Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 8, 1891, Page 5

THE 1AW IS 700 SWEEPIG, | What Judge Cochran Thinks of the Statute Protecting Wages, MARY BRIGGS CAUSES MORE TROUBLE. Bho Destroys Farniture and Tries to Set Fire to the Lincoln Jail— Hohman Fined - 0dds and Ends. Liscory, Neb., Feb. 7.—|Special to Tne B The much-talked-of ease in which At- torney Walter M. Wooaward (not Captain W. H. Woodward, Caplain L. W. Billings- loy's partner) tias played sucha prominent part, was ended today, and resulted in a vi tory for Mr. Woodward. The case was one involving a logal point as to whether an at- torney in the state of Nebraska can obtain a judgment in tho courts of this state without coming under a criminal clause of the Ne- braska statutes of 1557 with regard to the ex- tions of the wages of laborers, etc. For ason the case has attracted universal attention on the part of attorneys and cred- ftors throughout the entire state. Many Jawyers say that if tho criminal feature of the nct will hold attorneys eriminal the scope of the statute is more far-reaching than was ut first supposed by the legislators who en- ucted the law. The history of this c 1 brief is substan tially as follows: Attorney Walter M. Wood- vard sued George M. Webb, a B. & M. en + incer, on a promissory note, which had been 1 iven for house rent and was long since due. hie case was set for trial Decomber 1, 1300, “'ho defendant Webb appeared by attorney aud continued the case for thirty days, prom- i-lng through his attorney to pay £ of the %3 indebtedness and secure plaintiff on the alance out of his next month's pay. De- cember 30 came, and defendant’s attorney appeared and refused to further ropresent him, giving reasons. therofor, upon which Woodward took judem by default, and issued exceution, which was returned,’ “no property _found.” Then Woodward swore out an afMdavit and garnishment. Answer day was st for January 5. On that date thero was no_appearance on the part of do- fendant, or attorney to represent him. On January 16 the court ordered the garnisheo to pay in. On Janvary 17, twelve days answer of the garnishoe, tho defendant by Dis attorney filed & motion to discharge the garnishec, claiming that tho money was ex empt. On the 20thof the sanio month attorneys pro and_con argued the motion, which sverruled on account of the court not having jurisdiction over the money, the cash not being in court. The defendant failed to except. On the 224 of the month the money was paid into court and Attorney Woodward being present, domand- od the same in writing, and the court paid the moncy over to him, taking his receipt therefor. Then Webb brought suit against Woodward under the statute mentioned above. 'I'hie case was tricd February 5, and today Justice Cochran rendered his decisiou in the matter, which was in substance that Webb had lost his right by his own neglect ‘The judge called attention to the fact tha t Webb had failed to claim his exemption within ten days from the time that the B. & M. company tiled its answer. The answor was filed February 5. The exemption claim should have been filed on or before February 15, but was not. v was expected by the attorneys of the city that Coclivan would oficially pass upon the constitutionality of the law, put ho mod- estly evaded this, Personally, however, he expressed the opinion that the law was too sweeping. after the HOIMAN WAS FINED, Henry Hohman, the music dealer who was arrested for assaulting Mrs. Anderson, a widow who had jilted him, was arraigied pefore Justice Brown, Hohman endeavored by honeyed words to have the lady drop the Iu\)ue('\llhm. but she refused to do so. The ady gave 'some very damaging testimony, and after listening toit Hohman refused io g0 on the stand. Ho said that he was drunk at the time of the assault ana did ot know what he was about. The judge assessed him $10. MARY BRIGGS AGATN, Mary Briggs has again forced herself upon the atiention of the police. Mary is a young woman of considerable avoirdupois, not ex. y insane, but rather foolish. About rday morning Mary telephoned Sast Lincoln that a man out there had insulted her and she demanded the o of tho police instanter. Finally 'y grow tived of telephoning and tramped into the station. She was started towards a oftice, and that was the last heard of her until last night, when she was brought in by Ofticer Adams for riding on_the street car and refusing to pay her fare. She protested her undying love for every member of the police force except Officer McWill- ams, but was nevertheless locked up in the woman's department. Her request for a deck sof cards and @ lover being denied, she took a chair and broke all the windows in the cell and then fed the chair to the stove. She was afterwards remoyed to the main part of the jail and allowed the freedom of the corridor. The judge gave her a fine of #2 and costs and she was sent back again, Abont 11 o’clock this morning she blew out the gas, but Jailor Barnes dis- covered this and turned it off. A few min- utes afterwards smoke began pouring out of the corridor, and when the jailor rushed back in he found that she had taken some boxes and broken them up, piling the pieces in a heap next the rear door’of the corrldor, and upon this she had thrown some hot coals from the fire in thestove. She was