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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY JUNE 5 ; 1887.-TWELVE PAGES. 5 THE PATRICK LAND COMPANY i & * n. Is pleased to announce that the franchise for the Metropolitan Cable Railroad Co. has been granted by unanimous vote of the Council , granting it the right of way to the Patrick Farm. It will , * . . . be submitted to a vote of the people , MONDAY , JUNE 13th And if carried , construction will be commenced at once. The Patrick farm will be placed on the market as soon as plats can be prepared , when all those who desire to secure Cheap Homes or a good investment can do so. ! ! REFORMS OF M REFORMER. \ Some of the New Eulea of Lincoln's Law and Order Mayor. RED TAPE FOR THE DRUGGISTS. Giving Awajr State Lota On a Pica of Charity One Alan GbJcotB News From the State House. IFIIOM THE IIKK'S LINCOLN IJUIIKAU. | If prohibition Iowa desires , it can got some valuable pointers from the reform ' city administration of Lincoln as to the best methods of handling drug stores. It fans boon remarked heretofore that there is moro reform floating around Lincoln the present year than enough to supply two or 'throo cities the size of the state capital , and the cuimiliUivo evidence is never ending in this regard. The state law , requires druggists to furnish liquors on prescription , and the city council hus gone farther and passed an ordinance regulating druggists in the sale of spirits for mechanical and scientific purposes. Ttiis ordinance premises that all drug gists nre violators , and that every man who wants alcohol for mechanical pur poses , or the good housewife who wants to manufacture her own spirits of cam phor , are suspicious characters who must obtain a character 'from the city clerk through an affidavit , or visit the saloons for such spirits. It 1ms just dawned upon many that such a law has been put in force , and a howl from both druggists nnd purchasers in these lines Is almost Invariably to follow. A lady who wanted her camphor bottle replenished dis covered this new luw yesterday and was obliged to find ttio city clerk and swear to her honesty of purpose before the druggist to whom she applied dared to furnish her supplies. The druggists have cause to bo wary in thin regard , for the city is well into the detective as well as police business , und these detectives are very anxious to mollify tlu * little tin god mayor by mak ing a record. For the benefit of reform mayors elsewhere who want to bo very good , the form of affidavit and order re quired in procuring these necessities are appended : AFFIDAVIT. The undersigned , being duly sworn , on oath says that ho is engaged In the busines of . at No. . street , and Hint It Is necessary In the prose- 'cuilon of liln business to use alcoholic liquors ( or the purpose of . and that said liquor is not to bo used as a beverage. Following this is the blank Hue for the characterless one to sign , and the usual jurat of the city olerk is attached. It looks as if an oversight had been made in allowing the city clerk alone to estab lish the good record of the applicant , and the blanks evidently should huvo boon printed so that the affidavit could bo passed upon afterward and approved by the lord mayor himself and his entire kitchen cabinet. The applicant , how * ever , after having established his character - actor with the municipality and Hied oath that ho or bhe , as the case may bo will not become intoxicated lingers with the city clerk , who issues to the appli cant n character , which if not lost on the way to the druggists , confronts that func tionary in the following form : CKHTIFICATE. This is to certify that . h s tilled in this oflico an ullladavlt seltlue forth the business In which lie ( or she ) is en gaged , the place where such business Is carri ed on and the specific and exact mecbanlcnl or chemical purposes for which alcoholic liquor Is to be used , and that said liquor Is not to be used as a boveraicp. Given under my hand and seal of said city tills . day of . A. D. , 183. . tt. O. MANI.EY , City Clerk. The drngclst is then supposed to draw a long breath and fill the order , while thn victim of the modern circumlocution order of things departs homeward im pressed with the magnitude of modern reforms. The possibilities of reform under this now order of things is great , and intemperance