Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 30, 1891, Page 7

~. supper HE OMAHA DAILY BEE, SUNDAYU'AUGUST 30 1891 -TWENTY PAGES SOCIETY IN HARVEST TIME, Porch Parties a1 Factors in Fashionabl: Summer Entertainments. WHAT THE GAY WORLD IS DOING. Conferring Medals at the Bellevue Rifle Range—A Phantom Party ~Movements of Well Known People. Oneof the pleasantest forms of soclety en- tertaiument is the porch party, which is a product of the summer and the sunshine. The Merriam has been the scene of several of these affairs during the soason rapidly drawing to a close, but. that given Tuesday evening capped the climax of these pleasant events in which the inhabitants of the Mer- rism have revelled. The porch, which is very wide and spacious, reminiscont of the veraudabs in the south land, was lighted with Chineso lanterns and headlights. In the parlors the older folks. who have tired of dancing and dances, played cards, while the oung peoplo enjoyed the pleasant evening {»y aancing on the porch. Light refresh- moents wero served during the evening, the uests present enjoying the oceasion beiug: T, nnl\) Mrs. L. A. Torrens, Mr. and Mrs. [ W. Miner, Judge and Mrs, Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Field, Mr. and Mrs. J. R, Lehmer, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Suyder,Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Marshall, Colonel und Mrs. Strang, Mr. aud Mrs. W. F. Allen, Mr. and Mrs, G. C. Hobbie, Mr, und Mrs, Hodson, Mr. and Mrs. George Boggs, Mr. and Mrs. J. A Munroe, Mr. and Mrs, Duvid Baum, Mr. and Mrs. D, J. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ken- nedy, Mr. and Mrs. Morsman, Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Hobbie, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hayden, Captain and Mrs. Worden, Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Mr. ana Mrs. Lucien Stevens, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs, Wickersham, Mrs. Judge Am- brose, Misses Kellev, Hobbie, Shaw, Leisen- ring, Detweiler, Worden, Tatum, Buras Smith, Brown, Johnson, Parker, House, Full, Lionburger, Sargent. Moore, Bullard o uncil Bluffs, Bell of Cincinnati, Mar- shall, Worden, Allen, Gilbert; Messrs. Lip- incott, Clark, Rica, Fowler, Baldrige, Jlapp, Smith, ' Nash,’ Claybaugh, Kennedy, Dietz, Megeath, Christian, Willinms, Bacte, Warner, Hamilton, Creigor of Chicago, Fos- benner, Dale, Knott, Rathbun, Miller, Wil- son, Downs, With the Sons of Mars, Competitions at. the Bellevue rifle range closed last. Saturday. A special train over the Burlington left Union station at 2 o'clock carrylng out a very large number of visitors, The cavalry troopers shot at mounted figures ut various distances, ranging from 500 to 1,000 yards, hitting the figure counting two, and hitting the norse one. It was o uniquo sight and proved interesting to soldier and civilian spectator alike. "The shooting over, tho prosentation prizes took place. The victorious competitors filed boforo General Brooke and stafl togeod out “in all the pomp and circumstance of glorious war,” ana while Senator Manderson made a fow complimentary romarks to ench as he advanced, (Goneral Brooke pinned on a boau- tiful medal. Licutenant Gray, Sixth cavalry, 100k first piace in carbine shooting. Corporal Mitchall, first place in the re- volver team, Licutenant Groy, Sergeant J. . _Jackson, Trumpeter W. O. Carroll, Corporal M. L. Mitchell and Private S. H. Thompson ure representative competitors to the army carbine competition, 1591, and Captain I. B. Kerr und A. Keiser'of the Sixth will repro- sent the Department of the Platte at the competition to be held in Chicazo noxt month. During the afternoon the Second Regiment band discoursed some very martial and thrilling musie. Claret punch, brewed by Dr. Suencer, was dispensed by the genial doctor, Amorg the visitors were: (General aud Mrs, Brooke, Senator Manderson, Colonel and Mrs. M. V. Sheridan, Colonol Colonel " Hughes, Mr. and Fitzpatrick, Captain and Mrs. Humphroy, Lieutenant and Mrs. Truitt, Mr. Paul Ludington, Captamn Crowder, Captain and Mrs, Clintock, Miss McClintock, Lieutonant Koe, Mr. Ray, Mr. Robert W. Patrick. Mr. Robort Carr, Mus. Woolworth, Miss Woolworth, Mr. Lund, Mrs. McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Grogory, Mr. and Mrs. Woodburn, Miss Turoer, Mrs. Spencors, Miss Wicks, Captain and Mrs, Deapsey, Miss Summers, Mr. H. H. Meday, Miss Turnor, Mr, Hyds, Major and Mrs, Worth, Major Baker, Mr. E. Weld, Miss Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Woodburn. A Lawn Social. Tho lawn socfal by tho ladies of St. Ce- colin’s church, Walnut Hill, held at the resi- denceof Mr. and Mrs. John F. Daly, Thirty- fifth and Franklin streats, on