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TIIH OMAHA DAILY BISK : SUNDAYi , AV1UL 2. 1 SDH-TWENTY PAGER.
EASTER IN SHOW WINDOWS
Handsome , Boosonablo Exhibits by Many
Omaha Merchants.
DRY GOODS DISPLAYS ESPECIALLY NOTABLE
lint I rnlrr In Clothing , I'tmilttirp , Jew
elry. Mllllnrrjr , Hlmr * niul Other ( lomlt
Unit AttmctlvnVliiiln ri
.Mnny Trolly IVnturc * .
While the first robins are twittering a Joy
ous welcome to the budding season and the
grass blades are springing to the warm em
brace of April brcczo and sunshine , the foinl-
nlno soul longs to follow nature's example
nnd bedeck itself with such captivating croB
ntlons of spring attlro ns shall cxcito the
admiration of one sox and the envy of the
other.
It has become an unwritten law which no
woman dare Ignore that the E'istor season
Bliould bo celebrated by the consignment of
the habiliments of the winter to dark closets
nnd that thereafter the bright and fasclnat-
lm ? colors of the newer season should hold
sway. The custom has inaugurated an era
in the calculations of the establishments
which cater to the tastes of the fairer sax ,
nnd a corresponding depletion In the pocketbooks -
books of the masculines who pay dearly for
the privilege of admiring the now creations.
The big dry goods stores and many other
establishments now consider Easter almost
ns Important a tlmo ns the winter holidays ,
nnd during the week before Easter Sunday
their counters are filled with an exception
ally full and nttractlvj display.
lloniitlfiil I-'nlirlcH Prettily Displayed.
One of the most attractive Easier displays
in thoclty was soon In the spacious building
of the Morse Dry Goods company. Here
were displayed an endless variety of Easter
goods and spring effects , arranged with ex
ceptional taste. The whitlows were trans
formed Intobowcraof artistic beauty. On the
tMxtccnth street cldo the north window was
htlf obscured by an admiring crowd Of vis
itors all day yesterday. It was draped on-
HirMy In pure white. In the center the wax
flpuro of n woman gowned In white silk crepe
CMS kneeling before a white satin cross.
1 'Tho ' cross was festooned with twining smi
lax and Hanked with Easter lilies and a
background of white silks , cottons and
linens. Another window was devoted lo a
display of parasols and gloves of the latest
Ktyfes and in all shades of color , and In tlio
third a motherly brn watched over a brood
of tiny chicks. TinFarnam strcot windows
contained rolls of handsome carpets and a
collection of fancy crockery.
Kelly , Sllger ft , Co. presented a captivat
ing display of choice spring effects embrac
ing the latest stylca in novelty silks , laces ,
fans and parasols nnd the newest shades In
kid gloves , Including the very popular
"Emminence. " Tlielr west window was
tastefully arrayed to exhibit a beautiful
assortment of silks , laces and other material
of feminine nttlro. There was a generous
variety of parasols , which are about the
same slzo as last year and glow In all the
colors of tno rainbow. There are several
styles of lace , lace rimmed and draped chiffon
parasols together with samples of the latest
things in handkerchiefs and hosiery. The
cast window was decorated with neckwear
nnd hosiery together with parasols ,
umbrellas , silk toeques , etc. The newest
creations in Jackets and .capes also formed
nn attractive picture.
Eggs wore until very recently an expen
sive article of food In Omaha for several
months , but the Bell Department store man
aged to got hold of a sample of hen fruit that
rather surpassed anything of the sort over
seen In a display window. Tlio principal
show window of the store on Dodge street
was c ntlrely occupied by nn enormous egg
fully twelve feet In length and studded on
t-'io upper side with artlllctal chickens. The
' riTcet was further heightened by the pros-
jf cnco of a nest of young chicks in the straw
t by 'the ' side of the huge egg. Thcro was a
hole In the side of the exaggerated specimen
of lien Industry showing it to ho hollow.
During the evening a colored lad occupied
the cavity anil busied ' himself in pushing
bulletins out of the aperture announcing
current .prices on dry goods , spring wraps
and numerous articles sold in the storo. It
was a novel and effective means of adver
tising the storo.
There was n crowd and crush at Hayden
Bros' , great emporium on Sixteenth street.
People were not only looking but they were
buying lavishly , and the thrones that loft
the store carried away thousands of dollars'
worth of goods. The Immense show windows
dews on both the Dodge and Sixteenth street
sides of the establishment created great In
terest among pedestrians as they passed.
The display of umbrellas , parasols and sun
shades was said to ho the most elaborate
nnd artistic over seen in Omaha. The
immense window contained over 5,000
pieces , and tbo astonishing number pre
sented was fully equaled by the variety of
positions and designs displayed. Another
display that caught the eye of the multitude
was the millinery window. It was com
pletely mirrored at the back , and In the center
Htood a very large doll In the midst of n per
fect bower of ornamental and natural ilowcrs
decorating spring hats and bonnets of all the
latest prevailing designs. Hundreds of
ladles paused as they passed to admire the
display. The Interior of the store , particu
larly In the millinery department , was also
n fairy land of delight for feminine cus
tomers.