perance- . debauchery and crime will un doubtedly greatly decrease.Yo shall soon hoar no more of camphor bottle orgies , and the light In the spirit lamp will no more go out at the bench because the workman is now un- tier oath not to use thp con tents as a beverage. The newspapers will have no more horrible recitals of deaths of barbers from bay rum deleriutn treiuons , and the public , at least so far as Lincoln is concerned , will bo marchIng - Ing on in the most intense sobriety In the wako of thn only truly great reformer ol the ago who can sea n hair cross ways on the body politic a distance of forty yards mid legislate it into Bimpu. It is understood that those special find- injTH in a reformatory way will bo copy righted and turned into the city treasury as a portion of the municipal assets. T11F. STATE LOT SALE. The sain of state lots continued yester day , and during the early part of the day developed intoja sort of a gift scheme to some of the squatters nn the lots thai suoko very poorly for Lincoln , and some of the bidders who seemed desirous to care for some of the alleged poor on the charity of the state At one time this business was running faitly wild and all that was necessary to get a lot was for a scheming attorney to arise and say that a poor woman had built a homo on tbo lot and ought to have it without competition. The woman would always bo conveniently at hand with as many children as the wifu of the martyr , John Rodgeri. The lot would bo let go at one-fourth its value and thu man who would object would be scorned at as an oppressor of women , and bidduri held back for the time. It became evident , however , that it was buinjr worked that way too extensively , and a gentleman from Omaha protested against the state further caring for Lincoln poor in that way. He was reviled somewhat , but ho faced the muaic , bid up what the lots were worth , and silenced the three or four howlers for poor women by calmly walking up and giving his check for $50 canh to three diIiVrcnt poor women. It is needless to add that the advocates for the poor women did not put up any money in such assistance. They were uot built that way. It is very evident that a number of able- bodied mon , nnd men with proportv , who had squatted on those state lots and had escaped taxation for years , were shoving women to the front and having them got the proportv nt one-third value while thov remained discreetly in the rear. T. P. Kennard recognized the fact that Lincoln was being - ing made a by-word in the character of proceedings , nnd ho protested against its continuance with good effect. The sale during thn day was fully equal in prices reached to the day before and competition was lively. STATE IIOUSB NOTES. /The / following notaries were commis sioned yostordav : Louis E. Koori , Broken Bow ; Henry J. Hedges , Analny ; Edward King , Broken Bow ; O. W. Hendee , Plum Creek ; Kd- ward L. Yatey. Lodge Polo ; J. L. Davis- son , Long Pine ; Georco W. Peterson , Garlicld ; John B. Thorp , Lincoln. Sheriff J. H. Rhca , of Richardson county , was _ in the city yesterday bring ing two prisoners to the pen : Thomas C. Bnnegoar ; sentenced to eighteen months for forcery , and William F. Dan- els sent up for one year for arson. HE SETTLED. An Omaha Man's Mistake Discovered Inclined to lie Honest. L. Grcgcrson was arrested at his lomo on Dorcas street by Detective Ding- man yesterday on charge of embezzle ment which was committed six months ago. Gregerson was taken to the city ail , but was subsequently released on naklng such settlement und reparation as he was able to. About eight months ago ho entered the employ of a New York uanufacturing company and traveled hrough Michigan selling stump pullers. io had obtained about $500 for machines when he fell in witli a party of convivial 'nends and with them went to Chicago , wherein a few days ho spent the money. iVhen ho sobered nnd saw what he had Jono ho was afraid to notify the firm and consequently came to Omaha , Since joing nero he has worked steadily and las accumulated enough to purchase household furniture and care for his family of a wife and five children. But a few days ago ho went to an at torney in this city and told him the story , placing in his hands a deed for real estate in Michigan which he owns , and instruct ing him to send it to the New York firm as part compensation for thn loss they had