Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 24, 1892, Page 8

| | i | BOTH SIDES ARE STUBBORN Board of Public Works and Councilmen Oan't Agree on Pavine Specifications. MAJOR FURAY WON'T WITHDRAW HIS VOTE Prospect of Delaylng Public Works a Few Months Longer—Councilmen Threat- en to Strip the Board of All Its Discretionar: ower, The war cloud that has hungover the city council and the Board of Public Works for anumbor of days instead of disappearing continues to thicken, and a contest between the two bodies is not only probable, but is almost certain, “'he noard met in adjourned session yester- day morning and declared itself. Mujor Furay refused to withdraw his offensive resolution, futroduced last week, and it was adopted, Chairman Birkhauser voting *no. "I'ho resolution as adopled is as follows: Whereas, It Is known that the council has 1o authority by ordinunce to pass upon bids, this duty aevolving upon the Bourd of Pub ic Works; and Whereas, The formulation of specifications aro by existing ordinances made the special duty of the Bourd of Public Works and the eIty ineer; therefore be it liesolved, Thav the resolution adopted by the city council of the city of Omuha in- structing and requesting this board to modify and change the exBting & specitieations 1ro; 4 ten to o five-year guarantee on brick and asphalt and aone-year gumrantee on stonoe is not In ha ony with existing or. nances, nor in burn y with the sentiment of this bourd, Kesolved, That this board will continue to uet us though no such resolution wius ever adopted by the council of the c.ty of Omaha. Kesolved, T the sald resolution was passed without due consideration and without authority, belleving as wo do that the coun- cil shoulil huve no control over the nctions of this Loard, Prosident Davis, togethor with Messrs. Chaffes and Lowry of the councll, were spectators, aud bad considerable to siy why the resolution should not be adopted. Major Furay Explains, Prior to a vote being taken, Major Furay sala that the oraer from the council in- tructing the board to reject all paving bids and advertise for new ones under the torms of the spocifications of 1891, with & one-year guaranteo on stone and a five-year guarantoe on asphalt and brick, was too” radical, ‘The council haa no idea what the effect would be. In fact the order, Major Furay said, came like a flash of lightning from a clear sky. The council was asking the board to strike out from the specifications everytbing that had any werit. He thought it was only fair to usk the council to reconsider its action, Mr. Chaffee roplied that the:o was no use of talking, that the majority of the council would not chauge its opinion upon the quos. tion. Mr. Lowry stated that he had tried to rea- #0n with Major Furay, but that that gentle- man would not listen, though he expected to prove to him that by adopting specilications With & one-year guarantee on stone, the pub- lic would sive from 45 to 40 cents & square yard on that material, Chuirman Birkhauser showed visible signs of weakening, On stone be thought the ten year guarantee was detrimental to the iute ©sts of the taxpayers. Mr. Lowry not only thougnt the ten-year guarantee on stone was detrimental, but it waus downright robbery Might Hurt the Combine, Major Furay admitted that it might burt tho stone combine, but it would nelp the public, as it would re- ult in better pavement. If there was any robbory, it was the stone men who wero 1he robbers. With them there was no reason for su advance in prices. Faroam street biad been paved tou years and yet the pave- went was 1n as good condition 8s on the aay that it was laid, That being 8o, there was 5O roason why @ len-year guarantee shou'd advance the prico of “stone if the comviue would keep its bands off, Mr. Davis maintaiued that outin bis ward 8 brick pavement had been laid two years sud that A bad wot been damaged | per Clothing, Furnishings, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes ¢ Begims JOIDAY, at 8 A M THE OMAHA TUESDAY. DAILY BEE: MAY 21, 1802, RE] BY ORDER OF THR Insurance GCompanics We are authorized to sell our entire stock of Slightly Damaged by Smoke and Water, At One-Fourth Former Price. The Entire Stock Must Be Sold Within Thirty Days. COME EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH- THE WESTERN CLOTHING CO. 1817-1819 Douglas Street, Omaha, Neb. cent. In fact it did not show any oftects of wear, Major Furay admitted that the statement was true, but insisted that the brick pave- ment was only an experiment. Mr. Chaffee urged that if tho board would employ good iuspectors the pavement would bo in good condition at the end of five years {and that with the five insteadfof tho ten-year guarantee the taxpavers would save from 30 to 40 cents por square vard on b Major Furay urged that if new spec tions were adopted 1t would necessitate & delay of not loss toan thirty days. Mr. Chaffeo informed the major that that was not the question. The council wanted to know where the board stood. Will Strip the Board of Its Powers, Mr. Davis gave the members an idea of whot they might expect. Ho said that if they would not_concur with the council, the council could pass an ordinance repealing the ordinance that gave them the power to open and pass upon bids. Forone, he did not pro- pose to stand around and seo the tail wag the dog. Mr. Chaffeo sanctioned what Mr. Davis had said and said that it would nto take Jong to pass new ordinances giving the council full ll;\llhorily to pass upon all specitications and ids. Colonel bert expressed the opinion that the board had done its duty and if thero was any furth the responsibility was with the The board hada passed made the awar council, upon the bias and had Tho covneil had oversteppad its authority and had rejected the awards. Mr., Lowry ventured the ovinion that with a ten-year guarantee clause it would be im- possible for the contractors to get bondsmon, Colonel Egbert exploded that theory by stating that bonds had been furnisbed on ail of the contracts and that the bondsmen nad qualifiod. Major Furay said that there was no use of prolonging the meoting. He dia not fecl like complying with the instructions of the council. The council bad been .very derelict and had become the laughing stock of the country. “I'hose ara my views,” answored Colonel Egbert. *I've changed my mind,” answered Chair- man Birkhauser, “Which shows that you are with them,"” retorted Colonel Egbert. “1f)t will please the council 1 move that we readvertise for new bids,” cuipped in Major Furay. Mr. Chaffee declared that the motion was out of order. nen, if it will please you any more, we will refuse to change eur specifications,” answered Major Fucay. “If you do' that you will overstep your authority,” responded Mr, Davis. “Lot er go then,” interjected Major Furay. Will Not Oboy the Council, Chairman Birkbauser tried to pour a little oil. He moved to readvertise for paving bids as directed by the couucil and in accordanco with thoir demand, His motion failed to securo o second. The chairman looked sad and remarked that the action of the board would bar the SL0N0 1N from getlng Auy contracts, You ure expressing yourself for some- body else,” remarked Colonel Egnert, “Those people are here and let them express their own opiutons. As lar 8s Iam con- corned, 1 dou’t Liesitato to suy that our bids on stoue ave low anough.” Continuing, he said that the board would send a communica: tion to the council informing that body that the bids could not bo rejected by the Board of Puvlic Works, as the awards had been made on a'l materials. . Then Major Iuray offered a resolution which settied the whole matter and will 1n- form the council where tho majority of the members of the board stand, Tt was like this: ““Pnat we decline aud refuse to obey the command of the council, relative to changing the guarantee in the %puvlmmlluus for paving, as adopted oy this ody." ‘The resolution was adopted, the chairman voting Dr. Birney Catarrh Powdor cure catarrh, For sale by all druggists. 5) ceuts - De Cullimose. oculisi. Bes building —— Republican City Central Committee, There will be a meeting at the republican leugue headquarters (opposite Millard hotel) Wednesday evening, May 25, ut 8 o'clock, of the city republican conteal committee, Every member is requested to attend, &8 1mportant business will be transacted. Ricuarp Syiry, Chairman, War A, KerLey, Secretary. My wife has used Bradycrotine for head- ache with tho best imaginablo results. 1 state this without solicitation, J. W. Mash- burn, Abbeville, Ga. (R e That Humbug, The clothing fake had the gall to again come belore the public in the Sun- duy papers with one of their worse than misleading advertisements. The People’s Clothing House, 1303 Douglas street, has done its duty toward its patrons,and 1t is strange that the city authorities don’t do something to lkeep such fakirs from plying their nefarious business methods upon an unsuspecting public. The People’s offers better pants for 50¢ than the ones the fake claims worth $4.25. The People’s offers better suits for $2.75 than the ones the fake claims worth $11.00, The People’s offers better suspenders for 9c than the ones the fake claims worth 75 Ask any person that comes out of their place of business without a bundle what they think of it. It is true they catch a sucker once in a while, but that same sucker, as soon us he examines his clothes (?) in daylight (they keep their store dark on purpose) knows that he has been taken in. Give them a call first, but be on your guard and bear in mind that we guaran- teo to seil at least 33 per cent cheaper than the fake, PEOPLES’ CLOTHING HOUSE, 1308 Douglas Strect. P. S.