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St. Landry democrat., 1888-03-31

Just tinged the soft, white ohsek turned
partly toward him.
do you like music Nix Ethring?" she
asked, half abruptly. But without awaiting
an answer, Lill seated herself and began
playing: For Lill's soul was bound up, 80 to
speak, in music 1t was her ife-and love,
then. So from her slim inger tips flowed
harmonies such as the fashionable drawing
room knows not of. Dreamy nocturnes
and bits Of Bach or Listz, and the grander
thoughts Of Beethoven
And so evening after evening, as Ethring
grew better and stronger, he listened to
Lil's music But more The charm of her
presence, the magic Of her voice, the at
traction of her beauty and purity, were all
throwing about him the spell which comes
In its reality but once in lifetime
1t so happened that 1t was in the twilight
of an Easter Sabbath that Ethring tried to
express something of this to Lii herself
I can not repeat his words, of course
But know that he told her that she, and
she alone, was the one woman in the whole
St. Landry democrat., 1888-03-31

thing that had any address we could writs
to. That was on the back
Ethring nodded and smiled dryly.
So you wrote Mrs AnstrabIe Well?s
1t was a fortnit fore she answered Miss
Lillian She was sorry to hear about Mr.
Ethring. How terrible to think he would
be cripple for that's what the doctor
thought first She wasn't strong, and
couldn't bear the sight of sufferin' in any
| shape. ME- Ethrings' frens should be no
tilted If it was nes'sary some one of 'em
would come to Mapleton. All bills would
be paid-Mr. Ethring was well of Hers
respectively Rose Anstrath."
1T sounds like her" quietly remarked
Ethring, and took the photograph from a
compartment of the note-case. A hand
some, stylish woman, with somewhat SUI
percilious face, with dark mocking eyes
CHANGING at it with a shoulder-shrug, he
tossed it coolly into the fire.
A grim smile fickered across Margaret's
face; but being wise in her day and genera
ton. she made no comment
You'll be better Off In t'other ROOM
she said, abruptly. And almost before he
knew 1t. Ethring found himself and his
chair before the counterpart of the fire.
place and fire he had just left
nounced, wheeling little table to his side.
Doctor said you warn't to see 'em till
You were strong enough" and left him
Well, Miss Anstrath had not written him.
His lawyer had, also his partner, and there
were two or three other business commune
cationa That was all
Ethring managed to scrawl brief answers
to each. Then leaning back with an air of
relief, Ethring began glancing about him
with eager interest
The large front room had been modern
ized to the ex tent of two clumsy but
roQmy bow windows These were filed
with plants a canary sang blithely in ona
Iilrs piano heaped up with music was be-
tween the two. The furniture itself had an
air Of antiquated comfort There were
c1everly executed water colors hanging be-
tween old family photographs on the walls
Lilrs work table and basket stood In cozy
nook-her books looked down from an old
ash bookcase Without, the March wind
clustered boisterously. Within was warmth
and rest and peace
And 50 Ethring sat browsing and dream
ing till with the twilight came Margaret
with lamps, Jack with boisterous greeting
and Lii with smile Of welcome
"A lilly maiden In very TRUTH was Eth
rings thought az after the evening meal
she entered the room and stood by the
piano for moment half absently turning
over the sheets OF music
To an extent yea But without the fra
gility OF the flower to which he had oom-
pared her. She was tall and exquisiteIy
formed, with sweet serious face, dark
eyes of unfathomable depths, and broad
white forehead crowned with soft rings of
chestnut hair The glow Of perfect health
St. Landry democrat., 1888-03-31

"A man in Newcastle, Pa, dream
ed that he had misunderstanding
with one Of his neighbors, and the two
decided to fight After few blows had
been exchanged the dreaming fighter
decided to kick his adversary. The
kick was delivered. and the man awoke
to find that he had kicked the head
board and broken his big toe.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-03-31
THE BETTER LAND.

Round me is the silent night,
Starry heavens are in my sight;
In the gloom of earth stand.
Longing for the better land.
Names of many an olden year
Linger in my listening ear,
Names of those that now Ween
In the better land are seen.
There shall many pilgrims meet;
There shall many mourners greet
Lost ones, parted long before,
Angels of the Heavenly shore.
There no sound OF grieVing word
Shall be ever, ever heard.
Sounds of joy or love alone
In the better land are known.
Voyagcr on the tide of time
Toiling for the better cline,
Thither / am speeding fast,
Where the tolls of time are past.
Calmly, leaving far behind
Earth's dark corners let me find
Loving smile and greeting hand,
joyful in the better land.
Saviour! let the falling tear
Soon forever disappear;
Guide me, weary and oppressed,
Safely to the land of rest.
-PItsbuTyh Dispatch
St. Landry democrat., 1888-03-31
RESURREXiT.
Written for This Papes.i