The Boston Store made no effort to employ
floral effects in Its large show windows on
Sixteenth street , but the artistic arrange
ment of line dress goods , curtains nnd laces
made the window ono of the most attractive
on the street. Within the store there pre
vailed an atmosphere of spring time. The
millinery department was resplendent with
nn immense array of line goods , beautifully
decorated with Easter lilies and full blown
roses , both ornamental and natural. There
was a hum of busy customers and clerks
iimong the now wraps and parasols and in
the dress goods department that told of
actual business as well ns sight seeing. The
display of Easter fans was particularly
wjrthy of note.
The spacious show windows in the front
of N. IJ. Falconer's collossal establishment
on Douglas strcot were poems of color and
form to the multitude that drank in their
enchanting beauty through plato glass. The
line of silks , exquisitely arranged to show
the effects when made up , was probably the
most attractive feature In the entire display
for the lady observers. The Immense and
beautiful display of millinery goods , fans
nud wraps came very near dividing the
honors , however , with the silk department.
Ouo window was given over entirely to
gents' furnishing goods nnd proved to bo a
very successful attraction for masculine
nhopuors The well earned reputation of
Falconer's window artists was fully sus
tained In the ICaster effort. The interior of
the store was thronged with choppers and
visitors , who were delighted with the beauty
of ( ho millinery and dress uoods depart
ments
Iho problem of moving prevented Mrs.
Bensonwho keeps a ladles' furnishmsr goods
Btore at ! )1- ) South Fifteenth street , from entering -
toring wilh her usual enthusiasm Into the
ICaster display business , but her magnificent
establishment presented a very creditable
nppearaneo nevertheless. Her windows
were handsomely dressed with rich aud
beautiful samples of the goods she carries.
A bewildering array of these dellouto and
exquisite articles worn by women converted
the windows of this store into a sort of fc.ist
for feminine oyes. and many were Iho dainty
fcot that paused for their owners to gaze at
BOino coveted article of weaving apparel.
Mrs. Davles , who conducts a millinery
pstabllscment at lO'.i.South Fifteenth street ,
was also In the midst of the dluleuHles that
must Lo encountered when a stock of goods
hns to bo removed to a different location.
She will In the very near future move to 1520
Douglas strcot , and for this reason she made
110 special effort to dress up her store or
show windows. Notwithstanding this fact
thcro was much to be admired In the ap-
jvoaranco of her place of business. Onu win-
flow was particularly handsome In a decora
tion ot now hats , Interspersed with boquets
of lilacs , violets and purple ilags. The in
terior of the store was roiplendcnt with the
llllgrco work of the mllllnory art. All the
new shades combined with gilt were repre
sented in the splendid-display.
For M u' Delight.
The Nebraska Clothing company at Four
teenth and Douglas trects crowded an at-
tractive display Into Its window spneo , and
It caught the eye of the passer-by , who ad
mired and at the same tlmo reflected upon
the practical and bountiful Illustration of
the Easter goods. Row alwo row In tin1
windows of clothlntr , In suits and part stilts ,
were Inbulitl with the prlco of each ux | > a a
pretty nnd tasty curd hand painted , with the
word "Easter , " and adorned with a flower of
bright colors. While the display was not
upon nn elaborate or gorgeotn , scale , it was
well arranged nnd as tasty as It was at
tractive.
The glass front in the store of Browning.
King k Co. , at Fifteenth and Douglas
streo.s. permits an elaborate display at nil
times , and the Easter arrangement was ono
of the best. Each of the largo windows was
filled with Mister and spring novelties
tastefully arranged. The north windows
contained the display of children's and
youths' suits , caps and other artic'.os that go
to make up the Juvenile wardrobe , as well
as n largo assortment of clothing for the
young and old .men. The display of neck
wear for the spring season In Uio cast windows
dews ( I , as well as these of hats and other
gents' furnlshlmrs , were line nnd attractive.
A largo oil painting In ono of tbo east windows
dews was greatly admired. It represented
n small , barefoot child In a field leaning
against n sheaf of wheat. Underneath were
these Impressive wordsWo : Grow Every
Year. " The firm's name appeared upon the
four-board fence that surrounded the Hold.
The display In the store was equally as good ,
and lilies In full bloom were scattered about
the room.
A most liberal display , attractive nnd well
arranged , was made by the Continental
Clothing company. Fifteenth and Douglas ,
'ho largo show windows were filled wilh
ho spring styles and novelties , and the ef-
ect was made moro beautiful by the pres-
nco of a largo number of flower plants In
nil bloom. A great display of the latest
tylcs In boys' and men's clothing was made
vlth good eJtect. This is also true of the
eckwear display , which Included the pretty
hapes and colors for the Easter season , nr-
angcd In a manner to attract and please the
islon. A look Into the store revealed a
lammoth display of the same goods , ar-
angcd in the best possible manner.
