Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 29, 1893, Page 3

| | | THE DAILY BEE COUNCIL BLUFFS 12 PEARL ST Orrrcy NO FT Teliveredy cartier to any partof the city 1LW TILTON - { Rusiness Office. N i Night Editor N Manager TELEPIONES 4 MINCR MENTION, Bostou Store, 10-day sale. Work in the second degree, ze. Masonia this evening. Fxce'sior J. K. Deiteich was presented a fine collee- fion of snakes yesterday by someof his friends, My and Mrs. J. W, Squive entertained a number of their friends Monday evening at at their home on Bluff street af tea A carioad of soidiers passed through the city yesterday over the Burlington, bound for Chieyenne, They took the Union Pacific west A. L. Walker's grocery store on Broadway near the corner of Eighth street was closed yesterday afternoon on a lundlord's writ of attachment The local freight offices in this city will be d, except for the delivery of perishuble ght, Thursday. October 30, on account of Thanksgiving day Blmer James, who was charged with stealing o blanket, was found to be the wrong boy in police court yesterday morn ing, and he was discharged hearing Svecial communication of Bluff City lodge No. 71, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, Wednesday at 8 o'clock p. m., for work in fellow crafts degree. All fellow crafts and master Masons requested to be present, T B. Lacey, worshiptul master. ‘Thomas Larimore loaded up on red-eye last evening, and whea his brother tried ‘to take liim home his spirits rebelled. He was in th of dministering a thumping to his well-meaning but indisereet brother when an officer ran across him and took him in charyge 1t is reported that an effort is_being made scure the pardon of George Manning, the Iast Pierce street resident who was found guilty in federal court over a yearago of the crime of counterfeiting. Some of h friends huve started 4 petition to the presi- dent on its rounds A stipnlation has been placed on file in thie district court by which the Union Depot ana R mpany s have until January 1, 1504 in_which to file exceptions 10 the judgment which was rendered against them some time ago in the suit in which ¥\ J. Day was pliintiff. Abe Lincoln post gave & U the Masonic temple, tickets were sold and with the merry dancers all the evening. An orchestra furnished excellent musie. Supper was served and all present were given an opportunity of having a good time. A neut sum was realized, which will go to swell the velief fund. Guy Andrews was arrested last evening on n charge of drunkenness. While he was at the police station a friend of his called on him and vointed him out 1o the police us having robbed him of $10 during the after- moon. He claimed he was drunk ana An- drews agreed to take hun home. Instead of steering him ina homeward direction, how- ever, he took him into a neighboring barn and Took aavantage of his befuddled con- dition to gro through his pockets. When last seen the friend. who had within the last few hou Jme sober, was on his way to the city clerk’s residence to file an information. ball last evenin, A large number of the floor was filled od Ktensons for Thanks. At your Thanksgiving dinner tomor- row you will have especial reasons tor giving thanks if you take note of these prices and buy the materials for your feast at Brown's C. O. D. grocery. You will give thanks because you have ob- tained the best grocevies in town, and beeause you did not have to pay the old style prices for them, For the amount you used to have to give for enough for a little Thanksgiving lunch you can ad a feast tomorvow. Just look at prices and then get in your order early: Dressed turkey ) a pound. Te, ens, He. 20c a quart. seed chic Bulk oysters, Canned, 2 cans for 2ic. Fresh lettuce. Fresh radishes. Parsloy. Celery. All kinds of nuts and candies. California and New York graves. And all lower than any other place in town, Brown's €., 0. D, grocery. The Twin Ciry Dye Works. The Twin City Dye works is now the largest and most complete in the west. The new building 15 equipped with the newest approved muchinery, in hands of expert workmen. All kinds of dyeing, cleaning und renovating ladies’ and gen- tlemon's garments, feathers, ete. All work guaranteed. Office and works at h street and Avenue A, Council Blufts: Omaha office, 1521 Farnam street. A. SCHOEDSACK, Proprictor, Carpet Romnants, Large enough for good sized rooms, newest and finest patterns, at away less than cost, and all other kinds of gbods, portieres, Iaces and upholstery materials at prices that cannot bo duplicated any- where else. Council mum Carpet Co, W. E. Chambers, danc ing academy Masonic temple. day aft Classes noon and e munu each Wednes Ask your grocer for Domestic soap. