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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1890)
- THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 17 , 1890. THE CITY. Albert nicrstndt.tho celebrated nrtlst , la oxjxjcUxl to nrrlvo In tlio city tonight. It IB tlio Intention to give him a recaption nt the rooms ot tlio Omahii nrt association. Articles of Incorporation of the J. II. Evnns city steam laundry wcro filed with the county dork. The capital stock Is flxed at $100,000 , and the Incor- norntors nro J. n. Evans , C. E. "Wllldns , Millnrd M. Robertson and U. R. Evans. The wives and daughters of the mem bers of Court Eclipse No. 107 , Indepen dent Order of 'Foresters , will tflvo a se lect mask ball at Garfield's hall Now Ycnr'n ' ovo. Prizes will bo awarded to the parties having the most unique cos tumes , Tickets are $1 each. The members of the Young Men's Christian association will ulvo an enter tainment In their gymrmHium Thursday cvonlnp , December 18 , at 8 o'clock. The programme will bo vavlcd with contests , drills and voluntary exorcises. The members have endeavored to make this the host entertainment over given. Notice of the dissolution of the Pyth ian Spur publishing company was Hied yesterday with the county clorkand It. H.Lucas was appointed to collect all debts duo the corporation and sell all its prop erty at public sale. The stockholders of the concern were Vf , A.Saundors , R. II. Lucas , I1. J. Snckott and W. L. Seism. The McCord-Brady campnny filed articles ot incorporation in the olllco of the county clerk yesterday. The capital tock of the company la $300,000 , with James McCord , William II. McCord , John S. Brady , James II. McCord and Frank J. Iloel as incorporators and directors. The object of the company is the dealing in groceries at wholesale , with the principal place of business in the city of Omaha. The articles pro- vldo that corpor-itlon shall termi nal j on December 15 , 1010. Nearly nil colds are slight ntilrst , but thci tendency Is to so lower tlio system that the BufTerer becomes a ready victim to miy preva lent disease. The use of Aycr's Cherry Pec toral , In the bcgiuniilg of a cold , would guard against the Uaiircr , i Dr. Blrnoy cures catarrh , Boo bldg. 8. A. Orchard Has a fine line of reception chairs , fancy rockers , Indies' ' desks and ladies' ' glove cases just the thing for un elegant Christmas present. f Tlio Winter of Our Content is the title of a recent charming paper ! by that brillnnt writer Charles Dudley l * Vvurnor , wherein the glories' of the Pnclllc coast , as' a winter resort , are most graphically described. The Amer ican people nro beginning to understand that the Puget Sound country is ono of our most splendid possessions and that the name of the "Mediterranean of the Pacific" Is a happy title not misapplied. Iirspeaking of Mount Tacoma , Senator George P. Edmunds says : "I would bo willing to go 600 miles again to see that scone , The continent is yet in ignorance of what will bo ono of the grandest show places as well ns sanitariums. If Switzerland Is rightly called the playground of Europe , I am satisfied that around the base of Mount Ruintor will become a prominent place of resort , not for America only , but for the world ho- eidcs , with thousands of sites for build ing purposes , that arc- nowhere excelled for the grandeur of the vlow that can bo obtained Irom tlioin , with topographical features that would make the most perfect - foct system of drainage both possible and easy , and with a most agreeable and health giving climate. " Thousands of dollghtoa tourists over the Union P.valtlo ttho past year bear ample testimony to ttho beauty and majesty of this now empire- the Pucc northwest. CIIKOMSTEU'S LIFE. The Stnto Endeavoring to Find Who In ItCHponsible Tor Taking It. The defense , in the Tony Frank murder trial Introduced their testimony yesterday morning. The first witness examined was J. C. Reeves , who was recalled to show that from the position In which Mr. and Mrs. Strublo were sitting In the front room they could not