Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, July 2, 1893, Page 5

* x X + i )/ L ¢ [3 1 X TWO BEATRICE BANKS FAIL Webraska National and Amerioan Foroed to Oloss Their Doors. SITUATION ~ NOT VERY ALARMING Depositors Satistied that They Will 8o mo Lowmes in Connection with the Institutions—Statement of the Examiner. in Brasnien, Nob,, July 1.—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bex.|—There were two bank failuros i Beatrice today—ono a mational bank and tho other a state institution. “I'ie following notice appeared on the door of the Nobraska National bank this morn- in “Owing %o the stringency of the money market, this hank s temporarily closed. By order of the board of directors.” The American bank opened its doors as usual, but shortly aftorward closed them and posted the following notice: Bank closed becauso of heavy with- drawal of deposits. Bank turned over to stato banking department and will await its jon." o Amorican this morning romained opon about an hour, but it becoming evi- dent that s run was imminent, the di- rectors decided %o close the —doors pending the action of the State Banking board. The directors are C. E. White, president; Charlos L. Schell, vice president; J. Hendorson, cashier; Charles H, Jackson, Nathan Blakely sud John A. Forbes. ‘The eapital is £100,000, considerablo of the stock being held by castern capitalists. The de- Posits will not exceed $60,000 and the assests of tho bank are entirely sufticient to pay all demnnds, Situntion Not Alarming. The Nebrasia National bank has a capital of $100,000 und the directors are John Lillis, Yrmmu H. C. Ewing, vice president; 1. ng, cashior; W. I". King, assistant eashier; K. Carson, A. T. Cole, G. L. Beach- ley, W. Q. Bell an1 W. Koehle. i’\n run is being made on the other banks. Five hundred thousand dollurs in cash was received by them yestorday. h: been known for several days that the Nebraska National would be obliged to close. Yestorday morning there was not sufticient cash on hand to warrant opening the doors, but at the request of the other banks they did so and before 3 o'clock were obliged to rofuse payment of checks for want of funds, lthough no notice of the failure was given until this morning. De- positors are, however, not in the leu alarmed either in the case of the Nebrusk National or the American bank, as to ulti mately being paid the full amount of their deposits. A slight run was commenced on the ( tan National this morning, but it soon vame evident that it was prepared pay all demands, and by 11 o'clock _no unus. ual excitemeny ' was noticeable. The Be: rice National and st National banks a; known to be perfectiy sound, ready and wil- ling to pay in_tull each deposit, but no unus- ual demands have been made on them, Opinlon of the Exammer. Bank Examiner Morris gives it as his opinion that the American bank will not only pay every doliar in full, but will side of thirty duys, be able to resume_business. “Tho amount of money on deposit “when the bank closed was §62,000. The assets are $134,000 to say nothing of the individual lia- bilities of the stockholders,many of whom are worth $250,000. Such is the confidence of the dopositors that many offers of 4 per cent wore refused this afternoon. The run was caused by the closing of the Nebraska National and the suspension to the failure of funds, which were in transit, to arrive, No exact statement of the affairs of the Nobraska National bank can bo given until the arrival of W A. Latimer, bank exam- iuer. The deposits at the close of the busi- noss lust night were $126,000 while the nom- inal assets aro estimated av $250,000.' ‘The ofticers of the bank are old and respacted ~ managers of the institution,John Ellis, presi- dent and Horace Ewing, cashier. ocoupying the same positions with the old Peoples bank from which the present institution was organized. The bank owns one of the fipest bank buildings in-the state, costing §75,000. There is no more excitement in the city tonight than if nothing had happened and local financiers believe that the orisis has ssod. WasiixaToy, July 1.—The comptroller hus directed Bank Examiner Latimer to take charge of the failed Nobraska National bank at Beatrice, Neo. be- to NEBRASKA CRC 'S FLOURISHING. Another Genernl Raln In the State Im- proves the Condition. HasTINGS, July 1.—[Special 1o Tng Bre.]— T the last three days there have been three heavy rain storms, in which fully three tnches of water foll. The storms in some parts of central Nebraska amounted almost to cloudbursts, in many cases delnying trains. These rains have left the ground in oxcellont_condition, and the prospects for a tter. magnificent yield of corn were never bel Mirorp, Neb., July 1.—[Spec Ber.|—A timely rain fell here ) for which the farmers and tradesmen erally, rejoice. Treumsen, July 1.—[Special to Tue Beg. ] — Farmers pronounce the present stand of ‘corn in Johnson county the most perfoct for 1welve years, Cunris, Neb,, July 1.—[Special Telogeam to Tuk Beg, ] —During the past week pleaty of rain has fallen and a good crop is assured. Over three inches of rain has fallen. Corn 18 booming and everybody is hapoy. Osceons, July L=[Special to Tnr Bz.) —The farmers of this county have boen considerably scared for the past week onsaccount of the dry weather and were afraid that they were not going to have any small grain, but toduy they are jubliant, A good raiu fall today. Juxiara, July 1.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee.]