Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 16, 1894, Page 2

O AHOW OMAHA DAILY BE ACE. \ Houa asok: G R s N THE UNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1894. ON EART [ | y—> /fi(zz;' 0/’})’{}//‘ S}z()r;, Free 7{07577'74’7;'); Girl Customer this week. <—K —Wy—> A pair of Doll Shoes Free to every Girl Customer this week. <K 98 Table is Shoe bar; it It will hold them until you buy them. O8c MISSES' Late style spring heels YOUTHS' AND BOYS' LACE SHOES THAT HAVE COST YOU $l. . MEN'S SLIPPI OPERA AND AND GOAT. Christmas prices on Shoes are always lower Than at any other season of the year. Girl Customers get Doil Shoes Frec with each Purchass, BABIES — Don't forget the Babies— Probably the most elegant line of Baby Christmas Shoes ever shown—we show— Girl Cuslom -rs get Doll Shoes Free with each Purchase, Youknow where the store is? No?— Ask your neighbor— He knows— Men's Slippers—- O8c | A special lot of boys’ shoes for Christmas trade— What's useful is nice— Does son need a pair? Girl Customers get Doll Sho:s Free with each Purchase. 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GET THE SHE It’s the price we make on quality that fills our store. OR ¥ RVES THEM. OUR PLEASURE, TO SHOW YOU SHOF DES I3 with price. free. week must be accompanied cost of mailing as well as We can’t afford to send SEE THE BROW NIES PLAY BALL """ IN OUR WINDOW. SIZES 2% TO 5. KID DANCING PUMPS. 8 Y BK FOR $3 THIS W COST US 'MOST DOUBLE... Girl Customers ge! Dol Shoes Free wilh each Purchase, mother of the pugillst, when he was carried into the house, predicted that he would never recover, while hiy young wife grew hysterical in her agony. They sat by the side of the unconscious man and wept and prayed as only women can. His eyes had looked on them for the last time and he never opened his lips. Between 2 and 7 o'clock this morning faith- ful ‘watchers stood by the dying pugilist's side hoping that his eyes would give some sign of consclousness, Medical science racked its brain in search of a remedy, however vio- lent, that would quicken the pulse and set the brain to working. At 3 o'clock Dr. Fin- ney thought Bowen had improved and at that hour he did not think that the fight would have a fatal termination. In reply to a re- quest from the chief of police, Dr. Finney sent a certificate saying that Bowen was better. It was a message of relief to Lavigne and Duffy and the seconds, who had been ar- rested when Bowen's condition first became alarming and who were prayerfully awaiting to hear that the unconscious pugilist had come back to life. “OH, ANDY, SAY SOMETHING The doctor remained with Bowen to the end. His wife also stood by his bedside. Just as the hands of the clock were creeping round to 7 Mrs. Bowen leaned over the bed and said, “Oh, Andy, say something to me,"” and her ears were strained to catch the word. Andy shivered and groaned, his frame 8hook and then . without ever having come back to consciousness after Lavigne had Inded ho breathed his last and the record of & tragedy was written. As s500n as Howen died a handkerchief was tled gently about his face and a message Wwas sent to the police station by the nearest telephone, notitying the oficers of the death of the pugilist. The police station officials sent word to the coroner. The news of his death spread with great rapldity. Crowds immediately began to congregate about tho Bowen home, and the newspaper men and friends of the dead pugilist, with his rela- tives, wore permitted to view tne remains. The dead man showed signs of the rough treatment that he had received. Those who saw tho fight said that it was not so much the blow which Lavigne had struck upon the jaw, but the concussion produced by his fall ‘upon the flooring of the ring. Bowen's body lay on fts back when a reporter saw it early todey, nnd whatever wound there was on the back of the head was not visible. Aho lips were swollen snd there was a tinge of purple about him, and his rather large face seemed somewhat larger than usual, although there was no strong sign of paln upon it. The featurcs were natural and the mouth partly open. The news of Bowon's death was made known to Lavigne and his party shortly