last Tuesday evoning, was & most enjoyable one. The grounds were brilliantly iljuminate arc lights being distributed with advantage, The ladies were greetoa with o large attond- ance from other parishes. A light shower caused an adjournment to the residence which was thrown open to_the large assem _blage. Tha principle feature of the evening was the guessing match, the prize being two tickets of admission to Boyd's new theatre on the opening night. Mr. J. J. Johnson was the happy winner. ico croam and other ro- froshments wore served. A very nice sum was realized to help raise the debt off the chureh Among hose present were: Rev. Fathor McCarthiy, Mr.and Mis. Andrew Murphy, Mr. aud Mrs. John Little, Mr. and Mrs. Rittor, Mr. and Mrs. George Stonay, Messrs. Georgo J. Paul, Myers, Gibbon, Cooper, Mullin, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Gibbon, Mrs, Kane, Misses DowWut, Myers, Frashor,” Toggart and Gib- on. These soclablos wero inaugurated somo tune ago by the ladies of 5t. Cecelia’s church and proved such a success sociably that they will bo continued during the winter at men- bers’ houses. 'The next sociuble will be heid At the residenco of Mrs. Kams, 4202 Cumlng strcet, Thursday, September 10, The Starlight Celebrates. A phantom party was given by the Star light Social club Friday evening at the residence of M. and Mvs, Counsman, 1610 Shorman avenue. About seventy-five young people were pre- sent and spent the evening in & way that only young peoble know how. A€ 10:30 tickets with correspoading numbers were distributed amonst the guests and each ono had to find his or ber partner for supper, and when at 11 o'clock masks were taken off, the young people repaired to the voom where a dainty lunch was served, Afterwards the drawing-room was cleared und dancing indulged in until an early hour. Duriug the ovening Mr. Couns- man delivered an address of welcome to the club 1 its guests, and waos responded to by Mr.Chris Butler. Among these prosent during the evening were: Misses Ktta Rosenbery, Pearl Reose, Lulu Tompsety, Ella Lee, Maj gle Murphy, Kate Marnell, 'Miunie Milia 8. Green, Grace Nicols, Nollio Carlin, Ollie Foloy, Mirtle Miller,’ May Koven, Marie Kirtiey. Lulu Truckey, Hattio Chesbro, Net- tie Debolt, Carrie Althouse, Lydia Harpster, Agglo Rilby, Kato Clark,' Miss Readfield, Nettio Elliott, Gertie Thoraton, Tillie Nor- ton, Miss Readfleld, and Messrs. Ed - atrick, W. W. Hurbold, Hilt McBetb, Jess fompsett, Chas. Goodenough, Julius Epen- eter, Will Willis, Chas. Althouse, Hert Serambling, Frea Simpson, Ray Counsman, Howard Brauer, Julus Dahistrom, Howard Prichard, Clyde Ratekin. Club members preseat wore: Carl Porterfield, Chas, Dution, Arthur Longphrey, Chris Butler, 12d Marnell, J. Epencter, Will' Counsman, ‘and Mr. and Mrs. H.5, Counsmun, Mr. and Mrs, J. Couns- man, Mrs. A, M. Althouse, Mr. Grant Couns- man. Mickel and Vian Wagone A quiet but very protty wedding took place last Thursday eveniug at the residonce of Mr, A. H. Kaysor, 2535 Burt street, the contracting parties being sr. George E. Mickel of the tirm of Mickel & Riley and Miss Lillio Vau Wagenen, formerly a teacher in our pub- lio schools, Rev. P. S. Merrill, pastor of the First Methodist church, oficlating. Only relatives and & fow intimate friends were present. The bride looked charming in her suit of wood-brown Heurletta trimmed iu brocaded sllk of the me color, & large cluster of beautiful white roses adding, Ardwmm-n 10 Abe bandsowe effect. Au5:30 Miss Mamie | Van Wagenon of Kentucky, sister of the [ bride, played Lohengrin's Wedding March, while the happy couple passed slowly to their places under an arch of green. Tho houso was beautifully decorated with smilax and & profusion of flowers. A dainty lunch was served, soon after wtich the bride and groom started for their new home at Forty-ninth and Cass streets, Dundee Place, where they will be at home to their friends after September 20, A Pleisant Evening. An event long to be rememberéd by the friends of Miss Myrtle Alden was that of 1ast Saturday evening, when some ten or twelve couples gave the hostess a hearty surprise. ‘The home of Miss Aiden, on Twenticth and Clark streets, was handsomely decorated ana well lighted. The tirst part. of the evening was spont in games, after whioh refreshments were sorved. The lutter part was spent in dancing until after 120'clock, when the party broke up and the young folks dispersed to their homus. Some of those being prosent were: Misses Kllioty, Tompsett, Morton, B. Morton, Alden; Messrs. Weber, Tompsett, Willis, Pillowsham, Carlin and W. Couns- man, Movements and Whereabouts, Mme, Norris has returned from the east. Mrs. E. S. Dundy, jr., returned from Spirit Lake last