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Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
TELEPHONE LINE EXTENSION
Nebraska Company Strings Many
Miles Of Wire During the Year
just Closing.

THE year Just about to close has heen
marked by a great amount OF Improvement
and extension to our present service" re.
marked President Casper E.. Yost of the
Nebraska Telephone company to a Bee re.
porter yesterday afternoon. up to date we
nave extended our lines over 645 miles.
The cost OF these extensions, including new
wire and new poles, has been about Sl2O..
900.
0 Tuesday Of this week we will open
a new line, which We have been busy
building for some months along the north
bank OF the Platte river. 1t will extend
from Lincoln to Grand Island, Neb.. and Il
VIII iun through the towns OF Seward.
David City, Columbus, Genoa, Central City
and Grand Island, In all OF which towns
long distance telephone ofices will be
opened.
I'VE have recently completed a new line
from Dewitt. Neb.. to Harvard. Neb. This
line. including the branch line from It built
to Hebron, Neb., amounts to LAG miles Of
new lines.
During the latter part of the present
week we open two new lines to Sioux City
from Omaha. This will Increase the serv.
Ice between Omaha and Sioux City from
four to six wires. The two new lines will
be through copper wires and they Will moi
have an office on them between Omaha ant
Sioux City. They will be used for through
business only. Our four wires at present
have been kept pretty busy recently snt
every once In a while Council Bluffs Of
some other town would break In and inter
rupt the connection. That is the reason w
shall allow no intermediate Offices on IN,
new lines from one end to the other. Tit
new lines are strung on this side of tn,
river. We expect to open them to Siou,
City by Saturday"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Personal Paragraphs.

feE8Ohuh
F., G. Grifhths of Chicago is at the MIL
lard. .
Bessie Bonehill Of Chicago is at the
Willard.
Willard guests.
J. Randolph Bickford, an insurance broker
Of Milwaukee, is in the city TOR a Few days
Judge M. l.. Hayward Of Nebraska CRY
ia in Omaha looking after a suit IN united
States court.
United States Marshal Thummel came IN
from his home at Grand Island last nignt,
where he went to spend Thanksgiving VIII
his family. ---. ..... >.
7 n Watrous of Silver City. N. M. is
at one Of the hotels. He Is the owner OF
a turquoise mine not far from the town
in which he resides.
l.. n. Jenkins Of Tuiare. Cal. is In the
city, He owns a large orange grove IN
southern California and says that the pros
poets for the next crop are very nattering.
C. B. Gregory. a merchant Of Billings.
Mont, is in Omaha, visiting the wholesale
grocers and getting prices. Heretofore he
has been going to Minneapolis and st. Paul
to do his buying.
R.. B. Howell. formerly city engineer and
a lieutenant in. the navy during the recent
war, has returned to Omaha He is on a
leave of absence. but expects to be hon
orably discharged from the service soon.
H. H. Hoyt of Winona, Mimi, is stopping
at one of the hotels. He is interested In
the northern p~ineries and Is here looking
after the trade for next season. He says
that the fall OF snow Is heavy in the north
ern woods.
Nebraskans at the hotels: T. l.. Hall,
Ord; N. C. Sears. Wisner; w. L. Bowman,
Stanton; C. F. Roe. Harrington; Edward
Johnson. Fullerton; W.. r. Burton. Hast
ings; H. c. Spaulding, Ord; l.. N. Layport.
Valentine.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Moving City Hall.

City Treasurer Broadwell and City Clerk
Carpenter moved their Offices into the new
Finley building yesterday. On account OF
the extremely cold weather the cement floor
ing in the Jail was not laid until yesterday
and for that reason the police headquarters
will not be moved into the new building
until this afternoon. After tonight It is
expected that all of the city Offices now in
the Redick block will be located In the new
building. Engineer Beal, Inspector Duns-
combe and Sanitary Inspector Montague will
move their effects today. Judge Babc"ck
will hold his first session in the new police
court room Wednesday morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
speciaI Council Meeting.

A special meeting Of the city council was
held last night to dispose Of the business
for which the meeting was called last Fri
day afternoon. The viaduct repair matter
was) introduced by Mayor Ensor and the
members talked 1t over in all its phases for
an hour or 20. Clerk Carpenter was finally
instructed to notify the Union Pacific and
the Stock Yards company to proceed at once
to repair the L street viaduct according to
law. The railroads wanted the council to
designate what portion Of the approaches
was to be repaired. but this the council re-
fused to do.
Another resolution was passed directing
the Burlington road to build a subway under
the tracks on Thirty-sixth street between H
and I streets. After this business had been
disposed Of Mayor Ensor called another spe-
cial meeting for the purpose Of making
some provision for takinglcare Of obligations
which will become due December 1.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Magic City Gossip.

