8 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , DECEMBER 18 , 1898. COUNCIL BLUFFS. BIINOIt MENTIOK. Hamilton's shoe store , 412 BroC'iy ( Davis sells glass. Itlank books. Morchouse. Btockert Carpet Co. , 205-207 Bwy. Moore's food kills worms and fattens. Dell 0. Morgan , drugs. 142 Broadway. I/cdgcrs , extra wldo debtor ruling. More- house. Horn , to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donnegan , neon. Hdltor Uolnnd of the Neola. Reporter was In the city yesterday. C. D. Jaoriucmln & Co. , Jewelers and Op ticians , 27 South Main street. If you want JUB ! the thing for Xmas gifts call at Mrs. Dray's 21 Main St. . lloautlful Christmas presents , Stork & Crisp's millinery nnd art store , 311 D'way. There will be a Spiritualist meeting and coanco at 17 South First street this evening nt 7:30 : o'clock. The llttlo daughter of Captain C. S. Hub- bard , who won stricken with scarlet fever. Is convalcHdng and Is reported out of danger. J. C. nixby , heating and sanitary engineer , flans and specifications for beating , plumbIng - Ing and lighting. 202 Main. Council Bluff * . Superintendent W. S. Dlmmock and Pres ident Wells of the motor company are In Chicago. llev. Dr. Black of Marshalltawn , la. , who will nil the pulpit today at St. Paul's Epis copal church , Is the guest of A. J. Rice on Kourth street. It was a "tie" between the collar and the shirt they both looked so Immaculate when returned from the peerless Eagle laundry , 724 Broadway. On Instructions received from the Treas ury department Postmaster Treynor has had the north door at the federal building closed for the winter months. JMwiinl DoLnnd of the Iowa Loan and Trust company of Sioux City , who has been in tlit- city In connection with the rcceiH tax eale , returned home lost evening. All members of St. Albans lodge No. 17 , Knights of Pythias , are requested to meet at the hall this morning at 0:30 : o'clock , as there Is business of Importance to be trans acted. Mulholland Lee took out a building permit yesterday for a frame Ice house to cost $700. It Is to bo erected at Eleventh street and Avenue B near the Northwestern railway tracks. The Minneapolis Threshing Machine corn- puny has acquired two lots on South Main etrcet next to U. D. Amy's store , with the Intention of erecting a warehouse on the property. Theosophlcal society regular public meet ing at 3 p. m. In room No. 10 , Odd Fellows' building. The subject for discussion will be "Thcosophy. " Dr. Mary Weeks-Burnett of Chicago will be present. Mrs. John W. Atwood. who recently moved from Sioux Falls. S. D. . to 2801 Woolworth - worth nvenue. Omaha , died yesterday morn- lug and will bo burled Monday at 2 o'clock from St. Paul's Episcopal church. County Superintendent Sawyer returned yestcrdity from n week's visit among the schooln of Carson. Wavcland and Wright townships. Ho found In all the schools largo enrollments and a full attendance. The following cases of measles were re ported yesterday to the Board of Health : Glen Lalnson , 113 East Fierce street ; Henry Jennings , 129 Fourth street ; Catherine and Bernard Beno , comer of Pierce and Frank streets. It. A. Swartzcl. the shoo clerk who slipped nnd broke his lee on the Icy sidewalk two weeks ago Is reported to be In almost desti tute circumstances end In need of the necessaries of lire. Ho lives at 612 Ninth avenue. Mrs. Mary Stlmson , wife of Fanchcr Stlm- aon , 221 Tenth avenue , died yesterday after noon of heart disease , aged 68 years. She leaves n husband and seven children to mourn her loss. Notice of funeral will be given later. All members of Twin Brother encamp ment , No. 42 , Independent Order of Odd Fel lows , are requested to be present at the meeting tomorrow evening. There will bo business of Importance and work In the patriarchal degree. William Bevoll. aged 70 years , died yes terday afternoon at St. Bernard's hospital , whore ho had been a patient for the last six years. No arrangements for the funeral will bo inn do until relatives who have been notified are heard from. Thf > cast * ncnlnat E. 0. Bartlctt , the gro- ceryman charged with "having for sale a substitute for butter having a yellow color" In alleged violation of section 