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New-York tribune., 1896-04-02

made frantic efforts to escape with thelr wives am
children The one stairway had been completely
destroved however and the fre-escape alone re-
rnained as means Of egress. II Is more than prop
ab.e that the men were overcome by the smoke ana
flames within a moment or two after they awoKe
and that IN that brief interval their senses COM
nIetev deserted them and they rushed aimlessly
about until blinded and made nsensble by the
smoke I. Is believed that they were unconscious, II
not dead by the time the firemen arrived.
As soon as all of the bodies had been found Oflicer
Charles Howard of the Eleventh Precinct was
nlaced In charge Of them. The bodies were placed
on the first floor and DR.. Holt who responded TO an
ambulance call officially declared the ten people
dead A few minutes later Coroner Coombs arrived
with Deputy Coroner Mas and James Deegan. an
assistant. After a hasty examination. he gave
orders for the removal of the bodies. Rough
wooden caskets were provided, and the bodies were
carefully placed In them by the hremen While
this was being done a Catholic priest from neigh
boring church came. read prayers for the dead and
sprinked the bodies with holy water while the band
Of rescuers and group OF reporters stood al one
side Shortly before noon the bodies OF Tralia, his
wife and children and Carmela Marietta were re-
moved to the mo-gue in the county undertakers s
wagon and the others were taken to the under
taking shop of Frank Sessa. No. 26 Pres!dent-st
The funerals of the Buono family and Lena Cal
labria took place the Church OF the Sacred Heart
OF Jesus and Mary. In Presldent-st.. near Hamilton
ave. at I o'clock in the afternoon. and burial was
In the Catholic Cemetery.
AN INcENDIARY HAD BEEN AT WORK.
The Fire Marshal the scene OF the fire
early and began his investigation at once The fire
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
MRS. BACKUs As THE HORSES FRIEND

BROOKLYN Is we'll supplied with officers Of the S. p
q A. but II Is doubtful II any OF them are more
eficient than Mrs. Backus. wife Of District-Attor-
nsy Backus Mrs. Backus is an accomplished
eouestrienne and a lover OF animals. particularly
horses Yesterday. while out for a ride down Ocean
parkway she overlook truck driver who had
overioaded his wagon. and who, with curses and
Siows was attempting to make his horse draw the
sceH MrG Backus ordered the driver to stop beat
tv@ his horse, and Furthermore to unload some OF
ths furniture with which his vehicle was filled. He
SsH~Srsed hut the determined woman was not to be
mt on and threatened him with arrest unless he
Complied. This he finally did and after taking on
ittsd him to 60 on. This is not the first horse she
S"s rescued from cruel treatment
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
PROTESTING AGAINST A BASIN.

Proper,y-owners at Fort Hamilton the Shore
Road. protesting against the foul-smeling basin
at Ninety xth-st.. and want 1t filed In without
delay. The basin Is the property OF the city, and
part OF the proposed Shore Road Parkway. Many
complaints have been made before against this spot,
and much sickness has been caused by II. This null
sirce II Is said. caused years ago by an at
tempt made by the late Matby G.. Lane 10 hll In
his entire waterfront. Garbage and other refuse
were used and the action Of the tide has served to
keep II moist and ill-smelling since. Residents
OF Fort Hamilton say the hing would not cost over
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
A CALL FOR THE REV. JOHN DIErz

The Rev. John Detz. who was ordained min.
lister OF the Lutheran faith in the German Peo-
pies Church. IN Throop-ave.. on last Sunday, mas
received call 10 become the pastor OF the new
CONGREGATION recently organized under the name
OF st. Peters German Evangelical I.uthersn ran
Church, with Frank Meyer as the president Ihe
new society Is an ofshoot OF st. Matthews Ger
man Evangelical Lutheran Church In North
Flfth-st.. and services are now held IN nali in
OF the trustees IN Mr. Meyers house on TUESDAY
night at which II was unanimously resolved 70
extend call 10 Mr. Dietz. Two weeks ago the
new congregation bought lots al North Third-st
and Bedford-ave.. on which site a now chureh %
10 be built
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
HER CHILD's SLEEP WAS DEATH.