The Columbian Clothing company drew
rein a Cull stock of clotnlng and gents' fur-
Ishlng goods , Including nil the latest and
nest popular styles , for their Easter display ,
'heir front windows snowed an endless
arioty of spring colors in men's and boys'
ults , displaying handsomely trimmed gar-
lenls In clmylots and pin checks , In which
lioy mnkKWipcclalty of 5 suits. The line
f spring trousers left nothing to bo do-
Ired , and a generous array of spring overeats -
oats in the newest styles of Meltons mid
'orsoys filled the space. The other window
vas radlent with now colors in gents' fur-
.Ishlng . goods , including the latest things in
erealo shirts , botb in checks and stripes ,
Ilk umbrellas , neckwear and hnndkcr-
hlofs.
Nleoll.tho tallor,20TSouth fifteenth street ,
md a well arranged display in hU window ,
'ho latest in spring goods for men's suits ,
rouscrs and overcoats were shown In pro-
uslon and were very handsome. The de
igns were the latest , the goods were 1m-
lorted ami Included all the spring and sum-
tier novelties. Within many largo racks
vero laden wilh goods fine In texture nnd
quality. A liberal sprinkling ot smilax in
ho window rendered the display moro at-
ractivo and blended beautifully with the
abrlcs.
Albert Calm , the gents' furnisher at 1IU2
Barnaul , displayed a line lot of Easter novol-
les for the gentlemen. The show windows
vero filled with the very latest and show-
est of Easter neckwear , and the effect was
made the moro pleasing to the eye by the
presence of a number of Easter lilies In full
iiloom. Tlio display was very pretty , and
while it may not have been so interesting to
.ho ladles as the milliners' , it had Its charms
'or the men , who are not slow of apprecia
tion when It comes to anything beautiful ,
md especially when it Is the latest in ucclc-
wear. Hut the ladies were attracted by the
display nnd admired It greatly. The interior
of tlio store was baautifully arranged , and
the latest in spring novelties for tlio gentle
men were well displayed.
I'or.Mcn , U'miifii mill Children.
The People's Mammouth Installment
house was filled with an Immense stock o ;
furniture and household goods , nnd theii
show windows reflected much of the attract
iveness of their general stock. In ono win
dow was shown ono of the most beautiful
chamber sets In the city. It was of bamboo
and included n bedstead , dresser , chiffonier ,
rocker and reception chair. The background
was draped with curtains of Irish point lace
and tbo whole olTcCt wa * heightened by a
profusion of Easter lilies , potted plants and
smilax. The other window contained a
handsome three piece brocatello parlor
suit , onyx topped tables and a piano lamp.
The window was draped with silic curtains
In various colors nnd a beautiful bordered
rug covered the floor.
One of the prettiest show windows Jn town
was that of U. S. Itaymond , the Jowcler. Its
attractiveness did not consist in a mammoth
display , but In the tasty manner in which
the articles in the window were arranged.
A number of largo and beautiful Easter
llllies were in position in the window , and
well arranged were tho- latest in silver
novelties , cut glass , pottery and stationery.
Forming a background were two largo ban
quet lamps covered with shades of bright
colors. The effect was very fine and the
harmony of Iho display was at once apparent
to the beholder. For two days thcro was
displayed in the iwindow a largo boquol of
roses that was studded with diamonds , and
it was most beautiful to bohold.
A most attractive display can bo made in a
shoo store. Cook & Son demonstrated this
fact , anil the pavement in front of their
double store was alive with humanity to
catch a glimpse- tbo windows , where upon
revolving racks were shown boots and shoes
and slippers of all qualities , prices and sizes.
To enumerate the different kinds shown
would bo difficult , but there In largo num
bers were found the very latest in the Hus-
sian tan , both dark nnd light In shade , the
beautiful white canvas Oxford , the French
kid , plain nud in all styles of adornment ,
with the patent leather , in fact , all the kinds
ot shoes and slippers manufactured. The
display was made the moro attractive by tbo
presence of palms , smilax and lilies in full
bloom.
There were few windows lu the town moro
beautiful or attractive than these that form
Iho front of the Frank Wllcox company's
shoo store on Douglas street. Shoes and
slippers in endless variety , for both sexes , ,
for all classes , ages and conditions of human
ity , filled the spacious windows , which were
tastefully decorated with smilax and bloom
ing plants , forming a striking contrast with
the dark and russet material of which the
footwear was comiiosed. A golden pheasant ,
white doves , ollfo size dolls and Easter
lilies all helped to make the display attrac
tive and rotloct credit upon the artistic taste
of Messrs. Durllng and Thompson , the win
dow dressers.
The largo store rooms of Milton Rogers < ! fc
Sons were filled with all the most improved
articles of kitchen and household utility.
The front of the main store was lined with
the lalest of refrigerators and Monitor
ranges and stoves and fireplaces of every
slzo and pattern. Ono of the front windows
was occupied by two elegant wood fireplaces
and mantels , including the brass andirons
and other historic paraphernalia of the old-
fnshioncd days. The east window showed
the Pasteur filter In operation , and the arti
cle effectually demonstrates how the drink
ing of the impurities of the Missouri river
water may bo avoided. A full line of new
process gasoline stoves was also exhibited.