sustained. Before they had received the letter , however , the officers in employ of the firm had obtained information that Gregerson was in this city. When the arrest was made yesterday the scene 'was pathetic. Grcgerson bogged hard to bo allowed to settle nnd was released , as stated , upon making a part payment and giving his uotos for the rest. He Is an industrious man and will undoubtedly be able in a short time to clear himself of all obligation. CONCERT AT THE CASINO. An Enjoyable Musical Entertainment A Largo Attendance. The Casino concert pardon was filled lust evening with a most appreciative audience. Fully a thousand ladies and gentlemen , including General Crook , General Cowln , County Attorney Simeial and several others prominent in the city , were present. The following programme was excellently rendered by the Philhar monics , orchestra under the direction of Nahan Frantco : March . Prince Carl . Blal Overture . Martha. . Flotow \Vnltz . My Charmer. . . . Waldtoiif el Selection . Cannon . UUet TUo Nlgtcngalo. . Piccolo Soio..Molleuhauer Mr. SchrageL American Airs . ,1. W. Miner Irish Patrol . Puerner Overture . Semlramts . Itodslnl Polka . Oerster . Ilial Selection . The Mascot . Audran Waltz . Mythenbluethcn . Strauss Quickstep. . Fountain Gun Club.\Viogand The title "American Airs" was accom panied by rod lights , skyrockets and ex plosions. rtflort's Honors. Lewis S. Reed yesterday was elected president of the Equitable Trust com pany , and vice president of the Nebraska National bank. In the management of these well known and popular institu tions , both of winch will but increase in popularity because of Mr , Reed's con nection with them , the gentleman in question will devote a great deal of his time , having secured a liberal interest in each. Mr. Reed is well known as ono of the most reliable nnd prudent business men in the city , having lived hero for many years and acquired not only an ampin fortune , but also a pure and in corruptible reputation. DIED. WAGNEll-Knsa , daughter of Kutharlna and Fred Waicner , Juno a , aged eighteen years. Funeral will take place Juno 3 , at 2 p. m. , from her parents' residence. No. 811 South Eighth street. Friends are Invited. Another Detective ARenoy. John G. Dingman and Charles J Kmory , who have bcon conuectod with the Western Detective agonoy for some time , have gone into business by them selves and will soon open an oflico. N , B , FALCONER'S , MONDAY , Special Prices Made to Sell Thcso Goods With a Eusb. Grenadines , Surahs , Pongee , Embroidered Robes , Black Goods , Hosiery and Underwear at Falconer's Monday. SILKS ! SILKS ! SILKS ! BARGAINS IN BLACK SILKS. At no time have wo been able to show such bargains in Fine Black Silks. Every yard is guaranteed to give thorough sat isfaction. BLACK GROS GRAIN. Wo will only show fine goods at this sale. No cheap shoddy goods will be found in this lot. 40 pieces Black French Gros Grain Silks at $1.33 , that are worth $3.00. 33 pieces very fine French , Black Gros Grain Silk at $1.G8 , worth $2.50. 32 pieces of the finest Black Gros Grain Silk made at $2.17 that cannot bo duplica ted at less than $3.00. BLACK GRENADINE. 20 pieces Black Grenadine at 75cworth $1.00. 10 pieces Black Grenadine at 8-10 , worth $1.25. 10 pieces Black Grenadine at $1.00 , worth $1.50. $1.50.SURAHS SURAHS ! SURAHS ! 135 pieces Black and Colored Surahs at 89c , worth $1.00. 125 pieces Black and Colored Surahs at $1.00 , would bo cheap at $1.25. FIGURED PONGEE. 35 pieces 24-inch Cream and Tan Fig ured Pongee , in a splendid line of now Colorings at $1.00 , worth $1.50. FINE WOOL COMBINATION SUITS TO BE SLAUOIITKIIED AT THIS SALE. EVEHY SUIT MAIIKED TO SELL AND * SELL FAST. Do not wait , if you want a line Combi nation at less than half prico. This is the last chance of the season. 1RENCII COMBINATION SUITS. Fine French Combination Suits at $15.00 that'we have boon selling at $30.00. Fine French Combination Suits at $10.75 that wo have been soiling at $37,50 and $40.00. Fine French Combination Suits at $23.00 that we have been soiling at $45.00 to $47.50. $47.50.EMBROIDERED EMBROIDERED ROBES. 20 Seersucker Embroidered Robes at $1.50 each , worth $2.75. These robes arc very suitable foi morning wrappers. 50 Fancy Batiste and Swiss Robes nt $3 , worth $4.50. 