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Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

In the days when most of the travel
between St Louis and st. Paul was aC-
cOmplishcd by steamboat, Commodore
Davidson owned and operated the Lead
ing line of upper Mississippi boats. says
the a nalostan Magazine. His gre atcst
enjoyment was story telling. He would
sit on deck until away into the morning,
if he could have an appreciativc listen
er: and since most Of his stories we're
autobiographic and true he seldom want
ed for an audience. One of his pet
stories was about pilot who had been
discharged from an opposition line be-
cause he had run his boat upon snag
and sunk her. When the fellow came to
the commodore for employment he
seemed to be rather proud that he had
struck the snag.
III don't want pilots who run upon
snags, said the commodore.
"Of course, you don't. | wouldn't If
We're in your place, said the applicant.
That's why | think you ought to hire
me. D."
but you do strike snags."
81 used to, commodore. but | dom
now. I've been running on snags in this
river off and on now for u years, and
I've hit every one of em, every blamed
one OF EN-, commodore. But Inever hit
the same one twice, so I'm the safest
man you can get now"
The commodore used also to tell a
companion to this one. 1t was about
another man who came to him to get a
place as pilot.
"Doyou know the river2' the commo-
dorc asked.
YES sir"
Know where the snags are, do you?'
mo sir: | don't"
Then how in the world do you expect
| to handle a boat safely"
well, commodore | know where the
snags ant, and that's where | alway:
run my boat"
Did employ him?' said the commo
dore in telling of it. "Ofcourse l did
He had brains and III always give
| brains employment.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
The Claim Fraud. /.

The suits which were mentioned few
days ago as soon to be commenced 10y the Pc
terSOn brothers of Weston against the Mutual
life insurance company of New York and its
Council Bluffs agent Il. w. Kappcl, We're
begun in superior court vest orday morning.
There are two SUITS, in one of which Nels
Peterson is plaintiff, and IN the other Hans,
his brother The petitions state that r.. w.
Peet X Co. are the western representatives
of the Mutual and that they have given over
to Kappcl the entire management of their
business in Council Bluffs and the
vicinity, in spite of the fact that
they know that he is not fit
to be trusted with such business. They
claim that by means of false representations
Kappell induced them to take out policies for
s., 600 each, with the understand ding that
after paving three full premiums the policies
might be returned, the holders to receive
back the full amount that they had paid in
together with interest On these repreS enta-
tions they each gave personal note of $3.50
and Joint note of 800. These notes, they
claim, have been passed on the headquarters
of the company, and the company now re
fuses to issue any policies containing the pro
visions that kappell promised On this ac-
count they demand judgment of 800 each,
together wit the costs of the suit.
In addition to the two suits brought by the
PetersOns another was filed by Hans Hansen
TorOp, in which the allegations are sub
stantially the same rs IN the others except
ing that the policy issued to Il his planti fl was
for 5000, the premium paid SOS and the
amOnnt of the jud dgment demanded 500.
All three Of the suits are brought by the
law irm of Sims X Saunders, while Harle 4,
McCabe appear for the defendants, The at
tomeys for the defence claim that they will
resentation which are made against their
clients.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Abused the w rong Man.

Sam Davis, the funny man of Carson,
New, recently took trip to San Fran
cisco. A correspondent from there tells
this story at the expense of the news
paper man:
While here Davis was shocked to read
the news of the death in Butte City, of
Jack Tyler, gambler. They were very
dear friends, and their intimacy was
brought about in a peculiar way. One
day back in 1879 Mr.. Davis was sitting
in the Office of the Virginia City Chron-
icle writing local items when two pale
and particularly we'll dressed gentlemen
entered. One of them explained that
the day before in San Francisco Doe
O'Neill had been shot and killed by a
gambler named Mush-head Bill
NV clip inquired Mr.. Davis.
"Oh, the gentleman said, 1--WE want
YOU to give O'Neill good send off and
burn Mush- head up"
w hat for?"
"Doc was friend Of ours, and we want
YOU to put in your best licks, = said the
gentleman, placing two $50 pieces on the
table.
sir" cried the journalist, half ris.
ing.
"You might as well take 'em, said
the gentleman. Il just win them at
faro.
"Oh, in that case remarked Mr..
Davis pocketing the coin and instantly
becoming warmly and sympathetically
interested. "Why certainly. I'll write
lust what | feel. Doc O'Neil was white
clean through. knew him well, and Il
more lovcablc character never breathed.
by the way, what's the other name o1
this Mush-h head Bill?"
Taylor"
"Taylor." cried Mr.. Davis, his tone
ahame with manly scorn and detestation.
"Tavlor! Why, that's the same cow
ardly. numbering scrub that assassinatet
poor Dobson Il wear or so ago, amt it,
mo" said the gentleman quietly. II
killed Dobson."
oh said Mr., Davis.
Tho gentlemnn was Jack TNler.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Blaine andthe Free Ticket Man.