The iilnoty-nlno cent store of H. Hardy ft
Co. make a specialty of Easier goods and
presented a display of unusual attractive
ness. The long counters on three floors
were loaded with novelties , including toys
and fancy goods of all sorts. Ono window
was filled with toys , which showed to ex
cellent advantage before a background of
green cloth set with long mirrors. The
potted Easter lilies and A painting repre
senting a group of children singing the
Easter anthem completed the attractions of
the picture. The west window was devoted
lo a display of fancy baskets of nil Imagina
ble siies , shapes and colors and In a show
case In front was a beautiful calla 111)- and a
roprcscntallon of a group of swans swim
ming placidly on the bosom of a sheltered
lake.
lake.Tho
The Megeath Stationery company , near
Farnam nnd Thirteenth streets , displayed a
huge assortment of Easter novelties. The
windows were decorated In n becoming
manner , showing a largo nnd varied assort
ment of Easter cards of all kinds , sites and
shapes , all tlio latest In design and colors.
To add to the attractiveness of the display
a number of lilies were placed In the win
dows. Within thu store a moro protontlous
display of Eaatcr cards nnd novelties was
made and tbo counters nnd show cases were
hulon with thorn. A visit to this place
would plcaso the eye of thu search' ! ! ' after
pretty things.
The Max Meyer Si 13ro. company made , as
mml , n very flno display of Jewelry nnd
) thor articles. The arrangement of some of
ho most costly ornaments upon n snowy
white bed and pyramid nnd cross decorated
with white boa ( is , the handiwork of Miss
Ouder Kirk , deserve special attention.
The Downy & Stone Furnlturo company
displayed In its windows numerous articles
of furniture beautiful to look upon. An
inlquo pattern of n cane-bottom chair , mndc
of iKlshcd ! wood , with pretty metal orna
ments at the back , nnd numerous plrrcs of
solid nnd costly furniture , upholstered with
emlxjsscd leather , were the most noteworthy
irticlcs.
A representation ot n drawing room , dls-
ilaylng elegant furniture , carpets and
Irapcrlos , was the attractive feature In
Charles Shiverlck & Co.'s windows. Special
[ Caster decorations could have added Httlo to
the attractiveness of the display.
The Orchard-WHiielm company displayed
some very rich fabrics In the way of carpets ,
rugs , mattings and u t.assul fringe. The
alter Is a novelty , and all were artistically
trrangcd.
Tbo U > s Angeles Wine. Liquor and Cigar
company made no elfort ut special Easter
decoration , but the windows were loaded
down with lucious pineapple and oranges ,
which lent an odor to Iho room delightful in
the exlreme.
Thu Soclnl llvcnt.
The ( peat social ovonbuf tlio Boason
was Bliss' jrand millinery oponiny at
tlioir now store , loll Dunlins street ,
last week ,
Bliss has had many fine displays , but
the last week's display was without ex
ception the llnest ever hold in Omaha.
Bliss employs six head milliners who
are superintended by Mrs. Bliss. Mrs.
Bliss ( Iocs all the tlosifjnintf and origin
ates all new and beautiful Ideas in styl
ish millinery.
Ono tiling notlcaabln In Bliss' millin
ery is so many beautiful styles and the
marked low prices. Tholr low prices
will continue all season. If you have
not seen the now store I would advise
you to go and see it.
JKWISH HOLIDAYS.
.oral Cululiratlon of Ki'galliii , Uio Foist of
tins 1'asnovrr.
With the fainting rays of Friday's setting
sun the feast of passover was ushered Into
the .Towlsh community.
It Is ono of the first and greatest of the
three annual feasts ( Kcgalhn ) devoted by
Moses , at which every male Israelite was
sacredly bound to make a pilgrimage to the
sanctuary of the Lord. According to the
computation of the Hebrew calendar this
feast , as the annlvew\ry of the exodus from
EffJ'l't ' , was celebrated on the 14lh day of
Nisan , otherwise called Oblb , the period of
the first full moon in the spring , and lasted
eight days.
Thus , in commemoration of the incidents
connected with the great event of Israel's
emancipation from slavery , it was ordained
that unleavened bread only should be eaten
during this festive period , whence it is also
called "Feast of the Unleavened Bread. "
Before the downfall of Iho sanctuary and
Jewish empire , a lamb 1 year old and free
from all blemish roasted whole , together
with bitter herbs , formed a meal in every
house mi the eve of the feast. Prayer and
thanksgiving , all bearing significance to the
redemption from bondage accompanied the
meal , at which tbo family or the families ,
who had joined in the purchase of tlio lamb ,
had to appear lu a traveling garb.
But this historical repast , as at present
observed among the Jewish coreligionists
wears moro the aspect of a hallowed family-
feast , with reference , however , to Iho great
national event , Israel's natal day. This
meal , which bears the name ( Lcder ) "ar
rangement" because of special ceremonies
and order of benedictions , which take place
at i'.s celebration is very sacredly observed.
The Iloggoda , a ritual containing a brief
description of Iho exodus , together with a
number of prayers , praises and songs , are re
cited by Iho chief of the tamily. Three cakes
of tbo unleavened bread , four goblets of
wine , a piece of roasted lamb , eggs and bitter -
tor herbs are the symbolical token used dur
ing the Lcdea ; reminiscenses , as it were
both Iho liberation of the people and the sub
sequent destruction of the temple and oxilo.
