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8 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : THURSDAY , JANUARY 11 , 1891. OMAHA COMMERCIAL CLUB New Dircctcri nnd Exoontivo ( hmmittee Were Ohoson Yesterday Afternoon ! GIBBON RETAINED IN PRESIDENCY runner * to Further Hort Oiilloil for Next Tncmlny Mutter * IHtciiMcil l.n t Nlcht IIopcluI Outlook. Yesterday was a , busy day at the Commer- rial club. A now board of directors was elected between the hours of 12 nnd 2 p. m. , n.bcot sugar coinmltteo mot at ! 1 o'clecic , and the new directors assembled before the clock struck 0 and selected an executive committee for thn ensuing year. They then elected W. A. L. Gibbon president of the club. ThoKcnoral mooting of the organization was held last ovonlnp nnd subjects of public Interest wcro discussed. The "regulars" wcro victorious yesterday at thn polls , In both the contests for directors and executive coinmlltcemcn. A'very light volowascnst. Out of a total inemoorshlp of 70.1 , loss than 100 voted for directors. Of the 100 directors elected to choose an oxccu- tivn committee , only thirty-one attended the meeting. Tlio New Directors. Ninety-five votes wcro cast for directors. Of this number the "regulars" received the ' ' " mustered i-ik'htv and 'Independents" Ilftccn. There were two tickets In the field yes- tenlnA for director honors. Ono was the rcL'iilur tlekot and the other was headed In dependent. The following was triumphant : Hankers Henry W. Yatc. , Alfred Millard - lard , I'Ved Davis. Manufacturers Daniel Fnrroll. Jr. , A. .7. ViorllngV. . K. Clark , M. C. Peters , F. C. Ayer , W. A. Pago. Heal Estate Dealers A. P. Tukcy , nmrlcs C. ( leorge , George N. Hicks , Chris Hartman , Krastus A. Beuson , George II. Hoggs. drain Men Kd Peck , F. W. Swart * , S. A. McWhortcr. Implements George W. Iimngor , Luelw Martin. Lumber II. F. Cady , George A. Iloag- land. Wholesale Grocers .John S. Brady , Ben. Gallagher , Dudley Smith , Kdgar II. Allen. .fcwelcrs and Fancy Goods Adolf Meyer , C. S. Raymond , A. Ilospe , Jr. Hotels ana Caterers Thomas Swobe , William A. Paxton , Jr. , W. S. Balduff. Transportation Comuanius ! , O. Phillip ! , Gcorgo H. Crosby , Arthur S. Potter. Packers and Live Stock Kd A. Cudahy A. II. Noyes , 1' . W. Tallaferro. Lawyers C S. Montgomery , Judge ICoy- ser , John I-i. Webster , Judge K H. Dunio. Press George U Miller , Edward Hose- water. G. M. Hitchcock. Architects nnd Builders Gcorgo L. Fisher , John Harte , John F. Coots. Wholesale Dry Goods nnd Clothing M. E. Smith , J. G. Gllmoro , W. A. L. Gibbon , Thomas Kllpatrlck. Wholesale Hardware AllenT. Hector , Ed ward M. Andrccscn. David Bautn. Wbolesalo Drugs , Etc.-E. E. Bruce , C. F. Woller , Gcorgo W. Mercer. Wholesale Boots and Shoes Charles A. COP , F. P. Klrkcndall , K. T. Lindsay. Doctors Dr. J. C. Dciiisc , Dr. H. C. Moore , Dr. J. H. Pcabody. Coal H , McClelland , C. B. Havens , Jeff W. Bedford. Furniture and Hardware William I. Kier- Btcd , Arthur Shivcrick , Tliomas Hogers. Plumbers , Miscellaneous Supplies J. B. Hahm , E. N. Lewis , J. Ij. Welshans. Loan nnd Trust Companies Thomas A. Cretan , Alexander G. Charlton , G. II. 1'ayno , A. U. Wyman. Insurance Men W. J. Fischer , H. E. Palmer. J. L. Lovott , W. N. Nason. Hotall Dry OoQcts N. B. Falconer , W. V. Morse , Qoorpo W. iColloy. Hetail Clothing , Hats R. S. Wllcox , M. I-ovy , Holtert Pease. Hutail Grocers. Drugs Henry Pundt. William Fleming , N. A , Kuhn. Miscellaneous J. II. Evans , Gcorro P. Bomls , F. E. Kitubio , M. G. Perkins. II. T. Clarke , A. A. Egbert. Gas , Electric Light and Water S. L. Wiley , Gcorgo Baiker , Frank Murphy. Theaters James E. Boyd. Kxucutivo Committed. The now board of directors elected the following executive committee for the ensu ing year : John S. Brady , W. A. L. Gibbon , George II. Tibbs. C. F. .Wcllcr , F. P. Klrkcndall , 'A. ' ' . Lindsay , David Haum , A. T. Hector , II. T. Cady and Euclid Martin of the whole- Balers ; William E. Clark , Dan Furrcll , Jr. , John S. Knox and W. N. Babcock of the manufacturers ; George W. Ivelloy , Adolph Meyer. H. S. Wilcox nnd N. A. ICuhn of the ratallcrs ; C. W. Lyman , G. II. Payne , A. P. Tukey. Alvln Saunders , E. A , Benson , ( Iconic N. Hicks nnd C. S. Montgomery of the bankers , brokers nnd professional men. Out of thirty-one votes cast the above ticket received twenty-eight of the number. Immediately following the election of an executive committee the directors proceeded to the election of n president of the club. The chairmanship of the executive commlt- tco was deferred until next week , when Mr. C. F. Welli-r will , in all probability , bo named for the position. Mr. Edward Hosowater nominated Mr. W. A , L. Gibbon for the presidency of the club. Ho said that Mr. Gibbon had proved an onercroUo worker for "tho welfare of the club since Its organization and the club should show its appreciation of his excellent services In this respect by honoring him with the presidency by acclamation. This was the general sentiment and Mr. Gibbon was unanimously presented with the high est gift within the bestowal of the organi sation , President Gibbon thanked the directors Bud expressed his profound appreciation of Ino honor conferred. Ho said that ho would maintain n deep interest in the Commercial slub and work to the best of his ability for Its advancement. Mr. Gibbon -.vas heartily ipplaudcd and his selection to the presi dency gave universal satisfaction. Secretary Irnxal'n ) ( Joml Showing. .Secretary Drexcl submitted bis report , rvhlch was the subject of many compliment- iry remarks. Ho reviewed the progress of the club from the day It was organlaM up to the present time. An original membership jf thirteen , formed on St. Patrick's day , IMM , had reached the gratifying total of 7ot. ; Durlmr the past nine months forty-six meet ings of the executive commlttoo bad boon held ; ? 7fcJ5 ( hud been collected In dues anil W.1M ) In subscriptions , making a total of 110,015111 receipts for lb'J3. ' Vouchers to the amount of jy.Tll.OU bad been Issued. The tlcliuiiucncies amounted to $1,605 , and 1500 was duo on subscriptions. The secretary also reported that the club was frco from debt and had J270.U7 In the bank to Its credit. The total assets wcro fStH5. Nineteen resignations had bonn sent In up to date , but now members wore con stantly being received. An itemized Btato- mont of receipts and expenditures for the year was submitted , approved by thn auditIng - Ing committee. The report was adopted. J.iMt Nlghl'M Meeting. At 7 o'clock the general monthly mooting of the club was held. The report of the commissioner was deferred until the next meeting of the executive commlttoo and will bo published In pamphlet form , together with reports of all officers , as soon there after us possibly. Commissioner Utt was absor.t from the meeting , as ho was called to St. Louis yesterday to attend n confer ence with railway officials , at which freight rates between Omaha and Texas points were to bo discussed , U. S. Montgomery made an extended address - dress , In which ho reviewed the proprcsstva Btridea made by t'io Commercial club , and illicit the maintenance ot harmony and per petual Interest. "Check Siyitom" Condemned , Several current topics wore then dis cussed , Allen T. Hector and others pro ceeded to express their unqualified disap proval of the check system of the Omaha Clearing House association. They endorsed the position taken by TUB DEB on the sub ject and hoped that the system would bo abolished. The report of the bureau of In formation wae adopted and the work of the bureau uoavtily commended. In discussing the prlco of coal for manu facturing purposes , JolT W , Bedford invited a comparison of Omaha prices with those of Kansas City untl oliowuero. Ho said that a mistaken Idea seemed to oxht In this city that Omaha prices were exorbitant. Ho said that the local charges per ton ranged only from fl.CO to $2.25. " The speaker con tinued that in Chicago they used coat of n higher grade nnd prlco for this purpoio and It did not excel the Omaha coal In service. Charles F. Welter apoko of the gratifying work of the club during the trying times of a commercial depression and marvelous progress made by the organization during Its brief existence. Ho felt proud of the in terest displayed by business men in Its maintenance and hoped that this Interest would provo permanent. Mr , Woller com pared Omaha's prosperity with the depres sion In other cltlos throughouttho country and SPOKO enthusiastically of the fact that Omaha had successfully buffeted the finan cial storm which had swept over the coun try and was In better shape than other cities of the same population. All Should Pull Together. John S. Knox , In response to a request fern n few remarks , urged unity among the mom- bcrsof the club. Ho urged all Interests In the organization to pull together nt all times and the success of the club would bo as sured , not only the future of the club , but the future of Omaha and South Omaha , with their vast commercial nnd Industrl'il Inter ests. If any one Interest attempted to pull for Itself nothing would bo accomplished , lie cited illustrations of what a united com munity could do upon the foundation