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Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

h Globc-Democrat correspondent
was informed that u contract had been
placed with the Baldwin locomotive
works for thirty Of their best engines.
ranging in prize. from $500 or $4,000 to
ST., OG0 each. and that contracts had
also been awarded to other firms for the
construction and shipment of 800 freight
and passenger cars to the Argentine
Republic. The entire contract in each
case is to be completed and the goods
shipped by July |, 1889. The lOcomo-
tives at an average valuation of 10000
each, and the cars. freight and passen-
ger. at tho low valuation of 81 ,OOO each.
would make tins one transaction foot up
to no less than $500. 900 with the
chances and probabilities of its going to
a round million.
New York, however, cannot hope
for much continuous trade from the
Argentine Republic. for many reasons"
said the reporters informant. The
English are our greatest competitors in
the trade and they have the advantage
of perhaps twenty steamships per month
running between Buenos Ayres and
European ports, while between New
FORK and the Argentine capital there
are perhaps four or less. Another
reason why New York cannot expect
much trade is because freight rates
from acre are much higher than from
England. While the cost of manu-
facture Of any given article of COM
merce is much less in England Than IN
America. the difference in price of arti-
cles wanted by the Argentine mer-
chants being about 40 per cent higher
in America han in England. Then,
again, nearly all the IInglishmen there
have their own business houses, or
branch houses of English or other Euro
pean firms. They make their own col
lections, allow credit and accommodate
tions to their customers, as may be re-
quired, while on the other hand New
York merchants require a bankers
credit or the cash before goods are
shipped. All railroad supplies are
cheaper in England than they are here.
Thus all manner of rolling stock are.
with u few exceptions, supplied the
country by English manufacturers. In
some cases it is stipulated that the large
locomotives of the American system
shall be used, and now and then some
are ordered in this country; but now
tina the English manufacturers have
produced engines for railroad uses in
the exact pattern Of our locomotives
they can purchase them very much
cheaper in England than here"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
Strongest Man i'm Chelsea.

There is II broad-shouldered, dark
CompleXioncd man in Chelsea. Mass.
who IL is claimed Is the strongest man
in the county, Il not in the state. He
has been a physical giant from boyhood.
When a mere youth, says the Boston
Globe, he used to amusc himself by lift
ing II barrel of flour, putting in on his
shoulder, and carrying it around the
block. Later he would shoulder n bar
rel OF sugar and carry it up two flights
of stairs and bring it down again lust
for the fun of it,. When he was twenty
one years of age he celebrated his
coming of age by lifting II set of quarry
cart wheels, including axle and pole,
and Juggling the whole lot. weighing
LOO pounds. . quarter of II mile.
After that his foats of strength
were numerous. He held two men,
weighing 100 pounds each. at arms
length, holding one ON each hand.
Bending big crowbars and pulling up
sapling trees six inches through by the
roots were ordinary pastimes for this
young Samson.
The crowuing feat of his life hap
pcncd IL few years ago, when he was a
carpenter and worked on new block
then building in Chelsea. The work
men had been trying to hoist II big IRON
girdor into place ON the second story.
Inc gltder nad square edges I'M
weighed 500 pounds. The ropes
which had boen placed around it we're
cut in two by the sharp edges as soon as
the tackle was hauled taut. Finally, in
desperation the foreman sent for a
rhain. While the man was gone Mr..
Houston shouldered the girder and
took it up the ladder and placed it in
position.
at hurt my shoulder some,'' said he,
when telling of his performance, ''but
outside OF that | felt no iu%convicnce. |
have never lifted in harness, and donot
know how much | could take up, but |
have an idca that | could lift as much
as DR.. Winship ever did if | tried. |
am a workingman and have no time for
such fooling.' His muscles are as hard
as knots and he looks the picture of
manly strength and muscular perfec-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