BCO Chronistcr and Mrs. Hood in the kitchen , olthoug they had previously testified that they could see both of them. Observer L0. . Welsh of the signal ofllco was the next witness and testified as to the Into of the weather on the night the mur der was committed. Ho stated that snow fell and the weather was generally cloudy. O. O. Connors was the next witness and win called for the purpose of showing that , in 'tho position In which It had been shown Chronlster was sitting , his head would have been so low down , with reference to the window through which ho was shot , that tbo shot would have blown the whole top of his head oft Instead of having the effect It did. Judge Uoano and a jury took up the case of Anilelucin , Murray against Judge L. H. Bradley. The suit was Drought to recover $200 for n horse which was killed and a car riage which was damaged in u runaway ac cident on July 4 of the present year. The petition alleges that Judge Bradley hired tlio carriage In question at the plaintiff's ' livery ittnblo and the torses ran away , smashing the carriage and injuring ono of the horses so that It died. The plaintiff seeks to recover $200 for the horse aud the damages to the vehicle. The trial of the case of Edward Nelson against William II. Long was commceccd in Judiro Doan's court yestcaday uftcrnoon. Both of the parties are wealthy farmers re siding near Waterloo , in the western part of the county. There Is trouble between the two men and it Is of long standing. In his petition Kelson asks for $5,000 to patch up a damaged reputation , and he also alleges that Long is the cause of all his trouble. Accord ing to the testimony Nelson borrowed some money of Long , which ho did not pay. Long Insisted upon payment , but the money was not forthcoming , ana n tow nights later an ciley was hung la n nubile place and plac arded , "William U. Long , 10 per cent per month. " This made Long mad , and ho turned In and circulated a remonstrance against the appointment of Kelson to the po sition of postmaster of the town. In addition to this , Nelson now charges thnt Long circu lated a report that ho was a thief and ought to be In tlio penitentiary , and would bo there if ho got his just dues. Federal Court , Judge Dundy held a short session of court yesterday afternoon , at which the case of Davis & ICelloy against tbo Kansas City & Beatrice railroad was disposed of for the present. Uuvls & IColloy were contractors , and in the construction of the roadbed per formed labor and furnished material to the amount of $ ll,5U9.U7. Shortly after this the road went into the hands of a receiver anO the contractors werq loft without their pay. Suits were brought , but in the meantime a mortgage was given to the Now York secur ity company. The attorneys for the cred itors held that the labor claims should come in ahead of the mortgage. This question was brought up yesterday and un a showing the receiver was enjoined from paying any claims until the case can bo hoard , as to whether or uot the mortgage Is n prior lion. Judge Dundy will hear the arguments on this point on January SEJ at tbo Lincoln term. County Court. In the county court Joseph Karan has brought suit against Frank J. Bholauy to recover 1003.70 , duo on eight promissory notes , Milton Roger * < & Sons have sued Mattlo Martin and seek to recover $772 , duo on a bil of roods sold and delivered. The Homo investmontcompany hasbrough suit against Mary Lipsoy to recover f310 , the balance duo on a promissory note. Mrs. Wlnslow'a soothing syrup Is the bes of all remedies for children teething. 