deem the ring, and by that time Mohle had sold it. Handle claimed as his due either the ring or #23, the difference between the ring’s value and what he received for it, and brought suit before Justice Wade to re- coyer the last named amount. The defense allegad thut the pledge given by it was a contract, and it had a right to dispose of the ring after toirty days. A de- cision will be rendered this morning. A warrant of arrest for William Emerson was issued by Justice Wade yesterday after- noon, Charles De Roberts complained that Emerson, after giving him (De Roberts) a mortgage on a horse, haruess, buggy and wagon, aisposed of them to auother party, Eureka. The motto of California means, I have found it. Only in that land of sunshine, where the orarge, lemon, olive, iz and grape bloom und and ripen, and attaln their high- est perfection in mid-winter, are the Lerbs and gum found, that are nsed in that pleas- ant remedy for all throat and lung troubles. Santa Abie the ruler of coughs, asthma and consumdtion, the Goodman Drug Co. has been appointed agent. for this vaiuablo California remedy, and sells it under a guar- antee at §1 bottle, Three for §3.50, Try California Cat-r-cure, the only guar nteo curo for catareh. $1, by wail 81.10 A CA Ilbbhss DRIVER. He is Responsible for a Serious Acci- ‘ dent at Mrs. Koroenky's Funeral. Coronor Drexel held an inquest yesterday over the remains of Mrs. Koroenky, and a verdict was returned that the deceased had come to her death from carbolic acid taken with suicidal intent. The funeral was hela at 2:30 in the after- noor, and the rel s were buried in the military section at Forest Lawn cemetery. About half a dozen carriages and three ambulauces followed the remains to their finul resting place. The funeral exercises were presided over by Chaplain Nave. On the return from the burial the driver of one of the ambulances happened to drive too close to a small precipice and the entire outfit went rolling over the steep incline, demolish- g the vebicle aud seriously injuring the five lady occupants. Miss Emma Rasmussen bad her nose split open and was badly bruised on the head and body. Maggie Forbes had her fromt teeth knocked out and her face terribly cut. Mrs. Welch received a number of cuts on her face and scalp and complains of braises on her body. Mre. Lyons was injured internally and grave fears are entertained as to her condition. Agues McCausland is » mass of bruises from head to foot, but none of her injuries are thouwht to be sarious. ‘The universal wonder is that all the ladies were not killed outright. The careless driver escaped with scarcely a scrateh. Mr. Russell Myrick, of the firm of Myrick & Henderson, Fort Bmith, Ark, says he wishes to add his testimony 1o the 'tho; which have already been given as to Swift's Specific. He says he derived the most sig- nal benefit from 1ts use to cure painful boils and sores ruulun; l'ruln impure bl Marriage Liconses, Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to the following parties: Name and residence. William Clements, South Owmaba.. Caroline suuhmnn. South Omub James W, McKean, Omahs, Laura B. Wilson, Omaha Age. 20 LANCASTER CQUNTY POLITICS Aspirants For the Various Plums Actively at Work. KELLY'S METHODS ILLUSTRATED. Mateimony Encouraged By Judge Honston—State Falr Prospects — Supreme Oourt Matters— General, News. P Starer, LiNcoLy, Auwust 28, Chairman Hamilton has issued the call for the meeting of the republican county central committes, It will be held to-morrow evening at 7:30 o’clock. It is said that the boysafter the county plums are can- vassing the county more vigorously than ever before, and, a8 usual, they are all sure of success. Burnam’s friends claim that he has acinch for the treasuryship. Maxey Cobb and Grifith, however, are rocking casy chairs, and are confident. Either of them may trouble Burnam in the trot under the line. Westcott, too, 18 said to be still in the race. Mart Howe will trot Churchill a lively heat for county clerk. In fact, it is quite generally opined that he is the coming man. John Trompin, of Hickman, is running neck and neck with Sam McClay for -sherift, and