Esther Stechinger the ve-months-od child OF
Mrs Emma Stechinger, OF No. 40 North Fourth.
ST. died in her mothers arms yesterday while
she was being nursed. The child dead for
several hours before Mrs. Stech!nger learned IL
condition On Tuesday night, the child was In
apparently good health but early yesterday
morning she became restless and while Mrs.
Stechinger was nursing her the child died. Mrs.
Stech!nger kept TIE child in her arms until In
the afternoon. when she went for Dr. Copey
Webber. who found that the little one had been
dead for several hours
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
A MORTGAGE LEADS TO AN ASSAULT

James Mann. OF North Fourth and Roebling
SITS. was held in $1,000 bail, In The Lee Avenue
Police Court. yesterday charge OF striking
Herman Schoen, who lives at No. S3 North Sec
ond-st on the head with a hammer. The dispute
was over a house at No 2c7 North Second-st.
which formerly belonged to Mann. The NOR.
in the house and then sold II TO Schoen. Mann
would NOT believe that the house was no longer
his and on Tuesday night Re went there to col
lect the rent from the tenants. He became demon.
stra,ive when payment refused. and Schoen
was sent for. As soon Schoen appeared Mann
struck him on the head with the hammer, II 10
alleged II was thought at first that Schoen's
skull was fractured He was able 20 appear IN
court and told the Justice that he gave Mann no
proyocation for an attack.
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
DROPPED DEAD Nv A CAR.
rHEATRE-GoERs SHOCKED BY THE FATE OF A
WOMAN

crowd of theatre -goers was thrown into state
of commotion In a DeKalb-ave. car last evening by
the sudden death Of an unknown elderly woman
The car had reached Washington-ave. on its down
trip about 7;4O o'clock Just after the car started
the woman gasped and suddenly fell forward 10 the
floor. dead.
The was stopped. and several Of the women
occupants whom the unusual occurrence had fright
ened got off and took later car
An ambulance took the woman 10 the Classon-ave.
station She OF medium height and stout
She wore wig Of brown hair arranged In heavy
coils Her dress was Of plain black material A
small black shawl a small basket OF fancy pattern
and a brown umbrella completed her OUTFIT. Heart
disease Is supposed have been the of dea
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
WAGONS TO COLLECT MAILS.
A RID ACCEPTED WHICH WILL. SUBSTITUTE
HORSES FOR MEN IN ANOTHER BRANCH
OF THE POSTAL SERVICE.

OF THE POSTAL SERVICE.
One OF Postmaster Su.livans Ideas In improving
the postal service In Brooklyn-and he has a great
many Of them good ideas they are. tools about
to be carried into effect This particular idea Is
that the collections OF mall from the letter-boxes
throughout the city should be made With horses and
wagons. rather than by men on foot.
Proposals for doing this work called for
some time ago. and a number Of bids were put In.
They were forwarded to Washington without being
opened. On Tuesday evening Mr. Sullivan was
gratined to receive telegram from the capital say
cepted The contract will extend for two years and
the Befords will receive "a. $50 a year. They are
well-known storage and furniture-van men.
The wagon-collection service will relieve twenty
eight men now employed az collectors. and most Of
them will be assigned to duty al carriers In the
new wards where the free-deivery service will be
started May l.
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
MISS SCHIEREN'S MARINE GEN.
A PICTURE OF THE CRUISER BROOKLYN PRE-
sENTED TO HER IN MEMORY OF HER
CHRISTENING.