25 cents fcbotUo. MOUSE'S. Toys nnd Fancy Good * , Ctli Floor. Open till 0 o'clock this ovenlmr , and TO shall open a special table of dolls nnd other toys and fancy goods nt 25 CENTS , hat will ho found worth from 0o to $1.60 each. Wo Invite every ono to come and visit our Christmas display. The boys'nickel ilatcdREPEATING REPEATING RIFLES , $2.60. are Belling fast ; hundreds of mall ordora or them yesterday. TIIE MOUSE DRY GOODS CO. Dr Birnoy cures cntnrrh , Bee bldg ] Washington aucl Oregon. This now empire of the northwest la attracting universal attention and the eason for this is the nlmost unlimited osources that have recently been opened nd tlio surprising growth of this region. . .argo agricultural areas ; vast forests and immense deposits of precious motnla are to bo found in Oregon and Washing- on , and by reason of the varied natural csources of the country this section liters unoqunled 'opportunities for the nvostinont of capital and location of in- lustries that are not surpassed by the older sections of the United States. The Jnion Pacific on account of its fast line , through Pullman sleepers and din- ng cars , free reclining chnir cars and reo colonist sleepers from the Missouri river , is conceded to bo the favorite onto for persons going to olthor Wash- ngtonor Oregon. For pamphlets fully descriptive of the ibovo named states , or for rules , time of rains or any information pertaining to ho Union Pacific , call on or address our nearest ticket ngont or the under- Igned , who will most cheerfully furnish my Information that may bo desired. A. P. Dcuel , city ticket agent , 1302 Fur- lam street , Omalm , Nob. A. QUESTION BUT 1 LED. low City Prisoners In the County Jail Must be Fed. The agreement entered Into between the ity nnd the county concerning the boarding of prisoners la the county Jail provides that 'the ' county will permit all persons convicted n the police court of the city of Omaha of lolntlons of tbo ordinances of the city to bo ecolvcd , kept , lodged nnd fed in the county all of said Douglas county , and will iay to the sheriff of said county ill charges and fees for receiving nnd keep- ng. lodging and feeding said prisoners. "The city hereby agrees , in case it is do- idcd in the suit of Douglas county vs. Viiliam Coburn. now pending in the supreme : ourtof Nebraska , that the city of Omaha is [ able for the charges and fees for receiving , teeping , lodging and feeding sold prisoners n the county Jail ot Douglas county , Job. ; that the city will reimburse ho county for nil charges , and ees incurred or paid under this contract for iccplng , receiving , lodging and tccding said irisnners in the county Jail. "Tho city reserves , however , the right to ot off against such charges or fees , in cnso f liability for the same , any moneys duo and wing to the city from the county. " The agreement is signed by Mayor Gushing nd Chairman Anderson , and attested by the Ity and county clerks. Remarked by I { , C. Joiner of Allen P. O. , Illlsdalo Co. , Mich. : "Nothing gave my heumatism such quick relief as Or. Thomas' Clcctrio Oil believe it infallible for rheu matics. rho only railroad tram out of Omaha run expressly for the accommodation of ) mnha , Council Bluffs , Dos Moines and Jhicngo business is the Rock Island vcs- ibulecl limited , leaving Omaha at 4:30 p. m. daily. Ticket olllco , 1002 Sixteenth and Farnam sts. , Omaha , Weather Probabilities. For December Indications point to cold , frosty weathor. That , however , will make no difference to those who ravel in the steam-heated and electric- ightod , limited , vestibule train which s run only by the Chicago , Milwaukee & -SL Paul Ky. between Omaha and Chicago. This elegant train leaves Omaha ntO:10p. : m. arriving in Chicago at 0:30 : a. m. , in time to make all eastern connections. For further informatioa apply at city ticket ofllco , 1501 Farnam ot. , Omaha , P. A. NASU , J. E. PKKSTOH. General Agent City Passenger Agent. The now offices of the Great Rock Island route , 1002 Sixteenth nnd Farnam streets , Omaha , are the finest in the city. Call and see them. Tickets to all points east at lowest rates. A Charming Memory. No Improvement have boon so marked , jo signally perfect In attainment , in the last few yours , as the numerous luxuries which have been Introduced in transcon tinental .travel. Instead of harrowing recollections the tourist now has loft to him when his journey is completed , a charming memory of perfect train ser vice and palace dining cars. The ar rangements this winter for dining cars on the Union and Southern Pacific roads is something far in advance of anything in that hitherto attempted. Dr. Birnoy cures catarrh. Boo bldg. - Army Notes. Chaplain Parker has been ordered relieved from duty in the Department of the Platto. Oaptaln W.V. . Rogers , retired , formerly ot the Ninth Infantry , and for several years stationed In this department , died in Cali fornia a few days ago. Sergeant Orllch , company 1C , Seventeenth infantry , stationed at Fort D. A. Uusscll , has been granted a furlough for two mouths by authority of General Miles. 