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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
WILL REDUCE THE poNDED DEBT
city Council Decides to Take Tn
S2n.nOM of The civ nnmds.

city Council Decides 10 Take Jp
S2O,0OO of the city Bonds.
1t was decided last night by the city
council to make a good sized cut into the
general funded Indebtedness of the city by
taking up $4,000 OF the outstanding per
cent bonds. There is at present about s2l 900
in the sinking fund and this will be used.
The treasurer was instructed to give thirty
days notice to the holders of the bonds
that they would be refunded on presenta-
tion. Eight thousand dollars worth will be
used In taking up the issue of July |, 1881,
due July /, 1901, and $12. 900 in taking up
that amount OF the issue of August |, 1888,
due August /. 1903 In this way saving OF
about $1,000 annually will be made, and the
general funded Indebtedness of the city re-
duced to SSl 400.
Alderman Casper introduced an ordinance
providing for the furnishing Of the printing
and stationery supplies needed by the city
by contract, the work to be let to the lowest
bidders In substance the new measure in
tends that the committee on claims and
printing shall prepare list OF all the print
ing and stationery which shall be needed by
the various officers during any current year.
This list shall be presented to the city clerk,
who shall advertise for bids The contract
Is to be let at the first meeting in April.
A 5000 bond Is to be required OF the success
full bidder No officer shall get any supplies
except on an order from the committee.
After the first reading the ordinance was re-
ferred to the committee of the whole
WeighmaSter Higgeson suggested a num-
ber Of changes in the manner OF testing
scales for public weighing. These were re-
ferred TO the proper committee.
communication was received from 7. I.
Duffy, mayor of Dubuque asking Council
Bluffs to cooperate in the contemplated
change in the mulct law. He states in his
letter that an effort is to be made by all
the cities of over 1000 inhabitants to make
the mulct law provide that the city shall
receive the entire amount paid in by the
liquor men. instead of dividing it between
the city and the county The council de-
cded that Mayor Carson and special com
mittee should take charge of the matter
and present some proper resolutions favoring
the measure.
The councilmen were invited to attend
the performance of Thomas Keene at the
opera house February 4, as the guests of
Manager Bowen. The invitation was ac-
cepted.
Mayor Carson called attention to the need
of an ordinance governing the use of the
streets for coasting. The council instructed
the city attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance to keep the youngsters In check.
John Nelson was awarded the contract
for carting away the dead animals for the
next year.
Petition for refunding taxes were received
from Mrs. w. NJ. Gardner and Mrs. NJ e.
Mormon. They were both referred to the
judiciary committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
ALL CLASSES HAVE TRIED IT
Read the Testimonials Below from Patients in the Various
Walks of Life.
Investigation of lnvedThos Who Doubt Shouts
lite eor Call IJponT ThcscW Witncssc

Mr.. George spnnPlcr IN the credit
man for McCord, brady S Co., the
Wholesale Groccrs. Speaking of his
relief and cure from the horrors OF
dyspepsia. he snysi
"Catnrrh of the stomach nearly
ruined my digestion for several
years. Almost Invariably after eat
ing I would have n dull, heavy pain
in the stomach and bowels, ns
though filled up with lead or putty.
The food would lie on the stomach
without digcstinp, causing discom-
fort, distress and often nausea. A
number of physicians tried to help
me, but none of them seemed to hit
IL, until I began with Drs. Copeland
and shepard, and they cured me. I
have never had sign of trouble
since I finished the coursc--nbout two
years ngo."
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. 25o.
VIII work for Baird.

Among the politicians who left for Des
Moines yesterday to be present at the open
ing of the special session of the legislature,
were Secretary J. NJ. Treynor of the repub
lcan state committee and Chairman T. c..
Dawson of the county central committee.
They will do their best to assist Senator
Pusey and the other western Iowa delegates
to secure the endorsement of Hon. w. l.
Baird of Glenwood for the vacant senate
secretaryship Mr.. Baird has the solid dele
cations from the Twelfth district pledged to
him in the caucus and when the crowd left
yesterday they were all very sanguine of a
successful contest in the caucus for their
man. Representatives Potter and Putnam
also went yesterday. 1t is understood that
Secretary Bullard will make a fight in the
caucus to retain his position.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
4 SICK WOMAN.

