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EASTERN RACE EVENTS.
At Morris PARK.

New York. Oct. 5-There was a great
at Morris park to-day i'm spite
OF the threatening weather. In the second
race Tim Ryan was a heavily backed IA
vorite. but was left at the post. Swamp
Angel. at ID to I. went to the front at the
fall OF the flag n was never headed. In
the handicap for 2-year-olds The Fill
Crane. the favorite won. hard held, with
Exception and Lepida second and third
respectively. In a hard drive. Results:
Selling, mile and a half, hurdle-Gov-
ernor Budd won. Widower second. Man
chester third; time. 2:51. Selling. six fur
longs-Swamp Angel won. Headlight III.
second. Hanton third: time. 1:15h. Six and
a half ~furlongs. handicap. for 2-year-olds
The Ffligrane won, Exception second,
Lepida third: time. liza. Mile-Swiftmas
won. Ben Ronald second. Clonsiila third:
time: 1:42lA. Five Enthusiastically won,
Golden Days second. Avoca third: time,
1:0o1s. Mile and a sixteenth-Bangle won,
George Keene second. Buella third: time,
1:47I..
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It Needs Revision.

Manila. Oct. A-The United States
cruiser Boston and the gunbOat Petrol.
accompanied by the collier Nero. have
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At Hawthorne.

Chicago, Oct. 5.-Hawthorne results:
Weather cool. track slow. Five furlonss-
Genius won, links second. Andes third:
time. l:0Sk. Six furlongs-Bishop Reed
won. G~reyhurst second. Amanda third
time. lisa. Mile and an eighth-Don
Quixote won. Daisy F. second. George
Lee third; time. 1:5s. Mile and a half
Forte won. Plantain second. winslow
third time. 2:41. Mile, hurdle. handicap
Arezzo won, Schneider second. Uncle Jim
third; time. l:5s Six furlongs-Diggs won.
Abe Furst second. Silver Set third; time.
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Cincinnati. Oct. 5.-AIthough the track
was in very bad shape at Latonia to-day.
hve out of the six winners were favor
ties. Results: Six furlongs. selling-Gar-
net Ripple won. School Girl second. r. r.
Sack third: time. 1:1s%. Six f~urlongs, sell
ing-Sir Blaze won. Pat Garrett second,
Bob Reed third: time. 1:20A. Mile and
an eighth. selling-The Doctor won. Ideal
Beau second. Jamboree third: time. 2:OlL.
Six %furlongs. selling-Melter won. How
itzer second. John Boone third: time. 1:20.
Five and a half furlongs-Miss Patron
won. Protect second, Rose Ash third:
time. 1:13is. Six ~furiongs. seling-Tole
won. The Navy second. Conan
Doyle third; time, leo.
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was spoiled, but as a rule II was good.
He believed that there was more food
left over every day than the army of
the Cumberland had for its entire
Chattanooga campaign.
mo army was ever SO well supplied
with food. and II the men did not know
how to cook IL, certainly Secretary AL
ger nor President Mckinley. nor any
one In Washington can be held respon-
sible," said the general with some en-
phasis.
General Boynton spoke In especial
commentator of the Y. NJ. c. AS tents
which. he said. were the best things
In the service. On the other hand, he
condemned the outside drinking houses.
where. he said. much slop was sold that
vas worse han whisky. He remarked
that in this connection Governor Atkin-
son n the Georgia authorities had
co-operated with the military authori-
ties in a most exemplary manner TO
suppress these institutions He also
said there was no lack of transporta-
ton. especially in coming In. All ar
rived In Pullman cars or in day
coaches. 1t was not as Ii was In the
civil war. when the box car was good
enough. Most Of the complaints were.
he aid from typhoid fever patients
who were. OF course. kept on low ra-
lions as q medical p~recaution. There
was>never any shortage of ~rations. the
newspaper statements to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
In the course OF his testimony. Gen.
eral Boynton vas asked about photo
graphs he was reported to have taken.
showing the condition Of garbage bar
rels in the camp. He said he had some
garbage receptacles left by the First
Illinois cavalry the day after they
broke camp. which were full of vermin.
and that he had mad the picture OF
one % them. II was an unpleasant
sight, but while this was true, the regi-
The courier., 1898-11-19
First Publication Nov. 10. 4