—The smallest second-hand mer- chant in the city would not disgrace himself by handling the rubbish that they have the presumption to call eloth- ing (). R Country Merchants Who are cash buyers should not fail to take adyvantage of the Hellman's admin- istrator’s sale to secure some wonderful bargains for their fall trade. Address HELLMAN’S ADMINISTRATOR, 13th and Farnam, Omaha. The Greatest At present is at No, 1204 Farnam street, where the great assignee sale of finc tailor made clothing is now going. The large building is crowded daily with eager purchusers. Never before were prices quoted so low in fivst class goods. Among the buyers can bo seen dealers taking advantagoe of this great sale and are buying in large quantities. The prices are the same at vetail as in bulk This enormous stock is from a large fac- tory recently failed in New York and must be sold to satisfy tho creditors. As this great slaughter salo will close in a short time no one should fail to attend this great sucrifice sale. Look for the sign, N York Heavy Failure, No. 1204 Farnam street, near 12th, Omaha. - A Card of Thanks. gement of the New York Heavy IFailure Clothing Sale extend thanks to the citizens and vicinity for their liberal patronage; also thanks to the merchants who assisted to advertise our sale and kindly allowing their cloth- iog salesmen to assist us during the great rush. Very respectfully, H. BowARDS, Manager. Pat Chie A great work, “Moran’s Dictionary of ” If there is a feature or insti- tution in the World’s fair city a full ce- soription of which does not appear in the book, we have yet to hear of it. Price, 25 conts per copy. Ior sale at 209 Herald building, Chicago. See the new, com- plete and elegant map it contains. Per- sous ordering copies will pleuse enclose 6 cents extra for postige. THE GENERAL CONFERENCE 3l gatos to the conforence. It was largel tecded and n very sociable and enjoyable aftornoon was the result. The fine weather made everybody feel happy and the ladies having the " reception 1n charge succeeded admirably in making the event a great suc- ces: Mrs, Bishop Newman, Mrs. Rev. P. S, Merrill and other prominont ladies of the church took the lead in the mangement of the reception and their efforts were ably scc- onded by some of the wvisiting ladics.” The visitors are just beginning to fall in lovo with Omaha.” If tho fine weather continues till Thursday they will feel liko holaing on for another week rather than adjourcing the conference. ED FROM FIRST DAl [cox: 3 WOMEN WORK OF T1 Extent of the Labor Perfor Misstonary So ty The Women's Homoe Missionary society took temporary possession of Exposil hall yesterday afternoon and held o mass meeting all to themselves. There were a few spectators of tho masculine persuasion scattered through the hall, but the audience for the most part consisted of women. Mrs, John Davis vresided and Bishop Fowler con- ducted the opening exercises, — According to the statement of Mrs. R. S. Rust, corre- sponding secretary of the society, the soci- oty has distributed $500,841 in cash and §335,- 350 in supolies in_its work during the throe quadreaniams just past. It bas adacd twen- ty-ono now buildings to its property at @ cost of $155,000. The society has never had a dollar of debt since the second year of its existence until this year, when it was obliged to contract an “obligation of 2,000. o offsot this the society owns prop- erty valued at$250,00). The principal address was delivered by Mrs, Jane Buncroft Robinson. Mrs. Robin- son is a pleasing speaker aud commanded the closost uttention, After discussing bricfly tho aims and prospects of tho society sho launched out into a broader ficld and soundly berated the World's fair commission for thoir prospective action in not closing the fair on Sunday and in allowing the saie of liquor on the erounds. ‘Addresses were also delivered by Mrs, Clinton B. Fiske and Rov. I. N, Dalby. D ABOUT Dr. Bristol Leectures to a Large Audience on Mental Needs and Possibilities, The large augience that assembled at the