James G. Blaine is fond of spicing con-
versation with a story. This is one that
he has made due duty more than once:
"A man accepted n free ticket to a
theater. The play was not good one,
and the actors were thoroughly in ac-
cord with the standing Of the play. At
the end of the first act there were groans
and Kisses and other vehement express
sions of disapproval on the part Of the
audience, The free ticket man sat still
and seemed satisfied. When the second
act began it proved to be worse than the
first, and nearly every one in the audi
cnce groaned his utter disgust except
the free ticket man. Finally man who
sat near the free ticket man said:
"'My friend, are you disgusted with
the play?'
"'Yes very much. -
"'Then why the ducc don't you groan
and hiss
~ cant do it decently. lam here on
n free ticket given by the head of the
theatrical company. If the play grows
worse | will go out after the next act,
buy Il ticket and come back and express
my disapproyal in vehement way
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

A very pleasant reception took place last
evening at the residence OF Miss Ida Wallace,
on Bluff street. it being IN the nature Of a
farewell to Mr. w 5. Homer, who expects to
leave the city in the near future. The early
part of the evening was spent in various
amuse ments, after which elegant refresh
mcnts were served, The following is list
of those present. Misses CrOfts. Chamber-
lain, Sutter, Helen Spooner, Carrie Spooner,
Ross, Maxwell, Wallace, Buchell, Messrs
Wallace Homer, Spooner, Fitch Elmer,
The ladies we're members Of the Fern
Camp" party, who have spent the last two
seasons together camping on the Chautauqua
cInnnds.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
PERS0NAL PtHAG PHs.
v. w. Looms is in Jefferson.

w. w. Looms is in Jefferson.
Mrs. j. d. Smulding of Sioux City is a
guest of Mrs j n. Casady.
j. S Dotwiler is in the city, the guest Of
his father-m-law G.. +. Boulton.
Thomas and William MalOncy have gone to
Warsaw, H.. to take the remains of Mrs
Burns a relative of theirs who died Il few
days ago in Crcston, for intemcnt in that
city.
=. b. Wadsworth has been appointed one
of the judges in the Nebraska state orator.
cal contest to be hcld in Lincoln next Friday
evening. There are about ten of the leading
colleges of the state represented in the CON
test.
=. A. Henry of the law firm of Burke Il
Henw has returned from Doadwood, $. d.,
where he went on Il prospecting tour He
and his partner \ mbrose Burke, will move
to that city in short time, and will open an
Off there
Snugart & Co, carry largest stock Of bulk
field, garden and flower seeds in the west.
Catalogue and samples by mail.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

Spokane statesman! Wild Goose Blll 5
private secretary and head bookkeeper,
who has just struck trial balance
SAY. look yere, Bill, we'er u runniu
benin an thar's been no guests at tn
hotel an no one a crossin' tn ferry for q
week. Suthin's got to be done" Wild
Goose Bill, who has just come from Ruby
City: II tell We what to do, Shorty; &C
over to oy-That-Liles-Boos 5
tepee an bring him an his klootch dowr
yer: Tell 'em III give 'em red blanket
an a bottle if they'll dance fern our an
half on tn beach just above tn ferry.
Then we'll petition tn govuerfor troops
an lay out town round yere summers
an organize "A land company
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
NffAOK HfIN EIUN.
N Y. =. GO.
Council Bluffs I nmhCr Co coal.