Abraham B. Walker, Samuel A. Walk
er. Martha Walker, widow of Henry T.
Walker. deceased. Mollie Walker, widow
OF William Walker. deceased. Fannie
Walker. Bessie Walker. Henry Walker,
Ruby Walker, Margaret Walker,
teirs OF William Walker, de-
ceased, Charles Whitaker and Fannie
Trick. children Of Elizabeth Fri:k. for
merly Anna Elizabeth Walker, now de-
ceased, ana Mrs. - Walker, whose
first name is to the plaintiff unknown,
the wife OF John 3. " alker, will take
notice that on this 18th day Of Novem-
Der, 1893. William A. Green, tn, Ilain-
TIT herein, filed his petition in the dis
trict court OF Lancaster county, Ne
braska, against the said defendants, the
object and prayer OF which are to fore
close certain mortgage executed by
Mary j. Walker, now deceased, to the
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany Of Hartford, Conn.,, and by the
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co, of
Hartford, Conn, assign ei to the plain
tiff. upon the North half Of the South
east quarter OF section number twenty
three (23) town nine (9l North, Range
number six (6) East. in Lancaster Coun-
ty. Nebraska. to secure the payment Of
a certain promissary roe, dated the
9th day Of July. 1886. for the sum Of
$4,000. due and payable iu five years
from date thereof; that there is now due
upon said note and mortgage the sum Of
s5l5.O for which sum, with interest
from this date. plaintiff prays for a de-
cree, that defendants be required to pay
the same or that said premises may be
sold to satisfy the amount found due.
You are required to answer said peti-
tion on or before the 10th day Of Decem-
Der, 1898.
WILLIAM A. GREEN, Plaintiff.
Dated November, 18th, 1898.
The courier., 1898-11-19
CITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIA-
TION.

The City Improvement Association
held its regular fcrtnightly session in
the rooms Of the Union Copmercial
club on Thursday morning. Three mem
bers OF the Council, Mr. Mockett, Mr..
Webster and Mr.. Guthrie were present
and very good naturedly answered the
questions OF the women who are trying
to understand why the alleys are so
filthy, the sidewalks are so bad and the
weeds not cut. The members Of the
association were greatly encouraged by
the visit Of these members OF the coun-
Gil and the appreciation which they ex-
pressed Of their efforts. In this one
point of official sympathy encourage
ment and in 60 far as possible aid by the
council and officials, the City Improve
ment society OF Lime oln has had an
unique experier ce so far as can be learn
ed from correspondence with other soci-
ties and at nearly every session commit
tees which have consulted with the city
officials express appreciation OF this
treatment.
After discussion Of the practico OF
emptyiDg broken glass on the street. 60
destructive OF the pavement. bicycle
tires and Injurious to horses feet, the
creation of sidewalk districts etc, the
meeting adjourned for two weeks while
expressing thanks to the councilmen for
their presence.
The courier., 1898-11-19

The following bit Of repartee, printed
now for the first time, is reported OF DIR.
Stratton, now Of Portland. Oregon, and
the well known lecturer. Mrs Edholm.
While they were going of boat at
Oakland, California, a heavy rain began.
and the doctor calamity offered share
Of his umbrella tn Mrs. Edholm. saying
will you come under my umbrella,
Mrs. Edholm?' Thank you," she re-
Piled, then you will be my rai,-beau.
will you not?" Yes said he. "and you
will be my rain-dear. / suppose" to
which she answered. But won't be a
Lap-lander."
The courier., 1898-11-19

Mr.. Puffer-I don't understand your
sudden aversion to tobacco, my dear.
Before We were married you used to say
you adored the smell OF a cigar.
Mrs. Puffer-That was campaign
strategy, Puffer.
The courier., 1898-11-19
THE TIME Is BRIEF.

THE TIME Is BRIEF.
o Love the time is brief, give me thy pout-
ing lips to kiss,
Too soon our passions cool. too soon 'tis but
rememberd bliss.
o Love the time Is brief. at loves fair feast
thou art my guest
O fly to my embrace and ease my passion
tortured breast.
Glove the time is brief, on wings Of wind
the years take flight,
o let us love awhile, before the falling of
the night.
O Love the time Is brief, pale Death is
knocking at the door
He stands and moeking cries. "Your dream
Of love viii soon be o'er."
o Love the time is brief, the flush Of youth
soon tades and dies
O give me nowI pray, the MONDAY splendor
or thine eyes.
William Reed Dunroy.
The courier., 1898-11-19