MRS. JOSEPH FOLTZ, WEEPING
Water. Neb., writes:
Something over four years ago a des-
peratc attack of grip nearly ruined my
health. l kept running down until | was
helpless and could scarcely get around
the house. My stomach and nerves were
In wretchcd condition. | was worn out
by lack of sleep and slow starvation
for l could not eat. The heart was feeble,
but at times beat and pounded violently
stairs without smothering feeling.
had. too, other troubles that so many
women suffer from. l suffered so that
thought l was losing my mind.
"a three months course with Drs. Cope
laru ,n anu Sneb"su b1 t Eaoe me ma a complete @
perfectly well now. l can't begin to tell
how | am changed"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

1864 1 hnd been greatly anictcT,
with enlargement aud displacement
of the heart, with accompanying
weakness of that organ. In lntcr
years I have also srcntiy suffered
from chronic catnrrh. Last winter u
very severe sickness 1cft me In nn
extremely feeble condition ana
wholly unit for nny work. After ~
course by mall with DIR. Shepard it
affords me great pleasure 10 state
That I have found much relief and
substantial benefit from his treat
mcnt. MY ease vns handled with
excellent Judgment nnd skin, and L
most heartily commend Drs. Copeland
and shepard ns courteous, honorable
gentlemen, thoroughly uuRIined ~
specialists I'm their chosen profess
sion.v
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

Captain o. NJ Brown, ticket agent of the
Burlington, surprised his friends by quietly
stealing away to Kansas City on Saturday
and uniting himself in marriage to Miss Ell
len Gattrell. The marriage occurred at 8
o'clock yesterday morning. Captain Brown
and his bride reached home on the O'Clock
train last evening. The home of the bride
was in GAINESVILLE, o., but she has made nu-
merous visits here as the guest of Mrs. H. l..
Forsythe, at 724 First avenue. There were
a number of friends at the depot to meet the
bridal party when they arrived last evening.
They were driven at once to the home Of Mr.
and Mis- Forsythe where a wedding dinner
was spread for them Mr.. and Mrs Brown
will be at home to their friends after Feb
ruary l at Captain Browns fine home on
First avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
MINOR MENTION.


Clark G wetzel, /. o. o. F. blk, art par
Tors
Mr.. and Mrs ]. B. winship have gone to
visit relatives in Cincinnati. They expect TO
locate there.
Judge Thornell is expected back from sid
ney this morning, when he will convene
district court.
Il, E. Hart has sued Isadore f. Cameron
and others to foreclose small mortgage
given March IS, 1896 The suit is brought in
the superior court.
The telephone girl was tired. Calls had
been coming In all day for l57, requesting
the Eagle Laundry to send its wagon around.
Verify, it's good laundry.
Justice Cook is still confined to his bed
by an attack OF the grip that has kept him
away from his Office for week He was
reported a little better yesterday.
Suit was commenced yesterday in the
district court by Minnie NJ Hollenbeck
against Andrew Lorensen to foreclose a
mortgage amounting to $685. given in De-
cember, 1884.
The friends Of ]. Edgar owens, the Fairy
carnival man who spent one summer and
part OF a winter in Council Bluffs, will feel
an interest In knowing that he has Joined the
Alabama company.
The Monday Musical club met yesterday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. L. e.
was unusually large and a delightful pro-
gram was rendered.
Council Bluffs Tent No. 80 K o. T. NJ,
will meet in regular review Wednesday
evening at 1880. All members requested
to be present, as there will be work for the
degree team and business Of Importance.
County Attorney Saunders returned yester-
day from the east. He accompanied Sherih
Morgan to Pennsylvania to assist in smooth
ing out any legal kinks that might appear
in the extradition of Riley, Nick o'Brien's
assailant.
The regular meeting of Bluffs City lodge
No n, Ancient, Free aud Accepted Masons
will be held this evening at 1880 o'clock
There will be work in the fellowcraft degree.
Visiting brethren cordially pvited BY order
OF the w. NJ.
Rev. Henry DeLong returned from Weston
yesterday, after completing his long circuit
ride on Sunday. He left Council Bluffs at
o'clock in the morning, and drove to Hazel
Dell chapel where he preached at 1880
From there he drove to Pleasant Hill chapel
and preached to a large congregation at
o'clock At 1880 he reached Weston, where
he filled his third appointment. The entire
trip involved drive of thirty-fve miles.
He was not late at any of his appointments.
G. b. Viavi Co., female remedy. Medical
consultation free Wednesdays. Health book
furnished. 300 Merriam block.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
Mngnntes could Not Agree.

