Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 5, 1894, Page 8

8 VAN ETTEN'S CONTEMPT CASE He and Oomrades Called to Answer for Un- professional Conduot, SOME LIVELY SPARRING BEFORE A JUDGE One of the Acoused Attorneys Queations the Compotenoy of Judge Ambrose and Is Forcibly Sat Upon—The Tracy-Sackett Election Contest. The caseof the state against Julius S. Cooley, Theodore Gallagher and David L Van Etten, charged with contempt and booked for trialin Judge Ambrose's court yes terday, possessed all of the drawing qualities of an adhesive plaster. As soon as the doors of the court room were thrown open Iawyers and common people filed in and in a short space of time standing room was at a premium Upon the calling of the case Van Etten emptivd a basket of legal documents and books upon the table and at once proceeded to inform the court that ho could prove that there was no contempt in the securing of the aMdavits which were the cause of all the troublo. Judge Ambrose heaved a sigh as he thought of the time which would be con- sumed in reading through the twenty or thirty volumes of legal authorities, but hid ing his dismay behind a forced smile he signaled the expounder of the doctrines of Blackstone to go on with the killing Deutes Court's Jurisdicth Van Etten did not need a second invita- tion and immediately he commenced to read Foran hour he read what the old English authors had to say regarding contempt, and then suddenly and without any warning he threw the book upon the table, struck a tragedian’s attitude and in a hoarse stage whisper hissed through his teeth: *‘There is no contempt about this matter, and what is more, it is a matter over which this court has no_jursidiction.’ Straightening himself up of six feet the attorney pointed a long bonv finger at the Jjudge and whispered: “You have no right " to sit here and pass upon the merits of this case. In the action which is made the basis of this prosecution you were once the attorney for Kmma Van Etten and Jater on you were the assignee of Houg- land.” Answering in a quiet manner Judge Am- brose respouded: *That is & matter of record and the books are the best evi- dence.” Van Etten did not think so and at once he Jaunched out and made the statement that the afidavits were not secured for the pur- pose of delaying or obstructing the business of the court. He claimed that he was busy in his office and that he had no knowledge of what Cooley and _Gullagher ware doing. He knew that they had the blank afidavits, but did not think that it wus a crime for men to fix the value of property which was the subject of the controversy. Sat Down on Thrice. The judge suggested that these were mat- ters which would be settled when the case was heard upon its merits. This caused Van Etten to switch and he offered a plea in abatement. *1v's overruled,” promptly responded the court. “I'll demurrer to the information,” came from Van Etten, as he again jumped to his feet. *The mformation does not set forth facts sufticient to justify a cause of action which is punishable.” “That's overruled,” again responded the court. “I demand & jury then,” exclaimed the veteran lawyer, but_bofore the words had hardly left his mouth, Judge Ambrose added, “that's overruled, t00.” “Well, then, we'll all plead not guilty,” answered Van Ktten as ho sank back into his chair, with the appearance of a4 man who had seen and conquered, “You can do that and no person will ob- Ject,” responded tho judge with a smile, Turning to Assistant County Attorney Stabaugh, Judge Ambrose saia: *This whole affair is now in the- hands of the county attoruey and I shall expect him to do his duty in conducting this examination.” Mr. Slabaugh replied that the case would receive prompt attention and would be ready for trial whenever tho court ready. Having disposed of this feature, Judge Amborose devoted some time to Mr, Van Ettenand in lecturing him he said, “Itis clear in my mind that if the facts as stated are born out by the testimony to be adduced on the witness stand, never inmy thirty years of practice have I seen so flagrant an abuse of the privileges, nor such a bold at- tempt to obstruct the business of the court. “If it appears at the examination that you advised the securing of these affdavits, you may rest assured that thero will bo another case in court.” This aroused the ireof Van Etten and again Jamping into the arena he ventured the opinion that the court was not competent 10 sit at the hearing, as he had already pre- judged the case and was projudiced. “How can I help it, when I am called upon to witness such a plan to obstruct justice and defeat the object of the law?” answered the judge. “1 object to a decision now,” continued Van Etten, “and