The orthodox celebrate this festive repast
or "Lcder" on the llr.it two cvoninps , ho-
cause of the uncertainty prevalent at onetime
time with respect to the fixing of
Iho now moon by the Sanhedrim at
Jerusalem. Owing to that it was
ordained that all these who live
out of the Holy land should celebrate all
tholr festivals , except the Day of Atone
ment , on two successive days. The reformer ,
however , who claims to bo as well advanced
in mathematical figurine as his coroligious
sojourncr in Palestine , observes the Leder
only on Iho first evening.
At the Ilarnoy street temple services were
hold Friday evening at 00. : ! ! Owing to Iho
celebration of the festive supper Kabb ;
Franklin was unable to lecture Friday night
but ho delivered 0110 of the most oloquen
sermons appropriate for the occasion to i
largo audience yesterday.
The Blltur Cbolim congregation held its
services at 1211 Douglas strcel. Mr. A. Wol
Husky officiated as canlor.
The Russian synagogue at Twelfth streci
and Capitol avenue was well filled with wor
snipers. Hov. M. A.Jinan , who acts as
cantor and official executioner of fowls nnd
cattle for that congregation , conducted the
services today , while Simon Chiglnsky , the
gifted singer , will chant the hymns tomor
row. '
The Lithuanian synagogue at Thirteenth
ami Williams streels had a fair attendance
yesterday. Mr. M. Hcrwitch , though a lay
man , conducted the festival services vcr ;
creditably.
Sllverman conducting the exercises.
AJlUSBMBXTa.
Lincoln MlnntreU ut tlio lloytl.
Boyd's theater was filled last evening b ;
the members of the Omaha Guards and the !
friends In compliment to the minstrel com
pany of the Lincoln Light infantry. The en
lortainmcnt cannot bo criticised , of course
hi comparison with professional companies
nearly everything on the program was en
cored by the "kind friends in front , " and i
they were satisfied nothing moro need b
said. Yet ono thing ought to bo said. Tht
Jesls of Second Tambo Ed Butler were h :
very questionable taslo. A minstrel per
formance attracts many whoso religious
scruples keep them from at tend lug Iho
alrlcal entertainments , and the subject matter
tor and tone of Mr. Butler's alleged Joke ;
must have proved very offensive to all sucl
present ; doubtless Ibis is the reason , a !
much as his very bad singing , why his song
was the only ono on the program not
encored.
Tambo Hlckoy and Bones Burr sbono In
the performance , their jesting , singing and
dancing being quite above the amateur level.
Mr. Meyer and Mr. Kaymomi sang very well
two songs of the true minstrel sentiment
flavor , nnd Mr. nostrum's vocal work was
also excellent. The second part was helped
out by a couple of professional acrobatic
teams. The program , by the way , was a
work of art and worthy of being kept as a
souvenir of a very pleasant entertainment.
Xo Apuloey I
r'rom the fJonJ-11 , Xeb. , Journal.
The Journal this week commences the pub
lication of the Chamberlain Medicine com
pany advertisements. If it were the ads of
any other medicine house wo would feel that
wo owed our readers nn ax | > logy. Wo have
done business with this firm tor years. Tl . 1
remedies are the best nnd our. family medl-
clno chest is never without them. Wo rec
ommend the house and their remedies and it
Is this high regard for them that prompts us
to run their advertisements. No other con
cern need apply.
Many of our readers are familiar with the
good qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Horn-
oily nnd will agree with the editor of the
Journal that it is the best medicine they
have ever used for colds , croup and whoop
ing cough.
lluilillni ; I'ormlts.
The following permits to build were Issued
yesterday by the ius | > cctor of buildings :
Mrs. J , llciisou , 1&21 Doujdajnow aUinu.
front t 1,000
\V. V. l-'rctznl , 1--4 North So von too nth ,
addition in dwelling COO
Minor penults use
Penults , aggregating I 1,7SO
MORE ABOUT WATER POWER
jftc
Opinion of an Omaha "Wholusalo Murchnnt
Who Has Seen .Yjjj Qrowtb ,
AND IS FAMILIAR WITH IT
. Mr , llonclitiiil , Whn Hn jWint ItrturncMl from
( lothiMiliiiri ; , HIM uJflRli Approclu- '
tlon of the City niul Its
rino Wntcr Power.
Learning that George A. Hoapliuul.
the wholesale lunibotmorckiiut , had
recently paid a visit to Gothunbur , n
HKK foprodoiitntivo called at hU olllco
at Ninth anil Dnughia streets to ascer
tain what was his opinion of that city
and its water power.
Mr. Hoatfland was not in , but Mr.
Foyo stated that Mr. Iloaghuul had ex
pressed hlniaclf to him in regard to the
water power and the manufacturing en
terprises there , and that his faith in the
city was strengthened by ouch visit ho
made there. The water supply was ap
parently abundant , and now outorprisos
were continually starting nti.
Mr. Foyo further stated that ho had
been there himself and had seen the
method of obtaining and utilizing the
wator. It was a very simple matter and
the power possible to bo obtained was
obvious to any one oven slightly familiar
with works of the kind.