The following religious announce
ments gill serve as Il guide this morn
ing to those who want to know where
and how to worship:
Rev. G.. Hover will preach in the
school house in Streetsvillc tomorrow
AT II o'clock IL. M, and ut Lacy's hail
on Main street at 1880 p. m. The SER
vices at Streetsvillc will be main
also be made Tor evening services in
the near future.
The Berean Baptist church has
preaching services in SQuires addition
at 1880 a. M. and 7:3O p. IN, and Sun
day school at ll:45 a. m, Rev. I. Il.
Thickstun, pastor. You will be well
Broadway NJ. f. church--services at
1880 IA. m. and 7:3O p. IN. The morning
hour wsll be given to II practical tenn
perance meeting. All advocates Of law
and order are cordially invited to at
tend this service. Sunday school at IL
M; class meeting at $50 p. m; revival
service at 1880 p. III. There will be
special services every evening during
the week. The public cordially invited.
There will be a social at the Berean
Baptist church ON Pacific avenue next
Tuesday evening. A cordial invitation
IS extended to strangers as well as our
friends.
Preaching by the pastor Of the First
Baptist church at 1870 Il. m. and 1880
p. IN. Baptism IN connection with the
evening service. Sunday school at IL
m. Young peoples meeting at $3.50 p.
IN. All cordially welcomed.
Congregational - Services morning
and evening, In the morning the
sacrament of the Lords supper will be
administered and new members re-
ceived. Subject of thought, ABLE to
Keep" Subiect in the evening, ''Ihe
Christian Race" A cordial invitation
Is extended.
A meeting for men will be held at
the rooms OF the Y. Nj. e. A. Sunday at
A O'Clock p. IN.
Presbyterian Church - Preaching,
both morning and evening, by the
pastor. Public reception of members
and the Lords supper, after a short SER
mon, in the morning. Sabbath school
at II o'clock. Strangers and others
cordially invited.
Bethany Baptist Church-Corner OF
Bluff and Story streets. Services at the
usual hours, 1880 a. m. and 1880 p. M;
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
Board OF Trade Proceedings.

The board of trade met last evening.
In the absence of President Wells, Mr..
+. FL. Hill occupied the chair.
There being barely a quorum present,
it was the sense of the board that the
organization should not elect its officers
for the ensuing year with SO small an
attendance, and it was laid We until n
subsequent meeting.
The matter of selecting a committee
to act with a committee Of the common
council in the Lacy grievance was
discussed. Several members objected
to such a proceeding on the ground that
as Mr.. Lacy was not a member OF the
board the matter did not come properly
within their jurisdiction. Aid Met
calf thought the committee should be
appointed. On motion the communica-
tion OF the clerk, requesting The APP
pointment of this committee, was placed
ON file. On motion Of Leonard Everett,
esq, the clerk was instructed to ans
wer the city clerk to the effect that the
board does not think any Investigation
necessary.
The matter of devising some method
Of securing a larger membership
of the board, and a larger ats
tendance at the meetings, vas
discussed at length. Mr.. Everett
moved that the membership fee be re-
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

Suits have been instituted in the dis
trict court to have Union Park divided
among the stockholders of the driving
park association. This course is adopted
by n number OF the stockholders. and is
taken, not so much to secure n division
of the property. as to prevent any fur
ther expense to the stockholders in the
shape of assessments to keep up future
meetings. 1t is not probable that the
park will be cut up, for Il while at least,
and it is hoped hat q change may take
place which will warrant the associa-
ton in continuing its meetings. The
grounds embrace some seventy acres,
and has the finest mile track in this
section of the country. 1t is doubtful
whether it is advisable to let it go down.
There is no reason why it should not
pay. and it is believed that another sea-
son will witness a radical change in the
amount of patronage.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

{ To TIE OMAHA BEE: Kindly afford
me the space in your valued columns to
! correct, as far as possible, the wrong
impression which has been caused by
the article appearing in Saturdays
Nonpereil, headed, Look Well to the
System" and which goes on to make a
statement upon Il subject which the
writer Of it evidently does not under
stand.
| wish to state most emphatically that
the Brush incandesceht light does not
in any way PHI" burn with a titful
glare" or make an unpleasant noise"
It being quite an imposslbility for any
incandescent lamp, Brush or any other
system, to act in that way
Our ordinance has now been before
the city council for the last
seven weeks, and is at last, | think,
In a fair way to be passed. In the
event of its passing we shall furnish
anybody and everybody with as perfect
and steady II light as there is to be had
and Mt as reasonable prices as possible.
All electric light systems are liable to
accidents, but would respectfully refer
TO IL installations at Columbus, Neb.,
Cedar Rapids, Ia; Fort Madison, Ia;
Minneapolis, Mimi, and Rock Island,
ILL.,, as n few OF our numerous plants
where the lights neither "phiz,n etc,
nor 60 out suddenly.
/ merely make this statement in JUS
tice to my company, as we were the first
to agltate this question of cheaper light
and l certainly think W. ought to at
least have fair treatment. am, sir,
Yours Respectfully,
EMIL L.. OPPERMANN.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
ireIand's Valued Products.