week. Mrs. Clinton Briggs and Mr. C. Henry Briggs have gone to Colorado. Mrs. A. M. Caldwell and her mother, Mrs. Bush, left for Tioga, Ps., on Friday. Mr. B. H. Barrows is confined to his room with a severe attack of rheumatism. Mr. aud Mrs. D. W.VanCott have returned from a fortnight spent in the Rockies. M. and Mrs. S. D. Barkalow have returned from Lake Minnetonks, where they spent the summer. Mrs. Francis C. Grable, after a summor outing spent in the east, is again at howe in Lavgdon Court. Isadore Robinson, who has been visiting relatives in Detcoit for the past nine weeks, will return today. There have been a number of pleasant theater parties and box parties the past week at the Grand, Mr, and Mrs, Thomas R. Kimball left on Monday for Boston, whither mr. Kimball was called on busine Miss Ella Bell of Cincinnati, O., and Miss Emma Dresser of Lafayette, Ind., are guests at the Burns resldence. Mrs. W. A. Hammond of Wyoming, I, is visiting Mrs. ¥, M. Richardson,who returned from Minnesota last Thursday. R. W. Blackburn of Chicago spent yester- day in Omaba visiting relatives and leaves for St, Joseph, Mo., tonight. Miss Alice Andressen left Friday for the east to visit friends before entering LaSalle seminary early in September. Master Willie Hartman, son of H. Hart- man, left for Lowsville, Ky., yesterday, where he will visit friends and relatives. Miss Auna M. Boun, who has been visiting Mrs. H. Hartman, T'wentieth and Center, left for her home in Louisville, K. sterday. Mrs. P, C. Hiunebaugh and Miss Graco Himebaugh have returned from Hotel Or- leans, Spirit Lake, and are domiciled at the Murray. Mr, Stéwart Shears, who hus been visiting friends in Kentucky, returned home the past week. While absent he visited Old Point Comfort. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Soyder and daughter Dorothy have returned from the Pacific coast and for the presont are at $l4 South Twenty-sixth street. oMr. S. G. Joyce has returned from his trip w Colfax Springs somewhat improved in health and leaves this weck for New York city upon his usual business trip, Miss Jonnie Schmidt, who has been spend- ing the summer witn Miss Etta Rosenberg, roturned to her home n Beatrice on Mon- day, August 25, on the Overland Flyer. The marriage of Miss Anna Holmes and Mr. Justin B, Porter will be solemnized at the home of the bride's par Murs. J. W. Holmes, 1614 South street, Wednesday, September 30. On Tuesday at noon Mrs. T. W. Black- burn gave a birthday luncheon in honor of her eldest son, Paul Pritchard, who had just reached his oighth milestone. A pleasant featurs of the afternoon was the magic iantern in the darkened parlor, Mrs, W. H. Hanchett, having had a sum- mer of rest, announces that she wili meet the Cleofen Wednesaay mornieg at Kuoights of Pythias hall in the Paxton building and on ‘Tuesday evening, Septomber 8, the Young Women's club will meet at her residence, 821 Pine street. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Rich, Dr. A. R. Thain, the Misses Georgie and Nettie Rich, Marie and Carrie Giacomini, Edoa and Jessie Thain aud Minnie McClave formed a y of Omahn people who enjoyed them- selves to the fullest exteut bathing at Lake Manawa Monday afternoon. Mrs, C. B. Cooke of 716 South Thirtieth street gave a lawn party Thursday from 3 o'clock 1o 6, for her daughters, Florence and Edith, and ber grandehildren Morrow and Dora Notson. Twenty-five little ones aged from 2 to 10 spent a delightful afteruoon games, which was fittingly closed by dainty refreshments. ‘The Omaha School of Music, with Mr. L. A. Torrens as director and in chiurge of the vocal department, will bogic active work Monday, September 13. The following other well known musicians will assist Mr. Tor- rens; Piano, Martin Cuahn, Joseph Gotun; violin, Haus Albert: Organ, W. T. Taber, J. 12, Butler and W. T. Marshull, L. C. Hill, one of the best known buggy men in this part of the country, left on Fri- day, accompanied by his family, for Jackson, Mich., where thoy will make ' their future home. Mr. Hill, who has been on the road for a good mauy' years, has beon promoted, and now goes inside to take chargo of thée sules department and jobbing trade of his house at Jackson, One of the handsomest season was given by Mr in honor of her mother, ) Pa,, Thursday at 1. ‘I'ne service was com- plete in every respoct, while tho floral dec- orations were eluborate to a degres. The Indies present were: Mesdames Popploton, Yates, Nichols, Cuming, Hamilton, Horbach, Lako, Jos. Millard, Jos. Barker, Lacy and Beall. On Thursday evening last Miss Sophie Guggenheim of Chicago, Hattio Dreifus, Moyer Klein, Julius Dreifus and Churles Bickard plantied o plensant surprise party on Miss Palmy Nathan of