com- placently watching the flames lick up tho door when the jailor appeared and stopped the work of destruction. The only excuse ahe gave for the act was that it was too dark for her comfort. She was locked up in a cell for safo keoping. MILS. SHERMAN'S DOWNFALL, Mrs, C. W. Sherman, wife of the young fellow who was under arrest at one time for being concerned in the Jones murder at Omaha, and who is now serving a term in the pen for horse stealing, was a suppliant at police headquarters last evening. The woman has been endeavoring to earn a living for herself and child, but it was bard work, and she said that when Mrs. Dora Frazier, madam of one of the disreputable houses in the bottom, came to coax her to enter her house sho fell. She also said that after she had been there a foew days the madam began to1ll-treat her, and yesterday sho was com- pelled to fiee. ~ Mrs. Frazier declined to give up her belongings, however, and refused also to turn them over to the police. She was di- rosted to a justice's court, for a replevin writ. ODDS AND ENDS, Charles Suth was hungry this morning and the tempting display of hogs’ jowls in front of the Lincoln meat” company's market induced him to steal one. Ho was promptly arrested and will serve outa ten days' sen- tence. The room of the engineer of the Licdell hotel was entered yostorday afternoon and a suit of clothes and an overcoat taken. The fact was reported to the police and shortly afterwards a teienhone message was received that a suspected thief was atlempting to dis- pose of an_overcoat at Goldwater's pawn- shop. An ofticer hurried over but the fellow had suspected something was up, and al- though Mrs. Goldwater attempted to hold the door on him shespeedily let go when he made @ motion to draw a revolver on him. He es- eaped all right, but within half an hourafter- ‘wards was arrosted. Eugene Vaughn, Charley White and Geor- gie Colyer, the boys charged with robbing the money drawer at Howard's drug store, have been held for fustuer examination, STATE SOCIET EWS. Lincoln, + Mrs. Louis Penfield is in Pex. Mr. James Lyous has recovered from dan- gorous sickness. Mr. Albert Watkins left for the Pacific const’ Weduesday: Mr. G. W. R. Pettiboue is looking after his + real estate interests in Seattlo. W. H. Weaver has been enjoying a v tion 1 Denver the past few days, Mrs. A. L. Manchester has roturned from, Palmyre, N, Y., whereshe was called five San Antonso woeks ago by the serious iliness of her mother, D, E. Thompson has been in Chicago and other eastern points during the past weok. Mr. J. J. Conoughy and family, late of Hastings, will make thelr future home in Linooln Misses Minnio Omaha are the Kieutsch Mrs, E. C. House of Broken Bow has been the guest this woek of her sister, Mrs. A. R Samson Miss Daisy Fisher ot Atchison, boen the guest this weok Charles & s Mrs. W. A. Daggett left Tuesday for Jean- crette, La., her old southern home, where she will visit with friends, Mr. J. 8, Hogland of North Platte was the guest of his brother, Deputy Sheriff Hoagland, the first of the week Mr. J. D, MacFarland was called to Green- castle, Pa., the first of the week by a telo gram annouueing the death of his mother. Mr. Joseph €. Reynolds, formerly of tho Lapitol hotel, is now ggecting his many friends from behind the desk av the Hotel Lincoin Mr. Noah Hodges of Sandyville, Ta., is making preparations to become a citizen’ of lege View, where he will erect a palatial residence Mr. J. A. Roone; Gussia Bauman of of Miss Katio and guests has Mr. K of her uncle A most genial young centloman with a host of friends in Omaha, has been appointed as_stenographer to Goy- crnor Boyd, vice Bert Betts, who has retired. Mr. Frank Goddard, an elegant young gen- tieman from Boston and who possesses the rare faculty of making everybody s _friend, was the guest of Mr. Fred Howe the past week, On Tuesday evening the members of the senior class of the high school gave a most enjoyable reception in honor of Miss Tre- main at tho residence of Mrs. L. 8. P, Weeks, H street, A grove of the Mystic Cir gree in Woodmen soeiety, will be organized in Lincoin in about a week or ten d It is expe that Antelope camp, the social camp of the order in this city, will soon institute a grove, Friday night a a ladies' de- the residence of Mr. W. F. Rovinson, Twenty-eighth_and Vine streets, Mr. Joseph Lewis and Miss Ida Lamm of Barnston were united in marriage by Rev. G. W. Isham. The happy couple left the next day for Barnston, wherc they will reside, Friends of the happy couple will be glad to tear of the nuptials of Dr. Orien F. Lam- vertson and Miss Julia Hatch, both of this city, which were celebrated at Cornish, Me., on’last Wednesday, The bride is the accom- plished daughter of Dr. Hatch of this city, while the bridegroom is a popular Lincoln dentist, The annual oratorical contest of the Palladian society of the state university w. beld in the chapel of the institution on Mo day eveni The young gentlemen who entered the lists were Messrs, T. F. A. Will- ams, Ernest M. Pollard, C. M. Skles and J H. Hooper. All the orations were scholarly and thoughtful and were splendidly deli ered. The judges awarded first pi to Mr. Williams and second to Mr. Skiles, A number of the young friends of Miss Della Scofield very” successfully surprised her on