I ROM her soul all sor.
y row sweeping
Comes the voice Of
Mary weeping .
Where her Lord en-.
tombed lay sleeping:
He is risen, weep no
more.
Sing with joy-go tell
tn elevenl
Loosed by angel bands
from Heaven,
Unto you your Llerd La
given:
Christ is risen. weep no
more.
Follow Him where'er
IT,
St. Landry democrat., 1888-03-31
AN EASTER LILLY.
How Robert Ethring Finally Won
It-An Easter Romance.
Written for This Paper. I

THRING was clothed
but 00s he in his
right mind nc e
more after wee k 8
which had seemed
eternities, of fever
ish delirium and nm
remitting pain.
The very question
of clothing admitted
of tn e doubt. A
faded dressing-gown
reaching to his heels,
O black broadcloth
vest Of country cut
b a n G i n g 10 os ely
about his shrunken
frame. trousers of
St. Landry democrat., 1888-03-31
Follow Him where'el

he RO6tuS
50 the way to you He showeth;
What is best for you He knoweth.
He is risen, weep no more.
Still the blessed words are ringing,
Comfort into sadness bringing,
Still the angel voice is singing:
Christ is risen, weep no more.
Heart of mine so wildly beating,
Doubtful of thy Masters greeting,
Christ for thee is now entreating:
He is risen, weep no more.
Low his ear is bent to hear thee,
Still His spirit hovers near thes,
Still His words shall soothe and cheer thee
Christ is risen, weep no more.
Ever leads He on before US,
Till the shades of death come DER US;
Join me then, the gladstone chorus:
He is risen, weep no more.
Soon our eyes shall see His glory,
Soon our voices SIM the story
In Jehovah's auditory:
Christ is risen, weep no more.
ROBERT EVERETT PRETToW.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
Union Abstract company, s36 Main street
S. B. Wadsworth & Co. loan money.
Raising Kane.

jim Kane had a hearing yesterday for as
saulting Mrs. Murphy, an estimable lady
who lives on lower Broadway. A short time
ago Kane got into some other difficulty, and
he claimed that Mrs. Murphy was largely IN
strumental in having him arrested. He went
to her house and began abusing her with his
tongue, which so aroused her righteous in
dignation that she attempted to drive him
away with a broom. He then hit her, and
she had him arrested for the assault. After
a hearing yesterday Kane was allowed to go
on the promise that he would not disturb
Mrs. Murphy any more. Mrs. Murphy claims
tina she has befriended the Kane family, who
are newcomers, and that the ~neighbors
joined in helping them to the needed COM
forts of life, they being short of many OF
them. While Kane was in Jail on the former
charge a dog was left locked up in his house,
and the key being at Mrs. Murphy's She
went to his house with a %neighbor, and un'
locking the door let the animal out to pre-
vent it from starving to death while there
was no one to care for him. Kane made use
of this incident to charge Mrs. Murphy with
gong through his house, a charge which the
worthy lady takes greatly to heart, as she
has lived here many years and has always
been respected and trusted. Kane is making
a bad record for himself for a new citizen,
and will probably not escape so easily if ht
| again INDUCES in such disorderly conduct.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
MATTERS.
Engineers lncompetency-Anderson'
Union Pacific Bill-Spikes.