after it had heen eomumunicated by telephone the central station. Lavigne had been ar- rested, with his party, and had stept little, expecting every moment to get news from the bedside of the wounded pugilist. Lav- igne was terribly shocked when he heard | the new ed bis profound xym- pathy 1 wife, In answer to a question ko satd that he did not feel that he had leen the dircct eauso of the death of the pugilist. In other words, the blow which he delivered on the jaw of the dead man had not beer sufliciently forceful to have carried with it fatal consequences. e sald he belleved (hat when Bowen fell that his head had struck the pine flooring, and that the concussion had heen caused. Ho was not only serry fer Dowen's death, hut Le was in much apprehension as to what would become of himself i connection with the fight, and low iong it was likely that Ye would be kept in prison. Frionds as- sured him that he would prohably Lave no difficuity in obtaining his release after the | usual formalities of the law had been com- plied with, and that he need not fear for fack of friends and influence to help him out of his unfortunate dilemma. clock Lavigne and his party were told to prepare themselves (o be faken to the Third preciuct station. FLOOR WAS UNDADDED. The Timnes-Democrat says: “The blow ‘which sent Dowen dowrn Was mot one of ex- traordinary force, but it was delivered at vory short rangs, and 4 was &0 weak as to Be alle 1o make no resistance. Palling “directly over backward, tha back of Lis head struck the uapadded Hoor of Lue stage upon which they bad betn Bghting with such | hig earli | predilecti tremendous force ‘that it sounded as if the floor had been heavily hit with the poll of an ax. When Hall and Fitzsimimons fought in this ‘same arena the floor was covered with padding, over which a sheet of canvas had been tightly stretched. Last night, for some unexplained reason, this ‘padding had been removed, and the cansus had been stretched over the bare boards of the stage. Had the stage been in this condition when Fitzsim- mons knocked Hall out there appears to be little doubt that Hall would have been fatally injured, and with sich a circumstance fresh in their memory. It appears almost unac- countable that the managers of the club should have taken such a serious risk as that to be incurred by permitting men to fight on an unpadded floor. The doctors who were in attendance upon Bowen last night said that it was not the blow that had done the mischief, but the striking of his head upon the floor which had produced concussion of the brain.” DETAILS OF THE FATAL ROUND. When the men faced each other for the eighteenth round it was apparent that the end of the fight was near. Bowen had re- celved so many hard right-handers over the heart that he was weaksned and groggy when he left his corner. He was game, how- ever, and walked mechanically toward his strong young adversary. Lavigne opened With a feft jab on the n:ck, and though the blow was not a particularly hard one, it brought a look of anguish to the face of the thoroughly-beaten little man, His mouth was partially open, while his eyes wore a wild, frightened look. His cheeks were bruised and swollen and his lips were cut. A’cut over the left eye was the only color on his face. His breath was coming in quick gasps, and after breathing a moment | he would catch his breath. But he was game and would not flinch from the shower | his | of blows dealt at him, and although strength was gone he ftried brayely to fight back every time the visitor was close enough. Lavigne knew he could dodge the blows thus attempted, 5o he l:t them land harm- lessly on him, He was landing on the local man at will. Bofen was staggered to the ropes by an onslaught of his powerful foe. While there in a helpless condition and try- to clinch, Lavigne planted his left over tho heart and crossing savagely with his right | lagded a terrible blow on Jaw, his head struck the floor heavily, walked to his corn ten seconds, the poiut of the r, while Duffy waited the Bowen was. picked up limp and to all appearances lifeless by his handlers and carried to Lis dressing room. Captain Frank Willlams of the Auditorium was very