—Rain poured down in sheets here tonight. Kverything is flooded. Wuter is ten feot deep in places. There was a driving wind and some hail that did much damage. Nepiaska Ciry, July 1—[Special Tele- gram to Tue Bre.|—As o result of receny rains the river has been rising here for sev- eral days and today commenced to cut the ‘banks opposite the city, Should the water continue to rise grave fears are entertained for the safety of the trestle leading to the B, & M. bridge. A large force of men are now engaged protecting it. b, July 1.—[Special w Tug !izn]l#l‘ section was visited by several fino show Wednesday and Thursday. The rain fell coplously and will prove of untold benefit to the county. Beaver Ci Nnh)‘ July 1. — [Special rs T, Telogram to The Bek.|—During a terrific galo this afternoon the H wi h school building unroofed by the wind. Much damago was dono to the fuiniture and. floors. Teen CLoup, July 1—[Special Telogram to Tuk Bek.)—A good raln fell this afternoon, the third this week. ©Oaptaln Beck Tukos Charge. Dakora Ciry, July 1.—[Special Telegram to Tus Bue. |—Captain W. H. Bock, recenuly appowmted agent of the Omaha and Winne- bago Indian agenoy, accompanied by his wife and two sons, arrivea from Baltimore today and at once went to the agency to assumo charge. He said his policy us to the re- mewals of the lease of Indian lands had not yet been formulated, as he was unacquainted ‘with conditions surrounding the tribes. He has been in the government service twenty- .de.ann, tweniy-four of which were spent on the frontier. Terrible Fall of & Painter, Tecomsen, July 1.—[Special Telegram to Tus Bee. |—G. T, Gregory, a painter, while engaged in painting Henry Jones' house, three and one-half miles west of here, today fell twenty-five feet to the ground, breakiug his leg below the knee, dislocating his aukle aud suffering internal injuries. Affuire at Hastings. Hastixas, July 1.—[Speclal to Tur Bes.) — Nows has been veceived here of the arown- lug of Eddie Grusel at Blue Hill. The boy, who was 10 years old, was bathing sud got seyond his depth. L Lhe business weeting of the Baptist ohurch, held on Thursday evening, a com- ’ mittoe was chosen ta select pians for a now brick and stone building 1o bo eructed on the slte at present ocoupied. INTERESTING ENTERTAINMENT, Many Visitors st the Central Chautauqus Pleared, Fresost, July 1.—(Speclal to Tre Bre.)— At the Central Chautauqna today the regu- lar program was successfully carried out. Many new. campers arrived today and are | pleasantly located in the tented city. At 8 o'clock this evening was given an open air concert by the Fremont Normal School band, after which Dr. Winship of Boston delivered his popular lecture, *“The Boy Out of School.” Tomorrow the gates will remain open all day 50 that all may visit the grounds and listen to divine services froe as in any church, There will bo two scrvices in the afternoon, one at 8 and the otherats o'clock, when Rev. A. I, Winship, D. D, of Boston will proach. W. S. Sheldon of Omaha, for years physical director of the Young Men's Chivistian _association there, has charge of a department dovoted entirely to this work. Two tennis courts have boen prepared and it is expeoted that teania will 06 & vory popular game. 'he Dodge county teachers’ institute bas enrolled over 100 teachers. “They hold a session each forenoon. The Chautauqua association will share the honor of entertaining the many visitors su the Fourth of July. Tho attractions there will excoed those of former years. The oration In the afteraoon at 8 o'clock by Rev. Frank Crane of Omaha will doubtless be the best ever delivered on the Chautaugua grounds, The bicyele races will follow im- mediately. There will be a grand patriotic concert in the evening, olosing with a bril- lisnt display of fireworks reprosenting the naval victory of John Paut Jonos, This also being Grand Army of the Republic day, all old soldiers will be admitted free. The rail- rouds have mudo a round trip rate of ono are. Sportsmen Object. Bratnice, July 1.—[Spocial to Tir Bee.[— Large quantitics of fish aro being taken from the river with nets and seines contrary to tho law, and the true spovismen of tho city are preparing to bring the offenders to Justice if the practice is not stopped imme- dintely Chaties Johnson and Allon Edwards com- mence thelr torm of eighteen months at tho penitentiary Saturday. They were con- victod of having burglars tools in their pos- session. The city council last night granted Benja- min_ Bradt license to sell liquor, finding against the remonstrator: Interrupted 0 Police. P Fresoxt, July 1.—[Special to Tur Bre.]— This morning about 2 o'clock the police saw a man drive up to the back door of the house occupied by E. P. Anderson, on Main street. “'he door soon opened and the woman of the house appeared ready to fly with her early caller. The ofticer, taking in the situation, captured the pair.'and after awaking tho husband and leaving his wife with him, murched the driver, Frank W. Lee, to jail. In police court today he pleaded guilty of disturbing the peace, paid a fine of £ and and promised to do better in the fu- To Observe the 2 pecial to Tue Brk)— As thero are to bo no celebrations of im- portance in Johnson county on the Fourth of July this year a special train has been se- cured to carry the Tecumsch delegation, headed by the military band, to I'able Rock. Niounana, July L.