Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 13, 1890, Page 6

THEPRESSCLUB BANOUETTED Omaha Newspaper Men Royally Batertained at the Barker. MUSIC, FLOWERS AND SPEECHES A Fitting Celebration of the Third Anniversary of the Open- ing of this Popus Iar Hotel, The dining hal bower of beauty last night. It was the shird anniversary of the open ing of the hotel, and the proprietor cele- brated the occasion with a banquot to the Press club. In this hostelry, also, the Press club was born, and the event was in a man- ner commemorative of that occasion, about W0 years ago. The tables were laid in T shape, and Man ager Balch did himself proud in their decoration. Hyacinths, calla lilies and luxuriant folinge plants flung to the atmos- phere the fragrance of the June-ime. A tasteful boutonniere at each plate reminded the occupant that he was an honored guest. The silver and ornamented glassware ght- tered and glowea under ths lght of the chandeliers and the ceiling rang with the laughter and merriment of the assembled guosts. All adown the long tables winding hero and there amone the beautiful flowering plants was the trail of a deli green vine. It was a scene from fairyland and the participants will not soon forget the impression produced when first ushered into the hall. I'ne menu card was a work of art. On a backeround of delicate pink and pale biue was the figure of u little, fat, winged cherub bearing aloft on a platter a hugs boar's head, and from this platter, trailizg between the words *“Complimentary banquet to the Press elub by ¥. A. Balch, Hotel Barker,” in gold Jettering, wero tho slender and gracefu! tendrils of u drooping vine. Inside was o list of delicacies to tempt the daintiest epi- cure, with tha toasts and the list of honorad guests, umong whom were leading reoro- sentatives of all the professions and busi- nesses, lawyers, rairoaders, capitalists, clergymen, politicians und the rest v iho seryice wuas perfect, the tables Were beautiful, the viands were de- licious, the flowers breathed sweet incense upon the air and the guests, each and all, felt that it was good 10 bo there. ‘vhe banquet tendered by Mr. Baich nnd the Hotel Barker to the press club will live fong in_the wemory of every newspaper man present. ‘The service, in keeping with the other features of the grand occosion, was exc: lent. It was efocted by a score of irls in uniform uttire, who served the courses in a most acceptable manner. They were under the immediate supervision of James Baleh, to whom, indeed, may be accorded the eredit of supervising the spread, which, as may be seen by reference to the inenu, was a repro duction of that of the Union league in Chi- cago on the 22d of last month. During the serving of the binquet the Musical Union orcnestra rendered a number of 1ts choicest selections. In fact nothing was wanting to render the bration a memor ble one and the enjoymentof the guests most complete, AU9:30 the guests took their scats, the chair at the head being occupicd by the csteemed host, F. A. Buleh. At the right sut Mayor R. C. Cushing, on his left Josenh Buker, and next to him Georzo Baker, while thoother seats were occupied by the following invited gresta: Dr. Geo. L. Miller, W. C O'Hrien, k. C. Soyder, D. C. W. Cochra R A0 faton, Niles, Charles Cressey, T. N. Cotter, Fred Nye, Charles Cicsar, W. R. Goodall, Frauk Atkinson, T. J. Fizmorris, O. H. Rothacker, J. C. Wileox, S. G. V. Griswold, Harry Hunter, Sands Woodbridge, . B, Millar, W. T Foster, M. B. Edwards, Al Fairorotner, W. R. Vaughn, C, J. Connors, R. C. Craven, N. P. Feil. J. B. Haynes, J.C Crawford, Joha M. Tanner, J. I, Howard, 2. C. Hardy, William Byrnes, W. G. Rich- ardson, Charles Elgutter, Fred Walton, W. G. Percival, Charles Perrin, It. L. Mot calf, — Walt ' M H. 'L, Fowler, Frank Burkle; B. zschuck, i M. Hitcheock, M R. C. Cushing, N. M. Mann, George Barker, Prof. Homer Lewis, Jules Lombura, Adum_ Snyder, corge Krug, D. W. Haynes, C. V. Galla: gher, George W. Towle, Jokn L. Webste Pat Rooney, Robert Huater, W. . Beche Joseph Barker, W, F. Gurley, Judge Georgo Shields, Orville M. Remington, Louis Heim- rod, T, 1. Boyd, George B. Eddy, John Ryder, J. . Hulbert, J. . Brien, Joseph Teahon, I. W. Miner. Following is the menu: Hlue Poiunts, Haulf Shell, Radishes. Celery. Consomme Printaniere Royal. St. Julien. Fillet of Black Bass. Matelotte Sauce, Sliced Cucumber Potatoes Duchese, Croquettes of Sweetmoats, Mayonaise. French Peas. mderioin of Beef, Larded. Mushrooms. Asparacus Tips, Cammontilludo She Mayonaise of Surbet a lu Marquis, Boiled Quail on Toast, Cresses, Piper Heidsieck. #Barker” Plum Pudding, Brand; Hard Crackers. Roquefort CI Coffee, Cigurs. After the cigars were lighted O. H. Roth- acker rapped the guests to order and ofti- ciated as Lonstmaster in a witty and accom plishod manner. After a fow remarks of a hUNorous nuture, cxplanatory of the pur. vose of the gathering, he proposed the toast *'Omaha,” and called upon Mayor R. C. Cushing for a rosponse, The mayor anolo gized for his neglect to prepare himself, and in a most laughable manner alluded to the principal papers of the city by incor- porating the pames in a uneat figure of specch. He then referred to the absurdity of attempting o quote statistics to a collection of gentlemen who were probably botter posted on those samo statistics than ho hiw- self was, and olosed by complimentiog the daily papers on_their progress and activity. ‘Tonstmaster Rothacker then pronosed the toast *‘Mine Host,” and referred to the many trials to which Landlord Balch had boen sub. jected in his experience with the newspaper Traternity in a manner which brought forth peals of laughter, Hon. John L. Webster was called to respond to the sentiment, and he proceeded to speak of Mine Host Baleh in & most complimentary manner as being a man of greatenorgy and enterprise as shown by his conduct of the hotel, which bad veen considered o wild vonture three years ago, but which Liad since proved the