I want to say that when a man swears to the truth I shall always maintain that I have a right to use his afil- davit in a court.” “I'hat1s a question which we will discuss at some other time,” added the court and then the case went over until this morning. [ to the height Story Told by Garvin, . C. Garvin, one of the real estate men who was approached by Gallagher, tells the following story: IHe says that Gallagher came into his offico and asked him if he was tamiliar with the values of property on Har ney street, between Twenty and Twenty- fourt Garvin replied that he was and then tho afidavit was handed him to sign, Gullagher telling him that he wanted tho document. to use in fixing the value, as it was possible that the market house was to be located up in that part of the city ana that the object was to gt a high appraisement in order to et a gzood price out of the city for the lots n question ‘This veal estate ma evidences of an_ Afri refused to lond him: County C1 The contest case of Charles A, Tracy against Fred J. Sackett will be called for trial in Judge Baxtor's court Saturday morn- ing, whero it will be fought to a finish. Tracy is the man who made the race for the oftico of county clark last fall, his name being upon the democratic and populist tick- ets, Howas beaten by Sackott, who was tho republican candidato, ~Aftor the count. ing of the votes, unotwithstanding the fact that Sackett had a good worlking majority, Tracy couceived the idea that some of his votes wero not_counted in nnroper manner and at once instituted o contest. Next Monday morning Judge Baxtor will bogin heaving such cases as have been for triul during the January term, . -— Tho Advertisin O1 Hood's Sarsaparilla is always within tho bounds of reason because it is true; it always appeals to the sober, common senso of thinking people because it is true; and it 18 always fully substantiated by ondorse- monts which, in the financial world, woutd be accoptad without o moment's hesitation n thought that he saw n in the woodpile and olf to the schemo, Contest. ills, constipation, headache, indi Hood's pills cure bilfousness, jaundice, gestiot liver sick Bread, 2¢ loaf Attend the muslin undervwear sale of The Morse Dry Goods Co's, — Civil Service Kxaomimatio The regular semi-annual examination for the grades of clerk and carrier in tho Omaha postofice wiil be held in the postoftics build ing on Tuosday, February 0, 1893 Applica. tlous will be accepted up to the hour of clos. {ng business on Wednosday, January 17, aud none will be sccepted after that date. Appli- ©auts canuol be examined for carvier if un der 21 orover 40 yoars of age, or for any other position if under 18 years of age. The civil servico commission takes this opportu. nity of ssating that the examinations are open to all reputable citizens who may desire 10 enter the postal service, without regard to their political affiliations. ' All such citizens, whethier democrats or _republicans, or neither, are invited to apply. They shall be examined, @raded and certified with entiro impartiality and wholly without regard to their political views, or to any consideration except as to their efficiency as shown by the les thiey obtain in tho examination, or application blanks. full vinstructions and information relative to the duties and salaries of the different positions apply at the postoffico to the secretary of the board, s ificmion Cure indigestion and billousness with DeWitt's Little Early Riser: HAVDEN BROS, For All Day F 30 pounds New sugar $1.00, 35 pounds No. 3 C sugar $1.00, 40 pounds No. 5 B sugar $1.00, Soda crackers per pound fe. iday. Orleans granulated Oyster crackers per pound fe. California r California dried grapes per pound 3ic. Country butter 124c. ODDS AND END The first of every year we take the odds and ends from dinner sets, tea sets, toilet sets and open stock patterns, put them on counters and sell them at any price from Ze per article up. A FEW OTHER BARGAT Gold band cups, saucers and plates, 13c. China plates, i Kitehen lamps, Towel rollors, Wooden pails, se. ubs, 25e, e, 45e each. Wash boards, Te Wringers, 8125, 6 dozen elothespins toilet sots, § Grdnite cups and saucers, 2 per pair. HAYDEN BROS. ins per pound 5e. ymplete, 230, Legal Notice of Corporate Indebtedness. The E. M. Hulso Co. hereby gives notice that the amount of all existing debts of said corporation on the 3d day of January, 1894, is $161.81, Attest: M. HULSE, President. . M. Hulse, John'J. Anderson, A. E. Hulse, Directors. ————— CHATS IN THE CORRIDOR. “Ihave resigned from the Commercial club and so have others for the same reason,” said M. J. Dowling yesterday. “Iam a friend of Jack Gallizan's and there is but little douot in my mind