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Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
About Trains' Speed.
1--WE must be going forty miles "A

we must be going forty miles a
hour"
''Oh. no.: not re thar thirty"
''Thirty? nonsense! more like fifty"
Something like this is heard every
day on railroad trains, especially among
parties of young people, says a writer in
Golden Days.
Not one person in one hundred who
travel has any idea of the speed of IA
train. Even IA large percentage of the
regular trainmen cannOt tell with any
degree of accuracy.
Engineers use their driving wheel as
a guage. They know it's circumference,
and by counting its revolutions within
a certain time can tell very accurately
the speed at which they are running.
The faVorite method of timing n train
among passengers is to count h tele~
graph poles. AS a rule these poles are
planted thirty to the mile, but in prai-
RE countries and places where only a
single wire is used, the number dimin-
ishes to twenty-five to the mile so that
rule will not always work.
The most accurate method, and the
one most in use by experienced railroad
men, is to count the number OF rail
JOINTS the train passes over in twenty
seconds. The rails on nearly all roads
are thirty feet in length, and the num-
Der passed over in twenty seconds Is the
speed per hour "A train is running.
For instance, if n passenger can count
thirty clicks on a rail joint in twenty
seconds, the train is running at the
speed of thirty miles an hour.
Actually this method falls a little
short, as in the example given above the
speed would be nearer thirty-one than
thirty miles, but it is near enough for
all practical purposes.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
The Fourth at BoclS's Garden.

a grand Fourth OF July celebration
will be held at the beautiful shaded
park known as Books garden, in the
eastern part OF the city.
Miss Josephine Ref will read the
Declaration of Independence. The
principal Grafton will be ty Mr.. j. r.
Dietrich, who will be followed by other
speakers.
The grounds are provided with num-
Der of swings and other apparatus for
amusement, Il bowling alley, etc.
a fine dancing platform, 50E60 feet.
has beer erected and will be in use both
day and night b. those who delight in
that ~pleasurGblc pastimc.
There will be Il grand display of fire
works in the evening-unloubtedly the
best display made in the city.
Regular meals will &c served ut din
ner and supper and tirst-class lunch at
all hours.
Dalbey's celebrated military band and
orchestra will furnish the music, and
the best of order throughout the en-
tire grounds is guaranteed by the man
agement.
The street cars will run all night.
Come one and all and have u grand.
good time.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
The Merriam Block,

Work upon the Merriam block will COM
mence about the 10th inst. The plans are
just completed and ready fer the builders
use. An examination of these shows that
the block will be handsome and admirably
arranged inter nally. The first or ground
floor will contain four double stores and one
single, beside Il large suite of rooms on Will
low avenue, which will be arranged for bank
ing purposes. The stores will front on Pearl
and Main streets, giving two entrances to
each. There will also be entrances to two
elevators which will connect this with the
second and third stories. Tie secDld story
will contain Offices in suites so arranged that
both lighting and ventilation will be perfect.
The third story will b. divided nearly in
half, one part of which will be occupied by
the public library. The other part will be in
shape so that il can be used by the Y. M. G.
a. or any other organization requiring that
amount Of room. This arrangement of the
building will, it seems, fully meet the de-
mands that will be made upon il, and at the
same time add much to the appearance of
this portion of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
Board of Trade Proceedings.

The board of trade met last evening in
regular session.
a proposition was read from Mcssrs. Con
rad Il Mcmillan relative to moving their soap
works from GAINESVILLE, Wis, to this city.
Also one from =. NJ. kilippcnberg, of the
Wisconsin Soap company, on the same sub.
ject. The former was referred. TO the mana
facturcrs' committee. The latter WIS re-
ferred to the following SPECIAL committees:
Nlessrs. G. E.. Straub, j. p. Weaver, M. r.
leohrcr.
y proposition was received from the Cen
trail stove company, of kcokux. Ia. That
company VIII come hers. if $4,000 cash
bonus. 5000 in siock and.H building site be
given them. Referred.
The hote! matter was pat in the handS of
the cd committee. with instructions to con-
tiuuc solicitations for the Pacific house site
and Woodbury. corner, said work 10 be con-
tinued tomorrow, The committee will con-
fer with the owners of both sites, and get
the best terms of purchase. Thcy Will also
examine the subscription list, and determine
some method Of converting ii INTO cash
Adjourned until Saturday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

