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Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
A Procession of Icebergs.

So. Johns Correspondence Mostreal Gazette.
During the last week we have wit
messed q most unusual phenomenon at
this season of the year. A long process.
sion of icebergs has been passing our
shores, slowly pursuing their southern
march on the bosom of the Arctic cur.
rent, and We have not yet seen the last
of these glitteripg wanderers of the deep.
frequently sixty or seventy were visible
at the same time from the top of Signal
Hill. They are OF all shapes and sizes
some lofty and turreted, some dome.
shaped or flat, some having u series Of
beautiful crsgs and pinnacles. A
few were of INNER 30 sizs-low,
Eat islands OF ice. i saw one at
the ontrace of Conception Bay, near
Baccslieu Island. which was not less than
two miles in length. Another in the
same neighborhood was estimated to be
over three-quarters Of = mile. One
popularity of them was that they ap-
peared to follow each other, az II ar
ranged In a single line &c march, but at
irregular distances. This is accounted
for by the suppostion that the bulk of
them ara Fragments of an enormous ice
mass which was seen on the Labrador
coast some time ago. n the ccoun of
two captains who were close to it can be
relied upon, this wal the largest iceberg
ever seen In norshern ATTITUDES. One of
the captains estimated ii TO be fifteen
miles in length and three or four
in breadth; tho other made 1t twenty
miles. Allowing a margin fer the
excited Imagination Of these worthy
skippers, this must have been an aston.
ishing island of Ice. As it did mt make
its appearance off our shores in it's full
dimensions, the great probability is that
it grounded on Some rocky Lodge. By
the action If the summer sun its Joints
had become looselsd, and by the rslng
and falling tides and the force of the
waves, AZ 1t hung on the hedge, great
fragments were snapped of, and falling,
one by one, wtsh sullen plrnge inio the
waves, aoated Cd as ~icstsfgs, ihus in
part creating the ghostly prDcessioa
which has Ebesn filing vast along orr
shores for the dast ten days. All Of the
immsnSs group however, could not have
had the same origin. "fhs olsest
Inhabitants does not remember
anything approaching to the face
phenomena of this year. In ordinary
years q lew ioeberes are seen after the
hrst OF August. But now we have q
huge fleet OF them sailing past in the
middle OF SepteIAber and chilling our
atmosphere. Since the beginning of
February a stream of icsbeIgs and iioos
has been passing at intervals. Some
great loo movement must have occurred
in the Arctic regions of an unusual char
actsr to canss such an abnorman dis
gorgemenS and call into existence too
wat Ice argosies Of the laat 8, ven mouths
As consequence, the supply of n next
lew years may be comparatively small,
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
Nothing plaue m vain.

We are told that nothing WAS made In
vain but what can be said of the fashion
ablO girl of the periodi Isn't she made in
vaiRs Hoods Sarssparilla is made at
Lowell, Mass, whore there ere more bot.
aes of it sold than of any other Sarsapa-
rilla or blood purifier. And ii is not
taken in vain. 1t purif.es the blood,
strengthens the system, and gives new
life ard yigor to ths entire body; 10
doses 81
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
y NJ 4 H 4!
A GROWING CITY