The time has come to lay
in your WINTERS COAL
and wood. See Gregory,
corner Eleventh and o, be-
tore buying.
The courier., 1898-11-19

tno topeka laolee ana the board OF the
Matinee Musicale.
Frs. A. Luchow and Mrs. E. L. Du.
quette, (borne Evans), formerly OF Lin.
coin, but now OF Council Bluffs, are Wis.
iting at the home of Mrs. w. IA. Coffin
and Miss Louise McWhinnie, l4O4 L
street.
On Tuesday evening at the home Of
E. H. Munson. occurred pretty we'd.
ding. Miss Henrietta Line and Mr.. Fred
Fales being the contracting parties.
Rev. G. j. Chapman perfoi med the cere.
moDy 10 the presence OF relatives aud a
few friends.
TIE Lincoln friends Of Mrs. Cross. for
merly Miss Kate Wilder physical direc-
tor Of the University send coincidence TO
her in the great sorrow and trouble
caused by the suicide Of her husband,
President Croes Of the Emporia Kansas
bank.
Electric wiring. gas and electric FIX
lures and lamps a specially. Korsmeyer
Plumbing and Heating Co., 2l5 South
Eleventh street.
Misses Matte and Ida johnson enter
tanned chapter X Of P. E. o. on Monday
evening. Mrs. McKinuon. the president,
read an exceedingly entertaining paper
on Greek architecture. Light refresh
ments were served after the program.
The convention Of Phi Delta Theta
will meet in Columbus, Ohio. next week.
Mr.. Jack Sumner is the delegate from
the Lincoln chapter. He left yesterday
and was accompanied by Mr.. Will Ray
mond and Mr.. Earl McCreery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Kimball are to
be at home next Monday evening. Nov
embsr 2lst. to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Eames. The entertainment will be a
lecture recital.
The B. B. whist club met on Tuesday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Herr ,g.
The prizes were won by Mrs. Speier and
Mr.. Vessel. A delicious luncheon was
served.
Major j. j. Pershing, Of the Tenth
United States cavalry, who has been
visiting bis sister Mrs. D. M. Butler for
a few weeks left on Tuesday FOR Wash
ingtop. d. G.
Mrs. Nelson Levi Pollard of Syracuse.
N. Y, is visiting her parents. Mrs. Pol.
lard was formerly Miss Anna Dunn of
this city.
William Reed Dunroy leaves on Mon
day with the Wesleyan quartette to
fill several engagements throughout
Kansas.
Miss Nellie Gallagher Of Omaha is a
guest Of Mesdames Newman and Thomas
at their residence. 1724 L street.
Miss Anne Rivett. hairdreeeipg and
sbsmpooipg, moved from Burr Blk 10
tine Emporium. l43 South Twelfth.
Mrs John B. Wright and Mrs. Charles
o. Robinson left Friday for Sioux City
to spend few days with their sister,
Mre. Rody.
The Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity
gave an informal chsfing dish party. at
the home Of Miss Emma Outcalt on
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Legore entertained the Iowa
Whist club very delightfully."- on Monday
The courier., 1898-11-19
The Affairs
of Europe

are faithfully portrayed in the original and
exclusive cable dispatches which THE CHI
CAGO RECORD prints daily from the leading
capitals of the old world This magnificent
special service is in process of being greatly
extended so as to include every important
city in Europe; and it is supplemented by
the full regular cable service of The Asso-
ciated Press.
The Chicago Record, alone of all American
newspapers outside New York city,
now prints original and exclusive
cable dispatches daily from
the leading capitals of Europe
The courier., 1898-11-19

Mrs. Richardson Of Franklin, New
Hampshire. is visiting her sister. Mrs.
C. H. Morrill,.
The Kappa Sigma fraternity give
dancing party in their rooms Oh next
Tuesday evening.
The Freedman class Of the State uni
versity gave hop last evening.
{ Mrs. Harry Hermance left on Thurs
day for Norfolk, Va. to spend the winter.
Mrs. Frank Ballentine, Of Seattle,
Washington, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Leonard.
Mics Rinehart, Of Lafayette, Indiana.
is the guest Of Mrs. George Woods.
Mrs. Loveland. OF Michigan. is enjoy
ing visit with Mre. w. G. Wilson.
Miss Helen Nance has gone to Cslifor-
mia to spend the winter.
Miss Leta Lowe is the guest OF Miss
Winifred Hill.
Mr.. Harry Frank was in the city on
Wednesday.
Died in this city OF cancer. at the
residence of her father DR.. J. o. Carter.
122O L street, Mrs. G. F. Damrow Of
Ontario, California. As Phoebe Carter,
Mre. Damrow was popular young lady
in the days when Charlie Caldwell and
Charlie Carter were beaux in the Pleas
ant Hour club Of this city. She was
charming and sweet tempered girl and
made warm friends whose friendship
has servived the tests OF distance and
time. She leaves deeolate mother and
father. b husband and SOD, two sisters
and two brothers The funeral vas held
yesterday at the Carter homestead.
The courier., 1898-11-19
HEART DISEASE