that the insur- ance contingent of tne club will follow out tho lines drawn for an attempt to have Gal- ligan removed. While no ofiicial action nas been taken by the club as yet, there are several membvers, who arc insurance ngents, that are working diligently for this purpose named. They ‘roast’ Galligan upon every possiblo occasion ac the club and elsewhere, until it has become nauseating to the friends of the fire chief. Several resignations wece sent in at the last meeting of the executive committee of the Commercial club. More will follow, and [ would not be surprised to sec the mem! bership greatly decimated if the club al- lows1tself to bo used as a catspaw. Our resignations sent in the other day was ouly anadvance guard. “Thope that the bountyon beet sugar produgtion will not be removed by the new tariff bill,” said an enthusiastic advocate of the beet sugar factory project yesterday. “It would be a violation of solemn obligations t& industrial development and would strike doswn what will become one of the greatest benefits to both capital and labor in this . It would also jeopardize American commercial interests in Cuba and if the Walson bill passes [ would not be sur- prised to see Louisiana go republican at tho next elect1on. “‘When you touch a m causes him to forget political preferences. Ihope that the sugar beet factory project will be successfully consummated in Omaha, I would like to kuoow why Chairman Benson doesn’t call another meeting of the citizens' committee and push matters while public in- terest is uroused instead of allowing it to drifvinto apathy. Committecmen or their agents should be hustiing among the farm- ers of Douglas and Sarpy counties right now, getting contracts or encouraging them to devote acreage Lo sugar beet cultivation. [ believe that Count Lubienski is thoroughly in earnest and if he returns to Omaha in a few months and finds that nothing haa been done by the citizens he will in all probability be disgusted and locate his factory else- where.”" 's poclethook 1t “Actors neverlose their pride or self-respect no matter to what depths of destitution they are reduced,” remarked J. Duke Murray, who handles the managerial ribbons for Milton Nobles. “It is a well known fact that never before in the history of the pro- fession has there beon such an overwhelm- ing array of theatrical people at liberty as exists_just now, particularly in the east. New York is full of them. So is Chicago, and I frequently meet stranded actors in smaller towns on the cireuit, who have been dropped and couldn’v get out of the town be- causo it was 100 cold to count railroad ties, and because these creatures were dead broke in o strange community. Yot it is a fact that when stranded actors apply for an engagement thoy invariably expect salaries on & boom basis and refuse to sign for any less. For instance an_actor wio. formerly received $100 per week will not go on the boards un- less he is ‘promised the same amount. T'h want good parts, too, and hate anything in the ‘supe’ classification. Actors out of a job can fill up on pride if they cannov fill up’on victuals, 1t is the general rule. “There 0t 80 many stage struck peo- plo_ nowadays,” continued the manager, with o suppressed smile. *‘Young ladies and young men a few years ago almost har- rassed managers to death in the wild frenzy to appear before the footlights, but the stage has become largely a second degree for people who gain notoriety elsewherc For instance, Corbett knocks out ulli van and is at once varaded avo the country with a theatvical troup. woman shocks society with a recitat 'Ostler Joe, and such notoriety that it creates public curiosity to see her, She goes on tho stage, and thus the stage practically becomes a ‘curiosity shop’ to a large extent ars’ of this character, how or, are me teoric in populavity. They go up like a sky rocket and come down with equal swiftness. As a rule notoricty people are failures as actors and actresses. This fad, too, deteri. orates the stage, Managers make a little money on such veuturcs, but generally the ‘star’ gets such a large salary that lie is sur- rounded by a comparatively poor support, and thus, from a theatrical standpoin?, the play is a faliuve.” James Findlay of Pine Ridge Agency, S. D., who hias been at the Paxton for several days, wears a diamond ring of such colossal dimensions that it is the cynosureof all eyes. Mr Findlay says tha the ring, which is o §3,000 “spark ' was presented to h by Colonel Cody and Major Burke seve John Heartz of Denver, sident of the International Bricklayers ion, is atthe Brunswick. Mr. Heartz is oncof the most promincnt labor leaders in the west, and is particularly endeared to the hearts of Colo- rado