TIIE OMAHA SUNDAY HEE: DECEMBER 20. 1SMH.
COUNCIL ,
Office 15 Scott Street
simon MFrrrioif.
Davis, drugs.
, Btockert sella carpets.
Ed Rogers, Tony Faust beer.
Expert piano tuning. Hospe. 'Phone ti
Open evenings. Alexander's Art Store.
Swell ferns. Herman Bros., 10 Pearl St
Lewis Cutler, funeral director. 'Phone IT.
Woodrlng Undertaking company. TeL 01
ne want ads are result-producer. Try
one.
AZAFXif.
TEAIU. ST.
HERMAN BROS., 1
BIO FHEKT MUSIC BALE, SATURDAY,
AT HOBPE S.
Sale of hand-painted china. Mrs. Gllll
land. 722 Willow avenue.
Dr. T. P. Lacy has removed to rooms 00
K)2 City National bank bldg.
TOU GET a bHter watch at Leffert's for
thsn you get forts elsewhere.
ANTTHINO from Leffert a Nf Jewelry
tore 1 good to give good to receive.
Dr. P. w. Dean has moved Into his new
office, 01 City National bank bulldlag.
Try one bf our framed p'.ctures Tor that
Christmas gift. C. E. Alexander, S3!
Broadway.
TOU BUT REAL PICTURES ANTJ ARTS
AT BORWICK'8, 211 SOUTH MAIN ST..
l'HAT 8 ALL.
A VISIT TO THE LEFFERT JHWXLRY
-STORE IN THE FORENOON 19 A SPE
CIAL. DELIGHT.
Views of Council Bluffs and Lake Man
nwa showed today and all this week at
the lftamocd theater.
LEFFERT can give you a better value In
a diamond solitaire ring for $18 than you
win get elsewhere for IIS.
Try Mauthe'a (23 West Broadway) holi
day prices. They are not like other Jewelry
tore prices, they are the right kind lbs
Kind of prices that aave you money,
The home of Martin Kelson, 2001 South
Ninth street, was quarantined yesterday
by the health authorities for diphtheria.
The Christmas vacation commenced
with the closing of the public schools
yeMerday afternoon. It will last . two
weeks, the schools reopening on Monday,
January i.
M. O. Crater, trainmaster of the Wa
bash, with, headquarters at Stanberry,
Mo., snd wife are In the city attending
the National Horticultural congress and
the National torn Exposition In Omaha.
Mrs. Anna Aloran. asainst whom an
Information charging her with being In
sane was filed some days ago, was yes
terday committed to St. Bernard's hos
pital ror observation by the commission'
era for the Insane. .
C. Jinarajadasa of Ceylon, who Is tour
ing the United Ktates as a representative
ui ine American orancn OI the iheo
eophital society. Is the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. V. H. Lynchard of 113 Benton
street. Hs will leave Monday for Minne
apolis. Ed Graves, a horse dealer, charged by
Hochman & Walker, loan brokers, with
disposing of mortgaged property, was ar
rested on an Information filed before
Justice Cooper. The hearing was set for
January 4 and Graves was released! on
furnlHhlng a bond In the sum uf 1200
for his appearance In court at that time.
A. Carter, a 17-year-old lad. charged
with asnaulting A. 1. Nelson while the
lHtler was eacortlnga girl friend home
Wednesday night, was before Justice
Greene yesterday afternoon, the case
hsving been taken to that court on a
hange of venuo from the court of Jus-,
tics Cooper. The bearing was partially
had and will be resumed this morning.
BIG BAGAIN8 In Christmas eatables.
Ave are now prepared to furnush'you with
all kinds of Woodward's candles, mixed
nuts, Christmas trees, fine navel oranges,
all prices from lie up; grape fruit and
New York apples from 40o peck, up. Special
price on lots, to churches and lodges. Black
walnuts, per peck. Kc; hickory nuts, per
I lb., 7V4C We handle Trinity Church Ladles'
' mincemeat and solid packed oysters, per
lusrt 40c. In fresh vegetables we hsve
lettuce, radishes, celery and cauliflower.
Remember, we handle all kinds of poultry,
turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens. Leave
your Christmas order early and get the
best. We deliver to West End every dav,
leaving store at 1:30 p. m. L, Green, 134
Broadway.