As to what the enterprise had already
done and was still doing for Gothenburg
the bust evidence to htm was the growth
of the business of his firm there. It was
constantly growing and the activity was
very marked at the present time , owing
to the demand for building material.
"You may safely quote Mr. Iloaglaml as
unqualifiedly a strong friend of Nebraska
water power as exemplified in Gothen
burg1 said Mr. Fey , "and such seems to
bo the opinion of every ono who has vis
ited the city and looked into the sub
ject. "
SOUTH OMAHA AFFAIRS.
AliHohite NecoMlty fur Much Hotter School
facilities.
The people of South Omaha will be called
upon to decide by their votes next Tuesday
the question "Shall the school board build a
school house on Twcnty-llfth and B streets
and on Nineteenth and Missouri avenue ? "
Under the circumstances it may not bo out
of place to call attention to the necessity
for these buildings and other improvements
in school facilities if the schools are to keep
pace with the city.
The increase in the school population of
South Omaha has been so rapid that it has
been almost imoossiblo for the school boaru
to provide accommodation for ttio nupils as
fast us demanded , and now' ! notwithstanding
the fact that there are ] t&rnmnont improve
ments to the value of over $100,000 already
provided without any tax levy , much remains
yet to bo done.
The Third ward , Fourth ward and Al
bright have sufficient school room for all
probable increase during the next tvo ycnrs.
The Hrown park building jnust have more
room added immediately. .Missouri avenue
should have , instead of the one-room rented
building , at least three rooms to accommo
date the pupils in the district.
The northwestern part of the city , from
the Union Pacific tracks' ' east to the river ,
and from A street south toiLi , is without any
school building ; whatever. The High school
building , so called , is in no sense of tlio
word a high school building. It was never
intended for such. As originally planned , it
was intended for a village school of four
rooms.
If South Omaha is to have the proper high
school facilities , such as- , every town of 8,000
to 10,000 inhabitants in western states has ,
the school board must In a very short time
erect a building exclusively for high school
purposes. At present the three high school
grades , together with the eighth grade , are
compelled to study and recite in one
room and two small recitation
rooms. There is absolutely no space for
either a chemical or physical laboratory , for
a library or reading room , for oflices for su
perintendent or High school principal or for
the school board , *
To bo sure our city is young and all these
things take time , but it is not necessary to
toll a true American citizen that the founda
tion stone of our ical prosperity is the public
frco school , that the welfare of our country
demands that every child growing up within
Its borders should have the opportunity of
making the most of himself and his talents.
To sum the matter up In a few words
such cities as Dlair , Fremont , Ashland ,
I'lattstnouth , Grand Island , Beatrice ,
Kearney and York expend annually for
school purposes from $35,000 to $50,000.
From $4,003 to $10,000 of this is raised
by saloon licenses , the balance by taxation.
South Omaha lias never raised a dollar of
school money by tax levy. The High school
should have ono largo assembly hall , five or
six recitation rooms , a library and reading
room , provided with the leading magazines
and periodicals , and reference library of at
least ! KX ) volumes. It should also have n
chemical and physical laboratory and onlco
room for school board , superintendent am ]
principal.
It may not bo possible to do all this at
once , but wo should look forward to accom
plishing this and more in a very short time
The present High school building will be no
moro than sufficient to accommodate the
common school graaos , oven if the buildings
proposed on Missouri avenue and F streets
are erected this summer.
The Election Iftttie ,
Next Tuesday , April 4 , the voters of South
Omaha will again have the privilege of do
elding by ballot whom they will have to con
duct the affairs of the city for another year
It is not a question of men , of persona !
friendship or Individual preferences , but o :
business.
There is only one question at issue , anc !
that has como up at each aud every election
since South Omaha became a municipality
It is purely a slrugglo for good govcrnmon
against bad , for honest business methods ii
public affairs against Incompetent extra va
gunco.
For the benefit of these who have not
taken the pains to keep track of the management
mont of city affairs the following statcmen
with regard to the finances may bo of in
terest : ti- <
On the 1st day of Apr.il , 1892 , when the
present servants took charge of city affairs
the general fund , salary fund , police fum
and street and repair fund were not onlj
completely exhausted , bill there were bills
against these funds which had not bee. .
allowed , us follows :
CitMionil fund . . M.701 GO
Salary fund . . , . 1,013 U5
i'ollcu fund . . . . . . GOG 19
Street repair fund . , , „ . H84 1C
The only funds showing n balance on ham
at that tlmo were the lire and water fci4.'JJ
public light , § 1150.00 ; cnRiflbcrs fund , &WJ.83
Today , just ono year lat-r , April 1 , 18U
the books of the city clerK shows that undo
the Judicious management of our publi
servants the back indebtedness has all beet
paid , current expenses mot , and balance
remaining in the various'ftrads ' as follows :
Ounoral fund . ' . ' : : . & 1.790U
Salary fund . M7 71
I'ollcu fund . r- . Jn.V75-
Strout ropalr fund . I1 . 375 G
l'lr ami wiiler fund . 30' '
1'ubllc IlKbt fund . 2173
ors fund . G91 98
On the first day of August , 1892 , the begin
ning of the fiscal year , there were against
the city , exclusive of judgments and the
amount duo the American Water Works
company for hydrants , which latter
amounted to t(5.SS. ( > , bills amounting to
$14,858.82 , or altogether an indebtedness ,
out sldo of Judgments , of . ' 1,7-13.8' ! . It
was to meet this alarming deficiency ,
that the occupation tax was levied.