—[Special to Tik Beg]— Great preparations are in progress for o unique Fourth celobration, when she two fire companies will give a series of displays on the artesian well water works recently com- pleted. lowa Chlld Seriously Injured. NEnmAskA Crry, July 1—|Speclal to Tue Bee.)—A little son of Jorry Williams, living near Percival, Ia., was attacked by a vicious Jack today and bofore he could bo rescued was badly bitten on the shoulder and arm, the flesh being stripped off gp great shreds. Mr. Williams was ufterwards attacked oy the animal‘and found it necessary to kil it to save his own life. The animal was valued at several hnndred dollars. Assaulted an Old Man. SEwARD, July 1.—[Special to Tur Beg.|— J. E. Murphy, a liveryman at Utica, made an assuult on a man named Oliver, 63 years of age, living mear that place, yesterday afternoon, breaking one of his legs and otherwise greatly injuring him, One of Mr. Oliver's sons came to Seward this morning and swore out a warrant for Murphy's arrest, Ate Sixteen Bananas in ‘fen Minutes, GErING, July 1.—[Special to Tie Brg.]—A novel wager was made here yesterday and won by Ed Gatch, who bet County Treasurer Sayre that he could eat fourteen bananas in fourteen minutes He not only won, but added two moro to the pile, and ate the six- teen in a triflo over ten minutes, CGurtls’ Reunion. Curris, Nel July 1. S al Telegram to Tue Bee.]—Curtis will hold her district reunion, a8 per former announcement, com- mencing August 1. A big time is promised and all of southwest Nebraska will attend. Van Wyck Much Improved. Nepuaska Ciry, July 1—[Special Tele- gram to Tur Bee.]—General Van Wyck is reported bottor today than he has been sinco stricken with paralysis. He is now able to walk without the aid of a cane. —_—— CITY TAXES. Prompt Payments on the Day Ti came Delinquent, tor 1893, City taxes for 1803 became delinquent yes- terday, and by a legislative act a penalty of 1percent a month is now attached until they are paid, Treasurer Bolln's oftice was thronged yesterday by people paying their taxes, and Deputy Coulter found but few idle moments on his hands. Nearly $30,000 was passed over the counter, swelling the total receipts of the 1803 tax toabout §125,000, This sum appears very small in face of the total amount of §000,000. Itisa fact that a ma- jority of the property owners fail to pay their taxes before the day of delinquency, and invariably they get caught for the pen: alty. In this respect this year is no worse than former ones, and the receipts so far are in excess of those of last year, Owing to the oxisting stringency in money matters there is a movement on foot to give the peopls relief in the matwr of paying taxes and escaping the penalty, The char- ter provides that taxes become delinquent July 1, and that the penalty of 1 per conta wonthl shall be collected for non-pay- ment at tvhat time. With a chartor provision existing to that effect the finance committee finds that the council has ot the power to extend the date of delinquency as requested by the Commercial club and ‘will 80 report. A majority of the members of the council were favorablo to the proposi- tion if it could be legally done aud ure disap- pointed because the request camnot be granted. . However, the finance committee has been instructed to confer with tho city treasurer upon another pw»-ulnn, and something may come of it. Whatever is done will be by mutual agreement, and 1ot made a rec- ord. A little investigation reveals the fact that by a bit of strategy the charter pro- vision can be overcome. The tax lists can be made out, dated buck and held for thirty or sixty days 1o be taken up at that time. In this way the penalty can be uunl:cd. The books of the treasurer will show that the lists were called for pre- vious to the lst of July, and that owing to a rush they could not' be made up uny sooner. If & proberty owner calls for his list before the lst he escaj the peaalty, and pays his taxes the day the treasurer says they will be in readiness. Relief will whus bo afforded the property owner, whose finances aro not flush i6 these trying tumes, and at the same time there will be no direct violation of the laws of the commonwealth. The power to make such an avrangement has been lefy eutirely in the hands of the committee aud Treasurer Bollu and they will immediately get together. ———— Balloon ascension and parachute jump this afternoon at Courtland Beach. y Be- THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: JULY 2 NUST PUT UP THE MONEY Findings of Judges Strode and Hall in the Lincoln Viaduot Injunction Oases. THEY FIND IN FAVOR OF THE APPLICANTS Contract Botween the Milwaukee Bri Company and the Iron Works for the Erection of the Viaduet Logal and Binding. ' Liscors, Neb., July 1.—|Special to Tne Bee|—Judges Strode and Hall this after- noon filed their findings i district court in the viaduct injunction cases. As fore- shadowed in Tue Bes, they found in favor of the applicants, but the defendants ex- pected and filed a $1,000 supersedeas bond. ‘“The court further finds that the contract between the city and the Milwaukee Bridge” company and Iron Works for the erection of the viaduct is a valid and binding agreement and exocuted under vhe authority of law, and that the city has full authority to enter into the contract; that the ordinance passed by the coungil and approved by the mayor is good in part, and void in part; that sec- tions 7 and 8, and so much of said ordinance as rolates to the appraisement and assoss- ment of damages, Is void and ithout authority of law for the reasons that the plaintiffs have not been compensated for tho loss and damage