Marie city Gossip.
The charter revision committee Is piiied
for a meeting tonight.
Gospel meetings will be held at the Dap
tist church every evening this week. -.
Upchurch lodge, Degree OF Honor, VIII
hold an important meeting thursday hish''
Christie Brothers are making a NUMBER
Of improvements In their office on N street.
Cashier Moriarty returned yesterday from
Humboldt, Neb., where he spent a rev DAYS
with relatives. ~.
Street Commissioner Ross had a force OF
men at work yesterday afternoon cleaning
the snow off the street crossings.
Mike Smith of Swift's, who has been at the
hospital suffering from blood poisoning, was
reported much better yesterday.
Frank Taylor is now able to take a short
walk each day. He hopes to ne able 10 re-
turn to business in another week.
Mrs. R. A. Carpenter and Miss Jennie
Graham leave for Clarinda, Ia, this morn
ing to attend the funeral OF Miss Daisy
Aiken.
Mrs. Carrie Peck, Twenty fourth and X
streets, will entertain the Woman's auxil-
larry Of the Episcopal church Wednesday
afternoon.
Gracia, daughter of Mrs. James c. Ish,
died Sunday at the family residence, 2311
p street. The funeral will be held today.
1nterment at Prospect Hill cemetery.
Miss Daisy Aiken, sister Of Mrs. Scott
Harrell, died at the home Of relatives at
Clarinda, Ia, yesterday. Miss Aiken was
we'll known here, having visited her sister
frequently. She leaves a large number Of
friends to mourn her death.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
LOCAL BREWTlES.

Prince Paul Of Fourteenth and Douglas
streets had an overcoat stolen from him at
the Park theater last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto H. Schons returned
from Salt Lake City Saturday evening. They
will be at home at 532 South Thirtieth street
after December Is.
There will be a meeting of the republican
county central committee at Royal Arcanum
hall In The Bee building next Saturday aft
ernoon. Bylaws and regulations to govern
the committee will be adopted.
James Tucker, a hackman, drove his
vehicle to the front OF the Hcnshaw hotel
last night and went inside for a few minutes.
When he returned he found that someone
had, In his absence, stolen his laprobes.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Credit Men Meet TOnieht.

W. J. Broatch, who was made chairman
Of the temporary organization Of the Credit
Mems association, has called a second meet
ing Of the body for the purpose Of COM
pleting the work. Reports from the COM
mittees on constitution, organization and
membership will be received. Invitations
have been sent to a number Of houses that
were not represented at the first meeting.
The time is tonight. the hour s o'clock and
the place tho Commercial club rooms.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

forcing out the poison and Kidding the
system Of it forever.
s. 8. 8. never fails to cure the worst
cases OF Cancer, Scrofula, Catarrh,
Eczema, Contagious Blood Poison Rheu-
matism. old sores, ulcers, etc, 1t mat
tiers not what other remedies have been
used in vain. 1t is the only blood
remedy guaranteed
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Steady Work ON the Sewer.

O steady work on the sewer.
In spite Of the bad weather the excavating
for the new sewer along the alley between
Twenty-fourth and Twenty-hfth streets
from A to d streets goes on every day. The
force now employed works Sundays as we'll
as week days and 1t will not be a great
while before the sewer is completed. The
average depth Of this sewer is twenty-four
feet and for that reason it takes a great deal
Of work. Property owners are having con-
n~ections to the lot lines made now. as 1t can
be lone much cheaper while the main
trench is open than after awhile. Provision
Is made for a connection every twenty feet
so that every piece OF abuttlng property can
be accommodated.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
board Of Education.

A special meeting Of the Board OF Edu-
cation will be held tonight for the purpose
OF electing a teacher in the place Of Miss
Elgin Of the High school annex. Miss Elgin
has secured q position In Omaha.
Superintendent Wolfe can now be found
at his once in the High school building
from s to Q a. m and from 4 to 8 D. m.
The superintendent makes 1t a point to visit
the different schools as frequently as pos
aihla
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

of the disease has
returned though ten
have elapsed,
H. L. MIDDLRBRooKs.
Sparta, Ga"
The cures made by
s. 8. S. are perma-
nent. It is the only
o remedy which
can cure obstinate
deep-sested blood
diseases, because il
10 the only one
which acts on the
Aa~.AAt nrtnAsnln -
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
CompIeting Armour's viaduct.