wage earners. He wears a handsome gold medal presonted to hum by the members of the organization with which he is promi. nently identified. Thomas O'Day, secretrry of the union, ompanies President Heartz on his present trip to Omaha, which is made in fabor interests, Pills that cure sick headache: Lattle Early Risers, DeWitv's o Bread, 2¢ toaf ut Haydep's. THE SCHEME OF A BANK ROBBER Gots a Young Postoffics Olerk Into Trouble but He Himself Escapes, HIS WELL LAID PLANS FRUSTRATED ang Signor of Lexin scapo from a Sentonce in the ¥ A Postmaster Indioted for Robe blug the Government, In the federal court yesterday Judge Dundy heard a number of motions, after which the case of Roy C. Signor, the 16- year-old son of tho postmistress at Lexing- ton, Neb., came up before the petit jury. This youth was indicted for grand larceny and destruction of the mails, a package of newspapers. The verdict was acquittal on the first count and guilty on the second. On account of the boy's age and his hitherto un- tainted character, and the fact that his father isa helpless cripple, the judge, after delivering a fatherly lectureto the young man, levied a nominal fine, which he paid and was released, There is an interesting story connected with the case, which furnishes a salutary lesson to young men on the head of cheosing associates. Young Signor became ac- quainted with one Willard Irye, who worked ona ranch somewhere in Dawson county, and who is what in police circles is known as ‘pretty smooth people.” Ad- joiniug the postofiice at Lexington and in the same building is the Dawson County National bank. Scheme to Rob the Bank. Frye was not long in ascertaining that young Signor carried a key to the postofiice, and, without informing his young companion of the enormity of his schiome, he resolved to rob the bank. He laid his plans well and succeeded 1 carrying them out to the extent of inducing Signor to admit him to the post- ofice. From here he found easy access into tho bauk, but was unable togain an entrance into the vault. In his efforts he destroyed a bundle of newspapers, which the able lawyer asserted were of no particular value unléss they were Omana Bees. He climbed to tho tov of the vault and made an effort to burn his way into the interior, but of course failed, and the robbery was abandoned. The next morning investigation into the affairs of tho postoftice developed the fact that the said bundle of newspapers had been destroyed and that about $100 in stamps and currency were missing from the exchequer. While the ingenious Frye was at work en- deavoring to crack the vault, young Signor was ot in the building, Frye had sent him off on some errand. When' he returned he smelled the fumes of the burnt paper, but the thicf in some way allayed his fears and they left and locked up the building. Frye is still at large. ‘This case wound up the November term and the jury was discharged. SAVED THE SITE, Nobraska Postmaster Indicted for Steal- ing All bat the Real Estate, The United States grand jury reported yesterday si indictments, all against offenders of the government's postal laws. One of these bills is against one of Presi- dent Cleveland’s recent appointments, a democratic postmaster. He was appointed about five months ago and began to steal from the first day of his administratien, and up to date he has managed to *'cop” out something in the ueighborhood of $700. He has never made arveport, and on the inspec- tor taking charge of his office he found about $40 in money and furniture on hand. Itis reckoned that at the rate this thoroughbred democratic office holder has been trot- ting, long before the end of his term he would have gotten away with not only the postoftice itself, but the building in which it islocated and the lot upon which it stands. Who he is or where he comes from, as yet has not becn developed. Among the indict- ments are one or two others that are yet to furnish an interesting story when the trial comes. . P o — DeWitt's Little Early Risers. safe pills, best pill: Save money by buying your muslin underwear now. Special sale at Tho Morse Dry Goods Co's. e PASSINGoOF THE OLD GUARD, Small pills New County Officlals Take Charge and O1d Ones Go Walking. Indications of joy,as well us indications of sorrow, wero visible in many of the ofices in the county building yesterday morning, simply for the reason it was the time fixed by 1aw for the passing of two sets of officials. It was the time fixed by law for ringing out theold and ringing in the new, and as a natural result at_an early hour an army of newly elected officials, together with their clerks, climbed the long stone steps and took possessionof the offices, while another army of old ofticials, with