2518 of the Cede of Iowa has been set for hearing in Justice Vlcn's court next Tuesday. Charles Brooks , charged by John Lowli' wife with being an accessory in the hog stealing conspiracy , who has been In the county jail since his arrest awaiting a pre liminary hearing , applied to Justice Ferler yesterday to have his ball bond reduced to J100. The court granted the application and After furnishing ball In this amount Brooks was released. His bearing Is set for tomor row afternoon. Mrs. Maggie Schaffcr , wife of O. W. Schaffer , 3418 Avenue A , died yesterday noon , aged 49 years and 8 months. A hus band and flvo children survive her. The children are Mrs. J. H. Schlcketanz and Mrs. C. II. Miller of this city , and Mrs. W. Schcnieckenbergcr , J. II. and William Hertz of Omaha. The funeral will be held Tues day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence nnd Interment will be in Forest Lawn cemetery In Omaha. N. T. Piumblnc company. Tel. 250. Christmas tree novelties at Klein' * . "Christmas comes but once a year , " but lust the same Sullivan is always prepared to furnish the people of Council Bluffs with all tlio oysters and fresh fish they want for that occasion. H. J. Chambers' law office removed from the James block to rooms 311-312 Shugart- Beno block. Do Long , the printer. Telephone 252. r - - _ Now celluloid. C. E. Alexander & Co. Fresh ) meats and game of all kinds at the White House grocery. Prices the lowest In the city. Sullivan , the grocer , bos a great hobby , ntout oysters. His hobby Is to keep the llncst In the land nnd plenty of them , so that all orders can bo tilled quickly. Wo will have turkeys at right prices. Bartel & Miller. See Davis' assortment of Christmas per fumes and atomizers for the holidays. DUtrlct Court DoliiK * . The Jury In the district court before which , < waa tried the case of Wlrt Hanoy , charged with breaking Into Henry Murphy's plan- Ing mill and stealing n quantity ot lumber , was tried brought In a verdict ot guilty last , night , after being out about a couple of hours. Judge Green postponed passing nentonco until tomorrow. The case was given to the- jury at C o'clock yesterday afternoon and the verdict wa * reached shortly after the Jury returned from supper , about 7 o'clock. The case agalnn John Mowery , charged with adultery , will be the next on the criminal calendar to bo tried. The case In which D. L. Ilobcrts and Mike Hughes are charged with fleecing Peter Williams , a dairyman , out of $30 by the "top and bet tom" game Is likely to go by default , aa the prosecuting witness bos left town. Sullivan , the grocer , can furnish you all the oysters you will want for Christmas dinner. You are euro to get the best turkeys at the lowest prices at the White Iftuse grocery. Domestic Is the best oap made. When passing by Klein's , 112 Broadway , dror | In and see 1\U fancy line of candles. If it's oysters you want Just follow the crowd and you will laud at Sullivan's , the best place In town to get the freshest and nicest in the market. WHO PAYS THE REVENUE TAX Question that domes Up In Connection with the Lighting Plant Bait , PURCHASERS INCLINED TO SHIRK IMPOST Deed Avr l < the nnlln * of .Indue Wool don of the United State * DU- trlct Court , Who I * Expected to Confirm the Sale. The foreclosure sale of the plant of the Council Bluffs Gas and Electric Light com pany has resulted in the raising of an In teresting question as to whether a deed from a master commissioner of the fed eral court is subject to taxation under the war revenue law. The question was brought up at the hearing yesterday afternoon to confirm the sale- held before Judge Wool- son of the United States circuit court ot thU district. Attorney Harl , representing the reorganization committee on whoee be half the plant was purchased by Frank True , contended that the deed from the mu ter commissioner to Mr. True did not com * under the provisions of the war revenue tax law , Inasmuch it was an act of the court and therefore did not require to be tamped. On the other hand , W. M. Shepard - ard , the county recorder , had declined to record the deed unless rt carried stamps to the amount of $288.50 , the consideration In