Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 25, 1891, Page 5

- THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SATURPAY, APRIL. 25. 1801.-TWELVE PAGES. JUDGE CROUNSE 1S HOPEFUL He Thivks the Republican Party is Still i the Party of the People. > —— WHY DEFEAT CAME TO (T LAST FALL: It Was Not a Permanent Backset but the Result of Gross Mis- representation by the Party's Opponents. “Hon.” Lorenzo Crounso,” the newly ap- pointed assistant secretary of the treasury, ‘was in the city yestereay on his way to Washington, where he will shortly enter upon his official duties. Judge Crounse is one of the best posted men 1n tho west and one of tho closest observers of pohtical measurss, He asked by a reporter for Tue Buw if he had any objec- tlons to giving his views on the political situation, especially as relates to Nebraska. +Certainly mot,” replicd Mr. Crounse. “Tuk Brx is always welcome to any opinions I may entertain if thought of any value.” *“T'o what. then, do you aseribe the defeat of the republicans in Nebras *Jn common with the part we shared the fate which 1isnally befalls it 1n off years. But of course this does not a count for so comp! a revolution as over- took it in tho last elcction, Awmong other reasous which can bo wssigned, I would i eludo; first, the equi 1d vindecided Sitndo taicen on o quostion of probibition, A last fallt” n other staies, g much of ign vote, es pecially the G second, the srm which seized timid republicans regacding the operition of the new tariff law but_recently passed, outrageously misrepr by the demo- cratic press and orators; and third, and prin- cipally, as the outerowih and culmination of that railroad interfercnce and domination which for years has ot d_party politics n the state. In a great agricultural state ike this the question of trausportation has Deen the paramount one. For long years the ¥armers, who for the most part have been gepublicans who at tho polls and on the sields of buttle have contended for republican principles, have demanded recognition and a voice in the legislation of the country. But ‘the contest has been an uncqual one. The money, the organization and the free “pass system of the corporations Lavo been ~ too much for them. ‘While railroads should bo permitted a full share in the control of tho s of state and those counected with them allowed to gratify political ambitions, they have not been con- ont with that. On the contrary their at- torneys and officials have been put into con gressional chairs, placed at the head of re- presided over our conven- dictated the ticker, rewresented us in ‘ mational conventions, through scandalous “oil rooms” and the purchase of legislators ave influenced legislation, and altogether u insolently and provokingly too active in the politics of the state. “‘Wearying of this and despairing of .find- Ang relief in the party thousands of republi- caus have withdrawn into the farmers’ alliance,” *‘What think you of the future of the ro- publican party in the state?’ “I think it ought to succeed. The recent gefeat has furnished its lossons and I beliove the party is wise enough to profit by them. ‘The question of prohibition is out of the way, for a time at least. The McKinley bill will gov in favor as it is studied and the people ®in to realize its morits. The wisdom of Xhe party has adopted it and the party should boldly and aggressively advocate end defend it. From its nature and the yarious interests it effects, it is almost fmppossible to frame & tariff measure meeting Mthe views of every one. But the wisdom of - the party is greater than mine andin my opinion the duty of republicans is to accept t heartily. In this connection I may be al- owed to express the hope that Tue Ber will gve the measure tho full benefit of its un- qualified support. The farmer should, where necessary, be _undeceived in the 1mpression that the tarift is not for him. Beyond all others, T think he is interested in a system which, while it may increase the price of his tin cup, will furnish him the best and high- est market for bis produce. “But. I cannot stop to diseuss the question of tariff. I will simply repeat my prediction that with wise nominations and good man- agement there is no reason to doubt repub- can success next year.” nd which was most “ ) 3 The best and cheapest Car-Starter is sold ‘by the Bordon & Selleck Co., Chicago, Il ith it one man can moge a ivaded car, ‘We desire issues of the MORNING BEk of November 3 and December 2 for our files. Anyone having a copy of either of these mumbers will confer