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS, W. (. Stacy is thinking of moving to Min- neapolis. Mrs, Henry Swan has gone to Rulo, Neb, 1o spend Thanksgiving with friends, Mrs. Wade Cary has returned from Si, Joseph, Mo., where she went to attend tho funeral of her father. Murs. Frank Brinsmaid of Tupeka, Kan., is in the city for a visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. D. J Rockwell, on Third avenue, Now Its Corsets! In addition to our great 10-day clear- ing sale forthe next 8 days, commenc- ing tomorrow, Wednesday, we will have a new attraction in our corset depart- ment Mlle. Gerold, an in corset fitting, will be in attendance at our corsbt department for the next few days, commencing tomorrow, Wednesday, who will adjust these' excellent gar- ments to any who care to test their fit- ting qualities. Whethe you purchase no, it does not matter, Come and see the goods and petfect styles. Flexibono moulded corsets received medal of hi award at World's Co- lumbian exhibition, In addition we will offer the greatest bargains in the corset lino ever shown. In a great many cases corsets at less than half price, Corsets that sold from 75¢ to #1.50, during this ulu for . Corsets that sold from expert $1.25 to $2.00, during this sale 09¢: this lot includes Thomson'’s nursing, G. D., Chicago waist, Warners Health aod Thomson's abdominal corsets, . B, la Sprite corsets, during sale $1,00, BOSTON STORE, Fotheringham, Whitclaw & Co., Leaders and Promoters of Low Prices, Council Bluffs, la. All faney work for the Women's Christian association entertainment must be handed in to Mrs, ', H. Sherraden, 626 Willow avenue, Saturday afternoon or Monday at the lnw.l, A full line of tyjewriter supplies car- ried in stock by the Smith-Premier company. Office 106 5. Main street. Dowmestic soup is the vesh NEWS FROM COUNCIL BLUFFS | Fred Krneger Skips Out, Leaving Several | Unmet Obligations. HE IS ALSO SAID TO BE A DEFAULTER As Chairman of A Committee of the Tren- bund e Collected the Proceeds of & Ball and Applied Them to His Own Use, Fred Krueger, an employe ot the Chicago Northwestern Railway company, is miss- ing, and it is the Treubund society of this | city that is the prizeipal mourner over his temporary deuise. society a couple of weeks awo and Krueger occupied the position of chairman of the committee on urrangements, He had the Job of receiving and disbrsing the money. He did the receiving in fivst-clasa shape, but when it came to disbursing he dian’t secm 10 be a shining suc Uhe merchants who furnished stuff for the ball huve been com vlaining that they did not receive their pay, and early in the work it developed that Krueger had skipped the town He has been gone, as nearly a loarned, ever since last Thursday. That day being piy day, he drew his check and sent his wite and youngcst child to Logan, swhe; they had friends. When they had been di A ball was given by the can_be posed of he locked up his house, which the corner of Avenue I, and Tenth street, and left for parts as yet unknown, e and his wife are said to have had considerable domiestic trouble, and she is not supposed to know any more of his present whereabouts than.any one At soon as the fact of his disappearanc shortage became known the members of the Treubtnd held a meeting and struck his name from their rolls. They then appointed & committeo to investigate the case and tind out if possible whither the bird had flown. The doings of this commit- tee are carried on with the most scrupulous secrecy, and the members thereof refuse to state whether or not they have secured u trace of him Krueger is thought to have neglected to settio a number of his own bills in_addition 1o those of the society, and there will be quite a shortage all around. 1t is believed the aimount ho took with him belonging to the society will amount to not less than £150. The society has arranged to pay all claims which its chairman failed to moet, and so preserve the good name of the ovder. Krucger will be remembered by many as having sued the city nov long ago for $10,000 damages on account of the death of his wife. ubert symphoiy Club. This popular organization will appear at Dohuny’s next friday evening, under the auspices of the Young Men's Chris- tian association, In speaking of the entertainment given by the club in De Moines recently a paper published in that cily says: umerous encores and hearty applause attested the fact that the entertainment was of a very pleasing character throughout. Master Tommy Purcell is a noble little per- former and any mention, however flattering would hardly prevare a reader for the ex- celient rendition he gives of violin solos, comic sones and speechies. So many com- mendable features were contained in the program that space curtails individual mention.” Se Have you seca Snew gus heators at the