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Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06

B w. Riser aud wife, of Bloomington, ILL.,,
are visiting w. h. Riser.
Major NJ. M Marshall, general agent of
the "Q.n returned yesterday morning from
a trip 10 Kansas City.
Mrs. II. s. Barnett aud daughter, Mrs F..
II. Young, returned last evening from visit
with friends in Des Moincs.
T. G. Childs, OF SatanK, Col, formerly sus
periutondcnt of schools of This county, is
here on a three weeks visit
&. NJ. Hobbs has returned from the
Columbus convention, aud from visit to
friends in Oho and Michigan.
Johu Berg, an employo of the United States
government printing office at Washin g;on,
ID. c., is In the city. He Ia having his annual
lay.oT and Ia taking spin through the west
renewing old acquaintances.
Judge Carson came in from Atlantic last
evening to spend sunday with his family.
His term at Atlantic will continue about u
month longer, when he will open the last
term of the year in this city.
Tho friends of Miss Rhodes the
stenographer, sympathize greatly with her
in the sorrow occasioned by the death Of her
father, which occurred at his home in Deni-
son. She was called there several days ago
by the news of his serious Illness.
Judge IL. e. Hubbard and wife have re-
turned from six weeks visit with friends
in Buffalo, n Y. Mr.. Hubbard was seriously
i'll during his absence, and consequently aid
not enjoy hts visit as well as he would other
= wise have done, but he returns feeling irsO
rate. though still little weak.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
A Scrioms nImn,lcr.

A short time ago Mr., Charles Mankor, a
railway cmpoyc ut Helena, Mont, was given
leave of absence to visit his parents in Coun-
Gil Bluffs. While In this city an important
law case came mp at Helena, and Marker was
wanted badly as q witness. An onicor was
sent for him, but by some unaccountabe
blunder the officer thought Manker was
wanted for larceny. The charge was made
public, much to the surprise OF Markers
friends Tho accused hurried back TO Helena,
there to discover that he was only wanted MS
a witness. AS the charge was made public
at the time, the railway officials have sent
several letters and certificates TO this city
fully vindicatiug HIM, and clearing up the
unpleasant charge. Mr.. Manker is still in the
employ of the railway company there, and
superintendent aud other officials write very
commendatory lettcrs rcgrctting the blundcr
made
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
SOUTH OMAHA NEWS.


The German societies and citizens of South
Omaha will fifty celebrate today the three
hundredth anniversary of the landing of
Germans in America The Turnverein,
Court Tcutonia, No. 1885, Independent Order
of Forresters, and South Omaha lodge, No.
3d. United Order of Treu Bund, have made
preparations for fitting celebration Com
mittccs have been appointed, assignments
made aud the German expectation set at tho
highest point Several hundred Fatherland
friends are expected from Omaha and Coun-
Gil Bluffs.
At 2 o'clock the Turuverein will meet at tho
hall, Twenty-sixth street, between L and Nj.
Court Teutonia will meet at ,Knights Of
Pythlas hall. Twenty fifth and N streets, and
Treu Bund lodge will meet at knights OF
Labor hall, Twenty sixth between N and .
streets, and at 30 all will march to and con-
gregate at Knights of Labor hall. where the
line will be formed
The line of march will be north TO N street,
west TO Twenty seventh, north 10 VI, east to
Twenty fourth, south to n, west to Twenty
sixth and north to the hall where addresses
will be made and appropriate exercises held.
In the evening dance will be given. All
Germans are invited to participate.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Notes About uae CITY.

Thomas Hector will build an addition to
his blacksmith shop on Twenty fifth street.
The Union Pacific will run train from
South Omaha TO Omaha after the Police
mems ball, Wednesday evening, to accom-
modate Omaha people. The train will loave
for Omaha mt 2:30 a. IN.
Thomas Kozllt has taken out building
permit for Il cottage on Eighteenth and L
streets.
A number Of match games of hand ball
will be played Sunday afternoon in Council
man John n. Burke's court, Thirty third
and q streets. Among the rest are several
matches with Omaha players.
William S. Anderson is i'll and confined to
his home.
The laying of the concrete on n street was
completed Saturday evening, and the brick
laying will be completed by the middle of the
week
G. Anderson will build an addition to lis
dwelling at Twenty second and j streets.
The many friends of Fred Nj. Smith are
enthusiastic over his nomination for county
commissioners, and predict an easy victory at
the November elections.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Negotiating FOR ELECTRICITY.