Boston Globe: Among the various
textile products OF Irish manufacturing
skill the most extensively known is the
Justly celebrated Irish frieze. Its man
ufacture has come down from time i'm
memorial.
The chief features which distinguish
frieze from all other cloths are its abso-
lutte imperviousness to rain and its eX-
traordinary durability. In these it re-
sembles the famous blankets of the
Navajo Indians. OF course, we are now
speaking of real Irish f~rieze, not the
counterfeit article which is now quite
plentiful IN our American markets.
Nothing bat washed wool of the
largest and strongest fiber is used. 1t
is first dyed, and afterward, when spun,
is doubled so as to resemble yarn-in
fact, it is a softly spun wooden yarn
which has not zee treated by acids in
any manner, so that the whole natural
strength of the wool fiber remains UNI
impaired. This yarn is then woven,
after which it is put through the thick
ening or tucking process, as 1T is
termed. This latter is practically a
somewhat prolonged washing or sous
ing of the cloth in a carefully prepared
solution slowly heated up to the boiling
point, and then as slowly cooled again.
The final operation is the dressing
and finishing of the goods. From this
brief explanation it will be perceived
in what the chief points of the excel
lence of Irish frieze consists. Dyed in
the wool, the color is permanent; un-
treated by acid, the natural yirility of
the wool-fiber is preserved. A. Shu-
man of Boston, who saw the whole
process in its various stages while in
Ireland last summer, although already
strongly prepossessed in favor of these
goods, grew still more interested in
them from witnessing the ctre and at
tention given to their manufacture, and
largely increased his orders OF last year.
He expressed himself to an interviewer
Of the Daily Freeman's Journal Dublin
goods are the strongest fabrics, and
therefore we give them the preference
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

The stalwart youngsfellow who has
entered this year of grace with a string
of good resolutions is not bothering
himself about the undertaken, but he
should not entirely ignore hat useful
citizen.
What are the chances of life? The
life insurance men II the mortality
tables answer the question with reason
able accuracy. Here are a few figures
collected by the Boston Globe. We
have on the earth about 1000 600 600
people, the males and females being
about equally divided. OF these, one
fourth die before they reach the age
of seventeen. The average length
of life is thirty-three years.
One person in 1000 lives to be
one hundred years old, six in 100 reach
the age of siXty-tive. ana not more than
one in 500 i've to see eighty. Every
year SO, 1888 ,033 persons die: 9l,S2i die
every day; $3.50 every hour; 80 every
minute, and | every second. Each
tick of the clock should remind us that
a human life is ended.
In addition to these facts there are
others of equal interest. A married
person lives longer that one that is
single, and tall men live longer than
short ones. Before the age OF fifty,
wOman has more chances of life than
men, and fewer chances after that age.
With these points before him, the
young man who has sworn off and re-
solved to capture his share Of the
worlds good things this year
will have something to think about.
There are many chances hat he
will see this year go out, and there are
also many chances that he will go out
first. His very determination to join in
the rush for the prize most desired by
all men is against him. Haste, worry
and disappointment are filling u asy-
lums and g~raveyards. The contented
worker, whose ambition is moderate
and whose habits neither injure him
nor anybody else, has a better chance of
reaching old age than his competitor
who wants the earth.
Tick. goes the clock. One man dead.
Who will be the next? Perhaps the
man that heard the clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
Crumbs From Court.

Friday was the last day in which to
file apers to come up at the next term
of the district court, and there was Il
rush, but none of the eases were of
special interest. Sixteen of the cases
were to o possession of lots in
Brown and Ferry additions. There are
more of the squatter cases. Yesterday
several writs of attachment issued
against the stock of groceries formerly
owned by Durlin Bros, and recently
sold by them to L. +. Henry. 1t is
claimed that the defendants disposed of
the stock for the purpose of ~defrauding
their creditors. The amount of the at
tachment foots up something like 50 900.
The papers in the first case against
them was filed Friday and will come up
this term, but the others viii! not be
heard until the April term. y short
session will be held in chambers to-
morrow by Judge Carson, for the pur-
pose of rendering 4 few decisions on
motions submitted to him a week ago.
Mrs. Z. f. Hardness offers for sale at
her residence. No. sos Bluff street, some
of her household goods and furniture.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