Gas ‘company’s oftice? Why Ralse, lmulrnm‘n Rates? Tt is reported that the fire msurance com- panies are wbout to put up the rates, and have already increased the price of certain risks in this_city to such an extent as to amount practically to prohibition. Oue of tne prominent citizens of Council Bluffs has been in correspondence with a well known insurance inspector in another state, and the following has been received from ' him with reference to the action of the com- panies: “Why raise the rates? This Guestion and the insurance not_hesitate to give their ry for this action on_ their part and show conelusively it was necessar; Not but that thése corporations have a right to place any price they choose upon their policies and the people have s rizht to puy or mot pay the price asked, but this question s pertinent, because for years the public has given full sway to the leacing companies who are now giving the vate thumb screw a round turn. The publ has allowed them to combine for their selt- protection against competition, and now these companies should give an ac s a pertinent es should their stewardship in this rate matter. . far back as we have any reliable record being from ten to fifteen years in som 1o s high as thirty years i othe v loss ratio to premiums paid of per cent for the United Stute: id Cavada, Last year was exactly an average year. Below is given a tablo of statistics covering a suf- ficiently large nish a fair basi field in the northwest to fur- f average 1 Per eontof STATE, | No. of | premiums paia . Years, | - in losses. Towi.. .. il R Minnenota. 1L | 83 Mon 7 1 a7 ol 16 A Kotiin. 10 ih oming 1 total 1ows, per cent ... Add unal expenses, per cont Net profit, per cent “Allowing that the losses have usually heavy this year thus far itis not possible that the loss ratio will be raisea above a general average of 47 or 48 per cent. been un- Then why raise the rvates 20 per cent or more on business risks’ “There is no gewting away from these figures; they are speak for themsely absolutely correct and Unity Guild of Grace Episcopal church will serve a New England supper Friday evening, December 1, from 5 to 7 o clock, foilowed by a party. Tickets 25 cents each; no extra charge for dancing. Alone! I have kind friends, many and true, Choice as the sunshine, and as clear, Precious from overy point of view: Companions, cleuient, winning, dear. And yet, I'm overy passing hour Alone! Alone!! Oh, sadly lone! My wife, her words of quecnly power, Inciting, tender, all have flown, Dear one, she's grasped the heavenly life Thatlies beyond death’s trackless line, Escaved the world's wild, wildering strife, At rest, sweet rest, ‘mid svenes divine, One year ago God gave her wings, ade her an angel at His thrond Where seraphs live, und Gubricl sings; She has 4 mansion there, her own. delights! A land A crown of glory wears; T wt world, hund in hand, She all their joys and triumphs shares. 1 cannat wish her back again; This world is dark with clouds and night, Decades of sickness. suduess, pain; God keep her in His world of light. Not long with heavy, bolten doar, Shall T be held below the sksies | With her I'll walk yon star-lit floor; With Christ we'll dwell in Paradise. Meanwhile, my strieken eart, work on; Tearless, press for the golden shore; Bo ready ot thy setting sun To join the friends gone on before. Couxcin Buuges, November 20, 1503, The Smith-Premier Typowriter com- pany has opencd an oftice, 106 5. Main, Pypowriter supplies for all makes of machines. Telephone, 112, Call us up if you wish anything in our line. For neat job printing, tu'umpt delivery und lowest prices go 10 Pryor Bros,, Bee job oftice, 12 Pearl street W. S, Baird, Lawvyer, Everett block. Lange Gets # Fium, J. C. Lange, who occupied the position of deputy United States revenue collector uuder Clevelaud's first adwinistratiou, fnds THE OMAHA DAILY BEE himself in the same position today. Col lector Stockhouse appointed him as his deputy and he took the place yesterday morning, succeeding M. M. Parkinson of Corning. The office is thus removed from Corning to this city, ano will be located in the government buiiding, You pay your money and you take your choice—either ~ Dr. Jefferis’ Diphtheria Remedy or a funeral. Thirt five years trial proves Dr. Jefferis diphtheria medicine infaliible in putrid soro throut, as in malignant scarlet fever or malignant diphtheria. For sale by Beardsley, Davis and Dellaven, also 3104 Cuming street, Omaha. Sugar Corn! Nugar Corn! the Couneil Bluffs Sugar Corn. The best in the market. Absolutely noehemicals used to bleach the corn white. It young, tender, sweet, clean and wholesome, DISTRICT COURT DOINGS, Grimmelman's Damuge Sult Up for Another Trial—Other Ttems of Interest. The suit in which D. H. Grimmelman secks to recover 10,000 from tie Union P cific Railway company on account of the death of his son, William Grimmelman, was put upon trial yester in the district court. 