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Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

The committees having the coming fire.
mems tournament IN hand, met at the city
buildin & last evening The matter of rail
road rates was mainly considered. Letters
were read from the companies in various
parts of this state and Nebraska to the effect
that unless the l cent a mile rate is given
they will not come here 1t was the prevail
ing sentiment that the people of the city
shall signify their wish in the matter and do
their part of the work. Heretofore, few
men have been engaged in the matter, but
there has been no general expression. 1t is
for the people to decide whether the tourna.
ment shall be had or not, and if they do not
so desire and take hold OF the
matter in earnest there will be moth
ing done beyond to meeting on the 30th inst
The president of the firemen's association
was empowered to select the committees to
go to Kansas City and Chicago Mayor
Rohrer was appointed to head the committee
to the former city, and was authorized to Sc
lect other members, from the board of trade
and city council, to act with him.
The secretary was instructed to request
the secretary of the board of trade to call a
meeting of the executive committee of that
body, at 10 o'clock a. m, Monday, to select
the committee referred to.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
Merely ia Question OF Time.

(sadly)-This funny business is very
trying. The stove pipe is played out;
the mule has ceased to interest; the
carpet tack no longer serves its purpose;
the business end Of the wasp has gone
into bankruptcy, and the iightning-rod
man has gone to his long rest. What
are we to do?
Second Humorists (sympath etlcally)- J.
Brace up, old man. The winter'll soon
be over and then we can tackle the ice
cream racket, you know. That always
goes down.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

E. E. Mcdowell of Fairbury, Mo-, and
r. w. Richards, of st. Paul, are registered
ut the Ogden.
Mrs. A. r. Houghton returned home last
evening from California, where she has been
visiting relations.
W. ID. Elmer, esq, has been called to his
old home in Davenport, Ia,' by the serious
illness of sister.
f. F. Clayton, OF Chappell, heb, and M.
V. Blackburn, of Des Moines, were among
the guests at the Bechtee house yesterday.
Mr.. Pettigrew, editor of the Western
Horseman, of Omaha, was in the city yes
terday and attended the races at Union park.
Captain Hight has so far recovered from
the effects of his late illness as to be out of
doors Considering the disease, his recovery
to health is almost miraculous.
w. G. Mason returned home yesterday
from Washington territory. He has located
ct Yakima, which he thinks will be the cap
ital of the new state. He ls much pleased
with the country and its climate, and sug-
gests the possibility of making that his fu-
ture home.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

attracting considerable atteation, The livery
men OF the city are at the bottom Of taa
move, and they say that they will persevere
in their efforts until the desired end is ac-
complished Their interest in the matter
lies in the fact that their horses are daily,
and especially on Sunday, over1rivon by
parties who hire them and indulge in racing
on the Lower Broadway boulevard TO an
extravagant degree.
II is stated petition will soon be pre-
sented TO the council asking for the appoint
ment OF mounted officer, whose duty IL
shall be to patrol broadway, and put stop
to this reckless driving.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
Temperance indeed.

New York World: Old gentleman
ito Fobbs, who is paying marked atten-
tions to his daughter)-I think you are
aware, Mr.. Fobbs. that | hold very de-
cided views on temperance.
Fobbs lin II conciliatory tone)-ln-
deed, sir, have some strong opinions
myself ip that direction.
Old gentleman-Glad to hear it, Mr..
Fobbs, because | was about to say that
one evening visit IA week to Maria is all
that your case calls for at present. l
am in favor OF temperance in all things
especially in gas bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Calanthe division No. l. Pythian Sister
hood, of the state of Iowa, was instituted In
the castle hall Of the X. Of p in this city,
Friday afternoon, by Mrs. Young, the
founder of the organization. Eighteen
ladies were duly initiated, the division insti
tuted and the following officers elected and
installed for the ensuing term: p. c., Mrs.
J. Reiter; @. c., Mrs. j. NJ Scanlan; V. c.,
Mrs. w. N. Young; prelate, Mrs. ]. C.
Grason; NJ. of E.. Mrs N. w. Williams: X.
of II. and s., Mrs. j. II. Barrett; M. Of A.,
Mrs. John Smith; assistant M. of A., Mrs.
Dougherty; l. G., Mrs f.. Mottaz; o. G.,
Mrs. f. Ritzenhoff: M. o., Mrs. II. Carter;
organist, Mrs. Harrington. The work of
completing the details of the new organiza-
tion was done yesterday. The ladies are
very enthusiastic over their new departure
and threaten to spring the -'lodgen dodge on
their husbands If they do not hereafter be-
have themselves and keep good hours.
Straw mattinps plain and fancv lust
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
The Bazaar Closing.