occasioned to them by the ercction of the viaduct and the vacation of thestreots, and that no lawful means have boen tuken to ascertain and determine sald damages: that before defendants can orect tho viaduct and approaches just compensation must be made to abutting property owners for damages sustained thereby, which must be ascertained in ac- vordance with the provisions of subdivision 1,767 of chapter xiiia of compiled statutes, which provides for proccedings to be insti: tuted in the county court and conducted as by law provided for the condemnation of railway companies, and before proceeding to orect the viaduct the defendendant, the city, must_attempt to settle with the ' property owners for the injury and damage occas- sioned, and upon failure to make such settle- ment the city may apply to the county Judge to institute such proceedings as are by law required for the condemnation of right of way for railway purposes. No More Work to Bo D It is therefore ordered, adjudged and de- creed that an injunction issue in this cause restraining the dofendants, and cach of them, and their oficers, agents, representa- tives, employes or persons acting under their direction or control, from erecting, maintaining or building said vinduct and a proaches so situate, or from disturbing the pavement on said O street between Eighth and Third streets, or from obstructing said street, or tearing up the pavement thercon, or from interfering with said plaintiff’s right of ingress or egress, over and across the full width of said O street, or from vacat- ing said O street until the injury ana damage occasioned to said plaintiffs by rea- son of such vacation of O'street and the erec- tlon of said viaduct and approaches has been determined by agreement of the parties or by proceedings properly commenced and conducted in the county court, and until compensation for the damages' ana injury agroed upon or so ascertsined and estab- lished shall have been paid or tendered to these plaintiffs, or deposited with the-county judge. Ten Days to Pay Damages. «And 1t is furthor orderod and docreod that unloss the amount of damages is fixed by agreoment or such proceedings to_ascertain said damnges shall bo commenced in said court within ten days from the date hereof, and conducted to a speedy determination, thon the aefendants, the city of Lincoln and the Milwaukeo Bridge company and Iron Works, are hereby perpetually enjoined from furthor prosecuting said work and are hereby ordered and required to removo all obstruction from said O street between Eighth and Third streots in said city of Lincoln, Neb., and to replace the pavement thereon, and fill up the holes and excava- tions made by thom in pursuance of tho orection of the viaduct and the approaches, and to place said stroet in the samo ‘condi: tion, as near as may be practicable, as it was at the time they entered upon the orec- tion and construction of said viaduct and approaches, and that the defendants be ad- judged to pay the costs of this action.” For a Good Purpose. During the past threo years thore has ex- isted an organization known as the Nebraska Division of the Boys’ and Girls’ National Home and Employment association. Its object has been to place stray and homeless children in good homes. It has quictly done this work and over 500 children have been picked up 1n the cities of the stateand been placed where they could have proper care and training. At the annual meeting in Juue it was decided to change the name of tho assoclation to the “Boys’ and Girls' Ald Society of Nebraska." Officers were elected and the follow- ing named persons will look after the intorests of the soclety during the*present year: President, A. J. Sawyer; vice presi- Uont, one from _each congressional distri First, C. A._Atkinson, of Lincoln; Second, Mrs. W. §. Seavey, of Omaha; Third. Brad D. Slaughter, of Fullerton; Fourth, Mrs, Ida Billings. of Geneva; Fifth, Rev. C.' A. Mas- tin, of Minden; Sixtn, Dr. B. B. Warner, of North Platte; secretary, J. T. Mallalieu, of Konrney ; treasurer, Cadet Taylor, of Omaha. ‘An exocutive committee consisting of the dcnt, socretary, treasurer, Rev. A. W. Libbie Hoel, Mrs. 'S. A. Latta . F. Britt was also sclected. The socioty will have for its object the plcking up of homeless boys and girls of our state and placing them in good homes. It will aiso assume the future guardianship of such children and see that they are properly cared for, trained and oducated. 1t will also aim to secure such legislation as will enable 1t to protect children who are crully treated at home. Another object of tho society will be to secure street regulations in cities and villages whereby children will be prevented from frequenting streets at unseasonable hours of night, The society will seek the co-operation of the citizens of Nobraska in the work of saving children from a lifo of vice, immorality and misfortune, It will extond the work by establishing local auxiliaries in yarious parts of the state for the purpose of finding out and caring for ohildren who are proper subjects for its con- sideration. The officers of the socioty mot in Lancoln yesterday. There wero vresent A. J. Saw yer, C. A, Atkinson, Dr. L. . Britt, Rov. A. W.' Clark, J. T. Mallalieu, Mrs. W. S. Seavoy, Mrs. Libbie Hool and Mrs. S, A. Latta, A committee consisting of Mossrs. Atkin- son, Sawyer and Mallalieu was appointed to provare and flo articlos of incorporation, r. George W. Martin was electod general superintendent, and the secrotary and he