a favor upon this office by mailing them to Robert Hunter, Bee office. s SOUTH OMiHA, \ Jurors from this City. Messrs. Charles Anderson, P. S. Casey, O. 8. Carter, John Tonning, J. H. Weir, Mar- tio McCormick and W. R. Laughlin of this city have been drawn to serve on the May ry of the district court, commencing May 1, ‘and Messrs. Dennis Murphy, W. M. Montgomery, Daniel O'Neill and John Witz- parick fof "the Juno term, commencing une 1. Notes About the City. The South Omaha letter carriers will have & flahing frolic tonight. . John C, Carroll has gone to Friend to plant trees on his timber claim. After a serious illuess Frank J. Shelany is better and ale to be on the streets. Daniel Cameron of the Cudaby packing company has returned from St. Paul, Minn, Mr. Fred Lind of Omaha and Miss Eva A:ddennn of this city, have been licensed to ‘wed. . William Mitchell of the Exchange, who has been il for some weeks, will start’ east tomorrow for a rest. Mrs. A. V. Miller, who is_visiting her par- nts, Mr. and Mrs. George W, Wesvott, Col- mbus, is sick with measles. Letter Carrier M. A. Martin is 1aid off on sccount of indisposition and Substitato James E. Hall is delivering on route No. 2. Mr, and Mrs. Charles H. Latham desire to thavk, through the columns of Tne Brg, peighbors and friends wo so kinaly assisted them in their family sickness and bereave- 1 ment. Building Inspector D. F. Bayless has is- sued permits to Mrs. K. E. Reid of Omaha to build four dwellings on _Thirtieth street, between Q and R streets, Third ward, cost- ing $5,000, Through the columns of Tk Bee Mr. and Mrs. Etmer Weirs desire to thauk those who 4 s kindly alded them during the illness and burial of their little son Clarence. Also for tho floral offorings. The ladies intorested in organizing a lodge f Pythian sisters met at Kuiehts of Pythias all {unerdny afternoon and enrolled quite a pumber. The ladies will meet at the same place again at 2 o'clock today to complete the arrangements, Luy Division No. 8 Uniformed Rank Kuights of Pythias, will give its May party 8n Blum's hall Friday evening, May 8. Luly row stronger thun ever, ranks us division of the Uniformed rank, and the members openly boast that the May party will be as creditable to Pythians as a 80cial success wnd & surprise to citizens. ¢ — - ‘Wanted—A good appetite. You can have easy enongh by taking Hood's Sarsaparila. t tones the digestion and cures sick headache ———— Decisions. Decisions will be rendered by Judge ‘Wakeley this morning wm the following cases : Coburn vs. Paul, Strang et al. vs. Higgins. Dyer vs. Rowe, Whalen vs. Brennan, Omaba Loan and Trust company vs. Vaughan, Shaw vs. Edling. —_———— Caligraph Writing Machine keeps every business house up to the times. —— Omaha Independent Club. The Omaha Independent club will hold s Awoting Susday, April 26, 1501, at 2 p. m. at Grand Army of the Republic hall, No. 118 orth Fifteenth street. The programme ill be: Soug by Independent Glee elub; LS « ) address by Prosident T. K. addross by T. B, Minahan on “Independent Club;" address by Hon. Allen Root on *“I'io Eftect of Finaacial Legislation the Last Twenty- Five Years;:" song by Independent Gloo club; romarks by mem Ladies invited. e iy SAYS IT'S AN OUTRAGE. An Agent of the Twine Trust So Characterizes His Arrest. William E. Mead was brought in from Kansas City yesterday by Captain Cor- mack to answer to the charge of embezzle- ent preferred by the Empire Binder manu- facturing company, or as it 18 now known, Seiboriing & Co., through the local agent, R. C. Craig. ‘The information, of which mention was made in Tur Bee when it was filed two weeks ago, alleges that Mead converted to his own use $500 belonging to the company. Mr. Mead was seen at the police station, while his bond of £30 was being arranged by aph, and in reference to the case said: s simply another instance of an attempt to collect a civil debt by means of criminal proceedings for ombezzlement. The fact: these: I was sent up here thre: ago last Decemver as the Ne agent for the Empire twine binder. I had a contract with the company and put in the first year about five hundred reapers and as many mowers. The first of last De- camber the company sold out to the trust and 1 was let out. At that timo the firm owed me 83,000 salary and over #1,000 expenses. | had in'my possession about $500 of the firm's money, and I held onto it. It had sold out everything, and there was nothing clse for me to get to satisty my claim “Since then trust has gono to peces and now they are after me. 1 am just as anxious to settle