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Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
EX-SENATOR BRUCE.
A Man of Uniform Courtesy He Trav-
els Only by Day.

els only by lay.
Boston Traveller: Ex-senator Bruce
of Mississippi is one of the familiar
figures of Washington. He is a light
colored mulatto, weighing about 200
pounds. His hair is kinky and he wears
a mustache on his jolly face. No man
in the country, either white or colored,
has more perfect manner than the only
man of his race who ever occupied a
seat in the United States senate. One
of his friends said to me today as he
passed down Pennsylvania avenue:
IAN interesting incident happened
when Bruce was in the senate. One
day a southern lady called ut the house
of representatives and had an interview
with a Mississippi member, who was a
democrat. She explained that the war
had reduced her family from a%ffluence
to positive poverty, and she implored
him to obtain her a place in one of
the government departments here. He
replied that he was sorry; that he could
do nothing with a republican admins
man who could help her-Senator
Bruce. The lady replied that she could
not think of lowering herself by asking
a negro fora favor, eve il he was a
United States senator. She was greatly
diaheartened, but upon thinking the
matter over, she concluded to swallow
her feelings and call upon Mr.. Bruce.
That afternoon she sentin her card and
the senator met her in the reception
room. She explained her position aud
asked his aid. Mn. Bruce listened and
said he could arrange for her appoint
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
The Engineers Field Notes.

81 want TO prepare a resolution to present
at the next meeting of the council,' an
nounced Alderman Waterman yesterday
morning as he presented himself at the office
of the city clerk ready for business. After
cudgellng his brain for a few moments he
presented the following: "Be it resolved
by the city council OF the city of Council
Bluffs that the city engineer be required to
prepare and file for record with the city
clerk an invoice o. all the city property in
his possession, and that he shall be required
to turn over to the city all such property at
the expi ration of his term of Office"
"There," said the alderman from the First
ward as he finished reading the resolu-
ton, ~ rather think that will do the bust.
ness.
ut has got so that the city has got to buy
an entire new outfit for every engineer that
is elected, and l propose to put a stop to 1t.
When they go out of Office they take their
field notes and all such property, which |
maintain is the property of the city. The
other day we had TO get Tom Tostcvin to
give the lines of an alley, because the field
notes of tho original survey were in his pos
session. II this thing is kept up, where will
the city DO after a whilel All the notes
taken and plats made while the engineer rs
working for the city are the city's property,
reference, in fact some of them are we'll
well nigh indispensable. / will have this
resolution adopted and then we will nave all
this property invoiced.
THE chief Of the fire department is re-
CURED to furnish a complete inventory Of
every article in his department belonging to
the city, even down to c)al scuttles and
brooms, and the same plan win work well in
the department of Guy engineer. IL these
field notes belong to the city, the city want
TO keep them, and II they do not belong to
the city it Is time that we knew it, so as to
provide for getting some that the engineers
cannot claim to own.n
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
Fine stock of watches and jeweiry for the
holidays at Wollman's, 53S Broadway.
Drs. Woodbury. have removed their dental
Office to 101 Pearl street. up stairs.
In h Pulpits,

There will be revival services at the Over
ton mission every evening this week. The
services will be conducted by Rev. A. Over
ton.
Broadway M. f. Church-Services, at
1890 a. m. aud 1880 D. IN. Evening topic,
The Palace Beautiful" Sunday school at
12 IN. Epworth league ana class meeting at
6:30 p. IN. Strangers and all others without
a church home are cordially invited.
First Presbyterian Church--Preaching at
1880 a. IN. and 1880 D. m. Sabbath school at
IL m. Young peoples meeting at 8 80 p. IN.
Strangers and others cordially invited.
Trinity Methodist Church-South Main
street, opposite Eighth avenue. At 10 80
a. m. there will pc a converts meeting and
the sacrament of baptism. The revival
meetings are still in progress and will be
held tonight at 1880. About fifty persons
have united with the church during the past
week. Young peoples meeting to be held
at $50 p. m. Sunday school at 2:3O p. m.
S. Alexander, pastor.
Fourth avenue Methodist church, near
Seventeenth street. Preaching at 10: 80 a.
N. Sunday school, 3 p. m.
AT the new "Epworth" Methodist church.
corner of Twenty-tifth street and avenue
and 1880 p. m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting on Wednesdays, 7:3O .. m.
Saint Paurs Church-Dlvine service today
at 10 80 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school,
1918. Service at All Saints chapel, corner
Third avenue and Eighteenth street at 1880
p. M, conducted by Mr.. Ernest Cook.
Young men and strangers cordially wee
coined to these services. r. ]. Mackay, rec
tor. aui
Congrecational-The Rev. c. A. Towel
will preach for the pastor in the morning.
In the evening at 8 80 there will be a general
Christian endeavor meeting. Mr.. Towle
will speak. No preaching at the First
church in the evening. Gospel meeting at
the Pilgrim church, corner Ninth street and
avenue A at 8 p. m. All are cordially in.
vited.
Christian science service today at 8 p. m
in Press cub room, entrance No. 19Pearl st.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
New Fire Apparatus Need d.