Council Bluffs. "The Omaha party took the house by storm and had a most ¢njoyable evening plaving cards and ended up with musie, dancing and re- freshments. Miss Nathan treatod her guests sonicely that they are talking of calling again soou. Miss Clara Wigton entertained party of friends at the residence her outs at 3 Capitol avenue. The evening was most enjoyable passed with games and music. Those present were Misses Vinu Coulter and Carrie Locb of Hastings, Neib. Miss Ella Royce of Perry, la, and from Omaha, Misses Kennedy, Lyman and Allen, The gentlemen present were Wiil H, Wig, bon from Hastings and Messrs, Feichter, Allen, Denice and Wilber. A complete surprise was givea Miss Cloris Baldwin_ at her parcots’ home, 2026 Ohio root, last Mouday evenin Dauncing, cards and games nished amusewent fora delightful crowd, An eclegant repast was served, after which the pacty broke up. Thoso present were the Misses ismith, Gute- wood, Badger, Johnson, Brink, Barnes, Watts, King, T. Hollo, Cowles, Baldwin, Daemon, Mack, Bales, Bullnbeimer, L. Hollo, Messrs, Suith, Huff, Crawford, Strattman, Colewan, Platz, Perry, Woells, Wilson, Wherry, Angel, Hoover, Daemon, French, Betty, Gwim, Hiles aud Mr, and Mrs, Baldwi luncheous of the H., M. Caldwell, s. Bush of Tiag A smal - To the Public. Wo advertise at present for a Airm whose preparations have proven, in our own family, ail they claim to be. We refer to Chambe lain’s Colie, Cholera and Diarrbhwea medy. Wo stand up for this medicine because wo have testod it. This is not an advertisement for tho mediciuo; it 1s simply our tesiimony vegarding it after & fair trial—H utzdale (Pa.) Obscrver, SEMRSES Building Fer The following permits were 1ssuod by the superiutendent of buildings yesterday : Willlam Gentleman, two-story brick stores and flats, Twenty-fourth and ko stroots. A 618 Sout Willia ry trame’ rosidonce, weuty-nlnth street acey, One-story franio cot- tage. y-sixth und Vinton streets FOUF Glnor POrmile. . ....oevens ioer Total e BI0T80 GEITING AFTER THE FACTS. Resl Estate Owners Invostigatiog the Thir- teenth Street Grading Matter, MR, RANSOM HAS THE FIRST INNINGS. He Tells of the Influences Under Which He Dismissed the Injunce Suit Commenced By Mr. Berlin, tion The manner in which the grading of South Thirteenth strect was handled last fall had an alring yesterday. It will bo remembered that the contract for doing the work was awarded to William Carr and that on October 28, 1800, R. 8. Ber- lin brought suit againat L. M. Anderson, W. J. Turner, Richard O'Keefe and P. J. Corri- gan to enjoin the work. The same day Judge Wakoley issued a restraining order upon the application of Berlin. The case was afterwards dismissed, and to ascortain the why, the members of the Real Estate Ownors’ ussociation have brought an investigation. A committee consisting of John T. Cathers, St. A. D. Balcombe and A. L. Roed met in the association rooms yesterday and under- took the work assigned. The controversy was brought about by a sorios of letters and denials published by Berlin, tho plaintiff in tho suit and Frank T. Ransom, his attorney. Just how to conduct the case was a serious question with the committee. Mr. Balcombe proposed that each man submit his evidence in writing and then let the committee sum up and decids. To do this he proposed that Ransom have until Monday afternoon to suo- mit bis aMdavits, Then Berlin was to nave until Tuesday afternoon to submit his aflidavits. In rebuttal Ransom was to” have until Thursday and Berlin untit Friday aft- ernoon to submit afidavits {o closing. Ransom said such a course would satisfy him, but that it would not be satisfactory to tho public. He wanted the committee and the public to hear all of the testimony. He also wanted to see the witnesses face to face and find out whether or not he had a right to dismiss the suit. Mr. Berlin said that be was anxious to accommodate the gentleman and wanted to g0 to the bottom of the facts, He had no pro- fession to advertise or flaunt in the face of the publi d had no desire to be kept before the publicas a standing advertisomont for weoks. Ransom took exceptions to the rumors and while he was not anxious to advertise him- self he did not want to be double faced. “It don't look that way,” interruptod Berlin, Major Balcombe took a hand in the discus- sion and said that he did not propose to sit around two or three weeks listoning to personal wranglings. He thought the proper way to conduct the hearing would be by affidavits and - counter afidavits, but was willing to abido by the action of the committee. He did not propose 1o let a lot of attorneys devour him, as he was not readv to be disposed of in that man- ner. If it was going to be a town