were instructed to outline and carry out the work of organizing auxilaries, fixing times aud places of meotngs and arrange for speakers. The headquarters were estab- lished at Lincoln, and the matter of select- ing rooms was left to the president and rintendent. he secrotary was requested to prepare an address to the people of Nobraska set- ting torth the objects, aims and methods of the society and asking vheir co-operation. The secretary.and superintendent were in- structed to prepare by-laws. Arrangements will be made for meetings in different paris of the state in order that the work of the society may be properly presented to the ublic. The work will be pushed vigorously tho wterests of the uufortunate and howeless children. Oupitol Notes. Lieutenant J J. Penshiug of Lancaster county and Charles D. Grimes of Little Cass county were today admitted 0 practice in the supreme court. The following cases were argued today before the supreme benoh and admitted: Barman against Cannish, Western Union Telegraph company against tho Call Pub- lishing cowpany, against Kime, Broed against McCoy, state ex rel Filbert against Sl er. ‘T'he following motions for rehearing were overruled: Palmer against Rice, Horoacn against sh, Jones against Stevens, Stew- lrl‘neulmll Stewart, McCord against Kransh, Clark against Koenig, Spurgin agaiost Thowpson, Guthrie agaiust Ray, Gillespie agninst Brandt, The motion for rehearing in the Parmales d against Ash case was sustad ‘The decision of the villa ‘udwlmmts of the distriks cdurt, io the Hal- emhalt against Drake, oasp of Odell, Gago county, were reversof“atid the caso re- manded for a rehearing. . Tn the Brown against Brady case the mo- tion for additfonal secuiity on a supersedens was overruled Licutenant R. H. Towmley, clerk of the State Ranking Board,, left today to take charge of the Keith Cotnty bank at Ogallala. There are now five bank bxaminers, James A. Kline of Mender, amoldand _experienced banker, was today appoiuted by Governor Crounse. The bank examiners and the board are having their hands full. Notice was roceived today that throe banks had closed their doors: The Nebraska National, of which John Eilis, the ex-county treasurer, was president: the German National, of which W. H, Wolfo of Johason county is prosident, and the Ameriean Savings bank, Of this bank C. C, White is president and J. Henderson cashier. G. A. Clarke of this city assisted in organizing the bank and was for o time an ofticer. By reason of a dis agreement with the management some time sinco he withdrew. Clty In Brief, D. 8. Courtnay was allowed &5 out of the county funds this morning us part pay for his services in bohalf of J. Dan Lauer, ex- steward of the asylum, Dan has nlready plead not guilty fifty-eight times, and put up bonds fourtoon times. St. Mark's Lutheran church at 1509 Q streot, will be dodicated tomorrow. Rev. Dr. Himma of Baltimore will huve charge of the services, 1. T. Semans had a_hearing bofore Justice Brown ihis moruing on ‘tho = churge of forgery, proferred by his employer, S.S. Sloan, but thero was a wide divergence of opinion between the \itnesses, and the Judge discharged him. ed Osborue, the youth who perpotrated the “stabbiag” fake on tho police the other day, was arrested today on au insunity war- rant sworne out by his mother. s T CORRECT 10 A CENT. ined board and the banking Ex-Rovenae Collector Poters Turns His Acconnts Over to Mr. North, Captain John Poters of Albion is once morea private citizon and the weight of responsibility, the worry of business and the honor that cluster about the head of the internal revenue office have all been trans- ferred to Mr. North, The business of the ofoe bogan under the democratio regime yosterday morning, and al- though it will require several days for Mr. Peters to clear up little personal matters and instruct Mr. North with regard to tho poculiar curves of the financial ship over which he has assumed control, yet the oftico with all of its responsibilities and cares is now in the hands of the democratic offieial. I want to say,” said Revenue Inspector D. G. Spaulding to a reporter yesterday morning, “that Mr. Peters hus turned the affairs of this oftice over to his successor 1n absolutely perfect condition. Ho has held the office Just four years and four days. and during that time he has handled $14,077,077.71 with- out the loss of a solitary cent. Of tho amount outstanding on the lists there is but $12.50 that is collectable. All other amounts not wollected are pending in Washington for apatement on account of orrors in_assess- ment or they belong in. the noncollectable class. "The condition in which this oftice has becn transferred from Mr., Peter's hands to the hands of his success: A matter over which tho outgoing collectoy and his friends may well feel gratified” In addition to the‘dbove amounts Mr, Poters nas handled a disbursing fund of something like $500,000 during his term of office, making the' total smount actunlly passing through his hands over $15.000,000, and all as straight as a, swing. “I wish to suy only thisin taking leave of this _office,” said 'Peters. I be- lieve I have conducted the ‘business of the office in such a way as'to hold the respect aud good will of the people with whom I have had to transact business,and at the samoe time 1 have collected every dollar that justly be- longed to the government go far as it lay in my power to discover. I am sure that I leave the office with thb’Mighest possible re- gard for the gontlemen with