Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 24, 1895, Page 6

THE OMAIIA DAILY BEE: SUY, TEBRUARY 24, 1895. THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE. COUNCIL BLUFFS. NO. 12 PEARL STREET. OFFICE, Dellvered by earrier (o any part of the city, M. W. TILTON, Lessee, S—Due'ness office, No. 43; night MINOR MENTIONS. @Grand, Council Bluffs. B. F. Clark, prop. Mayrs Real Estate agency, Broadway. A marriage llcense was . issued yesterday to J. E. Webb, aged 24, and FEilzabeth Sehiferll, aged 24, both of Council Bluffs A meeting of Union avenue property own- ers Is to he hell tomorrow evening at the office of Day & Hess for the purpose of taking eoncerted action with reference fo an appeal from the declslon of the jury that assessed damages against the Terminal company. The Judges who examined the storles weitten in the competition for the Church Mirror have finished their task and thelr re- port Is expected in a few days. All the lite ary efforts are pronounced very creditable and the one which took first rank was espe- elally good. The lucky writer is a girl, but further than that no information out at prisent. A letter arrived at the Council Blufts post office yesterday addressed to Mrs. S. Sven gen, 3127 Fourth avenue, Council = Bluffs, from Bremen. Out of a mass of German literature that almost covered the envelope, the intelligence was received that it had been on board of the fll-fated Elbe, and that the stamp had been washed off by the waves of the salty Atlantic. Chief Scanlan was informed by the Omaha authorities yesterday that a large amount of harness had boen unearthed at a farm house about two miles from Sprivgfield, Neb,, along with L. Hughes' bug; It ‘1s all supposed to have been stolen, and its dis- “eovery offers a probable golution to the mys- tery of the numerous harness thefts that have occurred In this vicinity during the past few months. Clark Casselman, who is supposed to be a member of the gang that operated the fence, secured a continuance yesterday in Juslice Cook’s court until next Wednesday. Frank Wiemeyer, the bootlegger who was sent back from Clarinda, accompanicd by a note from the 4nsane hospital stating that he had been feigning insanity d y terday and was again locked up fin the county fail. When asked how he liked the hospital he replicd that he would rather spend 8Ix years there than one day in jail. Jailer Peterson sticks to the belief that Wiemeyer was insane when taken away, and quotes a neighbor named Bradley as saying that Wie- meyer lias never been considered of sound mind, but would run through the streets of his home towr yelling bloody murder and do other things of a like character. Now, however, he is apparently as sane as any one. When Claus Thompson, who keeps a saloon across Broadway from the Methodlst church, went home the other night one of his friends, who lives in the country and was suffering from the effects of a jag, craved permission to slecp In the saloon over night. As his friend was in no condition to be moved, Thompson generously allowed him to stay with the bartender, who sleeps in the saloon. During the night both the bartender and the guest felt the nced of just one more drink and they were clinking the glasses across the bar at a lively rate when Officer Martin, who patrols that beat, heard the moise. He wanted to get in, but they re- fused him admittance. He thereupon broke the door in with one of his No. 10 French kids. When le found out the true state of affairs he compromised on a cigar and left. ar, We have over $300,000 to loan upon Im- proved Iowa farms. Farmers deslring loans can save money by dealing direct with us, thereby saving agent's commission. We do mot loan on wild lands, nor in Nebraska. Lougee & Towle, 235 Pearl street. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS, ‘W. B. McGorisk of Avoca was in the city yesterday. S Colonel A. Hogeland will give a free illus- trated lecture this (Sunday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Subject, “Boy and Girl Life.” The lecture is under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian assoclation. J. W. Carse, formerly stenographer at the Northwestern depot, has secured a desirable position in the frelght office of the Fremont, Elkhorn & Misosuri Valley railway at Deadwood. He enjoys his new position and location greatly. A Red Letter Duy. Saturday was a red letter day in the art trade. We sold frames and piciures all day at just half price, and lots of them. Again this week they all go for just half price. H. L. Smith & Co., 45 Main street. Henry Smith's Modern Mroubadours at Mueller's hall, Monday evening, February 26. Admission, 25 cents. Tenchors Huvo n Menting, About 300 teachers and school directors of Pottawattamie county met in the superior court room yesterday by invitation of County Superintendent Burton to talk over various matters connected with education. Mr. Burton presided and Miss Mame Riley of Crescent was elected secretary. After a few suggestions for the good of the schools by Mr. Burton speeches were made on the fol- lowing subjects: Bchool Year, Nine Schools, * with no i Christmas Holiday. H. B. Knowler Teachers, Parents and Sthool Officers, Their Duties and Relations.,.......,.. J. B, Matlock, O. L. Barritt and G. B! Pruitf, What Studles Should bé Include Course of Study for Our ( 8chools?...................Georg County Uniformity’ of Text Books Months in Rural Vacation Except in a untr; Henticks 5 “ovoen.George Hunter * Others who took part in the discussion were: J. A. Sylvester, H. A. Smith, Bow- man, J. R. Ferrion, J. 