as they are. I don't deny gotting the £500, and I intend to have several hundred more. ' I advised them to sue for it, intending to put in a_counter claim, and told them that if they didn't sue I would. Tuoey telegraphed me in February and I came up here from my howe in Kansas City to talk the matter aver. 1r. Craig was on the road and I waited until his return. He would give me no state- ment, and the conference amounted to noth- ing. This arrest is an outrage, and the com- pany shall pay dearly for it. They knew that P ¥l come tierd on 8 tolegram at any time, out they preferred to disgrace mo by send- ing me to fail. The information was flled several days ago, ana they telographied to Kansas Citv to have me ar- rested, but the chicf of police there knew that I was living at home with my family and would not do it. He sent an officer to see me and | told him the story. Captain Cormack came to my house about 7:30 o'clock last evening, and found me on my porch, and I at once went to the train with him. [ am oune oi the oldest and best known implement men in the west, and I shall not tamely submit to this out- rageous procodure. I have mauy friends ln s story. 1 officed with tho Liningor- Motealf company for two years, and 1am willing to refor to any of my acquaintauces here as to my standing und reputa- tion. The company never sent m any expcnso money while I was here, as the books of the Kirst National bank will show. They claim that the business of the second and third years would not stand it, but that was simply becauso so many of the machines sold the first year came back for repairs. I had to putin my time repairing them iu the fleld. 1t wasn't my fault, but that of the machires. I was here to get them on the market, and that 1s what 1 did." preti g For Nervous Debility Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate. Dr. E. T. Gauneau, Superior, Wis., saysy “T have used it In calos of nervous debilitt and over-worked brain, with the utmos satisfaction.” B NEW FIRE LIMITS. Changes Proposed in an Ordinance to Be Introduced. Charrman Elsasser of the committee on fire and water has prepared his new fire limits ordinance and will introduce it before the council next Saturday night. It extends the limits as provided for under the ordinance, but slashes the lines of the ordinance introduced and placed on file last month. The boundaries as provided for by the new ordinance are as foilows: Commencing at a point on on the Missouri river, 132 feet north of the north line of Nicholas 'street, thence south along the west bank of the river to the conter of the alley between Pierce sud Pacific streets; thence westto the center of Seventeenth street; thence north to & point 133 feot south of the south line of Leavenworth street; thence west to Twenty-ninta street; thence north to a point 132 feet of the nortn line of Leaven- worth stroet; thonce east to a point 132 feot west_of the wost line of Twenty-fourth street; thence north to a point 182 fect south of the south line of Farnam street; thenco west to Twenty-ninth street; thence north to a point 132 feet north of the north line of Farnam street; thence east to & point 132 feet east of the west ine of Twenty-fourth street; thence to & point 132 south of thesouth line of North Cuming street: thence west to Twenty-ninth streot; thence north to a point 133 feet nortn of the north line of Cuming street: thence east to u point 132 feet west of the west line of Twenty-fourth street; thence north to the south line of Lake street: thence east to o ot 125 foet east of the east line of Twenuy- ourth street; thence south to a point 132 feet morth of the north line of Nich- olas strect; thence east to a point 125 feet west of tho west line of Sherman avenue;thence north to the south line of Lake street; thenco east toa point 125 feet east of the east line of Sherman avenue; thence south to a point 132 feet north of the north line of Nicholas street; thence east to the place of begimuing. —_———— FIVE LITTLE INDIANS, They Visit Omaha on Their Way to the Genoa Indian school. W. B. Backus, superintendent of the Ge- noa Indian school was in the city yesterday en-route home from Cheyenne River agency, S. D., with five little Indian boys who are to enter his school. The party visited Tur Bee building which was a source of great surpriso to the young aborigines. Thay were a good looking lot of boys from Big Foot's old camp. Mr. Backus states that the rumors pub- lished recently thata party of heyeune River Indians “were recently at Wounded Knee battlefield is entirely