last Saturday evening. Progressive high five, tiddle-de-wink, dancing and dainty refreshments furnishea the amusements for the evening. Those present were Misse: Toretta Kelley, Alfred, Tude Pound, Dunn, Hoover, Muir, Clara Smith, Fowler, Toaine, Pound, Bryau, Gregory and Sheph Messrs. Backley, Elliott, Beardsley, Mar: land, Willetts,” Sawyer, Folsom, ~ Hamer, Jones, Sheldon, Barber, Honeywell, Hoover aud Pace, On Thursday evening Lincoln lodge No. 35 Independent Order of Good Templars heid a public installation of ofticers, and the usual social time was enjoyed. The following were the ofticers installed: EmmaJ. Hedges, C. Charles T. Evans, V. T.; Hattie Heages, T} Edwin win, F. 8.5 Frank Keyser, M.; Joseph ntiman, D. M.; William J. Adamson, secretary; Alice E. Minnick, chap- lain; Robert June, guard; William K. sentin rence 1. Hedges, P. Mrs a Jackson dehivered an interesting recitation and the society paper was read by Mr. Charles T. ans, A pleasant party of friends were ent tained Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. N. Crandal at their residence, corner C and Seventeenth streets. The guosts were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wuezburg, Mr. and Mrs. W, L. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Allen, Mr, and Mrs. C. H. Rudge, Mr. and Mrs, Will MeArthur, Mr. and Mrs. George Hale of Mexico, Mr. ZJames Miller, Mr. aud Mrs H. 'V, Hoagland, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Green, Mr. and Miss Hattie Huntington of Chicago. digh five was enjoyed the fore part of the evening. Mrs, C. H. Rudge, D, K. Green and H. V. Hongland won the prizes, Refreshments were served, after which vocal and instrumental music and dancing were in order. One of the most enjoyable parties of the season was given Ir. and Mrs. Frank Ciyce at their home, Twenty-cighth and Q streets, last Thursday evening. Progressive high five was the principal amusement, the game being carried on until after midnight. Mr, W. H. Benton and Mrs. H. B. Sawyer won the A choice collation was served during the latter part of the evening. Ihose present were Mr. and Mrs. B. Hum- phroy, W. H, Benton, I B, Johnson, H. B. Sawyer, C. F. Barras, J. Leister, L. Holyoke, Mrs. H. M _Rice, Mrs. Bolby, Miss Brice, Mary and Gail Malone, 3 and Misses White and Riley. The most noticeale features were the elogant bouquets ‘which adorned the several vooms. Nebraska City. Reov. Dr. Green is visiting in Osborne, Mo A. P, Stafford mado a trip to Chicago this weel. Max Kohn of Lincoln was a visitor in town this week. Mayor Treland, wife and daughter were visitors in Omaha this week. Mrs. Gen. Coe has been visiting friends at Council Bluffs the last few day: Miss Florence Wischmeyer has returned trom a visit with friends av Lincoln. Dr. G. W. Schwartz weut to Omaha the fore part of the week on a pleasure trip., Several couples from this city attended a “calico dance” at Falis City Friday night. L. G. Hoge of Lawrence, Kan., is in the city visiting bis brother, Couneilman C. W. Hoge. 3 The members of company C held a pleas- ant private dauce at the armory Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Gorbam of Council Bluffs were tho guests of Mr. and Mrs, H. F. Rehese this week. Editor Kingwill of the Rogers Park (1IL) Herald was in_the city this week visiting his cousin, R. M. Taggart. Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Cormutt have re- turned tb their home at Culbertson after a shore visit with friends in this city, Miss Alpha Butterfield of Hamburg, Ia, who has been a guest of Miss Hattie Chap- man, returned to her home Thursday. Robert Payne and wife left last Monday for New Mexico, where they will remain for several mouths, Mr. Payne being enzaged in a mining enterprise. Lo PO The Davis Will Case. Burre, Mont., Fob. 7.—|Special Telegram to Tue Bee.]—Prof. Ernell of Chicago, ex- pert for the proponent in the Davis will case, has had the will in his charge in an effort to prove the authenticity of the will as against he work of the experts for the contestants, Tho will 18 said to bo falling to pieces and can scarcely be held together. Judge McHatton has fustructed, however, that the experts have all the time thoy desire in which to ex- amine the will, no matter how dilapidated it may become. Another bateh of depositions bas arrived from lowa. They are to estab- lish the identity of the deed said to have been med by A.”G. Davisin Towa years age. “T'his signature will play a part in establish- ing thenutheuticity of the signature of the will. W. A. MeCord of Fairfield, Ta., is in the city representing Thomas Jefforson Davis in the coming trial. The caso will not come up before Monday ias i Quay on Presiaential Prospects, New Yousk, Feb. 7.