1t had its first trial at the last term, which resulted inavordict of eleven to one in favor of the plaintiff,ail the circumstances indicating that the odd juror kad reasons of his own for wanting to see the railway company win. ‘The case will undoubtedly last several days Yesterday morning the case aguinst Boren was disposed of. denee was all submitted Monday a motion to take the case argued. Yesterday morning the judge took it from the jury and_instructed for a verdict for the defendant. Tho plaintiff sought to collect £1.700 for the keeping of the defend- ant's child for a number of yea “I'he city tiled a motion yesterday for a new trial'of the case of George A. Holmes jrainst the city. in which the plaintyff ve- cently secured a judgment of §,040. In ‘the case of . Ogden agwnst C. B. Waite an answer and counter claim were filed, claim; for services and ma- terials furn All jurors excepting those now oceupied in the trial of the Grimmelman case have been excused until next Monday in ovder that they may pass Thanksgiving at their homes. of Ross The evi- night and from the jury was The date of *The Hoosier Schoolmas- ter,” to be given nere by I’rof. Preston K. Dillenbeck, has been fixed for next week. Subscribers will please be pr pared to receive their tickets this week. S. M. Williamson still seils dard and Domestic at 106 South Main street, and has not removed to Broad- way, as has been reported. the Stan- Carving sets, finest warranted blades, 2,00 per pair up. Our large fall stock of pocket knives, razors and carving and table cutlery is now in. Cole & Cole, 41 Main, George . Davis, prescription druggis Ask your grocer for Domestic : av. Ciaype The residence of Mr. Allen, 41 Harrison street, was the scene of a delightful hering last evening, the oc- casion being the marriage of their daughter, M Orypl A. Meyers, to Mr. David Clay- pool of Cozad, Neb. The ceremony wis performed by Rey. Stephen Phelps, D. D., in the presence of ouly a few frienas, M Claypool is one of the prosperous merchant bankers of Cozad. while his bride has been one of the leading musiciuns of Council Bluffs for several years. Mr. Claypool will take her to her new home in Cozad, accom- panied by the best wishes of her many friends here. llen. and Mrs. J. B. The Poor Will Give Thanks Tomorrow, for dressed chickens are only 5e a pound, and everything else in proportion, at Brown's C. 0. D. grocery. mith-Premier typewriters for rent. elephone, 1 Smoke T. D. King & Co’s Partagas. The following marriage licenses were issucd yesterday by the county clerk: Nume and Addross. Age. { Gustav Junkel, Pottawattamie county... 23 1 Enma Stuldt, Po tawattamie county 0 vid Clagpool, Cozad, Nel St () 1 Orphias A, Meyers, Connetl Biifts 27 Call at the bazaar of the Peter's church in the ladies of St. eman building and have a good time. Admission 10 cents. Buy your Thauksgiving turkey of Metzger & Randlett. Maroons for stufl- ing, too. The finest line of poultry in the city. Ladies, if you desit absolute peace in the kitchen ask your grocer forJ, C. Hoffmayr & Co's Faney Patent flour. Domestic soup is the best N b S Movements of Ocean Ntewmers, Nov, 28, At New York—Arrived —Westernland, from Antwerp; Dania, from Havre, At~ Bremen—Arrived—Kms, from New York, At London—Sizhted— Anchoria, from New York. At Glasgow—Arrived —Steamer Pomer- auian Stireat, from Montr At Southampton— Arrived—Havel, from New York At Queenstown—Passed—Teutonie, from New Yor for Liverpool. — WEATHER FORECASTS, Nobraska Wil Today lie Visited by n Cold Wav Wasmxaroy, Nov, 28.-Forecast for Wed- nesday: For Nebraska and lIowa—Occas- fonal slight snows, but generally fuir; colder, northerly winds or South Dakota—Light by clearicg weather; des northerly winds. Local Record, OFrPICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHA, Nov. 28.—Omaha record of temperature and rawfall compared with corresponding day of past four years: ows, followed igedly colder, Maximum temperaturo 402 45: Minlmum temperature. 