500 Fine Batiste Embroidered Robes in white. Also colors with embroidery to match at $4 , worth $7.50. This is the best value in Robes ever shown by us. Order one , and if It is not satisfactory , wo will refund your money. 50 Embroidered Robes in white nnd striped Batiste , also White Swiss at $5. They are worth $8.75 , 200 Fine Swiss Robes at $7.00 would bo cheap at $10.00. * 31 Fancy French Sateen and Batiste Robes that wo have been selling from $15.00 to $10.50 , at this sale only $12.50. 12 Fine French Sateen Embroidered Robes at $17.50 that we have been selling from $25 to $30.00. All these Robes have 4 } yards narrow and 4 } yards wide embroidery. BLACK GOODS ! BLACK GOODS ) BLACK GOODS ! FIVE FIVE FIVE BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! 30 inch all wool Black Cushmcro at 37)0. ) , worth OOc. 38 Inch black all wool Albatross cloth at 37JO. , worth 60c. 43 inch all wool black Albatross cloth at OOc. , worth $1.00. 43 inch black French Serge at 75c. , worth $1. $1.SPECIAL SPECIAL ! SPECIAL ! 48 inch very fine all wool cashmere at $1.00. This cashmere would be cheap at $1.50. Note the width 48 inches. READY MADE WHITE DRESSES SPECIAL BARGAINS MONDAY. WHITE LAWN DRESSES , Tucked skirt embroidered waist and sash , AT f3.60. Embroidered milled skirt , waist trimmed with , embroidery , WHITE LAWN DRESSES AT $4.00. Pleated front , with embroidered yoke and waist , WHITE LAWN DRESSES AT $4.50. Tucked skirt , with embroidered yoke , waist , sleeves and sash , WHITE LAWN DRESSES AT $0.00. Skirt , embroidered front and trimmed waist , waistHITE \\HITE LAWN DRESSES AT $7.50. Skirt , tucked front , milled back , em broidered sash , yoke and sleeves , WHITE LAWN DRESSES AT $9.50. Pleated front , tucked hick shirt , em broidered yoke. WHITE LAWN DRESSES AT $10.50 Embroidered skirt and waist. WHITE LAU'N DRESSES AT $13.50 Solid embroidered suit. WHITE LAWN DRESSES AT $13.50 Skirt , embroidered rufllcs. and solid embroidered waist. WHITE LAWN DRESSES AT $15.00 Misses' White Suits at $1.25 , $1.35 , $1.50 , $2.00 , $2.25 , ? 2.60 , up to $7.50 , in ages 0 tolG. Children's White Suits from 42o to $7.60. $7.60.Wo Wo also show a line of Misses' Ging ham nnd Seersucker Suits , in ages G , 8,10 and 12 , at $2.75 to $4.75. HOSIERY ! HOSIERY ! 200 dozen children's French Ribbed Black Cotton Hose , full regular made they would bo cheap at 33o our price is 19c per pair. All sizes children's Brilliant Lisle Hose in Drab Shades only , at 25c worth from 3oc to GOc. Children's French Ribbed Black and Colored Cotton Hose , double knee , at 2oc , worth 40c. LADIES' HOSIERY. SPECIAL BARGAINS. 100 dozen ladies' solid Color Cotton Hose , also Tans and Black Cotton Hose , Split Feet , at 25o , worth 40c. ICO dozen Ladies' Black and Colored Lisle Hose , Split ) Feet , at OOc , worth $1.00. $1.00.MEN'S MEN'S BALBRIGAN SHIRTS , I 85 CENTS. Wo will scll'l ' Case of 30 Dozen Men's Balbriggan Shirts'at 25c. They are sold by other stores as a great bargain at 35o. Remember , wo only ask 25c. SILK LACE MITTS. 200 dozen Ladies' Pure Silk Lace Mitts , all colors , also Black , at 25o , worth 45c. N. B. FALCONER. AMUSEMENTS. ROLAND HEED. On Monday evening , Juno 13 , the pop ular comedian , Roland Reed , will appear at Boyd's opera house in his successful comedy of "Humbug. " The perform ance will bo given for the benefit of the charity fund of the Omaha lodge of Elks , and a rousing house is assured. NAIAD QUEEN. After nearly three months' preparation Arthur C. McKnieht and 350 of the 800 pupils of Ins free vocal and elocutionary classes will present the lona-looked-for fairy spectacle of the Naiad Queen. Tha inaugural presentation will be to-morrow night. Juno G , at Boyd's opera house , and it will bo continued throughout the week. The entire corps of performers will not take part nightly , but will appear alter nating nights , thus giving many of the little folks a chance to rest. The entertainment promises to be of exceptional beauty and novelty. The opera was written for Mr. Mo- Knight at the close of his eventful career as the "Boy Orator , " which was brought about through the instrumentality of the murderous bandit , Jesse James , and un wittingly he expended a fortune upon it in preparing It for the public gaze. The eminent artists , Paul Labouyou , of Paris , Fr , . Emanuel Salvifredo , of Milan , Italy , and Robert Hopkin , of Edinburgh , Scot land , painted most of its scenery , which is Raid to be of rare boautv , and the cos