CLEVELAND Jan. 1S.-Presldent Robson
Of the Cleveland Base Ball club declared
this afternoon that there was no big base
ball deal in prospect, as had been reported
Mr.. Robson and Mr.. Abel of the Brooklyn
club. who were present at the interview, said
that so far they had failed 10 reach an agree
ment on the proposition of trading around
some OF the players and ii began to look
as though 1t would be impossible to do So
Mr.. Robson said that he believed that 1t
would be a good thing for base ball II It
could be so arranged that there would be a
shifting around Of players between the vari-
Gus clubs OF the National league at the end
OF each season in order that the strength
OF the clubs might be equalized. Mr.. Abel
said he was OF the same opinion.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
RaiIroad CIenrs Awny the Snow.

HURON, S. D., jan. 1S-(speclal Tele-
gram)-The Chicago Northwestern has
raised the snow blockade and trains will run
regularly from tonight The train from the
south, due here Saturday evening, remained
fast in the snow six miles east of here for
thiFtysx hours reaching here a little before
noon today The train from the east is held
at Brookings and will reach here tonight.
Trains will be sent west and north tonight
Eight inches of snow fell during Saturdays
and Sundays storm filling railway cuts and
piling up drifts. The temperature was not
low and no stock losses are likely to result
In this locality
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
IOWA PROFESSOR AS A hook THIEF.
Carl II. Christensen Sentenced in hos
ton for Three Months.

BOSTON, Jan. 1S.-Carl b. Christensen,
who claims to be a professor at Waterloo
college, Waterloo, Ia, was sentenced today
to serve three months in the house of cor
rection for stealing books from the Boston
public library. Christensen was arrested
here yesterday and in his apartments were
found a large number of books bearing the
stamp of the public library of Hartford,
Conn.
WATERLOO, Ia, Jan. 1S.-Carl B. Chris
tensen left Waterloo two years ago and has
He began lecturing when he left here, de-
livering his lectures in Danish, and scored
quite n success. He was considered eXcep-
tionally bright He left the college because
of strained relations with its owner. Chris
tensen was regarded as strictly honest here.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
HuMpTY-DUMPTY IN HARD LINES.
Gets Another Terrible Fall In Real
Life nt the Dobany.


r. F. Collier of Omaha paid out s2S yester-
day for the privilege of managing for one
day Niblo's Gigantic Humpty Dumpty ag
gregation that scattered to the north, south,
east and west after a sorry attempt to stave
off a lot of unpaid bills and play to an inn
patient house at the Dohany theater last
night. The trouble had been brewing for
some time, and even after gathering up the
scattered remnants OF a once great show,
from Marysville, Mo-, and Scranton Ia,
Mr.. Niblo met with a serious defeat last
night at the hands of Constable Alberti, who
represented the combined claims of the col
ored band that had paraded the streets dur
ing the day This action precipitated
general strike. from the piano player down
to the new manager, Mr.. Collier of Omaha.
The first act was pulled off with more or
less interruption and explanations. One
long wait was explained by the leading man
by stating that "the great transformation
scene had become entangled.' But the
finale came during the second act. The
overture failed to materialize, while the
piano player was presenting an order at the
box office for his wages. Finally Little
Norma, the child wonder, came on with
song There was no orchestra or piano
player, and she struggled bravely. After
getting through Tell Them That You Saw
Me-" and several kindred melodies, the au-
dience refused to listen any longer. NJ.
stormy interview with Manager Bowen IN
the rear of the house. He had on his full
Humpty Dumpty outfit, but his bluff didn't
go. though he announced that none OF his
people would work unless they got $40 on
back salary. There were no ten dollar bllls
scattered around that Constable Albertl
wasn't carefully watching and Niblo went
back behind the scenes again to try what
elouuence would do. 1t didn't have any ell
feet on the players, except George BROOKS,
one of the knockabout comedians. He tried
to sing but the audience refused to listen.
Finally he ended the agony by calling the
audience fools, and going OF the stage mad.
Manager Bowen interfered at this juncture,
and called the fun of. Few complaints
were heard from the audience, as they all
seemed well satisfied at the substitution OF
bit of genuine life for the old original
time-tried "Humpty Dumpty.
Manager" Collier stated after the agony
was all over that he had resigned from the
show business for all time. He had met
Niblo in Omaha and decided to back him Tor
a time 1t had cost him just S2S, and he felt
glad il wasn't more. All the company VINO
had the change rode back to Omaha. The
Others walked. Constable Alberti spent the
night in guarding the attached properties
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

