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8 THE OMAHA DAILY" BEE: NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA.|Solid GoldJewelry SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 1903. COUNCIL MEETING A RECORD BREAKER | Largest Attondanoe in History of Bouthwest Towa Teachers' Ay:ociation. PROGRAM ONE OF UNUSUAL EXCELLENCE Micers Elected at Concluding Sew and Resolutions Adopted Setting Forth Teachers’ Views on ! Various Toples, What s generally conceded to be the most successful annual meeting In every | respect of the Southwestern lowa Teachers’ | association closed yesterday morning. Not | enly was the attendance the largest in the history of the assoclation, but the pro- sram offered by the executive committee was the best. The following officers were elected for | the ensuing year on the recommendation of the nominating committee President, J. C. King, city superintendent of schools, ' Boone, Ia.:'vice president, Miss | Georgla Cubine, principal of high school, | Atlantie, fa.; secretary, George A. Luxfod. | county superintendent ‘Sheiby county; rall: road secretary, O. McManus, county | superintendent, Council 'Bluffs; chairman | executive committee, G. 8. Dick, city super- intendent of schools, Red Oak,’ Ia Resolutions in addition to those acknowl- edging the courtesy of the local teachers and the excellent arrangements made for entertaining the visiting teachers, the fol- lowing were adopted: The law relating to compulsory education meets our approbation. But we desire the ing legislature to so smend the same $hat 1t ‘may be made more definitc and fpore operative That the time limit be creased to twenty-four weeks:; that the | gericd of attendance begin with the first | eek of school and that the age limit be | the sixteenth year. Centralization of rural schools and free transportation to the same are recom- mended as one of the helps in solving the -oblem whereby the city and rural schools may become more on an equality ‘o desire such a modification of our E- as would increase the tenure of of- o | | of -H educ.naml positions, from the department te the hn ln lhc l est rural district; we g0 favor a law such as ls’found in some ter states, in regard to a min- gradual increase nc- t cording to scholastic and professional at- tainments. ‘We reaffirm our belief in manual training being no fad, but a great step forward true education. ‘We pledge ourselves that we will use our tpfiuence that theme advances. in 'educa- onal lines may be brought about. Following the business session yesterday morning Dr. Arnold Tomkins of the Chi- cago Normal school addressed the teachers on “Altrulsm as a Law of Education.” Y. Plumbing Co. ‘With the Churches. At Grace Episcopal church the rector, Rev. T. J. Brookes, will conduct services at 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. m. Sunday school will be held at 9:46 a. m. At the Becond Presbyterlan church this evening Rev. E. M. Wilson of Songle, western India, will speak on mission work in that country. The topic of Rev. Harvey Hostetler's sormon at the morning service ‘will be “Walking in White." Eider M. M. Turpen will preach this morning at 10:30 o'clock In the Latter Day Baints' church and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock Elder F. A. Smith will occupy the pulpit. Sunday school will be at noon. During the week services will be held every evening. At the First Christian church this morn- ing there will be a speclal service for the old folks, at which the pastor, Rev. W. B. Clemmer, will preach on “The Les- son of Life.”” At the evening service, at 7:30 o'clock, the subject of the pastor's sermon will be “The Future of the Chris- tlan Church.” Rev. W. B. Clemmer, pastor of the First Christian church, will preach this after- noon at 3 o'clock at the Union Christian church, corner of Thirty-ffth street and Broadway. Sunday school will be held at2p m. The Becond Church of Christ (Scientist) will hold services in Modern Woodmen of Amerfea hall, in Merriam block, at 10: a. m. Subject, “Everlasting Punishment. Bunday school immediately after the serv- fce. Wednesday evening, testimonial meet- log at 7:46. Owing to the death of the little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. George