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Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
COOKING MAIN IS STOPPED.
Council Bluffs Officers Gnther In II
Crowd of SHORTS.

Council Bluffs Officers Gather In n
Crowd of sports.
Last night a cooking main, which has
been under consideration by Council Bluffs
sports for some time past, was neatly
nipped in the bud and a large number OF
those present were placed under arrest.
Some time ago the Council Bluffs police
were given a tip that a chicken fight was
to take place on Iowa soil, and they have
been strictly on the alert. James Coyle's
saloon on Ninth avenue and Twenty-frst
street was picked out for the scene of the
battle and all those who occupied places in
the inner circle were invited to contribute
their ducats and be present. Early in the
evening a large number OF gunny sacks
with their s%quawking contents were sneaked
into the saloon and the sports figured that
no one was the wiser. In this they erred.
The room in which the main was to be held
was cleared about 10 o'clock and the first
go was soon under way. Feathers belong
ing to the deluded fowls were quickly fly
ing in the air and the men who gaZed upon
the cruel sport were hugging themselves
in contemplation OF a nights enjoyment,
when an officer appeared and informed those
present, about $50 in all, that they must
consider themselves under arrest. The an
nouncement was something in the light of
a bombshell exploded in the midst of the
dead games. A simultaneous rush was
made for the various exits, but in each
case the outlet was round guarded by a
custodian of the law. The officers who
stopped the eager search for fresh air were
Messrs. Deswick. CLAIR, Ward, Covalt and
Peterson. and as soon as the dust had set
tied they placed the principals. Messrs.
Frank Anthony of Omaha and Jack Whit
taker and Peter Hentges OF Council Bluffs.
under arrest, besides taking the names of
many others who were present. The crowd
was about equally made up of sports from
Omaha, Kansas and Iowa. A large number
of arrests are to follow, so the Council
Bluffs officers state,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
want to De Met Half Way.

OMAHA, Feb. 27.-To the Editor of The
Bee: We note in your issue Of last even
ing an article headed Asks Council for Fran
chise." We wish to say In reply, that all
we ask of the city council is to meet us half
way in a fair business proposition. We
guarantee to the telephone patrons of Omaha
a better telephone system at a great reduc-
ton of present rates. True, some of the
larger business houses would have to use two
telephones for a time. but with our reducei
rates and superior system, we expect at
least three-ffths of the present subscribers.
to say nothing of the large number who have
taken out their telephones on account of the
eXtravagant price now charged. Give us a
fair chance is all we ask. Yours respectfully.
RAN COLLINS.
Agent Miss. Valley TelephOne Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
The Unity Club Meeting.

For the meeting tomorrow evening of the
American civic history department OF the
Unity club at the Public Library building,
usual Interest, The discussion of the growth
OF the American nation will be continued
his Contributions to Federalism Judge
William ID. McHugh viii follow with an i'm
portant discussion OF interest to both the
history on The Judicial Power of Annuli-
ing Statutes" The closing paper of the
sion of the Electoral Franchise" by Mrs.
Belle Urlon. The meetings are open to the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

Railroad officials Return from u Tour
of Inspection.

Railroad Officials RETURN from n Tour
of inspection.
superintendent Nichols and Assistant Gen
eral Freight Agent Lane Of the Union Pa
ciic, General Agent Kuhn of the Northwestern
and Vice President Arthur B. Jaquith of
the Omaha Elevator company returned in a
special train over the Union Pacific Friday
evening from a trip through the state. The
party went out principally to inspect the
corn crop that is stored along the line of the
Union Pacific and to interview prominent
grain dealers throughout the state.
General Agent Kuhn yesterday said:
lone cannot appreciate the immensely of
this years corn crop in Nebraska until he
takes a trip through the state. The wagons
of the farmers that bring the corn to the
nearest railroads form regular professions
and the hauling OF corn is almost a con-
tinuous performance. We, saw miles and
miles OF new cribs all stored to their utmost
capacity with corn. Occasionally one sees
an old crib, but not very often. Thousands
of new cribs have been built and the building
is going on steadily, The industry of crib
building alone ought to be good for the
lumbermen and hardware dealers. About the
corn; we'll, most of it is in splendid condi-
ton, though one sees some corn that is too
moist to handle. But II you want to be con-
WINGED that this years crop Of Nebraska
corn is a record-breaker just take a trip
through the state"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
To Choose a state director.

A call has been issued for a meeting OF
populists at Piyonka's hall Tuesday evening
next for the purpose OF selecting a business
man to represent South Omaha on the
Board Of Directors OF the Transmississippi
Exposition. 1t is understood that the person
agreed upon is to be appointed a member
of the bill appropriating 800 900 OF the
states money to the exposition. Among the
candidates being talked about are Wiley
Beckett. George Mason. C. NJ. Rich, Peter
Cockrell and George Raworth. The meet
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
ELO0uENCE IN SIGN LANGUAGE.
Deaf Mutes Celebrate the birthday of
Washington.