tumes and unique mechanical appliances were largely the handiwork of noted French artizans. METZ OARDKH. The German comedy company of Ban- reis , Puls , Kooh. Uhlig , Mrs. Puls-Ahl , Mrs. Uaureis and others appear at this place this evening * in "Der Haus- schlussol , " and "Eino Ueborrasohnng. " Both of these are bright and jolly pieoes and contain a number of pretty songs. They will be followed with a ball. NAIAD QUEEN. On to-morrow evening , the first per form an 30 of McNight's Naid Queen will bo given at the opera house. The an nouncements made concerning this enter tainment l ad one to believe that some thing extraordinary may be expected. ENFORCING THE ORDINANCES. Chief Seayey tunes An Order Which Kxcltca Comment. Chief of Police Leavey issued the fol lowing order yesterday : Special Order No. 2j , , OMAHA , Neb. . June 4,1587. Captain Cor- mlck : You will Instruct your mnn to eft * force the city ordinance relating to fast driv- Inir. i , Fruit venders and others selling their specialties from -hand carts and other vehi cles , who In any. way obstruct the streets must be compelled to move to some loss fre quented locality ; ' You will notify all persons whose wares , goods , sign boards ) , etc. , are placed upon the sidewalks in from of their premises that , ac cording to the city < ordinance , they are an obstruction and nuitt * be removed. You will have all hacks and cabs removed to the cab stands designated by ordinance , to-wit : Mo. 1 , located on the west side of Four teenth street , betwwm Harney nnd the alley next south of Karnara street ; No. 2 , north side of Harnoy street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets ; No. 8 , cast side of thirteenth street between the alley next north ot Uoiurlas street and Dodge street : No. 4 , east side of Ninth street between the alley next south of Harney street and How ard street ; No. 5 , east side of Thirteenth street between Parnnm and Douglas sheets. Kxpresa wagons should be distributed , one only to each corner , Mandlni : on the strcgts running north and south , and none should be permitted to stand elsewhere upon any of the streets. ly ) order oft _ \V. S. SEAVKY. Chief of Police. The poiice at once commenced the wmk ot notification of persons who have heretofore been disregarding the ordi nances referred to. There was consid erable "kicking" from some Bourcea , especially cabmen. They will as * the council to puss a now ordinance chang * ing the location of their atandj. DIRECTION OF THE SCHOOLS , The Important Election to Take Place To-morrow. POPULAR NON-PARTISAN TICKET. It Meet * With General Approval The Republican Convention Yes terday and the Candidates Tut Forward. The Republican Convention. D. H. Mercer called the republican con vention to order at 2:30 : o'clock this af ternoon. Two hundred were present. Lcivitt Burnham was elected temporary chairman and Joe Redman was appointed secretary. The following committee on credentials was appointed : Lewis H. Webster , P , J. Barrett , C. Wchrcr , R. W. Breckinridgo , Joe Red man , C. A. Gcllatle , Paul Vandervoort , J. B. West , George Hammond. The committee reported in ten ininutqs , the following delegates entitled to scats : First Ward : A. J. Hobcn , JohnMathio- son , J. S. Hascall , Ernest Stuht , L. II , Webster , John Rosicky , E. C. Cooper. Second Ward : John H. Butler , PJ. . Barrett , Daniel Shelly , Frank Doorak , J. Brodcrlck , John Boyd , George B. Stryker. Third Ward : P. J. Williams , Julius S. Cooley. W. it. Gamble , Charles Wohrer , J. O. Adams , Dr. W.B. Lavender , C. J. Mentor. Fourth Ward : E. Harnoy , R. W. Breck inridgo. E. Whitthorn , Frank E. Moores , N. Shelton , J. A. Wakclicld , M. Gold smith. Fifth Ward : Joseph Redman , James Young , C. Woodman , J. M. Counsman , D. Parmalco , Dan Wallace , Frank Red man. Sixth Ward H. D. Estabrook , D. P. Redman , H. T. Leavitt , J. W. Reeco , John F. Page , W. P. Morrow , C. A. Gel- latte. Seventh Ward Paul Vandervoort , Louis Peterson. John McDonald , Frank Crawford , J. M. Honsel , L. 11. Bradley , A.L.Wiggins. Eighth Ward G. K. Spaulding , J. J. Seville , William Coburn , Otto Lobeck , J. B. West , L. Burnham , Dennis Lane. Ninth Wurd-S. K. Felton.F. H.Babor. Charles Unitt , Gcorgo Hammond , T. W. Blackburn , Charles Johnson , M. S. Lind- soy. soy.The report of the committee was re ceived and accepted. The temporary organization was