stone of harmony nnd unity. In conclusion he said that the motto of the club should bo , "Omaha und South Omaha first and the World afterward. " President Gibbon said that If n unanimity of sentiment fnr the interest of Omaha pre vailed there was no doubt , of the successful tuturoof the club. Ho urged a larger at tendance at the monthly meetings. Mr. 11. T. Clarke followed In the same strain and cited Denver as an example of united action of commercial and Industrial Interests Ho hoped to sec a similar loyalty to Omaha among business men , and advocated a lib eral use ot printer's Ink to advertise the re sources and advantages of the city. The way to reach the people and attract Invest ments , ho said , was through the judicious distribution of advertising matter. Indus trial and mercantile success , together with the commercial development of a commun ity , depended upon advertising. Mr. Clarke was warmly applauded at the conclusion of his remarks , alter which the mooting ad journed. IIIRT MU ; COAUIITTIH. : Mass Meeting of FnrmcrH Culled Articled of Inrnrporiillnn. At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon , while the votes cast for directors of the Commer cial club were being counted , Mr. Erastus A. Benson , chairman of the beet sugar commit tee , called that boJy together to discuss the articles of incorporation of the Omaha Boot Growers association and the adoption of a form of contract to bo submitted to the farmers. After discussing the matter for two hours it was decided to appoint a sub committee , composed of Dr. Mercer , Edson Rich , T. J. O'Donahue and H. Kelsey , to prepare n form of contract and report at another meeting of the com mittee to bo held Friday. It was also do- elded to call a mass mcotintr of the farmers and other citizens of Douglas , Sarpy and Washington counties nt the exchange room of the Board of Trade next Tuesday at , 2 p. m. , for the purpose of gottimr signatures to contracts for ncroago and giving beet sugar cultivation a big boost. Articles of incorpo ration for the Omaha Beet Sugar Growers association wcro adopted. They place the capital stock of the association at 5100,000. Business will bo begun when $10,000 of the amount Is subscribed nnd 10 per cent paid in. The mass meeting to bo held next Tues day will bo called to order promptly at 2 o'clock p. m. , and the public is cordially in vited to attend. How to Cure l/i ( irlppo. About a year ago I took n violent attack of la grippe. I coughed day and n'ght for about six weeks ; my wife then suggested that 1 try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. At first I could see no difference , but still kept taking it , and soon found that It was what I needed. If I got no relief from ono dose I took another , and It was only a few days until ! was free from the cough. I think people in general ought to know the value of this remedy , aim I take pleasure in acknowl edging the buncllt I have received from it. Madison Mustard , Otway , O. 2o ana 50 cent bottles for sale by druggists. COUNTY CDMMISSIONERS. Figuring ; on the T.cvy for tlio Current Vo.'ir Ircy'a llonil. Tlio members of the Board of County Com missioners met in adjourned session yester day afternoon , and after the'rcading of the minutes they nt once got down to business by making the estimate for county expenses for the ensuing year. In doing this they used the pruning knlfo very freely and in the end reduced the amount $75,000 under what was required last year. In making the estimates fou the general funds , the mumbers. Qx the required amounts as follows : General fund S250.000 Koad fund 00,000 Ilrldso fund Cu.OOO Sinkingfitad 45,000 Soldloi ! . ' relief fund 9,0'JO Total .wiliooo In making this estimate the commissioners do away with the insane fund , holding that tlio insane must be cared for by the state , as the levy for this purpose is made by the state board. Another item of expense that is left out of this year's estimate is the hos pital fund. This is omitted for the reason that thcro will bo no building required at the poor f.irm building , and because thcro Is sufficient money In the fund of IbllJ to run the expenses ot the building during tbo en suing year. Last year the levy for the hospital fund amounted to10,000 , while Oio insane fund was $25,000. Tlio judiciary committee of the Board of County Commissioners , to which wns referred ferred the demand of Fret Motz , sr. , and W. W. Marsh to bo relieved from remaining upon the oflicial bond of County Treasurer Iroy , has decided tint these gentlemen will nave to slay to the tune of $ ' . ' ! iO.OOO , unless they