And nervous ailments are as eurable a.
other diseases. treat nothing exc.
i. -. LeOI1h ardt, Md.
OFFICE 1927 O ST., LINCOLN, NEBR.
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longer than many of the little NAM
mas who would possess them.
She picked up little bisque baby,
about a foot long, and stood looking
at it uncertainty.
"What do you want Of another
doll?' said Mr.. Brown, Grossly.
<'There's dozen kickin' round the
house now"
"3ut Bessie hain't got any," said
Mrs. Brown, reproachfully.
81 don't know what difference that
Makes" retorted Mr.. Brown. Zone
plays with 'em as much as another"
''Well, what do you think of that
ship for Harry?" questioned Mrs..
Brown, growing hopeful at her hus-
bands show of interest. "Ain't it the
cutest thing you've SEEM"
"He'd break it fore he had it a
week. s'pose, Marthy, you're sot
on gitten' lot O tomfooleries like
this; but it's too much money
throwed plum away. I don't be-
lievein pamperin' younguns so; they're
jest as we'll 'thout 'em.''
"Well, there's the kitchen, there
amt nothin' to break bout that" per-
sisted Mrs. Brown, eagerly. "Annie's
such womanly little thing; she'd
learn to be real little housekeeper."
'eI don't see what good that 'ud do;
she's got dishes 'nough now. Why
don't you get 'em some candy r some
thin an let it 60 at that? This throw
in away hard cash is a>little too much
these hard times, Marthy." g>:,
Mrs. Brown turned away indignant
ly, her hard, toilworn little fingers
firmly closed over the bright coins
in the tip of her wooden mitten. =.
George" she said, and her voice
was no longer soft, ri s'pose you know
how I earned this money? a settin'
up an knittin' long after you was
abed an asleep. l reckon I'll spend it
as zee fit. You can spend your money
as you're a mind to, but them young
uns'll have their Christmas presents
as long as I'm able to earn 'em.''
31 hope you'll feel satisfied when
the last red cent of it'sspent," grum-
bled Mr.. Brown, angrily .,.tY GU needn't
come a-askin' me for none when
your'n's gone" he called after her
fiercely, as she made her way back
to the tin kitchen and the toy ship.
A tear fell on the little white sail,
as she took it once more in her trem-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16
Discovered.

"Papa," said little Petite, <'does
Kriss Kringle bring little boys toys
ahead of Christmas?"
<No, my son." replied the father.
''Why do you ask?'
II was wonderin' what them new
toys was found away back in the loft
behind the trunks" - Philadelphia
North American.
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Mise PteCautiot1.

"There," said the prudent house
wife, as she looked over the Christmas
decorations, IT think that will do very
nicely. Only we must not forget to
take the mistletoe from the chandelier
and move it to different parts of the
room during the day."
''What is that for?" asked her hus-
band.
II don't wish to wear the carpet out
all in one spot" -Washington Star.
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Hard to Understand.

"Of course" he said, reAectively, II
am not making any complaint about it.
All / desire to say is that I can't I'M
derstand it" "You can't understand
what?" inquired his wife. '*Why you
can put gilded spheres and gaudy fab
RIGS all over Christmas tree six feet
high and four feet thick for IS cents,
when it costs at least $18 to trim a
bonnet four inches in diameter
Washington Star.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16

givin' r receivin'. He was fetched up
that way; he amt to blame. It's all
the way they're learnt when their
younguns.
"3ut our boy Harry" She did
not finish her sentence, but her eyes
shone with renewed determination
as she counted out the money for the
pretty toy, and handed it to the wait
ing clerk.-Maude Morrison Huey, in
Detroit Free Press.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16
Christmas Carols.