CHRISTENING.
AT the art store Of w. II. Hooper, No 593 Fulton
Ct is an interesting painting Of the cruiser Brook
lyn. which is to be presented to Miss Ida May
scbieren On Friday Of this week To Miss Scheren
fell the honor OF christening the original OF the
picture. an occasion which her father ex-Mayor
schieren. has seen ft to commemorate after this
fashion
The painting is by Franklyn Bassford. and Is re-
garded as splendid piece OF marine art work 1t
representr the handsome cruiser about 10 engage In
conflict with an enemy. From her masthead is fy-
ing signal, which denotes that all Is ready while
a volume Of smoke rolling upward from gun In
her forward turret marks her challenge to her foe
The painting stands twenty inches high and is
is Contained in a manila rope. three inches in thick
ness. which has been gilded and ornamented with
sea shells The rope Is a portion OF one Of those
used in the construction Of the Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
AN 1NcENDIARY HAD BEEN AT WORK

The Fire Marshal was on the scene OF the fre
early and began his investigation at once. The tire
New-York tribune., 1896-04-02
GOOD NEWS FOR WHEELMEN
THE GLENMORE-AVE. IMPROVEMENT
AND RETURN CYCLE PATH
ASSURED.

THE BILL GIVING THE PARK COMMISSIONER FULL
AUTHORITY IN THE MATTER NOW IN MAY
OR wURsTER's HANDs-A HEARING TO
BE GIVEN ON sATURDAY-LTTLE
DOUBT THAT THE BILL WILL
BE APPROVED BOTH IN
BROOKLYN AND
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
GETTING READY TO REMODEL
Browning, King & Go. About to Show tn,
Effects Of Better Times.
A TWENTY PER CENT DISCOUNT SALE
Done TO Enable Them to Dispose of
Their Spring suits to Wake
Ready for the Remode1Iing
of the store.

Major r. S. Wilcox, the manager OF
Browning, King e. Co.'s house In this city,
81 very enthusiastic over the fact that he
has every assurance that the Browning King
corner will be the very finest clothing es-
Establishment in the entire west.
The contracts we're being let yesterday,
which contemplate a number Of radical i'm
provements, which will result In a most hand
some and convenient store room. The frm
are going at II with a recklessness as regards
expense that denotes a purpose that cannot
be frustrated. The workmen Will begin Just
as so.n as the spring stock has been DIG
posed of-probably three or four weeks.
In order to make assurance doubly sure, the
firm have decided to place their entire stock
Of clothing for men, boys and children at
the disposal Of their patrons at a discount
of twenty per cent. Not a single suit VIII
be reserved. Prince Alberts, professional
and business suits alike come in for tbs
liberal discount, You can pick out any SUIT
I'm the house. take twenty per cent on tao
plain marked price, go up to the cashier,
and do your own trading; as no doubt some
will have to do during this sale. For con
sldering that these are equal in every way
to tailor-made goods, the sale will create the
greatest furore among the male population
OF this city and surrounding places that has
occurred for a long time.
The eale begins Monday morning and II
means business from the time the store
opens at 8 o'clock until the last suit is
gone.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
MISS BERTHA DREW A LINE.

objected to Her George Making Love
20 Another.
A jealous disposition, which appears to be
the unfortunate talent bestowed by nature
on Miss Bertha Baldwin. has led not only
to her being fined in police court to the
extent Of IS and costs. but also resulted in
the imposition OF a fine twice as large on
George Cess. It was all an AFFAIR OF the
heart, though both parties are on the shady
side Of so.
Friday Cess made a call on Miss Bald
win. whose residence is located in a fat on
Grace street, near the tracks. Miss Baldwin
stepped into an adjoining room, and on re-
turning found Cess paying attentions to the
landlady. This was too much, and a row
ensued. Both participants bore visible wit
nesses of the encounter, which were ex-
hibited in court.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
COming Events.