Edward Walk there will be no services in St. Paul's Epis- | oopal church today. Tel. 250. Night, Fes7. Matters in District Court. Dr. G. W. Pangle is made defendant in ® 33,000 damage sult brought by Mrs. Mary Nicholson, formerly a patient at his hos- pital. The damage sult is a sequel to a rob- ‘bery at the hospital about two months ago, ‘whien a thief entered Mrs. Nicholson's room at about 2 o'clock {n the morning and got pocketbook, containing | Mrs. Lou M. Graves has commenced suit for divorce from Charles C. Graves, to whom she was married in Satpy county, Nebraska, July 12, 1855 Belle Dean all that on the night of October 14 last she fell into a trench at Plerce and Frank streets which had been ! by the Citizens' Gas and Electric ::;?ny and recelved severe and perma- ment\Injuries, for which she has brought | suit against the company for $1,9%0. Th plaintift alleges that the trench was left without & warning light at night. Ohio Knox, as administrator of the estate of Richard E. Buker, has brought suit sgainat the Wabash Rallroad company for $2,000. Baker was killed December 20, 1802, by being run down by a Wabash switch en- #ine on Eighteenth avenue between Tenth | and Eleventh streets. \ A. R Headlee began sult in the district | court yesterday against E. Meyer for $5,000 | damages for alleged false arrest and im- Rev. and Mrs. George Edward Walk will Jeave this morning for Cedar Rapids, Ia., to which place the remains of their lttle | daughter, Annle, who died Friday from in- Juries recelved by belng thrown from a pony she was riding, will be taken from Mineola, Kan. The funeral will be held Monday and Bishop Morrison will conduct the services. Rev. Walk was to have preached his farewell sermon this moraing | ¥ at St. Paul's church, having accepted the | & rectorship of Grace church at Cedar Rap- Mds. The death of his little daughter, how- _ever, prevents this, as both he and Mrs. ‘Walk desired that the child should be buried at Cedar Rapids, which Is to be thelr new home. A specipl meeting of the vestry of Bt Payl's church was held last evening, at which resolutions expressing the deepest sympathy with Rev. and ars. Walk in their bereavement were adopted. Funeral of Mrs. C. M, Harl, ‘The funeral services over the late Mrs. Charies M. Harl, heid yesterday morni; BLUFFS. = ——— the casket and almost filled the room in which it reposed. The services were con- ducted by Rev. W. J. Calfee, former pas- tor of the Broadway Methodist church, who came here from El Paso, Tex., and Rev. W. J. Stratton, the present pastor of Broadway church. Mrs. L a solo, “Lead, Kindly Light' and hymns were rendered by a quartet of young women from the Broadway church cholr. Burial was In Falrview cemetery, the pallbearers being Emmet Tinley, Dr. H. B. Jennings, W. 8. Mayne, F. C. Lougee, F. H. Orcutt and Jacob Sims. Mandamus Against Anditor. The controversy between Chairman Miller of the democratic county central committee and County Auditor Innes over the pub- lication of the officlal ballot culminated vesterday In a brought against Mr. Innes to compel him to publish the ballot in the Journal-Herald of Avoca. Chairman Miller took the posi- tion that the Neola Reporter, that the Avoca Journal-Herald was the proper paper in which the publication should be made, The application for a writ of mandamus was not made by Chair- man Miller personally, but by J. C. Nieoll, one of his lleutenants, and was heard yesterday afternoon by Judge Wheeler in district court, who took the case under advisement until Monday. Heavy Tax Disbursements. County Treasurer Arnd turned over yes- terday to City Treagurer True and Sohool Treasurer Davis elose upon $100,000 proceeds of the September tax collections. To Clty Treasurer True he turned over $2,828.89 of this amount, $60,38.63 being regular and $2,442.2 special taxes. To School Treasurer Davis he turned over $41,819.18. He also dis- tributed among the different school dis- tricts of the county $52,388.7, making a. total of $§146,086.82 which he disbursed yester- day. PAST WEEK IN BLUFFS SOCIETY No Pretentious Events Mark t ord of the Seven Days Just Ended. Mrs. T. Farnsworth entertained at lunch- eon Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Willlam