some of the boys say that he is liable to dis- tance all compotitors on convention day, Maxie and Carr, however, are pulling hard for the place. At this time the chances are fairlyeven in the scramble for Melick's shoes. John D. Knight has a walk-away for the office of register of deeds. Attorney Kilroy, until within a day or two, was mak- ing alively canvass for the office of county judge. He had Judge Stewart, who hopes to succeed himself, trembiing in the balance. It is learned that he pulled off to arrange fences to enter the race for governor of the state o year later, and it is concluded now that Stewart, be nominuted without any trouble. ‘‘Shomaker will be nominated for coronor,” said a promment local politiolan to-day, ‘‘providing there isn’t an unfortunate accident on the Burlington that compels an inquest. In that event he might find the road to office a rocky one to travel, especially if the jury failed to attach apparent blame. Aunother *Widow Siple’ case would fix him beyond a question of doubt.” Schaberg is the only candidate for county commis- sioner. LixcorN BUREAU OF Thr OMARA Bus, 1020 The State Fair for 1889. Notwithstauding the sickness of Mr. Barker, chairman of the executive board of the state board of agriculture, arrangements are moving right along for the fair, which commences September 6. R. N. Henry, of the board of managers, assisted by O. M. Druse, oversee and direct the work. Mr. Barker is somewhat better, but still keeps n1s room at the Windsor. His wife reached his bedside last evening. The special attractions, secured by the management, have been mentioued by I'ne Bee from time to time. It is contidently stated that the exhibit for 1880 will far sur- pass that of any previous year. The stalls for live stock have all been taken. Entries for the speed ring are coming in every day. Nearly every couniy in the state will be represented agricuiturally. The displays.*‘of the pen and field” wilk not be confined to the state alone, lowa, Kansas, Colorado and Dakote have already su,luflud intention of taking @ hand with us. Lincolo witl crowd to the front with another trades’ display that will lay the one of last year in the shade. Supreme Court Cases. ‘The following cases were filed for trial n the supreme court to-day: 0. T, Weitz vs C. C. Woife; error from the aistrict court of Johnson county. Wakely T. Bell vs John P. Wagner; error from the district court of Gage county. James D. Kussell et al. vs klla Longmoor; error from the district courtof Johoson county. william Deering & Co. vs Peter Ruffuer; error {from the district court of Cass county. Henry E. Brown vs George L. Work; error from the district court of Johnson county. Kansas City & Omaha railroad company vs Louis Frey; error from the district court of Fillmore county. Houston Encourages Marriage. Colonl Hymen ~ cuts peculiar capers. During the early morning hours, viz: about 3 o'clock, two police officers shadowed tie room occupied by Thomas Barney, the pro- prictor of the United States restaurait, on the west side of the government square, aud when convinced. that there was some- thing wrong therein, wrapped gently upon the door. When it was opened amonient later four people were discovered equally di- vided between the sexes, namely: Barney, Ed McDuy, Mary. Moore and Ada Richey The eirls occnpied an_improvised bed upon the floor and the boys a couch in the corner. “They were escorted to the police station and locked up, ‘The girls were employed at the rant. Before the judge donned his official robes this morning, word was. sent him by McDay and Ada Richey that thev would marry if he would discharge them. Houston thought the matter over a moment, called them into his presence and told thent that clemency was grauted on the conditions stated, buthe informed them that they had to be hitched before night or he would lock them up axain. Barneyand Mary were also discharged with a reprimand. Notarjal Appointmonts. The governor to-day made the following notarial appointments: J. A. Sprouse, Long Pine. Brown county; G. J. Henderson, Omaha, Douglas county; O. C. Catlin, Cen- tropolis, Banner county; C. S. Bree, Omaba, Douglas