CHRISTMAS CANDIES There sre all
kinds of -i htm. . We keep nothing but the
pure kinds, and In prices we can meet any
one. We have good candlea at 10c, 12ic
Stc and 33c per pound. Mixed nuts we have
notlilna but the fresh aoods. e cer
pound. We also have small boxes of cigars
put up especially ior inristmaa, II per tox
Lhrlfttmas trees, fastened In a nice tub
resdy to trim, from Sue to 75c. Today we
are having a sale on Swift's Premium
hsms, the best brand, only 12c We al
ways Keep tne Dest seeded retains In town,
lie, per pound. In vegetables we have
southern sweet potatoes at 60a per peck;
turnips. 30c; sauerkraut, 10c: celery, 6c. Try
some of our bulk oyatera and you will uae
no others. Bartel & Miller, telephone 3i9.
Work was commenced on the Second
Presbyterian church at the corner of
Grace and Pierce streets. A much
nee 'led ttunday school room Is to be put
In the basement. It la planned to raise
the present building three feet, which
will give ample room, and until the build
ing Is resdy for use the regular services
will be held In the Maccabee hall, Stt
West. Broadway. Rev. Qeorse A. Ray.
D. J , a member of Kearney Presbyterian
of Nebraska for fifteen years and who
was pastor of the Presbyterian church
at St. Paul, Neb., for ten years, accepted
the call of the Second church last April.
I luring the few months of his pastorate
steady advancement has been made and
at the present time the church Is in ex
cellent condition. Several members have
been received at each communion season.
The annual meeting of the church will
be held on Thursday evening. January
7. at which time will occur the election
of officers for the ensuing year and re
ports will be received from the dif
ferent societies. The church has a wide
awake ' Christian Endeavor society of
about fifty members. They have raised
during the last few months (350 for the
Improvement that Is now In progress.
They are arranging for a banquet and
watch meeting at the manse for -New
Year's eve. Elaborate plans are being
made and aa excellent time la assured.
LUCKT FOR THE MAKER, LUCKY
FOR YOU. BUT NOT SO LUCKT FOR US.
WHY? BECAUSE WE ARE LETTING
YOU HAVE THE PROFIT, AND MORE.
TOO. ON OUR READY FRAMED PIC
TURES. WE ARE CLOSING THEM OUT
AT JUST iO PER CENT DISCOUNT.
YOU CAN BEE FOR YOURSELF. EACH
PICTURE IS PLAINLY MARKED WITH
THE PRICE. REMEMBER. IF YOU'RE
INTERESTED. JUOT ONE-HALF (50 PER
CENT) IS WHAT YOU SAVE. C. JEN
BEN. MASONIC TEMPLE.
Htal Estate Transfers.
Then transfers were reported to The Bee
December IS by the Pottawattamie County
Abstract company of Council Bluffs:
W. H. Katsor and wife to Harry G.
McGe. lot 11, block 1 In McOoe's
add. to Council Bluffs, w. d I 1
Benjamin Fehr Real Estate Co. to
Amelia 11. Woodward, lots 10 and 11,
block 2, In Hutchinson's 1st add. to
Council. Bluffs, w. d 1
Helen A. Turnhull and husb&nd to
Walter R. Price, 5u ft. of nhtt ft. of
lrit S4 In Johnson's add to Council
Bluffs, w. d 500
Emma K- Tledt and husband et al. to
Henry studdc, ulS! ft. of lot C In The
Avoca Land and Loan Co' a. subdiv.
of part of -77-S, a w. d SO
First National bank to George J. Han
sen ew ft. of lot 2. block 2. Bay lias'
Id add. to Council Bluffs, w. d X,S
Benjamin rehr Real Estate Co. to A.
J. Bankson. lot 12. block t, in Web
ster a lat add. to Council Blul fa, w. d. 13
Total, si', tranafera $3,477
WE HAVE JI ST RECEIVED ANOTHER
LARGE SHIPMENT OF RAYO LAMPS.
WE AF.I SELLING THE LAMP. COM
PLETE. 11.75. P. C. DE VOL HARDWARE
CO.. o WEST BROADWAY.
A. A. CLARK Cl CO.
I f A f 1 MflFlCY rm horses, cattle and
LUIIU l.iUtiLI U.J HOUSEHOLD 7UUNITTJIIE
AKD A XT CHATTEL SEOCBJTT AT OK B-HAL" TUB USUAL BATES.
1 TwssMy Tear ox Saecsjsefal Basins.
itOZUTKR MAW AXO BIVfAAjyVAT, UVEA AMilUCAX EXPRESS.
,Uuvl'h.th tUTm cmdMB tfcesaeeJves The Clark Mortgage Co -BOTH
PHONk $U7. ikO. P. XIALsLi, Mgr.
BLUFFS.
Both 'Phones 43.
EXMB1T0RS WELL PLEASED
Aflopt Seiolotiont in Answer to Some
Objection to the Judging.