'H. Turner, May Ger- athy, Mamie Triplett, Frank Fleck, Gracle L. Richardson, Nelson Lewls, M. T. Castor, Ada Alnsworth, J. H. Turner, W. C. Vanpelt, A. E. Tipple, D. C. Bloomer, Virginia Greene, Josie Rief, C. F. Foster and M. J. Lynch, One of the most Interesting discussions was that with reference to uniformity in text books. Al were In favor of some sort of uniformity, the only difference of opinion being as to whether it should be state wide or only In counties. Late in the afternoon the meeting adjourned, to meet again Satur- day afternoon, March 9, at 1 o'clock. Free Tickets To the greatest show on earth, commencing Monday, February 25. Shoes! At prices never before heard of. 600 Broadway, oppo- site postoffice. H. A. Messmore, successor to Morrls Bros, “Pride and Poverty” at the First Baptist ehurch Tuesday evening. Ten cents admis- #lon, Including refreshments. After Min. Kirby's Kelations. In accordance with the order issued by the County Board of Supervisors last week, a Bult was commenced by County Attorney Baunders in the district court, in the name of Pottawattamie county, against William, G. C. and James Kirby, and Mary Ann Tyson, to compel them to relieve the county of thé support of thelr mother, Jane Ann Kirby, The difficulty which this family has had in de- elding who was to care for the old lady has been aired at considerable length in the news- rperl. The petition alleges that Mrs. Kirby as been a charge upon the county for the last two weeks, in spite of the fact that Willlam Kirby has 200 acres of land, James B63 acres, Mrs. Tyson 160 acres and G. C. Kirby a large amount of land. A judgment of $60 was demanded agalnst the county for the money that has been spent in caring for Mrs. Kirby so far, and an allowance of $10 week for her support during the re- matuder of her life. Yes, the Eagle laundry “that good Jaundry,” and s located at 724 Broadway. in doubt aboat this, try it and be convinced, n't forget name Tel. 167, Everything, if applied to a Hardman Plano, sold by Mueller Plano and Organ company, 203 Maln street. iy For sale, fixtures and lease City Steam laundry; established business; must be sold at once. H. W. Binder, receiver. . Gas heating stoves for rent and for sale at mell Bluffs Gas company's office, A Neatest drug store. Taylors, Graud botel is glven | NEWS FROM COUNCIL BLUEFS Livalry of Boys Almost Re:ults in the Mur- der of One. LOVL'S HOT FIRE FED BY A KEEN RAZ.R Thomas Finley facks Up Mis Claim to n School Girl's Affections by Cutting Earl Sweet's Clothing Tuto Shreds. The question of who had the better right and title to the affections of a Council Bluffs girl, and not a very big girl either, came very near landing Earl Sweet, a son of At- torney J. B. Sweet, in his cofin instead of his trundie bed, and in that event Thomas Finley, a 17-year-old boy, might have been charged with even a more serious offense than now appears against his name at the police station, Sweet has been keeplng company with a oung lady on South First street for some time past with a great deal of constancy. A few days ago Finley was on the street with her, and it is reported that this fact lies at the bottom of the whole dis- turbance. Several times vn Washington's birthday the two young fellows met on the street, and on each occasion there were in- dications of bad feeling. About 8 o'clock in the evening they met on Broadway near the corner of Seventh strect and some words passed between them. Sweet, so Finley claiy made some threats which grated on his nerves. Quick as a flash Finley whipped out a razor from some secluded portion of his wardrobe and struck at Sweet, Wwho warded off the blow partially by throwing up his arm just in the nick of time. The blade struck bim in the left side, just above the heart, and cut through all “his clothing, making a slit in his overcoat about cight inches in length, It also made a long garh In his coat slecve and left its mark on_his arm Sweet filed an seen information yesterday police court charging Finley with a with intent to do great bodily injur: later in the day his father called and’ filed a second one charging assault with intent to commit murder. Both boys are well con- nected, and have never been mixed up in any difficulties of any kind, so far as known Finley's father is employed by the Wabash Railway compan BENNISO Startling Bargains for Mon Iy, We are_determined to increase our business. These prices below will do it: Over 100 dozen standard makes of corsets, bought at our own price, on sale Monday. Dr. Warner's Coraline fast black corsets, Dr. Strong’s widely known goods, also the famous F. P. French corsets, in white only, all extra long walst, sizes 18 to 80, clean, fresh, new at $1.00 and $1.25, choice, 79¢ pair. Mail g00ds, sell everywhere Monday entire lot, orders filled. ANOTHER BIG EMBROIDERY SALE. Another lucky purchase. Money talks again. Last Monday our embroldery counters were crowded with eager buyers all day long. Tomorrow the crowd will be still greater than ever. You can’t afford to miss i Irish point embroideries, 3 to & inches wide, made on the finest of material, exquisite styles, dainty, neat designs, worth 15¢, 20c and 2%5c. You will say 0 when you see them. Monday the entire lot at one price; choice 9c yard. ANOTHER BIG LINING SALE. 60c genuine, real hair cloth, Monday 39c yard. 20 quality cotton halr cloth, 10c yard. Al colors lining cambric, 4c yard. We want to see you at our store Monday. 36-inch LL unbleached muslin, 3%c yard. Yard wide nice, soft finish bleached muslin at 6o and 6%c yard. Monday Lonsdale cambric, 8%c vard. 8-4 Lockwood bleach sheeting, 15¢ yard, 8-4 Lockwood unbleach sheeting, 124c yard, 42 and 45-inch bleach pillow casing, Monday at 9¢ and 10c yard. Monday is the day to buy, New printed dimities, new princess ducks, and new percales at 10c, 12c and 15 yard. Monday corsets and embrolderies at half price; don’t miss them. We want your money and will make prices to get it. Everything marked in plain figures. One price to all. Open Monday evening. BENNISON BROS.. Council Bluffs, BAPPENINGS IN SOCLETY, Week that Enabled Peoplo to Enjoy Each Other. Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Woodbury enter- tained some of thelr friends at high five Fri- day afternoon and evening at their home, 527 Fourth street. The afternoon entertain- ment was for ladies only, that of the even- iug for both ladies and gentlemen. The parlors were decorated with roses and carna- tions, and elegant refreshments were served. In the afternoon the prizes were a hand- somely decorated cup and saucer, won by Miss DeVol, and a beautiful ring tray, won by Mrs. Mitehell. Those present were: Mesdames Damon, Do Vol, Judson, Moore, 3, W. Hart, VanBrust, Mitchell, Burke, C. B. H, Campbell, Hewitt, Macrae, jr., Goehrings, Jennings, E. B. Hart, Edmundson, Voswinkie, Mullis, Knight, W. W. Sherman, Frank Shep- ard, E. Lougee, L. Shugart, G. W. Woodbury and Gorham; Misses Zurmuehlen, Moore, Evans, Foster, Wickham, Thompson, Keating, Schoentgen and Leonard, At the evening entertalnment the prizes were an elegantly decorated cup and saucer, won by Dr. Barstow, and a Haviland china bonbonier, won by = Mrs. Spencer Smith. Those present were: Messrs, and Mesdames C. B. Bradley, Riekman, Tidd, Travis, Bar- stow, George Hughes, Purcell, Stillman, D, Ross, Maurer, Chambers, Hattenhauer 'and Spencer Smith, Mr. Lee N. Goodwin of Au- rora, Il The officers of Bluffs division, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, were installed with_appropriate ceremonies last Wednesday cvening o the hall in the Meriram block. Seventy Knights were present in full uni- form, and there were many visitors present from this city and Omaha, embracing mem- of Canton 0. , Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows, and Lincoln lodge No. 7 Junior Order of United American Mechanic After a selection by the orchestra and the sioging of “America’ by the company, an ad- dress of welcome was delivered by Ovide Vien. Then came the installation, conducted by B. J. Abbot, the adjutant, of the follow- ing officers: Sir knight captain, J. J. Keith; sir knight lieutenant, C. A. Tibbits; sir knight herald, John Pool; sir knight trea urer, John Brough; sir knight recorder, J. H. Swartz; siv knight guard, Joe Shoemuker; sir_knight sentinel, G. F. Chase. After this part of the program had been fin'shed a program of fourteen dances was commenced, and continued until the guests were ready to partake of a banquet which had been pro- vided for them in the dining room at Kiel's notel. The following were the committees in charge of the affair Committee on Arrangements—C. bits, J. Shoemaker, L. Kost, G. F. H Events of th A. Tib- Chase, C Gilbert, F. Sherman, J. G. Smith, J. J. Re fon Committee- A. Stone, Ovide Veln, Good, G. L. Dasbach. Floor Managers—J. 8. Pool, J. H. Swartz, J. A, Wallace, C. Lunkley, G. H. Crisp, O. Younkerman. Miss Mary Tinley entertained the senior class of the Omaha Medical college at her home on Nioth aven Thurslay, The evening was very pleasantly spent at cards, with vocal and instrumental mus! Those present were favored with & cornet solo by J. M John w. C. Murphy, Brough, ‘8. A R bW 50 4 P R SO .33 | Mr. Bicknell, and vocal solos by Messrs. Driver and Aitchison, Dr. Mueller won the | prize offered by the hostess, a set of laryn- | goscopical mirrors. All left for their homes in Omaha at 12 o'clock. The invited guests were: Dr. Mueller, Messre, Driver, Morrell, Bicknell, Bjorkman, Riley, Wilson, Pringle, Munson, Stevenson, Hick, Buckart, Hickock, Case, Lucas, Jones, Le Pard, Fitzsimmons Maloney, Dean, Halen, and Altchison; Me: dames Summers and Bjorkman and Miss Judkins, The members of the various Omaha lodges of the A, O. U. W. visited Council Bluffs lodge No. 270 Friday night at their hall in the Merriam block, and observed Washing- ton’s birthday. A delegation of over 200 strong, led by the band and degree team of lodge No. 17, crossed the river in motor cars and took possession of the hall. The rooms were tastily decorated with bunting and every ar- ran nent made for the entertainment of the visitors. The visit was purely a fraternal one, and had for its object the interchange of ideas relative to lodge work. Among those who spoke were: W am Turner, Dr. Pat. ton, Dean Gardner of Trinity cathedral, J B. Ralph, J. W, Carr, C. E. Reynolds and Willlam Taylor, all of Omaha. After the addresses, the degree team of lodge No. 17, Omaha, entertained the company with the varlous exercises of their drill. At a late hour the joint meeting adjourned, and the visitors departed for their homes. Among those present were: R. Patton, J. W. Care, William Turner, C. B. Reynolds, Wil- liam Taylor, H. W. Colyer, J. B. Ralph, Dean Garner, 0. Hoffman, B. Trwin, M. T. Edward Joo Smith, David Smith, George Haverly, Joseph Bilz, L. Small, T. Burchard, William Lee, E. 0. Sutton, Lew Pixley, I. P. Hicks John Hohl, W. C. Brown, Charles Kee, Alec Miller, H. W. Platt, Lew Dalglisch, §. S. Buckner, 0. S. Howard, Henry Yingling, A. Wormersley, Al Hugle, H. K. Follaneree, Thomas Grandel, 0. W. Wilson, F, Bradfield, 8. Tooker, J.'W. Dean, C. W. Brader, W. Smith, F. L. Ottis, George Gross. Rev. . W. Allea entertained twenty-five young unmarried men of his church at. bis residence, corner of Willow avenue and Bluff street, Friday evening, A large and im- pressive feature of the evening was an apple ple measuring perhaps three feet in circum- ference. A cardboard hatchet of the George Washington brand was given to each guest, with the name of some occupation on the blade and a proverb bearing on the name in seribed on the handle. But the proverb wa: “pled” and the “pi” had to be stralghtened out and translated into English before the possessor of the hatchet was entitled to any ple of the other kind. A good deal of amusement was had at the expense of som. of those whose grief was greater than they could bear. The evening was enlivened by banjo and vocal music. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Shepard celebrated the second anniversary of their marrlage Friday evening at their home on Park avenue. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs E. C. Shepard, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sher- man, Mis Addie Sherman, Gertrude Gleason, Lizzie Leonard and Helen Shepard, and Messrs. H. S. Ogden, T. D. Metealf, Goy Shepard and Paul Shepard. A high five contest resulted in the prize being awarded to Miss Sherman. Lily camp No. 1, Royal Nelghbors of America Aid soclety, were entertained at the residence of Mrs, J. W. Kelly yesterday afternoon. Those present were: Mesdames Warren, Willlams, Good, Bridenstein, Wind, Umble, Collins, Fowler, Smith, Boyer, Miller, Cherrington, Schleuter and Miss McCollough. After the regular order of business was gone through Miss McCollough entertained with a few recitations, in which she displayed great ability as an elocutionist. At the close of this part of the program ail were invited to partake of a bountiful luncheon which the hostess had prepared for them. The so- clety will meet with Mrs. Schleuter on Avenue B next Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gorham gave the first of a series of three high five parties Monday night at their residence, No. 819 Seventh avenue. The house was prettily decorated with roses and carnations, and during the evening elegant refreshments were served. The prize, an elegant hand-painted dish, was won by Mrs., Chambers. Those present were: Messrs, and Mesdames Day, G. C. Brown, Hart, Jennings, Gilbert, Edmundson, Phillips, Wadsworth, Woodbury, True, Chap- man, Chambers, C. C. Cook, Troutman, Burke and Brock; Mrs. Babcock, Misses Ollie Cook and Elsie Butts; Mossrs. Zur- muehlen, Parsons, Etnyre and H. Smith. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Gorham entertained a second party on the same scale as on the preceding evening. Those present were: Messrs, and Mesdames A. S. Hazleton, W. W. Chapman, Resser, J. W. Camp, Nichols, Weaver, Mayne, Pugh, Hollis and Hennesey; Mesdames Harmon, Lanzen- dorfer and Bliss; Misses Ruberta and Jessie Hattenhauer, Lyons and Parsons; Messrs. Frank Keys, Ed Parsons and Harry Hatten- hauer. Mr. and Mrs, C. R. Hannan were pleasantly surprised Monday night, when a large com- pany of friends and neighbors dropped in on them, They came prepared for a good time, and they had it. Cards, prizes, refreshments, in fact “everything necessary for a successtul high five party made the evening most pleas- ant. Prizes were won by Mrs. Murray and Mr. Riekman. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesd ‘mes Danforth, Sar_e t, Cam man, Hendricks, Peregoy, Buckman, Smith, Butts, Lane; Mesdames Hepford, Smith, Shep- ard, Murray; Misses Hepford and Lou Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Loomis entertained the Whist club Thursday night at their home, 313 South Eighth street. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames C. S. Lefferts, 1. M. Treynor, J. N. Baldwin, Babcock, J. L. Stew- art, F.'S. Pusey, Montgomery and Cory; Mesdames Everetf, McKune, Chapman and Key; Miss Mary Key; Messrs. Leonard and Ned Everett and George C. Mayne, Deputy Marshal James Anderson and wife celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of their wedding Monday. A few friends and relatives were invited, and an elegant dinner was en- Joyed while recounting reminiscences of the happy event. Misses May and Emma Van Brunt enter- tained e party of friends at their home on Park avenue Wednesday evening. High five was the chief amusement. Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Lucas gave a high five party last Tuesday night at ther residence, 500 Oakland avenue. The rooms were deco- rated with roses, carnations and potted plants, During the evening elegant refreshments were served. The prizes were a sllver orange bowl, won by Mrs. Lucius Wells, and a sil- yer corkscrew, won by Mr. J. W. Peregoy. Thoso present were: Messrs, and Mesdames Jamison, Peregoy, Riekman, Oliver, Mitchell, Lipe, Rohrer, J.'N. Casady, Keller, Lucius Wells, A. W. Casady, Estep, Cass, W. W. Chapman, Graham, E. E. Cook, Barstow, N. Shepard, 'W. M. Shepard, Hannan, Wads- worth, Lougee, J. N. Casady, jr., L. Shugart, Burke and Giililand of Glenwood; Mesdimes Rose Patterson and Hamilton of Centerville, Kan.; Misses Murphy, Graham and Wads- worth; Mr. Sayre of ‘Scranton, Ia, Thursday evening the Young People's So- clety of Christian Endeavor of the First Presbyterian church entertained at the church parlors in honor of George Washington and his wife, who were present by their next friends, C. W. Coker and Miss Cora Wood- bury. A number of other more or less revo- lutionary characters were represented by Miss Mary DeVol, Mrs. W. E. McConnell, Miss Morrow, Miss Maude Keene, and others. A program was rendered consisting of a selec- tion by a mandolin club whos> identity is un- %known, a recitation by Herbert Pardey, a vocal golo by C. B. Aitchison, plano solo by Miss MacDonald, and a duet by Mrs, J. A. Roff and Miss Hattie Palmer. Mr. Aitchison wag compelled to respond to an encore, and all of the numbers were well received. Re- freshments were served Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Trimble will give a high five party next Tuesday evening at thelr home on Oakland avenue. Mrs. Watson entertained a party of friends last evening at her residence on Oakland ave- nue. The ladies of St. Ann's soclety will give a charity ball at Chambers' hall tomorrow even- ing. Mrs. Horace Everett gave a dinner party Friday night, to which were invited Messrs. and Mesdames D. B. Daily, B. E. Aylesworth, E. J. Babcock, C. R, yler, D. J.” Rockwell and Frank Brinsmaid. A reception was given at St. Johnis Luth- eran church Friday evening to George and Martha Washington and other well known characters of colonial times. A number of well known Council Bluffites impersonated the elderly guests, their costumes being very fine. The church was decorated fn the style of colonial times. Harry Curtis, who took the part of La Fayette, gave a toast to Washington, and Washinglon, who was repre- sented by W. A, Mynster, went is old friend one just as good by toasting La Fayette, W 8. Paulson spoke on Baron von Steuben, and Rev. G. W. Suyder made & little talk on the subject of “The Women of '76." Encampment No. 8, Union Veteran Legion, will give a literary and musical entertainment | Bluffs High school ¢ Thursday evenlng at Woodmen's hall, Upper Broadway. The program fn part will consist of a lecture by James McGabe, Shakespearcan readings by Q. Q. Frajngy, and vocal music the Doty sisters, Mjss, Mabel Wright will recite T. Buchanf,, Hea “Sheridan’s Ride,” and Major W, H, Spera will give | description of Sheridan’s famous ride up the valley on the memorable 0th of October, "64, The major commanded, Skeridan's body guard and was with him during the whole of the cn- gagement. McFadden's drum corps will fur- nish the martial music, apd there will be in- strumental music by local talent The Junior Order of United Amgrican Me- chanics will give a dance Wednesday eve ing, February 27, at Grand Army of the R public hall. The committee on arrangements are working hard