—A Herald special from Washington gives an interview with Senator Quay in which e says he regards Hill's se- lection to the senate, if it secures to Cleve- land the presidential nomination, as it is al- leged it will do, the best thing that could happen for the ropublicans. Quay refused to say whom he thought the republicans would nominate, but thought that if Blaine cared to run and received the nomination Pennsyl- vauia would undoubledly be for him, THE RICHARDSON DRUG CO. They N.w Ocoupy Pheir New anl Magnifi- | cant Building, A MODEL WHILESALE DRUS HIUSE, Over Forty ¥ears Ago They Started in St. Louls and Opened in Omaha Four Years Ago. The Richardson drug company re- ontly moved into their new building, rof Jackson and Ninth streets. It magnificent building of cutstone and 1 brick, and one of the most sub- stantinl structures with which the job- bing district of Omaha abounds. The Richardson drug company was established some forty years ago, with headquarters in St. Louis. They opened their Omaha house in January, 1887, and after the fire of January 1, {889, which completely destroyed the St. Louis house, Omaha becime the hendquarters of this immense concern, Yenr I * they h witnessed a handsome incrense ih their business un- til their old quarters on Jones street be- | enme too small, and finding themselves crowded concluded in the early t of 1890 to seek a more desirable location In looking over the jobbing district they selected their present site with a view of central location, nearness to the freight depots of the Union Pacific and Burlington & Missouri railways as well as to trackage facilities for the r ng and shipping of goods. That they succeeded admirably is shown by the fact that they are now situated with trackage on two sides; within a block of both the freight depots; a couple of blocks from the new union depot, in course of construction; as well as being within easy nccess by electric motor and cable from any part of the city. The new structure of the Richardson Drug Co. has a frontage of 66 feet on Jackson ot and runs back on street 132 feet to an alley. It i stories and basement high, “with lar vaults extending under the east south sidewalks. Itis a most massive building of cut stone and brick and the entire arrangement throughout is due to the president, Mr. J. C. Richardson, who has given a great amount of careful consideration to the plans in all -their details. The large experience of rentleman in the drug business en- abled him to give Omaha a business house so thoroughly arranged in all the minor details as to be noticeable to eve visitor, and it is certainly an institution of which any older city could well be proud, as it now ranks as the most complete drug house in this country. Thebuilding throughout is lighted by electricity, heated by steam and thor- oughly equipped with the latest inven- tions in both passenger and freight ele- vators, b The main entrance is through an arched doorway which brings one into tho office, the elaborate fixtures of which are of butternut wood, highly polished, while the desks, chairs and of- fico furniture are of polished onk. On entering at the right is the office of the vice-president, Mr. F. Weller; extending along the east side are a number of private offices of the company as well as the mailing de- partment, cloak rooms, ete. Immedi- ately in front of the entrance tothe office is the “city desk” with the clerks in charge and where all city orders are received. Back of this comes the numer- ous bill clerks, stenographers, type writers, ete. To the left of the main- entrance is the office of the secretar; and treasurer, Mr. Amos Field. Next comes the cashier and book-keep- ing departments occupf'ing the entire west side of ‘the room. Special attention has been given to the arrangement of the cigar department, which is enclosed in glass a$ vhe rear of the office, with ample shelving for the carrying of 500,000 cigars. A water tank, suspended from the ceiling, with a stream of cold waterconstantly flowing in and out of it, keeps the room at an even temperature both day and night, thus keeping the cigars in a perfect con- dition. This is anew idea, and one that commends itself to the cigar trade. One of the noticeable features of this most exquisitely arranged office is the number of incandescent electric lamps with which the ceiling is studded, as well as a generous distribution of the same about the desks. The plan of the entire building is so arranged as to facilitate the prompt fill- ing of orders, handling and_shipping of goods and taken all in all, it is safe to say that a more complete building de- voted to the wholesale drug trade does not exist on this continent. The large and varied stock carried by this house can only be appreciated by a visit of those interested. il S el BIG LIEN AGAINST A ROAD. Sub-Contractors on the New Dead- wood Line After Money. Raro Ciry, 8. D, Feb. 7.—[Special Tele- gram to Tie Bee. | —A lien 10r §8,500 against the Grand Island & Wyoming Central railway in favor of Chamberlain & Skiuner, contrac- tors, was filedin the circuit court of Penning- ton county today. The plaintiffs were sub- coutractors under Fitzgerald Brothers and the claim is for a balace on gradng and rock work done upon ten sections of the B. & M. railway lying mortk of Hill City upon the recently completed line to Deadwood. The sub-con- tractors are in council today and measures for o settlement with the B, & M. compauy are under discussion. The claims aggregate several hundred thousands and the attitude of both Fitzgerald Brothers and the company is severely criticized, ek Bl May Avert the Strike. Pirrsnvng, Pa., Feb., 7.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bek.]