During the months Of April and May the
board of warehouse and railway commits
sioners of Illinois, at the urgent request of
citizens of Aurora and iother cities, have
been taking testimony regarding the cause OF
the numerous wrecks and accidents on the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy lines. The
competency, and general character of the en-
gineers has also been called in question.
While the Associated press has sent out brief
notices of the meeting, the greater portion OF
the matter was, it is alleged, quietly
''squelched" in Chicago.
A gentleman from Aurora, who has a COM
plete copy of a stenographic report OF the
| testimony taken, furnishes the following
| concerning one Hose Dewitt, a passenger
engineer:
Seven witnesses who were not all engi-
| neers formerly in the Burlington's employ
| were examined, The first stated that De
| Witt was an habitual drunkard, and that at
| Pullman, where he resides, the ~saloonkeepers
had been by his wife forbidden to sell lquor
TO him. The witness stated that he had sell
dom seen him sober. A gentleman formerly
on the local examining board of the Chicago
| division of the Chicago, Burlington Quincy
stated that De Witt was discharged from the
employ of the company for being implicated
in a wreck at Naperville, and that he had al
ways been q hard drinker; that he had re-
| fused him rides over the road because he was
so drunk he was dangerous TO have around
that for three years he was out OF a job be-
cause of his habits, and yet was given "A situ-
alton when the strike began.
Concerning the engineer, Gray, who ran
into a train on the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne &
Chicago crossing, il was proven that Gray
was a druukard, and that since he was given
an engine this last time he had been drunk.
The 70" management discharged him foI
causing a wreck at Streator, ILL.,, a year or SO
ago.
George Rogers, who runs engine 2O5, was
formerly discharged from the Milwaukee for
drunkenness and unreliability as was proven,
Engineer Sammis' son testified before the
board that he had seen his father take q
train out of Galesburg when he was drunk
In fact, so full that he was trying 10 get hin
home. Sammis admitted that saloonkeeper
had been forbidden 10 sell him liquors. The
testimony now being taken will 1T is said, D'
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
LATEST ABOUT THE BLUFFS.
The Gathering of Iowa's Police
Chieftains and City Marshals.
PREPARING FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
The Plans For the New School Build
ing-Kune Again Uproarous-
The Board of Trade-Per-
sonal Paragraphs.
A Starry Constellation.


Yesterday was the time set for the annual
meeting of the state association of city mar
shals and chiefs of police, to be held in this
city, and it was expected that the various
cities and towns of the state would be well
represented, but the stormy weather pre-
vented the arrival of many of the delegates,
and for this reason the meeting that was to
have been held at 10 o'clock was postponed
until to-day, and those who did arrive were
shown about the city by Mayor Rohrer and
Chief of Police Lucas. The visitors were
Phil II. Francis of Cedar Rapids, president
of the association; p. N. Van Tassel, India
nola; William j. Ray, Chicago, chief of the
Rock Island detective force; Phil 9. Holland,
Cedar Rapids; J. N. Shoup, Maxwell; and
l.. G. Allen of Oskaloosa. The guests
were shown through the new court
ness Mems club, after which the
party dined at the Pacific house. Carriages
were ordered and the hospital OF the Wo-
mans Christian association was visited.
The ladies had extended an invitation to the
members of the city council to visit the
building, but owing to the inclemency of the
weather it was deemed advisable to postpone
the visit until some future time. The party
examined the entire building and expressed
themselves as well pleased with the arrange
ments, and left a substantial token of their
appreciation in the shape of a liberal sum of
money for the purchase of an easy CHAIR, Tor
which the ladies in charge are very thank
full.
Rev. T. J. Mackay, who was with the
party, then invited them to visit his church,
which invitation was gladly accepted, and
the guests were shown through that beau
tiful edifice. From there the party drove
through the city, stopping on the way to in
spect the different fire buildings.
A fine birdseye view of the city was obtained
from the bluffs near Fairview cemetery, and
also from Paramount park. The visitors ex-
pressed the greatest surprise at the steady
growth that this city is experiencing, and
from one point of observation counted nearly
one hundred new buildings in course of
erection.
Mayor Rohrer was highly complimented
for his free hospitality, and the visitors found
nothing to criticize with the exception of the
mud. Last evening several other members
of the association arrived in the city, and a
number will come today. The meeting will
be held at the new court house to-day.
Mr.. Holland brought with him a large as
sortment of samples of police equipments,
and it is probable that the authorities here
will find something in the lot that will fill
the bill in fitting up the city's police force. It
is probable that the date of the meetings will
be changed in the future. Heretofore it has
always been held on the second Tuesday IN
May, but the date has given much dissatis-
faction. 1t is probable that the next meet
ing will be held at Oskaloosa, or somewhere
in that vicinity.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
MIR. BARCLAYS BONANZA.
The Genial Pension Agent Not Quite
Ready to Invest His $4,000 Prize.

AhS"oy w I'LL sc'ooo AAASs
Pittsburg pa Dispatch, April 29th:
In view of the fact that numerous in
credulous inquiries and communications
corning the truth of the good fortune Of
Mr.. w. H, Barclay, the well known
pension agentfor the districto of Western
Pennsylvania, in being the recipient of
one-half of the capital prize atthe April
drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery,
which was drawn by ticket No. 1858, q
Dispatch reporter visited the gentle
man, at his office on Third yer yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. Barclay looked pro%sperously
happy, and was perfectly willing to re-
assert the truth of the statement. He
said: Il purchased one-half OF ticket
No. 12,6l5 at Washington, d c., on the
morning of the day the drawing took
place, April 10. | was notified on the
following Wednesday that that num-
Der had drawn the capital prize. L
never entertained the least doubt of get
ing the money, and consequently was
| not surprised when, on the Oath of this
month, | received notice hat $75, 025
had been deposited to my credit in the
First National Bank of this city. The
lful amount was there, without an lota
of discount"
Mr.. Barclay takes his good fortune
very modestly. He says the receipt OF
the windfall was not attended by a par
| ticular sensation of e~lation; neverthe-
less his demeanor is not that of one who
has met with a financial loss. The genial
gentleman will continue to look after
the wants of the old soldiers as hereto
| fore. He is in daily receipt of advice
and propositions from those who are
blessed with little of this worlds goods,
and all anxious to get more, as to the
best way of disposing of his newly got
| ten wealth; but he is taking his leisure
In the matter of looking out for n safe
| of good fortune that has fallen to Mr..
| Barclay, he having drawn 81 900 in the
same institution at the June drawing in
1856.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
Satisfied With the Plans.