Probably the most unique celebration of the
anniversary of George Washington's birthday
held in this city was that of the deaf
mutes Of Omaha. 1t was not held on
Tuesday, but occurred last evening in the
hall of the Central Labor union. There were
patriotic addresses and historical essays de
livered in the sign language. to the evil
dent delight and edifcation Of the audience.
The deeds Of the father of his country
from the cradle to the grave were rehearsed
by the mute lecturers, and to these familiar
with the sign language, the occasion was
patriotic and inspiring.
The program opened with a sketch OF
Washington as a Baby" and was followed
by a lecture on the first president by Mr.
Dulaney. The remainder of the program
follows: Washington and His Hatchet,' -
Washington as a Soldier" Washington
and His Wife," "Stories of Washington
Two Slaves'-a dialogue, the program clos
ing with a pretty rendition of America
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

FARGO, n. d., Feb. 27.-After a bitter
fight in the United States courts the differ
ent interests connected with the affairs of
the Russell & Miller Milling company OF
West Superior, Wis, and North Dakota got
together today and reached an agreement
whereby the Northwest National bank with
drew all charges against Receivers Russell
and Miller and both the latter resigned and
the court appointed Charles +. Tennis of
Superior sole receiver, with John Russell
as sole manager of the Norm Dakota mills.
Tennis was president of the defunct Key
stone National bank of Superior, and 10
well known in financial circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
sunday school entertainment.

A very novel and interesting entertain
ment was given at Washington hall on Fri
day evening by the Sunday school OF All
Saints church, assisted by members OF the
choir. old-time chlldren's games were
played. with music. the children being IN
costume, and character songs We're we'll
rendered. Solos We're SUM by Mrs. john
ston and Messrs. Weir and Manchester,
posed OF Messrs. Treynor, Simms. Aitch-
eson and Gill added greatly to the pleasure
or the evening. A nne audience was
present.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
RAILWAY MEN ARE DISSATISFIED.
D~ischnrg of Many of Their Fellows
the Cnuse of the Trouble.


the Cause of the Trouble.
MONCTON, N. B., Feb. 27.-Much dis
satisfaction has prevailed among the employees
Of the Intercolonial Railway system during
the past few days because of the dismissal of
s~iXty-six men from the repair shops here.
Dozens of employees on the road have been
dismissed, it is asserted, without any reason
having been given. Among the men dis
charged were some who had been employed
by the road for upward of twenty years.
Many of them are members of the Car
workers association and the officials Of that
organization assert that the dismisSals were
made because the men voted against the
present federal government at the general
election.
The executive board of the Canadian Rail
way Employees association went to Ottawa
to interview Hon. Wilfred LauIier, the
premier, and Hon. A. C. Blair, minister of
railways and canals. The members of the
board stated that the government had vio-
lated its agreement with the employees by
not holding an investigation before dis
missalS are made. 1t is understood the
ministers decided to look into the matter.
Many of the employees on the Prince Edward
Island road have also been dismissed and
the wages of others have been reduced. The
union officials say that the dismissals were
made to make room for supporters of the
government, but this has been denied. An
investigation is being held.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
TEXAS VICE PRESIDENT RESIGNS.
DIR. Chapln would lie chief of AuSiI-
fo=x COurreSsNs.

fnTy NOnHreNsCss
The executive committee of the Transmits
sissippi EXPOSITION held its regular weekly
meeting at the Commercial club rooms yes
terday afternoon got through a consider
able amount Of routine business. Very little
business OF general interest was transacted.
The resignation OF Gustave Reymershofer,
vice president OF Texas, was accepted and
the governor Of Texas was requested to APP
point a successor.
An application was read from Rev. Au-
gusta j. Chaplin, ID, formerly pastor OF
the Uniyersalist church in this city. She
wrote from Boston and made application for
appointment as chief Of the auxiliary con-
crosses. Her letter contained a number Of
suggestions relating to the auxiliary con-
crosses, based on the experience OF the writer
in the same connection In the Worlds fair.
Secretary Wakefield was Instructed to cor
respond with DR.. Chaplin ana her application
was placed on file for the present.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
woMBN's CLUBS nom CONVENTION.
Fourth District VIII Select Indy Man
nncra ON IhurslnN NcxI.