1t has been definitely ascertained that the
Sperry Electric Light company, of Chicago
is negotiating for either the purchase or
lease of the entire plant of the Council
Bluffs Electric Light and Power company
as stated in yesterdays BEE. Mr.. Thomas
Officer, of the latter company, was seen yes
terday regarding the matter, and asked if
the sale had been consummated and replied
"Well, can't say anything about it for a
few days, but may then be able to tell You
something that would be of interest,""
"Then You admit that negotiations ara
now peuding!n
"Oh, ii will be time enough in few days
to talk about that"
"Do YOU object to stating what price you
have placed upon the plants"
mo, but that might just as well 90 over
until there is something definite to state
Hon. George f. Wright, legal adviser of
the Sperry, was also seen. and when interro.
gated stated that he did not know what the
result OF the negotiations would be, but that
the company was endeavoring to either pur-
chase the plant or secure lease OF it, Mr..
Gregory, the travelling representative OF the
company. had returned to Chicago to confer
with tn" company, aud would return the
first part of the week. He understood that
Mr.. Officer had offered to sell the plant for
the company was seriously considering it.
Further than this he could not say.
Alderman Lacy was also seen, and cX-
pressed the hope that the deal would not be
consummated. Said he Mr.. Officer will
not cut rates and run on a close profit. as he
would prefer to stop running. For this rea-
son would like to see an outside company.
other than the Sperry company, come in and
purchase the plant, for it would give us good
lively competition. but il the Sperry folks
buy il 1T would still leave n monopoly here.
wouldn't be surprised to see the Sperry
company buy it. but my preference would be
the other way"
1t will probably be known IN q few days
just what move will be made as MIR. Gregory
will be able to give definite answer as soon
as he returns from Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
AMUSEMENTS. "A

Kecne was seen last night as "Richard
ILL.,, and he gave a magnificent perform
ance. An audience that packed Boyd's opera
house up stars and down greeted him and
greatly enjoyed the entertainment. The
recognition thus shown Mr.. Keene's noted
ability to play this celebrated tragedy seemed
to give him inspiration, and at no time in his
career has he ever presented the character
with such impressive force, such power and
such artistic as well as dramatic
success. After the play Mr. Keene was
entertained by his brother Elks of Omaha
with n social session at their lodge and club
rooms. John B. Mccormick, advance agent
for w. II. Crane, presided, and Judge
Shields performed the duties OF sergeant-at
arms. After n short address by Mr.. Keene
aud the IL o'clock toast, recitations were
given by Frank Henning and other mem
bers of the keene company, also bV MIR.
McMahon and Billy Goodall. DIR. KOheu-
stan favored the assemblage with a piano
solo, bGt the Boyd orchestra furnished
music for the occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Eighth Ward Democrats.

William Anderson was the first democrat
who addressed the Eighth ward club meet
ing last night. He said several encouraging
things which were heartily applauded.
j. ii. Wiuspear said he was opposed to any
man holding an office for third term. and
he was confident that Coburn would be
showed under by handsome majority.
Winespear had but one kick TO make, and
that was That the older members OF the club
did not bring their sous and tho younger
democrats into the club meetings.
Justice Wade aud Justice Kroger both
made brief speeches, and after several others
had talked ward democracy IL was agreed
that caucus be held next Tuesday evening
at Wolf's hail. at Twenty and Cum
ing street. for the purpose of selecting dele
gates and alternaJes 10 he voted on at the
primaries next Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
The CONTRACT SIGNED.
The Con structiou or the City Hall
VIII Now 60 On.