'Captain Huhlen , assistant quartermaster , has been ordered to report to General Brooke for temporary duty In tno depart ment of the Phitto. Captain Ruhlon will ar rive this nftornoon. Captain Markland , First Infantry , sta tioned at Fort Niobrara , has been grantc4 a leave of absence for ono month , on account of sickness. Captain Charles Parker , the senior captain of the Ninth cavalry , died In Washington , 1) . C. , on Friday last nnd was burled at the Ar lington national cemetery on Sunday. Con tain 1'arker's death promotes Lieutenant 11. II. Wright of the Ninth cavalry , who was lately examined for promotion at Fort Leavonworth. Private John Oeho , company A Sixteenth Iniantry , stationed at Fort Du Chesno has been ordered discharged from the army by reason of purchase of discharge. Private Finko , company C Sixteenth in- fnntry , stationed nt Fort DuChcsno , has been ordered transferred to company D , Twenty-first infantry at Fort Douglas , Utah and ordered sent to his new company. Baking Powder Cced la Million * ol Hornet 40 XMH UM BuaitrtU BOTH ENDS OF MAN. "When It ain't ono thing' , its two , " ns. tno old lady pertinently remarked. Wo'vo boon so busy lately advertising our Suit and Over coat Departments thnt we've somewhat neglected two departments wherein wo clothe "both ends of man. " Upstairs on our second floor we've got a Hat store end a Shoe store ; not very pretty , nor is the furniture very elegant , but the goods are there and the prices are tharo too , low prices prices thnt hat stores and shoo stores don't care to talk about. NOW ABOUT SHOES. Wo keep nil kinds of Shoes for all kinds of men , nnd men in different "walks" In life want different sorts of shoes. The laboring man don't want the kind of a shoe that a banker wears ( wishes ho could step Into the banker's shoes , but that's different. ) , nor does the bank man want the kind of n shoe the laboring man wears "don't need them In his business. " We sell a shoe with solid solo 'leather insole and counter for one twenty-five ; shoo stores say one seventy-five. For one sixty-five or ono eighty-five wo sell shoes well worth ninety cents to a dollar more. At two fifty we sell a genuine Goodyear welt. "That's enough said , don't you think ? " At three dollars and ninety cents we sell a shoe that makes a friend for us of every man who buys them Shoe stores try to sell as good a one for five dollars. Some do , more don't. In high grade shoes we carry three distinct lines , at four twenty-five , four seventy-five and five and a quarter the last ono a genutno French calf and every bitinade by hand. They represent a saving of a dollar and a half to two dollars a pair. Boys'shoes , made for wear , sizes eight to twelve , eighty-fivo cents ; thirteens to twos , a dollar-ten : twos to fives ( high button ) , otio- forty. Wo sell Rubbers , Rubber Boots , Arctics , etc. TO TOP OFF. No'matter how good a suit of clothes a man has on , no matter how stylish an overcoat a'dorns his person , no matter how immacu late his shirt front , if he has on a shabby hat It condemns the whole outfit. We'll ' tell you about our Hats. "Wo curry a large assortment of Hats for men and boys , soft hats , stiff hats , good goods , right prices. We don't carry the kind of a hat where you pay three dollars for the hat and two more for the name of the fellow that made it. We give a man a dollar's worth of hat for a dollar's worth of money. We've ' stiff hats for 950 [ ever see one ? ] , $1.25 , $1.40 , $1.75 , $2 and $2.2' $ , [ The best made at $3. ] Soft hats are here