—Many of the small opera- tors of the Connellsyille region are willing to arbitrate the present wage dificulties with ther employes in the hope of averting a threatoned strike. They are understood to have plenty of orders for production for the coming year, and are desirous of keeping their works running. Today four of these operators were met by James McBride of the miners' scale committee and stated the conditions on which they will keep their mines in operation. They propose to pay the existing rate of wages until March 1, or such time as avother settlement can be effected. The mine-worker's scale committee will assemble here tomorrow and take the propo- sition into consideration. It developed todny that nearly all the smaller dependent opera- tors favor an amicable settlement rather than a costly strike. The big operators have not changed their attitude in the least, however, and a strike, the largest the coke region has ever experienced, will likely be inaugurated next Tuesday. Sk i An Bigh Priced Arm. Bostox, Mass., Feb., 2 —[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bee.)-Joseph W. Sweat, a brakeman, while coupling cars on the Boston and Albany railroad at South Farringham in 1882 caught his foot between two platform boards and was thrown under the train, los- ing an arm, Hesued the company in the superior court a fow months ago, @ jury gave him §18,000 damages. The verdict was sot aside and a new trial, which ended yester- day, resulted in a verdict for the plaiutiff of $10,000. The road has filed a motion for a new trial e — Co Merchant Assigns. New Y %eb. 7.—Antonio Laviadia, commission merchant, assigned todsy with preferences amounting to §6%,000, FASHIONABLE ™ FRIVOLITIES. Continued frum seventh page.) necessity of catchingup if he would bo o vietor. Mr. | club F a Mrs. W 13 The Paxton Kensington. Yesterday afternopn Mrs. W. A. Paxton entertained a large number of frionds at a matinee tea and like all of Mrs. Paxton's affairs this last one Just before Lent was par. ticularly charming, The house was beastifully decorated with [IMHN and roses, whil smilax gavo a pretty background to the handsome home of one of Omuha's leading citizens, Although the ladies brought their fancy crocheting or Kuitting knew that during the period of sackeloth aud ashes they, would have abundaut opportunity tosew and knit to their hearts' content During the ufternoon Mrs. J. M. Metcalf and Mrs. M. P. Whitmore eave soveral very piano selections which we Iy received by the guests unusual fes of the afternoon, plensant feature, was the presenta ach guest of a rose. Rofreshments erved at small tables, the entertain ment being delightful in every way. The guests present we Mesdimes Rem- ington, Raymond, Ringwalt, Hartman, Fred Gray, Yost, Babcock, Ames, Caldwell, B h, Colpetzer, DuBoi hurston, Burns, Ijnns, 0. M. Carter, McCleltand, Haller, Lining Dund Whitmore, _Wood- man, RRansom calf, Joe Barker, Cowin, Cornish, ley, Orr, Russell, Swobe, Doitz, Tumer, * 'Dickey, Gilbert, Kitchen, Broateh, Cushing, Wood. Brady, J. N, H. Patrick, Dr. Mercer, Meday, Lockwood, Pratt, Dr. Moore, Guy Barton, Curtis, Leir, Carte , W. F. Allen, Matt Patvick, Henr D, juires, “Joe Millard, ., Sharp, Johuson, Freem . geath, Richardson, Green, Sheridan, Brad- Pritehett, Morseman, Rosewater, T. J. s, Williams, Catlin, McKenna, Briggs, ndahy, Lacy, Adams, Austin, Burt, Shiverick, Buchanan, Ames, Rollins, Mil- lard, Morris, McCormick, Muir, Doane, Ray- mond, Ketler, Knapp, Wobster, Nash, A High Schoot Party, Orchestral music, mingled with the hum of happy voices and the light and joyous trip- ping of nimble feet, marked the flight of time last night in the vicinity of the high school building. The sentor class gave a party and there were about sixty couples of young people present, On the secoud floor there were card tables and other games, about which there were interested groups of young ladies and gentlemen. On_the third floor the or- chestra was stationed and the spacious halls vere used for dancing. dancing and card y repaired to the large class room on the second fioor and listened to a delightful programme of instrumental music by the orchestr The dunce w: u renewed for a short time and then refreshments were announced in the large room on the first floor. The ovening was one of rare delight for the high school pupils and they all home feeling that along = with arduous tasks of a courso in that institution there aro intersporsed some genuine ploas- ures that help to make one's school days a bright and happy period in the memory and which assist in cultivating those carly friend- ships which often prove to bo the most abid- ing and beneficial of a lifo time Miss Collett's High Five Party. Wednesday evening Miss Collet, 2024 Lo- cust street, entertained at high five Misses Carrie McLain, Gussie McAusland, Inez Haskell, Hattio Bailey, Maud Church, Hallio Osborne, Clara Martin, Edna Kimbel, Ida Hammond, Blanche Benton Gussie Bauman, Minnie Bauman, Miss Betebenner, Miss Moyer. Messrs. Day, Champlin, Ward, Pal- matier, Ochiliree, Conrad, Strang, Pickens Nelson, Slatter, Copley, ' McConnell, Falls, Mr, and Mrs. Muftit, Mr. and Mrs. Latey. The first prize_was won by Miss Gussie Bauman, a hsod-painted jewel case. Mr. Ward took the first prize for gentiemen, a paper knife. The booby prize for ladies was taken by Miss Blanche Benton, while Willam Latey carried off a similar prize for the gen- tlemen. Prospect Hill High Five Club, Mr. and Mrs, Hess entertained the Social High Five club at their residence, Thirty- fourth and Parker streets, on Thursday evening, Pebruary 5, where a_very pluasant evening was spent at the popular game, after which refreshments were served. = The ladies’ prize was won by Mrs. Hoss, the gen- tlemen’s by Mr. Fiddis, the booby by Miss Stevens and Mr. J. T. Morety. The following are the names of the members of the club: Mr. and Mrs, Hess, Mr. N. Pruett, Miss Pructt, Miss' Emma Pruott, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson, Mr. W. Hart, Miss Light, Miss Jiddes, Mr. Birkland, Mr. Bacon, Mr. and Mrs. N. Stevens, Miss Stovens, Mr. V. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. James Ritter, Miss Nelson, Mr. Bechtold, Mr. N. Kelpen, Miss Howe. Mrs, Light, Mr. Jumes' Shepard, Miss Shepard, Mr. J. L. Morety, Miss Jonshon, Mr. Nelson, Movements and Whereabouts, Mrs. T, H. Webster of Orchard Hill ro- turned Wednesday from a visit to her father's homo in Ontario, Canada, Mr. and Mrs, W. K. Kurtz entertained Bishop Newman and Dr. and Mrs, Merrill at dinner Piday evening. Last evening Miss Edua Cowin gave a charming dancing party to a number of her voung lady friends at her father's residence, 3 Worthington place. Miss Francis Gannety gave a pretty party to anumber of young folks Thursday even- ing. Dancing was participated in and later luncheon was served, Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs, Foster, 830 Georgia avenue, royally entortained a fow of their nearest neighbors, Cards and ample refreshments were the pleasing features of the evening. Miss Evelyn Allen and Miss Ketcham have opened a school of expression in this city. They come well recommended from Mrs. Edna Noble's school in Detroit. They have letters of introduction to a num- ber of prominent people. On account of the illness of one of the prin- cipal actors in the Sheridan dramatic com- any the entertainment for the benefit of the *reche on Monday, February 9, will have to be postponed for & short time. The date will be announced later, for which tickets al- ready sold will be good, of course. Mr. Fred. W. Gray starts for Europe Febraary 20 to be ganeuntil June. During his absence their houe ou Douglas street will be oscupled by Messrs. Brown and Moody of the Morse dry goods’company, Mrs. Gray and the children having taken rooms at “The Frenzer” on Twenty:flth street. The Ladies’ auxilisry, of All Saint's church will hold a sale of aprons and novelty fancy articles at tho residenee of Mrs. A, P. Hop- kins, 18158 Capitol a\'l'uual next Tuesduy after- noonat 2:30. They will serve coffee and doughnuts aud also_pobcorn balls made by Mrs. Augustus Pratt 'who is a famous pop- corn maker. 4 There is & rumor afipat that Mrs. Lyman Richardson and Mrs, B. P. Peck are inter- estod in getting up a'phtomime which they expect to bo the society,event. of the season and will be given immediately after Lent, the procecds to bo devoted to some charity. All the young lndies atid gentlemen in the swim expeot to haye yggiminent parts in this entertainment, The birthday of Mrs. W. S. Paynter was celabrated at the home of Mrs. Paynter, 1119 North Twenticth street Wednesday night. The guests, thirty 1 _number, arrived early in the evening, bringing with them two up- holstered chairs. After spending an hour at the home, the party repaired to the Occiden- tal hotel, where daucing was indulged in un- til midnight. On Wednesday ovenfog, January 28, the Washingwn club gave another of their very enjoyable dancing parties. - Although rainy night, filty couples were in attendance, | Their next dauee will be agrand masquerade, at Washington hall, next Tuesday evening, February 10, and promises to be the mosten- joyable masquerade beld this season, The Social Hour club was very pleasantly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. A. Traynor lust Thursday evening. The honors of the even- ing were carried off by Mrs. J. N. Phillips and Mr. it E. Allen, Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Paul, Mr. and Murs, Mouroe, Mr. aud Mrs, Allen, Mr, aud Myrtle A, Hancock entertain the | work, cards seemed to bo more popular thao | for all tho guests Mrs. Phillips, Mr, and Mrs, Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. 1. Travnor, Miss Johnson, ' Miss Cliss Johnson, Miss Garry, Mr. Garry, Mrs. Jones and Mr. C. W. Lyons, Mrs, J. W. Bell entortained a number of voun friends at her rosidenco on Sev muo last Friday eve s and musie being the features of the oveniug, the playing of Miss Boudinot ypon the piano be- ng worthy of special note. Among those prsent wero: Misses Vinnio Lyon dlanche Boudinot, Marie Lyouberge Bell, Mrs. Dill and Mrs. Lockeridge, A Boudnot, Cope, Grant, Dill, Kimbali and Bell Only the priviledged few know whata jolly time was bad at the stag party on Thursday last given - by Mr. L. Funkhauser. There | were four tables, each table choosing thegame to be plaved. Mr, Wheeler, Mr. It Carnes, | Me R.R. Rinewalt, Mr, G. M. Hitebeock, r. S. Stebbins, Mr. R Patrick, Mr. Mr. Luther Drake, Mr. John Wil Horbert Davis, Mr. Dana Sande Funkhauser, Me. Bartonand Mr. J. hamibels composed the guests, birs, Leonidas Funkbauser ontertained at ucheon on Wednesday last twelve ladies in of Mrs, William R. Mo The table ions wore entirely of grecn and whito, 1d hyacinths veing used. The decora