county; J. D. Shahan, Wellflcet, Lincoin county; J. D. Ferguson, Aurora, Hamilton county; H, N. Henderson, Rey- nolds, Thayer connty. Citizens’ State Bank. Articles incorporating the Citizens' State bank, of Cambridge, Furnas county, were filed in the office of the secratary of state to- dny. The company authorizes a capital stock of $50,000 and commences business Seprember 5. Incorporators: G. W. Turner, H. W. Sipe, W. O. Janu,L J. Dunn and S, A. Walker. The Wagner-KellysOas The Wagner-Kelly“eontroversy is becom- ing interesting. Lounise’ Wagner’'s affidavit reflection upon Marshal Carder's honor and Anna Kelly's virtue leads the latter to come out in one as long as the moral law, She de- poses that Miss Wagner is the attemptod au- thor of her ruin, that sne induced her to make the Denver trip when she was put oft the cars at Culbertsot and brought back to Lincoln; that the inducement she had to start for Deuver was @ position in 3 candy store; that the addrgss given her as to such @ store was a house of prostitution; that she is but fourteen yéars of age, and that she Kkncws Miss Wagner tobe & woman of easy virtue, Miss Wagner's affida; Carder, and he will go ness. He denies the ‘girl's charges in toto and says that he did nothing out of the line of his official duty. The girls are having a tough time in convincing the public that they are just what they ought to be. Miss Kelly touches the city marshal lightly, while the Wagner girl scorches him for all there is in it. Maoy Lincolnites are inclined to think that the head of the polio department is hopelessly in the soup. His afidavit is awaited. it also stirs Murlhnl City News and Notes, ‘Tue Lincoln woolen mill will put in an ex- hibit at the Omaha exposition. The Lincoln Central Trades and Labor union announces wonster picnic Monday, September 2, Labor day, at Cushman park. Auv eutertalning programme has been ar- ranged. Bawin L. Vicker to-day brought suit agalnst T. B, Raymond and James McHuffe in the county court for $199 and costs. He sota up that he holds chattels on ocertain £00ds and notes that have been wrongfully withheld from his possession. Ho took pos- session of them by replevin. Rufus W. Burgessand Eliza B. Quigley were licensed to wed to-day. The ceremony was performed by Justice Snelling at 8 o'clock this evening. Prof. E. W. Hunt, of the chair of English and rhetorio in the State university, returned -day from his season of institute work in Otoe, Custer and Lincoln counties. He starts to-morrow for the east for ort visit before the commencement of the fall term. ‘W. C. Austin, the newly appointed post- master of West Lincoln, took charge of his office to-day and the Rovcrnmonl head of the town will horeafter lick stamps for his con- stituency, Harry Dobbins, managing editor of the News, returaed from his visit to Chicago last evening, 1t is said that 3,000 head of westorn cattle will pass_eastward through the city within the next three days, over the Burlington,and preparations have been made to haadle them with haste. They will be whirled through on better than passenger time. C. H. Jones, a_horse buyer, was arrested last evemng on the complaint of Mrs. R. £ James for using indecent language on the streets, He was committed to jail this morn- ing in default of $11.80. Lincoln Lodge No. 151, A. O. U. W., has extendod an invitation to Teutonia Lodge No. 158, A. O, U. W., of Crete, to visit them on September 5. The Select Knights cf this city have also invited the legion from Crete to come to this city at the same time. There will be a reception, an exemplification of lodge work, a dinner, a street parade and a good social time. The Cretans will return 10 their homes on the 9 o’clock train. H. G, Hanna, city ticket agent of the Mis- souri Paciflo, left for Kansas City last even- ing on business. The city board of health ordered notice to bo served on property owners indiscrimin- ately to-day to clean up their alloys, and al- 1ow no barrels or wagons or rubbish to re- main in them, It is said that this order will be rigidly enforced. —— People in General, People in general should know what's best to do in