CRITICS K0T WELL INFORMED
laws Day Jlrtaira Oat the Largest
AHeadaace ( Aay Prevloas Oil
at National Fralt
Skew.
Pre gram for .Today,
ataraay, Chlldrra's Day.
Doors open at 8 SO a. m.
At 10 O'clock-Grand chorus of 100 voices
from Council Bluffs pum o schools.
A, 1 OVlnckOnncr-rt bT Oovalt'S band,
March "On Jeraey Snore Pryor
Ballet Music from "Knight Templars"
Lltolf
Bel ectlon "T hree Twins' Hoschna
"Hvmnhunnv No. Two" Humorous. . ..
Dalbey
Spanish March "Sorella" Borel-Clero
At 3 O'clock Grand chorus of 100 voices
from Council Bluffs public schools.
Part 11.
Tin mnrrt at 4 o'clock.
March "Blue Grasa Echoes" Holtraua
Ballet Suite "Anthony and Cleopatra"
, Oruenwald
"Bo'rnln""from Peer Gynv. Suite... Orelg
"Serenade" Moskowskl
Medlev "WItmsrk Hits" O Hare
A fnvln ptotura from "Rlhln Hood"..
. , , -....DeKoven
At 7:90 O'Clock Covalt's Concert band.
March "Tlnrt Across the Sea" Sou
Overture "Flerbraa" 8.,Ji,ert
Characterlstlc "Kysses" O Hare
S-lr-t1nn 'Thu Wizard of the Nile' ....
Herbert
Mexican Berenade "Palmetto" Whitney
Part II.
March "Horticultural Consress"
Arthur Smith
Overture "Lurline"- Wallace
Waltsee "Wedding oi the Winds". ...Hall
Cornet Solo ... .Selected
T Frwt Tlenrr.
March "Cervus JsVes" .Ixisey
"America.
Since the first premium In tho stat
sweepstakes was awarded to Iowa there
has been a disposition on the part of some
of tho visitors to the fruit show, but not
from any of the exhibitors themselves, to
criticise the finding of the judges. These
critics not being conversant with the basis
on which the judges made their awards
thought that the magnificent exhibits from
Idaho and Washington should have scored
ahead of Iowa. The competition, however.
was on variety of fruits rather than on
the excellence" of the apples alone. Had
the competition been on apples alone Idaho
and Washington, the judges say, undoubt
edly would have beaten Iowa.
In" view of this criticism, the exhibitors
from the west thought that some public
announcement by them would bo proper.
and ' last night the following resolutions
were drafted and read to the assembled
crowd: . '
Reslatliaa by Westerners;.
The Utah delegation to trie National Hor
ticultural congress wishes to express to
the management -of the congress, and to
the people of Council duffs and vicinity,
their hearty aovreclation of the manner in
which the affair1 haa been conducted,- and
for the many courtesies which have been
shown while In attendance.
We realise the fact that overwhelming
obstacles have been met successfully, and
that areat srood has been accomplished In
many ways and feel confident that In the
coming session of the congress, which also
meets in t-ouncii piuus, greater rrsuii
will be attained.
To that end we, pledge ourselves to use
our Influence to promote Interest In the
conrress. and to do all In our power to
make the meeting of next year even mora
national In character ana suceessiui
11 WAVS.
w ihA MnAitamA. delesrsts and ex
hibitors from the states of Idaho and
Wuhlnrton the National Horticultural con
gress of Council Bluffs, appreciating the
uniform courtesy, nospiiamy ana iaimesi
of the managemtnt of tho National Hortl
cultural con ureas and the cltisena of Coun
nil Rluffa to us. personally, and as such
exhibitors and delegates, deeming It proper
that such appreciation should no conveyed
to the monRgeraent of the Horticultural
d the citizens of Council Bluffs.
do make and hereby adopt the following
resolutions:
Resolved. That we hereby convey to the
management of the National Horticultural
congress, and the cltlsens of Council Bluffs,
nur sincere appreciation and thanks for the
hospitality and many courtesies extended to
us. Anil to ma miniRemmi ana juuge.
esneclallv. do we wish to assure of our most
sincere appreciation of the uniform fair
ness and impartiality accorded us In judg
ing the fruit exhibits displayed by the fruit
growers or tne states oi laano ana vrasn
Inrton, and.
He it further resolved. That we congratu
late the management of the National Hor
ticultural congress for their progTessive
in iminchiriK and successfully Dcstnot-
Ing the congress, which will prove to be
of national importance and untold benefit
to the hortlceltirralUta throughout the
United States. And to commend most
iioartilv aj,M manacement for the effici
ent and capable manner in which the af-.'
fairs or tn consreaa nave oeun wnaucim,
.and to cona-ratulata them upon the unquali
fied and phenomenal success wnicn u nas
attained, and to aaaure the congress of
Council Bluffs and Its management that the
states of Idaho and 'Washington wfll do all
In their power to make the next session of
said congress, to be held In Council Bluffs,
In 1C09, the greatest horticultural congress
aver convened.