wisdom and foresight of 118 manager by becoming one of the principal lustitutions in that part of the city. At the conclusion of Mr. Wobster's re- wmarks there were loud culis for Lundlord Baleb, to which he ut last responded, stat ing that he had boen told soveral duys ago that ho would be expected to make a sveech aud ho had, therefore, propared himself. He spoke as follows “In the scramble for the funds to keep even with the butcher and grocer and laud lord 1 have not had very miucn chance to cul tivate auy literary taste. Butat the same tiwe there 1s, away down in my heart, o de sire, & disposition to alwaystry to help, to encourage, 10 uid any idon or ism that will help or improve mankind in general ‘Toma it has seemed that the greatest lever 0 wove public opinion 18 tho public press. Belieying this, 1 have ever, in my quiet way, tried to eucourage the efforts of press work ers, and I was glad when an opportunity was offered to lend all the assistance 1 could the organization of the Omaha Press club, 1 think some of the most interesting gathor. ings of the club were hero in this hotel, and it is because [ wished to encourage you and give wore life una dovelovment to the club thut I have gathered you here tonight. 1 have tried to bring before you leaders of thought that g) to mike our social gov- ernwent, and while you ure ontertained I expect you to get instruction to help you to d0 Your part to elovate humanity “As & hotelkeoper, whila trying to pron erly eutertain wy guest in° sleeping and eating, I probably come in contact with more of the phases of humanity than a persol i any other occupation The minister only comes In direct contact with o small eloment of society: thelawyer only & swall elemonty wbe poli Sauce, se. | tician a on THE OMAHA DAILY BEE:!JHURSDAY, sided slement. The newspapor man meets more of these elements, while the hot itertains and mingles with all these clemonts and must of necessity have a more enlarged view of the wants of v than the special onthusiast of the difforent branches that make up our social system, aud 1 am philaithropical enongh to assert that if the ministers of the differ ent “tisms,”’ after their theotogical cour: could put ' in ono year in_the management of an ordinary sized hotel. They wouid preach in an entirely different strain to their con- | gregations, and to my mind have more jn- fluence and better success in moulding opinion for the bettering of mankind. It my three yeurs' experience in coming in contact with the different types of society T have formed o more generous opinion of | mankind than formerly, and beiieve there is some lateat spark of (odliness even in the most depraved, and it is my religion to see the little good rather than proclaim the bad. “It1s my thought here tonight that this Prass club, i 80 disposal, have it in their power to organize an effort’ that would haye more influence in enlighteniag aund improv~ ing the masses than any other body. Under the auspices of this Press club, sy next fall, a series of puolic gathorings might be held where the different represeatative men of the gity could give an address on their idea o improving and helping the masses, which would have great weight with their hearers, Let representativo newspaper men have an avening, the merchant, the politician, tte railcond man, the school teacher, and not least of all the hotel man. Such efforts, made by public spirited men, would do & great deal owards opening up the hearts of these fanatical, illiberal, selfish people who condemn every one who does not believe and think as they do “1 believe that by proper effort a series of weekly meetings of the above character could be inaugurated which would be at tended by the p to its advantage, and the Press club would be also benefitted in thus starting a movement for the adg vancement of society. *+On my next unniversary, if I am fortu nate enough to still b host, I hopy to hear YOU Tenort pro sand [ will do all m my power to aid you. “I1 I can say any more, it1s only to use your influence for good--for improving your neighbors. Try to see his good points, ruthier than his weak ones: try to discourage that low public tuste that wants to hear ail the mean things people do aud noue of the good. “The millennium will be pretty near at hana when peopld never speuk iil of each other, or never get in debt. **Gentlomon, if fortune should favor this hotel enterprise you will huve a chance to hear further from me in the future, as I like to entertain wy friends and to help and en- courage my fellow man, and I am very very thankful for thg help and encourage- ment many u have skown me. You can count on mex® loyal to the Omaha Press club—loyal 1o the best interests of Omaha.” At the conclusion of Mr. Balch’s remarks the applause was almost deafening. Mr. W. C. Gregory. president of tho Press club, was called on to respond to the toast, “The Press Club.” Mr. Gregory gave a condensed account of the organiz club and said the success of club had been due as much to Mr. Baleh’s kind e as to any other active or honorary member. He thanked Mr. Balch for his suggestions of a method of muking the club intluential for good., Rev. N. M. respond to tho sentiment, State.”” His remarks were ver: well chosen und wern warmly applauded. Judge Shields responded 1o *Law,” pre- acing his remarks by the announcement that it was s maiden effort in the after- dinner line. In announcing Mr. Rothacker b. ¢ —beastiy Mann was then called on to “Church and timely and © next toast, “The Press,” d it was one of the mosy chestnuts—particnlarly to members of the press, that was known, And yet, if Dr. George L. Miller, who was down for the response. was present it would prove a marked excoption—beyond rticle of doubt. In tne absence of Dr. the toastmiastor said he would call upon his (Dr. Miller’s) ojd managing editor, Mr.