de clared to be permanent. The convention then proceeded to nom inations by wards , with the following re sult : First Ward-William A. Kelley , V. L. Yodika were named. Kelley received 51 votes and was declared the nominee. Second Ward Morris Morrison was nominated unanimously. Third Ward-Julius 8. Cooley , Henry T. Clark nnd Charles Weir were named. Henry T. Clark was nominated , receiving 49 votes and Cooley 10. Fourth Ward r red W. Gray was nom inated unanimously. Fifth ward Ed Parmolco was unani mously nominated. Sixth ward J. A. McClure was nomi nated by acclamation. Seventh ward De Ver Sholcs was also nominated by acclamation. Eighth ward Dr. Savillo , Dr. S. K. Spaulding and George R. Rathbun were named. Dr. Savillo was nominated nnd the nomination made unanimous. Ninth ward S. K. Fclton was unani mously chosen. Messrs. Blackburn , Moore and Brcckin- ridge wore appointed a committee to de cide upon the terms which are to bo filled by the candidates. The committee re ported as follows : McClure , Sholcs , Fclton , Clarke nnd Savillo for the long term ; Morrison and Parmalco for two years ; Kelly and Gray for ono yenr. The convention then adjourned. TOMORROW'S ELECTION. Every Taxpayer anil Mother Should Vote For the School lioard. The election of members of the school board will bo hold to-morrow , The voting places will bo at the prin cipal school in each ward , and will bo open from 8 o'clock in the morning until G o'clock in the evening. THE I'OLLS. The polls nre as follows : First Ward Pacinc street school building , between Ninth and Tenth streets. Second Ward Hartman school building , Sixteenth street , between Williams and Hickory. Third Ward Dodge street school buldlng , southeast corner Eleventh and Dodge. Fourth Ward High school Imldlnir. Fifth Ward Lake street school building , corner Nineteenth and Lake streets. Sixth Ward hong school building , Corby street , near Thirty-second. Seventh Ward ( Juealey school building , Clark Plitre , on ( ieorela aventio. KldithS'aid Izard street school building , Izard street , between Nineteenth and Twen tieth. Ninth \Vard-Farnam street school build- Inir. Inir.All the public schools will bo closed , and children will bo expected to remain at homo. All males who rcgtatarod nt the last election will bo entitled to vote , as also all thosn who wera not registered but who can swear in their vote. All women ever the ago of twonty-ono who pay taxes on real ustato will bo al lowed to vote. Women who have children in attend ance upon thu publia sohoolK whether with or without properly , will also bo en titled to vote , without registering. If thu vote of any woman is challenged , the judge may require her to answer questions touching her eligibility to vote. namely , whether she bo over twenty-one years , own real estate or have children. THK TICKCT. The best ticket , by all odds. Is that of the non-partisans , which is as follows : Augustus Pratt , J. A. McClure , A. P. Tukoy , Truman Buck , Fred W. Gray , Mrs. Dr. Dinsmoor , Hon. J. S. Gibson , V. L. Vodickti , T. A. Croigh. Mr. Vodica , Mr. Gibson , and Mrs. Dr. Dinsmoor were selected , by the commit tee appointed for that purpose , to take the places vacated by the declination of Mr. Congdon , Mrs. O. N. Ramsey and Miss Elizabeth Popplcton. At a meeting held last night , the selection was ratified by a com mittee of citizens , over which S. P. Morse presided , and upon motion of Mr. William Wallace. TUB CANDIDATES. Augustus Pratt is ono of our most re spected citi/.eus. For years ho was the senior racmbor of the well known coal firm of Pratt & Towlu. Having boon successful in business , and acquired extensive possessions of real property in this city and county , ho is now devoting his time exclusively to the management of those interests , J. A. MoClure is a provision dealer in the country northwest of the oity and in the vicinity of the deaf nnd dumb insti tute , in which , for a time he was ono of the professors. Ho has resided bore for about ten years and several of his chil dren are now in atteadanco uuon our schools. Ho is a competent gentleman and would make prudent and successful member of the board. A. P. Tukey is a real estate dealer , having bcon engaged in the business for live years back. Ho is an intelligent gentleman with preeminent nent qualifications for the position for which he has been nominated. His ollicc is over the Burlington ticket office , 14th and Fnrnam streets. It is unnecessary to say who Truman Buck is. Beside the fact that ho has had otliccs thrust upon him. ho is a mnn of broad learn ing , amiable disposition nnd a love for our schools which renders his nomination an ideal ono. Not less known is Fred Gray , one of the foremost and enterprising of our citi zens , who has served his people in both the council and the legislature. Ho is the well known lumber dealer of Douglas street , und besides a man of wealth nnd education. He will make an admirable member of the board. Mrs. Dr. Dinsmoor is so well known as to require but little notice. 