First Mothodist church last evening to hear Rev. Frank M. Bristol, D.D., of Chicago de- liver his lecturaon “Bralns” was gratifiod by u genuiue intelloctual treat. Dr. Bristol tok the ground that “brains" were not depondent upon any outward ap- pearance or measurement. Ho acoffed at the sciencos of pheenology and physiognomy, and maintained that the achiovements of a vrain were its enly true and philosopbical mweasurement, (The time had come when socioty demended brains of ull 1ts servants. Success in anybusiness entorprise depended upon the resultof @ competition in which EAINS 1030 pre@minent. kven the labor and the artisan:must put more than thought into tueir woek, Modern laoor-saving ma: chinery required more braius aud less mus- cujar effort. The problomof the reconciliation of capi- tal aua labor would never bo solved by poli ticians, by the press, or by the pulpit, but by the education of the wmasses. Tho destiuy of this republic depended on the public schools and teachors. Tne only way to preserve the Americanism of Am was through the agency of the litile red school house, BRAINS, TALK ronco Gossip. Tho sifting process bhas been adopted by the various committees on account of the great press for time. There are hundreds of resolutions and memorials that will never see the light of day on @ccount of tho hu in which the conferenco will close its work The r.solutions passud vesterday with regard 10 the work of Dr. Stowo in the Cin clonatl book concern forumed a fitting tribute 10 bis excelient record as & successful mun- ager of the vast lnterests luvolved in the groat book house. e — Accepts the Charge. Rev. W, I, Hellogs of Milwaukee has ac- cepted the call extended to lim by the First Baptist church of this city, and if all things are favorable will possibly ‘como to Omaha about August 1, There is ceneral rejoiciug among the members of the church, and Rov) Mr. Hellings will find a united congregation to hielp him in his new field of labor. Action upon Mr. Hellings® acceptance of the call will be taken tomorrow night. When Traveling Whether on pleasire bent or business, tako on every tripa_bottle of Syrup of [igs, as it acts most pleasantly ana_effectively on'the kidueys, liver and bowels, preventiog fevers, headachies and othor forms of sickness. For sale in 50 conts and $1 bottles by all leading druggists, e Put Chicago in Your A great work, “Moran’s Dictionary of Chicago.” If there is a feature or insti- tution in the World’s fair city a full do- scription of which does not appoar in the book, we have yet to hear of it. Price, 25 cents per copy. For sale at 200 Herald building, Chicago. See the new, com- plete and elegant map it contains, Per- sons ordering copies will please enclose 6 cents extra for postage. ———— STILL DOING DAMAGE. High Water Is Causing Railroads Consldera- ble Trouble—K t Washouts Reporte Trafic on the Sioux City & Pacific be- tywoen Missouri Valley and Sloux City was suspended yesterday, high water in the Little Sloux having carried away a part of the bridge early in the morning. One of the last trains to pass over the bridge before it fell was tho passenger train returning with sixty excursionists irom Omaha acd Council Bluffs who had gone to Sioux City to view tho ruin wrought by the tiood. It will take two days to repair tho bridge, and Sioux City trains are being run over the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaba, The Missouri Pacific_suffered a washoat near Union, nad the Nevraska City lne was abandoned. Through trains aro run over the Lincoin lino by way of Weepi Water, Dunbar_and Auburn, It is thol the maiu line will bs repaived and trains run- ning over it tomorrow. The opening of the new line by way of Platismouth has been nostponed ugain on uccount of the softness of tue rondbed. “Phe Rock Island is still suffering from a common experience with new roadbeds, and the line between Omaha and Lincoln {s not being used. T'hrough passengers aro scnt around by way of St.Josopn and Kansas City, The Burlington announces an excursion to the Black Hills on the day following the ad- journment of the Methodist general confer- ouce, e Ladies, laaies, think of the engagements you have broken and the disappoint- ments consequent to otbers and perhiaps to voursclvos, all on accouut of headuche. Bradycrotine will cure you in fifteen win- utes, Put Chicago - Pocket. A great work, “Moran's Dictionary o Chicago.” If there is a feature or insti- tution in the World’s fair city a full de- seviption of which does notabpear in the book, we have yet to hear of it Price, 5 conts per