The big span for Armour's new cattle via
duct across the tracks Is nearly completed.
This span is 141 feet In length and is being
put together on the ground now. When this
work is completed it will be taken apart
and hoisted into position and put together
again piece by piece. Pieces Of the span
will be hoisted into position next week.
This new viaduct will be used exclusively
for Armour cattle while the big viaduct built
last year will be used for hogs billed to
the same plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Deadly Cancer
Cured at Last!

were unable to do her any good, and
finally pronounced it Cancer Of most
malignant type. We were greatly
alarmed and gave her every remedy
recommended, but they did not e
to reach the disease, and it continued
to spread and grow. Upon the advice
Of a friend she began to take s. s. s.,
and after a few bottles had been used
and continuing the remedy she was
cured completely and the permsnence
of the cure has been proved, as no sign
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

Mis-, Lena Cox was chosen fourtn vice
president to fill the vacancy caused oy tne
resignation Of Miss Maud Thomas D. n
Lush. secretary. and c. L. peterson,
chorister, exchanged offices with the consent
Of the league. 1t was decided 10 noid tue
last Of the course Of lectures on thursday
evening. December 8. The lecture Is 70 De
delivered by Rev. John McQuoid OF the FIRST
Methodist Episcopal church, omaha' On the
subject of Books
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Purely Vegetable

and contains not a particle of potash,
mercury, arsenic or other minerals.
Valuable books on Cancer and Blood
Diseases will BIZ mailed free to any ad-
dress by Swift Specific Co., Atlanta. Ga.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Residence Of Missionary.

PIERRE, s. D., Nov. 2~s.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The residence Of Rev. T. F. Riggs.
at Oahe mission, twelve miles north Of this
city, with all the contents, was destroyed
by fire last night, with no insurance. The
loss amounts to about 81. 900. 1t was only by
hard work that the other buildings on the
mission were saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Michigan Lumber Plan

BAY CITY, Mich, Nov. 2s.-The plant Of
W. d. Young & Co., manufacturers and
dealers in hardwood lumber. located in West
Bay City. was totally destroyed by fire to-
day. Loss. about sos, 900; insurance, SIS, 900.
The plant will probably be rebuilt.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

Overcome evil with good. overcome your
coughs aud colds with One Minute Cough
Cure. 1t Is so good children cry for 1t
It cures Group, bronchitis. pneumonia, grippe
. nd all thu oat and lung diseases
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
Epworth League Meeting.

At a business meeting Of the Epworth
league held last night II. e. Slade was
elected president TO I'LL the vacancy caused
by the resignation Of Rev. J. A. johnson.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
LINsEED OIL.

WOODMAN LINsEED OIL WORKS.
Manufacturers old process raw linseed
oil, kettle boiled linseed oil. old process
ground linseed cakes. ground and screened
naxsead for druggists. OMAHA. NER-
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
know. 10 the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Oo' only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and Original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFoRNIA FIa SYRUP Co.
'nly, a knowledge of that fact will
t one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
roRN1A FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi.
al profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
iven to millions of families makes
nc name of the Company n guaranty
the excellence of it's remedy. 1t Is
rar 10 advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken.
ing them aud it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
L%"ursvILLE. Ky NEW YORK.. NE
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

Gid. e. and Alice Johnson. osteopaths.
Suite 515, N. Y. Life Bldg.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

DO not drink foreign Champagnes.
YOU will find better at home.
DRINK Cooks Imperial Champagne.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup always cures the
cough which attends measles,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29
IRON WORKS.

DAVIS & COWGILL., IRON WORKS.
Iron and BRASS Founders.
Manufacturers and Jobbers # Machinery.
General repairing a speciality. 1901. 1909
and 1905 Jackson street. Omaha. Neb,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

Flour. Meal, Feed. Bran, l013-15-17 North
18th street, Omaha. NeD. c. e. Black.
Manager. Telephone 592.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-11-29

C.. s. Spencer, a banker Of indianapolis.
Ind, is in the city. He has been out west
to look after some farm loans IN wnicn ms
firm is represented. Speaking OF loans In Inc
west, he said: "They are gilt-edge ana IN
most instances borrowers want 10 pa! on
before the loan becomes DUE
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
The Question Of Bst,le-shtps.