From that source there was collected
$10,7-11. .V > , still leaving , out side
of the amount owing to tlio w.itcr works
company and Judgments , an indebtedness of
$4,117.J7 ! , to bo paid out of the regular tax
levy of 1892 , the current year. The above
amount has ull been paid , together with all
other bills against the city up to date , and
there still remain in the various funds the
amounts as shown above.
It is a fact verified by the city treasurer ,
dr. Thomas Hot-tor , that there hns never
) flen n tlmo la the history of the city
vhoa lu finances were In as good
hnpo as now , or Itsvnrrnnts
vorth as much. From the showing
icro mmlo , It will readily lx > seen that , for
ho llrst tlmo In Its history , the city Is on Its
cot , llunnclnlly speaking , ami Interested
axpaycrs as well as nil good citizens who
col an Interest In the affairs which concern
every man , woman and child in the city will
emllly know to whom Is duo the meed of
tralsc for such a desirable change.
These who are in a position to know say
hat the occupation tax levied on business
louses will now bo discontinued and the
ordinance repealed. From the same source
t is learned that If present business methods
are endorsed at the polls next Tuesday the
icxt tax levy will bo lower and taxes corro-
pondlngly less.
Niiblti Clmrlty ,
Mrs. William Stewart , rcsldlngat Twenty.
ccond aud K streets , has voluntarily taken
ipon herself the task of caring for an uufor-
unato youiuj lady , who Is dangerously , If
lot fatally , 111. Miss Carrie Urady of Win-
leld , iCaii. , Is an estimable young lady whoso
ureuts arc dead and whoso sisterly aft'ec-
ion prompted her to work by the week to
Him the money necessary to kcoiia younger
> rother in school. This she did , denying
icrsclf every comfort and exhausting her
trcngth until she was obliged to go to the
Methodist hospital In Omaha , where she re-
nained until her slender means were ex-
laustod. When taken to the hospital she
vas a victim of diphtheria and before on-
Iroly recovered she was attacked with
Iropsy of the heart. Mrs. Stewart , hearing
) f the rase , had the girl removed to her
ionic and secured the services of Dr. ICirk-
ntrick , who .agreed to treat her free of
'barge. The case is almost hopeless , but
ho kindness of Airs. Stewart is worthy of
iicntlon , especially as her husband has boon
confined to the house for weeks past from
the eiTects of a fall from a motor train.
ily Noli'i.
.1. II. miss has been granted a permit to
uilld a cottage on Seventeenth street , to
cost two.
Mrs. J. 15. Krlou started for Mount Vcr-
1011 , O. , last evening in response to n letter
nforming her of the dangerous Illness of her
igod father.
Mrs. Hlrdsall , a sister of Mrs. D. F. Hay-
ess , residing at Alexandria , Nob. , died at
nidnlght Friday last. Mrs. Uaylcss was
with her at the last.
Mr. Peter Copelaud has resigned his posi
tion with Swift & Co. and accepted a posl-
; lon with the Union Paclllu at Pociitollo ,
Idaho. Mr. Copolaml takes with him the
jest wishes of many friends.
It is stated on good authority that a cer
tain republican is making an effort to induce
lemocrats to issue a circular derogatory to
: ho character and reputation of William M.
Wood , candidate for re-election to the city
council from the First ward. It Is also
stated that ho is having poor success.
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DISTRICT COURT.
Oiniihit Printing C'linip > ny Dcmlod n Mun-
iliimns lln.'rctlVH Action.
The "sliding scale" bids don't seem to go
in Omaha any better than they do in Lincoln.
At least that was the opinion of .ludgo Hope
well yesterday when ho decided adversely to
the Omaha Printing company in its man
damus proceedings to compel the county
commissioners to lot the full contract for the
county Job printing to thelirm mentioned. Its
lid averaged the lowest , but was not the best
bid according to the plan of the board in
letting the work by items.
The Omaha Printing company bid low on
articles not needed aim put its figures way
up on goods that were in constant use. The
commissioners fooled such bidders by letting
the contracts by Hems.
Thojudgo found that the wording of the
statute had not been complied with in call
ing for bids , no estimate having been made
by the clerk of the probable amount to bo
provided. This was sufficient to kill the
mandamus.
Before .ludgo Ogdcn yesterday Howard
Haley , the druggist accused of inducing
Charles Calloway to set fire to his place ,
pleaded not guilty and was held for further
hearing. Ho was released on 52,000 bail , J.
C. Barnard going his security.
Yesterday Judge Davis sot aside the ver
dict of the Jury which gave Johanna Johnson
$300 as damages from C. E. Bates , who was
accused of slandering her. The Judge
granted a now trial , which probably amounts
to a dismissal of the case.
TKlllt01tlZii > A riLLAGK.