whom'the bulk of the business has been ‘tione, and for the faithful men and women who have assisted me in attending to the duties of ‘the ofice. Thope that my successor ‘will meet with a ke degree of success in conducting the affairs of the office.” Mr. North appointed the following yester- day as his_office_force to act for one month, at the end of which timo he will probably make some changes: E. W. North, N. W. Poters, G. C. Potvin, Miss S, E. Hill, Mrs. C. Miller, Poter O'Malley, Will S, Beecher, Most of the former oftice help will look at onco for employment elsewhere, as the axe is liable to fall all along the lne at the oxpir: tion of the one month probation. It is un- derstood vhat Miss Hill, who has influential friends on the democratic side of the house, will hold her position. AT Robbed of His Watoh. Even dealers in dirt from the regions traversed by the great Columbia river, who are said to be fully up to “‘tricks,” fall vic tims to a metropolitan city's sharpers. Proof of this was given only a few days ago when a trusted employe of the Oregon City Land company of Portland was neatly relieved hero of a gold wateh valued at $90. The festive real estate man arrived in the city several weeks ago to give the German speaking clement, especially the portion having enough and a little coin of the realm 1o spare, the benefits to be derived from an investment in Oregon city lots at from $150 to $250 each, with ~ delicious fruits hunging from the boughs of the trces which grow upon them. Ho was fairly successful. at least_with two prominent Germans. Klated thereat the Oregoman proceeded to see more of the city andits poople. o do this properly, of course, required companions, and a man was found in one Waltermaa, said to hail from the World’s faireity. Ldquid refreshments in quantity were taken and & quostionablo resort visited. Horo thoy tarried, the vie- tim don't know how long, for' when he reached for his watch it was pone, He gave his nameas J. Aug. Kuehne, and reported his 10ss to the police. B Baloon ascension and parachute jump 4th of July afternoon and grand display of fireworks in the evening, Courtland Boach. ——— In Pollve Court. In the police court yesterday morning five drunks appeared but none of them were sentenced to more than §l and costs. Of e five vagrants, threo wero given terms at labor and the remainder discharged. The case of Dog-Catcher Sparks was con- inued until July 5. o Boston Green, the drrgpressible negro, got howling drunk and gontinued to howl for some time after he was landed in jail. Yestorday morning hé' lisd the audacity to suy that he was makinF no more wuoise than usual. Boston abidks his present arrest is a put-up job toikeep him in confine- ment over the Fourth and pleaded hard to be allowed to colebratg,, Judge Berka, however, was unyeilding agd gave him $15 and costs, with a promiSeof increasing the dose every time he reappoafs. Charles Colgin and His wife Annie John- son were fined §50 and (§40 resnectively for taking table ware ands utensils valued st $13.60 from the Paxton hotel, where they workoed in the dining rogm and kitchen, —~——— Squatters on tnp Move, A number of the squatters on the river front are ready to remové ‘from that loca- tion. Another colony will not be permitted 10 be founded, and where they will go is not known. Before any of them can relocate permuse must be secured from Building uspector Tilly to rebuild their shanties, and they must be upon private ground and not the streets of the city. Comumissioner of Health Somers will look to it that the squatters pull up stakes ac- ing to agroement. As 800u as they com- wence moving from the streets and alloys he promises 1o secure the aid of the owners and get those off the Kmma property down thero. Whou this {s accomplishod All that will remain of Bhantytown will be & mom- ory. Each squatter will receive the amount due him from the city when he presents o the comptroller a_certificate from Dr. Somers that he is entitled o the amount. | - 1893-SIXTEEN PAGES. coper . pypmorait sesos (AFRAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA Blueooated CGuardians of the Peaco Were Vigilant Last Month. HEYMAN'S DOORS CLOSED BY CREDITORS Death of an Aged Cltizen—Keg Conference on Pablle Improvements—Farewell Party—South Omahn Visited by & Young ¥io Tho police of South Omaha wore vigilant during the month of June, having made 1 arrests, in all, as follows: Vagraney Prostitution Distur Drunk S IR MOney undor Yioluting city ordinances. Petit lurcony 9 Malicious destraction of LY Resisting an officor Exposure of person.......... . Carrying conconled Woupons Assault wnd battory Larceny from the person gitives from Justice @ protenses property | emmmspmsaan 52 e H. Hoyman's clothing store was closed by creditors several days ago, and the blinds have been drawn ever since until yestorday, when he reopened, a friend having bid in the stock and placed him 1 charge. Mr. Berry, of the firm of Persons & Berry, it scoms is the agent for tho building, and had closed a contract o loase tho place to anothor firm. Ho strolled into the store yosterday ana scemed surprised at seeing his old tenant at the helm again. A spivited conversation took place between thom. Heyman tendered him pay for the July rent and he refused to accepy, telling Hoy- man that he would bave to vacate. Heyman refused to ontertain any such proposi- tion, whoreupon it is claimed Berry called him a name that stuck in the craw of Mose Block, who is Heyman's brother-in-law. The epithet