SHOW can one be sure that he is on
grader is a query which does not seem to
nave been satisfactorily answered. A
property owner of Fourth street, desiring to
build n residence, had his grade gwen by the
city engineer, went ahead with his building
and improved his grounds. When it came
time TO put in curbing he had to get the
engineer TO give the grade for that. Then
the discovery was made that there had been
a mistake somewhere, and the house was
three or four inches below. He took a fresh
hold, got his curbmg put in, and his property
adjusted TO that grade, A little later there
came along the PAYERS. They got II grade
from the engineer of the city, and 10, and
behold, the curbing was wrong. 1t had to be
taken up and reset. Then surely the
troubles were over. A few months passed,
and his neighbor had occasion TO lay "A new
sidewalk. He got the engineer TO give him
the grade, and by conforming TO Chat he laid
his walk three inches above the walk of the
man who had been so busy getting grades.
The poor fellow had 10 raise his walk. He
naturally IS wondering whether every time q
grade is asked for a different one has to'be
given, or whether il is run by suesswork.
There are scores Of others in the same pre-
.dicament.
1t is getting to be a farce. Every.time the
city changes engineers or a new survey is
made a change may be expected. The board
of trade, in its endeaYors To help build up the
city, should offer a bonus TO any
man who will devise q way By which
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
j. G. Upton has bargains in realestat'
Personal

Miss Clara Cole is visiting at Mount
Pleasant.
II. b. Gray, the postmaster a Hastings, Ia,
was in the city yesterday.
M. L. Blouse and wife, of Blair, Neb.,
were guests at the Bechtele yesterday.
Miss Mabel Nesbitt, who has been visiting
In Nebraska, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. John Keller and her brother, John
Wollman, will return from Baltimore to-day.
Henry, Fred, Carl and Charles Spetman,
with John Pnmer, have gone to Decatur,
Neb., on a shoot and outing.
Mrs. Il. S. Barnett arrived home from Des
Moines yesterday morning, after "a two
weeks visit at the capitol.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Watkins, of Chicago, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Vic Roy, and
will remain in the city several weeks.
Mrs. w. III. Burns, accompanied by her
children and her mother, Mrs. Tracy, left
last evening for the east, intending to spend
the summer
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
MerrilY MnteI.

Another of Council Bluffs fairest maidens
has taken the marital VOW and made most
happy the heart of n worthy man. ay
morning at ten o'clock Miss Agnes Jetfrie s
and Mr.. Wilson E, Duncan were joined in
marriage. The ceremony was performed at
the home of the brides parents on east Pierce
street by the Rev. Mr.. III. w. Rees. Beside
the near relations of the principals there were
present a large number of invited guests.
The presents We're many and valuable and
the repast which followe was tasty and ele-
CANT.
The bride has been prominently connected
with the city'S educational corps, and in the
position of teacher, as well as in her private
relations she has won a host of friends.
These w4ll earnestly wish for her the fullest
realization of the happy hopes which crown
this hour of her new existence as a wife.
TIL man who won her is u prosperous mer-
chant at Pauline, Nebraska, and is well wor-
thy of the prize he has chosen. The happy
couple will Immediately proceed to the home
Of the groom.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
To All Who Celebrate.

We will say the German Catholic
ladies have arranged to give their
friends an evening of genuine pleasure
tonight. They will give Il quadrille
party at Masonic Temple hall, and will
serve ice cream and cooling drinks, to-
gether with an excellent supper, to
those who may desire it. 1t is well
known that these ladies know how to
entertain, and nc pains will be spared
to make this evening pass pleasantly
for all who favor them with their pres
euce. The best of music will be in at
tendance. Let everyone come and
bring their friends. The more the
merrier. Don't forget, Masonic Tenn
pie hall, this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

a man can build on grade and stay there.
If the changes were made by the coun ii
there might be. some. chance TO lay the blame
upon them. They are being blamed for so
many things that a few more or less would
not lessen their popularity. The council
makes few changes of grade, but the instru-
Of employees, aud the chances of election make
many. IL is difficult for a proporty-owner to
prove that he cQnformed strictly with the
grade, and even If he should the city denies
engineers. There is no consolation to be had
from a suit. In fact, the only way seems to
be to keep going up and down in conformity
with the mercurial fluctuations of the en-
piuCCrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
The Police in Shirt sleeves.