The Catholic bazaar closed last evening.
1t was one of the most successful evenings
in the way of patronage and pleasure had
during the week. The closing hours were
spent In drawing the articles donated by the
charitable people of the city St. Bernards
hospital is the gamer by fully 81 200 by this
effort,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
The Prize Poem.


Out of the twenty-five who responded
TO the invitation to compete for season
ticket, as advertised In THE BEE, the
following has been awarded the prize:
Would'st tho behold Yosemite
In all its grand subimityi
Or wouldst thou cross the raging main
And visit Holland, Ireland, Spaini
Then place thyself in RAGAN's care
And soon with him thou wilt be there.
Most skillful guide-and highly rated
Are his fine lectures illustrated
OF scenes abroad that we may view,
As Amsterdam and Waterloo.
''The cost of tripi" pray do not laugh)
'Tis just one dollar and half.
10 the opera house then we'll wend our way
The 4th, 9th, 9th and 18th of May.
Blank books made to order. Can fur
nish patent binding for parties wishing
the same. Call and see samples at room
], Everett block, Pearl street.
MoREHOUSE & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
THE DAILY BEE.
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
OFFICE. NO I2 PEARL STREET.
Delivered by carrier in Any Part OF he Citya
Twenty Cents Per Week.
II. W. TILToN. MANAGE Err.
TELEPHONES;
BUSINESS OFFICE No. 40.
EICHT EDITOR No.2.
MiNoI, MENTION.
". Y. Plumbing Co

N. " Plumbing Co.
Building permits to the extent OF s2l, 900
were issued yesterday by the city clerk.
City Treasurer Spetman paid out over
$50, 600 last week-most OF IL on special GER
tifcates.
Anton Rink Is confined TO his bed by a
serious illness. Yesterday there was little
change In his condition.
Yesterday afternoon the water connections
were made in Bayliss' park, and that beauti-
ful spot will be regularly watered hereafter.
The Upper Broadway and Main street cir
cults were thrown last evening and now
the business streets of the city are seen under
the glare of electric light.
The uniforms for Odell Bros ball team
have arrived and were on exhibition at Bush
nells yesterday. They are beauties and the
boys are pleased with the prospect of tne
suit.
Benedict Hagg is tearing down the old
building at No. 12S Broadway He will erect
will be occupied by J. M. Scanlan, the
butcher.
The council held a quiet meeting last
night, and passed an ordinance defining the
status of saloons and bawdy houses. These
are to be rated as dis0rderly, and their
owners subject Tn fine.
The city Jail has long been noted for the
variety Of its smells. 1t has now added a
new SMELL one not noticeable there for some
time in that of new paint. 1t will soon be
lOct among the Olu Smells thouRn.
Justice Schurz tied another matrimonial
knot yesterday afternoon. The happy pair
were James Watkins and Luck Grum, both
Of this city. Thomas II. Evans and Bridget
OHara were granted the necessary license.
The case of the state against M. G. Camp
bell will be called in Justice Barnetts court
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. woman
or two, a revolver, jealous husband, highly
colored lights and darkest shadows are con-
comitants enough to make a strong scene
and they will all be there.
MIR. Pat Sweeney and his friends feel that
an injustice has been done him by the police
reporters chronicling nim as being fined for
being drunk. He was complained of for
carrying concealed weapons, but this was
dismissed and he was not called upon to con-
tribute anything TO the cty's treasury.
Sherman Shaun, who has been so long i'll,
died yesterday morning at o'clock at the
Weston House The body was taken east by
his mother last evening" his old home being
IN Columbus Junction. The Odd Fellows
have been taking care of their unfortunate
brother, and have done nobly by him. He
leaves a small estate of which l.. Bederman
has been made administrator.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