the deed being $288,179 , the amount bid at the eale by True for the plant. On the motion of Attorney Harl , Judge Woolson Issued an order to County Re corder Shepard to appear and show cause why he should not receive the master's deed without stamps. Recorder Shepard , In answer to questions of the court , gave it as his opinion , that the deed was subject to the stamp tax , the same as any other deed wherein there was a consideration. The court was not prepared to rule other wise and took the matter under advise ment until next week. Recorder Shepard stated he was willing to file the deed for record without stamps , provided th court would make an order to that effect to ac company the filing. Attorney Hart based his argument on the fact that th law exempts chocks ot clerks and other court officials from the provisions of the tax. Judge Woolson confirmed the sale ae made by Commissioner Ross to Frank True and ordered that the property be turned over to him as soon as all the provisions of the deal had been compiled with. The First National bank of this city flled a petition of Intervention , claiming a Hen on about $7,000 of the funds of the Gas and Electric Light company in the hands of Receiver Patton , by reason of an as signment made by the company to the bank. The court sustained the petition and the receiver was ordered to pay over to the bank whatever funds he had on hand. Receiver Patton also filed his final report , which was approved by the court and he was discharged. About two weeks ago the Hamilton Shoe store , 412 Broadway , commen9ed to put In a new show window nnd the workmen have Just finished It and It's a beauty. It Is un doubtedly the flcest thing of the kind ever seen in Council Bluffs. Hundreds have stopped to admire It. The fine line of shoes shown In the window Is reflected by mirrors nicely arranged until the eyes are dazzled by hundreds of different shoes and the effect is entrancing and bewildering , but a more beautiful sight is rarely seen. Turkeys. We will have plenty at the right price. Bartel ft Miller. The elegant line of albums , toilet and manicure sets and Christmas novelties at Davis" will be closed out this week ! regard less of cost. No reasonable offer will be refused. Klein's fruits , for Christmas , are hard to beat In fact he keeps the beet in town. Don't forget to see the Christmas display at the White House grocery. SOCIETY IN COUNCIL BLUFFS. Movement * of the Swell Set for the Pant Seven Days. The social world In Council Bluffs has been bending Its cntlro energies on Chrlst- i mas preparations during the last week , ' and the holly and mistletoe will be In evi dence in nearly every home during the coming week. Many family gatherings are assured , but no large functions are calan- dered so far. Directly after the holidays it is whispered that several weddings will occur. Mr. and Mrs. John TIdd of Oakland ave nue entertained at cards last night in honor of Miss Braden of Lake Charles , la. , who la the guest of Mrs. Nathan Cressy Phil lips. The rooms wore prettily decorated with pink ivory tinted chrysanthemums. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. The friends of Mr. 0. H. P. Mlkesoll planned and successfully carried out a sur prise party on him at his home on South First street , last Thursday evening. In honor of his twenty-seventh birthday anni versary. The evening was very pleasantly passed in high five and other games , Inter spersed with music. Among those present from out of town were Messrs. Lund , Hen- nlng and Hall of Omaha , Miss Edyth Thomas has gone to Glen- wood to spend Sunday with her sister , who is teaching in the Institute there. The C. B. C. B's. are planning several entertainments for Christmas week. Mr. and Mr * . R. H. Harris have left for the Pacific coast by way of San Antonio , Tox. They will spend the winter in Cali fornia. Dr. and Mrs. H. B. Jennings were pleas antly surprised by about twenty of their neighbors on Wednesday evening , the occa sion being their sixteenth wedding anni versary. The guests arrived In sheets and pillow cases and were laden with all sorts of good things. Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Fred Davis assisted at the "afternoons" given Thurs day and Friday by Mrs. William Gen of Omaha , Miss Genovlove Baldwin will arrive from Vasaar on Saturday next to spend the holi days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Gleason entertained at cards Friday evening , some twenty guests being present. The prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Shepard. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Sweeting will arrive from Chicago the first of the week and will spend the holdlays with Mrs. Sweeting's parents , Mr. and Mrst , J. T. Oliver. Miss May Crane will leave shortly after the holidays for southern California for her health. Mrs. J. E. Hotlenbeck will leave for south ern California after Christmas for the bene fit of her daughter's health. The Z. C. M. L's. were entertained Satur day afternoon at dinner by Mrs. Shepard. Mrs. H , E. Montgomery will entertain the Woman's Whist club Tuesday evening. Mrs. C. E. H. Campbell and Mrs. R. E. Montgomery win entertain "The Jolly Forty" club the evening of Wednesday , De cember 28 , Dr. and Mrs. Green entertained a number of their friends at dinner Wednesday even ing. ing.Mrs. Mrs. Charles McChesney has returned from Chicago , where she visited her sister , Miss Delia Patterson , who Is spending the winter studying at the Art Institute. The Boat club has Issued invitations for a swell dance to be given the night f Wednesday , D c mber 28 , at Royal Arcanum hall. hall.Miss Miss Montgomery returned Friday from Bt. Louts , where she has been vliltlng the last month. George H. Mayne entertained a number of his bachelor friend * Wednesday night at game dinner at his home. Mrs. George Wright and daughter have gone to Dubuque to spend the Christmas holidays with Mrs. W. W. Bonson. A number of his friends treated 8. W. Clark of Twentieth street and Broadway tea a surprise party last Monday night In honor of hi * 26th birthday. The evening was spent In progressive high five , the first prizes falling to Miss Mabel Rogers and Mr. Herman Rahnner , while Mrs. L. M. Watts and Mr. Jesse Watts carried away the con. solatlon prizes. During the evening re freshments were served. W. E. Balnbrldge , assistant secretary of legation In Pckln , China , reached home Fri day evening. Ho is enjoying a sixty days' leave of absence and after a short stay In Council Bluffs will proceed to Washington. He will return to his post at the expiration of his furlough and will be accompanied by his wife. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jackson of South First street entertained the last week Mrs. Ella L. Houghton of Red Oak , grand ma tron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. G. M. Dodge and Miss Anna Dodge are visiting in New York City. Mrs. Mary McMenomy and mother leave tomorrow for Sao Antonio , Tex. , where they will spend the winter. Mrs. Spring ot Meadvllle , Pa. , who has been the guest the last week of Mrs. J. 0. Jones , has gone to Oakland , la. , where she will spend the winter with friends. Mrs. M. E. Weatherbce Is entertaining Mrs. M. B. Howe of Hampshire , 111. Mrs. R. N. Ellis and family have gone to Little Sioux , where they will be Joined this week by Mr. Ellis and will spend a few weeks visiting friends and relatives. They expect to return about the middle of Jan uary. Fred Lucas of Lincoln , Neb. , is the guest of his cousin , Mrs. F. E. Lyons of Avenue A. Miss Myrtle Johnson of Sixth street is vis iting In Des Molnes. AJax Tablets A wonderful nerve tonic for restoring physical vitality and energy , for men and women. BOc at DeHaven's. Railroad Man Arrented. John O'Leary , claiming to be a railroad man , was arrested yesterday morning on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from C. Howard , the proprietor of a Broadway restaurant and lodging house. O'Loary formerly boarded at the Howard place and was well known to the proprietor. Ho had been away for several weeks until Friday night when ho called and asked Howard to cash an express money order for J1.50. Not suspecting anything wrong and without taking the precaution to look at the order Howard gave O'Leary the money. Later ho discovered that the order was simply a sample one such as the express companies use to