their army of clerks, packed thewr persoual belongings, climbed down the same steps and went out into the cold and cruel world to hunt for other places of employment. At the sheriff’s office John Drexel was: on hand with the coming up of the sun and in a remarkably short space of time he had checked up books, blanks and documents with John Lewis, aftor which the prisonocrs and the county jail were turned over to his keeping. In the sheriff's ofiice all the old deputies and clerks took a walk, after which Sherift Drexel installea the following partics in their places: Chief deputy, Houry Grebe; under deputies, J. C. Carroll, Henry Rosenz- woig, William Olmsted and John J. Mahoney, allof whom at once went to work, taking up their respective duties in o manner that might have conveyed the idea thut they were all born and rearea in the ofice Over at the county jail Shoriff Drexel came within one of making a clean sweep. There he installed Joo Miller as chief jailor with John Brandt as assistant, retaining G. Ernest as turnkey Down on the main floor, and in the ofice of the register of deeds, sevoral of the old clerks were left to tell the tale, for Peter C. Elsasser, the new man_av the wheel, re- tained \V. F. Webber, W. T. Reed, W. C. Megeath and Frank Mahoney. All the lady’ copyists, however, were foréed to go, whilo David Shanahan and W. H. Scroggin were the new faces at the vacant desks, In this oftice George F. Elsasser will be chief deputy, taking tho position vacated by Mel Horne ‘Phers was no unusual stir in the office of the county judge, but at an early hour Judgzo' Irving F. Baxtor strolled into the ofiice and gitting down in the chair,recently occu- pled by J. W. Eller found it to be a perfect fit, after which he named H. W. Morrow as head clevk, Harry Kuott as cashior, and William Shields as clork of the marriage record, C. K. \Winters and Miss Emma Powers of the old force wero retained, while Miss Mary C. Haley and Mrs. Woods were appointed to fili the two vacancies. Down in tho basement J. I House dropped into the chair of the county sur vyeyor, the one which which was vacated by ©Doc’ Smith. The sage of *Dox Box” took tho affair us u matter of every day occur ence and smiled while he reeled off some poetry which he had written for the oc sion. In this oftice all of the old men were retained i S Sweet breath, swe stomach, sweet tem- pert Then use DeWitt'sLittle Early Risers AR Plenty of buyers are crowding to the great muslin underwear sale at The Morse Dry Goods Co's. - - Drexel hotel, 16th and Webster. 1 blk from M. P. & Elk. depot. Nat Brown, prop. LIPS Transmiss sslppl Congres Mayor Bemis has received a communl tion from Secretary Julian Sonntag, of the Transmississippl congress, asking tho ap- OMAHA DAILY BBE: pointment of munieipal delegates from the city of Omahn téithe sixth sessson of the congress, that is 2o be held at San Fran cisco, beginning®abruary 13 and continuing four davs, Everyvity is entitled to & dele- gate for each 580posulation or fractional part thoreof, ‘and Omaha will therefore come in for thirky delogates as appointees of the mayor. PR Little pills for great ilis: rly Risers. DoWitt'sLittle —_——— World's fair souvenir eoins of 1803 for sale at Chase & Bddy's. 1518 Farnam st., Omaha. —————— The Morse Dry Goods Co. are holding their annual sale of muslin underwear at special pric aiiiaste APPEALED T0 THE DELEGATE. Romoval of Father McCarthy from the Cnthedral Taken Into Court. Rev. P. . McCarthy, formerly pastor of St. Philomena’s cathedral, returned to this city Wednesday, for the purpose of visiting his old friends. On his departure from On last July, Father McCarthy obtained a leave of ab- sence from the diocese for three months, which leave he subsequently rencwed for one year. Ho visited his parents at his old home in Newark, N. J., and was given a mission in the vieinity, where he remained three months. Last fall he came west and obtained a station Larimore, N. D., under Bishop Spaulding, The removal of Father McCarthy from the cathedral on the 4th of last July pro- voked considerable discussion at the time, and much regret was expressed by members of the parish. The cause assigned by Bishop Scannell for the removal was the “inability of Father McCarthy to live harmonious| with his assistants.” Father Me( denied this charge and claimed th assistants were at fault and that his com- plaints preceding the removal were ignored by the bishop. Under the rules of the Balumore council the cathedral parish is the parish of the bishop, and he may re- its pastor at any time, for or without If there be no grave cause for re- the bishop is requircd to pro parish of equal promiuence est, There must be no humilia- tion. Fatber McCarthy