An unusually strong company VIII inter-
pref Mark Prices Irish comedy drama emit
titled 1.-The Wicklow Postman' at the Boyd
theater Monday and Tuesday evenings, June
1 and 2. Eugene O'Rourke, who essays the
stellar role of Dick Conway, the postmaster
of Wicklow, is said to be a pleasing delinea-
tor of Irish character, comparing favorably
with Murphy, Alcott and the, lamented Scan
Ian in manner andumethod incidentally to
tho plot hSi VIII sing his latest songs, which
are fast becoming popular throughout the
country. especially in the east, where he 10
more widely known. This is his first west
ern tour as a star, but at every point he has
met with universal success, in fact, the pros
pects have been so bright that he will proba-
bly, be seen for many succeeding seasons.
He brings with him a competent support
ing company of seventeen people, each men,
Der being selected for especial fitness. AS
opportunity offers, specialists of an attractive
quality will be introduced. John L. Sullivan
will be seen in a three-round exhibition Of
| boxing Immediately at the conclusion of all
performances, assisted by Paddy Ryan, the
eX-champion of America. Another celebrity
will introduce these two fistic lights. He IS
none other than "Parson' Davies, the well
known manager and hacker of athletes. With
this added attraction, The Wicklow Post
man" should test the seating capacity of the
Boyd. Seats are now on sale.
Every season since its organization the
primrose d. west Minstrel company mas
visited our city and found always substantial
welcome and its forthcoming visit to Boyd's
theater Wednesday evening. June 10, will
prove no exception. Its repeated success is
owing to the fact of the united excellence of
its organ cation, the artistic merit Of each
performer, the refinement of the entertain
ment, the novelty and pleasing attractivenesa
of the introductions and, whether vocal or
instrumental, the superiority Of the music.
Another potent factor Of the success an
recurring welcome Of this organization lays
in the fact that its announcements were al
ways realized by the expectant public whose
confidence have thus been won and retained.
The entertainment this season is said to be
specially attractive in sweet songs, introduc-
tions original and entertaining. The organ
ization of whites and blacks, headed by
Primrose e. West, is said to be the greatest
aggregation ever gotten together. They in
clude the highest minstrel talent available,
comedians, musicians, vocalists and speciality
artists.
Frank Mayo will return once more this
season again, presenting his beautiful play,
"Pudd'nhead Wilson, =" at the Creighton for
four nights, commencing Tuesday, June 8.
He will be supported by the same company
as during his former Visits. Mr.. Mayo and
his most enjoyable play have many admirers
here who will greet the news of his coming
engagement with delight.
The minstrel entertainment Of the North
Omaha Dramatic club, which will be put on
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
ROLLINS BoND is On FILE
clerk of Supreme Court VIII Pass
upou 1t.

clerk of supreme Court VIII Pass
Upon II.
The supercedeas bond of Henry Bolln, on
which he expects to be released from the
county Jail, pending his hearing on appeal
in the supreme court, was filed with the
clerk of the supreme court Friday by
J. NJ. mcfarland, one of Bolln's attorneys.
Clerk Campbell took the matter under ad-
v'sement and said he would not pass upon
the bond until he had had II examined by
the attorney general, to see II the form was
proper. This will carry the matter over
until Monday. The bond is for $50. 900, with
Hans Beckman and Bolln's brother as sure
ties. Beckman is Bolln's father-in-law and
lives near Calhoun, and Bolln's brother lives
at Blair.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Summe ExcurstOns Vim the Wabash
IL. Il.
At HALF FARE.
st. Louis June 1914 and Is.
st. Louis July 1920 and 81.
Washington, d. c.. July Sd. to 18th.
Buffalo, N. Y, July 9Th and 9Th.
June l summer tourist tickets will be
placed on sale, suoG returning until October
81. Now on sale. Thos. Cook & Sons, spe-
cial tours of Europe. For itinerarys and
full information in regard to routes for sum
mer vacation tours, call at Wabash Office,
1415 Farnam street paxton hotel block)' or
write.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