202 279 Avoerage temperatur 802 Precipltation 00 00 Statement showing the condition of tem- perature and precipitation at Omaha for the day and since March 1, 1803: Normal temper: upe. i AR Deticieney for the d. 40 Doficionty since March 1 e 962 rmal precipitation s 244 inch fency for the du L 04 Inch Deficiency since Murcl: 1 L0687 inches Keporus from Other Stations at 8 p, m, -] E 7] 27| K| Y BS | ER | is sramions. | ¥ | 84| Eo =8| g% & | BE | 33 | & |:8|&% [de] uR | 98 242 al Clear i Cluir Part cloudy Snow Chica ( 8t Loulw... . ar 8t Faul.... 0000 Cloudy Davenpor A Gloudy! Kannay Oty Clear. Deny | Rain Salt Lake Cliy.. | Rain Kapid City 3 Stow Helens. visl Snow Blumarck . | L 8t Vincent. Gal GE B HUNT, L Cold Wave Comiug. The following telegram was received from Wasuiugton, D. C., by the local weather bureau office Holst cold wave warning full from Ofteen to twenty deg: day uight. o1 perature will s by Wodues- HARRINGTON. I WEDNESDAY, \'OVRM RFR 29, 1393, [CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Tke Hatcall Drops His Furity Orusade to Fight for Qorpordtibh Iuterests. — NEW GAS LEAKS FROM AN OLD METER Further Discussion of a'Fan Franchise Aseall Critiolses the Caurts — Several Ve the Mayor—Routine Business Toansacted. i 1. 8. Hascall, “the laboriig man's candi and his followers in the council, scored another victory at the meeting of that body - fast night for the Omaha Gas Manufacturing company walk away, however, and advoitly the entive responsibility of the combine on the judiciary Mr. Hascall worked the racket that the court that had issued the vestraining order They did not have shoved action of the had committed the greatest of tricker the entire proceedings and that the combine was free from jobbery and as white s the driv the pa All of some of n snow. The fight was a lively one and liamentarians were in their element the members wade speeches, and them indulged in seyeral. The trouble was started by the city clerk return ing the veto of the mayor with an endorse ment that the papers were handed him at 8:15, after the council had adjourned. Mr. Hascall objected to the papers being received and was supported by Mr. Wi Mr. Howell said that there was 1o objuc tion to receiving the pavers and placing them on file. He wtended to su the veto of the mayor, but would 1o member to vote upon the question until the injunction was dissolved s not_in to receive the papers, where a member objected, unless the council voted thut the same be cousidered. Mr. Munro raised the soint knew what the pavers conti should be reaa for information Natural gas was turned loose minutes. 1t was Mr. Hascall, man's candidate.” Ile not be received, as the prevented it He talked against time, and aid that “Judge Maynard in his palmiest ays in New York was never gty of such ickery that of the court enjoining the council from passing the ordinance over the veto of the mayor,” Mr. Priuce said that the minute the papers were received they became subject to logis- lative action and the courts had enjoined the council from enacting legislation on the sub- ject contained in the papers. Discussed the Injunctl that no one ted and they for a few “the laboring- aid the paver couid charter provisions Piace your order early for your Holiday Attire | You will have another Our $2 Breeches! 500 need being No Perfect TVt Acurate Style Liasy Prices B20 and (WiE Mail Samples. The Original and Genuine OROESTES|RE) SAUCE Mr. Howell believed that the papers could | Imparts the most deliclons taste and zest t3 legally and should be reccived by the coun- TRACT SOUPS, cil. He inquired of the city attorney whether | of a LETTER from with an injunction standing over the council | & MEDICAL GEN- GRAVIES, the papers” could not ve received und placed | TLEMAN at Mad- on the table until the injunetion was dis- | Ta% 10 his brother FISH, vosed of. N O RURS IRy HOT & COLD Mr. Connell said that the charter pre- | o9 180 py vented the message being received, while | LEA & PERRINS MLEATS, the order of the court prevented the veto | that thejr sauce i being acted upon except in one mauner. Ho | Mgy edteemed in thought the council was in a dilemma and | 10dia andisin my was in dafzer of violating either an exy provision of the charter or order of 3 unders said that hie did not belicve it proper to receive the papers owing to the injunction, as he did not desire to place him- solf in contempt by voling upon any consid- ition of the samie. Mr. [lsasser inquired of M he would vote to receive the p the injunction was dighosed of. Mr. Saun- ders replied that his action would depend upon the circumstances. Mr. Elsasser insisted that the papers should be reccived and action taken as soon as the courts had passed uvon the motion for a permanent injunction, Mr. Munro said that the couneil wes pur- suing a peculiar course. I'he members did not know what wus contajped in tie papers and could not act intelligeatly until the papers had been read for information, Provision of tho Charter, Mr. Wheelerread the provision of the char ter covering the question of votes. e said the opponents of the franchise had left one end of the bug open. They had enjoined the mayor and council from doing a thing, but had omitted the city clerk, whose duty was to certify the measurcs becoming luw, when the mayor had not sentin a veto. He asserted that the mayor had neglected to place a velo in the hands of the