got off at the end of a law suit. Yesterday the commissioners caucused upon the subject and then referred the law points to onu of the best attorneys in the city. That gentleman held that when Met/ signed the bond forjl.10,000. and when Marsh signed for $100,000 , they both knew what they were doing , and the presumption of law was that they signed for the full term of two years , Instead of for ten days , us they would try to have the board bollovo. A prominent attorney , In speaking of tbo Irey bond matter , said : "Tho Board of County Commissioners has no doubj been hasty In attempting to approve the bond before demanding a statement and account ing of all funds , as provided by section "O'Jl of Cobboy's statutes , which reads as follows : ' \Vlieu the incumbent of an ofllco is reelected - elected or rcappoimod ho shall qualify by taking the oath and givii g the bond as above directed ; but when such officer has had public funds or property In his control , his bond shall not bo approved until ho has produced and fully accounted fov such funus nnd property ; ana when it is ascertained that the incumbent ot an office holds over by reason of the nonelection or nonappolnt- mont of a successor , or of the negloet or re fusal of the successor to qualify , ho shall quality anew within ten days from the time at which his successor , If elected , would have qualified. ' An important element h still wanting to inako the bond n valid and subsisting obligation , to wit : The turning over to Irey of the county funds , as his own successor. 1 take It that thn commissioners will bo very careful about rcapprovlng the bond nftor settlement has been made , with the withdrawals on file , as him been re ported. " .tiMi.n .11 7/ ; ; ; .i. r. .1. I.ocltlutlou Sought lu lln iimoteit : In KJII- lucUy Aculiiu the Order. l.ouisvii.ie , Jan. 10. Representative Quigley has Introduced u bill In the Ken tucky house- prohibiting the organization or continuance of societies whoso object is > .o discriminate between Christians and their religion. The penalty Is a flno of tVX ) to f 1,000 or Imprisonment from six to twelve months , or both flno mid Imprisonment. MILWAUKEE. Jan , 10.-United States Sena tor William lVllaB. . in n letter to the Cath olic Cltl/en. muii&jjublie today , dcclarc.-i the AmerU-an Proteetlvi > 4is8oeiatlon a menace to the public. Ho sa\tf > uvcry citizen should bo opi'cscd to it. x AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA How the Eocont Bank Elections Leave the Lis'.s of Directors , PARTY FROM OMAHA ATTEMPTS A SWINDLE A flltlte Ilrcomcs Dcnpnnilotit nnd Uiiinc- ccmrully Trio * to Kill illliimplr \ > y Tithing r.uiiiliiniuii Oilier 3owi from tlio .Miigla City , The directors of the Packers National bank held a meeting yesterday and elected the following officers : John F. Coad , presi dent : F. J. Monarity , cashier ; John F. Goad , Amos G.ites , A. W. Trumblo , O. M. Hunt , Luther Drake , Charles W. Key , An drew Allies and J. E. Curtis , directors. The South Omaha National directors elected the following olllcors : J. H. Mlllard , president ; Truman Buck , vice president ; H. C. Bostwlck , cashier ; II. C. Miller , r.sslstant cashier ; J. II. Mlllard. Truman Buck , Guy C. linrton , James VIlcs , Jr. , A. C. Foster , Charles H. Brown and H. 0. Hostwlolc , di rectors. The South Omaha Savings bank officials are : Truman Buck , president ; A. C. Foster , vlco prcaident ; H. C. Bostwlck. cashier ; Mrtiman Buck. A. C. Foster , C. H. Brown , Fred M. Smith and H. C. Bostwlck , directors. The noivly elected ofllcors ol the Union Stock Yards National bank are : J. A. Me- Shane , president ; E. A. Cudahy , vlco presi dent ; 'J' . B. Mcl'horson , cashier ; J. fj. Car son , assistant cashier ; J. A. McShane , Herman Kountzo , E. A. Cudahy , I'hil D. Armour , jr. . F. H. Divls , J. A. Crelghton , James Vilca , Jr. , W. II. Megqulcr and T. B. McPhersou , directors. WnrliiMl tltn Olu-clt Itnrkct. Mack Chandler , a colored man , came down to South Omaha yesterday to collect $30 on a check that was given to Bcrtio Mann in Omaha early in the morning. When Chan dler presented the check at the South Omaha jNnttonal bank ho wns Informed that it was not good. The check road "pay cash $ . ' 50 , " and was signed "J. II. Ifosran. " Thcro being no funds to the credit of J. II. Hogan the colored man was looked upon with suspicion and the police were notified. Chan dler was placed under arrest. Bertio Mann was telephoned and asked If she had sent the check down for collection. She replied that she had , and Chandler , who is cm- ployed by her as coachman , was discharged. Miss Mann says that throe men came into her place about ; t o'clock yesterday morning and ono of them passed the check on her , stating that ho was in business in South Omaha , Mo got ! 