These resolutions will be made part of
the official records of the National Hortl
cultural congress at the meeting of the
board of directors to be held this morn
lng.
Iewa Day at Skew.
Yesterday wss Iowa dsy at the big fruit
show and the people of the Hawkeye state
turned out In goodly crowds, the attend
ance being greater than on any previous
day during tbe week.
A pleasing feature of the afternoon pro
gram and one which was enthusiastically
received by the crowd was the singing by
the public school children under the direc
tion of Miss Grace Barr of the state songs
of Iowa and Idaho. The representatives
from Idaho, as a slight token of their ap
preciation, presented each of the K chil
dren comprising the chorus with a splendid
big red premium apple.
During the day addresses were made by
C. II. Williamson of Qulncy. 111., on "Grad
ing and Packing Apples," and by A. B.
Campbell of Grand Junction, Colo., on
"The Meeting of Orchards," or In other
words, "smudging" to ward off the effects
of frost James M. Irvine, editor of the
St. Joseph Fruit Grower, who presented
the handsome sliver loving cup known as
the "Bj-other Johrstr.sn, trophy," visited
the show yesterday for the first time and
mads a brief address during the afternoon.
speaking generally on the subject cf horti
culture. Mr. Irvine was given quite an
ovatlcn.
During the morning tbe children - from
the ptjbllo and parochial schools, who were
accompanied by their Uachers, were given
the run of the show and they took every
advantage of the privilege.
. Bob Seeds of Birmingham, Pa., the well
known lecturer on "Sail spent a few
hours at the show yesterday afternoon as
ths guest of the management Every effort j
had been mads to secure Mr. Seeds for an
ddress during the congress, but prior en
gagements prevented him accepting the In
vitation. Air. Bceas was enrouie irora ivwn
Rapids, la., where he lectured Thursday
evening, to Manilla, la., where he was
booked for an address last night.
The show wilt close this evening and a
record-breaking crowd Is looked for this
fternoon and tonight. It Is understood the
management will auction off a lot of pre
mium apples so that visitors can take away
with them a souvenir of the great exhibi
tion.
Mere Frsll Awards.
The judging of exhibits was completed
ate yesterday afternoon, when announce
ment of the following awards was made:
Best Ten Plates of A Doles N. S. Miller.
Idaho. ,
For the Best Oeneral Display of Nuts
First prise, J. B. Close, Mary' land; second
prise, 4. bowsra layior, uisn; inira prise,
B. Stuart. Iowa.
Best Standard Barrel of Apples O. F.
Redshsw, Hamburg, la.
For the Most Artistic Dlsrlay of Apples
Idaho.
Awards m vegretaelea-
Ths judging of the vegetable exhibits was
completed yesterday and the following
awards were announce :d
Best Oeneral Display of Vegetables No
first allowed; second, C. Neidhart; no
third allowed.
Beet Individual General Display of Po-
atoee First. G. W. Little; . second and
third prises not allowed.
Best Bushel of Potatoes, Any variety
first, Hussara tiros.; secona,.Jonn AJDeris;
third, J. W. Little.
Best One-Third Bushel of Sweet Potatoes
First, Maryland State Horticultural so
ciety; second, Henry Meyer; third, r. i.
Lain son.
Beat Disnlav of Cabbaare First. Charles
Neldhart; second prise not allowed.
Largest Head of Cabbage First prize not
auowea ; second, Charles rueiunart.
Best Oeneral Display of Carrots First,
Henry Meer: second. Chsrles Neldhart.
Beat General Dlaplay of Turnips First,
Henry Meyer; second. Charles Neldhart.
Best Ueneral TXsDlav of Sauaah First;
Charles Neldhart.
Best General Display of Celery First,
Charles Roher.
Best General Display or Lettuce First,
F. L. Lalnsnn: second. Henry Meyer.
Pioneer ImDlement Company's Special
(Fruit Waa-nnl for Most Artistic Dirolay
of Vegetables Charles Neldhart.
For ths Best Third Bushel Ohio Potatoes
Hirst. Joshua W. Bell; second, J. F. C.
Flnnell; third, L. E. Tlntel.
Best Hslf Bushel of Potatoes First Clyde
Johnson, Sidney. Neb.; second, J. T. Trlp-
e; mini. it. stupreii.