downcast over the accident. When | asked If it would ot interfere with tonight's affair he sald that it certalnly would. He said the c'ub did not intend to violate any | law and unth the unfortunate business of last night’s encounter was fully Investigated, would go no further with glove cont: When asked about future events, he said he thought it jooked very dark for pugilistic events in this state hercafter. RECORD OF THE DEAD PUGILIST, Andy Bowen was born in this city in ruary, 1865, There were no incidents of spe- clal importance in his early life, but from yoiuth he had always shown a ) for athletic sports, Including base ball and sparring, and it was his ambition to become a fghter of note, He began his career as A pugilist when he was but 16 years old. Among thoso he has defeated are: Mike Murphy, John Wilsop, Frank Per- der, James Boyle, Jimmis Oliver in Chicago in nine rounds, Norton of Chicago in two rounds, Charlie Wilson in three rounds, Tommy Ryan (light welght) In threc rounds, Charlie Johnson In thirty-nine rounds, draw; Billy Myer, twenty-elght rounds, and a second decision on a foul. Beaten by Jimmie Car- roll, by Austin Gibbons, defeated Jos Fielden, a draw with Jack Burke in 108 rounds, de- feated Jack Everhard in eighty rounds, Stan- ton Abbott a ten-round draw. His last en- counter resulted in a twenty-five round draw with Jimmy Carroll. SAGINAW, Mich., Dee. 15.~The unews of Bowen's death is the principal topic of conversation here. Willlam Lavigne, brother of Qeorge, has received the following mes- sage: “Dear Brosher: 1 aw in a little trouble. Don't worry. Fix mother all right. Things will come out all right. 'BROTHER GEORGE." Lavigne has always won 2‘ E 04 Bowen fell back like a felled tree, and | Lavigne | W?_f;;ive it to them: ch Purchase, failed to send his mother the greater part of his winnings. CORBETT SAYS IT WILL HURT PUGILISM Makes Mim Moro Anxious to Got Out of the Prize Fighters' Class. DALLAS, Tex., Dec. 15.—James J. Cor- bett, who Is in this city, was asked his opinion of the killing of Bowen in the New Orleans prize fight, He said: “I'm sorry to hear it. I read the account of the fight in the morning's papers, but had not heard of his death, and was hoping the worst fears were unfounded. As to the I do not know what kind of a one ne used, but Al must have been a terrible one. ' It will hurt pugillsm, and makes me more eager than ever to get out of the business.’ “Do you not believe the ‘refined’ so-called glove contests of recent years under Queens- vury rules as compared with the old time London ring rules with bare knuckles on the turf is subjected to doubt in light of the numerous fatalities and serious injurfes that have taken place?” “No; I do not. The many fatalities that have taken place of late cannot, I believe, be ascribed to the style of fighting, but. to the men who use it. ‘In these days fighters train more, are in better condition and in every respect more skillful and scientific than they were in the days when the Lon- don prize ring rules were in vogue. One reason why so many more accldents attend boxing in these days fs that the boxers pick | out vital spots on which to strike a man, | and with added skill are able to reach their | alm more often. The boxers of the day are more sclentific than those of fofmer days, | and to this alone may be charged most of | the recent accidents. The contests under | Londcn prize ring rules were far more | brutal than those fought under Queensbury rules. London rules permit a man to throw his antagonist and then jump on him after he is down. No: I don't believe there can be any comparison between the two methods of fighting.” NA, 0., Dec. 15.—John L. Sullivan at the Market' Squarc theater, company appears tonight. He s that the blow on the jaw of Bowen ould not have resulted in_death, but the fall, striking on the back of the head with such force, caused concussion of the brain, and death ‘must have resulted from the fall. The death of Con Riordan and Bowen fol- 1owing cach other so soon will, he believes, have a t ency to stop boxing contests, ) time the effects will wear off, and these ontests will be resumed. Sullivin has been decply concerned for Jack Dempsey during the day, and was very anxious that he should win, BOSTON, Dec. 15.