McCalister of Denver is visiting friends in the city. Miss Massenberg entertalned at a 7 o'clock dinner Wodnesday evening 3T Beach of Bouth Firat street is visiiing triends at Goloeade 8pris Miss Lillian Bell of Ashland. Neb, s th suest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Trie C. DeVol entertained a few neuhbormx friends at cards Wednesday evening. The members of the Evening Whist club were entertained Friday by Miss Caroline L. Dodge. Mrs, James Conner of Denison was the city Iast week the guest of Mra. H. H. VanBrunt. Mrs. C. E. VanCourt of Chicago is the st of Mrs. O. P. Wickham of South venth street. Mrs. N, P. D(‘):ldrh has returned from a two weeks' vl friends at Fort lldl- son and vicinity. Miss Edith Lowman entertained a num- ber of friends at her home on Washington avenue Wednesday evening. Mrs, J. W. Smith entertained at six- handed euchre Wednesday avenlnl at her home on South Seventh street. Miss Maufle Bryant of Colorado Sprin r is the guest of Mrs, Robert Mitchell. S| is on her way to Chicago to visit relatives. Miss Hight of Dubuque, who has been in the city the guest of her sister, Mra. Valdemar M. Johnson, has returned to her home. The next meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be - held Thursday. Mrs. W. 8. Keeline will be the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. 1. Edson entertained the metmbors of the URlted Commerdia Trave elers’ Euchre club at their home on Grace street Friday evening. Mrs William Pesley of Portland, Ore. formerly Miss Myra ne of this city, Is the guest of her{omm-. Captaln and fir‘ George Crane of Park avenue. Mrs. P. J. Mo mery entertained few friends informally at luncheon Thurs- day afternoon complimentary to Mrs. M, N. Puch of Bellvue, Neb., and Mrs. Town- send of Omaha. Miss Frances Wright, formerly of the Councll Bluffs schools, but now au visor of music In the schools at Red Was the Buest of friends in' this city last week. R. L. Bronson and Miss Ethel Bl'ld!hl' were united In marriage Wednesday ing at the home of the bride's Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Bradshaw of llNcl Rev. W, J. Stratton, pastor of the Brold'lly Methodist church, officlating. Mr. and Mrs. Bronson will make their home at Peru, Neb., where the groom s engaged in business. Mr. Frank P. Green of Omaha and Miss Anna L. Kalsor were married Thursday afternoon at the residence of the bride's lrenll Mr. and Mrs. Willam H. Kalisor, . ‘B, Clemmer, pastor of the First Chrllllan church, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by the immediate | relatives and a few intimate friends of the bridal couple. The groom is in the employ of the Union Pacific railroad, while | the bride has been prominently identified with the work of ‘the First Christian church, Mr. and Mrs. Green will make thelr home at 59 Avenue C, this city. MINOR MENTION, Davis sells drugs. Stockert sells cigars. A store for men—''Beno's Expert watch repairing. Leffert, 49 B'y. Celebrated Mets beer on tap. Neumayer. Diamond betrothal rings at Leflert's, 409 Broadwi 14-K and 18-K wedding rings at Leffert's, 409 Broadway. Twenty per cent discount sgle on picture ay. framing. Alexander's, m B'wa. Harvest exercises will be held this after- o B S Sleto e e Woodbury Avenue schoolhouse. Lost. A reddish yellow dog, about halt grown. Return to Bwanson's music store and recelve reward A marriage license was issued to A. E. Jones of this cit; ed 46, and Lilla Lar- son, aged 4, of Omaha. For Sale—One Radiant Home base burner, 00d @as new, only b rdware company, 41 8. Maln. ¥ For Bale—Nice, clean stock of groceries at 2w W. Broaawwy; will seil or rent bulld- ing with stock. B. Ri office room, ground floor; one t central locations in the 'busi- nesd portion of the city. Apply to The Hee ofice, city. We contract to keep houses free from roaches by the year. ln- sect Exterminator Manuiacturing company, Councll Blufts, Ia. Telephone ¥ All_members of Cor No. 10, uniform rank, 'i?fuu cabees, are ordered by Captain Eigan to R. Hypes sang mandamus sult being in which | Innes had decided to publish the ballot, was not a democratic paper and insisted Cole- treistord hton, 2100 W. B'wy. mitied to St. Bernard's hospital September 5 by the 'commissioners on