0 worth of goods and left. The police are now looking for ttio man who passed as Mr. Hogan. Shortly after Chandler was discharged Detective Thomas went over to the Exchange building and got Charley Logan , who is em ployed by a commission firm. Lei > an was taken to the police station. Bortlo Mann was sent for and took a look at Logan. Miss Mann did not illoany complaint against him and ho was released. It Is said Miss Mann got her money back , but from whom the po lice do not toll. Kullnf Cofn | OMlcers. The Women's Hdiof corps has elected the following officers : Mrs. H. Garrison , P. ; Jcnnio Cottrell , S. \ ' . ; Jennie Walker , J , V. ; Julia M. Elliott. S. ; Miss Lena Harding , T. ; Mrs. S. Walker , C. ; Miss Swiss Elliott. C. : Mrs. Mary McDoujjall , G. The Daiiehters of Veterans chose the fol lowing officers : Miss Swiss Elliott , P. : Lena Harding , S. V. ; Nettie Osborno , J. V. ; Ncllio Chesley , C. ; Emma Harding , S. ; Myrtle Polsloy , T. ; Miss Hohorts , G. ; Cora Walucr , I. G. : TresMo Hoberts , Ethel Eddy ana Cora Walker , T. 1'i'Q.Rpect of u l'iucory. : Mr. A. E. Folston of U'ahoo is in the city negotiating with managers of the different packing houses. Mr. Folston has a woodenware - ware factory at Wahoo and is tafking strongly of moving nis plant to this city. Ho has received encouragement from the packers and It is more than likely the gentle man will conclude to como. His factory is quite an extensive ono. It would give con stant employment to about 100 men. Kins : Did Not Die. W. F. King , a mute 24 years old , who boards at 2G i M street , attempted to com mit suicide last night by taking laudunum. A doctor saved him. Despondency was the cause. Mill Ml Ollllllm ( iiKAlp. Miss Lou Hunt is visiting friends in Lin coln. coln.The The Swift Packing company commenced putting up its ice for the season yesterday. Minnie Crosby cave a party to a number of her young friends last evening. Hofresh- ments wcro served. Sam Shrigloy has gene to California for his health. In his absence Paddy Murray will bavo charge of his business. Miss Ulara Davis and Miss Jennie Allen entertained a party of friends at high live at tbo homo of Miss Da is Monday evening. Miss Dobson and Mr. Hosa won first prizes , and Miss Clara Allen and Mr. Maxjvell were awarded the boobies. .Vbk.Your rrioniU Whohavo tauen Hood's Sarsaparilla what they think of it , and the replies will bo posi tive in its fivvor. Simply what Hood's Sar saparilla docs , that tells the story of its merit. One has been cured of indigestion or dyspepsia , another finds it indispensable for sick hcadauhu or uilliousnoss , while others report remarkable cures of scrofula , catarrh. rheumatism , salt rheum , oto. Hood's Pills arc purely vegetable. Bread , 2c loaf at Ilnyilon's. o - World's fair souvenir coins of 1893 for sulo at Ghaso & Eddy's. 1318 Funiam st. , Omaha. o Owing to btcatlily inereasUipr business , the Dinsmoor Remedy Co. finds it neces sary to engnKO more eomodious quarters , nnd linvo removed their ollluo from Slieely block to the sucond lloor of tlio Douglas block- , corner 10th and Dodge , auito 200 , 201 , 202. 2011. liurllncton Kuuiu to C'nlirornm , x Fast time. Free chair ears. Finest scenery on earth. World famous dining OUTH. Magnilleoiit Pnllnmn sleepers. A curvolcss , stool-laid track. Vcstlbulccl anil gas-lighted trains. Round trip rate of Sll.'i.fiQ from Oinalm. Thebo are what the Uiirllngton route offers visitors to California's Midwinter exposition. Tickets , berth. * , time tables and ad vertising matter at 11124 Farnam btreot. W. F. VAIIJ , , City Ticket Agent , - l.iiulrr SocliiK tins Oily. Hon. Frank Lawler of Chicago , was the guest of Hon. John A. Crelghton yesterday afternoon and visited St. Joseph's hospital and Creighton colleRO. At the latter insti tution ha renewed , his acquaintance with several of the faculty who were formerly located In Chicago. Ho uxprcsncd much pleasure at what no saw , and paid a hlah compliment to thetpablic spirit and gener osity of the family that had given t'aoso two great institution ! to Omaha. Mr. Knwlor will bo drlvctl around the city today and will leave for homo this evening. Do not let your-iloaler palm off on you any now remedy for cotdi. Insist on having Dr. bull's ' Cough Syrup. The Union Puolllc Core Makers will glvo their fourth annual hall at Wolf's hull. 22nd and Gumming St. . Friday evening , January 12th , 1801. Admission , gents , 50cj