—Regarding the death of Pugilist Bowen, Joe Lewls, the former | backer of Lavigné, ‘sald to an Associated press reporter this’ morning: “Howen was punished 5 to 1 in his fight with Burke, but | was all right the next day. He was chopped to pleces by Lavigne after the first two rounds, but I feel that an autopsy will prove ‘that death resulted from some or- {rouble and not from injuries received | at_George's hands. o ‘The general opinion of Boston sports is | that this death will stop all finish contests. | "LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 15.—Bob Fitzsim- | mons, when ‘séen tonight and asked his pinion of the Lavigne-Bowen bout, said: “I have nothing to say further than I re- gard the affair as very siad and unfortunate. I don't believe Lavigne killed Bowen. His | death was caused by his head violently striking the pine floor of the ring “WIll' the termination of this fight affect mill with Corbett?” was asked. t in the least. The adverse public opinion will die out after a time, and every- thing will go on as heretofore." n shown Corbett's statement that he was disgusted with the business and wanted to_retire, Fitz replied laconically: iWell, e may have a chance after 1 meet him, Another Match for Conners. SPRINGFIELD, Iil, Dec. 15.—Johany Con- nors,. the bantam welght pugilist, whose match with Jimmy Barry of Chicago is off, todway received a telegram from the sport- | ing-editor of the New York Police Gazette | stating he had a 100-pound unknown ready to meet Connors for a good sum. Connors will accept the match Threo Kounds Settied Gibson PEORIA, I, Dec. 15.-Late last night Jack Ryan of Ironwood, Mich., and Charles Gibson of Dunlap, this county, fought to a finlsh, three miles from here. Gibson was knocked out in the third round. It was & l;&: :hhl. and witnessed by more than 30 diports. . Cornell Sports Are Manly, ITHICA, N. Y., Dec. 15.—President Schu- man was interviewed evening by an Assoclated press reportér Customers get Doll Shoes Free with each Purchase. MEN'S SLIPPERS— CLEAN 1515-&517 Douglas St. LEATHER FOR SENSI. LOOKING—FOR. $1.00 HEAR THE We are always busy. Givl Customers get Doll Shoes Free with each Purchase. CHRISTMAS BELL RING IN OUR WINDOW. A1 was not troubled with the ovils of | quota of free seeds, amounting to one-third which the public is now complafning.. games are ‘under the control of an athletic assoclation, except”that members of the team must’ get permiSsion” from the facuity to be out of town. . For the season just closed no complaints of any kind, public or private, have been. made against Cornell players. Indeed, so far as foot ball is con- cerned, the pubifc outery seems to be due to the unfortunate Springfield meeting. All WILL $ET HAVE A YACHT RACE. Dunraven Says He Is Willing to Do Any- thing in Keason to Get One. LONDON, Dec. 15.—An interview with Lord Dunraven, which the Field publishes, repeats in substance what his lordship had previously said to the representative of the Assoclated press. To the Fleld Lord Dun- raven said: “I have read that they are anxious for a race. If so there will be a race. But they have made the position difficult by raising exactly the same point which put an end fo the match with the first Valkyrie. Now it certainly never occurred to me that the terms of the 1892 challenge were generally understood to be unsatisfactory. Nobody ever sald 80 when I was In New York in 1893, when we discussed the chances of future races, and if any difficulty was felt In the matter it is to be regretted that those who felt it did noy begin to clear it away at an earlier date. A race is a certainty, if the commit- tee will agree to rac: under any circum- stances and clear up the difficuities later with the Royal Yacht squadron. The race may be for the America's cup, if It be so setiled between the two clubs, or for some- thing else. 1 made in the case of the first Valkyrie, and which the New York Yacht club refused. It is_their turn to make it now. No formal meeting of the officers of the Royal Yacht squadron has yet been declded upon, In- spite of the announcement to the contrary. Lord Dunraven has conferred with Mr. Richard Grant, secretary of the Royal Yacht squadron, ‘and with several other members of the squadron, but until he sees the prince of Wales no action on behalf of the Royal Yacht squadron will be taken, The prince of Wales today presided at a meeting of the officials of the Duchy of Cornwall and will go to Windsor this afternoon, NEW YORK, Dec. 15,—The following ca- ram from London was pasted on the bulletin board at the New York Yacht club | house this afternoon: “December 15.