claims that the aner of his removal was unjust and hu- belittling and scandalizing his priest. He says he was ro- wwthe time and subsequently offered to submit the disputed points to the ecclesiastical court of the diocese and abide by the decision, but the offer wasnot heeded by the bishop. For these reasons Father McCarthy has appealed to Mgr. tolli, the pupal delegate. It will probably be some time before the case 1s reached. Father McCarthy is confident that some degree of reparation will be made him, and assurances to that effect have been received from the delegate. Father McCarthy's future plans and movements depend on the outcome of the appeal. fuscd a hearing i Salvation Oil, the people's liniment, is guaranteed the best. 1t will cure you. iy Bread, 2¢ toaf at Hayden's, L el PROTECTING THE STREETS. Reforms Instituted in the Matter of Open- ing tho Streets by Plumbers. The ordinance passed by the council De- cember 20, and approved by the mayor, will materially change the permit system, and that of plumbing inspection as well. Here- after all permits for opening streets, drain- laying and mzking sewer, water or gas con- nections will be issued from the office of the Board of Public Works. Under the old sys- tem this was done by the plumbing 1mspector and sewer commissiouer. All fees will be paid to the city treasurer, and the permit will be issued on presentation of the receipt at the office of the Board of Public Works. The ordinance also requires the sewer commissioner to attend to all inspection work outside the property line, while the plumbing inspector will 100k after that in- side the line. Before any sidewalks can be constructed a permit will have to be ob- tained from the office of the board, stating the place, width and general description of the work to be done. ““Another change shat is made is to forbid the cutting of the curb for carriage entrances to private grounds without a permit, while it is likewise made unlawful forany one to set out or plant any trees along the public streets outsido the property line without a permit from the board. The matter of fill- ing up a portion of the streets and gutters with building material also comes in for reg- ulation, that being taken out ot the hands of the building inspection department and placed with the board. Any violation of the ordinance 15 liable to a fine jot exceeding $100 or_imprisonment in the unty jail not exceeding thirty days. e Minor Polico Matters., Jack McNamara stole an overcoat some days ago and was fined $40 and costs by the volice judge. Andrew Elving, who assaulted Charles Nelson a few days ago, was fined §20 and costs in police court yesterda. Sneak thieves stole two overcoats yestor- day belonging to workmen employed on the building going up next the old Farnam Street theater. Tillie Seburg, 111 North Seventeenth street, reported to tho police yesterduy that sneak thieves stole 30 worth of jewelry from her house Wednesday night. ‘Wednesday night Ed Dorsey gotdrunk and raised a disturbance in a house of ill-fame and wasarrested, The court thought that a fine of $7.50 would be about the right thing. In police court yesterday the judge fined James Patterson § and costs for stealing a sack of coal from some B. & M. cars. Pat- terson has been sick all winter and 1s unable to work. He said he stole the coal to keep from fre The man's wife was in court and substantiated her husband’s statements, She said the county had helped them a little, but not much. Oficers sent her to Rescue hali for temporacy aid. Current Topie Club, Lasy week the regular meeting of the Current Topic club was postponed on account of the press of other matters during the holiaays. This weeis, however, the meetings will bo resumed and continue regularly from this time on. Dr. Daryea has returned and will preside as usual this evening. Major Halford will, of course, be there, pro- vided with a two weeks grist of news. I'ho regular subject for discussion is *“Ought the Present 10 Per Ceut Tax on State Bank Civculation to Be Repealed. The meetings are free and evory one is coraially invited to be present and take part in the general discussion following the reg- ular argument, e Commerecil Club Ticket, The following independent ticket has been placed in the field, for executive commit- teemen of the Gommercial clubto be voted upon next Wednesda F. H. Davis, Cheis Hartman, W. A. Page, C. H. Foster, Dudioy Smith, Thomas Kil’ patrick, Robert S. Wilcox, O. K. Scofield, Frank Wilcox. E. E. Bruce, George H Boggs, Charles ‘A. Coo, W. E. Peuse, A. Hospe, jr., . Martin, M. Andréesen, G Ambrose, A. J. Vierling, H. S. Newcomb, ¢ C. Ggorge, Thomas A. Creigh, C. O. Lo- beck, W, T ferro, William Hayden, and I