The choice of the plans of Architect Ward
by the school board was rather q surprise to
many, inasmuch as the choice was presumed
to lay between those submitted by Messrs.
Allen & Bell and Mr.. Maxon. In CONVERSE
tion yesterday, u member Of the board said
that Mr.. Ward presented his plans with
others, but did not urge their adoption. In
fact, he was so modest about the matter that
the plans were not given n thorough and
careful inspection. He had not noticed the
many excellent points which the plans en-
braced until the deadlock had gone to that
point where some definite action was neces-
sary to be taken at once in order to have the
building erected this year. The board ex-
press themselves as being well suited with
the plans, and that when completed the
building will be both beautiful and imposing.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

The following committees have been APP
pointed by the G. A. II. to superintend the
details in the observance of Decoration Day
in Council Bluffs:
Invitation-J. j.. Steadman, re. Hubbard,
II. @. Barnes and William Sears.
Music-Dr, Il. S, Thomas, l.. Is. Cousins
and Il. +. Holmes.
Reception-William Roper, o Lindt, Il,
j. Abbott, j. B. Heft, Captain Is. w. Hight
and William Campbell.
Cemetery-R. @. Hubbard, Wall Mctad'
den, Joe Cramer and Perry knight.
Platform-Ed Brooks, @, q. Brown, III.
Genheimer, Peter Heft and l.. Joseph.
Floral--John Fox, J.W, Kilgore, j. Jacoby,
John Dunn, John Caughlin and {. s. Hub
bard.
Carriages-Theo. Bray, Vic Keller, G. Boy
ington, I. j. Cady, Captain Roberts and d.
u. Clark.
Ice and Water-R. l.. Williams, ]. Ward,
William Roper, Gilbert Bros, J. Mulholland.
Finance-Theo Guitar, John Limit, J, Z.
DeHaven, j. M. Phillips, ID. j. O'Neill,
George Metcalf, John Fox, ID. b. Clark and
job Keller.
General Arrangements-E. ]. Holmes, G
S. hubbard, ID. b. Clark, William Roper anc
II. c. Barnes.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
This Isn't Dry.

Yesterday was the sixteenth consecutive
day of wet weather that has passed over this
section, and the effects of it are noticeable in
many particulars. The streets give indis-
putable evidence of it, aud the lawns and
parks testify to the fact by the unusual start
that the grass has taken. The gardens are
rather backward on account of the cold, in
cident to the dampness, but the gardeners
predict a rapid growth as soon as there is a
change in the weather. The farmers who
visit the city are jubilant over the prospect
of a heavy crop and successful season. All
doubts as to a dry season are entirely dis
PEELED, and the fine outlook is appreciated by
the business men of all branches.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
THE DAILY BEE
COUNCIL BLUFFS,
OFFICE, NO. 12 PEARL STREET.
Delivered by Carrier in Amy Part OF the City at
Twenty Cents Per Week. -
TELEPHONES;
BUSINESS OFFICE, No. E.
NIGHT EDITOR, No. y.
MINOR MENTION.
N. Y. Plumbing Co.