VIII Now 60 On.
The city nail agony is over.
The contract has been signed by the
mayor and Contractor Coots and form ally
approved by the city council.
The city hall contract as amended, was
presented 10 the council last night.
The document was signed by Mayor w. j.
Broatch for the city, aud John Il. Coots,
contractor, and was witnessed by Daniel II.
Wheeler aud attested by Harry @. Couns-
man, deputy city clerk.
On motion Of Mr.. Kaspar the contract was
formally approved, all OF the councllmen
present voting in the Affirmative. The alb
sentees were Bedford, Boyd, Ford, Hascall,
Shriver, Van Camp and Snyder
The comUittcc on claims reported unfav-
orably upon the claims of Lang n Co,
Claude Kclahcr Robert Major, for damages
10 property on account of floods, as the prop
erty damaged was below grade. The report
was adopted
The claim of Bridget Mullorv for personal
injuries sustained by "A fall through de.
fective sidewalk, was not allowed.
Erick II. johnson was allowed $3.50 in
payment for clothing destroyed by the city
physician TO prevent the spread of small
poX.
Tho clam of Riley Il Clark for 1900 i3 for
grading was allowed and ordered paid when
funds arc available.
Ed Cnllahan's contract for the grading of
the first alley south OF Pierce street was aD-
proved, property owners agreeing 10 pay the
cost of tho work.
y resolution was adopted instructing the
city engineer aud board Of public works to
have Jones street, between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets. graded to II width of so
feet instead Of 100 feet.
Tile Omaha Motor Railway company was
given authority, by resolution, to lay an iron
sewer pip3 under its tracks Mt the intersec
tion of Sherman avenue and commercial
sire AtS.
by resolution of Mr.. Blrnham the COM
mttee on public property aud buildings was
instructed to confer with the architect of the
new city hall and recommend the appoint
ment of u superintendent for the construc-
ton of the same, as contemplated by the
city hall contract.
Ordinances were passed: Ordering the
curDing of Twenty first avenue from st.
Mary's avenue TO the north side of Preston
& Williams addition, Twenty-sixth avenue
from Half Howard to st. Mury's av-
enue and Pleasant from Cunning to
Burt, with Culorato sandstone; creating
sewer district No 80 IN Millard place; chang
ing the grade of iwenty-nlnth street from
Hickory to Martina ordering the grading of
Pacific street from rwenty-nlnth avenue TO
Thirty-frst street; Lowe avenue from Ham
ilton to Barker street and Orchard and
Garlich streets from Pleasant street 10 Lowe
avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
IT is A COFFIN TRUST.
Some Facts About the National Un-
dertakery' Association.


dertnkers' Association.
The International UndcrtaKers' associa-
ton, at its meeting in Toronto, decided to
hold it's next meeting in Omaha.
A leading undertaken in this city was
asked what the purpose Of the association
was and what it attempts to do.
at is not body composed entirely Of un-
dertakers," he explained: "It is, in reality,
IA coffin trust 1t is composed priu-
cpaily of representatives from the
various establishments which man
ufacture undertakers supplies Each
state undertakers' association is allowed to
send representatives. Nebraska has two
delegates.
1.-The ASSOCIATION regulates the price of
every article used in tue business, even to
the rough outside boxes, and YOU can depend
on it, they keep the price up to the highest
notch. Last year they increased the rate on
everything about 30 per cent.
''lf we Duy anything from "a house which
does not belong to the ASSOCIATION we are
blacklisted, and can not buy any supplies
from the firms in the combine. So we are
compelled to patrOnize them, rs we can not
get everything needed from any one firm.
at is pretty big thing, thought he con-
cluded. "There are 900 delegates in the as
sociation,"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
An Ornhnns, annle.

Mrs, A. Il. Clark, treasurer, and Mrs. F..
a. Aiken, recording secretary of the
Women's Home Missionary society of the
Methodist church, are in the city casting
about for site for an orphans home.
These ladies are carrying out the idea of
the society, which desires to locate home
in an agricultural state. Nebraska was
Sc lected as the best state for this purpose.
The society will spend about $1,000 in
putting up building the first year, which
will be added to from year to year
The income of the society last year was
SlO4, 900, being contributed by large mum
ber of auxiliary socictes at various points
in the United States.
The ladies desire to have offers made of
land for site for the home. Columbus has
made an offer of "A farm, York has offered
$4,000, and Lincoln has been given thirty
days i'll which to Did. Omaha will also be
given thirty days in which TO maze an Offer.
Several gentlemen in the city have under
taken TO get offers tor the ladies.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
A story Of Two Statues.

In New Orleans there are two statues
bearing inscriptions that appear some
what inCOngruous. one Is statue OF
Jackson bearing at the base this in
scription: The union must and shall
be preserved" the other is the statue
Of Henry Clay, bearing his denuncia-
tion of slavery, says the Boston Adyer-
tiser. In speaking to General Butler
the other day concerning these statues,
/ heard for the first time the true story
OF these inscriptions. 1t seems that
shortly after the generals arrival in
New Orleans he saw the statue OF JackS
son, and the thought Of the latter's
toast TO THE Federal Union" came To
him almost as an inspiration. He inn
mediately sent for "A stonecutter and
ordered tho words engraved on the base
OF the statue. The stonecutter went
over to the statue with his tools, bat soon
returned saying that there was not
room for the entire inscription. The
general sent him back again with an
order to omit the word federal" from
the sentence, and the inscription was
soon chiseled in the stone. Afterwards
the stonecutter was sent over 10 tho
Clay statue. The people of New Or
leans were surcharged with Indignation
at the time, and many OF them have
even yet an antipathy against "the van-
dal Butler" on this account. Perhaps
it was on this account that the story OF
General Buffers aide-de-camp was ori-
ginated. The story goes that this
young man was called upon by an old
lady who wished to take the oath of
allegiance, and that he had no bible in
his ofiice, but offered her dictionary
upon which TO take the oath, remark
ing that II was good enough for the
purpose" II Is hardly necessary TO say
that the story had no foundation.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Vanatta's Winning Hand.