Thrco imllmin I > c9cni ) < loc.i ifiivo n Narrow
l > cuj > o from Inoliln ? .
CiiAwroiii > sviiLE , Ind. , April 1. The Jack
son brothers , Jim. Joe and Jake , who have
gloated over the thrilling adventures
of and would become famous after
a manner similar to the James
boys , or the Dalton gang , rode into Newross
last night and announced that they would
take possession. They paraded the streets ,
whooping aud shooting at anybody and any
thing. Terrorized villagers lied in dismay
and terror reigned until Marshal Mc-
Griffin and several deputies made an
attack. During the battle Joe Wright , a
prominent merchant , was terribly beaten
and iplurod. The officers , reinforced bv a
mob of forty excited citizens , made another
chr.rgo soon and supplied themselvss with
ropes to hang the Jackson trio. Dut the lat
tor regained their horses
, and after an ex
citing chase escaped in the darkness. A run
ning fire was kept up during the fight , but
the villagers escaped with few wounds ,
while the Jncksons were unharmed. It is
thought the desperadoes have fled the
country.
Custom llouao Kccciptft.
Following are the receipts of the Omaha
customs office for the week ending April 1 :
Fourteen thousand pairs of hose for the
Morse Dry Goods company , two cars of tin
plato forCudahy Packing company , ono box
nursery stock for James H. Ulco , OTO gallons
of wine for Frick & Herbert * , two eases of
books for S. A. Brown , two casks of brandy
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Mr , Prank Tnft , tlio eminent orpmilst ,
will Bivo recltnU Monday ntul TuosJny
evening nt the H.uiscoin Park Mothodlst
church. Mr. Tnft has nn established reini
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ilny , and lovers of that noble Instrument , the
orxnn , may loolc forward to n treat In hl.i
Omnha enmi eniont. Mr. Tnft liasvoii
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tlio Hoston Symphony orchestra , at tlio
Worcester festival , nt the mechanics' fair In
Hoston. at the Music hall com-orts In Cin
cinnati , and in connection with oilier musi
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AMUSEMENTS.
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COMMENCING _ - _ - _ SUNDAY , APRIL 2nd.
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AND HER OWN COMPANY OF PLAYERS.
IN TUP. rot.i.owisu
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FIRST TIME J3ORIB IN OMAHA.
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fonts now on snlo nt the following prlcos : l-'Irst Hour , 5H : . 7.V ) and Jlj balcony ffla nnd 7Jo.
Mntlnco prlco * AO ? for liny seat In lh house.
'S NEW THEATRE.
The Hit of the Sonsou. The Somntioii of tlio Ago.
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AS PltKHKNTKI ) MOKU THAN 1,000 TlJUCS IN THIS COUNTltY ,
" CSruiitlinof.s. . IHO 7'oo ; > 7 < > . llrllllntit Sc'oiiory. ftOfirfcoiifia CoHtiirnoa *
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ONLY MATINEE. SATURDAY , APRIL 8 , AT 2 P. M ,
S/JCI7K/J VOI.'K S/MT.S 7A' AI\rAXCll.
The sale of scats will open \Vodnusduy morning ut thh following prices :
I'amnot $ 1.50 l-'lrst 2 rows In balcony $ ] .CO
1'lrsttll row * in C'lrolo 1.00 Ij.ist 7 rows In bale my 75
Itomnlndor tint Hnor 1.00 Adinlsilnn to balcony M
Admission first lloor 73 Hoxcs. til and 10.0J
POPULARPRICES.
PRICES.
15c , 25c , 35c. 50o , 75c ,
4 j pEGiti iVlrtfa M/nrfli
Latest Farce Comedy Success , entitled
The Voodoo
Oi ? a HxtAcky Oliarm-
The Inimitable Irish. Comedian
John G. Sparks Ada Bothner
George Preston Helen Gee
Wales Winter Kitty Beck
Will Carleton Adele Reno
Fred Norton Pauline Maitland
William Smith Lucille Jocelyn
Geo. 0. Jackson Annie West
Thos. E. Murray
Xjnf o jvruiray ' nnd Murphy.
FUN REIGNS. MIRTH FROM START TO FINISH.
The Specialties , Dances and Songs Are All New.
Mtitlnao WodiioKiluy , miy * out SRo ,
'ONDERLAND ' ' { Commencing
and Bijou Theatre , Monday , April
THE PEOPLE'S THEATRE OF OMAHA.
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LISLE LEIGH , AGNES FULLER.
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THE By Permission of
OUVIJR DOUI ) BYRON.
Superb Costumes.
Beautiful Scenery.
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TUB imoN/i : STATIIB. : NOVKLTY MUSICIANS.
I'oslngs of Anolont .Sculpture- . A Duoot Ilulliiod Arttsti.
JOHN SHE1R.IDAN ,
Krccutrlo Irish Comedian.
CDI7OI A1 COI 1 W P M I D-Evory lnly : visitor will receive a licaut ful
O 1 . v > 1 rLi OWU V I i iN 1 n souvenir iilouch ucrformuuco.
MA.TiNlSlii OA.ILx V.
Popular Prices Balcony 2Oc ; Reserved Parquet 30c.
MALL /APWI. 6
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