advertise their money order business with. O'Leary after getting the money proceeded to round up the saloons and got gloriously drunk on the $1.50 , finally landing In the city Jail. Howard filed an Information against him In Justice Burke's court and O'Lcary's hearing was sot for next Tuesday. In de fault of ball ho was committed to the county jail. If you arc going to stuff your Christmas turkey with oysters don't forget that Sulli van's solid packed beats all others. Turkeys. We will have plenty at the right price. Bartel & Miller. Davis * drug store has a now line of ) ladles' and gents' pockctbooks and purses. If Santa ! Clnus fills the children's stock ings from Klein's assorted candles they will enjoy a Merry Christmas. Buy your turkeys , ducks and geese at the White Housd grocery. There are others on the row and can make a greater pig show and sell away below. Freeh pig pork , 4H cents a pound. Tea , coffee , sugar , soap , less than grocers can buy them. L. A. Kelley's Blue Front meat mar ket , 1361 Broadway. Wanted A competent girl tor general housework. Inquire 820 Oakland avenue , Mr * . 0. P. McKesson. Remember the exposition by getting soms copies of Snap Shots at the Council Bluffs ofllco of The Bee. Ten cents each. Old Santa Glaus doesn't carry solid packed oysters with him for Christmas. You can get 'em at Sullivan's , the grocer , 343 Broad way. way.Of Of all the olaccs in town to get oysters Sullivan's Is giving the greatest satisfaction. Ltniel ! in Jail Now. Charles Llnzel , living at 22 North Six teenth street , was arrested Friday on a charge of obtaining money under false pre tenses preferred by Mrs. Hannah Campbell In Justice Burke's court. Llnzol rented tne house where he lives from Sheafe & Co. , but Is alleged not to have paid any rent for five months past and has had notice to ( Continued on Ninth Page. ) 1 Buy Your i Christmas Gifts as early as possible in order that you may find among the fine selections of goods we display exactly what you want. People often wait too long until the stock is somewhat broken. You can buy to advantage In Council Bluffs There is no more complete and varied stock to be found outside of this city. Our stock of toiletware is superb. Diamonds make admirable gifts. Chains and lockets for the gentlemen , etc. Every one can say the one same thing fairness to all of G. B. Jacquomin & Co. , 3 27 Main St. . Co. Bluffs. Headquarters for Holidays. . . . V With a fln- > and unique line of books , albums , fancy writing paper and en- relopes. games and a variety of holiday goods and novelties too numerous to mention. PENS AND PEARL HOLDERS 25 CENTS BEST FOUNTAIN PENS - - $1.00 TO $5.00 Largest and flnest line of Teachers' Bibles in the city. > 'j a ' > y U' Beautiful Flag Decorations for Christ mas and New Year's. * fcf * DW , BUSHhELL. Council Bluffs. .Open Just One Week . . . . . . And that was a busy week for UB. We expect a livelier time from now till Christmas. Why shouldn't we , with a line of the finest Furniture , Carpets , Crockery , Glassware , Oilcloths , Linoleum , Matting , Kug , Lace and Tapestry Cur tains , Window Shades , Carpet Sweepers , Doll Carriages , Toy Sweepers and a thousand and one other things too numerous to mention , all retailed until the 1st of January at wholesale prices. Everything Marked in Plain Figures. Iowa Furniture & Carpet Company D. W. Keller and M. Band , Props. 407 Broadway. WE AREN'T SAYING MUCH But wo are doing lots of work preparing for the flnest show of holiday novelties over shown In Council Bluffs. PICTURES ! PICTURES ! PICTURES ! We repeat this three times to Impress It upon your mind that there Is nothing finer or more appropriate for a Christmas present than a beautiful picture , one that Is conspicuous for Us fine workmanship and ono that has Eorao worth as a piece ot art. art.Wo have theao pictures and we have a Hue to select from , EO that we can please one and all. Como In and tee our Christmas display and Inspect our art department. COUNCIL BLUFFS PAINT , OIL AND'GLASS CO. , " ° 4'SuTrSr'iiu ' ' . . We are ready for Christmas with the Finest stock of pianos and organs Such as the Hardman , Story S Clark , Waldorf. Harrington , Schaeffer. Farrand & Votey and others at prices not duplicated by any other music house. With forty years in the business we claim to be the oldest music house on the slope. Our reputation for integrity and fair dealing is es tablished. We understand our business thoroughly and in dealing with us you will get the benefit of our expe rience. One thing , however , we will not do , and that is to stoop to catchy and fake advertising. Come and see us. We are sure to make a friend of you. Mueller Piano and Organ Company Telephone 1098. A. W. MOORE , traveling representative for Iowa and > cbraska. J. D. . . CROCKWELL , 411 Broadway. Established 1875. OOOOOOOOOOOOCXXXXXXX30OOOOOO China and Art Pottery. Sterling Silver and Plated Ware. Venetian Vases , J5c and op. Sterling Salve Boxes , J5c. Decorated Plates , Cups and Saucers , Salad Sterling Letter Knives , J5c. Bowls , Olive Dishes , etc. , etc. , JOc to A full line of Sterling Novelties all $2.50. prices. Tortuca Ware , very fine. Triple Plated Teaspoons , set i dozen , 25c. Toys , We have the largest line of Toys in the state. 5,000 Dolls in stock , ranging from Jc to $4.00. Ask to see our Dewey Swords and Hot Air Engines. Nothing would suit a boy better. > . CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WHERE THE ORGAN STANDS UPON THE BUILDING. Bouricius Music House , BROADWAY. High Grade Pianos as low as.- 7 . . . . $200.00. Nice Toned Violins , will sell as low as. . . . . . . 1.25. Reliable Organs as low as. . . . . . 45.00 Sweet Sounding Mandolins down to 2.50 Fine Looking Guitars , get them here at 3,50 NOTHING MAKES A NIGER CHRISTMAS PRESENT THAN A FINE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT , Hydrangea Compound This preparation Is guaranteed to every user. As a remedy for the Liver , Kidneys and Urinary Organs It excels anything on the market. It relieves the burning sensa tion produced by scalding urine In a few hours. It tones and strengthens the whole system and thus acts as a tonic and blood purifier. It In pleasant to take and gives quick results. Price , large bottles , 1.00. For sale by druggists. To whom It may concern : For years my kidneys have caused me a great deal of trouble and at my age (77 ( years ) I de spaired ever obtaining any permanent ro ller. About six months ago I commenced using .Hydrangea Compound , and after using but two bottlee all my kidney troubles disappear , and today I am free from It. J. L. Kllday , Council Bluffs , la. A Croup Cure. No need to te'1 ' wmptoms , Tor every body knows them. Moat parents have henrd that croupy cough mid felt that deep dread of coming danger. How quick the disease works , no time to spare. No wonder It Is BO much dreaded , yet with prompt'nnd proper treatment It Is easily and quickly over come. Hundreds In council Bluffs , Omaha nnd elsewhere who have used Foster's Croup Hemcdy can testify to the truth of tlila statement. It Is a non-poisonous prearatlon and can bo given In any quantity with safety. Keep It on hand nnd give with Urst symptoms and you will say with others It Is THE CIIOUP CUKE. Price only 25 rents. For sale i > y druggists. WM , WEIGH TRANSFER LINE Between Council III off * nil Omnba. Bates Reasonable. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Council Bluffs office. No. 8 North Main treet. Telephone 12 . Omaha office removed - moved to 322 South Fifteenth street. Tele phone 1303. Connections made with Boutb Omaha There is nothing nicer than Patent Leather Shoes For a Present. \ $3.50 buys the same kind at our store that other stores charge $5 for , WA.TCH OUR WINDOWS. HAMILTON'S ' SHOE STORE , 412 BROADWAY , COUNCIL BLUFFS. AT DEHAVEN'S DRIG STOKE Christmas will soon be hero and we take this opportunity to announce to our customers and the public that we are still handling XMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. Wo have an unusually flno stock of Xmas goods which we are offering at rock- bottom price. Should you be needing toilet brush and comb , manicure , smoking or ehavlng sets , jewel , work , necktie , glove or handkerchief boxes , dolls or other Xmas and boMday goods , call at atDELHAVRN'S DELHAVRN'S and examine his large and varied stock and see what bargains he la offering.