The Vanatta case, brief history of which
appeared in these columns yesterday was
called for hearing before Squire Schurz
yesterday but was continued. The woman
denied the charge of adultery preferred by
her husband, but refused TO talk about the
case. The husband maintains his position,
and insists that he Will push the case ana
send the woman across the state unless she
promises to return to him and live as she
should.
The defendant could not give bonds and
was remanded to jail. The party who is
claimed to have interfered with the family
been arrested, as he is said to be "A married
man and his wife has not preferred Il charge
against him. At present Vanatta appears to
be several points in the lead and win doubt
less cause trouble for his wife unless she ac.
cedes 10 his terms
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06

New YoRK. Oct 5-[Special Telegram to
THE BEE. Antonio Meucci, the man who
always said ne was the real inventor of the
telephone, is dying in the old Garlbaldl cot
tage at Clifton, Staten Island. His mind is
affected and he seems to believe that is still
at work on his greatest invention-the tele-
pnone. From 1856 until the recent suit was
decided IN favor of the Bell Telephone COM
pany, Meuccl received $50 month from the
Globe Telephone company. of Philadelphia,
as subsidy. Since then he has been depend
ing on the charity of his neighbor, Frederick
Rackman
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
j. G. Upton. real estate, 5a7 Broadway.
Save Every Dollar You Can.

Bargains calculated to make the people
happy A more golden opportunity of saving
was never offered than since our special
bargain sales have been inaugurated, which
eclipse anything ever attempted in this vi.
cinity.
We only advertise what we have, and a
cordial invitation is extended all 10 visit our
house and inspect our prices, which are
lower than the lowest All goods marked in
plain figures. In our special sale OF tins
week we will close out the remainder of a
lot of dress and apron ginghams, worth 7c
and Sc at DC per yd. 8 cases of dress shifting
and comfort calicOes, regular price, 7I4c,
now Sc per yd. 2 cases Lonsdale muslin al
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06

The Council Bluffs Eurniture Co. sold a
100000 bill of furniture to an Omaha lady
yesterday. Before making such heavy
purchase she made Il careful investigation Of
the quality and prices of goods in both cities,
and found that in buying of the Council
Bluffs Furniture Co. she saved 25 per cent
and got Just what she wanted To encour-
age Omaha customers the G. B. Furniture
Co. will hereafter pay motO" fare both ways.
Buyers of furniture will do we'll to look
through their stock before purchasing.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06


Three of the four judges of this judicial
district have expressed themselves on the
prohibition question and been placed on
record. In the October number of the Cen
tury prohibition article appears, headed,
'The Iowa Experiment" 1t contains quite
n lot of statistics, reports of the penitentia-
rlcs, and opinions of several OF the district
judges of the state, as follows:
Judge Deemer, of Red Oak-lu many of
the counties the jail is getting to be almost
an unnecessary building, and in the last
three counties visited there was not an oc.
Cupant.
Judge Carson, OF Council Bluffs When IN
the senate favored local option, but am
now satisfied the statute should stand.
Judge Thornel, of Sidney should re-
gard its repeal as calamity.
Judge Macy, of Harlan, who is the remain
ing judge of this district, is not quoted, but
il is understood that his sentiments are SINH
lar to those above expressed. although his
observations from the bench have all been
taken within the past year. The opinions
given by other Judges are varied some being
in favor of the law, others against it, and
some being nOn-comnittal.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Ihc Atohison Mecting.

BosToN, Oct 5--The outcome of the Atch
ison railroad directors meeting held to-day is
not made public and the plan of reorgan-
ization agreed upon, II definite result was
reached, will be kept secret until next week
When II is expected 1t will be ready to sub
ant. 1t is officially stated that the utmost
harmony prevailed among the directors at
the meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
APainful Accihcnt.