Y. p. CO.
Council BluNs Lumber Co coal.
Crafts cEattol loans. gN Sapp block.
GcnGinc Rock Spring coal. Thatcher 10
Main street
man giving the name Of X. Brown was
arrested last night for disturbing the peace,
The Pcakc sisters will give con cert at
Trinity Methodist church next Friday even
lnH y treat Is in store for all who attend.
The case ofJ. {. Boyd charged with Illegal
voting, was continued III police court Ncstcr.
day until this morning, He is out on 500
bonds.
The social which was advertised FOR this
evening under the auspices of Calanthc as
ScmOlN for the benefit of the Christian Home
has been indefinitely postponed.
The Con gcgational literary society met
Monday evening with MIR. Ed Fitch on FIRST
avenue. The evenings entertainment was
added TO by magic lantern exhibition.
Mrs. p. r., Scabrook has been dangerously
ilt for several days pastwith diphthoria Her
condition was somewhat inprovedycS terdaN'
aud hcr recovery is hoped for 10y her
friends
MIR. Harry T. Wells and Miss Rosa Nj,
Frank, both Of Hardin township were mar.
ried yesterday aftcrno oon at the parsonage OF
the Congregational church, Rev g. w,
Crofts officiating.
Two cases of diphth cria were reported yes.
day at the residence of Mr.. Russell, l5l9
south Ninth street Three cases OF measles
were reported, thevictims being Guy Graves,
a Mill street, Bessie Joseph, SOS Williams
street, and Grace Mckenzie, near the Cha.
tauqua grounds.
The following is n list of the officers Of the
Lake Mauawa Motor railway company
elected at the annual meeting: President
Colonel, &C. Reed, vice president, =. Il,
MacConnell; secretary w f.. Sdpp; treas
urer C. X. Hannah. The board of directors
Includes all the officers and Emmet Tinley in
addition.
The trials of Ross Sears and A. Sears on
the charge OF larceny, and Henry Raph on
charge of robbery, were begun yesterday
afternoon in Justice Patton's court. G.. s,
Wright appeared for Raph and John Lindt
for Sears. A jury was empann ellcd and the
opening statements of the attorneys were
made. Court then ad journed until this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, when the trlal will be re-
Bumed
Justice Patton heard the case of Henry
Wagner Yesterday, charged with the larceny
OF Il road cart from one Mccoy. Wagner
showed to the satisfaction Of the justice that
in the trade in which the road cart had
played part, Mccoy had not lived up to his
agreement, and that he therefore had right
to go and take back his property. Wagner
was accordingly discharged.
The New Pacific is the most centrally
located hotel in Council Bluffs.
Gallon u, j. Hutchinson Co for choice
bargains in lots in Wilson Terrace. Special
indu CcmCntS for the next few DAYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Directions for Shopping.


"Charlie, dear" said young Mrs.
Jardean to her husband the other morn.
ing, as he was hurrying on his ovcrcoat,
and hastily drawing on his gloves,
would YOU mind stopping into Wool q
Satten's and asking them to give you Il
few samples of their fall dress goods?'
"Oh, no, not at all, - replied Charlie,
obligingly, ''What kind of samples?o
well, | don't want anything very dark
and yet not too light. | don't want
brown, for my summer dress was brown;
and don't believe | want any shade OF
blue, for I've worn blue so much. You
might get some plaid samples, but don't
want any of those blue and green plaids
nor anything with much red in it, nor
too loud a plaid. Something in brown
and white and gray. with just dash OF
some brighter color might do, or-oh
don '~gct anything in black and white
and don t get a check of any kind. You
might get samples of India twill or silk
warp Henrietta, in lghtand dark shades
of green, not too large nor too dark
Just medium: or, il you see anything
pi city in monte cloth or serge or Il real
soft cashmere or viouX rose cloth or peau
de sole in stylish shades you might get
samples; but I'd prefer something in
| camel's hair, or-you don't suppose
could afford one of those Muscovite silks,
do you, dear? You get samples of it,
anyhow, I'd thought of something in
light cloth and drap de sole; but YOU
| might ask for samples ofeach in-going,
deary Well, please don't forget the
he's gone, and I'll wager anything he'll
| come home without half those samples.
| Men never can remember anytning."
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

is no moro wisdom In that speech than
can bc found in that verbal antiquity:
Nothing succeeds like success, and 1t Is
an insult to- send any such blank cart
ridge at man. The speaker was u
physician of good standing, and he con.
tinucd II have had a great many
patients in my life all through excessive
use OF tobacco or liquor in some form.
and never know of II single euro 10y
abruptly stopping the habit. On tho
other hand | have seen repeated re-.
coycrics by gradually lcsscniug the 0-o
of whatever stimuaut was being used. -
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
The Middlcman and Over-Production