All the city Offices, with the exception of
those of the Board of Education. were closed
yesterday. The board rooms were kept open
to accommodate the teachers and principals
who had business to transact preparatory
to their departure for their summer vaca-
tions. A few of the teachers left the city
this afternoon and many others who do
not have homes in Omaha will follow them
the first o. the week.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Low Rates Win the Burlington Rout

st. Louis-June 10, II and 10.
San Franc!sco-June Is, 16, 20 and "a.
Chicago-July 4, 8 and 6.
B~ufalo-July 4 and 3.
Washington-July 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Denyer-June IA and 10 and July 8 and 6,
Salt Lake City-August 8 and 8.
Hot Springs, S. Dune IL, July 3 and "a.
Yellowstone XII l to September 30.
Call at ticket office, 1902 Farnam street,
and get full Information. j. b. Reynolds,
City Passenger Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
cur THIS q



One Of Chicago's largest wholesale houses
having failed, the bulk OF the stock has
been ordered shipped to Omaha, Neb., to be
sold at retail. The entire building, No. 1904
Farnam St, between Union Pacific Ticket
office and Ed Maurer's place, has been
leased for a short term and the most sensa-
tional clothing sale ever held in this vicinity
positively opens Tuesday June 2 at $50 a. m.
No goods sold before, nor any one allowed
in the building until the above date and
hour. II will pay you to come from a long
distance TO attend this sale, as all goods will
be sold at less than 33 per cent. below the
manufacturers cost. Just to give you an
idea of how cheap you can buy, we will
mention a few Of the thousands Of articles:
Mems wool cheviot pants, all sizes, Acc
good quality Of Seamless Rockford hose,
&c: mems full suits. neat pattern and war
ranted to wear well, S1.90; silk finished
umbrellas with good handles. soc; boys
suits, neat stripe, 35c; Earl G. Wilson's col
lars, which merchants are under bends to
sell for Csc. go at &c each, and no limit TO
quantity; knee pants, choice for lOc. There
Is a big line OF meme overcoats IN ms
stock. II you can use one 1t Will pay you 10
lay 1t away, as you can pick one out as low
as 75c; fine Numbered white shirts, 25c;
the genuine Monarch brand. choice OF the
$1.O0 and s1.25 standard grade, 4Sc; high
grade of fancy Balbriggan underwear, choice
for 15c; big line Of hats and caps, choice
10c; this includes a line Of mems plug hats
French Marseilles vests, worth up to $3.50,
choice for 25c each; Prince Albert coats
and vests, cut in the latest style, $3.75, and
better grades of goods in proportion.
Country merchants who wish to take ad-
vantage of this sale have to pay spot cash
and will be given no advantage over the
consumer, as our motto will be Comes
first, eerved first"
Remember, will not open till Tuesday
Iras 2 at $3.50 a. m.
Lock for Big Red Sign.
ASSIGNEE SALE,
1904 Farnam street, second door west OF
18th street. between u. p. Ticket Office and
Ed Maurer's, Omaha. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
summer Excursions to Colorado.

The Rock Island Route" has now on sale
tourist tickets at greatly reduced rates
to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Remember this Is the only line running
it's own trains without change from Omaha
to all Of the above points. For full infor-
nation call at Rock Island city ticket office,
1902. Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

There are many OF them on the line Of
THE UNION PACIFIC, and before arranging
for your summer outing you should make
inquiry as TO rates and routes. For full in
formation call at City Ticket ONCE.
1902 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Monsters.

The enormous engines that haul 1.-THE
Northwestern Line" OMAHA-CHICAGO
SPECIAL east at $3.50 every evening Union
Pacific depot and into Chicago at $3.50 next
morping-well worth taking a little time to
see them-nothing in this country like them
nearly as high as the Union depot, but not
quite as long. City office. 140l Farnam st.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

The regular annual meeting Of the Anneke
JAMS Heirs association will be held June .
in the city of Omaha. at Y. NJ. c.. A. hall,
There will be a large number of the heirs
in attendance, as several important matters
will come up fer discussion.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
The wabash sti.. .eads.