very dainty and_pretty and quite with Mrs. Funkbauser's rare good © company was composed of Mrs. Funkhauser, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Tjams, Mrs. Aicheson, Mrs. 1 Mrs, Boyd, M Rolhns, Mrs, Bishop, Will M rd, Mrs, Harold Gifford and Mr tebbins Mr. and Mrs, George B. Eddy entortained at their residence on Sherman avenue on hursday evening last with high five, Dr, and Mrs M. and Mrs. Anni Mrs, Bdwards, Mr. and Mrs. R 1d Mrs, Hunter, ) Mrs, he by Mrs, R, Hunter, gontlemen’s first and Dr, Ross, freshments were served durin and a very pleasant time enjoy adies booby Delicious re- the evening *d by all, nator Saunders_of No- braska and nt Governor Rob son of Tudiana, ommissioners, arcived yesterday morning from the east and, with General McClernand, met yester commission rooms, where ‘they organized, with Senator Saunders s chairman, in the absence of Colonel Godfrey. The commssion then adjourned to meet Monday at 10 o'clock. Judge Williams and Colonel Godfroy are ex- vected today or tomorrow.—Salt Lake Trib- une, At the cosy home of Mrs. L. B. Coryell in Orchard Hill on Friday evening a littio com- pany were myited to discuss the me: miseries of high five, Favors were off by Mrs. Dr. Kinsler and Mrs. J. ' ton, Mr. W. Gi. Bohn and Mr. Thé guests were Mayor and_Murs, Cusbing, Mr. and Mrs. Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tompleton, Dr. and Mrs, Kinsler, Mr. and Mrs. W. 'G. Bohn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haley, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Webster, the Misses Adams, Arnold _and Wood, Hon! hepherd, B. C. Arold, nd £, N. Thomp=on. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Yates gave a lavender dinner on Thursday evening last at their residence. Hillside at any timeis a lovely place, but made more beautiful an this occ sion with the addition of violets, heliot pe | and hyac aths most artistically arranged. A souvenir sachet of white lined with lavender silk and painted with violets was iven to each lady, while toeach gentleman was pre- sented a boutonniere of sweet scented violets, The guests present were: Dean Garduer, General and Mrs, Wheaton, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Richardson, General and Mrs. Corvin, Mus. Clarkson, Mr. and Mrs, N. Patrick, and Mr. and Mrs. Barkalow. Mr. V. G. Bogue who left. Wedno sday for Portland to make a close inspection of the Puget Sound railroad to be built conjointly by the Union Pacific and the Great Northern railroads, has had a varied experience in rail- road building. Shortly after his leaving the school of engineers he accepted & position on the famous Oroya railroad which crosses the Andes from the sea coast, in South America, and many‘of the most difficult portions of that road were built under his supervision. He remained in South America for ten_years and afterwards accepted the position of civil engineer of the Northern Pacific system, where he made a vational reputation as a railroad builder, some of the most difficult work along that' line being a tribute to the man who always found a way or made one. Later he became the chief engineer of the Union Pacific having charge of both con- struction and operating doiummcnls, which position he held until the departments were divided During his assoclation with the Union Pacific he has surmounted seemingly insurmountable obstacies and has demon- strated bis eminent fitness for.the place which he has so ably filled, His mission to the Pu- get Sound country 1s a delicate one and it is to bo hoped will prove in every way as suc- cessful as all bis other projects have been. B JOHN GLEASON'S COOL HEAD. It Enabled Him to Save a Frightened ‘Woman’'s Life, John Gleason, the engineer of the Denver express on the B. & M., which reaches Oma- ha at 9:35a. m., nad an experience yesterday morning which was startling to say the least. About a mile west of this city the B. & M., runsover a long trestle and yesterday she was a little behind time, and was bowling along at a rapid rate. Asthe train rounded a sharp curve and thundered upon the trestle the engincer was horror stricken to sev, a train length ahead of him, a woman waiking along the trestle. There was no room for her to wet off thetrack and she was so fright- ened she lost all control of herself. It looked as if her doom was sealed but Engineer Glea- son reversed his engine, let out both streams of sand and applied the air brakes. The train came to astandstill within two feet of the woman. “Maybe you don't think I swallowed a big lump that was sticking in _my throat when I saw Thad not killed tho woman,” he remarked when speaking of the occurrence. e Charles Wyndham has made up his mind to attempt *“T'he School for Scandal” at the London Criterion. He himself, of courie, will play Charies and William Farren will be the Sir Peter. PERILS OF POLITICS, Some of Santa 'e's Connclimen Have a Close Call. Saxt Fr, N, M, Feb, 7 republican members of wore holding @ consultation in the of 0 of their number, two shots red through a window from tho outside. J, A. Archulta was seriously wounded whila T, tron and others were narrowly missed. The would-bo nssassins then rode aw ay in the darkness, followed by a posse. It is said the attempt at assagsination Is believed to bo from politicah motfves ana aimed at