The wire work of the fashionable bonnet is
no longer concealed, but forms a part of its
ornamentation, the wires being wound in
fine-spun silk in contrasting shades and the
tulle or gauze shirred beneath instead Of
above, giving to the capote decidedly novel
effect. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Ap S. Chase will exterminate goph-
ers and rats from farms and private res
licences for the season for $5 and up
wards. Work warranted. Address Alb
( s. Chase, Council Bluffs, La.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Secure your reserve-seat tickets for
Ragans lectures at the Opera House
drug store, opening Monday morning
at 8 o'clock,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

For 500. .00-The N. Y. Plumbing Co.
will put lead service pipe and hydrant
in your yard; also so feet extra hose.
Call at once at ia Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
Notice TO Water Consumers.

Water rents are now due and payable
at Office, ia Main street.
COUNCIL BLUFFS CITY WATER
WORKS Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

lr Headquarters for builders hardware,
Odell e. Bryant, 513 Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Lake Manawa Railway Co. will run trains
every 25 minutes this Sunday af ternoon.
Time table will appear in The BEE May 1.
q. +. G. REED.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Notice the big ad of Santo Rosa, then
zee Peregoy g. Moore and get the finest
smoke of your life.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Council Bluffs Lodge No. 27O loyal
A. o. u. W., meets in G. A. r. hall
every Friday evening at 8 O'Clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Notice the beautiful finish given col
lars, cuffs and shirts by Cascade Laun-
dry company.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

! Rooms to rent in the Merriam block.
s.. B. Wadsworth & Co., 236 Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

WTANTED-A competent girl TO do genera
w housework. Apply AT 6lo Bun ST. council
Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

: DR.. G. G. Hazen, dentist, Opera house
block.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Have our wagon call for your soiled
clothes. Cascade Laundry Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Try Santo Rosa. You will never
smoke any other. l0c each.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Mrs. FL. Lee has removed to 100 Vine
ST., where she will be pleased to do all
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

NSTANTED-At the Deaf and Dumb iustitu-
w ton, Council Bluffs. flower gardener. APP
ply in person or by mail to the superintendent.
TOR RENT-Good s-room house, corner OF
II 9th st and I'd ave- one block south or dummy
depot. Apply TO Horace Everett.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Money loaned at l.. b. Crafts & Co. s
loan Office on furniture, pianos, horses,
wagons, personal property of all kinds,
and all other articles of value, without
removal. All business strictly conf
Dental.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Japanese straw mattings, in novel
effect, at Council Bluffs Carpet Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

NOR RENT-Two dwelling houses, and 10
IL rooms, and two centrally located onces In
Council Bluffs. Horace Everett
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Lost-Friday morning, between this
city and Omaha, a box containing two
hats from Bliss. Leave at BEE office,
Council Bluffs. Reward.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Mounted Police Wanted
The matter Of appointing mounted police
man to patrol the western part Of the city IL
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

Z Real estate loans, F. J. Day, 80 Pearl
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

]. G. Upton, real estate, 527 B'dwa,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
S. b. wadsworth & Co. loan none,

Money loaned on furniture, pianos,
diamonds, horses, buggies or anything
OF value at low rates of interest. No
publicity; fair and honorable dealing.
A. A. Clark & Co., Office cor. Broadway
and Main, over American express.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

WANTED-A frst-class cook, thoroughly
w understanding his business. Good wages
paid. Apply Immediately In person 10 Henry
w. Rothert superintendent Deaf and Dumb in
stitution, Council Bluffs, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28

NOR RENT-Lsrgs double ONCE over Frank
IL Lsvin's cigar store, bos Breadway Inquire
OF Frank LEVIN
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
Personal Paragrap phs.

The Santo Rosa beats all.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
Tonrnnm mont NInttere

Straw mattings, plain and fancy, just
received at Council Bluffs Carpet Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-04-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LIOR sALE-My residence. Inquire John G.
Il Woodward, 9l2 Fourth avenue.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Old Cirrus Tricks.