council previous to adjournment und consequently it M ofthe Saunders if upers after \(r’\'\ wa rprised that any member icil would profess beliel that the mensure wasa law and he knew that no court would sanction sueh procedure had characterized the course of the gas o dinance. He said that the mayor's veto was in the hands of his secrevary and ready for vresentation previou to the adjournment of the zouncil. Mr. Steel assertea that the councit hud nov metat the regular hour and that the clock was too fust. President Bechel replied that the council was called to order at 8103 o'clock, tho time being shown by the clock, He said that the intimation that he had tampered with the clock was falsc Mr. Steel denied that he had ever in- timated that the president had tampered with the clock and had only asserted thut the timepiece was too fast, Mr. Purker came to the reseue and said the clock showed the same hour us his time- piece on vhe night in question. The call of the roll was then ordered. Mr. Edwards explained his vote by saying that he believed 1n one department’ of goy- ernment respecting another. For that rea- son he thought the papers should not be re ceived until the injunction had been pass ed upon. ' Mr sser arose to Oxpl The president thought M n his vote, lsusser hud talked enough and the gentleman from the Second contented himself with casting his vote, Mr. Jacobsen said that according to the opinion that it was wrong Lo vote one wa, and it was wrong to vote the othe Conse quently he would vote touot receive the paper The vote was proceeded with and resulted as follows: Yeas—Elsusser, Howell, Munro, Steel- Nays—Buack, Bruner, Edwards, Hascall, Jacobsen, McLearie, Parker, Prince, Saunders, Specht, Thomas, Wheeler, Bechel 13, Later & communication from the mayor was received calling attention to his veto of the gas ordinance on November 21, As quickly as the communication was reat Mr. Steel moved that it be received and placed on file. ‘The president said thay if there was no objection such action would be taken Mr. Steel then moved that the veto of the mayor be taken up. - Mr. Hascall objecte nd moved that, the communication, pre viously ordered fifed, be vejected, His mo- tion was put and prevailed. Here the council got badly mixed, and Mr, teel's motion to file the mayor's communica- tion went glimmering under a ruliug of th chair. Another motion by, Mr, Steel was not put to & vote. At tho time the mayor veloed the gas ordinance he ulso’vetoed u resolution upon another subject. Mr. Steel's motion vas Lo take up that ‘resolution, and after s spirited fight the regulay order of business vis proceeded with upor motion of Mr, Has- call. Several Vetoes by the Mayor, Mayor Bemis vetoed the ordinance cre ating vaving_ districy 575, and the same was sustained. Also a résaluiion to relay the pavement in block 151, ynd_pay for the same from the general fund. The veto was not sustuined. A veto of a resolution ordering the grading of Ninth street, from Bancroft to Barker's subdivision, v also sustamed Other vetoes were disposed of as follows Ovdering water hydrants on Thirty-third strect, south of Burt: on Fifieonth. south of Willinms, and repealing ordinance No. 8,025, oL sustained. Ordering paving coutrac Iul’ 10 grade the sidewalk space on each side of Half Howard from Twenty-sixth to Twenty- eighth street; sustained. e mayor uppolnted J. 5. Miller to act as city prosecutor during the absence of Mr. Coctiran. The appointment was confirmed ——— We could not improve the quality if we paid double the price. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Bulve is the best save that experience can produce, or that money can buy. the | opinton. the most palatable, s well as the most whole. RAREBITS, some sauce (hat 1s made,” &c. Beware of Imitat ons; see that you get Lea & Perring Lea Xy Sll‘nn(ureonr\ervImlllcnl\hrurh,!nulund enuln' JOEHN DUNCAN’S SONS, FEW X AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA Assoclited rities I resent an ntertalnment at Bauer's—Gossip. Alarge and select audience assembled at the Associated Charities entertainment at Buuer's hall last night. The principle ob- J yable jeet of the entertainment was to the better class of citizens interested in the work of charity, and judgiug from appear- The detail Walker, ances this was fully” accomplishod. meeting was a_success in_every Owing to+he sickness of Mayor Judge Fowler presided. ‘The fivst number was asong by the Presbyterian quartet. composed of Miss Glasgow, Miss Griest, J C. Carley snd James Smith. The iudi- vidual members of this quartet ave re- cognized as being among the best singers in the city and their efforts last evening were heartily gppreeiated. Next came a recitation by Dr. L. A, Merrviam of Omaha, entitled *Natureys