The following light grist was dis
posed of in police court yesterday morn
ing by Judge A~ylcsworth: Sam Grit,
drunk, 81: Douglas Lawson. disturbing
the peace, $lO.45; William Carpenter
was arraigned on the same charge, but
was released.
Fred Reamer, wantedin South Omuha
for larceny, was turned over to Marshal
McCrackeu, of the latter place, and
taken across the river.
Matt Collins, who vas bound owe to
the grand jury a few days ago for lar
ceny, was ordered taken to the county
Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
A Prisoner walks out.

Frank Williams. one of the prisoners
confined at the city Jail for the larceny
of n scarf from the store of Spetman
Bros, made up his mind yesterday
morning that he had stayed there long
enough, and coolly walked out, no one
Offering any resistance. The door was
uccommodatinglv left open by the iailor
and Williams experienced no difficulty
in making his escape. The escaped pris-
oncr was the worst of three who were
concerned in the work at Lindcr's and
Spetman's, and received a severe beat
ing from Mr.. Fred Spetman for attempt
ing to get away.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

J. G.. Upton, the real estate broker,
says the season has opened. up, and that
he is now selling real estate as of old.
no more holidays, but business goes.
He has u large list of property located
in all party OF the city, that he al sell
to make quick money for the purchaser.
A fine farm near the city; bargains in
houses ano lots, and business sites on
Broadway and Mann streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

over the other goods imported from
Europe
That Irish friezeis becoming the lead
ing fashionable material for the Cotha
More-overcoats Gnd ulstcrs-is quite
evident from the many limitations of it
with which the markets are flooded.
But whoever wishes for an over-gar-
ment possessing durability in color, in
rain, however long continued, to him
we say he sure that you procure a genu-
inc Irish fricZe.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
HELPING the Guards Off.

The Dodge Light Guards are meeting
with the greatest success in securing
attractions for their fair, to be held the
latter part of this month. The bust
ness houses are donating literally in
cash and merchandise. The grocers
and marketmen are furnishing the pro-
visions for the fine suppers that are to
be served each evening, and the dry
goods and house furnishing establish
ments are giving articles to be disposed
of by chance or sale. Among the many
thus far donated are the following: A
fine gold watch by Jacduemin 81 Co., Il
gold headed silk umbrella by Beno 81
Co., IA handsome rug by the Council
Bluffs Carpet company, and a fancy
chair by Keller a. Co. The ladies are
all busy with fancy work, and the indi-
cations are that the hall will be abund-
antly furnished with valuable articles
to be disposed of for the benefit of the
boys. They intend to purchase new
o%vercoats, and equip themselves thor
oughly in all respects, and they will go
to Washington in grand style.
All persons having accounts with
Hardness Bros. are requested to call
and settle the same. Mrs. Watts is au-
thOriZed to receive money and can be
found at THE BEE Office for the present.
j. Il. HARDNESS.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Swan and Mrs.
Laura Kirby have returned from an eN-
tended eastern trip, having been absent
about three months visiting friends and
relatives. On reaching their home OF
Sixth avenue they were surprised to
find the lights brightly burning, the
rooms warm and CHEEKY and several of
the friendly neighbors ready to extend
q cordial welcome. After removing
theit wraps and depositing their bag
gage they were duly ushered into their
own dining-room, whore a bountiful
supper had been t~emptingly spread by
the same kindly hands. They heartily
appreciated the thoughtfulness and
kindness of the neighbors in thus Civ
ing them a practical and cordial well
come ONE The friends no less enjoyed
their coming. Such events do much to
gladden. life for all concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
MINOR MENTION.
plumbing company.