CRETE, Neb., Feb. 27.-(special.)-The
Confederation of women's Clubs held it's
annual banquet at Bands opera house last
night. Tables for ESQ guests were set. Guests
from Lincoln, Piattsmouth and Omaha were
present. The various clubs Will hold a
meeting on Monday TO make arrangements
for the meeting of women from the Fourth
congressional district to be held in this city
on March 4, to elect two members of the
sissippi Exposition. Crete has several as
nirants for the %electinn.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Henyy Seizure of Opium.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2h++The largest
seizure of opium ever made rat the port of
San Francisco was accomplished this after
noon by four special agents of the treasury.
seized because of a violatidhjT of the custom
rules, which provides that no Chinese shall
i Was the t prop Saqg' of ff Fon EPt 4ai5. & &C., today
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
wures of steeI WorIsers Reduced.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Feb, N.-The BethIe-
hem Iron works today announced a general
reduction of 10 per cent in the wages of
steel workers. l%aborers and furnace men.
The reduction goes into effect on March !:
hopes by means of this reduction TO give
regular and continuous empioyment To its
men. Nearly 1000 employees are affected.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
telIa Green Gets Thirty Days.

Stella Green, the colored woman who was
bound over to the district court several
davs ago on a charge of larceny from the
person, was tried yesterday after
noon in police court on the charge
pected Of having assisted in thefts
Of clothing from clotheslines about the city.
When arrested a quantity OF stolen clothing
was found in her house. Some of 1t was
Identified by shorty Groves, and 1t was
for the theft of this that the woman was
tried. She was convicted and sentenced to
thirty days in the county jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
L L STIGER & co.

This decision established the validity of the
famous contract entered into by the COM
pany with the Territorial Board Of Control
whereby the labor of the convicts at the
Yuma penitentiary was leased for a period
na ton
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Deaths of "a Day.

ASHLAND, Neb,, Feb. 27.-(special)-Mrs.
L. b. Lane, aged so years, died at Selma
hotel In this city last night Of old age. She
came from Madison. Ind, and made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Laura L. Noyes, Of
the Selma hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

ing very likely will be an interesting one,
as the %populists have received a tip that
some OF the candidates who we're defeated
at the regular election Of directors will
make an effort to capture the meeting and
run IL TO suit themselves. -
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

At Philadelphia-Sailed-Waesland. for
Liverpool.
At New observation-disclosures from
Liverpool.
York.
At Naples-Sailed-Fulda, for New York.
AT Southampton-Sailed-St Louis, for
New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28

Confirms Lease of Conyict Labor.
PHOENIX, Feb. 27,-In the territorial SUI
preme court the decision of the lower court
was affirmed in the case of the Arizona I'm
provement company against the territory,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-28
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

Agent Miss. Valley Telt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
The Best Artists and Illustrators

making pictures for McCLURE's MAGAZINE. A. B.
FROST and PETER S. NEWELL illustrated the article
by Mark Twain in the November number In the Deem
Der number pictures by F. S. CHURCH, c. D.
GIBSON and c. K. LINSON. There will be numerous
fulpage pictures by c. D. GIBSON illustration of the
Anthony Hope novel, Rupert of Hentzau." A new poem
by Rudyard Kplng will be Illustrated and decorated by
HOWARD PYLE. Several beautiful cover designs have
been made by KENYON COX. A new sea story by
Morgan Robertson to appear with pictures by c. K.
LINSON For some months w. D. STEVENS has been
living among railroad making pictures for Mr. Ham
blen's railroad articles. Robert Bars Long Ladder
will be accompanied by several dramatic pictures done by
ALFRED BRENNAN.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
The Later Life OF Lincoln

Miss Tab has been making considerable her the
dealing
moldng
his life absorbing they
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
Anthony Hopes
New Zenda Novel
Begins in December Number

1T is an extraordinary example of sequel which sur
passes the original 1t is the Sequel ho Prisoner Of
Zerda and it is written if the authors interest in the
characters and all of his ideas and invention and subtle
art had been concentrated upon this one story He has
not attempted 70 devise field of action for the
characters but has taken the situation and carried
it noble conclusion No other book that we are
acquainted with, even novel of Dumas, so fully
exempfes the spirit of pure The hero goes
through the involved and unexpected dangers and haz
ards simply with bravery, but with the hgh-hearted
and joyous spirit that from his knowledge of the
fact that he is following his duty and fighting it through
for the sake of the woman he loves.
It has been magnicently illustrated, in absolute
of maze nictrras
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
A Divers
Autobiography

The story of one of the most daring and
most experienced divers, who has worked under
water in almost every part of the world and
has had innumerable adventures and hair
breadth escapes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
Chas. 4. Dar1a's
ReminiSCenCe