8ho has for years been identified with all our benev olent undertakings , is the leader of the state board of organized charities , and largely to her work is to bo credited the establishment of the industrial homo for women which was authorized by the last legislature. Hon. J. S. Gibson has frequently been honored by the people with ollioo. For four terms ho was a member of the coun cil , three of which he was president. Ho also served some terms in the legis lature , and is now n member of the firm of Hartraan & Gibson , real estate dealers and financial agents. His qualifications for membership on the board are unquestioned. V. L. Vodica has boon a resident of the city for twenty years. For ten yours after his arrival he worked as a cabinet maker for the Union Pacific. Ho then became immigrant agent for the B. &M. , a position which ho retained for a num ber of years , finally returning into thn management of his own and other inter ests , Ho is a man of excellent education and a llueut linguist , speaking in several languages with the greatest of case. T. A. Creigh formerly held the posi tion of deputy auditor , under State Audi tor Woston. Ho then oame to this city , during his stay being largely engaged in financial work , and now being the senior member of the firm of Creigh , Daniels & Co. Ho is a thoroughly conscientious and reliable gentleman , of conservative views and great devotion to educational affairs. His qualifications for the otfice are social , moral and intellectual , nnd commcud him to everybody. Array RIHe Competition. General Order No 89. ADJUTANT GKNKUAL'S OKFICB , WASH INGTON , Juno 1,1887. I. The competition of distinguished marksmen provided for in paragraph COS , Blunt's "Rille and Carbine Firing , " will take place this year at the Bellevue rilio range , near Omaha , Nob. , commencing on September lth ! ) , and will bo conducted by Major-General V. Henry , Ninth cav alry.H. . H. For this competition selections.will bo irado by department commanders from these of the class of distinguished marksmen who may bo serving in their commands as follows : Two from the Department of the East. One from the Department of Dakota. Three from the Department of the Platte. Ono from the Department of the Mis souri. Two from the Department of Texas. Ono from the Department of thu Co lumbia. One from thu Department of California. Ono from the Department of Arizona , and the selected murksmnn are directed to report to the commanding general , De partment of the Platte , on September K ) . HI. The commanding general , De partment of the Plattii , is charged with thu arrangement of all necessary dotaSU during thu mooting of the team of distin guished marksmen , nnd upon the com pletion of the contest will order all con nected therewith to return to their respective - spoctivo stations. The travel herein directed is necessary for thu public f-ervico. By command of Lt.-Gen. Sheridan. [ faKJNKDj R. C. DjlHM , Adjutant-Uonoral. Invitations are out for a reception on Thursday evening , Juno 0 , by Dr. and Mrs. Mercer , at their elegant residence on Walnut Hill. BENNISOfi BROS , ' SLAUGHTER , Our Summer Grand Ohop-Up Sale Prices Smashed All to Pieces , Our Stock of Dress OoudH | q Very Liar KC and Must llo Reduced TliU Month to Mnko lloom For Now Fall OooiU. Thin is a bona fide sale , the goods must go and wo place our entire Dress Goods stock on sale next week at prices that will make Homo howl. Wo quote below a few prices and these prices are made regardless of values or profits. It is simply a Grand Summer Clearing sale. 150 pieces -12-inch all wool Dress Goods in Plaids. Checks , Stripes , Fancy Mix tures , Solid Colors. All new desirable goods on sale Monday. All nt ono price to close ; GOo per yard ; don't ask any questions. 