The remarkable growth Of Omsha
during the last few yearn Is q matter OF
great astonishment to those who pay an
occasional visit to this growing city. Tho
development of the Stock Yar5s-the
necessity Of tho Belt Line Roa5-the
finely paved streets-the hundreds Of new
residences and costly business blocks,
with the population of our city more than
doubled in the last five years. Ali this
is a great surprise to visitors and 10 the
admiration of our citizens. This rapid
growth, the business activity, and the
many substantial improvements made O
lively demand for Omaha real estate, and
every investor has made o handsome
profit.
Since the Wall Street panic last May,
with the subsequent cry OF hard times,
there has been Less demaud from specula.
tors, but q fsir demand from investors
seeking homes. This latter class are
taking advantage Of low prices In build
Ing material and are securing their homes
at much less cos than will be possible .
year hence. Spectators, too can buy
real eEta' > cbea per now and ought to take
advant o Of present prices for future
profit.
The next few years promises greater
d ve' 0pments In Omaha than The pact
~ years, which have been as good az
we could reasonably desire. New man
u~fscturlng establishments and large job
bling houses are added almost weekly, and
all add to the prosperity of Omaha.
There are many In Omaha and through.
but the State, vino have their money In
the banks drawing 8 nominal rate of In
%terest, which, If judioiously invested in
Omaha real estate, would bring them
much greater returns. We have many
bargains which we are confident will
bring the purchaser large profits In the
near future.
We have for sale the finest resi-
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
~TaImRge's TrIeph onea.

N. 7. Jbnrn9I.
Thu Rev. DIR. Talmage 10 having teiLs-
phones put into hs church so thai thoyo
who remain at home caA hear his scz,
The idea. ID a good one, Int wal
be generally adopted by the ladies,
particularly at this seasoa Of tic year,
when new winter apparel is on dress pa-
rade. A csmo5a obscure that Dnld ea-
able them to bohold the dazzling glory of
b~raud.new garments without leaving
home would prove moro populs,.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
STOP THAT COUGH

using Dn. YrazIer's throat aud Lung Bal
sam-the only sure cure for Coughs, Cslas,
Hosrseness a,ia Sore ThpAt, and all diseases
Of tho throat and luDp. Do not negisot a
IL nay prove fatal. Scores and
hundreds of grateful peaale owe their liyas to
DR.. Fp,zieE'i Throat nad Luna Balsann, and
&lmily Vii ever ks withoyS 1t after oncs
it, and discoverio2 its marvellous POWER.
1t is put rp in large family bottles and sold
fos tho small price Of IS cents per botlla Sold
Kubp Il Co. and " L. Goodman.
HLtshpfa Chronicle.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
THE DAILY BEE TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, 1884.

tic stories Of their discovery. He table
Of statistics show the agricultural produc-
tiouf, the products u the mines and the
c1inSge Of the mints, from remote times
to the present. IL is fully illustrated,
and has besides a large solded map Of
Mexico, and maps in detail Of all the
principal routes by Sc and lRud.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

"The Book Buyer" Christmas number,
has just made its appearance, and gives
the public much valuable information,
concerning the best books of the best
publishirg houses. 1t makes q specially
of descriptions of holiday books, giving
extracts and illustrations from them.
Tho Book Buyer" will DO appreciated
not only by the trade, but every person
having q library to which he may desire
to make additions. 1t is issued by Charles
Scribner's Sons, New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
OMAFA
Proposals for Building Bridges.

Department OF tho Interior,
Office OF Indian Affairs. Nov, II, 1884.
Sealed proposals. endorse I ''propo,als for building
Bridg's,. will be received at this office until I o'clock
TUESDAY the 10th OF ueoem or, 1884 for the DON.
ttrlotion OF three bridges on the Santoe Sioux Re.or.
Walton In Eobraska, and ponca Reservation In Dakota
over the Bssle ca ok, a bridge OF three spans OF 90
feet each with ibfeet amp caches; on the Ponca Tics.
t~rvatioD, over the RiobrHa river, O Bird, 900 fost
hom end to end, and over the West Fork OF said river
n span Of 90 feet.
ihToe bridges In question arc TO be Of combination OF
wood and iron, wish cast iron shoee, resting on pile
foundations, which oya the Nj brnra river are TO be
driven ID ieet, over Bazilo creek, Is test, and over
West Fork OF hiobrarA River. Is feet below wapr
seyei. and Axo to be built In accordance with plans
and specifications 10 be seen NJ the Office Of the Depot
Quartermastet al Omaha. Nebraska, tho Times" OF
Denver, Colorado. and Of the "Inter-oooan OF CiS-
oago, I'll. ~
The contribution ofthe bridgesto under the i'm.
GeGl.t Il supervision Of . person to DO disignated by
this Department
All bids must be accompanied by a certified chock
on some United 6tatee DEPOSITORY, for At least FIVE
ger ceIItum CT tho amount OF the proposal, which
Theok vii BIO forfeited 10 tho Unlted States In cae
any biduer or bidders fail TO execute o contract with
good and sufficient s~ureties; otherwise TO be returned
90 the bidder IN submitting bids. bidders SIN uld
stats the time required by them for the construction
OF the bgt ges, rs ibis matter will DO considered In
making the awards, ana made n part OF the contract.
The right 10 reserved 10 reject any or all bids OF
any part n any bid 4 deemed for the best inteies OF
the scrvice. ii PRICE,,
nss,swkB m % Commissions.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