Now that am out OF the circus
line do not mind telling you one o.
the secrets OF the business. Ii is on,
OF the c,ltest tricks in the pro fession
OF ticket seller. While we were
down South and in small town
where the people were not unsophisti.
Gated, We would advertise our big
elephant, our tlcns of lions, tigers.
bears and other animals, when We
only had horses and mules. That
was years ago, however. and the
people now have to zee oil the ami.
mails in the street before. they patron
ize the show. One fake which every
one in the show was ION to" was the
red ticket. A man with young
lady would walk boldly up to the
ticket stand, and to impress his
lady companion would pull out a
roll OF money. The ticket seller
would zee it. and after returning the
wrong change and ticket, would put
one of these rel slips into the mans
hat band, saying ut the same time
that it woul;l take him "clear
through the menagerie. circus and
concert 1t was hut mark for the
other fellows: and that man would
be bored to death by the candy,
peanut, lemonade. concert and song
book man, and when they rot
through he would still be- a mark
for the pickpockcts. lfhe got out OF
the tent with any of that roll lie
went in with it was not his fault.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Can Animals Count!
From Popular Science Monthly.

From Popular Science Monthly.
Houzeau de Ia Hale tells of a peli-
canliving in Il fishernan's family at
Santo Domingo that was fed upon
the refuge of the fish cleaning. Look
ing for its food. it went to the sll ore
every day and waited for the boats
to come back. The fishermen rested
on Sunday. and the bird acquired so
clear notion of he return Of that
day, when it had to fast, that il
would not stir from the tree on
which it was accust omed to spend its
time. ii is not necessary to suppose
that the pelica n had learned to count
the six days AZ the end Of which its
masters would not go fishing: but.
while it really estima ted daily the
time when it must makeits excursion
to the shore, it was informed of the
return Of Sunday by observation OF
what was going on in the house, as.
for instance, by the fishermen putting
Oh their Sunday clothes: in the same
way us the dog knew when it's master
was going to hunt by seeing him
with his gun and galne-bag. In such
instances. animals show that they
have the faculty ofassocia ting ideas,
OF observing consecutive facts and
establishing a correlative con.
nection between thenl-things which
have been proved by abundance OF
other evidence, and which demon.
strate not less intelligence than NC.
guainta nee with the ten signs expos.
ing the first ten numbers. or the use
ola system OF enumeration to express
larger numbers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Immense Roost Of Crows in Illinois.

For months past crows to the num-
Der estimated all the way from 1 ,OOO.-
900 to 100000 have swarmed in
the eastern end of Douglass County
feeding in the fields in daytime, and
collecting ut night at their furious
resort, IL miles northwest of New
man, in McCawn grove, some sixty
acres. About dusk these birds
gather in from the surrounding
country in myriads, and the noise
they make is deatening. Frequently
they alight in such vast numbers on
the trees that large limbs are broken
under their weight. A black cloud of
these birds was crossing the railroad
track near here, when the smoke from
the engine blinded them. They flew
against the side ofthe swiftly moving
ears, persons who watched the
strange sight counted nearly 200
dead crows. A party of hunters
from Hume armed themselves with
shotguns and visited the roost. Six
of them shot and killed 135 in less
than two hours. Frequently the
birds would rise in such clouds that
they would almost obscure the sun
from view. They make sad havoc in
the fields of corn, and it seems im-
possible to drive them out.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
creased to-day and the members who are
ngainst the lobby, are brietling up.

creased to-day and the members who are
ngainst the lobby, are bristling up.
HousE.-Gov. Chuch to-day returned to the
house the seed wheat bill with his veto. The
house passed the bill over his veto with only
three dissenting votes, Mcneil. Mallory and
Turnbull. The bill went to the council at
once, whereit was referred, with the govern.
Ors objections, to the committee until to.
morrow. Thenewspaler bill giving members.
at the expense Of the territory, six dailies or
equivalent in wceklies, was returned with the
snme sharp raps nj the policy Of the legisla.
ture Of voting money. lie figured 81 200 as
the total amount, but the facts are, the
amount is only 5000. The bill was passed
over the veto. and then u motion was mad
to reconsider His third veto was the
hill rewnling the struck jury law. This
was IL hill by Atkins Of Canton. und a member
said il wus enough for the governor that
Atkins was the author Of the bill. The vote
was referred to the proper COMMITTEES. The
struck jury law WIS drafted by railroad at
torney. and put through the legislature four
years ago to meet some c,ises at Mundan.
The governor sent communication to the
house transmitting some correspondence with
the auditor and veterinary surgeon relative
to the lntter's expenditures. This correspon
,lcnre was in August last. aud the governor
warned the expensive doctor against the Elm.
plnymcnt Of too many deputies aud the pay.
inent of too many salarps.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
MiscalculatiOn.