and will no doubt make the | affair a succese. There will be a evening, March 1, b League D:bating literary contest Friday ween the Omaha Crystal socls and the Counc dets, The program will include essays by Ernest Irons and Herbert Whipple. Herbert Pardey will recite Silly Boy,” and Howard Bruner “Spartacus to the Gladiators.” Charles Battelle will de liver an oration on “Individuality in History,” and Berne B. Sawyer on “An International Congre An exhibition drill by the cadets will wind up the program, which will be in- terspersed with music, and the judges will make their award. The contest is arousing a great deal of interest among the young idea ople's Party Ticket. Alderman-at-large, S. 8. Shepard. Park W. L. Marsh. Alderman, Third ward, M. J. Kelly. Alderman, Fourth ward, R. D. Amy. Alderman, Sixth ward, J. H. Sherlock. commissioner, ““Vignettes from Life’ church March 4. at the Congregational M. Marcus Has o Fire. The clothing store of M. Marcus, on Broad- way near Sixth street, caught fire yesterday morning at 12:30 o'clock. Just how the fire originated is rot known, but it seemed to start in the rear part of the store, near a box of clothing. The effect of the blaze was al- most precisely the same as in the fire in the same building about four years ago. But little was burned, but everything in the store was somewhat scorched, as if the room had been full of gas. The stock Is valued at $16,000, and there was $1,200 insurance upon it. The damage to the stock was slight. ““Vignettes from Life" at the Congregational church March IMinest soup in town served with 15c din- ners at the Pearl chop house. Davis sells drugs, paint and ghss. cheap. oA A EIGUT HORSES END NOSES APART. Rattling Finlsh in » Six Furlong Sprint at the Ity District Track. 'ISCO, Feb, 2.—Six races were on the card today and they were all good ones. Elght horses started in the first race, and when they finished under the wire there was not more than a length be- the first and seventh hor: sky won the Pacific stakes, worth $1,600, for 2-year-olds, in a style that showed him {o be a crack voung: In the hurdle Ravine, 5 to 1, threw his jockey at the Second jump. Summaries: first race, sIX furlongs: Sue Abbott, 104, Weber (4 to' 1), won; Esperance, 106, Russel 0 to 1), second; Sir Walter, 108, Bergen G to 1), third. Time: 1:20. ' Valparaiso, Mutineer', Little Bob, Wag and Tobey also ran. Second race, selling, five furlongs: 101, Carr (2 (o 1), won; Harry Lewis, Frawley (20 to 1), secondl; Sir Reginald, 52, Cockran (8 to 1), third. Time: 1:0i. Rear- guard, Johnny Payne, North, Annie Moore, Banjo, ‘Hanford and Remus 'also ran. Third race, Pacific staki ar-olds, one-half mile: Kowalsky, 118, Bergen (& to , won; Leon L, 11§ Cafry (5 to 1), second; Rey del Bandidos, 115 Hennessey (10 to 1), third. Time: 4. Torsion, Marin, filly, Ruthven, Edgemont, Clara Johnson, Mamic H, Eventide and Monitor aiso ran. fPourth race, mile and a quarter, handi- cap: Mary § 10I, Griffin (6 to 5), won; Eckert, 84, Cockran (31 to 1), second; Gold t, 9. ‘Murphy (5 to 1), third. Time: Marletta, Carmel and Ernest also Fifth race, mile and a. half, hurdle, sell- ing: Relampago, 124, €pence (6 toil), won; Mestor, 130, Hennessey. (4 to 1), second; Three Forks, 130, Clancy (4 to ‘1), third. Time: 8:32 Square Fellow, Nipper and Ravine also ran. Sixth race, six furlongs, all ages rier, 102, Griffin (2 to 5), won; Reali: 112, 'Chorn (4 to 1), second; Sun Lucas, 101, Tuberville (20 to' 1), third. Time: 1:17%! Pescador, Tyro, Howard and Warrago also ran,’ TEKAMAH SA igo, GUN CLUB TOURNAMEN Interesting Event for the Sports of that City Held Friday. TEKAMAH, Neb., Feb. 23.—(Special)— Tekamah's Gun club's tournament was pulled off Friday according to program, a decided success in every particular. The day was all that could be desired for such an event, the attendance of shooters good, the crowd of spectators large, and the birds a lot of fast flyers, as all will at- test who did not hold well in the lead. The five blue rock traps worked like as many clocks, and all went well. A mnoticeable feature was the successful working_of a new live bird trap invented by A. K. Rice. The jack rabbit system was a novelty and greatly enjoyed by the young shooters. Dr. J. L. Dorword and Postmaster C. Bordwell made the best average scores, both gentlemen shooting in fine form. The constant sound of “pull,” “bang,” “dead,” “lost,” was kept up until the most en- thusiastic knight of the trigger was willing to say enough. Results ORLEANS, heavy. Results: First race, five furlongs: Hollywood (8 to 1) won, Lagniappe (12 to 1) second, Flush (11 to 5) third. Time: 1o, Second race, seven furlongs: Francis Pope (10 to 1) 'won, Jim Henry (3 to 1) sec- ond, Contest (100 to 1) thrid. ~Time: 1:39. Third race, six furlongs: Ludlow (20 to'1) won, Areliné (40 to 1) gecond, Robert Latta (2 to 1) third. Time: 1:22l6, Fourth race, handicap, five furlongs: Tramp (2 to 1) won, Ben' Wilson (4 ‘to 1) second, Dr. Bill (10 to 1) third. Time: 1:001. Fifth race, one mile: Bedford (5 to 2) won, Tippecanoe (2 to 1) second, Blue and White (2 to 1) third, Time: 1:5%. ST. LOUIS, Feb. Results at Madison: First ace, five and a half furlongs: Cere- brus won, The Surgeon second, Fall City third, Time: 1:16. Second race, four and a half furlongs: Imposter won, St. Nicholas second, Paddy Flynn third. Time: 1:01 . Third_race, five and’ a_h: Speed West 'won, John Bu T. Helen third. Time: 1:15. Fourth race, six furlongs: Chance second, Caleb third. Time: 1:21. Fifth race, sev furlongs: Moses Sol- omon won, Van Sandt second, Pauline third. Timeé: 1:87% Fullivan’s Company Ulsband, JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 23.—John L. Sullivan’s vaudeville company disbanded here yesterday, and most of its members go north Sunday morning Dissatisfaction with their treatment by the star is the cause. Billy Wright of Pittsburg will take Sullivan, Manager Howard, Dauny Dwyer and three others to Cuba and give sparring exhibi- tions there for the next two months, after which they will all g to'Spain, MeCarthy Reqoesteg 1p Vo'e for Sliver. PUEBLO, Colo.,,, Fgb. 2.