The millions, both old and young, who
have read the original Robinson Orusoe,
viii be equally delighted with''Persever-
ance Island; or, the Robinson Crusoe of
the Nineteenth Century" by Douglas
Frazer, published by Lee & Shepard and
for sale in Omaha by w. L. Seaman. 1t
is a deeply interesting story of the South
Pacific ocean, and is full of exciting i'd
ventures from beginning to end. No
one who has read "Robinson Crusoe"
should miss reading perseverance Is
land" 1t is one OF those books that is
hard to lay down until you have finished
it.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

"Dorcau, Daughter Of TaustinA," by
Nathan O. KounS, published by Forbes,
Howard & Hubert, New York, and for
sale in Omaha by j. s. Caulfield, Is q tale
of Rome and the early Christians. 1t Is
a charming story, showing the same deli
cacy of touch and elevation of feeling
that we're evinced by his former book,
''AriuS, the Libyan," with q most inter
estlng knowledge of the historical era
described. 1t is a beautifully illustrated
volume, and is worthy place in any we'll
selected library.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
Nervous System,
Blood, and
Urinary Organs

All ssses of Curvature of the Spine, crooked Fee,
Legs aud Arms, Diseases Of tho Hip, Knee. and
Ankle Joints Also Chronic affections ofthe Liver
rheumatism, Parslytle, Ptles. Ulcers, CstsrTh, Asth
ma and Bronchitis ars all treated by new and sue.
csssiul methods. All diseases OF the Blood and Urin.
airy Organs, including those resulting hon inc iscro.
tion or exposure, ars safely and successfully treated
and \ cure guaranteed. Young rnen, middle aged,
sxbuustIon' proauc;r, ,pSiuest,on' PaIIp,tat;on Of tSe
Heart, DesponienGy iiznnosd, Loss OF Memory, Iack
Of Energy Rnt Ambition, can be restored 10 health
and yigOr, II casa is not too long neglected
Tho Surgeon In charge IA a graduate OF Jeffer.
,on Medical College 1863 ana bas studied lhs
profession In London, Paris and Berlin. II afflicted
all or " rite full description OF your case, and mefi-
dne may he sent you. Consul ntion free. Ad dres
opiahs Dispensary, Crounso's BlOcb, Omaha, Eeb.
Once houIs lois a. Ia, LIS and 10 p m Sundsye.
.loa IN
ra. Send for treatise either ON male disease or
def Fmi
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

A unique device offered by tho large
iParisian dry goods stores ia a weighing
machine. The how're scales tender daily
distributes some 1000 bulletins VI weight.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

~Br"Wn's Bronchial TrOGhes for
Coughs and Co.d'. ~ do not see how 1t ia
possible for a pnblic man to Do himself in
winter withoua this admirable aid."-REv. X.
Nj. DEyRSs. looAssEn, MASS.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