—Canfield, Yacht Club, New York: Cablegram to ' Dunraven, ' 10th, brought before flag officers. ~Matter must be submitted to club; If challenge accepted now and representative wins squadron will not demand” cup falling satisfactory agree- ment as to receipt. Pleass cable: » “GRANT.” Mr. Canfield Imméfiately cabled in reply that there would be’ a meeting of the cup committee on Mohday next at noon to con- sider the matter: hort Horses Wil at New Orleuns. NEW ORLEANS, ' Dec. 15.—About 8,000 people were present ‘at the races today to witness the Traction handicap. The track was fast, weather ‘cloudy and pleasant, Summariés: First race, (even) won, Black Jack (20 to 1) third. ‘ Second race, six furlong: ank Gayle (8 to 1) won, Beskie B. Nichols (7 to 1) sec- ond, Kingeraft (3 to 1) third, Time: 1:15%. Third race, six brook (9 to 1) wen, Panway (10 to 1) second, Bob Holman (10%6 1) third. Time: 1: Fourth race, Traction handicap, $1,000 guaranteed to. winnér, for all agés, mile and a sixteenths' Clementine (9 10 2) won, Melody (15 to 2) second, Wahatchle (2 to 1) third. " Time: 1:8. ¢ Witin race, ohetmiler Bankrupt (5 to 1) cond, Footrun- seven” furlongs: Metropole Black Satin (100 to 1) second, Tim won, Uncle Frank (4 to 1) s ner (8 to 5) third. Time Some More Hoad Records. CHICAGO, Dee. 15.—The following road records haye been allowed by the Century Road Club of America: C. D, Comstock, twenty-five miles, 1:14:21, May I|'r|::l,"?u:‘:‘lflef.l2'll’:‘l:fi, August 15, 1894; California ‘state record, Pittshurg, 243 3, August 24 and 25, 1884, G G. Wallin, Buffalo to miles, 14 G. (i, Waliln, Erle to Pittsburg, 145 miles, 13:11:30, August 24 and 25, 1884, J. R. Dunlop, 100 miles, 6:03, October 1, 1894; Maryland state record. A 'G. Harding, St. Louis to De Soto, forty-seven miles, 3:05 November 16, 150, A G. Harding, St. Louis to De Soto and back, ninety-four miles, 8:03, August 16, 1894; course record. Morton Send Seeds o Drouth Sufferers. WASBHINGTON, Dec. 15.~8ecretary Mor- igh mfi'ewnmned this year (2 devote v‘row e:‘qpim’ T§ey This is substantially the offer | nd & half furlongs: Long- | of the whole, to the farmers in those west- ern states that have suffered so severely through last'ssason’s drouth. In this action the secretary follows the precedent he estab- lished last year in distributing to _the suf- ferers by the great storms and floods on the Carolina coast the greater portion of the seed sent out directly by him. BAY DISTRICT TRACK'S BAD PLACE. Two More Falis in the Spot Where Winners ‘Went Down on ¥riday. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15.—There was another chapter of accidents at the track today. In the first race Jake Johnson, rid- den by Chevalier, was winning when he fell near the wire, the same as yesterday. Chevalier was not hurt. Balgowan was started for the first time here and broke down. In the socond race Queen of Scots, ridden by Kddle Jones, fell in the same place as Jake Johnson. ‘The horse rolled on Jones and broke the boy's leg. Favorites Won the last three races. Summaries: First rage, six furlongs, selling: Major Ban, 105, Hinrichs (31 to 1), won; Steadfast, 105, R. Tsom (10 to 1), second; Charlie T, 112, Covington (26 to 1), third. Time: 1:23t. Nipper, Balgowan and Jake Johnson also ran. Seccnd race, five furlongs, selling: How- ard, 102, Coady (4 to 1), Won; Morven, 94, Hinrichs (5 to 2), second; Kitty L, 84, Coch- ran (4 to 1), third. Time: 1:08 Jack Allen, Dick ‘O'Malley, Primanda, White Cloud and Queen of Scots also ran. Third race, mile and a furlong: Senator Irby, 113, Carr (8 to 5), won; Charmion, 105, Lloyd (7 to 1), second; Lovedale, 109, 'Sul: livan @ to 1), 'third. Time: 2:08%. Gilead and Polaski also ran, Fourth race, mile and a half, steeple- chase: Floodmore, 137, Almark (even), won; Ingot, 132, McInerny '@ to 1), second; Jim Norvél, 137, McCollough (4 to 1), third. Time: 3:36%. " Argenta and Bli Kendig also_ran. Fifth race, five furlongs, selling: Condee, 106, Carr 3 to 2), won; Goldbug, 111, Coffey (2 to 1), second; Lawyer, 99, Hifirlchs (15 to 1), third. Time: 109%. Hal Fisher, Sweet Alice and Aby P also ran. Yollce Stopped the Fight, CINCINNATI, Dec. 15.