ladies frco. 1100 Itownrd. Ono hundred dollars will bo paid to the lawful claimant , upon the convic tion of any one or more persons , who robbed certain graves in Forest Lnwn cemetery , on tlio night of December 20 , 1893. By order of the board of trustees. J. C. DKNISK , Chairman. Brcnd , 2e loaf at Havdon's. ' ( liven Axrny. Ilnydon Bros , glvo a flno pair of LADIES' OVKKGA1TEKS FREE TO MORROW with every pair of ladles $2.JO { line shoos. Some of these shoes are worth $3,00 and $3.50. If you want n line pair of shoes cheap and OVER- GAITERS FREE Como tomorrow. Every lady should have a pair. Ladles' warm house slippers , 0c. Mines' warm house slippers , BOc. Children's warm house slippers , 25c. Ladles' felt congress shoes , SI.00. Children's felt shoes , 7f > o. Infants' felt shoes , 500. IIAYDEN BROS. Notion. The annual general mooting of the Samosot association will bo hold lit their hall , 110 S. Mth street. Thursday evening next , the llth instant , at 8 o'clock. All members are specially re quested to attend. ADAM SXYDKU , President. JOHN T. KVANS , Secretary. CLOS1N G OF A SW-filiL HOTEL. "The Miullsnn" In the Shcrlirn IlnntU Un- rorttiniirc Ventura of thu I.pwli Family. The troubles which have engulfed the af fairs of the "Madison , " the family hotel nt Twenty-first and Chicago streets , have readied the climax and yesterday the sev enty boarders who had been shoving their foot under the mahocony bunted other places at which to partake of the evening meal , as the hotel was closed and put in the posses sion of the lien holders. Tuesday night a writ of restitution was sued out in the district court and served yesterday upon Helen A. Lewis and her son , Samuel A. Lewis , by the sheriff. At the re quest of Charles L. Gyger , who holds the bulk of the lions , Courtney & Co. were put In charge of the building as custodians. G.vgcr holds about 11,000 worth of furni ture on a mortgage lor S-1OJO , of which he Is the owner. The Lewises were put into the street with scarcely anything asjdo from their wearing apparel between themselves and the poor house. In recounting their troubles they tell a pitiful tale. They claim that thov rented the building In an unfinished condi tion trom E. A. Loavcaworth , paying $500 per month and putting the profits back into the hotel in the way of completing the structure. After they had paid off several thousand dollars of Leavcnworth's debts hi : , creditors fumoed iti'and commenced the proceedings to oust fhenV , and'in which they finally succeeded. ' .Must itsvp Ilia IliriMln. .Tudgo Ambrose has handed down the opinion in the case of John Williams against Emma and Henry Sautcr , holding for the defendants. The plaintiff came from Ohio some months ago and soon after striking the state went down to South Omaha , where he traded forty acres of land for the saloon , which at that tinio was operated by the defendants. After being in the liquor business for a few days ho concluded that it was not what it had been cracked up to bo , nnd then ho de cided to trade back nnd return to the farm. 'Iho defendants would not do anything of the kind , and so informed Mr. Williams , lie went into court , wHere he admitted that he made the trade in good faith , but claimed that at the time of the consummation of the deal ho was drunk. In the trial of the case the testimony showed that the Ohio man was as sober as a Judge when he traded for the saloon , and the judgment of the court was that he would have to Keep the drinking shop. IMrrrltt'H ( Juau lu Court. .Toseplius Morritt , tbo ox-union soldier , who charges that ho is not getting a square deal from the members ot tbo Soldiers Heliof commission of this county , and who brought suit in the district court on a mandamus to compel the members of the commission to furnish him with the means of support , was before Judge Ambrose yesterday. The members of the commission demurred to the petition , alleging that it did not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. After the completion of the areu- monts , the judtro held that Iho position taken by tlio commissioners was correct and Mer- ritt was given ten days in which to amend his petition. _ Vim Hlton Wants a Krhcnrlnsr. The time-worn case of Gcorgo A. Horg- land against Emma and David L. Van Ettcn has bobucd up again In the courts , this time Van Ettcn asking for u rehearing on the order appointing u receiver to take charge of the Haruoy street property. In his ap plication Van Etten asks that the order bo vacated , alleging that the holding of the court was contrary to law and that Judge Ambrose , who rendered the decision , was disqualified from Hitting , owing to the fact that long years ago ho was the attorney for the Van Kttens. o Licenses. The following marriage licenses were is sued yesterday : Namoand Address _ Aco. ( Valentino KemUlor. Omaha . -2 1 Sophia I'lUunduwhKii , Umalin . 