Best Display of Vegetables Raised Under
uisss "irst, tr. u. Lalnson; second, Henry
Meyer.
Special by Pioneer ImDlement Company
(Buggv) for Best Bushel of Potatoee of
Any variety, Urowft m Iowa John T.
Clark. '
Wky Hot De Tails f
Why not kill two birds with one atone.
Supply the gift receiving happiness you
must supply at Christmas tide, and pat
In your home the piano that must come
sooner or later? A piano is not only an in
strument for pleasure and an educator In
highest and best things for which ths
world strives, but Is In thousands of in
stances a means of support to the recipient
and entire family. Hospe' s piano sale
winner. Day after day people are taking
advantage of this grand opportunity. Our
early contracts for pianos have loaded us
up. . They must go. It's our loss and your
gain.' Pianos that sell at J 250 to 1300 now
1155, fitt. 1210. pianos that sell at (315 now
S3tt, now $225, J 250, (375. To get the best
election we advise you to come--early
we want you to get in on this. The greatest
price reductions In good pianos ever mads
by ths A. Hospe Co. In thirty-five -years
of personally conducted piano business. 2t
Fearl-28 Main. Council Bluffs, la.
IT IS AT a jewelry store and especially
at such a jewelry store aa Leffert's that
you see the things you want to give and
that others want to receive.
Big piano aale now on at A. Hoepe's Co.,
28 B. Main St., Council Bluffs, la.
IT IS THE LARGE volume of business
done by the Leffert jewelry stores that
enables them to give their patrons such
satisfactory values many sales and a small
profit on the. individual sale. Council Bluffs
and Portland. Ore.
BLOOMING PLANTS. HERMAN BROS.
Ceeaty Helps Fralt Sbow.
In compliance with the request of a com
mittee of cltlsens which waited on them
yesterday morning the supervisors of Pot
tawattamie county appropriated the sum
of $1,000 towards defraying the .expenses
of the National Horticultural congress. The
committee which waited on the board was
composed of Mayor . Thomas Maloney,
President J. P. Hess of the congress, Alex
Wood, CHy Treasurer Frank T. True, M.
F. Rohrer, O. J. McManue, W. S. Keellne,
hewly elected president of the congress
3. E. Hollenbeck and P. C. DeVol of the
Auditorium company and Victor E, Ben
der. After the request had bean made Super
visor Baker gave the proposition a good
boost by remarking that he thought ths
board ought to take a broad view of the
matter on the ground that such an enter
prise as this, which tends to increase .the
productiveness of the soli of ths county,
ths very source of its revenues, should be
given such encouragement as could be af
forded. Ths making of the appropriation
was unanimously concurred In by the mem
bers of the board.
At the joint session with the super
visors of Harrison county as a drainage
board Supervisor Hosbrook of Harrison
county and Supervisor Spencer of Potta
wattamie county were appointed a special
committee to investigats the necessity of
erecting levees on tbe line of ths ditch
along Noa lake.
It was decided both boards would meet
as a committee of the whole at Missouri
Valley on Tuesday, December 29, to In
spect ths work on the Harrison-Pottawattamie
drainage ditches, which is reported
completed. Ths joint board will be in
session today.
' Big piano sale now going on at Hospe's,
It Pearl St, 2$ 8. Main. Council
Bluffs, la.
Ws ars performing big stunts In our pic
ture framing department this season. We
have framed dosens of nice pictures for
Christmas and laid a lot of them away for
customers. If you have a picture you
want framed bring It In. We make It a
specialty to frame Christmas pictures. The
price will suit you. H Borwlck. 211 S. Main.
Have you got your syes on our stock and
your ears on our pi ices T If not, why notT
Ws suggest that you inspect our stock
before you buy that Christmas present It
means just this, a big . saving to your
pocketbook. O. Mauthe, 228 Broadway.
The Omaha Bee has an advertising valui
which every advertiser can profit greatly
by. It gets read with more Best and con
fidence than any other dally paper in this
territory, because ths advertising Is de
pendable and Its news reliable, and the
business Interest of every reader demands
a thorough search of lis columns.
Matters la District Ceert.
Ths district grand jury Is expected to
make Its final report for this term and
adjourn this morning. Testerday ths grand
jury went to McClelland, where It In
spected the county poor farm and the jail
of that town.
Mrs. Maggie Ellea Chappeleer filed suit
for divorce yesterday from George Elliott
Chappeleer. to whom she was married In
this city on March 10, VL She allege
that the defendant was laaans at the time
of their marriage, although she wss un
aware of the fact then, and that h has
been so ever since. TX.tr nave two tuna,
t
aged If and IS. of whosn Mrs. Chappeleer
"ks to be awarded the custody.