—Prominent Irish-Americans of Pueblo, after consulta- tion with others throughout the county, sent the following cablegram to Justin Mc. Carthy, M. P., in Lonton, tonight: “Irish- Americans of Colorddu’ Fequest you to sup- port, the Bverett bimetalilc resolution Tues: day."” y Two Feb, racke, NEW —Track very alf furlongs: ley second, Tip _won, haries’ Noek Scorch, Last night a small fire in the se hand furniture stofé located at 603 North Sixteenth street, Owned by Wolf Zach- arles, did about $10) damage. The fire was discovered by parties’ who live over the store, and an alarm was turn before the fire had made much (Y fire started in some matiresses in the rear part of the buidding, The building, which is owned by John A. Creighton, was not damaged. : ) W. Eeed Donroy's Reading. A benefit mucisal and literary entertain- ment was glven last night for W. Reed Dunroy of South Of of the Young building. Mr. ‘Blades’ from Nebras yolume which co sE The benefit was given to help Mr in his effcrt to gain a collegiat at the State ¢ Lincoln t we M. Josephine *annie Arnold, and Mr. Dur Leavo for Licatenant |« rto) WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.—(Special Tele- gram)—Second Lieutenant Frank A. Bar- ton, Tenth cavalry, 18 granted twenty-five days extended leave, ond- Those Allen oy “The | feveral Sencational Episodes Mark the Trial of Des Moines' Mayor, ATTORNEY HASKINS DEFIES THZ COUNCIL Refuses to e Sworn or to Give Testimony 10 the Hearlng—Counellman Me— Eldery Makes a Startling Statement, DES gram.) MOINES, There were the Mayor Hillis impeachment The fssuance of a writ of attachment last evening for Attorney Alvin Haskins was resisted by that gentleman, but the court decided this morning that the council sitting as an impeachment board had the right to subpoena witnesses and to require their at- tendance In this investigation as witnesses, As the council had the right to inquire into the conduct of any public officer of the city and therefore to call witnesses, the right to conduct and inquiry carried with it the right to call witnesses and compel them to testify, When the board met Hasking was present He refused to raise his hand and go throug the formality of swearing. He did not say he would not take the oath, but when asked by the chair it he would be sworn said: “1 am_ present, sir,” but when asked if he refused to be ‘sworn said: “You can take. it as you like,” and evaded all effort to make him ‘testify ‘under oath. Councilman Me- Elderry submitted a resolution to the effect that as Hasking had willfully refused to obey the suphoena fssued and served upon him “the sald A. A. Haskins be and is Feb. 23.—(Special several Tele- sensations in trial today. hereby fined the sum of §25 for contempt of | this court, and that unless said fine be paid at once he be committed to the city Jail for six_day Haskins was arrested and again applied to the district court for habeas corpus, which will be decided next week. veral wit- nesses were examined, but brought out noth- ing of importance. This afternoon the counch was trying to find_out whether the original resolution re- garding pool selling at the race track con- tained the words: “And accompanying privil- eges.” Councilman McElderry astounded the court by testifying that he interlined the words after the resolution had been adopted and was in the clerk’s possession, but unknown to the latter. He explained that the mayor told him pool selling could not go unless the wheel of fortune was run. He then made the interlineation, first show ing it to the mayor and intimating that the mayor approved of it. The mayor's attor- ney here arose and said there’ would prob- ably be a question as to the veracity of Me- Elderry or the mayor, and he did not know but what defense would object to McElderry sitting longer as a juror. STRONG TESTIMONY AGAINST STRANGE His Attiduvit Muker Gives the Prosccution a Fuall Confession of Guilt. SIOUX CITY, Fcb. 23.—(Special Telegram.) —A sensation was caused today In the trial of ex-Supervisor Walter Strange, charged with cbtaining money from the county under false pretenses, by the announcement from the county attorney’s office that a confession has been secured from C. M. Perry, which seems to positively prove Strange's guilt on a most serious charge against him. When the prosecution of Strange commenced, the citi- zens' committee alleged that he had fraudu- lently secured the allowance of $1,500 in the name of John Perry. It held that this money was not paid out for any service done the county, and in fact, Strange stole it. Strange proceeded to get afdavits from a man who called himself John Perry, and who was found at Yankton. Perry &wore that he had worked for the county on the road and that the $1,500 was in payment for this. The prosecution has just secured from this same Perry a confession that he never worked for the county at all; that his name was not John Perry, but C. M. Perry; that he has lived in this city a number of years, and that when Strangs found he needed affidavits to support his case he paid Perry to go to Yankton, where he would be out of reach of the Towa courts, and make the afiidavit re- ferred to. He gives full details as to the amounts of money that were paid him, and other features of the transaction. Perry will be put on the stand Monday against Strange. The drawing of the jury was completed today and the state is confi- dent of convicting. CHARGES OE ROTTENNESS, Linseed Ol Trust to He Subjected to a Searching Investigation. BOONE, Ta., Feb. 23.—The ofl mill owners ct this city, members of the Linseed O!l trust, have had thelr suspicions aroused by the row in Chicago at the meeting of the trust mag- nates. A meeting of the stockholders in the Boono mill has just been held, resulting in the adoption cf a resolution appropriating $1,000 for the purpose of making a thorough investigation. It is alleged that during the past four years there has been a large amount of rottenness in the conduct of the affairs of the trust. The investigation will be a big task, involving an examination of the books of seventy mills, Siloux City's Elevated Road Sold. SIOUX CITY, Feb. 23.