Leave Omaha 4:30 p. m: arrive st. Louis
700 a. m. The short line and quickest route
to st. Louis and all points south and south
east. For tickets and full information call
at Wabash office. 1415 Farnam street pax
ton Hotel block.l
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
When you need bottled beer telephone s1s
The Only Way

to go to California without delays or annoy
ances. and In comfort, is via II UNION
PACIFIC.
You don't have to change cars. and you
get there several hours ahead of all other
lines.
For time tables or other information, cGll
on A. c. Dunn, City Passenger and Ticket
Agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
"omnha-chieawo Limited,

"Omaha-Chicago Limited."
MILWAUKEE, RY.,
Built for speed,
Comfort and safety.
Short line.
Block system.
Electric light. I
Fine Cuisine.
City ticket office. 1904 Farnam street.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
KEEsHAN-

EEEsHAN-wm.. aged n years. Funeral
shan, ls23 SO. 18Th 81, Monday, June l. al
$50 .. m. High mass az 81. Patrlcks
terry. II u The Wish Of family; no flowers.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Notice To

The Rock Island route has now on sale
tickets at very low rates to al summer re-
sorts. II will be to your interest to call at
the city ticket office, 1902 Farnam street,
before making definite arrangements for your
vacation trip.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
AT FIFTEENTH AND FARNAM
Signs and Bootblack Stands to Disappear
from Fifteenth and Farnam.
BUILDING ON TIL: OLD BOYD THEATsR SITE
Excnvnting VIII Begin This Week
Tenants Notified to Move or
Some of Them May
show Fight.

There are indications that within a very
short time the little shops on the northeast
corner of Fifteenth and Farnam streets,
within which wheels are cleaned and boots
blackened will be removed and the fcunda-
tionu of a handsome building to be occupied
by the Nebraska Clothing company will at
once be laid. This news wi | be welcomed
not only to the Omahans who desire to see
an increase in the number of fine buildings
along Farnam street, but to those who have
been annoyed by the presence Of the little
huts and the gatherings Of newsboys and
bootblacks at one of the principal corners
in the city ever since the burning of the
old Boyd theeter.
Montgomery & Hall of this city are at
torneys for the Boston syndicate which Will
erect the new bui, ding. In a pantomime in
terview, through a glass door and over an open
transom, a member of the firm yesterday
morning told a Bee reporter that the sheds
that now adorn the corner of Fifteenth and
Farnam streets would be removed early next
week and that the work OF construction
would be begun at once. The firms repre-
sentative wasn't in a humor to be interviewed,
however, and declined to disclose the exact
date on which building operations would be
begun or to even speak of the specific plans
of the syndicate which he represented.
The tenants of the shops at the corner as
sert that they cannot be moved until late in
June. One of the bootblacks no DIS a lease
on his present quarters until June 3. another
until June 16 and a third until June 20. A ]
three have paid their rent in advance and
declare they will not allow the march of
Improvement to proceed until the period fer
which they have paid their rent shall have
expired.
Isaac n. Watson, who is acting as agent
for Montgomery & Hall in the matter,
stated yesterday morning that in his opinion
the bootblacks could remain where they are
until their leases had expired. He said that
possibly a settlement could be reached with
them and in such case the work of removing
the sheds would be begun at once.
The closeted representative of Montgomery
G. Hall said that he thought the leases held
by the bootblacks would prove no obstacle
to the construction of the proposed building
and that a way would be found to get rid
of the present tenants of the corner at once.
Mr.. Watson Friday served notices on the
tenants to vacate the promises within tie
next fifteen days. Whatever may be the
outcome of the little difficulty concerning
the leases held by the bootblacks and the
newsboys 1t is an assured fact that the
work oil building will be commenced within
a few weeks and possibly within a few
days.