C. Ayers, Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair, "PRIGE'S et The only Pure Cream of Tartar 'RIDAY, JANUARY U, ,_18)1. ASKING FOR LOWER TARIFF | Workers-of the Weed Go After the Senate With a Rush, CIGAR MAKERS PETITION THE SENATE Evil EfTects of the Migh Duties Out In Detail—Froposed Wilson Red Not Satisfy They Suy. ction Doow Them — What WasHINGTON, Jan, 4,—The senate 18 being flooded with printed petitions from cigar makers throughout the country asking for a uniform rate of duty of 85 cents on un- stemmed leaf tobacco, 'They roprosent that the duty as provided by the McKinley act increased the cost of manufacturing cigars to such an extent as to wipe out the murgin of profit to the manufacturer. To raise the price of cigars proved imposeivle as the nickel and dime cigars which ure smoked by the masses could not be advanced to 6 and 11 cents, respectivel, I'he impossibility, theretore, of increasing the cost of cizars to the consumer compelled the manufacturer to cutdown the wages of cigar makers and to furnish an inferior quality to the public, this being, they claim, the only way in which the manufacturer could make up for the increased of duty. Furthermore, as the larger increased rate of duty requires so much moro capital, which is outof the reach of tne bulk of manufacturers, it cannot, they say, but pave the way for comeentrating their industry in the hands of o few and of creating u won- opoly of it by driving all of the smaller and middle class manufucturers out of business. Hence the outspoxen advocacy of a very few of the largest manufacturers for the éxces sive rate. ‘The Sumatra leaf has becomoe a necessity of the entire cig rate of duty, therefore, that tends to dimin- ish the consumption of the Sumatra leaf must necessarily aiso reduce the revenue from it to the government “The reduction of the Mciinley rate to #1 per pound, as provided in the Wilson tarift bill, does not satisfy them, as it will neither yield the necessary relief to the manufac- turers nor the expected revenue to the eov- ernment. A duty of &l per pound on leaf to bacco is equivalent, they say, to a protection of about 900 per cent on the cost of produc- ing the highest grade of cigar leaf i this country, which is about 12 cents per pound, and the domestic leaf has an additio natural protection of several per cent wor in the fact that the average price of the for- eign leaf suitable for wrapers is not less than 81 per pound in the forcign market where it is bought for American consump- tion. he petitions, with all others on the que tion of tariff, go to the committee on finance, where presumably they will receive atten- tion when the Wilson bill is taken up. ety ity COUNTY COMMIS2IONERS. Irey Furnishes a Boud Which 1s Approved— 01d Board Quits Business. The last 1eoting of the retiring members of the Board of County Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, with Messrs. Paddock and Van Camp absent. At 2 o'clock tho board was called to order, with G. R. Williams and John Jeakins par ticipating in the deliberations, they having qualified and their bonds having been ap- | proved by tha old board at a formes meeting. The regular busincss having been dis- posed of and the official bond of H. B. Irey, treasurer-elect, not having been presented, the board took a recess until 4 o'clock. When the hour for reconvening rolled around the bond was presented, the sureties on the same qualifying in the following amounts: Edward Ainscow. Charles O. Lobe John 1. Fred M W. W, 1001000 | 100,000 30,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 50,000 30,000 | Iy Hruno T Ered Sel W. L. MeCague ... George B. Tzschuck.. Total.. The clerk ha s e a7 010008 g read the bond, the names | of the sureties and the amounts for which they had qualified, the roll was callod an all of the members voted in favor of ap- proval. Notwithstanding the fact that a remon strance against the approval of the bond of Dan C. Dailey, constable-clect of McArdle vrecinct, had been filed, the bond was ap. proved. 