Cassell Sc Company, New York, may
take praise to themselves for having Is.
sued the handsomest illustrated catalogue
that has come from any American pub
fishing house this or any other year.
Nearly every page of the catalogue bears
= handsome illustration, and aome of
them more than one, all beautifully
printed. Price, ten cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

and wa may have but lew Of these
nil A'y uauderers Of the deep, the Arctic
warehouses being temporarily exhausted.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

NJ. 3. Robinson, OF the Chicago bar,
has written aud published "a Popular
Treatise on The Law of Marriage and Di-
%vorce," giving the laws of the various
states of the United States, England, and
tho European continent, witha condensed
history OF the Roman, canon and e~oclesti-
ohl law. lie also enumers sas the cause
for which divorces will be granted; what
are and what are not legal marriages and
valid divorces, ana every thing of impor.
lance relating TO the subject. 1t ia a val
liable compilatio n. and will form o ussful
contribution to every lawyer, library.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

The new railway station at Birming-
ham, England, cost nearly 81. 900, 0JO.
aud is tina largest In the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

The latest addition to the''Young Folks
Library J" q m onthly publication of choice
literature, by d. Lathrop Il Co, pablish-
ers, Boston, is ''The Triple f." written
by Mrs. 8 z. Graham Clark. 1t Is one
of the most interesting volumes that we
have seen In this valuable series, and will
10 doubt 80 eagerly read by me young
folks.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

We are in receipt of the bound volumes
of the Century and st. Nicholas Tor the
year, November, 1888, to October, 1884
Everybody knows these periodicals 50
well that it is scarcely necessary to do
more than call attention to them. OF St.
Nicholas in particular, too much cannot
be said in the way of hearty praise. In
tho course of the eleven years Of Ito exis.
tsnce It has won for itself a supreme
place in the aife otions of the young people
Of the land that is we'll merited and a
conyin cling proof of it's excellence. The
publishers have also prepared o new treat
this year Tor the little ones. This con-
Sists of selections made by the editor,
Mary Mapes Dodge, from the ~favorite
pictures, stories and yerses suitable for
the youngest patrons of st. Nicholas, and
taken from the frat ten volumes of the
msgszine. The book is called "Bsby
World" is gotten up in most attractive
form, and Ia ture to find great favor
among the little people. Indeed, the
youngsters OF to day owe a deep debt of
gratitude to the Century company, and to
Mrs. Dodge in particular.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
LITERARY NOTES.

IRREGULARITIES Of American Cities" 10
tbe title Of q well.wtitten aud finely il.
lustrsted volume Of aver $50 pages. II
is written by Captain Willard Glazier,
author Of several interesting volumes,
among which may be mentioned "Soldiers
Of the Saddle, " Capture, Prison Pen
and E,cape," BATTLES for the Union"
"Heroes Of Three Wars," Sc. This
latest work of his presents the peculiar
features, favorite resorts and distinguish.
Ing characteristics of the leading cities OF
America, and will prove Of interest to
Thousands who car, ct beat, see them
only in imagination, and to others, who,
having visited them, would like to com.
pare notes with one who has made their
peculiarities q study for many years. A
residence in more than a hundred cities,
including nearly all that are introduced
in this work, leads the author tofoel that
he shall succeed in his purpose Of giving
to the public book, without the neces.
sity of marching in Glow and solemn pro.
cession before his readers an array OF
time. honored stati1ticsj on the contrary,
il Is his aim to talk Of cities as ne has
found them in his walks from day to day,
with but slight reference to their origin
and past history. This work is now
being canvassed for in Omaha by a corps
Of young ladies, who no doubt will sue.
coed in taking the names of q large mum.
Der of subscribers. Omaha gets a good
send.oT among the leading cities, and
this will probably induce many to sub.
scribe for the book.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