without founda- tion. Thero is not a single Cheyenre River Indian, ho says, off the reservation except the boys and girls away at school. He has just travelod “over the reservation and re- ports the Indiaus quiet and a large portion of them at work seeding their httle fields. Among the agency people and settlers thero is no upprebension of trouble, B e No griping, no nauses, no pain when De Witt's Little Early Risers are tken, Small pill. Safe pill. Best pill. ————— Monopoly and Labor. Mr. Jacob Hauck dslivered a lecture upon the subject **Monopolyand Labor” to a large gathering of U. O. T. B. members Thursday evening at Schroeder’'s hall. He dwelt at length upon the monopolies and trusts under the control of the government. He alieged that the laboring element suifered most ex- tansively under the unwarranted accumula- tion of capital. He favored the control and ownership of waterworks and motor lines by the city, and stated that he was fl:pulufl to all strikes. He condemned e action of President Gompers of the Federation of Labor in calling the coal miners out to strike on May 1, preaicting the failure of such an undertaking. He was in favor of elght hours as a day’s work, but such an ad- vent must come through state aud congress- ional laws. He wanted all skilled laborers to unite under one head, and urged the laborers to take more interest in political affairs and to study more clgsely the political problems relating to the wellare,of every labover. He announced a8 the subject for his next lecture: “‘Whien party should the laboring class support in the next national campaign " The Sundown Club. Monday evening, April 37, the Sundown elub will meet again in the parlors of tho Puxton hotel. The postprandial discussion will be upon the subject of the single tax . 'The prhmlrnl spoakers will be W, D. Beckett and Prof. H. P, Lewis. An in- crdase in membersip is and the 'of o cub 15 assared " success of the BOUND T COME TO OMAHA. President Oable Says the Rock Island Oan't Bo Kept Out. WILL WIN ITS SUIT OR BUILD A BRIDGE. His Company Has Already Quictly Sccured & Charter for a Bridge South of the Union Pacific, President R. R. Cable of the Rock Tsland arrived in the city Thursday and is stopping at the Millard. Helstated yesterday that he had come 10 Omaha to iook after matters in connection with the suit between his com- pany and the Union Pacific now pending in the United States court. He is accompanied by Judge Withrow of Chicago, general attorney for tho Roek Island. “If the case is decided against your com- pany, what will be done?” Mr, Cable was asked. ““We intend to cross the river at this point,” he replied. “If not over the Union Pacific bridge, shall cross on another. We hold that our contract is valid and _shall try to en- foree it, but if the courts decide against us wo ghall adopt other measures.” "Was the Rock Island interested in the effort to obtain a charter for a bridge be- tween Douglas and Sarpy counties ! ot at all. We have a charter for a bridge across the river. It was slipped through congress so quietly about two vears ago that you have not heard of it.” nhero will the new bridge be located ‘Solith of the Union Pacific bridge.” “Will your trains run into Omaha over a spur, or wh rangements wiil be mage in that direction* 'O, those are details, which have not been considered. In fact, the whole matter of buitding a new bridge has been given very little attention, as we claim that our contract witn the Union Pacific is valid.” “Will the Milwaukee be interested in the new bridge along with your company " “I think so. Their situation in that respect is the same as ours.’ ‘‘Will any other road be interested in the arrangement “‘Not that I know of. If the bridge had been built two years ago there would have been another company in with us—an Iowa road.” ‘‘Hasn’t the Rock Island been contemplat- ing extending its line from South Omaha to the Union Pacitic bridge so as to avoid pass- ing over the Union Pacific tracks between those potnts *No, we were only looking over a survey which was ma ome time ago, but we have had no idea of building that track.” *Will suit be commenced against the Union Pacific for damages *‘That company has been notified that it will be held responsible for damages arising from violation of the contract.” *'What will be the amount sued for?? “I canuot say, but I think it will be consid- erably more than $10.000 per day. That point has not been fully decided. It will require the testimony of experts to determine the exact amount.” *‘What do you think of Gould's denials