With the appointment of the new police
force came the usual craze for "A tiashy,
metropolitan uniform. Among those who
had experience in cotton stuffed dress coats
Most of the men themselves were almost
crazy TO get on their official clothing. 1t
worked well while the weather was chilly,
but with the thermometer in the n~ineties,
policemen are now seen standing on the
shady side of the street, with no coats on at
all. II isn't so very metropolitan to have
policemen going around in their shirt sleeves,
but ii is more appropriate to the weather.
One of these was approached yesterday with
the query, what has become of that dandy
coatin "Oh, l forgot it," Just as if a po-
liceman could forget one of those coats after
trying TO endure its sweltering for even an
hour. "Well, TO be honest about it, it's too
blamed hot. We've asked permission to
have light blouses made, for summer wear,
and as soon as we get these we will be- in
uniform again.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
comrary for the manufacture of boxes ana

company for the manufacture of boxes and
baskets. 1t is proposed t. use the Fierks
building. The Chicago lumber company has
taken over $1,000 of stock, and ether parties
here and III Omaha are talking of investing.
With the abundance of willow III this
vicinity, and with the ease of getting other
needed material, with the advantages this
city possesses as u distributing point, 1t Is
claimed that the enterprise is sure to be a
paying one. W. Il Vaughan was here yes,
terGnN WORKING ND the scAome.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
The Appointment OF Teachers.

At a meeting of the school board Monday
evening the following were elected teachers
in the public schools of the city for the en-
suing year: May Davenport, Julia Sullivan,
V. Reynolds. Iva fIattenhauer, Katie Blax-
sim, Carrie Gof, Maggie Green, Sarah
Shields, Mrs. Lou Graves, Mile White,
Miss L. Swan. Efie Moon, Mamie Hardin,
Kate Wickhum, Josie Clausen, NJ AIRY FINLEY,
Amanda ~Hurmuhlen, Mantle Man gum, Rob
erta Hattenhauer, Ella Jones, Kate Payne,
Mary Duncan, Marie Il. Bell, Eifio Winning,
Lolita Pile, Laura Bishop, Mrs
Ware, Mary Milthen, Dora Grass, Kit
tie Buchell, Ida Zip, Lena Barstow,
Hetty Davis, lnnah ONeil, r mes inc
Stephen, Agnes Huhlman. II irbara Ander-
son, Ellie B'a sely, Mani Da e, Nellie Wick
ham, Kate Holder, May Sims. NJ. B. Curtis,
Clia Mulqueen, ELLA MrMlhon, Ada Aims
worth, Liscia Young, Sue u. b ,dollet, Mrs.
Il. \. Tue Ier, Annie NJ kcsell, Stella Graves,
Grace SwcaTington. Lizzie Conner, Clara
Southwell, Jennie Howe, BERTHE Carruthcrs,
Miss Shea, Lizzie Croker, Myrtle Board
man and ii. NJ. Pfouty.
Substitute teachCrs: Mary Mcmillan and
Maic ObcrholtZtr.
Teacher of music: Mrs. O'Neil.
Teacher of writing: Rolnic Lyons.
There is usually a how following the Sc
lection oftcachers, but this time the howl is
louder and more prolonged than usual. 1t is
natural that these who failed of appointment
should feel disappointed, but the diss&tisfac-
VLoh NoS' ilJ' SSSui -uHit~u 10 IltSS W any
means. Some of the best teachers have
been left of. Some of the new ones have
had no experience. 1t seems that the mp.
pointmcnts have been largely rarcelied out
as rewards of party, or of friendship, rather
than rewards of merit. Some of the sclCc-
tons are conceded to be excellent, but the
complaint is made that teachers who
have proven their worthiness. and who
are dependent upon their mcagcr salaries for
a livelihood, and for the support of others
dependent upon them, have been left cut,
and their places filed 10y unt:ied teachers,
who did not need the position. The board
has Il difcllt task to perform at the b,s',
but the ditt,c llties increase when some OF
the members apparently strive to distribute
the positions rs favors merely. Some of the
members of the board were visited by dis
appointed applicants before they could have
a chance to even eat their breakfasts yester-
day morning. They win be lodging for some
days yet, and they are not to be envied.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
VIII Drill for Gold,

This morning a detachment of Dodge
Light Guards, numbering about thirty,
leave for Shenandoah, Ia, whore they will
take part in ii competitive drill to-day. Sew
cral companies IN the state have entered the
lists, among which are the Gienwood, Shen-
andonn and Council Bluffs teams. Tn fol
lowing prizes are offered: SD to first, So to
their ability to carry off one of the prizes.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
Ran Into IL Net.

Last evening Chief Lucas received a tele-
gram from the sheriff at Plattsmouth, Neb +,
asking him to look out for and arrest one
John Hogan as a fugitive from justice. 1t
was not long before the fellow was spotted
and the chief, assisted by Officer Cusick,
landed him behind the bars. The officers
will probably arrive here today, when more
concerning the fellow can be learned.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

] have an unusually large stock Of
pant goods on hand which | want TO run
OIL. | will make Up pants from thisdate
for 800: usual price 5000. This re-
duction applies to all summer goods.
A. REITER. 80 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
Meeting OF Musicians.