In Mexican Resources, and Guide to
Mexico" published by, Rstes & Lauriat,
Boston, we bave an exact statement OF
the vast mineral and agricultural re
sources Of Mexico, and a perfect guide
to the capital city of that sOuthern ro.
public, over all the great steam and rail
lines leading thence. Any n of the
numerous seekers after information about
the Queen of the Oocident" can appre,
iste the value Of this work, which for ex'
actnets IL information, fullness of re
search and brillisdoy of presentation
suIpassss any thinS Of the kind heretoiors
issued on the iubjeet. 1t treats Of the
agriculture, tropical fruits, cablns. and
dye woods, tropical plants and fruit.
sheep and cattle raising and Mexican
farming operations In general; also Of
mines and mining, detailing all the rich
mines famous in history ana the roman
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
IIsT on IrTtrEe
GESTLENES's LIST

Remaining IN the p~ostotncs at Omaha Satur.
day, November %, 1881:
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

Rev. ]. A. Lambert, of Waterloo, N.
Y, must feel battered with the success
of his "Notes on Ingeraol." The eighth
edition is now being published, which
will MAKE the total number printed $780,.
600. These notes are the comments of u
brilliant debater, and represent the very
essence of clear, cold and pure logic.
They certainly meet the arguments of
Colonel lnRsrsoll more completely than
did Judge Black in his recent oontro-
versy. The book is published by the Buff
fslo Catholic Publishing company.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02
CROUNsE's BLOCK,

18th and Capitol Avenue, treats all cksss Grip
pied or Deiormed, also Diseases of tt
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-02

Benson Mrs D. Pail Miss Nj
Boline A j Brady Mrs l.
Brown Mrs III w Bsgley Mrs M
BrOialn Miss NJ Briscoe Miss 4
Brooklyn Mrs b
Carlson NJ Conard Miss L,
Castue II
Dakins ~ rs A Dronberger Miss o. e
Donhoe A j Driscoll Miss b
Ennis Mrs G Erickson Mis- O
Ellis Miss j Eichelburger Mrs p
Edgett Mrs l.
Terrell Miss G French Mrs NJ
Frishee Mrs 4
Gardner n Given Miss J
Gilmore Miss s Gibson Mrs !
Gray Miss G
Hansel Miss J Hunter Mrs X 3
Harden Miss n Hall Miss n E.2
Houtin Miss Il
Jamison A
Kelley Mrs'N binders Mrs u
Reyes Miss NJ Il
lie frances Mrs r. Layari Mrs j
Leasy MissB
Merriam Mrs w Madison l.
Marsh Mis- l. Madame -
Matthew Mrs J. McSarley Miss II
McYey Mrs NJ Morian MissC
McHale Mrs-H McGreeley Miss A
Norris Mira b II
o Brien M Otto
O'Mara MisB.N
PhDlippi r PATTERSON Mi 3 q A
Poole Mrs UP Pritchard Mrs A
Prang Miss X Pitts Mrs M
Reynolds Miss II r IS Miss j
kojers A Rainelle Miss J2
Robari MrsTW
Swartz Mrs NJ 2 Scheibel Mrs II
SWANSON Miss M Serton Mrs,5G
Steele Mrs y j. Schmeese Mrs B
Miss G
Miss A Trplet Mvs T
Vernon Mrs W 2
Weare Miss Nj Willis v
Williams Miss A Winkelman Mrs r
Wilbor Mrs.M Wilson Nj
Wark Mas l.
YUhs Mrs b
FOURT GLASS MATzEx-
Wolf w Simmopds Mrs G F.
leekleyJ Hall Il y
Miss NJ Whipple X
Landers w III
G. IL. CoUTANrs Postmaster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-11
general sherman on JEFF. Dayis's Let.
nv telegraph TO the Dispatch.I