of the iuterview reported from Denver? ‘‘Well, Mr. Gould has been mlk(nsf a great deal ever since he left. home, according to all report He probably didn't realize how his expressions would look in cold print and said more than he intended.” ‘““Have you had any conferences with the Union Pacific people since your arrival 9 ““Merely a consultation regarding the usual interchange of business, but nothing bearing upon the bridge question.’” Testimony in the Rock Island-Union Pa- cific case is being taken before Commissioner Suteliffe in the First National bank buiiding. Mr. Poppleton stated this morning that he thoughi the taking of testimony would be completed within a day or two. The entire testimony in the case will be submitted to the court in printed form when the case comes up for hearing. Little Row at Norfolk. The citizens of Norfolk and the officials of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha road have been having a regular seance over the opening of Fourth street in Norfolk across the railway compauy’s tracks. The street in question is one of the main thor- oughfares in the city and the railway com- pany was tendered $500 damages for the loss of property by condemnation proceedings. The tender was declined and the city at once procceded to open the crossing by force, En- gines and cars were backed onto the cross- ing, but the work proceeded and the crossing was prepared for travel. . Raiiroad Notes, It is rumored in railroad circles that the Sioux City and Lincoln train over the Union Pacific is o be put on again in the near future. W. D. Campbell. who has been agent for the Northwestern railway at Lyons, Ia., for some time is in the city on his way to Spokane Falls, to which point he has been appointed as agent of the road. Superintendent Washburne of the Union Pacitic_hotel department, is in Sa't Lake City making arrangements for opeuing Gar- field beach for the season. L. D.Jackson, in charge of the hotel at Evanston, iwill have charge of the restaurant at the beach during the summer and Captain Douris will have geueral charge of affairs at the beach. e DeWitt’s Little early Risers: onl, pilt to cure sick headachie and regulate the wels. ——— CHANGES IN PROSPECT. Much Grief in Store for the Police Professional Shirks. Somethiug will drop at the next meeting of the board of fire and police commissioners, and it will splash grief in every direction when 1t lands. The report of the physical examination of the members of the police force by the com- mittee on men and_discipline, to whom the matter was referrad, will come up, and it will recommend numerous changes in the per- sounel of the force. Mayor Cushiug was asked as to the object of the examination, and gave it out that it was simply an excuse for weeding out some of the very undesirable timber that is now wearing a uniform for $70 a month. Said the mayor: “There are altogether oo many pensioners on the city's pay roll, ana it is about time for this pension business to stop If men can’t earn their money they have no business on the police force, *“There are some of tho men who are un- able to work and others who don’t want to, aud it is the intention to remove them an put others in their places. There are un- doubledly somo of the wmen who are uot up to the physical standard who will be retained, and others who would_pass in that respect who will bo let out. There are mea on the force who are physically all right who don’t work over two-thirds of the time, and others whowm the ph; an would call deficient who are first class rollmnmu and don’t lose more than three or four days in a year. “What will the new commission do with Chief Seavey " I don’t know anytning about it, but T sup- pose that he will be retained if he gives satis- faction. Seavey always aims to respect the wishes of the board, and seems to defer Lo them in evory instance. I think he is a man who would go a long way to do as the board direeted, though T don’t think he would do anything wrong.” Commussioner Gilbert expressea himself in much the samo manner. He was very positive tbat tne force needed a liberal weeding out, and wasn't averse Lo expressing the opinion that some of the patrolmen now in the city's employ wouldn't make a police- man in & thousaud years. Said he, “Thers are 100 many shirkers ou the force. Last year the men lost over 3500 days on mecount of sickness, for all of which the city had to pov. That is about equal to payiug ten men for @ year and not have them on duty at all. We exp ct to take care of a man who is shot or breaks a hmb while