'In this case the county attornoy held that if the bond was satisfactory it must be approved. The men who signed the remonstrance claimed that Dailey was not a resident of the precinet, but the attorney gave it as h opnion that that was a question to be deter mined by legal proceedings. The desk was cleared of all the business in sight. The old board went out of existence by adjourning without a date. SR S Put Them in Tears. Twoestimable women ot the First Christian church have for some time been ambitious to serve upon the board of deacons and Continental Clothing House. A fortunate 2 chase of a bankrupt stock of good scasona-| 50 007 All new, this season’s makz, and you will get twice as good a pair of pantaloons at this sale as you can get outside the Continental. pur- ble pantaloons in every size and color makes this sale possible and saves nearly as much to you as the pants cost We won't guarantee to sell them to you for more than a day. Our advice is to come Saturday. Continental Clothing House. POSSIBILITIES IN RUBBER. Fuel Gas Ditche Platte River Canal Arctics, Chicory Mill Waders, Mammoth Shoe Factory Clogs International Hotel Footholds, igating Rubber Boots, cago & Great Western Overs, Hlin, Central Snow Excluders, Nebraska Central Strap Sandals, J. V. Farwell & Co. Mackintoshes, Duluth & Omaha Lumberman Overs, Boots, Omaha Douglas County Beet Sugar Rubbers, Farnam Street Union Depot Sandals, Elegant Omaha Driving Park Slickers, rnment Supply Depot Army Arctics, ants Felt Boots, German Sox, Etc. at Union Tannery Leather Soled Boots, Seymour Park Electric Line Rubber Coats, Marshall Field & Co. Watered Silk Rubbers, Great Compr ed Air Power Storm Rubbers, elders, Their cherished hopes were shat- tered Wednesday evening at a conferenco held at the church, when the subject was discussed. The masculine members di couraged the 1dea in a manner that brought tears to the eyes of the champions of woman's rights. A deaf ear was turned to the request to have tho gentler sex repre- sented on the board and masculinity will continue to enjoy & monopoly 1n the adminis tration of the business affairs of the church. ™ I LTY MARKET, INSTRUMENTS placed on record January 4, 1504 WARRANTY DEEDS IR Hendrixand wito to Il F Cady, lots 11 and 12, block 2, Capitol Hill add Edward Howland ind. wifo to H A Hough et al, undiv; lot b, Coburn’s subdiv. . 1,200 Reuben Allen and wife to R O MeGraw, lot 7, block S, Omuha, 9,260 RO McGraw and husbund to Allen, sume, ... ... A I Cidy and wite'to 8 M Tiendrix, lots 1 and 2, block B, McCormick's 70,000 alyn 10,000 add 16,000 Anna Wille nnd husbind to Fred Metz, §r 183 foet lot 5, block 2, subdiv of J1 Redic s add 65,000 ist Frahm 1,600 650 616 1,600 and 'wife 'to ‘Honry Frahm, lot 20, block 8, Druid Dl Rasmus Kasmussen to' Charles An- dresc lot 4 veries' suodiy 3 and wifte to C A Gilbert, 5 feet lot b, block 8, Melrose Hill J C Yetzer to Mary Yetzer, 5-6 of lot 9, block 24, Walnut il B A R Dufrene and wife to F 1 Thomas, lots 1 and 2, block 20, uiul’Hlx :\ll.‘\‘.’ feet adjoiuing south ond of said lots in West End, and lots 14 to 17, Shiloh . Charles Peterson wnd wi beth Dufrene, lot 1, block ard il 6,458 to Liii7u- 1, Orch- 200 QUIT CLAIM DEEDS. John Schunemin to Altman & Co,, 20, 0'Brien's udd DEEDS, Alfred Pizey, specinl master, Goodrich, lot 28, Drexel & M's G_ A Nentett, sheriff, to Merrimuc River Suvings bank, 44x132 feet in nw ne 9-16-18 lot to 08 I Total amount of transfers. Bakin Powde?: Powder.—No Ammonia; No Alum, Used in Millions of Homes—a0 Years the Standard: | Dr. Searies & Searlss, Meyer extra quality, 20; New Jersey, 20 and 12; Amazon 20 and 12 and 12, Excelsiors 45, straight-—Send for lists, ZACHARY T. LINDSEY, OMAHA. “HE.THAT WORKS EA SUCCESSFULLY.” SILY, WORKS CLEAN HOUSE WITH SAPOL.1IO SR SPECIALISTS Nervous Private and Special Diseass. 17 ) YT CouaniEation Fe We gare Cataveh, ALl Di onvosof th> ono. Lhront, Jiost Stomnoh, Live fo0d, Siin wnd Kidney Divassos Fo: ale 'Wonlnpyios, Lost Mauhoad B\t ioturc, tTydraosie, Verignnals, Lto PILES, PISTUCA AND RE L Urncuers curel without painoF datontion from businoss St 3 Our work is finer than everr We always have the latest = in back grounds and acces- sories. Take advantage of your leisure time and have a negative taken of yourself, to please your relatives and friends, CURE 4 HIGH-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY. 818, 316, 37 8. 161 St, 0m Take Elevator. e . stalr vay No Notice is hor ating of the sto Unlon Depot conpiny - of the Unfon Dapot BAILEY, LEADING DENTIST | FHIL G W__. MAKLES W BRI Teeln A FULL SET ON RUBBER 3500 business thist iy meeting. Ol J.G S Teeth extractod painlessly 1o u NEW TEETH SAME DAY, Palaloss Fill in g ——Now Bridge anl Crown work, finest and best at lowest brices Al Work warr.nted Paxton Blk., 16th and Farnam Sta. Eutrance ou 16Lh 3¢, Telophoue 10898 ckholders, on that the an cholders of the Ol Wil bo held at the ofii Compuny, at the el - Pacliic Rullway o i o the ¢ to St 118 South 13th St by OMAHANKS Ouiabis Union Depot ¢ ooy D194201 st Unfon Land compiny given thit the sunual tie lolders of the Union L election of live directors TOSS 18 1Ly properly ( will be held it the o M, Thursto’, B, Pt D, Gt et g Monday, the 5th day of Junuary, 1804, o'clock a. w. - Bostom, December 10, 1895 * ALex MiLLAR, Scerotiry, 0194204 Kholders' Mont Not ting o 15 heroby. the stock-, pany for the > h other busl= the meetiny raing. Proooss,