Mrs. Minnie Perkins was yesterday P-
polnted by Judge Green temporary guard
Ian of her -mot her. Mr. Lena Hepley, the
atter being of unsound mind and unable
to attend to her business affairs.'
The case of Mrs. Effie L. Lenocker of
Oakland, la., against the Union Pacific
Railroad company and the Pullman Car
wmtany, a suit to recover 130, the value
of a diamond ring lost on a Pullman car,
was given to the jury yesterday morning.
No verdict had been reached up to a late
hour.
The Jury In the case of W. C. Children
gainst Frank Whltsett, a suit to recover
the value of a horse placed In the care
of the defendant wss also out last night.
VISITORS to Council Bluffs will find the
largest assortment of souvenir spoons at
Leffert's. Prices the lowest possible.
Xsnaa for Tnese Who Have Pianos.
There Is no place lu this city or sny
ther, where you can find more desirable.
more appropriate, more lasting, more edu
cating and entertaining gifts than at
Hospe's. Just read this carefully.
The New Victor Talking Machine,' "O"
mah finish cabinet, tapering hollow-arm.
exhibition sound box, large flower horn and
one doxen 10-Inch records, your own selec
tion. J24.70. v
Complete Mandolin Outfit Mandolin.
maple and walnut attractive Inlaid sound
hole, walnut finger board, position dots,
nickel plated tailpiece, canvas case, half
doeen Peck's strings, Instruction book, com
plete, 15.85.
Complete Guitar Outfit Mahogany finish
enlarged model, canvas case, strings.
thumb pick, instruction book, complete.
$7.75.
Complete violin Outfit Stradivarlus copy
bow Russian hair, black varnished case.
strings, rosin, violin method, complete JS
Complete Banjo Outfit Banjo nickel
plated rim, brackets, rosewood finger
board, ebony pegs, Instruction book, canvas
case, complete, $7.50.
Vlctro las 1200 and Vso. Good accor-
dlans, $3, $4 and $5. Violin cases, $1.26 up.
Mandolin cases, $1.25 Up. Banjo cases, $1,26
up. Music rolls, 50o up, Muslo stands, 76c up,
Tamborlnes, too up, Harmonicas, lOo up.
Drums, $5.50 up. Muslo folios, music books,
sheet muslo and everything pertaining. A.
Hospe's Co., 2 Pearl St., 2S Main St.
Council Bluffs, la. '
Maothe's, the reasonable priced jewelry
store; try him and see for yourself. 228 W.
Broadway.
BANKRUPT STOCK sale of pictures,
frames, paints, brushes, wall paper, etc
The stock of the Council Bluffs Paint. Oil
and Glass Co., at 204 Main anl 205 Pearl
Sun The place to get Christmas presents
at low prices. This stock must be sold
regardless of cost
YOU FIND at Leffert's leather goods of
a kind that are not shown elsewhere.
COSVESTIOX Or SCHOOL OFFICERS
Several Changes la Existing; Laws Are
ReeonasneadeeV
The second ennual convention of school
officers of Pottawattamie county, held yes
terday in this city, was attended by about
sixty men and wonAn who are responsible
for the management of the rural schools
throughout the county. Much interest was
displayed by ths officers present In the
matters discussed and tbe gathering was
conceded to be a most successful one in
every particular.
Ths sessions were held In the office of
EL R Jackscn, county superintendent of
schools. In the court house. It had been
planned to adjourn early In the afternoon
so as to enable the vUilors to take in the
National Horticultural congress, but there
were so many Important matters to discuss
that the convention did not adjourn until
about i o'clock.
The following resolutions, reported by a
committee consisting of Directors' E. Hawk
ins of Lewis township, M. Palmer of Valley
township and J. Buchanan of Neola, were
adopted by the meeting:
Whereas, Pursuant to the acts of the last
general assembly, there was created a com
mlttee on revision and recodification of the
schools laws of Iowa, and,
Wheras, Said committee haa Its report
completed and the aame will be before the
Thirty-third general assembly that convenes
In es Moines in January. 190k. and.
Whereas, The members of the forthcom
ing legislature are desirous of obtaining
the sentiment of the people of ths various
scnooi corporations or Iowa, therefore, we
commend the work of Superintendent E. R.
Jackson in calling this convention of school
officers and directors for ths purpose of
considering the chances and additions to
our school law, which we feel are essential
to the best Interests of our educational sys
tern. We extend a vote of thanks to all
who have been present at and participated
In the dlscuaaions of this convention and
who have in any way contributed to make
this meeting a- success, and we wish to
mention especially the addresses of Attor
ney W. H. Ktllpack and of ex-superintendent
R. C. Barrett, and we recommend t.iat
tneir addresaes be published by the county
superintendent and copies of the same be
furnished to all school officers and teachers
of Pottawattamie county.