in the discharge of his duty, but there are altogether too many colds, colics, grippes and‘headaches to suit us, Some of the shirkers profess to have some ail- ment or other nearly half of the time, and it is getling monotonous, We ought to have a lavger foros, but that is out of the question this year, as the fund will not stand it. As we can't increase the quantity we must improve the quality, aud that 1s just what we are'going to do. T wish we could take care of tl who have served long and faithfully o lost their health in the city’s servied/ but there is a | voint beyond which charity ceases to be in strict accordance with . business principles. OMoer Matza is one of those desorving ones, as he has never shirked aid often did twice what ho was able to do.. . We will make it as ocasy for him as possible. The shirkers and sticks will be advised 3 scok less trving em- ployment before thefri health fails. The physical examination will serve asan excuse, as it wouldn't bo righb-4e-throw a man out of a Job without any show or reason. We want active, encrgotic men of ood, sound common sense, and wo will have them'if they are to be had." Chief Seavoy sald he really didn’t know anything about the oxamination, but ho had recommended it in his annual report and s1p- posed the commissioners were acting on it. His sole and onty object in rocommending it was because he thought that it was advisabio for the commissioners to know how the men were and also for the wen to know themselves, Ho couldw't teil about any iatended changes, but knew that the fund’ would not stand more than ninety-four men and there are now ninety-one. When asked about the prob- ablo appointments of commissioners he didn't know a little bit and in a very don’t-care sort of a way said he hadn't asked any ques- tions and had heard nothing whatever about the matter. While discussing this subject his profossed indifferenco stood out all over him in chunks bigger than the pomnt of a cam- bric needle, ————— Dr. Birney cures catarrh. Bee bldg. SUBURBAN GOSSIP. Nebraska City. The society young ladies of Nebraska City gave the ball of the season at_the Grand Pa- cific on Thursday evening. The costumes of the ladios were the finest ever worn at this place, and altogether it was a brilliant affair. Miss Rita Lorton wore a charming costume of light green, ribbon trimmiugs, la France roses and diamond ornaments, Miss Lorton, tea rose silk, decollette, trimmed in pink crush roses, diamond orna- ments, Miss Minnah Hawke looked queenly in white polka dotted tulle over white failles, diamond ornaments, and fragrant orchids finishod this simple but lovely creation. Mrs. F. D. Spencer woro a perfect glove- fitting costumo (tailor made) and diamond ornaments, Mrs, W. S, Reetor of Omaha was suporbly costumed in pink silk faille handsomely trim- med in imported brocade of Egyptian design and soed pearl passementerio, her diamond or- naments in exquisite taste and pearl handled fan completed the most artistic combination. Miss Belle Sousley wore a becoming gown ht blue crene de chine, handsomely dec- orated with jeweled passementerie, decollette corsage, ornaments, natural flowers and dia- monds.” Miss Annie € a lignt ca feathers, nith was becomiugly robod in 'y faille, trimmed with ostrich carried a_bouquot of la France naments dull gold Emma Smith woro a dress of tan silk, rsage relioved with dark trimmings, oruaments. 2. Morton looked radiant in black silk decollette, diamond ornaments, pomnt lace and flowers. Miss Rottman, oneof St. Louis' fairest belles, looked most_charming in cropo de o) chine, ribbon trimmings and fan to match. Miss Katie Goff, gray plain camels hair, combined with a brighter shade of velvet, o very heavily ornamented with silver menterie, gray gloves und slippers, pearls and corsage, boquet of natural flowers Mrs. 'D. Rolfe, handsomely attired in & pearl gray street costume, hat and gloves to match. Mrs. A. P. Stafford, elegantly gowned in a very handsome black sitk with bonnet. Mrs. Colonel Wilson, very pretty dress of black faille with bonnet to correspond. Mrs. Eastman, a neat costume of brown cloth and velvet, Mrs. Seymour, a blagk silk costume with embroidered fiowers, relieved with white silk, Mrs. J. W. Sousley, 8 _street costume and bonnet to match. ge= Mrs. J. M..Tanner looked very sweet in a royal blue cloth with handsome border, Miss Stafford was gowned in an extromely handsome cream china wilk trimmed with im- vorted passementerie Grecian design,shoulder gloves of tan undressed kid, corsage boguet of pink carnations, decollete. Miss