—(Special Telegram.) —The Sioux City elevated road was sold by the sheriff under foreclosure this morning. There were twenty-one bids, beginning at $20,000, bid by the attorney for Recelyer Jackson, and running up to $50,000, which was bid by D. M. Robbins of the Northern Car company of Minneapolis, to whom it was knocked down. The bondholders are undej stood to be parties to the sale, and are ex- pected to control the road, although they claim to be frozen out by the sale. The road had incumbrances amounting to about $400, mostly in bonds. Co-Operative tompany Suspends. CLINTON, Ta, Feb. 23.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—The Lyon Co-operative assoclation, organized in 1888, with an authorized capital of $1,000,000 and a pald up capital of $35,000, was ‘seized today on a chattel mortgage. The stockholders were largely poor people, who will lose all they put in. The concern at one time conducted six stores in Clinton and Lyons, Kire in a Linseed Ol M CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Feb. 28.—(Special Telegram.)—Fire in the linseed ofl mill to- night caused a loss of about $10,00 tially insured. e QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, OMAHA, Feb. 21.—To the Editor of The Bee il you tell If the late Mrs. Chauncey M. Depew was a_Vanderbilt? SUBSCRIBER, OMAHA, Feb. 18.—To the Editor of The Bee: Please give the length of State street, Chicago, and how one can ride for a' nickel? How many men per crew s the cruisers Charleston and Baltimore carry eac! CRIBER For ar to the first question A Sub- sriber is referred o any Chiago newspaper or street corporation; for answer (o the last, Yhe Navy departmeit at Washington. PLATTE CENTER, Neb., Feb. 19.—To the Editor of The Bee! A and B are on the affirmative side In a debate; C and D on the negative. A opens the 'debate, being allowed fifteen minutes, with the under- standing that he be allowed five minutes to close. € follows for the negative; B then follows for the affirmative; D then closes for the negative; B then rises to close for the affirmative,” When the negative ob- jects, claiming that A should close, as 13 had consumed all the time allowed him The chair decides that the affirmative shali close as they see fit. Was the chalr jus- tified in 80 ordering by any rules? B.F. FARR was Justified 1h the d had “been a distinct ling at the outset that A a 0 close the debate. In the ¢ ¢ rule nor custom should h interyene Ordinarily & debate of Kind 18 between sides, the afirmative and negative, and the former have the closing, regerdless of which spoaker takes the floor A would have preference cver B, but walv fiie Din rikhe. 13 could speak without ¢ sent from the negative BUSHNELL, 111, Feb of The Bee: How long have to be in the state of Nebraska t his first papers, and can he vote for president of the United States on recelving She was not, the n- 18.~To the E does a for THREE COUNTY OFFICI UNITE IN PRAISING DRS. These Men, Holding Pablle Positior that Has Restored Thelr Health Mr. C. I. Bayha, for surveyor of Antelope county, Neb., b been n prominent figure in Nebraska af- fairs for many years.Ho was a ploneer ed- itor In the early days, having published suc ively the ota’ City Mall, the West Point Republican and the Neligh Republi can, Ln and_inflence he is one of the fir of his county. Mr Bayha says ten years county n anding citizens C. F. BAYHA, Neligh, Neb. County Surveyor “My disense chronic catarrh of the whole system, affecting geverely the head, lungs, heart,’ kidneys, biadder and bow- els. T'was tormented by a ringing or whist- ling in the ear drums, a burning In the and temples, and’ at times a sey headache; alo periods of digestive failure and excessive diarrhoea, with dropsy of the legs and feet “I had several s which steadily June last, my me incurable specialist for' council “I wrote to Drs. Copeland and Shepard for a_symptom blank, and after filling it t sent it to them. In reply Dr. Sk rote that he thought he could help m but some time would be needed as m ailments had hecom ronic This was ¢ ed and I be At that time I After my course of e attacks of la grippe ed me until, In e doctors pronounced adviscd me to go to a t 1 need- mail treatment at once, ghed only 111 pounds treatment my weight s 145 pounds, which is normal. My lung nd heart, kidneys and stomach have been restored to a healthful ACts y free from ev ma ry sign of dises phrase, but 1 feel = my life to Dr. Shepard. He prov ed quickly that my disease was NOT in- curable.” - A SCHOOL MAN, Georfge W. Rill, Superintendent of Schools for Douglas County, Mukes # Public State m- County Superintendent Hill of Omaha tells his experience as follow GEO. W. HILL, Bupt. Public Instruction, Douglas Co. y Bestow Righttal Credit U pird P, | ondition and 1 am | ALS COPELAND AND SHEPARD. e e | EVENTS ¥ THE RILLIS CASE N A Medieal Practice Testimony That Must Convinee, “For_som stomach very debility 1 had b complaint finally o Shepa found m ne twelve yoars T had entarrh of th nd bowels and my general health was My condition was marked by general ack of appetite and loss of strongth n treated by several doctors for thess but received no permanent retief. 1 ded_to consult Drs. Copeland &nd After two tonths treatment 1 self botter than 1 liad been for twelvs teen years, Their treatment was skiliful ana gl and the benefit 1 felt was marked from the sturt, L fecl satisficd (hat they are men of honor and will do as they agiee to do, and ary entirely worthy of the confidence of the affiicted” TOTAL FXPENSE. of a full course of Wwith Drs. Copeland nnd 8 fee per month, whether the requisite pe- riod of treatment be three months or three weeks. This fee jncludes all medicines and the constant and watehful care of all pas tients to a final cure The cost treatment ard is a little TY CLERK MITCHELL. tar OfMelnl of Clay Experienc George Mitchell, county clerk of Clay county, Neb., and @ man_of caliber and character, writes to Dr. Shepard under date of Jantary 7, 189 anty Mr, of Clay Center, COUNTY CLERK MITCHELL, ay Center, Neb, “After a thorough personal test of your ment for chronic atarrh and faclal 1 am glad to enc it in a pub- My catarrhal trouble was of Sev- eral year: anding and all through my system—in the head, stomach and bow- els—and it had a very pernicious