Be it further resolved, by the school direc
tors in convention assembled, that it is the
sense of this convention that the forth
coming legislature of Iowa shall so change
and amend our school law that greater
efficiency shall come from the rural achools
without greater Increasing the burden of
taxation of those who support them. To
this end, ws favor the following changes
We favor such legislation aa will emarge
tne authority of tbe aubdirector. We behove
that this officer should be chosen for a
period of at least three yeara and that he
should be given authority under the sub
district organisation to retain a teacher
whose proficiency has been demonstrated
in the particular district, and to this end
he should have authority. If necessary, to
increase tne compensation of said teacher.
We believe, further, that there should be
such change in our law that ths subdi
rector should receive compensation for his
time spent In the discharge of his duties,
such compensation to be determined by ths
board of directors, of which he is a mem
ber. We favor such legislation as will tend
to make those who .enter into contracts t
teach under the direction of a board of ta
ucation feel that the contract la equally
hlnding upon both parties to the same, and
that will permit boarda of education In
rural communities to elect teachers for a
oeriod of at least one year, and beards of
educstinn In municipalities to elect school
upertntendents for a period of not exceed
in five years.
We further favor a ehanre In the school
laws In reference to the selection of a tru
?nt officer. We believe that It should read
that board of directors in all school cor
"viriiUona must elect a truant officer, and
aid officer shall be paid for the prooer
dlacharxe of his duties such compensation
as shall be deemed Jnat and proper bv the
Hoard of education electing such officer.
Re It further.
Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions
be furnished to the stste department of ed
ucation at Des Moines, to the press nf the
"itv and to esch member of the legislature
rr r-mititv.
After discussing "The Teacher Problem"
from all points of the compass snd in all
its phases, the following general conclus'ons
were reached by the directors: If a teacher
In a rural school desires to leave a position
she is nnder contract to fill, she had better
be permitted to resign, for if compelled to
stay against her will, her services will
likely be of doubtful value. If she Is a
good teacher and wants to leave because
of a better , salary offered elsewhere, the
directors ought to have authority to In
crease her compensation. If she Is an in
different teacher ah Is expensive at any
salary. If a teacher becomes entangled In
Dan Cupid's meshes and on this account
wishes to resign her position there Is no
remedy.
The P. C. De Vol Hardware Co. Is making
an elegant display of silver-plated ware
this week in Its Broadway show window.
Its display comprises cream ladles, gravy
Are the most popular
on
MJ pl .Mf
Our ' ' Christmas-Chimes ' ' can also stand by themselves, so that parties who do not desirt
to go to the trouble of fixing up a Christmas Tr ee can place one or more on a table and arrang
presents, flowers, etc., around them with the same wonderful effect. ; .
As our 1 ' Chris tmaa-CMmes ' ' are unbreakable they can be used the whole year round on
many other occasions, as balls, parties, birthdays and v other festivities, when they always will,
bring joy to the participants. ,
We offer these beautiful "(Jmnstmaa-Chimei" to our subscribers ror oruy ou cents, uut-cx-
town subscribers add 11 oents for
Agents Make Big Money
The agent's work is pleasant and profitable. He is
practically an independent business man.
If you are interested in being the agent for a reliable
concern read Bee
Here you will find the chance you wish for. If you
are an experienced insurance agent, be sure that you'll
find the right sort of a proposition. If your specialty is
books, the best concerns will employ you.
It's not necessary to be experienced either most
concerns want new men. If you want a good "side line"
or a chance to make extra money read Bee Want Ads.
See how quickly you get what you want by reading
Bee Want Ads.
ladles, berry spoons, cold meat spoons, tea,
table and dessert spoons, sliver-plated
knlvea and ' forka in fancy boxes. Every
article in this line Is ahaolutely guaranteed.
The price on goods is one-half less than
you pay at a Jewelry store. P. C. De Vol
Hardware Co., 604 Broadway.
Pleteres for Gifts.
See our large assortment of framed pic
tures, all sixes and prices, 25c up. Opef)
evenings.
ALEXANDER'S ART STORE.
We are showing the largest and most
complete line of carving sets in fancy boxes
us was ever displayed in this community.
Ws guarantee our carving seta to be .the
best tho markets afford. P. C. De Vol
Hardware Co., 501 Broadway.
Marriage Licenses.
Licenses to wed were Issued yesterday
to the following:
Name and Residence. Age.