Voices.” The doctor well rearned the. heirty applause he yeceived. Rev. It. L. Wheeler sent his re- grets and following his place on tne pro- gram was o musical turn by K. M. Bonuell. The gentleman played on” the xylophone, autoharp and baujo. On cach iustrument he showed clearly that he was master of them, and when he had Jfinished alled wis back. Mr. Bonneil is an excellent all around musician. Dr. J. W. Bell talked entertamingly on the subject of chavity for ten minutes, and was by Rev. M. Adam, who spoke in German, Jim Smith sang a solo 50 well U e was encored. Rev. C. N. Dawson dressed the audience in u very interesting mauner for fifteen minutes, Prof. O. Bein- dorff of Omaha, who also hus a lurge class of pupils in this eity, rendered a very difficult se- lection on the piano,whicn was well veceived He was heartily encored and gave a second selection, M. Beindorff recently roturned from Germany, where ho spent four years under the leading professors of Leipsic. Rev. H. J. McDevitt, us o member of the committee, gave an intelligent outline of whit the society proposed to do, and spoke cloquently in favor of perfect organization to look ufter the unfortunate ones who might need ussistance v the hands of the many who have plenty. Mr. Bonnell sang “Lam Thy Sentinel splendidly, und for an encore’ gave “Down by Daddy's Mill,” Mr. Bouuell was certainly a favorite with the audience. Mr. John Rush of Omaha wold of the good the Associated Charities had done in Omuha and encouraged those who had started in the good work to bush ahead. Although Rev. J. I, 1oss came well down on the program his remarks were closely fol lowed and his suggestions fogical. ‘The pro o e with & song by tho Presbylorian quartet, and the ;:vm-ml impression was that the entertainment was a pleasant onc throughout. “The committec in_ charge of the wor now take hold in carnest and ory the winter, followed will anize for Magie Clhiy Gossip, H. D, Canuon is on the sick list. Scarlet fever is reported in the £, C. Smith of Albright, The pupils of the Fourth ward school gave au entertainment last night that was well attended and a suceess throughout, family of ——— FELL TO HIS FATE. Charles A. Folss, n Suloon Keeper, Death of th Charles I Meota Court House Stairs, s slipped and fell on the court house steps shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning, sustaining wjuries from which he died within half an hour. He had been waiting around the building for some time -and was Just leaving the structure when the fatal accident oe- curred, He had gone down but three or four steps of the upper flight on the Farnam street side of the ouildiug, when he was seen to plunge headlong. His head came in contact with the sharp edge of one of the lower steps, and he was rendered un- couscious. Court Bailiff Gireve and soveral others saw the fall and hurried to the us- sistance of the unfortunate man, who was bleeding freely when they veached his side. A feurful out and bruise over the right eye from which brain matter was oozing showed ihat the skull was fractured, and in addition to this, the uose was broken and o deep cut’ was also found on the lower - lip. Health Commissioner Somers was summoned from his oftice in the city hall, ana the patrol wagon was called, but the doctor announced as soou as he arrived l’ants! HS.O00 particular about the proper We're headquarters for Trousers! l-nrc threé of the reasons why we make so many B25.00—Irom Kerseys—Neltons— $7.0 name Overcoats to Thanksgiving! Chrismas! New Year good cause for genuine | m—T II/\NI\S( [VIN G if you have us put the measure line on you for one of our | BllgiI]L‘SS SUitS—"~ order—well made and trimmed-—at %(2()00 LU $25.00 and §30.00 grades arc equal to the best carments made. Pantaloons! Trousers $8.00 save from $§2 to §3 on ‘em O Order. jeavers—Irieze—Chinchillas—ete, Where can You do so well? 4 wo/Z TAI LOR 207 south 15th street, Karbach block, COUNCIL BLUF¥S STEAM DYE WORKS A1l kindsof Dyelng and Cleanln: done In 1ho hizhest style of the art. Falel ani statned tabrics made 1o lool as gool us new. Work promptiy done an1 deliverel in ull purts of the country. Seal for price list. C. A. MACHAN, Propristor, Broadway, near western depot. Telephone 22, Nort) AT THESUUTWIGK BALING PRESS. Bales tight; draft light. Capacity; Construction; Durability—all the Bl Now i the time to buy a hay press SANDWICH MANF'G. A CARD, Owing to the stringency of the times, 1 have reduced my regular ot charges 10 cash patients to e ALLEN, M. Eyo and I | and K that the man could not recover. The unco scious form was pluced on the patr streteherand taken to the Presbyterian hos- The South any the World. Machine at a 10-Tons-a-De Our Warranty Goes with Ick Baling Press is a 2-horse, ful’ largest fecd opening of