''rhere don't anybody seem to know" re-
n,ioa Cnief w,,isrs veat.rdav mornin,
- - w,anas
"neh asheu "ha' apparatus was 70 oe piaceu
in the new fire house on over Broadway.
1.-THE house is nearly ready to be used, but
no move has yet been taken toward furnish.
inc 4, Nth ,n,.r,,,s uhoro !. con-, toll, 90
"i'" 'on'e van y,
gettlhg u chenlical engine, out mat would, OF
course, be stationed at the central lire sta
ton. The Holloway company is now build
Evt;ncnisher cownany has n .Cha,nnion, at
the factory ali comnletcG hut ]nntting On the
name ne latter rnmnanv has inst mt in n
new epgine IN Omaha IND rothsr evnnct
,hov rtim hnrrou, tbat 70 oxhihit bera as
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

liers. The floral decorations we're numerous
aud elaborate. Ono of the most unique
features in this line appeared over the man
tel where, extending above the graceful
grouping of ferns, was a very large spider
web, with a big black spider apparently en-
ioying his gau2y surroundings. The menu
was temptingly served, consisting of chicken
salad, brown aud white breads, coffee, ice
cream and cakes. After the refreshments
were served, the ladies were given an oppor.
tunity to satisfy their curiosity as TO the
significance of the word observation"
which appeared on their invitations. They
were escorted into the dining room, and
each allowed an opportunity Of observing for
a few minutes q variety Of articles displayed
on the table. As each passed out she was
handed a slip of paper and pencil, with the
request to note down, from memory, as
many OF these articles as she could recall.
These slips were gathered up and referred
TO q com mittee who examined them. The
lady recalling the largest number was to
win the prize. Examination of the slips re-
called the fact that it was a tie between Mrs.
| M. Traynor aud Mrs. Xevely. Cuts were
drawn resulting in the former carrying off
the handsome cut glass finger bowl. Allthe
ladies were greatly interested in this test of
their powers of observation, and much mer-
riment resulted.
On Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
ever entertained another large company.
Cards were the chief amusement feature of
the evening gathering. High-hve was the
game. Tho first prize was carried off by
Mrs. w. H. Burns and Mr.. Il. II. Hill, the
second by Mrs. Il. NJ. Gault and Major
Lyman.
MRS. KEYS RECEPTION.
Thursday afternoon there was a large re-
ception at the residence of Mrs. Key, on
South Seventh street, The ladies' receiving
with her were Miss Owens of Kentucky,
Miss Search OF Pennsylvania, Miss Warren
of Canada, aud Misses Sackett and Key of
this city. The parlors were ~charmingly
adorned and all the details OF the affair were
elegant. The table from which the refresh
ments were served was very lastly arrayed,
adorned with smilax, while in the center
appeared a tall pyramid of macaroons with
threaded sugar gracefully placed over it.
The hours were from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock.
All the ladies' present were enthusiastic in
the expressions of their enjoyment of the
occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Z. Maxon entertained a
might've party Thursday evening, at their
elegant home on Harrison street. Choice
refreshments were served at IL. Among
the guests were a number Of people from
Omaha. The affair was very enjoyable.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs, M. e. Smith
entertained a large company of lady friends,
the invitations bearing the suggestive word
"Thimbles."
Invitations are out announcing a reception
to be given next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.
w. A. Maurer.
Mrs. w. a. Mynster gave a dinner party
Thursday, in honor of MIR. and Mrs. A. Y.
Allen, on the occasion Of their wedding
anniversary.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
The Bechtele has been remodeled and re.
fitted and name changed to Hotel Jameson.
Union Depot Delegates Return.