copy. For sule at 209 Herald building, Chicago. See the now, com- plete and elegant map it containg. Pe sons ordering copies will pleuse enclose 6 conts extra for postuge. PRESI(DENT CLARK AT HOME. Paclile 1end Assumes Act- ive Control of the Koad. . H. H. Clark auchorad the offico of pros- ident of the Union Pacifie railroad in the big building at Niath and Farnam stroets yestor- day morning, #od the accumulated business of two months, with ipterruptions by friends and ofticials, made the old general manager's room a lively place. Awong the first things which will recelve Mr. Clark’s attention is the union depot, Ho returns to Omaba clothed with auchority to carry out the compromise mgreed upon bo tween bimself and the committes reproscunt ing the city, aud another conferonce may be expected within o few deys, wt which stops Will bo takson Lo lay the mutier vefore The New Un | tho people and make the proposed settlement effective. Mr. Clark is anxious to resume work on the depot, and as soon as the com. promise is definitely settled the depot com puny proposes pushing construction with all possivle speed. Subordinate’ oficials i the Union Pacific service are expecting the aunouncemeat to morrow of oxpected appointments, out they may be disappolntod. Mr. Clark retains the title and duties of geucrai manager, but thero aro intimutions tnat none of the ex pected changos will bo made for some time, @ sabine Toreno, lowa, April 6, 1501, Dr. J. B, Moore, Dear Sir: My wife has used about six bottles of vour Tros of Life, and thinks that she nas roc stor ben cfit from it than any medicine shy has over taken. Yours traly, L. H. Burki Gen'l Azent and Troas., West ( Since r nz the above testimonial, 1 am in receint of a letter and check from the itev. L. H Bufkin of Toledo, Iowa, April 25, to send Rev. J. W. Kenworthy, Crostiiue, Kan sas, s1x bottles of Moora's Tree of Life. ror sale by all druggists, Drankenness. A diseaso, treated as such and perma- nently cured. No publicity. No infierm- ary. Home treatment. IHarmless and effectual. Refer by permission to Bur- lington Hawkeye. W for pamphlet. Shokoguon Chemical Co., Burlington, la. e TIRED OF LIFE. George Klein A Dead in Shop Yesterday Mo When tho blacksmiths who are employed at 1415 Harney street opened the shop yesterday morning they wero startiod to ses th e body of a man hanging by the neck 1n the base ment. His toes were touching tho floor and near by was tho empty nail keg on which he had stood 1o tio tio knot. Oue of the workimen identitied tho body us thav of George Kloin, a German, who had been employed at cdd jobs about tho town. 1 s old and bhaa evidentiy shortened his life simply because Lo wi tived of it. Ho had uo relatives or conue tions of any kind und none but casusi ae quaintan picked up in saloons kuew any thing about him. ke did only enough work to support life and was a heavy drinker. He was a native of Alsace-Lorraine, and is swid 1o have brotbers and sisters liviog at or near Chicago. An inquest was held at 5 o'ciock yeste afternoon at the morgue. The jury ret « verdict of suicide by straugulation. wishing accommodations to the Samoset and governor’s special train to the nutional democratic convention at Chicago, lonving Omaha, Suturdayi Juno 18, a7 p. m., vin the Burlington route, should send in applications for slooping car borths or seats inchuir cars (frec) and hotel accommodations at Chi- Blacksmith tay cued Parties cago to Nat Brown, chaivman of hotel and railvoad commitl Grokal W. SILELDS, J. EVANS, Secretary, Sa STILL UNDECIDED, Board of Education Mo t Know Where They Wikl do Business § fre The Board of Kducation is still at a loss to know what it is going to do for a pormanent ho It s §20,490 already fu the new city ball, with $4,570 to bo disbursed, but the rs bave nov relaxeq tboir opposition w riers sp. apart for them by the mem the qu coun Some of the members think that s com prowmise might be agreed upon by which tie rooms should be rearranged, and an agroe ment entered into proviging for the uso of a pirt of the space st aside for tho public library in case tho libraty is unot moved 1o tue city hall, or in that oveot, after it bas agaln been moved into the structure 1o he erected especially for it The matter scoms to bo (o statu quo, w nobody woving a finger and ach waitin the other follow to offer @ suggestion proposition, i ——— 101850 *Brown's Bronchial Trochos" w 5 48 0 curo (or bronebi introduced, aud thelr suce colds, coughs, asthwa A beon unpuralicled, Healthful, Agreeable, Cleansing. 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