NV telegraph 10 the Dispatch.I
ST. LOUIS, December 10.-General Sher-
man this evening, in reply to a question
by representative OF the Associated Press
as to whether or not he intended to reply
to the letter OF jefferson Davis recently
published in this city. said he might do so
at some future time, but he should consult
bis own conference.-the Mr.. Davis had
not addressed him. but the 81. Louis Re-
publican, and that If he made any reply It
could be only through the War Depart
mcnt.
He further said he did not suppose any
reporter was at the meeting OF the Frank
Bl9ir Post on the night he spoke, a. the
Grand Army is an organization only for
socia, interchange OF personal memories.
Stll. he admitted that the reports published
contained much Of truth. but not all. He
has most OF his Louisiana papers, he
said. 10 make good his assertion
that the civil war was forced upon
the people Of Louisiana by cOnspirators
in Washington. and that during the pro-
grcss Of the rebellion Davis changed his
views OF the doctrine Of secession and
threatened 10 Use force il any State Of the
Confederacy should attempt what was then
known a. separate State action" The
General has already sent to Washington
some letters and papers bearing on the
case, but as to their publication, he stated
that the authorities there must be con-
suited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-11
Killed by ReguintOrs.

10y NitSaln 10 uie Diapatch'l
LEXINGTON, NY. December l0.-John T..
Martin was shot and killed by regulators at
farmers station. Rowan county, about
forty miles cast Of here. at O'Clock this
morning. Martin had quarrel with Floyd
Tollivar st Morehead. KY, last August, in
which shots were exchanged and n by
SANDER killed and Martin seriously
wounded. The parties met IN Morehead
on the I'd instant and the quarrel was re-
newed. Tollivar drew his pistol, but
Martin fred first and killed him.
Martin was taken 10 Winchester for protec-
ton from mob. and last night he was put
on train under guard and started to
Morehead 10 be tried to-day. When the
train reached Farmers station II was
boarded by twenty-five masked men. who
held the guards and rddled Martin with
bullets. killing him instantly. It's charged
that the guards were taking Martin to
Morehead on forged order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-11
Mtss Caldweil's Donation.

The New York Herald has the following
relative to the 100000 donation made by
Miss Caldwell towards the establishment Of
a Catholic University, mention OF which
was made in the Dispatch several days
ago.
Miss Mary Caldwell. who Is understood
to have donated $500, 900 toward the en-
dowment OF National Roman Catholic
University, as planned by the Pleuary
Council OF Baltimore, Il at present resi-
dent Ct this city. occupying hat at No.
l2l Madi.o avenue. Though native Oe
New York she IL OF Virginia parentsGos
Her father was many years ago citizen Of
Fredericksburg, Va, where he was born.
and her mother belonged TO the distin-
guisbed Breckenridge family, OF which
President John &. Breckinrldgc and
the Rev. Or. Robert Breckenridge were
members.
Miss Caldwell aud her sister are the in
heriors Of a very lar-e estate, estimated
II $4,000. coo or Si,0O0.O00. The Misses
Caldwell are nieces Of Bishop SpIlding.
Their inheritance has been accumulating
during their minority.
The New York members OF the commit
tee TO whom she entiuSts her gift are Mr..
Eugene Kelly and Archbishop Corrigan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-12-11
NORTH CAROLINA.
Sentenced 10 be IIapged--A Big schem'.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
RALEIGH. y. C., December l0.-Thomas
Niece, an aged negro, tried at FayetteyiIle
for tie murder Of Mary Hughes. white
woman OF bad character, in Cumberland
county, last October. was convicted ana
sentenced to be hanged January l2lh. He
is nearly eighty years Of aye. with hair ana
beard re white rs snow. The murder was
. very cod-bloOded one.
There is a great plan on foot to develop
by the use OF convict labor, he swamp
lands Of this State which belong to the Com
monweallh. Hundreds OF cOnyicts viii IN
a few weeks he released from railway work
by the completion OF the Great Western
Line. One OF the leading measures OF legi,,-
lation next month will be, 1t is believed
this application OF convict labor. There are
hundreds Of thousands OF acres of exceed
ingIy fertile land only waiting drainage,
situated mainly east Of GoldsbOro'. 1t viii
he one Of the greatest public measures ever
iDaugurated in the State.