—Tommy Hogan of Pittsburg defeated Bob Lally of Cincinnati in nine rounds here tonight. Both were lightweights. The fight was very hot. In the elghth round Lally was weak, Hogan forced the fighting and knocked Laily down. In the ninth round, just as Hogan was to adminster the knockout blow, the police interfered. OMce for the Presids ommended, WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.—In his recent an- nual report Colonel N. J. Wilson, in charge of public buildings and grounds, expresses an earnest hope that congress will give speedy attention to the matter of providing suitable offices for the president outside of the executive mansion, Nonpariel Ready to Fights NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15.—Tommy Ryan will leave in the morning for Chicago. Dempsey, hearing that Ryan said it was a good thing for him that the fight did not come off, hunted up Ryan and offered to fight in 'private with bare knuckles, but Ryan declined, Many Have Made the Walk. CHICAGO, Dec. 15.—Henry Schmeyl, Chi- cago's champlon long distance pedestrian, is about to undertake to walk from New Orleans to Chicago In twenty-five consecu- tive days on a wager of $1,000, —— . COMMISSIONERS WILL NOT PAY, Alloged Violatlon of Coatract In Paving Center Streot Road Southwes E. D. Van Court & Co., the contractors who are macadamizing the Center street southwest road, will have to do their work according to the strict letter of their con- tract or suffer a very material scaling down of their estimates. The company has had pending an estimate entitling it to $5,520 for the part of the work already comploted The commissloners directed County Surveyor House to measure the work included in the estimate. He did so and reported that the work had not been doue according to con- tract, the depth of rockway falling short of the terms of the contract from an lnch to an inch and a halt. The county attorney ad- vised the board that it would be justified in withholding a part of the money due Van Court & Co. until they bad made the road g6 cording to specification. - Accordingly '?. ouded that. 20 o cont of the estimate, or 31,104, bo withheld until the ‘contractors had fuily complied with their contract. Judge™Stenberg objected to the report, and when the Vote was taken he offered a written explanation‘of his vote In the negative. His explanatioh’ wa “I do not believe that this boan should allow any estimates for paving on the Center stroet road when said paving is found short in the measurement, as reported to the board by the county surveyor, especially If the con- tractors conzider such pavement completed. I yote n This - explanation, especially the implica- tion that the contractors looked upon the paving as completed, brought Mr. Jenkins to his feet. He wanted to ask if anybody had had any communication from the contractors In which the latter claimed that the work was complete according to specifications. Ohairman Stenberg declined. to answer the question, but Mr. Williams read an ‘“‘unofi- clal” letter from Van Court agreeing that it the board would pay the full amount of the estimate the company would not hold itself absolved fromi liability to the county. Chairman Stenberg then stated that Van Court had informed him that the paving had been completed according to contract, the report of the county surveyor to the contrary notwithstanding. This closed the discussion and the report was adopted, Chairman Stenberg alone voting in the negative. At its regular meeting yesterday afternoon the Board of County Commissioners authorized and directed County Judge Baxter to at once institute such proceedings as in his judg- ment may be desmed necessary to recover trom his