effect upon my “health. Fullness In my head, phlegm in the nose and throat, with in digestion and bloating, were leading symp: toms. Ifelt that my Vigor and bodily pow- ers were in every. way impaired by the catarrhal poison. My honest belief—after finding out all about it myself, is that your methods are scientific, and really won- derful in results. You have cured’ In my two ¥ obstinate complaints—ca- tarrh and eczema-and I am highly gratl. flied. I will do all T can to extend your practice among my friends. FIRST STEP IN MAIL COURSE. For those desiring the mall treatment, first step is to send letter or postal to 1 and 32 N. Y. Life Bld'g., for Drs, Copeland and th!:H“I'x question list or symptom Return (he same after filling out to printed uestions, and treatment may begin at once, DRS. COPELAND & SHEPARD, ROOMS 311 AND 312 NEW YORK LIFB PUILDING, OMAHA, NEB. office Hours—$ to 11 Evenings—Wednesdays €08, Sunday, 10 © to 5 Saturdays . m. only, Special Nu‘t_ices-[}uunci—lA Bufi CHIMNEYS CLEANED; VAULTS CLEAN Ed Burke, at \V. 5. Homer's, 638 Broadway. LARGE PRIVATE BARN FOR RENT NEAR ‘court house. Apply at Bee office, Council Blufts. WANTED, BOARD AND ROOM IN EXCHANGE for music lessons. Address E. 8., Bee oflice, ROOMS TO RENT, FURNISHED OR UNFUR- nished; bath attached. 213 Willow avenu his first papers? Please answer. Yours, truly, SIMON ROESER, JR. He' must be a resident of the United States five years before he .can get first papers, and can then vote in Nebraska for president of the United States, if he has ived six months in the state of Nebraska. NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Feb. 20.—To the Editor of The Bee: Are greenbacks re- deemable in gold, or may the government redeem them in silver if it chos ? w. Greenbacks are redeemable in coin. The government may redeem in silver If it chooses. St T FROM SOUTH OMAHA. Cattle Scalper Being lLooked for by the Pinkertons—Other News. A Pinkerton detective is in town looking for some trace of James Storey. For nearly seven years Storey had been a cattle scalper at this market. All at once he disappeared, after being paid $2,770 by local commission firms, Storey purchased five loads of cattle from Harvey Ingersol of Sioux City and shipped them to South Omaha, He sold the stock here and was paid in cash. After receiving the money he left the yards, saying that he was going back to Sioux City to settle up with Ingersol. Up to date he has not reached that place, Frank W. Goodspeed and Miss Kate A. Wyman were married last evening by Rev. Dawson. Only intimate friends were pres- ent, Raymond George, infant ron of Mr. and Mrs, A. E. Mills, Thirty-third and Valley streets, was christened by Rev. Dawson Fri- day evening. WESTERN PENSIONS. Veterans of the Late War Remembered by the General Government. WASHINGTON, Feb, 23.—(Special.)—Pen- slons granted, issue of I'ebruary 7, were: Nebraska: Original—Elias Miller, Stratton, Hitcheock count Frederick Weber, allag Frederick Weaver, Red Cloud, Webster county, Relssue—Jogeph Wood (deceased), Lincoln, Lancaster county. Original widows, etc.—Belle C. Pheasant, Norfolk, Madison county; Charity J. San- derson, York, York county; Hetsy Wood, Lincoln, Lancaster county; Hattie Elo'se Force, Bt, Paul, Howard county. Towa: Origindl—John H. Wilson, Wapello county. Relssue—James H. Pheat lan, Anamosa, Jones count Matthew T Mitchell, Monroe, Jasper county; Jeremiah Balley, Kossuth, Des Moines county; John W. Woods, Muscatine, Muscatine county; Martin L. Bristow, Richland Keokuk county, Relssue id Increase—MceDonald Wilson, Tama ma county. Original widows, ete.—Minor of C rge Schaefer, Keokuk, 1 county South Dakota: Or Fort Randall, Todd anlel J. 8. McGiven, unty 2 Colorado: Original—=Thomas B Crawford, Del county, Incr 0- C. Hawléy t Collins, 14 Relssue—Lorenzo Kelley, Deer ahoe county Montana Blakely, Crow Idor ginal -Gustave Reider, county. Reissue Milibank, ant Piburn, Willium county Arap- McCabe, rimer Trail, Original-Allen reservation San Pete Cuso AMrmed. SALT LAK b, The territorial THE NEW ARDMAN e BABY GRAND. — The Greatest Success of Modern Piano-Building. Only 5 feet and 8 inches long, yet containing all the finest points of the Concert Grand. —Or— ’ 46,000 Royal Hordnan Pianos MANUFACTURED WE HAVE We have sold over 700 in Omaha and Council Bluffs. Is not this in itself a recom- mendation ? f GOOD, NOT CHEAP. Those who have bought them at Coun- cil Bluffs: W, H. Ruffcorn, Mrs, B, Miller, Mrs. Sfmon Eiseman, Mrs. Bessle Hagerty, A, Mitchell, Mrs, J. H. Reed, George 1. Wright, Mrs. E. W, Jackson, Licia Young, I, H. Hill, C. B. Manne) chor, Prof. J. H. Simins, Mrs. M. J. Al- worth, Mrs. W. L. Baker, Mrs. Ed ¥, Cogley, A. K. Stone, W. A, Clark, Eva L. Barnard, Mrs. Frank Scanlan, R. Kenzie, J. R. McKenzie, Mrs. B, C, fmons, O. H. Brown, N. W, Williams, J. 8. Wlison, A. €. Dempse; 1", Boardman, Mrs. Minnie Pfelffer 1. Witter, H. O. Cook, Elizabeth Yost, supreme court today handed down the de- cision in the Pete county election case of J. D. Page agalnst the Utah com. missicners. The conclusion was that the pelow properly found that there e irvegatariios affecting the Blaintiits cction appearing on the face of the re turns, and that the lower court properly awarded peremptory writ agalnst the commandiug them 1o certify ting this | he decision down today s o the con- | wore repub- | ats, making eyening of the ompliance with court handed certified us elected as dele stitutfonal convention fourt | licans and elght more demc total of republicans certified fifty-seven and | forty-five, with five delegates | uncertified. Of these’ the republicans claim | two and the democrats three, suprem | Blusher, E. A, Toggenbe Miss Ewmma V. Irost, Mrs. H. Slair, John R. Dolan, Mys, Callie Halr, Mrs, D. . Donavan, T. A. K. Gray, Mrs. Bertha Luenberg, J. Harpon, Joln Steen, John Pic B. Slater, Mrs. ( rad, William Schmoller, Andrew Peterson, Dr. J. C Davis, Fred Slaime, Mrs. M. m,.m.g, P. Ratekin, Mrs, C. M. Cully, . B ughton, 1. I Newhall, Cora M, imons, Mrs. H. C. Ensor, Mrs. J. B, Damron, Mrs. G, W. Heflin, J. €. Wil- cox, W. A. Clark, K. V. Gocrne, Mrs, M, Rager, A. N. Gritfin, Mrs. Anna A, Bradbury, Mr. Keefe, Grabaw Park, T. A