-Frani R. Morrissay. ‘The substitute began by paying a tributo to the geatleman whom he represented, and then drew forth divers pages of rhyme rolative to newspa- pering, which he Succacded in making his humble and churitably disposd auditors lis- ten to. It wus good. Mr. Homer Tewis, who was_down to re- spond to “Education,” was ubsent, and Mr. Rothaclor said that his 3substitute, Major Howard, had studied education so long that 1 forgotten all about it. inance’’ brought out very few words and no real respouse from Mr. Joseph 3ar- ker, us the gentieman saidchis wife, he was sur dy becoming too anxious about Mr. E. C. Snyder spoke on **The Drama,” and closed with o bright peroration which won for him and his subject a strong round of applause, Mr. Jules Lombard tatked of the railroads from the text, ~I will fight 1t out on tins line, it it drives every railroad out of the state— Attorney General Leese,” as per pro- gramme, Mr. Remington, though not down on the toast card, was introduced as an old newss paper man and gave a short but excellent little talk. The evening closed . Ly Mr. E. A, O'Brien propsoing a rousing yote of thanks of the bresy club to Mr. Haleh for the suberb af fair, and the proposition being heartily com- plied with, “Auld Lang Syne,” led by Mr. Lombara, was then sung. Rubber on Horses' Faer. The protection of the horse’s fore feet is a great problem, says the St. Louis Globe-Democrut. A “horse weighing 1,000 pounds, and going at b strikes o ton with each fore foot when ho puts it down. 1f this figure is cor- rect it doesn’t take a practical horseman to see the folly of driving good stoclk on granite stroets. A shoe has recently been dewised that may improve the situation alittle, It cousists of n rubber oval band a quarter of an inch thick. terminating at the ends in a heavy cork or a cushion. The general shape is that of a horseshoe, the rubber cushions representing tho heel-corks. An irou-plate shoe goos with this, and the heel ends ave shor! ened to give room for the rubber corks. The rubber shoe goes against the foot, and is nailed o with the iron thoe, the whole forming an iron-plate shoe with vubber heel-corks. The invention is destinad to take the place of all other plate shoes for roadsters, especially as it is a cheaper shoe than one with metal corks, considering the difference in wear, £ the Wind. J. R. Love spent Sunday at his farm near Christiana, and it was there that the incident oceurred during the high wind on Wedunesday night, Feb. 12, says the Nashville Amorican: James J. Hodge is a tenant on Mr, Love's farm, and lives with his foup children, one a grown-up daughter, 1n a little two-room farm house, 32x17 feet in size. e says that near midnight he heard the houso ereaking like it was about to fall to pieces, then there was a Jar and all was still, The children cried out in alarm, and he jumped out of bed (o lind that the house had been lifted from its foundations by the wind, carried about five feet beyond them and depositad flat upon the ground, ‘The house was not injured and not an article in it was broken. A lamp that was placed on the mantel-piece was not thrown down. The next day the n and raised the house and placed tho | foundation stones under it where 1t | stood, and tho family is still living there us heretofo, The houso is u well-built little strue- ture, ceiled with pine planks. -— ghbors gathered dlephants’ Teeth in Florida, A genlleman arrived at Palatka Tues- duy having i n his G weighing over six pounds, which was taken from the bed of Peace lake, in south Florida. It looked aged and its enamel was nearly gone from the wear of the water. Four weeks ago a similar tooth was discovered and sent to the Smithsouian institution, It weighed twenty-six pounds and the scientists of the instituto pronounced it to bean ax- tinct species of the elephaut, possession THE DOINGS IN THE BLUFFS. Submitting the Argumoants in the Helmick Murder Case. PREPARING FOR FEDERAL COURT A Normal School Needed in the Bluffs —Motor Trains Collide — T School Board Wrestles for & Quorum, Closing the Helmick Cave. Yesterday the arguments began in the case of Rev, Mr, Helmick, charged with the killing of Palmer. County Attorney O rgan opened with a mild-tempered address, deliv- ered in & conversational manner. He re- viewed the testimony clearly and sought to establish more firmly the claim of the prose- cution, that Holmick was not justified 1n shooting Paimer. He cli.imed that Helmick must have recognized Palmer, even in the darkness, and that Helmick shot because of the ill-fecting between him and Palmer, and not because he was in peril, or was afraia of his life. Ho insisted that much had been dragged into the case, on the part of the de- fense, for the purpose of drawing away the attention of the jury from the real issue. Attorney Sims made an earnest, strong argument for the defense. He picked up the claim of the county attorney that Helmick recognized Palmer. If this was the case, lie urged, there was that much more reason for Helmick to shoot. Palmer had been long threatening Helmick, and here he was at the head of a gang of fellows, in possession of Helimick’s own barn, at dead of nignt. and actually beginning un assault upon him. [n this view of the case Helmick was fully justificd in shooting. ~ Mr. Sims then proceeded to take the other view, the theory held by the tofense, that Helmick did not know who the men were that were thue attacking him, Mr. Sims was not only logical and clear in‘his statements, but was av times impassioned and eloquent, The ad- dress was mastorly in many respects. Attorney McCabe followed for the defense, He was listened to with intense interce He has o way of calling things by what he deems to by their right names, is vory sharp and vinegary, and thus makes it interesting for the crowd. The testimony was reviewed by him in detail, und the task was Lot com- pleted whien the hour for the day’s adjourn- ment was reached. Today will see the case g0 10 the jury. e S Don't forget, the finest,cleanest, best mar- market in the twin cities is Merchendorf’s. Gillette & Freeman, decorators, 