It takes Santa Claus long time to
fill the girls stockings in Chicago, but
he makes up for lost time when he gets
to Boston.
Don't try to make yourself happy at
Christmas by doing the things you will
swear off at New Years.
If you should see anyone coming
down the chimney don't think it is
Santa Claus, but go at once and sound
the burglar-alarm.
IF you are going to be married at
Christmas, light the Yule-log with the
other girls letters.
Don't call yourself unlucky just be-
cause you fail to pull the gold watch
out of the Christmas grab-bag.-Judge.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16

as do about it. It's just extravaganza
and waste in his eyes. Mebby if his
folks had been different; but George
never had no Christmas. He never
knew what Santa Claus was, poor boy,
and don't know as I can blame him
much. Never knew the pleasure of
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16

bling hands, and thought of the new
wooden mufler she had put away for
George himself, when Christmas morn
ing should come.
Fl don't s'pose there's any use in
tryin'," she said. Gle never will SEQ
no. sense in it. I can't make him feel
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16
The Best Christmas Present.

The best of all gifts at the present
time is yourself. Make yourself in
some way more pleasant and helpful
to others. You may have been neg
lectful of them; be mindful hence
forth. You may be quick in temper
and have spoken hastily; put on re-
stra,nt and speak kindly now. Re-
strain all evil habits and make yourself
Joy and a help to others. They will
bless you.-United Presbyterian.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16

We stood beneath the mistletoe,
Her hand I clasped in mine,
Her red lips pouted temptingly,
Her breath was sweet as wine;
0, rapture! then, o bitterness!
knew not what to do,
For was barely five feet high
And she was six feet two!
Town Topics.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16
Her Little SufotlSe.

-. Mr.. Snobbs-I suppose this bill is
for my Christmas present. But where
on earth is the present? !. Y ,
Mrs. Snobbs- II thought I would sur
prise you with the bill first.-Up to
Date. " ~ .r. sgr,,s;, = -. z
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Tact Required.

ltreally requires marvellous amount
of tact to appear thankful at Christ
mas for something You didn't want
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16
Too Suggestive.

Don't spell it Xmas. It is too sug-
gestive Of the good x dollar bills that
were broken and wasted .-Atchison
Globe. s
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No7GEoR6ESfAvrl
s : ~: ( <
Esk1hhIMlGX y " y
76S7W3IH/OW, George, amt
|H%cEHkSNAV these little toy
EXSSNV:Y7L1| tin kitchens just
N(y}A1<SSSNA cute? Do you see
o(6NIA&NWS) how nice they're
>SSzW@yKI: fixed up?' ques-
>4NM:::' toned Mrs.
w. Brown, anxious
W. ly, repeatedly tug
ging at the brown, threadbare sleeve
at her side. "There's stove and ket-
les and pans and dishes and table
and that little washtub and board is
the cunnin' est of anything I've seen
in all my life. Our Annie'd 60 into
fits over that.
"Say, George! do you see?" this
time giving the sleeve vigorous twist.
Mr.. Browns eyes were fixed absent
ly on the huge tags adjoining the op-
posite wall, and he evinced no interest
in the tin kitchen.
The lamps in the great storeroom
were lighted, and the tables were
heared with a brilliant mass of Christ
mas toys.
Mrs. Brown went anxiously from
one table to another, her eyes bright
with excitement. At length she held
up tiny ship and viewed it smiling
ly. "lt s just what Harry has wanted
all the time," she said softly to her.
self. Say, George!' she called.
George, look a-there. Wouldn't
Harry be ticl<led t get that?"
II do Know grunted the man at
the table, shifting his position I'M
easily.
''You see how it works, don't you?
Them little sails can be put up or
down; h'isted, 1 think they call it.
Say! he could sail it splendid on our
duck pond, couldn't he, George"
II s'pose SC" grumbled Mr.. Brown,
in voice that distinctly said he wished
Mrs. Brown would ':shut up and
leave him alone.
Finally she laid the ship down and
went over to the book counter. Mr..
Brown followed her slowly, and stood
looking on sullenly, while she turned
over page after page of childish lit
erature. 'You know, I must get
book for Benny she said, by way Of
explanations; che don't seem to do
nothin' but read now since he's been
sick. He's rather have a nice new
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-12-16
Where Extension Was craved.

ssYou wish your stocking was bigger,
don't yon, dear?'' asked mamma Of
Davie. i5a3s.5s, ii .s
n ON: my stummichk 2 Judge.