insanity Cousins, who is only 17 years of age, has sufficiently rec red to feave the hospital and will be taken home by his brother The police are looking for Charles Suth- erland, who is chArged with the theft of a bicycle from the barn of Douglas & Stiles. The wheel was recovered from a_second- hand goods store on Broadway, had been sold for 7 cents. It Is sald that a patrolman on the Broadway beat could have arrested Sutherland only for the rule forbldding a patrolman to leave his beat even to catch a_thief. _A visit to the Wesiern Towa Business and others of our city realize the advantage of the opportunity affc tthis school, as 80 many are in att The president of the school stated about a score entered this week and many more will enter Monday Louls D. Carrier of Omaha has filed ob- Jections to the probating of the will of the late Mrs. Clara E. Wliilmasser, who died in this city recently. Mrs. Willmasser queathed Carrier $ and_a_picture of or. anges and ordered that $2,000 be expended on a vault in which her remains and those aughter Mae were to be placed In objecting to the probating of the wili Carrier alleges n‘ml ‘1|mun9pr as of ‘unsound Taind st the tme she made ¢ | A stranger, glving the name of Frel Baer, applied 1or and was given lodging at the city jail Friday night. Yesterday morning he was identified as Paul Bechler, wanted for the theft of a watch and chaln and sult of clothes from E. Leffert, a farmer of Hazgel Dell township. Bechler admitted he was the man wanted and sald that when he hired out to Leffert the latter agreed to pay him $i5 a month, but after he had worked some time Leffert told him he would only pay him $ a month. Bechler | says he took the property to make up | the discrepancy in I8 wages. His case was continued untll Monday. Real Estate Transfers. These transfers were flled yesterday in the abstract, title and loan office of Squire & Annis, 101 Pearl street: Margaret L McGee and husband to Sarah J. Linn, 13x176 ft. in nwi, sely, 28-75-M, w. d.. Horace E. Gould to James Barnes, lot 8, block 13, Bayliss & Palmer's add., lots 25 8 w. d. Agnes Folsom to C. 8. Savage, and 26, block 15, Central sub., E. P. Chamberlain_to Mary H. Wil- llams and Ethel W. Henrich, lots 1 and 24, block 2, Glendale add., and northerly part lot original plat, to Hisie 4. 'Backett's’ DA Brapp, (‘hAn’l:man add., a d admlmu«rnmr. lot block Five transfers, total .. Jury at Clinton Finds Well Known Business Man Guilty of Serious Offennes. CLINTON, Oct. 2.—(Special Telegram.)— Diinlel Murphy, a grocer of this city, was convicted of robbery here after the jury had been out one hour. Murphy was indicted on twenty-five counts and has been tried on two and convicted on each. It is alleged he has been an accomplice In robberles here for years. He can get a life sentence on today's con- viction. — Will Act as Judge. CHICAGO, Oct. 24.—Colonel W. 8. Per- kins of Perth, Scotland, one of ‘the most famous judges of live 'stock in Europe, cabled today hls acceptance of an invit ]lr‘ge to act'ae Juaf at the Inl;qmntlunal i ock show in cago, Novemb 28 to December b. " e where it | |has returned sixteen ve- | CONVICT GROCER OF ROBBERY | this afternoon SIXTEEN TRUE BILLS FOUND Grand Jury at Des Moines Oreates Oon- sternation Among Officials. | EXTORTION AND BRIBERY CHARGED Systematic Blackmail of the Keepers Drug | of Gambling Houses, Stores, Saloons and Re- sorts is Alleged. DES MOINES, Oct. 24.—The grand jury indictments against local officials charged with having sys- tematically blackmalled keepers of gambling houses, drug stores, saloons and resorts. | In addition to the indictments already returned, sixty subpoenas have been issued for the purpose of Investigating similar charges affecting the entire police depart- ment. | Those indicted ar L. J. Livingston, justice of the Saylor township, receiving a bribe. John Dally, constable, recelving bribes, threats to extort, conspiracy. John Vickers, constable, recelving bribe, conspiring to extort. | D. E. Roe, special assistant constable, recelving a bribe, threats to extort. | John Eggerman, speclal assistant con- | stable, receiving bribes, conspiring to ex- tort A. M. Cleary, ex-policeman, conspiring to extort. peace, Campaign Warming Up. The week