CHICAGO, July 3.-The national associa-
ton of music teachers began its annual con-
vention here to-day. Over a thousand pro
fessional musicians were in attendance from
all parts of the country, The sessions will
continue over Thursday.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

There are many accidents and dis
eases which affect Stock and cause seri-
GUS Inconvenience and loss to the farmer
in his work, which may be quickly
rcmedied by the use of DR.. j. II. Nc
Lean's Volcanic Oil Imminent.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

Do you suffer from scrofula, salt
rheum, or other humors? Take Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier.
l0O doses one dollar.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

AT wholesale by j. Y. Fuller, Council
Bluffs, ~canvassed or ~uncanvassed hams,
breakfast bacon and dried beef.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
AyIesworth Marker.

Police market holds quiet and steadys Re
ceipts are about as usual; exports light.
Yesterdays opening, $3.50; closing, $50,
Options moderately active. Receipts, five
head heavy natives. John De Coto, James
Smith and Harry Barto, $500 each, with
price firm. Jennie Smith was billed for.
Hamilton was a drug on the market and
could not be disposed Of. VIII be- closed out
at bottom figures this morning.
For IIaties and Children, TARRANT's
EFFERyEscENr APERIENT is the best
and most palatable medicine.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
SPECIAL. NOTICES,
NOTICEi

SsPEClAL advertisements, such as Lost, Found,
- 10 Loan, For sale, 10 Rent. Wants, Boarding,
etc, Will be inserted in tins column at the low
rate OFTEN CENTS T. LINE for the hrst in.
sertion and Five Cents Per Line FOR each subse-
quent insertion. Leave advertisements at our
Office, No. - Pearl Street, near Broadway,
Council lluGs. Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
Starting a BOX Factory.

A movement is on foot for securing here
an enterprise which will prove of much value
If consummated. 1t is the organization OF .
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

Hendryx first money, Black Tom second
money, Rasor b third money, Boston Davis
fourth money.
After these two races a chariot race took
place between Mr.. p. H. Butler, of Silver
Creek, Kan, and Miss Lizzie Williams, of
Topeka, Kan, each driving four thorough
breds. The race was highly exciting, being
closely contested throughout, and was won
by Miss Williams in :5916.
1t was remarkably good time considering
the heavy wind blowing at the time. This
feature of the races is proving IA very good
card, and attracts much attention. The
chariot race to-day Will be doubly exciting.
Judges-Charles NJ. Smith. starter; DIR. ID.
Macrae and c.. Haldane. Timers-Churchill
Parker, ID. II. Mount and H.. NJ. Pusey.
Patrol judges-M. f.. Harl, Fred Davis and
X. ID, Rohrer. MARSHALL. j. Abbott.
o. H., son of Hon. Charles NJ. Smith, of
Earlville, Ind, was an attendant on the
grounds yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

The only Complexion Powder in the
world that is without vulgarity, without
injury to the user, and without doubt a
beautiiier. is P~ozzOni's.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

Yesterday morning it was discovered that
burglars had been busy the night before
among the residences of benson. They cut
a screen, un locked a door and entered the
residence OF Mr.. 4. S. Plimpton. TIL house
Yves ransacked pretty thoroughly and a bureau
drawer was carried down stairs, for nspec-
ton. The silver ware was gathered up, but
for some reason was not taken, The only
lets. The residence of w. c. McHenry was
entered by cutting a screen at an open win
DOW. MIR. McHenry's pants, coat and vest
We're taken into the back yard, examined
and left. He lost a watch and about sl3 in
cash.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
Campaign goods at Hardness Bros.
The Work of burglars.

Buy mantels, CRATES and hearth fur
nlshings of the New York plumbing Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

Choica sugar cured hams, dried beef
and breakfast bacon at wholesale only
j. Y. Fuller, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

e. II. Sheaie loans money on chattel
security of every description. Private
consulting rooms. All business strictly
confidential. Office 500 Broadway corr
ner Main street, upstairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

Full line of sheet music at Council
Bluffs Music Co., 224 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
Lost, a Permanent Grade.

Everything from Il Jewsharp to a
piano at G. b. Music Co., 224 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
WANTS.

OSf-Last evening, by II lady on Broadway,
~ between Seventh street ard the postoaicei
q pocketnook. containing Il pass to Atlantic
BN leaving at Bee office the finder will be suit
ably rewarded.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

TOR TtADE-Scveral stocks Of merchandise,
l. also improved and unimproved farms. John
sion X Van Patten. 80 Main ST.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
Travellers Stop at the Bechtele.