case of a sudden attack of bowel complaint. It is a well estab- lished fact that prompt relief may be had in any ‘case of colic, cholera mor- bus, dysentery or diarrhoea by giving a few doses of Cliamberlain’s Colic, Chol- era and Diarrhcen Remedy. It acts quickly, can always be depénded upon and is pleasant to take. sSOUTH alr\ HA NEWS. Young People's Literary Programme. The Young People’s Literary socioty will give its first entertainment Friday evening, in the Methodist Episcopal church. The programme announced is as follows: Oration.. . Albert L. Sutton Recitation, Miss Alice Beven Willis B. Stono “James C. Carley and L. £, Hitte Autobiogriphy. ..W. Reed_Dunroy Recitation. T158 Maggie Shevard Music., Miss Jessie Savage Dobate—esolved, That morality has in- creased _ with _civilization. Afirmative— Messra. William A. Schrei, Albert L. Sut- ton and Miss Cora Parrish; negative—Mr. M. G. Zerbe and Misses Jeanotte B. Mullen and Grace E. Richardson, The public 18 cordially invited to attend. Court Teutonia, L O. F. At the meeting of Court Teutonia, No. 105, Independent Order of Foresters, held last night, arranzements were completed for the first grand annual picnic to be Leld in Germania gardens, Twenty-fourth and J streets, Sunday, September 1. Chief Ban- ger, L. C. Biscly and Dr. Rose- water, of Court Eclipse, No. 167, of Omaha, were present visiting with the Teutonians. All mombers of Court Teutonia are re- quested to meet at the hall at 1 o'clock sharp Suuday afternoon to march in a body to the depot to meet visiting Courts [Eclipse, No. 167, and Gate City, No. 201, of Omaha. All members of Court Magic City, No. 168, and Brokop Velky, No, 200, aro invited to meet with Court Teutonia, No. 195, at the hall at 9 o'clock, and_attend the reception of visiting courts and attend the picuic, The Emanon. The season at the Emanon will be obened by a grand reception and ball Friday evea- ing. September 15. The board of managers met Wednesday evening and arranged for a. series of social pleasures to eclipse all previ- ous ones and to make the Emanon the social orgauization of the Magic City. Notes About tqe City. John Mullings, who won the fine $15 pipe at Ruser's park Sunday, playing nine pins, will put the pipe up to be played for at 8. slum’s bowling alley, Saturday evening, September-15. At the meeting of the South Omaha Turn- verein held at the Wisconsin house, Wednes day evening, Messrs. Joun Frey, Charles Hanuse and Alfred Zimmet, the committee on hall, were authorized to act and rent B, Jetter's hall on the terms offered- Miss Etta De Hart is dangerously ill. ‘Word has been received from Daniel Raf- ferty and Francis Boyle that they sailed from New York for Ireland. Charles Kuhn, proprietor of Columbia hall, the best variety show in the city, will build a variety theatre building, Twenty-seveath and Q streets, Third ward. The game of ball between the Operators and Sovotkers, aanounced for Sunday, has been postponed. Lee Truitt has removed from the Hunt- Gould block, N street to a cottage on Twenty- fourth streot between M and N streets. A slight fire yesterday n Millspaugh & Cuddington’s coal bins, Railroad avenue and M streets, was put out without damage or loss other than removing the coal out of the bin, Leon Lozier, of Council Bluffs, will run o fifty-yard race in South Omaha with Bert Welton, of Greenwood, for any part of # The ofter is also open to any other person, A duughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs, Al Powell. M. L. Temple is now of the clerical force in the office of Swift & Company, The Rev. Mr. Robert L. Wheeler will preach Friday evening in_the Presbyterian church, Castellar and Eighteenth streets, Omaha. e The four H’s—health, happy homes and hospiiality—fostered by Angostura Bitters. Sole manufacturers Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons. At all druggists, Discovered. Helen Thayer Hutcheson in St. NMeholas, On the slope of & hill in the edge of & wood, Bloomed and blossomed a sisterhood Of pale-tinted Hlossoms that nobody knew, Saving the Wind and the Sun and the Dew. The Wind blew back the curtains of dawn, And the Sun looked out when the Wind was £Ono, And the flowers with the tears of the Dew were wet, When the Wind was flown and the Sun was set. Tl.