Tommic Dixon and joe YOungs Have
"a Hard Fight ut Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Jan. 1s-Tommie Dixon of
Rochester and Joe Youngs of Buffalo spared
a twenty-rornd draw tonight at the Empire
Athletic club. Both men were in good con-
ditlon. Yourgs had the advantage of height
and weight, but this counted for little
against Dixon's generalship and quicknesn.
At the close Youngs showed signs of the
hard fight, while Dixon was apparently as
bright as at the beginning. The twenty
rounds were fierce fighting but neither was
able to land a knockout blow and the ref
eree called 1t draw. The points were in
DiXon's favor
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
EcmnIe PcInIers.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. lS-Indlanapolis
was treated to a sensational performance in
the women's six-day bicycle race started
here tonight. Tillie Anderson made forty
one miles and ten laps, which is the worlds
Farnsworth had the previous record OF
thirty-eight miles and eleven LAYS and vas
but wheels length behind Anderson at
the finish. The riders go two hours each
night. The score at the finish tonight was:
miles, 10 laps BALDWIN. ii miles, . la iaps; s.
Allen, Al miles, 8 laps: Christopher, Al
miles, laps. There were 1900 spectators.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

The postponed tax sale was held yesterday
at the county treaSurer's office and proved
highly satisfactory to the county officials.
All the property left over from the first ses-
sion of the sale was disposed Of and the
books well cleaned up. Aside from the lots
on Lower Broadway, that have resold num-
Der of times for the special assessments
against them for the wooden block paving,
everything was bid in. Some time ago City
Attorney Hazleton announced that he would
bring special proceedings against the delin-
quent property owners and have the lots on
Lower Broadway brought under the special
lien Of the city for the unpaid paving assess
ments. The petitions in the suits ara about
ready to be filed.
$5,000.00 to loan on real estate security
Il. ii. Sheafe e. Co., Baldwin block.
The Durfee Furniture company has re-
moved to 203 and 205 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
Voted i'm Two states.

Thomas Parrish was lodged in the county
Jail last night in compliance with request
from the sheriff at Blair, Neb. Parrish is
a squatter who lives on the accreted lands
northwest of Crescent City The charge
against him is illegal voting. During the
election last fall he voted in Blair and also
in Iowa. The long delay in arresting him
was due to the fact that he could not be
located. Parrish admitted to Deputy Sher-
iff Joe Weightman, who arrested him, that
the charge of Illegal voting was true.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
Pricsts Ccnsure thc ChiIdrcn.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Jan. lS.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Mrs. Alexander Young, a wealthy
society woman, who apparently abandoned
the Roman Catholic church some years ago
summoned the priests as death approached
but was buried Saturday afternoon by an
Episcopal clergyman. The priests today pub
lished card criticising her children for dis
regarding her wish to be buried a Roman
Catholic,
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
Paper Mills Sold.

DENVER, Jan. 1s.-Special Master Mar
shall r. johnson today sold under decree
of foreclosure granted by the circuit court
Of the United States all the property OF
the Platte River Paper Mills company
consisting of lands buildings. plant, ma
chinery, fixtures and improvements at Man
sold for $4,000. the purchaser being Ed
ward Savery, acting for the reorganization
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

ST. LOUIS. Jan. 1S.-Sandford Murray. an
streets. where he had fallen from weakness
He was sent to the city hospital and tlere
II was learned that he had not tasted food
for several days His condition Is serl-
ious Murray claims to have built the capi-
tol building at Santa Fe, NJ NJ. and had
tolls at st. Paul, Denver Cheyenne and Salt
Lake City He said that at one time he
u tract. About a month ago he took sick
and fell behind with his rent Waen he
could no longer pay he was evlcted and
since then he has been living on the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

NASHVILLE, Jan. 18.-W. j. Bryan, en-
route to Texas on a lecturing tour, spoke in
Jackson, Tenn, this afternoon. large
crowd greeted him at the depot and he
spoke from the depot platform. He said
there were more silver democrats now than
the day before the election, and that as
yet the republican party had failed TO show
the open mills any more than the open
mints.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