The destruction of the Maine has a,
ouce raised clamor for big appropri.
ations for battle ships. BY listening at
tentively the trained ear discovers tina.
these sounds do not come from all di-
rections, but only from those regions
where makers Of warships and armor-
plate have their luxurious habitat.
Still, this does not settle the matter.
Sometimes self-interest and public in
terest are common. And on the face Of
the facts the extensive building of these
vast sea.going fortresses by the grea,
powers of Europe raises presumption
in their favor.
Much has been written and said on
the other side. Those who read the
editorial summary of the calamitous
history OF battle. ships in The World on
Thursday. will appreciate that the cause
against battle-ships is very strong
strong enough to make it imperative
that We examine the question thoroughly
and with open minds before adding
largely TO the forty or 6fty millions which
we have already invested. New York
World.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
The Greatest Discovery Yet

w. M. Rapine, editor Tiskilwa, Ill
"Chief," says: 1--WE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DR..
Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home, as in it We
have certain and sure cure Tor Coughs,
Colds, Whooping Cough. ETC. 1t is
idle to experiment with other remedies
even if they are urged on you as just as
good as DR.. Kings New Discovery.
They are not as good, because the
remedy has record of cures and be-
sides is guaranteed. 1t never fails to
satisfy. Trial bottles free at Chas. C.
Giesick's, successor to Boeck Bros, Par
lor Drug Store.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

While Edison confined his efforts to
inventing apparatus for holding conver-
sations between people several hundred
miles apart; for turning night into day by
means of electricity; for detying time
and space in transporting persons and
freight; for registering and reproducing
by magical methods, the sounds of the
human voice and the movements of the
human body; he was regarded as won
derful man, but when he starts in to
working out new processes for the treat.
ment of gold and iron ores, he at once
becomes lunatic in the minds of the
people.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
If the opinions of miners, experienced

If the opinions of miners, experienced
practical miners, go for aught, Eldora is
on the eve of boom. Not wind pufed
real estate hubbub, but boom by mines
that are going to be producers. Cripple
Greek was made the leading gold pro.
ducer of the world through the energy
and persistent pluck of the men who are
now pegging away at Eldora, determined
to make it winner To tear down is
easier than to build up, and the efforts
of many to check the growth of the camp
by ill natured remarks are to be expect.
ed, but they will not serve the purpose.
Eldora has the promise and the promise
will not fail.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
Ask for Rebate Stamps.

4 over $4,000 stamp gatnererS enrOlleQ
in the city of Denver who are now reap
ing the benefit of this plan. Boulder now
has the same opportunity and will find
that merchants who give rebate stamps
do not charge you any more for their
goods, but on the contrary you buy cheap
er, inasmuch as this plan increases the
volume of cash trade, thus enabling the
merchant to sell at a closer margin.
Value is the influence that rules the buyer.
Remember that we have nothing for sale
but that we have display OF some of
the premiums at the Parlor Drug store,
four doors west of the postof6ce, in the
city Of Boulder, where you are all cor
dially'invited to come and examine the
goods and judge tor yourself as to their
quality and merit The following is a
partial list of premiums we exhibit:
Musical instruments, cameras, bic, cles.
opera glasses, onyx tables. rockers,
lamps, Rogers silvetware, Bristol clocks,
Remington fire arms, solid gold rings,
diamonds, etc.
We gave tn merchants now using our
rebate stamps National bank references
that all premiums would be given out as
represented, therefore we trust to your
own verdict whether or not you will col
lect rebate stamps. Following is list
of merchants who give rebate stamps:
Art Goods-D. G. Clark, 2o28 14th St.
Bakers-P. c. Johnson, Temple block.
Boots and, Rubbers-Frank Hiskey,
1910 Pearl street.
Boys Clothing-Meyer Bros.,. 1I17
Pearl street.
Bicycles-Boulder Bicycle Company,
1903 Pearl street.
Cutlery and rinware-D. L. Finch &
Co.. 1887 Pearl street.
Clothing Meyer Bros, I1I7 Pearl St.
Drugs-Chas. c. Giesick, four doors
west of postofice.
Dry Goods-The Peoples store, 1243
Pearl street.
Furniture-Haffner & Haffner, 1920
Pearl street.
Hats and Caps-Meyer Bros, 11I7
Pearl street.
Groceries and Provisions Hiskey &
McNaughton.
Photographs-D. G. Clark, 2o78 I4th
street.
Pictures and Picture Frames-HaHner
& Haffner. 1929 Pearl St.
Restaurants and Lunch Rooms-Mrs.
M. A. Glover. 11c8 Pearl St.
Stoves, Ranges and Tinware-D. L.
Finch & Co.. 1887 Pearl street.
Toilet Articles and Perfumery-Ch Chas.
c. Giesick. 1925 Pearl street.
Wall Paper-Edward Monroe, 2o26
I4th street.
Paints. Oils and Edward
Monroe. 7o76 18th street.
Bicycle Repairs and Sundr .es-Boul-
der Bicycle Co.. 1903 Pearl street.
Branch Denver Rebate Stamp Co. at
Parlor Drug Store.
Four doors from P. O.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