\e Wind brought a wild Bee out of the west, "To dreain for an hour on a Biossom's breast, And the Sun left a Butterfly hovering there With wide wings voised on the golden air, And llm l)uw brought a Firefly to whirl and In hisown bewlldering radiance, Round l.he llum]ur green pillars "that rocked as And lhonk al! ihe tremulous globes of the Dow. The creatures of air gave the secret to me. I followed the bum of the heavy-winged Bee, 1 followaed the Butterfy’s wavering tight, 1 followed the Firefly's bewildering light. I found the pale Blossoms that nobody kuew; They trusted the Sun, and the Wind, an the Dew; ‘The Dew and the Wind trusted Firefly and ee. 1 give you the secret they gave unto me, Maraafa Still Relgns, Loxpox, August 20.—Advices from Apia, dated July 20, states that Malietoa declines for the present Lo assume the royal prurm tive ou the ground of sickness, sud that taafe still reigns, THEY WILL ALL BE GREAT. The Omaha Fair, Merohants' Week and Ooliseum Exposition, The coming woek will be a great event in the history of Omaha. Thkere will be the Merchants' week celebration, the Omaha fair and the Coliseum exposition. Judging from the efforts of the management of each feature, neither will eclipse tho other. The fair ground is a scene of busy activity at present, a large force of men being on- waged in_ arranging matters for the groat display. Owing to the faot that Sherman avenuo has boen cut down to grade to allow the Omaha Motor company to lay its tracks, the east main cntrance has been abandonad as far as wagons go, and will only be used for foot passengers, who can step from the cars to the ticket office. Teams will be driven to Manderson avenue and Scven- teenth street, where & new entrance has been made. Inside the inclosure all is activity. Work men ate busily engaged in repairing the old and constructing the new buildings. The caterer is fixing his restaurant preparatory 1o feeding visitors, tho art hall is being dec orated, all the floral halls are undergoing re pairs, and by Monday next everything will be 1n'prime condition. The art hall will this year be under tho supervision of Mrs. Briggs, with Mrs. John A. Wakefield as assistant. ' Elijah Allen will have charge of the Douglas county exhibit in Floral hall. The display of stock this season promises 10 excel that of any provious year, the en- tries being very numerous, Farm produce wlil be countless exhibits, It is doubtful whether the attractions of the speed ring wil ever be eclipsed by those of the present year. The entries, us pub- lished by Tur Ber, are of a first class qrder, and maay are the ‘fine horses wno will com- pete. R. J. Wheeler, of Toledo, O., one of the finest horsemen on earth, has been so- lected as starter. Tho free-for-all pace will take place on Wednesday, while the free-for-all trot occurs Eridi The horses are already beginning to arriv Among the leading steeds on the ground are the celebrated You Bet and Dom Pedro, owned by an Omaha man; McShane’s Silver Sail, Joel L und Minnie O, Smith’s McCon. nell, by the celebrated KEnsign. Pete M y. McCormick’s Little Willie, Sabin's Counsetlor, Edgar's **i3en,” and a host of others are on deck. In addition to this Badger, of Kausas, with his ten chariot horses, and Lizzic Williams will be present. Secretary Gibbs and President Monnt are on hand at all hours and are working like Trojans to perfect arrangements, represented by Justice in Gay Color: Tho court house is to be elaborately dec rated and beautified for next week’s festivati with flags and bunting arranced in_fantast and showy desigps. Tho commissieners will meet this morning for tho pur- pose of taking such action as may bo neces- sury, 80 that the decorators can commence work at orce and have it completed by Mon- day morning. 