Omaha daily bee., 1885-10-08

have them. His homo was in the alleys
and barns wherever night overlook him,
though always without money, he man
aged to stay under the influence OF liquor
continually. At one time a few years
ago, the citizens here chopped him out
OF the gutter i'm which he was frozen and
covered up some three or four inches
deep. This is only n OF the many in
stance of the ruin of the man by strong
drink.
IMPROVEMENTS At PENTrENTGARY.
The Midland Electric company of Om-
aha, has Just completed putting in u sys-
ten of electric bells, telephones and
speaking tubes at the state penitentiary.
The work IS of a very superior character
and Warden Nobcs speaks in the highest
terms of praise of the efficacy and con
vcnicnce of the system. The Midland
company has done a large business in
Lincoln already and there is every pros
prct that IL will increase as the character
of the work Is better known. The Wind
sor and Fremont hotels were both fitted
up by the company and the orders
through the state is steadily increasing.
Tho company has established u branch
in Lincoln, and made a wise choice for
its agent in the selection of MIR. Lcon L.
Douglas, of the telephone eX-
change, where orders may be left for
work of any character.
THE NEW BRICK AND l l. WORKS.
Yesterday the workmcn started to
grade the grounds for the new brick
works at west Lincoln. The lumber for
drying sheds, brick making machines,
and engine house is on the side track
near the yards, and rs o rs the grad
ing is finished the buildings will be put
up and active operation of the yards
begun. Hon. John Fitzgerald deserves
most of the credit for this important
adjunct TO Lincoln's manufacturing in
t~erests, and it has been no mere talk on
his part but substantial aid in the way Of
money that has been rendered.
CITY NEWS.
The secretary of state yesterday re
ceived 81, 400 worth of school district No.
douglas county bonds for registration.
There were several other school bonds
sent in from PawnCo, Otoe, Phelps II
Adams counties for registration.
The accounts of the different state in
situations for September arc being aud
tied and paid rs rapidly as the work can
be done by the state house clerks.
The state convention of the w. G. T..
u. is in session in this city at the st. Paul
Methodist church. There are about 100
delegates present.
Complaint is being made here by tho
citizens that, the dirt graded on the high
parts of the city is taken and sold to in
dividuals, and used IN improving their
private property, while the deep holes in
many of our principal streets are left in
bad condition, occassioning many acct
dents, and that the city receives no bene-
fit from the money obtained from the sale
of the dirt. This should be looked into
at once by tho council committee on
streets and grades.
The Arion Glee club will give Il grand
public concert in Lincoln next Tuesday
night. A large amount of vocal and in.
strumental talent will participate and
there is every reason to anticipate II
pleasant time:
STATE ARRIVALS.
j. b. Evans and son, C. Waiter, Oma-
ha;H II. b. Hughes and wife, Valparaiso;
G.. T.. Marsterd, II. f.. Haynest and wife,
Omaha; r.. Atchison, L. S. Nowal, T. Tip
ton, John Cattle, VIM. Cattle and baby,
Lrs Cook, Seward; G.. w. Church and
wife, Crete; &. Babson, jr., - gleston,
w. j. Bowling, Omaha.