sold for 750 , . $ i , $1.25 , $1.50 , $1.75 and $2. And to sort of "cap" the climax we've got ' Men's Cloth Caps for 400 , 500 and 6oc. Boys' Cloth Caps at 150 , 260 and 350. . . - . Plush Caps [ the best ones are made of "Walker plush ] , at 95c , $1.25 , $1.50 , $ r-75 , $2 , $2,25 and $2.5o'- ' We have today marked down a lot of Boys' extra fine Overcoats to about half price. NEBRASKA CLOTHING GO. , KOUR/TEXRN'TH AND DOUGLAS. . We'll announce something new about Wednesday or Thursday. Open evenings until 9 p. m. ; Saturdays 10 p. m v . J Marked Interrst is now shown by eastern people in the settlement of Oregon and Washington , particularly that region adjacent'.to Puget Sound. The reason for this is the almost unlimited resources that have lately been opened , up , mid the surpris ing growth of Portland , Tucoma , Seattle and other titles and towns along Puget Sound. The Union Pacific on account of its fast time , short line , through Pullman palace sleepers , frco reclining1 chair cars , elegant dining cars , and free Pullman colonist sleepers , froin the Missouri river , Is the favorite route to this region , and tickets via this line should always bo asked for. For complete Information relative to this romuruablo section , time of trains , rates , pamphlets , etc. , call on your near est ticket agent or address the under signed. E. L. L03IAX , General Passenger Agent , Omuha , Nob. Dr. Birnoy cures catarrh , Bee bldg Through coaches Pullman palace sleepers , dining cars , free reclining chair cars to Chicago and intervening points via the great Rock Island route. Ticket olllco 1002 , Sixteenth and Farnnm , The Shilling Of the old world , soldiers , statesmen and men of letters , all write in the most extravagant pralso of our facilities for travel in America. And wo are entitled to the prniso. On every English line there is the same old dusty lunch coun ter , known by all tourists for these many years. Not oven a drink of water ; nor a crust of broad to bo had on the train. No wonder our transatlantic friends ex press amazement when they sit down tea a hotel dinner on ono of the palace dining cars on the "Union and Southern Pacific railways an arrangement which is the most perfect in the country today. Dr. Dnryca in Mount Vcrnon. Dr. Joseph Duryea of this city spolto. last Friday In Mount Vcrnon , la. , about "Coinci dences In and Alonj ; the Liuoa of History. " No more than the truth is said , writes a cor respondent , when It Is stated that it was a moat philosophical lecture. Dr. Durrea's name will over bo connected with the memory of an evening spent in following a master mind grouping the historical events which give us the highest argument for a God an "Incomprehensible generalship" overruling the course of history. Children Enjoy the pleasant flavor , gentle action and sooth ing effects of Syrup of Flffs , when In need of a laxative , nnd if the father or mother bo costive or bilious the most gratifying results follow Its use , so that It U the best family remedy known and every family should have a bottle , Tickets at lowest rates and su porior accommodations via the great Hock Island route Ticket olllco , 1C02 Six teenth and Fivrnam streets Omaha. .1 A'AO VXCEJUEXTS , Tbo original London Gaiety Girls will commence menco a three-nights' engagement at the Grand on Thursday evening next at popular prices. The company Is said to consist of very superior specialty artists who glvo n very novel and pleasing burlesque entertain ment , equal to that presented by any similar company traveling. The reserved seats will go on sale this morning. The Grand opera company will sing "Tbo Gondoliers" at the Grand on Sunday evening next. "Tho Village Blacksmith , " . a charming English melodrama , opened to a largo house nt the Edou-Musce Monday. The stngo set tings are superb , Tha olny Is cleverly written - ton , and as cleverly played. Harry itzgor- - aid , the star , has the right conception of the play and wins laurels In his part. Tlio sup port Is excellent. The quartette singing Is fine. The curio department U interesting