'This building always attracts the attention of strangers and will be ono of the central points of interest to ail who visit y. By being properly clothed in gay colors, its beauty will be greatly enhanced. Jack Prince, manager of the Coliseum, is enthusiastic almost to the vorge of insanity. And no wonder, for Jack has s hands full, “The building is filled with people, spectator and workmen, and Prince has to supe: intend the entire affair. He must watch the electric light company put in the machinery for the twenty 2,000 candle power lamps, and observe the Consolidated Coffee compuny erect their arch. The details of the corn statue of liberty must be watched, and everything else attended to. The Coli- seum exposition will beyond a doubt be a grand affair. All space is tuken and is rap: idly being filled up. Starch grows sticky—common have a vulgar gl Complexion Powler fit for use. GENERAL DANDY'S ARRIVAL. The Deputy Quartermaster General Visiting Old Army Friends. Gereral George B. Dandy, deputy quar- termaster general of the army, with head- quarters at Washington, arrived in this city last night. He was escorted to the new quarters of the department of the Platte, 1n 't'ug Bee build- ing, by Colonel William B, Hughes, (,h ot quartermaster, and Cotonel C M. T rell, chief paymaster of the deparf He was delichted with the n quarters and contrasted them with those in which, in earlier years, the headquarters of this départment have been located. Gerneral Dandy is in charge of all the national cemeteries, and is row on a tour of inspection of those in this section of the country. Two years ago, after a sorvice ot several years as chiof quactormaster of the depart- ment of the Platte, with headquarters in this city, General Dandy left to uassume the duties of his present position, His presence here at this time will be taken advantage of by many acquaintances to renew the friendship which in those days was 80 strongly formed. The general will remain here for a couple of days. vowders Pozzoni’s is the only Army Notes. Major Guy V. Henry has been granted sever days leave of absence. Captain Ray reports George H. Thorpe, a private in company D, Kighth infantry, bere on furlough, without means to join his sta- tion, and orders that the necessary transpor- tation bo furaished Thorpe. Beecham’s Pills care bilious and nervous ills Scalded to Death. Last ovening the fifteenth-months’ old child of Henry Falvey, clerk at the quarter- master's depot, pulled a bucket of boiling water over on itself, scalding it se over the shoulders, chost and abdomen. was _thought that the little fellow could not survive many hours; its sufferings were most pitiable. Up to midnight last night the child’s death had not been reported. An Absolute Care. The ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINTMENT is only put up in large two ounce tin boxes, and is an absolute cure for old, sores, burns, wounds, chapped hands, and &1l skin erup. tions, Will positively cure all kinds of piles- Ask for the ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINT- MENT. Sold by Goodman Drug cempany at 25 conts per box—by mail | | TRECREAT EPWORTA LEAGUE Mooting of Its Representatives tw Hanscom Park M. B. Ohuroh. AIMS OF THE ORGANIZATION, Consolidating the Varlous Associas tions Among the Younger Element of the Methodist Church— Women's Missionary Soclety. Two Conventions. The Epworth league convention of the Tenth Methodist conference district contin- ued last night the work bogun at the Han. scom park Methodist church yestorday morning, After music, a prayer by Rev. A. O. Cal- kins, of New York, and scrivture readiug by Pastor Thomas, of University Place, Lin- coln, Pastor G. M. Brown, of the Hanscom park church, delivered the address of wel- come. “We havea welcome for you," he said, “broad enough for,Nebraska, Colorado, the Dakotas and the vmpire of Japan. We welcome you for the good that this conven tion will do our church and the greater good iv will do for the young people all over the Tenth district, This work seems to bo touching just the place that Gught to bo touched, and that is an aaditional reason why we are glad to have you here. It see as though the Methodist church had organ- zod all around the childree T'his is a move to organize 1 the ouly place where our organization is not already com- plete. The need of it forced uppn the church the organization of a national Ep- worth loague. 