25 Pearl. e The water rans when Bixby plumbs. Pl T ‘We have just received a large 1nvoice of embroidories. They are the best bargains in the city. Culley’s, 328 Broadway. The Federal Co Tne March term of the United States court for the southern district of Iowa will open ou the 21st nst. Justice Miller of the United States supreme court has issued an order for Judze Shiras of the northern lowa district to attend this term, and he will bo here to assist Judgo Love. There is consid~ erable business to be transacted ut this term of court, as there are a dozen 1mportant cascs on the trial dockets Among them ate the Fairmount park case, the damage suit of Bergman vs the Wabash railway company, and the cattie case of Kissem vs' Tinkan & Ball ‘Tne Bergman case was tried at the last term of court, but a new tiial was graoted. This case will occupy several days, he cattle case comes from Harrison county, and originated from a cattle drive which re- sulted in the spreading of Texas feveramong herds in Hurrison county. There are about twenty cases to go before the grand jury, and a few partics now under indictment will be called before the court. United States Marshal David B. Miller of Red Oak came in last evening to prepare for the opening of the term. It 1s rezarded as very doubtful whether or uot the Fairmount park case will really bo tried this term. Both parties profess to be in readiness, but it is generally believed that another continuance will not be d tasteful to either of them. e R Elegant Uecorating. Gillette & Freeman, the practical deco- rators, are doing some artistic work av the new residence of Dr. M. H. Chamberlain, on Blufl street, that will secure them a great deal of well earned praise. The work is something entirely new, and this is the first ever done 1n residences in this city. The doctor's new cottage . is just receiving the finishing touches, and the decorators are fol- lowing closely behind the plasterers. The decorating alluded te consiats of tinting the walls and ceiling instead of trescoing or papering. Each room has a combination of tints, each complomentary Lo the others, and all blending into a wellow richness that has a very pleasing and artisuic effect which will never tire the beholder, One of the pleasing effects is 10 softea and mellow the light without absorbing it. The vestibule and hall is a combination of terra coutas, and prepares the visitor for the surprises of the interior. The ceiling of the varlor is a soft cream, the cove a light seal brown and the walls a rose tint. The trims mings are gold mouldings, The back parlor combination of buffs and browns, and parlor bedroom blue and terra cottas, m‘vimg room 1s a beautiful combinntion of oWves. The decorations in the dining roow are u better preventative of dyspepsia than a I'rench chef. The ceiling is a faint blue with grey cove and ecru walls. Tne bathroom is stone color and the kitchen bed- room is stone color and buff. ‘The ouly ornamentation on the walls and ceilings are carved mouldings, and the effect is strikingly rich and beautiful, ‘The same goneral style is followed in the upper rooms, but_all the combinations are different tints, In the south room the com- binations are cream color and old pink, the north room cream and tan and the west room cream and light shade of dull blue. = The hall is light brown walls with pale buff ceil- ing. ‘The tinting is done on the plaster and highly finished. There are no pronounced colors, but everything is soft, mellow and rich, and characteristic of the fine artists who desigaed and executed the work, and will convince the public that while Messrs, Gillette & Freeman bave the finest line of wall papers in the west to select from at their establishment, at 25 Pearl street, yet they are independent of the paper maker, and can gratify the most artistic taste, A Motor Collision, A collision between two motor trains oc- curred on the single track on the east approach o the bridge. A west bound train in charge of Conductor Purcell and Motor- man Bragg ran by the meeting pont, and in the dense fog collidod with an east bound train in charge of Conductor Grady and Motorman Gannon, According to the rules, ecast bound traius have the rignt away on this strip of track. The collision was quite disastrous, The platforms of the motors were broken and several windows smashed. Fortunately none of tho passengers were injured. Travel was delayed a very short time. Superintendent Reynolds states that the damage will not amount to more than 0. No action has as yet been taken in the matter, pending investigation, but it is understood that certain employes will bo discharged. e Dr. H, S. West, porcelain oridge work, No. 12 Pearl, e For sale, on account of sickness, Dickey’s general merchandise stock, 1o on Hroadway, Council Bluffs, will oe a discount for cash or traio for good uuin- cumbered city or Omaha property, Address Duquette & Co,, Council Bluffs, - Save 50 per cent on tombstones and monu ments. Design shoeet ana price Lis® free, L. Kelloy, 208 Broadway, Councll Bluffs. - Botter Schools. Upon the intelligence of the peopie rests the prosperity and hope of the common- wealth. The training of the young fn our public schools is to give character and will determine the purpose of that intelligence crown and J. for good or evil. Alive to the value of pre- paring superior instelfotors by training achools, sevoral enterprising towns in lowa are putting forth théir hest offorts to secure the location of state nprmal schools, among them LeMars in norfawestern Towa, Algona and Oskaloosa. At, present there is only one state normal school in the state, and that at Cedar Falis. There should bo at least four norwal sehools in tne state of Iowa. The increase: in population, the su- perior normal institutions in ocher states, grossive spiciy, of the age and the y of lowa to ba in, the front of educa- al progress, all demand immediate and vigorous efforts by fowa citizens for bet- tey and more