Alfred H. O'Brien. Council Bluffs ?0
Corrlne D. Jenkins, Couicil Bluffs 1
( I.eHer O. Ball. Settler, Alberta, Canada 23
Edith Mabel Cunningham, same II
rskslusitag.
George W. Klein, If Boultl Main street.
Both 'phones, "Have It dons right."
Cut flowers, roses and carnations. Her
man Bros., 14 Pearl Bt,
See the ZSc and Ko gift novelties at
Alexander's Art Store.
Only one piano out of every fifty sold
by Bourlclua Piano House Is ever "taken
back." Their pianos ars good and at 11 to
OUR
ana
Novelty ever Introduced,
the top of Christmas trees.
They consist of
6 Beautiful Angela
3 Candlesticks,
3 Toned Bells and a Turbine,
while above all shines the Star of Bethlehem,
Our "Christmas-Chimes" are 10 inches high
and made of fine nickel-plated metal and are so con
structed that when the candles are lightod tho Tur
bine goes round and the Bells begin to play.
The effect is something wonderful, addinj Im
mensely to the solemnity of Christmas, and young
and old feel a thrill of joy and surprise when enter
ing into the presence of a lighted Christmas Tret
beholding the silver-like Angels, while sweet musia
sounds through the room, heralding the birth oX
Christ. . . ' w " , . , . .
postage and we will send them by
Want Ads.
"good" people. (36 Broadway, Council
bluffs. Ia.
N. T. Plumbing Co, TeL 250. Night. T-1TX
One hundred Jackson automobiles on exhi
bition st ths Pioneer Implement Co. Visit
ors welcome.
ALLEGED SWINDLER ARRESTED
Mas Whe Was Wanted la Several
States Beet by Detective la
Waterloe, Iewa. .
WATERLOO, la.. Dec, U John Law
rence, alias Johd Brown, was arrested to
day on a warrant held by Detective II. C
Webster of Indianapolis for defrauding
banks at Coryaon,.Ind. On the wsy to ths
Security Savings bank, wbers Lawrsnce
got ths alleged worthless check for 1310
cashed, the prisoner broks snd ran. City
f rtectlve Houston, gava pursuit, firing
wild and commanding Lawrence to halt.
When ks continued running Houston shot
at him, one bullet entering his lungs and
ens hitting him in". ths leg. His condition
is precarious. Brown Is said to bavs de
frauded banks ' In Illinois, Indiana and
Iowa out of many thousands of dollar a
He cams hers this week from the east.
Preaaetlew for S. C. Lata.
MARSHALLTOWN, la.. Dec. IS. (Special
Telegram.) Assistant General Freight
Agent 8. G. Lutg of ths Iowa Cen
tral headquarters at Peoria, 111., has been
mads freight traffic manager of ths Iowa
Central de Minneapolis. SC. Louis head
quarters at Minneapolis to succeed J. M.
Tlttemore, Tbe appointment la effective
Chimes
and are made to 111
mail.
THE OMAHA HEEL,
1702 Farnam Street, Oxnslt, UCL
ni
.In
st once. Luts Is an Iowa railroad
who has been in the employ of ths Iowa
Central many years, and formerly lived
in this city.
DEATH RECORD.
Mrs. J eke W. Doaglaa.
TECUM 8 EH, Neb. Deo. U.-gpeclal
Telegram.) After an Illness of several
weeks' duration Mrs. Douglas, wtfs of John
W. Douglas, sr., died at tho family home
hers today. Mrs. Doaglas, whoso malde
rams was Ella Harriford, was born at
Cernadotte. III., February IS. UU, making
her age U years. Bhe was - married to
Mr. Douglas at Lewlston, 111... April t. itm.
Ths family came to Johnson county la ths
spring ofim. Eleven children were bora
to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, the seven living
being Dr. V. D. Douglas. Jesss Douglas.
John W. Douglas and the Misses Ilulda
and Mamie Douglas of Teouuseh. Mrs.
Fred Aaron of Soott's Bluff and Mrs, M.
W. Aaron of Bennett- Funeral arrange
ments have nat yet been made, but will
be held Sunday.
Harrises McLeagkllau
TECUM 8 EH, Neb. Dec U.-fgpeciel
Telegram.)-Herrlson McLoughlln. aa old
settler and an eld soldier of this city, died
at his home tonight, sged ft years. Mr.
McLoughlln was a veteran of ths dvll war,"
having served la an Indiana regiment. He
leaves a wlfs snd four children. He bad
resided here about twenty years. " Burial
arrangements ars not yet mads.
All the world loves a bargain. Tssj can
rind bargains by watcbinc tbs) Watt Ad.
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