Think OF such state of things AS Mr.
Mills gives an instance of, in recounting
his experience among the destitute poor
of Liverpool, says the New England
Magazine. One cold December morning
he found in a certain house n baker out
of work, and next door to him tailor
out of work. and next door again a snoe-
maker in the same plight. Il could not
forget for many days he says, THAT
none of them had what could be called II
pair of shoes, and none of them proper
suit of clothes, and they were all exceed
ingly anxious to get bread; and yet, al
though one was a baker, and one tailor
and one a shoemaker, they could not stir
hand or foot to help each other" The
trouble was, of course, so far as each in
dividual was concerned, that their serv-
ices could not be employed at II profit by
any one, the markets, perhaps, being al
ready stocked with bread. and clothes.
and shoes, and there being no money in
making any more. For it must always
be remembered that the ann of industry,
as at present organized, is not to meet
the needs of the people but to produce
such things as people can buy, so that
bursting bakeries and starving bakers
are perfectly compatible with each other.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

George Gilman Of Missouri Valley was in
the city yesterday looking for young man
who, he thinks, went through his room there
Monday night. During the night some one
entered his room and stole n lot OF clothing.
Yesterday morning he found his clothing
missing and also his room ate, and the coin
cidence led Mr.. Gilman to think that they
went of together. His case was reported TO
che authorities, but up to a late hour last
night no trace Of either the thief or the stolen
property had been found.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Read the Ncwspaper.

Electrical Traveller: A gentleman, well
known as maker of recording gauges,
has little son of an inquirng turn
of mind. The other evening the
boy said to his father; Papa, where is
Atomsg' Father-Athens, you mean, don't
YOU. my deart Inquiring sOn-No, Atoms;
place where people go to when the boiler
explodcs; because it always says they were
blown to Atoms,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

the ground and careful examination was
made The work was pronounced satisfac-
tory In all res poets, and il was decided TO
accept the job aud order the bills paid The
next thing Ia order was 10 decide upon
boundary line for the district which is 20 be
covered 10y the new school house. Member
Wells suggested the following bound ary,
winch was accepted; Beginning at the
corner ~ Avenue Il and Eighteenth street,
south to Fourth avenue, west to Twentieth
street. south 10 rcuth avenue, west TO the
river north to broadway, cast to Twenty.
fourth street, north to Avenue b, east to the
point Of beginning
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Rreakingthc Record.

First New York Boy-When was your
mother married.
Second New York BOY When she was
twenty. When was your mother married!
First New York BOy-When She was six
teen.
Chicago Boy-My mother can beat that;
she war married before | was born.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Hoard of Trade.

Amcctiup ofthc board of trade was held
last evening for the purpose of making
further arrau gcmcuts for the new hotel ban
quct Most OF the evening was passed in dis
cussiug various matters connected with the
banquet the discussion beiug carried on in
an informal style in order that there might
be a fun understanding among the mem bcrs
in regard to the part the board was expected
to play in the affair 1t was finally decided
to appoint the following committee to consult
with the managers Of the hotel with refer
cuCc to the portion of arrangements which is
to be left to the board to bc made T. j.
Evans, l.. Wells, G.. f. Wright, II, III. Van
Bruut, r. w. Hart, John SchututEeu,
The general opinion was that the banquet
would take place about the 10th of next
month, though the date was not set posi-
lively, and will not be for some time There
is vast amount Of work to he done before
the building will bci any shape for an open
ing and it will be impossible for some time
forthc propretorS to say how long it will
take for it to be accomplished.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

'One OF the most common bits OF Wis
dom bestowed on the man who uses
chewing tobacco, cigars, cigarettes or
liquor. 10y the man who has no such
weakness, is the electrotyped: The
way to quit the habit is to quit There
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Weather Probabi!ities for March.

IT March comes IN Ike n hon II VIII go
out like lamb, and vice versa. But
every day in the month, rain or shine,
the electric lighted, steam heated, YES
tibdled limited trains Of the Chicago,
Milwaukee y st. Paul railway will run
between Omaha and Chicago The cleo
trio berth reading lamps in their palace
sleeping cars are the greatest novelty of
the age Ticket Office, 1901 Famam st. =,
Omaha,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Tourists

whether on pleasure bent or business, should
take on every trip "a bottle of syrup of figs, as
it acts most pleasantly aud efectually on the
kidneys. liver and bowels, preventing fevers
headaches and other forms Of sickness. For
sale in 5Oc ana $l.OO bottles by all leading
drug gists.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
How lie StoppCti,