Union Depot Delegates Return.
Judge W.. G. James and Hon. George f.
Wright returned home yesterday morning
from Chicago, where they went to confer
with the railway managers relative to the
erection of a union depot in this city. The
judge states that the matter was carefully
and fully presented, and the managers will
meet in this city within the next two weeks
to further look into the matter. Some of tho
roads are favorably disposed, but the gues-
ton OF getting across the river is what is
agitating them at present. The Northwest
ern is holding out to see what position the
Union Pacific will take, and the Rock Island
is carefully watching a few irons which are
heating.
II is the opinion of the committee that the
depot will be built, but there are other mat
tiers which must be settled first. Some of
the lines have already agreed TO run their
trains into the new depot, and it is believed
that the others will follow suit. The man
ayers of the roads will call the next meeting
here, aud every road will be represented.
The depot committee will meet with them,
aud the situation will be fully discussed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
Booming Council Bluff.

"Nothing succeeds like success" re-
marked Harry G.. Cooke Of the new archi.
tect drm of +. M. Ellis yesterday. I'VE
nave only been located in Council Bluffs a
week and nave to add another room to our
suit Of offices in the Merriam block and will
have to ask The BEE to get US two more
draugbtsmen at once. We lave contracted
to furnish plans for eleven splendid resi-
dences and one magnificent business block
that will be finer than anything Omaha can
show. Pretty good weeks work, amt ita
We are prepared to do the best work that
can be done and do it promptly and reason
ably. Councll Bluffs IS growing faster than
any town know, and we are here to do our
part towards securing beautiful, substantial
and modern buildings"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
Children's week at E,seman,s.

ment this week.
Special illumination every evening.
Grand free shown front of our store.
A glorious inc for children.
A live Santa Claus receives letters from
the good Children
Bring your orders in the evening between
o and s o'clock when Santa Claus appears in
front of our store in full costume to receive
orders from the children of Council Bluffs.
Children under five years should bring
their parents or friends with them.
Keep you eye on the show window DIS
play this week. q Henry Eiseman 81 Co.,
Council Bluffs. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Now is the time to buy your furniture. G..
A. Beebe & Company have too many goods
for their storage capacity and are cutting
prices to make goods go. Berkey s. Gay
chamber suits, sideboards and dining tables,
Windsor, WEIGH and Berkey folding beds,
parlor suites, lounges and all kinds of fancy
chairs at unheard Of figures. These goods
are all of the finest designs and finish. Don't
buy until you learn their prices. A clean
sweep to be made. Come and see for your
self.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

of Boston had it st%ereotyped, and im-
mcdiately after it was completed in the
paper it vas published in book form.
In its earlier stages of publication in
the newspaper it seemed to fall Hat.
The circulation of the National Era was
$1,000 when Uncle Tom" was begun.
On August !, 1852, shortly after the
great romance was completed, the CIR
culation had gone up to $4,000. On De-
cember 30, 1852. it reached 81, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

The motor company will soon be convinced
that the attempt to please everybody is
bound TO result in disappointment Since
the opening OF the Fifth avenue line passen-
gers have complained Of the failure OF the
trains on this and the Main street line to
make connections. and this necessitated a
tedious wait at the corner Of Fifth avenue
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
The Pullman restaurant, 5a4 Broadway.

Money loaned at L. b.. Craft & Co.'s loan
Office on furniture, pianos, horses, wagons,
personal property Of all kinds, and all other
articles of value, without removal. All bus
mess strictly confidential.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

The farmers are rising In open rebellion
against the condition of the roads leading
into the city. You folks here in the city
may imagine We have to come here to do our
trading, but you are badly mistaken" re-
marked q prosperous farmer Of Garner
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

The exhibition by the Pottawattamie
Gardeners and Fruit Growers association
at the court house yesterday afternoon was
q most creditable display. The display of
fruits, etc, while not large, was all that was
expected. Among the exhibits were those of
Colonel w. f. Sapp, j. w. Templeton, A. s.
Bonham, D. j. Smith, Alex Woods, Mr..
Prouty, ]. r. Macrae, John Wilcox, NJ r.
Kuhn, James Rainbow and others. The
varieties of apples were numerous. and in.
cluded almost every kind of this fruit raised
IN the county.
In Colonel Sapp's exhibit, which was the
largest, were the Ben Davis, wlnesap. tai
mar sweet, seek no further, Jenett, rambo,
wagner, northern spy and tolpehokln va
rieties. There were also two exhibits in
this lot marked 'unknown.n They were
excellent samples of the fruit, of a rare Kind
but no one present could name them. The
other exhibits were all good aad consisted of
almost perfect specimens of the various va
rieties. Mr.. Templeton exhibited several
varieties of corn, one kind having yielded
eighty bushels per acre. He also displayed
three mammoth watermeluns. j. +. Wilcox
made a display of horseradish, parsley,
spinach, oyster plant, mushrooms and
radishes. 1t was a very cre6itable display
for each exhibitor. The articles were boxed
last night and will be shipped to Glenwood
and Dos Moines to be exhibited at the meet
ings of the Western Iowa and the State
Horticultural societies.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
ALWAYS ON Time.