N. Y. Plumbing Co.
New spring goods at Refers.
C.. S. Atwood held the lucky number, 50,
which drew the organ at the encampment
drawing of the G.. A. X.
The funeral of the late DIR. Rice will be
held this afternoon from the residence, at
$3.50 o'clock, Rev.. G. w. Crofts officiating.
Arrangements are about perfected by
which the building of the Merriam block on
the old Catholic church property Will be as
sured.
On account of the Ragan lecture the reg
ular prayer meeting of the Congregational
church will be held tomorrow evening, In
stead Of tonight.
The system of a daily drill has been inau-
p1irated at the fire houses, and will be con-
tinued until the horses and men are well
trained in all their duties.
Those who want a jolly evening should at
tend the dramatic entertainment by the
Acme club at the Temple hall tomorrow
evening. Admission 25 cents. Dalby's or
chcstra will play for the dance which fol-
lows.
The work on the Broadway bridge has
been delayed some by the heavy and contin-
ued rains, but is by no means stopped. The
grade of the approach to this bridge will be q
little lighter than that of the approach to the
Union Pacific, which will insure easy hauling
for teams.
On Monday the little two-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Russell, of this city,
died at Blencoe, Ia. The body was brought
here for burial and the funeral services
were held yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence Of John Dougherty, at No. 922 ave-
nue. ID.
"Little Puck'' was greeted by n large and
appreciative audience at Dohany's last even
ing. The play is replete with original fun
and ludicrous situations, and the audience
was kept in a continual roar for two hours
and a half. The company was much better
than the average, and will be welcomed by a
crowded house on the occasion of its next
visit.
Tonight the second Raglan lecture will be
given at the opera house. There have been
between three and four hundred season tick
cts sold, and there is an assurance of we'll
filled houses at each of the lectures. Few
can afford to miss these opportunities of visit
ing the lands over the water. A 50-cent
trip with such a guide is indeed a great
chance. Tonight those who go to the opera
house will be taken up the Rhine, and will
be given some fine views of Switzerland.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
sheafe loans money on real estate.
Upton has furnished rooms to rent.
Personal Paragraphs.

w. S. Vernon, of Des Moines, an old friend
of J. ID. Johnson, is visiting in this city for a
few days.
George b. Hardell, formerly a business
man at Columbus, Neb., has moved to Coun-
Gil Bluffs and will assist in booming the bus
mess interests of the city.
A party of Manning, Ia, spectators were
in the city Yesterday looking for profitable
Investments. They were G.. w. Humphrey,
who deals in real estate; G.. S. Ives, n prom
Inent merchant, and G. l.. Van Patten.
They left last night for Kansas and the
booming towns of the southwest.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
Everything Goes.

Immense sale of embroideries this
week at Hardness Bros. They will be
closed out at a large discount.
Closing out stock of dress goods, silks
and other dry goods at cut prices.
Do not fail to attend this cash sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
Money at low rates on frst-class 1arm security
Burnham,T ulleys 81 Co., lG2 Main street.

f. II. Sheafe loans money on chattel
security of every description. Private
consulting rooms. All business strictly
confidential. Office 500 Broadway, cor
ner Main street, upstairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

The st. Paul's church parish meeting
which was announced for this evening, has
been postponed until Friday evening, May
IL, A full attendance is desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

Secure yours reserved seats to-day al
gan lectures.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
No Quorum!

At the meeting of the board Of trade last
evening, there were not enough members
present to constitute a quorum and an ad-
tournament was taken until Tuesday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

The oldestfrm, and largest stock of
wall paper in the city. All the new
shades in ingrains and %valours. A few
patterns in gifts at 10c per roll at Niles,
400 broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

Warburton IL Iwarsen, fashionable
dressmakers, No. 81 Pearl st.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
Travelersl Stop at the Bechtele.

Sewer connections and house sewers
laid by N. Y. Plumbing company.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

Ladies wishing 70 patronize the Wo-
mans exchange car do so by calling
upon any member they choose to fill
their orders.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
Upton has houses to rent.

Upton has a family horse, phaeton
and harness to trade for q lot.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

NOR ENT-To one or two gentlemen, a large
II front room, neatly furnished; closets and
use of bath room; new house. References re-
quired. PIT Bluff-St.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
Decoration Day Committees.

Upton has bargains in real estate.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09
WANTS.

VNANTED-Lady of pleasing address to So
w licit and canvass. Good wages. Address
in own hand writing, b. J. c., Council Bluffs.
Care Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

WANTED-A good girl to work in restau-
w rant, 1913 West Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

MISUNDERSTANDING pieces of good, sec
w ond.hand carpet. Al Mandel. 223 Broad
way.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

NOR RENT-The corner office over the X c.
Il &C. Is. X. l. ticket office, now occupied by
Judge Ford.
Aiso-The room No. IA Pearl ST., now occupied
by Forest Smith.
nue., known as the MCGEE place, WITH one acre
of land. Horace Everett.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

nor RENT-First-class piano in good order.
IL Can be had at reasonable price. Posses
sion given May LIST. d. Goldstein.2 2S Broadway
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-09

MUST Be Sold, Come Quick-Two drug stocks
Vl $1,000 to $1,000; one in Iowa, one in Ne
braska. Harle, Haas & Co., Council Bluffs.