had barely es- caped Berry's lips when Block landed a shoulder stroke on Berry's proboscis. Berry was staggered for a second, butin an in- stant thore was an all around scramble, which was participated in by soveral parties. The air was filled with arms, legs and saucy literature, but the meleo was stopped before any real good punching was done. Mr. Berry's shirt sleeves looked as though they had been run through a corn sheller, ana one young man, whose name was not learned, was thrown through space for several feet. Citizens were called in and the fracas ended without any arrests being made. Mr. Heyman, 1t id, de- posited tho rent for July in the credit of Mr. Berry and will continue to do business at the old stand for a few more daysatleast. Sniveley Hus No Snap. The collecting of the city dog tax has proven a great nuisance in South Omaha. John Sniveley is theman who has tho matter in charge and together with his deputies he bas succeeded in collecting a good percent- age of the tax already. It has not been an easy job by any means. He has caused the arrest of a dozen or more people and has Dbeen chased with kettles of hot water and threatened in strong terms. A few days ago he caused the arrost of Jim Sweeney for not taking out a dog tax. Sweeney had paid his tax to City Treasurer Hoctor and when this fact was shown up in court the case was dismissed. Sniveloy felt grieved at his di feat and yesterday ovening caught Sweeney's dog and placed it in the pound. Sweeney got an order from the city attorney to re- lease the dog, but Chief Beckett told Snive- ley not to recognize any orders that did not como from the mayor. As acousequence Sweonoy had to get his $2 back from Hoctor and pay it to Sniveley in person. Now Suiveley smile: Slightiy Flooded. About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the sky to the west began to cloud up and for twenty minutes there was commotion on the streets all over the city. The heavens had every appearance of an approaching cyclone and as the wind increased the danger be- came more apparent. People who were for- tunate enough to have a cave got into it, while others closed their doors and windows and waited impatiently for the worst. The storm came, but not in the form of a cyclone. The wind blew hard and the rain poured down in torrents for almost an hour. The streets were flooded in no time and the cross walks were covered with mud and debris. A few cellars were filled, but the damage wus not extensive in any of the places. T'ne motor cars were stopped for a short time. Denth of an Aged Citizen, Mrs. Bridget Conley, mother of Councilman Ed Conley, died 8:30 o'clock yesterday morn- ing. Several weeks ago Mrs. Conley had one of her toes amputated. Blood poison- ing set in and the aged lady sufiered intense pain for weeks. She had reached her 67th year. The funeral will take pluce tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family resi- dence, No. 2030 R street, to St. Agnes' church. The remains will then be laid to rest in St. Mary’s cemetery. Mrs. Conloy” has long been a resident of South Omaha and was loved and respected by an extensive circlo of friends. Honors Full to s Nouth Omaha Lady. Miss Swiss Elliott roturned yostor- day morning from Lincoln where sho had bpeen as u delegate from South Omaha to the state encampment of the Daughters of Veierans. This young lady was chosen as obe of the dele- gatos to the national encampment which meets at Indianopolis and hus tho honor of being placed on the staff of the president as one of the aides. ‘This was done no dount in view of the fact that the South Omaha lodge is not only one of the largest but one of the most active and best conducted in the state. Began Colobrating Early, S. B. Feno, a well known citizen, was ar- restod Friday night for shooting off n fire- cracker on the street, When taken bofore the police Judge yosterday, tho court said ho was not posted as to whethor thero was an ordinance agamst shooting firecrackers and postponed tho hearing until he could look the matter up. 1f Keno is convicted and others arrestod who have committed the sume offense, Judge Fowler will have nothing else to do but try firecrucker cases for the nex} thirty duys, Farewell Purty, A delightful lawn social party was given Friday evening at the home of Mrs. William MeCollister, in honor of Miss May Furnas of Marshalltown, Is. ‘This accompiished young lady has been visiting friends in uth Omaha for several weeks and left for home yesterday accompanied by Mrs. McCollister, The besutiful lawn was lLighted with Japanese lanterns, and games, music and refreshments were indulged in Lo the merri- ment of all. Keg Conforence. Councilmen Wood and Bulla met at the Brewery yesterday and took pointers on the improvements needed o the public streot at that place. The committeo will report that s new culvert will have to be putin to drain_ off the water that comes from the slough above. It took the comwitten several hours to transact their business and, it is sid, upon leaving a_resolution tendering a voto of thauks to the gentleman who pre- sided over the keg was unaniwously adopted. ity ) H. Timm is in Sioux Valley, Minn, Kay W. Huat is home from Chicago, Mrs. Mary Bell of Chicago is visiting her sous in this city. Mrs. Ora Chaney, cashier for Burnette Bros., has gone to Osceola, la., on a visit. A number of R. Hartz's friends helped him celebrate bis 34th birthday at his home on Friday evening. Harry Wilson sccidently fell backwards over the ralling at