II you wish to purchase a good aud reliable
watch % per cent less than club rates, and
on easy terms, then call at once and make
your own selection at G. b. Jacquemin &
Co., 81 Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Saddle Rock restaurant. 400 broadway
open day and night. First class. j. L
Yancy, prop.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

All goods retailed at wholesale prices this
week for cash by the Council Bluffs Carpet
Co. Carpets, curtains and shades, rugs,
door mats and oil cloths. blankets, comforts,
pushes, fringes, fancy goods, pon-pons, fits,
upholstery goods, etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
Not His lookout,

Detroit Free Press: A horse attached
to a wagon loaded with light wood was
slipping and sprawling along State
street in the heavy frost of Saturday
morning, when a policeman halted the
rig and said to the colored driver:
"Your horse hasn't got u shoe on any
foot"
mo, sab. He's iist like de Lord dun
made him."
"But how do you expect he's going to
get along in this frost?"
Oats not my bizness. II de Lord
makes "a boss widout shoes an den
brings a frost to make him slip down, 1T
hain't fur me- to find fault. Reckon
dar's an objeck in it, an it's a good Jun.
Hey, Douglass-hOle yer head up
higherln
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
THE OMAHA BEE.
COUNCIL BLUFFS
OFFICE. NO. IL PEARL STREET.
Delivered by carrier in any part OF the City at
Fifteen Cents per Week.
n. W. T11ToN -. MAN AGER
TELEPHONES.
BUSINESS OFFICE No. ~.
NIGHT EDITOH. No. q.
EiI,een Cents a Mock.

From and after November l6 The DAILY
BEE will be delivered by carriers in Council
Bluffs at fifteen cents a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

All fancy silks at TOO per yard, this week
ouly, AT Friedman's.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Chapman's art display will be kept intact
during the holidays. Go and see II.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
To the Ladies' and Children OF Omaha

To the Ladies and Children OF Omaha
Do you know that Horny Eiseman & Co. Of
Council Bluffs keep a nicer, larger and bet
ter line of holiday goods than any two houses
in Council. Bluffs or Omaha combinesl And
do you know that it only costs 10 cents to
take the motor to our beautiful store2 And
do you know that Eiseman refunds the motor
fare both ways TO Omaha customers that
come to shop at their storel The most WON
derful display of toys and holiday goods we
are showing brings hundreds Of the best
Omaha people to our store.
Don't fail to call and see our great store,
we are sure to please YOU.
HENRY EIsEMAN 81 Co.,
Council Bluffs, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Miss May Gleason has removed her dress
making parlors to the rooms lately used by
the public library. No. II Pearl street, where
she will be glad to see her old friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Do You Want a Fine Pair of ShOes?
If YOU do cali and see our gents and ladies'
fine shoes. We can give you a bargain in as
good goods as you can find anywhere. In
ladies' chamois lined shoes we nave the best
in tie market, and at prices that defy CON-
petition. Bankrupt Shoe Store, 25 Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Reduced prices for Uncle Toms Cabin at
Dohany's tonight. Only 35c and SOC for re-
served seats.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
The Ross Investment and Trust company

We Don't Claim b Earth,
But we do claim that we make the best fit
ting pants, especially for fat men, to be OBJ
tanned in the twin cities. Reiter, tailor,
BIO broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
They Object 10 Waiting.

Probstle's harness shop, 552 opera house
block, headquarters for robes and blankets.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
First Issue of uncle Toms Cabin"

The browning glory OF the National
Era was that most famous OF novels,
''Uncle Toms CABIN" says the WASH
ington Gazette, by Mrs. Harriet Beech
err Stowe, which began in the issue Of
June 1, 1851, aud ended April l., 1852.
Before IL was half finished 1T had Gre
ated such a sensation that the Jewels
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Silks reduced from sl.25 to 75c per yard at
E'riedman's.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
A Fine Fruit DISPLAY.