meeting to air political aspirations he did not propcse to have anything to do with the case. The major was assured that there would be no town meeting and that politics would not be allowod to become a partof theinvestigation. Mr. Berlin stated that he would furnish a list of his witnesses and that the committee could take their afiidavits. “That won't do,” responded the major “You don’t get me to o out hunting up wit- nesses. They must be brought hore so that we can_heve what they have to say.” k insisted that the committeo could never get at the bottom facts by read- ing affidavits, as one man would have a lot of documents stating facts that the other side would know nothing about. Mr. Cathers said that he realized that a law suit could not be conducted proporly by read- ing afflaavits, The other members agread and Mr.Cathurs was elected to the position of judge of, the investigation with iostructions to bold the witness down to the strict rule of evidence. At this point Ransom and Berlin had a little tilt. Berlin said: I have not got any lawyer to represent me." Ransom repliea, ‘Dick, you had better go out and get one for you will need such an uniuchmant before you get through with this.” Mr. Ransom was willing to pay all of the costs If the committoe decided against him. Berlin wanted to divide the costs, to which Ransom objected. “Frank," said Berlin, “prior to this time wo have been good friends and I hope that this trouble will not break our friend€nip. I am_willing 10 leave everything to you.” “You need not waive any of your rights, Dick,” responded Ransom, ‘‘for I have got through taking any suggestions from you After this everybody gov down to business and the grinding commenced. Frank T. Ransom was sworn and testified that about November, 1590, Berlin and An- derson went to his oftice for the purpose of securing an injunction to restrain the grad- ing of South Thirteenth street. He talked with Berlin a numoer of times before filing the suit. Berlin said that polifics cut a figure in the case and that ho wanted to let the public know the facts. ‘The suit was brought because the books showed there was no morey in _tho funds. Berlin said there would be a number of men employed on the grade and that they would be & power at the election if atlowed to vote the democratic ticket, which he did not pro- pose to let them do. Mr. Berlin objected to the testimony on the grounds that it had no bearing on the case. Heo insisted that Ransom might show thut the case was dismissed, but could not show why it was dismissed. The objection was over-ruled and Ransom continued. Two months after a talk was had, but there was no hearing of the case. The temporary injunction was continued. He had talkod with Berln andAnderson s number of times; told Berlin that he would win the case on account of the financial condition of the county. Anderson was willing to be sued, as bo did not waut the contract entered into. Two months before the case was dismissed, talked with Berlin, Later Jonn 7T. Clarke said he was 1uterested in the case and that the matter had been settled. Clarke said that by an arrangement with the defendants, Berlin bad acreed to pay the costs. Clarke was informed that the attorney fee would ho §200. After that Berlin talked with witness A4 number of times, but uno agreement was reached upon the question of attorneys fees. John T. Clarke visited witness and said that he would pay all of the costs aud an attorney fee of §50.° After that witness met Berlin a number of times. About March 7, Mahouey, the county attornev; Carr, the grading contractor, and Dick O'Kecffo said matters had been settled and they wanted the suit dismissea, 7Th had soveral checks to make up the attorney fee that had been agreed upon. O'Keoffe haa the checks. . On March 7 Berlin wrote the wWitness a lotter, in which he stated that he kuew noth- ing about the dismissal of the suit anda de- manded un explanation. A few days later witness met Borlin at the depot and greeted bim in u friendly manner. He was in comn- puny with somo ladies and unothing was said aboit tho trouble, Some days later Berlin met witness at tho Liucoln hotel at Lincoln, when he, Ransom, told Mr. Berlin that be was a speak and a liar, Berlin did not want the letter to break off their friendsnip. Witness said that bo did not want anything to do with Berlin, There was a great deal of harsh talk aud Berlin said the idea was to keep his record straight. Aftor recelving the lottor witness met O'Keeffe and demandod an_iuvestigation by tho county board. O'[Keeffo said it was ail right, as ail of tho members of the board un- derstood the situation. A fow days ago witness met Berlin on the car. Berlin wunted to talk. He did not