Noonan's place on Q street aud received painful fujuries. William Kubaker and Thomas Fallon had Clothing il — ] Continental House. Continuation of the Great $10.00 Suit Sale Monday, July 3. About 500 Suits Left WORTH $15.00 AND $18.00, AT $10 Look in our Show 00 Windows filled with $10.00 Suits. Lot No. 1. Men’s gray diagonal cheviot double breasted sack suits, sold all season for §15.00, $10. Men’s worsted cheviot sack suits in a neat gray Lot No. 2. cheok, regular $15,00 suit, French tacings, $10.00. Lot No. 3. Men's gray homespun single breasted sack suits, sold all season for $15.00, $10. en’s single reaste sack suits made from an Men’ gle breasted k suit le f imported cheviot, Lot No. 4. at $18.00, $10 Lot No. 5. cut with French facings, cheap Men’s four button single breasted sack suits made from a neat hairline cassimere,. never sold less than $15.00, $10. Men's handsome valour finished checked cassi- Lot No. 6. mere single breasted sack suit, regular $18.00 goods, $10. Lot No. 7. Brown pin check cheviot single breasted threw button cutaway, regular $15.00 suit, $i0. Lot N. 8. Neat gray pin check cheviot single breasted three button sack, retailed every day for §15.00, $10.00. MONDAY MORNING In addition to the above, the MEN'S $5. balance of those 00 SUJTS Will be placed on sale. CONTINENTAL CLOTHING HOUSE, o scrapin Kubaker's saloon on N street early last ovening. Both the men were ar- rested, Kubaker gave bail for his appear- ance on Monday morning. Kallon's head was pretty badly battered up. While tho thunder bolis were jarring things loosc and the lightning was giving its best pyrotechnic display, there was 4 flash that struck the center pole of the merry-go- round at Twenty-fourth ana M stroots, split- ting that timber for several feet. Suflicient repairs were mado in due time for the busi- ness to go on later in the evening just the samo. There must be some unusual attrac- tion for lightning in this part of the city, as there is never a severo swrm takes placo without lightning striking in that locality. ——— Balloon ascension and parachute jamp this afternoon at Courtland Beach. bl i Hanscom Park Concert, Tho following will be the program at the band concert by the Fort Omaha Military band at Hanscom park this afternoon atd o'elock: Mare Overture—Morn| Pligrim Chorus from Ta Spanish Funtusia In Paloma. By Request, ~Sousn Vordl S arir a4a Overture Utz Weber urtot— or L Frol Qe {‘run::n, Cluric Bondor wid onding, Medley, Berlo Comic—Hot Codlins.. .Beyer I'MruLllrmnh . e . Arch Overturo—Ludovic... ... Horold Selection—Opera Rigoletto . Vordl Medley—Bric-a-Hrac. Missud Natlonal Alr—Star Spangied anner.... Arnold —_— Balloon goes up this afternoon. s Workmen Eleet Ofoers, At the last regular meoting of Potter lodge No. 178, held in the Barker block the follow- ing ofticers were elected for the ensuing term: J. M. Baldwin, past master workuan; M. J. Fleming, master workman; Albert Reed, foreman; Charlos C. Ward, oversoor; William Taylor, rocorder; G. M. Palmor, Huanclr; H. M. Bright, recoiver; Houry Grous, ruide; Honry Roberts, iuside warden ; Aug Pates, outside warden. Medical exam iners, Dr. (. Rosewater and Dr. Kdmiston; trustees, J. M. Baldwin, G. W. Carr, A Bradley ; member of rolief board, William Taylor. N Fireworks, Courtland beach, July 4th, ————— Buwil i The building at 811 North Twelfth street was slightly damaged by fire at 9:30 o'clock last night. Fire was discovered in a closet, and Mrs. Reese, a colored womasn who occuples & part of the building, suid she Cor. 15th and Douglas Streets. $200. Two Hundrad Dollar Contest. $200, THE OMAHA COLLEGE or SHORTHAND & TYPEWRITING Wil open ‘Monday, July 10, & speclal aix wooks torm for bezinners in shorthan, ; and to thestudents making the best rocord will be awarded two prizes valued at§1i0; also, & SELEGT SCHOOL OF REVIEWS Wil bo organizod in the K Ifsh branches for a torny of slx woeks for tho benefit of publio school puplls and othors. To the puplls making the best record in three branches wiit bo uwardod two prizes. The first prize is nickle-piate pnoumatic tire, te. Ihis wheel was purchused mpany and 1y Dry Goods window. " Call ut’ collego for further information, or coli on or address A. G. ONG, BOYD'S NEW THEATER BLD'G, Omaha, Neb. thought the flames wore of incendiary origin. The loss is light and the damage (o the building is covered by insurance, Al L Lady Aeronwut, Miss Estolle Gribblo, the famous young aeronsut, has arrived in the clty and is o guest at Mr. and Mrs. Foley's at 1100 North Thirtieth stroet. She will make two ascon- sions in this city on July 4. Miss Gribble is a very pleasant young lady who seems to regird her dangerous vocation with the sume oquanimity the average young lady does in trying on & now dress. She has made thirty-six ascensions and had several thrilling expor but has always cs- caped any serious injury. Her asconsions are made under the supervision of Prof. Gribble, the well known aeronaut, whoso oxtended oxperience in such matters greatly lessens the attendant dangers. i L} Balloon goes up this afternoon, et Fonca Bank May Pay Out. Mr. Albert Watkins, wiver for the Ponea bank, passed through the city today on s way home. IHe said that the affairs of the bank were begiuning to show up u litle better than appeared st first. Ho could not say as to how much tho assets would probably pay out in the end, as there is 80 wuch paper that must be aisposed of, but be thought that the wreck would not prove to be quile se disastrous as ab sk supposed,