predecessor, Judge Eller, all money collected and retained by the latter in his official capacity. The action of the board was taken in accordance with a resolution oftered at the last meeting by Commissioner Jenkins, Acconipanying the resolution was a_communication from Judge Baxter, In which the latter stated that the opinion of the county attorney had been given without a personal examination of the records of the office. Judge Baxter urged immediate action. The committee on finance, to which the reso- lutions were referred, objected to the employ- ment of special counsel to push the legal proceedings against Judge Eller. The work was entrusted to the county attorney. The committea on charities was authorized to send for persons and papers necessary for the complete investigation of the charges that the county coal yards had been sending out short weight. The suspended claim of C. J. Ernest for $123 for the care of Ruth Wright ‘Trotter Douglas County Ernest was referred back to the committee on charities for further con- sideration, —_— Chautsagus College. The managers of the Chautauqua college lecture course announce an address tomor- row evening at the First Methodist Epis- copal church by Mr. . Rosewater, editor of The Bee. The tople selected, by request, is “The Free Ports of Burops." — LOCAL BREVITIES, A. R. Dufrene has commenced a suit against M. P. O'Donnell for $84 on a note which is past due. Judge Keysor has overruled the petition for a rehearing in the case of Ann . Camp- bell vs M. J. McCaffrey, Mellon L. Matthews, son-in-law to Mr, J. P. Cure, died at his residence, 2611 Corby street, yosterday, after one weck's sickness. Tootle, Wheeler & Matten have begun suit against James N, Duke to recover $644.40, due for merchandise which had been sold to the | defendant. W. H. Osterman of Fonda, Ta., and Mary Andresen of Elkhorn, Neb., were united in marriago by County Judge Baxter yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Sinclair, 2211 Webster street, has re- celved a telegram from British Columbia, in- forming her of the death of her husband, Thomas Sinclair. Richard Mankin was yesterday ar- raigned before Judge Dundy for selling lquer at whelesale without a license. He entered 4 plea of not gullty, Charles Gareau was yesterday fined $1 and costs by Judge Dundy for selling a bottle of Nguor to a redskin, against the statutes In such Cases made and provided Fofty hogsbeads of caultfiower were re- @ited at the Omaha custom house yes- {wAdy, qgsigued to the Gedney Pickle company. “The consigament 15 from Amster- am. i Andrew Frank of Boyd county was yi terday fined $50 and costs for selling liquor at wholesale without the special lcense fm= posed by the government. The Standard Tinware Manufacturing company has commenced sult in the district court to recover $300 from H. Thayer f supplies furnished to the latter for building purposes. Bids will be recelved by the chalrman of the Board of Public Works up to December 31 for the construction of sidewalks during 1895, Proposals will also bo recelved for grading Thirty-third street from Dodge te Davenport streets, and Hickory street north of Twenty-sixth street. Encampment No. 121, Union Veteran Le- gion, will hold its last meeting this year Monday evening. At that meeting steps will De taken regarding a new headquarters for tho coming year and the final arrangements made for the complimentary entertainment to be given next Wednesday evening. Riley Bros. and Moise & Co. have begun suit In the district court to have a recefver appointed (o take charge of the Willlam For- rest saloon on Farnam stret. They allega in their petition that the persons who took charge of the place after Forrest left the city are trying to beat them out of the money aue them for cigars and liquors. Business in the bullding line fs beginning to show some indications of improvement ant permits have been fssucd for a number of small buildings. P. B. Halght has taker a permit for the erection of a two-story brick block at 2420 North Twenty-fourtl street, which will cost $4,000. Mrs. Mary Cotter will bulld a $1,000 dwelling at 241 Chicago street, and the T. J. 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