want any iuvestigation, Said it would not do to have amy investigation as it would burt the political chances of both. That ended the interview. On cross-examination witness testified that John Clark had told bim that he and Berlin wanted the suit dismissed. Witness had not heard Berlin say that be wauted everybody 10 comply with the provisions of the law be- forv a dismissal was entered. Jokn T. Clarke was put upon the stand. He was in Ransom's ofiice in March to arrange about attorney fees for conducting the case, Ho had arranged with Berlin and was acting for bimself and others, so that the grading of tho stroet could go on. Saw Berlln a short time before going to Ramsom's office. Berlin rofused to have the case dismissed, as there were some maoters that had to be settlod, One of the/main things was that Berlin did not seem terunderstand that the fmprovement was tojepen the street to the Sarpy county 1fne. Olatk had no financial intorest in the case. Lle told Ransom that he did not think Berlia and the others would ot pay & $200 fee. Hiry(Clarke) chipped in and helped pay the attornoy’s fee. Berlin never objected tooithe ~ dismissal of the case if the feessand costs were paid. On cross examination the witnoss testified that he. did not know whether or notpiany of Herlin's checks were given 1o pay the costs, but thought that he did_not pay any of the money. Had talked with Berlin, who always said the road was of no benefit to the coun- ty unless it went through to the county iine, Thought the suit was brought on account of Berlin's il feoling toward ~ the other commissioners, Clarke thought Berlin was making an ass of himself in bringing the suit. The krading of the strost was money well spont. Berlin did not say that he would withdraw the suit without the street was ovened to the county line, but that was the understanding. The politics talked of were exclusively in the in- terest of himself. He was anxious to appear as the watch dog of the county board. Berlin wanted $2,500 expended in the vicivity of West Lawn and never objected to that. Witness knew that the expenditure was made, but knew nothing about any agree- ment. The understanding, Mr. Clarke sald, was that when the suit was dismissed that South Thirteenth streot was to be extended to the county line. There were no papers signed, but it was expucted. Witness had no inter- ost in the contract nor the contractor, but paid 810 on Ransom’s foe. The balauce was puid by John Rush and other South Thirteenth street” proporty owners. Witness' only ob- ject in having the suit dismissed was that the streot might be put in a passable condi- tion and that a thoroughfare might be opened up to new Fort Omaha. Ransom never seemed interested in any- thing but his fees. Witness did not kuow that the grading of South Thirteenth street had anything to do with the grading of West Lawn, but thought it strange that an injunc- tion issued ngainst South Thirteenth street and the other work was allowed to proceed. 1. S. Hascall was sworn and sald that he was interosted in the grading of South Thir- toenth street. Had a talk with Berlin about dismissing the suit. Berlin thought the idea idea of “the grading was to colonize Clontarf precinct for election purposes. Ber- lin was opposed to making the street a local road to benefit O'Keeffe and Corrigan, but was willing to dismiss if the road could be made a through line to Sarpy county in order to connect with the Fort Omaha boulevard. Assurances that it would be soextended were made and the case was dismissed. The mon- ey to settle the costs and attorney fees was raised by South Thirtoenth streot property owners. The South Omaha peoplo helped in the matter and after the suit went out of court work proceeded according to agree- ment. Witness said that Berlin gave out the infor- mation that nothing could bo done until after election. With that understanding the case went over. Berlin was ready for trial, but offered no objections to the case going over. Witness supposed the colonization of men was for the purpose of helping the democrats and making a rotten borrough out of Clofgarf. Rerlin_did not enter 1nto the merits of.the case and did nof say who it was intendéd to elect or defeat if the grading was contipued. At the afternoon session of the committee FARNAM Four Nights with Sunday and Wednesday Matin2es, Comme cing 1 =8TREET Hon. E. W, Simeral was sworn. Witnoss had met Berlin and had offored to reinstate the easo of Berlin against the county ocom- missioners. Berlin d that he was too busy to attend to the matter. A fow days Iater Berlin told witness that a 5,000 war. rant had been allowed on the contract and that its payment ought to be enjoined. Witness told Berlin _that the prosecution would not cost him, Berlin, & cent. Herlin refused to file a petition or have anything to do with the case. Upon being crosy examined, witnoss stated that when Berlin talked to him there was plenty of timo to have stopped the payment of the 85,000 warrant that was fssued to Carr, the contracter. Henry Blum was next culled. Ho clorked in the ‘ofice of Frank T. Ransom; knew Berlin and had heard him talk about the dismissal of the suit of Berlin against Anderson and others. He always wanted the suit dismissed if defendants paid the co.ts. Witness met Berlin on Farnam street a few days aco; said that he was Ransom's friend and would stand by him. Ransom was told to get everything out of the defendants; knew that that” was the suit, as Thirteenth stroet was always talked of. Witness dia not know why the suit was dismissed, At 2:30 the committee adjourned until Monday afternoon. AMUSEM INITIATORY THE ELITE ENGAGEMENT EVENT. Dedicxt'on of Omaha's Magniiosnt New Temple of ths Drima, BOYD'S THEATER The A. M. Palmer el Home Stock Co. ——TIN Mr, Augus'us Thomrgs' Successful American \ay, LABAM Und r the Direction of My, Al man, on THURSDAY 3 N And continuing theromainderof the week. “*‘Alabnma’ ought to bo seen by evorybody who loves his country. WHY ALABMA DRAW: NTS, Hay- 1t 18 a g00d play. to hegin with. Next, it I8 a piny by an American 4 8 piny about Americans.—New And [as York Herald Editorial. “The sale of seats opens at Do'clock Tuesday eptember 1st, atthe box office of the T, rthe Opening Night: Seats in par- .00 eal first three rows in bal- 1ot cirele, o Cony 820 ainaer of balcony, 81.5 X ) each; gallery b0c. BASE BALL. Omaha vs. ansas City. Sunday, August 80. GAME AT 3 P. M. —=THERTER. AUG. 30. THE GREATEST NOV:LTY IN THE COMEDY WORLD, bua “He haf bane en daes” kontry wan yare fem}, mont’ and sax wak and he haf yus® yump- ed his yob with Yonny. Yonson.” Popular Prices. FARNAM=STREET Three Nights and Saturday Mati- nee, Commencing - - THE EMINENT COMEDIAN, MR. John Dillon urrounded by a Competent Comedy Company In his late successes WANTED, THE EARTH, AND THE New Stgt_c_s_Atlomey. POPULAR PRICES National ~ Swedish Ladies' Quartette, From Stockholm. Popular Prices. Ahostalorderand we will forward you our veryinteresting Fall and Winter Fashion Catalogue, fully illustrated in the correct colors and containing over 1,000 des- criptions of the latest Paris styles, enablin, you fo procure a superior garment at a Iawur{mu than what you can find elsewhere, Wirite plai Naowe n with ink., THE ATLANTIC TRUST COMPANY, 30 William St, New York; GEO. H. PRENTISS & CO., OF { 37 Williams St., New York; 1 208 Montague St., Brooklyn. ER FOR SUBSCRIPTION $750,000 8 Per Cent Cumulative Preferred Stock ——OF THE—— COLORADO FUEL COMPANY OF DENVER, COLO. AT PAR, SHARES 8100 EACH, FULL PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLHE Dseriptions will be received until 12 o’clock, noon, Wednesday, Septembor 9th. The right is reserved to reject any subs eription or to accept in part. Subscrips tions will be payable 10 per cent on application, balance 10 daye after allovment. THE COLORADO FUEL COMPANY owns the Feo Simplo Title to 21,000 neres of coal 'ands in Iuer fano, Lus Animos, Gunnison, Pitkin and Gartiold Countles, Colorndo, und hns equipped and in vpera- tion six mines with & capacity of 6,100 tons of coal dally, The Iands have been carefully selected and thor- oughly prospected, and are known to contaln not less than 20 million tons of merchantable conl; they are belleved to conatitute the most valuable conl broperty in the West. The company operates and controls the only anthracite coal mines west of Pennsylvanin, and also has bituminous coals suit- all purposes, Including domestic, steam, Aithing and coking conls. ‘The marlkets for the various grades of coal and coko extand to the Missouri Riveron the east, the Pacific O can on the west, Mex.co on the south and Montana on the *north, & territory which is being developsd more rapidly than any other portion of the United States. The work of opening and equipping the Com- pany’s Mines was begun three years ago. The Net Earnings have boen: r ending June 80th, 1880.$230,673.44 @ #1800, 805,016.46 189 330,938.14 ‘The business for the month of July. 1591, showsan Increase of 25 per cent. over the corresponding month of 1800, This Company has outstandin, First Mortgage onds $035,000 ($1,120,000 authorized.) Pre’errad Stock. ... vooo....$1,678.000 ($2,000,000 authorized.) Common Stock. . o ee....