Tho plain, mattcr.of-fact man had
been delivering an animated and CN-
haustiVc discourse to his wifo ON the
subject of Easter bonncts when she took
occasion to remind him that his nat was
positively disgrarcful, says the Wash
ington Post. Several OF his acquan:-
ancos had told him substantially the
same thing and he determined to get II
new one.
II wish, - he said, as he left the house,
''that you could come with me and find
out how little shopping could be done
without stopping the machinery Of bust
ness ina store as woman always does.
After attending To the immediate re-
Quir ,ments of his CORRESPONDENCE he
went to the hattcr's. He spent five or
ten minutes outside inspecting the dis
play in the shOw-window, and fOrmulat-
ing Il phrase which would convey the
impression that he purchased ON an
average at least one hat Il week, he
stepped inside and remarked in hcstat-
ing accents that bclicd his assumption
of ease in manner:
IL -to-look at a-hat.'
''Nes, sir Step this way, Something
like the one you have on?' the clerk in
quires aftera critical glance.
why, is this in style?" he inquiries,
undeniably embarrassed.
"Not exactly. Horc is the very latest.
just your size, too
oh | don't care anything about the
fashion; but lets look at it.
He goes to the mirror, adjusts it care
fully, twists it gently about and turning
to the salesman, SAYS:
Nov, what do you think of it?"
Its a very nice hat. sir.
'Of course No doubt of it. But-.cr
do you think it becomes me?'
ut looks very we'll
suppose you show me something
else >
"How is this style?'
mo, that makes me look like a hay
seed.n
Here's another
THAT $ better; | like that"
1T was very popular last season."
"Eh? Amt it the correct thing now"
"Oh, | have no doubt you will see a
great many, but"
II guess will take the one you showed
me first Only if | decide that don
like It, within day or so, can | eX-
change itI"
"Certainly."
After dialogue, of which the above
! gives briefly an idea, he discovers by his
watch that he has lost Just an hour and
n quarter from the most important por
ton of the day, pulls the hat down over
! his eyes, and proceeds to wear it until
| his friends are again forced to call his
| attention to its appearance.
Il
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
The BuildingAcccptcd.

The school board met yesterday afternoon
IN the new school house on the Cochran tract
for the purpose Of examining the building.
The contractors and the architect were on
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

The city treasurer has just com mplcted his
annual report for the year ending March /,
1891, 1t will be incorporated in the mayors
message which is to be delivered to the coun-
ell at the first meeting of the new year,
which takes place next Monday, The follow
ing is the report in full:
ON hand March lS0O..... S2+.2G7 s.
On hand March 1891 ......, 35,027 :;
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

The total amount of cash on hand March !, ,
1880, when the present administration went
into office, was S24 261 81, while the amount
now on hand is i5,O27 3D. showing net gain
ofSlO, 1891 during the year.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

A weak back, with weary aching lame
ness over the hips is sign of deceased kid
ncys Use the best kidney curative known,
which is Burdock Blood I}tters,
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11
Gave Perfect Rest.

FVDCN,
DR. Killem--Dd the medicine sent your
husband cause him to rest eaSyE
Mrs Widderweeds (sadly)-Yes, unless
the medical students have disturbed him.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore Throat
etc, quickly relieved by Browns Bronchial
Troches. A simple and cffectual remedy, su-
perior to all other articles for the same pur-
pose Sold only in boxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

Did you notice that fine head of hair at
church last SundavI That was Mrs. b.
She never permits herself to be out of Halls
Hair ReneWCr.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

There is nothing like Dr Thomas Electric
Oil to quickly cure "a cold or rClicvCa hoarsC-
ness, Written by Mrs. NJ j. Fellows Burr
Oak, St Joseph Co. Mich
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

i Il. Atkins western agent for Depaw's
plate glass company, will give estimates ON
plato dcIiyerN In Iowa and Nebraslka
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

TOR SALE or exchange a $4,000 to $4,000
Il stock of boots and shoes; splendid luca-
ton will take part cash aud port in good
clear city property or Iowa land; this i only
for "A few days. Johnston Van Pattcn,
IOuncil RlurS.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

ENOR SALE -Eight-rOom house and two lots
Il on Harrison ST. \ modern house and Il
good home cheap. d, j. Hutchinson Gl7
BrOadWHy
Omaha daily bee., 1891-03-11

DO you want an express wagon or boy
RING mp the A. II. r. Co, telephone ~, No,
II North Main street