llllluu‘u— ing, Double-Stroke Press i 2-Tons-a-Day ch irclemachine. has th EST. 609 machines sold in the last 90 days. CO.. COUNCIL BLUFF3 | Retreat FOR THIER n- ol ’ pital, where the ‘man died withm twenty N\ minutes. Coroner Maul wi take charge C of the remuins and removed the body-to the morgue. Feiss was a saloon keeper who resided on South Thirteenth street Tt was erroneously stated yesterday that W. H. McKenzio wis the’ vietim of the ident. M. Mclenzie is alive and well —_——— DIED WITH HE& CHILDREN. Mother and Three Little Ones Perlsh in Big Ol City Fire. O, Ciry, Pa., Nov, 23,—One of destructive fires that have for muny years started thi Shield's restaurant the visited Oil Ci mos morning n Hugh building, and the whole " st high location and splendid view, make It a wost pleasing retrout for the nfilioted. A staf® perienced nurses minlster to the comforts of the patients, Ly Speolal care given to ludy pas TERMS MODESRATE. block between Center and Sycamore, Elm and Railroad streets, was soon | Forparticulars apply to reduced to ruins. There were four distinet buildings in the block, namely: The SISTER SUPERIDR Braun & Schweiger, the Shield, the Buffalo ) House aud the Griffith block. Al werestwo- ‘. § story frame buildings and the lower floors ank Steast - - - Counsll BIATs, h\“- were occupied by various stores, markets and suloons. The money 1oss is estimuted at upward of £100,000 without insurance, nRu The horriblo and deplorable feature of the fire is the loss of human life. Shortly | OF the Liguor Mabit Fositively Cured after the flam it was veported that Mrs. Shields and th of her children had pevishod. Mrs, § had been got under control, hields by admin; rine s Golden oan bo given in a oup of to wihonn bo given in a ¢ 1 ottiof Larmle Gr tea, or in food, R knowledgo of o pationt. 1t 14 telun and Wil Sffeot & poriaront nd speedy i tn churge of the Sistors of Mercy. This renowned Institution Is situnted on the bigh blufls back of and overlooking the elty of Council Bluffs, Tho spicious grounds, its of eminent physiciuns and 20 CcOrps 0f px~ tients, was seon on the sidewalk-with her babe in | cire’ whether tho patient ja a Do urms shortly after tho alarm was | 8 aleholichereck ¥t has betrglvanin tne sounded. Tv is supposed she mi the | lowed. it Never Falls Theuystem onoe fmproghatod other ehildren aud rushod back into the | Fiththe Speoife it becomen an utter tmposelbility building to find them and was overcome the dense smoke. ‘There Were Several narrow escapes, one two persons having 1o jump from the uppe windows, but all are accounted for but M Shields and children Up to 1 0'c Shields re sovered, Scores of have b men work all day searching for the bodies of the missing ones, but the neat that it is feared that they pletely inciacrated. Those lives aro: MRS HUGH SHTELD! FANNIE SHIELDS. aged 14 yi CHARLES SHTELDS, uged 6yeurs, MYRTLE SHIELDS, god 9 nionths The losses will foot up ovor §),00. insurance of §47,000. ‘It is unknown. Forty covery of the fire the block was a 1 glowing ruins. was s0 ha inten & tonignt the hodies of Mrs and her three children had not been 2 been com- who lost the! with origin of the fire minutes after the dis s of by GOLDEN SPE Inn; 3 o™ Kuhn & Co, Drugzists, 15th and Doulus Sta, Omuhu, Neb, or 3 5 OR. MCGREW 1s the only SPECIALIET WO TREATS AL, PRIVATE DISEASES and DEBILITIES of MEN ONLY, Women Excluded, 18 yenrs Clreul re I4thand F Onana, New at 50 ir —y Special Notices: A e Charged with Burglury, James . Smith was arrested yesterday afternoon on the charge of burglarizing J Gard office at & of #30 worth of clothing a Young Mothers ] We Offer You a Remedy uma Insures Bafety vo Mother and Chiid, * MOTHER'S FRIEND " Tobs Confinement of ita #ain, Horror and Bisk, After nstngonebottleof ¢ ’ :J.fl.okv'v m'}“mu-p.&n.u ER"".’.I.L'. b that Tese " atforw 3 TR G lox, Tamar Mo% Yan. b, uwis o 2 e press, chargos prepaid. 1pt of price,$130 baf boria Ktk ed Mitheis meitea o BRADFILLD REGULATOR :;o., ATLANTA, GA, BOLD DY ALL DRUGGISTS 200 South Twelfth street few duys ago. I COUNSIL BLYFF complete id dotng & Kood, orwelling. Addre in go town sons 8, $22.00 por OWA FARMS 570 4 v acren, $3200; 300 aored, $15.00; 410 “wares, $25.00; B0 acras. $27.0). s, fruld farany and gardsn laal n Paiten. U kuow that Day & Hoss have sous argatns i rultand gavden land near “A BSTRACTS aud loans Fa bought wnd sold. Pusey 11 @ ity propar & Thomas, Counsl Bl SARBAGE renoved, cosspools. vaults. chi unoy Jcleaned. Ed Burks, av Taylor's grocery, i) Tiroadway 002 RENT A 4-room house. Inquire of . &% Lavin, 218 South 18t stre ]um SALEOR TRADE A fine brick centrally located, 1o Councll Bluffs. J. B. Rice, furnished or TRQOMS tarent et unfurnished, No. 213 Willow ay OR_RENT ~Two ulccly 8. 74l wircet., furnisled rooms, 118