Mabel Stafford looked charming in a fetching, Gretchen style, form of black net draped over the black covr spot satin, V. shaped, sleeveless bodice, tan undressed 'kid slippers, shoulder gloves to match, foreign necklace of gold, yellow spring blossoms. As' lana. Dr. Kirkpatrick was at Ithica one day this week. John Kreigleston mado a flymg trip to Omaha Wednesday, - Miss Mattie Fuller, who left hero a few mouths since to officiate as postmistress at Memphis, was in our city Wednesday shop- ping and calling on her numerous friends, B. J. McCabe of Omaha, the genial time- keeper for Swift & Co, during the construc- tion of their ice house here lust winter, shook bands with Ashland friends the first of the week. C. A. Kaufwan, a former citizen of this place but now a prominent druggist at Avoca, was 1n town Wednesday afternoon. Councilman J. H. Oliver spent Omaha this week. Mrs. H, A. Wiggenhorn returned home Monday after a two weeks' visit with rela- tives and friends in St. Joe. Mr. N, E.Leach, stato agent for the library of American literature, spent a couple of days in town making friends and calling on the patrons of the llbrurrv, Kirk Palmer of Omaba visited his parents and many friends here Tuesday. Miss Libbie Woodburry is now as: Manager Frank Sabin a%” the centr: phone office. Harry Hacknoy and wife, at present livin, in Omaha, came down the 22d inst. to nlmnfi the wedding anniversary of Mr. Hackney's parents. H. K. Dunbar left Friday morning for St. Joseph to be absent a week visiting his Qaughter, Anna, who will leave there shortly for a fifteen weeks’ trip to Europe. Mrs. W. C. O'Malley, wife of the popular insuranco man, has been in town with friends for o few days’ past. Mr. Allen P. Meakor, who has been attend- ing the state university the past year, will spend the summer in the interestof the Saunders County Leador, workin, gip sub scriptions for the paper and writing a_do geription of the country surrounding - Ash- wud, A ‘most_enjoyable *C'" social was held at tho beautiful residence of Mr. S. L. Sears, corner of Eighth and Silver streots, Thurs. day eveniog. The spacious rooms were well filied with people, old and young. A few short and appropriate exereises, consisting of songs and declamations, were well received and appreciated much.-At-10 o'clock refresh- ments consisting of suclygood things us “cold carved creature,” “country cousins comfort,” “colorless cold,” ete., "Were served, aiter which the younger péftion repaired to the lawn for the romainder of the evenine to take advantage of the warm spring weather and beautiful moonlight. =~ Mr. and Mrs. C. B slackney wore ten- dered a very pleasant surprise Wednesday evening April 22, the, gecasion being tho thirtieth anniversary of their wedding. It was a complete surprisd” dud keenly enjoyed by those worthy people. Several nice and PRIflE*s day in R b DELICI®US Flavoring Extracts. NATURAL FRUIT FLAVORS . Vanilla, =) Of perfect purity. Lemon -| o¢ great strength. Oranfe - . Almond - Economy in their use. Rose etc;) Flavor as delicately and deliciously as the fresh fruit. :{upmrfluu remembrancos were prosented to em in honor of the day. Supper consisting of fresh fruit, oake and coffee was partaken of and at a seasonable hour the guests de- K&flm\ feeling that they had been most applly entertained and wishing their good friends many more years of joy aud pros- perity. Edgar. Prospects of & fruit crop were never equalled here. Horsemen lu the vicfity of Edgar are or- ganizing a trotting assoclation, and expect to have a one mile track socond to none in the stato. The ex-oil inspector is now looking after his farm work a littlo, and roport says he finds full scopo for his abilitios. H. F. Grant reports that during his recent trip to Seattle, Wash., he bagan the erection of a fine rosidonce, and there is a possibility | of his making that city his future home. | Banker E. E. Howard, onoof Edgar's nimrods, who did some good shooting on the Remedies would receive. the Cuticura Remedies were ap- plied. Parents, are you doing right by your little ones to delay a moment longer the use of these great skin cures, blood pu- rifiers, and humor remedies? Everything about the If Little Babies Counld Write Letters \ HAT a host of grateful testimonials the proprietors of the Cuticura How their little hearts would overflow in ink. Zkey know what they have suffered from itching and burning eczemas and other itching, scaly, blotchy, and pimply skin and scalp diseases before | Pacific const last fall, has been_sidetracked for a couple of woeks