Chenille tassels Csc per dozen at Fried
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

The first Sunday uiyht theatrical at
Dohany's tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Kelley & Younkerman DO not try TO palm
on shoddy Christmas goods on their GUS
toners, but their stock is strictly first class,
and 1t always pays TO buy the best.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Finest market IN clty-J.M. soanlan'..
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Granulated sugar ID lbs S1.0O at 'The
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

p. @. Miller, best paper hanging ana dec
Grating. The best is the cheapest.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Fancy plushes reduced, this week only,
from 81 80 to 81. Is yer yard at Frledman's.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

fy Stc din the market Tyh once andy YOU will wan It next time. we nmf have rood bd COZ
WOO on hada tall times Full measure prompt delivery aud carefully prepared fuel garanbei.
Eemenmrh the place,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Fountain cigar, a strictly loo cigar for Sc
~ the Fountain. TRY one.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Personal paragra pins.
L. T. Genung of Hastings was In the city
yesterday.
Richard Thompson, publisher of the Hast
ings (Neb,) Tribune, was in the city yester-
day.
l. A. Hills of Salt Lake City is the guest
o. ], b. Atkins, corner of Sixth street and
Sixth avenue.
Mrs. b. Ward Of Milwaukee who has been
visiting 10 the Bluffs for several weeks,
leaves for home today.
Mrs. John Wagner left Friday evening for
Cincinnati, In response TO q telegram an
nouncing the death Of her father.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Uncle Toms Cabin at DoEauy's tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Stamped linen goods at cost this week at
Fripdmnn,s.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
Coal oil 1oc gallon at 'The Famous"

Best country butter 25c Id at ''The Fan
ous."
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

C. b. steam dye works, 1918 broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Sheet music Toe, 5as broadway. .
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

J. G. Upton, real estate, 5s7 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
Personal Paragraphs

Good -four $50 sack at "rhe Famous"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Solid gold rings at Wollman's, 5as B'wa
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

Neumeyer hotel, frst class, reasonable rates
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
The Farmers Kick.

The Manhattan sporting headq'rs AIS B-wa.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

NOTlCE-If you have real estate or ~cnattels
IN you want to dispose of quick, list them with
Kerr Il Gray, Council Bluffs. la.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

LtOR SALE or Rent-Garden land with houses,
Il by j. Il. Rice lG2 Main ST., Council Butts.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

LNOR EXCHANGE-A good new Groom house
II to exchange for an improved 50 acre farm
in western or central Iowa. Kerr & Gray.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

PARGAINS-We have bargains in some No.
- property this week; must be sold. Kerr
d Gray.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08
NOTICES,
FOR SALE AND N T.
COUNCIL BLUFFS.

200 ACRE farm near the city in high state of
- cultivation. Easy terms, Sj per acre. A big
bargain. W, a. Wood n Co, go Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

DEAL E~STATE-I,ougnt and sold anu ox7
III changed. Special attention given to exam.
nation of titles. w. G. James. No 10 Pearl 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-12-08

LNOR SALE at less than cash value on
Il mo nthly payments or terms to suit, or
trad o for Omaha or Council Bluffs unimproved
, 1889-07-18
THE STATE OF TRADE.

Notwithstanding the encouraging re-
ports of a continuous brisk trade in all
the Washington cities, far into the hot
months, general trade throughout the
country, as reported by wire to Brad
itreets, has been quite inactive during
the last week in June and the first week
ofJuly. The Fourth of July holiday
season had something to do with bring
ing about this state of affairs,
while the seini.annual stock -takings,
settlements and persistent and wide
spread rainstorm tended to further
check trade. In Texas and Georgia
rains are said to have done some dam
age TO the crops. Contradictory reports
come from the spring region, but
no evidence has arrived yet of serious
disaster to that crop. The business out
look for the remaining half year is re-
garded as brighter, with higher, prices
and more active demand. Money is
easier and call loans at New York are
down to 30i4 per cent The bank clear
ings at 81 cities for six months ag-
SiVbHtV "-'iv''it itooiVDoi Ut 10 per cent
more than in 1888, per cent in excess of
1887 and II percent more than in 1886. The
iron and steel business-for the half wear
compares favorably with 1883. Prices
show an upward tendency in all mar
kets, and demandappears to justify this.
as stocks arc very light. The visible
supplies of copper, ahoat'and abroad, de
clined only 1000 tons In June. less than
expected. The May l5-cent agreement
of American producers has been termi.
mated, which inclines to threaten the
l2-cent rate, as several companies can
sell at seaboard at 10 cents or less, mt a
good profit. Reports of damage
to the domestic spring-wheat crop,
to the wheat crop in Russia, to-
gether with small stocks Of good
quality onshand.. more than supported