Catron, one of the most. prominent ropublicans in the state. It is thought Archulta will recover atron was for years nssocfated with wins, when tho latter was the repub leader’ in New Moxico. The wore ors in many big deals fn connect on with the settioment and subseauent sale of the most extensive lind grants in the terri tory. Hoth made fortunes {n that busin on s unguestionably one of the nbiest members of the territorial bar and a brilliant man. lu politics ho has us- ually rted to the rulo or n ruin policy and the present domination of the democrats in New Mexico Is in a great measure die to Catron's tactics, For many yoars he headed what was known as the | ing, which controlled the affairs Wils 110st arbitrar; trol of the repu ud has never fully Al the yoars hie the number of h are now numerous. In lias been dictatoriul also. frequently been made | nst his life, but he never both- | cred himself about such things, His pluck and fearlessness have been admired even by his enemies and opponents, It is said t service in the confed erato army b i hero, Tn times past | Catron relied 1 his influence o natives to through his political schemes, Ho kiows their language and strong and weak points perfectly. - - Death of Congressman Phelan. Nassav, N. H, Feb. 7.—James Phelan, member of congress from Tennessee, died in this city January 30 of consumption, His remains were forwarded to Washington by way of New York. San While five of. were the city coun ’ | he lost in 1882 . Durin ot adding nsequenc Tican organizatic mies, wh I affairs he ats have AMUSEMENTS, THE GRAND "\l |~ Sunday, February, 8th, THE LAUGHING BOOM The Mortimer Comedy Company, in the fun- niest of all farc comedios entitled “LARKING” Reserved soats 5, 3¢ and 250, Box sheet open Sunday 10 o m. COLISEUM. BEGINNING THURSDAY NIGHT, FEB. 12 SHIPP & ASHTON'S NEW YORK CIRCUS. Two Champlon Tady Fquestrionnes, supported by any of first-class are ats. aladmission, 100, Keserve s 260 and 85 Prioei “The Frohman company during the fourth week of eir engagement Francisco, dono for the first timo in America ovening at the Boyd, will preceed clever comedy from the pen of Damley, the Loudon dvamatist, BOYD'S. ™ L | This, Sunday FEvenis Solicitor” will be done byf th the Baldwin theater, eot Will" which wad Tuesday the very AMUSBEMBENTS. SON'S ONLY BIG SUCORSS LAST PERFORMANCE, Fabruary 8th, Bronson Moward's Groatest Triumph, SHENANDOAR AMERICA'S LATEST CRAZE. ter than the Henrfetta," <N, Y. 1 andoah is the and brave deeds.’ Box sheet ovens at regular prices Wodnesday, Boyd's. |3 yeis oy, Monday, ]‘Cb. OtlL America’s Favorite Comedienne, Maggie =Nitchell rden of love maklig Deginning Supported bp Her Complete Dramatic Gompany, Under the management of MR. CHARLES ABBOTT, prosenting MONDAY e, Feb. 9, Fanchon THESDAY, ~nm, Feb. 10, LORLE WEDNESDAY fod. I, RAY NIGHT, usnal BOYD'S OPERA HOUSE BOYD & HAYNES, Managers. Begz:nnz'ng _T/mmf{fiy, Feb. 12 LADIES' MATINEE SATURDAY 2 P. M. ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT. THR TALENTED YOUNG ACTRESS, Cora Tanner @Miss Tanner looked » drcam of beauty, and scted the role with & dramatie instinet, grace and emo- tional forco and charm which won all who ~beheld her.--N. Y. World. “Miss Tanner acquires enrnestness and dignity ns shegainginyears. * ¢ * Thore s ample Intelll- genco in her study and gratifylng evidence of a bition in all that she un dertakes. “The lover of a cloan, wholesome play, well play - ©d by a most beautiful and gracous woman, will thoroughly enjoy Mlss aner’s performance. Box Sheet open Wednesday. Regular prices. DIME EDEN MUSEE WILL LAWLER, - - Corner 11th and Farnam Streets, Omaha WEEK OF FEB. 9. A ABSORBINGLY INTERESTING PLAY A COMPANY OF ROMINENT PLAYERS A GENUINE DRAMATIC SURPRISE A\ SUPERBLY BEAUTL FUL COSTUMES. MANAGER, - BEAUTIFUL BOUNCING BABIES. THE JARRRERTTE TRIPLRETS. These sweet, cunning, little bables are hut pranks and fun. It s seidom that three child seldom that they live, These babies are heal They are as beautiful as t ar on are born at the sime time rare and cu © full of 1d more many years. inly will be a seven months old, yot the and bid fairto 11 y most ce y. fat, fous. and constant source of amusement to the ludy patrons of the Muse. CAPT. BALDWIN THE ARMLESS BOURGUEREAU. A painter of skill and reputation. He was horn without arms, yet he can use his feot as well n8 most people do their hands. fortunate rivals who have their aands. His paintings are equal 10 ‘the work of his more The Beautiul Marten Sisters izt The lone grave is situated alonz the Goorg hands shortly after the war unearthed the hod, ded. A plain board bearing the | Confederate or Union soldier 1s un known. This son a pathetio [| oh fntroduc= [he Lone Grave, a Oentral railrond. A pu . Tt was relnterred and t je Grave," murks It s pathetio and int hat popular y of section mound sod - her 1t be a sting. ANDERSON BROTHERS in Topical Songs. Muster Percy Anderson sings three notes higher than Pattl. He has a wonderful, clear sopra ) volce. PAUL LADREW., .coevveeronsns FRAZER & BARNEY....00000ee Ross & SHANE ...........IR1sH CHARACTER DELIN .+ ..FEMALE IMPERSONATOR ....MusicAL MySTERIES EATORS BILLY HANEY AND WIFE THE MIDGET SKETCH ARTISTS. Both ure midgets over 40 years of ug Souvenir Day. Children’s Day. : .\uunlIy- 2% A WITTY, COMIC AND PATHETIC