Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-12
MIN0R MENTION.

Fine holiday goods at Bliss.
II. r, Stewart, artist, at Chapman's.
See j. Refers new stock of cloths.
Try McClurg's elf.raising buckwheat.
Go to Cooke g. Morgan's opening this
evening.
Two plain DRINKS constituted the bust
ness of the police court yesterday morn
ing.
Mrs. Mary Wells asks for a divorce
because her husband, Harper Wells, has
deserted her,
The House of the Friendless adopted
two more children yesterday, the parents
of which live in Omaha.
If you want fine portraits for the holt
days, place your order early with Stew
art the artist. Don't wait.
The Crystal Mills have been supplied
with two large, new wagons, similar to
those used by Conrad Geise.
Christmas cards given away-On all
cash purchases of fifty cents and upwards
at Seaman's closing out sale, 405 Broad
way.
In the district court yesterday a civil
case about horse was still occupying the
time. The grand jury Is at work but has
made no report yet.
Some of the residents of the Fourth
ward are talking of joining together to
employ a private policeman to look after
the residence part of the city.
Mrs. Harriet Hoover says that her
Daniel has been very cruel to her, and
much given to drink. She can stand 1t
no longer and wants the court to set her
free.
The man Watson, charged with having
robbed his roommate at the st. Joe
house of 1874, was yesterday bound over
to await the action of the grand Jury in
also put under bonds as prosecuting wit
ness.
The December number of Nelson
Bros Railway Guide for Iowa, published
at Cedar Rapids, is out, and as usual con-
tains more information for twenty-five
cents than any traveller in this state can
get in other forms. 1t is complete, and
arranged very conveniently.
Some sneak recently fiched some val
liable books from Robert Percival's law
Office yesterday pawned one Of the
books for a lunch. The book was recov.
cd by Chief Skinner, but the thief Is still
at large. Mr.. Percival says he will give
800 for a short interview with the thief.
A number of novelties have been In
troduced at the roller skating rink. Last
night there was a feature of special in
terest, 1t being the appearance of a skate
rial artist named Wright, an English
man, who displayed some elegant cos
tunes. He showed up 'the dude" In A
very laughable manner, and besides MAX
ing much fun, showed rare skill In Gid
Ing about on rollers, making many fancy
movements.
The talk of organizing a merchants
police to watch the business houses and
serve as an extra protection against fires
and thieves, Is still being kept up, and ii
Is expected that in a few days a perfected
plan will be presented to the public and
if it receives sufficient supporters, will be
put in atcive operation. If started il
will be as a private enterprise with otficia'
recognition and under a certain degree
of official control.
There was a dress rehearsal yesterday
afternoon for the Great Republic. Il
moved off very satisfactorily and gave
assurance that the public presentation
this evening and tomorrow afternoon
and evening will prove very pleasing
Tickets are selling well for the Great Re
public, and there is every indication tina
there will be- a crowded house both even
ings. The arrangements have been mad,
very carefully, 81 that the entertainment
will be sure to please. The management
of the Great Republic has kindly accepted
all suggestions as to arrangements, 81
that there may be no need of alarm Ii
the grouping of so many children upor
the stage, and the appointment of deputy
.marshals and the presence of adults t,
protest against any possible danger
proves sufficient assurance to the public
The success which has attended it,
presentation elsewhere promises to bt
even exceeded here. Those who expeci
TO secure seats should consult the dia'
grams promptly.
McClurg's self rising huckwheat houl
always ready for use. Toy it.
DIR. @. c. Hazen, Dentist, 100 Main st
UPSET SALE AT METCALF BROS