Through the persistent efforts of Con
gresham Shafroth and the Camera,
Boulder's free delivery of mail will be
begun by May 1. The announcement of
the examination made elsewhere in these
columns, shows that all the preliminaries
will be arranged IN time to begin.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
T0M0RROW'S SERVICES.
Baptist Church.

Services at the First Baptist church
tomorrow as follows:
Q45 a. m. Bible school.
IIa. m. Worship and preaching. SUBJ
iect: "Tiue Devotion"
900 p. m. The Junior Young Peoples
Society.
6:3o p. m. Senior Young Peoples
Society.
7:3op. m. Evening Service.
The mixed quartette will sing both
morning and evening and tie male quar-.
teste will also sing in the evening.
The public is cordially invited and
any strangers in the city will be warmly
welcomed.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

We are anxious to do little good in
this world and can think of no pleasanter
or better way to do it than by recon-
mending One Minute Cough Cure as
preventive of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol.
low neglected colds. Chas. c. Giesck.
successor to Boeck Bros, Parlor Drug
Store.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

Miss Bertha Saggau entertained a
number of lady and gentlemen friends
at hearts at her home on West Pearl
street last evening Delicious refresh
ments were served and splendid time
was enjoyed by all present.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
First presbyter,an Church,

The First Presbyterian church will hold
services Sunday as follows:
o4s .. N. Sunday School.
IIDo a. m. Morning Service.
$50 p. m. Junior Endeavor.
6as p. N. Christian Endeavor
7:3o p. m. Evening service.
Rev. William Robson Notman will
preach moraing and evening. Morning
sppie, -Pasposive Giving Evening.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
On Deck Again.

Everyone knows Albert Nelson, the
genial boniface. His old friends and
patrons will be glad to know that he is
once more in business, having an elegant
place at I543 Curtis street. Denver, in
the Tabor opera house block. His
liquors and cigars are up to The old Mel
son standard. Albert wants to meet his
Boulder friends when they 60 to Denver.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
Buckien's Arn,ce eaIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevel
sores. tetter. chapped hands. chilblains
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles. OF no pay required. l,
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 7s cents PEI
box. For sale 1t the Parlof Drug store
Chas. c. Giesick, SUCCESSOR to Boeck
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
A New Store.

H. D. Mott & Co. will arrive here from
the east on March lst with an elegant
line of millinery. direct from importers
and manufacturers. They have leased
the store room in Masonic Temple, first
door west of National Stzte bank. and
will be ready for business about March
5th. 75.4t
Daily camera., 1898-02-26
Didn'. Demand a Fee.

Spain did not 60 quite so far as to at
tempt to Tighten her financial embaxrass
ments by demanding an admission fee
from representatives of the United State:
government desiring to inspect the
Maine.-Wash,ngton Star. fs
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

Don't monkey around the band wagon
if you have no horn 10 blow, but JUS,
walk in to the "T" store and give them a
trial order for services and see if they
cantdo>you good. 1927 Pearl ST.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

Children and adults tortured by burns.
scalds injuries, eczema or skin diseases
may secure instant relief by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel salye. 1t is the
great Pile remedy. Chas. c. Giesick,
successor to Boeck Bros. Parlor Drug
Store.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

No state in the union will be found
lacking when it comes to the point where
force is needed to back the demands of
the government for reparation for the
Maine disaster. America is unit when
its honor is assailed.
Daily camera., 1898-02-26

Whooping cough is the most distress,
ing malady; but its duration can be cu'
short by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure, which is also the best known re
medy for Group and all lung and bron-
chial troubles. Chas. c. Giesick, success
sor to Boeck Bros, Parlor Drug Store.