as usual. J. S. Kosenthal , member of'tbo Baltimore , Md. , bar , is In the city visiting hla brother , B. lloseathal. HPPRO'FMRffiTE PRESENTS FOR THE Approaching In these practical times It is wise to combine the useful with the ornamental. What could be more acceptable to a friend than one of our Fine Paragon Frame Silk Umbrellas ? or would he i refer a stylish and becoming Smoking Jacket ? or an ample luxurious Lounging Robe ? Possibly a set of "neat but not gaudy" JVig/it' Shirts would meet a present need , and a T1MKLY gift has a double -value ; or > it may be that one or more-of our Full Dress Shirts would be well received. Neckwenr In mostattractive variety may be suggestive from the large rich muffler to the daintiest of Full Dress Ties. Our assortment in this line of goods embraces all styles for all occasions. These , wth an infinite variety of Handkerchiefs , Hosiery , Gloves and Silk Suspenders , make a Christmas collection that Is an education to look , at and may help to settle the vexed question of "What shall I give my husband , or father or brother. " To euro DUlodinwn-EIck Headache. Constipation , UalaMa. Llrcr/Complaints , ; tnko the a&Io and certain remedy , SMITH'S BILE BEANS CiothoBMAT.T.BIZRUO llttlo blandtofhoboU tie ) . Tber nro tbo most convenient : suit all agca. I'rtcoof ellbor also. 23 cenu per bottle. IflQCIMa' * at 7. 17 , 7O : Photofrravma ItlOOirVl * panelelioorUili picture Xor4 cents ( coppera or stoiopi ) . j. F. ssirrn&co. . Makers of "Illlo Beans. i > U Louis. Mo. Muinctto Klanlla'J'ruM UNl Y"Dr. l < eauc'a Periodical Till * Uieltencnreinedr , acton the inonitruM ijitora and CUM suppression from whaterer c me. I'romote menitruatlon. TUoie ullli should not ba titeo dur- .ngpreBnanor. Am. Pill Co. . llornllr 1'ropi , Spen cer. Clay Co. , IB. Genuine by suermao * McConnel IXdBat..nearl1.O..Oniaha ! U. A. Malcher. 8 uH a ! M. f. K11U , Council Ilium. 12. or 3 ( or U. THE BEST K , IN THE WORLD. ARE MADE BY THE WoonsockBli J& & Rhode Island Rubber Co And wo are their western agents and always carry a largo stock. Address , Imencen JfoM Sewsd Shoe Bo 1204 and 1206 Harney Street. DR. BAILEY , . GRADUATE DENTIST A I'ull Sot ol Toot'i on Kubtjcr , for " _ / > _ > vi. . - . . . 'J ' extracted A perfect nt Rimranteert. ll'i . without pain or danirpr. nwj wltloiit unao-j. thetlos. Gold anil silver nil HK at luwoHt rtttes. nrldgo nn < l Crown Work. Tooth wltu- rmtiilatn * . All work warranted. . . _ . . . . . OFFICE PMTON BLOCK , 16TH AND FARNAM Entrance , lOtli street elovntoi Opcu eveu- nfcuutll 8 u'clook Dr.DOWNS 1316 Douglas Street , Omaha , Neb. Sereiiteen years eiporlonoo. A regular Rraduato In medicine , ai dlplomna ibow , Is Mill troutlnr with the greatest auccMS , all Nervous , ChronicnndlTlTalo llKo.ii.oi. . Aporiimnont euro nanrantcod for Catarrto , Bpormntorrhraa , Ixnt Manliood. gemlnnlWoakncss , NUUtIx > 8 CJ , Iinootcncr. BTphllli , Btrlctaro , and all al ettJica of the lllobd , Skin and Urinurr Oru.n. . N. II. I iiu r ntoo IMO for OTcrr caio I untlorUko and fall u > cure. Consultation frco. llooMSlraterlca of Life ) lout froo. Ofllcohouri-Oa. m. ton p. m. Bunaan 10 a. in. to 12 u. NO CURE , ! MO F AY. Comer Oth and lUraay iStroots , FOR THE TREATMENT Or ALL Chronic Diseases and Deformities. DR. A. T. MCLAUGHLIN" , Prosidant. Founded by Dr. J. W. MoMenamr , . * Ei , ll.k IHuaond nr 4 ENNYROYAL PILLS .vrc-V lr ln l nitOuly Oenalto. * At > X flare U rB rvtlfttlt. LAOII * "It I " ! ( O.Ma BfMiilH hr c lc M r jr ol. ( l > ia-i iJttSC\V"flraW In Htd 4 C..U ' " ' \ ' 'Zi.VgyJtioiei. ' * ' 1 ' * M" § ' " ' ' 7 g v vnoollif ( r. ilJ "JrPMi * ' * 'llu" . _ . /W'liottianU ( a ( ( i. Aiilrun' ' ' " . M'W * Jfl. ( ZTlo . . MiUmoBltli " > " .iiroi'i f j.lilloul ii. wT "iif 'i ' ' | i' ' ; lfi"jr.l' { ; ! . > i.ri"J" ; lhcll"urtLcailcalCo-ll ' 'l" " ' " < " ' ; l < kl lw t nu. rail * * * , aa. PRINCIPAL POINTS EAST , WEST , NORTH and SOUTH 1302 Farnam Stroot. Harry P. Deuel , City Passenger and Ticket Agent. SOIMLY aiiU Certain to a day or . undciV. llrnull W. B.our.lv mlad rVatlon. COO * UlMKDlf CO. , O