advinced educational insti- tutions in this state, The western part of the state is sntitled to the location of a normal school and no point will accommodate more deserving peo- ple nor bo moro accessfble than Council Bluffs. The railroads centsring here reach a large territory. Our bluffs are {nviting and a healthful variety of landsoape adds many attractions of wooded bluff and shady valley, Good water abounds, and the ele ments are always kind, The timo is ripe for successful action. If the people of Council Bluffs wish a normal achool it is time to make their wishes known in the matter. Other places are awake and working, What is Council Bluffs doing in the case for her own interests | Soiabiidih e Save Life and Money. The gasoline stove is more dangerous than the unloaded gun. Save life_and property by using $ho C. B. Gas and Electric Light Co.’s gus stove, SIS C. 8. steamdye works, 1013 Broadway -~ The Mankattan sporting headq'rs 418 B-way. ateebis| v zes On a Quorum, ‘e school board made another ineffoctual attempt to secure a quorum last evening. Ouly two of the members, Messrs. Hunter and Blaxsim, were present. Mr. Lawson would gladly have been there, but the result of Monduy’s election was too much for him, and Mr. Blaxsim said that he was “sick.” He undoabtedly is, but his sickness is not of a dangerous kind. It seems that consider- able scheming is going on among the mem- bers ‘of the board, Messrs. Stewart, Schoentgen and Rain are anxious to post- pone taking any action with reference to selecung a site, adopting plans, and _award- g the contract for the new school building in " the western part of the city until after the new members take their seats. On the other hand, Micesrs. Hunter, Law- son and_Blaxsin ave apparently very anx- ious to rush this matter through at ouce. Just why they are so desirous of pushing it through before the new members come in is to bs conjectured. It certainly would seem that inasmuch us the new building is to be erected under the supervision of the new bourd, 1t would be no more than courteous and right to allow them to have something to say about it. 'To say the least, there is something very mysterious in all this undue huste. However, there is no disposition on the part of the other members of tho board to allow this scheme 10 be pushed through, whatever may be its object, and this ac- counts for the failure to secure a quorum. It may be set down as u settled fact that the present board will not find an opportunity to award the contracts which gome of the mem- bers are 80 eager to get out of the way. An uttempt. will ufidoubtedly be mado every evening this week to sccure a quorum, but whether or not_ it will be successful is yet to be determined. Mr. Hunter is very much out of patience over the way things are going, and declared last evening that if the other’ fellows kept'on iu this way they might be disappointed next Monday evening, when they want to get aquorum for the pur- pose of canvassing the vote. This, how ever, does mnot cause the ‘“‘other fellows much uneasiness, and they are perfectly satisfied with the outlook. J.G. Tipton, real estate, 527 Broadway. e Thin ol . B. Wadsworth & Co., 207 Pearl street, loan money for Lombard Inv. Co. Eioggl Desirable dwellings for rent’at reduced prices by E. H. Sheafe & Co., runtal agents, Broudway and Main st., up stairs. LSl The New Union Depot. The stockholders of the union depot co m- pany will meet at the court house this even- ing for the purpose of arranging to turn over the depot site to the raiiroad companies. At the meeting with the railroad officials 1o Omalia three propositions were submitted, and tho one adopted provides that the site shall be transferred to the railroads at ac~ tual cost, inciuding condemuation and re- cording fees, ‘he Northwestern and Mil- waukee roads were not represented, but tho former road announced its readiness to go into the scheme at a previous meeting und it was stated that the Milwauk»e was now ready to go in with the other roads, ‘The members of the executive committee of the Union depot compuny are quite jubilant over the outlook aud are positive ihat the depot will now be built, The roads have agreed to begin work on the structure within ninety days after certain minor conditions are complied with, Everything looks hope- ful, und the only loophole now left is that one of the agreements are to be binding it either of the unrepresentep companies shall refuse Lo join in and ratify what has thus far been done. the Standard and 106 Main st. - S. oL Williamson sells Domiestic sewing machines gt il Dress Making. Miss K. C. Holt has resumed her dross making business at her rooms in Merriam blk. —~~— ragraphs. Simon Eiseman returned last evening from a two weelks' visit in eastorn cities. S. Farnsworth has suficlently recovered from his recent scrious illuess to be out again and was upon the streets yesterday for the first time in several weeks. He 1s pre- paring to leave the latter vart of the week for an extended trip to Rlorida, Cuba and Mexico in the hope of regaining health and strength. He will probably be accompanied by William Moore, Josiah Danforth has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., and will bo abseat for soveral weoks. He took the trip for the purpose of improy ing his healith, 5. A. Troutman rewrned to Peoria, Ill., last evening. He was called home by the serious illness of his son with membranous croup. The little fellow is now much better. William Tompkins of Macedonia is visiting tho familymf Theodore Bray on Washington avenue. Dr. P, J. Montgomery left Tuesday even- ing for Chicago. Mrs. Russ N, Whittlesoy arrived in the city last evening from Chicago. Harry Hoffmayr is sorlously i1l with hem- orrhage of the lungs. Henry A. Hersey of Chicago is the guest of Frank L. True of fine watches and jewelry in the eity, and the place to buy the best g0ods ut the lowest prices is the establisbment without rivals, the most reliable firm of B. Jacqueamiy & Co, Al Special prices on ladies’ muslin underwear all this week at Culley! S Broadway . s R Suitable Legs and Feot. Every creature Ias the kind of legs and feet best suited'to it. Birds living in marshes have long, slender legs like stilts and some of them are called *'stilt birds,” say thesDetroit Free Press. The huge body of the elephant stands upon four thick pillars, the stag hus supports of ulighter and nimbler quality. — Ani- mals that get some of their living in the water, as beavers, otters, swuns, ducks and geese, are born with paddies on their fect. ‘The mole, again, is born with spades on his forelogs, 50 that he way dig bis way through the ground, and the camel has his feet cavefully padded and his legs of sufficient length to lift his head high above the sand waves 50 that his eyes may be protected from glare and dust. <% 2 A weak back, with a weary aching lame- ness over the hips, 18 @ sign of diseased kid neys. Use the best kiduey curative kuown, whick is Burdock Blood Bitters MARCH 13, 1890. MINOR MENTION K. Y. P. Co. Courell Bluffs Lumber Co., coal. Thatcher coal, 114 Main street. Spriug goods, Reiter, tailor, 310 ' way. Carbon Coal Co, wholesale. retail, 10 Pearl The Main street cars now run until 11 p. m The G. A. R. will attend the Bro church next Sunday evening in body. lectric power bas at last supplanted the horse cars on the Sixteenth street branch between avenue A and the transfer. Tho assault and battery case against James Books, 1n Justice Barnett's court, has been continued until next Saturday. The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Lamb took place at 2 o'clock yesterdny afternoon from het late residence, and was very largoly at- tended. During the past montn there were 8,850 visitors at the library and 2,752 bocks were taken by regular patrons. Over 300 volumes were added to the list. The Consolidated Tank Line company took out a building permit yesterday morning for a $3,000 brick warehouse to replace tho one recently destroyed by fire. The store room at 17 Pearl atreet, recently oceupied by Pusey & Smith, is being refitted and will be occupted as & wholesale fruit house by Mr. Ross of Omalia. Lho election bribery coses against Mitchell and Criss have azain been continued. This 13 the fourth continuance, and it begirs to look as if the cases would be dismissod. The plat of Madison park has been filel with the county recorder. Tho tract lie betwoer Fuirmount uveuue and Madison stroet and Fletcher and Palmer avenues, Good Templars lodge, No. 415, will give o social next Friday evening at the Beroau Baptist chupel, corner Third avenue and oveateenth streot, Everybody cordially in vited. A local democrat was making some politi- cal prognosticutions, and amone othur things announced it as his firm belief that Cleve- fand would be nominuted.by *'proclamation” in 1802, The board of trade has abpointed a solicit- ing committee to aid the Dakota sufferers, Tho com:mittee 18 composed of Messrs, b Conover, Judge-elect McGee and I Mackay Tho city council ‘was billed for a short en tertainment av the city building last evenine, but as the greater part of the company failed to mako connections, City Clerk Farrell can- celled the engngoment. Alfred M. Hayden and Sarah Sherwood wore united in marriage Tuesday cvening. The ceremony took place at the residence ot tho brido’s parents on Madison streot, Itcv. T, J. Mackay oMciating. Chief Walters has just finished his annual report, covering the year from March 1, 1889, to Murch 1, 1500. Daring_that time the do- partment responded to 107 calls. The loss by fire amounted to $155,000 and tho iusur- ance to £#191,000. On Friday night Overton lodge will hold a sociable, the vroceeds of which will go to the relief of the family of a worthy man whose home has been lost through the power of tho drink babit. Al friends of subriety are in- vited to attend. Mayor Patterson of Creston was in the city yesterday, the guest of Mayor Robrer. The lutter is preparing his last message to tho city couucil, nnd is looking up data for the same, Yesterday morning ho was en- gaged in looking up church affairs, cluimiag more ehurches had been orected and organ- ized the past two years than under any pre- vious administration. The revival meetings at the First Baptist church this week undor the diroction of Rev. Mr. Patterson urc awalening o ereat deal of interest. Large audiences are in attend- ance nightly. There will be no meeting on Ssturday evening, but a children’s meeting will be field at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoo, at which 1t is desired to have as large an attendance as possible. A case of destitution is reported at the home of Mrs. McCullough on Sixth avenue. The woman is sick, and it is stated that the county physician has several times refused to call. The neiglibors are assisting the family. The woman is a sister of one of the aldermen-elect, and has other relatives in tho city, but she states that she is receiving no assistance from them A week agu Mrs. Shannon arrived from Glenwood and escorted her daughter Lona home. 1nthis city she was known as Mable hifford and figured as prosecuting witness in u case of assault proferrea_ugainst Bello Clover. At the time of her departure she said sbe would return when the caso was called, but failing to do so the case wis dismissed by Justice Barnett. Like Council Bluffs, Missouri Valley has been having a lively time over the sehool election, One of the most prominent partici- pants declared us his reuson for beini so active that bo was determiued there should bo less mathematics taught in the schools, aud wore arithmetic. If he had been o can- date here before the citizens’ tickot had be- come so popular here” be would have stood agood chance of being himself elected a school airector. Francis Murphy,the noted temperance lect- uren,left last evening over the Northwestern for ILogan, where he was to deliver a lecture. It was stated that ho had cancelled his