just closed has been one of great activity in political circles and the | republicans have had about thirty speakers on the stump all week. The reports indi- cate that meetings have been generally well !attended. The week closed with meetings this afternoon and evening as follows: Gov- ernor A. B, Cummins at Algona, Senator |W. B. Allison at West Union, Secretary Leslle M. Shaw at Towa City, Governor 8. R. VanSant of Minnesota at Hampton, R. G. Cousins at Tama, G. N. Haugen at Mason City, J. F. Lacey at Buxton, J. A. T. Hull at Grimes, J. P. Conner at Britt, Waiter I Smith at Stuart, James M. Bren- ton at Adalr, N. E. Kendall at New Sharon and Vietor B. Dolliver at Cresco. The event | of the week has been the meetings by Sec- retary Shaw and by Solicitor of the Treas- {ury M. D. O'Connell. The republicans be- {lleve that they have the campaign well in hand and efforts are now being made to se- cure a complete registration in the citles and a full vote The democrats have had but few speak- ers. Jeremiah B. Sullivan has spoken twice nearly every day in the week, chiefly in the eastern ‘part of the state and he will con- tinue his active campalgning next week and until election day. Woman Dies of Burns. A distressing accident or sulcide occurred in this city this morning at an early hour, and Mrs. Mary A. Pinion, widow of a former ploneer settler, was burned to death. She was getting breakfast alone In her honfe near Drake university and was seen to run out of the kitchen into the yard (Continued on Ninth Page.) FINER DISPLAY === NEVER In the history of pianos has a PIANO of absolutely high-grade Benn shown to the lovers of something STYLISH and REALLY ARTISTIC thau the new stock at the present time for sale at ouricius Piano House 335 BROADWAY | Where the organ stands upon the building. There's only one place in the city where you can make your jewelry purchases from a really metropolitan stock—and that's at Leffert’s. Our stock is the largest in the west, and consists of the nom-m most desirable and up-to-date selection of high grade jewelry, in a great variety of designs. 'l gold jewelry we will for the next T'o induce you to visit our store and see for yourself this elegant assortment of solid three days make the following offer: 10 Per Cent Discount on 14-K. Solid Gold Pearl and Diamond Brooches—over 100 swell designs 20 Per Cent Discount on Solid Gold Scarf Pins and Link Buttons—200 latest patterns, in Roman rose finish and plain. 25 Per Cent Discount on Solid Gold Wedding and Engagement Rings and Solid Gold Rings, set with pearls, rubies, emeralds, opals and other precious stones. Some of the prettiest designs in Sterling Silverware you have ever seen are here now and new things coming every day. only at Leffert's. Hundreds of articles in Sterling Silver to select from. the Hand Painted Chinaware we have is worth a of Hand Painted China we have ever shown. gant goods we are now showing and get acquainted with the new styles, such as you Then rareful inspection. It is the handsomest line Visitors are invited to see the several lines of ele- will find JOE 416 Broadway. wearables a BLACK SUIT. When the raven’s wings grow rusty, Our Black Suits may crock. UNTIL THE Made in all the stylish cuts of single and double breasted in unfinished Worsted, Clay Worsted Serge, Cassimere and Tricot, at 10, 12,30, 15, I7.30 to 29 All made with our patent shape retaining front, concave shoulder and hand padded collar. “Get the habit””’—See that you have among your It is an indespensible adjunct to your wardrobe. SMITH % CO. ' Council Bluffs, la. THE WEAR 1S *TRUE BLUE" THE COLOR 1S “TRUE BLACK" A PARLOR HEATER The Royal Red Cross It is faultless In construction, original in outline and ornamentation. The smoothness of castings, the large amount and artistic arrangement of the nickel mounting makes It an ideal illustration of superfority in stove construction. The ECLIPSE GRATE {s a very strong feature; it is perfect fitting and is impossible to clog with clinkers; clean®n operation—no escape of dust or ashes. THE CIRCULATINGC FLUES The two circulating hot air flues form the back division of the heater and are surrounded continually by the fire while the air is descending and ascending to the exit, thus