1H j Amos E. luil | > , Oniuha . .10 I Nellie A. UuntJoy , Uinnhii . -U I Alficd Andurson , Omaha . , . < r > ' ( AIIIIII.iidunii , South Omaha . ' - " - 1 1'ied II. Jones , fonth Omaha . ' - " - I Mlnnlii K. Kplnt.'Simth ' Omaha . 17 I Trunk W. Mlso.Oinaha . 30 | Juno Klllott , Fremont , NYI > . -10 Truoy' * Kcjolnilur , In the contest case brought by Charles A. Tracy , who seeks tp oust Fred J. Sackoti from'tho onlce of > county clerk , the contest ant yesterday afternoon filed his reply to the answer of the Juoumbant. The reply Is In the nature of a general denial , the con testant denying ) that Sackott received a majority ot L'OO ol the votes cast at the No vember elnc'tion. I He also denies that out 'n Chicago prcclnetii iv number of nonresident voters cast balloUpn the day of the election. Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair. The only Pure Cream of Tartar Powder.No Ammonia ; No Alum. Used in Millions of Homes AO Years tlie Standard- - COLLAPSE IN RAISINS DID IT Low Price cf Fruit Brings Trouble to Largo Dealers. BIG 'FRISCO ' COMMISSION HOUSE FAILS of W. I * . Hock ft Co In Sntmoii nnd Ciinncd I'mlH l.l ; bllltlG * 8750,000-All Ctcilltori Are to llo 1'alil In rull. SAN FIIANCISCO , Jan. 10. W. F. Heck A , Co. , commission merchants handling chiefly salmon and canned and dried fruits , have assigned. The scheduled liabilities are ) ir : ) , > l > ) and n memorandum of the firm says the amount will reach a much greater sum The Wolls-Fnrgo bank Is the heaviest cred Itor , holding claims of J1M.OOJ. Three other banks In this city hold claims aggre gating JSJ.OOO. The bulk of the rematndei is duo to local merchants nnd creditors li Honolulu and several Interior counties In Now York. Mr. fleck says the individuals of the firm will sacrifice personal propertj to make good the loss and that creditors wll be paid In full. Walter Heck , Hohcrt II. Simpson nni Edgar A. Chocn compose the firm. The company iccontly lost $ 'J.,000 through the cmboz/Icment of a trusted clerk. It Is stated that the liabilities of thu firm will foot up SlfiO.OOO. The failure Is duo to the practical cofhumo of the raisin market , the low price of fruit unit Inabil ity to dispose of largo quantities ot canned goods which have accumulated In warehouses. The llrm had made advances to farmers and orchardlsts and has been un able to sell fruit crops. The banks , which had before given credit as high as ? L'00,0K ( ) , refused to advance ) a dollar beyond the limit , of securities which the firm could offer. The bank claims are all secured. The Pacific Steam Whaling company holds a claim for WO.OOO. Heck & Co. has branch establishments In Chicago and Now York and agencies in every large city of the United States , as well ns London , Marseilles , nnd other European cities. It owns three salmon canneries on Puget sound , is the largest shareholder In tlio Capital I'ackingcompany of Sacramento and owns the Van Allen cannery of Healds- burir and a smaller ono at Los Calos. It has carloads by the hundreds of raisins in Fresno and has In Its warehouses and premises in this city and elsewhere vast quantities of canned fruits and salmon. The stock on hand constitutes the principal available assuts of the firm. WILL TRY THE LAB OK TEST. Applicant * Tor Help nt ICosrno Hull \V1II lie Given U'ork. Rev. A. W. Clark , superintendent at HCECUC hall , has made arrangements with Chairman Winspcar of the Bo.ird of Public Works by which the managers of that char itable Institution will bo enabled to guard themselves against imposition. Hundreds of men have been provided with mc.ils and lodgings at the hall , nnd tbo manaccmcnt has been convinced that many unworth.s in dividuals have profited by the charit'y there dispensed. How to detect the impostors wns the question that worried the board , as it was impossible- got work for the men as a test of their willingness to labor. Mr. Clark finally concluded that if tools could be procured it would be easy tirfhld a bank of earth on which to practice , and ho accordingly waited on the chairman of the Board of Public Works to bee if tools would bo furnished for that purpose. The situa tion was discussed quite fully , and the chairman reached the conclusion that al though the plan would render the purchase of a few picks necessary the exigencies of the case warranted straining