~
Coal aud wood. f.. T.. Wayne, Gl9 way.
Mrs. l.. Stevenson the Western house,
won the largest painting that was raj
fled at She Manhattan last evening.
The business mems prlyer meetings
will continue at the Baptist church
every morning this week, except Sum-
day, at $3.50 clock.
At the meeting of the Rescue hose
company last evening no business was
transacted and an adjournment was
taken until next Wednesday evening.
No business Of Importance was trans
acted in the superior court yesterday,
but a number Of eases are set for trial
this week. and several OF them will be
cleared off the docket.
The following have been elected
officers of the Sunday school OF the First
Baptist church: w, &. German, super
%intendent; f. l.. Evans, assistants:
Emily TrcvcrtOn, t~reasurer; LARRY
Westcott, secretary; John reynolds,
librarian.
Several complaints have been made
regarding the manner in which the
windows are left open at the Compton
residence on North Eighth street. 1t is
stated that windows but II few feet from
the street are constantly left open. and
menace the passers by. The quarantine
is enforced to certain limits, but there
seems to be Il demand to have the lines
extended.
Eli Perkins, the we'll known humor-
lst, will deliver his lecture: The
Philosophy of Wit at the Masonic
temple Saturday evening, January -.
This is the first Of Il series of seven lee
lures and entertainments to be given
under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Christian association during the com
ing season. Five entertainments of the
course will be free and will consist of
lectures on practical subjects and music
by u local talent.
The board of county commissioners
did not complete their labors yesterday,
and adjourned until Tomorrow. The
day was occupied in discussing the
smallpox cases. The county attorney
submitted II report on the matter. stat
ing that before the county should pay
for the care Of cases it must be shown
that the patient is II resident of this
county and unable to pay himself. The
question will be rcSumed tomorrow,
and others of minor importance consid-
cred.
The twelve-minute service has again
been established on the motor line, the
break in the machine at the horse
power house having been repaired.
The cars now leave each end Of the line
at ten, thirty and fifty minutes afterthe
hour, during the forenoon and until |
o'clock, when extra cars are put OF and
leave at eight. twenty, thirty-two, forty
four and iifty-siX minutes after the hour
until s o'clock, when the thirty-minute
service is again established, the lastc car
leaving each side at ten minutes after
midnight.
The method now in vogue Of heating
the electric motor ears by means OF gas
Oline furnaces has not proved satlsfac-
tory, and stoves are TO be substituted AT
once. The oil furnaces failed to keep
the cars warm in many instances, and
in others the heat became u%nbearable,
especially to those who happened to sit
directly over them. 1t is stated that
the heat from the stoves can be regu-
lated more satisfactorily, hence the
change. The stoves will arrive this
morning and will be placed in the cars
rs soon as possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

The entertainment at the opera house
Wednesday evening will be under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Society of the
Presbyterian church. Major Hender-
shot, the original drummer boy of the
Rappahanuock. will be assisted by Mrs.
Brigham, of Omaha, who will sing
several numbers, accompanied by Miss
Officer, and our own Prof. Baetens with
a violin solo, and the Stryken Blaasbust
club, Mrs. Lyon. a recitation, THE
Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock, -
and Il drill by the Dodge Light Guards.
Tickets SO, 80. and % cents. Reserved
seats can be procured at Camp Il Ellis
drug store without extra charge Tues
dav and Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
Personal Paragraphs.

Mr.. r. q. Reed, manager of the Man
ava steam motor line, arrived in the
city yesterday after a absence of sew
eral months in Arkansas. He will re-
main here a short time, after which he
will visit washington territory, return
ing by the time business opens at the
lake. He will put on four new cars in
the spring and another motor at the
same time. He hopes to see the work
OF improving the lake begun at once,
and expresses himself as ready to do his
share at any time.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

duced to S25, without conditions. and.
that the constitution be so changed.
Carried.
Mr.. Day moved that a committee of
six be appointed by the chair to solicit
membership, and that NJ banquet be
given TO both old and new members.
Lost.
ON motion the names held and read
by the secretary as subscribers TO the
new board were declared elected.
The chairman was empowered to APP
point three committees of three each to
act as solicitors of subscribers.
The next meeting for the election of
officers was fixed for one week from
next Tuesday evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13

Sunday school at 800 p. m. Rev. f. N.
Harris, pastor.
st. Paul's Church-Divine service at
HOO a. m, and $50 p. M; Sunday school
at l2:lj. sermon topics: Morning
Anniversary sermon. to-day being the
sixth anniversary Of the rector's pastor
ate evening sermOn-"The Coming OF
the Kingdom Young men and strang-
crs always cordially welcomed to these
services. n. ]. Mackay. rector.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-01-13
S. b. Wadsworth * Co. loan money.
Behind the Bars,

Bargains in real estate in all parts Of
the city. w. 5. COONer. 1870 Main street.