$2,617.000 ($3,000,000 authorized.) No mortg:ge indebtedn2ss can be incurred in excess of $1,200,000 witaout the con. sent of 75 per cent of the PrefarrelStock. TUERTER. Thursday, Sept. 3. EDEN MUSEE. Eleventh and Farnam Streets. WERERK OF AUGUST 30th. \PAINTED. I{]:P,AIPEHED. FINED. NOSN. LEAN. OMFORTABLE. @ COSTLY COLLECTIONS €3 l‘HE ARMS, | BIRDS, T STAMPS ¢ THE WORLD, &5 RHUINEHART £ SISTERS £5 LARY BRASS Waxworks, Cosmoramas, BAND. Tableaux, Illusions, Menagerie, Rifle Range, Pictures, GOOL ORDER, GOOD SHOwWS. No Disreputable Characters Admitted, Oosen Daily 1010 P, M, % DIME ADMITS TO ALL. RAcINE (oLLEGE. It you are anxlously looking for a good 00l stantly under its sheltering care and moral and ln- tellectual tralning — THEN P'lace them at Racine Colloxe, now entering upon 1ty THIRTY-NINTH YEAR of Taifhiful service to tho par- rents and youth of this land. THE BUILD NGS Are beautifully and healthfully situated on tho bunks of Lake Michignn on the Chicago and North western Kallway, between Chicago and M ilwaukeo. THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL In thoroughly equipped for the education morally, mentally and physically. - ys from olght yonrs old and upwirds and fita them for a classical or aclentific course or & businoss life For eatalogues, further particulars and printed lot- ters of Bigh testimoninl from parents who have hnd sons at the collee, addrens Itev. ARTIUR PIPER, 8 T. D., W Racine.' Wi The Universily of Nebraska QPENS SEPTEMIER 15, Courses In Agrlculture, Botany. Che mistry, Civi Engineoring, English Literature, Kconomle and Po- litienl Selence, Goology, Greok, Iistory, Horticul ture, Latin, Mathematl ary Sctence, Modern langnage, Philosophy, Physics, Zooloky, Art, Musie Libraries of 16,0.0 volumes and 00 perlodienl Armory and well equipped gymnasium. United States Experiment Statlon. Co-educational Tultion free Catalogues and other information on reque st mmmnj of all R 1L CANFIELD, Chuncellor, PER--CENT INTEREST PAID ONDEPDSITS a7 OMAHALOANSTRUSTCO SAVINGS - BANK SECOR, IB™&NOUGLASSTS CAPITAL:% 100.000.00 DIRECTORS | AUWYMAN - E.W.NASH JHMILLARD GUY-CBARTON- G.8. L AKE. JJ.BROWN - THOS L. KIMBALL. Wo sond_the marvolous French Rtemedy CALTHOS free, and K Use it and pay if satisfed. Atdress, VON MOHL €O, Sole American Ageuts, (nclinad, Ohlo. irod. No Tiv quired. $30 (0 $100 pormonth can WRTED LADY CLo. . D. THOMPSGN PUB. C0., ST, LOUIS, MO. meroly toatop the; for 8 time and then have them 1 mean . 1 have made the dissase of FITS, KPL LEPSY or FALLING SBICKNESS a lifoloug study, I 7 remody o cure the worst cases. Hecauss n for not now recelving & troatise and a Free Hottlo of Give Expr d Post Office. No dividonds can be paid on the Common Stook ©oxcapt from the surplus earnings after the dividend on the Preferraq § and a suftictent stoking fund 1o cover the depreciation of Iand and equipment by reason of coal mined out. has been provided for. Dividends on the Preforred Stock will be paid semi-annua ly on the 1stdays of Feb- ruary and August. As will be soan, the noet earnings, after d:duct ng the bonl intercst, $56,100. amounting in 1891 to $274,838.14, or mors than double the amount necessary £:r the 8 ver cent. dividend on the Preferrsd Stock ($134,240). The Oflicors and Directors of the Company aro: Denver Wator OTT, (Capitalist,) Denver, Col. (Omaba & Grant Smoltr and Refin- apany,) Denvor, Col. TER, (Capitallst,) Denver, Col. CHAS. H. TOLL. (ALt -at-law,) Denver, Col. W. H. MALE, (I'resid itio Trust Co.,) New ¥ Subseriptions will also be recetved by COMMERCIAT, NATIONAL BANK, Chicago, 111, AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, Chi- cao, 1. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Denver, Col. Prospectus, containing further dotails and blank forms of applic 1tion for stock ca be obtained fron any of the banks or ban <« ers above named. 7 Sl By Py /(',,’1,4“«. The Love of a Musband QOR IS WIFE I8 OFTEN INTENSIFIE by the pride bo feels in her benutitul com- plexion. Men often scoll at women's desiro to fmprove their complexions, but where 15 the 1 who does not admire n pretty complexion r, smooth, white skir MRS GRAHAM'S Cucumber and Elder Flower Cream tes niatural beauty of complexion. elear- ness und purity of skin thut are lasting.bealth- ty wiy. IUis nuture's i, withured or sun- browned skin. Price $1. All the leading drug- Kists In Omauha sell fu Bicycle FREE. Ba~You need not pay one cent, We will send it to you Fruk. Every Bicycle warranted —and equal to those sold rywhere at from 5 to $50. Any boy or girl under 18 “years of age, who wants a We will boyor g on very tions. are 25 tnhies, with crescent steel rims and molded rubber tires, and run on \ hardenedsteel cone bearings, adjust- ahle 1o wear; gear- 7Y cd to 46 inches, ¢ tachuble cranks; 4 to 5 inches throw; frame finely enam: eled, with 1 tr machine I wend A, CUBTIS & 0., Wood's B Meation Omuha Bee, Qo B3 Poockony Blede Omnadno, 3.