"Jolln," said a wife who was sup
posed to be on her deathbed, "in case
ofmy death l think a man of your
temperament and domestic natu re-
aside from the good of the children,
ought to marry again." "Do You
think no, my DEAR" 81 certainly do.
after Il reasonable length of time. :"
well, now, do you know, my dear,
that relieves my mind of q great bur-
den. The little Widow Jenkins has
acted rather demure toward me ever
since you were taken sick. She is
not the woman that you are, of
course, n strongminded, intelligent
woman of character, but she il plump
and pretty, and am sure she would
make me a very desirable wife," The
next day Mrs. John was able to sit
up, the following day she went down
stairs, and ON the third day was
planning for new dress.-New York
SIN.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
Fight With q Lion.

In Lowande's barn, on Frankfort
Street, are q number of wild animals
that travel in summer with q circus.
One day, having been kept on
short rations, one of the lions broke
his cuge, and then with one bound
was on the camel's back. His huge
angs soon tore O hole in the neck of
the camel, and the lion was sucking
at his blood. Keeper Emil Rebichon
rushed into the building, but a sav-
age roar from the lion caused him to
lose no time in making safety behind
the huge tanks of Express, the ele-
plant, while Leo returned to his feast.
When the keeper saw that he was
safe from pursuit he unclaimed En-
press, and the two started to the at
atck. Empress had witnessed too
many scenes in her native Jungle to
be frightened now; besides, she had
killed five keepers since she had been
in captivity, and seemed anxious to
add to her laurels. The lion rose as
Empress approached, but was not
quick enough to get out of the way,
{ A--,.~L Em-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-15
aPride aeeth Detsre 6ssiTsesies.,

pride Gseth Before Destructisa:s
The Compagnia Alpine Is q branch
other army OF which Italy is justly
proud. The men are chosen from
the Alpine townships, and are q
magnificent set Of troops, splendidly
trained to their business, which Is to
protect the Italian frontier. In win.
ter they are stationed in the large
towns at the foot Of the Alps-Bellu-
no, Conegliano, verona-but the
summer months they spend camping
out among the mountains, studying
the 10y of the valleys, and getting
various paths across the mountains
by heart. Their duty takes them in
to wild places, and many are the
stories of adventure they have to
tell. A contemporary gives the fol-
lowing one:
A captain was with his company
Mt Agordo, and wished to take his
men for u march round the Pale di
San Luciano. At the inn he offered
thirty francs for a guide, but no one
would close with the offer, the diftie-
ulty of the walk being well known.
Willie the discussion was going on,
in came n tall young fellow famous
Tor the airs he gave himself. Hearing
what was on foot, he turned to the
captain and said:
"Signor Capitano, will take your
offer; but mind you, where l go none
Of your men will follow me-"
This challenge put the captain on
mettle. Selecting thirty of his best
men, he started the next morning
with his guide. The young fellow
led them up and up, purposely miss.
llg the new path, until he and the
sllirty-one soldiers We're clinging to
1lle sheer precipices OF San Luciano;
when he turned and said:
"Signor Capitano, l have missed
The way. Tell your menIto go back; l
xill go on across this place and meet
you lower down."
The Captain, in a rage. gave the
order to go BACK, and tho soldiers
began feeling their way backward
along the cliff, not daring to turn
'ound. The guide set off by himself;
but he had not taken two steps when
rock on which he Ibid his hold gave
way and he fell. The soldiers turned
oale as death; but tue Captain said:
Sergeant, you saw him fall; go
Town and fetch him." and the SER
yeant did.
When he got to the foot ofthe cliff,
lie found the mangled body of the
guide, whose own words had come SO
rue. "Where l go none OF your men
will follow"