Mr.. Dana was intimately associated
with the great men of the period of the
Civil War, and had the confidence of
Lincoln and Stanton, and was sent on
many private missions to Investigate
frauds in the army, charges against gen
erals, and other important Investigations
Lincoln called him "Thc Eyes of the
Government" He was much at the front,
telegraphing and writing every day to
Stanton and Lincoln and sending many
private letters to them and to his family.
This unpublished material forms nota-
bic part Of these memoirs, and includes
letters of Stanton, Grant, Sherman, and
others. Indeed, everywhere through
these "reminiscences there are pieces Of
secret history connected with, for in
stance, the Siege of Yicksburg, the Fall
of Richmond, the transfer of Jefferson
Davis to Fortress Monroe, etc. Every
where. too, there are fresh recoHectiOns
Of great men, such as Lincoln, Grant,
" others
war photographs in the Govern
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
In Unexplored Asia

story of Sven Hedns remarkable adventures in the
deserts OF Asia appears the December number He the fir
European this region and he had very exraonar
adventures
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
The Twentieth Century City
BY Col. George E. Warning

-
them in the perfected city the He will show wha the th
o
York, following the lines of development T
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
Andree: His Balloon and His Voyage

This article IS from material furnished by the brother
Mr. Snberg Andees companion 1t unpublished letters
and material unpublished Andrea his
balloon and his together fac-simile genuine despatch
received by carrier pigeon after his departure
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-11
EXPLORATION, and ZruveI
Mark Twain's Voyage
from India to South Africa

Written his best and showing his keen penetration gift for
humorous narrative and extraordinary powers observation The
illustrations and dro and
humorous the article itself
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16

for comment on the many improvements
that have been made on Church street s.
W., go by. Many of the houses are receiv-
ing new paint and new faces.
DR.. g. G. Cannaday's residence would
hardly be recognized as the ugly. neg
leected looking house twas before he pur
chased it
The house lately occupied by Capt.
Wright has undergone thorough rem
ovation
Church street is the only decently
paved residence street. in the city, and,
not being encountered with car tracks, is
also favorite driveway.
In the southeast section of the city the
same changes are being made. This is
surely evidence that the period of hard
times is soon to be over.
There seems to be little talk about u
new postmaster aud who will secure the
quarters in the new building. There is
still less talk about the probabilities of
our having sidewalks placed on the
streets leading to that building. In wet
weather there is no direction in which
the postoffice can be reached without wad-
ing in the mud. A few planks would be
acceptable or, better still, a tug bont to
ply between Campbell and Jefferson
street, via the public building, would
afford relief. The postoffice building
would be credit to any city, hut if some
one would stand inside the door and
show people where to find the stamp
window, where the registry clerk is and
where to find the letter box, strangers
would be much more apt to say nice
things about it when they get home.
Many patrons also would like to know
why the stamp window is closed n part
of every day, with the following words
written on piece of paper: "Closed
from O'clock until 4 o'clock. Call at
general delivery window"
There have been no changes in the Office
force of the general managers Office of
the Norfolk and Western With the eX-
ception of the assumption of the duties of
Mr.. Ramsey by Mr.. Tomlison, every thing
goes on as before the resignation Of Mr..
Sands. The friends of Mr.. Ramsey will
be glad to learn that he has not resigned,
as WAY reported.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
Black Dress Goods,

at 81 the yard. very fine quality Pure
silk Warp "liudora," the incest material
made for IL handsome black dress.
At 81 ~, Priestly's Silk Warp Crepe
Cloth. most desirable fabric on the mar
ket for handsome mourning dress.
At o5c, zoe, SOC, SOC, SOC, 75c and Sc
the yard, we are showing the greatest
values in French Serges ever offered cur
customers. See the great values. Can
duplicate any number in navy blue.
Al 25c. zoe. 59c, 15c SSc, and 81, great
lines of new Figured Briilinntines. Are
having great sales on these. Have re-
turned to popularity and are now very
desirable Zee them.
AT SOC, &c. i5c anu SSc, all the latest
Etamine Weaves in the greatest values
you ever SAW. All of them popular.
Sales way beyond expectation in this line.
At Poe, great lines of Figured Dress
Fabrics in Black. full 3GX40 inches wide,
worth Soc the yard
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-16
DJnneStiCS.

Best quality Lancaster Bingham. no
remnants no seconds. no imitation, but
the real thing, ut &c the yard worth &c.
Frnit OF the Loom, the real thing, IA,
mt 6 l2c the yard.
Red Calico, fast dye, pretty figures,
best quality, 4c the yard, worth 5c.
$4,000 yards full yard wide Percales
novel design, worth Zoe. Mt SC yard.
1000 yards OF real good. heavy Cotton
Crash for dish towels, at , 1.2c the yard,
usually worth DC.
At 14c the yard, 1914 Unbleached sheet
ing, good heavy quality.
At 2oc the yard, 10-4 Bleached sheet.
ings, good, heavy quality.
At SOC each, 9-4 ready made sheets,
best quality sheeting
At 15c each, good quality. full large
size Pillow Cases, ready made.