glving it more than double the heating power of its competitors with e large single flue. 2 Ilr‘;ou e going to be in need of a stove, drop In and take a look at the ROYAL RED CROSS and you will agree that it is among the finest in finish and most beautiful in design. Buy it and you will always agree that it is the quickest in action—always under perfect control—and gives the largest amount of heat for the amount of fuel consumed of any stove in use. SWAINE & MAUER 336-338 BROADWAY, COUNCIL BLUFFS. will, retailers must advance pri few dollars saved on yaur hous All kinds of coal on hand. Office, 16 N. Main Street. Tel. 128, eeping slate, to say pared for strike contingencies or a sudden cold snap. Yard, Sth and 11th Avenue. It’s Good Business Under present and prospective conditions, to buy coal now. Wholesalers Fill up your bins now and mark a nothing of being pre- Wm. Welch, Branch Office, Tel. 537, 615 8. Main Street. public and private Blufts division his of the llc- report at the armory this afternoon at 2 o'clock in uniform. John Oliver, a fireman at No. house, on lower Broadway, succeeded i shooting a brace of prair e ‘roof of the birds were flylng over the buildl The remains of Mrs. ut:nda Normn. who died at the Wou clation hospital Pr surgical operation, will be taken to Shena doan today for burlal here from Herman, Application was made yesterday in the district court for guardian for Dr. O. W ristian Asso- Gordon of uun cit; Carter,” who ety "IReasabE ot ‘oaring for BB rop: erty. following a severe JNre. Novioa came the appolntment of s 2 engine n chicken from the frenouse Fridey evening | commen. fl Greit Gfonvanlrafica for Employer and Employee consists of wash basins and lavatories for ofices. Clean hands make clean books and letters. Help yourself and your office force by letting us estimate on the neces- sary plumbing, etc., to fit your office up in the best modern style. You'll find our fig- ures and work right. J. C. Bixby & Son, 202 Main St Telephone 193, and 203 Pearl St. Council Bl John Ernst, a farmer living seven miles | Up Hke new at a very reasonable cost. A8 arrested at east of the city, was by Dcpulv Sherift from the court of Jus. last eveni & warrant Bes Catoan on. home nox_on do a great deal of work in this line, Jewelry, watches, clocks, ete. It will ¢ ‘ot Ernst's wite, Wi intoxication. Brust Jall, Manufacturing and ' Repairing Jewelry We make a speclalty of repairing jewelry, watches and clocks, and fx them We manufacture jewelry to order and See our new Hollday lines of solid gold ve you money to purchase here. HANSEN & MARKS, : com- | 203 Main Street, (Opposite Merriam Block), Buy on Easy Payments You can buy on the easy payment plan anything in our immense stock of furniture —stoves, ranges, bed room suites, side- ofl lace and tapestry curtains, boards, cloth and liraleum, window shades, fancy rockers and dinner sets of all descriptions. We sell everything at a small margin, but & big bargain. D, W. KELLER, 407 Broadway. Telephone LAl It the World-Famo PALMIST, GLAIRYOYANT AND ADVISER PROF. KIRO 203 ro rth Street, Council Bluffs, Ia. Fourth St. and Willow Ave.) REDUCED PRICES: Ladies, 80¢; gentle- men, $1.00. Hours from 9 a. m. to §:30 p. m. Strictly private and confidential. Second-Hand Stoves Now fs the time fo buy them. New and second-hand at bargain prices. We can sell ou a good hard coal Save trom $.00 up. ft coul stove, $1.50 A. GI LINSKY 209 South Main St Counell Blufts. LEWIS CUTLER 8 Peast BL. 82:2%"‘ ‘Pheas PICKARD Hand painted China Vases, Salad Bowls, Berry Bowls, Pitchers, Sugar and Cream Sets, Tankards, Steins, Chocolate Pots, etc,, in great variety. These goods are the product of the famous Edgerton Art Studios, and will bear all criticism. o o o & & & S S We invite you to come and see this grand display e JACQUEMIN'S! Geo, Gerner, Jr., Mgr. 27 Main St. ANaighhdrlyFealing Prompts one man to tell another where e can get his laundry doue in first-class style. If you get your work done at cur lsundry you will always have it done to your satisfaction, because only first-class work is done here. We call for and de liver. Bluff City Laundry, Council Bluffs. *Fhove Sl 2-3 North Maln Bueet.

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