The following real estate transfers were
reported yesterday at the office OF ]. w.
Squire:
william K. Anderson and wife to
David Whitney, jr., Samuel II. Pot
ter and John II. Webster, undiv
4-31 OF lot 3 In section 90; lot l in
section 30 and NV u NV a 2S-75-4l,
8 d,...,......,,...,:......' W
County treasurer to Isaac Levi, un
div u of lot 8, block Z, Beers add,
Same to j. c. Medar. lot 81, block
%. Central subdlV, [ d........,.,... 80
j. l.. Moore and wife to j. ID. Ed
mundson, ne 4 ne "A 2-7i-3S, q d. so 80
NJ. w Brightman and wife to s. s.
Rust lot u, block o. Oakland, " d.. 625 90
Jay Burns and wife TO Caroline NJ
Royer ne q ne 4 4-74-43, W d.. 4,000 90
w. Il. Foster to Fannie Turner, lot
5, block 8 Hagg's LIST add, W d.. 1900 90
j. II. Henry and wife to Pottawat-
tamie county Y acre In NV a NV
u 10-77-3S, W d...,...,...,.......,.,.. 25 90
Charles Konigmacher and wife TO
lot GII il, BeideSs a @ subdy d@ d.',.''' 1000 90
Sheriff to Thomas officer, trustee,
TO- Jefferis fe sSbdlv. d"..'.,.''.,.. 100 1,Os7 10
8, block 4 Beers add. -. - ~ 4Oe4
Jesse w Powell TO Thomas Dlllard,
ne 4 I7-74-ss. a c d...'.............. ~ 55 90
TNurai,,o ...,I &c ana %
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
popuIists Take All the spoiIs.

VERMILLION, S. d., Jan. 1S-(Special)-
r. NJ. Bailey, editor of the Clay County
Freeman OF this city, returned from Pierre
last week. where he went with the hope of
getting a clerlishir. Being republican, his
trip was unsuccessful. He says everything
is being run on a pOpulist order Many
of the populist friends have as many as
four or five clerkships to the utter exclusion
OF the republican brethren. Mr.. Bailey ex-
poets to return this week and assist in lobby
ing a bill through in regard to the proper
assessment OF the unorganiZed counties.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

TOPEKA. Jan. 1s.-The republican minor
lty OF the Kansas legislature tonight met
in senatorial caucus, which was organized
by the j. II. Burton forces. No vote was
taken and the caucus adjourned until Fri
day night. when 1t will probably give Mr..
Burton the empty honor OF a republican
endorsement
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
Des Moines to Fine High Hat wcnrers.

DES MONIES, Jan. l8-tspeciaI Tele-
gram.)-The council today passed resolution
instructing the solicitor to prepare an anti
hat ordinance governing places of amuse-
ment. 1t provides for fines of from 80 to $40
on any woman wearing an obstructive hat.
The mayor says he will sign the ordinance,
which will pass unanimously.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
Looking After the Had Boys.

Various members of the Board Of Educa-
tion have been holding secret conferences
with the police authorities for the purpose
of getting assistance in the effort to dis
cover the leaders in the vandalism done at
the high school a number OF weeks ago.
Prof Sprut, one of the members of the
teachers committee, held a conference with
Chief OF Police Canning yesterday, and the
natter was discussed at some length What
action was taken of course is not known,
but 1t is known that the members of the
board have never reinqulshed their deter
mination to prosecute the boys IL they could
succeed in finding the right ones. One of the
obstacles in their way was the great num-
Der involved in the job So far as can be
ascertained the board has learned that there
were about seventyive young men, more or
less, implicated in the work The DISPOSE
ton has been not to prosecute any unless
the leaders and a majority of the others
could be punished, and the large number I'm
plicated created the fear that their punish
ment would have bad effect upon the
school.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19

was received at the sherffr's office, 1t pur-
ported to be from a Chicago lawyer named
Phillips. giving an address on Schiller street
In a regular patent medicine manner, the
lawyer asks that $75 be forwarded to him
same time guaranteeing an acquittal The
letter ls written in such a peculiar manner
that It has aroused suspicion and may be of
more than ordinary Significance. Some Of the
officers are inclined to believe that 1t is writ
ten by some OF Relley's confederates and
conveys certain information to him in a way
that cannot be understood by others.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-19
Enr,bounLe sI,ocI..

ST LOUIS Jan. lS,-A special to the Re
public from Redbud. H.. says a very dis
tinct earthquake shock was felt there at
i0;SO p. m, today, 1t was preceded by roar
east, gradually dying out TO the westward