on- gagement owing to ll-health, but he fiually determined to go. Mr. Murphy bas not re covered from his recent sickness, and will not speuk again until he beging his Grand Island eugagement. Mo will rest with Omaha triends until Saturday, when he goes to Grand Island. A fair sumple of the worl of some of the chattol mortgage sharks was witnessed in the soutbern part of the city Tuesday after- noon. A colored woman, who supports her self by washing for the neighbors, was away from home at work, when the house wus broken open and all the furniture taken away at the mstigation of the agent who had charge of the property. It was alloged thut the woman was owing for two weeks' rent, and the furniture was ruthlessly taken. The unfortunate woman was compeiled to sleep on the bare floor. When the neighbors us certained the facts yesterduy morning thore was a lively bum of " indignation in that lo- cality. Jed Bethors, whose arrest was yostorday’s BEr, was taken before Justice Hendricks yesterday morning for trial, He in accused of stabbing E. J. McHattie, as tho result of an altercation in the gallery of the opera house at the presentation of »Our Irish Visitors,” by Murray and Murphy on the evening of February 3. A warraut was issued for Bethers' nrrest, but he left the city and_was not capturéd uatii Tuesday Bight, when he visited his home under cover of darkness, Owing to sickness in McHat- tie's family, the prosecuting family was un- abloto be present, und tho case was con tinued until Friday. Bethors was hoid n of 8500, which he could not furnish, sent to the county jail to await trial. - For rent—Store rooms, 104 and 10414 South Maiu; also offico in Shugart block with large vault. For sale—Second-hand barber furniture. For particulars call at John Sehickatanz's barber shop, Citizens' bank. cash—Nebraska or S 12, Bie Oftice, dway noted in North ouncil Wanted for western Iteports. Bluffs, Dre. Woodbury have removed their deuta oftice to 101 Pearl street, up stairs. — concert under the — of the Con- will be given at the church, ———_, March 25th. ‘The principal atiraction will be ——, now of Nev, a —— who in well known and appreciated here. —— will bring with —— an ———panist, and they will be assisted by —— of the best of our talent, Admission, cents. Look for the complete notice Saturday. — - We want you to list_your rental property with us und we will secure you 0od, reliable tenants. Rents collected and special atten tion given to care of proverty. k. H. Sheafe & Co., Hroadway and Main st up stairs ow the Mississippl Was Made. As a possible theory of the origin of the Mississippi viver, among the many that have at different times been brought forward by noted scientists, the most recent is the s stion that its arosion was accomplished by means o a mighty cataract, which began far down the river, near its original mouth, and by geadual vetrogressing dug out the valley-like gorge. Suys the Louis Republic, that this theory tenable, may be inferred from the wall-like bluffs—features so char isti¢ in the upper part of its course wearing uway of a monster cataract A gregational - GREAT SLAUGHTER - In Carpets, Mattings, Oil Cloth, Rugs, Silic and Lace Window Shades, etc. thon any hsuse in Iowa or Nebraska. and see us or write for NEW GOODS ARRIVING COUNCIL ~ BLUFFS Curtains and Fixtures, Portieres Drapery, Silks, Plushes, Uvholstery Goods, Will make prices lower Cal prices and Samples. DAILY, CARPET ~ COMPANY " COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, H. BIRKINBINE Hydraulic & Specification PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY. unitary Engineer. Plans, BEstimates Supervision of Public Work. Brown nd & 15 Building, Coucil Bluffs, lowa. N. SCHURZ Broadway, Counci Attorneys at Law. STONE & SIMS oral Courts, Couneil Bl —Justice of the Peace. Office over American Express, No. 41 1 BlufTs, lowa. Practice in the State and Fed= Rooms 7 and 8 Shugart-Beno Block, iTs. Towa. C A BEEBE& COMPANY, Wholesale und Retail Dealers 1n FURNITUIRK, Largest 8 oc’k and Lowest Nos. 205 207 Broadway, and 208206 Plerce it would bluff walls on either side, which are well-known features of *“‘the futher of meandering stroams.” It woald secm, according to this theory, that St An- thony falls constitute the remnant of what was once the most stupendous cat- aract in the world. It is estimated that it must have taken 400.000 years to carve out the mighty ditch. Butter £hows in Denmark, Denmark has organized a now system of state butter shows. The scheme in- cludes o continuous butter show at ihe expense of the state during months in each ycar, where fresh sam- plesof butter will be received every fourteen days, the judges’ decision to be given on the butier as re d and its condition at the end of fourteen day: The samples are to be sent immediately on the receipt of a letter or telegram, s0 that the dairyman will not be able to make a special cask for exhibition, and the sampies are to be repeated as often as required. Competing dairies must send ina return of the feeding and system gencrally followed oa the furm with special reference to the week dur- ing which the samples ave sent in. At present the number of dairies entered is 860. Nine judges have boen selected and these act'in groups of three each, each group recording an independent opinion on each sumple, which is checked by those of the other two groups. Bach group will consist of two butter merchants and one dairy expert. The exhibitors ave paid the usual mar- ket rate for their exhibits. The shows wiil be held at intervals of a fortnight during eight months of the year. - OneCause of Ageiculta There are no more free general agriculture. In June, 1880, government still had 17,800,000 able land, writes Prof, James ced in the March Forum. In 3, ouly 5,000,000 ac re- and this has long since be- te properuvy. It is clear that, al way, land fit for agriculs ture can nolonger be bad from the gen- eral government. It. seems to the writer that the prostration