Union Abstract company, 2s6 Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

ITO RENT-lmmediAtely, FOR the summer. a
Z good furnished hoIse, 10 rooms: closet and
bath room; city water. Apply on premises, Sl2
eth ave.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04
S. B. Wadsworth s CO. loan money.

Artists prefer the Hallett g. Davis
piano, at Q. B. Music Co., pa Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

WANTED Stocks OF merchandise. Have
W Omaha and Council Bluffs city property,
also western land to exchange for goods. Call
or or address Johnson u Christian, Room 30,
Chamber OF Commerce, Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

E7OR SALE-At IL bargain, 10 acres near stock
u yards, South Omaha, Neb, johnson "
Christian, Room 80, Chamber of Commerce.
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

WANTED exchange Nebraska or Wisconsin
w farm LANDS for Council Bluffs or Omaha
property or merchandise. O. p. McKesson.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

E7OR SALE-Three year oh horse. Gentle
L and sound. 1872 Ninth st.
WAN1ED-.A middle aged woman, to keep
w house. \. lle2eltine, 1903 broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

nRESSMAkING-Also plain sewing done at
l. No. ll?I Third avenue. or by the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-07-04

nor ~SALE-TGe best small fruit and vegeta
Il BILE farm in Pcttawattamie county, two
that will sell IT. on remarkably easy terms.
Title perfect ana property in good condition.
Possession given any time. Good reason for
selling; Il. Il. bryant II Co., 62S Broadway,
CnnnCil RlmIS- La. ~
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-08-30

Mr. Thurman, in the great and mas
tertul speech he made at Port Huron
on Wednesday. which was published
in full in the Appeal Of yesterday,
made three point, that must not be
forgotten or lost sight Of. They are
these: lD That protection rob> and
does not benefit the farmer, the labor
er or the workiugman: % thar man.
ufacturerS only have pro,pered by il
while agriculture has declined and
CD that il has Killed our merchant
marine beyond recovery or re>u,cita-
tion and la, encouraged the trusts
that have killed competition and are
making it more difficult for the poor
man to live by Increasing the price of
the commodities Of lifc.-Mcmphi.
Appeal
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-08-30

TupeloJ ourualsays. Col Goodwin.
ofMemphi-, who s. one Of the commits
-ioners appointed 90 -uperiuteHd the
building " the State Insane Asylum
az Bolivar, Tenn, visited tine East Ms
sis-ippi Insane Asylum, az Mnridian.
some time ago. aud say, he found il ''a
cheap ram-shsnkle affair, di-graceful
10 the State which own. it, Money
enough was expended 10 building the
Meridian Asylum to have made it a
iirst-class institution, public buildings
have wonderful capacity for consmu-
ing appropriations without giving
much ia return.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-08-30

If a young couple just beginning
housekeeping buy a yard IT Brussels
carpet for 81 they receive As cent, IN
carpet and 50 cents in woiection-or
say, for whole room. Sl2 worth of
carpet and SIS worth Of protection.
With free wool SIS would b. saved.
If the young woman pays 50 for a
shawl she gets So worth of shawl on
BY; the other So she presents 10 the
manufacturer 10 protect him. If ,he
buys a dress for SIS she gets Sl2
worth Of dress aud S6 worth of pro-
lection under the present robber wan
tariff. New York Herald.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-08-30


Nfw YeHs Aug 2f.-D,uciive-
and afher .n.mfHrr am SAT. are eu-
AN .ltla ai.soli, ~ IN cudcav-
OF q o. fbieT Who solea
ree|.i raekase 81 $1,000 mmon-
a Nhlls u vs. usiae transported
from Portlanp. Ore. % the Chemical
National bank. Of this. The stolen
money was contained 10 q pourch with
ffiy-eight Others. aud is Jos. was oii-
D. discovered when the pouch wa,
regularly opened in the registered
letter department 81 the New York
po~toilice Friday last Since then work
OF searching for the thiefhas been ear
ried on, and the publicity Of the fact.
Of the theft wa, only made Yesterday.
The source of this information Is a.
great a mystery 20 Postmaster Pear
son as the loss the money. Il was
desirable TO Keep the matter quiet m-
I'll the thief was discovered. Variou,
clews are being followed up. and the
progress thus far made Is kept secret
for obvious reasons. So far as could
be LEANED today the men engaged in
the ease have not as yet decided at
what point the package was abstrsc-
ted. The fact that the pouch reached
this city uninjured i. conclusive proof
that the robber wasin possession Of a
duplicate key.