1t is o mighty power and will be folt in the uplifting and upbuilding of tho young peovle of this aistrict.’ Dr. Paine, of Lincolu, responded in a happy vein, Field Secretary M. S, Carroll followed in an address, sottmg forth the history, nature, purposes and aims of the leazue. Heinvited questions, and was with good reason de- lighted at the interest mxmnustud by the audience, Herctofore, he said thero have been @ number of Iiterary and social as well as religious izations among the younger element of church, und an effort is bein, made to consolidate them all into one gran associution. At a convention held at Cleveland a reso- lution was passed favoring the proposed con- solidation. "This was ratified by the Young People's alliance, held at Indianapolis, and the various other organizations have been following their example. This consolidation, which numbers 60,000 young ladies and gen- tlemen of the shurch, has adopted the name of IZpworth lea pworth was the birthplace of John Wesiey, the pioneer in Methodism. AFTERNCON SESSION, A platform meeting was held yesterday af- ternoon, Rev. G. M. Brown delivering the address of welcome. Snort addresses were also made by different delegates, and the day spent 1 getting acquainted with cach other and the work. Beside IMield Marshal Car- roll, visiting detegates present ar Omaha district, Rev. Mr. Dayhoft, of Va- cuma, ana William C. Blackburn, of Omaha; Norfolk _district, J.W. .h.nnmvn, of Dakota City, and I . B. Priest, of Bee- mer; York district, Rev. A, Calkins, P, E., and Rev. H. C. Hmlll.n', of Ulysses; Lincoln district, Dr. B. L. Paine, of I.mmlu, and Rev. D. L. Thomas, University place, Lin- coln, and Rev. George Ferguson, of Ord. sions will be held this morning, af- terncon and evening. In addition to the or- ganization of the Tenth district league and electioa of ofticers, two members are to be elected us its representatives in the board of control. WOMEN'S FOREIGN MISSIONS, It happened that the semi-unuual meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary society of the Omaha district also convencd at the sume church yestevday, holding a morning and afternoon session, but the meeting in no way clashoed. A large number of Jadics wei Fremont, South Omaha and Cou. . Bluffa being well represented. Mrs G. N 3rown, president of the local orgavizatior, presided, and Mrs. F. B, Bryant acted as m-um,m'v and treasurer, and Mrs, ‘I B. Hilton. district secretary, was present. The morning ses- sion was devoted to the reading of various reports by Mrs. F. B. Bryant, Mes. T. B. Hilton, Mrs, William F'ried and Mrs. White. Laun n was served in the parlors of the church from 12:30 to 1:50 p. m. At the afternoou session, Mrs. J. J. Shel- ley, treasurer of the Topeka brav deliv- ered an address, Mrs. 1. C. Clenden- ning then read an interosting report. After the appointment of committees and transaction of miscellaneous business the convention adjourned. THE REILTV MARKEY. NSTRUMGNTS Dlaced on ressrd during yestertlay. G N Hioks and wito to ¥ A Philleo, lot 15, ik 3, Cottage Place, wd 3 P Filey 101 A Worley Briggs' Place, w d Byron W iniams to ¥ J Wi 2d add to South Umaha, W d' M A'ohnron to W N Jobmson, hinn's 5d aad, will ‘Hopkins and b 12 uc 18 6 cor Ma Megor ot ak 6, 6 W ioms, 6t 11, Bk )rasent, "N deod. ; John it Mackenzie and wife to W A God- dard, lot 15, bik 24, Walnut Hill, wa. A It McCandless and _wife to H L Co; shall et ul, lot 10, blk, Isubells add, @ W Loois, ad 1, Onk Hill! de Pairick Lund Co blk 124, Dundee Pl Ak Keitn and Wusbud to lot 2, blk 8), Omaha, wd. . Toirteen transters Building Permits, The fdlly¥iaz piraits wird isy1dl by Building Inspector Whitloolk vestorday : Wiley & Willinms, one-story store and foeu shod, Thirty-sixth and Farnam....3 900 W. W, Porte r. DII\. and one-| hl\(»hlury resis dent ) ‘Twenty-second. Omana Vaint, Color and Varnish G pany, one- story factory, Hn.h avenue and Spring Five minor permits’, Elght perm its aggregating, Have you used _PEARS s _ WUSE PEAR THE MADE ONLY gy LI BEST DP LAMF fMNEYS IN THEWURLD Ceo AMACBETH&CO. PiTrsBuRGH,PA. For sale by M. . Bliss, Omaha, Nebraska,