The little two-year-old daughter of S. Is.
WadswoIth met with painful and serious
accident yesterday morning at the family
rcsidece, No. 32l Park avenue, The mother
had placed pail OF hot water on the floor,
intending TO use it Immediately, when the
little one, walking backward, ran against it
ana fell into it. Her back was severely
burned and blistered, and several severe
burns were sustained on other parts of the
body. A physician was called to relieve her
sufferngs, and last evening her condition
was much improved. II is not expected that
her injuries will prove other than very
painful.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Miners Win Their strike.

Usage CITY, Kan, Oct. 5-The strike Of
coal miners at Scranton was amicably set
tied to-day. The employers granted them an
advance of 10 cents per tor in mining.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
A Councilman Resigns.

1t was rumored Saturday evening in we'll.
authenticated channels that Councilman S. b.
Fenno has placed in the hands of Mayor
Sloane his resignation as councilman from
the Fourth ward. This will intensity poll
tics IN South Omaha. as, besides the usual
grist of officers to be filed, will be successor
to Mr.. FennO IN the Fourth and Councilman
Frank II. Boyd in the First ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Card of Thanks

To the Students, Patrons and Friends of
the High School: Having learned that pc
tititlons have been circulated among the
students and patrons of the High school,
and that they nave been almost unanimously
signed, requesting the board not to accept
my resignation, wish to express as far as
words can do it, my sincere thanks and
deepest gratitude for your feelings and
actions in my behalf. However [ deem 1t
best for all concerned that my connection
with the school should be severed so my
resignation must and will ba accepted.
Again thanking you for your kindly interest,
| remain, Yours Respectfully,
HERBERT NJ. PRouTY.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06

For number of years General Grenville
NJ. Dodge has been most persistent pro-
crastinatOr IN one respect, and that is re-
garding his proposed union with the Grand
Army of the Republic. He has always
maintained tnat he would never join any
other than A0e Lincoln post, of his home
city, but pressing bus mess cares have kept
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
Thrown From "A Buggy.

Friday evening, while driving down from
Omaha, Henry Bchrmaln and Jonn Bugge
We're thrown out of their buggy when pass
ing over some of the unfinished parts of the
street and both were injured. Mr.. Behr-
mann had one leg broken and received other
injuries, while Mr. Bugge had his legs
bruised and iammed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-10-06
The Church Chimes.


Second Presbyterian Church-Servces this
afternoon at 3 o'clock led by h. l.. Hayden.
Sabbath school at p. m, prayer meeting at
7:3O o'clock, "Wednesday evening.
First Baptst-Preaching services as usual
at 10 80 a. m. and 7:20 D. IN. Subject for
evening. "How to Hear" Sunday school II
m, Young peoples meeting G:30 p. III. Ali
cordially welcome.
Christian Science-Services at o'clock D.
m. to day in Western Iowa college hall, cor
ner Pearl street and First avenue, up stairs.
All welcome.
First Presbyterian-Th pastor, Rev.
Steven Phelps, will preach at O:3O a, m and
1:30 y. III. morning subject "RcigiOn in the
Honc;" evening subject, (by requesD "Thc
Second Coming OF Christ. Sabbath school
at IL m., young peoples meeting ut $3.50 D. III.
Strangers anu others cordially invited.
Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church
Services to-day at 80 Il. IN. and 80 p. IN.
Sunday school at l2m Epworth league and
Class meeting at 6:D p. IN. Strangers in the
city and all others without church home
are earnestly invited and cordially welcome
to these services. d. q. Franklin, pastor
Saint Pauls Church-Divnc service to-
day at 10:30 a. IN. and 1880 p. M Sunday
school 12:l5. Bible class l2:15. The third
ward" or the Labor Problem will be de-
livered IN the evening. Young men and
strangers always cordially welcomed to
these services. Il. j. Mackay, rector.
Fourth Avenue Methodist Church Near
Seventeenth street Preaching by the pas
tor at l0:3O a. N. Sunday school at p. n
Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p. m.
Trinity Methodist Church-South Main
street opposite Eighth avenue. Preaching
by the pastor At 1880 p. IN. Young peoples
meeting AT q 40 p. III. Sunday school at 2 80
p. III. Social meeting at 1890 a. IN. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 1870 p, IN.
Congregational Church-Preaching by the
the pastor morning and evening: morning
subject, "Regious ConvctiOns:n evening,
"A True Friend" A cordial invitation is
extended
Pilgrim Congregational Sunday school
and Avenue III.
Berean Baptist Chri ch-The pastor, Rev.
Thickstun will preach to-day at 1880 a. m.
and at 7:3O D. u. The Sunday school meets
at II :45 u. M old and young are invited.
Ladies, misses and cbldrens coats mt the
Boston store, Council Bluffs. Second floor