100 pieces 'M nnd 40 inch Dress Goods in Checks , Stripes , Mixtures , Solid Colors and all at one price 25c i > or yard. 100 pieces Fancy Dress Goods , allatlSo per yard. Monday 100 dozen all Linen Bleached Huok Towels , size 20x40 at 17c | each a scorcher. Monday only 300 full si/o White Bed Spreads. Sold everywhere at f 1.95. Our price Monday 75o each. Monday only 50 pieces Cream Crinkle Seersuckers , 20 yards for f 1. Monday only 1 case 80-inch Bleached Muslin. 15 yards for f 1. Monday only 20 pieces Scotch Zephyr Ginghams , 12 yards for $1 Monday only GO pieces Dress Style Ginghams , Ojc per yard , worth 1'ilc. Monday only 1 case 80-inch Bleached Musliu of extra fine quality , 12 yards for $1. SPECIAL. Next week we will offer bargains daily. Our buyu who is now cast , wires ua of some special lots of goods that lie has closed out at a very low price. As the quantity is largo and the season is ad vanced , wo are anxious to clean them out quicK , and wo will make some very low prices to do it. The goods will bo placed on sale the coming week. BENNLSON BROS. , 1510-1531 Douglas St , THE COURTS. The Work Done hy Our Tribunals on Saturday. The jury in the case of Ofhoor Green vs. Constable Edgerton returned a sealed verdict last evening , it was opened this morning and found to bo In fuvor of the plaintiff. The matter in question was a reward ot $ 100 for the arrest of two fel lows for stealing silk in Lincoln. Edgor- ton claims to have arrested both of them , but Green claims that the apprehension of ono was after the follow had been put in the jail , as a suspicious character , by Officer Green. Both of the parties ar rested were convicted and sent to Lin coln. One of them has served his term , the other is still in the penitentiary. Ed gerton says bo proposes to ask for a new trial. Judges Neville , Hopewnll and Groff , this morning called the motion docket. Thorn will bo no criminal business next week , and Judge Grotf will help the other judges in civil cases. Stephen Robinson has bought suit in the district court against his former partner , William McHugh for a settlement of the all'airs of the partnership business. lie says that both of them were engaged in the piling business , and that the amount o ( that done was about $14,000. The ex penses of the same were about $7,000. Sinoo the dissolution of the firm Robin son claims that ho lias been unable to ef fect a settlement with McHugh , although he has several times tried to do so and that the greater part of the proceeds were controlled by McHugh and that at least $2,500 are now dm ttio plaintiff. The latter also states that McHugh has hired persons to mutiluto the books of the firm so that a proper accounting may not tuko placo. lie therefore prays for a pottloment nnd a temporary in junction to restrain MoIIugh from Inter fering with the books , and an order that the same bo turned ever to the court for safety. Judge Hopowcll granted the in junction , though no day was sot for a hearing. McHugh and ox-Commissioner Knight went on the bond of $1(10. ( C. H. B. Carter sues Nora Coltun , John L. Kennedy , W. L. McCaguo and the city of Omaha , through the treasurer , in a transaction in which a mortgage was given on the east forty-four feet of lot a , block 11. Cormick's addition. Charles Case brings suit against the An- clo-Amorican Provision and Union Stock Yards companies for $12,000 , for damages sustained in nn accident caused by the cars of these companies knocking him off a platform. _ THE COailNfiINATIO.VATj HAY. Selection of Hon. O. B. Hunt on Orator Other Attractions. The committee 01 the Knights of Labor who have charge of arrangements for the grand Fourth of July celebration have engaged Hon. O. S. Hunt , of Chicago , a.s thu orator of the occasion. Mr , Hunt la nn cloquimt speaker. The arrangements have been con cluded for thu chariot races and balloon ascensions. A ten mill ) race between John S. Prince , the bicyclist , und a skll- iul equestrian on a thoroughbred hor.se , has been arranged. The pttrso will bo ? r > 0. 0.Of the ? 1.000 required for the celebra tion } 3,000 lias already beun subscribed. Numerous trades unions have signified an intention of participating in the cele bration of the day. The committee will hold n meeting at the southeast corner of Twelfth ai'd Far * num to-morrow evening. " * > * * *