with & _broken collar bone, caused by the recoil of a hoavily loaded shotgun and an overhead shot. Edgar now expects to have a republican postmaster. W. J. Gawin was recently elected by the repubiican patrons of the of- fico and has sent in his bond. Tho present incumbent's timo expired in January Mr. and Mrs, Diteh, while out driving on Wednesday morning, had a serious runaway. The carriage was overturned aud Mrs, Ditch was seriously injured. Mr. D's faco was badly battered, but he is yot on duty. CUTICURA Remedies invites the confidence of par ents. They are absolutely pure, and may be used on the youngest infants, They are agreeable to the most sensitive. They af- ford instant relief in the severest forms &% 4%« agonizing, itching, and burning skin and scalp diseases, and are by far the most economical (because so speedy) of all similar remedies. There can be no doubt that they daily perform more great cures than all other skin and blood remedies combined. Mothers, nurses, and children are among their warmest friends, Small in size, ereat in execution: DoWitt's Little Early Risors. Best pill for Constipa- tion, best for Sick Headache, best for Sour Stomach, kgLt The Park Commission. Osana, April 24.—To the Editor of Tue Bee: Allow me to correct & report of a conversation with me about the amendments 1o the charter at thé poiut whero [ am made 10 say that the now law revokoes the powor of the park commission to condemn property parks and boulevards. What [ meant to say, aud probably did say, was that it do- prived the city council of the power. Tho park commission has nover had the power to coudemn property under the right of eminent domain of otherwise. L1 ABOUT THE BLOOD, SKiN, SCALP, AND HAIR * mailed free to any address, €4 pages, 300 Diseases, so Tilustrations, 103 Testimonials. A book of priceless value to mothers, affording information not obiainable elscwhere, CumicuRa REMEDIES aresold everywhere. 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Bids for constructing sewers were opened and the contracts awarded. Frank L. Reeves & Co., got the sewer in district Hamann & MecDonald the one in district 133, In district 130, McGavock & Dailey were the lowest bidders, but the contract was not awarded, owing to the property owners hav- | ing filed a protest. 1 For grading Herron street from ILeaven- worth to Marcy, P. H. Mahoney bid 12 0-10 cents per yard and got the contract. Pt century Ayer's Cherry | the most popular cough For nearly half Pectoral has been remedy in the world. The constantly in- creasing domand for this remedy proves it to be the very best specitic for colds, coughs, and all diseases of the throat and lungs. e Loan Agent in Trouble. J. 3. Wilkinson, a loan broker . tho Pax- ton block, was placed under arrest yesterday by the United States marshal upon com- plaint of an ex-soldior, who notified the dis- triot attornoy that Wilkinson had been mak- ing loans upon pension papers as secuvity., Mr. Wilkinson was not taken to jail but was sumply placed in the custody of an officer. Toa roporter Mr. Wilkinson said: “We never loan mouey on pension papers. Wo haye a good many papers here, simply for safe keeping.” - | ANTER. We have about 75 of the above planters complote with check rowers, all in good order and condtion, which we wish to close out this spring and we offer them at 4 lower price than any planters were ever sold for in Nebraska. Anyono wishing to buy one or more or the whole 106 please write us for prices and we will give you a bargain. Western Manufacturing Co., Lincoln, Neb. ————COME TO THE AT MANYS PICNI _AT HELLMAN'S. E have just received an invoice of clothing which includes the entire spring and summer productions ot an eastern clothing house, The goods are cheaper than dirt, but there are too many extra large sizes and short and fat men’s suits and overcoats. We'll give you HE BIGGEST PICNI On prices of the goods, and We'll guarantee to fit a man even if He weighs 400 pounds, So if You Large Fellows Want clothes you'd better come quick. Our $5 and $7.50 suit table will get another boost out of this invoice. And when you talk about suits at $8 and $10, the world is ours. Out of about our two thousand 95 cent hats there are about three hundred left, and they havn't been very good days for hats either. We'll get no more when they're gone. Cause why ? hat factories don't bust every day. We are selling four times as many children’s suits as we did a year ago to-day. As ever yours, At the old stand, Thirteenth and Farnam streets, HHOOGO) ll3th and Farnam, - Omaha, Neb