a point , nnd ic. . was settled that the men should bo put to work. They will bo furnished with sixty picks , and under the supervision of a couple of policemen detailed by Chief Seavoy will be put to sloping * banks. Where the dirt thus cut down does not interfere with traveler or the free use of the streets it will bo al lowed to stay , but otherwise the street com missioner's department will furnish wagons for its removal , It is believed that it will be better for the men if thus employed than to remain idle around the ball , while the city will receive a llttlo benefit llrom it , nnd nt thu same time the hall association will bo able to assure it self that it is not being imposed upon , as the labor test will result in weeding out the worthless bums who have been preying upon the association. Army Orders. WASIIINOTOS' , Jan. 10. [ Speci.-.l Telegram to THIS DEIS. ] The extension of leave granted Second Lieutenant William M * Wood , Twelfth infantry , Is further ex tended ten days. Captain Crosby P. Miller will proceed from this city to San Antonio , Tex. , on of ficial business pertaining to the quarter master's department. KNOWLEDGE Brings comfort and improvement and lends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many , who live bet ter than others and enjoy life more , with less expenditure , by more promptly tuiAi.ihig the world's best products to the needs of physical being , will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy , Syrup of Figs. _ Ita excellence is duo to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste , the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax- ntivu ; effectually cleansing the system , dispelling colds , headaches i\nd foyers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the niccheal profession , because it acts on the Kid neys , Liver and Bowels without weak ening them and it is perfectly frco from every objectionable substance. Syrup of Fics is for rale by all drug gists in OOc andSl bottles , but it is man ufactured by the California Fig byrup Co. only , whoso name is printed on every package , also the niune , Syrup of I'IK , and being well informed , you will not accept nny Lubstitu'o if oflered. We will ecnil yon lh marrrlani French Prcparullou CALTHOii rr * . ml a Irxul guarantee Hint ( "ALTMOS will Ilciloro your Health , Mrenclli uutl Tlgor < Vtettandtaviftalisfiti. Adrlreau VON MOHL CO All or i.-s fill cim M\V : ri III.M ATIONN. Ai > ( ii'iuiu i of liixmly rnilunnl molu of if > il- incut iMti.ili | iixl.ilonUlo .Klrtr-i ill WiLi'-'i.'iW'i Now Lvauuu. t-OOll , QUAKER CHALK. TALKS The Friend of Labor. Workingmeti cat Quaker Oats , because it gives them strength and saves them money. Kn- dorsed by all Labor Organi/ations. Sold 2-lb. Only In Packages. Remarked a poet who received a. $2 bill for an accepted poem , for the first time in 5 years Patience be hanged , says the con demned murderer , after all means of pro curing a reprieve had been exhausted- Patience is an ass , muttered the jilted lover who proposed for the last time Patience be pulverized , says the Nebraska , after invoic ing over 300 Ulsters more than necessary at this stage of the season. PATIENCE Don't Sell ULSTERS Can't afford to wait for cold weather any longer. Have to do a bit of slashing on for mer price to get even with the weather clerk who claims this mild weather a bless ing for these unmerciful times. It's. 5O per cent.off , in addition to those meiciless prices they bear already. On that $5).5 ) ( ) Light Brown Shetland Ulster. The same one yon paid $11.5O for former years. And now , On that $12.00 Gray Checked Irish Frei/.J Extra LOUR Ulster , with shawl collar , $1(5.50 ( for the same a year ago ; now On that $18.00 Ulster yon cleaned ns so far twice this season the Dark Bine Shetland with corded edges , we refer to lined with all wool Cali fornia silk mixed llannel the same you paid $22.00 for before ; now PATIENCE WILL FEED YOUR PDRSE. Close at half past six SiturJays at to. 1' he eel c- tr HIR5CI@BR ; g * > HHOM CHMtGEAU1" jratedNon- changeable 4 PO 5 Spectacles , m $ , of and Eye Glasses for 1L sale 1 n EYE GLASSES1 Omaha , by MAX MISYtiK & HItO. CO. , ONLY. NEBRASKA NATIONAL BANK. U. S. Depository , Omaha , Nab. CAPITAL , 54OO.OOO SUHP.LUJ , EU5.OiJ Off.cori nnj nitvctOD-Honnr W. Y.itef. prest- cnt , K. i" ! . Oiialilur , vlca pniitdant , U S. M.iuruo , V. V. Mo-su. Joliu H. Oolllu-i , J. li. iMirijf .owls S. UooJ , c.mtitor THE IRON BANK. OS. RfJCCREW Is Clio only SPECIAMET WIlOTKEArS A. . . PillVATE DISEASE * Y1EN ONLV , Women Excluded. 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