of the farm- ing industriy, and the.low price of the older farm lands everywhere in the United St tes, are partly due to the fact that they have been competing, in asense. with the practically free ara- ble lands of the public domain. This competition has now ceased, and it ap- pears reasonable to anticipate a sub- ntial rise in the value of agricultural lands everywhere, and especially in the western states. This will be one substantial protection to western farm loans. whether they wero wisely or unwise ie in the first instance. Depression lands fit for come priv ina gencr THE GOOD COFFICE OF: applied frequently, will cure NEURALGIA. Tan, 21, 1589, néurilgiin in’ side and 1 was given up by docs Ts well fllustrated fn cure of ¢ chief sympto which is, an intermit- ting pain which follows s0 0f the nerve St Jncobs Ol le rubbing and 196 Sackett St,, Brooklyn, N, Y. T was taken wi suffered 6 months. torg, Lut was cured by St Jacobs Oil MICHAEL McGl AT DRUGGHTS A%D DEALERS. THE CHARLES A VOGELER CO., Baltimore, Wid SPECIAL NOTICES, COUNOIL BLUFFS. HAVE soveral houses und lots to_trade for Council Bluffs or Omaha unimproyed prop- orty. C. B, Judd. 806 Broadway, Coancil Bluffs. MO RENT—Th very desirablo residence, No. 11} North Etghth straet, cor. Wushing: ton ave. SIX lurge, pleasant roomy. Hent low 1o rigit parties. Possession given immediutely. Thoo. Guittur, VW AN )—A good glrl avenuo, TANVASSERS Wanted —( Jcun make 3 to # & day, ! JORSALE At o bareain ~A 0} acre ranch 100 mifes from Omaha, “In firat class lo cation und A, No, 1in every respect, This bar giin will repay a close fnvistigation. For par- tieulars call on or nddress J. D, Jolinsou, No. 10 Poarl st., Councll Blufts, DOR BALE-—-Cheap, Mosler burgiar proof safe with time lock. “Aiso floc enerry bank Counter, 8, 12, Beo oftice, Council Blufls NOK BALE—10, 20 or 40 acros N rods north of Chattauqua grounds, 44 foot ot in Streeisvilie on Broadway, & New s-room house on 1Ll avenue, Fine lot on Benton streot 5x 1), )a farm in Nebraska to trade property Lots in Muliin's sub., $250 to #10), easy terms. Lots 1n_Kiddles, 8230 to #1.0 1, ¥ine lot ou 7th ave., HOxid, Will muke 3 good Iots. At barigain, ouly §1,000, Gl t lots on Ave.'C, prtiwesteri triack, §1 eack 6 roomn house on Madixon Broadwiy, very ch 3 50 foot [ot on"Ave. [, corner of 18t1: at.. #i00. t residence lots in the city at 81,70 eacn wortgage loans { High School Wl steady man Broadway for city 1block from St.. 1 vlock from T Fij W, ( Room 4, Opera block \OUNUIL BLUFFS § Stacy & Son, Conntil Biuifs. ( operty for sale at gren bargains. The following among the m o8 beautiful homes in tho city, will bes sold a out bargains, on moathly payments, or ter m Buit Thres new $-rooin housss on Lin two blocks from electric motor Line, Two new 4-room houses four blocks from elnctric motor line on North Seventh strost, (ne new irroom house four blocks from elec trie motor line on North Seventh street. Threo new 0 and f-room louses on n electric motor iine corner Avenue wlfth strost. Hesides the abo all parts of th One new A-room house on Mill st €, 11 Judd, 60 Brosdway, Council Bluffs, TABH for second-hand furnitare, stoves and Clrbets, "a."0 Mundol, 55 Broadway. In avenus block i A snd e | have houses and lots ia of course, necessarily leave high | several | Dealors, send for Catalo eil Blar | JOOR SALE Ata vargtin: One double saw | and Sficer: one vene r machine with cears | ing comple suitablo for basket fac { uirl r's commission house | . Council Blufrs the Also by me’ on dd ¢ proporty will he sold 0o ensy James i E utn | ihe new wiss cottago oceupled Ei | terms, Wi BARGAIN=My residence, i-rooom liouse, paniEy, bath rooni, closets, city water, etcs | Lotaix 12, Stable, conl and wood hous:, Bear- | ing fruit, hne location. third | ance to sult N O, W Broad QOR SALE- My rssidance, 5 aue, oir south side of BB 1yliss park by steam, lignte | by electricity and containing all modern imyrovoment<. Lot 100 by 20) fost. Also wiil sell or exchwngoe for improved oity property. my farm of 470 acres, tan miles east of Council Bluffs, N. M. Pusey, Council Biuffs, Willow Hoated N EW improved real estats to tra1s for nalm provea Omalia or Council Bluils propsrty B.Judd, 00 Hrondway. QR SALE or itent—Gardon land with houses, by J. K. Rice 102 Main st., Counctl Biufs. CHRIS BOSEN SASH @ DOOR FACTORY AND PLANING MILL Best equipped, most centrally located factor: inthe city, Al modern Iatsst” pattern machin: ery. Operated by skilled mechanics. Special atténtion given to scrolland bind sawing, plin- | ing and v s, General contracts and estis mites for houses and buildings a specialty. Cortor North Main and Mynster strects, Couns cil Blufls, Teiephone R. L. Supaant, Pros, Vice Pris, Cuas, R, HANNAN, Cashier, CITIZENS STATE BANK, OF COUNCIL BLUFFS, Pald up Capital $150,000.00 Surplus ... ... 35,000.00 Liability to Depositors....335,000.00 ; F. 0. Glozson, E. L. , E. E. Hart, J Edundson, Chas, R. Hunnan, Transact’ weneral banking business Largest capital and surplus of any bank in Northwestera lowa, J. D. EDMUNDSON, Intarest on tine deposity Elestric Trussas, Balls, Chest Proe tectors, Ete, Agents wantea, Dit. €. B. 3UDD, —THE— J: A Murphy Manufacturing Co. 1et Avenue and 21st Stroet. ASH DOORS AND BLINDS. Band and Seroll Sawling. awing and Planing. Sswing of «llKinds, ) Brackets Clean sawdust by t tirst-class, ~ Telephone 225, “Your Patronage Sollcited.® S. E. MAXON, hrehite:t and Superintend ok Room 281, Merriam Block, COUNCIL BLUFFS, - IOWA, BELL & BERLINGHOF, ARCHITECTS ERINTENDEN U AND SU Room 2, Opera House Block, Conncil Bluffa, lowa, 1S, OFFICER W. H. M. Pusky OFFICER & PUSEY, BANKERS. Corner Main and Brosaway, COUNCIL BLUFES, IOWA, Dealers o forelyn and domestic ex-han Collections made and foterest pald on time osits, F. M. ELLIS & €0, ARCHITECTS AND BUILDING SUPERINTE Iooims 430 and 442 Bes Hiliding, and Hooms 244 ax Merria | Blumsjow . NS Jmiiie Nol Block, Counel’ 27 Main St., Over Jacques= min's Jewelry Store,